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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
.SEAbOARD INDICTED
. BY US. GRAND JURY
Alleged Violation of Inter
state Commerce Law on.
Thirteen Counts

Macon, Ga, January 1S.-The Seaboard
Air Line was indicted by the United
states grand jury here today on 10 counts
for an alleged violation of the interstate
commerce law.
1t is charged that the railroad secured
the delivery of coal from Oliver Springs
and Briceville, Tenn, to Helena, Ga, for
S1.36 per ton, which is sl.09 less than the
legal rate.
The government In its indictment
charges that the Seaboard Air Line would
have the coal consigned to Williams, Ga
a point on its own line near Savannah
and upon receiving the coal at Helena
from the Southern railway would pay
that company sl.36 for it's proportionatt
share of the haul and then keep the Goa
at Helena for distribution to nearby
points, never carrying 1t to the destina
ton as originally intended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
FAMILIAR FIGURE OF
THE STREET DEAD
Stephen White, Treasurer Of
Historic Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, Passes

New york, January 1s.-Stephen Val
Cullen White. a Wall street broker
familiarly known as Deacon w hlte'
former friend of Henry Ward Beecher,
and for many years treasurer OF his
toric Plymouth church. Brooklyn, died
today
He was a picturesque and noted hg-
ure in the financial district, where he
won and lost several fortunes through
attempts to run corners in stocks.
Deacon White was born in Chat
ham county, North Carolina IN 1851
He had lived in Brooklyn since the
civil war. A complication OF maladies
caused his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
HARRIS CANDIDATE
FOR FEDERAL OFFICE

Jackson, Miss, January 1S.-(Special)-
Capt. Tom Harris, prominent merchant
of this city, but whose home is maintained
at Yazoo City, is announced as candi-
date for United States marshal of the
Southern district of Mississippi. Captain
Harris has served Yazoo county very ac-
ceptably as sheriff, and Is one of the
most popular men in this part of the
state. He has always been cheek by jowl
with Senator John Sharp Williams, and
in the event that gentleman has anything
to say about the filling of federal offices
during the Wilson administration 1t would
be almost cinch to bet ON Captain iIar-
ris' selection as chief in most any Of
flee he happens to want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

cnange took place in the gulf states. In
Alabama II amounts to 2 to degrees.
The anticipated cold change in Alabama
for Sunday will probably be moderate
II will be succeeded by another low
barometric area and rising temperatures,
q condition that has already made its
appearance along the plains. A so degree
rise was noted at the western stations
in the Dakotas since Friday night.
A heavy rain, 1.60 inches, accompanied
by thunder occurred at New Orleans
today, and moderately heavy amounts
were reported from Alabama stations,
Birmingham leading with 95 inch, for the
precedinc q hours. Fair weather is
looked for in Alabama Sunday and prob
ably Sunday night.
Summary of observations made at Uni
ted States weather bureau stations, jan
uary is:
r~a.., g.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, January 80 p. rl.)-The
slight depression in the western gulf
states Saturday morning has disappeared
from the map and the depression in the
lakes after causing a general rain from
the Ohio valley and the lakes eastward
appears over New England. Its rapid
eastward movement was attended by high
winds at many lake stations. Buffalo re-
ported a maximum wind velocity OF 46
miles per hour, while Pittsburg and To-
ledo had readings of 56 miles per hour.
A bank of moderately high barometer
readings has succeeded the low in the
eastern valley and east gulf states, and
portion of the upper lake region. This
has brought general clearing weather in
nearly all the central valley sections and
the gulf region and decidedly lower tenn
.peratures in the Ohio valley, and lake re-
gions. A general though slight cold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
ZION SOCIETY TO MEET
Will Elect Officers at Semi-Annual
Meeting Today

The serfi-annual meeting of the Tiki
wath Zion society will be held tomorrow
at the Knesseth Israel synagogue at $3.50
p. m.
Election of officers will take place. Re
ports of the last several entertainments
given by the society as well as the pro-
posed bylaws will be read.
Friends and sympathizers of the move
ment are cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
DIR. Johnson at Y. M. C. A.

The Rev. Da. ]. w. Johnson, pastor
of the First Methodist church and for
merly presiding elder of the Birming-
ham district, will be the speaker at
the mems meeting in the Young Mems
Christian association auditorium this
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock. on the topic
of Conflicting Allegiances."
The preliminary song service begins
at $3.50 and the concert by the asso-
citation orchestra In the lobby at 3
o'clock. All men are cof9ially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
GIRL BADLY HURT IN
FALL FROM BUGGY
Miss Beatrice McClung Has Shoulder
Dislocated When Buggy Over
turns Near Sylacauga

Sylaoauga, January 1s.-(Special)-Miss
Beatrice NfcClung, who lives near town,
while driving coming into town yester-
day evening, was thrown from buggy
and one shoulder dislocated. The horse
became frightened and backed the buggy
into ditch. The occupants were thrown
from the buggy into the ditch, the buggy
falling on them. The others who were
in the buggy at the time received only
slight injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
PELL CITY NOTES

Pell City. January 1S.-(Special.) 1.-The
largest land deal yet recorded in this
county was made yesterday when Dr. Il.
A. Martin closed the deal with Mrs. SAL
lie p. Ehrman from Birmingham, the
price agreed on being for $50 acres of land
owned by Mrs. Ehrman at approximately
$4,000. There Wnl be a company organ
lied at an early date for the purpose OF
erecting another cotton mill and other
large manufacturing industries on this
property, which lies near the tracks of the
Southern and Seaboard railways.
Col. J. Gardner Greene stated this
morning that he had just received notice
from the state aid highway commission
that the appropriation for the pike to be
built between here and Easonville had
been set aside and work would begin on
February l. The cost of this pike will
reach approximately $4,000.
T. II. Rennie. president Pell City Man
ufacturing company. left this morning
for washington, where he appears Mon
day before the Senate committee as to
the cotton schedule.
DR. r. A. Martin is having concrete
floor placed in one of the store rooms of
his building recently purchased from the
Maxwell estate, which building is located
on Howard avenue.
Work on Dam and Lock No. on the
Coosa river near Riverside has ceased
until summer on account of the winter
rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Get Rid of
All Indigestion
II Your stomach Is Lacking In Diges.
tive Power, Why Not Not Help
the stomach Do Its Work.

Not with drugs. but with a reinforce
ment of digestive agents, such as are
naturally at work In the stomach. Scien-
tific analysis shows that digestion re-
quires pepsin, nitrogenous ferments and
the secretion of hydrochloric acid When
your food fails to digest, 1t is proof pos
tive that some of these agents are lack
ing in your digestive apparatus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Dirigible Damaged

Berlin. January 1S.-The dfrigible bal
loon Schuettlelanx. which was forced to
land near Potsdam today because of fail
ure of the elevating rudders, was seized
by : cross wind and carried onto house,
where - hung, the envsIops badly rent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

ber of them had business with the appel
late courts: others came to Montgomery
for one or the other reason, TO attend Il
commission meeting, or to transact some
business of a private nature.
But the majority OF these members
have expressed the belief before leaving
Montgomery tina. there would be an extra
session of the legislature.
1T is bound TO come" said several, "and
the time will probably be during June and
July"
Did you discuss the subject with the
governor?'
Yes" was the occasional answer, but
only in a general way" and further than
that none would commit themselves, OF
reveal the intention of the governor, II
they knew his intention.
However, the matter seems settled.
There will probably be an extra session
within the next few months. and there Is
every indication that the session will be
harmonious, and that only measures viii
he considered which will be to the best
interest of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Ball At University Club

ball will be given at the University
club next Thursday night beginning at 10
O'clock for the members and their friends.
John L. Parker has taken charge OF
the club as president. The building has
been thoroughly remodeled sinc4 the nrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 1s.-Forecast for
Alabama and mississippi: Generally fair
Sunday and Monday.
For Tennessee and Georgia: Fair Sun
day and Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
WISHES TO HANG

Salt Lake City. Utah, January IS.-
Henry Smith, negro, surrendered to the
police here today. He said he was guilty
of murder and wished to hang. Smith
said he killed Ike Portley in Houston,
Tex, in November 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Baruue Clears

Mobile, January 1S.-The Russian bark
Dorothe, abandoned at sea. and found by
the revenue cutter Seneca, cleared from
here for Rio de Janero December IA with
706. 49S feet of cypress. She was command
ed by Capt. j. A. Jansin and carried a
crew of Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Box Party for Miss Parker

Mrs. Mittie Gates and Miss Imogene
Spurrier entertained yesterday afternoon
In honor of Miss Matte Lee Parker of
West Blocton at box party given at
the Bijou to see "In Old Kentucky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

and the balloon otherwise damaged. A
mechanic jumped out from an altitude
of 60 feet. breaking his arms and legs
The accident occurred after a three hours
trip in high wind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Sherman Memorial Services

Washington, January 1s.-Memorial ser-
vices in honor of Vice President sherman
win be held in the Senate Saturday, Feb
ruary Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
JAMES SANATORIUM
692 ALABAMA AVE.
A Private sanntOrium for the Trcnt-
ment of Drug Addictions, AIcohoI-
ism, Nervous Diseases, Tobacco and
Cigarettes.

To reach sanatorium, take Poplar Ave.
cars to corner Poplar and Alabama Ave,
or Main Street cars from Union Station,
and transfer To Poplar. |.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Alexandria, La, Box 100
James Home Remedies

Furnished at following prices:
Whiskey, wine or beer $3.50
Tobacco. cigarettes or snuff ......... 500
For further information and booklet
containing testimonials. address Chas u.
James Sanatorium, 6e2 Alabama avenue.
Memphis. Tenn Correspondents conne
dential.-Advs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Patients Testimonials

Having received their freedom from
Morphine, Whiskey and Tobacco, they
are loud in their praise of the James
Treatment. Read their testimonials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Local Data

For the "a hours ending at p. m. jan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Do YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK?
Have You Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver or Bladder
Trouble?

Pain or duh ache in the back is evil
dence of kidney trouble. 1t is Natures
timely warning to show you that the
track of health is not clear
Danger Signals
If these danger signals are unheeded
more serious results follow; Bright $
disease, which is the worst form of kid
ney trouble, may steal upon you.
The mild and immediate effect of
Swamp-Root the great kidney liver
and bladder remedy, Is soon realized
Ii stands the highest for its remark
able curative effect in the most dis
tressing cases. IL you need a medicine,
you should have the best.
Lame Back
Lame back is only one of many symp-
toms of kidney trouble. Other symp-
toms showing that you need swamp
Root are, being obliged to pass water
often during the day and te get up
many times during the night.
Inability to hold urine, smarting in
passing, uric acid, headache, dizziness,
indigestion, sleeplessness, nervousness,
sometimes the heart acts badly, rheu-
matism, bloating, lack or ambition, may
be loss of flesh, sallow complexion.
PreyaIcncy of kidney Disease
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are the most common diseases
tnat+ prevail, they are almost the last
recognized by patient and physicians
who usually content themselves with
doctoring the effects, while the original
disease constantly undermines the sys-
TEN.
Sample Bottle Sent Free
Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar
size bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
EDITORIAL NoTICE-To prove the
may have a sample bottle and a book o1
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Cured of Whiskev Habit
Cured of Cigarette Habit I

Last August purchased your CiRarefte
cure. and after taking three bottles rshad
no desire to smoke; however, l took the
entire treatment. and have never smoked
since. | feel a great deal better than
ever. You are at liberty to publish my
letter, and state anyone may write me
and VIII write them peSsonal letter
telling them of my cure. i consider 1t q
wonderful treatment ---.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Bottle Sent Free


necde
ersar advi to
hamto be sure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Cured of Drug Habit

Seven years ago the 2Sth of last month
(Iuly) | began taking your treatment for
Morphine, and | am happy today | can
say your treatment effected a permanent
cure, and have never had any desire for
the internal stuff since. / was certainly
total wreck, nuisance to myself, my
dear. loving wife and children, as well as
my friends and neighbors. 1t was with
much difficulty that my dear wife suc-
ceeded In getting me to take the treat
ment, but | certainly am glad now that
did, for | am well man. z5Es
Am now past 81 years of age, and since
| was cured of that deadly drug habit 1
have been better man mentally, NOR
ally and physically than ever before. viii
say, IN conclusion, to the world at large,
the James Sanatorium is all it claims to
be, and to all who may be unfortunate
enough to be suffering from the use OF
any narcotic drug, they can and may
have permanent cure If they will take
the James Treatment as directed With
best wishes to DIR. Morrow and yourself,
any all connected with the James 1ana-
forum, am as ever, your friend.
w. gR. MILLER.
NO. 40 s. Main ST., Memphis, Tenn.
S.-suoJect to publication If consid-
eied worthy of space. 1t has been five
years since l wrote last w. r. M.
Cured of Whiskey Habit
This will introduce to you an old time
friend OF mine who was inquring of me
about your wonderful treatment, and
asked for my advice concerning his own
condition, and, of course, you already
Know how much ! appreciate what you
did for me. 1t has been about ten years
since / received your treatment, and |
desire to state that would not take that
many thousand dollars for it, and be in
the condition was when you took charge
OF me. and l gladly recommended you
to my friend. and will continue to do 80
to friends and strangers
Wishing you continued SUCCESS in your
good work, l beg to remain yours very
truly, JEFF COOKSTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

Pain or dull ache in the back is evi
dence of kidney trouble. 1t is Nature S
timely warning to show you that the
track of health is not clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
To Come Before Legislature

Both OF these plans for raising ad-
ditional revenue for the state viii
probably be brought before the legis-
lature when that body meets in ses-
sion. 1t is understood that the plan
of disposing of sixteenth SECTION school
lands ana that of devising method
by which the revenue on all tax raises
may be converted into the state treas
ury have found favor with a number
of prominent members of the legisla-
ture and there is little doubt but that
an effort will be made to have both Of
them adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

Coosa river near Riverside has ceased
until summer on account of the winter
ms
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
in PAIN WITH HEMORRHOIDS

Bissell, Ala.--'I was troubled for
several years with protruding hemor-
rhoids. They caused pain Of the most
severe kind and some loss of blood.
They we're SO inaamed that the touch
Of anything against them was most
intense agony. / got no rest nights
and had to have my legs and feet
propped up in the bed.
Il tried all kinds of advertised
cures, and l was told that an opera
ton was the only relief. / suffered
untold agony. / saw the advertise
ment of Cuticura Soap and Ointment
and sent for a sample. tried it and
then procured box Of Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment. was cured
sound and we'll in three weeks time.
A cake Of Cuticura Soap and two boxes
Of Cuticura Ointment accomplished
what all else failed to do" (Signed)
L. R. Cook, Nov. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. ADV.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
Mandy's Gentle Little Hint.

Mandy" said her mistress, that
beau Of yours shouldn't wear white
clothes. He is so black it makes him
sappear all the blacker Why don't
you give him a hint?"
Lord, Miss Sally, you know some
thin'!,p said Mandy with animation.
Il don't give him er hint, but he jes
,natterly amt got sense ernuff ter take
it"
Perhaps you didn't make it strong
enough"
F Nom, thets right, maybe / didn't
]. jes looks at him right hard, an
says: Niger, you sho do look like
black snake crawlin' out O cream,
you do!'-thet's whut | says ter him,
Miss Sally"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
BIRDS TROUBLE AT An END
Faneler's Pet, Anticipated Winner Of
Many Prizes, Most Effectually
"lsoiated."


Here Is poultry story which
comes from the country. While away
on holiday fancier who owns some
valuable specimens instructed serv-
anita rather new country girl-in
the feeding Of the birds. and gave
strict directions that she was to com
municate with him Immediately in the
event Of any of them showing signs
Of ailment.
One day he received a letter stating
that bird Of which he had had great
expectations as a prize minner was
unwell. and from the symptoms de-
scribed the fancieG concluded that it
was case Of roup-a very infectious
trouble. Accordingly he wired to the
girl:
isolate bird at once. Important.
Home this evening"
Where did you put the bird. Maryg'
he asked as soon as he arrived.
TITS In the coal ole" said she.
You isolated It at once, of course?"
he added.
We'll. I didn't" replied the girl.
simply. Il got Jim to do 1t. e Just
gle it one whack WI the broomstock,
an It was all over in q twinklingl -
London Tit-Bits.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
COULD POINT TO ONE VIRTUE
Husbands Comparison Of Wlfe's ciga-
rette With Himself Gave Her
Opportunity for "Shot."

President A. Lawrence Lowell Of
Harvard said at dinner in his honor
in Chicago:
Early marriages are the best. II
is neither good for the man nor for
the community that he should wait
until he Is twenty-eight years old be
fore marrying"
President Lowell paused a moment
and then, smiling, he continued:
Another trouble about late mar
riages is that the mans habits-his
bad habits-are formed, and it's hard
to break him Of them You know,
perhaps, the story of the cigarette?
"A man of the old-fashioned manly
man typethe soft, full-stomached
type that drinks too much, belongs
to too many lodges. and must be SUI
perior to woman in everything this
man took umbrage over his wife's
cigarette, the one modest cigarette
that she took after dinner, though he,
OF course, smoked like chimney all
day long And so he said one eve
ming:
! believe you think more Of that
nasty, poisonous cigarette than you do
of me, your husband
Well, dear his wife replied, smil-
Ing and blowing a cloud, 4 can keep
my cigarette, you know, from going
out"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
sIIahtIx AduIterated.

Mandre de Fouquieres, the celebrat-
ed Partisan cotillon leader, talked to
group of reporters, before his de-
parture for France, about the Ameri-
can woman.
1T is a mistake to suppose that
the question Of money plays an i'm,
portant part in American marriages. /"
said M. de Fouquieres. 1.-THE love
match is not rare Indeed, It is much
more common here tLan with us. +"
Smiling, the Frenchman added:
7 believe there are few American
girls who would answer as the candid
New York debutante did when asked
If she was marrying for pure love,
Pure Lover said the debutante.
with roquish smile. Well, not alto
gether. Pure love. adulterated with
a little money"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-08-08
Alas. That Poor Eco.

Waiter" From the table by the
window the voice Of an elderly gentle
man rose in accents wrathful. wait
er!"
Yes, sir" replied the much ha-
raised one, Fastening forward.
The elder gentleman, overcome by
his emotions, made several vain eff
forts at articulate utterances. Then
Take this egg away!" he reared.
Take it away"
Yes, sir, said the waiter obliging-
ly, as he glanced wistfully at the Of
Tending article. "And-and what shall
! do with it, sir?"
do with it?' The outraged Gus
toner rose menacingly from his chair.
DO with it?" he beloved fercely.
Why, wiring its neck!'