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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
ADJUSTMENTS
"Rip Van Wrinkle"

It is seldom in this day that play can be found that can be used successfully for three different actors. Yet this is exactly the record of Rip Van Wrinkle" Years ago Joseph Jefferson, the grand- father of the ~actor appearing now as "Rip," found it an acceptable vehicle for his purposes. Later, the late Joseph Jef- ferson had the original play rewritten by Dion Boucicault. Now comes Thomas of the same family. and he is repeating the artistic success of his father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13

fixed income, they will make certain re- auctions. It Is like renting a house. I have a contract for four years at $500 per year The owner makes the propo- sition to let me have it for six additional years and at a reduction of s100 per year. He also gives me the right to cancel and trade with someone else in the mean time. That seems to be very fair to me. hope the commissioners will adopt the proposition"
 Emmet Collins of Collins & Co.,: "I think the contract offered the city is fair. For 10 years the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company offers to make certain reductions that cannot help but impress the merchant and consumer. I hope the city will take 1t up. The reduc- tion amounts to about 23 per cent on a 10 years contract I think that saving is worth while. In the meantime the city may trade with itself or the citi- zens with anyone else that comes along
 George A. Blinn, manager of the Ex- celsior Laundry q would not recommend that the city sign up with the Birming-
 
 for more than five years, as we are grow ing too rapidly to contract for anything for 10 years. A man In business here generally realizes that he has made bad bargain if he signs up lease for more than five years, as so many changes take place within that period.
 However, I appreciate the fact that the Birmingham Railway. Light and Pow CT company has a large capital invest ment here and is certainly entitled to con- sideration. People on the whole perhaps do not know the extent of the money required to install such a system as Bir- mingham now has and we should look at the matter from every side before making a decision for or against the propositions offered by the company.
 Then, again. Birmingham is different from many cities in the respect that 1t is spread out over so much territory. Most cities are compact and 1t would not require so many poles and other mechanical essentials for trolley lines and electric wires to serve the citizens.
 Should the commissioners decide to make a contract with the company think five years would be the greatest ample time''
 J. D. Harris of the Roden Grocery com- pany: 'I am opposed to the city's signing 10 year contract with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, be- cause we have outgrown the stage of a one man town and should not be bound to any one corporation. Birmingham is steadily growing and it is only matter ftime before some competition is like ly to enter this field.
 q think the company should give the 5 cent fare to Ensley with transfers and make the reductions in lighting without any talk of 10 year contract, for they have received many concessions from the Birmingham people, almost every one that they have asked for, and 1t is time that they were coming across with a few"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Steamer Picked Up

Shields. England. November 12.-The British steamer Fairport, which it had been feared had foundered in a storm after leaving Hamburg November 1, was lowed in today by three trawlers. She was picked up 26O miles off this port with out coal and was drifting helpless before a gale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
FUNERAL NOTICE

Friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Wieferich, Sr.. are requested to attend the funeral of the latter Mon- day, November 13. at a. m., from their residence, S22 South Thirteenth street. Services will be held at 9:30 a. m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church. with solemn requiem mass. Interment will be made at Catholic cemetery. 11-12-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
At the BiiOu

'"The Goose Girl," George D. Bakers dramatization of Harold MacGrath's widely read novel, comes to the Bijou theatre for the week commencing this evening, and with the usual popular mat inees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 1.-The Goose Girl" as a play contains all the essential points which go to make good stage presentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Rehearsal for Cantata

There will be rehearsal of the operatic cantata, Trial by Jury" held this evening at the parish house of the Church of the Advent. Professor Fred L. Grambs. under whose direction the operetta is being produced. requests that all members of the cast and chorus be promptly on hand at the usual hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
A. I. Dexter to Attend

A. I. Dexter will represent the First Pres byterian church of this city at the Ala bama Synod of the Presbyterian church. southern, which convenes in the Presby- terian church at Decatur Tuesday even- ing at o'clock Judge John H. Miller has been named as the alternate dele. Pnte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
The Pasmore Trio

The seat sale for the concert to be given next Sunday afternoon at the Jeff ferson theatre by the Pasmore Trio be- gins Thursday morning at the box onice. This entertainment is not by the theatre management, but is given under the aus- pices of committee of we'll known citi- gems, whose first and only object is the promotion of musical culture. The price of seats range from $1 to 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Episcopal Sunday School Council

|1 A meeting of the directors of the Epis- copal Sunday school council will be held tomorrow evening at oclock at the off, flee of the president, Robert w. Ewing, 1872 Third avenue. All members are urged to be present. as there is much impor- aut business on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Suspend Advance in Rates

Washington, November l2.-Advances In the freight rates on cement plaster from Oklahoma points to destinations in Texas, made by the southwestern lines in sarin filed today, were suspended py the 1n- ruary 1, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Oliver to Colon

Kingston. Jamaica, November 12-Sir Sidney Oliver, governor of Jamaica. ac- companied by the principal officials of the railway and the public works, sailed today for Colon to inquire into the infiu- ence which the completion of the Pan anna canal Is likely to have on Jamaica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Miss Nobody From Starland"

Next Wednesday matinee and night Miss Nobody From Starland' will have its first local presentation. The play, has inst completed g. highly successful week in New Orleans. In commenting on the performance, the Picayune said: Pretty women, clever comedians, wonderful danc- ing. bewitching songs, music that is poetic as it is catchy, costly and elegant costumes, and splendid scenery, all con- bine in making Miss Nobody From Starland' one of the real bright spots in musical comedy"
 The sale of seats will commence to- morrow morning. s4 i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-13
Nat c. Goodwin

Among the list of high class attrac- tions to be presented at the Jefferson this season there are none more widely or favorably known than Nat c. Good win in his latest success, "The Captain" a three act comedy by George H. Broad hurst and Charles T. Dozey. The Good win date at the Jefferson theatre is next Friday and Saturday and Saturday mati- mes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
WOmen's and Misses
Beautiful Dress Skirts

One hardly expects to find new autumn skirts
selling at less than their real value this early in
the season. Yet that is what will be done dur
ing this sale. The collection includes black
Panamas, storm Serges, and heavy, wide woven
diagonals in black, navy and grey; some with
panel front and back. They are finely tailored,
built upon fashionable autumn lines and splen-
didly finished.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Our Popular Millinery
Specials

Our popular Millinery Depart
ment is recognized as the place to
get greater values in hats and hat
trimmings. Large roll brim hats,
in all the colors, with fancy silk
sashes, just the thing for street wear.
Also have misses shapes in these
popular ready to wear hats which
are very desirable for school and
out door service. Will pay you to
investigate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Fashionable Hints From Our
Ready'tO.Wear Department

Our stock is the largest and most varied
in this section of the state. The many new
cuts and colorings are well represented in
this carefully chosen department. Each de-
partment in the Ready -to-Wear section has
been studied and the wants of the public
have been constantly before the eyes of
our buyers; SO Tailored suits to be sold dur
ing this sale at $500; they are made of ma
terial usually found in $4,000 and $25.OO
suits. We cordially invite you to our Ready
to Wear Department.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Silk PettiCoats

Beautiful tafeta petit
coats, in solid colors, with
attractive fiounces, COM
bined with pretty floral fig
ured silk. Our assortment
of Jersey silk petticoats
covers many styles and col
orings SO highly desirable.
These are all specially
priced, $2.95 to $1,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Artistic New
Drapery. Etc.

We have here the most
popular fabrics in exqui-
site patterns and rich eff
fective color combina-
tions. These will be
offered at very low
prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Sale Of Fine Autumn
Dress Goods

The collection includes so, 81
and 56inch Basket Weave Suitings,
Irish friezeS, Tweeds, Plaid Back
Suiting, Bordered Suitlng and fine
grade HomeSpuns, Serges and
Broadcloth. $500 dress fabrics at
$50; 81. so fabrics at $1.25; $1.35
fabric at $1.OO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Our Blanket and Comfort Values UnmdtChabe Prices Compelling

Special for This Sale
IS Large, new and
beautiful Art Squares to
go in this sale.
$22.50 Administer 8 x
II to go at $3.50
500 Administer 9 x
II to go at $l5.00
$3.50 Administer g
II to go at $l3.5O
$500 Administer 9
II to go at $ll.5O
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-01
Laces and Embroid-
cries at special prices
during this sale.

Magnificent display
of Women's beautiful
Silk KimOnOs.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

Jet. who was still with us. "Do you think
of adopting herD
al don't know but we SHALL" answered
mother. gravely, cor, at least, give her a
home and care. We were talking it over
Emily Stacy" gasped Aunt .Cornelia, "do
you mean to say that you really intend to
keep that child-a circus players daughter
here, where your own children will be con-
stanuy associated with her? She will cor
rupt them with her vciousness and wild no
tions-you mark my words"
"It'is poor rule that won work both
ways" said mother. 81 can trust my, chill
dren. and think their influence will be as
strong over her as hers over them. | cannot
bear the thought of sending that child adrift
again, to grow up as best she may. There
is no telling what kind of people she might
fall in with"
well, said aunt, in an injured tone, IF
you wish to risk it, why, it is your affair. Of
course'-seyerely-"a you did not care to
ask my advice, suppose it is, unnecessary to
give it; but | will say this-that you will no
doubt live to remember and repent your
act"
II shall remember that have tried to do
as [ should want mine, done by if they were
left alone" mother replied in her gentle way,
and there the discussion ended.
SO Jet stayed. In the weeks that followed
l thin; even mother great patience was
sometimes on the point of giving way-not
bringlngup had been so different to ours,
and il is hard to break off old habits all at
once.
Mother made due allowance for her training
or, rather, lack Of training-in dealing with
her. She kindly but firmly pointed out to
jet the improperly of standing upon her
head and OF various other circus,ring tricks.
IL was not long before we could see that
she Was improving, especially after Aunt Cor.
nella went home. There was something about
aun: that seemed to rouse ull the mischief
IN Jets nature, and she appeared to take a
positive delight in saying and doing things
that should shock her.
~, 10 US Jet was a perpetual wonderment
VINO OF us would have dared walk down the
Dalustcr rall from the top stair to the heavy
carved post at the foot? We considered our.
selves tair riders. but Jet could excel us all
in equestnanism "
In tact, she gave ample proof of her train.
ing IN the ring, filling us with admiration.
terror and envy in about equal proportions.
10 little Vernon Barclay, Aunt Cornelia's
hNe,ycar-old son, Jet was the very essence oil
al that was good. He had taken a violent
liking to her, much to his mothers disan
proval, and woe be unto any one who infringed
on what he considered her rights
lie was a bright little fellow, whom every
body petted, and Jet returned his affection
with all the strength of her nature. But see
inT that his preference for her society earned
hlm many scolding from his mother, JET
All not encourage his advances much.
Inc following autumn there was a famil,
reunion at gr3ndIather's. All the children
: and grandchildren met there together.
| wish | could describe Sunny Hill grand
iathGrS home but ] could not do it Justice
will only say that the house is a great, ram
bnng atalr, hig enough to hold us all II
stands on hill, near the river, that wind
} along UNTIL far of on the horizon. it meets
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something that looks like a hazy cloud, but
IS really the sea.
There are lovely walks. and drives in the
grounds about the house, and shrubbery and
ers; and all over the place, both in doors and
out, there is everything that can add to ones
comfort and amusement.
We took Jet with us. The time she had
spent with us had mad e wonderful change
both in her looks and manners. She was
growing tall, and was plump and rosy. She
had shown decided love for study, music
especially and the ease and rapidity with
which she learned surprised and delighted
That chld's voice is beautiful" remark
Ell grandmamma, one day, when Jet, out in
one OF the hammocks, was singing favorite
song OF hers. 1T really ought TO be cult
waited"
- so had a screech-ows!" snapped Aunt
Cornella. whose dislike of Jet was as strong
as ever.
l did not stop to hear any more, for I was
hurr!ln4 to get ready for picnic that we
grls and the boys were going to have that
day
Two miles and a half down the river was
tended to tie up the boats, and spend the day
IN exploring the woods and fields, fishing
eating picnic dinner and having a good
tnnc generally.
1t was a delightful spot, and favorite re-.
sort OF ours; A high dam extended across the
river which Is very wide here. and on one
SIDE SIDE lg lock for letting the canal-boats
II, is what is called needle -dam"-tbe
needles are strips of plank, set up on end
back OF the dam, and the pressure of the
water against them holds them firmly in
place.
When they wish TO change the current OF
the water they take out or put in more
planks. and, in order to get at them there il
a narrow walk of two planks, laid side by
side, and spiked to piles driven into the
riycr-bcd directly over the top Of the dam.
1t needs steady nerves and \cool head to
walk out there over the wide expansc of wild.
ly-ruShlng water between the needles" and
the shore. ~
~, We were not long in reaching the old mill
The boats were drawn up and their merrI, oc.
cupQnts disembarkcd.
OF course, the first thing to be done was to
look at the dam. So we scampered down to
the lock and across the gates to the very edge
Tl lhe canal bank, where we could scarcely
near ourselves speak for the dcafening roar<
and could look directly down into the maIJv
pIunging water, churned snow-white, and lean
ing hiSh N the air over and around the black
ROCKS In Its path, boiling and tumblng and
rushlhg on IN a furious race to the sea.
Isn't it glorious?" l said, to Jet who stood
But, to my surprise. as | turned to look at
her' saw that she was very pale and her
hand5 were clasped nervously together
n% WIG n"''e'' Don you IKE
NO, she answered, shuddering 1T looks
so cruel and 1t sounds $3.50 awful"
But l thought you liked the water"
IKE It pretty we'll where it's still but
not this. Oh, come away--please come away!''
It was quite the middle of the afternoon
when we struggled back to where we had
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left the boats. The boys wished to cross the
river to get supply of fresh water from
spring little farther down on the opposite
bank.
So they contrived to get the Swallo"
through the lock, and, getting in. rowed away;
while we girls, who, tired and warm, hau
preferred to remain where we were, went pack pk
up the hill a little way and threw ourselves
down i'll the shade to rest and cool on
"llRrk!" exclaimed Cousin Mary, suddenly
Seems to me | heard some one cry.
We all listened. . -,
Must have been your fancy, Mary" said l.
Il sIp don't hear ANYTHING" ..o,o ,ot .rr;Dciu.
up. Lets go and see what it is" -,
We followed her out onto the open hill
side.
Jet pointed up the river her eyes big and
black with excitement and alarm.
Look there" she cried. Its some one
in that boat
A boat was drifting down the middle Of the
river, and ! grew faint as recognized 1t az
the Meteor, grand-papa's little skif; At the
Girls it's Vernie! Oh, what shall We
"Row out and get him-quck, before he
gets too near the DAM said Bess.
We made a wild rush for the boats. Alas!
they were chained and locked, and the keyT
were i'll the boys pockets. We could do moth
Long before we could get help from the
nearest house it would be too late. The lock.
tender had gone. We were utterly helpless.
We must stand by and watch the skif and
its precious burden drift steadily on toward
the dam. until
l shut my eyes and put my hands over
them. but / could not shut out the dreadful
picture of my little cousin being dashed TO
pieces on those black, jagged rocks below the
dam, and floating on and on out to sea, away
from US forever.
tried not to look, but a horrible fascina.
tion forced and held my eyes upon the skiH
and its little occupant.
Nernie had recognized us, and was calling
to us. piteously and to think that his laI
to help, him in his peril! For how could hC
know that we were powerless2
Suddenly jet turned and sped along tn.
bank like a deer. | looked after her stuDid.
ly, scarcely realizing that she had gone, but
still wondering what she meant to do.
Over the lock gates and out along the mar.
row footway above the dam she went. Ths
rest OF us followed down the bank. keeping
about even, with the drifting boat, WATCHING
both it and Jet in silent terror.
When directly in front of the boat jet l,neIt
down, and even from there fancied | couli
sec the slender figure brace itself rigidIy,
Hold up your hands, Nemie!" she caTL
ed, in voice we could clearly hear above III,
roar of the water, Hold them up hieh aS
you can! Do you hear?" H' ~
VERNE replied by raising his chubby arms
Jet meant to do. But could she do Ine ~ Tna'
1t would have formed a striking n;ctur,
for an artist-the river banks. now sIoninS
gently to the waters edge and again r;sinS
abruptly; the woods; the wide strefcb &c ,A
ter so smooth and still above the dam. .
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
COPYRIGHT BY JAMES BLVERSoN

FL HERE'S father" said NettSe, glancing
M from the sitting.room window, one
Nyu rainy afternoon. why, who or
what under the sun has he got with
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-21

Names of states which were Repub-
lican in le08, but became Democratic in
1910, in capitals.
To secure his reelection, President
Taft must recover not less than sixty
three electoral votes from states car
ried by the Democrats 10 1910, without
losing any votes in the progressive
states which then stayed in the Repub-
lican column. Can he do It? Can he
get back his native state OF Ohio? Can
he develop any strength in the states
on the Atlantic Coast which left him
last year, without making correspond
ing losses In the west
Not counting his own state, there are
only five states, all on the Atlantic sea-
board, where he can expect to make
any considerable recovery Maine,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jer-
ssey and New York. Bat there are nine
states In the Middle West and far
west, where the revolt againt the
Payne -Aldrich tariff, the WickersLam
railroad policy, Ballingerism and Lori
merism menace the success of any
standpat candidate for any Office.
These states are Washington, Oregon,
California, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas,
Nebraska, North Dakota and Wlscon-
sin. Now, the number Of electoral
votes 10 the two groups is nearly equal
and it is to the western group that the
president Is turning hia energies. He
has paid scant attention to New Eng
land; he barely stops in New York and
Pennsylvania. Ohio and Indiana he
does not consider at all. Breathing
defaGce, he Is going into the ''enemy's
country on another tour of apology"
Two years ago he apologized for the
Payne-Aldrich law and now he will
apologize to the farmers for removing
the protective duties on their produces,
through the Canadian reciprocity law,
while he maintained the cost OF cloth
ing, blankets and carpets by his veto
of the LaFOlletle wool bill. For six
weeks he will lay aside his executive
duties, to invite the west TO repudiate
the course of its progressive represen-
tativee in congress. The last tour was
followed by increased progressive
strength, in congress and the state
capitols Ii it likely that the voters
have so changed that the result this
time can be other than it was beforep
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-09-21

they represent something entirely new
In Corn Palace decorations. This
years design il strictly Egyptian in
character and will present pleasing
variety as contrasted with the Indian
designs of last season. Mr.. ellis, the
young artist who has supervised the
designing and general decorative work,
is TO be highly complimented upon his
ability and success in this line.
One becomes possessed OF sense or
intense satisfaction after having en-
ioyed an entertainment such as ID
given on this occasion and partakes, Ia
. measure at least, OF the enthusiasm
that possesses the people OF Mitchell
which makes the Corn Palace possible.
Judging from reports as we'll as from
the advertising that Mitchell people
are putting out, Corn Palace visitors
This gear will get their moneys worth
several times over, AMI Mitchell has
0nce more demonstrated her ability TO
make good. Incidentally. Ii ID quite
pertinent 70 comment, right here, On
the fact that there Is one price. only,
at the Corn Palace Fifty cents admits
you ID the whole show
The fact that the railroads have
granted one Iare rate for the round
trip and will run special trains 0n Ill
lines makes II possible FOR everyone ID
attend 81 he minimam Of time and
expense.