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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
HAS NOVEL USE FOR RUBBER
italian Surgeon Has Brought About
Perfect Fusion of That Sub
stance and Human Tissue.

Rubber has many uses, even to re-
pairing the human body externally.
The great Italian surgeon Fieschi
conceived the idea of using porous
rubber in the form of fine sponge,
counting upon the affinity between
1t and human tissue to bring about a
perfect fusion.
Doctor Fieschi called this 'nuova
carne," or new fiesh." He expert
mented with 1t upon animals before
he tried it on his patients. He in
serted bits of sterilized rubber sponge
In various parts of the bodies OF dogs
and rabbits and found that in a very
short time they were not only en-
veloped, but thoroughly penetrated
by granular tissue without any in
fiammation, suppuration or other Ill
effects.
Having thus proved its value, Doc
tor Fieschi used the porous rubber in
healing two large wounds resulting
from the reduction of hernias. He
inserted it where 1t would be most
efficacious in strengthening the mus
cular walls that retain the internal
organs. The wounds healed without
complication.
A year after the operation an X-ray
examination revealed the rubber still
In place and apparently become an
integral part of the tissues.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
WORKING HOTEL men
FOR nights REST
TWO GLIB YOUNG MEN PROVE
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
"MoocHERS"

Two young men who have beer
operating under Yanous names during
The past week, have assumed the role
of room jumpers in several of the To-
cal hotels. Their method has been
so raw that 1t is surprising that they
have succeeded in keeping out of
trouble so long. They go to a room
ing house or hotel late at night and
tell the proprietor that earlier in the
evening they left their grips in a
store, and that when they returned
for them the store was closed
Thus far the proprietor has fallen
for the dodge every time, only to find
in the morning that the well dressed
fellows with the glib tongues have
skipped. BY the time another night
rolls around they do it all over again
on another victim.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

liquid, some plasters, some wrappers"
and some in salve form. Now comes
"GETS-IT" with newly discovered
formula-the corn cure on a new
principle and a simple plan that never
fails, This is why "GETSIT" has
grown in three years 10 be the big
gest-selling corn cure the world has
ever known.
There's no more need OF fussing
with corns, no more digging or cut
ting. There's nothing to press down
on the corn, nothing to inflame the
flesh, to pull the corn or cause pain.
Put two drops Of "GETS-IT" on in
two seconds. That's all. For any
corn, callous, wart or bunion.
"GETSIT" is sold by druggists ev-
erywhere, 25c a bottle, or sent direct
by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
YOU'RE CONSTIPATED,
BILIOUS ---CASCARETS
Tonight Clean Your Bowels and
End Headaches, Colds, Sour
Stomach
Get a lO-cent box now.

~e q AvStHl DOX now.
No odds how bad your liver stom.
aeh or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. in-
digestion. biliousness and sluggish
oowels-you always get the desired
results with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach. liver and
bowels mako you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness. ner.
sousness. sick, sour. gassy stomach.
backache and all other dIgtreaa:
cleanse your inside organs Of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which Is producing the misery
A 10-cent box means health. hapd.
ness and a clear head for months. No
more days of gloom and distress II
you will take cascaret now and
then. All druggists sell cascarets.
Don't forget the children-their little
insides need gentle cleansing. too.
ADV,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
SEWER FOR CAPITOL

Santa Fe, Sept 24.-The capitol
board was in session today to take
final action on the construction of a
sewer system to sehve the capitol and
the executive mansion in connection
with the Capitol Hill system for
which the city has issued $1,000 in
bonds, the state having $4,000 avail
able for that work. Frank Butt came
up from Albuquerque to attend the
meeting, the other two commission
efs being John w. MaSes and r. P.
Ervien.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Keeps Your Liver HealthiIy Active
A man in Kentucky just told a
friend that Foley Cathartic Tablets
were the most wonderful medicine
that had entered his system. Said he
would not be without them. Neither
would you, if you had ever tried them.
A thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
chronic constipation or for an occa-
sional purge. o. G. Schaefer and Red
Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
c0s. kept po~n-aualltx Ken, un

Cost Kept Down--9uaIIty Kept Up
NO better medicine could be made
Tor coughs, colds, Group, hoarseness.
tickling throat. bronchitis, etc, than
Foiey's Honey and Tar Compound.
That's why they can't improve the
quality, and war or no war, the price
remains the same. No oplates. Don't
take substitutes, for Foleys Honey
and Tar is the best. o. G. schaefer
and Red Cross Drug store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
Collie and DIarrheoa Cured

No one who has used the prepara-
tion will doubt the statement of Mrs.
Jennie Brown, Logansport Ind, who
writes, "Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy has been used
by members of my family and myself
for the past 20 years. For cramps
and summer complaint 1t cannot be
beat."-For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

race. In their public exhibitions they
wear the queer but picturesque cos
tunes of the native islanders. Mr..
Rawei himself was born In the wilds
Of northern Zealand, among the most
savage people, was adopted by an Eng
hsh lady Of wealth when about twelve
years old, given thorough education
and enabled to graduate with high
honors and the degree Of master Of
arts from Christchurch University.
The presentation Of 'From Savagery
to Culture" is SO cleverly and artis-
tically done and is so full of the inter
est Of novelty and wonder that 1t com.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
YORK THINKS HE WILL WIN BY
A KNOCKOUT, WHILE GALLEGOS
EXPECTS TO OUTPOIN7 BOBBY

The stage is all set for the fistic
encounter this evening at the armory.
All training stopped yesterday, and
with the exception of a little light
road work this morning both of the
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
new zEALANDERS
Will GIVE A
CONCERT
THE RAWEls ARE THE SECOND
ATTRACTION ON THE LY-
CEUM COURSE

The second event in the Y. NJ. C.
A. lyceum course on November 2S,
will be the Raweis. troupe of three
native New Zealanders who tell the
story of native life in their home land
in music and story.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
THE RAweIs.'

The Raweis comprise a company Of
three native New Zealanders who pre-
sent In music, pictures and story a
fascinating portrayal of native life in
the south sea islands. In this inter
esting company are Mr. and Mrs. Rawei
and their son. They have been in this
country three years, speaking to great
audiences everywhere. They have ap-
peared twice in the Art Institute, Chi
cago, and in widely known Lyceum
courses.
The Rawei family are native Maoris
and are handsome specimens OF their
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

principals took it easy today. For
a curtain raiser the TWO youngsters,
Lucero and Chico, 1O5 pounds, and
going yet, will enliven the scene. The
preliminaries will start at $3.50
o'clock.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

This was in reply to a question on
the probable result. Gallegos is the
cleverer of the two at sparring, and
should the contest go the full ten
rounds it is not improbable that he
will get the decision on points. But
neither of the boys is willing to let
it go this way. Future matches of
both hinge on the result of this fight
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

When Gallegos, the fighting black
smith from Mora, had finished his
last workout yesterday, he said;
Il have nothing to say about to-
morrow nights go, except that / am
not afraid OF any man living of my
weight, or near II, and l will do my
best to win. | cannot do my fighting
on paper"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Bob York, the prize display from
Santa Fe In the mill ait the armory
tonight, who has been in training here
for over week. feels that the fight
viii be the best in all ways that he
mas ever fought, and judging by his
looks he should be winner in any
battle under equal terms of weight
and general conditions with his op-
ponent. Neither of the boys will say
much OF his prospects. though each
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

seems to feel a secret certainty that
ne is the one that will remain in the
ring.
York will have a slight advantage
over Gallegos in weight. He says
mat he will force the fighting all the
way and will be greatly disappointed
II the bout goes the full ten rounds
and Is decided on points. He hopes
mat the decision will be based on a
knockout.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Then you don't believe seeing In
believing?"
Nix. l see lots of people wouldn't
believe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

and comparison of statistics extending through several months and covering the leading state Sunday school organizations of North America.
 The facts were exhibited on a black board chart on the occasion of the Mont gomery county Sunday school convention and showed that in several lines of Sun day school work Alabama is to be ahead of all the other states and provinces of North America. In the last six years the number of organized adult Bible classes in Alabama has increased from to 143S, which is the largest number in proportion to white population of any state in the union.
 For several years past the number of teacher training students has been steadily increasing at the rate of 3000 to 4000 each year. which places Alabama in the lead in teacher training work also. The same is true of the home departments of the Sunday school.
 In the number of cradle rolls, in pro- portion, Alabama stands second only to Ohio. The number of organized inter mediate and senior classes has multiplied tenfold in the past two years, Alabama ranking second of all the states in this also. This increase in various lines has continued steadily each year since the organization of the Alabama Sunday School association, and due largely to the fact that all denominations cooperate in this work, thereby dividing the ex- pense and increasing the work accom- plshed. The enrolment In the Sunday schools of Alabama has increased 14250
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
ID BE NO DELAY IN
 NEWF FREIGHT RATES
Stallings Believes Roads Will Put New Schedule
 Into Effect Soon

While under the law the Western of Alabama and the Central of Georgia railroads have 20 days to put into ef- feet the order of the railroad commits sion reducing their freight rates on practically 500 commodities. Jack Stall lings, who did the stenographic work during the hearing, stated last night that the new rates would go into effect just as soon as the railroads could pre- pare the tariffs and submit them to the commission.
 During the hearing" said MT. Stall lings, the attorneys representing the railroads plainly displayed their will lingness to put into effect the new rul- ing. They declared that it would prob ably be unnecessary to await 20 days before putting new rates into effect. As soon as they can prepare their tar ifs they will submit them, and on the following day the rates will be effect i've. It is generally believed that within another week, freight rates will be re- duced in Alabama"
 This order of the commission and it's acceptance by the railroads concerned is epochal in that it marks the conclusion of the railway rate litigation which has been a political factor in Alabama for 10 years It Is anticipated that an or der reducing Louisville and Nashville freight rates will be issued by the com mission in the very near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
.DR. OATES IS AGAIN IN BIRMINGHAM ON
 AN INSPECTION TRIP
State Prison Inspector De- clines to Say What Course He Will
 PurDue Today

For the purpose of again looking into conditions here touching the county jail and the treatment of prisoners therein inspector, reached Birmingham iasJ night at 12 o'clock. Just what cours5V of procedure he will undertake today Is unknown. Dr. Oates last night declined to make a statement
 While in Birmingham last week, the Inspector conferred with prominent citi- zens in regard to the construction of jail was unworthy. and declared that if something in the way of betterment was not accomplished prior ta, the middle of this month that he would take advantage of the law. which gives him the power to transfer prisoners. He had heard com plaint from negro prisoners, In regard to alleged nsufferabe heat and il-prepared and unwholesome food. Dr. Oates on that occasion declared that unless conditionsJ were improved, he would transfer prison. CTS and induce the governor to pardon others.
 It is thought that pr. Oates today will go through the jail and again confer with Sheriff McAdory. 1t is not believed that he is prepared at this time to take drastic action. It is known however, that he is heartily in favor of the con struction of new jail.
 ..I have come to north Alabama again. said Dr. Oates. lon tour of inspection. will spend tomorrow in Birmingham. While in this section of the state l will visit Gadsden and Tuscaloosa also. l have nothing to say relative to local condi- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
ROUTINE BUSINESS
 BEFORE COMMISSION

+ Routine matters acted upon by the city commissioners yesterday are as follows: Appropriated the sum of $1O50 for stem osraphc reports to Evans, McKee, Ford
 and Spicker in waterworks case. Approved bill of E. D. Smith for s2OO for passing on regularity of proceedings for bond issues.
 Approved bill of Dillon, Thompson x Clay, $1O0 for professional services in the matter of municipal auditorium bonds. Confirmed assessments under improve ment ordinance No. 76l-C, providing for certain Improvements on Fifteenth ave-
 nue, north, from Allen street to Joy street, amounting to $9414.
 Confirmed assessments under improve ment ordinance No. 173-C, providing for certain Improvements on Avenue l, Ems ley, from Sixteenth street to Thirteenth
 street, and on Avenue H from Seven-
 teenth street to Twelfth street, and on
 Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets from Ave-
 nue to Avenue I and Thirteenth street
 from Avenue G to Avenue I, amounting to
 $12, S59. 7S.
 Adopted resolution abolishing office of
 city claim agent after August 10, 1914.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. S45-C, providing for certain Improvements
 on Twenty-fifth street, north, from
 Welltn avenue tO o6NcHtScHtH dNCHucs
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. SPEC, providing for certain improvements
 on Twenty-fourth avenue from Twenty
 seventh street to Twenty ninth street.
 Directed city engineer to draw ordinance
 for sidewalks on west side of Twelfth
 street from Fountain avenue to Twelfth avenue.
 Ordered following street lights installed. |.
 Alma street and Tuscaloosa avenue. Sev- enty-third street and First avenue. Transferred subdepartments of play
 grounds and parks and education depart ment to the engineering department. Directed city comptroller to withhold payment of monthly appropriation to any charity association until financial report of proceeding month of said association Is received
 Referred to the city engineer petition for improvement of Eth street from High land avenue to St. Vincent's hospital. [
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
DURHAM IN BIRMINGHAM
Engineer Valuing A., B. & A. fo
 Government Is We'll Pleased

H. M Durham. for many years prin- cipal assistant engineer for the Southern railway, who was selected to value the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic, was here yesterday fixing the valuations on the Birmingham division of that line. He was accompanied by Houston Davis. for merly of this city. who is assisting Mir Durham in that work.
 The engineers have been going over the line and will be able to report their find ings during the next few months. MT Durham does not believe that he will be engaged on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic valuations very long. He did not have anything to say yesterday as to the Atlanta. Birmingham and At. lantic railroad. However, it is known that Mir. Durham is immensely pleased with the physical condition of the line and is of the opinion that it is in such good shape that it will learn very fine returns during the next few years. Mir. Durham, who is considered one of the best engineers in this section. will be retained by the government and the rail roads No handle other valXn tion assisn- menta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
TAX ASSESSMENT
 RAISES YESTERDAY
...............................................

A large number Of settlements by agree ment were docketed yesterday by the board of revenue at the hearing of pro- posed property assessments as submit ted to the board by Capt. J. V. Allen, back tax commissioner. The largest raise docketed was that of Mrs. Solon Jacobs, whose property assessment was increased $1s,0O0. One case was dismissed that of D. A. Johnson Other raises agreed upon were as follows:
 George Joseph. s70o Mrs. A. S Joseph, $500; Dr. W. H. Jordon, SLIGO; Mrs Matte B. Gordan $l0C0; Mrs Dora l.. Jordan. $500; B. Jordan. sS0O Jones Valley Distill- ing company, $500; Silas E. Jones. S50; S. T. Jones, $24o0; Samuel Jones, $500; Mrs. Anna ;. Jones, $200; Annie H. and Fan- nie F. Jones, $250: Mrs $. w. Jolly. S150; Mrs. R. k. Johnston, for Bellup estate s200; Johnston Bros. company, S2OO0; w. F Johnson, $500; Mrs. Nina B. Johnson, $500; Mrs. Lizzie B. Johnson, s400: F. B.. Johnson, $500; Mrs. Edith w. Johnson, $500; Crawford Johnson, $400; Mrs, Annie t' Johnson S100; Mrs M. $. Johns, S250; Jobe-Rose Jewelry company, S30O0; L A. Jenkins, s10O; Henry l.. Jenkins. $500; Dr.. J. r. Jenkins, $300; Mrs Margia A. Jemi- son 5000; Lizzie B. Jemison, $500; John S. Jemison, s20o; Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries, 5000; Mrs. w. Y. Jefferson s500 Mrs S. E. Jeff fers, sloo; Jebeles tS Colias Confectionery company, S600o; Mrs Annie Joyce, $20O; George A. Jahett, goo; Mrs. E. M Jami- son. $i00; Mrs. A. T. James, $2OO; J. A. James, 700; NJ. P. Jaffe, $l500; Jaffe Jew elry company, 5000; Mrs. Pattie R. Jacobs, S1s,Ooo; Mrs. Eugene J. Jacobs. $500 Eugene Jacobs Drug company, $500; Ben M. Jacobs X Bros, $500; Mrs. Sallie H. II a n n.a 1tpfxy C.,I son, $500; John Jackson. colored, $500; Alfred B. Jackson, $250; Paul A. Ivy, $200; Ivy Leaf Piper Coal company, $3750; Ivy Leaf Piper Coal company, S2500: w. Israel, $7o0; Investors Realty company $25O0 In- ternational Harvester company, S2735 R. M. Ingram, $9150; B. A. Ingles, s1500; R. l. lngall and M. J. Gregg, 5000; T. s. and s. B. Hurg, s2O0: w. M. Hurt, $40O; Mrs. Ella Hurley, S700; Oscar R. Hundley, s9O50 Mrs Mary M Hulsey, $100; Mrs. w. $. Huller $20Q; Mrs. Ruth B. Hughes. S1Oo; Mrs w. F. Hughes, Sl0O Mrs. Lil- Han M. Hughes. s600 Mrs. Mattie H. Huffman, s4OO; Miss Helen s. Hudson, $500; Mrs. Lucy P. Hudgins. S4350; Mrs. Eleanor Hoyt, $4oo Asa s. Hoyt, $170O; T. S Hoy. Sl50; R. J. Howard, >$i6O0; Mrs. Lutie Howard, $2200; Clara Howard, >col- ored. $50; J.s S. Havis, s200; Mrs. A. F.
 1arsgh, $5o0; c. V. Horst Jr., $500; Will liam Hood and w. s. Brown, $1OO0 Ben Halyer, 5000; A. S. Holmes. ss0o Hogan Bros, s200 J. G. IT. Hobart, $500; Mrs. Annie w. Hitchcock estate s400; Hill Furniture company, s250; Hillside Realty company, $2o00; Hillside Watto Land N40O: Mrs. Mary E. Hill, $500: John E. Hill, $70O; J. R. Hill, $500; Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin Hill 5000; High Hill Land company, $15OO: High Cliff Land company, 5000; P NJ. Hickey, $500; Mrs. H. E. Hewitt, $57O0; Mrs. c. D. Hewlett. $1o0 Herzog & Thompson, $S5O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
S23.S37 FROM MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES

Montgomery. July 2S.-(SpeciaL)-Tot collections from the sale of motor ve- hicle licenses for the third quarter of the present fiscal year, ending June 30, amounted to s93,S37, according to an an- nouncement of Thomas w. Bradford, chief clerk of the state motor vehicle department.
 The apportionment from the collections of the department was s1S.9S9 to the state and $9S4s to the counties and cities.
 The total amount collected from the sale of licenses for the three quarters of the fiscal year was S101, ,000, or $20,000 in excess of the amount collected for a similar period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
PICNIC IS ID BE
 HELD TOMORROW Elaborate PrOgrammels Is Ar ranged for Amusement
 of the Crowd

The committee in charge of the annual outing and picnic. of the Jefferson County Orphanage. association, which will be held tomorrow at the fair grounds, has com pleted the programme and everything is in readiness for the big event. During the early part of the day foot racing Will be the feature and a number of boys and girls will compete for the substantial prizes offered by the committee. Other races will follow, such as sack racing three-legged racing, fat mems race and others of like. character. This will be followed by the shooting contest, at which some of the crack shots of the county will take part.
 At 2:30 dancing will commence and will continue until 53o when recess for sup per will be taken and will commence again at o'clock and will continue until II. At [ o'clock in the evening the sev- eral crack uniform degree teams of the Woodmen of the World of the district will give an exhibition drill in front of the grandstand. Other amusements galore have been provided and there will be something doing all the time.
 All kinds of refreshments will be pro- yided. The barbecue will be prepared un- der the personal direction of Champ Yeargin, an acknowledged expert in that line
 One of the big features of the day will be the baseball game between the T. C. |. team and the Y. NJ c. A team of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. Both these teams have fine records this season and a great game Is anticipated.
 The committee states that the event will be pulled off regardless of the weather. ample provision \having been made to entertain the crowds in the event of rain. The entire proceeds so to the maintenance of the East Lake Orphanage and those in charge ask a generous patronage from the public for this most worthy cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

in the past year, while the cradle rolls have increased 4024, and the home depart ments 5160.
 Last year for the first time the state as- sociation took up temperance pledge sign ing in the Sunday school and as result on one day. November 9, the number sign ing the temperance pledge was more than 16,0OO greater than in any previous years work.
 At the annual executive committed meeting os the Alabama Sunday School association last year. 1t was decided to emphasize evangelism in the Sunday school, and the reports received at the end of the year showed that the number of additions to the church from the Sum day school were 7251, which is ASA in ex- cess of the large previous years record.