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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
News of Carhon HILL.

Carbon Hill, September 4-(Special.)- Miss Eunice Matson of Taladega has re- turned to Carbon Hill to take up her work as one of the assistants in the pub lie school.
 The public school will open Monday under the management of Prof. A. S.. Scott who was reelected for his third term. A tuition fee ranging from $1.25 to s2 will be charged. However. it Is expected to have a good school. The teaching force is especially strong this year Miss Pearl Thomas, very suc- cessful teacher from Montevallo, arrived today to fill her position as a member of the faculty. Miss Lillie Anderson of Prospect will reach Carbon Hill tomor- row to take up her work Monday. Miss Anderson was elected for the third term. Mrs Scott will also assist In the school.
 Miss la Duncan, who has been out on vacation for the past two months, Is now back at her post of duty with the Yarbrough Coal company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
FROM WOMAN'S VIEWPOINT
BY MABEL FORD-LEAkE.

begins to pail upon you. Think of spend ing a whole life with that continual photograph laugh, that never never runs down. It would drive me to sui- eide or hopelessly insane. Besides, you know a giggling woman does not meas ure up to the requirements of our ideal. She is lacking in womanly tenderness so my good mother says. and she should know whereof she speaks, for she knows women. She further asserts 1t is well enough to amuse one's self with these dashing, feather brain beauties, but when we think seriously of getting In double harness and doing the lockstep to Hymens altar to tie up for good or bad until death, and not until the first affin- ity bobs up in our pathway, then 1t is real wisdom to select the dainty lassie with a serious mind with the modesty of violet, the old-fashioned girl, for old-fashioned girls, like old-fashioned roses, are the sweetest
 You see how Polly failed on both her stunts-being correctly gowned and con- tinually lively. She came down ker- plunk, mighty hard it was. Nothing daunted she attacked the third stunt just as earnestly, which was playing the i role of the highly intellectual young woman. Every where she went she car- ried copy of Balzac, which she evident ly intended reading, but as no one ever
 
 she simply acquired the desired knowl- edge by mere absorption.
 This play causes the guests to givO her a wide berth, for fear she might spring some question that was perfectly foreign to them. There was one most in tellectual young man who possessed stacks and stacks of knowledge; on him Polly flashed her optics. She pursued him religiously, steadily; the more she pursued the more he eluded, and never did she succeed in getting in telephoning distance of him.
 ITO the hotel clerk she expressed the desire to meet the intellectual giant, sug- gesting their tastes were so congenial in the literary line. Then the clerk i'm parted her desire to the young scholar. He bit his lips, came down with his clnched fists. Never! There Is nothing doing, for do detest so much show of culture in a woman. I do not care how the wheels in her head run, so long as the outside is neatly dressed, and the rat l isn't visible. I am not yearning for in- | tellectual confab. It is not Minerva with me, but Mary, practical Mary. that can | transform a house into a home, home | where the heart is, the place you love- 1 When the season was over Folly l packed up her bag and baggage and ned i to her home without the most modest ] engagement ring adorning her pretty, shapely finger.
 'yTo her mothers inquiry, What for success?' She replied, Alas. and alack. :, I am a downright failure; after all my l angling never even had a nibble, with all that bait of fashionable clothes. gayety and intellectually, not even one nibble. l Men are retrogrades anyhow
 "But, girls, the truth was, this Polly had gorgeously, brilliantly overdone the thing. Yea verify, so be wise and re- 1 member the verb overdo and Its principal 1 parts, overdid, overdone."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
CLEARS THE C0MPL Ex ION
 OVERNIGHT
Pimpies, Rash, EruptiOns, Etc, Quick
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Pimpies, Rash, Eruptions, Etc, Quick
 Iy Eradicated by New Skin Rem
 edy.
 Ever since its discovery poslam, tho new skin remedy, has, in it's extra ordinary accomplishments, exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the eminent specialist who gave it to the world. It has cured thousands of cases of eczema and eradlcated facial and other disfigurements of years standing. The terrible itching attend ing eczema is stopped with the frs application, giving proof of its cura- tive properties at the very outset.
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 Samples for experimental purposes may be had free of charge by writing direct to the Emergency Laboratories, 52 West Twenty fifth street, New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
LETTER CARRIERS
 OBTAIN RELIEF

Washington, September 4-Late today the interstate commerce commission au- thorized the railroads doing business out of St. Paul and Minneapolis to accept tickets held by persons attending the an nual meeting of the National Association of Letter Carriers at St. Paul on the cer- tificate of the secretary of the associa- ton that 1000 or more persons attended the convention.
 This direction relieved most embar- rassing situation. Yesterday an appeal was made to the commission by Ira B. Mills, chairman f>the railroad and ware house commission, at St. Paul, for the re- lief of a large number of persons in at tendance upon the letter carriers meet ing whose return tickets to their homes were not good because not a sufficient number had obtained the validation of their transportation.
 A rate of one fare and half was made by the railroads from all parts of tho United States to St. Paul on account of the letter carriers meeting.
 In the tariff filed with the interstate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
cIermont Makes Trial Trip.

New York; September 4.-Robert Full tons Clermont, or rather as close re- production of her as could be built, after the lapse of 100 years, came in for honors today. On trial trip on the Kill Won Kull, behind Staten Island, she broke her own record by averaging nearly six miles an hour as against four miles on her first trip up the Hudson in 1SO9 This Clermont has been specially built for the Hudson Fulton celebration, and with a Dutch built reproduction of Henry Hud- son's Half Moon, will take a conspicuous part in the naval exercises to be opened here at the end of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05

commerce commission there was a pro- vision that before the return tickets were honored 1000 or more tickets should be validated at St. Paul or Minneapolis. For some inexplicable reason only $50 tickets were presented for validation. This was not enough to meet the requirements of the tariff, and the railroads, under tha law, would accept none of the tickets, al- though it was known that 1500 people had taken advantage of the reduced rates.
 Hundreds of persons were left stranded in St. Paul facing the contingency of either paying full fare on their return trips home or making other arrange ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Uruguay Will Buy War Vessels.

Washington, September 4.-Ten yes sels, made up of cruiser, torpedoboat destroyers and first-class torpedo boats, are to be bought for the Urit quay navy with the SIS 3,000,000 appro priated by the government for the i'm provement of the naval establishment Frederick W. Goeding, the American consul at Montevideo, in a dispatch to vessels are to be purchased: Ona cruiser, one torpedoboat of from 10Od to 1900 tons, three destroyers of from 300 to $50 tons and six first-class ton pedoboats of from 1900 to 1250 tons In addition, there are also to be se cured mines and repairing machines,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Life of the Dramatist.

New York, September 4.-Clyde Fitch. easily the most prolific of the younger American dramatists, was born at Elmira N. Y, in 1865 of English ancestors, who settled in Connecticut early in the seven teenth century and left descendants who have been prominent in the religious and political life of the country ever since. After an early education, under private instruction at home, he was fitted for college at Holderness, N. H., and was graduated from Amherst in 1886.
 Both in school and in college he early evinced an interest in literature and was an untiring amateur actor. Confronted in facing the world with the necessity Of choosing a profession, he thought at first of further studies in the art schools, but decided that literature was more truly his calling and began at once to write for the magazines and publishers. In 1889 came his first novel, "The Wave of Life" followed in the interval of subse- quent activities by Some Correspondence end Six Conversations" and the Smart Set"
 Contemporaneously with his first novel, "Betty's Finish" a playlet, had brief run at the Boston theatre. but nothing from his pen found any prominence on the boards until the production of Beau Brummel," in 1890, by the late Richard Mansfield. That play jumped into instant popular favor and won classic place in American repertoire.
 Thereafter the plays came two, and sometimes three to the year, with unfae- ging irregularity. Touched sometimes with delicate pathos, they rarely sound- ed deeper notes, but for the most part were content to skim the surface of the comedy of manners with tact, observa- tion no lack of wit and a resourceful craftsmanship Among the best known among them are: Nathan Hale,' The Cowboy and the Lady, Barbara Frit- chie," "Sappho" drom the French, The Climbers" "The Girl and the Judge" ''The Last of the Danites," "The Girl With the Green Eyes" Her Own Way, Her Great Match" and latterly. "fhe Girl Who Has Everything, Girls The Blue Mouse" (from the German, and ''The Happy Marriage"
 Still other plays of his are in rehearsal for the coming season, and the count In alls including those written in collabor- ation will run to the astounding total Of more than 50.
 Clyde Fitch made writing pay. His in- come from his dramas has been estimated at all the way from s75,000 to $150,00o st year. And, for all his rapid production. he was a most careful worker. T think my plays for two years,' he said, though may write them in five weeks and be- fore I give them over to be typewriter they have been gone oveE at least four times. An idea for a play comes to me usually from some reflection of some pe- ouliarity of character I have observed - MT. Fitch was great believer in the American drama. There is a great field in America for plays dealing with the history of the country" he said once. Such plays in English are made social 1 documents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Disabled Ship Picked Up.

Victoria, B. O., September 4.-The United States supply ship Rainbow of the Asiatic squadron, floating helpless ly, with her machinery disabled, in the China sea, off Pedro Blanco, nearly 200 miles from Hongkong, was picked up August 12 by the Blue Funnel line steamer Antilochus, according to ad- vices brought by her sister liner, the Cyclops, which arrived here today. The Rainbow was signaling for assistance. It was reported that the mishap was due to a boiler accident. The question of salvage will be left to the United States government and Loyds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
FOLK TELLS VOTERS
 JUST WHAT TO DO

Bristol. Tenn, September 4.-"If the honest voters in the badly governed cities would assert themselves they could have a local government of which they could justly be proud" said Ex-Gov. Joseph w.. Folk of Missouri in a chautauqua address before an audience of 300O persons here tonight.
 "In the worst governed cities the good citizens are deplorably passive, continued the speaker. ''In such cases the vicious are always 4ctive and in this way run things as they please
 That a wholesome and sensitive public conscience is the best means of preserving good government was the substance of Governor Folks interesting lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Launch Is Cut in Two.

New York, September 4.-Thirty persons, many of them women, were thrown into Sheepshead bay tonight by the ramming of the 50-foot launch Magnolia by the launch Nettie. The Magnolia was cut completely in two but fortunately the accident occurred 50 near the shore that there was no loss of life. The Magnolia's passen gers were returning to Sheepshead Bay from Plum island, from which the Magnolie piled regularly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Vice Consul Transferred.

Washington, September 4.-Stuart K. Lupton of Tennessee, who was vice consul at Messina at the time of the destruction of that town by an earth quake last winter, has been transfer red from the consulate at Catania, It. ally, to consul at karachi, India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Sydmore First" -"Mee Next"

Air Dome meetings were a success. They are to be con tinued at the Congregational Chapel, 18th St., near 9th Ave. Come tonight. Read the other notices in this paper. Hunt for them, till you find where they are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Moors Keep up Bombardment.

Alhucemas, September 4.-The Moors kept up a fierce .bombardment against Alhucemas this morning and succeeded in sinking steam launch which was landing supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05


 den received her first bale of cotton this season today. The staple was brought in by John w. Miller of Smokeneck and was sold to Sturkie Duke for 251s cents per pound. The bale was a small one, weighing 355 pounds.
 Judge Penh of the probate court this morning issued a call for an election to be held on September 27 to allow the people in outlying territory north and west of the city to vote on the propos- ton to have the districts incorporated with this city. As there were strong pe- titions from most of the territory affected for such an election to be held, it is presumed that the proposition will carry. In case an affirmative vote is registered the plants of the Southern Iron and Steel company and contiguous territory will be- come a part of the city.
 The first conviction under the new Full Ter law was had in the mayors court this morning when Sam Skelton, a ne- gro was held for running blind tiger. He was given a fine of s100 and six months on the chain gang. The Fuller law may be drastic but this is the same old sentence that has been meted out in Gadsden for year or more. The negro had a white accomplice who gave testi- mony against the negro and thereby un- der the Fuller law gained his liberty.
 Gadsden is suffering from an epidemic of malarial fever. It is said that there are between 200 and 300 cases in the city at this time. The malady is mostly con- fined to a light form and otherwise the community is unusually free from sick ness for this time of the year.
 Everything is in readiness for the open ing of the public schools on next Mon- day. Superintendent Stripling said today that there would be some 300 new pupils enrolled on the opening day. A meeting of the teachers was held today and the work for the year thoroughly outlined. The meeting was addressed by both Pro- lessor Striplin and Judge Disque, presi- dent of the school board.
 Judge Alto " Lee of the criminal di- vision of the city court who has been spending the summer fin Montgomery and points in Georgia, will return here early next week. On September 20 Judge Lee will convene court and organize the grand jury for the coming term. There are three murder cases per.ding to be heard at this term of tho co Irt.
 c. W. Park. the snowman who has been making Gads6en his headquarters for several seasons, and who had a company rehearsing here for a number of weeks, left this morning for Roanoke, where a week stand has Seen arranged. He carries about 25 people and tent seating 15o0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
GADSDEN GETS
 ITS FIRST BALE Call Is Issued for Election on
 Greater City TIE FIRST CONVICTION Everything Is in Readiness for the Opening of the Gadsden Public Schools Tomorrow-Judge
 Lee Prepares for Court.
THE FIRST CONVICTION

Gadsden, September 4-(special.) )-Gads- den received her first bale of cotton this season today. The staple was brought in by John w. Miller of Smokeneck and was sold to Sturkie & Duke for 2515 cents per pound. The bale was a small one, weighing 355 pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05

C. W. Park. the snowman who has been making Gads6an his headquarters for several seasons, and who had a company rehearsing here for a number of weeks, left this morning for Roanoke, where a week stand has been arranged. He carries about 25 people and tent seating 15O0
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-06-03
Queer Stunts of the Storm

Men employed on the Louis Rose farm
three miles northwest of Langdon. saw
the last of the tornado. After lifting {
wagon and throwing it some distance in
the air the twister seemed to evaporate
The tornado did not strike the fail
grounds directly north of town, bu
people driving into town from Dresden
on Sunday morning report finding all
kinds of furniture, clothing and huge
pieces of wrecked buildings at distance
of three miles northwest of town.
T. Kelly received bad wound in the
forehead and had both legs badly hurt
when struck by flying debris while try
ing to put his team in the barn. The
barn is now demolished his house con-
siderably wrecked, but Pat and the
! horses are still alive and able to be
, around
The cemetery of the Catholic church
is literally strewn with wreckage carried
there by the storm, and could hardly
fail to be otherwise than painful sight
to those who have been called on to visit
the place since the storm to attend the
funeral of those who meet death at the
time it happened
About the first gruesome find after the
storm was the finding of the dead body
of the ten year old little son of MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Power who was more than
800 feet away from the direct path of
the storm. His death was the result of
being struck on the head by flying
timber which carried away the back
half of his skull
In the years to come the people of
Langdon in all likelihood will mark
Memorial Day as date for peculiarly
local observance. The Langdon GENE
teries now contain the earthly remains
of five who we're victims of the disaster
on the eve of Memorial Day, 1909
Hereafter that national memorial day
should have a double significance to
people here.
That Langdon people are already
recovering from shock is as we'll demon
strated as it could be by the fact
that every available man with hammer,
nails and saw has been busy since
Monday morning in the effort that is
being generally made to have homes
partly demolished made habitable again
The huge mass of debris at the corner
of Fifth street, ruins OF the Nj. K. church
is now practically all hauled away and
traffic on that corner again rendered
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-06-03

approach of an overhanging storm about
half an hour previous to the cyclone
Mrs. Boyd it is stated was upstairs put
ting down a window when the storm
came. Her son Richard, had called to
his mother to come with him, it being
the idea to go to the cellar. The girl
was with Mrs. Boyd, at least supposed
to be not very far away, as she recalls
the warning given her by Mrs. Boyd of
approaching danger. The girl escaped,
how, she does not herself know Rich
ard found himself face downward about
fifty feet from the house and examined
by doctors was found to have sustained
leg and body bruises, which still leave
him quite lame and in considerable
pain. The location of the body of Mrs.
Boyd when found would indicate that
she had almost succeeded in reaching
the cellar way. There is no question
but what she had been killed instantly
bad cuts and fractures of the head and
injuries of the body making recognition
at first almost impossible. The body
when found was taken almost direct to
the undertaking rooms of Price and
johnson, later removed to the G. j Kel-
| ly home where it remained until the
funeral yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-06-03
Another Victim found Dying

The home of f. w. Bleakley, on adj
joining lots to the Boyd house, shared
the same fate. The total loss sustained
including barn containing Mr. Bleak
leys driving mare, and all his personal
property, nothing beng saved, Mrs.
Bleakley was alone in the house. all her
three daughters and husband being
down town. When her body was found
Mrs. Bleakley was in dying condition,
Her injuries were mainly internal. Few
if any wounds being found either on her
face or body. After four hours of suffer
ing, during which she was conscious
most of the time and able to converse
with her family she passed away about
ten o'clock at the home of Jas j Dickson
about one hundred feet to the north, at
the end of the street, and which to-day
stands as monument of how close it is
possible to be to the path of cyclone
and yet come out almost unscathed. Mr.
Dickson sustains the loss of one of the
finest barns in town located at the real
of his property.