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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-23

RATEs--0ne cent a word n dfayJ no ad.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
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of trade tomorrow will say
TRADE in the United States shows fur-
Their expansion, reports from different sec
tons and all statistics of traffic and ex-
changes speaking of a great activity
that in some instances is bounded only
by the limit of capacity.
In iron and steel the leading inter
est is operating at about IS per cent oil
capacity. Current bookings continue to
exceed production, with railroad require
ments forming large share of the new
business.
Estimates indicate that more than
2. 600, 900 tons of rails already have been
closed for next year, while Chicago re-
ports the sale of $1,000 tons of car ma
terial practically all of which is Tor de-
livery during the second half of 1913
Quotations in all lines are firm. and pre-
miums are paid with increasing fire.
ouency. Purchases of pig iron by steel
making concerns add strength TO the mar
ket. and basic iron for the first quarter
is likely to advance Continued pressure
for steel bilets and sheet bars is noted,
and available tonnages for prompt ship
ment are quickly taken. Open hearth
and Bessemer billets are strong at s2s.5O
to $3.50. Pittsburg. Plate and shape mills
are covered several months ahead, and
some producers virtually have Withdrawn
from the market.
In the primary dry goods market there
is a large volume of business, with
prices in practically all instances well
maintained Jobbers of cotton goods are
making liberal purchases of domestics
and staples for spring. Bleached cottons
have stiffened There is more activity in
print cloths for future delivery, and the
duck markets continue very strong. Ex-
port trade has been only moderate OF
late but shipments for the year to date
aggregate $4,000 bales, against 3l4V0O
bales during the same period In 1911.
In wooden. there is an active demand
for overcoatings for immediate delivery,
and desirable goods bring full market
rates. Considerable business has been
offered the mills for the next heavyweight
season. but comparatively few orders
have been placed because manufacturers
are asking higher prices than buyers
are willing to pay. A very active trade
Is moving in worsted knitting yarns and
cotton yarns have sold freely at firm
prices.
The activity in the shoe trade has
now reached to the point of productive
capacity: Leather and hides continue
very strong.
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KODAKS

Films developed 1oc per roll. Prints SC
and &c eacn. Prompt attention and work
the best. Bert G. Coyell Co. 10-4-tf
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ANANTED-You TO write Gus A. Pope,
Jr, 219 N. 21st st, for handsomely illus
trated booklet about Alfalfadale, 'Home
and independence" on 40 acre farm.
l1-l7-tf
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Southern trade tends to lag some
what behind the other sections. Real
slowness is manifested only at few
southeastern points.
Operations in iron and steel lines
continue as active, if not more active
than heretofore.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending November Il were
PCS against ESQ last week, 2sS in the
like week of 1911, 212 in 1910, III Ii
1903 and 1913 in 1908.
Business failures in Canada numpei
So, which contrasts with S3 for iasl
week and 81 in the like week oil las'
year.
Wheat, including flour, exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending November Fl aggregate
6,114,537 bushels against 5,171,ss4 iast
week and 4,002.440 this weak last year
For the 21 weeks ending November -
exports are 91,563.764 bushels against
65,S79.125 in the corresponding perioo
last year. Corn exports for the week
are 59,464 bushels against papa lasi
week and 1883 in 1911. For the u
weeks ending November Fl corn ex-
ports are 1.512.s24 bushels against IT,
992, sol last year.
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wANTED-YoUNG LADY AS ASSIST.
ANT IN OFFICE APPLY IN OWN
HANDWRITING 10 LOUIS SAKS
CLOTHING CO.
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NANTED-Drill runners, manager for
truck farm. shoe salesman. watch
maker, timekeeper, shipping clerk, first
class sawyer and head block man, dairy
farm hand, chemist, riggers, machin-
lists helper, iron workers, watchman,
janitor, cooks and walters, 10 foreigners
as laborers. sh n. Goth street ll-2s-st
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to save $40 and wear bet
ter clothes. Five minutes OF your time
10 look will convince you. Marc Link,
1911 First avenue 1l-li-tf
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DENTISTS

FINE dentistry, DR.. A. ]. Massey, over
Jefferson County bank, Room sol.
Phone 1874 s-31-tf-sa- SUI tn
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NANTED-House maid. best sort, refer
ences, good wages, good home. Apply
Steiner Bldg. afternoons while this
appears. 11-9-tf
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10th ave south.
WANTED-Core makers: moulders and
check.moulders; girls for vaudeville act
experience not necessary; boiler makers;
erecting and locomotive machlnists ex-
perienced woman stenographer; hotel
porter; buffers; cooks and waiters
white MATTRESSES; experienced pantry
woman. Room GIG, Chamber Commerce
Bldg
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WANTED-To borrow from $500 TO 5000
for rom one TO three years, on per-
sonal security, worth several times the
amount. Willing to pay 10 per cent in
terest, but no large commission. Lii.
care of Age Herald. 11-22-2t
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NOTARY PUBLIC

NOTARY POBLlCSDeposlfion taken.
copying done. conveyances drawn. w.
A. Lester, 2109 Sd ave. 4-13-tf-th-sa
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FLOWERS

Fos al ocssssfEonHss. seas. b'a1bs,. plants,
poultry supplies, fertilizers, grass
seed McVay Seed Co.. 20lS LIST ave-
nue. Phone a. 1l-1S30t
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FOR SALE-New stock of general mer-
chandise and brick store building on
principal corner in Tennessee town OF
ZOO people; fine business point; all cash
sales; good schools and churches; will
sell for cash. or will accept high class
improved city property or we'll i'm
proved farm. Mnge, 2113 list avenue.
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WANTED-SALESMEN

FIRST class speciality salesman with
clean record; exceptional opportunity for
right man; an opportunity for big er
things TITO. care Age-Herald. 1l-19-5t
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WE'LL furnished rooms with best board in
town, s. week. Kenny House. 22l7 ith'
avenue. 1l-17-st
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FURNITURE repaired. upholstered and
refinished by an expert workman. South
Side Cabinet Co., sW South 10th st.
6-2S-tf
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FOR sALE-One fancy bred registered
Jersey bull three years old; none bet
ter. Price $50. Call room No. SO First
National Bank Bldg. u-22-3t
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WANTED Thoroughly reliable wom-
an to take charge of general office
and delivery work permanent en-
gagement to right party. Apply in
person only Globe Cleaning Co.. 423
North 18th street.
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.M ROOMS-WANTED
NANTffffI--B5y NO YONG men pfesss-
ant room with separate beds and
modern conYemences; private fam
lilly preferred. state particulars. Adj
'f dress P-22. care Age-Ilerald. 1l-e5- q
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MONEY loaned on sewing machines;
confidential. Phone 2OS-J, West End
lift
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WE buy, sell, rent or exchange real ca
tate e. J. Burns Co.. 406 American Trust
Bldg. Phone 1885, 10-4-tf
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For SALE

FOR sALEo7th ave lot, 50xis0, S room
residence, at a bargain; price, 5000;
close in. W. G. Tyler & Co, 2lo7 Sd ave.
11-22-3t
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MONEY for saIaried people and others
upon their own names; easy payments;
cheap rates; confidential. d. IL. Tolman.
401 Farley bldg 7-10-tf
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NANTED-St enographers; boolSk eepers
cashiers, cooks, housekeepers. chamber
maids nurses. i've show girls. az n,
10th street. 1l-23-3t
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BEAUTIFULLY furnished room with best
table board. 2214 18th ave. Phone 1924
11-17-7t
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NAN'rED--Saieslady with experience in
cloak and suit department Apply at
once 2o25 Second avenue. 1l-22- It
WANrEIp-Whi cook and Two watt
resscs for noon lunch Apply 2009 I'd
avenue between 4 and this after
noon
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COUPLE or gentlemen TO board in pri
waite home, South Highlands. Phon,
Main 54o2 11-22-5
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NICELY furnished front room, with best
table board. Steam heat. 1925 Ave-
nue. H. 11-17-6t-su-t u-thu-su-t u- we
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For RENT
WANTED-HELP

WANTED-A good cook. Apply to 2135
10th ave south.
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Observation-Disclosures

STRAYED from my home, No II Walnut
street, West End, one white COW with
short rope ON horns. Phone III. w. Col
Inns, West End 3l7-J, and receive re-
ward.
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WE negotiate loans and sell real estate;
can handle desirable farm loans. Ma
lone Mcconnell Co.. 2024 cd avenue.
7-17-If
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MANTED-Smart men who like smart
clothing come here and save $40 on a
suit, overcoat or Taincoat Marc Link,
1911 First avenue. u-14-tf
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Real Estate bought. sold, exchanged.
INGRAM REALTY COMPANY,
Empire building. Yen 1877
7.aR-t,
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board in private family. 9l6 Ella street,
Owenton, or call West End 7S-W.
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LOANS NEGOTIATED on Birmingham
real estate; secured notes bought II.
D. Smith zoe Hood Bldg 23-2tl
The Washington times., 1912-09-04
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops

inches wide, and some Of the patterns
have Irish lace edge,
Fashion points to poplin as the lead
ing fabric for fall and winter dresses.
This silk and wool material drapes beau
tifully. and has a charming luster. In
a seventh street department store there
is sale of this goods at 70 cents a
yard. The poplin sold formerly for 81 25
1t Is guaranteed all silk and wool and
comes in many colors, including wis
taria, pink, cream, tan, and black. This
is decided bargain.
A brussels rug, large enough for a
room, at S.9S is the Offering of n
Seventh street department store, near
New York avenue. There are several
patterns from which to make a choice,
including conventional designs, two
toned combinations, medallion patterns,
and floral effects. The colorinSs are
tan, green, crimson, rose color. and
blue.
The white lace veil will be as popular
this fall as it was last winter, II one is
to believe what the fashion writers
predict. A department store at F and
Eleventh streets has just placed on sale
some beautiful made wells of white net
and lace for 81 each They are of gem
erous length and width. and are fully as
pretty when worn for hat draperY as
they are when drawn over the face.
Other wells at this counter, a little less
elaborate, are marked 81, Chiffon veil
ing is 81 a yard. and this comes in
double width
The Washington times., 1912-09-04
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Jones Colford, Jr,
Give Dinner and Dance at Newport
Miss Elizabeth Alvord
Bride of j. IA. Sheen

A marriage of interest to Washington,
which took place in New York last
Wednesday, was that of Miss Elizabeth
Lansing Alvord, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Gold Alvord, formerly Of
this city, to James Morgan Sheen, of
Atlantic City.
Miss Alvord Is the granddaughter Of
the late Thomas G. Alvord of Syracuse,
N. Y, one time lieutenant governor OF
, "Old Salt" during the years In which
he was prominent In affairs OF the
state of which he served fifteen terms
in the legislature, Ave OF which he was
/ speaker of the assembly.
Miss Alvord made her debut in Hav-
| ana, Cuba, where she Is as well known
in society as in Washington and New
York
After October /, Mr.. and Mrs Sheen
will live In Atlantic city.
The Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmeteff entertained at dinner last
| night in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
| B. Mclean, who are visiting them.
Mrs. Mclean will remain at the en-
bassy for two weeks while Mr.. Mclean
| will take his horses, entered In the
present show at Newport, to Syracuse,
| Saturday. for the show there.
A dancing pavilion has been erected
| on the lawn OF the embassy for the
! garden party, which the Ambassador
and Nine. Bakhmeteff are giving to-
| morrow afternoon for Mr.. and Mrs.
Mclean. Mrs. Mclean will receive with
Nine. Bakhmeteff. II the weather Is
| inclement the party will be taken TO
Berger's.
Lieut.. Victor Foster, U. S. A.. and
Mrs Foster. the latter formerly Miss
| Lucy Garrard, daughter OF Col. Joseph
Garrard, U. s.. A., and Mrs. Garrard
will leave Washington the latter part
of September for their new post at Fort
] Riley. Kan. Lieutenant and Mrs. Fos-
, ter are now visiting Colonel and Mrs.
Garrard at Fort Myer'
| The Acting Secretary of state, Hunt
| ington Wilson, will go to Norwich,
| Conn, tomorrow to attend the reunion
of the Huntington family, of which his
will be held Friday and Saturday in the
| old Jabez house, in Huntington Lane.
| Norwich. which belongs to Thoma s
Huntington, of London.
Capt George c. Barnhardt, L. S. A..
apartment in the Dupont for the sea
| son. Captain. Barnhardt was formerly
stationed at Fort Myer.
Senator Francis @. Newlands and
| Mrs. Ne~lands, who are at their place
/ in Nevada. will not return TO Washing
| ton until late in the autumn.
Il
Mrs. George A. King and her daugh.
| ters, Miss Marion Edmonston King and
| Miss Elizabeth King. have returned &c
| their residence in Georgetown Mrs
] King and her daughters spent the early
| part of the summer at jamestown, r, L.
| and during the month OF August and
| part of September Mrs. King and Misses
| King visited in St. Paul MINI.
!
The Washington times., 1912-09-04
THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL STORY.
THE DIAMONDS"
By J. S. FLETCHER
o.
Copyright. 1912. Frank A. Munsey Co..
Synopsis of Chapters Already Published
By J. S. FLETCHER

A brass bound box OF Oriental work
manship has lain in the window Of
pawnbroker's for over year. One day
sailor, joan Lindsay, enters the store
and tries to buy II. The pawnbreker re-
fuses to let him have 1t at the price Lind
say can lay, and the sailor summons a
policeman. claiming the box to be his,
and pointing out the initials on 1t, ~.
L." as proof.
The policeman demands time before en-
forcing Lindsay's Claim. They turn to
leave the store, and encounter a Hindu,
who has recognized Lindsay from the
street. The Hindu takes the sailor to his
rooms, and tells him that the box got to
the pawnbroker's by reason of the murder
of Its possessor, who with Lindsay and
the Hindu, was part owner.
The Hindu unfolds a plan to murder the
pawnbroker. This is carried out, and they
return to Lal Dass' quarters with the
box. The Hindu presses q secret spring,
lace OF sixty-three diamonds is exposed.
overcome by greed. Lindsay kills the
Hindu. seiZes the box, and makes for
the moors, finding shelter in a lonely hut.
vict also finds shelter there, and kills
Lindsay to get his clothes, finding In
them the diamonds which Lindsay had
placed in a little bag. He continues his
flight but is surrounded by officers Of the
law. Dropping the diamonds into a deep
assure In boulder, he staggers. throws
The two warders who shot him ride up
to the body and sit down to await tho
arrival Of the officers. Each In succession
catches sight Of the diamonds and the
second demands a half share. As one
lies down upon his face TO reach into the
fssure the other crushes his head with a
large store, drops the body in the hssure.
recovers the gems and, after removing
sll evidence OF the crime, makes for
home. He packs up q few Of his be-
longtngs and leaves town. In q neghbor-
ing city he meets one F1nney an old
friend. who informs him that his crime
has been discovered and that he is being
shadowed. He offers to hide him in the
glass works where he, Finney. is a night
watchman. The warder, seeking 10 drown
the memory Of previous events, drinks
himself to death during the night. Fin
ney finds the diamonds on the warder's
psrson. but afraid OF being charged with
murder. hides the stones In his own cot
tage, and, putting the body into a sack
Prepares to threw II into the big glass
furnace.
On the edge of the furnace he is over
come with fright loses his balance, and,
with the dead body on his back. falls
with his burden into the pit.
1t is found that F1nney has let his
property to Miss Driscoll a mIlliner In
the town. She comes upon the diamonds
IN his papers. and decides to use them
in buying back the family estate In Ire
land. A conference with her lawyer Is
overheard by his disreputable son, who
Immediately plans, with the aid of an
artful criminal, to rob the milliner. Dis
guised as clergymen they follow her on a
Journey to Ireland and obtain the dia-
monds.
The Washington times., 1912-09-04
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman's Stories
WICKED GNOME.

left and turn to the east and turn to the
west, but you will never find your way
out again.
Just look at the big bird in tn.
sky!" cried Squank, pointing up in the
air.
"Where?" asked shagrac, looking and
looking. II do not see any"
Now, while Shagrac was looking into
the sky Squank swiftly tied the end OF
the spider web to small bush that
grew near the mouth OF the caves; but
Shagrac did not see him. for he was
busy looking for the big bird. Then
| Squank marched boldly into the dark
caves, and he turned to the right and
he turned to the left and he turned to
| the east and he turned to the west,
until at last he found Filter wing tied
at the farthest end. And all the time,
| as he made his way through the dark
caves, the spider web trailed along be-
hind him, unwinding from the ball in
| his pocket.
OF course, F'litter-wing was wild with
JOY when he saw Squank, but he soon
grew very sad.
There here is ,sro,S; no way to find the path out
| Squank, and II is so dark in here that
we will starve to death"
Just eat these sugar plums. so that
E5e wi" OH Rsye 1sr ebeS tG saoy s
and | will find my way out" And he
gave Flitter-wing a fat bag full OF
sugar plums.
| NOW, "nen futleT-"lnR mao eaten
all he wanted Squank jumped upon
| his back.
"But what way shall | go?" askeI
Filter wing, looking around at los'
| to know which way to turn.
DO you see that spiderweb running
| off there along the way 7 came?" said
Squank. that runs back along the
path, and If you will follow II We
will get out safely"
MY. what a smart goblin you are,
, cried Flitter-wing, and with that he
| went flying to the right and the left
end the east and west, always. fol
lowing the spiderweb. and soon as
they were out in the sunshine.
| But when Shagrac saw them come
! forth from the GsrK caves he raved
spd toIe fhs hair and sent his chill
| dren 80 bed without any supper, for
| he was very angry that Squank
| should have fooled him, and that is
| the way men do when somebody is
| smarter than they are.
| But the queen was delighted when
she saw little Squank come riding
home on Flitter-wing. And she gave
/ him all the ice cream she had saved
| for him and then let him scrspe the
bottom Of the freezer Yes, and some
| cake, too.
Tomorrow story, THE Corn Maiden" :"
The Washington times., 1912-09-04
Miss Mary R. Irwin
Going to Sweden.

Instead of being one OF the coterie Of
Washington debutantes, Miss Mary Re.
gina Irwin. daughter of Commander
William Manning Irwin, L. s. ~, re-
tired, and Mrs. Irwin. will be presented
in Stockholm this season. Miss Irwin
will spend the winter in Sweden with
her uncle and aunt the French Minis
ter and Nine. Thebaut.
Commander and Mrs Irwin, who have
spent the summer with their family at
their place at Osterville, Mass, have
taken an apartment in Beacon street,
Boston, and will not occupy their
| Washington residence this season.
Miss Annie Irwin, who was introduced
in Washington society here several sea-
sons ago, will devote herself to the
study of music this winter, and her
brother. Harrison Irwin, who was grad
uated from Princeton In June, will en-
ter the Harvard Law School this fall.
Maj Gen. W. H. Garter. L. s. A, and
Mrs Carter are spending some time at
the White Sulphur Springs before going
| to Chicago.
The Washington times., 1912-09-04
Personal Mention

Or. Wilfred NJ. Barton has returned
to his home on Connecticut avenue after
a months vacation spent in New York
and Boston.
Mrs. George G.. Martin has returned to
her apartment in the Wyoming. after a
months visit in New London Conn
Mrs. w. NJ. Geddes. OF 1913 Columbia
road. is visiting friends in New York
and at Gloucester. Mass
DR.. Ira W. Dennison has returned to
his apartment in the Wyoming, after
delightful trip through Canada and the
Great Lakes, and visit to his old home
at Mystic, Conn.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey has re-
turned to the city. after spending July
and August at Atlantic city and in the
mountains of western Pennsylvania and
New Jersey.
Mrs. A. ]. Carrico Miss Anne Carrico.
Mrs. Philip Walker, and Harry J. Lee
have returned from an extended stay
at Ashbury Park and swampscott.
Mass.
Miss Elizabeth f. Starr. Of Baltimore,
will be the guest OF Mrs. Horace Dug
dale for few days next week.
+
The marriage Of Miss Alice J. Wright
to willard s. Robinson, of Richmond,
Va, took place at noon yesterday in
the apartment of the brides uncle ana
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Bronson,
in the Eutaw. the Rev. w. w. McMas-
ters, of the First Baptist Church. officl-
ating. in the presence OF a small gather
ing of relatives and friends.
The bride. whose only attendant was
her sister. Miss Mary B. Wright. wore
a tailored suit of white serge with a
! white felt hat and carried white roses.
An informal wedding breakfast fol-
! lowed the wedding ceremony and later
| in the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson
| left Washington for Atlantic City, where
| thev will spend several weeks. They
! mond, Va.