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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
 IS BEFORE SENATE
A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT ADDl- TONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO HOUSE MEAsuRE-cARRIEs TO- TAI OF $fo2,347,279.

Washington, June 20.-The Senate com mittee today reported the sundry civil appropriation bill It carries s1O2 ,347, 279, a net increase of s7,76O.2Os over the amount carried by the bill passed by the House The sundry civil bill year ago carried $67 600. An amendment was adopted restoring to the bill an appropriation of s25,ooo to pay the travelling expenses of the President, which went out of the bill in the House on a vote of order. The Senate committee struck out the House provision for a lock canal across the Isthmus of Panama. vote on this question will be had in the Senate to- morrow, and until then the expression as to the type will be left open.
 The principal additions to the bill are as follows: Land and building for the departments of state. justice and com merce and labor. s3,0O0, 900; light houses, beacons and fog signals, $1,275 900; sup piles and repairs for light houses and expenses of light vessels, buoyage and fog signals. s1s50O0; propagation of food fishes, s1oOoO; continuing construction of Senate office building $950,Oo0; gauging streams and determining the water sup ply of the United States under the geo. logical survey, s2Oo 900; preparation of a report of the mineral resources of the United States, $25,00O; continuation of the forest reserve surveys. s25.OOo; plac- ing a herd of reindeer on the Island of Unalaska, s6000 continuing erection of Grant Memorial in Washington, $40, 900; military posts. s15000O building for bu- reau of American republics, $200,00o, and Jamestown centennial exposition, 1, ,450,- OO0
 The bill by 0 Senate amendment ere ates the office of general inspector of supplies for public buildings at an an nual salary of 5000. and actual expenses not to exceed 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
THE HOUSE.

Washington, June 1.-Twenty bills of more or less general interest we're passed today by the House under suspension of the rules. Among them are measures appropriating $250O0 for the travelling ex- .penses of the president, which excited considerable debate; providing for the sub division of lands entered under the recla- mation act; increasing the efficiency of tho bureau of insular affairs by confer- ring the rank and pay of brigadier general upon the chief of the bureau, and regulating the checking of baggage by common carriers.
 The joint resolution increasing the terms of representatives to four years, and the bill amending section 5ls6 of the revised statutes permitting national banking as sociations to make loans on real estate as a security and limiting the amounts Of such loans. failed to receive the neces- sary two-thirds vote
 The House also passed rule to begin the consideration of the pure food bill tomorrow. and after twelve hours of debate, voted on the substitute to the Senate bill without intervening motions.
 The House at 5:30 D. m. adjourned un- till II o'clock tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
NEWS OF oREENvILLE.
of Miss Flora Scale to Mr.
 E. w. Thorpe Announced.


 Greenville, June 20.-(Special.)- )-Mrs. Mary Amanda Conner has announced the marriage of her daughter. Miss Flora Scale, to Mir. Edwin White Thorpe. to take place at the family residence on the morning of Wednesday. June 27. at Il oclock
 Miss Scale is a sister of Mrs. George Kerr Armes of Birmingham. She is a young woman of modest demeanor culture and refinement. For several years she has been closely identified with Sunday school and Epworth league work and In this and other ways she will be greatly m 'ssed in Greenville.
 Mir Thorpe is prominent citizen of DeFuniak. Fla, where he Is highly es- teemed in business and social circles. The marriage is one of interest to a large circle of friends.
 Mrs. w NJ. Blackwelder entertained in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
SUMMARY OF THE
 DAY IN CONGRESS
THE SENATE.

Washington June 20.-The meat inspec' ton provision of the agricultural Dill was today made the subject of discussion in the Senate. The question came up on motion by Senator Proctor to grant the conference requested by the House. and speeches were made by Messrs. Proctor geyeridge and Lodge against some fea- lures of the House amendment and by Senator Warren in opposition to drastic legislation.
 MT. Lodge took occasion to defend American morals as quite as good as those of Europe. The bill went over without action.
 There were two speeches on the Panama canal, one by Senator Morgan in sup port of the sea level plan, and the other by Senator Perkins in opposition.
 The Senate held It's first night session which was devoted to the consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Bills Passed By House.

Washington, June 20.-Under suspension of the rules the following bills were passed by the House today:
 To authorize the sale of certain lands to the city Of Mena, In Polk county Ark,; repeating the act declaring that the Cane river In Natchitoches parish La, navigable stream; conferring the right of way of railroads now constructed lahoma and Arizona: to authorize the counties of Yazoo and Holmes to con- struct a bridge across the Yazoo river Mississippi giving the chief of the in sular bureau the rank of brigadier gen. eral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Cotton Men Visit "coin" Harvey.

Little Rock, June 2o-A large number of prominent cotton men, bankers and other business men from many sections of the south today are the guests of w s. (Coin) Harvey at Montene, Ark An elaborate guest was given an annual pass over the railroads leading 10 the resort. The bus mess session will continue three days and better methods of planting, cultivat- ing and marketing the south's chief pro- duct At the close of the business ses- sions the guests will be entertained with a ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

t q F. honor or her Sunday school class last evening each young man in the class having the privilege of bringing a lady friend. Japanese lanterns illumined the veranda, while ferns and flowers added to the attractiveness of the double pan iors.
 In the alcove of the rear parlor frappe was served from a large block of ice by Mrs. Oscar Martin. At 10:30 a salad course was served followed by delightful ices. Every moment was filled with en- joyment, and the young men were very appreciative of the courtesy shown them by their teacher.
 Col and Mrs. Albert Steinhart and Miss Saddle Steinhart are at French Lick Springs to spend some time.
 Mrs. Prather of Atlanta Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Beeland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
NEW CHARTER ADOPTED.
New Orleans Clearing House Will
 Make Changes In Methods,

New Orleans June 20.-It was announce ed tonight that the New Orleans clear ing house has adopted a new charter to take effect July ?. The charter was made up after 8 study of Chicago and New York clearing house systems. One of the most important changes provides that a uniform nominal fee shall be charged for collections payable outside of New Orleans by members of the New Or leans clearing house, or banks, clearing through them.
 Heretofore business out of town has been done at a loss. The membership fee Is raised from $l0O to 5000. There are at present sixteen banks in the associa- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
CHADWICK GARMENTS SOLD.
Quantity of Fine Wearing Apparel
 Goes for $4025.

Cleveland, June 20-All the personal ef- fects of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick. incud- ing large quantity of wearing apparel was sold at public auction today here in one lot to A. H. Greedy of this city for $4025 ,f
 There was a large number of persons in attendance at the sale. Jay P. Dawley, attorney for Mrs Chadwick, refused to say what would be done with the money realized from the sale. except that the storage house bill would be paid. There were dozens of gowns of silk, satin and fur garments, besides a number of pieces of antique furniture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Now Record for Golf.

Chicago. June 2O.-Lawrence Auchterlo- nie, the Glens Dew professional, today made a new mark for the Haywood golf course over which the western champion ship will be played tomorrow, neGotiat- ing the IS holes In II strikes two strokes better than the Mexican, champion Willie Smiths record ten days aso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Murderer Was Former poIicemah.

London June 20-The Jewish Chronicle of this city says 1t has received a tele- gram from Bialystok announcing that the murderer of Chief of Police Derkat- chef who was shot and killed May 30, was former policeman. The Jews had pre- viously been accused of the crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
conferee. still Absent.

railroad rate bill today abandoned their idea of meeting until all of the members
 of the conference can be present. The next meeting will be held at tn apart ments of Representative Sherman at 8 p. m, tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Fourth of July Celebration.

On account of the above occasion. the Southern Railway will sell tickets at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold July 2. and (; good returning until July & 1so6. For further particulars apply at Southern Railway offlce. Birmingham, Ala. e-n-ltt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
For Road Supervisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of Jefferson County:
 l am a candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ocratc party. J. ED. HAIGLER. I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. JOE HILL. Joe s. Davis is a candidate for road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. Will appreciate as much as anyone your sup port, and If elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and integrity.
 For Representative.
 l hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of representative from Jeff ferson county to the lower house of tho legislature, subject to the acton of the democratic primary.
 w. E. URoUHART. Col. w. w She e-tridge of Ensley author izes the announcement of his candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August ~, lSOb
 Jere Clemens King of Birmingham au thorizes the announcement of his candi- dacy to represent Jefferson county in the next legislature, subject to the action of the de mocratic primary on August 27. 1908 Tn Age-Herald is authorized to an- nouace Dr. M. C. Ragsdale of McCalla ~cs candidate for representative from Jefferson county in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary August 27. 1906.
 am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative in Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce H. A. Hagler of Warrior as candidate to the legislature from Jeffer- son county. subject to the action of the democratic primary, August H. 1906.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce W. T. Newberry a candidate to thesn legislature from Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the demoa cratic primary. August 2. 6-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
:1EII'I|IJ

All Week. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday ? and Saturday Cooled by Iced Air s* and Electric Fans. The famous clown, "SLIVERS" OAK LEY, from the New York Hippodrome. 2. GERTRUDE H OFFMANN, her six Manhattan Girls. from Hammerstein's s Victoria.
 30-OTTIERS-30. THE MUSICAL SHOW OF THE SEA- SON-POPULAR PRICES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

Higdon will make a good sheriff. His administration will be fair and clean. 'Go to work and help elect him..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

I here announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaray. August 27. 1906 HUGH McGEEVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic party. in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADFORD.
 I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party. J. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of
 Jefferson County:
 I am candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party. J. ED. HA1GLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative in Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce II. A. Hagler of Warrior as a candidate to the legislature from Jeffer- son county. subject to the action of the democratic primary, August 27. 1906
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
Your Fortune in Each Month.

Here is q bit OF astrological lore
which may be Of use to hostess in
amusing crowd of young people. Ask
the birth month of each: the following
little table gives the answers. The en-.
tertaining feature OF these so.called
fortunes is In how far they generally
are from the real characteristics OF the
person whom they are supposed to poy.
tray.
January-A maiden born In this
month will be a prudent housekeeper.
good tempered. but inclined to be mel.
ancholy.
February--Humane and afrectionate:
a tender parent
Marcia chatter box. tickle stormy
and of a Quarrelsome nature.
April-Pretty. dainty. inconsistent
and not studious.
May-Handsome in person, content.
ed and happy in spirit.
June-Gay. impetuous and will
marry early.
July-Fair 10 look on. but sulky in
temper and jealous.
August-Amiable. practical and Will
make wealthy marriage.
ptember-Discreet. afrable and
favorite with every one.
October - Pretty. coQuettish and
oftentimes unhappy without cause.
November-Liberal. kind and pleas
ant and thoughtful Of others
December-Well oroportioned. gay,
fond OF novelty and inclined to be ex.
travagant.
MADAME MERgI.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
TONIC TREATMENT
Wax Stomach and Sick Heaoaeb.
Cured BY Or. Williams
Pink Pill.

The symptoms OF stomach trnubl,
'niS' some victims have n ruyenuu,
appetite. others loathc the sight Of food.
Often ther. Is "a feeling ~ ot weight ON
the chest, u full feeling ~ the throat,
Sometimes III. gas presses on TIA. heart
aud leads the sufferer Ia think h.. ma,
heart disease. Sick hcndach. ia "A fr,.
quent and distressing symptom.
weak stomach need, "A digestive
tonic aud TINT there IL no better tonic
Tor thus pufius" than DR. Williams Pink
Pills II shown by III. statement OF Mr..
a, 9, Merrill. ~ mining man. uf On-nls,
CALI, veteran Of Battalion q. Third
Y. =. Regular Infantry.
"l had never h"u well sine. I left
the army" h. sstys. ALWAYS having had
trouble with nay stomach. which wa,
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Could keep nothing on my stomach.
aud at times had sick h.ndhche ~ had
that did not ear. whether / lived or
died. My stomach refused To retain
even liquid food mud almost ,lrs,airrd
OF getting well ns ] had tried 20 many
Kinds OF medicine without relief. Then
! was bitten by ~ mitlosnhko mud that
laid me up from worl, entirely for a
year. six monthsof which spent In l.rd,
Ono day "A friend recommended d..
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recommended the pills 10 n grrn, many.
Tor during my recovery every one asked
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not speak too highly Of them"
" You want eood health you must have
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The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
INCLINED TO FREcxl,E.

The best the girl with freckI.s can
hope TO do Is to keep them faded.
that they do not show 10 much; she
cdnno, remove them. II she take tn.
skin on the new skin is soon very
'auch worse than III. old. being ~ ten.
DEL that 1, Is the more easily affected
~ the rays OF light.
A very present help In keeping
r"ckies faded out IL To always wear "A
yellow veil: there is something In the
chemical change IN the rays passing
through the yellow chiffon that Keeps
them from affecting the cutici~. And
another help Is to plaster her face
with cold cream ana powder beneath
the veil when going into III. light and
heat out OF doors In summer.
\ Then she should not wash with soap,
nj Use the bran bags and almond meal
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
Concerning Gloves.

'h's season. they are Of necessity long
or than those worn In The evening.
CLEANING WHITE klD.-You can
clean white hid gloves at home by ,hI,
process: Plac..th. glove In "a small
basin. and pour over Just enough hem
koilhc to cover. set "A plate over tbo
basin. NO NJ to proven, the spirit evan.
Grating. and let the glove soak for Nv,
minutes. Have u thick cloth ready ON
III" table and u piece OF clean flannel
TAX" the glove out Of the basin. let IL
drip u little. net Il on the cloth. una
wipe II with the flannel. changing III.
surfae" constantly as II Ii soiicd, The
glove must not b" rubbed too hard or
the surfac" viii he spoiled. When IN,
slo'" ia quite clean. blow into 4, to
innate It and hang In the shad. In a
draught.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
SOME SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY
PROVE OF HELP.
The First Year Comes the Cotton
Wedding-May Be Made Gay
Affair-soms Astrologi-
cal Lore.
The Cotton" Wedding.

One year Of welded life brings the
Cotton" anniversary. and 1t may
De made a most attractive affair. So
soon after the original ceremony 1t will
probably not be q dificult matter to
arrange for n reunion OF the bridal
party. and this alone will make the
occasion n memorable one. Send the
invitations on squares OF fine cotton
cloth written with indelible ink.
Decorate the rooms with vines, plants
ana branches. Over these put a quan.
tity OF huny cotton flakes Portieres
ana window drapes are effective made
from strips Of white cotton. III cards
are to be the amusement, Hearts Ia
good game. and there are SO many
articles in the shape OF hearts which
VIII make appropriate souvenirs and
prizes. The dining room table may be
covered with thin layers OF cotton in
stead OF linen cover. At each place
put cotton SNOWFALL tied with ribbon.
the name card tucked under the bow.
inside the ball put a tiny souvenir.
The center-piece should be jardiniere
wrapped with cotton and filled with
the kind OF flowers that were used at
the event Of year ago.
There should be a wedding cake CON
tanning ring. piece Of money and a
thimble; all young people know the
meaning OF these symbols. and there
VIII be jolly time when the bride
cuts the cake. Have the ice cream
frozen in halls tied with rihhon, ~,
spun sugar candy Of the color used at
the original wedding supper.
The gifts to be given the happy pair
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07

An Psychologist and an Assyriologist
were disputing about the relative ad-
'ancement OF the two ancient peoples
whom they we're studying
Why, sir" cried the Psychologist,
we find remains of wires in Egypt.
which prove they understood electric
ity!"
"Pshaw'' answered the Assyriolo-
gist. we don't find any wires in Assy-
ria, ana that shows that they under
stood wireless telesraphy!' - Stray
Stories
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07

instead. She should avoid tn. direct
rays of the sun ami also not 70 into
strong wind without protecting the
SKIN and she will lind 1t better to
wear n sunbonnet or poke" bon
net with a veil closely tied down
when out of doors.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
PERPLEXED HOSTESS.

are. Of course. limited to articles made
from cotton. One little bride of year
re1oiced In a generous cotton crepe
klmona and the groom In pair of pa.
1amas. These were given by the bridal
party and were sent In a huge pack.
ing box which was delivered during
the party. Opening this box caused
much merriment. as on each successive
wrapping there was written clever
little rhyme.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07
WAYS OF COOKING LAMB.
a Few Recipes Approved by Our Eng
Ash Cousins, with Lamb Pie
as Matter of Course,

stunned Breast of Lamb-Take one
or Two berasts of lamb according to
the quantity required: put it whole
INTO warm water. and boil gently for
ohe-haif hour, remove to dish. then
TAKE out as many of the bones and
pieces OF gristle as possible. spread
the meat quite Nat, then set aside t.,
get cold. Make stutiing with bread.
crumbs. chopped parsley. finely
minced sweet herbs, and a little
chopped lemon peel; season with pep
pc: and salt, bind with an egg. Put
the stuifng on the boned side OF tho
iamp' roll up tightly. and fasten with
small skewers: place in baking-tin,
sprinkle flour over, and bake one hour.
braised Shoulder of Lamb.-Bone a
shoulder of lamb, cut OFF the knuckle.
season well with pepper and salt,
sprinkle with -four and a little mixed
sweet herbs. Roll up tightly. and bind
with tape, or fix with small skewers.
fut into a freproof oarthen dish with
cover. with 1t put about one ounce
butter, and cook for about 90 minutes
Cut up in slices two shallots. two on
ions and two carrots. add to the meat
with tablespoonful OF chopped pars
ley. and bunch Of sweet herbs: near.
~ cover with stock. then set in the
oven. covering closely and cook for
Two hours Remove the meat to a hot
diSh, take OFF the tape, strain the
gravy over. and serve very hot. Al
dish OF tomatoes baked in bread.
crumbs is nice vegetable to serve
with this dish.
Lamb Pie.-Middle of the neck OF
lamb with Just about two chops OF
the best end is used for this pie. Put
1t In warm water. and stew gently for
one-half hour; there should only be
enough water just to cover It: divide
the meat In convenient size pieces, re.
move as much bone as possible. dip
each piece Of meat In -four. then sprin-
kle with pepper and salt. and a very
little chopped parsley: cut up two
Sleeps kidneys In quarters. dip in
-four, arrange them with the lamb In
a pie-dish. nearly nh the dish with |
the gravy the meat was boiled in. |
ana from which the fat sould have
ocen removed: cover with short |
crust, and bake in moderate oven
Tor one and one half hours.
Stewed Neck OF Lamb with Peas
Cut mp two-p0uui neck of lamb into |
size pieces. put them In |
n stewpan with hrrakfast,c upful OF |
green peas, small lettuce cut In |
pieces, six or eight green onions |
Cover with cold water. then stew very |
gently for one and onc-half hours |
About 20 minutes before serving. n |
Few more peas may be added at the
same time. with sal, and pepper to |
taste. Serve on a very hot dish.
Cold Roast Lamb Minced Cut the
rold meat Into small dice, boil the
bones and all the rough pieces in a
little water for one and onc-half
hours with chopped. onion.
Strain this gravy into clean sauce.
pan. add it'll" mushroom ketchup
and seasoning to taste. Put In the
meat keep II on the stove for one half
1our. but do not let Il actually boil.
" III. meat will harden Serve on a
rot dish surrounded by sippcts Of thin
cast.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07

Edy'h jack says look li.e a nos.
ter girl.
Maymc-iiow very ungallant.
Edyth unEallant'
Maymc-foS. or course. YOU arc a
tribe thin, bn, you don't look fiat
Chicago Daily Nov,.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07

Oilclo,h should never be scrubbed with
stiff brush or washed with strong SOAP,
Remove all dirt by carefully sweeping with
sott hair brush Then wash until clean
with tcpid water and Ivory Soap. Rinse
with clear water To which has been added
toaspoonful OF kerosene. Polish with a
dry cloth. ELEANOR Il. PARKER.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-07-07

Thousands tell OF
cures made by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
John C. Coleman. q
prominent merchant
OF Swainsboro. Ga.
says. For several
years my kidneys
were affected, and
my back achsd day
and night. I wal