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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
WHY SALVES FAIL
TO CURE ECZEMA

since the old fashioned theory of
curing eczema through the blood has
bean given up by scientists, many diff
ferent salves have been tried for skin
diseases But it has been found that
those salves only clog the pores and
cannot penetrate to the inner skin be-
low the epidermis where the eczema
germs are lodged.
Thistle quality of penetrating
probably explains the tremendous sue
cess of the only standard liquid eczema
cure. oil of wintergreen, thymol
rlvcerine, ETC., as compounded in D. D.
D. Prescription.
After ten years of cure after cure. we
ourselves do not hesitate to recon-
mend d. I'D. Prescription at II bot
tie. But for the benefit of those who
have never tried the prescription. We
arranged with the D. D. D. Laboratories
Of Chicago for special large trial bot
tie at 25 cents on a special offer now.
This first 25 cent bottle ought to con-
vince every sufferer; perhaps 1t will
effect q complete cure Gas 1t has In
some cases. at any rate, it will surely
take away the itch at once.
For sale by Collier Drug Co., Biz
mihEhsm, and w. D. Taylor Bessemer.
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PRESS RECEIPTS FOR $4,000
WORTH OF COTTON WE'RE TAKEN
FROM SAFE

Decatur, May 4-(SpeciaD-At the re-
quest of Knauth, Nached and Kuhne of
New York, one of the creditors of the
bankrupt cotton firm of Knight, Yancey
e. Co., an investigation of the affairs of
the firm was held today in Decatur be-
fore Jerre Murphy of Huntsville referee
In bankruptcy, and dispositions of the
ehtire force were taken.
Sonic days ago w !. Yancey Of Mem
'phis.s a member of the firm, gave out
al. Interview in Which, he Charged that
there We're some. Irregularities in the
books of the firm here. The investiga-
ton here today showed that such was not
the case, but that on the other hand ev-
cry cent, received and paid out by the
firm was accounted for on the books.
p Quite surprise, was sprung. here to-
day in the general investigation when it
developed that on the day the firm filed
a petition in the. bankruptcy court at
Huntsville, that member; of the firm
took from the office safe in the Decatur
compress receipts for cotton to the amount
of about $4,000. This member of the
LII ia was 1iot oohH w. NHiSHt, VIII Has
been accused by other members of the
firm of having wrecked the concern to
the tune of about $6,0OO0O0. These re-
ceipts were for s3a bales Of cotton in
Decatur and 2o3 bales in Mobile. This cot,
ton was valued at about s75 bale. Since
that time about $4,000 worth of these
receipts were returned to the Decatur
= ~,
took them out of the safe.
In speaking of his partners turning
over everything they possess to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
News of Eufaula

Eufaula, May Special.)-Informatio
of the death of James Grant. an old and
prominent citizen of Louisville, has been
received here. Mr.. Grant was Is years
old and was apparently in fine health
and spirits but died suddenly and I'M
expectedy. He ranked among the most
prominent citizens of that section and
was widely known and greatly esteemed
He is survived by his wife, two sons, some
grandchildren and other more distant
relatives. The funeral occurred from his
late residence in that city this morning.
Information of the death of Mrs. A. W.
Barnett, which occurred at the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. Annie Sales, in Doth
an yesterday, has been received here
The deceased was the wife of the late
Rev. A. w. Barnett and spent the greater
portion OF her life in Eufaula. Her re-
mains will be taken to her girlhood home
at Cokesbrg s. c., for intermcnt
F. M. Gay, prominent citizen of this
city, who operates large farming interests
In Quitman county, Georgia, says he
is busily engaged in having planted over
1000 acres of cotton, which was killed
by the late frosts.
w. A. Cargill and his family have gone
on an outing of several weeks down the
river. The trip is being made in we'll
regulated nouseboat and will be enjoyed
until Apalachicola is reached.
The government officials are having
the river gauge here greatly improved
and daily reports OF the stage of the
waters will be recorded and sent in.
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The Great Andes
Is Coming Here with Thirty People and Will
Give Big Parade and Free Concerts

Andes, the celebrated lecturer and adj
vertiser, with his company of thirty peo-
pie. will arrive in Birmingham and give
his opening and free concert Monday
night on the vacant lot, central located.
The opening parade which is given in ev-
ely city visited by this young man, will
take place Monday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. This parade, 1t is understood, is
as unusual an affair as is possible to i'm
agne. Wherever 1t has been given it has
created unlimited excitement. owing to
the original features which are introduced
by Mr.. Andes. Charles NJ. Parrish was
talking in the lobby of the Hllman hotel
yesterday. and in speaking of Mr. Andes
said: You people here have certainly
got a surprise in store for you, when this
fellow reaches town. He has no equal
in his line today. In the first place the
way he can talk is worth going long
way to hear. as he is the most naturally
eloquent speaker ever listened to. His
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MANY MISSED IN
ENSLEY'S CENSUS
Interest Is Aroused in City
Politics
MRS. BAKER ENTERTAINS
Novel Plan Is Used TO Wipe out the
Deficit OF Lyceum COurse-Other
News Notes and Personals
of EnsIey
MRS. BAKER ENTERTAINS

Today is the last day for taking the
census and it is understood number
of citizens OF Ensley have not been
visited by the census enumerators.
j. P. Guy stated yesterday that the
census taker had not called at his
home or that of any of his neigh :
bors. U. r. Baker, superintendent of
the western division of the public
school, made similar statement. The
failure to count the full citizenship
of Ensley will tell against the city
and the people here seem anxious to
be counted in. . The above gentlemen
live at Palmer Station, one of the most
thickly settled points of residence sec
lions of Ensley.
Captain McIniry, the census super
visor, has issued statement request
ing all those who have not been called
on to call his office at Bessemer, Bell
oh one 156, and notify him of the omis-
sion. This will greatly help the
enumerators and materially add to the
count
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News of ,Iurtsellc

Hartselle, May 4.-(Special.) -Will Nc
Cutcheon, prominent planter of east
Morgan, dropped dead at his home at an
early hour this morning. Mr.. McCutcheon
was for quite a while deputy sheriff dur
ing the terms of office of James II. Wig
gins. He was in his usual good health
prior to his sudden demise. He leaves
a wife and several children.
Hartsele polled the largest vote last
Monday ever polled here, the number be-
ing 43O. 7. r. Ship led the vote for pro-
bate Judge. ]. l.. Foote Is elected over
j., d. McClanahan in this the Fourth
commissioners district, beating his oppo-
nent by large majority.
Crops are doing fine in this section, and
the strawberry crop is the best ever
raised. Peaches are doing fine, and the
orchardmen are making preparations to
take care of the large crop.
1t is understood that the republicans
will put out a full county ticket. A con-
vention is to be called in the county soon
by the republicans, and at that time the
advisability of putting out full ticket
will be threshed out
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CoIored Grand Lodge Meets


The third annual session of the grand
lodge of Rising Sons and Daughters OF
Protection, a negro social and bene-
fetal society, convened in Ensley yes
terday. The meeting was called to or
der at 10 o'clock at the Palace hall
on Seventeenth street by Carrie A.
Tuggle of Enon Ridge. There are
several hundred delegates in attend
ance, nearly every county in the state
being represented In the afternoon
the delegates marched in procession,
headed by the brass band, composed of
the boys and girls of the order They
marched up Nineteenth street to the
lodge rooms in the Nolan quarters,
where suitable ceremonies were held
They will hold a three days ses-
sion. The following grand officers an
swered to their names:
S. J. C. Cook. p. F., of p.
d. C. A. Tuggle, G. M. of p.
Lena Sherod, G ". of p. ~
F. NJ. Cosby, q. r. of r.
NJ. w. Farley, G. r. of F.
M. c. McGrunder, G. d. OF +.
Fannie Williams. G. r. A.
Bette Glass, q. la es's' 100 '''- o
Augusta Tunstall, G. NJ of +. .H
Anna Mack, G. LIST G. and S.
George w. Sims. G. I'd G and S.
d. c. 3. Winston, G. NJ of F.
S. Mayfleld, G. NJ of Fl.
d. F. M. Evans, G. M. of +.
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advertising methods are original with
him. and from the time he reaches a city
until he leaves he has everybody talking
about him.
II saw him last year in Atlanta, and
want to tell you he had that town stirred
up and as for money, five dollars doesn't
seem any larger to him than one dollar.
While he takes in an enormous amount
of money from the sale of his medicines.
he is. very, charitable with it. He VIII
buy wagon loads. of provisions and de-
yoteeone evening to supplying the poor
in cities where he is. working l believe
he has the finest collection of diamonds
| even saw~i in my life. and he wears twen-
ty-dollar gold pieces on his coat for butt
tons All Iyhave TO say is, wait till he ar
rives. .-f
If Mr.. Parrish has not exaggerated, the
gentleman who is about to invade Bir-
mil CHAM and has in the past earned for
himself the title of the Great Advertiser,
must be. indeed. an unusual character
and q y cry, interesting eaess ~-s.-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
STATE NORMAL TO
CLOSE ON MAY rs

Livingston, May 4-(speciaD-A very in
teresting programme has been arranged
for the closing exercises of the Alabama
Normal College which will begin on May
% and will close on May 25. The ses-
sion thus brought to a close is the most
memorable in the history of the school.
representing marvellous growth and ex-
paDsion far beyond the most sanguine
hopes of the trustees and faculty.
Since the completion of the splendid
three-story brick dormitory some months
ago, the school has experienced great
prosperity. Each room in the dormitory
was engaged before 1t was finished and
the entire boarding department and all
the dormitories have been taxed during
the spring term in order to accommodate
the rapidly increasing boarding patron
age.
Since the beginning of the summer
school last year up to the present time
the entire enrolment has been over 500
pupils, $3.50 of these have been regular
academic students while the others were
taking review courses to prepare for the
state examination.
Within three years time the value of
the college property has been increased
from $4,000 to $4,000 and the attenda nee
has increased more than fifty per cent
over that of former years.
The commencement sermon will be
preached by Dr. w. G.. Clarke of Eutaw,
and the literary address will be deliv-
cred by DR.. F. D.. Losey, of the Uni
versity of Alabama
The following is the programme to be
rendered:
Sunday-11 a. M, commencement SER
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
DOGS Head Comes Bad

Illustrating the effective work of the
department of bacteriology at the capitol
and the great benefit 1t is to the people,
the story of a dogs head is in point. This
dog had bitten some one 1t was sent
poorly packed and without ice. 1t came
to the department in such a state Of
decay that there was only small part
of the brain to be found. and the stencil
was fearful. But that small part of the
brain was taken out, put under a micro
scope and found to show rabies, thus let
ting the injured patient know that he
must take treatment. The people, in
this connection, are again urged to pack
heads in ice, pay express charges and
rush them along.
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Interest In city Politics

The entrance OF Culpepper Exum in
the race for mayor of Greater Biz
mingham was the cause of much COM
ment on the streets of Ensley yester-
day, ard the probable effect of his an
nouncement was generally discussed.
While not formally announced, 1t was
generally known that Maj. Carl ii.
Seals and Jere c. King would be can
didates for the same position. The
announcement of F. 1. Monks comes as
surprise, no intimation having been
given out as to his probable candidacy.
The withdrawal of Capt. Frank p.
OBren was received with much regret
by his many friends in Ensley. many
of whom believed him sure winner.
With a few exceptions the voters are
In the main noncommittal, and 1t is the
prevailing opinion that stubborn con-
test for the high Office will obtain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
ArmbrecAt to Prosecute Cases

Mobile. May 4-United States District
Attorney W. H. Armbrecht. left this af-
ternoon for Montgomery where he will
have charge of the investigation Of the
City Jewelry company fraud cases. hav-
ing been appointed assistant attorney
general. The shreve family and others.
under bond or in jail, are implicated in
the fraud Other cases will be investi-
gated, including the affairs OF the AGREE
Hill Lumber company Of this city. Hill
being wanted under reward by the gov
eminent. Hill was identified with the
Wavery Heights Improvement company
of Montgomery, also.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
Stitches in Heart

In rare operation DR.. l.. l.. Hill
sewed up the gashed heart of ]. E.
Pierson, who took his own life on Tues
day. The man shot himself in the left
breast and when taken to the hospital
1t was found that he had torn a cash
an inch long in his heart. Half a dozen
stitches were taken in the heart, but
too late to be of avail, the patient dying
operation infrequently tried and very
complicated.
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Joe Bell, prohibtionist, having been
nominated for the legislature in AutaugA
county, there is talk of running a local
option man to head him off at the No.
vember election. He was nominated oyef
James Rice and Frank DAIMLER, local
optionists. by plurality of "a votes and
the local option people think he 10 not
the man and may run an independent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
Cotton Badly Injured

In much of Alabama the first planting
of cotton has been or is being plowed
up. and will be re-planted. About fifth
of the normal crop was up and about
fourth of this was killed by the recent
cold snap. according to the estimates Of
men who know about it. There is no
scarcity of seed and the crop will soon
be on the way again. Corn Is not badly
hurt and oats are coming along in fine
shape, though needing rain.
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Friends VIII Help Yancey

from all the churches in the north Ala
bama presbytery.
The funeral of A. ]. German, who died
yesterday morning at his home. took
place today with the Rev. J. F. Sturdivant
in charge. Interment was in Union GEM
etery with Jacobs & Son in charge
The regular meeting of the Woodmen
of the World took place tonight and five
candidates were initiated
Mrs. A. s. Fitzpatrick and w. d. Tay-
Tor, Jr., will give a dance on Friday night
at the Athletic club in honor of the Misses
Thornton of Meridian. Miss, who are
visiting Mrs. w. d. Taylor.
The finance committee of the Methodist
church. which has been soliciting funds
for the new church. has met with great
success. About two-fifths of the total
amount necessary has been secured
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mon, by ReH.iW. G. Clarke, Eutaw, Pres
byterian church; p. m, address to
Young Women's Christian association.
Mondays p. M. "A Midsummer
Nights Dream, by the seniors.
Tuesday, p. M, art levee; manual
training exhibit; p. m. annual concert
Wednesday-9:30 a. M. class day ex-
ercises by the graduates; II a. M, liter
airy address by DIR. F. D. Losey. Univer-
sity of Alabama; s p. MI, graduating ex-
ercises: Alumnae banquet.
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Mis-. New Entertains

Miss Saidee New was the hostess this
afternoon for the members Of the Thurs
day Sewing club and a few other friends,
when she entertained them at the home
of her sister. Mrs Albert Long, on Dali
las street. Instead of the usual needle
work. the guests INDUCED in bridge. the
games being played at three tables ar
ranged in the parlor, which was prettily
decorated with ferns and cut flowers.
The trophies were two exquisite hand
embroidered handkerchief During the
games hon bons were enjoyed and later
delicious ice cream and cakes were
served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
soft Drink stands Raided

Decatur. May 4-(SpeciaD-By the in
struction of Mayor Edwin c. Payne of
New Decatur. the soft drink stands of
that city were raided today and five
arrests made. The cases are set for trial
in New Decatur police court tomorrow
morning.
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rhomas sanderson Dies suddenly

huntsville, May 4-(speciaD-Thomas
sanderson. a planter, dropped dead at his
home near Lax late yesterday. He was
s;xty years old and Is survived by a
widow and several children. 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05

More Paving at Huntsville

Huntsville, May 4-(SpeciaD -Another
half mile of paving will be added to
Huntsvile's system of paved streets by
the action of the city council last night
in adopting an ordinance for paving
Eusts street from the public square to
California street. This will give the city
something like eight miles of paved
streets, all of the work having been
done within the last two years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
Bern Destroyed By Fire

Huntsville May 4-(SpeciaD-A large
barn on the fern of Lawson White at
Whitesburg was destroyed by fire early
today. eptailing a loss of $500. There
vas no Insurance.
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Miss Nelson Entertains

This afternoon Miss jamie Nelson gave
a beautiful luncheon to her friend. MT
Phelan Beale of New York. Though very
informal, the guests thoroughly enjoyed
tho hour.
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meet with Mrs. d. r. Hay on Ensley
read a book by Myrtle Reade.
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Bond Election Next

The voters of Dallas county will not
have rest from elections until after the
bond issue election is held in the coun-
ty on Monday. May 16 That will be the
last election of the year and the voters
will hail it's passing with delight,
The bond election will be held for the
purpose of getting the expression OF the
voters of the county as to whether m
issue Of bonds to the amount of S25O.000
shall be made with which to build the
public roads of the county and to place
them in first-class condition. Considera-
BILE opposition will probably develop be-
fore the election and some enthusiasm
may be stirred up among the voters OF
the county before 1t is held.
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$24.75 Baltimore and return
via Southern Railway, the
quickest way.
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Received Complimentary Vote

s. A. Fowlkes who was nominated to
represent Dallas county in the primary
held Monday, led the ticket In Dallas
county. Mr. Fowlkes ran ahead of Mr..
Mallory or any of the other candidates
in the county.
Mr.. Frowlkes is young business man
of Selma and feels highly complimented
by the vote which he received In every
beat in the county. He has never before
aspired for political honors. and only
consented to make the race Tor the iesis-
lature at the earnest solicitation of num-
erous friends. and to lead the ticket Is
very gratifying to himself and his many
friends
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Election Of w. ID. Seed

Walter d. Seed, who has been NOM
mated lieutenant governor is a man we'll.
known in all sections of the state, hav-
ing canvassed most of the counties in
his race for governor and later in the
fight made for the office to which he
has been named. He is citizen of
Tuscaloosa where he was a hardware
merchant before election to the office of
treasurer of the state, which he now
holds He is great Methodist and
church worker and has been aligned
with the prohibition forces for some time,
making a canvass of the state in the in
terest of the constitutional amendment
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ID. of c. Elect Omcers

Stonewall chapter, Daughters of the
Confederacy, met yesterday with MIS-
e. F.. Beckham. The annual election OF
officers was held with the following
result: Mrs. e. F. Fields, president;
Mrs. d. II. Dunlap, vice president Mrs.
e. F. Beckham. director; Mrs. j. W.
prirman. secretary; Mrs. M. M. John
son, treasurer; Mrs. Fl. M. BroadnaX.
registrar.
The reports Of the several officers
were read and showed much work for
the survivors OF the lost cause.
They also distributed several crosses
of honor to the local veterans.
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SENSATION DEVELOPS IN
INVESTIGATION OF AFFAIRS
OF KNIGHT, YANCEY e co.

creditors of the firm, John w. Knight
said: Il have no assets. All of my prop
erty has been in the firm for the past
three or four years.
Further than this Mr.. knight would
not talk of the failure or of the investi-
cation held here today. He was not
present at the investigation and being
member of the firm, his deposition was
not taken
Cotton Seized at Mobile
Mobile, May 4-United States Marshal
g. B. Deans today seized the cotton In
the hold of the British steamer Melton
ian amounting TO 24O0 bales and 1000 bales
of cotton that was lying on the wharf
the. writ of seizure being signed by Judge
II. I. Toulmin of the United States dis
trict court. The writ of seizure dissolves
the injunction in the case and puts the
cotton in the hands of the United States
marshal for his disposal. The seizure
bond was given to amount to $4,000 I'm
less a replevin bond of 100000 Is given
By the owners of the cotton, it will be
unloaded
The freight on the knight, Yancey &
Co. cotton, amounting to $500, is also
provided in the decree rendered by Judge
Toulmin. The attorneys for Latham
Co., the owners of the cotton have re-
turned to New Orleans and it will be
necessary for them to cable their clients
the action of the court. The statement
has been made that Knight Yancey &
Co. are,indebted to the above firm in the
sum of 100000 1t is now up to them
to give the big replevin bond or let the
cotton go to the receivers.
Friends Will Help Yancey
Nashville. May 4-The friends of W. H
Yancey of Memphis, member of the firm
of knight. Yancey & Co., whose NAM
moth cotton brokerage failure startled the
world, met with him here today and as
sured him. it is declared of financial sup
port to the limit of their capacity.
Among those in the conference were ].
M Harwood lumberman; Robert Por-
ter, a prominent capitalist; e. B. Craig of
the Volunteer State Life Insurance COM
pany and many others.
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D.,l.. Vote to be Canvassed

The board of canvassers of Dallas
county will meet at the courthouse at
ffeeff--FF Friday and Canvass the Vote oast
In the county during the Monday pri-
mary. Returns from all boxes In the
county except four have been received
and as there are only about 100 votes in
these boxes they will In no way affect
the ticket.