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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
EDITOR HAS NOSE
 BROKEN IN FIGHT
Miller and Charles Jones, a Railway Official, Have
 Altercation at Capital

Montgomery, April -(SpeciaD-An altercation occurred on the streets to- day between Frank Harvey Miller, manager and part owner of the Mont gomery Journal, and Charles B. Jones, general superintendent Of the Montgom- cry Light and Traction company, and president of the Montgomery Baseball association, in which MT. Miller had his nose broken and received other min or injuries about his head and face. The trouble grew out Of the publica- ton of an editorial in the Journal commenting the board of city commis- sioners in requiring the traction com rany to take immediate steps toward putting their cars in a more sanitary condition.
 According to Mir Miller's account of the difficulty Mr. Jones approached him and shook hands with him. After some conversation, MT Jones is de- clared to have referred to the editorial which the Journal published.
 It Is claimed that MT. Jones then struck MT. Miller in the face, the att tack having been totally unexpected. Aii. Nltllti NdS hiOEhtu iO lIle BIOuHu, after which he was kicked in the face by his assailant, resulting in broken nose and other injuries. Mir Miller had on glasses, and these were broken
 Upon being taken to his home. Mir. Miller declared that he would take no steps to prosecute MT. Jones' While painfully injured MT. Miller was not seriously hurt, and he will probably be on the streets again within the next few days.
 The attack upon MT. Miller has been pretty generally commented upon in this city, the belief largely prevailing that the newspaper editor had taken the right course in the publication of the editorial. The insanitary condition of the street cars of the city has been made the subject Of considerable dis cussion on the part of residents of Montgomery, and the action of the commissioners in instructlng officials of the company to improve the con- ditions received favorable comment from citizens in all walks of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
B. Y. P. U. MEETINGS
 ARE ADJOURNED

Yesterday was the closing day at the R. Y. P T.. convention that was held at the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church in Woodlawn.
 II. l.. Strickland and the Rev J. R. Edwards both delivered fine sermons yes- terday morning, Dr. Edwards speaking on "The Process of Soul Growth"
 The afternon session convened at 3:15 o'clock. The reports of the various com mittees were heard and the regular bus- ness of the convention was cared for.
 One of the most interesting features of the entire convention was the study classes conducted by L. P. Leavell of OK ford, Miss. MT. Leavell held classes every day, immediately preceding the evening session. They were attended by a great number of the delegates and were very interesting and profitable.
 There were about 400 delegates to the convention in the city and most of them will return home today. It Is expected that the next state convention will be held in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
PROGRESS MADE IN
 CURING DISEASES Modern Conditions Bring Many New Problems SOME ARE INCREASING Little Real Headway Has Been Made in Suppressing Diseases By Pre-
 ventive Medicine-Dangers
 T Guard Against
SOME ARE INCREASING

From the Medical Record.
 Notwithstanding all that has been &C., complished in the way of medical re- search, new discoveries and the army of surgeons and physicians who are faith fully devoting their energies to combat ing illness. there is doubt as to whether the sum total of diseases in the civilized world is any less than it was before the medical profession reached It's pres ent high standing
 Little headway has been made in sup pressing diseases by preventive medi- cine In the opinion of some medical men diseases are on the increase. They attack humans in many open, as we'll as diseases are often spread about the community by the very agency that Is employed to fight and conquer the dis ease, the physician. Poverty is also an indirect cause of extending a germ dis ease.
 If a child of the tenement Is attacked by diphtheria 1t is likely that many oth- CTS will become victims. also. The phy scan is likely to be a lodge physician
 
 each day and cannot devote much time to any one of them; nor has he sufficient time to fumigate his clothes or change them before going to another home where there are children. He had no chance at the home he just left to ster- llze his hands after having fussed about the diphtheria patients mouth. Perhaps he didn't even wash his hands in ordi- nary water.
 Is it any wonder that this and similar diseases should spread about con gested neighborhood? How is it possible to suppress disease in the face of mod ern conditions of civilized life.
 But the busy physician is not the only channel of communicating the germs of sickness. The members of the child's family may carry the infection to the places where they work, sister may nurse the dlphtheria child when at home and get the infection on her clothing or hands and carry it to factory, store or other place of business Perhaps she helps a woman customer to fit on a pair of gloves. a huff or a hat, or some other article of wearing apparel. Or if in d store she may help woman customer pick out some toys or other things Tor the customers child at home. If the child Is with the customer the saleswoman may pet the youngster and in a gentle pat on the cheek transfer some of the germs from the diphtheria patient.
 The source of transmission of disease germs similar to this are very numerous. especially In large city. II Is the so- cial conditions then. that prevent the medical profession from lessening the ravages of disease. Medical men know this, but are next to power'ess to do anything to improve the situation. The public does not seem to appreciate the dangerous conditions. If 1t did perhaps sometime would be done to improve the conditions.
 When an attack of diphtheria occurs in child of wealthy parents the patient Is isolated. has trained nurse and every possible facility for good treatment. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
MRS. R. POWELL
 A NERVOUS WRECK
local Woman Tells How She
 Renewed Her Ambition
ENDORSEMENT IS ADDED
Symptoms of Trouble Have Almost Disappeared = Feels Hundred
 Per Cent Better-Many Seek Help

..For several years I have been too closely confined by my household duties and ] failed 10 get sufficient exercise in tbe fresh air" said Mrs. Rachel Powell of Ensley, Ala, and well known in Bir- mingham. "As a result continued she, '.I find myself each spring in nervous, debilitated condition. My work became a burden, and l lacked enthusiasm and en- ergy decided some time ago that I ygculd do my best to overcome this lass- tude and reading of the introduction of sTona Vita in this country and the dem onstration in Birmingham, l concluded to give this tonic trial. I thought it would be several weeks before any notice able change in my condition would be felt. However, 'Tona Vita strengthened me and gave me new ambition within a few days. l found it's tonic properties to be just what l needed, and I now have a splendid appetite and am no longer ner- Yous. It has been a real blessing to me, and I recommend 1t highly"
 Similar statements by many other Bir- n.ingham people are being received by the representatives who are introducing .eTona Vita" in this city. When we be- gan the introductory sale of 'Tona Vita a few weeks ago we predicted that the man or woman who would give our prepa- ration q fair test would become walk in,s advertisement for it. and judging from the results in Birmingham we are cor rect" said one of these representatives recently.
 Anyone" continued he "who has been fin a half sick, good for nothing condi- tion, with no vitality or energy, a con slant sufferer with despondency, stomach trouble, weak back, headaches and many other troubles the symptoms of debility, is sure to tell about it when they find something that will give them genuine relief.
 g''Few of the public know anything about jthe symptoms of this modern plague. Hali sef fine headaches and other pains in Br- mingham can be attributed to debility and 1t should prove source of general satisfaction to know that 0 preparation has at last been found 10 permanently relieve such a distressing malady.
 we will continue to meet the public at the Collier Drug company, 109-111 Nortf Twentieth street, from g a. m. to 8 D.. m during the rest of our stay in Birning. ham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
.OC|E DOBbS IS
 GIVEN FREEDOM

Ocie Dobbs, the 17-year-old negro hoy who was arrested Wednesday night and placed in the county jail charged with Teck Duncan with the murder of Felix J. Ellard was released last night it having been decided that he was not guilty.
 Dobbs Is the second man who has been arrested on the same charge, and released within few hours after ar rest The other was Sam Burford, q white man, who was arrested one morn- ing and released the same afternoon.
 It is understood that further wal rants were issued yesterday and will be served during the day today. The time limit set by the officers for some thing big is about up and if their pre- Gictions come true, either today or to- morrow will bring forth developments in the case which will startle Birming- ham and Jefferson county, and even the sate as a whole
 No further nforma ton on what the something big Is can be gained but the officers, both police and deputy sher- ifs. maintain that there is something coming. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
LULU IN POLITICAL
 TALKAT CAPITAL Exodus of Delegates Began Immediately After Con-
 vention Adjourned

Montgomery, April 1s.-(Special. )-The
 zodus of delegates to the state demo-
 atic convention, which was held in
 ntgomery on yesterday, began imme- Lately after the convention and con tinued throughout today. By tonight very fet delegates were left In the city. save small number who remained over or business.
 With the departure from this city of delegates there has been a Hull In po- lltical talk. Having accomplished tho end for which they assembled, the unqualified Endorsement of oscar W. Underwood for President, the delegates in this city today had little to say with reference to the po- litical situation, and their talk had to do with crops and weather and other mat ters of similar interest.
 Those who still care to discuss politics now center their interest on the Baltimore convention, and this will doubtless be of urpermost importance until the assem- bling of the democrats in national con venton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
COAL MINING WAGES
 ID bE INCREASED

The larger furnace companies will participate in the increase of coal min ing wages to 55 cents per ton. Pratt seam basis, as indicated by the fol- lowing notice posted yesterday by Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany:
 Effective May an advance in coal mining rates of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will be made equivalent to 21a cents per ton on the Prat seam basis.
 TENNESSEE COAL. IRON AND RAIL-
 ROAD COMPANY"
 The Republic Iron and Steel company the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany and the Southern Iron and Steel company being the larger of the fur mace companies will participate In the increase 1t is stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
Bessener News

Bessemer, April 1S.-(Special)-Y ester day afternoon Jesse Edwards, about 14 years old, accidently shot himself at his home in Brighton. The boy was playing with a .22 pistol when it went off the bullet entering his right forearm and coming out below the elbow. The bullet o,dy made flesh wound, which was Quickly dressed.
 Yesterday Deputy Sheriff Monroe Park CT went to Dolomitc and arrested d man by the name of Joe Read on an alleged charge of grand larceny. A man giving his nauie as R. C. Drlscoll swore out the warrant, alleging that Read took from him five s2o bank notes, one s5 note and slS in silver. X large number of witnesses have been summoned in the case
 The ladies of Bessemer, who are inter- ested in building for >Bessemer a new and up-to-date hospital, held a very interest- Ing and enthusiastic meeting at the board uf trade yesterday afternoon A number of committees have been appointed and are at work. A list of all the men in this city Is being made and the ladies are de- lighted wieh their success so far.
 -
 On Friday night at the Athletic hall A six round bout preliminary will be nut on between Eddie Jordan and Nthe Frisco Wonder. two negroes from Chcago A at foot ring has been secured am a battle royal will be witnessed The five negroes T2r the battle have been secured There wstalso be boxing between several i,eal boys.
 On Monday afternoon from 2:3O to o'clock there will be an art exhibit at the Ioneshoro school. Miss Bosworth and Miss Alexander, both county supervisors of art, will he present. This will be of interest to the people of Jones5oro. II will be remembered that Jonesboro won a prize at the county art exhibit at the Alabama Education association held in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
1. &N. ID ENLARGE MONTGOMERY YARD Large Tract Is Purchased. $400,000 on Improve
 ments Planned

Montgomery. April 1S.--tSpecial.)- For the purpose of enlarging its yards in this city. the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company has purchased a large tract of land in North Montgom- cry at a cost of s50000 It Is announced that the railroad company contemplates spending s40O,0oo on Improvements. plans for which arc now being drawn by engineers. Work of improving the Louisville and Nashville yards will he begun within a short time. The land Is a strip 300 feet wide and extends northward on the west side of tha Louisville and Nashville main line 45Oe feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
CORONER'S JURY RESUMES THE
 LEWISBURG INVESTIGATIONS

pear before the jury was Arthur Jones, who has made a complete confession as to his part in the awful record of crime.
 Special Counsel Borden Burr is con ducting the examination of witnesses. Solicitor Fl. P. Heflin is dividing his time between the grand jury and the eoroner's jury. Circuit Solicitor Joseph R. Tate is also attending the coroner's s investigation. It is understood that several important witnesses will ap- pear and testify before the jury today.
 Notwithstanding the fact that true bill has been returned against Tecn Duncan by the grand jury for the Kill : ing of Felix Ellard, it is understood the investigation will continue until the mystery of every murder has been thoroughly gone into and if possible to clear up the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
A Miraculous Transformation

From le Cri de Paris.
 A cul de jatte who has but one arm may be found every morning before day lieht at a street crossing, where he soltcit5 inc generosity of the passersby who are moved by excess of his afflictions. To- ward midday, his receipt of cash being satisfactory and deeming the moment propitious the street being deserted. he unhooks the false sleeve from his shoulder and there emerges from under his coat a perfectly normal. true arm
 After that he raises himself upon his hands and unfolds the legs that are doubled under him and which have nothing artificial about them. as by their aid ne disappears quickly. Those of our readers who may be interested in this modern cripple may find him in good weather on the stairs at Madrid and Rocher streets. IT they will hide behind the windows of neighboring house some minutes before noon they will see this miraculous transformation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
HOUSE FAVORS
 PARCELS POST

Washington. April 1s.-The House today went on record as favoring the establish nent of a parcels post system and commission to gather information rela- tive to its creation; the condemnation of the express companies, and the Barn hart proposition to make newspapers pub fish the names of editors, editorial writers and stockholders.
 Votes taken on these propositions as contained in a rule which will bring them up during consideration of the postoffice appropriation bill were overwhelmingly in favor of their immediate consideration.
 There will be 15 hours of debate begin ning tomorrow, before deciding vote Is taken on the proposals for a parcels posts and postal express.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
Papa Was Mistaken

From the Boston Traveller.
 "A little girl, whose father dotes on her generous nature, gave him an un- expected surprise the other day, said Inspector Jim Dennessey of police headquarters.
 The little maid stood in the doorway one hand on the handle. For a moment she gazed thoughtfully at her father who was preparing to take his afternoon siesta.
 Papa she said. do you know what I'm going to give you for your birthday when 1t comes?
 No, dear answered the fond father But tell me-
 GA nice new china shaving mug with gold flowers on it all around. said the little maid.
 But. my dear explained the parent papa has a nice one like that already
 No he hasn't his little daughter an sweIed. thoughtfully, ''cos-'cos-I've just dropped it.. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
MOST IMPORTANT WITNESS
 YESTERDAY WAS ARTHUR JONES, WHO HAS CONFESSED
 TO CRIMES AT LEWISBURG

The coronor's jury that is investigat- ing the Lewisburg murders reconvened yesterday morning after a weeks re- cess, and commenced the examination of witnesses in reference to the killing of Felix Ellard and the other killings that have terrorized the Lewisburg ter iitory for several years past.
 The most important witness to ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
The Celestial Telephone

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 In China, when subscriber rings up the exchange. the operator may be ex- pected to ask:
 What number does the honorable son of the moon and stars desire?
 ''Tohi. two-three.y
 Silence. Then f'he exchange resumes ;
 'Will the honorable person graciousy forgive the inakequacy of the insignifi- cant service, and permit this humble slaye of the wire to inform him that the never to-be sufficiently hcensured line Is busyr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19

phvsician takes all possible precautions against carrying away infection. He Is well paid and can afford the time. That child's sickness does not spread.
 Typhoid fever is known to be diffused mainly through water, milk, fruits and
 vegetables Consider how the glasses are washed in ice cream parlors. The
 water is soon dirty and unfit for cleans ing purposes. and yet thousands of per sons take ice cream or soda water from these glasses.
 Very often the board of health regula-
 tions are not carried out in tine case Of an infectious or contagious disease. The doctor does not report the disease so that others may be warned. The family may have forbidden him to report it. Very few persons would cause the ar
 rest of person for splitting in the streets
 or in public conveyances. and thus scat tering the germ of tuberculosis or some
 good natured. too easy going and too careless about the spread of disease Much could be accomplished by ra- tional system of prophylaxis. There is no doubt that malaria has been pretty well conquered by preventive medicine
 It must be understood by the public that ! every animal can be source of danger 10 the community. dog or cat Tn
 q fiat where there are children can diffuse
 more disease than child suffering from diphtheria. Yet nothing Is thought about
 the cat or dog and disease.
 The ignorance of the vast majority of
 the public is the greatest factor in the spread of disease. The result of gen eral medical education would lift the
 standard of morality and show that dis ease can be prevented. Every human
 being has the right to be healthy and strong. and therefore. parents who. through ignorance, do not take tue proper
 care of their offspring or reproduce im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
Learning English

From the New York Telegraph.
 A young Greek who has bootblack stand on Fortyninth street, not far from Broadway, makes q practice of asking his .egular customers about English words which in his study of the lan- guage he finds hard to understand. Re gently he asked a customer to explain the word root.
 Why, l guess I'd call root tendril,' said the customer.
 Yesterday the same man went to the stand for a shine. He had just taken his seat when the bootblack looked up and, with smile, said:
 'l suppose you go out soon and ten dril for the baseball team. eh?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
 DIR. CHfTWOOD IS REPORTED ATTACKED

Anniston April 1S.-- Especial. )-Re- port reached this city tonight that pr. Oliver Chitwood one of the best known citizens of this county, had been knocked in the head this afternoon near Bethlehem church by Charles Mitchell. Dr. Chitwood is reported in a dying condition. and warrant has been sworn out for Mitchell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
The Best Way Out

Frcm Satire.
 i've tried for 10 years to please my wife, said the married man. and I've never yet succeeded"
 .Impossibe,' calculated his friend.
 .'No. I don't think it is said the married man. Tin going to shoot my self"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
JOHNSTON DISCUSSES
 SENTIMENT IN TEXAS
BY WALTER HARPER

Tell me a state he will carry solidly. It is true he got Pennsylvania or per haps majority of the delegates, but there was no fight made against him.
 'Tn my Judgment New York will go to Underwood. am sure I do not know who will be named; perhaps Un- derwood l believe Champ Clark to he a strong factor. and I think he will go into the convention the leading candi- date.
 The Baltimore convention Is going to be the most interesting political con- yention the democratic party has held In great many years. and. as have suggested, no man can tell what the outcome will be. I think whoever may be nominated will win.
 Some folks in Texas seem to think that Taft will not be nominated 6o He will. I think. get the Texas delegation. That, at any rate. appears to be the surface indications. Roosevelt IS trying to make it so hot for the President that the latter will get out and make place for some other candi- date-not Roosevelt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

M.sNTED--M Middlo aged woman 10 work for small family in an apartment Ap- ply 2l1 14th avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19

perfect human beings are guilty of sin ming against themselves and society.
 It is for social conditions to spread medical knowledge and thus assist in preventing and suppressing disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19

Washington, April 1s.-(special.)- "The Lone Star State will send dele gation to Baltimore instructed for Gov ernor Harmon or the delegation will go uninstructed." said R. M. Johnston, editor of the Houston Post and demo- cratic national committeeman from Texas, who is spending few days in Washington.
 T should say that the delegation will probably be uninstructed. Oscar Under wood has quite a lot of strength in Texas, and Champ Clark has many friends. but up to this time the latter have not been organized.
 "Three months ago Governor Wilson would undoubtedly have carried the state, but sentiment has undergone a great change. The idea Is slowly creeping into the heads of the demo- cSats that Wilson cannot be nominated, and. in my opinion, he hasn't chance to capture the nomin Where IS he going to get two-thirds of the votes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19

SOUTHERN HALLWAY FOR MACON REUNION. THE SHORTEST LINE. STOPOS ER AT LANTA.