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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
1iistur Edditur:

Mistur Edditur:
 Sum how we have always admired Eli hu Root. Just why we air unable to say, as we never met Eli, but the fact re- names that in sum way we got it into our bellfray that Eli was all the mummy. It may have been the verry classy work of Eiis press agent, or perhaps sumth1ng or uther that Eli pulled off in the past, that for the nounce we have forgotten, but enny how we beleeved in him. But now here cums Eli and hooked the ever lasting filling out of all our good opinions about him. Eli shows the cloven hoof, feethers on his legs, cold feet and sun dry uther evidences of fiusher Ell has shattered our little idle we had maid of him. He puts himself down in the same class of Old man Pfeffi&- or what ever his name is of Ohio, that began in 1860 to shoot at the south at an extremely safe distance and has kept it up ever since Old whats-his name frum Ohio that hasn't even enough cents to wear the rite kind of clothes.
 Now cums Eli in speech in the Sem ate in which he fairly froths at the mouth, against the election of Senators by thc direct vote of the peepul. Verify 6cth Eli chew the rag, and cums rite off his pedestal of Statesmanship, and gets into the peenut polytical class, and seys 1t can newer be unless we restore suffer- age to his deer culered bretherin in the South. Eli seys in steern tones that we bsve vierlated the sacred rites of the Constitutions; we have tricked the pee pull, by such vermifuges as the Grand father clause, and We have lodged and junkited things about so that the Pore cullered man has about the same chanse to vote in the South as he has to get joh in the North. Nay further sayeth Eli sum moore steernly. you continue your neefarius practice of lynching cul- cred men in the South (and you know that has lots and lots to do with electing Senators by the direct vote of the pee pub. and altho' we lynch few now and then up in Ohio and Illinois, and even in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
What a Bank Book Does

Hon. A. Barton Hepburn in Leslie's.
 A bank book, with check and book and stubs, is the easiest way of keep ing a cash account, and then you have the bank to prove your account for you. The cash register is means of keep ing accounts of receipts and payments honestly. System is an indispensable requisite of successful business, hon. esty and ability will not succeed with out it. The first step in this direction on the part of youth is keeping per sonal cash account. The orderly set ting down of receipts and expenditures confronting one's self with what has been expended and for what purpose, carries a continual moral, warning if need be, and lesson in respon- sibility. The balance, the proof, the test bring home to one the personal equation, the power and responsibility of receiving and spending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Read Irving

From St. Nicholas Magazine.
 You will do well to allow yourselves to become really familiar with Irving s warm, wise hurnor, his easy culture. and his delightful style, so flexible and full of color, flowing as freely and naturally as a noble stream
 The book I am thinking of in par ticular is his Life of Mahomet," in which is related the history of that strange genious, founder of one of the great world religions; an Arab born in poverty, left an'6rphan at an early age, with not friend but a faithful black woman, and who yet managed to be- come one of the forces that have made an immense portion of humanity what 1t is today, who created an empire, and whose book, the Koran" is today read and believed as the living truth by millions
 Certainly there are exciting possi- bilities in life like that. and Irving has made his story of this amazing man and of the times and the condi- tions amid which he lived as thrilling as you have a rightto expect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Why West Is PrOsperous

From Charles Moreau Harger in Les- He's.
 The westerner's advance in material things goes deeper than mere shadows; 1t is the outcome of new~relation to- ward the possibilities of the soil and a new attitude toward business. The earlier settlement was made, on a ba- sis of speculation. Tens of thousands of settlers without any experience in farming took claims or bought railroad lands and proceeded to put in a crop. Hundreds of thousands of acres of wheat land were sowed year after year without replowing. It was a gamble-if the wheat grew, 1t would pay; if it did not the expense was small.
 Nearly whole generation passed before there was a real awakening. Then came the period of education. The decade ending with 1900 was se- we're but effective school It taught the western farmer that he must depend on something more than guess work, that he must diversity his agri- culture.
 In the beginning of things transcon- tinental trains were halted in the midst of a great wheat field that the pass engers might feast their eyes on the vision of prosperity. The next year the wheat failed and the farmers went back east to the wifes folks" Today, in that same valley, the passengers see not only wheat, but corn, alfalfa, herds and fiocks, orchards and $50,0O0 creamery in the distance that pays out $500, 900 annually to the farmers.
 Those two pictures tell the story-put there is more than that. The real pros perity was not apparent until there had come time when the farmer was able to lay aside something as savings. Had there been no era of more timely rains he would have worked out his salvation, but the years of the past decade when the moisture brought good crops where tillage was well done helped. As soon as the farmer realized that he was relieved from the burden of bed and possessed bank account he began to give more time to scientific planning of his work. The agricultural college and the railroads extended their aid. Good Seed trains, '.Hog Breeding" trains, Corn Specials went fittering from town to town, show ing in the most practical method possi- ble just what could be done to improve the production of the land or of the herd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
SOCIETY LADY
 CURED OF DRINK


 Kind Friends--I have finished my course of Home Treatment, and my friends say I am looking fine, and thanks to you, am feeling like a new woman. I feel good and am not cross and grabbed like I used to be. I pray for you both every night, and all I ask is for God to keep you on earth to show tic good you can do When l took the third bottle I could not tolerate whiskey any longer. I can now take the money that I used to spend on liquor and use it to a much better advantage. shall always Naise your kindness, and will let you how I am getting along. There Is a yos s lady here whose broth CTS are going to send for treatment. She was only waiting until I finished. MT. Mcdonald, our mayor, will write you at once.
 Thanking you again and again, I remain cordially,
 MRS. NELLIE SEMERALL. Pass Christian, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Atlanta and return $5.25. On sale March 9th to 9th. SEA BOARD AIR LINE.

FOR 5ALE-A 2 3-4 carat diamond ring which was left with us to be sold, beautiful color and absolutely perfect. The original price was $5O0.0O. Will sell for $375.00. This is an absolute bargain. Address JAFFE JEWELRY co.
 No. 115 North 20th St.
 Bell Phone 4753
 Peoples Phone 1248
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
CURED OF DRUG
 HABIT AT HOME
MY LIFE IS
 BRIGHTER NOW
It Is Now More Than One Year Since I Took Your Home Treatment For Drug Habit.

"James Sanatorium Company, Memphis, Tenn:
 Q Gentlemen-You will no doubt be sur prised to receive letter from me, but I want to write to you in regard to a couple of friends of mine who want free samples of your treatment It is now over one year and six months since took your home treatment for drug habit, and I have not wanted or. touched any since Thanks to your remedy. You are perfectly welcome to publish any part of my letter. Oh, my, how thankful am to you and your treatment. 1t has certainly made my life brighter and raised me from the depths of despair. Ever your friend and well-wisher,
 MRS. PAT LEWIS. Rlvtheyille. Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
SAYS TOBACCO CURE IS MOST COMPLETE

E. P. Curlin, 119 Maury street, Houston, Texas, writes: Answering your inquiry as to results obtained from your Tobacco Treatment, taken last August, will say: am glad to say the cure is complete. ] have no desire for Tobacco any more, and another pleasing and grateful piece of news is I have also quit the use of Alcoholic Stimulants and have even stopped the use of Tea and Coffee, all of which l considered as a great injury to my health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
A Card of Thanks

The family of M. Mendel wish to ex- press theiri deep appreciation for the kind and sympathetic expressions that have come &from friends during their recent bereavement and for the many beautiful fiorA tributes sent
 EVA MENDEL and H. OLIM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

We have for rent the most desirable stores, garages, ware houses and stables in the city. JEMISON REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE COMPANY e7 2024 Third Ave. 9a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
The Happy Ending

FTOu JuUBS'
 He raised the shining knife; his face was dark The woman before him shrank back a step. The knife fell, plunged into the flesh, again. and once again.
 Then the woman spoke thicfly, ''Three's plenty; they're such big chops"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
READ THIS

If you are troubled with any Kid ney, Bladder or Rheumatic trouble you will find so days treatment in. $1.00 bottle of Halls Texas Wonder and sell dom one bottle fails to cure. Send for testimonials. Dr. F. w. Hall, 2926 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

terrorized by dogs, and in most cases surrendered. Ballon. a stout built Brie dog, with eyes sparkling, has for two years been the terror of the ruffians who swarm Charrone and behind Pierre Lachaise cemetery. M Tacail. the policeman whom Ballon accompanies on his rounds, l is justly proud of him. and many of the | that the terrified Appaches asked mercy know and esteem the dog. Two of Ballon's feats repain memorable and deserve to be related. | The first goes back to September 1909.
 Mons. Lardanchet, police, commissioner, had set police trap in a bar with two entrances. situated at the Rue deVolga. and frequently freouented by dangerous characters. Ballon was of the police party.
 As they left the bar four men were | low themselves to be taken quietly, | when upon a sign from the leader, Eu- gene Soupault. the ruffians suddenly tore themselves away from the police men.
 They had overlooked Ballon. At an order from Tacail the brave dog bound ed forward and used his teeth so well l that the terrified Apaches asked mercy Soupault however. made a second &C., quaintance with Balloons teeth. On arr irving before the police station he at- tempted flight. but the dog this time grew angry and leaped at the mans head and bit his right ear. The next day Ballon aided in the arrest of four | crooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

JAMES HOME CURE REMEDIES Will be furnished at the following prices:
 whisky, Wine or Beer. .312.6o Tobacco. Cigarettes or Snuff.... 500 Nervousness and Insomnia ......... 500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Marriage Licenses Issued

Washington, February 25.-(Special.)-A marriage license was granted here today to E. Kirk Austin of Birmingham to mar ry Mary West of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

went out into the street and found one for pay She went to the wedding and duly gave away her daughter" whom she had never in her life seen before, and the bridegroom and the bride were made one, but they let themselves in for more than they bargained for. A con- plaint has been lodged. and the bride, bridegroom and witnesses are liable U severe penalties for procuring, aiding and abetting impersonation, and other crimes, while it seems likely that the marriage in France is null and void, the consent of one of the parents having been giving by sham mother. The hired moth er-inyiaw is being looked for by the police.
 The police dog has become an inter- esting part of the criminal prevention system. At present 150 dogs are allotted to the suburban police and thirty to the capital itself. In the beginning of 1907 the first exploits of the police dogs brought them into notice. series of daring burglaries had been committed in the suburbs. The police had to ad- nit themselves baffled. and the thieves were not discovered until Lion, the first canine recruit, was sent to Arcueil sta- ton.
 Only a few minutes after his arrivel Lion led the pOllceInen bUV metres down the line, where they found two men hiding. They protested they were innocent. but Lion kept on hunting, and eventually found complete set of bur glars tools further up the line.
 On the way to the station the thieves made a bid for liberty They succeeded in breaking away from their captors, but Lion was unleashed and led the chase. A hundred yards dash brought him up, to the fugutives, who. finding nips on the legs-dnpleasant, stopped running.
 Encouraged by this success the founders of the dog force turned their attention to Gentilly. a region then in fested with bad characters. Four dogs effected no less than 1855 arrests in six months. The rough characters, who had but little fear of policemen seemed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

The county commissioners have practi- cally decided on a site for the new coun- ty jail, the same to be on North Third street. But new difficulty has arisen. The property owners in the neighborhood of the proposed site are up in arms agains the proposition and there is talk of an injunction if the commissioners persist in their determination to build on this spot. The nearby property owners aver that the building of the prison near their property will decrease it's value and that they will not submit to tho threatened damage without some resist ance. The matter will have to be settled soon and the commissioners will very likely make some permanent disposition of the question at their next sitting as i. is desired to proceed with the building of the jail without any delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

The incest place in Birming- ham for ladies to lunch. The menu is inviting, service un- equalled, prices are proper.
 POST CARD EXCHANGE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
ACQUIRE PROPERTY
J. C. Little May Build Opera House
 in Sheffield

Sheffield, February 25.-(SpeciaL)-With the expiration yesterday Of the redemp- ton limit on some valuable property formerly belonging to the Claude Seals es- tate. Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Little of Rus sellville have acquired some of the most desirable property in Sheffield, and will probably remove to Sheffield. Mir. Little is considering the building of modern opera house over the Seals building on Montgomery avenue.
 A real estate deal involving SS0 acres was made this week between F. M. Perry and J. F. F. Westmoreland, by which the latter acquired a valuable farm ing tract. The price paid was s22,0O0 or s25 per acre. This land sold some years ago for $5 per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

The wine riots at Dannery, Epernay and Hautville are over. 1t was in es- sence a war for pure wine and against adulteration and, incidentally, against the use of grapes raised in certain re- mote sections from the scenes of trou- ble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

The county commissioners have inau- gurated new move in asking that all road overseers of the county meet in this city on Saturday of next week, that methods for working the roads may be fully discussed and some uniform mode of work adopted. The new commissioners believe that the work can be done to much better advantage and will make an effort to have full understanding and Q geenral exchange of ideas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Farmers Union Meets

The quarterly meeting of the Farmers union of Lauderdale county was held Friday afternoon and night in the county courtroom at Florence with a good att tendance. Speeches were made in open session by President G. w. Gladney and the Rev W. H. Medley of Lawrenceburg, and at o'clock the union went into se- cret session.
 MT. Neelley's subject was Good Roads" and ne made fine talk to impress upon the farmers the advantages of good high ways. He advocated the setting aside of a day or week in which all farmers would consecrate their labors on a given road. T. L. Kennedy, state secretary and treasurer of the Farmers union. was present at tho meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
FREE DRUG CURE HvnOdermlc or IntePnal

HypO0ermhc or internal 1 Charles B. James, Dept. 8, 133 Pop 1 lar ave-, Memphis, Tenn: Please send, 1 all charges paid. free trial bottle i for patient using Estate here num- i Der grains used each 24 hours) ... 1 grains of Estate kind of drug here) state If i used by mouth or hypodermically ....... ......... Nams
 ............ ................... [ Town State s<s 1 Nearest -Exprsss Omce
 Booklet on Sanatorium and Home Treatment of Drug Addictions. Drunk enness and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits, containing testimonials, etc. sent sealed under plain cover. Cores pondence confidential. Address Charles B. James sanatorium, Dept. 3, 1S3 Pop.
 lar avenue. Memphis. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
LONE WOMAN IS
 BURNED ID CRISP Recluse Has Tragic End in Seventy-fifth Year LIVED IN SMALL HUT While Renting Her Large Plantation to Tenants-Body Found in Fire.
 Place and Was Burned
 to a Charcoal
LIVED IN SMALL HUT

Florence, February -(Special)-News reached Florence today of the horrible death last Monday near Rogersville, in East Lauderdale, of Mrs. Mary Crow, an aged lady of 75. who was burned almost to charcoal in front of her fire. Mrs. Crow lived alone in small house on her plantation near Rogersville. renting her place and the big house to James L. McLemore, whose wife cared for her
 On Monday Mrs. MoLemore had fixed up the aged woman's log fire and had only been absent a short time, when she returned to find her partly in the fire and burned almost to crisp. It is SUD- posed that she/ died from heart failure and fell into the fire.
 Mrs. Crow was twice widow and child less and refused to live in the house with others, preferring to live alone. She is survived by a brother. w. H. Page, of Rogersyille.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

Louis Hart, owner of the Bellevue hotel on Lookout mountain, near this city, who has been trying for the past several years to promote the building of railroad to the top of the mountain in order to make this morning that he has some Canadian parties interested in the project and that he believes he will now succeed in financ- ing his proposition. He says the plans Of the engineers ara in the hands of the men who are to furnish the sinsws of war and that he has every reason to hope for a favorable decision on their part. He believes the road will be built within a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

Representatives Brindley and Hood of this county have reached home and will remain during the adjournment of the legislature. In an interview this evening MT. Brindley expressed the opinion that there will be no legislation forcing liquor on any community. That in all cases the people will be given an opportunity to de eide whether they want liquor or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
GADSDEN READY
 FOR F|NANC|ERS
Will Entertain Grenfell- Hoadley Party Ex-
 pected Monday

Gadsden, February 25.-(Special)-J. D. Dunlap, president Of the Gadsden Busl- ness Mems club, is in receipt of a tele- gram from Cecil Grenfell advising that the party of financers coming to this dis triet with himself and Mir Joseph Hoad- ley will leave New York this evening and will arrive in this city either Mon day or Tuesday. A stop-over is to be made at Chattanooga and the \exact time of the arrival here can therefore not be stated at this time. The party will be In this city at least one whole day The men will be- properly entertained while here by the business men of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

Judge L. l.. Herzberg of the local court, who has just recently taken office, today made plain his position in reference to the blind tiger operators. During the trial of D. T. Weir, charged with viola ton of the prohibition laws, and whose case the judge now has under advise ment, he made the statement that he would impose fines only for the first of- fense but If there were repeated viola tions chaingang sentences would most certainly be imposed.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-07-14

Let the Frisco Ticket Agent helo you
plan your route for a trip to the Pacific
coast and Golden West during the sum
mer months. Round trip rates to points
on the coast as low as S57. so. You car
never appreciate the grandeur of the
western scenery until you see for your.
self. Write me or call Stantonvlile
phone No 27 w. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Ticket Agent, Tupeio, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-07-14
Public Works Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Board Of
Supervisors Of Lee county Mississippi, will
on the LIST Monday in August, 1911, in from
of the court house door, let to the lowest re
sponsible bidder, the contract for the follow
ing public works, to-wit:
Two new bridges in Cowpenna creek bottom
on the Shannon and Whites Ferry road.
New bridge across slough in Coonewah
creek bottom on Okolona and Chestervills
road.
New bridge across Reed creek on Verona and
Pontotoc road.
Extending and making fill on the levee in
Little Coonewah creek bottom on Tupelo and
Chesterville road.
New levee in Mantachie creek bottom
on Raper and Coggins road.
Two new bridges in Mantachie creek bot
tom on Raper and Coggins road.
New levee in Sand Greek bottom on Saltillo
and Mooresville road.
New bridge across Little Sand Creek on the
Birmingham and Saltillo road.
New levee in Cowpenna creek bottom on
Shannon and Whites Ferry road.
Right to reject all bids is reserved. All
work to be done according to plans and speci-
f~ications on file in Chancery Clerks office.
This July Sth 1911.
NOR3IN JONES, Clerk.
BY K. d. Porter, DC.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-07-14
Mrs. j. Y. Cummings.

July the 9th, 1911. the Angel
of Death visited the home of j.
Y. Cummings and took away his
precious wife, Luvenia, who was
only As years old.
She was born in Lee county,
near Guntown. Miss, June 9Th,
1863. Joined the NJ. E. church.
South, at the early age OF Ii
years. Married to J.. Y Cum
mings December 10th, 1882. De-
parted this life July 9th, 1911.
She had not been well for some
time. In the hours before her
death she gave every evidence
that she was prepared to meet
her Saviour and her little, babes
that had gone before. and the
writer, who has known her for
several years, and heard her talk
to her loved ones a few days be-
fore she left this earth, feel con-
fdent that she is sweetly Sleep
ing in the arms of Jesus. How
she will be missed no one can
tell save the brokenhearted hus-
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band and four precious children
that are left to mourn her death.
She was kind and gentle, full
of sympathy and always thought
full of her family and nelghbors,
rendering assistance to all around
her. Calling her loved ones
around her bed side a few hours
before she fell asleep she told
them she must leave them and
saying Il hate to leave you ALL"
but still assuring them that she
would soon be at rest with her
precious baby that went home to
heaven a few years ago, telling
them that she had taught them
to pray.
Then kissing them farewell
she seemed to be reconciled to
him who doeth all things well.
Weep not husband and chill
dren, but follow in wife's teach
ings and one day you will all
meet where sad partings come
Nd more.
A FRIEND,