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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
The BIindfolded Burglar

"The expert advice and testimony or a professional bank robber is responsible for one of the most important changes in the bushes intrusted to Edmund FL ton, who plays the title role in. Alias Jimmy valentine The bank robber oc- cuped a seat in the gallery of the Stud ebaker theatre, Chicago, when the play was given it's first presentation. When the scene where Valentine feels out the combination of the safe was reached, naturally the professional crook was alert ana on the lookout for flaws in the stag ing.
 According to an anonymous letter re- ceived by the manager of the company next day, he found them. He related in his letter that he would have MT. Elton feel out the combination with his left hand instead of his right, as the skin is always thickest on the fingers Of the right hand and the nerves are less sensi- tive to outside impulses. His greatest objection was in the matter of pulling down the blinds in the vault scene. He said that if the blinds were pulled down people from the outside might observe a change from the usual order of things, and that in order to satisfy his desire to work in the dark in order to better feel the combination, MT. Elton should cover his eyes with a handkerchief and let the window curtains alone. After the re- ceipt of the crooks letter the stage man. ager acted on his suggestions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
A VERY POLITE LETTER
pm the London Chronicle.

F1OIn ITIC ItIlluUH lI1FUnlCIe.
 The politest irtimation ever addressed was probably that of the governor of the Bombay Csaol to the man about to be hanged. The execution was fixed for o'clock, and tine governor was to sail for England on leave two hours later. But the time for the boats sailing was changed from o'clock to midday. The governor was equal to the occasion. He addressed an official communication to the convict as follows: "The governor presents lis compliments to MT K, and desires to know whether it would suit his convenience equally well to be hanged al 10 q. III. instead of at D. m. ?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
HIS RULING PASSION.

HIS RULING PASSION.
 "Boze" Bulger, the baseball writer, tells this story on Germany" Schaefer. Bull ger allows that when Schaefer returned from Cuba two years ago he plum honed for entertainment. So they framed up a soree at the home of one of his friends The lady of the house was hospitable, but prudish. There are a lot of things in this world she doesn't believe in. But she permitted the gathering to have a few hods of foam. "Now," said MT. Schaefer, brushing the dust off his check bones, 'brng on the cards and we'll have little game. Ten cent limit"
 We have no cards in this house." said the stern faced hostess. T do not believe in gambling"
 "Oh, all right" said Mr. Schaefer. "Mebbe someone's got some dice. We'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
THE INGLE SIDE

By Hew Ainsie. It's rare to see the morning blee2o.
 Like a bonfire frae the sea- It's fair to see the burnie kiss
 The lip O the fiowery lea; An fine it is on green hillside,
 When huns the hinny bee; But rarer, fairer. finer fair,
 Is the inge side to me. Glens may be gilt wi gowans rare,
 The birds may fill the tree, An laughs hae a the scented ware, That sinners growth can gi'e; But the cantie hearth where cronles meet An the darling O our e'e; That makes to us a world complete
 On. the ingle sides for mel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
Regarding the Cost of Banquets

"I have heard some comments on the price which those persons attending the Chamber of Commerce banquet in honor of Congressman Underwood had to pay sl0-but citicisms were certainly unrea- sonable," said member of the Chamber of Commerce.
 ''I read an article this week in one of the small town papers which seemed to intimate that the price of the banquet should have been within reach of the $1 crowd. But that idea is absurd, not to say demagogic. Birmingham is a city, and when a banquet is given here to distinguished man like Underwood the affair should be elegant in every respect, and s1O for an elegant banquet in large city is little enough. Tine same character of entertainment might have been provid- ed in a town of 5000 population for $5 cover. Similar banquets in New York cost from $20 to $25 a cover Birmingham has outgrown small town ways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

LIVES IN MEMORY. So glad he was.
 He'd not repine, Fen when the sun Refused to shine. If troubles came,
 He did not sigh, But waited till
 The clouds passed by. Said, "Well I know This present pain Will end and all
 Be fair again. More blithe and bold A human wight Had never felt
 Misfortune's slight. And neer was one More fraught. l guess, With gentle deeds And kindliness. What need had he Of monument, Who life to such Good purpose spent?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

seem to be growing brighter all the while- I would not be surprised to see the con- test next year led by President Taft on the one side and Mir. Underwood on the oil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The Western Unions new office biuld- ing in New York is to be only 26 stories high, and the New York papers are ask ing, "Why this moderation?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
HIGHLY EULOGIsTIC
tho Mo,,ndv,,le News.

rIom the Moundville News.
 Underwood appears to tbe about the brightest jewel Yankeedom ever viewed in our splendid collection of Southern gems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Kansas stands alone as state in which an innocent woman can be tarred and feathered No rival appears and, let us hope never will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The beef barons have smart lawyers and easy consciences at any rate and the government cannot bring them to trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Genuine hard cider seems to be as rare as genuine maple syrup. There are old men who have never seen either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Yuan Sinai Kai is dictator of China be- cause he has more courage to the square inch than any other Chinaman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

President Madero gets up in the morn- ing and stamps a revolution before he sits down at his desk for a days work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
About Persons

pr. J. R. Chandler, who has been To- cated in the Mississippi delta for the past two years. has opened an office at 2519 Fifth avenue Birmingham, In eonnec- ton with Gorman-Winters Terminal drug store Dr. Chandler and wife are keep ing house in the Richard apartments, Norwood. The young doctor is son of Dr. E. P. Chandler of Vincent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The hermit of Oyster Bay is an expert in ascertaining just when the psychologl- cal moment has arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The beef barons claim that they are still in the immunity bath tub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Chicago women are about to start de- partment store, which will have SIX par gain days week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

MT. Taft caught a bad cold if nothing else at the end of his long trip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

President Madero is not setting loose in the saddle. He is giving revolutionlsts a touch of Diaz rule with the bark on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

President Taft has become a subscriber and constant reader of the Outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Jacob Riis admits that he went through Texas once, but he carries the impression that he does not intend to do so badly again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Gen. Bernardo Reyes has been requested to do his revoluting on some other soil than Uncle Sans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The lawyers of the packers have more things up their sleeves than the honest man ever dreamed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The Chicago papers complain that h. dian summer is this year lost' strayed or stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

That Kansas tar party needs an applca- tion of a punishment that fits the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

The sage of Oyster Bay knows when to rush into print and when to Keep out of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Mayor-eect Lunn of Schenectady need rot think that he can outrank Miss Sa'ly in popularity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
EASILY EMBARRASSED.

"Why do you always order your eggs turned over and never straight up ??
 When they are cooked straight up they seem to stare at one so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
WHERE TO LIVE

When Wall street trusts T. R. nothing will be improbable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
LIMITED OPTIMISM.

 "'Tis all for the best,' He cheerily cried; When troubles opprest And Fortune denied But, glaring like mad, He volubly curst When. frozen, egad, A water pipe burst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
HARD TO PLEASE.

"The word vulgar is an elastic term" "It must be. Mrs. Snifter applies it to nearly everybody"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

LIFE WOULD BE GLORIOUS. A man would have no time to eat, Much less to be a singer, If every peach he chanced to meet Should prove to be a clinger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
EASIER

Would you marry snake charmer, Benson?'
 "No I'd prefer to swear off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

Mayor Shank of Indianapolis continues to sell potatoes to his constituents at half price. and this is why the dealers call him a demagogue And yet he is losing no money in the potato business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

roll the bones to see who goes next time to the corner.n
 We have no dice. MT. schaefer." said the lady of the house. acidly. 'I tell you that do not permit gambling in this house.'
 NO gambling, hey" said MT. Schaefer. No gambling at all. uh? Have you any washtubs?' She said she had lots of washtnbs. Fine said MT. Schaefer, heartily. Now' you get me watermelon and three tubs-and I'll work the three shell game, New York correspondeute Gin, ciinati Times-Star.
 HARD TO DOWN.
 The likes O that
 Lest you forget, The fuzzy hat Is with us yet
 THE TROPICAL SON. The Prodigal Son, With a beautiful bun, Came home for the fatted calf, But the Prodgal Dad Was stingy old lad And gave him the fatted laugh
 Milwaukee Sentinel. Then the fatted calf 1ndulged in laugh And kicked up his hoofs in mirth; Said he: There's no fuss Over this worthless cuss, 50 m glad that I'm still on earth" Scranton Tribune Republican. If the Prodigal Son Had decided to come Back home on Thanksgiving Day, Then the coy fatted calf Might have gurgled his laugh While fat turkey steamed on the tray. -YoungStoWn Telegram. The Prodigal Son, When his roaming was done. Went back to his home with regret For he learned from his dad That the cooking was bad And his ma was a suffragette. MILDLY TRAGIC. ''Is Torker's new play melodramatic@ "No. It isn't very heart-rending, al- though the hero while masquerading as a chauffeur does get tire punctured in the second act"
 SURE. In proh towns
 We've heard folk say.
 With darksome frowns,
 We can't get gay"
 We rather think
 That's all a bluff.
 If they wished to drink They'd find the stuff. M HARD TO PLEASE. "The word vulgar is an elastic term" ''It must be. Mrs. sniftcr applies it to nearly everybody"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24

SURE. In prohi. towns
 We've heard folk say. With darksome frowns, I've can't get gay We rather think That's all a bluff. If they wished to drink They'd find the stuff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-24
MILDLY TRAGIC.

MILDLY TRAGIC. ''Is Torker's new play melodramatfc?' "No. It isn't very heart-rending, al- though the hero while masquerading as a chauffeur does get tire punctured in the second act"
The Cape County herald., 1911-08-25
EDW. ID. HAYS
Attorney at Law
Notary Public
OFFICE IN COURT HOUSE
Jackson Notes!

All Mcclure went to St. Louis
Tuesday.
The Tuesday club met with
Mrs. Fred Goyert this week.
Mrs. Emma Buermann and
daughters left Monday for St.
Louis
All of the Cape's leading at.
6orneys were here attending
court this week.
Jack Roberts of 0akridge was
in the city Monday.
Miss Linda Bienlien is visit
ing friends in the Cape,
Mrs. w. Snider returned to
her home in Edwardsville, ILL.,,
Monday after a visit Of several
days with her mother, Mrs. Kate
0bermller, of this city.
Mrs D. A. Granger of Dexter
who has been visiting her dau-
ghter, Mrs. Hasten Poe of this
city, returned to her home Fri
day morning,
Mrs. L. Siemers of Gordon
vile visited her son, Recorder
Siemers, last Sunday.
Mrs. Baker and daughter,
Bessie, were the guests of Mrs.
E. G. Sibley Monday.
j. S. Clippard transacted busi-
ness in Paragould, Ark, the
first Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Amburg
Of Oakridge left Tuesday for
Colorado.
John Mann has sold his prop
erty to Kies Brothers,
VIM. Klaus Of Friedheim was
IN the city Monday.
Mrs. G. w. Medley entertain
ed number Of friends last Sun
day with a nice dinner.
Mrs. Lottie Kruger of the
Cape was the guest Of her mo-
ther, Mrs. A. H. Kueller, the
first Of the week.
Mrs. A. D. Hubbard left Tues
day for New Madrid to visit
relatives.
George Doyle and wife OF
FruitIand has moved to t h j S
city. Mr.. Doyle is principal Of
the jackson Rrammer school.
Mrs. Warren Mabrey n d
children left Tuesday for New
Madrid to visit Mrs J. H. Dal-
ton.
J. H. Wisecarver of Marble
Hill attended court here Tuesday.
The Cape County herald., 1911-08-25


Hon. H. C. Riley Of New
Madrid was in the city Monday.
]. A. Holrell a former resi-
dent of Jackson, now of Pasa-
dena, Cal, is in the city.
The Westminster Circle met
Tuesday with Miss Ella Nc
Combs.
John Parmenter, a stockman,
Of Bloomfield was in the city
last Saturday visiting relatives.
Miss Maud Wheeler of the
Cape was the guest of Mrs. A.
Behrens the first of the week.
VIM. Morton a n d wife of
HuntervilIe, Ala, are t h e
guests of Mr.. Morton's sister,
Mrs. Alvin Kinder, this week.
This is their first visit to rela-
tives here in eleven years.
Miss Margaret Ruff enter
tanned a number Of young pee
/ pie last Friday in honor of Miss
Carrie Ranney who left the fol-
: lowing day for Memphis where
she will meet a party Of friends
and viii go to Oklahoma on a
/ camping expedition.
Fred Bertling and daughter Of
the Cape were the guests Of w.
IB. Schaefer and family last Sun
day.
The B. B. girls of the Evange-
lical church met Sunday after
noon with the Misses Amelia
and Minnie Althenthal. Those
present were: Misses Martha
and Della Hermann, Elsie Hoff-
meister, Millie Kneibert, Gladys
Wolters, Amelia Paar, Vera
Phillips, Amanda Schneider,
Fredia Hodenstein a n d Alma
Voges.
Mrs. Lena Boss, Mrs. Bern
Cookie, Miss Helen McCombs
and R. M. McCombs left for ST..
Louis Monday in an automobile.
Miss Grace Cracraft returned
home from the Cape Tuesday
after visiting Miss Cresap of
that city a few days.
Rev. Suppe and wife of Tilsit
returned home Tuesday from
St. Louis where Mr.. Suppe has
been in the Deaconess hospital
! for treatment.
The Mission fest held by the
Lutheran congregation last Sun
day was largely attended. Rev.
Bernthal of St. Louis delivered
the sermon in the forenoon and
Rev. A. Bernthal, pastor of
Hanover church delivered a
splendid discourse in English
during the afternoon. The col
lection for foreign mission
amounted to $78.13.
The County court will re-
ceive bids on September 9th,
for wrecking the old Wigginston
building on the public square.
Company ''F" Of this city is
IN Nevada this week practicing
on the rife range.
Mrs. J. f. Froemsdorf of Til
sit was in the city last Friday.
Judge B. F. Davis and Chas.
Armentrout of the Cape were in
the city Saturday.
The Cape County herald., 1911-08-25
Controls the Worlds Show Markets aud thus GOrnne
other shows to be content with Only Things Not
Wanted by This lnVInGIbIe GOmhInaSl6n

Every Morning 10 O'clock through the principal streets an all
new, new magnificent FREE STREET PARADE Two perform
Daily Rain Shine in waterproof tents Doors omen
at and for the menageres and Grand Promenade Com
by Merrcs Massive Military Band Arenic dispavs one
hour later Reserved and admission tickets may be secured
show day at AT THE ST. CHARLES PHARMACY at exac
the price charged on the show grounds
The Cape County herald., 1911-08-25

Performances earth air One and prOdga pro-
gram nteruded by army Of Star CLOVIS Ofever Nationality
herds of performing Elephants including the High School Actor
trained and driven by 20 of the Worlds prof.
eent equesrians IA Russian Dancers Only troupe of trained
Polar Bears Educated Dogs Monkeys Pigs Sheep Cats Mice
The Cape County herald., 1911-08-25

A colored preacher has been
on the streets Of Jackson for sew
era days preaching old time re-
igion.
The brick.layera are at work
on H. Fl. Mueller's new building
on High street which is to be an
opera house.
II. L. Jones j is moving his
drug store into the Davis build
ing adjoining his old stand, the
building purchased by tn e
county last December.
The school board is making
some important improvements
on the grammer school building.
The school will open the first
Monday in September.
4 Louis Albrecht and sister Miss
Marie, Joseph Springer and Au-
gust Roth from Scott county
visited Recorder G. F. Siemers
last Sunday and attended the
Mission Feast of the Lutheran
church.
Gussie +. Siemers who has
been clerking for the jackson
Drug Company will go to St.
Louis next month to attend the
School Of Pharmacy.
Morton Randol formerly as
sistant postmaster here and later
book-keeper for LaPierre-Saw-
yer Handle Co. has a position in
the postofice at the Cape.
In the Circuit Court t h e
greater part of Tuesday W a S
taken up with hearing the evi-
dence in the Grissom case and
after arguments of attorneys the
case was taken under advise
ment by the Court.
Miss Ida Hirsch returned to
the Cape Tuesday after a few
days visit with her sister, Mrs.
Claus Kerstner, of this city.
Mrs. Julia Vasterling returned
to her Fornfelt home Tuesday
after spending a few days in
this city with Mrs. Henry
Voges.
Mr.. Pliesies o f PocahOntas
while driving to his home
Wednesday had the misfortune
to let his horse run away with
him tearing up his buggy. The
horse got scared at the Houck
train. He had been serving as
a juror in the Circuit Court.
We are informed that S. M.
McAtee has sold his grocery
store to his associates and will
retire from the business. He
and his family will leave for the
west where they will spend the
winter.
Rev. Ross, pastor of the Pres
byterian church, attended a con-
vention in Indiana the first Of
the week.
In a trial in Justice Arm
strong's court last week, Thurs
day, State VS.. Horrell, colored,
the jury failed to agree on a
verdict and a new trial will be
held Monday.
B. Walscher was discharged
by Judge Edward Hays last Fri
day on a writ Of habes-corpus.
Walscher was the man who was
subpoenaed as a witness to ap-
pear before c. A. Mcdonald, a
notary public in Shawnee town
ship, and on account of sickness
failed to be present August 4th,
the day the trial was set for,
and at which time the court adj
journed until August Is. No
notice was served on the man
for the next trial and the man
was committed to jail by the
notary for contempt of court.
The Judge held that the man was
deprived of his liberty without
| due process of law and that his
commitment was irregular.
The Cape County herald., 1911-08-25

Old sofas, cloth-covered chairs
and all clOth-oovered furniture
can be made 70 look like new by
painting the cloth with q bot Holu-
hOn Of PUTNAM FADELEss DYE.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-06
bEREA CHURCH
MEETING ENDS
MI. Zion Baptist Association Ad-
iourned Session al Noon

The Mount Zion Baptist Associa.
ton. which has been IL session at
Iierea church for the past three days.
adjourned u noon to-day. The ncNi
meeting will be held at Red Moun-
tain church near Rougemont. the
first Tuesday after the first Monday
In October. 1872.
The principal topic of discussion
at the meeting this morning was as
sociation missions. A paper On this
subject was fcad BY Mr.. IL. ii RIGS.
bee and there vas lengthy discus.
sion A paper on old minister's re-
lief was read by ]. r. McDnfy. aud
the report on education was read by
Rev ]. &. ilucntt.
Before adiourning. the association
passed a resolution rendering thanks
TO the people N the community for
the very hospitable manner in which
the delegates had been entertained
and also expressing thanks 10 the
press Of Durham for the publicity
that had been Given the meeting.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-06
PRESIDENT TAFT N utah
SPENDS 4 Busy Dtr-sr,iT0R
sN0OT lsD MORNo, LEADERS
~ CHARGE or ENTTRTlI,MrNT

Salt Lake City. Oct. s.-President
Taft spent i busy day here TO-DAY.
Senator Smoot aud the Mormon lead.
ers were IN charge Of the arrange
ments Tor his entertainment ana the
Mormon element OF the state was well
represented. The president break
tasted al the New Utah hotel and then
held a reception to the old folks Of
the state. H. was the central figure
ai the "old folks week musical pro-
gram BY the Mormon tabernacle choir.
An automobile ride 10 Fort Douglas
and an address al the state fair dir
ncr A the commercial club completed
the days program
Secret service men ali along the line
We're aroused by The alleged plot 10
assassinate the chief executive and
extra precautions we're taken.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-06
D. 7. kroDheimer Buys Large
Building on Main Street
IS NECESSARY
The Large Bnilding Next to Durham
Traction Company VIII be Fitted Tn
With All Modern Facilities and
Equipment and Run ms an Up.te.
Date Department Store.

At last Durham is to have a de-
partment store adequate 10 MI the void
in the merchandising facilities of the
city. Mr.. ,. l. Kronheimer has pur-
chased from sir. r. II. Wright the
large building on west Main street
next 10 the Durham Traction Com
pany and as soon as the necessary al
terations can be made will Oman
modern department store such as il
conducted in the large cities, with all
the modern equipment and facilities.
The building has 65 feet frontage
and Is 80 feet long with four floors.
having a total floor space of 24,O0O
square feet. The first floor of the
building will be occupied entirely with
piece goods and fancy goods. The sec
ond floor will BE- devoted to millinery
and ladies raady-to- wear goods. The
third hoor will be devoted 10 uphol-
stery and other goods and a part of
this fioor will be fitted up as a ladies
waiting room with writing room. rest
room and many other conyeniences
Tor the customers and employees OF the
store. The basement OF the building
will be used for storage and other pur-
poses. A fully equipped dress making
department will also be added to ths
store.
A full elevator service will b. In
stalled and the entire building will be
remodeled 10 conform with modern
ideas OF department store arrange.
ment The work Of remodeling viii
be begun at once. and Mr. Rronheimer
expects TO occupy the new building BY
February LIST.
The scoring Of new quarters BY
Mr. kronheimer has been made neces-
sary BY the large growth III his bnsi-.
ness. Mr.. Kronheimer came here from
Oxford u years ago and opened
small dry goods business. His busi-
ness has gradually expanded until his
present quarters have become an
tirely inadequate. Desiring 10 ex-
pand his business he decided 10 make
large expansion and place al the
disposal Of the people OF Durham
shopping facilities which they have
heretofore been compelled 10 20 10
other cities TO secure.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-06
LAND PARTITION
0CCUP|ESCOURT


The greater part Of the time u fhe
superior court today has been taken
up With the trial Of the case Of David
Lane aud others against Melinda VIII
son aud others. all OF the parties be-
Ing colored. This involves the parti-
tion Of some real estate. Dag.d Lane
being an heir 70 the estate OF the hus-
band Of Melinda Wilson. Pe!iagra
played part in N suit. the q uesiion
having arisen as 10 the sanity OF the
husband of the defendant II the time
be signed some papers on account OF
bis anliction with 6ellagra. The yer.
dict OF the jury was rendered III favor
of the defendant
Attorneys Graham and Foushce ap-
pearcd for the plaintiffs while the de-
icndants were represented BY Attorney
Il. J. Hill.