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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
FATALLY BURNED SAVING WORKMAN I. M. HamIetts Clothing
 Catches Fire BIG FREE FOR ALL FIGHT Four Men Injured In Affray on Wylam car-Personal and General
 News of the Steel
 City.
BIG FREE FOR ALL FIGHT

Ensley, December 1-( Special. "A young man named T. M Hamlett, employed on the rigging gang at the blast furnaces of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail road company, performed an act Of hero ism this afternoon that may cost him his life While at work on No. 3 fur naee. which is being remodelled. d Bull garian laborer whose name could not be learned, set his clothing on fire. The man had an injured hand and was unable to do much for himself and Hamlett who was nearby, Immediately went to his assistance and in his efforts to extin- guisii the flames his own clothing caught on fire. Notwithstanding this fact the brave fellow kept on until he had sub dued the flames about the Bulgarian, who escaped with comparatively slight in- jury.
 In the meantime Hamletts clothing, which were of an intlammable nature, were In a blaze and when by the assist anee of several of his fellow workmen the flames were subdued he was found to frghtfully burned about the lower eXtremities. He was carried to the Gun ninghanfs hospital for treatment. At a late hour he was resting fairly well, con- sidering the nature of his injuries, though grave doubts are entertained of his re- eovery. Hamlett has resided in Ensley about five years and is a man of many sterling qualities. The many friends and the people at large hope the heroic young fellow may recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
THE GREAT
 LAUNCHES NEW DESIGN

, other coat made from this same design was braided back, front and sleeves-to give a bolero effect. Velvet and moire coats are worn with plain broadcloth and plaid skirts, some of them quite plain and others made elaborate with lace, fan cy buttons, etc. Military brading and frog closings are very smart and ex- tremely becoming to some figures.
 Capes are having some vogue, and cape wraps with loose Japanese sleeves are used for dressy evening wear. The lin- ings of these garments are often far datnter than the outside. being made of white, or pale-tinted chiffon elaborted with lace insects, platings, frills, rlo- bon, velvet. etc. Of course, there is a warm interlining of lambs wool, cider down or bearcloth. Furs of all kinds are made up into jackets. short, medium and long, as well, as into full-length coats, and there is no model that is not followed from the plainest to the most intricate in design. aN4
 As the season advances there is q ten dency toward rich and heavy fabrics for dinner and reception gowns i'll place Of the gauzy, filmy materials that have long held sway. This does not mean that tulle and chiffon have lost their vogue-they arc too becoming to be put aside entire ly, and are far more youthful in appear dnce tHdH luti TlcHt1 ldblicS-puL iiiht more of the brocades, velvets, silks and satins will be seen than have been for some time. Of course these fabrics arc only suitable for matrons, and young girls will cling to the more youthful ma terials. Spangled and sequined nets and gauges will be very popular, and chenille embroidery is often used in connection with metallic and beaded effects.
 An exquisite dinner gown ordered for a middle-aged woman was of chenille embroidered black Brussels net with crys- tai seeding mounted on a lavender silk princess slip. A girdle of crystal bueles was knotted loosely about the waist, and a corresponding band finished the open neck and short sleeves A shaded laven- dar scarf accompanied this exquisite cre- ation.
 For 6 young maotron, a charming dress of brown-and- gold brocaded velvet was originated The beauty of this gown was it's absolute planness of design, as centuating the richness of the material. Made in princess style 1t conformed per fectly to the curves of the figure, and fell in long, sweeping folds in Il demi- train. The back closing, invislbly made with small hooks and eyes, was concealed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

Copyright, 1907, The Delineator, New 5a York.)
 When a change comes in things sar- toral-a change that is diametricaly op- posed to everything that has gone be- fore 1.-the natural psychological pro- cess is a gradation from amused interest, through reluctant admiration, to final enthusiastic Adoption Especially is this true of Americans. This is what 1 pre- dict for the new skirt which the great Paquin has lately launched and which Is all the rage in Paris' So writes Mrs. Osborn in the December Delineator
 This skirt is suggestive of the sheath-slkirt of several years ago, but differs from it in the slight fulness deftly introduced in the front. The figure is out lined and it's graceful contour is empha- sized by this model, which is, in reality, only an adaptation of the century old Direetoire style. The coat that usually accompanies this skirt is also descended from that period, q .short-waisted, fanci- fu afTair--friyolous. if you will-with full cutaway skirts, and made elaborate wish much trimming.
 Tho original Paquin skirt, is high waisted, and sweeps the floor all around. with extra length at the back, but there will be notifications of this to suit Amer ican ideas of practicalty. It seems su- perfluous to say that this skirt is de- signed for supple fabrics of the nature of crepe de Chine, liberty satin. messa- line, radium, lightweight armure or ot- toman, marquisette and broadcloth and velvet of chiffon weight. No trimming whatever appears on these skirts, al- though perhaps a flat facing at the foot or two or three tucks would not be out of harmony. rt- r.
 The cutaway coat is a smart, jaunty garment that is having much vogue this season, and it's lines are very pleasing
 It is usually made to fit snugly, and may have a vest or be made quite plain. as preferred. Louis coats and redingotes of the Directoire type are made with revers outlining vests of heavy ottoman or moire silk, over which fall lace jabots knotted at the top Large buttons of beautiful designs and coors appear on these coats, some of them of great value
 novel design, showing the season s
 tendency toward urfusual lines, is a coat in three-quarter length with an in verted box plait at each side of the back stitched fiat at the top and fiaring below. giving d short -waisted effect. This sug- gestion is further accentuated by three buttons and loops at each plait. An
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Special Car For Drunks.

Berlin Cor. Chicago Reeord-H Herald.
 Prof Forel and his various associates in the temperance propaganda have peti- tioned the government to set apart cars Saturday and Sunday nights on the Prus- sian railways for intoxicated persons. or if that be deemed inexpedient, to reserve cars for abstainers, with train hands It the doors when the train stops to exclude intoxicated people, and thus afford ab- stainers quiet travelling. Minister of Jus tice Schoenstedt Is leading a movement among the alumni of the university to cheek drinking on the part of students. especially by aboIishing compulsory drink ing on the part of members of the stu- dent corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Funeral Notices.

The body of J. W. Harris, the young men who died as a result of swallow ing his false teeth, was shipped this morning to Rome, Ga. His wife and child accompanied the remains and a brother of the deceased took charge of the funeral arrangements.
 The funeral services over the re- mains of Mrs. Janet Brodie, who died last night at the residence of her son, Judge James Brodie, will be conducted tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at } o'clock. The Vivian chapter, Order of the Eastern Star will have charge of the funeral exercises The interment will be at Pratt City.
 The funeral services over the re- mains of Ed Hogan who was found dead Friday morning on Avenue C. will be conducted from St. thony's church tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock, Rev. r. C. Doyle officiating. lnterment at Oakland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

"Time and tide wait for no man. No where is the truth of this saying better exemplified than in the Birmingham dis trct Daily conditions are fast changing for the better, and if you hope to secure the CREAM of investments DO IT NOW Ensley, Wylam, Pratt City and Thomas are in the HEART of the great works. Buy property DO IT NOW.
 S1500-New 4-room cottage, nicely painted and papered, one block of car line, nice location; $l00 cash, balance 23 per, month: this is in busy Ensley.
 Si0O0-Six new 4-room houses, near the furnaces in Ensley, one block of car line, renting for $64 per month; reason for selling owner going north; can make terms.
 s6o00-One nice, 2-story brick store, with pressed brick front. in the heart of the business district of Ensley. This is fine rental property. Terms. See us quick. s225O-Six good lots and four nice Broom houses on Broad street, Wylam. Terms to suit. Invest. DO IT NOW.
 s225O-Two-story, S-room house with large hall and porches; less than two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, %. g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6:25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, 22, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6::25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

A we'll established grocery and meat market for sale. First class trade and best stock in town. Will sell for cash or good terms. Mrs. F. Kraft, Avenue E, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
STOP. DOIT NOW Buy Property. Invest. Get Busy.

old; this is bargain. owner leaving town. S1000 cash. balance easy terms. This is in two blocks of the North Ensey line.
 $2G50-A lovely broom cottage on one of the best streets in Pratt City, lot 100x350 feet; this is a snap; if you are hunting bargain take this. DO IT NOW. $3250-A lovely home in less than one block of car line in the best residence section of Pratt City. You will have to see this to appreciate the great bar- gain S35O0-A good, 2-story brick store in Pratt City on the best street for the coming boom.
 We have a good many farms from one to five miles of Pratt City or Ensley. containing from two to GO acres; tell us what you want in a farm: we have it on easy terms. DO TT NOW. GET BUSY for another year.
 Write or call on us; we will take pleas ure in giving you all the information in our power in regard to real estate. DO IT NOW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

by the Alabama Steel and Wire company. and has worked at the company's plant at Gatlsden for the past few months. Mrs. Fitzgerald will remain in Ensey for the present the guest of Mrs W. B Bridge. MT and Mrs. Fitzgerald have many friends in Ensley who will regret their departure.
 morning at the office of the superntend- ent at the High school. The usual busi- ness was transacted. There was full attendance, as salaries were paid today.
 The bazaar and upper given by the la dies of the Baptist church closed today It is understood the affair was highly sue cessfui, about 5i5o being cleared. The ls- dies are much grarfied at the result aud desire to thank the people for their lib- elal patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Lodoe otices,

The Elks will hold 6 regular meet ing at the Elks' home on Avenue E next Monday night at 8 o'clock. Sev eral important matters will be brought up, including the preparations for the annual Christmas tree. The exalted ruler is specially desirous of having q full attendance at this meeting.
 Cunningham chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will meet in regular session Monday night at the Masonic hall Nineteenth street. number of peti- tions will be acted on, and there will be work in the several degrees. The members are urged to attend as this will be the only meeting until after the holidays. The delegate to the grand chapter will also make his report.
 There will be a meeting of the deacons of the Baptist church Sunday evening at , o'clock at the study of the pastor on Avenue E to prepare for the ordination services to be held the following Sunday. at which time the various ministers of the various Baptist churches in the dis trict will meet at the church in Ensley to extend a greeting to the pastor Rev. 0. P. Bentley, and to welcome him to lhe district and to his work. Mir. Bentley has only had his present charge a few weeks and has already made his influence felt He is man of strong personality and an eloquent preacher, and will doubt less succeed in bringing his present charge to it's highest efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

Miss Marie Dressler and Joe Rogers are the most discussed Americans in profess sional circles just now. Miss Dressler, ow- ing probably to the enormous reception she secured at the Palace theatre, has fallen in love with London, and has taken a house i'll Kensington.
 As she is ordering extensive alterations to be made in tue house her friends pre- sume that Marie intends to remain in London for the winter 4
 Joe Rogers, the wrestler. has been much boomed. but every one is waiting to see if MT. Tom ORouke will really bring hls man up to the scratch for the great wrest- ling contest which is to take place at the London Pavilion on December 9, when Joe will meet Zbysco and Padonburs.
 The winner of the tournament will then have to meet Hackenschmidt. If there Is any withdrawal or "bluffing' on the part t of Joe Rogers and the other wrestlers, 1t will mean that wrestling, as a music hall attraction, will be doomed forever in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
THE RANGE OF OUR JEWELRY STOCK

is wide enough surely to satisfy every one. Whether a diamond or brooch or just a plain gold ring is wanted, it is certain to be found here and the price as well as the of jewelry in our case is guaranteed. We stand back of every sale That applies also to our cut glass, hand painted china, sterling silver, gold and silver umbrellas,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

There is serious discontent among the members of the metropolitan police, and more especially the detective force, who have been working overtime for the past few weeks owing to the necessity for pro- tecting the swarms of crowned heads and lesser royalties who have invaded England from all parts of the country.
 Many detectives have had hardly sin gle nights rest, and the metropolitan po- lice have in addition to the labors in- volved by royal entrances and exits been obliged to attend 'unemployed'' and so- cialist demonstrations in the various Lon don parks during hours which they would naturally spend off duty.
 They complain bitterly of the small re- muneration given to. them for this extra work and 1t is considered likely that the commissioner. Sir E. Henry. will approach the government on the subject. It is well known that the commissioner expects se- rious disturbances from the London un- employed later on, if the winter proves a severe one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Personal and General.

Charles P. Fitzgerald will leave Sunday for Chicago, where he has accepted po- sition with Semet-Solvay company at that point. Mr. Fitzgerald came to Ensley about seven years ago, and was employed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

The death of MT Henry Kemble, a grandson of the great Charles Kemble and one of the most popular actors of the old school in this country, has peculiar interest for Americans.
 As he was dying in the Island of Jersey and, being fully conscious, he sent two telegrams, one to the Hon. Mrs. James Leigh and the other to Lady Bancroft, saying. 'All is over. God bless you"
 The Mrs. Leigh he sent the message to is the wife of the Dean of Hereford and was the daughter of Pierce Butler of Georgia who married the eccentric and famous Fannie Kemble. Mrs Leigh was, therefore, a first cousin of the late Henry Kemble and is the sister-in-law of the present Lady Leigh, who Is also an Amer ican.
 Mrs Leigh was brought ID in Georgia, where she still has estates inherited from her mother and which she occasionally visits. Many years ago a guest who wa staying with Fanny Kemble Miss Butler) at her home in Georgia, remarked:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

A strange American visitor is staying at the Carlton hotel in the person of MT. George White of New York, who jour- neyed to England for the great motor show at Olympia.
 After seeing his luggage safely off the top of his cab, MT. White turned his at tention to the interior, and instructed the porter to be very careful of a dingy-look- ing box resting on one of the seats. This was lifted by the livery-clad porter with some show of sighted dignity and at the newcomers request was conveyed to the office of MT. kraemer, the manager of the hotel.
 Here the lid was off and. on being re- moved exhibited half a dozen terrapin reposing peacefully on a bed of sea- weed Say" said Mir. White, "I can't live without terrapn. I know you can't put them on the menu without assistance. so I've just brought a little lot over with me to keep me going for week or so. Have you any place where you can keep them?'
 As it is the close season for trout the Carlton trout tanks happened to be empty and this is how curious visitors to the hotel have been amused at seeing a tank full of live terrapln. However, like the "ten little nggers" their number is growing small by degrees and beautiful ly less" while Mr. White puts on flesh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
KAISER D|SL|KES CATS VERY MUCH Work on His Nerves Like a Nightmare, It Is Said CAUSES MUCH AMUSEMENT There Is Said to Be Much Discomfort Among the Members of the
 London Police
 Force.
CAUSES MUCH AMUSEMENT I
BY PAUL LAM BETH.

London, December 1.-(Special Cable )- 4 good deal of amusement was created during the Kaiser's stay at Windsor by his dislike of cats. The common or gar den" cat acts on the Emperors nerves like a nightmare, so it became necessary to the satisfaction of Lord Roberts, who is another cat hater, to send the whole of the Windsor feline contingent into exile.
 Several days were spent by the amused footmen in the exciting chase. for after a cat or two had been ''bagged" they be- gan to grow wary, and the sight of foot man was sufficient to send pussy scamp cring madly into the great beyond. Event. ually they were all safely kennelled and the Kaiser and Lord Roberts breathed freely.
 William once tried to tax the unhappy cats of Berlin, and for a considerable time was successful in augmenting the eXcheauer at the expense of unfortunate cat owners. Each cat was obliged to wear a metal disc hanging from it's neck, which as it was supplied by the officers of the revenue, indicated that the tax had been paid.
 But William is not omnipotent and after year the act was repealed and the eat shed it's disc and was once more fruitful and multiplied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
SHAVING STANDS.
SIDE BOARDS.

Golden or Weathered Oak.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-09-19
Burlington Improving.

The G. B. & 9. Railroad is actually
doing something to make this road safe
for the transportation of human life.
The east section now employs ten men,
and VIM. Summers told the Press report
er Tuesday night that he was author
lied by the company to employ all the
men that he could get for this fall.
Two or three car loads of ties have been
distributed along the track from here
to Kellerton and two teams are employ
ed in putting the track in shape.
The wrecks in the last two years be-
tween here and Kellerton have been
numerous, and it has been only good
luck that has saved the lives of the
passengers of this train. A ride to
Kellerton on the rear of the train will
disclose low joints and rotten ties by
the score. The height of the weeds
along the track is long-worn joke. 1t
is much to be hoped that the company
will get to work and fix up the track be-
fore number of passengers are
manned or killed.
G.. V. Spargur of the west section
will be given charge of steel gang as
the men can be gotten and new steel
will be laid from the old Day place east
of town six miles east. Ed Patrick will
have charge of the west section while
Spargu is laying steel.-Mt Ayr Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-09-19
LOOK FOR THE COMET
If You Want to Arise at 4 O'Clock
in the Morning You can see
the Brilliant New Comet.

Be sure and set the alarm clock for
o'clock in the morning and if you am
swer the summons of the alarm and for
sake the warmth of your bed you may
see between 4:10 and 4:40 O'clock the
luminous Daniels comet, the most brill
liant in quarter of century. 1t
forms the most beautiful and remark
able stellar exhibition that has been
seen in this or any other country since
1882. The comet was discovered by
Prof. Daniel of Princeton University
June 8 of this year.
Prof. d. w. Morehouse, of Drake Uni
versity speaking of the remarkable
phenomenon, said 81 have been watch
ing with great deal of interest the
mighty body known as Daniels comet.
1t may be seen any morning now far
out on the eastern rim of the horizon,
close to the sun. 1t has many pale
diaphanous tails which extend like a
broad white feather for IA degrees, or
twenty-three times the diameter of
the moon. It's Nucleus is luminous and
shines as brightly as star of the Sec
ond magnitude"
Some idea of the gigantic proportion
of this huge body that is flying through
space at the rate of twenty-fiv miles a
second may be gained when it is said
that it is thirty times tie size of the
earth. Those who look, watch it
through 21,0OO,OOO miles of space.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-09-19
Court Adjourned Thursday.

Judge Evans completed the business
of the August term of court last Thurs
day and adjourned for the term in time
evening train.
The following cases were disposed of
since our last report:
PROBATE
Estate of j. L. Hairless, final report ap-
proved, executrix discharged.
Guardianship of r. M. Black, Capt. ]
D. Brown appointed guardian with bond
of s25,OOO.
Estate of Collin Battle, administrator
ordered to make report on or before
Nov. 1st.
Guardianship of W. B. wadsworth,
Patrick Griffin app ,inted temporary
guardian, final hearing for appointment
of permanent guardian to be heard Nov.
1st, bond of $500.
LAW AND EQUITY
Joseph Tharp VS.. r. T. Attebury tried
to court. Judgment for plaintiff of
$180.50.
Jacob Ross VS.. T. E. Wallace ct al.
tried to court, sheriff enjoined from
levying on plaintiffs homestead to sat
isfy judgment in favor John Holden,
May M. Lewis vs.. Town of Lamont
motion to dissolve temporary injunction
restraining defendant from cutting
down shade trees, overruled.
Lodenna r. Hodges VS.. John Hodges,
on hearing defendant ordered to pay
plaintiff $1OO temporary alimony on or
before Oct. 10th and 500 on or before
Nov. 9th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-09-19
Weather-Crop Bulletin.
For week ending Sept. 16, 1907

For week ending Sept. 16, 1907.
Des Moines, Iowa,
Cool weather prevailed the first half
of the week, but the latter part was
warm enough to give slight excess of
temperature, with more than the usual
amount of sunshine. The amount of
rainfall was generally very light, the
showers being widely scattered. In
some portions of the state rain is need
ed to maintain the growth of pasturage
and late maturing vegetables, and to
facilitate fall plowing.
The warm and dry weather has been
favorable to the corn crop, which has
made very satisfactory progress. Re-
ports indicate that early planted and
we'll cultivated fields in the southern
districts are ripe enough to be cut and
shocked. In the central and northern
districts the ears are hardening, and
the fields are rapidly putting on the
brown colors of maturity. With con-
tinuance of normal weather during the
balance of this month, four-fifths of the
corn crop will be practically safe. The
pastures are still yielding fair supply
of forage.