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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
BIG PAYDAY MAKES
BUSINESS BRISK
ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY
TURNED LOOSE IN BESSEMER
YESTERDAY = PERSONAL AND
GENERAL BEssEMER NEWS.

Bessemer, October 16.-(Specia1. To-day
is one of the largest pay days In the
district for over two years, and business
in Bessemer is feeling the change Sloss
and Woodward paid off today, and as
both companies are working their full
forces the amount of money turned loose
In the district is enormous. The streets
were crowded up to a late hour tonight
and the merchants report good busi-
ness.
Bessemer Is slowly but surely recover
ing from the depression of the past two
years, and 1t is estimated that in the next
two months at the present rate of in
crease of each months business over the
last that the Bessemer plants and indus
tries will have reached a point In the
prosperity wave that has never before
been touched In the history of the dis
trict. At the present time it is estimated
that there are over 1900 men on the pay
rolls of the plants In and around Besse-
mer. Labor is in demand and the indus
tries are expanding every day. The fall
trade In the Bessemer stores is In full
swing, a majority of the merchants hav-
ing received their fall shipments of goods.
Taken on the whole, the entire Bessemer
district is on the boom, and citizens are
taking advantage of the Increased bush
ness on every hand.
Sam Kelly, negro, was run over by a
Birmingham Southern train last night and
his foot so badly crushed as to necessi-
tate amputation. The negro was taken to
Reeders' hospital and is resting easy.
The question of a union depot which
has been agitated by those interested will
be taken UP at a meeting of the board of
trade next Friday afternoon. The propo-
sition has been much discussed, and the
sentiment of all concerned is heartily In
favor of the proposition. 1t Is hoped that
the action of the board of trade will bring
some result, as 1t is greatly inconvenient
to have a half dozen depots in the city
1t would facilitate the handling of the
passengers to have a union station, and
the result of the meeting is awaited with
keen interest.
The United States Cast Iron Pipe and
Foundry company was closed today in Or
der to give their employees and families
an opportunity to attend the State Fair A
large number of local football enthusiasts
went to the fair today and saw Alabama
defeat Clemson.
There will be regular services at the
Bessemer churches tomorrow, the morn
ing service at II and night at 7:3O o'clock
A number of Bessemer men are scheduled
to speak In this district tomorrow in favor
OF the amendment, and some of the citi-
zens will go to hear them. The fight Is
being waged in earnest in this part of the
county, and arguments for and against
the amendment are read with interest.
Rarden & Son announce that they will
buy cotton in this city for the conven-
ience of the farmers. Bessemer has felt
the need of buyer for several years, and
this announcement is welcome, as it
means that a great deal of money will
be spent in Bessemer that has hereto
fore gone elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
BABIES BENEFIT BY
NEW SKIN DISCOVERY
Stops Itching immediately, SOothes and
Comforts the Little Ones

OOmhOrts the Lfttie ones
A demonstration of the efficacy and en-
tire harmlessness of poslam, the new skin
discovery, is afforded when it is applied
to the tender skin of infants who are
tortured with rashes, chafngs, scaly and
orusted humors and other skin aggrava-
tions. Its effect is soothing, the itching
stops at once, the skin heals and is quick
~ restored to normal condition.
In the various forms of skin troubles
In both infants and adults, poslam pro-
duces beneficial results from the first
application. Eczema. acne. herpes, rash,
letter, ETC., yield readily to its remark
able curative properties. Occasional APP
plications will quickly Danish pimples,
blotches and complexion blemishes and
will relieve and cure itching feet, scaly
scalp. humors, ETC.
Polsam can be had for 50 cents at any
reliable druggists, particularly Jacobs
Pharmacy, who make a speciality of 1t.
Or the Emergency Laboratories, No. 30
West 18th street, New York city, will
send a trial supply free by mail to any
one who VIII write for it. This Is suf-
ficient to show results in "a hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
Farms Are Dannaucd.

Huntsville October 16.-(Special. Com
munication with various parts of Madison
county having been re-established, 1t now
appears that the aggregate loss of the
farmers as result of the tornado Thurs
day night will more than equal the losses
at the fair grounds and in the city. A
great deal of cotton was ruined and
hundreds of fine trees were blown down.
Roofs were blown away and outbuildings
completely disappeared in many instances.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17

I'll Monday. Only one jury trial was had
during the entire week. The civil docket
was the lightest in the history of the
county. Next week will be taken up with
the criminal docket. which is also very
light. The indications are that court will
adjourn by Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
EDUCATIONAL WORK
is PROGRESSIVE
The Teaching Forces Are Rank
ing Higher
THE TERMS ARE LONGER
The People of Alabama sAre Waking
Up to a New Era of Broader
Things in School Development.
Value of Summer Work.

Montgomery, October 16.-(Special.) y
While larger number of the people of
the state are worked up over the prohibit
ton amendment and talking about little
else. great army of men and women are
at work In a quiet way, bringing Ala
bama up step by step to better things in
educational lines. With more pay and
longer terms the teaching forces are
ranking higher, demanding more and get
ting more. County boards are learning
more about the management of schools
and are securing more effective results
in the country districts at least.
1t is also a fact, and one of great i'm
portance, that county superintendent
are looking after the schools in better
way than ever before. Local trustees
are seeking advice and working with the
county superintendent and activities are
stirred up that bring about more COM
munity interest in the school life of the
state than at any time In the history of
the state The records of the depart
ment show that there has been great
revival in school house building and also
in the idea of local support. These and
other improvements urged by the present
administration of the educational forces
are taking root and will bring about great
results, think the officers
Need More Power.
The present laws have developed the
fact that county boards have little more
authority than is just and equitable in
many cases, as compared to the rights
of the superintendent Ordinarily this
makes no difference, but In the main it
is thought best to give the county officer
a more executive and detail authority
than he has at this time. However, this
is of minor Importance, as the whole idea
now seems to be longer terms, better
teachers and more pay, every one Of the
three being worked out.
Summer work, points out H. j. Will
bingham, secretary of the teachers ex
animation board, has done wonders to
lift the teachers to a higher plane. 'It
is the teacher that makes the school,
he says. you may build good houses
and have good equipment but a well-paid
and competent teacher will get all these
things If he has a chance. Who would
have imagined some years ago the teach
ers of Alabama getting out and working
all their vacation time to fit themselves
for the work? They are fired with enthu-
siasm, and will make the state better
state for the excellence of hte service
they are giving"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
Julian Honored.

Maj. D. w. McIver of the adjutant gen.
erals office has compiled the military
laws of the state and will send them out
to officers and others who need them.
He has also gotten out a roster of the
members of the guard that is of great
value to all who have to keep up with
the soldier boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Added to the Remodeling Sale.
Here's Sale You Are Looking for

The July sales of ladies' hand bags have been striking
feature this These unsurpassed values but
few from the many
At 59c-Grain leather bags with purse patent enamel bags,
wedge shape imitation alligator bags real leather,
with leather covered frame values $15, your pick SIC
At 94c-Book shaped bags of was grain outside pocket
tulip bags in smooth and suede leaherEngsh bags round
frame saddle pocket sdescarriage bags monkey grain val
up to $175 at 94c
At $l3s-Aligator grain bags; Mott grain bags; KNAPP
sack bags OF hand fooled leather flap bags with
strap handles, values to $3.50 in this sale 81 :3S
At $1s7-Fine large carriage bags of grain leather.
leather lined, reinforced frame and corners-arge
battle bags of warus leather with attached inside poc
ct English corded bags of Morocco Imported bags
fancy feathers rainbow shades etc. up
only ST. 81.
At $275 Best bargains of all splendid bags of real a
gator to IA INCH leather lined imported English bags of
Suede leather in the pretty soft shades gilt frames
and opera bags with fancy metal Sides Finger bags from
Berlin of notified feathers, elegant real seal bags extern
sion shape nicely fitted and leather lined bags real waus
leather book shaped bags of French stamped feathers etc etc
truly representative assembage of stylish bags
worth up to $3.50 at only So rs
At these sales early selection is ALWAYS desirable only
a hint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Additional Bargains in the Great
China and Glass Remodeling Sale

Imperial blue and white
English china, 100 piece din
ner set $1,000 value, alterna-
ton quick out of the way,
price $3.50.
Decorated china toilet set
10 pieces, marked for quick
get out $2.95.
Haviland china dessert
plates in a variety of spray
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

and gold decorations. alter
nation sale price 39c.
Beautiful china mugs for
the little tots only &c.
1 quart Colonial crystal
glass water bottles, altera-
ton price 25c.
China water pitchers new
shapes in assorted sizes and
decorations. choice of about
100, only Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
HE w EAT H E R

Generally fair and continued warm
tonight and Sunday.
J. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Temperature mt IA. M, 81; at p. M.
SIS. Maximum temperature I'm "a hours,
81; minimun, 81. Precipitation I'm "a
hours, none. Wind velocity mt : u. m.,
8 miles per hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
IuIy II In American History.

lift Elbridge Gerry. "signer' and
statesman. born: died 1914.
Pickering. statesman,
born In Salem. Mass: died 1890.
1749-Peter Gansevoort, soldier, born
IN Albany; died 1912.
1856 Lewis Cass. statesman. died at
Detroit; born 1850.
1898 of the war in Cuba; Span
fish surrendered Santiago. with its
garrison and all the outlying troops
(about $4,000 in alb. to General w.
r. Shafter.
1903-James Abbott MacNeill Whis-
tier. American artist famous In
England, died; born 1884.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 7:25, rises 4:40; raoon setE
sos p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
CITY CHAT.

When the calliope is blowing,
And the moonlight softly showing,
Get your "'goil'' and be a going.
"Oh, you kid"
Boat excursion Thursday, July %
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Read H. X. Walkers want ads.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz.
Sand and cement. Mueller Lumber
company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Get your refrigerator at Allen, Myers
& company.
Heating and plurlbing. see Allen.
Myers & company.
Let Allen, Myers & company figure
pm your heating AMI plumbing work.
Call LaVanway, telephone PAT, fol
earpet, rug cleaning and rug making
Let Krell Il Johnson do your tin
Ahu iuiA aSO WITH. IoIO HIfu avenue.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
nue.
Madam: Are you a Regis quality
woman? If so. you buy your shoes IL
McCabe's.
Hose, hose, hose at Allen, Myers <
Ecmpany. Prices one-third lower than
elsewhere.
A horse in good condition may be
Bought by enquiring at Bowlby's
music store.
Music and a delightful Sunday din
per in Young & McCombs' cool cafe
pnly so cents.
A lively time among the refrigeca-
TORS and housefurnishiugs at McCabe' )
femodeling sale.
Eat your Sunday dinner in Young Il
McCombs' cool cafe-fourth floor
30 cents. Music.
That new $3.50 Kabo corset at only
200 each and double stamps for three
bays at McCabe's.
Enjoy your Sunday dinner in Young
e McCombs' cool cafe-fCurth floor
enly so GEMS. Music.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday included 1.4S0 foot, 1,241
Teams and 24O street cars
Jewel gasoline stoves are always sat
tsfactory. A full lire and ut lowes
prices at Allen. Myers & company.
Hear the boat club quartette. Island
City Boating association moonlight ex
eursion Thursday. July 90, w. w. and
barge.
Crash! Smash, No one was hurt
I was simply the tumbling of prices
Rt the great rebuilding sale at Me
cabe's
Hundreds of customers are anxious
10 assist at McCabe's remodeling sale
by carrying the bargains as fast rs
they can reach them.
Luck for 100 women Another hun
|dfed pairs of those four button grey
Eloth top patent leather oxfords. Mol
~ at 9i.oV PAIR, at McCdUe >.
City Passenger Agent F. H. Plumme.
Ci the Rock Island road is having the
ei'y ticket office of the company fitted
with artistic new signs, the work
r. J. c. Stevens.
himpali outside piano n,avar
hai1 price, nearly new and ~ g.,
condition at Bowlby's mnsi.
store II you cannot play your nj
ano call and let us show Won how
you can play anything after Is min
htes explanation.
Frank Black, night baggageman e
he Rock Island depot at Thirty-fir
ktreet, met with a painful accident las
light while at work He fell agains
he mail catcher on mail carand SUI.
aimed a deep cash in his forehead
he injury will keep him away frol
york for several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Get-out-of- the-Way Prices on
HammOCkS
While rebuilding we can't make good display

pillow and deep valance. al
iteration sale price. $1.54,
Open weave ham
mocks with stationary
round pillow, deep valance,
concealed spreadef, size 7Sx
50 at an even 81 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
AZ PARASOLS AT 75c.

Some slightly mussed or soiled during the
seasons big parasol selling. Pongee, taffeta
silks. linens in plaids, plains. and borders, all
$3.50 to $500 values Clear them out quick
at just 75c, no mistake 75c, 75c, 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

Heavy duck weave ham
mocks with Roman stripes,
, tab end finish and reinforced
stringing, large size S6x39,
quick for So 40.
Twilled canvas weave
lammocks, S2x36, with large
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
RIVER BULLETIN.

Slowly falling stages VIII continue
in the Mississippi river from below
Dubuque to Muscatine.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
rs, More Noise, More Confusion, More Cutting of p

II quart best Granite dish
pans alteration sale 47c.
Seamless Granite drinking
cups, &c.
8 quart best Granite Tea
Kettles get out of the way
price, Csc.
Deep pudding pans, 2
quart size, &c.
Double boilers for rice,
oatmeal, etc. get out of the
way for 45c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
The Great Alteration Sale
Quick Moving Prices on GranHeWarp.

4 pit. granite coffee pots,
alteration price, 25c.
Granite sauce pans with
long handle, lie.
Fruit collanders, best
quality granite, 25c.
White lined blue granite
ladies', get out price SC.
10 gallon fruit preserving
kettles, $1.75 value, sale
price Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
WASH GOODS

Extraordinary wash goods clearing
going on with added interest every day
Don't miss your share of the wonderful
values to be had at l9c, l5c and INC
yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
39c 39c 39c 39c 39c

The Great Rebuilding Cleanup of
FouIards, Pongees, ETC. There are
about 1900 yards in the lot, and you
will find only the seasons newest de-
signs and Colors. Foulards are nearly
all 24-inch; pongee plain colors, are
27-inch: the price is less than half in
most cases; be on hand, 900
Monday and till sold, yd. wv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
COSTUMES, DRESSES, SUITS, WAISTS

$3.50 Taffeta silk, prin-
cess style, 1915.
1880 Foulard jumper
dresses, latest models 1915.
$500 Rajah or taffeta
dresses, very handsome,
1850.
$4,000 Rajah dresses en-
broidered and net fronts,
S14.5O.
$3.50 Empire dresses, all
linen $14.25.
$11.42 Costume, all linen
beautifully trimmed $3.50.
1896 Princess dress of
Racquet cloth trimmed with
Baby Irish lace $500.
$14.50 Dress of Merceriz-
ed linen, braided panel front
button trimmed 1915.
$3.50 Empire dress of
French cambria. tucked yoke
and sleeves $500.
$3.50 Jumper suit of white
and navy racquet cloth, trim
med with bands 3.95.
$1,000 Tan rep jacket
suits $6.75.
1915 Wash suits, pink,
blue and lavender So. 95.
$3.50 Brown linen jacket
suits, elegantly tailored, bias
bands on skirt $11.50.
$500 Tailored cloth suits
made of panama, fancy
worsteds and checks $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
During the Big Alteration Sales
We inaugurate Clearance Sale in the Ready
to Wear Section that Should Break
All Previous Records

We determined that the volume of business the
twelve shall exceed any former twelve July days this
department. effect this have reduced the prices high
grade merchandise lower than Note the reductions
and SUITS handsome dresses dainty underwear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Madam, Are You a Regis
Quality Woman?

fycu are you come to us for your shoes We are
the exclusive agents for the Regis shoes in this locality
There are none better-none quite so good.
Regis quality Oxfords sell for So So $500 $3.50 and
$4.O0 Regis quality boots sell $500 to $500
The who has Regis quality shoes has
comfort besides the satisfaction of having the
best dressed feet in America.
We have secured hundred of those womens
four button patent leather oxfos with grey cloth tops hand
some stylish models widths while they last $500
S275 but just pair $150 The lot before sold
days These should go equally quick On sale Mon
; ssy iss @ t ss p ,se and while $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

$3.50 Tailored suits of
serge, in black, navy and
toupe 1915.
$4,000 Rain coats of rub
berized silk, colors, tan, blue,
green and brown $1,000.
1896 Taffeta silk petit
coats. splendid quality, all
shades, $500.
$1,000 to $500 light
weight coats, best tailoring
black or navy serge and
broadcloth coats, handsome
checks, and English mix
lures, one low price $500.
$500 Coats for girls,
down to $500.
$2.75 Childs dresses of \
white pique and lawn at
$1.75.
$3.50 white petticoats,
deliberately trimmed with
lace or embroidery, $2.42.
$3.50 night gowns of cam
brio or nainsook. lace and
ribbon insertion 92c.
$3.50 tailored linene shirt
waists SIC.
$500 Lingerie waists of
null, trimmed with baby
Irish lace 500.
$500 to $500 lawn and
null waists in all the latest
styles, beautifully trimmed,
you choice $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

y $27.50 enamel lined refri-
gerator, get out of the way,
$21.
$4,000 galvanized. lined re-
frigerator get 'em out quick
price sly.
$4,000 enamel lined re-
frigerator remodeling sale,
$16.5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

Monday at $50, 1000 yds. Beau
tifuI En1broideries at Sacrifice
&c. and CSC Embroidery Founcings, Corset Covers
and bands IS inches wide one big COo
table full, till sold per yard ..... c.OCO
CSC to SOC bands, odd pieces and short
lengths, just the thing for dainty waists OK
yard ............ wv
1000 yards Edgings and insertions, in Cambria Swiss
and Nansook values 10o
worth up 25c yard .lOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
More Remodeling Prices
Buy Your Wall Paper Now

The remodeng sale prices this big stock of brand wall
paper will justify your buying wall paper for ongn
theuture needs20 to SO saved speak quick
Don't look at the have to show the in
but look at the values-new tiles duplex and dainty bed
papers-see them 15c, 1Oc &c. &c and &c a roll
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
LARGE TRANSFERS
WITHIN TEN DAYS

According 10 rumor current today
several downtown business properties
Will change hands during the next week
OF ten days. the total consideration IN
the transactions amounting 10 more
than $1,000
While the location Of the property IS
not known, u.a rumCr has been sub
stantiated by v. c. Prather and y. +.
RyOn, Of the New York Business and
Real Estate Brokers firm, who state
that tie arra ngt ments for it's transfer
have been practically completed. IT Is
probable that the deeds will be execut-
ed next week The sale will constitute
one Of the biggest realty transactions
IN the business section OF Washington
that has been recorded in several
months.
Besides the sale OF the Illllley apart
ment house this week, which brought
$4,000, Prather and Ryan. of the New
York firm, have made other deals in
which the total consideration was
SO OF this amount 81, 500 repre-
sents the price brought for LOO acres
Of valuable timber land near Durham,
\, G. The sale was pade for r. S
The same firm sold for J. II. Lloyd
the three-story brick house at lH l.
street southeast for 81, 800; for = T
5N and 603 Morton street northwest,
for $500 each; for Miss IL. 3. Mamma
kee a lot 80 by 100 feet on Quincy
street. Chevy Chase, for 81 200, and for
Mrs j Hynes, three lots at HynesbOra
Park, Md
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
REALTY IS ACTIVE
At CHEVY CHASE
Weeks Sales of Unimproved
Property Amount to
About $35,OOO.

Sales Of unimprOvod property i'm Chevy
Chase alone this week amounted to
$$5, ,00o Several hundred frontage feet
were transferred and in a majority OF
the cases, the property is 10 be i'm
proved.
Prices brought in the various transac-
tions ranged between ZOO and $1,000.
The following deals have been report-
ed by the Thomas J. Fisher & Co.
which handles the subdivision.
To B. r. Adams, assistant assessor
.of the District of Columbia. large front
age on the north side Of Morrison street.
for 5000. This Site aIjoins the property
recently bought by Mr.. Macfarland.
To Charles d. CUgIe, the lot west or
and fronting Chevy Chase circle. at the
intersection OF Grafton street and Mag
nolia parkway, overlooking the Dutch
garden, for about 5000 Mr.. Cugle has
already prepared plans for a very hand
some residence to be- built at once.
To Brainard W. Parker, an additional
frontage Of y feet on the south side IF
Oliver street, al . cents d square foot.
To D. r Norwood. frontage Of s.
fee; on the south side Of Hesketh street
-u section >, for 5000.
To John T. Lathrop an additional
frontage on the north side Of Mckinley
street
To Mrs. Helen II. May. an additional
frontage or 81 feet on the north side
Of Mckinley street
To James r. Wick. frontage OF 535
feet on tine north side Of Primrose
street, opposite Chevy Chase Club, in
Section ., for about $4,000
TO James Il. Smith. a frontage Of i6j
feet on the north side Of Primrose
street. near the corner ('onnegtlcIf
Avenue, for about $500
TO NJ o. Eldridge, frontage Of 100 feet
on the south side Of Primrose street,
/ for s.. 800.
To a. A. HOchling, frontage Of 100 feet
on the north side Of Primrose street.
/ FOR al bout $500.