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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
The Rlckshaw in Japan.
From the Journal of the American Asiatio

From the Journal of tho American Asiatio
 Asso.
 In 1871 the introduction of the jinrikisha (man-power cart), now anglicized over the east as riekshaw, came at a critical time for the immense hordes of bearers and porters who had been employed on the great main roads. Those men had sup piled the demands of the processions of the territorial and smaller daimyo on their journeys to and from Yeddo and when the shogun proceeded to do homage to the secluded emperor in Kioto. These had been out of work since 1888, and much distress was experienced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
TWO BURNED TO DEATH.
Explosloh Occurs In Plant of Stand.
 ard oil Company.

Point Richmond, Gal. April 1o-rwo men were burned to death and three others seriously injured. one fatally, as the re- suit of an explosion in one of the oil stills of the Standard oil company to- day.
 The nre, which was scattered over eight acres of territory, was fought for over an hour by 15oo men and the damage will reach s50,00o
 The dead: John Granger, gatekeeper, 70 years old: Charles Lawrence, chief clerk, 30 years old, of Santa Rosa.
 Tho injured: Electrician Smith, serious ly burned; =. =. Perak, teamster, who will probably die; another teamster. name
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
ecott.McGreW.

MT. Robert L. Scott and Miss Pearl McGrew. daughter of MT. and Mrs. John c. McGrew ofN-Jonesboro, were united in marriage in Cincinnati. O., on Monday last, and MT. and Mrs. Scott have To- cated in Butler City. Pa., where Mir. Scott will engage in the practice of law. Both are well known in Bessemer, the bride having for years lived with her parents in Jonesboro, while the groom has been a resident of Bessemer for sev- eral years as an attorney. The mar riage came as & surprise to the family of both of the interested parties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Struck on Head.

David 1T. Fulton was struck on the side of the head by a piece of falling mould ing in his drug store on Friday evening and but for tho glancing lick serious in- jury would have resulted. As 1t was long deep gash was cut in MT. Fulton's head. He, nor anyone else about the store knew that the moulding was loose and its fall was a complete surprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Polite lnterruptIona.

From the Kansas City Times.
 And it's awfully impolite to interrupt one who Is talking, isn't 1t, motherT'
 Except when woman is describing clothes, my dear, and then it Is polite to constantly ejaculate, How lovelyr or How ridiculousl' as the case may be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
JAIL AND COURTHOUSE
By F. l. MONKS.

be the result of confining a young man, charged with gaming, with Tennessee Dutch," charged with burglary? Is the crap shooter to be cellmate with the pistol shooter, or the violator of the pro- hibition law to associate with the high way robber? Yet that is the mixed med ley condition of prisoners in the county jail. Prisoners whose crimes are punish able by the death penalty are the corri- dor companions, the card-game partners, the cell mates of those whose offenses arc invariably punished by dollar fine. Jefferson county jail, under present con- ditions, is an incubator of crime. train ing school for criminals. and all because of the failure to segregate the prisoners according to age, offense and previous record To make the necessary subdivi- sions and segregation would require con- siderable space-much more than Is avail able at present.
 Next comes the courthouse. There are F courts in session daily. Of these, eight are jury trial courts, and sometimes the probate. court has a jury trial. Every jury trlal court should have jury room and every judge should have his private room There should be offices for clerks and registers. record rooms, waiting rooms for witnesses, consultation rooms for attorneys and clients. There should be emergency rooms. retiring rooms, ana law library. How much space these courts, offices and rooms would require Is a matter for an architect to decide. but evidently 1t would be a good deal If to these the offices of the various county of- f1cials are added-and 1t is generally agreed that the county courthousce is the proper place for these offices-then much more additional space Is needed.
 With these requirements in view, let Ina oil to daaida vUb hest tO be done about the jail and courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
BESSEMER HOPES WORK WILL RESUME A. B. 6 A. Will Mean Much to
 the City TROUBLE AT JONESBOR0 Another Lady Badly Frightened By Negro Who Tries to Enter House.
 Personal and General
 News of Bessemer.
TROUBLE AT J0NESBoR0

Bessemcr, April Especial 1.-The statement by the receivers of the Atian- ta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company. that they win construct the line from Pelham. through Besesmer to Bir- mingham, and from Bessemer through to Mulga, has livened the interest here in the completion of the line. That the road will be a valuable feeder to Bessemer is assured. while the introduction of a new passenger service will be greatly to the advantage of the whole district While the work of grading is practically com pleted, the laying of rails and the build ing of the viaduots and bridges will bring a large force of men to this point while the construction Is in progress.
 The receivers were in Bessemer on Thursday, and while they made no state ment st that time they did give out, while in the district. that the whole line would be built in the next few months. The company has already spent several hun dred thousand dollars in Bessemer and vicinity for rights Of way and for work already done, and the completion of the road means a splendid trunk line to the South Atlantic seaboard, opening terri tory that Is new to this district and one from whio hthers will be an immense trade available. No time is set for the beginning of work.
 The people of Jonesboro had another scare last night, when a negro attempted to force his way into the home Of William Jenkins, and while he did not succeed in his attempts, only the screams of Mrs. Jenkins frightened the negro away. The negro knocked at the door of the home, but Mrs Jenkins. before she opened the door, asked "Is that you will2" In re- ply the man said ''yes," tho door was opened, but instead Of seeing her hus- band she saw a big negro man who wanted something to eat. Mrs. Jenkins quickly attempted to close the door. but the negro pushed ahead as if intending to force his way Into the house, when Mrs Jenkins began to scream. and this evidently frightened the negro, go that he turned and dashed away in the dark ness. The second appearance of the same negro, 1t Is believed, within a quarter of a mile of the place where he scared Mrs Vines early in the morning, aroused the citizens of the little town as nothing else would. No trace could bs gotten as to his route. MT. Jenkins, the husband works at Readers. and was not at home at the time. which was about o'clock in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

The consensus of opinion seems to be that both the county jail and the county courthouse are inadequate to meet the requirements of the present situation and will become more so as time goes on. In view of these conditions an agitation for a remedy is being made, and the sug- gested remedies are as various and as conflicting as the proverbial "cure for a cold"
 Admitting that existing conditions have become intolerable and that a change must be made, the first thing to do Is to obtain a clear understanding of what is necessary to Raake a perfect jail and perfect courthouse. These institutions are distinctly different in their purposes and requirements, and the attempt to unite them under one roof will be attended with doubtful results.
 Take the jail first. If crime increases in proportion to the growth of population and the enactment of additional criminal legislation provision should be made for the accomm odation of 300 prisoners. Pro- vision must first be made to separate these prisoners according to sex and col- or-that makes four main divisions, viz: (A) men, (B) women, co whites, tD) ne- groes. Each of these main divisions should be subdivided into prisoners ar rested on charges of felony and charges of .misdemeanor, and these again should be further subdvided according to the age of the prisoners and their previous records
 The necessity for this subdivision of prisoners will be apparent to all who be- leve that the reformation of the crim- inal rather than his punishment is the spirit of modern criminal law. It is im- possible to reform first offenders by put ting them into the company of hardened felons, but that is what Is being done In Jefferson county jail. What is likely to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Sacred Concert.

Tho Bessemer Cornet band will give a sacred concert m the city park on Sum- day afternoon from 8 to o'clock and e number of the most popular sacred selections of the day will be rendered The public Is invited to attend the concert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Account National Associa-

Account National Associa- tion, T. P. A., of America, Asheville, N. O., May 31 to June 5, Southern Railway has authorized special low rates from all points on it's line. Rate from Birmingham will be $11.65. For all information ap- ply at City Ticket Office, Nor ris Hotel Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
unknown. Is in the hospital.

unknown, is in the hospital.
 The still which exploded had a capac- ity of 10,000 barrels and as near as can be learned the bottom fell out of 1t, caus- ing an explosion which ignited the oil and scattered 1t for eight acres, burning everything 1t touched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

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 The cures being made by this magic lotion every day are truly remarkable I have repeatedly restored to sight per sons nearly blind for years.
 Ulcers, wild hairs, granulated lids use of this magic remedy. Weak, wa tery eyes are cleared in & single night and quickly restored to perfect healtb It has repeatedly cured where all other remedies and all doctors had failed It Is indeed a magic remedy and 1 am glad to give this free trial to any sufferer from sore eyes or any eye trouble.
 Many have thrown away their glasses after using it week. Preachers teachers, doctors, lawyers, engineers students, dressmakers and all who use their eyes under strain find with this Magic Lotion safe, sure and quick relief. If you have sore eyes or any eye trouble write me today. I am in earnest in making my offer of a free trial bottle of this lotion. I am glad to furnish proof in many well-proven and authentic cases where it has cured cataract after the doctors said that only dangerous and expensive oper- ation would save the sight. If you have eye trouble of any kind you will make a serious mistake if you do not Magic Eye Lotion. Address with full description of your trouble and a D. cent stamp, H. T. schlegel Co., 3448 Home Bank Bldg. Peoria, Ill., and you will receive by return mail. prepaid, a trial bottle of this magic remedy that has restored many almost blind to siEht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

Music Teacher compllmsnted. Miss Alice Graham. the efficient music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

teacher in the Bessemer public schools, was elected president of the Musical as- sociation of Alabama teachers. The elec- tion of Miss Graham is distinct com pliment to her ability and success as musician,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

OUR thanks for most bountful patronage
 during the days preceding Easter are seasoned with the satisfaction of knowing that we have given full value to every pa- tron and that no men in the great Birming- ham District are presenting better appear ance this morning than those who are wear ance our celebrated Hart Sehaff her & Marx Hand-Taiored Clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

the morning.
 Mrs. Herbert Mcleod of Troy, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. A. Per afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
BURWEll & DEXTER.
A Prominent Real Estate Firm.

The Indian lands in what was for
mcrly the indian Territory have been
the best field for investment In
lands to be obtained I'm the West.
Crn states While some companies
have all been extremely anxious to
place out q large portion of their
money upon the farms In this Wcin-
ity Messrs. Burwcll a Dexter have
probably loaned more money ON these
lands and invested more capital iu
the farms than any other firm iu
the Chickasaw nation
Their known integrity has pro.
cured for them from some capital.
lists large amounts of money tu be-
invested in farm loans and from
others great deal Of money which
has been placed i'm real estate, They
have engaged extensively in the bus.
iucss of purchasing and selling lands.
and their facilities tor uspcctue
lands and acquiring them from IN,
indians are the very best. They
constantly have ON hand from g.
0OO To 1000 acres of land which
they have accumulated. of the very
best character In all respects They
deal only In lands of perfect title
where there can he no question
whatever 20 annoy the purchasers.
Their facilities for acquiring oil
leases are 50 great that they have
procured a quantity o. leases In
every promising territory and are
having wells drilled Tor gas aud oil.
II gas is obtained they propose civ.
ing the city of Ardmorc the benefit
uf 1t In the way Of cheap gas. and
vii offer special Inducements to
manufacturers To locate In Ardmorc
and develop the many natural rc.
sources In this vicinity.
People who desire to invest In farm
mortgages, lands or city property
will make no mistake in correspond.
ing or calling upon them
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
THE HUDSON. HOUSTON LUM.
Der COMPANY.

II is of great advantage 10 any
city to- have lumber concern that
Is ready at all times 10 furnish any.
thing and everything desired I'm the
building line In any quantities. In
the Hudson. Houston Lumber Co.
ArdmOrc has Just such concern
They have a large yard convenient.
~ located az Washington and Broad.
way They have large building to
protect the lumber from the weather
and make IL easy of access.
This company started i'm business
about ten years ago and quickly be
came leaders In their line. They
carry fun line of rough and dressed
lumber and building material
They are also selling agents for
the famous line of Harrison paints.
which have been on the market for
over hundred years. and Gcnasco
roofing which has maintained the
claim made by it, manufacturers ia
be- the best made and the most ser.
viccablc.
The officers Of this company are.
y &. Houston. president, Konnctt
Hudson. secrctary-trcasurcr; 5. j.
Houston. vice president. Hudson
has the active management of
the business and he Is assisted by
Mr. j. ID. Rea, both OF whom have
had years OF experience in their line
and know how to satisfy the most
cXactiBg customers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
W. A. TAckETT, ARCHITECT.

That a man Is known by his works
IL particularly true of an architect.
When he plans and draws and has
executed the structure stands as a
monument to him credit or con
demnatiOn
W. \ Tackett the architect and
superintendent has to his credit a
number of the handsome modern resi-
dcnceS OF Ardmore as well as the
school buildings He also drew the
plans and is experimenting the ercc.
ton of lIargrove college. He also
made plans for the University at
Clcburno which was moved from
Denton where II was known as the
Barrett Robertson University. He
has given much time and attention
10 the planning of school buildings
and colleges and this with resi-
dcnces has claimed a great deal of
his attention. He may well be class
ed as specialist in these particular
lines.
Mr. Tackett came to Admore from
Weatherford Texas. about q years
ago and he has been constantly on.
gagged ever since,
Mr.. Tackctt attributes much oi
his success TO a natural aptitude "a
plan and TO execute things from
/ lumber and brick from his very
earliest day having a desire that he
gatificd to work with tools and "a
build things in practical way. llc
. did real mechanical work and be
. came competent workman fact
/ that has stood him in good stead as
he understands all about material.
from practical as well as a theo
relical standpoint. He also knows
what and how much can be don,
with tools.
Mr. Tackett received his education
at Weatherford college lie is nov
located in the ims-Pennington build
ing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
ANDERSoN'S, THE WO
MANS STORE.

This store Is a distinct departure
from the general order of stores and
its policy has met with the approval
of the thoughtful purchasers of wo-
mems wearables.
For this there is not only a reas-
on but several. Long experience has
taught the management what is most
desirable for women's use and that
the better class of goods will attract
and hold the trade of the better
class of purchasers.
This store has been established
one year the sole owner MIR. c. w.
Anderson being a resident of Ard.
more where he came on account of
the opportunities the city presented
for his business. He had previously
had ~ years experience in Chicago.
where he was brought in contact
with the very best class of trade
and where he had become thorough
ly familiar with all the details of
the business.
This store carries all the better
grades of high class dry goods. suits,
dress goods, linens. ready to wear
and furnishings. Buyers from the
store not only visit the market fire..
quently but Mr.. Anderson maintains
an office at 100 Fifth Ave, New
York, where a finger is kept on the
pulse of fashion and the good dress,
ers i'm Ardmore are given an oppoI,
tunity to get anything as soon as II
appears in Paris, London and New
York They don't have TO wait fur
It to be ordered either. as the style.
are already anticipated and the
goods in stock Mr. Anderson f.
meeting with a deserved success.
He is surrounded by the most eX
pert and best paid assistants in this
part of the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
BAIRD & CO.

The cnterprising firm of Baird A.
Co. is composed of J. VI. Baird and son
They are not only progressive but the
most ext, nsiyc dealers In Ardmore
In lime. cement. feed, Piedmont black.
smith coal steam and domestic fuel.
In addition the Mcssrs. Baird are en-.
thusiaStic horse men and are known
far and wide as the breeders u
bloodcd horses. Baird a 90 have q
large and well stocked ydrl A. 32i
II Ct, :. w, with a spur track con
meeting them with the main iiun of
railroad giving them ample facilities
for handling a large amount pf coal
and wood for domestic purposes md
10 prepare against any ppssibl"
shortages from unforeseen orcm.
rcnccs.
As this company is such an tx'cn
sive dealer i'm fuel they are ibl' to
make exceptionally good prices owing
TO the large contracts that II has
been able TO make for the outpu. OF
mining concerns and larP' timber
contractors
The Piedmont black1mith coal
handled by this firm has such wide
reputation for heating qualities that
II Is In great demand and the firm
enjoys a large trade on this com.
modify alone They handle Portland
cement and steam coal In car load
lots.
The Baird houses are located at
the fair grounds where they have
three high.class standard breed stal.
lions for public service. Prospective
breeders are invited to inspect thesa
pcdigreed and registered animals A.
any time. They have sired some ex.
ceptionally fine animals for breeders
in this vicinity and any information
desired will be cheerfully furnished
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
CHAS, n. COOK.

The real estate field presents an
attractive sphere of endeavor to a
wide awake and experienced man In
and around Ardmore IL has so
many natural advantages that the
NEST casual observer cand readily
perceive that Ardmore and the sur
rounding country Is to have a great
future and the man who has his
money Invested In real estate wheth-
er Ia city or farm property has not
only safe investment but one that
viii pay a good dividend and will in
crease In value at rate that will
hardly be realized.
One feature of the business OF
Mr.. Chas. III. Cook which appeals
to the prospective home seeker is
his large list Of farm lands which
he Is selling on payments. His
list Is so large and varied that ne
can furnish almost any size farm
at low prices and make the terms
very easy. so easy in fact that II
would be a fine investment for any
one. He reports chat he has
number of customers who are selling
their high-priced lands in the old
states and buying near Ardmore.
some to make it their home, others
purely as an investment. Mr. Cook
makes II a policy to encourage
home builders and to all such he il
ready and willing To furnish any in
formation desired.
For the benefit of those who wish
TO secure money for improvements
or 10 pay off leins or want farm
loans for any purpose he is in a
position TO furnish the money need
ed on the very best of terms.
NJ Cook has been a resident OF
Ardmore II years and he has built
up a fine business and he has an
excellent standing in the commun-
ity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
THE PENNINGTON GROCERY co.

Ardmorc does large wholesale
business with the local merchants
and dealers in the adjacent terri.
tory In order to supply the demand
for groceries by wholesale the Pen.
nington Grocery Company was organ.
ized about years ago. This big
concern is incorporated and occupies
the large store building at Main and
Caddo streets and has branch
house at Pauls Valley. The capital
stock paid in Is 100000 and the vol.
ume of business done by the firm
demonstrates its active and aggres.
sive policy and the excellent service
they give to their trade. They carry
"A stock complete In its appointments
and have number Of specialtles
worthy Of investigation.
The officers OF the company are:
j. r. Pennington president, W. :.
Doak vice president. \ c. Strach
ley treasurer, and II. G. Potterf, sec
retary. All of whom are progressive
business men VINO take an active in
terest in the advancement of this
territory and who stand high in the
community
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-06
W. p. POLAND.

w. Il. Poland is one of the pro.
gressive men OF Ardmore who Is ac.
lively engaged with his time and
money in bringing the resources of
Oklahoma and particularly Ardmore.
To the front He is interested in
farming and farm lands and he Is in
tcrestod in oil and oil lands and he Is
also member of an insurance and
real estate firm. But Mr.. Poland is in
no sense real estate agent as he
buys property on his own account
and sells II the same way when he
sells He is now the owner of from
1000 to 5000 acres of the very best
land in this and adjoining counties
and he is willing TO buy more.
Nj Poland is going i'm for intcusi-
fled farming on a large scale for the
double purpose of making a prof.
and demonstrating the different
products that can be raised around
Ardmorc that will bring the greatest
financial return and will be to ;hc
best interest OF our people. lie Is
going to secure the assistance Of cN.
pcrts In the different lines of farm
and animal raising to assist him in
demonstrating what can be- done
along these lines of diversified plant
and animal endeavor to assist him In
his plans Mr.. Poland has planted
GO acres In strawberries and 60 acres
I'm alfalfa He is fully confident that
he will be literally rewarded from
both undertakings He is also giving
considerable attention 10 developing
oil prospects i'm the immediate neigh.
horhood of Ardmore Another spe
cialty OF MIR Poland is Duroc.Jcrscy
hogs and he has some of fine speci
mems of this highly regarded breed as
were ever exhibited. They have been
prize winners on several occasions