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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
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IN THE PERSIAN DESERT.
Curious Way In Which Water Il Pro-
cured For Yex0.

Curious Way In Which Water II Pro-
cured For Yezd.
Almost in the center Of Persia lies
Yezd, a city of perhaps 10000 people,
on the great caravan route 1t is city
Of the desert, says the author Of Five
Years In 81 Persian Town., but how
complete that desert is and how large
1t Is hard to realize.
In going from the Caspian sea to
Yezd one sees strip Of green country
thirty miles wide along the sea and
another twenty miles in diameter
round Teheran. Aside from that there
is nothing but waste.
The desert in Persia, however, is of
many kinds. There are places where
the ground is absolutely bare except
for the thick crusts of salt that lie
like snowdrifts, streaking the plain in
every direction. There are also places
equally salt where the proximity Of q
certain amount of useless water pro-
duces a larger quantity of plant life
than in the ordinary desert. For the
rest there is a vast waste Of sandy
patches and of gravelly soil, fertile
enough when water can be brought to
1t, sometimes fecked with dry, brown
ish shrubs, sometimes quite bare
Two desert plants never touch one
another In the most favorable places
two very tiny shrubs may be found
within two yards of each other, but
with a single exception one does not
see on the central Persian caravan
route a place away from the hills
with enough natural growth to modify
the color of the distance.
Even in the GASES no seed comes up
that is not purposely sOwn; no plant
seems to have any association with
the rest One fixes the eye on each of
them individually as upon single
unit not as on a part of a field or a
garden.
The water for these GASES is brought
by the most difficult means magma
BILE. It is found in abundance at the
foot Of the mountains, perhaps 800
feet underground. When a we'll has
been sunk and plenty of water found
a hunt is made for the nearest place
in the desert which is lower than wa
ter level in the we'll Such a spot is
Yezd, thirty miles from the sources
which water it. In line with that
place other wells are sunk thirty or
forty yards apart, each shallower than
the one before, and then from the Sc
Iected site d tunnel is run in to the first
pit. from that to the second, and SO on
back to the wells, even though they be
forty miles away. Through this I'M
derground channel flows the life giving
water
Sometimes it happens that sudden
hard rain falls in this desert country.
1t brings many disasters, for the sun
baked mud roofs of the dwellings are
caved in, their walls are washed away,
and other damage is done them. But,
worst Of all too much water washes
out and caves in these "Quanat' chan
nels, and until they are again dug out
no water comes to town.
1t has happened at Yezd that a single
rainy day, the water from which had
dried away or sunk into the ground be-
fore the next sunrise, has, by filling
the channels, caused a water famine
in the city for three months.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15

Wanted: by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager imam or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $20 and expenses paid week.
ly; expense money advanced. Work
pleasant; position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose SELF
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
TENDENT, 1872 Lake St. Chicago,
III.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15

Charles, " of Spain, like Louis XVI
Of France, was particularly fond Of
timepieces and had decided taste for
mechanics. When in Germany he in
vented a carriage for his own accom-
mediation, and after his abdication he
would amuse himself in making little
puppets soldiers performing their ex-
ercises, girls dancing with their tam
bourines and little wooden birds that
would fly in and out Of the window.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
ReasOna BILE Request.

Eyes" said the fair young widow,
''I'll marry you if you'll promise to
quit smoking"
That's asking good DEAL" rejoined
the mere man.
"Well, that's my ultimatum," said
the (. y. W. II don't propose to give
up my weeds for a man who isn't will
Ing to give up his weeds for me-
Woman's Home Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15

ma I'll. and you J2 ...t d, say.
Will you promise%
"D0n't always" Il lied. "How
woulI dare do other a?''
She made bow Il thank you" she
said demurely. Now, if ever, is the
time to realize that soldiers first
duty is obedience"
She smiled to herself as they began
to coast slowly down the mountain,
and she smiled still more when, as
they struck the level ground, there
came hail
Just ahead John Garvan was sitting
on the steps of his machine, smiling
hopefully at them. you're just in
time" he cried as they drew up be-
side him. 81 have had a breakdown
and don't know just what the mat
ter is"
"I'll have look" offered Tommy as
he prepared to rise. Alice laid a de-
tanning hand upon his arm.
Tommy and 1 have gone into bust
ness" she announced as she leaned
back in her seat ""Tenley & Garvan,
reads"
II suppose I'm on the free list since
I'm in the family" grinned Caravan In
appreciation Of the joke. II engage
you"
"There Is no free list said Alice
positively. "It's pay in advance where
customers are known to u.s."
Garvan threw his head back and
roared, but he sobered little when
Tommy made no move to leave his
seat.
what is your price?" he demanded
IF it's that necklace, you may have it,
only hurry up. There is a meeting of
the board of governors at the club to.
night
II know it," she said placidly. "You
never can get back in time unless we
fix you up
81 know it, too,' he agreed. II don't
care what the price is, only hurry The
mosquitoes are eating me up"
do you consent to our engagement
she demanded
The smile faded, and the old mans
face became choleric.
II won't be forced he cried sullenly
'We are not trying to force you,'
was the even response.
''Then go ahead" he said stormily
81 won't pay; that's all there is to it,"
'We are always willing to wait on q
prospect she smiled
For fifteen minutes they sat there
the old man Tuning over the mechan-
plicated, the younger people chatting
and laughing quietly to themselves.
At last Caravan looked up. ''See here"
he said, Tets stop this foolishness."
DO you engage us?"
'NOt on those terms"
Alice drew package Of sandwiches
from basket and handed Tommy one.
1t served only to remind the old gen
tleman of his fast approaching dinner
hour. He stood it ten minutes longer.
then with a snort he climbed into the
seat.
$50 ahead, and be hanged to your
he shouted. II consent"
There was a whispered conference,
and Tommy climbed down. Five min
utes later the red and the blue ma
chimes were slipping down the road.
On the steps Alice paused a moment
over the goodby.
''The chauffeur will be over tonight
for hundred dollars" she whispered.
Il promised him he should have it if
he would fix the machine for the break
down."
"And cheap at the price," declared
Tommy as he took her in his arms in
the friendly shadow of the rastih11la
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15

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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
SCANDINAVIAN nj, E.

REV, Fl. s. HAvER Pastor
Services every Sunday at 1O:45 a. m. and
500 p. m. Sabbath School 1900 n, Epworth
League at 700 p. m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday at 500 p, m. Glass meeting every
Tuesday at SCOOP. NJ. at the houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
HILL IS ACQUITTED OF
 CRAFT IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, January 12Acting on the Instructions of Judge Audenreid, the jury today acquitted John W. Hill former chief of the filtration bureau, who was on trial charged with forgery and falsify ing the records of his bureau for the benefit of a firm of contractors. The scenes following the acquttal have seldom if ever been witnessed in local court room. Former Chief Hill shed tears of joy as his son, Henry clasped him in a close embrace For an hour MT IIill was the center of struggling crowd, all anxious to grasp his hand and offer congratula- tions on his vindication As soon as the jury was dismissed by the court the jurors nearest MT. Hill leaned over the side of the box and shook hands with him.
 The arrest of Former Chief Hill was one of the sensational features of Mayor Weaver's crusade for good government, following his break with the republican organization last May. With Former Judge Charles Gay Gordon as private counsel, and Elihu Root, now Secretary of State, as adviser, the Mayor instituted an ln- vestigation into the construction of the city filtration plant which MT. Hill had been brought from Cincinnati to direct His salary was si2,OOO. and was later in creased to Sl7O0O, the highest paid to any city official. A commission of engineering experts was appointed by Mayor Weaver to Inspect the filter plant, but none of its members was called to testify during the trial.
 Following the investigation MT. Hill who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

had in the meantime resigned his posi- ton, was arrested on the charges of forg- cry and falslfying the records of his bu- reau. The commonwealth claimed that the contracting firm of D. J. McNichols & Co. had been paid for work that was not performed, and that the city had been de- frauded out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through false certificates issued by Chief Hill for the benefit of McNichols X Co. Israel w. Durham, former state insurance commissioner and for years leader of the local republican organiza- ton, Is a member of the firm. One of the principal charges against MT. Hill was that he had accepted leaky conduit from the contractors. and had certified that it was water tight
 The case attracted widespread interest because of the importance of the filtration department, and also because of the prom thence and wide acquaintance of Mir. Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
AT THE CHURCHES


 Tomorrow will be the second Sunday after Epiphany.
 The Rev. J. o. Hanes will preach at both services Sunday at Wesley Chapel.
 The Rev L. NJ. Bradley will preach at both services tomorrow at the Avon dale Baptist church.
 The Rev J A. Bryan will preach to- morrow morning and evening at the Third Presbyterian church.
 The Rev l.. s. Handley will fill his pulpit at both services Sunday at the Central Presbyterian church.
 At the Twenty-first Avenue Baptist church tomorrow, the Rev. J. F. Gable will preach at both services.
 The Rev. U. D. Mooney will fill his pull
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
News of Union Springs.

Union Springs. January 12.--(Special)- The remains of M. R. Simmons who died in Birmingham, reached here last even ing and were carried to the home of his daughter, Mrs. c. S. links. The funeral was held from there this morning and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery MT. Simmons was former citizen of this place.
 Dan Stewart, a negro, while walking in front of w. w. Raines' home few days ago, fell dead.
 Miss Julia Poyner, a teacher in the public school here was called to her home in Eutaw this week by telegram, announc- ing that her sister was dying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
NEGRO STILL LIVES.
Had Top of Head Knocked of By an
 Overhead Bridge.

Guntersville. January 12-( Especial Had Lay, colored brakeman on the Nash vile. Chattanooga and St. Louis railway. had the top of his head knocked off by an overhead bridge one day last week and notwithstanding that portions of his brain ran out of the wound he still lives and bids fair to recover.
 Last Saturday Marshal Stallngs while engaged in laying gas pipe with a crew of men stopped over to connect a pipe when his revolver fell from his pocket striking the pipe and was discharged The bullet struck him under the arm, going out through his back. making a painful and very serious wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
RECORD OF COURTS

A declaration of incorporation of the Alabama Life association was filed in the probate court yesterday. The docu ment is somewhat brief It recites that the following men are to be known as char ter members of the associations James Carmichael. Joseph w. Carmichael, J. R. Cahmichael, George Carmichael Robert T. Carmichael w. R. Carmichael, A. H. Carmichael, J. w. Thaxton, J. R. Tnaxton and Cyrus A. Thaxton.
 The association asks that it be granted a perpetual charter, and recites the pur- poses of the organization as follows;
 '"The purposes of said corporation are to mutually benefit all members of this corporation by cooperative plan on the part of all the members of the associa- ton, to elect such officers as it may deem necessary, in such manner and for such time as it may provide, and remove the same at any time and adopt such con stitution and bylaws as 1t may see fit. not to conflict with the constitution and laws of this state and to buy, sell, lease and mortgage real estate, to build and operate wharves, boats and other means of transportation and communication. build, erect and operate waterworks, cleo tric lighting and power companies, li- braries, schools, parks. and do any other lawful thing incident to it's purpose for the mutual benefit of it's members and may admit such other persons to partici- pate in it's benefits as it may see fit and upon such conditions as it may inn pose"
 A number of decisions were handed down in the circuit court yesterday, as follows:
 Mrs. l.. G. Gillespie vs. James M. Giles pie, administrator; jury and verdict for the plaintiff for s3.
 James M. Gillespie, Jr.. vs. James M. Gillespie, administrator; jury and verdict for defendant.
 Caroline l. Campbell vs. c. E. Rhody, administrator; judgment by consent for plaintiff for $10.
 Mrs. S. G. Gillespie vs. c. E. Rhody, ad- ministrator judgment by consent for $lO. James M Gillespie vs. c. F. Rhody, ad- administrator; judgment by consent for $10.
 B. NJ. Allen, vs. Alabama club jury and verdict for plaintiff for $9S2.50.
 Charles Williams, pro ami. vs. Sloss- Sheffield Coal and Iron company, judg- ment by consent for plaintiff for $625.
 The circuit court adjourned for the week after completing the hearings in the cases above mentioned
 The following new suits were filed in the circuit court:
 A. NJ. Doss vs. the Alabama Great Southern railroad, s175. Petitioner recites that a train of the defendant company killed horse and damaged a buggy and some harness at Bessemer September 23, 1905. causing loss to him to the amount sued for.
 Henrietta Jordan vs. the Southern rail- way, damages in the sum of sls99 for in- juries received as she was alghting from a train in Bessemer. Petitioner alleges that the train started suddenly, throw ing her to the ground forcibly and rough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
Mrs. S. F. sharman Dead.

Meridian. Miss, January 12.-tSpecial) J. Mrs. s. F. Sharman of this city died this morning at the home of her nephew, Joe Meyer, in Hattiesburg and her remains were brought here this afternoon and will be carried to Shubuta tonight for in- torment tomorrow. Hrs. Sharman was about 76 years old. and a sister of Post master Hyde and the mother of Dr. J. R. Sharman and Mrs. A. R. Johnson, all of this city, She leaves considerable prop erty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
COLLEGES MAKE UP.
No Truth In Report That Mike Finn
 Is to Desert Nashville.

Nashville, January 12.-(Special) 1.-The Athletic association of Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt have finally reached an agree ment whereby the football teams will meet next fall and in 1907. The first game will be played in Atlanta, November r.
 There is no truth in the report sent out from Little Rock that Mike Finn is to desert Nashville to take charge of the Travellers. President Walker holds Finn's contract and he will be here in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

ly and causing much injury and suffer- ing. She further alleges negligence on the part of the conductor and engineer of the train of the defendant company.
 Final papers declaring him to be a cit- izen of the United States were issued yesterday to John B. Haffey. a native of Ireland, by the clerk of the circuit court
 A verdict for the plaintiff for $275 was given in the city court yesterday in the case of Auguste Roussell vs. the Tennes- see Coal. Iron and Railroad company.
 The case of David Holmes vs. the Wood ward Iron company was taken up. but was not completed
 In Judge Fergusons division there were no judgments rendered. a number of cases being passed to later dates.
 The following new suits were filed in the city court:
 Mary Brice and Lee Cowart. adminis- trators of the estate of Dennis Brice, vs. the Birmingham Railway. Light and Pow CT company, S250, alleged to be due on a Workmen's Collective Insurance Policy, it being alleged that deceased paid 10 cents out of his wages each week for such policy, to be paid at his death.
 Joseph Franklin ys. the Sessions Land company, $500 on breach of the condi- tions of a bond.
 T. H. Robison vs. the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, 5000 damages for injuries to a minor child, which was passenger in one of the cars of the defendant company and was hurt January 19. 1905.
 Hubert Trehern vs. the Mayor and AL dermen of Birmingham, s500O damages for injuries received in a, fall on Nine teenth street near Third avenue February 4 1905, it being alleged that the sidewalk was in bad condition. for which the city officials were accountable.
 Henry Jackson vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company 5000 damages for insults and abuse alleged to have been heaped upon him by con ductor of one of defendants cars Decem- Der 20, 1905 when he was a passenger.
 In the ehancery court the following cases were set for hearings today:
 The Mayor and Aldermen of Birming- ham vs. the Birmingham Water Works company; W. A. Reed vs. Priscile Cole man ct al; D. W. Graybill vs. D. M. Drennen ct al. Bessemer Trust and Bank ing company vs. Annie G. Hard ct al; Farrie DuBose vs. James H. DuBose; Minnie MeWhorter vs F.. l.. McWhorter.
 A decree overruling the demurrer was handed down yesterday in the case of Florence Crawford, by her next friend, vs. Bessie Ellis ct al.
 A notice was filed in the probate court yesterday of the increase in the capital stock of the Masonic Temple company from s25.O0O to s40.ooO The notice was filed by John G. Smith, president of the com pany, and states that the action was de- cided upon at meeting of the majority of the stockholders held December 1, 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
Property for Sale In Akron.

Tuscaloosa, January 12-(Speeial.)-Ths residents of the little town of Akron, the junction some twenty miles south of this city are booming the place, and will on the 18th, offer for sale at auction some several hundred lots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
A Card.
To the Public

To the Public:
 There are gambling houses running wide open all over Birmingham. Any one want ing the names of the proprietors of such places can get them by enquiring at 22S0 Second avenue. NAT STANLEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

Ozbuhn, who are also the directors of the new company
 A transfer of the title for lot 2, in block S44, located on Linden street near Highland avenue, from the Birmingham Realty company to the Mayor and AL dermen of Birmingham, for considera- tion of s2250. The purchase of the prop erty in question was made a year or so ago, but the final transfer was only made yesterday as witness the filing of the pa- pers.
 Three misdemeanor cases were mol pressed in the second division of the criminal court yesterday the prisoners be- ing Lena Johnson, charged with point ing a pistol Florence Page, charged with vagrancy, and John Henry Smith, charged with assault with weapon.
 Judge Greene also passed sentence on six prisoners convicted in the second divi- sion. as follows:
 Joe Shavers. assault and battery, ten days; Jake Smith, carrying concealed weapons. thirty days; Jake Smith, abus- i've language, ten days; Pearl Buford, abusive language, thirty days; Mack Will Hams, assault and battery, twenty days; Lee Johnson, assault and battery, twenty days; Henry Jackson, carrying concealed weapons twenty days.
 The prisoners sentenced were turned over to the officials from Pratt Mines yesterday afternoon by the sheriff.
 A number of misdemeanor cases were heard before Judge Weaver yesterday in the first division of the court Sentence will be passed today on the prisoners convicted in that division in the week drawing to a close
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

There was filed in the probate court yesterday papers of incorporation for the Highland Grocery company. with cap ital stock of $15.ooo. The incorporators are E. M. Baggett, J. E. Ozbuhn and w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

All forms of scrofula, salt rheum and eczema are cured by Hoods Sarss parilla, the blood purifier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
Hot Clam BTo Toth with gen. uine clam. Black Cat Bar.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

Sunday masses at St. Paufs will be at 6:3O 7:3O. 9:9O Sunday school mass) and 1o:9O o'clock (high mass). Sunday masses at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows will be at o'clock and 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
Mems Sweaters.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

The Rev. Frank Willis Barnett, editor of the Alabama Baptist. will preach at the West End Baptist church tomorrow morning. The church has not yet ex- tended a call for the successor to the Rev. E. Lee Smith, who has resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

There will be a special children's mis- sionary service at St. Andrews Episcopal church, Eleventh and Central avenues, at 9:3O o'clock Sunday morning. This will occupy the time usually devoted to the Sunday school. All children are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13
Mems Gloves.

Warmthful gloves to wear now. Black any grey. Of select wool, sizes for men and boys, 29c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

The Rev Dr. A. c. Davidson pastor of the Southsde Baptist church. will occupy his pulpit there at both services tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-13

The Rev. Frank P. Culver will occupy his pulpit tomorrow morning and even ing at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.
The Paducah weekly sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1902-19??, 1906-11-21
Girl ON Rear Platform.

Wabash Ind. Nov. 21.-Waitlng
until the fast mali train had started,
in order to remain with her friends,
Miss Edith Mllliron. a prominent So
ciety girl OF Logansport, stepped up
on the rear PLATFORM of the last
coach with her suit case in hand.
Waving a final salute. she turned to
find the door locked, and she was
standing In the cold upon a narrow
step. The train, gaining a fearful
speed al Peru, the next stop, Opera
tor Modricker. who was standing on
the platform, saw her peril, and,
rushing to the wire, sent message
to Hartman's station. ordering the
train stopped. She was rescued, al
most helpless from fright and ex-
posture and could have held on but
a few minutes longer.