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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27
DRUSILLA'S GARDEN.
By TEMPLE Ballet.

Copyright, 1908, by T. c. Mcclure:)
- HE garden was really only a box on the frees
But there pansies in it in the spring,
later tiny blooned. Then
anums held full sway until winter. when Dru-
sila took the box in the house and raised few
pale vioets
Every morning Druslla picked withered blossoms
and the evening she watered the plants for Drusia
busy all day polishing filing the nails of the patrons of
the manicure establishment in which she worked.
When typewriter first placed the window OF the
big office opposite of the tenement which
Drusia lived and dark young seated himself in
front Of it, the girl watched the installation the
But when the young looked smiled, Dru-
slla stepped her threshold the with
"Impertinence!" CALCULATED in the dmness Of her
room but her lips smiled in to the look that the
young had given
But the blossoms cried water presently
silia's
over the pansies The hands young remained
suspended the keys Then walked to the
window but Druslla picked off dried leaves
brought infnitesmal watering pot cool
picture in her white shirtwast little Whit damp
blew across, cooling the heated atmosphere.
The evening hour grew important one to Dru-
slla for she arrived home young
until up nights finish certain
that trailed over the iron steps Of
the the further young
way. She hummed little tunes that caused
the complete cessation of the cckery click
machine opposite.
But still she kept her eyes herself for Drusia had
full sense Of her dignity working woman There were
certain conventions that dispensed with in her
circle, and one Of these formal introduction
rs he two
girls arranged their little trays and shining
struments and the pink powder creams But I amt
goin to let him think I'm easy
With which rather nelegant summing up of the case
Drusilfa showed that she true conquerer men,
So for weeks Juliet balcony remained cold
while Romeo at the typewriter He threw
small balls OF paper in among pansies and Dr,snla
brushed them into little dustpan,
had picked them carefully read
fervd messages
"You pansy blossom" There's only one girl in
the world for me-
Only however, did an exchange
civities
On a certain damp morning the young coughed
That night he coughed again. Drusa worried Finally
retired into When she
appeared she had bottle in She set it on the fire.
shelf SIN huge letters label was the adno
milton:
For Coughs Take Spears Specific"
Then before the young nod enthusiastic re-
with her suggested remedy
The next morning similar Bottle the Young
mans desk land he took conspcuousl close
to the window while he measured it into spoon.
But the cough continued, the Drusia wrote
a slip of paper: #@sz@...s
shut your window zsss
The young clicked something rapidly on his ma
chine and planted his reply carefully ledge:
Il would rather de- ssssS szs-s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27
ONLY ANsAcoUAINTANcE.
Washington Post

-. 4 -
Did ever laugh at funeral? said Senator Adrich
acquaintance minister opening
address absent minded He got in the pulpit began
speak, then hesated He had forgotten
the
I" Our deceased Observation-Disclosures sister
said then spoke with feeling
virtues the deceased calling always
Finally, pausng moment, heard him aged
who sat close by in loud whisper:
8 g The corpse, which is it, brother a sister,?
1.-THE deacon old and He an-
Neither. Only acquaintance
Here Senator Aldrch ended II laughed"
ECONOMY SPRING. -
Brooklyn Eagle
Well dear" said. the economical young husband
joyousy, another expense. We can
lay by 80 cents each day.
you DEAR good boy! How you
Why instead Of going to lunch just up and down
the tronged street for half hour II
Weir"
We'll time me sol
dust that glass OF water is all want.
NOT IN THE HOUSE,
Philadelphia Press. 49ss1s /
ESaller--That's nice smoking Jacket got
Henpeck-Not at ALL This is my house coat.
Kaler-Well that's the same thing
Henpeck-IIuh you don't my wife. have to pu
on my oyercoat when want to sn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27
ANNEXATION CONTEMPLATED.
Philadelphia Ledger.

"Bele to have made another conquest"
Eyes; this time think contempIates annexation
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27

evidently know much about the horses good
and bad qualities than do I did not cash bet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27

Copyright, 1903 by T. c. McClure.)
HE garden really only box the frees
cape. But there panses in it in the spring,
and later tiny rosebush blooned. Then ger
aniums held full sway until winter. when Dru-
silla took the box in the house and raised few
pale violets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
BAY ANNETTE.
Masons and Knights of Pythias Elect
 offlcers-Lodges Booming.

Bay Minette, June 24.-(Special.)- )-At the last meeting of Bay Minette Masonic lodge, No. 49S the following officers were elected: Dr. J. c. Mcleod, W. NJ; W. D.. Stapleton, S. w.; Charles Hall, J. Wi; O.. E. McNillan, treasurer; D. c. Byrne. secretary; J. N. Standard, s. D.; w. J. Cromartie, J. D.; w. A. Johnson tyler; J. c. Eubanks. chaplain; w. M. Burns and T. B. Robinson, stewards.
 Cecil lodge, K. of P, of Bay Minette. met in regular convention and after working in the ranks of page and esquire, elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Dr. J. c. Mcleod, chancellor commander; c. L. Lambert. vice chancellor: w. R. White. prelate; w. J. Cromartie, master of work; w. D. Stapleton, master of exchequer; D. C.. Byrne, K of R. and S. and master of finance; Frank D. Cheffer, master at arms; S. Martin, inner guard; Frank s. Stine outer guard.
 These officers will be publicly installed by Lodge Deputy Grand Chancellor J. NJ. Armstrong at the court house on Tuesday night, July ', when it is the intention of the lodge to have one or more speakers on Pythianism. This lodge is in a fine financial and fraternal condition. There are four candidates already on the road. while three new applications were sent in last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
SURVEY COMPLETED.
Engineer Mathews Makes His Report
 on Seaboard Extension.

Ashville, June 5.-(Special. )-MaJor Frank Matthews, engineer in charge of the corps of surveyors who have been making the preliminary survey of the proposed Odenville- -Gadsden extension of the Seaboard Air Line, extending from Odenville in this county to Gadsden via Ashville, has made his report on the pro- posed line and submitted profile and map of same and today was instructed to re- port for duty at Cedartown, Ga. The Ma jor, with his entire crew will leave this place tomorrow morning for Cedartown.
 1t Is understod here that the line as sur veyed by Major Mathews will make a most practicable route and one that can be built at comparatively small expense. It is about ten miles longer than the pro- posed line from Gadsden to Lock Three but can be built at very little more ex- pense; besides 1t would open up a most beautiful and fertile section of the coun- try; one not only rich in the fertility of it's soil but abounding in wealth of min erals, especially brown and red Iron ore and limestone. These minerals are to be found in abundance all along the pro- posed line through this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
JUDGE WHATLEY
 IS STILL MISSING
BIG SENSATION HAS DEVELOPED AT ASHLAND AND EXAMINER sEDBERRY IS CONTINUING HIS INSPECTION.

Ashland, June 25.-(special.)- .)-It was learned yesterday that the unconditional resignation of Probate Judge M. W. Whatley had been or would be forwarded at once to Governor JellSs. His resigna- ton was filed first to take effect August 1.
 It cannot be learned whether Judge Whatley left this unconditional resigna- ton in the hands of his friends to be sent to the governor provided matters got too warm, or whether he was still in this county awaiting developments and on Tuesday, 1t becoming generally believed that warrants were about to be gotten out, he then decided to take the latter step. Judge Whatley is still absent from his office and his whereabouts are un- known
 Examiner sedberry is still at work look ing into the affairs of his office, and es- peclally the matter of pensions. MT. Sed- berry says he is going to spare no time or effort to go to the bottom of the whole matter. It is stated that the probate judge has in many cases, where the parties have bt1A AGetA AOA lNO oi AAlt Ot 91aAhs CiAODA9SN the names of the parties on the warrants, In some instances by signing the names of the parties in full and in other by mark MT. Sedberry says the sum of money involved as now apparently in sight will amount to about $1,500, and just what 1t will go to cannot be estimated as the in- vestigation has just begun.
 The matter has created quite sensa- tion both here and all over the county. It has been the talk on the streets since it became known that the judge was not likely to be found In his office soon. Just what the general condition of his of flee Is cannot be learned until his suc- cessor goes in and then 1t will take some time to check 1t up.
 Judge Whatley comes from one of tho best families in the county, and while the feeling is bitter against him. In some quarters yet words of sympathy and regret are heard on all sides for his family and relatives, many of whom are quite prominent in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
VERY LOW RATES

To Boston, Mass, and Return via
 Southern Railway.
 Account National Educational Associa- ton meeting the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Boston, Msss., July 2, 8. and at rate of one first class fare plus g. Tickets limited to July 12, 1903 By depositing tickets and paying fee of fifty cents extension of final limit may be obtained until September l, 1903 Rate from Birmingham. $Ss45.
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information. apply at passenger office, Morris Hotel building. telephone 617. J. c. Lusk, District Passenger Agent. 6-T-to-7-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
DEGREES CONFERRED.
Spring Hill College 5estows Honorary
 Degrees and Diplomas.

Mobile, June 25.-(Speciai.) .)-The com mencement exercises of Springhill college yesterday were characterized by two un- usual performances-the conferring of the degree of doctor of divinity upon the Rev. D. Savage of Montgomery; the de- gree of doctor of music upon Prof. A. J.. Staub of the conservatory or music of Stuttgart, Wortemburg; the degree of doctor of fine arts upon Prof. P. c. Bou- dousquie, A M, United States government engineer. These are all unusual, and this college is one of the very few in the Uni- ted States with the right to give degrees in theology. The candidates for other de- grees were:
 A. M.-Emile II. Keynes. Jr., A. B.; James J. Martin, A. B.
 A. B.-John A. Boudousquie, James C.. Casserly, Alfred H. Hymel, Ferdinand l.. Larue, Julius c. Meininger, Maximin D. Touart, Doming J. Villami, Emilio b. villami, William H. villami. Joseph M. Walsh.
 B. S.-Vernon c. Becker. Joseph H. Duchamp, P. Leo Kearns, Thomas IT. McHatton, Raoul Reynauc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
DEAL IS CLOSED.
Florence Will Have a Negro College
 Established In Short Time.

Florence, June 25-(Special)-A deal which has been pending for some time between the citizens of Florence, under the lead of Mayor E. A. Walker, and the American Missionary association, for the establishment of a negro school in this city was consummated today, and work on the structure will begin not later than July 1.
 A lot has been purchased for the site in the western part of the city upon which a handsome brick veneered build ing will be erected at a cost of noS less than $5000. At least six teachers will be employed and the directors expect to have the building ready to open school in the fall. .,4 s44g
 There will be a small monthly charge, but tuition will be practically free.
 The American Missionary association Is maintaining a splendid negro school at Talladega, the Fiske university at Nashville, the Straight university at New Orleans, and other schools.
 The citizens of Florence contributed s350 towards the purchase of the site, which cost $650.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
TAX LANDS SOLD.
One Hundred and Twenty-two Deeds
 Registered In Court.

Huntsville, June Especial )-One hundred and twenty-two deeds to as many tracts of lands in all sections of Madison county have been executed to Garrett Ellison of Kansas by State Audi tor Sowell. The instruments were received by the Probate court for record yester- day evening and 1t makes the largest number ever before received in day.
 Ellison and associates have purchased all the lands that the state had taken pos session of through the operation of the tax laws. The lands sold in many places as cheap as 15 cents per acre. The pur- chasers, 1t is believed, have scheme to colonize their property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
BESSEMER.
Miss Florence Hunnicutt Married to J.
 ". EIIis-other News Notes.

Bessemer, June 25.-(Special) )-Miss Florence Hunnicutt and J. W. Ellis of Pratt City were happily married last night at the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs J. T. Hunnlcutt. the Rev. w. W. Faust of Ensley offciat- ing. A number of guests from Pratt City and Birmingham attended the marriage.
 MT. and Mrs. Ellis went to Pratt City last night where they will reside.
 The concert to be given tomorrow night at the library under the auspices of St. Agnes guild and for the benefit of Trinity church, promises to be an artistic and financial success. A large number of tickets have been sold.
 The Rifles will meet tonight, and If the attendance justifies will take definite action on the resignation of Captain G. c. Willis, tended Tuesday night.
 The semi-annual election of officers for Linton and Myrtle lodges Knights of Pythias. is set for tonight.
 The dance which was to have been given one night this week has been postponed until Monday night.
 One of the most interesting baseball games of the season took place on the local diamond yesterday between picked Bessemer nine and the Eagles" of Bir- mingham. It resulted in a score of 8 to 2 in favor of Bessemer. The feature of the game was the fine work done by the pitcher for the Eagles
 The examination of teachers which has been in progress for three days was finished yesterday The following took the examination. and it is understood that all will pass: Misses Carmelite Pitcher, Laura Jones, Emma B. Cowan, Pearl Keith, Moss Keith, Lucy Reynolds, Ma tura Benton, Pearl Burgin, May Huey, Varnia Newton, and Messrs. T. F. Good wyn of Montgomery and Paul Keith of Woodstock. Also D. w. Parker, Emma Oliver and Laura Miarte, colored. The examinating board consisting of Prof. J. M Dill, W. H. H. Judson and James Trotter, expressed themselves as well pleased Besides the large corps of teach CTS to be elected an assistant to Professor Dill will also be selected.
 The present session of the Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
AN AGED LADY DIES.
Was Member of One Church Sixty
 Years and Saw Four Generations.

Covin, June 25.-(Special )-Mrs. Elender J. Guln. widow of Bartley J. Guln, died at the residence of her son, P. C. Guln, in Covin, last Sunday. She was a mem Der of the Millport Baptist church for sixty years, and was s1 years old at the time of her death Mrs Guin lived to see the fourth generation of her descendants, numbering in all several hundred and scattered over four states. The interment took place in the Lofts cemetery in La- mar county. An unusually large crowd at tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

City court will end June 3O There is lit- tie on the docket from now until that time.
 Mrs. T. P. Walton and Miss E. E. Young of the Talladega Female college are in the city the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Craig.
 S. F. Jones leaves tomorrow for South Carolina, where he will join Mrs. Jones, who is visiting relatives in Greenville
 Mrs. w. H. Phillips left today for Clanton where she was called by the ill., ness of a friend.
 Capt. G. c. Willis will remove shortly to Ensley to reside. having accepted a position there.
 Miss Bessie Dexter of Birmingham is spending several days with Mrs. George IT. Stevenson.
 Miss Bessie Spencer Is the guest for 8 few days of her sister, Mrs. T. Y. Huff man at Jonesboro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Married in VIrolnla.

Richmond, Va, June 24.-(Special.)-G. R. Williams of Talladega and Miss Kath- erine Baird of Manchester were married at Meade Memorial church in that city tonight at g o'clock. The wedding was one of the most brilliant of this month of fair brides. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev Benjamin Dennis, rector of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
SCOTTSBORO.
News of a Murder Is Recelved--other
 News of Interest.

Scottsboro, June 25.-(Special)- )-Word has just been received in Scottsboro of the killing of Humphrey Posey near Har- mony, this county, by his brother, Cap tain Posey Both parties are residents of Jackson county. Particulars leading to the murder have not been learned owing to the isolation of the place.
 Alex Hippo and Miss Mary Payne, daughter of H. c. Payne of this place, were married Sunday at the residence of the brides parents.
 Sheriff D. o. Austin left for Tuscaloosa yesterday with Mrs. Rosa Hackworth of near Stevenson. She will be placed in the asylum for the insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Night Run Suspended.

Huntsville, June A.-(Special.)-The scarcity and high price of cotton has caused the management of the Lowe cot ton mill to announce a suspension of the night run beginning June 27. The mill has been operated twenty-four hours day for the past seven months. and there was a gratifying profit in the business un- til cotton went up. The suspension will throw seventy-hye people out of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
CONTRACT MADE.
Miners Sign Agreement With the
 MontevaIIo Coal Company.

Aldrich, June 25.-(Specia1.)-Th miners and mine laborers employed by the Mon tevallo Coal and Transportation company at Aldrich, today, entered into a contract with the company for year from July 1, 1903, to July 1, 1904 The terms were $1 per ton for lump coal, 100 pounds of screening allowed and paid for in each ton; 9-hour day for all inside labor and other concessions in regard to black smthing and price of mine supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
FOR SALE.

Business property is scarce. We have one of the best cor ners in the city for sale at a real sacrifice. This is no fake. We have exclusive handling. Call for particu- lars. w. B. Leody & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

A terrific storm swept over yerbena and parts of Elmore county Tuesday, but no loss of life is reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

An athletic club has been organized at Gadsden.
 Huntsville will vote August 24 on a s40.- 900 bond issue.
 A paper roofing plant will shortly be erected at Ensley.
 Pell City is making preparations to give big barbecue on the Fourth of July 
 The Desoto Gold Mining company has purchased the Harrison place adjoining it's mines.
 Beginning Sunday, all the barber shops of Mobile will be required to close their doors on the Sabbath
 A terrific storm swept over verbena and parts of Elmore county Tuesday, but no loss of life is reported.
 One farmer in Madison county sold Ss5O worth of strawberries from an acre of land. That beats cotton.
 Jack Eatman. the negro who killed his wife near Millport last Saturday, has been captured and is lodged in jail at Vernon.
 The negroes of Anniston are boycotting the electric car lines until the order sepa- rating white and colored passengers Is reseinded.
 The Eufaula cotton mills have closed down for the summer on account of the unsettled condition of the market and the scarcity of cotton
 photographic copy of a life-sized bust painting of the gallant Pelham has been presented to the department of archives and history in Montgomery.
 hobo" horseshoer who had been working in Mobile for several days left has fallen heir to a legacy of s50,0OO left him by an uncle.
 The old flag used during the civil war by the Perote Guards has been discovered in the museum of the Wisconsin Histori- cal society at Madison. It had been lost since April 1s 1862. a period of forty-one years and two months.
 The conference of the National Colored Emigration and Commercial association, WliiSh SVhNShSu III NioHtsohHcly AuSSudy' will make an effort to raise S1O0,0O0 with which to buy a ship for transporting negroes to Liberia.
 William J. Stegall white man, was struck over the head with bucket by a Fayetteville negress and instantly killed. Stegall attempted to collect rent from the woman, who was occupying one of his houses, and threatened to put her out
 George Phillips and Jerry Blevins, who took part in a duel on the Summerfield road near Selma last Friday, were tried before Judge Gayle in Selma, and Phil lips, the aggressor, was fined s150. Blew ins, who was slightly wounded, was re- leased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

Jack Eatman. the negro who killed his wife near Millport last Saturday, has been captured and is lodged in jail at Vernon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

One farmer In Madison county sold s35O worth of strawberries from an acre of land. That beats cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

The negroes of Anniston are boycottlng the electric car lines until the order sepa- rating white and colored passengers Is rescinded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

Beginning Sunday, all the barber shops of Mobile will be required to close their doors on the Sabbath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
DRS. DOzIER & CO, PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND Ex.
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

The Eufaula cotton mills have closed down for the summer on account of the unsettled condition of the market and the scarcity of cotton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

The Desoto Gold Mining company has purchased the Harrison place adjoining its mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
WARM SPRINGS. GA.

In Pine mountains. 1900 feet above sea. Finest bathing in America; no mosqui- toes; no malaria. Warm sulphur and magnesia waters; cures dyspepsia, rheumatism, insomnia and nervous dis eases. First-class hotel with modern con veniences and moderate rates. Summer excursion rates by Southern railway and Central of Georgia; also weekend round- trip tickets $596 on train leaving Bir- mingham D. m. Saturdays, arriving Warm Springs 1O;35 D. m. Write for book let with full particulars.
 CHARLES L. DAVIS, Proprietor.
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