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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Bessemer Druqqists.

The druggists of Bessemer met this evening with representative of the Ma tional association looking to the organiza- tion of a branch of the body in Bessemer. The druggists feel that their interests will be benefited if they are connected with the central body. and an organization is perfected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
lie Openings Yesterday

| and threw Into bold relief the fashionable figures shown in the windows on the street side of the building Along the avenue the flowers were yiolets tastefully arranged with sprays of foliage. Here are exhibited furnishings for men and boys.
 Tine hats shown by Pizitz have the un- mistekable mark of the fashionable mill liner. Some are imported from the for eien shops but many of the very modish ones are fashioned by the experienced hands of the Pizitz makers. Among the imported ones are mooels bearing the names of Durebette. Chauvain, Paonne, Denet and Georgette. Some of these are exhibited in the windows. There is one of medium size with rolling brm of heavy jet with trimming of black and white willow plumes which fall like cascade over the side. A wide hat with slightly curvjpg brim is straw Tn the pastel shades and adorned with fruit and foliage. A white chip basket shape from the Pizitz workroom has a bunch of pink roses and a band of black velvet ribbon term1nat- ing in graceful streamers. An all white hat is adorned with willow plumes anu large pearl cabuchon. A chic tan hat of small dimensions has a shaded brown French plume caught with a gold ca- buchon and diametrically opposite In type is the large hat, apricot in tint, wreathed in strawberries small stovepipe hat fig developed in reseda green yeltd Drdlu and ornamented with freen frosted grapes.
 The display of lingerie frocks is par ticularly momentous. There is an elab- crate one fashioned of Battenberg laces and fashioned along graceful, flowing lines. Another lovely one Is of sheer tucks and lace, the fiounce finished in frill of wide lace. Two dainty lingerie frocks are built over foundation of azure.
 In the ready-to-wear departments on the second floor the decorations were most | festive Woodland smilax in graceful sprays gave a touch of freshness In the sh8w cases where were displayed the ar ray of dainty lingerie waists. A number of plants added to it's gala attire. An orchestra played here throughout the hours of the opening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Short News.

The Lewis case is still on trial in the Bessemer city court with prospects of it reaching the jury on Thursday.
 Griff Sutton, a negro wanted in Geor- gia, was arrested by Detectives Parsons and McCabe at Piney Woods Tuesday, and will be held for the Georgia officers.
 Mrs. Burt Lytle is to give "tackey' party for the benefit of the First Presby- terian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Last Rehearsal.

The last rehearsal before the Osborne minstrels entertain on Thursday evening at the Hippodrome was held tonight. The programme is well arranged, and will be one that will give an evening of rare pleasure to all who attend. Cars stop at the Hippodrome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Taft Accepts Invitation.

Washington, March 24.-President Taft will attend the Meckenburg celebration at Charlotte, N. C., May 20 He accepted an invitation today The anniversary of the declaration of independence has been celebrated in Charlotte for many years, but a President has never been there before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
To Perfect oroanization.

The Columbian Woodmen will meet at the office of Jacobs & Son in Bessemer Friday evening and perfect the organ ization that has been worked up by Con- sul General John c. Graham, Jr. The charter list will have about 40 on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Feeder & Berk.

Feeder & Berk's, known as "The Fash ion" formally exhlulted their stock of smart spring wearing apparel yesterday to patrons and friends. The reputation, for exclusiveness, originality and elegance of design which was made when The Fashion was established, was well sus- tained at the spring opening. Not a large shop, the aim has always been per lection of quality, and in looking over the tailored gowns, lingerie frocks, fancy bodices, shopping bags, neckwear and belts. one finds an interesting variety of stunning models. The display windows are tastefully adorned with evidences of the fetching gowns and accessories to be found within.
 One of the prettiest frocks shown is tailored model built of rosewood mirage. The coat is three-quarters in length and a touch of Arabian embroidery is shown on the collar and cuffs. A two-piece raiah costume is in the natural color and shows touches of black satin on the collar and cuffs. A three-piece suit in champagne cloth is stunning. smart French serge is developed in light gray with a series of tucks on sleeves ana coat Three large jet buttons confine the front of the coat which is exceptionally grace ful Jet buttons are noted on many of the costumes. Linen gowns of many oolors were examined yesterday by the patrons of the store. Some are embroid- cred. many are braided and others, espe- ciallv those made wl.n the separate coat, are lace trimmed.
 Cunning little hats, frocks, belts and other accessories tor little people are chosen with the same discretion and taste evidenced in the array Of articles Tor the adornment of 'my lady modish.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
People of Sharon Expectant.

Sharon. Pa, March 24-Beieving that the most interesting part of the story of the kidnapping of Willie Whitla is yet to come, the people of Sharon are waiting in eager expectancy for the positive iden- tihcation of all the persons arrested at Cleveland last night. That others besides those who are now charged with the crime are implicated in itsis doubted by few and that the other part of the case promises a sensation when the facts be- come known is believed.
 That there would be an effort to pre- vent the making public of names which may be involved in the case was sur missed today by reason of activity in cer- tain lines, but the probability is that the parties in custody will not be per mitted to withhold the names of other persons implicated when the case comes to trial.
 Thomas Boyle of this city, manager of the Shenango hotel, owned by the widow of his uncle. John Boyle, who died re- gently, left this afternoon for Cleveland after receiving a message from cousin saying the man in custody is his brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25

Linton lodge, No. 130, Knights of Pyth- ias. will hold a meeting tomorrow night at the hall, and all members are requested to be on hand, as G. w. Vores, a promi- nent Pythian of Montgomery will be pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Yellow Fever Disappearing.

Bridgetown, Barbadoes. March 24.-The yellow fever is gradually disappearins from Barbadoes, there having been ohiy 20 new cases in the last month. Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25

She was dressed like a nurse. But I am sorry for papa. Mamma has worried. an awful lot and I guess I wouldn't want to go through 1t again. Jiminie Ain't it exciting?'
 The Whitlas left for Sharon at O o'clock
 The police were able today for the first time positively to locate the house in which the Whitla boy was held while in Cleveland. It is the Granger" down. town apartment~house of the better order It is located on Prospect avenue, North east near East Twenty-second street The man and woman rented a suite on the second floor, front. Willie said he spent considerable time at the front win dow and noticed the names on the street cars which passed. He also said he read a sign across the street which he remembered. It was through the aid of the signs and the street car signs that the lair of the kidnapers was located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Colds Cause Headache

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Louis Pizitz.

The dry goods store of Louis Pizitz was never before in it's history so attractive as when yesterday its patrons were in in vited to the opening exhibition of the spring styles. The windows are well ment in gowns, hats, shoes and lingerie, and no detail was forgotten when they were adorned for the spring opening
 Garlands of multi-colored. roses made A backrround suggestive of the season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
WILLIE WHITLA
 IDENTIFIES THE
 TWO klDNAPERS

held, and that Whitla could see him there if he cared to assist in the prosecution of the man and woman in custody. MT Whitla then went to the police station, but was not allowed to see the prisoners himself He was informed by the chief that the only Identification he desired was that which the boy Willie could make The chief also told. Mir Whitla that if he did not care to make the Identification in the usual manner he could return to sharon and that the prisoners would be prosecuted here on the charge of black mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Agreement Is Reached.

The father of the boy who was stolen then agreed to have Willie see the man and woman An hour later MT. and Mrs Whitla, their children and Janitor Sloss appeared before the chief of police.
 The man was the first one taken be- fore them. Boyle was a little pale and nervous. There was a faint smile upon his lips. He was seated before the party, which formed a semi-circle in front of him.
 Chief Koehler asked Willie if he had ever seen the man before.
 'sSure." said Willie, brightly. Why, that is the man I left Sharon with. He took me to Cleveland, then to Ashtabula, and back to Cleveland
 The boy was asked the same question again to make certain of his memory, and again the lad declared he was posi- tive.
 He had a mustache when l first saw him at the schoolhouse,' Willie supple mented, "but he must have cut 1t OH later This is the way he looked when last saw him in Cleveland
 Boyle smiled sarcastically throughout the recital, but said not word. He eyed his accusers dehantly. When Willie con cluded Boyle was taken back to his cell and the woman was brought in.
 She was defiant and naughty in her de- meanor Blanlxly she stared at Whitla and the other members of the party. Her only relapse from the indignant manner was when she first saw Willie. The woman smiled.
 Immediately Willie walked up to hei and extending his hands, said: HOW oo you do?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25

Tickets on sale daily until April 30, ~ith privileges of stopover.
 r.ouasvfIle, Ky, and Return .$11.05
 Tfckets will be sold April II, 12, 19 .nd 20. with final return limit April 26. sn~cial Homeseekers' Tickets to the west and Northwest. on sale first and ,bird Tuesdays of each month, limited for return until twenty-five days from late of sale.
 A--rv to P. Sid Jones, ID. P. A., 10th
 Phones e77, Birminghan, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
Woman Recognizes Boy.

Hello, Wille, the woman replied as
 she placed her hand upon his head and
 caressed him for an instant.
 The boy was then questioned by the
 chief of police.
 "Yes, I know her." he said "She was
 the nurse who took care of me in Cleve-
 land. She was with me most of the time" :" Notwithstanqirlg the woman's former
 assertion that there would be sensation when she was identified or when Whitla saw her. she and Whitla looked at each other without any outward evidence of recognition.
 After the brief examination by the chief the woman was taken back to the jail. Whitla would make no comment regard ing the woman
 The movements of the Whitla party were greatly hampered. Thousands of persons followed their every movement and at the police station the officers had difficulty :n handling the throng Coun- ty Prosecutor Cline, who is in charge or the grand jury, said 1t would be better if they were tried in Pennsylvania, as the laws in that state are much more severe, the extreme penalty for kidnap- | ing being life imprisonment, the prose cutor said That is what they deserve if guilty. For that reason they VIII M pe taken to Sharon for trial nrst | TOT any reason they escape punlsnrneh. ,is .neis thsy cannot escape entirely, as we would arrest them and try them on the charge | of blackmail We shall watch the case closely.
 Willie Tells Experiences. when asked about his experiences with l tba kidnapers Willie talked with childish ] frankness. .I had a good time because they were | ,,ce to me- he said. "rhe hardest part was when the man made me walk five l noiIes near home. After that we rode or trains. Hc gave me candy and lots of good things to eat. I didn't like being | in the house so much. but they said
 was sick The first time I saw the woman was at the house where they kept me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25

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 family laxative Liver pills All vegetable Ask doctor about them
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
Mark TWain'S I.aZineSS.

w. Landsittel is the griZzled fore
man of the Lyons Republican, which
is the republican organ of Wayne
county.
eve been in this business for so
years now he said to a Times re-
porter last week as he stroked his
gray mustache, 'ani I have seen
some lazy people in my time. Yes,
sir, while the newspaper business is
exacting and telling on the nerves it
does harbor real lazy folks from
time to time
Whom do you consider the cham
pion lazy man of the newspaper
game?" he was asked.
THAT is so easy to answer" was
his reply with a wan smile Almost
any of the real old-timers in this
business would give you his name
right off the bat. Why, Mark Twain
holds the belt"
The Republicans foreman reflect
ed.
81 was a printers devil on the Buff
falo Express 40 years ago." he said,
"and one of my duties was to sweep
the room where reporters and edit
ors worked. Every day during the
time that Mark was a partner in the
publication of the Express I was
bribed by him in the cause of rest
and ease. would sweep every corner
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
Alternative is Easy.

Rabbio Stephen Wise of New York
said epigrammaticaly at the Colony
club:
I'VE face today two tragic para
doxes-first, the unemployed man,
who has a right to work, and, sec
ond, the employed child, who has a
right not to work"
A reporter complimented Rabbi
Wise upon this epigram's brilliance
brilliant or not, it is true" the
rabbi answered. ct is particularly
true in the child's case. The child
poor thing, is always getting the
worst of it. Some legal and permits
sible way is always being found to
do him wrong
Rabbi Wise smiled.
There was little boy" he said
who was given underdone apple pie
for supper The little boy ate heart
lily of the pie, it disagreed with him
and in great pain he roared Justify
"A visitor said with frOwn to his
mother:
He's got no business to yell like
that. If he were my child he'd get d
good, sound spanking
He deserves it, the mother ad
mitted. L don't believe, though, in
spanking him on full stomach
Neither do L. said the visitor
but you can turn him over
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
MEMORIAL DAY AND PATRIOTISM.

the Army of the Republic will gather
graves those who fell battle and of tosd
died the civil nj Washington. Memorial Day
should furnish good the people of the
of awakened public The disgrace
which has fallen the state by the betrayal of the trust imposed in
them officials should be expted by deep humiliation and
should that hereafter his suffrage should not be
drunken centiou grating apant for public honors
The revelations of wholesale dishonesty which daily being
brought to light by the investigating committee at Olympia the
suit of Indifference the part the voter The fair
of Washington has been ed and the shortcomings of her
heraed far wide by the the derimen of the
But fortunately the who today the executive chair
in whose qestoned integrity the entire state has confidence
disgrace which has befalen the
commonwealth His hands should be upheld and he should be
that the investigation official dishonesty should be
call the legislature special to deal
effectively with he should be strongly supported by pub
lie in taking such step
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17

lof that room, and when I came to
Marks desk, on which his feet re-
posed, he would look me over and
ask me to go away. I don't want
my part of the Office cleaned up he
would say. Please don't make me
move, I'm so comfortable Then he
would give me nickel to get away
from him and leave him in his own
corner without any of the debris of
the business cleared away. He would
rather die there in the dust and
truck than uncross his legs or tilt his
chair back so that 1 could sweep
up"
Brother Landsittel stopped the
press long enough to find out what
was chipping the corners of his pages
as they were swept downward from
the big rollers.
Yes, SIR he ruminated, che was
certainly lazy. One day he gave me
a nickel to dot an Il in his copy for
him. He did certainly enjoy life,
that man did New York Times.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
The Cheerful Deacon.

Former Governor Glenn of North
Carolina tells this story, apropos of
President Tafts boost of the possum
to fame:
Three colored brethren, happening
to meet at crossroads on eday. fell
into a discussion. Elder Jackson
stated that in his opinion the country
was going to the dogs, therefore he
allowed he was a pessimist.
Elder Hightower combatted this
view, seeing that the panic was about
over and the price of cotton was on
the rise. He declared himself a firm
optimist.
When Deacon Powell was called on
for his opinion, he scratched his head
reflectively for a moment, and said:
"Well, bruiderin', hit pears to me
dat simmons is bout ripe now, thuf-
fo' 1 spects I is a possumist! "-Buf-
falo Commercial.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE.
Fate of Sandy's Sausages.


The story that Harry Lauder told
at the Scotch dinner the other night
might not be worth retelling but for
the fact that the men from the Land
of cakes seem to have taken it a bit
amiss More than one of the men
who ought to be exposing their
knees to pneumonia ON some heather
clad hill, but who have been piling
up riches on this side instead, have
intimated that Lauder shamed his
native land by telling it. So here
goes for a repetition, although the
delightful dialect that Lauder uses
must of necessity be only initiated
"Theer was poor young mon, "
said Lauder, who lived in Glasgie.
An his landlady liked to mither him
and livery MORN and livery night she
wad gil him freit eggs. He got tired
of eggs, and so he asst fren, wheer
he warked what else he might ha'
to eat. L always eat sausages,' said
the fren'. When the poor young mon
passed a meatshop on his way home
thot night, he bought him a pooh
of sausages, and gied them to his
landlady. Cook them for me in the
morrn,' said he. An how will cook
they things?' asked the landlady.
Like we wad feesh,' said he But
the next MORN theer was his fret
eggs anst more. 'Wheer are ma
sausages?' said he to his landlady.
'Weel,' said she, we tauld me to cook
'em like I wad feesh. An when
had finisht cleanin' they things, theer
was naught left ''-Cincinnati Times
Star.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
Joke Anglers the Judge.

Judge BalcOm was talking to a
crowd on the street a few days ago
telling them the proper way to put
shingles on a house. He said:
The old rule was to allow six in
ches of the single to show to the
weather. but that is too much. You
should allow not more than four in
ches to show"
Some wag remarked in matter OF
fact tone to the Judge: How would
it do not to let any show" The
Judge replied: I've seen roofs made
that way; but it takes great many
shingles"
Then the Judge wanted to get mad
when the crowd laughed.-Twiggs
County (Ga.) Citizen.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
"FOr the Administration"

Since Franklin MacVeagh has ia
ken hold as secretary of the treasury
there has been a great deal of specu-
lation concerning possible changes in
the personnel of his force. While he
has made several appointments, he
has not asked about the political
faith of his suboriinates. Possibly
he doesn't think it worth while. This
revives a story of when Charles Fos-
ter of Ohio became a member of the
cabinet.
When Secretary Foster came to
take charge Of the treasury depart
ment in Washington he said to John
G. Carlisle, the retiring chief
How does your department stand
politically"
What do you mean?" was the
response.
II mean about how many repub>
licans and about how many democrats
have you here?"
Carlisle gave a queer smile, and,
putting his arm on the shoulder of
his friend, said
Foster, you will find that the men
here are unanimously in favor of the
stratiOn-Whether it is demo-
cratic or republican" - Washington
Post.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
IMPROVED RAILROAD FACILITIES.

Hereafter Wenatchee will not be out OF the
from middle The schedule of the Great Northern
which effect week from today will make possible for
from St Louis Kansas City and Omaha
Wenatchee Heretofore from
that section usually the points by of the Northern
Pacific this North Yakima viii have advantage
Wenace railroad facilities and she will have divide honO
Washington the number of tourists which she
will entertain.
people inform their friends
the middle this opportunity visit Wenatchee the
Seattle The residents of the Column
ba should also be equally interested this matter and offer induce
visit the country The Lake Chean
from scenic of should be attractive side trip
if the advantages of such properly set forth by
Advertising all North Central Washington will
the number of visitors few weeks that has had at
ytime heretofore
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17

Mrs. F. A. Spalinger and Mrs.
Louisa Newman arrived this week
from Wenatchee. They both hold
land on the Martin Miller homestead
and are looking for a residence in
town wher they will stay. Mrs. Spal-
niger is the widow of Frank SPAIN
ger who was accidentally killed in
Wenatchee several weeks ago while
employed on the city water system.
Independent.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17
The Most Common Cause of Suffering

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suffering than any other disease, for
the reason that it is the most COM
mon of all ills, and it is certainly
gratifying to sufferers to know that
Chamberlain's Liniment will afford
relief, and make rest and sleep pos
sible. In many cases the relief from
pain, which is at first temporary, has
become permanent, while in old peo-
pie subject to chronic rheumatism,
often brought on by dampness or
changes in the weather, permanent
cure cannot be expected; the relief
from pain which this liniment affords
is alone worth many times its cost.
rs and so cent sizes for sale by all
dealers.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-17

|. A. Navarro, state road surveyor
for Okanogan, Douglas and Chelan
counties, passed through town Tues
day on his way to Winthrop, where
he will make a survey of the site for
the proposed North Fork bridge on
the Barron state wagon road.
-Methow Valley News.