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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
J. C. FOULK TRIED
 TO OBTAIN RELIEF
Suffered Intensely From Ner-
 vousness and Indigestion
OTHER TESTED METHODS
Startling Results Were Quickly Ac- complished in His Case By New Foreign Process-Symptoms of
 Old Trouble Vanish

The most interesting facts in connection with the introduction of the remarkable new tonic, "Tona Vita in Birmingham are the statements of those who nave given the tonic a fair trial.
 J. C.. Foulk of 223O Seventh avenue, this city, said recently: This 'Tona Vita ,s the greatest tonic have ever taken. us action in my case was wonderful.
 T think I was one of the most down. hearted men in Birmingham before l De- gan taking this tonic. I was so weak that every little bit of work seemed ike big job to me, and I was as nervous as could be- If a person came up to me unexpectedly I would jump in a fright ened sort of a way. I never got sound nights rest but would toss and roll around in bed all night, When sat down to a meal ealndhfA6o1l., .,more as habit. as nothing Besides the very thoughN D&6ften made me sick. Constipation was also one of my ailments.
 one week ago I talked to one of the representatives at the Collier Drug com pany's store 109-111 North Twentlspr street. and he told me that I had nervous debility and advised me to try a tonic called Tona Vita. I did so, and can truthfully say it is the best thing that could have happened me. My ambition has returned as well as my strength and
 
 get up in the morning feeling cheerful and more like a man that have for long time. I now enjoy my meals and seem to be able to digest them in a way that l have not for long time
 The representatives are at the above drugstore every day from 9 a. m to D. m., and will furnish a free trial treat ment of the tonic if you are in any way afflicted with debility. The sale of this tonic is growing bigger every day and the representatives say that "Tona Vita" will make the same record here that a similar preparation has made in Europe.
 The general manager of the Collier Drug company says: We did not know much about this tonic few weeks ago except that reliable people were putting 1t out and that leading druggists in the United States were getting the agency of it. The preparation has opened our eyes since the representatives arrived to intro duce it. We have never seen such a tra- mendous sale of medicine before and the reports we get from those who have used the tonic are very lattering.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
O'NEAL EXPECTS AN ANSWER THIS WEEK
Relative to Proposition Sub mitted Concerning Convict
 Labor Contract

Montgomery, March l7.-(special)-- )--GoV. Emmet O'Neal expects 10 receive from Col l. C. Maben. president Of the sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week an answer to the proposition which the eN- ecutiVe has submitted the company rela- tive to the renewal of the contract for the employment of convict labor at Flat Top mines Until this answer is received Governor O'Neal declares that he will not discuss the contract Neither will the governor intimate what disposition will be made of the states eonviets a Flat Top mine in the event he decides to ab- rogate the contract which is now in ef- feet.
 "I have submitted to President Maben my proposition" said Governor O'Neal,
 and until 1 have received his answer shal; not discuss the matter for publica- ton 1 think this is a courtesy due the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company
 II is generally understood that the gov ernor did not recede from his original demands in She proposition which he sub mitted to President Maben. The governor has all along declared that he considered 42le cents too small a price for mining coal and has stated that he would not accept less than minimum of a cents. II is practically certain that the governor made substantially this same demand in his letter to Colonel Maben.
 II is also pretty generally understood that in case the governor takes the con victs away from the Sloss- Sheffield com pany he will lease them to the Pratt Coal and Iron company, to be used in operating Flat Creek mine, which Is about three miles distant from Banner mine, where the state has con Vlcts at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
WILL
 ENTER GREENSBORO

Greensboro, March 17.-(special)-G. A. Barry, vice president and chief engineer of the Gulf. Florida and Alabama rail- way, in a conference with the railroad committee here, composed of William E.. w. Yerby, C. Y Stolenwerck, J. G. Ap- sey, Jra and (. E Walter, Jr, stated that the railroad will positively come through Greensboro and that trains will be running in 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Moody At Greensboro

Greenboro. March 17.-(Special1-Se ator Frank s. Moody addressed the cit izens of Hale county Saturday morning al the courthouse Mir. Moody was in- troduced by C. (. Gewin. He spoke to nice audience, among whom were 100 college boys, who all gave him respectful attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Little Interest Shown

Berlin. March 17.-In spite of the strik- CTS denials the strike spirit apparently is growing weaker in Westphalla. An important miners meeting at Bochum to- day was sparsely attended No disorders were reported anywhere. A meeting of the miners delegate at Zwackua has reached a decision to strike tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
APPEARANCE IS AN
 INDIVIDUAL ASSET

Chicago. March 17.-tSpecial )--Keep your face, hands, teeth and nails clean.
 Keep your clothes pressed and brushed.
 Keep the full quota of buttons on your coats.
 Keep your carriage erect.
 These are a few points emphasized by the New York Central railroad in it's personal appearance campaign now be- ing waged among it's employees. It is first declares that above all the face, hands. teeth and nails be kept clean.
 There is a boost for the one who carries hiTrseif erect and commands at a glance the respect of his fellows.
 Good appearance Is an individual as set, 1t helps you to get a job and it helps you to hold it, says the edict.
 Ii ends with an appeal to make re- seived today that you start fresh on some of } our negiects and add one 10 tims.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
McKleroy's Return Delayed

Col. Ws II. McKleroy, who has been in Washington and New York on busi- ness pertaining to the Alabama National Guard and private affairs, has been de- tained there on account of the high waters He expected To return last week. lt is denied that his trip has to dc with a mobilization of Alabama troops, 1t be- ing stated that he was in Washington to secure the construction of rife range near here He is expected to make definite statement regarding his resigna- ton when he returns home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
ANN|STON COURT
 CONFINES TODAY Pearce-Kennedy Feud Cases
 Set for Later
GAIN STUMPS STATE
State President Alabama Federation of Labor Touring in Interest of Labor
 Return From Washington

Anniston, March 17-(Special.)-Nith the publication of the docket for the Jury term of the Anniston city court. which begins Monday, it has been believed by the lay citizenry of Anniston that the notorious Pearce- Kennedy feud cases would not be set; but this impression is misleading, as Clerk A Il. Shepperd says that these cases will be put on the docket for the latter part of April or the first of May. The defendants will be brought into court it is announced before their cases are set for trial.
 Those yet to be tried are William ken- nedy his daughter. Ada Kennedy; John Eaton and John Fowler. They are charged with entering into conspiracy To kill Shelt and Sarge Kennedy, father and son, who were shot to death near the Calhoun Etowah border line last year. pr. John l.. Pearce. a dentist and sawmll owner. who was the principal defendant, is now serving life sentence, having withdrawn his appeal. His son, Cross Pearce, is getting credit on a 20 year term in the event his appeal should be successful. The cause of the shooting was a dispute over land, which grew out of domestic troubles between Pearce and the elder Kennedys family which have kept the neighborhood in turmoil for sev eral wears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

Politics are warming up in Blount county. The executive committee for some reason decided to only have one primary and so all the candidates are hustling to have a majority in the primary in April as that will decide the nominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

The republicans have put out a full ticket for county officers and as the parties are pretty evenly divided in Blount the canvass Is expected 10 be warm one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
MRS. J. H. DONEHOO
 DIES NEAR ONEONTA
Denver Retires From Race-Business House Being Erected-POlitics
 Are Active

Oneonta. March 17.-(Special.)-A sad death occurred at Champion Mines yesterday morning. Mrs. John Fl. Don ehoo some two or three weeks ago was carried to the hospital in Bir- mingham and had a painfulA and dan gerous operation performed. She came home and fingered until yesterday morning when she died. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Hawkins, pastor of the Methodist Eps- copal church. south. of which she was q faithful and consistent member
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

The heavy rains in this part of the statc have sorely hampered the farmers in their work Practically no blowing nor p1 preparation much of any kind has been done. and the farmers are becoming little discouraged over the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
PYTH|ANS MEET AT
 MARION IN APRIL
Silvain Baptists Celebrate 3lst Anfliversary-MariOn
 Loses New Railroad

Marion, March 17.-(SpeciaL)-The twelfth semi-annual convention of the Sixth district of Alabama Knights of Pythias, will convene in Marion on April Il.
 The Ladies Aid society of Sloan Bap- tist church celebrated the thirty-first an niversary of the organization at the church on Friday evening. A musical programme given by local talent and gifts for new carpet were the principal feat ures.
 From the latest reports the Jasper and Pensacola railroad has decided to omit Marion from it's route. While the people here want a new railway, they are most anxious to secure connection with Bir- mngham and the loss of Pensacola has caused very little sorrow. There are bright prospects for a new railway lead Ing more directly toward Birmingham.
 The most interesting item in political cir cles of the week is the action of County Treasurer C. l.. Barker. who is a can didate for reelection, refusing to pay q warrant issued by the board of county commissioners, on the advice of the state attorney general. for $500 to be applied ro the purchase of a town clock" MT. Barker insists that State Examiner Evans and himself are agreed as to the correct interpretation of the law, and he will not pay the warrant unless mandamussed and the law properly defined
 The city council of Marion recently or dered $500 paid for the same item, and should the county treasurer win there is talk of having the city refuse payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

Politically, Clarke county Is sound to the core. I had not alighted from the vehicle which bore me to Grove Hill 10 minutes before a second Underwood but ton was pinned to the lapel of my coat, with the statement that such signate was essential to my peace and happiness in this baliwick: and l soon discovered that every man in Grove Hill was alike decorated Invited to a meeting of sturdy democrats. I organized the Clarke County Underwood club, and was thrilled by the praises sung and reverberated through the red clay hills of Clarke for "Our Oscar" There is inspiration in the confidence here expressed that Under wood will not only be nominated at Bal timore, but that he will win the presi- deney In such event I am sure there will be no more heartfelt rejoicing any where than in Clarke county, especially right here at Grove Hill. They know. admire indorse and love him here just as they do where he walks among men. and would ostracise a man who dared oppose him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

Mir. Zeke Bellah and others are hay ing d neat cement block building two stories high. 50X30. erected on First avenue in front of Central hotel. The lower story will be used a store room and the upper story will be used for a Masonic hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Grand Jury Makes Report

uIdhu Jury hdheS hcpofl
 The grand jury of the city court of Selma, which was empanneled when the court reconvened last Monday, made it's final report this morning and adjourned During the week the body has been in session 71 indictments were returned The report with the recommendations made to Judge J. w. Mabry were as follows;
 "The grand jury submits this as it's final report to the court:
 We have examined 19l witnesses since We have been in session at a cost of S216.S9 to the eountX As a result of our examination of witnesses we have re- turned T bills. We have examined the books of the county officers as instruct ed in your honor's charge and while we have not attempted to audit same we find that they are neatly and accurately kept.
 "Me have examined the bonds of county officers and find them in proper form and with sufficient sureties. with the ex- eeption of one bond of a justice of the peace and one bond of a constable, to which attention has been called. We have examined the county jail and find II kept in clean and sanitary manner and the prisoners apparently well fel and cared for
 We recommend to the board of rove nue that the following needed repairs be made al the jail at once Repair the ce- ment floor where the prisoners attempted to break jail recently. whitewash all cells and iron fittings. furnish the iaiier with a desk in which 10 keep books and pa ners We have examined the old Folks Home and find that institution In excel lent condition, the inmates appeared to be well cared for and perfectly contenled with the treatment accorded them. We think the county is to be congratulate on this institution and the splendid way in which it is managed
 'The grand jury has marked the fol- lowing cases on its docket as being con- tinued and would ask the court 10 make an order to that effect It has been inn possible to get the witnesses to pass on these cases at this time, to-wlt. 69. I9 IS and 22
 We have found no bills against Nolse Moore and Rufus Young and recommend that they be discharged
 '"rhe grand jury Is convinced from the evidence that has been before il that burglarles and cases of that nature espe- eially in the city of Selma could be held In check to a much greater extent if he court would bind offenders over in all cases where the charge amounts to q felony and not allow guilty parties to escape with light fine or sentences 10 work on the street.
 We wish to extend our thanks to all of the officers of the court for their Kind and courteous assistance to us in the dis ,harge of our duties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
ST|LLWELL GOES
 ID NATCHEz, MISS. SeIman Will Go Through
 Packing Plant There
GRAND JURY REPORTS
194 Witnesses Exa amined-County Jail Found To Be Kept in Clean and Sanitary Manner-Repairs
 Are Recommended

Selma, March (SpeciaLl-F. NJ Stillwel who at a recent meeting of the members of the Selma chamber of com merce was appointed a committee of one to make an investigation of the packing house industry in the south, left here to- day for Natchez, Miss. to make an exam nation into the business methods and profits of the independent plant which has been in operation there for about year
 The detailed information which Mir Stillwel will gather upon his trip of in vestigation into the packing house in- dustry will be placed concisey and loei- eally before the business men of Selma and central Alabama at a mass meeting which will be held at the courthouse within the next week or so. Mir Still wells trip to Natehez and other points in the south is the result of the move ment for the establishment of packing plant here in Selma and there is little doubt but such an establishment will be numbered among the industries of Selma before the close of the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

white way for the business section is being agitated and it seems about certainly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Surveyor Appears

A civil engineer believed to be in the employ of the Illinois Central was re- ported in this section the past week, but what he was after could not be gleaned. Rumor has 1t that he is one of the crew out the short route from Bir- mingham to Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

The Rev. r.. B. Denver, on account of serious illness. has withdrawn from the race for county treasurer. He and his wife are both seriously sick and little hopes are entertained for their recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Political Pot Boiling

The political pot is boiling over now and interest in the contest for HobsoE s seat in Congress is at fever heat. He Is scheduled to make a whirlwind canvass of this part of Sumter on next Thursday. when five speeches will be made at as many different points. His admirers have provided an automobile to take over such roads as may be passabe, while recep- ton will be rendered him at the residence of Mir and Mrs. Poole on that night after the speaking is over. A hard fight is be- ing waged by his friends to hold Sumter in line, and they now express themselves. as being satisfied that he will carry Sum ter by small margin.f
 MT. Moody has just completed can vass of the county and his supporters de- clare he will win. The contest for coun- ty offices is being lost sight of in the congressional race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Gam Stunning State

R. l.. Gam, state president of the Ala bama Federation of Labor, Is making tour Of the state in the interest of the labor movement. Organized labor will make big demands of the next legislature, and MT. Gam is working up sentiment in favor of this Legislation. and preparing for a big delegation to the state conven- tior here in May. He is d candidate for mayor of Anniston, his interests being looked after by his campaign manager during his absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
GAS PLANT TO BE
 BUILT AT LOTHIAN

Dothan, March 17.-(SpeciaL)-A fran chise has been granted Messrs. Cureton X Harrison for installing gas plant in the city of Dothan. This enterprise meets with the general approval of all the cit izens of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
DEMOCRATS MEET
 AT HUNTSVILLE Judge RichardsOn's Official Record in Congress Is
 IndOrsed

Huntsville March 17.-(Special)-rhe Madison county democratic executive committee held is last meeting before the April primary Saturday afternoon. The meeting was stormy at times, but harmony prevailed at last, and adjourn .ment was taken amidst the best of good, hnmor There was some warm discussion over proposition to ndorse the official record of Congressman Richardson when John M. Hampton offered a resolution of inaorsement. \ division was called for ana the resolution passed by a vote of 13 10 <.
 Chairman Davis asked the indorsement or the committee on his position against the state committee in reference 10 the selection Of delegates to attend the state convention. He was sustained in his po- siton, and the committee resolved to stand by it's selection of 10 delegates at tho meeting of February 10, However, 1t was agreed that the race for delegates will be open to all who wish to run, and all democrats who ask that their names be placed on the ticket will be accom- modated
 The Madison county grand jury made it's second partial report Saturday afternoon. fotlrning 50 odd true bills, bringing the total number so far up to 1O5. The body has been fin session two weeks and will finish up it's work about the middle of next week, it is said
 Examiner Willeerson has finished an ex- ariration of the books of the Madison county; tax collector and affairs are now il shape for the appointment Of a, sue eessor to. R. NJ. Spivey. tax collector, who died few days ago. Governor ONeal is expected to announce the appointment during the early part of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

I wrote that Grove Hill was seven miles off from the Southern railway-thats be- cause this little town is 300 feet above the bed of that road and not because Grove Hill does not deserve a railroad. Some enterprsing constructor will find a way up here for the iron horse one of these days. In fact. all Alabama will become a network of railroads, and hardly a hamlet escape it's touch, as soon as the politicians find some other bugbear to war against than railroad corporations, in or der to reach the goal of their ambitions. hopes and expectations: but not until then. It is singular how the populace yearns for the developing touch of rail- roads, and then seeks to throttle them when they do come. But, then, corpora tlons have no souls. and worse than all
 nave no votes. By the way, Clarke coun- ty does not depend solely upon railroads Tor uansportation She enjoys the natural blessings of two great navigable rivers. and not day of the year is there ob- struetion on either of them by low water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

Grove Hill has excellent school facili- ties. the beautiful County High school building, erected year ago, and grad ed school. The town has two churches Baptist and Methodist. and too. a live newspaper. the Clarke County Democrat, established in 1856. She has houses com fortable and neat for the living. and more than one cemetery for the dead
 Nearly q century old. and not until few months ago did Grove Hill aspire to the important position of a municipality. II is now the city of Grove Hill. with a frlfedged mayor and aldermanic board What will the next century do for Grove Hill?