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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
BEREAVEMENT IS
 GIVING TROUBLE Cave-In Adds Heavily to A. B.
 & A. Expense BESSEMER LIBRARY NOTES Band Concert Proves Big Success. Bessemer Merchants Want Miners Allowances Paid In Cash-Per-
 sona and General News.
BESSEMER LIBRARY NOTES
By J. F. LEE.

Bessemer August 12.-(SpeciaD-T caving in of the steep embankment at Reeders gap last Saturday, which en- dangered the lives of the steam shovel operators and demolished the big 60 ton shovel, may mean the holding up of further work on this branch of A. B. and A. construction for some time to come.
 Since the first cave-in large quanti- ties of dirt have been falling in othei places along the embankment, and large cracks have appeared in the earth as far as 30 feet back from the comb of the cut MT. c. D. Smith Of the contracting firm of c. D. Smith x Co. of Memphis, which firm has the contract for this branch of the work, was on the ground today, and when asked as to whether or not they would go right ahead with the work, said that he was unable to answer until he could submit a report to the A. B. and used as borrow pit from which the dirt has been used to make the big fills between Arlington avenue and Feeders gap. It is understood that the engineers plans called for a one-fourth to one slope, and should they continu with the work, it will perhaps have to be changed to a one to one slope. which will necessitate the removal of thous ands of yards of dirt in excess of what is needed to finish the fills. With these conditions facing us, 1t will cost $40,OO0 to complete this branch of the work, just from this cut into Besse mer," said MT. Smith.
 The question may be brought up as to who will be liable for the casualties, the main point at issue being Wheth CT or not the work has been carried on exactly as specified by the A. B. and A engineers This within itself is ah item of considerable magnitude, as ii involves very large sum of money In the meantime the A. B. and A. will no doubt make it's arrangements to enter Birming gham over the Louisville and Nashville's tracks from Pelham but it is hoped that work on the Bes- semer end will not be delayed any un- usual length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

It is said that publishers classify the book season into two periods The fall publications begin usually in September and go on through the early part of De- cember. The spring season lasts from January until July. In the meantime there is no law against publications, for books, like the famous brook, Ego on for ever" But this interim is usually re- garded as the 'slack season."
 few publishers disregard the arti- ficial divisions, and this August will see the advent of a new novel from the pen of Marie Corelli, entitled Holy Orders; or the Tragedy of a Quiet Life," and Ford Madox Hueffers MT. Apollo" These will come from the London Pulp fishing house of the Metheuns, and are said to be highly commended.
 Among future publications to which readers have the pleasure of looking for ward, will be book by W. R. H. Trow- bridge, called Seven Splendid Sinners" ," It is an historical effort the action be- ing furnished by such celebrated women as Madame de Chateroux, Madame Pom padour, the Duchess of Kenda, Lola Mon tez, Catherine of Russia, and the Com tesse de Lamotte, whose perfidy stripped the throne of France of It's last vestige of respect. This galaxy makes a bril- liant ensemble.
 A volume of "Recollections," left by David Christie Murray will soon be pub lished and will be received with delight by the many admirers of this brilliant writer, who as a soldiers, journalist and war correspondent, won renown with his versatile pen. He was most cosmopoli- tan writer having visited nearly every place of importance on the globe.
 This volume will contain many letters from noted people, Robert Louis Steven son included and will no doubt be wide ly read
 The lovers of Jean Jacques Rosseau, will hail with delight Mrs Fredericka Mc- Donalds book soon to be published. The Jacques Rousseau" The book will be in vindication of Rousseaus private life and Mrs. Mcdonald claims that many sen sational documents have fallen Into her hands which makes it possible for her to give facts in regard to the great FTenchman which for nearly DO years have been effaced by false criticism.
 Many other new books are spoken of but these seem to be the uppermost with the English publishers at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Never An Old

Suit, Dress or piece of goods in this house. Isn't that a bold statement9 There's a mighty good reason, ,too-THE MARX RULE accounts for 1t. At the end of each season we devote two weeks to house. cleaning-and during that time we absolutely sell all reasonable goo ds - at prices-Well you have never seen the like if you haven't attended one of our M ARK R U l. D SALES. They are now going on. We are selling all this seasons Linen, Silk and Wool Suits and costumes like this-$5.00 for $500 and $500 gar ments-$7.50 for $25.00 garments, etc.-$15.00 for $5O.OO and $75.00 gar ments. Then there Is. our entire wash fabric stock being cleaned out at 5c, 10c, 171a; were 2Oc to 75c and so on throughout the house. Look through the Marx Store. The cool est, brightest bargain spot in all this city beau tiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Barbecue at Westlake.

A party of Bessemer people enjoyed an old-fashioned barbecue at Westlake to- day Harry c. Grigsby was the host and he proved himself a postmaster in the business, and the entire party spent a most pleasant day. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. G. R. Lewis, MT. and Mrs. W. H. Dennis MT. and Mrs w.. p. Golson, MT. and Mrs. William Wal lick, pr. and Mrs. J. S. Winters, Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Edmundson of Woodward, Mrs Nora Golson, Mrs. H. L. Rains or Birmingham, Mrs. George E. Mohns or Ensley, Mrs. Isaac Perkins and Mrs. J. c. Berry of Birmingham, Miss Winnie Westmoreland of Athens, who is visit ing Mrs. H. c. Grigsby; Miss Lalla Dem his of Hopkinsville, Ky, who is visiting Mrs. w. H. Dennis; Miss Tinkerpaugh, MT. and Mrs. J. r. Lee, Mrs. Ewing, A. Leo Mark of Birmingham and mine host H. c. Grigsby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
NOVEL DEFENSE
 BY ACCUSED MAN

New Orleans, August 12-Somewhat of a novel defense was made in the first city criminal court today by John R. Petrich, formerly cashier of the Postal Telegraph company in this city, when he was placed on trial on the charge of having stolen $10,000 from the cornpany about year ago. Petrich claims that during the strike of operators employed by the Postal Telegraph company during 1907 the concern received messages and charged full tolls on them and then sent them all or part of the way by mail After making this point his counsel set forth the claim that such money col lected did not lawfully belong to the Pos tai Telegraph company, and therefore the company could not charge embezzlement when Petrich's chortage occurred during the strike.
 Petrich left New Orleans when the shortage was discovered, but was Ia fer arrested in New Mexico and brought back for trial. A verdict in the case is expected tomorrow.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
concert Well Attended.

The band concert at the City park last night was a success from every stand point The music that was furnished by the Bessemer band was of very high grade and highly enjoyed. About $20 was realized from the refreshments that were served, and as all the delicacies were do- nated this will give the Civic Improve ment club a neat little sum to pay on the expense incurred in building the pavilion and the other Improvements that they have recently made in the park, for which they are receiving the commendation of the entire public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Public Library Notes.

The trustees of the public library have recently furnished the building with the best make of screens, w..-~.. has freed the reading room of the an- noyance of mosquitoes and files.
 The ladies on the board desire spe- cially to call the attention of the young men to the many magazines and papers provided for their entertainment. Be- sides all the popular magazines. all the local weeklies and the Birmingham daily papers are supplied, and MT. Grif fin Martin has recently added the Sun day edition of the Louisville Courier Journal The grass around the build- ing is kept beautifully green, and It is the intention of the librarian and her assistant to grow flowers, on the lot between the library and the city hall, which has recently been freed of weeds.
 The book committee gratefully ac- knowledges the gift of pr. J. s. Win ters of the complete works of Eugene Field; also an order from MT. Griffin Martin, through a local firm, for l2 most recent books of biography and fic- ton. Among the list is "A Belle of the Fifties," by Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Will Reveals Romance.

! Minneapolis, Minn., August 12.-Ffling of the will of the late Robert Pratt, former mayor of Minneapolis, today revealed a romance. A share in his estate, valued at $20,000, is left to Mary Bettin, MT. Pratt's house. keeper, "who has agreed to become my wife" reads the will. Miss Bettin gets 5000 capital stock in the Zenith Tele- phone company of Duluth, and $2500 from a life policy. MT. Pratt's five sons and daughters by former marriage share the estate with their fathers fiance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13

Than w H. Skinner there was not a more upright and beloved man in the district, and he possesses the high sense of honor that made for him staunch friends of every one with whom he came in contact. The sad news of the condi- tion of his health comes as a blow to his business associates and many friends His mother and two sisters live at Brighton, and he is a nephew of G. D. Mingea of this city. Barring delays en route the party should arrive here about Monday of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Want Cash Instead of Rations.

There will be mass meeting in Rebie hall Thursday night for the purpose of taking some steps to induce the United Mine Workers to pay their men in this community in cash instead of rations, as they are now doing.
 committee approached the merchants Tuesday and said that if the merchants of Bessener would cooperate with them they might be able to get an allowance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Caldwell Valves Examination.

A. J. Caldwell, charged with assaulting with intent to murder Thomas J. Par sons several weeks ago. waived prelim- mary hearing this morning in Justice ". P Gunn's court and was held 1Cnder a 5000 bond to the grand jury This is ease in which a ditch on road worked by Overseer Parsons caused some trouble between the two men, resulting in a difficulty in which 1t Is alleged that Par sons was badly cut with knife In the hands of Caldwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
No Left-Over Fund.

Omaha, August 12.-Chairman Mack of the democratic national committee au- thorized denial tonight of report that fhe national committee had received fund of s30O,0O left over from the last demo- cratic campaign. MT. Mack said the re- port is without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13

in money instead of in rations. It seems that about s15.o00 worth of stuff is sent down in this vicinity every month, all coming from one store, and the conten- ton is that If money was paid the men could spend 1t where they pleased. Everybody is asked to attend the meet ipo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13

week at the Hillman hotel, have gone to Hot Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. James Johns and MT and Mrs. Brett Brown have returned from Ingram Wells, where they spent several weeks.
 Miss Helen Campbell has returned from Chicago.
 Miss Alma Lide will go to Mississippi today to spend a month with relatives
 MT. Julius Phelps is the guest of his mother, Mrs. J. S. Phelps, on the North Highlands.
 Mrs. Fred Rix has returned from Hot Springs, Ark.
 Miss Fannie Stagg has gone to Char Iottesville, Va.
 MT. John Stagg and John Stagg, Jr., have returned from Lake Toxaway, where they spent two weeks. 7 Mrs. Eugene Northington has re- turned from Ingram Wells.
 Miss Pattie Jones is visiting in Vir- ginia.
 Miss Nellie Sloss has returned from a visit of two weeks in Anniston.
 Mrs. T. G. Bush and Miss Annie L. Williams have as their guest Mrs. Rog- CTS of Macon. MT. H. A. Milner, Miss Miriam .Milner and Master Thomas Milner are at Hale Springs. MT. and Mrs. Robert s. Warner have returned from Monterey, Tenn. Miss Abbie c. Butler of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs. LeRoy Holt. MT. and Mrs. M. Shapiro announce the engagement of their daughter Bes' sic to MT. Joseph Davis Cooper ol Brookwood, Ala. The many friends of MT. Shaler N O'Houser will be pleased to learn that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
RICHMOND COLLEGE
A Christian Institution strongly

Endowed and We'll Equipped
 Courses of study to degrees of B. A., B. S.. M. A. and IL. D. Location in Richmond offers many advantages. Library facilities unsurpassed
 Session opens Sept. "A. For catalogue address Prest. r. w. Boatwright. Rich rnond. Va, z-2628t-su-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
HAMILTON COLLEGE.

Lexington, Ky. 10th Year. Famous old scho of the Blue Grass Region. 26 in- structors, of best university training. Splendid buildings newly refurnished. Exclusive patronage. Home care. Music, Art and Elocution. Certificate admits tO Eastcrn Colleges. For Year Book. ad- dress Mrs. Luella w. St. Clair, President.
 6-16-26t- -tu- tn sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
On a Sad Mission.

Mrs. w. J. Tucker and Julian Skinner left today for Las Vegas, N. M., where they go to bring back their brother w H. Skinner who went there several months ago, seeking to regain his health.
 MT. skinner has for several years had charge of the Tennessee company's com missary at Ensley, but during the early part of last winter his health began to tai, and the doctors advised him that he hod tuberculosis of the lungs. He left ,, December for San Antonio, Tex, where he remained until the beginning of spring. when not improving, he went to Las Ve- gas. The physicians out there advised him few days ago that his case was homeless, and If he wished to spend his last days at home. arrangements had best he made at once for his return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13

Ads illustrated with good cuts arc trade winners-The GaWK makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
UNIVERSITY of VIRGINIA,

CharIOttesviIIe, Va. Comprises the following: The College.
 The Department of Graduate Studies.
 The Department of Law. The Department of Medicine. The Department of Engineering. The Department of Agriculture. Located In Piedmont section of Vir- ginia. Next session begins September 12th Send for catalogue. HOWARD WINSTON, Registrar.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Some Hints AS to
 Preserves and Jellies

As this is the season of preserving and making jellies, a few hints in this line, by Monta Marvin, will be of use to the busy house wife. She says:
 In putting up fruit of any kind 1t Is necessary to understand that all cans and lids must be sterilized if the fruit is to be kept from spelling. Get cans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13

there is slight change in his condi- tion, and some hope for his recovery is given by his physicians. It will be, however. many months before he can leave his bed. His mother, whose home is in Anniston, and his brother, MT. Isaac T. Houser of this city, are at his bedside in Guantanamo, Cuba.
 Mrs. T. G. Holt of Atlanta is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Holt. 176l Woodland avenue, North Haven.
 Mrs. John B. weakley has returned from Tuscumbia-
 MT and Mrs. George Leath have named their little daughter Caroline Jo- sephine.
 Mrs. M. P. Messer and her little daughters are at Fruit Cliff farm, near Alexander City.
 A block improvement society, which was organized under pleasant auspices. met yesterday afternoon at the resi- dence of Mrs, John Watts, on Eleventh avenue. The block is No. 7S9. Mrs T. D. Jackson was made president. The next meeting will occur two weeks hence with Mrs. Jackson, and it is ex- pected that the improvement work will proceed very happily. Many excellent plans were discussed at yesterday meeting.
  MT. and Mrs. J. L. Pippen have named their little daughter Edith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
Green Undertaking Co.

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
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week at the Hillman hotel, have gone to Hot Springs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03
A Famous Poison Mystery.

England had famous poison myS-
terry in the last century. Two mem
bers of great club in Manchester,
both men of position and keen polti-
clans, each received, apparently rs a
New Years gift, small boxes contain
ing few cigars of the very highest
quality apparently. Both were taken
fearfully i'll after smoking, and one of
them subsequently died. The cigars
were found to be loaded with poison,
and 1t was said that the man who
recovered only did so because he used
hushed up, because. as was said, the
suspected sender. whose motive was
revenge on account of n lady, was a
man of wealth and power. But this
subject was cleared, and the mystery
was deepened by the following cir.
cumstances A rich Manchester mer-
chant, travelling one day in a railway
car about the time of the incident re-
lated, got into conversation with
most agreeably and highly cultivated
stranger. who finally offered his cigar
case The Manchester man was found
at Leeds almost unconscious and the
only occupant Of the carriage. He
grasped in one of his convulsed hands
the cigar he had been smoking. and aft
err analysis showed it to be identical
with the others. He recovered. but
the stranger was never discovered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03
REMEMBER, | Der.

= REMEMBER, I remember
The house where | was born,
The little window where the sun
II Came peeping In at morn.
He never came a wink too soon
Nor brought too long a day,
But now | often wish the night
Had borne my breath away.
I remember. I remember
The roses red and white
The violets and the lily cups
Those flowers made of light
The lilacs where the robin built
And where my brother set
The laburnum on his birthday
The tree is living yet.
I remember. l remember
Where | was used to swing
And thought the air must rush as fresh
To swallows on the wing.
My spirit flew in feathers then,
That is so heavy now,
And summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow.
remember l remember
The fir tree dark and high.
used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky.
It was a childish ignorance.
But now tits little JOY
To know I'm farther off from heaven
Than when I was a boy.
Thomas Hood.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03

In re-estate Herman Helbig, dec
Order dispensing with appraisement
in said estate, signed.
In re-estate of Charles r. Wilson,
dec Petition of Margaret A. Will
ceased and for letters testamentary
heard August 20. Order directing
commission to take the dispositions of
Rachel Sacomy and James A. c. Hi
EFT, witnesses to the will in the above
entitled estate, signed.
John O'Hare VS.. O. c. Nammen, ct
al. Order dismissing said cause on
motion of plaintiff, signed.
In re-guardianship Laurence e. Oh
liver, ct al, minors. Order fixing
September 81 for hearing petition of
guardian to sell certain real estate of
said minors and requiring all persons
said minors and requiring all persons
interested to appear on said date and
show cause, if any, why said petition
should not be granted and directing
notice. signed.
In re-estate Anders Abrahamsen,
dec. Order directing notice to cred
itors, signed.
Judgment in foreclosure of tax
lien and order of sale signed in the
following cause: f. s. Alvey ct al,
VS.. A. T. Miller.
S. e. Slade Lumber c. VS.. c. r.
Wilson ct al. Memorandum of deci-
sion denying temporary Injunction.
The Goul Co. VS.. Randall-Walk-
err Plumbing Co. Order directing
publication of notice to creditors,
signed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03
Salt as Catarrh Remedy,

Experience has proved that salt Is
one of the few remedies which will
cure catarrh. and rs 1t Is such 4 simple
one it should be one of the first RENE
dies which one suffering from this dis
tressing and annoying disease should
try. A strong solution of salt and wa
ter should be shifted up the nostrils
and retained there by holding the nos
trls closed with the fingers. Repeat
the operation three or four times. Do
not attempt to snuff the salt and water
up both nostrilS, but snuff it into one
nostril while the other is held shut
with the finger. Warm and never cold
water should he used. This operation
should be repeated three or four times
a day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03
The Story ola Medicine.

It's name-"Golden Medical Discovery
was suggested by one OF its most import
ant and valuable ingredients - Golden
Seal root.
Nearly forty years ago, DR.. Pierce dis
covered that he could, by the use of pure,
triple-retined glycerine, aided by GER
tain degree of constantly maintained
heat and with the aid OF apparatus and
appliances designed for that purpose, ex-
tract from our most valuable native me-
dicinal roots their curative properties
much better than by the use of alcohol.
so generally employed. So the now world
famed Golden Medical Discovery" for
the cure Of weak stomach, indigestion. or
dyspepsia. torpid liver, or biliousness and
Kindred arrangements was first made, as
IT eyer since has Oeen, without particle
OF alcohol II It's mase,up.
ents, printed 81 aSefx Bottle .s wra g,pe
will show that it is made from the most
valuable medicinal ro6<s\found growing
in our American forestS All these in
gradients have received the SlToQgcst- en-
gSEfsE95 f@ laf %saia a sH
WGdlcc1 who recQmmeud- them IS he xerY
best remedies ~ the diseases for Yhich
"GoIdeQ NlcdIcalulScQYerY" Isl GdY1sed.
a little book of these endorsements has
been complied by DR.. r. v. Pierce. Of
Buffalo, N. Y. and will be lied free to
any one asking same by postal card, or
letter addressed to the Doctor as above.
From these endorsements, copied from
standard medical books OF all the differ
ent schools of practice, it will be found
that the ingredients composing the Gold
en-, Medical Discovery are advised not
only for the cure of the above mentioned
diseases, but also for the cure of all ca
tarrI3l brpnrhia1 n nd fhrant a tfactinpo
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Coffee Bavarian Cream.

Bavarian creams are among the most
delicious of cold summer desserts and
are, besides, especially nutritious.
Soak two scant tablespoonfuls Of gela-
tin for a couple Of hours In half cup
Of water. Add a pint Of boiling hot
strong Mocha coffee that has just been
freshly made, strain and sweeten to
taste. Cool a little and while cooling
beat a pint Of thick cream to stiff
froth. Pour In gradually the coffee
and gelatin, continuing the beating
until the whole mixture is thickened.
Pour into a mold and set In pan of
cracked ice cover and stand in the cell
lar or iceboX until needed. Serve with
an abundance of whipped cream. Many
people who cannot drink coffee with
out Inconvenience find that coffee
served in cream or jelly agrees with
them perfectly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-03
For County Treasurer.

A. II. Hoefer, of Hoquiam, desires
ChehaliS county as candidate for
the office of county treasurer, SUBJ
ject to the decision of the republic
can party at the primary election in
September.
A. II. HOEFER.