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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
MODERN ENocH ARDEN.

The village of Broadway, in the western
part of Jersey, has an EnOch Arden case
in the return yesterday OF George Frey 70
his wife and son after an absence OF
fifteen years only in this real-lite com
edy the hOmeCOmer did not find anotner
husband in his place. He Wouldn nave
cared if he had, apparently, for ne IeIt
home after a quarrel with his VIE ana
he returned unfOrgIving. He made
point of telling the astOnished villagers
that he had come back merely to let his
son Garville share the fortune he had
made in the west. and not to resume DO
nestle relations with the son mother
When Frey disappeared in 1894 1t was
supposed he had been murdered Old
wells were examined, ponds were dragged
end woods were searched for his body,
and there was great excitement. But 1t
soon died out and in the following years
Frey dropped so completely out or the
minds OF his fellow townsmen that when
he reappeared yesterday nobody in the
place recognized him.
He went first to the village store, where
he amused himself by talking of old times
and buying cigars for men with whom
he had once been intimate. Though there
was general surprise that a stranger
should know so much of the history of
the village and its families. the disguise
of the callers be ard and his prosperous
appearance were sufficient. In the first
place, everybody thought that George
Frey was dead, in the second place no
body would have thought Of George Frey
cigars in the place.
From the store he went for a stroll,
greeting mystifed women and asking,
by name, about all the members of
their families. Then he went to his
wife's farm house on the outskirts of
the village Even there he was not
suspected by either Mrs. Frey or the
son, but a hospitable welcome was ac-
corded 10 him as a stranger who said
that he would like to stay a short time
to rest and to buy a meal.
While his unsuSpecting wife was busy
preparing something to eat, he piled her
with scores of questions about herself
and son and learned that she had got
along comfortably in the last fifteen
years on the proceeds of farming. A
younger woman in the house was intro
duced to him as Garville Frey's wife.
Finally the visitor shocked his wife
into mysteries by announcing his iden-
tity. Then he explained that he had
disappeared deliberately after going to
Phillipsburg with neighbOr, Emanuel
Marlatt. From Jersey Frey went to
Chicago, where he made much money
on building contracts He invested in
real estate and made big profits. After
that he went to Montana, where he
further increased his fortune,
After giving that outline Of his ven
lures Fey said his son was the only
member of the family in whom he was
interested and with whom he expected
to share his fortune He also said he
would return to Montana alone.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
SPEEDING TO DREAMLAND TOWN

new York I1meS.J
There's a touring car on four small
wheels
tt is going to Dre5mland Town;
The chauffeur mild is your mother, child
BY her side you must cuddle down
You must close your eyes; there's golden
dust
On the road to Dreanlland Town,
The sandmen ride and glide aside
Policemen they in brown.
We are going fast in our touring car,
We are nearing the Dreamland Town,
And the hand YOU feel will turn the wheel
And run the Dogies down.
A speed law, dear, for our big, big car
We are entering DTeamland Town, 1890
And the tiny wheels meath your little
heels
Are slowly running down.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
Agencies Represented

The agencies heretofore represented by the
Clayton-Daynes Music Co. and the Beesley
Music Co. (the two now known as the Cohsoli-
dated Music Co.., are Steinway & Sons, Sohmer
Piano Co., ". W. Kimball Co., Vose Piano Co.,
Estey Piano Co., Hobart N. Cable, Kohler &
Campbell, Kranich & Bach, Stitch & ZeidIer, Nc
Phail, Baus, Laffargue, etc. These represent
the leading piano manufacturers of the country,
whose products are we'll and favorably known
Some of these agencies are to be discarded
while others will be retained. To effect the
clearance the pianos that will no longer be car
ried by the new company have been priced at
practically cost, while nearly all the regular
lines have suffered reduction in price. Any
instrument you may buy in this sale will be
bargain.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
THE SONG OF THIRTY YEARS

Time my pretty one, is flying.
Strange that we should meet,
Where the very road seems dying,
In its last retreat;
And the Sun in gloomy splendor.
Turks behind the hill
z en- the dying day is tender
Let me-let me love you still.
Tho your glances only fashion
Ancient memories,
There is still a depth of passion
In your liquid eyes;
If the Sun his brightness loses
Under autumn skies,
I can tell what home ne chooses
Let me-let me read your eyes.
Smooth as Parian marble now,
In q few years more,
Jealous Time will linn your brow,
With mis- tokens Ger.
And bleach all your locks. my girl
Now as black as JET
Trust me with one glossy curl
To kiss and fondle yet.
Very soon a rosy. blushing,
Dimpled cheek like this is,
VIII lose all it's joyous flushing
At my long, long kisses;
And your lips will lose my sweetest
Their gay, golden smile,
Tho most fragrant flowers are fieetest
Kiss me with these lips a while.
-Gustsve Nadaud
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
PRETTY GOOD WORK.

We note with pleased surprise that
The Worlds Work prints a table show
ing a substantial revision of the tariff
by the recent session of congress. Here
is the tabulated statement of that
journal:
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
Terms or Cash

Pianos in this sale may be purchased for
cash or on terms, just the same as if you were
paying regular prices. Sc, IS or so a month
will make it easy enough for the man of even
moderate means to get a piano in his home for
his wife or his children.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08

We know of no publication which so
ably assailed the majority party for
not reducing the tariff. And there is
no other whose conceding of right ac-
ton would be so welcome.
The altered tone of that paper would
be entirely welcome but for the curious
statement, appearing in the same num-
Der which presents the table, to the eff
feet that if the people want better bust
ness conditions in America they have
only to prevent the return of Cannon
and Aldrich to the halls of congress
Which seems hardly a fair reward for
work so clearly in the interest Of all the
American people.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
Open Evenings

During this gigantic Consolidation Sale the
two stores at 46 Main and 109-11-13 Main, will
be open for the accommodation of those who
can not make it convenient to come during the
day. A good instrumentalist will furnish music
for the entertainment Of visitors.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
Pianos Went Like Hot Cakes

The People know the High Standard of the
Pianos Offered and That They Can Depend
on the WORD of the House in the Matter
of Values. The General Expression is, How
Can You Do It?''
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-08
High Grade Pianos
Go for Little Prices

All Day Yesterday the Two Stores Of the Con-
solidated Music Co. Were Crowded With
Eager Purchasers of the Great Piano Bar
gains Offered at the Consolidation Sale of
Pianos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
CAMP HARDEE HEARS
 STORIES OF WAR
Capt. w. c. Ward and J. F. McLaugh- lin Relate Some Interesting
 Experiences

The regular semi-monthly meeting of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet erans, was held yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the Chamber of Com merce A large attendance was on hand and the meeting was most successful.
 The programme of the day consisted of the narration of a number of absorbing war stories by various veterans. Capt, w C. Ward told in vivid manner of Longstreets march from Fredericksburg to the Virginia coast in the winter of 1863. The rigor of that winter and the hardships of the troops, he said, equalled those of the memorable season when the Continental army was quartered at Val ley Forge. Many of the Confederate sol diers were without shoes and necessary garments, and the line of march was snow
 J. F. Mclaughlin gave a thrilling ac- count of his return on foot to his home near Elyton after the surrender of Lee The homeward journey was the occasion of exciting experiences. At one time a squad of federal troops were on the verge of shooting him, when the colonel of O passing regiment came to his rescue and escorted him safely to Huntsville. Mr. Mclaughlin story was declared one of the most interesting ever given before the camp.
 The next meeting of Camp Hardee will be held on the second Saturday in Jam uary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
CITY ITEMS.

Walking Blind Tiser-WilI Moore. white man, was arrested in pool room on upper Second avenue yesterday aft ernoon by Deputies Roberts and Wil- son on charge of vagrancy, and when searched Is half-pints of whisky were found in the pockets of his overcoat. Moore was locked up in the county Jail on charges of vagrancy and violat- ing the prohibition law.
 Pleaded Guilty to Charge-George Moore, young white man, who is quite well known in the city, hay ing made a large number of friends while selling papers on the streets, was sentenced to imprisonment for a year and was taxed with the costs in the case upon being tried yesterday aft ernoon on charge of robbery. Moore pleaded guilty to the charge against him and Judge Fort exercised the clemency of the court and gave him the minimum sentence under the law. Moore Is charged, and he admits his guilt, with having given a man drink of whisky, into which he had put some kind of opiate. When the drug had had It's effect upon the victim Moore took over $100 in money from the mans pockets and made away with 1t. He was captured later and was sent off to the mines yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
WALKER COUNTY
 MAY HAVE EXHIBIT
SECRETARY BABE WILL GO TO JASPER TO DISCUSS MATTER WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JASPER CLUB APPROVES.

News was received yesterday by the Chamber of Commerce that the Jasper Industrial club had indorsed with en- thusiasm the proposal for Walker coun- ty to be represented in the exhibit hall of the Chamber of Commerce of Bir- mingham. A committee was appointed to go with Joseph Babb, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Birmingham, before the county commissioners of Wal ker county to secure an adequate ap- propriation for the exhibit of the re- sources of that county. The county com missioners will meet January 4 and MT. Babb will appear before them at that time with the committee from the Jasper Industrial club to ask for this appropri- ation.
 In speaking of the subject MT. Babb said: This action of the Jasper In dustrial club is sincerely appreciated. It shows that that organization is alive tc the benefit to be derived from adver- Using Walker county. county of mag nihcent resources and possibilities.
 This Is the beginning of an all-Ala- Ddilld HlONeIIltHl HOpt lO soc luc W nOlc state alive to the necessity of adver- Using the states advantages and de- termined that no other commonwealth shall exceed Alabama in the manifesto tion of that spirit of progress that makes communities and states both great and prosperous. I feel much encouraged over the action of Walker county and [ intend to present this subject to other counties in the state. With their CO., operation we will have a permanent ex- hibit that will be visited ry 100000 people year"
 Senator John Gamble Of Troy, who championed the exhibit bill in the senate. was in the city yesterday and expressed himself as sure that Pike county would be fittingly represented in the exhibition.
 Monday the work of placing the Jeff ferson county exhibit in the hall will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
NEGROES FIGHT IN JUDGE FORTS COURT Would Not Stop Even When
 Locked In Cage CONDUCTED OWN TRIAL One Negro Asked Another on Stand a Question Which He Thought
 Reflected on His
 Integrity.
CONDUCTED OWN TRIAL

The first division of the criminal court. Judge w. E. Fort presiding. was tbe scene of quite an exciting fight yester- day afternoon, and while the fisticur be- tween two negro belligerants resulted se- riously to neither, if was quite a lively affair. and broke the monotony of affairs about the courthouse quite abruptly.
 Emmet Moore, Henry Memory and a negro named Phillips, all involved in the robbery of an Illinois Central freight car on the night Police Officer Martin was shot by one of the robbers, were on trial before Judge Fort. Moore had been pre- viously convicted of shooting Officer Mar tin, and was given 90-year sentence therefor, but he and the other two ne- groes were on trial for robbing the box car It seems that the negroes had no lawyers. and weer trying the case among themselves. There seemed to be an effort on the part of Memory and Phillips to shift the responsibility of the robbery onto Moore, who had already been sent up for 20 years. Phillips was on the stand and Memory was conducting an examina- tion in his own way Memory asked Phillips question, which certainly had no hypothetical features. and Moore said 1t was unjust to him. and emphasized his contention by jumping on Memory.
 A lively little fight followed in which number of blows were passed The ne- groes were finally separated by the ball. ifs and they were put in the prisoners cage. But that wouldn't do, for they started fighting again. Judge Fort finally had both negroes handcuffed and that settled the affair.
 The jury in the case sentenced each of the three negroes to four years imprison- ment nthe penitentiary for the robbery they are alleged to have committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

The board of managers of the Mercy Home has issued a statement calling att tention of the public to the needs of the Home at Christmas time. The statement reads as follows:
 ''To supplement a little the many kind allusions to the children's Christmas made by the daily papers, the board of managers of the Mercy Home beg to sus- gest to those who wish to remember the children by gifts and otherwise that they will give other things than destructi- ble toys Not that the children shall or will be deprived of the toys that are the birthright of every child, but be- cause toys are givenlby several children's bands" and the Elks' Christmas tree al ways provides toys and dollrs, assuring an abundance.
 This Christmas the Mercy Home has a family of so (the limit was thought to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
COUNTY SPENDING
 AVERAGE OF $17O,OOO ON ROADS
Weycy Home Board Asks
 For Aid Al Christmas Time

G0). More helf is a necessity, more cloth ing, more shoes and stockings. more food, more turkeys for Christmas dinner, more fruit and candy for Christmas stock ings. more money to make the wheels go round not alone on Christmas day but through all the winter days.
 "A pair of shoes and stoelSings-any size, we can fit them--a coat and cap for little boys, mittens by the dozen. hair ribbons for the girls, little chairs for the nursery where 20 children have only five chairs; these will all be acceptable gifts and add to the happiness of the children for many day.
 ''The Thanksgiving contributions from the churches were less than $5, not at all representative as was expected and w are depending on the Christmas money to replenish our overworked treasury. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF MERCY
 HOME"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
NEW POLITICAL CLUB.
East Birmingham Voters Take Steps to See That Electors Qualify Properly.

Voters of the Eleventh ward which in- cludes East Birmingham. have organized political club which begins with a membership of 75 and the following off cers have been elected for the first quar- ter of the coming year. S. J. Stevens, president; J. w. Mcdonald, first vice pres- ident; B. O. Phillips. second vice presi- dent; l.. Lawall. third vice president: Dr. j. T. Watkins. fourth vice president: i: Phil Armstrong, fifth vice president; w. A. Gillian, secretary, and A. R. Causey. treasurer.
 The purpose of the organization is ex- plained to be to secure prestige in the political world. to encourage and insist upon the payment of poll taxes, to sec that every member is properly registered and is qualified elector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
BACKACHE OR KIDNEY MISERY
 ENDED WITH SEVERAL DOSES

No man woman here whose kidneys are out-of-order, or who suffers from backache or bladder misery. can afford to leave Pape's Diuretic untried.
 After taking several doses all pains in the back, sides or loins, rheumatic twinges, nervousness, headache. sleep lessness, infiamed or swollen eyelids, dig ziness, tired or worn-out feeling and other symptoms of clogged. sluggish kid neys simply vanish.
 Uncomfortable urination (especially at night. smarting, discolored water and all bladder misery ends.
 The moment you suspect the slightest kidney or bladder disorder, or feel rheu- matism pains. don't continue to be mis- erable or worried. but get a ffty-cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic from your druggist and start taking as directed. with the knowledge that there is no other medicine. at any price, made any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

where else in the world. which is so harmless or will effect so thorough and prompt a cure.
 This unusual preparation goes direct to the cause of trouble. distributing it's cleansing. healing and vitalizing infiu- ence directly upon the organs and glands affected and completes the cure before you realize it.
 A few days treatment of Papes Diu- retic means clean. healthy, active kid neys bladder and urinary organs-and you feel fine.
 Your physician. pharmacist. banker OF any mercantile agency will tell you that Pape. Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati. is a large and responsible medicine con- cern. thoroughly worthy of your ooA- fidence.
 Accept only Pape's Diuretic-ffty-o -oent treatment-from any drug stors-any- where in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
LECTURE ON MASONRY.
pr. Phillips to Speak on Light In Masonry" at Temple Tuesday NIqht.

Dr. J. II. Phillips will address the Ma sonic fraternity Tuesday night Decem- Der 2l, at the Masonic temple in lecture entitled Light in Masonry"
 This promises to be one of the most attractive of the interesting and instruc- tive lectures presented during the past few months on Masonic topics under the auspices of King Solomon lodge.
 Dr. Phillips Masonic lectures are noted for their beauty of thought and expres- sion and are justly entitled to the pop ularity wrich they have attained among the members of the craft. All members are cordially invited to this lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
LEASES ITS BUILDING. Birmingham Daily Register Has AL ready Begun Installation of Plant.

It was announced yesterday that the Birmingham Register had taken a lease on the building at 1909 Second avenue, opposite the postoffce, and had begun at once the preparation Of the structure as a daily newspaper plant.
 Officers of the company state that the Register will appear as an afternoon daily on January l or as soon thereafter as the plant can be installed. part of the new machinery has arrived and the remainder is expected early this week. The Register will continue to is- sue its weekly edition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
CALL TO URG IS
 EXTENDED 70 DR. EVANS

him to accept the call. He stated, how ever, that he had not yet given the mat ter serious consideration and intimated that he would not give his reply to St. Paul's vestry until after Christmas.
 There are two large Episcopal parishes in Lynchburg and the church which has called Dr. Evans is said to be in very flourishing condition. The church edifice is said to be one of the handsomest in Virginia.
 Dr. Evans has large parish here in Birmingham, and he is personally popu- lar both inside and outside of his own congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

A special dispatch from Lynchburg, Va, to The Age-Herald last night says:
 "A call has been extended to the Rev Dr. William E. Evans, rector of the Church of the Advent of Birmingham, to become rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church this city, the pulpit of which has been vacant several weeks.'
 When the above was read to pr. Evans he said that he had been officially in- formed of the action of the Lynchburg church, and that he had received let ter from the Right Rev. A. M. Randolph. bishop of the diocese of Southern Vir- ginia, which embraces Lynchburg, urging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
LEGAL HOLIDAY.

Saturday, December %, 1909 Christmas Day), being a legal holiday, all banks members of the association will be closed. Birmingham Clearing House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
PICTURES FOR PRESENTS.

If you're in doubt. give a picture. That's always an acceptable gift We have the largest and finest collection in town to choose from and we're closing them out at half their value. Fine pictures at less than cheap ones cost. w. D. Colby Decorating Co.,. 1918 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs, Mary Fisher.

Mrs. Mary Fisher, aged 4S years, died at noon yesterday at local hospital Re- mans are at Gaudin's undertaking par lors awaiting the arrival of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
PERSONAL

Everett N. Brown, manager of the oli- yer Typewriter agency, left yesterday for Chicago. where he will attend a man. agers' conference. He will return to Bir- mingham January 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
Mrs. Mary 4. Everett.

Mrs. Mary A. Averett, aged S5, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred M. Sloss, 1517 Eleventh avenue, south. Funeral ser vices will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, to be fol- lowed by interment in Oak Hill ceme- tery.
 Mrs. Averett has resided in Birminy- ham for 30 years. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Fred Sloss and Mrs. H. N. Rosser of Birmingham, and son, Fred Averett of Rome, Ga.
 The following will act as pallbearers: A. w. Smith, Caldwell Bradshaw, J. L. Yancey, G. M. Powers, C. F. Manly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
Mrs. Eva Chasteen.

Mrs. Eva Chasteen, aged 8 years, died yesterday at local hospital. Flu neral services will be held today 70 3 D. m. at the late residence of the de- ceased in Avondale. Interlnent will be in Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 1S.--Forecast for Alabama Partly cloudy Sunday; preced- cd by rain in south portion; colder In south portions; Monday fair, continued cold; slight to moderate winds
 For Mississippi: Partly cloudy, contin- ued cold Sunday; Monday fair, warmer; light to moderate north to northeast wtnda
 The following Is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Bir- mingham for 24 hours ending at D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
Mrs. Minnie E. PurnelI.

Mrs. Minnie E. Purnell. aged 70 years. died yesterday at 1 p. m. at local in- nrmary. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence fthe deceased, 666 Tuscaloosa avenue. West End. Interment will be riyen in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

SHAW, The Undertaken. 21oS and PHO Eth avenue. Both phones g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

Books by the 100 or 1000 at prices that will please, at Webb's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
Infant LawIer.

The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. L. Lawler died yesterday afternoon at the family residence. e57s Underwood avenue Funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at 8 O clock. Interment will be made in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

Cremation :S: :::';; $ ::: 's;;:: $:
 g1ns Block, Clnainnatl, o. Booklets free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

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