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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
EDITOR BARRETTs SHIRTS

From the Montgomery Advertiser. The editor of The Birmingham Age Herald woke up the other morning and found himself in possession of more shirts than an Alabama editor has ever been known to have before. His proof reader and ad. man" made The Age Herald advertise ''mens 2 soisette shirts for 1OO," instead of "men's $200 soisette shirts for S1.OO." The bargain-hunters of Birmingham stampeded the store to lay in supply of these O-cent shirts. The firm sold them as The Age-Herald adver- tised them, but charged the paper 50 cents for each garment sold. The editor got onto this and hurried down to stop it. The only way he could do 1t was to buy the whole stock of shirts himself He bought the entire lot of 69 shirts for
 s3450 Med Brace" who Is the editor of The Age-Herald, in Sundays paper tells us all about it. Never in the world could he use that many shirts, so he conceived a plan whereby he could dispose of them in a way that would be satisfactory to all parties concerned, particularly to himself. He had talk with Mayor Culpepper Ex-
 
 um and Commissioner James Weatherly
 and Mr. Webb w. Crawford, and got
 them to consent to serve as auctioneers in front of The Age-Ierald building yes- terday. The proceeds were to go to the
 Music Study club and MT. w. P. G. Hard- ing, the Birmingham banker, was to act as treasurer of the funds.
 Everybody was invited in "come one, come al," Bingvile Bugle style, and we
 suspect a great crowd turned out. as free lemonade and coca-cola were promised The highest bidder for one of the shirts was to get years subscription to The Aee-Herald and the next highest SIX months and the next three months. While this is novel scheme ana shows the hand of genius. we wouio have this to say to the other Birmingham merchants: The trick won't worK t"ice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
From the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post
 A LAS for Dr. Lyman Abbott! He is "A now, we suppose, "tool or the
 , liouor traffic. "a hireling of sa-
 loons." an "upholder of vice." an "enemy
 of the home," foe of virtue and many
 other horrible things.
 He writes to Fort Worth gentleman
 that he is strongly opposed to statewide
 prohibition, either by law or constitutional
 amendment, and he submits his general
 principle: Democracy means self-govern-
 ment Self-government means local self
 government; that is. it means that the
 people of each locality are to determine
 those questions which concern only, or
 chiefly. that locality; the people of the
 state those things which concern onlys or
 chiefly, the state; and the people of the
 nation those which concern the nation at large. The excise concerns chiefly the
 people of the locality"
 He says he is quite familiar with the working of statewide prohibition in Maine, that it has done good in some localities,
 but that the good has been more than counterbalanced by the spirit of lawless- ness and by law evasion which 1t has stimulated. He declares his opinion to be that it has worked far more harm than it has good to the social and moral life of the state of Maine and he says if any attempt were made to introduce 1t in New York he would exert all his influ-
 ence against its adoption.
 Then he submits his view as follows: 1T
 am heartily in favor of local option, either by towns or counties, and in most com
 munites, in the local option contest, should work, as I have worked in my home town in New York state, for the prohibition of the saloons. But I am opposed to statewide prohibition as both
 inconsistent with f-governmept and im- practicable of effectual execution" It need not be doubted that some of the political preachers are going to rise up and smite pr. Abbott, so we take pleasure in informing our readers just
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
NORTH CAROLINA BEAR HUNTS Raleigh Correspondence Forest and

Stream.
 Jones county farmers are making a regular campaign against the bears, which are giving hog raisers no end of trouble. A year ago some of the farm CTS bought a couple of bear dogs, from which they have raised a pack. Almost daily hunts have been conducted, and the nine hounds have never failed to get a bear.
 Last week there was hunt on Mill Creek. in which two score men partici- pated. and these were delighted to see the, skilful way in which the dogs handled the bear. the latter. true to his fighting style. sitting upon his launches and fighting. Henry Olivor finished the bear with a bullet. The leading bear hunters are Y. A. and w. H. Mender. who are the owners of the pack In that section there are many small swamps | with a thick growth of bay and other | trees. in which bears and deer take ref uge. It Is a capital hunting ground for northern sportsmen in the winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Mary Heaton Worse, in Success Maga-
 zine.
 The one place in which we can find with any accuracy how much clothes actually cost is in the reports of the United States government, in which it is told how much the soldiers have to pay for their clothes. Here, alone our feet are upon solid earth concerning the price of clothes.
 The soldiers of the United States army wear good clothes-that is, clothes suit able for the purpose for which they are designed and clothes that with ordinary protection will stand a great deal of wear and yet continue to look good.
 The new olive-drab woolen uniform con- sisting of brooches and tunic costs the soldier sS46; $5.2S for his coat and B IS for his brooches. His linen collar costs him cents His woolen olive-drab gloves cost 37 cents. His canvas puttees cost him 66 cents, and overalls for 57 cents His stockings cost him as follows: Cot ton, cents; heavy woolen 24 cents; light woolen, IA cents. His dress trousers of 2-ounce Kersey, the material of which is sold to officers at s2.3o a yard, cost ss.0S, and his dress coat of the same material Is s5.76. He pays for his khaki brooches s137, and for his khaki service coat, sl.5S. His chambray shirt is 52 cents: the olive drab flannel shirt, s2.94, and the muslin one, only 31 cents
 The most expensive item of all his equipment is his olive-drab overcoat, which costs him sl511 These clothes are sold to the soldier at cost plus a very tiny additional price which the govern ment has to pay for storage. and in the case of the organized militia, with the cost of packing added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
The Greatest Saengerfest

q have attended all the saengerfests held under the auspices of the Saenger- bund during the past 30 years, and I do not hesitate to say that the Milwaukee fest week before last was the greatest of all,' said Frank Arrico. 'The various maennerchors that made up the immense mass chorus had been well trained. and all the chorus numbers were sung with fine, artistic effect. The soloists were exceptionally fine, and the orchestra of 120 pieces was excellent.
 "Milwaukees hospitality was unbound ed. The next saengerfest will be held in Louisville in 1914"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
DIR. ABBOTT ON PROHIBITION

who he Is and just how he stands as . minister
 Dr. Lyman Abbott is without question, we believe the most distinguished Pro- testant preacher in the United States. He is now editor of the Outlook, as people generally know, a weekly magazine of which Theodore Roosevelt is contributing editor. The Outlook was formerly the Christian Union, a Congregational paper of wide circulation and influence. When Henry Ward Beacher become editor of the Christian Union, Dr. Abbott became as- sstant editor, and Dr. Abbott succeeded MT. Beecher as editor-in-chief.
 Not only that, in 1888. Dr. Abbott suc- ceeded MT Beecher as pastor of Ply mouth church and held the charge for il years. when he resigned to devote him self to editorial and literary work.
 Dr. Abbott has done some writing dur ing the 76 years of his eventful life, and we mention among his noted works the following: es
 Jesus of Nazareth" "A Dictionary of Religious Knowledge Evolution of Christianity" Christianity and Social Problems" Life and Letters of Paul." Life and Literature of the Ancient He- brews," "The Rights of Man. "The Life That Really Is,'' "The Great Companion" Christian Ministry" Personality of God" industrial Problems" "The Homo Builder" and "The Temple"
 These books are recognized as the prod uct of great brain. heart and soul. They show what a life of tremendous activity in the pulpit, sanctum and au- thor's solitude he has led, and his pro- longed religious and literary activity was preceded by four years work as a law yer
 This is the man whose wide observation and ripe judgment proclaim against the folly of statewide prohibition.
 Now, fire away at bims brethren; cover him with gnomny, if you can, and blister him from head to heel with your scath- ing denunciation. But mind you, you are not going to upset his argument nos do we believe you are going to be able to de- stroy his character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
THE CAIrsE

He fain would win to high renown
 And heat the plaudits of the crowd; i; lied like to wear laurel crown
 And be with gracious gifts endowed. He'd like to have an honored name
 The world would hasten to admire: He creams always a dream of fame
 And to great vict'ries doth aspire. But. truth to tell. he'll never rise
 To be, as we say, 'in the swim." All at his ease too much he lies,
 And toll distasteful is. to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
A SOLITARY. INSTANCE

Chicago woman who was trying to escape from detectives by donning male attire was betrayed by her small feet. People who have been fond of making jokes concerning the size of Chicae5 womens feet should note this for future reference.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

MORE CONFESSIONS. Said Arthur Bond Who could not lie: 'Im very fond Of apple pie"
 Birmingham Age-Horald. Said Henry Kline Who's somewhat rash 'I simply pine For mutton hash.''
 Schenectady Union. Said Samuel Keat-- This is no jest: "Of things to eat, Scrapple's the hest"
 Allentown Democrat. Cried Harry Black: For Massy sakes Bring me a stack Of buckwheat cakes!"
 Los Angeles Express. Said Oswald Hyde: "On t'other hand, I'm satisfied With coffee and"
 Milwaukee Sentinel. Said Eddie Mills: You fellows stop: The best of all Is a mutton chop"
 Buffalo Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Major Anderson,s Gentle Manner

Major Frank Y. Anderson did good unoBstrusively and with singular grace, but none the less effectually," said a friend.
 q recall the case of dipsomaniac who went to him for money with which to continue his debauch. Major Ander- son gave 1t to him, but said: Why don't you stop this? You are too good man to be throwing yourself away Do you really see any good in me?' asked his half drunken caller. Yes, you have some fine elements if you would give them a chance.' replied the major. The man went away thinking. and about a year later became a total abstainer. gratefully acknowledging whence he had received his first impulse toward sobriety. Two or three years later Major Anderson asked him, Why are you not getting aheadT The man pleaded i'll health, environment and similar excuses. None of these are insurmountable difficulties,' said the major; you can overcome them if you will. Don't let me be disappointed in you
 "As a result of that brief admonition in the form of courteous request, the man changed his business and is today prosperous and successful with a widening horizon before him. Peace to the ashes of a noble southern gentle man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The monny that the Hon. Simon Gug- genheim paid for a seat in the Senate was money thrown away. He could not gain a voice In the determination of the Cunningham claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
DETERRENT CUSTOMS.

Tn Tibet, on meeting person. it is { considered polite to hold up the clasped hands and stick out the tongue.'
 Tn this country a person doing that would be considered bilious."z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
HENCE THE HoLLoWNEss.

HENCE THE HUI4LUWN N ESS' I . Poor Titterbury fell off his house and his wife was alarmed by his hollow moans."
 ''lt seems to me that hollow moans' is hackneyed term.''
 Maybe so, but it applies very well in this case" "Indeed?"
 Yes. Titterbury fell into an empty rain barrel.',,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the NeW YOrk Press.
 Truth comes round once in while. but lies are steady visitors
 A good way not 10 lose money at gam bling is not to have it to lose
 If late suppers were good for mans health he'd never touch them.
 A man gives orders in his house as if he were prince, and then goes to his business to take them as if he were a lackey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

you are resting you can recite the multi
 plication table"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Hiram Maxim has taken the flash and sound out of cannon shots, and If he will go on and render all such shots harmless he will indeed be a benefactor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
WHEN WAGNER MET THE BuLOW! ix, a.Ad1z I life v :.

When I had almost finished the hrst oct5 of .rristan," newly married couple arrived at Zurich, who certainly had a prominent claim on my interest It was about the beginning of September that Hans von Bulow arrived with his young wise Cosimt Ga daughter of Iliszt's) at the Raben hotel invited them to my lit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Out-of-town callers at the White House now go there we'll loaded up with assur- ances of the Presidents renomination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Chicago, too, is to abolish the roller towel The roller towel and the house. fly should be swatted by every decent man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Almost everything is to be investigated except the ultimate consumer, and he has no rights that any one is bound to re- spect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The first real downward movement ir beef occurred when a COW in a Pennsyl- vania field fell into a coal mine. The beef trust was defeated for once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The President need not haste away to Beverly where the mercury stands at 100 degrees in the shade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Madero is now pelted with flowers, but later on shells may be thrown at him, as they were but few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Miss Helen Gould celebrated the other day her forty-third birthday anniversary. Sc did not claim to be 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Senator Gore. who is blind, was im- pressed by the roar of Niagara. It roared louder than any senator could.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
WHAT SOLDIERS PAY FOR CLOTH

In this weather it is better to get In the water wagon than on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
INTERRUPTED.

INTERRUPTED. In bower sweet with roses He held her little hand: When ] say his heart was burning, I'm sure you'll understand. But every timc fervent s Proposal he essayed, A hungry-eyed mosquito Sailed in and stung the maid. Forthwith, all else forgotten, She'd give a little scream And then and there was shattered |. Loves honey-ladenA dream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The recent quake got on San Francis co.'s nerves, although little real damage was done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
East Luke Park

'I have been a regular visitor of East Lake park for several seasons" said Percy Clark, "and regret to say that many persons who go there do not fully appreciate the expense that is incurred for their amusement much of which Is enjoyed without dollar of charge to the public
 "In the first place. there is music after noon and evening by good band. and during the next week or two special band at considerable extra cost has been engaged to give free concerts for park visitors Then there are free exhibitions of high class acrobats and others, all of which cost much money, and display o1 fireworks every Friday night. A nice
 picnic lunch pavilion has been provided with seats and tables. Now many per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The effette east may yet become the easy prey of the train robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
HIaHLY GRATIFYING

The day we celebrate is gone Impressive fact: Despite some foolish goings-on, We're still intact,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
SOLD TO BEAT THE BAND

From the Birmingham News.
 Those shirts seem to have sold te beat the band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Why object to the prevailing tempera- ture? It is always hot at this time in the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The headline editors want more words in the dictionary rather than less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

America remains a plain country be- cause John Hays Hammond has not re- turned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

The lumber trust put Lormer in and now the Senate is trying to put him out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

After a while the summer vacation people will come back to recuperate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

people all the time. A bare majority suf- fees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

A reduction in express rates by no means renders a parcels post unneces- sary. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

There are more ex-Confederstes in Con- l gress than ex-Federals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
FEMININE CRITICISM

FEMININE CRITICISM. How do you like the pitchers delivery.
 Susette?' tf
 "Oh, George, the face he makes is per- t fectly horrid." PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
NO FEST IN LOAF

NO FEST IN LOAF1NG. Alas, the poor old millionairei No fun is 1t. for him to shirl1
 And dilly-dally here and there He knows he doesn't have to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

-F, THE GOLFERS PRIMER
 See the man. He is waving his arm. Why does he do that? He has lost his ball and is mo-tion-ing for the players behind him to play through.
 Oh, yes. Here they come. But see, the man has found his ball and is playing it.
 Yes, that is a common trick. Let us hope that somebody will hit the man on the bean.-Chicago Tribune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, posto9fice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

THE ATTRACTION. l met a merry married man Who didn't care to roam. He said "A watermelon fine Is on the ice at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

AN OVERWORKED BOY. "Wille, have you pulled up the weeds I told you about?" "Yes, mama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Here comes n man of comfort, whose
 advice Hath often stlIIed my crawling discon-
 tent Measure for Measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

z E. Morgan and T. s. Millsap are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age Herald in its Circulation department.
Sharp County record., 1911-05-12
IN Urgent
Deed

How often you hear the
remark, II make enough
money, but | can't save
amy Now really, should
1t be cant" or "don't2' Do
you try, and try hard? If
you do, let US suggest some
thing, Open an account
with our bank. AT the end
Of every week pinch out a
little bit for a deposit, no
matter how small. It is re-
markable how soon you will
take pride in seeing that ac-
count grow, Then should a
chance for investment show
up you will have the bank
er's advice free, besides the
necessary funds to do the
business. If you are start
ing out in life with no other
assets than your head and
your two hands nothing will
help you attain the saving
habit better than a bank ac-
count. The need is urgent.
The time is now, Ask the
successful business man who
started as you are starting
If this Is not true.
Bank Of Evening Shade,
Sharp County record., 1911-05-12

Quapaw Fertilizer, sold by FL
wards, Batesville, Ark, is the leader
in fertilizers. Now is The time to
use it.
c. Il. landlord came up from
Batesville the first part of the week
for a visit with lis son, W, II. Hand
ford and family,
j, I. Richie, who lives near
town, is selling some nice straw
berries in town, and could find q
ready sale for many more,
WANrED-Number of men for
farm work, to work in timber or at
sawmill Apply to j, C. McGill,
Lockhart, Black River or Charles
Wasson, Batesville.
Elder W, M, Duron, the Baptist
pCslor, was here Sunday for the
purpose of filing his regular ap-
pointment, but was prevented from
doing so on account Of illness.
Sheriff W, W. Bhstow and his
deputy Tom Chapman of Hardy
spent several days this week in the
lower part Of the county rounding
up some business for the sheriff.
office
Walter Cope and Marvin Metcal
came down from Hardy Thursda,
of last week and remained in towl
two or three days, during the tim.
enjoying the programs at the schoo
building,
Ch0mberlaln's Stomach and Liv.
er Tablets will clear the sour stom
och, sweeten the breath and create
a healthy appetite, They promote
the flow of gastric juice, thereby In
ducine good digestion Sold by
Snow Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1911-05-12

Richwoolg townahp, Ballard, Tuesga" ""
Ash Flat, Wednesday and Thursday SupS w. ,~
Davidson township, KIng Mills, Friday ~" ,,.
Highland township, Highland sehYo' 1--WE
faturday June TO- ,, ua.
Lower North township, Cos School ho"'"'
day. June ~, I'M
Upper North township, Wrth Iue''"
n, u.a.
North Union township, Ward scloo' NV
Wednesday, June H. 4. rhms
South Union Township, Mhrllnb V'''''
day. June 10, .,...A s,url
Jackson lownuhIp, WIlifori, Friday a'''
day, June lO'lh u,,.. M@
Lebanon township, D5taon 3eho'I 'iO'''
day, June TO- a.,,s inn
Strawberry township, lnalINlc' TOe'u"'
20, -. Vel,
North plp Rock township, roOrOEecp''' wv
nesday, June u, uu Thp
South DifRook o@nlhIp, oenler ''''' ''
day June ", al,,.aeA s,h
Dis Creek township, ealamhe Friday ''' =
ufday, June 1924, tane h
Scott township, shelbyville MONDAY o., NJ
Shell Rocl, School House, Tuesday 'u"
View. Wednesday, June 2s .od m
Cave township, Cave CITY, ThurSoS' W.
day, June 1880, a..dsy All
Hardy township, Hardy, MohdaS' ''''
Wednesday, July iOsii.ie' M mly n
Morgan township, ceIiler Tllu''uss, ,..,s, ltd,
Washington township, powells oh0p''
July II, =. ub \
Sullivan township, NASHVILLE saluluan ,I,o.s fus
Brckei Springs, Monday, July III s''""
day, July ~, ,..i,y, iul
johnson township, sc, Paul Wednes''''
10, !. rAur'
pIoey Fork township, Evening shade ls '|I ii
day, Friday and Saturday july so'si,sa' ,ss,ao,sOsIs
remain at Evening Shade ten days 'V'''
July VI and ending August D. .,,sse
All persons owning real estate are ia. rsss
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