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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
SIR EDWARD ARNOLD DIES.
Has Relapse During the Morning
 Which Results Fatally.

London. March 24.-Sir Edwin Arnold, the distinguished author and writer died here today.
 Although Sir Edwin suffered of late years from partial paralysis he did not become seriously i'll until last week. Early this morning he had a relapse from which he did not rally and died peace fully at 10:30. Sir Edwin continued his literary work until recently, his last writ ing being in connection with the Russo Japanese war in which he was greatly interested The funeral will take place March 2S. The body will be eremated al Woking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
Buys Out a comnetifor.

Mexico City, March 24-The federal dis trict railway company. which controls the electric street lines here, has bought all the property of the Mexican Traction company, which was planned as rival system. and in which Pittsburg capitalists were interested. The federal district com- pany is a London corporation.
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NOTES ANp PERSONALS.

The following young ladies have been selected as sponsors and maids of honor for the indoor baseball game at the Ath- letic club tonight: Birmingham Athletic club, Miss Jennie Trimble sponsor, Miss Alice Moore and Miss Mary Anderson maids of honor: New York Nationals, Miss Bertha Prowelln sponsor, Miss Elizabeth Jemison and Miss Alabama King maids oi bnpnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

tan assoeiation Every one who is in- terested in Y w. c. A. work is requested 10 bring a book for the library, which now includes about fifty volumes.
 The occasion of the book shower is the regular monthly social and both, ladies and gentlemen, are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
Social and Personal.

Mrs. Clemmie Brown delightfully."- en- tertafned a few of her friends yesterday evening at her home on Third street.
 The Epworth league held an interesting meeting tonight at the First Methodist church. An excellently arranged pro- gramme was carried out.
 Mir and Mrs w. F. kernan left last right for Cincinnati to attend the fu neral of Mrs. George Herman. who died in that city last Tuesday
 MT. $. O. Goet of Macon. Ga, is visit ing Pratt City friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

Key & Mosely, one of the largest furni ture firms in the city, will shortly move from the old stand on Fourth street, near Ezel station to the old postoffice build ing on First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
NEW POSTAL CARDS.
Sherman's Picture on One Side and
 Sheridan's on the Other.

washington. March 24.-The postoffice department has given notice that new domestic postal card of the one-cent de- nomination will be issued when the sup ply of present cards of the old design at the various postal distributing stations is exhausted.
 The new card will bear the portrait of Gen. William T. Sherman on the message side. and a portrait of Gen. Philip II. Sheridan on the reply side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY loaned on real estate; s100 up. City Loan and Banking Co.,. l06 N. Fist street. l-Z9- tf MONEY TO LENDING are prepared to make loans on first-class residence and business property. w. B. Leedy & Co 3-20-7t
 WE BUY life insurance policies and will pay more than the companies. If issued on the 10, IS or 20 year dividend plan. and paid for 6ls, sl4 or 1ets years. re- spectively. Traders Investment Co.,. s1s-17 Empire building. AilaE.a. Ga. 3-I0-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
BUSINESS CHANGES.

PAY cash for old line life Insurance policies. w. H. Ferguson. Ill Title Guarantee Bldg. Birmingham.
 2-21-1mo
 s15O0 WILL establish and control a perm anent business in Birmingham capable of payng si0000 yearly. No time for euri- osty seekers. Address G. E. w, care Age-Herald. 3-24-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
Extendinu Culvert.

The city street force is busily engaged this week in extending the brick cul- vert on Fourth street The street Is be- ing made wider and the brick work of the culvert is being extended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
SITUATIONS WANTED.

A thoroughly equipped and reliable su- perintendent of mines, holding also mine foremans certificate, is open for en- gagement; highest references as to abil- ity and integrity. Address R. Gerard,
 Birmingham, general delivery. S-22-10t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
Spring Openings Today.

A number of Pratt City dry goods stores will have their regular spring openings tomorrow and Saturday Elaborate prepa- rations are being made, and the open ings promise to be largely attended. Some of the stores have arranged for orchestras to render musical programmes in the evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
WANTED.
22s-4-5-6 First National Bank Building

[ NEW LIST-FOR SALE. s3500-100 feet, corner Charles avenue and Georgia street. s20 0O0-3-story brick; 2d ave. s6000-Large block ground on railroad; $500 cash. s45c0-25 feet on Second ave. s60co-Negro houses; pays 20 per cent. s3O0o-Ave. c. between 18th and 18th; im- proved. s45Oo-sd ave. between 24th and 18th; pays 15 per cent s76c0-Brict stores; ave. D. s60O0--4th ave and 12th st.. 150x1s1 S050-Lot 50x190. ave E. s7750-Beautiful 9th ave. residence s11 ,000-Highland ave. residence. s60O0-H Highland ave. cottage. s3s50-R Residence. Humboldt ave. 5000 Residence. Juniper ave; 100 feet
 w. 8. lEEDY & co.
 Phones 42 l12 North 21st St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
BOOK SHOWER.

There will be book shower this after noon and evening from to 10 o'clock in the parlors of the Young Women's Chris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
cLloNlAN CLUB.

Mrs. s. F. Thompson will entertain the clonian club this afternoon. A large at tendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

to visit retail trade for mercantile house; salary $24 weekly; ex- penses advanced: previous experience unnecessary. National, Caxton. Chicago
 3-19-7r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
FOR RENT.

FOR RENTING. 241S Fourth avenue, ! rooms porcelain bath; desirable. $37 50.
 w. B. Leedy & Co.,, No. 112 N Fist street. Phone No. 42. 3-25-3t FOR RENTING. 929 S 17th street, rooms. bath, gas servants house, sta be; very desirable. Price, s35 00. w. B. Leedy & Co.,, No. 112 N. Fist street.
 Phone No 42 3-25-3t
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ROOMS coR RENT.

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room; hot and cold bath. 1872 5th avenue, north.
 3-25-3t FOR RENT-Large front room. with or without board private family. 16OS 9th avenue.
 FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms, two beds in room; modern brick residence. 1911 Park avenue. Peoples phone s39 3-16-tf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

WANTED-Twentyf carpenters and millwrights; f1rst-class wages paid to hrst-class men, Mcclure Lumber Co.
 Wagar, Ala. S-23-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

WANTED = By manufacturing house,
 trusty assistant for branch office. SIS paid weekly. Position permanent. No capital required. Previous experience not essential Address Branch Super intendent Como Blk. Chicago. 3-25-3t
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FOR sALE-Beautifui lots at Helena Heights on new Ensley car line. You can pay 5000 per month without inter est. Jemison Real Estate and Insur- ance Co., 123-4-6-6 First Nat. Bank. Bldg. 3-1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE-Desirable property, business district. south 20th st. Lot 10Ox100 it., space for stores will rent $25 month each. Paying $40.00 month as 1t stands, the houses can be moved at small cost Nothing else from Ave F to Union de- pot for less than s1O0.OO foot, our price only sSO0O front foot See us. Jones' Barnett Co.,, 12O N. Fist st.
 FOR SALE-Modern residence, No 62s South 20th street. close in. Call for price and terms. w. B. Leedy & Co S-25-7t FOR SALE-Beautiful lots at Helena Heights on new Ensley car line You can pay 5000 per month without inter est. Jemison Real Estate and Insur- ance Co.,. 123-4-5-6 First Nat. Bank. Bldg. 3-1-tf
 A SNAP-4-room house and nice lots; COW shed and chicken house; ideal home; price to suit; city water. M. Maloney, Jeweler, 1926 1st avenue.
 3-2-wed-
 FOR SALE-Modern residence, North 21st street between 7th and Sth avenues $1000o. w. B. Leedy & Go. 3-25-7t FOR SALE-The two-story brick building on the east side of 18th st. south of A. c. s. tracks, now occupied as saloon and eating house; known as Nick place; building to be torn down and material removed by April 10 will be vacated April 1. Address bids to J. P Ross. secretary, Birmingham Railway Light and Power Co. 3-10-tt sS000-Northeast corner 10th ave. and 18th st.. south. Lot 50x17O feet. elevated graded, soded. city water; besides being the most attractive building lot on South Highlands. Terms 1-3 cash. bal ance easy. Will sell 100 feet front for $5750 Call if you want to trade. Jones' Barnett Co.,, 120 N. Fist st.
 FOR SALE-Handsome Highland avenue residence; hardwood floors electric lights; furnace and two bathrooms: easy terms; 5000 cash, balance $50 per month at 6 per cent. w. B. Leedy G Co
 3-20-7t
 FOR SALE-A large boarding house; six teen rooms, furnished complete; near In the most desirable part of town: an av. craze of more than forty boarders req. son for selling, leaving town. Addres. L. L.. care Age-Herald 3-20-T SODA WATER pays large profits; foun. tains from s65 up. on easy monthly pay. ments; little cash required: catalogue of great bargains free; do not delay oi you may be too late: soda water tanks repaired Robert NJ. Green X Sons Philadelphia. Pa. 3-20-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

WANTED-A live young man from IS to
 20 years of age as news agent on rail-
 road Call quick 1914 Morris ave. 3-242t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

A SNAP-4-room house and nice lots: COW shed and chicken house; ideal home; price to suit; city water. M Maloney Jeweler 1926 1st avenue. 3-2-wed-f -fri-sl-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
To Remove Business.

10 o'clock and accompany the remains to the cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

FOR SALE-Modern residence, No. 629 South goth street; close in. Call for price and terms w. B. Leedy & Go.
 3-o5-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Energetic man to travel in Alabama for manufacturer; SIS per week and expenses; salary paid week ly; expenses advanced. Slendd chance for advancement. Advertising Dept, TOP Star Bldg, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
MIscELLANEo
REAL ESTATE.
FOR REIN T :.

A store on 2d ave, near 10th st; 50 feet front; also other stores in desirable loca-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
WANTED.

Residences on the South Highlands from s4o0O to s60oo dollars; parties desiring to sell will please see us.
 BROWN, BROTHERS & CO.,, Bell phone 3St. Woodward Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25

FOR SALE-Modern residence, North Fist
 street between 7th and Sth avenues. $10.000. w. B. Leedy & Co 3-25-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-25
ONE GENT A WORD.

RATES-1c. a word a day; no ad taken for less than 25c for first iD sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-20

is exactly 73, s24. 1926. or was at 10 o'clock
this morning, when the last estimate
was made The number for our own
state is a few over 3 million, and for
this city and county nine hundred
thousand. Do you know the value OF
what a fuIl-grown rat consumes in a
day2''
How should I?''
Yes. how should you or any other
woman take any interest in such
things when there are novels to be
had at 10 cents apiece, and all ths
stores are advertising spring bargains
You have never given 1t a passing
thought or course, and you won't re-
member it Is minutes, but let me ten
you that the cash value of what every
rat eats and destroys every "A hours is
exactly cents. To say nothing OF
what 100 millions OF rats are costing
the country every day. the cost to this
city alone is far in excess OF $4,000
per week. or about 81, 600, 600 a year
Dear me, but who would have be-
-lieved ft?'
a million a year wasted in one city
alone, besides the annoyance one Is put
to by having rats around the house
Suppose this million could be saved,
Mrs Bowser-suppose a hundred mil
lion per year could be saved? Would
there be any widGws waillng for bread
or orphans shivering with the cold
Would the man who could bring about
this SAVING De SpOEC1 u as @AC&~----
than Washington, or referred TO as
ssyyhy. he would be praised to the
Skies replied Mrs. Bowser. but you
YOU don't mean to say?
Il mean to say, my dear woman
mean TO saw that right here in this
package is the stuff to do the business:
and that the name of the man VINO VIII
do it is Bowser-
You are astonished, are you? I
tbo11rht YOU would be. For twenty
wears YOU have referred TO my fads ana
held it I'D to me that was soft marx
but I have bided my time MY tune
has come at last In a montn VIII
have extermfnated every rat IN the
citv: in a year America will not have
one left. Six months hence you VIII
see my statue in bronze or marble IN
almost every public square in the coun-
try, and if your cheeks dom nusn WIFI
nride YOU are no wife Of mine
what have you done2" she asked as
she looked over at the cat and noticed
that the feline had both eyes haf smut
and her mouth on the grin
Il have simply discovered an e1ter-
rniuator that vii lslay rats by the tens
OF thousands while humanity sleeps
More than that, each rodent taxes Elm
self out into the street TO die and Wnere
own grave. They fall like wheat before
the reaper's scythe-"
but 1 don't see how-how-
you don't see how discovered 1t,
he finished, as she hung on TO her
words. Experiment, Mrs Bowser-tine
an1 Thought and experiment year
age / decided to do some great thing
before I died. 1t was either TO REFORM
the morals of the stage or to kill on the
rats of America As they wouldn't give
-,7e free masses to the theater to begin
nv reform on. 1 turned to rats, and
this little package here is the result
Pats cry for it. They no sooner eat it
than they are taken with a great desire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-20

We tranSpoSe him into the remote fu-
ture and dream of the gIories which
shall be ours when all the wells which
now hide him shall be lifted Christ's
cure for trouble is to live with God be-
side US in our every day experiences;
to take God to the Office, a partner in
our business; to take God to the parior,
a sharer in our pleasure.-Rev. Howard
Dufield, Presbyterian. New York.
THE GREATEST BOOK
The Bible is still the greatest book of
religion that We possess The work of
our great scholars, as our own expert
ences, is making this more apparent
continualIy-Rev. c. K. Jones, Uuita-
rian, Los Angeles, Cal
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
CHURCH
II Christ were to look over our land
think he would say that the church is
today confronted with greater and
grander opportunities than ever before
in its history.-Rev. DR.. J. Ross Steven
son, Presbyterian. New York
HELPING HUMANITY
With hands full of helpful charity
with d word IN season to him that is
weary, with a heart at leisure from
itself to soothe and sympathize, we are
sent to bring ourselves into contact with
humanity at the point Of need.-Rev. T.
J. ViIlers, Baptist, Indianapolis.
MASTERS RECIPE FOR HAPPI-
NESS.
My brother, are you unhappy? Do
the things that now occupy your
satisfaction and peace and Joy? Try
the Masters recipe for happiness. De-
sire earnestly to bless your fellow men
Put the principle into practice-Rev.
DR.. H s Bradley, Presbyterian, At
lanta. Ga
THE MYSTERY OF RELIGION.
While We try to think clearly we are
learning the weakness OF the rational
powers. Dogma is losing its authority
over US. The passion for definfteness is
giving way to the sense of mystery over
US and in US. In religion, as in art, the
beauty and power of it lie often IN the
vagueness of it. Extreme of definition
kilIs--Rev- jeremiah Cromer. Congre-
gationaIist, St Louis
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championship Of the state, but seeing
that a family cow was more than prob
able she decided to cancel her engage
ment and remain inside Mr.. BoWser
got up and walked back and forth
few times and flushed from red towhite
and back again, but presently his
anger disappeared and he sat down and
picked up his pamphlet and asked:
Mrs BoWser, have you any idea of
the number of rats running loose in
America at this present moment ?"
GOOD gracious, nor she replied
4 thought not. and I am prepared
to astonish you. The number, as esti-
mated by good authority, is slightly
over 100 miI1ion-100 million, Mrs. Bow
ser. If they were strung out in single
file, head to tail, they would reach clear
around the world"
Il thought there might be 10 or L.
she unused. but as for hundred mil
lion
'tHThat is for all America, Mrs. Bow
ser The number in the United States
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look out of your windows and see
carload OF dead rats in front of the
house, and you'll turn about and en-
brace me and give me my just dues at
last I will now go down and prepare
for the slaughter"
But you will be careful and not
fool with the hot water boiler or the
sion? she entreated, while the cat put
on a solemn look and purred as hard
as she could.
Mr.. Rowser gave her a look of min
gled pity and contempt, and picked up
his package and went downstairs. fol-
lowed at Z respectful distance by the
cat Mrs. Bowser heard him poking
around for a quarter OF an hour, and
then he passed on down cellar to fix
the furnace
He had returned to the kitchen and
was jumped to her feet by wild yell
of 'tPoIicet'' That was followed by a
cry Of Fire. and that again by
shrek for Help Her knees sud-
denly weakened and she could hardly
make her way downstairs, but when
she opened the kitchen door it was to
witness a spectacle that appalled, her
That exterminator had brought a
hundred or more rats into the house
fighting over it and enjoying the taste
and asking for more. They had come
with a rush, and Bowser had been
driven to mount q chair, and the cat
had Ieaped upon the kitchen table,
and both were prisoners. Mrs. Bowser
grabbed the broom and laid about her
with pluck and vigor. Temporarily
dismayed, the rats permitted Bowser
and the cat to escape and close the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-20
BOWsER's DISCOVERY.
He Has 8 Sure Thing on Rats and
Gives It q Trial

Just what Mr.. Bowser had in the lit
tie package in his hand when he came
up to dinner the other evening Mrs.
Bowser couldn't guess, and he careful
~ laid it aside and volunteered no in
formation until the meal was finished
and they had settled down for the even
ing There was a glow of satisfaction
on his face that warned her to beware,
and now and then he chuckled to him
self like a man with a good thing up
his sleeve This continued for q quar-
ter of an hour, and then he took
pamphlet from his pocket and assumed
a serious air and said:
Mrs. Bowser, have some rather
strange literature here. and If you don't
mind will read few interesting sta
tistics.''
Why can't we go into Green's to-
night for a game of cards?" she Quer-
led.
Because 1 have something of far
more Importance on hand 1 have been
experimenting for the last few weeks,
and tonight I am about to bring my
laborS to q. head
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to go out into the highway and die To-
night I shall clear our own house Of the
pests, and tomorrow the exterminator
shall be in the hands OF hundreds of
our fellow citizens"
But I am afraid that something will
come OF it." protested Mrs Bowser.
You never do anything Of the sort but
What-What-"
Certainly something Will come Of It
Millions of dead rats and millions OF
dollars saved to the country will come
of it. That's the idea, you know"
And you won't blame me7"
Blame you? Don't be a chump, Mrs
BoWser. When did 7 ever blame you,
and where will there be q chance to
blame on this occasion? There are no
less than five ratholes IN our kitchen
From fifty to one hundred rats come
out and gambol and disport themselves
every night All I have to do is to put
a little pile of this stuff on the floor in
front of each hole, and the exterminator
does the rest Tomorrow morning you
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ct thought you had some little
scheme on hand when I saw that pack
age Are you going to sow grasseed
on the cement of the cellar bottom ~
Madam. don't take me for a fool
not quitet'' he brusqueIy replied.
Perhaps you've got a lot of peas
which ripen in March,
Probably
s'Or you are going to plant corn on
the brickbats in the back yard2"
whatever I do it viii be some tom
fool thing of course You can't credit
me with having the brains of a frog.
Instead of rejoicing with me that my
la bors have been crowned with sue
cess, you are ready to fling out fnnuen-
does and insults to discourage me- 1
was going to tell you all about it, but
now you won't get Word-not a
word
The cat had made arrangements to
meet a neighbor's feline in the back
yard at o'clock and scrap for the
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RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.
Gems Cleaned from ths Teachings of
All Denominations

Faith is the tie that binds all rela-
tionships, and the man who can
strengthen this tie is the representative
of heaven--Rev. DR.. ". J. Williamson,
Baptist, ST. Louis
GOD IN PRESENT TENSE.
The reason trouble is so troublesome
is that we seldom put God in the pres
ent tense. We transpose him into the
dim past and dwell upon the wonders
he wrought in the days of the fathers.
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door behind them. Then they issued
forth again in increased numbers in
search of more OF that good stuff
L knew how it would bel" painting
~ exclaimed Mrs. Bowser, as she sank
into chair in the dining room
Bowser had got a scare and It took
him two or three minutes to rally.
Instead Of discriminating the rats.
you have simply drawn hundreds
more and we viii be eaten out OF
house and home. I knew it would be
So I knew
Woman he said as he lowered
over her with the dignity OF a Caesar,
Il wish to hear nothing further from
you The conspiracy to assassinate me
is as plain as the nose on your face,
and tomorrow my lawyer will see your
lawyer and arrange about the divorce
and a1imony. Goodnight, wouId-be
murderess goodnight p Copyright.
Tt makes = woman terribly near
sighted to her friends to ride in a car
rage when they are walking
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Persons desiring the SER
vices of the Washburn Quar-
tette, address
BERT SUTTON,
Washburn College, for terms.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-15
BURGLARS STILL
WORK IN THE HILLS

The past winter seems to have been
a particularly prosperous one for
burglars operating in the hills, par
ticularly In the Cracker Creek and
Cable Cove districts. During the
past few weeks The Miner has re-
ported number of instances where
buildings at mines not operating
during the winter have been broken
into and everything moveable, house
hold furniture, utensils, powder and
even staple provisions, have been
stolen.
But the job done at the Pulsaki
breaks the record. President T. w.
Davidson was out at this property a
few days since and states that
thieves have made IA clean sweep
there. carrying away the ore car and
200 feet of track. iron rails.
~ would seem to have been i'm
possible to move this heavy material
while the snow was Oh the ground. so
IL is thought that the theft must have
occurred quite recently. IL is next
to impossible TO identity stolen prop.
erty ot this character, ~ there are
scores of cars of an identical pattern
in use at the mines, and iron rails.
like "cooIs" of the popular song, all
look alike.