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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
NEW COMPANY
 TAKES BUSINESS
Advanced Methods for Conduct of Local Store-Is Now the
 Menter Co.

Of almost nation wide interest is tho announcement that the great business of the Menter & Rosenbloom Co. has been taken over by huge new corporation known as The Menter Go.
 This announcement is of peculiar inter est to the people o. Biermingham, be- cause of the fact that one of the stores city.
 The Menter Co has been formed to do big things in the retail clothing business, the managers of the company say.
 Unlimited credit to everybody is not advertised by the new firm, but they are willing and glad to allow reasonable credit to any honest man or woman. And what more than reasonable credit can anyone ask?
 New methods and liberal policies will distinguish the new firm, and 1t Is re- quested that they be not confused with the old time credit stores" In fact, The Menter Go. does not speak of it as ex- tending credit, but of opening charge ac- counts with privilege of divided pay ments.
 Besides the Menter & Rosenbloom Co. stores. the new firm has taken over the business of number of other stores, including the Empire Clothing compa nies of Pittsburg and Kansas City, the Coast Quitting Co. of Los Angeles, and the Grand Clothing Co. and the Genesee Clothing Co. of Rochester, N. Y.
 Altogether. there are nearly 100 stores owned and controlled by The Menter Co. One staff of buyers is maintained, ex- perts who know their work thoroughly. who make constant study of, styles, materials and clothing workmanship.
 Of course, the new company starts out with a complete new stock of fall and writer styles for men. women and chill dren. These are now on exhibition at the local store. and 1t is we'll worth your while to stop in and inspect them the next time you are down town shopping Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
REGISTERED HOGS AT
 BIRMINGHAM FAIR
Swine Shipped From Fort Deposit for Exhibit-Colored Meth0dists
 Convene

Fort Deposit, October 3.-(SpeciaI. )-One of the finest cars of registered hogs over seen in Fort Deposit was shipped yester- day afternoon by fast freight to Birming- ham, where they will be placed on exhi1 bition at the State fair. This car of hogs. consisting of 50 head, are owned by n. E. Mccain, and was raised on his Lowndes county farm.
 As usual, Fort Deposit will be well rep resented in the poultry department at thA Alabama state fairs. Many fine birds ara being placed in prime condition, and daily shipments are being made by express.
 About 300 negro delegates arrived here today for the purpose of attending the} negro Methodist convention of District No. l, which will be held here today and tomorrow.
 Sunday school convention composed of the Fort Deposit. Calhoun. Letohatchee and Steep Creek Sunday schools will be held next Sunday at Steep Creek. An in- teresting programme has been arranged.
 +. M. Coker, the newly elected mayor of Fort Deposit and Alderman A. F. Brooks, w. w. Norman, J. G. Barganier. c. NJ Davis and J. D. Lamar will qualify and take possession of the towns affairs next Monday, October '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

state democratic executive committee. has arrived.
 Congressman G. W. Taylor of the Mo- bile district is here to mingle with other democrats and lend aid to the cause. W. P. Cobb of Tallsdega, one of the in- numerable candidates for secretary of state, was campaigning last night in Bir- mingham.
 S l.. Tyson of Montgomery, a member of the state executive committee, was one of the arrivals from the capital city yesterday.
 Judge Joseph H. Nathan of Sheffield one of the best known democrats in Ala bama. has come down to oversee the work of the democrats today. W. A Gibson of LittIeton, the right hand man of the Pratt Consolidated company and speaker of the third house. of the legislature, has come to see the work today. He is enthusiastic al ready in the cause of Woodrow Wilson. Senator John King of Marengo arrived yesterday afternoon. He Is also certain of the success of the democratic ticket. capt Reuben F. kofb, commissioner of agriculture, and candidate for governor, reached Birmingham in the afternoon. He declares that he will make his for nal announcement immediately following the national election. He is confident of being elected, it matters not who op- poses me-"
 Adjt. Gen. Joseph B. Scully was mem- Der of the Montgomery delegation to the convention of democrats.
 "Addie" Connolly, one of the best known citizens of Montgomery has arrived. He is popular In Birmingham, also.
 
 c. H. Billingsley, chief clerk of the pure food department of the state. and J. H. Stewart clerk in the office of secretary of state, the two electors who have re- signed. are on the scene. It is understood that both will insist that their resgna- tions be accepted today.
 J. R. Rosson of Cullman. well known in newspaper and political circles, is in the city. He is candidate for member ship in the electoral college to succeed J. H. Stewart, resigned.
 John Bankhead of Jasper is in the city. He states that Senator Bankhead will not
 
 tend the convention. We have a senator here however, he said, 'in the person of Senator Johnston and four congressman, Underwood, Heflin, Blackmon and Tay- lor.'
 Lee Cowart, commissioner of agricul- ture, will attend the convention today. Mr cowart is about recovered from a recent illness.
 
 Henry J. Willingham. state superin- tendent of education, is another state official attracted to Birmingham by the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

tCOnttuued From rage Onc) ------------~->-----------~ -~-----~--~-~-~-~------ Morgan could not remember contribu- tions in the year 1904. given by his associates.
 Did you contribute to the congress sional campaign in 1so4?" asked the chairman.
 q remember no other contribution that year.
 What contributions did you make in 190s?" asked Mir Clapp.
 The only contribution I made in 1908 was s20,o00 to Mir sheldon" MT. Morgan replied.
 Witness said he made no oontribu- ton to the congressional fund in the year 1908. 'a remember me Sherman n called on me once" he said. but can find no record of any contribution to MT. Sheldon. If there was one made 1t was small
 Did you make any contribution to the preconvention campaign of any candidate for President this year?' asked the chairman.
 No, I was not even at the conven- tion," said witness. and I know my firm made no contribution"
 When Senator Clapp closed his ex- animation MT Morgan said emphatical- ly that he was sure there was no truth in the story of a telephone request for funds from President Roosevelt. Sem ator Paynter asked MT. Morgan if the s50,000 was part of the so-called Hartman fund raised for the New York state committees
 Not Part of Hartman Fund
 'I have no records" MT. Morgan said, Out I have no doubt in my own mind that it was a part of the state fund. ,
 Then the $5O,00O went to the na- tional committee and afterwards paid ocer to the state committee Senator Paynter asked.
 Yes, I refused to have anything to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
L0VGmdn, iji 5(;iiii an Joseph jii;il SLOIe|

added:
 .You know you are entitled to your ex- penses for coming to Washington"
 T guess that will be all right he an swered.
 The inancier thanked the inquisitors fol their courtesy apd left the place.
 Charles H. Buell. was the next witness He knew nothing about the Archbold con tribution. He said he knew there had been several contributions of 100000 each He said the insurance companies each had given s500O00. Mir Duell said Treasurer Bliss told him that in 1898 all the banks and most of the trust companies in New York city had contributed to the repub- lican national committee fund. In 19oC fewer of them contributed and subse- quently still fewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
New In the Trimming
 Store

Many stores have lots of goods but not every store has ideas.
 The Trimming Store is the center of interest for the woman assem- bling her costume and seeking ideas
 New accordeon plaited Chiffon, 2 1S inches wide, for dress draperies, dress trimmings and for waist mak- ing. Black, white and pink; 100 per yard. I New Ruffling tand Rufflings are growing scarce, we find). Ruff filings of Shadow Lace. Net Shadow Net, Chiffon, Nadine; in white. black and ecru. Novelty combinations of black and whit1 meet with instant favor. y These Rufflings are inches tol 6 inches wide, and range in priceI from 25c to 1.50 yard.
 There is growing demand fof, Fur Trimmings, so Fur Trimmings are here in every wanted kind
 (Trimmings, Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
Overrules Wireless Demurrers

New York. October s.-The federal district court overruled this afternoon demurrers and motions to quash indict-
 ments charging officers of the Conti- mental Wireless Telephone and Tele- graph company with using the mails to defraud investors. The trial of the de- fendants probably will begin next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
Anniston Good Roads Delegates

Anniston. October 3.-(Special. )-Mayor J. L. Wikle of this city has named tho following delegates to attend the meet ing or the Alabama Good Roads associa- ton at Birmingham on October g. 9 and 10: M B. Wellborn. J. c. Sproull J. T.. Gardner, E. D. willett, Richard Johnson. J. B. Lagarde. J. P. Leyden, G. B. Ran. doiph, Joseph saks and H. M. Ayers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

The pawn shop of Williams & John son at 113 Nineteenth street was en- tered Wednesday night and large as- sortment of articles stolen. The loss Includes among other things five razors, Ii watch chains. one lot of finger rings, six cheap tie clasps, an Ivor-Johnson revolver, and six pocket knives. The robbery was reported to the police Thursday.
 The report of Sergeant Puryear of the Ensley recorders court made to Chief Bodeker October 1 shows that in the month of September 8S1 arrests were made in the Ensley precinct, which also includes Pratt City. Vivian. Corey and Fairview. Of these 13S were white men. Of the number arrested 5s were acquitted The report shows that sS arrests were for disorderly con- duct and 61 for being drunk.
 R. w. Russell of the firm of Russell Bros. is official photographer for the State Fair this year. Mir. Russell Is making some splendid views of the buildings and grounds and will take pictures of some of the main events and attractions of the big show. This is the first time since the inauguration of the Birmingham State Fair that an Ensley photographer has held this po- sition.
 Mrs. E. W. Jones has been Ill for several days at her residence in Owen ton.
 In preparation for the game with Howard college on the Howard grounds this afternoon the Ensley High school football squad has been given some sharp practice. Thursday afternoon Captain Propst, with the assistance of Coach Craig, put the team through some warm work on the gridiron. The star playing. forward passing and drop kicking of D. Gingery was the feature of the practice work. The Ensley team feels confident of victory over the Bap- tist aggregation in the contest today. The lineup for the game is. Propst, left half: Wade, right half: Broadnax fullback: D. Gingery, center end; De- nancy, Brands, tackles, wedlock, cen ter; Brown, McWalter. Eubanks, Cook, guards; R. Mcdowell. left end.
 The work of razing the old Ensley hotel is progressing rapidly The roof has been torn away and in very short while the entire building will disap- pear from view forever.
 The real estate men of Ensiey are planning to inaugurate in the very near future series of luncheons or smokers with a view to encouraging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
NEWS OF ENSLEY

the social side and fost,
 ing of harmony which exN among all the dealers. m be held probably once a. idea originated at the Sc last Saturday, which proved s0v full that the desire was aroe perpetuate the custom. At this more than 30 men engaged in this1 were gathered in harmonoius sesslo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
The GOSSard

The Corset that laces in front. To know it is to love it. No woman who has ever worn a Gossard would change back to the back lace style.
 The new Gossards have just come in---just in time.
 The $50 models are worthy of this special mention.
 (corsets, End FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
GAR ROUTING ID BE CONSIDERED TODAY Matter Has Become a Very
 Live Issue THE KELLY FRANCHISE Will Be Acted Upon-Engineer Lide's Report on Norwood Illumination Will Probably Be Received.
 Waterworks Regulation
THE KELLY FRANCHISE

A rerouting of street cars, down town Is an exceptionally live issue with the city commissioners and business men and has come into such pressing attention that special meeting will be held today for the purpose. of settling the question one way or the other,
 The merchants along Twentieth street, known in some circles as '"the Wall street of Birmingham" petitione6 the commissioners some time ago to change the cars in order that more perfect system might be arranged and the incoming loads distributed per- fectly in the business district. That petition was held up and has caused considerable protests from merchants on Nineteenth street The merchants along the latter thoroughfare maintain that the distribution now suits exactly and any re-routing will be harmful to them. The officials of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany are said to be neutral upon ths question.
 No Opinion Expressed
 The commissioners have not publicly expressed their opinion upon the pro- posed change and therefore no real ideas can be gathered as to their atti- tude. However, at the city hall it is the opinion among the kitchen cabi- net that the petition will be refused and the cars allowsd to remain as now routed
 Following the hearing of the re-rout- sY,.r will hold a regular meeting. The Kel- ly street railroad franchise is to be brought tip and acted upon. It has been before the commission now for several weeks. The petition of the Kelly rail- road interests has brought out more or less opposition and will perhaps have some opponents at the meeting this afternoon.
 Lide's Report
 The report of Martin J. Lide the city { consulting engineer on the illumination of Norwood and other sections from the North Birmingham plant has been made to the commission and will receive atten- tion this afternoon That report is said to recommend that the construction be authorized by the commission, inasmuch as 1t will fully protect that section and will also decrease the cost of mainten- ance to sthe city. MT, Lide and W. H. Abernethy, city electrician, have studied the problem considerably and have reached the conclusion. 1t Is said, that the plan is feasible. No official announce n1ent, says MT. Weathery, to whom the report was made. will pc given out until action has been taken.
 The commissioners will also have be fore them today the proposed water works regulation ordinance. That paper was drawn by the city engineer and re- ferred to the city attorney. If the latter official places his stamp of approval upon 1t the ordinance may be passed. How ever, Judge Lane has an ordinance in ref erence to regulating the waterwords which may be called up.
 The officials, from indications, will have a rather busy session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
Children'S Coats Captivating

On Thursday last, one mother of several little daughters fell cap tive to their charm-and in ex- change for 5000 took away four choicest coats. Frankly" she said. "in no other one Birmingham store could have made this pur- chase. You must have monopoly on the Children's Coat Business
 If we have not, we should have. Never before were assortments 50 grandly complete Cheviots. Broad cloths, double faced materials. Zi- belines, Chinchilla, Pushes, Cara culs, Velvets and fancy mixtures. Age 2 to IA years and priced 395 to 22.5o.
 lChiIdren's Goats. 2nd FIoorl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
LoUeman, Joseph s Loeb
Loyeman, Joseph 6 Loeb
Glad We Sell Carter'S
 Underwear

u W tAO tA itASAf N&t %%@ store life when we took the Carter agency.
 We are sure no other fits and looks and wears like Carter's.
 "The Spring N e e dle,' plus brains and sanitary workshops, is the reason why" says Carter. Carter's for Women Union Suits and two piece garments in all shapes and weights from soc to 500 the garment.
 Carter's for Girls and
 Boys
 Shirts and Pants and Union Suits in cotton and wool beginning with 39c. Carter's for Infants From warm little Shirts priced for 25c up to the Union Garments with a few cents added.
 Underwear, 2nd Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

Lon Greer, convict inspector; W. M Coleman, one of the wardens at Speig- ners; Theodore Lacey, chief clerk of the convict bureau, and James c. Oakley, president of that bureau. are all in Bir- ningham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
MORGAN TESTIFIES
 HE GAVE $150, 0,000,00O
 1904 CAMPAIGN FUND

(Continued From Page one,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

Capt. Will T. Sheehan, associate editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, will re- port the movements of the democrats in Birmingham today for his paper. ''I am always glad to see the lights he re- marked as he stepped from the train.
 A. T. Goodwin. member of the electoral college and father of the chairman of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

Pat McGauley, official stenographer for practically every democratic gath ering in Alabama for the last 40 years, is here. He will attend the convention today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
Knows Nothing of Conference

AAAASVS A'Vs4aAAs0 VI OOsA VI OAa&O
 Was there at any time a conference ward the nomination of democratic candidate who would be suitable to the financial interests of New York?'
 T know of nothing of the kind" he replied.
 MT. Cortelyou came into the office as chairman of the committee several times, witness said.
 Was anything said by him to you as to the amount desired to be raised? 9 was asked.
 "I do not think there was a hint. . witness answered. with a chuckle. T think they would have taken anything they could get. he added.
 Witness said $50, 900 was all that was given to the 1908 contribution, in two contributions. He said he knew of no conference of financial leaders in New York to decide whom would be sup ported for President in the year 1908
 When Senator Paynter took over the examination MT. Morgan moved hts chair to the committee table and rested his elbows on the edge as he inclined toward his questioner
 Didn't you remonstrate to any per son when the $50,00O contribution was made that the $100.o0o had been pretty ample7' the senator asked.
 T QlQ that OTl8lnHily, WltneSS' an swered. Then he laughed. He added when they came for the $5o,000 he had gotten used to 1t and did not object.
 No Gratitude Expressed
 ''Did MT. Bliss and MT. Cortelyou ex- press any gratitude because you had consented to give $60.ooo after having already given S100. .00o?" was asked.
 No, never expressed much curiosi- Y u-itnAec apsWere0
 Senator Paynter referred to wit ness remark that he had been inter lested only is what was good for the country.
 .sIs it not so that we often think what we want is best for the coun- try?" the senator asked. T don't,'' MT. Morgan answered. H, laughed again 'I often want thlpu that think that I ought not to have and try to get.
 Witness said the second contribution o s5oooo was brought up by the fear that { democratic victory in New York would have inimical effect on tho country. Witness said he knew of nothing further 10 speak of. When he was excused h, asked whether he might return to New York. Chairman ClApp replied that thu flnaEcier would be calDd if WAntsd then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04
Put q Nifty Norfolk
 Suit On Your Boy

Let other slap-dash boys go wearing the clothes of the long ago-but dress your boy right. A Norfolk Suit is right.
 Here are the right kind Norfolk tsSuits | were made by master tail and fit as a Nor, should. Suits in the la shades and the greatest riety. Prices ranging s 600 to 12.50.
 (Boys' Store, Main F
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-04

Mrs. E. W. Jones has been Ill for several days at her residence in Owen ton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-24
Producing Firm Butter.

" ALI Lu6 SOU DuILer rat which
is produced at this season of the
year and the warm weather CON.
ing on 1t is rather difficult to sc.
cure a firm bodied butter. The
softness OF the fat causes the but
ter to come in soft condition.
When butter is worked in this
condition it becomes sticky and
greasy. When placed on the
table this kind of butter does not
tempt the appetite as does butter
which has a firm waxy body.
This softness of the butter fat
is due to a high per cent of olein
in the fat, and not to the presence
of moisture as some might SUD-
pose. Olein has very low melt
ing point as compared with the
other glycerids of fat found in
butter fat. The per cent of olein
varies with the individuality and
breed of the COWS, and the feed
which they receive. TIE time
of the lactation period also effects
the per cent of olein. When the
COWS 60 on grass in the spring
there is high per cent of oIein
causing the butter fat to become
soft at comparatively low TEN
perature.
The question is sometimes asked
as to what temperature cream
should be chIrned at in order to
obtain firm body in the butter.
This question can not be answer
ed directly as the hardness or
softness of the fat varies with the
above mentioned factors. An &C.
curate thermometer should be
used and trial churning at GER
tain temperature should guide the
buttermaker for the succeeding
churning. IL the butter comes
soft a lower churning tempera-
ture should be employed the next |
time. A good rule to follow is to
bring the temperature of the
cream down SO as to have the but
ter come in granules the size of
wheat kernels. When butter is
too soft it comes in flaky in
stead of granular condition.
In order to secure a fine waxy
body in the butter great care
should be taken not to over-churn.
This also applies to the washing
of the butter after the butter
milk has been removed. Excess
sive churning either in the but
termilk or in the wash water Is
liable to produce a weak bodied
butter. The glass in the churn
should be watched carefully and
as soon as the granules have
reached the desired size the but
termilk should be drawn off. In
washing the butter six or eight
revolutions of the churn are suf-
fiicient. The butter should not
be allowed to become soft during
the washing and working process
if the best body is desired. The
wash water should be at the same
temperature or a few degrees low
er than the cream before churn-
ing. The butter should be work
ed in a cool room and should be
worked only enough to dissolve
and distribute the salt. It should
not be allowed to become soft af-
ter it has been made so as to
go on the market or to the con-
sumner in firm condition.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-24

Ii you are thinking abont get
ting married, it may interest you
to know that the Meridian Times
office has just received a fresh sup
ply of real nice wedding station
erV
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-24

At present Eagle is without a
physician as DR.. Whitman has
gone to Gilmore, Idaho, where he
expects to practice henceforth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-24

At various times during the
summer by the Oregon Short
Line. Reduced fares to Portland,
Seattle, San Francisco, Los An
geles and other coast points. Con-
suit any Oregon Short Line Agent
or write D. E. Burnley, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City
Utah.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and extensive
sale by It's remarkable cures of coughs,
colds and Group. 1t can be depended
upon. Try it. Sold by all dealers,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-24

Where public sentiment could
be either suppressed by gang poll
ticians or debauched by money
and influence Roosevelt has made
no Roadway. Where the people
themselves have been able to con-
troll the election of delegates. over
throwing both gang politicians
and the crooked business influences
behind them, Roosevelt has swept
everything before him.