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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22

ire making machines. for no longer B the guest awakened in the early morn inv by the thud and crash of 100-pound blocks of ice being hurled by the brawny iceman from his yellow painted van. The iceman of the modern hotel is an expert mechanic. who presides over wonderful machine in which the evaporation of ann monia turns pure water into equally pure ice.
 Eleven stories above is the laundry, and here is another evidence of the care taken by the hotel proprietor of today to see that his guests are guarded against the onslaughts of the wicked ht- tie germ about which the doctors have so much to say. Not only are the cloth- ing of the guests and the linen of the hotel washed scientifically, but they are sterilized, too, with the same care that prevails in a hospital.
 In these days the visitor to the metro- polls who stays at one of the new hotels, whether his bill is s3O0 a day or only 8. breathes filtered and tempered air, sleeps in steriized linen. and drinks filtered water cooled by hygienically manufactur- ed ice. It is largely because of such precautions as these that American hotels, which were once the butt of foreign comment, are today acknowledged to be inc finest in the world. In no kings palace in any land has living been made SO safe, comfortable and convenient as in these metropolitan caravansaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22
FRESH AIR POPULAR IN UNITED STATES. Wonderful Ventilation System
 of Great Hotel PURE AIR FOUND INDOORS "Lunus" of Modern Caravansary Breath in Air Which Is Purified
 and Distributed to Every
 Part of Building.
PURE AIR FOUND INDOORS

New York, October H.-The coming or the frost used to begin the "close sea son" all over America, according to the British humorists, who could not under- stand our national preference for warm dry houses in cold and damp weather. There was doubtless some foundation Tor the gibe, for ventilation did not keep pace with the development of good living in other directions during the nineteenth centa4y. But this energetic age has laid down as one of it's first principles that fresh air is more to be desired than great riches; that the strenuous life can be supported only with proper regard Tor hygiene. Many people, nowadays, sleep with windows wide open, and the man who objects to breathing vitiated atmos- phere is no longer called a ''fiend, while the fresh air cure is the up-to-date sub stitute for drugs in the treatment Of many diseases.
 Time was when 1t was supposed that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany, as to my honesty fer my contractA
 Fully thres-fouSths of my pot1snts have besn treatsd by some enc slse before caJl. inw on me to bs cured Why not come ss room e afnictsdf You will save money. 0istresslng pain and valuable time; be. efdes. there is sausfact1on in knowing thai the veRy best trsatment is belnS rive, you by an honest. competent phy- sfeian I have treated private troubIes ss a spesIaaty in the city of Birmingham. Aia., sfnce August l1s7. cure all man. her of private diseases. I cure many pa- tieuts by mall treatment W-tte for prices and terms.
 do not uss largs advertisements snA false statensnts to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to bc cured by sueh methods. giss nc . oail and ret well
 M of1ices arc the most private and ouiet h tho city. tsnth story of the new First National Benk building. corner e eecouA oveuue and Twsnt1sth strsst Roonns i0os auA 1og7. Talss one of the nne :, -vaAorp to tenth floor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22
Wanted-1O experience ed seamStreSSeS in our alteration room.
 Simpson Outright Co.
ATTENTIONl 1

All cars at present running on 2Oth street from 9th Ave. north to Ave. B south, will during the visit of the Presi- dent to B'ham. Oct. 24, use 18th St., 1st Ave. 22nd St.. Ave. B.-B'ham Ry., It. & Power Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES,

you . permsA-' nent cure oe private troubles and that you may knew my guarantee is re- liable 1 refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank, Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth crA. bankerA Jefferson Coun- ty g a v i n . .
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22

IA hemmed Crochet Spread, 75c. IA hemmed Crochet Spread, $1.19. IA hemmed Crochet Spread, $1.5o. Large size pure Cotton Comforts,
 $1.00.
 Large size Victoria Cotton Down
 Comfort. $2.50.
 6x7 Eiderdown Comfort, best Frer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22
le)omen's SI3.50 Rain Coats for $o.e5

Combs Gtc.
 We have now on display the prettiest line of Back Combs and Sets in Alabama. Beautiful Jewel Mounted Back Combs from soc to $500. These will cost you doudle in JeWelry store for no better combs-Our line of Gold and Jewel Mounted Book Combs is very extensive in the very latest Fads-We have also quite largest stock in the state at 25c 98 each one the best wales to be found-JEWELRY PADS in great abundance now on display.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
THE PRAYER CERE.

There are many people nowadays who are too intelligent, or too smart, to pray, but there are also many who are not. Those who pray find much help in prayer, and you could not persuade them that they don't They will not be surprised to read that at the recent an- nual meeting of the British Medical Association Dr. Theodore B. Hyslop, superintendent of Bethlehem Royal Hospital, a specialist in neurology and in the treatment of mental disease, said: "As an alienist and one whose whole life has been concerned with the sufferings of the mind, I would state that, of all hygienic measures to coun- teract disturbed sleep, depressed spirits and all the miserable sequels of a dis tressed mind, I would undoubtedly give the first place to the simple habit of prayer"
 This is an interesting declaration, and it is easy to see on what ground it is based. Faith in a good God is a strong support, and prayer to Him often greatly relieves a tortured mind. The prayer cure would probably help some who have not found relief in the swear cure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
The SteinertOne Company
COMMITTEES ON ABATEMENT OF
 TAYES

The Aldermanic Committee on Abate- ment of Taxes will hold a hearing in Rooms 10-11, City Hall, Friday Sept ember 29, 1905, at o'clock D. m. at which time the following petitions will be considered:
 Petitions of Horace Mix Estate of Alfred Houde, ct al. of John A. Osborn, of Robert Dunlap of The New Haven Car Register Co, of George Gruncr, Gilliga1, of Catherine Galligan, of of Maria J. Burnham, of Mrs. Betsy Hosley of Hannah OConnor, of Della Thielbar, of Mrs. Lucy A. Brooks, of F. B. Merrels, Conservator, of Ellen M. 0'DonOvan, of Elizabeth Mccarthy, of Rev. John Russell. of Mrs. Julia A, Blackman, of Troop A. Armory Associ- ation, of Thomas H. Donahue, of The Fairfield County Savins Bank, of Polly Woodruff estate of Emil Nocke, of Charles F. Clarke, COnservator; of Pat rick F. Reynolds estate and James Harhen for abatement of taxes; of Nathan ToplitzSy and Mary Cain for abatement of lines, of Edward Graf funder for reduction of assessment for widening of Gold street, and of Matilda and Jessie Banta and estate of John ments
 All persons interested in the fOrego- ing are hereby requested to be present and be heard thereon without further notice
 Per order JAMES R. MAXWELL, Chairman Attest: AMBROSE V. BEECHER,
 Assistant City Clerk
 s27 St
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
SPECIAL E1.nr.rnRs, MEETING.

The Electors of the Town of New Ha- ven are hereby notified and warned to tricts on Monday, the 2nd day of Octo- Der, 1905, at o'clock a. Ill.,, for the purpose Of considering the following proposed amendments to the COnstitu- tlon and signifying by ballot, their ap- pfoEal or olsapproVal of the same, the hrst Of which amendments is In the fol- lowing words:
 Number One
 Each town shall. annually or bien- nlalIy. as the electors of the town may determine, elect selectmen and such of Hcers Of local police as the laws may prescribe
 Number Two.
 voting machines or other mechan- lcaI devices for voting may be used in all elections in this State, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law; provided, however, that the right of secret voting shall be preserved
 Those who approve the first of said proposed amendments shall give in q ballot with the words Constitutional amendment concerning election of se- Iectmen and otiicers of local police, Yes" written or printed thereon, and those who disapproVe the first Of said proposed amendments shall give in a ballot with the words Constitutional amendment concerning election Of se- lectmen and officers of local police, No" written or printed thereon.
 Those who approve the second of said pEOpOS9u dIuGluIn6I1IS small, give Tn a ballot with the words Constitutional amendment concerning the use of Yot- ing machines, Yes,' written or printed thereon, and those who disapprove the second of said proposed amendments shall give in ballot with the words "Constitutional amendment concerning the use of voting machines, Mo-" writ ten or printed thereon.
 The ballot boxes will be open from 6 o'clock a. Ill. until , o'clock D. m. in the several voting districts, as follows:
 First district-133 Court street, Turn hall Building.
 Second district-City Supply House, cor. Oak and Spruce streets.
 Third district-216 Congress avenue
 Fourth district-56 Congress avenue
 Fifth district-35 Olive street
 Sixth district-17e Chestnut street.
 Seventh district-Cor. Hamilton and Summer streets.
 Eighth dtstrict--Cor. State and Eld streets.
 Ninth district-63 Foote street. Tenth district--443 Elm street.
 Eleventh district-29 WoIcott street, cor. Poplar street.
 Twelfth district-Cor. Grand avenue and Bright street (Quinnipiac rink). Thirteenth district-Masonic hall, Westville.
 Fourteenth district-Engine house, East Grand avenue. l. Fifteenth district-Engine house, Forbes avenue. Dated at New Haven, Conn, Sept. FREDERICK E.. WHITAKER. s26 5t Town Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28

Well" replied the candid critic. ''yOu didn't take advantage of your many Op- poltunities-'' T didn't?' No, you had a number of opportunities to quit before you did.''- '-Philadeiplia Press.
 How" asked the first political pi- rate, will We be able to get aboard the ship of state? The reform element has gained control of the party" Wait" said the wise old hench!nan, until the next convention. Then we'll slip a Iit- tie plank into the platform that'n carry Us through" "Al!'' commented the other pirate, sort of political gang plank, eh?"-Judge.
 Five dollars a quarter" exclaimed little Tommy Tcddles, as he read the dancing masters advertisement. That jay ought to go up against night school for term"
 "WAat's gnawin' you. son?'' querier old man Toddles, looking up from his paper.
 This '$5 a quarter answered Tod dies, jr. Why, any fool ought to know that it only requires 25 cents to make a quarter. .'-Chicago News.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
NOTICE.

Is hereby given that the annual meet ing of the stockholders of The New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail road Company will be held In Room l0l in it's general office building in tho city of New Haven, Connecticut. on Wednesday, the eighteenth day of October 1905, at 12 o'clock noon. fo elect Board of Directors for the en- suing year; also to act upon the fol- lowing propositions:-To accept an a. mendment of the Company's charter passed by the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island at it's January Session A: D. 1905, and to approve of the eXcerise of the authority therein grantedi to accept the provisions of An Act to authorize the sale of The New England Railroad Company to Tho New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company passed by the Gen. eraI Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and approved March 31. 1905, and to approve of the excerise of the authority therein granted; to pur- chase all the contracts, property. rights, powers, privileges and franchises of The New England Railroad Company excepting the franchise to be a corpor- tation ito assent to a modification of the lease of the Old Colony Railroad Company whereby the lessor Is per- mitted to sell all of the stock of the Old Colony Steamboat Company; and to transact any other business which may properly come before said meeting.
 Dated at New Haven, Connecticut the twenty-f1fth day of September, 1905.
 JOHN G. PARKER,
 s27 3t 27 o4 Il Secretary
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28

CLEAN PAPER MONEY roo COSTLY.
 There has been an idea around for the last few years that the paper mon- ey of the United States becomes tainted soon, and therefore it is being destroy ed at the treasury at the rate of nearly S2 GOO. .0OO a day But the treasury ottt- cials think that the costly work of changing old money for new is over- done. Moreover, they have little sym- pathy with the tainted notion, and as- sert that there is nothing to fear in the way of contamination from handling money. In proof of this they cite the experience of the money counters in the treasury. There are some women in the basement rooms of the treasury building who have been counting mon- ey for the past eight or ten years. They get the very worst bills in circulation. Currency that IS not considered fit to remain in use is packed up and sent to Washington for redemption. It is turn ed over td'these women counters, who see if the bundles contain the correct amounts. In this way they come in daily contact with some very bad look ing specimens. Yet there is not a, sin" gle case on record in the department of disease contagion growing out of the handling of money. Secretary Shaw regards this as the best possible dem- onstration that could be given of the fallacy of the common belief that dis ease is communicated from person to person as result of handling money.
 It has been rare thing for the de- partment to refuse to honor a request for fresh money. A most liberal policy in this regard has been observed, but there will, it is said, be change soon.
 The counters will carefully scrutinize the bills as they come in, and if it be decided that they are still good for a few more months handling they will go l back to the bank or individuals with a notice that they are not ready for re- demption. Many will think this is a step backward, but the United States
 must be properly economical.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28

He points out that the buildings are essentially of native kind Or type common to-day; nearly all retain some original wooden stakes embedded in ths walls: thsre is no trace of inscriptions on any of the runs; stone and iron implements were found together; net- ther the buildings nor the other ard- cles found show traces of early Oriental or European influence; finally, the dis covery Of pieces of blue and white Nan kin china and other articles of mediae- val manufacture in tha lowest parts of the foundations indicates that such commodities were the object of barter before the buildings were erected. In the casa of Zimbabwe. he dsnies that the foundations show series of layers of different periods; but admits that in one layer of sand charred wood, found some way below the previous excava- tions, may indicate an earlier period, though this is unlikely. He maintains that the ruins were originally fortt- fed places. The so-called slave pits, described as pit dwellings, were origin ally citadels, round which concentric circles of walls were built. Zimbabwe, as the residence of Monomotape. was more carefully built than the others, but it's plan is essentially the same. The soapstone birds discovered by Mr.
 Bent, in his opinion represent kotems.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
NOT ALI IN THIS C0UNrRY.

The new woman in this country has much, but she doesn't have it all. For instance, she doesn't have such teach ing as the new woman of Norway is going to get. The society for the pro- motion of Norway's veal has establish ed schools whose aim will be to train young girls from the rural districts in the care of the COW and other domes- tic animals. The length of each course is six months, commencing October IA each year. The instruction will be mainly practical, and taught in such . manner that pupils, under the guidance and supervision of the instructor or instructress, each by turn will feed and tend the entire stock of cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. In addition to feed ing, tending and other work pertaining to cleanliness of the animals in their respective quarters, the pupils are re- uuired to perform the dairying, scrub ping and cleaning of milk vessels, and once a week weigh the feed and milk and keep a, record thereof. The course also includes reading and writing, to- gether with instruction from modern text books concerning the care of live stock, including feeding and dairylng. Tn order to be eligible to enter these schools pupils must have attained the age of 1T years, have had some pre- vious experience in dairying, be of good health, and possess good moral charac- ter, for all of which certificate must accompany applications for admission
 Perhaps the new woman of this coun- try would turn up her naughty nose at such teaching, but perhaps she would be wrong in so doing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
4 BROKEN THEORY,

Some theories get careful examina- ton nowadays, The attractive one that there was some connection between the ruins in Southern Rhodesia, especially at Zimbabwe, and the Biblical Ophir, has been pretty thoroughly disposed of by the investigations of Mir. Randall MacIver, who has just read a paper on the subject before the members of the British Association in South Africa. He holds that none of the ruins is older than the fifteenth or the sixteenth cen- tury, and that they are the handiworlx of African natives of the negro or ne- groid race, under the dynasty known by the collective name of Monomotapa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
RAILROADS IN SWEDEN.
Returned Native Much Surprise b!
 Crude Methods.

Returned Native Much Surprise by
 Crude Methods.
 A. W. Hedden, Santa Fe roadmaster at Chanute, has just returned from a trip to Sweden, his native home After S3 years absence he says he felt like foreigner when he got there. He spent some time Investigating the Sweden system of running railroads, but didn't get many pointers that could be used in America. Railroad ing there, he thinks, is like play com pared to Kansas railroading. He says:
 Such engines as they use there! If We had them over here the boys would call them coffee mills. Their largest locomotives are just about the size of our ordinary switch engines They have three drivers. The average en- zines have two drivers. When I told them that we had engines compared with which theirs would look like toys engines which stand so tall that if the trucks were taken away a man might walk under the boilers-they stared at me in amazement.
 Their freight cars are also tiny little things. They are about 20 feet long, and they carry loads of from 6 to 16 tons. About 10 tons is the average, I should think. They asked me what I though of them and if they were like. our American cars. T will tell you about the American cards I said. If You were to take the loads off of three of those cars of yours, you could put 1t all one one of our cars,' They looked astonished, but I kept on. Then you could take those three cars. trucks and all, and put them on top of the loads, and it would just about
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
ACCIDENTAL.

Knicker-What caused the accident? Bocker-He suddenly gained control of his machine.-Brooklyn Life.
 Poet-This, sir is the only poem l ever wrote. Editor-Well, cheer up. No body's going to take it away from you. Cleveland Leader.
 T notice they've got some insurance men on the stand in New York. Looks more like they've got 'em on the run!" New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 Slngleton-"Have you decided what you are going to call the baby, old man?" Wedderton-''Certain I'm going to call him whatever my wife names him" Chicago Daily News.
 Fim-Darling, will yoqA be my wife? Her-sure. shall be delighted to share your troubles and. apxieties. Him Thank you; but I haven't any. Her Not now, but you will nave after the minister has had his say.-Chicago News. H
 Are you going to betray the people after they put you intoNofflce?" My dear sir" answered Senator Sorghum, you misapprehend. The people did not put me into office. And shall I go back on the men who did?''-Washingt Star.
 Let me see," said thesfprgetful man, what's the rest of that saying about Too many cooks?"
 Well" replied the man who had just returned from Paris " foo many C'o1kS' spoil the enjoyment of other tourists. '' Philadelphia Press.
 How did you like my talk last night" !" asked the beginner in the lecture field.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28

l.4 EE 2. r5ts make good average load for one of our cars Their cars do not have trucks, and the wheels are spoked like a wagon wheel, instead of being solid On the cars used for hauling ore there are three sets of wheels-one set at each end and one set in the middle.
 The roadbed is kept in fine shape. The right of way is not of uniform width, as it is in this country, Some places in it are just marrow enough to. allow a rail to be taken sout-not more than six feet-and in other places 1t is as much as 20 feet wide. Land, you know. is scarce in that country, and the idea of using 100 feet for a rail- road right of way would seem an aw- ful waste to them. .'-Kansas City. Journal. @ <
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
4 Faith Song.

When all the world goes wrong. my dear.
 When all the world goes wrongt And friends are fled and hopes are dead And foes are thousand strong, Then lift thy aching heart above,
 And kiss the chast' ming rod, For through the clouds surrounding Shines down the smile of God. When all the world goes right, my dear When all tine world goes right, And friends are near who make good
 cheer
 And natures face is bright, Forget no that these gleanls of light By the same power are given That through the night, as in the light Would guide thee up to heaven. But let the world go wrong or right, Be this thy daily prayer May l unroll my inmost soul,
 A towering garden falr. Before Gods face and in my place
 Perform my little part And one day offer at his feet
 A pure and constant heart. Helen Hughes in The New World.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
Hamlet was listening to the gho.

Hamlet was listening to the ghost.
 What a blooming lie it is,'' he mutt tered, that dead men tell no tales <" Encouraging the ghost to proceed with the grewsome narrative, he struck a Sir Henry Irving attitude, and signed to the orchestra leader to turn on the slow music. Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28

District of New Haven. ss., Probate
 Court, September 18th 1905 EsTATE of NANCY M PARDEE, late of New Haven, in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate of the dis trict of New Haven hath limited and appointed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said de- ceased to bring in their claims against said estate. Those who neg lect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay .. ,., WILLIAM $. PARDEE,
 S1t ot Executor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28
ruE WEEKLY JOURNAL.

sosuea ThnEzaays. One Dollar . xeak'
 ADVERTISING RATES
 Situations. Wants, Rents. and other small advertisements, One Cent a WnSd each insertion. Five Cents word TOT R tnJl week. Display advertisements. per inch. one Yuqertfon, S120: each subsequent lnser- fifD lG cents; one week. SS.2O; one
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-28

If you must have seat to stand up in on the New York Stock Exchange buy now. These seats are expected to command $1oo,OOO before the end of the year. The price is $sS,OOO at the pres ent time, and the brokers are talking of the biggest kind of a bull market to begin long before the holidays.