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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

- infused into the somewhat emharra ssine situation In Canada 1t is observed also thai tba Nti,,,, i, Pacific Railroad company. whose mana. gers have been endeavoring to infuse credit and health into the system. now ieei Justined in announcing that arrange menus nave been made for the exchange or the notes of this company which are que on Monday next for a new iss,,e which Of the proposition is accepted VIII run Tor one year. In order to make this proposition tempting it has been thought wise to fix the interest rate at b per cent instead of ,, which is the rate carried by the issue which expires on June l, and there is the further unusual almost unprecedented, statement that the oirectors have made no underwriting ar rangement. They are going to do all the financing of these notes themselves and sions.
 The Study of the Testimony
 Careful study Of the Mellen testimony which has been made in the financial dis trict is gradually leading to the opinion that excepting in the matter of details not much was revealed by MT Mellen which was not already known. Further more, 1t is the common impression that the kind of high financing which in detail was revealed by MT. Mellen is something which cannot occur hereafter. Even MT Mellen by intimation admitted that. The overwhelming force of public opinion is sufficient now to prevent reckless and unwise business methods and financing by thos ewho are fin control of railroad property.
 There are railway men of good judg- ment who still are convinced that the unification of the railway systems in New England would be of advantage to that section of the country and therefore to the advantage of the railroads them selves. But if that were accomplished 1t would be necessary to establish govern- mental regulation and supervision charac- terized by wisdom, firmness and constant watchfulness.
 As high an authority as James J. Hill spoke a few years ago In approval of the proposition that the railroad systems
 in New England be unified But appar- ently Mir. Hill did not consider that uni fication involved the purchase of trolley lines or of steamboat or steamship lines. Perhaps the most pronounced criticism in the financial district for all the trans action carried on under MT. MelIens au- thority is the one which involved the taking over by the New Haven Railroad company of the Rhode Island trolley lines. Apparently the largest overpay- ment for any of it's acquired property ap- pears to have been made by the New Haven company for the Rhode Island trolley purchases. The mystery which has always been behind this transaction is not cleared away by Mir. Mellens tes- timony.
 Howard Elliott. chairman of the New Haven board. has never. failed to impress those with whom he has had conversa- ton and who have his confidence that no wthat good understanding has been established with the department of justice at Washington if will be possible grad uallv to restore the New Haven Railroad company to a condition of health His sole purpose is the building up of the property, and this he feels confident can be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
MERTDTAN BAR ACC'N
 ELLECTS OFFICERS
A. R. Amis Elected President-Merid- ian Teachers Receive Assign
 ments-Series of Lectures

Meridian. Miss. May 2S.-(Special. 1.-The Meridian Bar association has just elect ed the following officers for the ensuing term: A. B. Amis. president; George B. Neville. vice president, and c. C. Miller was fe-elected president. F. V. Brahan was elected a member of the executive committee. Two new members were ad- mitted. H. T. Odum and l.. A. Thigpen.
 The school board has elected and as- signed the teachers for next session of the public schools. There were very few changes. Prof T. M. Sykes of Jackson succeeding Prof. 8 E. scates, principal or the high school Professor scates de- ciining reelection.
 Commencing last night at the First frespyteFfan church, series of lectures were begun. and will be continued until practically every minister in the city has lectured before the congregation on sub- 1ect of his own choosing.
 The Rev. H. H. Webb, pastor of a Baptist church in Hattio6burg, is this week conducting very successful revival at the Forty-nret Avenue Raptia church in this city. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
English Financiers Con- frOnted With Similar Sit
 uation in Canada
CHANGES ARE MADE
 BY ELLIOTT REGIME
Not Hint of High Financing" Is Evident in Present Conduct of New Haven
 Affairs
By HOLLAND

New York, May 2s.-(Special. )-After the hrst sense of depression which was oc- casioned by the testimony of c. S. Mellen before the interstate commerce commis- sion had been to some extent softened there was a disposition closely to scruti- nize the testimony so that there might be reasonable estimate of it's effect upon the securities market and legislative ac- tion.
 It should be reported in passing that a part of the extraordinary interest was traceable to the picturesque attitude of MT. Mellen and his smart answers, as well as to his inclination to epitomize into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
SCIENTIFIC
 DISCOVERY.
IA Vegetable Element That is Rapidly Doing Away With
 the Use of Calomel

Gum Drug Co., srd Ave and goth St. and Gunn's Pharmacy are among tho first progressive concerns to offer for sale the new system of medicine that f.. fast supplanting the use of old fashioned !Calomel as a liver medicine. i Nearly everyone knows how easily the liver becomes sluggish In this cli- mate and how this sluggishness effects not only all the other physical organs but the mind as we'll.
 The signal towers of this dread con dition, which some call malaria are coated tongue, lack of energy. dull eyes, constipation. sallow complexion. Taken with regularity this proven scientific liquid vegetable medicine in the form of Carswell's Liver-Afd will prevent or promptly relieve all liver troubles.
 On sale under money return guaran- tee by Gum Drug Co., 3rd Ave and goth St. and Gunn's Pharmacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
HARRIS AND SKECGS
 GUESTSAT BANQUET.
Decatur to Honor Congress
 man and Marshal
COURT MEETS JUNE s
Amateur Minstrel Given by Members Of Phoenix Club-Electric Sign to Be Restored in Front of the
 New Decatur Postoffice

Decatur. May 2S-( (Special.)-The Decatur Chamber of Commerce has adopted a res olution congratulating Col c. c. Harris on his election to Congress to succeed Judge William Richardson. deceased. A banquet will be rendered Colonel Harris in honor of the event at such date as will be convenient to him when he is in Decatur A copy of the resolution has been sent to Congressman Harris at Washing ton.
 On or about June l5 a complimentary United States Marshal Henry A Skeggs, who was recently appointed. This banquet will also be given by the Decatur Cham Der of Commerce. The banquet will be open to, every citizen of Decatur.
 A packed house at the Masonic theatre New Decatur, last night greeted the anna teur minstrel put on by the members of the Phoenix club of the Decaturs. All of those taking part in the show were mem bers of the club. After the show the mem bers of the club gave a dance in their clubrooms in honor of the young ladies
 
 The sheriff's office has summoned 7s citizens of Morgan county to serve on the jury of the Morgan county law and equity court, which meets June s. There is very heavy docket set for trial at the coming term. Judge Thomas w. Vert will preside.
 The electric lights in the immense sign across the sidewalk in front of the New Decatur postoffice will again flash out after having been dark for many months
 rms IS said to be the only postoffice in the United States that can boast of a large electrical sign, and speaks volumes Tor the patriotic citizens of New Decatur sometime ago New Decatur lost her post oHice by the office being consolidated with Decatur. Later the order of consolida ton was rescinded and the patriotic citi zens of New Decatur had an electric sign made In celebration of the restoration of their postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
WAITED 67 YEARS
 FOR SWEETHEART
New York Woman Asks to Be Ar rested so That She May Gain
 More Comfortable Quarters

New York. May 2S.-After 67 years of waiting for the return of her sailor sweet heart who sailed on voyage to China with her promise to marry him on his return, Apple Mary Walsh, s4, has de- cided to desert her station at the Battery for more comfortable quarters on Black wells Island.
 Apple Mary asked policeman to arr rest her that she might spend the sum- mer in the workhouse. She was taken be- fore a police magistrate, who after hear ing her story committed her as requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
MEXICAN TURMOIL
 HURTING RAILROAD National Railways Unable to Pay Interest Due on Bonds,
 Says President Brown

New York, May 2S.-E N Brown, presi- dent of thes National Railways of Mexico. announced that because of the revolution the company will be unable to pay in cash the interest due June 1 on. it's 6 per cent two-year notes maturing June 1. 1915, and on its per cent three-months notes, re- gently extended to June of this year. The Mexican government has offered to ad- vance the company $959, ,996 GU. SD of it's per cent 10-year treasury bonds of 1913 to secure notes to be offered in lieu of cash for the June 1 interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
PLANS UNDER WAY
 FOR SYLACAUGA FAIR.
Talladega Board Elects Of ficers and Authorizes Ac-
 tive. Work be Begun

Sylacauga, May 2s.-(Special)-At a meeting Of the directors of the Talladega County Fair association. the following officers were elected to serve for the en- suing year; President, Fred Brother. secretary. Golson Jones; treasurer Hugh D. Brown.
 The officers of the association were au- thorized to begin active work on arrange ments for this years fair, which will be held the week beginning october 19. The premiums have been increased and the list much longer than last year.
 The next annual session of the Sunday school convention of the Coosa River Baptist association will be held with Lin coin church on July 15-16. The convention is composed of messengers from about i0 churches over the association and a sue cessful meeting is looked forward to by those in charge of arrangements.
 A series of revival meetings has been arranged to begin at the First Methodist church on the second Sunday in June. The pastor will be assisted in the work by the Rev. G. A. Klein of Nashville. The meeting Is to continue two weeks.
 new pipe organ is being installed in the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
AUTOMOBILE TURNS TURTLE IN BARBOUR Ed Farriar Seriously and Three Others Slightly
 Injured

Clayton. May 2S.-- -tSpecial)--An automo- bile accident occurred about five miles from Clayton yesterday afternoon in which Ed Farrior was seriously injured. The other occupants of the car. R. ]. Richards. Fulton Richards and Fred Bell escaped with minor injuries. The car turned turtle on steep hill and pinned the occupants beneath 1t. Although going at q moderate rate of speed. the car was beyond control and the accident unavold- able. MT Farrior is seriously, but not dangerously, injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
Tupelo Enjoys Chautauqua

Tupelo Miss, May 2S.-tSpeciall 1.-The Redpath chautauqua opened before a large and enthusiastic audience here to- day The address of George l.. McNutt. the elmer pail man. on democracy and self-culture was well received. The Bo- lander orchestra furnished music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
Engagement Announced

LaGrange Ga. May 2s.--t tSpecial) Judge and Mrs. W. w. Turner of I.s- Grange. Ga, announce the engagement of their daughter. Mary Fontaine. to MT. Walter Roy Finch of Cornelia, Ga. the marriage to occur in July. No cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
]. HOWE EPEYTONO
 INSPECTION TRIP
President of N., c. X St. L..
 Looks Over Properties
LEAVE FOR GADSDEN
Slight Showers Bring Some Relief to Madison CrOps-Yarbrough Re- ceises Judgment Against
 Railroad for Damages

Huntsville, May 2S.-(Special)-J Howe Peyton, president of the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis railroad accom- panied by D. B. Carson, assistant gem eral manaser, and Hunter Mcdonald, cmet engineer, spent Wednesday in huntsville inspecting the properties of the company and visiting among the busi- ness and professional men. They enjoyed trip to the top of Monte Sano during the day. The officials are on a trip of inspection over the Huntsville division or the line and they left for Gadsden during the evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
DISEASES PREVALENT
 AROUND EUFAULA
Special Sanitary Inspection Being Made by Police and Fire Depart
 ment as Result

Eufaula. May 2S.-(Special)-On account of the great prevalence of fever and other diseases in the city, special sanitary inspection is being made by the police and members of the fire department. Res idents and business houses are being or dered to clean up their premises and keep them in strictly sanitary condition. or this will be done by the city and the cost charged against the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

The condition of Mrs. N. M. Bray, one of Eufaula's oldest and most beloved women who suffered a stroke of paralysis several days ago, is said to be improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

Slight showers fell in this section yes- terday, bringing some relief to this lo- cality, but hardly enough to do any ma terial good to the crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

The Central of Georgia railroad is con tinuing to improve it's property in this section. Just now the company is re- building large trestle east of the city. The wooden framework is being torn down and this will be replaced with a concrete structure. The trestle is located at Mer- cer's mill, which has been the scene of several disastrous wrecks within the past 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

Charles F. Marlborough received a iudg- ment for S365 against the Nashville Chat tanooga and St. Louis railroad yesterday for damages sustained Tn the flood of September 22 1914. Yarbroush claimed that his household goods were ruined when the water rose because of poor drainage at a railroad eulvert He brought suit for $2500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

The baseball team of the Brandon Training school of Tennessee was de. feated by the Goodrich team here yester. day, the score being to 3. The batteries were: Cooper and Jones, for Brandon Jones. Price and Faullsinberry for Good. rich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

new pipe organ is being installed in the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

The question. Should the Judiciary Be Subject to Recall,' was debated by the Brandon Training school and Goodrich school teams here last night, and the judges decided in the negative, which was represented by Goodrich.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11
Life Insurance Companies
THEY ARE CLOSELY OBSERVING
PUBLIC HEALTH CONDITIONS

An examining physician for one
of the prominent Life Insurance
Companies, in an interview on the
subject, made the astonishing
statement that one reason why so
many applicants for insurance are
rejected is because kidney trouble
is so common to the American
people, and the large majority Of
those whose applications are declined
do not even suspect that they have
the disease.
l.: According to this it would seem
that a medicine for the kidneys.
possessing real healing and curative
properties, would be blessing to
thousands.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
N. Y, who prepare DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the we'll known kid
ney, liver and bladder remedy,
claim that judging from evidence
received from druggists everywhere,
who are constantly in touch with
their customers, and also indis-
putable proof in the form of CRATE
full testimonial letters from thous-
ands of reliable citizens, this
preparation is remarkably cuccess-
full in sickness caused by kidney
and bladder troubles. Every in
teresting statement they receive
regarding Swamp-Root is investl-
gated and no testimonial is pub
lished unless the party who sends
it it reported of good character.
They have on file many. sworn
statements of recoveries in the
most distressing cases. They state
that DR.. Kilmer,s Swan Root is
mild and gentle in its action and
its healing influence is soop noticed
in most cases.
Swamp Root is purely an herbal
compound and Dr.. Kilmer. 4 Go:
advise all readers who feel in need
of such a remedy to give 1t trial.
1t is on sale at all drug stores in
bottles of two sizes SOC. and 81 90.
However, if you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten
cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing'
hamton. N. y, for sample bot
tie. When writing be sure and
mention the Highland Recorder.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of Highland County.
The Commonwealth of Virginia: to
the sheriff of Highland County greeting.
We command you that you summon
w. B. Corbett, Ruby G. Corbett, John
w. Stephenson, Trustee, H. N. Slaven,
P. A. Tankersley, Trustee, Geiser Mfg
Co a corporation, A. l.. Jones, Trustee,
J. A. Whitelaw. Trustee, E. B. White
law and Morgan Armstrong to appear at
the Clerk S Office of our Circuit Court
county at the court hous on the third
Monday in Sept 1914, 10 answer bill
in Cbaneery exhibited against them in
tie said court by W. H Miller. partners
in trade under the style and firm name
of w. II. Miller & Son, J. Amos Kiuer,
l.. Garter and carter partners in trade
as :. l.. carter Il Bro G. Amos Corbett,
E B. Whitelaw and N. A. Whitelaw
late partners in trade under the firm
name of E. b. Whitelaw & Co. j. A.
Whilelaw, T. II Slaven and Clyde
Hiner, lare partners in trade under the
firm anne of Monterey Milling ON
pany; who sue for themselves and all
other lien creditors of w. B. Corbett
and Ruby q. Corbett, who may come
into and contribute to the costs of this
suit, and unless they shall answer the
said bill within the time prescribe by
law, the court will take it for confessed,
and decree accordingly; and this they
shall in no wise omit, under the penalty
of 1901.
And have then and there this writ,
Witness W. H.. Matheny, clerk of our
said court, at the court House, the Goth
day of Aug. 1918, in the, 10th year OF
the commonwealth
Teste:
w. H. Matheny, Clerk,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11
GIVING up LIQUOR
BARGAIN FOR STATE
Millions TO be Gained Through
Success Of Temperance
Forces. .Question Of Tax
alton Thoroughly Discussed
A Mere Bugaboo.

Mr.. Walter E. Addison, editor oil
the Lynchburg News:
Comes along MI. Smith, an old
friend, to say:
"a month ago l had made up my
mind to vote for statewide proh1bi'
ton, but in the last few days have
become a bit uncertain about what
will do.
@. May l ask, Mr.. Smith, why you
had decided to vote for prohibition?
A. Because | thought it was right.
@. Do you think 1t less right now
than you did a while ago?
A. No, can't say that.
@. Your reason, then, for change
of purpose?-what is it?
A. Well, truth to tell, have been
lately flooded with literature telling
that if the state is deprived of its II.
quor revenue, my taxes will be raised
this is what is disturbing me.
@. From what source comes this In
formation?
A. From the Local Government
League at Richmond.
@. Do you think this league is work
ing and expending thousands of dol
lars with view Of saving you from
increased taxation?
A. No.
@. For what end is it working, then
A. To defeat statewide prohibition.
@. And the meaning of the tax agi
tation is to influence your convictions
on a moral issue by dollar and cents
consideration?
A. Come, come, now-I am not being
offered anything for my vote.
@. But are you not asked to cast
your vote against prohibition because
IL prohibition Is defeated you can keep
money which otherwise you would
have to pay in taxes?-does not the
suggested abatement of a money
charge reach directly the pocket
nerves?
A. Perhaps so.
@. Having come to this point OF
agreement, then, let us see how much
far as you are concerned? How much
do you now pay in taxes?
A. Ny property is assessed at $4,000.
and my tax rate is $1.30 on the $500.
Hence, I pay $1,000 each year.
@. How much more would you have
to pay if prohibition were in force?
A. don't know.
@. Is 1t not a fact that the liquor
revenue Of the state, amounted last
year to S5O2,6S2.79?
A. Something like that.
Q. Is it not also likely to be a fact
that under prohibition the states
criminal charges would be heavily de.
creased-that the number of patients
in our insane asylums would be large.
iy reduced?
A. The wet leaders deny that propo.
sition.
@. Very good. For the sake Of argu'
ment, let's concede that the vets are
right-here's another question: Fol-
this $503,000 paid for state license,
how much Is returned to the liquor
interests-how much money Is spent
in Virginia for liquor?
A. I don't know.
@. You will agree that many mil.
lions of dollars are annually expended
for that purpose?.
A. Yes.
@. Will you not further agree that
under prohibition the amount thus
laid out would be reduced by at least
80 per cent?
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11

A. Yes.
r @. So, then, prohibition would di,
vert several millions of dollars each
year from liquor purchasing to better
uses?
A. Yes.
O.. Hence, viewing the result from
broad economic standpoint, the state
would make a good bargain II by CIV
ing up her half million of liquor reve-
nue., she would thereby make her PEG.
pie better off by several millions of
dollars?
A. Yes, 1t looks that way.
@. Now, coming again to your own
case-let us repeat the question: How
much higher would your taxes be on
$4,000 assessment in order to meet
the half million loss in state revenue
from liquor?
A. am unable to say.
@. Suppose, then, that you let Sena.
tor Keesell, who is thoroughly famil'
lar with state finances, answers for
you. He says that to make up the
deficit, admitting that 1t will all have
to be supplied, an increase of five
and three-ffths cents-not per cent
on the hundred dollars, will be re-
quired-hence you would be affected
on a $4,000 assessment to the extent
of about 81 cents a year-that is to
say, your taxes instead of totaling s13
would amount to 1884.
A. This surprises me, somewhat !
had gathered the impression from wet
sources that my taxes would be dou
bled If prohibition prevailed. But you
have overlooked something. The vets
claim that prohibition will cause the
state to lose 100000 in revenue that
Is now collected on the plants and
capital invested in the manufacture OF
liquor?
@. Let's grant that contention-let's
grant that every dollar of the capital
and plants now devoted to the liquor
business would forever disappear from
Virginia, should prohibition prevail
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11
Utility OF Fruit ThInrinh

Fruit thinning pays In money 70
turns the first year.
The earlier the thinning can be
done the better will be the returns.
The best results are obtained by
leaving the apples from nine to ten
inches apart.
The systematic and annual uniform
thinning does much toward securing
an annual crop.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11
To The Public

I have put an automobile on the
line between Montery and DurbiD
1t will run daily until weather
prevents. Price round trip $500
including suit, case. Phone or LET
me know a day ahead if possible
First class service.
Respectfully
w. M. Winner
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-09-11
Cause Plant Disease.

Fungi are low form of plant life,
comprising molds, mildew, rustss
smuts, mushrooms, toadstools, puff.
balls and similar Things. Some Of
them live on decaying wood while
others live On living plants and In that
way fre parasites. It is these para
site "'~'' cause plant diseases