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The oasis., 1907-09-28

Hermosillo, yielded 4.08 ounces of silver, 4 of an ounce in gold, and 39% copper. A tunnel run in upon the north end of the Cerro Tortuga, at level of fifty feet above the bottom of the ravine, within few hundred feet would cut 300 feet below the croppings, and would give backs of that depth a distance of 1900 feet or more, and ought to develop a very
 VALUABLE ORE BODY.
 Crossing the ravine between Ger TO Tortuga and the second hill in the series, the ledge shows the same strong and we'll defined character through that eminence, distance, of about 300 yards. Samples taken there by me assayed 2.60 oz. silver, 8 of an ounce of gold, and
The oasis., 1907-09-28

and at various places along the ledge are old workings which go to indicate that at some time in the past such ores were extracted
 Whether they were rich pockets that were exhausted, or the rock proved too low in value for the gambusinoS, are subjects for specu- lation only. The antigua miners looked for grass root propositions only, and they were not in search of copper, so their explorations
 went to no great depth, unless con- tinuously rich and profitable. Sam ples taken from the cropping on the north end of the Cerro Tortu- ga, at the time of our visit, assayed by the National Metal Company at
The oasis., 1907-09-28
CALUMET AND SONORA MINES
continued

ing ravines, is landmark known well in the vicinity as Cerro Toru- ga ("Turtle Hill"), along the crest of which the ledge rises a most con spicuous object, displaying great masses of iron quartz fecked
 throughout with specks and punches of copper carbonates. As in all other places the ore is kindly looking quartz, and would be desig- Dated by any metallurgist as gold
 and silver bearing, which it is;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06

Croquettes de Veau Champignon Petit Pois en Case Broied Spring Chicken on Toast Watercress, Duchess Potatoes, Asparagus Roederer Stuffed Tomato Salad Bengal Strawberry Ice Cream in Case ! Cake. Cafe Noir
 Cigars Cigarettes And on the back were deeply imprinted the words. Now, You're Finished, 23."
 "WouId You Carer"
 The Press Glee club, with great ability. rendered several selections, the first of which was that admirable parody on Would You Carer" Here are a pair of stanzas:
 Let's suppose for just a minute That George Ward was out of town. And suppose that in his absence You his job was holding down. Would you let the poor old gamblers To some quiet place repair, Just to have one game of poker, Tell me, truly, would you care?
 CHORUS. "would you care if B. M. Allen Met a girl who broke his heart? Would you care if Melville Drennen At a wedding would take part? Would you care if in the papers You should find this startling line, Conner names police commission Tell me, truly, would you care?
 CHORUS. "Would you care if we should leave you? Would you care If we should stop? Do you think that if we do not Some one will call in d cop? Would you care if N. B. Feagin Sentenced every negro here To a cookship in our kitchens? Tell me, really, would you carer"
 Playing With Dearie. Then followed a song which spread bushes over the faces, one at a time, of many of the honorary members, as the verses proceeded. Here are few stanzas:
 "This towns growing older each day, This towns growing cleaner they say; For our young Mayor sits tight on the lid, He's doing his best though he's but kid. He's run all the buns far away He's interviewed most every day. Sometimes we thought that O Brien would
 win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
Bill Board Poster.

Another stunt was a bill board poster, who walked the length of the hall, and. by the order of Mayor Ward, proceeded to paste amusing posters on the wall, sucn as "Hlgdon's Bloodhounds in Full Ac- ton" .'tDon't Fail to See Walter Moore less, and Henry B. Yellow in Their Great Hit. D use John Temple Graves Chill Tonic for the Sub-Treasury Fever, Southern Club Skating Rink, the Best Skates in the City" "Don't Forget to Read the Latest in Fiction. entitled, Hot Air and More of It. by Joseph H. Hoad- ley, for Sale at All Gate City News stands.''
 Then, while the guests were eating chicken on toast. the toastmaster read A letter from "Our Absent Guest,' John Temple Graves, as follows:
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empty upon their helpless hospitality some reams of the advice which is the largest stock I carry-and the most un- popular.
 T wanted to see if could entice back to Atlanta some of the battalion of good citizens which you have captivated by your charms.
 And to be perfectly honest, I was ahun- ge-ed after the feast of reason which I foresee, and the flow of that sparkling 'sipirt which if 1t cheers, is welcome; and if it inebriates, Is held as a sacred secret in the fourth estate"
 But all this Is denied me by the cir cumstances which rule my realm and I must rely upon you and Col. Ed Barrett, Mai Richard Johnston and Gen. Rufus Rhodes to shed for me the tears of dis appointment which shall let fall on Fri day evening", when I find myself an un- willing absentee from the royal revelry of the Birmingham Press club. With cor dial acknowledgements, your friend.
 JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES"
 lnterspersed With Songs.
 The programme was interspersed with beautiful songs rendered by the Dixie Male quartette, composed of William H. Slattery, first tenor; George l.. Ryan. sec ond tenor; Wyatt J. Heflin, baritone, and J. T. Wilson, bass.
 When the plates were removed the toasts began, and short addresses were made by Rufus N. Rhodes, W. W. Crawford, Wilson Brown, Oscar R. Hundley, R. F. Johnston, Col. John w. Tomlinson, O. B. Gaut and W. B. Phillips.
 MT. Johnston's talk was an original parody of an address by T. C.. Bush, in which he explained how he was irnbued with his peace instincts. MT. Phillips caused much laughter by his pedagogic address, closing the evenings fun
 Arrangements Were Unique.
 The banquet hall presented a unique and wonderful appearance Extending nearly the full length had been con- structed little house, with slanting roof, made entirely of matrices, or the inn pressions from which the daily papers are printed. The top was ceiled with copies of the daily newspapers, while around the sides rows of electric lights spread a genial glow over the scene.
 Down the full length were two long tables, with places for more than 100, and the toastmaster's chair was stationed in the center. At one end the little stage on which several stunts were performed, was raised above the tables
 Each plate was decorated appropriately,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
Local Weather Data.
LITERARY SOCIETIES
 HOLD JOINT MEETING
Attractive Programme Carried Out at High School Yesterday Afternoon.
 Live Debate on Live Topic.

The regular joint meeting of the literary societies of the Birmingham High school was held in the II Sh school auditorium yesterday afternoon, the exercises begin ming shortly after 12:3O o'clock. The so- cieties participating were the Aglaia and Pierian, the girls societies; the Yancey and IIilftard, the boys societies. and the Euterpean club, the musical organization The following programme was rendered:
 Piano duet, Miss Nina and Miss Edith Bain.
 Debate, Resolved, That Compulsory Education Should Be Adopted in Ala bama." Affirmative, Miss Lillian Orr and hIr Robert Thach; negative, Miss Mary Cameron and MT. Derrel Nevins.
 Humorous recitation, George Copeland.
 The debate was the principal item of ln- terest on the programme, and both sides were upheld ably The judges decided In favor of the affirmative, the Rev pr. J. w. Stagg rendering the decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
President Smith Presides.

The president of the club, Ross C.. Smith, presided with his characteristic ceverness and directed the various stunts admirably. His welcome address, though short, broke the ice for an evening of enjoyment and when he had welcomed both honorary and active members to the feast, the elaborate meal began.
 After the first course, telephone bell rang Everybody looked to see Presi- dent Smith. taking down the receiver and saying hello "Who is that?'' he con tinued; "Dr. John w. Stagg? Who did you want to speak to? A newspaper re- porter. Oh, yes, you want that Fourth avenue carbuncle removed. I'll have it done immediately"
 The telephone stunt was repeated sew eral times to the amusement of the crowd. Then, after few more courses, a post man appeared, yawning, and carrying a bunch of cards. 'Who are you?" asked the toastmaster. I'm J. Rivers Carter, he replied, "and it was noted that the cards bore the date of December 26, 1906. "Delivered with your characteristic promptness, see,' said MT. Smith, and then proceeded to read the contents throwing the banqueters into convulsiVe laughter.
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and under the covers the little souvenir menu book peeped forth. This was indeed | a work or art. Instead of the ordinary covers In printing, the front and back | were merely the impression of the type on fine matrix paper Mandy appeared | in the center, ringing the dinner bell. ] and summoning the banqueters to eat. Above her was the word Menu" and | the headings of the title pages of the
 three Birmingham daily papers.
 The inside of the menu card besides
 the menu and lists of officers, contained
 | a dozen of Artist Blackman's best car
 | toons, prepared especially for the book,
 several of which are reproduced on this page. "The Postmaster" Ross c. Smith, and
 John Temple Graves appeared on the pages of honor, and were followed by car- toons of Walter Moore, Erskine Ramsey, John w. Tomllnson, Governor Conner, Frank P. OBrien, George Ward, T. G.. Bush, R. W. Burnett and others. This is the menu:
 Menu.
 Manhattan Cocktail Canape of Russian Caviar
 Almonds Olives Celery Apollinaris Pottage, Turtle, Clear Banquet Waters
 Soft Shell Crabs Tartar Sauce Pommes Julienne Haute Sauterne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
But Ward got there by the depth of his

But Ward got there by the depth of his
 skin. Chorus:
 Georgie. our Georgie, Nothing's worth while in single life, Why don't you settle and marry wife. Georgie, our Georgie, Give us your hand for we understand You Georgie. The worlds growing older each day. The worlds growing peaceful they say For Teddy'll have peace If 1t comes with And, oh, his peace board Is quite out
 of sight He's gathered from far and from near, Men void of folly and fear Sometimes we think we are much in the
 push For part of the board is made from our
 Bush. Chorus:
 I. G.. our T. C.,
 You got that place through Bookers
 love,
 In Noah's time he'd have made you
 his dove,
 T. G., our T. G.,
 Give us your hand for we understand You T. G. The Dukes growing older each day, His heads growing balder they say. Mccormick and he both seem very poor But they manage to keep the wolf from
 the door. He holds the girls hands every night, They say he makes love out of sight, But alas, and alack. he's a bachelor still And the Country club sits on top of the
 hill. Chorus:
 ErsSine. oh, Erskine, All of the girls dream of you Your dream of the golf links didn't come
 A true.
 Erskine oh. Erskine. That letter was grand, but we under
 stand
 You Esrline Chorus:
 B. B., our B. B.,
 Nothings worth while but dreams of
 you,
 Finley won't let all your dreams come
 true. B. B., our B. B.,
 Show us your hand for we understand You, B. B.
 School Is Opened. When the banqueters were enjoying the SlTdWDefJ credin SlppinS liic Nouiiei J juice, who should enter the door but a rosy faced school teacher, just the em- | bodiment of a Cullman strawberry, and step briskly up the steps to the stage. All l eyes turned to watch him as he removed | his overcoat remarked upon the weather, and looked as sweet as he knew how. | Twas Joseph B. Babb. l Seating himself at his desk the teacher proceeded to ring the bell whereupon the scholars trooped in. Leading the line was Salome, a lassie in red dress and buxom front, who looked the part of a primrose just newly sprung in spring, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
Most Successful Entertainment in History of Organization
 Given at Hotel HiIIman
UNIQUE FEATURES PUT
 GUESTS IN GOOD HUMOR
Songs, Speeches and Jokes Serve to Make Everyone Present Enjoy an Evening of Rare
 Pleasure.

Oh, ye who scribble in the sands, ye who write upon the heavens, ye who split the ears of hosts with roaring oratory, ye who tickle the funny bones of men, have ye left the banquet tables? Not yet, but soon.
 Arthur surrounded by all his knights was not so glorious. Neither has the sun ever risen upon such a concourse.
 "A health to the friends, the visitors and the guests of the Birmingham Press clubl' The scribblers feel confident that they have added brighter laurels to their already glowing successes.
 The spirit of fun and pleasantly flowed merrily for four short hours last night at the Hillman banquet. Never was there more harmony nor witticism so apt as in the punts that were sent home to Bir- minghams best men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06

who, in ordinary society, would be Simon Splro. Jr.
 Close at her heels walked Wilson Ca- ruso Brown a full moon sort of boy. looking as if he had just gotten out of the swimming hole, o. S. Finch. Then followed Sam Will John, a lad Just come from fishin trip in the sticks near Montgomery, wearing the smile that won't come off, or E. R. Norman.
 When these were seated Henry Badham came in, and with tears in his voice, gave an excuse for his tardiness. He was the son of a banker, a chap who knew it all, and was not afraid to show it-Walter Blackman. At that moment noise was heard at the door and Henry was sent to investigate He returned with the in- formation that 1t was a cab. and the occupant refused to give his name. Bring him in," was the order, and Henry pro- duced Arthur Johnson, timid little boy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
Criminal Court.
Steel City Realty Company.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the probate clerks office yesterday by the Steel City Realty company, which proposes, as the title of the company in- dicates, to conduct a general real estate and rental business. with central offices in Ensey. The authorized capital stock of the company, which is full paid, IS s5O00 The officers and Directors elected for the first year are the following: E. R. Pegram, president R. E. Meade. vice president and H. S. Meade, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Business was very quiet in the courts yesterday. Judge Coleman, in the hrsl division of the circuit court was engaged trying the case of Jesse Thompson vs. J. P. McCary
 In the second division of the circuit court yesterday Judge Lane dismissed the cases of J. M. Garner vs. E. l.. Hayes and City Loan and Banking company Vs. Southern Railway company.
 In the ehancery court the arguments In the case of the Southern Steel company vs. Wiley Hopkins ct al. were reusmed yesterday morning and had not concluded when court adjourned.
 ". II. Smith flied bill in the chancery court yesterday against D. J. Moore, seek ing to compel the performance Of con- tract entered into between the parties whereby the defendant agreed to sell plaintiff lots 1e and 20, in block lo, on Ave nue c, in Ensley.
 Carrie Tupper ct al vs. A. A. Cooper et al i5 the title of bill praying that cer- tain described property be sold for distrl- button.
 G. E. Edwards files a bill against Mary Scluegs, concluding with a prayer that the court establish and declare an eqult- GDlc uluitSaSe Oii e,i house, the property of the respondent, Tn favor of the plaintiff.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday the case of Dr. Jim Osborne, charged with bigamy, was passed on ac- count of the illness of an important Wit ness.
 The case of Joe Hooper, charged with manslaughter in the first degree, was called and both sides announced ready. The case will be taken up this morning.
 Henry McGruden, charged with Varry- ing a concealed weapon, was acquitted. Monroe Greer, charged with receiving stolen property. was tried. Ills case was given to the jury.
 Today will be sentence day in the first and second divisions of the criminal courts. No cases of any great importance will come before the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
John Temple Graves Letter.

Atlanta, Ga, April 4, l9Oi, D. III. "Mr Ross Smith, President Blrmingham ! Press Club Birmingham.
 1 My Dear MT. Smith-At o'clock this 1 evening there arises a business matter of extraordinary importance affecting my 1 paper and maturing tomorrow when
 1 makes it imperatively necessary that | should remain at home.
 | q have immediately wired you to this | effect but I cannot possibly tell you now | sincerely I regret the unexpected obstacle
 l in the way of my pleasure
 | q have other important engagements | this month-at the Bryan banquet in , Chattanooga on the 10th; the Jefferson banquet in New York on the 18th; the 1 Iroouois club banquet in Chicago on the l 2Oth-but I say to you frankly and sln- l cerely that I looked forward with more
 pleasure and enjoyment to the Birming- | ham Press club banquet than to all or i them put together Please convey to the club my cordial greetings of good fellowship and my more | than ordinary regrets at my misfortune. q wanted to see Birmingham, the | Magic City whose almost impudent growth is putting Atlanta on its mettle. I wanted to shiver a loving lance with my dear and valued friend Governor John- ston-may his senatorial day advance. q wanted to see just where you auda- C1OuS youngsters were pi SpoiSu " ioSe.iS the sub-treasury, which is still in the air, or up the sapent sleeve of Cortel- you.
 ."I wanted to serach for myself the bag in which you wise old snipe hunters had | led astray the innocent and guileless | Guys of our dear Columbia. q wanted to see if your progressive wisdom had found key to better rail-
 | road schedules or to easier rates or more | tranquil legislation.
 q wanted to make inquiry as to the
 real mark of population which you had l set for the next decade, so as to tell At-
 lanta what she had to do, to hold her | own.
 q wanted to give my brethsren of the
 Alabama press some expressions of my ] sincere and affectionate regard, and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-06
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 5.-Forecast for Ala bania and Mississippi: Fair and colder Saturday and Sunday; increasing cloudi- ness and fresh northwest winds.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03
COMING
For One Day Only

Prof. Bra un, "HlmscIf." the
man yop hear 50 much about,
owing 10 his many remarkable
cures at Quincy and Palmyra,
the past summer, without drugs
knife, "rubbing." etc. He will
look you rn the eye and tell your
disease, and where located in
five minutes or forfeit 800. No
charge tor examination or treat
meht, unless you wish to make
a voluntary donation. This Is
a rare opportunity and sufferers
missing it, will regret it the bal
ance Of tteir lives. AS the
the crowd of patients will be
necessarily large, call early.
Consultations in private, AT
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Charlie r. Chick, of Denver,
Colo, is now holding. the work
bench down at Dimmitt's. He
is credited with being a first
class watch repairer and en-
graYer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Mr.. Lowery, better known as
Pan Handle Pete has quit the
Huston lumber yard and gone
to work on the Katy section at?
Hassard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Or. W. B. A. McNutt shipped
by express, Tuesday, the fancy
registered saddle sucking colt
to the purchaser, J. 9. Hutch
ings, Bloomfield, Mo. "
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Mrs. E. M. Reid, of Perry.
Oklahoma, is the guest OF her
brother-in.law, Il. B. Reid and
family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

DIR. A. K. Rutledge and wife
went to Hannibal yesterday. II
was the first time they have
been away together for twenty
years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03
Two Babes.

The first child a boy, has ar.
rived at the home of Hon. r. s.
McClintic.
Jackson W. Rouse is again a
papa and again it is a girl.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Mrs. Fl. G.. Johnson is visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. E L .
Luke at Coin, Iowa.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

D. K. Yowell has let go o.
his bakery and restaurant ia
Quincy. He traded it for the
w. H. Jacobs 1872 acre farm near
Hunnewell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

r. F. Perceall, W. b. Hays
aud r. M, Spalding are TAX
ing IN the Sweepstakes gun
shoot at Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Mrs. Robert Christian aud9
Katie LyeIl have been the,
guests of their friend, Mrs. Mary.
Hord. -uua2 8,.aMy
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

James M. johnson. Of Mer-
cedes, Texas, arrived Tuesday
to spend some two weeks with
the homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

The A. E. Meyer sale has
been postponed again on ac-
count of the illness of his son,
Charlie.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03
VIM. A. Sullivan,
Cash ClOthier.
Monroe HOrSeS

The fol wing Monroe horses
have been shipped to the great
Springfield. Ill. fair: Jack
Mcdonald aud Cav Coleman,
Buchanan Bros; Missouri Den.
mark, DR.. s. Maddox; Made
O'Neal, James Dimmitt: Eva
Hustler, James MARTIN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Mrs. John Thomas is visiting
the homefolks at Canton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Misses louise Lyon and
Bertha Jaeger left Tuesday for
Tu sd, 1. T., to visit. Mrs. Geo
T. williamson, Miss Lyons
sister.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Mrs. 9. L. E!zea and sister,
Miss Tomye Ely, were Quincy
shoppers yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Take your watch to Dimmitt
Tor repair He has the best re.
pairer money can get.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

j H McClintic and son J. H.,
Jr., S H Wade. Mrs. Friend
Saunders and Miss Tessie Grimm
saw Teddy 90 by the Bluff City
Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Great Values in millinery
goods at Miss Bodkins Oct. Alb
and 5th.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

w. u. II. y. will meet with
Mrs. |, W. Read at 8 p. m. next
Tuesday. ...
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

George Hanson and wife went
to st. Louis Tuesday for a visit
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Let Dimuitt's new man do
your Watch Repairing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

l want your watch and clock
pairing j J. Dimmitt, Jew.
eler, Monroe City, Mo
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

The musical recital Monday
night netted the young ladies'
81 9 for their friend.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

G. Lyell and wife started for
Dallas, Texas, Tuesday. The
trip being made in the interest
Of Mrs. L2eli's health
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

DR. Dallas'of Huauewell, was,
with Monroe friends Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

George Foley is now the
pleasing clerk of E. L Reid, the
meat merchant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Misses Ellen Walker, Emma
Jackson and Edmond Walker
were Quincy visitors Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Miss Edith JaIman has been
with Palmyra friends,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-10-03

Go to Dimmitt's tor Engrav.
ing. He has a fine Engraver--
work guaranteed.