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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
How Nervous Men Get Most Out of Life.
(From Successful Men.")


 Every normal minded man wishes to get all he can out of life-but many a man knows that he is falling far short.
 The successful man works, eats and plays with the keenest enjoyment, because his nerves aares keenly sensitive. He tastes, hears, sees and feels all with the highest emotions of vigorous healthy nerves. As d consequence he has stamina, endurance and personal ma gnetiSm, which makes those near and dear to him wor- ship his manliness, chivalry and strenuousness.
 Without keen, sensitive, well nourished nerves, such man would be an object of pity, and not the brilliant success he is. All men should have well-nour- ished nerves, but If the blood and vital organs do not supply the. chemical or substance known as nerve fluid, then the waste of the nerves is not renewed daily and hourly as it should be. The nerves become exhausted, giving rise to such symptoms as trembling hands and limbs, cold feet and hands, melancholia, hysteria, timidity, nervousness, sleepless- ness, dizziness, heart palpitation, pains in the back, headache, langour and weariness at all times. most valuable nerve treatment, restorative in every sense, is to be found in the fol- lowing prescription, emanating it is said, from brilliant and sue cessful specialist on nervous ail- ments.
 The treatment can be prepared in the privacy of home and thus causes no one any embarrass- Tnent. First get three ounces of syrup of sarsaparilla compound in a six ounce bottle. To this add one ounce of compound fluid balmwort, shake well and let stand two hours. Then add one . ounce of tincture cadomene com pound (not cardamom) and one . ounce of compound essence cardiol. Mix. Shake well and { take a teaspoonful after each meal and one when retiring.
 It is astonishing to feel the r1ew nerve force, the steadied nerves, and the control of every muscle in the body after using this. Overworked office men, and the many victims of society's late hours and dissipation will Z surely find in this the restorative, rejuvenating force they are sore ( ly in need of. The ingredients are used in various prescriptions ( and any good druggist can sup ply them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27

Representative Graham, Ito show that he did not know what was in these let ters"
 Senator Nelson in announcing an ad- journment at 5:05 D. m., endeavored to get permission to resume the sitting to- morrow afternoon, but several of the members of the committee said they had other duties and the resumption of the inquiry was set for 10 a. m. Friday, when GlaVis will continue his testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Petitions For Release of WaIs,.

; Bedford, Ind, January 26-A petition to President Taft for the releaa of John R. Walsh, the Chicago banker, lon- fined in the Fort Leavenworth prton was circulated in Bedford today. Bank CTS, merchants and laboring men readily signed the petition and it is predicted that before the plea for Walsh's releaseis presented to the President it will be,r the names of several thousand residens of this city and county. Similar petA tions are being circulated in other towns of this, the stone section Of the state which Walsh assisted so largely in de. veloping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
NOTICE

All firms or individuals holding claims against any of the municipalities which en- tered Birmingham on January 1st, are requested to file same in my office promptly. Said claims to be thoroughly item ized and giving name of pur- chaser and receiver of goods.
 0. s. PETERSEN,
 City Auditor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Our Eyes Are Greatly Like Human
 Cameras

One can best understand the way in which glasses restore perfect vision to the eyes and correct troublesome defects of vision which cause headaches and nervousness if the camera is used as an illustration.
 The camera takes pictures by the method of lens focusing the refiec- tion of an object through a dark chamber on sensitive plate. An inn pression is taken on the plate which is chemically developed into a pie ture.
 The process is greatly the same is seeing. Images of objects are pho tographed on the sensitive plate of the eye (retina) through the medium of the lens of the eye. They are then carried by the optic nerve (which connects the brain to the retina) to the brain and sight is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
ShirtWaiSt SD'

About 5 dozen brand new Shitwaists, all new spri Just when you wanting peep at the new thin ent styles to select from, Some plain tailored othe dainty little tucks Values that you would consider che at $2.oo today at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Blows Out His Brains.

Monroe, La, January 26.-Albert Skin ner, saloon-keeper. took double oath on the first day of the present year. He made a pledge that he would abstain from drinking, but promised that if he ever did get drunk he would blow out his brains. He broke his pledge when he went on spree last night but kept his promise today, when he committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27

Failure of sight is mostly due to the imperfect focusing of the lens of the eye.
 Headaches and nervousness are often due to misshapements of tise parts of the eye.
 Glasses, when properly fitted per- feet the focusing powers of the eve and make up for misshapements which cause the strain which brings on the headaches.
 The fitting of glasses is like unto . delicate surgical operation, and too much care cannot be exercised in the selection of competent doctor when glasses become necessary.
 We invite consultation.
 s- E. V. SCHULTR | Eye speclaliik In Empire Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Deals For Nashville Players.

Nashville, January 26.-A deal has about been concluded whereby Shortstop Willis Butler of the Nashville, Southern league, team. generally admitted as the premier guardian of that position in the Southern league for the past two seasons, will go to Cleveland along with former Captain and Second Baseman Walker East of the Nashville club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27

After Glavis had proceeded for half an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
 Iumhermen In Session.

Kansas City, January 26.-A general discussion on the code of ethics, odds and other subjects, took up the time Of tne session of the convention of the Southwestern Mems Lumber associa- tion. Tonight the Order of Hoohoo held it's annual confederation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Another Successful Aviator.

St. Paul, January 26.-John O. John son, boat builder, flew a distance of 200 feet at an altitude of 20 feet yester- day afternoon in an -aeroplane which he himself constructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
HAS DESPERATE FIGHT
 WITH NEGRO PRISONERS

Decatur, August 3.-(Special.)-In the county jail here last night Sheriff Thom- as R. Shipp had desperate struggle with six negro prisoners, and had 1t not been for the sheriff's brave wife and daughter appearing on the scene with a shotgun and a revolver Sheriff Shipp would have doubtless been murdered and a number of prisoners might have escaped.
 Sheriff Shpp went into the jail unarmed to lock the prisoners up when two burley negroes jumped on him and tried to lock him up in a cell. Sheriff Shipp is no weakling, tipping the scales at over 200 and with his fists he whipped the negroes into submission for the time. Just after this the two negroes were reinforced by four others, and the entire six jumped onto the sheriff. His wife and daughter, hearing the noise in the jail from the sheriffs residence, which joins the jail rushed in with shotgun and revolver and stood the negroes off until Sheriff Shipp could lock them in their cells.
 Sheriff Shipp is able to be around this morning, but his body is bruised and sore as result of the fight with the ne- groes last night. Some of the negroes are wanted for capital offenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
DISCOVERY OF WEEVIL
 ALARMS THE FARMERS

Russellvile. August 25.-(Special )-Much alarm has been caused among the farm CTS. especially those with large crops of cotton. over the report that insects re- sembling the famous Mexican boil weevil which has given the farmers of Texas. Louisiana and Mississippi so much trouble, have appeared in Franklin county.
 Noah Ezzell, a prominent farmer of near Relereen. 10 miles west of Russellville, has discovered the pests in his cotton. He has had several bolls on exhibition here.
 It seems that the insects do not use the same method as the old corn and pea weevil which bore into the grain and then stay there until the heart of the grain is devoured and thus kill it, but instead the pests now discovered in this county only sting the small cotton boil and then leave 1t to die, not even entering into the heart at all. The samples on exhibition show a small sting which has been en- tered by the insects and then this is the cause of the death of the boil, it seeming as if it had been bruised.
 c. S. Blythe, another prosperous farmer who lives near Spruce Pine has made the same report of the strange insects saving that they have entered the cotton plants of number of farmers around Spruce Pine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
TALLADEGA COUNTY
 SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET

Sylacauga, August 25.-(Specal.)-'rh Talladega County Sunday School associa- tion met in it's annual convention at the First Methodist church of Sylacauga on Tuesday morning, remaining in session two days, holding five sessions. The con- vention was pronounced a great success
 There were in attendance upon the con vention two state workers of note, Leon , c. Palmer of Montgomery and Mrs. $. P Moore of Birmingham Twenty-nine Sunday schools were represented, with an enrolment of about 100 delegates Talladega countys pledge for state work was s200, but the convention in a very few minutes pledged $26O for state and county work. The great sentiment that prevailed over this convention as was evidenced by every motion and speech, was not only union, but cooperation. and work as we'll
 J. C. Lanier, president of the associa- ton, was sick at his home in TalIadega and was unable to attend the meeting. H. w. Hurst, vice president, in his very able manner presided over the delibera- tions of the convention.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. c. Lanier of Tal- ladega, president emeritus; S. Edgar Thomas of Sylacauga. president Miss Amanda McDairmid of Sylacauga, sec- retary-treasurer; executive committed w. B. Castleberry, chairman; G. T. Me- Elderly, J J. McKibbon, D. A. McNeiI, J. w. Batson. M N. Manning, John c, Williams and J. W. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
NO BOIL WEEYIL IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Washington, August 25.-(Special)- Bradford Knapp, in charge of farmers cooperative demonstrative work in the agricultural department, said today he was sure the report that the boil weevl had invaded Franklin county was incor- rect He has been closely in touch with the situation and based his opinion on the fact that Franklin is not contiguous to infested territory and the improbability. the impossiblity, he said he could almost say of the weevil being brought in on cotton seed from infested territory against which the state maintained a quarantine.
 The department had investigated thou sands of rumors that the boil weevil had gone over unmolested country and in- fested new territory, but had always found the reports untrue, MT. Knapp said, and doubtless some other insect has been mistaken for the weevil.
 J. c. Phelps of Auburn and J. T. Watt of Talladega, agents of the department, are in Washington, but though in con ference with Mir. Knapp. they made no report of the boil weevil in Franklin county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Farmers Are Progressive

In his annual bulletin on fertilizers just issued Commissioner of Agricul- ture J. A. Wilkinson makes encour- aging reports on the attitude of the farmers to all lines of progressive farming. Of the institutes held he says: .It affords me great pleasure to say that the people everywhere have been appreciative and have attended in large crowds these institutes and we are all sure that much benefit has been derived from this work.
 "There are evidences on every hand of thrift continues the commissioner, in his letter to the governor, and the farmers are rapidly learning new methods of improved and diversified farming and are appropriating the good advice, lessons and demonstration work which have been given them through the scientific and practical lec- lures at these institutes Further, the farmers are deriving beneficial infor- nation in the economic use of com mercial fertilizers, thereby saving tn em from many failures"
 In his report to Commissioner Wilk- inson State Chemist B. B. Ross states that in addition to many examinations of fertilizers his office has been called upon to analyze numbers of samples of minerals and clays, ores, feed and foodstuffs and things of a general char acter. His office has also been called upon to answer a great many questions with regard to home fertilizers and formulas He treats the general ques- tion of fertilizers in way that the people may get good advice and in- wherever it is wanted.
 The report is numbered 37, and may be had of the commissioner of agricul- ture at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
MASONS OF CALHOUN
 IN ANNUAL SESSION

Jacksonville August 25.-tSpecial)- The Calhoun county Masonic conference after a two days session at the Ma sonic hall in this place came to close this afternoon. Ten lodges out of the Il existing in the county were repre- sented
 J. D. Hammond delivered the wei come address which was responded to by J. M. Shellnut of Anniston and a very able address for the good Of Masonry was made by the retiring worshipful master, J. F. spearman of Anniston.
 The first day was devoted to the per lection of the work in the county and the second day to the reports of com mittees, election of officers, etc., and a report on necrology was made by J.. D. Hammond.
 The following officers were elect ed: O. l.. Stewart, Piedmont, worship ful master; A. P. Johnson, secretary E. c. Caldwell, treasurer Other oftl- cers are: J. N. Shellnut, senior war den; D. D. Weaver, junior warden; w. c. Whitesides, senior deacon; A. 5. Duke, junior deacon, and Tom Morgan and Lewis Kidd, stewards.
 Oxford was chosen for the next place of meeting, the date for each annual conference being the fourth Wednes- day in August.
 The Masons of the local lodge made extensive preparations to make the con- ference a successful and enjoyable one, having remodeled their hall and nut in electric lights.
 A number of ladies of Jacksonville will meet this afternoon to inaugurate q movement to organize the Eastern Star of the Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
NEGRO NARROWLY
 ESCAPES VIOLENCE
Accused Murderer Is Spirited
 Away From Andalusia
FARMERS ARE THRIFTY
h Wilkinson Issues Annual Bulletin on FertiIizers-Pinchot and Garfield May Come to Help the Pro-
 gressIve Republicans

Montgomery, August 25.-(Special) Tom Hayes, accused negro murderer, who barely escaped a mob at Andalusia last night, was glad to get back to the Montgomery county jail today. He was rushed in on the first train out of Andalusia this morning and resumed his old place among the bad boarders of Sheriff Horace Hood with a sigh of relief. Only the watchfulness of the sheriff prevented a mob from getting him. augmented by the presence of sol diers called out on the certainty of danger.
 Hayes killed a white man named Sowell, night watchman at q sawmill. From the reports and an alleged con- fession of the negro himself 1t ap- pears that he caught the man off his guard at night and grabbed him from behind, throwing his left arm about held the negro ripped his throat up with long knife, leaving the weapon sticking in the flesh of the neck. An other story has it that the negro held the pistol of the white man in pawn and that he knew the latter was un- armed.
 Talking of the trouble last night Sheriff Prestwood stated that he feared a mob and was on the lookout. About ? D. m. he was told that few miles out a mob was forming. He sent out runners who found 1t to be so. The local military company was at once called out as a consequence. Shortly after they became the jail guard about 25 men, advance of the mob, rode up, but seeing the protection to the prisoner returned and no more was seen or heard of any mob. How ever. the feeling is high and if the negro is taken back he will likely be killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
GREENVILLE RECEIVES
 FIRST BALE OF COTTON

Greenville, August 25.-(Special.) .)-The
 first bale of this years cotton in Butler county was brought in this morning. The bale belonged to w. J. fBeeland and was bought by the Beland Mercantile com pany, bringing 16 cents and weighing 59l pounds, $94.56 being paid for 1t. A second bale was brought in by MT. Beeland from another of his farms, arriving just lit- tie later in the day. This bale weighed over 800 pounds. Both were stored at MdBride's warehouse. The first bale last year was brought on August "A, and the bale was just 13 days behind the year before. The crop this year is estimated to be just about as late this year as last In Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Roads Apostle in Franklin

Russellville, August 25.-(Special.) J. Charles w. Thatcher, who is generally dubbed the good roads apostue." will make a number of addresses in this county, commencing on Friday, Sep tember 2. MT. Thatcher is advocating the building of hundred foot boule- ward by the United States government from the great lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. and if the old military road Is used this lakes-to-the-gulf boulevard will pass directly through Franklin county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
News of Marion :.

Marion, August 25.-(Special) = The Marion Warehouse company has sold its building and lot to E. L. Woodfn, who will on September 15 open therein the farmers warehouse for the storage of cotton. During the past several years there has been only one cotton ware house in Marion, which for two years has been run by the Farmers union. Now Marion is to have two cotton ware houses. The consideration of the sale was s27O0.
 The Perry county Sunday school con venton will hold its annual session at Hopewel Baptist church, seven miles west of Marion, on Thursday and Fri day of this week. c. w. Ford of Marion is president, Mrs. D. w. Dobbins of Scotts, secretary-treasurer.
 Dr. R. G. Patrick and Rev. J. E. Barnes are attending the Baptist encamp- ment at Shelby Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
EnsIey PeraOnnIn

Mir and Mrs. Joe Curtis of Chattanooga are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson on Ensley Highlands. MT. Cur tis is the sporting editor of the Chatta- nooga News. He and Mrs. Curtis are here to see the Chattanooga Birmingham series.
 The ladies. of the Fairview Methodist church will serve ice cream and cake on the lawn at the parsonage next Saturday from to 10 o'clock.
 Miss Brown of Chattanooga is the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson on Ensley Highlands.
 Miss Jessie Wells is in Montgomery visiting relatives and friends.
 Miss Jamie Tatum of Vicksburg, Miss, Is the guest of Miss Clemmie Halbcrt . on Avenue I and Twenty-first street.
 Miss Nell Peacock of Demopolis, who has been visiting Mrs. J. T. Greene, has returned to her home.
 Miss Sara Robb has returned from a visit to relatives in Mississippi
 Mrs. O. c. Cowan of Ensley Highlands has returned from visit to Ashworth, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Residence Is Dynamited

Carlisle, Ky, August 25-The residence of Police Judge James, E. Hummer was dynamited late last night and badly dam aged. Judge Hummer was hurled from his bed and bruised, but his injuries are not serious. The members of the family are away for the summer The explo- sion occurred under that portion of the house furthest from the judges bed room. Judge Hummer has been active in his prosecution of alleged violators of local option law here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
NEGRO ESCAPES FROM
 FAST MOVING TRAIN

Florence, August 25.-(Special.)-Bob Hibble, a desperate negro wanted in At talla county. Mississippi, for the murder of Dewitt White, a white man, on August 19, escaped from Southern train running 50 miles an hour last night between Bar shotguns eveled on him but he jumped so quickly they could not shoot. The train was stopped but Hibble had escaped. Two hundred dollars reward is offered for his capture,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Americans Are Released

Mexico City, August 25.-Through the in- tervention of the American ambassador, Henry Lane Wilson, Conductor w. s. Weeks and Engineer H. H. Rogers, who were arrested several days ago, charged with homicide, because of the killing of a woman who was run down by the train under their charge, were released from custody today and will resume their places in the employ of the National Rail- ways. Weeks is a native of Florida, where he served several terms in the leg iglature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Mills Will Resume Operation

Florence. August 25.-(Special)-A new Coriss compound engine, with 250-horse power. is being installed at the Ashcraft Cotton mills, and will be ready for bus mess by August 20, when the mills will resume operations. Col. C. W. Ashcraft. while experimenting the installation of the engine, is also making an energetic race for mayor of Florence. and Is one of the busiest men in Florence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
MARENGO'S FIRST BALE
 WAS SOLD YESTERDAY

Demopolis, August 25.-(Special )-The first bale of cotton for the season was brought to Demopolis today and bought by the National Grocery company. The weight of the bale was 510 pounds and the cotton brought 1858 cents. while 5l cents per bushel was paid for the seed. The total netted s93. 24. Hiram Frasier, a negro living near Jekerson, Marengo county, was the man who raised the cot ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
No Sunday Schedule

Huntsville. August 25.-(Special) 1.-The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway has declined to establish Sunday passenger train service on the Hunts vile division as was requested by the Huntsville Business Mems club The matter will be brought up again next summer. however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Boy Accidentally Killed

Florence, August 25-(Special.) )--Fletcher Hendon, youth of 19, whose home was in this city, was killed at Carbon Hill, where he was employed in the mines, and his remains were brought here yesterday for burial. Hendon was struck on the neck by cable wire and his neck broken. He went to Carbon Hill in July when the cotton mills here closed down for re- pairs fl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Missionary Back From Japan

Huntsville, August 25.-(Special.) .)-The Rev. William Hereford, who has been in Japan as a missionary during the last eight years, has returned to his home at New Market for a vacation of sev- eral months. He is accompanied by Mrs. who was formerly Miss Ada Payne of New Market, and their three A family reunion in honor of the returned relatives was held at the home of Mrs. Fannie Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
FavOrs Commission Form

Huntsville. August 25.-(Special)-M A. Shields, candidate for mayor on the ad- ministration ticket. has given an inter- view in which he declares himself to be in favor of the proposed commission form of government provided that the people are allowed to vote yes or no on the proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Epworth League Conference

Lucy Cryer, superintendent of junior leagues of the north Alabama conference, reported to the league conference that 16 new junior leagues have been organ ized during the last year. Reports from the senior league department showed that P new leagues have been organized in that time.