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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-06-21
InfantlIe Announcements.

Hopper : Is the baby getting old
enough to entertain himsef2
Popper-No, but he rolled out of bed,
broke window and fell downstairs to-
day, and we are feeling much encour-
aged.-St. Louis Republie
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-06-21
Nothing Compulsory About It.

Three different walters at a southern
hotel asked little prim, precise Har-
ward professor at dinner, in quick suc-
cession, II he would have soup. A little
annoyed, he said to the last waiter
who asked: as IL compulsory" mo,
sab. /" answered our friend and brother
mo. sab. / think 1t am mock tur-
tie"
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-06-21
NEW ATHLETIC GAME.
II II Called Battle Ball and Can -
Played Indoors Or Ont.

r Il Called BattIs 1AH ~ n
Played Indoors Or Ont.
One Of the newest Of games, and one
that is apparently destined to be very
popular, is battle ball. Among its adj
vantages is that 1t can be played in any
season Of the year, being equally suit
able for indoors or out.of doors
At the same time it is more athletic
than the great majority Of indoor
games, combining, as it does, various
features Of baseball, football, bowling,
handball, tennis and cricket.
The game is especially adapted for
gymnasium use, it having been in
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-06-21
oNE-PIEcE GARMENT.

why Its Fair Inventor Considers 1t the
Idoal Bicycle Skirt.
Three ''bicycle women" were talling
the other day, and, Of course, it goes
without saying that they were talking
of wheels and of the time they had
made, and above all they were talking
of this seasons bicycle gowns. They
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-06-21
what He Needed.

Gus De smith-You have very larss
rars.
Gilhooley-Yes, my ears are large.
ALI 1 lack now to be perfect ass L
your brains. Texas Sifsings-
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-06-21

A plumber and poet show dinercnt types
OF man In peculiar Ways
The plumber We often me laying his pipes.
While the pet is piping his inysi
m r. Wori1
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
DIR. LoVETT RESIGNS,
AFTER TWO YEARS sUcoEssFUB WORK AS PRESIDENT OF SPRING LAKE COLLEGE

AFTER TWO YEARS SUCCESSFUL WORK AS PRESIDENT OF SPRING LAKE COLLEGE
 SPRINGvILLE, April 6.-lSpecial. l-To the great surprise of our people Dr. J. A. B. Lovett on yesterday resigned the presi- dency of Spring Lake college. pr. Lpvett. with his able corps of teachers, has made great success of our college, and there will be universal regret at his contemplated re- moval. When he came here, some two years ago, our town was all demoralized, educationally. trying to maintain two schools, each supported by it's own re- ligious adherents. Under the conservative influence of Dr. Lovett these high schools were united and Spring Lake college estab- lished in handsome building. pr. Lovett will have the pleasure of feeling that he of education in this community, and the spirit of his aggression and progression in the matter of Christian education will long be felt when he is gone from us.
 The following is Dr. Lovett's resignation and the answer of the board of trustees:
 SPRINav1LLE, April 5, 1895. To the Board of Trustees. Spring Lake Col GENTLEMEN: With view of seeking, and returning to city school work, I hereby tender to you my resignation as president of Spring Lake college, to take effect at the expiration of the present college year. In retiring from the position with which you honored me some two years ago, and In which have enjoyed your uniform CO., operation and warm friendship, do so with sincere regrets. l rejoice with you at the success already achieved by your new institution of learning, and whatever may be my lot in the future, the memory of my two years labor in your midst will afford me pleasure, With assurances of respect, 1 am, truly yours, J. A. B. LovETT.
 On even date with the above the board communicated the following:
 pr. J. A. B. Lovett, President Spring Lake College
 DEAR SIR: In accepting your resignation as president of Spring Lake college, to take effect at the expiration of the present ses- sion, we do so with regret, feeling that it's organization and success as an institution have been largely due to your untiring eff forts. In your resignation and contem- plated removal from our midst not only will the educational interests suffer, but our town and community will lose one of their best, most energetic and thorough- going citizens. Vegas board of trustees, do heartily indorse your management of Spring Lake college, and again express our regrets that you have determined to with draw from us. We most cheerfuly com mend you to any community that may be so fortunate as to procure your valuable services. Respectfully,
 A. w. WooDALL,
 President Board of Trustees.
 J. ". ASH, Secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE
No. 2, Independent Order B'Nai Brith, to Convene in Montgomery Soon.
 Review of the Order.

MONTGOMERY, April 6.-The twenty second an nnual convention of District Grand Lodge No. 2, Independent Order B'n mai Brith will take place in this city on April 21 and continue until the 24th. About ninety delegates, representing sixty eight lodges, scattered throughout seven states will attend. The district has a member ship of about 2SO0, has an endowment or insurance feature, which is optional, and a reserve fund of s250, ,000. It supports and contributes to two orphan asylums, one located at New Orleans, the other at Ceve- land; one hospital and home for aged and infirm, the Iouro inhrmary at New Or leans. Besides other charities, which are dispensed throughout the year, the or der Is devoted to intellectual and cultural work by system of lectures, discussions and literary work. At these annual gath erings besides the regular routine of re- viewing the works of the Ia.t year and planning for the future and lnterchanging ideas of how best to promote the interests of the order as set forth in the preamble, social pleasures are indulged in.
 The two local lodges, Emau uel andsAla- bama, who number 1855 members, have prepared an entertainment for their guests. On Sunday noon, Fist tinstaut many of the delegates will be entertained at dinner. On Sunday night there will be literary ex- ercises, an oration by Mir. Charles Rosen of New Orleans, an essay by MT. Natheu Cohen of Nashville, interspersed by music and song. On Monday our young talent will present romance, farce and comedy at Hirscher Bros. Montgomery theater, and treat is in store for the lovers of the drama. On Tuesday afternoon an elaborate barbecue and outing will be given at Jack son 's lake. On Tuesday night the Standard club will give a reception and ball in honor of the visitors. On Wednesday night the entertainment will conclude with a theater party to listen to Sousa's celebrated band.
 During this convention much business of importance will be transacted, notably action on a special report for plan of graded assessments in connection with the endowment. Nine delegates will be elected to represent district No. at the constitu- tiopal grand lodge, which convenes at Cin- cinnati on April 28. This body meets once in five years and y3gulates the business ot the districts, of which there are now ten, whose seals are located as follows: No. l, New York; No. 2, Cincinnati; No. 8, Philadelphia; No. 4, San Francisco; No. 5, Baltimore; No. 6, Chicago; No. 2, New Orleans; No. 8, Germany; No. 9, Roumania; No. 10, Prague, Austria Bohemia.
 Another important matter to come up will be the consideration of measures look ing to the esta blishment of man ual train ing school, either In connection with the Jewish Widows and Orphans home of New Orleans, or as separate institute.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07

has been down in Lowndes, but returned yesterday. He has only few days in which 10 take testimony in rebutLai, and will commence here again Monday.
 The music facul y of the Alabama Con- ference Female college, consisting of Prof. D. L. Gardiner and Misses Wheeler and slayton, gave a delightful concert at the college chapel last Friday night. There was a large audience present and the music was well rendered and highly enjoyed. They lett last night for Auburn, where the concert will be repeated.
 Children's day will be celebrated at the Pre- byteriaH church Sunday. The young people have made very extensive pf epara- tioUs aud the exercises will no doubt be very interesting.
 Little Willie Thompson, aged 12, and Magruder Abercrombie lad about the same age, ran away u few days ago and went to Atlanta to take in the sights. MT. I thompson tried to have them intercepted at Opehka, but the train had passed through. Mrs. Abercrombie has since left for Atlanta to visit her sister and if possible will bring the little youngster back when she returns.
 MT. John BiIbro received a telegram Sunday stating that his son Charlie of Rome, Ga., was very low. He lett M ondsy and arrived there a short while before his son died.
 Mrs. T. c. Drakeford, who was unior- tunately stricken with paralysis a few MT. B. c. Dryer of yonr city and Dr. Tom Dryer of Huntsville, are both here, also their wives.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul LoGrand, Mir. Lee Mcclellan and Mis-, May Cronilin, all of Montgomery, were the guests of Mir. C. w.. Thompson last Sunday.
 MT. Sidney Hurd of Atlanta is here on a visit to relatives.
 Miss Maynie Henderson Of Chattanooga, :, who has been the guest of Mir, and Mrs. E . c. Gibson, has returned home.
 Miss Dora Pratt, charming young lady of Prattville, is here on a visit to Miss Maggie Smith.
 Mir. Augustus Barnes of Opelika was here on legal business this week.
 Colonel Bulger of Dadeville was here a few days ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
WOMEN IN SESSION.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Conference at Union Springs-A Large Attendanoe-Personal
 and General.

UNION SPRINGS, April 6. 6.--ISpecial Cor respondsnce. ]-The Womsn's Foreign Mis- sionary conference met in the Methodist church on the evening of April 4. There are between eighty and hundred dele- gates, and they are meeting with royal welcome from the local society, who are famous for their hospitality.
 The conference was called to order by the president, Mrs. Dowdell, in the chair. An address of welcome was then read by Mrs. Hurt, wife of the pastor, which was re- sponded to by the president. Mrs. Dow. dell presides with grace and dignity, and the large audience were delighted with this well ordered meeting of ladies.
 Mrs. Mark Andrews is corresponding secretary for the state, Miss Goodwin sec. retary and treasurer and Mrs. Smith re- cording secretary. The meetings will Be held twice each day through Sunday. The personnel of the conference Is very fine.
 Tho Ladies' Memorial association will hold their Confederate museum on Friday and Saturday, the 18th and 18th tnstants. Quite fine collection of war relics have been gathered together, and every one who attends will be well tek Id on Examining
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07

these relics of "bygone day,n and many eyes will fill and hearts beat sadly as they recall the days of anguish and nights oi sorrow that are associated with the grand and glorious lost cause.
 Rev. Charles L. Boyd, principal of the male academy, will deliver the address op Memorial Day, the t6.h instant. l am sure the man and the occasion will meets and the ladies have cause o congratulate themselves on their selection.
 Our town had it's share of visitors on last Friday to witness the unveiling of the mon unent, and every one enjoyed the beauti !. fni figure of the Bonnie Soldier Boy, which is pronounced by competent critics to be very fine piece of work.
 Our citizens are anxious to have Governor Oates make decision regf rding the ap- pointment of a justice oi the peace, for which there are two applicants. Consld- erable interest has been created, and 1t would relieve matters very much to have him make his cho.ce.
 The miiliners will have their spring openings on Thursday, April II, at which time the feminine heart will beat happily PERSONAL.
 Dr. N. P. Barber oi Columbus, one of the directors oi the cotton mills, was iu the city Tuesday.
 Mir. T. II. Watts of Montgomery was here last Friday on legal business.
 Miss AlIce Anderson of Montgomery and Miss Carton oi Senoia, Ga., are guests or hlIS. 0eOTRe fleTSe.
 MT. Will Stahely of Macon, Ga., is v!s- iting his paren s.
 Miss Julia Ramsey ot Ozark is with her mother in this p ace.
 Mrs. F. J. Norman of New Orleans is on a visit to relatives in our town.
 Miss Charlotte Stahely, who has been teaching in Georgia, is at home for vaca- ton.
 Dr. M. g. Andrews of Eufaula will oc- cupy the pulpit of the Methodist church Sunday morning.
 TIPS FROM FAC-SIMILE. TRUssvILLE, April 6.-[opecial Core. spondence. l-f. W Worihington,wn wno recently leased about 1000 acres of Ian from the Trussville Land company is having il fenced in end now has large force Of men at work, and in a few years will have one of the pest farms in north Alabama. Mesdannes Ben and John Brszsal of Bir- mingnam were on a visit this wet to Rev. MT. w. O. WagGoner and family.
 Mrs. w. P. Hickman, who has been quite ill this winter, Is some better. C. w. Hickman, her son, has been with her this week.
 Dr. s. w. Acton hss been quite sick this week, but his many friends wiil be glad 10 know he is up again. MT. Charles D. Smith who has lived here about four years aud Is one of the lessees of the Trussville furnace, has move1 to Bir- mingham. His legion of frien0s regret very much to lose hlnl and his accomplished wife.
 Dr. A. W. McGaha, pastor Of Trussville Baptist church, breaches here tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
THE BODY FOUND.

RIVERSIDE, April 4.-l6pecial Corre- spondence. 1.-The body of M. c. Graddy, who fell from the bridge into the Coosa river January last, was found floating in the river about mile below here today in a badly decomposed state. A coroner's jury was empsnelled here today and returned a verdict of accidental drowning. The re- mains were inferred at Fishing Creek church today. MT. Graddy was native of Griffin, Ga. where he was we'll known. He leaves wife and two children.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
SAVE MONEY.

I find that I will have to sacrifice my entire stock of fine groceries, so come and get them at your own prices, at 2OO0 Second avenue. A. B. Mckinney. 4-6-at
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
HECTOR LANE WAS THERE. HE FAvoRs FREE AND UNLIMITED COIN.

AGE WITH AN ''IF.'
 ATHENS, April 6.-[Special. 1-The free silver mass meeting was largely attended today. Dr. Theodore Westmoreland was chairman. Hon. H. D. Lane and Hon. k. A. McClellaud made short talks. The .ormer favored free and unlimited coinage ,i silver and of gold, if 1t was measure within the democratic party. Mir. McClel- land favored it as an absolute necessity, .or the salvation of the country, regardless 1fparty. q
 Resolutions were adopted urging the people to call beat meetings and organize clubs all over the country for the free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver. It is thought that a majority of the people in the country are in favor of the move.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
"A PINE SHOWING
Of Taxable Property in Eufaula-An Orderly Town-Memoria Day to
 Be Appropriately Observed.

EUFAULA April 6.-lSpecial Correspond ence. IA committee appointed to assess the city real estate made their report at recent meeting of the council, as follows: Taxable property, sS22, ,S50;. not taxable, S175, ,C05, making total of $997 1855.
 The city marshaPs report for the past month was one of very unusual occurrence. He stated that he had not collected 1 cent for fines during the time, so exceptionally good had been the order and quietude of the ely.
 Mir. E. B. Young, cashier of the Eufaula National bank, is in receipt of letter from a manufacturers' agent in Atlanta, Ga. !, who is iDquiring about this city with view of locating large furniture plant in < Grand Rapids, Mich, who are desirous of moving south. Mayor Mckenzie is putting forth every effort to have him visit and look over the city and discuss the matter In person.
 Memorial Day will be duly observed here. The ladies met at the residence of MT. w. D. Jelks on Wednesday evening last and reorgaDized the association with president; Mrs. w. D. Jelks, vice-pres dent; Mrs. W. T. Simpson, secretary; Mrs. ., P. Roberts, treasurer. The officers will appoint the different committees, an orator will be chosen, and the programme prom ises to prove very interesting one.
 The Eufaula Times is making prepara- tons to get out an Easter edition on Sun- day. .a
 A dissolution sale of the stock of goods belonging to Beringer. Strauss 6 West was made here yesterday. Mir. A. Beringer became the purchaser for s5500.
 aAt the last meeting of the city council, held in this city, a motion was made to name the city cemetery. The citizens have been requested to suggest names and a de- cision will be made at the next meeting of the council.
 The municipal election which was re- gently held iu Clayton will be contested by quo warranto proceedings in the circuit court, except as to the marshal, which has been conceded. The mayor and council men have been sworn in, however.
 It is claimed by some of our citizens that light frost fell here yesterday morning.
 TUSKEGEE TATTLE.
 TUsKEaEE, April 6.-[6pecial Oorre- spondence. ]-Circuit court has been in ses- sion here this week. Owing to the absence of Judge Denson ,who is sick, ex- Attorney. General W. L. Marina of Montgomery pre- sided. There were very few cases of any importance. The grand jury finished their labors, finding twenty one true bills.
 The forty days allowad Judge Cobb for taking testimony in the contest case expired Saturday. Since then Captain Goodwyn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
The Dark Horse for Judge Ran = dolph's Place.
FREE SILVER AT ATHENS
The Meeting Was Large-Clubs the Keynote-Alabama by
 Wire and Mali.

MONTGOMERY, April 6.-GSpecial. 1.-The ,,rooate judge of Montgomery matter is ieally nov before the examiner of public accounts, who may not get through his investigations until Wednesday next, April 10, the day allowed by law for officers settle or become deinq The sovernnr cannot, 1t is stated, act and de- clare that office vacant aud the judgs in default until that day; and that being tue case, everything until then remains in -tatu quo. The candid 4tes so far as known Ire: Judge w. s. Thorington, Capt. E. A. iraham, Ray Rushton, Dr. J. B. Gastoo, Cieorge NJ. Marks, Peter B. Martin and J. ". A. Sanford, ST.
 MT. c.. w. Craik, whose name as can ,.idate was mentioned in a Birmingham paper several days ago, states positively nat he is uot candidate, but that he and -.lr. c. G. Abercrombie, both bondsmen [ Randolph, have joined in signing MT. Jay Rush,oa's petition, whose father is mother one of the bondsmen, and strong fort is being made to help Mir. Ray Rush. ton in his claim for the position.
 or course no one can tell with an y degree of accuracy who the governor ultimately may select. He stated that he has not in |. timated as to who may be the one, has not offered the position to any one and is en- firely nou-com initial and not pledged as yet 10 any one and will not be until all information is obtained. Then, when the time comes, he will according to law look into the matter and make up his mind as to ihe man, who perhaps, but not likely, may he dark horse.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
DADEVILLE DOTS.

DADRvILLE, April 4.-tSpacial Corre- spondence. ]-R7v. Sam P. Jones lectured here today. The court house was crowded. {. He was introduc, d by Rev. l.. NJ. Wilson as the worlds greatest preacher. He said he thought most of the populists would get to heaven, but few to Washington. He made a grand talk. It was more than was expected by the people who had never heard him.
 MT. T. 8. Herrep, one of Dadeville's best business men, was married last night to charming Miss Annie Cumbee, daughter Of Probate Judge R. A. J. Cumbee.
 The farmers have prepared the soil better to raise fine crop this year than ever be- fore. Very little cotton will be raised.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-07
The Forbidden Fruit.

Many are the attempts to identify
the forbidden fruit. Some say it
was the fig, others the grape, others,
again, the pomegranate, but the
most Arabian Nightish" descrip.
ton paints it as an ear Of wheat,
which looked like q ruby and was as
big as an ostrich egg and grew on a
tree whose trunk was like gold, its
branches like silver and it's leaves
emerald.
Our first parents were expelled
about 3 o'clock of the afternoon Of
Friday, the 10th of May, having re-
sided in Eden seven years, two
months, two weeks and three days
Adam was banished to Ceylon and
Eve to Mecca, and they remained
apart for 200 years. Adam, accord
ing to some accounts, spent half his
time weeping with his face to the
earth. Others less charitable aver
that his solitude was cheered by
Lilith, who resumed her former re1a
tio1s with him..
When he repented and rejoined
Eve, he begged that something might
be given him from the happy garden
of innocence which he had forfeited,
and, 10! in answer to his prayer three
mighty archangels were sent to him
Michael, bringing gold; Gabriel,
frankincense, and Raphael, myrrh-
mystic gifts, in after years associated
with the offering of the magi, whom
early Christians tradition identified
with Enoch, Melchisedek and Elias.
Ali the Year Round.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-07
The Mosquito at Business.

The little insect drops gently and
daintily down on to the spot it has
selected for it's attack, and the de-
scent of so light and airy a being is
likely to leave the victim unconscious
of it's presence unless he has actual
ly seen it settle. Then the proboscis
is pointed downward and the tiny
lips that form its tip pressed against
the flesh. The bristles within the
gutterlike sheath being then pressed
together into one solid boring nipple
ment their common tip is forced
Gown on the flesh, and as they enter
the wound the trough in which they
were lying separates from them in
the middle and becomes bent toward
the insects breast, the two little lips
all the while holding on tight.
The greater part of the length OF
the stilettos is then plunged into the
victim s 1esh, and the blood is drawn
up the fire interstices of the compo-
site borer The wound, though six
instruments are concerned in max
ing it, is extremely minute.-Our
Household Insects.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-07
ON The QUAY.

I sat at the end Of the wave washed quay,
Where the murElu1ing, eddying melody
OF the ripping waves foated up to me.
A sail
Shone like star On my watching sight.
Where a birds wing flashed in the distance
bright
Each wave ives shivered jewel of light.
viii it fail
To come to the loved that are waiting here
Or viii rushing winds, bringing doubt and
Make the ocean bed be true hearts bier?
God knows.
Be sure IN thy questioning human mind,
IF thy lover a heavenly port shall find,
Gods hand guideth every whitening wind
That blows.
All, but my ship, with its sails of snow
And freighted with love, came years ago.
I 5ream Of those happy days, and, 10!
The tapping wave with the radiant dash
OF a splintered sunbeam's brilliant fash!
I hear the sound of its measured plash.
Ah, me!
Over the waves of eternity's sea
That boat has been drifting away from me.
The night is so misty l cannot see
Thy face.
But the time will come when a shadowy sail
Comes tossing so near with a boatman pale.
shall hasten to answer the welcome hail.
My place
! take and the pillows, fearless, ride.
I hear not the sound Of the sobbing tide.
MY love will be waiting the other side,
know.
In the winters gale on the winGswept bay,
In a storm Of rain or the lightning's play,
pray il may lie OF. 6 summers day
60
N. 4. II. Roe in Good Housekeeping.