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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Woman Finally Recovers From Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many people before their time. Often be- fore sufferer realizes what the trouble is, he is on the verge of complete nervous breakdown It is of the utmost importance to keep your nervous system in good con dition, as the nerves are the source of all bodily power. Mrs. Anna Kounz, PIT Mechanic St, Pueblo, Colo, says:
 For many years I suffered from nervous prostration; 1 was unable to do any house work and doctors failed to help me Remedies I tried from druggists did not do me particle of good. A neighbor fold nv hushaud aho,tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Buell. Circulates Petition

Cullman, January (Special.)-- Secretary Buell.. of the Commercial club, is circulating petition in the form of an additional resolution to the one that has already been signed, by the subscribers of the telephone system in Cullman to secure additional names to the resolution pledging themselves to discontinue the use of the Bell tele- phone after the first day of February when the increased rates will go into effapf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Sheriff Fired At

Decatur. January 2.-(Special.) )--While returning to the city last night from a country trip. and while about a mile and half from the city someone shot al Deputy Sheriff L. l.. Mccullough, the hall passing through his hat. The officer fired several shots in the direction from which came the shot that went through his hal and heard someone hollow. "Oh Lordyl whether he hit the man or not he does not know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
THE PROTECTIVE LIFE INsUR

THE PROTECTIVE LIFE INsUR- ANCE COMPANY OF BIRNINGHAM, ALA, FOR THE YEAR JUST CLOSED, SHOWS THE FOLLOWING IN- CREAsEs. BUSINESS IN FORGE 29 PER CENT, INCOME, 3l PER CENT, ASSETS, 25 PER CENTj SURPLUS, g PER CENT; RESERVE, 7f PER CENT IA CONSERVATIVE COMPANY AL WAYS.
 WANTED-REPUTAB MEN TO SELL ITS ATTRACTIVE POLICIES FINE CONTRACT OFFERED TO RIGHT MAN. ADDRESS WILLIAM D. JELKS, PRESIDENT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Morris Wright

Hartselle, January 25y-(Sp )- Miss Omie Wright and MT. Grady Nor ris were married Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the brides parents near Somerville. The Rev J. w. Wright, father of the bride, performed the cer- emony. immediately after which the young couple left for Falkville, where they will make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

minute. First his face turned
 so red, but I did not pay any attention to it. It began to get worse and he just tossed
 his little head to and fro on the pillow and cried day and night. He began to scratch himself so that I had to muf- fie his little hands, and then the rash began to go over his whole body until he was a mass of running sores. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Small Child Dead

Hamilton. January 25.-(speeial )-Wil- liam Thomas. the 4-year-old son of MT and Mrs V. R. White, died here this even- ing after a brief illness. The remains were inferred in the presence of large circle of relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Norris Acquitted

Decatur. January 25.-(special. )--Late yesterday evening Mir. Norris shot and killed Henry Beasley. a white man. near the county courthouse MT. Norris was tried before Justice Eugene Ferris and was acquitted on preliminary examina- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Escaped Prisoner Caught

Decatur, January 25.-(Special )-oscar Sherrill. one of the seven white men who escaped from the county jail here week ago, was captured last night by Deputy N. w. Thompson at the basket factory while warming himself at the furnace. Four others are still at large. ----
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Truckers Begin Planting

Greenville January 5.-(Special)- The Butler county truckers are now plarting their early vegetables for the eastern and northern markets. Every year soTe of the earliest and the best class of vege- tables are shipped from Greenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
That TightneSS
 Of The Stomach
|aused By Formation of Nauseous | Gases, From Undjgcsted Food Stopped With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet
Trial Package Free

When you feel as if your stomach las being tightly choked--when the hin is intense and you break out in
 cold and clammy precipitation and here is lump in your throat and you re weak and auseated--all you need
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet to clear Eay the wreckage of undigested food fit in the stomach and intestines and kstore you to your normal self again. md this can all be accomplished with few moments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

Acting upon petition of number of voters of the town the board of alder
 men called an election for February 5 to decide whether hogs shall be kept in the corporate limits of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
SYLACAUGA WILL
 HAVE NEW CHURCH

Sylacanga, January 25.-(Special. .)--At a meeting of number of the representa- tive members of the First Methodist church it has been decided and plans laid for the building of new Methodist church. The structure is to be of brick and to cost about S15,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
SELMA PHYSICIAN
 PAINE JULY HURT Dr. B. B. R0gan Falls Down Steps at Academy REAL ESTATE ACTIVE Mail Service Being Improved By the Postal fficials-Interest in Mems
 Forward and Religion
 Movement
REAL ESTATE ACTIVE

Selma, January 25-(SpeciaLl-Dr B. B. Rogan. one of the best known physicians of Selma, sustained painful injuries last night at the Aeadamy of Music. Ihe house was crowded to witness one of the best performances of the season and by mistake pr. Rogan went into the dress circle for his seat. He was told that ms seat was on the ground floor, and as he was going down the steps he ripped and fell. In the fall he injured the cap of his left knee, besides sustaining other injuries. After the accident pr. Rogan was carried to an infirmary, where he re- ceived treatment and is now doing very well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
CRIED DAY AND NIGHT
 WITH ECZEMA
Babya Mass of Sores. Looked for His
 Death any Minute. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Brought First Good Sleep for Two Years. Soon Cured.

R.F.D.4, Mt. Gilead, Ohio. - When my little boy was a week old he was taken with eczema and I was looking for his death any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

The business men of the hustllng lit- tie town of Foley held meeting last night at which time they took up the matter of incorporating their town. The meeting was held with a large number present and many interesting speeches were made of the benefits of having the town incorporated, and it Is very likely that in the very near future they will complete the necessary papers for the incorporation of the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Dr. Miles Nervine

and he procured bottle. After the first few doses I showed a marked improvement and after taking two bottles l was entirely cured. I have been perfectly we'll for years and cannot praise Dr. Miles Nervine too highly"
 If you are troubled with loss of appetite, poor digestion, weakness, inability to sleep; if you are in general run down condition and unable to bear your part of the daily grind of life, you need some thing to strengthen your nerves. You may not realize what is the mat ter with you, but that is no reason why You should delay treatmeut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Bay Minette News

Bay Minette January 5-(speciaL)-Th new fire alarm which has just been put in place served to call out the depart ment for a fire which originated in the home of Mrs. Bristow at a late hour Tuesday night. An exploded lamp threw oil all over one of the rooms of the home and set fire to the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Dr. Miles Nervine

has proven its value in nervous dis orders for thirty years, and merits a trial, no matter how many other remedies have tailed to help you.
 Sold by all drugosts. If first bottle MILES MEDICAL CO.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

ceived treatment and is now doing very well.
 Real estate in Selma is an active busi- ness according to the dealers in that line of trade. Activity in real estate Is very pronounced at present and a large num- Der of transactions are being carried through each week. During the past few weeks it has been estimated that large. number of pieces of property in which were involved many thousands of dollars have changed hands
 The mail service of the local postoffice is being improved by the local officials whenever the opportunity offers. During the past week a pouch service has been installed upon the Southern railway train from Birmingham which reaches here each night at 7:S0 o'clock. When the Southern railway installed the trains sev- eral weeks ago and which are known as the Alabama State Express" the route agents on the night trains between Selma and Birmingham were taken off, and that service was given to the new trains. Since then the local officials have been work, ing for a pouch service on the train from Birmingham and have been rewarded for it. This gives a night service in mail from that clty as well dS u poucu lHoHi Anniston and other points in the northern part of the state.
 Considerable interest is being taken in the coming to Selma during February of The Mems Forward and Religious Move- ment" At the mems meeting which was held in the auditorium of the Young Men s Christian association last Sunday after noon, there was selected a number of the o. ,a city to attend to all of the details neces- sary.
 Citizens are taking considerable inter- est in the special meeting of the city council which will be held Friday night, and at which it will be decided whether an election will be called to let the voters decide upon a bond issue of $35,000 which will be used for the building of a high school The high school is badly needed. but there is a decided opposition among the voters of the city against the proposed bond issue. If the council orders. an | election. at which the propoeed bond issue will be aecided the campaign which will proceed the election promises to prove a most interesting one to the city. Before the meeting of the council Friday night it is expected there will appear number of citizens who are in favor as well as those who are against the issue. These different residents will express their views upon the question before the meeting and the session will no doubt be lengthy, one
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08

There are humIning birds about, and
the patio, as the court is called. Is
alive with butterflies, with the warbl.
ing of birds anc the soft drone OF In
sect life, as though 1t were in the cen
ter of tropical forrest. The other
corridors of the second floor are sue
cession of beautiful rooms open to the
sunny day on one side and hemmed
in with palms and rich Towering trees
on the other three. We live in these
open places, for Quito has none of the
trength-devouring qualities of other
tropical cities. Pianos and all sorts
of musical instruments are about, we
have to partake of all except the most
ceremonious meals in this environ
ment of birds and flowers.
Like all of their race, the women
of Ecuador are hospitable and enjoy
intercourse with each other and with
properly presented strangers. The res
idents are devoted to dancing. and this
delightful exercise is not confined to
the younger coterie as in American
cities. In the United States only the
waltz and two-step prevail at balls,
and this is rather strenuous for those
who have passed the heyday of youth
The Latins delight in the stately quad
rifle and various graceful adaptations
of the lancers and minuet. The young
girls and youths are splendid dancers
and frequently entertain company by
a solo With castanets and with tam
BOURNE There are dances which are
common to the country. and when a
distinguished Peruvian is guest. II
is considered quite delicate courtesy
to have his special dance performed
The Ecuadoran dance is very pretty
after the fandango style and danced
without castanets."
Considerable talent in painting. the
fine arts and literature is ascribed the
Quitenos and the women enjoy high
reputation for beauty. The city was
from remote antiquity the capital Of
the Quitus, a semi-civ.lized race kin
dred to the Quichuas or Incas OF Peru
and the valley of Quito, next to the
valleys of Mexico and Cuzco, was the
seat of the earliest American civiliza
ton. The mass of the inhabitants are
still of the same race, though they
have adopted Christianity and the
Spanish language The modern city
of Quito was founded by Sebastian
Benalcazar in 1884.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
IzE EHAnSUc4u ConNEuzW QNII1o

returned to the ship they had many
strange stories to tell of the things
they had seen and the people they had
met. But perhaps the most interesting
OF all was the fact that they had seen
Indians with lighted firebrands In their
mouths, from which they drew in
fumes and then expelled them through
their nostrils. These natives seemed
so we'll disposed to the white men that
they gladly acquiesced when they were
asked to show their firebrands. And
these the white man found to consist
of the dried leaves of herb rolled up
tightly in leaf of maize. 1t was, In
fact, the first cigar white man had
ever seen. And from the above year
we must undoubtedly date the dis
covery Of tobacco.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08

and invariably of two stories only
But the average Quito residence is
somewhat different in that seldom can
a lessee obtain the use of the ground
floor, even for stables or for storage
and the servants. Under the Ameri-
can legation are several shops. and
every foreigner and the state officials
also reside in the same style. The en-
frances to all the homes are under a
great archway removed from the i'm
mediate proximity of the shops, and
as nearly all the residence is on the
second floor. the guest gains access
through a beautiful stairway lined
with palms and gay with flowers.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08

would be relished more than once.
Now the railroad has penetrated the
mountains and comes direct from the
seaport of Guayaquil to Quito. With
the railroad, of course, have come all
the progress and charge incident to it
all over the world. But Quito still re-
tains its ancient charm, though it is
taking on some of the less attractive
features of modern civilization. The
streets have long been lighted by cleo
tricity. but it has been until now city
o. two-storied houses. There are plans
afoot to begin new residential addi-
ton in the west side. and no doubt the
high Offices and nine-story apartment
house will follow in time.
THE charm of Quito Is the poetic
atmosphere which envelops the plain
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
AGOdSend
n. MARTHA MeCuLLoCH-wlLLlAhS
fcop,ri.ht. 1910, by Associated Literary ffess"

fcop,ri.ht. 1910, by Associated Literary Press"
The roses stood heavy with pios.
som-red. white, cream yellow anu
true rose pink. But they were not
fairer than the girl who walked De-
tween them, stopping now ana 'nen
to lay her cheek against some par.io-
ularly perfect flower. once OF '"i0e
she made as though to pick puu
barely unfolding, but as often sprane
back and put both hands chiiolsniy
behind her, saying half aloud:
"Wicked one! Don't dare despoii
the garden"
1t was a strange garden-one she
had strolled into by chance. Hence
her scruples. They seemed me
drawn. looking at the multitude OF
roses. A dozen, a hundred even
would never be missed And she
craved them truly, but stifie \ the
craving.
Turning a corner. she came into \
long pleached alley. dim, cool ana
showing at the farther end. HAN
way It's length there was recessed
opening with garden seats.
Emily Newton did not notice the
opening until she came fully abreast
of it-abreast also OF a tall, thin
man who lounged upon one OF the
seats. He was parchment colored and
wore small cap, which, added to
lips drawn tightly over the teeth
gave him sinister aspect. What
wonder Emily gave little cry at
sight of him, starting back and say
Ing hurriedly after the cry:
Il know l am a trespasser-but the
gate was open-and love roses so
bad to come and look at them"
II wish l could say you were quite
welcome-but l, likewise, am a tres
passer." the thin man said. half lift
ing his eyelids. But l came in by
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08

way of the house" he went on. COR
rather-I came out of it in spite of
them. You know the house-what
sort is it?" he ended abruptly.
He fixed her with a keen narrow
glance.
Il know nothing-being an abso-
lutte stranger Indeed. until yesterday
l had not heard that Glenmore was
on the map" Emily said.
The man still looked at her hard
"So-you came to the village of vour
own accord" he said. singular
Most of us come-because we cant
help it."
you mean you are" Emily he.
gan.
Sent here-for the convenience of
our friends or kinfolk," the man in.
terrupted. nodding Because we are
Ill, or mad or bad-out of normal
killer. almost any old way. The
house Is euphemistically a sanitarium
Actually it's a combination of-mad.
house and prison"
Then had better run awav
while I can" Emily said with a nerv
GUS attempt at a smile.
The man who had risen laid
wasted hand upon her arm entr.at
ing: mot yet! Not until On
where is that packet? have carrisd
1t hopelessly this half-year at least -
He spoke, fumbling in the deens .,
hidden pockets, carefully contrived T.
suit beautifully cut and fni.bod
but worn threadbare. IF only 7 car
find it-can trust youl" he nantad
Il must trust youl It is not NM,
to ask OF fellow creature-onIv :,
put something with your own bsnd,
into the right custody"
Il Will do lift can" Emily sa,s
moved to strange promising IN MI,
of herself. 'pi''
The man gave I. faint. glad 49,,
"Here!" he said. breathlesslv thr,u,
ing a thin packet into her banss
Take that to my lawyer-bis 40
dress is on the outside. He u' u
know what to do as soon q. -" -.
knows where to find me. o.
once' Rum All may be lost n r q
keepers see you here" III
Two days later. in the face ~
discussion, Emily laid the nacra. -
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08

some fairy land that always
enjoyed the glorious climate
OF Indian summer, that season
Of ethereal mildness which
places the genuine spring in the sec
ond place? Such is the climate OF
Quito. the capital of Ecuador. which
lies but few miles south OF the
equator. 1t is situated among the most
magnificent peaks Of the lower Andes
at an altitude of more than 5000 feet.
and the effects of its proximity to the
equator are SO modified by this that
the climate is probably the most
apring-like In the world. In Quito
they have perpetual Indian summer,
glorious sunshine, soft tempered breez-
es, and only occasionally the violent
transforms which SO thickly inter
sperse the year in the northern hem
isphere These delightful conditions
have charmed Mrs. William G. Fox,
wife of the United States minister to
Ecuador who says of the picturesque
southern capital:
I'VE have lived in Quito during the
transition period, and have seen it
passing from one of the most pictur-
esque old Spanish cities into a mod
ern municipality. My first journey to
the capital of Ecuador was made on
n burro. 1t required several days, and
though 1t has magnificent scenery
and life in the interior is most inter
ssting, yet l leave it to any woman Of
my acquaintance If the experience
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
Waiting Their Turns.

Poor tramps." calculated the SYM
pathetic farmer as he fished out his
ieather purse, here be a dime for
each OF you to get shave"
We are not tramps!" cried the I'M
shaven group. with much indignation.
Then what are you doing with that
weeks growth of beard on your
face?"
we are summer boarders waiting
our turn to get whack at the shaving
mirror. There is only one up at our
boarding house"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
A Lucky Cougar Hunter.

G. e. Ordish returned to Libby Mon
day from lion hunt on Pipe Creek
and brought with him the hides OF
three fine lions with the heads attach
ed. Mr.. Ordish has a bet with c. c..
Cobb Of Kalispell that he will send
him 20 lion hides this winter.
So far Mr.. Ordish has sent in IL
hides and says that he has all kinds
of time to spare and as many more
lions in sight. During the last four
years he states that he has captured
and killed with two dogs "A lions. On
this last hunt Mr.. Ordish had lassoed
one of the animals that had been
freed, but 1t chewed the lariat In two
and had to be shot.-Libby Correspon-
dence of Spokane Herald
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
>-of DcTOS

est phases of life. Everyone takes the
world at his leisure, and there is time
to enjoy everything. The homes are
after the old Spanish type. which is so
emphasized in the Latin-American
cities. The houses are all of adobe
built in square and facing court,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
Story of the First CIoar.

Although many conflicting opinions
have been expressed upon the point,
there can be little doubt that we owe
to America the discovery Of tobacco
and it's uses. In november. 1892,
Christopher Columbus sent a party
from his first American expedition to
explore the island Of Cuba. The men
were absent two days. and when they
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
BeriIoz.

Berlioz was not only a great musl-
clan and a brilliant writer; he was
also a very interesting and original
human being. His writings are one
expression of an abnormal yet very
natural individuality; and when he
speaks you are sure of something
worth hearing and remembering
w. E. Henley.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
mistakes and shortcomings.-Oris
SWEET Marden.
Out Of Their Elements.

What became OF that great reform.
err, Mr.. Stopper"
He got into politics and was ami
hilated."
And the eminent politician, Mr.
Swopper?'
HE got into reform with the same
result"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
Rivers Joke.

Rivers had just got home and was
stumbling over the things in the dark
hallway. What are you growing
about, dear?" called out Mrs. Rivers
from the floor above 81 am growl-
ing" he answered in his deepest bass
voice, ito drown the barking of my
shinsi"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
Keep tho Voice ModuIated.

A loud voice is praiseworthy in the
trainman, the cattle herder. the ora.
tor, who harrangues a crowd on the
Fourth OF July, but 1T is unnecessary
and unseemly In the successful bust.
ness man, or in the guest at the house
of friend. Modulate your voice.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
Getting II Anyhow.
Takes the RIoht vIew

Don't go through life looking for
trouble, for faults. for failures, for the
crooked, the ugly and the deformed:
don't see the distorted man-see the
man that God made. Just make up
your mind firmly at the very outset In
life that you will not criticise or COL
denim others or ind fault with their
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
A Drawback.

There is one serious disadvantage
in taking up aviation as a profes
sion"
what Is TT"
"That 1t always involves a como
down In the world"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08
New York's Night Workers.

~ Is generally supposed that tho
nisnt workers are few in number.
put careful canvass shows that the
'o.ai number of persons who work
al'ei Sunoown In New York reaches
INC nsure OF $4,000. This is equal to
me population of each of such cities
Go springfield. Mass. Hoboken, N j..
paeannah' Ca, Utica. N. Y, and
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-02-08

VOW would you like to live in
some fairy land that always
enjoyed the glorious climate
OF Indian summer, that season
81 athorao1 r,,fldpoca which