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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31
NEW YORK SOCIAL NEWS
May Weddings and June Bridal Couples and Fances
sY plEDRIcH kNIckERsocKER.
Washington and will be much in New York.

Washington and will be much in New York.
 Yachting is beginning very early to excite the interest not only of men. but of women, and the sudden arrival of the heated term will be an additional reason for the seasons early beginning. Some of the yacht clubs have had their open ings, and that of the Seawanhaka will occur, as usual, on Memorial day Many of the yachts are being put Into commits sion or are already in commission This means that all the country places near New York to which it Is possible to go by water will be tremendously popular unless the weather proves impossible, and even then With a yacht there is no necessity for spending much time on shore The latest fad is to try to get into such good physical condition that there will be no. dread of seasickness, and all sorts of cures arc being advocat- , ed. because women know perfectly well that if they are not good sailors this year the chances are they will miss a lot of the principal amusement of the sea- son. To be a guest on yacnt is not so infrequent it was. but it is smarter than to be asked to go on a private car and il Is claimed to be one of the best matrimonial schemes known. Certainly
 
 CT to love or hate each other In the meantime the man with the yacht at tracts more attention than the man with the hoe or the man with the coach, for coaching for the time being has to take a back place.
 The weddings of the week had the dis advantage of June weather, but as the date was May everybody tried to pretend hof If cn Inf and consequently turned out in their best bbs and fuckers Both Grace church. where Miss Henop was married to Mir. Tytus. and St. Thomas church. where Miss Atterbury was married to Mir. Ell phalet Potter, were filled and-metaphor- ically speaking-the chimes of the we'd ding bells created mad enthusiasm among the waiting crowd outside. who seemed to enjoy the excitement of the moment and the survey of the guests much more than did the insiders. who. 1t must be confessed. looked just little as though the weather was too much for this time of the year.
 
 Mir and Mrs Louis r. Henop left the Buckingham hotel. where they have been for several months for their residence. Graceholm. at Scarborough -on-theHud- son. MT. and Mrs R. de Peyster Tytus their son-in-law and daughter, start off next week on ride of a hundred miles in Connecticut and the Berkshires. They will go to Egypt in October. Mir. Tytus' archaeological research work. under grant of the Egyptian government will keep him there for the ensuing two win ters.
 Mir and Mrs Robert II. Mccormick Jr, the latter until few months ago wi an Saf day for Europe They had planned to remain for the welding of Medill McCor- mick, who is a cousin of Mir. McCor- mick, to Miss Ruth Hanna at Cleveland on June 10, but have changed their minds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31
Wiser than He Knew.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
 In a college near Philadelphia, a noted professor one day called upon his class in natural science to give a definition of electricity He had given quite a long and scholarly talk upon the subject. in which the class had shown much inter est and attention At first no one re- sponded but all were in deep meditation. Again the professor repeated the ques- ton. with more emphasis. This time a young man in the rear of the room-one of the youngest in the class-lifted his hand while his eyes beamed with intel ligence.
 What is your answer?' asked the pro lessor.
 The student looked sheepishly about him. and hesitated.
 Well, tell us. said the professor.
 He rubbed his head thoughtfully for a moment. and then replied. T did know. but I have forgotten"
 ''What a pity."- said the professor, "the only man in this wide universe who ever knew what electricity is-and he has for potffnl'
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vases can be utilized for any of the short

vases can be utilized for any of the short stemmed flowers.
 The decanter of an old cordial set stands in a small crystal pail. the surface of which is cut to give 1t a frosted ap- pearance The pail is cireled with nickel bands and from the upper one of these are suspended half a dozen small glasses.
 Four perfume bottles when joined form a perfect circle and fit into a fanciful case of French gilt. Each bottle has a fourth part of an elaborate gilt stopper, which is incomplete until the four sepa- rate shoppers are fitted together into the case.
 A work basket which is almost round opens at both sides and the center is at- tached to pretty ribbon-trmmed han dle It is lined with pink satin. and con tains necessary little sewing implements. This is $G.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31
s5oo.oo REWARD.

The Union station board of control will pay five hundred dollars ($5O0) reward for the arrest and conviction of the party, or parties. still at large, who stole S672g Sc in cash and valuable papers from the Union station ticket office in Birmingham on the night of May l5 1908
 E. NJ. SPARKS. Chairman. Birmingham. Ala. May p, 1903
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DKeepineD a King.

It costs money to entertain king on his travels. The Duke of Buecleugh has just been putting Dalkeith palace in shape to receive King Edward and Queen Alex andra. Between thirty and forty rooms at the palace are being refurnished by a London firm. In their majesties' pri- vate apartments every article of furni- ture and all the draperies and hangings are. in accordance with royal visit eti- quette. new, and the private rooms are being repapered and redecorated,
 The drainage of the palace is being over- hauled-if the place is like most of the old palaces it needs it-and iron drains substituted for tue old pipes. The prin- ciple officers of the suit are to be lodged al the palace and if the accommodation is inadequate Newbattle abbey, the prop erty of the Marquis of Lothian, will be placed at their disposal The whole first flat of the principle hotel in Edinburgh has also been secured for the retaners.
 Let us do your electricaT xro,.lx TTnifad Elaofri0 Co
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The Home of Modern convenlences.

From the New York Evening Sun.
 "A few weeks ago." said a modest man. "I was invited to the new home of a friend who is very rich. We had no more than exchanged greetings than he began to show me the wonders of his house.
 "The architect and the electricians
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man, blushing at the remembrance, "in came my friends wife, who happened to be in the tub"
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For sS there Is three-part mirror of green stained oak. "'he mirrors are oval and the francs are finished with a slight trimming of nickel This can be used either on dressing table or attached to the wall.
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Remember Sundays Hill man Hospital collections at all the churches.
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Linen walking skirts for young girls are from s2.5O upwards. For this price they are thoroughly we'll made and are of a reliable quality of linen. The smart est are trimmed with stitched bands of the goods.
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The top shelf of a stained green book rack has row of small volumes. all made of wood and burnt with poppy de- signs made to correspond with the decor ations on the book rack. From this shelf curtain of moss green China silk pro- tects the under shelves and their qon- tents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31

Half-inch bias bands of white chiffon. joined with white silk fagoting forms the principal part of a dainty stole. This is arranged through the center and it is bordered on both sides with accordion plaited chiffon ruffles
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Pretty ecru lawns with white lace stripes through them are reduced to 12ls cents yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31

Over the tops of some of the latest cut glass flower vases are screens of very fine brass wire In this way the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31

Let us do your electricaT work. United Electric Go.
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Trays of carved lacquer are brilliantly colored. If they are yellow the shade is the most vivid and the same way with red One of these. with chrysanthe- nuns beautifully carved on it. is S3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-31

Black lace mits for $l.50 pair are en- tirely handmade in a frail web-like pat l tern,
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An Empire fan of carved ivory has delicately colored designs set in it through the center. The opened fan is not more than four inches wide and is $6
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The back of sterling silver ink well is designed like the point of stub pen. This extends considerably apove the top of the ink bottle and between them Is a space for silver pen-holder.
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Brown and white and navy blue and white grenadines have narrow strips of the darker color under scroll patterns ot white. These are of the lightest weight and are reduced to IS cents a yard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Bonded To Keep The Peace,

Some little excitement was caused
the latter part Of last week by tele.
gram from Bloomington, Nebraska to
IT, e. Utter, announcing that muir.
der had been committed in Glenwood
township. Mr., Utter Immediately
proceeded to the scene of the trouble
where A. j. Stanton had been causing
the excitement. 1t seems that Mr..
Stanton and wife who were the only
ones occupying the house had quarrel
LED during the night and that Slant
ton had threatened to kill his wife.
she was so frightened that she fled
warning some of the children who
were sleeping in the granery of her
husbands threat, as she passed. She
was found the next day and supplied
with cash by one Of the children and
f. Q. Keehl WAS requested to convey
her to the station that she might
take the train for Pennsylvania. This
angered Stanton and he threatened to
shoot Keele, and mounted horse and
gave chase, starting for Bloomington.
But Keehl and Mrs. Stanton had gone
to Agra, and hence avoided danger.
The report however of the murder
OF Keehl or Mrs. Stanton had become
current and and was sent to sheriff
Utter.
When Stanton, who had been held |
In Nebraska returned, he was taken
before justice Of the peace Jones and
placed under bond for $lOO to keep
peace, f. @. Keehl being one of the
signers. The old man seems to be
penitent and will probably give no
further trouble.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

county clerks of Kansas during more
IMAM two years, in which the law has
been In existence. For instance, will
some one tell US how many applica.
tions for license have been made to
the clerk of Phillips county Is it
not fact that peddlerS, in this coun.
ty, as we'll as others, are going right
on to business without license, and
nothing is said about it, inaSmuch as
the license law is generally regarded a
FARCE, and can never be popular in a
liberty-loving state like Kansas.
AS a concluding thought we ask,
how can we expect law to be enforc-
ed (even though it be a good law,
when no penalty is attached against
its non-enforcement ? 1t can hardly
appear that the lawmakers were sin
cere in the enactment of the peddler's
license law, or they would have i'm
posed a penalty on officers who fail to
enforce the law. The officers can act
or not as he chooses. And with a law
Astounding in so many inconsistencies
as we find in this, we can not see how
any humane and discreet officer can
take action against any person who
feels compelled to resort to peddllng
for living. L. G. CHASE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

wealthy men in the United States to
day, in mercantile business started
out as peddlers.
1t is true that some are quite averst
to the business lnSomuch, that they
can hardly treat peddler with ordi
nary courtesy; but are not such usual.
ly governed more by their intelligenc
Can they give single valid reason
why they should dislike a gentleman
that goes from place to place to sci
his goods any more than one that is
more stable or fixed in his business
Indeed we can recognize very little
difference between him who peddles
goods or sells by sample and the mer.
chant who runs his free delivery, in
our cities and sells to order.
We favor therefore, a repeal of the
law, as it infringeS on the rights of
humanity in laudable efforts to make
a living by the sweat of the brow
Under this law, with certain limi-
tations, a man has no right to engage
as a travelling salesman. He is pro-
hibited from accommodating a large
class of people in districts remote
from cities and towns, by Offering his
merchandise in exchange for butter,
eggs, poultry, rags, etc. We say pro-
hibited, for the one hundred dollar
license fee charged for travelling with
a wagon is exorbitant and can not
usually be borne by even the most
successful peddler.
The law is in favor of the man of
reasonable competency, but against
the poor man with no home of his
own. That is, peddler who is a res.
ident taxpayer of the county is not
under obligations to pay license:
while a man with no real eState-no
home to shelter him from the wintry
blaSt--has to pay license of a hun
dred dollars year. The provision of
the act Is not to apply sin any county
in which the bona tide owner or agent
is a resident" 1t is to apply to the
poor man. in6rm-it may be of age, or |
out of health and with a big family
such a one can not peddle without a !
license of $50 for each period of six !
months; while the man with good
home, and a taxpayer as he must be,
cal peddle all he wants 70 without !
license.
And now which Is the biggest NUS
ance, the poor peddler, in his honest
toll, or the law enacted against him
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
A Good Marksman.

o. W. Whitney tells a tale which
some Of the professional hunters may
find 1t hard to beat. 1t happened
about two weeks ago, one cool rainy
morning. Mr.. Whitney had taken
his bucket and hoe and started for
the potato patch some distance from
his residence. Crossing the wheat
field, he Spied crow crouchlng under
ashock of wheat, where 1t seemed to
be taking refuge from the storm, BY
making careful "sneak" to the
shock from the opposite side he sue
ceeded In gaining a good position for
a "shot" with the hoe and "flred"
away killing his game. Going on to
the potato field, he scared up half
grown rabbit and "shot" it also with
the hoe. On his return an old lack
Ventured too near and was killed In a
like manner. Since hearing this story
we believe that the man behind the
hoe Is what counts on an expedition
OF that nature and Mr.. Whitney holds
the championship as best marksman
with the hoe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

Why talk about the peddler nuisance
against the inconsistency of such a
law? Why not talk about the "laW
nuisance" that stands out so boldly
against the peddler in his legitimate
business I?
Again the law grants the privilege
OF a certain class of travelling sales
man to do business with merchants
etc. without license; but the peddler
and the man selling by sample to the
people in general has to pay license
Why this difference d? Under the law
ought not the man who travels and
sells goods to the people have the
same as he who sells to merchants .
They are both travelling statesmen,
and why should the law demand an
exhoroltant license from one and
nothing from the other? Is not such
law intruding somewhat on our
liberties inalienable rights, as guar
anteed under our principles of govern
ment? Is there anything right Or
just In such discrimination on part
OF the law making power? And what
officer can ever dare to enforce such
a law against the rights of humanity?
We claim that the peddler does not
interfere with the rights of humanity
nor with the morals of society In any
respect. They are not destructive to
the interests of society in any particu-
lar They have their part to perform
In a legitimate way, the same as
others, and no legislation has any
right to interfere with their business
any more than with others. The high
er law applies to the peddler in his
daily rounds as we'll as to the mer.
chant in his. The difference lies only
In the method of doing business. The
one travels, the other is stationary:
and each has enough to endure in the
struggle for an existence without the
interference of an unjust law.
And now, is it not fact that the
license law as relating to peddlers in
Kansas has been generally ignored ?
There has been scarcely no action in
regard to it, in any of the los counties
OF the state. We hear Of three coun-
ties that have given it any attention.;
and in one of these, the Judge modest
ly declared The law to be Impractical.
BILE, and intimated that it could not
stand test before the supreme court.
And we do not believe that very
many licenses have been issued by the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
PEDDLER NUISANCE.
AS Viewed From The Other Side.

"The Peddler Nuisance" quoted
from the Smith County Pioneer and
commented on by the HERALD Of Aug
9th, deserves our careful attention
The HERALD seems inclined to ioir
the Pioneer in it's support Of the Lii
cenSe law of 1901 requiring peddlers
to take out a license, fixing the fee
Thereon etc; and as this law stands to.
day before the people of this state, we
think a few words in regard to the
adviSability of the Act cannot come
2miSS.
n While it is a fact that we believe
in being law abiding as much as any
body in the country, it is a fact also,
as our readers must admit, that legiS-
lative bodies are often prone to enact
laws that are not only against the in
terestS OF the masses, but are incon-
sistent with the principles of our
national constitution as bearing upon
our rights and liberties as a peole.
We therefore suggest few thoughts
In regard to the so called "Peddler
Nuisance" and then leave our friend.
ly readers to their own conclusions as
to the propriety of the law, and as to
whether 1t is worthy OF our respect or
otherwise.
AS a matter of course we are under
obligations to pay our respects to the
acts of legislative bodies only so far as
they contribute to the we'll being of
humanity and adhere to the principles
of government under which they are
enacted. The design of law is to con-
fer the greatest favOrs possible on the
greatest number; and anything that
comes short of this is not worthy of
respect, and should be repudiated by
the press and by great people who
stand at the bottom of all law under
our form of government.
AS for our part we take square issue
with the License law as it appears in
chapter 7, laws of 1901 relating to
peddlers, A peddler cannot be regard
ed as a nuisance under the law. His
Is a legitimate busineSS ana ougkv !,
not to be ignored by either the press
or legislative bodies. 1t furnishes
employment for men of small means
and 1t is fact that some of our most
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Shipping Association.

Those interested in the shipping
association met at the courthouse
Saturday afternoon and effected a
permanent organization by electing
James johnson chairman and A. W.
Borrell secretary. Petitions have been
circulated and number Of shares, at
$40 each subscribed, but owing to the
busy season very few farmers had been
seen. Another meeting will be held
in the near future. Quite number
were'prese2t at the meeting and an
interest in the movement is being
manifested.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank those who rem
dered such kindly assistance during
the sickness and death OF our dear
one, Ellie Larkin, also for tribute of
respect, the beautiful flowers furnish
ed by the w. G. T. U.-Robert Larkin
J W. Kingery and family, r. G. Lar
kin and family.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Announcement,

l have sold half interest In my
grain and feed business to Thomas
Montgomery and we will enlarge it
this fall. You will find a market for
grain of all kinds, hay, straw and al.
falfa baled. Give us a call when In
need of anything in our line.
CARL LA RUE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Teachers Wanied

We need at once a few more teach
ers, both experienced and inexperienc-
cd. We have more calls this year
than ever before. Schools and col
leges supplied with competent teach.
ers free OF cost. Address with STAMP.
American Teachers Association, J.
L GRAHAM, LID, Mgr, Memphis
Tenn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Underwear.

While it may be a little
warm to talk about Winter
Underwear, we would like to
call your attention to the fact
that we have the warmest pro-
positions in the west. Don't
forget us.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

II you have any thing for sale or
desire to make a purchase, let your
wants be made public through the
columns Of the Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Cluny Laces.

We have an elegant line of
Cluny Laces in white, and
ecrue. Just the thing for
your new fall dresses-Be up
to-date.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Bonded Indebtedness,

The bonded debt Of the state, in.
Guiding the bonds issued by state,
counties, cities, townships and school
districts aggregates s33,OS9,44l, or
about $40, per capita. The bonded
debt of the state is only $685., 900, all
held by the state school fund.
The county bonded debt is $40, 900
held by the state school fund.
The bonded townships are.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

Children's, Misses and Ladies' Coaks-Aher
giving this matter much thought we have decided
to put in a complete line Of Cloaks, and we are now
in position to show you some Of the best things in
medium priced goods all are Of the very latest style.
Don't tail to drop in and give us a look, and It
would be wise to select what you are going to
want before the stock gets broken< = =
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

1HeSe"DOnuS are payable at the
Kansas Fiscal Agency in New York
city.
School district bonds are very light
and In total amount to but a few
thousand dollars.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

Shoes! Shoes!!
We consider ourself FORUM
ate in securing Complete
Sample Line of Shoes that we
know will be alright in every
respect and we are going to
put the entire line of 4S7 pairs
on sale Sept 5th at exactly
wholesale prices. Now we
might do as many merchants
do, put these shoes on sale at
a profit of from IS to SOC per
pair and they would yet be
cheap, but we are badly crowd
ed for room and have decided
to close them out at wholesale
or less and give you the adj
vantage. Don't fail to look
them over and see what you
can use. They are BAR
GAINS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Blankets.

Considering the big advance
IN the cotton market we think
we have some extra good val
ues in Cotton Blankets. Ask
to see them.