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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Linen From Ancient Egypt
From the Washington Herald.


 In one of the apartments at Univer- sity college Prof. Flinders Petre has placed on exhibition some remarkably interesting antiques Wearthed at Tarkhan, Heliopolis and Memphis un- der the auspices of the British School of Archaeology In Egypt.
 The great cemetery at Tarkham, which occupied a mile of desert 40 miles south of Cairo and which dates from the earliest historic age until the race of the pyramid builders, has proved to be exceedingly prolific in an- tiques. What has struck Professor Pe- trie is the extraordinary preservation of the woodwork and clothing un- earthed from these places of interment of long ago.
 A great sheet of line which Is placed on exhibition is as fresh and as firm as when cut from the original length and it is some 5000 years old. So, likewise, with the woodwork, which in but few instances shows signs of de- cay. Here are boxes that served their purpose as funeral caskets, built of blanks of acacia and shittim wood, and as firm and secure as when lowered into the bosom of the earth in dim an. tiquity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Chinese Handmade Furniture

From the Indianapolis News.
 Chinese blackwood furniture Is greatly admired all over the world. There conse- auently are many substitutes This fur niture, if real, is produced from various dark woods, generally from Dalbersia latifolia, hard. heavy, close-graned dark-red wood known to the Chinese as 'kakee" or furniture wood,'' or some- times as ''sun-gee'' or 'darlx-red wood When exposed to the air for long time this wood turns dark and eventually be- comes black, with more or less red streaks in the grain, corresponding to the amount of resinous or other natural coloring mat ter in the grain. It is imported as logs of as much as eighteen inches in diam eter and up to perhaps twenty~f feet in length, but also as tree branches and smaller pieces, the Chinese affecting pieces grown crooked for use in natural wood Is bought by weight. an average wholesale consignment costing three to fcur taels a picul, or about 11a 10 cents gold a pound.
 Originally the Chinese used this wood for their own fine furniture and for wood bases or frames for porcelains. jade cary ings, or other ornament for display n drawing rooms or cabinets. Shirese fur niture ordinarily Is plain, generally con structed in long curves or rounded COT : ners, straight backs to the chairs settees with straight backs, often set with porco- lain or marble panels, and similar pieces, while bases for porcelains or other similar work were often beautifully carved With he advent of foreigners in South China,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The News Olds Arrives

w. c. Patterson of the R. D. Burnett Cigar company enjoys the distinction of having bought the first Oldsmobile de- fender to be brought to Birmingham. The type is a new one and none others are in this city, although orders have been placed by the Highland garage for several. Mir. Patterson said that he looked over several lines in several cities of the south but the defender type of the Oldsmobile pleased him better than any other car he looked over
 The new type has a self-starting de- vice of the latest type; has attached several new propositions in the 1913 cars and is in every degree perfect machine, 1t Is claimed. A test of the ear for vibration was made yesterday and a match or ordinary visiting card placed upon the fender or upon the shields was unshaken by the engines humping away underneath. MT. Pat terson is highly pleased with his pur- chase.
 The Highland garage, it was an- nounced yesterday, has sold S5 cars since beginning business February ] of last year. That is said to be rec ord with varied line of automobiles for the first season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Gentry Hillman Boosting

Gentry Hilman, the widely known sportsman and industrial oE/rator, who has. with Roberr Baugh, taken over the Locomobile agency is delighted with hls new work.
 He is strong for his line and said yes- terday by way of emphasizing that fact:
 "A Locomoble representative recently called on MT. Al Mohr of John Mohr x Sons the well known structural steel firm of Chicago, with a view of getting him to trade in his car for a 1913 model. Mir. Mohr told him that he had run the car 1l5,o0o miles. over good, bad aud indifferent roads, that it was still splen- did car and he did not want to make a change
 This speaks volumes for the material In the car as well as the design and workmanship and further substantiates the claim of the Locomobie company that it is The Best Built Car in America. From the standpoint of ultimate econ- omy no car offers a better guarantee to purchaser and the Birmingham Arms X Cycle Co. desires to fully demon- strate this fact to anyone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

however, there came a demand for a combination of furniture more or less on the Chinese model. which was carved in- stead of plain. The actual volume of this trade is not large, the United States probably taking more of it than any other nation. Sales to the United States will probably not run over s5o,0c0 year, in- cluding shipments of household goods.
 Practically all this furniture-even planed table tops and the most intricate and delicate fittings-is handmade. Furni- ture Is planned in order to eliminate screws and nails, and the various parts are shaped for the carver. The latter squats on the earth floor and works with various knives, chisels and other tools Of native workmanship, but with no other wise or bench than his legs, toes and the earth floor, or in exceptional cases, a log combination of seat and bench. Work men in these shops are practically bred to the business. An apprentice serves three years with no other pay than his rice. He then earns perhaps $10 silver or $4.S0 gold a month for several years. full fiedged carver will ordinarily receive $2G silver or $9. 50 gold month
 When carved the article is usually stained uniform black by an alum prep aration, then waxed with a preparation Of wood oil and baking and polished, or sometimes finished with a special prepara- tion of Ningpo varnish. Foreign oils and varnishes are sometimes used for special purposes, but as rule only native ma terials are employed. Of late demand has grown for furniture in natural dark red of the wood, furniture nearer real and likely to become more popular as 1t be- comes better known. A strong demand is growing for furniture manufactured from this wood on plainer lines and to some ex- tent for settees and chairs in Chinese styles. The popularity of the furniture on the whole seems to be increasing. all though there has been no material change in average volume of shipments. The high cost of this furniture in the United States by the time freight and duty are paid seems to be the chief factor against is more general use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Another Beef Substitute

From the National Provisioner.
 In view of meat supply shortages all over the country and the consequent searching for new sources, the following news item will interest those engaged in raising droves of the running broad jump cham. pions of the animal kingdom. and to housewives who have pets of the breed. particularly if, as may be possible, speci- mems could be evolved which would grow new tails say in semi-annual crops.
 From the tail of the kangaroo excellent soups and curries can be made, though some folks detect a curious tank of musk about the delcacy. The rest of the ani- mai is left for the aborigines, who are not overfastidious in their eating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Ted Brownell Optimistic

Ted Brownell, one of the livest wires here in the automobile business, Is very optimistic over the outlook for the seasons business. He Is just back from Detroit and says the Ford fac tory, for which he is the agent. will turn out largely increased volume of cars this year. He entered the re- cent tour over the state and his car
 made made perfect score while on the trip. MT. Brownell has whispered out to the trade that the new 1913 Fords will lee out soon and they will crea te a fine impression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Red Smith Delighted

Winburn R. Red smith, sales agent for the Drennen Cadillac company, ac- companied the Ledger scouts on the trip to Talladega He drove the dem onstrator that was equipped With the musical horn oftentimes called cal Hope and was the center of interested onlookers at many points. The car driven by Mr. Smith, 1t was announced made a perfect score, as did other cars nthe trip.
 "I was very much surprised over the interest displayed in the country over the trip" said MT. smith Everywhere we were received with rare cordiality and we were treated with unrivalled hospitality I enjoyed every minute of the trip from a touring standpoint
 It is understood that two Cadillacs and several other cars were sold on account of the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Coxe Agency

The Coxe Motor Car company of this city has received several new Nationals,
 which have proven to be so popular in Birmingham. The 1913 cars that have reached here are well modelled and have attracted quite great deal of attention. MT. Coxe says that every encouragement has been given his line in Birmingham
 and that he expects a fine season for the Nationals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Oakland Outlook

That the Oakland factory will make 11,500 cars next season was an an nouncement of L. L. Barnes. local man ager for that concern in this city. yes terday He is just back from the fac tory. where he was told that 300,00f additional square feet will be added to the plant in order to give plenty of room for tho rev work.
 MT Barnes said yesterday:
 George F. Daniels, vice president and general manager of the Oakls nd Motor Car company, announces that the plans for next season call for the build ing of 1.500 Oakland cars, and that this will necessitate number of fac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Imperial Agency

No announceemnt has been received in reference to the establishment here of an agency for the Imperial car Ii lis understood that the makers contem- plate such a move but nothing yet has been announced. The car is absolutely new to Birmingham, but Is very popular
 in those cities where 1t has been shown George Stubbs of motorcycle fame will not race at the fair this year, but he
 says several good performers will be on hand,
 The O-h-i-o, which displayed several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
New Buicks Arrive

Two new Bucks were unloaded yes terday by the Highland garage, agents l for that car, and may be seen on dis play, unless they have been sold. Th< cars possess every new invention in lc1uding the self starting device, new type machinery and in fact everything that has come out which the Buick en- gineers thought was good
 The Bucks have attracted the very greatest admiration of the agents here and have been shown to prospective buyers who seemed to be very much pleased with them. All automobile mer
 understand that the Bucks have place in local estimation hard to usurp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Nocturnal Garage

The theatrical season is on. It is, therefore, understood that Hubert A. Drennen of the Drennen Motor com pany will inaugurate his garage for the convenience of opera goers and the gen. eral public. He proposes to store free all cars at his garage during the per | Iformance at any theatre. The drivers 1 will be told when to leave for the city
 | and the ears will be sent at once. In
 l this way 1t is said the blockades so'very annoying win be absolutely eliminated
 while better service all around will re- l suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Mr. Dow Drives National

J. D. Dow, a we'll known industrial man of this city, returned last week from Indianapolis through the country. He drove a new National from that city, which he secured from the factory Ma. Dow said the roads were good at this time of the year and that he enjoyed
 the trip very much. He said the new National displayed remarkable strength and that he came through with q per feet score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
MT. Martin to Factory

C. ID. M0rtln or Ine BUICK dReHty will leave tonight for the Buick fac tory in Detroit to look over that plant. He wishes to become well acquainted with the methods of making Buick cars. He will be absent from the city for several days. Mr. Martin is prac- tical machinist and will no doubt he greatly benefited by his trip to the place where Bucks are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
EdgelI in City

F. C. Edgel of the Oldsmobile factory was in the city last week. He is fre- uuent visitor to Birmingham and has many friends here. He said that busl- ness looked very fine and that automo- bile buyers seemed to be springng ID every day. In reference to the lowering the cost of cars, Mr. Edgell said that the disposition of the makers seemed to be to place better values In the cars all the time rather than to decrease tie cost which would insure longer life for 6 good car and thereby make the reduc- ton. He Is very optimistic over the out look for the season, saying that he had seldom seen such indifference to the pres idential race, which has in the past in- variably brought about pessimism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Mir. Reed Returns

o. R. Reed. local manager for the Stakeholder corporation. has returned fsrrn a trip over the state, talking cars made by his company. He has been m charge of the local work for several years and is widely known. MT. Reed said yesterday that the business outlook was exceedingly fine and that cars as well as the other types made by his conl- pany were growing in popularity every year.
 Mir. Reed has not yet announced the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Denegre Out and Better

Charles Denegre, who has the Packard and the Hudson, Is out now and is able to handle some of the affairs of his com panies. He has been confined to his room for several weeks on account of a broken ankle. MT. Denegre, with s. Mcqueen, is handling the Hudson in good style, it is said. They have work to do in North Alabama as well as In Birming- ham. The Hudson, Mir. Denegre said. has been shown to be a fine model of car and he Is very much elated over the success that has been attained in handling the car this season. The new Hudson is self.starting and is equipped with all late devices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

bought large lot of Overlands and has every belief that he will sell all of them without any trouble.
 Mir. Drennen has been in the noun tains for the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Overland Volume

After being away some few weeks
 w NJ Drennen returned to the city last week and started out to generate some ginger in the sale of Overlands He would say that no effort scarcely is re- quired to sell them. However, he
 started out and with his assistants sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

new type of his cars, but 1t is said that he has several surprises fin store whea the factory lets out the new propositions that have been worked into the models that are soon to be put on the market
 MT. Reed says locally conditions for the season are good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Drive to the right always.

Unless the muffler nuisance is com pletely stopped soon an ex-city official,
 who has always been rather effective in
 reformations, intends to get busy and assist in stopping the noise He Is unopposed to speed, but muf- 1ers are the bane of his existence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

Automobile dealers are engaged in arranging their booths at the State Fair, which opens this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

F. +. Minhennett and w. w. Robin son, recently taking over an agency for a we'll known tire, are meeting with fine success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
An Effective Worker

Unless a mistake is made the only lady in the south, as well as Bir- mingham, who is in every sense a sell Ter of automobiles, is Miss Mary Sue Brazeal, a daughter of B. M. Brazeal, sales manager for the Highland garage. The young lady, who is widely known in Birmingham, has been attached to her fathers selling forces for several months. Not infrequently she carried out brand new car and brings back a check much to the intense gratifica- tion of her parent and the owners of the Highland garage. Miss Brazeal handles an automobile like a veteran, Is proficient as q saleswoman and is rap idly becoming a source of fear to many well known competitive statesmen. She is of a tender age, but can describe a car in it's fullness and has landed many difficult prospective buyers in Birming- ham.
 The illustration produced on this page is of the sales forces of the Highland garage Reading from left to right are: Miss BrazeaI, L. A. Whitehead, presi- dent; B. NJ. Brazeal sales manager, and Edward Patillo. one of the salesmen. The group was taken in Capitol park recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

cars at the fair last year, will, it is un- derstood, maintain booth this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
NEWS FOR THE AUTOMOBILISTs

There is no public movement that ex- cites the admiration of untold thou sands like that of good roads. Every little movement designed for the bet terment of the highways. every step taken in that direction. every round of the ladder that is conquered excites the joy of public men, individuals and oth- CTS.
 It follows therefore that a recent trip sponsored by the afternoon Ledger should have been the most interesting event of the week among automobile men who are deeply interested in the good roads movement, besides others, many of whom made the trip. The aft ernoon paper, through one of its report CTS, Edward R. Norman, piloted the en- thusiasts over 250 miles, through many of the best and fastest growing towns of the state. There was a large list of participants and from reports they not only enjoyed the trip to the fullest but also did effective work in promul- gatng the sentiment and encouraging the betterment of highways. They acted as the magnet to draw the farmers and the men of cities closer together and every indication Is that they aceomp- lished good work.
 The movement is a highly laudable one. It does vast good and every couragement from every source should be given those who give freely of talent, time and money to the promotion of such plans.
 MT. Norman, known all over this state, piloted men of this city over to Pell City, then to Anniston, thence to Talladega and back to Birmingham. A Cadillac, driven by Red Smith, won perfect score, while the Ford, Overland. F. M. F., Oakland, Packard, Peerless, Buick and other cars in tho trip dis played remarkable power and accuracy of adjustment.
 Taken by and large the trip cut through this state like a sythe edg- ing up the sentiment, throwing out life line of action which is destined no doubt to work wonders. officials of the good roads movement went along. Public men were guests and high sal aried employees of various concerns lent their presence and aid to the trip.
 From the observatory of a locker on we doff our Stetson to the Hon. Edward Ryburn Norman and his employers. the Ledger. You are doing splendid work. You have contributed to civilization by the wonders performed in promoting the trips taken this season. The auto- mobile men are your friends, while in many HumDle cdDlH you nave cdr- ried words of hope and good cheer to the gratifying effect that new era is dawning in road work.
 You have poured the oil of comfort upon the troubled malcontents of the movement and have worked up a CO., hesive, generous working organization that may be depended upon to lend you aid
 We salute you, sir, with respect and admiration. May your trips never grow less or infrequent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Indiana Truck
The Birmingham Motor to Move

It is understood that the Birmingham Motor company located at Fourth ave- nue and Twenty-first street. agents for the Chalmers, Pierce Arrow and other high grade cars, will soon remove to the building owned by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb on Third avenue east No of fcial announcement has been made as to the location of the company, but 1t is known that the premises now occupied by the company have been leased by other interests.
 The Birmingham Motor company is owned by the firm of Loyeman, Joseph & Loeb, MT. Leo Loeb has been in di- rect charge of the operations and has made a splendid success of that work, |according to all indications An official of company recently re- moved here wants car. He calls to see an agent. Takes spin. Writes a check and is driven home In the car. What?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

| tory additions. These will be started at once. A total of 300,000 square feet of space will be added.
 "The carrying out of this programme means that the well krown Pontiac concern becomes the worlds seventh producer of high-gradc automobiles.
 Those In the trade have watched with interest the phenomenal growth of this company. The season just closed has been a wonderful one-ths Oakland proving very popular In inn portant centers like New York, Chi cago. Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Detroit, Omaha, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other points.
 "rhe Oakland came into it's own,' the car has a firm foundation for its popularity and stability. It is today one of the standard motor cars. And this popularity is bound to grow in the future. The 1913 line warrants the making of this statement.
 For 1913 we have added six-cyl- finder model and another popular price four. We are going to have one of the very few complete lines in the country and it Is the ideal combination from a dealers standpoint, for 1t ade- quately expresses the demand Of each probable automobile purchaser.
 The Indiana Truck
 The Matthews Auto company has been showing this week an Indiana truck. IL is white. looks to be exceedingly strong and servicable and has attract ed a great deal of attention. The truck is built with the long body necessary in a good type of truck and Is equipped, it is said, with all the power needed to negotiate the hills about Birmingham with a heavy load.
 MT. Matthews proposes to push the new Indiana with Ngor, as he says there is developing here an undeniable sentiment for trucks that is destined to be effective in finally displacing the horse and mule completely.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Returns From 1871, Beet Crop.

The following Is list OF few of
the farmers who were well paid for
their beet crop the pas, season says
the Swink Advocate. These are all
old Holly Sugar Company growers
and always come through the season
with a good tonnage which amply re-
pays them for the labor and invest
ment:
p. c. Richert, 10 acres e.. s. s49.s4
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Notice Of Final Settlement.

In the matter OF the estate OF Har-
riett b. Hewitt. deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that on
Monday. the 18th day OF March. A.
ID. 1912, being one OF the regular
days OF the March term OF the coun.
ty court OF Otero county. In the state
Of Colorado. l. Henry w. Allen. ad-
ministrator with will annexed OF
said estate. will appear before the
Judge OF said court. present my final
settlement as such administrator with
will annexed. pray the approval OF IN
same, and will then apply TO be dis.
charged as such administrator with
will annexed. At which time and
place any person In interest may ap-
pear and present objections to tho
same II any there be.
Dated at La Junta, Colorado. Feb
ruAry Is. 1912.
HENRY W. ALLEN,
Administrator with will annexed Of
the estate OF Harriet b. Hewitt,
deceased.
First publication. February II. 1912.
Last publication. March ls. 1912.