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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
The MIX Bill Was Paid.

From the National Magazine. s.
 The maids and buffers of Washing tons finest residential districts are well trained, but sometimes even they fail to discriminate. A story Is told of milk man who had a great deal of trouble in collecting his bills at certain aris- tocratic house. The lady of fashion put him off, over and over again and abso- lutely refused to see him in person-as a milkman.
 Money is as essential in dispensing the lacteal fluid as in other lines of busi- ness, so the millxman resorted to strat- egy A few days after his latest unans- wered appeal. man arrayed in the lat est style of fall suit, with dashing dia- mond studs in snow white shirt bos- om, hands neatly gloved and carrying cane, walked up the steps of the resi- dence of the delinquent purchaser. It was 10 o'clock in the morning, and thf mistress of the house was at breakfast Looking out before opening the door, some Washington hall doors are pro. vided with a ventilator1like lookout" like those Of Philadelphia mai failed to recognize the milkman. divested of his overalls. Opening the door. on hearing his modest request for Mrs. 6o- and-so, she at once ushered him in and took his card to her mistreap. He waited |-a trile aEKwardlT .sD DerhApk k-in the hAlI. } but .,yyss .gRPa|f Py fas 't'rn 5u't'ss rsi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
GIBSON REALTY CO.,,
FOR SALE
IMPROVED.

IMPROVED. $12, ,000-iFfth avenue place, between 10th street and Terminal: cheapest thing on this avenue; \1od terms. $11 ,000-Ffne 4til avenue bargain; near Terminal good investment and specu- cation combined, being well improved ss7bO-H Handsome. almost new, corner, Nor wood residence east front. $s000-A lovely new home not far from Highland avenue. t7500-Handsome Norwood home; all mod ern conveniences; street improvements made and paid for; prettIest street in | this district; lot 60x190. s725o-Barsain in a new, modern residence; price greatly reduced to make 1t sell; close to Glen Iris. $6250-An excellent 7-room cottage; large lot; east front; not far from Glen Iris. s41o0-A Attractive. new Groom, North Highland home.
 s6250-F our modern, white cottages in walking distance of city; rental $64 per month.
 UNEMPLOYED sss00-Lot 7Ox24O, K near 18th street s2750-Pettiest lot in Norwood. $2150-Norwood district; lot 60x190; a bar gain and price reduced for immediate | sale.
 $1500--Lovely 11th avenue lot; well shaded; south front convenient t5 car. s225-East Lake lot; easy terms; $25 cash, balance $io per month.
 MCCONNELL & BRAXTON, Real ,Estate. Rentals, Insurance, Loans. ] z107 Third avenue. Phones SD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
RYAN'S BARGAINS

s5500-7-room, 2-story, furnace-heated l home; modern in every respect; hard | wood floors downstairs; $500 cash, bal ance easy; 12th avenue, Norwood. s5350-s-room, 2-story house; large lot on l Huntsville. avenue; one-third cash, bal ance easy.
 s150o-4-room house and hall; large gall lery; on a well elevated corner lot at Fairview; one-quarter cash, balance like rent.
 H400-5-room house; fronts south; well To- cated at North Birmingham; s100 cash, balance like rent.
 s25C0-5-room house and hall; new modern in every respect; one-third cash, balance easy; on car line, one block of North Birmingham park.
 $2250-160-acre farm, 100 acres in cultlva- tion. balance good timber; small creek running through farm; about so acres good bottom land with cane all along creek; all of the upland lies well; two A. room houses, one good barn, orchard on two public roads, 4 miles of a good town 60 miles from Birmingham; one- half cash.
 s500o-4S-acre farm, good house and barn; 30 acres bottom land. balance good up- land In timber; 10 miles from Birming- ham, on good pike road near railroad station; one-half cash
 s6000-475 acres; fine stock farm; on small creek six miles of small railroad town: 2S0 acres in cultivation, balance in good pasture; good cane and natural grass with fine lot of hardwood timber; five houses, two barns. plenty of running water; this is a bargain and can make easy terms.
 $3100-Splendid dairy farm on pike road easy to ship milk to Birmingham; fine large spring and excellent residence; 35 miles from Birmingham; one-third cash balance one and two years. If you are In the market for a farm. see RYAN REAL ESTATE CO. 2026 2d Avenne Rell phnna ooz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

S1S'o-Cottage, with C rooms, bath and other modern conveniences, well To- cated on large, elevated lot in Wood lawn: one block from car. SSl75-Modern Groom cottage, built of first class material and well finished; lot 5ox lso. on Davies street, near car line in Woodlawn; small cash payment and balance like rent
 sSle0-New Groom cottage, beautiful, level lot on Cotton avenue; this property is conveniently located to school, churches city hall and car line. Servants house In rear rents for s per month This is an exceptional bargain.
 $3430-Praotically new Groom cottage modern; large, corner lot. Princeton avenue; one of the best locations in West End. Can be had on very easy terms. See us about it.
 $aSS0-Modern home. 10 rooms, 2-story bath, furnace, hardwood floors; all the interior is beautifully finished with the most choice and selected material. West End.
 s125o-5-room cottage. on large, level lot In Graymont. Convenient to North Ensley car. $3O0 cash, balance s15 pel month.
 ss3oo-New Groom cottage; this is fin ished in mission, has hardwood floors all modern conveniences, inclucing fur mace heat. Desirably located on Souti Highlands, one-half block from car Terms reasonable.
 $6oOo-Up -to-date. 2-story house, just com pleted, rooms; all conveniences, fur mace heat; this is1a beautiful home well finished and most desirably To- cated on a large, level lot on car line South Highlands; easy terms. We have other property. vacant and i'm proved. business and residential, in ev- cry section of Greater Birmingham al prices within reach of all.
 Calrto see us at 216 North 21st street.
 GIBSON REALTY CO.,,
 Bell phone 465. Peoples 1913. Fire, Accident and Plate Glass Insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
LEGAL NOTICES
Proposals for Sewers


 Sealed proposals will be received by the city council of Tuscaloosa, Ala, up to s o'clock p. m., March IT, 19l0 for the laying of sanitary sewers in said city as follows:
 Two thousand, one hundred and twenty two lineal feet of 24-inch pipe,
 Nine hundred and ffty-hve lineal feet of 20-inch pipe;
 Four thousand, nine hundred and thirty eight feet of 15-inch pipe;
 Five thousand, eight hundred and thir- teen llneal feet of Pinch pipe;
 Five thousand, six hundred and ninety one lineal feet of 10-inch pipe
 Fffty-seven manholes.
 Plans and specifications may be ob- tained from the undersigned. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and no bid will be considered unless made out upon regular form provided, and accompanied by a certified check, payable to the mayor, for the sum of $250 w. H. NICOI.,
 3-6-3t-suwe-su City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
.ORTHSIDE.

NORTHSIDE. rooms 2-story, 2312 Sth avenue, $25. rooms, 2-story 61S 18th street. $22. rooms 2-story, 5l5 17th street, $35. rooms, 2-story, 2117 Sth avenue, $30. rooms 2-story, 2510 9th avenue, 27.50. rooms 2-story, 2217 sth avenue s25. IA rooms, 2-story, 1905 3d avenue s4o. rooms, 2-story, 2121 Sth avenue, $22.50. rooms, 2-story, s19 25th street, s2O. 5 rooms, 2-story, 922 21st street, $20. rooms, 2-story, 26OS 7th avenue 25 rooms, 2-story, PA 16th street, S25. rooms, 2-story, 2605 Tompkins avenue, $14 rooms, 2-story, S26 1st ave, West End, SIS
 Nice 5-room furnace-heated fiat.
 FOR RENT-SOUTHSIDE. rooms, 2-story, 920 12th street. $45. rooms, 2-story. col 23d street, s25. rooms, cottage, 912 Georgia street, s25. rooms cottage, 1106 Avenue F, s17.50. rooms, cottage, HOT Avenue J, $35. rooms cottage, 1037 Avenue H, S15 rooms, cottage, 930 Central avenue, s25. ]. ri. HEINEkE R. E. 6 1. A. Co.,, Agts.
 Phones 45. PA North Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

his errand. The lady of the house ar rived.
 ..Yes?" she said questioningly What can do for your"
 "The amount of this. if you please, madam" said he, presenting the obnoxi- ous bill.
 Whatever the lady may have thought of the improvised Beau Brummel, tho bill was promptly paid. There were no lingering farewells, but the milk account In that house was always taken care of to date after that. though ins private 1t is said the fashionable dame described that milkman as "a perfect ornithor- hynchus' which, she explained means "a beast with a bill"
 All this shows that the American peo- pie have long since learned the art of money-malSing, and might send out cards for a reception to all the nations of the earth to come and congratulate them on their success in creating a nation. possibly adding the assurance affixed to the wedding cards of the thrice widowed who was marrying for the fourth time: Guests are assured that this is no ann ateur performance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
FOR SALE

5000. Lot 25x140 with two Groom brlck houses, located on Ed avenue; sidewalks ana brick pavement down; business property.
 $32, 600. Three-story brick building with two stores with about AS rooms above; rents TOT $27O0 per year.
 s16,5o0. 5Ox14O, improved, on 9th avenue, near ga street: a mighty good investment.
 s32,500. Corner 21st street and Avenue B, 1O0xl4o with s-story brick store; now rented for s225 per month"; not all rented. Large corner lot on Third avenue, im- proved; for particulars call at office; bargain.
 S55OO Alley corner, 4sx1so. with five 4-room and two Broom houses; rents for $69 per month; sewerage and sidewalks. Four beautiful lots in Norwood, e0xl9o each; cheap, and with terms to suit.
 s5600 Lot 25x140 on 2d avenue; bargain.
 ss500 Lot 50x14O improved, on Avenue B; close in. Several nice residences on South High lands for sale. w. N, MALONE & CO.,, North at sfraat PbOUes 1o2q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR sdERIEE.

MADORY-I hereby announce as can ddate for sheriff of Jefferson county, sub feet to the action of the democratic pri- mary April 4, 1910.
 1-1S-tf WALTER K. M'ADORY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

I hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county subjec. to democratic primary to be held on April 4
 GEORGE B. WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

The Age-IIerald is authorized to an. nounce Judge Samuel Weaver as candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, sub feet to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
u,ncE oE CITY coIJRr

I hereby announce myself as a candl- date for reelection as one of the judges of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 c. w. FERGUSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April 4
 TOM POUND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Judge William E. Fort announces him. self as a candidate for senior judge o1 the criminal court of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary, April 4, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

I am a candidate for judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN T. GLOVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
SENIOR JUDGE CRIMINAL COURT.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 FRANK CATALAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
FOR SALE.
NoRTHsIpE.

$6000-This home is located in one of the very best Northside sections near the Norwood line on 18th ave- nue; has rooms, 2 stories all hard
 wood floors and in every way com plete.
 $35o0-Thesc Northside bungalows are
 cheap at this price and I want to
 sell you one absolutely new and
 finished eff inside in a neat and
 tasty manner; has rooms and To-
 cated on Marshall avenue; reason
 able terms.
 $3150-Anothe bungalow a few dollars cheaper has rooms and very pleas- antly located on Marshall avenue; terms to please.
 FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS. s5e00-S rooms and sleeping porch; ideal suburban home on elevated lot; all Improvements; 18th avenue. $3400-Pleasant broom cottage with bath, hot and cold water connec-
 tions; electric lights; place for
 chickens; one-third cash; balance
 easy payments.
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM. $450-vacanr lot about 8 blocks North
 Highland car line; 50x140 feet; two
 lots adjoining each other. Ire two different propositions: If you led term expires; if you buy you have it, so be careful before you decide on the pretty homes I have advertised. You can buy home for what you y get pleased. Take MY time and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

William Jackson, candidate for re-elec- tion as Judge of the City Court of Besse- mer, subject to action of the democratic party. Will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Wanted White girl for of fice; maid, German preferred. Apply Monday morning to Dr. |W; A. McDanisl, Dentist, 211 ! { ,QbNal9nabw E 9a ef o1insray. ;s|'||
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

For Judge City Court of Bessemer. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Judge of the City Court of Bessemer, subject to action of democratic primary
 J. c. B. GWIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
EoR sTATE sENATE

I hereby announce myself candi- date for the state senate from Jeffer- son county, subject to the action o1 the democratic primary.
 HUGH MORROW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
FOR AuDITM.

I hereby announce myself IS a can didste for reelection for auditor ol Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 ROBT. A. MORRIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
FOR cLERK AND REGIsTER

I hereby announce myself candidate for clerk and register of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the action ol the democratic primary April 4, 1910.
 SAM. l.. BLAKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

H. P IIef1in announces himself candidate for reelection to the office of Solicitor for Jefferson county sub ject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
SOUTHsIDE.

se0oo-New S-room, 2-story dwelling on St. Charles street; modern in every way and complete throughout. $60c0--6-room, 2-story residence on Louise avenue; hardwood floors; mir rored doors in closets; furnace heat; terms.
 $6000-This Is bargain for a pretty 7-room, story home on Glen Iris avenue; this house has just recently been completed, and in one of the growing residential sections of Southside
 $5500-Let me sh ow you this pretty little Groom home on St. Charles street; you can't help but like it for 1t Is in every way modern and cannot but help please the most fas- tidious.
 s45oo-Bungalow cottages are in de- mand this Is one of the prettiest on Southside; has rooms and can be bought on easy terms; let me show you.
 s3700-This is all asked for a pretty South side stucco home; stories and 6rooms.
 RENTING and OWNING a home rent you can move when the specii to live there whether you like 1t or nc that new home and look over some oi and those which I have on my list. pay rent. Take YOUR time and you ma you will be pleased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT

I hereby announce my candidacy for the position of judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county, Alabama, subject to the action of the democratic primary on May 2, 1910. B. c. CROW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
For County Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of solicitor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary. DAN A. GREENE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

hereby announce myself candi-
 date for Judge of the Circuit Court oi Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. CARMICHAEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

s6000-New S-room, 2-story dwelling on St. Charles street; modern in every way and complete throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Several nice residences on South High.
 for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
FOR RENT.

w. N, MALONE & CO.,
 219 North list street. Phones 1239.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
FARMS FOR RENT.

E acres with 7-room dwelling. one
 half mile south of Elmwood. $2o.oo 10 acres with dwelling, near Gate
 City car (Higdons) 2S.oo 2o acres East Woodlawn( Morris. 1c.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Alley corner, 4sxlS0. with five 4-room an two Broom houses; rents for $0s pc month: sewerage and sidewalks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

$60C0--6-room, 2-story residence on Louise avenue; hardwood floors; mir rored doors in closets; furnace heat; terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Corner Fist street and Avenue B, lVoxl49 with s-story brick store; now rented for 1925 per month; not all rented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Large corner lot on Third avenue nm proved; for particulars call at office; 6 bargain.
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BARREL

must reveal to your detective minds.
You doubtlessly followed my political
career last year or 90
"Doubtlessly did," explode me & Nogi
together like a cylander.
You are, then. doubtlessly aware that
Hon. Vic BurdOck and several other
foreign anarchists has been circulating
agitations against my name. They say
/ must not be Speaker forever and other
incendiary doctrines. They Have per-
sued me fidgetly like mosquitoes attack
ing a battleship buzzing, Your throne
shall be occupied by Another I was
impluvious to their attacks, till re-
Gently Something happened"
Deep breathing by me & Nogi. Jo-
Uncle take thirsty quench from ice
water.
About weeks previous horrid
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Near the outerskirts Of Cincinnati we
observed Hon. Nick Longworth looking
very polished like mahogany. He wore
a peach-pink tie and grey frOckaway
coat cut slightly hobble around the
waist. His gloves was Nile green, out
of reverence for his Hon. Father-in-
law.
you are appearing very haberdashing
this morning. Hon. Cong" 1 salute.
Il have ambitions to make next Ses-
sion of Congress the best DIRE ssed in
History" he smile becomingly. My
motto: A Clean Collar for Every Con-
gresham. On this platform / stand
or fall"
Here is a fashionable sample of fall
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loo
~ ~

"Oh yes. Sir. it fit you too plenty"
reproach nervusly, removing that Hat
and fading completely away
Scampering fidgitously through Minne-
sofa we seen Cong Tawney standing. as
usual, on his political record. We at
tempt for coax him to try this Hat. but
he say Congressional Headgears no
longer fascinate me- and disappear in
Gen. Direction of oblivion.
Well, to make a short story long. Mr..
Editor, after sixteen days of restless
detecting We skunk down discouraged.
We had tried that Mysterious Speaker
ship Hat on 72 Congressmans and found
with what disgusting seldomness it
would ~ anvhndv wen Congressional
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full 1atchkey 1 enter by back door of
this silent Congress Room, which were
locked for summer. Stiffness found
everywheres. Cobbly- webs & dust COW
cred former scenes of party agility
With timid-taptoes I snuk to Speak
er's desk where that delicate paper was
locked away-When 0, what / seen, -
what you seen, Mr.. Sir?" we clabber
Il seen HAT, a sly, mysterious
political HAT setting comfortably in
the very central seat of the Speakers
Chair. ~
He cover his face with his necktie.
We sat silently collecting our scattered
lungs.
do you know to whom this Hat be-
longs to-" i require at lastly.
THAT is what I wish you to detect"
sub 10 Uncle
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Dear Sir;

tected in that pure city.
"Tick-tick.' say telegraph wirelessly.
Yes. please." 1 report with chivalry.
"Danville-ship sinking-P. d. O.
haste NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and pay
your own expenses-help wanted-Un-
Gle"
Thusly spake that electrical currancy.
This telegraph sound very circular
and cross-eyed," say Cousin Nogi baffa-
bly,.
"And yet to me it is clear like win
dow i snuggest with cool expression
of Shylock Holmes. This wireless
wire arrives from Danville mentioning
c. Q. ID. and signed Uncle There is
but one Uncle in Danville, just as there
is but one Colonel in Sycamore. There
fore this awaiting telegram is from Jo-
Uncle Cannon"
How remarculous is the human
BRAIN" gollup Nogi. 1 permit his ad-
miration.
We must be edwards to Danville as
soonly as possible" / repulse pulling on
a falsified mustache peculiar to Old
Sloth the detective. So we rosh to RR
transportation which arrive neglegently
to Danville. IS minutes late, as usual.
Disguised like twin Letter Carriers
we arrived to 10 Uncle House where
he resides. Even the blind could not
$1.t. ;ol, oil faI
over with red. white & blue coloring
to resemble great patriotism. On hui
tablecloth emblem befront of this
modist home was enormalous two-face
portraits of Cannon & Aldrich with
motto The Peoples Ticket-1912."
Front lawnscape of this Cannon home
sted was decorated with plain but
homely constituents eating lemonade &
popcorns while hardening to clear
voice speech from Jo-Uncle who stood
ON a pork-barrel delivering Guild Hall
the Constitution or a Dictator APP
plause. Now and occasionally a con-
stituent overwhaled by emotion, would
stop Uncle's oratory to present him
with n ragstyle rug or a pair of hole
proof sox. 1t was an affecting scene
Of simple ribaldry.
When Hon. Jo.-Uncle seen us arriv-
ing up in our Postoffice clothes. he give
us boyish clasp-hand and say.
Il fully remember your faithful serv-
ices to the Republican party. When 1
am returned snugly to Congress two
days off you shall both be created post
masters of your divisions. I distinctu-
ally recall your faces, but your names
has slid my memory
"Togf & Nogi, Japanese detectives"
We pronounce firmly.
Jo-Uncles voice turn deathly pale at
this intelligent news. He gollup and
must have fell sidewise, but was saved
by the Lady President, Daughters of
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fact was dishcovered by me. Somebody
has been measuring my Chair in Wash
ington.'
Relate this chilly adventure" I crop
out with nerves.
'One day of recent dates / was
obliged to go to Washington to get
some important Campaign Pledges out
of my desk in House of Representatives
This was sneekret e. disagreeable task
which | must do rnvse'f So with care
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Hat and proceed to pilgrim EDWARDS.
Near Poughkeepsie, N. Y, we meet
Hon. Herbert Parsons, prominent So.
ciety Insurgent, speaking to an audi
ence full Of votes with Congressional
voice.
Dear SIR" approach with Hat,
here is a cover for your progressive
intellect"
Are it Endorsed with initials 7. r."
he require.
Them Initials would not seem dis
pleased to see you wearing this Hat
nudge.
With oratorical movement he place
them Hat betop his strong minded skull.
With smooth fingers he irritate the
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