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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
PASSING OF THE HEARTH.
Where he Family Gathered for Festl
 val and Prayer.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 An elderly woman in Wisconsin, who was young wife in the young west ia telling in a local newspaper few of ths things that the young wife of the older west does not have to do And in telling of this she recalls vivioly her home as it was sixty years ago. There were no wood, coal or gas ranges in those days, but there was d fireplace, with a wide, deep hearth-and a chimney that would draw, built large enough for the sweep to pass through.
 The fireplace would take log four or five feet long and a foot and a half through. This was piled on andirons, and as there were no matches in those days one of the greatest anxieties of the care ful housewife was to prevent the fire from going out. If it did go out she had to go to one of the neighbors, perhaps a quarter of a mile away for a shovelful of live coals.
 One of the signs of neatness in house. keeper in those old days was the way she kept the hearth cleaned using the broom and wing and a few of her many duties were to dip candles, put down pork and beef by the barrel, make sausage for the year, put down lard by the jar, pre- served fruit by the gallon, apple sauce by the quantity, DO1leu cluer by the keg; to provide dried beef and smoked ham, to spin all the yarn for the mems clothes to weave it into cloth, and to send it to the dyers to be dyed fulled and pressed.
 The coming of the cooking stove marked the beginning of new epoch in the lives of our grandmothers. Oh" exclaims this survivor, ''the good cheer the fireplace brought to the children. No corn was quite so good as the ears roasted before the fire. No potatoes so good as those roasted in the ashes in the winter No apple equal to frozen apples boiled; then we would melt maple sugar and sugar off again on the snow" And she says, in conclusion:
 With the passing of the fireplace has passed the word 'fireside'' and the word hearth It was around the fireside we gathered for family prayer. around the firesde we gathered to read, to chat, to visit. Gone with the fireside and the hearth are most of my dear ones with whom I knelt every day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
sS,oeJlp HAVE FREEDOM.
Coiorado Union Men Protest Against
 Aotion of Governor Peabody.

Denver. December 7e.-rhe Colorado Federation of Labor today issued a cir cular which Is being sent to every labor union in the state. A protest is made against the action of Governor Peabody in sending the state troops into the mining districts where strikes are in progress. and in denying habeas corpus proceedings, placing & censorship on the press and denying the right of citizens to keep fire arms in their homes.
 These things are dshe, 1t Is declared, for the purpose of defeating the eight-hour movement and disrupting the labor unions. Laboring men are urged to join an organization known as the law and order constitutional rights protective league.
 The circular closses with the words:
 As free men we would live; in Its de- fense we should be ready to die"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
St. Peter and the Broker.

From the New York Press.
 This is going the rounds: A broker from the financial vortex sought admis- sion at the pearly gates Who are your" said St. Peter. I'm a Wall street brok- CT" What do you want?" 'I want to get in" What have you done that enti- ties you to admission?' well, I saw a decrepit woman In Broadway the other day and gave her two cents. Gabriel, is that on the records ?'' 'Yes, St. Peter; it S marked down to his credit" What else have you done?" Well, I crossed the Brooklyn bridge the other night and met newshoy half frozen to death and gave him one eent.'' Gabriel is that on the records?" Yes. St. Peter What else have you done?" Well. I can't recollect anything else just now Gabriel. what do you think we ought to do with this leilow Oh, give him back his three cents md tell him to ro down beIow-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Italians Arrive at Adowa.

Rome, December 26.-News received received here from Eritrea is to the effect that an Italian mining expedi tion, which has been exploring in the Tigre district of Abyssiania, has ar. rved at Adowa, where seven years ago the Italians sustained the heaviest col. onial reverse of the nineteenth century The leader of the expedition and the local chiefs drank to the friendship of Italy and Abyssinia, and the natives acclaimed the Italians, greeting the Italian flag with enthusiastic demon stratiOus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
One Killed; Four Injured.

Nashville, December 26.-A special from Brownsville says one man was killed and four seriously wounded as the result trouble started by fusilade from a double-barrel shotgun in the hands of young white merchant named Tom Hol- lingshed, and the volley was returned by John Jackson with a pistol. Holingshead fell dead with a bullet through his heart and John, Walter and Henry Jackson and Andrew Pugh, all negroes. were se- riously wounded. The trouble arose over the settlement of a few dollars. The sheriff and a posse has gone to the scene of the trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Evans to Use piscretlon.

Honolulu, December 26-Rear Admiral Evans has received a eablesram from Secretary of the Navy Moods' telling him to use his own discretion in the matter of remaining q fey days longer at Honolulu. as requested by Governor Carter and the Merchants association. announced today that in view of the situation in the Orient he would not assume the responsibility of remaining at Honolulu merely for pleasure and that the Asiatic squadron would sail for Cavite next Tuesday. the date origlnallv deslenated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
CRUISER DIXIE
 IS IN READINESS
WITH 1000 MARINES ON BOARD, U. 6. WARSHIPS WILL SAIL FOR PANAMA, WHERE ELLIOTT WILL BE PLACED IN CHARGE.

Philadelphia, December 26-Final pre- parations have been made for the sail ing of the auxiliary cruiser Dixie and on Monday she will leave the Leagu Island navy yard with C9o marines for Golon. Today 1oo men came from Annapolis in charge Of Captain William Hopkins and Lieutenant Frederick D. Kilgore, and loo additional marines arrived from Boston in command of Captain George ". Reid and Lieutenant David Wills.
 Tomorrow l92 men from New York and 9G from Washington will complete the bat talion, which will proceed to Pana ma The force will be commanded by Brida- dier General G. r. Elliott. who will arrive from Washington tomorrow. The Dixie has been equipped to maintain 1eoo men for a feriod of five months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
BOOK OH CITIZENSHIP.
Attorney Vandyne of fhe State Depart
 nent Prepares Interesting Work.

Washington December 2G.-So perplex- ing and important have become the eases arising in the state department involving the determination of citizenship that As sistant Solicitor Fred Vandyne has com piled in a 4o0-page volume all the de- cislons of state and national courts and of the department itself. bearing on the matter
 The volume is to be placed in the hands of United States consuls. immigrant n- spectors and other United States officials who are called upon to pass on questions of citizenship. The publication of the work is deemed essential because of the fact that this subject has increased in hnpor- tance with the position of the nation as a world power.
 The great extension of commerce which has marked the past decala and the re- cent additions to our territory. have made this step necessary, and will do away with any complications regarding citizenship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Italy Delays Reeoanltion.

Rome, December 26.-Italy has delayed her recognition of the republic of Pan anna, 1t is stated here because of an agreement with Great Britain, whereby the two pledged themselves that the new republic should be recognized slmul- taneously. The same common action was inaugurated by three powers in other and similar cases. Had it not been for this compact with Great Britain, Italy would have opened diplomatic relations with Panama immediately, as Signor Titoni, the Italian foreign minister, declared that the new government gave a guarantee for the quick building of the Panama canaIo whereby the whole world benefit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Expert Gardener Missing.

Charleston. S. C.. December 26.--Oliver l.. Schlosser, 30 years of age, proprietor Of the Millsdale nursery and an expert landscape gardener who came to thisstate from Chicopee, Mass, has mysteriously disappeared from his home in Greenville. He left there on December 15, promising to return in three days to meet his bus mess, associates. and has not been heard from since. Some of them fear he has mot with foul play, as his business was apparently in excellent shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Loree Chosen for Presidency.

Baltimore, December 26.-President Loree of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad admitted when seen today that he had been chosen for the presidency of the Rock Island railroad and that he had accepted and would enter upon his duties at once
 It is understood at the central office at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in this city that Vice President Murray will succeed President Loree as the official head of the Baltimore and Ohio system, but the officials of the company denied any definite knoWledge on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Wise Ordered to Pensacola.

= Washington, December 26.-Rear Admi- ral Wise, commanding the training squad ron. has been ordered to take his ships from New Orleans to Pensacola, where they will spend some time in exercises The work of the squadron has been in- terfered with by the recent festivities in which it has participated and for this reason 1t has been found necessary to de- cline the invitation from the city Of Gal- weston for the squadron to visit there in January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Trial Results in Shooting.

Memphis. December 26.-A special to the Commercial-Appeal from Dyersburg, Tenn, says:
 In shooting scrape today at Lane this county, Constable Alfus King shot and instantly killed a man named ky mer, seriously wounded Frank Wright, and slightly injured Magistrate John Street. The shooting grew out of a trial before Magistrate Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
FAIR WILL CASE CLOSED.
Attorneys for Mrs. Fairs Relatives
 Want Hearing Extended.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The inquiry into the Fair will case closed here this afternoon when Edmund Kelly, counsel for Mrs. w. K Vanderbilt Jr., and Mrs. Oelrichs, delivered an argument before Judge Eis- sler, the commissioner appointed to take testimony in the case, in which he en- deavored to show that Dr. Perrriquett, who testified that Mrs. Fair died last, made an inconsistent statement
 As all the witnesses in behalf of the heirs of Mrs. Fair have not testified, Frank l. Kyde and Donald Harper, who are in charge of the interests of Mrs. Fairs relatives, are trying to get an ex- tension of the inquiry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Authors Must Be Protected.

Paris, December 26.-Victorien Sardou, Oetavie Nierbeaux, Paul Ernest Hervieu, Marvel Provost and other French authors, have begun determined movement to in duce Russia to adhere to the Berne con- vention, which protects literary property. These authors have suffered great pecun- iary loss by translations of their works into the Russian language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Farmer Assassinated,

Brewton December 26.-News reached here today of the assassination Thursday night of M. M. Redy, farmer, at his home in the southwestern portion of the county. Unknown persons fired upon him with shotgun, killing him instantly and woundng another man. The shots were fired through window of MT. Reidy's home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
A Tip-Top Player.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Mother (returning from a shopping tour) For goodness sake Whats the matter with little Willie?
 New Nurse-'Tis a bad boomp he got, ma am. Ye know ye told me Oi was to let him play on the pianny, an onct whin he was slidin' on the top of it he slid too far, ma am.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Hanued Himself By Wire.

St. Josenh- No. December 26-The dead body of Philip r. Wenz. secretary of the Wenz Shoe company of this place. was found hanging by a wire from the roof on an empty box car in the Burlington yard today. There were a number of bruises upon his body. He had been missing from his home since yesterday morning when he told his wife he was going to his office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Passenger Jumps Overheard.

Dallas, Tex, December 26--A special to the News from Galveston sa.-s Captain Evans and passengers of the steamer York, state that passenger named Garth initials unknown, reported to be New York City broker, committed suicide by jumping overheard shortly be- fore the vessel reached port. No cause for the act Is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Fire in New York.

New York December 26.-The four story building at Seventh avenue and Fifty-second street, known as the West Side Lyceum or Adelphia hall, was damaged by fire today to the amount of $60,000. While this fire was in prog ress another one broke out in large apartment house on Columbus avenue, near Sixty-eighth street The flames spread to two other apartment houses and all three buildings were badly dam. aged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Probation Period Fixed.

Washington, December 26-With the concurrence of the civil service commits sion, the postmaster general has issued an order that the probation period of employees at all postoffees hereafter will begin with their permanent appointment instead of with their appointment as substitutes This order was urged by the commission of postmasters recently in session in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
ARRESTED FOR FRAUD.
Supposed to Be the Man Who Masquer-
 aded as J. Ogden GosIet.

Niagara Falls, December 26.-A young man 23 years old who gave his name as F, F. Hall, was arrested at Niagara Falls. Ont, tonight on a charge of fraud
 Hall is supposed to be James Abeet, the man who it Is alleged masqueraded under the name of J. ogden Goelet, Jr., and be- came engaged to Miss Anderson, a tele- graph operator in a New York hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Wreck in Illinois.

Norden, H., December 26-Five passen- gers and five trainmen were injured in a collision between a Wabash passenger train and a freight standing on siding here today. Mrs Fred Dalhy of Jersey vile, Ili., was the most seriously hurt and was taken to a hospital at Decatur. The passenger train was running rapidly wien an open switch turned it into a siding on which the freight train was sIanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Lore Boats for Colon.

Washington, December 26.-The Trux. ton flagship of the second torpedo flo- tilla, together with another destroyer not yet selected, will be sent from Key West to Colon, in command of Lieutenant Com mander Marbury Johnston The destroy. CTS Will be used by Rear Admiral Gogh- Ian, commanding the Caribbean squadron as dispatch boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Conservative Wins In Canada.

Toronto, December 26.-Dunlop, con servative, was elected member of par liament in North Renfrew today by over 800 majority. At the last election Munroe, liberal, won by 485. This leaves the Ross government with ma jority of three. The present standing of the house is: Liberals, 50; conserva- lives. AZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Steel Expert Is Dead.

Chicago, December 26.-Major Malcolm McDowell, widely known as an iron and steel expert, is dead at the age of 75 years He was the youngest brother of the late Major General Irwin Mcdowell. who com manded the federal troops at the first battle of Bull Run Major Mcdowell was aide de campe on his brothers staff dur ing the battle. Deceased was an intimate friend of Generals Grant sherman and Logan and of President Rutherford B. TIDNqe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Would Win Either Way.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 Would you still want me to be your wife if my father was poor man?" asked the beautiful heiress
 "Yes," the duke replied after a little pause; Fin that case I would be enough of a curiosity to get rich exhibiting my self"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Reduction in Wages.

Sharon, Pa, December 26-The Sharon Steel Hoop company has announced a reduction in wages to become effective the first of the year. The cut will aver age about ten per cent, but only those whose wages are not governed by the Amalsamated scale ar affected. The Steel Hoop company employs about 12Ot men, and the company is independent of the United States steel corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Prominent Americans Return.

New York, December 26.-Among the passengers who arrived tonight on the American line steamer Philadelphia from Southampton and Cherbourg were Mrs Frederick D. Grant, who went abroad on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs Potter Palmer; Robert M. Hooper, form erly United States vice consul general at Paris. and Comte c. A. Wachtmeister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Attempts to Wreck Train.

Dallas, Tex, December 26.-A special to the News from Denison, Tex, says: E. w Pratt, special officer for the Burlington route, with headquarters at Hannibal Mo-, passed through Denison today, hay ing in charge Roy Bailey, who was ar- rested at Fl Campo Tex, on a warrant charging him with attempting to wreck a passenger train near Shelbina, Mo. or the Burlington, about a month ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Shot Himself With Rifle.

Springfield, Mass, December 26.-Wil liam H. Young, one of the best known physicians in this city, was shot through the heart today bu bullet from rife which he was placing in his carriage. previous to going hunting. The accident was witnessed by his wife and several friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
PROPERTY IS TRANSFERRED.
chattei Deed of Trust Filed By the
 F. A. Smith Lumber Company.

st. LJuis. December 26-A chattel deed of trus2 was filed today transferring the property of the F. H. Smith Lumber company and the Hardwood Export com pany to I atrioS B. Little and Charles s. Fritschen, who will act as trustee for the creditors.
 The assets of the two companies are said to ae about S700,00O, while the liabil- ites arg about S25000O. The Hardwood Export company was located at Mount Vernon, Miss, but has been under con- trol of r. H. Smith of the Smith Lum- Der company he having taken the plant and stock of the former company 10 Gave his investments when 1t became financial lY embarrassed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Flour Mills Burn.

Richmond, Va, December 26.--The Gal lego flour mills, one of the largest plants of the kind in the south. burned this morning. The mill is owned by Warner Moore Ss Co. and was partly insured. The loss is probably s150,00o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
A Sure Preventive.

From Puck.
 Tourist Gin Kentucky)-Have you lived here all your life, uncle?
 Colored Citizen-Yes, sah
 Tourist-Have they ever attempted to lynch you?
 Colored Citizen-No. sah. I allus votes de dimmercrat ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Most truly yours~ w. c. BalIy, 2d Lieut. N Police, . CoIl,ynhus. Ga.
Columbus, Ga.

Lame back Is only one symptom of kid- ney troublesome of many. Other symp- toms showing that you need Swamp Root are being obliged to pass water often during the day and to get up many times during the night inability to hold your urine, smarting or irritation in passing, hrick-dust or sediment in the urine. ca
 tarrh of the bladder. uric acid constant headache, dizziness, sleeplessness. ner- vousness, irregular heart-beating, rheum-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Pain or dull ache in the back is unmis- takable evidence of kidney trouble. It Is Natures timely warning to show you that the track of health is not clear.
 If these danger signals are unheeded more serious results are sure to follow; Brights disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble, may steal upon you
 The mild and the extraordinary effect of the world-famous kidney and bladder remedy, Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, is soon realized It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distress ing cases. A trial will convince anyone and you may have a sample bottle free, by mall.
 was a constant sufferer for a num- Der of years with backache, rheuma- tism, and frequent desire to urinate, but after using pr. Kilmers Swamp Root, am entirely cured and cheer fully recommend this wonderful rem edy to any one who may suffer from these common complaints.
 Most truly youFl~
 w. c. BaiIy, 2d Lieut. T Police,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-10-19
Star Want Ad Agencies.

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aVenue.
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Second
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Station.
Howell 81 Pharmacy, tea Howell
street.
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peepa els 0nea8vaY and tamss.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-10-19

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Butter. Cheese. EGGS. Poultry
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eastern .aa a.. dalfF. Hf411e
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PRICES TO PRODUCERS
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