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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
THIS "W|DDOW"
 WANTS HUSBAND Chicago Woman Is Matrimo-
 nia||y Inclined SEEKS IN NEW YORK CITY suitor Must Have Cash, But Must Also Be Neat-The City Clerk Is
 Worried by Her Odd
 Request.

From the New York Sun.
 City Clerk Scully is wondering where the west got the information that his marriage license bureau is also a mar riage bureau. That seems to be the idea that some folks in Chicago have, for he is in receipt of requisition from a 'wid- dow'' of that city for one husband, who must come up to certain specifications. These are not many-the main requisite being cash-and are set forth in the fol- lowing letter:
 Matrimonial Beureaw:
 Have you a real nice man that wants real nice wife? Am a widdow forty years old. Am neat and stylish. Man must have money No objection to age, but must be neat"
 This brief missive is penned upon two small sheets of memorandum paper such as are placed in telephone booths by~one of the daily papers out in the Windy City, and at the bottom of each sheet is a print cd fitting quotation.
 Sheet 1 is inscribed: "A tree is known by it's fruit and not by its leaves"
 Sheet ? bears this sentiment: Those who learn nothing or accumulate nothing in life are set down as failures because they have neglected little things"
 The Chicago 'widdow' evidently had the latter legend particularly in mind when she hazarded all in her application to Clerk Scully. Having learned from D first venture, she evidently bore in mind certain small items-sueh as money-in order to avoid failure on the second.
 So far MT. Sculy has not succeeded in filling the order. He has plenty of clerks in his department who might prove eligi- ble, but they seem ehary of risl1ing a ''widdow -from Chicago. Therefore MT. Scully holds the application open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
MERIDIAN MAN IS
 HURT BY ELEVATOR

Meridian, Miss, March 20.-(Special.)- J. c. Houston, employed in the whole sale department of Threefoot Brothers & Co.,, was badly crushed in an elevator accident shortly after the noon hour to- day although there is chance for his recovery.
 Houston had gone into the pit of the elevator to pick up some loose pieces of wood and did not notice the descending elevator until too late to get clear of it. He attempted to climb out the pit but slipped and the heavy freight car caught him midway the body.
 He was hurried home In an ambulance and medical attendance rendered.
 The will of the late Miss Hattie Owen, who died several days ago, was ad- mitted to probate today. Her niece, Miss Virgie Dabbs and brother, Mark Dabbs. are the beneficiaries.
 l. M. Moody has been commissioned by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
MT. Taft's Revenge.
Jug Business increasing.

Norfolk, Va, March 20.-The liquor dealers of Norfolk organized to prevent North Carolina liquor dealers from di- vidng profits with local interests in the increased jug trade business that Nor folk now has through North Carolina and large part of Virginia, today won their first battle when the court denied an ap- plication for license for Halifax, N. C., whisky Interests. Statewide prohibition and local option in Virginia, according to local business men, has doubled the business of liquor dealers in Virginia cities and towns that are still wet" Today's action of the court was on the ground that there were already enough licenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
DEPUTIES HELD
 FOR KILLING MAN

Montgomery, March 20.--A special to the Advertiser from Ozark, Ala. says:
 Harmon Evans, the alleged moon sinner, who was shot yesterday aft ernoon near Elamville by United States deputy marshals. died today and the three federal officers are under arrest here. The officers are Deputy Mar shals Collier and Ellis and Deputy Rev. enue Collector Sheehan. Sheriff An drews claims to have testimony that young Evans was sh ot in the back and that he was not armed.
 The government officers, have not been confined and they will make bond for their appearance at a trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
clahhv Beats slaxin.

New. Orleans. March. 20.-Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee got the decision over Bob Slavin of California in the third round of bout here tonight be- fore the Royal Athletic club. It was Clabby's fight from the very start, and when Slavin fell to the floor in the third with his face and body covered with blood Referee Wood stopped the bout and declared Clabby the winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
TWO ARE DEAD IN
 TRIANGULAR DUEL

Clarendon, Tex, March 20.-Two are dead as a result of three-cornered shoot ing affray aboard fast moving Fort Worth and Denver train here today Ac- cordng to Fred Garrett of Fort Worth, a relative of Floyd Autrey, one of the men killed, the two were attacked by the third man presumably, he declares, for the purpose of robbery. The shooting fol- lowed. The body of the other party, which has not been identified, was found in Red river, where it had been thrown or fallen.
 The train crew knew nothing of. the shooting until informed by Garrett They found Autrey mortally wounded and later the unidentified man was found among the driftwood in the river. Autrey died this afternoon. Garrett is being detained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
TEXAS OIL WELLS
 SHOW DECREASE

Galveston, March 2o.-(Special.) IA sud- den drop in the production of the oil wells in the east Texas fields threatens to seriously affect the oil market if con- ditions are not improved. Some of the experts attribute the decrease in the flow of oil to the recent earthquakes in some part of the world unknon to them. It is said the decrease in the Spindletop field aggregated about 20,o00 barrels and in the Sour Lake field 10000 barrels a daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
AustrIa's Answer Delayed.

Berlin, March 20-According to a dis patch to the Frankenfurter Zietung from Vienna. the powers have expressed the wish that Austria-Hungary would delay answering seryias note,s in order to gain time for consultation among themselves and to permit further action at Belgrade The Vienna cabinet is willing to act, &C., cordingly says the dispatch, and Count Forgasch. Austro-Hungarian ambassa- dor, is therefore expected to wait to the end of the month before handing over Austria S answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
coastina on Green Snow.

From the New York Press.
 Ascending the Village Run at St. Mo- ritz a Los Angeles girl said:
 T have had coasting just as good as this in California in the summertime. Summer coasting on green snow-that, you might almost say, is one of the wonders of my wonderful state" She paused to watch Russian grand duke fall off a bob.
 "rhe hillsides of California" she re- stunned, "are covered with wild mustard. This, in the summer, dries and turns slippery-oh, like glass. You can't walk up it. Then we get out our sleds and toboggans, and under the bright, blue sky in the soft air, we coast like the wind down those inelnes of warm, green snow '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Americans Win Chess Match.

Princeton, N. J., March 20.-The inter- national cable chess match between American universities and Oxford and Cambridge universities, England, the American end of which was played here today, was won by America when the game at the fourth board was drawn. This gave the Americans three and a half points to one-half point for Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Stork Is Expected.

The Hague, March 20.-(Special J. According to the latest report from the palace, the stork is expected to visit Queen Wilhelmina early in April. The health of the Queen continues good, and the Hollanders have strong hopes that their wish for an heir to the throne is about to be gratified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Got the Ice Cream Money.

Louisville, March 20-Within 100 yards of the scene of a sensational hold-up committed two weeks ago masked men tonight entered the office of the Union Ice Cream company, and, covering the cashier with revolvers, rified the cash register. They then made good their escape with abou. e100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
The American Habit.

From Life.
 Briggs I suppose if I accept your in- vitation to go to that dinner you will want me to make speech.
 Griggs-No, my dear fellow; you see it's this way: Everybody we have invited so far wants to make a speech, and what am trying to do now is to get together a few listeners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Evincinu Authority.

From BrOOkIyn I-1fe.
 Hardly had the proud father entered the sick room to get the first glimpse of the new twins than both new-borns set up loud bawing.
 Now, now" cautioned the father, hold ing up his hand and glancng from one red face to the other. "one at time; ono at time!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Biq Floods In Peru.

Lima, Peru, March 20-The heavy rains have resulted in serious floods in various parts of the republic, entailing consid- erable damage. portion of theN town of lea has been swept uway~by a freshet and landslides have stopped traffic over the Central railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Diu for Treasure.

Mobile, March 20.-Parties returning from Old Fort Mims. in the northern part of Baldwin county, report large hole has been dug between the head and foot stones of the famous Indian fighter, David Mihs. Stories of treasure buried with the body is supposed to be the in centive for excavation at Fort Mims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Perfectly TickIed.

From Punch.
 Great Lady-So sorrpl I'm afraid my feathers were tickling you during the lecture.
 Very Much Lesser Lady-Oh! dear Lady Highbridge K Knowsley. who would mind being tickled by you?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
snonoe Fishers Violate Laws.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 2o-For vio- lating the laws of the United States rela- tive to sponge fishing the vessels kath- rina Carrie S. Allen, Marie, Hereward, Abbe Dodge, Mist and Stella, of the port of Tarpon Springs, were each fined SlOo and costs in the federal court this morn ing by Judge James w. Locke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Ills Vocation Settled.

From Life
 Park-I don't know what I am ever go- ing to do with that boy of mine. He Is careless and absolutely reckless of conse- quences and doesn't seem to care for any one.
 Lane-Goodl You can make a taxicab driver out of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Pavino Bonds Sold.

Mobile, March 20.-Paving bonds to the amount of s3so,oo0 were sold by the city today to the City Band and Trust com pany at par, accrued interest from March i and premium of $350.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
A Question of Etiquette.

From the Omaha Bee.
 Boston makes knives as well as beans," says a Boston paper. How else would the Bostonians eat their beans"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

] Grand Master Oliver Clifton as a deputy 1 grand master, to institute a lodge of | MasonS at Why Not.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Spoiled His Ys.ts.

A friend of mine." said Moatan. man, lis defending damage suit for belhg party to making a man take the liquor cure wlthout his consent
 ihis man had been on protracted spree ot several weeks. and his husi- ness was going to the dogs. My friend thought It would be a kindly thing 70 send him to a sanitarium for treat meht. He did SO. and the man WAS given the cure for the whisky habit hen he was discharged from the sahltarium the fxst thing he did was 10 go to saloon. He called for whis- KY. He tasted it. but did not fancy the flavor of il. He set his distaste o1 It down to the cure lie had been given by my friends orders and imme dlately began suit fer S1o.OoO dam ages. He says in his complaint that ne had highly cultivated and dis eliminating taste for whisky. whick had taken years to develop, and tha,
 was spoiled ny the cure. I do not know how my friend wtll come out. but he is not helping any more down and outs without first obtaining their consent. t."-New York Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
the NsA F Nks German Fr,,-

Cnter den Linden Is the cente, .,A Of Berlin snl the hut. of the German empire. This magnificent boulevard IS l"s feet in width. and under th, shade Of it's lime trees ,he Herjiners nave meeting place which is eunal 'n "'v hl'ectuF"! beauty to any in Eu- rope It is lined on either side with magnificent hotels. restaurants and t'"Iaces. Al tt' taet end of Unter den Linden. where t cr,ras upon the o,cr., House l!1t2. >,:.f..s the magnt,;,.ont hiofiH!HtL; If ee.lerlck the Great "hi|A is Wor,hy of tne real founder b- 'll'd Germany. To the right of 1nlS MoAUmcut is the palace of inc hhp"r"f William l.. now occupied Inv lthre Heinrich. The north side of ne Opera Ilat2 is occupied bv tbe buildings of the University of Berlin sfo next to 1t stands the Royal libra. fF' which rir:,is that at the British museum both i'll it's size anG the nnn,. oef ol r"iumes it contains. The on. eEa mousse itself Is on the south of the tia'z and is building of nation of music lovers like the Ger,nan -Aryo. naut
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
! NEW YEAR INJUSTICE.
Fhs Barkeeper Complains of the Coed
 Resolution Haeit


 John, I'll have to lay you Of for the orst two weeks Of the new year You Harry. will have to lay of q week.
 The speaker, a lean man. stood in splendid and spacious beer sa.oon. place of polished mahogany. p..yx ce. 1mns. great mirrors and largo paint !ngs of beausiful wor7en Re9es =.ta. wreaths of evergreen twiued #4-oHt tht pillars and the eiettrolierS aEd Qu t..s aassive bar stood bow. ef t, nnch, for it was New Years ,ay.
 Yes, boys" said the ,ean ma1 you'I have to go."
 What for. hossT' asked tie vorna 4 of the two bartenders. Meeh4ui, Ally with his wooden bar cloth he ?, ished the bar til it shone ag:tt:g H. Anxiously he gszed in his empower face
 "Why. John, you ought to kno what for"
 The saloon keeper spoke impatientl A fat man entered from the street. at preached the bar with reluctant >;tl then all of sudden turned hurried, 0uu QepHfleO.
 "Well. I'll be danged." said parterd,. John. That's the fourth fe.Iow l., dons that this mornin' What's it mea. anyway?"
 You ought to know what 1t mean, John," repeated the salccn keeper Its meaning is the cause of your su. pension"
 
 "Yes, .Iohn.' the man resumed: "your suspension is caused by tle Key Years swear off of that fe ow aior thousands like him. All over the lf.e:., land, John. countless mum bers ot iac, swear off drinking for year On Nev= Years day. Half Of them st, \ {. their swear off for week. and IT., other half. with just a few exceptions stick to 1t for two weeks Ihos, two weeks of January, John ase ; ways the two poorest weeHs o!. Ii publican's calendar He cant pay |, penses; hence he retrenches; henee ht lays off prudent, industrious yoUn by, so that they can stand 4 .ittte ltlI, ness without priyation.'
 'A.l right. But" said John sulkiiv- but l ain't got nothing put by and think It's a shame that my poor "tt and innocent tahe have get to snre at this joyous holiday season throll: he swear off Of < .ot Of roa!i, ,hou>htIess men !t dc:!'. seen r!, nor just, t,'-Phila0+ lhiA t,44!e;.n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
THE CHllDREN'S HCl!!1kf
"a China New Years is the Lit
 Ones Great Fe.:


 Except at the Chinese New yra which comes in February il is ,.ss hard to catch a glimpse "f chlatlre, : China. Little beEgars will run hesi,.s you for miles to earn cash copper coin with square hoe n th> middle of it. worth the twentieth ot cent, but children who have yarel,s to care for them seem to be kept il. doors all the time or only allowed to play In walled yards and gardens. N. used to say to each other: Why. wtcr. are the children? Haven't :Aev rat any" But at New Years we fvast; out that they had. This Is the rlca holiday of all the year in Ch;r:s w.sf1 everybody hangs out flags ahd ct..oveC lanterns and sets of frecrackers tW. borrowe'l our custom of hrecra ekers for the Fourth of July from CEin;. < New Years, All the recple put ca their best clothes and the children t1e best of all, jackets aDd trousers Of bright blue or green or yellow CT pur pie, the boys and the girls 60 n4HeA alike that you can only te:, them :par, by their hair. The boys Of co,.se :s braided in a pigtail. and tbe girls ;s done up on her head with r1lre. r;Is or, if she's very grand jit!]e Rl7. ws.h Hold or jade Thus deckeG out. .,- children go walking with tbelr pro,.,. papas and rammas aLd often go ,o the theater. which Is 6 rare treat tut them.
 Perhaps Chinese children have yon n Ing plays together. tot they Alwa,.x look as if they were born grown uv = et Nicholas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Rlncs as a Proteetion.

I used 10 be surprised said a clerk tn high class jewelrv esta alishment. when woman whom knew. was un- married would come in and coA&}y se-
 ect haLh1E one solitaire da nlond ring. the sort usually sold for an engage
 ment ring. and then. quite as matter ef course. buy pain gold band of the wedding ring variety. couldn't un- derstand it st first. hut now I've learned that many unmarried women think two such rings worn when trav- cling, for Instance. serve about the same purpose as 8 ehaperon. had ease the ether day where mother came in with her unmarried daughter a pretty girl hardly out of her teens and bought two such rings. From their conversation learned that the gir, was to take the trip to the Pacific coast unaccclnpanieG, and the mother evidently thought f her daughter was protected by her v.nSs shed not be so e't 10 he criticised for being alone.
 FuErv is2ea s;u; the women seem to ;!..Ik II worKs weli.a--New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
The Chair ct Torture.

The most prominent building in the ancient city Of Nuremhurg is the cas- ,ie One of its two towers was used for torture. the ether served as a prison. The castle also contained a museum of horrors until 1t was pur chased by the Earl ot Shrewsbury and Talbot. ip whose possession these rel les DOW lie. One ot these was the chair of torture. II was very heavily made and studded ever the seat and at the elbows with blunt topped spikes To it the victim was tightly bound and in short time discomfort began to manifest Itself and in time became nnbearahle. During its continuance the torture was increased in several ways by means of wedges being pass ed between the iegs anG screws being applied to the thumbs until they be- gan to bleed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
4 Ore Man turv.

A tailor who was defendant in ease tried In court seemed much cast down when brought up for trial Whats the roubJe?" whispered his counsel, observing his clients distress as he surveyed the Jurymen.
 Ut looks pretty bad for me" said the defendant, unless some steps are taken to dismiss that jury and get in a new lot There ain't a man amongst 'em but what owes me money for clothes"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
henry's Better Scheme.

The Vicar's Daughter-Papa's sub feet tonight Is to be Love One An other" Shall we go, Henry9 Henry Mo- dear. think we had better stay at home and practice what your father is prea eaching.-London Tlt-B1ts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Every Little 0N Helps.

"You say you encouraged our f:j-r lo make another New Years resul, donT
 T did" answered the nsp wto. heart ia all right.
 "But don't you know heJl hreak at the end of six weeks at the jess oalculation?"
 "I hope not. And even if be Gte he'll be six weeks ahead of the gamt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
The B0yce Constructions
 Cor. uny

Are In the fel business and have the most curr eta moving out fl in the city and general build ing business. Al>' eeeral reparing. business Fix all class of roofs. shin gle, tin and composition Make high class screens. When you are ready to build, move or repair you do your self an injustice to proceed withouS getting our estimate Call old phone Il or S97 D. W 'OYCE. MgI.
 THE ROYCE CONSrRlCTION co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Sarcastic,

Senior Waiter ttc rather green as sistant at 6 recent banquet in cele- brated London boteD = Now, then, young man, do a bit O somethink, and don't stand a-gaping and staring there as If you was the bloomin' guest O the hevenin' London Mail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Optimism.

First roac her-Hello, Bill. Wot luck :: Anything doin'f Second Foache!- Well, dunno, but if ! gets four more besides the wan !'m after now I'll have foive-an' that ain't so bad Punch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Whore New Year. Ass+e q Mert

WHeF0 NeW vtaF1 AEtSf T WtTth.
 The celebration Cf New Years !> carried on more extensively in .Eay1 !. than in any other ccurtry. Tbe reas,r tor this eau only he accoun1eG fuY l., the fact that the custom bss t".. handed down to succeeding sereTA tons for centuries. The time the cc casion involves l. ou1te lengthy. lns Ing from the 18th of December tKe's Hajims-v.z, beginning of things it the 18th of January tEokonln no ya,,. lri), which is apprentices' holiday c" both of the occasiene . sort Of e:t" .a. eaten. composed of rcd beans. ,.'t sliced fish and konnyake root
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
\ PereusGer.

''Did you make any New Years res, Mtion?" asked Miss Miami Brown
 "No," answered MT. Erastus PnA icy, but I done persuaded Misteh Co., flower to make one. After l got tEos with him at de las parjor social Q. was willin' to promise dst he'd sto, uyin' to pick 'sturbanoes fohever sI. wvof"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
BiIi0usness

"I have used your valuable Cascsrets o,d I find them perfect Couldn't do some time for indigestion and biliousness end am now completely cured. Recom- mend them to everyone. Once tried, you will never be without them in the ssmily. ."-Edward A. Marx, Albany, NY. Peasant, Palatable. Potent, Taste Good.
 Do Good. Never Sicken Weaken or Gripe
 1pc 2sc, Soc. Never sold in bulk. The gen
 r.ne tablet stamped C CC. Guaranteed to
 sa,e or your money back. S29
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
N0TICE-PAYING ASSESSMENT.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept 22, 1909. The assessment list for Local I'm provemcnt, Paving District Nc 2e (Third Avenue, Walnut and Olive Streets vas filed in my office on Sep tembcr md 1909 and same is now subject to trs9ection.
 w. A Lee, Clerk cf the City of Pine Bluff, Ark.
 9-23-10s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Revissd Versien.

| ypmerneer, remember. The house where l was born AAd also the janitor. bsllbey. butcher eoy baker boy. bootbiaek. elevator nnsA grocers bey Aa6 pAwshsy CAststDAs morn
 -11oV yoo6 D,ao.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Is Your Private List of RESPONSIBILITIES" TOOLARGE?

Perhaps gonal staogIe eff ImpOssibiltes which place there.
 Go hravely work to dscredit your s-te that lot of your impossible" things possible and feasible -aud will find your whole scheme of life readjused You will find, aso that personal indi,idual business eess. WITH THE MEANS AND RESOURCES AT HAND, Fly attainabe-n your available forces CSED
 er@I, judicious of publicity will enable to ."r> list of Tmpossibilides" radically that it will terrify you-no longer act as your jaiier-no
 t serve & Code of "Reasons" for your lack pros. 
 .sieity-of the sert you "aAord1rWih search est person in the city who is really eager ts buy the ,g yeu want to sell; thus erasng what nay be "Impos utility. No from your list It will dispose of what may @lmpossibility" No. your list by enabling to the number of customers of your storechangfns tagging business to a busy one-witbout exhaustfng youY This calls for "nerve' part flor faith, seassErance But 1t can be done -s ing done all of the dne-anl Is worth doing.
 All hrEogh your list sf Responsibilities, will be found things that persistent of advertising will remedy will edit cut" of your list. Business obstacles oee dsere- aEstion household asnoyaaces-hese do not be- long ycnr list for publicity remedies them. nterwoven with al of !aHr x6airs, advertising will to play part yelr life val helpful. that vfh forget that ,es lad list of "EMpsssitiities-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
Proved.

Proved. MT. Snapp-Life is full of contrad1c- lions. Mrs. Snapp-And cay 1t isnt -Boston Transcript
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07

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