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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

~ VEN this early in the season the
powers that produce our Easter
bonnets are working industriously
on the millinery which will be in
such demand at Easter time, and
thereafter. Surrounded by counter
parts of all the lovely blossoms we
know, and others, born in the brain
of the designers, the busy workers
enthusiastically assemble braids and
ribbons, feathers and flowers into
fetching hats.
Why should not the tactful home
dressmaker try her hand also, at max
ing up a pretty, simple hat or so, for
the coming spring? She has more
time now than later and can indulge
herself in more millinery or lessen the
expenses of her spring headwear by
a little hatmaking at home. 1t is fas-
cinating work. All the home millin-
err needs is a little guidance. This does
not mean that she can make all sorts
of hats. The home-dressmaker who
turns out pretty lawn dress, well
done in every regard does not at.
tempt the exacting tailor-made suit. Ii
Is the same with hats.
A good shape, developed in three
different ways is shown in our illus
trations. The home milliner may feel
perfectly safe in attempting this hat.
She needs to buy a wire frame OF this
or similar shape, null and braid to
cover it, and the trimming materials.
Suppose our enterprising reader
lives far enough south to expect warm
weather on the Goth of March, for
Easter is very early this year. She
may select fancy braid, flowers and
ribbon for her hat. Roses and lilacs
are always in style, as staple as rib
bon, which is ever present in millin-
cry. Probably she owns some good
looking roses and will need to freshen
them up. This is done by care
fully trimming the frayed edges
of the petals and tinting them
with water colors or with oil
colors dissolved in gasoline. Two
sprays Of lilacs in their natural color
and two clusters of roses with their
foliage will make wreath. Two and
one-half yards of ribbon will make the
full rosette bow, which consists Of a
group of loops four inches deep, sewed
to a small piece of buckram.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26
Fame.

The play was Monte Cristo." 1t
was ten-twent-thirt repertoire COM
pany. The leading man had been
promised II bucks a week and cakes.
He got the cakes-sometimes
AS / said before. the play was
Monte Cristo." The great scene had
arrived. "The world is mine!" shrieked
the leading man, following closely the
attitude outlined by the photographic
artist.
The audience applauded wildly.
What genius! What opulence! The
tumult of appreciation rang in the
ears of the leading man.
81 wonder where can borrow the
price of fried-egg sandwich after the
shown" he unused as he bowed a grace
full acknowledgment.
There is no moral to this fable.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26
CLIP THIS OUT

Renowned Doctors Prescription for
rheumatism and Backache.
Zone ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla COM
pound; one ounce Toris compound;
Add these to half pint Of good whis-
key: Take tablespoonful before each
meal and at bed time; Shake the bot
tie before using each time" Any drug
gist has these ingredients in stock or
will quickly get them from his whole
sale house. This was published previ-
ously and hundreds here have been
cured by it. Good results show after
the first few doses. This also acts as
a system builder, eventually restoring
strength and vitality.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

One of the practical coats brought
out for southern-bound travellers is the
mannish ulster, made of white blan-
keting, white chinchilla or some SINH
lar white cloth, which is easily slipped
into and out of when jumping into the
machine for the ride TO the links or
homeward. The coats are. of full OF
thpee-quarter length and have the ad
vantage OF being coy, smart and Of
cleaning perfectly.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

In "our oflice''-wc all call it that,
from the proprietor, who spends his odd
time i'll looking up Scotch ancestry that he
can in some way annex as a family tree
there is division manager whom we call
the goddess who has Cor had) an idea
that she knows it all.
This, in an office where there are some
ten girls, all keenly alive to what is going
on in the world outside and each having
her own special hobby, is sometimes re-
sented.
One day at an Office gabfest they one
and all decided this same know-it-all man.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26
A DiscouraeIne Theory.

"Why do those critics say such dis
agreeable things?" asked the unhappy
actress.
you mustn't blame Them" an
swered the manager Probably they
want to avoid being overlooked in the
struggle Tor attention"
but can't they attract attention by
saying pleasant things?"
mot so much. When was out
west learned that the man who pulls
a gun on you is remembered twice as
long as the one who offers you a
cigar"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

In fine serge OF any dark color this
would be found just the dress for
school wear. 1t is very simply made,
the bodice and skirt being attached to
the same waistband. A tuck about
an inch wide is taken over the Shout
der each side the bodice, and silk
covered buttons are sewn on by way
Of ornament
T'he skirt is little full at sides
and back Of waist. The deep turnover
collar 10 CT silk edged with lace.
Ms,eTiais required: Four yards AZ
inchss wide "a yards lining for bod
Ice, is b1t.crs.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

Why are seven out of ten grammar and
high school pupils poor writer's? What is
the remedy, if there is a remedy? We
answer that the remedy lies with the
teacher. Yet | ann not censuring the
teacher. She does the best she knows how.
The fault lies with those in authority.
Systems of penmanship have little to do
with the result. What we need is not sys-
TEN, but method. Copy books do no par
ticular harm, although as they are gen.
orally used they certainly do little good
Teachers will never be able to turn out
good writer's until the teachers themselves
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26
Why "Potter's Field" for seqqars

It is not because the beggar fails to
make money that he finally lands in
the potter's field. ANY good, indus
trious beggar," says Mr.. Forbes, "can
and does make great deal morea
money than the average workingman."
But the trend of the beggar is down.
ward, and in the end he is pretty sure
to become a hopeless wreck and a
derelict.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

greatest Joy is found in each other. While husband
and wife each have separate duties which the other is
unable to PERFORM their interests identical, and
together they must stand or fall Whatever injuries
the necessarily in greater less degree must hurt
the other and neither wholly clear their skirts of
the consequences of the acts of the other Neither
anything be the and not accrue to the advantage
of the other at is i'll quarreng between the bark
and the tree, says the old proverb with reference to
man and wife.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26
High
School
Pupils Poor
WriterS

taught and how teach others write and This
difficult thing to do if about the right way Every
teacher must know and know that she knows and this special work
of the specialists
Good plain practical writing easily acquired now put
forth properly systenatd Too often the writing neglected be-
cause but little interest shown in the subject by school authorities
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

He who gives better homes, better
books, better tools, fairer outlook
and better hope, him will we crqwn
with laurels-EmerSon.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26

her husband way Incompatible WITH perIect
equality between and wife
If look her husband and all things fitting
defer his judgment usually the fault From the days
the part proved amenab the law laid
down for the first
Ty shall be thy husband and he shall rule thee
who loves will do all she please him. it is
the JOY Of her life to make him happy.
But when the selfish unreasonable foolhy indulgen
what wonder that
rebel fail to obey where they unable to honor?
There from palace to hove, with whom
effective than and blows The
nery the wife who loves him. who
please him, who patient with her mistakes
make of her pretty much what he pease limited only by her capacity
be said that scarcely of them will
fully unknd the whom they They thoughtess
ignorant of and sometimes selfish They do not
while bother with the es which make the of
a woman's life.
When husband and wife truly love each other there be struggle
supremacy between the souls with but single thought whose
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1910-02-26
Love
Controls
Neither
Husband Nor
W.fe Rule
BY HELEN OLDFIELD

HEN who contemplates being married seriously asks
how he shall manage his future wife, it may safely be pre-
dced that trouble in for her People who want
TO manage each other ought not to marry.
The husbands duty to ove, cherish and protect the
wfes to oye honor and obey Because every government
must have nominal head the husband being physically tho
stronger of the two regarded the responsible head of the
family but the loving obedience to his wishes which wife
owes her husband is INCOMPATIBLE with perfect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
NO DATE SET FOR
 MAJORS HEARING

The failure of the attorneys for Will liam Majors and the Louisville and Nash vile railroad to agree upon date has prevented the docketing of the prelim- mary hearing of the case against Majors, who is in the county jail charged with wrecking three trains on the Louisville and Nashville Judge I. H. Benners, before whom the case will be tried, stated yesterday that he supposed the case would be set within a rew days.
 While no official statement was made 1t is generally believed that George w Jones. district attorney for the company at Montgomery, will assist Tillman, Brad lev & Morrow, the Louisville and Nash vile local counsel, in the prosecution of Majors In addition tn firm of law yers in Bessemer. it is stated that Majors will be defended by other lawyers in Birmingham from among the prominent firms The case which has excited so much interest is expected to be hard fought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
H. B. SPENCER GETS
 HARRISON'S PLACE
SOUTHERN RAIL- WAY OFFICIAL BEGAN HIS RAIL- ROAD CAREER IN BIRMINGHAM AT BOTTOM OF LADDER

Officers of the Southern railway an- nouneed in Birmingham last night that Henry B. Spencer. vice president of the Southern railway, had been appointed president of the Monon 10 succeed the late Ira G. Rawn. The appointment of MT. Spencer was made In Washington yesterday, according to the local an nouncement and approved by W. w Fin ley, president of the Southern.
 MT. Spencer has been vice president In charge of the purchasing department for several years. The position of aFir- fax Harrison was chiefly legal and financial one. Mir Spencer will fbe en- abled to handle the latter part of the po- sition but he is not an attorney.
 The promotion of MT. Spencer to this position, which carries with 1t the title of assistant to the president, is of pe- culiar interest to Birmingham people. Henry Spencer started in Birmingham on his railroad career at the bottom of the ladder. His father, the late Samuel Spen- cer. sent young Henry here years ago as assistant superintendent under Charles WfckerSham, who IS now presluehe oi 'iie Atlanta and West Point
 He remained here for some time, hnal- ly becoming superintendent near Wash lngton. Later he was made general man. ager of the St. LouisLou:sville lines and then he became general manager Of the entire system. His father, about this time, was killed in rear end wreck. Henry Spencer was pro-;oted to the po- sition of vice president. being succeeded by c. H. Ackert. His last promotion fol- lows in regular order. It is not improb- able that at some time the Southern rail- way will be presided over by Henry Spen- cer, son of the first president of the sys- tenn.
 He is we'll known in Birmingham as is Mrs Spencer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
ANDREWS HERE-SAYS
 FUTURE LOOKS GOOD

w. s. Andrews, general superintendent of transportation of the Queen x Crescent route, was In Birmingham yesterday for the purpose of inspecting the local office and shops. He said everything on the system was in fine condition and the officers anticipated active business this fall.
 Business on the Alabama Great South ern has been very fine from Birming- ham," said MT. Andrews. We have been operating several extra trains from this city and local business has been rush. ing. The railroads are having a very good season just now. We think the crop reports have restored confidence In business more than anything and we look for good times during the fall
 '"rhe railroads are not making any very great improvements just now" continued Mir. Andrews. ."The increases in wages paid all employees and other matters have eaten up all the appropriations we made for special work. We have been holding up, therefore, until later date. How eyer the maintenance is In fine shape and we are managing to operate pretty we'll and are feeling very optimistic" MT. Andrews will be in Birmingham today leaving tonight on the o'clock train for Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
REFUSED TO PAY
 HIS TAXICAB FARE

Because the chauffeur insisted on his paying the taxicab fare 1t is alleged that o. NJ. Cribb 22 years old, assaulted Bill Allen the chauffeur, last night in front of the Taxicab offices on Min ateenth street about 9 o'clock. Allen was unin- jured, but 1t is alleged that Cribb stabbed at him several times with knife.
 Cribb was arrested by Officer McAlister and locked in the city jail. charged with assault with a knife, refusing to pay hack fare and drunk. His friend, who was with him. B. F. Johns sas also arrested on charge of refusing to pay hack fare.
 It is claimed that the two boys hired a taxicab early in the evening and used 1t until their bill amounted to 30. They then refused to pay the chauffeur at all and he drove them to the taxicab offices, where the real trouble started. The po- lice were called and the boys locked up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
$45,OOO DEALS ON
 THIRD AVENUE

A total of $45,000 was involved in real estate purchases made yesterday by James and Joseph J. Toole, two lots on Third avenue, north. near Fifteenth street being purchased at the respective prices of $500 and s4O0 per front foot
 One of the lots. described as lot 12 in block 69, of the Elyton Land company's city survey. was sold by l.. J. McCon- nell for $25,00O. It fronts 50 feet on the north side of Third avenue and extends back 100 feet along the east side of Eff teenth street.
 The second lot, sold a, consideration of $2000O by M. P Lewis. comprises lot Is, in block 70, of the city survey. It has a frontage of 50 feet, adjoining the other lot purchased. and has depth of 40 feet.
 Warranty deeds consummating the sales were filed yesterday in the probate court office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
TRAFFIC DELAYED BY
 WRECKED COAL TRAIN

The derailment of a freight train and the piIing on the main line of IA cars of coal en route west tied up traffic on the Frisco several hours yesterday. The wreck occurred at a point west of Amory and few details were received In Bir- mingham. However it was given out at the local offices that no persons were injured
 The fast train due here from Memphis at 615 a, m. was 10 hours late and did not reach here until late yesterday after noon.
 The afternoon limited, due here at 4:O5 D. m.. was also several hours late. The trains operating west from Birmingham were detoured around the wreck and were sent to their destination on time
 It was not given out here what caused the wreck. An investigation is being made by Superintendent J, H. Jackson of this division,
 Traffic conditions were normal at late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
IRON AND STEEL MEN
 MAY COME ID CITY
R. H. Edmonds Talks Of Plans
 To Bring Them
TO MEET IN NEW YORK
We'll Known Baltimore Editor Thinks Trip Will He Incomplete Without Visit to the Alabama Mineral
 Section

That Birmingham stands an excellent chance of being visited by the American Iron and Steel institute which assemblies In New York for it's first formal meeting Edmonds. editor and general manager of the Manufacturers Record, who is in Birmingham for a few days.
 The institute is to America what the British institute is to Great Britain, and is composed of men representing a total capitalization of 5000, ,00O, 900.
 The output of iron of the world is SC, 100000 tons, Of which America produces one-half. It is the men who produce this tonnage that have formed one of the most important associations in the iron and steel trade. An invitation has been sent to the institute to include Birmingham in trip which will start from New York and end at Washington after Buffalo and Chicago have been visited.
 Judge b. H. Gary. chairman of the United States Steel corporation, is presi- dent of the institute, and he will pre- oANS York. In addition to the 25O or 300 mem- bers there will be quite number of in vited guests from England, Germany and elsewhere.
 In speaking of the chances of Birming- hams securing a visit from this distin- guished body of men, MT. 1Edmonds said last night:
 T sent a letter to all the directors of the American Iron and Steel institute immediately after we learned when they would meet. They contemplate a trip to Buffalo, Chicago and Washington. I stated to the directors that trip would not be complete unless they visited Bir- mingham. I received many encoura ging answers. from the directors. Some of them were of the opinion that Birming- ham could be counted in while others doubted If the guests from Europe would be prepared to take the trip to Birming- ham on account of not having been ad- vised prior to leaving for America How ever, we hope that matters can be ar ranged for them to come here. This institute is composed of the best and most representative men in the iron and steel business. The visit to Birmingham would certainly be very fine for this dis trict. In their answers to me many of the directors stated that visit to Bir- mingham was very much to be desired, but it might be somewhat too late If they do not come this year 1t Is certain that Birmingham will have the pleasure of entertaining them at their next meet ing"
 In addition to sending letters to the d- rectors MT. Edmonds has taken the visit to Birmingham up with all the members. After receiving the answers from the di- rectors he mailed at once letters to the several hundred individuals of the asso- ciation, telling them how very important 1t was to visit Birmingham. He advised them of the great resources of Birming- ham and it's growth in industrial lines during the past few years. MT. Edmonds Is very hopeful that the association will visit this city on its contemplated trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
SEES VIOLATIONS
 OF BANKRUPT LAWS

By reason of the fact that many vio- lations of the national bankrupt laws are said to have occurred in Birmingham, it was announced yesterday by the depart ment of justice that thorough and comprehensive investigation would be made of some of the violations by the federal grand Jury. which convenes in Birmingham next week.
 It is stated that the national bankrupt acts have been in some instances totally disregarded In Birmingham and the au- thorities intend to have the violations sifted to the very bottom. As prelude to the investigation by the grand Jury J. H. Montgomery. special district attor- ney stated yesterday that he would prob ably have issued several warrants today for persons who will pe charged with the violation of this national law.
 When questioned yesterday afternoon in regard to the investigation MT. Mont gomery would not state what part of the laws had been violated. nor would he give any definite information as to the methods to be employed in breaking up the evil other than through the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
DALE COUNTY WILL
 HAVE AN EXHIBIT

The list of counties to exhibit at the State Fair continues to grow longer. Capt. Reuben F. Kolb returned yesterday from Ozark, in Dale county. bringing with him safely tucked away contract for an ex- hibit from there.
 Dale makes the sixteenth Alabama coun- ty to sign up for an exhibit this year. From six county exhibits last year to 16 this year is record that tells of hard and consistent work.
 F. P. Chaffee, secretary of the Ala bama State Fair, has just returned from 10-days' trip to Tennessee and Ken lucky. MT Chaffee was in Cincinnati a few days ago and had the opportunity of looking over what was being done in pre- pairing for the opening of the Ohio Valley exposition. He states that he gained a lot of pointers about preparatory work for the State Fair while on this trip, and from what he had chance to see about what was being done in other sections he believes that the Alabama State Fair this years will keep up with. if not be ahead of, the procession.
 At the different resorts MT. Chaffee wis., tied he found that concession and show people were keenly interested in the Ala bama State Fair to be held here October to 15, and that many of them are already figuring on being in attendance to take advantage of the business Opportunities the big crowds which are expected at the fair will offer.
 In looking over the different attractions that are being exhibited, or already booked for other fairs, MT. Chaffee was impressed with the fact that the State Fair here this year will offer as fine a lot of nerve-thrilling amusement as will be found on any fair circuit this year. While no definite arrangements have been made for an aeroplane for the Alabama State Fair, negotiations are now under way with several aviators, and the man. agement of the fair expect to secure the best possible attractions in this line
 Secretary Chaffee states that the bill- posting being done to advertise the State Fair here In October Is being carefully attended to, as he had the opportunity of checking up this work between Ten nessee state line and Birmingham on his trip down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
NEGROES ACT STIRS
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM
WHO ENTERED HOME YESTER- DAY MORNING-GOOD DESCRIP- IIoN OF NEGRO IS FURNISHED

The residents of North Birmingham by the report of an unknown negro at tacking a 17-year-old white girl Posses of enraged citizens and extra special policemen secured the hills and outlying district about North Birmingham all yes- terday evening and last night, but the unknown negro is still at large. The different police precincts all over the city have been notified by Desk Sergeant Bar ney Phillips and a description of the Birmingham is using every effort to ap- prehend the criminal and a police drag net has been spread over the entire Greater Birmingham district.
 The negro is described as yellow skinned, 1T years old, wearing yellow trousers. light colored cap and in his shirt sleeves. He has been seen twice since the assault occurred. but not by persons who knew him at tho time. He is also said to be barefooted.
 The girl was unharmed.
 It is alleged that the negro entered the house yesterday afternoon and found the girl asleep Her screams frightened him from the room and attracted the attention of some neighbors. crowd of boys saw the negro run from the house and gave chase. but he eluded their pur- suit and escaped Posses were imme- diately organized by boys and men and the police were notified Several police mounted on horses were sent to the scene and Sergeant Shirley and Chief Bodeker both gave their assistance.
 A few hours later in the evening the negro was seen by Mrs. T. T. Jones. near the American Cast Iron and Pipe company's plant. He came into Mrs. Jones' backyard, it is alleged. and asked for something to eat. Mrs. Jones ordered him off the premises and he left. She did not know at that time tI,at the negro was wanted by the police department, but when seen later she said that the negro answered the description exactly.