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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
THREE NGEROES-BED
 SLAT-AND A. FIGHT


 When Will Harris and Allen Dunn, two negroes, became involved In a diff ficulty with Will Red yesterday morn ing at Porter mines they decided to chastise him a bit. Accordingly, Will was seized in rhis cabin by the two negroes but when he had been duly seized the "seizers' found themselves in predicamenL
 Both negroes searched their pockets. Nothing doing. Then they searched the luckless victims pockets Likewise, nothing doing. Upon which, their de- termination aroused, they turned to and searched the home of Red. but nothing so much as a pen knife did they find with which to punish the victim. After considerable thought and lengthy argument the springs were removed from the bed and a slat ab- stracted from beneath. Then one of the negroes held Will while the other proceeded to belabor him most unmerci- fully.
 The result is that the two negroes are in the county jail having been arrested by Deputy Sheriff Dave Kennybrook. and Will Red is in a hospital at Porter fatally injured
 His back was brok ken by the blows of the Slat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
MOther-in-Law's Fate

Philadelphia, August 19.-Among passengers who sailed from here to- day for Liverpool was a mother-in- law. who had been literally turned out by her son-in-law and daughter. and was being deported by the national government because she was likely to become a public charge. fas
 The mother-in-law Is an English woman and her son-in-law is a resi- dent of this city. When the woman arrived here last Monday on the Me- rion to make her home with her daugh- ter, the son-in-law protested to the immigration authorities against her being landed.
 In his formal protest he declared the mother -in-law, who had visited him before, was a perpetual trouble maker. objectionable in many ways, and it was impossible for him to live under the same roof with her His wife joined him in the formal objection to her mother
 The mother law being well up in years, and the son-in-law refusing to receive her, there was nothing left for the immigration officials to do but to deport her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

Washington, August 19.-(SpeciaD.- More than one million people from. all sections of the United States and from sightseeing excursions through the cap itol building at Washington every year But the capitol is not the most popular building for visitors in the American cap- ital.
 It Is estimated that more than a mill lion and a half people visit the congress siona library building every year.
 One reason for this Is that the library is newer building than the capitol and visits to the capital have already seer the capitol but have not seen the library | The library is one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington and never falls | to interest the visitor. Its vast collection of books and periodicals as well as val | uable prints and manuscripts of all de- | scriptions are very valuable and thou sands of people from all sections of the l country as well as those who live in Washington avail themselves of every opportunity to use the library. for study. l -MOSLf fOl Cilt ItNSpupciS VI sho Sooh- | try are preserved here in 4. permanent form and 1t is the only place where com l pete files of some newspapers can be | found Yet, strange to say, there are publications in the country. some of them important, that do not appreciate the value of keeping up this file at the National library and neglect the slight task of forwarding regular copies for this purpose.
 A miserly constituent of Congressman John l.. Burnett of Alabama once had an experience with the United States government that. must have increased his confidence in that august and impartial organization.
 This man was in the habit of hoarding his money in holes in the ground and in other obscure and sometimes corrodng surroundings where 1t not only failed to bring him the natural increase that money should bear but deteriorated
 On unearthing some of his hoarded wealth one day the old gentleman dis covered that some bills had been reduced to a powder. He gathered up the de- cayed fragments of the worn bills as carefully as he could and wrapping the mass carefully in a small bag he sent 1t to Congressman Burnett and asked that he see what the government would Burnett the constituent declared that allow him for it. Iil the letter to MT. the fragments were parts of a 10-dollar bill. On examination Mir Burnett de- cided that the man was correct
 The congressman carried the bag of lit tie more than dust to the treasury de- partment--the redemption bureau. The of- ficial in charge after examining the con glcmeration of dust and frayed paper an- nounced that the mass was the remains of two 10-dollar bills and gave MT. Bur nett thai amount in two new crisp biils When the constituent in Alabama recev- ed double the amount he thought he was due him he was naturally pleased and is now a friend of the government
 Another of Mir. Burnett's constituents sent a mass of gold that had been burn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
 FOR ALL PURE FOOD
Vigorous Efforts For More Wholesome Food Have
 Begun

Montgomery, August 19.-(Special0- Every loaf of broad, every cracker and all bread products made by bakers in the state of Alabama must rear the name and initials of the manufacturers, according to instructions which have been issued by Capt, Reuben F. Kolb, com.nis- lsioner of agriculture, in launching his pure food campaign in this state. His author lity is based upon provisions In the pure food and drug law which is in operation l in this state and upon the requirements 1 of the United States government. | Moreover, announcement is made by l Captain Kolb, when saloons open for b,rsi- ness in Alabama under the Smith resu- lation bill, samples of all whiskies sold, of beers and wines will be carefully exam ined by the state, to see to 1t that the law is being rigidly compiled with. l In the commencement of his campaign
 which is now on but which will be waged with unabated rigor from next week, tho commissioner Is being assisted by Dr. 1 Louis Marks of the United States pure l food department at Washington. Especial attention will be paid to the meat markers I of the state, and the general endeavor will be made to make Alabama Utopian | in every way possible.
 The department has issued the following Instructions as starter to its campaign: Statement Issued "We desire to call the attention of in terested parties to the following section of the criminal code of 1907 "Section 7074 Fine of not less than $2O, nor more than $200, and may be imprisoned for a period of six months
 for selling. offering or exposing Tor sale any tainted putrd or unwhole- some fish or flesh, etc
 ''Sec. 707o. Selling or exposing for sale unwholesome bread. Same penalty as above.
 .Sec. 7076. Selling bread without 1 bakers name stamped thereon. Fine or not less than $20.
 Sec. 7077. Counterfciting or using another's name on bread. Not less than SEQ. nor more than $50 fine.
 Sec. TOTS. Adulterating sugar and other articles of food. Fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500 and possibly six months sentence to hard la bor
 Sec. 7079. Manufacturing or selling oleomaFgarine. Fine of not less than SEQ. nor more than $100. Under this section hotels, restaurants and board : ing houses serving oleomargarin must make the fact known to their guests. It is a violation not to do so.
 Sec 7Os0. Adulterating liquors. Fine of not less than s250 and not more than 5000.
 !" Sec 70S1 Adulterating candies and selling same; special charge Fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500 with a possible hard labor sen tence.
 Sec. 7os2. Adulterating soda water. etc. Fine s1o to s20o."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Pratt City News

The Rev. w. D. Upshaw and Dr. 0. T. rozier addressed the citizens of Pratt City last night ct the city hall on the prohl- btion question. Quite a number attended the meeting. eea +
 The Rev. Upshaw addressed the voters in his characteristic manner and de- nounced the arguments Of the opposition as weak. Following the Rev. Upshaw, Dr. or. Dozier spoke. He declared that pro- hibition was the best for the county and the city and that the citizens should vote for it. 4ts
 The regular meeting of the Fellowship class of the Methodist church will be held at 9:45 this morning. full attendance is requested.
 Services will be held at the Presbyterian church on the East Highlands today with the new minister inc Rev. w. l.. Bed- irger. officiating. The regular Il o'clock and clock services will be held.
 Prof. J. D. Patton will conduct song service at the Baptist church on Third street this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. There will be meeting of those that are interested in the proposed Home Plumbing association tomorrow night at the office of Hall & Seman's livery sta He. This meeting will be the last before some action is taken on the project
 Mrs. Berkel, her children and Miss Mag gie Smith are visiting friends at Mount Pinson.
 Mrs Kersey is seriously i'll at her resi- dence on Elder avenue.
 J. A. Hanby and family have just re- turned from Fort Payne, where they visited friends and relatives.
 Miss Jennie Edwards has as her visitor Miss Galore Granger
 J. NJ. Reynolds and Joe Goldstein left recently for northern and eastern points to buy their fall stock.
 MT. and Mrs Spruel are visiting their daughter Mrs. Mohart, at her residence cn Elder avenue. tt eH fi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Peacemaker Killed

New York, August 19.-Edward Can nessa, a well to do Italian,is dead at his Brooklyn home as result of his efforts to act as peacemaker between two of his friends, who drew revofvers on each other in quarrel late last night over the nand Of his daughter. When the revoivers were brought into evidence Cannessa rushed forward. just in time to receive 6 bullet from each revolver. Both bullets pierced his heart and his two friends were arrested. charSed with homicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

by the very eulogistic'4 biography of himself printed in the Congressional Directory. All the members of Con ! gross are asked to furnish a brief biography of themselves for publications in this directory. Mir. Lttlepage con- stunned an unusual amount of space and coloring adjectives to tell his collea gues and others who might see the directory of the great qualities of mind and heart he possessed. ar Haia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
BLOOD Operatives Idle

Boston, Mas, August 19.-The cur tailment among New England cotton and wooden mills extended today to New Bedford. Fitchburg. Amesbury and Wakefield, where several thousand op- eratives were given two weeks vaca tion without pay. Between 3O.000 and 35,000 mill employees vii be idle for the next two weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Deaths and Funerals
 T. E. Allen

T. F. Allen, aged S4, years, died last night at 10 o'clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Spaulding, at East Thomas. MT. Allen was Con- federate veteran and had been a resi- dent of Pratt City and East Thomas for a number of years. He is survived by widow and four children. MT. Allen was member of Camp Ferguson, United Confederate Veterans. The funeral services will be held tomor- row afternon aty3:SO o'clock from the Pratt City Baptist church. Interment will be in the Baptist cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
PERSONAL

Mrs. A. E. Vance, her daughter, Mrs. Frank T. Corbett, and Miss Imogene Cor bett left yesterday for Chicago. where they will visit an uncle. c. W. Wander griff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Mrs. M. M. Inmon

The body of Mrs M. M. Inmon, wh, died Friday night at her late residence in Shades valley. will be sent to Taeca . pola. Miss. today by Lge Loy for in ternent Mrs. Inmon is survived by five sons and five daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE-One thoroughbred Jersey COW, with young calf; COW will give four gallons per day and two pounds butter; cheap. Call 725 s. 24th street. Must be sold quick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

Adults, &25, Cihlrden, OICllldllOIl S15. Cincinnati Crema- .tion Co. office 30 WigGins Block, Gin. cinnati, o., Booklets free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

For appropriate floral offerings, phone A. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store. e01s First avenue. l44
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE-Burrough' adding machine, good condition, will sell cheap; good ea- sons for giving up same. Address O-45, care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SAIE-Beautiful home, corner lot, on car line, stone wall and terrace splendid view: small cash payment and balance to suit. Stevens, South ern- hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE BY OWNERsZTwo up-to- date Srroom houses, best location in Birmingham; hardwood floors, beam ceiling, tile bath and porch floors; these are in walking distance of city; high and healthful; will trade for good va cant lots or sell on terms. See us at e10 Empire. O'REAR & HALL. phone 14S4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE-Almost new. small cash reg ister; cheap for cash. Address Ni5, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE-Remington typewriter No. ', good as new, two-color ribbon and tabulator cost $120, will sell for $40. Ad- dress M-45 care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones 2.

JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phones 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE-Lot 50x190, west E.; all street Improvements down, or will trade for anything in the way of real estate. Ad-
 dress X-39 care Age-Her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
FOR SALE

SAY, if you have $4S5 to exchange for s3 corner lot, 50x150, in South Park
 come and see me at once. l.. J.. Gar ner, owner, S11f Avenue c, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

MANTED-Situation as collector, ship ping clerk or any similar position; well acquainted in the city and can give the
 best of references., Address Lis, care ? Age-Herald. S-20-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

GOOD secondhand automobile for sale cheap. Address P o. Box POP City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
WANTED-SITUATIONS

WANTED-A position as clothing sales
 man. 15 years experience, who wants a good one. Address K-45, care SAge-Her- ald 4s-20-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

ed. He claimed that the mass represent ed certain amount In gold coin. It was redeemed for the full amount less the coinage and alloy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

FOR SALE--A modern Groom home
 near car line, West End Poplar street; easy terms. Apply to V. w.
 Wood & Co. Save agents commis- sion.s S-20 -su- { f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

A BARGAIN, if taken at once, one s35 Edison photograph with two large horns. 15 records, all perfect and eood as new, for $15. Call at 622 N. 18th street. Bell phone main 6656.
The Press., 1911-11-22

fertile field redeemed from useIessness by all this toilsome labor, carried on year in and year out for successive generations Thus cleared up these hilltops of old Holland county are simply glorious for their tonic atmos- phere and superb scenery. Finer apples, peaches, pears, plums. cherries and (of the hardier varieties) grapes can now here be found. Possibly ow- ing to the prevalence of iron in the soil 1T guess good deal of the iron must have found it's way into Sam s virile muscles and nerves ) apples, in particular, have peculiarly high col or. And the clearing of the land so that the raising of fruit as we'll as hay is possible is a work worthy of the am. bition of anyone who wants to be of great use in the world.
 But I must bring this tribute of friendly reminiscence to an end. will just add that we miss Sam, m,-we miss him greatly, his jovial greet ing, his Rood-natured onslaughts of criticism or suggestion. The hilltops seem silent and lonesome often for tfe want of his oheery presence Let us hope his new environment Is not de- void of the tonic breezes and woods and smiling arabic fields that he so loved, and that, perchar ce, great oxen browse in its meadows and plaasal orchards yield their frLita2e of golden fruit. Why may we not so hep
The Press., 1911-11-22
MisIeadino Book Titles.

Some book titles are distinctly mis- leading. RuSkin's "On the Construc- tion of SheepfOldS" is famous exam pie of these. and there are others. Mir. Henry James novel "The Lesson of the Master" has more than once been catalogued as religious work. The same fate befell Sir Edward Hamil- tons "ConversiOn and Redemption" a highly technical study of schemes for the reduction of the national debt. "Disloyala: or. The Doubtful Priest. was the title originally selected by Shorthouse for the book we now know as John Inglesant." 1t was pointed out to him that such a title would lead people to regard it as an attack on Roman Catholicism, and this in duced him to change it.-London Chronicle.
The Press., 1911-11-22
WALES.

Alfonso Gregory has taken a posi- tion in Soutbhridge.
 Mrs. Gustave Dresohler moved tt Palmer Thursday.
 Mrs K. Dimmick of Rockville hal spent few days in town this week
 Mrs. Mary Furgeson and daughter, Sybil, will leave Monday for Florida, where they will spend the winter.
 Arthur Walbridge, who has been al home i'll with a severe cold, returned to his work at Stafford Springs Thurs, day.
 Mrs Edward Clark of Palmer wat called Thursday to help care for he1 mother, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, who fell and broke her shoulder
 Mrs. Kent, who Is quite an old lady and was alone, fell aud was unable to get up. She was found on the floor about three hours after the accident She has been taken to Mrs. Albert Sizer's for care.
 As Mrs. John Royce, who has been unable to walk for 8 long time, was trying to get from her bed to her wheel chair, she slipped and fell, spraining her ankle.
 Mrs Sarah Thompson fell from her veranda Wednesday evening, bre aking her shoulder. Mrs Thompson is 83 and 1t will be long time before she will be able t0 use her arms.
 AS Lula Sizer, daughter of MT and Mrs. Albert Sizer, was playi ing at school, she fell, iDjuring one of her arms. Dr. Sawin was called and said there were no bones. broken She is unable to use her hand.
The Press., 1911-11-22
MoNSON.

The sidewalk and extension of the Pearl street bridge is completed and ope n for use.
 Mr. and Mrs John Swartz are re. oeiving congratulations on the birth of daughter.
 Peter Mills. has removed his busi- ness from the Highlands to the Charles E. Smith location.
 William Kennedy has moved from Pearl street to Mrs Hannah Lyons house on South Main street.
 An artesian we'll is being driven on the Arrow Head farm. The work is being done by 8 contractor from East, hampton.
 Charles Cooley has resigned his position in the mill of the Somerset Woolen company, and has taken one in the hat shop
 Peter Mills is moving from North Main street to Peter Wards house on South Main street. His cobbliuR shop will be moved to the shop former ly occupied by O. E. Smith.
 The following officers were nomi mated at the meeting of A A. Gage camp, Sons of Veterans, in Grand Army hall Tuesday evening: Com mander, o. A Duncan and l.. B AL berty senior vica-commander, R E. Green, F. J. Flynt. B F. Harris junior vice-commander, W. O Mo- Evan; treasurer, Walter Oomee and K. R Munsell; secretary, A. L. Moves, A. O Beckwith; camp coun- ell, Morris Moore, W. c Naught1r, William Moffett The election will be held at the next regular meeting. |
 Mrs. Kate Harrington Cough. 66, wife of James Cough, died at her home Saturday evening, the 11th. Mrs. Cough had been in poor health for several years. She spent the greater part of her life in the north ern section of Monson. She lesves, besides, her husband, three sops. Godfrey and William of Monson and James of New York city, also three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Baldwin of North Wilbraham, Mrs Fred Clark of Ware and Miss Elizabeth of Monson. The funeral was held from the Thomp- son street home Tuesday morning at 9.3O o'clock. The funeral mass was held in St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock The bearers were James Fitzgerald, John MoGuire, William O'Brien, John Purcell, Cornelius Sul- livan and David Leahy. Burial was in the Pearl street cemetery.
The Press., 1911-11-22
How an Ostrich Shows Temper,

When annoyed or angered by the ap- proach of q human being. says writ CT in the Strand Magazine. the male ostrich slightly arches his neck. and. drawing in big breath, he blows out his neck and issues a three note de- fiance "bo bO- bo-O-h'O. 1t is in the last prolonged note that his neck swelIs out so abnormaIly. The hen bird never drums as the natives term it. though 1 have heard of one that tried very hard to ape the male but the result was ghastly failure.
The Press., 1911-11-22
Didn,t Want +o Ir,ros.

An Irishman was walking along a dusty road with a bag on his back when he was overtaken by a cart the driver of which offered him lift Thanks" said the Irishman. He got in, but did not take the bag off his back. Wont you put down your bag sir?" asked the driver. Well" sait the Irishman, q don't like to impose on your good nature. You are giving me a ride. but l will carry the bag"
The Press., 1911-11-22
Two Brusque Notes,

When Andrew Millar. the publishes of Dr. Johnsons dictionary, received the last proof sheet from pr. Johnson. he wrote him this brusque note: An. drew Millar sends his compliments to MT. Samuel Johnson, with the money for the last sheet of the copy of the dictionary and thanks God he has done with him." To this the doctol replied, Samuel Johnson returns hls compliments to MT. Andrew Millar and is very glad to find, as he does by this note, that Andrew Millar has the grace to thank God for anything"
The Press., 1911-11-22

THE U. s. GOVERNMENT in its "Pure Food Law" does not ''indorse" or "guar. antee" any preparation, as some manufac
 turers in their advertisements would mak e it appear. In the case of medicines the law provides that certain drugs sh Ill be mentioned on the labels, if they are in gradients of the preparations. Ely's Cream Balm, the well-known family rem edy for cold in the head, hay fever and nasal catarrh, doesn't contain single in furious drug, so the makers have simply to print the fact that it complies fully with all the requirements of the law. 3S
The Press., 1911-11-22
Her Matrimonial Experience.

Making his rounds in an isolated vii official papers to woman that she might fill in the required answers. One of the questions. instead sf reading Married or single" read "Condl;i0n as to marriage The woman filled in the answer thus:
 Awful hard up before. Wuss after. London ByStander
The Press., 1911-11-22
j. w. HANLEY, GenT Passenger Agent
Trolley Lines.
WEEK DAYS.

Lv. Stafford Springs 620 a. m. and ev. cry hour until 1920 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford l02o p. m.
 The Interurban service cars, with a change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 6.37 a. m and ev- sry hour until 10.37 p. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.29 a, m. and every hour at 22 until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at TOT a m. and every hour until I0.07 pm. Connects for Stafford nt Rockville. ..,.....
 SUNDAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 7.20 6. m. and ev, cry hour until l2.20 p. m.
The Press., 1911-11-22
The Skeleton at Larae.

"Do you know" she said, "the Browns have a skeleton in the closet?"
 "Oh, mo-" he replied carelessly.
 "But I'm sure of it." she insisted.
 And Pm jus as sure you're wrong" he returned. The comments I've heard are enough to prove that that skeleton of theirs isn't in the closet at all; it's wandering all over the neigh borhood"