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The age-herald., 1899-07-30
.OUR PETS;
AND OTHER HOBBIES.
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The children on Eighth avenue are afford ed much amusement by a white rabbit that belongs to Jim Johnson. It is an interest," ing fellow and attracts all the children of the neighborhood.
 Willie Vandergrif has for an intimate friend and companion a Polly parrot, which is 25 years old. Her father brought the bird from fhe Philadelphia centenial in 1876. and so she is now one of the oldest members of the family.
 When Willie puts Polly in a small wagon and pulls her. Polly will say "Woa, woa, Wil,ie." Isn't that funny. When the bell rings Polly will call out. Come is come in.' and sometimes persons do go in, and they feel somewhat embarrassed when no one Is in sight. One old lady on being invited by Polly to "come in did go in and was convinced when she could find no one about that ghosts were in the house.
 Cook and Polly are the best of friends, and from what cook says she and Polly have wonderful conversations together
 At preachers house in Birmingham there Is he cunningest little poodle dog you nearly every saw. He shakes hands with the doctor, who is a big man in more ways than one, justas gravely and with as much dignity as a brother preacher could. The funniest thing of all. though is to see and
 
 the piano and play the accompaniment and say ''sing now, doggy" and such noise as doggy makes. He does not bark out, but whinns in a peculiar fashion that his mis- tress calls singing. If you say poor dog he will hold up one paw and limp off whining and mourning if he is dreadfuly hurt.
 We expect shortly to give the pictures of some work done by boys of our city Things manufactured entirely by themselves Some boys on the North Highlands have con- structed a street car and track in their yard that is a remarkable piece of workmanship. The little car runs from place to place just ike a sure enough one,
 Porter Ledbetter is quite naturalist. He is extremely fond of collecting bugs, and all kinds of live creatures His mamma Is con- stantly uneasy for fear some poisonous bug or insect will sting him. but Master Porter
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PIGEONS
Some of Their Peculiarities Talked ofby
 One of Our Young Readers

So much has been written about pigeons there is not much new to tell.
 In studying pigeons I found the state ment that the female pigeon will not desert her eggs is not true. for if you scare her she leaves them for a day at time But the pigeon will not desert her young squabs
 The female pigeon sits on the eggs at night but the male relieves her long enough for her to get her food during the day. The pigeons very seldom lays over two eggs at a time. If you want to find out when pigeon Is going to lay, watch closely and you will see the male and female both carry string and staw a little piece and drop It, you can count on them building nest in a few days
 The way to distinguish the male from the female of a pair is that the female has smaller neck and slighter build. The most valuable of all kinds of pigeons is the Hom- ming but the most common bird is the fam tail, top-not and ruffe-neck. All have very timid nature.
 EDGAR GARRISON.
The age-herald., 1899-07-30
LITTLE PERSONALS.

Sam Ledbetter. who has been on Shades Mountain, returned to the city Friday.
 Willie Vandergrif is visiting relatives in Tuskegee.
 All of you Ike little baby sister or broth CT How would you like seven babies al one time? Next week we hope to give you a picture of a family where there are seven little tiny babies in long dresses.
 Jamie and Lizzie Curry are visiting in Georgia.
 James, George and Page Sloss and their little brothers are in Portersville on visit.
 Marie and Macklin Smith are-in Porters- ville
 Bennie Warnock entertained the follow ing young ladies last week: Lucille Lane, Louise Walker, Carrie Cobbs, Mary Ruth McClester, Salle V. Christian, Bessie Bloodsworth. Lucille MeCeary. Lucy Truss, Emma Ewing.
 Bessie Bloodsworth is visiting Lucille Me Cleary.
 Friday.
 Ned and Dixie McCrossin have returned from a trip to Jasper. They carried their bicycle but broke it up so bad that they had to resort to horses and mules. They think there is much more fun in riding muleback in the country than in riding 8 wheel in the city.
 Margurite and Rufus Fell are visiting their grandfather and write of fine times. Fannie and Charles Fell are In the noun tains of Blount enjoying nature in her per- lection.
 The c. c. Club were entertained Friday by Jessie Yielding at her home in Jones' vile
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Thrilling Adventures Of S S H Summers Camp
CITAPTED IT.
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 'Here we is. fer de fac. Dis is de place whar we gwine to war ourselves out d restin Amt 1t Mas George?" said Rafe. "Hurrah! Here we are al last. Hip! hip! hurrah!" Ta-ra-ra-boom de ayr Three cheers for the old Warrior!'
 Such chatter. such laughter, such fun! They were, as they supposed, far away from any living person, there was no need to be quiet now, for they could disturb no one That was the thought with which each boy was overf1owing; but scarce had they all begun to join the three cheers for the old Warrior" when bang, bang: whi-s-s-p, came the unexpected whistle of a cartridge through their midst.
 A scream from Fred followed by excla- nations and questions from all, indicated that something more than the accidental discharge of one of their own guns had oc- cured.
 What's you dun now, Mas Fred? Whar in de name O goodness did dat shot come frum, no-how-some-ever?"
 "Who did it?" Are you hurt, Fred?' What gun?" "Where?" Such a medley of questions and such excitement was there for several moments that no one observed
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CHILDRENs' RIGHTS
M. J. V.

A child has the right to be happy
 From morns early dawn till the night, The right to rose-colored visions,
 And to dreams of beauty and light. Cheery words. a smile or kisses,
 Brings returns you scarce can weigh; These the little darling misses
 When dark clouds around him lay. Kind words may remove the jangle
 Of a rough or harsher tone, It is cruel thus to tangle
 Threads of life by such seed sown. Do be careful not to ehide him
 Where a kindly hint may lead Into paths of noble living.
 Tender guidance is his need. He has a right to be noisy.
 As a healthy child should be; He has a right to be hungry.
 To eat more than you or me. He is right to cut and whittle,
 To whistle, to jump. or run; Never say "don't" when you can help it He should have his share of the fun He will grow up brave anr manly
 If he is not checked too much. Just help him see things more clearly If he is tempted by evil and such; Better than unkind words or frownings, To let your smiles light the way; Love is the key and solution.
 With it his life you way sway When the troubles gather round him. Wipe away the falling tear; Show behind the clouds the lining, Which is silver bright and clear. Smooth his path. for life Is checkered, Thorns may spring up fast some day; Gladly take his hand and lead him Where the sunshine lights the way. Need the little life be saddened?
 Short the time 'tis lent to thee! Life is f1eeting! Oh. remember
 Very wise we need to be. For the little men and women
 Priceless treasures held in trust Are to us bright guardian spirits,
 Teaching lessons true and just
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BOYS ARE INTERESTED
They Are the Stuff You Make Men Of
 Girls Ideas Wanted, Too

When boy takes the time and trouble to write letter you may depend upon it he is interested. We are pleased that so many boys are writing to concerning matters in which they engaged; but let us hear from the girls, too: for we are far too pro- gressive to allow a monoply of the page by either sex. Now, boys, write again and let us hear from more of you and girls, you write too
 We have been requested to say something about some carpentering done by Birming- ham boys but we prefer that you talk of these things yourselves.
 If you have built anything, write us about it, and send us a picture of 1t if you can, so that others may try to have one also.
 Some of you who are more seriously in- clned may think that camps and picnic stories, pets and doll houses are not of suf- fcent importance to claim your attention. Well, then. give us something of your pre- ference. All of these things may be of use in helping us grow up into the great men and women we intend to be.
 A little dirty bootblack, on being roughly treated. spoke back in the same manner to his oppressor and the man turned upon him and said: "Who are you, any way?" Well pard." said he "I am the stuff you make men of"
 That's what we are. but let us mako our material turn out as well as we can. If NC tlY tO hccp lHtSe lhIuSS DtlOTG us We shall have for the next generation so many men and women of the right kind that we shall not need a lamp in the day time to find one. We should try to have the right sentiments or feelings. cultivate our minds. and use plenty of energy, force or what is generally called will, and what is there that you can't accomplish?
 Say children, do you know you are going to run things yourselves, by and by. Let's do 1t right. Write us about that new plan of yours. Your idea is the one we want
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whom this house belongs. She actually has a folding bed and a bureau and so many other things for it, that I almost forget what they are.
 A funny thing occurred about Elizabeth $ house which was built for dolls to live in. The little housekeeper went down to Liv- ingston recently on a visit, and just think what happened while she was away
 Thinking that Dollikn and her family would be safer in the big house while she was away. Elizabeth packed up her furn- ture and dolls and moved for the summer, upstairs in mammas house. Well, when she came home guess who were the tenants
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tention and his chickens. of which he has fine collection of the Plymouth-rocks. en- gage him out of doors in building hens nest, roosts and houses
 He considers the Youths Champion the best paper for boys, and places Henty's S books for boys as his favorites
 Estes will enter college next year, unless he decides to graduate at High school In any event he will continue his studies for several years before entering upon busi- ness career. He Is one of the boys of whom Birmingham has a right to be proud
The age-herald., 1899-07-30
 3 FOR 2 LITTLE FOE1MSo B 
 

goes on collecting and nothing serious hap pens as a consequence. Say, boys what do you think of private museum for the col lection of nutural history subjects Build you a cabinet collect specimens and write me about them. Do.
 The swimming pool is a great attraction for the boys this hot weather.
 The cut of doll house No. was uninten- tionally omitted last week, and is given this week. As was stated it is the property of Joy and Bland Tomlinson.
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ESTES BUSSY
The Boy Who Led the Seventh Grade
 Powell School, Last Year

Young people are always quick to appre- ciate the good qualities of one another and to give expression to their appreciation, therefore we shall take pleasure in intro ducinG to our readers some boys and girls who stood the best examinations and re- ceved highest marks in their respective grades last term.
 The cut today is of Estes Bussy, a bright
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manly boy of Powell school who reeeiVea the highest mark given to any boy in the seventh grade.
 Estes. though studious, does not neglect outdoor sports, being recognized first class in football and baseball and other games as we'll as in mental gymnastics.
 His vacation has been spent princfpaliy in studying electricity, electrical batteries, etc., his intention being to become an elec- trical engineer.
 His bicycle has come in for share of at-
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DOLL HOUSES
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Doll house No. belongs to a little lady who has no sister or brother small enough to play with her
 So many dolls and so much furniture and so many sets of dishes have the big broth CTS aunties and friends given to her that house to keep them in became almost necessary
 Elizabeth Going is the little woman to
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the rapid descent from the bank on the oth- CT side of the river of youth who, great ly alarmed at the result of his awkward fire was hastening in skiff toward them.
 Fred had turned white and faint and blood was tricklng down over his fingers from some place.
 My dear boy let me see." Quietly but anxiously Aunt Nan came to him and mo- tionng Rafe to bring a shawl and pillow she was bathing his pallid face and taking off his coat, just as the young man who had not yet been observed came among them.
 Madam he spoke politely but anxious ly, "I am the unfortunate cause of this &C., cident. Please allow me to assist you"
 Erred, old fellow. are you much hurt?'
 Frank seeing that Fred was not uncon- scious and feeling sure that neither he or the other boys could stand this strain much longer was determined to hear the worst and be done with 1t.
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

The communications this week are quite interesting. We publish some letters. If they continue to come in as they now do we shall have to have two pages for the Childrens Department instead of one. That's right. Show your interest by writ ing to us. Let us make this the very best children's paper published in the south.
 Guntersville, Ala. July g, 1899. Editor Children's Department Age Herald. I want to be one of the first boys to write you a letter. am 10 years old. and coun- try boy. but keep up with the "Age" as well as any boy in the land First though I hunt around to see if there is something about Buster John and the rest of Uncle Remus' characters in the Herald" My favorite modern heros name describes old "Scar-Face." Henty and Captain Mayne Reid are my pet authors. I have lots of favorite books. I'll have to draw on little brother for joke. Papa went to your town a few months ago. and baby, who is learning to talk, was asked, 'Where's papa gone to?" and he said "to Birminmeat." You see he was too polite to associate you with pork or "ham' either. I won't in- trude further on the space for the other children, so will close with best wishes from
 ROBERT FEARN LUSK.
 Birmingham, Ala, July 22. 1S99 Editor Chidren's Department, Age-Herald: i Tn your childrens corner In last Sundays paper I read of an old gentleman some- where near Birmingham who took up all stray dogs and then gave them to people who would give them a good home. am a boy years old and do not know many boys, and am living with my grandma now, for my dear mamma died here. I am so Lonesome without her, thought I would like to have nice dog to play with to pass my tihe away. This to see if you know where this old gentleman lives and I will go out and see if I can get a dog from him. I think the chldrens page is very nive, and if I am welcome I will write you once and awhile.
 I would like to see this in tomorrow's pa- per. HARVEY LAMB.
 Birmingham Ala, July IT, 1899. Editor Children's Deparement. Age Herald: In last Sundays Age-Herad you invited the little ones to write you. am so glad. because like to write some times.
 The authors that I like best are l. ' Al, colt and Lewis Carroll have "AlicS fin Wonderland" I have dog and cat. They are very smart. The cat Is named Snow ball, and my dog is as fat as can be. like to recite. My favorite doll is named Jennie Molly, and play with her all of the time. She is six yesrs old and have eleven
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in her dolls residence? Actually her big brother had allowed some fine chickens and two dogs to rent and occupy Miss Dolly's home. Now, what do you think of that? Elizabeth is a dear sunny little girl and was very good natured about 1t, but I expect Miss Dolly will have great deal of house cleaning to do to get things straight again.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
pETT,GREW PROTESTS.

ChaFgss the Ad dministration With Sup.
pressing Information.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-In the final
session of the senate before the holiday
recess Mr.. Pettigrew Is. d., in char
acteristically inclsive speech. demanded
to know whether it was to be the poll
Icy Of the representatives of the admin
lstration to suppress proper facts and
information when called for by sena-
tor. He said he believed an effort was
being made to prevent the testimony
taken in the war investigation commits
zion being sent to the senate and de-
clared his intention not to submit to
suppression of information to which
people, in his opinion, were entitled.
Taking Major General Brookes fare
we'll proclamation to the people OF
Cuba as a text Mr.. Hale (Me.) briefly
congratulated the general upon the
work he had accomplished in Cuba and
said he could now see the dawn OF the
time when the people of Cuba would
be independent.
Mr.. Morgan (Ala.) offered an amend
ment to Mr.. Bacon's resolutions guar
anteeing to the people Of Porto Rico,
Hawaii and the Philippines repub-
licau form of government and Mr.. Hoar
(Mass.) introduced resolution declar'
ing how the people of the island posses
sions of the United States should be
governed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
NEWSPAPER CHANGE.
ETedrlck Hrisco1rs Come ction with tho
Pioneer Press Is Severed.

Fredrlck NriscoIrs Connection with tho
Pioneer Press Is Severed.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 21.-At the annual
meeting of the board of directors of The
Pioneer Press Frederick Driscoll was
retired as general manager of the paper
and Conde Hamlin elected to succeed
him. In addition Mr.. Hanlin was
made vice president of the company.
j. A. Wheelock was reelected presi-
dent and editor-in-chief, and Theodore
Borup secretary and treasurer.
The true reasons for Mr.. Driscoll's re-
tirement are not known, but it is ru-
mored that jealousies in the board Of
directors brought it about.
Mr.. Driscoll established The Daily
Union in St. Paul in 1862. In March Of
the following year he purchased New
ton Bradley's half interest in The Press
and took his place as business manager.
Consolidation with The Pioneer took
place April II, 1876, and The Pioneer
Press Publishing company resulted.
Mr.. Driscoll has occupied, the position
of general manager since that time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
SOMEONE FURNISHES CASH


Hundrs Of Men Leaving New York for
the Trausvaal.
New York, Dec. 2l.-Charles d.
Pierce, consul in this city from the
Orange Free State, said that applicants
for enlistments in the Boer army were
still visiting his Office in steady
stream. II cannot do anything for
them," said he. "because I have no au-
thority to take such q course. l refer
them to our consul at The Hague and
tell them they will have to pay their
own expenses, which would amount to
about $40O, in getting to South Africa.
The majority of the applicants are
American soldiers who fought in the
Spanish-American war;"
Some Of the men who came to see Mr..
Pierce asked whether it would be nec-
essary for them to 60 in disguise. Mr..
Pierce replied that it would not. Mr..
Pierce was asked who paid the ex-
penses of the men to The Hague.
"They pay their own expenses" he
said. "Somebody in the city, though,
is furnishing them with money to get
to the Transvaal."
"How many men have been here so
far7' Mr.. Pierce was asked.
II cannot say" he replied, Hundreds
of them"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
ATTACK ON CAVlTE.

4 Few Shots From the Petrol Caused
Fill: mos to Change Their Minds.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-By the
transport Rio Janeiro has been received
the first details of the recent Filipino
attack on the Cavite navyyard. The
insurgents planned an attack on Fort
Rice. and under cover of this, which
they thought would draw all the Amer
ican tro oops to that point, they proposed
to steal over from Cavite Viejo in q
Reet of boats and capture the navyyard
and artenal. Everything proceeded as,
plannea, and the rebels, in small boats,
were only little way from shore when
they ed encountered danger from an unex-
pected quarter.
The searchlight of the gunboat Petrol
beamed upon them. Then well-aimed
shots from the Petrol caused the fleet to
turn about in hot haste, and the insur-
rectos padded desperately to reach
shore. One 6-pounder she'll from the
Petrol struck an insurgent boat amid
ships, Knocked it to splinters and killed
every r ebel on board. The others were
beached near the mouth Of creek and
the Fiipinos scattered inland.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
BATTLE OF SAN MATEO.
Thirteen Americana Wounded in tn
F:ght TLero.

Thirteen Americana Wounded in the
Eight There.
MANILA. Dec. 21.-Thirteen Ameri.
cans, including three officers, were
wounded in the engagement at San
Mateo, where General Lawton was
killed. Captain Breckinridge's wound
is not considered dangerous, although
the bullet penetrated his arm and side.
1t is estimated that the insurgents
numb mbered 500 and that half of them
were armed with rifles. The Ameri.
cans numbered 1900, but the com.
mand had been much depleted by sick
ness. lie insurgents retreated to the
northeast, leaving six dead.
They have other forces near Taytay
This district, although close to Manila
has proved the most difficult from
which to dislodge the enemy. It is now
reported the insurgents intend to con
centrate at Santa Cruz, Laguna prov
ince, and in the district east of Laguns
de Bay.
The American secret service reports
that Aguinaldo has joined the Mari
quini force.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
DURING CARNIVAL WEEK.
Several National Conven tions to Be Hsld
In AZ. Paul.


in 6t. Paul.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 21.-The Winter Car
nival Of St. Paul will be held Feb. 8-12
and will be made the occasion of the
assembling here of two national con.
ventions ct least. The national con-
vention of the Farmers Alliance and
Industrial Union and the annual meet
ing of the Grain Growers Association
of the United States have been called
to meet during the carnival in st. Paul.
This will be the first national conven.
ton of the Grain Growers, q body
that has grown out Of the Alliance and
is attaining large dimensions and great
influence among the agriculturisN Of
the country. The convention would be
q large one in any event, but the fact
that it is to be held during the period
of carnival festivities will undoubtedly
cause larger attendance than can be
looked for ordinarily.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
STRONGLY PRO-BOER.

Canadian Fronch Liberals Opposed to
Great Britnin's Policy.
New YORK, Dec. 2l.-A special to
The World from Ottawa says: Mr..
Tarte, minister Of public works, Is said
to he in open revolt against sending
nltrc troops - ..iu Lrilu.n. Iie failed
to attend :. >ab.nes council GATED TO az
range for second contingent and with
drew to Montreal.
4 large and influential section of
French Liberals in Quebec province is
strongly pro-Boer. So marked has be-
come the anti-British attitude of many
French Canadian journals that it has
evoked bitter protest from l.. O.
David, q leading French citizen.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
VIII Be Temporarily Inferred
Until His Family's Depar-
ture for Home.
PLAN TO AID HIS WIDOW
Died a Poor Man. His Home
In California Covered
by Mortgage.
Army Friends Appeal for AS
sistance to Raise the In
debtedness.

MANILA, Dec. 21.-Major General
Lawton's body has been brought from
San Mateo to Manila, his staff and .
squadron Of cavalry acting as escort.
1t was found necessary to bridge tho
river.
The funeral will take place from his
late residence here, . mansion formerly
occupied by Spanish general. The
body will be placed temporarily in q
vault in Ell Paco cemetery, where many
Of the American soldiers have been in
tered, and guard of honor will be
maintained. When Mrs. Lawton and
her four children shall have completed
their arrangements for returning to the
United States the remains will be
taken on q transport with an escort of
officers for final lnterment in Arlington
cemetery, Washington.
General Lawton's death has caused
universal sorrow in Manila.