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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
COMER SPEAKS AT
 GENEVA HIGH

Hartford, May 27.-(Special.) )-With the graduating exercises which were held last night in one of the largest packed audi toriums ever assembled in the wiregrass,
 the Geneva County High school closed its third and most successful year. The ex- ercises were held in the large auditorium of the city school, and many of the good citizens of the towns of Geneva and Slo- comb were present. Eight bright boys and girls were awarded diplomas-M Misses Gaye Octave Loftin, Rubye Lillian Grif- filth and Alice Ruth Fisher, and Messrs. Marvin Radford Brooks. James Marion Davidson, Jr., of Brewton, James Alto Ward, Robert Salter Ward and Rhett Lar kin Williamson.
 The baccalaureate address was delivered by Governor Conner, an address which gave to the citizenship of the wiregrass a message, and a warning, touching uDsn the temperance question and the political issues of the day only as incidental to H. lustrate to the graduates some of the Herculean tasks awaiting them ere they have finished lifes great undertakings. His message was upon the subject ex- pressed in mon sibi sed alias,' not for ourselves, but for others, dwelling upon the tasks to be done in such a life of service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
tBABY'S FACE ALL BRfKENOUT AND RED
Eczema First Came in Little PimpIes. ltchef, and Pained Him So Badly
 Mpther Could Not Rest.
Used yCuticura Soap and Ointment
 and Eczema Disappeared.

'I must say l shall never be without 6 box of Cuticura Ointment, and keep it in the house, for mother does not know the valuation of it = Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap also For my baby had a very bad face, all broken out and red. and the second application made an improve ment, and before 1 had used half a box my baby's face looked splendid. I told my neighbors about it, and they were taken by surprise at the wonderful work the Cuti- cura Ointment did, and all said his face Is fine: One box cured baby's face and his body which was all broken out with the disease. It first came in little pimples like heat, and after, formed one mass, which gradually spread over his face and body, and 1t caused itching, and pained baby so badly that 1 could not rest so I wanted to go to the doctors, but the Cuti- cura Ointment was recommended to me, and l am very glad 1 heard of it, for it saved me doctors bill. During the day the heat would make it more painful, but would rest better at night, and since 1 used the Cuticura Ointment I had better rest. After few applications the face began 70 peel, now the eczema has disappeared
 'I highly recommend the Cuticura Oint- ment and Soap for their wonderful work. l must say mothers should not be without them, for they give quick relief and healing to suffering child, and the mother who is all worn out for the want of sleep and rest. highly recommend the Cuticura Ointment for eczema, rash etc, for speedy cure, for my child suffered very badly of the nasty disease" (Signed) Mrs Dora o. Flutka, Specutia Island, Hartford Co.,. Md, Sept. 25, l9l0
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold through out the world. Potter Drug & Chem Corp, sole props., 139 Columbus Ave, Boston. ky- Mailed free, samples of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with 32-p. book on skin treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
ANOTHER ATTACK ON GOV. VARDAMAN Accountant Moore Claims
 Trickery Again IN HANDLING LOAN Mississippi Politics Warming Up and Every Effort Is Being Made to
 Defeat Governor Varda-
 man for Senate

Jackson, Miss, May 27.-(Special.)- )-State
 Accountant Charles J. Moore has fired an-
 other "broadside'' into ex-Governor Vard- aman in a report filed with Governor Noel today
 This report Is on a particular matter, or fund. The legislature of 1904 authorized Governor Vardaman to borrow $500.o00 at 5 per cent interest, to meet the states current expenses in 1905 and 1906. Tlts report says that the money was borrowed
 through one of the Jackson banks and one of the big insurance companies, but that the notes were so arranged that the rate of interest amounted to instead of
 5 per cent, and 1t may be that the revenue agent will be called upon to go after the lenders to recover the difference, which amounts to about sS0Oo
 The report shows the correspondence
 between the governor and the insurance
 company, and in one of these letters the
 governor stipulated how the notes should
 be drawn-that is, that they should be dated back so that money actually re-
 ceived in October would appear 10 have been paid over to the state two or three
 months prior to that time. Following extracts from the report
 bring out the irregularities in very bold relief
 Exhibit No. 1, hereto attached, will show that $300,000 was borrowed from the
 Mississippi Bank and Trust company of Jackson, Miss, on four notes of $2500O each, two notes of s500O0 each-all dated IulV l. 1q05 and two notes of S50 GAO each
 dated August l. 1905. And that $2O0000 was borrowed from the Equitable Life As surance society of the United States on one note dated May l. 1906. All these notes state that on their face that the rate of interest is per cent and that the money had been paid into the state treasury on the date that the note bears. These statements were untrue, as the notes were all ante-dated from 16 days to two months and 26 days and the interest actually paid on all notes amounted to s3s3s.7 in excess of per cent, said ex- cess being paid absolutely contrary to law"
 Exhibit No. gives the amount, date, maturity and rate of interest of each note, with the amount paid on each as interest before the notes were executed or money therefor paid into the treasury. Exhibit No ? are copies of the laws under which the loans were effected. Exhibit No. 3 gives copies of each of the notes. Exhibit No. 4 gives copies of letters of Gov. James K. Vardaman to MT. J. s. Williams of Richmond Va, and Hon. Paul Morton, president of Equitable Life Assurance society of New York, proposing to borrow for the state at a greater rate of interest than per cent, excess of
 interest to be covered by ante-dating notes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
PARIS ID ROME
 RACE WILL BEGIN

Paris, May 21-In order to prevent a repetition of the fatality last Sunday at the start Of the Paris-to-Madrid race, which caused the death of Minister of War Berteaux, no strangers will be all lowed on the aviation ground during the start tomorrow of the air race from Paris to Rome and thence to Turin.
 The flight which has been organized by the Paris Petit Parisien will mean to tho winner prizes aggregating s100,OO0. The start will be made from the aerodrome at Buc, two miles from Versailles.
 Among the 21 contestants is Pierre Ved- rine, who distinguished himself yesterday by winning the 721 miles Paris to- Madrid race in the actual flying time of 12 hours and IS minutes, or at the average rate of 60 miles an hour, and Henry Weymann. the American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28

Has the veil of mystery that has so long shrouded the ancient sciences been raised at last? Can it be that a system has been perfected that reveals with reasonaple accuracy the character and disposition of an individual, and so out lines the life to assist in avoidine- errors and taking advantage of oppor- tunities?
 Roxroy, man who has for twenty years been delving into the mysteries of the occult, making a scientific study of the various methods of reading 4he lives of people, seems to have reached higher round in the ladder of fame than his predecessors. Letters are pour- ing into his office from all parts of the world telling of the benefits derived from his advice. Many of his patrons look upon him as a man gifted with some strange. mysterious power, but he modestly asserts that what he accom- plishes is due alone to an understand ing of natural laws
 He is a man of kindly feeling to- ward humanity, and his manner and tone immediately impress one with his sincere belief in his work. huge stack of grateful letters from people who have received readings from him adds to other convincing proof as to his ability. Even Astrologers and Palm ists admit that his system surpasses anything yet introduced.
 Baroness BlanQuet Tn letter to Prol. Roxroy, says-I thank you for my com plete Life Reading which is really of ex- traordinary accuracy. I had already con suited several astrologers but never be- fore have l been answered with so much truth, or received such complete satis- faction. It is with sincere pleasure that l shall recommend you to my friends and acquaintances: for I feel sure that 1t would be doing a good action to make your marvellous scence known.
 If you wish to take advantage of Roxroy's generous offer and obtain a free reading, send your date, month and year of birth, state whether (Mr Mrs. or Miss) and also copy the following verse in your own handwriting:
 I have heard of your power
 To read peoples lives,
 And would ask what for me
 You have to advise?
 Be sure to give your correct name, birth date and address and write plain ly. Send your letter to ROXROY, Dept No. 92C, No. 177A, Kensington High street, London, w, England. If you wish you may inclose ten cents (stamps of your own country) to pay postage clerical work, etc. Do not inclose coins er silver in letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
GEORGIA TOWNS
 OWN WATER WORKS

Atlanta. May 27-(Special.)-The Cham Der of Commerce of Marietta recently made a census of the municipally owned light and water plants in Georgia and the figures show a surprisingly large percentage.
 Eighty-nine Georgia cities and towns own their own electric light plants, and 107 cities and towns in the state own their own waterworks systems. The re- suits, it is said, are sufficiently encourag- ing to induce any town that wants its own light or water system to put it in i:Sef rather than let someone else build and control it. Fifty-one of the electric light plants in question and 53 of the waterworks systems in Georgia were in stalled by single firm of Atlanta con- tractors who make this business a spe- cialty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
MRS. HAMMOND
 HAS FOUR 4lEWELS' y

New York. May 27.-'T am tired of hear ing about the jewels I expect to wear at the Kings coronation, however, Ameri- cans won't be ashamed of them," ex- claimed Mrs. John Hays Hammond, whose husband will be special ambassador from the United States at Georges crowning, as she with MT. Hammond and their four children left for London today. Then pointing to her four tots, Mrs. Hammond Iemarked: q might say, like Cornelia, these are my jewels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
Alabama Conmencements

mers for best general average in Amer ican history, offered to sixth and seventh grades by the Children of the American Revolution. This little girl made 99 1-3 per cent. Mrs. J. H., Thomson offered prize of s2 for the best average exam inaton in all studies to third and fourth grades. This was won by Master Merritt Street, who make 97 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
17-YEAR LOCUSTS
 MAKE APPEARANCE

Washington, May 27.-seventeen-year To- custs are said to be due to ravage vege- tation in the eastern states this summer. The vanguard of the invaders is reported to have appeared in Alexandria county. Virginia, and the prediction is made that within week or so "the plague' will be common.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
EMERSON CHA|LLE
 HAS PASSED AWAY

New Orleans, May 27-Dr Stanford Emerson Chaille, one of the most prom almost half century the dean of Tulane Medical college, died at his home here to- day in his eighty-frst year. Dr. Chaille was born at Natchez, Miss. He served the confederacy throughout the civil war and at its close was surgeon and medical in- spector of the army of Tennessee on the staff of Gen. Braxton Bragg
 Tn 1879 Dr. Haille was appointed pres ident of the Havana yellow fever commits sion. He attended Ex-President Jeffer- son Davis of the confederacy in his last illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
SAILS THE WATERS
 ID THANK TAFT

London, May 27.-The Rev. Frederick Brotherton Meyer, minister of Regents park chapel, London, sailed on board the Campania from Liverpool today for New York to present to President Taft an ad- dress prepared by the national council of the Evangelical Free churches congratu- lating the President on his proposal for the general treaty of arbitration between the United States and Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
DIR. CURRY HEADS
 BLIND INSTITUTE

Jackson, Miss, May 27.-(Special.)- Governor Noel has appointed Dr. R. 8. Curry of Columbus as superintendent of the State institution for the blind in this city, vice pr. w. S. Sims, resigned. Dr. Curry is to take charge September 1. next. He is said to be highly indorsed as a physician and occulist, and 1t was such a combination Governor. Noel de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
REGULARS WILL
 OFFER PEACE

Nashville, May 27.-In the senate today a resolution was offered by A. A. Adams of Wilson county, regular democrat, pro- viding for a committee of five to confer with Governor Hooper and Senator Lea for the fusionists, and seek some settle ment of Tennessees legislative troubles, which have tied up the states finances. The resolution was adopted Both the governor and senator are out of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28

blind children are to be looked after.
 Dr. Sims was appointed by Governor McLaurin, and served through the ad- ministrations of Governor Longino. Gov ernor Vardaman and Governor Noel, making a fine record and giving entire satisfaction. He now returns to private practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
BLIND AND INFIRM
 SKERL GOES HOME

New Orleans, May 27.-Herman T. SlSerl, aged T, one of the oldest members of the New Orleans cotton exchange and the Chess. Checkers and Whist club, will leave here Monday to spend his remaining years in Germany. His eye-sight failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
PRENDERGAST TO
 SUCCEED RYAN

Rome, May 27.-The Right Rev. Edmund Prendergast, auxiliary bishop of Phila- delphia, it was announced at the vatican today, has been appointed archbishop of Philadelphia in succession to the last most Rev. Patrick John Ryan, who died Feb ruary il last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28

recently and he is now totally blind, but
 despite the entreaties of his friends he Is determined to die in the fatherland He
 has been a resident of this city 45 years.
 servant of the Chess club will accom- pany MT. Skerl to Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
CUT RATE Model Laundry Phones l712

FOR RENT-8-room, brick, slate roof house, near Five Points, furnished, for the sum- mer. Rent very cheap.
 JEMISON R. E. { vNS. GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-28
Upholstered in Inaperial Leather, over full set of Oil Tempered Springs Priced specially this iUeek at n1O
 Cash or $1 .OO per loeek OhT./O

With one of these beautiful Davenports in vour home you need be embarrassed by unexpected visitors for in instant this Davenport turned into full comfort able bed and quickly turned back again into beautiful paror piece Frame work IS highly finished birch mahog any Upholsterng full steel base that's guaranteed for service is of Imperial Leather most serviceabe and guar anteed artificial leather $3500 buys better Davenport
 FIoor)
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07
incident Overlooked,

A New England farmer, noted for
his uncontrolled temper, became con-
verted. according to the st. Louis Re-
public.
A month later he was holding forth
to q number Of friends and relatives
gathered at the Thanksgiving dinner
table on the subject Of his religious
principles. his entire change Of char
acter and his kind and forebesring dis
position.
Finally growing enthusiastic in his
description, he called on his wife to
uphold his assertions.
Jane" he shouted. you haven't
had an unkind word or deed from me
since got converted-now. have
your"
There was a dead silence: thea
came In meek. yet reminding tones
from the other end of the table.
jerome. Jerome, you've forgot the
time you bit me-"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07
A Woman is as Young as She Wants to Be

Have you ever thought why 1t is that
some women are as young at forty
as others are at twenty-five? And /
mean young" not frivolous! Re-
naming young means keeping your
body in a perfectly healthy condition
and your mind in harmony. With at
tention to certain laws a woman can
subtract ten years from her age. She
can do this by treating herself as a
friend and not as slave. Take ten
minutes. sit down and think how you
could improve yourself by little ef-
fort Perhaps some of the following
suggestions will help you:
Everyone needs exercise. Just what
form this should take depends upon
the occupation Of the Individual. A
woman doing housework exercises
most of her muscles during the day,
and II she makes pleasure. and not
drudgery out of her work. this exercise
is very beneficial. 1t is pleasure to
be able to accomplish so much, but
the housework Is not sufficient exer-
else This woman needs exercise for
her mind and for her beauty-loving
soul In her spare time she should
lie under the trees and enjoy nature
or a good book, or she should go to
some gathering where she will meet
those who will refresh her intellectu-
ally. Keep the mind open to all the
Impressions Of nature. Occasionally
read a book of travel or a biography
lof some well-known person.
II a woman wishes to retain her at
tractiveness and not grow dull and
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07
ORIGIN OF 4 SONG
History Of "The Little Brown
Church in the vaIe."
Touching Little Ditty Composed BY
an Iowa Physician Fifty Years
Ago Has Since Been Sung
Around the World.

Des Moines. Iowa.-Not SO very
long ago the writer attended a great
religious convention. There were
There were great speeches and great
singing. The influence of this great
meeting was SO inspiring that hun
dreds Of men marched the streets with
banners bearing appropriate notices.
Nearly every convention has a favor
lite song The favorite song at this
convention was, The Little Brown
Church in the Vale" and 1t was sung
with an enthusiasm that would make
any one want to come to the church
in the wildwood or anywhere else
where a church might be located.
The town Of Bradford. Iowa. has to
do with the history Of the song, The
homes in this little village. as easter
ners would call 1t. are OF the New Eng
land type and shelter a class of people
who stand for moral. intellectual and
religious development.
In 1859 or 1SG0-or thereabouts-
the good people Of Bradford resolved
" WhCIo thSS
worship God and teach their children
the importance of Christian living and
Christian service. The times were
close and the people were poor: but.
being masters of circumstances and
not their abJect slaves" they con-
quered tho hard times and their pow
erty by donations OF stone. lumber.
hardware. paint. and labor. The Con
kregatlonal Church Building Society
came forward with q generous dona-
tion Of money. and the little brown
church was ready for dedication with
out debt.
A little to the south OF Bradford
lies the little town Of Fredericksburg
In this little town. surrounded by ono
Of the most fertile farming regions In
the world, lived physician. w. 8.
Pitts. He was born in New York, re-
ceived his degree from Rush Medical
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07
ufE SAVED DY
FRIENDS ADVICE

About three ysars ago suffered With
Appendicitis and alter having an operstios
performed It left me- with . severe eass
Of kidney trouble. I was doctored by ~
sral physicians and getting no relief l tosk
the advice Of frisnd and procured bot
tie of DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Roo Aftss
taking the contents Of the first bottle felt
greatly relieved and decided to continue it.
After using the contents of three more dol
lar bottles, experienced complete cure.
cannot recommend DR.. kilmer's
ewamp-Root too highly to anyone suffer
ing from kidney or bladder trouble.
Yours very truly,
Z. P. HILAM.
Cartersville, CO.
Sworn to and subscribed before me-
this July 18th. 1909.
JOS. S. CALHOUN,
Notary Public.
B. Co., Ca.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07

uninteresting, she must be interested
in the outside world. Make 1t a point
to 90 somewhere every day II you
cannot do anything else. put the baby
in the cart and walk a few blocks.
Do not say you are too busy 1t is
necessary for your health and you
will find the few minutes outing will
give you renewed energies and help
you to see the silver lining. II possi-
BILE, go to social affairs where you
meet people. Invite others to your
home, but do not tire yourself enter
tanning them. People who are board
ing enjoy simple home-cooked meal
1t is the honey" air they enjoy and
not elaborate decorations or menu
A woman in an Office needs different
exercise. She needs to do something
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07
The Little Brown Church.

College, and, pitching his tent In Fred
ericksburg, Iowa, gave forty Of the
best years Of his life to his profession
DR.. Pitts was quite a noted man
and had large and increasing prac
tce. His round Of calls included
Bradford. He was we'll acquainted
with her people and took a lively In
terest in everything that pertalned
to their welfare. He heartily seconded
their efforts in building the little
church. DR.. Pitts was also a man of
musical and literary turn OF mind
Just prior to the dedication OF the
church he was inspired to. write q
song to be used on dedication day. He
said, speaking OF his songs. 81 call
them inspirations. as they came to
me with force. and had to write them
out"
The name OF the song may not have
been less inspired. The little church
is surrounded by large. stately trees
whose overhanging branches have
sheltered both 1t and its worshippers
from the hot rays OF the summers sun
and the cold blasts Of the winters
wind And as he thought OF this little
sanctuary surrounded by these great
giants of the forest whom God planted
there. as il to protect His chosen ones
from harm. he penned this title. THE
Little Brown Church In the Vale" to
his song and wrote:
There's church In the valley by the
wildwood
No liveler place In the dale:
No spot is so dear to my childhood
A the little brown church In the vale
How sweet on a bright Sabbath morning
To list to the clear ringing bell:
Its tones so sweetly are calling
Oh, come to the church In the vale.
There. close by the church in the valley,
Lies one that ! loved 80 well:
She sleeps. sweetly sleeps. meath the will
low:
Disturb not her rest In the vale.
There. close by the side of that loved
Meath tho tree where the wild flowers
bloom,
When the farewell hymn shall be chanted
! shall rest by her side In the tomb.
CHORUS.
Oh come. come, come, come
Come to the church in the wildwood,
Oh. come to the church In the vale;
No spot is so dear TO my childhood
AZ the little brown church in the vale.
This little bit of history will correct
q wrong impression that The Little
Brown Church in the Vale" is only a
child Of the imagination. and to as
sure all that 1t is "a sure enough
church." and can be seen by any ono
who will make a pilgrimage to Brad
ford. THE Little Brown Church" still
remains as a monument to the enter
prise and devotion OF the pioneer
ChristianA Of the vicinity Of Brad
ford.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-09-07
Childish Wisdom.

Now and then the seemingly casual
remarks Of the little ones plumb i'm
pressive spiritual and psychological
depths. Little Jean. for instance. list
ened to tho conversation Of two adults
with silent interest, until one Of the
ladies. speaking of an unsatisfactory
photograph. remarked that few moth
ers were pleased with portraits Of
their children. for the reason that the
children did not look to others a. they
did to the loving maternal eye.
Said Jean eagerly:
mo. and children don't look at 9TH
er people az they look at their moth
srS. either!"