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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
FEARS ELI FOR ] GREATER DECATUR =
 O'NeaPs Veto Sets Towns to
 Talking GENERAL LAW. OPEN Consolidation May Yet Be Affected. Last Meeting of Old Board
 of County Com- .l2st.
 missioners
GENERAL LAW. OPEN

Decatur, March 11.-(Special) )--Among the supporters and friends of Capt Dan walden's "Greater Decatur" bill there was much surprise and dissatisfaction here this morning when they read in the
 morning newspapers that Governor O'Neal had vetoed the bill, while the op- ponents of the bill are rejoicing over their victory and are laughing up their sleeves. Whether or not an attempt will be made by Captain Walden to pass the bill over the governors veto is not known here. W
 ! With Ed DeGraffenreid, the governor S legal advisor, brief sustaining the con- stitutionalfty of the Greater Decatur" l bill was filed a day or two ago. This brief was written by Attorney L. P. Troup of New Decatur. Another brief, written by City Attorney W. w. Callahan of Deca- tur, was filed about the same time, talk ing the position that the Greater Deca- tur'' bill was unconstitutional. It seems that MT. Callahan's brief convinced Gov ernor ONeal that MT. Callahan was right in his opinion, hence the veto by the governor.
 } Now that Governor O'Neal has vetoed the bill the matter of consolidating the 1.-two Decaturs seems to be just where 1t Twas at the commencement of the agita- tion. Whether or not an effort will be made to consolidate the two cities under ithe general law, or whether consolidation will be dropped for the time and the two eeparate city governments still continue las they have in the past remains to be seen. Friends of the Walden bill and of sconsoldation are having nothing to say lon the matter and they have up to this time suggested no further plans of bring ling about Greater Decatur"
 The last meeting of the old board of county commissioners was held this week and adjourned yesterday, after the trans action of routine business. On April 3 the new term will commence, but there is mo change in the members of the board, all of the old members having been re- turned. The members of the board are: Probate Judge William E. Skeggs, A. A. Hardage. MT. Jackson, MT. Foote and MT. Foreman.
 The Decatur lodge of Elks has elected the following officers: Judge o. Kyle, exalted ruler; Joseph W. Frahn, leading knight; c. B. Tindall, featuring knight; Capt. J. A. Wales. loyal knight; P. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
MUCH INTEREST
 IN BIBLE MEETING

Montgomery, March 11.-(Special)- Much interest is being manifested in the immense Bible conference which opens in this city at the Grand theatre on Sun lay afternoon. March 19. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Ministers union of the city and will be conducted by the Rev. Bob Jones.
 The Bible conference will continue for several days. The day sessions will be held at the First Baptist church and the night sessions will be held at the Grand theatre.
 The programme includes a list of dis tinguished speakers, men who are recog- nized throughout the country for their profound knowledge of the Bible and for their achievements in their respective fields. Among the Bible scholars who will address the conference are Rev. James M,J Gray, dean of the Moody in- stitute of Chicago; Rev. w. l. Carroll, D. D., pastor First Presbyterian church, Texarkana; Rev I. w. Munhall, D. D., Germantown, Pa.
 It is anticipated that a great many peo- pie, including laymen as well as ministers, will come to Montgomery for the Bible conference, which will probable be the greatest of it's kinds ever held in the state.
 l.. D. Dix, secretary of the Young Mems Christian association. Montgomery, will secure board for any delegates who may wish to come to the conference, and the ministers of the city are arranging all other details to assure the success of the big meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Warmers Safe Cure

There's no judgment in MT. Wesly's commendation of the great kidney cure. He gave it a thorough and convincing trial before writing the following letter:
 q have been using Warmers Safe Cure and have found it very satisfac- tory. I would have written before now, but I wanted to wait to see it's effect. You may use my name. as War ner's Safe Cure has cured me of my kidney trouble and is all that you recommend it to be-JOHN WISELY, S501 Poplar St., New Orleans, La
 More sickness, suffering and serious complications come from diseased kid news than from any other organic dis t,1rhance As the function of the kid- news is to remove impurities, they are very susceptible to disease; any dis order affecting them is dangerous, as If causes impure matter to be retained in the blood and affects the whole sys- tem. causing backache, dizziness and often convulsions. Keep the kidneys i, healthy working order and avoid these troubles.
 warmers Safe Cure is an absolutely safe and permanent remedy for all dis eases of the kidneys, liver and bladder. Tt is made from the fresh juices of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
TRADE CONTINUES
 IFS IMPROVEMENT
Dun and Bradstreet Report
 Good Conditions
MUCH CONSERVATISM
Coming Session of Congress With It's Probable Legislation Causes Some Chariness-Collections Are
 From Fair to Slow

New York, March 1o-Bradstreet's to' morrow will say:
 The presence of numerous buyers il the principal markets has tended to pro duce a moderate degree of improvement in house trade and early farm work Is progressing under favorable conditions while fall sown grain appears to be IT good shape. Incidentally, the progress of the season has imparted little more zest to railroad trade. Yet. conservatism is everywhere visible, buyers especially of textiles and clothing are purchasing cautiously and mill owners are selling goods made up from high-priced mate rials at little or no profit. In word the failure of business in general to expand more freely is disappointing. A policy of small lot buying appears to be favored by most purchasers and the efforts of the larger purveyors to force sales meet with little response.
 The coming session of Congress, at which various tariff schedules may be treated, together with the probability of action on the Canadian reciprocity mat ter tends to produce more or less ,efari- ness. Though building should pick up somewhat from now on. the figures or permits and, estimated expenditures show that extension work is not so active as at this time last year., Demand for footwear is satisfactory enough In the west, but in the east it is backward.
 Special machinery Is in light request and there are reports of considerable idleness at some cities, skilled mechanics as we'll as common laborers being af- fected. a4a
 Collections range from about fair to slow. Business failures in the United States for the week ending March were 2SO. against 25s last week, 250 in the like week of 1910, 254 in 1909. PTS in 1908 and 1S6 in 1907. Business failures in Canada for the week number 34. as against B last week and 36 in the same week of 1910.
 Wheat, including flour. exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending March aggregate 2,24S,- S7S bushels against 2,9s0,200 last week and 1,679.453 this week last year. For the 36 weeks ending March exports are 84,759830 bushels against 110,- 605,716 in the corresponding period last year.
 Corn exports for the week are 2,S54,- 605 bushels against 2,S61,527 last week and 1,022.896 in 1910. For the 36 weeks ending March g corn exports are 34,- 22S,336 bushels against 19,664,53S last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
NET ADVANCE IN !. COTTON IA POINTS Weeks Low Level Caused
 By Scott Bill BULLS AGGRESSIVE  Nearly Every State in the Cotton Belt Complained of the Dry
 ness of the Soil Last
 Week
BULLS AGGRESSIVE

New Orleans, March 1.-The net re- an advance of ' to IA points. The high points were reached on the closing ses- sion, when the market was IA to 19 points over last weeks close. The low prices were made on Tuesday, when the trading months were 22 to 35 points under last weeks close. From the lowest to the highest there was rise of fl to 53 points. The low levels of the week were the results of selling for both accounts that followed the announcements of the sup porters of the Scott bill, which failed in the last session of Congress, and would in the extra session introduce an anti-op- tion law.
 In the last week 1t was felt that the market would have a rest from this in fluence. but early in the week 1t was stronger than ever. Later the market did better on report that an effort would be made to secure federal control of the cotton markets. in place of the threatened wiping out of the future mar kets altogether.
 Toward the end of the week prominent bull operators were more aggressive than they have been for long time. This was partly due to the dry weather pre- vailing everywhere In the cotton belt and partly to the very bullish showing made by the weekly statistics.
 Nearly every state in the cotton belt complained of the dryness of the soil and several important points in Texas sent in word that planting was being interfered with by the drouth. The statistics of the week indicated small into-sight and a large out t-of-sight movement which resulted in de- crease In the visible supply of 174,- GOT bales against decrease this week Hast year of 13S,662 bales and a de- crease this week two years ago of 95,- 434. This great decrease brought the visible supply down to three and one- half million bales of cotton and served to call attention anew to the strength of the statistical position.
 The market acted very much over sold during the larger pat of the week, especially in October. and this condition undoubtedly attracted buying orders. Bears were less inclined to sell short than for several weeks past and the weaker following covered at every op- portunity. No attention at all was paid to the army movements along the Mex ican border.
 In the spot market prices made no change, middling closing at IA 9-16 cents against IA 9-16 cents last week and 14 11-16 cents this week last year. Sales on the spot amounted to 322S bales against 3125 last week and 5605 this week last year. Sales to arrive amounted to 579S bales against S650 and 2210 this week last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Dun's Report

New York, Marchr,10.--R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 The moderate improvement in in- dustrial and trade conditions since the beginning of the year continues. Two important elements of strength in the situation are the existing low stocks of merchandise and the existing large stock of money.
 Certain developments directly asso- ciated with the trade itself have caused a more conservative feeling in iron and steel, although evidences of improve ment continue to multiply These signs of progress include a,further substan- tial increase in unfilled orders on hand by the leading producer, and an ex- pansion of 85.000 tons in the, output of pig iron during February-the first gain reported in nearly year
 Current advices from leading pig iron centers indicate somewhat better con- ditions at Chicago and sPittsburg, but other activity elsewhere and some price advances are noted on deliveries extending beyond the first half of the year. In the rail division recent con tracts have aggregated close to 60,o0O tons with 10000 tons for export to Manila and 1t is expected that consid- erable business will be received from Canada owing to the sold-up condition of the mills in that country.
 Business In the primary dry goods mar kets continues steady in decreased vol tune and curtailment of operations in mill centers is still large. In spots trade is good and distributors are able to move mer chandise in small lots, although price concessions are common in cotton goods. Some comment was caused by a revis- ion of price in one line of staple prints. but other prints did not follow and the printed goods division of the industry is relatively better than trade with bleach CTS, dyers or finishers. Export trade Is fair. The leading producer of mems wear has secured liberal volume of future business at very close prices and there is a marked tendency among users of dress materials to purchase the better qualities.
 Root and shoe conditions show an i'm provement. Jobbers are placing larger orders and while the demand is still chief ly for ordered styles, specialties and staple lines are now receiving more at tention.
 Prices rule steady to firm and. owing to the scarcity of Russian California leath- CT, shoes cut of this material are about 1( per cent higher than short while ago.
 Hides are steady in demand.
 All of the upper leather tanners have now returned to the old discounts on the basis of 5 per cent off 10 days and shoe manufacturers are endeavoring to accom- plish the same in sole leather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
News of Dadeville

Dadevflle, March 11.-(Special. )-The Worth While club was charmingly en tertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Annie T. Herren at her home on La Fayette street. The ladies of this pop ular organization are this year study ing the cities of the United States, and always carry out Interesting pro- granmes They will give a progress sive luncheon next Friday evening for the benefit of their Library association and their record as entertainers in suresN a delightful time for the society folk of Dadeville.
 | The Tallapoosa County High school and the. Clay County High school will have debate Friday night, March 24. The subject of the debate will be Re solved. That Alabama Should Have a Compulsory Education Law" the local
 boys having the affirmative side of the question. There will be three speakers to the side, each speaker hay ing 15 minutes. Messrs Merritt Leach
 and Stanford will represent the Talla- poosa school.
 Troup Nickerson, a well known young
 man of this county, died at his home in
 Jackson's Gap yesterday afternoon. He had been in bad health for many months and his death was not unex- pected. He was unmarried.
 Albert Clark left Thursday afternoon for Hot Springs, Ark, where his broth CT, Thad Clark, had been for the past two months in the effort to improve his health.H He had received a telegram that his brother was exceedingly low. Dadeville friends of MT. Clark are hop ing that he will yet rally and pull through, in spite of the fact that the chances seem against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
PEACE RESTORED
 AT l.. s. UNIVERSITY

Baton Rouge, La, March 11.-An armis- tice followed by a peace conference De tween the striking student body and the state university officials resulted to- day in an agreement by which the stu dents will return to their classes. The strike resulted when the college officials suspended three of the upper classmen charged with hazing freshmen by shay ing their heads. The governor and cit izens interested themselves in restoring peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, March Il, p. m.-An ex- tensive low pressure area having consid- erable energy is central near Kansas City. It is causing rain or snow to the northward and eastward of it's center, as the winds in that region blow from the lakes toward the How" Precipitation oc- cYrred also in a belt of country extending from Oregon seutheastwxrd to Colorado, but in no other part of the country was there any important rain area.
 Temperatures are a little lower along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

remedies without success tried sev- eral doctors, but they were unable to cure me. Tread of Peruna in the papers and five bottles cured me-
 System in Bad Condition |.
 MT. Michael Rooney. 26 Fifth St.. Watervliet, N. Y, writes:
 If had known of Peruna years ago I should have been saved much suffer- ing. Under carelessness and exposure in my younger years my system got into a very bad condition before I was aware of 1t.
 My doctor thought that I had ca tarrh of the bladder and duly pre- soribed for me. but nothing did me any good.
 My friends advised me to try Pe- runa, for which I am very thankful as if has cured me in two months. and am in perfect health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
CITIZENS TAKE
 CHARGE OF STRIKE

Oklahoma City. March 11.-Five hun dredf citizens, the list including bank CTS, merchants, physicians and lawyers. were sworn in as deputy sherins here today to take charge of the car strike situation. This action Is the result of a mass meeting held today after Cover nor Cruce had refused to call out the state troops to protect the street car company in an effort to run the cars. The citizens say they will attempt to run the cars this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Catarrh of Head and Stomach

MT. Frank Richter. S09 East Second St., Winona, Mihn., writes: "As rem edy' for catarrh I take pleasure in rec ommending Peruna for. catarrh of the stomach.
 q know what 1t is to be afflicted with this awful disease and consider 1t my duty to say word in behalf of the remedy which gave me such relief. Pe- runa cured me, and I know it will cure any one else who suffers from this dis ease.
 'It gives me great pleasure to testify to the curative effects of this medicine. Peruna is a well tested and frequently used remedy, and for catarrh of the stomach 1t is unsurpassed
 My catarrh was principally located in my head and stomach. I tried many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
JOHN HUNT MARTIN
 ANSWERS LAST CALL
Veteran of Forests Cavalry and Old Florence Citizen Passes
 Away

Florence, March 11.-(Special.)- )-John Hunt Martin, a veteran of Forests cavalry and member of Florence's old est and most prominent families, an swered the last call this morning at 4:3O, after an illness of several weeks. At midnight last night he suffered a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
WILSON INVITES 1Sl
 BRYAN TO DINNER

Princeton. ~N.i J.. March 1l.@G6v. woodrow Wilson today invited Col. Will liam J. Bryan to be his guest at dinner tomorrow evening at Princeton Inn. where the governor and his family are residing. .
 It is not known here whether Colonel Bryan's engagements will permit him to remain in Princeton long enough to ac- cept Governor Wilson's invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
SENATE SHOWS
 SIGNS OF GETTING BALKY

more, even though the House democrats should tack tariff reduction amendments on that measure. Some letters have been received here from Champ Clark, now travelling in the west, stating that he finds the sentiment strong all through that country for legislation that will low CT duties on articles of raiment and the people, he learns, are in favor of any action that promises them relief, no mat ter if Congress should have to remain in session throughout the summer and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
EXPRESS COMPANY
 DRIVERS ON STRIKE

New York, March 1.-The strike of express company employees, threatened for several days. materialized today with the failure of practically all the drivers and helpers of the Adams Express com pany in the city to report for work The men demand reinstatement of cer- tain discharged employees, alleging dis crimination because of their participation in a previous strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

plants ana Hieuicih al roots, gathered at the proper season in various quarters of the globe. Men skilled in botany and chemistry com : pound 1t. Put up in Soc and $1.00 sizes and sold by drug gists everywhere.
 If you have never tried Warner's Safe Cure oend us your name and address We will send you sample bottle, to- gether with sample box of Warmers s Safe Pills, free of charge. All we ask is that you mention The Birmingham ge-Herald when W r i t i n q. w Ak . NER'S SAFE CURE CO. Rochester, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Beaumont, Tex. will arrive today. His other surviving children are Miss Sa-l die Martin of Memphis, who arrived several days ago, and Miss Ella Mar tin of Florence. A sister, Mrs. Ellen Shackleford, lives at Clenrose, Tex.
 The funeral will be held at D. m. Sunday from the residence and will be in charge of the Masons. The in- terment will take place at the old Mar tin burial ground on Cypress Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Edwards, treasurer John w. Mulligan, tyler; Earnest A. Carrtger. secretary Judge William E. Skeggs. trustee. The retiring exalted ruler, William E. Craw- ford, was elected a delegate to. the na- tional meeting which is to be-held in At lantic City. c. Ed Albes was elected al 1 ternate representative
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Washington, March 11.-(Special )-Evi- dences are multiplying to show that the republicans of the Senate are going to resist to the utmost all attempts made by the democrats to revise any of the tariff schedules during the coming ses- sion of Congress. They are telling it around Washington already that if it is possible to come to an understand Ing on the Canadian reciprocity matter forced upon them by President Taft that they should then decline to do anything
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

third stroke of paralysis, which re- suited from a complication of dis eases. Mr. Martin was born in Florence in August, 1S44, and lived here all his life. He married daughter of Rev. John Walston, who survives him. His son. John W. Martin. of Mobile and q daughter, Mrs. James A. Andrews of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Rocky mountains and upper Mississippi valley. In the interior higher temper atures prevail, the rise at Chicago being 20 degrees and at St. Louis IS degrees. It is to 10 degrees warmer in north and central Alabama than it was last night, although 1t is degrees colder at Mobile
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, March Il, 1911:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Weather Forecast

i Washington, March 11.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Sunday, except unsettled in north; Monday un- settled. moderate south winds. \ Tennessee-Rain Sunday. colder west portion; Monday fair, except rain and colder in east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are probably responsible for more sickness and suffering than any other disease, therefore, when through neglect or other causes, kidney trouble is per mitted to continue, serious results are sure to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Campbell Morgan in Atlanta

Atlanta. March, l.rzDr, G..s Campbell Morgan. the noted London preacher, ar- rived in Atlanta this morning for the Bible conference now in session He spoke in the Baptist tabernacle at Il o'clock. He will gemain here several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
Cured to
 Stay Cured

MT. John WesIy, of New Orleans, Finds Permanent Relief From His
 Kidney Trouble In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
swamp-Root is Pleasant to Take.

If you are already convinced that Swamp Root Is what you need. you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles at all drug stores. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's S Swamp Root, and the address, Bing hamton, N. Y, which you will find ou avarv bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12

'- Your other organs may need nften- fion--but your kidneys most, because they do most and should have atten- tion first.
 If you feel that your kidneys are the cause of your sickness run down condition commence taking Dr. I<iI- mer's Ssvamp-ROot, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, because as soon your kidneys begin to improve they will help all the others organs to health.
 Prevalency of Kidney Disease.
 Most people do pot realize the alarming increase and remarkable pre- svalency of kidney disease. While