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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Have Mo Country.

While at supper n evening a mem
Der of the family asked. Say, what
are the Blanks?" The discussion on
nationality and religion following wtai
wound up by the youngest son inquir-
ing earnestly: Papa, what country
do the bachelors come FROM"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Charm in Small courte,les.

Small kindnesses, small courtesies,
small considerations, habitually prac-
ticed in u social intercourse, give a
greater charm to our character than
the display of great talents and &C,
complishments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Just Heavenl wher.a

Mexico may have its little troubles,
but It has still one claim to be consid-
cred as an earthly paradise. 1t con-
tains a town of 10000 inhabitants
where there is no moving-picture pal.
ace.-London Punch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
In the InternationaI Family.

You don't figure very strongly in
diplomatic relations said the great
nation. NO. replied the small,
struggling government. I'm n Of
the poor relations" - Washington
Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
cultIvatinu Friendship.

If a man does not make new ac-
quaintance as he advances through
life he will soon find himself left
alone. A man, sir, should keep his
friendship in constant repair.-Sam.
uel Johnson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Jov.Rlde Feature.

The witness testified that he had
been knocked down By a motor car
and that the chauffeur, who was a
joy-rider, had given nc warning of
his approach.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

After reading an exhaustive treat
Use by some scientist who claims that
poverty is the cause of bow legs, we
can't help wondering what causes
some scientists ,-Philadelphia In
,quirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
One Result.

upgardson-Do you notice any par
ticular effect since you quit smoking?
Atom-Yes; the man who used to
sell me my cigars passes me on the
street now without speaking.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Important TO Mothers


Cant teach and be a mother, too"
says the headlines on the ants argu-
ments. But 1t seems one can be a
washerwoman or a few hundred other
things as well as a mother when ne
cessity calls.-New York Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
7 usfABS0RBNE.JR ... T Pss ~
Painful, Knotted, Swollen
Veins, Milk Leg, Mann
mitis, Old Sores, Ulcers.

MA IL is heallng, soothing,
Strengthening and invig-
$3.50 orating-allays pain and
inflammation promptly. Germi-
eide and %antiseptic.
Mrs. R. M. Remler, R. D. No. I,
Federal, Kan, had enlarged veins
that finally broke, causing con-
siderable loss of blood. Used
JR. and reported
Nov. s, 1910, veins entirely healed,
swelling and discoloration gone and
has had no trouble with them since
July, 1909. JR.,
is invaluable as a general house
hold liniment, for the cuts and
bruises that the children get, Group,
d~eep-seated colds, stiff-neck, sore
throat. Removes fatty punches,
goitre, enlarged glands, wens,
cysts, weeping sinews, etc. S1.oo
and $500 per bottle at druggists
or delivered. Book 3 G. free.
W.T.. YOung,P. O.F. ,31OTempIsSt. Springfield, Mass.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
More Than That.

Young Jones says that all that he
needS is a start mo; what he needs
is a self-starter. "-American Lum-
herman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

He-Im going to kiss you when /.
go" She-"You'll forget how to kiss
by that tina
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infammar
ton,allays pain, cures wind colo. 25c a bottle.Ad
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
strsnuoua Competition

The grade cr~osslng-auto combina-
ton is proving almost MS dangerous to
life as the unloaded gun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Real Hardship.

When a mans In love the
punishment is not to tell anyone
about it.-F1orida Times Union.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

But sometimes a bore talks to us
about ourselves; that is different.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Petted Darling.

My wife treats me like a dog"
"Humnh! wish my wife would
treat me like hersl"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

Love levels all things, when love is
ON the level.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Natural MaX.

How did the facts in the case leak
out?"
1.-THE story wouldn't hold water
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

The mild mellow quality of LEWIS
Single Binder cigar is what the smokers
want. Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

If it's a woman and the shoe
pinches, she buys it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

YOU'RE FIRED or apt to be. START a bus
mess of your own all or spare time. Don't
say you can't work. Make big money. Par
ticulars free. Experience unnecessary. Adj
dress SUPPLY. 20 N. SEMINARY. GALES
BURG, ILLINOIS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01

Johnny Jones, Pupil.
Gee! ! wish I had a history that
would repeat itself. Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
SPECIAL TO WOMEN
A Soluble Aniiseptic Powder

as a remedy for mucous membrane af-
f%ections, such as sore throat, nasal or
pelvic catarrh, inflammation or ulcera-
ton, caused by female ills? Women
who have been cured say ut is worth
its weight in gold" Dissolve in water
and apply locally. For ten years the
Lydia 3. Pinkham Medicine Co. has
recommended Paxtine in their private
correspondence with women.
Fol- all hygienic and toilet uses it has
no equal. Only SOC a large box at Drug
gists or sent postpaid on receipt of
price. The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston,
Mass.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-01
Many Take Vacations.

Our proper business is improve
ment.-Daniel Webster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
AVONDALE HOMES
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Blaze of Unknown Origin Does DAM
age Estimated at S2000-Spread
Very Rapidly

Fire from unknown causes completely
destroyed two small residences and
seriously damaged two others at Thir-
ty-eighth street and Fifth avenue about
II o'clock yesterday. The flying squad
ron from No. l station, the Avondale
fire department and No. 10 aswered the
alarm and inside of an hour had the
blaze under control The total damage
from the fire was estimated at $1,000.
The fire originated In the home of w.
j. Pullen, at 1903 Fifth avenue and
rapidly spread to the home of w. j.
Brooks. SsO7 Fifth avenue Before it
was extinguished the flames spread to
the homes of Mr.. Rowe and Mr. Hol-
land and also to the residence of r.
Neill on North Thirty-eight street,
The residences of Mr.. Pullen and Mr.
Brooks were totally destroyed, while
the roofs on the other houses were
slightly damaged. All the property loss
Is said to be covered by insurance
According to Fire Chef A. V. BEN
net, who had personal charge of the
work at the fire, the cause is unknown
The report that it had been started
by small boy playing with matches
was not confirmed, according to the
auth rites
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
NO SODA FOUNTAIN
INSPECTOR NAMED
Owing to Number of Applicants.
Lane Surprised at People Who
Want to Work for City

Judge A. o. Lane did not appoint a soda
fountain inspector yesterday. He stated
that the list was so large that ne had not
yet examined the merits of all the appli-
cants. and that he hoped to be able to
make the appointment within the next day
or two.
Judge Lane states he has always been
surprised and puzzled at the number of
people who always apply for any kind of
n city job. There IS nothing particularly
fascinating about the thing that 1 can
see,' he said. 'In probably every case
the applicants could make just as much or
more at something else, yet there is never
an opening for any kind of a position
with the city but what there are dozens
and dozens of applicants. Not that care
how many apply for job. but | Just
haven't been able to see the reason of the
thing in my own mind. This is a pros
porous town and community, and every
man who really wants work can get it, 1
guess it must just be because they i'm
agine there is some particular honor in
being an employe of the city,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
ARE PREPARING FOR
MAMM|ES' DINNER"
To Be Held August 80.
Judge Feagin and Frank
S. White Will Speak

Preparations are fast being COM
pleted for the NANNY dinner" to be
given at Smith park August 80 by the
Ex-Slave Union association. Arrange
ments are being closed for the barbecue
and several well known citizens have
promised to make addresses. Among
those who will speak are Judge N. B.
Feagin, Mr.. Caldwell and Frank S.
White.
Music for the occasion will be fur
nished by a number of old fashioned
quill blowers. This was one of the
favorite ways of making music in the
negro quarters before the war and will
be the first time that it has been done
in Birmingham.
The dinner was originally planned
for August 21.
The EX-Slave Union association, un-
der whose auspices the dinner is be-
ing given, was formed in this city about
two months ago with membership of
IL. Since that time the enrolment has
increased to 525. The object of the
association is to buy home for the
old ex-slaves and take those who are
begging off the street, place them in the
home and take care of them.
The association is making a can
vass of the business men of the city
for contributions and is meeting with
liberal response.
An invitation has been extended to
the Board of Revenue, the police de-
partment, newspaper representatives
and a large number of citizens to be
present at the dinner. Special arrange
ments will be made to serve them and
it is expected that number will at
tend.
The following letter has been pre-
pared by the. committee in charge of
arrangements and is being sent out:
ITO the Public and Especially to the
ex-Slaves.
I'VE anticipate having a Mammys'
dinner. We cordially invite the news
papermen to be with u.s.
I'VE are using all old-fashioned cook
ing utensils such as ovens. pots, skill
lets, spiders and waffle irons.
we want all slave-owners to come
out and be with us once more in life
We are friends and Will be until death
The junk yards have deprived us of
our cooking utensils and have thrown
them away and considered them Moth
ing. But the truth crushed to earth will
rise again.
when we leave this world we leave
you in the hands of living God
'R. S. PHILLIPS, President
wv. S. CovINGTON, Vice President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yes
terday In the office of the probate
court showing the following transfers of
property, the consideration being $1,000 or
more:
$S00-Ohatchie Land and Development
company to W. A. Howell, lots and g.
block 10, of the East Lake Land com
panys first addition to East Lake.
$2050-J. T. Bartlett to Sarah Ireen-
berg. west half of lot 49, block 16s. ac-
cording TO the present plan and survey
of the city of Birmingham.
$l2o0-J. T. Beasley to j. e. Beasley.
half interest in lot 16 block 21-D, as des-
ignated and shown on the map of Ensley.
s19O0-Shades Mountain Realty company
to Parker Land company, lots 7, s, and
TO- in block f, according to the survey Of
Crestview.
Sl250-S c. King to j. r. Boggs, lot il,
block 90 according to the survey of the
E,rsley Development company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Mr.. ROSS DECLINES
TOHAVE T|DEWATER
TRACKS SPR|NKLED
II Propose to Make Him Do
It," Declares Weatherly.
To Pass Ordinance
Today

City Commissioner James Weatherly
had 'blood in his eye" yesterday, ac-
cording to his own stateemnt. He's go
ing to do some street sprinkling, or
rather make the attempt to see that
somebody else does it,
At the city commission meeting at 3
o'clock this afternoon an ordinance will
be passed calling upon every street
car company in the city to sprinkle the
righ tof way in the main streets over
which its cars pass. "rhey will not be
required to sprinkle all of their tracks,
but just those on the main thorough
fares of the city," said Mr.. Weatherly.
THE Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company has agreed to do this,
but the Tidewater company has baked
/ have tust received a letter from Su-
perintendent c. W. Ross of the Tide
water company and he t1atly refuses to
do any such thing.
Now I've got blood in my eye and
I'll Just see whether or not the Tide
water will do any such thing. | pro-
pose to see and see just as quick as l
can whether or not the city has the
authority to make Mr. Ross sprinkle
his street car tracks. He says he won't
do it.; / propose to make him do it,
This town Is dusty. Some parts or
it are mighty dusty. One of the big
gest dust makers is the street cars and
they've got to help take care of the
dust problem. The dust Ks filthy, it's
dangerous to health it's torDlenting, it's
expensive, for it ruins household fur
nishings and clothing. It's got to be
stopped If we can stop it and / pro-
pose to see that the Tidewater helps
in the process.
1--WE expect I'd pass the dust ordi-
nance tomorrow afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
CITY WILL SPEND $4,000
TO IMPROVE CITY JAIL

That plans had already been made to
spend over 5000 in making Improvements
on the city Jail was an announcement
made yesterday by City Commissioner
James Weatherly, who said he wished the
public to know that the city commission
long ago had realized the bad condition
of the bastile, and for some several
months have been making negotiations for
improvements, Mr.. Weatherly stated he
wished the matter to become known in
connection with the death of a white wom-
an in one of the cells of the jail Sunday.
while there might have been some
bad features connected with the death
of this woman, negligence of subordinates
or something of that kind said the COM
"at the same time l think it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
GRADED UNIONS TO MEET
Sunday School Workers Will Gather
Today at First Methodist

The regular weekly meeting of the
Women's Graded union will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock in the First Meth
odist church. All members of the union
are requested to be present at the meet
ing. as several matters of business will
be discussed.
In the evening at Gas o'clock the Men $
Graded union will hold meeting at the
First Methodist church. An effort is be-
ing made to have all the superintendents
In the district TO be present at this meet
ing.
Several important matters will be dis
cussed. among which will be one of the
sections. the home department. Mrs.
Jesse Wright will address the union on
this subject, after which several other
speakers will make short talks. The
matter will also be discussed by the
members Of the union in the various
section rooms All members OF the union
are requested to attend this meeting.
issued by three federal judges. That
ruling necessitates the application be-
fore Judge shelby and Judge Grubb
which may be made during the next
few days.
In connection with the new rates of
2l. cents on the Louisville and Nash
Vile il was announced that any pas
senger en- route to Athens north of De-
catur. would be charged 8 cents to De-
catur and "a cents from that point on.
The tariff has served to completely
BATTLE the young men engaged in sell
ing tickets here for the Louisville and
Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12

is only fair to let the public know that
three months ago the city commission,
after becoming cognizant of true condi-
tions, appropriated over $4,000 for the i'm
provement of the prison, and that the
plans are now in the hands Of Building
Inspector Matthews and have been ap-
proved.
THE Jail will be remodeled and will be
made to conform to the ideas of State
Prison Inspector Oates. We voluntarily
took the matter up with DIR. Oates over
three months ago and asked for his adj
vice and aid in the remodeling work. We
expect to make 1T entirely modern and
sanitary, with new plumbing fixtures, new
hospital rooms, better ventilation, new
hunks, more light and other such i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
RESOLUTIONS ON
SENATOR DEATH
Adopted by Chamber Of
Commerce Committee
WAS FOE OF PRETENSE
"In the Hour of Trial He Was No
Trimmer"-Smypathy rendered
to Bereaved Family in Their
Hour of Distress

At a meeting of the committee APP
pointed by w. P. G.. Harding, president
of the Chamber of Commerce, held yes
terday morning to draft resolutions on
the death of Senator Joseph f. Johnston,
a member of the chamber, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Memorial upon Senator Joseph r..
Johnston and resolutions upon his death.
'In the name of the Birmingham
Chamber of Commerce we deplore the
death of Senator Joseph r. Johnston,
but yesterday Birmingham most hon
ored citizen. He died at his high post
of duty while representing his beloved
Alabama in the Senate of the United
States. This position was but the climax
of long and useful life of three score
and ten. North Carolina gave him birth 10
years before the Civil War. and Ala
bama received him from her at its close,
young and ardent soldier OF the Lost
Cause fresh from its baptism of fire and
SCARED with the patriotic wounds of four
years of Confederate service. His sturdy
sense of duty revealed in that service,
was but the early type of that which
ulStlllB uNSDeu nun III SNtiy hSPeh lhiShN 't
his varied civic life.
Had Strong Convictions
whether as lawyer, banker, governor,
United States senator. plain citizen, or
churchman, he was known of all men as
man with convictions. strong and con-
stant, which he was inflexible to pursue
"In the hour of trial he was no trimmer
A.. H. 80 oh.
and pretences He stood forth a man
of stalNart character, genial in manners,
jovial in disposition. broad in his sympa-
thies, and sturdy and open in his friend
ships. He enjoyed wide popularity
among the people at large leading them
by his force and unfailing common sense.
AS man of affairs and in the conduct
of business, he was reliable. honest,
exact and methodical, sensible of his
duty to others as he was given the light
to see that duty. He lived without fear
and without reproach, and died leaving
an honored name as a proud heritage
to his family and to the state whose
toga he wore in the nations Senate.
Wherefore in respect to his memory, the
undersigned committee appointed to this
end, do hereby adopt the following res
olutions in behalf of the Birmingham
Chamber of Commerce:
Lament His Death
Resolved. /. That the Birmingham
Chamber of Commerce lament the death
of one of its most valued and distin-
gushed members, the late Senator Jo-
seph Forney Johnston, who departed this
life on August s, 1913. full of honors and
in the ripeness Of experience and use
fulness.
''Resolved @ That we tender to his
sorely bereaved family our sympathy and
coincidence in this their hour of distress
and to the community our sense of regret
at our common loss.
"Resolved 3. That copy of these
resolutions when ratified by full meet
ing of the chamber, be spread upon the
minutes of this chamber, and that the
secretary send copy Of the same to the
family of the deceased.
"HENRY L. SIMS.
Chairman.
"W. II. KETTIG.
John l.. PARKER.
BEN NJ. JACOBS.
"E. r. M'DAVID."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
MOVE OFFICES
Stallings & Brazleton Now in Title
Guarantee Building

Stallings & Brazelton, official court
reporters, have remobeds their offices
from the courthouse to the eighth floor
of the Title Guarantee building. The
removal was occasioned by the lack OF
room and the fact that the board OF
revenue was unable to furnish larger
quarters for the official reporters.
Jack t. Stallings. who has been away
Tor some time. returned yesterday and
assisted in the removal of the offices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12

by statute, although with the exception
OF the road fund and the license fund. it
is hard to prove that the city does not
now enjoy it's due proportion of benefits
from the taxes collected by the county.
The question remains, however, whether
as an administrative reform, and not as
mere relief measure, the city VIII be
benefited by a constitutional amendment
completely separating It from the county.
That we must decide.
Assuming that all the members may
be heard from within 10 days, let us set
Wednesday, August 20. at p. m at the
directors room of the Chamber of Com
merce, for the next meeting time. when
all letters will be read and discussion pur-
sred by the committee. Yours truly.
''HENRY UPSON. SIMS.
Chairman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
, City Officials Confer

City officials were in conference yes
terday in regard to the disposal of the
Belgian blocks. A certain amount is to
be allowed the property owners for the
Belgian blocks and the conference was
to decide upon this. 1t is understood
the matter has not been settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Urges Crawford's Acceptance

A letter TO George Gordon Crawford
was written yesterday by City Com
missioner Weatherly urging him to.
send In his acceptance as a member
the smoke board of consulting e
neers. Mr. Weatherly stated thai
hoped to have the smoke board on
lied soon, an in charge OF the en-
ment OF the smoke ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
Would Give Temporary Relief

This Is equivalent to increasing the
city rate from LOO to about 66: and while
1t is not quite so satisfactory to the prop
erty owner as increasing the CITY rate to
LOO. because 1t increases the state taxes
TO schools IN the same proportion that it
increases the city taxes; yet it has the
advantage or relieving the present needs
Oh the city without a constitutional
amendment, which even in the simplest
form is hard to obtain. Therefore II
should be held in reserve by you as a last
resource, If 1t becomes evident when the
Legislature meets in 1915 that no consti.u-
ticnal change can be then secured.
Mr.. McDowdells plan is only a tenn
porary plan, however, because half of the
increased city revenues produced bv n
can be legally collected only for the ma v
ment of the old bonds issued before 1901
Just as half of the present revenue must
be so applied. And while those bonds he
gin maturing in 1916, and the increased
tax may well serve to pay them as they
fall due, yet constitutional amendment
authorizing an Increased city rate. with
out limitation upon its application. would
be required as soon as those bonds are
paid.
Therefore, constitutional amendment
is required by every plan; but ii is well
to note before determining what sort of
constitutional amendment you prefer. that
various sorts of relief can be obtained
through legislative acts, whatever const-
tutional reform We should advocate. Be-
sides, Mr. McDowdell's method we may
note that the present distribution of the
liquor license money is purely statutory:
as is also the distribution of the road
fund, of which the city now gets SO small
share. And other funds now going into
the county treasury maybeXRdistributed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-12
me nest uot weatber To,

GROVES TASTELESS chill TO7
riches the blood. builds up thf
system and will wonderfully ST
and fortify you to withstand
pressing effect of the hot sun