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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
From the Saturday Review.

rum lHe saturday review.
THE extraordinary advance within the
last few years In the values of old
plate OF English origin, as well as
in other works of art. is due In some
measure TO the advent of the American
collector, who In many instances will pay
absurdly extravagant prices for an object
without the slightest discrimination. while
on the other hand he will reject an in
teresting and genuine example Of old work
at moderate price. from his lack of
knowledge and judgment. Prices are now
being obtained at Christie's and other
auction rooms for specimens of early Eng
lish silver undreamt of by the collector
of ten years ago. and there appears no
sign of depreciation In their commercial
values. AS an instance we have only TO
refer to the dispersal of the well-known
Dunn-Gardner collection few years ago,
which created a sensation by the remark
able prices obtained, when three OF those
curious stoneware jugs, with silver
mounts, of Elizabeth's reign, were sold
for f374, whereas almost double that sum
was realized for three similar jugs at the
Louis Huth's sale at Christies last year.
Among the examples of early English
plate publicly sold at high prices are a
complete set of thirteen apostle spoons,
including the rare Master spoon, of
the reign of Henry VIII, dated 1886, for
a49O0; Tudor cup of 1921. similar in
form, but more deliberately decorated, to
the communion cups at Wymeswold in
Leicesteshire and Sandwich, in Kent
R4100; another fiat Tudor cup or bowl
of four years later. ESQ; the historic
James l. tall standing cup and cover.
made of the great seal of Ireland now
one of the treasures of that omnivorous
collector, Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan, who
already possesses a few valuable speci-
mems of English silver; the superb and
unique Elizabethan standing salt cellar
and cover of crystal, richly mounted in
silver gilt, probably the work of cele-
brated English goldsmith, Thomas Bamp-
ton of 1.-THE Falcon" 5000, and a James
l. standing salt of silver gilt 91150.
To these costly specimens may be added
the very fine rose water dish and ever of
James period. similar to some In the pos
session of the Gear of Russia; nj the
Elizabethan and James ]. sloping tank
ards, resembling the one at me Ashmoleaa
Museum which were purchased at the
HUH sale for 94050. a1710 and e1700 re-
spectively To these may be added the
two Elizabethan tazze formerly belonging
to the Corporation of Boston. Lincoln-
shire, who had so little regard for their
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
THE BARTENDER's BLUFF.
Made WhirIng Dervlsh, But Couldn't
Make Two Alike.
From the Milwaukee Journal.

fIOH the 1liWduhtt JOuTndl.
You thought for a minute you had me
stuck, didn't you?" inquired the barten-
der pleasantly of the man who had just
ordered. you'll have to guess again. I'M
pretty old bird to fall down on that
easy one.
There are dozens OF new drinks in.
vented every year. he continued. growing
confidential. and of course. there Is some
cali for the drinks of yesteryear, so you
will appreciate what 1t means to be a
first-class barkeep. II you're working in
high toned place and are earning your
salary you've got to know them all, or
at least be able to put up pretty good
bluff
'Tve always made it a point to keep
up to date, and although once in while
somebody gets new one on me, l usually
hear of drink as soon as any one else.
OF course the game all the time Is never
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
Got rs Cents or $4,000.

From the New York Herald
On sale in John street Is perfect pearl
weighing ss grains. white and rounded Tor
which the asking price is $4,000, The man
who found 1t in a mussel shell ON the
Wisconsin bank of the Mississippi river
only a few weeks ago sold 1t Tor 70
cents. The pearl came in shell the size
of a silver dollar. Another pearl from
the American fisheries In middle western
rivers offered now for 5000 In the MAIDEN
I've district. is of 80 grains and Is
near-shaped drop Of pink tint.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
NEW BOYLES LINE

Effective Saturday, August
18, regular schedule will be
inaugerated on the New Boy
les Line. Beginning at $50 a.
M. cars will leave I'd Ave. and
21st St. every half hour till z
D. M, then every hour till II
b. m. Take a ride on the new
line Sunday.
BIRMINGHAM RY. 1T. &
PR. CO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
Foundations of Pinochle.

Pinochle has enjoyed long reign at
the Lincoln club. From the straight two
handed game. with the double pinochle
eliminated, the members graduated to
the four-handed game, then the auction
feature was added, later an obligation
was required of the player making the
trumps. and finally when the novelty
had worn off the groups of four sepa-
rated again into pairs. Now the two
handed game. with the obligation and
auction combined, Is having a run, and
many freak hands are dealt out. That.
perhaps, is the fascination of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
Ribbons

Plain taffeta, satin and plaids, 41a
to inches wide; black, white and
colors; worth 35c to 45c. OK
Special. r....". H~OO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
LOW RATES TO NEW
YORK AND RETURN.

The Seaboard will sell tickets
to New York and return, Au-
gust % and 20, good to return
September 5, at one fare, plus
1928, account Bryan reception.
For further particulars address
Jack w. johnson, D. P. A., Bir-
mingham, Ala. Bell phone 1854.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
Eouaht Insurance Graft.

He backed and assisted his appointee.
Insurance superintendent w. d. Vand-
YER who was the first insurance super
intendeut In the United States to take
action against the insurance grafters In
New York, and through Mr.. Vandiver
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let
tie cawk make your Illustrations
Aae-HeraId Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-19
LaCeS

Imitation Torchon laces, " to "a
inches, special feature for Monday.
worth &c to 12hc. Special So
price. =. -. .'.',......
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
MRS. RoosEvELT's RECREATION

IN view of the practice of MANY
wives OF fleeing to the seashore with
tne hrst breath of summer, leaving
their husbands to slave in the citv
mrs Roosevelt set a good examnle
IN that she has deferred her departnr,a
from Washington to Oyster Bav until
pubic business shall have lulled sniff.
cientiy to permit the president TO az.
company her In the sultry afternoons
enat mark June in Washington sne
mas comfort and diversion in takine
long drives through Rock Creek nart
Usually she handles the reins and bar
sister, MISS Carol, is her companion
Inc cart is high basket affair drawn
py a big bay horse, which has baa,
used In the family five or six veors
NO llveriel servants for Mrs Roosa.
Veit when on these tours. She gene.
any wears white embroidered linen
suit and her black Tuscan braid bot
mas a red rose set jauntily on the laft
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
Gotham's Idea of Politeness.

He was an accomplished southern
gentleman of the dreamer school, DO
lite but impractical and as green a
visitor as New York ever had. Age
about So. His eye caught two pretty
women overwhelmed with bundles
standing on corner of Fifth avenue
waiting for stage. In their excite
ment several bundles fell to the side.
walk and across the avenue he dashed
to the rescue. AS ne stopped with a
dignified ALLOW be, ladies'" and pro-
ceeded to pick up several packages
they began to scream for the police.
A fat officer appeared and laid the
heavy hand of the law upon the collar
OF the southerner. The wo men
grabbed their property and fed, while
policeman and prisoner walked toward
the station. The sergeant happened
TO be a sensible fellow. After hear.
ing the gentleman's statements no
iectured him gently and let him go
New York Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
Puncturinq a Fallacy.

The barber applied tine rich brown
dye with fine tooth comb, combing
it evenly into the grizzled locks of the
old man.
Hair dye, sir" he said, plain, un.
vanished hair dye, is the base OF
that absurd fallacy about people turn.
ing gray in a single night.
IF you investigate those yarns,
you find that invariably they concern
persons in prison. Orsini, pining in
jail, had his hair go back on him.
Marie Antoinette, languishing in n
cell. found the deep hue Of her hair
changing to an ugly gray. Raleigh,
imprisoned in the tower. developed
grayish streaks with incredible speed.
The secret OF all that, my dear sir.
is this:
These prisoners, in order to con-
ceal their gray hair, dyed 1t, using q
poor sort of dye, one of those sorts
that have to be applied every day or
two. In prison, naturally, they could
not get hold of this dye, and hence
their locks whitened at miraculous
rate. When people said of them pity
ingly. that their terror or sorrow had
turned their hair gray in single
night. they acquiesced themselves in
the deception, for is IT not embarrass-
ing-I leave 1t to you. sir-is II not
embarrassing to e..plain to the world
at large that one uses hair dye?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
coLoRs TO WEAR.

Green sets off white and rosy skins.
1t should be relieved with white, red
and rose.
Rose color should not be against the
skin. 1t should be SEPARATED by tbs
haor, or white or green.
Bright blue becomes the blonde. 1t
should never have any relief of fose
or violet, but yellow and orange have
rather good effect.
A brunette may wear blue, provided
it is relieved with orange or yellow.
Dead whit against the skin may ge
worn by the blonde or brunette, but
the skin must be white or rosy.
Black relieved with white, red or
rose, suits both blondes and brunettes,
but the latter less than the former.
Red against the skin lessons the in
tensity of very high color.
The wisdom of wearing red aga INST
the skin when the latter is sallow is
nat to be decided off-hand. A sallow
face in which there are red spots will
appear coarsely red when played on
by flood of red light. Then the blotch
es show up conspicuously.
The effect of blue upon yellow is to
render it whittier That is the reason
why blue" is used in laundry work.
Sallow faces placed in a framing of
blue loog pale but the blue should be
relieved with red when the hair is
black
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
Oddities at WashInn4an

me other day collision in one NJ
,ne New York streets overturned a
ioaa OF watermelons and one Of .ha
biggest of them fell into the baras
OF a diminutive colored bow Whs,,
ne had finished it an amused 80.
tator compared his size with that ;.
tne melon and found that tba - =.
mad much the advantage of tho wv
afraid n * ar. and weight Aren't Won
he a aa,a an mat melon will kin Won ,.
iit., asseu The lad. Kill mel" the
n lutte Ieiiow scornfully repeated -
OIL only yes visit had anodder." ma
~. r. .ne very day before this hapnenaa
ne Tue onlnese giant of Mott stree :
person OF herculean build, had So :
cunoeo TO much smaller ms,on
Cleveland Plain Dealer "eion'-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
INTERESTING BITS

II constructing the East river TIM
heis' New York city, according to tho
statement of the engineer in chs, ..a
fourteen men have succumbed &C -
result OF working in the high nressn-s
tnirty-four pounds to the square ino,'
above the normal pressure of tha -
mosphere. az
- estimated that the worlds inter
.n. commerce will aggregate
.nis year fully $25,OOO. 900. IN
1901 the commerce between all toe
naa amounted to only $4,000 ooo
Voo. The increase in the half century
mas been, therefore, over 600 percent
baikan is a Turkish generic tern
reierring to range or mass of goo1sa
nliis with pasturage and meadon,
land on their slopes. !"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
srattic looic

senator Dolliver was condann,
an opponents argument 'onuemn'ng
an IN ,o such an argument" he sa,a
,isa e .s Oslc OF it is absurdly false II s.
F Ivne me n logic of the young woman 30 -
This young woman 60.
"a Of her SPIN spllng morning on the piaz.
her bn mvr pretty little house. A coat 81
bsnd ,t h;s was in her lap. The hn =
fretsr, n,nS '1 appeared and she said
welu,iy; 1t is too bad. the e.~s ss.o
"a ray me tailor put this button Tn,S eS =
'Or soa--Detroit Free Press : On
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
Water Powers in Canada.

Commercial Agent Shots reports
from Sault Ste. Marie growing interest
in the water powers OF Canada. Many
plants are now utilizing the power and
others are being built or planned which
all told, will form very small per
centage OF the available power. The
Canadian Pacific and the Grand Trunk
railways are planning to use some of
this power for running trains on
branch lines and possibly In some cases
on the main lines.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23

show that at least 100000 divorces
have been granted in this country in
the past twenty years. All the more
reason, then, why the divorce laws OF
the several states should be made
uniform. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23

young man, the other was middle
aged. On the white cushion of the
young man lay a single rose, blood
red. The elder man offered a cas-
ket of jewels and his cushion was
held her as In trance was the per
sonal meaning informing it. The
girl, although no portrait, subtly sug-
gested her own self; the two men,
for all their medieval costuming.
were Paul and Hugh. So deity was
the work done that the likenesses
were faint enough to escape general
remark.
ut is fine word, Estelle," said a
quiet voice. Paul has made strides.
An allegorical subject-perhaps lit
tie trite."
yes" she asented, wondering that
McWhinnie did not see.
II am glad he has had fair play"
McWhinnie, continued with smile
"And l am glad that you are glad"
zone has natural sympathy with
enthusiasm"
u
Nov, take me to see your pic
ture," she said, hurriedly, anxious to
take him away before he recognized
the pictures meaning.
81 am not exhibiting"
"You said you were sending one?"
at was landscape. At the last
moment I determined not to exhibit.
By the way, I'm going abroad"
"Soon?"
Tomorrow. / have one or two
commissions-portraits, you KNOWN
Vienna"
Tomorrow 1t is sudden"
"It is rather sudden" With her
new knowledge she detected a note
of WEAKNESS in his voice.
"You will come to say good-by to
me?"
IF you wish"
"Of course, Guardy. | shall require
a huge dose of good advice. l don't
know that l shall follow it, but it is
always comforting to have it,"
81 shall come this afternoon" he
to the Ferrolls' for tea. About T."
He was claimed by an art critic
before she could name another time.
1t was soon after that Nc
Winnie entered the little room I'M
der the roof
Paul has been here, Estell?" he
said, quickly.
Yes she answered. He looked
at her-there was new note in
her voice.
"Well?"
He is pleased with his success
he will be a big painter" She leaned
back in her chair and half closed
her eyes. 81 want to tell you
something of story, Guardy. 1t
was told to me today just after you
left. Bright told me. He was on
the hanging committee with you.
Pauls picture was too big for any
available space. Yours was about
the same size. You withdrew yours. "
Bright had no right to speak,"
McWhinnie growled.
81 am glad he did. You-you
understood the picture?"
Yes"
And l thought you were blind! 1t
was maganimous of you, Guardy."
"Estelle." McWhinnie spoke hoarse-
ly. Paul has been here?"
"Yes-and gone"
What do you mean?" he demand
ed almost fiercely.
! Il mean that-that a rose will
fade, but jewels, the jewels of
honor, of chivalry. of true-heartedness
ire lasting And-and, my friend
and my dear, the girl has chosen the
imperishable. She was wise girl
which is natural because she was
|. And you will postpone Vienna
untii--until-well, later
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
BY Walter e. Grogan.

FROM the little
window one could
see the gray mys-
terry of the river.
Lights like mumed
stars showed on it's
bosom. Below
for the fiat lay
under the roof
with a climb of
five flights of stairs
to it--below and a
little to the left
the placid length
of Cheyne walk
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-23
Divorce Reform Ne.ded

II is predicted that the coming in.
vesugation by the census bureau win
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
MARINE BAND CONCERT
At BARRACKS TOMORROW

Tomorrow afternoon the United States
Marine Band viii give a concert at the
Marine Barracks. The first number.
with Shot and She'll" by Bilse, will
begin at 3 o'clock. The band OF musi-
clans. whose popularity with the Wash
ingtOn public is unequaled, viii be un-
der the direction Of Lieut. William II.
Santelmann, who invites especial atten-
ton TO the clarinet solo, ''Melodie Del
Puritani.' by Luigi Bassi.
The complete program follows:
March. with Shot and Shelf Blfse
overture loi- ..-.-.-...... ISchaikOWsky
Serenade, Spring Morning" =. Lacombe
Clarinet solo, "MelOdie Del Purftani"
Luigi Bassi
AIT ". Il. SanteImann.
Musician jacques Louis Vanpoucke.
Waltz. Vienna Woods" .......... Strauss
Moorish Suite, The Court OF Gra-
naQa ----------- -------s-.ss... -Chapi
a. Introduction and march to the
Tournament
b. Meditation
c. Serenata-
g. Finale.
Descriptive, Way Down Upon the
Suwanee River Myddleton
THE Star-Spankled Banner" +"
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
IDAHO DEMOCRATS
DECLARE FOR BRYAN
Fred A. Dubois Renominated for Sen
ate and War Declared on
M0lmonism.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho. Aug. s.
The Democratic State convention ad-
journei last night. after nominating a
fun ticket indorsng Bryan for President
and declaring a bitter war against Nor
moaism and all its interests, United
States Senator Fred a. Dubois declared
the fight must be 20 the death.
The ticket nominated by the Couven-
ton was as follows.
United States Senator-Fred \. Dubois,
Bingham county
Member of Congress-Rees Hatta-
baugn. Idaho county.
Justice Of the Supreme Court-Stewart
:. Deuning, Latch county.
GOVernOr-C- O. StOckslager, Blaine
county.
Lieutenant GoVeTnOr-GeOrEe G. Cha
pin, Bingham county.
Secretary of State-Flournoy Gallo
way, Washington county.
The denomination oi Senator Dubois
and the nomination of Judge StaCkslacer
for governor were by aCclamatiOn. In
MS speech Of acceptance Senator DubC's
scored MOTmOniSm and pOlygamy and
predicted the utter downfall OF the Re
publican party unless il ceased its pres
eut alliance with the Mormon hierarchy
He predicted the nomination ard election
of William Jennings Bryan in Is0S.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
TO CUT SANTOS DEBTS
AND BEGIN A REDUCTION
Conferences Of Island Minister and
American Agent to Puncrure Some
Inflated Bills.

Senor VelasqUez. minister Of finance
and commerce in the Domingaa Repub-
lie, and DR.. Hollander. who has been
the American representative in charge
Of customs collected in thar country by
the United States and held for the bene-
TT Of the little republics creditors, had
a long conference with Acting Secretary
Of State Bacon. The results Of the con-
ference have not been announced, and
IL is likely that stu others will be held
before Senior Velasquez returns 10 his
country.
Mr.. Nelasquez who has been in the
United States for several months, con-
ferring with financial men and inves:i-
eating American institutions. is anxious
10 have the debt Of Santo Domingo con-
sOlidated ana placed ia such condition
that Santo Domingo can begin reducing
il. To bring this about 1t viii be neces-
sary 70 have a commission pass on diff
fcrenU claims against the republic and
make a reduction on inflated claims,
which are said TO be numerous.
u Is the desire OF Mr.. FeIasQuez to
have a commission appointed, as prOvid-
ed for in The treaty which is pending IN
the United States Senate, and 10 take
others steps preparatory 70 settling the
claims when the expenditure Of the
money held by the United States shall
be authorized
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
PICNIC AND Vliiff@lE
BY LADY EhGGiBEES
Musicians Of Ladies Band Took Part
as Members at Luna
PARK

Lady Maccaoees had a fine outing at
Luna Park yesterday. Despite the storm
the ladies and their friends had most
enjoyable day. They not only carried
lunches. but provided a well-sJocked
restaurant for their visitors.
Sightseeing along The Trail and
rides for the children on the many at
tractive concessions took up most Of
the day. The evening program included
dancing and a special vaudeville per
f0rmauce.
It was discovered that several OF the
members of the Navassars Band were
members OF the Maccabees. Rounds OF
applause rewarded every concert num-
Der. IL was a coincidence that the out
ing Of ladies should have occurred in
the same week that the ladies' band
was appearing. and this made the day
the more enjoyable. Quite a lumber
OF the band members took advantage Of
the general invitation 10 join the picnic
party at lunch. and between bits they
swapped stories and held shop talk.
At the vaudeville performance little
girls In gay costume and boy ''prOfes-
si0nals" gathered for rehearsal in true
stage detail. with offerings 0f songs,
dances and limitations. bringing rounds
Of applause.
Conspicuous in the program were tlae
children Of Mrs. Mary CosgrOye. vice
chairman. The other little performers (
carried out their several acts with
earnestness and vim
The committee In charge Of the outing
included Mrs. Mary A Van Ness. Mrs.
Mary Cosgrove. Mrs Carrie Watt Mrs.
Lydia Murray. Mrs. Theresa McArdle. /
Mrs. Ohlendgrf. Mrs. Schneider. and
Mrs Shepard
Miss Emma Gillette. lieutenant com
mander of the Mt Vernon Hive. was
one of the prominent Lady Maccabees
present. Members of the BrentW 0Od /
Hive were also distinguished visitors. /
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
LOCOMOTIVE SMOKE
NOT UNDER LAWS BAN
District Commissioners Without Au-
thority TO Remedy the Complaints
Of Citizens.

Because Congress saw fit to except
locomotives from prosecution under the
smoke law the complaint or a citizen
against the nuisance viii be Of no avail.
This is substantially what District Com
missioner West yesterday informed
Samuel T. Smith. representing J. s.
WyckOf. Of 5l2 Second street southeast.
who complained 20 the Commissioners
against the emission OF dense black
smoke from engines in his neighborhOod.
and asked for legal relief.
Health Ofcer Woodward. 70 whom
,he complaint was first referred. stated
that the law prohibiting the emission
OF dense smoke should apply 10 Iocomo-
tives as much as 10 stationary fur
naces." He added that the original
draft OF the law, prepared by a COM
mittee of which he was member in
cIuded all kin is OF engines, but. accord
ing 10 his understanding, the clause af-
fecting locomotives was stricken out by
the Commissioners.