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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
HUMOR IN
EARLIER VERSE

1T Is one of the American standing
JESUS to show an EngliShman in the act
vi not taking jolle-laughing an hour
AFTER ut some witticism or making an
answer to highly humorous question
"hich proves him To have taken il seri-
uusly. In snort the American treats
the Englishman just as the Enylishman
treats the ScCtchman-there has always
reen some portion of an intellectual
iuh-ioVinG race which served the pur-
bose oil BCeotia in ancient Greece, play
ing the part of the butt.
American humor has at least three
ingredients, nevertheless. and chief of
these is the sense of humor inherited
from England. y certain national alert
ness and quickncss of Embellishments
cdneSs 1t might be called by those not
iavorably disposed TO us--is from an
ciner foreign admiX;ure. Gallo or Gel
Tic, while the most distinctive note of it,
Il saTdonic or cynical touch. with Il
ilippant View of death, may come from
the North American Indian, so savage
is it.
Joe Miller writing soon after Shake
sreare's day. The c Merry Tales" Of
which Shakespeare speaks. or any carly
jest book will disclose an abundance of
anecdotes over which the American of
to-day Will laugh ms heartily as the
Englishman Of three centuries ago
structed reader that any number Of the
jests which are still curren,. 10 be
heard daily on the streets in the mouths
ct friends as applicable to some third
TITJ-y1TT1, bur " iTd71 C7zi5 ICJr
is known. are a palpabic rchash of the
n.tclinent Of the ages. Andrew Lang
has a cheerful ballade on the ancient
joke. as follows:
IL am an ancient Jest!
lAieolithic man
IN his arborell nest
The sparks OF fun would fan;
My outline did he plan.
and laughed like one possessed.
TM"s nus my course began,
l am Merry jest!
4 am an carly lest,
Man dc!Vcd and built and span;
Thou wandered south and west
The peoples Aryan.
| JouIneyed in their van;
Tho Semites. too confessed,
From iieersheba to Dam
| am Merry Jest.
II am an ancient lest,
Through all the human clan.
Red. black. white. free, oppressed,
Hilarious l ran,
I'm found in I.ucian
In POggio. and the rest.
I'm dear To Mol and Nan!
l am n Merry Jest!
Prince. you may storm and ban
Joe Millcrs are Il pest
Suppress me if you can,
i am Il Merry Jest"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
Is to Rely Upon the Sprays,
Washes, Etc.,

Which form the basis of many
methods" now SO prevalent.
Such treatment might avail some
hing if Catarrh was only q local
irritation of the membranes. But
he disease is not on the surface
he discomforting irritation of the
lining of the throat is not the dis
,Nse itself, but simply q Mani
testation of it. Catarrh is n
deep-seated, constitutional blood
disease, and it is as easy to put
ont fire with a sheet of paper as to
hope to cure it with local applica-
tons. Don't mistake temporary
relief for benefit. Those who last
season thought themselves bene-
flied by this treatment will see
their mistake as soon as the first
chilling blast of winter is felt.
The sprays and washes prescribed by
the doctors relieved me only tempora-
rily, and though l used them constant
ly for ten years, the disease had a
firmer hold than ever l was in a
lamentabie condition when I decided
to try S. S. S. Mt once began to i'm
prove, and after taking it for three
months l was cured completely, the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

N nv Sobl.
A trial of S. S. S.
will co vince
them that it is the
proper re M g dy.
II you are just
feeling the first
touch of tn is
offensive disease,
you should begin
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS IS.
A sLElGHING AccIpENr.

While conveying a prisoner to Jail
Yesterday afternoon in a sleigh. Mr..
James Stafford met with an accident
near the corner of South and Washing
ton streets. Thinking his vehicle was
in iirst-clatss order, Mr.. Stafford was
driving at a good gait, when one of the
runners broke, dumping both of them
into the street
In short while the damage waa
repaired and the prisoner was land
ed safely in Jail.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

Chief Farm Supervisor Tillery, Of the
penitentiary, says that he has inspected
carefully all the DcnItentiary farms
and finds only one. the "Somervile." IN
good condition. on the Roann~e river
farms ne finds 5000 berrcls af corn yct
ungathered and no less than 500 bales Of
cotton unpicked there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

Prince. you may storm and ban
Joe Millcrs are II pest,
Suppress me if you can,
i am Il Merry Jest"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

Not very long ago ]. Churton Collins.
an English critic OF reputation. pub
llshed "A Treasury of Minor British
roetry.' in which he contrived to in
ciude a number of worthy poems, from
hands not of great distinction, as a
rule. but all of them containing a spark
or undoubted merit. From this n few
extracts will show sense of fun and
huinor in no way differing from ours
to-day. Bishop sings The Touch
stone"
fool and knave with different views
For julius hand apply:
Ihe knaNe 20 mend his fortune sues
The fool To please his eye.
Ask yor how Julia will behave
Depend ont for Il rule
If she's fool she'll wed the knovc-
IL she's knave, the fool"
The mn!d too willing to he won" had
IN carry ce'ebraiion from thc hands Of
l-ady Mary Wortlcy Alontagu. in her
lines ITO Lady Making Love:
Coed madam. when ladies are willing
man mus; needs look like n fool.
For me. ! would not give a shilling
or one who would love out of rule.
You should leave US to guess by your
And not speak the matter so plain:
It's ours 10 write and be pushing,
is yours to affect dlsdain.
That you're in n terrible taking
by all these sweet ociings 500.
hut me irnit that can fan without
Indeed, is too mellow for me-"
Lord Nugent has an epigram on =
woman who showed temper. which is
Insured with nprprpiol
81 loved ihee beautiful and kind.
And p!igh;ed an eternal vow:
SO altered are thy face and mind
'Twere perjury to love thee now"
There is a pretty and pious conceit of
Sir John Davies, so old it is new:
"As Noah's pigeon. which returned no
Did SHOW She footing found, for all
the food;
So when good souls, departed through
deaths door.
Come not again. 1t shows their dwell
ing good"
And two cheerful stanzas from Mat
Prior show that the world changes not:
"On his deathbed poor Lubin lies,
His spouse is in despair;
With frequent sobs, and mutual cries.
They both express their care.
"a different cause. says Parson sly,
The same effect may give;
| Poor Lubin fears that he shall die
His wife. that he may live"
1t is safe to say there will always be
some fun in the world.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

OF them and. perhaps. the Nirginian-
Pilot may do so some time when space
ana data are available Suffice 1t for
the present that the pelts of animals
were not Indispensable as a means of
paying colonial salaries when Virginia
was colony of Great Britain.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

An forms of scroula. sores boils PIN
pies and cruptions are quickly and per
manently cured by Hoods Sarsaparila
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29

treAtmeht promptly, for It's sever
lty increases each year; but be
sure to begin right. If you treat
only the surface, relying upon
sprays, washes and inhalations.
you may be sure that mild case
will be bad one next year and
worse one the year later. Begin
promptly to take s. S. S. and be
cured.
Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Wedding of Miss Simpson
 and Mir. SmolIen

The following from the Montgomery Ad- vertiser of yesterday will be of great inter- est in Brmngham:
 "A very pretty home wedding was sol- emnized yesterday evening at o'clock when Miss Ada Simpson and MT. Michael James Smolen, of Birmingham, were mar ried at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. James Simpson, at 219 Goldthwaite street. Rev Stewart Mcqueen officiating.
 "The apartments of the home were ex- quisitely decorated in an artistically de- tailed scheme in pink and green, bamboo, palms, plumosa and pink carnations being used in its carrying out. In one corner of the front parlor, where the couple stood and the ceremony was performed, was ar ranged a curtain of green studded with pink carnations. A beautifully effective bit of decoration, in front of which was the white fur covered space and kneeling cush- ion.
 MT. Mcqueen, the groom and MT. M. P. German, of Birmingham, who was the best man, were joined at the altar by the maid of honor, Miss Bessie Simpson sister of the bride, who wore a gown of white organ die and lace and carried bridesmaids roses. She was followed by the bride who entered on the arm of her father. She was lovely in an elegant bridal attire of peau de sole and mousseline over which fell to the end of her train her beautifully draped bridal veil. She carried bouquet of lilies of the valley and plumosa.
 "In one apartment the presents received by the bride were seen, cut glass, silver and beautiful bric-a- brac, in quantity and ex qusite design, evinced the popularity of this lovely Montgomery girl that makes her fu1 ture home in Birmingham, and that of the man who has won her.
 At g o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Smollen left for a short trip east. She wore hand some travelling toilet of castor cloth with violet silk shirt waist. Her hat was of castor velvet with crown or embroidered velvet trimmed in a white bird breast.
 After their return MT. and Mrs. Smollen will be at home in Birmingham. The out of town guests who attended the wedding were Mr. S. M. Crawford, Miss Ella King, Mir and Mrs Rush Simpson, MT Richard Randolph, all of Birmingham"
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Mrs. Tyler Receives
 'n Honor of Mrs Zook

One of the smartest afternoon functions of the season was Mrs. w. F. Tyler's re- ception yesterday, which she gave for her guest Mrs. Morris Alexander Took, of Princeton, Ind.
 There was large number of beautifully gowned women who called during the af- ternoon, and who enjoyed meeting again Mrs. Took, who was popular here during her residence a few years ago.
 Mrs Tyler, who wore a reception gown of pink and white silk, received In the drawing room. Mrs. Zook was perfectly gowned in white with Duchess lace. Those who assisted in receiving were Mrs. James Barrow, Mrs. G. B. McCarmack, Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Jr., Mrs. Truman H. Aldrich, Mrs. Forrest Tyler, Mrs. w. C. Ward Mrs. L. G. Woodson, Mrs. John S. Marks, Mrs. w. w. Wilkerson. Mrs. Julian Bingham Mrs Harry Jones, Mrs. Charles H. Nsbb Miss Mary Morrison, Miss Jessie Norris, Miss Mettie Davidson, Mrs. Annie Smith, Miss Mary Louise Smith, Miss Lucy Eu- bank, Miss Kate Williams. Miss Eva Yancey, Miss Carrie Nance, Miss Edith Snow, Miss Ferrie Nabb, Miss Ada Bowron, Miss Owen, and Miss yelma Enslen. The
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Ja m es K. Hlckett

Among the strong attractions which have been booked for O'Brien's opera house is James K. Hackett who will appear tonight in Anthony Hopes romantic play, Rupert of Hentzau." This actor possesses cer- tain distinction and personal charm in- herited from his father, James Fl. Hackett, who was famous when this century was young and the first player to win respect for the American stage abroad. His "Fal- stan" was portrayal of international fame. James K. Hackett has inherited much of the splendid ability of his father, and Is developing in the romantic drama just as the parent did along the lines of comedy The Hackett family. in addition to its histrionic talent, won renown in the forensic field, James K. Hacketts elder brother being the well remembered criminal judge, Recorder Hackett. James K. Hack ett has been much praised for his delinea- ton of Rudolf Rassendyll." whose singu- lar misadventures are so delightfully."- told in Anthony Hopes story. The actor appears in the dual role of the King, and the young Englishman with the Elphberg hair.
 The performance tonight will begin promptly at o'clock
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
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DINING CAR SERVICE

Between Birming giham and Cincinnati On , Queen and Crescent Trains l and ?. Effective November 18th. Cafe dining and observation service was re-estab- qi5hed on Queen and Crescent trains 1 and 2 between Chattanooga and Cincinnati. This is in addition to the cafe service oper- ated on Ala bama Great Southern trains l and between Attalla, Ala, and Radford Va, and places the Queen and Crescent before the travelling public the only line with dining car service serving all meals en route between Birmingham and Gin cnnati. The train on which this car is fandled leaves Birmingham daily at 5:55 a. m, arriving at Cincinnati the same even 'sirg at 7:30 D. m. Returning, leaves Gin cfnnau at 8:30 a. nl., arriving at Brmng- ham at 9:55 D. m.
 Full particulars to this service can be obtained at Alabama Great Southern Rail- road passenger office, 2O19 First avenue Blrmin gham, Ala. Il-23-tf
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
HELLO! CENTRAL,
 !" GIVE ME A JUDGE
Intricate Question Before the
 New Orleans Courts.
AN IN TERESTlN POINT
Called Upon to Decide the Commercial Value of an Established Telephone Number Filed by President
 of Galloway Coal Go.

An interesting question involving the commercial value of an established tele- phone number is being tested in the New Orleans courts In referring to the case which Is particularly interesting to this dis trict, the New Orleans Picayune has the following to say:
 MT. R. Galloway, of Memphis, Tenn, president of the Galloway Coal company, has inaugurated the most novel injunction suit ever filed in the state of Louisiana, and from the failure of old time jurists to recall similar cases, 1t may prove to be the only one of it's kind in judicial history.
 Briefly put, President Galloway has brought an injunction proceeding against MT. c. A. Andrews, of this city, to restrain him from using his telephone number, on the ground that 1t had become a piece of personal property, with valuation and com mercial standing. He says his telephone number is part of an established business which has a real value on its face.
 "Mr. Galloway is one of the largest of the Alabama coal dealers. He resides in Mem- phis, while the mines of the company are in Alabama. He registered at the St. Charles hotel Monday morning.
 "The company has maintained a branch office on Perdido street for years On November 15 the manager, Mir. c. A. An drews, resigned and went into the coal business for himself. MT. Galloway said last night that this odd suit had grown out of a transaction of MT. Andrews by which he had gone to the two telephone companies and asked for contracts for service to his new office claiming the old number of the Galloway phone,
 My number is 343, said President Gallo way. I have had it for years. The Com berland Telegraph and Telephone company gave me that figure I used it, advertised it in the Picayune, posted it on bill boards, and it was printed in the telephone guide book. All my frequent dealers learned my number (S43) by heart. They would go to the line and call up the Galloway Coal company without ever having to look up the number They knew it. The peoples Telephone company came into existence. took their service and they gave me the same number, 343.
 When my manager, MT Andrews, left our service, he went to the telephone lines and applied for contracts, claiming the old number (343). The Peoples company gave him the service and have printed that num- Der in their latest book as his phone num- Der. The Cumberland people would not change, and have not. Through my attor- neys, Messrs Fenner, Henderson x Fen ner today filed an injunction against the Peoples Telephone company to prevent them from allowing Andrews to have my telephone number.
 The legal fraternity of the city say this will be one of the prettiest legal contests to be found anywhere. The supposi1ion IS that it will be carried to the supreme court, all for the purpose of determining whether a telephone number has a value or not.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
KeIcey-Shar on Engagement

The sale of seats for the coming engage ment of the Kelcey-Shannon company In their brilliant and impressive play, "The Moth and the Flame" which will be seen at O'Brien's opera house next Monday, will begin this morning. The company is the original one and includes thirty we'll known artists. The play comes with a record of praise and remarkable success second to no company now before the pub lie It is universally considered to be prob- ably the best and most intense of any na- tive drama presented in this country during the present decade. It deals with New York society in an intelligent, open hand ed manner, and while showing some of the frivolities and arthciaities ooincident to the aristocracy of today, 1t portrays some of the higher and nobler characteristics of certain society leaders.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Lewis Morrison's New Play

To students of history 1t may appear al- most impossible to weave humorous play around the events In the life of Frederick the Great" during the fateful period of the seven years war Yet such Is not only a vague possibility, but it has proven a reality. The play is a success and has been accepted by the leading dramatic critics as historically accurate. embellished with suf- ficient theatrical effects to give 1t a zest of romance and yet retain the historical at- mosphere. There Is no question but that "Frederick the Great will add fortune and fame to the already prosperous Lewis Nor rison, who appears in the title role of this specta cular production in this city tomor- row afternoon and night at OBrien's opera house.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Wedding of Miss vanHoose
and MT. French

At St. Mary's-on-the-H Highlands at g o'clock last evening Miss Jamie vanHoose the eldest daughter of Mir and Mrs. James Alexander VanHoose, was united in mar riage to MT. William Williams French. The Episcopal service was read by Mir Van Hoose, the brides father, who was assisted by Dr. Owen P. Fitzsimmons the rector of St. Mary's. The chancel was decorated with palms, and further beautifed by the altar lights.
 The bride entered the church with her brother. MT. James McLester VanHoose. She wore a beautiful gown of white net over white silk The veil was caught with orange blossoms and the bridal bouquet was of lilies of the valley and white roses. Immediately preceding the bride was her sister, Miss Kathleen VanHoose, who wore white organdie and carried armfull of white carnations. Miss Jamie McLester, the maid of honor, entered the church alone She wore pink mousseline over silk, and her flowers were pink roses.
 MT. French and his best man, MT. Ransom Mabry, came from the vestry room. The bridesmaids were Miss Helen VanHoose, Miss Ella Leland, of Tuscaloosa; Miss Ethel Sharpe, Miss Ada Bowron. They wore pink liberty silk gowns and carried white roses.
 The groomsmen were Mir. William Mabry, MT. Henry Leland, of Tuscaloosa; MT. Hem ry Snow, of Tuscaloosa, and MT. Oliver
 The ushers were Mir. w. J. Adams and s. L. 1ngles.
 The wedding music was played by MT. Guckenberger.
 After the ceremony at the church a re-
 Al. sIAFa parents in South Twentieth street, the guests including the wedding party and the relatives of the family.
 MT. and Mrs. French left for a wedding journey last night, the bride looking very charming in a gown of dark blue cloth, with which she wore a black velvet hat.
 They will go to housekeeping upon their return in their Humbot avenue residence.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
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drawing room and the dining room were decorated with white chrysanthemums and smilax The bon-bon table was covered with white tulle over green satin. A tall cut-glass vase filled with white roses oc- cupied the center, above which was sus- pended a basket of white chrysanthemums. The tea room was in red. An orchestra gave delightful musical programme. Mrs. Tyler received with characteristic grace and charm of manner, and her beautiful re- ception was in every way an artistic suc- cess.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Xyiedemann's Big Show

weidemann's Big Show, which opens a weeks engagement at the Auditorium Mon- day. November 27. is one of the strongest popular price attractions in the south, carrying twenty-five people. magnificent band and orchestra and strong acting com pany Strong speciality features are car ried, including Nellie Weidemann, the elec- tric danger. petite Zella Marie, Clark & Duncan, travesty stars and Prof. Reed with the wargraph. The opening bill is the four-act American melodrama, Little Miss Thompson" play written expressly for this company. Matinees will be given on Thursday Thanksgiving. and Saturday
 Ladies will be admitted free on Monday night. The prices are 10 20 and 30 cents.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
~THE PLAYS
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A large audience greeted Roland Reed in Lend Me Your Wife at O'Brien's opera house last night and was thoroughly enter tained. Mss Isadore Rush, who shares MT. Reeds popularity and who Is always pleasing, was given a warm reception by her many admirers among the theater- goers of the city The company is strong one, and the excellent comedy was never better presented.
 MT. Reed and Miss Rush are always well come in Birmingham, and always leave with a stronger hold upon the people.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Proposals for Printing and Binding

Department of State, Alabama,
 Montgomery, Ala, November 20, 1899. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until F o'clock m. of December 4th for doing the printing and binding of the state embraced in Class I of the Public Printing, beginning with Vol. 120 of the Supreme Court Reports and continuing until Sep tember 30th, 1900.
 The prices fixed by Chapter 93 of the Code are hereby adopted as the maximum prices, and all proposals must be made for doing the work at these prices, or at a certain per cent. below them.
 Parties making proposals must be gov erned strictly by the requirements of the above named chapter as amended by the General Assembly at the 1S9S-99 Session. The right to reject any and all bids is re- served. ROBERT r. McDAVlD,
 Secreary of State. 11-2211Ot
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Saturdays Meeting at Woman's
 Club to Be Devoted to Art

The Saturday meeting at the Woman's club tomorrow will be under the auspices of the art department. A delightful pro- gramme has been arranged, and a number of women will speak upon subjects of in- terest in art circles. The usual club tea will follow the programme, and as the meeting tomorrow will be the first since the wihrl incident to the fair, the afternoon will bring together large attendance of club women.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
Phil Peters

Phil and Nellie Peters and their excel lent company held the boards at the Audi tcrium at matinee yesterday and last night, and at each performance were greeted by large audiences.
 Peters, in his splendid drolleres. can himself furnish amusement sufficient for good crowd, but he throws in a liberal share of 'others," and never fails to please.
 The company will appear again tonight tomorrow at matinee and will close their engagement tomorrow night.
The age-herald., 1899-11-24
NEW DANCING SCHOOL.

Commencing Monday evening, the 27th inst. Professor Chitwood will open, at Odd Fellows hall, Charleston block, In Besse- mer, a dancing school Classes composed of children will be taught from to 6:30 p. m., and adult classes will be taught from o'clock to 9:30 p. m. All dancers are invited after 9:30 in evenings. Good music and a good time. No one permit ted before 9:3O except members of the class. Private lessons any hour in the day at your home. Address Prof. Chitwood, White house. 11-A-5t