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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

addition. Hence there Is a deadlock on the measure and If 1t should reach the President he Is likely to veto It, The chemical schedule bill passed the House but was defeated in the Senate. The wool schedule bill Is pending in the Senate as are the sugar schedule plll and the excise or income tax bill which Is calculated to raise revenue to take the place of that which would be lost by the passage of the free sugar measure. All three of these bills are before the Senate with an unfavorable report, and the prospect for their favorable consid- eration by that body are not bright. There is some slight hope expressed that compromise sugar bill may be passed, but of this there Is nothing cer- tain.
 The democrats who have broken their alliance with the insurgent republicans and will stand by the democratic House bills, are intent upon forcinS tn" Senate to act one way or the other on tLese pro positions. Thus while they arS likely to pass they will demand the absorption of some time Between now and adjourn ment, if it comes the fore part of August, however, the Senate will devote the major portion of It's time to the Panama bill and to the appropriation measures. There Is still some talk of antitrust legislation, but the outlook for the pas sage of any such measure. with the ap- proach of dog days is not good. By cleaning up what is now before the
 Senate 1t Is possible to see the end of the session about the second week In August Should any unforeseen difficulties arase. however the session may be prolonged beyond that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Changes Keep a Man Young
From the New York Commercial.
 n,l o...-l. 4. bnd,r aftaina ifa

From the New York Commercial.
 Though a mans body attains its full growth before his twenty-fourth year, and probably earlier than that. the growth of his mind depends on himself. He can continue adding to the sum of his knowledge and his power to reason until extreme old age if he preserves his mental alertness.
 As long as he retains fair measure of that curiosity about things which often make him a nuisance when a boy and is interested in new people, new sights. new books and the thousand and one things that are happening today, his mind continues to grow. But when | man finds that change bores him and limits himself to one narrow round day after day, he Is really growing old men, tally as well as physically.
 This premature ageing of the brain is often self induced. There is class of men who make a fad of being uninter- ested in passing events. They will read only one paper. they will sit only in one chair, they will eat only at one table, they will vote only for one party the name of which is the same as that of their forefathers, no matter how much its principles may have changed.
 Though posing at first, they become "set in their ways" and then they are really old even though their years scarcely number two score. If misfor- tune or unavoidable change in his mode of life overtakes such man he Is, like a homeless cat. miserable for the rest of his day. Those who stay young mental ly and spiritually keep in touch with new people and especially with the yosng. cultivate the habit of looking with clear eyes on passing events. For them in their daily lives there are no laws of the Medes and Persians. They may wear themselves out. but they do not rust away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Famous Libraries

From the Louisville Courier-Journa1.
 The writer was among the earliest to accept the offer of the Courier Jour nal, and supply himself with copy of the New Webster dictionary. which is, in fact. two volumes in one. What would constitute the second volume is a treasury of facts, or a reference library. It contains copious sketch of famous libraries.
 The oldest library on record was founded by Osymandyas. King of Egypt, who reigned at the same time as David. King of the Jews, in Jerusa- lem. When Joshua led the Twelva Tribes into Palestine. they captured the city of KirjathS Sepher, which means literally ''the city of books" The Bible states that public library was found- ed fin Jerusalem by Nehemiah. The first person on record to own private library was Aristotle. The most mag nifcent collection of books in ancient times was at Alexandria. in ERypt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

technique or artistic execution of H. brary work. Their innovation in the use of the printed catalogue cards has given them an international reputation.
 The oldest library in the United States Is that of Harvard university, which dates from 1888. Benjamin Franklin in 1731 founded the first sub scription library. the forerunner of the public library in this country. There are 95 libraries in Europe and 20 in the United States that have over 200,- 900 books each. The National. at Rio de Janelro, in Brazil. contains 300000 volumes, and the University of Tokio, in Japan, is credited with 10000 books and manuscripts. American libraries owe vast deal to the Laird of Skibo," MT. Andrew Carnegie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

It contained 7o0,000 volumes. The most celebrated library today. and the lar gest in the world, is the National, at Paris. It was established in the middle of the fourteenth century with 10 books. It now has the enormous num- Der of 2.600. 900. The next in the world for size is the library in the British Museum, at London. with 100000 vol umes. England was century behind the European nations in building great libraries. Not till 1897, in the reign of James I. did she own one of the first order. This was the Bodleian
 The British Museum collection was not founded till 1753, but though of recent date, 1t Is one of the most complete in existence, having 56,000 manuscripts, besides the 2,000,0O0 printed books.
 The third library in the world for size is the Congressional, at Washing ton City credited with 1;S00,000 vol umes. The activity of Its managers is phenomenal. They appear to Iy~z the world in new devices and the gerelI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

two cigar boxes to keep his record of bus mess. Small holes were cut Into the tops of the boxes, and into one the postmaster dropped a pea for every penny stamp he sold, or two for two-cent stamp Into the other box he dropped a pea for every stamp he cancelled.
 After the system had been In operation for a month he opened the boxes and was mortified to discover that mice had eaten the center of the peas, and he at once sent for an inspector to count the residue ana estimate the cancellations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Mice Ate Postoffice Records

From the Seattle Times.
 Postmasters in the small villages are paid according to the number of stamps they cancel: In many instances they are not proficient as bookkeepers and impro- wise a method.
 The postmaster at Selma, small log ging town, sent here for an inspector to check up his office
 Arriving at Selma, Inspector Wayland found that the postmaster had been using
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

one. The publishing companies used 1t. but on technical grounds refused to pay her a royalty Made indignant by thiJ injustice and being unable to get zat- isfaction In the court. she hit upon remarkably plucky plan. She went to a law school and settled down to a regular course in law
 She was graduated. admitted to the bar, mastered every detail of her own case and then went after the book com panies again, pleading her own case. and she won. She Is the author of other books that are being used in many parts of the United States. Her headquarters are now in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

Telephone subscribers in the Birmingham District may feel assured that making every effort to com pete the large amount of work progress on our plant and to improve service conditions rapidly sible.
 During the past several months we have been fonted with many serious problems and service has been rendered under difficulties, result of which our service is not up to the standard require.
 The damage to our Main Exchange building and switchboard by fire and water necessitated great deal of work. the building, well the inspection and pairing of practically every piece of mechanism in the swchboards and the terminal frames Scores of work have been busiy engaged in repairing the building and swtchboards, and while this work has been pedted in every possible it is of character which requires time do it properly This has nterered with the service night and day.
 The presence of so many workmen in and about the operating room has caused less noise confusion and inconvenience and has seriously handicapped the operators in their duties In addition to s large force of men have been busiy engaged in installing additional facilities both in the main office and in the smaller central offices in the Birmingham District and stngng cables in all parts of the city to provide facilities for business well improve the service Our patrons will of course realize that when much work of this character is under way there is of necessity less interference with the service of existing subscribers which, however much we may endeavor to reduce to minimum, canot entirely be eliminated.
 Unfortunately during this period of trying ditions series of severe rain ard lightning storms has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Author Pleaded Own Case

From the Topeka Capital.
 Miss Lizzie Wooster. Mitchell coun- ty girl, had pluck and it made her rich. Seeing the defects of the old fashioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
What He Could Eliminate

From the Philadelphia Record.
 Tatterdon Torn: Life aint all beer an skittles."
 Thirsty Theodore: "well, could cut out de skittles widout any bangs of regret
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
WOmen's OxfOrds, Slippers $1 .19 and Pumps, worth to s for \

Monday Shoppers, here's your chance-the most approved styles in Women's Oxfords, Strap Slip pers and Pumps in the wanted vici tans, Russia calf, white buck and black castor in many styles and widths, but as there are only 300 pairs, SO you'll need come Monday. Forst advertises facts, and people are quick to recognize them as facts. Besides the never exaggerate" policy of this store carries weight when you read it in Forst ad it's so."
 LOUIS FORST
 22ON. 10th St., Near Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Telephone Service in Birmingham

caused always the case, unusual number of trou bes telephone lines and stations throughout the dis trict
 In the midst of this we have experienced an unpre cedented increase in the number of telephone satons having added approximately 2000 stations to our Birmingham plant during the past three months This has occasioned the need of operators, and count of the vacation period and illness 1t has be essay to number of operators who are yet fully experienced.
 We stating this situation frankly not as an excuse but that the eephoneusng public may understand the unforeseen and difficult problems with which we have been contendng Time has been required to remedy these difficulties and have not spared expense The best ex perts in this Companys employ have been giving con stant attention to this situation to minimize in ev cry way possible annoyance to subscribers by of difficulties under which have been operating during this period.
 Much of the work referred to is rapidly nearing com peton and with its completion there will be experienced
 marked improvement in the service. We earnestly ask the cooperation of the public in efforts adjust all of these troubles and to get plant condition to meet the requirements of Greater Birmingham to which end striving with all of the intelligence and energy of organization.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-29
Lee Market
Meadow and Broad Sis.

There nre 1.4e1 days before the next
leap year. and we can serve you to
advantage each one OF them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-29
A Trial Is All We Ask.

Best Goldfish (no Hake). .7Ao H.
Nice Fat Mackerel. .....s for 25c
Large Fat Roe Herring. =. /. CSC dozen
susquehanna Cut Herring. loo dozen
Best Country Eggs. age dozen
Il moan "eggs.r)
Lentels ...7c ID.
Pure Leaf Lard. commemorative ID
Sun Dried Apples. .9hc ID.
Roasted Coffee. gee ID
tThis Coffee Is roasted dailyJ
6 Glasses Jelly 27c
Large Olives ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S5c qt
26c L. p. Sauce. .22c
Cans Best csc Salmon. $50
Cans 1sc Shrimp. for FAC
Cans 35c Asparagus, for. s1.26
Cans CSC I.ibby's Sausage Meat. for coo
Cans Best Cream Corn. csc
Best Navy Beans. lilo quart
Best Black EYE Peas. .......11c quart
German-made Saur Kraut. .7I5c quart
(This Kraut is made by "kraut many
Octagon Soap. for ..25c
Post Toasties. for. 25c
4-Strlng Brooms.. Observation-Disclosures 800
Uneeda Biscuit. 8 for. .loc
Is to a customer)
Best Hams. sc ID.
Best Bacon (.'gy the strip .15c lb.
Dunlop Flour. ...............s3 sac sack
We cater for trade anywhere, In or
out OF the city.
Phones Monroe eSs1-2S62.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-29
When
Proposals
Are Accepted
Invitations
Are Expected

There is an inexpressible attrac-
ton, a distinct elegance, about the
invitation We make. Our engrav-
( ing department is all art shop Of
unusual merit
We propose to give you the best
service, and we invite you to take
advantage of it.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Hats

Hats
The styles in headgear are
chic, novel and attractive.
The weavers are in the lead,
shapes larger and inclined to
be fat. We have the untrim-
med in colors white, blue,
black and brown. Price 81
We have a fine assortment of velvet
and felt untrimmed shapes in staple
and combination effects Price 1925
The feathers and trimmings are
more beautiful than ever, large, snowy
and fluffy, fancy feathers, colors, king
blue, leather white, navy amber,
cerice black and fuchsia Prices, soc
75c to $3.50.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18

We INVITE YOU TO OUR FALL
OPENING or NEW MERGHANDlSE.
EACH SEASON We CLEAR OUT or
OUR STORE ALL or THAT SEAS
ON'S GOODS. so YOU WILL SEE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND AUTHEN-
TIC STYLES. CONE lN AND, At
LEAST, POST YOURSELF OK
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18

WHAT THE NEW FASHIONS AND
NEW FABRICS ARE. WHETHER
YOU BUY OR NOT We SHALL BE
PLEASED TO SEE YOU. OUR HIGH
GRADE MERCHANDISE, AND OUR
MODERATE PRICES WILLIE BRING
YOU TO US WHEN YOU DO GET
READY TO BUY.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18

Coats
Womens and childrens coats in all
the new materials in materials In
fancy veaves, Cbinchillas, caracules,
and the ever staple chevoits styles
suitable for every taste-plain tailored
or deliberately trimmed. A medium
grey, all wool chinchilla with belt,
deep round sailor collar, wide cuffs.
Novelty feature. Price $40
Silky caraculs, single breasted side
vents. extra deep shawl collar, wide
cuffs, silk frogs, self buttons, old gold
quilted satin lining. Price $14
, 1912-08-24

Christiansted

CnflSll1QSt6 Ell.
August 22nd-per 5. S. Guiana for Domi-
nicu-Rev. Father 1uvernier
August 22nd-per schnr. Vigilant for st.
Tnomas-Iugeborg Voigt, H, Baume, F.
Heniy, c. G.. Hawkins, Il. Kern, Rachael
Gask,u, Annie Miller and 6 children, Carmi,e
Leslie, Fru. Bavkins. Frk. Lawrence.
, 1912-08-24

the opening OF the Canal.
Kontorchef Weiss has been appointed
Departmentschef in The place Of MIR. A. +.
Asmussen, wEo has retired. Mr.. Weiss re-
tains his position rs a director Of The ROYAL
Theatre.
The IS. "St. Thomas left London vester-
day.
London Any 23rd-Tha ninth ta.t nat,h
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81 ~ ~. owl ,a.tarIoy rnolon1 IL th.,,
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have been received IN ,he Salvation Amy
roi,tain,no t,ihn1ps fr5,h,r ,rrs of he word.
most uo,4ble nprs,n, Of Al denominations
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His last momenss were quiet aud painless
after prolonged Inconsistencies, and pructi-
cally his last words were God, promises are
sure if only you will believe. The inter-
ment is Undecided, bat probably will he b.
side his W fp, who WAS buried at AbueN Park
twenty one years ago. He will lie III state nj
the Cong ess Hall, Captou, and afterwards
Il great memorial meeting will be held, tol-
lowed by n procession from London to Alb
ney Park, rtpeatlug the programme observed
at his wife's funeral.
Doubtless, Mr.. Brnnwetl Booth Will succeed
his father, who had power under the Army'S
constitution to appoint his succ -ssor, afti
nominated him years ago in an unopened
envelope.
The Earl Of Sefton's shooting party n
Lancashire Yesterday secured 7O2 brace, IN
Gliding l42 10y the k"ag. u local record.
Their NJ; i~esties Will visit the Duke ADD
Duchess OF R,xburgh at Floors Castle.
Mr.. Prtchurd, the manager Of a ring
which IS anou+ the most popular pu-i5i-tic
arenas, has been reminded without bail on 4
charge of receiving the lreesing<case OF the
Kaisel's sister Princess frederick Chartes Of
Hesse, recen ~ stolen at II railway station in
London. The testimony reveals that after
Learning he was unable to prevent the iden-
titi"atIon Of the ctse, Prilchud destroyed
it and burned the contents, including au
autographed Bible, a Z fl from the Priuce>s's
father, the late Emperor Frederick. The raj
way officials minim q, the ylIue of the con
tents Of The case for Obvious reasons, bu'i il
is believed il contained Jewels of consider
able intrinsic value, and obie is of inestim-
able pliee sentlmemtnily.
4 strike has been declared nj DE G}ul-
stone docks, Liverpool, upon the refusal Of
the Dock Board TO raise The wages of fire
, 1912-08-24

the Central Factory, left Yesterday morning
for Frederlksted, where she will continue to
load sugar, after which she will leuve for
Dominica, returning to Frederiksted on or
abcnt Friday the 80 h. inst. for mails and
passengers, and will leave for New York via
ST. Thomas.
, 1912-08-24

The SIS. "Guiana' from New York was
due at Frederiksted at 6 o'clock thus morn
ing, sailing this Afternoon Tor Wludward.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-08
HAIR HEALTH.
Take Advantage of This Generous
Offer.


Offer.
Your money back upon request at
our store If Rexall "93' Hair Tonic
doesn't do as we claim. That's our
guarantee. You obligate yourself to
nothing whatever. Could you ask or
Could we give you stronger proof or
our confidence in the hair restoring
qualities Of this preparation?
We could not afford to SO strong
ly endorse Rexall "93" Hair Tonic
and continue to see 1t as we do, II
1t did not do all we claim it will.
Should our enthusiasm have carried
us away. and Rexall 1913" Hair Ton
ic not give entire satisfaction to the
users, they would lose faith in US
and our statements, and in conse-
ouence our business prestige would
suffer.
We assure you that If your hair
is beginning to unnaturally fall out
or If you have any scalp trouble
RexalI 1913" Hair Tonic will prompt
ly eradicate dandruff, stimulate
hair growth, and prevent premature
badness, or the above guarantee
becomes operative. Two sizes, SOC
and s1.00. Sold only at our store
The Rexall Store The Curtin TWO
Drug Stores. Curtin Drug Co., north
side square; Curtin pharmacy, west
side square.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-08
A Cold, LaGrippe, Then Pneumonia

Is often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that hang on weaken the
system and lower the vital resis-
tence. Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound Is a reliable medicine that
stops the cough promptly by heal
ing the cause, soothes the inflams 4
air passages, and checks the cold
Keep always on hand. Refuse sub
stitutes. For sale by Curlin's Two
Drug Stores. Curtin Drug Co.. north
side square; Curtin Pharmacy, west
side square. o&W
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-08
Backache Almost Unbearable

Is an almost certain result OF
kidney trouble. D. Toomey. 803 e.
Olive st.: Bloomington. ILL.,, says
I suffered with backache and pains
In my kidneys which were almost
unbearable. | gave Foley Kidney
Pills a good trial, and they done
wonders for me. Today I can do
a hard days work and not feel the
effects" Curlin's Two Drug Stores.
Curtin Drug Co., north side square,
Curlin's Pharmacy, west side the
SQUARE d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-08

R. G.. Collins, postmaster, Barne-
gat, N. j., was troubled with a Sc
we're lagrippe cough. He says: 81
would be completely exhausted af-
ter each fit of violent coughing. l
bought a bottle OF Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound and before |
had taken it all the coughing spells
had entirely ceased. 1t can't be
beat" For sale by Curlin's TWO
Drug Stores Curtin Drug Co., north
side square; Curtin Pharmacy, west
side square. d&W
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-08
WEALTHY BANKER AND
GOOD CITIZEN DEAD
PARALYSIS RESULTS In THE
DEATH OF CAPTAIN M. II.
PATRICK.
was Native of Tennessee and
Came to Ellis County During
the Civil War-PubIic
Spirited Citizen.

announcer pioneer of Ellis county
and one of Waxahachie's most pub-
lie spirited citizens has been called
TO his reward. Capt. NJ. T. Patrick
died at his home on Patrick street
friday morning about O'Clock.
Death was due to paralysis with
which he had been afflicted for a
long time, suffering the final stroke
only two or three days ago.
Capt. Patrick was 72 years old
and had been citizen of Ellis
county since the civil war. He was
born in Franklin county, Tennessee,
and at the beginning of the Civil
war he enlisted in the Confederate
service. While the war was In prog
ress he was sent to Texas on an i'm
portant mission by the Confederate
government. 1t was on this trip that
he decided to locate in Texas. At
the close of the war he came to Ell
lis county and settled in Waxaha-
chic. For number of years he was
engaged in the freighting business,
operating wagons and teams be-
tween Waxabachie end ca1ves+o,,
As the Houston ana Tevos rontroI
road was built northward he contin-
ued his freighting service until the
iihe reached bryan. AFTER giving up
this occupation Capt. Patrick engag-
ed in the grocery business and sold
goods for "a number of years. Then
he entered the banking business
organizing a private hank with tho
late DR. Common and Neil MoMilIan
az associates The hanL was organ
Ized IN 1881 ands;r 1890 ~ in.ti
tut;on was nationa1ized Tba irstitr
In then hecama tba Firot Natiora1
Rank and Can't patr;eL saryos 90
president untiI tho hank wo. n,arg
ed with the c;tizens Nat,ona, RanL
a few wears ago since then he has
been connected with the merged In
stitution as 4 vice president.
ForesesinE the treat possibilities
hs~.s, irvsst,n. ~ .,,~r,,. - 80.
Il land and ~ ~. ttme ~ IA aas4t
he owned ! number of vaInabl,
black land farms IN the vicinity O
waxahachie