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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05
FRANCES FIRST HUNTREss.
The Duchess d'Uxes in 1902 Was at
Her Eleven Hundredth Stag"

The Duchess d'Uxes in 1902 Was at
Her Eleven Hundredth Stag"
The Cars uncles, Vladimir and
Alexis, cynically enough shoot partrid-
ges and rabbits with the President
year after year; but when they follow
the French stag over the same presl-
Dental grounds Of Rambouillet, it Ia
with the hounds of a great landowner
and very rich lady, whose personal
life Is so surrounded by safeguards
against the modern and the common
place that, except when she wishes it,
she scarcely knows that the old regime
Is ended. This is the first huntess Of
France" the dowager Duchesse d'Uzes,
who in Christmas week Of 1902 was
at her eleven-hundredth stag.
The duchess rents from the republic
more than sixty thousand acres Of this
old Rambouillet forest, between Presi-
dent Loubet's favOrite chateau and her
own hunting chateau Of Bonnelles.
The President has the right to shoot
the partridge and the rabbit on his
lands at Rambouillet; but should he
wish to chase the deer, he, too, must
be invited by the duchess. She does
not invite the President often. In re-
turn the President forbids the military
uniform to appear at the hallali of the
Understanding all the more grlev-
Gus to the great lady, in that the bur-
den of it falls, not on her, but on the
young officers Of the neighboring garrl-
son, forced thereby to the considerable
expense of maintaining hunting cos
fumes. The President-that Is to say,
the Minister of War-has even forbid
den them to use their chargers at the
hunts; but that lisa difficulty more
easily overcome, since the duchess can
lend them horses.
Beginning in September Of each year
the Duchesse Dues installs herself III
her favorite residence of Bonneues, d
modern chateau of vast proportions
living in a park Of one hundred and
eighty acres, about ten miles from
Rambouillet Her two daughters, the
Duchesses de Luynes and de Brissac
aid her and her daughter-in~law, the
Young Duchesse Dues, to do the hon
ors Of the country house. When the
hunting season opens, first old friends
and SERIOUS" hunters are invited
then come the royal visits and thu
Partisan series. The clarion is heard
In the depths Of the woods; and thu
eouipage, in Its colors of red and blue
with gold and silver lace, holds Its as
sizes at an old stone cross in circular
opening in the forest, two Or thre'
miles from the chateau.-Century.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05

Country Is Good for WOrking-Girls.
The girl who as bookkeeper, clerk,
stenographer, milliner or teacher in
her village home receives a weekly sal
ary of five, six or seven dollars is far
better off financially than the girl in
the same occupations in the city who
gets nine, ten or twelve dollars week.
In the first place, the living expenses
are much smaller in the country than
in the city-one gets very much more
for her money in the way Of home COM
forts; the wear and tear Of clothing Is
much less, and as a rule the work less
harassing to the nerves, since there Is
not the same hurry and rush, keeping
brain and nerves stretched to the tight
est possible tension, so that after the
DAVIS work is over one is too tired to
90 in search of enjoyment.
Working long hours at muscle-weary'
ing, wearing, nerve-rasping tasks
in shops, offices, counting-rooms and
stores causes the city working-girl to
long for rest above everything else'
and in itself precludes the chances OF
her making desirable outside acquaint'
ances except such as may be offered
through church affiliations, and even
these she Is too tired to improve
Woman's Home Companion.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05
Short of Water.

Utah proposes to avert pending ca
,amity to her agricultural section by
supplying the Great Salt Lake basin
Tritb needed water. Irrigation has cut
off the supply and the lake itself Is in
imminent danger of drying up. The
usual supply of water is being with
hold and evaporation is rapidly lover
ino +he level of the lake. Centuries
oqo the shores of the great inland salt
Seo were high on the mountains, where
the line of the ancient brook is visible
tndov and the lake, which has sunk to
r.. present dimensions, promises to dis
onnpar far more rapidly than in the
ages past.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05
She Didn't Whip Him Then.

A mother and her three-year-old boy
entered Gilmor street car. The
little fellow was in q peevish and re-
bellious humor. Finally the patience
of the mother became exhausted, and
she exclaimed
I'u whip you for this when I get
you home"
whip him now, madam. If you
wait until you get home he will not
know what you are whipping him
for" interjected a gentleman whose
patience had been worn out long be-
fore.
The mother looked surprised, but did
not accept the gentleman's advice.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05

pure polltlcs with impure people.
A born leader is always born learn
ing.
Consequences make no discrimina-
tions.
The life that does not go out cannot
go up.
One sin can never be a refuge from
another.
You cannot divorce piety from phil
anthropy.
The ideal Kingdom waits for the real
Christian.
Genuineness 10 the only lasting form
Of genius.
A cool enthusiasm is a good deal like
wet fire. ... ...-- ...
You cannot follow the Lord and for
get the lost.
A human cry of need Is a heavenly
commission.
The wind blows nothing off but with
aNd leaves. 49,.
What we call hindrance God Otter
calls opportunity.
He who is occupied is armed against
many temptations.
Social duties cannot be hidden IL
theological difficulties.
Sins that look like dwarfs oftel
have gigantic children.
Only the featherweights are draw
after every passing fad.
Every man for himself is sure t
mean the devil for US all.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05
d wou,d Make Her Cry.
-nh1 OnchI Sion that!

Tommy-Oh! Ouch' o'op 'N
Mamma-Why, 1ohlhy' -
oalomodp I wouldn't cry that way if
- woe nv hair that was being combed.
T,ommy uierceiy)-Ill bet you would
II was dom the combing'-Phlladei-
phia Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05
RAMS HORN BlAsTs.
Warming Notea Calling the Wicked to
Repentance

INTUE Is moral
victory.
Ignorance is
Incidence.
False m en-
want false gods.
Luxury is the
nurse Of lust.
The heather
have no nonop-
oily on vain repe-
titions.
You cannot have
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05
No Pleasure.

Mrs. Casey-Yer lookin' kind, O.
gloomy these days, Mrs. Cronin.
Mrs, Cronin-An' who wouldn't be?
shure. there hasn't bin a funeral in
the parish to liven wan up fur week
ar more.-Philadelphi Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05

IT takes a shrewd man to dispose
of his property in a way that will
sbut out the lawyer as well as his
relatives.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05

Wise Is the married man who keeps
his private opinion to himself.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-05

Florida papers report that the lob
ster Is disappearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
FLORENCE'S MAYOR TALKS.
Mayor A. E. Walker Sworn In for His
 Second Term.

Florence, December 16.-(SpeciaL)-At a special sesison of the city council Mayor A. E. Walker was sworn in for his second term as was also the new board of al- deimen. which, with one exception, is the same as the. old.
 The mayor laid before the council the reports of the heads of the various de- partment of the city government for the past year. The expenditures last year were 32,0i953 while the receipts were but $27, A. leaving an excess of expen- ditures over receipts of $fi79. This state of affairs is due to the fact that the revenue from the liquor license was abol- ished with the introduction of prohibition last January, while the expenditures in connection with the city schools were in- creased. During the coming year the streets will be lighted with electricity at a cost doubling that of the present system and new equipment will have to be bought for the fire department. Mayor Walker calculates that under existing conditions the total expenditures next year will exceed the receipts about $6,- 600.00.
 Major A. G. Negley was elected city engineer and judge of probate. J. J. Nit cheil was elected member of the board of education to succeed Hon. John T. Ashcraft, whose term has expired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
POLITICS LIVELY IN BIBB.
County Committee Meets and Arranges
 for a Primary.

Centeryille, December 1G-(Special)- The executive committee of the democrat ic party in Blbb county met here today to transact business relative to the nomina- ton of county officers and much interest was manifested Dr. W. J. Nicholson, who was chairman of the executive com mittee. resigned. owing to the fact that he is a candidate for the office of coun- ty treasurer. J. G. Oakley was elected chairman of the county executive com mittee to succeed Dr. Nicholson.
 The committee ordered two primaries to be held for the selection of county ofh- cers. The first 10 be held on the first day of April, 1904 If no candidate received a majority of all the votes cast in the first primary. the candidate receiving the high est and the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes will participate in second primary to be held on the date fixed by the sa4.e executive committee for the state primary for the selection of state officers.
 Most of the candidates met and passed a resolution requesting the county executive committee to order but one primary in which primary the man receiving inc highest number of votes to be declared the nominee. Since then there has been q considerable change of sentiment and they are satisfied with the action of the executive committee,
 Within the last few days several new candidates have announced. Judge JohD S. Gardner who was for many years pro- bate judge of Biob county has announced for the office of tax collector. and MT. T.. P. Thomas. a prominent merchant at Blocton, has also declared himself can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
CROWDS ATTEND
 DADEYILLE'S FAIR
MERCHANTS ENJOYING BRISK TRADE-STREET FAIR WILL CON- TINUE UNTIL SATURDAY-THE ROYAL ARCH MASONS. M.

Dadevine, December 16.--(speciai) )-Tm- mense crowds are attending the street fair today. People are coming in from all parts of the county and the mer- chants are doing a fine business. The fair is becoming popular and is being well patronized.
 Colonel Tom Bulger took all of the pupils of the public school on the merry go-round today. About 15O took advan- tage of the colonels hospitality. The fair will continue all the week and a con- tinuance of the crowds is expected. Good order is being maintained and no arrests have been made The fair is lit up by myriads of electric lights, an improvised power station supplying the illumination. A dynamo for the new electric plant is being utilized, the motive power being supplied by a traction engine.
 The election of officers for the Dadevile chapter 56 R. A. M took place the other night The following were eected W. c. Roeck, high priest; J. w. Purnell, king; q. W. Vine, scribe; J. M. Wilson. C. of IL: T. H. Watkins, r. S.; R. r. want. treasurer; cliff Oliver secretary. The chapter was reorganized last sum mer by John B. Lyons of Opelika and 1t was stated by Grand Secretary Beau champ to have the largest membership at its organization of any other chapter in the state.
 The Masonic order here is in a flourish ing condition, having a membership of nearly 150
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
STATE WILL TAKE
 UP PAGE MATTER
STEPS BEING TAKEN BY GOV ERNOR JELKS TO ABROGATE THE CONVICT CONTRACT MADE BY TALLAPooSA COUNTY.

Montgomery, December 16-(Special.)- It is not improbable that the state au- thcrities will take a hand in the Tala- poosa county convict lease contract
 It will be recalled that only a few days ago notice was made in these dispatches of contract made by the court of county commissioners with John w. Pace, where by Pace was to work all county eonvicts on his farm for a period of three years. The fact that Pace had been convicted in the federal court here on various charges of peonage and is under sentence 10 serve a term of five years in the peni- tentary-which Judge Jones temporarily suspended-caused the announcement of the contract to be received with conster nation in official circles.
 As soon as Governor Jelks heard the rumor of the contract he sent a note to News confirming the rumor of the lease came today, and it is expected that the governor will take immediate steps to abrogate it.
 Whether or not Pace has experienced a change of heart here at the capital the officials say they believe it unsafe to have him in charge of the county convicts. It is argued that it would make the state appear in bad light before the country at large. Just what steps are to be taken is not known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
PRESBYTERY IN SELMA.
The Rev. Frank Weir of Jefferson Sue
 ceeds pr. Lewis az Moderator.

Selma, December l6.-(Special.)-T delgates to the Birmingham Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. who convened in their regular semi-annual sesison. have chosen the Rev Frank Weir of Ensley to succeed the Rev. l.. D. Lewis of Jefferson county as moderator of the Presbytery.
 The Rev. MT Weir and George Waller of Selma were chosen as delegates to the general assembly of the church which will hold it's annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, in May, 1904
 Other bushes done by the convention was of routine character The addresses today were delivered by the Rev. J. H. B. Hale and Jefferson county and the Rev. w. M. Crawford of Montgomery.
 Elliotsvile was selected as the next place of convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
SALOONS OUT OF BUSINESS.
City Council of Huntsville Takes Steps
 to Improve City's Morals. A

Huntsville, December 1G-(Special)-Af- ter January West End saloons will be out of business and that section of the city is expected to be greatly improved nor ally.
 The city council by unanimous vote de- cided to issue license 10 no saloon on Clinton or Holmes streets west of Gala tin street This will do away with two establishments. One of them will proba- bly, fight in the courts for continued exist ence.
 On recommendation of the board of health. the city council will send q sam pie of water from the Huntsville spring to the state chemist of Auburn for anal ysis to ascertain if there are any typhoid germs in the water.
 The interest of the city in the Huntsville opera house was sold to the Huntsville and Monte Sano Improvement company for S1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
NEW BANK AT HUNTSVILLE.
Opens With Capital Stock of $25, ,ooo
 All Paid In.

Hartselle, December 16.-(Special 1.-The Bank of Hartselle has opened with a cap ital stock of $25.OoO. The following officers were elected
 J. D. Pullen, Pulaski, Tenn. president; J. w. Carsbie. HartseIle. Ala. vice presi- dent; J. s. Mitchell, Hartselle, Ala, cashier.
 The following were elected as board of directors:
 J. D. Pullen, J. M Harwood, N. A. Crockett, R. II. Porter, of Pulaski; w. J. Yancy, J. w. Knight, of Decatur; J. w. Carsbie, w. V. Echols. A. A. Odem, J. II. Riddle J. A. Hartsell, D. w. Day, J. S. Mitchell, NJ Pattillo, R. w. Puekett I. J. Kent. of Hartsele.
 The bank was organized under the laws of Alabama and a code of bylaws was adopted.
 The following stockholders from Pulaski and Decatur were present: J. D. Pulen, N. A. Crockett, R. s. Patrick. R. N. Por- ter, J. A. White, T. P. Stone, N. H. White. w. B. Long. C. l.. Rogers. c. C. Brown. J. M. Harwood, J. w. Knight, W. J. Yancy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WILL PRINT CONSTITUTION.
Secretary Hefin Will Have 1t Printed
 With Acts of Legislature.

Montgomery December 16-(Speeial)- Secretary of State Hefiin has decided to have printed with the acts of the last legislature the constitution of 1901. The constitution will have to be printed in the volume with the local acts as the general acts have already been printed and dis tributed.
 The lower house of the legislature passed a resolution requesting that this action be taken by the secretary of state but for some reason 1t died in the senate Governor Jelks agreed with MT Heflin that it would be very desirable to have the acts and constitution printed under one coyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Social and Personal.

One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place last night at the Wylam Methodist church. when Mir Will Wren and Miss Rose Pow were united in mar riage The beautiful and impressive cere- moEy was performed by the Rev. MT. Johnson, the pastor of the Wylam Metho- dist church. The church was tastefully decorated The ushers were Mr. Thomas Posser and Mir Evan Streit. The att tendants were MT. Paul Mckenzie and Miss Jennie Pow.
 The wedding march was played by Miss Jennie Dunlap. MT. and Mrs. Wren were the recipients of many handsome presents from friends throughout the state
 They will make their future home in Ensley where the bridegroom Is one of the citys foremost young business men.
 MT l.. C. Conner, manager of the Dairy depot. has recovered from an attack of lagrippe.
 MT. T. Kilan and Mrs Tilgore were united in marriage yesterday afternoon by the Rev J. W. Orr.
 Chief of Police Campo is spending this week in Talladega enjoying a hunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
FIRE AT TALLADEGA.
Handsome Residence of J. M. Hicks Is
 Destroyed By Fire.

Talladega. December (SpeciaL)- 1.-The residence of J. H. Hicks was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The loss is about $500 with half that amount of insurance
 Mir. Hicks home was situated on one of the prettiest residence streets in the city and the good work of the fire depart ment saved the handsome homes adjoin- Ing.
 Mr. Hicks is prominent citizen and president of the Highland City Cotton factory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Christmas Sale Begins.
Social and Personal.

The ladies of St Catherines church gave an oyster supper last night in the hall of the Ancient Order of the Hiber- nians The supper was largely at tended and the affair was quite a sue cess.
 Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Claude Bonnet and Miss Ethel Snow to take place at the home of the bride next Sunday night, December 20.
 The Clerks Protective association of Pratt City will meet tomorrow night for the purpose of electing officers and trans acting other important business.
 Alderman J. M. Poole and w. F.. Granger, one of Pratt City's most prom inent contractors. left this afternoon for South Alabama where they intend to enjoy weeks hunt. Their friends as sert that they kept the fact of their pro- posed trip profound secret in order to avoid an ovation.
 The Knights of Honor will hold a meet ing the first Tuesday night in January for the purpose of installing the newly elected officers. A number of the grand officers will be present and banquet has been arranged at Trehern's cafe after the business is disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

didate for the office It is currently ru- mored that J. N. c. Brown, who was for q number of years county treasurer. will announce his candidacy for the office of judge of probate within the next few days.
 Judge E. j. Murphy who was for many years a member of the board of county commissioners. has anonuneed himself as a candidate for commissioner of the first district in opposition to N. E. Stewart, the present incumbent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts In Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 3l. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville Write for booklet entitled Winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation detailed information. etc. apply passenger office Morris hotei building. Telephone 6l7.
 J. c. LUSK. 11-36-tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Trading Stamp, Concern Falls.

Huntsville, December 1G.-(Special. )- After operating in Huntsville for year. the Hume Merchants Trading stamp company has quit and its establishment was closed yesterday The merchants handling the stamps made an agreement among themselves to buy no more They say the stamps have cut down their pro- fits and added nothing to their volume of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Stringer Hangs Today.

Tickets have been issued to the hanging of John Stringer. which will take place in the court yard of the county jail this morning between II and P o'clock
 Everything is in readiness for the exc cution, the scaffoid being already erected and the ropes having been stretched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Woman Attacked by Negro.

Montgomery, December 1G-Monday night near Fleta, Ala. Mrs. s. J. Tarver was attacked at her home by a negro. The womans skull was fractured by d blow from a club, but she Is still alive. Posses of enraged citizens are in search of her assaiiant. Robbery was the sup posed object of the attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Honored Citizen Dead.

Demopolis December i6.-(specia1)-F. Williams. aged S9 years. died here last night. Mir. Williams has resided in this city since 1865 and was veteran of the civil and Mexican wars. He was en- gagged in the saddlery business mp to the time of his death He leaves three daugh- ters and one grandson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Pythian Meeting Tonight.

Ruhama Lodge No. 93, Knights of Py- thias, will hold its regular meeting to- night at 7.SO o'clock. There will be bus mess of special importance besides the nomination of officers for the ensuing term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
For Stomach. Liver and BoweIs.

Laxo Pills are mild. gentle and reli- able laxative. designed to promote the healthy and normal action of the stom- ach. liver and bowels and to correct habtual constipation. Druggists. 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
BESSEMER ELKS
 ID GIVE MINSTREL
Entertainment for Charity
 Promises to Be Excellent
CLERKS ARE STILL OUT
Labor Leaders Have Been Working All Day and Prospects Seem Bright for ... Amcabc Settlement.
 Bazaar a Success.

Bessemer, December 6-(Special. 1.-The jolly Elks will give their annual min strel for charity's saket tomorrow nigh at Library hall.
 All the arrangements have been perfect ed for the presentation of the show which promises to eclipse all former efforts.
 At its first appearance last year such a large crowd was turned away that the show had to be repeated the next night. The following is the programme:
 Part First-Interlocuter Dr. George D. Waller.
 l. Opening. Tn the Evening of the Moonlight" Chorus.
 ?. Ballard, The Green Kentucky Pas tures"-George D. Houston.
 3. Coon song, Stay in Your Own Back Yard"-IIenry c. Brown.
 l. Baritone solo. Could I But Tell You'-William G. Phillips.
 5. Coon song, "Deed I Do'-Arta E. Capps.
 6. Ballard. Under the Southern Skies"
 Finale. "The coon'-Mr. Brown and chorus.
 Part second.
 1. Charles E. Dlmeyer, the lighting board artist.
 ,. Bonnet Patton Parsons in the howl Ing Iafce w nat NeNt
 8 In buck and wing dance-Nr Par sons
 1. "A Night of Mystery"- Brown. Arat F. Capps, John D. Morgan, A. D. Brown
 }. Kern Smith will relate "The Tale of the Hat"
 6. George w. Bennett in burlesque magic will expose several of his tricks, watch him.
 The shodownoranh or enrnino axante a pantonimic vision of Bessemer public hospital in 1904-Mr. Waller, Mr Patton. MT. Stevenson, MT. Bancroft, MT Smith and MT. Bennett.
 The minstrel is under the following man. agement: w. J. Parkes, director and stage manager. Henry C. Brown. assist ant manager and electrician; T. Reed Fulton, treasurer and ticket agent; Miss Pitcher. musical director; D. Lacy Ed mundson. chief usher