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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
TO GIVE COMIC OPERA.
"k,ikado" Will Be Presented By Select
 Talent During Reunion.

Among the many delightful entertain ments planned for the week of the re- union will be the production of the comic opera "Mikado for the benefit of All Saints Sunday school fund. The occasion is already attracting great deal Of local interest, both for the cause and for the notable talent lending assistance. Mention has already been made of MT. Cyril Tyler, the delightful tenor, whose notes, like Mario's, will charm the souls in purgatory; and a wandering minstrel and the flowers that bloom in the spring never found sweeter interpreter than Nankipooh. The role of Koko will be es- saved by MT. Fucker Mason of Athens, whose versatility, fun-making and charm ing voice have made him successful Tn the role in many states. MT. Mason as My Lord High Executioner is said to be a veritable matinee girls idol. It will be worth the price of admission to hear Koko sing "Tit Willow"
 The other artists in the cast will be an- nounced later and the chorus VIII De sunnlemanted hY local talent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
FLY TO PIECES
The Effect of Coffee on Highly Organ
 ized People.

'I have been a coffee user for years, and about two years ago got into very serious condition of dyspepsia and in digestion. It seemed to me I would fy to pieces. I was so nervous that al the least noise I was distressed, and many times could not straighten myself up because of the pain.
 '.My physician told me must not eat any heavy or strong food and ordered a diet giving me some medicine I fol- using coffee and did not get any better. Last winter my husband, who was away on business, had Postum Food Coffee served to him in the family where he boarded
 "He liked it so well that when he came home he brought some with him. We began using 1t and found it most excellent While drank it my stomach never bothered me in the least and l got over my nervous troubles When the Postum was all gone we returned to cof- fee. then my stomach began to hurt me as before and the nervous conditions came on again.
 ..That showed me exactly what was the cause of the whole trouble, so I quit drinking coffee altogether and kept on using Postum. The old troubles left again and I have never had any trouble since" .There's a Reason" Read 'The Road to- Wellville,' in pkgs.
 Ever read the above letter? A new one arpears from time to time. They lare genuine, true. and full of human ilnterest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
A NATIONAL PEST.
Traces Loss of s1 100000 In Fires To
 Rats.
From June Techinal World.

From June Techinal World.
 Rats cost the United States nearly s56 .00O, ,OOo annually according to the biological survey of the department of agriculture. At this amount the gov ernment scientists estimate the damage done by the rodents and after exhaus- tive experiments it has been deter mined that the pests can not be eXter- minated.
 All that science can hope to do Is to hold them within bounds and to do thls nothing more satisfactory has been dis covered than the old-fashioned rat trap. Inoculation and all the other methods it has been established to the satislac- tion of the scientists who have studied the situation, are not equal to the trap in the work of destruction.
 The amount of damages given by pr. C. Hart Merriam. chief of the survey. is conservative and doubtless below the figures. While he estimates that s1 GOO 900 of the fire loss of the coun- try is traceable to rats, the under writers place it at fifteen times that sum. of which s1,000,000 is due to the gnawing away of insulation on electric wires.
 Special attention has been given by the government investigators to con ditions in Washington. The whole , underworld of the Caiptal City, pr. Merriam says. is populated with rats millions of them. Washington loses each year from rats aside from the ! fires for which they are responsible 1 $2O0 900 in damage done in markets, sh ops and department stores. some or tlcsc places employ profesisonai rat catchers, with ferrets and small dogs, but this metlod Dr. Merriam finds, Is unsatisfactory, since few rats are killed | and the expense is great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
PIans Laid To Launch
 Chamber .0 Commerce

Steps were taken yesterday afternoon looking toward the organization of a Chamber of Commerce for the city Of Birmingham. This is one of the most im- portant actions of the spring. The board Of directors of the Commercial club held 8 meeting yesterday and under the in- structions of the club to arrange plan by which the corporations and firms of the district could enter into and feel an interest in the upbuilding of Birmingham, this proposition was taken up and re- ceived unanimous approval
 It will be larger and more important organization than any now existing. Us movements would carry more weight. lis finances would be stronger, and it would only undertake large commercial deals looking toward the betterment of con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

citions industrially and otherwise.
 pr. A P Montague introduced the resolution. It follows in the wake of rec concentrations of President Raul in lis inaugural address, one important para graph of which said
 Hence it shall be my endeavor 10 bring under a common head all the com mercial and allied organizations, with separate divisions for their special lines of work when necessary. It is my deep conviction that by means of this kind an organization can be built up that shall he a mountain of strength and fountain of good.
 If the plan meets with the approval of the members of the club the Chamber of Commerce will be launched within a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Couldn't Help Being Cool.

From The Argonaut.
 A Massachusetts Congressman who was on board the train which was wrecked It Hyde Park. Mass. says that when the shock came one of the passengers was pitched over several seats just in time 10 receive the contents of the water cooler. which tipped over and soaked his clothing with ice water. A highly excited pas- senger rushed up to him and told him 10 keep cool '.Go away said the wet man. II am the coolest man in the car. I have just had two buskets of ice water emp- tied down my back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Commercial 1rdUeIerS
 Delighted With Trips

Several hundred were in attendance. They came from all points of the south, this list giving a good idea of the direc- tions of the wind toward which they scat ter:
 c. D. Montgomery, Atlanta; H. s. Clark, Tampa; Y. D. Gates, Cleveland, O.. MT. and Mrs. Claud Smith, valdos- ta, Ga.; R. A. Fleming, Cincinnati; H. V. Stewart, Chicago; P. J. Cassidy, At lanta; W. W. Brooks, Knoxville; P. H. Scales, Meridian, Miss; MT. and Mrs Lenard, Norfolk, Va; W. s. Johnson, Louisville Ky; T. R. Towne, Rich- mond, Va. J. Hampton Rich, Greens boro, N. C.; w. H. Dillon, Talladega; J. F. Parr, Athens, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

we had the very best governesses-
 French, German and English. It is wrong to say that we are waited on oy negresses We are waited on by beauti- ful Circassians.
 "Yes the taking of fresh wife is often
 dreadful for the woman who loves her husband, but if the husband desires fur ther ves-odallsques-he cannot take to himself just anyone whom he likes. He must buy her. After the wife they must be slaves.
 Most of the ladies of position are well educated They read the latest books in Turkish and French. They play the 9i-
 ano, guitar and other instruments and often compose music and paint very
 well.
 with the common people the mans
 mother visits the baths to see if there is
 any girl nice enough for her son. It IS thought. however, that at the wedding there is a power from heaven which
 makes each one more attractive to the other-but sometimes this does not seem
 to happen and there is great disappoint- ment.
 "If Mahomet had lived in the 20th cen-
 tury," said the Princess shrewdly "he
 would have made rules for the time. His
 rules were very good for his time. If Turkish women are to be educated they stould have just little of that freedom
 which western women enjoy. You should not give them wings and no chance to fly
 Thirty years ago the women were con tent to take their recreation in drive to the sweet waters and listen in the
 harem to the buffoons But the women have really gone beyond all that now Continuing my conversation wlth rhe
 Princess, I remarked: You were going to tell me of your own feelings in regard
 to the harem Were you unhappy!
 .I was fortunate in being extremely
 well brought up, but this made It all the
 harder for me to endure the restrlctions of the harcm Reading gave me my
 greatest happiness, and l used to sleep
 as much as I could
 "It is absurd to think that romances turned my head. True, they cave one an idea of the outer world of Paris and Lon don. but the irxsomeness of the harem was due to the education whlcn we hao received.
 "The Turkish system now, owing to the mixture of modern ideas with the an cient regime, is to give with one hano and take away with the other. .The Turkish woman's feelings are the same as those of her western sister. Ger tainly they are not less intelligent. They are not inferior in any way, think, 70 the women of the west, but they nave none of their liberty or soclal lntercourse' "At a certain age the Engilsn eiri makes l her entree du monde, but witn the giri | in Turkey it is just the opposte. At ia we do not enter the world, we say good- | hua tn it. and find ourselves m the nancs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Skirts and Coats. An Odd Lot at Very Odd Prices.

For this occasion we have collected number of skirts from our stock such usually termed odds and ends They consist of Linen, Linne, Panama Serge, Voes and Fancy Mixtures. Each is garment Of distinct merit formally priced up to S75O We are compelled to make slight charge for alterations in the face of such re- ductions and none will be sent on approval or R 75 exchanged The price Monday will be. ....... VO'aO
 line of very pretty little Linen and Lnine Coats and Etons about twenty-five in number ranging in price from S250 to 5000. Monday you can buy your choice at Half Price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

mystic name written on parchment, which is washed in a cup of hot water for the ink to dissolve.
 "The water is then regarded as having the power to fulfill miracles because of the value of the words when this water IS drunk as a potion. In drinking 1t 1t IS necessary to utter wish.
 Most of the countrywomen are incon- ceivably credulous, but with higher edu- cation there are now many of us who look for greater liberty and better things"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Extra Size Vests.

These values are thought in the interest of those who wear out-sze garments. Two special numbers have been selected to attract you here not only that you may find in hema splendid pickup, but that you may find Tn the department other things to capture your interest
 Ladies' Extra Size Vests. made of good quality soft finish lisle. They sell regularly for 25c. 1Qc Monday Special. .....................A A0S
 Ladies' Extra Size Cotton Vests crochet trimmed Mandgs a%d ppsd sDsylsi Ws sell these for l'e 12sc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Sale of KiInOnaS.

Summer demands Kimonas but there's nothing to demand such dandy little reductions The garments are inexpensive to begin with, and the comfort they will add your hours around the house cannot be estimated With out using the dollar mark.
 Ladies Short Kmonas, made of pretty figured lawns, and some of them trimmed with white borders. They are made full easy Regular price 3Sc, OEC
 Ladies' Long Kimonas, made of good quality fancy lawns and finished with fancy borders. Regular 7QN price S1OO Monday .................... fcN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
New Prices i'm Wash Fabrics.

36x45-inch Pillow Gases, with large hens and linen finish. This is our strong 15c
 value .121ac
 25-yard bolt of Star Crash. A strong, good quality for hand roller and kitchen towels. Sells regularly for 6c vard. Special, 25-yard bolt for ..$1.OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

The Travellers travelled all around Bir- mingham yesterday. They visited Ensley and spected the steel mill. They filled their hot air grips with new supply Of good old Birmingham talk and prom ised to return for more when that runs out.
 At 1:3O o'clock they reached the Coun- try club and the barbecue was followed by hop with Memoli's band, and they danced away the latter hours of the grand council.
 The Travellers came to Birmingham for a good time and with one accord they all declared that they never knew any thing to equal it. They are leaving to meet again in Huntsville in May or next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

Clifton Mills Apron
 Ginghams, fast colors, with all size checks, in blues and browns. Dc
 36-inch Auto Cloth, linen finish, in the same weight as linen sheet ing. For ladies' and children's summer suits it stands without a peer. Ready shrunk. Regular 19c value. 1212c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

32-inch Black Lawn, Simpson s best black, with a sheer, smooth finish. A regular 15c
 seller JUG
 22x42-inch All-linen T o W els, hemstitched with plain white, red and blue borders. A good value for the regu- lar price, 35c. .25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

81x90 Ble e a c h e d Sheets, full length and width with large hems. A well made, good qual- ity that sells regu-
 larly for S5c. .65c
 22x44-inch B a t h Towels, both fringed and hemmed. A firm, well made towel of ex- tra good weight. Sold regularly for $3 dozen. $2.25, or each :. .2Oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

on the opening evening in the sixth an nual entertainment of the Euterpean club. The excellent standing of the Eu- terpean, as musical organization IS es- tablished and needs no comment. It IS an assured fact that the entertainment tomorrow night will equal if not surpass former entertainments of the club in technic and finish, and this is an as- surance of a delightful evening.
 The concert will consist of several can tatas from Gaups Joan of Arc" with many special choruses of both male and female voices. Under the direction Of Miss Leta Kits, the performance VIII be assisted by Mrs Harreitt O'Neill, Mr. Robert Armour, Mr. Wyatt Heflin and Miss Josephine Boyle, accompanist. Following is the full programme for the entertainment:
 PART I.
 Union and Liberty (Tannhauser)- Wagner-entire chorus.
 Girls chorus, Up, Sailor Boy, Tls Day. (Bullard), Absent (MetcalD. Solo by Mr. Robert Armour selected. Boys chorus, "Carry Me Back to or virginny'' (Bland), "A Twilight Mes sage" (NeviD. Entire chorus, "A Warrior Bold'' (Adams).
 PART 1T.
 .sJoan of Arc" (GauD, cantata.
 CHARACTERS.
 Joan of Arc, Mrs. Harriet ONelil. Philip, MT. Robert Armour.
 Robert, MT. Wyatt Hefln.
 F,uterpean club chorus representing: The Voices.
 Youths and Maidens of Domremy. Peasants of Glen.
 Populace of Orleans.
 The Choir.
 Villagers of Domremy.
 To Present "As You Like It."
 For several years past it has been th a custom for the literary societies of the High school to present some Shake spearean play during commencement week. which have always been pro- nounced successes. This year the comedy "As You Like It" will De given. and the members of the cast, who are all students of the High school, have been working diligently on it for some time. They have practiced under the able direction of Miss Wells and all who have heard them declare that the play will prove to be very suc- cessful. The cast is as follows
 Duke living in exile-Derrel Neyins. Frederick, his usurping brother John Morrow. Amiens-Byrd Haley Jacques-Wil- liam Thiebes. Lords attending Duke In exile.
 oliver-Charles Moffett;. Orlando Russell Truslow; Jacques-George Swindle. Sons of Roland de Bois.
 Le Bean, courier-Dixie McCrossin. Touchstone, a clown-Otton Hodges. Corin--Eugene McPherson; SllVlns- Gus Torgerson. Sheph erds. Charles, a wrestler-Truman Thomas. Adam. servant to Orlando-Joseph John. William country fellow-Donald Murdock.
 Person, representing Hymen-Aimie McCrossin.
 Rosalind, daughter to exiled Duke Laura Mel Towers.
 Celia, daughter to Frederick-Louise Ihornbury.
 Phoebe, a shepherdess-Mary Lou Cobb
 Audrey, a country wench--Mary Todd. Lords, pages. foresters and attend ants-Lucien Smith, Francis Weiss Frank Ridout, Robert McDavid, Lee Wood, Paul Shropshire, Kennon Bowl ing and Harry Sepsalom Court ladies--Mary Tardy and Edna Dexter
 The play will be given Wednesday, evening in the auditorium. There will be a nominal charge for admission and tickets will be on sale at the High school and at Parker's drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
SaSheS and Circles. We'll Make Them Free, Monday.

Tomorrow for one day only, we will take orders for sashes and grdles to be made by us FREE. There is only one condition to ths offe and that is, of course, that the ribbon is bought here and that cost as much as soc yard. This offer holds good strictly for one day only so if you want it to mean anything to you, place your order Monday
 Tomorrow we also put on sale line of fancy Ribbon in Roman Stripes, Dolly Warden and Plaids. No sashes made from this ribbon without charge It's regular QQO price is oOc and 75e Monday. y.................ooN .ooN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
considerate Censorship.

From Harpers Weekly
 "Does your father know I love you?" NO. Papa isn't very we'll. and we've kept 1t from him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

39c White Habutai, 24
 inches wide, Mon
 day -. :. .. .Zoc Soc White Habutai. 3o inches wide, Mon
 day o9c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

25c White Habutai, l9
 inches wide, Mon
 day ... IoC 45c White Habutai, 27
 inches wide, Mon day .35C
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

"Yes. she will probably have her little firtations But 1t is only with the eyes. Sometimes, perhaps, little note IS thrown into the carriage, and she may bribe some slave to take back reply.
 "So far as my own family is concerneo'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Sale Of White FIaDutai Silks.

paiz this popular fabric daPes biz
  1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

69c White Habutai,
 yard wide, Mon
 day 45C 7Sc White Habutai,
 yard wide, Mon day 5oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

As an extra special,
 we offer 36-inch Natural Pongee, in the $1.O0 grade for waists, suits and
 skirts, Monday. 75C
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15
Had . fine MessIns.

Grand Chancellor Louis G. Lynch
and Grand Representative Robt, y
Davis have returned from Alaehua,
where. on Thursday evening, the form
e. made an ofIicial wish 20 the Alach'
ua Lodge. knights Of Pythias.
This meeting vas well attended.
and Chancellor Commander Lynch
eomplimentea the lodge very highly.
he made an excellent talk aIons ne
Ilnss Of che good Of the order. ~ did
Col Davis. clAscellor Commander w.
n. eenley OF AIachua Lodge. and other
members 81 the lodge.
IN All. the evening vas spent IN =
most enjoyable and proatahls ma.
nsg mutually. and everybody felt bet
tsv fog turning out
Chanceliog Commandar Lyneh stat
e RT3day pp0a his rstpn nat AlaeA'
N has one Of The MOST sgthnaiastSe
ana most progressive lodges " any
town d The State % its sire.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15

wfliAm LipsisdaIs a Hawthorn. shs
elexsr and sneossafnl tFsveiiag saIas.
man oar ne q J. G@ith Candy Con-.
pany. mamufnElBrtng eontseaioaefa.
was "a ubs en- FEta&T. sc Vas -
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aay wffh Ne lastly. ~. L4ffip1ais
dselaraa skaf % aas@e4Ni -paniev
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faef ~ h sn5gying . kstisg bnsiness
tkan 81 she nsns sints iast yesr. =
a. ne belleye ~ fSfeafs. ~ EssSeh'
seem h ~ tnrTtisEy. hnvs ~ ha4ft
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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15

Invitations Will b mailed within
the next day " two % en- important
social event. beng a card party which
will Be given BY Measamss J. N,
Graham and Evans Halle on the after
noon ot the 2Oth inst. at the home
Of the former. West Main street N.
( Elaborate preparations ara being
made sor this function. which prom.
ises 70 equal anythins OF che kind
ever held IN this city.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15
vENsriHN cHRD PSkfH
Mrs. Thornton strInufsIlOw entertain.
ed Delightfully."- Thursday.


One OF the most beautiful card
parties given this season IN Gaines
VILE was that Of Mrs. Thornton string
fellow. Thursday afternoon, IN honor
OF Miss Marguerite sringfellow and
her house guests. Miss Emma Evans
OF Lafayette. Ala, and Miss Elise
Walker OF Governors Island, New
York.
The attractive house was elabor.
Ately and artistically decorated. guam,
titles OF red japonicas being used in
the two large drawlngEooms. the din,
ins-rOom being beautifully decorated
In yellow jasmine, while handsome
palms and ferns added greatly to the
effect.
The dainty and delicious refresh
ments--turkey salad, candied cherries,
sandwiches, and fruit punch--carrled
out the Italian color scheme. The
score cards, exquisite Venetian scenes,
hand-colored, were especially note
worthy. having been brought over
from Europe by the hostess last sum.
mer.
Mrs. John Chestnut was the winner
Of the hrst prize for the married
ladies' Mrs, r. O. Cooley, Of Jack.
sonville. won the second Miss Ida
Burkhim was the fortunate winner of
the first prize for the young ladies'.
and Miss Dorothy Wagner secured the
second. The guests OF honor each re.
ceIved similar prizes. framed scenes
from Venice, and all cut for the con-
ISOLATION. Mrs. Chapman being the sue.
cessful winner
The afternoon was greatly enjoyed
by all and the delightful entertain.
ment win long be an agreeable mem.
DRY.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15

Tho senior Epworth League Of the
First MethOdlsf church enioyed q
pleasant evening II the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. L. ). ClyAtt Friday
evening. the occasion being a Val.
entine party. Quite n number Of the
Ieagners and ihslr friends we're pres.
cut and the evening was passed IN .
most enjoyable manner.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15
ALDERMAN WEBSTER RESIGNS,
Gives as Reason Pressing Business
in His Regular Duties.

Gives as Reason Pressing Business
in His Regular Duties.
Alderman /, r. Webster, who was
elected to represent the North Gaines.
vile section as an alderman on the
City Council, has rendered his resig-
nation, and the same is now In the
hands OF Clerk ]. NJ. Dell.
Col. Webster, who has been quite
prominent In politics, and Is most
progressive citizen and property
owner. was elected in 1907 for a term
OF two years. recstving most complt
msntary vote, q He hes served hia
constitaents AID his cift veil bvs sets
up a. q reason for bis Festgnauon. !
after having served q year. that his
business duties prevent him from giv.
Ing the once the time and attention
It required.
Inaamuch ss another election will
BE- Held 10 April. Il Ia probable that
Alderman webster's resignation viii
not be accepted until his successor
may have been selected In regular
order.
Col Webster has made q faithful
and salcient oficiaI. and II IL regret
ted that he viii be compelled % 70
iinquish his municipal duties on &C.
count OF other buslnesi.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-15
'ENATOR ]. 5. BEARD
WILL SPEAK TODAY
Pill Address People at the Court
House at $40 in Afternoon.
EANDIDAtg FoR .. 5. sENArE

Jas Served His People Faithfully in
Upper Branch Of Florida LsGlsls.
ture, and Now Asplrss to Higher
PosltIon In National Capitol.
Hoo. John s.. Beard of Pensacola.
ne the most widely known ana
lost distinguished citizens Of West
lorle is in the cit
sepator Beard served his people
Eithhly as state Senator from Es-
lmbI county. and is now a candidate
|r u|sed States Senator. 1t 10 in
10 q test OF his campaign that he
he'd and he viii deliver an adj
less his views politically at the
nrt be at 2:30 o'clock this after.
Ons which a cordial invitation IL
lend to the publlc--ladies es-
fialI INVITED.
Seno Beard Is q fine gentleman,
esnt speaker, and VIII no
pbt Bet a good~crowd today