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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Union Club Booming.

At meeting of the newly organized Union club last night about S5 e tho most prominent politicians in the county were elected honorary members. It was decided to hold meeting every Wednes- day night, at which time an address will be made. Fred l.. Blackmon, in the i'm terest of whose candidacy for congress from the Fourth district the club was organized will address the meeting next week. The membership has already gone past the 100 mark, and if the present i'm terest is kept up 1t Is estimated that several hundred poll taxes will be paid which would have otherwise been allowed to lapse. To stimulate an interest in all things political, and to induce the members and their friends to register and pay poll tax is the primary object of the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
CONTRACTOR FILES
 SUIT FOR DAMAGES
FISCHER SEEKS RECOVERY OF $15,ooo-FERRYBoA CAUGHT IN SWIFT cURRENT-BoILERs ARE INSTALLED.

Gadsden, December 9.-(Special)- Otto E. Fischer. the Birmingham con tractor who built the new power house of the Alabama City, Gadsden and At talla railway and who has been in litigation with the company for the past two years, sprung a sensation here today by filing suit against the com pany and against E. T. Schuler. head of the corporation. for damages in the sum of $15,000. The action is based on the alleged malicious prosecution of the plaintiff by the defendant and on openly charging him with perjury and causing the grand jury to return an indictment against him which has just been nolle pressed by the state
 The ferryboat of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which is being op- erated for the transfer of the traf- .fic over the Coosa here while the com pany is rebuilding it's bridge was caught in the current today at noon and drawn under the waters of the river. All morning there had been heavy traffic of teams and foot pas sengers, but it just so happened that at the time of the accident there was but a single passenger beside the fer ryman on the boat. The recent rains have swollen the river rapidly and the swift current resulting was the cause of the accident During last night a wild raft of logs coming down stream struck the boat and broke it's cables, causing delay in getting the craft in operation this morning, and things were scarcely running well again when tie last misfortune overlook the boat The boat went under near the east shore and the two men on 1t succeeded in es- caplng with nothing more than a cold bath. Work on the bridge is progress ing well and in another two weeks traf- fic may be accommodated on the new structure.
 Twenty boilers that will develop 10,- 000-horse power are being installed at the plant of the Southern Iron and Steel company Most of the power thus generated will be used at the new wire, rod and nall mill of the company. The steel for the building is now being placed and the work preliminary to op- erations pushed with all possible haste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
ELKS' MINISTRIES
 MAKE GREAT HIT EnsIey Men Cover Themselves
 With Glory SEAT SALE IS VERY HEAVY Farewell Dinner Will Be Given to Rev. B. B. GIasgow-Persona
 and General News of
 Steel City.

Ensley, December Especial )-The strel at the opera house tonight was decided success, and received an enthusi- astic reception from the entire audience. The scenery was exceptionally good and the costumes were the best and most ap- propriate ever used here. The entire per- formance was characterized by the snioothness of the professional play
 In the first part the work of C. II. Mandy as interlocutor was easy and graceful, while Mellon, Desmond, Wood, Owens, Bross and Ramsey won new laurels as end men. The solos by Palmer, Hutchings, Loy and Stroud were decided ly pleasing and received liberal applause. The chorus contained a number of good voices.
 The end song by Ramsey, i've Just Got Time to Say Goodby,' was big hit, and Bross made good with Come After Breakfast Bring Long Your Lunch and Leave Fore Supper Time" In the olio the Elks' quartet sang several very catchy selections. The work of Bob Des- mond, listed as a comedy entertainer, was one of the features of the show. His act was entirely original and had none Of the characteristics of the stereotyped black-faced entertainers. Mellon and Owen in talking and singing act of much merit concluded the second part.
 The concluding act of the entertain ment was the roaring farce, 'The Barber Ball.
 Additional performances will be given on Friday and Saturday evenings at the opera house. The splendid entertainment furnished tonight and the heavy advance sale of tickets indicates record-breaking crowds at the other performances. The proceeds are to be used for the Elks' Christmas charity fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
ONE PER CENT PLAN IS BEING PUSHED Anniston Is Going After New
 Industries D. A. R. BAY AT FESTIVAL Major Allen Delivers Lecture-kirk- patrick Had Given Up Hope.
 Union Club Is Get
 ting Busy.
D. A. R. BAY AT FESTIVAL

Anniston, December 9.-(Special)-A re- vival of the l per cent plan adopted at the enthusiastic meeting of Anniston cit izens several months ago seems to be the principal thing for Anniston's imme- diate future that is proposed.
 As will be remembered, this meeting was called at the suggestion of l.. H. Kaplan, one of the large property holders of the city, and was attended by nearly every prominent real estate owner in the city. The plan as set forth was to the effect that levy of 1 per cent on all the taxable property of the city was to be made and devoted to advertising Anniston and to the securing of new in- dustries for the city. About s2 sigma lures were attached to the agreement the first day, and at the meeting a committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
The Dyspepsia
 Of Old Age
Strong Digestion and an Adequate Nutrition Invariably Mean a Long
 and Healthy Life.

There is a process known as meta bolism going on constantly in the body, and by which the tissues are built up, and after having served their purpose in the physical economy, are torn down and cast off.
 So long as the due relation between waste and supply is maintained, nutri- tion, and the various functions of the body are continued But after middle life and in old age there comes time when waste exceeds supply, and when the various elements which constitute the different fluids. tissues and organs no longer hold their due proportion, and the principal of life itself becomes enfeebled the body no longer having power to assimilate new material as it once did.
 As old age creeps on, all the func- tions grandually fail especially those of digestion, absorption and assimfla- tion, and the system being deprived of It's full quota of nutriment, slowly wears out. If the nutritive and diges- tive processes of old people could be maintained unimpaired. life could be prolonged almost indefinitely.
 There are many old persons in whose stomachs the gastric function is almost entirely suspended. When. this trouble occurs, the problem is, how to digest the food and get along without the natural stomach juices There is but one way to overcome the effects of this condition, and that is to supply arti- ficially to the stomach a powerful di- gestive substance to take the place of the juices which it fails to secrete naturally.
 For this purpose there is nothing superior to STUARTS DYSPEPSIA TABLETS known to medical science, as they supply the deficiency and are such q reliable and thoroughly efficient sub stitute for the natural gastric juices that if two or three are taken after each meal the food will be digested In so complete a manner that the natural digestive fluids will never be missed.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets should be used by all old and middle aged per aons. in order to prevent or cure the 0vspepsia of old age. Through their use complete digestion of the food is assured, with a consequent increased nutrition of the body, and a staying off of the sensibility and decrepitude of old age
 This remedy is, however. not only rood for the indigestion incidental to Advanced life, but Is also applicable to the dyspepsia and stomach troubles of any age, from youth up.
 Secure a package of this famous dys- pepsia remedy from your druggist for b0c and if you find that as you get older your digestion and assimilation becomes weaker, this remedy will as- sist the stomach in the performance of it's functions, so that the general sys- tem will not suffer from the delin- ouency of the digestive organs.
 A sample package will be sent you if you will forward your name and ad- dress to the F. A. Stuart Company, 150 etuarl Building. Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Suit Case Returned.

Decatur. December 9.-(Special. J. Miss Ella Groenendyke of New Decatur has just received from California q suit case which she lost on a Louis yille and Nashville passenger train be- tween Decatur and New Decatur some months ago. Miss Groenendyke e says she noticed the suit case in the car by her feet when the train stopped at Decatur, but when she went to leave the train at New Decatur the suit ca se was not to be found. The case was taken off the train at Decatur by mis- take by a travelling man and he did not discover the mistake until he reached California and opened the case and found in it some letters addressed to Miss Ella Groenendyke. New Decatur, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
About kirkpatrick's Case.

It now transpires that the friends of the negro. Tom Kirkpatrick, who was to have been hanged here tomorrow for the kill ing of another negro at Iron City some months ago, but who has been reprieved by the governor, went to work in his behalf without the negro's consent, and while he intimated that 1t was all right with him he expressed considerable sur prise when informed that he had new lease on life. It seems that Tom had long ago given up all hope of passing through December 10 alive, got religion. as we'll as Forgiveness for his sins. and calmly awaited the day of execution. His case will now be reviewed by the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Catholic kniohts Elect Officers.

Florence. December 9.-(Special 1.-The Catholic Knights of America of the three cities of Florence, Sheffield and Tus- cumbia elected the following officers for the coming year: Louis Gusmus, presi- dent; J.s F. Marichal. vice president: J. P. Zehnder, recording secretary; William Gusmus, financial secretary: l.. Cola grass. treasurer The meeting was held this year In Florence. but for 1910 will be held in Sheffield, according to the plan of rotation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
For Benefit of D. A. R's.

At the firemen's festival, to be held here next week, it has been decided to set aside one day as a benefit for the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. and they will on that day be the whole works Arrange ments have been made whereby they will handle all the money that is taken in. and at the close of the day get a reasonable per cent of 1t. It is hoped that by the time the fair opens the weather will have moderated somewhat. and in that case a liberal patronage is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
New Minister Arrives.

Decatur, December 9--(Special)- )-- The Rev. E. B. Norton, who for the past year has been stationed at Hais selle as pastor of the First Methodist church in that town. but who was sent to the passionate of the Central Metho- dist church in New Decatur by the conference which has just come to a close at Roanoke, is now in the city and will take charge as. pastor within few days. The Rev. J. A. Brock. who for. the past year has been pastor of the Central Metho odist church in New Decatur, was transferred to Sheffield and will soon leave for his new charge. There were no other changes made in the Methodist preachers of the Deca- turs by the conference which has just closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Pythian Knights To Entertain.

Florence, December 9.--(Special )-Monte Bello lodge, No. 10, Knights of Pythias, will entertain on a large scale on Mon- day evening, December 13 their guests being the Knights of Sheffield. Tuscum- ba and Rogersvile and all knights in good standing In this section. The event will be one of the most important in the history of the Florence lodge, and will be the ''housewarming' for the parlors re- gently fitted up, and which will be kept open at all times for the benefit of it's members. Grand Chancellor Herman Beck of Birmingham will be present and take part in the secret work which will be exemplifled In the new and amplified form. The uniform rank will give drill and assist in the initiatory services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Trial of Gubatas Postponed.

Paris, December 9.-The trial of Count Gubata and his wife who were arrested for fraud after they had obtained jew elry under the names of Count and Count ess Gubata, opened today but was post poned for a week. Gubata admitted the accusations against him and said he had deliberately prepared documents to help him pose as an Austrian archduke. The woman insisted upon her innocence, say ing that she had always believed that her husband was of royal blood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Railroad Stockholders Meet.

Mobile. December 9.--The New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago stockholders began their annual meeting today and transact ed routine business Adjournment was taken until tomorrow morning. The ques- tion of increasing the bonded indebted ness of the company so that the same shall amount in the aggregate to $s5,- 000,Oe0. is expected to be acted on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
AIIeae Breach of Contract.

Tuscumbia, December 9.--(Special )-Suit has been filed in the Colbert county cir cult court by Harris, Portner & Co against w. A. Pullen, farmer at Brick for $205S .O3 on breach of contract Pull len contracted in June to deliver to the plaintiff 100 bales of cotton at 10 cents per pound, and has only delivered one bale. The suit will be heard at the next term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
BREAKS A COLD IN A DAY
And Cures Any Cough That Is Durable
 Noted Physician's Formula

This prescription is one of the very best known to sclence. Any good drug gist his the ingredients or will get them from his wholesale house. anyone can mix them.
 Mix half pint of good whislkey with two ounces of glycerine and add one half ounce Concentrated pine compound. The bottle is to be well shaken each time and used in doses of a teaspoonful to Il tablespoonful every four hours . The Concentrated pine Is a special pine product and comes only in half-ounce bottles, each enclosed in an air-tight trated."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Former Officer Arrested.

Dallas, Tex, December 9.-Ulysses c. Copeland. formerly deputy United States marshal at Helena. Ark. wanted by the federal authorities on a charge of making false reports to the government. was arrested at Greenvile Tex, and lodged in jail here today. 1t is alleged that the faslfications were made five years ago Copeland will he returned to Arkan- sas being unable to furnish bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Fifteen Tons of Candy.

Florence, December 9.-tSpecial. )-The largest shipment of candy ever received in Florence arrived yesterday consigned to J. A. Sloan x Co. The candy came di- rect from the factory and weighed l5 tons. It will be distributed by the whole sale house to the retail dealers of Flor ence and the surrounding country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Farewell Dinner to eIasaow.

The pastors of the Ensley churches will tender farewell dinner to the Rev. B. B. Glasgow. pastor of the Methodist church, who has been promoted to the position Of presiding elder of the Albertsville district, and will remove to his new home next week. Dr. Glasgow has done a splendid work during his pastorate in Ensley, and his departure Is regretted by the citizens of the town, as well as the ministers The dinner will be served at the home of the Rev. O. F. Bentley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
was appointed for receiving and disburs-

ing the funds.
 Much prominence was given the idea at the time, and 1t seems to have ere ated interest all over the country to judge by the number Of inquiries that were received. Since then very listie has been done, those who signed the agreement being little reluctant to fur nish the money for such purpose when some of the largest property holders in the city refused to sign it. The ques- ton Is being agitated again, and it Is believed that an arrangement will be made whereby the committee can begin sending out literature and Inducements to prospective manufacturers and Annis- ton started on a growth she is justly entitled to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Major Aliens Lecture.

Maj. J. H. Allen, by request will de liver lecture tonight at the close of the business meeting of Mountain Home lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows in which he will recite his experiences and travels on the famous Confederate crui- ser. The Alabama, including its last bat tie and only defeat by the Kearsarge. off Cherbourg. France. on July 20, 1864. Major Allen was assistant steward on the Ala bama and is now the only survivor of that famous crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Mason. To Give Minstrel.

Decatur. December 9-(Special.) -- TAe New Decatur Masons will give a minstel show by local talent at the Masonic theatre, New Decatur, tomor- row night, for the benefit of their lodge. Recently the Masons bought this theatre and located their lodge room on the second floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Sentenced To Be Hanaed.

Wilmington, Del: December 9.-Under the Delaware law, which makes the crime q capital offcnse. George Colombo. a Greek, was today sentenced to he hanged on Friday, September 2S next year. for felonious assault upon an ll-year-old girl. The date was set forward to allow the defendant an appeal to the United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10

east of the city, where the track was lost. Two suspicious negroes were locked up this afternoon but the girl was unable to identify either as her wou1d-be assailant. The affair caused intense excitement throughout the citS and hundreds joined in the search for the criminal. and there is no doubt lynching would have followed his cap ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Arrests Made in Raid.

As a result of raid by the police toe night, R. Leo and Will Sapano. two white men, were arrested on q charge of violat, ing the prohibition laws They will be given hearing in police court Friday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
cosens Made captain.

Philadelphia, December 9.-Ernest B. Cosens, center of the University of Penn sylvania football team, was today elected captain of next years squad. He is a Junior in the college department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
ceorue Reed Sells plaver

Mobile, December 9-Manager Reid to- day announced that he had sold Outfielder McIver. who played with San Antonio last season, to Rock Island of the Illinois, Indiana and Iowa league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS IN BESSEMER Interesting Paper on the Use of
 Digitalis PHYLLIS" Is PRESEN TED Operetta Given at School Auditorium Last Night Greatly Enjoyed.
 Personal and General
 Bessemer News.

Bessemer December 9.-(Special.) 1.-The Medical society met tonight and heard three very instructive papers by local physicians. The meeting was greatly en- joyed by all who attended and the society is growing rapidly. The feature of the meeting tonight was a paper read by Dr. J. M. Tubb on the uses of digitalis. In this essay Dr. Tnbb advances some theories that are out of the ordinary. He cites the use of dgitalis some time ago when it was given only in small doses The majority of doctors yet give 1t in small doses. Dr. Tubb says that he has given it for some years in large doses and has never failed to obtain good re- suits. Although 1t is q deadly poison it is given when the heart is weak and fast It auets the nerves and makes the heart stronger. A striking confirmation of Dr. Tubbs theories took place in Bessemer several days ago. A negro had his leg cut off and the doctor in charge pre- scribed digitalis in four-drop doses, while another drug was prescribed in table spoonful The negro who was nursing the injured man mixed the bottles and gave the digitalis in tabespoonfuls in- stead of the other. The flow of blood was stopped and the negro greatly strength
 
 when he discovered the mistake was only exceeded by his surprise at the results obtained It Is his opinion that if the original prescription had been followed the man would have died.
 There were two other papers read on strychnine and nitroglycerin by pr. Wal Ter and Dr. Hogan. The next meeting, on December 23, will be the occasion of the annual banquet by the Medical so- ciety, which Is looked forward to with interest. The arrangements will be com- pleted soon and announcements made. The banquet will probably take place at the Grand hotel. The affair will be de- lightful one. It will be made the occasion of the Christmas celebration of the so- ciety.
 At tonight's meeting of the Bessemer Medical society officers for the year were elected as follows: President. Dr. T. I. Cornwell; vice president, Dr. L. A. Spen- cer; secretary, WI. William Waldrop.