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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Ball Pitching Machine.

From the New York Herald
 Remarkably ingenious is the mechanical baseball pitcher patented by Charles Ed wards, a Brooklyn man. It is a machine that throws balls at suitable intervals, in succession, to a batsman who takes his place at the proper distance away.
 Special arrangements are embodied in the device which enable it to deliver the balls at the height desired by the batter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Host River"

Southern Indiana. Orleans county, along the banks of the Lost river, is the picturesque locality chosen by Joseph Arthur for Lost River" An acqueduct is being built over Lost river. The hero is Bob Blessing, a young New York con tractor. who has that work In charge. He falls in love with Ora, rural beauty who lives near Lost river The daughter of his partner who Is wealthy, is in love with Bob and plots to. effacc the little Hoosier but finds a strength and courage equal to her own in little Ora. When Blessings life is in danger, Ora rides swiftly on her wheel and shoots the vile lain just as he is about to stab Blessing. Several. other incidents in which the hero and heroine are prominent, produce dramatic climaxes followed by series of pastoral scenes. Lost River" will be the attraction at the Jefferson theater next Wednesday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Wonders.
From Life.

T IUIII IlIIt. |
 A wagon loaded with hard coal came up the street. The excitement was in- tense.
 Suddenly a trolley car stopped and let get off
 Many pinched themselves to see if they were awake
 In the midst of it all. the policeman whose duty it was to be there was there, and treated everybody courteously
 Persons with weak hearts began to fall dead.
 But now an automobile going eighty miles an hour. tore through a dense mass ot people. Wonders had ceased the spell was broken; the world wagged on in the old way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01

Birmingham is again to see the drama tization of Miss Mary Johnston Aud rey," and with the New York production and incomparable cast headed by Eleanor Robson in the title role-an actress, by the way, whom not a few members of the New York press. believe to be the coming great American actress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
At the SMeatxes
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Monday, and Tuesday matinee and night-"Are You a Mason7" "Wednesday matinee and night Lost River"
 Thursday matinee and nisht-"The Four Cohans."
 AT THE BIJoU. The Bijou Musical Comedy Com pany in "A Texas Steer" all week, with matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
will keep me long enough to pay you

will keep me long enough to pay you back
 Maid Marion" is a worthy sequel to Robin Hood," written especially for the Bostonians by De KoVen and smith From Merrie England to the land qf the Crusade, changing from the rustic costume of the forest to the glittering armor of the Knights of the Cross, are the contrasts that make the opera one Of the most delightful of the season.
 In the production of Sweet Clover, the refined comedy drama which will soon be presented in this city, the management has provided every accessory in the way of scenery. costumes and appointments that will thoroughly enhance the beauty and atmosphere of the play. As the story Is one of rural and city life, and of such construction that 1t neeessitates a lifelike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Vote for Eugene Fies for Police Commissioner.

Sure profit in Oak Crest lots. Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Co, ll3 2lst Street.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-12-18
GAS PRESSURE
HAS DEVEL OPED
In the Top Of the Stray Sand Of Wen
at sslem.News from Other
OH Fields.


On si'c cast side Of the Folsom di<trict.
the South Penn OIL s,oaspany's No. q on
the 9. W. Taakington farm i producing
20 barrels a day. and f. $. Eastons No.
! en- !. Rogers l00-barrels u das.
In The nortl, end of the Folsom dis4rict,
thc South Penn OH company has drilled
it, No. on the Mary Bonnet farm into
the stray 20 feet and has not found the
pay.
In the same district, No. 3 wesley
Robinson is drilling on top Of the Cor.
don, but is not deep enough for xie
pay. South of the Showalter producer,
in the Pine Grove extension, the South
Penn Is drilling in the top Of TIN Cor
don ut its test well on the Peter white
farm. i'71F8
On the west side of the extension. the
same company has drilled IN its No. o
on the Ida I.emastcrs farm and has shut
down to move hack the boiler. No. on
the Dulaney & Clark farm Is drilling in
the top of the stray.
In the Salem district, talis county. the
South Penn has drilled its best wcll on
the John Irons farm into the stray and
has shut down to move back THE boiler
A strong ;.as pressure was developed in
the top of the stray.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-12-18
MAMIE ARTHuRS
KILLS HERSELF
In n Pittsburg House by the Poison
Route.-Lived at Salem, This

II have taken poison WINS the an
nouIscemesIt made by Anna Thomas, aged
20, an inmate of SEP Third avenue, to
other women in the house, says Wednes-
days pittsburg Dispatch. A physician
was summoned, but the girl was beyond
aid. She was taken to the homeopathic
hospital, where she died in . few min
utes. She had taken carboiic acid
She had been drinking for day or two
and Yesterday attelnocn announced that
she would end her life. she had lived ut
52s Third avenue for more than year.
Her name was Mamie Arshuzs, and her
home IN Salem, w. Va. The body was
taken TO the morgue, where an autopsy
disclosed that her physical condition svas
bad and that she would mot have lived
hong in any event.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-12-18
PERSONALS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
+. S. Smith. Of Olive, was in tAe city
Thursday.
+. NJ. Robilson was here Thursday
from Handicapped
Squire james ~ Phnt is hero today
from Katylicls.
|. J. NJ. Garrett was a business Wis
| itor here from Aiarshviiie Tuesday.
Captain Guinn Winters member of the
county court, arrived here from his homie
near Lightbun % act in his Official "a
parity.
Miss Catherine Easton, boolSkceper for
de Hester rewing company, returned
hast evening from pleasant visit with
friends at Pickens, w. Va.
II Original Allegrette box candy. Swa-
gsr,s. - ecl5.6td&wlt
Charles S. Criss. of Jarvisvillc, was In
Ne city fuesday hooking afber the bank
rnpt naaers Of Claude w. Day, former
merchant at that place. He viii complete
the. auction OF the store goods next Sat
urday.
W. Scott Gamer came over from st.
Afaryis and spent Sunday with his wife
and little daughter. Crystal, who are Wis.
iting their sister, Mrs. Pariey vincent
Thorn.
schrafts box candy at swager's.
decl5-0td&wlt
DIR. w. f. Stathers has rerurred from
Wheeling. whore ne spent week CON
ferring with Ohio county politicians rel
alive to state politics.
Hiram M,lnday, a West Milford, was q
visitor here Monday.
Squire James Humgordner was a city
visitor Monday from Salem.
Mrs. G. o. Rollins, who has been
patient at the kcssler hospital, was dis
charged from that institution Monday
morning.
Large collection of bath robes and
smoking Jackets. at the Clarksburg Tail
oring Co.'S. Suitable for Christmas gifts
declltf
]. E. swiscr, OF wilsOa,burg. Is a bus.
mess visitor here today.
Jesse Hagerty was m the city Thurs
day on business.
L. w. rafam, of Kanawlsa, Is in the
city.
J. F. Watson, of Fairmout, is in the
city attending to business
E. G. oJhnson, Of Buckllanncu. :
city visitor.
An endless variety of Lowney's can
dies at swager's, 1923 Pike street:
+ decl5-6tdSwdt
Hon. J. A. Finly. of CoshoCton, Ohio
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-12-18
MAY BE
SQUEEZED
william Lemon Arrested azd jailed t.
Await Trial ON Charges of Stealing
Groceries from B. & o. Laborers.

william b. Lemon. a laborer, Is a
prisoner IN the county Jail awaiting trial
before Magistrate Riley on the charge Of
stealing number Of packages Of gro
ceries from the B. & o.. laborers' CAM,
near this city. The warrant WAS sworn
out BY George w. Eclcles, tie gang boss.
Constable W. Guy Merritt arrested Le-
mon at Grafton Wednesday evening and
brought his to CIarscsbufe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Women Well Groomed.

Women of to-day are particularly
well groomed. They see that their hair
is kept in excellent condition and their
nails are beautifully manicured; they
indulge in facial massage and buy
creams and lotions galore to preserve
what good looks they have, but there
is scarcely one who considers her eX-
preston sufficiently to keep her mouth
pretty. It is the mouth which tells
the tale of a fretful and irritable dis
position. This is the feature which
acts as a give-away when a woman
wishes to appear what she is not. Just
notice the mouths Of women whom you
pass on the street or in car. Hard
ly one is sweet and pleasant and smil-
ing, if the woman is by herself and
not talking. There is scarcely one
who does not have dropping corners
or a pouting expression that is I'M
lovely or that does not show irritable
lines to prove that is owner is not
quite happy. A small fortune may be
spent in cosmetics and messages, but
If my ladye' does not watch her
mouth and keep it sweet her money is
wasted, for she cannot be pretty or
considered good looking. Then, again,
a perpetually smiling woman is an Of
Tense against taste Richard Harding
Davis wrote something about what a
tiresome creature she was, but hap
py-looking, well-groomed woman, with
a sweet, expressive mouth, is the love
Hest thing in the world, and there are
mighty few of them.-Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Valuable Cleaning Mixture.

Those who have found gasoline I'M
satisfactory for cleaning purposes will
not be disappointed in the following
mixture: One pint gasoline, two table
spoonfuls alcohol, two tablespoonfuls
ammonia. For cleaning black dress
goods to be washed, take each piece on
a fiat surface, as of a table or ironing
board, placed where the light is good,
and after thoroughly brushing with
whisk broom, scrape each spot with a
knife, then brush, then scrape again,
finishing by rubbing well with a piece
of black flannel or, better, with a wool
stocking. You will be surprised to find
that many spots can be entirely re-
moved in this way. Gather in the
hand all the soiled places that remain
and dip them in the fluid Then pre-
pare a warm suds, wash the goods
wiring lightly, rinse in warm water
drain on the line while the irons are
heating, iron on wrong side while en-
tirely damp--using if possible flannel
tronin~ cloth. This fluid may be used
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Automatic Swiss Restaurants.

Automatic bars have become so sue
cessful IN Switzerland that a company
has been formed to supply the Swiss
and they visitors with electric auto
matte restaurants, where, as if by
magic, meals ranging from the mod
est chop and chips to the elaborate
six-cour9e table d'hote will be served
by electricity to all Corners. The only
thing necessary is to take your seat,
glance over the bill of fare, place your
money IN the right slot, and the ma
chinery does the rest. Prices will be
strictly moderate, and a dainty din
ner will only cost about two shillings.
London Express.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
READING THE BIBLE.
Some Facts that Occur to Few Per.
sons in These Days.

"Did YOU ever figure out how long
it would take you to read the Bible?
asked an observant man. well, you
would be surprised to know in what
n short space Of time you could finish
the last chapter Of the Holy Bible. OF
course. there are different ways or
reading. There are men and women
who read without knowing anything
about what they read. They are the
class of persons who never get last
ing impressions from the book. Ihey
NAV pick out one or two chapters, but
whom if comes to the various phases
of the story they do not remember 1t.
This is due largely to sort OF uncon-
scious bias which the reader shows for
one character or another, or to an alb
normal sympathy for some of the 81
lent actors in the plot. But there are
persons. on the other hand, who read
critically, and who can talk about the
book they have read when they come
to Law it aside. Readers of this latter
kind will be considered in the calcula-
ton which follows:
"There are in the Old and New
Testaments combined a total Of six
ty-six books, containing 1,189 chap
ters. 31.173 verses, and total Of 49,,
692 words, approximately. The Old
Testament contains thirty-nine books,
929 chapters, 23,214 verses, and ap-
proximately 592,239 words, while in
the new Testament there are twenty
seven books, 260 chapters, 1853
verses, and 1S1, 253 words, approx
mately Adding these together, we get
the total given. How long will it take
person to read the Old Testament,
with it's 592,239 words, or the 1928
words Of the New Testament? And
how long to read the 1852 words of
both? 4 man can read understanding
ly 100 words every minute. By hurry
ing, a man can read 100 words, or
probably more. 1 will assume that a
man can read critically-that is, care
fully and understandingly-at least
sixty words a minute. That is slow
reading, being only $500 words an
hour. Suppose a man should devote a
day to the Bible?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26

who finally enriched her. He was a
lonely old fellow of "A, without chick
or child Of his own to frolic with. Lit
tIe Miss Lofts and he took a fancy TO
each other, became good friends, ana
at his death Port showed how dear his
little playmate had become to him by
making her his sole heir.
Port himself was born in the slums
and began work at tender age. When
he was q he had saved little money
and engaged in business in a small
way as a manufacturer Of bedsteads.
He prospered greatly, but long before
he became a millionaire his wife died.
From that time he seemed to live only
to make money. Even after he became
wealthy he lived in a plain manner
and in an unpretentious house in the
working district Of the city. A couple
Of years ago the Lofts family moved
into the house adjoining that occupied
by the millionaire The little girl and
the hard-headed man Of wealth imme-
diately became great friends. He called
uCE Ills lille 1dy VI Oul1oAAAAS' NeAA>~
whenever he could he had her by his
side. And so when he died he left her
his large fortune.
Jane does not come into her COM
plete legacy until she is p, when it is
calculated her capital will have in
creased to about $3,7OO,OOO. She now,
however, is to have $1,000 year,
which will be increased in 1905 to
$4,000.
Should Jane grow up with her ideas
unchanged she will be worthy Of the
fortune Her thoughts to-day are of
the poor and the sick ia hospitals, to
the latter of whom she is in the habit
almost daily Of carrying flowers. May
hap tile millions acquired by Port
through years Of struggle and too
great devotion to money-making may
be spent in bringing cheer and com
fort to suffering lives and hearts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
a Canny Housewife.

~
Make special provision for the al
Ways-borrowing and never-returnlng'
neighbor. Keep a scent scrubbing
brush handy, and your good brush no
where in sight Having learned from
experience that borrowed napkins new
er come home, loan the ragged ones
nicely ironed, so the holes do not snow
when folded, OF buy new, cheap set,
and always keep them ready. she
can't object to them SO long as they
are new, and you will soon save thelr
price by not having your best ones lost
or used as jelly strainers. (NelghDols
sometimes do these things.) A cracked
lamp chimney is just as good TO loah'
and will probably come home In as
good condition as would any other. IL
you have an old carpet stretcher that
you never think of using, don't throw
it away; it will be convenient for the
Gladly next door" in the spring ana
autumn. Give one Of the boys the tack
hammer to keep, then when it is asked
for Of course you do not know where
it is. (Caution-Be sure to keep the
boy where you can easily find him
when you want to use the hammer)
Postage stamps may be kept in a tin
box on the back porch, and you may
conscientiously say: II don't believe
there's a stamp i'll the house" Flbs
are not to be encouraged, but it often
does require considerable planning,
scheming and strategy to keep ones
private belongings, from tooth brush
to fur coat, and the family property,
from the cork screw to the baby, any
where near home.-WOman's Home
COMPANION.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Five CaDitalS.

Here is a common geography mis-
take corrected:
"The educators Of the Indian Terri
tory SHOULD endeavor to educate the
various school book publishing COM
panies in regard to the capitals Of the
Indian country" recently said Tams
Bixby, chairman Of the Dawes Com
mission. Every geography published
has Tahlequah as the capital Of the
Indian Territory. The maps of the
Territory in these biographies show
scarcely any other towns. But Table
quah il always played up in heavy
black lntters, with the star represent
ing the capital. 1t is about time that
authors Of biographies knew some
thing oi the geography of the Indian
country and the educators here ought
to draw their attention to the inaccu-
racies CT the textbooks on geography"
AS a matter of fact, the Indian Ter
ritory hes no capital, as it is not a reg
ularly organized territory. It is sim
ply the Indian Territory.
The seat Of government is Musko-
gee. Each Of the five civilized tribes,
however, has a capital Tahlequah is
the capital of the Cherokee nation,
OkmulGee of the Greek nation, Tisho-
mingo of the Chickasaw nation, We
woka Of the Seminole nation. and
Tuskahoma of the Choctaw nation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Eating Fruit.

Plenty of fruit in it's season, eaten
while it is ripe and fresh, is no doubt
an excellent thing for the health and
promotive of good digestion, healthy
liver and pure blood. But our hy-
gienic friends, especially if they are
of vegetarian sympathies, are some
times likely to become little cranky"
on this subject and to carry the advo-
cacy Of fruit-eating to an extreme.
Judgment is needed in eating fruit as
in other things, and selection should
be made to suit the individual and his
present condition. Fruit of any kind
may easily be eaten to excess, the
fruit enthusiasts to the contrary not
withstanding. Much is said about the
benefit of eating fruit in the morning
or before breakfast. But many per-
sons cannot eat fruit before breakfast
with good results, and many do not
relish it in the morning at all. Others
do not like to take 1t at meals. Such
ought not to force their taste and con-
vert fruit into a diStaSteful medicine.
The appetite is, generally speaking, the
best guide as to what fruit should be
eaten, when, and how much, in case
the person is in ordinary health. If
he is not, he should, of course, get his
physicians opinion on the subject.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Badness.

The best means to prevent this is
to strengthen the hair, and this can
easily be accomplished by frequent
cutting, and the use Of salt and water
and vaseline. Has one ever noticed
what bushy hair seafaring men have?
Does one ever see a bald sailor? 1t is
because their hair is in constant con-
tact with the invigorating salt air, and
is often wet with salt water. A good
tonic of salt water should contain a
teaspoonful of salt to a tumbler OF
water, and should be applied to the
hair two or three times a week The
effect at the end Of month will be
Satisfa Glory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26

eat this rate he would read 1885,
900 words in thirty days, or in a
months time. At this rate he would
read the Old Testament in less than
six months, and he could finish the
New Testament in less than two
months. The whole Bible could be
read in less than eight months by de-
voting simply one hour to it each day
Yet there are few persons outside Of
students who claim to have read the
Bible from lid to lid. Which argues
that the age Is strangely perverse."-
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Unanimous for Good Roads.

The progress that is DelnS MADE by
the good roads movement is indicated
by the action of State Legislatures and
conventions in favor of road improve
ment. The action of the recent Re-
publican State convention in Ohio in
unanimously adopting a strong good
roads plank indicates the force and
popularity which this movement has
acquired in the North. This is the first
time such a stand has been taken by
Ohio Republicans since the birth Of
the party.
Chas. F. Saylor, special agent Of the
government for the investigation of the
sugar industry, who has Travelled
through nearly all the Northern and
Western States in the prosecution Of
his work, recently expressed the re-
suits of his observations as follows:
probably no other subject of inter
est to the rural population is receiving
more attention throughout the nation
than that Of road Improvement. One
Of the fundamental needs Of society is
ready means Of communication. The
experiment stations Of the country are
now engaged in experimental work and
actual demonstration with a view to
stimulating the public mind and pro-
noting the best and cheapest systems
Of good building with local ma
terial, State Legislatures are enacetng
better laws, and in some cases the
principle of State aid has been adopt
ed. The federal government has es-
tablished an Office Of Public Road In
quiries in the Department Of Agric'll-
ture. Literature has been prepared
and distributed for the education OF
the people on this subject.
There is nothing that will work so
effectually for good roads as necessity,
"thc another of invention" When
beet-sugar factory is established farm
ers at once discover the necessity of
good roads. Agitation begins, public
meetings are held, and every public
highway becomes the object OF solici-
tous attention. 1t is found that the
farmer requires at least four horses,
and must deliver from two and a half
to four tons of beets per load if he is
to accomplish the best results In the
saving of time and expense. Neigh
bors talk over road Improvement and
the idea becomes infectious. pub
lie meeting is called, public roads are
discussed, and an organization is eff
fected which goes to work for the i'm
provement of the roads. Among the
interesting features Of my work Of
promoting the progress of beet-sugar
industry is attendance at these local
meetings, at which roads and other
subjects pertinent to the needs OF these
beet-growing districts are considered,
Permanent road building is one of the
most important matters commonly dis
cussed."
Reports from all sections indicate
that the question Of road Improvement
is one Of the most popular subjects Of
discussion in farmers meetings of ell
kinds. and State and National aid a.e
being generally endorsed. The farm
ers are beginning to see that they have
not received their share Of attention
from the national government, and TO
demand substantial recognition in tire
wav of federal aid and cooperation In
the Improvement of the rural high
WAYS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26

MRS. A. HOPE' WHO mas just IUTN-
ed q, is the daughter of Charles Ii.
Sheldon, lessee and manager of Car
negie Hall, New York, and sister Of
Suzanne Sheldon, the actress. Her
brothers have been famous Yale ath-
letes.
Mrs. Hawkins is a beautiful blonde
with Titan red hair and a superb fig
ure. Her early life was spent in Rut-
land, VT, where she was born. She is
an accomplished musician and is fond
of outdoor sports. Anthony Hope is
tall, slender and quite bald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-26
Drunkares in PENNSYLVANIA.

A new law Of Pennsylvania author
ICES a court to commit a person adj
dicted habitually to the use Of intoXi-
eating drinks or drugs to hospital or
asylum for one year or less on petition
of two relatives or friends of the af-
f1icted person. Payment must be made
or security given to the authorities for
the cost of his board, care and treat
,nent