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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
CHINESE CENSUS
 VERY MYSTERIOUS

London, October 2S.-(Special.) )-The Chinese method of taking census, judg- ing from the 1911 census of Wei-Hai-Wei issued from the Colonial office last night may be said to be the last word in the art of mystifcation.
 Tie Chinese method of reckoning age would scarcely meet with the whole hearted approval of a mathematician Thus, for instance. a Chinese child at birth is said to be one year old, after 1t has passed one year-it is said to be two years old
 The mystery now deepened, for in this way. child born in the last month of the year. may be said to have attained the dignified age of two before it is 30 days old by our reckoning. In spite of this the report says the actual age re- turns are very accurate.
 This pleasing statement is accounted for by the fact that the years are divided into cycles of P. each one of the F years being represented by the name Of one of 12 different animals.
 The Chinese year corresponding m lS'o was the year of the Rat; all born Tn tnat year belonged to the class of Rat as also do all people born in the year removed from 1876 by any multiple of F.
 It is considered impossible to get mar ried have your fortune told or hit on a lucky day with anything like success unless you know whether you are d rat,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

An alarming accident occurred to the motor car of Prince August Wilhelm ar1 his charming young wife us they were on their way from Berlin to Pots dam recently. The Imperial motors al- ways go at a great pace, and theirs was no exception. Suddenly one of the front wheels broke In two as the car was crossing the electric tram lines ln
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Got Idea From Hat

London, october S.-(Special.)-A mili- tary filter, which has just been patented by pr. Frederick Alexander, tie medical officer of health for Poplar, owes it origin to a lady's hat. the inventor conceiving the idea from that article of adornment The filter consists of four or five cone shaped bags like pierrot hats, suspended upside down, one above the other in an easy pyramidal frame made of four up rights of wood or metal Muddy or dirty water, which is frequently the only sup ply available to troops on active service can then be poured into the topmost llas with the result that by the time 1t has rickled through all the straining bags it is perfectly clear. Coarse dirt and mud, though not causing infection, set up con- ditions favoring infection. and many of the deaths in the South African and other vars were due to the soldiers drinking muddy water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Mona Lisa Popular

Paris. october (Special) Although tte stolen Mona Lizap no longer smiles her wonderful elusive smile in the Louvre, Leonardo du Vinci's masterpiece Is sInil- ing just now more than ever before in Paris streets. Excellent reproductions of the picture now appears on hatpins, End La Gioconda smiles sometimes two CT three times from the same hat. If Pa risian fashion follows it's usual course the mysterious smile will soon be seen at every turn in London this season.
 The heads of the hat pins are sometimes made of the pretty silver bjouterie work and are quite cheap, and others are in enamel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
BARON CHARITIES
 DEATH ANNOUNCED

Paris. october 2S.-(Special)-Th death of Baron Charette the celebrated com mander of the papal Zouaves, who dls- tinguished themselves by their gallantry first in defense of the Pope against the Italians and afterwards against the Prus- clans in 1s70 is announced. He died at the age of 79 at the Chateau de Ia Basse- N Motte, his family seat in Brittany
 De Charette entered the papal service from the Austrian army as captain Of a Franco Belgian company, which was the nucleus of the famous Zouaves At the battle of Castelfidero he recognized. with the enemy, a Piedmontesse captain with whom he had been at the military acad- emy of Turin. A duel was decided upon
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and fought In the presence of the two armies, De Charette being slightly Wound- ed. Then he went into action and was wounded again.
 With his Zouaves he performed prodisies of valor in the defence of Rome, md when Rome fell, went to France. md, 1allylng his Zouaves about him again, of- fered his services against the Germans, The Zouaves, with De Charette at their head, were the heroes of the day at Loig- ny, where after long hours of desperate fighting in the bitter cold they made n last vain attempt to stem the German pursuit and prevent the total rout of the French army. De Charette was shot in the spine, and more than q hundred of his Zouaves were killed.
 All his life the Baron awaited the return of the monarchy. He was twice married, first to Antoinette de FltzJames and some years after her death to Miss Antoinette Polk, an AIneriean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

the west of the city. or-e car hung over and the door swung open. and the prince and princess came out very sud- denly. Happily they were both un- hurt, and able to smile at the affair, which might easily have had very se- rious consequences. A stoppage in the traffic was tho only unpleasant result, but the fire engines had to be requis- toned to drag the heavy car from the lines Their royal highnesses continu- ed their way in a taxicab, much to the amusement of the princess and both nodded and smiled at the crowd as they drove off.
 Herr Alfred von -.ierlon Waechter, foreign secretary at Berlin. who has been figuring so prominently in the Moroccan crisis. is a personal friend of the Kaiser's, and has often accompa- nied the latter on his yachting trips. He was laughed down in the Reichstay only a short time ago when, appearing in a bright yellow waistcoat, he made his first speech in defense of the for eign office. People then said that his career was over. But they were quite staken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Present Tolstoy'S Play

St. Petersburg, October &.-(Special)- For many weeks past the keenest interest has been evinced in the preparations fol the production at Moscow of the late Count Tolstoy's posthumous play, ''rht Living Corpse" The booking is alrea ly unprecedently heavy After short run at Moscow the whole production will tour the chief provincial theatres, the proceeds going towards a fund for the purchase of the Yenaya Polyana setate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
oy. tiger. hare. dragon. snake.

OK, tiger, hare, dragon, snake, horse, sheep monkey. fowl, dog or pig.
 A source of error in age is illustrated by the case of an old woman of the vil- lage of Ching Tzu, known to be over, feo, who insisted on the census enumerator entering her at go. This was because IL is a customary term of abuse to call person n 100 years old donkey or ten toothed donlley,'' which has the same sig nificance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Ia Analyze Meat

Paris october 2s.-(Special)-To as slst in the analysis of meat, cine mategraphs are to be employed in the Nilete slaughter houses of Paris. Pictures will be taken of fresh- ly slaughtered cattle and the film Snown to sanitary inspectors, cattle dealers and butchers, the object being to confirm the nature of diseased meat by the exanina- ton of its bacteria which will be por- trayed on the films.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
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 SYRUP PEPSIN

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

Dr Caldweli
 After using the sample bottle of your wonderful Syrup Pepsin l bought a large bottle so that 1 would have it at hand. I gave 1t to my little boy Harry, who has always been constipated. It regulated his bowels immediately and he Is no longer troubled, I will always keep Syrup Pepsin In the house for him as well as for myself. Mrs. J. F.. Brunty,
 1903 Ninth Ave. Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Caldwell:
 I received your sample bottle of Syrup Pepsin and l find it all O. K. go am now on 4l.o0 bottle. have decided to use it and no othew. I feel like a new man. Jokn M Glover
 252t 1st Ave, Birmingham, Ala.
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The Appeal., 1911-01-28
"SCHOOL DAYS."
The Attraction at the Grand .Theatsr
Next Week.

The Attraction at the Grand .Theatsr
Next Week.
Gus Edwards successful musical
comedy, School Days." which will be
presented at the Grand next week,
starting with a matinee tomorrow at
2:30, promises to duplicate it's big
success of last season, according to
theatrical forecasters. The principal
roles are in the same capable hands
with Herman Timberg as 1zzy Levi,
the young immigrant who loses his
violin and tries to find it with his
girl sweetheart, the plot being based
on this incident.
Herman Timberg is considered by
many as the greatest comedian for
his years on the stage. He can also
sing, dance and play the violin. Jack
Manley, as "Biff Dugan,"' with big
voice and plenty of ability, Daniel
Murphy, the German lad, and Dan
Coleman, as Tommy Tatters," lead
the male contingent. Edna Reming,
Alma Bauer, Dolly Dupree, Evelyn
Downer and Caroline Stanley are
among the women principals. Miss
Reming gives the role of 'Nonnie'
a newer and fresher personality.
Some twenty-five new musical num-
bers are promised, and tremendous
hits will be scored with three new
songs, my Ju-Ju Babe" Take Ne
Back to Kidland" and Little Snow
fake" written by Timberg. Tho
dancing finale of the ingenious elec
trical effects are retained.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28

law in such convincing manner that
the company finally decided that a
contest, under the circumstances
would be unavailing. For this highly
technical advisory work, the Court de-
cided that Mr. Franklin was entitled
to the verdict stated above.
Mr.. Franklin's ability as a consult
ing and advisory counsel was testi-
fed to by several veteran practitioners
of the Minneapolis Bar: Chas. B.
Holmes, Esq, several times Alderman,
and for twenty-eight years one of the
leading members of the Bar of that
city; VIM. R. Morris, Esq, a veteran
with twenty-one years at practice, to
his credit; Harry S. Mead, who has
been in. active practice for twenty
years; all of whom were called as
expert witnesses to testify as to Mr..
Fanklin's legal ability and standing
as a lawyer, and as to the value of
the services rendered King; and
their testimony was indeed gratifying
and surprisingly complimentary to Mr..
Franklin.
Messrs. Holmes and Morris testified
that Franklin had spoken to them
about Kings trouble with the company
and that they had advised him Crank
linz to abandon the case as being
hopeless but that the young man had
fought right on, and won; that they
were astounded at his almost marvel
GUS persistence, research and re-
source. And he won. B. S. Smith re-
presented King.
Kings attorney had contended that
the services rendered King we're worth
only five dollars. Franklin retaliated
by saying: "Doubtless that price would
be sufficient for any advice that Smith
might give" So, the judgment is in
effect rating, by the Court and the
leading members of the Bar, of Mr..
Frankllin's worth and ability as law
yer. :. '.. - :. = -. :.
Each of the attorneys who testified
in Mr.. Franklin's behalf were his
personal acquaintances; therefore
their testimony was based on a thor
ough knowledge of his ability and
standing. -s. 81.
Herbert E. Day, who has pacticed
for thirty years in Minneapolis, con-
Quoted the examination of our Mr..
Morris, thereby showing his respect
for Mr.. Franklin and lending his moral
support to his side ....,-
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
Goth phones SOB. st. Paul, MINI.

The, total deposits now in the State
Savings Bank are $4,1OO,OOO.OO and
the surplus fund, $120,O0O.00. This
bank pays 3H per cent interest to de-
positOrs.
Madame Hart, the milliner, has
moved to All University avenue,
where she is selling her splendid line
of pattern hats at low prices. Tel.
Dale 1854.
f. II. HARM & BRO, 3S7 Robert
street our specially, watches and
diamonds; our policy, square deal;
we examine eyes and make glass to
tit: watch repairing.
For Rent-Eight room house suit
able for two families, upper floor
$3.50 per month, lower floor $3.50
per month, SIT Front Street. Apply
to G. Davis, 13 E 9Th St.
Mr.. A. H. Garfield, one Of the truest
blue Republicans, has been appointed
Deputy Labor Commissioner, W ith
headquarters at the Capitol. The
right man in the right place.
In the physical test made this week
among the janitors of the City Hall
and Court House, Mr. c. H. Miller
headed the list, with percentage of
95, or only 3 below the maximum.
The Valet Laundry has opened a
very neat new office at 154 E. Sixth
street with regular office attendant,
where orders will be received by
phone or otherwise. Phone Cedar
1862.
VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS
given by Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor
at her residence All w. Central ave-
only. Hours for instruction arranged
rue. to suit patrons. Tel. Dale 2192
Terms reasonable.
LOOK OUT for the Grand Banquet
and Drill Contest between a drill corps
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
JAMES JOHNSON
TEACHER OF VIOLIN
532 St. Anthony Avenue
COLLEGE COURSE
Reference


Director St. Paul College of Music.
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Mr.. B. o. Coble of 584 Kent street
is laid up at home as the result of
injuries received in a recent railroad
wreck.
Prof. James Johnson is gathering
up new pupils quite fast and we will
shortly have our city full Of embryo
Ole Bulls.
Lillian Baker was in police court
Thursday accused of ''lifting' $14O
from William Kessler, to whom she
looked good
Look out for the, big Minstrel
Show and Promenade to be given
shortly by Gopher Lodge, Elks. 1t
will be cOrker.
Charles Hopplesburg was in the
police court Thursday morning
charged with giving an Indian whis-
ky and then robbing him of $40.
The East End Branch of the Y. w.
C. A., 425 will hold 4 o'clock vespers
each Sunday to which all young men
and women are cordially invited.
PEKIN HOTEL (European) 456
East Seventh street, Mrs. Jack Hun
ter, proprietor Rooms for rent by
the day, week or month at reasonable
rates
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
1.-THE GIRLS FROM DIXIE"
The Attraction at the Star Ne,
Week.

The Attraction at the Star Next
Week.
Next week at the Star theatre, be-
ginning with the Sunday matinee,
comes "The Girls From Dixie" This
company and their performance is
just like others on the burlesQue cir
cult only so different, they are sweep
ing the burlesque world clean, raking
in all of the honors and medals for
good looking girls whose figures, figure
with or without clothes, for girls who
can sing and dance, the musical and
dancing members just as cleverly as
any of the best in the musical produc-
tions of Broadway, but they joined out
with ''The Girls From Dixie" because
they get better salary and a longer
season in Burlesque
Costumes, scenery, electrical dis
plays are provided to the limit of ex-
travagance, the comedy and music is
a riot.
Don't miss "The Girls From Dixie
show, it's what you expect and what
you don't expect for you seldom get
so much for your money or so COM
plete and satisfactory performance at
any price, of course there are yaude-
vile acts of all kinds in the olio which
are in keeping and harmony with this
high class aggregation. Glass and
quality are the notable features
throughout the entire performance.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28

COME OVER to the Grand Banquet
and Drill Contest between drill
corps from Pilgrim Conmmandery No.
%, Knights Templar, and one from
Co. F, Regiment No. ~, Patriarchy, at
Hiawatha Temple, st. Paul, Lincoln's S
birthday, Monday evening, Feb. 13.
WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the
ST. Louis Kitchen, 3171z Wabasha St.,
upstairs, for your meals. All home
cooking. All regular meals 25 cents
Breakfast from ZOO to HOO a. m;
dinner from 1900 m. to 300 p. m.;
supper from 500 to 500 Mrs. Julia
Hinson, Prop. Tel. T S. 271S.
There will be a grand Lincoln cele-
bration and oratorical contest for a
prize between debating team from
St. Paul and one from Minneapolis
at Dearborn Hall, IS Fourth street
South, on Thursday evening, Feb. 9Th.
This grand affair will be under the
auspices of the State Grand Lodge U.
B. F. and S. M. T. Music by the Nc
Cullough orchestra Tickets so cents.
It's to be a big thing.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
THE GOPHER GRILL.

Mrs. Nora Young, Prop; Mr.. W. M.
Gibbs, Mngr.; e9I2 w. Third St.,
St. Paul.
The Gopher Grill, 691a West Third
street, serves regular dinner from
11:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. at 1Oc, 15c
and Csc. Sunday dinner >35cts. A la
carte service at all hours Open all
night. Headquarters for chitterlings
and corn bread. Quick service
Orders delivered by messenger to
any part of the city.
Phone, Cedar 9510.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
Children Teethinq.

Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea Sold
by druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind Twenty-Five cents a
bottle.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
"PUSHING TO THE 'FRONT.'"
Attorney VIM. n. H. Franklin wins an
important Insurance Case Against
Bio Odds


Attorney VIM. H. H. Franklin, of
Minneapolis, secured a Judgment OF
seventy-tive ($75.00) dollars, and costs,
on Monday, the 23d day of January,
this year, against S. Samuel King, for
legal services performed, in rendering
advice on most abstruse and difficult
phase of life insurance. 1t developed
on the trial that Mr.. Franklin had
forced the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company of New York to pay King
$4,000 on life insurance policy,
which had lapsed, or on which the
premiums were far in arrears, and
that the policy was not entitled to
grace, it not having BEEN in force
year. Mr.. Franklin made an exhaus-
tive search of the authorities and pro-
duced to the company a brief of the
The Appeal., 1911-01-28

Where do you get your laundry
work done? Why not give it to the
Valet Laundry Co. They do the best
work at the lowest prices for good
work. They call for and deliver the
goods. Call up Cedar 1862, or call at
154-156 f. Sixth street
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
"DOWN SOUTH"

And Other Poems, by Albion w. Hol-
den.
Concise, Witty and Tragic Poems of
the Southern Race Question, with half
tone portrait of the author and Illus
trations by L. W. Warner. Greatest
selling book of the age. Don't fail to
get a copy of this book Price 25
cents postpaid. Now on sale by
Maymie G. Williams, % Union Block,
st. Paul, MINI.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
Negro Picture Of Christ

Send 25 cents for one; $10O for six;
or $500 for IA, to S. S. F., 1851
Twenty-seventh street, Newport News,
Va. Send stamps, P. O. order or reg
istered letter. No agents wanted.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28

Mr.. Donald Brady has graduated
from high school this past week.
Mrs. Ada Englehart of 535 Bryant
avenue N. suffered loss by fire to the
extent of one hundred dollars.
If you want to buy a lot or house
or want to rent see Mr.. Jasper Gibbs,
Jr. Call N. w. Phone S 1880.
On last Thursday evening the Odd
Fellows gave reception for their
wives in their hall at Labor Temple.
The Twin City Pleasure Club will
meet Friday, Feb. II, 1911, at Miss
lnez Allen, 59S Robert St., st. Paul.
The Johnson family gave one of
thelr celebrated concerts at the c. c..
A. Church in Zion on Wednesday, Jan.
18th.
Mr.. Chas. w. Mason entertained at
dinner in honor of Mrs. Harris of Mt.
Pleasant, Ia. Covers were laid for
eight.
Mrs. J. Burns entertained at dinner
Mrs. Harris Of Mt. Pleasant, Ia., and
daughters, Bertha Holt and Viola
Harris.
The ladies of the M. T. c.. Art Club
met at the residence of Mrs T. J.
Carter They had a large and sue
cessful meeting.
Mr.. McCullough, recently from Du-
luth, but former graduate of Wilber-
force University is now stopping in
our city and has matriculated in the
LouWillis Withers of Louisville, KY,
is spending an indefinite stay with
her uncle, J. A. Withers of the Fa-
vorite Express Co., on the North Side.
Miss Alice Mason furnished music.
Dainty refreshments were served to
those present, who expressed them.
selves as having had a very enjoyable
time.
'''The sixth anniversary of the Afro
American Women's clubs will be held
at st. Peters church Feb. 8, at which
time the women will issue a state
paper.
Mrs. Corneal has taken her daugh-
ter, Miss Beulah Corneal, to Denver,
Colo. 1t is hoped that the change of
climate will help Miss Corneal to re-
gain her health.
law department of the university
Mrs. Harris, after pleasant visit
with her daughters, Mrs Eugene Holt
and Viola Harris, expects to return
to her home this week.
An unusually large crowd attended
the Charles Sumner Memorial at ST..
Peters Church. Several orations
were delivered by the prominent
speakers of both cities.
The Tri-City Age, periodical paper
by the Afro-American Women's Clubs
Of the State, will make it's first ap-
pearance Feb. 9Th at St. Peters A.
M. E. Church, where the sixth ami
versary Will be held.
Tho Tadiac' Corinu N1,,h of G.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
SAINT PAUL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1911.

Mr.. J. B. Turner is still quite sick.
Mr.. II A. Reese is on the sick list
this week.
Miss Margaret Adams has been on
the sick list this week.
Mr.. E. P. Wade still continues to
be quite sick at the hospital.
FOR RENT-Two nice furnished
rooms. Apply at CT West Tenth
street
Mrs. Stephen Hopkins, who has
been sick for the past two weeks, is
still in a serious condition.
Try the meals at the Gopher Grill
69R West Third street. Popular
prices. Quick service. Open day and
night.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
mo CLINKERS."

Selected hard coal at the same
price as you pay others for the
ordinary run. Holmes & Hallowell,
Seven corners.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
THE PROBLEM.
A Booklet That Deals With the Afro
American From a Christian View

Point.
There has just been issued from the
press a booklet of 81 pages which
deals with the "vexed problem" from
Christian standpoint The author
is Mr. R. M Toombs, a graduate of
Lincoln University, Chester County,
Pa, and Zion City Theological school,
Illinois, the book is quite interesting
and instructive and will certainly in
terest any thinking race-loving person.
The book sells for Is cents, postpaid.
Address R. M. Toombs, 1920 Metropoli-
tan Bldg, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28
A REMINDER.
A Savings Account With :
THE STATE SAVINGS BANK,

THE STATE SAVINGS BANK,
Fourth and Minnesota SITS, St.. Paul,
assures not only absolute safety, but
is an incentive to practice economy
and put away small sums whenever
convenient. Interest compounded Jan
Eary and July each year at 31aeo per
annnm.
Deposits Over $s,ooo,ooo.oo
OFFICERS.
Charles p. Noyes, Pres.
Kenneth Clark, V. Pres.
/ Louis Betz, Treas.
The Appeal., 1911-01-28

THE VALET TAILORING CO., No.
l54-15G r. SIXTH street. The most
up-to-date establishment of it's kind in
the city. Clothing made to order,
sponged, pressed, renovated and re-
paired. Goods called for and de)iv-
cred. Four suits pressed for 81. They
are prepared to give best service at
lowest rates. Tel. N. W. Cedar, 1862.
0. Howell. manager.