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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
MAR x
"The QuiCk or the Dead," Which DO You Choose in SHKS?|

A clean silk stock. Not graveyard or a burying ground for dead styles The displays are not punct1ated with passes that jar and curious antiques of the past that move the observer to smile and pass on These are quick siks--lvey and fresh--agoW with the charm that neWness lends
 No wonder the measuring sticks work nightly. No wonder the scissors are constantly clipping off shimmerng foldsl These prices bound to make a rustlng and busting in the silk stocks!
 00 YardFancy tafetas in the spring patterns OSC and coors. They for waists and sutslook at
 them-easy to see how prettily they make up Worth 59c and 69c
 Nn YardA black tafeta full 36 inches wide soft fin OSL ished surfaces with a brilliant ustre
 Worth S100 yard
 E0 All silk crepe de chine complete range of solid OSL coors The quality sells everywhere at 75c or 79c
 yard
 Arrived and just unpaeked these pas for spring Shades Macbeth Donadbin-what cotchy pads they are The whole catalogue of colorres blues browns blacks, whites and others and others They the thng' for waists and suits 9 inches wide Special 89c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

black. spliced heels and toes, worth 75c. Special at SOC.
 Women's Lisle Hose, in colors, reseda, morocco red, French blue and Alice blue; embroidered in self colors; worth 89c. Special at e9c.
 Women's Ingrain Lisle Hose, black, Richelieu and Rembrandt ribs; hose that wears; worth soc pair, three pairs s1.oO.
 Women's gauge cotton Hose. black, garter splicing, double soles; worth soc pair. Special, pair S1.
 Women's gauge cotton hose. high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Special pricesl---Very.

eesucker-Bates make, regular 121ac grade, at 1oc. A wide and varied assortment of neat patterns, thoroughly washable colors.
 Percales-32 inches wide, just ar rived and on sale tomorrow for the first time. Scores and scores of patterns, light and dark grounds; worth 12hc. Special at 1oc yard.
 Dress Ginghams for spring and summer, stripes and checks in fast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

Genuine Raw Silk Hose, in black only, reinforced, lisle feet; worth s2.00 a pair. Special at S1.2s.
 Silk Hose, Reseda. French blue, violet, white, grey, pink and moroc- co red; lisle boots, worth s1.50. Spe- cial S1.
 Allover lace, daintily em broidered-some with grenadine stripes and checks, of finest lisle. Special at soc.
 Women's Lisle Finished Hose, black, embroidered prettily. soc values. Special at 39c.
 Women's Silk Lisle Hose, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

heels and spliced soles, black; worth 35c. Special at 25c.
 Womens Lisle Hose, lace and open effects, many patterns. Spe- cial at 25c.
 Womens Out Size Hose of Egyp- tian cotton, 25c pair.
 Women's Out Size Hose. ribbed tops. Special, pairs $1.00.
 Girls 1x1 ribbed lisle Hose, worth 25c pair. Special at 19c.
 Girls ribbed lisle Hose, black. Special at 25c pair. Only six pairs to a customer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
NIo. Ck;~tc An Informal NOV OnHI0 Opening Of The Latest Spring Styles

The taioring--ah that is the point Nearly all skirts look pretty in the stores. But to crack an old phrase pretty is as pretty does Unless the skirt well and stands up under the strain of every day service will soon grow very ugly indeed Seams get to puckering front draws up wrinkles over the hips, hangs op-sded and looks perfectly awful
 It is the tailoring that counts
 The skirts at Marx's are shapey and stylish. They will remain permanently, because they are tailored that Way--not merely pressed into condition by hot irons.
 Another factor tending to dressness and service is the fabrics They must be woolen-and they ARE and panel front styles for month Shipments arrive nearly every day The latest and the bestvaues are these:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Come Now! The Lingerie WaiSt. WiU Nor Linger Long

One thing is settled for spring and summer and it is the lingerie waists. They are basking in the smile of fashion Manufacturers cannot supply the demand. Re- taers who postponed buying scuryng here and there to get sufficient quantiesand who know whats going to be- are already asking for them at the stores
 Beholdn the face of these conditions we are selling lingerie waists before at endofsummer prices By sheer luck and good fortune offer limited quantity for less than we could buy them agan It is (hance not likely to reoccufpces are sure to go higher later when these are gone.
 lace and embroidery back tucked collar full sleeves deep cuffs trimmed in lace edgng worth $1.50 at e9c.
 embroidered trimmed at insertion of edgng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

colors. Ideally adapted for childrens school and play dress. Special at Sc yard.
 All Linen Suiting-Full 27 inches wide. A special purchase that should sell in jiffy. Worth soc. 75c and 85c a yard. Monday and Tues day at 39c.
 32-inch imported Scotch Madras for mems shirts and women's shirt waists and suits. Absolutely fast colors. Worth 35c. Special at 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

Dining Sets of Cloth and Napkins. Cloth is 2hx21a yards square;
 richest, handsomest, heaviest satin Damask, with open border, can be used for square or round table; napkins are 22 inches square. Price for the set $e.5o. A beautiful set is of double Satin Damask, in feur de lis pattern,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
1.15 Trefousse Pique Gloves t.5O
Opening Display and Sale Of Fine Imported Hosiery

The mene hosey II ready Big fat bugg Of it have been amb Twd the stocks ao%Tow % and week we will hold display and sale and embroidered little silk figures and foa plain cobwebb 
 The collection is achievement vast varied thoroughly comprehensive
  through the largest hosiery The and obvious 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
FINE LINEN SETS

highly time immemora In
 
 weaving cloth required regarded
 
 Leer than mother hers Lin great linens wl Jonathan Smyhe who equeats a his household effects including collection CD cloth and W kn of worth to daughter Mary Jae In those days you gentlewoman gentleman to which more slgnifc attached s
 of completely see claiming also, other body superbs like a n linen making still and those lived 0
 { is ourpe such linens and exclusive will displayed
  finishing standpoint the mostc cordially 0
 Therear like them elsewhere in Birmingham. A feWd and prce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
TOrChOn and Smyrna LACES Five Gents Yard

Two thousand yardsl But not half enough. Unless the unforeseen occurs and the unexpected happenss we cannot get Of course, you have bought imitation Torchons and Smyrnas before at c yard but you never got patterns, qualities and widths like these They easily worth Sc to 15c yard YOU may buy as much as you please however must ask dealers to stay away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

Of Panama, in greys and blacks, circular style, pleated down front, three rows of tucks around bot tom. Price $7.75.
 Of Panama, splendid quality that wears thoroughly, black and blue, box pleated front, bands. but tons and three rows of the corded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Never Mind the Weather, Here are
 Excursion Rates for Underwear

You will notice that we do not preface this underwear announcement with lot of tommyot about how cold the weather is GOING to be- Such futile ,and foolish argu- ments have place in the Marx advertising Instead serve you up dish full of sterling underwear at REDUCED prices. They are arguments enough. They will make thrifty people THINK. Of course cold weather IS coming very soon but if it does not would be exceedingly wise to buy THESE with NEXT winter in mind. Such bargains do not happen just anywhere at just ANY time!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

effect at bottom. Price 5000.
 Of Panama, grey plaids, circular style, habit back, row of buttons down the entire front, bands of self material around bottom. Price $12.50.
 Of worsted, grey plaid, fancy panel and button front. bands around bottom. Price $14.96.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

Children's extra heavy feeced lined Union Suits, worth 99c. Spe- eial at 25c.
 Children's 3-4 Woolen Suits, Dneita style, $1.O0 and s1.25 quail ties, in broken sizes. Reduced to 75c.
 Boys heavy fleece lined shirts and drawers, ages to IA, worth 39c and soc. Special at 25c gar -nent.
 Boys shirts and drawers, 34 wool, the other part is cotton-pre- vents shrinking from washing; worth 60c. Special at 35c a gar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

with a wide border. Price also $9.50.
 Another set is of double weight, thick Damask, in elaborate pat terms of American Beauty roses; cloth is 2lsx3 yards, napkins are 25 inches square. Price S18.5o. This one is for a round table, extra sized napkins. Highly damasked. Complete set $16.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Another SensatiOn---SiX Dainty HandkerChiefs for 200

You pay too much for handkerchefs unless you buy them at Marks The fact is being demonstrated every business day of the year And women are finding out for the business grows bigger each succeeding week TomorroWs offerng-pardon us, for cannot think of another word that fits So appropriateyis phenomenal It is the very acme and climax of value giving. Six dainty cotton handkerchefs neatly ntiaed for 29c Done up in packages-we cannot sell more than two packages to customer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Cnvesran Styles are Now Ready 1a,, earlr l''S5 guTers u9r fhs ni NeckWear

We've an office in New York for purpose. A scout lis there to keep lookout and to inform us of what go ing on in Fashiondom. That why among other things necwear gets to Marks while the freshness and bloom of NEWNESS is on it. Styles are coined every day. The mntage is enormous. Some of them are successful but most of them failures. Needless to tell you that only the successes get here As soon as neckwear style makes hit on Broadway Sixth Avenue the New York man sends boxfu to Marks We will show off the best of them omorrow-dainty pretty and withal, charming little stocks and turnoves at modest modest prices: of tanorish worth 75c. Special
 hemsi embroidery
 /
 Linen stocks trimmed in French
 Stocks of embroidery
 without tabs cial at 35c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

ment.
 FOR WOMEN
 Women's vests and pants, fieeced, 35c qualities. A Reduced to 23c a ment.
 Womens vests and pants of cot ton fleece lining, extra heavy. broken lots of the soc grades. Re- duced to 35e aSgarment.
 Women's Union suits, all wool, glove fitting, white and gray, $2.50 quality; reduced to $1.50.
 Women's 3-4 wool Union Suits, $1.50 and $1.75 qualities; reduced to $1.o0. Broken sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Announcement EXTRAORDINARY!
Choice of any Tailored sO O% SUIT i'm the Store at O@e1S1
 | q M

honesty Why the Marx advertisements other We Now good Take this Womens tailored $40O0 That's COME AND SEE IF IT ISN'T TRUEl
  dreamed of tlem
 -$995 $295 and foge$995for All the hold that Marx All hold mind that $25O $500 MOST of them worth $500 and $40O0
  fully The than the of the bare materials The unprecedented and unparalleled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Linen Bed Clothes Are Down 70 Bed Rock Prices

Yes they are costly but partly surmount that diff cuy for you by clipping off dollar or so from the prices However granting that they are expensive you must not oge that they make up for with vengeance in service md satisfaction
 Every item listed below is of all pure lnen--guaran- eed The prices are special and will hold for one week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Make Your Own Hats- soc
 Stamped Linen Patterns at 3Oc

These are practical days Why, women are even making their own hats Do you embroider9 Here is a outlet for your energy test for your skill with the needle and new way to save money by occupying pieces, brim and crown stamped in patterns that are attractive and different little taste in selecting coors little skill in plying the needle, and you will have hat chuck full of prettinesS and individuality. They will be popular next sprng-very-and the time to begin them IS now maker gave us his surplus at reduction. To- morrow we can sell you the 59C ones for 39c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

NOTICE THE AMPLE SIZES. 90x90 sheets, all linen hem stitched; worth s7.50 pair. Special at $5.98.
 sOx96 sheets, all linen, extra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Stamped KimonOS, Too, 75C

Of sheer lawn hemsched edge The stamping clear and dis ncmany patterns including sprays voes and punches of Worth S1.50 Wonderful bargains at 75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
Trefousse 1.5O Suede Gloves lis

Red, grey,-white, black, navy, green, brown, tan, buff, mode. Two and three clasps. These are the
 p. S.-We cannot fit the gloves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

heavy, hemstitched, superlative quality, worth s10.00 a pair. Spe- cial at $7.50.
 45x36 pillow cases, all pure linen, hemstitched; worth $1.50 pair. Spe- cial at $1.10.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-09
BENNINGTON Or EES
News or the Town aud village Briefly
Told for Busy Headers

News or the Town aud village Briefly
Told for Busy Readers
Reliable vegetable and Hover seed
In bulk at Goldsmith's. u
Six per cent Gold Bonds offered by
Powell q Co 10 this issue Of the
Banner.
George Richards of Halifax and VIM
Hon of Guldhall arr in The village for
couple OF days.
Miss Mary Doyle of the TIE ephone
exchange returned last night from a
visit in North Adams.
Saliva. geran iuns, heliotrop asters
or anything else you want in bedding
plants in any quantity at Heath's,
| Elm street.
Invitations are out to the wedding o.
Miss NJ Louise Rawson, daughter of
] Mr. and Mrs h T. Rawson of this vii
lage and George ID Atwood Of Brook
lyn. The marriage is to take place al
the home Of the brides parents, Tues
day evening, May %
Emanuel Hahn died shortly after
midnight Sunday evening at Bellows
Falls. Mr. Hahn had been in his usu
al health and his death came suddenly
while on a business trip TO Bellows
Falls. The deceased was 63 years o
age and lived in Troy - years. II,
was frequent visitor here.
Il Tiffany, exalted ruler and NJ ,
Roche, secretary. of Bennington lodg,
OF Elks have today forwarded to tn
grand authorities Of the order $3.50 TO
the San Francisco sufferers. Thi
money was all subscribed 10y the mem
hers of the local lodge and is the lar
gest amount raised by any one organ
izatiOn in town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-09
GIVEN UpTO DIE

b Spiegel 1904 N. Virgi ,ia street,
Evansville, Ind, writes, "FJrovIr five
years was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caus 4 me
much pain and worry. lost flesh and
was all run down aud a year ago had
TO give up work entirely. had three
of Il e best physicians who did me no
good and ! was practically given up to
die. Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended and the first bottle gave me
great relief and after taking the second
bottle was entirely cured b A
OuinAn.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-09
F RIM ERS!

We have for your inspection and If
you once look them over YOU will be a
Gust lmer), the following:
Spring Flexible Disc Harrows,
Wood Frame Perry Pattern Harrows
Pan American, Spike Tooth Harrows
Queen Cultivators,
Diamond Tooth Spike Cultivator,,
Corn Planters. Potato Planters,
Piusburg Perfect Fence,
Barbed and Plain Wire,
Poultry and Chicken Netting,
Fence Staples,
Garden Wheel Hoes,
Shovels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades,
Milk and Srainer Pals,
Wool Irvine,
Machine on, Harvester oil, Fly Oil,
Chicken Food, Bug Death
In Fact, Everything You Want
Good Goods at Right Prices
No Third-class Goods at First class
Prices
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-23
AMONG THE
CROWDS THERE
YESTERDAY

OAKLAND. Cal, April 23.-All day
Sunday and far into the evening
streams of humanity wended their
way to all parts of the city. TO the
parks and tented vacant spaces. some
carrying their few effects. seeking
places of shelter The majority hunt
ed for information concerning missing
relatives and friends. In and out
among them hurried wagons and carts
loaded with food and medicinal sup
plies speeding for camps and hospitals
A pitiful sight it was. Yet IN all the
vast throng there was scarcely a tear
wet eye or one look Of despair The
work Of rescue and succor continued
unabated. Oakland tents sprung up In
almost every vacant space and willing
citizens offered needed aid. food, wat
er and clothing In the western sec
ton the San Francisco military au-
,horities have taken possession Of the
few remaining houses. putting them
into habitable shape for the accom-
mediation of as many as possible OF
those now canped in the parks Three
men were detected by guards OF the
subtreaSury on Commercial street last
night attempting to tear away bricks
from, one conner of the locked build
ing. Tney were shot dead. -Four others
captured while attempting to break
into the ruins OF the HibeTnian bank
were held for court martial trial Loot
ers in the ruins Of grocery stores III
Octavia street were captured by SOL
diers: one, son Of Real Estate Agent
Riordan. was shot dead--=z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-23
SIGNlFIGAT
UTTERANcB
w. VA. SEN Or D..
Comment Of ~ en
Known Writer


The following is an extract from ~
syndicate letter written for ne A n1erss
lean Press Association by Mr. w: W
Dunn. one of the leading newspaper
men OF the country, and who Is IN
charge of the Associated Press yor8.
at the Capital AT WashinEton It u
taken from the Mansfield OhiosNews,s
and shows that Senator EIk1nss IS gen
erally recognized as a friend OF tnes
Henioura bill, and that none but his
enemies refuse TO accept his repeatees
declarations that he Is for the oili.
Mr.. Dunn says: g y l,ss -
an ,,tte-ance as has been made on the
another that he is for the epburfS5
bill does not mean that twill pass. At AZ
the same time as the discussion pro-;
ceeds. the impression grows that no
amendments TO that measure which
are not satisfactory to thesPrestdents
will be adopted. About as signihcants
men we're detected by guards OF me
subject was made by Senator Elkinsss
of West Virginia, who said that "
he could not get the%bin amended To-
s,,it him he would take it as 1t passed
the House and vote for it i am EW1tp
the President said Ellans. but ~
think that I could improve the HE'D
burn bill It Is also true that tne;s
West Virginia Senator is tnel
President on other important matters
he supported the2PresidentS STATE
hood bill programme and Is also u
hearty accord with the Presidenf IN
pushing the Panama canal
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-23
Pass Inside
{. The Car. Please
SUCH WILL BE ORDER ISSUED
SOON EXTRACTION COMPANY
FOR ALL PASSENGERS

Z Tt is reported that the Traction
Company will soon issue orders to the
street car conductors that hereafter no
passengers be permitted to stand on
.efther the front or rear platforms
Several OF the conductors have ex-
pressed themselves as opposed to the
order, saying that it would be almost
impossible to keep the platforms clear
of smokers and Of those who prefer
to ride outside Many people would
hold them responsible for making all
ride inside, and would not understand
that 1t was the company and not the
conductor who did not permit people
to ride there.
LADY. however. expressed herself
as being on the other side of the
question She Is strongly In faTo- OF
such an order For, she said. 1ust
the other day / had great difculty I'D
rett;nr on the car, because the plat
form was 50 crowded with men and
sboy-S-s,'z5s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-23
Laid To Rest
Y LOVING HANDS WERE RE-
MAINS OF MRS, WALTON
MILLER TODAY.

This afternoon At TWO o'clock at the
Miller residence on Fairmont avenue.
funeral services We're held over Ibe
remains of Mrs Walton Miller. whose
sad death occurred on Saturday morn
ing. a large tnronE of friends gath
cred at the residence to pay a last
loving tribute of respect 10 the mem
Dry of one to whom so much Io-e ana
respect is due. Rev. Roller. of
Charleston. and Rev. Barnes. of this
city. conducted the impressive ser
vices of the Episcopal Church and the
Mrs Cassius Miller rendered a beau
tiful solo. abide with me-" which was
a farorte of Mrs NIillers The hand
some casket in which the remains lay
was almost hidden by the profuSion
of beautiful floral tributes sent by
friends from both far and near. and
which bore silent testimony TO the
love and esteem in which she was held
by her many friends A thronG of
friends followed the remains to Wood
lawn Cemetery where they We're ten
Derby consigned to their last resting
place. Among the relatives here from
a distance to attend the services are,
Mr.. ana Mrs. c. L Watson. Mr. and Mrs.
). H WheelwiSht, Mrs. Mary Si1e.
Miss Francis Sipe. Miss Ida Watson.
Miss Lucy Watson. of Baltimore Mr.
George Fleming. of Buckhannon. Mr..
and Mrs c. e. Ward. of Charleston,
Mr.. D. c. Galliher. and Rev Roller.
of Charleston Mr. and Mrs. Ward
and the Misses Watson have been here
for several days
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-23
TA1RTY-Two BABIES BORN.

OAKLAND. Cal. April 2s.-sunday
in San Francisco and neIshborins
cities was devoted to the work Of hu-
rnanity INCREASINGLY. and the condition
Of the homeless and shelterIess. camp
ed at various places, was vastly I'M
proved as result Thirty-t~o babies
have been born in various refugee
camps. and in most Instances have re-
ceived prompt medical attention and
careful nursing. There is no longer
panic of any kind. financial or other
wise. Everyone is cheerful, in fact
enthusiastic over the prospects Tor
the future and rapid progress $ max
ing for rebuilding the city. Thousands
will soon be engaged in clearing away
the debris Thousands have already
Been qiven remunerative employment.
There is no suffering for lack OF fooa
or need Of clothing. Twenty millions
4, contracts will be let for new build
inos as soon as the contractors are
ready to<aceept the work
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-23
SCARCELY A TEAR WET EYE OR LOOK
OF DESPAIR In San FRANCISCO
Railroad Notes
ITEMS OF INTEREST ALONG THE
LINE PICKED UP FOR THE
BUSY READER.

w. Stalnaker. age IL. had his leg
crushed at ClarksburG last evening by
a locomotive. It will be necessary to
have il amputated. His home Is III
Weston.
An order has been issued that all
locomotives which run backwards musf
not exceed the rate Of Is miles an
hour. and at curves not over 10
The railroads OF the country have
Ioined the moveuentLof belerolence
towards the 1unfortunates of San Fran
CISCO The B. and o. has issued or
ders that all things intended for the
relief of the sufferers Of that city shall
be delivered free as far as Chicago
which Is the western limit Of their
lines But there, the railroad says
they shall be delivered to another ra1i-
road which VIII take them to the city
itself free Of charge
The statement OF earnings and ex-
penses of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road Company, exclusive Of the con
trolled and afsliated lines. for March
1906. as compared with the correspond
inr month of 1905. shows: Gross
earnings. 1906. s6.111.o95: 1905. So
9IO,62I: increase. $780, .f14: expenses
1906. 81 ,222.2 .21S: 1905. S3,93s.5S1: In
crease, S2S2, ,6SG: net earnings. 1906
S2.4SS.S17: 1905. s1-s71,o4o: Increase.
s5I7.T71-
For the nine months of the fiscal
with the same period OF last year. the
statement shows Gross earnings
1906. s57.es7.476: 1905. $5o,35S.1+; IN
crease 1888 ,292; expenses, 1906. $685.
SOS, ,6e1; 1905, S32,S30.142:: increase. So
S61 .e55: net earnings. 1906. S20.99S--
11s: 1905. S17-5c7.++2:: increase. So
4.1.3331.