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The papers were filed In the probate
clerks office yesterday recording the fol-
lowing transactions in local real estate
In which amounts of $1,000 or moro were
ihvolved:
J. f. Reynolds and VITO to lrby zeigler
and wife, lot In block %, 2. Ensley,
according to the map Of the rnsley Land
company's first addition, the said lot
fronting SO feet on Avenue + ana ex-
tending back $50 feet to an alley in tho
rear, the consideration involved in the
transaction being $24OO.
Maria E. Ward ct ais to John w. Sweet,
the northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter of section 1 and part of the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter Of
section 2; also part of the southwest quar-
ter of the northwest quarter and the
southeast quarter of the northwest quar-
ter in section g. all in township 10, range
west, the consideration involved In the
transaction being $3.50
John w. Sweet and wife to Calvin r.
Moore, the same property last described,
the consideration in the transaction be-
ing $3.50.
G. w. Lynn and wife to Mrs. J. O.
Luguin, lot in block Is north. Smith
field the said lot fronting 80 feet on the
south line of Emma avenue and extend
ing back 200 feet to an alley in the trans
action being $3.50.
j. d. Hall and wife to T. III. Crowder,
| lot in Henry and Puckett's survey In
Birmingham, the consideration involved
in the transaction being $500.
C. II. Brownrigg and wife to w. II.
Porter, lots il and IS in block 279 Bes-
semer, each of the said lots fronting %
feet oil Fourth avenu and extending back
100 feet, the consideration involved In the
transaction being sS000
C. l.. Brierton, trustee, to J. T. VIM
berly, lots to u in block %, d, Ems
| ley, each of the said lots fronting % feet
| on Avenue d and extending back $50 feet
| to an alley in the rear, the considera-
ton involved in the transaction being
| $4,000.
Mary S. Ware to w. L. PEBBLES, lot 10
| in block 44O. Birmingham, the considera-
| ton involved in the transaction being
| $3.50.
James NJ. Hillard and wife to p p.
| Parsons. lot "a and. the south half of lot
| 33 in S. p. Ross survey Of Woodlawn,
| the consideration involved in the trans
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Or. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,
guaranteed

you a perma-l
aent cure OIL
private troubles
and that you3
may know myl
guarantee is rel
liable I referl
you with perl
mission, to tina
First National
bank, Alabama
National bank.
Steiner Broth
ers. bankers
Jefferson Coun1
ty 8 a v l n g d
hank and the
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BARGAINS

Five Hundred unredeemed
overcoats for sale cheap.
Pledges of all kinds for sale
at Liberal Loan Company
1920 Second Avenue, between
22nd and 23rd street, Birming-
ham, Alabama.
M. MALoNY,
Proprietor.
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People who suffered from rheumatism
have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and found
lasting relief.
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IN THE BIRMINGHAM
REAL ESTATE MARKET

Trading In local real estate circles con-
tinues somewhat slack In all sections Of
the city. Prices continue steady, and are
apparently not inclined to advance or to
drop.
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YOUNG man (25), with a college educa-
ton desires to learn the dry goods bust
ness In gents furnishing goods store;
is willing to begin his clerical career
on moderate salary; has had two years
experience in soliciting orders and TAX
ing measures for tailor-made clothing.
Can furnish best Of references. Address
w. II. A., care Age-Herald. u-l6-2t
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James NJ. Hillard and wife to p. p.
Parsons. lot "a and. the south half of lot
33 in S. p. Ross survey Of Woodlawn,
the consideration involved in the trans
action being s14Oo.
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WANTED-A position by middle-aged
man, having had twenty years expert
ence in manufacturing business as DOCK
keeper, Office manager and manager OF
large manufacturing plants. Good ref
erences. Address Y. II. j., care Age
Herald. i-lo-ot
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ONE CENT A WORD.

cent word n day. no
ad. taken for less than 20 cents for
first insertion. Cash must accompany
every order.
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$4,000 HOME
CUT PRICES.

CUT PRICES.
s175o--eOx1e0; on goth stree. between 18th
and 18th avenues, north; only $3.50 cash.
balance long Tina. Anyone knows the
regular price of this lot is $2100, but
YOU can get 1t for $3.50 IL you act quick.
s19Oo-6Ox190; on 29th street. between 18th
md 18th avenues, north $500 cash. bal
ance s25 per month; worth $500.
s55oo-23 acres just over Red mountain;
highly cultivated; two small houses.
horse, wagons, cows, FOOLS, 200 chick
ems; fine spring; can give immediate
possession.
s, E. THOMPSON, Agent,
per nhone "a. 223. 21st Street.
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WANTED-Name and address of heirs
OF lawrence Martin and Hiram ]. Will
Hams. 7. J.. Wren, Austin, Texas.
11-16-5t
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WANT FL

WANTED--Informatio as to the address
of f. II. Cobb or his heirs II he Is dead
His address was Jefferson county, Ala
baina, about 1881. Small recovery can
probably be made. Address Harvey
l1-16-3t
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FOR RENT-NORTHSIDE
259O 9Th ave, IA rooms.
2501 5th ave-, 10 rooms.
SOUTHSIDE.
1881 18th ayes rooms. $4,000.
S14 10Th ST., rooms. 5000.
WOODLAWN
list Ave, 65th St, rooms. 5000.
1O4 S. 59th ST., 10 rooms. $4,000.
WEST END.
1914 \. End ave, rooms $1,000
EAST LAKE.
s5o2 TIillman ave, rooms. $1,000.
9O-Acres ground and 7-room house, near
Green Springs.
Broom house and 5-acres ground.
STORES.
Is North Goth st.
1928 LIST avenue.
2O17-19 Morris avenue.
We write all kinds of insurance, make
bonds, negotiate loans, sales, etc. Call in
and see us.
UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE
AND RENTAL CO.
A. D. SMITH, President.
Both phones sls. no N list street.
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PLANNING MILL for sale. We offer for
sale the land, buildings and machinery
formerly the property of the Dennison
Lumber and Manufacturing company at
Thorsby, Ala. rare opportunity to
buy fine plant at a bargain. M. c.
Reynolds Lumber Co., Birmingham,
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SITUATIONS WANTED.

ANTEDCSituafion by bookkeeper;
one that can audit accounts, open
set of books, any system you prefer.
Have come to Birmingham to stay, all
! want is n trial. Can manage COM
rnissary; no objection to leaving city,
provided it Is in Birmingham district.
Shipman, care Postman No. .. H-lo-zt
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-sSOO0; 80 lots, 5Ox140 feet each,
with 16 tenements, near street cars and
many large industries, $1,000; is sure to
enhance Smith & Stillmap. 1i-15-2t
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Kills Deer with Fist.

"A few weeks ago, just before l
left for Denver. we had venison for
dinner which our cook killed with his
fist. Game is so plentiful that all one
has to do Is to stand on his back porch
and use revolver to obtain almost
anything in the way Of meat that one
could wish for"
H. w. Long, vice president Of the
Denver-Honduras Banana Company,
was telling Of the attractions Of his
Honduras home, says the Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
1.-The manner in which our cook OBJ
tanned the venison was this" contin-
ued Mr.. Long. I'VE had been having
high water in the river which flows
through our plantation, and one morn
ing our cook noticed a herd Of half a
dozen deer swimming across it. He
jumped into a canoe and killed one
with a blow of his fist. However,
deer are not the only game which We
have a chance to try shot at
'Leopards, alligators, beautiful trop-
zeal birds of every description, snakes
of wonderful hues. are all numerous.
Wild ducks can be secured in plenty
a few hours shooting brought me fifty
the other day-and parrots, which
make excellent eating, having much
the flavor of squads, are also plenti-
ful"
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Was GOethe's Sweetheart.

1t is little difficult to realize that
a sweetheart of the poet Goethe was
still living only six years ago; yet
that such was the fact is recalled by
a German writer in 7. P.'s Weekly.
Her name was Ulrica Won Levetzoff,
and at her death in 1899 she was In
her Goth year. Goethe met her at
Marlenbad, being then %. He fell
seriously in love with the young girl
and proposed for her hand, the grand
duke of Saxe-Weimar acting as his in
termediary.
Naturally enough Ulrica declined the
offer. and Goethe did not press his
suit after the first rebuff. Neverthe-
less. he could not dismiss the matter
from his mind. as is shown by let
ter to a friend written some consider
able time later. Ulrica herself never
married. She is described as having
teen q woman of much personal
charm and Of strong character.
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GOOd-By, Sweet Day.


Good-by, sweet day, good-by!
l have SO loved thee, but cannot hoN
thee.
Departing like a dream the shadov.
fold thee;
Slowly thy perfect beauty fades away:
Good-by, sweet day.
Good-by, sweet day, good-by!
Dear were thy golden hours of TRANQUIL
splendor,
Sadly thou yieldest to the evening tende,
Who vert so fair from thy first morpin,
ray;
Good-by, sweet day!
Good-by, sweet day, good-by!
Thy glow and charm, thy smiles and
tones and glances,
vances;
All, couldst thou yet little longer stayl
Good-by, sweet day!
Good-by, sweet day, good-by!
All thy rich gifts my grateful heart ~
members.
The while I watch thy sunsets smsulder-
ing embers
Die in the west beneath the twilight
gray.
Good-by, sweet dayl
Celia Thaxter.
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five bells which are supposed to an
nounce the approach OF the mail man.
When the streams are flooded the
stream astride log. steering it into
the bank at various points, while he
disembarks to deliver mail to the
houses along the way. There is also
a camel post in India, the carriers be-
ing attired with a scantiness similar
to the foot postman.
The town postmaster in India Is a
distinguished looking individual and
he struts about with a dignity sutfi-
cient for an Office Of much greater
Importance. He wears a white linen
suit, the coat cut long, while on his
head rests a red turban. In most Of
the large cities in India the carriers
wear the usual English uniform.
Australian mail carriers are CARRIED
in pale green uniforms with red
girdle about the waist. The mounted
carriers wear long green coats, high
riding boots and strapped to the sad
die Is a brace Of pistols for protec-
ton, and a bugle with which to in
form the patrons of the carriers arri-
val. The mounted carriers are usually
accompanied by several fierce looking
dogs, as a still further means of pro-
tecting the postman and the mail he
carries.
The French city postman's uniform
is Of the severe military type, dark
blue in color. 1t consists of short
military jacket with red trimmings
around the collar and cuffs and brass
buttons down the front. The trousers
of the outfit are also of blue with
red stripes down the side seams. In
the lowlands and marshes Of France
stills, carrying their mail sacks over
their shoulders.
Where Renders Are Used.
The postmen in Queensland dress in
white linen with trimmings of red
around the collar and cuffs. Their
white tourist hats have a red band
about the base Of the crown.
The Turkish letter carriers wear the
Oriental costume of red, with tight
fitting coat and baggy trousers. Their
headgear consists Of tasseled fez.
In kamchatka the carriers are clad in
furs and drive sleighs drawn by dogs,
reind2e:s and occasionally a team Of
moosa. A semi-military uniform is
worn Ly the carriers in Italy, Spain,
Portugal and in some countries of
South America.
In some parts Of the Sahara desert
and in wild and little frequented parts
of Asia, where outlaws and brigands
abound, the governments send an es-
bearing registered packages. In a
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1906-02-16
THE VERY FIRcT MATCH.
John Walker, an English Druggis
Was the Inventor In 1921

John Walker, an English Druggist,
Was the Inventor In 1927.
In the nineteenth century-the cen
fury in which SO many wonderful things
were done-the fourth step in the DE-
velopment Of the match was taken ID
1927, John Walker, a druggist In
small English town, tipped q splins
with sulphur, chlorate of potash ana
sulphid Of anthony, and rubbed i %
sandpaper, and it burst into fame Tne
druggist had discovered the first fric
tion-chemical match, the kind we U.s.
to-day. Il IL called friction-chenicai
because it 10 made by mixing cestain
chemicals together and rubbing n
Although Walkers match Ad ~
u - the bottle of acid, 1t nevertfte.
WV ~ q good one. 1t could be Nsse1s
onts ~ hard rubbing. and it sputfeS
ana throw fire in all directions. u
fex years, however, phosphorus "
substituted on the tip for antimcN
and the change worked wonders. II
match could now be lighted with vep
little rubbing, and it was no ic0sa
necessary to have sandpaper
which to rub it. 1t would ignite VIZ
rubbed on any dry surface, and %"
was no longer any sputterins. u
was the phosphorus match, the nalD
with which we are so familiar.
After the invention Of the eaau
lighted phosphorus match there
no longer use for the dip-splint o. =
strike-a-light. The old methods o. y
ting a blaze were gradually laid aas
and forgotten. The first phospno1s
matches were sold at 25 cents o..
"A block containing IA matches
they were used by but few. NN
hundred matches can be bought r.
cent. It is said that In the Una.
we use about 15O,OOO,OOO,0OO male'
a year. This, on an average, Is aD'''
i've matches a day for every perso
st. Nicholas.
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CHAPTER XVI,

"Will Mr.. Mallett call on Messrs.
DAVIS & Raven, at their offices, 16 lie
man street, e. c., between 2 and
o'clock to-day? They have private in
formation of the greatest value to i'm
part to him."
Ethel leaned over her fathers Shout
der and read the telegram.
What can it mean, papa? It's very
would take me with you. l shall be in
such a state Of excitement until you
come back"
II could not think of taking you to a
place I know nothing of, my dear. 1t
might be inconvenient to have you with
me"
why, papa, 1 believe you are excited
and curious! 1t is the first time ever
saw you SO interested"
Eyes, l am curious. It strikes me as
odd that, after living an uneventful life
for tho last twenty years, l should one
day break my VOW as to never revisiting
Mallingford Park unless as It's owner,
and the next day receive this curious
message. l dare say it is only coinci-
dence; but still it is strange and l can't
help connecting the one event with the
other"
Surely there was some strangely ex-
hilarating quality in the atmosphere this
morning, for Ethel went about her bust
ness in a brisker manner than she had
lately. Her nerves were a little bit I'm.
strung, too, for, when about 3 O'Clock
there came a very decided rat-a-tat-tat
at the door. she was worked up to such
q state of extreme expectation that she
almost shrieked aloud. She ran to her
usual post of observation, the stair head
and was surprised, pleased, sorry, dis.
turbed, all in a moment, at the sight of
Captain Polling.
She was almost tempted to send him q
message to the effect that she could not
see him just then; but she had horror
of deception, and indeed she was really
clad to see him again. A few seconds
later she was shaking hands with him
and her shyness had completely van
ished.
After the question as to sport there
WAS an awkward little pause, and Ethe
felt her heart quicken with dread. Shak
ing herself free from this feeling. she
turned to her visitor.
You have not asked why papa is MOI
Of home" she remarked, with a deter
mination to avoid personal topics.
ITO be sure! 1t is Saturday! 1 hat
forgotten! And why is he not at home 2
81 will show you why" and SHE
fetched the telegram and gave it to him
How mysterious! Quite like al
event in a novel! Has Mr.. Mallett any
idea as to what it means!'
Not bit! I'm expecting him hom'
soon, and then we shall hear all abou
it."
"In which case l had better be off
It may be private family business. 20!
know
81 don't think papa would mind you
knowing. He looks upon you as sin
cere friend. You are the only one n
has cultivated within my memory.
Poor Ethel! She had unwittingl.
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CHAPTER XV.-(Continued.)

CdAPTER XV.-(Continued.)
livery nerve in Pauline's body was vi
orating, and a sense of suffocation came
over her. Had this man at last seen
the advertisement or been told of it?
Perhaps, too, he had been to those dread
full people, DAVIS & Raven, and obtain
ed from them the information that would
ruin her. She turned to Jack eagerly.
Don't See them, jack" she said,
pieadlngly. They will keep you all the
afternoon, and we are so comfortable"
Jack felt that his position was hardly
pleasant. If they had asked for him
ne ought to go to them. But still he
admitted that Pauline's objection was
quite natural. He could understand her
wish that he should not meet Ethel more
than was necessary.
VERY WELL" he acquiesced. "Not at
home, Babette."
down thea long gallery, with look OF
deep disappointment on her face. She
mad expected so much from the appear
ance OF these people. She had built on
the abrupt termination of this hateful
engagement through them, and now the
chance was lost, utterly lost, just be-
cause she could not bring about the de-
sired interview.
This disappointment, coming after her
mornings failure at DAVIS office, broke
down her spirit altogether. and for the
hrst time she began to believe that she
must resign herself to the inevitable
that the marriage could not be prevent.
ed, and she must be satisfied with the
poor revenge Of depriving Pauline of
her unlawful possessions She clinched
her teeth with defeated rage as she en-
tered the boudoir.
NO, madame has not yet returned"
she said, and held the door for them to
pass out into the gallery.
But in that moment of her utter de-
spair the tide turned and carried her
on to speedy victory. She preceded Mr..
and Miss Mallett until they reached the
central hall, and then handed them over
to the footman. She stood watching
them as they re-entered the hired car
rage. As they drove OFF some one
plucked at her from behind. She turned
round in surprise to meet Mrs. Perkins.
whom she had passed in the corridor,
outside the boudoir, experimenting the
arranging of fresh flowers in the window
stand. The housekeeper's usually ford
face was quite pale, and she jerked out
her words in a curious, brea thless way:
"Who are those people you have just
shown out?'
"Mr. and Miss Mallett."
They are nothing Of the kind! The
gentleman is Sir Godfrey Mailing, Baro-
net, brother Of Sir Paul and uncle to
our present mistress, and the young lady
10 like enough to the family to be his
daughter"
The Frenchwoman stood looking at
her with a gigantic triumph in her face
as she muttered:
"At last-at last!'
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In the postal service Of every gov
eminent the work performed by the
carriers Is one of the most important
features Of the system. In the carrier
service Of the world there are en-
ployed many unique methods, and the
costumes worn, devices employed and
the practices relating to mail delivery
obtaining>in the various countries are
Of no little interest.
The postman who delivers mail in
the northern part of Russia in winter
wears heavy felt boots and. over his
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vast number of cases the cost of the
escort is greatly in excess Of the value
of the package to be delivered, and it
would be ruinous to the recipient were
he obliged to bear the expense of the
delivery. The government, however,
relieves the citizen Of this expense
Utica Globe.
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A Good Thing.
what are you doing now!

what are you doing now! y.
I'm putting new patent sa
razor on the market"
Good thing?" -,
"Well, it's the kind of razor ! !.
impels the man who shaves with
20 back to the regular shop asaD
and the professional BARRIERS pay !.
a handsome salary for introduclns
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Her First Impression.

Just to think" remarked Mr. Stubb,
stirring his coffee thoughtfully, "of the
Russian battleship Kniaz Potemkin
cruising around with red flag at the
mast!'
1T vas rather unusual" replied
Mrs Stubb. "Who cares to buy bat
tleship at auction?"
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The vitality Of seeds is a constant
source of establishment to naturalists.
a pine forest when cleared away is
often followed by a dense growth Of
oaks or birches, but where the seed
comes from is conjectural.
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Mark Twain was visiting Fl. H
Rogers, who led the humorist into bis
library.
There" he said, as he pointed to q
bust Of white marble, what do you
think of that
1t was the bust Of young woman
coiling her hair.
Mr.. Clemens looked at it a moment
and then said:
ut isn't true to nature"
"Why not Mr.. Rogers asked.
"She ought to have her mouth full
Of hairpins."
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Great Patience.

IF patience is a virtue, Loppe,
one Of the most virtuous men on cav
Got lots Of patience, eh!' -
YES, he's been sitting arounu
at least ten years, waiting for "oiA
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Seseeeeee~%3333sssss,''
y OLD !:


1t Came Upon the Midnight c,..,
1t came upon the midnight .,
That glorious song of old
From angels bending near tns
To touch their harps of cola. en
Peace on the earth, good will 70
From Heavens all-gracious K;,n zen
The world in solemn stillnes.
To hear the angels sing. '
Still through the cloven skies A.
With peaceful wings unfurpS come
And still their heavenly music so..
Ger all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plain.
They bend on lowering wing
And ever Ger its Babel sound.
The blessed angels sing.
But with the woes of sin and st,,,.
The world has suffer'd long:
Beneath the angel-strain have ro,p,
Two thousand years of wrong.
And man. at war with man. hea,.
The love-song which they brin,
And hear the angels singh
And We, beneath LIES crushing ,o.a
Whose forms are bending low
Who toll along the climbing wav
With painful steps and slow
Look now! for glad and golden houn
Come swiftly on the wing.
Oh! rest beside the weary road
And hear the angels sing,
For 10! the days are Fastening on.
By prophet-bards foretold.
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold:
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendors fling.
And the whole world send back III. am.
Which now the angels sing!
Edmund H. Sears.
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A man thinks his neighbor has NC
hight to hold wrong views
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done to-day, and then the matter shall
be settled one way or the other"
Ethel. blushing, made no reply; and
the captain. leaning forward, his face
all aglow with feeling, kissed her with
gentle, lingering kiss
Heaven bless and keep you, my dar-
lingv'
With these words ringing in her ears,
Ethel watched the captain as he hasten
ed from the room.