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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
PAINT LII TROUBLE WITH FINGER NAILS
Sometimes Three Fingers Without Nails 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.

"I have suffered from the same trouble rpainful finger nailsl at different periods of my life. The first time of it's occurrence. perhaps twenty-five years ago, after trying home remedies without getting helped l asked my doctor to prescribe for me, but 1t was not for a year or more that my nails and fingers were well. The inflammation and suppuration began at the base of the finger nail Sometimes 1t was so painful that l had to use poultice 10 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 infam-- nations resulted in the loss of the nail. l had sometimes as many as three fingers in this state at one time.
 Perhaps ten years later. l began again to suffer from the same trouble. Again l tried various remedies. among them pre- scription from doctor of friend Of mine, seemed to help somewhat for time, but it was not permanent cure, next tried pre- scription from my own doctor. but this was 90 irritating to the sensitive. diseased skin cura Soap and Ointment. I had used the Cuticura Ointment previously on my chl- dren's scalps with good effect. l did not use the Soap exclusively. but l rubbed the Cuii- eira Ointment into the base of the nail every night thoroughly. and as often beside as l could. had not used it but a few weeks before my nails were better. and in a short time they were apparently well. There was no more suppuration, nor inflammation. the nails grew out clean again. One box of Cutl- cura Ointment was all that l used in effectlng cure" (Signedl Mrs. l. J Horton, kato- nah. N. T., Apr. l3, 1910. On Sept. 2l, Mrs. Horton wrote: have had no further return of the trouble with my finger nails. "
 Sold everywhere. Send 10 Potter Drug < Chem Corp, Boston, for free book on the skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
DYSPEPSIA PROOF
How Any Meal Can Re Thoroughly En-
 jOyed Fly Any Stomach
Costs You Nothing to Try stuart's Dys-
 pepsia Tablets


 Men as a rule, are first discovered by their enemies. Their antagonists turn on the searchlight, and the proof of merit will lie in being able to stand the flash.
 It was only In this way that MT. White ever knew that dyspepsia was one of Mr. Blacks worst enemies. Sit ting face to face at a two-by-four table he handed his afflicted friend the bill of fare: oyster Cocktail. Stuffed Olives.
 Boston Clam Chowder.
 Strained Gumbo. <
 Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms
 Roast Beef Hash.
 Boiled OK Tongue with Sauerkraut
 Lobster a la Newburg.
 Baked Pork and Beans. Combination Crab Salad.
 Hot Mince Pie.
 Pineapple Fritters.
 MT. White ordered a little of each.' Mr. Dyspepsia Black ordered crackers big breakfast this morning." he said that I'll just take bite to keep you company" But MT. White could not be deceived: T am afraid you can't stand the gleam, MT. Black. Why don't you say you have dyspepsia and be done with 1t? You'll always have that hungry look anyhow as long as you have dyspepsia. Now. listen. My stom- ach was in just as bad condition as yours at one time. But now I can eat anything, at any time. For instance this clam chowder or sirloin steak or even the lobster would be just as wei come to my stomach as your crack CTS and milk. You don't realize how this dyspepsia business is robbing you of your spirit of your energy, and ability to think quickly. I can't help notice it. You haven't the cheer and sociability you had three months ago Now I'll tell you what to do." and thereat the cheerful MT. White took a vial from his pocket and extracted a wee tablet There, there is a tablet that contains an ingredient. one grain of which di- gests 5000 grains of food. For even the worst dyspeptic it's the only thing that really gives relief. The reason is 1t relieves the stomach of nearly all the work it has to do, digests every thing in the stomach and stimulates the gastric juice. I can't get along without them. They are Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets. You can get them any where on earth for soc a package" Yes, it is true. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets absolutely stop heartburn, nau- sea, indigestion, dyspepsia of the worst type, sour stomach. bloaty feeling and all quotations and irritation, and freshen and invigorate the stomach. all the good there Is in your fo od. You will forget you ever had stomach to worry you.
 l Send us your name and address to- day and we will at once send you by mail . sample package, free. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,. 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
BIG DOUBLE BILL
 FRIDAY NIGHT

The Young Mems Christian association management has booked a big double att traction for next Friday night. Chatta- nooga is to play the Young Mems Chris tian association and Ensley high school is to try conclusions with Birmingham High school.
 Chattanooga comes to defend the hon. or of Sunny Tennessee and the local Young Mems Christian association will do or die in the defense of Fair Alabama" If the boys from Ensey defeat the Bir-. mingham High school team they, stand chance for~the prep championship, which honor the High school fellows of Bir- mingham covet very much.
 As High school has played all of it's games in the afternoon heretofore very few adults who have read of their mar velous team work have been able to see them under fire. Next Friday night the opportunity will be given
 The Young Mems Christian associa- ton team came out of the Mobile game with injuries to Greenwood and he has recovered enough to warrant his appear ance next Friday night.
 The team is working hard and a few changes in the lineup will occur, which will cause the Tennesseans some worry next Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
CRANBERRY MARVELS
 AT CITY'S GROWTH

W. H. Cranberry. a prominent broker of New York. was in Birmingham yester- day. He was here to arrange the details for transaction of business in Birming- ham and will return to New York short ly. He said yesterday was the first time he had been in Birmingham in twelve years and that the great growth of the city since that time was nothing less than marvellous.
 T can recall wildly" said MT. Gran berry, 'the small stores that were for merly where your large office buildings are now, and the changes from that con dition to the present are little less than a dream I am sure that no city in America can show such splendid growth as Birmingham. Added to this growth is your census returns, which were broad ly advertised and which gave to Birming- ham a prominence enjoyed by few cities of your age"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
No Change at Albany

Albany, N. Y., January 24-The daily ballot for United States senator showed no change in the strength of the lead ing candidates but the air tonight teemed with rumors.
 The most persistent report was that the Tammany leaders had let MT. Shee- han know that they would stand by him only until Friday and then if he did not gain the necessary F or 19 votes on the next two ballots they would begin to look for another candidate. Some of MT. Sheehan's friends said this was too ridiculous to discuss
 Other stories circulated of the inten- tion of Mr Sheehan or Edward NJ Shepard to withdraw and of negotia- l. tions looking to the selection of a com promise candidate could not be traced to a reliable source
 MT. Sheehan received s9 votes on the sixth ballot tonight, l3 less than was needed for. election.
 The other candidates got at least one vote and the new conner, Curtis N. Doug lass of Albany. brother-in-law of Gov ernor Dix and a former state senator, received three. The list of democratic candidates now numbers Il and there is talk of fresh accessions tomorrow
 When Senator Roosevelt was asked if the "insurgents' had discussed a com promise candidate at their meeting this afternoon he replied:
 q think we have discussed about 25 or 90 candidates"
 The democrats whc boted the party caucus will insist that the first ad- vances toward a compromise should come from the majority, now voting for Shee- han.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Democrats Holt Caucus

Charleston, W. Va, January 24-rleven democratic members of the legislature today "bolted'' the action of last Wednes- day nights senatorial caucus and as a result, while W. E. Chiffon received three Blore votes in the separate sessions than the number required to elet, Clarence Watson. nominee for the short term, was two votes short
 The result followed upon complications that had already existed since the con vening of the legislature January II, when the fifteen republican members of the state senate refused to enter the sen ate chamber
 The return here of the fifteen republi- can senators from Cincinnati today did not result in the promised settlement of political differences between the repub- lican and democratic factions in the sen- ate. Instead Senator Meridith and Sena- tor Siluer. the two arbitrators represent ing each party, reported tonight that the arbitration committee had not reached an agreement.
 The bolt of the democratic members from the senatorial caucus action was lead by Representative Hubbard of Wheeling. who charged money had been used to obtain the nomination of Wat son.
 Unless the democrats and republicans reach an agreement tomorrow regarding the deadlock in the senate, it is probable the republicans will not answer to their names when a ballot is taken in the joint assembly It is likewise probable that democrats of the senate will scat ter their votes So as to prevent an cleo tion until the differences between the two branches of the legislature are settled.
 On the first ballot in the legislature to- day W. F. Chiffon received 62 votes for United States senator, full term, three more than enough to elect. Clarence Watson. for the short term, receiy ed 5i votes, two short
 The house and senate voted separa tely. In the senate five of the IS votes were cast for Chiffon for the long term the rest scattering. Watson received six for the short term. In the house Watson got 51, Il scattering and 23 not voting Chil- ton received 57, with five scattering and 24 not voting. The republicans did not vote. Both Chiffon and Wa son are dem. oCratS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
REAL ESTATE MEN
 NAME COMMITTEE

meeting of the Birmingham real es- ta te dealers was held yesterday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium for the purpose of appointing the com mittees of the new association which has been recently organized In view of af- fliating with the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges.
 The meeting yesterday afternoon was representative of the majority of dealers in the city, about thirtyfive being pres ent After the appointment of the com mittees, other matters pertaining merely to sthe interest of the association were taken up for discussion.r In view of the standing committees appointed it was thought. to be unadvisable to create any board of directors
 The outlook of the new association is extremely good, and 1t is expected by the members of the organization that business will be greatly bettered by the harmony which the new schedules to be incorporated in the constitution of the association have tendency to promote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MATTRESS MEN IN
 CONFERENCE HERE
MANUFACTURERS OF SOUTH DIS- CUss CONDITION OF BUsINESs-AN ATLANTA MAN EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

A meeting of prominent mattress manufacturers of the south was held yesterday at the Hotel Hillman. The meeting was for the purpose or ex- changing views regarding the prevail ing conditions and of getting in touch with the mon engaged in the manu- facture of mattresses in various cities of the south
 Quite a number came hore for the meeting, representing Atlanta, Knox vile. Nashville. Memphis. New Orleans and other cities.
 After being in session at the hotel several hours the meeting was ao- iourned and the members left during the afternoon and evening for their homes.
 It was given out following the ad- iournment that no topics of general interest were discussed as the manu- lecturers were accustomed to gather every year and discuss questions or common interest to tn cir special line of trade
 Louis Gholstin of Atlanta was one of the prominent men who was here for the meeting. He was the guest of local friends and relatives after the meeting and was shown over the city by them He left last night over the Southern railway for his home in Atlanta
 We are Xell pleased with condt- tions" he said last night. and busi- ness generally looks fine. Birmingham certainly is growing and will no doubt perform greater wonders in the future than in the past. l am always glad to come over here. as Birmingham peo- ple seem to extend a special brand of hospitality to us Atlanta people. Per haps you desire to impress us more than others. However. l don't know about that.
 "The census figures of Birmingham created quite a surprise all over the country. It is only matter of com- ing here to see how true the returns Were.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MARITIME WILL. WIN IN SENATORIAL RACE Decisive Vote Is Given By New
 Jersey Solons MIR. SMITH YIELDS POINT of smith Are Released From obiigations-The West Virginia
 Democrats Have Bolted Ac-
 ton of the Caucus
MIR. SMITH YIELDS POINT

Trenton. N. l.. January 24.-The con-
 test in New Jersey for the successor
 to John Kean. IT.. in the United States Senate probably was settled today when
 James E. Maritime, who got most of the votes in the democratic primary last September and who has had the ac- five support of Governor Wilson. re- celved 40 votes in the separate bal loting of the two houses fo the leg islature. This was within one vote of a majority of the total membership of both houses After the voting was over ii was freely predicted that MT. Maritime would easily have ma ajority in tomorrow's joint meeting.
 Former Senator James Smith. Jr.. MT. Marines principal opponent, tonight released his supporters from any fur ther obligation 10 vote for him. Mir. Smith closed lis headquarters and re- turned to his home in Newark. He am influenced by two reasons. My re-
 Tn view of the preponderance of legislat tive favor for Governor Wilson's candidate for the United States Senate I feel that I should not longer stay the consummation of the executives purpose. In reaching this conclusion l am influenced by two reasons. My re- gard for the feelings of the loyal men who give me their support in spite of the indignities to which they are sub jeeted and my unwilli1gness to stand longer in the way of the plans which the new friends of my old party are so arstriously formulating.
 T have been a long time in the ranks of democracy. It has always had my loyal and best wishes. It will contirde to have it iu the future, how ever, far from the front I may be bat ting. I would like to believe that under the guidance of recently as- sumed ambitious leadership, the old party may not depart from its former standards. nor repel the allegiance of the faithful ones who have shown the same loyalty in diversity and success, but my mind Is not free from fore bodings.
 ''As I lay aside my candidacy for senatorial honors, releasing those who have been faithful to me and pledg- ing them my lifelong gratitude my sincere wish is that the democratic party may retain the confidence of the people, that it may hold to it's close union with the masses and that great er triumphs in tho state and nation await it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
PETITION FOR BOND
 ISSUE SOON READY

Sometime this week the Board of Rev enue will be handed 8 petition for an election to be called for a s1,0OO,o0O bond issue for the improvement of roads. The proposition, if the board is willing, will then be put squarely up to the people, who will themselves determine whether any money is to be expended for this pur- pose.
 adoption on the part of the people of the bond issue, but the Board of Revenue has remained reticent on the subject, though they give out the assurance that they will take the petition into careful consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Mrs. P. c. Ratlin

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. P. c. Ratliff, who died suddenly yesterday of heart failure. will be held from the First Baptist church, corner Twenty-second street and Sixth avenue, tlis afternoon at 3 o'clock, The Rev. Dr. Gray of Atlanta and the Rev. Dr.
 Dickinson, pastor. officiating. Mrs. Rat Tiff was an active worker in the Baptist church. and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. The following have been asked to serve as Ipallbearers: Active, J. l.. Davis, J. M Dewberry, E. F. Enslen. L. J. Haley, pr. J. D. Heacock, R. r. Manly, w. T. Simmons and George Webb. Honorary, Christian F. Enslen. R. M
 Goodall, A. B. Loveman, John H. Frye, Capt Frank s. White, William Hood, E. K Campbell, Fred NJ. Jackson, D.. George M. Morrow and Walter Sessions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
sELF-DEsTRUCTION BY -t A DETERMINED MAN

Indian Springs. Ga January 2i.- After being defeated in his effort to commit cuieide with razor, James Maddox, aged SO, a wealthy planter of Butts county. today cut his throat with a pocketknife and then finding death coming too slowly, lie rammed pair of long scissors down his throat. Death resulted in a few minutes.
 Maddox's attempt to use the razor was frustrated by his three sisters, who overpowered him after a hard struggle. Just as the women turned to leave him, however, he drew a long, bladed knife from his pocket and cut his throat from ear to ear As his sis ters again rushed to his side Maddox snatched up pair of scissors and showed them into his mouth, splitting the wind pipe.
 Maddox had been in i'll health for a long time. He was one of the best known men in this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
TOBACCO DOES NOT
 PAY FULL DUTY

New York, January 24--A countrywide Investigation, which the treasury depart ment has started, the Tribune will say tomorrow, has disclosed, 1t is said dis crepancies in the wrapper and filler sta- tistics of tobacco imports from Cuba, which have deprived the government of between sSeO0,Ooo and S5,ooAooO annually for the last five years.
 According to the Tribune. tobacco trade statistics show that cigarmakers who turn out pure Havana cigars must have per cent of their stock in wrapper" while the statistics of the treasury de- partment show a fraction under one-iifth of per cent of the Cuban importations classified as and paying duty as wrapper"
 Advance reports on this investigation show, it is said, that the Cuban importa- tions have been admitted under a classif- cation which in the fiscal year ending June 30 1909, deprived the customs house of something between sS.000.0O0 and s5,- 0oo 0oo and it was said today by treasury de- partment officials that approximately the same sum had been lost to the govern ment annually for at least five years. From the investigation thus far, how ever. it was the belief that this loss was more in matter of long established trade custom than fraud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Pratt City News

celebrate Burns anniversary tonight at the hall on First street. An excellent pro- gramme has been arranged, consisting of songs and music appropriate to the occa- sion. A large crowd is expected to at tend.
 Miss Stella Shofner of Shelbyville, Tenn. who. has been the guest of Miss Mabel Nc Kenzie for the past three weeks, nas returned to her home. Miss Shofner received many social attentions during her visit.
 Miss Mattle Morris of Tuscumbia is the guest of Miss Ethel Zuber The School Improvement association will serve pies at the school building Wednesday,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
INDEPENDENTS WIN
 FROM THE ORIGINALS

The Woodlawn Independents last night defeated the Originals ina very fast and exciting game on the Young Mems Christian association floor by the score of IS to12.
 The Originals showed great speed in the first half. bling up score or ID to 2 It seemed sure defeat Tor the Independents, but they got together Tn the second half and the Originals did not have a chance The score or the second half ended 16 to 2 in favor of the Independents.
 This was the second game of the series Hereafter the Independents will represent the first team of Wood- lawn.
 Earnest at center starred for the In- dependents in the second half, making 12 of the 16 points. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BiJou

There Is enough entertainment in My Cinderella Girl' for dozen musical com edies. It is a corking good farce to be- gin with, simply overf1owing with ludic- rous situations and bright and spark ling repaitee. IL is this weeks attrac- tion at the Bijou theatre, and is enter taining large audiences. Next week comes the popular favorites, Ward & Vokes, In new musical comedy, all girls and singing and comedy, "The Trouble Mak- ers." There are matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and performances nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
BOYD WANTED BY
 ROANOKE POLICE

Chief Bodeker received message yes- terday from the authorities at Roanoke asking that Will Boyd. charged with the murder of Charles E. Tucker at Abanda, who was captured by Detectives Wren and Sigsbee, be held for Identification. For that purpose man will be sent at once from Roanoke. It is thought that Boyd will be wanted also in Newman, Ga, and a message has been sent to the sheriff of that county asking him if he wants the negro, who went under the name of Sonny Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
$2Oo,0oO COLLECTED
 WITHIN THREE WEEKS

Within 25 days City License Collector J.. J. Boggan has collected $2O0,0o0 in city licenses. He has been busy man. and In these figures has broken a record. The month will probably pass the record for the first month in last year.
 The license collector has sold 4S6 auto mobile tags, and more are being put out every day Bad weather is responsible for the inactivity of many of the ma. chimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
GENERAL MANAGER
 OF Q. 6 c. ROUTE HERE

Horace Baker, general manager of the Queen and Crescent route, and a party of officials was here yesterday en route to Cincinnati after making an inspection Of the properties south of Birmingham
 MT. Baker said conditions were fine on the Queen and Crescent and that the out- look was exceptionally good for q fine traffic condition during the coming few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
LADIES OF ST. MARY'S
 WILL SERVE MEALS
Lunches and suppers Will Be Served Downtown Thursday, Friday
 and Saturday

The ladies of St. Mary's Aid society will serve meals and refreshments Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the vacant store room on the north side of Second avenue. between Twentieth and Twenty first streets.
 It is announced that lunch will be served beginning at noon and good things to eat can be procured from this hour until late in the evening. The ladies hope for an especially good attendance this year as they have taken unusual pains to see that the meals are we'll prepared and nicely served. The proceeds from the three days service will be devoted to fui cher ing the aid society's work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
SOUTH HIGHLAND
 RESIDENCE ROBBED

The residence of Mrs. w. c. Shepard, 1920 Tenth avenue, south was burglarized yesterday and jewelry amounting to a large value was stolen. The matter was reported to police headquarters yester- day, the items missing being given as follows. One ruby necklace and ring, one locket, one pearl necklace. one dia- mond ring with seven diamond settings. two brooches one pair of gold cuff but tens and SIS in cash. The articles can be easily identified and the authorities will be on the lookout for them.