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The Washington times., 1913-10-21

she was angyy to find the work finished,
for she wished to have some excuse for
Furnishing Rita. So the next morning
she went to town again and left six
sacks of potatoes to be planted, ten
chickens to be picked and five barrels
of apples to be packed nicely. After she
had gone the Red Dwarf came again,
and so much did he help Rita that by
dark all the work was done again, and
everything in perfect order.
"a l will get her a task she cannot do
tomorrow screamed the widow to
Iona. as they entered the house So in
the morning she brought Rita a bolt OF
silk, which had been stained by wine
till 1t was ruined
Il want this silk wa ashed. and all the
stains taken out, besides the other work
done. and air by sunset" cried the
woman as she and her daughter rode
away. Rita took the cloth and was
about to 60 to the spring TO wash II
when the Red Dwarf appeared.
Il viii clean this for you." he ex-
claimed. Into the kitchen he went. and,
! taking a bottle from his pocket, he wet
| the silk and laid it in the tub, then
washed 1t quickly-it was as clean as IL
there had never been stain near IL.
But as Rita stood clapping her hands
! with delight the wicked woman sud-
! denly returned-she wanted to find out
how the girl did so much work
''Ho. ho"' she cried. so this is your
/ friend who does your tasks for you?
l will break his impudent face for
| him. and the angry woman struck al
! who saw the blow coming. jumped for
| ward between the widow and the dwarf
the broomstick hitting her on the head
She fell senseless.
The dwarf picked her up in his arms
and dashed to the spring, where he
sprinkled water on fler face. In a few
! moments the girl opened her eyes. But
| II was to see-not the Red Dwarf, but
4 tall, handsome prince in purple vel
vet standing at her side and holding her
| hand.
| Il was the Red Dwarf" ne said, as
he bent his knee before her. But I an
now myself-a prince from beyond the
seas. AS a young man I was so selfish
that the trolls turned me into a dwarf
as a punishment, and said / must re-
main in that shape till some one was
unsclfish enough to save me from q
great danger. This you have done. AND
new as my bride you must return with
me to my kingdom"
! So hand In hand the prince an1 Rita
went back to the cottage TO tell the
J wicked woman about their coming wed
ding, then they set out for the prince.
kingdom. where they We're happily mar
| ried and lived for many, many Ions
years.
| TomorrCws story: ''Thr Crysta
l
The Washington times., 1913-10-21
Seen in the Shops

~ INCE. the introduction of the sep
arate skirt, waists of all descrip-
tions have taken quite jump.
While the hiGh-recked, tailored
style is still popular among a few, the
lcw-necked. long-sleeved blouse of fine
texture and late cut is more generally
worn. At the corner of Thirteenth and
+ streets there is woman's shop
which exploits the latter style made In
washable materials and most moderately
priced. Whether it is the so-called wom-
ans movement or fear of the bombas-
tic influence of Mrs. Pankhurst Is hard
to say, but, fOI some untold reason.
wcmen's clothing is beginning to be
worth the money that Is actually paid
out for 1t. This is shown in the quail
ity OF the newer blouses
True. that they are higher priced, but
the quality of material juatifes this
rise, and the ''made-up" goods them
selves last much longer than did the
older and more cheaply manufactured
styles. No material is stylish or pop
ular unless 1t combines the very plaus-
lille virtues OF being lately cut, and
washa Bile.
Crepes' botn SILK ana COTTON, hpc
wash silks and cleanable chifrOns cOnsti-
tute the materials from which the 81 %.
s2.95, 1886 and s. blouses at the shop
mentioned are made. Shoulder seams
arc dropped. sleeves as 4 rule are long.
and necks low in these waists. Madras
waists, washable and Of an attractive
Quality. are 81. while the more elab-
crate blouses In silk crepes and chif-
fons with embroidered vests which
smack of the Persian. are as high ds
81 and 81.
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Miss Christine Fox. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Duane e. Fox, will be married
to George Lewis Towne, of Des Moines,
Iowa, this evening at o'clock in St
Margarets Episcopal Church. the rector
of the church, the Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith, officiating.
The bride, who will be escorted and
given in marriage by her father, will
have as her matron OF honor, Mrs.
Frank Boughton Fox, and her brides
maids will be Miss Ethel Towne, Of Des
Mones. sister of the bridegroom; Miss
Antoinette Ray, Miss Laurie f. Smith,
and Miss Frances E. Smith. Little Miss
Dorothy Shaffer, the brides niece, will
be flower girl.
Nathan Clarence Towne, of Des
Moines, will be his brothers best man,
and the ushers will be Harvey Randall
Wicks, of Saginaw, Mich. Edgar
Woodbury. Bowen, of Detroit; Frank
Boughton Fox, and Newton Kennedy
Fox, brothers Of the bride.
After the wedding ceremony at the
church a reception for the relatives and
a few intimate friends will be held at
the home Of the brides parents in Twen-
Towne and his bride win leave for a
Western trip that will terminate at their
future home in Des Moines.
r.
Mr and Mrs. ]. Benjamin Mattingly
have sent out cards for the marriage
Of their daughter. Miss CIotilde Mat
tIngly, to Austin Cunningham on
Wednesday evening. November u. at
8 o'clock, in ST. Stephens Episcopal
Church.
=
Mrs. Critten and Miss Marjorie Crit
| ten have returned to Washington from
a series of visits in New York and
| Philadelphia. and opened their house in
Leroy place for the winter. They spent
| the spring and summer in California,
| returning via Panama.
! r
Mrs. Royal b. Bradford and Miss
Bradford have returned to Washington
and opened their residence in p street
for the winter Admiral Bradford will
join his family within a short time.
-
Mrs. William F. Draper and Miss
| Marguerite Draper will return to Wash
| ington this week and open their hand
| some residence in Farragut square for
the winter. The house is now being put
| in readiness for their coming. Mrs.
Draper and her daughter left Washing
! ton last January for Egypt and spent
! the spring IN Europe. returning to their
| place at Manchester, Mass. for the
summer.
| RpCkuood TIpar and Miss
| Francs Hoar have taken the house a,
winter season. They will open their
Washington residence late in the
| winter.
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Collier have
returned TO Washington from theiI
wedding trip and are at home at 100
East Capitol street. Mrs. Collier was
formerly Miss Anne Stewart
-
Cards have been received in Washing
ton frUm J. Parry Lukens. of Philadel
phia, for the marriage Of his daughter
Miss Mary WoTraIl, to Girard nari.
Blasdel, of Washington. ID. c. The wed
ding will take place Wednesday after
noon, October %, at 4:2G o'clock at Grey,
stone, the home OF the brides father
at Woodlyn. Pa. After December l, Mr.
| Hlasdel and his bride will De at homo a
the Fenwick APARTMENTS. Swarthmore
Pa.
=
The Spanish Minister and Sonora dt
Riano are expected to return to the
legation in the Avenue of the President,
within . day or two, .-.
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TomorrUw's story: The Crystal
CavCrns."
The Washington times., 1913-10-21

= INCE the introduction of the sep
arate skirt. waists of all descrip-
J tions have taken quite a jump.
While the hiGh-recked, tailored
The Washington times., 1913-10-21
Bans FELLOWSHIP Costumes.

CHICAGO. Oct. 21.-Guests at "Pil-
lowslip" parties must wear something
more than pillowslips and sheets, rul-
ed Judge Dolan. in fining four alleged
participants, two men and two wom-
en- s25 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
THIS is THE ONLY

Brand new and absolutely modern home
east of 10th street within two blocks of
Highland avenue for the price; 1t is a
Q story, 9 room home with hardwood
floors throughout; beamed ceilings; all
the built in features; furnace and ce-
ment basement; downstairs is a recep-
ton room. dining room, library, buffers
pantry and kitchen; upstairs are three
bedrooms, two tile baths and glassed
in sleeping porch; beautiful paper and
fixtures: garage and servants house on
see this. Price, $1,000, $500 cash and $40
month.
L. MOORE r. L. & ms. CO.,
Phone 414. ao9-11 Empire Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
CHAMP CLARK IS 4
YEARS OLD FRfD N.

washington, March 7.--spealer ca,
was cs years Of age today He al
he felt much younger. The speaker sI[as
the day quietly in his ofTice receivfng ~
ers and congratulations.s y He recalled ~
slave act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
New Bowling Record !

Toledo, O., March 7.-With.i scordl
2s7 Louis Huebner Of Chicago set =
American bowling. congress mark In
tournament here today. The formsr.
ord, made last year in Chicago, was
held by L. veilstick OF Kansas CITY.
Efuebner's first game today tet. the !
ord. After nine straight strikes be opsl
the tenth game withsa 7-lo split q
first ball. missing Sa1totsthsr - tA6s(
ond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
FOR SALE

For SALE or EXsH1NGEs~>sls 400 eonify
II, modern $1,000 South Highland home,
rooms; good trade to right party. Adj
dress Z6S, Age-Herald. s-6-4t
FOR SALE-One 5-year- r-old mare, gem
tie, safe for ladies, also one 4-yesr-
old Shetland pony, both sound. e. v.
Dorse, 169 North 51st street, Wood
lawn. Phone NJ. 516. 31-2t
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lone CENT A WORD|0NE CENT A WORD|

eent . wore . aayp 40 ID.
taken for Iess than 2Sc for first fnser.
tten. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
Semi Central

Property just off of 20th street
100 feet of street from =
age renting for $4,000 per
month. This property is within
two blocks of where there is
more than three million dollars
being spent in new buildings.
price S30.000-on terms.
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FOUND

F0TND-Sum of money. business section
OF city on Third avenue Thursday morn
ing: claimant must state amount, kind
denominations. See MIR. Harrison. 1912
Empire Bldg.
FOCND--A bunch of keys Thursday aft
ernoop at corner of 1st avenue and 21st
f street: owner can get same by calling
at this office and paying for ad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

Corner containing more than
$4,000 square feet in less than
one block OF where there is more.
than two million dollars being
spent in new buildings. Ii you
want to make big profit, buy
this corner. Birmingham CEN
tral property Is sure to grow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-Ore cent q word q day; NO aa
taken for hess than csc for first inser-
tlon. CASH must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

RATES--0ne c.nt . word tfayy no ~.
taken for less than ADO for first tnser-
ton. Caeh mnat nrcOsn pMny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
ONE Cent A WORD

RATEs-One eazt . wsRA . day, Ne ad
taken for less than 26c for frat lpser-
tfon. Cash Enust acconpany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
South
HIGHLAND Homes

New 8 room brick. equipped with
every known Improvement, hard
wood floors in every room, hand
some fixtures. beautifully paper
ed, south of Highland avenue in
one of the best locations. Can
arrange attractive terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

AT the Birmingham hotel steam heat.
ed, screened, electric lighted and all
service of a first class hotel: SIS per
month and up s@-= To- 25- If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
If You
Want a Piece of

Business property that will ma ke
you rich, let me show you this
close in corner at once. Has
a good building on it renting
now for $3.50 per month ana the
rents can be increased when
present lease expires. This cor
ner is located right in the spot
where property Is enhancing ev-
cry day. Price 77.500-z-on
terms. Don't miss this one. II
is the last corner to be had in
this location for the above price
and the improvements are good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
HOMES
FOR RENT.

HOMES
FOR RENT.
Good eight-room home on the
Southside, near 18th street, car,
strictly modern, rents for S45
One of the incest homes in the
city. Ten rooms and large
sleeping porch.
Attractive home just off High
land Ave, 10 rooms, three baths.
garage and servants room. This
is a bargain.
Beautiful nine-room home near
Highland Ave. Close to Lake
view school. This Is one of the
best locations in the city. Rea-
sonable rent.
Nice eight-room home in Nor
wood, corner lot. rents for $40.
We have number of good
homes for rent and take pleas
ure in showing them.
MALONE-McCONNELL CO.,
o0e4 srd Ave. Phone 123s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

FOR RENT-April l, z or rooms, con-
Meeting, and nicely arranged for house,
Keeping; large back porch, on car line.
Main 3l42-W. 1f29 Glen Iris avenue.
2-h-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

NATIONAL HOUSE. Dels N. ed St,
nicely furnished rooms from 25c up.
2-20-30t
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uAHE-ARE-WIH.

HAyE-ARE-WILL.
We HAVE sold FARMS, we ARE selling
FARMS. we WILL. continue to sell
FARMS. BUT through an increase in
our selling force we are prepared TO
list city and suburban property, and
this end of our business will be handled
by expert statesmen who know city
values and can get results. Automobile
service, of course. ~
INGRAM REALTY CO,
18th Floor Empire Bldg. Phone Main 1877.
3-S-3t
FOR SAIE-Lot i'll Oak Hill cemetery, ia
square feet, cheap for cash. Call Main
4s72. 3-S-2t
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FOR RENT-ROOMS

THE AVALON-All outside rooms. fur
mace heat: modern conveniences;
moderate price: bath free. 210O 9th
avenue. 5-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

THIS brand new bungalow is going to
be sold this week and If you want q
strictly modern home with 7 rooms. 1t
will be to your advantage to see this.
Hardwood floors in every room, beamed
ceilings, all the built-in features. Hand
some electric fixtures; beautiful import
ed English paper; living room. dining
room, buffers pantry and kitchen, three
bed rooms and glassed sleeping porch.
Tile bath, with tile shower adjoining.
Cement basement in which there are
two servants rooms. Located, alley
corner lot, on paved street. South High
s lands. one block of ear. Call on us to
see this. Price, s6000-$50o cash and fp
per month.
EDWARD l.. MOORE r. T.. g. ms. co /,
2O9-10-11 Empire Bldg. Phone 444.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
FOR RENT

-S-5Gs-<zGsGsz>,z-s.
FOR RENT-A store 40 feet and incnes
in front, 4S feet and inches In the
rear and 212 feet deep, four stories nlgn,
with light court on each side, with base
ment under entire floor, with freight ana
passenger elevator, sprinkler system,
Carey roof and is ceiled and nicely
equipped in every way; on Second ave
nue., North Nashville, Tenn, running
back to First avenue. north. and mt
tie north of the entrance of Union depot
to Second avenue, This store has oeen
occupied by L. Jonas & Co. for the past
10 years as millinery store, It being
too large for their business at the time
they took possession. which they have
since outgrown. 1t is the best stand IN
: the city of Nashville for a millinery
store. The Jonas lease expires on tue
1st of January, 1914, but their new ouild-
ing being completed on the 1st of July,
1918, they will give possession sooner.
This building will be put In shape and
oyerhauled for new tenant. This Is
an opportunity for anybody in the
wholesale millinery business to get
desirable location in. Nashville, Tenn.
Rent asked for this property is 5000 a
year. Buntin & Co., 10 Arcade, Nash
Vile, Tenn. 2-2-lOt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

NICELY furnished upstairs front room.
hot bath at all hours, house screened,
Bell phone, e212 4th avenue, north
Il 81 -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
POULTRY

FAWN Indian Runner Duck ESgs, can
selling few sittings from our choice
stock; 10 for $50. On account excel
lent facilities on our large farm our
ducks are healthy and strong. produc-
Farm. MA 1st avenue. 3-f-sat-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
FOR SALE

HARD 10 BELIEVE.
That the world is bankrupt, but
It's true. 1t owes more than it
can ever pay and CREDIT alone
Keeps business going. CREDIT is
nothing more than CONFIDENCE.
Wnere then, are real values found?
only in land-land' that will pro-
duce the necessities Of life. Stocks,
and even government bonds may
become worthless. Any jar given
the giant, CREDIT. depreciates the
value of city property. There are
more people each year who have
70 be fed-who ever heard of farm
values depreciating under any cir
cunstances? Where do you want
YOUR investment?
We have desirable farms all over
the state, and gladly furnish re-
liable information concerning any
OF them. Call or write.
INGRAM REALTY CO,
Thirteenth floor Empire Bldg.
Phone Main 1897.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
WANTED-AGENTS

WANTED-AEENT
WzETED6 ED~Rep prsss nfSiiSss fof tho
Standard Home company, which has
nearly $2,00O,000 assets, to take ap-
plications for contracts on which
loans are made to buy. or build
houses, loan returned at $3.50 per
month on the $1,000. plus per cent
interest. For particulars write or call
on P. M. Higgins, 1902 American
Trust Bldg. Birmingham, Ala.
S-5-tf
AGENTS wanted. either sex, excellent
opportunity for right parties; hustlers
of good address and appearance re-
CURED Call l or p. M, 3S4 Brown
Marx bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

FURNISHED rooms. complete for light
housekeeping; dishes, linen, gas stove,
cheap rent. 4121 Sd ave. south, Avon
aale ses 3-6-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

New bungalow just being completed
beautifully finished throughout, phone
us quick about this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

FOR RENT-Lovely room. steam heat
shower bath. brick house; all conven-
fences. Gentlemen preferred. 604 North
goth street or Main 7360-J 3-5-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
DENTIaT8

FINE dentis3sy. Ds. ~ J. Messy. ever
Jefferson County bank, Room So!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

Attractive 5 room apartment; .prettily pa
pered; modern; every convenience; $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

FOR RENT.
One of the incest homes on Highland
avenue, worth s10O, can lease for $50
A. A. GAMB$LL & CO.,
Nothing But Real Estate.
ZIG North 21st Street. Phone Main g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

TWO furnished and two unf,1rnished
rooms for light housekeeping 21o0
7th avenue. Inquire 21I4 9th avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

NANTED-rWo neat appearing young
women for soliciting, no canvassing;
must be neat. Address BIO, Age-Her-
aid. sF
WANTED-Two ladies as organizers for a
ladies' auxiliary to well known frater-
nal order already established withwover
1000 lodges and half million members,
previous experience not necessary. Ad-
dress M. Fl. Abell 223 First National
Bnk Bldg. 3-S-3t
WANTED--Evssy lady in Birmingham to
get her husband, father. brother or
sweetheart to join the Loyal Order of
Moose before the charter closes. For
further particulars. call ON M. II. Abel,
223 First National Bank Bldg. 3-8-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

FOR RENT-Choice cottage, good repair,
Cotton ave-, near ith St, one block OF
cars, $3.50. II. d. Smith, 206 Hood Bldg.
3-6-3t
FOR RENT--A large barn. 2212 9th ave-
nue. J. r. Whitaker. 3-i-bt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

PLUMBING, BATH TUB. CLOSET
SINK. I.AVATORY AND TANK, FIVE
fIECES, $36 l SELL ANYBODY
NOW is YOUR TIME. PHONE 2o7
w. r. BREWER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
WANTED


saAVlNlTiSc at issl 7f6 ave. SIS Il
NANTED-YoU TO KNOW THAT WE
HAVE CUT THE PRICES OF PoTA-
PRICES, 15c PER PKG, FOR CSC.
THE BPCKEYE ALABA CHIPS WILL
STILL MAINTAIN THEIR STAND
ARD OF EXCELLENCE. PURITY
AND CLEANLINESS, AND WILL BE
FOUND TO BE THE BEST ARTICLE
FOR BANSUETS AND ALL FAMILY
USES. TRY THEM. 2-27-15t
WANTED-Every lady in Birmingham to
attend the silver souvenir matinee at
the Best theatre every Friday, / p. m.
to p. M; every lady will receive one
of those beautiful Rosalie silver spoons;
they are worth more than the price or
admission. If you once see them you
Will surely want a set-just think of 1t,
only 60 cents spent for admission gets
you a set. You can't afford to let this
60 by. s-e-7t
AVANTED--Everyb body to know that the
Best theatre is giving away hundreds
of premiums every week to patrons OF
the theatre, such as dolls, pocket knives.
Japanese china sets of various kinds;
also American china, fruit, pie and berry
sets, the coupons are free and are given
with every admission; visit the Best
just once and you will become steady
patron; our motto is clean SHOW and
q clean theatre courteous treatment 10
cur patrons; the latch string is always
out. Won't you accept this invita-
ton and come. e. l.. Laenhart, Man
aaer. 3-2-ft
WANTED--To give away nice dry shaw
ings. Ewart Lumber Co., 46i7 First ave-
nue. 3-6-4t
WAN NIED--To purchase, 5 room cottage
in Woodlawn. What have your No
agents. Address E-e9, care Age-Herald.
3-7-2t
PROMPT. RELIABLE. REASONABLE
AND SATISFACTION. IF THIS
MEANS ANYTHING 70 YOU l
WILL APPRECIATE MAKING YOUR
CLOTHES. CALL IN AND SEE THE
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BEST
GRADE WooLENs FOR SPRING AND
SUMMER. HOME OF WORLDS BEST
= HATS.
GOODMAN. THE TAILOR,
2si n. 18TH STREET.
3-1-4t-sat
NANTED-To rent from owner or agent
residence in desirable section. I to 8
rooms: s35 to $40: must be in good shape.
ADDRESS stating price and location Ad-
dress A-7o, care Age-Herald.
WANTED--MALE HELP
II GLOW nat h9toi Cs @VlV Oh afcuucs
1-4-tf
WANTED-All around baker at once.
Freeman Bros, Fayette, Ala. 3-5-4t
NrEsD-F'irst class manager for col
lection department.; must be capable
Of handling correspondence. Address
d. II. j., care Age Herald. 3-7-St
experienced newspa-
per solicitors; money making propo-
sition for good men. Apply 451 Hood
Bldg. 3-7-3t
WANTEl5-A first class stenographer for
law office near Birmingham; good sal
airy and fine opportunity TO study law
Answer by letter. L-69, care Age-Her-
aid. 3-7-3t
WANTED-First class young white bar
Der. union man. Acme Barber Shop, Bes-
semer. Ala.
WANTED-A live furniture collector and
salesman; must be an installment man,
sober, able to make bond and willing
to leave city. Call 212S Third ave.
WANTED-Two able bodied white men,
between the ages of twenty-one (2i and
flfty-five t55) years, to join the Loyal
Order of Moose. For further particulars
call on NJ. H. Abel 223 First National
Bank Bldg, S-S-3t
WANTED-HELP
MEN, Women. set government parcel post
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

TWO nce rooms. furnished or uffur-
nished, also room and board 1916 sth
avenue. north. 2-7at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

Good eight-room home on the
Southside. near 18th street, car,
strictly modern, rents for $40.
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WANTED-HELP
WANTED statesmen

salesman. also man to
travel position will lead to 5000 a
year job to ambitious man of good
character Ed Fisk. S05 Alabama State
Land Bldg. call a. m. 3-5-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08
HOMES
FOR RENT.

Eleven room dwelling located right at
Five Points; excellent condition; three
baths. servants rooms; this dwelling is
attractively finished and can be had at
moderate rental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-08

FURNISHED rooms, complete for light
housekeeping; dishes, linen, gas stove.
cheap rent. aI21 Sd avenue. south. Avon
dale. o,5-5t.aoa
New-York tribune., 1913-12-24
S 0 S FROM THE ARCTIC
First Call from Icy Regions
Ever Heard at Bergen.
fBy cable to The Tribune. !

London. Dec n" Bergen is working
g o s. Wait and listen" This was
the message which went the round OF
Europe's wireless stations at | o'clock
this morning, and it was soon realized
that the first wireless call for help ever
received from the Arctic Circle was
coming through.
warning message came almost
simultaneously on Monday morning
from stations at Norddeich, Germany 3.
and Scheveningen. Holland, and u
next London knew was faint mesS lge
tanned out at Bergen: Your sig nals
worry weak ] can hardly hear 70 H."
The fact was then establishef. that
the Norwegian steamship Ssgnvald
IarI had gone ashore on the ',.ofoden
Islands. six hundred miles north OF
Bergen. This is double the working
distance OF the ship. and to enable
Bergen TO communicate ALL stations as
far south as Bordeaux Ws re asked to
close down so that the faint signals
might be read. No more definite news
of the accident is yet t9 hand