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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
IAN ALMANAC
 AS LIFE SAVER What She Read In a Little Book Proved to Be Helpful and Showed a Kentucky Lady How to Regain
 Her Health

Covington, ky.-"Everybody thought I had consumption" writes Mrs Martha owens. of this place.
 Nobody believed I could ever get we'll.
 According to them I should be in my grave. now. and not up writing letters
 One day. Ladies' Birthday Almanac fell into my hands. I read 1t and told my husband that I would try Cardui for l believed In what the book said that this medicine would do.
 l bought a bottle. took the medicine. and began to get better right away. l could feel how 1t was doing me good. After I had taken five bottles. the pain and hurting was all gone; and I felt so well and happy.
 During the time l was sick, I couldn't do anything. no sweeping, no house. work of any kind, and sometimes my head would hurt from sun-up to sun down.
 Now all this has changed. and I have to thank Cardui for 1t.
 Put my name in the papers. so that everybody may know what Cardui has done for me and that others may try help them too' her advice. Try Cardui It may be just what you need.
 N B-Write to Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat tanooga. Tenn. for Special Instructions. women." sent in plain wrapper. on re- guest.
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Veterans to Meet

number of Confederate veterans held meeting yesterday in the parlors of the Beaver dam on Twentieth street for the purpose of devising ways and means to assist in sending some of the old soldiers to the Macon reunion. Committees were appointed in furtherance of this end, and there will be another meeting at the same place on Tuesday next at 3 o'clock, to which all veterans and other interested citizens arc cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
ILL HEALTH FORCES
 OFFICIAL TO RESIGN

Greenville. April 17.-(Special.)-The res igration of Capt. John P. Reynolds as treasurer of Butler county was received today by the Butler county board of com missioners. l.. J. Belland was appointed to serve the unexpired term. Captain Reynolds has been treasurer of the coun- ty for a nnmber of years. but Ill health compelled him to give it up
 At the meeting of the Butler county board of commissioners here today sum of money was appropriated to go witt that appropriated by the state to build a demonstration good road in Butler county
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REPORTS CONFLICT
 OF MR. LOR|MER

Chicago. April 17-Conficting reports were current today regarding the condi- ton of United States Senator William I.oIimer who has been ill for 10 days.
 One report was that he was seriously i'll This was denied by members os his family and by his physician, who said that senator Lorimer had improved greatly.
 Overworii in the primary campaign, ard the strain of the fight to retain his seat in the Senate, are said to have under mined his health.
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No Agreement Reached

Washington. April 1.-The failure of the conferees of the two houses of Congress on the resolution providing for the popular election of United States senators to reach an agreement was announced to the Senate today by senator Clarke of Arkansas, who said he would bring up the matter in ths Senate next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
WILLIAMS MUCH
 AGAINST WILSON

Omaha. Neb., April 17.-George Fred Williams of Massachusetts. speaking in behalf of Champ Clark's presidential cam didacy. declared at Lincoln today that he was absolutely opposed 10 Governor Wilson, of New Jersey and said if Wilson were nominated and W. J. Bryan s1K ported Wilson that he CWiiliams) wouIi part company with Bryan, though he had supported the Nebraskan for l5 yeafs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
FARMERS ALARMED
 OVER RISE IN RIVER

Montgomery, April 17.-(Special.)- Farmers living along the Alabama river andtfits tributaries above t@is Sly are &sarmed over an expected rise of the river, as the rains of the past few days are believed to have been general enough to cause another flood in the Alabama Several washouts have heen reported on railroads near Mont gomery, though 1t Is not believed that there have been any accidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
VAIN DECLARES HE
 LAWS NOT ENF FORCED
Sensation Sprung by Presi- dent of Gadsden Council
WANTS EXPLANATION
Chief of Police Declares Force Doing What It Can to Enforce Laws. Consumers Must Have
 Water Meters

Gadsden, April 17.-tSpecial.)-At re- cent meeting of the city council some
 what of a sensation was sprung by Pres- ident of the Council Yam, who declared that the laws were not being enforced by the police and called on Chief Of Police O'Bannon to make some explana- tion. The chief, in a warm reply to the charge, insisted that the officers were doing all they could to enforce respect for the laws and said that if the coun- ell did not think he was doing his full duty in the matter he was ready to re- sign. The result of the matter was that a committee was appointed to confer with the chief and ascertain if a better en- forcement of the prohibition law could be secured.
 the installation of water meters by all consumers at their own expense over the veto of the mayor. The mayor did not feel that it was just or even eXpedent 10 make the consumer pay this expense. but the council differed with him and insisted on passing the measure. The me ters will be installed without delay and all consumers will have to take water at the meter rate, no flat rates to be allowed. The report of the mayor as to the city's financial condition showed that the water plant was not making any money and the council Is determined to put it on a paving basis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Rabbis Adjourn

Baltimore, April 1.-The central confer once of American rabbis today concluded fits twenty-third annual convention with the reelection of Rabbi Samuel Schulman of New York as president, and the re- mainder of the political officers and mem bers of the executive committee.
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Will Sell Stock

New York. April 17.--Comptroller
 Prendergast announced today that he
 would sell s65,00O,000 4h per cent 5o- year corporation stock of the city of New York, May T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
TOWN ALMOST WIPED
 OUT BY CYCLONE

Montgomery. April l7.--one wom- an dead, the Baptist church de- stroyed and three stores wrecked by a cyclone which struck Shady Grove. small town fo miles south of Montgomery this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

REPAINT YOUR BUGGY for one Dollar with Senls Carriage Paint tAcme Quality. Acme Quality Paint store, 2O15 Sd avenue.
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RESI- AND HEALTH 10 MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRs MISSIONS SooTHfNo SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO. and IS the best remedy for DIARRHQA. Il IS ab- solutely harmless Be sure and ask for "~Ts. Winslow's Soothing Syrup'' and take uo olAer kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
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the city today on a prospective business trip.
 Many Fnsley fans went to Bessemer
 yesterday afternoon to see Besserner aud
 Huntsville rattle for the opening game
 of the Southeastern Baseball league. s;ey-
 eral Ensley layers are with Bessemer. Mrs, l.. C. Ewing of Lewisburg, Tenn. is the guest of A. c. Ewing. 22l9 Ave- nue IT. Tine br ick work on the expensive new depot of the Birmingham Southern rail- road has been started, following the com pletion of the heavy foundation work The building will be rushed to ,corrple- tiun.
 David Snow. who has been i'll for several weeks, is recuperating.
 After fair day the high waters in tile tow Tuxedo lands subsided and tl9 ground Is almost free of water. Many bridges were washed away by the heavy rains. | A parish meeting has been called at s, Johns Episcopal church this evening at
 7.so o'clock to discuss important church matters.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY FOR MACON REUNION. THE SHORTEST LINE. STOPONER AT ATLANTA.
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of the Tidewater forces, but 1t is said now that the work will not be delayed by the forces at the Roden. It is believed that the Tidewater lines will be completed much earlier than at first contemplated. provided the records
 made in the past are carried out during the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Half Holiday Thursday

Mayor Bellenger proclaimed a half holiday for Thursday afternoon when the first game of the season in the league series is to be played on the Gadsden grounds He urges all mer- chants and manufacturers to close down wherever possible and give their employees an opportunity to enjoy the national sport.
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Woman Lawyer Brings Suit

Miss octye Lee Womack, an attorney here, and one. of the few women law yers in the state has brought suit for her client, Mrs. Omar Fergusen. against the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railroad company seeking to recover $10,000 for personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
TopokraphicaS Map

A local engineer is engaged in making typographical map of the college grounds of the Seventh District Agricul- tural school at Albertville, so that the grounds can be beautified in accordance with a well defined plan and leave proper room for all future buildings without in- terfering with the work that might be done in planting trees and otherwise beau- tifying the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Local Data
Weather Conditions

T
 E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
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Trial Postponed

The trial of C. D. Comstock, the Bir- mingham lawyer, and the two Camp bells charged with him with trying to bribe a witness in the Lutes murder case, did not take place today as an ticipated. The state asked for and was allowed a continuance on the ground that some of the witnesses wanted could not be secured. While no defi- nite date was set for the hearing it Is likely that it will take place on the coming Friday =
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Coolest i'm History of State.

January, 1912, was probably the
coolest month ever experienced in
Iowa since its settlement. The
monthly means for the larger part
of the state were lower than ever
before recorded. Not only were the
monthly means the lowest on record,
but the monthly minimum and maxi
mum temperatures We're lower than
shown by previous records at most
stations, and the duration of the ex-
tremely cold period exceeded any
thing of the kind in the history of
the state. There were sixteen con-
secutive days with the lowest tenn
perature below zero. The average
temperature for the first twelve days
was IL below zero. For the eight
days from the 9Th to the 18th, in
elusive, the average was 1914 below
zero, and for the first p days the
average was 81 below zero. There
were twenty-one days with the mini
mum of zero or below, or two more
than ever before recorded during
any one month. There were six with
the maximum temperature below
zero, or more than ever before re-
corded in any one year. On the 9Th
the temperature remained about
eighteen below zero during the hours
of daylight. 1t was nineteen below
zero at noon with full sunshine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Usage AFTER BOOTLEGGERS.
Associates of Man Apprehended-
Plan Clever Ruse For
Release.

Usage, Iowa, March 11.-With two
distinct charges of bootlegging
against him, Charles Warnette Ian
guishes in Jail though really clever
strategy was framed up by his asso-
ciates to effect his release.
Warnette was already bound over
to the grand jury for bootlegging.
when he was arrested week ago
last night by Marshal Fisk the sec
ond time, caught with the goods on
Mr.. Fisk got him as he stepped off
the night train returning from Aus
tin with suit case full of whiskey
Failing to procure a second bond he
was placed in JAIL
To the surprise of the prosecuting
officials on Friday appeared q man
searching for a lost suit case. He
claimed the grip had been left full
Of whiskey in George Umkafer's sa-
loon at Austin, and that it rad been
taken, similar suit case full Of
clothes left in its place. He described
the suit case identical with the oEa
held here in custody The stranger
gave his name as A. e, IMnt ard
claimed to be an egg buyer at Oak
land, Minnesota.
His claims were suspicious on the
face of them, and an examination
was held. The new conner got badly
confused at times but on the whole
manifested considerable cleverness.
He was dismissed without his suit
case, and the Warnettes await action
of the grand jury, which will set
next Tuesday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
How "HOun' Dawg" Song Came.

In the state of Missouri some
months ago they offered a prize of
$500 for state song. All the high
brow composers got busy with their
fountain pens and pianofortes, and
guaranteed to turn out another
Dixie" Songs We're submitted from
every state in the union until the
judges were in despair, but somehow
Orpheus wasn't on the job, and not
tune turned in measured up to the
plans and specifications. And then all
of sudden Uncle Dave Ball, fresh
from Pike county, dropped into jeff
erson City one day whistling a ditty
from the Ozarks, touchin' on and ap-
pertainin' TO the subject of "houn'
dawgs," and in a week all Missouri
was het up about it. Now the conta-
gion has spread so far abroad that
there probably isn't anybody from
Maine to California who doesn't
know they've been kickin' that dawe
aroun' and who isn't convinced that
it has gotta stop. Meanwhile, nc
doubt, they've given up tryin' to
award that prize over in Missouri
but they've got the state song they
wanted, and it hasn't cost them a
cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
March l. ifty-Fiye Years Ago.

Nevada, March S.-While discuss
ing the heavy snowfall of this season
Uncle" Dan Mccarthy of Ames, one
of the pioneers of central Iowa, re-
marked Monday: 'Fifty-five years
ago today | walked from Nevada to
Ontario, a distance of twelve miles,
through snow over two feet deep on
the level. How do | fix the date?
Well, I'll tell you. 1t was the day
that Buchanan was inaugurated
president of the United States, March
4, 1857. | had driven from Mar
shalltown to Nevada the day before.
On the way one house was covered
completely with snow, and it was
necessary to tunnel the family out.
| encountered drifts along the way
from twelve to fifteen feet in depth.
A crust on top of the snow made
walking fairly good, but before |
had reached my home on the old
farm near Ontario the sun had melt
ed the crust and sometimes | found
cred in ALMOST up to my neck. |
have never seen such a fall of snow
since"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
MARRIED IN HONOLULU.
Ensign Olaf Hustvedt of This City
Weds Miss Irene Cooper.

From Honolulu, Hawaii, comes the
news of the marriage of Ensign Olaf
Hustvedt, son of Rev. and Mrs. II. b.
Hustvedt of this city, on Feb. 10th.
DEBORAH friends will congratulate.
Mr. Hustvedt is one of our most
popular young men, and has a large
friendship here who will join in good
wishes. The following description Of
the wedding is from the Honolulu
Evening Bulletin of Feb. 17th
owing to the unexpected sailing
orders of the U. S. S. West Virginia,
Ensign Olaf Hustyedt and Miss Irene
Cooper were quietly married yester-
day at 100 o'clock at the home of
the bride in Nance Valley. Forum
ately the beautiful home of Judge
and Mrs. Henry Cooper had been
deliberately decorated for a dinner
that was to have been given this
evening in honor of some of the OH
GERS of the u. S. S. West Virginia.
White and green had been the chosen
color scheme and as it happened the
White roses, palms anu HdHSluS UdS-.
kets made an appropriate setting for
the wedding. The nuptials were per-
formed by Bishop Henry Bond Res
tarick of the Episcopal church. Miss
Alice Cooper was the maid of honor
and Midshipman Thomas, a brother
officer of the groom, acted as best
man. Judge Cooper, the father of
the bride, gave her into the keeping
of her future husband. Immediately
after the ceremony an impromptu
wedding breakfast was served. With
the exception of Bishop and Mrs.
Henry Bond Restarick and Ensign
Train and Midshipman Thomas, only
the family were present. The West
Virginia sailed at o'clock, so the
party motored to the ship to wish
the groom goodbye. 1t is hoped that
the cruiser will return ito Honolulu
in fortnight, but in case she is
ordered to the mainland, Mrs. Hust-
vedt will join her husband in the
states.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Object to Sheep killing Industry.

Iowa City, Ia, Mar. 11.-This sec
ton of Iowa is beginning to cry out
against the results forced upon the
county treasures by the passage in
1907 by the state legislature of the
domestic animal fund law and may
start an agitation at the next session
of the Iowa general assembly look
ing towards repeal of the statute.
BY the provisions of the bill pass
ed in 1907 farmers of every county
have the privilege of presenting
claims to the various county boards
of supervisors for animals killed or
injured by dogs or wolves. Twenty
five years ago practically the same
statute was repealed on account Of
the advantage which was being taken
of it throughout the state. Johnson
county officials i'm examining paid
warrants in this fund since July,
1907, find that devastation to ami
mails on farms throughout the coun-
ty has been unbelievably great, with
indications that wild dogs and wolves
abound by the score in every section
of the county.
The board during the last year
has raid out no less than $1,254.47
for sheep, hogs, horses and cattle,
alleged TO have been killed by wolves
or dogs IN this county. The board
admits that in many instances do
nestle animals are run down ana
killed by dogs throughout the coun-
try districts, but denies that wolves
and dogs together are in such abund-
ance as to cause $2,322.64 in four
and one-half years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Great EaVOrite Coming.

AL. II. Wilson, the singing German
dialect comedian, owns a farm at
Grantwood, n. j., which he leases to
a tenant on shares. but for which he
furnishes the stock, etc. Being in
need of a heavy work horse last sum-
mer he purchased one from two
horse "gyps" for the sum of S140.
When the horse was delivered at the
farm he was informed by the tenant
that it did not have any back teeth,
and therefore could not chew hay or
corn. Mr.. Wilson Immediately call
ed up the parties and told them of
the horses defects. He did not like
the idea of being beaten in a horse
deal and Indignantly asked them
what they expected the horse to eat
"Oh, that's easy" came the reply
over the phone, feed him soup"
The answer so irritated Mr. Wilson
that he later allowed a jury to col
lect the $140.
At the Grand March 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Good Homes Are Scarce.

Every day or two our attention is
called to the scarcity of modern
homes in DEBORAH, either for rent or
for sale. People desiring to come
here, some to buy and some to rent
call on us to help them out, but we
are able only to refer them to our
want column, and oftentimes they
find what they want here, but still
there is noticeable shortage in
good houses with modern improve
ments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Baker Elected Alderman.

At the meeting of the city council
last Wednesday night Mr.. w. F..
Baker was elected alderman TO fill
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of F. j. Helwig, who has re-
moved from the second ward. Mr..
Baker served on the council several
will render good service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
WOrkhOuse i'm Place of Jails.

Des Moines, Iowa, Mar. 9.-The
Cosson commission to recommend as
to reform in prison management in
Iowa will place much stress upon
the need for a system under state
law that will substitute the work.
house plan for that of idleness in
local jails. But it will be recon-
mended that the system must be of
statewide application. All the reports
indicate that where the workhouse
plan has been tried under local ar
engagements only it has proved fail
ure for it too easily falls into the
hands of local grafters. The legis-
lature will be asked to take the first
step in Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
A Recommendation.

To Whom it May Concern:
l., Henry Bell, a charter member
of Bellwood Camp No. 5, Woodmen
of the World, do hereby certify that
am now receiving 10 per cent per
year (for 10 years) of the face
value of my policy No. 1870, March
5, 1891.
| consider that this payment after
attaining the age of 20 years is a
true principle of fraternalism and
perfected Woodcraft. w. o. w. says
that after you get old and cannot
work you shall be taken care of. You
shall not want. Yours respectfully,
HENRY BELL.
Dunn facet Clamat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
The school Election,

Although there was a large vote
out at the annual school election on
Monday afternoon at the city hall,
yet there was no opposition to the
reelection of the two members of
the board whose terms expired,
Messrs. II. A. Warner and F. j. Ro-
senthal. There were 1877 votes cast,
all of which were for these gentle
men except that Mr.. j. b. Wist re-
ceived two complimentary votes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
VIOLIN LEARNED EASILY.

this wonderful invention is recon-
mended by the worlds greatest Vio-
linists as the only way whereby any
one can learn to play correct by
notes without teacher. We have
some beautiful Violins with inven-
.tion free at from 20 per cent to so
per cent below the regular price
This Finger Guide can be put on any
Violin, old or new. Booklet Free
Finney Violin Studio. Dept. Z, 1908
Milwaukee Ave-, Chicago. 7-6pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13

We are selling more of the Meri oil
Cough Remedy, the new product of
the American Drug e Press Associa-
ton. of which we are members, than
any other preparation. This large
sale is due to the fact that mothers
have no hesitancy in giving it to chill
dren, as it contains no opiates, is
pleasant to take, and marvellous IN
results. We heartily recommend it.
IL. j. Parman Mar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Agent Ambli Resigns.

Mr.. c. F. Ambli, city agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railway, has handed in his resigna-
ton and we understand will accept
a position with The Adams Seei Co
Mr. Amblis successor has not set
been named
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Oar Hosiery Department.

is full of the best makes Of mems
hose in the country, such as the
doleproof, the interviewer. the ONYX,
the Wayne and the Shawknit. This
only goes to show the quality OF
goods this firm handles and sells to
its customers. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Couldn't Keep Pickle on His Stomach

One of our young men called on n
doctor recently complaining of pains
in the stomach. The doctor dag
nosed the case as dyspepsia and adj
vised the patient to go home and try
a pickle, If he could keep that on
his stomach he was to report to the
doctor next morning. In the morn
ing the patient returned, and when
the doctor asked him if he could
keep the pickle on his stomach he
replied: IL could as long as | stay
ed awake, but when | fell asleep it
rolled off. Ute Independent