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Arizona republican., 1908-07-14
LODGE MEETING POSTPONED

LODGE MEETING POSTPONED.- Contrary to the plans made at the last meeting of the Fraternal Brother hood, there will be no meeting of the members tonight The reason will be satisfactorily explained to all members present at lodge a week from tonight
Arizona republican., 1908-07-14

there5y. Hcanl be wornoverany guiulpe, either q fancy one as d. illustrated or al simpler one of lingerie materi- al. The overt b1ouse is tucke% over the shouEI dsrs while the little skirt is made with two' hounces. thS lower of which is joined to al gored founda-l ton while the upper one S arr ranged over it. The belt con-l meets the blouse with the skirt and it can be- lett plain ori trimmed with ribbon bows, or . sash can De worn over it as liked. Embroi- dered hooncingi makes an ext ceedinRly pretty and somewhat elaborate dress and plain mate-t rials an bel trimmedat their edges and con-l sequently thing seasoDacle can be utilized for the design. ,
 For a girl of ten years of age 1 will be required 5H yards of bordered mate rial B inches wide with 5i yards 8 inches, wide. z yard of plain material B; or 6H yards of plainmateriali A. Az yards 32i or 33s yards A
 inches wide. A M ay Mantoni pattern, N oa Fashion Depart,
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Arizona republican., 1908-07-14
DAILy FASHION ALks
A SIMPLE SUMMER BROCK.
BY MAY MANToN

RETTY bod us the simplest possible kind are being extsnsvsy
 the Busiest mother nesd Dc alarmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
FREIGHT RATES INCREASE.
New York Central Makes a Start In
 New Line.

New York, July 14-As a forerunner of general increase of 10 per cent in freight rates to be made by the eastern trunk lines in the near future, the New York Central railroad has filed with the interstate commerce commission new rate on sugar and coffee between New York and Chicago. This means an Il per cent increase in the present freight rate on coffee between the two cities and I 2-S per cent increase in the present rate on sugar.
 The railroads which haul the two com moditles from southern ports northward have also published a similar increase. The new rates will go into effect on August l, instead of October l, as at first intended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
s Air Ship Is
 Started B1It Ref1

Friedrich shafen, July 14.-There was every prospect of a record trip of Count zeppelin's airship occurring today. All preparations for the flight were com pleted early, and the official meteorolo- gists anxiously watched the wind and weather, which became more favorable to the undertaking. There was light breeze blowing from the northwest under which the airship must navigate on it's Journey toward Mayence. The route which it was proposed to cover led over Constance, Scheffhausen, Basic. Mulhauser, Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Strass- hurg Mannhe elm and Mayence. The journey was intended to be continued to Metz if the time allowed The oc- cupants of the car were Count Zeppelin. his nephew, Count Ferdinand Zeppelin; Prof. Mergesell, representing the min istry of the interior; Captain Mischke of the navy Major Hesse of the gen oral staff; Lehman of the war minis trv and Sperling of the balloon regi- ment of the army; Engineers Durr and Stahl and six mechanics. No unofficial messengers were permitted to make the trip. When the King and Queen of Wurtumberg reached the vicinity Of the floating shed on board the royal motorboat at 2 o'clock, enth usiastic cheering for their majesties and the air shin sounded over the lake.
 Steps were at once taken to bring the airship out and she emerged from her floating house stern foremost, ike a vessel leaving the slip. She slowly raocbed tbe open lake and was clear of her she'd and with her keel even With the surface of the water. She hung
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
CRICKET GAME IS
 NOT YET FINISHED

Southampton, July 14-A heavy rainfall, delayed the start of the continuation to- day of the cricket match between the gentlemen of Philadelphia and the Coun- ty Hampshire eleven. The Philadelphians had only half an hour at the bat before luncheon was called. Their score was 2l for one wicket.
 At o'clock this afternoon the Phila- delphians had made 75 runs, of when Graces had scored IT, King 52, and Mor- lis I. The Philadelphia men had follow on. and at the close of play they had com piled GA runs for one wicket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
GEORGIA TENNIS
 TOURNEY AT MACON

Macon, Ga, July 14.-In the, Georgia lawn tennis championship tournament to- day the play ran into the third round in singles and the second round In doubles. The Atlanta team of Carter and Mansfield in doubles made a good showing and stand a good chance of going into the finals Friday. The Macon team of Taylor and Lowery defeated in two straight sets Grant and Thornton of Atlanta. As 1t looks now the title in singles lies be- tween Carter of Atlanta and Taylor of Macon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
An "oId-Fashioned" Concert.

The following Is the programme of the "Old- Fashioned Concert" that is to be given Friday night in the new pavilion at the City Park, by the music pupils of Mrs. Annie M Crow, the proceeds to go to the fund of the Civic Improve ment club:
 Part I-The following pupils will each render selections Alice Granger, zelna, Lefkovits, Dortey Moody, Beryl Primer, Virginia Keith, Lottie Granger, Mabel Lee, Hattie Hurst Neva McEntire, Dora Barr
 Duets, Scenes of Boyhood Days" Dear Old Sweetheart Days'-Mr. Mehurg and Mir. Houston.
 Piano solo, Arrangement of Folk Songs"-Miss Nuckols.
 Vocal solo, tMimosan San'-Miss Fraser Chorus, .Sewanee River"
 Dixie Cake Walk'--Miss Ball
 Vocal solo, Ben Bolt"-Miss Weinstein. Chorus, Mary Had a Little Lamb' Vocal solo, Days of Yore"-Miss Ta- item.
 Vocal solo. You'll Remember Me'-Miss Jenkins
 Piano solo. medley of patriotic airs Miss Kartus.
 Chorus, Annie Laurie
 Piano solo, Blue Bells of Scotland'- Miss Kirkpatrick.
 Vocal solo, Kentucky Home"-Miss Fitzpatrick
 Vocal solo, 'In Old Madrid'--Miss Fitzpatrick.
 Vocal solo. Home, Sweet Home''-Miss Williams.
 Chorus Good Night, Ladies,'
 The price of admission will be: Adults 10 cents; children, cents.
 Personal and General.
 S. H. Fowlkes, the Southern Bell Tele- phone companys representative of the Farmers Line department. who has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

quite sick at the Robinson infirmary. is Improving and hopes to be out within few days.
 Ed Ness, master mechanic of the pipe fnop, who has been down with fever for d week at the hospital. Is much better to- day
 Mrs. George Bancroft has returned to Brighton after spending a few days with Mrs. W. P. Golson
 Mrs. William A. Simmons, who has been quite sick at her home on Ninth avenue, is convalescing.
 MT. and Mrs. Milton Ewing of Bir- bingham spent yesterday with Mrs. W. P. Golson.
 MT Sam May has joined a party form Rome. Ga, and will spend the month Of July at Atlantic Beach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Arrests for Conspiracy.

Berlin, July 4-A news bureau here has received private dispatches from Sonowice, Russian Poland. stating that a plot against the life of Emperor Nicholas had been discovered there. The conspir- acy, according to the dispatch, was well planned and had many notifications. More than 100 men and women were arrested at Sonowice, charged with being implicated in the plot, and other arrests are impending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
lightning Does Damage.

Cordee, Ga, July 14-A terrific cleo tric, rain and wind storm passed over the city this afternoon and did consid- erable damage to crops and telephone wires. Lightning struck and instantly killed Lum Pooler, a negro. Four mules belonging to the city were also killed. A house in which several people had congregated for shelter was struck, but no one was hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

in the air like a gigantic leviathan, forced by some power out of the element wR be it's home. The suppoYfne were rapidly withdrawn ey aff detachment of the balloon co then, amid the roars from the, the lake, the crew and passef men all told. stepped on b. famous airship.
 When all was ready the which gave such an idea of and immensity that it seemed ble for 1t ever to leave the sp' it hung over the water, slowl it's bows and moved away.
 The airship was compelled to back because of a breakage side steering gear. This was re temporarily in mid-air, but i' deemed advisable not to continue. she was brought back to her moorin on the lake. She re-entered her sh successfully and the passengers disei parked.
 Another start will be made tomorrt evening. Count Zeppelin said that aft the disappointing experience of tod he could have continued the voyal but he did not think 1t desirable wi defect in the steering gear, howey slight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Persians Want Refuge.

Frankfort. Germany, July 14-The Frankfurter Zeitungs correspondent at Constantinople says that the brother of the Shah of Persia, Shua- Els -Saltaneh, and the latter's son, Fath-A Ali-Mirza, have begged the Sultan for asylum in Turkey. The Sultan granted the request, and Prince Fath-Al- -Mrza arrived at Con- stantinople today with a large retinue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
More Than Truth.

From the August Delneator.
 Louise, after being scolded, could never be reconcled till mother had assured her that she loved her, which resulted on one occasion in the following dialogue: You don't love me
 "Yes, do love you"
 Well, you don't talk like 1t"
 well. how do you want me to talk?' T want you to talk to me like you do when you have company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Balloon Has Smashed.

Hamburg, July 14.-The balloon "Ham- burg of the Hamburg Aeronautical so- ciety met with an accident today while trying to effect landing at Lubeck. The car of the balloon violently colided with the cable house, severely injuring Barren Poh1 and one of the passengers. The other two occupants of the car were not injllred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
pr. Wharton III.

Montgomery, July 14-Dr. M. B. Whar- ton, consul at sonneberg, Germany, un- der the late President Cleveland, is crit ically Ill in Atlanta. He has been pastor of the First Baptist church of EufaYl-. Ala, for some time, and is a leading member of that denomination in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Warship Goes to Quebec.

Newport, R. l., July 1.-The battieship New Hampshire sailed late today Tor Quebec to participate in the ter-centenary celebration, having on board Rear Ad- miral William s. Cowles chief of the bureau of equipment, who will represent the United States navy at the oelebra- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
South Dakota Convention.

Rapid City, s. D., July 14.-Democratc state convention met here today After the temporary organization was affect ed the convention adjourned until to- morrow, when candidates for state of- fees, other than governor and lieuten- ant governor will be named
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Arctic Vessel at Sydney.

Sydney, C. B.. July 1.-The Arctic steamer Roosevelt arrived here today. Commander Robert E. Peary and party are expected to arrive tonight to join the Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
COMMITTEE CHOSEN
 TO NAME CHAIRMAN
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.y


 larly strong one, the news, all import ant locally, soon spread like wildhre amidst general Jubilation.
 Statement Made.
 Almost the first act was the reading by MT. Bryan of a statement by the vice presidential nominee and himself MT, Bryan said:
 MT. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee:
 T recognize that the main work of the campaign is done by subcommittee, and yet before entering upon the campaign l was anxious to have an opportunity to meet personally the full memD orship of the committee. Upon this committed, act ing directly with other persons selected in accordance with it's authority, rests the responsibility of carrying on this cam paign, and I desire, upon this first meet Ing with you, to express my deep appre- citation, not merely of the honor that has been paid to me by the party which you as an organization represent, but my en- tire satisfaction with the platform which was adopted by the convention which has recently adjourned, and my qualification, too, that a candidate for vice president has been selected who is not only politi- cal friend and personal friend, but one in whom I have entire confidence. l do not know how I can better express my feeling on this subject than to say that if I am elected President and MT. Kern is elected vice president, l shall not De afraid to die, because I shall feel that the policies outlined in the platform, which I shall endeavor to put into oper- ation will be just as faithfully carried out by him as they would be by me (ap- plause) I do not know how l can ex- press in stronger language my satisfac- ton on the nomination that the party has made for vice president
 Aside from desiring to meet you per- sonally I thought there were certain things that ought to be decided upon at once and as I have the honor of having with me at this time our candidate for vice president, MT. Kern, l have con- ferred with him about two or three mat ters, and I shall present at this time a request in which he and l join. l have reduced 1t to writing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Hotel Arlington
\25th Street, Near Broadway .5 NEW YORK
 M hrx7 nrnnERN EIREPR OOF

Mos. conveniently located, just away from the noise, in the center of the shopping, theatre and hotel district K ooms with adjoining bath for two
 persons, $2.0O, S2.50 Rooms with private bath, one or two
 persons, S2.50, s3.00 xuffes two and three rooms and bath, fxe to six persons, $4.00, $6.OO, $500 CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Wm. F. IngoId, Prop. T. E. Tolson, Mgr.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
We have opened a house II Chattanooga, Tenn, for tn benefit of those who appre ciate Fine w hi S kie

We distill the whiskey sell-our dstllery is No. Dis Tenn. Our methods entirely different To begin sell our dstllaton; prices actually wholesale exception do not ship less than SIX quars-we do The price quarts is about ow as 1t you'd be on account of packing and handling.
 If you are not one of customers, you have Whiskey good
 Shipments Are Made in Wooden Boxes. Wholesale Prices-Express Prepaid-We Do Not
 6Fml
 Cts. REC Club, Perfect whhkey.-...---a+--~- $5.U Gates 88 True Blend --s1--....4~s. bOO Freestone Tennessee Whiskey .~--.---...~ b-00 Grassy Valley Corn -.--.~---.~-.~ 4W Pure Apple Brandy. ----.-.--,~-~---~-~ Oo0 The following brands bottled in bond The U. ment stamp overlapping the cork guarantees age, ss Full
 Cts. Concord Pure Rye. .-----..-.-.. o-oO SPECIAL.-We will ship from Chattanooga on1yc doublestamp 1OOproof Grassy Valley white in Jli per gallon delivered No shipment less than gallon only brand we supply in jugs.
 R. H. GATE & co. Chattanooga, Tenn. Louisville,
 Order From Nearest Poinf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Entertainment Committee Meeting.

There will be a meeting of all chair men of committees for the entertain ment of the press In the lobby of the Grand hotel on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, and in addition to this call, all citizens who will take editors for the two days are urged to come and meet with the committee. It is very important that homes be secured i7 plenty for the crowd which will be here next week, and 1t behooves every citizen to assist in the entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Corporations Barred.


 We say that no contribution shall be accepted from any corporation; corporation Is not created for political purposes; 1t has no right to contrib ute to campaign funds and we want this part of the plank distinct. We want limit placed upon individual contrib utions, that no contribution may be received from any individual so large as to indicate that Individuals interest of a personal character in the result of the election, and we went all imum made public, in order that the public may judges what influences are at work and thus be better able 70 decide on which side those interested only in good government should cast their votes, and we have suggested a minimum of $100, because people can contribute that amount without sus- picion, and those contributing small amounts may be so situated that the publication of their contributions would embarrass them.
 For instance, an employe of corpora ton might earnestly desire to assist in this campaign, and if his contribution was published it might subject him to punishment at the hands of the corpor- ation and the arguments that have justi- fled the secret ballot justifies secrecy in regard to contributions so small that they cannot be supposed to represent an inter est that is attempting to purchase favors We have simply suggested s0.O00 as a maximum and S100 as a minimum. We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

larly strong one, the news, all import ant locally, soon spread like wildfire amidst general jubilation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Platform Pledge.

FldtIOTn Fleuycs
 MT. Bryan. on behalf of himself and MT. Kern, read the following.
 we pledge the democratic party to the enactment of law prohibiting any cor poration contributing to a campaign fund and any individual contributing an amount above a reasonable amount, and providing for the publication before elec- tion of all contributions above a reason able minimum"
 MT. Kern and I are in hearty sympa- thy with this pledge and are gratihed at it's adoption With It's fulfillment new era in American politics will begin. Elections will then be regulated as pub lie affairs, and the influences which con trol them, instead of being secret, will be known to the voters
 "As an earnest token that our party will make good it's pledges we ask you to construe this plank and put 1t into immediate operation. This can be done by the adoption of a resolution an- nouncing, in pursuance of the policy outlined, that pledge your committee will not accept any contributions what ever from any corporation; that 1t will not accept any contribution from an individual above a reasonable amount, and that it. will make public before election all contributions above req sonable minimum. We suggest for your approval a maximum of $10,0O0. and a minimum of $100 no contribu- ton to be received above $10,000 and all contributions above $100 to be made public before the election.
 We suggest also that on or before the 18th day of October publication shall be made of all contrib utions above $100 received up to that date.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Furnace No. 2 Brown In.

The torch was applied today to the Woodward Iron company's No fur mace, which has just been rebuilt This will increase the output of the plant several hundred tons of iron per day and the blowing in of this large iron produced is indicative of better times ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

We suggest also that on or before the 18th day of October publication shall be made of all contributions above $1OO received up to that date"
 Comment By Bryan.
 Mir Bryan then commented as fol- lows
 We have felt that this is the proper time to make this announcement. At the republican national convention a plank in favor of publicity was turned down by a very large vote. The in- dignation that has been expressed over the action of the convention had al- CTS, and they are now attempting to avoid all the censure that has been falling upon them, by announcing that, through their treasurer a New York man, they would publish the contribu- tions after the election. You will mo- tice that the point made in our plank Is that the contributions shall be pub lished before the election. It is nor sufficient to learn after the election of the influences that have purchased the election. The public ought to know before the election what influences are at work to secure the success of a party, and our platform makes that distinction and we ask that this com mittee at this time declare itself in harmony with the plank, and that this committee so interpret this plank that the public cannot fail to see the differ ence betwen our position and their po- sition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
d U Z q d
HE SPOUTS ABOUT SKILLETS
TO KITCHEN CABINET
CRONIES
Uncle SANS Big Skillet Could Hold the U. S.
Navy, l5,0OO=Ton Steak, $7,5O0OOO
Ham and Eggs.

let us say the skillet Is one foot in
diameter, weighs one pound, and. In
Guiding handle length, is eighteen
inches long. 1t is a mild estimate tosay
that each family in the United States
possesses a big skillet and a little
skillet. There are more than Is, O00,-
600 families in this country, and more
than 100000 skillets. Without
worrying you by asking you to go
through all the figures, I will tell
you the following facts:
''If all the skillets of the United
States were placed side by side they
would reach more than 5000 miles;
II placed handle-wise, 5000 miles.
IF all the skillets were made into
one big skillet, Uncle Sam would have
to be over six miles high to handle
it and cook in it. 1t would hold one
big pancake with an area of more
than a square mile or 100000 or
binary sized cakes like you get at a
restaurant.
'If Uncle Sam were frying beef
steak in his big skillet, the steak
would weigh in the neighborhood of
fifteen thousand tons and the steer
from which 1t would be taken would
sport tail over two-and-a-half miles
long, and could easily step over New
York City at it's widest point with
out touching anything, Thirty thou
sand ordinary steers could be placed
in it at one time. The metal in ii
converted into frame one inch wide
could surround mirror wherein
Mother Earth might view her full
face.
I'm this skillet Uncle Sam could
place the 272 service ships of the
United States Navy, and, at pinch
might be able 20 accommodate his
grand total of 1926.
Allowing ten coal wagons to 9
block and each carrying one ton, il
would take a procession 100 mile:
long to provide the fuel for the cook.
ing of one meal. A full order Of han
and eggs would cost S7.500,000.
| STATISTICAL SAM, WITH NEW
INFORMATION. NEXT WEEK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
~ TATISTICAL SAM got the adj
> tective handle to his name in
A this way. He belonged to the
Htt1a 0faria of mon who call

~ TATlSTICAL SAM got the ad-
tective handle to his name in
"a this way. He belonged to the
little coterie of men who call
ed themselves "The Organization
tCommittee of the Fifth Precinct of
tthe Twenty-Sixth Ward" and who
were called by their political oppo-
nents the Kitchen cabinet
weekly meeting being held in the
kitchens of the members.
The fall campaign was over, and
Bome of the members thought the
twise thing would be to adjourn till
spring; but Sam was differently in
hclined. You see, he'd been the official
Lfigurer of the kitchen cabinet and
fhad made a marvelously good fore
least on the fall vote. Wherefore he
twas man of some consequence In
1.-THE cabinet, and of more consequence
Ito himself. When the motion to ad-
Journ, subject to call of the president
h(which would come with the first
political whisper of spring. was
made. Sam spoke against it as fol-
lows:
"Well, men, for one have kind of
got into the habit of enjoying these
lluttIlu6S. why AOL COullluO tSiCAh :
I'VE don't have to deal with politics;
1--WE can discuss other subjects to a
good advantage. Defeat the motion,
and willeexplain."
The motion was defeated, and this
Is the explanation he gave and which
caused him thereafter to be called
Statistical Sam:
I've been doing considerable fig
luring OF late and I've kind of got in
1.-THE habit of 1t. Now that there is
mo more politics to figure, l find my
attention being drawn into other
Lines of speculative and statistical
Thought. Even the homely kitchen
PARTICLES become of interest wheI
Viewed from certain standpoints. The
common skillet, statistically viewed
may be made to present wonderful
combination of comparisons.
For purpose of establishing {
measuring unit, or standard Skillet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17

Chase & Wright to Frank L. Nc
Roberts, south half southwest section
q. north half northwest section. 34-17-
Sw. $4,000.
Charles E. White to Anna C.
INaehwe, lot 4, block 1873, village of
East Moline. $500.