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works on the principle of lever and b.
means of hinged lever, the short end ~
which lays up along the side OF the
barrel. and a heavy chain which hooks
to the top and gives a purchase thereon
BY this means a hogshead OF great
weight can be tilted and moved about
with comparative ease by a man who
ordinarily would not be able to bulge Il.
There is also a supplemental lever at
tached To the main lever.
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WINTER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J
THE HOL MHURST,

Pcnusy " auia avenue Reach. ATLANTIC
CITY. " J. Cnobstructed ocean view; private
baths. Stationary washstands. with hot and cold
running water. in bedrnoms. Elevator 10 street
level Capacity. 800. Open all the gear. Hotel
electric coach meets trains. Literature upon
request. tfp4-3Ot. 1Ot HENRY DAR\EII..
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS 4 co. AUCTIONEERs
q. SLOAN & CO.. INC. AUCTS., l4O7 G S

Attractive Sale of Household and
Office Effects, Personal Belong
ings, Etc, from Private Owners
and Other Sources, Storage
Goods. Household Furniture and
Personal Effects From Geo. w.
Knox Express Co.. Within Our
Rooms, I4o7 G. St, Saturday,
February 6. 1909, at 10 AM.
Brass and Enameed Beds. Springs. Mattresses
Pillows. Oak Folding Beds Walnut Bookcase
Farlor Suites. Mission Oak Bookcase. Books, Pic
lures. Bric-a -brac. Odd Bedsteads. Bureaus
Washstands Chinoniers. Mahogany Bureaus
Sofas. Chairs. Rockers Couches. Tables. Dining
Chairs. Morris Chairs. Sewing Machines Refrig-
orators. China and Glassware, Heating Stoves
Cook Stoves. Kitchen Utensils. etc
AND AT TWELVE NJ.
Carriage, Harness, Robes etc.
Terms cash.
te4-2t c. G. SLOAN & CO. Inc. Aucts.
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G c. SLOAN 4 Co., INC. AUCTs.. 1907 G ST.

SALE OF PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HOUSE
HOLD GOODS FOR STORAGE CHARGES.
FEBRUARY SIXTH. 1903 .nI AT u Ten O'CLOCK
AN. there will be sold at public auction, with.
In the salesrooms Of G. G.. Sloan & Co., Inc
liens for storage charges. etc. due and unpaid,
all goods. furniture. household and personal eff
90: in the names Of r. Garner Coal Co, Alex
Pitt. the Washington Post. Mrs. ". X Powell
". French. NJ. W. Hill Co.. H. c. Hawkins
G; E. Vok. J. +. Hill G: H. Bowen. H. A.
NJ. Cohen. ". Conrad. Rev. ]. f. Lntsinger the
Jefferson Asso., II: j. NJ. Howard. s. Wolf. F.
ILngsom: f. F. Fisher. N. kastle. W. n. Lip
and no names.
THE GEO. W. KNOX EXRESs Co.
ja30-6t. eSu 1417 Pa ave NV
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AUCTION SALES.
AUCTIUN SAIES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wESCHLI:R AUCTIoNEEI
Trustees Sale of Brick
House No. 1858 G Street
~
FUTU RE DAl

s.. e.
BY virtue nj deed Of trust. recorded In Liner
"I6s folio 81. Of the land records Of the District
or Columbia, and at the request 81 the party
secured thereby. the undersigned will offer for
50 Ie at public auction. In fr"nt Of the premises
on WEDNESDAY. THE SEVENTEENTH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 1909. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM.
the following described land and premises. sit
ia te In the city of Washington. District Of o.
lumbia. 10 wit: Lot numbered rs In Matthew
Dunn's subdivision Of lots in square south Of
square numbered 1881 per. plat recorded in
Book 81. page II. Of the records in the Office
of tho surveyor for the District OF Columbia.
. Terms: Property sold subject to incum-
brance of 81 500: balance payable in cash.
CLARENCE r. HIGHT. Colorado bldg.
CHRIS. OOX DAWSON. Colorado bldg.
fe:S- tote Trustees.
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ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUCTloNEER.

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HOTEL IROOUOIS,

THE ARCHIBALD, OCEAN END ST. JAMES
place; second house from ocean: steam heat:
elevator: private baths: sun parlor: open IRE
place. JONES & EASTBURN. ja2330
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the church in the capacity as deacon, and
will not be ordained to full priesthood
until some time during November, or
perhaps later, but the vestry unani-
mously agreed to wait an indefinite PEI
riod rather than be disappointed in his
coming.
The reports of the various officers of
the city have been made out and will
be ready for submission at the next reg
,ar meeting of the city council, which
will convene on October 5.
Slas Stern. who recently suffered a
slight stroke of paralysis here, is grad
ually improving, and his friends hope to
soon see him restored to his usual health
and vigor. Mr. Stern is prominent
business man and influential member of
the city council.
Cotton is being rushed to market here
in a manner that has not before been
experienced in many seasons, due, it is
thought, to the high price of the staple
and the disposition of the farmers to
turn loose as fast as possible The re-
ceipts Saturday by wagon reached 700
bales and the compress forces here have
been compelled to work until late at
night In order to facilitate shipments.
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OVER 1000 ATTEND
ONEONTA MEETING
Big Singing Convention Comes to a
Close--Baptist Church Calls
Rev. Head for Another Yaer.

Oneonta, September 27.-(Special. )-One
of the longest and most enthusiastic
singing conventions that ever convened
IN Oneonta came to a close Yesterday
There were 1000 or 1900 people present
from all parts of the county, with pro-
fessional singers from different parts of
the state. Professor Mosey of Atlanta.
Professor Robertson of Admission and 9TH
ers from Jefferson, Marshall, Etowah and
Cullman took an active part in the con-
Vention. One of the features of the con-
cention was a resolution offered in favor
of the constitutional amendment.
Oneonta has received about 10 bales Of
new cotton. One bale sold for nearly
10 cents, and the farmers are In good
spirits over the prices being paid them
for the STABLE
Rev. ID. ID. Head, pastor of the Baptist
church here for the past three years.
has been called for another year at an
increased salary. In the recent revival
services through which the Rev. j. d.
Ray of North Birmingham did the
preaching about 20 additions were made
to the church.
There was light frost in Blount county
Sunday morning, and the weather ia 40
cool that some are killing their hogs.
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NEWS Of THE DAY
IN SOCIETY WORLD.
Miss King Honored At After
noon and Evening Parties
OTHER SMART EVENTS
Mrs. Lyons Luncheon at the Club.
Mrs. Badham Hostess at Buffet
Supper w eddings cele-
brated Yesterday.
BY MYRTLE MILES.

Yesterday was ideal from earliest
dawn until its close, and the bright
sunshine brought out hundreds of wom-
en- with shopping intent and to attend
the openings. Among the many a the
various openings were Mrs. e. II. Cab
aniss and Mrs. c. A. Stillman, who have
just returned from their summer trips;
Mrs. e. J. Dunn who also returned
Saturday; Mrs. Lee Clary, who was one
of those who returned from the east
last week, and numbers of others met
at the various emporiums, the fashion
ably-gowned coterie resembling the
gathering of guests at an afternoon
tea. Noted at the various shopping
places were Mrs. Charles A. Calhoun,
Mrs Mercer Barnett, Mrs Nathan l..
Miller, Mrs. Bruce Brewer, Mrs. w. M.
Cosby, Mrs. Chapline Hodges. Mrs. S.
l.. Ledbetter Mrs. J. d. Moore, Mrs.
Leonard LeBaron Lyons, Mrs. A. Lat
ady, Mrs. Sid Jones, Mrs. w. II. Jor
dan, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Hubert
Bremen, Mrs. Robert McLester, Miss
Mary Ruth McLester, Miss May Belle
Cosby, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben,
Mrs. J. H Minge, Miss May Collins,
Mrs. George valley, Mrs. L. SEWER
Mrs. G. B. Mccormack, Mrs. Owen Gill
lespy, Mrs. M. J. Gregg, Miss Luetta
Gregg, Mrs. Jones Moore, Miss Lillian
Moore, Miss Mabel Moore, Mrs. Sid
ney j. Bowie and Mrs. Frank Nelson.
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MISS KING HONORED
AT BUFFET DINNER.

Mrs. Henry Badh am, another of Miss
Alabama Kings matrons of honor, hon
ored her with buffet supper la st even
ing to which were invited the entire
wedding party. The corterie assembled
at the Badham residence after the re-
hearsal at the church and a delight
fully informal evening was enjoyed.
The passing of a loving cup was one
of the features of the evening which
engaged the attention of the party.
Mrs. Badham, who is always an artis-
tic hostess, arranged an extremely at
tractive decoration for her table last
evening. Red and white were combined
In a floral centerpiece of rare beauty and
the shaded candelabra were also yelled
with red.
The bridal party were the guests. They
included Miss Alabama King. Miss Helen
Rosa Randolph. Miss Helen Benners, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Randolph, Mrs. w. B.
Kelley Miss Grace Hardle. Miss Sadie
Gillespy, Mr.. Hanley. Mr.. Charles B.
Spencer, Mr.. William Bason. Mr.. Vernon
Ramseur. Mr.. and Mrs. Lyons OF Mo-
bile, Mr.. Jesse Yeates. Mr.. David Rob-
ers, Mr.. Walton Ford, Mr.. Joseph A.
Grant. Mr.. Frank King and Mr.. Sibley
r. King.
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AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC.

The beautiful home of Mrs. II. u.
Lowrey of Woodlawn was the scene OF
a charming afternoon reception re-
Gently. The parlors and nails were
filled with the beauty and culture OF
woodlawn, who had been invited by
Mrs. Lowrey to hear lecture by mrs.
J. S. Bridges on the Fletcher Music
Method
1t is gratifying to Nthose interested
in the culture side of Birmingham TO
see the interest in the newer meth obs
of musical training now shown In BIZ
mingham. For 10 years Mrs. }. 5.
Bridges has striven to inculcate the
advantages of this system. which was
patented by Mrs. Fletcher Copp IL
years ago
Mrs. Lowrey's guests gave rapt at
tention to Mrs. Bridges, who is an at
tractive talker.
Two tiny girls illustrated the lecture
by PLAYING games which have made
the ragged paths of music smooth as
the good roads" of today.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess, assisted by her daugh-
ter. who was with Mrs. Bridges THIS
summer on the coast of Maine at the
studio of Mvs. Copp.
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WILL BE HARD FIGHT.
Vote on Amendment Evenly Divided at
HartselIe.

Hartselle, September 27.-The amend
ment to the constitution. 1t is believed.
will have a hard struggle to win a ma
jority in this county. At Hartselle the
opinion on the issue at stake is about
evenly divided. The country people in
this beat are against it almost to a man,
and interest in the forthcoming election in
November is the absorbing topic OF con-
versatlon. Some of the best people here
men who have been lifelong temperance
advocates--are out openly against 1t. The
assertion is gaining ground that II is not
a moral issue this time, but is purely a
political move by political leaders.
series of protracted services began
yesterday at the Methodist church, The
pastor, Rev. h. b. Norton, is being as
sisted by Rev. E. NJ. Glenn. presiding
elder of this district.
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'EUFAULA DOCTOR
DANGEROUSLY ILL
PROM lNENT PHYSICIAN SUFFERS
A STROKE OF APOPLEXY-ST
JAMES CHURCH SEEKS SERV-
ices OF REV. CoRNWELL.

Eufaula, September 27.-(special.)- DIR.
~. K. Battle, one of the most prominent
land influential physicians of the city, is
CRITICALLY i'll at his home here, where he
Ms suffering from a stroke of apoplexy.
which befel him this morning.
DR.. Battle left the house and returned
lin a short time and was found on the
floor i'm an unconscious condition by the
family.
Serious fears are entertained for his re-
covery. His wife is absent in New York
where she is also under treatment. He
is city physician here and ranks high in
his profession.
The parlshioners of st. James Episcopal
|church here are anxious to have the Rev.
"a r. Cornwel to serve them as rector
Ion the church for the ensuing year. and
Ito this end meeting of the vestry was
|feld yesterday morning to further con-
slider the matter Mr.. Cornwel spent
month here during the summer, serving
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MRS. LYONS ENTERTAlNs FOR
MISS ALABAMA KING.

Mrs Leonard LeBaron Lyons, who
has come up from Mobile to be one of
the matrons of honor at the wedding
this evening of Miss Alabama King
and Mr.. Claude Monroe Hanley, was
the lovely hostess yesterday at a
luncheon given for the prospective
bride at the Country club.
The Country club was the scene of
this graceful hospitality and no more
charming setting could be chosen than
its picturesque rooms afford The color
scheme to be followed this evening at
the wedding was used In the adorn-
ment of the table in the private dining
room where Mrs. Lyons guests gath
cred. Golden Gate roses and marguer-
ties, white with golden centers, made
a rich centerpiece in a basket that was
tied with yellow tulle. Gold tinted rib
bons were drawn from the basket and
caught in the place cards, which were
water color, carrying out the color
scheme and floral motive.
In the several courses OF an elabor-
ate menu the gold and white color
sch me reappeared, the fees being
served in the form of tiny wedding
slippers. white with heels of gold.
Mrs Lyons was a dainty and lovely
hostess in a gown of gray. yelled with
dahlia messaline. Her guest of honor,
Miss King, was gowned for the occa-
sion in a superb coral costume with
which she wore smart black beaver
hat, whose brim was smartly tilted on
the side. The other guests. who in
cluded the hostess mother. Mrs. e. J..
Snow, and Miss Kings bridesmaids and
matrons of honor, made an attractive
group in their smart autumn after
noon frocks and picturesque hats.
Those seated about the table for
luncheon were Mrs. Lyons, Miss King,
Mrs Richard Randolph. Mrs. Henry L..
Badham, Mrs. w. D. Kelley of Mont
gomery, Miss Helen Benners, Miss Mary
Lanier, Miss Grace Hardie, Miss Sadie
GIlleSpY and Mrs. p. j. Snow, Jr.
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ADMISSION HOME
BURNS TO GROUND
Beautiful Residence of L. r. Smith
Destroyed at Loss of $4,000, Par
TALLY Covered BY Insurance.

Admission September H.-(Special.) 1.-The
first fire which he has built since the
outset of the winter months began to-
night cost l.. T. Smith. local hardware
man, ex-postmaster, prominent republican
and treasurer of the Southern Golf asso-
citation, loss of about $4,000, partially
covered by insurance.
The fire caught from a fue In the
rear of the Smith residence, and before
1t was detected the flames. famed by a
swift northwestern wind had gone be-
yond control The home was one of the
prettiest in the city, at the foot of Tyler
hill, and was famous for its beautiful
verdant surroundings. 1t was almost to-
tally destroyed.
The household effects were partially
saved, but costly bric-a-brac, hand
painted china and other valuables de-
stroyed will run up the loss. Insurance
was carried on both house and fixtures,
but Mr.. Smith said tonight he did not
know the exact amount.
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zEALEY-sYFRETT.

A wedding which came as quite sur
prise to their friends was that of Miss
jamie Syfrett and Mr. Clarence e. Zealey
which took place Sunday evening at 6
o'clock at the homie OF the brides mother,
Mrs. J. M. Syfrett. The ceremony was
witnessed by only the immediate rela-
tives of the young couple and Mr.. and
Mrs w. A. Faris Miss Syfrett's brother
Mr.. ]. w. Syfrett, was the only out-of-
town guest of the occasion.
The nuptial ceremony was performed
by Rev. G. E. Boyd. A pretty setting
for the wedding scene was given by a
profusion of palms and ferns, which
were massed in the drawing-room, where
the service was pronounced. Miss Sy-
frett was a charming bride in a costume
Of white lingerie with lace trimmings
Her bouquet was made of brides roses
There were no attendants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zealey will be at home
at 925 South Fifteenth street. Mr.. Zealey
is highly esteemed among large circle
of friends in Birmingham. He is young
business man of this city His bride
also has the affection of large number
of admirers and friends.
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after an operation Saturday for \appendi-
cits at the Long Hardness infirmary.
Her speedy recovery is expected.
Mrs. Hugh w. Roberts is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Hester in Tuscn-
loosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burlin Robert Starnes
have returned from visit to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford, in Montgomery.
Mrs. Wilbur North. who formerly made
her home in this city, is the guest of
Mrs. M. C. Steele in Graymont
Mrs Henry Gray and Mrs. Viola Redin
have sailed from Europe. where they have
spent the summer. Lieutenant Cover
nor Gray has gone TO New York TO meet
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jere King left yester-
day for a ten days trip TO New York.
Mrs NJ. J. syfrett left yesterday for
Florida to spend the winter.
Mrs A. w. Smith and Miss Marie Smith
returned Sunday morning from Atlantic
City and Thousand Islands
Mrs. L. Williams has just returned from
New York. where she has been visiting
relatives for the last six weeks.
DR. E. Lawrence Scott has returned to
the city after six weeks absence in the
east
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Minor, Miss Fern
Minor and Mr.. Ralph Miner are moving
into one of the Levert apartments.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Beard will attend the
conservation of Rev. DR.. Murray on We'd
nesday, the 29th They will be the guests
of Dr. Murray and will visit their son in
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"If there is one season of the year I
loathe above all Others" said Bettina,
who had remained at home all summer,
"it is the present.
"And why this peremptory statement,
If you please?" I asked. interested to
know why one season differeth from an
other so materially.
Merely because all the people I know
are returning from some place or other,
and l. being a stay-at-home, must listen
to all the experiences and adventures
they have had, which are more exciting
and varied than DR.. Cooks at the north
pole, or Teddy's tour of Jungle-land," she
replied.
"Why, I enjoy hearing it all" I said
surprised that Bettina seemed so lack
ing in appreciation.
Nearly everybody I know has been
abroad this summer. 1t seems to me"
continued Bettina land it's invariably
my luck to start downtown in hurry
and meet one of the returning travellers
who buttonholes me and talks longer and
harder than book agent could ever
dream of doing"
"Well, knowing you as do, believe IL
you didn't have a little curiosity, you'd
back OUT 1 said.
mo. not at ALL for I am polite, Polly,
and you know that full WE'LL" responded
Bettina in a hurt tone. For instance,
was on my way to the dressmakers a
few mornings ago. and who should en-
counter but my Aunt Sophronia. Now,
Aunt is a long-winded. double barreled,
talker and once launched on a subject,
there is no getting away-she's like
turtle. never turns loose till it thunders."
How disrespectfull' I exclaimed.
mot at ALL" replied Bettina. you ev-
identity don't know my Aunt Sophronla.
And particularly loquacious was she on
this especial occasion, for I had not seen
her since her return from Europe. Such
a delightful trip Bettina, dear she
stated at the very sight Of me. Wish
you could have been with us. We
thought of you everywhere we went and
then proceeded to start with the farewells
In New York and on a personally con-
Quoted tour took me to the heights OF
ST. Peters at Rome and told me all
about the Grand Canal, in Venice, and
the wonders of the Vatican, and the beau-
ties of Luxembourg, and of everything
else she saw and heard"
"And to all ntents and purposes seems
to have swallowed her Badaeker instead
of putting 1t to the use intended 1 re-
marked.
Exactly" replied Bettina cheerfully
Aunt Sophronia knows how | dislike all
these things, and still she keeps on.
loathe statistics l loathe cathedrals,
Loaf picture galleries, and I loathe peo-
Die to tell me about their travels, and II
| had been Desdemona, the minute Othello
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A LINEN SHOWER.

Mrs. ]. T. Brock entertained Tor MISS
Adele Hogan at a linen shower Satur-
dav afternoon. The home was beauti-
fuilv decorated with ferns, palms and cut
flowers. A color scheme or PINK ana
white was carried out An embroidery
contest was one feature of the afternoon.
The first prize was won by MIS- .. u
Iovett. and the consolation was orawn
by Miss LAME Hogan
Souvenirs to the guests were pictures
Of the bride. the brde-to-be being given
one of the groom. .
Mrs brook was assisted in receiving
her guests by Mrs, w. w. SILK ana MISS
Sallie Mae Langford
The affair was a complete surprise TO
tho bride who was the recipient OF many
usefui and exquisite gifts Delicious re-
frsshments were served, the punch bowl
hsing presided over by Miss Lizzie May
Brook. ,,.u Aao,a
The guests present We're; Misses Adeie
Hogan. Belle Gilbert. LAME Hosan' Joy
Hogan. Della Wood. Josie Cole, Jennie
HOGAN Bessie watson, Fanny May wat
son Kate Coffee, Miss Reynolds OF Lit
tIs Rock. Mrs A. A. Hogan. Mrs. James
T.ovett Mrs. Dan Lovett Mrs ROBERT
Hogan Mrs. George Hogan, Mrs. = II.
Nunnaltey, Mrs. Dan logan, Mrs rom
Dusanberry. Mrs Dr. Duncan Mrs w.
w sill, Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Joe Lee.
pAvlpsoN.THoRNToN.
Mrs. James G. thornton announces the
approaching marriage Of her daughter
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Aldrich, at Woodlawn. A coterie OF the
chosen friends of the young people,
with their relatives formed the wed
ding assemblage. The house was taste
fully decorated for the occasion with
plants and cut flowers. During the
ceremony several vocal numbers were
charmingly rendered by Miss Minnie
Davis. the wedding march from
"Lohengrin" was played by Mrs. ira
d. Allgood.
Miss Aldrich's maid of honor was
Miss Lelo Harrell and her sister Mrs.
G. p Dupree. was matron of honor.
Both were handsomely gowned for the
occasion Dr. W.. l.. Newberry and MI.
Vernon Lawson were groomsmen.
Miss Aldrich was most attractive IN
her bridal attire, and she carried
large cluster of brides roses. The nup-
tial ceremony was pronounced by her
brother. Rev. A. r. Aldrich. Mr.. j. ii.
Aldrich gave his daughter in marriage.
DR.. and Mrs. Glover will be at home
after October 1 at 5704 First avenue,
Woodlawn. Both have numerous
friends who are interested in thSr
union.