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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04

rv.sr Anne Hin property own.
n ~ plannlus 10 send a deiesa.
- . H. meeting Of she board Of
wus vorks rlssiay morning TO
49, nv bard Of their wishes
,sssrasns TIE paving ot that dis.
fr1
~ suggestion vas made By r
| . nEAau. secretary 81 the Queen
,.ss MI Improvement Cub AZ =
r..lzx bed izsl aisht Another
..s.l.x q re club NAa called foF
r. Nnsdxs night
~. ". Roberts, president Of TIE
- rrsssea No definite plan 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
WOULD lnsuRs BOULEVARD.

\. g kscne, councilman from
the second gard, has been request.
- ~ the Rainier HriKhfn Improve.
mcut Club 70 oppose The acceptance
~ the plat ~ Mount Baker add.
ton nn'A = settlement i made OF
she matter II firht Of way for a
public boulevard AionK the lake
frunt through the addition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
MY LADY GOES
TO VOTE
ny l. w STEVENS

~ think woman should take a
proper interest In politics
marked Niles Virgins to her rather I,
'and 10 have made up my MINI
60 vote this election MISS SUM-, IN
and Mrs IIaitly are going 70 the
polls At tho same time 80 We can
uphold each other
Have you registered ashea Tue
unfeoling parent
why. no. DO | have to-
II wouldn't advise you TO Try To
vote without doing 30 You can 20
with me nov II you are ready
"oh. | must go and set the others
for 1 don't believe they have
thought Of registering. either-it II
only take minute.
A few men were lettering w thee
building NJ the three women anu
Mr. Virgins entered The judEe.
looked up. observed the three, aud
With q half-courteous. haif-percmp-
tory gesture. proceeded to swear
them all IN 1T once.
What name. madam" he IN
quircd Of Miss Virgins.
Elolae Virgins IN low, trem-
ulous voice
"whatf" asked the Judge
"Eloise Virgins
Did she say Ella asked one OF
the clerks
Please speak little louder .
said the Judge
sElofse Virgins"
How do you spell IT," asked the
other cierk.
sE-l-osi-s-s
oh. Eioise. said the clerk. writ
ing rapidly
That's what ! said. marmured
Miss Virgins. wrathfully
la that ailf.
That's sll@3et"
mo middle name suppose.
said the iudge
NO middle name and no end
name
did she aay Virgins WAS her
middle name7- asked a clerk.
Not yet" sniekered the other
clerk.
How long have you lived IN this
pfecinets' Inquired the Judge
i don't know-i~ What IL a pre-
einetT"
Il cant stop TO explain that
nov said the Judge. with = glance
at the rapidly growing line He's
Ions have you lived At your present
address,"
= don't remember How long Il
Il. fatherf We moved the year Mat.
tie Was married"
Five Years answered her
father
IL do~snt seem that long
How lonE have you lived In The
stated"
oh. ever since I "a. born. I've
always lived here" She hflkhtaned
at this easy question
That does bot answer ny uues-
tlon Haw long have you lived IN
the stAtaf''
An ny lifs Elaneins at her
friends. uneasiiY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
Queen ANNE PAVING PLANS
DISCUSSED BY OWNERS

action Vas suggested until Mr..
Oldham explained that twu conraes
were beink considerably the board
0f works~one 60 car down. the
coat OF the present contract aud
award u 10 the Barber Asphalt Paw.
ing Co. the other 90 divide the
paving district into smaller dis.
trieis. 80 that the smaller rOu.
tractors VII have an opportunity
to BID. and the contracts may be
Tee On = competitive basis
II IL likely that the club will
favor The divialun % the district
50 es 10 asuid the extortiaaate
price, OF the Asphalt trust
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
ABANDON SEARCH

Herman Wendt. the Seattle coun
terfeiter who escaped last Sunday
from the MeSeil's Island penlten
tiary, Is stu 81 large. and the fed
erai officers have practically aban
aoned the search for him IN the
Immediate vicinity Of the prison
The man munt have cievorly Sc
cured a change OF clothing. 50 hs
escaped In prison stripes and no
clothing was stolen on the island
lie may have had assistance from
the outside
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
PLEADS TO KEEP
CHILDREN

With tears In his eyes and IN a
voice choking with emotion, = v,
Middleton, formerly barber on
Pike 81 yesterday pleaded with
Judge Frater Of the juvenile court
not 70 deprive him OF the custody
% his three children. an under four
years old.
Mrs Middleton had already con
scented 90 their helnE placed In the
Washington ChiidrenA Home
Judge fratsr reserved bis decision.
Drink Is assigned as the cause Of
the Middletuna trouble
= Wait. iutHfnatioaal field
secretary OF the r n - A.. IL 81
Seattle and Niii deliver n number
81 addresses before the various Y.
e A classes ard tie public
Hrheuis it's apaeial WuHk 10 fhs
taeai extension movement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04

How many years. roaref the
Judge The crowd which had gath.
cred listened intantly.
Why. that's telling ny age Isn't
always enough =.
No, Il isn't How many years. 80
Well why didn't yea cay so At
first Twenty desperately
I didn't understand the number
~ Years IN tho state" Inquired The
clerk
'ThirtY-nine." answered the 9th.
rr clerk.
Twenty mine shouted Elal-~
Il think ~ won't VAT 20 vote. %
said hes friends huuyinE out.
! Wish abe had waited sald
Miss Virgins to her father 4 vas
- anxious 20 know hos much older
she Il than her husband
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
SNOHOMISH

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
Soil Is q RlCh, Black LOam

and suitable for every kind Of gardening for fruit and
berry raising and chckenranching The tracts are I'M
usually level and quite easily cleared
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
somErnIna NEW.

Carpets scientifically cleaned by
the ait process. removing every
particle % dirt without the HllEht.
est Injury. II not only thoroughly
cleans. but briEhtuna UP the dead
eolora Fuzzy WuEEy Rug 90
phonea-Ind.. 737s. Queen Anne
lx2z sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04

rymen we're taught 10 ride their
horses down steep hills and In time
they became 30 expert that they
urged their animals down decliyi-
ties that seemed impossible. II r.
said that no other cavalry In the
world can compete with the Italian
horsomen In the sEliAsade
Gen Berta and his daughter were
great ehuma and he taught her the
feat She will nov ride her horse
anywhere her father will lead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04

ROME. Italy. April 30-Mlle
Ines Berta. daughter OF Gen. Louis
Berts. Inspector Of cavalry tn the
Italian army. IL tho heroine OF the
army because abe darea 10 DO risky
feais which the soldiers are trained
20 practice
Years ago when Italy was a..
tempting 10 gain foothoid ia
AhfaAinia. tho country OF noun.
talns. her father Introduced the
-gllasado+ in the army The cayai.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
Gardening, Berry RaISln9
RanChln9

The cities Of Washington growing much faster
Of the that the demand for vegetables
fruits berries poultry eggs etc getting every
year and constantly increasing prices No class Of peo
pie in the country independent free from
worry than the small farmer who located adjacent to
large cities with fine market always hand. At Sea
view the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04

At ths ssw YORK. society mestinE
last aigtt President ~ = Hlkaf zn-
noaneed that The sueisfF hai asfsr.
mined "a advsFiiHa the A " y fair
ana uFasa every member 20 write
20 AL hts eastern freinds tsIlins
them sboat ths fses sxpssition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04
COFFEE

Mhich'd you rather have
for breakfast: good bread
and butter and iirst-rate
coffee. or tirst-rate steak
and poor coffee
Your Kforsf returns year mnusy
4 yea don't itks sehiliinKs Hat
- pa him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-04

es~ds viii ~ used toward the pub
iisblus ~ fhe hixa seheal annual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
DEATH AT PRATTVlLLE.
Prominent Farmer Expires Suddenly
 From Brain Trouble.

Prattvllle, December 2S.-(Special)- Mai. M. Smith, one of Autauga county's most prominent citizens. died rather sud- denly last Saturday night at his home five miles from Prattville, the cause for his death being assigned as the rupture of a blood vessel of the brain. He spent the afternoon Saturday in Prattville att tending to his usual business matters and left for his home in good health, so far as either himself of his friends could see.
 The deceased was in life one of the most progressive farmers in the county, and had proved one of the most success full men of the county. He having started some 20 years ago poor man accumulated quite a competency for him. self before his death.
 Mai M. Smith leaves two brothers and four sisters, wife and five children, only one of the children has reached manhood, to mourn his untimely taking away. He was 46 years of age. The funeral exercises were held at the Pres byterian church by the Rev. F. E. George of the Baptist church of this place. The deceased was a member of the Presby- terian church, but that church is tenn porarly without pastor. The remains were carried to Oak Hill ceretery at Il o oclock this forenoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
MRS. WINkLER DIES SUDDENLY
Was Popular in Greenville, Where Be
 loved Woman Lived.

Greenville, December 23-(Special.)-The community was shocked yesterday by the sudden death of Mrs. Edward Wink Ter, which occurred at a. m. She was suffering in the early part of the night but got relief: then was taken worse, at 3 clock, and before physician could reach her had expired, heart failure being the cause. Mrs. Winkler as Miss Ailene Steiner was very popular, and was uni versally loved. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ida Steiner, a grand daughter of the late MT. Joseph Steiner, a prominent and wealthy citizen of this place. Three uncles residing in Montgom- cry are Dr. S. J. Steiner. Maj. R. E.. Steiner and Bernard Steiner.
 Mrs Winklers marriage a year ago to MT. Edward H. Winkler was a happy continuation of a bright and winsome girlhood. At 21 years of age she is snatched from a happy home, husband and tender babe of 2 weeks. She Is also survived by her mother, two sisters. Mrs. Arthur Gamble and Miss Clara Steiner, and a brother, Dr. Joe Steiner, of Denver.
 The funeral was conducted by her pas tor, the Rev. w. O. Waggener, at the residence, interment being made at Mag nolia cemetery. Many sorrowing rela- tives and friends were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
NEWBERRY BOOSTS TAFT.
Assistant Secretary of Navy Says
 Ohioan Will Be Chosen.

Detroit Mich, December 23.-Truman H. Newberry, assistant secretary of the navy, who has arrived home from Wash ington for the Christmas holidays, in an interview today announced his support of Secretary Taft for the republican pres- idential nomination and his belief that he would receive it. He said:
 Its Secretary Taft for the presidency; there's no question about that He will be the nominee of the republican party, and it is a golden opportunity for Mich igan to back him from the start. Michi- gan for many years has been bringing up the rear, standing around undecided until the choice was made, and then fall ing into line. Now here is Michigan's s chance to get in the vanguard for Taft from the start. He is sure, I am posi- tive of it, to get the nomination..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
MASSON'S SON GETS
 VERDICT IN SUIT
SENSATIONAL CASE COMES TO AN END WITH RESULT AGAINST THE WIDOW, WHO MAY MAKE AN APPEAL.

Mobile, December 23.--At 11:35 o'clock tonight the jury in the Mason will case returned verdict that the will offered for probate by the widow of the deceased was not the last will and testament Of James Henry Mason, ST. This, in eff feet is a victory for James Henry Mas son, Jr., the only son of the deceased. who had cut his offspring off with the $25 GOO.
 The jury was out one hour and nine minutes, having retired at 10:26 o'clock tonight after six days of continuous hear ing and on top of eight hours of oratorical effort by the attorneys. The speech by Maj E. M. Robinson for the contestant, young Mason, attracted the greatest crowd ever gathered in the court house and cheers were given during his speech, which caused the judge to threaten to clear the room if repeated.
 The case may be appealed to the su- preme court by the widow of MT. Mas son, the second wife of the decedent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Christmas Trees,

The Sunday school of the Methodist church will give their annual Christ mas tree Tuesday evening at the church. The members of the church are cordially invited to attend.
 The Presbyterian Sunday school will give their annual Christmas tree at the Presbyterian hall Christmas eve. All members invited to be present.
 All the arrangements have been made for the annual Christmas tree given by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which will be given at the Elks home on Avenue F Christmas Day at 9 o'clock. fine programme will be rendered and a splendid time Is assured to all who attend. Everybody welcome,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Treasurer Wants Rondsmen.

Jackson, Miss, December 23.-(Speciai) Hon. George R. Edwards, Jr., of McCool. state treasurer-elect, who has been turned down by the guarantee companies on his ;25o,0oo, Is still in Jackson, and though rather downcast at the turn of affairs, is very hopeful t.. :. the people of the state. appreciating his situation. will come to his relief and make his bond, excessive though it may be. In the meantime the legislature will be asked to materially reduce the size of the bond to somewhere within reason and state Repositories demanded, so that his liability will not be so great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
MERCHANTS DISCUSS TRADE CONDITIONS We'll Pleased With Outlook In
 Bessemer PRISONERS ARE LIBERATED In Accordance with Custom Large Number Will Be Turned Out
 of Bessemer Prison-Per-
 sonaI and General.
PRISONERS ARE LIBERATED

Bessemer, December 23-(Special)- At an early hour this morning most of the merchants predicted that the Christ mas trading would be very light on ac- count of the inclemency of the weather. However, this has proven to have been a false impression as business has been exceptionally fine all over the city and everyone seems to be very well pleased with the outlook for a good business for tomorrow.
 Several of the merchants were inter- viewed today, among them being D. H. Fulton of Fulton Bros.
 MT. Fulton stated that he was agree ably surprised at the amount of busi- ness that had been done curing the day.
 E. L. Huey of the Huey Furniture Co.,. stated that his business had held up re- markedly well. and he expected good trade during the entire week.
 Percy Benton ct Benton Bros, said his firm had no kick to make on the business that was being done.
 Sam Lefkovits of Brick & Lefkovits. stated that while business had been off during the past week, he was very much pleased with the outlook for the present week.
 I. A. Lewis of the Long-Lewis Hard ware Co.,, stated that business was good and he believed that it would continue to hold up during the holidays.
 George Harrison of the Harrison, Ban croft Co.,, stated that business for the past week was surprisingly good, and his firm was looking forward to a good holiday trade.
 There can be no doubt but that the pay days on Saturday, although they were comparatively small, helped Dusi- ness generally to a great extent. Those that had money coming to them did nol hesitate to turn it loose, and for that reason business was boosted consldera- ply. , Of course every one looks for little lull immediately after the Christmas ana New Years holidays, but 1t is not thought by conservative merchants in this city that business will be more than ordlnari- ly affected as a result of the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Quiet Day for Police.

There was an exceptionally light docket at the police court this morn ing, notwith anding the fact that the holiday season Is on. There were about Is cases of a minor nature, which were quickly disposed of by Mayor D. F. Sugg. Joe Woseki was fined $25 on a charge of assaulting a restaurant keep- CT with a weapon. The general order in Ensley is good and though the streets are crowded with people there is but little disorder. There was an arrest today for discharging fire works in the fire limits of the city. Chief of Police Merriman is determined to en- force the ordinance regulating the dis charge of fireworks in the prescribed limits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Foreman Has Foot Mashed.

John Grover, labor foreman at the steel paint. had his foot badly mash ed this morning by a large piece of Axe timber falling on it. Grover was in charge of a gang of men at work on the new extension to the open hearth. They were moving several heavy pieces of lumber and while directing this work his foot was badly crushed. He was taken to the Cunningham hospital wh ere his injuries were attended to and was then taken home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24

who has been the guest of Mrs. O. $. Mackey, left tonight for Atlanta to attend the wedding of Miss Blanche Davis.
 Ed Lind arrived yesterday from Au- burn. Ala to spend the Christmas h oli- days with his parents on Avenue and Fourteenth street.
 There will be no meeting of Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, on Tuesday night, December 24, owing to the holidays.
 J. B. Tendon, local operator for the Western Union Telegraph company, has resigned his position and left for Mexi- co. Mrs. Jay Gould Is in charge of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Hamilton Bank Investigated.

New York. December 23.-The grand jury today began an investigation into the affairs of the Hamilton bank of liar. lem, which recently closed it's doors. The inquiry is the result of a communication sent by Frank White. the receiver of tht bank. to Attorney General Jackson, de- claring that unlawful overdrafts had been permitted and suggesting that District Attorney Jerome be asked to start an in vestigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
CREDITORS WILL
 NOT ACCEPT OFFER
PROPOSITION TO SETTLE LIABIL- TIES OF GRAY & KENNEDY, SELMA BANKRUPTs, IS DEcLIN- ED-MEETING ADJoURNS.

Selma, December 23.-(Special) )-Cred- itors of Gary & Kennedy, the large whole sale grocery firm that went into banS- ruptcy November F, met today but ad- journed until next Monday.
 The liabilities are over $200,000. An ot- fer to settle at 25 per cent was not &C., cepted There is some division over me appointment of trustee and considerable interest attaches to the coming meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Swedish Christmas Service.

Services will be held at the Ensley Christian church, corner of Twenty first street and Avenue r, on. "Wednesday evening, "Jeel Sagen''-at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Karl Arry of the Scandinavian missions in the southern states, will conduct the services. The theme will be Christ Born for the Salvation of Man" Everybody Is cordially invited to this service. Rev. Arry Is q well known Swedish missionary and has been in Ensley on several previous oc- ca SiOnS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Personal and General.

A good many of the students who are attending school at the University Of Alabama and Auburn are expected home tomorrow to spend the Christmas holi- days.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Bigler and Miss Nell lie Bigler left this morning for Cincinnati, where they expect to visit for the next two weeks.
 John McCabe, who is quite sick with typhoid fever. is reported to be resting fairly we'll this evening.
 Mir and Mrs. Gray Huffman of North Birmingham are visiting in the city.
 Chief of Police Wallace. who had his leg badly sprained some time ago, is fast recovering.
 Miss Coniff and Miss Kathleen Coniff will entertain at a dinner party at their home on Nineteenth street and Eighth avenue Wednesday evening.
 Miss Ray Marcus of Montgomery has arrived in the city and is the guest of Mrs. Sol ErIick.
 Mrs. S. H. Price has returned from a visit to Florence.
 MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Flynn have arrived from Tennessee, and will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Waller during the Christmas holidays.
 Mitchell will regret to learn that he is confined to his bed, suffering from a severe attack of fever.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Whitten and fam fly of Lipscomb beg to express their thanks to their many friends for the acts of kindness during the illness of MT. Whitten's sister. Miss Fannie.
 The annual Christmas entertainment will be given by the Methodist church at the church on Christmas evening. The exercises will be pretty and interesting and the public is cordially invited to be present.
 Mrs R. L. Crook left this morning for a visit to relatives in Vicksburg, Miss.
 Miss Kathleen Walker entertained a number of her little friends at the home of Dr. and Mrs. c. D. Waller. Games were played and delicious refreshments were served.
 There will be special services at the Christ church on Christmas morning. An excellent programme has been arranged. and a musical treat is in store for those that attend
 Chambers 1icAdory of Jonesboro has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-24
Bennett-H oIbrooks.

Decatur December 23.-(Special.)- Rhuben Bennett of New Decatur and Miss Halbrooks of Danville were mar ried yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides parents at Danvile. They arr rived in New Decatur today and will make that city their future home.