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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-03-22
MONEY FOR ROADS
STATE WILL Spend MILLION DOL.
LARS A YEAR ON ROADS.
riovement for Permanent Highways.
Convict Camps viii be Established.
State win Operate Rock QuarrjeS
and Counties viii Pay for Ma.
teriaI Used.

OLYMPIA, March 2O.-Washing-
ton will spend between 100000 and
$l,OOO,OOO year on permanent
road work, done under the supervis-
ion of the state highway commission
er. The last legislature appropriated
$1,374,OOO for state road work, but
it also increased the annual tax
levy for roads from one-half mill to
a full mill. Next year this levy will
raise more than 100000, and it is
only question OF year or two be-
fore the ! amount approximates
round million dollars.
No other state in the far west has
taken such an advanced position on
good roads, nor has any other state
made as thorough preparation for the
future.
A thorough soil and geological ex-
animation will be made to determine
the road building materials in this
state and to prepare for using them
in the states highway construction.
Five thousand dollars was appropri-
ated for this purpose in bill the
governor signed yesterday.
In addition to the examination of
road building materials throughout
the state, rock quarries will be locat-
ed and put into operation at once.
An appropriation of 100000 was
made for this purpose, the fund act
ing, in part, as revolving fund, for
the various counties patronizing the
states rock quarries and the state
itself will be expected to pay for
the road building materials procured.
Convict camps will be established at
the state quarries, $4,000 for their
maintainance having been appropriate
ed.
Two appropriation bills give ST.
245 for roads in which the state is
interested. OF this amount $685.
900 is appropriated for state aid
roads, and $650,0OO for roads the
state itself will construct. The state
aid roads are those in which the
state and county are jointly interest
ed.
The Snoqualmie Pass road, intend
ed as main highway between Seat
tie and Spokane. was the recipient of
the largest appropriation given by
the legislature, and the Natchez Pass
road, which will also run between
King county and Eastern Washing
ton, stands second. 1t is planned to
expend 100000 on the Snoqualmie
Pass road during the next two years.
and Highway Commissioner Snow be-
lieves that with this amount avail
able the road can be put in better
condition than any other transmoun-
tain highway in the state.
Under the half-mill levy provided
for this year, approximately $400.-
900 will be raised. Next year full
mill levy will double the amount. AS
$1,245,OOO has been appropriated
from the highway fund during the
coming two years, this will practical
ly exhaust the sum to be raised in
that period for the purpose of build
ing roads. If the state increases in
taxable wealth in the next two years
as it has in the past, the next legis-
lature unquestionably will have not
less than 100000 to spend on state
highways. The disposition among
! lawmakers Is to make every effort to
improve the roads so as to cheaper,
as far as possible, the initial cost Of
transportation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-03-22

every democratic member, whether
present or absent, provided he does
not notify the caucus in writing of
his intention to vote otherwise than
the caucus directs, or has not made
a pledge during the campaign for
exception is made regarding cases in
which constitutional questions are
involved.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-03-22

The Herald, twice week, tells 1t
all.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-03-22

The Herald, twice a week, tells 1t
all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
WOOL PRODUCTION
 OF UNITED STATES

Boston, December 10.-The recent erec- ton of great wool warehouse in Chi cago has not yet threatened the primacy of Boston as the wool market of America, and the second largest in the world, &C., eording to a statement issued by the National Association of Wool Manufae- turers. The Chicago warehouse is the outgrowth. it is stated, of discontent among some western interests with what are alleged to be arbitrary methods of eastern buyers, and the purpose is to eliminate the middlemen and bring wool growers and manufacturers together
 The National association places ths number of sheep fit for shearins in the United States at 4. .2O5, an increase of 1,9S1, ,657 over 1908.
 The total wool production of the United States this year is estimated at a2s,110- 749 pounds. an increase of 6,S6s,1T over last year. The 1909 value of the wool clip is SsSs29,54s, as compared with sS1. .7o7, ,sls for 190s The imports of foreign wool for 1909 were 2Ss. .40s,so4 pounds, against 1s6,- ss0.524 in 1908.
 | The estimated production of the world in 1895 was 2.692 29Ss,773 pounds and D. BOA, ,1S6.546 pounds for 1909. an increase in | IA years of only 1,149,773 pounds.
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MIR. RICHARD MASSEY
 HOST TO RIDING CLUB.

At the conclusion of a cross-country run yesterday afternoon the Riding club was delightfully."- entertained at Dutch luncheon at Terrace Court by Mir. Rich ard Massey, the club president. The party gathered in the cafe where O table with covers laid for ten and decorated with pink carnations awaited their oom- ing. The object of the luncheon was to effect permanent organization and certain measures, including the appointment of membership committees and limiting the number were agreed upon.
 MT. Murray Brown was appointed di- rector of routes.' MT. Massey is the only regular officer, and the number of mem bers Is limited to 24. There were several absentees yesterday afternoon, those who accepted MT. Massey's hospitality being Mrs. w. P. G. Harding. Miss Louise Rushton, Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. Samuel L. Ledbetter, Miss Myrtle Miles, MT. Viola Redin, MT. Murray Brown, Dr.. William Long and Dr. s. l.. Ledbet- ter.
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Killed In a Quarrel.

Knoxville, December 1o.-Near Duck town, Tenn, today, Frank Payne shot and killed J. G. Yoder. In scuffle on a railroad track Yoder fell down steep embankment. Asking Payne to help him up.. the latter did. but warned Yoder not to follow him. Yoder persisted and Payne fired four shots. Yoder fell between the rails. Payne went some distance andmeeting ferry. man, asked him to return with him. They found Yoder alive and when he begged Payne to remove him from his perilous position, the latter did so Deciding that he could not carry Yoder to fire with the aid of the ferryman. Payne went to summon help. When he returned Yoder was dead. Payne has not surrendered, nor has he been captured.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.
If RasSenar

Mir and Mrs Lee Moody of Bessemer have just returned from charming trip to New Orleans, the latter's home. Mrs. Moody chats delightfully."- of her visit to the French opera. We spent two evenings at the opera" she said. hearing Faust and William Tell,' the latter on the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the opera house, the same opera having been rendered on that oc- casion. The troupt this year is superb and the orchestra magnificent Dssca- lais, the leading tenor. sang in the last act and he was made to sing again and again. the people going wild, especially In the galleries. rising in their seats and shouting, Bravo. bsavor. Such . scene would be impossfhle anywhere in the country except Nsv oxlaanA Tho bal-
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caved in, to save himself from falling, caught the track with both hands. Be- fore he could recover the car came along and caught him.
 The jury in the city court was unable to agree on a verdict in the case of LII Morrison. charged with stealing bull, and after having been out all night, a mistrial was entered. A second mis- trial was declared today in the case of Rufe Morrison, charged with the same offense. Several other minor cases were disposed of.
 The bazar of the Methodist church was opened this morning in the Robinson building and will continue until Monday. Besides serving a dainty lunch the ladies have numerous articles on sale that are intended for Christmas.
 Mrs. J. H. Kirchler is very i'll of typhoid fever and was carried from her home at Pleasant slxll this morning to the depot whence she was taken to To- lande,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
NEWS IF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. ket'ig Hostess for Miss
 Louise Walker NOTES HERE AND THERE Mrs. McBee's Luncheon For Bride elect-chIIdren's Party at Mo- David Home-Mr. Massey Host
 For Riding Club.
By MYRTLE MILES.

The dinner given last evening by MT. and Mrs. William H. Kettis was one of the most beautiful ever given at the club. combining artistic efrect with a beauty of detail that was especially ap- preciated by the coterie who have att tended so many lovely affairs at the club.
 It took place in the private dining room of the club which, with its handsome ap- pointments, is an ideal place for such a hospitality.
 In the center of the table was @ cir and enciroled with a narrow fringe of maiden hair fenrs and lilies of the valley. In the bed of the lake were pebbles and shells, while floating about on its sur- face were lotos flowers. Gold fish darted here and there and drifting over the lake was a tiny white swan, filled with valley lilies.
 designated by a. handsome beveled card bearing the name and supported in @ gold and green Venetian glass dolphin. Pretty souvenirs were white and green water lilies filled with bon-bons.
 The coterie seated about the table numbered IS, including the host and hos tess, MT. and Mrs. William H. Kettig, the guests of honor, Miss Louise Wal ker and MT. Hill Ferguson; Mrs. Robert Jen,ison. Jr., Mrs. Burr Ferguson, Mrs. Arthur Gray, Mrs. E. W. Barrett, Miss Elizabeth Buford of Nashville. Miss De- Bardeleben, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Sue McLester, MT. Robert Jemison, Jr., MT. Burr Ferguson. MT. Mudd Martin. MT. Will Johnston, MT. Robert Johnston and MT. Bert Throckmorton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
GREAT INTEREST IN
 IIGNITE DISCOVERY
Inquiries Received Regarding Deposits Near Cuba-Judge Sprott Urged
 to Run For Senate.

Cuba December 10.-(Specia1. )-1nterest in the recent discovery of Ignite continues to grow the town authorities being in Tennessee parties asking for full informa- tion as they seem to believe that gas or oil may be found in this section. The Tennessee parties have already acquired considerable leased holdings in territory not over five miles from the Ignite beds, and all of which is in the same basin. Two gentlemen from the section named are expected here shortly after the first of the year to look over the ground with a view to sinking well. Every facility possible in the matter of leases Is being furnished by local parties who hope that something may come of the presumed oil or gas deposits.
 The recent call of the Sumter Sun, urg- ing Judge Sprott to make the race for state senator. is being received with fa- vor by the friends of the judge here. There Is general disposition. however, to put politics In the background and let business have sway. Locally a late primary is much desired; next September being considered plenty early as the farm " burn up on politics. A feature of tho political situation is the strength Walter Nesmith is developing for solicitor. From present indications he will receive a good vote here.
 A part of the machinery for the Cuba Advertiser has been received and Is being now set up. It is now expected that the first issue will appear on December 16.
 A family of Russians will sail from Bremen for this place some time soon for the purpose of locating here and engag- ing in the dairy business. Efforts are making to attract desirable Germans from the territory near Tilsit to this place for the raising of truck. With the work Hob- son has done. aided by the department of agriculture, it Is probable that stock farm of considerable proportions will be started here, particularly if the Germans can be located.
 The condition of Mrs. Leander Poole. who has been i'll for some weeks, con- tinues to give her friends much appre- hension. pr. Cecil Champenois of Me- ridian was called in consultation on yes- terday.
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let, made up of unusually young and pretty women, was the most beautiful I have over seen. There are two lit- of operagoers." When asked is she found time from the social gayeties that al- ways take so much of her time In New Orleans, to visit the shops, Mrs. Moody spoke of the Christmas rush which has started with vim in the southern city. 'The stores,n she said, "are bewildering and Canal street is almost impossible with Christmas shoppers. New Orleans itself is in the height of tropical beau ty just now" she remarked. The yards are bright with flowers especially poin- settas. The women are still wearing lin- gerie frocks, so 1t was like going back to summer.
 Miss Pleas Hobbs, who has been a pop ular visitor in Birmingham this winter, left yesterday for her home in Athens, Ala. She was the guest during her stay of Mrs J. H. Minge and of Miss Marie Smith.
 Miss Sarah Green of Sewanee. Tenn, is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Mercer Gotten, 91s Alabama street.
 Miss Jennie MobIey is prolonging her visit in Birmingham and is now the guest of Mrs. Maben Hobson.
 Miss Mel McMin. the guest of Miss Maybelle Roden, plans to remain until week after next, returning home in time for the Christmas holidays.
 Miss Clara Shelby, who is attending school in Washington is expected next week to pass the holidays with her sis- ter, Mrs. Henry Dean.
 Miss Marion Robinson returned last night from Atlanta, where she was the guest of Mrs. Tull.
 Mrs. John Wade Watts was removed from St. Vincent's hospital yesterday to the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. John B. Reid. She is convalescent after a slight operation on the throat
 Miss Marguerite Robinson has returned from Sullins college
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 To think that such as she can mar Names, that among the noblest are; That hands like hers can touch the
 springs.
 That move-who knows what men and
 things?-
 That on her will their fates have hung, The Woman with the Serpent's Tongue.
 Cablegrams flashed the news several days ago of the sensation that MT. Will liam Watson's poem, "rhe Woman With the serpent's Tongue" had stirred up in England and no sooner did this bit of news regale us than MT. Richard Le- GalIienne, as though the glove had been thrown at his feet, immediately took up the subject and in a virile attack upon the well known English poet, entitled "The Poet With the Cowards Tongue" told MT. Watson's ''real name" and what our own dear little Dickie thought of him.
 whats all the trouble about between these two clever men, anyway" said a woman to me a few days ago, as we were discussing the subject. q haven't 2 been able to get at the bottom of the situation at all. and it seems to mo to be only bit of advertising"
 ''Mr Watson is accused" said I. ''ac- cording to the best telegraphic advices, of being guilty of depicting in his poem a lady of high political and social posi- ton in England who yields wide in- f1uence. The poem is direct. acidulous and absolutely merciless."
 "A man should be very sure that his provocation is something more than mere personal animosity before aiming a blow of that sort at any particular woman, said my friend.
 (Which is precisely the position that MT. LeGalIienne has taken in the mat ter,'' I replied Fin answering it with hiS scathing poem, The Poet With the Cow ards Tongue"
 What were the circumstances regard ing the woman who inspired MT. Wat sons poem?" asked my friend
 up to 8 few days ago it would ap- pear that the victim of his wrath was a woman who stood in the way of the poet Davidson being granted a pension,' I replied, and from which disappoint- ment he suicided about month ago.
 And that was the reason that she was placed in this horrible position?' ex- claimed my friend.
 Since then, however l replied, "it seems that MT. Watson, who with his wife, is visiting in New York, has made known the real situation after the most scathing letters have been written about him to various New York newspapers by MT. LeGallienne. It seems that not only has Mir. LeGallienne been disgusted with MT Watson for putting any wom- an into print in such a way, but he has branded him as a cad, for his breach ol hospitality to the English premier anc his wife and daughter
 was he visiting these people and ther went away and talked about them? haughtily inquired my companian. "Anc Is Mrs. Asquith the woman?' s,~,
 MT. watson's own statement makes plain" said, "that The Woman With the serpent's Tongue is composite photograph of Mrs. yAsquith and her step-daughter Violet. The poem is a portrait of the physical characteristics of Mrs. Asquith and the mentality of Vio- let Asquith. The latter, continues MT watson, Is the voice of the family and rules them all. She Is It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
MRS. M'BEE'S LUNCHEON
 FOR MISS LOUISE WALKER.

A beautiful compliment to bride-to- be was the luncheon given yesterday by Mrs. Melee for Miss Louise Walker, who will be the bride of next week.
 It was typical bridesmaids lunch con. the flower feature being valley lilies and American Beauty roses. On the luncheon table the lilies were used exclu- sively, sprays of the delicate blossoms falling from a large central silver bas- ket tied with huge bow of white tulle. The place cards were bridesmaids in mini ature form and exQuisitely painted. The clusters of American Beauty roses adorn- ing mantels and buffets gave the home a beautiful floral dress. These are the blos- soms to be carried by the bridesmaids at the wedding next Wednesday evening.
 The party seated at the table with the hostess. Mrs. Melee, were Miss Wal ker, Miss Belle DeBardeleben, Mrs. Rob ert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Arthur Gray of Sewanee, Miss Elizabeth Buford, Miss Virginia Means, Miss Kathleen Nixon, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. Lewis Coleman Morris and Miss Sue McLester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
oause of seamen,s peaths.

Washington, December 10-So in- tent on winning boat race from the crew of the ships gig were the five men in the whaleboat of the United States ship Marietta that they sailed to their own death. That is the es- sence of the written report on the dis appearance of five men of the Marietta while of Port dmon. November 26. Naval vessels arc still searching for the men, it is said. at the department,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Save This Recipe for Colds.

Pine contains the most active agents known to science for the quick cure of coughs and colds. This formula from a noted physician will frequently cure the worst cough or cold in 8 day: Mix two ounces of glycerine: half ounce con- centrated pine compound; half pint of good whiskey; shake the bottle each time and use in doses of @ teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours" Any druggist has these ingredients or will quickly get them Anyone can mix them But be sure to get only Con centrated" pine which comes in half ounce bottles each inclosed in an air. tight case and plainly labeled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Work on Sewers Progressing.

Decatur, December 10.-(Special)- Work is progressing rapidly on the con struction of the addition to New De- catur's sewers. This work will cost New Decatur over s20.O00 and will give the city one of the best sewer systems of any city in the south of like size. It Is expected that this work will be com pleted by Christmas New Decatur is also paving Sherman street with gravel and far This will makesa most excel lent street, it is said. when completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
If Yov Have Consumption


 
  
   
   
  of its purity far preferable the ordinary cough  Cincinnati the genuine Virgin oil Of Pine  cure anyc Is curabe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
BUFFET LUNCHEON FOR VISITOR.

In compliment to her guest, Miss Rog- CTS of Huntsville, who has spent sev- eral days here en route to her home from Tuscaloosa, Mrs Samuel Gardner gave delightful luncheon this week to which she invited 30 guests. It was served buffet fashion In the dining room of Mrs. Gardner's attractive home, where flowers made a pretty decoration. The bonbon table held a central decoration of American beauty roses on lunch cloth of cluny race. In the parlor Mrs. Ettie Seals presided over the coffee cups at a small table.
 The luncheon was most informal, Mrs Gardner and her honoree greeting the guests alone. Miss Rogers was attrac- lively gowned for the afternoon in a chiffon cloth gown of the banana tint garnitured with lace and passemen- teries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
WILL THRESH OUT
 WATERWORKSPLAN
SPECIAL MEETING OF BEsSEMER BOARD OF TRADE IS CALLED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON. PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Bessemer, December 10.-(Speciai)-A call has been issued for the board of trade to meet in special session Mon- day afternoon at ? o'clock at the city hall The meeting is called for the pur- pose of having a discussion by the cit- ixens of the purchase of the water works by the city. As this deal has caused great comment by the business men and the interest is keen 1t is ex- pected that there will be an unusually large number present. The sentiment seems to be in favor of the consumma- ton of the purchase in spite of the charges made by the Bessemer Land and Improvement company on last Wed nesday night. A great number of argu- ments are advanced in favor of it.
 T remember ten years ago." said John IL williamson, a prominent lawyer. when the system could have been pur- chased for less than one-third the price that is asked for it at present. Only a few, years ago it was offered to tho city at $250000. If the city intends to own it's water system the time to make the purchase is now. The plant is increas- ing in value every year and in & few years, with the development of the Bes- semer district and the expansion of the city proper. $5Oo.00o will not touch it.. There is no doubt that city the size of Bessemer should own the water sys- tenn, the most important factor in the growth of any section. The city would then be in a position to foster the in dustries that 1t is now seeking to draw to the district and would be dependent on no corporation for its water sup ply.'.9sfiss efi tas
 MT. Williamson's sentiments are echoed on the streets today and while there are a few adverse criticisms those favor able appear to be largely in the ma- jority.
 A negro employed at the DeBardele- ben furnace had his hands so badly crushed this morning by car that they Were amputated It seems that the ne-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
THE cREcHE FUND.

The ladies of the Creche fave expressed their gratitude for the generous way in which their appeal through these col umns has been met this year. The list, which is here repeated, shows the num- Der of contributors to be greater than for several years. Everyone who con- siders the comfort and happiness that will be brought to the children of the Mercy Home through this medium is glad of the liberal subscription that will be given toward this good cause. The subscription closes with the following list of hopo ftouo.
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Nifty styles = Handsome fabric, beautiful finish, you'll find in Kirshbaum's hand made, ready-to-put-on $15, SIS and $20. Suits all spic and span new, extraordinary val ues. Come and see.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN
 CLOTHING CO.,, Agts.,
 1910 Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Trsoedy Leads to Tragedy.

Oakland, Cal, December 10.-After reading accounts of two local murders and suicides in the morning papers, Daniel B. Groff killed his wife and himself here today. While he was reading the papers Groff had remarked to his sister-in-law What if I should do the same thing?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
MRS. o'BRIEN TO
 ENTERTAIN YOUNG PEOPLE.

In compliment to her niece, Miss Net tie O'Brien, who is a student this year at Loretto academy, Mrs. Frank P. O'Brien will entertain at a bridge lunch con Friday, December 24, at Il o'clock Her guests will include a coterie of her young friends.