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Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13
CHILDREN'S
PARAS0LS

Il
just received another shipment en-
bracing all the different styles from
those for the little tot up to the
misses style. Prices start at 15c, csc,
soc and up to SIPS and $3.50. All
kinds and all colors
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13

Pom gee Silk
Short [ engths Or
ACC to S Values. :. OOC
Here's a cleanup of pongee in
short lerx- tbs and accumulations
from seve raj big sales, consist
iner of ra5b h. tussorahs and rough
nongee, as well as Shantung and
tussah Don lgees: natural and col
ors. Fol1 aerly sold at special
prices. 4ek soc, 69c. 75c and 81.
While the last S5c.
FANCY, FANCY 81 y q ks 80 IS. $50
n shades in the staple sec col
bred taffe ia, IA shades in the
standard { &c colored taffetas and
"a styles in neat striped and
checked + affetas; staple shades
as well az prevailing colors. A
Monday s lie price, yard S9c. .
LUsrRAL $50 zoo
The ideal pongee for summer
WEAR the leading shades as well
as white and cream.
so AND 81 INCH EOo
DRESS GO DDS ..........O OC
This cons lists of gray homespun
novelties, fancy colored check,
cream serge, gray and tan nov
city stripe, dust shedding pana-
ma, neat gray checked Scotch
mixtures and black and white
shepherd checks Materials that
under ordinary conditions would
be priced 81 and S1.25. Our
price $50.
42-INcE DRESS GOODS oso
FROM 8 TO IL. ............. ZOC
An all wool novelty: ombre
plaids in two shades of gray.
tan and blue. Seven bolts of it
while it lasts, from 8 to II, yard
25c.
4s-INCH NOVELTY 90
M0HAIR SUITING ..........O JG
Black English mohair. suitable
for skirts. waists, bathing cos
tunes, etc. Yard 39c.
36-INCH CREAM n
sUITING Observation-Disclosures. GOC
A half wool suiting; practical
for beach wear, waists and chill |
dren's dresses; 25c yard.
Innings for the Elks
Dor the Elks' decorations we have |
plenty of purple, white and orange |
cambria you will find these very |
practical for decorative purposes
HlDEGRADE InH
This is a fast black percaline.
HEATHERBLOOM Or
THE LEADING SHADES. -. OOC
Choice of old rose and mulberry, |
catawba, amethyst, peacock, banana.
we'll as a complete line of the
more staple shades.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13

s1.25 TO $500 90
SILK GLOVES ..O JC
These are long silk gloves, but the
sizes are o. Y and 6 only. Choice OF
black. white, gray, pink and navy.
Think of being able to buy such spIen-
did quality silk gloves at such a rldic-
ulous price, SOC.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13
.OvER BOY BOOK SERIES

This is a splendid series OF books to
develop the mind of the growing boy.
We have the full line. including the
very latest, The Rover Boy on Treas
ure Island" All titles at soc each
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13

Scores Of other different prices. on purses.
music rolls, folders, bags, letter books ETC.
displayed but not advertised This auction
purchase includes a quantity Of very specially
priced articles in leather goods
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13

Here's sale of high
but
cent less market ma
at least 50 under the prices
all while the quantity
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13

novelty They'll hold cards hand
They're equipped with The
you while each sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
FREIGHT INCREASE
 IN WATER RATES

Anniston, June 21.-(SpeciaL )-May or J. L. Wikle intimates that the pro- posed increase in the water smeter rate of the Anniston Water Supply company from 15 cents per hundred cubic feet to 20 cents, with a minimum charge in crease from $1.50 per quarter or $6 per annum, to $2.5o per quarter or $1o per annum, will not be put into effect without a legal battle.
 It is proposed to put the new rates into effect on July 1, the rates to last until October l, 1909, unless a contract to the contrary be formed by the city council, the water and light commit tee of which body Is now considering the proposed increase.
 While he says he has not fully in- vestigated the matter, pr. Wikle says he is of the opinion that the city coun- ell is empowered to say what rates the cern having recourse to the courts to test the councils action in this re- spect.
 Dr, Wikle is in favor of municipal ownership of the water works and T. G. Bush, preside of the Anniston Water Supply company, has offered to sell the system now being used by the city, but his terms are said to be un- reasonable, and unless satisfactory ar engagements can be made an independ- end plant may be established.
 The meter rates now prevailing went into effect on December 20, 1900, and the company alleges that they are "unreasonably low and will not afford reasonable compensation for the water furnished"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

itants. The best ginnery in the county Is located at Odenville.
 Prof l.. K Benson is principal of the county high school. Miss Minnie Wood all Is assistant. Prof. C. R. Harrison Is principal of the town public school and Miss Jessie Morris is assistant.
 Odenville bought about 1500 bales of cotton last year.
 Recent tests have shown that located almost within the limits of the town is one of the finest deposits of fire brick clay in the state. The tests show that the clay Is of superior quality and 1t is very probable that the property will be developed at an early date. Cop per is also found here, but it is not yet known if it exists in paying quanti- ties.
 Rich in Minerals.
 The section is rich in coal and iron, shale and limestone. The possibilities for very large development in these things are very great.
 Machinery is on the ground for the boring of artesian wells MT. Brown Is of the opinion that an abundance of pure water will be found at no very great depth On the mountain not far from the town is one of the largest springs of pure water in this section but it Is hoped that a flowing well may be sunk in the town.
 The town is not yet incorporated. The people have been too busy building and looking after the location of schools and other institutions of the kind to worry with government
 Odenville Is one of the most pro gressive and promising communities I have yet visited in the state. The real backing for the town is the public en- terprise of the farmers in the sur rounding country. They respond nobly to every call for the general good. They have faith in the future of Odenville and are not afraid to put their money and their labor in the building up of the town.
 Odenville is within one and half miles of the geographical center of the county and ideally located for a gen eral meeting place for the people of the county. It is the most accessible place in the county and is becoming a popular place of meeting for county and other affairs of a public nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
ANNISTON WANTS
 A BETTER DEPOT

Anniston. June A.-(SpeciaL )-The com mittee of the chamber of commerce. ap- pointed to make report on the union sta ton, have made report and copies sent to MT. Brooks, superintendent of this di- vision of the Louisville and Nashville, and to the state railroad commission. The matter has already been brought to the attention of the railroad commits sion and Superintendent Brooks has said that the depot Is to be overhauled, but the chamber of commerce. coming in on the proposition. may be the means of get ting new station in keeping with every thing else in the Model City.
 The committee report is as follows:
 Anniston. June Is. 1909. Dr. J. L. Wikle. President Chamber of Commerce, Anniston
 Dear Sr-The committee appointed by you some days ago to make report on the union station of the Louisville and Nashville road at this point beg leave to submit the following:
 l. The station was built many years ago when Anniston was little more than a village. and now, having a population of 20,OOo, with 800 or more passengers daily arriving and departing, the station is ut terly inadequate.
 ,. Having no shed. the passengers must alight from the train and all baggage re- main without any protection from the weather, or, if departing, share the same fate. The interior of the station is in- convenient, uncleany and uncomfortable while the water closets are filthy beyond description, and we strongly recommend that you urge the Louisville and Nash vile road to enlarge this station, rear range it's interior and properly protect passengers and baggage from the weather when arriving or departing.
 If we would emphasize any one partic- ular feature in regard to this station it would be the insanitary and uncleanly condition which ladies and children are forced to endure while waiting for trains. Respectfully,
 J. S. SMITH,
 w. H. WEATHERIY,
 F. P. COOPER,
 Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
COTTON SHOWS
 BIG IMPROVEMENT
RAILROAD IS PROPOSED THAT WILL OPEN NEW TIMBER AND TRUCKING TERRIToRY-NEWs OF CUBA.

Cuba June 21-(SpecfaL) )-The won e1erful recuperative power of cotton has been shown this past week where the farmers have had opportunity to get the fields cleaned. The uplands are in fairly good shape and with no unfa- vorable developments will make fair yield Lowlands have been abandoned for the most part as the farmers real 1ze it is too late to do anything with such wet ground. A feature of all this wet weather has been the way in which Dr. Beavers corn has grown. This land was deeply subsoiled and seems to have taken up the rain so that the corn just kept right on grow ing and now 1t Is green and luxuriant, and bids fair to make the yield of 100 bushels to the acre that Dr. Beavers has been planning and working for The rainy weather cut off the peach crop. Only few crates are going out each day to New Orleans, where good prices are being realized. There seems to be so much water in the peaches that they will rot before reaching the northern markets.
 
 shown here in a sale of large lot of brick by the Cuba Brick and Pottery company at a price as good as was to be had prior to the panic in 1907. This company has kept right on making brick and is now in position to reap the good from better conditions by hay ing the stock on hand to take care of business offered
 Efforts are making to interest capital in a small lumber road to run south from here for a distance of about 20 miles to open up a large body of tim Der that would furnish about eight cars of lumber per day for period of 10 years The timber is mostly held by Wisconsin parties and has been in tangle which now seems to be in fair way of adjustment Rights of way can be easily obtained and the road con- structed for small sum. The mayor of the town has been endeavoring to interest the Alabama Great Southern people in the proposed road with some measure of success. Local parties are prepared to pay for the preliminary survey and secure such other things as may be essential. The truck lands are prettys we'll taken up here and the growth of the industry will depend on a line to open up more soil suita- ble to 1t which lies south of here. The little road would prove an excellent feeder to the Alabama Great Southern at this place in that the trucking in dustry could expand and more lumber go from here, shipments of which have fallen off on account of the long haul from the interior by wagon, which Is too costly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
RAINS CONTINUE.
Farmers in Valley Are Very Much
 Discouraged.

Decatur, June 21.-(Special )-The farm ers in this portion of the state are very much discouraged on account of the heavy rains which have been falling for the past three weeks. Cotton and corn Is badly in the grass and at this time there is no prospect of the rains letting up. One of the heaviest rains of the summer fell today. One of the largest planters in this portion of the state said that on account of the rains this county would not produce enough corn for home consumption
 The farmers in the Tennessee river bot tom lands are even in a worse fix than they are on the uplands and it Is feared that the crops in these bottom lands will be total failure should the rains continue few days longer. Much hay has been lost here on account of the rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
FREIGHT CHARGES
 GO TO THE COURTS
LIGHT AND GAS COM PANY ALLEGES THAT RAIL ROADS DISCRIMINATE IN MAT TER OF COAL CHARGES.

Anniston. June Special. )-Alleg- ing discrimination and overcharge on steam coal rates, the Anniston Electric and Gas company has brought a test suit against the Southern Railway com pany which will in all probability go to the supreme court of the United States, the final outcome being of more than statewide interest.
 Both the Southern and the Louisville and Nash vile haul coal from the Bir mingham district to Anniston at the rate of 50 cents per ton for industries having an outgoing product, while the Electric and Gas company. having no manufactured product to ship, is charged 70 cents per ton.
 \ The plaintiff seeks to recover alleged overcharges from 1905 to 1908. when the case was filed the overcharges al legged amounting to several hundred dollars. Testimony in the case has been taken before Judge Tn omas W. Coleman in the city court, and it will be opened for oral argument on July IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Will Mount Cannon,

Decatur, June 21.-(Special. )-The ladies of the Decaturs are raising funds for the purpose of mounting a cannon which was donated to New Decatur a number of years ago and which has been ly- ing unmounted all these years. The cannon was captured from Spain dur ing the late war and was donated to New Decatur by the national govern ment. During all these years the men of New Decatur have tried time and again to raise funds to mount the can non. but failed. Now the women have taken up the matter and say 1t will be mounted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
THIRTY DAYS FOR
 KILLING CALLAHAN
VERDICT RETURNED BY BESSIE MFR COURT CAUSES CONSIDER ERABLE URPRISE-MAYOR IS STILL AFTER VIOLATORS.

Bessemer, June .-(Special)-Judge Jackson in the city court today took up the criminal docket. This will be the last week of court for the term. J. M. Mehurg was on trial today for the killing of Frank Callahan at the big pipe works some time ago. It will be remembered that Mehurg's statement was that in the discharging of his duties he became in- yolved in difficulty with Callahan and was forced to kill him in self-defense. The trial took up the entire day. the jury returning verdict late this afternoon. Mehurg was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. The verdict caused much surprise and comment.
 The mayor again struck the violators of the prohibition law heavy blow this morning when he sentenced George Berti- son and Gus Clewis to 1S0 days at hard labor and put on an addition of $100 The two were arrested late Saturday night by Parsons and McCabe. MT. McCabe closed the stand of Jim Robinson, who employed Bertison. s. Bivona was up the second time charged with the violation of the prohibition law, but escaped with a light fine on account of defective evidence. He was fined $50. There was the usual quota of Sunday trunks and disorderly conduct to be disposed of.
 The Bessemer Elks will attempt to de- feat the strong team from Ensley next Friday on the Fourth avenue diamond. The local team is good one, being com posed of the following members: Allen, catcher; James Ross, pitcher; Edmund son, first base; G. Ross, second base; Den mis- shortstop; John Ross, third base; Lacey, right field; Rarden, center field; Johnson, left field.
 In spite of the strength of the local boys they will have to hustle to beat the bunch from Ensley, who defeated the Birmingham Elks a few days ago. All the members of the team are confident of victory, and expect to put it over" Ems ley. There will be practice all the re- mainder of the week if the weather per- mits.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Griffin are visit ing Mrs. s. Griffin for the week.
 MT. Harry F'irstbrook. the manager of the Bessemer Gas company is in the city again after business trip to Mobile.
 Mrs w. c. Brown of Chattanooga is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. P. Moore, for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Go to Rifle Practice.

Decatur, June H.-(Special. .)-Capt. Roy c. Horton and Privates Hale and Hicks of Dick Adams Rifles, Company F, Ala bama National Guards, left yesterday for Montgomery where they will take part in the annual target practice. Captain Hor- ton is one of the best rifle shots in the state, having won second place at the state shoot last year and went to Ohio as one of the Alabama representatives
 to the national shoot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
CulIi May Be Referee.

Gadsden, June N.-(Special.)-It has been learned from a source that may be considered reliable that the referee in bankruptcy for the federal court recently created by Congress for this place will be P. E. Culli of the law firm of Culli & Martin. For some time it has been ru- mored that democrat would be appoint ed, but the republicans made last grand rally, and it is now reasonably certain that their man will be landed. MT. Culli is one of the leading attorneys of the Gadsden bar, and man well qualified for the duties of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
NEW TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
Southern Bell Company Improves the
 Service at Hartselle.

Hartselle, June 21-(SpeciaL)-The Southern Bell Telephone company has a force of men here and will begin at once to put in modern telephone exchange, drop system. The company will supplant all the wires and poles with new and larger ones. The exchange will be To- cated in one of the new bricks on Main street. The poles are already here and the wire is being unloaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
NEWS OF FLORENCE.
Ben w. Cunningham Is Elected to the
 Legislature.

Florence, June .-(Special)-Ben W. Cunningham, democratic nominee, was elected at the special election Saturday to fill the unexpired term of John L. Houghston as representative of Lauder dale county. The vote was light, about 400 being cast in the county. There was no opposition.
 Irwin Porter, city clerk, left yesterday for Birmingham, where he Will be mar ried tomorrow to Miss Alethea Wallace. After the ceremony the couple will leave for Florida to be absent several weeks before returning to Florence.
 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Murray Mormon Campbell, a young real estate man here to Miss Fife Her ring of St. Paul, Minn., June 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Editor Retires.

Decatur, June 2.-(SpeciaD-Bob Brown, late editor of the Twin City Telegram, has retired from newspaper work and has engaged in the moving picture bus mess in New Decatur The Twin City Telegram is being managed by A. E. and J. w. Hewlett as formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
CHILD IS SCALDED.
Turns Pot of Boiling Water Over Its
 Body.

Decatur, June -(speciaD-whilep play ing around the kitchen stove at the home of the parents at Simpson, this county. the little child of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Simpson was badly scalded by turning over a pot of boiling water. The child Is suffering much pain and 1t Is said there is but little chance of its recov- arU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
INSPECTS PROSPECTUS,
May Put Southern Iron and Steel in
 Operation.

Gadsden. June H-(Special) )-Joseph A. Durfee, general superintendent of the local plants of the Southern Iron and Steel company, has returned to this city and is now at work making an examina- ton of the properties to decide upon the needed repairs While no definite state ment Is made 1t is generally understood that work on the repairs will now go forward rapidly as men and material can be had to carry out the plans of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
COUNTRY CLUB.
Working Committees Are Appointed at
 Anniston.

Anniston, June 2.-(Special. )-There was a. meeting at 10 o'clock today of the Country club In the city courtroom, pre- sided over by John B. Knox, with A. H. Sheppard as secretary. Several com mittees were appointed in furtherance of the scheme to build house and provide a resort that will be equal to any found in the south.
 MT Knox, Judge T. w. Coleman and D. c. Blackwell were made a committee on incorporation. A committee on plans for the clubhouse is composed of pr. R. l.. Bowcock, l.. T. Smith and A. w. Bell, while c. D. Kline. Judge Coleman and L. c. Watson constitute a committee on subscriptions.
 There will be another meeting of the club In the city courtroom at 10 a. m. Saturday at which time the above com 'mittees are expected to make reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Allen May Die.

Anniston, June 21.-(Special. .)-As a re- suit of the shooting at Hobson City yes- terday, Bill Allen is said to be still lowering very near death. and Marshall Hurd Is still confined in the county jail to which place he voluntarily came after the shooting to await developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Criminal Cases on Trial.

Decatur, June 21.-(Special)-Th crim- final docket of the Morgan county law and equity court was taken up today with Judge Thomas W. Vert presiding. There are a number of important cases on the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
BASEBALL = Birmingham

BASEBALL - Birmingham ts. Atlanta in Atlanta July 5. Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets on July 2, 8, 4 and 5, limited 9th, for $6.70. Four daily trains. BIRMING- HAM SPECIAL leaving 9::30 a. m. will reach Atlanta in time for the game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-29
OPERA HOUSE.

With the production OF "a Hall
Breeds Love" which opens tonight at
the Opera House, for three nights ruu'
by the Guy johnson Stock Company,
marks q new era 10 the succ:ssiul run
here of that splendid organization. 10
this, as is other productions to follow
an unusually large cast Is required and q
number of new faces will be seen, aside
from a band Of Indians 10 picturesque
psrb, Who will appear 10 "Hslf Breeds
Love" at intervals throughout The entire
three acts.
Owing 10 this additional expense In
enlsrging the company AID adding q
costume department, the management 10
compelled to make a slight advance In
the price OF admission, which hereafter
will be rs follow: General admission III
cents, children s. Reserved stats 10 and
20 cents. -,
The patrons OF tho theatre will readily
admit that the productions given in the
past we're we'll worth many times the
admission charged, and doubtless Will
gladly meet the extra small advance 10
The scale With the came generous spirit
which has marked their appreciation OF
Mr.. Johnson's eAotts 10 the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-29
DEATHS.

Mr.. Charles M. Koones, for years the
secretary and treasurer Of the Capital
Traction Company, and one Of the most
generally known busintss men OF Wash
i1gtou, died In that city last night. de
leaves four children. Mr.. Koones was
rs years old. The deceased was born 10
Alexaudrls, In 1888 and Was a son OF
the late Ooarlss Koones, who many
years ago conducted the cabinet bust
CESS on the northwest corner OF Ktog
and Columbus streets. B,iore the out
break OF the civil war be moved TO Rich
moud, remsiuiUg there as member Of
the Home Guards, military company,
organized for the protection OF the Con-
federste capital. At the close OF the
war be moved to Lexington, Va, where
he wac engaged In business when called
to Washington. His wife was Mics
Kuellsr, of Clarke county, Va, who
died last May.
Mr.. Edwin Cecil Lee died at the
Alexandria Hospital at sn early hour
this morning from psrltonitles following
an attack OF appendicitis. The deceased
was SO years old. He was a native oil
Bedford SPRING., Va. The deceased
leaves a widow, Mra. janet Lee, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Julius DreIfus.
Henry Harper, son of Mr.. 81. d.
Harper, OF this city, died last Wetk In Q
hospital In Massachusetts. The deceased
had been q sufferer from tuberculosis.