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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
 TORNADO SWEEPS ACROSS MOBILE BAY

Mobile. January S.-A tornado struck the Point Clear hotel across Mobile bay at Il o'clock Saturday night caus- ing damage that may amount to sever al hundred dollars. The northeast cor ner of the main building was directly in the track of the storm and a DOT ton of the big gallery was torn off by tho wind
 A number of trees were uprooted and other minor damage The storm came from the southeast without warning, cutting across the Point with a track about hundred yards in width, wrecking everything in it's path. There was no warning of the approach of the tornado the wind being light both before and after it passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Want Parliam aments

Washington, January S.-A resolution inviting the parliaments of the world to meet in Washington next September to discuss international arbitration and ap propriations for that purpose was intro- duced in the House today by Represent tative Bartlett of Missouri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
LaMler Sees Taft

Washington, January S.-Oscar Lawler, special counsel for the government In the investigation of the alleged dynamic ing conspiracy. and District Attorney Frederieks of Los Angeles, who prose- cuted the McNamara brothers. were White House callers today. spending five minutes in earnest conversation with President Taft Neither would discuss their mission with the President Any information which l possessed and which the President wanted, 1 gave him." said Mn IaWler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

Arniston, January S.-tSpeoiai.)-9Wih to the large number of corporations here' this being an industrial city, Annistonlans have become aroused and will join in the fight before the supreme court, which has as It's object the declaring. unconstitn- tional the act of the legislature fixing 6p per cent as the basis of assessment In this state In the event this effort sue ceeds, all property will be assessed on a basis of 100 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Gamblers Are Scattered

Anniston, January S.-tSpeeial) lowing to the marked increase in the number of professional gamblers in this city recent y and the establishment of quarters in the heart of the city, the Anniston police have gotten busily on their trail, and they are again scattering to other cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

second, of $50, went to E. A. McCurdy and the third, of $25, to J. T. Martin.
 There were not as many contestants for these prizes as was expected, but it is believed that another year more inter- est will be taken in the growing of spe- cial crops, as there is a general awaken ing to better and more improved methods of farming in this county than ever be- fore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Jebeles Case Continued

Anniston. January S.-(Special.)-Th case of George Jebeles, the well known Tenth street restauranteur, who was ar- rested last Saturday afternoon on charge of storing liquor illegally, was continued when called in the city police court Monday morning. The case was set for Tuesday. The accused Is out in tho meantime on a $9o0 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Taft's Nominations

Washington. January S.-Nominations sent by President Taft to the Senate to- day included Dr. Rupert Blue of South health and marine hospital service, and Lock McDaniel as United States attor- ney for southern Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
o'Neal Makes Appoint ments

Montgomery, January S.-(SpeciaL)-The jury commissioners were today appointed by Governor o'Neal In Marengo county, John M. Meriweather of Demopolis was appointed to succeed William Stewart,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
EARLY MORNING
 FIRE IN CULLMAN
Allison's Drug Store and
 Adjoining Store Burns
WEATHER IS SEVERE
Cullman Now Experiencing the Worst Spell of Weather in History of the COunty-Large Bottling
 Plant Is Incorporated

Cullman January S.-(Speeial.) )-The AL lison Druk company's store, the oldest drug concern in Cullman, together with an adjoining two story building, was com petely destroyed by fire this morning at o'clock. Both the buildings were old frame structures and were built many years ago when the town was first start ed, but although they were old buildings they were considered to be good houses of their kind.
 The entire stock of drugs carried by the Allison Drug company was burned up. Mir. Allison, it Is said, carried about 5000 insurance on the building and stock of drugs, but this only covers a small DOT tion of the loss. The stock of drugs has been estimated at something like $l5,oOo alone, not considering the worth of the building. The other building, which was also two story frame structure similar to the drug store, was insured for about $ls00. The second story of this building was used by John Link as a residence. Mir Link lost everything almost that he had in the way of furniture. The first floor of the Link building was being used as a social club, and was said to
  ble nature, some of which was saved through the back door.
 The first snow of the winter fell in Cullman Saturday night, following a drop in the mercury sufficient to freeze the ground and the snow readily lay on the ground throughout Sunday. The snow was followed by slow rain Sunday night leaving the streets and the roads in d still worse condition than they. have ever been. It is almost impossible to get over the streets because of the slush caused by the snow, followed by the rain Sunday8night.
 Papers of incorporation have been filed with the probate judge of this county for the organization of a large bottling plant, covering the counties of Morgan Culman, Blount and Lawrence to be known as the Morgan County, Alabama, Cola Bottling company. The principal of- hees of the company will be in Cullman. The capital stock of the new concern is $l5000, s6O00 of which has already been paid in. The papers of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate judge on January ?. The new concern hopes to be able to do business within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

Joe S. Macon of this city, is in Decatur for the purpose of establishing a new commercial school in Decatur. The school will be known as the Twin City Business college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

Robert Young, wanted at Woodbury, Tenn, on q charge of forgery, has been arrested and is being held here for the Tennessee officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Annistonians Aroused

this morning by cold, wintry rain that fell during a period of several hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

Stone Walker d clerk in the employ of the Southern railway, has been pro noted to the position of cashier of the local office. succeeding George H. Nixon, who committed suicide on the first day of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

and in Sumter county J. w. MeCarty or Coatopa was appointed to succeed T. 0. Vaughan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

All traces of the mantle of snow that covered this section were washed away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

Miss Myra E Wilson. a member of the faculty of Virginia Hall in West Hunts vile and pr. John T. Blodte of Greer, s. C., have been married in Virginia Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
How the Japanese . Always Remain Slender

PROMINENT SCIENTIST AND TRAY ELER DISCOVERS LONG SOUGHT SECRET. REDUCED HIS OWN
 WEIGHT 100 POUNDS NO
 ONE NEED REMAIN
 FAT NOW How fo Reduce Fat One Pound a Day and Then Always Remain Slim. No Drugs, Medicines, Starvation Diet, s Exercising, or Apparatus Used.
 Finds simple Home Treat
 ment Works Wonders Arrangements Now Made to Have All stout Readers of This Paper Receive Free Copy of Dr. Turner's Won derful Book How l Reduced
 My Weight 100 Pounds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
UNDERWOOD CLUB AT HUNTSVILLE. Several Hundred Names on !, Roll-Buttons Ordered MURDERER IS KILLED Miss Myra Wilson and Dr. J. T. Blodie Married-Southern Clerk
 Promoted--Young Arrested
 on Forgery Charge
MURDERER Is KILLED

Huntsville. January -(special)-zeh Drake a negro murderer who escaped from the Madison county jail several weeks agS after being sentenced to q term of ten years at hard labor, was brought back to Huntsville Sunday night dead. Drake secured employment on the Louisville and Nashville railway after leaving here and was the victim in a hand car accident between Decatur and Cullman. His brother Will Drake, was badly injured in the same accident and is now in jail here.
 Several hundred members have already joined the new Underwood club that is being organized here for the purpose oi boosting Hon. oscar w.. Underwood fol the presidency Five hundred campaign buttons have been ordered. Acting Sen retary W. L. Humphrey expects that tho club will have thousand members with in the week.
 The Underwood and Richardson forces will probably make their fight together ill the Eighth district. The adherents of Governor Woodrow Wilson are charged with bringing out Hon. Samuel Blackwell for Congress against Judge Richardson and friends of the latter are now more than ever interested in the Underwood boom.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
why PEOPLE GO TO.
CANADA

Those who are wondering why the
number OF Americans going to Canada
year by year increases In the rates
that 1t does, would not be so surprised
were they to accompany one of the
numerous excursions that are being
run under the auspices of the Govern
ment from several of the states, and
remain with the settler until he gets
onto the free homesteads. which, as
stated by Speaker Champ Clark, In the
y. S. senate the other day, comprises
16S acres Of the most fertile soil and
with remarkably easy settlement con-
ditions. Then watch the results,
whether 1t be on this free homestead
of 160 acres or on land which he may
purchase at from SIS. to $40. per acre,
fully as good as the 800. and $3.50.
per acre land of his native state, and
which his means will not permit his
purchasing. On the part of the mem
bers Of the U. s. Senate and Congress
there is nothing but praise for Canada.
Canadian laws and Canadian lands al
though the reasonable desire is shown
In their remarks, that they pass legis-
lation, (which is very praiseworthy)
that viii make the land laws OF the
United States much easier.
II is the success of the American
settler in Canada that attracts others,
and when experiences such as the fol-
lowing are related to the friend back
home" is it any wonder that increased
interest Is aroused and a determine
ton arrived at, to participate In the
newfound way up In Canada that
means wealth and health and all that
accompanies It.
William Johnston, who formerly
lived at Alexandria, Mimi, settled In
the Alberg District near Battle River
and in writing to one of the Canadian
Government agents, located In the
United States says: I'VE have had no
failures Of crops during our nine years
in Canada. threshed 1908 bushels Of
wheat and 1888 bushels of oats in 1911,
on my 100 acres. This is a beautiful
country. keep six good work horses
and milk seven cows, getting good
prices for butter and eggs. We get
our coal for s2.00 per ton at the mine.
about one mile from the farm. Am
about one and half miles from fine
school. AS for the cold weather It is
much milder here than In Minnesota.
where lived for 81 years.. Our well
is IS feet deep and we have fine wa
ter. Wild land is selling for SIS.
to SIS. per acre. Improved farms are
much higher. am well satisfied with
the country, and would not sell unless
l got a big price. as we have all done
well here"
Good reasons to account for the
number going to Canada.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

been removed the real work of saving
the dogs lives began. We took on
our coats, set our guns against tree
and went at the task One by one the
dogs were caught. Sitting upon the
animals crouching body. Carper held
the head between his knees. gripping
ear and Jaw In his powerful grasp,
while pulled out the quilts.
The main part of a porcupine quill
is smooth and white and has the
tough, flexible texture Of the quill OF
a birds feather, but for a distance OF
about half an inch from the needle
sharp point the quill Is hard. black,
slender and armed with innumerable
barbs. The quilts vary greatly In
length, thickness and amount of barb
ing, the shorter and stouter ones hav-
ing the longest points and most effec-
tive barbs. the larger, thinner quills
gradually merging into the long,
coarse hairs of the animals pelt-
A long-pointed quill with the barbed
portion fully imbedded In the nose Of
a dog often resisted the strongest pull
that either Of us could give, notwith-
standing an excellent hold on the body
of the quill between the thumb and
the bent forehnger. The pain must
have been intense. The most resis-
tant quilts we're pulled either by the
teeth or by improyised pliers made Of
half-split stick. In the crack Of which
the quill was caught and tightly held.
I was assured afterward by an old
woodman that an imbedded quill could
be removed more easily and with less
pain by rolling It between the thumb
and finger as 1t is pulled. To use his
expression, the barber point would
"unscrew." A minute examination Of
quiil-point did not show any spiral
arrangement of the barbs. but 1t did
show that the barbs are not rigid. but
flexible. and / have no doubt that by
twisting as described the barbs would
be bent to one side and the quill be
much more easily withdrawn
The dogs varied In the manner In
which they took their punishment.
The yellow pup and the young fox
hound had only few quilts. and they
howled when these were pulled. The
old foxhound was hard to hold and
was inclined to be ugly. julie COM
planned, but allowed the pulling to
proceed. although her Jaws were reek-
ing with blood and saliva Drum. the
brindle pup. showed his bulldog stock
by submitting to the long ordeal with
barely a whimper.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Ranger. the staghound. was in by
far the most serious condition Of any
Of the dogs. He had more quilts In
his face than any other, and some
were near. though fortunately not In,
his eyes. They were liable at any time
to work there, however, through his
agonized paving. We considered
shooting him to end his misery, but
Carper hated to do It. We concluded
to go back to camp. get something to
eat and decide the dogs fate after
ward.
On the way back / asked Carper
whether the dogs would not learn to
let a porcupine alone. He replied
that they would not. that the older
dogs had been through the experience
repeatedly, though he had never seen
a pack quite SO thoroughly done up.
and that II they ran across q porcu-
pine the next day they would undoubt-
edly tackle him.
Evidently dogs of this fighting quail
ity are no more deferred BY such an
experience than Ia a bulldog deferred
from fighting a second time because
he has once before been bitten In q
fight.
After our meal we decided to give
the staghound chance for bis life,
though neither Of us relished the pros
pect of decorating his head to do It.
His face was beginning to swell and he
was dozy until we stirred him up. He
was ready to fight US all. We tied
him down under a log. and one man
held his body, the other his head,
while / pulled the quilts with the steel
pliers.
BY actual count we took 5es quills
ont of that staghound. Eighty-one Of
these were inside the line Of his
teeth, In his gums, the roof Of his
mouth and his tongue. At least thirty
had been pulled out at odd times be-
fore the count began. and during the
following days over twenty more work.
ed out Of his misshapen head at va
rious points. The staghound lived and
fortunately lost neither eye.
II was a curious and a fearful
weapon that nature had given to this
otherwise weak and peaceable porcu-
pine. with which in defense Of his
liberty and his life he dealt terrible
retribution to seven powerful enemies.
half of whom he would have killed
had not still greater odds been match
ed against him.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
a. EIahea see Ua.

II has occurred to one scientist TO
try to represent by underwater pho
Biography the appearance Of the out-of-
water world as viewed by the eyes OF
nsh. The results are said to be most
curious, depending upon the refraction
of light by water.
For example. with a box illed with
water. having a Photographic plate at
the back and a pinhole covered with
glass at the 'front.' the situation Of
Ash looking out OF an aquarium is imi-
tated. With such an arrangement It
has been found that all three sides
and the complete ceiling and floor Of
a room could be photographed at one
view.
Placed at q point where three
streets meet at q right angle. It gave
a view looking down all three streets.
including the ground up TO the base Of
the tripod and the sky from the hori-
zon to the zenith. From balloon such
a camera would photograph the whole
visible surface of the earth out to the
horizon on all sides
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

tor told me to 60 to q hospital 4,
not like that idea very well. 20. vb.s !
saw your advertisement in a Dan., !
wrote to you for advice, and have 6ers !.
you told me. have taken IvaI.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ~
Liver Pills, and now have my he.lR
IF sick and ailing women would o.,.
know enough to take your medicine a.,
would get relief. Mrs. BENZ. Z. SIs,,
Berry, Route 6. Box Is Upper Sand1sr,
Ohio.
II you have mysterious pains. I,-,o..
larity, backsche, extreme nervonsu,~
inflammation, liberation or d'spl,c,.
ment, don't wait too long, bat nv Iva
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 10
For thirty years Lydia E. PInkhan',
Vegetable Compound, made from rot,
and herbs, has been the standard retssv
for female ills, and such unquestonabI,
testimony as the above proves the vain
Of this famous remedy ead uhould n.
every one confidence.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Surgeons Work Well Done

course would be impossible, and a
section Of the bone was removed.
In order that the man might retain
his original features plastic opera
ton was performed. Drs Syms, Cohen
and BENJAMIN took charge. First they
made a wire bridge in the shape Of
the missing bone. For several weeks
they permitted the flesh and skin TO
grow over natures substitute. The
other day they decided to remove the
wires. In their stead placing a piece
Of celluloid. Then they drew the flesh
over the artificial jaw and stitched
the skin together.
1T was one Of the most remark
able operations ever performed at
this hospital" DR.. BENJAMIN said
Although q small scar win always
remain. his appearance win be prac.
tically the same as before the acct
dent
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Victim Of Accident Provided With
ceIiuloId Jaw Almost a. Good
a. the Original.

A remarkable operation. which IL
rarely ever tried. was performed at
the Lebanon hospital. in the Bronx.
upon Gustav Dugnan, relates the New
York American. The physicians de-
clared that in q month their patient
would be able to 60 among his
friends. showing no traces Of having
met with an accident in which he
lost a portion OF his lower jaw bone.
Dugnan IL a baker. One night
about ten weeks ago he was attend
ing to an automatic oven when the
door suddenly swung open and hit
him In the Jaw. II tore away the
lower portion Of his chin. and he was
removed to Lebanon hospital. II was
frst attempted to heal the wound,
but soon the doctors saw that such a
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Abyssinia, but will extend into Brit
ish East Africa. covering a portion Of
the area trayersed by Colonel Rooss-
welt two years ago. The trip win In
ciude visit to the vicinity Of Lake
Rudolph, discovered in 1888. by Count
Teleki. but little explored. 1t il a
Wild and dangerous country, inhabit-
ed By intelligent but uncivilized Ha-
matte people. Besides personal ef-
fects. the pack train will be lifted
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Unexpected Candor

that he had right to object" to the
tactics Of the other side. According
", when one Of his witnesses began
to be cross-questioned. he sprang to
his feet and shouted in a voice Of
thunder:
Il objecti"
~On what groundsf" echoed the
prosecuting attorney.
"On what groundsi" echoed the sur
gecn- ION mighty good grounds. Why.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

In courtmartiai trials In the United
States army the attorneys are select
ed from among the officers at the post.
regardless Of their lack Of legal train
ing or their inability to handle case.
One young officer. surgeon. whose
ignorance was bliss 30 far as the law
was concerned, found himself appoint
ed counsel for the defense" at the
new post, and when he entered the
court his only legal knowledge was
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
kIlIIno Two Birds.

what do you wantT' demanded
Mr.. Newlywed as he confronted tbs
tramp at the door Of the bungalow.
breakfast or work." Both. sir" 70
piled the wayfarer. timidiy. well
eat that" returned the other savage
Iy, handing out a biscuit and q piece
OF steak. land you'll have bothl'
whereupon Mrs. Newiywed glanced
reproachfully at her husband. for he
was giving away the first fruits Of her
culinary studies at the cooking school
Exchange.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Abyssinia Exploration

Childs Frick. son OF Henry G.
Trick. has recently sailed from Lon
don with q view to making natural
history collections In the Abyssinian
region. He Is accompanied By Lieut.
Col. Edgar A. Means. q. 8. A. retired.
associate zoologist Of the United
States National Museum, a. natural
ist. and two other companions. one
Of whom IL q physician.
The tour win be primarily through
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
In the Realma of A.

7 hope. sir" said the minor actor,
that I filled my part competently."
THAT is a consideration Of no i'm
portan1e." replied the star. Like the
other members of the supporting cast
you are here simply to provide a com
parison that viii make the audience
appreciate the excellence Of my act
ing"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Men are never 30 ridiculous from the
qualities which really belong to them
as from those which they pretend to
Observation-Disclosures
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

The apple tree never asks the beech
how he shall grow; nor the lion the
horse how he shall take his prey
William Blake.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
MIdnIoht Scare.

Knicker-Dd your wife hear bur-
glar in the cellar?
Bocker-No. she heard burglar
cite in the cellarette.