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The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
A Feed Of Hay.

- VUUu OI SIdys
"Once upon a time." C. NJ. Thurnauer
served upon a murder jury. For hours
and hours the body deliberatcd-11
agreed upon a verdict. but the twelfth
obdurately refused to change his po-
sition. Finally a court ofiicer raped
at the door and inquired as to the
prospects Of agreement.
"None in sight," responded the thor.
oughly disgusted c. NJ.
perhaps l had better bring In II
suppers. then." suggested tho ofnoer.
NO." said Thurnauer. glaring VI
ciously at the unpersuadable member.
bring In II suppers and one feed Of
hay.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Dry Farming Requires WorI

The man that supposes that dry
land farming Is easy" needs to try II
once, comments Rocky Mountain
Huseandman. The man to follow the
rules as laid down will be In the field
day and night during the growing sea.
son. and In real dry year he will
have a dust mulch six inches deep.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

Hamlins Wizard Oil is recommended by
many physicians. 1t is used in many pub
lie and private hospitals. Why not keep
a bottle on hand in your own home!
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
His Line,

The Lady-Are you good along any
particular line?
The Tramp-You bet. mum. Any
time you want to ride the bumpers
along the Erie just come to me, and
I'll put you right.-Puck
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Benefits Of Storm Door.

Storm doors cost but little and II
placed on all the outside doors or at
least on those exposed to the north
and west winds will save much fuel
and add to the comfort OF the house.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Somewhat Akin.

Lady ito authorJ-l'm a great ad
mirer OF your work Mr Stiles | he
long TO a lite'ar' % Nv you know
wv father Iih.'.tr" lie local direc
tory.-JudXe
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

Constipation causes and seriously aggra-
Yates many diseases. 1t is thoroughly
cured by DR.. Pierce's Pellets. Tiny sugar
coated granules.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

Let this be said Of our enemies.
They'll not give US Christmas pres
ents for which we never did and never
will have any earthly use.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
No man ever abuses an enemy a.
much as he does his stomach.

Makes the laundress happy-thnt's Red
Cross Bag Blue Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grocers.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Not Militant.

Not Militant.
"Tke social function ut Mrs. Como.
ups the other afternoon ended in .
drawn battle"
What? Not a Quarrel?"
mo, Just teaHght."
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

PILES CURED IN TO - DAYS
Your druggist viii refund money " pAZO OiNLS
MINT falls to cure any case oI icning' ~ nhnos
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

Many a self made man merely offers
an explanation that doesn't explain.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Chorus Girl Repartee.

Trixie-O. you're not such much!
Zaza-No? l don't see any Pitts
burg millionaire's picture on your
bureau, either! Puck.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

It's easier to secure patent than 1t
Is to convert 1t into cash.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Pay Mund

Pax MundI.
Adam bit into the apple.
"The first peace dinner" he cried.
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children. and see that It
signature Sssss 'ss Of Z&zZzsZu
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26
Browns $ Bronchial Troches

For Hosr.cpess and Throat Troubles. No opiates.
Sample free. john l. BRowN SoH. Boston. Aass-
FOR sALE-BHsT sD A. Farm IN YUMA CO.
Colorado. l1 y. cult: compictn hr>t class improve.
ments: stock. machinery. etc: excellent locatIoni
ali conv cnirncirs Old ago rompris me to sacrince
Address M NICHOLS, box Sl9 Chicago
The Ordway new era., 1912-01-26

. HE recent celebration Of the
125th anniversary Of the
founding of the Santa Bar
bara mission, when thousands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Realty Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk showing the following transfers of real estate. the consideration being 5000 or more:
 s140o-Corey Land company to Charles A. Buck lot 21. in block 22, according to the plans and surveys of the Corey Land company.
 so000-R. D Loftin to Clara s. Loftin, part of lot 13, in block 55, according to the plans and surveys of the city of Bir- mngham.
 so75O-J. V. Norris and wife to Martha A. Williams, lot g. in block 1855, according 60 the plans and surveys of North Bir- mingham.
 s3OO0--J. V. Norris and wife to Martha A. Williams, lot 5, in block 5, according to the plans and surveys of Brown & Reeds.
 s25O0-Allen Collins to Julia B. Steele, rart of block 657, and lot 15, in block Al, according to the plans and surveys of the East Lake Land company.
 Si6O0-City of Birmingham to Mollie Moughon, part of lot 5, in block 652. ac- cording to the plans and surveys of the Elyton Land company
 $3000-J. P. Couch to Robbie r. Mitchell lor IS, in block 2. according to the plans and surveys of Mrs. NJ. M. Bruces third addition to WoodlaWn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
LETTERS TO EDITOR
First Centennial Suggestion

10 the EultOr or The Age-Herd1u.
 The recent death of my life long friend. Willis Brewer. brings to mind a very strange conversation that took place be- tween him, Frank Pettus and myself in December 1892, As in that conversation the nropriety of celebrating the centen- nial of Alabama statehood was mena toned, so far as I know. think it would be of interest to all the people to hear the particulars of il.
 Atthattime
 At that time Hon. Thomas c. Jones was governor, Frank L. Pettus was speaker of the house, Willis Brewer was chairman of the committee of the ways and means, and I, of the judiciary committee. The democrats had q very meagre majority in the House, and 1t was often difficult to secure the passage of measures most needed by the administration. In order to have intelligent cooperation. Messrs. at Brewers room and formed our plans for the succeeding day. The governor attended several of these meetings and aided us greatly by suggestions.
 At one Of these meetings Mir. Brewer very suddenly remarked that the state was bankrupt and the only Sway to re- lieve the condition was to make bold bluff" He went on to suggest that the bill be at once introduced to hold a cen- telnial exposition of Alabama's s admis- sion into the union and to raise the nec- essary funds for the purpose by levyins very small additional tax on all prop erty and licenses-the aggregate of which should be retained in the treasury up to the year 1919 and then disbursed accord ing to the law for the purpose named.
 It was in vain that Pettus and l men toned constitutional and other objections to the plan Brewer was in earnest, ana coi.tended that it was not only eonstitu- tional, but would be the means of restor- ing good feelings among the people of the state who at that time were bitterly hostile with one another because of the two preceding campaigns. He also insist ed that it would bive the states credi- tors confidence in her ability to pay all obligations.
 do not pretend 10 give his language, or even the point of his argument, but I do assert to his apparent earnestness, yes enthusiasm, in favor of his plan to make the celebration an affair of the state in which every citizen would be stockholder because of the fact that he had been paying taxes for twenty-seven years to make it possible.
 While one of the most practical of men, Willis Brewer was a dreamer-an unde- veloped Doet-a patriot and one of Ala banla's most devoted sons. He was a faithful soldier of the confederaey, but opposed to war in general. and was the only man in congress who voted against the declaration of war with Spain in 1898.
 have been blessed with many friends, but none was kinder or more faithful than he. IT is with sincere pleasure that I recall the incident above narrated, and with affectionate sorrow remember that he is no longer in the land of the living,
 F. s. FERGUSON.
 Birmingham. November B, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 FROM OPELIKA
Presbyterian Manse Purchased-Mrs. W. L. Beard Dies in Georgia-New
 Catholic Church at Auburn

Opelixa, November s-(Special)- The stock and fixtures of the High Art store were sold at auction yester- dny under the trusteeship of the John V Farwell S Go. of Chicago to Messrs C. M. Warner, J. NJ. Warner and W. D. Warner for s765O. The accounts amount ing to $500 were bought by H. G. Adams The stock and fixtures inven- torled at s15,e64so
 J. A. Harris druggist of this city has bought the Presbyterian manse and will also build home on part of this lot It is understood that the Presbyr terians contemplate handsome new church at an early date.
 The body of the late Mrs. w. Luke Beard who died at her home at Monte yuma. Ga. was brought to oakbury, near the city for burial at the old home place. The deceased leaves her hus- band and four children.
 Invitations have been issued by the Vincentain Fathers of Opelika to the dedication ceremony of the Sacred Heart hurch of Auburn on Sunday, November 10, the services to be con ducted by Bishop Edward Allen of Mobile.
 The grist mill of Mrs. A. M. Greene, five miles from the city burned yester- day The gin nearly caught fire, but was saved The damage is estimated at about $500.
 Dr. J. G. Palmer, mayor of this city, was called to Orlando. Fla, yesterday by the death of his brother MT. w. l.. Palmer, well known lawyer of that city.
 Fire early yesterday did considerable damage to the residence of Steve Hol lingsworth on Ninth street. The home was owned by Mrs. M. A. Sller.
 The funeral of Mrs Edmund White,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
HOKE SMITH EXPECTS FIFTY DEMOCRATS
 IN THE NEXT SENATE
6Continued From Page One)

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~ bills is expected tos be enacted during tue short session. The majority of the. members of the House committee on ap- propriations are now on the way to Pan ana under thf leadership of Chairman Fitzgerald wirl view to making an inc vestlgation of the work on the canal, and the clerks of the committee are busiy cn- gagged upon the frame work of the various appropriation measures.
 Most of the estimates from the execu- tive departments have been received and many of the bills are well under way. Tine legislative, executive and judicial, and the District of Columbia bill will be in shape for committee work when Com gress meets and these probably will be the first of the supply measures to be pre- scented to the House.
 It is believed the appropriation for the canal, which will be made by the next session, will be the last to be required for the construction of that work. Up to date the appropriations have aggregated ss22. .541, ,4eS. and as the limit was fixed at s375, ,200, coo about s53.O0O,000 still will be re- quired to complete the work. providing the full amount of the estimate becomes necessary. Tn addition further appropria- tain must De made for the continuation of the work on the canal fertilization, for which less than s6,000.O0O out of the reauisite sl4000DO0 has been provided.
 The calendars of the two Houses con tain a number of general measures left ever from last session, but as rule dem ocratic senators and members show @ dis inclination to enter upon much legislation in view of the early prospects of their complete control of both Houses of Con gress as well as the presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
SELHE|MER CANNOT l
 REPRESENT STATE
Eyes Will Prevent His Talk ing Up Rate Fight Before
 the Commission

Montgomery, November S.-6Speeial) H. c. Selheimer of Birmingham will not be able to represent the state in the hearing that the railroad commission Is conducting on a citation to the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad company to show cause why the commission should not fix reasonable and just pas senger rates on its lines in Alabama MT. Selheimer informed Governor o'Neal Friday that he could not repre- sent the state at the hearing. having been advised by his physicians thet his eyes would not permit him to re- sume that particular kind of work without injury to his sight
 As the special counsel of the state in the various railroad cases, MT. Sell heimer has given much close and min ute study to figures and details, and Is now regarded as an expert on the sub ject of rates and railroad statistics.
 Several days before the case was taken up last week. the commission asked Governor o'Neal to re-employ MT. Selheimer to represent the state at the hearing. The governor imme- ditely wrote to MT. Selheimer and of- fered to re-employ him as the states attorney.
 MT. Selheimer came down from Bir- mingham for a conference with the governor, and told the executive that he did not think ile could again take up the work, but would let him know after returning to Birmingham. Fri day the governor received a letter from Mir. Selheimer in which the well known attorney declined to represent the state declaring that his eyes would not per init him to take up that particular kind of work.
 The hearing was resumed at the cap itol today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
INF ANT WILL HAVE S3333 ALLOWANCE PrOmisiOn Made for Son of Mrs. Madeline Force
 AstOr

New York, November s.-John Jacob Astor, the infant son of Mrs. Madeline Force Astor will have an allowance of S3SS3 year for his support during the leXt three years. Surrogate Fowler to- day granted petition filed by Mrs. Astor to this effect and appointed Mrs. Astor as the child's guardian with linn ited authority until he should reach the ege of II years. Mrs Astor herself became of age only few weeks ago.
 In her petition Mrs. Astor said she wanted the income on her sons $S,000,- eo0 trust fund to accumulate until the cLild attained his majority and that until then she intended to educate and support him. The boy was born last August and the trust fund was created under the will of his father, the late Col John Jacob Astor, who perished in the Titanic disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Detectives Disguised As COnvicts Seek Evidence of
 c Dyndmite Plot In Prison

Jackson, Mich. November s.-Opera- lives of 8 national detective agency disguised as Jackson prison convicts. have been working for some time, 1t was learned today to obtain the details of an alleged plot to dynamite the state renitentiary, as well as the recent all legged attempt to burn the prison binder twine plant. It is understood several prisoners were secretly removed to De- troit last night where they are to be examined as to any possible connection with the plots"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
"The Common Law"

The Common Law" will be seen at the Jefferson theatre in this city for the first time Wednesday and Thurs cay nights and Thursday matinee The play is dramatization of the novel of that name by Robert w. Chambers.
 The widespread interest in MT. Cham bers' novel and the thousands of re- quests he has had to put the story in stage form acted as the impulse in putting out the new play. The produc- tion and choice of cast have been made with the result that the new play has created the greatest enthusiasm where ever 1t has been seen. Seat sale Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Colonel Brengle to Speak

Colonel Samuel l.. Brengle of Boston, Mass, the international evangelist of the Salvation Army, will be in the city today ard tomorrow. He will preach tonight at the First Christian church, corner Twenty-first street and Fifth avenue, north, at o'clock and at the morning services tomorrow morning at II o'clock; also afternoon services at 3:30 o'clock and evening services at o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited to these services. Col onel Brengle is accompanied in his evan gelistic campaign in Birmingham by his wife. a graduate of Vassar college, and d speaker and singer of note.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
HIGH TO MEET THE SYLACAUGA AGGIES
 AT WEST END TODAY

The Birmingham High school will meet the fast sylaeauga Agricultural school football team this afternoon at West End Park. The series promises to be lively one. odds would natur- ally favor the local boys to win, but several of their regular men are out of the game with minor injuries and Captain Wood has withdrawn from school, and High will probably have to extend Itself to the utmost In order to take the measure of the Aggies
 However the High school boys are not at all discouraged over their pres ent handicap and will go on the field determined to fight their opponents for every inch of ground. Last year these two teams met twice. High captured the first contest by a 6 to score while the other resulted in nothing to nothing tie.
 The teams are of about even weight, and should furnish local sport lovers an excellent exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
 WHATLEY ELECTED IN COLORADO

The many friends of Barney L. What ley, former law partner of Hugh l.. Black, will be pleased to learn of his election as county solicitor in one of the most prosperous counties in the state of Colorado.
 MT. Whatley went west on account of failing health and has not only recovered but has made good in his profession. He was the regular nominee of the dem ocratic party and fairly swamped his opponents. He was an Alabamian and Is well known in the county and state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Matinee Biiou Today

.The Travelling Salesman" because it is so clever, so well acted, and the first comedy of the Bijou season, should play to an immense matinee this after noon, for women and children enjoy it as much as men. There is a big ad- vance sale of seats and the indications are for a big crowd. There is another performance tonight. Next week comes Miss Beulah Poynter and good com pany in "A Kentucky Romance" and 'I.ena Rivers" the latter play to be given Friday night and Saturday mati- nee and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Louisiana Lou"

The one new musical play of the sea- son that may be said to be famous from coast to coast as a result of its Chicago hit, Louisiana Lou" will be given next Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee, for the first time in this city at the Jefferson thea tre by the special touring company put together by Harry Askin when the inn mense advance sale of November and the first fortnight of December mado it certain that the musical comedy would run the season out in the La Salle Opera-house, Chicago. The new piece Is the work of Addison Burk- hardt. Frederick Donaghey and Ben NJ. Jemore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09

who died at her home here was held from the Presbyterian church. The deceased leaves her husband and hvo sons, Harvie. of Selma. Edgar of At lanta, A. n. of OpelilSa, James N. of Fort Valley, Ga, Joseph l.. of Terre Haute, Ind,
 The marriage of Mir T. F. William son, Jr., and Miss Maud Watkins was an interesting event to their many friends They left after the ceremony for a bridal trip to the east.
 News reaches the city of the mar riage of a former opelika couple. MT. Frank Bridges to Miss Annis Dozier in Atlanta yesterday. The groom is with the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09

Neither Warden Simpson nor other prison authorities would discuss the matter today. They have, on more than one occasion. however. admitted that dynamite was found hidden within the prison walls. During the time the militia was guarding the penitentiary last September, after the convict riot had been quelled one of the leading officials in the presence of newspaper men, discussed plans to prevent possi- ble prison deliveries if convicts or con- federates succeeded in touching off ex- plosives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
CbiIdren's Act at Majestic

A great act for children is at the Ma jestic this week Tn Loughun's dogs, bunch of well trained, clever little animals which perform many tricks we'll Grown people and children alike delight in the act, and it will probably pack the house this afternoon. There are four other acts of more than usual merit on the bill. making it orfe of the top notchers of the season. There is matinee today and two performances tonight, at 7:S0 and 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
SOUTH REGISTERING,
 SAYS ROBINSON
Atlanta Man Marvels at Bir- mingham's Growth in
 Four Years

Roby Robinson of Atlanta, head of the we'll known house of Eobinson-H -Humph- rey- -wardlaw company, bankers and brok CTS, spent yesterday in Birmingham. He was accompanied by J. J, Goodrum, Jr, member of the same concern.
 Mir. Robinson's company makes a spe- cialty of municipal and corporation bonds and has large business connections throughout the outh. Lat September the Robinon- -Humphrey-Wa company bought SS000,OOo of Southern Bell tele. phone So-year per cent bonds. and it has found ready sale for them in the south.
 Referring to this bond transaction, Mir Robinson said; "It is the first time that a large block of Southern Bell securi- ties has been handled in our section, We have closed out about the last of them. We distributed the sale of these bonds in southern cities from Richmond to New Orleans. Birmingham has some of them. We sold the bonds for about par and the demand for them shows that the south Is fast accommodating investment capital. Most of us can remember when 1t would have been impossible to have sold sS000.- 900 worth of telephone bonds in the south. . Mir. Robinson said that this entire southern section was prospecting greatly. He expressed himself as pleased with the Election of Wilson. He gave 1t as his opinion that business activity would con- tinue.
 ''It has been four years since I was last in Birmingham said MT, Robinson, and marvel at the great strides that this city has made. It is now very hand some city any way you look at it and as for it's residence section I can scarcely find words adequate to express my ad- miration. We were on Highland ave nue and went up on the top of the noun tain and along Altamont road, where the scenery is wonderfully beautiful"
 MT. Robinson and MT. Goodrum re- turned to Atlanta by the midnight train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
CLAIMS DAMAGE
 WAS DONE HORSES

J. N. Hull has sued the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for $25oo for alleged injury to two horses shipped to him from Winchester. Tenn. The plaintiff in his complaint recites the fact that the company as common. car riers were responsible for the stock shipped over their road, and alleged that the two horses in question arrived ia Birmingham, hungry, thirsty, ner- vous. excited sick and sore" The sult was filed in the city court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Meetings at Princess

The evangelistic work at the Princess theatre continues. The Rev. James A. Bowen, an evangelist of the Methodist church. will address, the meeting Sunday or Present Salvation This meeting VII begin at 3:3o o'clock, the musical programme beginning at 3 o'clock. These meetings are for both men and women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Miss Nobody From starIandn

There is mental as well as visual de- light in the notable Mort H. Singer nut sical comedy success, Miss Nobody From Starland," in which Olive Wall and large cast and chorus will be seen at the Jefferson theatre this after room at matinee and tonight The story is consistently interesting and maintained throughout the action of the musical comedy. and the scenes, costumes and novel effects are not only delightful but decidedly original.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Matinee Orpheum Today

The Orpheum matinee this afternoon will draw several hundred people to the big comfortable playhouse, for the show this week will please all who come. There are three excellent acts, and two others that are of more than average merit in every way. The bill has the best singing of the season In Mrs. Longworth and also two of the best comedy acts, the Bragdons and sam Hood. There are two perform ences tonight, at 7:30 and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
Rev. J. D. Ray to Lecture

Rev. J. D. Ray will address the mems meeting at the Young Mems Christian association Sunday afternoon. ''The Eternal Question" will be the subject of his address, The concert in the lobby begins at 3 o'clock. followed by song service and lecture in the auditorium. All men are cordially invited.