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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
FURNACE CO. REoRGANIzEp
Shehield Coal and Iron Company to
Resume Operations.

Inc New YORK Times of Monday saws:
"Details in regard to the plans of the
new s3,80O00 Sheffield Coal and Iron Com-
pany of New York, which was incorno-
rated at Albany few days ago were oh
tanned yesterday The COMPANY was Or
ganized for the purpose of taking over
the properties now owned by the Shelf
field Coal and Iron Company of New Jer
sey. which has been in the hands of a re-
ceiver since December, 1907. 1t is stated
that permission to sell the properties of
the old company to the new has been
granted by the courts of the different
states In which they are located and the
transfer will be made In a short time.
The reorganization has been carried out
in accordance with the plans announced
October ID last, which contained verv
slight notifications of the plan and agree
ment for reorganization announced March
/. 1908. The company will begin operation
with cost working capital of approxi-
mately $4,000 and will issue s75o,ooo first
mortgage 2o-year 5 per cent - bonds.
1.-THE officials of the company n. ): e. q.
Rust president; James GayieN vice presi-
dent' j. Reed, secretary. and P, H.
White, treasurer Directors. ID. C. Con-
verse, James Gayley, Randall Morgan, w.
r. Walker, William Edenborn, Alfred
Clifford, C. William Funk and r, G.
Rust"
The Sheffield Coal and Iron company's
properties are at Sheffield, Ala, and in
clude three blast furnaces. The rehabfli-
tation of this important plant indicates .
revival of Industrial activity and Is es-
pecially significant and encouraging At
this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 2.-Weather fore
cast: Alabama and Mississippi: Fair
Wednesday; rain Thursday; light TO mod
crate south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
CITY ITEMS.

st. PauPs TOnight-The Rev. Father
Canepa, East Thomas, will preach at ST.
at East Thomas, will preach at ST.
Paul,s tonight. The services begin at
7:So o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03

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eral manager; A. Lawrenson, secretary
and treasurer.
Kappa Psi Tonight-The Birming
ham Medical college chapter of tn
Kappa Psi fraternity will hold one of
it's annual Qualifications at the BAN
quet to be given at the Hillman hotel
tonight DR.. ]. D. Heacock will act
as toastmaster, DR.. R. NJ. Cunning
ham and others will make talks. A
large crowd of the local praticing ply
sicians are members of the fraternity,
while it has a very active membershi p
in the school. 1t will probably be one
of the most enjoyable ever held,
Southern Steel Creditors-The credi-
tors of the Southern Steel company
will hold their second meeting in the
court room of the federal building at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The
most important cause for the call is
to consider the petition for the sale
of the properties of the company and
a number of other 'natters<which have
been previously arranged looking to-
ward the taking over of the company
by new officers and the reorganiza
ton which has been decided upon.
Ashrnore Again Released-Emerson
e. Ashmore, who was arrested several
weeks ago on three charges of embez-
Element and who was released on bond,
was re-arrested yesterday morning on
a forfeiture and placed in the county
jail He was recognized at o'clock
last night by Judge Fort upon recon-
menda ton of Solicitor Heflin and given
his liberty. The charges against Ash
more grew out of a money loaning
agency DEAL and he alleges that he is
being prosecuted.
Examination for Miners-The United
States civil service commission an
nounces an examination on March "a,
1909, to secure eligibles from which to
make certifcation to fill from two
to four vacancies in the position of
coal miner at salaries ranging from SO
to IS day, in the geological survey
and vacancies requiring similar quail
fcations as they may occur in that sur
vey. No educational test will be given
and 1T will not be necessary for apple
cants to appear at any place for ex-
animation. Applicants will be exam
ined only on the subjects of physical
condition and experience, but they
should have had experience as fire
boss, mine foreman or inspector in
coal mining. Eligibles are advised to
apply at once to the United States
civil service commission Washington,
D. c., for application form 1093
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03

New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of incor-
poration were filed in the office of the
probate court yesterday by the Kings
ton Planning company, which proposes
to erect and operate planning r'ill at
Forty seventh street, between ! Ugh tn
and Ninth avenues The authorized
capital stock of the company is $12,-
900, but it will begin business with
$4,000 paid up. The officers are ID.
Nygren, president; C. o. Nelson, gem
eral manager; A. Lawrenson, secretary
and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
y T. Shaw & Son. Undertakes.
Green Undertaking Co.

woodlawn Undertaking Co.. Phones 20.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03

Weather report for "a hours endings 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
The Oyster and the Cookie.

IT the average person were asked what was the strongest living thing Il A probable that he would name the ton or some such huge denizcn of the forest and would not even think of the unassertiye hivalve. But so great ;s ttle power possessed by the oyster that to open It force equal to 1,3195 times the weight of Its shell-less body Is re quired. The shcll-less Empet pulls l,9S4 times it's own weight when in lhe air and about double when measnreG in the water. The Mediterranean eoc kle (Venus vurrucosal can exert a pull ing power equal to 2,o7l times the weight Of It's own body. If the human being possessed strength as great ir proportion as that the average maa would be able to lift the euorHoua weight of ? 916,oO0 pounds, pulling IF the same degree as the llmpet. And | the man pulled in the same proportion ate degren as the ccckle he would sus tain weight of no less than 3. .,o6.5N pounds
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Tho Gospel of Coed Cheer,

: people loved Robert Louis Steven Ks2ga aot because he was an admirah.- NSrlfar, but because he was q cheerI csansnmptive. He was sufferer win car many years increased the @ayeis eaf ssfe Genius alone can do ilils ,a n rsrgc scale, but everybody can 'io i savs q little one. Our safest guide is t's ceaiizatlon of hard truth t|iat V, Rre not privileged to share our t5"" Isites with other people. If we cot | vgsaEe up our minds to spare OF vrfends all details of i'll health, of mon rry losses. of domestic annoyances, J utSAereations. of committee work. o1 aErfevances proyocatlons and anXlcties sUe should sin less against the w"rt,1 good humor. It may not be g!Tc0 F csp add to tue treasury of mirth, N' rfaere is considerable merit ln not ro' safMg it--Agnes Repplier in Harper %yR~azsne
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Nobody Ever lat" London.

A ease uf irreguiarity occurs in |. ca abltgr,ln1 that announces from New York the residence Of n certain ac cused person at London" You wl. perceive at once the ahsurdity of thoss words-~"at London A New Yorkei may want to get at London. but those who live there live "in London" And it Is one of the triumphs of London and language {though most irregular that no one Is ever 'at' London. ion can drop off tat" Paris on the way to anywhere, and you may spend the win ter "at" St. Petersburg or "at" New York. You may change cars "at" Chi cago. But there comes moment when the English language gets irregular. Is 1t when the fifth million Is passed: Nc Englishman was ever "at" London. II would be as irregular as being "at' Asia or "at" heaven London Stand ard
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oteaIolYtA Asd Out tho oiunds>

Reef was very scarce in I.ndNsmfm 1uring the siege, but General Sir Ian Hamilton, then colonel. Insisted thh' "horse Is not half bad when properly cooked and when uAe is used to 1t In fact" hc said, concluding il discus ston. "l have q joint cooked tonight which hope you will all sample. Of course, there's beef. too =ttulght.. Ev cry one q. the table preferred the beer, with the exception Of Co!o.cls Waft' and Ian Hamilton. who osteh,at'onsl, carved generous slices froul the horse hesh' The dinner was nearly over when ono of the servants whisper cd t communication to Ward, Up he sprang
 I'm distressed. gentlemen" he m
 toUnceu to the startled company. "A lily mistake has been made. Those p!nts were mixed up somehow, and rou have been eating the horse. I'm really annoyed But hope you'll be convinced now that the meat Is spirH lid eating I'm sure you all seemed so enjoy It." Chances were exchanged nustnches were twirled Nobody seem n1 ready with response Then . voice from the bottom of the table piped up: "Oh, don't distress yourself. ward, thought some mistake had been made. SD l just changed those dishes as they stood on the sideboard, norse1osh all right
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grcuoht a Blush to Her Cheek

There was story told of one of the worlds great yocalists singing as a !gssing girl al q private house. She Was 'ager whelmea with praise. By and by vs@ys the London News, she came and ssGt by an eldcrly lady, who congratE- s-xSed her on the way she had sang, but 'Nseatured to offer one or two sugges as.ans. The young singer treated lit aaaats with scorn and afterward askss stSae hostess who "the old lady wa 'syllo had dared to give her suggestion '"s9h, that was Mime. Goldschmidt," re s;4tsed the lady. And who Is MM@ 1Seidschmidt?' was the next impatic5 4SUsry. "We!l. shes better known t. -fsany Lind" said the hostess Ara 'sass.n the singer blushed for shame ;i gsssc disdainful reception of hints ft9s the Swedish Nightingale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Iceland From . Lava Wall

The general impression that Iceland is cold country is q false one, says a writer Tn Travel Magazine. In Reyk iavik, the capital of the island. one day perched myself on one of the lava walls and looked at q scene of sumnler warmth aud beauty. Familiar cows and cats and hens were busy In tue sunshine. Children, thinly clad, were playing about with shouts Of merrl' ment Potatoes were In full blossom and cabbage and various vegetables added to the sense of homelike comfort But such days are oases In vast deserts of rain, for if Iceland i'll summer is not cold 1t is not comfortable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
How It Sounded,

~Mother.' said the college stud |" usho had brought his chum hoar [ rGac holidays permit me to rres". ug-y friend. Mr. Specknoodle.
 YIis mother. who was a little hard assaaring, placed her hand to her ear
 'f'm sorry. George. but I didn't GH.. ,e,atch your friends name. You'll haF ss3 speak little louder I'm afraid"
 sE say. mother" shouted George. ovant to present my friend. Mir. Spec eEesodle!'
 ''rm sorry. George, but Mir. - What was the name again?'
 "Mr Specknoodle" George fairl yelled
 The old lady shook her head sadly.
 ~<I'm sorry, George, but tm afr:i 'sGs no use. It sounds Just like Spec '-snodle to me" ."Detroit News,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
SIX
nor~,en and t,srrino Dye.

Eoc nsa@y centuries the city of Noe ~t-a,, in respect of the manor of Carlo maN, vas liable to provide auNGait. SweSts four herring pics for the 'roya xfa:SeR Blomefied In his "Hi~Irr, esc Norfolk" referring to this q,lainI &aEv2ce prints a letter from tue house asasG officers of Charles l.. maklnq -ssfvers just exceptions" to tue qua,ii /. cf the pies which hnd heeu forwafHcr ay tsse city khcriffs.
 Ike main exceptions read us follows
 ETrst, yon do no; send them acrorh GTg ts your tenure Of the first new her vfngs that arc taken.
 <ssSecondly. you do not causr, them r. sN well baked tn good and strouc sfasGye. as they ought to he. that tn: t~,ssy endure the carriage the better
 ~Thirdly, whereas you should r.! your tenure bake In these pastycs six score herrjnGs at the least beine th. gSseat hundrcdth. which doth reJnir' five Go be put into every pye a' ,lt, ale.SsE, we find but flower berrings te tyse S,a divers of them.
 ~Fourthiy, the number of pyes wh'r' .znsN sent at this lyme we find to !a ssewer than have been sent heretofore amt divers Of them much broken.
 '@And. lastly, we understand th' n1y9M@er of them was constrained Y euaase three several journeys to you be r.ecss fac could hnve, them, whereas # eseeM,eth he Is hound to come bn exuce. Chambers Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
For Alderman.

We are authorized to announce r.
 C. CHESNUTT as candidate for Alderman from the First Ward, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary, January F, 1909. We are authorized to announce F.
 A. SHEPPARD as candidate for Alderman from the Second Ward. sub ject to the action the Democratic pri- mary, January 12, 1909
 We are authorized to announce JOHN II. DELLMON as a candidate
 for reelection as Alderman from the First Ward subject to the action Of the Democratic primary January 12. 1909.
 We are authorized to announce R D. McGAUGHY as a candidate for 1 Alderman from the Third Ward sub
 ject to the action of the Democratic primary, January 12, 1909.
 We are authorized to announce MT. election for Alderman from the Fourth Ward, subject to the action
 of the Democratic primary, January 12. 1909.
 We are authorized to announce Dr. A. C. JORDAN for reelection as AL derman of the Third Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic prin- ary, January 12, 1909.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
For City Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce MR HARDY KILGORE as a candidate for City Treasurer, at the ensuing cleo tion subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary, January F, 1909 We arc authorized to announce V 1 E. ALEX ANDER as a candidate foi
 City Treasurer, subject to the actior
 of the Democratic primary. January 12, 1909
 1 We are authorized to announce Beaure Hutt as a candidate for Cit. Treasurer, subject to the actiop 6
 the Democratic primary, January Y 1 1909
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
iia Preference,

''Our new chef" said the manager | Fss1e restaurant. stopping to chat ii eshe patron who had deep lines betweei arfs eyebrows. lis q wonder. real sselieve the .nan could take an old r>lb aser shoe and make an appetizlng disl tnf it." "'That so?" asked the patron tapping medita lively with his fork up ssN the steak that had been served hinl Suppose you tell the waiter to tak' taf,is steak back and ask the chef 10 f, l:Rp rubber shoe for me. ."-Molern < .c{ety.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Room Doors on the Stage.

Tn real life room doors always opei in toward the room itself. On tliS stage, however room doors as a rnls open outward, or away from the roon. Exits are one of the most difficult part' of the actors art, and if he or she ha' to tumble with the handle, pull th' door toward them, step round 1t ant pass through they would probahl, make a clumsy dodge of 1t. That i: why, as rule, doors are constructet to open outward at push.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
For Police Judge.

We are authorized to announce \. IT. WfYITELAW as a candidate for Police Judge, subject to the action Of the Democratic primary, January F, 1909
 We are authorized to announce '. R. STEWART as a candidate for re- election for Police Judge, subject to the action of the Democratic primary January F, 1909.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Tho Farmer In the Lighthouse.

! rA Garner had secured an appoint. .asrent as light keeper in Maine coast
 Lighthouse. The first night he went on
 sGGty he lighted up promptly It dusk ,4aMd at II o'clock carefully eA ,nguish !. xG the lamp. The next day of course V 49iscre was trouble, and when he was saken to task he replied that he sup :, posed 10 o'clock was late en.-,sh 1t S1sNep the light going. as he tough,
 %Ssat all honest men should b. n bed at that hour.-Boston Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Chinese Troops Good Runners.

Tn the drilling of recruits for th, Chinese army each man is required t carry sand in his knapsack. For rh' first day he carries two ounces; W
 each succeeding day he increases this amount by two ounces until at last he is carrying sixteen pounds. These mel can run at dog trot for ten consecu tive hours and arrive at the end ot that time in fit condition for fighting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
aettv'a Gift.

A Lancashire vicar was asked by tn, choir to call upon old Betty, who wa deaf, but who insisted in joining In t,.' solo of the anthem. and to ask he only to sing In the hymns. He shoute, into her ear, Betty, I've been request ed to speak to you about your sing ing" At last she caught the wors singing" and replied: Not to me b. the praise. sir. It's gift."-Pall Maj Gazette
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

We are authorized to announce W l.. TONEY as q candidate for Mayor for his second term, subject to the action of the Democratic primary Jan uary F. 1909
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

At the solicitation of many Of my fellow citizens, hereby authorize the Pine Bluff Graphic to announce my candidacy for Mayor of tue City of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary to be held on January 12, 1909.
 J. l.. CALDWELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
His Memcr

First Boy-D.l you re.s's WI three ggi1es at school2
 sSecend Ditto--Ycs and ule was for suay excellence of memory.
 How dld you win the others!' ''ghe others? l forget what the, -SSwre for."-Transla,e ed For Transatlan sc Tales From Blahco Negro.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

HICKORY WOOD Co.--2Oo6 Wesl Sixth Street. Old phone 1396. New phone 206 All kinds of stove woos and blocks. All orders given promp, attention. Wood delivered to an, part 0: city. Yours for service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Better Than Ills Pick

A story Is told of an Irishman who, while walking with his friend, passed . Jewellers shop where there were 3 lot of precious stones in the window.
 "Would you not like to have you' pickT
 seNot me pick, but me shoyel,' said Mike.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

A man who makes two jobs grow where one grew before is about the best working definition of . psh1eG~ Nashville Aue11ca0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
FOR RENT.
Dwellings.

UWclliNXS. No. 313 Cherry St. 6 room dwelling No. 20o9 West 5th avenue. room dwelling.
 No. 2003 West 5th avenue, room dwelling.
 Desk room for rent. I have a greater demand for dwell. ings than I am able to supply. Ii you have a dwelling vacant it would pay you to place 1t with me. I solicit q share Of your insurance represent Old Line Companies. Tele- phone me and I will call.
 CHAS. HANCOCK. Insurance, Real Estate and Loans.
 Office 1ls Pine Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
The Lucky Ones.

-@Old Rounder Is cngaged.' g Zee! Who's the lucky woman?" fa ~ssThere are millions of her" S'Why, hc isn't engaged to more ths, esaeY'
 ANope; that's what I mean--all the ssnshers are the lucky ones" s."-Houstou nsNcGf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

lE 6 thing is propei and possible te se1an. deem 1t attalnabls by thss.-Na% .ae Aurei!us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

J. l.. GALLON ELL
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-09
WOMAN STILL MISSING
No Word Has Been Received From
Miss Edan Ungrecht, Who Left
Home Week Ago.

Henning, Tenn, Aug. $40 word
concerning the whereabouts OF Miss
Edna Ungrecht, the young lady VINO
lived here until one week ago today,
when she so mysterious:y disappeared
from her home and friends. Every
effort has been made by her family
and their friends and the officers Of
the law to find some clew to her
whereabouts, but not one thing haa
shown up yet to offer them a starting
point from which to work.
She is young lady of p years, but
has never travelled ve.y much. and
then she was always in lie company
OF others
Her family cannot think Of any
reason why she should have left he'
home. which was always a pleasant
one, and she always seemed perfect
/ ly satisfied Her mother and othe.
members OF the family are prostrated
over the affair.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-09
is ON HIS FEET AGAIN
Just Out OF Prison Charles W. Morse
Regains Some Of His Lost
Property.

New York, Aug S-Charles w.
Morse today admitted that since his
release from the Tombs a few weeks
ago, he had so far rehabilitated him
self financially and commercially as
to have recovered at least one of the
numerous river and ocean steamboat
lines OF which he was at one time
the owner.
The particular concern which is
once more under his control Is the
Hudson Navigation company. whose
feet consists of the palatial stea m
boats Charles ". Morse and Adrion-
dack, as well as three other boa Is
that ply between this city and Albany.
DO YOU hope to regain your for
mer position as a man of millions and
affairs" was asked"
THE future alone can tell that. 4"
said Mr.. Morse smilingly, but 1 am
not without what the old hymn books
used to call a sure and certain hope
that | may eventually recover lost
ground"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-09
AFTER WHITLA REWARD
Patrick o'ReilIy's Claim to the Money
Offered by State is
Strenpthe

Cleveland Ohio, Aug S.-Patrick
O'Reilly's claim offered by the state
of Pennsylvania for the capture of
the kidnapers of Billy Whitla was ma
terially strengthened today at the in.
vestigation here IT. determine 70
whom the money shall be paid.
Captain Shattuck, who with Detec.
tive Wood arrested James Boyle AMI
his wife, admitted on the witness
stand that the description of the kid
napers furnished him at the police
station did not hep him find the
Boyles.
O'Reilly's description OF the couple
led TO their arrest, he said. Capt,
Shattuck testified that OReilly show
ed him where the kiinapers were sit
ting in a room in his saloon. but re-
quested that the arrest be made out
side of his place of business. The ar
rest was affected on the outside.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-09
NEW VAUDEVILLE
AT OPERA HOUSE
JOE BRENNAN, "THE lRiSHAMER'
icAN" AND ADONlS FAYBlC,
THE GOLDEN MONSTER
NEW MOVING PICTURES.

The vaudeville bill at the opera
house today and tonight will be com
posed of the following artists: Adon
is Faybio, the golden monster, q
contortionist Of great ability. and Jor
Brennan, the lrish-American' q
comedy character artist of the best
class. These actors will appear tn
next three days, matinee and night
land no doubt large audiences will see
them perform. They come well rec
commended.
The moving picture program will
be entirely changed today, as usual,
two big feature reels being shown.
The opera house has shown only the
best and cleane5t pictures throughout
the summer season and will keep the
record up till the opening OF the ORA
matte season: Professor Nixon, the
clever pianist and vocalist of the OPP
era house. will not be in his usual
place today, having LETT last night for
Jackson Tenn. with Francs Nam
moth Minstrels, who will give a show
there. Nixon's place wiii DE taken by
a competent pianist and singer today,
and a new Illustrated song viii be
sang Admission ten cents. Matinee
and night,