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ming renewed laurels on the bench; from Henry County was the late J. W. Fos- ter, who was Judge of the Third Circuit when he died, and who was one of the best and most lovable of men; s. E. Greene and Chambers McAdory repre- scented Jefferson.
 net the latter here at the reunion the other day and he referred with much pleasure to the olden times in the House, reviving many pleasant recollections. Judge Green now adorns the bench in Birmingham; R. o. Pickett was from Lauderdale. He was of the old-time Southern gentlemen, and it always made me more thankful that had lived after having met Judge Pickett. He was of genial nature and looked on the bright side of everything. He 6ied only year or so ago, full of honors; J. H. Branch again represents Lawrence, and J. T. Holland was with Colonel Armstrong from Lee County; Gurley H. Gibson was from Lowndes; Macon was represented by J. A. Bilbro, who is now the Judge of the Seventh Circuit Milton Humes' hail. ed from Madison, and was the leader of the House; Marengo was ably represented by John J. King and Mims Walker, both of whom are yet living; the young and promising z. M. P. Inge was in the House from Mobile. and he has made a success at the law since; from Montgom- cry there were Thomas G. Jones, Will liam A. Gunter, A. A. Wiley and w. H. Lawson and it was strong delegation; w. B. Modawell and c. D. Hogue were from Perry: F. D. Willett, Jr., again from Pickens; N. w. E. Long and s. s. Scctt from Russell J. T. Greene from St. Clair; T. D. Godfrey from Sumter, who has since been Solicitor and then
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that the transaction shall be secret. The employer shall have no notice that the employe has forestalled his wages. The employer is not to know to whom the wages due the employe are to be paid.
 Many corporate aBd other employers have established the rule that an employe securing debts by an assignment of wages or whose wages are garnished for debt shall be discharged. Employers of labor cannot afford the expense of keeping track of the payment of wages to per- sons not on their pay rolls. For this reason discharges follow the first ser vice of a garnishee writ or a paper as- signing the employees wages.
 A change in the law which should re- quire both the borrower and lender on assignment of wages to serve notice on the employer would partially abate the nuisance of the system. Some of its worst evils would be abolished. Public ity is a great remedy for abuses by prac- tlces which may be lawful but in every other way objectionable. The loan shark and wage assignment evil flourishes main- ly under the sinister shelter of secrecy.
 When an employees wages have been assigned to a loan shark he becomes vir- tually the loan sharks employe. His nominal employer is displaced by the as- signee who is to collect his wages. The nominal employer should have notice of the fact. The man who is to pay the wages should know who is entitled to the money.
 Even with this change the system would be utterly bad. The courts should de- eide that all assignments of future ges are void as contrary to public policy. But as there is doubt if such a decision can be reached legislation should be ade- quate to the emergency.
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was at the head of the Committee on Penitentiary, and he made many changes in the systems which have since proved so satisfactory in the management of the convicts Colonel Thomas G. Jones Of Montgomery was at the head of the Mil itary Committee, and on the Judiciary Committee and he made record in that House which made him the Speaker Of the succeeding House and began the ca reer which made him Governor or the State, honored and beloved by all the peo- pie of the State today. My good friend l.. w. Grant of Calhoun. was the Chair man of the Committee on Printing and being a practical printer he saved much to the State in printing bills.
 w. H. Lawson of this County, was at the head of the Committee on Privileges and Elections and he took a prominent part in the legislation of the session.
 The personnel of this House would com pare favorably with that of any House since that time. From Autauga there was Thomas D. Cory. from Barbour, c. c. Shorter; from Bibb. J. N. Suttle; from Butler, T. J. Judge, who was the Enroll ing Clerk of the preceding House. and was son of the lamented Judge Thomas J. Judge so long prominent in Alabama public affairs; from Calhoun there was w, w. Whitesides; from Cherokee came J. L. Burnett. who was afterwards in the Senate and now represents the Seventh District in Congress; Isaac Grant, the veteran editor of Clarke was in this House: Dr. G. T. McWhorter represented Colbert and a most useful member he made; John D. Burnett came back from Conecuh; J. w. Bowling from Dale; from Dallas there were H. c. Graham,
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took active part in shaping legislation. From Montgomery there were E. A. Gra- ham, H. Mcintyre, F. A. Hall and J. w. Orme and they did good work the revered Dr. Joseph Shackelford of Nor gan was in this House and he exerted a good influence upon all who came in coi- tact with him. The doctor is still living and 1t is a pleasure to meet him occa- sionally and renew old acquaintance. He has lived a long and happy life. done great good in the work of the Master and the world is better that such as he have lived in 1t.
 The genial and big-hearted Cyrus D. Hogue was in this House from Perry. It is remembered that he was made Auditor at the next election: F. D. Willett, Jr., was from Pickens and he was in the late Constitutional Conventions: F. J. Cowart and N w. Griffin represented Pike Coun- ty, that popular and gallant soldier w. B. Sere represented Sumter County; Ce- ell Browne and O. M. Reynolds were from Talladega and they both were hard workers. had ability and did much to- wards shaping legislation; Tallapoosa was represented by pr. G. w. Vines. who is still an honored citizen of Dadeville: Hen ry H. Browne and s. A. M. Wood were from Tuscaloosa and they were among the leaders; J. W. Purifoy, who had been Probate Judge and James T. Beck. who is now the Probate Judge. were from Wilcox and they both did good service in that House.
 Tn forming the Committees Speaker Foster succeeded in selecting the hest talent at their heads, such as Peter Ham ilton as Chairman of the Judiciary; H. H. Browne, Ways and Means; w. J. Sanford, Penitentiary; S. c. Muldon. Ap- propriations; James T. Beck of Wilcox Local Legislation.
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ertul influence in the House.
 From Bullock there was the beloved and courteous gentleman, Colonel R. H. Powell. who led a long and blameless public and private life and who left be- hind him pure and spotless name. His colleague was Colonel J. F. Armstrong who was well known here in Montgom- cry living so near the Montgomery Coun- ty line that he made this city his chief trading point and came here often.
 From Butler there was the genial D. G. Dunklin; all of these have passed away but their memory lives fresh in the minds of their friends and former associates. -
 Calhoun County had only one Repre- sentative then and was creditably repre- sented by Captain J. D. Hammond who is still living at Jacksonville.
 Hon. J. J. Robinson of Chambers. was one of the leading members In this House as he was in the late Constitutional Con- vention, Colonel Isaac Grant represented Clarke County; w. J. Alexander. Gle burne; John D. Burnett, who was af- rewards United States District Attor- ney under Cleveland and now lives at Evergreen. was the member from Con- ecuh; John w. Bowling of Dale was one of the most influential business mem- bers, took prominent part in all flnan- cial matters and was one of the most popular members of the House; from Dal- las there were s. W. John, who made a useful and able member; R. D. Berry. C.. P. Whit and F. H. Smith. who was made State Treasurer by Governor O'Neal when Vincent defaulted and who made a splendid record in that office.
 From Fayette there was John B. San- ford. one of the most affable and useful of the members; from Greene there was A. w. s. Anderson. a polished gentle man and successful farmer. who seems
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tentions. Something in her eye. some thing in the tigeresslike movement with which she came toward me, warned me that her mind had given way and that there was just enough lucidity left to enable her to realize that before her was an enemy whom she must destroy. But I stepped forward, at the same time keeping my eye fixed On the knife We were within a couple of yards of each other when Mrs. Springthorpe staggered and would have fallen but for her hus- band, who caught her as she reeled back ward.
 I hastened to her side. As I bent my head toward her bosom I heard an in distinct whisper. I listened, and with a last effort she fairly hissed into my ear. T hate you. and l should have"
 She collapsed. I made a careful eX- animation, but it was unnecessary.
 Mrs. Springthorpe had paid the price of her ambition.
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| never open my lips in regard to what | have discovered. Your punishment is complete May your days end in peace and your husband never have cause to regret you less. But let me assist you | to your room. You must not be discov- | cred here.''
 I raised her to her feet. but she drew
 away. My door is locked on the in-
 side" she said. and glanced toward the
 window.
 Not that way, for Heavens sake!" I
 cried. But she sprang upon the window
 seat, and, turning, waved me back. Then she disappeared.
 I dared not look after her, fearful of
 bringing about the catastrophe l dread ed I stood breathess until l heard the
 words seemingly whispered in my very | ear:
 "All safe! Good night"
 The next day I announced that I should
 be obliged to return at once to the city, | Springthorpe objected strenuously. Il have taken a great liking to you," he
 said "I like to talk to you. Perhaps 1t | is because you are a good listener" I again pleaded that my patients in Baltimore required my attention and in-
 formed him as gently as possible that
 Mrs Springthorpe was beyond my help.
 begged him to be prepared for the end Springthorpe was stunned by my infor- nation, but so far from operating as | had hoped, my statement only seemed to
 make him more insistent that l should
 remain. Again I sought refuge in white
 lie and explained with great circumspec-
 tion the impossioility of my staying a
 day longer Several of the guests who
 were to be there until Saturday afternoon importuned me to accede to MT. Spring | thorpe's request but I was obdurate.
 could not bring myself to pass another | night under the roof of hostess l knew | to be morally, if not technically, mur-
 deress. Seeing that argument was una
 vailing. Sprngthorpe ordered carriage | to take me to the station, and, looking at my watch, l saw that I had barely time | to catch the fast mail for Baltimore. The | carriage came in due time and. with a l hurried ''Goodby," ] was about to step l into it when a servant from the Grange informed me that his mistress begged that on no account should I leave with out seeing her. I was in a quandary. ] hut there was nothing for me but to wait. In a moment Mrs: Springthorpe arrived. Her usually drawn features were
 more pinched than ever, and she walked uncertainty. Her husband stepped for
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TendereSt Care
Given Those Who Are Afflicted

Those addicted to opium or whiskey habits, are given the gentlest attention while being treated in pr. B. NJ. Woolley's Sanitorium In Atlanta, Ga. For more than 25 years Dr. Woolley has been treat ing this affiiction with the. greatest suc- cess, and he Is today the recognized au- thority on this disease. Ills sanitorium is thoroughly modern, and centrally To- cated, being at 108 Walton St. Every one interested is invited to write him for con- fidential advice. -sun.
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CT and Bryant James was his assistant.
 There were many able and distinguish men in this House. much above the aver age ability of today and as have said the ways of legislation were open and above board and everything stood or failed upon Its merits. From Autarga there was the true and steadfast Mac A. Smith, who gave close and strict atten- tton to the proceedings of the House and who could be relied on to always be on the right side. He is enjoying large and lucrative practice at Prattville and is one of natures noblemen.
 James Lang and Hiram Hawkins faith fully and creditably represented old Bar bour. then the third grand division of Alabama, which honor it enjoyed for many years until Jefferson wrested 1t. There was also the brilliant and happy Clement c. Shorter, who served with so much distinction and was afterwards made Speaker which honor he had won by long and meritorious service.
 Bibb County was represented by Dr. E. H. Moren than whom a truer friend or grander man never lived. He had been Lieutenant Governor and wielded q pow
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to have been satisfied with one little taste of politics; Hale was represented by A. M. Avery and Norfieet Harris. both good members; Jefferson only had two mem- bers. Chambers McAdory and the la mented James E. Hawkins. who was very popular and laid the foundation then for his election as Solicitor; Thomas B. Me- Smith was. from Lamar and he was af- terward Solicitor. From Lauderdale there were Captain D. T. Simpson, who has been elected to the next House. and J. c. Kcndrick. Lawrence was repre- scented by James H. Branch. who was an Independent, and who was afterwards in the Senate and was young man of brilliant promise; the lamented w. J. Sanford with E. H. Baker represented Lee County. and Colonel Sanford took leading part in that House in securing legislation for the strangulated counties
 which brought them safely over their financial troubles. Mobile was ably repre- sented by. Peter Hamilton. L. Brewer. c. c. Langdon and Samuel c. Muidon and had as was conceded on all sides. the ablest delegation in the House and they held important places on Committees ana
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sistant Clerk and Richard Baugh of Jet- ferson as Engrossing Clark.
 The Judiciary Committee of this House
 was made up of some of the ablest and
 most distinguished lawyers of the State.
 nany of whom have since made names for themselves. It was as follows: Humes. Chairman; Hargrove. Coleman, John, Pickett. Shorter. Jones. Bilbro. Eos ter, NeSmith.
 In this House the Committee on Revis- ion of Laws, was created to divide the
 work of the Judiciary Committee and It's first Chairman was Hon. A. A. Wiley or this city, who began there his public ca-
 reer, which has been so successful ana for whom greater honors are yet in store. MT. Browne of Tuscaloosa. was again
 the head of the Ways and Means Com
 mittee, and J. T. Greene of St. Clair.
 vas the Chairman of the Committee on
 Education; s. W. John of Dallas. was at the head of the Committee on Commerce and Common Carriers and was easy the ablest as well as one of the hardest work ing members of the House. He looked well after the interests of the State and
 defeated much vicious and bad legisla-
 etion. Judge A. A. Coleman of Hale.
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John F. White. s. W. John and Sumter Lea.
 MT. Lea is still living, in Birmingham. He is totally blind and 1t is indeed sad to think that one so brilliant and with such bright intellect should be so stricken He was here the other day and when I met him he recognized my voice and said:
 "How are you. Mack? am glad to meet you again. I can't see you with my eyes, but in my mind can see you call fng the roll of the House. Those were happy days, Mack. Didn't we have a high old time? We were high rollers in those days"
 It was a happy time for him and he numbered his friends by his acouaint- ances.'
 From DeKalb there was W. J. Haral- son, one of the old-time Circuit Judges; John P. Mcqueen was there from Greene and he was one of the young dashing members, making good and usefui worker; A. A Coleman was there from Hale. He, too, WAS one of the old-time Judges, and he has come back to his own, making much Reputation and win
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THE PRICE OF AMBITION
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night you were saved by an accidental discovery. The second l alarmed you by Intentionally allowing you to hear me listening for your sleep. Tonight. the third. thought to make sure. I put in your water bottle an opiate."
 (Which I did not touch"
 ''You would have been found dead with your own knife in your heart. The gen. eral verdict would have been suicide. But 1t was not to be. You were to be my fate. Go to him. Break his heart with your revelation. Denounce me as a murderess."
 She fell forward. I raised her and, seeing that she was indeed near the point of death. administered a restorative from my case.
 Mrs. Springthorpe" I said when she yhad somewhat recovered. -whatever your crime, this is not a time for judgment, and I am not your judge. Tomorrow l I leave this place and, believe me, shall
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A New Fad .

Mrs. Jack Gardner of Boston. has a new fad. She goes to church these. days accompanied by a page, who holds her train as she walks up the aisle Those who attended the dedication services al the Church of the Advent, where the Rev. William Van Allen delivered bis first sermon, were almost paralyzed with astonishment when Mrs. Gardner ap- peared. followed by tiny boy who car ried her train. Solomon in the height of his glory, never created more earnest attention. Mrs. Jack, however. had to take a back seat" as the body of the church was filled. She finally estab- lished herself in the baptistry. while the page leaned wearily against pillar.
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ward and gallantly assisted her. As Mrs. Springthorpe approached the car rlage she looked at me in an indescribably significant manner. and. holding some thing aloft, said:
 Doctor have you not forgotten this?"
 In her hand was the knife with which she had the night before attempted my life. In the confusion of the moment l had neglected to pick it up rom the floor where 1t fell when I grappled with her. and she must have got 1t after I had left to start for home. MT. Spring thorpe reached for the instrument, but she withdrew her hand.
 NO" she said. 'I will hand 1t to the doctor myself. He has been so kind to me since he has been here" And she gave me a meaning look as she advanced, shaking off her husbands arm.
 I was in doubt as to the creatures in-
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Necessary Loan Shark Legislation

Chicago VhrOnlCIe.
 The validity of assignments of future wages given by employees to loan sharks is said to be based on the fact that the borrower enters into a contract with the leader by which his unearned wages are forestalled and made payable to the lend er The courts will not set aside the con- tract.
 If this is the case at least the employ CT should be notified at the time that such a contract has been made between the employe and the loan shark to whom the
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cherish her lovely tenement of clay, but only as a sad memento of her who has departed. The thing that I call Bessie grows more beautiful every day I take long walks with it, and it enjoys the freshness of the air and smiles and laughs. but no trace of humanity is left save in the face and form so beautiful that they would make a matchess study for the painter or sculptor. Yet I love the thing, love 1t as I would love a beau- tiful statue or picture of my dead be- trothed. I comb the long curly hair. I adjust the robes upon the matchless form, l smooth the rounded, velvety cheeks with their indef1nable sense of voluptuousness. And sometimes I think that this thing loves me. not with the old love. but with the love of an animal that has been caressed by the hand of it's master. At times the horror of my situa- ton bursts upon me. As look upon it the old love returns, and fold it in my arms and burst out into passionate weep ing, praying to Almighty God to care for the immortal in heaven. as I care for the mortal that science has intrusted to my care here upon earth.'"
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employees wages are to be paid. In a certain sense the employer is made a party to such contract, sof which he had no knowledge nor notice.
 One Of the main inducements offered by the loan shark canvassers to the em- ployes of an industrial establishment ia
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Merely Equal Rights to All.

Utica Observer.
 The Democratic Party does not seek the ruin or even the embarrassment of any industry in the country through tar if revision. What it seeks is an equit- able adjustment of tariff schedules on such lines that the consumer as well as the manufacturer may have a share in the protection.
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Because he found 1t utterly impossible to please everybody with his decisions a Mayor of the little French town of St Emilanl hanged himself with his scarf of office.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
.tumwa, was in town on business

.tumwa, was in town on business
Thursday.
John o. Phillips, of Ottumwa, pay
master for the Whitebreast Fuel COM
.pany of Illinois, was here Friday and
paid the employees.
A box supper was given by the la
dies of the city for the benefit of the
band boys and a drawing contest was
held for the prettiest girl in the house,
Maggie MCGOWAN receiving the most
votes, or 1873, Nellie Lacost III. Miss
MCGOWAN received handsome cake.
The Pekay band has improved Won
derfully since last fall when they or.
ganized. Prof. Ed Mahaffey is the
leader.
A pleasant surprise was given in
honor of Mrs. Dan Lewis at her home
Tuesday. Those present were Mrs. o.
w. Hasselrooth, Mrs. VIM. Cook, Mrs.
F. Robinson. Mrs W. B. Reese, Mrs.
L. L. Edwards, Mrs. H. G. Lane, Mrs.
F. Dolich, Mrs. ]. Henderson, Mrs.
John Mitchell Mrs. King Mcdonald,
Mrs. Harris, of Kirkville, Mrs. j. Cor
bett, of Lost Creek. Mrs. Lewis was
completely surprised The guests all
reported an enjoyable time.
Lloyd Waters is sick with tonsilitis.
Fred Johnson went to Ottumwa to
visit relatives and friends Saturday
evening.
Fred Moss left for Ottumwa Satur-
day evening to visit friends and rela-
| tives.
Grifiths and Vira Reese, son and
daughter of Owen Reese, have been on
the sick list but are better at this
writing.
Owen Reese made a speedy trip to
Eddyville Saturday.
Richard Rose. of Hilton, was calling
on friends Wednesday,
Tom Walters, Jno. A. Phillips. Swan
Johnson and A. P. Moline attended the
funeral of w. E. Williams. who died
at Keb and was buried Thursday al
the Kirkville cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Lewis, who have
resided here for about ten years, ex
pect to move TO Kirkville about March
1 where they have purchased farm
John Hawkins went to Coalfield Sat
urday to visit relatives.
Dave Jones, the efficient constable
went to Eddyville Saturday on official
business.
Little Donald Riley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Riley, is not very WELL
Ed Hawke and Harvey Fortune, OF
Eddyville, were in the town Thursday
shaking hands with old friends.
Ernest Hurd, who has been suffer
ing from bad bruise on his thumb, is
improving.
Alice Robinson. who was sick for g
\ few days, is reported better.
1 Mrs. Jas. Mcdonald was taken sick
very suddenly at Eddyville Saturday
John Evans, of Eddville, was il
town Friday.
Mrs. Cora Rodgers, of Colfax, is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.W
Story.