davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03
LANE REPLIES ID STATEMENT MADE . BY MIR. WEATHERLY Criticizes Colleague for His Attitude on the Newly
 Signed Contract GOES INTO DETAIL
 IN EXPLANATIONS Pefends His Action in Signing Thirty Year Waterworks Franchise While He Was Mayor
 of the City

Commissioner A. O. Lane, the minority member of the commission on the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany contract yesterday replied to the statement of his colleague, MT. Weather ", which was printed yesterday morning.
 The statement of Judge Lane takes up the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company contract and goes into it rather thoroughly. He criticises Commis- sioner Weatherly in many places and in defense of his own position on the Bir- mingham Water Works company contract as referred to by Mir. Weatherly
 MT. Weatherly when shown the state ment of Judge Lane yesterday had no, looked over it carefully and did not is- sue any statement. It is generally be- lleved that he will answer Judge Lane however within the next few days.
 The statement of Commissioner Lane follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03

Waterworks Contract ''While 1t Is not germane to the issue, l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
HotU TO tl)i,1 q Prize.

Contest No. I Geography Puzzle)-Choice
OF sterling silver Tribune badge. a set OF
battleship postcards a German silver
purse with chain, an interesting book, a
gold filled belt pin. box OF water color
paints or gold filed tie clasp for the
neatest and best three answers.
Contest No. (Things to Think About
You may solve any two OF the four puzzles
that you like. and for the neatest and best
two answers We offer the choice OF the
same prizes as in Contest No. l.
Contest No. 3 (Our Letter Box)-A prize
Of 81 is given for every letter printed under
this heading. The letter may contain Incl
dents in your life. anecdotes of pets. novel
school experiences. things seen in travel 90
made up stories. These stories must be
original and must be written on one side Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
A WILDCAT SCARE.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: one
day. while / was visiting friends in the
Pocono Mountains we went for sunset
walk" We wandered over TO neighoor $
house. where a game OF tennis was being
played. We stopped 20 watch for Just
minute" but somehow darkness crept upon
us before we wanted TO go home Iheh'
weren't We children afraid. All the oder
ones had something else TO do. NO one
would 20 home with us. Some almost crieu'
for an old man had just finished teiihs
wildcat story, and the girls were sure We
would be eaten by one. AT last the Dogs
became brave, and we started. very hea'y
hearted, homeward.
On the way home we had 10 cross
canal bridge Below was plank o'e'
which walked the mules. Lo. just o.
we were stepping upon the bridge we 80"
two small. but very bright. spots coi''i'e
over the plank. IA wildcat" some ''
screamed. We were frozen TO the spot o.,
hair standing out on end and the oo'-
beads of terror slowly running down o"'
faces. What to do, which way 10 'u''
! no one knew. II We ran back u "o'
| Overtako US: 10 pass II was plpossiv,h
! Thus We stood hardly daring TO pIeo'"N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

stuff In conjunction with black velvet RIB
ben. and wide brmmed hat OF fellow
Italian straw trimmed with pink roses and
brides" of black velvet.
gown Of white cloth worn b. Nine
Lantelme hints at coming modes In its
IA Their full skirt, trimmed with three deep
tucks, set their width apart. and In ns
short coat. belted into basque effect with
long sash Of white silk. heavily ninGed
on the ends.
Narrow black crinkly fringe is used m
quantities TO trim tailored costumes OF black
and dark blue silk. Several Of the gown
makers have this fringe set az the extreme
edge Of the hem Of the skirt II Is pretuer
and more practical when set its depth
above the hem, so its lower edge VIII be
even with the edge of the skirt Wider
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
HONOR LIST.

l. Frank AIamthwaite; .. Olive Allen;
3 Margaret Boyle: 4. Helen j. Brown; o.
Halstead Cocns; 6. Lcnore Cropper I. Jen-
ME Conner; S, Mary NJ. Downs; 9. Cath
crime Edwards; 10. II. Englander; II. Ether
FIashenberg; - Della Flatty; 10. Ida
Feischner: Il. Robert b. Garrabrant; To-
Pauline Holman; Is. Alexander Hermann
IL. Helen Hertzog; IS. Joseph Hickey; IL.
Jacob Hoffman; 20. Winifred VI. Hopkins;
q, Annami Koch. %. Peter kreta; %. LII
liam Lehman; %, Gilbert Logue; %. Ralph
Louden: &c. Joseph Lynch q, Irene Nc
Cabc: Is, Rose Macdonald 20. Anna Mac
Rae: 80. Dorothy Q. Mills; 81. Jack Nor
daunt: 81 Thelma Morgan; 49, Fanny c.
Moritz: "a. Edward A. Muheron; 50. Norma
Naughton &c. Mamie Petit; 81. Eva Peace:
:s Reed Rankin; 80. A. Rhinelander; 40.
Jean Schneider. II. Maize !. Soper, AZ,
Elizabeth Spur; 43. Mary Louise Sureth;
a. NJ Tomany. Is. Miner Trowbridge; IS,
Cloyd II Valentine; AZ. Gertrude Weihart;
is. Charlotte Werner, 20. Helen Wittyoung;
~. RAY NurtZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
ABOUT TEA AND COFFEE.

In the early days Of our country tea and
upon more as medicines tran as beverages.
II took the people In the country long
time to learn how 10 prepare them for use.
for cookbooks were rare articles in those
lays. Once Connecticut minister visiting
New York on important business bought
two pounds of tea, AMI instead Of taking 1t
10 the kitchen when he got home put 1t In
the medicine closet. His two daughters
lad heard that fashionable women in the
city INDUCED In the new drink. and wher
nc went away for an afternoon they In
,ited in some friends. intending TO give
them a treat. The guests. however, were
sadly disappointed. for their hostesses.
after boilins half 3 pound OF tea for about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
FOR JUNE BRIDALS
Pretty TriAes Which Cleuer
Fingers Can Make.

When there are A number Of clever
fingers in the brides family many OF the
aces series of the wedding functions may
be made al home. Place cards, favors and
even cake boxes are not beyond this
capacity OF the amateur
The place cards and favors require such
material a. heavy cards. water color and
gold paints. white satin and white satin
ribbon. tulle gauze ribbon and tiny white
flowers Ike liles-of-the-valley, orange bios"
SONS or small rosebuds.
White satin picture frames. made from
bits left from the brides gown and deco
rated with a gilt monogram. combining tho
initials Of the bride and bridegroom, form
pretty favor which can easily be made at
home.
An ingenious bride-eect covered tiny suit
cases and trunks with white satin. apply
ing it nicely with paste and putting sprays
Of lilies of the-valley on top. The names
Of the guests we're put on the ends Of these
little affairs and they served as place cards.
AT wedding supper the guests may be
provided with white satin bags OF rice and
confetti These. attached to flower deco
rated place cards. help to make table
prettv. A SQUARE Of white tulle filled with
Dtnk, green OF yellow COukctei, ticu toSSciS
with soft ribbon, with flower stuck
through tho knot, makes pretty favor
and will also afford amusement when the
bags are opened and the contents showered
upon the departing couple. II fragrant rose
leaves take the place ~ the confetti, 81
much the better
When II comes 70 making cake boxes
many may hesitate but a person who is
sklful with paste will have no difficulty.
provided the boxes themselves are pur-
chased They can be secured from box
factory for very little The outer covering
may be a smooth kid finished paper or a
fancy chased one, but II only small num-
Der 1. required they might be covered with
satin. brocade and even allover lace. Mar
row paper lace should line the edges OF tho
boxes. which. when filled. should be tied
up with narrow white ribbon or gilt or
silver cord. A monogram on the box Is an
attractive though unnecessary feature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
A PRETTY WILD CREATURE.

Dear Little Men and Little Women:
want 10 tell you about an interesting eX-
perience | had last summer. ] was out
nlaying An the woods with another boy.
when saw a red deer with little fawn
beside her. ! was much surprised. for
had never seen a wild deer before. we
tried 10 follow, but she slipped into the
woods and We lost sight OF her.
However. as We had intended to so that
way, we kept on and pretty soon heard
something bleating We hurried on and
there was the little fawn, its foot caught
in a wire fence that ran across that part
OF the woods. The mother was trying her
hest 10 get the fawn's foot loose, but could
not When ] came up she put down her
head as II she was going 10 attack me, but
the other boy waved his cap In her face
and kept her off, while released the fawn
Then they both ran off and i have never
seen them since. Yours truly.
WILLIAM RICHARDSON (aged I'D
Johnson avenue. Stratford. Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
&88RXE ASHION ar'a F )RVOLITYlzZRk

and heavier fringe Is used on draperies and
on overskirts. which promise to increase in
numbers as the season advances Little
silk grelots also make a pretty finish IN
these tailored costumes Of thin silk Co.
on the edge OF bias silk bands on st,r+
coat and sleeves. they serve to weight u o.
well as for decoration.
Big garments. copied from those Of N.
Breton country women, the gandourah. ~
the orient and the loose garments OF ,he
primitive Italians. made Of dark Change
able taffetas, are worn as dust cloaks for
motoring and for railroad travelling. Cool.
easily adjusted or dropped off. they are
smart and practical.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

for fear our breath would betray us. At
last George spoke up:
Each one take stone: walk carefully
over the bridge, and when the cat Is al
most upon US. fire! Then run for dear
life"
without moments delay all Obeyed
Silently VIC crossed the old bridge. never
losing sight OF the wildcat. When we
reached the other side we all threw stones
and ran as fast as We could. Imagine our
surprise when, instead of the angry cries
Of wounded wildcat. We heard the
loud, rough laugh OF Jerry. the lock Keep
er's son When Jerry stopped laughing
he told MS his joke. He had rubbed SUI,
phur on his thumbs and first fingers. ana
as every one knows. sulphur shines very
brightly at night As reward Tor me
good time we gave him Jerry saw us safe-
Iv home. Sincerely YOURS.
HELEN BROWN taged l3l.
No POS Belmont avenue. Ilalcdon, y. a.
Note-Evidently Jerry didn't mean any
HARM but the editor OF the page for Little
Men and Little Women hopes that nobody
will initiate him. II is dangerous 10 frlght.
en- people, and might do a great deal OF
4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

the paper. Letters entitled to the prize OF
81 are often crowded out for lack Of space
In the week in which they are received.
but II such is the case they always appear
in the page later.
In sending answers to puzzles II 10 not
necessary to send letter with them. Use.
II you can. paper OF the ordinary letter
SIZE and write your name. address, ago
and choice OF prize in the upper right hand
corner Of the first page. In sending any
drawing or returning a cut-out attach IL
to the paper bearing your name, etc.
Address letters TO Little Men and Little
Women. New-York Tribune New York. II
they will go TO some other department and
may not reach the Office of Little Men and
Little Women in time to be entered In the
contest.
Age and neatness arc considered n
awarding prizes.
The contest closes on June 5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

Then. again. how can one hest guard
against the ills OF travelling. SO trying 10
delicate skins? What precautions can one
take against the fatigue which causes ono
10 arrive az ones destination looking very
fer from ones best7
The FIRST problem r. best solved by sp"-
cially constructed travelling case b that
is nor meant an expensive luxury. rlr-
chased a. the jewellers. though have that
n you can The home made travelling con-
vcnience. though. may he an excellent sub
stitute a strong stout cardboard box Is
the foundation. A smaller box. which sits
comfortably inside the other. leaving an
inch wide space all around II. is tho next
thing 10 he secured Pack the space with
cotton batting. This Is light. but VIII saw"
shocks Then put pieces Of cardhoard-cov-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

use small strap 10 secure everything. II
you have time. cretonne or chintz case
will transform ~ into a handsome append
age. and your bottles and pots viii be Sc
cure
You need Your cream. your hair tonic or
cleanser. for I'm hot weather the scalp Shouts
have something applied ~ II with cool
finger tips daily. You will need your
row der. Of course. and sood tooth paste.
A bottle OF Some trllst0 orthy preparation
Of peroxide Or listcrine. or both. and some
thing for mosquito bites Will come In
handy" Fill also a small bottle from Your
largo ono OF milk of magnesia. Moreover.
OF course. YOU will carry your own soap
and not trust 10 chance provisions
For tho Journey itself little leaves OF
soap and little leaves of powder I'LL Ions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
FATHER DAN.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: am
going 10 write TO you and tell you about my
shepherd collie that ! called Dan. My
grandfather gave him TO me on my h1tn
birthday. At first thought he would quar-
rel with my white cat but he didn't ana
would play with her. Sometimes he would
ut down and wag bis tail slowly over the
noor and then the cat would jump out from
under the stove and grab II.
One day the cat had three little white
Kittens and Danny didn't know what 10
make OF them. But the old cat gave him
10 understand whose they we're. and he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
BIRDS IN THE scHooLRooM.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: ON
the opposite side Of our schoolroom there
is nest on water pipe. Some birds buiit
this nest, and there are three little eggs
in It, The color Of the eggs is white. and
the nest is very nicely built of leaves. twfes
and grass. 1 always watch the birds flying
to and from IT, A. first I did not notice H.
but one day the whole class stood up ana
told the teacher There is a nest on the
opposite side OF our room. which the birds
built" 1t is "A few feet below the ceiling
near two windows and between them. Ihe
biz DIS are sparrows. ! suppose these birds
came from Central Park, our school is
right opposite FRANK J. PRUSLlN.
Pub1ic School III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
LAST WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

Word Pulzle.--The five objects in the
upper part OF the picture containing the
lanes OF the same number OF objects in
the lower part are: Hat-chet. board.
clock. pencil. pants. The three prize
winners and their prizes are Dorothy 9.
Hawthorne, aged twelve. Cornwall Land
Ing. ~ Y, an interesting book; Alice
Christie. aged thirteen. No 1856 Topping
avenue. The Bronx. Z sterling silver Trib-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
Our Letter Box

acted lust like a father He would lie Tor
an hour or 40 and watch them play WIN
his tail. If they were out Of doors he wouih
keep an eye on them, and II any other cog
came in the yard or so much as looked AT
the kittens he got chased by Danny. Peo-
pie going by would shout at the dog De-
cause they thought he would hurt the
kittens. But at last my dog died and the
happy family was broken up. Your con-
slant reader
WILLIAM BABCOCK (aFcd 10
No AZ Bennett avenue Dunwoodic, n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
BON VOYAGE CARDS.

Bon voyage and wedding cards are now
being conspicuously displayed I'm station
AIRY shops. and 10 meet the needs ~ those
whose newly welded friends are starting
on ocean voyages the two ideas are fire.
quently combined Plain cards with ap-
propriate lettering are shown n accompany
bon voyage and wedding gifts, and large,
square card. with chubby cupid protect
ing himself from the rain with a big UNI
brella. is naturally intended TO he used as
an invitation to a bridal shower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
TIE Beauty BudGef
Travelling Need Not Be Destructive to Good
Looks If One Knows How To Do 1t.

Many OF the readers OF the Budget are
now planning for trip more or less ex-
tended, and are perhaps wondering what
beauty" treatments can he most easily
taken with them Creams. in the dog days
are not easily transported. Bottles Of liquid
preparations need very careful packing 1t
Is a matter requiring thought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

cred with cotton batting. with chintz pima
fores slipped over that-across the inner
box. Make as many compartments as you
need. BE sure that they exactly hit the bot
tie OF hair tonic or the DOT of cream you
desire to take Put the lid OF the smaller
box on. Lay pad OF cotton batting over
it, Put the lid OF the bigger box on, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

une badge. ana Katie Merle. aged eleven.
No. 1902 Sherman avenue, The Bronx, q
German silver purse.
Things TO Think About.-The two prize
winners and their prizes are: Alan Bryant,
aged fourteen. No. 49s West i59th street.
New York, an interesting book. and Fred
Knubel. aged thirteen. No. ~ Hamilton
Terrace. Washington Heights New York.
set of battleship postcards.
Our Letter Box.-See letters b. prise
winners. :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
WORD PI-ZZLE.

WORD PUZZLE
l. We made no noise. as there was .,
thick, soft carpet on the floor.
2. There was a notice In the car, Pets
not allowed"
3. How did you get that scar, pet7
4. II you would not carp eternally at my
plumbers I could do better.
DIAMOND.
A
c. f
A G. n f S
T. F. l.
CONCEALED TRADESMEN
Plumber. painter, carpenter baker
WORD SQUARE
UNI t
y C
G T. :
I l. S 7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
Picturesque Striped Effects
Materials Suggestive of Olden Times Are Made
Up on Appropriate Lines.

cessorles Of black velvet ribbon, is charm
ingIy trimmed on the skirt and loose fitting
but tightly belted corsage with bands, wide
and narrow. Of this pretty white pin tuck
ing.
For garden parties nothing can he pref
tier than this pink stripping on dainty white
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
REHEADTNGS.

Behead to cease from and leave toy:
a trinkct for personal adornment, and leave
corner; a European country. and leave
bodily or mental suffering; amusement and
leave "A harbor one whose occupation Is the
making of pots or carthenware vessels of
any Kind and leave an animal that pro-
duces valuable fur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

The sugar loaf hat. the Pierrot and the
cornet forms have quite replaced the Ma
poleon shapes for general wear. The little
trms are faced In contrasting straw or
velvet. and the trimming preserves the out
LINE r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

Thanking you thousands OF times. | re-
main yours, EMILY MOSHER.
No. 10 Washington avenue. Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Dear Editor: | have received the peauti-
full book you sent me, and WISH 10 thahk
YOU for IL. / am very truly yours
IDA WEIDEMAN.
No. Is Kane Place. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
WORD SQUARE.

WUflII SUI NM.
l. \ European mountain range famed for
its beauty and grandeur.
.. Tho king of beasts.
3. A game Of ball that is played on horse
back.
4. The form in which moisture falls to
the earth in cold weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

half an hour. poured the liquid off and pre-
sented TO them the leaves for their refresh
rnpuf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

Dear Editor: received the beautiful
silver nurse and was delighted to get 1t.
as II is the first prize / ever won. Thank
ING Won very much. am yours truly,
ADELE BURLAND.
ro 2u Napier avenue, Richmond Hal.
Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

Dear Editor: | wish 10 thank you for the
o,,o.,, COR one dollar. l was very pleased
90 600 nv story printed. as it was the
first have written. your iaithiui reauer'
syracuse, y. Y. ScoAN L. hiNE'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

The schoolmaster in Bugtown High
School is telling one OF his pupils the names
OF different bodies OF land and water to
be found on the earth's surface. lie has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
DIAMOND.

T.
9 Something to wear on the head.
g. A language which II was once thought
every educated person should be able TO
read.
T. A metal that looks like silver.
5. ccnsonant In line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
GEOGRAPHY PUZZLE.

put these IN the form of puzzles to i'm
press them more strongly on the minds OF
his pupils See II you can guess what they
are.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04

n.ar Editor: I want to thank you for
.r,,o Won sent me. 1t was gold filled
81, ~, and the first prize ! ever sot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-04
Things TO Think About
.JI-NiBLED CITIES,
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.

Fufolab. Hocciga, sontbo. GrostroinaD
III
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-15
PINkERTON IN LONDON
 TO WATCH ANARCHISTS

LONDON. June li.-W. A. Tinker. ton, head of the American agency ol that name, has arrived here in re. sponse to summons from Home Sec retary Churchill, to assis, Scotland Yards during the coronation. Ex- treme steps are being taken 70 keep out anarchists and dangerous crimin- als. All the steamship landings are being closely watched.
 The continental police are cooper. ating with Pinkerton. The latter de clares he is merely here on .leas- ure drip, but this is obviously a pro tessional subterfuge. Since bls ar. rival today he has been in constant communication with he home office, which bears the responsibility fo- the kings safety.
 The invitation to Pinkerton Nas giv- en at the instance of Sir. Melville McNaughton, assistant police com missioner. who has grea admiration for Pinkerton's al ility, realizing the valuable work he did in clearing up the Bidwell Bank of England forgery case
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-15
NOT ID AFFILIATE WITH FEDERATION
Railway Mail Clerks Decide Not to Join Labor
 Organization

SYRACUSE. N. r.. June 14.-PeteT Schardt, the newly elected president of the National Railway Mail Clerks associa ion, gave out the following statement before leaving for his home in Milwaukee, Wis:
 The most important work the new officers of the association will pursue is an effort to secure a service promo ton such as is now in vogue among postoffice clerks and letter carriers.
 By this change the men will be advanced according to length of ser vice and work done until the maxi mum salary is paid. In addition to this efforis will be made to increase the travelling expense allowance and to secure federal appropriations by congress to pay the allowances.
 As to the utilization of the Rail way Mail Clerks association with the American Federation of Labor, the convention declared tha the railway clerks have no hostility towards or ganized labor, but that at present we can gain nothing by affiliating with such organization.