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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
SAYS BURNETT IS
 FRIEND OF FARMERS

Russellville, October 2o.-(SpeciaL)-J H. Patton of Benton s. C., member of the committee from the Farmers union who appeared before the national Con- gress in an effort to have certain meas ures favorable to the Farmers union passed, has written letter to H. H. Horton of Russellville, lauding Congress- man John l.. Burnett in his efforts in behalf of the farmers of the south and declared that it would be unwise for the people of the Seventh district to replace him for M. W. Howard, the republican nominee. He says: Tn the event of a democratic House, which seems a cer- tanty this fall, he will, because of his high rank on committees and his ac- quaintanceship with the leaders, be chairman of at least one important com mittee, and be in a position to exert a great influence in shaping legislation" MT. Patton declared that MT. Burnett was friend of the farmer. MT. Patton for years has been an influential member of the legislative committee of the Farm CTS union.
 State leaders who have been in the Sev- enth district for several days in the in terest of the reelection of Congressman buTnett say that ne Will De returned to Congress by a greater majority than ever before.
 The cotton season which has been open in this county. for several weeks is just now coming into It's own, Wilson Mercan- tile company, the largest cotton buyers In the county, having purchased about 300 bales up to noon yesterday. On Tues day the firm purchased about 50 bales. Several hundred bales have been pur- chased at Phil Campbell and Red Bay, the merchants in Red Bay buying 50 bales Saturday. If frost stays off two weeks the cotton crop will show a good average.
 Wash Grubbs of Russellville and Miss Lizzie Duncan of near Russellville were married by Probate Judge John L. Hughston in Florence recently. MT. Grubbs had only returned few days ago from Old Mexico.
 A quantity of very fine clay has been discovered near Key Bay and Col. A. J. Hackett, manager of the Key Bay Town site company. will immediately have the clay tested. If found to contain the right ingredients 1t will be mined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
NEWS OF DECATURs
Prohibition Laws Are Being Rigidly
 Enforced-Pay Car Arrives

Decatur, October 20.-(Special. )-The lid is on in New Decatur good and tight. City Marshal Will V. Davidson, who was but recently elected marshal of that city. says there must be no vio- lation of the prohibition laws. He has served notice on all soft drink dealers that the law must be obeyed to the let ter. For several days past Marshal Davidson Is said to have been very ac- tive in the investigation of alleged vio- lation of prohibition laws. MT. David son was member of the New Decatur police force for number of years be- fore he was elected city marshal a short time ago.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad pay car arrived here yesterday and in the afternoon and this morning paid off the employees in the New Decatur shops. The amount paid out in the shops this month was about $90,00o. This Is quite an increase over the past few months. For many months during the recent panic the pay roll at these shops was only about $66,o0o a month.
 Under the auspices of the Twin City Federation of Woman's clubs of the Decaturs, Miss Susan Davis of New York Is giving a series of lectures here on questions pertaining to health. Miss Davis has made quite reputation in New York and other eastern cities as a lecturer on health subjects. The lec- lures here are being well attended and will continue through next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY

So Thinks At Least One Travelling Man
 I would as soon think of starting out without my mileage books and grip as to start out on trip without a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in my valise, said travelling man who represents St. Louis hardware house. Why? Because I have to put up at all kinds of hotels and boarding houses. have to eat good, bad and indifferent food at all hours of the day and night and I don't believe any mans stomach will stand that sort of thing without protest, anyway I know mine won't. It has to have something to break the fall and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the crutch fall back on.
 My friends often josh me about it, tell me I'm an easy mark for patent medicine fakers, that advertised medi- cines are humbugs, etc, but I notice that they are nearly always complain ing of their aches and pains and poor digestion, while I can stand most any old kind of fare and feel good and ready for my work when 1t needs me, and I believe I owe my good digestion and sound health to the daily, regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, year in and year out, and all the "joshing'' in the world will never convince me to the contrary.
 used to have heartburn about three times day and headache about three or TOUT times week ana a1tef stand ing for this for four or five years I began to look around for a crutch and found 1t when my doctor told me the best investment I could make would be 50 cent box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and I have invested about 50 cents a month for them ever since and when I stop to think that that Is what I spend every day for cigars. I feel like shaking hands with myself for I can keep my stomach and digestion in first class order for 50 cents a month. I don't care for any better life insurance.
 My druggist tells me they are the most popular of all stomach medicines and that they have maintained their popularity and success because they dflo as advertised. They bring results Nnd results are what count in a patent medicine as much as in selling barb wire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
ROBSON SPEAKS
 AT HALEYVILLE

Haleyville. October 2o-(Special.) )-Ow- ing to the Illinois Central train being five hours late. Captain Hobson did not arr rive until p. m, but went at once to the auditorium of the schoolhouse and was greeted by large audience of men, women and children Laying aside his coat he at once plunged into his sub feet, and for two hours kept his audience interested. He did not give the usual speech of the politician, but discussed the principles of government. showing that there are always two large parties only. one a privileged and conservative class opposed to fully trusting the people. the other anxious to advance and continually adopt measures that changed circum- stances required for the greatest good of the greatest number.
 Representatives of the Coosa Land and Mineral company have been for some time buying up large blocks of coal rights east of Haleyville.
 The new board of aldermen have elect ed pr. J. C., Taylor town treasurer, E. P. Laxeman,; clerk. and w. D. Steph- ems, town marshal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
 AT HOLLY POND
O'Neal Speaks to Large Crowd
 of Voters
SPEAKER ARRIVED LATE
tors-CuIlman County Baptist As- sociation Adjourns to Meet
 Next Year at Cullman

Cullman, October M.-(Special. )-Gov- ernor-elect O'Neals late arrival was a disappointment, but today was one of the biggest days seen In Cullman county in several years. There was democratic rally to be held at Holly Pond, 15 miles east of Culman, and Colonel O'Neal was the chief speaker of the occasion. Owing to misunderstanding in the matter of arrangements the democratic standard bearer did not arrive in Cullman until the 2:11 o'clock Louisville and Nashville train from Birmingham. He was to have spoken at o'clock. but he did not get there until about o'clock.
 Colonel O'Neal was met with an au- tomobile, and as quickly as possible con- veyed to Holly Pond. where the speak ing took place immediately. The crowd that greeted Colonel O'Neal was not as great as If he had been able to be on hand as was advertised. Owing to late- ness of the hour, many of the voters who would have otherwise been glad to have stayed until after the speaking left for their homes. Many of the Cullman people went out early in the morning expecting the speaker to arrive on the northbound accommodation and come on to the ap- pointed place. Had MT. o'Neal under stood the arrangements he would have been able to speak to 1000 people, but ow- ing to the circumstances only about 800 people heard him.
 Mir. O'Neal was introduced by County Chairman s. J. Griffin. who in a few well chosen words referred to MT. O'Neal as the man whose every ambition was to make the best governor Alabama had ever had. MT. ONeal responded. cor roborating the statement of MT. Griffin, saying that 1t had always been the chief aim of his life to be governor of the greatest state in America, and now that his dreams were about to be realized, it was his intention to make the best gov ernor the people had ever elected. He heavily, yet gentlemanly, scored his op- ponent, MT. Thompson, for his inconsis- tency on several issues involved in the campaign. and especially that of the liquor question. He fully explained his position on this and other questions. He made strong and forceful appeal for the democratic ticket from top to bot tom and made an urgent appeal for John L. Burnett for congressman from the Seventh district.
 MT. O'Neal was followed in a short speech by George H. Parker. MT. Park CTS talk was not long, but to the point, full of logic and sound democratic doc Urine.
 County Chairman Griffin had spared no pains to make this rally one of the best in the history of the country. The ~ Parker were the means of doing much good toward the election of the democrat ic ticket in both the county and the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
vice president. and J. c. Harrison, secre- f a rv- ire q silrar

w. s. Allen, vice president of the South ern Mineral Development company, was visitor to Tuscaloosa yesterday. MT Allen is on trip of inspection of oil claims held by his company, and left Tuscaloosa for Piclxens county where a well Is being bored It is an assured fact that the territory adjacent to Tusca- loosa is rich in other minerals than coal, and oil wells have already been begun in Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties.
 On Tuesday night of this week the Ala bama Bryce Insane hospital held it's semi centennial, and a more unique and im- pressive ceremony is seldom witnessed than the one observed at the celebra ton. The exercises consisted of a duet by two sisters who are inmates of the institution, the reading of several poems written specially for the occasion by members of the hospital family, and speeches by the superintendent and visitors. Sincere tributes were paid the present superin- tendent. Dr. J. T. Searcy, and the founder of the institution, Dr. Peter Bryce. pr. W. M. Faulk. a Tuscaloosa physician, was elected a trustee of the insane hos pital at business meeting, which fol- lowed the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
INTEREST SHOWN
 IN POPE TRIAL
CASE HAS BEEN MOVED TO CIRCUIT COURT ROOM TO ACCOMMODATE CRowD-sHRINERs PLAN A BIG CONCLAvE-OTHER NEWS

Anniston, October 2o-(Special )-Inter- est in the second trial of Erwin Pope, a negro. charged with the murder of J. B. McClurkin a well known Calhoun county ginner and planter at Oxford, has proved greater than was anticipated, and 1t has been necessary to hear the case in the circuit court room of the county court house, which has larger seating capacity than the city court room, where the case was opened
 The jury in the case was completed yesterday afternoon, and interesting facts about the body are that two of the mem- bers are the same as those who sat at the hearing of the Leo Gilbert murder case this week and two others have the same name, William M. Whiteside, being differentiated only by the beats in which they live.
 Dr. B. Dudley Williams was the first witness introduced. He told in a few words what he knew of the case The chief witness of Thursday, however, was Annette Body, mother of John Body, who has left the community and cannot be located. His testimony was remark able feature of the initial hearing, being in effect that he heard McClurkin plead ing with Pope to spare his life
 On display in the courtroom are the f, rock and cudgel used by McClurlkin's slayer, and some bloody clothing said to belong to the defendant
 Local members of the Mystic Shriners will meet at the Alabama hotel in this city next Monday evening and perfect arrangements for a big conclave of the occult worshippers in this city next month, the definite date to be selected at this time, following which the local mem bers will gather around the festive board at their annual banquet.
 Local Shriners say that this conclave fr It Alabama, the plans contemplating the Importation of several hundred members |. of Zamora temple in Birmingham to this city, where they will tread the hot sands of the dry desert in the initiation of local novices great parade in uniform through the business section of the city will be feature of the conclave.
 Watt T. Brown, banker, real estate owner and captain of industry. who has been nominated without opposition by the democrats of his district for state sena- tor and prominently mentioned in con nection with the race for president pro tenn. of the higher Alabama body was in Anniston yesterday. MT. Brown con- eders the good roads question one of the foremost topics of the day, and he says his county Is making rapid strides in this connection. having issued bonds, as re- suit of which he says his people have is- sued $S5.0o0 in bonds and built 100 miles of graded and cherted highways.
 Capt. w. L. McCaa, chairman of the democratic county campaign committee, announced today that he has arranged for big democratic rally at Four Mile, Beat 3, in the northern section of hte county, on next Saturday, when Col. Ross Blackmon and Judge S. w. Tate will be the chief speakers from this city. The object is to counteract the effect of big republican rally held in that section a few months ago. when they opened their county campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
News of Gadsden

Gadsden, October 20.-(Special. )-James Brown. vice president of the Southern Iron and Steel company, was in the city last night and delivered an address on the doctrines of republicanism. He spoke to a crowd of about 100 and made a good impression on his auditors.
 The Gadsden Gun club will hold it's big annual shoot tomorrow and the tourna- ment will doubtless draw a large crowd to the grounds at Elliott park. The Ladies' guild of the Episcopal church will serve lunch on the grounds so that the days sport can go on without much in- termission. The Gun club is getting to be one of the city's most popular organ nations and the event tomorrow will be of general interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Baptists Adjourn

The Cullman County Baptist associa- ton, which has been in session at Holly Pond, 15 miles east of Cullman, for the past three days, has adjourned. This was one of the busiest sessions the asso- citation has ever held. It was largely at tended by some of the most prominent preachers and laymen in the denomina- ton. The Rev. J. T. Whitaker was elect ed moderator and J. B. Creel of Bangor clerk. The next session of the associa- tion will be held at Logan, in this coun- ty, about 12 miles west of Cullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

Hon. Joseph o. Thompson and Lee Brock of Tennessee, who has been identified with the reform movement there, will make public addresses at the Jefferson theatre Friday evening, October 21, at 8 o'clock. Hon. James Bowron will preside. The United Com mercial Travellers are especial lv invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
News of Thorsby

Thorsby, October ao.-(Special.)- )-Yester- day was given over to a picnic and games, speeches and songs by the 70 members of the Thorsby Fruit and Truck Growers association. and the Dairymens s association, with their families
 Speeches were made by M. J. Soberg, P. K. Villadsen. c. A. Peterson and S. E. Norton. The festivities were closed with baseball game between the fruit growers and the dairymen. A spirited game was played in the presence of large and enthusiastic audience, resulting fin score of 16 to F in favor of the fruit growers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Grand Jury Reports

Tuscumbia. October 2o.-(Special)- longest session ever held by a Colbert county grand jury ended this morning when the foreman made his final report to Judge Charles P. Almon. One hundred and seventy-two cases were examined and the entire grand jury was a unit in almost all cases, especially on the en- forcement of the prohibition laws. which they found were being most willfully violated ."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
LiRhtfcOt-Dean

Alexander City, October 2o.-(special)- Yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock a beau- tiful wedding was solemnized at the First Methodist church, the contracting parties being MT. Robert H. Lightfoot and Miss Annie Elizabeth Dean. both of this city. MT. Lightfoot is one of the leading druggists of the city. and Miss Dean one of the most charming and pop ular of its young women. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party boarded the Seminole Limited for Jack sonville and other Florida points where they are to spend a twoweeks' honey moon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Blind Tigers Raided

Sheriff Casey raided the so-called soft drink stands under a writ of injunction yesterday and seized every movable ar- ticle that could be found locking the houses and turning the proprietors out eide. Drays were employed and the stuff moved and stored in the warehouse of the Cullman Fertilizer and Warehouse company and put under lock and key. The wholesale seizure consisted of more than two carloads of beer, whisky, wines and every other kind of drink commonly kept in first-class saloons. together with all the fixtures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Cotton Gin Burns

Calera. October 2o.-fSpecial) gin- house of Marcus & Littleton was com pletely destroyed by fire about o'clock this afternoon It is reported that a match was dropped by someone in the cotton to be ginned and that in passing through the machine it was ignited in some way. About a half bale of cotton and nearly s2o0 worth of seed was burned. No insurance is held.
 large democratic rally is billed for this place October 2S Eminent speakers have been announced to be on hand to address the people of this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

mad a nasty slime in my mouth in the morning. had been reading and hear
 ing about the Health Teacher who has introduced the wonderful Quaker Herb Remedies at Gunn's Pharmacy, and after being persuaded by my friends I called on him and procured the Quaker Extract and I am thankful that did, for to think have only used the medicine three days. felt a little disturbance In my bowels and behold! there passed this monster tape worm, squirming alive and com plete And this was the true cause of all my trouble. Now. my friends and suf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

Mrs. R. L. Ayers, who resides at No. so7 rorty-ninth street. this city. with five small children and her husband. who is a yard foreman at the Alabama Great Southern railroad yards, Avondale. As this lady is the mother of five small chill dr en and has been in poor health for years, She was always under the opinion that it was due to the constant care and worry that kept her feeling so bad. She said: Il never have time to complain, for the babies have always It me busy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

ferers. whatever he tells you that Quaker Remedies will cure l honestly believe him. for he says he proves what he says"
 If you suffer with stomach catarrh, kid- ney, liver or blood troubles, that means indigestion, constipation, bloating, belch- ing, dizziness, shortness of breath, head ache, start at once using Quaker Herb Extract and oil of Balm and see what wonderful change a few days will make. We recommend them Gunn.s Pharmacy, corner Third avenue and 18th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

tending to their wants. so I went on from day to day always thinking I would feel better the next day. I never had the ravenous appetite that I have heard so much about when people were afflicted with tape worm. t
 But would feel like there was a lump in my throat, and could not get 1t up or down. unless I would eat something. l would have dizziness and headache a good deal; sometimes pains in the back of my head and lower bowels, running around to my back. My breath was very short at times. My breath was foul and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Town of Webb

A certificate of incorporation of the town of Webb, in Houst4s county, was filed in the secretary of states office yes terday. The election for the incorporation of the town was held on August IS, at which time there were 34 votes in favor of corporation. and two votes against the measure.
 At an election held October 10, J. A. Strickland was elected mayor of the town, and the following aldermen were chosen: J. M. Brackin, W. H. Thomas, ble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Strike Called on

Columbus, Ohio, October 2O.-The street car union men, voting 8 to 1, tonight tcalled off the strike which has been in progress since, July 24 The men have received no concessions from the com pany and those who have forsaken the strikers ranks heretofore have been ac- cepted only for extra runs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Important Cases in Court

Three cases were submitted to the court of appeals today in all of which
 no further action was taken than to hear arguments. In the case of Mrs. Jane E.. Miller vs. the Montgomery Light and Water Power company. ap- pealed to the court by the defendant. who lost in the lower court. sum of s3500 was involved $60OO of property is involved in the suit of Annie Dick son ct al. vs. Minnie Whitman ct all,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21

appealed from the north Alabama court and s500O Is involved in the suit of J. H. Terrell vs. the Southern rail road, appealed by the railroad from Birmingham.
 In the Montgomery suit Mrs. Miller was awarded s3500 because of alleged permanent injuries which she received as result of being shocked by cur rent of electricity while she was talk ing bath. Her head struck gas pipe which was surcharged with electric ity. transmitting the shock to her.
 Tn the Dickson case property on Broad street. In Tuscaloosa, is involved, the case seeming to hinge on the ex- ecution of a deed by B. F. Dickson to George A. Searcy. In the Terrell case complainant represented himself as a lamplighter In the employ of the South ern railroad. It seems that while he was engaged in lighting a lamp his foot was caught in the frog of the rails, train running over the member before the limb could be extricated. In September, 1909. he was awarded $5000 dama ges. At the hearing James Weath- erly appeared for the railroad and G R. Harsh for the complainant.
 The only other case of especial in terest before the appellate body Is the litigation due hearing tomorrow be- tween Alex Rice of Montgomery and Doherty & Co.,. of New York, which involves the sale In this city of the Citizens Light, Heat and Power com pany to Richard Tillis, also of Mont gomery.
 At the time of the announced sale the Doherty people brought suit against MT Rice on the ground that he had previously sold the Citizens plant to them. It was alleged that the contract had been signed In New York for of ficial delivery of the stock of the Cit izens company. but that MT. Rice, as president of the light company, did not keep good faith. but rather that he thereafter transferred the holdings to Mir. Tillis, traction car magnate. At the hearing before the United States court in this city Judge Thomas C.. Jones held in favor of MT. Doherty, which brought about an appeal. Sub seQuently to this proceeding a number of injunctions have been issued against MT Tillis prohibiting him from mak- ing any radical improvement in the plant until all litigation Is adjudi- cated.
 The Doherty people control the Mont gomery Light and Water Power com pany and the sale of the Citizens com pany to them would give that com pany a complete monopoly in this city, hence the manifest interest.