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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27
, AwfulIy Busy.

Jim-A stitch in time saves nine.
Tom--Who said that?
Jim-Gee! Amt you read your
Bible?
Tom-Nope; amt even had time
to read the sporting page this morn
ing yet.-Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27

Il think he'd like to join your club.
but his wife wouldn't hear of it,
she wouldn't hear Of 1t? Why, I
know of half a dozen men who would
join our club If their wives couldn't
hear of IT."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27
Plunes Worth ssso.ooo Gamma

London.-Over 300 cases of ostrich
feathers. valued at 100000 were car
ried by the Mauretania. which left
Liverpool on recent. trip to New
York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27

do you mind? Longfellow is fearful
ly and wonderfully slow. same as ever.
but he's reasonably sure"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27
An Innated Figure.

Addison Miner, the well-known bon
vivant of New York. was discussing his
reported contract with vaudeville
agency for series of Partisan dances
at $1,000 week.
THAT report" he said "is inflated.
In its imitation Of the salary and in
Its imitation of my knowledge of the
dances OF the East. the report re
minds me of theatrical criticism
once wrote. In this criticism OF q
musical comedy desired to fiatter a
beautiful dancing girl. The girls fig
ure was superb. In my article I
praised it ardently. But the exigencies
of space compelled the excelsior Of most
of the praise, and only one sentence.
containing horrible typographical err
ror, was left. This unfortunate sen
teGce ran:
Kathleen yavasour, who dances in
the second act, possesses a form that
Jumbo might have envied.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27

"Dou you know shouted the earn
est orator. what to do to the trust!''
No, but I know blame well what
they're doing to us!" said man in
the front row.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-27
SULTAN OF rERNArn.

Quaint Entertainment Furnished by
.he Comic Opera Ruler.
There was a time when the Sultan
of Ternate had great power and riches.
and lived in grand style. But now
adays, whsn this potentate shows him
self to his people, he rides in a state
carriage gift from the government.
dating from very remote period of
the coach building art-which is
dragged and pushed by natives, whose
business 1t is to take the place of
horses. 1t is said that horses are
scarce on the island and that the Sui
tan resents the idea of placing a native
coachman in. more elevated position
than himself; therefore, he prefers to
drive out at a snail's pace. towed by
coolies.
When the resident returns an official
visit he is fetched in the same vehicle.
and in the same curious style. Visits
are generally paid by the resident at
o'clock in the evening. and the car
riage is then accompanied by torch
bearers, which adds to the fantastic
appearance of the cortege and causes
great excitement among the islanders.
who flock to watch the procession. 1t
takes half an hour to reach the palace
from the residents house. and at the
palace the Sultan awaits his guest at
the foot of the steps, surrounded by
lackeys holding lighted candles. On
arrival of the resident, the Sultan
offers him his arm and leads him up
the steps to his reception hall. where
few chairs covered with red velvet
have been placed beforehand. The res
ident takes a seat to the right of the
Sultan, and the native secretaries place
themselves at either side of their royal
master. AS soon as the resident is
seated servant brings basin of
water for his excellency to wash his
hands, If he wishes to do so, but as a
rule the resident waves him off. Tea
and cakes are next presented; after
which a troupe Of royal woman
dancers, to the number of half dozen
or so, walk slowly in stately fashion,
one behind the other, accompanied by
clarinet player in the uniform of the
Napoleonic period.
At the end of the performance the
ladies walk out in the same slow and
stately manner. and then there is a
pause. during which cigars and sweets
are presented. At the termination Of
the interval another set of dancers
this time of the male sex-file in, fol.
lowed by large number of musicians
playing violins, flutes and drums. The
dance of the men consists Of series
of high jumps and acrobatic perform
ances. ending by their forming them
selves into human pyramid. The
male dancers wear curious harlequin
costumes with three-cornered hats or
namented with birds-of-paradise feath-
ers.. the sight of which would turn any
European lady green with envy. 1t is
now time for the resident to return
home, and the ancient carriage. with
its quaint human horses and torch
bearers. is once more placed at his dis
posal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
MASONIC LODGE TO
 MEET IN COLUMBUS

Columbus, Miss, February II. .-(Special) The annual meeting of the Masonic grand ledge of Mississippi formally opens to- morrow morning in this city and will con- tinue through Friday R. A. Carson. chair nan general committee, this city, states the largest attendance in the history of ille Mississippi gatherings will be the rec ord of this meeting. He is assured of about 800 delegates. Some came in Sat larday, many arrived Sunday, still more have arrived throughout today and by tomorrow night every available room will be filled.
 This morning at 10 o'clock the district deputies held meeting in the blue roorn Masonic temple. The Masonic grand ledge finance committee met at the Gil iner hotel parlor this morning, also were there meetings of the Masonic law and prudence committee, complaints and ap- peals committee, trustees of the Masonic Home and custodians of work.
 Tomorrow, Tuesday, morning public eN- ercises will be held at the courthouse. The visitors will be welcomed to Colun- bus by Mayor Donnell. the Glee club from the Industrial Institute and College will render musical selections. there will be other address and more music by local talent. This public programme will consume an hour after which the grand lodge will be called to order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
North and South Alabama
Delegates to the Laymen's Missionary
 Meeting. M. E. Church, South, Dallas, Texas.

t,onyening February 19, closing Feb mary 22: S26.S0 for the round trip from Rirmingham; from other points in pro- portion; tickets sold February l6, IT and IS, limited to return March lb. The committee has decided the best route for delegates attending this meet ing is by Frisco lines to Memphis and the Cotton Belt Route to Dallas" 1,hro,1eh sleepers for the accommoda- ton of delegates will leave Terminal station, Birmingham, Thursday night, Tebruary IT, at 10:30 o'clock, arriving at Dallas Saturday morning at 5.43 fnassengers can remain in sleepers un- iii o'clock), in time for the grand barbecue and opening address by Rrother George Stuart. Berth rate, two occupying one berth, $2 each; single berth, A.
 Delegates can leave Dallas at Il p. m Tuesday and arrive in Birmingham at a. m. Thursday, less than a week away from business.
 Arrangements are being made for North and South Carolina and Georgia delegates to join us here, and the Tennessee delegates will join us at Memphis.
 For berth reservations and further particulars address
 DIR. J. H. FINCH,
 ADDISON w. LYNCH,
 w. E. STRIPLEN,
 Committee 1o5 goth St. N., Brown Marx Bldg. 2-11-3t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
BAILEY ADVOCATES
 THE INCOME TAX

Columbia, s. C., February H.-Senator Bailey of Texas, speaking before the members of the general assembly of South Carolina tonight on the proposed amend ment to the federal constitution with ref erence to the income tax, declared that the fate of the proposed amendment lay with the South Carolina legislature. It was his opinion that the only means to raise the necessary revenue for the gov ernment provided the tariff rates were decreased under a future democratic ad- ministtat tion, would be an income tax. A federal income tax, in his opinion. he said, would tax according to wealth and not on a basis of population.
 The republican party and unjust riches were scored by the Texas sena- tor. He WAS cordially welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
MEN WANTED. Salaries $500 to Start and Pro- motion to S1800.

During the coming year the United States government will have places for several thousand men in the railway mail service and other departments. In- asmuch as the average salary of these employees is $1500 per year it is strange that more young men do not try for the positions.
 An examination to obtain competent men needed Immediately for government positions will be held soon at Birming- ham. Any man between IS and 55 who writes to the Commercial Correspondence Schools. 1437 Schools building, Rochester, N r., will be told how he can pass the examina ton and secure one of these high salaried, life positions. The principal of these schools has passed four civil serv- ice examinations himself and can, there fore tell applicants just what they must know in order to be sure of success. We advise young men to write to these old established. reliable schools for in- formation No fee is charged for the examination 2-15-10t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
SENATORIAL RACE
 IS STILL TED UP Another Man May Enter the Contest in Mississippi. ALEXANDER LOOMS UP Friends Of Candidate Who Withdrew Want Him to Re-Enter. and It Is Said that Enough Votes Are
 Pledged to Elect.
ALEXANDER LOOMS UP

1 Jackson Miss, February 14.-(Special)- It is reported here tonight and is gen orally believed that if the senatorial deadlock is not broken at the Tuesday night caucus there will be two new en- tries.
 It is known that Dr. B. G. Lowery, president of Blue Mountain college. has been here for several days feeling around and it Is said he is almost persuaded to get in the race.
 l It is stated on good authority that 96 members of the caucus have signed an agreement to vote for c. H. Alexander if he will get back in the race. MT Alexander was eliminated by an anti l Vardaman caucus two weeks ago and pledged his support to the remaining three of the opposition and may refuse to re- enter the contest unless he is thoroughly convinced that none of the others can defeat Vardaman.
 The senate was the only branch of the legislature that held a session today and while no important measures were intro- duced or enacted into law, some inter esting ones were debated and killed
 Of such was the proposition that three fourths of jury should return a legal verdict. MT. Leftwich led the fight against the measure, declaring it uncon- stitutional and that ex-Chief Justice Campbell agreed with him heartily.
 The Langston resolution to increase the number of supreme court judges from three to five by constitutional amend ment was adopted in the senate by vote of "A to 0.
 The Price bill to establish an agricu- tural experiment station in the prairie belt of northeast Mississippi was passed, 20 to 4, but the effort to run MT. Frank lin's suggestion of another one in the hills of Pontotoc, the natural home of the Elberta peach, lost out because no quorum was called on.
 The legislature has now been in session 42 days, has made 50 new laws at an expense of s53,00O or about sS600 per law. This does not include stationery, fuel, lights and other incidentals. However, a great many bills have passed one house or the other and legislation is consid- cred well in hand.
 Among a bunch of new bills offered today was one by MT. Bilbe to prohibit the sale of coca-cola or any other bev- craze that contains caffeine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

EANTED-Position as collector or watch- man; have had experience in both, and
 know the city. Ben E. Nance. Bell 1737. YOUNG man wishes employment in some dairy: have had years experience; best
 Of reference age ls. Roy Thomas, 10Sl
 N 9th St. East Birmingham. 2-I5-2t VAETED-Position by experienced book keeper. Young man. Call Bell phone ee> Ll5-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
CITY oRDINAN
Improvement 0rdina
NO. 5Os-.NEw sERIr

To provide for paving WI
 binder macadam. and otherwl,e .DV ing Twenty-Grst street from Nag avenue to Highland avenue. Section l. Be it ordained 8is Council of Birmingham as ftl That the roadway on T~o street from the south curb lin I,- nolia avenue to the north prS | of Highland avenue be pave | pnalt binder nlacadam and sary inlets along same be | paired.
 Sec. 2. That said improve be made in accordance wit tn | and lines heretofore establis lhe portions of the street here described.
 Sec. 8. That the cost of co ing the aforesaid improvement W be assessed and levied up. M against the property abuttinG portions of said streets and improved to the extent of
 creased value of such propert
 son of the special benefits; from such improvements and H. cess of the total cost of such In |, J ,nents.
 That the cost of all fmproveme upon street, avenue or alley inters tions shall be assessed and levied ur and against the property abutting the streets. avenues or alleys so tersecting for one-half block ins direction. .o
 That no charge assessed upon a against any lot or parcel of land sh be greater than the increased value such property by reason of the sl cial benefits derived from such orovements. s5 That the cost of improving betw, the rails of any street railroad, or a other railroad tracks, and the spt between the tracks, and for IS incl on each side of the tracks, includi switches and turnouts, shall not be sessed against the property abutting | the streets and avenues as aforeEa but shall be paid by the owners of sl railroad and shall be assessed agRil and form a lien on said railroad s | the property used in connection the with.
 That nothing herein contained oh be construed to relieve any street rs road of its obligations in the mat oI street improvements.
 Sec. 4. That the estimated cost said improvements is $240o and | the City Council will meet on the cil chamber of the city hall. of L minsham at 7:3O o'clock, D. m., fR h .,ny obections or remonstrancoG. il manner of making the same or | Iot,. . of arfo fo hA
 Sec. 5. That full details, ldrawin plans and specifications of said ", and estimates be prepared by the c engineer as early as practicable [ placed by him on file in his office the city hall of Birmingham not Ia than two weeks prior to the d named in section of this ordonal where property owners who may affected by said Improvements may and examine the same. s
 Sec. G. That this ordinance, shall published by the city clerk in ths ney paper publisher in the city of Birmii nam, doing city printing, once . VI Tor two consecutive weeks; the fi publication to be not less than [ weeks prior to the date set herein which the City Council of Birmingh will meot to hear obections dr rem, strances that may be made to . improvements, the manner of max the same or the character of mater 70 be used.
 Adopted February 2. 1910.
 H. F. SHROPSHIRE, JR, | City Clsrh l Approved February 3, 1910. FRANK P. O'BRIEN, Mayor
 Age Herald. February s-15. 1sis,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
Blow to Comic Valentines.

Chicago, February 14.-Gomic valen- tines received a staggering blow from the postoffice censors here today. More than 25.000 of them were condemned and were ordered not to be delivered on the ground that they were objec- tionable. It was the busiest St. Valen- tines day the Chicago postoffce evei had, the, total number of valentines posted here being more than l,250, 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

Emmet O'Neill, Candidate for Governor, will open his campaign in Birmingham at the Jefferson Theatre, Thurs day, February IF, 8 pm. Speak CTS from all parts of the state will also address the voters at that time in behalf of Colonel O'Neill's candidacy. Every body invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
While Beating the Tin Pan in My Selling Cam paiqn of INGLENOOK"

I beg that my many friends, the Real Estaters,' will not overlook the fact that we are possessed of q Bundle of Boost for the Birmingham district in its en- tirety
 Those preferring 'The Highlands and Norwood MT Hez Thompson will greet with a gladsome smile and show the pick of these places.
 MT. Roy Thompson, in charge of Rent als, will appreciate your patronage and will please you If he doesn't walk or talk himself to death before you get ac- quainted with him, and. MT Landlord let me give you a tip-phone or call and ask for Roy Thompson If you want a hustler ahold of your vacant houses
 MT. Charles R. Harts1eld, a new and beautiful addition. according to the mar and plan of Greater Birmingham, will escort you to the suburbs and while preaching expansion and non-contraction will endeavor to separate you from your Rusty Rocks
 With a grin for the business you've already given me. and hoping you'll con. tinue to give, I'll put in bolder type
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
,rbav VIII Get a Hearing.

E'isnkil Landing, N. Y., February Ill., February 2S has been selected as the date for the hearing on the application Of Harry K Thaw to be transferred from the Matteawan asylum for the criminal insane to some other state institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
iVANTED-SALESMEN

NANTFD-Salesman to call upon request cn the best homes in Alabama; no can .assins; pays $50 weekly; only we'll dressed man of good appearance wanted.
 A. K. Hewitt, 511 Lincoln Sun-Court
 C,incinnati. O 2-i6-2t-tu-th WAN1'ED-fwo experienced clothing salesmen for Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. for line of medium price goods. cobsisting of mer's. youth anu boys suits; men S. youths and children pants; fall line ready April ]; none but experienced clothing salesmen need ap- ply. Lett shield Clothing Co.,. Leitch- ' fold K 2-l5-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

WE re-sharpen your old salty razor blades better than new, 25c per dozen (any kind); satisfaction guaranteed. Mail or bring yours. Keener Edge O., l2 North 22d street Birmingham.
 1-30-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
FOR SALE

$900-48x2O0, 18th street, near 11th avenue. north: terms. SS500-SC x140, new improvements; i; rents y96 month"; terms. S3500-6-room cottage, bath, electric lights, modern: Avenue F, near 2Tth street. 1o.oOo--5ox14o, 4th avenue. near 18th street. S7000-S-room modern home in Nor wood
 Oliver-Levert Realty Co.,, 2025 Sd Avenue. Both phones, 16Sg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
Bargains for Sale

s100O-3-room cottage, Rosemont. s1750-6-room cottage, No. S25 50th st., kingston. $2o00-6- room cottage No. BOT Sd ave, West End. Bath and all modern i'm proVements. s450o-10-room modern brick resi- dence, close in on Northside. Rented till April l. $1 e00-Lot 50x150 Earl Place. $600o-M anufacturing site 400xl50, fronting 1 railroads; side tracks all ready In. Ideal location. Minge Mortgage & Realty Go.
 2f0-11 First National Bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
0NE CENT A WORD

.ATES-one cent a word a day; no nd taken for less than 25e for nrst tuses f'ou cHsh TnUSf pr"1rt@nny frd"--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
- . -
 WANTED.

sHAV1NG-10c ut 1921 4th avenue S-iS-tf MANTED-Customers for showcases. iron safes and Carrara paint. Alabama Gro
 cery company. l-l-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

WANTED-To buy from owner. cottage property, North or Southside preferred About S1o00 cash, balance on easy terms Address C-4S, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

modern bungalow or cottage on South Highlands for about
 $500 on terms; want it immediately. Ad- drcss D-4S, care Age-Herald. 2-15-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

WANTED-sam I3lach (of j. Blach & Sons) and two sisters. no children, de- sire to rent very modern. or S-room house located 9n high ground, east of 10th street and south of Highland ave me. Not over $60 2-lO-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

NANTED-To rent stable that will ac- coumodate two horses and bugsies. Ad- dress S-47, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

A BRIGHT and intelligent boy of 15 years of age needs pasition of some kind, office or store, has experience and first class references; very reliable and trust worthy anyone needing services please phone Bell 1907 or address P-4s. care Age-Herald. 2-l4-T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

NEW 1910 5-passenger White Steamer
 run 800 miles; top, side curtains. speedo- meter, full equipment. tools and lamps, cover: owner leaving town slS5o; no trades This is the greatest bargain ever offered in new car. H-46, care Ace-Herali 2-13-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

FOR SALE-Five contracts of $lO00 each in The Standard Home Co. of Birming- ham, Ala. These contracts were taken out in November, 1905, and call for a loan of $500 at per cent interest. l have paid in on these contracts $i5e0 altogether and they will soon reach q loan. If you want to buy or build, here is your chance and not have to wait long for your money. Address J. NJ Stoner, Asheville, Y. (.
 e-S-lt-tu-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

YOUNG man wants position as collector
 with reliable firm will give references.
 Address Homer A. Stanley P. 0. Box No. 492 Birmingham. 2-9-11t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

FOR SALE-sS500; beautiful new brick veheered residence east of z0th street; close to Rhodes Circle and Highland avenue; southern exposure. elevated. all street Improvements, 50Xl40 to alley; white enamel trim with mahoganized birch doors. Servants rooms, three
 rooms finished in attic, tile bath. hard wood floors, furnace. everything finished sweet and clean; $500 cash is all that it will take to buy this. balance at 6 per cent. Weallley & Rosenstihl 2l2o First avenue. 2-13-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

WANTED-To buy fer d client on easy payments 6 neat or 5-room cottage and lot in North Birmingham or Woodlawn
 not over one block from cars, not to cost over s16Oo. smith & Stillman, POS and 20i Hood hldg. 2-l5-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

ErRANGER-Wants to purchase central business property investment; give par tieulsrs. Reply Box 7S2. city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

A SMALL suburban drug store for sale;
 reasons for selling. Address F-46, care Age-Herald. 2-13-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
0NE CENT A WORD

NATES--One cent q word a day; nn nal. -LsEuI lsIB Log aeI usgl sssI Ioy usYEp
 lion. Cash mRat nceoraEuUY order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

EANTED--To do flrst-class guaranteed dentistry in exchange for clothes, mer- chandise or groceries or anything of value at once WAT, care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
MONEY TO LEND

MONEY loaned salaI led people, woniei
 keeping house and others without se- eu,fty; cheapest rates; easiest pay ments: offices in 66 principal cities. gave yourself money by getting ms
 terms first. D. H. Tolman. room 4Jl Farley building. 1-l-ly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

FOR SALE-Drug store; well established and doing fine business. Located in most prominent and growing section of Nashville where neighborhood at pres ent is thickly settled; also on two very prominent and well patronized car lines. Store located within two blocks of noted southern female college and Cath nIi .,h11rnl1 md enhnnl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
MISCELLANEOUS
REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALE. No. S15 g. 11th st. Broom house. lot 22x9O 1t. s1k50: terms sl2.50 per month for 100 months, with per cent interest; renting for S750. 27 acres, between North Birmingham and BoyIes, on Pike road, cheap. 200 acres near Fruithurst. 325O per acre.
 L. c. PETTYJoHN. Phones 11O1 and 4c5. 1s26H 3d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

TOR RENT. 721 N. 22d street rooms, $l4. 2121 N. Sth avenue. rooms, $22 DO. 80 $. Bellevue avenue, rooms s30 HOS South 10th avenue, rooms s14. 1906 Avenue C, rooms, s14 1212 Cotton avenue. West End, rooms, s20. 215 N. Elyton street, West End, rooms, s17.50. J. H. HElNEkE R. E. 6 1. A. Co.,, Aqts.
 Phones 'i5 PA North 21rt St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

olic school New church and school
 soon to be erected within one block of drug store, Owner not druggist. req son for selling. Will pay good, live druggist to investigate. Address Box 315, Nashville. Tenn. 2-l3-4t