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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
ID Fathers Wary.

Your poor Wearied wife losing sIeep
night after night nursing the little one
suffering from that night fiend for chit
dren and horror to parents, Group.
should have a bottle of Taylor's Chero-
kee Remedy of Sweet Gum and MuI-
lein, an undoubted Group preventive
and cure for coughs, colds, consump-
ton, Whooping Cough, etc.
At druggists, &c., Soc. and sL00 q
bottle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

upon began using Doan's Kidney Pills
and passed gravel stone as large as
a pea. The next day / passed two
more and from then on improved rap
idly until cured"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DOAN's." soc, all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. N. 7.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Practical Suggestion.

A new association proposes to have
all American railroads lined with
flowers and hedges, but what our
railroad rights Of way really need is
to be lined with feather beds. What
good would it do anybody to fall on
a pansy when trains collide ?-Detroit
Free Press.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

A little candle went out walking one
dark night, and bugs and flies, moths
and men gave it an ovation; the next
monday 1t went out again. but no
one noticed it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
WIRE FENCING

Pittsburg Electric Welded fencing
for cattle, hogs, poultry, garden and
lawn. ROOFINGS OF galvanized iron,
corrugated and crimped; also rubber
roofings s1.00 square and upward
= Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 1896 N.
End St, Memphis. Tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
The Optimist.

Ex-senator Mason of Illinois gave
new definition Of an optimist in a re-
cent speech before the Boston City
club. "A true optimist," said the ge.
NAL senator, sis man who is able to
make lemonade at night out OF all the
lemons handed him during the day"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

screamed. I grew
worse and lay in bed
for weeks, the only
relief coming from
hypodermics. / was
treated by three ply
sicians without help
and the last one said
an operation was
na6arcarv r IN Gro
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Corrected His veracity.

James-Papa, amt got no strip.
Father-John, correct your brother.
John Cleaning over and peering into
James plate-Yes, you is.-Harper's
Weekly. !?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Accurately Informed.

How is 1t that woman eeems to
know SO much more about Europe than
most of us?" said the frank and out
spoken lady
Because" replied Miss Cayenne,
"she stayed at home and read guide
books instead of squandering her time
in travel
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
USED HYPoDERMics.

Only Relief from Terrible Suffering.
Thomas 3. Vest, 1905 So. 18th ST.,
Terre Haute, Ind. says: 81 had no
control over the urine and the pain
when voiding was SO great, often
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
a USEFUL XMAS GIFT

for man, woman or child is good
fountain pen. Waterman's Ideal is
the best pen made and the one that is
most initiated, therefore insist on the
genuine. Sold by all good dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
CASTLE TO STAY I'M ENGLAND
Report That Old Tattersaif Structure
Was to Be Brought to America
Set at Rest,

New York.-Tattersal castle, which
is near Lincoln, in England, was re-
Gently offered as gift to the British
nation. 1t was declined and afterward
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

Constipation causes many serious dis
Eases 1t is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Rlerce,s Pleasant Pellets. One laxative,
three for cathartie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

Az A REMEDY FOR MALARIA
I'm any form Elixir Babek has no equal.
it cures the most obstinate and long
standing cases.
1T gives pleasure to certify that the
8sEiixir Babelz' cured me of chi1ls and
nalarial fever. with which have suf-
fered for long ttme."-Augusts Epps,
Nanoe's Shops, Va.
It contains no quinine and is equally
Beneficial to young and old.
Elixir BabeFz, so cents, all druggists,
nr Kloczewsk & Co.. Washington, D. C.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
His Susnicion.

why did you leave the place in
which you were previously employ
ed?" asked the lead of the firm.
Il think" said the applicant for the
position Of Office boy, "de boss was
afraid If | stayed I might git his
place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
No Soap There.

It was modern version of that an
cient law that shoemakers' children
go barefoot. A ten-year-old boy had
presented himself at the settlement
playground coated with many layers
Of city soil. The teacher lost no time
Id administering reproof
Gee, how can I help it, SMILED
the boy, when me mothers wash
woman and takes all the soap away
wild 'er?'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

j Better the man who raises a laugh
than one who heaves a sigh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

His heart was as great as the world,
but there was no room in it to hold
the memory Of wrong.-Emerso
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

If thought photography ever be-
comes practical the world Will learn
some astonishing secrets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Natural.

Lady Visitor Doctor, the hurt In
my little dogs paw looks 20 angry
Feterinaria tura1ly my dear
lady, when you consider It is ia d pet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Labor Indorses the Red Seal.

Labor lndorses the Red Seal.
Direct approval OF the campaign for
the sale Of Red Cross seals has been
given by the American Federation of
Labor. according to an announcement
made by the National Association for
the Study and Prevention OF Tuber-
cuiosts
AT the last annual convention OF the
American Fed ssaastAasa Oh Labor, i
resolution was adopted calling on all
the members Of the federation to
further the sale as much as possible
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

Bfrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infanma.
tiou allays pains cures wind collie, CSC bottle,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

Many small bottle has developed
into a family jar.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

Stiff neck, Doesn't amount to much,
but mighty disagreeable You will Be sur
prised to see how quickly Hamlins Wizard
Oil will drive that stiffness out. One
night, that's all.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
Home Medicine Company,
Nashville. Tenn.

USHIISuSU. = =
I had the measles and they left me
with a bad cough, and hardly able to
get about I had heard of your won
derful remedy, POMONA. have
taken one bottle Of It, after which I
feel as good as I ever did in my life.
/ can safely say that it Is the best
remedy for coughs and general debil.
lty that can be had.
On sale by all druggists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
POMONA
Stops Ravages
of tuberculosis

A tissue building Compound that re-
iieves the system.
Working upon the theory that tu-
berculosis is aided by run down sys-
tenn the opposite view presented itself
in the assertion that a healthful body
could not harbor g. diseased or con-
sumptive lung.
Then the scientific fight demanded @
tonic or tissue building medicine.
POMONA, purely vegetable COM
pound containing neither narcotics nor
chemicals, seems to have been the
great restorative Wherever 1t has been
taken at a time before all possible
hope Of recovery was lost.
The letter below from Mr.. A. 3.
Stark, Wiswell, KY gives you in a
concise statement exactly the wonder
ful results that are daily being OBJ
tained by those who are In the hold
Of the great White Plague.
-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

Stella--If the third finger is for the
wedding ring, which is for divorce?
Bella-The finger of scorn.-Judge,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16
FsI $40

The Fortune Teller-You are de-
stined to marry great wealth.
]. NJ. P. Cunious Fine.
The Fortune Teller Unfortunately
death will claim you two days after
the event.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-16

In Hard Luck.
Hewitt-You are always broke.
Jewitt-I know it; couldn't raise
the wind with an electric fan.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-12-15
Bargain Prices on
Art Squares
Couch Covers
POrtieres

WEHAVE just received a
shipment Of Genuine Pastel
aintings in the new tints.
The subjects are very good
and the workmanship excel
lent. We also have a vari-
ETY. Of other pictures. Give
us the pleasure Of showing
you our line Of them. They
are worth looking at, and
they are priced very low.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-12-15
DON'T FORGET!
4 Splendid Assortment of
ROCKERS

Over Fifty Different Patterns to Select
from, and All Of them new designs and
strictly up-to-date, ranging in price from
$1.35 to $1,000. Childrens rockers from
9Oc. up. There is nothing more accept
able as an Xmas present than nice
Rocker, and we have them in great
abundance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
WESTERN MINERS ID
 RECEIVE CHARTER
American Federation of Labor
 Makes Concession
THREAT BY WORKERS
The United Miners in Convention Had Threatened to Withdraw From the Federation If Western Miners
 Were Not Favored

Washington, January 20.-After almost three days of argument on the subject, the executive council of the American Federation of Labor today decided to grant a charter to the Western Feder- ation of Miners on equal terms with the one now held by the United Mine Work CTS of America.
 The policy agreed upon by the council will now be submitted to the Western Federation of Miners for ratification.
 The effect of granting the charter to the Western Federation will in the event of it's ratification, be the establishment of a mining department under the jurisdic- tion of the American Federation of Labor
 The United Mine Workers of America in convention in Columbus, O., today unanimously voted to withdraw from the American Federation of Labor if the Western Federation of Miners was not granted a charter on the same terms with the former organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
NEWS OF GREENvILLE
Funeral of J. F. JOnhsOn Is Held-Was Prominent Man-Big Cotton Deal

Greenvlle, January 2o.-tSpecial)-Th funeral of J. F. Johnson occurred at 10 O clock this morning from the family residence and was conducted by Rev. H. T. Walden of Ensley, former rector of St. Thomas Episcopal church of this place, assisted by Rev. L. L. Gwaitney. pastor of the Baptist church. A very large number of citizens attended the funeral and interment at Magnolia ceme- tery.
 MT. Johnson was A years of age, and was one of Greenvlle's most prominent citizens. He had been president of the Bank of Greenville since it's organization in 1896, and some years ago established the Johnson Hardware company, one of the largest business houses in South Ala bama.
 About twelve years ago MT. Johnson married Miss Kate Flowers, who survives him, and among other relatives in Green vile is a sister, Mrs. B. H. Whiting ton
 The largest cotton transaction which has taken place this season here was consummated this week when HOO bales were sold by the Planters Mercantile company to Bashinsky of Troy; 300 bales were sold by A. G. Winkler to Marks & Gayle of Montgomery and 400 bales were sold by Beeland Mercantile com pany to the Georgia Cotton company of Troy. The average price was IA 5-S cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
For sale by
For sale by Patton-Pope Drug Go. 3rd Ave. and 2Oth St.
RATE INCREASE
 AGAIN POSTPONED

Washington, January 20.-Upon the con- clusion of the arguments of the proposed advances of freight rates in Western Trunk Line association territory today, Chairman Clements of the interestate commerce commission announced that the carriers had consented further to postpone the increase from February 1 to March 15, in order to afford the commits sion adequate time in which to deal with the great question presented.
 After nine and one-half hours of argu- ment in four days, the so-called western rate case was submitted finally to the commission at o'clock this afternoon. The record in the case covers approxi- mately 5000 pages of testimony, besides the yoluminous briefs of counsel and the reports of their oral arguments The commission expects to announce it's de cisions in the eastern and western cases by March l. Meantime the members will study the records with a view to reaching s conclusion. It is scarcely likely that discussion of the cases will be taken up bv the commission a body before the early part of February, and perhaps not before the middle of February. It is quite certain that the decisions once they are reached. will be announced as soon as . thev can be prepared, as it IS the desire of The commission to afford both the car ~ia,,z a,,., shes shippers adequate. time ill x-n,ob to adjust themselves to whatever conditions the decisions may make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

Thursday, January 19, Mrs. Malvlna H. Yerger celebrated her ninety-sec- ond birthday, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as we'll as many friends and neighbors calling to pay their respects-just as they have done for the past several years.
 Mrs. Yerger is understood to be the oldest citizen in Jackson, having come here as a bride of IS or 20 years of age Her husband was the late William Yer ger. judge of the court of last resort in this state for many years, and, one of the most notable jurists of his day. It was fudge Yerger who rendered the decision or the court in the celebrated Union and Planters bank bond case, holding tha, the bonds were valid and that they should be paid, but they were afterwards repudiated by the legislature and the debt vet hangs like a pail over the state that is. in the money markets of tlr world.
 Mrs. Yerger was the mother of twelve bll.9n, five of whom are yet living viz William Yerger mayor of Greenville Mrs Frank Johnston of this city; Alex Yerger of Houston, Tex; Mrs. Florence Gilbert of Jackson: Miss Louise Yerger known as Sister Mechtildes of the Con vent of Mercy, Vicksburg. Of living grandchildren there are about thirty. and of great-grandd dAildren more than forty
 This remarkable old lady is still hale and hearty, sees well with the aid oi glasses, and bids fair to reach the cen tury mark. She is loved and respected hy all who know her. and her home or President street will be the Mecca fol hosts of friends and relatives tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Gossip Among Those Returning
BY CLYDE W. ENNIS

would be to the advancement of Alabama in every respect. He is a warm personal friend of Gov. Emmet sO'Neal, and was warmly received by the chief executive in Montgomery yesterday. A
 McLane Triton of Pell City, an officer of the Alabama Bankers association, re- turned last night en route to his home He said the past few days had been spent by him and other friends from Pet City getting in touch with conditions and out lining plans to pass the bankers bill in which he Is very much interested. In ed- dtion to MT. Triton there were from Pell City T. H. Rennie and Charles Pratt.
 Maurice Willows of the Boys club re- turned from Montgomery last night. He has been down to the capitol lobbying for the passage of the juvenile court bill and other measures which are for the uplift of the erring boys. He said every indication pointed to the present legisla- ture giving permanent relief to several questions which are causing grave con- cern in regard to the waifs of Alabama. He said the juvenile court bill appeared to be an easy winner. s
 Others returning last night were Attor- ney F. H. Cabaniss, Max J. Winkler, who is interested in several pending bills be- fore the law makers; M. M. Ullman, local attorney; Ben Davis, an attorney representing several labor organizations; John F. Proctor reading clerk of the house, of Scottsboro; P. c. Ratliff. To- cal leader of the prohibition forces; Henry Dean, and others
 W. A. Gibson, speaker of the third house." returned yesterday from Mont, gomery He was elected speaker by a handsome majority and has wielded powerful influence among the as- sembled brethren. In discussing he measure before the third house" yes terday Speaker Gibson said a bill was pending to bar all legitimate members from the lobby of the Exchange hotel as that properly belonged to the third house" members. It is said this meas ure is in retaliation of the anti-lobby- ing bill which was introduced in the house and which was aimed at Brooks Lawrence and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
HOY IN JAIL
Is Charged With Striking Miner on
 Head With Pick

Will Harrison, a 16-year- old white boy, was locked in the county jail yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Dave Ken nybrook on charge of assault with intent to murder It is charged that Harrison struck another miner named Bob Simmonds on the head with a pick, inflicting serious wound.
 Simmonds was hurried to Birming- ham and carried to St. Vincent's hos pital, where he is in critical con dition. It is not thought that the blow will prove fatal. however It seems that the two had a difficulty in Bes- sic mine yesterday morning and the fight followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Announcement Is Pleasing

Columbus, O., January 20.-Announce- ment that the executive board of the
 American Federation of Labor at Wash
 ington today had granted a charter Of
 membership to the Western Federation of Miners was received with pleasure to-
 night by the 400 delegate miners now in
 Columbus attending the convention Of the United Mine Workers of America.
 The action of the executive board ia be-
 lieved here to have been brought about
 by the threat made by the convention to
 withdraw from the American federation
 unless the Western Ore and Metal Miners
 were given industrial charter. the same
 as held by the Uniied Mine Workers of
 America.
 'eThe charter had to be given the western
 miners before our convention here ad- iourned or we would have withdrawn from the American Federation of Labor. I expected the charter would be granted today said President Tom Lewis of the United Mine Workers tonight.
 The color line problem came up in con Tention today when Robert Berkley. a negro delegate from Duquoin, H., com plained of discourteous treatment accord ed him by the management of hotel here, where the credentials committee has established it's headquarters The negro claimed he was denied the privilege of riding up to the headquarters in the pas senger. elevator and was required to take the freight elevator. The convention rp- held the negro by voting for the appoint ment of committee to find new head quarters. On motion to the effect that suitable quarters could not be found. the convention considered motion to adjourn to some other city which was de- clared out of order by President Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
LINEVILLE COURT
 IS IN SESSION

Iinevlle, January 20.-(Special) 1.-The county court of Clay is In session this week and quite number of misdemean- or and felony cases are being tried. To- day the case of the state vs. Collins Is being tried. The defendant in this case is young man, and is charged with shooting Jim Hawkins with intent to mur- der him. The defendant set up an albi as a defense.
 The case of the state vs. Jake Bell, charged with the murder of Arthur Mos ley. is set for Friday. This murder oc- cured near Lineville last November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
LARGE FUND FOR
 HEBREW COLLEGE

New York, January 20.-One hundred and one thousand dollars toward a proposed s150,0O0 fund for the building of new departments at the Hebrew Union college at Cincinnati was sub scribed today just before the election of officers and adjournment by the twenty second council of the Union of Hebrew Congregations In addition Jacob H. Schiff subscribed s5O00 for the extension work of the schools and synagogues of the union congregations and agreed to pay similar amour, to the work annually.
 A committee In Pittsburg and an other in Cincinnati each announced 8 subscription of s2500.
 To the Hebrew Union college fund Mir. Schiff gave S25,000 and Julius Ro- senwald of Chicago gave $50,0O0. 9th CT subscribers were Mrs. Bertha Nah len, Cleveland, O., and Frederick Lag. arus, Columbus, O., each 5000; Alumn. Association of the Hebrew Union CoL lege, s5000; Marcus Rauh, Pittsburg Congregation Of Portland, Ore and Philip Hamburger, Pittsburg, each s1000 one congrega ton in San Fran else, s5O0O; another congregation, in San Francisco. s10.000: Albany and Chattanooga, $10C0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Thompson Announces

Denutv Auditor Duncan l.. Thomp- son announces that he has derermined to make the race for auditor or pup lie accounts to succeer his chlef, E. d. Smith, who cannot succeed himsell. MI Tn ompson has been connected with the auditors office since 1904, when he was rendered the position of clerk by Audi tor T. M. Henry. When MT. smith was elected auditor MT. Thompson was made deputy auditor and has nlled Dotn positions with credit to himself ana the entire satisfaction of the people Of the state.
 MT, Thompson is a native of Talla- hatchie. and still claims that as his home. Before coming to Jackson, seven years ago, he was deputy sherih of his county four years, so that he has had long and valuable experience in office work and is in every way competent and worthy the confidence of the peo- pie of the state
 As intimated in these dispatches, C. T. Downer and M. F. Doughty, the two drummers who engaged in a shooting scrape last week. refused to testify when ararigned in the police court this morning. on the ground that they would incriminate themselves. Mrs | Doughty, handsome and stylishl, dresed young woman, in whose room | the SnOOL1nR OccuIItu, dlSo CitoCu " | testify, and on the same grounds, ant
 Police Justice Manship dismissed thu case
 There were no other eyewitnesses t | the shooting but one of the young ladies of the house at which the Dough | tvs room. testifed that she heard tn l shots and that Mr. Downer told he
 as he came down the stairs that h. | had "been in a shooting scrape." Whel arrested Downer told the police tha Doughty came in the room and fired ol him. that in the scuffle he got contro | of the pistol and turned it on Doughty l shooting him in the head.
 l The case is now up to the grand jur.
 but in the event the same excuse i accepted. that cf ton, tn,
 public's curiosity will never be grari fled.
 Seek Arnold's Relatives Adiutant General Fridge is in receip of a letter from F. A. Fenning, an attor-
 ney at Washington, D. C., asking for in | formation as to the whereabouts of rela. lives of Major Ripley Allen Arnold wht was born in Mississippi and appointed tt | a West Point cadetship in 1883. The arm!
 records show that he was murdered 1T | September, 1858, while in the service O.
 the United States army, and the Wash i ington attorney has an idea that Missis | sppi has some record of him. Such i
 not the case, however, and publicity il