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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
CUT RATES MADE ON COTTON SEED

Washington, January "A reduc- tion in the freight rate on cotton seed from points in Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana to Memphis, Tenn. is made by the~intefstate commerce. commits sion 7inn an opinion handed down to- day in the case of the Memphis freight bureau against the St. Louis South western railway. 'r-,ls
 Existing rates on cotton seed to Memphis from the points of origin named are held to be unreasonable and unjustly discriminating as to Memphis and in favor of East St. Louis, III. It Is pointed out that Memphis is substantially nearer to the named points of origin than is East St. Louis yet the rates to the latter city are low CT than those to Memphis.
 The defendant is required to put the reductions into effect before March 15 next
 In another case decided today it was held that the rates of cotton seed carloads from points in Oklahoma. Ark ansas. Mississippi and Tennessee and Missouri to East St. Louis. H.. are not unreasonable or unduly discriminating
 This was instituted by the East St. Louis Cotton oil company against the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad and other carriers.
 After announcing its opinion as to the rates the commission said:
 It is not. the duty of this commis- sion to equalize the profit and loss re- suits of competing operations in diff ferent localities by overcoming na- tional and commercial conditions with rate adjustments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
INLAND WATERWAY
 MAKES GOOD START

Wilmington, N. C., January 1.-The completion of the first link of the pro- posed inland waterway from Maine to Florida was celebrated today on the banks of the waterway near Beaufort, N. c. The celebration was preceded by a parade of naval and government boats headed by the revenue cutter Pamlico.
 Senator F. M. Simmons of North Carolina, master of ceremonies, well comed the visitors. Among the speak CTS were Representatives J. Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania. president of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways asso- citation; ID. H. Sparkman of Florida, F. c. Stevens of Minnesota. Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana, John H. Small of North Carolina and H. K. Walcott, representing the mayor of Norfolk.
 The canal has been under construc- tion since 1907 and was completed last December. It is 90 to 250 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water. The length is 20 miles, five of which were cut through dry land. The canal gives an inside route to coastwise ves- sels enabling them to avoid treacher- ous Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
GAS FROM MUELLER
 KILLS AUTO OWNER

Chicago, January "A muffler on the gasoline engine of an automobile caused the death last night of Dr. John Aloyseus Hemsteger, a prominent physician. He died from the effects of carbon dioxide he inhaled on Wednesday while. cleaning the apparatus on his machine The death is saic to be the first of its kind on rec ord.
 Hemsteger, finding quantity of carpon had accumulated in the muffler and en- zine, cylinders, poured a mixture of wood alcohol and kerosene into them to clean them out. He then started the engine and opened the cutoff valve in the muf- her. The garage door was closed, and there was no other outlet for the form Ing carbon gas that rushed into the room. The physician was almost overcome but managed to open the door of the garage which let In the, fresh air.
 He was taken to his residence where he died the next d>y Physicians who held an autopsy assert that death was due directly to poisoning of the heart by the caibon gas He was 56 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

tions to indorse any proposition that Is reasonable which will make it possible to carry by an overwhelming majority the million-dollar bond issue. People yreal.' ize that existing road conditions retard the heAthy growth of Birmingham and a development in Jefferson county in pro- portion to her almost boundless resources.
 Many citizens who have travelled throughout the nation and in Europe hold their heads down with shame when they call to mind the black stain upon the peerless character of Jefferson brought about by the present deplorable roads. A great many citizens do not realize how the good roads sentiment is growing in this county. Last Saturday and Sunday night. though the rain was falling upon the mud roads about Mount Olive and making them almost impossible, the Baptist church was filled at both meet ings with earnest citizens who heartily applauded when the good roads address was being delivered. Today I was called Milner academy at Fulton Springs to address his school. After the address I was invited to deliver an address in the academy, as we'll as render vaudeville se-' lections on Monday night, January 16. At this time box supper will also be held, the proceeds to be used in the re- pair of the building. This lecture and vaudeville entertainment will be strictly free. Tonight I will speak at Johns. and also Sunday at o'clock p. m. And en- thusiasm backed by the fire in the souls of the best citizens are making interest ing these meetings. Now, you can see why MT. O'Neill is so greatly cheered up about the good roads situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

Heau anu InrOat NOW CYe4R
 Mrs. w. Pray, 260 18th St., Brooklyn, N. Y., writes:
 q was afflicted for two years with catarrh of the throat. At first it was very slight, but every cold Itook made 1t worse.z &4
 a'I followed your directions. and in a very short time l began to improve. I took one bottle and am now taking my second I can safely say that my throat and head are cleared from ca- tarrh at the present time, but still continue to take my usual dose for spring tonic, and I find there is noth- Ing better
 Words cannot express how thank ful feel for my cure, as I did not know the comfort of good nights sleep till now. I was continually both- cred with my breathing. l could scarcely breathe through my nose at all But now I go to bed and sleep the whole night through without any trouble"
 | Mrs. Maria Gongoll, Mayer, Mfnn., writes:
 "I must inform you that recovered my health after using your valuable medicine, Peruna. I had suffered with. catarrh of the kidneys and bowels, but tnow I am much better and feel real strong. T can only praise your medi- zine and extend my hearty thanks to !. you herewith" .,, ,. ,<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
NO MORE KIDNEY-BACKACHE
 AFTER TAKING A FEW DOSES

settles into Diabetis, Dropsy, Gravel or Bright's disease The moment you suspect the slightest kidney, bladder or urinary disorder begin taking Pape's Diuretic as directed, with the knowledge that there is no other medi- cine, at any price, made anywhere else in the world, which will effect so prompt and thorough cure
 Don't be miserable and remain in danger another moment because of a lame back or clogged, inactive kidneys or bladder or urinary misery; all this will surely go after you take Pape's Diuretic for few days.
 Your physician, pharmacist, banker or any merchantile agency will vouch for fhe responsibility of Pape, Thomp- son & Pape of Cincinnati, O., who pre- pare Pape's Diuretic-50-cent treat ment-sold by every druggist in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
PEOPLE ABOUT READY
 TO VOTE ROAD BONDS
BY CHARLES w. THATCHER (Known as the Good Roads ApostIe)

Great enthusiasm is being manifested in the 100-foot wide boulevard from Besse- mer via Birmingham to East Lake. as well as the million dollar bond issue in Jefferson county. In fact, a great many of our most progressive farmers are sug- gesting that we make it s20O0,oO0. After viewing the situation with MT. John w.
 O'Neill, president of the Jefferson County Good Roads association, last evening, we both decided that the future outlook for something being accomplished was decid- edly cf a rosy hue. Wr w. P. Gum, secretary of the board of trade of Besse- mer, is arranging a rousing rally to boost the boulevard. It has been suggested that this meeting be held next week in the High school auditorium MT. O'Neill called up Alderman Hawley of East Lake and we found him to be very enthusiastic over the boulevard. His interest in the matter was so great that he arranged to meet me at MT John W. O'Neills office and arrange for boulevard rally at East Lake, to follow the Bessemer meeting
 We are somewhat fearful about placing the million-dollar bond issue to vote while the existing law iA, in vogue relat- ing to the use of county funds in the con- struction of highways through corpora tions. As Birmingham pays about 80 per cent of the tax of Jefferson county. we feel she would not favor a bond issue unless a reasonable share should be al- lotted to the construction of county high ways that pass through the cities of Bes- semer and Birmingham. MT. O'Neill has called upon Attorney Smith and he in- formed him that he would draw up bill next week to be presented to the coming session of the Alabama legislature which if enacted into law would permit the use of county funds to a reasonable ex- tent upon public highways passing through the cities of Bessemer and Bir- mingham. MT. O'Neill informs me that should the above bill become a law the people will be given an opportunity to vote upon the million-dollar bond issue inside of 90 days. This bill, which enl- braces justice to all concerned, is meet ing with the hearty indorsement of a ma- Jority of the farmers of Jefferson county
 In truth there is a feverish unrest in regard to the present situation in this county. The people hold themselves in readiness in the suburban and rural sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Cnughs md Colds


 Mrs. Lena o'Byrne. 626 Madison St., Topeka, Kas.. writes:
 We have used Peruna Tn our house. hold for a good many years. l took 1t for a cough and tonic. My husband used 1t, and thinks there is nothing like it for hay fever from which he suffered for years.
 q also give it to my children for coughs and colds, and my daughter, Mary, was cured of catarrh of the head by Peruna. It certainly is medicine of unquestioned merit"
 Throat Difficulties
 Mathilda Koch. Orange, Md, writes: "I cannot speak too highly of Peruna as medicine. se ies5 --'T was subject to catarrh of the head and throat until I tried Peruna. After taking eight bottles, Peruna cured me. Tt also acts as special preventive of throat difficulties. It keeps me in fine health, and l value it's fine qual- ities very much.
 "We all use Peruna in the family, and there are seven of us. I recom- mend it to my neighbors, and they all take it."
 An Affliction of Head
 Maria Easley, Slidell, La., writes: This Is to certify that I have had an affliction in the head for two years. I tried Peruna and today l feel like another person" i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
awestern Union Pays Up

Boston, January ,77sIn sustaining verdict of $50 obtained by William F. vermilye against the Western Union Telegraph company the full bench of the supreme court holds that a tele- graph company is obliged to accept a "sticker" on a message intended to fix additional liability on the telegraph company in the, event of the delay Of transmission or the snon-delivery of a message. The Western Union Tele- graph company under it's rule refused to receive such a message from the plaintiff and In defense relied upon in- rerstate commerce act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Catarrh of Head and Throat

Catarfh or Head ana ThrOat
 Mrs. Ellen Ensminger, Foster. Wash, member Mt. Hood Circle No. 151, Women of Woodcraft writes:
 T am pleased to say a good word for Peruna. I have used 1t in my house. hold for long time. Used 1t first for a catarrhal condition of the head and throat, and it cured me in a short time. Then I used it before and after baby came. for two months.
 Ut restored me to splendid health, and I would not know how to keep house without this medicine"
 For Suffering Women
 Mrs. James F. Summit, 1913 East Seventh street Muscatine, Iowa. writes as follows to the Peruna Co.,, Colum- bus, Ohio; .+e Tt has been some time since you have heard, from me, but I am get ting along all right. Peruna has cured me. |. q hope other suffering women will give Peruna a trial the same as I have done, for if 1t will cure me 1t will sure- ly cure others"
 Troubled With Eyes e, Mrs. s. T. Michie, Ranch, Va, writes. My eyes became sore last fall, and used simple remedies. but to no good have used one bottle of Peruna, and am glad to say that my eyes are we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

Shooting It Is said Lanier, who is ,sstill in the vicinity of the shooting. which took place near Roberts sta- tion. not far from Hammond, is wait Ing to- be taken by officers. The men have not been friends for some months and when Lanier was informed by neighborhood gossip. that Cutrer had maligned the Lanier family, the quar- rel followed. It is said that the two met atYthe house of a neighbor and Lanier invited Cutrer~- out to settle their differences. Cutrer, it is alleged, asked silfs enemy if the latter. had a revolver,e and was assured that Lafiier had not,fwhereupon Cutrer laid down Knife he carried. The. two then struck blows, and the sfiooting followed. Both men are prominent in their neigh- borhood. co@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

Kidney disease Is the most danger ous, becaus6 the first symptoms are seen in other parts of the body before anything wrong is noticed with the kidneys themselves.
 F Some of the symptoms, though. can not be mistaken; for instance, sick, un- healthy kidneys caIse thick. cloudy, of fensive urine, fuIiS of sediment irregu- lar of passage or attended by sen- eation of scalding The back aches constantly, or there is dull misery in the sides and Joins, headaches and dizzy spells may occur, nervous twitch- fngs, disturbed sleep, infamed or puffed eyelfds, weakness, bilious stomach, heart palpitations or the sufferer is often weighed down by a feeling of 'languor or fatigue.
 The time to cure kidney trouble is swhile it is only trouble-before it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

cannot be too high for Peruna. I weigh more now. than I ever weighed. I thank you for the interest you have taken in my case, and the prompt at- tention given my letters.''
 System All Run Down
 Mrs. James Murphy, St. Ignace, Michigan, writes:
 T have spent hundreds of dollars for medicines of all descriptions, in the past twenty years or more. but I have never gotten anything that did me as much good or acted as promptly as Peruna.
 'I was run down to the last notch with what is termed a general broke up system, but now I am a different woman. l cannot say too good a word for Peruna."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
LITTLE STORIES ABOUT @
 AFFAIRS IN ALABAMA
Ely WALTER HARPER.

Fx-Congressman NJ. w. Howard, who was defeated by Congressman John L. Burnett in the last election, is half citi- zen of Birmingham. ...
 If he finds that the water is fine he may become full-fedged citizen.
 But MT. Underwood need not become alarmed. MT. Howard hastens to make the announcement that he is out of poli- tics for keeps If l failed of election in the last race in the Seventh district 1 know it is useless to try again." said MT. Howard
 q have always had a hankerins for Birmingham, great big promising Bir- mingham, and I am glad that conditions are such that can now cast my lot with this city.
 Judge Oscar R. Hundley and my for ner partner at Fort Payne, Luke F. Hunt and myself fhave formed a tri- angular partnership in law and this morn- ing opened offices in the Alabam State Land company building in Birmingham.
 MT. Hunt will move to Birmingham at once and make this his permanent home. I will continue to live on my farm three miles from Fort Payne, where I expect to raise the prize acre of corn this year. I love my farm and should be loath to desert it. I am stocking 1t with fine hogs and cattle and expect to mix a little scientific farming with my law practice
 "Farming is more satisfying than poli- tics and is nightly restful after you have been fighting law books for a good stretch of time"
 MT. Howard is 4s years of age and per haps bears the distinction of being the oldest road overseer in the state. Though he is three years past the time limit for public road service he accepts the ap- pointment as overseer on the road lead ing out from Fort Payne to his farm, a distance of three miles, and sees to it that this strip of highway is kept in the best of condition.
 'The people of Fayette are using nat ural gas from the wells of the Providence oil and Gas company near the town.'' said Sheriff J. II. Oswalt of Fayette county, who spent yesterday in Birming- ham on business.
 "The gas has already been piped to most of the houses in the main part of the town and those who have not yet re- ceived the service are clamoring for 1t. The service is giving entire satisfaction. The quality of the fuel Is first-class and there seems to be no dininution of the supply at the wells during the two years they have been open"
 ] Judge s. H. Sprott of Sumter county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
MRS. MARTIN AND HER
 SISTER TO BE TRIED

Newark, N. J., January 7.-Mrs. Caro- line B. Martin and her sister, Mrs. Mary Snead, will stand trial next Monday on the charge that they murdered Ocey w. Snead, Mrs. Martins daughter. She was found dead in the bath tub of partly furnished house in Hast Orange, NJ.
 An all-day conference between counsel for the prisoners and the prosecution closed tonight with the announcement that 1t will not be resumed tomorrow and that the case will be called as calen- dared. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
PHOSPHOROUS MATCHES
 MAY BE PROHIBITED

Washington, January 7.-"The .parlor'' match ordinarily used in the United States is to be prohibited in the future if bill introduced today by Represen- tative Mann becomes 8 law. The bill prohibits the transportation of white or yellow phosphorous matches under the penalty of fine of 5000 and imprison- ment for three years.
 Recent Investigations by the govern ment have shown that the use of the phosphorus in the making of matches is attended with such danger to the health of the employees that President Taft urged in his message legislation looking toward a betterment of conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Sunday Law to Be Enforced

Meridian, January 7.--( Especial .)--A num- Der of cigar, fruit and soft drink dealers of Meridian were arrested today on charges of violating the Sunday law. The arrests were made on indictments re- turned by the midsummer grand jury. All the arrested parties gave bond for their ~ppearanee at the FebruaJy term of the circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Diet. Released on Bond

Hayward. Wis, January 7.-John F. Dietz was released from the Hayward county jail today, following the approval of his bonds. Sheriff Williams states that he would not serve the two warrants still pending against the prisoner, who on March will stand trial for the mur- der of Oscar Harp, g deputy, in tho mem orable battle of Cameron dam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Feels Better, Weighs More

Mrs. Charles W. Hamilton, 220 Jack son street, Fairmont w. Va, formerly a teacher in the public schools of Fair mont, writes the following letter to the Peruna Company
 q have catarrh of the head and have begun to take Peruna. l am greatly relieved. I was sick from the 18th of August till the 18th of September with congestion of the lungs and slight attack of typhoid fever. Since then my catarrh Is worse"
 After following Dr. Hartman's in- structions for some time, Mrs. Hamil ton writes.
 q am feeling better now than I ever felt in my life. My words of praise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Long Trip By River

New Orleans. January 7.-Commanded by woman skipper. Mrs. L. Haas. the pleasure boat Lawrence reached New Or leans today, after long trip down tho Mississippi river. The craft started from Manitou Island, in Lake Michigan, Oc- tober IS. 1910. After taking on provisions here, the boat with five people on board will continue on to the gulf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Deadlock in Delaware

Dover, Del, January 7.--The deadlock among the republican members of tho Delaware legislature on organization still continues. Twelve ballots were taken in the senate today for president pro tenn and three were cast in the house for speaker without result. Both houses will meet again tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
DIscuss Hakue Award

New York, January 7.-Sir Edward Nor ris, premier of Newfoundland. and L. P. Brodeur, Canadian minister of marine and fisheries. held a preliminary confer ence here today on The Hague fisheries award. Together with Sir Allen Ayles- worth, Canadian minister of justice. they are on their way to Washington to discuss the same question with the American state department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Killed By Explosion

Monroe, La, January 7.-one man was killed and several injured by the blowing out of lock and dam No. 6 above Monroe yesterday Others were forced to flee for their lives. The accident was caused by rise in the river The damage is es- timated at between $25,0OO and .$sO,OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Gossip Causes Fight

Hammond, La., January 7.-As re- suit of neighborhood gossip and a fight. Alfred Cutrer lies in a local hospital probably fatally shot. while Henry Lanier is charged. with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

passed through Birmingham yesterday on his way to Montgomery to attend the opening of the legislature, of which he is a member. He represents his district in the senate. H.
 Twenty-two years ago this morning Chapel Corey assuped his duties as managing editor of The Birmingham Age Herald. He came to The Age-Herald from the Montgomery Advertiser. He was generally congratulated on his rapid promotion in the profession.
 Also 22 years ago this morning the mule car line out Twentieth street to Highland avenue was completed and traffic opened to the delight of residents about Five Points, who preferred riding to walking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Systemic Catarrh

Mrs. Augusta Pauline Ochs, R. F. D. 2, North English, Iowa, writes: I took Peruna over three years. l suf- fered from systemic catarrh and had pains in my right side so l could hard ly do my housework.
 q am e6 years old, and am now do- ing all my homework. I am in the best of health, and cannot thank pr. Hartman enough for his advice and medicine"
 A Family Medicine
 A family, or domestic, medicine is a medicine compounded in such a way that people who know little or nothing of drugs can use it without the advice ofsa physician.
 These is nothing to prevent compe- tent physicians from uniting and agree ing as to what compounds best meet the general necessities, and supply them, with proper directions for use, saving not only the expense, but an- noyance, of a separate visit from physician for every little i'll for which a few doses of medicine are useful
 We do not recommend Peruna as a cure-all. We do, however, believe that it is a very useful remedy for catarrh Tn all forms and phases. We do not ask the public to believe our state ments unless backed up by evidence from those who have used 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
OId Galley Discovered

Constant1nople, January 7.-(Special.)- A Turkish state galley, 250 years old with seats for AS rowers, has been dis covered in the disused part of the Yali Kiosk. The bull is richly gilt and inlaid with mother-o -of-pearl. It Is proposed to preserve the ship in 8 museum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

The friends of MT. Milton Odeneal and Miss Alice Banks in this city,
 where both were raised, were interest ed to learn of their marriage yesterday at the home of Capt. R. W. Banks
 father of the bride. at Pascagoula. Tue happy couple will spend a few days in New Orleans and then go to Columbia s. C., where they will make thier home.