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The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
THE SMALL WOMAN.
From the Philadelphia Bulletin.

Prom the Philadelphia Bulletin.
No matter how small she Is. a woman
may always have a good figure
If she has not one 10 begin with, she
should economic in some other part Of
her wardrobe, and call in the services of
q good corsetiere
II she cannot be impressive, she can at
least be neat and good to look at
Use only straight up and down lines IN
the development Of your garments.
Whatever you do. allow nothing which
cuts the figure. horizontally.
The princess model. which is so much
a part Of the present mode. should be a
cause Of rejoicing among small women.
Do not wear shirt waists and skirts OF
contrasting materials.
This cuts the figure ia half. and lessons
greatly the effect OF height.
Dispense with belts II possible, and II
not, make them as narrow as possible.
and always OF the same material as the
frock.
Coats may be almost any lenghth. but
that most usual Of all. the trree-quarter.
This Is usually fatal.
Straight coat seams may be trimmed
but never the lower edge.
A trimming there would cut the figure
IN two.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
A FatefuI Breach Of Etiquette.

Fron The Loadol Ch-uuicle.
Under the Third Empire n France
Sainte-BeUve brought disgrace upon him
self because at breakfast az the Tuilleries
he carelessly opened his napkin and
placed Il over his Two knees. To this
he added the crime Of cutting his egg IN
two al the middle. Court etiquette pre-
scribed that the half-folded napkin should
lie or the left knee and the top Of the
egg was IL Be merely broken with the
edge Of the spoon and drained with the
tip of the spoon. For his failings IN those
respects Ssinre-Beuve's name was str1ck-
en- or the imperial visiting list
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Girl rripped at Thirteenth skin.

Priscilla Anger. ten-year-Old school
girl OF Pittsheld. Mass, tripDed on the
thirteenth turn Of jump rope IN the
Joseph Tucker schoolyard recently. bad
luck Bad luck" she cried just as the
bell on the school rang 10 call in the
pupils 10 their desks from recess hour.
Priscilla walked toward the entrance, and.
as she stepped on the threshold. the ball
slipped out or its hanging, slid down
the roof, and fell. striking the girl on the
head Her skull wSs fractured and she
died instantly.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08


a
call conceied
eonceitw would In
himself
have been assigned to It, SO must make fine
And with al his might
mo the living mighty
that saying yourself
I
be surprised II much for right about
healthy stock
Is a
he he Is
WI N follow
praise given the
himself
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Glen Echo Park.

The barn dance will be the thing az
Glen Echo Park this evening, when the
most graceful exponents OF the art viii
be on view IN contest for two handsome
gold medals offered by Manager L. d.
Shaw. No other form OF dancing has a
greater vogue. It is stated, than the
barn dance" which Is now at the
height OF great popularity. It is on the
dance programme in Mayfair and on the
Bowery il Is popular with all classes
Manager Shaw has arranged 10 have a
competent corps Of judges AZ his big
dancing pavilion this evening TO award
the prizes The conditions Of the events
viii be announced ct that time Fol-
lowing the contest, general dancing VIII
be in6ulged in. while there VIII also be
free performance in the HiDpodrome.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Well SuDpIted.

Il find It hard 10 XIII time" declared
the pampered pet Il naly have my
music, you know. How do you manager
"Oh. I do very Well" answered the
other girl. in addition 70 my music,
have my sweeping. my busting. my sew
ing. and my dish washing"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
MORNING CHIT-CHAT.
coNcEIr FREQUENTLY A BUSINESS ASSET.

"She has pretty good opinion OF herself" heard
one girl say sneeringly Of another.
should been a oommendation rather than
sneer Lack Of self-appreciation has probably done
harm than vanity ever did.
A knowledge Of ones ability is absolutely
sary for success And tendency to overestimate
powers is better than tendency TO underrate them.
Conceit is not always bad thing.
That is-if IL is OF the TODD
anything do this somehow" variety.
This Is what a famous editor said one OF the
greatest newspaper men in the country when lesser
light accused him Of being conceited:
Yes he Is conceited And that is why he IS such
a great I wish had more Of the same sort OF
conceit on my stan. This is the way II works:
CO L.. L.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
A Better Plan

"she won't love me; I can nevsr win
her love-
Get her to pity you. Pity is akin to
love"
ia rather get her Jealous"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Had Pnssef title

Prom the Philadelphia Record
Blohbs-Henpeckke has all his property
IN his wife's name
Slobbs-Yes, he looks as though he
couldn't even call his soul his own.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
In Extremes.

From tho EarEa-d Laupooc-
Irate fasheF-I VII give you one more
chance 20 redeem yourself. sir.
Worthless son-rn too fat broke even
&C do rhak, governor.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Ertdence.

Frou TIE New xo-k Sun.
Farmer Hayrick-Ths city IS mighty
wicked
Farmer CO-ncTsO-xes. even the trees
are behind bars.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 10 The Wash
ington Herald. and bin viii be sent you
at cent word
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08

Upon receirt Of this patts-u. ordered on coupon
below. place the rough or glazed side q pattern
down On material % be STAMPED. then prsss boz
fat-iron on the hack smooth ads q the pattern.
Be careful not % let pattern sip.l
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08

Kind looks. kind words. kind acts. and
warm hand-shakes. these are secondary
means OF grace when men are IN trouble
and fighting their unseen battle"
L G. DOWDEN.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08

Man may be charitable. yet not kind.
merciful. yet not kind; self-denying. yet
not kind. II he would add a little COM
mon kindness % his uncommon graces.
he would convert ten. where he now
only abates the prejudices OF one"
ETHEL LYNCH.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
TRANSFER PATTERNS.

MARY L REED.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
OCTOBER RENT LIST.

SOUTH. 2713 Avenue G, rooms, S35. 1So0 Avenue I. rooms 35. 26l5 Pine street, rooms, $22. 90. S25 Fist street, 2 rooms, $35. 26l0 Avenue H, 5 rooms, $20. 1915 18th street (furnace and hardwood
 floors) worth $40. rooms, $32. 50. 1920 14th avenue, s rooms, S60. PIT Avenue D, 5 rooms, S25. 17S2 18th avenue, 8 rooms, $50. 1736 10th avenue, rooms, $50. S14 18th street rooms. SIS.
 TS-SOUTHSIDE. S05 3Oth street, rooms, sSo SO09 Highland avenue, rooms, 80. 1109 18th street rooms, 80. 16O915 12th avenue, ' rooms. $40 Any number choice apartments, vari- ouS localities.
 NORTH. 722 17th street, rooms, $S5 1925 9th avenue, rooms, $275o 1911 23d street. rooms, $22.5 1205 Huntsville avenue, rooms, SIG. %. 1217 Huntsville avenue. rooms, SIS. 1207 Huntsville avenue, rooms, S16.50 S2S N 18th street (store), $50. s2S1a N. 18th street lover store), rooms,
 $90. 21oo 12th avenue. 5 rooms. S22 12O0 10th street. rooms. s23. And a number of others on this side of town
 WEST END. We are agents for practically every thing in this popular residence suburb and can PLEASE you, no matter how fastidious your ideas. Prices from $15 to $40 per month.
 Whatever your needs be in this
 line we can please you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
MOUNTAIN TERRACE.

residential property represented at Mountain Ter only of completely developed residence property Rapidly this being built Beautiful of the lots and the values daily becoming result of the growth of Birmingham the logical Terrace the exclusive improvements and the being There few of these lots for sale Lots $00 and IA cash and balance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
If You Want A Home or Lot at a Bargain Price, Read These, Then
 Call Me.

REDUCED FROM
 sso0o to s70O0, and must be sold ct once, 2-story, rooms, modern throughout lot eOx15o feet. facing south; good terms; call Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Wallace Dillon
RENTAL LIST

RENTAL LIST
 SOUTHSIDE. 12M 11th avenue, rooms, $6S- 1928 12th avenue, rooms, $35. 1000 Central avenue 8 rooms S37 50. 1211 18th street, g rooms. s45.
 WEST END. 1417 Tuscaloosa avenue, rooms $20. 1923 Tuscaloosa avenue, rooms, $20. 1925 Tuscaloosa avenue, rooms, $20 1427 Tuscaloosa avenue, 6 rooms, S20.
 OWENTON. 800 College street, 10 rooms, $40. 82o Eighth avenue, roorls, $20.
 NORTHSIDE. 1885 Huntsville avenue, rooms, $32 50. 1887 Huntsville avenue, rooms, $32. 50. 2525 7th avenue, rooms, $40 2527 7th avenue, g rooms. AO
 WOODLAWN 4 4909 1st avenue, rooms, $30 no South 54th street, 8 rooms, S20. VI 125 Holstead street, rooms, $16.E 1915 2d avenue, south, rooms, s1s4
 EAST LAKE 7H7 Walker avenue, 4 rooms. $1i 30. Tn addition to above we have U exten- give list of properties in Birming am and 'D' GIBSON sl REALTY CR.
 1NsURANcEr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

practically the thing of the Chamber of Comne Birmingham the stock being subscribed by the the city The construction accomplished by local and the architects local firm. &
 building practically rented and now leasing the exhibits the machinery exhibits There is but store unrented few offices Over 90 cent of offices rented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
ENSLEY HIGHLANDS.

Highlands has been of the wonders of Birmingham. Property this subdivision jumped belief all the they going higher All because Ensey Highlands the only really desirable residence Ens and pretty substantial homes been built there Scott Addition adons
 and has shared the wonderful growth of Ensey Highlands Lots $700 and up. Easy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
FOR SALE

sg5. .ooo-A 9th avenue corner. 10ox140. S32 50O-A business block; rents S250 per
 month.
 s22 5oO-Two-story brick store; good corner
 in growing district.
 s21, ,0OO-A swell, new South Highlands
 residence, with unique architectural
 features and large lot.
 SIS, ,OO0-A 1st avenue bargain. Will show
 S5O00 profit next year; good terms. S11, 1,0O0-Handsome new South Highlands
 home; east front; large lot; very at
 tractive design workmanship and maY
 terial first-class; good terms can be ar
 ranged.
 S9O00-One of the best new homes ever of
 fered for this price One block of High
 land avenue and surrounded by beauti-
 ful homes; easy terms
 $sooo-Ffne North 24th street home; east front on lot 60x190. sS50o-A lovely country home only two
 miles from Highland avenue; fine spring; fine macadam road front; good terms. $f750-Splendid Groom cottage on lot 55x 200, with barn, servants house, etc. $400O-Beautiful new Groom bungalow on
 Fountain Heights; this must be sold at once, and the first good offer gets 1t; terms.
 s32oo-Cottage 18th street, between 7th and Sth avenues lot 45x100
 $2S5O-Beautiful 6-room house; Woodland Park station. Bessemer car line; $500 cash, balance s3O per month. l SIS. .000-10 acres land, nine houses; on ma cadam road three-quarters mile from North Birmingham; better figures for cash or quick trade; would consider trade for city property UNEMPLOYED. $40O0-Thrd avenue lot near 18th street.  near Avenue D. Mcconnell & Braxton Real Estate, Rentals, Insurance, Loans. 2107 Third Ave, Phones S10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
THE HEART OF THE PAYROLL DISTRICT

general heading include of subdivisions notably Earle Place. Central Park Tuxedo and hse Highlands Each these distinctive in itself each of them located of residence those Eney Thomas and the industrial sections of district
 The of the developments of the United States Steel erection of mpoundng dam and the position have always taken that advisable the industrial cnters places where and where therefore certain nance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

RIGHT AT
 Glen Iris lot 5ox12O feet, elevated and level for only $500; terms; lot 60xi60 feet; just one block of Highland ave- nue; price, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
BARGAINS IN REAL
 ESTATE.

$2800-5-room cottage at West End;
 new, modern Cash $400, balance
 easy.
 $4000--6-room cottage, Woodlawn. One
 block from car line. Lot 67x30O feet;
 modern.
 $3000-New broom cottage, Avenue
 D.; well located; $500 cash, balance easy payments.
 S35G0-New Groom home, West End.
 This is a bargain.
 $10 0,000-Large house, lot 100x20O feet
 Highland avenue. between 29th and 30th streets. Faces southeast. Cheap at this price.
 $11 ,500-Elegant home in Norwood See our full list of offerings. We are offering some valuable acreage prop erty for sale List your property with us. Do you need money? We place loans on first mortgages. J. B. COBBS & GO. 2003 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
EARLE PLACE.

Earle Place three lines only minutes ride the South nsey North Bessemer lines the heart of Birmingham and also convenient living in Ensy and Bessemer There sidewalks and already ad sanitary the lays beautifully and in neghborhood constantly ad value ots $500 and balance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Mcconnell & Braxton

l Real Estate, Rentals, Insurance, Loans. l 2107 Third Ave, Phones S10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
CENTRAL PARK.

Central Park likewise deveoped It is the largest suburban development Alabama The just past the fair grounds the North Besseme 300 yards past Faew and outside the limits of Ensey There wide streets sidewalks curbng and gutters, and electricity.
 Martins Addition adjoins Park and unimproved well located Lots $275 and up per cash balance monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
EMPIRE BUILDING.

dfce stands monument to Birmingham enter architects Birmingham contractors and Birming ham money built finest office building in the south
 On this the of October the Empire Building IS nee All that remains work that is being done at the of tenants
 was freely predicted would be ready that 1t physical lmpos sibily
 The that the Empire exists today refutes all such statements It the o the big buildings everc completely finished on time
 ground floor for rent and few offices 90 cent of the space is rented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
MADRIz WON'T DO.
Zelaya's Attempt to Name Successor
Will BE Resisted.

Washington, Dec 15.-Yesterday's
dispatches containing an account of the
anti-Zelayan demonstration in Man
aqua were confirmed by a telegram
received at the state department from
Vice Consul Caldera.
From this dispatch, dated yesterday,
1t appears that some of the demon
strants were arrested by government
authorities but who the prisoners are
was not Indicated. The dispatch says
Zelaya has published statement
promising to resign the presidency of
Nicaragua in favor of Madriz, who, as
Zelaya'S candidate, Is not the choice of
the people there.
Mr.. Caldera in speaking of the
demonstrated the night before says
large crowds surrounded the American
legation cheering the government and
people of the United States. In the
absence of any specific information, the
state department officials diScredit the
news published some days ago of any
important engagements between the
government and revolutionary forces at
Rama in which the revolutionary
army is said to have been defeated.
The fact that the government has
received no information on the SUBJ
ject is regarded as almost proof posi-
tive that no engagement has taken
place at Rama
Should Zeiaya carry out his purpose
of resfgning and installing Madriz as
president. here is reason to believe
that the Estrada faction would con-
tinue their activities with even greater
vigor than they have against Zelaya-
The people. 1t is said. can not look
for better conditions under Madriz' s
administration than under Zelaya's, as
he is known to be a strong partisan
of the former, although he has him
self been number of times In prison
by Zelaya's direct orders. 1t is also
known that Madriz's selection would
not be satisfactory to the United States
and therefore his installation would
rather tend 20 complicate than to SIM
plify the situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
HE WANTS HARMONY.
L. E. Myers Thinks He Was Misguided
on Commission Form

L. E. Myers, president of the Topeka
Edison company and vice president OF
the Topeka Railway company, who is
in Topeka today, said:
When 1 was in Topeka last, five or
six weeks ago. was reported in the
State Journal as greatly dissatisfied
with the election of the. commission
form of government and to have stated
I don't like the system-it is going to
be a hard matter to work the commits :.
sion plan as it has been claimed
The young man who reported this
interview. has a very fertile imagina-
ton. I don't recall that he even asked
me about this form of government, but
it is positively certain that I never ex-
pressed myself as he quoted me, since
/ have absolutely no interest in this
matter and do not care anything about
it. / dill cay that I thought the salaries
were too low and that the terms of Of.
flee should be longer. but that is all.
Il would be very glad to have you
correct the Impression the reported in
terview would be likely to i've the peo-
pie of Topeka. 1t is neither my pro-
vince or right to say what form Of gov
eminent Topeka shall have. The only
interest I have in such matters is to
see that we get along with whoever
may be in authority, in a harmonious
and progressive way.
Thank you for such publicity as you
may give this correction"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
FROM ONE WHO KNOWS.
John w. Gates Delivers a Sermon on
Evils of Gambling.

Galveston, Tex. Dec. 15.-That the
seventh annual conference of the
gulf division of the Methodist church
selected Port Arthur for a four days
meeting is due largely to the efforts
of John w. Gates, formerly of Chi
cago, who practically owns thai COM
munity. He was scheduled as one of
the principal speakers.
In selecting a subject for discussion
Mr.. Gates chose Speculation and
Gambling" and preached against all
such get-rich-quick schemes.
The address was impressive in
warning the young .churchmen to fol-
low the straight and narrow path and
shun gambling in every form from
dice throwing to specializing with the
markets and dealing in futures.
Mr.. Gates told his audience that
800 earned by honest manual labor
was worth more than $4,000 won at
gambling. whether it be at stud
poker or trying to corner the food
supply of the country by dealing in
wheat that had not been planted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15

good condition and investigate the
charges that the old mains of the old
gas company, which are supposed to ne
rotten and out of order. are being used
by the new high pressure gas. Every
thing in connection with the presence
of natural gas undermining this city
will be investigated.
Issues a Warning.
Chief Wihmarth, of the fire depart
ment, has issued important orders to
his mcn-the orders will also be OF
value to the people. Chief Wilmarth
is a great believer in prevention and
is continually warning the public in his
business like and experienced manner
of the impending dangers.
He has ordered that his conpan-
les over the city be provided with cleo
trio "hashes.'' When first entering a
eark cellar, basement or any place
where there is liable to be gas these
flashes are to be used instead of
lantern. These little electric spots must
be used until there is assurance Of no
danger from gas and until the room is
we'll ventilated. The companies over
the city were provided with these
lamps not long ago through the orders
Of the watchful chief and they will
now be used more. extensively
Chief Wilmarth has also made valu-
able suggestions as to the precaution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15

which should be taken by the citizens
using natural gas over the city. The
fire marshal has offered to the service
of the people all of his fire fighting
force if necessary. When person de-
tects the smell of natural gas in the
house-no matter how faint may be the
Cdor-the fire chief asks that they call
up his office in the city hall and re-
port the matter. A man from the near
est fire station will be delegated to the
house at once and all necessary exam
nations made.
Reports from all over the city have
been coming to the city hall today tell
ing of leaks and alleged gas leaks over
the city. They come out from under
pavemants, up through nlanholes, and
out from cellars and excavations. Ev-
cry city official agrees that there is a
good amount of gas going where it
should not so and immediate action
will be taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15

Although he admits attempting to
pass the worthless paper, -Ialdeman de-
clares he does not know why he did so,
and says that he did not know it was a
swindle to pass such checks. The first
check, made payable to w. F. French,
and which called for $13, was cashed
readily after Haldeman had endorsed
the name on the back. The fraudulent
signature was that of w. E. Scotch,
134 Tyler street.
When Haldeman cashed the first
check it was accepted readily, as it had
been torn from the check book and
bore the printed name of the coal deal
err across the end. Evidently feeling
some excuse necessary fer offering the
second check the lad wrote in the words
for load of coal'' after the name of the
person to whom the amount was to be
paid. He presented the paper, which
was drawn in the amount of $40 at the
Shawnee State bank, and was asked to
step into the private office
Not suspecting apprehension he COM
piled, and was held a prisoner until Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
UNANIMOUS FOR LURTON
Committee ON Judiciary Votes
Favorable Report.

Washington, Dee. 15.-The senate
committee on judiciary voted I'M
animously today to report favorably
the nomination of Judge Horace H.
Lurton to be an associate justice of
the supreme court Of the United
States
Some members said it would have
been better to have named younger
man. Judge Lurton being in his Seth
year, but there was no general
opposition to him, or any criticism ex-
cept as to his age.
The report will be made Thursday
by Senator Bacon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
PRINCETON IS NEAR.
Her Arrival Will Make Four War
ships at COrinto.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The gunboat
Princeton is approaching Nicaragua
territory and is reported at the navy
department as being at Acapulco,
Mexico, yesterday. She is bound for
Corinto, and her arrival there will
make four war vessels at that port
of Nicaragua.
On her way from Seattle,she achiev-
ed the undesirable record of be-
ing the first of the American vessels
scurrying off toward Nicaragua to
run aground. The cruiser Prairie
by attempting to take short cut to
Panama across Pea Patch island in
the Delaware river now shares honors
with the Princeton.
It was officially denied at the navy
department that the battleship Mis-
souri, was making ready to go to Mic
aragua as had been reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
saloon League to Meet in St. Louis.

Louisville, KY. Dec. 15.-The
executive committee of the National
Model License league today selected
st. Louis as the place for holding the
third annual convention of the
organization. February 16. IL and IS
were the dates tentatively selected.
The league is an organization of liquor
men advocating the adoption of laws
designed to do away with the low
saloon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-15
WICHITA JoINTIsTs LOSE.
Twenty -Four Were Assessed Fines
Aggregating $1S,950.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 15.-Twenty
four of the thirty-seven men ar
rested here some time ago for alleged
violations of the state Prohibition
law have been found guilty and given
Jail sentences. Continuance was
granted in two of the cases.
The aggregate of the fines levied Is
$1S.950 and the total number OF
months TAIL sentence is 1873.