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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
JACKSON LADIES WANT
 HOME FOR OLD WOMEN
Measure Is Before Mississippi Legis- Iature and Advocates Are Working
 Hard for Its Passage.

Jackson, Miss, February 20.-(Special) The ladies of the city of Jackson-several of them-are very much interested in the building of an "Old Ladies' Home" and they have seen to the introduction of bills in both Houses approprating $l0,OO0 to that worthy cause. The bill in the House is in charge of H. K. Mahon of Holly Springs, that in the Senate is be- ing looked after by Mir Farley of Panola both of whom are taking great interest in the matter. The state of Mississippi has never done anything for its old women heretofore, but the pressure is being made so strong that the lawmakers will not be able to stand it very much longer. S. Livingston of this city has donated the site for the home, and in the event the state decides to build the work may begin at once
 The ladies of Jackson who are members of the association organized several years ago for the purpose of building the home, have been caring for four or five helpless old women at an expense of nearly one hundred dollars per month, and they feel that it is more than they are able to stand The trouble Is that nobody is willing to board them, and in some in- stances they have been forced to the necessity of renting rooms and sending out for meals, which makes it doubly hard. In the event there was a home for all such indigent old ladies the expense would rest lightly on all, and on all alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Longworth Pulled Fiancee's Hair.

From the New York Press.
 Mrs. Roosevelt told pretty little story about the first meeting of Representa- tive Longworth and Miss Alice to the cabinet women the other day. MT. Long worth, she explained was perfectly honest when he dated his meeting with his fiancee to the autumn of 1902, but that event really occurred fourteen years ago. when the President and his family were living here. One day Judge Longworth and his son. young Nicholas, then a Harvard student, came to call and Miss Alice in short frocks and pigtail plaits, was .practicing scales on the parlor piano. The young man pulled these aforesaid pigtails and jokingly wagered with the little miss that she could not play ''Yan- kee Doodle" not even If he whistled 1t for her. Miss Alice walked out of the room with much dignity, without making an effort, and for years she spoke in terms of whitening contempt of that smart" Har- yard man. The President, Mrs. Roosevelt and Mir. Longworth recall the circum- stance readily, but MT. Longworth ayers that, happily for him, every vestige of it's memory has vanished from Miss Alice s memory. Luckily MT. Longworth has no hair to speak of In case his bride did con template reprisals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
POPE PLUS SAYS
 WAIT" IS POLICY
BELIEVES FRANCE WILL NEVER
 FINALLY SEPARATE HERSELF FROM CHURCH TO WHICH SHE
 HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITHFUL.

London. February 21.-The Daily Ex- press this morning prints an interview with Pope Plus by it's Rome correspond ent on the policy of the vatican on the church question in France. After re- marking that the abrogation of the con cordat had not yet been officially brought to him, and that it was permissible for him to wonder to whom France would entrust the notification. now that she no longer had a representative at the vatican, the Pope commented reproach- fully on the impatience displayed by French Catholics.
 "Oh, those Frenchmen." he said, "al ways in hurry; always restless; always excitable.'
 The single word wait" his holiness remarked. would suffice to indicate his policy. Certainly I shall speak in my own good time-and that time is not yet" he added. Tt Is a treacherous law full of snares and pitfalls. Its passing Is not everything. It has yet to be ap- piled. When we are able to ascertain the exact position of our adversaries we will in turn disclose ours. We are ready"
 In further conversation the Pope, ac- cording to the correspondent said he was willing to be called inert, but inert in the hand of God, who upheld him, and for whom he would be strongly active when the day came for action.
 Catholics are about to suffer persecu- ton for their faith" he continued, but let them not fear. France will never finally separate herself from that church to which she has always remained faith ful in spite of so many attempts to astrange her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
FaIIieres Praises the Army.

Paris, February 20.-President Fallieres in his inaugural message presented to parliament today pays a tribute to the strength of the republic and to the army as not being a menace but an assurance of the maintenance of peace. The only allusion to foreign conditions was in a statement to the effect that Frances mod eration, firmness and fidelity to her all dances shows what a price she puts upon preserving cordial relations with all the foreign powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
GO TO PITTsRURG.
Lewis and Wilson Are Going to Meet
 Mitchell.

Pittsburg, February 20.-It was reported here this afternoon that National Vice President Lewis and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson of the United Mine Workers of America were coming to Pittsburg to- morrow to meet President Mitchell, who will arrive from New York Wednesday morning.
 The object of their visit it was stated was not to investigate the trouble be- tween President Dolah and the delegates of the Pittsburg district but to meet in conference with the bituminous coal op- orators. A canvass was made among the majority of the coal operators and all dsclaimed any knowledge of con ference with the mine union officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

his host appeared. and after the custoni- ary greetings the visitor accounted for his appearance in this wise: "As I was entering your honorable dwelling fright ened your honorable rat; while 1t 'waa trying to escape it upset your honorable jar of oil over my poor and insignificant clothing. This explains the contempti- ble condition in which I find myself h your honorable presence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Newspaper Publishers in Session.

New York, February 2O.-The twentieth annual meeting of the American Newspa- per Publishers association began today at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel s. S. Rogers of the Chicago Daily News. the president of the association, called the meeting to order About 125 papers out of total membership of 225 were represented. The extent to which trolley cars are used in the delivery of newspapers was discussed at the opening session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
HadIey Will Not Let Up.

St. Louis, February 20.-Yesterday' re- of the investigation into Stand ard Oil company's methods in Missouri was not continued today. Attorney Gen eral Hadley stated that he Is determined to press the inquiry into the circum- stances and show how 1t came about that certain mail addressed to the Standard oil company at St. Louis had been re- ceived by the Waters Pierce oil company The postal authorities will make an in- vestigation of the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Chinese humility.
e Chinese at Home.

From the Chinese at Home.
 Chinaman, wearing his finest gown of silk, called at house where he hap pened to disturb a rat, which was re- galing ilself out of jar of oil standing on a beam over the door. In It's sudden flight the rat upset the oil over the luck less visitor. running his fine raiment While the man was still pale with rage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Customs, Collections in San Domingo.

Washington, February 2o.-A cablegram received at the war department today from Comptroller Colton at San Domingo states that the customs collections for the ten months ending January A ex- ceeds two million dollars and the amount of money credited to the trust fund, or deposited in New York for the benefit of creditors, was one million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Dissolution Notice.

MT. J. H. Newmon of the firm of New mon & Whittemore, has sold his entire interest to MT. Whittemore. MT Newmon having been a member of the firm of Newmon & Whittemore for the past seven years. Wishing to thank our customers for their liberal patronage in the past, We bespeak for the new firm a continu- ance of the same in the future
 NEWMON & WHITTEMORE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Deprived of All Franchises.

Trenton. N. J.. February 2O.-The su- preme court today. on motion of the at torney general of the state, entered judg- ment depriving the Imperial Trustees company of all it's franchises. The judg- ment puts the company out of existence. It is a New Jersey corporation, located at Jersey City and operating in Boston and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Perfectly Clear Now.

From the Chicago Tribune
 Instructor-What is the meaning of the word "confab?"
 Shaggy Haired Pupil-It comes from ''confdence" and fable" It's the beau tiful little story the bunko man hands you when he's ropin you in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Decision Reserved in Athletic Case.

New York. February 2O.-Decision was reserved today on the application of Arthur Duffy, the sprinter, for an in- junction restraining the Amateur Ath- letio union from refusing to retain his name and records on the association's official records. The application also GOV cred the expunging of Duffy's name and records from the official athletic alma nae Justice Fitzgerald of the supreme court took the case under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Kate Louise Price.

The funeral of Kate Louise Price. the 2-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Price of 1415 Avenue F, will take place today from the residence of her parents at 10 a. m. The interment will be in the Southside Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
coroner's Jury Returns Verdict.

Huntsville. February 20.-(Special)- The coroner's jury, after Investigating the death of Mrs. Mary Kingston, who hung herself at New Market Monday, returned a verdict that she came to her death by suicide. Mrs. Klngstons hus- band is a spectacle salesman In Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Ohio Wants Rate Bill Passed.

Columbus, Ohio. February 20.-In the house and senate of the Ohio legislature today the O'Rourke house joint resolu- ton requesting Ohios representatives in Congress to vote for the railway rate legislation was passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
John Richter.

Mir. John Richter. son of Charles Rich ter, died at his home this morning at o'clock The funeral will be held at the residence. BOOT First avenue. Woodlawn, tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
E. T. Shaw 6 sons, Undertakers.
Nereen Undertaking Company.
Notice.

Bids for construction of hydro-electric power plant, or any part of same, near Goodwater, Ala, will be received and specifications for same will be furnished on application by l.. w. ALLEN,
 Clerk of Tewn of Goodwater. 2-17-7t
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-15
Beard (f Medical Examiners
SECRETARI4 s

FL Martes ) de Abril Sc ce!cbrardn
examenes para los aspirantes 4 IL
cencias dc M6dicos, Practicantes v
Comadronas.
Los que deseen someterse 4 exa-
menes deberan presentar una solici-
tud, cuyo modelo puede adquirirse
bien por correo 8 en- la o6cina de es-
ia Secretarfa.
A dicha solicitud deben acompa
fiarse ciertos documentos que acredi-
ten el derecho de los aspirantes a
tai exanen
Los aspirantes a 1icencias para
practicar Ia Medicina la Ciruifa,
necesitan presentar cl titulo 8 dipio
ma de MGdicos Ciruianos, expedido
por Universidad 8 EScuela bien acre
ditadas Y pagar TN derecho en- Teso-
rcria de IS dollars.
Los aspirantes i Practicantcs de
ben eNhibir i'm certifcado, hacienda
constar una practica por TN tempo
no mcnor de dos amos. librado por
Tin mGdico en servicio de Hospital &
eli Clinica particular. Pagarzn diez
dcIlars por dcrcchos de eXdmen.
Las Que aspiran 4 Comadrcnas
cumplir4n el mismo requisite, pagan
DO solo 0cho dollars.
Las Sollcitudcs podrdn presentarse
dcSde Ia fecha de publication dc este
anunclo hasta el : del mes en- cuISo.
Para intormes Y envio de docu :
mcntos, dirjgjrsc 1 csta Secrctaria,
san Francisco IS 8 apartado zI2
Dr.. IT, Queredo Bde-,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-15

V1V1Taf
-Esperemos que 81. IEs us
ted su pariente?
Soy su futuro esposo-con-
testo con sencillez Roman. Me
contento con que no muera. tSu-
fr1ra mucho?
-Torturas atrOCes, Y que no
podemos evitar. Avisen uste-
IdeS a su medico de conflanZa.
Acaso sobrevenga febre V deli
rio. LA han dejado arder! ST
usted no acierta a arrojarse So
bre ella, apagand0 mecanica-
mente el fuegO, ahOra esta car =
bopizada. Su intervention de
usted la ha SalvadO.
NeritlCarOnSe puntO pOr pun
to los vaticinios del doctor Ire
ne oscilo entire la vida Y la
muerte bastante tempo. Los
que rodeaban su lecho, empe
zando por Roman solo Sc preo-
cupaban de la meioria. Nj cru
zaban por la mente del novio
otros pensamientos. Siempre
pendiente de la opinion del me
dico, Ell tumulto del amor, su
apretada florescencia de rosas,
no existian desde la hora en-
que apago con su cuerpo las
llamas. A decir verdad. hi pen
saba en- cambio alguno de su
manera de sentir, Y mucho lie
sorprendio que la misma enfer-
ma una tarde, a la hora en- que
Il sofia visitarla y leer en- alta
voz. para distraerla, los peri0di-
cos, le dijese:
Roman, mo sabes que he
luedado feisima?
Emilia pardo Bazln.
TContinuara,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-15
Vocaci6n

Roman subia ia escalera de
casa de su novia con la alegre
presteza habitual.
Sus agiles piernas de veinti-
seis amos salvaban dos a dos los
escalones, -cuando gritos saliva
jes de dolor, seguidos de otros
agudisimos. que traducian inf
nito espanto, le hicleron dispa-
rarse en- galope loco al descanso
del Immediate piso. Ell cuadro q.
Sc le aparecio le dejo petrihcado
un segundo. En- el suelo, su Ire
ne Sc retorcia, sc revolcaba, en-
envuelta en- llamas; ardia su Ii
gera ropa, ardian sus Cabellos
rubios. Alrededor de la viCtima
un grupo: madre, hermanos,
criado-hipnotizados, inmoviles
a fuerZa de horror, deiandCla
MORN en- aquel suplicio. ms
tantaneamente Roman com
rrendi0: instantaneamente Sc
arrojo sobre la joven. revolcan-
dose a Su veZ con vOluntaria
brutalidad, extinguiendo por
medic del peso de su cueTpo las
vivas llamas. Sus manOs-pa-
ra quienes eran sagradas aqle-
Has virgenes formas, las pal
paba ahora sin consideraciC-
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
Effective Costumes of
Famed Newport Bellies.
White Gauze CONNECTION with Elabor.
ate CoIored Trimmnes-Frock
of Khaki Coored Linen.

One of the prettiest gowns seen in
Newport during the week was of the
most delicate embroidered white
gauze looking like snowfiakes or mist
and made up over the most delicate
shade of pale pinkish lavender box bay
silk, with wonderful rOsettes of ribbon
of the same shade to trim the corsage
and skirt.
1t was made with three 1Ounces
forming the skirt and each f1ounce
with crisp ribbon rosettes down the
front.
The corsage was tucked on the
shoulders and fastened at one side
with a row of the rosettes.
The very short sleeves were small
with a double fiounce and rosettes
caught up in front.
There was deep girdle of the
mauve silk, with row of rosettes at
the back.
With the gown was worn wonder
full chapeau of very pale lavender Grim
as sheer as gauze caught up into a
sprightly little mass with masses of
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
An Indian Dinner.

There are all sorts of novel enter
tainments" these days, and one of the
most enjoyable was IAN Indian" din
ner given to party of city people by
a hostess who rejoices in the posses
sion of an old place on the shores of
a beautiful inland lake.
The invitations were folded in the
shape of tent and on the inside
they requested the guests to come in
tub" suits; a time table of the
suburban trains was also inclosed, a
bit of much appreciated thoughtful-
ness on the part of the recipients.
They were met at the station by the
two young sons of the household
garbed in real Indian" suits, with an
abundance of war paint and feathers.
There were two tents in the back
yard, and between them table with
benches awaited the arrival of the
enemy" There were camp fires in
the sand one for roasting potatoes,
the other for corn, while third was
presided over by an expert woodsman,
where fish right from the lake were
broiling game of archery on the
lawn sharpened the appetites, and it
is needless to say that this real camp
supper was fully enjoyed The table
was decorated with Indian bead work,
the place cards were Indian souvenir
post cards and the bread was passed
in baskets of Indian weaving, also the
berries. There were squares of stiff
paper for wrapping around the black
ened but delicious potatoes as they
were drawn from the Goals, and for
the ears of corn. Melons of all va
rieties constituted the dessert with
any number of berry pies AS the
twilight waned and the stars ap
peared, the fires were rekindled, lone
sticks were provided, marsh-mallows
were roasted, songs sung, and t was
the last train to town that conveyed
a tired but merry party back to the
conventionalities of civilized life.
MADAME MERRl.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
OF AID TO HOSTESS
SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY PROVE
A PRESENT HELP.
With Very Little Trouble or Expense
Most Enjoyable Affair May Be
Arraneed-lndian Dinner Is
Novel Entertainment.
A Costume Party.

A costume party is no more trou-
Bile than an ordinary function, and it
Is infinitely more enjoyable. Given a
moonlight night a lawn Of even Or
binary dimensions and a gayly cos
tuned assembly and the chances are
that everyone will have glorious
time. In the invitations request the
guests to come in sylvan" attire,
The result will be glad array, among
them Maid Marian" 'Friar Tuck,
"Will Scarlet" and many more OF the
merry men of the greenwood, Ar
cadian shepherds, maids, gypsies,
etc. A fortune teller or palmist would
add greatly, also strolling band OF
minstrels
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
What the Cat Had.

The old housekeeper met the mas
ter at the door on his arrival home.
IF you please, sir she said, tine
cat has had chickens"
Nonsense, Mary" laughed he;
you mean kittens. Cats don't have
chickens"
WAS them chickens or kittens as
you brought home last night?" asked
the old woman.
why, they were chickens, OF
course"
Just so, sir replied Mary, with a
twinkle We'll, the cats had 'em!"
-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

German government statistics show
that 43,421 horses and 2l51 dogs
were slaughtered for food under gov.
ernrAent inspection during the first
three months of 1906. This was an
increase of 1922 horses and 366 dogs
over the number slaughtered during
the same time in 1905. 1t is esti-
mated, says the National Provisioner,
that among the poorer classes, forced
to resort to dog and horse meat by
the exclusion of foreign meats from
the country, the consumption of this
sort of meat was much larger than
the official records show.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

According to American naval Off
GERS the powerful new British bat
tleship Dreadnought is not so formid-
able as she has been represented
Two vessels which the American
government is now building, the
Michigan and the South Carolina, are
credited with broadside power equal
to that of the pride of the Britons
AT all events, it would seem that the
limit of effectiveness in great float
ing fighting machines has about been
reached
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

1t is said that when King Victor
Emmanuel visited Ancona on re-
cent Sunday to lay the corner stone
of a hospital, he was attended by $50
detectives, 500 policemen, 500 car
bineers and 5000 soldiers. Ii royal
parsonage cannot perform so worthy
a public service as this without such
guard to protect his person, who
would 90 into what Artemus Ward
called the kings business"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

Thomas A. Edison seems to have
hit upon a valuable idea outside OF
electricity. He proposes that molds
be made for a house OF a given de
sign, so that liquid cement can be
poured into it. He estimates that in
this way a house worth $4,000 can
he built for $500. The thing looks
feasible, says the Chicago Chronicle,
and If 1t should ever be realized will
nrove far more valuable than most
of Mr.. Edisons electric inventions,
one reason being that these hardly
ever turn out as well as Mr. Edison
expected.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
He Fixed 1t.
Journal.

When young Nocash was married to Miss
Mummy
He made an alteration in his VOW
But the preacher didn't notice, when ne
murmured
with all thy earthly goods I me en-
dow"
Cleveland Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

An Eastern minister has rebuked
the cloths practice of seeking the
shade when the harvest is making,
and declares that the devil never
rests from his baneful labors. But
he should remember that the devil
has been in the heat lopg enough to
stand 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
Nothing Doing.

Sherlock Holmes vas rolling an
other pill.
What did you get out of that last
case?" asked the genial doctor.
Not much" replied the great
sleuth, scornfully. Somebody swiped
all the bottles before | got there. -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

A South American has arrived in
New York with plan to utilize cleo
trio cells, which exist in enormous
quantities in the Amazon river. The
theory advanced is that 100 cells in a
zinc tank will furnish electric power
enough to run train, New Jerseys
next will probably be an electric eel
trust.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

Those beautiful Kentucky girls
who are visiting Paris are much an
noyed by Partisan rubbernecks. They
seem to have made mistake in not
taking along as escorts a few of the
athletic young men of Kentucky.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
Early Preparations,

I'm awfully busy getting ready to
go away" declared Grace, over the
phone.
What are you dang this morning."
asked her chum
"Oh, I'm addressing souvenir postal
cards" she said, so they'll be all
ready to mail at the different cities I'm
going to visit. Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

Professor-Did you examine the bee
before you swallowed it? Was it
humble bee or a yellow jacket?
Student (moaning dismally)-I-I
couldn't see, sir, but it acts like very
husky bee.
Professor-You should say husking
bee, my child
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

The trouble with the Gar of Rus
STA is that he doesn't get near enough
to his people. But, Of course, IL he
got too near there is always the dan
ger that some one of the proetariat
would '.swipe" him.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

a finished
u headed band and knots OF ribbon to
covered with bertha of lace headed by band of
lace
belt
at
bertha of the mate
nberyr RIB forms
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

u is said that the NeWpart baby
~nose parents gave it $lO,oOO,OOo
-rles all the time. 1t shows the baby
seeded castoria instead of money.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

A hotel for women in New York
announces that it will not receive
any guest over 35 years old. That
practically removes all restrictions.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

France having cut off the salary
c. the guillotine artist is almost
equivalent to cutting off the head of
enc heausman
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02

London society is enjoying a dis
ease called necklace stoop,' due to
the great weight of gems worn
Gail a surgeon and cut out the jewels