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Arizona republican., 1909-08-23

taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to see what it would do, and l am restored to my natural health. Mrs. ETTA DONOVAN, Box 299, Willimantic. Conn
 The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be used with perfect confidence by women who suffer from displacements, inham- nation, alteration, fibroid tumors, ir- regularities, periodic pains, backache. bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi- gestion, dizziness, or nervous prOstra- tion.
 For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills, and suffering women owe it to themselves to at least give this medicine a trial Proof is abundant that it has cured thousands of others, and why should it not cure your
Arizona republican., 1909-08-23
A SPANISH HIGH TIDE.

Barcelona, Aug. 22.-A phenomenal high tide has flooded the lower part of the city.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-23
STUDYING GERMAN WATERWAYS

Berlin, Aug. 22-Members of the na- tional waterways commission, who have been in Berlin several days, have left for Dresden. Senator Burton said that every facility has been afforded them by the government and they were enabled to accomplish valuable work here
Arizona republican., 1909-08-23
pEcATUR,s s1,ooo.ooo FIRE.

Decatur, TIT, Aug. 22.-A fire which started at o'clock this morning was brought under control at 4 this after noon. The loss is s1.OOO,OOO Decatur now faces water famine. It has been necessary to cut off all the supply of the residence districts.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-23
CLEANING OUT THE GORGE.

Canon City. Aug. 22-All day large force worked in the Royal Gorge clearing away the debris of last nights cloudburst. A stock train of 17.OOO sheep caught in the gorge wash outs has been marooned ever since.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-23

Walk u pS [ a l T s without stopping on the way. l tried three differ ent doctors and each told me some thing different. l received no benefit from any of them,
 but seemed to suf- fer more. The last doctor said noth- ing would restore my health. I began
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Weather Report for 1908.

The last heavy frost in the spring occurred March 21. The first heavy frost of autumn on October 25, and the first killing frost on November b.
 For many years at the conclusion of the industrial report the secretary mas called attention to the need in Blrmlng- ham of small and diversified industries, and has pointed out that, with her rail road facilities, cheap fuel, excellent eli mate advantages as a living place, nat ural resources and central geographical position, she should be the seat of manu- featuring in the south. Birmingham should be, and will be in time, the cen ter of a great clay-working industry. Ex- perts who have studied our clays agree that they are as varied and valuable as are to be found anywhere in America Our cement resources are inexhaustible. Birmingham Is the natural inland market for the great yellow pine timber region. The growth of our population affords market for home consumption that can maintain hundreds of small factories. With these advantages Birmingham should eclipse all competitors in the man. ufacturng line.
 During the past year there have been heavy drafts made on your president time and ability, to which he has always responded. His administration Is con spicuous in that under 1t the dream or some years was TediiHeu' tiiO -" Chamber of Commerce building Will be an enduring monument to his services.
 The newspapers of Birmingham, as IS their custom, have done yeoman service during the past 12 months for the ad- yancement of the interests of the Cham Der of Commerce and of the community. Your secretary is under obligations to them for active cooperation In the affairs of the organization.
 desire to express my appreciation to the many members of the chamber who have assisted in the work of the year. The organization Is about to enter into A new field of usefulness. There is d spirit of enthusiasm abroad in Birming- ham that will compel the achievement of great things. Team work is the order of the day
 The only limit to Blrminghams devel- opment Is that set by it's own people. Now that they are united as never before, re- solved to work for Birmingham as never before, more ambitious, more alert, more confident and more self-reliant than ever before, the pathway to achievement is easy.
 To make Birmingham the best place in the world to live is not a dream crea- ture. but vital, living and practical aspiration, which, if made part of the creed of our people, will find early full fllment. Respectfully submitted,
 JOSEPH B. BABE, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Road Contract.
Notice,

In the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the North ern District of Alabama--In Bank ruptcy.
 In the matter of Automobile Livery Service company, bankrupt
 To the Creditors of Said Bankrupt Notice is hereby given that on May 2S, 1909, the said Automobile Livery Servics company was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first meeting of its cred itors will be held at my office in Bir- mingham, on June 12, 1909, at 2 o'clock, at which time the said creditors may at- tend, prove their claims. appoint a trus- tee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 ALEX c. BIRCH, Referee.
 Birmingham Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
To Build Telephone Line.

Decatur, May 2S.-(SpeclaI)-Th American Telephone and Telegraph company is now making arrangements to construct a line for farmers out of the Decaturs 15 miles to the west. When this is completed it will give the farmers of what is known as the Moul- ton valley section fine telephone ser vice through the exchanges at the De- caturS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
INTERPRETATIONS

WANTED-A chance to make an honest
 support for family Try me; am not afraid of work. Prefer office work. W-5,
 avenue. 0-z4-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
WANTED-AGENTS

Casualty Company of Read ing, Pa., desires to contract with an experienced insurance man to sell the best line of industrial and commercial sickness and accident policies on the market. Also plate glass insurance pol icies. Liberal commission and an es- tablished business to right party. Adj dress American Casualty Company, Reading, Pa. 5-25-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29

colored to prepare for train service, as firemen, brakemen, sleeping and parlor car porters; experience unnecessary; in- structions given at home by mail;
 write for application blank; name po- sition. Address l. Railway C. L No. 29, Indianapolis, Ind. b-S-16t-s -su We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Notice.

In the matter of Advance Supply Com
 pany, Bankrupts-In Bankruptcy. Before
 Hon. Alex c. Birch, Referee
 Under and by virtue of an order of the Hon. Alex c. Birch, referee, in the above styled cause, entered on the 18th day of May, 1909, notice is hereby given that N. W. Scott as receiver of the above estate in bankruptcy will, at 12 o'clock noon on the 4th day of June, 1909, at the store house of the above named bank rupts in the city of Ensley will offer for sale and proceed to sell to the high est bidder for cash therefor, either at public or private sale. subject to the con firmation of this honorable court, all the assets of the above bankrupt estate as shown by the receivers inventory filed herein in said cause and consisting of the following: One stock of furniture and house furnishing goods inventoried at S614.5; one lot of store fixtures inven- toried at $5950; two mules and one horse. two buggies, one wagon and one set harness inVentoried at $40, and furniture lease accounts, retaining title in vendor, inyentoried at S11,0O0. N. w. SCOTT,
 Receiver of Above Bankrupt Estate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Bids Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received at tho office of the city engineer of the city of Ensley until D. m June 10, 1909, and then opened for the construction of the Avenue H, 70 circular concrete storm sewer.
 Plans, prof1les and information are on file at the office of the city engineer.
 Bids to construct said sewer of con tinuous reinforced concrete pipe when accompanied by description will also be received and considered.
 certificate check for $500 must accom- pany the proposel and the successful bid der must give bond in the sum of $5000.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. V. F. OHL 5-29-1St City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
FOUND.
MISCELLANEOUS

FOUND-Brown mare, bob tall, small star In forehead Call at Alice Furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Total increase capital. SIS ,S72 ,OoO.t
 Extraordinary improvements.

From careful estimates made by those in position to judge there was ex- pended during the past 12 months by the various furnace and mining com panies, $1,250,O00.00 Municipal Improvements .... $273, 055.29 Birmingham Water Works,
 laying mains, etc..... 1oO,o00o0 Birmingham Rairway,
 Light and Power Co.,. 25S S,599 91 Railroad developments. -. 500, 900 % Extension and enlargement
 manufacturing plants -. 26O,ooO.O0 Bank deposits
 May 1. 1909. .,,.....$1S,1 1s6 ,5so .Oo Ra nj cl an r-i n rrs--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
BABES REPORT SHOWS YEAR
 OF GREAT BUILDING ACTIVITY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5)


 and Navigation Co.... 9,997,o0O.00 Sea Fuel and Iron Co..... ,00O.O0 Cairns Piper Supply Co.,. 22,00O.O0 Steele-Smith D. c. Coz. 1O,0OO.0O Elmwood Cemetery Co... bO,O0O.oo Cable Piano Co........ 6,oOO.0O Equitable Trading Co... 4,00O.OO Hills Creek Coal Co. 55,000.00 Eugene-Otto Construction
 company ........ 125,oOO.Oo Birmingham Baseball asso-
 citation .......... 100000 Theatre Film Supply Co.,. 100000 Tyler Grocery Co.......... 5O,O0O.Oo Jefferson County Savings
 bank 100, ,00O.00 Homestead Trust Co. ....... 100000 Steiner Brothers .......... 5O,OOO.OO Southern Pipe and Foundry
 company ................ 100000 Roden Coal Co............. 15O, 100000 Birmingham Supply Co.,. 100000 Payne & Joubert Mch. and
 Foundry company ....... 25O,ooO.OO Interstate Accident Insur-
 ance company ...!...... 225, 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
WANTED-MALE HELP

MGNTEDCRailway mall clerks, postof-- flee clerks, mail carriers; salary $600 to H600 examination in Birmingham
 soon; 5000 appointments coming; prepa- ration free; write immediately for sched- ule. Franklin Institute, Dept. 2 B. Roch- ester N. Y. 6-13-31t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Pig Iron Production.

Tax rate for the city of Birmingham is $1; for the state and county, $1.30. This Is the lowest tax rate of any com munity in. the south the size of Bir- min gham.
 Jefferson county realty transfers May 1, 1908 to May 1, 1909: Transfers, 711S; amount, s9,695, 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29

ELEGANT furnished rooms in private home, all screened, and modern con- veniences; with or without board cen
 traly located Bell phone 2179. 713 North 21st street. 5-24-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
FOR RENT-ROOMS

WANTED-One or two gentlemen to oc- cupy handsomely furnished roam, with hot and cold baths, in a refined private home; cool and high. walking distance of business center. on North Highlands
 car line 1727 14til avenue. 5-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29

 The first quarter of 1909 shows gain of 22 per cent over first quarter of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES--one cent n word n dayj no ad. taken for less than 26 cents fer first insertion. C~Sh must accompany every order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29

hATES-One cent a word dayI no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for nrst Insertion. Cash must accompany every ordeF.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
MORE BONDS NEEDED
FOR PANAMA CANAL
Congress Will Be Asked to Issue Sc
curities at Three Per Cent to
Fit the Latest Esti-
mate

WASHINGTON, July 15.-Congress
will be asked at the instance of Presl-
dent Taft to authorize the issuance of
per cent bonds to the extent of the
latest estimate of the cost of the Pan
ANA canal
This issue would be in lieu of that
proposed in the rider to the Payne tariff
bill (stricken out in the senate) author
izing the issuance of $4,000 600 in bonds
to reimburse the general fund of the
treasury for the purchase of the canal
property.
This decision was reached today at
a luncheon conference at the White
House, in which the president, Senator
Aldrich, Chairman Payne of the house
ways and means committee, Secretary
of the Treasury MacVeash, and AS
sistant Secretary Norton participated.
The Goethals estimate of 1919 900, 600
as the cost of the canal complete was
us'ed as a basis for the proposed bond
issue.
97he existing limit for canal bonds is
S13( 900, 900, of which $4,000 900 has been
issued. These bonds are at 2 per cent
intel est, but it was not believed possible
to Sc Il more of them at that rate, hence
the e ytensiOn to per cent
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
HUDSON TO SKINNER
UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT
Entire River Valley from New YORK
to Troy to Be Lighted at
the Hudson-FuIton
Fete

NEW YORK, July 15.-Perhaps the
most brilliant illumination ever wit
messed in one place in the world is
that which will inaugurate the Hud-
son-Fulton celebration in this city next
fall.
The lighting committee has arranged
for 1,50O, 900 incandescent lamps, 200
arc lights, 5000 tlaring arc lamps OF
900 candle power each, one battery
of four searchlights of 100000 candle
power each and one battery of twelve
searchllghts aggregating 100000 can
die power.
1t is calculated that the total candle
power of this array of lights Will
reach &c, ,260 900. Added to this will be
the enormous amount of electric light
advertising which is being planned by
many commercial houses.
outside of the city the lighting plan
calls for the illumination of the entire
Hudson valley from New York to Troy,
and, commencing on the evening of
Saturday, October 8, huge signal fires
will be burned on every mountain and
hilltop along both sides of the great
river. The largest battery of search
lights will be placed at One Hundred
and Thirtieth street and will illumi-
nate the Hudson river from it's mouth
to many miles above Yonkers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
YOUNG GIRLS LAUGH
AT HOlD-UP AS JOKE
TWO CHICAGO SISTERS TAKE
DIME AT PISTOL MOUTH
Between GiegIes, Youngsters Tell
Police They Only Wanted to
Buy a Glass of Soda
Water

CHICAGO, July 1.-two sisters, the
elder 16 years old, held up Charles
Mattel in South Chicago last night, and
with an empty revolver forced him to
give up 10 cents under penalty of DEATH
Mattel gave up the dime and then ran
to a nearby police station. He re-
turned with a police escort, which cap
tured the holdup girls.
When taken before the sergeant the
sisters treated the whole affair as a
joke, laughingly recalling the nervous
ness of their victim. Between giggles
they gave their names as Helen Der
owska, aged 16, and Bertha, 13 years
old. They admitted taking the money
from Mattel under threats to kill him.
declaring they wanted an ice cream
soda.
The girls, both of whom are small
stout and good-looking, said they re-
Gently had visited a wild west show
and became imbued with the idea that
robbery was an easy way to obtain
money.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
FORA BATES GRANO'S
NEW LEADING WOMAN
Will Succeed Marjorie Dalton Monday
Nignt-AIlen Curtis Company Is
Coming to Fischer's
Theater

Miss Fora Bates has been engaged
as the new leading woman fof the
Grand Opera house melodrama stock
company, to succeed Miss Marjorie
Dalton, who leaves the organization to
enter vaudeville with Chester Stevens
until recently it's heavy" Miss Bates
first appearance at the Grand will be
in Kate Barton's Temptation" next
Monday night, when that playhouse
will return to melodrama after the
conclusion of the Princess company S
engagement Sunday.
Workman and Conner, who have pur-
chased the lease and effects OF
Fischer's theater, will put on musical
comedy after the coming week, the AL
len Curtis company having been en-
gagged for twelve weeks in a series o
plays which they have been present
ing in New York city. The theatel
will be redecorated and partly re
modelled. The new proprietors an
nounce their intention to present en-
tertainment which shall be both clean
and diverting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
DEATH SUMMONS
YOUNG PROMOTER
JOHN A. MASON DIES VERY
SUDDENLY
FRIENDS HOPE OF RECOVERY
BLASTED IN HOUR
Owner of Mason Opera House and
Many Valuable Pieces of Realty
Succumbs After Long
Illness

John Austin Mason. owner OF the
Mason Opera house and one of the
most prominent young real estate men
of the city, was called by death sud
denly yesterday morning at his sum-
mer home, 71S Ocean avenue, ocean
Park.
He had been critically i'll for several
weeks. but it was thought he was con-
valescent and yesterday he was able TO
be dressed and about the house.
sudden relapse caused his death at
7:1O o'clock yesterday morning. The
news comes as a sad shock to his fam
lily and friends who thought all danger
passed.
Mr.. Mason was 80 years Of age. al
the time of his death and had resided
in Los Angeles since coming here with
his mother, Mrs. Charles Mason, when
he was years old.
The dead man was prominent in real
estate promotions and investments and
aside from the Mason opera house
leaves valuable holdings both in Los
Angeles and in Florence, Ariz. The
family resided at the latter place be-
fore coming to Los Angeles.
Surviving him are his mother, his
wife and four cousins, Charles Mason
of San Pedro, NJ. A. Mason of Los
Angeles Mrs. NJ. Boquez and Mrs. A.
Cass Bruce of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be held Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock at the un-
dertaking chapel of Bressee brothers
where the Masonic fraternity, of which
Mr.. Mason was a prominent member
will officiate. Burial will be in Rose
dale cemetery. Mr.. Mason was also
a member of the Foresters.
Many regrets were expressed in busi-
ness circles yesterday over the un-
timely death of Mr.. Mason, who was
considered one of the most prominent
of the young men of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
UNHORSED WHEN
CHARGER FALLS
MARSHAL HAMMEL'S HORSE
RUNS AWAY
BRIEF EXCITEMENT ON STREET
DURING NIGHT PARADE
Sheriff's Mount slips, Throwing Rider,
Then GaIlops Full Block, Fright
ening Closely Packed
Throngs

Sheriff William A Hammel Narrowly
escaped serious injury and number
of persons were badly frightened When
the horse ridden by Sheriff Hammel'
who was marshal of the electrical par
ade, slipped and fell at Third street
and Broadway, threw the sheriff to the
pavement and raced madly down
Broadway to Second street, where 1t
was caught by a policeman
The incident created considerable
excitement among the thousands OF
persons lining both sides OF the street;
Several women became hystericaI ana
came near fainting when it appeared
that the animal would dash into the
crowds on the sidewalks.
The accident occurred when the par
ade, headed by Sheriff HammeL ap-
preached Third street and Broadway.
The horse slipped on the car tracks
and fell, throwing the rider. The an
imal then regained his feet, and, be-
coming frightened, dashed down the
street, swerving from one side OF the
street to the other.
A number of policemen attempted 10
stop the animal but were unsuccessful
When the horse reached Second street
and Broadway, where there was an
immense crowd, he was pocketed by
mounted police and caught.
Sheriff Hammel escaped with sllght
bruises, remounting and returning TO
the reviewing stand to show the
anxious guests of honor he was un-
hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16

in the rear of the lei contingent in the
parade Yesterday? That was r. 5.
Lord. When you spotted the sad con-
dition of his decorations and deducted
the length of leg which he had not, you
knew, almost at once, why Lord was
lingering in the perspective. We are
glad that E. S. got his where the sun
shone the hottest. This may seem cruel,
but it Is easily explained. He is con-
tractor Raus! Ere long we and
others, who are jealous of ultra wealth.
will chuckle again in fiendish glee, for
Lord soon will be doing manual toll
with those lily-white paws. He has
contracted to toss up fortifcations and
dredge out a harbor or so, the cost OF
which will be about $10000,0O0 Then,
back to the pick and shovel for him.
Having placed Honolulu on the map,
we now invite your attention to this
corner of the hall, ladies and gents.
Arizona again dawns on the view.
Gila monster-horned toad,
Arizona on the road!
This is merely to arouse your curl
osity. If you ask why, you will dis
, cover that the boys from the place
next door are doing a little fine-hatred
boosting for statehood while here.
Listen to this argument, sung by the
brothers from Bisbee town:
We are Elks from Arizona
Statehood is only cry,
Real live Nephews of Old Uncle Sam
Born on the Fourth of July.
Bisbee is the town we hail from,
We will boost 1t till we die
The nag is waiting for our number,
We're a bunch that never slumber,
We are the Arizona Boys
When congress reads this column to-
day there will be something doing for
the cause of the forty-seVenth star or
we will have to drop a personal line to
Bill Taft.
e z. Blake, who amuses himself by
watching his Ell Reno Daily American
arise and jerk things loose pretty reg
ularly, met j. Ross Clark one quiet
evening at a beefsteak function and
fixed it all up for a railroad to Okla
homa. If Blake can't explain why his
state needs a railroad all will be for
given.
If William II. Atwell of Texas had
forgotten to send that telegram for an
other day or so, in which he states he
cannot come, we would have had it
read from the Los Angeles pulpit.
Then all the boys would have secured
the facts simultaneously.
We don't know what Frank Richart
of Longmont, Col, is doing while here,
| but we are willing to wager the not
tamale which someone slipped into our
gun pocket at Verdugo that the old
town is taking quite a nice nap this
week. Frank is the cherub who makes
the human flag pole from San Diego
look like a dent at the bottom of a
well.
Our daily guest interview: "Outside
of all other cities in the union there is
no place I had rather live than in Los
Angeles"
Two live scribes have been in the
city since Sunday. They are Burr
Blackburn of the Birmingham, Ala,
Age Herald and Clyde Ennis of the
Birmingham Ledger. Appreciating the
entertainment provided, the scribes not
only have reviewed the Elkdom pro-
ceedings in their kilograms, but have
sent back a wad of copy regarding the
living and civic advantages here. The
newspaper push" appreciated these
warm hearted, whole-souled boys thor
oughly, and they will carry away the
hearty we'll wishes of hundreds when
they leave on the Cotton State special
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
Fort Ruoer Guns Tested

HONOLULU, July 15.-Under the di-
rection of Capt. William p. Platt of
the ordnance department, the eight
great mortars of the Fort Ruger de-
fenses on Diamond Head point, were
fired for the first time today The
guns command the only approach to
Honolulu harbor, and are the first of
the coast defense to be installed. The
test proved them thoroughly satisfac-
tory. Captain Platt arrived yesterday
on the transport Thomas to supervise
the placing of the other guns.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
Church Contract Let

The contract for the new Westlake
Presbyterian church was let yesterday
to Childs and Skinner, the building
to be erected at Ninth and Grandview
streets and to be ready for occupancy
in five months. The church, which
will cost about $4,000, will seat 1000.
1t will be of frame and brick. ReY.
w. d. Lands is the pastor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-16
EXPLOSION KILLS
MAN AT CORCORAN
William Lippert, Master Mechanic
Meets Death in Explosion of
Large Heater

CORCORAN, Cal, July 15.-William
Lippert, master mechanic in the Corr
coran sugar factory, was killed in
stantly today bv the explosion of one
of the large heaters in the plant. Fly
ing metal fractured his skull and hor-
ribly mangled his body.
A large hole was blown through the
side of the building.