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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
Story of hte "Ads'
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 Do you get all the news Of the day when you read your informing paper? Perhaps you do. but you miss a whole lot of news when you skip the ads.
 What the market page is to the business men and manufacturer. what the grain quotations are to the grain dealer and farmer, what the financial quotations are to the banker and broker. that and even more are the ads" to the majority of the readers of a paper-the members of the fair sex.
 There they not only get line on bar gains, but much of their knowledge of styles and fashions. The advertisements in a morning paper are as much news to a woman as Is the story from Washing ton on the first page. the whipping of another white hope on the sporting page, or the closing of great deal on the financial page.
 There may have been time when this was not so--wlien all that was conveyed ill an advertisement was simply publicity or bargains. Put with a better under standing of the psychology of the buyer, the great stores have set an example in advertising that even the smaller ones have followed. and the advertisement of today is no longer merely ar. index 10 bargains, but 1t is all the phrase implies store news
 Here we find the story of the business man who finally after a struggle with manufacturers and jobbers has gotten hold of select lot of goods at low price and is keen to give his patrons the ben eft of the advantage.
 There we find the story of the business man who through some error in judg- .nent of himself or his buyers has found himself ovsrstocked with certain line of goods. and with another season comj.g on must clear his shelves. even if he has to stand less.
 Then thers is the tragedy of the com Tnercial worid-the manufacturer or the business man who has notes and obliga- tons falling due and has but one way to get the ready cash-by clearing his store of the goods.
 But these are not all the things the store news" tells. We have glimpses of styles passing and to come, fashion hints from abroad and from the great fashion centers of our own country The style of hats to be worn, the matter of dress, even The manper in which my lady IS to aIorn her head. are revealed in these columns.
 No wonder the ads Of the morning paper are so keenly scrutinized by the fair scx-they are full of store news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
O'NEAL LEAVES
 FOR ALABAMA Declares Col. Roosevelt Will Have Little Strength
 in South

Washington. August (Special.)- Gov. Emmet O'Neal spent the day in Washington and leaves for Alabama tonight. The governor has been to Seagirt and was present at the notifi- cation of Governor Wilson. He Is very enthusiastic over democratic prospects and promises to take an active part in the coming campaign. The governor will make speeches in Maine and in other eastern states. probably the first one in Maine in September.
 Governor ONeal does not believe that Roosevelt will develop much strength in the south and considers his attitude toward the negroes q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10

.stradde of the question which VIII
 not be of any service toward building
 up his party in that section It is so
 plainly n political move that 1t will
 deceive no one declared the governor.
 The governor did not discuss Alabama| politics very much, only in general way, and with reference to the na-| tional election. He spent the mornin g| at the capitol with the Alabama dele- gation and other friends in Congress| discussing tho coming campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
Roads Will Be Worked
FAMOUS CHEMIST DIES
 AT SUMMER HOME

Gadsden. August S.-tSpeclaL)--A mes1 sage received here tonight from MobN. announces the death of Charles D. Denio of near Fort Morgan, aged 74 years. He is survived by his widow. Julia Ann Denio three sons and one daughter, Charles c. penlo of Montgomery, stuart B. Denio Of Mobile and Winfield R Denio of Detroit Mich. and Mrs. pr. Frank ]. Gibson of Jackson. Micn
 MT. Denio was chemist of considerable note, but ratired from active work sew eral years ago. Since his retirement from active life, he has spent most of his time at his home on the gulf of Mexico near Fort Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
FARMERS UNION
 TO MEET IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, August 9.-Plans for handling the 1912 and 1913 cotton crops and a move ment looking to the consummatlon of the National Warehouse and Elevator company will be discussed at a general rally of members of the Farmers union here August 27. The purpose of the ware house company is to handle the cotton and grain yields of the entire country in the south Lawson k. Brown, president of the Georgia Farmers union, who sent out the call. today said branches of the ware house company had already been per 1ected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
Griggs Expected Shortly
Rumored Mays Will Resign

Columbus, Miss, August 9.-tSpecial)- According to reports learned here tonight. Judge Robert B. Mays, chief justice Of the supreme court of Mississippi. is to resign within the next few days to take the place of the late Judge J. C. Long street as division counsel for the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads with Headquarters in Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
COMMISSIONERS SUSTAIN TAX RAISES Increase in Madison Will
 Aggregate $350,00O THEATRE IS EXEMPT City Beautiful Club Calls Upon Can didates for Commissioner to
 Announce Their Platform.
 J. A. Beard Dead
THEATRE IS EXEMPT

Huntsville. August 9.-(Special )--The raises on the value of taxable property in Madison county made by Tax Com missioner Crittenden aggregating S3o0.0 A considerable share of the increase is due to the assessment of the Huntsville Knitting companys property at s4o,ool for five years back taxes.
 The corporation claimed exemption un- from taxation for period of 10 years. but the commissioners decided that the corporation had enjoyed it's term of OK emption.
 The commissioners exempted the Elks' theatre from taxation. It was proved to the satisfaction of the commissioners that the enterprise is not operated for profit and that the objects of the Eiks' or ganization are charitable.
 Want Platform Known
 The City Beautiful club has called upon the four candidate for city commissioner to come out and tell what they stand for. The candidates have not had much to say so far concerning their policy to- ward the club and the clubs objects. The organization, which is composed sal- most exclusively of women, promises to use its influence to secure the election of the candidate who will. if elected, de- ing up the city.
 J. A. Beard Dead
 J. A Beard, a well known farmer of this county. died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Berry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
FORT PAYNE MAN
 |SF0UND GUILTY Drew Convicted at Gadsden on Charge of Fraud
FOUR OTHER CHARGES
State Tax Commissioner White Finds Several Discrepancies in Gadsden. Peach Growers Disappointed.
 To Follow Atlanta Plan

Gadsden, August 9.-E. C. Drew, the Fort Payne promoter, was tonight sen tenced to serve 1S months in the federal lnIson in Atlanta and to pay fine or slO0, following his conviction in federal court on the charge of using the United States mails for the purposes of fraud.
 Drew broke down and wept when sen tence was pronounced His wife and chil- dren were in the courtroom and they wept bitterly.
 Judge w. I. Grubb suspended sentence for 60 days to permit Drew to arrange bis business affairs in Fort Payne before beginning his term.
 Drew is the promoter from Fort Payne, charged with having circulated false statements in the endeavor to interest capital in hIs schemes. During his testi- nlony, Drew said that he had no money tc conduct his defense as he wished, and was unable to bring to Gadsden as d witness a former associate now in Mon Toe, La. He was informed that the gov crnment would have borne this expense If proper affidavit had been made Drew said he had asked that this be done, but United States District Attorney O. D. Street declared that this was the first intimation ne had received of that fact
 Discrepancies Found
 Murray White of the state tax com mission is in Gadsden making an in spection of the report on corporation licenses and other licenses due the state. Soon after he went to work he found several discrepancies, and the firms in question will be called upon to settle with the state.
 Religious Convention
 Arrangements are being completed for the annual convention of the Etowah County Sunday School associa- ton to be held at Elliott park, August 27 and 2S.
 Gadsden to Follow Suit
 Gadsden business men returning from the Manufacturers exposition at At lanta are loud in their praise of that city. They say they will endeavor to inaugurate in Gadsden the Atlanta plan of securing new industries.
 Peach Growers Disappointed
 Because of the glutted peach markets in the north, local peach growers have been disappointed this season. and in some instances the cost of freight was not met by the sales The Elliott fruit farm made little effort to ship peaches, disposing of their crop in the three cities, while thousands of bushels routed in their orchards.
 Griggs Expected Shortly
 Superintendent W. c. Griggs. recently elected head of the Gadsden schools, is expected to arrive in Gadsden soon to take charge of his new work. Benefit Game Today
 For the benefit of the local baseball association, benefit game will be played at League park tomorrow be- tween the Steelmakers and the South- ern Steel Wire company team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
IMPROVEMENTS
 AT ROANOKE

Roanoke, August 9-(Speclal.) )-W. H.. McMurray has sold his stock barn on Chestnut street to Taylor & Blake. who will conduct a livery business therein. MT. >McMurray will erect a larger barn on the lot adjoining his former place of business, beginning at once.
 w. H. Mann is making extensive im- provements on the Handey Springs prop erty, situated in this place. This has long been a favorite resort with Roanoke peo- pie and visitors to the city.
 The Rev. H. M. Stevenson left Roanoke yesterday en route to attend the Ava near Wedowee where tle has been engaged to do the preaching. He will proceed next week to his home in Hunts vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
All Out-of-Doors Full

John H. Kimblc, secretary of the Farmers National congress, said the ether day at Fort Deposit:
 This Fourth of July offers the farmer the prospect of unusually fine crops. Such crops as we may hope to have this year Lring to mind an Abe Lincoln story.
 "A farmer once told Lincoln whoppng Liz fib about his hay crop. Lincoln. smil- ing his melancholy smile, drawled:
 I've been cutting hay. too
 Good cropg the farmer asked
 Fine. very ine.' said Lincoln.
 How many tons?'
 ".Well I don't know just how many tcns, said Licoln carelessly; but my men stacked all they could outdoors and then stored the rest in tlre barn.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
Long Drouth Broken

Prattville, August 9.--tSpecial.) Season able rains have fallen in this section of tho county, which broke the longest drouth in several years with a few fermers. The rains seem to have been general, however, in this section of the county. and will do much good to sugar cane. peas, sweet potatoes, and fall veg etables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
COUPLE
 WE'D IN AUTO

Clanton, August 9.--(Special)-One of the surprises of the season was the mar riage yesterday afternoon of Miss Ethel Mullins, the daughter of C. Reese Null lins. to pr. Hosea F. Downs. one of Clan toms prominent young physicians.
 The young couple were married at Sa- maria church. about six miles west Of Clanton.
 The ceremony was performed while the bride and groom sat in Dr. Downs car. immediately after which they returned to Clanton.
 One of the heaviest rain and hail storms that has visited this section in months was witnessed here yesterday afternoon.
 The rain fell in torrents for some min utes followed by a terrific fall of hail. stones of considerable size, which did much damage to growing crops .;;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
VERDICT FAV0RS
 BARTON FACTION Title to Church Property
 Involved in Litigation CITY CLOCK REPLACED
Anderson Connor Given Preliminary Trial for Murder, and Denied Bail-Dr. StOckdale Breaks
 Hip at Talladega

Taliadega, August 9.-(Special.) Especial Master E. l.. May. in the injunction suit of Fitzpatrick and others vs. Barton ana others, on the equity side of the city court read in open meeting lengthy and | carefully prepared report of his finding | on inc facts referred to hin.3 His verdict was in favor of Barton and his faction The title to the chuch property and $lb,- GOO insurance money Is involved in the lit lgatlon The testimony covered lSo pages of type-written matter, and required seven days to take it down.
 Connor Refused Bail
 Tn the preliminary trial of Anderson connor. who killed Oscar Stewart at Nun ford last Saturday evening, held by Jus tice Ivey on Thursday, ball was refused The testimony was substantially as told in The Age Herald. The defendant in- troduced no witnesses.
 City Clock Replaced
 The cyclone of last May blew away the city clock and tower, and since then habit has compelled Talladegians to daily glance up at the empty space where the time keeper used to be, only to be disappointed At last the tower has been replaced, and the four dials of the clock tell the time much to the qualification of all. The dials are white with black hands, and are light ed by electricity at night.
 Wilson M arshall Club
 Pursuant to a call issued by Chair man A. c. Storey. the head of the county executive committee, there was a meet ing to organize Wilson and Marshall club at the courthouse on Thursday even ing. The organization there begun and perfected was of representative and en- t4iusiastic voters, who will work heartily in the coming campaign.
 Doctor Fractures Hip
 pr John. l.. Stockdale, popular re- tired physician and a gallant ex-Confeder- ate soldier, ripped and fell on the floor last night at his home on North street, fracturing his right hip. The extreme age of pr. gtockdale makes this accident a serious one.
 Roads Will Be Worked
 The commissioners court of this coun- ty published a card in the daily papers of the city calling on the people of the county to faithfully observe the good roads days, to-wit; August ls l4 and 15, as designated in the proclamation of the president of the Good Roads association.
 At several points in the county the citizens have agreed to meet together and voluntarily work the roads on these dates, making of it both a social gather ing and working day. The appeal of the commissioners court is considered very timely and appropriate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
RESIDENT
 OF LANETT DEAD

Ianett. August 9.--(Special.)--A. J. Her ring. one ofsIanett's oldest citizens, died at his home here this week and was car ried to Auburn yesterday for burial. MT Herring leaves a wife and 10 children to mourn his death.
 Senator James D. Norman of Lanett will make several speeches during the educational rally next week in Clay and Tallapoosa counties.
 D. J. Crowder has returned home after an unsuccessful search for Alex Terry. the man that robbed his safe of s7oo on Saturday night, July 2s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10

In the June issue of The Monthly CycIopedIa nnd Medical Bulletin of Philadelphia, edited by Charles E. de M. saious, M. D., l.. l.. D., appears the fOIlowingi
 Many physicians have come to real ize that caffeine. as daily consumed in coffee and tea, has much to do with the causa ton of many annoying ailments that formerly were obscureIy diag- nosed and vaguely treated. It stands to reason that this alkaloid, when taken In daily doses of six or more grains, must exert a harmful action on the nervous circulatory, and digestive sys- tems It's action must also modify the action of other drugs prescribed by the physicians.''
 Continuing this article says:
 "Postum. the well known cereal bev- craze. made of clean hard wheat and a small percentage of molasses. has been the means of effecting an easy change from coffee and It's harmful stimulant--caffeine-- a wholesome, harmless, nourishing beverage
 Eminent analysts such as Prof. J. w. Mallet of the University of Virginia have proven that cup of coffee (only .three-fi fifths coffee and the rest milk) contains about 21s grains of caffeine. 1. this year. from the bureau of chem istry shows that the deadly coffee drug, caffeine. administered in small doses. caused the death of cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs in few hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
MORGAN JAIL IS IN
 GOOD CONDITION. Grand Jury Adjourns at
 Decatur ACCOUNTS CORRECT
Report States County Almshouse Needs Improvements-New Deca- turn. Invents Cotton Chopper.
 Registrars Finish Work

Decatur, August s-(Special.1-Th grand Jury of the Morgan county law and equity court adjourned yesterday after having been in session for almost two weeks. There were 114 true bills re- turned. This is record breaker for this county. A large number of witnesses were examined.
 The report says the books and accounts of the county officers are correct and that there is now sSs,5s5 Oi in the treas ury.
 According to the report the county Jail is well kept and that the prisoners are well fed
 The grand jury says the county poor house Is in good condition on the inside, but that the place needs cleaning up on the outside and that the farm is badly run down and needs building up. They suggest that some ditching is needed on the farm.
 May Locate Nursery
 H. Hammerbush of Decatur, Ill, is here and is thinking of locating large nur- sery near Decatur He is a practical nurseryman. having had years of experl- ence in the business.
 lnvents Cotton Chopper
 M. C. Burch of New Decatur, who some time ago invented and had patent ed a cotton chopper, will have the chop per manufactured by large manufact- uring plant in Macon, Ga. Thsy will be ready for the market next spring.
 Cow Stolen
 George Dyson, a young white man, was arrested yesterday by Officers David son and Thompson on the charge of hav- ing stolen a COW from MT. Fields Dyson was captured after an exciting chase by the officers
 Child Dead
 After an illness of a few days Bessie, aged years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Pool of Trinity, died at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. c. B. Bouldin in New Decatur. yesterday. The funeral was held at Trinity.
 Dr. Petty Delegate
 pr. Frank P. Petty of New Decatur has been appointed by Gov. Emmet O'Nealsas one of the five delegates to the International congress on hygiene and demography, which will meet in Washington next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
Registrars Complete Work

The county registrars, R. A. Summer ford of Falkville and J. R. Cleveland of Eva, cmpleted their work of registering voters i1tris county today and ad- journed.
 The other member of the board w. B. Edmondson of Decatur, is on a bridal trip to Europe with his bride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
REMAINING TROOPS
 LEAVE ANNISTON

Anniston, August s.--(special )-The re- maining battalion of the Seventhteenth fn- fantry Is due to leave Annston today on it's march back to Fort McPherson, and with their departure Camp Pettus becomes but a pleasant memory. A number of cit izens have been heard to express their re- gret that the regulars were leaving, and the hope that they would soon be sta toned here permanently when Congress man Blackmon's measure goes through. Many favorable continents on the behavior of the regulars have been heard on all sides. So far assit can be ascertained there has not been single complaint against the conduct of Uncle Sans boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-10
Machinery Started Up

The machinery in the mammoth new sawmil of the H. H. Hit Lumber com pany here was started up yesterday for the first time. the mill having been just completeds The mil wnl be in active operation within few days now.
The Coconino sun., 1912-07-19
AN ACT
To Incorporate Pullman's Pal
 ace Car Company

Section I. Be 1t enacted by the people of the state of Illinois, represented in the general assem- bly,, that George M. Pullman, John Crerar, and Norman Will Hams, IT,, and their associates, successors, and assigns be and are hereby created body polite and corporate under the name and style of "Pullman's Palace Car Company" with Ill powers, rights, privileges, and immuni- ties incident to corporations and necessary or useful tor the pur- poses of this act.
 Provided, that if the corpora ton created by this act shall not organize within one year after the passage hereof, then this act shall be null and void.
 Section 2. The capital stock of the said company shall be one hundred thousand dollars and be divided into shares of one hun dred dollars each, and it may be increased from time to time as a majority of the stockholders may direct, and shall be issued and transferred in such manner and under such conditions as the di- rectors of the said company shall by the bylaws thereof prescribe.
 Section 3. The corporate pow CTS of the said company shall be vested in and exercised by board of directors, consisting of such number of persons, not less than three nor more than seven, as the stockholders of the said company may from time to time direct. The said directors shall be chosen by the stockholders at such time and place as may be fixed by the bylaws of the said company, and shall hold their offices for one year and until their successors ] are elected and qualified. They
The Coconino sun., 1912-07-19

shall elect one of their number president of said company, and may fill any vacancy in the said board occasioned by death, resig- nation or otherwise, for the unex- pred portion of the term of office so becoming vacant, and make such rules, bylaws, and regula- tions and appoint such officers and servants as they may from time to time deem expedient. Until an election of directors as herein provided, the persons named as corporators in the first section of this act shall constitute a board of directors, and shall have and may exercise all the powers of such board.
 Section 4. The said corpora ton shall have power to manu- facture, construct, and purchase railway cars, with all convenient appendages and supplies for per sons travelling therein, and the same may sell or use, or permit to be used, in such manner and upon such terms as the said com pany may think fit and proper.
 Section 5. The said corpora ton shall have power to borrow money, and may secure the pay ment of the same by deed of trust, mortgage, or other security. Section 6. It may be lawful for the company hereby incor- porated to purchase, acquire, and hold such real estate as may be deemed necessary for the success ful prosecution of their business, and may have power to sell and convey the same.
 Section 7. This act shall be deemed a public act and shall take effect from and after its passage.
 F. CoRwIN,
 Speaker of the House of
 Representatives.
 WM. BRoss,
 Speaker of the Senate. Approved Feb. 22, 1867. R. J. OcLEsBY.