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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
END OF A RED NOSE
New FIesh-COIored Product Tint Henis
 and Hides Skin Imperfcetions'

A peculiar feature of poslam, a new skin discovery. is that it is naturaiis flesh -colored and contains no greasN so that when used on the face Tor lne complexion, or for pimples, red noses or any other in1ammations. blemishes, or discolorations, It's presence canno. be detected It can thus be applied in the daytime. the natural color of the skin being immediately restored anu the actual healing and curing process accomplished in a few days. It can be had of any pharmacist who sells pure drugs. Jacobs Pharmacy makes a speciality of it. Fifty cents worth will answer either for the troubles mentioned or in curing ordinary cases of eczema. Itching stops at once
 Any one who will write to the Elmer" gency Laboratories, No. g West Twenty fifth street, New York, can secure, by mail free of charge, a supply sufticleht to cure a small eczema surface or clear a complexion overnight and remove pim' pies in 24 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
DRY FORCES TALK
 ON PROHIBITION

Frankfort, Ky, February S.-The at stssion of the Kentucky Anti-Sal oon league began this morning. Nevertheless interest in the convention was great on account of the pending decision of the propagation of the prohibition movement in Kentucky with it's great dstill- ing interests. National Superintendent Baker of the Anti-Saloon league, who spoke last night and who was on to- days programme, did not appear today, having been called to washington to at- tend a hearing of a temperance bill before a congressional committed
 Appointment of committees and of- ficers report occupied the morning. while this afternoon recess was taken to visit the sessions of the general as- sembly.
 That it is reported that four senators had sold out to the liquor interests for s20,00O was the charge made this after J. Watkins of Union county, leader of the dry forces in the upper body of the Kentucky assembly. He said that they had come to Frankfort with majority of P to 16 in favor of county option, but four members had forgotten their pledges.
 He did not specify names.
 Representative Waggoner, who intro duced the county unit bill identical with the. Watkins measure in the lower house. said that lobbyists had spent s67000 in working for or against bills before com mittees at the last session of the legis- lature, and said that perhaps more would be spent this session.
 Senator Watkins said there had been a suggestion of a compromise on the county unit measure. He said that he would get as much as he could of re- strictive legislation. It is generally un- derstood that the extension of the pro- vision to embrace fourth-class cities is the compromise which the prohibftionists hope to force.
 This would give them the county unit in about ten more counties of tho state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
O'NEAL NOT LINED
 UP WITH ANYBODY

Montgomery, February S.-(Special.)- Col Fmmet ONeal wishes it well un- derstood that he is making no align ments with other candidates In his race for governor, nor is he allowing himself to be used for or against any man for either of the minor places on the ticket. He regards it as uniting to enter into any slate-making or agreements. lie takes this means of refuting certain un- defined reports that he had been slate- making.
 Colonel c Neal left for Birmingham to- nigff highly pleased with his visit to the cify. Scores called to express commence and to offer good wishes. He VIII open a. branch office here in a short time. In the, meantime J. H. Cook, county chair man, will look out for his interests Tn th'f section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
.SPRAGINS WILL
 NOT ENTER RAGE

Montgomery February S.-tspecial)- Robert F. Spragins of Huntsville will not enter the race for governor.
 Tn 9 telegram 10 The Age-Herald coro- respondent tonight, he says: 'I shall stay out
 The impression arose with the retire n1ent of Henderson that Spragins might enter. This, however, is his final word to the contrary. As a result, the race is lined out with the bare possibility that the Mallory men may in the end induce Walter D. Seed to retire, but this is not at all likely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
James Finneu Die.

Huntsville, February s.-(Special)-A telegram to Secretary H. c. Pollard of the EllSs' lodge of this city announces the death of James Finnell. formerly associ- ated with the management of the Hunts vile hotel. Mir. Finneu was about 8 years old, and had been in bad health several years, leaving here, to go west. His death occurred in Los Angeles, Gel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
Drops Dead in Street

Hot Springs. February S.-Emile Cabrie, who claimed to have been a former head chef of Czar Nicholas I of Russia, dropped dead on tho street here today. He was 75 years of age and had been resi- dent of this city for 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
n.x. Lichtenstein Lectures

Huntsville, February S.-(speciaL)-Rev. N. L,chtenstein of St. Louis. converted Jew, is delivering a series Of lectures Ill the churches of Huntsville and has been heard by large congregations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
National Hank in TuIsa

Tulsa, okla, February S.--The Ma tIonaI bank. which has received charter will open with a capital of q 1000, and assume all of the business of the defunct Farmers Hafianal bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

PILES CURED IN TO l4 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or protrudinx Piles in to II days or money refunded. BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

One look will convince you that our $13.75 PICK OF THE STOCK SUITS are BY FAR the BEST VALUES in the dis trict. HARRIS CLOTHING O., 221 N. 20th street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

Level-headedness predominated over impetuosity at the meeting of the West Anniston volunteer fire department. No. 1. yesterday evening with the re- suit that threatened disruption of the company was averted and definite a. ton postponed until the alleged griev- ances of the company could be taken before the city council in proper form.
 E. G. Lee. a member of the com
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
FRUIT GROWING IN SOUTH
SHOWN BY RAILROAD

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. "a com
prehensive picture of the advanta ses to
be found in the fruit growing sections Of
the southeastern states is presented in
the August issue of The Southern Field,
the official organ Of the land and indus
trial department Of the Southern railway
and associated lines, the circulation Of
which will begin in a few days. The
leading article of this issue is devoted
to a discussion Of fruit growing in Vir-
ginia, the Carolinas. Georgia, Alabama,
Tennessee and Mississippi The story Of
the development of the growing of ap-
pies, peaches, berries ana small fruits in
this territory is fully told and the op-
portunities for future development
pointed out
The farmer interested in fruit growing
who reads this issue cannot fail to be
impressed with the great opportunities
which await him in the southeast. In
addition TO the article on fruit growing.
which is splendidly illustrated there arc
other interesting articles. Editorials
call attention to the opportunities for
profit in stock raising in the south, the
value Of the cotton crop to the country,
and the increase IN value Of southern
lands.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Mississippi
Mississippi Campaign

JACKSON.-The scene of the poltti-
cal war will be shifted to the Fifth
congressional district this week. Adam
Byrd, present congressional incumbent.
and Sam .Withedspoon, of Meridian, his
only opponent for the denomination,
will cross lances at the Neshola county
fair, near Philadelphia, and at the Pa
irons Union, near Lake. Neshoba is
Mr.. Byrd's home county, and he is in
vincible there.
The senatorial candidates-Percy,
Alexander and Vardaman-are booked
for speeches at both places during the
week, but not on the same day.
These two gatherings are among the
most important that occur in the state
in the course of a year. The Neshoba
fair and the Patrons of Husbandry have
long been in existence, and always
make creditable showings. They have
accomplished a great deal of good IN
their communities, for the reason that
they have never dabbled in politics. The
patrons have been holding fairs at Lake
for 80 or 40 years-encouraging the
members to invest in better stock, to
homes and make better surroundings
for their families Success has crown
ed their efforts and for years the neigh
borhood has felt the effects. A gen.
erous rivalry has been created between
farmers and the results are astonish-
ing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
South Carolina
CropS Are Better

COLUMBIA.-The warm weather and
cessation OF rains have improved crop
conditions I'm this state very greatly with
in the past few days. Up to ten days ago
there was excessive blueness and de-
spondency on the part Of the farmers,
particularly those in the territory below
COLUMBIA, but this is now materially
changed.
The Improvement is, however. not uni
versal. as some of the farmers contend
that In places crops were beyond recovery
and that the stands were so bad that they
could not be saved by conditions. The
stands and crop conditions IN the upper
part OF the state are said to be better
than they are I'm the fiat country, be-
cause the upper tier of counties is roll
ing and hilly. In certain parts OF the sec
ton below Columbia the cotton crop Is
said to be particularly good. The farm
ers generally have used ferJiiizers freely
and expect to- derive full oenent there
from.
In prvious years many farmers have
sold their cotton in advance 10 merchants
and cotton dealers. Last year there was
a great deal of "wailing and gnashing
on this account and quite a number OF
failures were recorded and credited 10
the advance sale OF cotton and suose-
ouent inability to get the cotton that nad
been bought The general experience has
been that 1t is most difficult TO get de1V-
cries when the market goes up The re-
ports this year are that but little actual
cotton is being sold for fall delivery. Al
though prices now are generally regarded
as being very good both buyer and seller
are timid about getting togetner-that Is
for actual cotton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Farmers Comma

JACKSONVILLE.-W c. Brob-
ston, of the real estate firm of Brob-
ston & Co., has just returned from an ex-
tended trip throughout the west, includ-
ing Omaha, Kanss City and Chicago, etc.
My trip" said Mr.. Brobston, was
purely a business one, but I made it a
point to make a few observations, COM
pairing the agricultural and financial
conditions with those Of Florida, and I
am frank to say that I was to a degree
surprised Surprised for the reason that
1 had never relied beore, nor does the
average citizen of this state, just what
we possess.
I'm Omaha and Chicago" continued
Mr.. Brobston, II had an opportunity Of
interviewing several business men.
among whom were prominent figures in
the financial world. They discussed the
condition Of affairs as they enlisted in
the west and northwest, and what
learned was a revelation to me. The
conditions in that section were not COM
parable to thu se that are enjoyed in Flor
ida today"
During the next few months many
acres of untitled land, located from the
northern boundary Of Florida to the
keys on the far south, will be occupied
by thrifty western and northwestern
farmers, and they are producers, such as
Florida will gladly welcome.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
BuiIdinu New Warehouse

TAYLOR.-Work was begun Saturday
on the new warehouse Of the Taylor Dis
trict Farmers union. The building is to
cost 5000, and to be completed in ample
time for the housing of the present sea-
sons crop All of the members of the
union store their cotton in the unions
own yard, where a weigher and classer
is employed. G.. Weidenbaum is the
unions official.
Mendel e. Booths handsome, new, two
story brick building at the corner of East
Third and Main streets, is nearing COM
pletion. Wolters & Rhodes grocery store,
B. B. Crowder's Jewellery store and two
other stores will occupy the lower floor
while the upper floor will be occupied by
a large lodge hall and a number of pro-
fessional mems Offices.
w. H. Davis dry goods store has been
pverhauled, repainted and a new, mod
ern awning built in front. The new sus-
pension awning or entire removal of the
old style supported awning is rapidly be-
coming general in Taylor.
New platforms and the overhauling of
the machinery as well as the installation
of a lot Of new machinery has placed the
Taylor compress in readiness for the
early opening of the cotton season in
Taylor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Corn EXPOSITION

COIJTMBIA.-To foster interest In corn
growing and to set forth what the farm
ers Of this section are doing in the d.
rection of corn cultivation the South At
lantic states corn exposition will be held
in Columbia from December TO .. Inc
sum of 5000 will be offered In prizes
Four states, North Carolina, Georgia.
south Carolina and Florida, will be rep
resented. All indications point TO It's sue
cess.
This is the first time that an attempt
has ever been made to hold corn ex-
position in the South Atlantic states upon
lines similar to the national corn show
heretofore held at Omaha The undertake
ing developed last winter following the
enormous one year increase of 100000
bushels Of corn in the state OF south
Carolina which brought the states crop
I'D to more than double what 1t was two
years before.
The legislature made an appropriation
upon which to base the exposition ana
altogether the commission has arranged
for not less than 5000 in prizes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
a Farmers Institute

ELIZABETH CITY-The farmers and
citizens generally Of weeksviIle and sur
rounding neighborhood are expecting a
big day next Wednesday. August ). when
q Farmers institute will be held.
The citizens OF that section are MAX
ing considerable preparation for the day
and IL the weather is favorable a big
crowd may be expected
In addition to a number OF attractive
agricultural exhibits and exchanging
OF ideas and experiences. addresses viii
be delivered by some OF the officials
OF the state department OF agriculture
and exhibits made Of what other coun-
ties are doing.
Col. z. r. Lamb. president OF the
chamber OF commerce OF Elizabeth City.
has accepted. an invitation to address
the farmers on that day. Colonel Lamb
Is an orator OF eloquence and sound log
&c and the citizens OF that section of
the county viii be given treat.
A big picnic dinner will be served
on the grounds OF tire Weeksville pub
lie school and everything good to eat
from every section OF the county win
be at the disposal OF the big crowd.
This occasion will be an important
and interesting one and every farmer
and citizen OF the county should profit
by the exhibits and advice to be given.
The public OF PasQuotank county is IN,
vfted TO attend There will be plenty
20 eat and drink. the latter OF the soft
variety.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
RAISING OF FIGS
BEGUN IN GEORGIA

The industry of fig raising, which has
been confined to Spain and the Mediter-
ranean countries, is being introduced into
Georgia. One 10O00-acre farm has been
established in Tiff county, and others
are being contemplated.
The following statement has been pre-
pared by Tiff county grower:
I'm orchards fig trees are planted about
100 to the acre. One hundred and twenty
trees at 10 years of age with minimum
average of five bushels to the tree would
produce 600 bushels. One bushel of fresh
figs produces eight CS) quarts of pre-
serves of ten quarts of canned figs. Pre-
sale. while the canned figs are worth
from 20 to 60 cents quart wholesale
100 trees :. =. :. 600 bushels minimum yield
900 bushels. .4,S00 quarts of preserves
1880 quarts at 30c.. ...N, 1900 per acre
Cost of cultivation, preserving and mar
keting, Ice per quart, or $76S per acre.
Profit per acre, $672
Yields of Staple Crops-Cotton, one
bale, worth SIS. Cost of production, SIS.
Corn, 80 bushels, worth $50. Cost OF pro-
duction, $3.50.
Hay. two tons. worth $40 Cost of pro-
duction, $40.
Sweet potatoes 400 bushels, worth 5000
Cost Of production, s25.
Irish potatoes. 90 barrels, worth $500
Cost of production, SS5.
Sugar cane, 500 gallons syrup, worth
$3.50. Cost Of production. $50
Oats. 40 bushels. worth $40. Cost OF pro-
ductiaaN -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
CrOnS Doinu Better

LAFAYETTE.-Fair weather has
prevailed in this vicinity for
the past eight or ten days,
and farmers and the people generally are
rejoicing The cane crop has been laid
by and the prospects are that a bumpe r
crop will be harvested this fall. The cot
ton crop has been severely damaged by
the protracted rains, but not so mucn as
was first supposed. Farmers Of the hill
sections say they will make a fair crop
in spite of the unfavorable season. Some
report they will make as much as bale
to the acre. 1t is reported that the boil
weevil is numerous in the Sixth ward,
and is doing considerable damage. No
complaint from this pest is heard from
the First and Second wards. but the
crops from these wards have suffered
severely from excessive rains.
A good crop Of corn will be harvested
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Melon SHIPMENTS

ROCKY MOUNT.-Watermelo ship
nents from the second division OF the
Atlantic Coast Line are assuming a
larger proportion this year than in the
past several years. and practically every
freight routed north through this point,
II not made uD exclusively Of cargo OF
melons. has fully SO per cent Of its
freight made up OF this fruit The
prices now being received on the north
ern markets are larger at present than
IN q number Of years and the growers
OF the Georgia and Florida melons are
taking advantage OF the same and rush
ing their melons north. The majority OF
the melons supplied the northern markets
come from Georgia and Florida. and II
has been found that farmers in the Caro-
lima raise but very little of this produce
for the markets. except at home There
are possibly a half dozen cars each day
that are routed north that contain mel
ons raised In the CarOlinas. This half
dozen cars are loaded as a general thing
on the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. division Of
the company. though there are sometimes
exceptions TO the rule
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
CHINESE BOYCOTT PUT
ON AMERICAN GOODS

CANION, China, Aug. IA boycott
of American goods and merchants, OF
similar lines to the one which severs
years ago caused millions of dollars
damage to American trade in China
has been proclaimed here in respons'
to complaints OF the treatment q,
Chinese in America.
The specific cause of complaint thh
time is the objection of the Chimes,
Of San Francisco to the detention she'd
on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay
They have been endeavoring for SOM
time to have them removed to San Fran
cisco proper in order to secure bette
treatment for arriving Chinese.
The boycott IS proclaimed by tn,
Chinese selr-government society o.
Canton, an organization conducting
a propaganda of China for the Chi
nese," and for governmental reform t.
which Chinese in San Francisco appeal
ed by letter received yesterday.
An appeal has been issued to Chimes
abroad asking them to cooperate IL
the boycott.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Road BuiIdinu in Sumter

STMTER.-Mr r. b. Belser's speech at
the good roads meeting Tuesday has been
highly praised by a number of Thoughtful
citizens who have read it with care. It
was not a haphazard production COM
posed of about equal parts of hot air
and impractical theories, but well d.
gested and business-like plan, that, II
adopted, will provide a complete system
Of improved highways for Sumter county
at the minimum cost and without impos-
ing a burdensome tax upon the property
owners. Mr.. Belser has worked out the
plan, and II the people will adopt II the
road problem will be solved for Sumter
county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Standardization of Cotton

COLUMBUS.-The system OF standard
ization OF cotton, devised by the depart
ment Of agriculture, probably will be In
very general operation in all cotton ex-
changes by September /. The bureau Of
plant industry Of the department, which
daily is sending out sets of samples Of
various grades of cotton that have been
selected as standards expects that before
the end Of the present month the ex-
changes viii be supplied sufficiently to
permit transactions TO be made upon the
basis Of the proposed stafdards.
While there is no legal power for the
enforcement Of these new standards on
the cotton exchanges, so many approving
reports of the system have oeen received
that It is believed there will be no opposi-
ton to making the system universal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
ORGANIZE for Good Roads

wATERBORO.-A large and enthusi-
astic gathering was addressed here to-
day by Col. James Cosgrove, OF Charles
ton. president OF the State Good Roads
and Drainage league. Colonel Cosgrove's
speech was able and instructive, deal
ing with the question of the value of
good roads and Importance OF drainage
in the low country. Several representa-
tive citizens of the county also spoke.
II developed that a strong sentiment
exists for a bond issue for good roads
and drainage in this county.
A county good roads organization was
effected and the following officers were
elected: W. W. Smoak, president; ]. d.
Alderman. vice president; and E. E.
Jones. secretary. Efforts will be made
to organize each township.
After the meeting a practical demon
stration was given in the making of the
new road drag. A great many OF these
drage will be made and used over the
county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
JULY WHEAT CORNER IS
GETTING INVESTIGATION
eBy Associated Press,


CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The federal grand
jury investigation into the recent cor.
ner' in July wheat will be started
within a few days IN an effort to de-
termihe whether the alleged manipula
tors of the deal violated the ShermaI
antitrust law. M
w. s. Kenyon. assistant to Attorney
General Wiekersham, plans to summon
enough witnesses before the present
body to learn whether there are grounds
for a complete inquiry. Whatever is dis.
closed in this preliminary investigation
will be turned over to the succeeding
grand jury for definite action.
1.-THE present grand jury has too much
work before 1T to enter upon an ex'
tended investigation of the so-callet
wheat pool" Mr.. Kenyon said yester
day. at is possible that a few witnesses
may be examined to determine whethei
there is sufficient basis for an inves
tigation of the same. and, IL so de-
termined, the investigation, I assume
will be made by a subsequent grand
jury
Government agents have been working
for week rounding up witnesses wht
are to appear before the grand jury IN
the next few days. The witnesses will be
examined as to methods used by the
alleged manipulators of the July mar
ket
In the July wheat deal, the Peavy
Grain company was operating. ii is be
lieved for Theodore H. Waterman, OF
New York. The transactions covered
period of several months.
Three million to 5,00o,OO0 bushels wer,
bought by the company at SO cents OF
under a bushe. in May and the first par
Of June. No efforts were made to boos
the price on the shorts. Al the expira
ton of the July future the deals wer,
closed and buyers realized a large prof
on their transactions