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The Washington bee., 1902-06-07
FATE SEEMED CRUEL
But It Laid the Foundation of Per-
manent Happiness.
Young Countess Thanked Heaven
when Her Handsome Lover Was
Stricken blind by the Dis
charge OF "a MusIket

Here, for once, a charming girl
thanked Heaven that the man she
loved had been stricken blind.
This affecting story is told by
Count de la Garde-Chambonas in his
book, "Anecdotal Reconections Of
the Congress of Vienna" 1t IS
apropos of "a young man whose eyes
were covered with black bandage.
and who was guided through the
crowd by a young lady whose face
was hidden by thick veil"
The young man was Count Theo-
dore Hadrick, who, being engaged to
marry Constance. the lovely daugh-
ter Of Count Amady, went to join the
Hungarian army at Pesth at the head
of his vaSsals:
Theodore, in virtue OF several 81
nal actions, deserved the cross co
ferred upon him by the chapter
the Order of Maria Theresa, a di-
tinctiOn considered one of the for,.
most i'll the annals of chivalry. Bu
while the young man supped ful
with glory, Constance had been car
Zied to the brink of the grave by
cruel Illness. Stricken down By an
attack of most viru:ent smallpox, sht
lowered for a long time between lift
and death. The doctors, while say
ing her, could rot prevent the face
which had been one of the moS1
beautiful from becoming almost
hideous. She was only allowed to
look at herself when she was on the
high road to recovery.
The sight, as you may imagine,
filled her with DESPAIR, and, con
vinced that Theodore could no longer
love her under such conditions, she
Srdently prayed for death. Ia vain
her father and COmte Hadick tried
to reassure her. Haunted by the hor-
rible dread of being no longer wor-
thy of her betrothed. she refused to
De eOmfOrted, and the young girl was
simply dying of despair, there being
not the fainest hope felt
Nevertheless, one morning when
SAAE was iit7JllliS III iilC al iilS bl BCI
father, who bade her live at least for
him, the servant. who had accom-
panied Theodore to the war sudden
ly rushed into the apartment, an
nOuncing the immediate coming Of
his master, whose voice. a moment
afterward, was heard outside.
Constance, Constance, where ART
thou?'
AT that voice, so dear to her, the
young girl, lacking the courage to
fly, covered her face with her hand
kerchief and her hands.
do not come near me, Theodore:
have lost my beauty. have no
longer anything to offer thee but my
heart
What do I hear? But look at
me, Constance
"'No, no! Thou wouldst only re-
coil at seeing me-
What does it matter, if thy love
is the same, Constance? Constance,
! can no longer see thee
"She raises her eyes and looks.
Theodore was blind. The charge of
a musket had deprived him of his
sight.
"'God be praised ~yclaimed Con-
stance, falling on her <nees. 'TheO-
dore, we shall be united, for thou
canst still love me. l snail be thy
guide; yes. | shall be to thee as l
was in the first moments of our love,
and thou shalt be able to love me
still
shortly after that they were mar
ried. Never was there a couple so
deserving of happiness more really
happy than they. The countess
takes her husband everywhere. never
leaving his side for moment"
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the case came up for trial Horner adj
mitted that he knew Miss Spray was
not Of age, but put in the defense that
he was not liable because he had told
the literal truth in his affidavit.
The novelty of the defense nearly
parnlyzed the judge, but the jury failed
to give legal appreciation of the hu-
NOR and convicted Horner of perjury
on the first ballot. TO the satisfaction
of Papa Spray and the distress Of the
young couple.
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He Objected

ka,.5. sun, Mistuh Doctahman." OBJ
d,,rr gentleman of color; mo, sub,
Or. '' 20 ahead en vacsumate dat
Dey yrr~-,' TT mine. Doan' yo' do hit.
5gt s.., 5..1h dat ar stuff in my bofs arms,
So. . '" DIX huh so she gNine hab er
t5g.'.'.' '.' rn cain ten ter lie white
sl.r Wv. '"1A.n case ef yo' do, Use pint
Aa-r.,. '' 80 ter wul,. baltimore
The Washington bee., 1902-06-07
tnTatIOn from ireland.

Emigration from Ireland has de-
creased. Last year there were 39,s70
Irish emigrants. a decrease Of 7,237 as
compared with 1900. OF the total 21.-
SGT were females. and over so per cent.
vent to the United States.
The Washington bee., 1902-06-07
WILL JONES Will EAT
Cbampion Pancake Eater.

Morris Flynn. of Harmondyke, y. Y,
is the champion pancake eater. For
a wager he recently ate 81 buckwheat
cakes. There were about 25 contest
ants. but most of them had dropped
ont after eating 30 or 40 cakes. The
three who came closest TO the cham
pion ate,respectively e5. 81 and SO.
The Washington bee., 1902-06-07
How She Dn.nn

sf,s,,.a.. DO You braid your hair so
"a, ~, queried a gentleman wnU
ao,,shg ,.,s.''hg lady friend.
81. broke in her little sister,
br takes it OFF and ties the knot
Il -, -l saS-chandelier, and fusses over
BIZ, s"' hours every morning."-Tit-
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FLORENCE.
Negro Killed About Woman-lmprove-
ments Being Made at Postoffice.

.-lnrence May 31.-(SpeciaL)-R. N. Har-
WAS called wednesday night to Court
land by the killing of Putam Johnson,
colored. on Mr.. Harris plantation, six
miles north of CORTLAND. The murderer
was Simon Appleberry, colored, VINO lied
at once The two negroes had married
sisters and the trouble arose over the wife
Of one. Appleberry shot Johnson at his
own door after dark. Both negroes lived
on plantations owned by Mr.. Harris and
were good workmen.
Postoffice Inspector Greenaway has
been in the city the past week and made
a ive-year lease for the present post
office building. The building will be
greatly improved by the installing of new
keyless boxes new desks, burglar-proof
safe, plate glass front and an entirely
new arrangement.
A telegram was received here yesterday
announcing the death of DR.. ]. f. Gull
lettc at the Selma Infirmary yesterday
evening at 5 o'clock. His son, Captain j.
E. Gulette of this city, and daughter,
Miss Martha M Gullette, trained nurse
of Huntsville, were at the bedside DIR.
Gulletta was formerly dentist OF this
city, and had numerous friends here. The
deceased leaves a son in Chicago, one in
the army now en- route home from Cuba,
and another son, George, of Birmingham,
and a daughter, Miss Ruby, OF Wilcox
county, besides Captein Gnllette and Miss
Martha The remains will be inferred
this afternoon at East Lake beside those
Of his wife.
Hoyt NJ. Dobbs. son of DR.. S. L. Dobbs
of this city, won the Founders medal at
Vanderbilt University this week. His sub
ject was "National immortality" Mr..
Dobbs will enter the Methodist ministry.
Canaan church at Oakland this county
II ade up a fund and sent a box to the
Alabama Methodist Orphanage at Sum
n erfield. The box was valued at $3.50
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BY inning at the popular
Florence bar and billiard hall

will give a german on Monday night
at the armory.
Miss Florrie Mingea is the guest of
Miss Lille Hays at Woodstock, and
will be one of the attendants on Tues
day morning at the wedding of Miss
Hays and Mr.. Simmons. Mr.. Joe
Read and Mr.. Ed l.. Read of this city
will also be among the attendants.
Mr.. Edwin Brazelton of Ensley was
the guest of DR.. L. A. Spencer and
family today.
Father J. A. Wright, pastor of st.
Aloysius Church, has resigned his pas
torate to accept the position of secre-
tary to the bishop of Mobile. Father
Wrights resignation was to take eff
feet ON the first Of June, but much
pressure is being brought to bear upon
him to induce him to remain here.
Since he has been located here the
church has prospered greatly and the
members are much attached to him.
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TUSCALOOSA.
Commencement Social Season is
Opened BY Sigma NJ Fraternity.

Tuscaloosa, May 30.-(Spectal.)- 1.-The
social season of the university commence
ment was ushered in last evening by the
Sigma NJ dance, which was led by V.
Hugo Friedman, assisted by Miss Kate
Birch of Montgomery. Tho hall was beau
tifully decorated In the fraternity colors,
black, white and old gold Dainty ices,
frappe and cakes were served through
out the evening. The inspiring music was
rendered by the Jefferson Theatre Orches-
ira from Birmingham. A large NUMBER
OF visiting young ladies' participated, there
being fair representatives from almost
every southern state and many of the
northern ones. Thus began what promises
to be the most brilliant commencement
season that Tuscaloosa has ever known.
Miss Monte Jim Ogburn has returned
from Centre where she has been con-
Quoting a most successful school for the
past year.
Miss Hollon Harris of Birmingham is
the commencement guest of Miss Anna
Moody.
Prof. Alti ". Lee, who has been in
charge Of the Alfalfa schools for the past
two years, is here attending commence
ment. He will return to the university
next fall to study law.
cred at the Acadepy-of Music Wednes-
day evening to hear Miss Carrie Bride
we'll sing. She was assisted by Mr.. G. A.
Thompson who rendered several instru-
mental selections.
Hiss Bertha Prowel of Birmingham is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs Minis p. Jem-
ison.
Mrs. James H. Fits and Mrs. S. F. Ais
ton have returned from pleasant visit
at Knoxville, where they were the guests
CT Mrs. Robert L. Taylor, daughter of the
former and sister of the latter.
Miss Virginia Cantrel; of Birmingham Is
the guest of Miss Jane Foster. Miss Can
trell was one of the students at the Cen
trai College this year.
The university baseball team will play
the team OF the Selma Young Mems
Christian Association three games on
June ., and 4 during the commence
ment exercises.
Miss Ssllie Lou Walker, who was an
efficient member OF the faculty of the
Alabama Central Female College during
the past year, will be the guest of her
cousin, the Rev. L. o. Dawson, until after
The university commencement
Mr.. w. Hill Furgerson of Birmingham,
a popular ex-university man. came down
last evening to attend the Sigma Nu
dance.
Mrs. George A. Starcy and children
have gone 20 Lookout Mountain, where
they whitney will remain throughout the
summer.
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W LAM

Wylam, May 31.-(Special.)- 1.-The
Pratt Land and improvement Company
are remodeling their offices by paper
ing and painting. This company is
doing quite an extensive business, and
much of Wylam's success is due to the
energetic officials of this company.
Mr.. Gutrail is erecting large two
story residence on West Highlands
and will, when completed, add mate
rally to the already attractive High
lands.
Mr.. Henry Neill has accepted a po-
sition with the Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Company.
Professor Rutland and Misses
Wayne and Sickle left Saturday for
their respective homes
Mr.. James Miller has accepted a po-
sition with the Tyler Mercantile Com
pany.
Mr.. Hugh Locke was the recipient
of a gold medal from the freshman
class at Owenton College Wednesday
evening for the best defamation.
Work ON the car line is being
pushed as rapidly as possible, as well
as the work at the car shops.
Mr.. Frank Davis, member of the
firm of Mcdonald, Davis & Co., who
recently opened a mercantile store in
the Masonic building, is confined to
his home with illness.
A series of revival services is in
progress at the Methodist Church.
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& Meredith's drug store He will recover.
At 3 o'clock this morning an alarm of
fire was turned In from Factorytown.
One of the cottages in this thickly set
tied suburb was af1re, and for awhile
there was imminent danger of the entire
village burning. BY the prompt efforts of
the fire department. aided by the factory
people, the flames were controlled after a
sharp struggle.
The city board of education will elect
teachers for the various trades of the
city school on June u.
A special term of the Chancery Court
has been called for July Z for the purpose
of making orders necessary to carry out
the settlement and final adjustment of the
Presbyterian church suit against w p.
Armstrong and others. The settlement
will be an amicable one.
The crossing on East street near the
Louisville and Nashville depot has become
dangerous since the erection of a two
story brick building on the west side of
the street, and a high bulletin board on
the east side. Persons approaching the
tracks of the Louisville and Nashville
road and the B. and A. road are not
able to see or hear an approaching en-
CINE, except when 1t is actually crossing
the street Several narrow escapes have
occurred there recently, and 1t is such
menace both to the railroads and the
public that the mayor has addressed let
tiers to the railroad officials, and taken
up the matter of making the crossing
safer with the lines using the street. No
Waterman is kept there, nor is there a
gate or lever. and yet an engine is switch
ing over the street every hour in the
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into the system. If the muco'is MEM
brane is affected by catarrh the germs
find easy access. Catarrhal secretions
furnish exactly the material upon which
they thrive and multiply. To get rid of
the catarrh and thus preserve the
mucous membrane healthy, is the only
way to be safe from contagious diseases.
This explains why it is that some people
catch diseases easier than others.
Every one is exposed just the same.
Not every one, however, falls victim
to contagious diseases. A disease germ
cannot enter the system through q per-
fectly healthy mucous membrane. Doc
tors know this and therefore guard
against it. This is all the secret there
! is about it.
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PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, May 31.-(Special)-
Carl Atkins was the victim of the al
ways unloaded pistol this morning.
which went off, shooting him in the
hand.
The public school bell will ring on
Monday morning as usual and the re-
port cards will be distributed to the
children. Applicants for positions In
the schools will be examined on the
4th and 9Th of June. Prof F. M. Nc
Neil, w. W. Monroe and r. V. Algood
compose the examining board. The
election of teachers will take place
some time the last of next week.
The Avondale local baseball team
played the Pratt City team at this
place this afternoon, the score ending
to IL in favor of Pratt City.
Mrs. E. H. Wrenn of Sumterville is
the guest of Mrs. S. F. Mcdonald on
East Highlands.
Mrs. Stegall and daughter OF Smith
Vile, Miss, are the guests of Mrs.
Henry Jennings.
Members of the Masonic lodge and
their families will picnic at Avondale
Park. June oath.
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WOODLAND

Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Gibson returned
from Charleston this week.
Miss Ellen Wood, who has been spend
ing the winter In Louisville, has returned
to Woodlawn.
The trolley ride given on Friday night
by the ladies' of the Baptist church was
a decided success, socially and linan-
cially.
Mrs. J. e. Thomas entertair'd her pu-
pills and their parents at a picnic on
Thursday. They spent an enjoyable day
at North Birmingham Park.
The last meeting of the Eleanor Hood
Club took place on Tuesday at Mrs. A.
j. Masseys residence, Mrs. r. A. Clayton
being hostess After the regular pro-
gramme the following officers were elect
ed for the coming year: Mrs. j. B. Glib
son, president; Mrs. Blakesee, vice pres
ident; Mrs. Webb secretary; Mrs
Charles A. Merrill, treasurer. The pros
pectus submitted by the programme COM
mittee was accepted. 1t was decided that
a donation of $40 be given the Girls In
dustrial School instead of IS, for which
the club had pledged itself to the fed
Grafton.
Miss Annie Bess Sharp has returned
from Athens, where she has been attend
ing school.
Mrs. A. r. Wilson and Mrs. A. c. Jemi-
germ spent several days this week at
Village Springs.
The public school will close on next
Friday. The graduating exercises take
place on Thursday night. The following
young ladies and gentlemen received d.
plomas: Miss Mamie Able, Miss Florence
Atkins, Miss Gurlie Griffith, Miss Pauline
TiaG 10 a1a l. nda1 Tter
Emma Kesmodel, Miss Bessie Massey,
Miss Lula Miller, Miss Hattie Snedecor,
Miss Jane Snedecor. Miss Flosse Wood,
Mr.. VIII Miller
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FORT PAYNE
Meeting of Citizens Held to Secure
New Educational Institution.

Fort Payne, Ala. May 31.-(SpeciaI)-
A meeting of citizens was held last night
to consider the founding of college here
under the auspices of the Congregational
Board of Education. DR.. E. P. Eldridge,
representing that body, made several
tentative suggestions and very general
Endorsement Of the movement was ex-
pressed. If the college is started It is ex-
pected that the noted DeKalb Hotel will
be utilized as one of the buildings.
One Of the most prosperous sessions of
the North Alabama College will come to
a close next week. The commencement
exercises will begin Sunday and continue
over Wednesday. The present faculty
comprising Prof ]. J. Jones, DR.. E. R.
Eldridge Mrs. M. A. Henderson and Miss
Julia Tate, will probably remain.
There is a strong sentiment here In IA
vor of the dispensary. Editor Claris
Yeuell of the DeKalb Times and the
Collinsville Clipper, has announced as
a candidate for the legislature In oppo-
sitfon to it and in favor of the present
w. e. Quin will come out in favor of the
dispensary.
Hon. w. M. Howard is being urged to
run for congress this fall. II Hon. j. L.
Burnett should be renominated this
would make lively race as both have
served the district twice at Washington.
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ENSLEY.
Miss Marie Owen corrects the Report
That She Is Married.

Ensley, May 31.-(Special.) 1.-The
following letter was received by The
Age-Herald through their Ensley cor
respondent:
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 80, 1902.
To Editor Birmingham Age-Herald:
Gentlemen-I have just seen your
notice of my supposed elopement from
Ensley and my subsequent marriage
to Mr.. DeGroat in this city, and l
must ask space of you to make correc-
ton, since your correspondent was
misinformed. Your publication does
Mr.. DeGroat and myself both a seri-
Gus injustice. | came to Chattanooga
to accept a position that l am now
occupying. l have not seen or heard
from Mr.. DeGroat in many months,
and am at a complete loss to know
how any one could have drawn such
conclusions as your correspondent
states, even from the most vivid i'm
agination Sincerely,
(Signed) MARIE OWEN.
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BESSEMER
Commencement Exercises Of School
for Negroes Prove Interesting.

Bessemer, May 31.-(Special)-
HAY C. Terrill and Lee Wilson re-
coived certificates of graduation from
the coored public schools at the
commencement exercises held at the
city hall last night A lengthy and
very interesting programme was rem
dered. the audience filling the hall to
the doors and including number. of
prominent white people. DR.. Council
of Birmingham delivered an address.
which was well received and frequent
" applauded. The programme includ-
ed a number of pleasing musical Sc
lections and recitations. The gradu-
ates each acclaimed selection from
Fanny Grady's 1.-THE New South" I'm
der the excellent guidance of D. w.
Parker, the principal, the colored
school has just closed the best year
In its history. The certificates were
presented to the graduates last night
by Supt. j. M. Dill.
Miss Elizabeth Calhoun, who has
been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. w.
]. Long, during the winter, has re-
turned to her home in Louisiana.
The examination for teachers for
the public schools next year will take
place next week at the Sublets school
house. It is understood that there will
be quite number OF applicants.
The young society men Of the city
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the lungs, emaciation and weakness, have
been perfectly and permanently cured
by the use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
ica1 Discovery. It cures the cough,
heals the lungs, and builds up the body
with solid flesh.
oWhen commenced taking your medicines,
eighteen months ago. my health was completely
broken down. writes Mrs Cora L. Sunderland.
of Chaneyviile, Calvert Co.. Md. nat times
could NOT even walk across the room without
pains In my chest The doctor yAo attended me
said had hsng fyon6is, AID haf uonld aspey BE-
aeH agais. At last concluded TO .cy Doctor
Pierce's medicines. bought bottle of Gold
en- Medical Discovery took It and soon COM
menced to feel 4 little better, then you directed
me to take both the Golden Medical Disco9-
cry and the Favorite Prescription which
did. Q Altogether I have taken eighteen bottles
Of Golden Medical Discovery twelve Of the
'Favonte Prescription and i've walls Of Pei
iets.' am now almost entirely we'll, and do all
my work without any pain whatever, and can
svs With more ease than could formerly woik.s
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, In paper covers, is sent free on
receipt Of ~ one-cent stamps to covef
expense of mailing only. Address Dr..
R.v. PieTce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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The best cure or preventative known
to the medical profession up to date for
catarrh in all its conditions is Peruna.
During the uncertain weather of spring
time it is an unnecessary hazard for any
one to neglect to guard himself from
taking disease, by taking Peruna. Send
for free catarrh book. Address The Pc
runa Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement OF your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
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THE SECRET.
How Doctors Protect Themselves
From Contagious Diseases.

Doctors rarely catch contagious dis
eases. Almost everybody knows this,
but few know how they escape. Many
believe that the doctor has some charm
or antiseptic which protects him. DR..
Hartman lately made the truth of this
matter public, that all might realize it's
benefit. Contagious diseases are con-
veyed by minute organisms known as
disease germs. These germs find their
entrance into the system through the
mucous membrane. If the mucous
membrane is healthy, they cannot get
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TALLADEGA
Young Man Swings on Train and Is
Painfully Hurt.

Talladega, May 3.-(SpeciaD-Mr. Albert
Ponder was painfully injured by train
of the B. and A. railroad this morning
Mr.. Ponder Is an employee of l.lis road,
and while attempting to swing on the
train, his foot struck a pile of stones,
thereby loosening his hold and he was
thrown against a switch by the momen-
tum of the train. His face was badly lac
Grated, and there were slight wounds on
his arms and shoulders His wounds were
dressed by DR.. w. r. Bishop at Ward
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schwab's Brother Also Lucky.

New York, May 31.-Joseph Schwab. a
brother Of the United States Steel Cor
porations president, has been chosen. ac-
cording to the World, as president of
the new $S00O0,0OO consolidation of steel
foundries, which will be known as the
American Steel Foundries Company. The
paper mentioned asserts that the office
will pay $4,000 salary. Mr.. Schwab is at
present travelling in Europe.
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MRN9!;ss!kas|4!9t!;;;sz:;z}y

1t Is positive cure for Pains in Back
Poor Appetite, Coated Tongue, Dizziness.
Headache, Pains In Side and Back Sick
stomach. Night Sweats. Stiffness In Limbs
and Joints, rheumatism, Palpitation of
the Heart. La Grippe. ETC. Thirty days
treAtznsnt akots. All Druggists.
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ALL TEXAS POINTS

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the Texas line at Shreve-
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service in the South.