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in possession of all the societies. the nec- essary inquiries and the resultant in- formation can be promptly exchanged be- tween the cities. If New York reports faNorably the transportation of the man is paid clear through. If he Is found to be falsifying he Is treated by the local society In St. Paul and furnished with work If he needs it. This strict investiga- ton prevents the shifting by charity or ganization societies of tramps from one city to another.
 It Is a des srved tribute to the influence of Jewish charity worker that the sis ter and older organization. the National Conference of Charity and Correction of the United States, In which there is no distinction of sect. has appointed a com 1niitee to secure the CO., opera ton of char itahle organizations and municipal au- thoritias throughout the country by the adoption of plan similar 10 that initiat- ed by the Jews
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and all those who appreciate high class entertainment presented amid beautiful surroundings. The theatre is pretty 1t Is just the right distance from the resi- dence districts to make the car ride pleasant, the resort is always cool after supper and the stock company has pleas cd every visitor.
 The various members of the company have charming personalities and are popular not on y because they are good performers, but because it Is a pleasure to meet and converse with them so- cially. All week there has appeared good feeling between the audience and play CTS, a thing which always makes a per formance more enjoyable to both.
 For the present week there is an entire change of bill. The offering will be "A Scrap of Paper" comedy in three acts by Victorien Sardou. The play has had one of the most remarkable runs ever
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NDITlnIcC nllD 1t will stand it.
 UnIIlUlOL UUn The best talent WhII DkDED in the world is WILL | HI LII employed to de-

sign our papers, and the prices are as low as the lowest at Rolls Wall Paper and Art Store.
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Summer Homes In the MouptaIns.

Undoubtedly the most invigorating and healthful region in which to spend the heated term is among the resorts along the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in the Mountains of the Vir- ginias. These resorts vary in altitude from 1900 to 25o0 feet, and are celebrated for grand and picturesque surroundings variety of mineral waters. and an exhil- eratine climate with mildly warm days and cool, refreshing nights. producing an energy and buoyancy which bespeaks health and promotes enjoyment. There are over 300 Sum mer Homes In the moun- tains and on the Seashore reached by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway varying in rates and character to suit those of very moderate means. who seek rest only, and those also who desire gaiety and social life. For booklet descriptive of these resorts and giving directory of managers and proprietors. apply at the city ticket offices of the Louisville and Nashville and Queen and Crescent routes, or address.
 A. L. ELLETT, T. P. A.. c. 6 o. Ky.
 Cincinnati O.
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The Servant Problem.

For many years the question of domes- tic servants has been the most perplex- ing problem with which the housekeeper has to deal.
 The negro has long since proven both unreliable and unsatisfactory. and the white servants that can be secured are little or no better.
 There have been a number of sugges- tions offered none of which has relieved the situation.
 Some have suggested the wholesale im- portation of Chinese servants. but the exclusion act prevents this, and the best thing left to do Is to buy an Insurance Gasoline Stove from S. Spiro and do your own cooking, and save the annoy ance of servants. '*'
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every assurance thnt 1t will be put on in satisfactory style.
 Next week the bill at the theatre Is heralded as being even better than any yet offered. Ascott and Eddy who do q novelty acrobntic dancing act; Nettie doCoursoy. vivaclous little soubrette: the Goolmans, whose musical act has gained favor; Charles Smith in new se- lections. and the biograph. with new films and realistic effects. make up the offering.
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ANNUAL MEETING.

The First Church of Christ Scientists. Boston, Mass, June 15-1s, 1902. For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on its line to Boston. Mass, and return at the low rate of one fare plus $1.00 for the round trip; tickets on sale June 11th, 12th and 18th, with final limit June 27th, 1902.
 For further information call on any agent Southern Railway or write
 c, E. JACKSON, Travelling Passenger Agent, Morris Hotel Building, Birmingham. Ala.
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A MODEL JEWISH ORGANIZATION.
From the Independent.

tTOm tHe lHuepeHuShe'
 The Jews of the United States have achieved a success in one important di- rection which is notable. They have dealt with the question of transporting tramps and non-residents with a vigor and intelligence which has reduced that evil among them to a remarkable degree. The Jewish charity organizations throughout the country have adopted rules and regulations in regard to trans portation which require an applicant in one city who wishes to pe conveyed to another, not only to undergo investiga- tion in the city where the application Is made, but in the city of his destination.
 Thus Jew who is stranded in St. Louis claiming to have a family or friends in New York. is required to give the name and addresses of his friends in New York. By means of special telegraphic code
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SEABOARD AIRLINE
 VS. PET.T AID.

While these railroad mag mates and their attorneys are fighting over their respective "right-of- way" the dear peo. ple refuse absolutely to await results, and we are selling the property. We have a few pieces left, and would sug- gest that you call and see us at once before they are all gone.
 w. B. LEEDY 6 co.
 ll2 N. 2lst St. Both Phones No. 42.
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Repairing of Watches and
 JeWeIry.

We employ no apprentices. but all ow employees are recognized experts in thet respective trades.
 We reset old stones mount new one. and execute special designs prompt. and our prices are always reasonable.
 F. w. BRoMBER0,
 The Jeweler.
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experienced by a comedy. It was the ve- hicle of Jane Hading and Coquelin in Paris and ran for 400 nights In London in the hands of MT. and Mrs. Kendall it had continuous triumph for three years. In this country 1t had a run of 200 nights in New York. It is a comedy bub- bling over with wit and humor arising from natural situation and is just the right sort of a play for stock com pany. The cast will be:
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FOURTH JULY RATES.

Tickets at reduced rates will be sold from agency stations to all points on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad several days in advance, with ample return limit. Ap- ply to your nearest ticket agent for rates, tickets and further particulars
 6-1l-wed-su-td
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AT LAKEvIEW.

The first week at Lakevlew theatre has succeeded In making that place just what the management intended 1t shiuld be- resort for Birmingham's exclusive set
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Prof. John Calman has moved from 51O N. 18th St. [, and can now be found at the Jesse French Piano Go. Both phones No. ST.
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Dividend Notice

At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Birming- ham Trust and Savings Co.,, held June 10th. 1902, dividend of per cent was declared, payable July 2nd, 1902, to the stockholders of record June 27th, 1902, this being the 28th consecutive semi-annual dividend.
 The transfer books will be closed from June 27th to July 3rd, 1902.
 TOM O. SMITH. Cashier. 6-15-3t-su
The Washington times., 1902-04-27

the struggle and dropped out of the
school.
But the army Of "nunkcrs" was net
composed merely CT the patrons CT the
Law classes. tests q the students be-
came cngulfod in waves OF unmas:crcd
geography. arithmetic. Eng ish, Shorthand.
and bookkeeping. and were swept from
tLsir feet by ! shameful report of their
proceedings for the last two or three
months. Containing several large. black
D's. sicnifYins the fact 10 their parents
that they had became deficient" in as
many studies. And there was great weep
ing and wailinE and Cnashing Of teeth.
Its Horrors Untold.
The cnly hope OF these flunkers being
able to graduate lay in their ability to
pass the matinee day examinations or
make up the deficiency by unusually good
work during the remaining weeks of
school.
And when Friday came, 200 or 300 stu
dents with sad, detected faces strobe
into the Business High School and took
up their labors. Seldom has such a sorry
looking aggregation Of youthful Americans
been seen in the National Capital. Upon
that single test depended the graduation
of many OF them. They we're nervous and
extremely worried, and probably never
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before was there such universal use of
| the phrase of the Immortal bard. "Oh,
that man might know the end of this day 5
| business ere 1t comes.''
But the final straw that broke the
| camel's back descended upon the sorrow
| ing multitudes when the doors OF the ex-
animation rooms were thrown open and
they entered in. Written all over the
blackboards were test questions, the like
OF which they had never seen or heard
Not one question. possibly out of the
whole examination had ever been taken
up and studied or discussed in the class
cs. All concerned subjects utterly foreign
to them. And then the tears were shed.
They often had heard tales from older
students Of what the third-quarter funk
examinations were like. but all were will
ing to admit that "the half had not been
told"
Never did such an event transpire in a
local high school, and there is little pos
sibility that it ever will again. So great
number OF "fiunks'' at one time was
never heard OF before Unless several
hundred Business High School students
burn the midnight oil continuously from
now until the middle of June there will
be big funeral instead Of graduating
exercises at the end OF the school year.
Held Another Debate.
Section d. at the Business held an
interesting debate last Thursday after
noon. The question was:
Resolved That the Spanish American
war has proved a benefit to the United
Siates.''
Mr.. Barber Mr.. Mitchell. Miss Peacock,
and Miss Brown supported the affirma-
tive, while the negative was ably upheld
by Miss Bielaski. Mr. Hendricks, Miss
Hercus, and Miss Whit.
Mr.. Davis. Mr.. Thurston, and Miss Nc
Nelly, who acted as judges, awarded the
decision to the affirmative speakers.
DR.. Lane, director of the high schools,
and DR.. Kingsman of the Board OF Edu-
cation. were present and enjoyed the ef-
forts of the youthful orators greatly.
The feature of the debate was the
wordy alteration between Miss Bielaskf
and Mr.. Barber. the leaders of the two
sides. Miss Bielaski oyerstepped the time
limit and Mr. Barber promptly rose and
called her down. This made the young
lady furious and it is said that she ad-
dressed some very caustic remarks to
Barber by way of the Chair. The sup
porters OF the young people took sides
in the matter, and free-for-all verbal
duel was only prevented by the presence
of their distinguished guests. Both sides, |
however, are still very angry over the |
matter and each is making considerable
talk regarding the poor quality OF the
others debate.
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COLLEGE POLITICIANS.

The young man In politics Is nothing
new. But for them to commence while
college students to take an active inter.
est in the political affairs OF the coun.
try and work like veterans for the sue
cess of their party in the field Is some
what novel.
Such Is the aim Of the American Coll
lege League. This organization strives to
interest all college students and graduates
In the principles OF the Republican party,
and to work actively for its success In
the field. 1t claims that while many of
its members are not entitled to a vote
yet, they can nevertheless be OF much
service to the party in variors ways As
the constitution OF the league states,
the object of the organization is to arouse
college men to take an active interest in
the practical administration of popular
government: to provoke discussion and
investigation OF politico-economic ques-
tions; to aid in securing uniform legisla-
tion favorable to the gaining OF legal
residence by student voters at the seat
of their educational institutions: TO or
ganize clubs in the colleges OF the United
States for the purpose of advocating. pro-
noting, and maintaining the principles OF
Republicanism as enunciated by that
party.
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through his pockets and he only had
nickel. They took that and his ring.
Then they told US they would give US
ten seconds to get out CT sight. and
A Hurried Departure.
THAT wasn't the next thing they did"
exclaimed Offutt; they talked the matter
over The lame fellow was in favor of
killing US. ard throwing Cur bodies under
little bridge about ten fset long that
was near where we stood. The others
were in favor OF letting US go. but the
lame chap still stuck to it that they
should at least shoot a couple of holes
in us Just to wound US and make us re-
member net to tell anyone. But they
finally decided to let US CT If we got out
CT sight in ten seconds"
The lame chap got his gun ready Hef
follower resumed. and we Just dug out
down the road. ! never ran SO fast in all
my life. | jumped clean over that little
bridge. Poor old 0ffutt couldn't keep
up with me. and | heard him shouting TO
me please not to leave him behind to get
killed"
Il know / could not keep up" said Of
futt. ''out didn't holler. The ten seconds
were up before | got out Of sight, and
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duly celebrated on Friday. Not even the
, stirring victory of the Business baseball
nine over the boys from the Eastern
could lift for more than a passing mo-
ment the heavy veil Of sorrow that rests
over everyone in the school, the teachers
excepted.
Commercial law proved the disastrous
snag in the course OF the majority Of the
second year pupils. Ninety-two students,
hopeful to the end, 'fiunked'' in this par
ticular study, and fell hard. For many Of
them this means the sinking of the very
last piece of wrecka:;e to which they
could cling and be drifted safely over
into the blessed realms of the graduat-
ing class. Upon fully one-third of this
number the sun of hope has set Their
energies have been wasted. No diploma
can be theirs-at least not this year.
Several of them have already given up
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their studies as in the previous quarter.
Mr.. Swartzell the principal of the school,
is very much pleased with the work of
the pupils during the quarter.
Last Thursday the Eastern High School
baseball team was defeated in the first
championship game OF the season by the
Business High School in a one-sided
game. The game terminated with the
score of II to {. The exhibition of field
ing put Up BY the Easterns was miserable.
the worst that they have put up this sea-
son. They seemed TO be attacked with
stage fright in the first inning. But the
boys can do better. Since their defeat
they have been practicing very hard and
diligently. and 1t is the opinion of many
of the boys that IL the two teams ever
meet again this season they will defeat
the Business.
Hanging on a wall in q corridor at the
Eastern is small frame containing three
medals. one of gold suspended by u light
blue and white ribbon-the Eastern col
ors-and two of silver, each suspended in
the same manner on either side of the
gold medal.
Many of the cadets OF Company F often
stand in groups in front Of these medals
and comment on them, and cast longing
eyes upon them.
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IN EDUCATIONAL CMIES-NOTES Oh INTEREST TO DISTRICT Students

did. You needn't talk so big: you were
so scared that you nearly collapsed"
"In a minute" the other continued.
two other tough looking men stepped out
of the woods at the side of the road. and
the four surrounded us. One fellow drew
out a horrible long knife and. while the
lame man kept us covered with a revol-
yer, made us put up our hands. l watch
ed my chance and tried to drop my hands
to pick up rock or something to defend
myself with. but the chap dug me in the
stomach with the knife and made me
throw my hands up again. l have some
cuts on me now where he dug me with the
knife.
That's right" said .Offutt; "he cut me.
too
"The man searched us. but had hidden
my watch and 1 had no money on me.
When they began to search Ofutt he
dropped his hands to protect himself and
one highwayman knocked him down aud
kicked him in the face. Then they went
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.

Tomorrow morning the students Of Cen
trail High School will start on the fourth
and last quarter of the scholastic year.
Friday was matinee day. and while many
pupils were compelled to stay TO make
UP their studies. the conduct study hail
seemed to be the most popular. II fact
every seat was taken and some Of the
pupils were ccTpeilci TO 20 into Other
| rooms and sit their time out. The cen
duet hall ut Central is quite an interest,"
| ing place after o'clock on schJGl daJs
| and especially en- matinee day. Never t05s
a day pass but what there is someone sert
to conduct hall for an hour or two III 5
is the method the teachers have Of pun
ishing the naughty boys and girls. F5s
a very serious otfense they are obliged 10
stay in the conduct hall two hours
after school every day for week.
This method has been found very effective
for, the past ten or fifteen years.
The Central girls basketball team met
with defeat at the hands OF the Weststn
team last Tuesday evening ~ sco-c <
TO 1. The game was a hard fought 80
from the beginning to the end, a14 &c
was mighty hard struggle fer ihe West
crners to do their work. The playing y'i
was kept in the air throughout the game.
The Senior Club was entertained last
Friday evening by Miss Irene orndott. of
17iS Street. The club held most en-
toyable meeting. and afterward iutIl5l
In amusemcnts ard refreshments.
Prof. Jean Des Gerennes delivered
lecture Tuesday last in the exhibition h' l
OF the Central High School en- Slit@ >
pearan works. The lecture was atteue
by the senior classes and many yisitcri-
This is the second of a series of lectrr
which Prof Gerennes is delivering at tas
school.
Mr.. Hall. instructor Of physics OF the
Technical School. has been busy for the
past three or four weeks making plans
for the arrangement of his electrical
laboratory in the new technical building.
which will be completed within the next
two or three months. The drawings arc
being made to include extensive machin-
cry and Instruments. The working draw
ings Of the plans are being made oy
Lieutenant Atkinson, '02.
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handled the men very successfully. The
present nine appears to look upon him as
the real thing
Tennis started up at the College last
week and is taking a great boom among
the students who are lovers of outdoor
sports. One side of the big campus is de-
voted TO the game. and is never without
scme occupants during the dag. Richard
Kecdy is the tenris manager.
"Brcncho" Armstrong, Yale '95. Of
Hampton. Va, spent The afternoon re-
Gently at the college with Graduate Man
ager Thompson. Mr. Armstrong ard Mr.
Thompson officiated In the important foot
ball games in the South last fall Foot
ball was the main topic Of convcrsation.
Many plans were also made for the teams
next year. Both gentlemen will probably
officiate in some of the important games
in the North next season.
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the fellow fred at me. heard the buliet
whistle past my head. but kept en-, mop
ing that he wouldn't shoot again.
I'VE didn't say anything to the police
about IL for we were afraid our parents
would find out we we're over in Dead
Man't Hollow at that time of the night.
They wouldn't have done thing to US.
But you can Just bet that we are going 10
stay away from that place a night after
this
And the heroes walked off in search Oh
other victims to tell their tale OF adveu-
turs TO-
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EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

Friday was matinee day at the Eastern
and the school was resplendent with many
familiar matinee" faces This past quar-
ter, however, has been most successful
one with the majority Of the pupils. only
n few more than half as many failing In
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Mr.. John Wolf. secretary of the Ath-
letic Association last year, is visiting the
college. He is extremely popular among
the students, and has host of friends
at the school. The welcome he received
when the boys caught sight of him would
have been a treat for the oldest grad.
and now that Wolf is here it seems i'm
possible for him to leave. At least, the
fellows say he must remain. and that
seems TO settle 1t. Wolf was the manager
Of Georgetown's baseball team in 1899, and
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BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL.

There are no bounds TO the woe that
prevails among the students at the Busi-
ness just at present. The third quarter
ended last week, and matinee day wss
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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

The students at Georgetown can talk of
little else than the glorious victory they
achieved over Washingtons professional
ball players last week. The boys are
happy. And their happiness is a blessing
to Georgetown's numerous soda water
fountains.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01
Thd Evils Of Debt.

Selected.
Young man, keep out of debt. Ayoid
It, II possible, as you would pestilence.
AS the Presbyterian aptly says, debt il
a troublesome factor in human life. It
is easier to get into it than to get out
Of it. Wisdom says avoid il; run not
into it hastily or suddenly or If it has
been incurred pay it off as soon az pos
s.ble and keep out of it. Every man
thinks he is best Judge of his circam-
stances aud does not take kindly to ad-
vice from outsiders, but the wisest Of
US would do we'll to heed the voice Of
experience. Thousands have suffered
because they thought themselves wiser
than others. Ruined regulations and
business follow heedleksness about 70.
log into dsbt. Numbers contract q
habit of borrowing, and larger and
larger sums are obtained until COM
plete disaster overtakes them or il
some OF them manage to keep things
afloat during their life time by vari-
oas expedients, they leave bankrupt
estates behind them and financial ruin
to their dependents. Debt is one OF the
trying evils of the day. Churches and
homes suffer from it as we'll az society
and business. There is need to en-
phasize anew Paui's practical principle
Owe no man anything but to love
one another"
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To-Day.

Lowell o. Reese, in San Francisco Bulletin.
You're going to start for the top OF the
hill
And blazon your name to the world ;
All obstacles passed by the strength oi
your will,
Your banner triumphant unfurled,
You'll fling to the breezes that flow
from the sky,
All never earth-tainted, you say;
IT'S Eoble and grand and delightful
but why
But why don't sou do 1t to-day?
The good that you think and tho good
that you do
Are millions OF long miles apart
What good to the earth, If you're good
and you're true
But meyer outside OF your heart?
The generous deeds you intend to rer-
form
Are all very lovely but say:
While your soul ls 90 high aud yorr
heart is 60 warm,
Why don't you perform them to-
day?