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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22

aMry Buchanan, 81; Doubt, lronton, SO;
Quagga SO; Gargantua, %; Sycamous, 81;
Mazonia, Ioe 102; Brookston. Horse Rad
ish, Omar khayyam, 104; Mayor Johnson,
105; Molie Donohue 107; Celebration, 10J;
Water Dog, ILL.,
Sixth race. mile and an eighth. selling
Bitter Brown. "a; Ecliptic. Flavigny, 50;
Merry Belle, Dekaber, Evie Green, Joe
Levy, 80; Nell the Cat, l0l; Lady Ellison,
Glisten 104; Delphie, Rebounder, Louise
MacFarland, 1oo; Light Note, 1o6; Caro-
nal. 1903.
Seventh race mile and 20 yards. sell
ing-Fire Alarm, %; Schroeder's Midway.
"a: Heart of HNaeinth, 1902; Huntington,
l05 Sincerity Belle Delmore, Lemon
Girl. los; Brilliant. Monochord, 109; Hem
ny O., Auditor. no; Merry Pioneer, Ill;
King Ellsworth, 1l3: Cobmosa. ia
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attracted considerable attention, and that
a large crowd will be present is assured.
The young ladies composing the re-
ception and refreshment committees of
the Young Women's Christian association
will wear the eolors of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
and the Southern Athletic club, respec-
lively These young ladies have promised
to make the event of the game social
occasion of merit and will. in honor of the
contest, appear in the costumes of colonial
danes.
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
Fair Grounds Results.

New Orleans. February 2l-It was re-
llably reported that jerry c., winner of
the first race at the Fair Grounds today,
brought in more than $4,000 to his back
ers. His post price was } to |. Cotness,
al % to l, took the third race rather easily.
Fantastic set the pace in the mile handi-
cap the feature of the day, but on the
last turn Peter Stirling took the lead UNI
der a good ride and won. Weather clear;
track good. Summary;
First race, six furlongs-Jerry c., ia 81.
Leo. to !. won; BAIL la CIV. Walker,
IS to g. second: Clique, 101 Dickens, 30 To
], third Time. LII 40.
Second race, four fmlongs-Dew of
Dawn, n2 Cfroxler. Is to >, won;
Gresham. 1903 fW Walker). , to l, second;
Bitterman. 1uS ulogg), 80 to, third.
Time. 40
Third race, tive aud a half turlongs-
Coltness, 103 CW. Melntyre). % to !, won;
Dinemock, 80 G4loyd). 20 to l, second; Cap
tain Taylor, 1913 (W. WalNer, to l. third.
Time. ] :01 So.
Fourth race, one mile, handicap-Peter
Sterling Jog (Iogg). Il to 10, won; st.
Valentine 1o5 @. Leel, to /. second;
Fantastic 81 Garner, l3 10 ), third Time,
! Al.
Fifth race. mile and seventy yards
Oberon, l07 tFoyl, Ii to |, won; Gold
smith, 1l0 (Walkerl, to l, second; Gro
villa. 107 GMclntyre), . To I. third Time,
las 20.
sixth race. six furlongs, selling-Gre-
name. l15 Garner, 10 /, won; Dappe
Gold, 100 Olloyd). Is 10 ., second; Paul
clifford, 1l0 (Goldsten). 10 to l, third.
Time, TIA 40.
Seventh race, seven furlongs, selling
Lucy Marie, 100 "a. Martini to !, Won;
Cora Price. loo (Goldstein, to l, second;
Baneful, los (VanDnsen), 10 TO l. thrd'
Time, 1:29 2-5
Fair Grounds Entries.
First race, so furlongs, selling-Alanie,
Dorothy duncan sAIiinies Daughter,
Iamia, Paradise. Spring ttatess,
Donna Elvim, Molle Ball, 70; sklhhliISr'
ounce. Sweet sunshine, Adlal H., De
nevole. Royal River, Kate speflN, NV,
Second race. seven furlongs, purse-nl'
.or Miss 90; Voting. ~; Gotholine Royal
Preeze Allonby, %. Ohiyesa, DONNA IVA
Ms los. Columbia Girl, los; Granada
100 Fox Meade, Harry stephens ~
third race, six furlongs, hanuicap-
Amador. 50: Deux Gemps, loo: MoheIei
1o7. Fancy Dress. Qohinohor, 10y; rauNe
IN. Bertha L., 1l5; Benestrom III; MOT
ales IFS; Keator Emergency, 10.
Fourth race four furlongs, 2-year-olus
Martha Washington stakes-BltterIy
Dethorope l07: Embay, Lady Caroline IL
formerly Hazel Ogilve). 10; Princess
sue Coincident, Montbert, Mollie Mont
rose. Whiskbroom, Lattice, Notasulga
u.s. mi,
Fifth race. mile and 70 yards. selling
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Waite Presented With Diamond

Chattanooga. FEBRUARY 2L-,snectslA
Employees of the CHATTANOOGA division az
the Cincinnati. New 0Neans and ,ra,.a a,
Pacific railroad today prNented r. II AZ
Waite of Birmingham, srNrintendent nf
the birmingham and AtlaIN di,,isian % 20
the Seaboard Air Line, A,nond IT,, -
valued at $500. Mr.. Waite left\ C'i,ni,,7
natl New Orleans and Texas \ciaa -
go with the Seaboard several dan "
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1t is expected that the team represent
ing the Southern Athletic club of New
orleans will be defeated tonight by the
Y. NJ. c. A. team. Both aggregations
are confident. however. and there can
be no question but that the struggle will
be one filled with ginger and examples of
skill.
The local boys have been in hard train
ing, and will be ut their best when the
signal to go in is given. The game has
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DO YOU KNOW.

The highest class OF electric York.
from the installation of wires to the
manufacturing OF fixtures. ID done by
United Electric Go.
lOS4l0 N. 18th r. \
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FORMER RECORDS BROKEN

Practically every woman :.
in Birmingham that has sos-s.E
ever had occasion to Oz>~>.ySNss<rY
'shop around" for dress yNNUF
goods, realizes the super WIN
iority and completeness ~(AW
of our Dress Goods and
Silk stock-Suffice is to say then-Our
Spring displays will outrank all previous
efforts. For today and Saturday we
offer the following Special prices in
many cases to call attention to fabrics.
Fine Black Wolfe, crisp finish and all wool The pro
duction Of hgh-class French weavers, nm
yard. ......... >. .ssUU
English Sutngs, very swell check and 7E~
plaid effects, AZ to 45 In wide, yard. ..... W
50-inch Grey Panama Suitings, light and 7E>
dark shades, all excellent values, yard. W
50-inch Chiffon Panama Sutngs, green, nm
blue and grey mixed weaves, yard. ...... nOO
New Novelty Suiting and Wasting Silks, plaids,
checks and stripe effects, up to $100 e.
vaues yard $50. wv
Plisse Crepe, beautiful solid color novelty silk in
dot effect, brown, navy and tan, $125 7E>
Beautiful assortment Of sutng Silks, Checks,
stripes and plaids and embroidered taffetas m
Many worth 81. 25 and $3.50 yard, at. 49,. esOU
Bonnet Black Taffeta at the following prices:
23-inch, $1.25 quality at S10O yard. 27inch ST 80
grade at $125 yard. 36-nch, $40 quality, 1En
al yard 80. ..z........ ....'O@
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Linens and New Wash Goods
Celebrate Georges Birthday

For every woman interested in the
best in linens and the pretty new wash
goods we know of no better barometer
of styles than daily visits to those de-
partments of our store. We receive new
Weaves or clever new patterns of some
fabric daily-frequently new shipments
are closed out entirely in two or three
days-watch closely. The benefit is yours.
Bleached & Unbleached Damask at Soc
Friday morning place sale a large stock of 70
inch beached and nbeached Damask of extra quality
Every piece good value 6Oc to 65c all fine pat
terms.
Another Damask Sae-72nch Satin Damask in a
number of new stylish patterns, ST % and M
$1.35 values, yard. ..... =. -. :. IsOV
Towels 1Sx36nch Bath Towels, 15c value, sold in
this sale by the dozen only. Friday l0E
and Saturday ....... ....... -. s6O
BARRIERS Towels-A new barber's towel regular
size, SOFT smooth finish very absorbent, AZ
Friday and Saturday, dozen ..... ....... 7VO
Domestc-Yard wide Bleached
Domestic, special at O. -
!: ! !. !;
yard .......VV HS1<
India Lawn 80 inches wide, and AGGls&Y.
in smooth, sheer quality. Good a. 1XG.|
1212c value, sale price In W;s;k2.tTH.EEJ[zW
yard. ...... HUI yNWH II
Imported Waistings-A large as TZ%AAX
sortment of checked and embroid- wv I'm
cred effects in Imported Wastings, - AAAA
worth Soc to SOC DE- -
yard, in this sale at, yard. .ROC
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Distinctive Styles
in New
MILLINERY

The new millinery
stock is rapidly near
ing the complete stage.
Each succeeding day
finds the addition of
many "new things"
so no matter how Of
ten you call it will
prove interesting.
Just now we are showing an
extensive line of Colored
Straws in all the new shapes
suitable for dress and street
wear. Ask to see them, also the
late novelties in Flowers,
Fancy Veilings and Ribbons.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-12
The New in Hats.

Things that are new in the Hat world can always
be found in our Hat Department.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-12
Silk Persian Lawn.
English Long Cloth.

Two interesting numbers in the goods you all must
have; this sale, per bolt of ~ yards,
The s.so grade at. .S1.49
The $3.50 grade S1.1e
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Handkerchief Linen.
White Lawns.

In this sale will be found values in White Lawns
that should make lively selling; they are going at
1se 1so and ........................e &c
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WaiStingS.

Beautiful collection of Mercerized Waistings and
"Pawnee Madras with small figures; regular 25c
value, at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1sc
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OxfOrdS and Madras.

A large collection of Oxford and Madras Wastings
in pretty designs, and regular SOC grade, in this
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Check NainSOOk.
Shoes For All.

Our Shoe Department in Mems, Womens and Chill
drens is complete with new, fresh goods, comprising
the worlds best known makes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-12

Mr.. Carter, who talked about the
weather with a fertility of common
places that excited my admiration.
But az even the weather has its limits
as subject Of interest and the hour
grew late / suppressed a yawn and
sought the ladies to take my leave.
"Oh, must you go?" said Luella, ris-
ing. And, leaving Mrs. Carter to her
mother, she walked with me to the
hall as though she would speak with
me-
But once more alone, with only the
hum Of voices from the reception-rooN
as company, she fell silent, and l
could think OF nothing to say.
It's very good OF you to come, sha
said hesitatingly.
My mind went back to that other
evening when I haa left the door II
humiliation and bitterness OF spirit
Perhaps she. too, was thinking OF the
time.
It's much better Of you to wish me
to come" | said with all my heart,
taking her hand.
Come on Saturday" she said at
last.
I'm at your service at any time"
/ murmured
Don't" she said. That's conven-
tional. II you are to be conventional
you're not to come" And she laughed
nervously.
looked into her eyes, and then on
impulse stopped and kissed the hand
l still held.
1T was what l meant" l said.
She snatched her hand away, and
as she did so l saw in the dim light
that hid the further end Of the hall
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CHAPTER XXI

At the Bidding of the Unknown.
The windows Of Borton's shone
cheerfully. although it was past mid.
right. At our cautious approach a
signal was given and with the an
swering word a man appeared from
the obscurity
All safe?" I inquired.
ITS all right, said Barkhouse.
There's a dozen men in the barroom,
and I'm not sure there amt some OF
the hounds amongst them. But you're
TO go in the side door, and right up
stairs"
Two Of you may keep at the foot
of the stairs, just inside the door, l
said You may stand watch outside,
Barkhouse."
There was sound OF rude song. and
the clink of glass and bottle in the
bar and dining room as l passed
through the side hall But the door
was closed, and l saw nothing of the
late jewellers. In the upper hallway
Mother Borton stood by an open door,
silhOuetted dark and threatening
against the dim chickering's that came
from the candle in the room behind
her.
l had but opened my mouth to give
her word of greeting when she raised
warning claw, and then Selling me
drew me swiftly into the room and
closed and locked the door.
How air We. dearie?" she said, sur
veying me with some apparent pride
You're safe and whole, amt ye?"
4 am safe" l said. though l had
a close shave in Chinatown"
Il heerd of it," said Mother Bortor
+ sourly Il reckon it amt much good
to sit up nights to tell you how to take
i keer of yourself. It's a wonder you
i ever growed up. Your nanny must
"a been mighty keerful about herdin
We under cover whenever it rained."
Il was a little to blame" l admitted
but your warning was not thrown
away. / thought l was well-guarded.
Mother Borton shifted contemptu
ously.
I s'pose you come down her
aloneg'
No" And I explained the disposi
ton Of my forces.
That's not so bad" she said. The
could git up here soon enough, 1 recl
on, if there was row. But l CUES
you didn't think l sent for We jest t
tell We you was fool in Chinatown.
I admitted that l should have el
Ppected to wait till morning for sue
a piece of information.
Well" said Mother Borton, "ths
amt it. Something's up"
And what might it be?" l inquiries
1.-THE moon?"
Mother Borton did not take tn
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eCo2yright 1905, the 8obDs- Merrill CO.
(Continued.)

l hope the day isn't far of" con
fessed. unless it should happen to be
the day the coroner is called on to
take particular interest in my per-
son"
Mrs. Knapp shuddered
"Oh no, no-not that way"
Then after a pause, she continued:
Would you not rather attack your
dangers at once, and have them over.
than to wait for them to seek your"
/ felt a trihe uneasy at this speech.
There seemed to be a suggestion in it
that I could end the whole matter by
marching on my enemies and coming
to decisive battle. l wished | knew
what she was limiting at and how it
was to be done before l answered.
Il haven't felt any particular dis
position to hunt them up. confessed
but if l could cut off all the heads Of
the hydra at once it would be worth
while Anything for peace and quiet.
you know"
Mrs. Knapp smiled
We'll there is no use challenging
your fate. There is no need for you
to act, unless the boy is in danger"
oh, no, none at ALL l replied I'M
blushingly.
And Wen hope that he will be kept
safe until the danger has passed
| hoped so devoutly, and said as
much. After a few more words took
advantage OF the luIl to excuse myself
and make a dive into the next room
where | espied Luella
Yes. you may sit down here" she
said carelessly. Il want to be amused"
l was not at all certain that / was
fiattered to be considered amusing;
but | was willing to stay on any terms,
so we fell into animated conversation
on nothing and everything In the
midst OF this entertaining situation |
discovered that Mrs. Knapp was
watching US. and her face showed no
easy state of mind. AS l caught her
eye she moved away, and minute
later Mr.. Carter appeared WITH
Excuse me. Miss Knapp, but your
mother would like to see you She
and my wife have some conspiracy on
hand"
l was pleased to see that Luella
did not take the interruption grateful
Iy, but she surrendered her place to
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figure faded away without sound, and
there was only Mrs. Knapp appearing
in the doorway; and her alarm turned
to amusement.
"Oh. I was afraid you had gone"
said Mrs. Knapp. Would you mind,
Luena, looking after the guests a
minute?"
Luella bowed mo a good night and
was gone.
"Oh, Henry" said Mrs. Knapp, 4
wanted to ask you about Mr. Knapp
Is your aid absolutely essential to his
success? 2"
Z presume not. though it would
probably embarrass him somewhat if
l should take ship for China before
morning"
AS I held in the bank securities
worth nearly $1,000 00. believed that
l spoke within bounds.
Il suppose it would do no good to
try to dissuade him from his plans?'
1T would take a holder man than .
said !, with smile at the audacity Of
the idea.
Mrs. Knapp smiled sadly in re-
Spouse.
do you think, Henry" she asked
hesitatingly. do you think that Mr..
Knapp is quite himself?"
My mind leaped at the recollection
of the Wolf figure in the opium dens.
But l choked down the thought, and
replied calmly:
~ I,,ci
ness head on his shoulders"
Il wish you could tell me about his
business affairs" said Mrs. Knapp
wistfully. But know you won't"
You wouldn't think much of me if
l did" l said boldly
1T would be right to tell me-" she
said. But I mustn't keep you stand
ing here. Good night
| walked down the steps and Joined
my waiting guards with budget OF
new thought and feelings to examine
The three days that followed Dodd
ridge Knapp fought for the control oil
Omega, and the Decker syndicate
fought as stubbornly for the same end
| was forced to admire the fertility Of
resource displayed by the King of the
Street He was carrying on the fghr
with the smaller capital, yet by his
attack and defense he employed his
resources to better result. The weak
ness OF the syndicate lay in its bur
den of Confidence and Crown Dia
\ mond. Doddridge Knapp had sold GU
i his holdings of both at a handsom,
profit, but, so far from ceasing hi
sales of these stocks, as had ex
pected he had only begun. He sud
denly developed into most pro
nounced bear" and sold both stock
for future delivery in great blocks
He was cautious with Confidence, blu
his assaults on Crown Diamond wer
ruthless. Decker and his brokers stoo,
gallantly to the defense of their threat
ened properties and bought heavily
Yet in spite of their efforts to blu,
everything that was offered Crow
Diamond futures" fell to 40, 80, rs
and even 20, closing at the Afternoon
session at 20%.
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fippancy kindly. Her face grew dark
er and more evil as It was framed in
the dancing shadows behind her
You can git knife in We as easy
as winkiug If III Jest keep my mouth
shut" she cried spitefully.
Yes" said / repentantly. putting
my hand upon her arm. But you
are my very good friend. and Will tell
me what I ought to know"
The creatures face lighted at my
tone and action, and her eyes melted
with Z new feeling.
That l will, she said: that will,
as if you were my own boy"
She seized my hand and held ii as
she spoke and looked intently on my
face.
Il was a-listening to en-" she con.
tinued in a low. earnest tone. glancing
around fearfully as If she had the
thought that some one else might be
listening in thrn. I was a-listening,
an l heerd what they says"
Who said?" inquired.
The ones you knows on" she re-
turned mysteriously.
What ones?" | persisted, though l
supposed she meant to indicate some
of my energetic enemies.
Mother Borton paid no attention to
my question, and continued:
Il knowed they was a-talking about
you. an they says they would cut your
liver out II they Sound we there"
And where is there?" / asked with
/ growing interest.
That's what | was listening to find
out" said Mother Borton. I couldn' t
hear much of what they says, but |
hears enough to git an idea"
She bent forward and Kissed rather
than whispered:
They've found out where the boy
isl"
Are you certain" I asked in sud
den alarm.
Pretty sure" she said. pretty sure
Now you won't go near the place. will
we. dearie?" she continued anxiously
You forget that l haven't the FIRST
idea where the boy is hidden" I re
turned
"Oh. Lord. yes! reckon my minds
going" grunted Mother Borton "Bui
I'm afeard of their knives for ye."
Il wish l could give warning" sale
I, much disturbed by the information
The protector of the boy ought Il
know about this. I'm afraid l hav,
done wrong"
Mother Borton looked at me flxedly
Don't you worry, my dear. SheI
know about it all right"
Again the feeling stole over me tina
this woman knew more than she tolC
: But I knew that it was useless I
question her directly.
q suspect that she knows alread,
I got a note tonight" said I. DRAWN
from my pocket the envelope / had r.
ceived from the Unknown.
Mother Borton seized it, looked Il
I a moment at the firm, delicate han
of the address and drew out the she,
L that 1t inclosed
(To be Continued1
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But the King of the Street was less

But the King of the Street was less
successful in his manipulations Of
Omega. The specializing public as
we'll as Decker and Company were
reaching out for the stock, and it was
fS,ced up 10 and 20 points at a time,
closing on Saturday afternoon at 325.
This is merry war" gasped Wall
bridge. at the close Of the last session.
Il wouldn't have missed this for five
years of my life. Doddridge Knapp is
the boy for making the market hum
when he takes the notion. BY George.
we've had a panic this week! And
last Monday l thought everything was
dead, too"
"Doddridge Knapp!" 1 exclaimed.
rs he in this deal, too?"
Wallbridse looked at me in a little
confusion, and mopped his head with
comical abandon Then he winked a
most diabolical wink and chuckled.
.Of course, a secrets a secret; but
when the whole streets talking about
it, you cant exactly call it a close
corporation secret" he explained
apologetically.
| joined Doddridge Knapp at the
Office and confided to him the fact that
the cat was out of the bag. The King
of the Street looked a little amused
at the announcement
Good Lord, Wilton. Where are
your ears?" he said The street had
the whole story on Friday Decker
was sure of it OF Wednesday. But
kept under cover long enough to get a
good start and that was as much as
expected"
How do we stand now?" I asked.
knew that our purchases had not been
progressing very well.
There's 500 shares to get" said the
King Of the Street thoughtfully; 1916
/ to be accurate"
That's not very promising out
look" suggested, remembering that
we had secured only 400 shares in the
whole days struggle.
We'll, there'Il be an earthquake in
the street if we don't get them, and
maybe therell be one if we do. Decker
is likely to dump all his shares on the
MAI net lllO ulluulC We VIII, anu IL Will
be the devils own job to keep the
bottom from falling out if he does"
The King of the Street then gave
some brief directions.
Now he continued, you are to be
at the Exchange without fail on Mon
day morning. I'll be there to give
you your orders. Don't be one minute
behind hand, or there may be Topic
to pay" And he emphasized his words
with an impressive growl that showed
the VOLTS fangs.
I'll be on hand" l replied.
We'll. then 60" he growled; "ant
see that you come with a clear heaC
on Monday. Keep your thirst unit
after the game is over"
A few hours later was at the hous,
of the Wolf, but forgot to ask 70
Doddridge Knapp. Luella received
me with apparent Indifference tina
contrasted sharply with her parting
and l was piqued. Mrs. Knapp wa
gracious, and sailed between us be