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The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

haustible array Of anecdote, his frank
searching after publicity for his star
all combined to set Oldfield on pub
licity pinnacle where he remains TO a
great extent even to this day. Half
the "dare-devil' dope to which news
papers SO freely opened their columns
was the result of Pickens' plugging,
though one must always admit that
Barney was there to make good when
race day came round.
The last time Pickens trailed
through Michigan he had in tow an
italian driver named Mongini-Raf-
faello Mongini.
Great fellow this Mongini." said
he. land q great card. especially with
members of his own race. We had a
hundred.mile race down at Philadel-
phia as curtain raiser to our great
24-hour event and Mongini won IT.
There were 500 Italians there and they
went wild when he forged into the
lead. When he finished you can Inn
agine my surprise to see every man
OF them yank of his hat and throw 1t
out on the track. This act simply
covered the home stretch with head
gear. An old Italian custom. | under
stand. but II took nearly an hour for
the attendants to pick up the hats
and get them back to their owners
again, and our big race started that
much late. Watch the Dagoes out at
the fair grounds next week.
That was Pickens through and
through. There never was a time
when he had nothing dom" sign
hung out for sport reporter.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

BUT even Pickens has little on
- Frank Hall, John l.. Sullivan's
manager. press agent, chaperon and
friend.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

pROBABLY the best known locally
! OF the sporting writer's who work
in the interests Of any particular or
ganixation In Dan Murray OF the north
The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

ern circuit. Dan
has been on the job
for many years and
Is still active.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

Ing that forms so large share OF the
Sullivan show. Sporting editors know
him as the most voluminous writer
the game has ever known. by John
l.. Sullivan" Is title that the read
ers of the sporting sheets often meet
with. That's Hall. But even Hall oc-
casionaliy over-reaohes himself He
did 30 in Detroit several weeks ago.
In his advance dope for the Sullivan
Kilrain show. Hall included an article
which stated that the two old boys
we're still enemies, never regarded
the Richburg argument as having set
tied their differences, used separate
dressing rooms and made their stage
bout a fight every time.
One Detroit paper printed the yarn.
Police Commissioner Smith saw It and,
In due innocence swallowed IL. The
lid was down on real boxing In Detroit.
As result when the two old pals ap-
peared. they met an embargo which
cost all OF Halls tact to remove.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

, Gro W ds know
Hail as the impo5-
ing gent with the
incredible diamond
..rl,r. Aoan tho aniaI
The Detroit times., 1908-02-15

fIfo Vcfsouuffy tOH'
Quoted series OF "a
hour automobile
races - as the real
star of fha nraas-,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

WY HEN the Fanshawes home was M/ robbed Gardendale simply
 w foldad its bandS and e;erb a7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

"They wouldn't be so rude as to pinch a king, I'm sure,' said MT. Wilson.
 But I ain't got cent of money" pro tested the king.
 You can draw upon the royal treasurer when you get home," said the master of ceremonies.
 But how'll I get there?"
 Walk" suggested the club.
 'I ain't a-goin'.' said the King, resum- ing his seat sullenly.
 He wants another swim" said Mir McIvor. "I can see the look in his eye
 The King shivered and looked around as if seeking pity in some face. Then he dropped his eyes to the floor and sighed
 Its getting near daylight" said MT. Wilson comfortingly, and if you're sensi- tive about the kingly robes you'd better mosey along while it's still dark"
 The committee on persuasion became impatient and they removed the King from his throne while he still con sidering matters and took him out on the porch. One by one the club shook hands with him and bade him goodby, all but Mir. Tompkins.
 I'm afraid we're making a mistake" said he nervously. Hadn't we ought to lock him up?"
 Nonsense man." said MT. Wilson. Why. hell be a whole burglar alarm in himself when he gets back with his folks. Toull be an old. old man. Tompkina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
PLAN TO ESTABLISH
 A NEW REPUBLIC
DERELIcT PROVINCE OF MoREs- NET ON HOLLAND FRONTIER IS CHOSEN AS THE PLACE OF OP- ERATlON-AMIkEJO IS NAME.

Paris, March 7.--An Esperanto republic is the ambitious scheme of Prof Gustave Roy, professor of living languages at the St. Girons college, who is an enthu- siast about the new universal language"
 His proposal is to convert the derelict province of Moresnet where the frontiers of Holland, Belgium and Germany meet, into little independent state inhabited and governed by Esperantists, where Els pernato shall be the native tongue." The present inhabitants-half German, half Belgian-number, in all, about 5000.
 The name suggested for this new Utopia Is Amikejo, the Esperanto for friend ship" There will be no taxes in Amikejo, the revenue being derived from subscrip- tions from Esperantists in all parts of the world, and from a proposed casino to be- established there. There will be an Es- peranto college, a chamber for the pro- lection of Esperantist interests, an Esper- anto theatre, and an Esperanto news paper.
 The government will be republican in form, the president being the principal of the International Esperantist college, who would probably be Prof. Gustave Roy himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
New Use for the x-Ray.

Berlin March 1.-The Berlin society is authority for the statement that the claim of Dr. Schilling of Aurnberg that X-rays cure bronchial catarrh has been investi- gated and that number of cures have been effected by Dr. Immelmann. At the same time 1t is reported from Prague that Dr. Levy-Dorn has succeeded in curing bronchial asthma by X-rays. Dr. Immel- mann reports:
 "X-rays applied to the throat of pa tients suffering from catarrh of the bron- chial tubes caused notable increase in secretion, which became watery and thus facilitated easier breathing. The applica- tion must be repeated every time the catarrh reoccurs, but experience shows that the interval between attacks become gradually longer until the aiment is re- moved. Cases of acute catarrh have been cured in this way even when of long standing. cured patient who had suf- fered for 10 years-cured him for good"
 Dr. LevyDorn reports as follows:
 My experience is that X-rays do won- ders as a cure for all forms of asthma. l have cured by X-rays- several long, standing cases of asthma; only few de- fled the treatment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

the throne again and the master of ceremonies addressed him.
 Your Royal Highness, King of All Burglars, he said. we are about to re- turn you to your kingdom. You came to us in the humble garb of the peasant and you go away in the imperial robes of state regret that Fanshawe will have to get new suit but it is for the best. You will tell your people that we treated you right royalty. You will even conde- scend to explain to them the beauties of the Gardendaie system of burglar alarms. the excellence of the armament of It's citi- zens, the watchfuness of their dogs and the unfailng hospitality of their club. You will tell them all these things, in or der that they may come and see, if they so wish They will not only learn 1t from your lips; they will read it in the news papers. It will be published abroad in the land. Now sire, you may go."
 The king arose painfully and slowly from his chair and looked about him in wonder.
 "Where's me clothes?'' he asked.
 ''They have been given to the Salvation Army" said MT. Wilson.
 Am I goin in these things?" asked the king, surveying his pink tights in dis may.
 Sure you are, Foozle. old scout cried MT. Gates.
 "Why gents. can't go nowhere In these, said the king pathetically m get pinched."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

 before we catch another burglar around Gardendale."
 And wait till we give it to the papers," said MT. Gates enthusiastically. Why, we're as good as famous now" MT. TomplSins sighed and extended the tips of his fingers to the King. IT suppose l might as well shake hands, too,' he said. Cant say I hope to meet you again, though"
 Now King" said MT. Wilson, If you feel any hesitation about going, I may as well tell you that the Gardendale hounds will be uneashed in about five minutes. Are you fond of dogs?'' The King gave him a mournfu1 look and took the highway As he disappeared in the gloom they heard crashing in the shrubbery and when daylight came they found his crown. which they took as sign of abdication.
 Copyright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
GyeOpenersm 0ash Goods
 Department

GOOD APRON GINGHAMS, best patterns. .o94c LINEN, fast colors, 36-inch, a per feet linen weave, sells everywhere for 1Sc; our price, per yard. |. 15c SHIRTING GINGHAMS, beautiful patterns, regular 15c goods; our price, per yard. .. .. .10c DRESS GINGHAMS. This line em- braces all the new fads. We are showing abundance of brown, blue. red, pink, black and white, checks in small and large size;
 also, patterns suitable for ladies' and children's dresses and mems shirts; price. per yard. ... .15c LINEN: 36-inch German linen, all colors, the best fabric manu-ac- tured. that sells for, per yard 25c SHIRTING MADRAS, FOR MON DAY AND TUESDAY ONLY, the kind that $1.50 shirts are made of. Better be quick if you want bargain Price, per yard. .1oc SILK LUSTRES for street and
 party wear, a most beautiful, silky texture, don't crumple or wrinkle, soft chiffon finish, don't
 pull or stretch, makes good,
 substantial dress, all solid colors,
 will wash; price, per yard. .39c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
DRUNKENNESS CAN BE CURED
Orrine Effects Cure or Money
 Will Be Refunded

Orrine is scientific treatment for the drink habit. It is not theoretical rem edy, waiting for somebody to test it. Or rine has been used for years; it has lifted tens of thousands to worthy manhood, and has the indorsement of grateful men and women in every state of the union Read this letter from Jacobs Pharmacy, who has handled Orrine in this city for a number of years:
 Ut gives us pleasure to report our ex- perence in selling Orrine. Before taking the agency for it. we investigated your claims for it as cure for inebriacy, and became convinced of its value. Now. after five years time, and having sold many thousand boxes, we have still more con- fidence in it because we are cons tantly hearing good reports and of men re- deemed to sober life by it's use."
 Orrine is in two forms. When desr- ing to give secretly, Orrfne No. l should be purchased. If the patient will VOL untary take the treatment. Orrine No. 2 should be secured. The guarantee is the same in either case-curc effected or money refunded. Orrine costs but s1 per box Mailed in sealed package on receipt of price, Write to the Orrne company, Washington, D. C., for q free booklet. mailed in sealed envelope. Orrine is sold in this city by Jacobs Pharmacy, 209-1l North 18th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
)hHe Goods Quite q Jtock ot Jpeciais for Tomorrow.

36-inch bleached domestic, 10c quail ity; special for, per yard. .7c 36-inch Hope domestic, regular 12Rc quality; special fort per yard... ... -. ... sc 36-inch bleached Lonsdale domestic, green ticket; special for this 36-inch Lopsdale cambric; special for Monday, per yard. ....13c 36-inch bleached cambric, splen- 2 did value; Monday for, per
 36-inch unbleached pepperell sheet ing, extra heavy quality; special for Monday and Tuesday, per
 yard... =. ... =. ... ..... sc 9-4 bleached pepperell sheeting; special for Monday and Tuesday, per yard... =. ... -. .27cI 10-4 unbleached sheeting, a special value; Monday and Tuesday for, per yard. :. .. :. .. =. .22Lac 36-inch sun-bleached madras, in checks and stripes, for men s shirts; especially priced for Mon- day and Tuesday only, per
 yard. ... .2oc White swisses for ladies' waists and dresses, in small and large dots, a regular S9c quality; special for Monday ana Tuesday, per
 yard... =. .... .25c White Swiss curtains, 2k yards long, hemstitched ruffles, in all new patterns; special for Mon day and Tuesday. a pair. $1.49 White sheer madras, the very new est novelty in curtain goods, al regular 39c quality; special for Monday and Tuesday, per
  yaru... .... FOG 36-inch sheer Irish linen, for ladies shirtwaists; special for Monday per yard. =. ..... 35c Bleached Huck Towels, 36x1S; spe- cial for Monday and Tuesday, per dozen. :. .......$ $1'20 Unbleached Turkish Bath Towels; special, per dozen, for Monday | and Tuesday. .. .. .. .$1.20 Wide iron frame bobinet for mak- ing curtains at luced prices. Remnants of a g7 !, many good materials; also, l ae Linens at greatly reduced ph Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Hoves. Hosiery sc These Jpecials Tomorrow.

Our 12-button length kid gloves, sjn blai only; special, pair. :. .$1.5o
 Worth s3OO pair.
 12-bui f)n lengths chamois gloves in ihite and natural; special paf .. -. =. ... -. ... .$1.e8 16-b4 )n length lisle thread gloves, inb own, white and black;
 pdt =. ....$1.OO Women's pure lisle thread hose, in black and tan. lace and plain gauge; special, 39c; pairs
 ioi ... Vi.OU Infants fancy top plaid sox, lisle thread, all sizes; special,
 pair =. .. <oC Mises' fine ribbed hose, all sizes; special, pair. :. :. .. ..1sc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
OooI and >)K Dress Fabrics
 G,e will be pleased to show you inc best stock in 4ia- bama Price tor Quality."

24-inch wash silks in dots and
 checks, in all colors, 59c value, on
 sale at.. -. =. ......4 4sc 54-inch chiffon panama in all colors and black, $1.25 value, on sale 20-inch taffeta silks in checks and
 broken checks, 89c value, on sale at... .osc 36-inch checks and stripe suitings,
 59c value, on sale at.. .... .45c 36-inch black waterproof China silk,
 $1.00 value, at... =. =. ...6sc 44-inch herringbone serges in all
 colors and black, $1.25 value, on 2S-inch silk pongee, famous Suska- hama Indo silk, 85c value, on sale 3S-inch wool taffeta in all colors. 59c value, at. .. .. .. :. .49c New cotton nets in plain and fillet, in white, cream and ecru, now on sale at. .. u. .. .. .75c New Baby Irish bands in white, cream and ecru, 1s-inch to 3-inch, from 10c to ..... .... ...... 49c 38-inch Marvel Silk Lining in all
 colors, on sale at... =. ... .s29c Tailors' canvas in all colors, 40c value, on sale at.. .. .. .25c Linen crenoline in all colors, 35c
 value, on sale at.. :. .. ... .20c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

BRITISH LINEN, 36-inch, genuine imported linen, of the highest quality, perfectly smooth weave, every thread pure linen (cotton is unknown where these goods are made), all colors, blue, pink, tan, cadet, golden, brown, green, and other colors; price, per
 yard... ... =. ."- .45c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

 part of the King. He was wilted before he began, and he was positively faded when McIvor got through with him. But there were other things in store for his highness.
 Gan you swim, O King?" queried MT. Wilson, as they famed damaged royalty.
 Lock me up, boss,'' said the King meekly. You ain't got no right to do this.'
 ly," reported MT. Wilson, and they led him to the tank room.
 whats the temperature of the water?" asked MT. Gates. .'Fifty-two, sir" said the steward. "The tank Is fresh filed"
 "Excellent," said MT. Wilson. "Get Gates extensively red bathing suit"
 They got it and into it they put the King.
 "I--I can't swim" he stammered faint ly but a voice from behind answered. "Too late. my lord' and over he went He rose gasping and struck out for the edge of the tank.
 "Why, he's a regular porpoise, said Mr. Gates, kicking the Kings fingers gently when they sought to grip on the tiled edge. Swim some more.'
 They wouldn't let him come ashore, out importuned him to paddle under water. fetch on his back, do the Australian crawl and wiggle like poliwog. When his teeth chattered and he began to ship water they hauled him out and put him back into his royal robes.
 Then lunch was served. They sat at the round table. and the king. his velvet doublet having been covered with an apron, was set to carrying dishes. When he baked the committee on persuasion found a way. When he dropped things k1 ta1r T. t.xa and spank him. After lunch they did other things to him; in fact. until 8 o'clock in the morning he was very h,lsv King. Then they dropped him on
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-02-20
PASSED BY THE SENATE
Is the Huffman Measure Providing for
Direct Primaries.

Columbus, O.-The Huffman primary
bill went through the senate after be-
ing further amended.
The bill provides for compulsory
primaries in every case where county
and municipal officers are nominated.
A party TO get on the ticket must have
cast . per cent of the total vote at ths
last election.
Candidates who get on by petition
must state their views on pending
questions that are agitating the pub
lie mind.
The bill is faulty in many instances,
in one place providing for primaries in
April and in another for primaries in
September.
Senator Huffman wanted it passed
and the senate passed it, knowing the
house would pick it TO pieces.
Under the provisions of the bill can
didates for all district and state Of
fees may be nominated by direct pri-
maries or by delegate conventions, rs
the controlling party committees may
determine.
Primaries for the selection of candi-
dates and delegates must be held by ali
parties simultaneously on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in Sep,
tember of each year, except in presi'
dental years, when they may be held
in May.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-02-20

Prof. Elmer Gates of the laboratory
of psychology in Washington is pio-
neer along a line of human deveI-
opment which holds many possibil
tiles for 1908. Placing his forearm in
a jar filled with water to the point of
overflow and keeping his position with
out moving, this invest gator directed
his thinking toward the arm. Tht.
blood soon entered the arm in such
quantities as to enlarge it and cause
the water in the Jar to overflow. BY
directing his thoughts to his arm for
a certain length of time Gaily for many
days he permanently increased it's size
and strength. He even instructed
others to produce the same effect.
Prof. Gates has also found that change
of mental state changed the chemical
character of the perspiration. When
treated with the same chemical
reagent the perspiration of an angry
man showed one odor, that of a man in
grief another, and SO on through a
large category of emotions. The
breath, also, changed with the thought
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-02-20

An army lieutenant writes with ref
erence to, the proposed increase IN
pay: Il have changed station four
times within the past nine months Cno
expense, of course), starting from the
Philippines and ending here-the last
ditch. | am post quartermastor, com
missarv. and a few other things of
lesser importance, but not negligible.
NV wife is ill: | am cooking three
meals day with my own hands; |
cant afford to hire a cook, as they
are $40 a month here, which is nearly
third of my own salary. Painters
and plasterers get five and six dollars
day for eight hours work. Does
the richest nation under the sun eX-
pect an officer of the army to do his
own cooking and housework? Can
he do it and attend to his various Of
ficial duties? | can't, even by work
ing 16 hours day instead Of eight.
Now, what is man to do? Hire a
cook, live a little less like tramp,
and let his notes go to protest, or do
his own cooking and let his duties sui
| fer? Maybe | should resign my COM
mission and look for job of painting
and plastering, but l will not. There
are plenty of other officers, too, who
are in Just as bad circumstances as
am Army and Navy Journal.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-02-20
Difficult to Secure Jury.

NorwGlk, O.-Mrs. Martha j. Camp
bell, aged 62 years, president of the
Greenwich w. C. T. u. and superin-
tendent of the Congregational Sunday
school, was placed on trial here ON
charge Of arson-setting fire to the
home Of Miss Loa Mather, at Sreuben,
for the purpose of collecting the insur-
pncc. Mrs. Campbell and Miss Mather
were indicted several weens ago. The
prominence of the Campbells in the
county made it difficult to secure a
Jury, and nearly the whole day was
spent in this work. Miss Mather, who
is about 80 years OF age, made a con
tession in which she implicated Mrs
IIamDbell
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-02-20
NEW SOURCE OF REVENUE
Sought Ry Revival of the inheritance
Tax.

Columbus. O.-It being clear that the
passage cf the county local option bill
will require the discovery of new
sources cf revenue for the state and
Tor the cities and counties within it, a
START in that direction was made in
1he general assembly. Two bills relat-
ing 20 taxes on the privilege of success
,iGu. better known as the inheritance
lax. were offered by Representative
,;riuncl, Of Portage county.
The first restores the direct inherit
ancc law, which was repealed two
years ago through the efforts of the
late Gov. John NJ. PattiHOn. A new
minimmn is provided, however. In
stead Of $4,000, as it was, it is fixed at
10000 IN the Grinnell bill. Of the
,mOunt collected 50 per cent. is TO go
to the state, - per cent. TO the county
nd the remainder to the township or
municipality in which the tcstator
lived.
The second bill amends the Collat'
rral inheritance tax so as to, provide
he same method OF distribution, and
increases the tax to per cent.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-02-20
SECOND READING
Of Rose Bill Prevented by House Row.
An Open Meeting Is Announced.

Columbus, O.-Becausc of the row
in the House of Representatives, the
Rose local option bill was not read the
second time as intended. Chairman
Briggs, of the Committee on Temper
ance, to which the measure will be re-
ferrcd, has arranged for an open meel-
ing later in the week, at which all ar
guments will be heard.
A meeting for the committee only
will be had on the following Wednes-
day. In the regular course the, ntil
would go on the calendar for Tuesday
of the week following. It is probable,
however, that Briggs may ask to have
it made a special order instead of per
hitting 1t to take its place far down
on the calendar, in which case it is
likely to be scheduled for Thursday
February 81. Chairman Briggs author.
ICES the statement that while the
House Committee will accept the bill
as it came from the Senate, amended
so as to go into effect next September
no other amendments will be agreed
to nor will any proposition to extend
the time further be accepted.