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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-11
CHILDREN PERISH
IN BURNING HOME

EAST LIVERPOOL. Ohio. May lin
a fire which destrol ed their home to-
day. Leo. aged seven. and Ruth. aged
five. children OF Mrs. NELL Laird.
poor widow, were burned 70 death.
Three other children were rescued with
difficulty. Mrs. Laird was seriously In
jured ir Jumping from a window. A
son was killed cy a street car three
years ago. and shortly afterward the
father drowned himself In the city res
ervOir
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-11
Stops Our Spy System.

In the German pact. however the real
and important concessions that have
been made by the United States come
in the nature OF changes in customs reg
ulations. Hereafter, our Treasury
agents, who have been charged with the
showing undervaluatiOns. VIII be &C.
credited by the State Department 10 the
German government. The practice Of
using spies is one that Americans would
not for a minute tolerate on the part Of
any other country.
Another concession that comes under
the more correct classification Of correc-
tons Of abuse Is the doing away with
the star chamber methods OF the ap-
praisers- Perhaps the most important
provision in the whole agreement is the
N following: The certificates as TO value
issued by German chambers of commerce
shall be accepted by appraisers as COM
petent evidence and be considered by
them In connection with such other evi-
dence as may De adduced."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-11
SPECIAL JURY HEARS CASE
OF TALLY FOR DAMAGES

The special jury having the hearing
Of appeals for grade damages due 10 the
new Union Station improvements met
at City Hall yesterday TO hear the case
OF Stephen Talty's property on. the north
side OF VI street northeast, between
Third and Fourth streets. A commits sion
had fixed damages at s, 600, which the
Commissioners diSapprOved OF as eXces.
sive. The hearing VIII be resumed Wed
nesGay next
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-11
GOOD MONEY" FOR FLOWERS.

For lilies-of- valley a vicar in Car
marthen draws 1850 from a London
dealer, while an old lady In Berkshire
Is said to make nearly 5000 yearly out
OF Marechal Mel roses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-11
Chambers of Commerce.

1t should be noted that this evidence
is not to be considered as final, but is to
be given due weight. These chambers
OF commerce are bodies unlike any that
we have in this country. in that they
are quasi governmental institutions.
Membership in them is compulsory on
the part Of manufacturers and exporters,
and their dues are in the nature OF
tax by the government. For this reason
the valuations placed upon goods can
reasonably be expected 10 be the true
mAreet values.
The second section in Importance is
that relating to definition Of market
value on goods sold only or almost ex-
clUsively for export. The commission
found that our appraisers had really
gone outside the law in arriving at mar
ket values in cases OF this kind. Ger
many exports to the United States many
articles that have practically no sale at
home. and for this reason have no
wholesale market value in the sense that
others sold generally in the empire have.
The market value in these cases shall
be construed 10 mean the export price.
Heretofore a fictitious market value had
been put upon these goods by apprais-
erS.
The new Provisorium is regarded as a
mastery instrument II in no sense goes
so far as TO merit the charge that lower
ing OF the tariff is practically accom-
plished by administrative action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-11
TARIFF REVISION
IS FORESHADOWED
Official Says German Trade
Agreement Leads
That Way.
System of American Spies
in KaiSer'S Domains
Stopped.

One of the best authorities on our
trade relations with foreign countries
ma especially with Germany. discussed
al length with a Times reporter today
the import of the new trade agreement
with Germany.
The German administration agreed
that it would not again ask full mini
mum tariff rates for American imports
unless our Congress should show its in
clnation to reciprocate. 1t has been
able TO obtain. however. concessions on
imports aggregating In value 96.7 per
cent Of the total imports Of American
goods into Germany.
A notable difference from the present
agreement is that IL does not terminate
at any given period. The agreement
was entered into by Germany only with
the understanding Of direct action by
Congress soon 50 that. If no move is
made within a reasonable time, 1t is al
together probable that the German adj
ministration will be forced to give no.
tice of discontinuance. This would then
bring about a real tariff war. for the
German administration would be power
less to ask further concessions.
Committed to Revision"
The authority referred to was asked
whether or not in his opinion the State
Department had not committed the Ad-
ministratiOn 20 the policy OF reciprocity
to such an extent that il would be
forced. in order to keep faith with for
eign countries. to call the attention OF
Congress to this subject AMI to urge the
consideration Of reciprocal trade rela-
tons and even general trriff revision.
IT was his opinion that this expressed
the situation with fair accuracy.
The extension Of the concessions to the
limit, possible under section Of the
Dingley act has been made in the new
agreement, namely, in reduction of the
rate on champagne. The significant
thing about IL, however, is the fact that
in considering this extension the North
Commission had in mind the effect that
il would have on France. 1t was fore
seen that "A Ike concession would have
70 be made TO that country sooner or
later When that is done for France IL
will be very distinct concession on
our part and will allow US 10 eXpecI
something equally as valuable in re-
turn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
IN MEMORIUM.

Mrs. Allie Billups Hasham, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Billups, and wife
of the late J. b. Hasham, entered into
heavenly rest December 26, 1906, in the
23d year of her age. A son 31a years old
survives her.
The few brief summers that measured
the span of her existence crowned her
with the joys and sorrows of womanhood
as daughter wife mother and widow
The Christian graces that adorned her
character enabled her to fill each posi-
ton with beauty and propriety. but the
death of her husband. seventeen months
ago was a blow from which she never
rallied. The fountain Of mother love,
which gushed full and free from her sor-
rowing heart. failed to mitigate the
anguish of her bereavement and like a
blghted flower she dropped from the
hour of her loss.
1t is comforting to believe that while
her grief stricken friends deplore her
early departure from our midst, to her
the summons was welcome call that
would reunite her with the loved one gone
before Then let us not mourn her loss.
as those who have no hope, for when
the days of life are ended we shall in
THE Sweet Bye and Bye" again know
each other and enjoy the bliss of an
eternal union with those we loved and
lost here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
'Phones From Train.

Louisville Dispatch to the New York
American.
From a railroad train running at
speeds varying from fifteen to thirty
five miles an hour telephone conversa-
tions were held with Louisville, Cincin-
natl, Madison, Ind, and other points
today by means of an appliance in
vented by DIR. Alva P. Jones of Louis
vile, for which he is said to have re-
fused 100000 offer made by Chicago
parties.
Men who were on the train for the
purpose of testing the working of the
system declared that it is the greatest
railroad safeguard since the invention
of the airbrake, as it enables train dis
patchers to communicate directly with
crews on moving trains, and gives such
crews the same facility of communf-
eating with each other.
The test was made from a train on
the Carrollton and Worthwhile branch
of the Louisville and Nashville, along
stretch of track which had been
equipped for the purpose.
Successful conversation has been
held with Cincinnati and other points.
An attempt was made to talk with Mel
vile e. Stone, president of the Asso-
ciated Press, and General Sheldon of
the same service, in New York. The
New York connection was obtained,
but owing to heavy weather conditions
in the east the conversation was not
satisfactory.
The apparatus carried ON the train
consisted of an ordinary telephone
equipment, and the connection with To-
cal exchanges was obtained by means
Of two heavy copper wires, stretched
along the track at the distance of five
feet, and about three feet above the
ground.
Contact between the train and the
wires was maintained by form of
trolley connected with the locomotive
boiler. This trolley is made of gas
pipe, and carries two small tanks filled
with a chemical mixture, through
which steam is fed to make a chemical
induction at a distance which may
vary from half an inch to three feet,
allowing for all vibrations or sway of
the train.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

reopies Savings Bank and Trust COM
pany, as to my honesty for my contracts.
| Fully three-fourths my patients have
been treated by some one else before call
lux on me to be cured. Why not coma as
non as afflicted? You will save money.
distressing pain and valuable time; be-
aides. there Is satisfaction In knowing
that the very best treatment Is being
oven you by an honest. competent ply
nolan. l have treated private troubles
= a speciality in the city Of Birmingham
VA. since August 3. 1851 / cure all man
SIer of private diseases. l cure r1any pa
Hents by mail treatment Write lar prices
and terms.
( do not use large advertisements and
RnIse statements to attract patients which
merit has failed to secure. II you fail to
e curtd by such methods. give me a call
and get well.
Nv offices are the most private and
Isuiet in the city. tenth story of the new
Tfrst National bank building, corner OF
i1scond avenue and Twentieth street;
Rooms 1905 and 1907. Take one Of the fno
Slsvators to tenth floor.
Office hours: $50 a. m. to $50 p m
Nunday. 10 a m to II m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Special Wind-Up Values From the Sale of
Linens, House Furnishings and
Bed Linens

5000 yards Linen Table Damask left from immense
seasons business in lengths from to yards long, ranging
in width from 6S to y inches The lot includes prices worth
up high 81 yard every piece bargain they
stand but will be further reduced to make quick clearance
100 dozen 1Sx1S, in henmed ready for Napkins worth
every cent of ST. dozen, special at 49c.
18x36 good heavy linen uck Towels henmed ends white
and coored borders very absorbent Worth 50 % Dozen for
a dozen, $1.69
1896 hemstitched Iucl Towels, Damask floral borders
Regularly worth So dozen for $3.50
22x44 all pure linen hemstched IIuck Towels, with satin
Damask borders stamped pretty floral designs; positively
worth SOC each, for 39c.
1890 Muslin Sheets, ready for Worth soc for 45c.
81x90 Muslin Sheets heavy weights regular SOC, at 49c.
45x36 emmed Pillow Cases, ready for made of soft
round thread Muslin; worth l5c, at 12la
10 yards SO inches bleached Muslin for 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
STATE SOCIAL.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49,


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Miss Leone Shaffer of Pana ILL.,, maid
of honor: Miss salome Garnett, Miss AL
berta Garrett and Miss Katherine
Meechem. Mr.. Hamiltons best man
was Mr.. curran Spotswood and his
groomsmen Messrs. Naming Spotswood,
John Shields, J. 7. Carter. Jr., Jesse
Hamilton, Frank Baekes and ]. q.
Witherspoon.
The brides maids wore white point
d'esprit gowns and the bride, French or
candle over white taffeta, lace trimmed
Rev. A. f. Carr performed the cere-
mony and the bride was given away
by her father, Mr. j. f. Carter.
Another pretty wedding on Wednesday
evening was that of Miss Lucy Anne
Hooks and Mr.. Robert e. Gorden at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Fletcher Hooks on State street. The
ceremony took place at $50 o'clock and
was performed by Rev. A j. LANAI
now of Nashville, but formerly of M
Lille. The brides only attendant was
her sister, Miss Augusta Hooks and
the groom Was attended by his brother
Mr.. d. NJ. Gorden. The decorations
of the drawing room were white carlrl-
tons aud brides roses and in the din
ing room pink carnations and roses were
distributed.
Only a limited number of friends were
present at the ceremony and the supper
that followed it.. Assisting the wedding
party to receive were Mrs. Horace Bea-
vens, Miss Ellis Dumas, Misses Mamie
Owen, Georgia Hooks, Mary Owen,
Miss Leila Dumas, Miss Grave Horton
presided at the punch bowl. Miss Hooks
made an unusually handsome bride and
ner gown was an exquisite combinatio
of white messaline satin, pearly ap-
pluqued chiffon and touches of parme vel
vet. Mr.. Hamilton is an Albanian,
who has made his home in Mobile for six
or seven years and has won an enviable
place among Mobile barristers. They are
spending their honeymoon north and
will be at home, 255 State street, after
February g.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville, January -(Special)-The
Bid Euchre club was entertained on Mon
day afternoon by Mesdames Boiling and
Dox at their home on McClurfg street.
Mrs. David A. Grayson entertained at
cards on Tuesday afternoon at her home
on Adams avenue.
The Soswoski club was organized on
Tuesday evening at meeting held by sew
eral young ladies and gentlemen at the
home of Miss Menees Patterson on East
Holmes street The new club will devote
itself to literature and meetings will be
held once week
Miss Lila Simmons of Halle Green is
visiting Mrs. ]. NJ Oldfleld
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
FILMS

Are you interested in the
moving picture business? If
so call and see us, we can fit
you out complete.
If you are already in the
business get our contract and
prices. They will interest you.
All our goods are new and up
to-date. Our film rental de-
partment is the best and most
up-to-date in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Children's Muslin
Undergarments Underpriced
During This Week

At 45c Chidrens Muslin Gowns, tucked yoke, neck and
sleeves finished with hemsttched ruAle.
At &c. Children Gowns of good nansooB low neck fin
ished with hemstitched rufle beading and ribbon
At &c., Children Gowns of fine cambria, tucked yoke fin
shed at neck and sleeves with torchon lace
At 10c Children Drawers of good muslin finished with
hem and tucks. Monday only four to a customer
At 25c, Children s Drawers Of cambria with dainty
brodery ruffle.
At &c., Skirts of cambria deep hemstched mfe finished
with bands to button waist
At AGO. Skirts of fine cambria; umbrella STYLE with double
ruffle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
OF the New Things in the Wash
Goods Section

We take pleasure in announcing that we
are showing large varieties in American and
French Percales, and American and French
and Scotch Madras and Ginghams, Sheer
Swisses, Mercerized Zephyrs and Tissues
some special values for this week.
Ginghams 10c, 121ac 15c 25c.
Madras 10c 1916 15c 25c
Embroidered Swsses Special dots and pretty dress de-
signs, 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

The friends of Capt. Frank
P. O'Brien are urgently re-
quested to go at once to court
house and pay poll tax. BY so
doing you will qualify yourself
as a citizen and at the same
time will be aiding in educating
the children Of the poor who
have not the means to do >.
But six days remain in which
to register. Do your duty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
(ll|D
F)qI5(l)IN
Bone Pains Itching, Scabby
Skin Disease

Permanently cured by taking Botan-
ic Blood Balm. If you have aches
and pains in bones, back and joints
itching Scabby Skin, Blood feels hot
or thin; Swollen Glands, Rising and
Bumps on the Skin, Mucus Patches
in Mouth, Sore Throat. Pimples, or
offensive eruptions; CopperColored
Spots or Rash en- Skin, are un-down
or nervous; Ulcers on any part of the
body, Hair or Eyebrows falling out
Carbuneles or Boils, Take Botanic
Blood Balm, guaranteed TO cure
even the worst and most Deep seat
ed cases. Heals all sores. stops all
swelling, makes blood pure and rich.
completely changing the entire body
into a clean. healthy condition. B. b.
b. is the recognized blood remedy
for these conditions.
Cancer Cured.
If you have a persistent Pimple
wart, Swellings, Shooting, Singing
Pains take Blood Balm and they will
disappear before they develop into Can
Ger. Many apparently hopeless cases
of Cancer. Suppurating Swelling. Eat
ing Sores. or tumor cured by B. s. B.
Botanic Blood Balm lB. h. b. is
Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly
tested for 80 years. Composed of Pure
Botanic ingredients. Strengthens
Weak Kidneys and Weak Stomachs
cures Dyspepsia. sample Sent Free by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga
Sold by Druggists 81 per large bottle
or sent by express prepaid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
A Delayed Shipment of Silks

Added to the Sale
And the smartest styles yet. Plads,
block pladS, hair line stripe and solid color
messalines and taffetas, and at astonishing
low prices. Madam Thompson continues to
make silk dress at great concessions from reg
ular prices.
Messalne de Sole in fancy checks and stripes. Worth 65c
at SOC.
Roman Stripes, Pekn Stripes fancy swives black checks
Worth Zoe and ST. at Soc
Printed Warp Taffetas; very all coors elegant and
smart Wort $780, $1.00
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Good In Bald Heads.

From the Chicago News
Il always patronize a bald-headed bar
ber,' remarked the wise guy
Because why?" queried the simple per-
son.
Because, explained the w. e., "he
can't separate me from the price of a
bottle of hair tonic'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.

The Age Herald is authorized to an
nounce Geo. Fl. Bodeker candidate for
chief of police, subject to the demo-
cratic primary, February IS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Closing Out Prices on Blankets and
COmfOrtableS
Price induoement sufficient for you to
buy for next year.

30 pair ia Pure California Wool Blankets all wool warp
and filling soft smooth finish; silk bound edges; pink and blue
borders beautiful assortment Of pald Regular $648
values, pair, $500
la very handsome Scotch Plaid Blankets; pure Lambs
wool Worth regular 8. 49, special at pair 81 80
124 all pure wool Blankets extra quality; pink and blue
borders Regularly sell for $12 80 and $15 at SO 3d.
1914 white and grey Cotton Blankets coored border thor
oughly washable. Regular 9Oc value at &c.
ia heavy Cotton Blankets white, tan and good
weight and warm and very servceabe Worth regularly So
and So so at pair, 81 80
exc Genuine Down Comforts filled with clean deodor
lied down. covered the latest designs of fancy ateen worth
So % regularly; very special at S4.95.
6x7 Genuine Down Comforts; above at 1898.
Our entire stock Of fine Down Comforts that sold at So
$3.50 and $15 reduced in proportion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
ron BUuDING INsPECToR.

The ge-Herald is authorized to an
nounce w. o. Matthews a candidate
for Building Inspector, subject to the
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

The Age Herald is authorized to an
nounce r. d. Burnett a candidate for
Alderman from the First ward, sub
ject to the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Alderman from the Seventh
ward, subject to the action of the dem
ocratic primary, February IS.
l.. n. ARCHER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

Sack Suits and Overcoats at
S14.75, regular $500 and 500
big values. Wide assortment
of smart styles and handsome
fabrics in this collection. Var
ley & Bauman. 1924 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Cancer Cured.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR ALDERMAN.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce Dan A. Hogan a candidate for
alderman from the Eighth ward, sub
ject to the action of the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
We Announce Showing of New Models In

Suits Vo solid cors checks pads and $40 S25 $780,
Silk Jumper Suits Shirt Waist Suits Dem Costumes $I8 upwards $75
Lingerie Shirt Waists, ST. and upwards
New Lace Vels blacks and all coors 85c upwards SO
New Belts-styles exclusive to Marx-5o and upwards
New Conbs-styles exclusive to Marx
New Jevvefy NnxNax
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Southern Film
Exchange,
1929 First Natl Bank Bldg
DR.. Y. {. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee.

you & perma-l
lent cure OF
private troubles
aad that you
may know my,
guarantee Is re-
liable l refer
you with per-
mission, to the
First National
bank. Ala bana
National bank.
Steiner Broth
ers. bankers.
] efferson Coun-
ty S q v 1 n q .
bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

am candidate for reelection by
the mayor and aldermen of Birming
ham to the office of city treasurer and
tax collector, subject to popular en-
dorsement at the coming city demo-
cratic primary. GEO. EUSTIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

The Dress Goods Section Offers Very Special
Tomorrow
$500 yards ofMohair Sician; fine lustre and nsh
"a inches wide in black navy, dark green brown grey and
red Worth Soc at 50c
2200 yards All-Wool Chalia 80 inch coors black, navy
blue, tan, pink, brown, red and Worth 75c at 800
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
A Special Sale of Ladies' Silk Hose
A Thousand Pairs

A Thousand Pairs
All first quality, full regular, and the
cream of the market in style and quality
The quantities may not last as long as we eX-
pect. We advise early buying.
None sent on approval. No phone or
mail orders filled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Csc Each
Another Sale of Pound Paper

500 pounds more of the celebrated F.
M. S. cloth finished paper and envelopes to
matCh---the two for 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27
Three Special
Black Silks, on Sale

Perspration and water proof Japanese Silk Worth regu-
larly 75c at SIC.
Yard wide Black Taffeta $10O quality at 75c.
Yard wide Black Tafeta, $125 quality at $1.00
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-27

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Treasurer and City Tax COL
lector, subject to the democratic pri-
mary on February IS, 1907.
j. T. GARRETSON.