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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
Left Rloomlnu Alone.

"If you only knew what to expect"
sighed the hostess; "but you don't and
can't. Last month l went out and
bought flowers for my party. Then
my friends all sent me fiowers-roses,
carnations, some orchids. This month
I didn't buy myself flowers. expecting
the same. and, my goodness! There
wasn't single blooming flower in the
fiat. Not a one of them sent even .
bud"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

room. When she responded Bentley
handed her a note which read;
II have been stricken with what Is
my third stroke of paralysis. Won't
you be kind enough to send for a pa
troll wagon to have me removed to the
hospital?'
The request was acceded to, but the
wagon was out, and Bentley was 30
informed Then he wrote another
note:
II would like to have q cab, il you
would be so kind as to get me one
The landlandy was unable to find a
messenger to dispatch for cab, and
when she offered to go for one herself
Bentley wrote: mo: I'll take a car
and go to the hospital myself"
Putting on his hat and coat, Bent
ley wrote good-by to his landlady,
boarded car, and when he reached
the hospital, got off without any trou-
Bile whatever. He then lighted cigar
and stood outside the hospital en-
trance until it was finished.
In the institution he wrote his COM
plant on his pad and was examined
by the physician in the receiving ward.
Then he was put to bed, and to the
marvel of all the attending doctors, re-
tained his wonderful composure and
until death came.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
When Whistler Scored.

A patronizing young lord was seat
ed opposite the late James Mcneil
Whistler at dinner one evening. Dur
ing lull in the conversation he adj
justed his monocle and leaned for
ward toward the artist. "Aw, " know.
Mr.. Whistler" he drawled, Il pahssed
your house this mawning." Thank
you" said Whistler quietly. Thank
you very much"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

not until the foreman had gone back
to the trolley tracks and got uni
formed man would the dog permit him
to enter his own Office. After Tillott
put on uniform coat the dog made
friends with him at once.
Roxy goes all over Long Island on
the trains and trolley cars. When
ever he is seen he Is made welcome
by the trainmen, the same as they
did when the dog used to accompany
Baldwin on his tours of inspection
Now. however, they share their lunch
ca with the dog. and the station men
see to 1t that he has the warmest
nook by the stove at night.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
One Woman,a son>me.

The thrifty wife of an officer in our
army saw no reason why the big
sheets of linen paper covered with fig.
ures and calculations should be
thrown away. She begged all she could
get, soaked them, and for her reward
had enough fine linen to make frocks
and blouses for the family. The ink
does not go through the surface finish
and so perfect treasure lies under
meath to be had for bit of hot water
and the asking.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
PARALYzED man WRITES
As DEATH APPROACHES
WITH POWER or SPEECH GONE,
WALKS TO HOSPITAL, SMOKES
LAST CIGAR, AWAITS END.

Philadelphia.-0ne of the most re-
ularkable cases Of vitality known in
local medical circles and one destined
to prove mystery until an autopsy 10
made, preceded the death of VIII
Ham w. Bentley, IS years old.
DIN the German hospital. He was
fully conscious to the end, being able
to move about with freedom, but had
lost the power OF speech.
BENTLEY was stricken in his apart
ments. His vocal cords were first az
fected When he lost the power OF
speech he walked downstairs and
knocked on the door of his landlady's
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
Wise Advice.

Endeavor to be always patient Of
the faults and imperfections of others.
for thou hast many faults and imper-
fections of thine own that require a
reciprocation of forbearance If thou
art not able to make myself that
which thou wishest to be, how canst
thou expect to mold another in con.
formity to thy will?-Thomas a KEN
pis.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
To Xiii Moths In Carpet.

If moths are in carpet. turn 1t
over and iron on the wrong side with
good hot fat iron. Then sprinkle
the floor underneath literally with tur-
pentine, pouring it into the cracks in
the floor. II there are any. Rub the
turpentine in. and then you can turn
back your carpet. Repeat this treat
ment two or three times.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
BuroIars' LEAGUE.

Rules of a Burglars League OF
which he was president. were found
on Jean Relauci, who was arrested re-
Gently at Lyons. One provided for the
exclusion of ANY member who shows
incapacity for the profession, and is
arrested thrice in succession" anoth-
er provided for an admission test; and
third insisted on the equal division
of the spoils.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

AS in the unfortunate marriage the
most minute and Indifferent things
are objects of the sharpest resent
ment,. so in happy one they are oc.
casions of the most exquisite satisfac.
tion.-Sir Richard Steele.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
poa Gave Hint to ston.

Speaking on Domestic Surgery" at
Rayleigh, Essex, Miss Violet Dering
stopped when she saw her dog yawn.
She explained that he invariably ae-
companied her to her meetings and
yawned when he thought she had
spoken enough. - Lcndon Evening
Standard.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
MORTGAGE on = Cat.

A mortgage on cat is not often
heard Of However, the other day
there was filed In the recorders office
a chattel mortgage. the consideration
of which was $40 The property on
which the money was secured was de-
scribed as "a cat called John. Go
lumbus Dispatch
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

Eight lines of manual training; min
branches of agriculture and nature
study; household economics; cotto
grading; forestry, biology, botany, an
atomy and physiology, physics, chem
istry, all tahe common school branch.
es, algebra, geometry, rhetoric, and
literature; primary methods; voca
music, psychology and pedagogy.
The cost Of board and lodging fol
the entire time will be thirteen (S13)
dollars. Teachers who desire further
information can obtain the same By
writing to d. G. Hull, director of the
summer school, Agricultural College
Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
shins, sixts Ser

1t is superfluous 10 comment on the
beneficent possibilities of the sE1ken
bell, which. in effect. endows ships
with the sixth sense" that fish are
supposed 20 possess-the ability to
sense, in the deep sea, the fact that
land is near.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
Deed Of Mean Man.

NJ. Colombies, a merchant of Paris
had his revenge on a former sweet
heart, lady of Rouen. when he left
her by his will a legacy of $4,000 for
having, some 90 years before. refused
to marry him, through which," states
the will, Il was enabled to live inde-
pendently and happily as a bachelor
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

AT Woolbrook, Sirmouth, England.
tame rabbit had six young ones. The
mother was killed accidentally. The
house cat has since fostered and
fondled them. and is bringing them up
as if they We're her own kittens.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

"Man was arrested here the other
day." says the Philosopher of Folly.
because he confessed that he had
one wife too many. And it proved
that he wasn't bigamist, after all
Cleveland Leader.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27
British Museum Has 4coo.ooo Rooks

I'm the British museum there are
at the present time over 1000, 900
books occupying As miles of shelves" "
said DR.. Fortescue. keeper of the mu-
scum printed books, at dinner of the
International Association of Anti.
Quarian Booksellers
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

The first application of electric heat
ing for household use was the electric
fiatiron Now there are hundreds Of
thousands Of electric flatirons in use
in private homes and laundries.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-27

The first iron steamship was built
In 1880.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
FARMS WANTED

w WANTED-Informati regarding a good farm for sale; not particular about loca- tion; wish to hear from owner only. who will sell direct to buyer. give price, de- scription and state when possession can
 be had Address l.. Darbyshlre Box 1901 D. Rochester, N. Y. 2-2s-1st- -su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-Under pressure, lots 50x140 located Oh Lee avenue one block north of Burney Station, West End. Elevated
 level choice lots. VIII sell you these lots for $1575 cash or you can assume a mortgage for. say ss9; balance cash
 The regular price is s35ao, but necessity knows no law. You never before were offered such a bargain. Come go with me. Wesley M. Smith, of s. Bethea 8 Co.,, 2O27 3rd Ave. 5-S-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-A number of second hand engines and boilers; good shape and bargains. 10 to 50 horse power. Geo. E.
 Lum Machine and Supply Go. 5-S-1ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
WANTED-s

WANTED-To exchange beautiful East Lake home; will trade $500 equity in d handsome home, residence, outhouse, barn, etc, worth $3500, for good property in Texas or Oklahoma, Balance, 5000, can be paid out at S25 per month. This house comprises handsome, high land lots, near the ear and the college The Lacy Realty company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR sALE-splendidly located South Highlands home by a customer who wants to change 1t for automobile runa- bout. Hill Ferguson, Bell 2460
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-20 acres fine land on Monte vallo road, about two miles from city; good for country home or subdivision; $600 per acre Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-A charming home, just fin- ished; never been occupied; No. 513, lo- cated on St. Charles avenue, between Jefferson and College streets, Prince ton, West End; rooms; bath; sanitary and electric lights; elegant cabinet man. tels; sliding doors; hard oil finish; pure white walls; Acme plaster; 40-gallon hot water boiler in kitchen; e-foot porch. front and side; solid brick foun- dation; cement walks; price, s325O; terms will suit you. Wesley M. Smith of s.
 Bethea 6 Co.,, 2027 4d avenue. 5-s-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

TRAVELLING salesmen earn from 5000 10 $500 year and expenses. Write for our free book How to Succeed As a Salesman and secure position as trav- cling salesman with a reliable firm. Bradstreet System, Rochester, N. Y.
 h-2-5t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
ONE CENT A WORD

RATEs-one cent word n dayi no nd: taken for less than 25 cents for hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
PERSONAL

BED-WETTING completely cured, all ages Trial treatment of Pen-ine, with full advice, free. The Missouri Remedy company, dept. 100. St. Louis, Mo.
 1-31-1st-su WOULD you marry if suited? Matrimo- nial paper containing hundreds of ad- vertisements marriageable people from all section, rich. poor, young, old, Pro- testants, Catholics mailed sealed free E. J. Gunnels, Toledo, Ohio. 4-4-4t-su ANdZT GOLDEN Seed Company wili give to any poultryman calling this week g 25c book on poultry; full of sound chicken sense. Call 2012 First avenue or send 4c 4-1S-4t-su SEND for free samples Milwaukee Fruit Jar Holder and Cover wrench. Every woman who cans fruit buys; big profits. A. D. Edgren Co.,, Milwaukee, Wis.
 3-H-sun-tf MARRIAGD paper; highest character; in corporated; 18th year; 5000 members; paper sealed; send 10c. B. A. Love. Box 1900, Denver, Col
 AUTHORS seeking a publisher should communicate with the Cochrane Pub fishing company, 5S0 Tribune Building, New York City.
 FREE-Your fortune told from cradle to grave, what l tell comes true; send
 
 Cooley. Box 59, Norton Mills, vt. WOULD you marry if suited? Matri- monial paper containing hundreds ad- vertisements marriageable people from all sections, rich. poor, young, old Protestants, Catholics, mailed sealed free. F. J. Gunnels, Toledo, o. 5-9-4t-su HUMANITY-Wri me and I will tell you how to get new life, health and energy without drugs dope. diet, belts and such; for two e-cent stamps I will send anyone the pictures of 22 famous people and copies of letters from them, also charts, diagrams and complete in- structions all in plain English Address Humanity 602 J. Farragut avenue, Chi cago, III.
 REWARD offered of S25 to any one giy- ing information that will lead to the Identification of party poisoning dog be- longing to J. c. Vines, 3522 Huntsville avenue, Brighton. Money is deposted with Brighton Drug Store and will stand for 30 days.
 -STRAYED-STOLEN LOsT-Downtown district, jet and gold pin; one pearl set Return to w B. Lewis, 622 Woodward buildingt
 5-S-3t LOST-Tuesday between city and Cahaba river, black ribbon watch fob, with gold medal from Hartford Life Insur- ance company, and triangular amethyst Reward to finder if delivered to 221 Fist street. T. D. Howard. 5-s-3t SPRAYED OR STOLHN-From South Highlands pointer dog of good sire, ears and cheeks liver with wide white blaze, body white. Answer to name of Rick. Reward. T. T. Ashford, 1910 Avenue J.
 5-A-3t LOST-Between Five Points and 17th street, laev's sr's+ go'S hunting case ,,-.z Phone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Rooms = WANTED = Board

Rooms = WANTED - Board WANTED-To rent entire second floor in home with private family; not less than four rooms; modern oonveniences; by family of four; no small children references exchanged. Address D-So care Age-Herald 5-8-2t WANTED-By two refined young ladies, room with two meals in private fam fly, Southside preferred. References exchanged. Address W9s, care Age Herald.
 WANTED-Three nice unfurnshed con meeting rooms; conveniently located. Ad- dress F'-99 care Age-Herald. WANTED-F1ve or six rooms furnished or apartment for summer. Address C. 9S Age-Herald. 5-S-2t WANTED-To rent, three or four rooms close in, suitable for light housekeep- ing w T. Weekley, care McClure's Ten-C Cent Store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-A good, gentle buggy horse, 800 to 1000 pounds; not over years old. City broke. Apply at once 1916 Avenue l. Bell phone 3SS0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
ONE CENT A WORD

RATEs-one cent a word n dny, no nd. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accOmpany every erdPr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-By couple (without children), furnished house for summer. Must be in good location and care of house con- sidered in making terms, Any bank in city given as reference X-9S, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
WANTED-HEJP

" ~~@ =
 ANYBODY, either sex. can make q daily all year raising mushrooms for hotels and restaurants with my spawn in eel lars, slseds, boxes, etc.. free Illustrated instruction booklet Hiram Barton, 329 West 18th street. New York. 5-2-4t-su WANTED-Men and ladies to write us about our free scholarship. including tools, and a nice position waiting when you have finished; write for free book let Birmingham Barber College, Bir- mingham Ala 5-2-8t-su-we-fr WANTED-Twenty- pupils to learn portrait work, crayon, pastelle, sepia albumen; taugh by expert; learn in four to six weeks; earn s25 a week. Ad- i dress Portrait School, 1527 N. 17th street, city.
 WOMEN and men make $2 to $4 daily selling my medical specialties. Dr. Samuel Bartlett Taylor, Box 605, Louis vile, Ky.
 START a dyeing, cleaning and pressing establishment; unlimited field; enor nous profits; capital needed; we teach you the secrets by mail; particu- lars free. Ben-Vonde Co.,, Dept. IF, Charlotte. N. c.
 WANTED-Brisht boys and girls to work in paper box factory. Good work. Ap- ply at once. Marx Paper Box Manufac- turing Co.,, 1706 4th avenue WANTED-25 mine machine men, also 25 loaders, day or contract salesman, coffee house one who understands blending, roasting and managing sales men. 45S Hood bldg.
 WANTED-P1anist, sight reader, imme- diately; also useful stock people. Apply Savoy theatre, Pratt City. WANTED-Highest cash price paid for Piedmont and White Roll coupons. Room 403 Jefferson County Bank.
 6-9-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-To sell $50 worth of waive notes payable S125 monthly, bear s per cent interest, will allow 10 per cent off of face which means IS per cent with safety 816 Brown Marx Bldg Bell phone 1264.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

to list property with us for sale or for rent. We have fa- cilities for getting results. Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
WANTED-BOARDERS

BOARD and lodging. 22o9 9th ave.
 4-11-2st ROOM and board; also day board 1903 9th avenue. 5-S-3t NICELY furnished rooms and board: also rooms for light housekeeping. 734 N 21st street. 5-7-7t JUST opened delghtfulIy situated board ing house, modern conveniences; also furnished and unfurnshed rooms for rent for light housekeeping, on three car lines. 1523 11th ave south.
 5-4-3t-tu-th-s WANTED-Two young men 10 board in private family; also table boarders Phone No. SSS5 Bell 11th avenue. south. LARGE, cool, well furnished front room in modern home with excellent meals for two young men. Bell 2319. 5lO N. 18th street
 FOR KENT-Room and board in desira- ble neighborhood at moderate prices Call at l032 South Eighteenth street, or telephone 3l62, Bell.
 FOR RENT-Room; also roommate for young lady; table boarders wanted at 1920 9th avenue. Mrs. Mcclure 5-9-7t
 5-9-7t WANTED-Couple to board in private family on South Highlands all modern conveniences. 2109 11th Ave. So. PLENTY good things to eat; large, new ly furnished rooms: close in to business; bath and phone. 626 North 18th street ROOM for two and excellent meals. Mrs Cowan, 2016 5th avenue. 5-9-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

l MADE $500o0 in five years Tn the mail order business; began with s5; anyone can start mail order business at home.
 Send for free booklet. Tells how Hea- cock 1000 Lockport, N. Y. 5-4-2St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-To- exchange as part payment on home, or for a small business, d good home in small town In North Ala bama. Address A. w., Box 41S Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE Two-thirds interest in tho Coca Cola works Of St. Louis. To the right man. with some money, this pre- sents splendid opportunity. Address 620 Austcll Bldg, Atlanta Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-An experienced plumber who is capable of making estimates by party going in business; would also con-
 sder partnership business. Q96, care Age-Herald. 5-5-2t-we-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

CASH register. computing scales, restau- rant range and steam table; very cheap. 1915 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

POULTRYMEN, don't send north for Conkey's remedies; Amzi Golden Seed Company have them In Birmingham. No risk; we sell on money-back guar antee. Conkeys lice powder for set ting hens, 10c and 25c; head lice oint- ment for little chicks 10c and 25c; gape cure, 50c; cholera cure, 50c, and other articles for the matching season. Ask for Poultry Pointers free. Amzi Golden Seed Company, 2012 1st Ave
 4-1S-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-To buy from owner improved acreage near Birmingham Give loca- tion and price. Call Bell phone 1OS1 or address 1915 Pearson avenue West End
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE BY OWNER-No 1115 North 8Oth street, Norwood, one new. S-room house, hardwood floors, furnace heated. screened throughout; also one 7-room cottage No. 2300 12th avenue. For fur ther particulars see Owner, 1115 N. SOth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

RELIABLE firm wants to correspond with honest, reliable person to act as representative for sale of new Invention; new plan, remuneration liberal; sample and terms 10c. PerkaSie Supply Co.,, Perkasie, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-Or exchange for vacant prop erty, very attractive Norwood home, corner lot 60x19O one block from car line S-room house, furnace heat, hard wood floors, large barn. Jenison Real Estate and Insurance Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
ONE GENT 4 WORD

RAiEs-One cent a word a dayJ no nd. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
MONEY TO LEND

~~---------~~-~ MONEY loaned salaried people and others without security; cheapest rates; easiest payments: offices in 66 principal cities; save yourself money by getting my terms first D. H. Holman, room 14 Watts building, 2006 3d avenue. Lilly REAL estate loans to suit you In amount terms and interest; Can pay back month ly or yearly; will take second mort. gage. The City Loan and Banking Co.,, lO6 N,srth 9lsi street. Sell phone 240.
 10-18-tf
 WHY pay rent when you can own your own home at a monthly payment less than rent? We will build or buy you a home. allow you to pay for same month ly. For each $1000 you pay us S.50 per month, together with 5 per cent simple interest. For information in reference to our plan call or address c. B. Fay Tor. Brown-Marx Bldg, Room 940, Bir- mingham, Ala. 5-6-26t MONEY to lend on residence or business property city or suburbs. Sums to suit, l to years. Attorney, 205 Jefferson County Savings Bank Bldg. 5-azat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-Surry and harness, new. handsome and roomy Kaufman surrey and harness; used only a few months; bargain. Address P. O. Box No. 8. pitv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

e.e -S'|< NS' -''Aa SNtN~N MILLINERY TRAINING SCHOOL, 1920 Eth avenue, north, Mrs. O. H Hurley, founder. The first established in the United States; results have proved it the best; this institution led, is still leading; others followed and will con tinue to follow the large class having completed the course of training Is now delightfully."- and profitably engaged and giving the most satisfactory reports. Another class preparatory for fall busi- ness and Alabama State Fair exhibit will be organized Monday May 10. There is no time to wait; indecision is but delay often terminating in lifetime re- gret, a womanly vocation for womanly women. Should you wish the benefits of an accomplishment embracing one of the highest arts by which you are prepared to meet the adversities cal culated by misfortune to befal you it is here you are taught to meet them braYely, cheerfully and without fear; two special scholarships for first two city pupils calling before 10 a. m. Mon day, May 10; also two for first two out of-town applicants.
 WANTED-Lady agents in Alabama out side of Jefferson county for the Trip lex Bag never before seen in the state:. particulars and sample free General Agent 719 North 17th street Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
WANTED-AGENTS

NEW household invention just introduced from German; poor agents earning a per day. Hustlers coining money. 47
 other fast sellers Free sample. S. Ed
 gren Co.,, Milwaukee, Wis. 3-7-su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

FOR SALE-One new, upright Malcomb Love piano in fine order; cost. s45O; price. s2O0 cash. Lewis, 1205 orth 17th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

WANTED-To rent, house of 20 or 90 rooms, unfurnished, for roomng house or family hotel. Would owner build for responsible tenant? Address N-9S, Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
FOR SALE

GOING, going, not quite gonel Poultry men come for free copy of Conkey's 25e poultry book Amzi Golden Seed company 2019 First ave-; by mail 4c. FOR SALE-Machine shop in the best town In Mississippi; no competition; big river and saw mill trade estab- llshed 10 years; owner will leave the state; cash, at very attractive price, or will make terms. Address, B-9S, care Age-Herald