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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31
Still In Darkness.

Lexington, Jtn. 30.-Lexingto.s -a-
mains in darkness and the street cars
and all elevators and plants depending
on electricity for power are paralyzed.
The telephone and telegraph service
is practically suspended. Streets are
almost impossible from fallen trees.
The aggregate property loss is over
$4,000 to the present time.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31
Life Imprisonment for Howard.

Frankfort, Jan. 30.-The jury in the
case Of Jim Howard returned a ver-
dict of guilty at noon, fixing the pun
ishment at life imprisonment The
jury was out two hours, difference
arising over the kind of verdict to re-
turn, all favored conviction at the
start. The first trial resulted in a
death sentence
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31
RANSOM NOT PAID.
Brigands Frightened OFF BY Turkish
Soldiers.

Washington, Jan. 3O-Unless Miss
Stones captors abandoned her des-
pairing of being able to safely sur
render her to those who held her ran
som, she is not yet at liberty. 1t is
certain the ransom has not yet been
paid and that the brigands have been
frightened off by the appearance of
Turkish soldiers in their neighbor-
hood y
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31
ORDER WITHDRAWN.
Great Northern Cars Treated as For.
eign BY the Burlington.

y 0U1TTn9t0Tt.
Omaha, Jan. 30-January 1 a gener-
al order was issued by the Burlington
railroad that all rolling stock of the
Great Northern road was to be treated
as Burlington cars and so reported.
Two weeks later the order was modi-
fled to include only box cars and to-
day third circular was issued doing
away entirely with the original order
All Great Northern cars will there
fore be reported as foreign cars. This
is taken at the local headquarters to
mean that there is no prospect of
ether departments being merged into
the Hill system at present.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31
Appointed BY President.

Washington, Jan. 3O.-The president
has nominated Alvah Eastman receiv-
er of public moneys at St. Cloud,
Mimi, and Charles Scobey, Indian
agent at Fort Peck agency, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31
Pronounce It Absurd.

Berlin. Jan. oJ.-The story originat-
ing in Vienna that Germany would
buy the Philippine Islands from the
United States and the visit of Prince
Henry would proceed the announce
ment of this sale is pronounced by
German officials to be absurd.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-31

Rent Paying Tenants Threatened.
Dublin, Jan. 30.-A reign of terror
prevails in Roscommon county. Rent
paying tenants are threatened with
death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
Plain White Porcelain.
Glassware,

25c Cut glass butter dish ..... 1oc zoe Cut glass sugar bowl ........ ...... 1Oc 25c Cut glass fruit bowl ... 1Oc Zoc Cut glass water pitcher ........... 10c 25c Cut glass syrup pitcher .... Toe 2oc Cut glass Jeliy stand ...... ....... 10c Zoe cut grass celery stand ...... ...... 10c Polished blown tumblers 4c Decorated salt ana pepper shakers. Dc
 Largest stock of saloon glassware in the south.
 Everything in glassware at less money than elsewhere. r2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
BY ANNIE KEN pRIck WALKER.

ing to her, since she had not been ask ed to be one of the exclusives, and she received her death blow when some of the new" people succeeded in being taken up without any assistance from her, and she finally decided that society could be adjusted without the aid of a lorgnette.
 As in the older cities, custom regulates | everything, and while Birmingham is without it's charming traditions like Montgomery, Mobile, Charleston and Richmond, social life here has been ad- justed quite as satisfactorily as if we 1 could refer to time honored regime. l At an informal dinner not long ago young matron who believes in the smart set" and the -Four Hundred" declared that Birmingham was regarded by some of the older cities as an aggres- sively new place, where the open se- same to society was a large bank ac- count. Now" she said, "there is CT it an absolute injustice when some friends from my old home asked me in a confidential sort of way if any one with money could not be a social leader fin Birmingham. I indignantly contra dcted such an impression and yet they said they wondered how certain people who had never gone out in any social
 
 ed socially here, while other people who had known nothing else but to be ex- elusive leaders in their old home were not very well known And they thought that some amusing complications must arise when, for instance, one met these people that one had not ever been thrown with at home.
 Now, there may possibly be an in- stance of this kind, but it does not fol- low that wealth Is the ba/s of our so- cial life and our standards are not regu- lat ed on a money basis. There may be few people here who are for the first time in a position to entertain and to make any attempt at being fashionable, and of course one finds now and then some people who are immensely inhu- enced by money
 T think, however, that society here in it's broadest sense, is free from snob- cry and that while we are exclusive and are able to maintain a regime brilliant and luxurious, there is an absence of social rivalry and a vulgar display of money that might be expected in a young city with millions of capital pour ing in annually
 T was impressed with this when visited here as a girl and now since have resided In Birmingham and have been in a position to study the social changes from year to year. I think that we are in a position fully in keeping
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

with the old, aristocratic centers of the south.
 Now and then I am asked if intend calling on some of the newcomers and not long ago a woman who long strug- gled for social recognition asked me in the most patroniZing way If l thought one could afford to call on Mrs. Blank? And l was mean enough 70 tell her that a woman who was sure of her social po- sition never hesitated about calling on anyone she wanted to-
 The views expressed of this young matron opened discussion of social life in southern cities, and gentleman who had been listening very attentively, ob- served that Birmingham had almost de- populated number of charming cities, and that society here included the very element that rightly belonged to the ex- elusive and elegant regime of the older cities.
 He argued that social life here was
 but a reflection of that which distin-
 guishes the older and more established cities. and he had very little patience
 for all this discussion abqit social re cognition" He did not believe such a phrase existed.
 And no one would think of discussing this point, for, as he pointed out, Bir- mingham has for years been mecca
 and has drawn from the most represent ative cities of the world hundreds of | charming people.
 Life is naturally cosmopolitan, and | Birmingham will ever be essentially a | typical southern city, owing to it's cos | mopolitan population. | But social conditions, as they exist to- | day. point to the fact that Birmingham | has become one of the most brilliant l of cities.
 | No where in the south Is there more | charming hospitality, and every year | social life is augmented by people who declare that as place of residence Bir
 mingham is the most attractive city 1T the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The month of November, which is so Ideal in the south, is passing all too Irapidly, for now that society is going its brilliant pace every day, is filled with engagements, and there are but brief in- tervals between the luncheons, the in- formal afternoon tea, and the dinners preceding the theatre.
 Every year social life in Birmingham grows more southern, which is only another name for hospitality, but at the same time 1t is maint aiming an exclusive eminiss that characterizes the older cities of the south.
 Social conditions long ago adjusted themselves in a way surprising to many people who had formerly been accus- toned to consider themselves social ar- biters, and many amusing stories are still told of those who attempted to regu- late social life with the aid of a lorg- nette. The looked the latest arrival over inquired into his antecedants, and the re- suit was that he was either dropped" or taken up.''
 But the lady with the 1orgnette found that all her time would be taken up if she scrutinized every last arrival, and so without taking the trouble to investi- gate the personal claims the last arrival might have as a factor in the social world. the lady looking through her lorg- nette instantly decided that every per- son, personally unknown to her, must be an ''uitlander," and he was set down as new"
 To be called new is, of course, to be adjudged of a criminal offense. In an- other sense. however. the word was also applied to the guests at the afternoon tea who had not ever heard of the lady with the lorgnette
 There are so many new people com plained the lady with the lorgnette, as the new people were being introduced, and she spent the time wondering if Mrs. Newly Rich would be taken up and if Mrs Multi Millionaire would invite ladies with lorgnettes to her houses.
 But she began hearing of exclusive little affairs" which were most surpris-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

our hearts at the Soldiers Home, but surely the prettiest picture was the touching love between an old veteran and a bright eyed baby boy. MT. Jones' the contractor and manager, marvel of energy and efficiency, has lived the sum mer in a tent with his wife and babe, as there were so few cottages finished Surely every Alabamian remembers the pathetic story of the old soldier who walked from Mobile that he might be in the home. This veterans name among the minutes is Tom the Irishman. He is a good worker and has his jobs, but bright and early before work hours he finds himself at the Jones tent playing with the baby and every night he slips away from the great pine knot fires and the stories of the camp just to see the little fellow close his eyes in sleep. Uncle Tom" he calls himself to the rolicing boy-and baby loves his Irish face and even laughs at his Irish wit, as those of us can testify who saw Uncle Tom when he drew nigh. The baby smiled up into his face and held out his dimpIed arms ''No, no,'' said Uncle Tom, I'm busy, ye rascal Dive something else to do than fooling wid the loikes of ye" and off he started, but baby's plain tive cry brought him Dack. He perched the little fellow high on his strong hand then cuddled nm close 10 HIS oWn roush face and kissed the tender, rosy cheek. Baby cooed with glee. A twinkle came into Uncle Toms eye. "Ye'd better not crow, ye scamp. said he, flor I'm tired of ye. am l. and whin the viterans come up from the reyunion I'm going to sell ye for $2' Baby laughed--then off they went together, the old soldier who wore the gray and the baby who laughed with joy. do not know If the dear old vet eran ever felt the touch of baby fingers of his own, I do not know if the memory of other faces came trouping out of the past with the merry face so near him now, but I do know his was the happiest face l saw at the Soldiers Home. I do know that as I watched them vanishing through the red and gold and green of the autumn wood that blessed the home which had come to this Confederate sol dier and blessed the God who gave to a sorrowful world the laughter and love of the babies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

To one who has heard from afar about the Falkner Soldiers home at Mountain Creek. visit to the spot itself is rev elation
 On the last Wednesday morning of October the mild autumn sunbeams smil- ed on fine happy women who with baskets and grip-sacks and a heavily packed trunk, boarded the train for the soldiers home.
 They went as a committee from the Cradle of Confederacy Chapter, of Mont gomery to visit the old soldiers and scat ter a little sunshine into their lonely lives.
 No more beautiful spot could have been found than this high and picturesque plot hills and freely watered by bubbling springs. The commissary which was the first objective point was found to be a substantial structure, neat receptacle of the many substantials which shall, let us hope, always fill its welcoming shelves. Already this is the common gath. ering place for the soldiers. On it's porch and about the logs and stumps they were congregated, scanning the quiet country road for the passers-by, whiting and chatting, each looking as anxiously for the mail as any school boy on his col lege campus. Every visitor they will tell you, they are glad to sec but the ladies are of all most welcome. The interest they fain would hide, in the mysterious trunks the daughters bring Is indeed pathetic. Not intruding are these brave unfortunates of a sacred cause, but each one takes you like a little child Into his confidence for a daughter is a daughter indeed to these old soldiers, and who but a daughter should listen to the little sor- rows and heartaches which must surely come to such as these. Indeed. the proprietorship which they show towards the Daughters of the Confederacy, who go to smooth and brighten their path
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
THE PAJAMA BOYS.

The "Pajama Boys" is leading nov city which the Athletic club will present in the society circus. As it's name implies, this number is in fiatering imitation of the "Pajama Girls in the Liberty Bellies and a splendid novelty is promised. The management is calling special attention to ''The Boy in the Pink Pajamas.' His identity is being kept dead secret until the day of the performance All that is said is that he is a strikingly handsome young man and the management is ex- pecting to receive at least three offers of marriage from the matinee girls.
 A number of other new features are furnished and altogether the performance will be far ahead of any previous circus the club has given, which is saying a great deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

eIn m 25 Walking Suits, VlV.VU slot seams, new est styles, worth $12.0O to $15- %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
BIRMINGHAM PARTY RETURNS
 FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

Miss Mignon Conner and Miss Lucy Hagood returned yesterday morning from South America. They sailed a few weeks ago from Mobile. MT. and Mrs. Mur- dock being the guests of MT. Mcconnell, the owner of line of steamers from Mobile to South America.
 Mrs. Murdock was given the privilege
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20

about woman. has been contrary t. the Charleston standard. Respectabil lty. therefore. has been 2 sure preven- tativa of publicity. No matter how delightfully."- 0ne might entertain the regular herd must not hear of 1t through the press. This sentiment has been respected by the newspapers, and consequently the Charleston field has been a most delightful one for news paper men.
 The world has often been told about the exclusiveness of Charleston society and the inviolable rules by which it is governed. The situation has not been exaggerated. and up to the opening CT the exposition the old standards pre- vailed as strictly as ever. But the eX- position an enterprise in which all classes are concerned for the good of Char leston. with it's numerous func- tions. has been something of a leveler, and things have been done and people admitted to society that have caused the 'clingers' to hold up their hands in horror at the rise of the climbers
 "It is this innate refinement, this shrinking from public notoriety,-wh distinguishes some southern society from the society of other sections of the country, and in no part of the south has this tilne-honored southern peculiarity been more pronounced than in Charles ton. It is as much the part Of charm CT the Charleston people as the quaint cid gable end houses and their gardens of cid fashioned flowers are part of the city's attractiVeneSs.
 "A Charleston newspaper has broken into ;he tine-honorrd custom, however and has begun to publish two columns daily about social matters, giving lots of space to the most exclusive circles. The oldest and best newspaper in the
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20
carried to the point of physical vio-

carried to the point of physical vio- lerca.
 Ciark's first public office Of note was that of attorney general Of Arkansas. n this position he gave general sat;s- faction. ana so thoroughly convinced his party of his integrity and abiiity that Ee was brought iory,ari az candi- date for governor.
 Soon alter his election il became eVi- dent that ne possessed aggressive qualities which were far more notice able ii that exalted post than they haG been while he was merely attorney Gcucr;,l.
 As governor. ho suddenly brought himself and his state before the public aya by h.s action in the proposed Cor bo,t-ritzsinimcns fight.
 CorbeJt was at that time champion 5vy-weight pugilist Of the world Fitzsimmons had challenged him: the articles had been signed and all that remained was to agree on placa where the fight could take place with out legal interference. Hot Springs was at last chosen.
 Al arrangements were made: the date Wss set for October. 1895: every legal obstacle was apparently cleared away and the fight seemed a certainty. Eut at this juactWe Governor Clark quietly forbade the men to hold the contest in Arkansas, declaring fl illegal.
 This unexpected fat aroused the liyo- iiesi opposition from all sides. Pro t- ts poured in. mass meeting NVa9 T.. II. money t:; said tc nave been of f"raG im enc.mous sums. and influential stotesmea and politicians urged tho governor to abandon his attitude of resistance. It was poiHten cut that h
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20

was antag agoniz;hg the people and en- dan-ering his future career
 The only effect of ali these pleadfnes was to strengthen tfe governor fn h.e decision that tke fight should not come off in Ari-a nsas.
 When it was suggested that means might be taken to circumvsnt his au- thority. he rafed up aa old statute which empowered the governor to ol- "anize an army of 100000 men, if nee ussary. and take possession Of any sec ton of the state, holding t until order was restored.
 Clark Threatened to ra.so such an army and wi.n il.n1-lg at ;he head. to cuoll any disturbance incident to his refusal to permit the fight to go on. This proved a death-bloW to the fight CTS hopes. but ij was perhaps almost as hard d blow to Governor Clark S career
 Another Characteristic incident. and one which led to the added predicament Of the governor of q state being fined on criminal charge during his term Of office, occurred during the same year.
 Representative ". F. Jones made . violent speech in the Arkansas house of representatives. charging Governor Clark with setting spies to watch sev- eral Of the members, and comparing him with an assassin and accusing him of s'abbing in the back men who were his beitels.
 The governor. meeting Jonss in a ha- toI that evening, tool. him by the car and tried to draw him aside. As he diI so Jones said something which SO iu- fGriatod Clark that he lost all contal if himself and spat in the representa- tive's face.
 Jones srat back and promptly grap-
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20
STAGE TYPE oF POLITICIAN.
Unique Personality of Governor Clark.
 Arkansas Senatorial Nominee.

By defeating James r.. Jones. former manager Of Br--an's campaign. in their recent senatorial battle. former Coy ernor James T. Clark has once more demonstrated the eccentric lighting qualities which have made him so prominent. as well as so bizarre. fig ure in politics.
 Jones had already served one term IS United Statas senator fer Arkansas. he came up fer reelection. his chief opponents being Governor Jefferson Davis and former Governor Clark Davis quickly dropped cut. leaving the struggle between Jones and Clark. The latter, after q hot campaign, was the victor.
 Former Governor Clark. although only 4 years old, has had :; long and decidedly eventful-hot to say tumult- ucus-politicaI career. He is. in many respects, the typical southwestern statesman. the sort seen Of late more often on the stage than m real life he is essentially American.
 old Cotton Top" as Clark has been nicllnamed on account Of his snow white hair. is very tall lean and straight as an Indian. with q hand some. distinguish: ad face and m.irur:' inc outer dignity of which at times faiis tn cloak tue inpulsivaness and evrn ferocii; cf ta2 inner man.
 He has eyer stood firm on aiI paints where h. hciicve,l hon0r to b. involy .d, and. in defense of his principles. has made hosts Gf enemies. damaged his political prospects and has even been
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20

pied the governor. The two men fought and struggled for a moment. Then Governor Clark drew q revolver. -A dczon hands prevented him from rGis- in- the weapon. A constable arrested thc -overncr. vho. before T justice nazt daE. pleaded guilty to carrying . con- ce2iad weapon.
 ii- said ri the time that, while he regretted tEa affair, it had TO other sig nidcance than the unexpected outbreak Of pent-up feeling.
 Undeterred by the unpopularity which such escapades brought upon him Clark entered the senatorial race against James K. Jones with the full confidence of victory, a confidence which the mans personal ability and the results justifed.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20
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Arizona republican., 1902-04-20
\ STARTLING RENOVATION.
Society News Finds Its Way
 Into Print.

"The most surprising piece of news from the old city of Charleston is the innovation in the society affairs there . said South Carolina man.
 Any one who knows aught of Charleston society. it's history, it's tra- ditioas and it's customs. knows first of all that nothing is rated so entirely i'm 2.roper as the mention in q newspaper ct any social function. Not even mar riaGes are excepted. and for generations people have lived and moved and hai theiT entertainments and their we'd dic3a and their childrens weddings ir Charleston, and their names have never appeared in the I=aWspapers-not cE'en when they died. unless they were men. To publish anything. even a personal
Arizona republican., 1902-04-20

city stIl continues to leave out social items.
 Already there are said to be some kicks; enc or two families of the very bluest blood have requested that their affairs be never mentioned in the new department, but, on the whole, the in noVation takes better than one would have expected. and there is little req son to believe that it will ever be dis continued on account of such opposi- tion''-Washingto Star.