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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21


she announced, with dignity EYou remember was afraid
(Wch is perfectly true" she added to herself as she
darted guilty glance of intention tabeful Of curtains
precisely like hers but shameessy placarded Today only
SO cents!) ."-
There objection to the return, and Mrs. Bailey
received her cash credit slip and walked away with the
Of duchess. No would have suspected her Of gefu
plan for approaching that department from another direc
tion securing new salesman and buying the same kind
of curtains for So cents! ..Z -
It looked simple, but it proved awkward Women kept
crowdng about the table where her coveted purchase lay all
keen the scent of good bargain, and three times
Mrs Bailey swooped down salesman only to find him
'busy selling the curtains she wanted to other
toner and herself in imminent danger of being turned
avoid And three times over she suddenly lost all interest
in muslin curtains and became deeply engrossed in pillow
and cretonnes. -"
The morning passing and Mrs. Bailey tired
but she After the fourth onslaught and retreat
she felt like shopfter, and huring away from the de-
partment like pursued when she bumped into her FRIEND
Mrs. Monroe.
"Ange! You saved my fe!' she cried " Go straight
there and buy pair Of the 59cent blue and white
muslin curtains that table, Don't stop to ask questions,
and when you come back I'll explan.''
In less than five minutes Mrs Monroe reappeared 'Te
blue and white all gone," she reported "The
salesman said they the pretest Of ALL and they went
off like hot cakes There purple and green
left.'' >.... ....-
'Oh, the miserable thngs!" gasped Mrs Bailey eff
they haven't cheated out Of my curtains altogether!
It's just told Mr.. Bailey this morning shops
getting tricky and overeacng in their methods that
but come along DEAR and I'll tell you all about it!''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21

DERCH, 1919 cents pound. ''
i Maryland black bass Is cents pound.
Scalops Is cents quart.
Halibut, IS cents pound.
Blue Point OYSTERS in the SHE'LL % dozen opened
40 cents dozen. $3.50 -~>I
Cotut oysters, IS cents in the SHE'LL 40 cents opened
Beets, 20 cents peck ~ - -
Carrots, Is cents peck. ~:
Head lettuce 10 cents each. $3.50
you prefer the Cotu oysters the Blue Point for your
Christmas cocktail you will find them in the market The
Cotu little larger than the Blue Point and many people
think that it is far superior For the second time this winter
scaops be purchased but they expensive
than they their first appearance when they sold for
60 cents quart Maryland black bass and the perch will
prove tasty to those who prefer freshwate fish to salt
The perch skinned and dressed ready for the ygpan
The bass fried with bacon will make unrivaed dish
the dinner After the fish has been horoly cleaned
pieces with salt and pepper roll in -four then
in beaten egg, and then in fine breadcrumbs Fry golden
brown in deep fat In separate pan fry piece of bacon
for every fish, lay the bacon the fish and gash with
parsley Serve with mashed potatoes and sliced cucumber
Here is recipe for bisqe of oysters which is rapidly
taking the place of the popular stew Drain quart
of oysters Boil and skim the liquor chop the oysters with
silver knife and add them to the juice. Boil and skim
with two tabspoonfu of butter and three of -four rubbed
together It should be like thick Add celery pepper
and the oysters, and strain thru sieve.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21
How Mrs. Bailey
'fBeat'' the Store

cents-just Think" reiter-
ated Mrs. Bailey, as the oblivious man
opposite her at the breakfast table
reached for his morning paper without
responding properly to what she had been
saying. "You don't seem to sense it,
dear. I expected to pay at least So and
probably two-ffty for those bedroom cur
tains, and these are the sweetest things,
all ruffled and with blue figure that
just matches our paper-for only SO
cents pair! It seems sin to get them
for SO little, but I must say it's con-
venient, just before Christmas!''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21
IT WAS WARRANTED DRY.

THE Rev. Edward Lloyd JONES' Manchester (England)
minister tells story of his experience in Fenian days.
He travelling from Welsh village to Brecon, and had
with him strong wooden box filled with heavy theological
books At Shrewsbury the detectives who the look
for explosive machines and the like suspected this
heavy word to Brecon. When the young
minister stepped out Of the train he asonhed to find
sergeant and several constabes awaiting him. II think
you have box with you," said the sergeant. "Que
rgh said the preacher, who began to scent joke Out
came the box and it's weight excited fresh suspicion about
it's contents. "This is your box? eyes,. cit contains
ammunition? cit does. every WE'LL consider yourself
in charge Open the bo The company stood away while
the lid cautiously wrenched off, When the sergeant
found it contained nothing explosive than Adam
Carkes Theoogy' he expressed his Indignation freely to
the minister. All that he got back the soft
Why bless my SOUL man, you asked if the box contained
ammunition. That is my ammunition I'm Methodist
parson, and that's what shoot with''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21
WORKING THE GULLs.

NEAR the small town Of Legnitz in Sesia, lies the vii
lage Knit, which the possessor of small lake, hav
ing rush and reedcovered island nesting its
This has been selected by native dealer breed
ing ground for gulls and thousands may be
there The eggs of these birds held in much
danties The demand large and the quantity Of eggs
considerable that the making money
quickly The birds do not to object the removal Of
their eggs but lay all the faster to make up for the less
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21
ANTIQUITIES OF THE SUDAN.

EGYPTS governor general has promulgated ordinance
IL by which the government its right posses
in the Sudan. This decree will deal deathbow
the Egyptian faker and his nefarious traffic in coins
papy and other spurious antiquities the sale Of which
he plies thriving trade during the winter among
the credulous tourists #&
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21
IN THE SHOOTING SEASON.

every deer that is shot in the shooting
/ said John w. Gates, at dinner in New York, two
other living things pepperedtwo cows horses,
men, or something of that kind.
"a young returned huriedly and unexpectedly
from shooting trip the west the other day. He had
been shooting the preserves of banker who has
estate that is conducted in the English fashion.
9 Whatg' said to the young man. Back already?
Did you get big bag?'
eyes he answered. & did. The head keeper, the
prize my hosts cap and his son $ fayorite hound I'm
going to Florida tonight
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21
A STANDING ORDER.

NJ EWLIN HAINES, Of the Atlantic City Hotel Mems
IN socation talking about the odd rules that prevail
in many Of the cheaper restaurants and cafes.
For instance, he said, 81 go and order oysters,
salad and DESSERT and get napkin; but the next
me- he has only ordered pie and milk have
napkin any account.
GA guest here last gave the best example of
these absurd rulings and derenations that have heard
yet. Y r. 4 -. ,.... - <.r
The said that he entered lunch cafe in London,
an place with counter where Of the patrons
STOOD and with number Of little tables where others
sThe gave small order, and took seat at Of
the tables.
1sThereupon waiter hurried to him.
sBeg pardon, SIR he said, but buns can Sit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21

"H'm! commented Bailey, he opened the newspaper,
81 advertised here for only 80 CENTS They look
quite grand too.''
'Lets see,' demanded his wife, and, moment later,
the section of the paper which he had handed to her
lowered to disclose flushed astonshed face. Theyre
me The very Ones reduced to SO cents Of all the tricky
overreaching, dshonorabe perfoancesto sell them to
for 90 last night and them SO the very next mong
They should have put up notice, saying DO not buy
these curtains yet We going reduce them tomorrow
and you will money by waitingp"
sob, WE'LL you laugh, but think it's outrage A
has to be regular sharper to shop successfully
adays might have had two pairs for the price of one
''Do you need two?''
Nno; but could have made dresser and things
out of the others.'
II thought it sin to get them for 9S How about
59?''
''Wel], other people will, if don't"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-21

Yes, but L don't
forget. the Audubon
glare I got when I
proposed that argu-
ment in favor of a bird
on your winter hat
''This is different.
Every woman I know
will think I bought my
bedroom curtains at
this 59-cent sale. -
-. 'What do you care,
if you like them?'
81 wouldn' It so much
if I had really bought
them for that. [ de-
clare I believe I'll"
But Mrs. Bailey shut
her lips suddenly and
finished that sentence
to herself.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
BOOSTERS CLUB ORGANIZED.
VIII Work for Advancement of Merid-
ian's Commercial interests.

Meridian, August 22.-(Special.)-A new
force for the advancement of Meridian's
commercial and industrial interests was
enlisted last night in the organization Of
the Boosters club. composed of the
younger element among the business and
professional men. Frank Heiss was chosen
president and P. D. McRay secretary. The
object of the association is to promote
the city's growth and development, and
1t has taken for its motto and watch word
Fifty Thousand For 1916"
A. S. Johnson, one of the best known
cotton men of the south, formerly of this
city but now residing In Kosciusko, will
return with his family to this city ana
make Meridian his permanent home again
Rabbi w. Wilmer has received call
TO Hebrew temple in Portland, Ore.
which he will accept. His resignation is
In the hands of the directors of Temple
Beth Israel. and will be acted on at a
special meeting of that body tomorrow
and will probably be accepted. Rabbi Will
ner came to Meridian in August, 1896
and in the ten years he lived here gained
the friendship of many of the best people
In the city.
The city board of health has appointed
Sunday next general fumigation day,
when all 1louse-holders will be expected to
burn sulphur in every room on their prem
ises the fumigation to begin everywhere
simultaneously at 10 o'clock a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
MARRIED AT GREENvILLE
Joe Abrams and Miss Judy Moore Sur
prise Their Friends.

Greenville. August 22.-(Speclal.)- 1.-THE
news of another marriage among orr
young people was circulted this mornino
the persons concerned being Joe Abram
and Miss Judy Moore. The wedding was
arranged to take place during the week.
but the young couple decided to have the
ceremony last night. Mr.. Abrams secured
the license and a conveyance and went
Tor his fiance at o'clock They were
driven out to Fort Home and the cere
mony was performed by the Rev Mr..
Noble, after which they proceeded to But-
Ter Springs, the popular summer resort Of
this county. They will spend their honev-
moon there, returning here TO reside. Mr.
Abrams Is son of the late Mai. j RI
Abrams, prominent citizen of this place
for many years. The bride Is a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Moore. ana az
estimable young woman
Prof. Patrick W. Hodges sunerjnterdan+
OF the Greenville public schools has re-
turned from his home at AlbertvtlJa
where he spent some time with his mar,
ents He is making preparations for the
opening of the school September a.
The city hall, which is centrally Iocatod
on Commerce street, has been remodeIad
and greatly improved. The exterior has
been pebble-dashed. while the interior ba q
been thoroughly renovated. elegant ats 90
fittings added, and new seats provided
In consequence of this a better cIass -
entertainment will be given this winter
than at any time in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
SHOT IN sELF-DEFENsE.
Brookwood Man Is In Tuscaloosa jail
Charged With Crime.

Tuscaloosa August 22.-(Special.)-W c..
Scales of Brookwood is in jail here
charged with the murder of John Har-
mon. Scales admits that he did the shoot
ing but claims that 1t was done In self
defense He states that he was in a
store Saturday evening, when Harmon
came In with companion both of whom
had been drinlxing that he reproved Hai-
mons companion of using bad language
before the store-keepers wife, where
upon Harmon became angry and abused
him (Seales).
Scales states that he left them, and
that Harmon went in search of a gun,
threatening his life. Harmon soon re-
turned TO Scales shack. cursing and
threatening. Scales ordered him away, but
he refused to go, so he fired and killed
Harmon instantly. Harmon was young
man with a family. Scales who was
middle-aged man. gave himself immedf-
ately to the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23

Smith complmented her charming visl-
with picnic and skate The affair was
n ,st enjoyable in every way. The cou-
pies that made up the party were served
with lunch under the beautiful trees and
until late hour skating was the order
of pleasure. Miss Smith. In whose honor
the affair was given, is most talented
young woman, who Is deservedly popular
at all times.
Those who made up the party last night
were: Miss Ruth Smith. Miss Emmie
Swift, Miss Cauble. Miss Mary Bibb.
Miss Nellie Mason, Miss Helen Houston.
Miss Ruth Haynes. Miss Lulu Nicholson,
Miss Louise Johnson, Miss Belle Wilkins.
Miss Lucille Callen. Miss Kate voItz,
Miss Anna Anderson. Miss Margaret
Cotheran, Miss Helen Gowan and Messrs
Henry Hudson. Harry chllders. Hall Ell
lis, Frank Barker, Townsend Kinney, Les
lie Converse, Brandley Converse, Rich
ard Rush, Ralph Nicolson, Tom Byrne.
Abbott Gowan, James Voltz, James Brun-
son, Carter Shields and Courtney Cauble
Mrs. ]. w. Voltz and Mrs. Leroy Smith
were the chaperones.
Local and Personal.
Rev A. l.. Andrews. pastor of Church
Street Methodist church, went to Mont
gomery this afternoon, where tomorrow
morning he will unite in marriage Miss
Lilly Hughes to Mr.. William Hughes.
DR. Andrews will return to the city to-
morrow night
DIR. c. Brooks Thomas and Mr.. Fred
r. Hollis Of Thomaston were prominent
visitors to the city today.
George w. Walden, the we'll konwn cot
ton classer reached the city last night
from Augusta, where he has been spend
Ing the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
Gibson Building and
Investment Company
223, 81 Street.
Houses built for cash or for
monthly payments.
LEGAL NOTICES.
Bids Wanted.

Bids wanted to build school building;
for plans and specifications apply to
clerk of town. Slocomb. Ala 8-12-27t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23

the boil: all other crops doing wen.-
Charles Ivy.
Covington, Rosehill: Cotton seriousIv
damaged by rains; corn, cane and potaz
toes good A. Ellison.
Dale, Newtopia: Too much rain: cotton
crop short, but bolls opening verv ranidlv
gins crowded; fodder pulling finished
much fodder lost.-S. W. Sammons
Escambia. Nokomis: 1t has raiped
every day this week; unfavorable weather
for cotton and fodder.--J Fl. wicox
Houston, Kinsey: Cotton badly dam
aged by continued rains some onenina
but rotting In the boil; picking n,ita
general. some marketed; cane exce,lent :
Z. d. Bush.
Monroe, Turnbull: Too much rain. cot
ton shedding badly. bolls rottine. No eood
fodder saved; potatoes and peas doing
well.-J. H. McCray.
Pike, Ansley: Cotton greatly daraoed
by rains, shedding general. bIoom,ns has
ceased, crop Is practically made ,,gnr
yield indicated.-J. M. Carter.
Wilcox, Alberta: Heavy rains. cotton
still deteriorating. boIls rottinr' NJ new
blooms, none picked; corn rottIns.-w. A.
Menafee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
Will Observe Labor Day.

Tuscaloosa August 22.-tSpecial.)-
Day is to be observed here by picnic
to be given at Riverview by the different
labor organizations of the city. The oc-
casion promises to be a very pleasant
tests are 10 be participated in, i5r which
many Us are 10 be Offered. 'r'iee VIII
be speaking by several prominent Tus-
caloosians. The profits of the picnic are to
be turned over to the Emergency hospi-
tai.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
ALUMNI WILL MEET
At HILLMAN HOTEL
Washington and Lee University
Graduates to Convene
WILL MEET TOMORROW
Scholarship In the University VIII Be
Awarded for 1so5-o6 Term-Judse
N. B. Feasln Is President;
w. p. Gum, Secretary.

Bessemer, August 22.-(Specia1. 1.-THE
Alumni association of the Washington
and Lee university will hold its annual
meeting at the Hlllman hotel in Birming-
ham Thursday afternoon, August "a, at
6 o'clock. Among the important matters
to come before the meeting is the election
of officers and a student to attend the
university during the 1905-O6 term.
All members of the association are ur-
gently requested to be present at the
meeting, as 1t will be one Of the most i'm
portant ever held by the association.
Judge n. b. Feagin of the Birmingham
police court is president of the associa-
ton and w. P. Gum of Bessemer is sec
rotary. Secretary Gum has issued the
formal call for the meeting.
Applicants for the Washington and Lee
university scholarship are requested To
make formal application to President N.
B. Feagin at Birmingham or Secretary
w P. Gum at Bessemer.
Baseball at Hessemer.
Bessemer witnessed two very fine games
of ball today. The first was game OF
baseball between the Bessemer Eagles and
the Eagles of Ensley at Fourth Avenue
park at o'clock this afternoon. The
game was called in the eighth inning
on account of rain The result was tie
on the figure g. The game will be united
at later date.
The other was a game of indoor base
ball at the Beavers club tonight be-
tween the Beavers and Sharks. This
game resulted In a score of II to in
favor OF the Beavers.
The attendance at both games was
very large, and all seemed to enjoy the
sport to the utmost.
Local and Personal.
Bessemer Chapter No. 10. Royal Arch
Masons. held their regular meeting to-
night with a very good attendance
Slgmund Schwabacker and his mother
have returned from trip to South
Alabama, where they visited friends and
relatives.
j. j. Sullivan has removed the jewelry
department from his store and is other
wise Improving the place Mr.. Sullivan Is
the democratic nominee for mayor OF
Bessemer and expresses confidence In his
election.
U. Schwabacker and daughter Miss
Sophie. spent last Sunday in Montgomery
with relatives.
Miss Speeht Newman of Atlanta is tho
guest of Miss Pauline Johnston.
w. p. Crenshaw prescription clerk at
Fulton Bros drug store, is quite sick,
but Is thought to be improving.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
Woodmen of the World Meet.

Pratt City Lodge. No. 90. woodmen of
the World, met in regular session last
night at their hall on Third street and
decided to give an ice cream festival
at the hall next Monday night
Besides lee cream, cake and other re-
freshments there will be a musical pro-
gramme. The affair promises TO be one of
the most interesting social affairs ever
given by the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23

Barbour, Mt. Andrew: Cotton about
done fruiting, picking begun, but not gen.
eral. yield will be light; too wet for saw
ing fodder. ]. Willis.
Butler. Manningham: Cotton still she'd
ding. some rust, few caterpillars; peas.
cane, and sweet potatoes doing WE'LL.
A. Simms.
Conecuh, Evergreen: Rain every day;
cotton rusting. shedding, and rotting in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
Grants Cousin Is Dead.

Lacross, Wis, August 22.-James Marcel
Ross, for more than forty years In charge
of steamers and fleets on the Mississippi
river. died today of brights disease. Ross
was cousin of Gen. Z. s. Grant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-23
HARRIS ANGER GETS
HIM in TROUBLE
GIVEN LIMIT o. LAW FOR MALL
ClOUS CONDUCT IN SELMA-DE-
LlGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT is
GIVEN FOR MISS RUTH SMITH.

Selma. August %. Especial John Har-
ris was given the limit of the law bv
Mayor Atkins this morning on a charge
OF disorderly conduct. Harris who is
a negro, was formerly employed In the
Southern yards as switchman. Having
been discharged and becoming angered
he has of late made a practice of un-
coupling cars just before the engine would
start out, causing the trainmen no little
annoyance and Inconvenience. Mayor
Atkins, in passing sentence upon Harris.
rebuked him for his righteousness and
fined him 800 or ninety days hard labor
for the city.
Didn't Like the Fare.
Last night John Story walked inso a
restaurant and, after eating his order,
began cursing out the whole concern,
declaring that the fare was not fit to
eat. He found himself later In the city
lookup and this morning the mayor gave
him the option of paying $40 or spending
ninety days eating at Hotel de Ahern
with his appetite sharpened by the ex-
ercise of working on the streets of the
city
A Delightful Outing.
Last night at Elkdale park Mrs. Leroy
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

EUMPKfNS--We are authorized to
'~nnouncc Barney P. Lumpkins, rs a
candidate Tor the Office of County Court
CLERK III Lawrence County, subject to
Who Seticn Of the Democratic party.
MARVEY--We are authorized to
Announce Robin b. Harvey as candi-
Date for the Office of County Court Clerk
ef Lawrence County, subject to the &C.
Zion Of the Democratic party.
TURNER--We are authorized to an.
nounce DIR. J. l.. Turner, as candidate
for the efice Of County Court Clerk Of
Lawrence County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic Party.
BLAIR-We are authorized to an
nounce A. d. Blair, az candidate fol
the Office Of County Court Clerk of Law
renee County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic Party.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-07
THE SOUTHWEST
A GRAND COUNTRY FOR
HOME SEEKERS AND IN. E
VISITORS.
EXCURSION RATES TWICE A
MONTH.

Arkansas, Louisiana aud Texas offer
the greatest inducements for persons de-
string to own their homes.
Cheap land, producing almost any
thing that car be grown anywhere, mild
climate. good schools good water
healthful surroundings, and.a growing
country are some of the advanta-
ges
Unexcelled for raising fruits and
vegetables for early markets. Land
that can be bought for IS to $40 per
acre can be made to yield 800 to 5000
peracre in orchard and truck farm.
First and third Tuesdays of each
month we sell homeseeker's tickets plus
SEQ for the round trip.
April 4th and 18th special low round
trip rates--less than one way fare
$500 and less from Memphis and
Cairo to points in Texas. Low rates in
proportion from points East Of Memphis
and Cairo.
Literature descriptive Of above coun.
try and information about rates will be
mailed upon request.
W. G. ADAMS, T. P. A.,
Cotton Belt Route, Nashville, Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-07
CHEATED DEATH.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the right medicine. + II
Wolfe, Of Bear Grove, Iowa, cleate
death. He says: Two years ago hal
Kidney Tronble, which caused me great
pain, suffeIing aud anxiety, but | took
Electric Bittsrs, which effected com.
plete cure. l have also found them Of
great benefit in general debility and
nerve trouble,and keep them constantly
on hand, since, rs l find they have M
equal" VIZ. Lewia druggist gaurantees
them at sos.