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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
Came Near Being n Sailor.

At the age of 14 it seemed wise to Washington 8 always wise mother to put him to work at earning his own living, and for time it appeared as though Washington was destined to become 8 sailor. Historians dispute upon this point as well as upon others. Some say that it was part of the maternal plan to have berth procured for her son in the royal navy as midshipman; others that it was Georges ambition to become captain of a small trading vessel engag- ed in the then prevalent tobacco traffic. However this may have been. fortunate ly for us the seafaring project fell through, and the-l returned once more to his mathematical and other studies.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

ing this pastime?" inquired the youth ful stranger, Tor is there prize for the winner?"
 .''The sweetest prize man ever strove for," answered the judges "Yonder she stands. "
 Tho stranger cast a respectful glance at the blushing maiden, and his eyes looked admiration.
 Are the lists open to all?" he asked.
 "All, young sir" replied Annette's father with interest. 'If you will try, you are free to do so. Here is my daugh- ter, rir; look at her and decide"
 With smile the newcomer threw off his coat, drew bis sash tighter around his waist and stepped forward. All hearts stood still as the young man bounded forward
 "Twenty-two feet and an inch l'' The judges words were received with mur- murs of surprise and wonder Not with out feeling of pity for poor Harry, all crowded round the new victor, offering him their congratulations. Resuming his coat, the stranger sought with his eye the fair prize he had, although name- less and unknown, so fairly won. She leaned upon her father arm, pale and distressed.
 Poor Harry Carroll stood aloof, gloomy and mortified, admiring the stranger for his ability, but hating him for bis sue cess.5 t.r Annette, my pretty prize,"' said the victor, taking her passive hand, "I have won you fairly, but I think there is 8 favored youth among the competitors who has a higher claim than mine. Young sir," he continued, turning to the surprised Harry, 'methinks you were the victor in the lists before me, and as such, with the permission of this worthy assembly, you receive from my hand the prize you have so we'll and honorably won."
 The youth sprang forward and grasp ed the strangers hand with gratitude, and the next moment Annette was weep ing from pure joy upon his breast The place rang with the acclamations of the delighted people, and amid the excite ment the newcomer withdrew. remount- ing his horse. and rode briskly out of the village ..-
 That night Harry and Annette were married. Several years later Harry Car roll became Colonel Harry Carroll One evening the colonel was sitting on the piazza of his handsome country house, when courier rode up and announced the approach of General Washington and suit, who would crave the colonel's hos pitality for the night.
 That evening at the table Annette, now the dignified, matronly and still handsome Mrs. Carroll, could not keep her eyes from the face of her illustrious visitor. 1T suspect, colonel" said the general, "that Mrs. Carroll thinks she recognizes in me an old acquaintance, but have become, by dint of camp fare and hard usage, too unwieldy to leap again 22 feet inch, even for so fair a bride as one I wot of. " s> st $ George Washington was indeed the handsome young athlete whose mysteri- ous appearance and disappearance in the native village of the lovers is still tradi tiOnary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
WASHINGTONS LEAP.
By It He Could Havo Won the Hsndsom-
 est Girl In the Locality.


 In 1776 there lived ill Virginia town a rich and eccentric old farmer whose daughter was the loveliest maiden in all the locality. The beautiful Annette was 1s years of age and had many suitors for her hand and heart. On her nine- teenth birthday the old man invited all the youth of the village to grand hay making frolic.
 "Now, my lads," said the old man, after the banquet was some timo over, "Ive got something to say to you. It seems that good many of you have been casting sbeep's eyes on my Annette. Now, boys, don't care anything about money or talents, book farming or soldier farming. can do as well by my girl as any man in the country, but want her to marry Q man of my own grit. I got my old woman by beating the smartest man on the Eastern Shore. Now, listen. I've taken an oath that no man shall marry my daughter without jumping for it. There you are, boys; yonder's the green, and here's Annette. The one who jumps farthest on dead level shall marry her this very evening""
 This peculiar address was received with great applause, and more than one youth, as he bounded away for the arena of trial, cast glance of anticipated vic tory upon the lovely prize as she stood blushing beside her father.
 Soon all was in readiness. The signal was given, and the young competitors stripped off their coats.
 Edward Grayson, F feet!" cried one of the judges. The youth had done his utmost, but it was clear that he had little hope.
 "Dick Boulden, 19 feetr' Dick, with a little laugh of satisfaction, replaced his coat and joined the onlookers.
 "Harry Preston, 19 feet inches'
 "Well done, Harry" shouted the spectators. You tried hard for the acres and the homestead.
 Charlie Simms, 151a feetl''
 He turned away crestfallen. It was clear he had no chance to win the fair prize. Then came Henry Carroll handsome, athletic and confident. He
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

paign was carried on by Lee and Marion. Fort after fort fell into their possession, and in the end, following upon repeated assaults, Augusta, Ga., became their prize. At Eutaw Springs Lee was again with Greene and took prominent part.
 After the war General Lee became member of the continental congress, and as Virginia delegate became an elo- quent defender of the constitution. In 1795 Washington appointed him com mander of the forces sent to suppress the whisky" rebellion in Pennsylvania. He entered congress in 1799. +>t
 The first official at the head of the nation when the United States Union was formed was John Langdon of New Hampshire. He presided over the senate before the president and vice president were qualified, and officially notified Washington of his election when the votes had been counted. Langdon was ; member of the continental congress, and owing to absence on official business when the Declaration was signed missed a chance for immortality which he cer- F tainly merited. His sservices to the re- public and to the cause of the patriots covered the whole period of strife and organization. While speaker of the New Hampshire assembly in l777 he selected Stark to lead the forces against Burr goyne and supplied the funds out of his own fortune to equip the troops. Lang don went to the field himself and was with Stark at Bennington. He also fought at Saratoga and in Rhode Island. In l7S8 he became governor of New Hampshire, which then included the territory now forming the state of Yer mont. He was Jeffersonian in poli- tics, but this did not prevent Hamilton, the great opponent of Jefferson. from ex- claiming with reference to Langdon and his political affiliations, 1T see an hon est man."
 Washington's first meeting with La ', fayette took place at dinner party soon after the zealous young nobleman-a youth of 1Y-had been commissioned major general in the army of the United States. Volunteers from abroad were by no means . novelty, but Washington was SO impressed with the conduct and appearance of Lafayette that he made him member of his military family. The experiences of this ardent French republican in breaking with his foreign obligations and uniting his fortunes with the revolutionists of the new world were highly romantic. France and Eng land were on good terms and Lafayette was an officer in the French army. His preparations to leave Europe had to be
 kept secret, and after he had left Paris {. to begin the journey he was called to London on eificial business. Feigning 7 illness he disappeared from pablic view
 and returned to Paris, and after many
 trials reached Spanish port on vessel beaxing pape1 for the. Vest Indies.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

When finally he reached Washington' his application for an appointment met with refusal until he offered to serve as volunteer at his own expense. His duties at first were that of an aid, and Washington at length urged that higher military employment be given him. The hint was taken.
 When the French contingent was about to be dispatched to America, La- fayette was in Paris. and as there was
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

"YONDER's THE GREEN, AND HERE'S AN
 NETTE"
 cast swift glance at his sweetheart and at the villagers. and then, with gleam of triumph in his eys he bounded for ward. %>' sf
 Twenty -one feet and half. A mag nifioent leap!" cried the judge. "Horray for Harry Carrollt'
 Hands, hats and handkerchiefs were waved wildly by the delighted villagers, and the eyes of the happy Annette spar kled with joy.
 Now, just before Harry had leaped 6 stranger had entered the throng unper- oeived. He was tall, gentlemanly young man in military undress frock coat, who had at that moment arrived on horseback before the inn. He was just in time to witness Carroll's great leap.
 The mans handsome face and easy address at once attracted the eyes of tho maidens. while his manly and sinewy frame. in which were happily united symmetry and strength, called forth the admiration of the young men.
 "Mayhan sir stranger. you think you can beat that" eaid Charlie Simms, re- marking the meppee tn which tho new oosner scanned thssrena. "H you can outieap Htsry Carrsll. you beat she best man in tho col0iea |" @
 ; "h it for smuaazbenk IoR lzA mum
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
wash,netou,. Birthday observanoes.

Everybody knows that in honor and memory of George Washington's birth day the 9ad of February is observed as a holiday. It is one of the few dates that one remembers. But question whether young people know that our first president is the only American whose birthday is kept; that he is not only the one American who has pub lie birthday. But 1.-the, only human his- torical character who has one anywhere in the world. .n--Marearet Spencer.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

some rivalry as to who should command these troops the generous marquis pro- posed that they be placed under Wash ington's command and that French off, cers be second always to Americans of the same rank. Washington and Lafay- cite were together arranging the disposi- tion of the French auxiliary when Ar holds treason occurred and happened to be at Arnold's headquarters at Vest Point on an errand connected with these affairs when the dramatic discovery of treachery was made. G. l.. K.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
Literally Translated.

On visiting Ireland the great traveller Livingstone was much feted. In Dublin at a dinner party he happened to be placed next to Q literary lady who was Q very stout woman. She worried him greatly about the language of the savage cannibals among whom he had managed to live and wanted to know the sound of their Ian guage He spoke sentence of 1t to satisfy her, and she answered, Being translated, what docs that meani'' "It means, |" he replied "'There is great cutting on you" ....s. u s3 4s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
Some, of Washington's Rules.

Show nothing to your friend that might alright him. Be not .immodest in urging youl friends to discover a secret.
 A secret discover not.
 Tell not your dreams but to your in- timate friend.
 Be not curious to know the affairs of others; neither approach to those that speak in private.
 Undertake not what you cannot per- form, but be careful to keep your prom
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
Cruel Punlshmonts.

The military punishments In tho Eng fish army up to the present century were of infamous. .esyerity. Instances were nu- merous of thousand lashes being given to offenders, while riding the wooden horse, being strung up by the thumbs, and other equally cruel punishments were very ~ov,vcou v -ssr ls'cff 's.g. s~-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

It makes DO difference how little . boy Is. When his mother scnlds him, she al ways says, "You oughrt to be ashamed of yoursolfIa big boy hka you
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

Secondhand machinery, en- zines, boilers, etc. Got any you want 10 sellP Do you want to buyP Drop us a card. M. C.. Reynolds Lumber Co.,, Ltd.
 J.1q-sun & wed Jim -l
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

Go to Gafford's for. first- class single aud double teams. 1-16-sunA.wed-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

"Light Horse Harry" Lee, John Langdon and the Jealous Young Nob1eman, Lafay- ette-Their Valuable Help to the Amer ican Cause.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19

Washington, ID. C.. April 49,
The house committee on terrltosies
to-day considerered the Oklahoma
statehood bill Delegate Flynn and
ex-Reprcfentativc Sydney Clark APP
pcnred to argue In favor OF the tor
rltory'e admission. Mr. Clark. who IL
president OF the Oklahoma Statehood
convention, said that the territory
had 100000 Inhabitants aud its general
prosperity was such that the populo-
tlon was constantly increasing at a
very rapid rate. Its taxable wealth
was s39.00o.o00 and It's area was n lit-
tie greater than that Of the state or
Ohio. II has 10000 school children and
Its school houses are all offn modern
kind and conducted In a manner equal
TO amy Of the public schools In any
state in the Union,
There was a full atfedance OF the
committee and Mr.. ciark's nddrpaa
was listened to with the, greatest OF
Intention. At its conclusion there was
a unanimous expression In favor OF
reporting the bin II was decided 70
bring It into the house next Thursday.
Members OF the committee are conf
dent OF iia passage on the showing
that can be made In Its favor.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19

what Is the matter with you. you vii,
have to take a medicine that win ~.
terminate the germs or disease. and a.
the same time lnvigorate the blood ana
iieHh 80 that they can assist In throw-
Ing on the impure matter.
II doesn't make any difference nv
what name your disease is called Il l.,
due TO germs; and the medicine that
viii XIII the germs and build up your
strength viii cure the disease
IL ~ the most natural thing in the
world that one medicine should be n
cure for almost all known diseases. II
all OF these diseases come from The
same cause-~and they undoubtedly do
1t Is certainly plain that the medl-
cine that Will cure the cause VIII cure
the disease,
This was the theory or Dr. r. v.
Pierce OF Bunhnlo. N. ". and much
study, experiment urd concentrated e.
fort brought forth the preparation
which for thirty years has been SOFA
under the name OF DR.. plerce's uol1an
Medical Discovery. In this wonderful
medicine there are combined Just chose
ingredients which purify and stimulate
every force OF the body, ana when seek
out disease germs wherever they RAY
be and extermihnio them quickly, GER
tninly and infallihly.
The discovery OF this marvellous
remedy was the result or the ,;ombiln-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19

M.d1o-, r,1------77 n a = " : - : =
81 ~. D.,HcoNery He took six bottles
Pia,rs.. ,,yiHepsrry" and ave OF DR..
mr. ,n,ee.s Pleasant Pellets, when he was
w yTor rg r., ia 70 good health,
WIN inv, ~ fonra my little boy suffered
por n lung nisease.' writes Mira. Martini
Ill iToctvr, Morgan Co, Mo.
~ nrst took the grip, second. inter-
t ~, IeVnr, third. lung discnse. For
n 80 yearn ne noueht'd terribly. The
Ky s'sians could DO no good. and I
ii,,, ~. III nc must de. wns told 10 try
ia i,svroe So,den Medical Discovery.
,,o w ~ anu before he had taken fun
a Ii.,ia ne eskAn 70 mend. and could eat
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19

Michigan Board OF Health WIN soon
Issue Instructions undcr
d gfnf.

Lansing. Mich. April fS.-The dis
covery that the cattle nj the agricul-
tural college and at the home for the
feeble-minded and epileptlc are af-
fected with tuberculosis was the
most important matter considered ~
the state bonrd OF health at Its regu-
lar quarterly meeting. Governor Rich
spoke Of the prevalence OF consump-
tlon in animals aud man. the danger
OF the disease being spread from amt
mails to man, and suggested the ne
cesslty for formulating some plan
whereby each state institution could
sterllize all the milk used.
The board directed Secretary Baker
TO send to the institution officials COM
munlcations covering the governors
suggestions and urging them 10 ster-
ilize their supply OF milk by the most
approved methods. Secretary Baker
says that Pasteur's sterilizlne process
~ being taught at the agricultural
experiment station at MHdiFln, Wis,
and Is helng successfully carried on
for the trade at Worthwhile and Mon
roe in this state. II Is not improbable
that the method will be Investigated
and taught by Michigan.
The board OF health officials say
that .thc difficulties In the way of in
ducing citizens generally to act on
this subject are many. but they rec
ognizr the fact that IL is OF far grent-
er Importance that the milk supply
of the cities and villages be storillzed
40 as to be free from tuberculosis IL
and typhoid fever germs than IL Is TO
protect only the inmates OF state in
stitutions. For this reason Secretary
Baker waa further directed TO pre-
pare for publication and general dis
tributlpn forcible statement Of the
facts and dangers from infected milk.
az well as methods for the sterilizn-
ton of public and domestic milk sup
plies.
Last year the board held n confer
enco of the health officers OF the state
at Ann Arbor Prominent instructors
and scientists took part In the pro-
ceedlngs and n great deal of good
was done In the way Of instructing
the officers In the manner Of perform
Ing their duties so as to hest serve the
public, So successful was this iiFin-
tory conference that the board has
decided TO hold another and Secretary
Baker was directed to correspond
with the director OF the state labor
atory OF hygiene regarding the best
time for holding the contemplated
conference.
The secretary made an interesting
report coNNrlng the distribution of
the boards leaflets and pnmphlcta on
the subject of communicable diseases
among the teachers. county school
commissioners, city school superln-
tendents and high school pupils This
report showed that there are about
10000 teachers In Michiga-. and that
about 10000 sets OF the publications
have been sent out. This distribution
has been made in compliance with tho
law which requires the board TO sup
ply data End statements bearing upon
the best methods for the restriction
and prevention of dangerous commu-
nicable diseases. This subject is re-
quIred to be taught In every public
schvol In Michigan. Teachers have
taken hold OF It and beneficial results
are already seen.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19

WIS urvN Gritty Of the care Of her cnil-
uren The younK duchcszc was a
foreigner. q Princess Cniitzln by p.r,h
hlsd iiai not 4 einrie relative In fofls
ests
Before tile decision Of the gccnsei.''
could be sLbmitted TO the courte. tne
duke died Ia the arms % his wife.
OF wilstse innocence he had become
pcrfecuy CONVINCED. He was too far
gone. however. tc alter his will or take
any official act OF recognition OF the
mistake into which his irascible mother
had lead him. so Immediately after HE
lrtlrmrns adv antage was taken OF this
70 force the young ducheese from her
home and to ceprito her ~ the rur-
trnl OF her Oh. die en-, who wore con-
Ildel tn the care " the old Duchessu
&c Cheyfeuse.
inssead ~ WAITING 10 have the mat
Ter thoroughly t'trashcd ont by the
courts the poor Young duchease MAS
Induced 10 make two or three exsravi-
giant attempts to abducs her little ones
from the fortresS-iike chateau OF sable
whore they were detained by the moth
er-in-lOw
These had the eject OF nrcjudicing
the courts against her CAGE, and the
consequence wae that when the judy
ment OF the 'consell famille" was
brought up for confirmation by the
courts the verdict was given against
her.
From that moment her few friends
deserted her. and she died In the ut
most poverty a year later In the poor
est quarter OF Paris Indeed had II
hot been for the nurse who cared for
her children from their birth until
the time they were taken away from
their mothers care. she would have
starved to death. As II was Il was
this poor dependant who had 10 bear
the expenses Of the burial OF Ouch
esse who In the latter part OF the 7O'a
was renowned as the most beautiful
and brilliant woman In Paris.
may add that year ago her
daughter. one OF those babies whom
she attempted 10 kdnap. became the
wife OF the Due de Noaiiiea. - Marquise
de Fontenoy, IN The Chicago Record.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19
FRUIT BELT ROUTE"
The Pecos Valley RaiIwayCo

Time card In eject November /.
1896, Central time. daily.
Leave Peccs, Tex.,at 1000 a. M, mr.
rive at Roswell, NJ NJ. $50 n. M.
Leave Roswcll N NJ, daily at lis
y. m; arrive at I'ecos. TEX, at l0lls
Pacific railway for all points north.
south, east and west
stages for Lincoln White Oaks and
Nigal leave Roswell on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 700 a. m.
For low rates, FOR information re-
garding the resources OF this valley,
the price OF lands or any other matters
OF interest to the public. apply TO
~. o. FAULKNER,
Receiver and Gen, Mgr. Eddy N. NJ.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19
ronr wonrn nAILwAr sonnpuLn
Transeontincntai.
"NHE1tfs ~
arkann. Sherman and PARISH

(Tcxnrkhnn, bheIman and Pnris)
Northbound Arrive. Leave.
No. 80 daily. ..,....-.s,, $3.50 q. m.
Southbound. Arrive Leave.
Texas and Pacific trains Nos. and
only stop AZ Tcxnrkana n. G. Junction,
Atlanta, Jefferson, Marshall, LonHview,
Junction. Big Sandy. Allnoola, wills
Point. Terrell Fotney East Daliaa.
Dallas and Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19
Texas 10 Colorado


city Passenger and 'rlckct Agent, lOi
Main Street, Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-19

II ,Scna a ic0nseli- composed entirely
~ the relatives OF the Duke de chaEl-
res-everr one NJ them subjected 20
fhe lniiuence OF the impmious cd
rnotner-ln-law. the nlclcs8 de chev-
reuse. one Il the social powera OF me
pAr,sian great world which desided
thai the young Duchesse dc cnauiner
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-13
J. 7. WaterhOuSe

This is the go-aWay sea-
son, the time when town life
and home comforts begin to
wear on the average man
and woman to any extent
that life is a burden. Trunks
and valises are travelling re-
quisites and good only when
you get a good one. Ours
for under-berth or the bag
gage room are roomy and the
best made box you ever had.
Cheap too.
Cretonnes, both sides
alike, are capital things for
curtains or couch covers
The kind made in England
leads the world in price and
quality; we handle no other.
A dozen patterns for you to
select from, and the price
will win you.
Dry gooLs are queer
things to handle if you don't
buy right But they are
procured from the factories
and save middlemen's prices;
they're all right. Our Eng
lish wooden shirts and
sweaters, balbriggan and
wooden, adapted to this eli
mate as we'll as umbrellas
for men and women come
under this head,
Corduroy for riding
breeches is not obtainable in
every shop in Honolulu; we
make a specially of it and
challenge anyone to produce
as good a quality at the same
price. Nottingham lace cur
tains, new patterns just re-
ceived, full length from
SI.25 a pair upwards. Mad
rass curtains, regular beau
ties as to pattern and quail
ity. Full length from s. a
pair up. These are bargains.
What about Pears soap Z
We sell it.