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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Must Serve Sentence.

Judge Thomas W. Coleman has over ruled the petition of Robert L.. Reid for a new hearing, and it now seems that the young man will have to serve a sen tence of three years as imposed yesterday, for bigamy. He married Miss Alice Rob erson of this city last summer against the wishes of the father of his bride who later discovered that Reid had been pre- viously married in New Orleans, where his wife now resides, 1t Is said, and the records of this marriage were used against him. He had many friends here who stood by him in his trial.
 Much Countraband Whisky.
 Probably the largest store of whisky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
PY0minent Woman Killed
 In Rnnahay Near Athens

did not heed, but passed her at full run, and this frightened her horse, which began to plunge and finally got started and ran over a large stump, throwing Mrs. Gilbert and the little girl out Of the buggy.
 Mrs. Gilbert struck on her head and never spoke afterward. A hundred peo- ple saw the accident and her only son, who, with his wife, had driven on ahead, was the first to reach her side, and ten derly bore her to a nearby house, but she was dead before she reached there. The little girl was not dangerously in jured but badly bruised and shaken up. The blame for the terrible accident is laid at the door of the reckless ne- groes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
L. Maddox Passes Away.

Union Springs, october 26.-(Special)- l.. Maddox died at his home here yes- terday of tuberculosis, after a lingering illness of several years duration. He leaves a wife and -four children also a brother. MT. Maddox was a merchant here for a number of years, but was compelled to give up business about two years ago on account of i'll health. The funeral took place this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the family residence, being conducted by the pastor of the Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
421 ATTENDANTS
 AT M0NTEVA
GIRLS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL HAS BANNER ENROLMENT THIS YEAR-56 COUNTIES ARE REP RESENTED.

Montevallo, October 26-(Special.)-A few facts in regard to the Alabama Girls Industrial school may be of interest to most Alabamians. The enrolment this year is the largest in it's history, be- ing 421
 The number of the different religious denominations is as follows: Methodists, 19O; Baptists, 165; Presbyterians, 2S; Epis- copa Hans, 1S Christians, g; Catholics, 6; Jews, 8; universalists, 2.
 As to classes, the numbers range: Se- niors 19, sub-seniors 10, juniors 75, soph- omores 112, freshmen 150, unclassified 50. specials 5.
 The counties represented are as fol- lows: Autauga g, Baldwin l. Barbour 4, Bibb Il, Blount 8, Butler 8. Bullock 4 Calhoun 10 Choctaw 8. Chambers 10, Chiffon 10, Clarke 8, Clay 6, Colbert l., Conecuh 6, Coffee g. Covington 2. Coosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Judqe Almon To Speak.

Russellville, October 26.-(Special. )-The campaign committee of the anti-amend- ment advocates of which Franklin has no few to report, has announced the fact that Judge Ed B. Almon, former judge of the Eleventh judicial district, will speak at the county courthouse in this city next Saturday Judge Almon is a personal favorite of the people of Frank lin and no doubt will leave telling ef- fleets with the people of Franklin coun- ty in defense of Aabama's constitution. and the preservation of her adopted set of laws as they now stand in the con stitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
BOWIE SPEAKS.
Anti-Amender Addresses Crowd At Co
 Iumbiana.

Columbiana, October 26.--(Special) )-S. J. Bowie of Birmingham, former con- gressman of this district. spoke against the proposed amendment to the constitu- ton at the courthouse here today. A large number of voters were present, also a number of ladies, and the speaker was loudly applauded at frequent intervals.
 Much interest is being manifested in the coming election in Shelby county, and the campaign is getting warm, and the indications now are that Shelby will vote 4 to 1 against the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Death of John Irwin.

News was received here today of the death of John Irwin, brother of pr. R. k. D. Irwin of this city. The deceased passed away at his home at Corsicana Tex, very suddenly, according to the re- port received here, his death being a great shock to his friends here. MT Irwin, it is said, was a prominent oil mill man. being regarded as one of the wealthiest citizens of that section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Seed in Greene County.

Eutaw October 26-(SpeciaI)-W. D. Seed. a candidate for governor and an amendist, spoke this morning in Clinton beat to an audience in which there were 12 voters, the majority of whom expressed themselves against the amendment. Later in the day he spoke here and by actual count there were 29 voters present The voting strength of Eutaw is about 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Rlackmon May Run.

The name of Fred l.. Blaekmon, state senator, like Banquo's ghost, will not down in connection with that race for the congressional seat of W. B. Craig from this district. Even Selma papers have granted the strength of MT. Blackmon and he is also latteringly mentioned by the Cleburne county New Era, while a Montgomery writer believes that he would make an excellent race for the inb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
The Dependable Store

in Anniston just now is that held as con- traband in the strong box of the city warden. There are about 100 bottles of joy juice" there, which will be intro- dueed as evidence in blind tiger appeal cases, which are on docket in the city court for this week. basket containing 20 pints was the largest single capture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
No Trace of Holland.

Jack Holland, the deaf, dumb and par tially blind son of a well-known Blue mountain citizen, Is still a wanderer from home, no trace having been received of him since he was located at Munford about two weeks ago. A reward has been offered for any information leading to his recovery. He cannot read nor write and is able to communicate only by the erud- est signs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27

Balance of our furnishing goods stock and furnishing goods fixtures for sale in bulk. Any one interested call at 1903 Second Ave, In the meantime we are offering unheard of bar gains in these goods. Davis & Richter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27

Il, Crenshaw 2, Dale 8, Dallas g, Elmore 8, Escambia D. Etowah ?, Fayette 3. Ge- neva 3, Greene 6, Hale 3, Henry 4, Hous- ton 8. Jackson B. Jefferson 56, Lawrence 8, Lee z. Macon B. Madison 1, Marshall ?, Mobile Il, Morgan 3, Montgomery 10 Monroe 12 Perry 8, Pickens 1, Pike g., Randolph 5, Russell 3, Shelby 47, St. Clair 4, Sumpter S. Talladega 6, Tallapoosa g., Tuscaloosa 3, Washington 4 Walker S. Wilcox IS, Winston 5, Georgia and Flor ida each contributes l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
EXAMINER BROOKE
 RENDERS REPORT
Examination of Books In State
 Health Department
HE PASTEUR INSTITUTE
Sheriff Hood Takes Steps To Make Montgomery County Fair Thor oughly ectable"-Independ-
 ent Boat Line Building Wharf.

Montgomery, October 26.-(Special. )- Assistant Examiner of Public Accounts H. Y. Brooks today reported to Governor Conner the results of his examination of the books in the state health department. His report is of a complimentary nature, in the first place, and in the second place is exhaustive, showing excellent manage ment all the way round.
 Dr. W. H. Sanders, public health of 1cer, is liberally applauded for his unsel- fishness In building up the department. Especial praise, moreover, is directed to the Pasteur institute, which department of health Is in charge of pr. IF. NJ. Mason, chemist and bacteriologist. Since the in- stitute was established, something like one year ago. more than 200 patients have been treated and cured of rabies. About 50 patients are now undergoing treat ment.
 The report shows that between the pe- riod of January 12, 1907, and October |, 1909, the expenditures of the department were $S2,556S0. There is at the present time balance in the treasury of $3979.55.
 During this period, further, there were AT positive examinations and 636 negative examinations and total of 1857 examina- tions in all.
 Paeteur Institute.
 In regard to the state Pasteur institute the report says:
 '.The board established one year ago a Pasteur institution for the prevention of hydrophobia Since the establishment of this institution more than 200 patients, bitten by rabid animals, have been treat ed with entire success so far. About 90 patients are now under treatment, each patient receiving treatment every day sometimes twice day, for 2l days before the treatment is completed.
 Not only is this treatment great pro- lection to the people of Alabama in the saving of lives, but it saves the unfor- tunate victims large amount of money. Before the Pasteur institution was estab- 1ished all persons in the state bitten by rabid animals were compelled to seek treatment elsewhere at a cost of from $25O to $500. A very simple calculation will show how much money has been saved our people by getting this treatment within the state without cost.
 "The state board of health established a laboratory in the capitol for the pur- pose of rendering such scientific aid as it could to the physicians of the state in di- agnosing obscure and grave diseases. Work is going on in the laboratory daily in the way of examining specimens sent by physicians from all parts of the state with the view of aiding them in the study of disease, such as typhoid fever, tuber- culosis, malarial fever, hookworm dis ease, diphtheria, cerebro-spinal men ingitiS, etc.
 "In addition to this work the brains of animals supposed to have been rabid are being frequently examined in order to ascertain scientifically whether or not the animal was rabid. This work is grow ing all the while and requires the expert help of several bacteriologists."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Establjsh savjnos Bank.

Negroes of this city have leased a build ing on South Noble street, where they will at an early date open a savings bank for their people, The lease is for five years, and it is said that the mot sub stantial negroes of the city are backing the venture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
convicts Must Wear Stripes.

Anniston's convicts will hereafter wear stripes, large number of uniforms hav- ing been received in the city yesterday. This action is taken in the interest of better sanitation on the recommendation of the city health officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
WANTED!

Matchmaker and engraver, permanent position. Refer ences. Apply in person or by letter. U. Schwabacher, Besse- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Seaboard Inaugurates Night Service to
 Atlanta

Leave Birmingham loo a. m Sleeper open T. Iii. Arrives Atlanta 7;So q. m. Effective November '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Children's Hats S1.48

Pretty felts, daintily trimmed for the little folks, only S1.4S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
S1O.OO Hats SABA

Hats like these are sold all over the city for $10.0O. Come. see these and save a part of ten dollar bill, and pay S4.04.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Kings, 1923 Second Avenue
SPECIALS FOR WEDNESDAY ONLY
In Millinery. Fancy Feathers and Fumes $2O.OO Hats $9.97

Handsome pattern hats in Moires Hatters Plush and Beavers, etc. beautifully trimmed in flowers fancy feathers and plumes for only S9.97.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
A Very Indian Appeal.

The following appeal from India re-
ceived by the lord mayor is printed in
the City Press:
MAY it please your lordship that
am very Indian, and I belong to the
Brahman caste. Owing to my power
ty and unhealthiness l cannot earn
money by any profession. Including
me, there are eight members in my
large, poor and pitiable family-my
paternal grandmother, my maternal
grandmother, my mother, my aunt,
myself, my wife, my first daughter,
my second daughter. Moreover |
must perform marriage for my two
daughters.
$50 if | have at least $4,000 as a
capital for my large, poor and pitiable
family 1 can invest this amount in the
safest bank and l can maintain my
large, poor and pitiable family by the
interest on this capital. SO | must
humbly request your lordship to re-
gard me as your lordship's own son
and send me at. least $4,000 at your
lordship's earliest convenience. | am
in earnest. | am In earnest. | am in
earnest. "-LondOn Standard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
McINDOE FALLS.

James Manchester was home from
Wilmington, Tuesday, to attend town
meeting.
The Academy closed Friday for a ten
DAYS vacation. Prof Moore went to
his home at Newport, N H., Monday;
Miss Fuller to her home at Salem, Mass,
Saturday.
]. H. Stewart is in Boston this week
attending the automobile show.
Mrs. Arthur Peck and little daughter
of Hanover were guests at A. l..
Guthre's, Sunday.
w. H. Gichrist, P. S. R., attended the
X. of P. district meeting at Barre, Tues
day.
Pomona Grange meets at West Barnet
Friday, March 10, subject for discussion
at this meeting Are the New England
Conference on rural progress and the
Farmers Institutes of great Importance
to the farmer?"
At the last meeting of the McIndoe
Grange, March 2, the third and fourth
degrees were worked on four candidates.
After the work the lecturer presented a
program WUWH COuSlSlGu VI d QlSCuSolOl
on "The Ideal Home and its Influence on
Character Building" music and read
ings. The subject for the next meeting
is Lessons from the lives of noted men
and women"
The girls basket ball team of Peacham
played against the girls team here Sat
urdav evening resulting in a victory for
the Peacham team, after which the Lvn-
donville team played against the Acad-
envy team here which resulted in vic
tory for the McIndoe boys. The game
was followed by baked bean supper
and promenade.
Miss Anna Aiken has been visiting
Mrs. Arthur Peck at Hanover, N. II.
M. E. Turner has been i'll the past week
with slight attack of appendicitis.
Mrs. O. N. Bedell and Mrs. Priscilla
Bedell spent part of last week with Mrs.
Belle Kimball at Woodsville.
Girville Field of Woodsville visited his
grandmother, Mrs. William kimball'
over Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10

Among the anecdotes related by the
Marquis Massa in his Souvenirs ct
Impressions" is one about the first
president Of the French republic. 1t
runs: "a short time after young Theirs
had been elected as a legislator a num-
Der of our set arranged to give per-
Torrance of Roman chez Ia portiere'
at the house Of mutual friend. On
the evening of the performance our
prompter deserted us, and without
moments hesitation the new &edged
deputy volunteered to take the place,
and despite the protests of some of
the party, who feared that his dignity
might be everlastingly injured, he
jumped into the box, where he re-
manned ready to help us in time Of
need until the curtain descended on
what proved to be highly satisfac-
tory performance"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
A QUERY ABOUT SOUTH DAKOTA.

A reader of these notes, young ten
aut farmer living near Hettick, ILL.,,
writes asking about farm lands In the
vicinity of Pierre, S. D., especially as
to their adaptability to growing corn
and if this can be counted on as a
sure crop. Our correspondent also in
quires if there is alkali water in the
sections mentioned. With a view to
securing more accurate and reliable
Information than was at hand regard
ing the locality in question, inquiry
was made of Professor G. Willis of the
state experiment station at Bookings,
s. D., who writes that land In the vi
cinity of Pierre, north, south and east,
may be had at from $16 to $40 per
acre; that this section is the dr1est
portion of the state the average rain
fall for the past eighteen years being
1865 inches per annum. In spite Of the
low rainfall, which is about half Of
that in states lying east of the Mis-
souri, river, Mr.. Willis states that at
the college substation fifty miles east
of Pierre he has been able to secure
yield of sixty-fve bushels per acre
from the variety of corn known as the
Minnesota No Is, and at the main sta
ton at Brookings the same variety
yielded 74.5 bushels. This is an eX-
celent showing and would be consid-
cred so for most any portion of the
corn belt, but whether equally large
returns could be counted on during a
period of years we are not in a posi-
ton to state. 1t is well to remember
that during the past seven or eight
years the rainfall in the longitude Of
Pierre, which is usually classed as in
or bordering Oh the semiarid section
of the west, has been considerably lar
ger than for a number of years pre-
ceding A question that arises is
whether this cycle of dry years is like
ly to return. Should they do so it
would make the raising of corn as a
primary business in the territory
named somewhat precariOuS Nobody
can answer this question with author
ity. Only time can tell. If our friend
rather inclines to the Pierre country,
1t would seem wise for him to visit
the section he plans to locate in and
give it thorough inspection from as
many viewpoints as possible. If the
system of dry farming" has to be fol
owed-briefy that in which the land
has to be summer fallowed every other
season to conserve enough moisture to
produce a crop-the prosecuting of ag-
ricultural operations in such locality
by one who had been used to Illinois
conditions would be fraught with a
good deal Of hardship and discourage
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Why Our Railroads Are Narrow Gauge.

Why Our Railroads Are Marrow Gauge.
Why are all railroads built on the
standard gauge of four feet eight and
one-haIf inches? The makers Of the
first locomotives thought only of put
ting their machines upon the tram
ways already in existence, and from
that followed a very interesting and
curious result. These tram lines natu-
rally had exactly the width prescribed
by the strength of one horse. By mere
inertia the horse cart gauge estab-
lished itself in the world, and every
where the train is dwarfed to a scale
that limits alike its comfort, power
and speed. Because there Is so much
capital engaged and because of the
dead power of custom it is doubtful if
there will ever be any change in this
gauge. Still, it might be worse. If the
biggest horses had been Shetland po-
MES our railway carriages now would
only be wide enough to hold two per-
sons side by side and would have a
maximum speed of twenty miles an
hour. There is hardly a reason aside
from this Anticipated horse why the
railway coach should not be nine or
ten feet wide-that is, the width of
the smallest room In which people can
live in comfort and furnished with all
the equipment Of comfortable cham
bers.-Atlantic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
HARVEY.

P. T. McGill has bought of Edward
Moore young driving horse and COM
menced work last week in 0. M. Jenni-
sons saw mill at Peacham.
Henry Hale after spending few days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. E.
Hale, has returned to his work at Cabot.
Fred M. Currier was at St. Johnsbury
a few days ago to see his sister Mrs.
Alice Craig, who has been quite ill for a
long time.
Carl Gilbert from Horace Ewells at
North Peacham was in this vicinity Sun
day.
A. H. Bartlett is loading pulp wood
from O. E. Hale's woods on the cars.
Walter Hatch and George Crane are
earring block wood from the Warner,
Goodnough farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Badger from Ran
dolph have been visiting her sister, Mrs.
A. G. Aston, for few days.
Miss Addie Williams recently spent a
few days in St. Johnsbury.
Donald Currier has returned home
after weeks stay with his uncle, P H.
Mcdonald.
Foster Greenbanks has returned to
Peacham Academy for the spring term OF
school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10

Lowell, Mass, where he was to preach
Sunday. While here he was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Grant. He has some
idea OF locating in the east in the inter-
ests OF his own and his family's health
and his many friends here hope that he
will do so.
Mrs. 7. H. Cole entertained the Re-
formed Presbyterian Juniors Wednesday
afternoon in honor of Misses Mildred
and Florence HIATT. The affair was a
complete surprise to the young ladies
and much enjoyed by them and their
young friends. Ice cream and cake were
served. The Endeavorers presented Miss
Mildred with gold Junior c. E. pin and
Miss Florence with silver one.
Miss Minnie Hooker entertained
number OF her friends at her home Friday
evening in a very pleasant manner.
Miss Mabel Goslant of Lanesboro was
the guest of honor.
Rev. W. A. Pollock occupied his pulpit
Sunday morning and evening, the first
time since returning from Boston, as he
has been suffering from a severe attack
ofinfuenza.
Mrs. Emma Taisey has returned to
Waterbury, where she has position as
cook in the hotel.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
A. HIATT rendered them farewell recep-
ton February 26 at their home. Several
valuable gifts of silver, china, and other
things were made them by neighbors and
friends, who thereby expressed their
esteem and regret at their departure.
Mr.. HIATT went Monday to North Dan
vile to take up his duties as butter
maker in the creamery there.
Sunday afternoon, Feb. %, a young
deer, chased by dogs, made sudden
appearance in the village 1t dashed
through a window into the house OF
Mrs. James Mcclure and out again by
the same window. 1t seemed exhausted
and was badly cut by the window glass
and later was found dead in the Gates
wood. -. -
Arthur Larivee, who was hurt a
month ago by sitting down on a lead
pencil is now so far recovered that he is
able to be up and dressed for a few
hours every day. For a time it was
thought the leg would have to be ampu-
tated in order to save the boys life but
only slight operation was performed
with great success for he is now doing
very well.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
BARNET.

DR.. Charles 0. Day is away for ten
DAYS visit with friends in Boston and
Catskill, N. Y. Mr.. Adams of the Y. M.
c. A. of ST. Johnsbury, will occupy the
pulpit here and at East Barnet next Sun
day.
Mrs. Lucius Gilfllan is visiting friends
in Worcester.
The Ladies Missionary society met at
the home of Miss Anna Perry Wednesday
afternoon. Papers were read on the ko-
ran and other items of interest from the
Moslem world were given. The ladies
sewed for Kurn Hattin Home.
The dinner given by the w. c. T. U, on
Town meeting day was largely patron
lied and good sum added to the treas
ury of that society.
The Ladies Society will hold a supper
in Schoolhouse hall Thursday evening
from 6 to o'clock At 8 o'clock an
entertainment will be given by Laugh
Inns orchestra and Frank 0. French OF
St. Johnsbury. 1t is hoped that a large
number of people will avail themselves of
the opportunity to pass an enjoyable
evening.
Mrs. Sarah French of st. Johnsbury is
visiting Mrs. w. S. Brock.
Mrs. Charlotte Dow has been in
Peacham since Monday taking part in
their musical entertainment.
w. H. Burbank and w. S. Brock were
in Montpelier last week
School closed Friday for one month.