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The Washington bee., 1911-09-30
MRS. POSIE 7. NJ,
Washington, D. G.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
| have always been one Of those
that did not give any thought of this
until about four years ago | had a
great trouble and / cost me almost
every dime | had, and my mother
asked me one day to tell some of this
trouble to this woman that we read
so much about in our papers. Mother
says, 4 feel that she can help you
had to laugh with tears in my eyes,
for I was in jail; then finally I said,
Suit yourself; anything now, so
come clear and get out of here" She
let this woman hear from her and
about me- We never can forget what
this woman said in reply. She said
in substance: 'If you will pray and
trust God, | will do the crest" And
bless her today and forever, I was
called to trial, and every witness that
could be found spoke in my behalf,
and those who did not could not be
found. | was returned to jail twice
and then set free. Do you blame me
for saying she is a power unknown,
to help those who seek her aid? !
am now doing business for myself
and making good. Every month !
send her twenty dollars. | have done
this for four months, and shall always
divide my last dimc with her. I am
her friend at all times.
G. A. CAMERON,
Jacksonville
The Washington bee., 1911-09-30
LADIES VOLUNTEER.

Publicly Give This Lady, Madame
McNairdee, the Praise.
The Dallas Express:
For she is certainly worthy Of
praise that she has done for our
homes. May God bless her and her
days be long on earth. We pray.
Tes imonials.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
| am a married woman and have
been for ten years. l had only lived
SIX months in any peace on earth in
my home until | consulted this ,Or-
thy woman. Two years ago. ard since
then, my home, by taking her advice,
has been all that any family could
wish l am, your sister in Christ.
MRS w. H. H,
Sherman, Texas.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-30
An ENJOYABLE Occasion

WAS your chafing dish party sue
cess %
"Great. We spoiled all the food
early in the evening and then went to
a regular restaurant Exchange.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-30
The Aanpn Medium.

Sources Daughter-By the way. do
you spell your name with a large or a
small n, Mrs. McNabe? Yillager-Oh.
middAn' large, miss.-LOndon NJ A T
The Washington bee., 1911-09-30
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The Washington bee., 1911-09-30

Thousands are Aocking to see this
wonderful lady daily Her powerful
consultation when needed has sent
sunshine to the homes of all who call
ed. Don't put off. but call at once,
if you wish to enjoy future happiness
Don't delay Hightly indorsed by all
the press, teachers, preachers. lawyers
and doctors, and come well recon-
meuded by four of the leading lodges.
the S. NJ T, United Order of True
Reformers. also the Calanthan Court
The church society of her home
known by the name of United Sisters
of Charity of the Missionary Church.
and loved by all God has endowed
her with an unspeakable blessing to
and humanity She deals in nothing
to be ashamed of
She wants to hear from all that are
in trouble or distress, Address
MADAM McNAIRDEE.
IIo9 N. Senate Avenue.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Positively no attention paid to let
teTs without one dollar enclosed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
PROPOSE DR. DENNY
 UNIVERSITY HEAD Talladega Commissioners Arrange Details of Mu-
 nicipal Work

Talladega, September 2l.-(Special) 1.-The chairman of the nominating committee of the board of trustees of the Alabama State university, pr. J. H. Johnson, stated today that the name of George II Denny of Washington and Lee uni- versity would be placed before the board with the recommendation that he be elect ed president of the University of Ala bsma. The nominating committee IS unanimous in this recommendation, Judge Poster of Tuscaloosa and Daniel Pratt of Prattville being the other two mem bers of the committee. The name will Governor O'Neal returns. It is not known whether President Denny will accept the Domination.
 The oity commissioners have been kept busy for the past few days arranging the details Of municipal work, and defining the duties of the several departments. The street superintendent has been re- Guired to furnish an inventory of the tools and implements of that department Steps have been taken to require the for mel members of the light and water commission to pay for the gas and water used by them The city slaughter pen has been placed under the control of the Tailadega college authorities, who will be in turn supervised by the officers of the city. The residents of the Mountain Home addition have petitioned for an ex- tension of the water mains to that suburb and this matter has been referred to Commissioner Ivey. Several protests as to licenses nave been heard, without def nite action.
 The July term of the criminal division of the city court is in session, Judge Ce- cil Browne presiding. Judge Browne s first case was one under the liquor laws in which Jesse Wyatt was a defendant in five cases charged with the illegal sa lie of liquor Wyatt filed a plea of guilty in each case. In two cases fine of $50 each was assessed against Wyatt and three of the other cases were held I'D for one year during good behavior The jury in the case of Charley Parish. charged with selling liquors. assessed a fine of $50 on Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
SWORD RETURNED
Gift to Mississippi Confederate Of
 ficer Was in Ohio

Jackson, Miss, September 21.-(Special) A magnificent sword that has an,interest- ing history has just been received from Mrs. Mary S. Mong of Minerva. Ohio, the widow of federal soldier who came into possession of it at Vcksburg during the war between the states. but just how is not known by the widow nor by her son, l.. Mong, of Kansas Citx.
 Several weeks ago Governor Noel re- ceived letter from Mr. Mongy explaining that his mother had a sword of nagnifi- cent pattern, with handsomelyqsc carved pearl handle. On the scabbard being the inscriptions: VEEst
 Presented by Officers of the First Reg ment Mississippi Militia. to Lieut.. A. H. Arthur, for the zeal. patriotism and lib- erality manifested by his private ,contrt- buttons and being first to loan the gov ernor of Mississippi means to aidahim in preparing the volunteers raised in this regiment for the war with Mexico, Vicks- burg, July 1. 1S46. A. M. Vim; Colonel.
 This sword was worn during the war with Mexico, and was returned to Vicks- burg after the cessation of hostilities, and in course of time came to Sbe the property of nephew of Lieutenant Ar thur, the father of Mrs. IT. G. Sherrard, now of Vicksburg. A
 Mrs. Sherrard has written the governor long letter explaining her relationship to Lieutenant Arthur and her right to tho possession of the old sword. which. by the way Is in an excellent state of pres ervation It will be forwarded to Mrs. Sherrard as directed by Mrs. Mong and her son. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
NEW DECATUR GLAD
 OVER P0ST0FF|CE

Decatur, September 21.-(Special) l)-NeW Decatur people were glad to read in last
 nights dispatches from Washington that the. New Decatur postoffice had at last been re-est ablished and that former Post master William A. warner will be re- irstated.
 Paul NJ. Terry has just purchased Si feet frontage on Second avenue, New Dec oatur, near Grant street. and will erect on the property a fine brick business block the work to commence at once. B. L. Malone is completing fine two story brick business block on Second ave- nue, New Decatur. The building will be ready for occupancy within few days. Work is progressing rapidly on the new SEQ 900 city hall for Decatur, at the cor ner of Railroad and Vine streets. The building will be completed before Christ mas. It is possible that a brick business block will be built on the old Falk cor- her. where a block of frame buildings burned Tuesday night. A number of new residences are being built In the two De- caturs at this time and there is gen. era spirit of improvement going on in the two Decaturs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
FOREIGN BANKS
 RAISE DISCOUNT

London, September 2.-The Bank of England raised it's discount rate from 3 to per cent today a week earlier than last year. in order to protect it's reserve against possible unexpected demands be- fore the usual autumun gold shipments are thoroughly under way.
 Curiously money remains remarkably cheap and plentiful and the Bank of England's st. K of coin and bullion stands near 15,0oo,00c but q short measure of protection Is considered necessary in view of the continental political situation ana the advanced bank rates at Berlin, Bell gium, Sweden and Denmark with early rises possible al Vienna and Paris.
 The fact of London discount dealers having forced the private rates over the banks minimum of per cent. causing England was another factor in the adop- tion Of the higher rate.
 Brussels, September 21-The rate of dis count of the Bank of Belgium was raised from A. to , per cent today.
 Vienna, September 21.vThe rate of dis count of the Imperial Bank of Austria was advanced from 10 per cent today.
 Brussels, September 2i.-The rate Of discount of the Bank of Belgium was raised from , to 5is per cent today.
 Paris. September 21.--The rate of lis count of the Bank Of France was raised today from to 3h per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
HIGH TRIBUTE PAID
 GUNNELS' MEMORY

Anniston, September 21.-(Special)- Resolutions terming his death "a great blow to the militia organizations of the state, and to the weaIof the com monwealth," have been adopted by the Calhoun Rifles of Oxford on the death of the late Mai Harry c. Gunnels, \ member of that company, of Governor O'Neal's staff and former superintend- ent of education. As an evidence of Major Gunnels' popularity the floral offerings which have been received from Shriners, Pythians, educators and militiamen all over the state, as well as the messages of coincidence to the family of the deceased, bear striking tribute James and John Gunnels. brothers of ior Gunnels, have re
 turned to their homes at Birmingham and Montgomery, as has Superintendent of Education Willingham. who attend ed the funeral Mrs. Gunnels, with the children, has gone to Comm merce, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22

Washington, September 21.-(Special. )-- Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas has built fine residence for himself and fam west section of Washington. It has been announced that when he retires from the Senate in 1913 he will practice law in New York and live in Washington.
 The announcement has been made that Private Frank Bloom has passed his ex- animation at Fort Leavenworth and will become commissioned officer in the United States army.
 Flank Bloom is the young Hebrew who was suubbed by Colonel Garrard when that young man barely missed passing on his examination little more than year ago. Colonel Garrard recommended that it was well that the young Jew failed, for he would certainly be embarrassed when he found that he could not be re- ceived on an equal footing socially by other officers of the army.
 The country was shocked at this brazen snobbery at the time. President Taft reprimanded the colonel after howl of indignation had come up from the peo- Die and gave tne youuS JCW dhothSA chance to rise in the army. Every true American will rejoice at the success of the young man.
 Readers will perhaps read with interest the recommendations of Colonel Garrard on the original Bloom papers and for which he was rebuked by the President. Here they are:
 Colonel Garrard's recommendation on the Bloom papers was IS follows:
 "The applicant is the son of Joseph A. Bloom. of Jewish persuasion, who is now and ,has been for number Of years a tailor at Fort Myer. His associates as far as l know, and those of his family have been with enlisted men and their families, and have been respectable.
 ""rhe young man undoubtedly is honest and upright. ambitious and probably de- serving, but for the reasons stated would not desire him in my command as ar officer and social and personal asso- ciate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
ELECTION F0RCES|N LAUDERDALE BUSY Florence Normal Has Fine Opening-Trying the
 Criminal Docket

!. Florence. September H.-(Special. )-The liquor election in Lauderdale will take place one week from today, and though the campaign has been carried on quiet ly and with but little apparent feeling, the greatest interest is being felt on both sides. Both factions appear to be sanguine, and indications are that the race will be close.
 The saloon advocates are working very quietly. and the prohibitionists more open ly. Many appointments for speaking are announced by the latter for the last week Of the campaign, the speakers to include Lieutenant Governor Seed, Judge S. D. Weakley and Arie Barber of Birming- ham. MT. Barber lived in Florence when young man.
 The Florence State Normal college opened this week with larger attend ance than ever before in the history of the school, and Dr. Powers, the president, thinks the matriculation will go over 800.
 The criminal side of the docket in the circuit court is now being heard, with a large number of cases, chiefly of the smaller ofenses. The sensational case of the state against Cole Moland who is charged with being implicated in the rob heries at the Surprise store some months ago, is being heard today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
$. c. MEADE CHARGED
 WITH ENTERTAINMENT

Anniston, September 21.-(SpeciaI)-S C. Meade. manager of the United Hosiery mills, which were recently established in this city, was carried back 10 Phila- delphia Wednesday to face a charge of erlbezzlenent on the specific grounds that he defrauded the Philadelphia Society Loan company of that city out of several thousand dollars before coming to this city.
 MT. Meade has been an active church worker since he came here. and he has made many friends, who are loath to be- lieve that he Is guilty of the charge against him. He went back to Phlladel- phia without cxtradition papers, and had agreed to pay the expenses Of a local of fcer to that city after he learned that he was wanted on the embezzlement charge. The amount of his alleged pecu lation is stated variously at Si2oo and sSG0U.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
DEDICATE CHURCH
 AT SYLACAUGA

Syiacauga. September 21.-(Special. ) Mir and Mrs. S. T. Peace celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage Tuesday with a beautiful ceremony. Only few friends were invited.
 At the First Baptist church yester- day evening the new ~nurch building was dedicated with appropriate eXer- cises beautiful programme was car ried out consisting of a number of quartets and duets. Rev. C. J. Bentley or AVondale Baptist church delivered the dedication sermon, and was assisted In the exercises by Frank Willis Bar nett of the Alabama Baptist, and Rev. j. ]. Johnson, pastor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
 MONTGOMERIAN IS BURNED TO DEATH

Montgomery September 21--(Spe- eial)-Word has been received In Montgomery through Troy, of the death by incineration of Joe Furlow, Il former resident of this city, at the oil mills of Vivian. La. Particulars of the tragedy has not been received
 MT. Furlow came to Montgomery from iroH several years ago. but left the si's some time ago for Louisiana. He dren. V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
Orders Flags Hauled Down

Denver. September 21.-Mayor Speer to- day compelled the United States Marine Corps to haul down it's ,colors in Den yer, and as result tke, mayor may be invcveds in an imbroslio with the gov ernment. Two. of the official flags of 'tbe Marine Corps were hung over the sidewalk of the building in which the re- cruitinz station has it's headquarters. This is in violation of city ordnance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
StenZel'S EcZemaL Li0uid

r A coloress liquid for cleansing. puri-
 flying and healing all skin and scaln diseases. Stops all itching or pain the
 moment it touches the skin and a few days after using 1t the disease begins to disappear. Cleanses old sores and has cured hundreds of stubborn skin and scalp diseases. Sold in Blrming- ham by Jacobs Pharmacy. Collier Drug Co, Patton-Pope Drug Co. price sl.oO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
OFFICE
New Orleans Railway & Light Co.,, 31.
 Baronne Street, New Orleans, La.

Sealed proposals will be received up to 12 o'clock noon, Saturday. September 90. 1911, for furnishing a supply of coal for the power stations and gas plants of the company for period or one, two and tr-.c years from midnight, December IS, 1911, as per specifications on file at the ,o.upAny office.
 Bids must be addressed to Mir. Hugh MeCloskey, President. s-17-10t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
Kicked Senseless By Mule

Estherwood, La. September q. .--As long ss l.. Lejeune of Prairie Hays. La, Iives he will carry the imprint of horseshoe on the hack of his head, but not as am emblem of good luck. T.eJeune was knocked senseles when a mule kicked him yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-22
POLITICAL AND OTHER a'''
 GOSSIP FROM THE CAPITAL
BY WALTER HARPER

The presence of the applicants family at a military post would be subservient of discipline, and the probable treatment source of modification to them and fre-s quent cause of trouble to commanding officers.
 From an experience of many years I have found, except in a few cases. few communities where Jews are received as desirable social associates /
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-30
STATEMENT BY MCFARLAND.
Prisoner Tells of His Unhappy Domestic
Rela tons.

New York, Oct. 30.--The unhappy do
nestle relations of Allison MacFarland
and the wife he is accused of murder
ing were described in written state.
ment given out by MacFarland Sat
urday, through his attorney MacFar-
land, who will be arraigned this week
on an indictment Of first degree murder,
says.
For about five years my wife and
myself have been considering a separa
ton which we realized should be in
evitable. Neither of us could enter into
pleasures or pursuits of the other. We
did not consider either of us at fault;
it was simply our misfortune that we
were badly nismated; we lived our lives
largely apart. My wife was in Maine
a great part of the time. We have not
lived together as man and wife Tor
more than two years. We reached an
agreement this summer on a divorce
question, and there remained nothing to
prevent speedy accomplishment. Our
enforced separation was much more a
hardship on myself than it was on my
wife She was much better contented
in Maine as long as she had enough
money. | thought she was entitled to
another chance and new deal as well
as myself Her instincts We're for peace
and tranquility. When our affairs be-
came unsettled she had the choice of
remaining with me and taking one-half
of the things as l had them or going
to Maine until it blew over. She al
ways chose Maine. and refused to come
back until things We're more prosperous,
as her letters viii show"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-30
BABY's SKIN RAW AND SORE

The result of even a little neglect in
caring for baby is shown by a letter
from Miss j. P. Young, trained nurse,
of Salem. Mass. She was called to see a
baby where simple chatting had been
neglected. "The skin was raw and sore, .
she says, "but in week after using
Comfort Powder it was all healed" This
powder is no more like the common
toilet powders than cream is like skim
milk. They are irritating. Comfort
Powder soothes and heals irritations and
rashes quickly and is harmless. See that
f. S. Sykes signature is on tbs. box
you buy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-30
Winfield Whitney Uses Pistol at
Halifax Following Quarrel
WOMAN LIKELY TO RECOVER
A Wrangle Occurs at Their Home
After All the Furniture
Has Been Auc-
toned.

Halifax, VT, Oct Winfield w.
Whitney, AS, a farmer and mill hand,
shot his wife and himself at their home
at Harris Four Corners" about 10
o'clock Saturday morning, Mr.. Whit
ney died without regaining conscious
ness, four hours later, but his wife was
alive at late hour Saturday night,
with perhaps an even chance for re-
coyery, though the ball. which entered
her temple, left an ugly wound and
fractured her skull.
For several months past Mr.. Whit
ney had been in poor health, necessi
tating serious hospital operations. Mr..
and Mrs. Whitney had not lived happily
together and this resulted in separa.
tion. Both removed to Brattleboro, she
to the home of her brother, Charles
Miner, and he TO the home OF his SIS
ter, Mrs Ashton Taylor. Owing to Mr..
Whitney's enfeebled health, guardian
was appointed, Francis Miner of Hall
fax to take charge Of the sick mans
affairs. Friday public auction at the
Whitney home, which both Mr. and Mrs.
Whitney attended, disposed of their per-
sonal effects Mr.. Whitney stayed at
his Halifax home Friday night, while
his wife stayed at neighbours, just
across the highway.
Early Saturday morning Floyd Clark,
a son-in-law of the Whitneys and a
merchant at Monroe Bridge, arrived in
Halifax for the purpose Of taking Mrs.
Whitney home with him. He had put
some of her things into the buggy, when
Mrs. Whitney, accompanied by Mrs. Al
bert Thurber, went across the road to
the Whitney home for another bundle.
Mr.. Whitney hobbled along on his
clutches behind the women, urgently en-
treating his wife not TO leave She went
to the end of the piazza for a clothes
line, when, quick as fash, her hus.
band placed pistol near her head and
fired. The woman jumped from the
piazza and ran toward the Thurber
home, falling into the arms of her SON
in-law in the highway. Meantime her
husband had turned the weapon on him
self Mr.. Whitney dropped heavily
from the piazza, but, according to Mrs
Thurber, who witnessed the shooting, he
fired three times, one shot probably miss
ing its mark.
Mr. Clark. FASTENED a mile to the
nearest telephone to summon Seleetman
William Warren OF Halifax and DE-
Lynch of Brattleboro. When the sur
geon arrived, Whitney was Unconscious
and beyond help. He died at o'clock
Saturday afternoon. The bali was ex
tracted from Mrs Whitney's head and
she was conscious Saturday night.
Whitney must have stolen the revol.
yer from his guardians home, who is
deputy sheriff, and at who. house
Whitney had been staying for the past
few days Besides three sisters and two
brothers, Mr.. Whitney leaves widow
and two children, the latter living at
Monroe Bridge. The tragedy caused
great excitement in Halifax, where the
Whitneys were well known,