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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
THE FIOYDS.
Mysteries and Illusions Galore. New
and Original Throughout. Pro-
gram Full of Entertainment and
Fun. Mrs. Floyd Famous Mind
Reader. The Best Ever Coming to
Chautauqua.

IL you were asked to choose some
particular Chautauqua attraction that
would ELL popular want-furnish
something for the programs that no
other number offered--be a rest and
change from the many orations and
musicals, no matter how good, what
would you choose?
II you knew 1.-THE Floyds" you
would choose the The Floyds. Why?
Because of two things, principally
In the first place they are Magiciars
and everybody likes magic. And in
the second place they are the best OF
magicians, and everybody wants to
see the best.
A whole program Of mystery and
illusions. From the ordinary, real
sensations of life-many of them all
too real-The Floyds take you on
excursions Of delight into the fan
tastic realms of mystery. 1t is a
big entertainment number.
Floyd is No ordinary trickster. He
is an original genius. He is ever
bringing out some new sensation OF
his own invention. He is one pres
tidigitateur who has pitched over
board all the ordinary tricks common
to the profession.
Then he is humorist. All through
his performance there runs vein OF
comedy that is truly refreshing. Your
ears and eyes are all entertained
when Floyd is on the platform.
Then there is Mrs. Floyd, introduce
ing some of the most wonderful feats
ever performed on Chautauqua
platform. While securely blindfold-
ed on the platform, she reads let
ters, describes objects, tells the num-
Der on your watch case and performs
multitudes of mysterious feats that
defy explanation.
Call it Telepathy, second sight o,
what not, it is clever work and en-.
titles her to high place on a pro-
gram of mystery. Taken together
Floyd and Mohala, his wife, consti.
tute a combination of rare excellence
and furnish spice that makes all the
balance of the weeks program more
enjoyable.
This entertG inment number, full OF
spice and fun, and adorned with
choice music by Mr.. Allard, will fill
an entire program at our Cnautau.
qua this season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
The Way In Montgomery.

The Express might have gone into
the details of the convention and told
of all the little bubbles and Earring
notes but it does not seem necessary.
1t was simply case of the regulars
being ground beneath the progressive
steam roller; and from the progressive
point of view there was nothing else to
be expected The few regulars who
made attempts to gain a point or con-
cession had their pains for their trouble.
Red Oak Express.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
ROYAL Italian Guards Band.

Remember the Royal Italian Guards
Band will be at the Chautauqua on
Thursday, July %, instead of Wednes-
day as first advertised That will he Il
big day. There will be twenty -four
pieces and some fine sOlOists said to he
one of the greatest bands in the country.
Then Walter Eccles who is humorous
and popular entertainer will be present
in the afternoon. Be sure to attend on
Thursday, July %.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
prepared -Iof I,earrI::'

At the funeral recently OF William
Lakin, aged 80, in Stapenhill church
yard, Burton-on-Trent. England, 1t was
found that he had bought his vault
80 years ago, and since then had per-
sonally bricked in his wife and daugh-
ter and other members of the family.
He had lived within stonethrow of
the grave over 80 years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21

Why" asked the judge. "do you
think your husband is dead? You say
you haven't heard from him for more
than a year. Do you consider that
reasonable proof that he has passed
out of eXistenceT
Eyes. your honor. If he was still
alive he'd be asking me to send him
money."-Chicago Record Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
Her Mild Connla;nt.

Patient Parent-Georgie. what do
you think / found in my bed last
night: GeOrgie-What was it, mann
ma? Patient Parent-A railroad train
and a fire engine. Harper's Bazaar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
His Point of View.

"What part of the railway train do
you regard as the most dangerous?
inquired the nervous man.
The dining car" answered the dys.
peptic. -WashingtOn Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
Ono on Him.

Pardon me-" said gentleman at
tie entrance to a downtown restau-
rant. Il have something on you"
And may l ask what it is?'
"My at"-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21

Lawyer-Am | to understand that
your wife left your bed and board
Uncle Ephraim-Not 'xactly. boss. She
dun TUX nah bed an bod along wifi
her.-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21

Mrs. Church-Are your children be-
ing brought up to help themselves?
Mrs. Gothem.-Oh. yes: | never lock
the cooky jar.-Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21

Flight today's temptation as it
comes" is good advice. And If it
seems to be only trifiing fght 1t the
harder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21

Grades of Meerschaum.
To the casual observer all meer-
schaum looks alike, but there are 13
recognized grades of this material
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-21
Look on the Bright Side.

Reflect upon your present blessings,
of which every man has many; not
on your past misfortunes, of which all
men have some.-Dickens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
FIRE Al SENInEN iLLE
Blaze Destroys Carriage nepair Shop.
Public School Closes

Centreville, May 6.-(Special. )--What
came very near being most disastrous
fire occurred here yesterday morning at
o'clock when the blacksmith and car
riage repair shop belonging to Hawkins
& Goer and located on the public square
just east of the courthouse, was de-
stroyed completely. This building was
establishment of Cleveland Mercantile
company, and for awhile it seemed that
this building would be destroyed also.
The alarm was given and large num-
her of citizens responded and by heroic
efforts confined the flames to the build
ing which was destroyed, If the flames
had gained Roadway on the Cleveland
building the whole eastern part of the
town would have been without doubt
destroyed. The loss sustained by Haw-
kins & Goer will amount to $1,000 without
any insurance tv
The closing exercises of the public
school at Centreviie will take place on
Monday and Tuesday of next week. Pro-
fessor Alexander and his two assistants,
Miss Ashley and Miss Reynolds, have
prepared elaborate programmes and with
out doubt the exercises will be most
interesting. The annual concert given
by the music pupils of Miss Corinne Med
lin will occur tomorrow night.
The dry weather In this community is
causing much alarm among the farmers.
as they had to plant their cotton over
again after the snow, and the grouhd
is entirely too dry for the seed to
come up,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
SOPHOMORE CONTEST
AT THE UNIVERSITY

University, May e.-(Special.)--A large
audience was present last evening In
Clark hall to hear the annual sophomore
contest in defamation for the Thomas
medal, which, on this occasion. was wer
by Mr.. Herbert Clarence Brown Of Mo.
bile. There were seven speakers on the
programme, and all acquitted themselves
well and with great credit to their train
err. Professor Losey of the English de-
partment AT the beginning. at the mid
die and at the end of the programme
the Glee club of the university gave sew
eral songs in excellent style. The pro-
gramme was as follows. President John
w Abercrombie presiding
Music.
Invocation. the Rev W. e. Hutchinson.
Jean Vatican and the Bishop" (victor
Hugo, Julian Max Strassburger, Mont
gomery.
IA Message to Garcia Ebert Hubbard.
Wallace Creek McAdory Birmingham. +.
America a World Republic" (Beve,
ridge), William Arthur McGuff, Fayette.
1.-The Function of University Wood
row WILSON,, John Morton Partridge,
Goodwater.
Music. 54,
Sources of Our National Strength"
(Whitelaw Reid, George Davis Finley,
Brownsville.
How Much and How Little (The Out
look), Herbert Clarence Brown, Mobile.
1.-THE World a Whispering Gallery
Newell Dwight Hillis), Walter Alexander
Barnes, Dothan.
Music.
Committee of decision. Hon. w. w.
Brandon, the Rev. w. G. Henry and the
Rev. w. e. Hutchinson.
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WATT BROWN SEEKS
POLITICAL HONOR
Candidate for President Pro
Tenn of Senate
DEDICATION OF HOME
Institution at Cuilman TO BE Officially
Opened MOnday-PIans Completed
For Big Carnival mt
Admission
DEDICATION OF HOME

Admission, May 6.--(Special "A straight
tip was received from Ragland Fri
day to the effect that Watt r. Brown
the former Calhoun county man who
has made millions as captain of indus
try, will be candidate for the honor
of president pro tenn. of the Alabama
senate, he having just been elected as
a member of the upper house of the state
legislature from Etowah and Calhoun
counties without opposition.
Mr. Brown now resides at Ragland
in st. Clair and practically owns that
town. but he still holds large interests
in Calhoun and jefferson. being one of
the directors of the Admission National
bank and of the Alabama Life Insur-
ance company, of which ex-governor
jerks Is president. His career has been
picturesque. He went to Ragland on
small capital and soon came into con-
troi of the Ragland Coal and Coke COM
pany, his most valuable asset He also
owns large interests in the IS, 900, 900 plant
of the Portland Cement company al
Ragland, and has other valuable hold.
ings which he has accumulated by in.
dividual effort.
Mr.. Brown has had extensive expert.
ence also as party man. He has served
as an executive committeeman and has
had several terms in the state legisla.
ture. He is a man of commanding per.
sonality and will in all probability make
a strong fight for the honor to which
he aspires.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
Odd Fellows Home Dedication

: John Ellis of this city, past grand
master of the Alabama Odd Fellows
grand lodge, will leave Sunday for Gull
man, where he will attend to the COM
pletion of arrangements for the dedicas
tor of the $4,000 widows and orphans
home, to take place there on Monday,
the day preceding the meeting of the
grand lodge in Birmingham.
Due to the reduced railway fare and
to the elaborate programme that has
been prepared for the occasion, Mr.. FL
liz. who is chairman of the board of
trustees of the home. says that several
thousand Odd Fellows, their wives and
families ARE expected to be present at
tho dedication. Those who will go from
Admission are w. F. Mccartney, a grand
lodge officer; c. b. Rouse of Mountain
Oak lodge; A. F. McGhee of Blue Noun
tain lodge; T. C. Yancey of Royal Oak
lodge; Charles Mckee of Onward lodge.
and F. C. Moorfeld of Oxford lodge,
besides others who will attend In pri-
vate capacity.
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NEWS OF EUFAULA
Electric Fan Service to Be Installed
king-Hixon

Eufaula. May 6.-(Special. 1.-The citizens
will soon enjoy the comforts of electric
fans and all other conveniences that a
day current of electricity will afford. The
management of the electric light COM
pany here has expressed his intention
to establish this new feature at the
earliest possible moment, and Is only
awaiting the arrival of some necessary
fixtures to put the project into effect. The
instalment of the day current here will
mark a new departure never before Gu
joyed by the citizens
News of the engagement of Prof. David
d. King OF Midway to Miss Judson Hixon
of Perote has been received here. The
wedding will be solomnized at the home
of the prospective brides parents Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Hixon, on the evening of
May IS, and will be witnessed by a large
gathering of relatives and intimate friends
of the contracting parties. The couple
rank among the most popular young peo-
pie of that section.
At a recent meeting of the city board
of education Miss Mary Clayton and Miss
Carrie Spurlock of this city were elect
ed teachers in the Sanford street public
school here. The matriculation has been
unusually large the, present season, and
another grade has been added, making
II in all.
Circuit court, which convened in the
city Tuesday morning, was only in session
about ~ hours when an adjournment was
had. The grand jury completed their
labors within the same time, finding only
IA true bills. The docket was amollg the
lightest that has ever been sounded in
the city.
Citizens in the neighborhood of old Mt.
Zion church, IS miles west of Clayton,
will enjoy an all-day singing and basket
dinner there Sunday. The occasions arr,
usually attended by visitors from near.
ly every section of the county and gen.
orally include large number from this
city. 1855
The Barbour county chapter of the U.
D. c.. met at the home of Mrs. c. A.
Locke here this afternoon, when the fol-
lowing interesting programme was car
ried out Answer to roll call with name
date and commander of civil war battle
Solo. 1.-THE Southern Girl by Mrs T. G.
Wilkinson of the Alabama Brenau. Read
ing, Emma Lansom," by Mrs. John B.
Reese. Reading. by Mrs. Raphael Semms
Song and chorus by the chapter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
ENSLEY MAY HAVE
SOME CANDIDATES
Committees Action Arouses
Considerable Comment
GAME THIS AFTERNOON
Barnca VIII Play Picked Team-Ser-
vices at EnsIey Churches VIII BE
ms Usual Tomorrow-GencraI
News of Steel City

Much interest was aroused in Ensley III
the approaching city election by the ac-
ton of the executive committee which
meets Thursday night Placing the
names of the heads of departments on
the ticket has caused several local aspir-
ants TO get active. and 1t is probable that
their formal announcements will be made
In the next few days ~
The commission form of government,
which is also to be submitted to the peo-
pie, was the cause of much comment,
both for and against the plan.
The several announced candidates for
mayor are being discussed and in some
instances "cussed"
The indications are that Ensley will
maintain her reputation politically and a
hot campaign will be waged.
The final count of the recent election
gives Thomas ]. Judge, the local candi-
date, sixth place on the ticket.
The Legislators elected were Percy, Mol
ton, Mcdonald, Barnard. Eastis, Judge
and O'Neal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
COTTON ATTACHED
BY AUTHORITIES

Decatur, May s.-tSpecialo-Today
232 bales of cotton belonging to
Knight, Yancey & Co., the bankrupt
spot cotton firm here, were attached
by the receivers in bankruptcy. The
cotton was at the Gulf Compress COM
pany's warehouses in Decatur when
the attachment was executed. On the
Investigation of the affairs OF the COM
pany here a few days ago it devel-
oped in the general examination OF
witnesses before Referee in Bank
ruptcy Jere Murphy of Huntsville that
ore of the nonresident members CT
the Arm had taken out Of the safe
OF the firm here compress receipts for
this cotton. Other and more interesting
Developments in the case are expect
ed to be made public within the next
day or two and it is limited that some
er sensations in regard to the fail
ure are quite likely to be disclosed
within that time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07

Bessemer, May 6-lSpeoial.)-The first
annual commencement of the Lovett
Training school took place tonight with
graduating class of nine. The pro-
gramme of the evening was as follows:
Invocation, Rev ]. F. sturdevant.
Vocal solo, C. f. Hull.
Grafton. Practical Education A j.
Wischmeyer.
Reading, "A Tribute to Columbus ]. j.
Caughlin. 'rfe
Reading, 'The Launching" J..J. HILL
Grafton. Energy the handspring of
Success" j. C. Chisenhall.
Reading, Supposed Speech of Regulus,
C. B. Hunter.
Vocal solo, Robert McAdams.
Address, Gardner Goodwin.
Awarding of diplomas, DIR. j. A. B.
Lovett. ~
Presentation of medal w. S. Gilbert.
The graduating exercises tonight were
largely attended by friends of the class
members and others interested in the
success of the school.
The Lovett Training school is night
institution established last year by Dr. j.
A. B. Lovett for the benefit of a few
young men who know of DR.. Loyetts
superior qualities as an instructor The
school was opened in small room on
the second floor of Second avenue
building. The class grew so large that
partition was knocked out and the
quarters enlarged. 1t is believed that
the rooms will have to be still further
enlarged to accommodate the school for
the next term
DR.. Lovett was one of the founders
OF Blount college at Brownsville, which
was later converted into the Ninth Dis
trict Agricultural school. He has been
connected with other important institu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
FIRE DAMAGES
MINE PROPERTY
BLACKSMITH AND CARPENTER
SHOP AT BLOCTON DESTROYED
ENTAILING Loss OF s12,O0o-CON-
vICTs ESCAPE FROM NINE

Blocton, May 6-(Special)-On Wednes-
day afternoon about o'clock the black
smith and carpenter shop at No. 2 mine
of the Tennessee company was totally
destroyed by fire, together with all its
contents, which included some new and
valuable electrical machinery, stored
there pending installation In the new
electric plant being erected there. The
loss on the electrical machinery alone is
estimated at $4,000 not including the
other contents of the building, including
quantity Of engineers supplies, packing,
oil, etc. Owing TO the inhamable nature
of much of the material the fire burned
very fiercely while it lasted. The INSTALL
ing of the electric plant may be delayed
for some time, until the destroyed n1n-
chinery and supplies are replaced. This
plant, now under construction. is to be
one of the largest and most complete of
Its kind In the south.
At Lucille mines, about three miles from
here, where both free and convict labor
Is employed, one of the convicts escaped
yesterday by passing the guard as free
ahorer AS soon as his escape was de-
tected the bloodhounds were put on the
track and the dogs from Belle Ellen
mires, about five miles away, were sent
for The chase was long one. and as
far as known, was unsuccessful. But
while the dogs and their manager were
absent from Belle Ellen late last night
several convicts stated that from seven
to twelve prisoners managed to escape
from the mines there Nothing positive
as to the success of either chase is yet
known here The broken nature Of the
country here may prove an aid to these
men in making an escape.
Eugene Howard, who has been work.
ing for some time in Ensley, as electrician
at the steel plant, was seriously burned
Thursday morning by an electric fash,
caused by wire with q lamp on it fall
ing on the switch board, at which he was
working. Neither wire nor lamp could be
found after it was all over. Howard s
left arm was burned from the shoulder
down, and the fash had a bad effect on
his eyes. His arm was treated In Ensley
aid his eyes on his arrival here 1t will
be some time before he can return to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07

Huntsville, May 6.-(special.)-- As the
outcome Of personal difficulty on Wash
ington street late last night, Deputy
Sheriff Wheeler Mitchell was cut in the
throat and seriously wounded by Claude
Phillips. The blade of the knife struck
the jawbone of Mitchell and was detected
from the jugular vein. The men are first
cousins one being a son of Sheriff Nit
chell and the other the son Of Alder
man Phillips. sE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
Another WorId-End Prophet

With the dire forebodings induced by
the proximity of Halley's comet in oper-
alton, the superstitious have seen an
other world-end precursor in the feat of
Charles Hathon, a farmer, who lives a
few miles from this city. He has cat
and bed of mice that lie down in peace
and harmony in the same box, and this
is given a liberal Interpretation to mean
the same thing as the lamb and the
ior lying down together The feat Is
sale to have been endowed with unusual
significance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
ROBERT ]. LOWE
TAKEN VERY ILL

Montgomery, May 6.-(Special )-Robert
j. Lowe. one of the best known men in
Alabama, and at one time chairman of
the state democratic committee, is des-
perately ill at st. MARKETS. hospital. He
suffered stroke of apoplexy yesterday
and is yet unable to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
Concrete Bridge Completed

Tho board of Calhoun county road and
revenue commissioners paid an official
visit Thursday afternoon to the new ce-
ment bridge over Cave creek near Wea-
ver which has just been completed for
the county by J. A. Gaboury. This is the
first bridge to be built of concrete in
this county. and while 1t cost consid-
cradle more than the ordinary bridge of
wood. 1t is said that It is almost indie
structible. 1t was named in honor of
Commissioner s G. Wright, who is soon
to retire from the board.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
Ball Games This Afternoon

Much interest Is being taken i'll the
base ball game this afternoon between the
Baraca team of the Methodist church and
picked team captained by Frank Stokes.
The game will be played at Thirtieth
street and Avenue e and an exciting
game Is promised.
The Ensley team will meet North Bir-
mir CHAM this afternoon in the City
league contest. The first league game
was played last week and resulted In a
victory for the steel City team over her
old-time rival. Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07

Florence, May Especially My
rick, a farmer % years old, killed him
self yesterday at the home of his father,
John Myrck, west of Shoal creek. over en-
unfortunate love affair. it is said A
shotgun was used. Myr.ck lying on the
bed and discharging a load of buckshot
into his heart by means of string at
tached to the trigger. He left a note
saying. GIVE all my property to my two
younger brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
Thread of the Story Club

The Thread OF the Story club was en-
tertained by Mrs. d. r. Hay. They con-
tinued to read Flower of the Dusk" by
Myrtle Reed. Mrs. II. ]. Kribs sang sew
eral solos. The hostess served refresh
merits. The guests included Mrs. Poss,
Mrs. ]. Moog, Mrs. J. H. Perkins, Mrs.
John Morrison, Mrs. ]. F. ee, Mrs. c. p.
Bowman, Mrs. N. r. Baker. Mrs. NJ. II.
Mcdowell. The guests of the club were:
Mrs. Carter Adams, Mrs. Moore, Mrs II.
j. Kribs, Mrs o. s. Mackey, Mrs. Henry
Wurtle. and Mrs. J. F. Kent of Birming-
ham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07
Church Notes

The regular Christian Endeavor SER
vices will be observed at the Christian
church Sunday evening at 7:3O o'clock
The topic will be 1.-The Christian Graces !"
Mrs. j. A. Oberchain leader.
The Epworth league of the Methodist
church will give a social Monday evening
at the home of Miss Estele Sheldon,
TN entieth street and Avenue G.
There will be regular services at all the
Ensley churches Sunday. DR.. Riley will
preach at the Baptist church. Dr. simp-
sons pulpit at the Methodist will be
filed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-07

The chances Of our making
a hit with your boy are about
100 to 1.
40 patterns in boys Nor
folk and double breasted suits
from which to pick a suit for l
boy.
Like the men s. suits this
year, our boys suits include
many rough faced fabrics,
Donegals and Bamockburns
Tor instance.
$3.50 and by easy steps to SIS.
Why long any longer, you
long legged boyg
Your long trouser suits are
here; boys suits all over, in
spite of the long trousers.
3sc every day.
A bargain right off the bat.
$50 different styles in our
full cut boys blouse waist.
SIS to s25.