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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
MADISON SETS ASIDE
,'SUM FOR VETERANS
will Receive S. From Dis
pensary Profits
PITCHER RECEIVERS
Madison Boy Now Principal of Philip
pine School En- Route Home for
Visit-City Commissioner to
Be Elected in the Fall

! Huntsville. July 2s-(Special.)-The
icounty commissioners of Madison county
Ehaye set aside out OF the county's share
! of the dispensary's profits the sum of
/ IS for each Confederate veteran. The
law specifies that a percentage of the
profits shall be used in that manner, but
ymakes no provisions for widows of vet
Grams and other pensioners and as a con-
sequence, a great many people who draw
tpensions here will not get share of the
adispensary money. The county's share of
3 the dispensary profits SO far amount to
about 5000.
En- Route From Philippines
Henry Balch. a Madison county boy
who has spent the last ten years in the
service of the United States government
as teacher in the Philippine islands, is
en- route home to visit relatives. He is
making the voyage by way of Europe
and friends have received post cards from
him mailed at Singapore. Mr.. Balch is
principal of one of the largest schools in
the islands.
Elect Commission in Fall
/ The voters of Huntsville will elect city
commissioner on September le to succeed
DIR. ]. D. Humphrey, whose term will ex-
pire in October. There will be several
candidates for the position, and it will
be the first election held mere since the
commission form of government was es-
tablished.
Pitcher Receivers
Mr.. Fraser L. Adams, who was a mem
.ber of the city council that was legislated
i out of office when the commission form
Twas established is the first candidate
Ito announce. NJ. M. Cantrell, who was
zpresident of the city council at the same
stime, will also be candidate.
4 Charles Reese, member of the Hunts
tville pitching staff in tho Southeastern
eague, has recovered from a long illness,
but will not be able to pitch any more
zthis year. He will return to his home in
Nebraska.
Union Veteran Dead
Capt. w. G. Spears. well known vet
seran of the Union army in the war be-
tween the states, died yesterday after
moon after long illness. He was stricken
with paralysis few days ago and his
Heath had been hourly expected since that
Itfme. Captain Spears was 81 years old.
fIIe is survived by his widow and two
granddaughter, Miss Addie vest of
Huntsville, and Mrs. Bessie Cogswel of
fIiillsboro. Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
GERMAN FOUND
GUILTY OF SPYING

Edinburg, Scotland. July 2S.-Arm
gard Karl Gravesi a German, was
found guilty today by the Scottish high
court Of justiary on a charge OF spy
ing He was sentenced to eight months
Imprisonment. Notes regarding guns
under construction in the British gov
eminent arsenals and other incrim-
mating documents were found In his
possession.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
: Inpo" Seats Bloody Razor and All
Sofn-freei
Care-freei

Fuss no more with bloody knives and
Pazors-with SHINY saves ana STICKY
bulky straps, cotton wads. cloth dough-
Euts and similar nuisances. No more
heed adding insult to injury.
10 Bingoi Great, wonderful. Corn Con-
Euering Bingo. Worst corns quickly
Eield to its whitening touch Inflamma-
kion and pain stop las if by magic" No
harm to normal flesh. Corn or callous
bust fade away-you peel 1t off. cast it
From your sight-foot trouble then is
merely a memory.
Make no mistake. IL pestered with
horns. bunions. callouses, warts-sev-
krally or collectively-its BfNGO you
want. There isn't anything lust as
good"
A. druggists CSC. Or direct upon receipt Il price,
u Dennisqn- f'inrmacsl Co, III 10. bearbor, 81.
Ibieasos III HQIQ- m this city by Collier Drug Co..
3 soti sus5E
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
NINE CASES AGAINST
BIRMINGHAM NEGRO

Mobile. July 23.-6special 1.-The
police claim that they have made
nine separate cases OF burglary against
Lean Almon, the Birmingham negro
who has been operating here for the last
two weeks, and a number of prominent
citizens have been sommoned to ap-
pear In the recorders court Thursday
morning as witnesses against the ne
gro. Among the witnesses Will be Gen.
James G. Holmes, l.. Klein. A. s. Lyons,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
SUFFRAGETTE is
PUT UNDER ARREST

London. July 23.-Dr. Ethel Smith, a
suffragette. was arrested today on a
charge of completely in the attempt to
burn down the historic residence Of Lewis
Harcourt secretary of state for the coll
onies. On July 10 two women were found
In the grounds of the residence by the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24

In reading of the remarkable cures
brought about by the wonderful new
treatment, ] have failed to read the
testimonials of anyone cured OF SER
ious nervous condition, as ! was cured
by Electric Treatments. or course, there
is a reason why statements or cures or
this particular ailment are not MADE
public because 1t Is delicate thing,
and no matter how grateful man
may be for his cure. he does not reel
like making a signed statement OF IL;
/ am dentist. AZ years OF age ana
through oyerwork and certain
amount of worriment, / found myself
reaching a very serious condition. In
other words. my nervous system be-
came broken down; | lost vitality:
everything went wrong with me; had
no patience in my work; every little
thing In my practice got upon my
nerves and patients who had been
with me for years, and who had sent
me many other patients the substan-
tial kind that always paid me well,
md who were always satisfied with
what / did for them; even this class
rot upon my nerves so that I could
hardly treat them with the courtesy
and kindness that was their due. /
have a number of friends who are
leading physicians. and 1 went to
them with my trouble. They gave me
medicines and tried to do the best they
could for me. but 1t was OF no help
to me. Finally my condition became
such that | left my practice for two
months and went away for rest and
recreation. /. of course, felt better
after this and returned to my practice.
but II was OF no use, for / soon realized
that | was suffering from an advanced
case of nervous debility and loss of
vital force. In fact. | had lost all the
attributes that go toward the making
of a perfect physical man. A lady
patient called at my office few
months ago. and | was surprised to
see her changed physical condition. be-
CONSULTATION AND
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
ARMY WORM APPEARS
+ IN TALLAPOOSA

Dadeville. July 23.-(special.)- 1.-The
army worm has made its appearance In
This section and is causing much worry
among the farmers. Two miles west
pf Dadeville a field of forage COM
bosed of corn. sorghum and pea vines
has been almost completely devoured
n has not yet attacked the cotton
1la mt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
A WONDERFUL new TREATMENT
FOR SHATTERED NERVES
Medicines Rule Can Do Little For Diseases OF the Nervous
Sysm Therefore This Wonderful New Treatment Means
New Life to Thousands of Hopeless Sufferers

cause when / last saw her (six months
before) she was almost nervous
wreck. [ asked her what she had
been doing to make such wonderful
said, ELECTRICITY" l lost no time in
calling at the Electric institute and
put my case before these specialists.
Immediately they saw my condition
and they told me that Electricity would
cure me. | took up the course at once
and in three months time was per-
fectly cured man. | did not take sim
gle dose of medicine In my three
months treatment. [ would like very
much to give my name. but this 10
a delicate matter and | cannot bring
myself up to the point of doing so. but
every word as written is absolutely
true. and If this short article is the
means of sending any other nervoue
sufferer. either man or woman to these
specialists, ] feel that the writing of
1t will not have been in vain. but on the
contrary | am sure that II Will be a
Eodsend to any nervous sufferer who
may read II, providing they go at once
as | did for treatment.
The following diseases yield readily
to this advanced system of trea tmont;
rheumatism. Govt Paralysis, Lum-
bago, Neuralgia, Sciatiea. Catarrh,
bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption Tin
rarly stages), Pleurisy, Deafness.
Ulcers, External Cancer,
Lupus. Piles. Fistula. Fissure. Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Troubles Blood and
skin Diseases, Stomach and Liver trou-
bles. Gall Stones, Consultation. Indiges-
ton, Chronic Appendicitis. Womb trou-
bles, Ovarian troubles, Change of Life.
liberation, Laceration. Painful Ir-
regularities, all diseases peculiar to the
female treated without pain or ex-
posture to unnecessary examinations:
Enlarged Prostate. Structure, Nervous
Debility, Weakness; and in fact almost
Cbrnnin disease which nr6tnarV
methods fall to reach can be cured to
stay cured by this wonderful power.
FREE
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Two of a Kind

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Pecunious Father-So you dare to say
YOU are an ideal match for my daugh-
ter
Impecunious YOUTH do. indeed, sir,
Pecunious Father-Why, you have
never earned dollar in your life.
1mpecunious Youth-Neither has she.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24

night Waterman and one. Helen Craigs.
a daughter of Sir John Craigs, was ar
rested. She was found to be carrying
quantity of infiammable material and
spirits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
MARSHALL TEACHERS
ATTEND INSTITUTE

Albertville, July Especial. 1.-The
Marshall county teachers institute is
being held here this week. Prof. Z. Nj.
'ilenn of Birmingham IS the conductor,
i assisted by Misses McAdory and Kitch-
In. There are over 100 teachers at
ending the institute.
j. B. Hobby of Auburn, who is in
}erested in the work of the Boys Corn
flub and Girls Tomato club has been
10 Marshall county for several days
n the interest of his work.
Mr.. Hobby is very much encouraged
b the work being carried on through
but the state and states that the Mar
|;hall county boys VIII make a good
6howing this fall with their exhibits at
the county fair to be held at this place
bnd the state fair at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24
TEACHERS
MEET AT FIT. PAYNE

Fort Payne. July Especial Jon
Monday at / o'clock the teachers insti-
tute for DeI<alb county opened at the
high school with a large attendance
The institute was called to order by
County Superintendent J. WALDORF Cur
it's The welcome address was deliv-
cred by Col. John a. Davis. who not
only welcomed the teachers. but made
an interesting address on the progress
siveness of the DeKalb county teach
ers in the last decade.
w. G. Griggs, superintendent OF the
city schools of Gadsden is institute
conductor for this county. He viii be
assisted by Misses McAdory and Goar
of Birmingham
The ladies in charge of raising money
for the proposed Confederate memorial
will give n reading. "A Japanese Night
ingale.' by Miss Lucille Green. at the
nigh school auditorium Thursday night,
July 25, at s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-24

DR.. o. j. Harris. A. Strauss, Nathan
Frolichestein, Emile Tacon, John Gail
lard and Mrs. G. w. Tunstall.
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The House That Cable Bui1t
Our Introductory Piano Sale
IS Surprising Expectations


Piano Sale well worth all the interest that has been
Gy aroused But the feature that gratifying
the genuine interest and good will that have been shown and
by hundreds the eestabng and of the
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This sentiment result of the Policy of the House
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Every Cable Piano the head of the class represents
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The gradual production of the Cable factories
with their employment of the modern methods of
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CONSULTATION EXAMINATION
m to O md
Ca on o
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ADVANCED MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

Goth Birmingham Ala
separate Reception Fur White aud coiored Patients
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-17
EVENTS.

April 1S-Entertainment for Ben
eft of Day Nursery, auspices of
Ciyics Department Of the Woman's
Club, Bijou theatre.
April 18-Entertalnment for Ben
eft of Day Nursery, auspices OF
Civics Department of the Woman's
Club, Auditorium.
April 19-Barn dance, Triton Bun
galow Club, Goodwill hall.
April 20-Ball, Lyceum Field
Club, Washington hall.
April 23-Lecture, DR.. Mcguire,
Baptist church.
April 26-Rutgers College Glee
Club, benefit of Y. NJ. c. A, Audi
toriUm.
May 10-Lecture, DR.. s. A. Per-
rine, Baptist church, Under the
Roof of the World"
May 15-Luncheon, Ladies' Aid
Society, First Baptist chapel.
July 16-Excursion Of Baptist
Sunday school up the Hudson
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-17

of the liners are registered, does not
compel a vessel to carry life boats
sufficient to accommodate It's COM
plete passengers and crew list. 1t is
declared this would be an impossi-
bility as 1t would be impossible to
carry such a number Of life boats
and RATS in positions where they be
quickly lowered into the water. 1t
seems that all the Titanic's passen-
gers escaped that could be provided
for. The boats were loaded up to
the fullest capacity until there were
no more boats. There was nothing
left for those who remained but to
go down with the steamer.
Again in this instance the wire
less telegraph proves its value.
While it did not succeed in getting
vessels to the rescue in time to take
off all Of the people, its appeal for
help was heard that those who were
in life boats would be rescued be-
fore they persisted in the great ice
foes. Without the wireless several
days would have passed before any
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-17

lyon have not yet been In action
In America"
mo, but I have just crossed the 'er1
seys with dispatches"
sh, shook her head, her cheeks
glowing.
"My home was there when the war
began" she explained simply. NOW
n ID hate. pillage and plumber every!
where. We fed to Philadelphia for
our lives, and have almost forgotten
wa aver had q home. We loyalists are
having a price almost equal to those
men with Washington. Ills this mem
DRY which makes me so bitter toward
those who play amid the ruins"
"Yet you have seemed to enter into
he CAV spirit OF the OCCASION" n
nv eyes swept over her costume.
ooh. I am girl enough to enjoy tho
glitter, even while the oma IN me
condemns 1t all. You are a soldier
a fighting soldier, I hope-and still
you are here also seeking pleasure"
"True; / yielded to temptation, but
for which | should never have come"
"What?"
"The dare in your eyes this after
noon" | said boldly. But for what
read there l should be out yonder
riding through the night"
She laughed, yet not wholly at ease,
the long lashes dropping over her
eyes.
always the woman; what would
you do without my sex to bear your,
mistakes?"
"But was this a mistaken Did I read
altogether wrong?"
Don't expect a confession from me,
sir" demurely. 81 have no memory
Of any promise"
mo, the barest suggestion was all
your lips gave; 1t was the eyes that
challenged"
you must have dreamed; perhaps
you recall the suggestion|'
81 took it to mean that o would
not be altogether averse to meeting
me again through the kindness OF
some mutual friend" .
mo doubt you have found such a
friend?"
~ have scarcely seen a face I know
tonight" l pleaded. Il cannot even
guess from what place Of mystery you
appeared SO suddenly. 80 now Z
throw myself upon your mercy"
II wonder is it quite safel" hesi-
t~atingly. But, perhaps, the risk Is
equally great on your part. All! the
lights go on again"
"And the band plays a Hungarian
waltz; how better could we cement
friendship than to that measureH"
ITO Re Continued
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-17
LESSONS FROM THE TITANIC.

Now that the steamship Titanic
has gone to the bottom carrying
/ 18th her over 1,40O people, all kinds
of-advice will be given from every
side. 1t is easy enough to tell peo-
1le what to do after the way has
. shown.
do not believe there is hardly
WA who would not have read
'rlsked their life on the Titanic
ID she sailed from Southampton
20 days ago on her maiden voy-
age across the Atlantic. Doubtless
those on board considered them
selves as safe as ii they were in
their own drawing room at home.
Nothing shows more clearly how I'M
certain life is, and that we are like
1y 70 meet death at the most unex-
pecte& times, Even the greatest
pre- aNons that we a take are no
SAT- ards against the grim reaper.
The Titanic was said to be IN
sinkable. The helplessness of those
who are supposed to know. is clear
ly shown in a statement made by
p. A. S. Franklin, who Is in charge
of the American offices of the White
Star Line. Monday night when Mr..
franklin knew that the pride of his
ne was beneath the waves he
could not seem to comprehend that
the steamer had sunk. Il thought
her unsuitable" he declared, "and l
based my opinion on the best ex-
pert advice. l do not understand
it."
Mr.. Franklin is not the only one
who does not understand 1t; and
tuOiO W 6lSaN many otuSA IHiuSo
that so-called experts do not under
stand although they sometimes
think they do. We are repeatedly
told about ireproof buildings until
we see them burn up. An unsink-
bile ship is unsuitable until she
,oes to the bottom.
The most surprising thing about
this whole catastrophe Is the fact
Miss Jaw, under which most
avenue ha.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-17
WEDNESDAY, APRIL Il, 1912.
PERTH AMBOY
Population, 32,131.

I IOpuldllOllI oABLo1s
! 23 miles from New York
I Tax rate 1.7S.
! . On Staten island Sound, at the
mouth of the Raritan river ana III
Z the head of Raritan Bay.
{ Ocean steamers can dock IN from
s 35 to 40 feet of water.
Z Channel u feet deep ct low wa
! ter leading up the bay from SANDY
I Hook.
! Daily steamer service to New
1 York.
! -Four railroads, the Pennsylvania,
Central Railroad Of New Jersey3
I Rapid Transit. Branches running IN
all directions. aifording almost an
] unlimited number Of excellent rae
Z tory sites.
I Has two telegraph and two tele-
Z phone companies.
I Electric light and gas companies.
! Two daily newspapers.
7 Federal postofflce building.
: Public Library.
! Nine grammar schools and one
I high school, which Is on the ep-
s proved list of all the elading unit
I versities In the country, four paro-
! chial schools and a business col
I lege.
! Churches of all denominations.
s City Hospital.
I Municipal water works.
4 Prominent center for trolleys to
I all parts OF the state.
I R1chFa 5iay deposits in the coun-
Try In the immediate vicinity.
- splendid theatrical advantages.
Some Of the leading industries are
n~erican Smelling & Refining
impany's smelter; Raritan Copper
orks smelter; Barber Asphalt
orlks; United Lead Works; United
ates Cartridge Co.; Architecture!
lie & Faience Co: c. Pardee Steel
d Tile Works; Atlantic Terra Cot
Co.; Federal Terra Gotta Co.; New
rsey Terra Gotta Co.; three plants
the National Fireprooiug Com
ny and other similar industries
thin the immediate vicinity; Ger
nic Works: Chesbrough Yaseline
orks; Marcy Stove Works; two
ydock companies together with
Upwards and marine railways,
standard Underground Gable Com
pany, Roessler & HassIacher Chem
ical Works; emery mills, coke and
cigar factories; eme stone works;
coal shipping piers; handkerchief
factory, cement works: .achine
shops and iron foundrIes
For further particulars address:
Albert Leon, secretary of 80
of of Trade.
Wa9
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-17
had lured me- there.

had lured me there -
Enough conversation reached me 70
a,scIosa q promised display OF nrs-
works on the lawn. and almost inin
d;ately a magnificent bouquet Oh foon'
ats shot LII into the black SKY, lluml'
mating everything with a glare OF hre'
Tbts was followed by the lighting up
of the triumphal arch, and the pursv
ing of balloons high overhead. AttracI-
ed by the spectacle, was staring ouI
AT the dazzling scene, when a voice
spoke at my shoulder.
"'Tis a relief to see even one SUI
disr present ready for duty
turned to look into q pair OF STEADY
bIus ewes. with a bit of hooking laugh
fer in their depths. the race reVeaieu
clearly in the glare OF the rockets.
Necessity only" l managed TO re-
ply, q can be as gorgeous as these
others, had 1 brought a bag with me-
mo doubt; every British regiment
tries 10 Guido the others In rlooohs
and gold lace. Really they become
tiresome with such foppery In war
times. See how they play tonight
like children, the city practically I'M
guarded from attack" she waved an
ungloyed hand toward the dark WIN
out. 81 venture there are men out
yonder. sir, who are not dancing and
laughing away these hours"
NV cbaeks burned.
"You mean Washington's troopsT
"Ayel l saw them here in Philadel'
phia before Sir William came" her
| voice lowered, yet earnest, and they
are not playing at war; grim, silent,
sober-faced men, dressed In odds and
ends, not pretty to look at; some tat
tered AMI hungry, but they fight hard
Mr.. Conway was telling us yesterday
of how they suffered all winter long,
while we danced and Toasted here.
Washington himself sleeping with the
snow drifting over him. You do not
know the Americans, for you are not
long across the water, but they are
not the kind to be conquered by suoh
child's play as this"
You are an American, them"
"By birth, yes" unhesitadngly. I'VE
are Of those loyal to the king, but
admire men"
1t was with an effort I restrained
nay words. eager to proclaim my serv
Ice, yet compromising Instantly thai
I dare not even trust this pla~in-spoker
| girl with the truth, She respected ths
men, sympathized with the sacrifices
Of Washington's little army, contract
cd all they endured with the profigacJ
Of the English and Hessian troops, and
yet remained loyal to the kings cause
Even al I hesitated she spoke again
| gTWbot &c uo1r Inn pt pr