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New-York tribune., 1909-05-23

well known real estate operator years ago
asked The late Albert Flake. who In his day was
one of the most brilliant spectators in Manhattan
properties, for the rules which guided him i'm the
purchase and sale of properties. The questioner
acknowledged that he was at times at loss to
understand the which held Mr.. Flake so
firmly to the central and downtown zones of Man
haitian Island and why the operations Of Mr.. Flake
had been extended. like many other of the
real estate leaders into what then known as
the newer residential districts OF Manhattan Isl
into the central residential districts of The
Bronx. Mr. Flake told his questioner that eXpe-
rience had taught him never to wander outside the
of greatest activity, and to his adherence to
that principle he attributed whatever success he
had earned in the real estate field.
Mr.. Flake was a leader among leaders. possess
ing accurate eye 10 discern the flaws in realty
measurements and to note quickly the field which
appeared TO the general public sluggish, but which
contained realty opportunities Of great depth and
breadth. Looking his career leader he
would often seem o have been standing apparently
alone the creation of active realty centres He
foresaw the Development Of the central Fifth avenue
district along its present lines some years before
its realty charms We're discovered by other big
real estate leaders Briefly summed up his rules
of operation seem to have been: Gauge accurately
the future demands of business and residential
zones and become buyer in those zones as quickly
as possible Thus in a little while there will be a
brisk market for your holdings and you will be
SOME OLD RULES DISCARDED.
Up 10 a few years ago buy in a well built up
territory and not too far from the railroad sta
ton was a good rule to follow in suburban
fields. Times have changed radically since then
that lands considerably remote from railroad sta
tions are in just $ great demand as those almost
adjoining the station site. The popularity Of the
automobile is largely responsible for this change
According to real estate brokers who make a spe-
ciaIty Of suburban land and buildings the majority
owners Of automobiles prefer 10 own and occupy
a villa a mile from railroad station rather
than properties it. as occupants Of houses
nearer the station have less use for automobiles
than residents Of dwellings some distance from the
railroad line The automobile has already figured
largely in the broadening Of the various high class
suburban residential centres Of the greater city In
fact it has been and is of the principal factors
in the quickenng Of the market for the Westches-
ter and Long Island properties and is rapidly b.
coming greater factor ia the development Of the
New Jersey suburban area
New-York tribune., 1909-05-23

day by the big operators and investors and which
has intrinsic charms may not be awakened oy thelr
magic touch tomorrow. but If person VINO mas
tested its realty worth and found II not wanting
in essential factors will buy and then patiently
wait he will realize substantial profits. In such
place the shrewd investor has no fear OF being
oyertaken by financial distress.
Before this year is ended many we'll known in
vestors are going 10 join the ranks Of the invaders
I'm the central Fourth section. II present
signs are harbingers of future trading. Joseph NIL
bank was added to the list of investors there last
week He bought on Friday through Homer Foot
ir of the corporation of Horace 5. Ely co. Il
marcel at 18th street and Fourth avenue. and yes
terday the Horton plot. the northeast corner VI
Fourfh avenue and 23d street. 9S.sxS5 feet
Mr. Milhank also bought yesterday through Ihe
same companv from DR.. Emil Gruening NOS IVS'
III and ll3 East sd street, plot 6lXlo Iee'' "u
iotnIng the Horton plot. The combined pa'ce4s
have a frontage of 9S 8 feet on Fourth avenue anu
of l56 feet on 23d street
The old building the 23d street corner pue w,
occupied for many years by the College OF FHS 81
clans and Surgeons and for the last twenty year >
has housed Packard's Business College II was
.,nrcbased bv Mr. Horton several years ago
No "details as to prices could be oo'aiheu- ou' !.
q, ,,,darstcod tnat this Fourth avenue anu -'u
.,roat transaction involves a,O"0oo. Inc PropeIS
a,,, ~. ,p,nroved eventually. although no ueHi"e
plans have yet been made - - .h. ,ara-
The bill amending various provisions Oh 14e 'e''
New-York tribune., 1909-05-23
GARDEN CITY ESTATES SALES.

The Garden City Estates has sold at its property
two plots on the east side OF Euston Road. south
of Newmarket Road a plot the east side of
Wellington Road. between Newmarket Road and
Stratford avenue: a plot on the west side of Eus-
ton Road north OF Stratford avenue plot on
the east side of Kensington Road south of New
market Road; a plot the west side of Kensing
ton Road between Stratford avenue and Newnlar-
ket Road; plot ON the northwest corner Of Wei
lincton Road and Stratford avenue; plot on the
northwest corner OF Salisbury avenue and Ken
sington Road, and two plots on the cast side OF
kiburn Road nSrth of Stratford avenue.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-23
SALE OF HENDERSON PLACE HOUSES.

Clifford n. Sherman has sold for the Henderson
estate 10 The = Sherman Investing Company
two dwelling nouses. Nos. and Henderson place.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-23

The central Fourth avenue district
!, - 90 ~, most aIluring speculative and invest
n,ent zones of the greater city. Since January tra'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
LAUREL WANTS
 FREE DELIVERY

Laurel Miss, February 1S.-(Speeial) )-- The first steps toward securing free mail delivery for this city were taken today when Mayor A. w Noble and Alembers of the city council prepared the draft of an ordinance adopting commission re- port which changes and systematzes the nomenclature of the streets of the city This report was prepared some time ago by commission of well informed cit izens, but it's adoption was delayed till the city was otherwise prepared to make demand for the carrier service.
 The ordinance will be adopted at the next session of the council and imme- diately thereafter a further ordinance will be promulgated making the num- bering of houses compulsory. Some time ago an effort to obtain free city deliv- cry here was baked by the lack of sidewalks, but during the past few months the city government has been pushing campaign for sidewalk inn proVement with the result that the city is now excellently supplied in that re- spect.
 Laurel Is now the most considerable city in the state that Is without free mail delivery, and it is desired to rectfy this deficiency without loss of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Tight Shoes and Bad Tempers

Some Frenchman-I don't remember who said once upon time That to emerge all the ills of life into one great ili--wear pinching shoes"
 There's much philosophy in the little statement. Many a woman who earns for herself the reputation of being 6 shrew and absolutely bad tempered does not de- serve the reputation, but should saddle the responsibility upon her shoemaker.
 It requires more self-control than is in herent in human nature to be sweet and gracious when a shoe pinches.
 How could a woman look sweet or act sweet when her foot is folded up like an open and shut fan in shoe two or three sizes too small for her?
 Family discord Is frequently attributable to foot health. The busy mother whose feet ache from the ill-maGe and worse still-ill-itted shoe, is not in a position to grapple with her household duties. So when the roast is burned and small Bobby has torn his new suit, poor mother has troubles of her own that keep her from self-control under such circumstances.
 The business woman cannot do her work right when her feet are aching. She is hopping around and standing first on one foot and then on the other, until her patience Is entirely exhausted, and so bad temper and neglected duties ensue.
 The society woman who crams No. 1 foot into a No. 2 shoe goes to the card table armed cap-a-pie to fight and sauab- ble with anyone who happens to cross her. And at the dance! Ye gods. l had as soon encounter a tarantula.
 Therefore 1t behooves women to look to the health and dressing of their feet. If they have naturally sensitive feet it may seem like extravaganza to buy expensive shoes, but in the long run it is economical
 If is excellent nlA0 have GnOIlRl h shoes to change them very often. Nothing rests the feet like this.
 Newspaper talk, say you, my busy friend? Well, just try it and see if Se who write about it don't know something about 'foot-ology."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

to MT. William Mullen Johnson of Gulf port. Miss was solemnized yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home of the brides parents. The Rev. Dr. John Stagg, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was the officiating minister. He used the simple ring service
 Miss Hafers maid of honor was Miss Onie Smith. who preceded her down the stairs to the strains of Mendelssohns we'd ding march, played by Miss Abbie Mur- phy Miss Smiths costume was white and fashioned of messaline, with garnl- lures of lace. She carried large bou- ouet of cream roses. Miss Hafer was gowned attractively for travelling. Her tailored frock was made of tan broad cloth and her modish hat was in corre- sponding shades. The bridal bouquet was a shower of-white roses, valley lilies and ferns.
 MT. Johnson, with his best man, Will liam Founders of Gulfport entered rom the rear hall, meeting his bride at the altar in a corner of the drawing room' and there the ceremony took place. The altar was built of palms and ferns on q raised dais. Easter lilies added to it's dec oration. present. including Mr., and Mrs. A. C. Jeffrey of Chattanooga. MT. and Mrs. F. F. Hoeffley, Miss Jessie Hoeffley and Miss Annie EOeHley or iIouioNihc'
 MT. and Mrs Johnson left at 1920 o'clock yesterday morning for their future home in Gulfport. where MT. Johnson is a prominent merchant
 Miss Bertha Howell is suffering from peritonitis at St. Vincent's hospital Her condition is pronounced serious
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Lovelace have
 
 Chicago. where they attended the auto mobile races Mrs. Nance, Mrs. Love lace's mother, was also member or the party and returned with them.
 Miss Elizabeth Barnett left Wednes- day for Atlanta, where she will visit a short while before returning to her home in Washington.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. M. Clarke have re- turned to their home in Richmond, aft sF city. S'''' 'i '''''"' ~ " ~
 Miss lone Watson has returned to Anniston after a visit to Mrs. b. T. Coleman.
 very delightful informal valentine musical was given by Miss Hattie Nor ton for her guests, Mrs. Rounserall of Winchester Ky. The musical pro- rromme consisted of two piano solos by Miss Jones, a violin solo by Miss Shinn. and several songs sung by the Seminary quartet. The valentine colors red and white-were used in the decorations the refreshments and the programmes
 There were about 40 guests present. Most of them were lovers of music, and In act of honor. who Is brilliant and charm ing woman, distinguish ed in appear ance and gracious in manner. Mrs. Rounserall wore handsome Eown of black radium silk made princess and heavily trimmed with lace jet MT. and Mrs. E. B. Pennington left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS,
Bremen Become Alarmed and Call
 Out Everything.

New Orleans, February 1s.-A fire was discovered shortly before 10 o'clock to- night on the third floor of a three-story brick building at S14 Graver street, prin- cipally occupied by cotton brokerage firms, and which assumed such threat enng aspect within few minutes aft erward as to result in the calling out of the entire fire department was ex- tingulshed after an hours time with comparatively little loss.
 The flames were confined to that build ing alone, and 1t Is not thought that the loss will exceed sl5.000 It was feared for a time that the fire might gain suf- ficient headway to spread to the New Orleans cotton exchange, just across the narrow street. and the Bank of Orleans, adjacent to the burning building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
WILL STRENGTHEN PROHIBITION LAWS Main Reason for Calling An
 Extra Session GOVERNORS STATEMENT Judge William H. Thomas Is Invited To Address Conference On Crlmo and Crimnoogy At North
 western University.
By HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery. February S.-(special.)- The expressed determination of Gov. B. B. Conner to call the legislature in extra session is thought to grow out or a de- sire to strengthen the prohibition laws more than anything else, though the pres sure for the re-enactment of invalidated laws is heavy enough to have an influence in the same direction. It is well known that the governor is not pleased with the evident failure of the liquor laws In both Mobile and Montgomery and 1t has Ire ouently been stated by men close to him that he would do anything he can to bring about the observance of the acts.
 The words "and also to give the legisla- ture an opportunitS to enact such addi- tional laws as may be found necessary for the best interests of the state are thought after all to be much nearer the incentive than any plea that may have been made for validating old acts knocked down. He has often said that the legis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
The Busy
 Business 
 Laymen

of Birmingham of all denominations should hear at Il o'clock on Friday morn
 ing, at the First Methodist church, the address of MT. John R, Pepper, the conse- crated banker, who finds time to do Chris tan work the successful Sunday school superintendent and the president of the Laymens Missionary Movement of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. He will speak also at the banquet at the Hillman at night. He wishes to address not only the laymen but all the members in this district The ladies and the lay men of all denominations are invited to at tend all the sessions of the laymen's meetings at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

this week for a visit to Mir. and Mrs. H. F. Mccormack, at St. Petersburg, Fla.
 Miss Susie Angel will leave today for Pensacola to remain two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs, James A. Woods left for Chicago yesterday for a two weeks stay. MT. Woods will attend the an- nual meeting of the Chicago Associa- : tion of Commerce.
 At an interesting meeting of the Music Study club, with Miss Nellie Sloss yesterday morning the following programme was rendered:
 A sketch of Gilchrist. by Miss Edith Bowron, illustrated by Miss Sadie Nal lam, in one of his solos. Dreams"
 Sketch of Homer Albert Norris, Miss Amy Ward illustrated by a fgroup of his songs entitled, "A White Rose Deep in a Rose' and Three Roses sung by Miss Nullally. Sketch of Hen ry Cutler, by Mrs. Mayes. Sketch of Henry Sch oenfeld, by Miss Edith Bow ron. An instrumental selections Con solation,' Charles Denee. by Miss An nie Moore A sketch of Silas Platt and Koerney. by Mrs. A c. Craven. Sketch of William Armes Fisher by Miss Kathleen Nixon. illustrated by HISS Annie Lou Wood, Gan Night Doubt It's Stars?" Miss Wood also sang exquisely Swallows" by Frederick Cowan. Mrs. McCalley gave an instructive and in- teresting paper on American com posers who live and work abroad" and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
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A Home-Made Wood Basket

An improvised wood basket for use in bringing the logs from the cellar to the open fire may be easily fashioned. Take a piece of heavy sail cloth a yard and a quarter long and a trife wider than the lengths of wood; q short piece Of cord, not over two feet. and two fiat pieces of wood half an inch thick, two inches wide and as long as the canvas is wide. Hem the long sides of the canvas. Into a double hem at either short end clip suffi- cient cord to make a handle of conven- tent size. Stitch back and forth into place several times. Fifteen inches from either end stitch on a piece of the canvas just wide enough to make a false pocket for slipping in the fiat pieces of wood. The wood in position will serve to keep the basket open. When not in use the bag or basket can be hung out of sight. It occupies little space in crowded quar- ters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Suggestions For the Housewife

Scaling fish is easier if they are first dipped in boiling water.
 Dissolve a tablespoonful of rock am monia in the bath. This makes the water soft and invgorating.
 Wheat bran placed in coarse flannel bags is excellent for cleaning dust from delicate wall papers
 To remove paint from linen rub with turpe1tine then clean with French chalk dampened with alcohol.
 Pulverize a teaspoonful of boraX; put it in your last rnsing water and your clothes will come out white instead of yellow.
 To keep clothes from running where the colors are not fast" use a cupful of salt to each gallon of water when washing them.
 If you scorch a garment when ironing it rub a lump of dry starch on the mark, then sponge 1t off. Repeat tin the vel low disappears.
 Save your leftover coffee and tea and mix them with your stove backing. 1t will give a bright and lasting polish to your stove or range.
 An old broom that is beyond sweeping purposes may be used to scrub the kitchen floor. Wash with hot suds and mop with clean water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
AL0NZO BAILEY
 GOES ON TRIAL

Montgomery, February 1S-In what promises to be the most notable case in many years Alonzo Bailey, a negro went on trial in the criminal court to- day He is charged with violating the contract labor law which Attorney Gen eral Bonaparte says is no more nor less than an act to enslave the negro race.
 The act is said to be so worded as to deprive a man of trial by jury and to-, in effect, imprlson for debt. Judge Will liam H. Thomas, before whom it is be- ing heard, while believing it unconsti- tutional, was forced to decide otherwise under a ruling by the supreme court of Alabama holding 1t to be valid. At torney General Bonaparte was so inn pressed with the danger of the act to the liberty of weaker people that he asked to be allowed to file a brief when it was before the supreme court before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Less Expensive Gowns

Isn't it joy to hear that the gowns for the spring season are to be less ex- pensive by virtue of the fact that it will require so little material to make them? Although the materials woven are of ex- pensive texture it takes so much less than ever before to fashion a gown according to the present plans and specifications Witness the sheath
 Take the scanty, one-piece frock, too. for everyday wear. It measure scarcely more than two yards around the bottom, and one-half of the material that used to be required is now needed to make the prettiest dresses.
 The bodies of a frock nowadays is mere ly a few inches of drapery with or with out high stock.
 In the day frocks the sleeves are. of course. long, but in the evening froeks the strictly la mode are about four inches in length.
 So every one at present thinks that she Is really getting the worth of her money, not only in gowns but in hats, for despite their immense proportions the milliners have not charged penny more than when they were no bigger than a button.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Wistaria Hat Pins

Because panne velvet and satin hats in the allurng color of wisteria are fash ionable, there are good-looking hatpins in this pale violet color. They have long, slender heads. as have their rivals. the amber ones.
 The pin itself is many times longer than it used to be, or it would not reach from one side of the crown to the other.
 These hatpins are not only worn with hats in different shades of violet but also with those of tan, whtte. gray and black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

The usual silver tea given on the final Monday afternoon in each month by the ladies of the Church of the Advent will take place Monday afternoon with Mrs K. H. Pearson and Mrs. Charles S. Sim mons In charge. This will be the last given until after Easter, and Mrs. Pear son and Mrs Simmons will be delighted to meet all their friends. The teas are given at the parish house. The invita- tion includes both the gentlemen and the ladies of the congregation and their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
PULLMAN CASES
 GET PREPARING (

Cullman. February 1s.-(Special)-lt is officially reported that the supreme court has recalled the certificate of affirma- ton in the mandamus cases of alleged violation of prohibition in Cullman coun- ty court.
 Attorney J. B. Brown made application for a rehearing with this result. There are 220 of these cases. It is supposed from this decision that Colonel Brown will have another hearing before the su preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
The Age-Herald's Cook Book
ANGEL PARFAIT.

ANGEL PARFAlT.
 This is a receipt given by the manufac- turers of one of the latest and best of the four minute ice cream freezers. The amounts given make a quart of the par fait. Boil together until the syrup threads. A cup sugar and one-third cup boiling water Pour slowly into the beaten whites of two eggs and beat until cold. Whip to a stiff froth one pint double cream and fold into the egg mixture Flavor with tablespoonful vanilla extract or half a vanilla bean steeped in syrup. Pour into a mould and pack in equal measures ice and salt. Stand four hours. When ready to serve garnish with vio- lets, fresh candled, or rose leaves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Brightest Lamp

By Augusta Wall.
 Life has many little lamps Shining forth in the night The Lamps of Experience
 Glows with the brightest light But It's ray we deeper see
 In depths of other hearts Experience a living lamp
 A guiding star that ne'er departs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
"Cross-Bar" Lingerie

There is considerable rejoicing that the dainty cross-bar muslins are being used more and more for milady's lingerie. The heavy thread In the weave lengthens the life of the garments wonderfully. Gar ments made of this outwear those made of the nainsook or other plain sheer ma terial by some moons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Mrs. Mccullough, returned missionary, who accompanied her husband to the laymens convention, will deliver an ad- dress to the ladies of the Birmingham district Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church. Mrs. Me- Cullough is a forceful and attractive speaker and an interesting afternoon is promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
A Sewing Help

Anybody who has agonized at the sew ing machine, while the silk, scorning it's spool has wrapped itself round the spin dle and snapped at the crucial moment. will be glad to know that there is a little invention now on the market to pre- vent the loosening silk from getting be- low the spool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Earth Shocks In BuIoaria.

London, February 1S.-A dispatch to the Times from Sofia says that during the last AS hours there were IS earth shocks in southern43ulgaria. Considerable dam age is also reported in the Yamboli in eastern Roumelia, and neighborhood. Sev- eral houses have fallen and the inhabi- tants of number of villages have spent the last two nights in the open air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Cretonne Effects In Glass

The popularity of eretonne is evidenced in some of the stunning new glass lamp shades From a distance in the daytime it is positively difficult to distinguish the glass shade from a shade made of the cotton fabric. Of course, when the lamp is lighted the difference is quite discern ible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Care of Tea Kettle

An oyster shell kept in the teakettle will prevent a coating of lime gathering inside. The lime will gather, but on the shell. The shell should be changed at least once a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD
Mrs. RauIstOn Entertains At
 Tea
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Mir. and Mrs. Long Give Dance for Miss Long-An Informal Tea. Mrs. Randall to Entertain
 Unmarried Friends.
By MYRTLE MILES.

The Fenelon club vii meet this after noon with Mrs. Samuel Sevier at the residence of Mrs. J. J. Kennedy, 1923 Nineteenth street