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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Millinery, Parasols, Gloves and Easter Novelties.

A $4,000 STOCK.

All the imported Paris Hats, bearing the names and ad
at 10 per cent discount All S. to $50 Parasos
and Rufus at per cent discount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
JAPAN's COAL TREASURES.
Little Kingdom Exports Over Seven
 Million Tons Annually.

From the New York Commercial.
 Till quite lately Japan was exporting over seven million tons of coal yearly, as against four million tons in 1894. The countries of the Far East really now look to Japan for their coal As a fact, however. Japanese coal is of an inferior quality. It is very bitumnous. with much smoke and ash, and adheres to the well either, but it possesses the immense advantage of being found in region that can be reached only at consdera ble cost and delay by either British or American coal.
 The island of Kiou Siou is the principal coal basin that is being worked in Japan. It is affirmed, nevertheless, from a geo. logical survey that has been made, that Yezo contains 000O0.O00 tons of the pre- cious combustble, about as much as can be assigned to all the rest of Japan. Of this 1000 900 tons somewhat less than one half Is located below the sea level. There Is evidently plenty to go on with, even If the figures claimed are not in reality about five times too small, as some experts contend. New coal beds have been struck at Shinano, Nogato and at Akia.
 The importance of the coal industry n Japan. however. can be deduced from the fact that the Yubari Coal Mining com pany employs 3,700 workmen. Analysis of the grade of coal. when desicated, gives 52.54 per cent carbon, 42-ss per cent eaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail- road Companv-"The New Wav"


 The undeveloped resources along the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City rail road are perhaps superior to those of any other railroad in the south; the timber Is practically inexhaustible. consisting of inc highest grades of long yellow leaf nine. short leaf pine and a variety of hardwoods. The line also traverses one of the finest farming and agricultural sec lions to be found in the south. Cores nondence is solicited from those contem- plating the loca tion of any kind of man. lfacturing enterprise or who may be nrosnecting for a superior field for the n,rpose of tilling the soil. In addition to inc merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple, we would call especial attention to the peculiar ad- vantapes which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising, splendid transpor- tation facilities to the best markets at reasonable cost T-formation cheerfully given on request to L. B. Sullivan. Gen. err. Freight and Passenger Agfnt. Mo- bile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
and tar. and 4.57 per cent red cinder. It

and tar, and 4.57 per cent red cinder. It furnishes 5711 per cent of coke.
 The beds of Kiou Siou are by far the most important in Japan, being to the northwest of the island over against Corea. All the coal from this section gives too generous proportion of asn and sulphur and from 3S to 70 per cent of combustible gas; the quality is but medium, but 1t sells readily at remuner- ative prices in the Far East, especially as the workings are not deep and the min ing and handling are quite inexpensive. This coal is freighted largely from Moji in the Strait of Shlmonese Ki, which ls the shipping port for coal. It is quoted nl the ports of Kiou Sou at from to ' yen a ton, or from g to s3.50 delivered at Shanghai; household coal is sold at from s4 to $50. Cardiff or Welsh coal In the same place costs from sS to SIP ton; coal from Australia or Tonkin never fetches more than from $ to s6 per ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Not BreakabIe.
From Judge.

Y TOIfI JUUBt
 Clarence Willboy-I have come to con- suit you in regard to breaking my uncle s will
 Bill Conkey Uawyer)-How much did he leave7
 Clarence Willboy-Efve thousand dol- lars.
 Bill Conkey--Break A s5000 will? Wy, say, young feller. S5OO0 wouldn't last long enough to make dent in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

Rubber Gloves for women-For housework, gardening-no chapped hands if you use them-A Dollar here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For County Treasurer.

hereby announce myself a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary
 Fl. c. MILLER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Get our Corset Filter.

Get our Corset Filter.
 Fit a pair of new corsets on you Some new shapes, just out. Every well known brand in stock, beside LaVida and Peetz, two styles ex- clusively our own.
 Have you seen the new Pneu- matic Bust Forms?
 Corset Parlors-Second Floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Associate Judqe.

l hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court C Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 2. T. RUDULPH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

Popuarly called the king of medicines Hoods sarsaparilla. It cures rheumatism and catarrh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

New Ribbons for sash and girdle. Linen effects, with embroidered spots; colored silk borders gilt de- signs. See them. Soc and upwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Coroner.

hereby announce myself candidate for coroner of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary
 w. D. PARIS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
SOME BITS GOSSIP (s;
 Of Things
 That are New. Have you seen the new belt brought out by Forsythe?
 Very fetching-Made of soft calf skin and suede feathers, medium and wide girdle effects, with pearl, steel and gilt buckles White, tan, blue, grey, cardinal and black. Exclusive to us.

New Neckwear for Women just in. Some very smart styles-one specially new one: "The Buster Brown Turnover and Tie" for wom. en. See them Monday at the wom. ems neckwear counter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
investigate It is a superstitoni nothing

B. R. T.-Sorry we cannot advise you about process for working low grace copper ore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

"Satinola"-Do you know? Every woman should Ask about it at our toilet coun. ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Register of the Circuit Court.

John s. Gillespie is a candidate for re- election to the office of register of the circuit court, of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Superintendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. P. M. M'Neil.
 I. w. McAdory is a candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

We are showing new Cotton Eta mines, Voiles, Lawns, etc. Many new styles-exclusive to this store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

NJ. c. H.-Name the state officials of Missouri and the justices of the supreme court of Missouri?
 A. Governor. A NJ Doekery lieuten- ant governor. T. l.. Rubey; secretary, Sam B. Cook; auditor, A. o. Allen; treas urer. R. P. Williams attorney general, c. R. Crow chief justice of the supreme court, W. M. Robinson; associate division I, Theodore Brace, W. M. Robinson, Will lsm c. Marshall, l.. B. Valiant: division ,. J. B. Can't, c. P. Burgess, James P. Fox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Chancellor Northwestern Division

John c. Carmichael is a candidate for reelection to the office of chancellor of the northwestern division, embracing lief ferson Fayette Bount and Tuscaloosa counties, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
 I am candidate for chancellor of the northwestern chancery division of Ala bama, which division is composed of the counties of Jefferson. Fayette. Blcunt and Tuscaloosa. Subject to the action of the democratic primary to be held on the 1lth of April. 1904. Respectfully.
 JOHN J. J. ALTMAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

Mrs. s. W. S.-Wiliam Black was the author of 'Madcap Violet" Sarah Grand wrote Heavenly Twins, and Florence Marryatt wrote Master Passion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Probate Judge.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce J. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. 11-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Callahan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce John Mcqueen candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit, subject to the action of the democra tic primary.
 The Herald is authorized to an- nounce John C. Pugh a candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial~ circuit, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

s. E. Greene is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

R. c. Rive are not familiar with the qualificatio required of a student of medicine. You can learn by address ing any medical school. Which Is the best medical school is a matter of opin- ion, and Is therefore not answerable in this column.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

The Aee-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes { pod cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

N. w. B.-The present population of St. St. Louis is about 60o,0o0. The Chicago and other fairs you name were probably in existence six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

F. k. H.-Has land surveyor the right to ignore a cornerstone government land? ?. If 1 cannot get justice from d surveyor to whom can l appeal?
 A. He has the right and is expected to correct errors made in previous surveys. ?. You can appeal to the courts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

J. w. S.-What is the principal religion of Japan?
 A. Mohammedanism. There are 2450 Orthodox Sunday schools. however with membership of 25,S33.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

R. R. .B.-No other information regard ing John the Baptist other than that contained in the Bible is available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

l hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

Buy her a Gas Range.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
ANNOUNCEME IS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue, subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Mondays Price 35c
2800 Yards Of SIX Crepe d6 6h6n6 On Special Sale Monday at 89c

evening $125; Monday only Checked Silks light shade checks 
  Fancy Suitngs Silk guaranteed Black Silk precipitation proof 27inch 69c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

l R. D.-The great bell at Moscow is
 hung in St. Ivan's. The bell of the Krem- 1 lin is not suspended; its weight Is 443772 l pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

This column is open to readers of The Age-Herald Anyone desiring informa- tion should address "Questions An swered," care The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

c. H. H.--Has the United States gov ernment ever issued gold coin of a lower denomination than one dollar? A. It has not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
 heseby announce myself candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the democratic party. J. k. P. LAIRD. hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH. The Age-Herald is authorized to an Lounce W. B. Burton candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidate Tor Board of Revenue. subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEVER. l hereby announce myself candidate ftr reelection to Board of Revenue, sub ject to the action of the democrat tic -pri- mary. H. w. CROOK. John M. Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidate Tor Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 ANDREW l.. McWILLIAMS.
 For Tax Collector
 hereby announce myself candidate Tor Tax Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. P B. BOWERS The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce George R. Tarrant of North Bir. mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
 William J. Mims of West End announces himself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party.
 For Solicitor.
 l hereby announce myself a candidate. for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that H. P Hefin Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

A. Congress has get to act and the
 date is unknown. ?. Yes. 3. Yes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

Reader.-When will the opening of the Rosebud reservation occur? ?. Can d man take out claim if he is a land own CT. B. Must man stay on his claim to s4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

J. H. Give know nothing of the mad stone, and hardly think 1t worth while to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that H. P. Hefin Is a candidate for reelection $ solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

The Age-Herald is authorized to an Lounce W. B. Burton candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of lief ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

| M. D. L.-Sir Henry Mortimer Durand | British minister at Washington, can probably supply you with papers relating 1 to New Zealand. The income of the czar of Russia is about $12000,000 Paper and
 silver are used for money in Canada
 United States bills usually pass al their
 face value in Canada-always at such
 centers as Montreal-but our coin is sub
 ject to a discount, as Canadian coins are here. =
 Engineer.-A letter addressed to the navy department. Washington, will bring you official and therefore valuable in- formation on the subject you ask about. Mai--Ethelbert Nevin was promising young composer who is said to have done the best work of any Boston musician ''Narcissus'' was his most popular work We do not recall the date of his death. J. H. Give know nothing of the mad stone. and hardly think 1t worth while to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

Reader.-Is there a journal published for tailors?
 A. Lots of them. In Chicago there's s the Apparel Gazette, in Bloomington, The Tailor, and in New York. American Clothier, American Tailor, Mems Wear, Tailors Review and several others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

M. R. S-We have no statistics relat ing to skilled workmen In 1900 and 190O
 M. P.-What is Julia Ward Howe's ad- dress? @ What entities one to mem bership in the society of Colonial Danes?
 A. 24t Beacon Street. Boston. @ Members must be women who are des- cended from some ancestor who came to reside in the American colony prior to 1750, and rendered efficient service to his country during it's struggle for a place among the nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
For Tax Collector.
For Solicitor.

l hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

I heseby announce myself candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the democratic party. J. k. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

V. R. We frequently see it stated
 that gold dollars carry a premium of fif- ty cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03

hereby announce myself a candidate Tor Board of Revenue. subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEVER.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-20

between the acts. 1t may have been that she did not
wish to incur a social obligation, but whatever the
reason, Mrs. Potter with infinite tact assumed the
role OF charmed and charming guest. allowing Mrs.
Stevens to remain quietly unobserved and free from
any future embarrassment.
Madam Nordica displayed her charming tact
one Sunday at a musical given by Mrs. Ronalds
in London. 1t was when peace was declared be-
tween England and the Beers. The news arrived
about four P. NJ. Instantly Nordica sprang to
her feet, and sang God Save the King" 1t was
most inspiring, coming just as it did, and those
who were present will never forget how the people
stood about ~clapping their hands and rejoicing
over this great event, which was announced by
an American.
Men can do the tactful thing as well as women,
and it is to their credit that they often do it when they
can't imagine that anyone will ever know of it except
the beneficiary. One rainy day at Broadway and
Twenty-third-st.. New-Yor an il-clad, shivering
fellow stood-probably he had nowhere in particular
to go, and would rather look at people than think of
himself and his condition. l saw a tall, stout man
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-20

sented. First, let me ask her permission, adroitly
continued the manager.
Il shall be delighted to meet him, > was the woman's
reply. Two moments later the scribe and the actress
were in close conversation. The young man was in
vited to L~angtry's hotel; he walked down Broadway
with her to the Hoffman House, and he knew that a
thousand men saw him and envied him. In the fol-
lowing week his paper contained a beautiful article
on Langtry. The question may be asked: Was
this tact or diplomacy" but everyone ought to know
that mere diplomacy could never make a dramatic
critic change his tone so startlingly.
When Mrs. James Brown Potter first visited London,
she was chaperoned by Mrs. Paran Stevens, whose
daughter. Lady Paget. was a member of the Princes
set. On one occasion Wilson Barrett set aside a
box for Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Potter and their friends.
was among the number invited to see "Ciito"
performed.
In London it is the pleasant custom for the actor
manager to send up refreshments, ices, etc, between
the acts, and invite his guests down into his dressing
room. Eccentric Mrs. Stevens hesitated when asked
to Join us all in going downstairs to visit Barrett
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-20

with an intellectual. kind face stop, hold his umbrella
over the tramp, and engage him in conversation.
1t was a mean place to stand too, for crowds were
hurrying past the big policeman at the crossing. |
dashed in front of the chap the instant the tall man
left him.
See what that man gave mel" he said, showing
me a two-dollar bill.
Its no wonder, " l replied; chat was Colonel Bob
Ingersoll.
"Hully gee!" the man exclaimed. I've heard
O him. And here's what else he gave me-listen y
The Colonel had told him the story of "Nobodys
Dog, as follows:
"A poor brute of a dog entered a hotel with three
travellers. Walk in, gents, said the host heartily
Fine dog, that. Is he yours, sir?'
NO said one of the men, and No, No
repeated the Others.
Then he's nobody's dog, said the host, as he
kicked the cur into the street"
You're nobody's dog; but here you are" said
the Colonel in conclusion, pressing the money into
the tramp's hand and hurrying away.
copyright. 1904, by Marshall !. Wilder
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-20
By Clara Whitney Maji

moments of silence, during which nothing could be
heard except the night wind in the trees. Sato asked
his friend if he saw the road yet. As they looked. to
their great amazement they found themselves just
upon the edge of the great moat which runs through
Koishikawa.
1T was the kitsu,ei" said Sato after awhile. when
the two took their way homeward. I'VE should have
been more careful"
Yes, l suppose they smeled the food in the boxes
and hoped to get it"
When Amano reached home the children came out
to meet their father. who said as he handed the parcel
to little Kochan: Here is the box l promised you,
but you came near not getting ii"
Little Kochan fastened to unite the red and white
midSuhfki which bound the box, and uttered an ex-
clamation as she peered inside: "Oto Samd,' she
exclaimed. What a queer thing you have brought
The family looked, and instead of the usual contents
of such a box they beheld a pair of WORKOUT sandals.
"kitSune!" exclaimed all together, and then Amano
related how he was nearly precipitated into the moat
by the wiles of the fox, who had managed to make off
with the remains CT the feast after all.
Another story is told by old Mr.. Ito, who while
going home one cold evening with some stewed ees
was nearly upset into the wide ditch by a fox which
had taken a fancy to his burden.
Yes, dudta, ~ he said, 1T was the eels the sly
creature wanted-fresh eels just stewed in soy, from
Unagiya's famous eel-house. They know what is
good. / was just walking along on level ground near
the old castle when l suddenly felt as if I was going
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-20
WE CO."
By James Mansfield Cleary

by James Mansfield SIeary
Through we gol Through we gol"
Shouted the ~rooters,
Straight for a center buck
Plunged the big full-back.
Half-back to right of him,
Half back to left of him,
Quarter behind him,
Pushed, pulled and showed him
Sharp blew the whistle,
And only one yard gained.
Tear EN- upi Tear EN- up!"
Shouted the rooters.
Far toward the end
Swift sped the fleet quarter
Desperate lodging,
Eluding pursuers
Till, suddenly tackled,
He staggered and stumbled.
Sharp blew the whistle
And more than two yards lost.
Not a word, Not a sound
Came from the rooters.
Back flew the ball,
To be caught by the half-back.
Quickly the quarter stepped
Forward and kicked it.
Der the bar gracefully
On sailed the football
A.nd-had the whistle blown,
None could nave heard it.
The Arizona sentinel., 1904-12-21
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