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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
More Brick Than BituIithic.

It has been charged that the fact of all the paving work going to the Bitulithic company was itself an evidence of dis crimination or favoritism. The evidence shows that more brick pavement has been laid in this city this year than bitulithic pavement, and that the percentage of brick pavement Is growing faster than the percentage of bitulithic.
 One witness who claimed that his as- sessment was burdensome admitted that he had no objection to the work being done. and claimed that he had not known of 1t until after the ordinance was con- firmed. Some people do not read the newspapers closely for want of time. and some property Is also owned by non-res dents, who are not likely to see the mo- tices. We recommend that in addition to the advertisement required by law, the City Council should in future, in the in- terest of citizens who will have to pay these assessments, send through the mail printed postal card notice to every prop erty owner at his last known address of the intention to adopt an ordinance for such work, and stating the date of the council meeting at which objection or re- monstrances may be made. If such notice should also state the proposed material or class of pavement, and it's probable or customary or approximate cost per square yard, then 1t would be the fault of the property owner if he objected to the expense being incurrd and failed to appear before the City Council and give his reasons. Such a course Is not re- quired by law. but if adopted by the city would. we think, be an act of courtesy and consideration towards those who may need 1t.
 The committee recommends that the practice of obtaining competitive bids be followed as far as possible in all paving work, and in this connection we feel 1t proper to state that the evidence offered to us indicates that such competitive bids have not been as readily obtained by the city on brick paving as they should have been, owing to an apparent combtn- ation amongst the manufacturers of paw ing brick. We recommend that no fur ther contracts be given out for brick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19

The committee of aldermen and citi- zens appointed several weeks ago to in vestlgate the Southern Bitulithic Paving company last night submitted its final report to the City Council. It is as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Postal Chances and Patents.

Washington, December 18.-(Special.)- Patents issued: Nimrod ". Brown, Thom. asville, shaking screen; Edgar W. For dyce, Anniston, track gauge; Charles A Matheny, Montgomery, music leaf turner George W. Spotswood, Mobile, suspend CTS. Rural free delivery carriers ap- pointed: Kellyton, Route 2, William M. Mitchell, carrier, James E. Barnet sub- stitute; Red Level, Route 1. William F. Mitchell carrier, Eugene Mitchell sub- stitute John H. Leonard appointed post- master at Woodward, Jefferson county. Rural Route No. 1 ordered established March 9 at McWilliams, Wilcox county, serving 300 people and 80 families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Injured By Fall On Street.

While walking along First avenue, near Nineteenth street, last night about o'clock, Joe Fox, a white man, sud- denly fell to the ground and more or less seriously injured himself in the fall. He cut a long gash in his chin and was taken to the Hillman hospital in an ambulance of Shaw & Son. After receiving the proper attention he was removed to his home. Fox stated last struck heavily on the head and had never fully recovered from the blow. He says that at times he has fainting spells and his fall last night was due to this cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Student Commits Suicide.

Philadelphia, December 1S.-Frank Wise Miller dental student at the University of Pennsylvania, whose home was in Kan sas City, Mo, committed suicide in his room at the dormitory of the institution today by hanging. Miller, who was 22 years old, according to his fellow students was undoubtedly victim of suicidal mania. At about the time of the mid years examination he attempted to end his life by inhalng chloroform. In one of Miller's pockets was found a note in which he had written my last love to sister and parents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Negro Fires at Policeman.

Without any provocation, a negro man last night turned on Policemen Burge and Parker and deliberately fired his pistol The officers were patrolling their beat in Red Light when a negro passed them, went 100 feet forward. entered an alley and turning, shot once. The bullet missed them, and the negro dashed through the dark. A hot chase ensued in which the officers fired several times. and the fugitive must have been hit, for he left blood on the sidewalk. He dis appeared somewhere and has not been captured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Funeral of Queen caroIa.

Dresden, December 1S.-The funeral of the late Queen Carola of Saxony, who died on Sunday last. was held this even ing in the Catholic Court chapel with im- pressive services. The German and Aus trian Emperors were represented. re- spectively, by Prince Friderich Leopold of Prussia and by Archduke Karl. The services were attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, many military officials and the civil authorities and by several parliamentary deputations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
)LLIER DRVG co.
 1O9-ll NORTH 2OTH STREET.

pavement unless the City Council should be satisfied that such combination has been dissolved and that a free and bona fde competition exists for the supply of such material to the contractors whu would be willing to undertake such work.
 c. H. ESTES,
 DAN A. HOGAN,
 c. c. HEIDT,
 JAMES BOWRON,
 J. D. KIRKPATRICK,
 J. l.. YANCEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Military Salute Modified.O .O

Washington December 1S.-By an order issued today from the war department the regulations requiring soldiers to stand at salute while the star Spangled Ban ner'' is played on formal occasions are modified so as to permit the men to stand erect and to salute only at the last note of the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Wf<~Sy> Open Tonight Until S goo for Convenience
 of Xmas Shoppers. Read and Consider Carefully These Christmas Gift Sug= gesti0ns.
 THE BEST YOU'LL FIND
 ANYWHERE.

Lettering Free
 We letter free in gold all leather goods bought of us. For Gentlemen
 Leather goods in new designs. Leather Wallets, Card Cases pass Cases and Gentlemen's En- xagemcnt Books, Etc. Elegant Memorandum Books
 Round in full leather or loose leaf leather backs and leaves to fit. 1908 Diaries
 In handsome gift books at moderate cost.
 Writing Papers
 New stock, including the largest se- lection of the newest and hnnd- somest things in Stationery. Holiday Papeteries- In most attractive Gift Boxes. Waterman's Genuine Ideal Fountain Pens
 For young and old, Indies and gem tIemen. Nothing more useful or at fractiye, Each pen in n handsome Xmas box. Xmas Cards, Etc
 Holly Boxes for presents, Holly Cards, Tags, etc. and santa Claus Seals. Calendar Pads
 All sizes; most attractive assOrf- ment for band-madc calendars. Blotter Pads
 In coIored leather for the desks, all sizes; all coIors plotting paper. Engraved Visiting Cards Needed by every one. Monogram Embossed Stationery
 We operate our own plant and do finest work promptly. Desk Chairs, Filing Cabinets
 And every convenience in up-to-now equipment for the modern Officd. Come and see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Roberts G Son
 UThe Bio Alabama House. o

R. ". Ewing, Manager and Treasurer. II. l.. Wood, Mgr. Stationery Dept. Gus. F. Thuh. Supt. Plant.
 R. T. Anderson, City Salesman.
 F. E. Butler, office Salesman. | Printers, LitbOgraphers, StatiOners, office Eurnisherr. Engravers. THE BIC STORE AND PLANT Plant and Stationery Store. 1872 THIRD AVENUE Between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Sts.
 Phones FPS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19
Clothes and the Man.

while abont town. but the well dressed
man Is tabooIng them with a persistency
which seems likely TO sound their death
knell. The surtOut is popular and will
continue SO until the spring cuts are
shown.
IL Is gratifying 10 note that with the
flight OF the swallow those mUnstrOsities
10 footwear are fast disappearing.
month or SO ago AT every turn was to be
seen Inen whose shoes were as efeminate
In cut. and hashiness OF tops. ms those Of
their sisters who sought TO have pair
OF shoes with cloth tops TO match every
gown IN her wardrobe. The fashionable
boOtniakcr g now Displaying mems SHOES
Of the 'plaInest possible shapes and the
half rounded toe. built on the --LATEST OF
lasts Is the correct hoet for the really
well groOmed man.
Man however Is left with one neld In
" hich he can allow his fancy full scope.
Iaberdnshers are displaying shirts OF
varihued patterns and In these he cannot
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19
THE MEMS CORNER.
By A. RICHMOND PARKHURST, JR.
A Rift in the Cloud.

As the day annually set apart by the
President OF the United States as Il day
or Grnernl Thanksgiving draws near. the
question arises in the mind Of every
talrEIss .iaa: what have 10 be than
ful fori''
On ErSt though; our troubles are gen
orally appcrmost In our m.nds. and we
dismiss the subject without the I. aght
IL deserves. There are very few. II any.
90 rs. however. who have not much 10
be thankful for. and 10 none does this
more aptly Apply than 10 those Of us who
not only toll for our daily bread. hut looS
forward 10 that future. when. by dint ~
sacrifice. economy and providence. the
penny laid away for the proverblal rainy
day. can be turned 10 good account and
cur burdens thereby llshtsned.
A few weeks ago those Interested IN
the financial affairs OF the world Wit.
messed IN upheayal In the money market
which for n time threatened TO he even
blacker than the traditional Black Fri
dav." By tie intervention OF powerful IN
hueuces disaster was averted and now
the rift In the clouds. At frst barely dis
cernible, has assumed the proportions Of
this nations financial Affairs. Rapid re-
coyery In the financial situation has fol-
lowed the energetic efforts OF leading
bankers In conjunction with the hearty
cooperation OF the Secretary Of the
Treasury aud those with sums. large and
small. are in q better position TO find
safe and well paying Investments than
they have enjoyed for many years pre-
viously. AS confidence Is being restored
depositors are bringing forth their little
boards from chimney corner and stock
ing and restoring them TO the vaults from
which they withdrew them when as
81 led by the dread fear that their all
was In danger OF being swallowed In the
NAV OF Wall Street.
One and all Of u.s. however. have much
10 he thankful for when we recall that
al through the stirring events Of the past
few weeks the savings banks OF this
country stood sound and lmpregnable. aud
their doors were ever open 20 those who
had closed active accounts with national
hanks and were content to allow their
money 10 earn the annual three or four
per cent. which these magnificent lnstl-
buttons oner.
With the arrival Of each Unbound steam
ship into our ports for the past few
weeks a steady stream o: gold has poured
from the European money marts and
there Is more money Ia circulation In
the United States today than ever before
This could not be unless that confidence.
which Is 4 part Of the rock on which the
affairs OF this nation stand. had been
fully restored few VEGAS ago New
l0Fk suffered a money shriukage OF S-,p.-
Uvu.UOO. bat this was shOgt.lved aud the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

1 golden stream has now more than
doubled this shortage.
/ One fact the small Investor should bear
In mlud. dollar In the bank Is worth
| four dollars which Il lnan keeps Ia his
pockets to pay oni on demand II all the
money were taken out OF the nai!onnl
hanks and boarded there would b,. hut
$50 per capita. or say si75 per family.
and this Is SUN much In exress OF
what some require but IT would leave
business Frustrated.
There Is absolutely nothing In the pres
ent situation TO inspire a man TO hoard
bis savings. Place your money In 4 good.
safe. sound hank and II you are OF q
speculative turn OF mind watch the stock
market. In reality the recent events OF
the Street have done world OF good
Water has been squeezed from Inflated
stocks. aud today many OF the best on
the lists can be purchased at their true
valuation and In many Instances away
below this figure. Reaction Is hound 10
follow and speedily SO. II is only ques-
tion OF few weeks when stocks VIII
again soar and those who are not averse
TO making q turn can purchase outright
OF course. good ound certificates and
these cen be placed In a strong box ana
there kept until the investor has an op-
portupity to reap the golden harvest that
Lust necessarily ensue.
The closest observers Of the market are
unit In declaring that the level Is IL
normally low, and tHat the opportunity
for investors has not been SO good since
1900.
AnOrhar taSlnr h. fha s.gg.
turbances which all should be deyoutly
thankful for Is that capital and labor Is
closer together today than they have ever
been. Reports from various Industries In
dicate that there has been scarcely any
interruption 10 business through strikes.
q e factors. capital and labor. appreci-
ating as never before the necessity of
holding together New England manufac-
tnrers report a heavy demand for staple
shoes. and 10 fact the demand for all
leather goods Il far above normal. Tex
tile mills are all busy. worsteds continue
In demand. as do woolens and cotton
goods. For a time II seemed as II the
raw material would fail far enough to de-
press goods. but exports In the past few
weeks have been nbnormally heavy
These factors all tend to cheek the de-
preston.
In Hight OF all these conditions ? there
many OF us who have not much TO br
thankful for and glory IN the knowledge
that we are all Americans. an Integral
p Of the greatest nation In the world!
The fashionable complaint these days Is
the Football Cold.
According to L. II. Hartman money ia
liquid. i this why SO mary men drink
up their fortunesl
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

Try rs they might. the fashionable tall
ors Of London and New York ave not
been able 10 educate their patrons up TO
the bizarre effects that they sought to
do early In the season. The well dressed
man OF the winter Of 1oJ1-s win be more
quietly, more taStefully and more com
fortably CARRIED than ia many years past.
Sombre tones will take the place OF glqr
Ing stripes and loud CHECKS and plalds
that one was 81 often wont 10 meet With
last year. Especially does this apply TO
the business suit. which Is cut In u va
riety OF shapes straight or double breasted
sacks. or the long skirted GETAWAY as
fancy calls for. But In nearly every ia.
stance IL is manifested that waraL rich
tones are effected. with wOrSirds aud
scotch cloths In the asceudnncy.
Overcoafs too are returning iu the saner
eats. with the paddock. and others OF
equally extreme patterns. rele,;atrd TO the
rear. Thesc latter styles are still TO lie
seen at the rGee course aud once ~ =
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19
The Man With the Camera.

AS winter approaches and autumn
wanes the man with the camera hnds
the woods aud fields irresistible aud
bastens TO respond TO the call Of the
wild. At no season OF the year are the
opportunities so good for woodland views
as in the autumn. when trees. bare and
gaunt. stand as grim sentinels marking
time until budding spring approaches.
There is no pastlme which brings man
closer TO nature than the art OF photog-
raphy, and a day In the open with cam
era aback Is ever productive Of good. He
soon learns 10 see all that Is beautiful In
nature. and. as his eye becomes more
acutely trained to his surroundings. the
more readily be can espy landscapes OF
enhancing beauty which hitherto he had
been prone to pass by unnoticed and IN
needed In his customary rush through
life.
The amateur is now coming into his
own. as Il glance at the pictorial maya
zines OF the day will attest. Keenly alive
10 tue commercial side Of photography. II
nothing else. publishers OF scores OF
periodicals are offering prizes well worth
the while Of every amateur 20 strive tor.
and In consequence the field Of the pro
fessiOnn. IL propOrtlonately shrinking. A
few years ago the camera was regarded
as plaything. Today Il Is serious
factor In the Hrt OF the New World aud
studies from life. rs vel rs iEnse of stu;
lie. ere daily presented for our edisca-
ton. wen known landscape painter re-
Gently remarked that pictorial photos-
raphy II destined 10 becomr the popular
expression OF the future. a hinge uuiver-
sal rrcord 0f current life. OF buildings.
people types ana events. OF our indus
tries: Of The characteristics VI town and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

stairs lead up from the rear hall to the
main platform. thus asoIdIn: separate
rear stairs. The passage-way coming
between the bedroom and Kitchen affords
space for refrigerator and outside en-
trance to rear porch. The dining room
and kitchen are conveniently arranged
with sideboard. euphoares. etc.
The size OF the main part Of the house
Is "a by &c feet and the rear Is 10 BY n
feet. this portion being one story In
height. The finish Of tn house Is In
hard pine. stained and vanished In the
first story and soft pine. painted in the
second story. the estimated cost exclusive
Of beating aud plumbing Is s. 500. Ths
height OF the first story Is feet and the
second story Is feet The roof Is low
pitched with doriner windows lighting
the attic. Rrording nice space for store
room. play room or servants room. This
house adapts itself well t. a narrow lot.
The cornices are simple and plain and
all Of the detail Is small aud inexpensive.
There are three bedrooms on the second
floor With bathroom.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19
A Plain Economical Home.
Designed BY
Chas. S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis, Mimi.

large proportion OF people are be-
levers In the plain home, both for
economy's sake IN hrst cost and also for
economy In future care. knowing that
the simple home hns staying qualities
not so plain as 10 be homely but rather
TO be home like" Seek frst Of ALL com
fort and convenience Of arrangement.
secondly. qualities OF good construction.
and thirdly. a pleasing exterior.
The design shown by our Illustration Il
Of a plain house. simple In outline. rec
tangular in form. a very pleasant home
to live In and well adapted TO q small
family where the good housewife does
her own work and requires a bedroom on
the 1rst floor.
The liyirg-rOOm occupies the front Of
the house with a central vestibuie en-
trance and divided with neat columned
arch so ~ TO form a library or small re-
ceptioH room at the right end with
fire place and book shelves. The stairs
lead up from the center OF this room op-
poslte the entrance. making a very pretty
feature to the room. short section OF
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

country life. and OF modern society With
Its variety OF incidents and occupations;
pictorial expressions which would all be
self explanatory and convincing.
With the opinion OF one whose brush
has long since brought him fame the
amateur should bear one fact 10 mind. II
he wishes 10 attain fame as photog.
rapher. Cease striving for painter-llke ef-
fects and struggle only for vastness and
vitality. The camera supplies the ANA
teur with powers Of dedication which
their hands could never attain. II frees
them from that nightmare-the pursuit
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

Of color harmon!es. whose laws, 10 all
probability. they could never master. Let
him con1ne his efforts to discovering fine
subjects and compose and reproduce them
with taste and personality.
Statistics prove that there are more
than 100000 amateur photographers at
work In this country today. Ii seems In
credible that that which was regarded
only In the light Of a fad a few brief
years ago should have become q craft
which is providing fund OF information
TO readers OF the periodicals Of the day
as well as affording delightful and health
giving pastime to those who seek to gain
n more Intimate acquaintance with Dame
Nature herself
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

so wrong. hut bear In mind that 10 he
really well groomed never fall 10 have
your cuffs attached 10 the shirt and all
such garments must be 4 coat shirt
Those who can auord such Injuries are
having shirts. collars and cuffs made In
one garment. and especially does this APP
ply 10 those Of the dress variety. French
nannels are popular with which. Of course.
a well Numbered Inca collar is worn. but
the cuffs are invariably of the same ma
terinl rs the shirt.
Little or no change 10 noticed In neck
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-19

wear. both the four-in-hand aud De Join
Vile claiming their respective devotees.
Hats are smaller In crown. briua and
width The derby for business wear has
apparently driven the soft tssdpleee from
the market. :
To be considered well dressed these days
Is TO be conservative Avoid extremes
aud one canuot go wrong. providing of
course the garments are well cut and
cling 20 the figure. rather than the en-
velopins shawl back effects 50 recently
noted.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-04-16
LA REINA MARGARITA

Sehor Vuesa Majestad ha hecho ben en- amarnle pues
va ba 20 bajar para pedros justicia.
Carlos frunci6 las cejas.
ST ustica continue Enrique. Empiezo por dar gacas
Mtad por habem evado consgo anoce pues
Sc que varme onsgo salvo vida pero que haba hecho
yo para que intentasen aseSinarme?
No trataba de asesinao dio vivamento Catalina
sino de arresto.
-Aunque as sea do Enrique. Que crimen he conetido
yo para arrestado? soy cupabe 10 soy hoy por
anana aver po noche Dcd cua mi crimen senior
Carlos miro su madre bastante embarazado causa
de la repuesa que tenia que dar.
Hjo mio djo Catalina ecbis visitas de gentes muy
pechosas
Ben dijo Enrique senes sospechosas csmpro-
meten tno verdad, sehora?
-S, Enrique.
-Nombradmeas nombrAdmeas! Qutnes son? Careadme
con elias
En- efecto do Carlos En- iquo ene decho pedir una
exptcaci6n.
y apdo! repuso Enrique que, compndendo superori
dad de posclon guerra pado de ella la pdo mi que
do henano Car mi buena madre Catalina No he
tado buen esposo dsde que soy de Magaa? que
pregune ella tcomo buen ca6co que pregunten mi
confeso como buen paene que pgunten todos les que
asstieron Ia de aver
ST vedad Ennquio djo rey; pero tque quieres Sc
dice que conspiras.
Contra quikn
Contra mi
Sehor 81 Conspase contra vos, hubiese tendo mas que
dejar segur cuando vuo cabso con la pa
poda evanase cuando aba furioss ar1oaba
soJre Vuestra Majestad
Eli mil diabo madre mia, isabeis que tiene raz6n!
Pero en- hn quien eaba noche habiaci6n
Sehor, dijo Enrique empos como que que
pocos responder de msmos amas arevere
q responder dema Sail de mi habtac6n las se de la
noche las dez ev6 onsgo mi hnano Carlos he perma
necdo durane oda Ia noch De que poda la
estar Su Najesta sabsro pasaba mi