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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
GREAT CONVENTION
 SAYS WILLINGHAM

Montgomery, February 25-(Special) - Superintendent of Education Henry J, Willingham has returned from Mobile, where he attended the convention of the department of superintendence of the National Education association.
 In the opinion of Superintendent Will lingham the Mobile convention was the greatest educational gathering that ever assembled in Alabama, and he believes that this meeting will be far-reaching in its effect, not only in Alabama, but throughout the south He declares that the convention was successful in every detail, and that the Alabama educators who were present derived much bene- fit from the exchange of ideas, and from the addresses which were made by the various speakers who were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
HOWARD BECOMES
 ACADEMY TRUSTEE
Selma Postoffice Holds It's Own as Member of the
 First-class

Selma, February 25.-tSpecial. )-The board of trustees of Dallas academy held a meeting Friday afternoon and elected c. M. Howard to succeed the lamented Mai. William k. Wailes, whose death occurred several months ago Mir. Howard is president of the Peoples Bank and Trust company, and is one of Selma's most progressive young men. His choice has received the commendation of the people of Selma. 4
 It is no small honor to be trustee of the Dallas academy. which carries with it membership to the city school board.
 The Selma postoffice will continue to remain upon the list of first class post offices of the United States. according to statement made today by Post master D.. M. Scott.
 Selma postoffice was put upon the first-class list about two wears ago. Since then the office has held its own. Each month the receipts of the office have steadily increased. ass
 From April l. 1910. to the close of business of the office ona February 24, the aggregate receipts of the Selma postoffice amounted to s40.02S. With 35 days to still work Postmaster Scott figures the receipts of the office for the postal year, which will close March 21, will go beyond S44.000.
 No office which does not have yearly receipts of S40,000 or better is classed in the first class list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
PLANS READY FOR
 DINING PAVILION AT
 RED MOUNTAIN CAMP

Plans specifying the dimensions for the new dining pavilion to he constructed at the tuberculosis camp on Red mountain have been furnished the secretary of the Anti-Tuberculosis association. They will be placed in the hands of the contractors early this week and the completion of the additional building will probably be seen by the end of another week.
 According to the blue print, the new building, which is to be constructed along the lines heretofore followed in erecting the camp building, will be 27 feet by 36 feet. It will be furnished with nine tables having in all a seating capacity of 75 The building will be perfectly ventilated, provisions having been made for spacious windows and horizontal sliding screens. The addition of a dining pavilion will greatly add to the convenience of the patients, and supply need which is al- most indispensable to the camp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
WORKING FOR FAIR
 AT SAN FRANCISCO
Steps Already Being Taken to Have Alabama Represented at
 Big Show

Montgomery, February 25.-(Special.)- Satisfied that the Panama eXposltlon' which is to be held in San Francisco in 1915, is going to be the biggest inter- national event ever celebrated, DaVlo Rich. an enthusiastic citizen of the Call fornia metropolis, left Montgomery to- night for North Carolina, where he IS to visit the legislature of the Tar Heel state. While in Montgomery he freely circulated in the lobby which is accom- panying the Alabama legislature and suc- ceeded while in this city in stirring up great interest in the celebration.
 MT. Rich held two conferences with Gov. Emmet O'Neal and left the chief executives office on both occasions with smiles that waited him into his hotel. Dur ing his weeks stay here MT Rich suc- cecded in having introduced in the sen ate bill which provides for the appoint ment of a commission to visit the Golden lGate city far the, pnrposes of looking out for Alabama's activity at the exposition According to the bill 5000 is to be appro- priated to defray the expenses of this communication while out on state busi- ness. It is declared by MT Rich that the measure has the support of Governor O'Neal who is said to be anxious to have Alabama take steps at the exposi- ton to materially advance her own re- sources 8.i.s
 According to Mir. Rich, citizens of Bir- mingham with whom he has conversed arc especially enthusiastic over the cele- bration, despite the fact that disappoint- ment is expressed in Alabama that Louis- jana lost out in her endeavor to have the event celebrated at New Orleans, gen. erally. considered the logical place for the celebration. However, these differ- ences are being healed upsand the outlook now, according to the Frisco citizen, is decided rosy. #
 An interesting story has been told by MT. Rich to show the zeal manifested in San Francisco over the celebration. He says that at one mass meeting, last
 ing two hours, the citizens subscribed s4,256,o0, and another $2,50000o within the four following days. All in all, $17, 800, ,0O0 has been subscribed, $5.00O.OOO of the amount being appropriated by the state and another s5,000,0oO by the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Local Data
A hours ending at 2 p. m. Feb-
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 25.--The weather Is to l6 degrees warmer at stations in the gulf region, Atlantic coast states and lake regions It is somewhat colder from Montana, Wyoming and Utah eastward to the Mississippi river. This region lies between an area of high atmospheric pressure entering Montana from Canada. and one of low atmospheric pressure cen westerly winds. Rain or snow occurred during the past 24 hours in the Pacific slope and Rocky Mountain region. Some precipitation also occurred in western
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
SOLDIER FOUND
 DEAD ON TRACK

Brewton, February 25.-(Special)- At Kirkland early this morning tho body of man supposed to be Charles H. Harris of Atlanta, Ga. was picked up near the railroad track. He had evidently fallen from strain and his neck and leg were broken. The dead man was dressed in blue suit with United States overcoat and shirt, and appeared to be about 30 years of age.
 Letters were found on him addressed to Charles H. Harris" from Jesse H. Smith," Fort McPherson. Ga, and dis charge papers from Company E, Seven teenth United States infantry. The re- mains were turned over to the Brewton undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
American Jails Are Best

rather serve ten years in an American than 90 days in a Canadian jail," de- clared George Willers of New York, when arrested here today for passing forged checks. Rather than suffer extradition Willers admitted that he deserted from the military post on Governors Island. New York, on December 13, 1910. He was identified as deserter at Fort Brady and will be taken back east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
General Tilford Dies

Washington, February 24-Brigadier General Joseph Tilford, U. s. A., re- tired, died here yesterday. He was native of Kentucky where he was born S2 years ago For distinguished ser vices during the civil war he was twice rewarded, being brevetted major on February 21, 1882, and lieutenant col onel on March IS, 1865.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Pellagra Is Mystery

Washington, February 25.-Scientists of the public health and marine hospital ser vice, after an extended review of the possible relation to corn are Is as much doubt as ever as to the real causes of the disease. The general conclusion is that pellagra and pellagroid affections may be due not only to the use of corn as food, but also to the use of other grains and plant stuffs of various locali- lies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Philinnine Town Burns

native dwellings, in the Tondo district, suburb of Manila, were burned today. The Mary Johnston Charity hospital was badly damaged, half of the building be- ing destroyed. The patients were removed unharmed. Tondo is inhabited by labor ing classes and fishermen. The houses arc mostly made of cane and nipa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Back Tax Commissioners

Montgomery, February 25.-(Speciao The. following back tax commissioners have Teen appointed by Alex Walker. chairman of the board of state tax com missioners: J. c. Spratlin of Dadeville, Tallapoosa county to succeed J. A. Rowe, and l. F. Goodson of Conecuh county. to succeed William B. Northcutt. Other ap- pointments of county tax commissioners will be made within the near future, as the term of office of number of incum- bents in the state will expire within the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
To ReDOrt Bill

Washington, February 25.--The appro- priations committee of the House agreed today to report the general deficiency ap. propriation bill prepared by the sub-com mittee headed by Chairman Tawney. The LiH authorizes deficiency appropriations Of s.,ss6.3lS. of which $2.5O0,0O0 is for pensio, 6, ,3s3.sS8 for the treasury department and tp66OO0 for the agricultural department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
We want your washing. MODEL LAUNDRY Phone 1712.
SPRAYED OR STOLEN

At New Castle, Ala, Satur- day evening, February 25, one bay horse, hitched to 8 sewing machine wagon. Suitable re- ward for information leading to recovery. New Home Sew ing Machine Company, 2107' Second Avenue. Bell Phone 1854.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
HOtchkin Dismissed

Washington, February 25.-Frank $. Hotchkin, shipping commissioner for the department of commerce and labor at Mo- pile, was today dismissed from the ser vice. General charges of dereliction of duty had been made against Hotchkin. Secretary Nagel made a special investi- gation of his case and ordered his dis missal by wire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
McCurdy Flies

West Palm Beach. Fla, February 25.- Aviator McCurdy made two successful flights from Bethesda park here today be- fore a large crowd. On the first flight he circled the park several times and on the second flew across Lakeworth and returned at height of 2O00 feet. The aviator will make another flight to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Steamship Suwanee Launched

PhIIadelphia, February 25.-The steamship Suwanee, built for the Mer- chants and Miners Transportation com pany, was launched today. Miss Gladys G. Hogan of Baltimore christened the vessel. The Suwanee will be put on the line between Baltimore. Savannah and Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Doylestown, Pa, Feb. 16. 1902.

Doylestown, Pa, Feb. 16. 1902 S. B. Hartman, M. D.
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 Last year I injured one of my kid neys. I had one of the best doctors for that. He put me to bed, not to move for two weeks.
 I slowly recovered, but was so weak and prostrated that I could walk but a short distance. In fact I had to keep quiet.
 I took several remedies, but obtained no relief. I also had catarrh in some form.
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 PHILIP KRATZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK?
Have You Rheumatism, Kidney.
 Liver or Bladder Trouble?

Pain or dull ache in the back is evil dence of kidney trouble. It is natures timely warning to show you that the track of health is not clear.
 Danger signals.
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 The mild and immediate effect of Swamp Root. the great kidney. liver anc bladder remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its remarkable curative effect in the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine, you should have the best
 Lame Back.
 Lame back is only one of many symptoms of kidney trouble. Other symptoms showing that you need Swamp Root are, being obliged to pass water often during the day and to get up many times during the night.
 Inability to hold urine smnrting iR passing, uric acid, headache, dizziness Indigestion, sleeplessness, nervousness, sometimes the heart acts badly, rheu- matism, bloating, lack of ambition, may De loss of flesh, sallow complexion.
 PrevaIency of Kidney Disease.
 Most people do not realize the alarm ing increase and remarkable prevalency of kidney disease. While kidney dis orders are the most common diseases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patient and physicians. who usually content themselves with Goctoring the effects, while the origf- nal disease constantly undermines the system.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Rural Carriers Appointed

Washington, February 25.-(Special.) The following rural carriers were ap- pointed today Jasper, Routes 2 to 5, W. P. Stancell, carrier; J. H. Abbott, substitute Russellville, Route 1, R. l. Carter, carrier, no substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

North Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas, and the lower Missouri valley, as well as In the west gulf states. Generally fair weather, with very little cloudiness prevails east of the Mississippi river
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations February 25, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Forecast for Today

Washington, February 25.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Sunday; Monday fair; moderate south winds. Tennessee Rain Sunday; Monday cloudy and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

some time, as I do not need any. When take cold I take Peruna and in Q short time I am all right. My wife b subject to asthma. She takes Peruna at that time, and she has had no need for a doctor for some time. With many thanks for your medicine, we remain, Sincerely yours,
 PHILIP KRATz
 Doylestown, Pa, April 16. 1906. pr. S. B. Hartman.
 Dear Sir: We have Peruna in tho house all the time and when we think we need 1t, we take it. We are about sixty years old and have not called c doctor to our place for some years. We go out in all kinds of weatheS and sometimes when VIC go on trip we take Peruna along.><A preventative is better than a cure. That has been our experience.
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 Sincerely yours,
 PHILIP KRATz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
M.yor witsess to signatures

I, John Donnelly, Mayor of Doyles- town, Pa, have been acquainted with MT. Philip Kratz for 25 years. I know him to be an honorable and useful citizen. He, in my presence, signed tho above statements concerning Perunas which I have every reason to believe are true in all particulars.
 Signed-JOHN DONNELLYs Esq.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
novlestown Pa No

Doylestown, Pa, Nov. 9, 1903. pr. S. B. Hartman.
 Dear Sir: I have good health now and your valuable medicine gave me good health. I have had no doctor for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-25

ton Nell" which was produced by
Mrs. Fiske. who confirmed the first
impressions in regard TO his genius
with The Niger" which was one
of the New theatres greatest sue
cesses, and who has achieved third
notable success in The Boss. IN
which Holbrook Blinn is appearing
at the Aston theatre, New York, is
undoubtedly the youngest among the
young generation of successful
American playwrights. He is barely
25 years of age. He was born IN
Chicago and attended school in that
city. Later he went TO Harvard,
where he passed with high honors,
being ont of the youngest members
of his class Sheldon was a mem
Der of Professor George Pierce Ba-
ker's class in dramatic literature and
construction and the first result OF
this incentive to dramatic work was
a play entitled "A Family Affair,
which is still unproduced- While
president of the Harvard Dramatic
club. which he organized, he took
up the work of playwriting seriously.
and Salvation NelP' was completed
and produced by Mrs. Fiske while he
was still at the university. The
Niger" was the second play. The
Boss" Mr. Sheldon's latest play, has
all the holiness and virility of its
predecessors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-25
PAssiNe o. Third FLooR.

James K. Jerome's symbolic play,
1.-THE Passing of the Third Floor
Back" is to be presented At the Mo-
line next Wednesday evening by Ian
Robertson and his entire English
company of 25 people Forbes Rob
ertson, a brother of fan, continues in
the same play in Chicago. a critic
has the following to say of the play:
Much has been written, and more
said. about this unique production,
which fully justifes It's description,
as an extraordinary play. 1t is not
tragedy: It is not comedy; ii Is near
~ an si.erory: il is almost a par
able 2. has its moments, it's thrills.
bU, cha-- ~-2 rot Of the swashbuck-
ling. 1l,l--na-~ order. Here.
We have 10 .czGIy duels. no hair
breadth osr--rz. brit simply the me-
amorphcsfz c. . few distinctly dis
agreeable SPECIMENS Of our species,
into a happy aid Contended coterie
OF friends. through the influence or
a gentle, lova0le being who comes
from nowhere and passes tbither
when the noble work is done. Il Is
beautifully simple, but of 2 truth,
simply beautiful. The scene through
out Is room IN a Bloomsbury
boarding house, but the gloomy set
ting only throws into greater reLes
the brilliance OF the play, and after
all, my masters, the plays the
thing The prologue introduces US
to the proprietress and boarders IN
this eminently respectable estab-
lishment' From her landladyship TO
the garrulOus slGVey. we recognize
true types. decent people all. in real
ity. but SO encrUsted with the little
ness, narroWness and sordidness of
their environment. that the once-ap-
parent qualities are entirely submerg-
ed and their Impressions are even as
described in the dramatic personae
of the prologue, q cheat. a snob,
bully, etc. Here they come. full of
petty strifes. jealousies and scan
dals- The landly seeks new means
of cheating her guests: the city
shark and his satellite plot to en-
trap the unwary and share the shek-
els; the painted lady and the female
snob revise their latest lies; the bull
ly and the shrew declare an unholy
truce and endeavoT to force their
daughter into the arms OF the rich
but repulsive satyr She. loved By
the coward, is herself both coward
and cowed. and will sell herself:
while the slut-slavey-hazy and dis
reputable - pursues her dreary
drudgeries and apOstrOphizes the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-25

more or less notable players and
make such an impression the matter
is worth looking into, and a little
probing into Miss Barnetts past per-
formances reveals the answer. Miss
Barnett, who comes here with The
Sweetest Girl in Paris is a member
OF the Coast Defenders Theatrical as
sociation. That is TO say. like David
Belasco. Blanche Bates and a multi
tude of others known to theatrical
fame, she came from California. Four
years ago she was singing in amateur
concerts and church choirs in Los An
geles, minding papa and mamma and
never thinking of the glitter and gla-
mour OF stage career.
Along came Tom Karl, who had
been a member of the old Bostonians
and who planned to organize a similar
lyric organization on the Pacific coast
to be known as THE Californians"
He already had much talent assemh-
led, but one regrets to state he had
overlooked the native sons in making
his selection He happened to hear
Miss Barnett sing in a choir concert,
perceived that here was his chance to
Gull a native daughter and approached
the young lady with a contract In
spite of paternal frowns Miss Bar
nett borrowed the managers fountain
pen and signed on the spot, accepting
in the innocence OF her heart the sal
larry of $25 a week for the important
role OF "Annabelle" in Robin Hood
After she had been on tour two
months the heart of the manager soft
ened and her salary was doubled.
THE Californians" did not live long,
but their passing had no influence up
on Miss Barnett except for good. The
next season she was engaged for the
Princess (the old TrivoIi) OF San
Fran isco. The bill was changed al
most every week. but never too often
for Miss Barnett When II came to
work she simply @ate it up as they
say on and of when careless of die !
ton. She sang soubrettes, prima dom |
mas. breaches roles, she danced, she /
experimental in pantomine. Robin /
Hood The Serenade,'' The Mock /
ing Bird, The Geisha," The Ferc- |
ing Master Peggy from Paris" The |
these lyrics give an idea /
Of her schooling. She remained at /
the Princess for three years until she !
felt as IL she owned all Frisco, and 4
when she took day OF to count up
her roles she found that she had tot
allied IS important singing characters
Out Of such toll as this talent is made.
80 Zoe can sing. Zoe can dance, Zoe
can act. Zoe can get up in a part in
four days. and with all this up her
sleeve she came and entered the big
game. To bring her record up 10
date IL might be added that she toured
the vest in a revival OF King Dodor
under the direction of John Cort. OF
actressy friils Miss Barnett is exempt
She has omitted the of-stage function
u soubrettes n acquiring her educa-
Ion They tell me I am old maid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-25
ka2S1heatre

rest as a rotten lot, every one of
EN- Into this sordid company
comes the sweet-faced, silver-haired
stranger; his eyes deep wells of rest
fulness; his voice as the murmur of
waters that soothe. About him is a
fascination, an atmosphere of charm
and spell and yielding TO its subtle
and benign power these world-tar-
nished ones anew discover what so
long has lain latent-the better self
The change is marvellous, but only
because so real. so natural So the
stranger, his mission accomplished,
passes from their ken. Silently he
steps out into the fog. his face il
Illuminated with no earthly radiance,
and softly the TRANSPORTED maid.
Stasia. closes the door behind him.
Truly the gospel, according to Je-
rome, is beautiful"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-25
Bio Man Dies.

Rio Man Dies.
Galesburg, H., Feb. 25.-George
Hast, who attempted suicide on a pas