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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

mess in Birmingham for the past IA years, while the other member of the firm, George B. Rattermann, has had 20 years experience in the carpet busi- ness. He was originally with the George F. Otte company of Cincinnati, being there for 15 years. He left that concern six years ago to take charge of the carpet department of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb in Birmingham, remain ing with them until a year ago, when he accepted d like position with Louis PizitZ.
 This concern starts business with the good wishes of thousands of friends and all indications point to a success ful future. There was constant stream of visitors to it yesterday. An indication of the popularity of the pro- prietors was a large floral design in one of the show windows, this having been presented by the Maccabees. of which order MT. Rattermann is a mem Der.
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..shore Acres.v

The stage has brought forth in the United States comparatively few actors representing characters identified with country life of America. Four names will about complete the list, beginning with John E. Owen, James A. Herne, Denman Thompson and Archie Boyd MT. Boyd is the youngest of the four. For years he played the part of Joshua Whit comb in "The Old Homestead" He Is now appearing in Shore Acres" which Is the offering for this week at tho Bijou
 impersonating the character created by the late James A. Herne himself. MT
 Boyd is supported by a capable com pany and the play is well staged. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Not Tired of Castro.

willemstad October N.-According to newspapers received here from Venezuela in the last mail, there is on foot in that republic movement on the part of the governmental party to bring about the election of President Castro to another term of office in 1911 when his present term expires.
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At the Maiestlc.

George Austin Moore, the dialect singer and comedian. is proving a big favorite with the audiences at the Majestic this week. He is a gifted entertainer and his characterizations range all the way from the English dude and Italian organ grinder to the southern negro. He has a voice of pleasing quality, and as a monologue artist he stands in the front rank. MT. Moore is a native of Texas and that is how he came to get his middle name of Austin. Matinee today, 2:sO o'clock; night, S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
52d Wedding
 Anniversary
MT. and Mrs. J. Arndt, of Wayne, Ill.,, have celebrated their sgd weddino anniversary, and both say they feel as strong and active
 as they did twenty
 five years ago.

MT. Arndt, in recent interview, said: q am seventy-six years old. have been married 52 years and have used Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for many years. It has done me a great deal of good, and I know if I will use it regu- larly I will prolong my life many years. take it morning and night It is truly a great tonic-medicine. I know it is a pure malt whiskey and will help old and young"
 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is an ab- solutely pure distillation of matted grain; thus all germs are destroyed and the product is predigested liouid food and is invaluable in all cases of low fever, such as typhoid, malaria. etc. It is also invaluable for over worked men, delicate women and sick ly children. It brings into action all the vital forces and builds up new tis- sues. It strengthens and sustains the system; is a promoter of health and longevity and keeps in normal, healthy condition body, brain and nerve. It Is the greatest family medicine known to science and is used by leading doctors of all schools throughout the world. If weak and run down, take a tea spoonful four times a day, in half q glass of milk or water. It will ward off disease.
 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is sold throughout the world by druggists, grocers and dealers, or shipped direct for $1.00 large bottle.
 If in need of advice, write Consulting Physician, Duffy Malt Whiskey Con-
 pany, Rochester, New York, stating your case fully. Our doctors will send you advice free, together with hand some illustrated medical booklet con- taining some of the many thousands Of gratifying letters received from men and women in all walks of life, both old and young, who have been cured and benefited blythe nee nf the world 5 greatest medicibe.
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About Your Office

If you are fitting up a new office or want to replace old and out of-date desk with new office fur niture, you should take advant- age of our bargain offer this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

Tanadega, October 27.-(Special)- Capt. T. Blackmon of Brazil. is the guest of J.. ". Vandiver. In 1872 he observed that jobs were scarce and the country crowded and he headed for Rio in Brazil. He secured a job as ship ping clerk in a coffee house. He is now worth a quarter of a million dol lars. He has notified several of his relatives to meet him here, including
 his children, as he proposes to give them each a fortune. MT. Blackmon is a native of Tallapoosa county. He
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lin" will give corinne German char acter part, a serio comic role, for, while it is musical play it tells a consistent story in which the characters actually do something.
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Bargain Reasons

The office furniture which we are offering in this special sale is all new and up-to-date goods, but we are over-stocked and haven't space, so we must close it out and make room for other goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Your Benefit
A Low Roll Top

You will reap benefit of reduced prices if you act now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS. PIZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

One low roll top sanitary desk, 54 inches long, heavy construc- tion, antique quartered oak, has all of the usual drawers, pigeon holes, book drawers, etc., regu- lar price $500; our present bar gain price, $69.25.
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Four Performances, Beginning Mon day. October 26-Speclal Matinee
 Wednesday. NEW YORK PAID s1,000,OO0 TO HEAR THE VIENNESE OPERETTA
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Last Performances "Merry Widow"

All Birmingham is paying tribute to "The Merry Widow and 1t may be safe ,ly said that no attraction that has ap- a furore and drawn such crowds as are gathering nightly at the Jefferson thea tre to see Henry W. Savages great mu- sical production. The crowd which was present last night was quite as large as that which witnessed the initial perform ance Monday night and there Is ever,- indication that the remarkable attendance engagement In the hotels and the de- partment stores; in fact. everywhere on the streets, one hears "The Merry Widow" discussed, and this all has the effect of making everybody eager to see one of the performances. The produc- tion which MT. Savage has sent to Bir- mingham is in every way worthy of the Savage name. From the principals to the chorus everything is first-class and the performance thoroughly enjoyable The only matinee of "The Merry Widow engagement takes place this afternoon and the concluding performance will be given tonight.
 corInne in Lola From Berlin"
 Corinne in a new musical play, Lola from Berlin" by John J. McNally, comes to the Jefferson Friday and Saturday nights, with Saturday matinee.
 Corinne is sure of a hearty welcome, as her last appearance here in George M. Cohan's "Forty-five Minutes From Broadway" was considered one of the treats of the season. Lola From Ber-
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The Merry Widow

(Die Lustige Witwe)
 Music by Frahz Lehar. FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR-SU MINER
 AND WINTER. (52 Solid Weeks in New YOrk.) "MADAM BUTTERFLY" GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA. PRICEs-5Oc, S1.OO, $1.5O and s2.OO.
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A High Roll Top

One high roll top desk, 54 inches long, heavy construction, golden quartered oak, usual drawers, pigeon holes, etc, especially at tractive arrangement, desk must be seen to be appreciated, regu- lar price $85.00; our bargain price, $69.25.
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Notice business mems call, page 3; important.
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Combination Typewriter

One fiat top typewriter desk, 50 inches long, with receding plat form, for machine, finished in golden quartered oak, regular price $5000; our bargain price, $4375
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John Sparks Shows.

The Elks have been busy today prepar- ing for the John Sparks shows, which will arrive tonight. The Elks anticipate realizing quite a nice sum of money as their percentage of the gross receipts, the entire amount of which will be distributed among the poor children of the vicinity during tAe Christmas holidays. The Sparks shows have been drawing large crowds in other cities and according to reports they put up most creditable per- formance.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-12-01
MONSTER 0YERCOAT SLAUGHTER.

Every overcoat in the must be sold in ten days
81 Mems with big storm collars South Caroa neat
m Won can buy them in the for less than $780, and most
stores ask YOU $780, fof just to clean out the o
onlv one coat to each buyer for 1929 EACH
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ST. LAUGHTER
The Entire Blanket Stock.

Lot after lot bought from hard pressed makers for spot
cash prices that don't the Of labor alone many
double Blanket for the price of single
100 pair large gray heavy Cotton Blankets slightly damaged by
they worth $780, take your pick pile
only 79c. pair
100 pair heavy gray and white Blankets they the s. kind
at only &c. pair.
100 pair heavy gray and white Blankets they the $500
kind at only $198 pair
100 pair heavy gray white Blankets they Loo kind
only $2.49 pair.
100 pair heavy gray and white Blankets they the $500 kind
at only $3.49 pair:
50 pair heavy gray and white Blankets they the $500 kind
at only $4.49 pair.
If you stranger don't know where MINAUGH is
all you have to do is to follow the crowds
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Listen to the Thunder of Our
Battery of Low Prices.

No need to tell You long story about for the prices tell the
tale.
Bleaching one yard bo only the yard
8 13 cents
River Side Pads .:Checked Hoepu, to only &C. yd
Danvle Plaids, 'Checked Homepun to go at only &C. So
Sc in Celebrated Sea Island to 60 at only DC yd
All standard Cacoes blues reds and silver gys to 60 at &C.
All standard good heavy Mattress Ticking worth II c TO go
at only l-2c. yd.
All standard A. c. Feather Tckng worth 2Oc to go at only
II l-2c. yard.
Thousands yards Apron Checked Ginghams to 60 at only
SC. yard.
Thousands Of yards Of good heavy p 2e Outing to 90 at only
1-3c. yard. :.
It's Cash on delivery all goods delivered anywhere IN the city
limits and no goods on approval during this sale.
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$3.50 MEMS CraVenette Goats S7.08.

Every paid down the give away point Now read Shoes TO-
women Shoes for men, Shoes for Children Shoes cheaper thar
you bought them before in all your life Hard pressed shoe
factories let make price We only paid about hall
price.
Hundreds of Mems Womens and Chdrens Shoes all go
90 cents.
Hundreds Of Mems Womens and Children Shoes worth
to $500 at only $145.
Hundreds Of Mems Womens and Childens Shoes ut
to $500 at only $1.98.
Hundreds Of Mems Crosset Shoes worth $500 and $3.50
only $249
Hundreds of Drew seby Co. Ladies' fine Shoes worth $50
md $500 at only $196.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-11
Personals

Friday was the big day of the tourna-
ment at the Chevy Chase Club last
week. The largest crowd kof the week
was in attendance at the games during
the afternoon and in the evening in ad-
dition to a number Of dinner parties, the
club gave a dinner in honor Of the visit
ing players DIT Glazebrook. who had
charge OF the tournament, was the mas
ter Of ceremonies.
Among the Washington people at the
table were Mrs. Glazebrook. Miss Ma
rion Oliver. MIS-. McCammon, and
Chauncey Hackett.
Other dinner hosts were Mrs Mccall
lum. who had as her guest Mrs. Arthur
Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mr..
and Mrs. Eldridge Jordan, Senior Yoa-
cham, and Arthur Peter. and Major
and Mrs. Zalinski. who had with them
Major and Mrs DOwney-
Last evening. the visiting players
were the guests Of the club members
at a delightful dance at the club house
Mrs. John p. Jackson and Miss Jack
son, who spent the summer in Bar Har-
Dor, have returned TO washington and
have opened their house on Connecticut
avenue for the winter
Huntington w. Jackson Will return to
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Cabinet

Mrs Meyer and the Misses Meyer
wife and daughters Of the postmaster
General, are expected to arrive from
their summer home, Maple Rock Farm,
Hamilton. Mass, about the middle of
the week. They have been IA Ham
ntOn since their return from Europe
in August
Mrs c. W. futile. Of California. will
arrive iu Washington Thursday. 10 be
the guest Of the Secretary OF the Navy
and Mrs. Metcalf in their home on y
street for week OF ten Gcys-
Mrs. Garfield, wife OF the Secrc tary
Of the Interior, is in New York on a
shopping expedition. She will leave
there II a day or two for their home at
Mentor, Ohio. and on Saturday will
arrive in Washington for the winter,
accompanied by her children.
The Secretary Of Commerce and la
Dor and Mrs Straus, who have been
spending a Jew days in New York, win
return TO thc city tomorrow
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new residence, % Lafayette Square
They have occupied for tn last fen
years the home or Mrs. Nicou Ludlow.
IA Lafayette Square. but Mrs. Ludlow
wishing to occupy the house herself this
winter. they We're obliged TO yGtote
They collected the former home Of Mrs.
Richard Townsend. which she occupied
before building her handsome residence
on Massachusetts avenue a few years
ago. The place is also called the little
White House" as 1t was here the Presl-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt were domiciIed
for several months a few years ago.
during the extensive repairing made
on the White House.
DR.. Leo vogel the Swiss minister.
who has spent the summer in Swltzer-
land, will return to washington next
week.
Henri Martin. charge d a-faires. re-
turned to Washington yesterday morn
ing from Philadelphia. where he went
several days ago to attend the ceIebra-
tiOns.
The Chilean Minister and Nine CRUZ,
who spent the last three months in Mex
leo. have returned to Washington.
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The early return Of the italian Am
bassador and the Baroness Mayor des
Planches awakened the old rumOr Of
Miss Katherine Elhins' engagement to
the Duke Of the AbTUzzi This. coupled
with the frequent cables from Rome
and the visit of Cardinal Gibbons to
italy, all combine TO strengthen the be-
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Mrs Truman II. Newherry, wife OF
the Assistant Secretary Of the Navy,
and Mrs. James +. West are among
the b0xhOIders for the performance Of
the Ben Greet players on the White
House lawn Friday afternoon. Among
those who have procured a number Of
seats are Mrs Hennen Jennings and
Mr. Justice Harlan.
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fore She is now with her parents %
their place, Halliehurst, al EIkins. w.
ga. and II is extremely doubtful
whether she viii attend the coming
horse show at Beuning this week,
something she would not have missed
for worlds year or two ago.
Mr.. Justice Harlan and Miss Harlan
have returned 10 their home. on Euclid
street, for the winter from Canada,
where they went for the summer. Mrs.
HGrian viii not return for a fortnight
ye-
Mrs. Henry Wells left Washington a
day or two ago for a weeks visit n
Philadelphia, and New York Miss Laura
Wells spent yesterday at CarveI Han,
ANNAPOLIS.
Gen. Andrew S. Burt. L s A. re-
tired, who has spent much time making
a tour through the Middle West, has
returned 70 Washington
Miss Jane Wilkes. daughter Of Rear
Admiral Wilkes. has returned 70 her
home on Connecticut avenue, from
North Carolina. where she has spent
the last few days
Lieut. Com Mark L. Bristol. T.. s y.
, and Mrs Bristol have as their guests
Mrs Bristol's parents, Sir. and Mrs
EitteuhOUse Moore, Of Mobile
Colonel and Mrs Stedman have 70
turned TO washington after an absences
Of several weeks, and have opened their
house on New Hampshire avenue for
the season.
Miss Emile Fitch. the daughter %
Chief Engineer and Mrs Henry W.
Fitch. L. S y. is the guest OF her
dance's parents. Ar and Mrs Gerhard.
for several weeks In Overlook, Pa
Brig Gen Charles @. SawteUe. L. s.
A, retired, and Mrs. SawteIle and Miss
SawteIle, who spent some months
abroad. have returned TO their home on
X street
Brig. Gen II. II. Bandh7l-z. L. 5 A,
chief Philippine c0ustabuiary, who has
been spending some time in Boston and
New York. is now in washington for
a short while he VIII return % ire
Philippine Islands about November q
Mrs William II Johnson and Miss
Genevleve johnson are guests az the
Hotel Barnett. New York city They
viii return 10 Washington and accom-
pany Major Johnson 20 Fort Crook,
Neb., where he joins his regiment
Gen. and Mrs Charles Il. Fi-z-
hugh have closed their house Ia Sheri-
dan circle and are spending some time
ar the Hotel WaIc5tt. New York city
They VIII sail next week for Europe
where they vii spend a year
Mrs Ira Austin Smith. wife of Lieu
/ tenant smith. L 5 A. and her mother.
Z Mrs James A Doyle. are spending some
time IN washington awaiting the re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-11

John Barrett. director for the Inter
national Bureau or American Republics,
who is spending a month IN the West,
was the honor guest OF fifty prominent
business men of san Francisco at a
special luncheon at the Hotel Fairmont
yesterday
Friday evening Mr. Barrett was the
honor guest Of the students OF the Uni
versity Of California. at n big reception
at Berkeley. Thursday evening the
leading wOman's organization of the
state. the California Club. gave a recep-
ton in his honor. and Wednesday he
was the guest Of the Forum Club at 4
similar reception
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lief that the most brilliant international
this country has ever known.
Is about 20 be contracted.
In the meantime Miss EIkfrs goes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-11

about IN the most democratic and mod
est way Imaginable. and the only
change ln her department IS that she
s m..L NOR r.-LrLuE -aan ever be
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washington within a few days from the
West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Loriuard. who
are among the NcS York winter colon
lists of WASHINGTON are now IN Paris.
having travelled through the chateau
country during the sumner.
Nj. and Mrs woodbury. Blair who
spent the summer at Bar Har5or. have
returned 20 Washington and opened
their house on Pennsylvania avenue for
the season.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell have
returned 20 asliugron from Nara
gansett Pier and New York. where they
spent the summer and have opened
their house on Sixteenth street.
Mrs. William Slack and Miss Kath-
crime Slack have returned 10 Washing
ton from the North. where they spent
the summer at the various resorts.
Miss Addie SLACK VINO is now visiting
IN New York and Trenton. viii join her
mother and sister in their Washington
home within a few weeks
DR.. and Mrs Edgar Ct. Copeland
have issued cards for an at home OctO-
Der ~. from 9 to Il o'clock.
Miss Minnie Connors. OF Brookvue,
Canada, is the guest of her cousin.
James r. McHuga.
Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. Agnes
Donaldson Graves spent Friday in
Washington. The guests Of Mrs. Theo-
dore H Tuer. lZ22 Massachusetts ave-
nue., en- route to their home IN Balm
bridge. Ca They have been spending
some time in New York
The Merrymakers'' met at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. EngIe Tuesday
evening The early part of the even
ing va, a business meeting. and the re-
maiuder o. the evening was pleasantly
spent in music and games.
Mrs Harley Calvin Gage and her
daughter Miss Margaret Gage. have re
opened their home on Dupont circle,
after spending the summer I'm the White
mountains and at Bar HORROR
on their return they stopped for
fortnight at the Hotel Gotham. New
York. and while there were extensively
entertained by friends living at White
Plains and New Rochelle. Miss Gage
was among the debutaItes Of last sea-
son.
Nc Co.. H.. r-,-;cr,.. ,....s--, H.
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Mrs. Grace Dyer Knight arrived in
Washington Thursday for a ten DAYS
visit TO her mother at The Lenox. Mrs.
Knight viii make her headquarters in
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Mrs clara V Denny has taken the
house 1877 L. street for the winter.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins have
opened their house near Dupont Circle
for the season.
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Diplomatic

The Italian embassy is to have 4 new
naval attache 20 succeed Lieutenant
Pfister. in the person OF Lieut. TilippO
CamperiO. who has jUsC recently re
ceived his appointment Lieutenant
Camperio, who is Il bachelor. is eX-
pected 10 arrive in Washington toward
the end Of tie month
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Mr.. Justice Harlan and Miss Harlan
have returned TO their home. on Euclid
street, for the winter from Canada
where they went for the summer. Mrs.
H2rlan VIII not return for a fortnight
We
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fore. She is now with her parents n
their place, Halliehurst. al Elkins, W.
ga, and II is extremely doubtful
whether she viii attend the coming
horse show at Beunlng this week,
something she would not have missed
for worlds a year or two ago.
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returned 20 Washington from Nara
gansett Pier and New York. where they
spent the summer and have opened
their house on sixteenth street.
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Mrs. Henry Wells left Washington 4
day or two ago for weeks visit n
Philadelphia and New York. Miss Laura
Wells spent yesterday at CarveI Han,
ANNAPOLIS.