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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29

Chicago, Jan. ls.--Dear Mr. Ainsworth:
do not know what answer you have guessed
that / will give you, but if | have guessed
your question am quite sure that you have
guessed what the answer will be- Mother
wishes to be remembered A new, strange
feeling seems. somehow, to have come over
me within the past few days Yours,
FRANCES BOLTON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29
HIS STOP-OVER.
M 5. e. krsER.

New York, Jan. g. Mss Frances Boil
ton, Chicago: | shall be passing through
your city week from Thursday on my way
to California. tiad that II will be possible
for me to stop over few hours in Chicago,
and # agreeable to sou, would be pleased
to call on you, as there is something have
rather wanted TO say t. yon ever since we
met in the Catskills last summer. Please
give my regards 70 your excellent mother
and believe me to be vonrs sincerely,
WALTER AfNSWORTH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29

New York, Jan. 16-Dear Miss Bolton.
think you have guessed. have faint
recollection Of the Mr.. Fenton you mention
/ don't believe, however, that my memory
of his appearance is clear enough so that
would be able to tell whether beard helped
him any or not. If you have guessed my
question, ] wonder il have guessed what
your answer will be? Yours always.
WALTER AINSWORTH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29

Daily
I Daily except Sunday.
q. A. RIDDLE, W. A. GARD, IF. Joyp.
Gsn'l Pass. Agt Agent Supi
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAIL ROAD
~ TIME TABLE.
In Effect November 20, 1901.

rains Nos and lilo daily between Hrgersr
On Sundays.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29

PRESBYTERIAN CHuRCH--SouthQ uees,
'treet. Sabbath School, $50 a. M.
preaching. II a. m. and 8 p. m; prayer
aeeting, Wednesday = p. M; monthly
soncert OF prayer for missions, FRA
Wednesday evening Of each month:
communion, first Sabbath OF September.
December, March, and June. Rev. r
NJ. Woods, ID. D.. Pastor.
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20fl First Avenue.
CHINESE GIRL KIDNAPEp.
Her WouId-Be Husband Would Not
 Put Up for Entertainment.

New York, May 5-Wee Ling Fong, beautiful Chinese girl, who was brought to Nev York three weeks ago to become the wife of Ting Foy. a wealthy Ninth street tea merchant, has been kidnapped by high- binders and intense excitement prevails in Chinatown. The wedding cer- emony was to have been performed at the Joss house in Mott street at midnight tonight and extensive preparations had been made for the event. The merchant has not yet been told of the disappear ance of his f1ancee.
 Ting Foy is said to be one of the wealth. fest Chinamen in Am erica. Near Hong Kong, Foy had seen a beautiful girl, Wee Ling Fong, whom he determined to purchase for wife. An agent was sent to China where the girl was purchased from her father for $S0o Shortly after the news of the approaching marriage was spread through Chinatown Ting Foy was approached by committee of high binders and asked to contribute $1O0( for a general merry making among th' people He fiatly refused. The next nigh
 the girl was carried in carriage ant
 the woman in whose care she was alst
 disappeared. The leader of the high
 binders society is likewise said to bt
 missing.
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WAS DOING HIM. The Hold Up" Man, Coffee.

Few people know how many persons are made sick and kept sick by coffee drinking. A trained nurse relates her experience with number of different persons. She says, Quite a long time ago I discovered that coffee was the cause of the violent palpitation of my heart and frequent sick headaches. and attacks of indigestion, so l quit coffee and went onto hot water. not knowing then of Postum Food Coffee.
 Quite while after I quit coffee my husband began to complain of coffee coming up In his mouth more or less during the forenoon. and it made it very disagreeable for him. One day I said, Suppose we try that Postum Food Golf fee which is advertised so much So we did and I prepared 1t according to di- rections. The beverage proved delicious and we liked 1t so much and 1t agreed with us so well we have used 1t for over two years now.
 My palpitation of the heart, headaches and indigestion have gone altogether It is very easy to make by boiling 15 to 20 minutes with a small piece of butter put in the pot to prevent its boiling over.
 My cousin who is a telegraph operator had nervous dyspepsia, having to stay from work every few days. He gave up the use of coffee and commenced using Postum, and since that time he has not been troubled with dyspepsia. One woman told me she had suffered with indigestion for three years. She drank nothing but tea. I made Postum for her and showed her how to make it. She liked 1t and now uses 1t in her fam fly regularly and is we'll and happy I could name a dozen or more similar cases" M. N. Clark, 322 Ogden. Ave, Chicago, Ill.
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MRS. soFFEL PLEADS GUILTY.
She Aided in Sensational Escape of Riddle Brothers In Plttsburq.

Pittsburg May 5.-Mrs. Kate Soffel, the wife of Warden Soffel, of the Allegheny jail. who figured in the sensational escape and recapture of the Riddle brothers last January, was called into court this morn. ing and entered a plea of guilty to the charge Of aiding and abetting in the es. cape of prisoners. She will be sentenced next Saturday.
 The maximum penalty is two years in the penitentiary. The court was crowded to the doors, many women being present and much curiosity to see the prisoner was manifested. Mrs. Sofrel entered the room with a firm step. She was accom- panied only by her physician and attor- ney, having made a special request that none of her relatives be present durins the trying ordeal
 She was dressed neatly unveiled and appeared to have entirely recovered from the wounds received during the battl. between the bandits and officers.
 During the preliminaries incident to the opening of court, she showed little em- barrassment and talked freely with her attorney and physician.
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
SCHLEY AND BRYAN PAY
 TRIBUTES TO WOMEN

It is not unusual for great men to pay tribute to woman, but it is worthy of more than passing comment when men like Admiral Schley and Mir. Bryan turn aside for the moment from momentous issues to give public recognition of the influence yielded by women for the good of the republic. The visit of Admiral Schley to Birmingham was very brief and his words were few. but they will live. "I rejoice more in the love of my people than any other earthly honor" is a sentiment that was probably never as poetieally expressed, and with it rank the closing words of the admiral: "The woman behind the man is like the man behind the gun. They shape all the purpose of our life"
 The admirars tribute was spoken from the platform of a receding train, but his words rang out clearly above the noise of many whistles and the changing of bells. His remarks were made all the more significant by the presence of Mrs. Schley, and those who saw her were more than satisfied that the Admirals defini- tion of woman was the correct one. It is doubtful that even had the admiral not been limited in time. could he have paid stronger tribute to the courage, forti- l tude, and untiring and unselfish patriot ism of his country women. It would De difficult to find words that would better express the strength, the inspiration, that belong to women these qualities that are developed by diversity. Admiral Schley's g l their significance that one need not dwell upon any one admirable quality that they | might suggest. In war or in peace he has made luminous the women of the land, and proclaimed in beautiful lan- guage the characteristics that have made woman a potent factor in the advance ment of the world.
 Following close upon Admiral Schiey s
 words came those of MT. Bryan, whose remarks at the banquet a few hours later were greeted with prolonged applause | The women of this country were never more ably defended than on this occasion l and no one questioned the sincerity oi | MT. Bryans utterances when he declared
 "It gives me exceeding pleasure to attend this banquet tonight. and the pleasure IS | all the greater because there Is an inno- vation-there is a step in advance In that | the women are here to partake with us. I am glad that they are here, and my only regret is that I represent my family | alone. My happiness would be full II | she who multiplies my joys and divides | my sorrows were here to share this oc- | casion. I am glad that the women are here because In every great crisis where moral principles have been involved, and | where the consciences have been appealed to, we have need and aid of her of whom it is said, "she is the conscience of the universe
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
THE MAY BooKWoRM.

''The May Bookworm,' one of the best periodicals devoted to the reviewing of books, fulfills all expectations raised by It's predecessors. Each preceding mum Der impressed the reading public most fa- vorably, and as with a brilliant little vol ume, the reader recognizes the promise of something still better to come, so a | perusal of the Bookworm Is always satis- | flying since each number gives promise | of something even more charming and | interesting.
 It is understood that MT. Clement C.. Earle. the editor of the Bookworm, has formulated plans for his magazine that will broaden its sphere and make 1t an even more i'm portant factor in the literary progress of the South.
 In the last issue of the Bookworm 4ir. Earle calls attention to the horrible task of the reviewer"
 Confessions of critic, is I suppose what I should label that which l am about to say. I've had the thing on my mind for long time-already feel bet lifts the burden.
 It Is about this horrible DuslneSs or reviewing.
 Would that we had no need of a guide as to what to read, or what not to read-but that would be to consign much contemporaneous writing to oblivion at a single fling.
 Of all ungrateful tasks, deliver me from that of the reviewers; for the hon. est reviewer, it's the torments of-well, I don't know what.
 The humble critic-for the honest critic is made of humble stuff-how his work bears down on him! He struggles between justice to his readers and to his author. A well read man, how can he help but subconsciously think as he reads of the unravellng mystery in the 'Try and Me-" how clumsily 1t is done by comparison with, say Poe's analytic rationale-yet confess it's tolerably done But with what to class it; that's the thingl
 With apologies to Darwin we might go back few thousand centuries-then the thing would appear marvelously masterful.
 Must the reviewer forget "Pendennis, '' "Gil Blas"-but it's more comprehensive to speak of authors-or Smcllet, or Field
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ing, or Scott, or Dickens or Thackeray, or Eliot, or Hugo. end coming nearer home. or Hawthorne, or Cooper? Must we forget these? And since it's the day of historical novels, doesn't the insipid latest historical novel make one think of, even say Reads "Cloisler and the Hearth," or any of Tcurgees, because of the very difference of queiity?
 And thinking of how interesting. how excellent a historical novel may be, how can the honest reviewer praise the coun- terfeit when he has taste of the genu- inc?
 In despair the reviewer asks Whats the best way for the reviewer to judge the book-from the average readers view point or his own?"
 The question of book reviewing = the question of the attitude of the reviewer toward the flood of contemporary publi- cations-occupies the attention of several writers in recent periodicals. In recent number of the Academy d critic points cut that no suthor writes more than six books a year, and only prodigies do this But reviewer may pronounce judgment on six books a week and be no prodigy. The article. however, deals primarily with the reviewers or the daily papers, for the author points out that ''the critic, In a word cannot be always on his figh horse. He cannot always retire with a book into his. study for his better equipment. He has to deal summarily with scores of books, and the simple fact is that he learns to do this with large measures of tact and justice His editors s known wants. his papers relation to its readers, inc time of going to press, the quantity of books in supply at the mo- ment and the rate of hls remuneration are only few of the factors in the mak- ing up of his mind as to what he must do and how he must do it."
 Without criticising the literay depart ments of the newspapers, all this dis l cussion tends, however, to emphasize the value of a publication like the Book worm. It's reviewers are made up of a staff of men and women who are consid- cred experts in the art of book reviewing, and none of the conditions as pointed out by the writer in the academy confront the reviewers who are making the Book worm. This in a measure explains it's success.
The age-herald., 1902-05-06

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE Sexual Weakness, etc., etc., are cured under plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail in. vited without charge.
 Treatment by mall for those who can. not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-I furnish all medicines.
 question blanks for man or woman .sn, free on application.
 DR DOZIER is . graduate in ev.r,v branch of medical and sure,cs; scsancs has twenty-five years experience. a ns' tionai regulations. and is endorsed bv th. press, national banks and thousanda of patrons as the most expert and reHabis specialist in the South.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier q. endorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We c.rr.. .dd anything to the reputation Dr. O <, Dozier has already acquired in the ur: of his profession. but we know him to hs on to carry out every promise he me rss to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes sr,,- . family of prominent physicians ana v,th his full store of medical knovie6re ana his large experience in his profsssf1. can be relied on to treat disease ip ts mort successful manner.
 ACe-Herald: His long record ana s~ .roved abilities entitle him to the pro,iA sistinction of standing at the head sf hds
 ofnces Third avenue and .Nintesath street, Birmingham. Ala
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
SITUATION IS GRAVE.
Senator Hanna Sees No Improvement
 In Anthracite Region.

Philadelphia, May 5.-Senator Hanna, who had been the guest of Clement A. Griscom at the latter's country seat in Haverford, a suburb, since Saturday left for Washington at io:2O o'clock today over the Pennsylvania railroad. Senator Han ma was in conference with A. J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for more than an hour previous to his departure.
 When asked for an expression of opin- ion concerning the situation in the an- thracite coal region, the Senator said
 q can add nothing pertinent to what I have already said. The situation as Is apparent to every one is very grave. It would not, I think, be wise to discuss the matter now.'
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LOST

Iccrs >>------>--->-~,~----~--s- LoST-Small beagle hound. black white and tan, blaze in face, name on collar; liberal reward Dr. George Elbank. 2OS Shahtoux Building. 5-2-7t LOST-Pair of gold rimless glasses at Tuxedo Park, near Ensley. If found re- turn to Ensley Hotel and receive re- ward. 5-5-2t LOST-Between 5th ave. and Mary Lee mines, one heavy-case gold watch and feb; Waltham movements: initials ID NJ T." engraved on fob. Return to D. M Tanksley iS1S 9th ave. .sd gat re- ward.
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kiEI IP WANTEp-EEMALF.

WANTED-Trustwort girl or lady to assist in small cash store and postof- fee and to assit wife in general house work Only three in family. Can pay only small wages to begin with Apply at once, stating wages. Address Box 57, Creswell Station, Shelby County. Ala. 4-30-It WANTED-Girls for our packing depart ment Can earn good wages if quick. Apply Huston Biscuit Co.,, corner 18th street and Avenue F. 5-3-7t WANTED for a mine staff boarding house (about ten bcarders), a compe- tent responsible housekecpcr. without young children; good cooking neces- sary; board and lodging furnished; state salary required and give full par ticulars to Ducktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company, Isabella, Tenn.
 H-A-2t
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PING PONG
 ATTHE CLUB.

The Country Club was the rendezvous last evening for a gay assembly who en- joyed the ever-popular game of ping pong in the ball room, which Is the jolliest kind of a place for ping-pong. Birming- ham has long been ping-pong mad, but last evening was the first occasion that the game had been played at the club
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
ROOMS FOR RENT.

TO RENTING lovely rooms; beautiful location for the summer. 29lS Avenue l. 4-13-tf
 FOR RENTING nicely-furnished rooms, all conveniences for light housekeeping at reasonable price; hot and cold water baths. Apply 2510 1st ave. 5-6-3t FOR RENT. with board large, cheerful front room. 1920 9th avenue. 5-4-5t
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w. Scott Smith, manager of Hotel Lthia, Tallapoosa, Ga, is booking a large number of guests, We know why. Its the coolest and most delightful spot in the state, and his rates are so reason able-s10 to SIP week, and a reduction when two occupy one room.
The age-herald., 1902-05-06

The most vigorous workers have spells of tired feeling now and then This feeling Is caused by Arrangement in the stomach, liver and bowels A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters quickly corrects the disorder and sends the blood tingling through the veins, carrying life and re- newed energy throughout the system
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
DIVIDEND NOTICE,

At a meeting held at the offices of the Southern Industrial Company on April 90, 1902, the board of directors declared a dividend of 10 per cent on all Sock of record on May 1, 1902 payable on June 1, 1902, at the company's offices, 202, 204 and 2O6 McGowan Building. Birmingham, Ala. ROBERT R. FELL
 President. A. L. EZELL. Secretary and Treasurer.
 5-2-7t
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guest of the Misses Reid. Miss Inge Is in Mobile society.
 Mrs. c. P. Burgess of St. Louis is wis., iting her parents, Mir and Mrs. J. R. Rockett, on Eighth avenue.
 Mrs. Lila Inzer Freeman of Ashville, Ala. is the guest for a few days of her sister, Mrs. J. P. Montgomery at 9I9 South Thirteenth street. Mrs. Freeman Is returning from Florida and Savannah, Ga.. where she has spent the past three months.
 Mrs. D. B. Dickson and her little daugh- ter of Mobile are visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. D. M Dickson, at Thompson Hotel, corner Twenty-second street and Third avenue.
 Miss Isabel Sylvester has gone to visit friends in New York City
 MT. A. T. London Is in New York
 MrS w. E. $. Dav1S will be among the cottagers at St. Clair springs this sum- mer.
 Mrs. Walker Percy will spend the early summer at St. Clair.
 Mrs. William H. Kettig will also spend the summer at St. Clair.
 The marriage of Miss Annie Pope Ellis to MT. Andrew L. Hixon took place at Union Springs on April 30. Miss Pope is the oldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Ellis, and MT. Hixon Is travelling represen- tative of J. G. Whitfield & Co.,, of this city.
 Dr. and Mrs. Tibbetts of Highland, H., who have been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Caffee at Avondale the past week, left Sunday for Mobile and other southern points. They will stop a few days in the city on their return before going North
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Bea aut1fu1 corner lot South Highlands. 300 feet deep, 50 feet or more frout. All public Improvements. Address Barnes care Age-Hcrald
 5-4"4t. TYPEWRITER BARGAINS = One new Century typewriter for $50 cash; one Underwood nearly rew, s70. Address at once Typewriter. care Age-Herald.
 FOR SALE-Capitallsts take notice. Best opening in the South for a profitable investment in coal lands Must be sold at once. Be quick or lose this chance. Address. Red Ash Coal. corner 18th St. and 11th Ave, s. 4-4-tf
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
No Way to Wealth.

From the Chicago News.
 Short-If I had as much money as you have I wouldn't be so blamed stingy with 1t.
 Long-My dear boy, that is the very reason you will never have it.
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
DR o. T. DOziER, Physician, Surgeon and Expert spe.
 ciaIlst.

a@SSS91" fully all NervouA Blood. Skin. Rec tai, V c n C r c al, Genito - Urinary and Chronic Dis eases F ern a l c Com ploints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of sursl. C a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa. AtA-k
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
5eth's Surprise.
From Judg.

From Judge.
 Beth was delighted with her aunt's new changeable spring gown. 70 man. ma!" she exclaimed, excitedly. "the coiors of Aunt Mary's new silk dress are all ex- temporaneous."
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ONE GENT X WORD. RATEs-1c. . word day; no ad- taken for less than 25c for first in. sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
S25,O00 Per Month to Loan by "The Alabama Home" to
 Build Homes.

Borrowers given many valuable options of settlement The limit of cost Is lower in this association than in any other com pany. Arply to W. " M. ROBERTSON,
 2O09 First Avenue. General Manager.
The age-herald., 1902-05-06

M1STIF1ED are they who call on Madame Swannild Stanl eigh, the world
 famed Clairvoyant and Scientific Palm ist; truthful in her predictions. reliable III her aoVice; no matter what trouble you may have with yourself or others. come and she will guide you; her na- irons are the very best business people or this city; if marriage. sickness. deaths, changes, travels, divorces, sepa- ratlons, lawsuits. business transactions. wills, deeds, mortgages and lost or ab- sent friends interest you, or ba more successful in your undertakings; in word, whatever may be your troubles or desires, call on this gifted woman: everything private and confidential. Hours 10 a. m. to p. m., daily and Sum day. Charges within reach of all. 1892 3d ave. 5-6-2t
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 SITUATION WANTED.

WANTED = Position AS bookkeeper or credit man; competent and reliable; Al city reference. Bookkeeper, Box 724.
 City. 5-6-3t
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WANTED.


 Ads. for Help Wanted" printed In this column free. If you want man. ager, or a clerk, or a cook, or any other kind of help, put your adver tisement In this column free and you will get an abundance of applications. WANTED = Customers for snow eases and iron safes; all prices. Alabama Grocery Ca 1-1-tf WANTED A large-size secondhand safe; must be in good condition; state price. Address H. s. B., care Age-Her- eld.
 WANTED-Rocmmate by young lady on Northside has comfortable room cheap board; close to town. For particulars address R. L. NJ, care Age-Herald. WANTED TO BUY-A secondhand en- zine, 25 to 30 horse power. Must be in frst-class condition and cheap. Will pay cash Address Harris & Edwards, Box 194. Decatur. Ala 5-4-3t
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BOARDERS WANTED.

WANTED-Three young men for room and board. Modern c6nveniences. Peo- pies phone 1495, 2o16 5 avenue. 5-4 St. WA NTED - Lady boarder comfortable quarters; location convenient; private family; s15 monthly; reference. Address k. L. NJ, care Age-Herald.
 5-6-2t-We-su
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eor.c,s. for At-hama

Washington, May 5.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday; probably showers. Cooler Tuesday in interior; light to fresh south winds
The age-herald., 1902-05-06
heLP WANrEp-MALE.


 WANTED-A settled coachman; none but those with references need apply. Mrs B. Gilreath 223l Ridge Park av- cnue and Sycamore street. 4-26-tf WANTED-A competent and experienced coachman; satisfactory references re- quircd. Apply my residence, 2230 High land ave- cor. Sycamore. T. G. Bush. 5-6-3t
 WANTED-A founder at standard wages. Communicate with Birmingham and Att lantic Railroad Shops, Talladega Ala. 5-6-2t
 WANTED-Helper for sign painter. Her initage, over Barber's drug store 216 N. l0th st. b-b-3t WANTED-Bookkeep state age and address in penmanship. Lock Box S7, Selma Ala b-4-3t