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Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-04

destroys fewer lives than stomach. liver
ana kidney diseases, for which Electric
Bittera Is the guaranteed remedy. 50c. For
sale By Beaton Drug co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
NO PILIBUSTERS
 AT CHICKAMAUGA

Chattanooga, Tenn. July 2s.-(Special) Officers of Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee militia deny in no uncer- tain terms the report which has been spread to the effect that certain com panies may be organized during the pres ent encampment for the purpose of mak- ing filibustering expedition to take part In the Nicaraguan revolution.
 In the first place. they say, such a move would not be seriously considered by the militiamen as they are under oath to serve their respective states and the United States for different terms of years and they could not leave the coun- try to engage in a war with any other country until first obtaining their dis charge from their present commands. That they would desert the national guard to secretly leave for Nicaragua and engage in warfare Is possibility which the officers say is too remote to even discuss.
 It is believed that the reports got start ed through camp fire conversations by some of the young members of the guard who had been following the careers of various soldiers of fortune in fiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
EXCITEMENT OVER
 DISCOVERY OF OIL

Chattanooga, July 2s.-(Special.) )-Consid- erable excitement has been caused in this section by the discovery of an ap- parent gusher of crude oil in the yards of the Queen and Crescent railroad. and not far from Market street. Several days ago laborers employed in digging of big ditch through the railroad yard dis covered on coming to work that the ditch whech they had dug had filled with several inches of water. It was noticed that there was considerable oil on top of the water, but this was first supposed to have been caused by drippings from passing trains. The water was bailed out and the ditching continued. but later in the day more water appeared, and this also was oily in appearance.
 An effort was made by the local off cials of the company to keep the matter quiet until an investigation could be made and an analysis secured of the water This is now being done, nand the result has not yet been announced.
 If it is found that the water contains crude il, and the percent is large enough to make it profitable, a well will be sunk in the vicinity. As a result of the report land in the vicinity of the rail- road wards has been taken from the mar ket and the owners are hoping that the investigation will result in something tangible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
MRS. MATLOCK WRITES
 ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

For the benefit of many readers who might desire to know something of just what Christian Science Is Mrs. J. D. Mat lock, the loeal assistant to the state publication committee, desires to make the following concise statement:
 ''The conflicting methods of treatment in the different schools of medicine and the lack of unity among physicians of the same school prove that these systems are not founded upon exact science or fixed principle, and because of this peo- pie are seeking for something more re- liable In their hour of need. Public opinion is changing. and the physician is no longer the court of last resort in the matter of human health.
 Christian Scientists have neither time nor inclination to participate in contro- versies. The all-absorbing question with them is to learn more of an infallble principle of healing In searching for this principle their only guide is the Bible and the teachings of Jesus, who com manded all to follow Him and promised to His followers scientific and demon strable understanding of the truth which He taught and applied. His parting in structions to His disciples were (Matt xviii, 1920: Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you;' and in Mark XVI, 17-1S He said These signs shall follow them that believe; in My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and If they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover
 'In the Christian Science textbook Science and Health with Key to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
POEM ID CAPTAIN JONES

Mary Gordon Duffy, the we'll known writer of Sand mountain, in a letter written in 1896 said that Capt P. Sid Jones of the Louisville and Nashville had contributed monumental share to- wards making Alabama noted for its attractiveness to immigrants.
 Miss Duffy at that time sent to Cap tain Jones laudatory letter in regard to his work as immigration agent of the Louisville and Nashville. She pointed out that she believed he had influenced more settlers than perhaps any other railroad man.
 In her letters Miss Duffy requested permission to dedicate poem to Captain Jones as her recognition of his work for the state The poem was written in 1896 and yesterday Captain Jones con- sented to it's publication.
 The words of Miss Duffy follow:
 THE BRIDGE. Our heats were glad, our songs were
 gay,
 As on we sped that summer night With cloudless skies above our head And all earth bathed in soft moon-
 light
 The Warriors waves were silvered OCT As 'mong the parted hills 1t swept. And mid the forests lonely shrine It seemed the angels worship kept From shore to shore the bridges span Stretched like the fabric of a dream; And o'er It's massive pillars fell
 The glory of the moons full beam. We felt the thrill of that sweet hour And from our lips rose melody. While far below the river ran
 It's journey downward to the sea. Fond memory wove a magic spell Of other scenes and other years, Of those who loved us and who left Us parted In this vale of tears. We thought how like the fate of all The river and the bridge were type. With some still standing on one shore And many crossed to perfect life. With some still in the shadows drear. "a And they who wolk with Him in white, While like the rivers ceaseless flow, One hour In darkness, next In light, Runs the full current of our days Thro' many winding, weary years, Sometimes with sunny skies above. Too oft meath clouds and bitter tears. Can we forget that summer night, The bridge, the river and the shore. The songs we sang, the words we said! Nay, they shall finger evermore! Ard down the days to come will dwell The memory of that evening dream, Set to the music of the south And sung beneath the moons soft
 gleam.
 M. G. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

Scriptures by Mrs Eddy, on page 342 it Is stated: If Christianity is not scien- tiflc and science is not of God. then there Is no invariable law, and truth becomes an accident. Shall 1t be denied that system which works according to the scriptures has scriptural authority?' To quote again, on page 460. line 5, of Sci ence and Health, Our system of mind healing rests on the apprehension of the nature and essence of all. being-on the divine Mind and Loves essential quail ties It's pharmacy Is moral, and its medicine is intellectual and spiritual though used for physical healing Christian Scientists are law-abiding citizens, and heartily cooperate with all who are working for the elevation and progress of mankind, yet the Church of Christ Scientist is founded upon the com mands of Jesus to preach the gospel and heal the sick, and no other method of healing is acknowledged.
 While Christian Scientists acknowledge their limited understanding of this sci- cree, and while failures occur in their application of its principle, nevertheless there are thousands and thousands in all parts of the world who have been healed in Christian Science of all manner of diseases.
 Tn Birmingham there are scores of cases of successful healing of both func- tional and organic diseases. The mem bershlp of the local church is~eomposed of those who are living witnesses of the healing power of Christian Science.
 Those who will take the time to ex- anime Christian Science will find that its work, instead of being mere senti- mentality as is believed by many. is based on the divine principle capable of the most scientific demonstration.
 MRS. J. D. MATLOCK."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
HATS FAR IN EXCESS OF CRINOLINE
What One Summer Visitor Owned In the Millinery LneIt Took Two Trunks to Hold Her Belongings As to Hats Alone-Sman Hats Are Rarely Seen While Big
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
MERIDIAN BAR IS
 FOR WITHERSPOON

Meridian. Miss, July H.-(Special)- An open letter to the voters of Lauder dale county, signed by all but two mem bers of the local bar, was given out to- night indorsing the candidacy of s. A. Witherspoon for Congress. It had been reported in the district that the lawyers of Meridian were opposed to MT. Wither- spoon in his race against Congressman A. M. Byrd and the statement is positive refutation of any such report. The statement calls upon the voters of Lauderdale county to support the home man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
CITIES PAY HIGH
 RATE OF INTEREST

Washington. July 2S-Based upon its Investigations into the question of mu- nicipai indebtedness made for the year 1908. the census bureau has issued Q
 statement knowing gradual increase
 in the rate of interest paid by cities on their funded indebtedness. According
 to this showing the average rate was 3.a5 per cent in 1906; S.s9 in 1907 and 3.s2 in 1908. These figures are on face values and admittedly do not represent the ab- solute' rates ai on the $ls7.oss. .2ss worth
 of bonds sold in 1908. an aggregate pre- mium of ,6.se6.651 and an aggregate dis
 eoun& Of SsA 16a vaa paid. Only sisvsn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
Many Hurt in Circus Crash

Richmond, Ky, July 2S.-More than a score of persons were injured, five seriously. today when the reserved seat section collapsed under the tent in which a circus was exhibiting. Without warning the support to the top tiers of seats gave way and about 200 per sons were caught in the crash. Im- mediately officials and employees of the circus, aided by cool headed spectators, began extricating the crowd from the wreckage and a threatened panic was prevented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
MRS. JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON
 HOSTESS FOR MRS. WARD.

A pleasant nformality of yesterday was porch party at which Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston entertained complimentary 10 Mrs. Thomas Ward of New York. The bridge tables were placed on the veranda, and one could choose no more delightful place in all Birmingham for an afternoon game than this cool re- treat. Included in the hospitality were Mrs. Ward, Mrs. w s. Lowell, Mrs. John London, Mrs J. D. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Meaus, Mrs. Paul Cooke. Mrs Forney Johnston, Mrs. J. M. London, Mrs. c. T.. Randall, Miss Cora Hooper, and Miss Jennie Walters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

cities are reported as having made sales at discount
 Az indicated by the statement the cities of more than Soo,Qoo population with the best credit rating were: Detroit. 8.S7 per cent; Boston, s.04 per cent, and Phila- delphia, s,7S per cent.
 Cities of more than 3oo.ooo with the highest net rates were: San Franciacc, 4,So per cent and New York. 419 Der cent Other cities of from 10000 to 100000 with the highest net rates were: Los Angeles, 4.<s per cent Memphis, 4.34 per cent and Jersey City and Omaha. 4.27 per cent each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
 Affairs of Failed Bank

Berlin, July 2S-The shares of the Nieder Deutsche bank of Dortmuud, the directors of which are absent and the doors of which are closed pending an in- vestigation of its affairs, sold on the bcurse on July at 11S.9o marks. Today they are quoted at 6.50 marks. The Im- perial bank of Germany holds only 650.000 marks of the Nleder Deutsche paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
MRS. GEORGE C. BALL
 TO RE WITH LEDGER

Mrs George c. Ball has a wide circle of friends in Birmingham who will be Interested to learn that she Is again to enter the newspaper field in this city. Mrs. Ball will be connected with the Ledger as feature writer. She Is re- membered here not only as a woman of unusual personal charm, but as a clever writer. As the society editor of The Age-Herald a numbers of years ago she was known throughout the south. Since then she has been actively engaged in newspaper work In Atlanta, She will re- ceive a cordial welcome In Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
PORTER LEDBETTER HOST TO THE NIGHT OWLS

The Night Owls and coterie of friends enjoyed a dance last evening at Dr. and Mrs. s. l.. Lledbetter's home on South Tenth avenue. with Porter Ledbetter as host. This lovely home is always ideal in It's hospitality and last nights af- fair was one of the most pleasant In its history The Night Owls are: MT. Porter Ledbetter. MT. Basil Clark. Mir. Peyton Norvell, MT. Henry Mccormack, MT. Henry Gaines, MT. Wilson Searight, Mir Harry White MT. Louis Plosser, MT. Hanson Ford, MT. Nell Neville, MT. Au- gustus Moore, MT. Dudley Vaughn, Mir. Griff Harsh. MT. Lucien Hood, MT. Ar chic Mcclure, MT. ,Yancey Lewis. MT. Vernon Badham.
 Their guests included MT Sharp Giles py, MT. Donald Murdoch, Mir. Francis Brown. MT. Melville Davis. MT. Sidney Lee, Mr. Dick Searight, MT. Franklin Moore, MT. Frank Wilson, MT. Burr Blackburn. MT. James Scriven, MT. Ashby Long, Mir. Kennon Bowling Mr. Robert McLester and Miss Edith Orr, Miss Lydia Eustis. Miss Ruth Mcdonald. Miss Flor ence Coffin, Miss Rose Owen McDavid, Miss Mayo Thach, Miss Fannie Evans Miss Lois Thompson. Miss Dean Dillard, Miss Kettle Sibley. Miss Cecife McCros- sin, Miss Kathleen Moore and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
Wealthy Planter Suicides

Hopkinsville, Ky, July 2S.-William s. Moore, 60 years old, wealthy plant CT and brother-in-law of the late Eckstein Norton. former president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad
 shot and killed himself late today
 whether the shooting was accidental or. with suicidal intent cannot be de- Laborers working on the farm heard a shot in grove. Looking up they saw Mir. Moore reeling with the pistol falling from his relaxed fingers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
Knnbe RreaIks Finger

New York. July 2s.-otto Knabe, sec ond baseman of the Philadelphia club, had one of the fingers of his right hand broken in the fifth inning of today's New York; Philadelphia game. Knabe received his Injury attempting to stop . ball thrown by chArlaa Dootn>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
succes.ful Airship Trip

Berlin, July S.-The dirigible balloon Gross III, which ascended at Tesel at Il o'clock last night to make a long-dis- tance trip. landed back at Tegel at 11:1S o'clock this morning. About PAS miles were covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Bridge Parties and Dance for
 Night Owls NOTES HERE AND THERE Mrs. Stephenson Hostess for Mrs. Chaffee-Mr. Porter Ledbctter's Dnnce-Moyements of We'll
 Known People
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES

An entertainment of rare pleasure was
 Mrs. Flournoy Rivers musicale last evening at her home on South Twentieth street, The programme was presented by group of her advanced piano students. with the addition of little Miss Harriet
 Forbes, one of her most talented young students. Harriet played two compost lions of her own-tuneful little melodies and two others which were the work of little Josephine Harris, another bright little musician in embryo.
 Mrs. Rivers introduced Miss Hester Deasey, who has spent several months studying in New York, and expects later to go abroad. Miss Deasey plays bril- ilantly. and her presentation of group of her own piano numbers was heard with great appreciation. The principal number of the programme was the suite of Joseph Suk, which was heard here for the first time. It includes four numbers and all are delightful
 Mrs. O. J. Severin's group of songs was an especially charming feature of the programme. She sang two of Mrs Riv- ers compositions, "A Roundelay" and Out of the Deep which are decided credit to this versatile woman She sang two other delightful numbers. Miss Dun bar Avirett of Maryland. young cousin of Mrs. Rivers, took part in the ensemble work, giving much pleasure to the audi ence.
 The advanced students, who gave a large part of the programme, were Miss Nelle Cosby, Miss Sara Wilson, Miss vir- ginia Putnam and Miss Mary Caller.
 The musicale was enjoyed by large coterie of discriminating music lovers. About 200 were invited to be present.
 MRS. STEPHENSON HOSTESS
 In compliment to Mrs. Walter Chaffee, who will soon leave Birmingham to make her home in the west, Mrs. o. L. Stephen son extended a delightful hospitality, in- viting a coterie of friends to play bridge Sharing the honors with Mrs Chaffee was Mrs. H. A. Davenport of Louisiana, who is visiting Mrs. Stephenson. Follow Ing the games tempting salad and ice course was served. The game and score prizes were silk hose and the hostess presented the guests of honor with hand | some barpins. i. The guests were Mrs. Chaffee, Mrs | Davenport. Mrs. N. R. McDavid, Mrs l Henry Chaffee, Mrs. s. F. Greene, Mrs. | Charles Roberts. Mrs. Lee Gotten, Mrs. Haskins Williams. Mrs. F. M. Lynch, Mrs. Eberhard, Mrs. J, D. Coe and Miss Alice Gotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
sbo REWARD

for any case of Kidney, Bladder or Rheumatic troubles Halls Texas Won given a fair trial. One bottle often nerfects cure. Send for testimonials. for. D. W. Hall, 2926 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
Guest of France

Paris, July B.-Pesident-elect Saenz Pena of Argentia, who has arrived in Paris will be the official guest of the government for week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
BRowN-M'LAUGHLIN

MT. and Mrs c. Brown have announced the marriage of their sister. Mary L. Brown, to MT. Thomas Mclaughlin of Birmingham Tuesday, July 10, at the First Methodist parsonage. Rev. l.. c. Branscomb officiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29
NOTES AND PERSONALS

NOIES ANU lhNSONALS
 Mrs. William Pittman Redd and two children, Torrance Redd and Katherine Redd, left yesterday for Lake Chautau- qua, N. r., to spend the remainder of the summer.
 Miss Ellen Linn Motion is visiting friends in Mobile. where she is being delightfully."- entertained.
 After an extended trip to Canada and the lake resorts. Mrs c. M. Tardy and Miss Annie Tardy are at home.
 Mrs. Ned Richardson McDavid is ex- pecting Miss Dolly Owen of Montgomery today to be her guest.
 After a visit of several weeks to his parents. Dr. Samuel Ledbetter, Jr., will leave today for Cleveland, O.. to enter upon his duties as sinterne at the Lake side hospital. His friends regret that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

Mrs. H. B. Barrow has returned from a visit to Mrs. l.. A. Johnson In Mont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

Miss Gertrude Rosenstihl is planning to go away about August Is. She will be the guest of Miss Melissa Golden in Columbus, Ga., who was recently her guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

Mir and Mrs P NJ Vance have re- turned after weeks visit in Centre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

Mrs. Marcus Wei and Mrs. Ben We'll left yesterday for Waukesha, Wis, where they will remain until September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

l Mrs Frank Lathrop and children, and I Miss Eva Conner left this week for Massa- 1 chusetts via Savannah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-29

Miss Leta Hargrove of East Lake has returned from a visit to relatives In south Alabama.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-05
HOME FOR AGED
BOARDS MEET;
RESIGNATION

Samuel g. Garretson resigned as a
trustee of the Home for the Aged at a
joint meeting of the Board of Trustees
aud Board of Managers last night. As
Mr.. Garretson was president of the
Board of Trustees, that office will be
left vacant temporarily. A committee
was named to investigate and report re-
garding a suitable candidate for the
office. Mr.. Garretson resigned on ac-
count of his health and business cares.
He said it was often difficult for him
to attend meetings.
The Board of Managers, composed of
ladies, held a monthly meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. F.
Hermann, at which two members were
taken in and plans were made for an
autumn affair and a water melon and
ice cream festival.
The fair is to be a big event. 1t
will besheld October 25, but the place
has not as yet been decided upon. Mrs.
W. F. Van Pelt was chosen as chairman
of the committee in charge. Today she
named assistants as follows: Fancy
booth, Mrs. s. G. Garretson; doll booth,
Mrs. Fred Hermgnn; candy booth, Miss
Agnes Kant; grocery booth, Mrs. Will
liam D~fnkelacker; ice cream booth,
Mrs. R. M. Laing; supper, Mrs. Blow.
ladies will name other assistants
they see fit.
Mrs. Van Pelt was also chosen as
of the general arrangement
for the water melon and ice
cream festival to be held August % on
the triangular plot at the southeast
of city hall park. All the mem
bers of the board will assist in the ar
rangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-05
JACK, THE FIDDLER"
To JAIL FOR 80 DAYS

John Boyle, better known as Jack
the Fiddler" was arrested yester-
day on a cahrge of vagraney. He
was arraigned this morning and SEN
fenced to ninety days in the county
Jail.
On the way to the county Jail this
morning Jack was allowed to get a
few drinks in New Brunswick. He
had secured some before leaving this
city and by the time he reached the
Jail he was feeling good. He in
formed the Jail authorities that he
was going to start a gutter band
tnat would knock spots out of any
thing in Brunswick. He wanted pen
and paper to write a petition to the
Board of F~reeholders. asking for
permission to push the project. He
was taken into the Jail and told to
take a rest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-05
CITY BRIEFS

A party of eight men in two touring
ears, a Buick and a Maxwell, passed
through this city afternoon today en-
route to Pittsburg on a return trip home
after a trip through the East. A stop
age.
was made at the Packer House Gar
Lawrence Lodge, Odd Fellows,
will meet tonight.
Liberty Council, Daughters of
Liberty, will meet tonight.
4, A short business session of Ep-
worth League of the Danish M. e.
church was held last night.
Perth Amboy Eerie, No. 1886
Fraternal Order of Eagles, is SEIZED.
uled to meet tonight.
The Christian Endeavor Society
did not hold its meeting at the hand.
kerchief factory today, as was
planned.
Miss Cora Bonham. of High and
Gordon streets, is grieying over the
disappearance of a pet cat.
-Valhalla Lodge, No. 275, Ode
Fellows, met last night.
Because of a quorum not beinf
present last night, the official board
meeting of Simpson NJ. E. church
was postponed until some night mex
week.