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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29
THE STRIKE OF SANTA CLAUS
DApT

The Man Mite much excited that he quite forgot to
reckon time by the usual method Instead of Thursday Friday
Saturday even Crsmus,
Papa after it'll be NO
the toothache awful bad"
"Ho, ho" said his father. you for
Christmas"
"What?" queried the Man Mite.
Come along I'll show his father The Man
Mite used his fathers sudden without
further
the all up"
Claus rike" father
ooh, papa!" gasped the Man M;re, in dlsnay.
They of a building of
the
usually at
thought,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

Dear Miss Grey:
Hoy long should a tall girl
of seventeen wear her dresses?
2.-Is 1t all right to wear a
white serge suit all winter?
SIS 1t necessary to thank a
young man each time when he
flatters one very often through
the evening?
As It necessary to thank
ones escort when he serves one
with refreshments at a party?
SIS 1t correct to go to lunch
after the theater with a young man
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29
ADVICE ON CLOTHES BY ADELE R|TCH|E,
AMERICAS BEST DRESSED WOMAN

Don't wear so many clothes.
Isn't swan pretties than
goose? The difference Is in their
lines. The moral is: Follow the
swan!
Don't be a slave to styles. just
because, for instance, hobble
skirts are the rage, don't be Sool-
fish and wear one. The ridiculous
is never becoming, even to beauty,
and on plain woman is ludicrous
Good dressing is good art. Good
art Is never garish. Therefore,
don't try to look like a poor quail
ity rainbow. You'll only get the
laugh for your pains.
People don't turn around and
stare rudely at a WELL dressed
woman. But they will sit and
study her in the street car or else
where, just to get hints. There's
a vast difference between being
studied and being stared at.
Blends must never wear shiny
things"
Finally. cultivate long, flowing
lines. Wear one-piece dresses.
Wear the same color skirt and
waists. AS anything but business
wear, the shirtwaist is condemned
as bad art.
The corset ought to be fitted
carefully to the figure by an ex-
pert, otherwise it will
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

ROib, OtiOi Wia0 IL Will
injure vital orgns
Then one ought to put
on a princess slip and
a fitted underskirt--
one that fits snugly
about the waist with
out a wrinkle in it.
Over this goes the
dress. And that Is all.
And that isn't immod-
est or too little cover
ing. It is a costume
that Is hygienic and
sane. and in good
taste.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29
S. CLAUS.

He lust about bell, when thought
look around the premises first 1t wonderful pace
flowers right through
with canded crabapples kno how
back to the house. and he
peeped n and there Santa Causthe REAL
dressed the fur suit the Man Mite WELL Before
lay big red book with gilt the
The Man Mite could spell the the quite
easily
E-T-I-Q-U-E-T-T-E
didn't what mus be a
unpleasant
Suddenly Santa Claus smashed his pipe
dumped the book the floor
II shant co. he said aloud THE dolls sewed the jump
but shant To think of shaving after
of girls who don't broken
Dear mel thought the Man Mite. Il
that I'm very 1 do"
The what Santa Claus tomorrow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29
CYNTHIA >GPEYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Grey:
When were Oklahoma, New
Mexico and Arizona admitted in
to the Union?
2.-When one is introduced Is
1t proper to say Miss So-and-So, l
am pleased to meet you," or
merely How do you do?"
DIXIE.
A.: oklahoma, Nov IS,
1907. The bill admitting New
Mexico and Arizona passed in con-
gress last spring.
Either is correct.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

The brotherhood of American
Yeomen, No. 1928, will give card
party Friday evening at Eagles
hall to which all are invited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

His father glanced from the the
said us old S07?
said slowly: why think his hired
Papa"
that afoong He didn't dast look
laughed with his
Dear mel" exclaimed father Then
if Santa Claus In, t+.
oh yes said the Man Mite. hastily Il think you'd better
LOOK, anyway" t*
So they opened the door of SOL finding old gentleman with
a beard and a pleasant face so
HE DOES look like santaClanso thought the Man Me eny
his clothes like
Here's little boy who pulled
said his
Wouldn't he like
the pleasant old lifted
which moved down
how old turned, Man
Mite heard him something about something
The Man Mite busy puzzling the the
morning that he didn't notice anything till something
placed his mouth and the hired told him
could used the rareed air the gh
through
The Man Mite startled his father smiled
and nodded at him. The thing
sleigh right through the
bumped his head The Mite glimpse
closed little
gloomily
Presently sleigh
shmen before shining building, something
palace On the door he plate with
splnters of the borealis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

Mrs. @. Newcomber is entertain
ing the AnIgelus Study club this
afternoon at her home at 1924
North Twenty-seventh street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Thompson,
who have been spending the sum-
mer at Gravelly lake, have return
ed to their home in the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

Mrs. Ralph III. Shaker is enter
tanning this afternoon for Mrs.
Frank A. Montelius.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-29

Miss Clara Oids, who has been
making trip abroad has RETURN
ed to America and is expecvted
home within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
NEWS OF DECATUR
uermioue Lodge K. of F. Elect omcers U.rtselIe Mechanics Give Smoker

Decatur December 97.-(Special)--
 uermione lodge No. 16, Knights of
 r.vthias. elected officers as follows at the regular meeting last night: Chan oellor commander, John A. Thomson ,,ioe chancellor commander, Will A.
 prvor. prelate. Thomas M. Dix; master ot arms. D. w. McGilvray; keeper '' records and seal, w. M. Bailey; mas far of exchequer, P. J. Edwards; mas
 for of finance, William B. Shackelford inner guard, A. H. Giles; outer guard q c. Robinson trustees, F. J. Ed wards. John A. Thomson and J. M vickroy; grand representative, $. S Rroadus; alternate representative John A. Thomson.
 These officers will be installed on
 Monday night, January ?. This Is one If the largest lodges of this order In inc state The lodge owns hand some home on Bank street worth sS0,000.
 On Monday night, January 9, Hart seile council No. 16, Junior Order Unit ed American Mechanics, at Hartselle, this county, will give a smoker and will install their newly elected offi- cers on ina: night The installation will be by Will w. Nelson of Decatur state secretary for Alabama for the .Junior Order United American Me chanics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
SHERIFF SHIPP IS
 KIND TO PRISONERS

Decatur, December 27.-(Special.)- The prisoners incarcerated in the Nor gan county Jail in Decatur were per- haps the only prisoners in the entire county, or at least in Alabama, that were served with large glass of egg nogg each on Christmas. Not only were they served with eggnogg but they had for dinner turkey and cran- berry sauce and celery and many oth- CT good things to eat. The dinner was a Chris stmas present given them by Sheriff Thomas R. Shipp, who for the past four years has been sheriff of this county. He Is known as Big Hearted Tom all over this end of the state. ..-
 There were 10 prisoners in the jail and each receivtUtt tt ftne Christmas din- ner with glass- ~ 'eEgnogg. Five of the prisoners are white men and five negroes. One of the white men is charged with killing three white men and Is under indictment for murder Tn the first degree in the three cases rhls Is not the first "banquet" that Sheriff Shipp has given the prisoners fin the jail here. On last Thanks ksgiving day he gave them a turkey and goose dim ner, minus the eggnogg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
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send Name and Address Today-You Can Have 1t Free and Be Strong
 and Vigorous.

I have in my possession prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, failing memory and lame back, brought on by excesses, un- natural drains, or the follies of youth. that has cured so many worn and ner- vous men right in their own homes without any additional help or medicine that I think every man who wishes to re- gain his manly power and virility. quick iv and quietly, should have copy. So I have determined to send copy of the nrescription free of charge, in a plain. ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for 1t.
 This prescription comes from a physi- c;an who has made special study of men and I am convinced 1t is the surest- acting combination for the cure of defi- cient manhood and vigor failure eyer put together.
 think I owe it to my fellow man to send them copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who is weak and discour- arad with repeated failures may stop drug s;ng himself with harmful patent medf- c;nes. secure what believe Is the quick est-ac;ing restorative, upbuilding, spot touchtnx remedy ever devised, and so cure hirngelf at home quietly and quickly. Inst drop me line like this: pr. A. E. Robinson, 4302 Luck building Detroit. Mich. and will send you copy nj fhis splendid recipe in plain, ordinary doctors would charge B to s for merely writing out prescription like this-bui | send 1t entirely free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
WELL KNOWN FARMER
 KILLED NEAR CENTER
John Hunter Is Struck on the Head With Scantling Yielded By
 Charles Packer

Center, December 27.-(Special.)- John Hunter. a well known farmer of Cherokee county, was struck and killed instantly with a scantling late this afternoon at Sewell Ferry, eight miles east of this place, by Charles Packer. Lodged in the county jail here on a charge of murder, Packer states that he struck Hunter in self defense, hay ing been pursued by the latter.
 The two men were at the house of John Wrinkle, the ferryman at the scene of the affair. when they became en- gagged in a quarrel Packer claims that Hunter ordered him to leave the house and when he resisted ran him outside and pursued him. He then picked up the scantling and struck Hunter 2 heavy blow, Killing him instantly. Neither of the men was over 40 years of age. Both are well connected in tEis county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
unpuy Chri.tmas in CuIlmnn

Cullman, December 27.-(Special)- All things considered, the people of Cu,lman have spent most enjoyable christmas No town in Alabaam has had possibly more to be truly thank ful for and the people have not beer foryetful of their many blessings. Fall inc as it did upon Sunday, Christmas oav was celebrated in all the churches hy a special service and the children were made happy by receiving pres ents from the Sunday schools to which tnev belong. Altogether, the celebra- ton of the Yuletide has been a most Joyous occasion with the Cullman peo- pie this year. -A
 The merchants report an exceeding ly good holiday business. in fact, bet ter than in many years before. and for the next few days they will be kept busy taking stock and making prep arations to enter upon the coming new year with more energy than ever be- fore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
w. G. LEDBETTER IS
 DEAD IN ANNISTON
Was One of the City's Pioneers and for Many Years Wns Prominent
 in Public Affairs

Anniston, December N.-(Special )-Ex- actly 61 years after his birth w. G. Led fetter, an Anniston pioneer, and one of the best known men in this section of the state. succumbed to paralysis this aft ernoon after having suffered for six years as an invalid His funeral and interment will occur Wednesday.
 The deceased came to Anniston in 1887 and was prominent here for a score of years as banker. real estate man and cap- tain of industry, having at one time been president of the Woodstock Iron Works, Nhich controlled over s1,0Oo0OO worth of property. He was a deacon in Park Me- rloral Baptist church, a Knights of Pythias and prominent in every sphere of the city's activity. Before coming to An niston MT. Ledbetter resided in New ork. Iynchburg, Va, and Winston. w. Va. He was born in Madison county, Alabama
 His wife, four daughters, Misses Ruth Grace Florence and Mrs. J. w. Willcoxon, and Ralph, son, were at his bedside when the end came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
Person aIs

Roddie Morrison and J. w. Mayne left yesterdayt for Jacksonville, Fla, on a pleasure trip.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Tatum, who were married last week and who have been spending few days with relatives in Ensley, left yesterday for Gadsden, where they will make their future home.
 Mir. and Mrs. S. S. Stanton of Pleas ant Grove are the guests of their par ents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Pow, at Fair view.
 Mrs. Max Mellon will entertain the bridge club Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home on Avenue l and Twenty-third street.
 Miss Rose Lewis of Birmingham Is visiting friends on Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
HAIR MON THE MAN
 SAYS JOHNSTON

Mobile, December 27-senator Joseph F. Johnston, junior senator from the state or Alabama, arrived in Mobile today en route to Coden. the winter resort, for the bene- fit of his health.
 Tn an interview Senator Johnston in speaking of the Lorimer case said.
 Much has been said of the finding of the subcommittee of which I was menl- her which investigated the Lorimer case, and so many statements have been made that the public is confused and the com nittee placed in very peculiar light. l shalI issue a statement in a few days from Coden. However, you can say tha' there is no politics in the case. Six of the committee could not determine anything to substantiate a charge of bribery. MT. Lorimer possessed a majority of the votes.
 "Of the presidential possibilities, Gov eynor Harmon of Ohio and Gov.-eiect woodrov Wilson of New Jersey, I favor the first named as the logical candidate. The trend of the democratic party leads toward the Ohioan. It must not be de- pied however. that Governor Wilson is ouite strong, but Harmon is an older man aud has had great experience ana rom observation 1t seems 10 me ne is the choice of the democrats. - Senator Johnston, when asked if Bryan oo,,ld come back, replied by saying that Hrvan should keep hands off in lgl2 "Rrvan made the mistake or ms Hie when he bolted the party in his own state," the senator said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
NEWS OF PANOLA
The Geiger Express Office BurgIarized
 Pnrker-OIiver Wedding

Panola, December 27.-(Special. 1.-The Southern Express office at Geiger, a small town just south of Panola, was entered on the night of the 24th by bur glars, who carried off $200 In cash and several packages of expressage, including various wet goods."
 On the same night the safe of the Pin son & Geiger Dry Goods Co.,, was opened ano s400 stolen.
 The celebration of the marriage of Miss Annie Little Oliver to MT. James Parker on the evening of December 20 was a function of notable and unusual interest. Many guests from the immediate vicinity and from a distance attended. The cere- mony was pronounced by the Rev. Dick erson of the Methodist church. Mir. and Mrs Parker are spending their honey moon in Florida and Cuba.
 Miss Adele Quarles, the efficient assist ant of the Panola graded school, is enjoy ing the Santa Claus season with friends in the Magic City.
 The office of roadmaster of the A. T. & N. Railroad company. with headquarters here, has been discontinued and MT. Thed- ford, the incumbent, has returned 10 ms home in Mobile.
 Panola welcomes it's many newcomers. Among these are the families of MT. Thomas Light and Mr. William Person.
 Miss Maggie Neel, who has had charge Of the music class here, is spending the holidays with her parents at Huntsville, Miss.
 MT. William l.. Baker of Carrollton is now installed here as station agent, in place of MT. Williams, resigned.
 Miss Hazel Rogers, who is attending Agnes Scott college at Decatur. Ga, and Miss Vivian Grove, who is teaching music at Boaz, Ala, are spending the holiday week with parents at Warsaw.
 Governor Conner has sent MT. w. c. Mcleod a commission to act as additional justice of the peace for this beat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
Presentation to H. c. Russell

The Bacara class of the First Meth odist church at Ensley held most Interesting meeting last evening at the Methodist tabernacle on Avenue G. The yearly report of the officers was received, which were very gratifying, showing substantial gains and progress in all branches of the class work. The increase in membership was the great est in the history of the class and attested the faithful work on the part of the officers and members of the or ganization. The officers for the new year were elected as follows: H. C.. Russell. teacher; J. I. Durbin, assist ant teacher; W. T. Cochran, president; H w. Sparks, first vice president; Holt Simonson, second vice president; Will Mckee, third vice president; w. A. Gild, secretary; c. S. Wells, assistant secre- tary; w. 'B* Bridge, treasurer.
 After the election of officers the class pleasantly surprised their teach CT, H. c. Russell, by presenting him with handsome gold watch chain and charm as token of the esteem in which he was held by them and to show their appreciation of the unsel- fish and faithful work done by him in his capacity as teacher.
 Mr. Russell was hardly able to con- trol his feelings as he acknowledged the handsome gift and assured the donors that he could only show his appreciation by renewed effort to fur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
Restore Turnkeys, Fees

Restoration of the turnkeys' fee of s2, which was killed by the retiring legisla- ture as much through negligence as any ether agency, they charge, is one of the matters which the sheriffs of Alabama will carry before the legislature which meets in Montgomery January 10. At a session of the sheriffs-elect of the state, which was held in Montgomery today, it was decided that the omission should be made good at an early moment, chiefly in order that the sheriffs of the smaller countries may have their means of liveli- hood increased.
 Discussion of the question of asking the legislature to increase its appropriation set aside for the return of prisoners to this state occupied much of the time. Steps will be taken to have such bill constructed at an early moment
 The following officers were elected by the sheriffs: President, Horace Hood, Montgomery; vice presidents, Thomas P. Palmer, Mobile, and H. P. Randall, Mo bile; secretary and treasurer, Walter K. McAdory, Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
NEWS OF CUBA
Farmers Prepare for Spring Planting.
 Quiet Christmns-Social Items

Cuba, December cial.)-Approxi- mately carload of seed, beans and peas have been received for 1911 planting. large amount of tomato seed will be re- ouired this year on account of having to supply the canning factor with toma- toes. Loftin Brock, who has been at tending school at Auburn, is at home this week, giving the farmers of this vicinity the benefit of his knowledge gained there with reference to tomatoes.
 Preceded by one of the most active commercial seasons that the people of this vicinity have ever known, Christmas day passed quietly. without a single ac- cident or casualty. No arrests were made and consequently Mayor Poole had no court this morning. Today, being a legal holiday, the banks and principle business houses of Cuba are closed.
 Among the holiday visitors to Cuba are |: Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Brown of Newton, Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Andrews of Slas the Misses Lewis of Epes. Miss Ruth Philips of Butler, Mrs. F. s. Walker. Mrs. c. P. Blanks. Miss Alice L. Blanks. Miss Oc- tavia Blanks, Miss Beatrice Armour, Miss Annie Ward Blanks and Master Eugene Blanks Ethridge of Meridian, Mir and Mrs. V. Blanks of Meridian, and Mir W. N. Ethridge, Jr, of Columbus, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
CUBA A CANDIDATE
 FOR SANITORIUM

Cuba, December 27.-(Special)- )-An ideal location for the states tuberculosis hos pital can be had near here on a high hill overlooking the town within a mile of the railroad and the matter has been brought to the attention of the state authorities in Montgomery. The soil is adapted to she growth of fruits such as are required by patients and a splendid water supply passes through the premises. W. E. Me- Gowan, as representative of this place. will take the matter up with the gover- nor on the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
Twenty-one at Family Reunion

Anniston, December 27-(Special)- With 21 members of the family gathered around the family fireside and the festive board, Judge and Mrs. J: c. Wilson have been the hosts at delightful family re- union at their home on Twelfth and Leighton streets this week. Four of the Wilson children are married Among those at the reunion are Mir and Mrs. J. Harwell Wilson of Lincoln, with J. H. Wilson, Jr; MT. and Mrs. G. D. Pat terson of Tallassee; MT. and Mrs. w. c. Wilson and G. N. Wilson of Lincoln; l.. P. Wilson of Atlanta and Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Rudisill, together with the .chil- dren of the married couples. Every mem- Ter of the family Is enjoying exceptional Ny good health and all the boys have been happily blessed with a good supply of this worlds goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
CORONER TO PROBE
 CANADA'S DEATH

Anpiston, December 27-(Special.) )-Cor- oner J. L. Murphey has begun an invest- sation in conjunction with a jury which he had empaneled Tuesday afternoon to ascertain the facts in regard to the vio- lent death of Henry Canada, who sue eumbed to blows received on the head.
 The deceased resided at Fourteenth and Mulberry streets. He was employed as Bible salesman and was well known in the city. His death was due to con cussion of the brain. He was struck last Tuesday and did not regain consciousness before his death. The coroner says it may be several days before the mystery Is cleared up and the case promises some sensational developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28
Ne7ps of Ensley

Steel City lodge No. 19o, Knights ot Fythias, held it's semi annual election of officers last night. The meeting was well attended and several spir- ited contests for the respective offices occurred. The report of the hnanclal officers were received and referred to the auditing committee. The officers were elected as follows: J. Ii. Long, chancellor commander; R. G. Goodwin, vice chancellor; A. B. Brown, prelate' ] M M Johnson, master of work; Il. J. Cummings, keeper of records and seal; C. w. Cole, master of finance; A. w. Smith, master of exchequer; N. A. Mil Ter, master at arms; J. P. Williams, 1n- ner guard, W. w. Clark, outer guard; T. J. Kennemer, trustee; T. R. Wal ker representative to grand lodge; J. s. Falkner, captain of degree work.
 The officers-elect will sbe Installed at the next regular meeting, which will be the occasion of reunion of all the lodge membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-28

gomery. held in this city tonight, steps were taken whereby 1t Is hoped to es- tablish in this city an independent temple at any early moment. At the present time there are only two tenn ples in tine state. the Zamora temple at Birmingham and Abba temple in Mo- bile, hence it Is desired that the Mont gomery organization get together as quickly as possible and present their credentials to the Shriner council, which meets at Indianapolis next year, begging for a charter for this city.
 The Shriners club of Montgomery has a membership of more than 100 and is recognized as one of the largest Shriner organizations of the south. It is generally believed that the club would be in a position to do more eff fective work with a temple here. At the present time the Shriners of this city are a part Of the Birmingham temple.
 Shriners of Birmingham and Mobile have been asked to lend their aid with the end in view of helping Montgo1n- cry to secure a temple. and 1t is be- leved that hearty responses will be given.