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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
LOUIS SAKS
cLoTHIER THE WHOLE FAMILY

who have visited the lobby OF the Put
nam house every morning for the last
twenty, thirty and forty years to read
their papers and exchange comments on
current topics.
All of the real ''old timers" in little
old New York know the Putnam house
1t was not famous just because it stands
across the way from Madison Square GAR
den. The latter is comparatively recent
institution, and one of the "oid timers
said last night that 1t is at least fifty-one
years since Lawrence Kerr started
'beanery' on the corner.
Why said the old timer There was
nothing but a railroad station over there
then | guess it was the New Haven's
old station. y
Bur when the Garden became the great
show place, the show STATS, freaks, attn
letes. sx-day bicycle riders and the rest
all stopped sat the, Putnam house Some
who didn't sleep in the house took their
meals there. and a dozen years ago cti-
zens of an inquiring turn Of mind used
70 GO into the restaurant just to watch
the bicycle riders eat.
The place has grown more desolate for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
=LOUIS SAKS.
White ShirtwaiStS
~ OES that headline strike
J you as being trite7-
. seem like an oft-re-

peated tae2
Wish we could call Women's White
ShirtWaists by some other name that
would suggest the continued newness
and prettiness they show.
The new styles that we've just re-
ceived from the makers are decidedly
more charming than any we've previous
ly shown. Among them, these:
At Sl.5o- Of.fine quality of batste. entire front
of embroidery, has fancy stock and new sleeves
with tucked cuffs
At $500 batiste, yoke of Val lace insertion
and tiny tucks has either long or elbow
sleeves.
At S395-Made of very sheer null, yoke in back
and front of Val. lace and embroidery.
At 495-Of extra fine NULL made with square
yoke of round thread lace, front of small cus-
ter tuclxs and insertion has elbow sleeves.
At S595-A dainty creation of NULL made with
pointed yoke, front and back trimmed with
Val. lace, short sleeves finished with tucks and
insertion.
At S995-Made of the finest quality of NULL
yoke of crochet embroidery trimmed with
Mechn lace bolero effect back and front, deep
cuffs finished with six rows of insertion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
Women's Oxfords
V WE'VE found s. 90 the
AA/ price the average wo-
v v man likes to pay for

her shoes. SoMe've bent our energies
in providing not only the widest assert
ment at this price, but absolutely the best
shoe that could be sold at $500. And
we've cceeded-Wonderfully
The style about our $500 shoes for
women looks" $500 on the foot. This
effect has been gotten without expense
to comfort, fit or enduring qualities.
Nothing has been sacrificed save eonsid-
cradle of our profit, and that is mighty
little matter counting the increased bust
ness coming to us because of this ex-
cellence.
Choice is among all the popular styles,
Ribbon Ties, Walking Pumps, Butcher
OMords-and feathers and a diversity
of lasts that spells satisfaction to every
woman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

who did not wear a uniform, marched Tor
ward. grinning, and, picking up the SUIT
case, carried 1t TO the room assigned 70
the woman. He returned in a moment and
said:
She wants TO go to another hotel
Bring the suitcase down here and keep
1t till she pays for the room" said one OF
the new clerks.
Jaw. what's the use?" said the boy.
There amt nnthin' in it,
Some old men came in looked at each
other, winked and went out
Where's George Pierce?,' said man.
putting his head through the doorway.
Moved up the street, volunteered a
bellboy.
''Pierce's gone, too, hsygR said siiesown-
ee of the voice.
The crash OF falling plates in the rear
OF the office drowned farther Information
regarding Pierce N
A lonesome black and white cat wan
dered into the restaurant. but there were
no eatsbies in sight Theirs was q spoor
on one table napkin on another and .
water glass on third. Three groups Of
pictures remained on The walls Of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
Muslin Underwear
- XTRA-SIZE garments
Tothis feature sosadly
- neglectedinmost stores

we have given much attention.
The range is fully as great as in the
regular-size undergarments. The beauty
and expert workmanship, the fine mater
ials and trimmings, the Values---lower in
price than equal garments would cost to
make them at home-are Identical
A single item from each of the three
important subdivisions that speaks of
dozen others.
Extrd-Size Drawers. made of excellent quality
of muslin. with full ruffle of lawn, trimmed
with tucks, at ........,....,...... 'oVC
size Skirts. of fine grade of cambria,
made with deep full lawn ruffle, neatly trimm-
ed with clusters of tuc<s. at 1900. Sl5O
Extra-size Gowns of very fine muslin, full
width and length, with yoke of tuc6s and en-
broidery insertion, at. ...............S l 70
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
Women's Tub Suits
LEGANCIES in linen.
We've already told you
of the inexpensive, but

matchlessly smart Tailored Eton and
Pony Coat Suits we are showing. To-
days word is of the masterpieces.
Costly Yes, but the highest priced at
sos is as truly a bargain as those at
S4.95.
Shan't attempt to tel! you of their
beauty. The most graphic advertising
pen would fail in that. But if by our
crude outlines we get your interest
Whet your appetite to see the suits
we've accomplished all that we've hoped
for.
Elton Suits. of white linen; front of Eton jacket
of lace insertion and medallions, the whole
edged with lace, has elbow sleeves with lace
CUFFS circular skirt with plaits is trimmed with
folds of self material and lace insertion;
at ................. VIZ SO
Eton Suits of white linen; lace Eton jacket
trimmed with large medallions; gored circular
skirt finished at bottom with folds of self and
medallions; at .......! S27 SO
Pony Suits of white linen; pony coat made
with three-quarter sleeves with fancy turnbaclS
cuffs, collar of applique front and back of coat
trimmed with faggoting and applique; skirt is
in circular style finished with faggoting and
folds of self; at. ................S3 4. IS
Eton Suits, of handkerchief linen; Elton jacket
of Irish point lace; circular skirt is made with
II inch band of baby Irish lace giving yoke
effect and finished around bottom with cus-
tiers of tucks; at. ......,........... .S59.95
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

office One group was made of steamboat
and railroad advertisements. the second
lent color to the desolate scene with
representations of famous race horses Of
by-gone days, while the third group was
composed of forid advertisements OF
champagne.
The old hotel gained good deal of no.
toriety in its day on account of the fire.
quent suicides there. Sometimes 1t was
called suicide Hail." and again Suicide
Hotel" Leonard Kerr, the son of Law
renee. succeeded to the management many
years ago, but Charles A. Anderson had
been in charge for some time, Rosendahl.
who gotta judgment against Anderson, is
a cigar dealer. John l.. Martin of 3l4
Madison avenue Said last night that he
is the president and principal stakeholder
in a holding company which now controls
the PROPERTY lie says that The hotel will
be continued, but under a different style
and management.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
OLD PUTNAM HOUSE TO CLOSE.
Hotel Famous Among Sporting Men
On Its Last Legs.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
The surviving members of the old guard
of the Putnam house have been diseon-
ISOLATE for a week. A man from the sher-
ms office has been camping on the, door
steps of the ancient hostelry al Fourth
avenue and rwentA-s iStif street since last
Tuesday. and ,thesfurnishings are 10. be
sold az auction toinprrows Never IN the
half sceirtliryaof its, history has the hotel
been so nearly closed
The announcement in the Judgment roll,
published last Wednesday that Ander-
son Charles A.. owed Rosendahl, Albert,
s2sS. meant nothing to the old fellows
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
Born Blind.
Harper's Week.,

From Harper's Weekly.
A great criminal lawyer In New
York. Mr.. B, has rich and lovely
client, who Is famous for her extreme.
ly naughty manner.
This noted beauty had run down a
poor old woman in her auto. and was
arrested.
"Oh, Mr.. B.. do yon think you
will be able TO get me out OF this p
she asked piteously.
"Yes. indeed" said he. with 9
twinkle in his eye. IN prove con
cIusive1y TO The jury that from the
hour OF your birth you've never beer
able to see anyone worth less than q
hundred thousand dollars"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

bottles had been Struggled into the alders,
and in less than twenty-four hours thou
sand OF them filled with liquor had been
distributed among the five thousand peo-
pie at the celebration, besides all that was
sold by the glass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

We use the best stock
on the market. Prices
as low as the lowest.
100 cards from plate,
75c; 50 cards and new
plate, $I.oo. Cards
from plate delivered in
two days. New plate
in three days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
=LOUIS SAKS=
Walking Skirts
YT all depends upon the
"set' whether a woman

i
ahce or clocks a fright" in walking
skirt
Our skirts set" properly, hang evenly
not any which way, . because they are
correct in line and out-as true as a
compass. Even the most Inexpensive
are right in this assental-otherwise
they couldn't come in
Misses Walking Skirts. of black and navy
blue chiffon Panama, also of fancy gray
worsteds, made in circular style some with
scores of plaits at bottom others Trimmed with
self folds, in lengths from "a to SO inches,
Women's Walking Skirts, of nannisb mix-
lures, in gray and white check or overplaid ef
fects, circular model with yoke effect, trimmed
with buttons and folds; an extremely attrac-
tive model very oWly marked at $3.50
Women's Walking Skirts, of best quality of.
Altmans wolfe, in black only made in new.
circular STYLE some trimmed with taffeta silk
folds, others with folds of self material. worth
S11.95 and S12 so, at $685.
Women's Walking Skirts of chiffon Panama.
in black navy, gray and fancy mixtures, crcu-
lar style with three plats down front and
back, trimmed around bottom with two self
folds, at. ............. ....4. !. Sl25O
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
A Relidble Watch Free

Besides giving unfiatchable values,
we will give absolutely free of cost
good, reliable watch with every IS and
higher-prieed suit. Under IS and as
low as $3.50, base ball and bat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
Boys Suits at $500
1--WE dollars is a special
value point in Boys
Clothing with lis. At

N>iVLltiilg Wilt LIS. Al
this price we provide, suits whose &C
knoWledged worth is one dollar and one
dollar and a half more than the price.
All of absolutely pure wool fabrics,
made up in the most thorough manner
double sewed with silk thread.
The variety includes:
Double bredsted Suits. of overpaid worsteds,
fancy cheviots, Scotch tweeds and blue, gray
or gun metal serges, coat extra well STAYED
and lined with either Italian cloth cor serge.
trousers have patent waist band and are heavi,
~ reinforced at seat and knees. ages to IL
years, at''' '......' -. -. 49,. S5.O0
Single-bredSted Suits round-cut coats, made
as above and of the same materials, ages 5 to
l6years, at -. ................S $500
Norfolk Suits single or doube-breasted, offancy
worsteds, gray and blue London twill serg es
fancy oxfords and light colored crashes, double
plated coat half lined with Italian cloth OF
serge, with either straight or Knickerbocker
trousers. ages 4 to Is years, at. ........S5OO
Buster Brown Suits. of shepherd plaid and
fancy worsteds also gray, blue or gun metal
serges, neatly trimmed with silk braid and silk
embroidered anchor and emblems on sleeves.
have bloomer trousers, ages 2 IL to years,
at,s..-.. -. ....s.... ................S 5OC
Russian Blouse Suits, OF fancy worsteds chev.
lots and cassimeres and gray blue or gun metal
serges, made in the very best manner through
out and attactivey trimmed, with either Dat.
ent leather or cloth belt, ages IL to years,
Oh
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

The best hslf-tone cuts are made by
the Gswk Engraving company. Age
Herald Building
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
Neurological.

VOORHEES,: At Elpaso, Texas, on
Thursday, March 10, DR.. Albt. T
VOORHEES, died. The remains arriv
ed here on last Sunday afternoon
The funeral services were conduct
ed IN st PetersCatholic church, aft
er which, the body was taken to st.
Martinsville for interment in the
family plot of the Catholic GENE
tary.
DR.. VOORHEES, was son OF
Jud &c VOORHEES, of this city. Aft
er graduating in dentistry a few
years ago, he located in this city
and was rapidly building up an ell
viab'e practice, based upon his
skill in the exercise Of his profess
sion, when his health broke down.
He closed his office, sold out his
home property and went out west
IN the hope Of regaining bis healt b
lie was but 81 years of age at the
time of his health. The sterling
qualities Of his manhood won for
him admiration and en- d ur Il e
friendships wherever he became
acquainted.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24

At a meeting of the committee OF
the Iutercoastal Canal assO cation
at Cuero, Tex, the committee
decided to call a general conven
ton Of those people infested in
the great inland waterway to meet
at Lake Charles on May %.
1t will he remembered that the
initial step towards interesting
he neople along the line of the
proposed canal in til is probe t
were taken at meeting held
Victoria, Texas. in August of ia It
year. It was the intention of "A
number of Lake Charles people to
attend this meeting. but when the
time for it arrived Texas had a
quarantine wall up that no one
could cross without al airsEip
This necessarily confined the
m citing to the people of the Texas
Gulf coast, but the meeting was
large and enthusiastic, and
permanent organization was form
ed On account of the quarantine
which prevented CO operation al
that time the people along the
Louisiana end of the proposed big
canal have been rather slow in
taking up the matter in an organ
lied way, although they realized
the Importance Of its accomplish
ment. With the proper amount of
work large and helpful conven.
ton can be held in Lake Charles
but it Will be necessary for this
city to give the matter publicity
and help work up an interest in
the convent n NJ donbt the
b ard of trade would gladly take
up this work
Lake Charles American
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
" HAT WILL YOU DO NEXT?

W HAT WILL. ! OF Do \ En- |!
is the question confronting most OF
the advanced students who are now
IN public schools or colleges. At
business you must make your living,
then why not spend your summer
vaction IN a good commercial
school, securing a thorough bust
ness education that WilFenahle You
TO enter into business FOR yoursel! ,
with some assurance of success, or
enable you 10 go info the office Of
some large business concern a.
their bookkeera Cor s;enogrsphe",
giving yourn Opportunity to i~a'"
their bnslli ess thoroughly as vii
as to earnFLe Emoney necessary to
engage ln Business tor yourself
THIS i an Flmporlant a st'on
Weigh it carefully. Write to'
catalogue,l explaining cnr thorough
practical courses and telling what
hundreds have accomplished alter
takinga course iii as. Tyler toH
mercial College, Tyler, Texas
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24

Tuesday afternoon a second fire
alarm was turned in from Brook
iyn. The scene of the trouble
was at the residence of Mr. Jacot
Reanman, on DnPerier Avenue
where a chimney, fire, at first not
regarded as dangerous. assumed
threatening proportions making It
wise to call for the firemen. TWAS
soon brought under control with
! o serious results.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24

The following itemized bills for
work. labor and materials for W
ter Works Plant were read, toWlt:
New Iberia Founiry X Machine
Shop. S42O..JJ; J w Wyche Ma
chinery co Ltd, sos 30: NJ lie
Blanc, 500 -: Mozart i'fcu>Sard,
drayage. so 80: Luke Iralnor.
90: John Emmrr. - soldS loan
IL -: John Emner, for 900 CON
brick IT Get. lu2 90: +. Guiilot foi
tearing out brick work, cleaning
bricks. cleaning boilers and yatd
and putting up maS.i.rf $50 ~
Total am cunt Of hiliS >tn3J ~
1t was moved l,y Mt Renondtf.
seconded by Mr.. !ndest and ear
ritd by the following yea and nay
vote. Ia Nit:-I-i Messr> Stains
bury. ftnoul-t. D,llAhonssaye,
Iudrst and Dallas Nay nohe that
The Mayer A,- and he Is hereby au
ti,oriZtd on h,h3if Of the City ot
+ New Iberia 10 rXrrHtc q nnie III
favor Of Mr.. Eugene Guiilot f"i
The SUN Of one thousand anti
thirty five and ~ 100 dollars pay
abe January -, 1907 with eight
per cent per amman interest from
date in full settlement of the a
/ b,ye bills for res, ttiug boilers OF
the New Iberia Water Wolk ;
Plant
Ii was moved by Mr. Dtlahnu>
save, seconded by a!r Indies
aud carried. by the following yea
and nay voc, to wit: yea, MeSSi ;
stanbury. Eenouavt. DelaiionsSaye
Inde>t. aud Dallas: Ny: None:
That the Mayor Of New Iberia be
and he is hereby authorized on
behalf of the Mayor and Board
Of Trustees Of New Iberia to insti.
tute suit against Mes>rs. :Fuulke>
! Forbes Company. Il !: q h t ! !
! bond Sm,-n .'The Title Guaranty 4
Trust Company" for the contract
price made with MIR Eugene Gull
lot to have the cement walks bniit
/ by MesSrS Fou ks Forbes CO. in
New iberia repaired as con
tract and which amounts y one
the sum of eight hundred and
ninety two dollars 1t was moved
by Mr.. Delahotssaye, seconded by
| Mr.. IndeSt, and carried that the
meeting adjourn until the next
regular meeting.
| A. j. Cammack, e.. {. I.aug lin.
Cler Mayor.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
Hotel.

The question of an hotel. Of far
and adequate proportions, and
will modern convenience, wOnld be
a thread bare topic here, bat for
the tact that the need for such a
house is ever present and lnslstant
Plans have been presented and dis
cussed time and time again, to
fail Of fruition for one trouble o.
another principally for the want
of confidence on the past Of inyes
tors IN the several schemes pro
posed.
The report now comes to US that
Architect E. w. Phillips has been
entrusted with the preparations
Of the plans for the remodelllng of
the Alma House, one Of the Oldest
and best known nostellles OF this
section If the country, now under
the able management of Mr. ". A.
Hatch. When the plans will be sub
mitted, If approved by the owners
Of the property, the Alma House
will be converted into a modern
house, up to date in every repect,
and greatly increased in capacity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
Special to Times Dem.

Special to Times Dem
Greenwood, March 20 Dudley
Avery, a prominent cotton buyer
and business man of this city, died
at his residence On the river front
at $50 O'Clock this morning after
an illness of three weeks with
Pneumonia. Mr.. Avery was one of
the most popular young men who
has ever lived in LeflOre county
Coming here four or five years ago
as the representative Of Stewart
Bros. of NewOrleans, he soon forg
ed 10 the front in cotton circ.es
After three years service with
that firm be- went INTO business for
himself, and the firm of Avery &
Co. has handled successfully aud
profitably several thousand bales
If cotton each season for three
years. He was the son of Gen
Avery of Ave'y's Island. La and
a nephew of Mrs. William Preston
Johnston Of New Orleans, who
reared him. In 1904 he married
Lizzie May. the only daughter Of
Judge and Mrs. Sam r Coleman,
of this city, who, with one cll Id
survives him.
The remains will be carried to
Avery's Island, the home of Gen
Avery, to night, and will be inter
red there to morrow afternoon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
Lee. J. Carter. NewIberia

IT. q O"' tCf' TO " Z UCTIT
New Iberia, La March 20. The
funeral of Lee J. Carter who was
injured at Crowley day or two
ago so severely that he died
yesterday, occurred here this
evening at st. Peters Cathol {
Church. He was twenty eight
years of age. Mr.. Carter was On
gagged in the oil drilling business
at Crowley and was injured by
heavy timber falling upon him and
CT ushinR his skull.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
OFFICIAL Minutes.
CITY COUNCIL
Call Meeting.

New Iberia, La, Mich 90, 1906
The Mayor end Board of Trus
tees Of tue City Of New Iberia
met this day pursuant to call of
the Mayor. with Mayor G c Laugh
I'D. in the chair and the following
members present. to. wit:-Messrs
4 D stansbury, r F Delahous
sage, Q Renoudet, l. lndest, Sr,
and Geo W Dallas-Absent Mr.
John Fisher.
The objects of the meeting were
then read, which are as follows
tO.wit:-
New Iberia, La Mch, %, 1906
To the Board of Trustees of the
City of New Iberia, LA.
Gentlemen
You ale hereby notified that
.here wilt be call meeting of the
Board of Trustees Of The CITY of
New Iberia, at the City Hall, this
evening at five O'Clock for The pur
pose Of making provisions for the
expenses incurred in bui ding boil
er-walls of the Water w Orhs Plant
and to pass a resolution authoriz
ing the Mayor TO institute salt
against FOuIkes-Forkes ca ami
their bOndsman, The Title Guar
anty 4 T ust Company" for con
tract price to repair cement SIDE
walss. Respectfully,
g c Lau ;hl.D, Mayor
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24

On Tuesday, between twelve and
and one O'Clock noon, the fire
alarm was sounded for District
no /. The cause of the trouble
was d roof blaze at the residence
of Mr. Michel DeBlanc, on Jane
steet. 1t was extingulshed with
but little damage to the property.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24

Mr.. Walter A. Segnra, OF
Segnra, was IN town on Tuesday
after noon aud incidentally well
coined caller at this office. Friend
Walter tells rs with just, fl able
pride that he Is making a flatterlns
success with bis farm. He believes
in diversified crop, AMI has h.en
very successful IN poul ry raising
He also has young orchard Of
fruit trees giving promise Of rich
returns. He looks forward with
interest to the advent Of nor h and
south railroad when be will devote
considerable attention OF truck
turning for the northern market.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24
You will try to make others

You will try to make others
happy.
You will not be Shy or self con
SclOuS.
You will never indu sc i'll i'll Ma
tured gossip
You will never forget the res
pect due to age.
You will think of o hers before
You think Of yourself
lOu will moi swagger or boast
OF your achievements.
You Will not think that good
intent .ons'' compensate TOR fnae
or cruff manners Morning St"l
You will not measure You; riN'
~ by peoples bank accounts
You will be- scrupnlonS in yol
regard for the rights Of Others
In conversation you will not b.
argu,nen.ative or contradictory.
Inu will not forget engagements,
prmoiSeS or obligations OF any
kind.
You will never ma he fun OF lie
pecul arities or idiosyncrasle- OF
others.
Yon will not bore people by cor
stanatly talking Of yourself and
your affairs
You will never under any cri
cumastnces cause anoti er pam II
Ilol can help it
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-24

Mr.. c. r. Sohdley, who so sue
cessfully conducted the Me Mulitl
closing sale here about year ago
was in town aga II this week, max
ing arrangements with thi. office fol
his advertising matter for another
large sal. which will h. commenced
in Abbeyllle the later part Of next
week.