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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
International Power Ca Acquires Stock of the Alabama COn-
 sOIidated U S | Co,
LARGEST MANUFACTURERSOF
 LOCOMOTIVES IN COUNTRY
Many Rumors of Consolidation of Southern Iron Companies in the South are Heard In New
 York.

New York, February 7.-(Speclal)- )-New York has been rife with rumors today of important consultations of Alabama iron properties, aroused in part by the activity and advance in stock of Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company taken in con nection with the announcement Just now made authoritatively that the real pur- chaser of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company is the International Power compan. of New York. The or ganization of the American Locomotive company. q $50,0OO0OO company, which owns every locomotive works in the Uni tee States and Canada except one was the outcome several years ago of pur- chases made by the International Power company of one locomotive plant after aLother until, controlling the situation
 these locomotive works were all acquired and organization was carried out Taken in connection with the announcement first made today that the Iternatioal Power company was the buyer of controlling interest in the Alabama Consolidated. a livelier interest than ever has been ore- a.ed in the next move to be made in southern iron and steel developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Placed in Stronq Position.

The control Of the Alabama Consoll- dated gives to the International Power company d strong position in carrying out whatever plans 1t may have,' either for the development of the vast properties of the Alabama Consolidated the building of diversified enterprises to consume the iron made by the latter company. or looking to further consultations. The Interna- tional Power company owns the great George II. Harris Corlss Engine works of Providence, the original builders of Corliss engines in this country; the Green Wheelock Engine works of Worcester. the Amoskeag Fire Engine works of Man. chester, N H., and controls the Amer ioan and British ordnance plant, building rapid-ire guns and projecties at Bridge port. and is the exclusive builder of the Diesel engine for the United States and Canada, besides owning the largest block of stock in the American Locomotive company and is thus tremendously Inter- ested as consumer of pig iron. It is but natural, therefore, that it should have sought to secure dominating position in Ai@bama, recognizing that that Is the pre- destined center of the iron and steel pro- ducing interests of the world. Tn addition to It's great resources of coal, iron and limestone and the unlimited possibilities of development in the production of coal, coke, Iron and steel the Alabama Consol- dated owns but a few miles outside of BirrHngham at Gate City about 1S00 acres Of land ideally situated for becoming a center Of diversified industries to consume pig iron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08

lcentInued on EIahth Paael.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14
BowsER,s NEw CLUB.
He Joins the U. I. G. ana Makes a
Speech.


Here is something that came for
you by mail this afternoon said Mrs
Bowser, as she handed Mr.. Bowser an
OFFICIAL envelope when he came up to
dinner the other evening. II hope you
have not been drawn on a jury again.
Mr.. Bowser opened the envelope
with great deliberation, and at once
commenced to grow dignffed. He drew
himself up, swelled out his chest, and
when Mrs. BOwser asked what the
communication was he loftily replied:
II have rather been expecting the
honor, but didn't know exactly when 1t
would come"
80 you have been honored?'
Il call it an honor, indeed. This is
to notify me that have been elected
a member of the Unsophisticated In
nocent club, and that am expected to
appear there this evening and make a
few remarks and pay the first quarters
dues"
1.-THE what kind of club?''
THE UnsOphfSticated Innocents."
Some one is playing a joke on you.
No club of any standing ever took
such name as that
MY dear woman no one ever at
tempts to joke with me-" replied Mr.,
Bowser as he folded his arms across
his breast and thought of Napoleon
I happen to know, is composed of AK
lists, poets, authors and statesmen, and
the honor of belonging to it is some
thing to be coveted. My name went in
a. full year ago, and they have just got
around to elect me. I would rather be
a member of U. I. Club than be mayor
Of the city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

Mrs. Bowser said no more until din
ner was over, while Mr.. Bowser's dig
nifty and pomposity seemed to grow
with every minute. Before the meal
was concluded it was plain that he
looked upon her as very small pota-
toes.S
''And so you mean to go to this IN
sophisticated thing this EVENING"" she
queried as they passed upstairs.
not mention it at ALL he sternly re-
piled.
But you are going?''
"Of course I'm going. You might as
well ask If I would take the Office OF
president of the United States if elect
ed. Be kind enough to lay out my
dress suit"
And you-you are sure about it?"
Sure about what?"
THAT is is a nice club, and that this
letter is not a joke? That title makes
me fear that-that-''
Madame, are you getting daft all at
once? You have but to ask the first
man you meet to learn that the In
sophisticated Innocents are men of the
highest standing. Joke with mel Joke
with Mr.. BOwser! Do I look like
man to take liberties with? You seem
to have queer ideas about things"
No more was said, and half an hour
later Mr.. Bowser came down stairs in
his dress suit and prepared to go out.
DO you expect to be called on for
few remarks ?" she asked as he was
drawing on his gloves.
Certainly. I shall make an address
from 20 minutes to half an hour in
length. They may not be satisfied
with one, but want two or three of
them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14
d are you prepared at such short

''And are you prepared at such short
notice?"
Il am always prepared to make an
address, deliver a lecture or get off a
speech. You seem to forget who I am.
Don't sit up for me. 1t may be day
light before I return. What the devil
is that old wall-eyed cat looking at me
in that way for2"
The cat had been taking q nap under
the lounge, and had come out to see
Mr.. Bowser on his dress suit. The look
complained of was one of comic horror,
but there was no club handy and she
escaped punishment. When Mr.. Bow
ser had departed the feline turned to
Mrs. Bowser, and though no words
were uttered she was understood to
say:
Now. what we want to do is to get
ready for high old jinks. When the
Unsophisticated Innocent comes home
you'll hear things creakl"
Mrs. Bowser did not go to bed. At
midnight, as she sat reading her book
she heard a great shutting and sup
pressed laughter on the doorstep, and
as she opened the door three men ran
away and Mr.. Bowser Iurched in. Sh e
assisted him along to the sitting-room
and into a chair, and under the gas
light she saw that he had been weep
ing. That was not all His hat and
gloves and cane were gone. He had
been rolled in the dust and one coat
tail was missing. His trousers were
torn and the buttons ripped of his
vest, and no man could have looked
more dilaDfdated.
''WeIl?'' she ouerted after giving him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

have their teeth pulled"
Il know, and I suppose it's very silly
of me, but I'm an awful coward when
it comes to pain. Don't you think I had
better wait until tomorrow
It's best to have it out now, while
you are here. The pain won't last ten
seconds"
.'Weli. go ahead" she said in des-
peration, but a second later added:
mo, guess I'll wait until"
Madam sternly replied the dentist
as he winked at his assistant, "let me
say that am giving 300 trading stamps
to every lady that has a tooth pulled
today, and the offer won't hold good
tomorrow Therefore,
Therefore go ahead and pull it as
quick as yuo canl" she said, as she
leaned back and opened her mouth and
shut her eyes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

enjoys conditions which are SO unlike
those to which the eastern man is ac-
eustomed. 1t is possible the climate
o1 Arizona may achieve what all sorts
and conditions OF practitioners OF the
healing art failed to accomplish. Ger
tainly, every one who has read Mr.
Lents philosoph fcalIy humorous ac-
count of his affiictions will wish him
all sorts of luck. The desert winds
are abundantly supplied with hot
air., but it seems to be of a different
quality from that dispensed by the
dozen and one healers who offered to
cure him "off-hand."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14
.Pninless Dentistry. I,

''Will-will it hurt much?" she asked
the dentist, when he said that the
tooth must come out.
'Wen, it will jar you a little, of
course he replied, with a smile.
"I-Inever had a tooth pulled be-
fore" she said, as she glanced around
as if seeking some avenue of escape.
but it will be all over in a second
or two. Now"
"One moment, doctor I am not sure
I can stand the pain. Folks have died
in the dentists chair"
Eyes, but children four years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

Is daily enacted in thousands of homes
as death claims, IN each one, another vic
tim of consumption or pneumonia. But
when coughs AMI colds are properly treat
ed the tragedy Is averted. F. g. Huntley
Of OakIandon, Ind, writes: MY wife had
the consumption and three doctors gave
her M Finally she took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. which cured her, and today she IS
well and strong" It kills the germs Of all
diseases. One dose relieves, Guaranteed
~ roc and 81 90 by Arnold Drug Co., 81
North Kansas avenue. Trial bottles free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14
9F :! !n ~ ! : $: .
~ WOMEN.
NMM 60

ready-to-live-in houses and ready-to-
eat foods. The last detail to appear on
tumblers and requiring only to be heat
ed over hot water to prepare it for use.
One tumbler, costing 25 cents, viii
serve three persons. Or the rabbit may
be taken from the glass a little at a
time and be kept for several days in a
cold place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

Praise keeps a woman young and a
men-dead broke.
You never realize what a small salary
you get until the plumber sends in his
bill.
fool of by a pretty woman he's Ger
tainlv in the centenarian class.
A woman's glory is in her hair-un-
less you catch her with it done up in
curl papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

English notions as to bridesmaids
costumes, wedding favors and the like
are beginning to prevail quite notice
ably on this side. so that unusual
variety may be expected, particularly
in the frOcks of bridal attendants, this
spring. This means that colors and
thicker materials will be seen, and
that quaint costumes and effects will
be much sought after.
White and present day fashions are
hardly to appear unless combined
with netting unusual in color or
mode, and for church weddings a
Stoies and NUTS lend their grace
to most of these weddings and are
made up in marabout. Thibet. sgrebe,
ernine or any other fur or feath ers
that can be afforded. Granny bon
nets fit In with these charmingly. A
huge bow ties them bewitchingly IN
der the chin.
figured most effectively in London
was made in brown and white. The
bridesmaids frocks on this occasion
were of white cashmere and the hats
of brown chiffon velours, trimmed
with long white feathers shading to
brown. Grebe tipDets were worn. the
little brown edges to the satiny
white plumage continuing the color
scheme. The very large mun, how
ever. was merely trimmed with grebe
and made up Of draDed velours.
Brown shoes were used and undressed
cloves of the same shade. Most I'M
Usual and delightfully."- different were
the frocks, which were set OF by the
punches of red brown chrysanthe-
NUNS carried.
SThe day Of brunette bridesmaids
has come for red is to be worn. not
the scarlet shades but deep rose In
velveteens, such as the art fabric
firms put out. these shades are ex-
uuisite, and the material. used with
brown fur. is elegant. When a cheap
fur is needed. squirrel can be dyed a
rich brown tint. Even orange and
brown are appearing. The latter is a
warm. nut color and the costume is
worn with q Henry II hat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

A spectacular opera coat consists OF a
shawl shaped piece Of ermine arranged
as hchu over a large pale blue crepe
de chine shawl which is embroidered
with punches of lilacs- The shawl and
its fringe Of pale blue velvet loops
reached almost to the feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

Suggestive Of a tourists Alpine hat is
a new boat shape. It rolls quite a bit
as TO the left brim and next to none
at all at the right brim.
The one in mind is Of white chip
with green velvet pipings. It is wreath
ed with gardenfaS and is very smart.
The more familiar boat shape ION
turban lines) is noted in the flower hats
Which are to be modish as ever, and
may be had In everything, from tiny
rorget-me-nots to great soft roses.
Most of these are so discreetly man
aged as to be suitable for street wear
While sailors are to be had in most
straws, the smartest ones come in linen
heavily embroidered.
The very smart all-white model
however, is carried out in embroidered
white bastiste. This is simply trimmed
with gardenias. The gardenia. by the
way, is the most fashionabI flower. It
shades down to a deep cream at its
heart. This sailor is nat, narrow
backed, with an owl crown set on
crosswise.
One of the most beautiful French
sailors (these have rolling brirns) is
covered fatty with delicate blue heavy
linen, which is handsomely embroider-
ed in the same shade. Around the low
broad crown is a fiat wreath of by
drageas, the deleciate standings taking
in all the lovely pale pinks, blues and
lavenders. The brim is faced with
frtlled rows of narrow lace.
Draped sailors are smart. The chip
or linen shape is draped with chiffon
forms a veil. The ends are brought
around and tied in a coquettish bow
knot, the ends being little longer than
the loops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

You is told to love yoh neighbor," said
Uncle Eben. AN right now is when you
has a chance to show yoh lection by
keepin' de ice ofn de Sidewalk We ash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

The derrick isn't handsome but f. has
an uplifting influencs.-PhiIadelph Rec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

The deep pointed girdle is gradually
merging into the old basque, pointed
front and back. This trend, although
not just ushered in by any means, is
the latest whirn of Dame Fashion.
More will be seen of it when spring
fashions are launched. This point is
developed in host OF ways. It ap-
pears at the foot of a vest with bolero
sides or with cutaway redingotes and
coats, or as the bottom of draped
bodices which continue to prevail in
elaborate cloth and silk toilets There
is pretty fashion in such costumes
whore the vest is one with the peplum
which extends under the sides and
coat, in this case, is usually of lace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

The ermine shawls so fashionable thi.
season have, many OF them, border
made up OF natural heads and fringe,
of tails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

Quite the latest novelty in motor mill
linery in the Kate Greenaway bennett
BY way of material a peculiarly dull
finish satin has been chosen. The sur
face reminds one of the dainty peau de
synge raincOats with their rubber
backs. There is a graceful bit of dra-
perry, all arranged so as to shed dust
quickly as well as to be easily brushed
AS for shape, the name describes it.
A feature is the veil, which is OF the
silky material in a much lighter weight
1t is also sheer by comparison. It is
put on bit full around the edge of
the briIn, ana an elastic at the lower
edge of this veil holds # securely in
any kind Of blow When the road is
neither dusty nor cold this veil is sim
ply drawn back under the brinn. and
apparently forms a puffed facing.
Done in the same color as the cos
tune, or in a harmoniousIy contrasting
one, this quantity shaped model will be-
indeed, a delight to many It is pic
turesque and it is likely to be becom-
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14
Various Items Abont Books That Ar,
Attracting Attention.

The most popular college songs. Sc
leeted from Lays of All the Colleges.
Kinds. Noble & Eldredge, 81, SO and So
Fl1teenth street, New York. has just
been published. These well edited
songs are selected from representative
collections of eastern and western coli
leges. and the book is a deIightfl1llv
varied and entertaining production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

I'm the Name of Liberty repre-
sents three years of hard work on the
part Of the author, owen Johnson.
two years Of the time being spent in
Paris The scene of the novel is the
French revolution during the Terror.
and the characters are types of the
common people, out of whom the
revolution was made, rather than the
historic leaders. The love motive, it
is said, is of a novel sort, and fur
nishes much adventure. heroism. and
sacrifice. In the Name of Liberty
viii be given to the public January IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

Alan Dale, the dramatic critic Of the
Hearst papers, who has so often roast
ed their plays that he is not allowed by
the theatrical syndicate to enter one Of
its theaters, has broken OUT in fiction
servant question. Mr.. Dale was born
in Birmingham, England and got his
literary training writing Paris letters
for provincial English papers. But the
humOr of Wanted: A Cook" is of the
real American variety, full measure,
pressed down and running over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

This g az ofready-to-wear cl0thes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-14

o. Henry the name on the title page
of the amusing novel of Central Amer
lean politics, "Cabbages and Kings" is
nom de plume and the incognito of
as possible. o. Henry, after many
years Of wandering through the west,
has settled in New York. with his eyes
wide OPEN" as he says, and it is to be
expected that the oddities Of New York
life will have as amusing treatment
from his hand in the near future as
the oddities of western life have in the
past.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-06-24
ALONE.

Black east wind and sky unkind and
the sun away,
But the lark above is singing OF love in the
old wild way.
And were you but here, o my only dear,
would | ever mind
The dusty road and the frozen sod and the
black east windy
There's scarce a blade for to hide love :
bed aud the brown bride coy,
Whose eyes will follow by hill and hollow
her soaring joy
o dear and true, If l clasped but you'
should | fear, heart-warm.
The SNOW in the wind and the sky unkihd
and the muttering stornt
The daffodn is out ON the hill, and the
lambs. a score,
Are listening. Hank TO the bridegroom
lark, But he comes once more.
And would You return, then / should n01
mourn IN your fond embrace,
The sun away and the skies of gray ana
the snow in my face.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-06-24
The Fiction Cure.

At one time Dumas was publishing IN
a Paris daily paper serial in which the
heroine, a prosperous and happy girl,
was attacked by tuberculosis. He had
described the slow, wasting symptoms
touchingly and wildly, and had excited
thereby great interest in the heroine.
One day the Marquis Dalomieu waited
upon him and said: dumas, have Won
composed the final chapter of your serial
now being publishedp
''To be sure"
Does your heroine der
why, Of course she does-dies Of con.
sumption. How could she live after such
symptoms as have describedW
But, man, you must make her live
the catastrophe must be changed
That is impossible"
1T cannot be impossible. It must be
changed, for upon your heroine's life de-
ponds my daughter'sv'
Your daughter'sP
ALAS, yes! She has all the various
conditions and symptoms which you have
so frequently described in your story and
watches mournfully for every paper,
reading her own fate in that of your
heroine. If you make your heroine live,
my daughter, whose Imagination has
been so deeply impressed, win also live;
but If you insist upon killing your young
lady l am confident that my daughters
life cannot be saved"
well! Strange, indeed! But-a life
to save is a temptation not to be re-
sisted"
Dumas altered the last chapter of his
story to fit the occasion. His heroine
experienced miraculous recovery, Gnl
lived happily ever after
Several years afterward Dumas and
the marquis met one evening at q party.
Dumas" exclaimed the delighted
marquis, ''let me present my daughter
who owes her life to your
"Whati This fine looking woman who
looks like Jeanne d'Arcp
Eyes, indeed. She is married, and has
four Children
"Well, we are even-my story has
passed through four editions! Modern
Society.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-06-24

And when one likes to be sat on I
added
Miss leighton said nothing, but seemed
interested IN getung to the village.
II liked it borh times | said
Both times?" she echoed, in surprise.
"Yes; when you fell off the gate you
kicked me"
oh. I'm 50 sorry!" said she, in con-
fusion. "Where?"
"Here," said l. coming to pause and
putting a finger to my chin. Miss Deigh-
ton examined it, blushing.
I'm so sorry!" said she again. 81
didn't know 1t was all that little
wretch. Aline."
II cont know that she's quite a
wretch" said l. There's thorn or
something in your hair May II"
Thanks very much" said She
Il rather like birds nesting said |.
"It's-it's rather silly" said she.
| turned. There's no particular rea-
son why we should get to the village, is
there Z" / asked. I'VE haven't swallowed
birds eggs
Miss Deighton laughed. 1T is beau
tiful day she murmured, as she turned
with me.-H. b. Marriott Watson in the
Sketch
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-06-24
IN THE SEASON.

1t Is the season now 10 so
About the county high and low,
Among the lilacs, hand In hand,
And two by two in fairyland.
The brooking boy, the singing maid,
Wholly fain and half afraid,
Now meet along the haZeled brook
70 pass aud linger, pause and look.
A year ago, and blithely paired.
Their rough and tumble play they shared
They kissed, and quarreied, laughed ana
cried,
year ago at Eastertide
With bursting heart, with fiery face,
She strove against him in the race;
He unabashed her garter saw.
That now would touch her skirts with awe
Now by the stile ablaze she stops,
And his demurrer eyes he drops
Now they exchange averted signs
Or stand and marry silent eyes.
And he to her a hero is.
And sweeter she than primroses:
Their common silence dearer far
Than nightingale and mavis are.
Now when they sever welded hands,
Joy trcmhles in their bosom strands,
And lovely laughter LEAPS and falls
Upon their lips in madrigals.
Robert Louis Stevenson.