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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-12-09

New York, Dec. 9.-The amount of
town visitors every year has now
reached point where 1t surpasses the
estimated cost Of the Panama canal.
While an annual outcry is raised over
the fact that $100,0O0,000 Of American
money is spent each year by tourists in
Europe. the amount which goes into
the Golfers of hotel keepers, theatre
managers and SHOP owners in this city
from the purses of visitors from the
rest of the country now amounts, it is
estimated on a conservative basis, to
$500,000,000. During the month OF
November Father Knickerbocker has
entertained nearly 100000 out-of-
town visitors, which practically double
the monthly figure for last year. AS
nearly as can be computed the average
visitors here spends at least $50 for
accommodations, food, entertainment
and general shopping purchases which
figured on the basis of November figr
ures amounts to $100.000,000 month.
Naturally the expenditure is less dur
ing the summer, though even then the
city is a Mecca to out town resi-
dents. Averaging up for the whole
year, however, the amount of out-of-
town money spent here annually is
not less than half a billion dollars, and
by many experts is estimated to be
much more. The hotels are now crowd
ed far beyond their limit and are feed
ing more than 250,000 visitors daily
while the boarding houses are caring
for at least 100000 persons. At the
Hotel Astor recently 1890 people orr
dered meals during single day and
in various other hotels the number was
almost as large, With 24,000,000 wish
tors coming to New York every year
1t is now figured that on an average
every man. woman and child in the
United States visits this city once in,
every three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

were avowedly in "for all the honor they could get"
 military organization for men who never fought is out of place. The sons of state should get together and do their best to entertain their guests when the veterans gather. Camp Morgan-Pet- tus in Birmingham, organized for this particular purpose of energetic, patriotic young men, helped to save tho day They were not in for honors but to do honor, and they gave the veterans the time of their lives
 It was amusing, one might say farcical to watch the sons parade on the day of the grand veterans parade. Mounted on horses, in gray uniforms which they had uo right to wear, they followed along like camp followers, in the van, sheep ish-looking lot, searching for the scraps. The veterans are so gentlemanly that they can hardly take a hand in such a deli cate matter, but the city to which the veterans have decided to go should let the sons know that their reunions are in the way, and must not block the line of march; let the sons know that their place is to care for, entertain and pro- vide for the veterans, and not take every good room in a hotel, as did the sons at the Hillman last fall, while many of the real deserving veterans had to walk miles looking for a place to sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
JUST A FEW WORDS ABOUT
 THE SONS OF VETERANS
By BURR BLACKBURN.

AdJutant General William D. Mickle of the United Confederate Veterans never made more evident statement than when demanding a great deal more for their organization than they should.
 To the ordinary, average peaceable per son any reason why the Sons of Vet erans should be holding a reunion every year is hard to find. They have no occa- son to recount their old adventures on the field of battle, for they never fought except in nightmares. A reunion should have some purpose.
 There is a noble expression of senti- ment, true spirit of humanity expressed at the annual reunions of the veterans. They fought for their southland and won honor and fame in real battles.
 On the other hand the organized sons, taking them as an average. who attend their reunions, are the men who have not enough calibre to do anything de- serving honor in their own everyday lives, and are trying to drag down on their shoulders the mantles of their fathers.
 Why any man should desire to be called commander-in-chief, or adjutant general, or commander of the camp, can only be attributable to his condition Of overgrown childishness.
 Children no doubt enjoy playing war with sticks and small cannon and calling each other generals, but even they do not take the matter seriously and hold reunions which their parents have to pay for.
 If Birmingham could give Memphis any lessons of experience it should undoubt- edly be to eliminate the sons who como for honor and not to entertain the old veterans. Every occasion has its one blemish, and the grandest reunion ever held in the south-at Birmingham-was overwhelmed with 8 bunch of sons who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS
 HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

eloquent and enjoyable. He paid a high tribute to the value of the association and to the great work being done by the agricultural schools for the benefit of agriculture in the various sections of the state.
 Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson presented a most thoughtful and carefully prepared address upon the progress of the soil sur vey in Alabama. As Is known, under his administration as commissioner of agri- culture this great department of work has been established and developed by the state of Alabama to a point far in advance of any state in the union. When the survey work now in progress in the various counties is finished over 10000 square miles of the state will have been accurately and scientifically mapped
 Suggested Exercises in Farm Prac- tlce," was the topic discussed in a prac- tical and suggestive manner by Prof J. F. Duggar and D. F. Cauthen. Many valuable suggestions were given.
 How Agriculture Is Taught and Dem onstrated," was the theme of Prof J. B. Hobdy, president of the Seventh Dis trict Agricultural school, Abbevlle is cussion by c. B. Hadden, agrculturist.
 The cotton boil weeyil problem was set forth in a highly interesting manner by Dr. w. b. Hinds, professor of entomol- ogy.
 The report of the committee on course of study was submitted, printed copies being circulated. The discussion and adoption of the course will be one import ant feature of this meeting.
 The association adjourned at 1 o'clock to visit the laboratories, experiment sta- tion and new buildings of the polytechnic.
 It is the consensus of opinion that Co., mer hall, the new agricultural building, and the group of greenhouses and the new dairy laboratory is one of the most satisfactory group of agricultural build ings in the entire south.
 The meeting closed today.
 The following visitors were in attend ance Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson; President w. F. Monk and Prof. w. F. Nichols, First District school Jackson; President H. T. Lille, Second District Agricultural school, Evergreen; President c. J. Owens and Prof. J. B. Espy. Third District agricultural school, Abbeville Profs R. O. Dykes and E. w Jenkins, Fourth District Agricultural school, Sylacauga; President L. L. ann and Prof. c. B. Hadden, Fifth District Agricultural school. Wetumpka; Prof. J. B. Hobdy, Seventh District Agricultural school. Albertville; President J. M Atkin- son, Eighth District Agricultural school, Athens: President k. A. Miller. Ninth Dis trict Agricultural school, Blountsville; MT. c. H. Bilingsley of the department of agriculture; Prof. J. J. Doster of the University of Alabama; MT. 5. J. Cole, MT I. l. MatIock, Dr. Joel DuBose, BIT mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

Auburn. January 0.-CSpecial.) )-The semi-annual meeting of the Association of Agricultural Schools of the State of Alabama held its first session in the reading room of the Polytechnic insti- ute yesterday morning under the most favorable auspices.
 The attendance is the largest in the history of the association, over 200 being present.
 This association of secondary agricul- tural schools enjoys the distinction of be- ing the only one of the kind in the United States. Alabama also enjoys the distinc- ton of being one of the first states to establish a secondary school of agricul- ture. the school at Abbeville being es- tablished in 1889.
 The exercises throughout the day have been characterized by vigorous papers and excellent discussions with the great est amount of interest possible.
 These nine schools are distributed throughout the state, one being located in each congressional district all being rep resented by delegates.
 The exercises were called to order by Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson, who is president; Prof. W. F. Monk being sec retary.
 The address of welcome was delivered by President of the Polytechnic c. c. Thach He spoke at length upon the in- terdependence of the great factors or the educational system in Alabama, and pointed out the historical and logical de- velopment of the Polytechnic institute to- gether with the origin and growth of the agricultural schools. He defined the old scholastic idea of education and demon strated the necessity of accuracy, breadth and strength in the mental preparation for agriculture The growth and devel- opment of industrial education was point ed out and the great pioneer work Of Auburn, or the science of agriculture and of all the sciences related to agriculture was established by citation of facts. The chair of agriculture was first established in 1872 at the foundation of the college. Since then eight splendid departments have been developed each with full staff and splendid equipment. The prog ress in the art or farming and the in- creased prosperity of the farmer were likewise set forth. The cause of this agricultural revival. the speaker thought, was the influence of the agricultural col leges. He pointed out in detail the splen- did possibilities of the future for trained agriculturists, farm superintendents, hor- ticulturists, experts in dairying, men for demonstration work, employees for the agricultural department, veterinary sur geons, experts in combating the boil wee vii. All these are in urgent demand to- day.
 The response of Dr. c. J. Owens was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Big! Voting Contest Attracts Much
 Attention.
Have you Voted Yet?
 Is the War Cry!

Many homes now have a chance to get a piano without any cost to them. The churches, schools, lodges will, of course, take advantage of the oppor- tunity and try for these pianos.
 As we understand it the B. E. Forbes Piano Co.,, to adver- tise their piano, have contract ed with certain merchants where each one will give a piano away to that person or society receiving the largest number of votes in a certain time.
 People trading at these stores are given these voting certificates with each purchase so you see that there will soon be thousands of them over Bir- mingham.
 Let the people save and vote for the person or society they would like to see have the piano. If you or your society is not in the race get in and let your friends know it so they can vote or save the votes for you.
 The only stores giving away Forbes Pianos are the Gum Gambill Drug O., corner 18th St. and Sd Ave; Reeves-Brown Jewelry Co.,, SIS N. 20th St.; Thompson < Ridsdale, grocer ies, cor. St. Charles and Syl- van Ave, south.
 See that Forbes is on your ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
MIL Re an "open Shop,

South Norwalk, CoDn., January 3O- Positive information was given out to- day by the heads of hatmaking con cerns that all the shops which were closed recently by the strike of the Union Hatters of North America will be started up on Tuesday, February >, as "open shops" The order of the associated hatmakers Is that no union labels shall be put in hats hereafter. The strikers here are greatly surprised at the action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Sheriff Shipp's Case.

Washington, January 3O.-The argu- ment stage in the contempt case against Sheriff John F. Shipp of Ham ilton county, Tennessee, and nine others pending in the supreme court of the United States will be reached in little more than month. The case originated at the lynching at Chatta- nooga, Tenn, in March, 1905, of a ne- gro named Ed Johnson, who had been found guilty of criminal assault by the state courts and sentenced to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
GADSDEN KNOCKED
 OUT BY THE COLD Car Works Are Compelled to
 Close Down COUNCIL MEETS TOMORROW Several Questions of Importance Are Coming Up-Peach Growers Have Their Annual Scare for the
 Safety of the Crop.
COUNCIL MEETS TOMORROW

Gadsden, January 30.-(Special) IA cold wave and wind storm swept over this section last night and today that sent the thermometer tumbling down below the freezing point. It is decidedly the coldest weather of the season. The peo- pie were entirely unprepared for the sud- den change, and things today are prac- ticaly at a standstill. The car works were closed down completely and other industrial plants were more or less ham pered.
 The University of Alabama Glee club will appear at the Hayden-Pake theatre in this city on Tuesday night of next week
 Fire today at about the noon hour de- stroyed the farmhouse on the Paden farm immediately east of this city. The loss is estimated at $250O, which is only part ly covered by insurance. The fire start ed from the chimney and because of the high wind was soon beyond control. The place was occupied by John Glenn and family. tenants on the farm.
 Prof. L. P. Bellah, poultry expert of the industrial department of the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, delivered an address here today on poul- try and egg growing for profit. The ex- treme indictment weather made the att tendance rather below the expectations, yet fair audience was present Professor Bellah spoke for about an hour and a half and delivered very interesting and instructive discourse from the standpoint of the commercial poultry grower. He will deliver a similar address at Albert vile on Monday
 The prospects are good for a busy ses- sion of the city council next Monday night. The matter of refunding the liquor licenses will come up again for consid- eration, and it is understood that the committee having the case in charge will be ready to make its report. It is also understood that this report will be ad- verse to the saloon men. Whether or not the matter will then be carried to the courts is not known. It is also said that a petition will be presented asking for return of the guarantee deposit put up by R. A. Mitchell and his associates when they were given a franchise to build water works here As this fran chise was a matter of litigation for some years, and the rights of Mitchell seriously interfered with although finally accord ed him by the court, it is difficult to forecast what action the council may take in disposing of the deposit.
 William Gaines, one of the pioneer resi- dents of the county. died this afternoon at his home in Attalla. He had been in poor health for some years, but it was only within the last few days that his condition was considered serious. He was 80 years old and was widely known as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Charoed With Embezzlement.

Los Angeles, January 30.-William W. Wallace, formerly chief clerk of Warren county, at McMinnville, Tenn, was arrested yesterday at Deser View camp, IS miles from Mojave, on charges of embezzlement of $4000 and breach of trust in the handling of pup lie funds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Town Almost Destroyed.

Coffeyville, Kas., January 3O.-The town of Nowata, across the line from here in Oklahoma, was almost wiped off the map today by fire that de- stroyed Is business houses, 2 banks and the county court house. The loss is estimated at $200,000. The intense cold made it difficult to fight the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Steamer Has Narrow Escape.

Mobile, January 30.TThe British steamer Rosa Lea (Hewson, manager) had a narrow escape from destruction last night in the fire that destroyed the pant of the Alabama Lumber con- pany here. The vessel was alongside the mill pier, and only the heroic work of the crew saved her. The cargo of the vessel is being inspected with a view to locating any fire in the hold. Several barges were destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
VALUABLE HOME RECIPE
Will Break Up severest Cold In Day
 and Cure Any Durable Cough.

Mix one-half ounce of Concentrated pine compounded with two ounces of glycerine and a half pint of good whisky. Shake thoroughly each time and use in doses of a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours.
 This formula is given out by a noted medical authority whose remarkable cures are well known to the profession. Local druggists say this mixture will work wonders for the treatment of all throat and lung diseases. Any drug store can oupply the ingredients.
 x The Concentrated pine is refined pine Tor medical purposes and comes only in half ounce bottles. each enclosed in tin oorew-top case, which Is air-Nght. Be S,1fe to xet only that which 1 labeled sscouceatIk ted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

The contest for the most pop ular railroad superintendent given under the auspices of St. Vincent's auxiliary will close Monday evening at Gable hall, 8 D. m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Found Dead In Bed.

Pittsburg, January 3O-Herbert Bur roughs, 45 years of age, of Providence, R. l., treasurer of the Builders Iron foundry of that city, was found dead in bed at the Fort Pitt hotel here to- day. The police are Investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

It is almost certain that the peach crop in this section has suffered very serious ly by the cold snap. In a number of places the trees were already in bloom and all the buds were more or less swol- len. The growers are fearful that the crop may be entirely ruined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
Treaty Is Ratified.

Panama, January 30.-The Panama Colombia treaty was ratified by the national assembly this afternoon, and was signed by President Obaldia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

Uncle Billy" The funeral will be held tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

The University of Alabama Glee club will appear at the Hayden-Pake theatre in this city on Tuesday night of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31

On the 10th of July this Big Shoe give absolutely of its patrons patrons friend handsome $00 Piano
 Piano which will be credit and grace the prett home With each purchase cash coupon for the of purchase To the holding the cash rep resented by will the
Arizona republican., 1909-08-21
Purchase Now, Where q Nickel Takes q {

COTTON TOWELING-Bleached pure white, heavy twill Worth always 714c yard. Combination Sale ....3 3-1f
 BED SPREAOS-Large size, honey comb cd spread of fine quality and worth eregularly $2.50: Combination Sale price ..........,.......... S1 .45
 BED SPREADS - German Marseilles.
 Beautiful new designs. Extra size and worth $500. Combination Sale. ST .S5
 IMPORTED MERCERIZED TABLE LINEN-in soft, pliabIe finish, bleached white, 5s-inch wide and G5c value. Com bnation Sale, yard ........L .....3 39c
Arizona republican., 1909-08-21

TURKISH S-Bleaehed -and good size. Heavy quality. Worth 25c. Com bnaton Sale price ......- -.--1 2 12c TURKISH TOWELS Extra large and very heavy quality. Worth always t5c pair During Combination -
 Sale .....................: .:..s1T f2c HUCK TOWELS-In good quality, hem med red border ends. 25c value. Com binatlon sale ----..r..- .:.1..- -.ss Ic SHEETS, 91x90-Extra quality: and .fnll size. already hcmmed and worth in the regular way S100 Combination Sale ......-.....................s;'69c
Arizona republican., 1909-08-21

EXTRA HEAVY MERCERiZED TABLE lINEN-Made in Scotland and in beau tiful designs; usually sells for Toe to 90c a yard. Combination Sale ........47c GERMAN TABLE IiNEN-Both in bleachcd and unbleached. Well known for it's wearing qualities. Was cheap at former price, 75c. Combination Sale 49C VERY FINE TABLE LlNEN-In pure silver bleach, yards wide. and our showing is complete; all the new pat
 terms are here and the Combination Sale offers discount of .............2 25%o
Arizona republican., 1909-08-21

30 PERCENT REDUCTION on all Art Linen Butcher Linens and Handker- chief Linen, and We show qualities from soc to $2.50 a yard. Combination Sale discount of .............-....... 3OR
 ONE-THIRD REDUCTION on all Tapes try and Lace Curtains, Tapestry Couch and Table Covers. Some beautiful de- signs just arrived. All now offered at Combination Sale discount of 33 | 3%
 ALL LINEN NAPKINS Splendid bleached Napkins. already hemmed and of good sizes. Worth $175 and S2lO0 dozen. Combination Sale :..... SLAB
Arizona republican., 1909-08-21

This lot embraces perfectly beautiful Gowns Corset Covers Drawers and Underskrts The materials are splendid and trimmed in many
 novel ways. with Iaces and embroidery. These worth s200 and up. CT m Combination Sale ................... OIsII
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-01
WOMAN ACCOUNTANTS.
There Are Said to be twenty-five in
This Country.
From the Bookkeeper.

From the Bookkeeper.
One line of work which women have
recently taken up is accounting. There
engaged in this work in the United States.
They have come into this field within
the last two or three years and have met
with unexpected success.
1t is hard work, but it is far more re-
munerative than any other of the pro-
LESSONS in which women have heretofore
engaged. director In leading COM
mercial school of New York says:
II know of two women in we'll known
into operation complete new system
of financial methods for their employers
and who have even been intrusted with
! : funds for profitable investment and
whose advice has been followed in many
other important business undertakings.
proved their ability and liking for this
responsible and remunerative work is
steadily growing. 1t offers splendid field
for the woman who is not loath to accept
responsibilities and who has liking for
the hard work it entails and Is ambi-
tiouS.'
Nearly all the commercial schools show
a steady increase in the number Of woman
students over previous years. One of
them reports that four-fifths of its stu
dents in the regular business course this
year. which includes stenography. COM
mercial law banking, English and kindred
subjects, are women.
In the bookkeeping classes there are
about as many women as men. A very
large proportion of these women. who APP
pear to have marked out a business Ca
reer. are college bred. and many others are
high school graduates. One reason given
for this tendency is the overcrowding of
such professions as teaching.