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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Opportunity In Mexico.

From Modefn MeXlcO.
 The young American with few thou sand dollars, who is willing to come to Mexico and learn the business. can make money as a cattle buyer and raiser. It will be necessary for him to go out into knowledge of the language and the busl- ness on the ground. Gradually. as he becomes familiar with the markets and local conditions, he can buy q few eat- tie to sell, then he can acquire a little land select his stock with reference to conditions as he has actually learned them. and so build up quite business as a rancher All this, as stated, depends on good health and the very necessary factor of some capital.
 There Is little or no opportunity for foreigners in the ordinary clerical posi- tions in Mexico. While of recent years there has beei. some entering of women into office work, with the exception of some American women their ranks arc small
 The tendency among young Mexicans to seek positions of a clerical nature rather than mechanical or industrial openings accounts for the large number so engaged and the consequent low scale of compensation. The foreigner is neces- sary brought into competition with these employees. under conditions mentioned, and handicapped by ignorance of the language and methods of business
 Here, as in other countries, the ex- pert mechanic of craftsman, with work ing knowledge of the language. fig in de- mand, although the returns, when con- trasted with the comforts of his home land will not appear so remuneratiye as at first glance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
A Yarn From London.

From Tit Bits.
 Do you use the block system on this road?" inquired a passenger in train in Kentucky.
 No, sir replied the conductor, i've have no use for it,"
 Do you use the electric or pneumatic signals?"
 No, sir"
 Have you a double track?"
 No"
 Well, of course, you have train dis patcher and run all trains by telegraph" "No."
 .I see you have a brakesman. How do you flag the rear of your train if you are stopped from any cause between sta tions?"
 We don't flag" "Indeedl What a way to run a rail- road A man takes his life in his hand when he rides on it. This Is criminally recklessr'
 See here. misterl If you don't like this railroad you can get off and walk. I am the president of this road and it's sole owner. 1 am also the board of directors, treasurer secretary, general mana ger,s su- perintendent paymaster, trackmaster, general passenger agent, general freight agent, master mechanic, ticket agent conductor brakesman and boss. This is the Great Western Railroad of Kentucky, six miles long, with terminal at liar rodsburg and Harrodsburg melton. This Is the only train on the roaa of any kind and ahead of us is the only engine. We never have collisions. The engineer does his own firing and runs the repair shop and roundhouse all by himself He and I run this here railway. It keeps us pretty busy, but we've always got time to stop 1 and eject a sassy passenger. So you want to behave yourself to go through with us or you will have your baggage set off here 1 by the haystack."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Moving Pictures to Allure Recruits From Harpers Weekly.

The navy department has experienced so much difficulty in securing she enlist ment of desirable men for the navy that schemes to show the service in it's most attractive forms have been resorted to. During the winter months a recruiting ship touching the South Atlantic ports, and even went to non-seacoast towns which could be reached with the vessel, to illustrate the life of the sailor aboard A more recent Idea as an incentive is about to be introduced, and consists of an exhibition of naval scenes by means of moving pictures.
 As many as ten thousand feet of bio graph films have been made from a large number of pictures, taken on board the ships of the Atlantic fleet while at Guan- tanonio, Cuba, and some fifty subjects dealing with the life of the bluetackets will be illustrated.
 It is planned to send the hiographs with travelling recruiting parties, accom- panied by electricians to operate the ma chimes, throughout the interior middle west and give exhibitions In connection with lectures to be delivered as a means of advertising the advantages of enlist ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
He obeyed Instructions

From the Portland Oregonian.
 Christ. Nelson having been in this country only few weeks was slow in learning American customs. and especial ly the inscriptions on envelopes. One of his first acts after landing In Oregon was tt. take our naturalization papers. On the corner of the envelope in which were contained the documents that made him an American citizen were the words Return in five days"
 Wal. I ba har," he said yesterday as he shuffed up to the counter in the coun- ty clerks office, and spoke to Deputy Prasp.
 What do you want?" asked that of ficial, carefully noting the embarrassed hush on the Swede's face.
 Wal, 1t says on this har envelope Re turn In five days and time be up today, so I ban come round"
 When assured that nobody wanted him he turned with surprise and walked sad ly away, not certain whether he was natura1ized or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
His Concession.

From Everybody's for June
 Miss Sallie Miller, the acknowledged belle of the town, had fewer beaux than were her due. This was owing to her fathers peculiar aversion to all young men who called on his daughter. He had d dieconcerting way of taking pos session of the porch and snubbing her callers while they were waiting for her to come down.
 One evening MT. Newton Brown, a bashful young swain, came a trife too early for Miss Sallie. Mir. Miller and Newtons father were close friends, but the boy had grown so rapidly that the old gentleman did not recognize little Newt Brown in this tall, gawky youth. ''It looks as if it might rain,' the young fellow ventured timldly.
 "'Tain't agoin' to rain" was the gruff response.
 For about a quarter of an hour they sat in silence Finally the old mans cu- riosity got the better of him.
 Who are you, anyway" he growled.
 Newton Brown, sir"
 What! Not old Jake Browns son?"
 "Yes. sir"
 Well, we'll, said Mir. Miller more kind ly, it may rain. It may rain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
STEINER BROS BANKERS AND BROKERS Loans Negotiated on Birming-
 ham Real Estate Agents for Trans Continental
 Steamship Lines.
Ellen Terry's First Rehearsal.

Ellen Terry, the greatest English ac- tress of our day, who has charmed and captivated millions in her fifty triumphant years of stage life," has written her Memories" and McClure's Magazine has the good fortune to publish them. The first number, Memories of My Child hood" appears in the June McClure's, and from time to time other delightfully."- captivating portions of the great Terry s memories will appear in the magazine. No woman of our day has had a more romantic life and few men have had so many great people as their friends Her sketches of these friends interest us all.
 Terry's account of her first part as "Mamilius," In the Keans' London pro- duction of "A Winters Tale" is full of fascinating detail. We quote a portion or what she says of her first rehearsals:
 The rehearsals for "A Winters Tale' were a lesson In fortitude. They taught me once and for all that an actress life (even when the 'tress is only ei U is not all fun and glory I was cast TOT the part of Mamllius in the way I have described and my heart swelled with pride when l was told what I had to do. But many weary hours were to pass before the first night. If a company has to rehearse four hours a day now, it is considered a great hardship, and play CTS must lunch and dine like other folk But this was not Kean's wayi Rehear- salJ lasted all day, Sundays included. anu when there was no play running at night until four or five the next morn ingl I don't think any actor in those days dreamt of lunchl How my poor little legs used to achel Sometimes I could hardly keep my eyes open when I was on the stage, and often, when my scene was over, I used to creep into the greenroom and forget my troubles and my art eff you can talk of art in con- nection with a child of e.ShD in a de- lcious sleepl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
A Noisy Stamp.

From Everybody's for June.
 O. Henry, the author, vouches for the following:
 An effeminate young man daintily placed two cents on a drug store counter and asked the clerk for stamp. The clerk tore one off and slid 1t over to him. The young man drew an envelope from his pocket.
 Would you mind licking 1t for me and placing it on here?' he lsped
 Sure" said the clerk, as he started to stamp the letter.
 "Oh, stay!" cautioned the young man in great alarm. Not that way, I beg of you. Kindly place the stamp with the top toward the outer edge of the en- velope.
 Sure" said the obliging clerk. But what in thunder's that for?"
 Why, you see,' confided the youth blushingly, Pm student In the Cos mopolitan Correspondence school and that's our college yell"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Celebrate Birth of Plus X.

Denver, Col, June Especial religious services at St. Marks Episcopal church marked the opening tonight of the eigt- heenth annual convention of the national organization of the Sons of the Amer ican Revolution. The gavel to be used at the session Is a hammer which was used during the seige at Valley Forge in 1777- IS by Capt. Robert Vance of the Ninth Virginia regiment. This hammer belong ed to a shoemaker's kit and the handle of oak was made from a beam in the roof of Washington's headquarters at Pottstown, when the troops were at Val lev Forge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Tattoed Dogs.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 For a long time dog owners have been at a loss to know Just how they could place permanent identification marks upon their pets. Dog collars are out of the question on account of the numerous petty thieves who make speciality of stealing them from dogs all over the city. An in- ventive Chinaman of the Tenderloin, who heard of the thieves operations, has hit upon a plan which makes collars useless. Ills name is Len Hung, and he is an ex- pert In tattooing. Len reads the lost and found columns in the newspapers and gets in touch with dog owners all over the city. He tattoos the masters initials under the dogs left ear and also any private mark that the owner desires. The marks are guaranteed to last as long as the ear or until the animal Is ready for dog heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Suez Canal Petroleum.

Washington, June 2.-(Special.) )-Consul General Robert J. Wynne of London re- ports that the prohibition against carry ing petroleum through the Suez canal, which has been in existence for many years, has been removed. What this con- cession means to the users of this com modity, says the London Telegraph, will appear when 1t is stated that no less than 250,000 tons of petroleum are brought in bulk yearly to Europe from Borneo and Sumatra, and not to Europe only Is the import made. but also, which Is sur prising, to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03

Peoples Savings BanK and Trust com pany, as to my honesty for my contracts
 Fully three-fourths oI my Datients have been treated by some one else before call- ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides, there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being given you by an honest, competent phy- eician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala, since August 3. 1887. cure all man. ner of private diseases. I cure many pa- tients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 1 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit h9k failed to secure. If you fail to be curtd~by such methods. give me a call and get we'll
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the new First National bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street Rooms 1006 and 1907. Take one of the fine elevators to tenth floor.
 Office hours: s:30 a. m. to 5:30 D. m Sunday. 10 m. to 12 m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
NaiI.prIvino Machines Wanted.

Washington, June 2.-(Special.)-United States ambassador to Japan, Luke E. Wright, reports under date of April 10, 1907, that the bill for the amendment of paragraph 23 of the Japanese import tariff law, so as to abolish the duty on cotton seed, has been amended and has now become law. AS amended, the law provides for a reduction of the present duty of 20 sen to duty of 10 sen per hundred kin (s0049S per 132,277 -pounds), and is to take effect on October 1 next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over SIXTY FIVE YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETH ING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COB1C, and Is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by Druggists in every nart of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take no other kind. Twen- ty-five cents a bottle. Guaranteed un- der the Food and Drugs Act June 30th, 1906. Serial Number 109S. AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Roosevelt Low on List.

From the Paris Cor. Chicago Tribune
 An evening newspaper is conducting a contest among its readers to determine the real celebrities of the world. Dr. Roux, director of the Pasteur institute, heads the list, followed by Sarah Bern hardt, but Thomas Edison, the American inventor, Is a close third, with Santos Dumont fourth while Roosevelt Is a poor eighth. Roosevelt and Edison are the only Americans on the list, which, however, contains no Englishman and no German
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
New Girl Was Particular.

From the Tatler.
 Mrs. Smith (of Tootng)-The front steps are dreadfuly dirty cook.
 Cook-They are that, mum, but the new girl won't clean 'em till her trunk arrives.
 Mrs Smith--Indeed. And why not, pray?
 Cook-Well, mum. she says she never cleans steps unless she's wearin her best black silk stockings with the gold clocks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
S1oo,0o0 Damaoe to crops.

Fl Paso, Tex, June 2.-Over s10O, GOO damages has been caused to crops and manufacturing plants by the breaking of the Rio Grande levee at Whites Spur, eight miles above here. More than 1000 acres of land are under water and many families have been driven from their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Gentle Hint.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Brethren" said the Rev. MT. Good man, smiling benignantly at the congre- gaton, "the janitor and I will hold our regular weekly prayer meeting next We'd nesday evening, as usual. I scarcely need say that If any of you can spare the time to attend you will be heartily welcomed. We will sing the long-meter doxology and be dismissed.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Anti-SaIoon Sneakers-

Huntsville. June 2.-(special. )-Rev Brooks Lawrence and pr. w. B. Crump- ton, representatives of the Anti-Saloon league of Alabama. were here today to deliver several addresses in the churches in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Disappointed Hopes.

From the Baltimore American. You can't rake up anything against that candidate
 Well, I happen to know he Is in love with a married woman"
 Do you? Oh, who Is she?"
 ssIIis wifeo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Reduction of Duty on Cotton Seed

Washington, June 2-(special)-A Penn sylvania manufacturing company produc- ing household articles writes to the bu- reau of manufactures stating that 1t de- sires information as to where machines can be purchased for driving nails. Ma chnery concerns making these can secure the address of the inquirer upon applica- tion to the bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Adlourns Court.

Huntsville, June .-(SpeciaL)-Judge Speaks adjourned the May civil term of circuit court yesterday. The jury re- turned verdict for the defendant in the case of Emerson vs. the Lowe Msnufac- turing company, q suit of 5000 damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Wanted somethInq More Recent.

From the Cleveland Press
 "What was the cause of this rumpus?" asked the judge.
 ''We1l, you see, judge" replied the po- liceman, "that man here and that woman there are married--"
 "Yes, yes, I know. But what other cause?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Would stIII Have a Chance

From the Nashville American.
 George Washington was tilted four times before he met the charming widow Custis. Women are not so particular these days, and he would have no trouble in finding a wife, if he were living yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Greet Elected Governor.

Fl Paso. Tex, June 2.-The election of governor of Chihuahua, Mex, passed on quietly. Enrique c. Creel, Mexican ann bassador to the United States, was elect ed without opnosition-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
WHEELER's HOTEL
EUTAW. ALA.

Electric lights and bells in each room. Artesian water, Long distance telephone service. Hot and Cold Water Baths Rates S2.OO Per Day, M. JOE WHEELER, Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
The First National Bank of Bir-
 mingham, Ala.

The statement of this bank made in response to the comp troers ca May 20h 190 shows deposits $808 0106 and available cash $2864 9423 being $689 3920 above legal requirements.
 The capital of the bank is $1OO000O shareholders ab- y 0000O0 and it's surplus and undivided profits amount to $58938155 total $58938155 and its total $106138926
 The First National Bank desires additional highgrade business and will be pleased open accounts passing commodations upon balances and responsibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIvATE DISEASES,

6 ocll dulC0 you a perma- aent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee Is re- liable I refer you with per- mission. to the First National bank, Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth CTS. bankers, Jefferson Coun- ty s a V 1 n g s bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of passenger trains at the Union station. Birmingham:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-03
Louisville and Nashville RaIIrosd.

..saective May 5. 1sO7)
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-12-13

State of Minnesota, County If st. Lonis. IS.
In District Court. Eleventh JndiciAl Dis
trict.
Arthur E. Hamilton, Plaintiff against
Anetta Hamilton, defendant
The state OF Minnesota 10 the above named
defendant.
You. Anetta Hamilton, are hereby summon
cd and required to answer the complaint OF
Plaintiff in the above entitled action, which
complaint has been fled In the Office OF the
clerk OF said District court. At the CITY of
Duluth, County OF st. Louis and State OF
ninnesOta. and to serve Il copv of Your ant
aver to tre said complstnt on the suhscr ber
at his Office in the city "f Virginia In the
aid county of st. Louis. within thirty (3O)
days after the service Of this summons upon
you, exclusive OF the day OF such service;
aud If you fail to answer the said complain
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in
this action will apply 10 the court for the re.
lief demanded in said complaint.
JOHN N. MARTIN,
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. o. Box 49, Virginia. MINI.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-12-13
The Strike Is o..

Duluth, which has been the haven
of labor unions in every line for
many years past, is now in the
throes of struggle against union
labor, the result of demand upon
contractors to discard nou-uniou
men employed on new building
in course of construction. The fight
has beep picked up by the com,
mercial bodies of the city and 1t 's
evident that the scrap will be an
Interesting one and the probabiii'
ty of unionism receiving body
blow u apparent.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-12-13
Brinqs Suit Over Land Deal.

Fred B. Rossom started suit in
district court yesterday to compel
John Chesser to deliver a deed
for s12 Of the swA and the
neA of the swA of section II, town
ship 81, n r 13 west. Rossom alleges
that the property was cold to him
for $500 on Nov. l6 and that he paid
down $14O. Later he rendered the
remainder of the money, $500 and
was refused deed by Chesser, who
changed his mind about wanting to
sell.-News Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-12-13
Notice of Cancellation OF
Lot Contract.

To John D. Boyd ana David G. Mellor. and to
any and all persons claiming any interest
or title in the landthereinafter described, or
who may be concerned:
TAKE NOTICE. That you, John d. Boyd. and
your successors and assigns. are In default
under and according to the terms and condi-
tions of that certain agreement dated Janu.
ary 25th, 1893. whereby the Virginia improve
ment Company agreed to convey to you upon
full and timely performance by you on your
part OF the terms, conditions and provisions
therein referred to, which contract covers
the following described real estate. situated
in County OF St: Louis, and State of Minne-
sofa, viz: Lots q, block IS; lots II. IS, le. n,
and 20, block Is: lots $, q. 9. and II, block II:
and lots and 10. block 49, Virginia, accofd-
ing to the recorded plat thereof on file III the
Office of the Register Of Deeds in and for said
County of St. Louis; Further. that according
to the terms and conditions OF said contract
there became due and payable from you to
said Virginia Improvement Company on the
2sth day Of pril. 1885,, the sum Of Three Hun
dred (o8O0 O0) Dollars. and ON July 25th. 1893,
the further sum Of Nine Hundred 100000
Dollars, and on January 18th. 1894. the fur.
ther sum of Fifteen Hundred lel5o.0O Dollars,
each bearing interest at etgheft ft0 per cent y'er
annum, from January 18th, 1Sea and further
default has occurred in the nom payment OF
IA xes for the years 1873 to 1906 both inclusive.
In the sum of Three Hundred Twenty Six and
1870 (taa1.10 Dollars. and at the date of this
| notice the sum Of Six Thousand Two Hun
dred and Sixty-six and Is: 400 (ee2o6.ls) Dollars
principal. interest and taxes remain due. and
unpaid, and uchFdefault as above speci6ed
still exists.
Now THEREFORE,, You are hereby notified,
that unless on or before thirty DAYS after the
date of service Of this Notice upon you, you
pay to said VIRGINIA improvement Company
at Virgtnix, Minnesota, the sum OF od2ee.1e
shove designated. with interest to dxle Of
payment, and perform the terms and condi,
tions. and comply with the provisions Of said
contract on your part to be performed. said
contract will be cancelled and terminated.
and oil your right; title and interest thereun-
der. in and to the land and property covered
be thereby forfeited and annu1led.' :
Dated December Let, 1907. -: -
VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, =.
% BY Otto A. Poirier. lts Attorney.
b ii First National Rank Bldg,
Dec. e-ae @ss.s s@: s. Virginia. Nipn.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-12-13
Notice for Publira alton.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office ut Duluth, MINI.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office ut Duluth, Minn..
November 81. 1907
Notice ia hereby given that John
Nyman. of Pike, Minnesota, has
filed notice OF his intention to make 6nal I've
year proof in support OF HE claim. viz.
Homestead Entry No. l669S. made Jan. 3rd.
1912. at the U. s. Land Once. Duluth, Mtnn..
for the SWh SW4 Sec 2. VIZ NWA, SEA
NW4. of Section ii. Township 50 NJ.
Range II W.4P. NJ. and that said proof will
be made before Otto a. P0irier. U. S. C0mmis-
sioner for District of Minnesota. at his Office
ut Virginia. Minn., on April lst. 1903.
de names the folio wing witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
tion Of the land. viz;
Peter Larson. of Pike. Minn.
Nestor Hanon. OF Sand River. Minn.
Alex Aysto, of Virginia. Mimi.
Daniel lake; of Pike, MINI.
II 2' ~ !. G.. Herman ENGEL,
Register.
Louis N. Osborn. Atty.
First NATL Bank Bldg. Virginia. MINI.