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Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06
Soldier and Courtier.

Lord Kitchener, of Khartoum, is a
straightforward soldier, but he does no: :
scorn the art of turning a compliment
gracefully. s =@. #i. Il
/. It has long been said of him that he
is proof against all feminine charms,
and when he waited upon her majesty
at Windsor the queen was curious
enough to put a pointed question.
@ Is it true, my lord," she asked shat
you have never yet cared for " oman %
's''Yes, your majesty" replied the sir-
dar, s'quite truewith one exception
"Ah!"' said the queen, '.and who is
she % }5 5= SIS 81 n. +: 81 I:
The sirdar. bowed. .Y our majesty y
said he. Youths COMPANION. S.. i,
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06
Grcnt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

81 Excitement is often the cause, Of.
strange kilograms, as well as other
Iqueer manifestations.
a man who had been one Of the pas
| Isengers on q hipwrecked vessel was
rescued almost by5a g miracle. On ar
irving at place from which he could
send g telegraphic message he for,
|'warded& the flowing dispatch to hiss
brot her:
1T am saved Try to break it gently.
Ito my wiiff ~ -Bits.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

."How do you pronounce thd last syllable
of that word 3butter1ne?' asked the Gus.
toner. 1.-The last syllable is 4ilent," stifly
replied the grocer.-London Answers,
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

Sweat and fruit acids will I not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES. Sold by all>druggists.|
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure:-Ralph Erieg, VIII
Transport, Pa.J Nov. %, 1898.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey Of Hprehound and Tar for coughs.
Slke's Ioothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

Mrs. Roger Wolcott, Of Boston, has
given an imposing monument tbb Pep.
perell, Mass. il memory Of thesmen 81
that town who fought st Bunker Hill
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

When you see man eager to confess a
small fault the chances are he has larger
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06
& Beef PaIatAa...

One palate will be required for each
person. Wash and simmer until ten.
der; peel off the upper skin, which can
be easily done Il they are sufficiently
cooked, and cut into square pieces.
Make good brown sauce, flavor with
mushroom catsup and the juice Of
picked onions; give one boil and dish.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

=. By the time man succeeds in reaching
the tn top of thE ladder he is too old to enjoy
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06
Surely q Dream.
Nl3227L !lE5Z2:|11,fH

Surely a Dream.
The rich, talented, handsome stranger
prostrates himself at the feet OF the beaut1'
full cashier in the laundry.
"Be mine!" he imp!ores.
"Am dreaming?" the young girl asks her.
self, anxiously.
She has not long to remain in doubt. For
she presently spurns the rich, talented, hand:
some stranger and marries the bow-legged
boilermaker to whom she had plighted her
troth.
This, of course, makes it cinch that she
is dreaming.-Detroit Journal.
Two-thirds of the stealing done nowadays
goes under another name.-Chicago Daily
News.
He who builds according to every mans
advice will have queer structure.-Chicago
Daily News.
The gossip in home decreases as the
library increases.-Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc,
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. o4,3oS]
"Iam so grateful to you for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me that I feel as
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06
THE PRICE OF STYLE.
British Society Pays nm Enormous
Sum Year to the Gov
ernment.

People who want to keep up big es.
tablishment have to pay for permission
to do so. The excise authorities see to
that.
Last year society paid into the ma.
tional exchequer by way OF taxation and
| as the price of style or establishment
licenses no less sum than 6 74o,s63
Think, first of all, what it costs to
keep James in all his dignity. The
exchequer values him at IS shillings a
year. Two hundred and five thousand
Eve hundred and thirty-six licenses for
male servants were issued last year,
and brought in revenue of 153,999
There are other ranks for carriages
than the cab rank. There is a two
guinea rank, one-guinea rank, and the
democratic 15-shilling rank. Between
these three ranks are the greatest con-
ceivable differences. If your carriage
has four or more wheels and is fitted
to be drawn by two or more horses Tor
even mules), then you must pay E Is.
a year for it.
But if your carriage has our or more
wheels, and is only drawn by one horse
or mule, you can have the thing for one
guinea year. And if perchance you
cannot live up to the four-wheeled
style, but are content with carriage
Tor cart) of less than four wheels, then
you can get off with yearly payment
of IS shillings. That is the cheapest
style the government can tolerate.
Hackney carriages come under this
head, and pay the Is shillings.
OF course the 15-shilling carriages are
greatest in number. Last year 316, ,4s5
of them paid Is shillings apiece, in ad.
dition to 125,971 hackney carriages.
People who ride in one-horse four
wheeled carriages come next in number
with 76,sos carriages. The lucky people
who ride in carriages with four wheels
or more, and drawn by two or more
horses, number 49, ,307.
Altogether those who ride in car
riages and carts pay 6 51O,s9o year for
the privilege of riding on wheels in
stead of walking. But the hackney car
riage and the two-wheeled cart pay
three-ffths of that amount.
"AeAI 10 q NSoA AAAoSS "AIAOut d1u1OIldA
bearings? Absolutely styleless. But if
you wish armorial bearings painted on
your carriage you must pay e2 rs for
permission, as well as something to the
painter for his skill.
If you wish to use armorial bearings
in any other :way-say, on your notepa-
per-then guinea year will suffice.
More people use bearings in this way
than on carriages. Last year s 81, 1909
was received for permission to put ar
mortal bearings on carriages, and s 49,
43S to use them in other ways.
In this way is made up the 74o, 1863
which is paid each year for permission
to live in style. But it is only when that
is paid that the real expense begins
London Mail.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06

The gossip in a home decreases as the
library increases.-Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-06
Truth-TellinG Il. !. D1alnEero, q. -.

Mugs Did you ever call q man q.
liar?
Juggins Yes, once, and Il -svas a sad,
day for me. He happened to pc one.
Town Topics.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
viii EndOw A Free
Scholarship for Girl

The educational department of the Wo-
mans club has decided to endow free
SCHOLARSHIP for a Jefferson county girl at
the State University The members who
compose this department filled with
zeal and enthusiasm in the work, and pro-
pose to give a delightful entertainment,
which will prove a unique event during
the coming week, on May "a. All the club
women are interested in the affair, and the
hearty and cordial support of all good citi-
zens of Birmingham is most earnestly re-
quested. The programme for the enter
tainment will be diversified, and will be
most attractive throughout. The follow
ing ladies' constitute the educational de-
partment of the Woman's club who have
charge of the arrangements: Mrs. A. Q.
Lane, Mrs. Harry Harsh, Mrs j. w.
Bruce, Mrs. ]. A. Downey, Mrs. l.. c.
French, Mrs. G. B. Burkhalter, Mrs. ]. f.
Graham, Miss Deane, Miss Kate Gibson,
Miss b. A. Alien, Mrs. Samuel Laird, Mrs
NJ. A. Layet, Mrs. e. ]. McCrossin, Mrs. j.
II. Phillips, Mrs c. A. Peace, Miss Mary
Rittenberry, Mrs. Minis Stone, Mrs. Fac
P. Smith, Mrs. E. L. Saxon, Miss Celia
Smith, Miss W. NJ. Allen, Mrs. w. e.
Sorsby, Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Mason, Mss
Morton, Miss Clayton Miss Ella Simpson,
Mrs. r. II. Pearson, Mrs. w. B. Leedy,
Miss Emma Leedy Miss Ethel Sharpe and
others.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
CHIEF COMPLIMENTED.
President of Sunday School Association
Sends Warm Letter.

The work of the police department under
the direction of the new chief, Connie W.
Austin, in strict enforcement of the law
is attracting much attention, not only In
this city but also throughout the state.
Chief Austin is in receipt of a number
of letters commencing his work. among
which is one from William e. Holloway,
president of the Alabama Sunday School
association, .as follows:
Montgomery, Ala, May II, 1899.
&C. w. Austin, Chief of Police, Birming-
ham, Ala:
MY Dear Sir:-As president of the Ala
bama Sunday School association 1 desire TO
thank you for the way in, which you are
enforcing the laws of your city and our
state. Your course is attracting the atten-
ton and is securing the commentator of
the best people, in not only your city, but
the entire state. Your example will to
some extent be emulated by the officers of
other towns and cities and in this way
alone 1t is impossible to even estimate the
good that you are doing.
II commend you with all MY heart and
pray that God will bless you and help you
to be brave and strong in your battle for
the law and for the right. If you continue
as you have started, your admnistra ton
will be blessing to Birmingham and her
people. With much respect and admiration
l am, yours very truly,
'WM. e. HOLLOWAY.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
jim WANTED HIS
MONEYS WORTH
Funny Case of a Negro Before a
:, Justice.
HIS LAWYER FAILED TO COME
Negro Was Acquitted But Did Not Care
to Go Until the Lawyer He Had
Paid $500 to Defend Him
Earned the Fee.
HIS LAWYER FAILED TO COME

Jim Moulton, a Pratt City negro, is a
firm believer in the modern business max
i'm, Get your moneys WORTH" judging
by his actions in a criminal prosecution
which was Instituted against him in that
thriving suburb.
Jim was arrested last Sunday ON war
rant returnable to Justice William Grady.
of that place, charging him with assault
and battery without a weapon, an action
in which a justice of the peace has final
jurisdiction.
AS no session of Justice Grady's court is
held on Sunday, Jim was sent to jail on a
pending mittimus. He was brought in
from Pratt City by Constable j. H. Skinner
and turned over to Sheriff O'Brien, who
assigned him to a soft berth.
He Was Much Agr.eved
Jim was much agrieved at his arrest,
and employed an attorney to get him out
of the trouble. On Tuesday his attorney
applied to Judge Sem for a writ of habeas
corpus, which was granted, and the time
for hearing the case set for yesterday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock
~ The writ commanding Sheriff O'Brien to
bring the body of the petitioner into court
was not served until yesterday about one
hour after Justice Grady had sent his con-
stable after Jim in order that he might
be tried. Jim's attorney was not aware of
this state of affairs and consequently he
appeared before the justice without coun-
sell
In a preliminary investigation of the
charges, however, Justice Grady found that
there was not sufficient evidence to convict
the defendant, and in order to save the
time of the trial he announced that he
would discharge the prisoner.
Want ell Him T., Earn His Money
At this juncture Jim interposed a most
positive objection, stating that he refused to
accept the judgment of the court, because
he had paid his lawyer s. and wanted him
to earn his money. He insisted that he be
Z held for triad until his lawyer could defend
him, and for time the court was in a
quandary. Justice Grady telephoned to
Sheriff O'Brien asking him what he should
do, and also if he would recommit the pris-
oner to jail. The sheriff was a little per-
picked and consulted Judge Greene of the
criminal court, who gave the opinion that
inasmuch as Justice Grady had finad juris-
diction his discharge of the prisoner would
put an end to the case.
These facts were communicated to JUS
tice Grady, who informed Jim that he
would be compelled to discharge him, not
withstanding his protest.
Jim left the court room shaking his head
and muttering something about "soft
saps," lawyers and the oppressed mig
ger"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
NO SUFFRAGE AMENDMENTS
From the Eufaula Times.


There will be no suffrage amendments
voted for next year. Not one. However
the house may be the senate will kill any
suffrage amendment that comes before it.
The writer is sure of 1t. He believes that
over one-half of the senators who voted for
repeal will vote against suffrage propo-
sition. That has developed already. Only
one of the seven populsts in the senate will
vote for any amendment qualifying the
suffrage. With one exception every one
Of the seven voted for repeal. The leader
CT repeal and one of the best men in
Alabama, too, Senator Moody, will vote
against q suffrage amendment in almost
any shape 1t may come up. Senator Wind
ham of Pickens will. too. vote against
suffrage amendment. He was warm for
repeal and others will follow his example.
AS the editor of the Times figures it, a
suffrage amendment will not get fifteen
votes in the senate and 1t will need twenty.
The anti-repealists with two or three ex-
ceptions will vote against suffrage amend
ment because 1t could not carry at reg
ular election, and they think it most un-
wise to try it when county candidates are
trying to get in office. The senator from
this district repeatedly stated his position
and that was that such an amendment
could not possibly carry. The Barbour
delegation is unanimous on that PROPOSE
ton. They voted against repeal and will
likely now vote against any suffrage
amendment
When the argument for repeal was on the
sntis repeatedly stated that an amendment
was impossible in the legislature and out
of it. They begged the tepealists not to
strike down the convention until the suf-
frage amendment had been agreed to.
Our pleas were unheard.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
FIRST CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Resulting From Operations of Block
aiding Squadrons

Washington, May 1S.-The war depart
ment has been presented the first claim for
damages on account of the operations of
our blockading vessels during the late war;
This is the claim of the owners of the
British ship Nckerson, which sailed from
Kingston, Jamaica, with a cargo of food
supplies for Cuban ports just before the
blockade was declared. She was seized
by the Hornet, but was discharged by a
prize court. The claim is for $1,000, on ac-
count of detention and minor losses. If
this is found to be the department of state
will be obliged to submit estimates for pay
ment of such claims to the next congress,
for there is no authority of law for their
payment at present.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
been visiting Miss Emma Leedy. returned ,
home yesterday.

been visiting Miss Emma Leedy, returned
home yesterday.
Mrs. Oscar Hundley, of Huntsville, is
spending the remainder of this week with
her parents. Captain and Mrs F. P.
OBrien, in this city.
49,
Editor Stephens, of the Oneonta
Democrat, was married in Fort PAYNE
yesterday morning to Miss Octie Howard.
sister of Former Congressman Howard, of
the Seventh district. Mr.. and Mrs,
Stephens passed through the city yester-
day on the way to their home in Oneonta
The Twentieth Century club will meet
this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs ]. w.
Savage on the North Highlands.
A delightful impromptu dance was given
at Lakeview last night by Mrs. N. B.
Feagin to the members of the younger
dancing clubs of the city and their fair
friends
Mrs. o. p. Sample and Miss Kate Rob-
bins, of Mississippi, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. b. Robbins.
DR.. and Mrs. M. N. Due gave delight
full card party Wednesday evening in honor
of their sister, Miss Vivian Due, of Mont
gomery. M. T. Baptist won the gentle
mans prize, and Miss Sarah Byron the
ladies' prize. j. T. Waterman and Miss Ten
ME Talliaferro won the BOBBY prizes.
The Aurora Literary club met with Miss
Bessye LIE Grande at the residence of DR..
and Mrs. ]. c. LIE Grande, No. 210S Seventh
avenue, Wednesday afternoon. Interest
ing papers and selections were read by
Misses Lorna Wilson, Louise Rushton,
IoFafn nNa1 VAr,t DO11D
Bonnie Plossal, the retiring president, read
an entertaining address. after which re-
freshments were served The following
are the members: President, Miss Bonnie
Plossal; vice-president, Miss Ala King;
secretary, Miss Elise Eatherly; treasurer,
Miss Carol Gray, Misses Roberta Adams,
Mary Anderson, Gertrude Auit, Kate Brad
shaw, Fannie Lee Claybaugh, Catherine
Conner, Bessye LIE Grande, Edna Snow,
Sarah Lucky, Bevelle Conner, Elise
Eatherly, Eva Conner, Ala King, Emma
Cowen, jamie Curry, Fannie Felt, Alice
Graham, Carol Gray, Grace Hardie, Alva
Heidi, Annie Henley, Edith Johnston, Josie
McClintock, Florence McLester, Matte
Monroe, Flora Orr, Bonnie Plossal, Annie
Reed, jamie Robertson, Rebie Robertson,
Louise Rushton, Lorna Wilson, Florence
McCrossin.
Mrs Paul Freeman's dancing class will
have a cotillon at Lakeview pavilion to-
night.
The music denartment Of the Woman's
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
Picnic Parties,

Go out to Gate City on the Traction COM
pany's red cars. 1t is only half mile walk
over a beautiful road past the old glass
works to the artesian wells we are hear
ing so much about now One of the most
beautiful spots for picnics In the state.
Cars every 20 minutes. Beautiful ride
through Woodlawn over track as smooth
as Ice out along the picturesque macadam-
lied road. Special terms to picnIcs. Go
out and spend the day. Most famous place
near Birmingham for wild flowers. .'s
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
Neiphbors, tiossin

From the Chicago News
Mrs. Blimbers-My husband was awfully
angry yesterday. Our girl got hold of his
razor and tried to rip some carpets with 1t.
She took the edge off terribly.
Mrs. Maundsley-Does your husband
shave himself?
Mrs. Blimbers-Oh, yes, every morning.
Mrs. Mundsley-Tm awfully glad-to know
1t. Some of the neighbors have suspected
that you were responsible for the horrible
condition of his face.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
lieved in six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t is a great sur
prise on account of Its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately If
you want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co., Biz
mingham, Ala.
28-thurs-fri-sat-1yr
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
STREET CAR COMBINE
Is After the Lines of TIE Quaker
City.

Philadelphia, May 1s-The Consolidated
Street Car company, which was recently
organized under the laws of New Jersey,
with a capitalization of $1S,OOO,000 and
which now embraces about dozen street
car plants and several truck manufactor-
les, has made a proposition to the ]. e..
Brill company. of this city, for the COIL
troll of its plant.
The officials of the latter concern state
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
FLOWERS WILL
leaves His Relatives Neat Sum and Re-
mainder to Wife and Daughter.

WATERFOWL, N. j., May 1s.-The will of
the late Ex-Governor Flower was fled for
probate today He left requests of $4,000
to each of his brothers and sisters or their
heirs; SEE, 600 to Frederick S. Flower, $4,000
to his former cashier. Ransom S. Pattison,
and other requests to churches and jndi-
viduals amounting to $4,000
The residue Is left to his widow and
daughter share and share alike.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19

that they are averse to joining the COM
bination, but say they have offered to sell
their works outright to the new company.
The terms upon which the plant can be
bought have not been disclosed, but the
option given the Consolidated company will
expire within a few days and the outcome
will then be known.
The Brill company is one of the largest
In the country and employs 1900 men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
WOMAN and SOCIETY.
BY ANNIE KERDRIcK WALKER.

club will hold an open meeting at the club
rooms tomorrow afternoon at S:45 O'clock
All members of the club and is'tors who
may be in the city are invited to be pres
ent. An excellent program has been ar
ranged for the occasion.
Miss Eva Lee Sommers Is at home from
school in Montevallo, and will spend the
holidays with her mother. Mrs. Floyd
Sommers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19

IT,c TINE To get wall paper at very
's low prices for a very long
LAST time to come. All factories
nm mnr are in the big trust. Prices
GmANGE have been greatly advanced
and will be still higher. While our pres
emit stock lasts it will be sold at from one
third to one-half off from regular prices.
Colbys Wall Paper and Art Store, 202a
First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
just the Same Way

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
That's a rather extreme gown that Miss
Sheckels is wearing. Do you notice how
1t is held up by single strap across her
shoulder"
: yes and it reminds me of old times I
knew her daddy when he had but one sus-
pender and wore it the same way
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
Wives Condolences
rom the Detroit Press Press.

From the Detroit Press Press.
Mamma, I told Harry all the mean
things Josephine Dash told me about her
husband"
'fWell?"
Nov he's mad because I won't tell him
what told Josephine about him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
Poor Old Man
prom Puck.

From Puck.
Eyes, he was our oldest inhabitant-none-
ty-nine when he died. His last years were
very sad"
How was that?"
"A New York reporter interviewed him,
and the old gentleman's statement was
boiled down from two columns to half a
column"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
A Dead Shot

From the Harlem Life.
Amateur Sportsman-What did I bring
down, Pat?
Pat-Yer dog, Sur; blew his head all off.
Amateur Sportsman-Where's the bird?
Pat-Picking at the dog, Sur.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
Sacred Concert at East Lake
every Sunday by Memoli's
Band.

Her Theory
From the Washington Star.
what makes young Mr.. Bught wear his
hair so long?" asked Maud.
''Oh, 1t isn't his fault, poor boy" replied
Miss Cayenne. HE has been lonized SO
much he doesn't feel comfortable without
q NAME"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
"A Born Fiend

From the Chicago Record.
Z ~ think have found out waht an op-
timist isl
'What?'
/. tile is man who has found out that he
can worry more people by fractional cheer
fulness than by irrational gloom
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
FOR PIPE OR CIGARETTE.
DURHAM GOLD LEAF
S>eBEATs THE WORLD,-<<

For quick and good repairs
on any kind of machinery,
phone 2lO.
John d. Lykes.
5-5-1m cod
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-19
In Society.

Miss Sheenan and Miss Spear of Atlanta,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs Oliver
Chalifoux, have returned home.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
The Meanest Mnn.

A mean man on the South Side
agreed, early in the week, to meet a
girl at luncheon down town Saturday,
and after luncheon they were going to
the matinee. The girl Kept her part OF
the contract. She dressed in a new
silk waist and a velvet bonnet, and
was in the lunch room as the clock
struck /. After she had waited about
five minutes there came a note from
the mean 1t said:
The inclosed cards will show you
why l can't keep my engagement"
The Enclosed cards. announced that
he had been married to a chum of hers
that morning.-Chicago Inter Ocean.