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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Pity the Poor Railroads.

From Every body's Magazine.
 MT. A. B. Stickney, president of the Chicago and Great Wetsern, recently discussed railway rates before the Transportation club of St. Paul. Taking the complete statistics for 1905, he found that the average rate of interest paid on all the railroad bonds in the United States was 365 per cent, and the average rate of dividends paid on all the railroad stock was BOP per cent.
 Here" said MT. Stickney, "is the average margin of profit of all the rail ways in the United States. There is no other business in the country which Is done on so small margin of profits as BOP per cent dividend. No other invested capital gets such small returns as the capital invested in rail- roads,"
 Obviously, if the capital invested in railroads can earn only little over three per cent year, railroad rates are as low as they ought to be. When anybody mentions freight rates, the railroads always trot out these aver age dividend statistics-and prove thereby that rates are already so low that there's no profit at all In railroad ing.
 If anybody asks how much of the stock upon which average dividends of BOP per cent are paid Is water and therefore entitled to no dividend what ever, they reply that there can't be any water because the capitalization per mile of American railroads Is much less than that of English railroads which is exactly like arguing that Florida is an ideal summer resort be- !. cause it is much less disagreeable than Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

Never before in the history of Birming- ham has such crowds been seen around one man as that which focked to the platform of Colonel Dillingham; last night. After more than two months aggressive advertising campaign, the numbers are increasing in great numbers, and the value of the Plant Juice remedies is be- ing heralded far and wide.
 Judging by the crowd last night silver dollars at a penny apiece could not have been more sought as when Lecturer Mills concluded his address and commenced the sale of the medicine there was rush for the stuff. Hundreds of bottles were sold yesterday and apart from the sale from the platform after the lecture, there was a steady stream of people all day long to the headquarters, and all were in search of the famous remedies.
 More testimonials are coming in, and among those received yesterday is the following, which speaks for itself: s
 William Jones' Case.
 North Birmingham, June 2s. To Whom It May Concern:
 This is to certify that for the past three years I have been a constant sufferer from chronic stomach troubles It has been in1- possible for me to enjoy anything l eat,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
ALL MoRTGAeED
One Farm Free, But That Would fali
 In Line With Others Soon.

From the Chicago News.
 I had been riding over the highways of one of the Dakotas for week, anu hearing on every hand of mortgages on farms and seeing many signs oI foreclosures when l came to the caplh of aDsettler and was greeted so jubliant- 1y by the owner that I could not heip but say:
 "Weli this doesn't look as if you had a mortgage on your farm.' ,,
 Just mortgaged it two weeks ago, he replied. with grin
 How is it that so many Of your farm- CTS are under mortgages?
 want 10 raise too much wheat, l reckon"
 F.I think I saw twenty notices of fore closure yesterday"
 Don't doubt it at all, stranger. fney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Her Indors ement.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
 brides mother had presented her with check Christmas day. With a feeling of the utmost importance she too9 is to the bank to get it cashed.
 lhe cashier took the check, then hand ed it back politely. saying:
 ". al you please endorse 1t, madam"
 '.Indorse it?' repeated the bride, pug zled.
 .'Yss, across the back. you know re- piled the man, too busy to notice her be- wildern ent.
 The bride carried the check to desk. laid it face downward and nibbled the end of a pen thoughtfully. Then inspira- tion came and she wrote triumphantly across the back:
 For Fanny, from mother; Christmas, 1906"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Sherin's Sale.

By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the clerks office of the circuit court, Jefferson county state of Alabama. and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to sell the following described property, to-wlt: One car corn. Contents of car II. c. A. and N, No. 433, on Frisco tracks" which was levied on by me on the 2Gth day of June, 1907 under and by virtue of d writ of attachment issued from said court, wherein the Birmingham Grain company was plaintiff, and John I. Glover was de- fendant.
 Therefore according to said command. I will sell at public outcry for cash. all the right, title and interest of the above named John I. Glover In and to the above described property, on Monday, the 1st of July, 1907. during the legal hours of sale, at the court house door, in said county.
 Dated this 29th day of June, 1907
 l.. l.. HIGDON,
 Sheriff of Jefferson County. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

are being closed out like knocking down tenplns."
 Do ,you know of any farm around here without a mortgage on it?." I asked. after he had brought my horse a pail Of water.
 Jest one, stranger
 .'And how does that come?'
 "Wa'all it wasn't straight farming It s a widder, you see, and she got a breach of promise suit ag'n' feller and set fled if for eighty acres of land and five hogs. Sh's eating on the last hog, how ever. and it won't be more'n two weeks more before she'll have to raise $500 on mortage and come in with the rest or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Sherlff of JeHerson c
sl1erif's Sale.

By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the clerks office of the city court of Birmingham, Jefferson county. state of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to sell the following de- scribed property to-wit: one car corn. Contents of ear St. l.. and s. F. No. 3Ol2a on Frisco track which was levied on by me on the 22d day of June. 1907, under and by virtue of q writ of attachment ls- sued from said court. wherein Claude A. Allen. doing business ass.Allen Co.,, was plaintiff and John l. Glover was defendant.
 Therefore, according to said command I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the right. title and interest of the above named John I. Glover in and to the above described property, on Monday. the 1st day of July. 1907, during the legal hours of sale, at the court house door, in said county.
 Dated June 20, 1907.
 E. l.. HIGDON, Sheriff of Jefferson County, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
SHALL WE HAVE A
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Second to man in my have staed ooing G her every her Rsr interests @ e% sas % % ~he1 @ eS heP Pe SVelVpmep e sa0 @ cs but do sincerely dS Wn amy my caSs Dna American sn a% n na in m n % % @ deen h principles in republican form na @ bs eys @ PS & o feet what evereg legitimate endeavor he chooses to engage
 men, my Brminsnaps . o asr sf anG ~p' in heT every move greater
 the time are urgently inviting % o our @ uTan @ nsfRoa @ W6s which have to oer2 Is cheaper % To6e or o M better police better streets @ @ aaa % sa living present. In former article sI rs aavs and s'%H electric e' snts 'S1 North higher cities cited ted by @ which o sa ssn lights great dea @ o sg s5o than Ss 1ny % g G ~hR m city every foot of street grad n 5 pessn ps Ss % c Pa % sTe Do no have pay tuition sn Tsn seen 'hS 1 tSa % pr% p fTa o s gns 1Rs nS s 1 no and s 9 oots o0 3 s h us No s o @ Thsn % com @ b n n % c gs ta n"ey which now public cent charges while we pa O m % m0n n her light NGr hnEnm M d9p ef9 P City with only high school
 that @ % Gne G of ogs osas @ & @ f he % pay @ dso s @ fss S%F tax 5e In have offer those Sunurba1 s
 
 can of the immortal bard Dam phino"
 Evidently Woodawn and Avondale are better them and should have @ em but not nd by any Hn d n s5 % % derive their just from the consent the An Birmingham But there % eo@e % wf fan s a we doo S % o G fvfR % as %g sG for 0 make em willingly their help? It just this sim grafer creation as of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power because of their many @ % s % of public rights for eopardng the y5 or our m ehe hs quality furnished and for ya unlawful acts and arbitrary methods or wncn we nave ave apna % put them out of business ou not With though such invest practically chiefly obtained from the sale of in the franchise given by our people
 would heartily the In any tor s franchises and then material harac bonds to raise the money and be
 Birmingham sees proper to pufsne this course % ana % electric lights and water and gas she could wn very lew waranfa great reduction In the ce now @ @ anu relieve her citizen from the pay ents for street Improvements high beautiful parks plenty of police and When Birmingham will the induce join her extending her and helping work out every scheme for her further and the ideals her peppe e mngham squarey intelligent effort bringing these July Sth that the suburban towns can give ms of becoming citizens TOT Birmingham ing public eoonae than when her citizens are permitted to draw an without having for the air they breathe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Bids Wanted for Coal.

Sealed proposals In duplicate will be re- ceived by the city treasurer of Mont gomery. Ala, until o'clock D. m. Mon day, July D, 1907, for furnishing city of Montgomery, Ala, for one year from Au- gust i, 1907 until July Sl 1908. with coal for city water works department: run of mine; approximate amount required ij0J tons. Lump coal for all other depart ments.: approximate amount required, 1000 tons, according to specifications in the city treasurer's office.
 City reserves right to reject any and all bids. K. s. WILLIAMS,
 6-30-3t-su-Me-su C'ItY Treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at the city clerks office in Ensley until 12 o clock noon on July 4, 1907, for certain storm sewer work in Alley ",E" 22d Alley Ave nue "E' and 23d and 2fth Streets in Ensley, of size varying from 42 inches to 66 inches. Profiles and specifications may be seen at the city hall Right reserv cd 10 reject any and all bids Certified check for $500 to accompany each bid.
 R. F. MEADE, City Engineer.
 6-21 3t-fr-su-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at the city hall. Pratt City, at 12 o'clock on July 3, 1907, for certain cement sidewalks and curbing, as set out in ordinances Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
 Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Certified check for $500 to accompany each bid. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, 6-16-3t- su Pratt City. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposal will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock, noon, We'd nesday. July 3. 1907 for certain vitrihed brick alley paving. Also for the construo- ton of certain storm sewers. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to re- ject any or all proposals.
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK, 6-26-St City Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
Still Hoping.

From the Houston Post
 She still expects to get married"
 She must think love is blind "Blind? She must think love is both blind and foolish"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
PAGE % WILL

show you the facts about the. number Of lots bought at Mountain Terrace and who bought them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
SEE THE LIST

of desirable neighbors you will have If you buy at Mountain Terrace. See page 2, today's paper.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13

tend out al the back some distance
beyond the hat. These wings are so
beyond the back of the hat some of
them curve down, following the line
of the head, while others project out
straight while others even raise like
the wings of a bird. Set in the brim
just in front of each black wingbase is
a large fancy pin. The heads of these
pins are long. with ball-shaped tips
sqoping down to the stems. They are
gun metal and are studded with lit
tie silver stars.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13
IMPORTANT
ARMY CHANGES
Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 10
The official life of gallant warrior sx-
pires at midnight tonight. when by
reason of the fact that tomorrow Will
be the Gath anniversary of his birth,
Major General James F. Wad will be
retired from active service. General
Wade is at present in command of
the Atlantic division. He is the senior
f1cer in rank in the army. He is a
native of Ohio, and a son of Benjamin
F. Wade who served as a senator from
that state General Wade served
through the civil war with the 9Th U
s. Cavalry.
generals caused by the retirement OF
General Wade is to be filled by the pro-
motion of Brigadier General William
S. McCaskey commanding the de-
partment of Texas. General McCas-
key is a civil war veteran, having en-
1851, as a private in the list Pennsyl-
vania infantry, and being mustered
out in July, 1865. as captain in the
18th Pennsylvania infantry,
Honors for General Grant.
Major General Frederick D. Grant,
now commanding the department of
the east at New York, which is one
of the departments in the Atlantic d.
vision, succeeds General Wade in the
command of the Atlantic division. He
will have that command in addition
to his present command of the depart
ment of the east. The Atlantic di-
vision will be abolished June 80, next,
on which date there will be a rear
rangement of the military department
commands.
1t is regarded as more than prob
able that General Grant will remain
at his present station after the re-
organization. At any rate he will re-
tain that command until Major GEN.
eral Leonard Wood, commanding the
Philippine division reaches home next
spring. 1t is said at the war depart
ment that the fact that General Grant
win be in personal command of all
the military at the jamestown expo
sition this summer will not AFFECT his
regular duties at New York.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13
new YORK FOQ
JEFFERSON
StalwartS Banquet in His
Honor But Leave
Bryan Out ,

NEW YORK, April 13.-The gu st
list at the Jefferson day banquet of
the National democratic club to be
given at the Waldorf Astoria tonight
has been confined wholly to the party
leaders in the east and south. and par
ticularly those known to be friendly
to the Belmont-Parker wing of the
party.
Though William ]. Bryan is expect
ed in the city to attend the the peace
conference which opens tomorrow, 1t
is understood that he is not invited
to the banquet.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13
Porto Rieo 70 Weleome Taft.
la1 10 Evenine ROLLER.

OP~NAeNA ~
SAN JUAN. p. r., April 1S.S-Great
preparations are beirg made for ths
reception and entertainment of Sec
rotary Taft. who is expected to ar
rive here tomorrow. The program In
cludes an informal dinner, visit to
points of historic interest and an
automobile trip from San Juan 10
Ponce and return over the same roads
as taken by President Roosevelt.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13
MINNEAPOLIS Honors Him.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April 13.-
Bird S. Coler of Brooklyn, Governor
John Burke of North Dakota and
Governor John A. Johnson of Mime
sofa are to be the leading speakers at
the Jeffersonian club meeting in this
city tonight.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13
Embroidery Effects.

Black stockings embroidered in
white are newer and are consider
ed more desirable. The white embrol-
dry sometimes supplements the black
embroidery or openwork. 1t is put on
in most striking fashion not in dots
squares or flowers, but in a serpen-
tine DESIGN which starts at the in
step and ziazaps up the locking front
or from the side to the front 1t is
striking and novel effect. but hardly
in such good taste as the plain black.
Black stockings which have color
ed embroidery are meant for wear
with satin sliprers The embroidery
is of floral design. done in clear vivid
pinks and blues. The embroidery Is
solid. the flowers being small morning
glories, rosehuds corn flowers and
grains and wheat. The plain silk
stockings in the BRIGHTEST colors IS
pron ounced good taste. White hosiery
in finest cotton Isle and silk and On
| enwor1, will he worn with white shoes.
For dances the embroidered and those
with lace insets IN nale tones. will he
sought by the young peonle, and for
these the price runs as tens Of dol
lars per pair Some are even adorned
with beading and = spangles-quite
gems in their way-but these are too
ultra to be very popular.
Dainty Lawns and organdies.
| The lawns dimities, etc, are re-
markedly dainty in design and color
ing, and the organizes which cling to
the large flower designs are more art
istic. The heavy white stripe or bar
with the design running over it. which
was introduced in last years organ
dies. is still more in evidence this
year, and the same woven lace erect
of ground is used for many other
lowered materials, SUCH as silk ana
cotton eolienne and cotton null, etc.
A white silk null, barred off with
narrow lines of trailing roses IL a
creamy pink or fruity yellow shades
is a pretty thing.
Wraps of Smart Model.
Pussy little wraps are going to be
every whit as popular as ever when
warm weather brings them out. Cape
effects are especially liked in short as
well as long wraps. A smart model is
a sort of bolero; the sleeves have
double cape tops that are lost under
the strap finishing the neck. fh"re
is a waistcoat with braid and buttons
and passementerie ornaments trim the
band at the sides. The khaki-color"d
cloth gown seen recently had a long
plain skirt. The loose coat had a fun
Medium of deep hip length which
sloped downward in the front, and this
and the wide turnover collar were
scalIoped and finished in each scaliop
with a big velvet button Of the same
color. The waistcoat was Of khaki
colored velvet.
Quaint Hat Patterns.
The ouaint but distinctive little hat
IN gray velvet and straw is oval IN
shape and is exactly like small oval
d,sh turned upside down, with dent
through its bottom at the top from the
'front.' to the back, the sides OF the
4 a,sh f,arfng a bit. This fits like cap.
The indented top is OF gray chip ana
the sides Of plain gray velvet. IN q
lAsrser shade. Starting from eacn
eide are wings. where the featners
vtart from the brim, and then come
~rav feathers. These are light gray
Hert TO the black feathers, but deco
en- In color towards the tips. which eH-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13
In the Realm of Fashion

NEW YORK, April 13.-Gray pom
gee, very high in prire, and SIMPLY
marvellous in is finish. forms the fab
rie for one of the fashionable street
gowns on the year. 1t is deliberately
trimmed with braid put on to form
diamonds on the skirt, while the jack
ct, which is something ON the blouse
order, Is strapped with the braid across
the front, while delicate tTaceries cf
silver outline the braid. There are
costly buttons and a deep collar OF
silver lace
Silver lace. by the way, appears on
many of the handsome spring gowns,
and there is a deal of silver used IN
the trimmings of new dresses, BON
for street and house. Fortunately one
can obtain the touch of silver at a
cost so reasonable that ii is not de-
TERED from using it by its cost Silver
roses are seen upon the spring hats,
and silver braid decorates many of
the light spring fabrics.
White and Yellow Effects.
"ulle lIlilllneu With pdle NelloW Is
to be worn a great deal this season,
and particularly in the summer dress
es and shirt waists. There are gowns
of soft white material-silk null,
cashmere. wolfe, taffeta and crepe de
chine-that are made positively ravish
ing by the addition of some yellow
lace or the application of lace in ecru,
gold or coffee The combination IS
one of the prettiests to be seen for
many a season.
Open Work Novelties.
Hosiery will, of course. match cos
tunes and shoes. The fanciful thing
of silk, almost gauzelike, are en-
broidered in artistic designs in the
same color There does not seem a
strong tendency toward two or three
colors. Black hosiery is always in
have put their talents in pen work and
novelties in black and white. In spite
of the very great popularity of black
openwork stockings during the two
in fashions favor to he included
among the fashions of the spring.
The designs are neat and delicate.
and certainly with a fine black slip
for street we7r than the more elabo-
rate open work designs in black stock
ings
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13

A healthy man is a king in his own
right; an unhealthy man is an UNI
happy slave. BurdoclS Blood Bitters
build up sound health-keeps you we'll
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-04-13

C0ms and spend an enjoyable even-
ing nj the rink Music by the crches-
trian.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
IRRIGATION CONGRESS

|
| Ct ACRAMENTO, in September will
in entertain the fifteenth national
~ irrigation congress, and present
indications assure the most interesting
and profitable session in its history. OF
all great national projects in the ex-
perimental stage the irrigation project
is closest to the people, as it's success
full solution will make homes for mill
lions where desolation now reigns, and
add vastly to the national exchequer
Just as the troublous problem of con-
jested city populations was bearing
hardest, this happy solution came on
the boards, and the test of it's popu-
larity and general acceptance is seen
in the great array of leading men who
make UP it's personnel.
1t was a long and arduous-path from
| first inception to $30000,0 1000 allotment
of government funds to set the great
projects going, but good men and real
statesmen saw the light ahead and
strove to reach it. There are now in
process of completion several gigantic
propositions under government aus
pices and others under private control,
and all have given such warrant of
abiding success that the present con-
gress may place the question of advis-
ability on the shelf and turn all it's
time to that of ways and means.
The story of Imperial valley alone
would stand sponsor for all that has
ever been claimed for irrigation as ap-
piled to desert places, and the possi-
bilities in scores of like locations give
to this congress an interest of extraor-
binary proportions. While partisan
politics and self-seeking are claiming
so much of public attention, it is re-
freshing to turn to this great gathering
of men whose membership is of the best
material in the national makeup, and
learn that the true genius of states
manship-care for the masses-is not
dead, but rather instinct with creative
life, reaching out for empire, not
through the chicanery of party politics,
but through the noble ministry of hous-
ing the people on productive lands
Cognate interests, such as forestry
mining and commerce, will come up for
consideration by properly accredited
representatives, and the subject of i'm
proving rivers and harbors will have a
hearing.
The present is no time to question the
methods of the Sacramentans in pre-
pairing for this great national congress;
the subject matter of its deliberations
reaches beyond all confines of city or
state and should compel the counte-
nance, aid and support of the whole
nation. Sacramento, in September, will
be the focal point of the national eye.