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Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

Mrs. Mccoy and sons visited Mrs.
Vastbinder's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
S. Medearis, at the Pulliam ranch on
Sunday.
H. Mccoy and sons have rented the
Hill ranch.
Mr.. Dubose and family have moved
to lockwood.
S. H. Atkins and wife have moved
to Huntington Beach.
A. B. Mcdonald of Albuquerque, N.
NJ, is here looking after his fine half
section ranch. Mr.. Mcdonald as he
has done for several years, brought in
several thousand sheep from New
Mexico, which he is feeding in con-
nection with N. L. Arnold. Mr.. McDon
aid has a ranch near Albuquerque in
addition to his valley holdings.
VIM. Lorang of No. is an exten.
sive grower of eucalyptus timber, hav-
ing in all Ga acres of eucalyptus, be-
ing mostly of the valuable red gum
variety. A red gum tree A years old
is 48 inches in circumference. Regard
ing the lasting qualities of young red
gum eucalyptus he put some dozen
three year old posts of that kind in
the ground and they have shown no
signs of rot. This, however, Mr.. Lo-
rang said, cannot be told of gray gum
of the same age which showed decided
rottenness. Mr.. Lorang says that his
experience shows decided difference
in lasting while young between red
and gray gums. He has a huge lot
of red gum posts in his GA acre for
est, which he may put on the market.
Now is the hour struck for the
king drag. A rain and the editors
coming. King drags, al fresco, de luxe
and every old shape are doing good
work.
C. F. Johnson has been leveling land
and otherwise improving. Eucalyptus
trees nine months old on Mr.. John
sons place are making enormous
growth. There are 1000 of them
and in many cases are IL feet high.
A grape vine covered pergola in front
Of Mr.. Johnson's roomy dwelling is
a handsome ornament. Some so feet
of vine covered lattice way, some of
the grapes alive and ripe in winter
time. Mr.. Johnson has been attend
ing jury in Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

people think colds caught through exposure This in
conadoed the fact that Arctic explorers peculiarly free
generally accepted that colds the result civilized
life rapid change which
depressed and still largely due to con-
family mpang cold another by sneeng or
coughing
nothing relieved quickly That such purpose may be
ACCOMPLISHED aid cold essential remedy especially
devised to relieve colds quickly is PERUNA.
such ingredients that have especially beneficial
and the quicker these mucous
membranes remedy PERUNA the quicker the
relief and the less contagion.
neglected may to ones f and far
worse, may endanger ones family
homes against fire. lives against death Why should
we against colds possible by having medicine the
family chest that can be used at once? O.
reliable household remedy for colds should be every
home combat cold quickly possible
This is enlightened hygiene.
feeble and subject colds than
health Such outdoor life and PERUNA help
up strong have appetite that Is often
warning probably need like Pena for Perua aids the
digestive When appetite and work and exercise DO not
quickly susceptibility colds dimnshes much
object liquid medicines obtain PERUNA
TABLETS
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
To Plead Unwritten Law

Berlin, Feb. 21.-Count Mielzynski,
whose trial for the murder of his wife
and her nephew begins on Friday, will
plead the unwritten law and brain
storm. He admits the shooting, but
says he was seized with such rage
when he found the couple together
that he fired blindly.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
u. S. Shows Sightseers

Washington, Feb. 21.-The United
States has gone into the tourist sight
seeing business, according to advices
received here from Ancon, Panama
canal zone. The government through
the Panama railroad has converted a
barge capable of carrying 800 persons
into a sightseeing craft and will op-
crate it daily across Gatun lake, car
rying tourists who desire to inspect
that body of water. Uncle Sam will
charge $3.50 one way for the trip.
Read B. Salomon & Co.'s ad to-
day.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
If You are Subject to Colds
This Editorial will Interest You.

Great Majority of People Get One More Colds Every
Season and is of Vital Interest to All to Learn How to
Avoid and Relieve Colds Quickly Since Colds are Said to
be Contagious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
SALARY CUT WOULD
 PROVE SEVERE BLOW.

Washington, September 2S.-(Special.) ) Three shivers and a chill coursed down the spinal columns of some 300 states men and several thousand government employees when a clerk of the Senate announced in a husky voice, audible only through the stiffness which prevailed in the chamber: By MT. Sheppard-A Bill: Temporarily reducing salaries of persons in federal service An instant of si- lence, and then arose a howl of de- nunciation through the capital and all the land.
 Nor was this tempered by the explana- tion found in the preamble to the meas ure, which recites, in effect: The war in Europe has curtailed the government s income by reducing the revenue from customs; the enormous strain on the treasury has neeessitated a war tax, and ''the present emergency calls for every iegitimate measure to relieve the treasury and the people as far as possible
 But. the bill is no respecter of persons. including all sorts and conditions of men on the government pay roll, from the President down through the vice presi- dent, senators and representatives, cabi- net officers and department heads and stopping only at persons receiving less than N2C0 a year. On a graduated pro- cess, all receiving over $6000 year would re uoSheu l- per cent, rom SlzD 10 $l500, reduced per cent; from $15cO to 5000, 8 per cent; from s200O to 5000, per cent: from s3000 to s40O0, per cent; from s4O0O to s5000, per cent, and from s5O00 to $6000 10 per cent per annum.
 The reduction herein provided shall be effective for term of one year from November 1, 19l4,'' so reads the last para graph.
 Did even 2o per cent of the residents of acl,t 1o1i l. L. chance of passing, there would be panic in the national capital, which was spe- officially created and is distinctly main- tained, in their belief solely for the e mfort and convenience of the govern n.ent employees The officers are privates Of this army, together with the commits sary and other stores, make up 99 and q fraction per cent of the beautiful burg. Virtually all have delightful homes and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
Opening of 1914 Alabama State Fair Yesterday Most Auspicious
 In History Of the Institution
tContinued From Page seven.)

and bunting, and ready for the most min ute examination of those passing by.
 The various exhibits showing the great ness or Alabama from an agricultural standpoint have been ready for the past lew days. The officers of the fair desired especially that the agricultural exhibits pc Tn place in plenty of time and to that end offered reward or bonus for those completed The awards were announced as follows:
 Morgan county.
 Shelby county.
 CrenShaW county
 Montgomery county
 Cullman county
 Mrs. c. E. Bruce, Clanton, w. c. Macon, Vinemont.
 H. M. Reid, Montevallo.
 Herbert Frye, Cullman.
 Madison county
 Marion county.
 Odd Fellows lodge, Cullman
 J. w. Tready, Grove Park.
 Charles Crotchfield, Cullman.
 William McGrath, Associated Charities. B. L. Baker, Hancevile
 A. Zimmerman. Hanceville
 Home Products Show
 The Home Products building. which is an innovation, was opened up at 2;30
 
 building contains local products and there Was considerable interest manifested in the things produced in this state and in Blrmlngham, which in the words of Presi- dent Brown. covers practically everything needed to eat or to wear. The other decided innovation yesterday was the dancing pavilion that was opened for the first time at an Alabama State Fair. The pavilion is free to all for dancing and is permanent structure. Hardwood floors that are highly polished and consequently the best possible arrangements for dane Ing nave been provided. The orchestra at the dancing pavilion almost tempted Mir. brown and MT. Blinn, busy as they were. 10 dance few of the latest steps, The busiest persons at the fair yester- day included Mrs. John B. Reid of the Womans department which is in a most attractive condition. As matter of fact the department presided over by Mrs. Reid Is in position to appeal to anyone Of the thousands of women of the state. ine work shown there from the homes or this state indicate that in Alabama Mrs. Reid has been fortunate enough to enlist some of the ablest housekeepers ana some of the most expert housewives Mrs. Reid said when seen yesterday that she had seldom been connected with a falr, and she has been with many, which measured up to the standard of the pres ent one. She indicated that every de- tail of her immense department was ready and that she would be in a position to welcome visitors right along now pr. J. A. Kiernan, in charge of tie live stock, and c. H. Frye, in charge of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

practically all have utomobiles-they save not up for the rainy day." in hope, expectation and profound belief that pension law will be passed to support them in old age, when they may be unable to do three hours work in the eight hours allotted to their daily toll. So, curtailment of their income would mean curtaiment of luxuries. rath- CT than a crlmp in the savings bank ac- count.
 but, is the possibility of the passing or this bill so remote? The suggestion of cutting down the pay of public serv- ants usually appeals to the people at large, and demand might arise that the bill be passed. Few folks back home pause to consider that high government officials and members of Congress have heavy, legitimate expenses to meet and that comparatively few have chance to save on their salaries Members of Congress do not scrimp and count every Pcnny-ther constituents would not want them to, but rather would prefer to see tleir respective representatives keep up their end' with those from other sec tions. But. if the voters demand that tho bill be passed, it is pretty apt to go through.
 The bill is in the committee on civil service and retrenchment the event is on the knees of the gods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
TODAY's PROGRAMME

opelika, Columbiana and Good Roads Day
 a. m.-Gates open.
 s:15 a. m.-Band concert, grandstand.
 p. m.-2:27 trot and two run ming races.
 3:30 D. m.-National amateur championship races
 S:So D. m.-Free acts in front , of grandstand.
 S;So p. m.-Concert by Scotch Highlanders band.
 D. m.-Free acts.
 D. m.-Highlanders band con- cert.
 9:30 p. m.-Pain's fireworks spectacle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
PERSONAL

LADIES-S10oo reward; positively guar antee my great successful Monthly" remedy; safely relieves some of the longest. most obstinate. abnormal cases In three to five days: no harm, pain or interference with work: mail. Q.60 Double strength. g. Dr. Southington. SS Long Rldg Kansas City. Mo 6-24-tf MEN-Prescription 777 cures G. and c. or money refunded. sl at all druggists.
 7-2a-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

agriculture. were both persons rather busy yesterday getting their departments in perfect conditions for the vast throngs that are expected to visit the fair.
 Midway Shows
 President Brown visited many cities this summer getting the midway" and the free acts. The various attractions are unusually interesting.
 The formal programme yesterday in- cluded drills by local members of the Alabama militia. The drills were par ticipated in by Company K, of the Third regiment, commanded by Capt J. D. Carlisle, and Company c, of the Second Infantry regiment commanded by Capt. J. T. Evans. The prize was given to Company K, by Capt E. J. McCrossin, who acted as judge on points, The fav- ored company went through all the maneuvers laid down in the United States army manual and showed up wonder fully well. The commands were given by Lieutenant Newton of Company K, after Captain Carlisle had formed the company and turned it over to his lieutenant
 The parade was witnessed by a large crowd.
 The brilliant exhibit of Pains fireworks. free acts, dancing and an inspection of the Various buildings was the chief at fractions of last night
 The racing results follow.
 Results of Races
 10-mile professional motorcycle race Gene Walker, Birmingham first; Ray Craziston, Chicago, second; Joe Wolters, Chicago. third Time. 4.o7 S-5 minutes.
 50-mle national amateur championship motorcycle race-Earl Morrison Ensley, first. Time, AT minutes Three entries
 Running race, five and half furlongs- Jungle, first; Judith, second; Gassaway, third Time. IS minutes
 Both winners of the motorcycle races are local boys and under 20 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

BUNGALOW-912 S. 12th ave; six rooms, bath, furnace. Phone 1269.
 9-27-3t-su- mo-wed FOR RENT'-A 10-room, 2-story residence, with servants house, cor. Sth ave. and 18th street, north in frst-class shape large lot and very conveniently located Apply to J. B. Cobbs 2O7-2OS Farley Bldg. Phone Main 2254 9-27-7t LARGE Groom brick house couple blocks from heart of city; ready for occupancy October 1. Call 1919 9th ave, N. 9-27-t THREE new brick houses for rent by owner; blocks of Five Points; hard wood floors, tile bath steam heat s rooms, first-class. Phone Main 8194-J.
 9-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
FOR REM

RATES-Onc cent word dnys ad
 fnken for less than :5c for first fnser- fFsfu Ter
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
SITUATION WANTED

THE City Employment Bureau will be
 glad to furnish free any class of help wanted. We investigate all applicants. the record of all applicants for positions O. responsibility. This bureau is under The auspices of ch1rches of Birmingham. Ne earnestly ask your co-opera ton. Phone Main 1870. 1911 American Trust building. 7-1S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
ONE CENT A WORD|
FOR kENT-ROOMS

RtTEs--ODe cent word a day, no od ti..n. Co.b ncromDany orde,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
FOR SALE

TUX OALE
 A FEW more White Orpingtons to go at $2 each, with lots of fine bullets and hens will give one cockerel free. Have saved the best until last, so the price is now going at g; are large, well devel- oped and fit to show; are now laying. J. l.. Alley, Midway, Ala 0-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29
FOR SALE

RATES-Obe cent . word R day, no nA tnkeb for lrss fhau 25c for first iraar- ticn "e,. .r.-ss rr"ov~p~-v "rd~r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

FOR RENT-New broom, modern cot
 tage. close in on Southside Apply Mack
 in Bros. 18th st. and Ave c. s-2s-2t FOR RENT-The most attractive apart
 ment proposition In the city at The richmond, 2030 Highland ave. Phone 755O. s-'9-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

NICELY furnished rooms with board 12l2 2oth st. S. Phone Main 1207-J
 0-27-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

FOUR MODERN APARTMENTS, JUST COMPLETED, CORNER 11TH AVE. AND 15TH ST, SOUTH. PRICES REA- SONABLE. CALL JOHN G. SMITH
 & CO.,, Main 49. 9-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

ONE GENT 4 W0RD

RATES-Oue cent R ~orS . dnys no ad. taken for lcss than :nc for first inser- tlt.n f-n>f '-.-~s -~.ou'u"~v ord~r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

RATES-One cent . word . dRys uo ad. taken for less than 2Sc for first luser- lien Cash must nccompary order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

FOR RENT-October 1, new store, 25x14 40,
 at 1723 4th ave, and connecting rooms upstairs Address F. H. Gallager, 1037 Walker st. 9-T-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

FOR RENT-Lovely front room with running hot and cold water; brick house. steam heat. shower baths,
 electric fans etc.; gentlemen only; references required. Apply GOA goth st.. N. 0-27-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-29

NICELY furnished second floor bedroom
 to couple or two men; every conven-
 fence and close to business district; rent very reasonable. 2113 9th ave, N. 9-22-tf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
WHAT w AS NEWS
FIT TY YEARS AGO

There was nothing doing below Richmond on
fact. there has been little nothing going on
in the way OF nghtng since the severe rcpulse
% tho enemy on Thursday last The two
CORPS scnt 10 the north side hy Grant have
rccrossed the river leaving only the division
commanded by General Foster. which has been
AT Deep Bottom for time
on Friday evening the enemys gunboats
IIowletts field, on the James River, a position
in which they enormously thought the hated
rebels had erected battery
Northern papers just received inform us that
the object of the movement on the north side
of tho James was to destroy tne rebel pontoon
bridges above Fort Darling" as thcy call
Drewry's Blur. More likely the whole move
ment was only a feint TO draw Lees troops from
tho front of PctersburG but whatever II was it
proved TO be a most miserable failure.
An official dispatch from General Early just
hled AT the War Department., says portions OF
our forces in the Valley crossed the Shenan-
doah ut Front Royal the 18th and drove the
towards Winchester. burning hay and wheat
stacks In their route"
Another dispatch says: ION the nth Sheridan
begun 10 retire from his position. pursued.
and two divisions OF the Fifth Corps with a
large cavalry contingent were ovcrtakcn at
Winchester and driven through the town. losing
iiarper's Ferry"
There was another lull and a season OF quic,
in and around Petersburg Yesterday The rains
have helped TO keep the armies inactive.
II is unoficially reported that Sheridans en-
tire force In the Valley does not exceed ~ 900
Northern papers to the nth have been re-
ceived In this city. but they contain very little
war news that Is really They are filled
with a good deal OF theory and speculation, but
no news of any consequence.
Assistan; Surgeon s. ]. Grmes OF the Thirty
second Ohio Regiment. has been dismissed from
the service for "straggling. getting captured
and giving the rebels valuable information"
Ex-Mayor Park. OF Memphis Tenn has been
arrested and lodged in prison I'm that city on
the Aimsy charge OF using indiscreet language
in regard to military authorities
Al district Democratic convention held in
Bangor. Me. James G. Madison was nominated
for Congress- from that district and a platform
adopted which declares that the war !s uncon :
stitutional" The platform rayors general
armistice and Immediate negotiations for peace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
High Seed Price, In Richmond.

10 the Editor OIL The TlmeS-DiSpat
Slr,-1n your Issue of the 1Sth on page ten in
an article headed Crimson Glover Seed Shorta =,
by War. occurs this sentences Charges that
Richmond seed dealers have takcn advantages
OF unsettled conditions Incident to war abroad
to raise the price of their stocks were denied
Yesterday by members of local concerns" This
denial Is not true, at least As to ono of you-
prominent dealers.
wrote TO the concern in mind to quote me
new crop Crimson clover seed and received a
letter from them dated July 60 1914 saying
we could book your order for two bushc Is
of new crop Crimson clover for shipment In
August or September at $3.50 per bushel.'
On July 81, upon receipt OF their letter
wrote them ordering booked for tho two
bushels for delivery not later than September
10. or earlier II possible. Here offer
of seed at $3.50 And its acceptance and hence
law and morals bound to comply with. UNI
less prevented by a power over which they had
no control: But August they wrote me.
owing to the unsettled condition of the Grim
son clover market caused by European war. VIC
find IT to-day impracticablc to book any order
for new crop Crimson clover seed except In
limited quantities. only at price OF Sc per
bushc with the understanding that Ii our price
on Crimson clover seed Is lower arrival of
cline"
Now, while had a contract for tho seed.
did not want a controversy. damage for
breach of contract. but clover seed. and hence
replied. telling them to ship the seed at
price named. or old seed ~ $3.50 The two
bushels OF seed. new seed per bill. were
shipped 10 me August IL, and hence were
in the possession of this concern. II not when
thcir letter of August was written, then
within week of that time. and were pur-
chased and shipped before the Europena wa
and 10 war raised the price OF these seed to
this firm. nor had anything to do with their
declining to furnish the seed at the price of
s4.5o per bushel, tho price named and accepted
by a. B. CHANDLER
Bowling Green, Va. August 10
All of the Texas coast. including Brownsville,
except Brazos Island. has been evacuated by the
Federal troops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22

. REPRESENTATIVE MURDOCK'S resolu-
N ton. seeking to obtain information on
largo incomes. 80 that Federal inheritance
law may be framed, brings again to the fore
a subject about which there was q good deal
of discussion some months ago. At that
time, 1t Will be remembered. Vice-President
Marshall said in effect. that II individual
fortunes continued to represent 80 dispropor-
tomato part Of the country's wealth. the
Federal government might step In and take
away the power Of willing. which he de-
clared to no a privilege conferred by the
state. nnd therefore. not an inallenab BILE
right. should the public welfare demand its
abolition.
Tho public would probably contemplate
Federal tax on inhcritanccs without much
perturbation. particularly If 1t were graded
after the manner of the income tax In
these days swollen fortunes are on the de-
fensive, and the determination seems to be
solidifying not to permit the creation of a
putocracy, which might some day threat en-
the safety of our democratic institutions
A couple of years ago. when it was dis
covered that the will of a great New York
landowner hequeathed his vast inherited
wealth to his son. without any part Of it
being loft for public purposes there was
quite general feeling that the public had
been defrauded. The peoples education has
reached the point where they believe that
that the posscssors OF It are subject TO a
scrutiny as to the they make of their
money and it's tcstamentary disposition which
was scarcely deemed possible comparative
ly few years ago
rho income tax returns showed that the
concentration Of wealth was greatest in New
York, and possibly that State, which already
has siZable tax on inhoritanccs, might also
yield the largest proportionate returns under
IL Federal tax There Is suspicion that some
OF the possessors of large incomes did not
pay all they should on their incomes The
administrators of their estates would not
however. be able to elude a Federal inheri-
lance tax, as estates must pass through the
hands Of public officials before they can be
transferred to egatces
II the proposed tax were made very heavy
on the huge estates. It Ia conceivable that
tho law might be evaded by transfers before
death, inter vivos, tho lawyers say An
other possible result might be larger ex-
penditures on charities or other semipublIc
purposes.
Whatever may be the upshot of Mr.. Muir
docks resolution. We do not think that the
idea back OF it will prove distasteful to the
majority OF the people.