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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

s18c to 25c White
 Goods 10c
 One large table of White Goods. in l to 2 yard lengths. Lot consists of sheer 40 in. Victoria Lawns, Luna Lawns, Longcloths, Nainsook and White Reps. Danish Cloth auiting
 23c
 36 inch 2-3 wool Suiting. solid colors-garnet, brown, black and white. Full pieces perfect goods-for skirts, coats or full dresses. Unbleached Domestic
 6c
 Medium weight first qual- ity unbleached Domestic, free from imperfection- yard wide.
 10c and 12 1-2c Dress
 Percales Sc
 36 inch Dress Percales, in light and dark patterns-in patterns de sfrable fer waists and house dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
steelesmith Dry Goods Co.,, A, W. B. Johnson, Pres
Try Our NeD Phone Seruice

When you wish to order anything at Steele-Smith $ now, it is not necessary to wait for connections with any department.
 An experienced shopper answers your call and takes your order direct.
 Of course, if you prefer dealing with a certain salesperson, the operator will connect you instantly.
 The point we stress Is that in either case, we can serve you promptly. Just a little point, but a LINK in the CHAIN of. BETTER SERVICE that we intend to give.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Chiffon Taffetas Are Ne1U

Fashions pendulum has back to chiffon taffetas. Butthe makers have improved the sk-made finer frer with wonderful soft flowing quality that makes it ideal for dresses and waists. Yard wide
 In all the leading colors, at $128 value $15O
 Messalnes also in high favor-a white pin stripe solid ground being especially popular Yard wide and black. Worth $125, for 89c. tend F'oory [.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
75c Gowns 39c

Made of nainsook with round yoke of embroidery and me- dallion effect. IA sleeve, hemstitched, ruffle finish. Limit of 2; no phone orders. 39c. o2nd Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Alteration Sale Prices on The
25c Muslin Drawers

25c Muslin Drawers
 15c
 Women's Drawers. cut full size, of good quality white muslin, with 6 inch hem stitched ruffled bottoms. Open style. sizes 25 to 27. 25c Corset Covers 15c Good quality combric. cut full size, yariously trimmed with lace and embroidery, all sizes, 34 to AZ.
 Best quality Calicoes
 5c
 Simpson and American prints, in light and dark colors. The best selection of all around good patterns to be found anywhere. Children's Aprons 25c Made in coverall style of yI:as. ]jEene-with em- sladly send yJring - and = aI.e q s.Als, trimmed this wondsFfuI ren to match.
 wsit-writs today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Lonq Chan1oisette G1oues soc

First time have had long Chamoisee Glove to sell at this little price Satisfactory quality of chamoisee and conrse washable 6 button length pearl clasp style White and natural. (maIn FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
2 Vests 25c

Two 19c gauge lisle Vests, low neck and sleeveless. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
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15c and 18c White
 Madras 10c
 10 to 20 yard lengths, of 36 inch White Waist Mad ras, with self jacquards in stripes and neat conven- tionaI patterns.
 soc Bolts Val. Laces
 20c
 12 yard bolts of neat lit. tie Val Laces. in match edges and insertions. in various widths for trim ming underwear and chil- dren's clothes.
 15c School Stockings
 12 1-2c
 Two numbers of the best 15c School Stockings that money can buy. Come in both fine and heavy rib, with double heels and toes. Black only. Sizes 5 to g 1-2. Soc Bed Sheets Bic 72x90 inch size, of good quality sheetiug--with good hemmed ends-flat double stitched center seam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

50c Boxed Stationery
 29c
 A Red Star Special on the Economy Floor is this large box of Eaton-Hurl. buts' French Chiffon Note Paper, in white. blue or gray. Comes 60 sheets of paper and 50 envelopes to the box.
 Children's Soc Romp-
 CTS 39c
 New lot of Children's Rompers or play suits-of plain oh m bray and checked glnghame. Have belt. pocket and elastic bot toms.
 Infants White Slips
 25c
 Cut full size, of good quality white muslin. Have the deintiest of embroidery yokes, 3-4 sleeves, high neck, with ruffle at wrists and neck. l and ? year sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
s Bags $2.19

Choice of a big lot of Hand Bags, in black and colors. All styles and fabrics leather, suede, velvet, tapestry, beaded, sil- yer mesh, etc. Worth to $5, for S2.19.
 (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
d c,A Il . A w While Store Alterations Continue We Must
 Keep Up Sales By Lo1Oeri,1g Prices
1913-1915 Second Avenue

the floor
  Hehst tHnorh dOngm ehuneS SOnh euppr rfoOrS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Out Size Si1k Stockinqs soc

The boot foot of this Stocking made of pure thread silk the soe high pced heel and deep garter top of se We have in regular sizes black An ceptional value at 50c. tMan FIooD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
steele-smith Dry Goods Co.,, A. W. B. Johnson, Pres
1913-1915 Second Avenue
Spring Peeps Ger the Horizon:
 G6n1pses of the Ne1U

Despite the Alteration Sale bargains hrougout the store that camorng for space, just had to drop hint two of the many Spring things This column then of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Notions

5c silk Hair Nets Sc. Light weight Dress Sh,elds,. a pair 1oc. Shirt Collar Bands 4c. 10c Treasure Safety Pin Books sc.
 Pure white Pearl Buttons, doz. Sc.
 10c English Twill Tape Sc. 5c Wire Coat Hangers 4c. 10 rolls Twill Tape Sc. 5c Mending Tissue Sc. 5c Dutch Linen Tape Sc. 5c DeLong Hair Pins 3c. 10c gilt Safety Pins 5c.
 ' Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
} Vests Soc

Three 25c Vests. Gauge lisle, Swiss rib, d o u b l e mercerized tape, neck and arm- holes. 50c. .(2nd FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

Most Oriental Rugs pass through dozen channels before Abo his Rugs direct abeek largest
 
 By this means of direct handling and the consequent elmna of all mddmen Mr. AboSamra affms that he profaby sell 20 cent to 30 cent less than this section of the country f4.ta4 Of this much srehe showing the finest and most Birmingham all and stylesrom the or the elaborate Rugs entire
 Admirers of Oriental Rugs cordially invited to attend this pleased explain of the will be importund buy.
 ooD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Colored Wash Goods for Less

Don't despise the small print; each item is at a dis tinct saving. OF for 35c voiles. All colors. LCC Lisle thread Smooth or with nub. 36 in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

OF for 35c round thread Lin AOC ems. Leading colors. 36 in. IA for 200 brown Dress Linen. 1fC 27 in. Firm and flaxful. OQn for 35c Swisses. Soft and ACO sheer. White ground with colored bars, stripes or dots.
 CEc for s5c Tissues. Sheer AOC and soft as gossamer. Stripes, plaids and checks.
 En- for Ramie Linen, heavy a5cJC rough weave. In great de- mand for spring suits. All colors. 45 in. The 36 in. width is soc.
 1El for Cotton Ramie Cloth, an lO excellent imitation of the all linen. All colors.
 1So for 19c and 25c Irish Lin- lOC cite and Printed Flaxons. Small dainty patterns of sprays and flowers. (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Special Exhibit g Sale
of Oriental Rugs

Starting Monday, MT. Abo-Samra will make special three weeks show on our third floor of his entire line of fine Oriental Rugs.
 MT. Abo-Samra needs no introduction to Birmingham people. From 1901 to 1907 he conducted the Oriental Store in the City Hall He is now permanently located in the Woman's Building at Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Abo-Samra, therefore, is not to be confused with the itinerant merchants and auctioneers of Oriental Rugs. Every Rug MT. Abo-Samra sells he guarantees to be perfect and true to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
soc F1ouncings 25c

IS inch Flouncings. The material is of fine Swiss, the designs are in English eye let and sclid effects. Neat, dainty patterns and bold, effective designs, for chidren's dresses and ladies' blouses.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
|LEADS HERMIT LIFE
IN MIDDLE OF CITY

SAN DIEGO, June 10-For five
weeks John Else, an intelligent looking
man of As years, lived the life of her
nit in a cave in the heart of San Diego,
almost within shadow of the admins
tration building of the Panama Cali
fornia exposition. During this time he
subsisted principally ON wild squirrels.
He slept and hid during the day,
prowled and foraged during the night.
During all that time he kept from
sight of his fellow beings, watching
them like hiding animal as they
passed his brush covered cave in a
canyon in the city park.
Chief of Police Wilson discovered
Else yesterday The fellow was crawl
ing, animal-like, on all fours through
the dense underground toward his
strange abode when the officer came
on him. This morning, with clean
clothes, refreshed by sleep in a soft
bed and strengthened by warm, sub
staDtial food, he told Chief Wilson of
his experience-how, through ill
health he lost his position, spent his
money and was finally compelled to
go into the park, the only place left
TO him. There he discovered the cave
and made it his home.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
MOVEMENT UNDER WAY
FOR SALAR|ED CIVIC MAN

Several of the leading business men
Of Ell Centre have put their hands 70
the task of organizing promotion work
on new basis, employing profes-
sional secretary who shall give his en-
tire time to working out the problems
of the town.
The Chamber of Commerce has in
The past done good work, but it's rev.
enue has never been organized and the
work not being paid for, little pro-
gress can be expected
A number Of business men have now
agreed to make liberal monthly con-
'ributions to warrant the taking up of
work on more systematic basis than
has heretofore been known, and cor
respondence has been begun to find the
right man to carry on the work.
The towns of Imperial valley have all
gone through the same experience
which is almost universal, the neces-
sity for frequent reorganizations of
the civic bodies from time to time un-
I'll the time comes when a salaried
secretary can be engaged to reduce
affairs to a system, and fortunate is
the place which has a capable man
hired to look after the affairs of public
interest.
1t is believed that the time has now
come when El Centro can afford to
pay salary to man t. cn~lge in
this work, and bring the rro notion
work of the town into harmony with
that of the state at large.
This will lead to the preparation Of
literature to set forth the merits oi
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
FREE TOLLS ARE GRANTED
TO AMERICAN SHIPS

ing the tolls from all American ships,
as shown in Senator Perkins tele-
gram.
The bill on which the senate will
act, and which will be reported out by
the senate committee, originated in the
house for the control of the canal. AS
originally drafted it provided toll for
all ships, American owned or other.
wise.
This measure created such a storm
of protest from American shipping that
it was amended to its present form TO
make exceptions. Indications are, ac-
cording to word from Washington,
that the measure will pass the senate
and that President Taft will sign it,
thus giving the benefits of the canal
to American shipping as has been con-
tended that it should.
The telegram from Senator Perkins
was a result of a message of inquiry
sent to him regarding the status of the
measure since it had reached the SEN
ate committee on inter-oceanic canals.
That Senator Perkins and Senator
Jones made spirited fight for free
tolls is shown by the approval of the
measure in the amended form. And
with such recommendation it is be-
lieved that the last serious obstacle
in the way of free passage has been
passed.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
1900 CONv|CTs RIOT AGAINST
FOOD AND ROUT GUARD

SAN QUENTIN, June 1O.-A demon
stration, which was interpreted as n
protest against the prison food, oc-
Cured in the general mess hall of San
Quentin penitentiary at noon Saturday
The state prison board, which has
been in session here two days, was
startled by the sudden shrieks and
bowls of 1900 convicts who braved
the wrath of their guards to turn the
customary silence into bedlam for fif-
teen minutes.
Dishes, spoons and food were thrown
about the mess hall and one guard,
singled out from his fellows, was de-
luged by the prisoner with hot chow
der. He retreated hastily and after his
departure, the clamor abated
Several hours later while the prison
ers were congregated in the yard,
awaiting lookup. the guard who had
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
may MEET WITH DELAY

County Auditor W. d. Carey has
declined to cash the warrant of S. P
Harris, architect of the Central Union
high school, for $1525, this being one
half of the amount claimed for ser.
1ices rendered as architect.
There has been talk of irregulari.
ties in calling for bids for competitive
plans for the school building, and also
oi Irregularities in the meetings at
which action was taken looking to the
construction of the buildings, and Mr..
Carey says re has held up the war
rants pending investigation.
When the warrant was refused Mr..
Harris ordered that all work on the
building should be stopped
Professor Nichols. principal of the
high school, says he is sure there
has Eeen no irregularity in the pro-
ceedings, and cannot account for the
refusal 20 PASS the warrant.
District Attorney Swing says that
he understands that certain meetings
of the members of the high school
board which We're supposed to have
passed OH school building matters
were never held, but that the assent
of individual members of the board
to certain acts was obtained, which
he considers irregular Yet he says
he has advised that the warrant of
Architect Harris be allowed, as he
undoubtedly has a claim on the dis
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
TAFT LEADERS CLAIM
SIT ON FIRST BALLOT

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSJ
CHICAGO. June 10-After unani-
mously seating all the California un
contested delegates. the national COM
mittee, by vote of 3S TO IA postponed
action OH The contested rourln dis
trict unit, Wednesday. Postponement
was granted after strenuous opposi-
ton by Heney and Knight for the
California Roosevelt men After part
ly settling the California dispute the
committee expects to hear the In,liana.
Arizona and Kentucky contests
Charles Hilles, the presidents secre-
tary, told Taft this morning by long
distance telephone that he will receive
577 votes on first ballot Five hundred
and forty are necessary for a choice
Hilles comedies Rosevevelt ass, La
Toilette SO, Cummins 10.
Flynn, Roosevelt leader, is planning
desperate fight on the convention
floor. If they lose there and in the
attempt to stampede the convention
it is believed certain they will with
draw and nominate another ticket
The California contests caused a
pitched battle in the committee. AT
ter insistant demands of the Califor-
mans, the committee called the Cali
fornia case. Committeeman New de
clared the California delegates were
elected without authority of the
national committee. and that the com
mittee must decide whether the sys-
TEN of electing delegates by the state
in general should prevail General
Dick. for Taft, demanded postpone
ment of the California hearing until
the papers in the case arrive. Fred
Hogue of San Francisco, for Taft, de-
clared the papers include a message
from Governor Johnson and an open
letter from La Toilette in regard to
the primaries. He said the present
California law for electing delegates
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10

trict, regardless of the validity of the
contract.
It is expected that mandamus pro-
ceedings will be begun at once against
the county auditor.
Mr.. Swing says there is no reason
for the work stopping and that Il,
contract for construction of the build
ing is not involved in the issue.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
CHINESE HERE TO URGE
AID FOR REPUBLIC

LOS ANGELES, June 1O-Attired in
frock coat, silk hat and the convention
al accoutrements, Kee Owyang arrived
in Los Angeles yesterday to further
the campaign now being made by the
local Chinese for the recognition of
the new Chinese republic by the
United States. He will make several
addresses, one of which will be at a
public meeting at the Pasadena Young
Mems Christian Association head
quarters next Wednesday night.
Kee Owyang. who is vice consul for
the republic in San Francisco. Is the
guest in Pasadena of c. T.. Ferguson,
who recently returned from China af-
ter residence there Of wears. Be-
sides urging recognition for his coun-
try, kee Owyang is planning several
outing jaunts from Los Angeles with
friends of the new Chinese govern
ment. One of these trips will be to
Mount Wilson. where he plans to climb
to the peak.
The visitor is graduate of the Uni
versity of California and speaks Eng
lish fiuently.- He is of the belief that
as soon as the people of this state
have been fully informed of what has
been done in China and what will be
done. there will be demand for the
recognition of the youngest, yet larg-
est republic
Prominent Chinese of the country
declare that many improvements are
being retarded because of the attitude
OF the nations in Withholding recogni-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
SHIPPING COMPANIES
sTANDARD|zE GRAPES

LODI, Cal. June 10--Grape stand.
ardization will be in full effect this
season. for every shipping company
and individual shipper has signed the
agreement, thanks to the committee
composed of c. A. Black, Robert VIII.
liams. c. II. Buck, Henry Pope, NJ. E.
Angler, j. V. Bare and Joe Mckinley.
These men have been working dill.
gently for the last three months. At
times it looked like hopeless task.
but they kept at work, met argument
with argument. held numerous meet
ings and finally are able to make their
bow to the public and say that they
have accomplished their task and ac-
cOmplished ii we'll
Two years ago standardization was
III force. That it accomplished a great
deal of good no one denies, but it
was an agreement between a number
of growers, and little dissatisfaction
not signed working a hardship on
those who had and were paying their
money for protection that they were
not entirely getting. This year the
standardization promoters decided that
it was far better to deal direct with
the shippers from the fact that it
would not only be easier on account of
numbers, but would De more effective.
Now that each company has signed
the agreement, each grower must con-
sent to having his fruit inspected and
pay his proportion of the expense.
One of the main features will be
the sugar test. During the commence.
ment of shipping especially it will be
the earnest effort not to allow any
grapes 60 forward that do not con-
tain sufficient sugar in actual test to
make them palatable, so that none of
the markets will be ruined by the sale
of sour fruit.
On account of the abundant fruit
yield throughout the United States this
year it is stated that Standardization
or anything the growers can possibly
do to warrant better grapes being
shipped will be the only salvation, for
according to report competition will
be exceedingly strong. But with
standardization as guarantee of quail
ty, growers are still in fair way to
make money from their product this
fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
BANKS RECEIVING MONEY
At RECORD BREAKING RATE

From all the banks of the valley
come reports of money coming to the
valley more rapidly than ever before
The farmers for several weeks have
now been selling produce at very un-
usual rate and at very unusual prices,
and the combination is bringing a de-
gree of prosperity which is highly
gratifying to everybody.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
PRIZE WINNING EXHIBITS
SENT TO Los ANGELES

The prize winning fruit from the
fair was at once rushed to Los Ange-
les by Secretary Collins of the Cham
Der of Commerce, and there it will
be processed and placed on exhibit at
the Chamber of Commerce rooms
While the greatest advantage Of this
fruit is the early date of ripening, It
will rank well with the products Of
other sections at later date, and will
prove to be fine advertisement for
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10

been routed from the mess hall ap-
peared and at sight of him there was
another uproar that lasted several
minutes.
Warden Hoyle attributed the mess
hall disturbance to about dozen of
the unruly element among the prison
ers. He declared the demonstration
had no especial significance.
The prisoners evidently had learned
that one of the tasks on which the
prison board is now engaged is the
letting Of contracts for prison supplies
for the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
HELD UP DECISIONS

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS.
WASHINGTON, June 10.-Holding
up decisions on many important cases,
including those of the anthracite coal
trust, the Southern Pacific and seven
state rates cases, the supreme court
adjourned today until October IA. Be-
fore adjournment the court sustained
the commerce court injunction, hold.
ing up to order of the interstate COM
merce commission prohibiting pay
ment of a dozen railroads terminating
in New York of ''lighterage rebates" of
shippers transferring their own freight
within the free lighterage zone of New
York harbOr.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
ARRIVE IN HAVANA

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSJ ]
WASHINGTON, June 10-With in
structions to land marines whenever
suppress the rebels, Admiral Oster
haus arrived at Havana today with the
battleships Washington and Rhode
Island. Dispatches here indicate that
thine race war is imminent at Havana.
Senators Nelson. Root and Bacon are
heading a senate fight against inter
ventiOn. Taft arrived at noon from
Hampton Roads and Immediately con-
ferred with cabinet officials on the Gu
ban situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10

This is the condition toward which
the people of the valley have beer
looking as inevitable in the course OF
events, and now there is wiping out
of obligations and the planning of i'm
provements on new scale.
That this condition will continue is
assured by the prevailing high prices
the splendid crops and the large sum
mer acreage.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
TRANSFERS Of REALTY
IN IMPERIAL COUNTY
Record of Transfers Of Imperial Cou +
ty Realty as Shown by Compilations
of Peoples Abstract & Trust
Company.

Charles w, Caryl and Ella NJ, his
wife, to ]. S. Moore, block 151, Holt
vile.
Ell Centro Land Co. to ]. r. Duke,
lots IL and IL. block %, Ell Centro. i,
James w. Mabee, single, to B. L.
Kelso, tract 65. 1915, containing 40
acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10

we're found today at the home of J. B.
Moore, hardware merchant at Vii
lisca. Iowa, according to telephone
message received here. The dead are
Moore, his wife and five children and
two unidentified women. There is nc
clue to the murderers.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
STORY OF FIRST DECADE

This elegantly printed. illustrated and
bound history Of Imperial valley, by Ed
gar F. Howe and Wilbur Jay Hail. has
been out Of print, but a few more copies
of the original edition are now to be had
Exclusively on sale at the Valley School
Supply. Original price IS, now for $3.50
When these are sold there will be no other
edition. 1t is a history which every resi-
dent of the valley should have. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-10
FRED NELLiS NAMED

lRY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATlONSl
SACRAMENTO, June l0.-Fred c..
Neles, superintendent of the Whittier
state school, was named by the COVER
nor today to the state board of control,
succeeding John A. Johnston, recently
appointed warden Of Folsom peniten-
tary.