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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

Miss "Constance" asks: "T am very thin and bloodless and want to increase my weight about 30 pounds Please tell me what method to pursue?'
 Answer: A regular and persistent use of three grain hypo-nuclane tablets will usually produce an increase of weight by aiding nutrition and building up the flesh tissues. Scores of patients have reported increases of from 10 to 40 pounds from the use of these tablets. Full directions come with each sealed package
 Mrs. x. asks: My scalp itches ter ribly, is feverish and a great amount of oily dandruff is present. What is good for this?"
 Answer: First shampoo the hair and then apply. plain yellow minyol about once a week as per directions. This re- tieves the itching, overcomes the dand- glossy and vigorous. Obtain in oz jars pf druggists
 Mabel R. writes: X Both my husband and suffer all the time from stomach gest properly. Neither of us can ever get any enjoyment from our meals and we are drowsy and then again at bed lime we are sleepless. Please prescribe for us.
 Answer: Dyspepsia indigestion, slug. 5ymptoms like yours are best conquered " a good aid and tonic for the function tl organs. l advlSe tne new treatment knoWn as ''double-four stomach and Dowel medicine" as the best for such conditions. Almost immediate relief and by druggists in sealed packets with di- fections complete. ~
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 Mrs Annie R." writes: My husband . surely afflicted with some kidney. dis Sase. He has become: weak and suffers with headache and pains In his back and groins. Pains are like rheumatism. His tnkles swell and his feet seem to be hred all the time Some days he has Shills and no appetite. Please prescribe Answer: The symptoms indicate de- ,anEement of kidneys and should not be teglected. I would advise balmwort tab kts. compound well suited to such ,ases. Obtain in sealed tubes with di- sections for home use.
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 .tOld Soldier" writes: "I would like to snow what to do for rheumatism. as I tm so crippled that cannot walk. Please answer at-once."
 Answer: Here Is the best remedy for houmatisn that is known. and If taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
LOCAL BEAVERS TO
 HAVE SOCIAL SESSION

Tomorrow night, Birmingham dam of the Independent Order of Beavers, vii, have social session in honor of the now officers for the term, and all the members have been notified to attend. The new officers are: Leslie Dee presi- dent; c. B. Rattermann, past president; w. Fl. Hallock, vice president C.. w. Broxton, chaplain; E. W. Goss, secretary; Charles Pheifster, treasurer; P. B. Will banks guide: B. s. Sims, guardian; T. J. Lyons. sentinel; Dr. James F. Dedman, physician M. s. Blank, w. F. Fairfield and V. Wortheimer, trustees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
PRESCOTT RECOVERING
A. C. s. Engineer Injured in Accident
 at Sterretts Friday Morning

It.was stated at St. vincent's hospital last night that William Prescott, an en- gineer on the Alabama Great Southern railroad. who was seriously injured Fri day morning at Sterretts, was slowly re- covering, and that he would be out of the irfirmary in a few weeks.
 Prescott, it was stated, was suffering from a badly broken arm, a severe scalp wound and was also scalded. Accounts of the accident are that a cylinder head blew out on Prescott's engine and the engineer was blown out of the cab to the ground by the explosion Prescott resides at 6o2 Thirty-second street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
A coated tongue means slug gish liver and bowels
 Listen, mother!

Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish See if tongue is coated this IS sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels need a cleansing at once
 When listless, pale feverish. full of ccld, breath bad. throat sore. doesn't sat. sleep or act naturally has sour s'omacb, diarrhoea remember a gentle liver and bowel cleansing should all "ays be the first treatment given.
 NothinG5 equals California Syrup of Figs for children's ills. Give a tea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

ceived before Q D m. and those not TO- ceived by that hour will be held for a ceremonial to be held about two months later.
 Have you paid your 1915 dues? If not you will save yourself delay and missing a part of the ceremonial if you have your dues paid before D. m, February 20, and I suggest that you send payment to the recorder now.
 "You will receive the regular pro- gramme about February 10. Yours in the faith, J. U. RAY,
 ''Illustrious Potentare'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
EARLY DAYS 0F THE
 LOCAL ELK LODGE
Interesting Data on Charter Members Given by
 Harry English

The following interesting data was given by Harry English on the charter members of Birmingham lodge No. 75 Benevolent Protective Order of Elss:
 '1SS9, September 13--Ceorge Wilson Minstrels opened the season at O'Brien' s Opera House. After the performance Frank A Ramza, Charles Arno and John T. Keigan, all members of the company, were initiated.
 1889, October 4-Frank A. Ramza, who had only been a member four weeks. died at Atlanta, Ga, and was buried in Oak Hill cemetery, Birmingham. Ramza was the first member to be laid away In the Elks Rest, his funeral services being conducted by Dr. J. T. Beard of the Epis- copal church and the lodge ceremony was read by Judge B. M. Allen, assisted by the officers of the lodge The pallbearers were Yellowstone Kit L. A Turner W. W. Crawford, Ike Lebolt. w. c. Scott, George Raps, Ben S. Thiess and H. w. English.
 1889, October 12-Grand Exalted Ruler Dr. Simon Quinlin of Chicago conferred the degrees on his nephew. Alfred Quin- lin, in the Birmingham lodge.
 1889, October 14-Deputy Grand Ruler Frank Girard of New York city was ban quoted by the Birmingham lodge
 ''SS9-Judge l.. J. Haley, John Ringling of circus famei George Eubanks John G. Bradley, B. M. Starks, now general manager of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and R. D. Burnett were among the candidates initiated during the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Montgomery Market

Montgomery. February 6-(Special) Spot cotton was quoted here today as fol- lows Good middling,' old, SAC; new, not quoted; strict middling. old, Sc; new. Sl4c middling, old, TAG; new, &c., strict low middling, old. TAG; new, z 11-16c; low middling, old, 6a4Ac; new. 7lsc; strict good ordinary, old. Sc; new, 6a4c good ordinary. 5hsc; new, not quoted. Market quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
BIG CROWD GREETS
 DIR. ANNA H. SHAW
 AT MOBILE SPEECH

Mobile, February 6.-(Special )-Dr. Anna Howard Shaw was greeted by an immence audience at Battle House audi torium tonight. several hundred people being turned away. As her train passed through Brewton today several hundred people came to the station to greet her. She addressed them from the rear plat form
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Breaks Leg in Accident

L. B. Hury, who resides at 1116 Twenty third street. north, while riding a motor cycle yesterday morning at Fifth ave nue and Twenty-first street collided with Jenkins taxicab driven by Oscar Comp ton. MT. Hury was thrown heavily and suffered a broken leg in the accident He was removed to McAdorys infirmary in Johns ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Unknown Negro Killed

A dead negro was discovered on the Alabama Great Southern tracks at Twenty-ninth street and Railroad avenue about Il o'clock last night. Investiga- tion by the police brought forth the fact that the negro had been struck by a passing train and killed. Coroner C. L.. Spain was notified and ordered the body removed to the morgue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Two Bows Arrested

Dothan. February 6-(Special. )-Emery Harper, 15. and Bass Rogers, 15, two Do- than youths, were arrested today by the police and turned over to the county authorities to be sent to the state re- formatory. Harper Is held on charge of petit larceny. Rogers Is charged with carrying pistol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Mrs. Henry Stallinrs

Collinsville, February 6.--(Special ) Mrs. Henry Stallings died at her homo in Chattanooga last Friday and was brought to Collinsville for interment Sat- urday. ssr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

Orchestra Rehearsal This Afternoon
 The Birmingham Orchestra association will conduct a rehearsal this afternoon at o'clock in Musicians hall. All mem bers of the association are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
COMMITTEE NAMED ID SEE HARDING ON
 COTTON SITUATION
Wells, Crawford and Frye to Confer With, Him Be- fore He Speaks to
 Merchants

President James Keith of the Alabama Bankers association has appointed a com mittee consisting of oscar Wells. w. w. Crawford and John H. Frye as one or the committee to confer with w. P. G.. Harding of the federal reserve board on the cotton situation. Other associations which will have committees In Birming- ham to confer with MT. Harding, when he comes here next Wednesday to address the Alabama Merchants association are the Southern Bankers association, the Alabama Cotton Farmers associa ton, the Alabama Merchants association and others
 The conference with Mir Harding is to be held In the directors room of the makes his address at the Bijou theatre Wednesday night. It's purpose will be to secure his advice as to how the sit- uation should be handled and what plans are to be made and carried out, if any.
 Final announcement made yesterday was that the boats secured for the trip down the Warrior are the City of Mobile, the John Quill, the Swan and the Myrtle These boats will carry 100 people. 1t is said They have been inspected by gov ernment inspectors under the government restrictions as to safety, as recently amended, and have been officially ap- proved
 Today at Il o'clock the wholesale trade committee. which has the entertainment of the convention in charge, the badge and invitation committee and the supper committee for the Lock F trip will hold a Joint meeting. All the badges have ar rived The Alabama Merchant has been mailed out to all parts of the state and arrangements at last are practically com pete for the big meeting, at which any where from 15o0 to 2Ooo delegates are ex- pected.
 The coupon books, which will be given to each delegate and which will admit him to the separate events of the con- venton are now being printed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
MISS SCHOLAR AND LEE POE CROWNED AT THE ALT ALTA BALL
Crowned With Real Alfalfa by New President of the Cattlemen's Association.
 Ball We'll Attended

The king and queen of the Alfalfa ball crowned at midnight last night. were Miss Elizabeth Schoolar and MT Lee Poe, both of Birmingham.
 The judges were Dan T. Gray, Col. Cary Jones. Col. Fred Reppert. Robert l.. Scale, w. II. Henssey and E. K. Mid dleton.
 E. K. Middleton, the new president of the Southern Cattlemens association, crowned the king and queen with crowns made of real alfalfa with an appropritc little speech at 12 o'clock, amid great ap- plause. and immediately after the bal, broke up. On account of the large num- Der of couples on the floor the dancing was very difficult and the work, of the judges hard. They finally, by the process of elimination, got down to three couples and after several try-outs made their awards for the most graceful dancers, The three last couples in the contest were the winners, Joe Madden and Miss Flor ence Coffin and Hewitt Henninger and Mrs. Robley Munger.
 Tempting refreshments were served at Il o'clock of punch and sandwiches. The crowd was said to have been the largest ever seen in the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
GUESTS ATTRACTED
 BY NEW WATER SETS
Taste of Hostess Admired by Visitors Served From Glassware Trimmed
 in Venetian Gold

What a beautiful pitcher! Such beautiful glasses, And isn't your initial exquisite." Such exclamations greeted a young lady the other day while pour ing lemonade to number of her friends at her home. The young host oss had a separate tumbler. exactly matching pitcher for each guest, and she was proud to feel that she did not have to dispense the refreshment from broken sets of old tumblers.
 The set that attracted the admira- ton of the young lady's guests was one Of the Venetian gold-trimmed sets sup Flied by this paper on coupons which the enterprising hostess had clipped. The tumblers each hold one-half d pint. the pitcher holds three pints and each is handsomely decorated and ini- tialed Tn Venetian gold.
 Several extra sets of six glasses each were procured by the young lady for the festive occasion above de- scribed, provision having been. made by the paper for extra glasses to be siven out as explained in the display announcements and the coupon ap- bearing in another. column daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
LYNN LOOKING OVER
 LOCAL CONDITIONS
Says Visit Has Nothing to Do With WaterWOrks
 Condemnation Bill

A. M. Lynn of New York, president of tin Birmingham waterworks company, is in Birmingham on a visit to the local plant, largely, he says, for the purpose Of inspecting the plant and sizing up local conditions.
 MT. Lynn said his presence here had nothing whatever to do with the waterworks condemnation bill now be- fore the state legislature or the appraise- ment of the waterworks plant now under way with the purpose of selling it to the city.
 AS matter of fact" said MT. Lynn.
 conditions became mighty bad. with us here In Birmingham, and l came down merely to look the situation over. The new water rate agreement giving big re- ductions In rates and the little spell of hard times coming at the same time cut our revenues much more than we had anticipated. I am glad to say there is a little improvement now. however with the resumption of many of your local industries which are good water custom CTS There are still lot of vacant houses. however. and our revenues are by no means satisfactory
 Mir. Lynn said he had not spent much time In New York recently. but from su- perficial observation he had yet failed to see any discouragng signs of hard times In the metropolis. He will be in Br- mingham until tomorrow It is understood the waterworks com pany is not disturbed over the condem- nation bill now before sthe state legisla- ture. as in the recent rate agreement the city agreed not to condemn the local plant before 1921. and contracts to that effect were signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
LETTERS TO EDITOR
General Lees Wisdom

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I have just been reading a most delightful book, entitled I"Recollections of Virginian." by the Confederate general, Dabney H. Maury. In this rare old book find the follow ing anecdote of General Lee, illustrat- ing his great tact and wisdom. rivalling that even of Solomon himself in settling . dispute on former occasion.
 Two of his most valuable officers, Gen. Stonewall Jackson and Gen. A. P. Hill. had had a disagreement, produc- ing much friction between them, both being high strung and each jealous of his own good name and standing as an officer The disagreement pained Gen. eral Lee greatly and he therefore summoned the two to his presence with q view to bringing about a reconcilia- ton.
 After hearing from each his state ment of the cause of the difference General Lee walking gravely to and from. said, "He who has been the most aggrieved can be the most magnani- nous and make the first overture oi peace"
 This wise verdict forever settled their differences, and they continued friends as long as they lived.
 w. J. MILNER.
 Birmingham, August IA, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
M'CLEERY BELIEVES HE CAN PICK WINNER IN NCOMM|SS|ON RACE
Thinks Shelby, Caheen, Se- vier, Blach, Shook or Jack Adams Could Get
 the Place

George MeCleery well-known business man and civic worker, is the first man to come forward with names of business men whom he thinks would satisfy the people of Birmingham as city co.nmis- sioner.
 Without having it appear that have a single thing to say against any of the present candidates" said Mir. McCleery T have several names to mention whom have heard discussed the last few days among the merchants and business men of the city as being the right caliber of men for the next city commissioner.
 Everyone of the present candidates are my friends. and l have not a word to say against them. There appears to be some talk for a different kind of timber than has as yet been entered in the race. however, and judging from discussion have heard the past week among my fel- low business men, the following men, any this gap. John E. shelby Sol Caheen. L. Sever. Sam Blach. Paschal G. Shook, Jack Adams
 Any one of those men would not only make winning candidate, but a winning commissioner. They are the sort of men we want. l know that their friends have been urging every one of them to enter the race, and 1 would not be surprised to see such an occurrence within the very near future.
 They are successful business men them selves, and they would make a success of running the city. We already have too many politicians in office and trying to get office. What we want is business man and any one of these fellows would answer the purpose
 "I hope the matter is not dropped. and that a movement Is sufficiently organized that the friends of any one of them will induce him to enter the race.
 "I have accompanied others, and talked to some of these men mentioned myself, and they all say that the undertaking would be too big sacrifice. It would bes a sacrifice, but any one of them can af- ford to make a sacrifice when it is mat ter of service to his community and city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
PIONEER CITIZEN OF ENSLEY |SDEAD
David E. Blackburn Passes Away After Compara-
 lively Brief Illness

Another pioneer citizen of Ensley was called to his reward yesterday after noon when David E. Blackburn died at comparatively brief illness. While ail- ing for sometime he was taken to his bed about two weeks ago and despite medical skill and attention the summons came at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 There lived no truer or kindlier man than Uncle Dave,'' as he was affection atey called by his associates, nor was there ever a more loving husband or de- voted father. Of a retiring nature he happier than when in their midst. He lived the life of an upright Christian gentleman and died in the faith. His death will be sincerely regretted by q wide circle of acquaintances He was 63 years of age.
 The deceased had lived in Ensley over quarter of century. coming to the Steel City in 1889, when the first blast furnaces were in course of construction, Later he was placed in charge of the supply house at the furnaces and when the steel mill was constructed was trans ferred to that department at the mill, d position he held at the time of his death. He was Tennessean by birth, coming from that state to Ensey.
 He is survived by his widow and four children: Ed l.. Blackburn. Miss Nellie K. Blackburn. D. Morrow Blackburn and Ernest Lee Blackburn. The funeral serv- ices will be held this afternoon at , o'clock from the Presbyterian church. the Rev. MT. Dickson officiating. Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, of which the deceased was charter member. will have charge of the services at the grave In terment will be at Oakland cemetery.
 The active pallbearers will be: F.. F. Miller. Ed Thomas, c. II. MullinX, II. Al. cowart. W.. A Garrett and Paul C, Arnold.
 The honorary pallbearers will be: James Liddell, C., E. Lind. Dr. w. II. Wynne, e N, Vedder w. F. Nagle, k. M. Culver c. II. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
NOISE DROPS DEAD
 IN CANADIAN CITY
road Man Received Here by William P. Redd

News of the death of T. S Noise, gen. era superintendent of the Central of Georgia railroad has been received in Birmingham. The deceased dropped dead at Cape Hetley. in the province of Quebec. Canada, according to advlces received here by w. P. Redd, brother-in-la~ of the decease
 MT. Noise was well-known in Brming- ham, having been frequent visitor to this city. At the time of his death he was fin Canada on vacation. 1t will be source of deep regret to his many friends and acquaintances to learn of his rntimely end. The body will probably be brought south for burial. Funeral an- nouncements will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
HEFLIN HOST FOR
 MIR. AND MRS. MONKS
Entertains Them at Farewell Dinner. Leave This Morning for Pass
 Christian, Miss.

pr. Howell T. Heflin last night gave a farewell dinner to MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Monks, who will leave this morning for Pass Christian, Miss, where they will make their home in future. pr. Heflin s dinner was given at the Morris and was attended by only few intimate friends.
 MT. Monks has been for several years secretary and librarian of the Birming- ham Bar association. He recently pur- chased a small farm on the coast near Pass Christian and he says that he will here pass the remainder of his days ''un- der his own vine and fig tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
OLD SOUTHERN STEEL IS BASIS OF SUIT
London Interests Seek to Re- cover Money Paid ReOr-
 ganization Committee

The New York Times says suit has been brought in the New York supreme court against the reorganization committee of the Southern Steel company for $2,s4S, 4s7. The compainants are Bourke, Scheff & Co. and Cecil Grenfell of London. The defendants named in the suits as mem- bers of the reorganization committee are Cornelius Vanderbilt. Otto T. Barnard. Robert R. Van Cortlandt, w. T. Rosen, Franklin Q. Brown, William P. c. Hard ing and William Woodward. as executor of the estate of J. T. Woodward.
 It is alleged that the complainants sub scribed for stock and took notes of the company upon representations of members of the reorganization committee, which 1t is now claimed were misleading and not born out by the facts. It is claimed that the company's property is much less than was represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-20
H. F. .AUTEN


 tary-treasurer. with an appropriation of $500 to employ an assistant secretary Shreveport won out over Atlanta for the 1916 convention in a close contest, the majority being three votes out of about 300 cast
 The committee to take up the matter of the organization of bank consists of former President F. I. Derby. who is the chief exponent of the bank idea; President E. K Middleton and Secre- tary Tait Butler
 Bank Is Certainty
 There is no doubt about the bank being organized" said Former Presi- dent Derby after the session closed Within few days at most we will be ready to announce particulars l be- lieve. I know already of three men who are willing to put $25O.O00 each into the proposition.
 T couldn't say anything about details now. l don't know where it will be located, either. but the people of Bir- mingham so far don't apear to be very anxious about locating 1t here, for no one has said a word to us about it so far. The bank vii be an independent institution but will be closely affiliated with the organization in many ways Its capital will not be less than a mill lion dollars to start with"
 Last night at the Tutwiler the big social event of the convention occurred when the alfalfa ball was held with over 1000 people present. The ladies wore calico dresses and the. men aL- peared in their shirt sleeves with red handkerchiefs about their necks. The evening was spent in dancing, there be- ing present in addition to delegates and their ladies several hundred local people.
 At the State Fair grounds this morn ing at 10 o'clock the sale of pure bred cattle will be held the cattle being auctioned off to the highest bidders. The sale is to start at 10 o'clock sharp in- stead of at 1 o'clock, as had formerly been planned.
 At 12 o'clock the delegates to the convention will be the guests of the Alabama State Fair and Exhibit asso- be served in the main exhibit building, the affair being in the way of showing the cattlemen of the south that the fair association is interested in the cattle breeding industry.
 Some few of the delegates left the city last night. but the great majority