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Arizona republican., 1910-01-08
THE KING OF LIGHT

Our long expected shipment of Aida" lamps are here. The best oil lamp in the world. Makes 65 candle power light. Burns 147 barrels of air to gallon O. oil. Uses a mantle the same as any gas light.
 Those having lamps of this kind can now procure any and all fixtures from us, including mantles
 Come and See It.
 Special reductions on all furniture Dressers from $12.50 up in the solid oak. 10 per cent off on rockers and beds. Best assortment of Administer rugs and Wool Fiber Art Squares in the city. 9x12
Arizona republican., 1910-01-08
MASSlE 6 SONS.

"House Furnishers." 114-116 w. Washington St. Phone Main 257.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-08

These crisp mornings give residents Of the Salt River valley a faint idea of the cold which just now holds the rest of the country in its grasp. The winter here will be gone so soon that its fleeting visit will be scarcely re- membered If the almond trees pay due attention to the calendar, they win be in bloom within a fortnight.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-08

President Hadley of Yale thinks that the accidents of the football field making college students more manly. Still. the mothers of the boys killed might feel like venturing a different opinion.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-08

"A good republican is as good as bad democrat" says Mayor Gaynor of New York. This is certainly a con- eession which all good republicans will appreciate.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-08
THE FARMER'S DILEMMA.

You are lucky man." said the city dweller- When prices are high you can raise all you want to eat"
 Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel but when I think of what it would bring in market I don't feel as if could afford to eat Washington Star
Arizona republican., 1910-01-08

Navel Gull Oranges, s1.0O per box.
 Crump Hay & Grain Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Pure Food Hearing

Speculation is wide as to when Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court for the Middle District of Alabama will render his opinion in re the case of the United States vs. the Corno Mills company of East St Louis. Since the hearing was begun Monday the govern ment and the defense have been steadily introducing witnesses with the result that s mass of evidence is now before the jurist.
 Adulteration of a carload of oats which was received in this ctiy more than a year ago is alleged in the libel which has been filed against the mills company by the government. G. R. Matthews, president of the St. Louis corporation, is in the city in attendance upon the sessions of the court and has himself testified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Nnrrs AND PERSONALS

Mrs. Frank T. Anderson and her daugh- fer. Miss Kate Anderson, returned last night from Baltimore, where they nave spent several weeks.
 Mrs. Edward Wilkinson Is in Baltimore Miss Louise Anderson, who has been inc admired guest of Mrs. Wilbur E. Kelley for the past several weeks, Will leave Saturday for her home in Clarkes- vile, Tenn.
 Miss Kate HemphiI Perry is expected home from Agnes Scott college Saturday to be the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Robert Hemphill, during the holidays
 Henry Gray, Jr. came home this week from the Hin school, Pottstown, Pa, where he is spending his last year in preparation for Yale. He will be with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Gray, during the Christmas holidays.
 Miss Willie Florence Jones is expected home to spend the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. E. Jones, on Avenue H. a MT. and Mrs J. A. VanHoose and MT. and Mrs. William W. French will leave in a few days to pass the holidays at the vanHoose camp.
 
 MT. and Mrs. T. T. Ashford will also leave town to spend the holidays at 'The Plantation.''
 The Review club will meet at the res idence of Mrs. R. J. Fullbright, 2oll North Thirty-sixth avenue, tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
JaiIs and Cotton MlIIs

Dr. W. c. Oates. state inspector of jails and cotton mills, is about ready to pub fish his annual report to Governor Conner. .in which report will be contained a gen. eral review of the cotton mill conditions throughout the state, and of the condi- tion of jails and almshouses. In all prob ability the report will be supplemented later by individual county suggestions the annual report purporting to give only the general facts connected with such in stitutions.
 It is known that a number of the Jails in Alabama have been severely scored by Dr. Oates since he entered office, and that under the new regime a vigor- ous campaign for better conditions is to he conducted. The inspector will issue no statement containing direct attack as yet but it is considered quite probable that steps will be taken within the next week to alleviate the conditions in cer- tain localities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

all within the borders of the city enjoy happy Christmas. To this end charity box, properly advertised, is being liber- ally contributed to. This, together with the annual distribution by the local lodge of Elks of the city, 1t is believed will leave none of the deserving that will go neg lccted.
 A large guano factory at James is fast approaching completion and will be in readiness to supply the spring trade The building occupies a convenient site along the railroad tracks near the depot and the plant is valued at $20,000. It is backed by strong corporation of home capital with H. L. King, president of the Bank of James, at the head.
 B. c. Cox, the new register in chancery who was appointed to fill the vacancy oc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
NEWS OF cENTREvILLE
Discuss Disposition Of Convicts-Negro
 Indicted For Murder Is Captured

Centreville, December 14.-(Special) The court of county commissioners was in session during the first of this week and adjourned to meet again on Mon day of next week. The main bust- ness that occupied the attention of the court was the question as to what dis position would be made of the county convicts for the next year. There is strong sentiment to place all county convicts upon the public roads of the county and it is very probable that this sentiment will prevail. At the present time the county has contract With the Sloss- Sheffield Iron and Steel company for all convicts at hard labor for the county. The meeting next Monday VIII be the last meeting of the old board of commissioners, as two new members were elected at the November elec- tion.
 The people of Bibb county seem very well pleased at the thought of Bibb county being placed in the proposed new congressional district.
 John Clark, negro who was some time ago indicted for the murder of Gent Duke, another negro, and who escaped soon after the murder, was ar rested a few days since in Jefferson county and is now in the county Jail at this place. His case will be heard at the February term of the circuit court.
 John T. Ellison. who has been at tending the Meth odist conference at Troy as a delegate from the Methodist church at this place, has returned to Centrevil1e.
 General regret Is expressed because Rev c. H. Motley, who has served the Methodist church at this place as pas- tor, was not returned for the next year. He was beloved by the people of this community regardless of denomination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
State Pardon Board

A score or more applications for elem ency were considere1 by the state board of pardons at its se1sion of today. though no suggestions werG made as to what rec concentrations will be made to the gover- TOT. As on the occasion of yesterday, the reception room In the secretary or states office was crowded with mothers,
 wives, daughters and sisters who are here to lend their tears to their prayers for pardon of their loved ones.
 The week so far is said to have been the busiest one ever held by the state board of pardons. Each hour has been crowded to capacity, while all of the work Is not yet completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
NEWS OF EUFAULA
Aid Society To Raise $15O0-Largs
 Guano Factory Being Erected

Eufaula, December H-(Special. 1.-The Ladies' Aid society of the First Metho- dist church of this city will undertake to contribute $1500 toward a fund now being raised by that denomination to erect handsome Sunday school room In connection with the church building. The society will inaugurate various en- tertainments in the way of social func- tions, bazars and luncheons and will spare TO efforts to see that their part of the contract Is fully compiled with.
 The citizens are preparing to see that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
EDUCATORS WILL
 MEET IN JANUARY Agricultural Schools To Be More Closely United FIRE MARSHAL REPORTS Pure Food Hearing Is Very Tedious. Alabama Celebrates Birthday. Oates Prepares Report For
 Jails and Cotton Mills
FIRE MARSHAL REPORTS

Montgomery, December 14.-(SpeeiaD Presidents of the nine agricultural schools of the state will meet with Commissioner of Agriculture J. A Will kinson and Superintendent-e of Ed ucation Henry J. Willingham on Jan uary 5 and 6. The meeting will be held In the office of the commissioner of agriculture at the capitol and the purpose of the educators will be to discuss ways and means for bringing about a better correlation with respect to the district institutes which will be represented at the conference For a number of years the sessions have been held annually with this end in view.
 Dr. B. B. Ross of Auburn, Professors Duggar, Duncan and Hinds of the same school, and Prof. H. H. Doster of the University of Alabama, have been ln- vited to attend the conference and 10 enter into the deliberations of the body. Professor Doster will endeavor at the meeting to advance another step hls pet hobby of secondary education, and the relationship which 1t should bear to such state schools.
 Organization or lne plSSiUcHtS VI eAAS district agricultural schools was ef- fected by Commissioner of Agricul- ture Wilkinson almost immediately upon his induction into office. and ever since the first conference the presi- dents have been endeavoring to ele- vate the training at such schools, and to make the curriculum fit into the o,,rricu1un at higher state schools, such as the Polytechnic institute at Aupurn land the university at Tuscaloosa. h. dustrial education Is always featured at such meetings and will be feature of the coming session,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
New Corporations

Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown has been notified of the incorporation of the following companies; Majestic Theatre company of Mobile with cap- ital stock of 5000 paid in and with the names of Ben r. Cody, Jr., B. G. Henry and ". c. Pooley as incorporators; Da- want Typewriter company of Montgom- cry. with a capital stock of $3ooo, and with the names of F. L. Davant s. D. Croley and N. c. Davant as incorpor- ators; Deakle Lumber company of Bayou La Batre, with capital stock of s40o0, and with the names of F. Hen- ley. B. L. Deakle, B. c. Deakle and C. c. Deakle.
 The secretary of state has also been notified of the addition of $25,000 tc the capital stock of the Bank of New
 vile. in Henry county. Former capita
 stock of the bank was S25,000, making
 the new capitalization s50o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Ninety-one Year, OId

Alabama as commonwealth celebrated its ninety-frst birthday today. On De cember IA, 1s19. the state was admitted in- to the union.
 Celebration throughout the state was general in the various public schools, though no programme was carried out with any idea of uniformity. HeretofVe, ramphlets containing suggestive reciM- tions have been distributed from the of- flee of Superintendent of Education Harry c. Gunnels, but this year the formality was not touched upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
KoIb's Appointments

Commissioner of Agriculture Rufus F. Kolb confirms the report thai John C. Cheney of Evergreen will be chief clerk in the agricultural office un der the new administration, and thai Hector D. Lane of Courtland will be as sistant clerk, to succeed c. H. Billings ley. incumbent. MT. Cheney will sue cesd Judge w. F. Wilkinson, who is being slated for appointment by Cover nor-elect Emmet O'Neal to the office ot examiner of public accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

uary. While definite date for the next sehssion has not been made known, 1t Is thought that the directors will prefer waiting until convention of the legisla- lure on January 10.
 At the meeting of the directors plans are to be made whereby it is hoped to have S100,0 ,000 raised for advertising pur- poses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Methods Of Bathtub Trust Probed

Chicago, December 14.-Examination of witnesses here regarding methods of the so-called bathtub trust was end cd today with testimony from O. J.. Kroos of Sheboygan, Wis. He gave q technical explanation of pamphlet issued by the trust" in regard to prices. Hearing of witnesses will be continued at New York next Wednes- flaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
ToDAY IN SOCIETY

Miss Eugenia Johnston entertains With a luncheon for her house guest, MISS Margaret Lutkin, of Jersey City Mrs Arthur Lovelace is hostess at an afternoon reception for Mrs. Harry up- son Sims and Mrs. Coleman Ward.
 
 Mrs John England entertains at after noon tea in honor of Miss Lucy Stark Williams and her house guests, Miss Har- alson and Miss Day.
 Miss Eleanor Matthews will be compli- mented with bridge party by Capt. and Mrs. William II. Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
the capitol Monday. December 1s, to re

the capitol Monday, December 19, to re- sume its fall docket Third division cases from the counties of Autauga, But Ter, Conecuh, Escambia, Lowndes and Montgomery will be considered when the Jurists meet.
 Call for the Third division Is expected to be completed by next Thursday, when the justices will adjourn for the Christ mas celebrations. With the coming of the new year. Seventh division cases<will be taken up January g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

casioned by the resignation of A. M McLendon, has entered upon the dis charge of his duties. The appointment of MT. Cox met the approval of every thoughtful citizen. His petition received the indorsement of every lawyer in the district and is regarded as a most worthy and fitting compliment. MT. Cox Is also the clerk of the Third judicial circuit of the circuit court.
 c. G. Mercer, who was painfully hurt in an accident with his automobile sev- eral weeks ago, is able, with the aid of crutches, to be out again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Society
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7)


 filled with toys. On each was fastened q card bearing the guest names. This latest hospitality extended by a popular and original hostess was Tn Keep ing with the artistic nature of all of her entertainments. Those who took part were Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Leila Wood. Miss Clara Lee Woodson, Miss Virginia Underwood, Miss Helen Abbott, Miss Edith Thompson. Miss Coleman and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
gEABOARD ANNOUNCES
 CHEAP HOLIDAY RATES

On sale December 15 16, IT. 21, 22, 23. | 24, 25, 31 and January 1, limited to Jan uary S. Solid electric lighted trains
 and observation cars. et,.ys si<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Meeting POstponed

The session of the directors of the Alabama Business league, which was to have been held in Montgomery today, has been postponed until some time in Jan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
LATHROP-ORR
 cams ARE OUT

Invitations have been sent out as fol- lnows: MT. and Mrs. Cyrus Pitman Orr request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Flora Caldwell to AIr William Romeyn La tbrop, on Monday evening, December zo 1910. at o'clock, 27O4 Highland avenue Birmingham, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
Supreme Court

After a rest of almost two weeks the
 state supreme court will reassemblej at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT FOR NERVOUS MEN

Coming from a source of un- questioned authority on the ail- ments of men it is presumed to be infallible, while the profession generally indorse the ingredients and prescribe them in many diff ferent forms of various diseases. The following formula is highly efficient in quickly restoring in nervous exhaustion, melancholia, anxiety, timidity in venturing, dizziness, heart palpitation, trembling limbs, insomnia. thin ness, cold extremities, tired-all- in feeling and general inability to do those natural and rational acts upon which depend a mans success and happiness in social and every day life.
 The instructions for mixing at home secretly so that no embar- rasment may be felt, are as fol- lows: First get three ounces of syrup sarsaparilla compound and one ounce compound fluid balm wort; mix and let stand two hours. Then asd one ounce com pound essence cardio1 and one ounce tincture cadomene com pound (not cardamom), and mix all together. The directions are to take one teaspoonful after each meal and one when retiring until bounding health and full strength are restored. Even a few weeks will witness most wonderful results.
 Astonishing nervous force and equilibrium follow the treatment no matter how serious the case
 This contains no opiates what ever and may also be used by women who suffer with their nerves with absolute certainty of prompt and lasting benefits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15
November Fire Report

During the month of November there were 151 fires in the state of Alabama, Judging by the data which has been compiled by Lorrie Rice, state fire mar shal. Damage from these conflagra- tions is characterized as heavy" the renorts of the department showing that 2S per cent of the total valuation of ths property was destroyed. Insurance pro- tection covered 49 per cent Of the en. tire valuation.
 Of the 151 fires three of them were investigated by MT. Rice, and two of the fires which were investigated showed evidences of incendiarism, ac- cording to MT. Rice's report. Concern ing a fire at Sheffield on November 1, MT. Rice says in speaking of the de- struction of a frame house occupied by a white man: "The evidence justi- fled the indictment of this party, also warrant for the arrest of another white man connected with the burning" No names are given in the report of the marshal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-15

A fire at Attalla. which was investi- gated, showed no evidences of incendiar- ism, says MT Rice, but arson Is alleged to have caused a fire at Ghard on No yember IS. Several houses were burned in the conflagration at Girard, and the marshal states that In his investigation he found traces of the probable guilt of a white man. Not sufficient evidence was found, however, to justify arrest.
 Data is given in the fire marshaps re- port as follows: Value of buildings as reported, s56O, O,94O; damage to buildings as reported, $7O,S93; value of contents as re- ported, $617 ,S20; damage to contents as reported, $26s, ,493; insurance on buildings as reported, $9s4, 300; insurance on con tents as reported, s19O,35o.
 Report of the fire marshal is included in the Insurance Bulletin of the depart ment for the month of November, a few paragraphs being devoted to questions of interest to the insurance men throughout the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-12
NO SUNDAY BASE BALL.
Barred in New York by Hughes Ac-
ton in EPlmira Case.

ALBANY, n. Y. July 12.-Before leav-
ing for New York last night Governor
Hughes issued an order Diminishing the
charges against T. Stanley Day, sheriff
of Chemung county. whose removal was
sought by citizens of Elmira for his
neglect to enforce the law with respect
to professional base ball playing on Sun
day. Sheriff Day had contended that he
had not Intentionally violated the obliga-
aions of his Office. inasmuch as he had
acted in accordance with the advice OF
the county attorney, and the governor
says he assumes the sheriff has thus far
acted in good faith.
A statement of facts, signed by the
sheriff and the petitioners. the governor
says. leaves no doubt as to the public
character of the games which were played
by clubs In the New York State League
at Elmira. and he worms the sheriff that
If hereafter he fails to perform his duty
the petitioners may renew the applica-
ton to remove him.
Sunday base ball has been played in
Albany. Syracuse. Troy. Utica and Ell
mira, and the governors decision had
been awaited with much interest by base
ball fans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-12

kauf, left field; Husting. right field: G.
Krug, catcher; w. krug. first base; S.
Sullivan. third base; j. Sullivan, second
base: Baldus. shortstop; Shipley, Beck
EFT and Simons, pitchers.
new schedule of postponed games has
been adopted as follows: July 16. Colum-
bia. 101. VS.. Hygienic Laboratory; July %,
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany VS.. Hy9ienic Laboratory; July q,
Brookland VS.. Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company; July IS. Government
Printing Office VS.. Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company: July -, Pen
sion Bureau VS. Hygienic Laboratory:
July 20. Government Printing Office VS..
Columbia, 101; August ], Brookland VS..
Hygienic Laboratory; August =. Govern
ment Printing Office VS.. HYGIENE Labora-
tory: August g. Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company VS.. Columtia. 101 ;
August 4, Pension Bureau VS.. Brookland:
August ), Brookland VS.. HYGIENE Lab
oratory: August g. Government Printing
Office VS.. Pension Bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-12

W. l.. Pet. W. L. Pet.
Sew r. Sta. IL gil St. Stephens 10 .os6
At last the Midways are out of last
place and they should never go back
again into the cellar as long as they have
the same aggregation they had yesterday,
when they defeated the Sewage Pumping
Station by the score of ) to ..
Although the score looks like the game
was little one-sided, it proved to be a
very interesting and exciting battle. The
Midways were first to score. O'Neil led
off with a single to right and was sacri-
feed to second by Trowbridge. Daily
struck out making it two down. and RS
ton drew a pass. He stole second. With
these two men on second and third Kicker
hammered a terrific drive to center, scor-
ing both of them. They got two more
in the seventh on single and double.
The other one was recorded in the ninth
when O'Neil tripled and came home on
wild throw of Holman, who was try
ing to catch him off third.
The losers got their first tally on wild
pitch of McMahon's in the opening chapter
and tie Other IN the second session. On
McCarthy's double and Moores single.
Mcmahon was in the box for the win.
ners and delivered gilt-edge ball with the
exception of the second inning, when he
was touched up for a double and single.
Capt Moore did the singing for the
Pirates and was touched up pretty lively
for total of nine bingles. one a triple
and another double. He seemed to get
dishea rtened in the seventh. when Teddy
Murray made a fizzle of Days grounder.
and then threw the ball into the stand.
letting two men score.
Coach" O'Neil, who started off the
season a member of the Sewage Pumping
Station and was given his release
joined the Midways several days age
in order that he might show his former
teammates that he still has a little base
ball left in him. Not only has he lots
of more base ball left in him, but he
proved to be the hero both at the bat and
in the field yesterday.
Mr.. Billie Belts did the umpiring. and
he kept the boys on the jump throughout
the contest. His decisions met with the
approval of all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-12
LAJOIE DOES NOT MAKE
HIT: OFF OF OLMSTEAD

AlthouE Nap LajOfe has batted
against Fred Olmstead, the White
Sex pitcher, In four games this
season. he has yet to register n
safe hit of the American AssOci-
alton graduate. But in the four
games Larry has been to bat only
nine times, for although LajOie
failed to hit when he had chances,
Olmstead feared him and passed
him whenever there were men ON
bases. Five times he walked the
league batting leader, and as n
result Larry scored three runs.