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The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Paul Du ChaiIlu was the most gal.
liant Of bachelors and always openly
confessed that he was quite unable to
resist the wIles Of the fair sex, 10
much 30 that he had never been able
to choose between them. On enc occa.
sion when be was 1.-The lion" at fe-
ception given by some intimate friends
In New York the hostess in presentihE
him to one of her guests said:
"Let me present you to Mrs. -.
You must know her. Paul. because she
has just written book"
"A book. madam he exclaimed.
Then indeed am I most delighted to
meet her. once made a book my.
self. But what is the title Of your
book?'
The name Of 1t is What Quo Won.
an Thinks" was the smiling ~.
Spouse. Il,
"Ah. indeed, and most interesting!
What One Woman Thinks" repeated
the great explorer. And then. with .
simulated excitement, he added hasti-
iy: But where can procure copy
Of It? / must have 1t at once-imme-
diately. Ali my life have been try
Ing In vain to find out what women
think. and II before die shall sue.
coed in finding out just what one wo-
man thinks shall then indeed die con-
tent"
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The contempt that the caddy feels
for the playing Of some Of the ans
tours is sometimes beyond his power
TO suppress. At the Philadelphia
Country club they are telling . story
of swell young beginner who AZ
peared to think the only qualification
necessary for golf was lot Of stay
gerIng clothes. He started over ~
links with young lady who had sim.
liar decisions. They played awhiS
with one of the best caddie golfers ~
an attendant. y
"Do you think" asked the younk
man. turning to the caddie with 2
kindly aIr-"do you think wen be abl$
to get around the course before dusk
"If you run. SIR" said the eaddH
grimly Times. a.,
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
IT'S BoR-RN LUCKY I AM"

wor licked In fight. an later l wor
biowed 6fty feet high be a premachoor
blast When come home Dugan's
goat butted me into tn house. an the
ould woman wor layin' fer me wild =
rollin' pin"
AN In TIL name nv the saints. dc
yez call that lucky7'
Sure: Amt alive this mornin'?'-
Cleveland Leader.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

A little girl was on a visit to her
aunt and had enjoyed herself very
much until Monday morning.
On this occasion she accompanied
her relative on q rent collecting excur-
sion through poor district where her
aunt owned some property. As Is Of
ten the case. they were In many In
stances met with excuses for nonpay-
ment. and the little lady's counte-
nance, as for the ninth time she heard
the remark. I'm very sorry. but (
can't give you anything todayw took
on an expression of great disgust.
At last she could restrain herself no
longer. 81
"Auntie," said she. 81 think had
better 60 home this afternoon. an
quite sure my mamma would not Ike
to know that you had taken me round
such dirty streets beggingT'
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
Deeds That Bless the Deer.

Mere life IL vile. may have done
Deeds not unworthy and have won
Unwilling fame. though all men blame
This hearts unrest which makes me shan
The calm content that good men take
From good deeds done for the good dsed6
sake.
Deeds that in doing Of the deed a
Do bless the doer, who should need
No bliss beyond. But what to me
Is this-that over land and sea
My name should ny? Or what care I.
For the mere sake of climbing high.
To climb forever steps that wind
Up empty towersf
Owen Meredith.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

There Is no better medicine for
colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy It acts on natures plan,
relieves the lungs, opens the secre-
lions, aids expectoration, and restores
the system to healthy condition.
For sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24


Eugene Walter. the noted playwright.
had visitor one afternoon ut his
apartment in New York. The, viaitos.
q thickset young man in a shepherds
plaid suit and red tie. said:
''Mr. Walter. like your work. and
I want you to write me one act skit.
I'm the Only Mannering Of the Quag
circuit. and want a breesy. funny
skit. but 1t must have deep under.
lying feeling. the same A. Paid In
FULL you know"
What would you be willing TO pay
for satisfactory sklt Of this typef
Mr.. Walter asked.
well" said the Only Mannsrins.
III the skit suited me I wouldn't mind
paying SO for IT,"
Ten dollan!'' said Mr.. waiter. '-Oh.
dear. no! l can always borrow that"
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
For Sale-House and Lots

Good four-room house and three
lots; corner Park avenue and Fourth
streets; southern frontage. Inquire
at this ofice. II
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

New photograph gallery, Seventh
and Water streets, one block south
Of Dougan's blacksmith shop-the
Big Tent Photo work done to order.
L. A. CURE.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Few men will admit the possession
Of any superstition, but few will will
ingly occupy room ID In hotel.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The fellow on the wheel Is not dis
posed % complain, but the fellow on
the seat too often does.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The recent publication Of the memoirs
Of celebrated English university pro-
fessor. Oscar Browning. recalls 4 ia
nous epigram. said to be one OF the
n,nst admirable ever composed. II was
perpetrated by brilliant pupil. J. X.
Stephen. upon the professor. who was
somewhat inclined to corpulency:
o. B.. oh. be obedient
To nsturs'a sierra decreso.
For. though you be but o0s O. H.
YoH may b toe ehsool
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

See THE HERALD for your society
engraving. The best this side Of Chi
cago.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
Will cure your cold
BROMO.FERRIN
while you sleep.

Do you know that more real dam
ger turks in . common cold than in
any other Of the minor ailments? The
safe way is te take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, . thoroughly reliable
preparation, and rid yourself Of the
cold as quickly As possible. This
remedy is for sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

DR.. Hubbard is permanently locat-
ed In the Hngus building, room IL.
ONCE phone, No. 81; residence phone,
No. 81.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Those who rise early in the morn
ing are the more likely to rise above
their troubles.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
FRANK A. WADLEIGH, Gen. Pass. Aet.
DENVER, COLORADO
For sale---Fine Ranch

On Strawberry; known rs the Nc
Kimpson ranch. $40 acres patented
land. Good water. Good range. Part
under cultivation. A big bargain.
INQUIRE or write L. N. Boner, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

An 1rislIman who was always cheer
full and happy go lucky appeared on
the street one morning In a badly bat
tered condition. but still smiling and
clipper. He met friend, and the
following dialogue ensued:
by TIL powers. It's BORN lucky !
am"
"Phwy do y think so?"
II was bit be automobile Just as
was startin' fr TIL shop yistherda'
mornin'. 1t made me sthagger. an
cop pinched me for beln' drunk.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

DR.. R. H. Taylor. dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Send The Herald to eastern friends
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
New Photo Gallery

Dr.. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
DR.. Taylor. dentist, Meeker.
For Sale

Pure-bred Poland China bears, and
pure-bred White Leghorn ROSTERS
rs cents. P. H. Hansen, Powell Park
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
MRS. CRITTENDEN
 DIES AT HER HOME
Funeral Will Be Held at Residence This Afternoon at 2:30
 O'Clock

Mrs. Sallie Goodrich Crittenden, wife of morning at 1:30 o'clock at her home on south Twentieth street after an illness of several weeks.
 She was one of the oldest residents of Birmingham, having moved here in her early girlhood. Her father. Leven Good rich, was one of the first developers of the coal and iron industry in this section. She has long been identified as one of the leading women of the state.
 Besides her husband Mrs Crittenden is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fos- ter Hamilton and Mrs. J. Q. Smith of Br- mingham, and Mrs. Homer Starks or Etowah, Tenn, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Goodrich Graves and Miss Emily Good rich, and one brother, Carter Goodrich, of Birmingham
 Funeral services will be held this aft ernoon at the residence at 2:30 o'clock, Dr. J. T. Plunket. pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church. officiat- ing. He will be assisted by Rev Allen Moore of the First Christian church. The pail bearers are as follows:
 Active: W. K. Terry, John D. Elliott. stephen Smith, pr. R. Y. Jones and Tur- ner R. Wealkley Honorary: Col Tom o. Smith, Judge s. E. Greene, Judge J. P. Stiles, Judge A. o. Lane, Robert Jemson Sr., J. A. Van Hoose, w. N. Malone Al F. Huffstuter. Morris Marx, T. c. Thompson, John G. Bradley, Hugh Mor- row and George B. Ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
HUGGINS MEETS
 WITH SUCCESS
Auxiliary Towns Secretary Says Men and Religion Movement Is
 Spreading Fast

J. A. Hugglns, the recently appointed auxiliary towns secretary of tile Men and Religion Forward movement returned yesterday after having completed his first tour in the interest of the movement. He is enthusiastic over his reception in the northern part of the state. and declares that everywhere the people are eager to hear the message.
 T have visited New Decatur. Florence, Huntsville, Gadsden, Talladega and Tus- ealoosa, and in every place the movement has been readily accepted and the towns have grasped their responsibility of spreading the message to the towns sur rounding them with wonderful zeal
 Complete organizations were formed. with q chairman, vice chairman, secre- tary and treasurer in every one of these centers. The newspapers are giving the movement enthusiastic support. those in Gadsden, Tuscaloosa and Talladega run ming well displayed stories of our meet lngs.
 T find that the movement appeals read fly to the pastors and laymen. They have heard much of the movement through the daily press and they are thoroughly in- terested. The field is indeed ripe for the harvest. have been particularly sur prised in noticing how many men come to me and say they have been thinking Of just such a plan as this movement and have been praying for 1t to come for years. It is this that makes me know that God is in the whole business and Is touch ing the lives of men for one great awakening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Save Your Pennies to Mail
 Post Cords on January 25|
NEW DORM|TORY AT
 FLORENCE NORMAL
Plans Approved in Mont gomery Yesterday by the
 Building Committee

Montgomery. Jahuary 1o.-(Special)- At a session of the building committee of the State Normal school board held in Montgomery this afternoon, plans of Architect Frank Lockwood of Montgom- cry. were approved for the construction of a new dormitory for girls at the Florence Normal school. It was decided that the building should cost between s4Dooo and S500Oo and that work on the structure should begin by March 1, to be finished by the fall term of the school
 At the request of the governor, James B. Weakley, of Birmingham, chairman of the finance committee of the board met with the committee and advised them in egard to investigations made by him relative to funds. He stated that the citizens of Florence had volunteered contribution of sl5.000 and that the banks of Florence had expressed a willingness to loan tho remaining amount should the state find itself embarrassed at that time.
 The building committee is composed of the governor, w. W. Lavendar of Bibb county, and Dr. Erwin Craighead, of Mobile. pr. J. K. Powers. president Of the Florence school, was also in attend ance upon the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
SENATOR LOR|MER
 CAUSES LAUGHTER
Days Inquiry Deals With Dark Windings of Party
 Government

Washington January 10,-Senator Lori mer's second day as a witness before the Senate investigators of his election was a comedy of daughters and politics. The days inquiry delved into the dark wind ngs of party government and touched lighter phases that swept the audience with laughter
 Mir Lorimers relations with Edward Hines, the lumberman. who has been said 10 be the man who made possible the formers election to the United States Senate. were talked over at length, and Senator Lorimer said he had never asked MT. Hines to work for him, and, in fact. did not think Hines knew enough about politics to be trusted in such a capacity.
 The now famous message which Hines is said to have carried from Washington to Governor Deneen, to the effect that President Taft. Senator Penrose and for mer Senator Aldrich were anxious to see Lorimer elected, was discussed again and Senator Lorimer said the first he knew of such message was when Hines de- livered 1t.
 "Is Hines the sort of man whos would  litical mission?" asked Senator Jones.
 Certainly not by me- returned MT. Lorimer.
 Did MT. Hines ever contribute any thing to your campaign funds?'
 Not that know of"
 MT. Lorlmer said that, so far as he knew, Hines activity In his behalf be- gan after Hines had talked with Penrose and Aldrich in Washington.
 Did you suppose the President fla vored you?" asked Senator Jones.
 q only knew that such an impress sion had been carried to Springfield. never received anything direct from the White House. The President had no interest in me- personally, and 1 only knew Penrose and Aldrich casually. '
 When MT. Hanecy, Lorimer's counsel, read extracts from Chicago newspapers in which Senator Lorimer was referred nocent face" and as being a high brow" the senator joined inethe general laughter.
 MT. Hanecy read a newspaper head line, "Senator Jones. in a Purple Robe, State Senator Jones of Illinois, but Sem StateSenator Jones of Illinois, but Sen ator Wesley L. Jones of Washington, Who IS member or tne inNestlBdtlhS committee, lead the laughter which fol- lowed. Then MT Hanecy read another that brought a double laugh.
 Jones Construes the Primary Two Ways-Backwar and Sideways" All the senators on the committee seemed to get a particularly good smile out of that.
 Senator Lorimer's testimony today was shortened because MT. Hanecy wanted to read in the record several political stories from the Chicago pa- pers.
 The reading had not finished when the committee took a recess until to- morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
WETUMPKA PLAYS
 HIGH TONIGHT

At the I. NJ. C. A. gymnasium at SEQ o'clock tonight the High school basket ball team will play the strong wetumpka five. The teams are very nearly of the same strength Last year the fIigi1 school team defeated Wetumpka, but this year the conditions will be different.
 The Highs are weaker this year than last year while the Wetumpka five has improved with age, and reports have it that they have quite a nifty agsregation
 This is the first game of the season in which this years five will be seen m action. While the strength of the NetumplIa five is not to be doubted. the dcne fav5rs the Highs to bring home the bacon
 The lineup for the Highs will be: Hood, forward and captain; Tribble, forward: Strange, center: Jones, guard; I.athem, Hanby and Smith, subs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
OPEN FOR BIDS

That others than the eccentric J. Da wis of oregon are hoping that as a result of Leap Year honors will be thrust upon them. was evidenced yesterday when The Age-Herald received the following self explanatory communication, the writers being well known employees of the steel plant at E,nsley:
 "Ensley, Ala. January 8, 1912 eve, the undersigned, hereby agree to accept and marry the first girl that pro- poses during this leap year, 1912, within one month of proposal.
 FRANK l.. REED,
 ANDREW w. BRADLEY. .tP. o. Box 35i, Ensley, Ala" "P. S.-This agreement is signed on tho condition that the girl must promise te provide for husband during year of 1912 Will take aschance on proposals througi mail if accompanied by photograph.
 ''F. l.. k.
 "A. W. B." 'Editor-We will thank you very much If you will publish this in your paper.
 IF. l.. REED.
 "A w. BRADLEY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Get Ready for Baltimore

To the Editor of The AgeHerald.
 I don't believe there will be a time more opportune than right now to com mence making preparation for our show ing fin Baltimore on behalf of tour own oscar. There should be at least 101 rep resentative men from Birmingham and with the strong delegation from Alabama added to the Birmingham crowd we should be able to make first rate show ing.
 It is certain that we are not going to let any other crowd or candidate put up a better stand than we are. We have never had this opportunity placed in our grasp before and certainly our first ef- forts should be the best and no one should hesitate to cooperate in this great and successful effort that we will make on behalf of the distinguished rep resentative from our midst and Alabama S foremost son.
 We all know that Oscar w. Under wood is becoming the one recognized leader of his party and that he is the one and only man that could defeat the republicans strongest card, that per son being T. Roosevelt, Arrangements should be made for as many extra trains as will be necessary to carry our dele gation, a committee should be appointed to ascertain and get pledges from all who will go so that accommodations may be arranged for. Most likely 8 very low rate can be secured and with Baltimore as the objective point it should not be a hard matter to work up large and enthusiastic crowd to go to the con vention that will assure us success of the nomination and that will mean Oscar w. Underwood will be the next Presir dent of the United States. Let's all get busy and work up the crowd.
 ROGER W. SNYDER.
 Birmingham. January 10. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Ne7vs of EnSley

Chief Deputy Sheriff D. F. sugg and R. T. Mcleod prominent real estate man, engaged in a personal difficulty on Avenue E and Nineteenth street yester- day morning about nine o'clock. Friends of the men state that the affair grew out of alleged remarks that MT. Sugg is said to have made concerning Constable Lee White, who recently stood trial upin some alleged Irregularities in his office Captain Mike Donlin, Officer Grenshaw and MT, White were talking together when MT. Sugg walked up and said something to MT. Mcleod. The lie was passed and the men began striking one another. They were separated and placed under bond and will be given hearing this morning be- fore Recorder Lowry.
 At 1:20 o'clock yesterday morning the Ensley fire department answered call to Annieburg. but upon arriving they found that there were no water connections and they were forced to join in with the citi- zens who happened to be there and fight the flames with buckets of water scooped up from ditches and taken from wells and pumps Four dwellings were destroyed, two of which belonged to Mrs. Loust, one to Ben Jones and the other one to Sam Bice The loss was about 5000, including the household effects in the four houses.
 Miss Matte Snow, who suffered a stroke of paralysis in Birmingham Tuesday, was conveyed to the home of her brother, w. T. Snow, at Hill Top, yesterday, where she is resting well. Miss Snow was taken i'll while waiting for a car. She is about 60 years old.
 The large boiler for the Ensley High school heating apparatus was hauled to the building yesterday and will be put in place at an early date. The heating sys- tenn of the High school will be completed in few days. Temporary methods have been in use for the past two sessions of the school. The boiler was carted through hitched an automobile truck besides the 22, ,500 pounds.
 J. W. Cunningham. special agent for the St Paul Fire and Marine insurance company. was in the city yesterday on business.
 Mir and Mrs. Ward Mostello are spend ing a few days with relatives in Shelby county.
 special meeting. of the W. c. T. U. will be held at the library Thursday aft ernoon at which time all of the members are requested to be present.
 Roy Young of St Louis was in the city yesterday the guest of his brother Alfred Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
No Mistrial Yet

defense to have mistrial declared in the case of George Graham Rice, IT, B. scheftes and others on trial for alleged misuse of the mails to defraud investors are still in progress 1t developed today. mistrial was threatened recently when all alleged attempt was made to brlbe a juror. but the court rejected the plea of the defense to have the case stopped.
 Arguments before United States Judge
 Ray. who Is trying the case, to end the trial on this ground. were made today after the adjournment of the trial. A decision may be handed down tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
WAS !. DAVIS SCARED OUT?

additional fact of his physical eXhaus- ton, might bear silent though circum- stantlal evidence tending to furnish a reason.
 The clerk at the Metropolitan, in which hotel DaVls was stopping. stated yester- day afternoon MT. Davis called at the desk an hour ago, paid his bill and de- parted. He made no explanation of his sudden determination to leave the city. nor did he refer to the direction in which he had planned to go."
 When asked if Mir. Davis attained sue- cess in his effort to find a wife to share his home and profit of his toll, as we'l as the loneliness of an oregon ranch, 1 0 clerk solemnly shook his head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
DENNIS TEPOLDOS,
 GREEK, IS ARRESTED
Charged With Violation of Revenue Laws in Seventeen Differ
 ent Cases

Dennis Tepoldos, Greek, aged 25 years, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sher- ifs Hartsfield and McDuff, charged with violating the state revenue law in 17 diff ferent cases. The warrants were sworn out before and made returnable to Judge II. B. Abernethy. Bond in each case was fixed at $500, making the total amount of bonds $j100. In addition to these charges, he was surrendered to the crim- lnal court by his bondsmen in a case pending against him for Sunday gaming His bond In this case is $l00. He was committed in the latter case by Deputy Sheriff Beverly Chew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
BAY ANNETTE NEWS

Bay Minette. January 10.-(Speciall- Articles of incorporation of the Home Turpentine company of Bon Secour in tho lower end of the county, were filed with the judge of probate yesterday af- ternoon
 On account of the steadily increasing business at the postoffice at Lillian, in the lower end of the county. w. T. Kee, postmaster. has purchased from Mrs. Florence l. Dinqidde local postmaster, the general delivery and money order sections of the old postoffice fixtures of this place. MT Kee has moved them to his place where he has recently erected building for use as a postoffice and will shortly have everything arranged for the convenience of his patrons.
 The public school at Dyas. through the generosity of the land company in that territory. has been refitted with a com plete set Of desks and seats for the scholars and desk and chair for the teacher
 ->--->~--~-~---~----~~-- ~~------~~--- arranged for this post card day and it is expected to make a home run that vii, land the pennant of civic advertising for Birmnghma.
 We sincerely hope that every voter and non-voter will secure one of the nos tais on January 25. It is especiallv ureed that a man will not only mail one himself but see to it that his friends in this citv do likewise
 Only One Cent
 On that day the chance will be omen to the man with the one cent stamp to do something for Birmingham that no one else but he can do. as he knows best jus, where to address that card so that if will reach the proper individual he has in mind.
 Maybe it is some one who has been con- templating visiting Birmingham for some months, and card will convince him that if he doesn't come soon there won't be any room for him to get in on the ground floor. Maybe it is man at the head of a large business concern who has intended to establish branch office or house here and a card will make him de- termine to do it now. There are many other instances of advantageous adyer- Using that these cards will do
 "The cards are to be put in practically all the cigar stands and busy mercantile corners of the city and still other plans will be worked out for their thorough distribution. The Birmingham people may rest assured that it will be made an easy matter for them to procure the pos tals and that their hearty cooperation for this day will be appreciated by the Chamber of Commerce.