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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
At the Biiou.

The Bijou is being literally patronlzed this week, with Miss Beulah Poynter as the star in Lena Rivers" dramatiza- tion of the novel of that name made hy Miss Poynter She has succeeded in writ ing a very good play and takes the lead ing role in most creditable manner. The supporting company is fair. and the production one of the most complete now being presented al popular prices The usual performance will be given tonight.
 Next week the Biiou will have a gala attraction in "rhe Four Mortons." fam ous entertainers in a musical comedy ve- hicle that is making a great hit over the country. This offering will be unusual at popular prices. Although the Mortons are not widely known through the south. they stand high in the theatrical world and have a fine reputation in the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

but I believe that before my term of of flee expires it's effect deterrent to crime will be universally acknowledged.
 In conclusion, I beg to say that the policy of the present administration Of the sheriff's office is to enforce, without fear or favor, all the laws of the state and county. If some of the laws are bad. an enforcement of them will lead to their repeal. and if they are bad they should not be on our statute books Yours very respectfully, E. L. HIGDON,
 Sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Ereiuht Is Cheaper.

Roanoke. September 26.-tSpecial)-As a result of the new freig..t rates on the At lanta. Birmingham and Atlantic, Roanoke is placed on the same basis as Opelka and other towns, very materially reduc ing the price of hauling to local mer- chants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"StronqIleart.''

William C. De Mile in "StronBheart' the coliete play in which Edgar Selwyn will be seen here this evening at the Jefferson theatre, and in which he in- terprets the role of an educated full olooded Indian, in love with a white girl, has given to the actor some lines which cannot fail to grip the interest of all theatregoers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Root Travelling Westward.

Indianapolis, Ind. September 26- Secretary of State Root. accompanied by his wife and daughter and his sec retary, reached here at 1:30 this aft ernoon on his way to Mexico Among those who called on him during his stay of ten minutes in this city was vice President Charles w. Fairbanks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Room and board in South Highlands district wanted by young married couple. Will pay we'll for good accommoda- tions. Address c. X. Y., Age Herald office, or phone Bell 3263.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
60n Bales of Cotton Burn.

Havre, September 26.-Six hundred bales of cotton on board the British steamer Madawaska which farrived here two days ago from Galveston. were destroyed by fire last night. Loss $4S,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Special Sale of ViOlinS

This week, all sizes, all prices. Ask to see them. Williams Music House. 2O07 Second ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
HlGDON REPORTS ON
 REVENUE OF OFFICE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5.)

ty officials of Jefferson county that l have received uniform courtesy at the hands of each of them throughout my term of service. This harmony in large measure accounts for the success in the service of the courts which l have been able to furnish up to this good time, the efficiency of which is acknowledged by all. With but one or two exceptions no one has sought to withhold from me the authority. emoluments and courtesies en- ioyed and extended to my predecessors in office These manifestations, however whether here or elsewhere have been so palpably of q personal nature and are so notorious that I will no burden you with a recitation of same. l simply call your attention to them that the people of Jefferson county may watch the re- suits.
 Licenses.
 In respect to escaped licenses. we have furnished the back tax commissioner with a regular deputy who has collected over S14.d00 in the eight months, for the state and county Also. my regular deputies have picked up, here and there, $5206 for the same treasuries. All citizens must pay alike to do business. This is the first time the sheriff's office has here tofore acted in these cases and we have been in perfect harmony with the back tax commissioner.
 Craps and Hounds.
 There are but two things left of which | wish to speak. One is with reference to the innocent crime of craps" an insti- tuition which has caused the death of six men in the county during the year. Some of our citizens have complained of my at tempts to suppress this innocent diver sion | know of no other innocent crime" that has claimed such a large percentage of our murders in hte last eight months The other matter touches the bloodhounds at which even my friends sometimes smile when mentioned But that I am in earnest with reference to same, l wish to say that the mainten- ance of the dogs has cost me $lo0 per month. To get the pack together has cost me $lC00. Not one cent has the coun- tv spent in the trial of this matter. While this may look like a very expensive per sonal hobby. I wish to say that l feel amply repaid even at the cost named, because they have caught eleven crin- inals that I believe would have other wise escaped justice. three of whom were murderers. This institution is yet youhg,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Bids Are Opened.

Bids have been opened for the fur nishng of d number of the offices of the capitol. in accordance with a bill of the legislature, giving $15,O00 for this work The offices of the clerk of the supreme court department of archives and his tory and attorney general were not taken in the list. as they had not made return to the governor. The list follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Personal and General.

cred rock. and resulted In our present ac ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Mrs. William A Chenoweth and Miss Margaret Chenoweth will return early In October from The Meadows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Colonel and Mrs. r. o. smith are in New York, having gone on last week. They will attend the Bankers Conven- ton at Atlantic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

pr Willis Westmoreland of Atlanta was among the distinguished physicians attending the medical convention in Brm- ingham during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Mr and Mrs. John w. Sibey and Miss uettie Sibley were expected home last night from New York Mrs. SibleY and her young daughter passed the season at Cape Bay. Asbury Park and New York. going there for the autumn They have been staying at the Hotel Astor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

New York is filled with Birmingham people on the early autumn season. The theatres are opening and the weather is #rhnTmiue r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Miss Ina Shepard. manager of the Birm- ineham Clearing House association, has just returned from an eXeended trip east. While in New York city, Miss Shepard was entertained with a beau tiful luncheon given in her honor by the members of the clearing house associa- ton of that city. Miss Shepard has the distinction of being the only lady in the world occupying the position as mana ger of d clearing house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
UNUSUAL CREDIT TERMS ARE E x TEN D ED

We are the worlds largest piano manufacturers, and as such, dealing directly with you, we are in a position to offer you credit terms that are entirely out of the range of competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Mystery and adventure in Aladdin of London" by Max Pemberton. Read it in the Sun day Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

A pretty home wedding was that of Miisis Jamie Parnen Graves. daughter Of Mrs. Martha II. Graves, to MT. James Robert Ellison, which was solemnized at the home of the bride last evening The ceremony was a very quiet one only the immediate relatives and intimate friends being present Miss Clara Yarbrough was the maid of honor. After the cerc- mony reception was given by Mrs. Graves.
 The young couple will be al nome 10 their friends at the residence of the moth CT of the bride No. 21lS Avenue II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Superintendent of Education.

Ed. C. Fowler Co.,, Montgomery, docu- ment files. etc, s279.15.
 Loveman. Joseph X Loeb, Birmingham, floor covering, S245.22.
 Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. Birmingham chairs and stands. $30l 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Secretary of State.


 The successful bidders for furnishing the office of the secretary of state were Complete system fire proof devices for records and books-Art Metal company of Jamestown. N. Y, $3O00.
 Twelve office chairs-B. M Jacobs X Bro. Birmingham. Sl0S.
 Three desk chairs-Ed C. Fowler com- pang. Montgomery, s23. 50.
 Rebinding land records-Brown Print ing company, Montgomery s50s. 80 Papering both offices, removing old wood work. painting. etc. II. l.. Rose and com pany. Montgomery, S2l5
 EXcavating in cellar-Shafer X Chap man. Montgomery, S425.
 Electrical wiring Joseph Ring, Mont gomery, s64. The carpenter work which Is estimated at S97 50 has not yet been let but local men will get the job.
 State Treasurer.
 Offce desk. etc.. two flat top desks. typewriter desk and table for adding maehne-George R. Wragg Furniture Co., Montgomery, S13S 75.
 Letter file devices-B. M. Jacobs x Bro. Birmingham. s1S2 .25.
 Stee Metal worll-Art Metal company, Jamestown, N. Y, $500.
 Partition for private office-Anderson Bros Montgomery, s16o.
 State Auditor.
 Art Metal work, moving file cases, etc. Art Metal company. Jamestown. N Y., S2500.
 Two desks. 12 chairs, book cases-B. NJ. Jacobs. Birmingham. SeSS.25.
 Other typewriter desks, floor coverings, etc.-Loveman, Joseph & Loeb. Birmng- ham. $237
 Tables. chairs. etc.-Ellis-G Grant Furni- ture company. Montgomery. S95 Tae Library Bureau of Boston, Mass. secured the contract in the office of the commissioner of agriculture. which calls for many different kinds of furniture, book cases, letter files. etc, SS60.
 Try the Gawk for Halftoue cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

MT and Mrs w. D. llammet returned last night from trip of two months to Cincinnati and Jamestown,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Try the Gawk for Halftone cuts.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
WEEDS THAT ARE VALUABLE.
Medicinal Properties In Many Plants
 Looked on as Pests.

It Is not a matter of common knowf- edge that some of the weeds ''infest. Ing" the land will produce the crude drugs which today in large part are obtained by importation from abroad. Alice Henkel an assistant of the gov ernment's plant industry bureau, says that the roots, leaves and flowers of several of the weed species regarded as plaques in the United States are gathered, prepared and cured in Flu rope, and not only for useful commodi- ties there but supply to considerable extent the demands of foreign lands. There are weeds in this country against which extermination laws have been passed which hold in their leaves, stems or roots medicinal properties which have value in the work of preserving the health of the nation. It Is possible in ridding land of weeds in order that crops may be grown to make of the uprooted pests" source of income. Moreover, 1t Is possible to maintain upon land given over as worthless for crop-growing purposes weed plantation, which after the harvest will prove itself to be not less profitable than some of the titled fields.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
AsToNIsHED CHILD OF sLUms.
Pathos in Little Girls Exclamation of
 Wonder.

It was a case of the meeting of ex' tremes. A beautifully appointed Daby carriage, enameled in white and with all it's fittings and coverlets of snowy spotlessness, was being trundled along an uptown street, says the New York Times. In it lay pink-ano- white baby, nestling amid frills or lawn and lace. Approaching from the other direction was a group of little Italian children. evidently on their way home from school. Dressed Tn heavy-looking clothes of every pos sible color, the only uniformity pre- scented was the general hue Of dirt which seemed to be common to the clothing. as well as the hands and faces, of all Certainly the contrast between the baby in the carriage and the children on the street-many or them scarcely more than babies them selves-could not have been more marked Something of this seemed to impress the children. Pausing for moment, they gazed at the carriage with admiring eyes, while one little girl, braver than the rest, peering under the hood to get better look at the occupant, exclaimed: Myl What a whiteness,"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
THE TOO FRANK PERSON.
Some Plain Truths as Set Forth by s
 Woman Writer.

We all know-and respect-and svoid-such persons; the world is full of them-too full for the general com fort Of it's other inhabitants. And fro auently what they call the truth is not abstract at all, but Is merely the expression of their eown particular (and frequently erroneous) opinions
 Yet as they utter 1t they glow with spiritual pride and feel themselves in the same boat as the Christians of the Catacombs and the rest of the noble army of martyrs: never realizing that their cause Is no tenet of an inspired creed, but merely an embodiment or their own pet preiudices: and their sacrifices on It's behalf is neither their own life nor wealth, but merely the feelings and the sentiments of other people, says Woman's Life. Such per sons are very fond of remarking that they owe it to themselves to say ex- sctly what they think; it never seems to occur to them that they likewise owe 1t to others to conceal what they think, if such thoughts be inimical to the general pleasantness and well be- ing of society at large; yet surely they have never been taught that their duty to themselves comes before their duty to their neighbors.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
SERVANT PROBLEM IN CUBA.
Cock 10 in Sole Charge of the Domes
 tic Cuisine

The Cuban matron has little to say in the management of her own house hold, as the family literally board with their cook, who has sole control oft the cuisine. When cook is en- gagged she is paid so much per month --$l0. SIS or S20. as the case may be- for her work. She at once inquiries how much Is allowed for the market ing, which she is to do each morning On being told, she figures out how much she can save from the amount. and If the graft amount to say Is or 20 cents per day. she is likely to accept the position. She rarely sleeps at the house, and usually has family of her own who are fed from the larder of her employer. Early breakfast Is light-fruit, rolls and coffee-and at noon there is a meal known as late breakfast. which resembles the Ameri- can luncheon. When this Is finished the cook spends a few hours at her home and returns at five o'clock in time to prepare dinner. A half.grown girl Is employed to wait on the table. answer the door bell etc. In some families male cooks are employed If the meals do not suit the master of the house he adds more money to the marketing allowance.-Mrs. c. R. Mil. Ter, n Leslie's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
Rather Mvstifvino.

'Toodles"-and what silly name that is for bright and lively kid Is four years old and his mamma and papa think he's just about the best boy that ever lived; but the othei day he got just a bit cross about something or other and an "oh, thu devil" slipped out before he knew it. Of course, his mother was grieved and hurt and she told Toodles SO. She explained that he mustn't be naughty, and that above all things he must not swear But, mamma" said Toodles, 1t ain't swearing to say that, cause there Is devil" " But, my dear" said Toodles' nam ma, you must not make light of sa' cred things"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
Hard to Answer.

One day Robert Herrick. the novel ist, was impressing upon his class h English literature, in the University of Chicago. the importance of reading what had been written with purpose and had character and power. He con. traated forcefully such literature with the light. vspid, frivolous sort that seemed to appeal to such large per ientage of readers. He then asked zach student to tell him frankly which kind he was reading. After nearly all had confessed to something light, he came to tall westerner, who showed tendency to evade the question. Tt cant be possible. l hope" said Her. rick, that you are not reading any. thing2" No, 1t is not that" replied the westerner. The fact is, am read ing your latest novel, and cant de- eide to which class it belongs "-Lip pivcott's Magazine.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
ss5o,o ,ooo in Coat. of Arm..

There are sufficient people in Eng land and Scotland paying the annual tax imposed by the inland revenue upon the use of armorial bearings to produce a sum of s350 900 each year. The great bulk of this sum Is paid by people who care not an atom either about their family or their arms, but pay the tax regularly simply because they have carriages or plate herald lcally decorated. The really old fam flies of the realm, however, use ar morial emblems for decorative pur- poses to an extent almost incredible in the eyes of those familiar with them only on note paper, table silver and carriage panels.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
STORM NRECKS 0|L F|HD
For Second Time Within Few Days Tulsa and Vicinity
 Visited by Tornado.
DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT sl,OOo,O00
Three men Were Killed and More Than f5o Dewicks Were Reported Blown Down in the Glenn Pool District Aionc-sapulpa and Bart Iesviile Also Suffered.

Tulsa, l. T., June 2S- Three people are known to have been killed, sev- eral are reported injured and prop erty lost to the amount of at least $1, 900, ,000 by tornado which passed over this section Wednesday morning. The dead are Frank Roper, and two unknown men, all oil-field workmen, Killed by falling rigs. The storm came from the north and was an old fashioned twister. It travelled due south until it struck hill just north of Tulsa, when 1t struck off south east, through west Tulsa and Red Fork, from Red Fork shooting south through the heart of the Glenn field
 The loss of lives occurred in the Glenn field where also was the great est property destruction. Mammoth steel tanks were blown down, one hundred derricks were demolished rigs and tanks were destroyed by light ming The camp of the Gulf Pipe Line company was wiped off the map and the village of Kiefer, adjoining the Glenn oil field suffered great de struction Red Fork and the Red Fork Oil field and Jenks, at the north limit of Glenn oil field were scenes of wreck and ruin.
 The storm left trail of destruction for distance of 60 miles north Of Tulsa on it's southward journey. Bar tlesville reports large property loss and several people injured Several houses were demolished in Collins vile. The Bird Creek and Skiatook oil fields were riddled. In Tulsa sev- eral buildings were unroofed, and blown from their foundations. Giant trees were snapped in two, heavy ve- hicles were tossed into the air and much other damage done. Several people were injured by flying debris but none seriously. Sapulpa was vfs- ited by the tail end of a storm where much damage was done. Telephone and telegraph service was crippled and 1t was impossible to learn the complete extent of the storm. It is be- lieved that the loss of life is greater than reported.
 Over s50 derricks are reported down in the Glenn pool and it is said all the oil derricks in the Osage ma tion have been swept away. Fffty-four derricks are reported down at Hurley. At Maize houses were overturned and brick buildings demolished.
 A conservative estimate places the number of rigs blown down in the Glenn pool. one third of the total num- Der. The Combination oil and Gas well at Sapulpa was struck by light ming and the fire can not be brought under control. One building, the Creek orphans home, was struck and destroyed.
 The Barnes Off company of this city lost five rigs and the Quaker company about s2oo,0OO worth of oil property, principally pumphouses and tanks. The oil operators here are re- eeiving reports from the oil district which indicate that the storm swept clear across the Osage. Cherokee and Creek Nations. The storm came from the north and had broken when it reached Muskogee. Telegraph and telephone lines are down and the service badly crippled.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
Gives Poison by Mistake.

Rochester, N. r., June 2S-Peter and David Morad, of Philadelphia, travelling to Geneva Thusday, accept ed a drink of whiskey from Leo L. King, who boarded the train at Wilkesbarre. The three men finished the bottle and King produced sec ond one. Peter Morad took the first drink out of it. when King dis covered that he had given Morad a bottle containing cyanide of potas- sum. Morad immediately collapsed, and when the train reached Geneva
 he was hurried to hospital where he died in a few hours. King was arrested. He said he secured the posion for himself, intending to end his life on account of family troubles.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
To Tell nor,e,. Character,

It is easy to tell a horses character by his nose according to an army officer If the profile has gentle curve d at the same time the ears are pointed and sensitive, the animal may be depended on as being gentle and at the same time high-spirited. On the other hand. if the horse has q dent in the middle of his nose 1t is safe to set him down as treacherous and vicious. A horse with a slight concavity in the profile will be easily scared and needs coaxing. while one that droops his ears is apt to be both lazy and vicious.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
oriain of Word npaoo.v

"To Don Diego" was at one time a way of saying to cheat. Steele speaks of man as looking as If he had been Don Diegod 10 the tune of thou. sand pounds" and in 1907 Webster wrote that "a Dondego is kind of Spanish stockfish, or poor John" It was really general term for Span. iard. Diego being St. James, the na- tionsl saint of Spain. But exactly how the expression got its peculiar uncomplimentary sense does not ap- pear. In modern times. of course, a "Dago," in the mouths of sailors and others, means anybody from Medi' terranean country.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-04
Windstorms in Kansas.

Caldwell, Kan, June 2S.-A wind and rain storm visited this section Wednesday morning. Trees were up rooted, branches were strewn about in many places the sidewalks block aded by fallen trees No buildings were destroyed. Communication by wire with the country northwest of here, where the storm appeared to be most severe, is cut off and it is impossible to learn the extent of damage done the wheat, but it is be- lieved to have been great.