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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
TEXAS HAS BILL LADING PLAN
Railroads Held Liable for Acts o!
Their Agents.

Austin, Texas.-The Texas railroad
commission announces that it will pre-
pare and authorize a validation Ger.
tificate for cotton bills of ladine
whereby the railroads will be held full.
ly liable for the acts of their agents.
The commission holds that without
the aid of the interstate commerce
commission it can prescribe valida.
tion certificate which will protect
bankers of the East and of E:Irone.
Any conflict will result in a decision
By the United States supreme court.
The railroad ccntended that the
Texas commission has no authority to
deal with bills of lading, while the
commission held that it has.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
la Toilette NOT ALARMED

Rochester, N. Y.-Senator La Fol.
lette at the Mayor Hospital said:
There is no reason for any alarm.
ing reports. regarding my illness. My
condition has shown improvement. but
this is not as rapid as l have desired,
so after consulting with my family
physician | decided to come to Roch.
ester. Should the doctors here decide
that l am in need of an operation, |
would submit If my family physician
concurred.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Gov. Charles
N. Haskell informed George r. Bel
ding Of Little Rock, Ark, secretary of
the Arkansas Fair Association, that he
declined an invitation to be present
at the reception Of Col. Theodore
Roosevelt. The governor declared
that until he changes his mind to-
ward the official misconduct of Col
Roosevelt, in the past, or his attempt
to deceive the people in the present."
he could not consistently place him.
self in the position of approving the
Roosevelt policies.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
TjlIman Will Run.

Trenton, S. CT my health con-
tinues to improve I expect to be a
candidate for the United States SEN
ate in 1912. All will depend on how
l stand the work in Washington when
go there in December" This state
ment from United States Senator Ben
jamin R. Tillman, disopses of the re-
cent persistent rumors that because
of failing health the senior South Car,
olina senator had decided to retire
from public life at the conclusion O.
his present term in the senate
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Cream PUDDING.

Beat separately the yolks and
whites of three eggs. Stir into them
half a pint of -four. half a pint of
milk. a pinch Of soda dissolved In a
little water, the grated rind of a
lemon and a tablespoon and a half
full of sugar. Just before baking
stir in half a pint of cream. Bake In
a buttered pudding dish.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
New Mexico Has 327, 1896.

Washington.-The census bureau
announced the population of the ter
ritory Of New Mexico as 327,296, COM
pared with 195,3lO in 1900 and 153,.
593 in 1890. The increase from 1900
to 1910, therefore, is 132.OS6, or G.76
per cent, as compared with an in
crease for the previous decade of A.
1T, or 27.2 per cent.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Dainty Napkin RINGS.

A white linen napkin ring is a
dainty affair, and makes an unusual
gift. To make 1t, cut narrow piece
Of linen, the required length. and seal.
lop and buttonhole the edge, finishing
the end in a point. Any design may
be embroidered on 1t with the owners
monogram or initials. Fasten by
means Of tiny button and button
holed loop at the end opposite the
button.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Missouri 3,293,335.

Washington.-The state of Missouri
has population of 3,393,335, accord.
ing to the enumeration made during
the thirteenth census, statistics of
which were announced by the cen.
sus bureau Friday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Hla Preference.

Mrs. Mountjoy Belassis latter sew
eral collisions)-It strikes me. Mr..
Rudderford, you're much more at
home in a boat than in a ballroom!
Little Bobby Rudderford (the famous
Oxford coxswain)-Yes, by Jove! Anc
I'd sooner steer eight men than one
woman any day!-London Mail.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Dies on Operating Table.

Jacksonville, Fla-United States
Senator-elect Napoleon Broward, who
was former governor of the state.
died from an attack of gall stones,
with which he has been suffering for
some time. Gov. Browards death oc-
Cured as he was placed on the op-
Grating table.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Cold Mint Sauce.

To make the cold mint sauce put
three tablespoonfuls Of freshly chop
ped mint into basin. add two table
spoonfuls Of sugar. then drop in one
dessertspoonful Of olive oil: add one
gill of vinegar. II too strong a little
water may be added.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Record on the Bench.

]. s. Dugdale, X. c., recorder Of Bir.
mingham. England. and chairman Of
the Warwickshire quarter sessions.
who celebrated his seventy-f.th birth.
day recently. has tried ten thousand
prisoners.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Trespass Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
TRACT" "BRIARLAND" and CLARA
NOOK" or "SHAIFER PLACE." are
posted against hunting or entering upon
unds. Violators will be prosecuted.
(Signed) JAS. P. HARRISON.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Cultivate SeIf-Reliance.

BY relying on our own resources we
acquire mental strength. but when we
lean on others for support We are like
an invalid who. having accustomed
himself to a crutch. finds 1t difncult
to walk without one
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Manchester Mills Close.

Manchester, England.-A final ef-
fort today to compromise the differ
ences between the cotton mills and
their employees having failed, the En-
ploycrs' Federation ordered their
mills to close.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
John Browns Sister Dies.

Traverse City, Mich.-Mrs. Martha
Davis, IS years old, the only surviving
sister of John Brown, the aboljtionist
died at Bendon Wednesday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
A Good Cleanser.

A mixture for removing dirt from
the hands quickly, also for whitening
and softening the skin, is made from
melted CASTLE soap and oatmeal
mixed with a little water
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Morality.

My duty to my neighbor is most
nearly expressed by saying that I
have to make him happy-if I may
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
TreSpass Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all tres:
passing and hunting on BOTANY BAY
and BONDURANT plantations is pro-
hibited and all violators will be prose-
euted without exception.
MRS. S. NJ. CURRY
JAMES CURRY.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07
Trespass Notice.

PURLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that tbs, LOCUST WOOD" plantation
ln Tensas Parish is posted against hunt.
Ing and general trespassing. Entering
upon land 10 positively prohibited and
violators will be vigorously prosecuted.
(Signed) THOS. +. DANIEL.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-10-07

LAKE ST. JOSEPH HUNTING cLUA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
BOARD OF CONTROL
 AT BOYS SCHOOL
PLEASED WITH WORK AT EAST LAKE lNSTlTUTION-GOV COMER MAKES ADDRESS TO BOYS AND SEES DRILL.

The board of control of the Alabama day afternoon, all being present except two, and a number of important mat ters were taken up The opinion of Attorney General Garber to the effect that police and inferior courts have no au- thority to commit boys to the school was discussed and a committee appointed to straighten out the matter It was the general opinion that the matter should be left to the various counties from which the boys come.
 Governor Conner was present, made an address to the boys and was highly pleased with the conditions. The buildings and grounds were inspected, a military drill on the campus proved an attractive feature, the governor calling up the off cers of the three companies and giving them official recognition. Complimentary to Maj. Robert Morris, the county audi tor, he was elected to the advisory board.
 D. M. Weakley was unanimously elected superintendent of the school, and Mrs. Weakley matron. The reports of the officers were read showing a healthy condition In all departments
 Those in attendance were President Mrs R. D. Johnston, Governor Conner, Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Will kinson, Mrs. Erwin Craighead of Mobile, vice president; Mrs. T. c. Bush. treas urer; Mrs. A. ". Nelson. secretary; Mrs. John J. McLester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
RETAIL u UMBER
 MEN MEET HERE
QUORUM OF THE STATE DEALERS WAS NOT PRESENT AND MEET ING ADJOURNED TO MEET ON MARCH 8, IN BIRMINGHAM.

The sixth regular annual meeting of the Alabama, I snnessee and Georgia Re- tall Lumber Dealers association, which met at the rooms of the Building Ma terials Mems exchange, Birmingham, was called to order yesterday at 10 o'clock by Vice President B. Crawford of New Decatur. W. M. French of Knoxville, president of the association, being ab- sent.
 Richard Randolph of Birmingham was requested to act as secretary. On roll call 1t developed that there were not enough members of the association pres- ent to make a quorum. though the meet ing was well attended by representa- tive number of the retail dealers of Bir- mingham.
 On motion the meeting adjourned to meet on the second Tuesday in March next at the office of the Building Ma terials Mems exchange in Birmingham, at which meeting a board of directors and other officers for this year shall be elected and the regular business of the association transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
BREAK GROUND ON
 MEMORIAL HOME
Local Men Will Attend Important Event In Heart of Louisiana
 Lumber Industry.

At some time during the next month James Bowron, the international commit teeman for Alabama of the Young Mems Christian association and Tri-State Secre- tary Mormon will attend the services marking the breaking of ground on the Y. M. C. A. Memorial building at Boga- lusa, La
 This association is being erected for the employees of the Great Southern Lum- ber company. one of the largest in the world It is being erected by 2. H. Goodyear, Jr., in memory of his father, the late president of the company, who also furnished the salary for secre- tary and 5000 for maintenance each year.
 This is but one of the many practical associations which are being located among the lumbermen of the south. The building will cost s2o.0o0 and will serve as club and gathering place for the whole lumber camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
LAWSON PLANS BIG
 TOBACCO COMPANY

Lexington, January u.-That 5000 900 over the entire pooled holdings of the Burley society is to be formed by Thom- as w. Lawson of Boston and his asso- ciates was announced by W. W. Davies Of Louisville. Lawson's attorney. after the departure of the latter from this city today at the end of a series of confer ences with executive officers of the Bur- ley Tobacco society. MT. Davies left here tonight for Louisville, but before his de- parture said that a deal for the forma- ton of the Lawson corporation to take over the Burley crop amounting to 11s.- ooo,0oo pounds, had been virtually agreed upon.
 It is declared that memoranda covering all details had been left with Burley so- ciety attorneys in this oity, and that it was said that the deal with the society would be formally closed at . meeting to be held either in this city or h Cincin- natl within the next few days.
 Officials of the Burley Tobacco society refused to either confirm or deny the statements made by Mir. Davies.
 An authorized statement given out by Burley officials tonight says:
 MT. Lawson will make his own state ment in regard to plans of the proposed new company. The Burley Tobacco so- ciety will have nothing to say upon the matter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
RIVAL INFLUENCES
 GETTING TO WORK
JUDGE JONES AND j. o. THOMP- SON BOTH IN WASHINGTON AND IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ARE EXPECTED SOON.

The departure of Joseph O. Thomp- son for Nas,lston es erdas an1 t.ie presence of Judge Thomas c. Jones in the capital city indicates another test of the strength of the republican organ izatien in Alabama
 Judge Jones Is making fight for the reappointment of Marshal Judkins for his court. It is believed that similar in fluences are responsible for the holding Up of the appointment of James Bow ron to the postmastership in Birmingham.
 The meeting of these influences at the capital at a time when President Taft is so deeply concerned with matters vital 10 his administration is not calculated to clear up matters very much. In fact, re- publican politics Is now at the point In this state where big changes might re- suit at any time. It seems that other pulls on the Presidents patronage are as powerful as that through Attorney General Frank Hitchcock and the test in this instance will be watched with a great deal of interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
NAMES CAP7NS
 FOR CON|TTEES Y. M. c. A. FOrce}p.d'y Get
 ting Iog er BANQUET FRId NIGHT Chattanooga Man WBe Guest of Honor, and Will te Address Outlining Plans Building
 Fund canpn.

T. H. Johnston, ge4 chairman of the Business Mems cdlttee. has an- nounced his ten captd the chairmen of the ten committeRhich will go out Saturday morninEer the biggest share in the s2o0,ooO hing fund for the Young Mems Chrih association.
 The chairmen are H. Collins, pr. Claybourne Wilson, M Joseph, J. l.. Yancey, J. W. Sibley,I F. Tyler, R. w. Ewing, G. H. Els Carl H. Seals and James Bailey Edman will asso- ciate with him nine hess men, and the total of 100. 1t Is lNed, will make one of the strongest wing committees ever gotten together Birmingham.
 Chairman Fulton B. rke is working out his committee of foung men and will announce them il few days. All arrangements are beimade for the opening of headquartepwn town, and as the opening of tcampaign ap- breaches the enthusiais growing.
 Judging from the altances already received, the opening per of workers at the Hotel Hillma4ill be an eye opener to the peoplf Birmingham. Walker Percy, generahairman of the campaign, will presidt toastmaster.
 J. A. Patten of Chaboga, the guest of honor, who has coned to make the principal address, is obf the most en- ergetic Y. M. c. A. wots, and a unique individual in the sou MT. Patten on Monday made a britt plea for the development of the Tebsee river before the rivers and harg committee at Washington, which weonsidered such an excellent argumenlat the commit tee ordered It publi4 He is presi- dent of the Tennesselver Valley Im- provement associationld is responsible for much of the worl3fch has already been done He gave loo to the Y. M. c. A. building fund Chattanooga; is president of the asstion there, and has aroused interest the association work wherever he haSited.
 These opening ralliare always the occasion for a greaisplay of civic pride and patriotic lvor. It seems probable that hardly single man in vited will refuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
OFFICERS NAED
 BY'EN[AVORERS
Quarterly Meeting birmingham Dis trict Union Held North Birm-
 ingham Ldalght.

The regular quartd meeting of the Birmingham District tistian Endeavor Union was held last Int at the North Birmingham PresbytIn church. The annual election of offs was held and w. W. Park, who h4eaded the union during the past year. reelected. The meeting was largely nded and proved to be a very enthusit gathering
 The nominating conttee of the union, in it's report, put h the following officers, all of whonere elected:
 President, w. W. t.
 Vice president, Leoltanley.
 Secretary treasurer, ss Mary Wall.
 Corresponding secify, Miss Mabel Boyd
 Junior superintenf, Miss Mary Bryan.
 The programme of evening includ- ed, besides the devlnal service, the annual report of th&ecutive commit tee, which containedhumber of inter esting points; a col solo by D. B. Williamson; an addrlby w. R. Stew art on "The Secret ohccess or Failure in Christian EndeavIWork." and the installation of the 1 officers.
 The meeting was cduded with most enjoyable social sessi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
A WOMAN bcToR Was Quick To SeFhat Coffee Was
 Doing th@ischief.

A lady tells of dad case of coffee poisoning and tellsIfn way so sim pie and straightfohrd that literary skill could not imHe it.
 "I had neuralgia eadaches for 12 years" she says. 'd suffered untold agony. When | began to have them I weighed 1lpounds, but they. brought me down. no. I went to many doctors and ley gave me only temporary relief. II suffered on, till one day a woma uOctor told me to use Postum. Shebi I looked like was coffee poisoh.
 50 I began to Enk Postum and I gained 15 pounds inc first few weeks and continued to h, but not so fast as at first. My ldaches began to leave me after l haised Postum about two weeks-long etgh to get the cof- fee poison out of Il Isystem.
 Since l began use Postum I can gladly say that l ker know what a neuralgia headachelike any more. and it was nothing bufcstum that made me well. Before kd Postum never went out alone; bld get begildered and would not Xiv which way to turn. Now I go ah and my head is as clear as a bel My brain and nerves are strongl than they have been for years"
 Read the little Hk, The Road to Wellville." in pkgd There's a Rea- son.
 Ever read the ate letter. A new one appears from te to time. They are genuine, true, d full of human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS. Jefferson County Association Arranges
 to Hold District Convention.

The executive committee of the Jeffer- son County Sunday School association met last night at the Young Mems Chris tan association building and completed plans for the holding of district con ventions. Each district was assigned to one of the members of the executive com mittee who will assist in the district meetings, have the pledges made, and prepare for the state convention in Mo bile March 23-25.
 o. L. Whatley was elected member of the committee to succeed M. Lee Bon ner, resigned. The members in attend ance were E. c. Thurston, H. H. Huff stutler, s. T. Monooe R. F. Lewis, w. s. Welsh, Walter Howard, R. A. Scott, J. S. Falkner. Miss Alice Hale and Mrs. A, J. Gilmore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
BEssEMER BOARD OF TRADE. Board of Trade Formally Takes Out
 Incorporation Papers at Office.

The Bessemer board of trade was yes- terday formally incorporated. application for charter having been filed at the office of the probate court The incorporators signing the application are H. W. Crook, w. P. Gum, I. A. Lewis, R. F. Smith. M. H. Lewis, E. P. Lacey, T. E. Robin son, J. c. Curry, w H Dennis, Thomas T Huey and w. D. Taylor.
 It is the object of the board, as set forth in the charter. to ''extend the trade of Bessemer by mutual cooperation to in- duce the location of new industries. in Bessemer, to promote. better feeling among the merchants of the city and to do all in our power toward the upbuild- ing of the city,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
At the orpheum.

Novelty in vaudeville is one of it's chief charms, and the most novel vaudeville bill ever seen in Birmingham is at the Or pheum this week. MT. Hymack is one of novelties of the stage today, and his act is creating the same sensation here as in Europe. His gloves, collars. ties, hand kerchiefs and even his clothing change in full view of the audience. Then Chas- sino, the shadowgraphist. has a novel act and one that appeals strongly. The oth- CTS are James Harrigan. tramp juggler; Keno, walsh and Melrose. comedy acro- bats; Maurice Freeman and company in "Yony and the stork;'' Wilson and Pier son, entertainers. and Orpheum pictures, the best views of the Panama canal ever seen here There is a matinee daily and a performance nightly. Saturday will be A children's matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Independents In Conference.

Washington, January IA meeting of the independent tobacco manufacturers of the United States was begun here today. About 13o of the largest independent firms are represented. They are concerned over legislation pending before Congress and are watching closely the operation of the new tariff on tobacco.
 The only announcement the associa- tions officers would make tonight was that the association is prepared to wage a hard fight on any legislation which is considered inimicable to the growth and success of independent industries in the manufacture of tobacco.
 The manufacturers disclaim any com nection with the independent growers rather than a sympathetic one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $75Oo-Mrs. M. E. Carter to Mrs. Flor ence F. Gray lot 20. block 24, Bessemer Land company's survey of Bessemer.
 $210o-L. A. Haggard to Frank Grill, the north 50 feet of lots 1 and ?. block 2o West End Land and Improvement companys survey of West End.
 s2200-M A. Hines, to Samuel G. Ham ilton, parts of lots 23, 24 and 25, block 27 West End Land and Improvement company's survey of West End.
 $40O0-w. D. Hayley to F. D. Snow. sur face rights in lots 13 and IA, block 22-E, survey of Ensley.
 S25oo-E. E. Collins to Mrs. Nola Mitch ell, the east half of lot 14 block 1, and 30 feet off the south end of lot 5, block 22 survey of Warrior; surface rights in the northeast quarter of section 13, township 4, range 8 west.
 s21OO-G. M. Wood to Charles c. Terry, the east half of lot 3. block 12o. Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham, fronting 25 feet on the south side of Avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets and extending to a depth of 100 feet.
 s2O00-S. A. Patterson to M. A. Hines, lot 5, block T, West End Land and Im- provement company's survey of West End.
 $4oO0-Thomas J. Larkin to John Logan, the east half of lot 4. block D, survey of Anderson Place, fronting 50 feet on the north side of South Fifteenth avenue and extending to a depth of 200 feet
 s26Oo-T. w. Dixon to F. B. Crenshaw, the west 50 feet of lots 21 and p, block So7, Bessemer Land company's survey of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
he Girl of the Golden West"

Here is what the Macon (Ga.) Tele- graph said of ''The Girl of the Golden West" which comes to the Jefferson the atre this afternoon and tonight
 "A Belasco melodrama means all that is effective and striking in scenery, dra- matic and thrilling In situations, and a perfect attention to the details of time and place and circumstance. Such is "The Girl of the Golden West" So ex- cellent has been the art that reproduced those pioneer days on the stage, that for the time being you give yourself unre- servedly to a belief In the reality of those western men who struggled, laughed, gambled. cursed. killed, loved-and liyed'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Mrs. Fiske In "saIvation Nell"

Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan company will appear in salvation Neli' at the Jefferson theatre on Monday night. This is an announcement that may well stir the blood of all who are interested in tho things of the stage. In this "divine com edy of the slums" Mrs. F1ske. whose ca- reer has been so conspicuously brilliant. has reached new heights of achieve ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Paul Gilmore in "The candIdate..-

The engagement of MT. Paul Gilmore for Saturday matinee and night at the Jeffer- son theatre assumes additional importance in his change of offering to the new com edy, 'The Candidate,' for this new play was produced by him only recently for the first time on any stage, and 1t has won unanimous favor in other cities. It is described as a comedy of young America. and deals with the ultra modern youth of the nation who has finished his co., lege days and is taking up business, po- litical and public life.