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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

The December meeting of the Womans
Single Tax Club of the District was held
Monday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Walter /. Swanton. 1i64 Belmont
street northwest After the business
meeting the president, Mrs. Jennie l..
Munroe. gave "a five-ninute talk on cur
rent events; Mrs. Swanton. vocal solo;
MIR Swanton and Mr.. Spencer Heath
read Francis q. Shaw's dialogue. "A
Piece of Land: Prof. Thomas +. VIII
addressed the club on The Evolution OF
a Single Taxer." and II Martin Williams,
reader of the House of Representatives
gave a talk on how he became a follower
of Henry George.
Single tax post cards were distributed
and sold for the benefit of the Fels fund
Tie application of Mrs. Henry George
Tor membership in the club was received
After refreshments had been served
general discussion on the addresses OF
Tie evening closed the program.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs Wal
ter |. Swanton. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer
Heath, Mr.. and Mrs. Leland p. Shidy,
Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Drake, DIR. and Mrs.
Daniel T. Birtwell. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Ham D. Mackenzie. Mrs. Jennie l.. Mum
roe, Mrs NJ. ]. Clarke, Mrs. L. NJ. Ross,
Miss Flora Raymond. Miss Lily Ross,
Prof. Thomas T. Will, Prof. Charles
Newburgh, Rev Edwin Evans. Messrs
ii. Martin Williams, George B. Rose T.
l.. Cole, y. La Mamma and G. A. Brandes
Mrs Ellis Logan. chairman of the art
committee of the District of Columbia
Federation of Women Clubs. announces
an art symposium TO lac held at the Port
ner Wednesday at o'clock \ cordial
invitation rs extended 10 all club women.
An interesting program illustrating
Christmas art and traditions will be
given
The League of American Pen Women
met Monday night. when the following
committee was appointed to revise the
honorary membership list: Mrs Suzie
Root Rhodes. Mrs Virginia King Frye
Mrs. Juliette NJ Babbitt, Miss Mabe
Louise White and Mrs. Annie \. Wilder
News of the death of Mrs. Mary A. Den
niSon was received with expressions of re-
greet Mrs. Dennison was charter mem
Der of the league an da personal friend OF
many of the members.
Mrs. Rabbit gave a brief history Of
Mrs Dennison life. her success as z
writer and the many excellent traits OF
her character. A resolution depIoring hel
loss TO the league was adoi ed.
A letter was read from Mr.. w. Par
TOtt, secretary to the National Press As
sociation of America. notifying the Ieagu.
of the place and time of the next annua
meeting.
\ letter was read from Mrs. Withee ex
pressing her appreciation OF courtesies re
ceived and telling of her recovery from
her recent illness
The first meeting of the Red Cross Al,
So iety was announced and an Invitation
extended 10 the league members to avail
themselves OF the privilege of attending
the lectures.
REPORTS of committees showed an activ
interest in the various lines of work I'm
dertaken.
The ladies of Phil Sheridan Corps w
r. C.. hardly recognized their old quar-
tiers when they entered the hall Tuesda,
night During the two weeks previous Il
the regular meeting. through the efforts
OF Comrade Oidroyd, the room had beer
thoroughly cleaned. the walls and ceiling
Icpapered, new shades placed at the win
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FRENCH SMUGGLERS.
How They Fill Hollow Blocks of
Stone With Alcohol.

From lie Temps
Describing a visit paid 10 the customs
laboratory, a correspondent quotes the
manager as saying that one enterprising
innovator in an endeavor to avoid the
duty on alcohol had embodied it in soap
of which 40 per cent was pure spirit.
Then there is the imitation baby car
ried by a nurse, who by judicious
squeeze produces melancholy walls.
hearse escorted by four undertakers men
and followed by a weeping family con-
veyed to the cemetery a coffin sumptuous-
ly draped in black velvet which contained
$50 liters of alcohol.
One day cart drawn by three horses
rumbled into Paris under the noses of Our
customs officers. Apparently the cart was
laden with square blocks of stone. In
reality every stone was hollow and con-
tanned alcohol
F'irst-class railway carriages sometimes
conceal lace, chronometers and expensive
cigars Motor cars have false bottoms,
logs of wood are followed out. The in
formant went on:
"One day the people of a little village
near the Belgian frontier were waiting
for the Bishop of Chimay, who was
crossing to conduct a confirmation. All
the villagers in their best clothes lined
the road. Presently the carriage comes In
SlSnt, crosses the IrOnlleT, anu the. D1Sr-
Op, carrying the paStrol cross very grave
ly, stretches out a hand to bless the Gus
tom house officers. who bow their heads
to receive it. Then the carriage rolls on
Twenty minutes later there comes a
second carriage, much less deliberately
filled up than the first, containing sec
ond Bishop of Chimay. Suspicion fell on
the ecclesiastic. and he was requested to
leave the vehicle without delay. and his
carriage was ransacked from end to end.
OF course. nothing was found. Not a
stain on the character of the bishop, who
naturally is the real one.
You remember how Henri Rochefort S
paper, La Lanterne, when placed under
an interdict under the empire, was SNUG
gled in from Belgium concealed inside
busts representing Napoleon Ill" Go
ing on to speak of the various adultera-
lions practiced, the manager concluded:
But the worst crime of these people
is the aduHeration of milk. Eighty thou
sand French children are annually poi
9oned-yes, / deliberately say poisoned
by adulterated or dirty or infected milk. :"
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Refreshments and dancing added to the
pleasure of the evening. Northeast Tenn
pie was patrfotically decorated with flags.

Refreshments and dancing added to the
pleasure of the evening. Northeast Tenn
pie was periodically decorated with hags.
The committee in charge of the program
for the Daughters of the American ReVolu-
ton reception to be held at the Portner
December 10, met with the chairman.
Miss Cely nda Ford at her nome on Massa-
chusetts avenue Monday evening, where
plans were perfected to make the recep-
ton one of the most enjoyable functions
of the season to be given the OH ers and
District Daughters of the American Revo-
luton.
The National Catholic Woman's Circle
met Monday evening in the Puoilc Ii
brary under the directorSh p OF the pfesi-
dent Mrs. Margaret L. Coope. VINO an
nounced that the meetings were open to
visitors, and that at the next meeting
Miss Kribs would describe her visit to
Lourdes.
Mrs r. j. Shanafelt gave readings from
the life of the Virgin Mary-her presenta-
ton in the temple. show ng her ascending
alone as a child of three the hfteen
steps; her childhood and her marriage.
Miss Anna Maisak took for her subject
the second of the series of stained-glass
windows in st. Patrick's Church, in mem
ory of George and Susanna Savage, which
is the annunc lat on by the Angel Gabriel
to Mary that she is to be the mother of
the Redeemer Following the reading OF
the Bible text from the Gospel OF st.
Luke, from which the artists all derive
scribed as to colors. symbols and compo-
sition, and compared with illustrations
from the modern artists, Rosetti, i-acker
and Burne Jones, upon the same subject
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
Thursday with Mrs. James Mckee. Be-
ing a business meeting. the president. Mrs.
John H. Stokes presided. and no papers
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Genealogy.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

1t is not strange that to many persons,
convinced of the fact that every indi-
vidual is the summation of his ancestors,
research into antecedent and collateral
relationships proves a subject of absorb
ing interest amounting sometimes to a
ruling passion. 1t is well for the student
of heredity and eugenics i'm their applica-
ton to his own family and his personal
social status to bear in mind that great
ness of soul or intellect in remote an
cestor does not argue similar qualifica-
tionS in a descendant in our own time:
todays scion Of many a proud name rep
resents a sad declension, and the world
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Florence Graves, Annie Ennis. Retta
Ennis. Pearl A. Yost, Susie Thomas,
Lena Mann. Edna Graves, Beulah G.
Hull, Helen Ramsey, Bessie Ramsey.
Ida Fitz Gibbons. Blanche Barrett,
Cecilia Barrett. Marguerite O'Connor.
Louise Pumer. Lulu NJ Thompson and
Marie, Clara and Gertrude Fielder.
Messrs. Linden X. Ashford. Charles
Waller, Bryan S. Beall, Howard G. Faul,
d. T. Copenhagen, F. q. Purner, Charles
l. Schwinger, Harry Kent, Charles F.
Meyers. ir.. T. j. McKinnon, Charles
Rouse. Mansfield V. King. T. Raymond
Burch, John f. NARROW, j. +. Draley.
William Barrett. Jesse Morsburg, Philip
w. Huck, Milton a. Lionel and Mr..
Wallace
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Monroe Family in Scotland and America,
was read by Mrs. +. b. Decker. The
chapter has planned several entertain
ments for the season, both educational
and social. The first of these will be a
tea at the home of the regent. Mrs. Noble
Newport Potts. 1902 22d street, to which
all the Daughters are invited. Among
Potts. NJ IS Willard. Miss Helen holster.
Miss Decker. Miss Woodward, Mrs. John
Hancock. Mrs. Charles Roberts Mrs
r. c. Potts. Mrs. Trowbridge, Mrs.
Frederick w: Matteson and Mrs. Lucy
Barbour Ewing. buffet lunch was
served.
Liberty Council. No 6. entertained
Thursday, at Northeast Temple. in honor
of Anna A. Hiel. state co tncilor, and the
staff of state officers, who paid the coun-
Gil it's annual visitation. The books OF
the council were found to be in splendid
condition. There was a large attendance
of members of the order from various
councils of the District and from Tenley-
town Council The Orpheus Orchestra, A.
A. Bonar. director. interspersed the even
ing with music. The soloists on the pro-
gram included two selections by f. S..
Taylor, violinist; Miss Butler recited,
hrrie Miss Wilson sang and danced, and
4. member of the order gave recitation
in negro dialect. Miss Miller accom-
Clara Goodwin played piano numbers and
Miss Manley sang, accompanied by Miss
Tiffey.
! The council presented to the state
councillor a heavy signet ring engraved
with the emblemS of the order to be
used as a seal. and gold cuff buttons to
Thomas III. Miller, state secretary.
Tokens of regard were also bestowed
upon Councillor Fioda Carter and upon
the councils deputy lin token Of her
faithful service as deputy for two years
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Grogan's
Grogan's
Carpets and Rugs

These goods that you must see to appreci-
ate. Come and examine the qualities; then you IL
realize what extraordinary values we're offering
at the lowest prices quoted in Washington.
There's such an immense variety Of styles and
patterns here that description is out of the ques
ton We can show you any kind of floor covering
you may have in mind; and whatever you may
buy will be guaranteed to give proper amount of
service or we III replace it without cost.
All carpets made, lined and laid free. We
measure your floors and charge only for what is
actually necessary to cover them The material
wasted in cutting to match figures costs you moth
ing
Give your order before p. M, and we guar
antee to lay the carpets on the following day.
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The Columbia Heights Art Club met
Thursday with Mrs. James Mckee. Be-
ing a business meeting. the president, Mrs.
John H. Stokes, presided, and no papers
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 sions and the support of denominational enterprises be recognized in the rating. Let the winning of new members ol course always be considered worthy or recognition, and faithfulness to other se,-vices of the church than the Chris tian Endeayor meeting never be forgot ten.
 A Summary of Suggestions
 Shall these. then be our ambitions and orr erforts for the biennium which is be- fore us?
 l. AZ an international organization, the promotion of worldwide peace.
 9 As an interdenomnational organiza- ton. a still wider fellowship of all young Christians.
 3. As state organizations. field secre- taries who will promote our principles and our fellowship in every section.
 4. As a local organization
 lal campaign of education in every society.
 (b1 A campaign of efficiency. pro noted by careful rating of faithful ser vice in every society. sc) A simple form for opening ana closing our meetings in every soclety, which shall emphasize our unity ana demonstrate our fellowship.
 There are two dangers to be suaroeu It.. which would make the society mercy q prayer meeting, with very narrow rouma of duties for few of the spiri'usms rifted. ar1d. on the other hand. an unin- tellisent inclusiveness which. for the sake of numbers or prestige, adopts every s.,,,, Iaa- est young peoples fad. thus pent.nss t,',ng or nerhaps crowding out the very tnlnss which Christian Endeavor was estaplisneo 10 maintain, until at last as one mas has graphically expressed 1t, tne guest Has eaten up the host" t.d
 treasurer Lathrop in his report s'a.e' the remarkable facts that Christian En- .a- dasvor as a world movement costs its ,ps-s nothine and never has done so President Clark, who gives all or his tune travels to the ends .es Sf ths h,s enr,n iSins .,r,t,nC The treasurer receives nc ss,arv Besides paying its own expenses through its publishing departmen1' the | christian Endeavor in 27 years nas con fributed nearly $26O, 900 to worldwide worl | for young people. :
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NEGRO BEATSAND GAGS WHITE WOMAN

Louisville, Ky, July 6.-Beaten until unconscious by a strange negro, to whom she had just handed a drink of water at the rear door of her home on Bar ret avenue today, Mrs. G. M. Kimbergers was bound and gagged, after which the negro ransacked the house, stealing sev- eral hundred dollars worth of jewelry including a diamond ring and bracelet which the woman wore. Attracted by her groans, neighbors came to Mrs. Kim bergers' rescue and released her.
 The negro escaped
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BEGIN
 ID REACH FRISCO

San Francisco, Cal, July 6-The first big inhuex of eastern delegates to the convention of the National Educational association, which opens here tomorrow morning, arrived today. This vanguard included representatives from Chicago and New Orleans. The reception com mittees are busy with plans for swelcom- ing thousands of visitors. The most notable of the days arrivals was Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, president of the as- sociation, who is city superintendent of schools in Chicago. Mrs. Young came with a party of about thirty.
 The opening feature of the convention will be a banquet tomorrow evening in Mrs. Youngs honor.
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PEACE PACT IS
 NEARLY READY

London, July 6.-The British govern ment is so satisfied with the progress of the American British arbitration treaty that Sir Edward Grey, the secretary of foreign affairs, was able to announce in the house of commons today that there was every prospect that the peace pact would be signed very soon.
 'I believe that the United States gov ernment and ourselves are now in sub tial agreement as regards the details of the draft of a treaty." he said.
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Globe Trotter Safe

four English globe trotters reported lost in Frost Canyon, natural ice box of the San Bernardino mountains. about three weeks ago reached the valley safely today. The party con sisted of George Macdonald, Marx Landon, Percy Elmore, Harry Gordan and guide.
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RESI- AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS 2f TRytTHINC. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHEs the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AIIAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, ana so,,teIv farmless Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup and take no other Eind Twenty-Five cents bottle
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Would like to meet party to- day with $2000 to purchase notes. Can get S5000 worth at 20 per cent discount, and need party with this amount to help me handle. State time and place can meet you. Address Discount" care Age Herald.
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''Pr1ntup Hotel"
 Gadsden. Ala,
 Centrally Locatea Sample Rooms. as'S

fast year $6O.O0O and expended $46,o00, It gave $10,O0O to missions. Now efforts are making to provide in Boston "a world headquarters building. A site at Hunt ington and Longwood { ayenies, sworth 35.OO0, has been secured, and nearly S50,- GOO in money and $70.0O0 in pledges have been secured. At least $25.00O more is needed before construction can begin.
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BUSINESS CHANGES

fHE Southern Business Agency, sol Far ley Bldg. would like to state to parties having business for sale that all instructions given as to the identity of your business being made known to prospective buyers will be strictly fol- lowed. Business propositions of all kinds bought. sold and exchanged. Call eu or write us. Bell phone 6724.
 .l---l 7-5-3t-eod
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FOR SAIE-An acre and half of garden one block of car line on which there IS a nice little Groom cottage; plenty oi fruit and fine place for chickens slhan
 cash payment. balance easy Ing IaIi' Iitbia Water Co. 211 North Fist, phones i-o-oe
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PERSONAL

palmistry and meta physical studio, 2011 Park avenue; strict ly high-class, scientific explanation of your hand markings, dependable pre- dictions and advice on any subject.
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WANTED-SALESMEN

ANNIVERSARIES WANTED-A few high-grade speciality salesmen; men who can deliver the goods can clear from $400 to S6Ob per month. Box 525. Montgomery, Ala.
 6-9-tf WANTED-A high-class salesman, one who can talk to the head officials: we want good man and will pay the price. SO7 First National bank building.
 7-6-tf TRAVELLING salesmen to carry on com mission snappy line of six styles of specalties in mems dress shoes to re- tail at s. State experience and refer ences Address Standard Shoe Manu- facturing Co.,, Baltimore, Md.
 c+ ' Q O. o1
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You can always get a room with private bath at the Bir- mingham Hotel. se
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SERVANT to cook and do general house. work; prefer middle-aged woman that
 will. live on premises. Call at 1926 3d
 ave, North WoQdlawn, or phone Wood lawn 1431 Bell Monday 7-7-3t
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LOsT-STRAYED-STOLEN

 LosT04t East lake, Tuesday night, thin model. open-face gold watch bot tonhole chain attached; monogram C. A. l.. Liberal reward return Ito Patton Pope Drug Go. r 7-6-2t LOST-Party who picked up gold watch and Shriner fob in front of Woodward building Wednestay noon please return Marx bldg, and receive reward. 7-S-2t LOSTVNiilk route book, on 14th avenue south, between 1900 14th avenue and Revert apartments. South goth street / Finder please return to Gridley-Lee 7 Co. and receive reward. 414 North Fist street .1-6-2t LOST-One gold and pearl handled um brella, with initials "P. B. H." on it. If found please return t1 Mrs. J. G. Hendrick. 1925 Fountain ave, and receive reward. Bell phone Main 2316
 LOST-On North Ensley or East Lake cars. Monday afternoon. bunch of keys, badge No 64S11, Ridgly Pro- tective association. Worcester, Mass. any information will be highly ap- preciated. J. B. Black, 322 North 50th street
 LOST-On South Highland car, July 4. 4 D. m. leather grip; reward. Call 426 Main.
 LOST-Bunch of keys in Woodlawn. with name plate of undersigned on same; lib- eral reward. c. S. Carnes, at Birming ham Water Works office. 7-7-st
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American Steel's Dividend

New York, July 6.-The American Steel foundries today passed its reg ular quarterly dividend of 1 A per cent. Poor business" was the reason given.
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ONE GENT A WORD

RATEs-One cent a word q day; no ad. taken for less than 25c for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
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WANTED-By a half million dollar cor poration, a representative for Birming
 ham, Ala, and surrounding territory, to sell a line of high-grade advertising novelties and signs. Our novelties are appropriate for every business and live man can easily make from $500 to 5000 year. Exclusive territory. To the proper man a personal interview will be granted. Bastian Bros. Co.,, Roches- ter, N. Y. 7-7-St
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MANTED-BOARDERo

CLEAN, cool, well furnished rooms with best board in town, s per week. 2217 4th avenue, north. 6-23-2lt REFINED couple or two young men to board in private family South High lands, lovely home. Phone Main 4l92
 7-2-7t NICELY furnished rooms with board. 123O S. goth st. 4112 Bell phone. 7-2-It BOARD and room; desirable location close in. large shady porch 22O9 9th avenue. T-f-ft DAY board near Five Points; rooms can also be secured nearby. Phone Main 4793.
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NANTED-In private family. no ehil- dren, gentlemen or couple who seek . refined home; best part of South High Nands: two spare rooms; cool well-fur nished. Main 3264 1ll2 Elm street.
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ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD

W WANTED-Three furnished rooms for light housekeeping, close in; couple without children must be reasonable. Mrs. Wakefield, 1920 5th avenue.
 7-7-2t FOR RENT-1310 St. Charles street, an S-room house. all conveniences; high CT than Glen Iris park; big porch coolest place in the city. $40. J. L. Nancy Go, or R. c. Cubbon, care Y M C 7T-3t
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WANTED-October l, for excellent ten ant, no children, modern home, bed rooms, furnace or steam heat, on or near Highland avenue, east of 2oth. w.
 B. Leedy & Go. 7-2-7t
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MANIFESTATIONS

WANTED-Young lady stenographer desires position at once. Call Bell
 main 2797 and ask for Miss E. 7-6-2t
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WANTED

NANTED-ro sharpen your safety razor blades; 25 cents dozen; out of town orders we pay return postage
 Robert Prowell Stove Co.,, Birmingham, Ala 4-9-tf
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NTED-Experienced cashier: depart ment store experience preferred; per
 rnanent position and good salary to one makes good. Call after S:30 a. m. See Ar. Morris. Ferd Mark Store 7-7-2t
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED-Lady stenographer for law office; reasonable salary with increase when merted. Address Box 127, Colum- biana, Ala. 7-7-3t-eod
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Rs-FEATHERs-F
 Just arrived in town, the biggest feath- CT buyer in the country. For a few days only we will pay the highest cash prices<for old feather beds. Call, write or phone Harry Walters, 510 22d street, north Bell phone 9ssS. Will call 7-7-7t
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REST IMPROVED FARM IN ST.
 CLAIR COUNTY

200 acres, 65 in high state of cultlVa- ton. IA in pasture and remainder III woodland, nice house, barn and other outbuiIdings, good well freestohe water, spring in middle of place.
 mi1ea from Whitney, a station on A. c. s. R. R., in St. Clair county, AZ miles from Birmingham, right on Gadsden- Birmingham pike railroad runs through farm, mail delivered daily, land level and clear Of rocks title clear. fee simple, no encum. brances. To make quick deal will sell for s35O0. all cash. Come at once ana investigate this bargain. George D
 Beason, Whitney Ala. I-o-oC
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Phones eo7

WHEELER'S HOTEL -th EUTAW, ALA. Electric lights and beIls In eaeh room. Artesian water. Long distance telephone service. Hot and cold watss
 II. JOB WHEELER, PFee
 Ratos e2.o0 PaB OaJs ;
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FOR SALE-40-horse power 1911 mooei touring car, standard make; brand new. iust received from factory; tires not soiled: speed record mile a minute; party leaving city will sell at less than factory
 cost. Call Bell phone Main 355O