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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
!. PA|NFU TROUBLE WITH FINGER NAILS
Sometimes Three Fingers Without Nai3 at One Time. Began 25
 Years Ago. No Permanent Cure.
 Began to Use Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In a Short Time Nails Were We'll. No Further Trouble.

1T have suffered from the same trouble tpainful finger nails] at different periods of my life. The first time of its occurrence, perhaps twenty-five years ago, after trying home remedies without getting helped. asked my doctor to prescribe for me, but it was not for year or more that my nails and fingers were we'll The inflammation and suppuration began at the base of the finger nal Sometimes 1t was so painful that had to use a poultice to induce suppuration
 After the pus. was discharged the swelling would go down until the next period of inflammation, possibly not more than week or two afterwards. These frequent infiam-
 Perhaps ten years later, I began again to suffer from the same trouble Again I tried various remedies, among them pre- scription from doctor of a friend of mine. who had suffered from a like trouble. This seemed to help somewhat for time, but 1t scription from my own doctor. but this was so irritating to the sensitive, diseased skin that could not use it. began to use Cutl- cura Soap and Ointment. ! had used tho Cuticura Ointment previously or! my chil- dren's scalps with good effect, I did not use the Soap exclusively, but 1 rubbed the Cuti- cura Ointment into the base of the nall every night thoroughly, and as often beside as could l had not used it but a. few weeks before my nails were better, and in short time they were apparently well. There was no more suppuration. nor infiammation the nails grew out clean again. One box of Cuti- cura Ointment was all that used in effecting a cure" (Signed) Mrs, l. J. Horton, kato- nah, N. Y., Apr. l3, 1910. On Sept. 2l, Mrs. Horton wrote: have had no further return
 Sold everywhere, Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, sole props. 139 Columbus Ave, Boston: A4Mailed free samples of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with 32-p. book on skin treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
"Hats Off, Al Great State
 Sunday School Convention
WHERE TOF|ND
 STATE OFFICERS

Montgomery, April 25.-(Special.)- The board of commissioners of Mont Gomery Is expected to pass upon 8 lerge number of important matters within the next few days. The most pressing business that the commission CTS have to consider are trackage right ts of the Lee Street Terminal company and of the Alabama Traction company, several appointments in the various city departments, and other matters of great interest to the people of the city.
 In regard to the trackage rights, the old city council passed upon these ma t. ters, allowing to each company a fran chise to operate it's lines. The Lee Street Terminal company was granted a right of way from the Louisville and Nash pot to Montgomery street, between Lee and Motion streets The chief opposi ton to this track comes from the Mo bile and Ohio Railroad company, which corporation does not want the new line laid across its tracks
 This company is a local concern, or ganized and capitalized by number qf well known business men of this city. proposition has been made by the M obile and Ohio Railroad company to build a spur track into the property of the Lee street company and handle the cars on the terminal. The promoters of the new company declare that the railroad company cannot give them the service they would require.
 The Alabama Traction company, or ganized several months ago, obtained a franchise from the old council to operate It's lines along Lee street from the union depot to Montgomery street and thence along Montgomery street 70 Court Square, up Dexter avenue to McDonough, and thence north and south to the Woman's college.
 This company has already completed it's track from the union depot to Mont gomery street, but at this point the Montgomery Traction company objects to allowing the new concern to eth eI cross it's tracks or pass over its tracks to Court Square. It is not known how these trackage rights will be adjusted but it is thought that the matter will be determined within the next few days
 Several important appointments have been scheduled for the near future These include changes in the police de- partment, the water works company and others. It Is rumored that the heads of both of these departments will be removed and others named in thei, place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
TRAVELLERS MEET AT STATE CAPITAL Montgomery Has a Warm Welcome for T. P. A.
 State Convention

Mortgomery, April 25.-(Special) )-The annual session of the state division of the Travellers Protective association will be held in Montgomery on Friday and Saturday of this week. An interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion, and 1t is contemplated that more than 100 members of the state as- sociatfon will be present at the annual gathering. The meeting of the association will be held at the rooms of the Bus iness Mems league.
 The annual meeting of the association will be called to order Friday morning by President J. w. Weiss of Mobile. The members of the convention will then and Frank Kohn, president of the Bus iness Mems league.
 Business will be transacted until ? o'clock, when the association will attend the ball game in a body. On Friday night at the Gay-Teague hotel a ban quet will be rendered the members of the association, to which Governor O'Neal, the commissioners of the city, President Kohn and Secretary Bruce Kennedy of the Business Mems league and others have been invited.
 The business session will conclude on Saturday at 12 o'clock, when the after noon will be given over to pleasure.
 Local officers who are arranging for the convention are H. c. Burdeshaw, president of Post A. the Montgomery d- vision of the association; Leo Gassen- hemer, secretary, and Charles Mortz. chairman of the committee on arrange ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
ARM0RY CHARGES
 EXPLAINED AWAY
Commission Agrees to Drop Matter Following State
 ment of Officers

Representatives of the military forces quartered ih the city hall appeared before the commissioners yesterday and satis- factorily explained the alleged depreda- ticns charged to the soldiers by officials of the library In brief the allegations were that the soldiers abused their privi- leges at the city hall, which called for heated criticism from the commissioners. ending in their statement that the sol armory if the charges were found to be correst.
 Capt c. H. Mandy, representing Troop D. Capt Nell Smith of Company B, and Lieut.. Ed Anderson of Battery were the officers to appear before the commits sioners. They stated that a courtmartial had been held and the soldiers placed un- der military oath but no light could be thrown upon the charges made previously by the library officials
 The commissioners by unanimous vote agreed to drop the heated controversy, but placed the officers under pledge to account strictly for the conduct of the men under their command while in the city hall. The officers promised to see that the conduct of the soldiers was good while under their care. It was agreed that police headquarters was to be in stanty notified when the troops were through drilling.
 The military men claim that grave in- justice has been done the citizen soldiery by the sensational charges made. They disclaim absolutely any guilt in the prem ises and displayed letters yesterday pur- porting to show that on three successive occasions the same charges have been preferred by the library officials. The charges, it is stated have been made to Mayor Ward, Mayor O'Brien. Mayor Exum and finally to the commissioners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

When the health teacher was here 1t was his ambition to prove to the people of this city, the same as he has in thou sands of others, that when he came he brought rejoicing and happiness into thousands of homes. that heretofore have been misery and sorrow, not from want or poverty, no, no. but for health and strength In some homes it was darling baby or older child whose life seemed to be ebbing slowly away; in many cases 1t was worms of some kind that a few doses of natures own Quaker Herb Ex- tract would expel the worma, and they were made well. Some homes were sor- rowful on account Of pcor, weak, run down mother, who was dragging around from day to day, at times more dead than alive, pain in the back, that tired, languid feeling, could not bear anything tight around her waist. stomach would bloat, belching, shortness of breath. dig ziness. headache at times, sometimes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

did not care to live, had tried every
 treatment with no relief but here is
 where the health teacher and his Quaker
 Extract and oil of Balm show yon
 Quaker is in class by itself. for it cures
 just these kind of cases and thousands
 of women and children are living wit nesses to prove it.
 The husband and father that provides
 a home and family. the same as MT. C. w. Newman of 22t7ia Second avenue who is carpenter by occupation, has had catarrh of the stomach, a soreness mos. of time, had like lump in his troat. that he could not get up or down. his bowels very constipated, had to take pills
 pellets, salts or something all the time
 to make them act. He got one bottle of Quaker Extract, used 1t 10 days, came
 back to Gunn's pharmacy and said give
 me three more bottles of Quaker Extract for it is the best medicine in the world. the lump in nay chest is gone, my stom- ach does not bloat, my bowels are just
 acting fine. and it's the only medicine I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
NEWS OF PRATTVILLE

Prattville, April Special l)-Farmers report the cotton as looking rather sickly today on account of the cool weather A number of farmers in this section are ready to chop and there were some cotton fields planted in March that were chopped last week. It is, however, the unanimous opinion of the farmers as far as heard from that this weather will not interfere with the stand, nor permanently injure the cotton weed.
 Farmers are reporting almost universal 1y a good stand of corn this season, and while it is not believed there is as much planted in this section as was planted last year, it is thought the land has been bet ter prepared and will make as much or more than the last year if seasons are as marked by all who travel in this section that the farm lands are better prepared than ever before in recent times
 The series of services at the Baptist chhurch of this city were begun yester- day and quite a large and appreciative audience met the Rev. H. A. Hunt at both services. Rev H. A. Hunt is one of those ministers employed by the Home Missionary Board of the Baptist church. his associates are in the city of Montgom- cry, and he will be here for ten days or two weeks and will conduct the two ser vices daily in the church, and two noon- day services near the plant of the Conti- mental Gin company and at the cotton mills of this city. These noon-day ser vices are for the benefit of the employees not able to attend the regular services at the church.
 The Rev. Hunts wife accompanies him in these services and conducts the music. Much interest is expected to be manifest ed during the series here, and great good Is to be accomplished by the revival of the church.
 The revival appears to be a part of the campaign organized for the larger cities of the south, and Prattville is only able to have the benefit of these services by be- ing near Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
l Make Men Young Again
This Man Is Young at 55 Years

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
ODD FELLOWS PICNIC
 AT PRATT CITY TODAY
Anniversary of Founding of Order to Be Celebrated, With Altman
 as Chief Speaker

The anniversary of the founding of the Odd Fellows order will be fittingly celebrated today at Pratt City by a joint picnic in which all the branches of Odd Fellowship will participate.
 The picnic will be held at the park at East Highlands and an attractive programme has been arranged. The lodges that will take part are Jeffer- son Valley S5, Pratt City 243. Sandusky Al, Pratt Encampment and Rebekah lodges. As the past year has been a banner year in Odd Fellow circles a large assemblage is anticipated.
 The programme will include music by the Woodman band. speaking by prominent members of the order. dn- ner and various contests and games. The orator of the day will be Judge John w. Altman of Birmingham. The local speakers will be Judge G. M. Tay- Tor, Maj. Sam Foley and Capt c. l.. Lacey
 The lodges will meet at the Pratt City hall at 8 o'clock and proceed to the grounds. The speaking will be from 10 to 11:3O o'clock, music to 12, dinner 12 to l, music and songs from to 2, after which the contests and games will take place.
 Through the liberality of the mer- chants many valuable prizes are of- fered to the contestants of the various events.
 Announcements
 There will be choir meeting tonight at the First Presbyterian church, East Highlands, at 730 o'clock All mem- 5ers are urged to attend.
 The Bachelor Girls Embroidery club will meet with Miss Maud Wood Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
 Services will be held Thursday even ing at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Frank Marston.
 The Eagles baseball club will meet the Brook side nine this afternoon on the Brookside grounds.
 Personals
 Miss Lela Hall will entertain her Sun day school class at her residence on Third street and Elder avenue this afternoon from 2:3O to o'clock.
 Miss Esse Young of Hartselle is visit ing relatives and friends in the city.
 Mrs w. w. Wells of Grant is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. F. Weir on Third Street./
 Mrs Sam Foley is quite i'll at her home on Second avenue.
 Charles McCarrol has been transferred to the Whtevile division of the Tennes- see company, where he will hold the posi- ton of chief engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
BUYS 1000 BALES OF
 COTTON AT b CENTS

Anniston, April 25.-(Special.)-T. D. Maybank, who is buyer for the Amer ican Net and Irvine company big Anniston concern which uses between 5000 and 10000 bales every year in the manufacture of fishing parapher- nalia, etc, purchased 1000 bales of cot ton from Wilson & Go. here Monday afternoon for a consideration of $75, ,000. The cotton had been stored in the warehouse of the Farmers union here for several months. It brought about 15 cents per pound.
 D. B. Lacy, president of the Alabama Construction company, left Monday for Woodlawn, Ky. where his concern has big contract under the Louis vile and Nashville, and Wilmer Lacy, the junior member of the firm of Lacy & Sons, left on the same day for Lake Shore, Miss, the company having also secured contract from the Louisville and Nashville to rebuild the road from Bay St. Louis, near Lake Shore, to New Orleans. These con tracts represent a big outlay, and the Messrs. Lacy have carried with them a goodly force of workmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

Montgomery, April 5.-(Special)-The Country club of Montgomery has issued it's second annual invitation for golf tournament on June 22 23 and 24 At this tournament four important events will be held, including the Country club trophy, the Carter Hill trophy, the Wood ley Road trophy and the Oak Park trophy.
 The Country club trophy will be played between the first sixteen to qualify, the trophy to go to the runner up. In this event a prize will be awarded for the lowest qualifying score.
 The Carter Hill trophy will be playe l between the second sixteen to qualify. trophy to runner up: the Woodley Road trophy the third sixteen to qualify, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
PETITIONS ARE ss
 OUT IN MADISON
Will Require Only 800 Sig natures to Call Liquor
 Election

Huntsville, April 25.-(Special. .)-Peti- tions addressed to the probate judge ask ing that an election be called at as early date as practicable to allow the quail fled voters of Madison county to vote on the question of whether the sale of liquor shall be legalized or not were put in circulation here today and 1t is believed that within two or three days the neces- sary number of signatures will be se- on which the percentage of signatures to the liquor petition must be based, was singularly small, only a few over 100. and the petition will be signed by about 800 to make it effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Moved to No. 402 North 18th Street. w. J. Daniel, Real Els tate. Bell 4390. Peoples 519.
Don't Suffer With Indigestion or Stomach
 Troube-Quaker Herb Extracts Will Cure You
Citizens Who Cured Quaker and Are Quaker
 

ever took that just toned and seemed |" build me right up.
 Mrs. F.. w. German, who resides as 1912 North Nineteenth street, who has laid Up three months with rheumatism in arms, shoulders, Lack and lower limbs. so bad at times she never put her foot on the floor for weeks, tried every known remedy without even relief. and two bot ties of Quaker Extract and two 25c bot ties of oil of Balm has cured her. She now feels like girl. no aches or pains and says that Quaker Extract and oil Of Balm did more for her than S1O0 worth of other medicine.
 Now, this is the way the health teacher. proves what he says. Quaker Herb Remedies cure, even where all others have failed, hundreds of people have had their hearing restored, the sense of taste and made smell all brought back. Peopia with stiff limbs and joints have all been made well. Obtain the remedies at Gunn's pharmacy. corner Third avenue and Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
PLAYS
 ARE CONDEMED

New Orleans, April 25.-The Federation of Catholic Societies of Louisiana ended It's ninth annual convention bere last night after re-eecting Charles T. Depe- chaud president Four hundred dele gates. representing 21O organizations. at tended Resolutions were adopted which strongly condemned immoral plays and publications, urged broader support of Catholic institutions and condemned di- vorce and other prevailing evils. This convention was the largest in the history of the federation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
LIQUOR PETITION
 IS OUT IN bL0UNT Presbyterians Propose to Build New Church-Com-
 mencements Begin

Oneonta, April 1.-(special.)-It has been rumored that a petition for an election on whether or not liquor shall be sold in Blount is being circu- lated in the northeastern part of the county for signers.
 The Oneonta and Inman baseball clubs crossed bats on the Oneonta diamond Saturday afternoon in quite an interest ing game, which resulted in score oi IS to ' in favor of Oneonta.
 The U. s. A. Presbyterians, it Is said contemplate organizing and building 8 new house of worship in Oneonta at ar early date. If so, this will give foul churches in this little city
 Oneonta is making considerable and much-needed improvements in its side. walks. The city will soon have cement streets on First avenue.
 David Hood, an old and esteemed citi- last November, has returned to Oneonta in the hope of improving his health, hay ing developed a case of pelagra while ir Nashville.
 The bud and cut worms are very num- erous in this section this spring, and are doing considerable damage to gardens and young corn.
 Bynum Bros. have bought the old Ham ilton property on the corner of First avenue and Third street, and will in the near future erect large store building on the lots.
 The Oneonta public school closed with an interesting programme, part of which was rendered on last night; large audi ence was present and enjoyed the exer- cises very much. The closing exercises will take place tonight, when the senior classes of the school will render their part of the programme.
 The enrolment of the school under the management of Mrs Matte Owens, prin- cipal, has been the largest of any preced- ing session, necessitating the employment of three assistant teachers, Mrs. w M Self, Miss Simms and Miss Huffstatter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
NEGRO ONLY WANTS
 BILLION DOLLARS

Washington. April 25.-A billion dollars is the modest sum that Ebert R. Robin son, Chicago negro, asks to collect in tbe United States court of claims. The government is made defendant in a suit he has brought because of alleged in Judgements on patents on an electrical signal system he alleges were granted 10 him. Robinson, an attor ley, will argue his own case when it comes up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
DIR. SANDERS IS
 LAID TO REST

Stevenson, April 25.-(Specal Jon ac- count of the funeral of the Rev. pr. C. B. Sanders, which was conducted here
 last Sunday by the Rev. Cawthon A. Bow en Of Trinity M E. church. South, of Bir- mingham, Ala, the Sunday school con vention was postponed until today. The convention was called to order this morn- ing In the M. F. church, South, where a large audience enjoyed both the morning and afternoon sessions and an intermis- sion for dinner. The convention will hold It's next meeting at Helston's chapel in July. In the absence of w. J. Martin, who was in Montgomery, MT. E. K. Mann was elected president pro tenn for to- days session.
 On April 29th and s0th the Jackson Coun- ty Preachers and Laymen's meeting will convene in the Methodist church here. Among those whose names are on the pro- gramme are the Rev. W. O. Rencher and the Rev. Frank Gardner of Flat Rock. Ala. Rev. R. H. Hartford of Scottsboro, Ala, and M. B. Clemens of Bridgeport, Ala.
 Many acres of land in this country have been inundated by the unusually heavy rains and the consequent overflow of creeks and the Tennessee river Prepa- ration for planting both cotton and corn has been delayed by the rains and cold weather. Oats and clover already planted have been in many places washed up by overflows.
 Funeral services for John Ellis, aged So years, who died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his son, B. R. Ellis, at 1 o'clock, were conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon by the Rev. Newton H. Price. The interment was at the College ceme- and afternon sessions and an intermis- weeks. He was formerly resident of Scottsboro, Ala, but for years has made his nome with his son. MT. B. R. Ellis, a prominent citizen of this place. Besides this son. MT. Ellis is survived by two granddaughters, Mrs. Charles D. Me Guffey and Miss Mary Ellis, both of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
INSANE MAN JUMPS
 INTO SMOKE STACK

San Jose, Cal, April 25-Pat Feeling, a trusted inmate of the state hospital for the insane at Agnew, adopted novel means of killing himself yesterday. He climbed to the top of 64-foot smokestack and jumped down inside the stack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

The body of Marion F. Haynes, aged q years, of West Huntsville. was brought here today from Tullahoma, where he died while on a visit. Haynes leaves d young widow four brothers, two sisters and a mother.