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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Try This H0n,e.Mdde
 Cough Remedy Costs Little, But Does the Work Quickly, or Money Refunded.

Mix one pint of granulated sugar with F pint of warm water, and. stir for z minutes. Put ? F ounces of Pinex tffty cents worth in pint bottle; then add the Sugar Syrup. Take a teaspoonful every one, two or three hours.
 You will find that this simple rem edy takes hold of a cough more quickly than anything else you ever used. Usu- ally ends a deep seated cough inside of A hours. Splendid, too, for. whoop- ing cough, croup, chest pains, bronchi- tis and other throat troubles. It stim' ulates the appetite and is slightly lax. ative, which helps end a cough.
 This recipe makes more and better cough syrup than you could buy ready made for s2.5O. It keeps perfectly and tastes pleasantly.
 Pinex is the most valuable concen- trated compound of Norway white pine extract, and is rich in guaiacol and all the natural pine elements which are so healing to the membranes. Other prep Grations will not work in this formula. This plan of making cough syrup with Pinex and sugar syrup tor strained honey) has proven SO popular through out the United States and Canada that it is often initiated. But the old. sue. cessful formula has never been enualed.
 A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this recipe Your druggist has Pinex or will get it for .you. If not, send to The Pinax Co., Ft'Wavne Iud
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
SOME WEIGHT THIS!

Anniston. February -fSpeciaL)- Searcey Dement,, road manager of the Huntsville baseball team last season, has been in Anniston for some time on cotton business. MT. Dement, will weigh within the neighborhood of 400 pounds, and he Is not sensitive about his avoidupois. In fact, he is sensi- ble enough to enjoy a joke on himself, and he says his excessive size made him great target for the rooters when he was going around the circuit last year.
 The worst jab he ever received, he says was at Gadsden. He was walk ing coatless in front of the grapd stand when one fellow with mega phone yelled out, MT Umpire, stop the game and put this elephant jockey off the field Mir Dement, says he never has been back to Gadsden since, although he hopes to get even this year by putting out. team that will wipe Gadsden off the map. as well as the other towns of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
PAPER
 WILL BE SOLD
The Hot Blast, Pioneer Daily, Will Go to the
 Highest Bidder

Anniston. February 19.-tSpecial.)-The Anniston Hot Blast, the pioneer daily newspaper, published as a morning edi- ton. has been placed on the market, and the manner of sale is considered to be unique.
 The property will go to the highest bid der. according to a. decision reached at a meeting of the stockholders this month. The bids are to be opened on March 19 by Acting Treasurer J. H. Edmondson. C. V Rainwater. an Atlanta coca-cola man, is president of the company, and hls reason for selling is that the property has not been paying proposition within recent years.
 The paper has become known through out the United States on account of it's name It was contemporary with the old Woodstock furnace. Anniston's $ pio- neer industry, and from the blasts of that plant, it took is title. Some of the south s foremost men have worked on the paper, among them John Temple Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
PETTY THIEVES
 CAUSING TROUBLE
Many Complaints Being Received Each Day-CIothing and
 Jewelry Stolen

Petty thieves have caused the police no end of trouble for the last few days and large number of complaints are received at headquarters every day. One of the largest thefts reported yesterday was from W. s. Drlskill of Plantersvil'e. Mir. Driskil says that 'he was robbed of two gold watches, several pieces of ex- pense iewelry, a number ot articles of clothing and about sS0 in money. The thief entered his house and secured the articles.
 There were about 15 other complaints from citizens of Birmingham entered at the police station yesterday. From all parts of the city comes the report that robbers and thieves are working steadily and every day brings in more complaints. Clothing and jewelry constitute most Of inc losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
EWH|GHWAY SELMA ID MOBILE Delegates Going to Meeting
 at ThOmasville 
 PART OF ROAD BUILT
Marengo Preparing to Vote Upon Good Roads Bond Issue-COttOn Receipts Heavy in Selma.
 Mardi Gras Travel Large

Selma, February 19.-(Special.) )--Within the next few days President Clifton Kirk patrick of the Dallas County Good Roads association will appoint number of del egates who will attend the meeting of the Mobile to Selma Highway assocla- tion. which will convene at Thomasville on Wednesday, February 2s.
 The purpose of the meeting to be held ht Thomasville is to further the plans of the building of the proposed Tennessee ao the Mobile bay state highway. This road will start at the northern boun- diary of the state and terminate at Mo- bile. passing through Decatur, Blrming- ham, Montgomery and Selma.
 The Dallas county part of the proposed highway has already been constructed between the Autauga county line and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
FAVORS
 CHILDREN'S BUREAU
Notifies McGrath That He Will Sup port Measure When It
 Comes Up

Oscar w. Underwood, chairman of the ways and means committee of the United States House of Representatives, and declared himself as in favor of the os- tablishment of a "childrens Bureau" by the federal government. Tn a communica- ton addressed to Secretary w. N. Me Grath of the Associated Charities. MT. Underwood has promised his support to this measure when 1t is introduced before the House.
 The proposed children's bureau is an example of the type of legislation fostered by the National Child Labor committee. Especially designed to collect information regarding conditions of the homes and work where children are employed and to act as a board of information for those persons wishing to secure this data, the childrens bureau is regarded as one Of done by social service organizations in this country. The United States Sen ate has already passed the bill prov'd- ing for the creation of such bureau and it is to be presented before the House in short time. The labor committee of the House has already stamped 1t with it's approval and the promoters of the measure are most sanguine regarding it's ultimate passage.
 The letter from MT. Underwood to MT. McGrath reads as follows:
 Dear Sir: Your favor of the twelfth in reference to the bill introduced by MT. Peters for the establishment of a national chiIdren's bureau reached me this morn ing.
 'T believe this is a very meritorious measure and it will afford me great deal of pleasure to give my support to the same when 1t comes before the House of Representatives.
 "OSCAR " UNDERWOOD"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
ANNISTON STATION
 GREATLY IMPROVED

Anniston, February 19.-(Special)- Besides a new coat of paint which has been applied to the Union passenger station at Anniston other notable inn provements have been made recently. J. R. Copeland, union ticket agent, has taken down all the old blackboard signs as to schedules. tickes, baggage. etc, and encased them in pretty frames with glass fronts to prevent their be- ing soiled. and a self regulating clock will be installed in the vestibule.
 The Southern has taken another for ward step here in the opening of an uptown office, with w. G. Crutchfeld in charge as commercial agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the probate office yester- day:
 Ralph Burke of Bessemer to Miss Lora M. Gum. Fred Hogan of Cottage Hill to Miss Viola Reeves.
 Roland Hodges of Republic to Miss Lille Niblett.
 Floyd Bynum of Coal Creek to Miss Iottie Allen.
 J. F. Friese of Atlanta to Miss Lola F. Dill.
 0. L. Duggan of Pratt City to Miss Mabel Triplett
 Andrew Foster of seloca to Miss Ada Thomas.
 Joe Frye of Birmingham to Mrs. Della Woodall.
 c. P. Palmer of Ensley to Miss Mary Carlin.
 Charles Roberson of AIabcn to Miss T Francisco m q zeio sls;- of EnsIss' '" to Miss Eo saria ,Intogna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

years, and at times became so bad would become unconscious. I have been found in that condition many times. Physicians did not seem to be able to do me any good. I would become weak and for days at time could do no work. Not long ago l got box of Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets. and after using them found I had never tried anything that acted in such mild and effective manner, I believe l have at last found the remedy that suits my case.
 Thousands of people are sufferers from habitual constipation and while possibly realizing something of the danger of this condition, yet neglect too long to employ proper curative measures until serious ill- ness often results. The advice Of all physicians is, keep your bowels ciean,' and it's good advice.
 Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets are sold by all druggists, at 25 cents. a box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory, your money is returned. t ss. sl :.g astljee mll 4s MEDICAL co. gIkhart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
GEORGE BAKER DIES
 AT UNION SPRINGS
We'll Known Citizen Expires After Short Illness-City Primary
 Election MOnady

Union Springs. February 19-fSpe- cial. )---Ceorge T. Baker well known citizen of Union Springs, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Southern Heights after a few weeks illness He was about 50 years old and had resided here practically all his life. Up un- til a few weeks before his death he had been a valued employe at the mer- cantile establishment of Carlisle Broth CTS. He leaves a brother. Moss Ba- ker, and sister. Miss Gussie Baker, both of this city.
 One week from today will be the city primary election of Union Springs and the candidates are getting busy There are only two candidates for mayor. They are J. T. Norman and W. C. Thompson Four want to be marshal They are NJ. Reeves, J. F. stroud. J. L. Carlisle and G. R. w. Pickett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
LEGISLATURE MAY CONTINUE
 IN SESSION UNTIL MARCH

r Jackson. Y .ss., February 19.-tSpe- iciaL )-Unde a resolution adopted two weeks ago the legislature is due to adjourn si' sdie February 24. but there is no DO Ability of that being done unless i is just proposed to quit In the mi of the session and leave undone great many things it Is very necess 7 to have done. About 1000 bills we been offered in the two hout and the half of them have not bee disposed of even though they ar shed through on local bill day handful at the time.
 The only bills which may now be pre- sented are those coming through the appropriation and ways and means committee. These are the most inn portant bills of any session and can not be prepared until many other mat ters are off hand. Once presented by sne committees there will be small de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
ANNISTON RACE
 GETS INTERESTING

Anniston, February 19.-(Speeial)- With the renewal of interest in the contest over the Aniston postmaster ship in view of the approaching county convention in this city on February 24. when the factions headed by Charles R. Barker, postmaster, and G.. D. Noble. manager of his fathers campaign, will again clash for the party control in Calhoun, there is being heard consd- erable talk of dark horses.
 The two men mentioned in this con nection are Judge q. E. Randolph, former postmaster, and L. T. Smith, who also formerly held the position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 CLOSED AT EUF HULA
Precautionary Measures in
 Smallpox Situation
FARMERS BEGIN WORK
Republicans Meet Saturday-Poles for New Electric Plant in Posi- tion-Underwood Club Is
 Growing Daily

Eufaula. February Especial )-Tne public schools of the city will remain closed for the period of another week, aI- though no new cases of smallpox are re- ported and those afflicted with the malady are said to be improving nicely. The board of health decided in order to more effectually stamp out the disease that strict precautionary measures had better be exercised and it is hoped by that time to have the evil completely eradicated
 w. H. Dunbar, for many years a high ly esteemed resident and business man of this city, is suffering from a badly fractured leg-an accident that befell him while pursuing his duties at the compress in Cuthbert, Ga, where he Is now resid- ing. His injury was the result of having bale of cotton fall upon him in su- perintending some work about the place.
 A call has been issued by G. W. Rus sell of this city to convene the republic ans of the county February 24. The ob- ject of the meeting is to select dele gates to the district convention which will be held in Dothan on March 2.
 Robert Shehan, an old citizen of the city, is confined to his home, where he is suffering from a broken leg. Sheehan and his son were engaged in an effort to blow a fractious horse when the animal which Sheehan was leading suddenly dashed away, throwing him violently to the ground and tramped upon the limb.
 Farmers are linking to work in prepar- ing lands for the coming seasons crop. In many sections surrounding the city large areas have been deeply broken and bedded and only awaits the distribution of fertilizers. Tn many localities the work of planting cotton is begun dur ing March instead of April as has so long been the prevailing custom.
 The polls for the new electric plant are now in position along the principal thoroughfares of the city and the matter of establishing Great White Way along Broad extending from the depot to the business thoroughfore has been de- termined upon The work on the new DOW CT house is being rushed to completion and the machinery is in waiting to be installed.
 The Underwood club recently organized here is growing numerically and in en- thusiasm every day. The enrolment will now reach over 1oo0 names of prominent citizens and more are being added daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
MEMS MEETING IS
 HELDIN GREENSBORO

Greensboro, February 1a-tspeciai There was an enthusiastic meeting at the Methodist church this afternoon in the interest of the Men and Religion Forward Movement.
 Messrs. Ward and Carmichael of Tus- caloosa made interesting speeches re- garding their great work. The meet ing was presided over by Rev. D. w. Hollingsworth of the Presbyterian church.
 A committee was formed in which each church was represented to get in touch with the central association in Tuscaloosa Members of the commit tee are: Thomas E. Knight, Methodist; T. R. Ward. Presbyterian John G. Ap- sey, Baptist; and c. D. Garrett, Epis- copal. pr. De Ovies pronounced the benedicton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
ALLEGED TIGER IS
 FOUND ON ROOF

Anniston, February 19.-(Specal)-J. R. Garner manager of the New Wilmer hotel, has been made a party to the operation of the alleged blind tiger at that place, for which Luther Baker was arrested Saturday evening. The officers searched the entire structure and did not find any contraband goods until they reached the roof through a trap door, upon which they came in view of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Crushed Between Cars

Anniston, February .-(speciaL)-- Caught between two cars of the train on which he was working as an employe of the Southern railway company. C. G. Gill; liland a cousin of ]. w. Gilliland. book keeper for Bell and Weatherly Mercan- tile company in this city. was badly crushed Monday morning, the accident taking place near Hefiin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Battle Expects Confirmation

Anniston, February 19.-(SpeciaL)- w. w Battle. who has just returned from Washington where he has been with the republican referees of Ala bama conferring with Senators John ston and Bankhead with reference to his appointment as postmaster at Jack sonville., was in Anniston Monday, and he appears confident of his being con- frmed by the Alabama solons and the Senate as d whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

lay over their passage, as committee reports are generally accepted and of- ten without debate, question, consid- eration or understanding by the ma jority of the members. They just "fol- low the man from Cooks.
 But even with these matters out Of the way the legislature has suf- ficient number of investigations under way to hold them until after the day set for adjournment, and 1t Is confident ly predicted that they will not get away from Jackson under three weeks from date and perhaps not before the middle of March. However, the day of adjournment is not matter of con- oern for the people of the state. The cost Is not more no matter how long the legislature remains in session, save for the salary of the employees. The lawmakers get $500 for the session, no more no less, even if they remain in session year, so that this haste to adjourn and get home is not through consideration of the taxpayers or the very dear people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Broke Leg to Escape Fine

Annston, February 19.-tSpeeial.)- Twenty-two negroes were fined s10 and costs in police court Monday morning for gaming as result of two raids by local police Sunday. There would have been twenty three fined had one of tllem not jumped out Of two story window and hrpleia, his leg ip Attempting to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

Selma and between Selma and Martin station, in the western part of Dallas county. Contract for the building of the road through Dallas county from Mar tin station to Central Mills has also been authorized, and work upon it will be started within the next few weeks.
 Marengo county is preparing to vote upon a good roads bond issue. There is little doubt but the bond issue will carry and that county will soon begin to build good roads, of which one will be, the pro- posed highway.
 The cotton receipts of Selma for the current business year continue to in- crease. Each day a large number of bales of cotton are being received from the surrounding country. The receipts of the city to date are 76. 703 bales more than were received here for the same period last year. Since September 1 there has been received in Selma 132,2 ,231 bales of cot ton, against 55,52S bales for the same period last year. The stock of cotton on hand in the warehouses of the city today numbered 1852 bales, against 12. 461 bales last year.
 Gras festivities. which are behing held in New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola during the week, has been heavy A large number of residents from the surround ing country have passed through the city on their way to witness the different carnivals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

Many cases ot typh old fever, appendicitis a n d other severe dis eases are trace able to prolonged clogging of the bowels. Regard t h e effects of constipation, C. E. Ayers, 6 Sabin t., Montpelier, Vt, says:
 q was afflicted with constipation and hfrio,,cpaer for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Another Big Noonshine Raid

Anniston, February 9.-(Special.)-A other raid, in which he captured a 90 gall lon copper stil and paraphernalia. to- gether with FOO gallons of beer. has just been completed by Deputy Revenue col- Iector G. P. McClurkin and posse. who have returned to this city from Cleburne county The still was located near Fruit hurst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
FARMER THROWN OVER PREC|P|CE Marshall Resident Beaten
 and Robbed IS LEFT UNCONSCIOUS Howard Makes Statement Accusing Stepson of Dreadful Affair-Pe-
 tition Asking for Road Bond
 Issue Postponed
IS LEFT UNCONSCIOUS

Albertville, February 1a--(Speeial Ed Howard. well to do farmer. who resides In the Martlng nelghborhood, eight miles north of here. was found Saturday after noon at the foot of 20 foot preciplce, where after being beat and robbed by nis stepson, John Spence It is alleged ne was thrown over the precipice and left for dead.
 On Friday afternoon Howard, in com pany with Spence. left the Howard home supposedly to go and talk over some bus mess matters. That night Howard did not return home and foul play was sus- pected and search instituted for him which resulted in finding him Saturday afternoon, he having lain in an uncon- scious state for over 24 hours.
 Sheriff Sparks and City Marshall Amos together with other officers, are doing all In their power to apprehend Spence but so far have not succeeded
 This is the second time Spence has tried to murder the old man. A little over year ago he was called to his door a night and shot twice with shotgun Spence leaving the country and was no seen again until 8 few days ago Robbery is supposed to be the motive of the crime, as Howard was one of tnt wealthiest men of the county. Howard has regalned consciousness ant made a statement accusing his stepsor of the brutal attack, which has created a sensation in the community. It is thought now that Howard will get we'll
 The good roads petition to the county commissioners asking them to call bono election for s135,ooo has been put off unti spring in view of the fact that the bond issue was getting mixed up with county politics.
 w. W. Shortridge, secretary of the Marshall County Good Roads association said this morning that this move seemed to be the best, while the petitions had a large number of names on them. This is done in order that the business men nigh, get out among the voters after the busy season Is over and point out to them the need of better roads in the county, the bond issue being the best way to improve them.
 Shortridge stated this morning that cs soon as the county primary Is out Of the way the Good Roads association will gel out new petitions and he feels sure that the election would be forthcoming in the early summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

114 pnts. The trial of the two men &C., cused was continued in police court Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Constipation, if Neglected. Causes Serious Illness

l Constipation, If neglected, leads
 10 almost innumerable complica- lions affecting the general health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
TUSCALOOSA MAN
 SHOT FROM AMBUSH
John Keene Wounded by
 Unknown Parties
PRIMARY IN APRIL
Plurality Plan Shall Rule in Elec-. tions-UnderwoOd Abercrombie and Brown Indorsed-Pre-
 pairing for Convention

Tuscaloosa. February 19.-(Special.)- News reached this city yesterday after noon that John Keene, well known Tus- caloosa county man, had been shot and seriously wounded by some party or par ties who were in ambush awaiting him. The shooting took place In the Fierce neighborhood. a settlement where consid- erable depreciation and intimidation mas been practiced during the past several months.
 At a meeting of the executive committee Saturday a resolution was adopted set ting April 1 as tho date for holding the primary. It was also decided that the plurality plan should rule In the elections. James Rice was selected temporary chair man of the committee, owing to the ract that s. D. McGee is a candidate for office in the coming elections. Strong resolu- tions were adopted indorsing Oscar w Underwood, John Abercromhle and Cy Brown.
 For the purpose of stimulating interest in the Men and Religion Forward Move ment In the auxiliary towns to Tusca- loosa, three teams visited three towns Sunday where enthusiastic meetings were held. The towns visited were Aliceville, Livingston and Greensboro. T. B. Ward and O. c. Carmichael visited Greens boro. R. H. Wright and F.. L. Dodson went to Livingston. while Professor Alter and ?. H. Carmichael went to Aliceville. The Men and Religion convention in this city will be held March and 1.
 With City Commissioners Sprott and Friedman out of the city. Commissioners weatherford is enjoying the novel dss- tinction of holding down the lid on the various departments of the city.
 The social service committee of the Men and Religion Forward Movement held short session Saturday night in the city hall. number of those on the committee were present, and very inter- esting discussion of the plans of the com mittee were gone over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

With City Commissioners Sprott and Friedman out of the city. Commissioner Weatherford is enjoying the novel dss- tinction of holding down the lid on the various departments of the city.