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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

The probate court reached the Shentzen murder case on the docket at noon today, and as these were set for trial tomorrow, court was adjourned at noon after dis posing of number of minor cases this morning. The men charged with the kill ing of the Altoona miner, Nicholas Shent- zen, will be given hearing in the morn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

W. F. Stowers. who operates a large plantation in the Big Wills valley near At talla, reported this morning that the caterpillars had infested his cotton and that he had quickly disposed of the pest with the use of arsenate of lead The poison was put on the plants through sacks carried on the back of mule and thus applying it two rows at tme He said he was satisfied that his crop would otherwise have been ruined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
Bell Telephone
 Bulletins
1-PoLIcY OF THE COMPANY

We want our subscribers and the public generally to know some thing of the details-the inside workings of the telephone busi- ness. This is the first of series of bulletins, in the shape of adver- tisements, which we propose to publish in this newspaper. We sswant our relations to be, not as the usual relations of buyer and seller, but rather like those of a co-part- nership, such that you will know personally about our business as it relates to you; our advantages and difficulties; your benefits and annoyances.
 We have laid bare every feature pf our business to the Railroad Commissions of several States. We have frankly answered every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

Work was begun this morning by the street force on the oil and asphalt pay ing on Fifth and Chestnut streets. The work will be completed this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

sion of Kcad Construction and Mainten- ance' Insects as affecting parks were also discussed at the forenoon session, Following which the day was to be given over mostly to recreation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
HEAVY WIND STORM
 VISITS HUNTSVILLE
Prohibition Committee Prosecuting
 Lively Campaign in Madison

Huntsville, August Special )-An electrical storm of unusual severity swept through this section last night. Many trees were struck in the coun- try, and the telephone service through out the city and county was crippled. The electrical display was accompanied by a rainstorm. There had already been too much rain in this section, and much additional damage was done the cotton fields.
 The prohibition committee is prose cutting lively campaign, in Madison county and many speakers are being sent out to address audiences at vari- ous points Rev. J. E. Boyd, former pre- siding elder of this district. spoke to- night in the county courthouse Samuel Blackwell of New Decatur will come Saturday to speak in the country The prohibitionists have opened headquar- ters here and are distributing great quantities of literature.
 Four young white men are charged with having gone to Tom Batches watermelon patch in West Huntsville Monday night and taking three water melons which they ate and enjoyed Yesterday they were arrested by dep uty and today they were fined in the city court, each paying fine of S5 and costs. The total cost of the three melons was $36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

The police now strictly enforcing the new traffic ordinance A number of violators have already been arrested, and the mayor is determined that the ordi- nance shall be obeyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
KEEP HELD ON BOND
 FOR DENSON'S DEATH
Father of Reef Also Required to Make Bond For Alleged
 Killing of Boy

Fort Payne, August 9.-(Speeial )-The preliminary trial of John Reef and Thom- as Reef his father. charged with the killing Of Erskine Denson few weeks ago, was completed today and bail allowed in the $; ms of s45OO for the former and S15)O fer the latter
 Thomas Reef instantly secured bond, but his son is finding some difficulty in getting his made.
 The killing was the result of an old feud over iaid line. It seems that the four Denson boys were at work on wire fence near the disputed line when the y. unger Reef passed and got into a disx pute with Griffen Denson, in which all parties took part. and the killing re- suited Thomas Reef, hearing the row, came up and also became involved. Erskine Denson the boy killed. was only 1e years old and very small for his age. The Reefs claim self-defense. N
 The Rev. and Mrs. Morris of Texas. and ovangelists of the Cumberland Presby- terana church, are in Fort Payne this week (, if5ucting a revival at the court house
 The hosiery mir al this place is put ting in new machinery which will prove quite an addition to their already well- equipped plant. Something over slO,00O worth of machinery has been added in the past two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

The county Sunday school conven ton will be held at Hartselle on Au- gust 15 and 16. One of the interesting features of the convention will be the awarding of the Sunday school ban ner for the best Sunday school of the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

A wedding of much interest and sur prise has just been learned in the De- caturs by the many friends of the bride and groom. The parties were pr. W. H. Watson and Miss Cleo Camody, both of Decatur. The ceremony took place in Nashville last Sunday night. Miss Camody was visiting in Nash = vile at the time of the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
TRAIN STRIKES MAN
 ASLEEP ON TRACK
Caterpillars In Limestone County. Wind and Thunder Storm
 Visits Athens

Athens, August 9.-(Special.)- )-The fast passenger train going south, which passes this place at 5:20 in the morn ing, struck a young man named Cook who was sitting on the end of a cross tie north of town. He was asleep and the engineer did not see him in time to stop the train. He was so far out on the end of the tie that he was not seriously injured. The train picked him up and brought him to Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
Open More Postal Banks

just which New York team MT. Me Milan would be with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

Tomorrow will be big day for the members of the Knights of Pythias in this part of the state. On tomorrow morning the district convention, Knights of Pythias will convene in Falkvile At night there will be a banquet followed by the play, Damon and Pythias"
 On Friday morning the members of the convention will go to Cullman, where another meeting of fhe order will be held. A large delegation of members from the two Decaturs will go to- Falkville and also to Cullman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

W. A. Anderson, a large planter liv- ing east of Athens, drove to town yes terday afternoon for Paris green with which to poison the caterpillar. He said very much to his surprise yes terday he visited field of 15 acres of fine cotton and found it had been entirely ruined by the worm. This is the first complaint in this county against the menace to the growing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

This section has been visited the past two days with severe electrical storms accompanied by high winds and much rain and great damage to corn is re- ported. the stalk beink rank and full of sap has been broken and twisted badly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

question, have presented our books, and not concealed the slightest detail of our affairs.
 It is our policy to deal with our subscribers and the public in a spirit of frankness and courtesy. We appreciate the fact that we are a public servant; that we de- pend upon the public for our ex- istence. Our main object is to render such efficient and universal service as to deserve and retain the good will of the people in every community in which we operate.
 We hope every citizen of this community will read these bulle- tins. If we do not appear sufi- ciently clear upon any point we will be glad, upon request, to elab- crate more fully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

Preparations are rapidly going for ward for the fall fair. The state has appropriated $500 to the county fair and has given it an unusual start. The directors and officers predict the most successful fair yet held. The Lime stone Negro Fair will be held the fol- lowing week after the white fair has closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

sdowni be another
 Eey article ms stk uh e angk exoon d fuow Collars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

E. & w. Collars, in all sizes l ard all new styles ... .15c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

The final hearing in the several tiger cases which have resulted from raids on alleged blind tigers by the city officers was heard by Recorder Green Tuesday, but he has not yet rendered decision
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
GAS! GAS! GAS!

All the time my stomach is full of
gas. whether l diet or not, whether
my stomach is empty or filled. eth
er morning, noon or night, either
before or after eating, it's Gas,
Gas Gas In my stomach.
That's the story of SO many PEG,
pie. Go to the nearest druggist and
get a soc bottle of BAALMANN'S
GAS TABLETS. made especially for
the permanent cure of Gas. and get
permanently cured in a short time.
Such trouble is not true Dyspep-
STA, no, it's nervous, irritable
stomach and requires NO dyspepsia
preparations. Such stomach re-
quires a special remedy for Gas and
the only especial remedy in America
made for this are BAALMANN'S
GAS TABLETS.
Get a bottle right now and you
will thank us for the suggestion
later on.
, These peculiar tablets are sold
for soc bottle by nearly every
druggist. II not in stock tell him
to get them for you from his whole
saler. or send soc in silver. stamps
or money order to Hahnemann Phsr-
macy, 32o Suffer St.. San Francisco.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
CUT THIS OUT
Recipe That Breaks a Cold In
a Day and Cures Any Cur
able Cough

From your druggist get half
ounce of Concentrated Pine com
pound and two ounces of Glycerine.
Take these two ingredients home
and put them into a half pint of
good whisky: shake well and use In
doses of one TO two teaspoonfuls
after each meal and at bed time"
Smaller doses to children according
to age. But be sure to get only
the genuine (Globe) Concentrated
Pine. Each half ounce bottle comes
in a sealed tin screw-top case. II
your druggist does not have 1t he
are of large quantity and cheaper,
but IT Is risky to experiment. This
formula comes from a reliable doctor
and is certain. This was first pub
lished here six years ago and local
druggists say 1t has been In con-
slant demand ever since.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
THE JOY OF LIVING is THE HER.
ITAGE OF THE LEAN. WAS

The JOY OF LIVING Is THE HER,
ITAGE OF THE LEAN. WAS
sTOUT-AND KNOW.
My friends were charitable and
they called 1t obesityy others refer
red to me as being STOUT. but I
height kRGT it WAS WAS 5sst bRa9 1u taS
are equally miserable II you are too
stout.
TO reduce your. weight you must
find the cause, you must get at the
1 FOUND THE CAUSE.-THE REST
WAS EASY.
Before I succeeded, 1 tried every
thing within reason and some things
beyond reason.
it was neutrality-suspicious.
All l had to do was to remove
the cause. and I swear under oath,
that by my. simple method. without
drugs ef Ssdesed 1
weight 81 pounds In five weeks, and
guarantee that 1 can do the same for
you. / do not use medicine of any
kind or worthless stuff to rub on
the body, but a simple homo treat
ment; even a child can use it with
out harm. Through this mar
velous combination home treatment,
succeeded because I had found the
summit OF Pixies Peak with. ease. 1
could not do that until 1 had taken
off 81 pounds of my ponderous
weight.
II you are Interested in your own
happiness and health and figure
you will permit me to tell you how
to reduce your weight Natures
Way"
l have printed a book for you en-
titled, weight Reduction Without
Drugs" which I am giving away
without charge, prepaid to you, So
that you may know of my success
full method and be able to perman-
emily reduce your weight any
harmful exercises or starvation diet,
drugs or medicines.
Send for my book, weight Re-
auction Without Drugs" 1t is
yours for the asking. and I will be-
glad to send 1t to you, postage pre-
paid.
to know happiness is to give II.
Sincerely your friend,
MARJORIE HAMILTON,
suite 2511 Central Bank Bldg, Den-
yer, Colo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
TELESRAPH
TABLOIDS

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO, Cal.
If bills amending present cleo
ton laws, to be presented in the
assembly, are adopted, women will
be compelled to tell their ages up
on registering in California.
SAN FRANCISCO - Turkey
specials" are the latest trains on
the Southern Pacific. One train
daily bearing Thanksgiving birds
is being run into the city this week
from northern poultry farms.
SAN FRANCISCO-Three at
tempts at suicide by his wife made
with chloroform, kitchen fork
and a razor blade so annoyed Fred
Holtum, jr., that he sued for a
divorce. "She was taking" he
told the judge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
MarshaU's
Platform

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov 20.
In an address delivered yester-
day to the state committee, Gov
ernor Thomas r. Marshall of In
diana declared for legislation to
curb the trusts, for economy and
for a tariff for revenue only.
These are regarded as the princi-
pies on which Marshall will seek
The democratic nomination for
resident.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
r. o. Closed

Postmaster Frank l.. Stocking
this morning announced that to-
morrow will be a holiday at the
postoffice. The stamp and gener-
al delivery windows will be open,
however, from 8 to 10 in the
morning, and there will be one
city delivery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
Loan Sharks
In Portland

by United Press Leased Wire.)
PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 2S.--
Statistics compiled by City Audi
tor Barbour today show that 1877
city employees fell victims to the
loan sharks of Portland during
October. Besides the list of as
slenments there were 10 writs of
punishment served on the audi
tor.
The loan sharks charge 10 per
cent per month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

MILWAUKEE,, Nov. 20 Emil
Samenfink, 1911 Eighth-st, killed
Albert Jutrzinski in a quarrel over
cards. The widow was left help
less, with baby to support. Sam
enfink also is married.
Samenfink pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge August G. Backus of
municipal court. Judge Backus de-
livered decision like unto Solo,
mon. He sentenced Samenfink ia
support the widow and children OF
the murdered man.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
GERMANS SEND TROOPS

(By United Press Leased Wire.
BERLIN, Nov. 29.-The Ger
man government has ordered two
troops from the garrison at Using
Tau to strengthen the consular
guard at Tien Tsin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
Presidential
Primary Bill
:, -, Is introduced

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Nov. 20.
-Assemblyman C. c. Young of
Alameda, introduced a bill today
to give the people the right to ex-
press their preference for presi-
dent and vice president. and to
vote directly for party delegates to
the national conventions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

Suit is on at Centralia in which
Lewis county is trying to recover
from Prosecutor Buxton, Sheriff
Urqhart, County Clerk MontfortI
and ex-Schoel Superintendent Bay
cash they took illegally in a salary
grab.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

Be happy. Use Red Cross Ball
Blue: much better than liquid
blue. Delights the laundress. Ten
smiles for a nickel. Always buy
Red Cross Ball Blue; have beau
ltiful clear white clothes. At all
grocers. go
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

Lest Industrial World Workers
come back, business men met in
mass meeting and organized them
selves into permanent special po-
lice army to be ready.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

You will be watched closely
by your probation officer, Theo-
dore Pulls" said the pudge. you
must report to him for two years.
If the widow suffers from lack of
funds, / will impose sentence at
once"
The mother and wife of Samen-
fink and Samenfink himself wept
for JOY at the decision. Il am
only carpenter" he said, "but
IN glad to do all / can to support
Mrs. Jutrzinski. / am a happy
man."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
BOY SETTLES
PARENTS SUIT
FOR DIVORCE


(By United Press Eeased Wfre.J
SEATTLE, Nov. 29.-"What do
you want me to dor" asked Judge
Dykeman yesterday of Virgil Jones
8, after the boys mother asked a
divorce from William +. Jones.
81 want you to send my mamma
and papa home" said the little
fellow.
The court did.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

Supreme court affirms superior
court and j. w. MARTENS, Frank
Tadish, Emma Campbell and
Theodore Powell must pay street
assessments for opening street
in Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
FAT VANISHES
ONE POUND A DAY
BY New Drugless Method.
True Success At Last
Double Chin Vanishes

Two Hundred Thousand Women
Made Happy with This New
knowledge Thru a Copy of This
Remarkable Book, "NEIGHT
REDUCTION WITH UT
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SEND FOR FREE COPY TODAY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
BELLINGHAM, Wash.

Lyons was yesterday accost-
ed by a stranger in a hotel
here who asked him to put
a small bail bond for him.
Lyons loked at him and then
grasped his hand. The
stranger was Sidney Lyons,
brother. whom he had not
seen for 20 years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
MONITOR TO STAY HERE

The U. s. monitor Cheyenne is
again in port. The boat will take
the local naval militia on a visit
to Olympia Saturday, then return
to remain here Indefinitely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

The dredge Tacoma is at Ray
mond to begin deepening the Quin-
ault river.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SEATTLE, Wash.-BeCause he
said passengers on the steamer
Whatcom called him bad names,
Martin Halverson jumped over
board An hour later he was
found clinging to the hull. He is
believed to be insane.
SAN FRANCISCO - j. Henry
Spring, quarry operator, at the
head of an army of sixty quarry
men, charged a gang placed to
guard disputed yew tree by Mill
lionaire Adolph Uhl. Uhl came
out second best.
SAN Observation-Disclosures Ia
Der, who wrote THE Flame" is
going to marry the hero of her
novel, Chevalier Gino Severi, now
playing in this city, and who as a
boy was decorated by the king of
Italy for his music.
SAN FRANCISCO Win o n
Walsh Mclean, 1.-The $100,000,000
boy, is coming west to shoot mar
bles with William Andrews Clark
ILL.,, the million dollar baby"
He'll live next door to the Clark
kid in Pasadena.
SAN FRANCISCO-Annette b.
Reeves has thrown a new light on
the financial standing of travelling
statesmen. She has sued J. l.. Gla-
zier for $4,000 breach of promise.
Having been introduced as his
wife, she should know.
SEATTLE-Becaus his wife
would not accompany him from
post to post Captain H. M. Stan
ford, army officer, today filed a
petition for divorce.
SEATTLE-Two railroads are
engaged in a race to cross the
Olympic peninsula near here, and
connect up rich towns.
LONDON. - Israel Alexander
lSymmons, London's West Side
judge, interprets "nagging" as
1.-The constant reiteration of I'M
pheasant truths"
BERLIN-Her Hummel, men,
Der of the Austrian parliament,
has resigned because he was dog
whipped" Hummel called Herr
Malik, a radical, a professional
liar"
VIENNA - Countess Laura
Baubna Lietlitz, 65. who claimed
to be an illegitimate daughter of
the late King Humber of Italy, Is
in jail here charged with swindl-
ing. Her father measured tallow
in a candle factory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

Mrs. Elizabeth Maupin, mother
of IL children, died, aged 67. at
South Bend.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

Nettie and Ivy Johnson, aged II
and 10, ran away from home at
Centralia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
Judge Sentences
Slayer to Support Widow

"You sentenced TO widow you
killed The feeling that the ends justice
lection for the victim Of
crime ITSELF will give chance redeem yourself!"
Backus.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

L. e. Young, held for investiga-
ton concerning the death of Mrs.
o. e. Santhuff in hotel fire at
Adna in October, has been re-
leased at Chehalis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29
State News

Undertaken Whiteside at Aber-
deem complains there has not been
a death in town for 20 days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

VIENNA - Countess Laura
Baubna Lietlitz, 65. who claimed
to be an illegitimate daughter Of
the late King Humber of Italy, Is
in jail here charged with swindl-
ing. Her father measured tallow
in a candle factory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SAN FRANCISCO Wins n
Walsh Mclean, 1.-The $100,000,000
boy, is coming west to shoot mar
bles with William Andrews Clark
ILL.,, the million dollar baby
He'll live next door to the Clark
kid in Pasadena.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SAN FRANCISCO-Annette b
Reeves has thrown a new light OF
the financial standing of travelling
statesmen. She has sued ]. l.. Ola
zier for $4,000 breach of promise
Having been introduced as hi
wife, she should know.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

BERLIN-Her Hummel, mem
Der of the Austrian parliament
has resigned because he was "doe
whipped" Hummel called Herr
Malik, a radical, a professional
liar"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SEATTLE-Becau his wife
would not accompany him from
post to post Captain H. M. Stan
ford, army officer, today filed a
petition for divorce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

LONDON. - Israel Alexander
Summons, London's West Side
Judge, interprets "nagging" as
1.-The constant reiteration of I'M
pleasant truths"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SEATTLE-Two railroads are
engaged in a race to cross the
Olympic peninsula near here, and
connect up rich towns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SEATTLE, Wash.-Because he
said passengers on the steamer
Whatcom called him bad names,
Martin Halverson jumped over
board. An hour later he was
found clinging to the hull. He Is
believed to be insane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-29

SAN FRANCISCO-Louise Ia.
Der, who wrote THE Flame" is
going to marry the hero of her
novel, Chevalier Gino Seyeri, now
playing in this city, and who as a
boy was decorated by the king OF
Italy for his music.