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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
To 5esutify Capitol Grounds.

The members of the Flower Growers association are working with an earn est spirit for the plans of beautifying the capitol grounds. The delay that has been necessitated by the condition of the grounds has made the planting of many things late, but the flowers shrubs and trees have been ordered and the planting will begin at an early date;- The ladies have planned to stick to the native trees as far as possible in the beautifying the grounds. They have ordered wild plums, towering peach, dog-wood, redbud, rhododendron, Cape myrtle in all coIers, both white and purple wisteria. They have waited on account of the unfinished condition of the grounds and the sand and clay condition of the soil to have it put in readiness for the planting of the small CT plants and roses which will be set out during the latter part of January and the middle of February. It is the plan of the Flower Growers association to have blooming plants all the year. and their selection has been with that object in view. They will place large urns on either side of the steps
  tury plants in them. These will be temporary, however as 1t Is hoped that some day noble pieces of statuary com memorating historical persons and events will be placed there. Between the massive pillows on the east and west sides, boxes of flowers will be placed, and among the trees that will be planted are the magnolia and flow ering ash.
 The EsIomar Grnuars ,aaat o,, tba first day of every month and at the meeting held on January 1, Governor Conner called and expressed his great satisfaction in the work and plans of the association and of the wonderful executive ability that has been shown in thS management of the financial af- fairs. He applauded the true economic spirit of obtaining the best results with stated amount.
 The Flower Growers association is a unique organization that has the record of having gone through a years work without dues or by-laws or con- stitution. It has been without a finan- cial basis. Not penny has been taken in by the association and not a penny expended. The life and work of the Flower Growers association shows that money need not be the soul of the existence of all organized work, for much good has been done by it in Montgomery and it's influence through out the state has been felt. The inn portance of the organization was recognized when the State Horticuir tural society made it's president one of the vice presidents of that organiza- tion.
 The object of the life of the Flower Growers association is the mutual ben eft of the members, each sharing the experience of all the others. Much good work on other lines might be ac- complished by united effort without money as basis.
 The officers who have served during the past year are still at the helm They are Mrs. w. A. Gayle, president Mrs. R. P. Stout. vice president, and Mrs. c. E. McClelland, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
What Did He Mean?

From HarperS Weekly.
 For number of years a bitter feud had existed between the Browns and Perkinses, next door neighbors. The trou- ble had originated through the depreda tions of Browns cat. and had grown so fixed an affair that neither party ever dreamnt of making up." One day. how ever, Brown sent his servant next door with a peaceful note for MT. Perkins, which read:
 .Mr. Brown sends his compliments to MT. Perkins, and begs ts say that his old cat died this morning"
 Perlin's' written reply was bitter,
 sMr. Perkins c sorry to hear of Mir. Browns trouble. but he had not heard that Nr+ Brown y'r4 ill-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Explained.

Lady-You send great number of dresses to the laundry every week. Mary. Why is it? My daughter does not send nearly so many.
 Mary-Well, you see, mum, your daugh- ter is engaged to a h'arehitect. l goes out with a sweep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Two Rrutes.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Wife-Be sure to advertise for Fido in the morning newspapers.
 Next day the wife read as follows in the newspapers:
 'Lost-A mangy lap dog, with one eye and no tail. Too fat to walk. Answers to the name of Fido. If returned stuffed, s15 reward"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
HOME LIE OF THE
 ''HEATHEN CH|NEE''
Oriental Oddities Found In Los
 Angeles
RULES OF INTERCOURSE
chinaman and His Wife Never Appear On the Street Together-Husband
 Is supericr-and Would
 Thus Lose Dignity.
From the Los Angeles Times.

From the Los Angeles Times.
 The Chinese quarter is situated to the east of the Plaza, occupying the lands that were cultivated by the original settlers of the pueblo Most of the building are "rookeries and the streets are marrow and unsanitary. With few exceptions the buildings are owned by white people. who will not make im- provements, yet receive very high rents-higher than the same class of buildings return in any other section Yet the Chinese pay promptly. Several Chinese merchants have built substan- tial brick structures and made other improvements. They have a board of trade and will establish a bank.
 The Chinese New Year begins on Feb ruary l. and the festivities usually last two or three days. The stores are closed and every one wears his best. Each moon is month, according to the Chinese calendar, consequently the beginning of the year varies. On New Years evening there is a general out burst of fire crackers, the object being to drive away evil spirits, not for uStlHcHlt dS Nllll lilc ADleTlCdn DOy. Calling begins about daylight, the sexes visiting separately. Presents are made, and always of equal value-it is not considered honest to give a 16-cent handkerchief and expect a diamond ring in exchange, The payment of debts be- fore New Years Day is commendable custom, and could be followed with advantage to the reputation of some who consider themselves more civilized. A debtor who does not pay Hoses his face" and is refused further credit in the stores. The joss houses, or tenn ples, are crowded for several days pre- ceding the advent of the year and dur ing the celebration. Each sinner prays to his particular god and asks for what he wants during the coming year. There are no ministers and no long winded, dry-as-dust sermons, or col lections for the "heathen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
What the Doctor Said.

Neighbor-And what did the doctor saw
 Old Man--'E said no more medicine, but if ye take a little walk of a marnin on the Common and get the air mebbe you'll live to be a oxYeenarian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
LADIES, Don't For
qet These Points

I We print Visiting Cards from Il engraved plate in one day. 9 Wedding Invitations and At ~ Home Cards a speciality. Ask
 for samples.
 2 We operate our own complete C Engraving and Embossing Plant
 and guarantee best work
 promptly done. 4 Largest and best stock of Ladies' Stationery in the state. 6 Il Don't forget the place-the old O lest and largest stationery busi-
 ness in the state, Third avenue,
 below Nineteenth St. G Leather. Goods for gentlemen, V Purses, wallets, cards and pass
 cases, etc.
 T Desk Blotter Pads and colored blotters to fit. Ask to see them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Mrs. J. M. Marshall, who has been the guest of Mrs. l.. W. Collier, has returned to Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
L. H. Macltey at her home. 51s Clifton avenue, this afternoon at 2:so o'clock.

avenue, this afternoon at 2:so o'clock.
 Mrs. c. A. Merrill entertained the Elhor Hord club Wednesday afternoon. The club was fortunate in having as it's guest on this occasion Miss Edna Smith, whose name is closely identified with art work in Birmingham and elsewhere. Her talk on Italian Art' showed careful study and research and will be a great help to the club members in their art study this year. Miss Hopson added much to the pleasure of the afternoon with her read ing. A vocal solo by Miss Bain and music by Miss Oldan completed the pro- gramme of the delightful meeting. A buffet luncheon was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Mrs A. B. Pendergast is the guest of Mrs Mark D. Braniard in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Mrs. Ben Hill of Anniston is spending few days with friends in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

The Elyton Epworth league will hold a AValentine social this evening at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. Wright at Eubank station. There will be number of con:- tests and a good time is promised to all who attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Miss Lillian Puiliam has returned to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

The Quest club will meet with Mrs. Day. idson at mer home, 1s19 Eighth avenue. north this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Better
 Change

When you discover that the use of coffee as beverage is undermining your health.
 Many persons who suspect that paptation of by coffee, don't seem to know how to break the fetters forged upon them by caffeine-the drug in coffee.
 may have sstried Postum" (weakly made by simply sleeping it in hot water, letting it come to a boil') and did not relish it.
 No wonder! Boil Postum 15 minutes as per directions on pkg, add good and then try it. In 10 days you may safely expect decided change for the better. Keep it mp and you will discover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Mrs. Arthur has returned after pleas ant visit in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Rumnnaged Silks 19c a Yard

A table of Fancy Silks. fancy dress silks, stripes and figures, all colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
ummaged
 Underwear 18c Instead of 25c

Broken lot of Ladies' Vests and Pants, in gray and white. heavy fleece lined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
New Lingerie Waists
 A Thousand at $1.50

Two tables of them-tailored styles and fancy lace trimmed, long and short sleeves, mostly Royal waists, new crisp and clean, usual worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
39c a Yard

Fancy figured Foulards and Habutai Silks, stripes, polka dots and figures, 19 and 24 inches, were S9c and $1.00 a yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

there might have been social war, rein forced by ''hatchet' society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

The Wentworth club will meet with Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Rummaged
 Corset Covers 25c Instead of 39c

Full bleached Corset Covers, taped waist, very full cut, all sizes.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
AT THE THEATRE.

Last evening, for the first time in
Wenatchee, the Geo. B. Howard
Company presented their excruciat
ingly funny comedy, entitled Chris
TOPPER Jr." 1t is one Of the best
comedies seen at the theatre this
year, and was extremely we'll inter-
preted. The members as a whole
are above the average for an organ
ization of this kind, and certainly do
their best at all times. Mr.. Geo. B.
Howard, in the title role, was scream
ingly ludicrous, and his many haps
and mishaps delighted the audience
beyond description. The play and
the actors pleased the audience, and
it expressed its appreciation with
generous applause and curtain calls.
This is really one of The finest COM
panies that the people of Wenatchee
has ever had an opportunity to wit
ness. and we would like TO see more
like it visit US.
The play will be given again to-
night The Little Minister" tomor-
row night.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
SEATTLE
NEWSLETTER
MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM
THE WORLD SPECIAL SERVICE

Seattle, July 7.-"What benefits
the northwest benefits Seattle" This
is the new motto which the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce has adopted
1t marks a new era in the life of Sc
attle's pioneer commercial organiza-
ton, which feels that it's work in
helping to build up this city has been
so successful that the city can look
after itself Cor awhile and that state
interests can profitably be given con-
sideratiOn. The chamber realizes
that the prosperity of any part Of
the state helps Seattle and that It
can best serve the city by serving the
state as a whole Secretary C. B.
Tandell, Of the chamber, hit upon
the new motto, and Seattle will
make an enthusiastic effort to live
up to it.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
ANOTHER CANDIDATE
FOR SHERIFF
w. T. SIMMONS, PRESENT DEP.
UTY SHERIFF, MAKES AN.
NOCNCEMENT OF HIS CANDI.
DACY.
Bill Simmons will make the race

Bill Simmons will make the race
for sheriff.
This is the statement which he
made today to the Daily World, and
in accordance Herewith has asked
that regular announcement be in
serted in the candidates column of
this paper.
Simmons has been deputy sheriff
for the past two years, ana as such
there can be no question but that he
has made an efficient and accommo-
dating official In his card he invites
an investigation Of his record.
Following is his announcement
| hereby announce myself as
candidate for sheriff of Chelan coun-
ty, Washington, subject to the choice
of the democratic party, at the pri-
mary election to be held on Tuesday,
September s.
In seeking this nomination 1 am
impelled to do so by friendly assur-
ance of support from many quarters.
An investigation of my record as a
deputy in the Office of the present
sheriff is invited by those unfamiliar
with it. Many know it.
If | am nominated and elected,
promise a faithful, economical and
efficient administration.
w. T. SIMMONS.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

The Fourth was a quiet day in
Cashmere. As there was no celebra-
tion no fireworks were sold here, and
the small boys, unless fortunate
enough to get some from another
town were without firecrackers.
Many took the opportunity to go
to the hills camping and fishing.
The celebration at Allan's grove
up the Peshastin was favorite spot
for many. Others went to Leaven-
worth. Besides those who drove up,
there were quite large number to
board the afternoon train for that
point.
Walter Terrence is very sick with
typhoid fever.
The attraction here was the Sum
day school picnic. A goOdly num-
Der attended. A good dinner and .
most enjoyable time was had.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Joy have re-
turned from their wedding trip to
the sound. and will hereafter be ct
home on their farm west Of town.
May Joy be always theirs.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
MINING At
THUNDER CREEK
standard NINE WORKING 90
MEN AND THE SKAGIT QUEEN
A CREW OF IL.

The Standard Reduction company
is working 20 men on its mine and
mill on Thunder Creek, Skagiu coun-
ty. Mr.. A. c. Walters is the super
intendent. The mill is Heniy
three-stamp with Wilfleys and 100
ton crusher. 1t is the intention of
the company to pack out their rich
est ore while they are waiting for
the mill to be completed and snip
it to the Tacoma smelter All of the
mill material is on the ground now
The mine is on the west side Of
the Cascades, but the ore will have
20 be packed out over Park creek
pass, down the Stehekin to Lake Che
Ian, and thence to the Great North
ern railroad at Wenatchee.
Besides the Standard, the Skagit
Queen, in the same district, is also
working twelve men, and the Thun-
der Creek Mining company is pre-
pairing to resume operations at once
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
TALKED Of
FOR CABINET.
TAFT'S PROBABLE OFFICIAL FA-
MILY NOW BEING DISCUSSED.

Washington, D. c., July 6.-That
there will be only two holdovers in
the Taft cabinet, assuming the secre-
tary OF war is elected in November,
is the opinion of those who have
been watching events since it be-
came apparent that Taft would be
the republican nominee. These wise
acres have arranged this new cabi-
net. being guided by the expression
of opinions of Secretary Taft, the po-
li,ical services rendered by the men
named, and the general logic of the
situation.
The men whose chances at the
present moment are brightest for
seats in the Taft official family, are:
Theodore II. Burton, of Ohio, sec-i
rotary of state.
George Won l.. Meyer, Of Massa-
chusetts, now postmaster general,
secretary of the treasury.
Charles f. Magoon, of Nebraska,
secretary of war.
Frank B. Kellogg, of Minnesota,
attorney general.
Frank b. Hitchcock of Massachu-
sets, postmaster general.
William Loeb OF New York, secre-
tary of the navy.
Wade Ellis. of Ohio, secretary of
the interior.
James Wilson of Iowa, secretary
of agriculture, as at present.
Charles W. Fulton of Oregon, sec
rotary of commerce ana labor.
While this slate is the result OF
the, best information to be had at
present, conditions may arise that
will compel it's complete readjust-
ment
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

Another movement in Seattle,
which should have state wide
influence, was the organization
last week of the Western Washing
ton Fair and Driving associat ton. The
organization has secured % acres in
the city and near Lake Washington.
and each fall will hold regular
county fair. The biggest pumpkin
will vie with the best Jersey heifer as
an attraction. The officers of the as
ISOLATION are some of the most influ-
entail men in the city.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
SHIPS OUT
RECORD LOAD
SMITH MILLER, FORMERLY OF
WENATCHEE, NOW LUMBER
MAN OF TACOMA.

Smith, Miller, a former Wenat-
chez resident, is back to the city for
a few days vacation. He is now To-
Gated at Tacoma, whore he is vice
president of the Pacific National
Lumber Company.
He is interested, with two others,
in the manufacture of lumber. They
are handling big stuff. They recent
ly shipped out the record load of the
Pacific coast. This order comprised
1,S00,0 200 feet of lumber. the small
est piece of which was six feet long
and in size IL bya12 inches.
This shipload of lumber was sent
out to Rotterdam to be used as
beams for big structures. The tim
her belonging to the company is To-
Gated at Ashford, near Mt. Tacoma.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
Orhndo Cherries.

The Wofli Office is in receipt OF
box of Orondo cherries from the
ranch of H. N. Swartwood of Orion
do. Mr.. Swartwood holds the rec
ord as the cherry man of this Sec
ton. He produces the finest cherries
that come on the market each year.
The country at Oronio has only
Just started to develop. In the
course of a few more years the Oron-
do Flat will be like that about We
natchee. The soil IL the same and
the conditions similar.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

At the meeting Of the candidates
for county Offices at LeavenwOrth, it
was decided that all the candidates
should combine and make a joint
canvas Of the county. This, of course,
will not exclude making of individ-
ual canvasses. The joint canvas will
be started after August 10, to give
those candidates who desire it an OPP
pOrtunity to attend the state bar
meeting in Seattle. A committee was
appointed to arrange renting of halls
and school houses, where meetings
can be held. Among the towns to
be visited are Chelan, Cashmere, En-
that, Clockum, Malaga, Leavenworth
and Wenatchee
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

DR.. Roller. Seattle's athletic pride
proved rather easy for Frank Gotch,
champion wrestler of the world, in
their match last week. The people
of the city paid over $4,000 to see
the two giants contest, and got the
worth of their money for it was a
great struggle. Roller gave Gotch
more trouble than he ever had be-
fore, but The champion won in two
falls, getting those in 10 and 2 1 min
utes respectively.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07
BUBBLES FROM THE POLITICAL POT

The question as to the method of
placing the ballots under the new
direct primary law has been the SUBJ
ject of some discussion County Au-
dltor Godfrey informs the World
that the names will be placed on the
ballot in the order in which the fill.
lngs are made on the 10th of July
and thereafter.
Some of the candidates, however,
have planned to decide their respec-
tive places by lot OF the three can
didates for sheriff on the republican
ticket Del Mccoy won first place, n.
Inscho second and J. E. Ferguson
third.
For prosecuting attorney the
name of W. NJ. Emerson of Chelan
will appear first and Sam r. Sumner
second
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

There are now five candidates for
sheriff-three republicans and two
democrats. Ferguson, Inscho and
Mccoy on the republican ticket and
Dan F. Shaser and w. T. Simmons
on the democratic. All have had
experience in this line except ne
Mccoy. He has been a locOmtive
engineer in his time, and prefers to
choose his vocation.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

81 dreamed / dwelt in marble halls
yelled the soubrette as she pranced
up and down the stage.
''I'd like to get the idiot who woke
you up" growled the baldheaded
fat man in the front row.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

Cashmere may have several candi-
dates for county commissioner.
Capt. A. S. Burbank may be one. A.
F. Estes and f. w. Slime are men,
toned as probable candidates.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

County Clerk Campbell seems to
be having things his own way with
respect to his Office and the possibili-
ty of his reelection.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

1t is rumored that there may be
another candidate on the republican
ticket for county treasurer. 0. c..
McManus of Cashmere has heard the
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

which the state is about to erect.
The contracts for the building were
let in Olympia last week and call
for total expenditure of $27, 1880.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

The Seattle Horse Show associa-
ton will hol1 its show this fell on
the grounds Of the new fair associa-
ton on September 3, and ). Here
after the yearly horse show will be
held at the new location during the
week Immediately preceding the
dates for the fair.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

Chehalis county will take promi-
nent part in the A-Y.-P. fair next
year. Business houses of the coun~
ty have contributed everything with
which building can be erected AMI
furnished and work will be COM
menced at once. Everything from
the lumber to insurance policies
have been given by the enterprising
people of the county, and it is pro-
posed to leave the structure as per-
manent feature on the university
grounds where the exposition will be
held.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

For county assessor, r. C. Os-
borne up to date is the only man
who has decided to make the race.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-07

The productivity OF the arid lands
of Washington when water is turned
on them will be widely exploited at
the Sixteenth National Irrigation
congress TO be held at Albuquerque
during the two weeks of September
29-October 10, when the twenty
eighth annual Territorial Fair is
held in the New Mexico metropolis
The irrigation congress will last six
days Of the two weeks and will be at
tended by prominent men from all
chamber of commerce will take hold
of the matter for this state and will
constitute itself a clearing house for
those wishing to send fruit for either
display o. sor distribution, as it is
intended TO give away one carload of
fruit each day during the sittings of
the congress. 1t is considered that
the distribution Of large quantities
of choice Washington fruit will do
more than anything else to draw at
tention 10 what irrigation can do
here. A campaign will also be made
to bring the congress for 1909 TO
this state, and efforts will be made to
have the display of fruit from Wash
ington so prominent that it will
prove to be a powerful argument in
support OF this states invitation.
Fruit growers can get any informa-
ton. Fruit growers can get any in
formation they want by addressing
the chamber of commerce.