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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08
Observations of Peggy.

Solomon said: with All thy getting,
get gold, but in this day OF ours when
Progress IS The watchword OF all classes.
with ali our progression we are miss
Ing much that is good, and losing IL In
our onward rush.
The question IS where it pays 10 drop
the old and the tried to take 40 with
the new and untried.
am thinking now of the attitude Of
many OF our young people. which the
modern slang word fresh character
ICES very we'll Cheeky. one would have
called it few years ago, impairment
further back still, but fresh" VIII do
very well
The young person Of today is suffer
ing severely from enlargement OF the
Uranium. though he knows it not and
the pity OF 1t is he has infected his
sister also.
The attitude of most young people TO
whom the term well-bred does not aD-
Ply to their elders IS cSoloraDle. BE
Ing so filed with the Progress idea, they
assume evidently that anyone who hap
pens 10 have been born some few years
nervfously IS little less than ~ a state
Of darkness. and on the slightest provo
cation our youngster exhibits his as
surned and presumed superiority
An instance of this occurred not long
ago: 4 young man, who IS now one OF
yVashington's clever lawyers, ATTENDED
the theater one evening with a late ran
road rnagnate. a man who. though loFeu
and honored in the community. yet nav
Ing risen from the ranks, running froIn
fireman up. was often patronized by the
Younger crowd. who had little knoWI-
edge OF his vast fund Of general infor-
nation and liberal education.
This young man. before the curtain
went up. undertook 10 tell his com
panion who were present In the audi
ence. particularly going into the ms
tory and attachments OF a certain cele-
brated authoress occupying one OF the
boxes. Being conversant with the sub
secr ne warmed 10 II. unconsciously
glorving FL the fact that he was inn
,sartinp information. the elder man
Quietly said. Yes. the lady in question
IS my cousin
was in shop yesterday where two
girls (enployes OF the establishments
came through one OF the departments
arm in arm. An elderly man, one OF
the employees also. said as they passed
Ia Il kindly llAlL4tGA- I'll 4-s IL - fselilt7L
The rules for you to so through the
store arm IN arm any more" One Of
the girls tossed her head, ana looking
back said: Perhaps you would like as
10 take your arm" The man merely
shrugged his shoulders and walked
away.
Time would fail me 10 tell all the in
stances ] see on my way about town
each day, put as l said before, there
Is a certain indefinite quality lacking IN
the youth Of the present day; the bloom
seems 20 have faded, and genuine cour-
tesv and gentleness is Lacking. Time
was when we were taught 20 honor our
fathers and mothers, and that honor and
respect included all who We're older but
The veriest child Of today calls It's
aunt and uncle by their Christian
names. and rarely knows what respect
Is. But the pity OF f., friends
is our progress worth II ail2
PEGGY QUINCY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

All solid gold chains in 14-kt gold at discount Of
IS per cent.
Cuff buttons and studs thousands Of different styles
to select from, at the discount Of 35 per cent
All cut glass at discount Of 35 per cent.
All clocks at the same discount.
Umbrellas and canes at the discount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

Every Diamond Ring IN the stock
Will be sold at a discount Of 30 per
cent.
All Plain Gold Wedding Rings
at a discount Of 80 per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08
APRICOT PUDDING.

Place ia buttered mold a layer Of
sponge cake, then a layer OF stewed
aDricots, and 50 on alternately, till the
dish IS full. Beat up two eSgs in a
pint ana half OF milk, pour slowly
over the pudding. Steam for an hour
and p half. Serve with wine sauce
poured around. and garuish with
blanched almonds stuck over the pud-
ding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

On all quadruple plated ware, the most impor
tan special of which that famous Colonial tea set
consisting Of five pieces, the regular price of which
elsewhere is $1,000, and plain figure 60 on
priceis $780, will be sold special at ~IO.UU
discount Of 35 per cent will be made on all
quadrupe plated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

All Boys Watches IN solid gold
and silver at IA discount of % per
cent from regular prices.
All Signet and Set Rings at a
discount Of 30 per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

Hempe . fabrics, uneven in texture and
OF a weave resembling needlework
stitch. are especially consistent and ont
of the ordinary window hangings for an
arts and crafts room.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08
MOCK CPAB.

Take any required quantity OF good.
mellow cheese. pound Is well in a NOR
tar. Incorporating made mustard. salad
oil. vinegar, cayenne pepper. and salt
sufficient to season and render IL about
the consistency OF the cream Of q crab.
add and mix VIII hall plat or more OF
picked shrimps, and serve in a crab
Of lemon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
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WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS
Complete External and Internal Treatment
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Tn the treatment of torturing. disfg- uring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimply. blotchy and scrofulous humors of the skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair, Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills have been wonderfully successful. Even the most obstinate of constitutional hu- mors, such as bad blood, scrofula, in- herited and contagious humors, with loss of hair, glandular swellings, ulcer ous patches in the throat and month, sore eyes, copper-coloured blotches. as well as boils, carbuncles, scurvy. stiles, ulcers and sores arising from an impure condition of the blood, yield to the Cuticura Treatment, when all other remedies fall.
 And greater still, if possible, is the wonderful record of cures of torturing, dishgurlng humors among infants and children. The suffering which Cutlcura Remedies have alleviated among the young, and the comfort they have af- forded worn-out and worried parents, have led to their adoption In countless homes as priceless curatives for the skin and blood. Infantile and birth hu- mors, milk crust, scaled head, eczema, rashes and every form of itching, scaly, pimply skin and scalp humors, with loss of hair, of infancy and childhood, are speedily, permanently and economically cured when all other remedies suitable for children, and even the best phy- sicians, fail.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
PURCHASED
 FOR HIGH SCHOOL ARRIVE

add to the collection by the time the high school building is ready for occupancy.
 David Roberts has offered superintend- ent Phillips a fine collection of fossils, col lected in Europe and America. These fos- sils have been obtained and classified by eminent specialists.
 Mac sloss turned over to Dr. Phillips yesterday a valuable collection Of min erals gathered in all parts of the world.
 Dr. Phillips said yesterday: The con- tributions 10 the high school museum are thoroughly appreciated. A fund is being raised for the purpose of adding to the museum. This fund has been started by MT. Munger's offer of $500.
 ''The great interest which our citizens are taking in the collections is very en- couraging. The donors to the museum become in reality teachers of youth and their generosity and public spirit are therefore far reaching for good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

The figures were taken from the report of Clark Miller, secretary of the South ern League. The report shows that Tam sett of Birmingham was second in the league in the matter of base stealing. Duffy was third and Billy Smith was sixth. The number of stolen bases ot the various Birmingham players was as fol- lows:
 Tamsett, 65; Duffy. 5e; Smith. 30; Ward, 5; Vaughan, A. Minahan. 6; Lynch, 4s; o'Brien, Ss; matthews. 25; Millerick. i5; Streit, 8; Reagan, l.
 The annual meeting of the Southern Association of Baseball clubs, which was called for Thursday and was postponed, will be held tomorro. W in Memphis. At the meeting officers for the ensuing year are to be elected, a salary limit decided upon. and other routine business trans acted.
 New Orleans will make a fight to in- crease the salary limit from 5000 to S225o per month. and Newt Fisher of Nashville, Abner Powell of Atlanta and other moguls, probably, will fight the proposition. Fisher always opposes an increase in the salary limit.
 F. G. Sheppard will represent the Bir- mingham Baseball association at the an- nual meeting in Memphis. Manager liar " Vaughan may come down from Cin- cincinnati to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
WANTED TO FIGHT.
Court Ready to Adjourn, But One Law
 yer Not Willing.

Two prominent young attorneys of Birmingham became involved in Q warm discussion yesterday afternoon in the inferior court of Birmingham over a case on trial.
 The discussion became so warm that an invitation was extended by one to the other to appear out in the hall instanter for the purpose of having that part of his head where his eyes, nose and mouth are located slapped.
 The invitation was declined.
 Now, if you gentlemen will hesi- tate just a moment" said Judge H. B.. Abernathy, during the turmoil, q will adjourn court long enough for you all to pull off this little affair. But you can't fight and try a case at the same time."
 The attorneys apologized to the court and proceeded with their suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
TOWERS TO LEAVE
 THE POSTOFFICE
HE RESIGNS THE OFFICE OF As- slsTANT POSTMASTER TO GO
 INTO PRIVATE BUslNEss-J. T.. BLAKEMoRE MAY SUCCEED HIM

John Towers. the assistant postmaster in Birmingham, yesterday resigned the position he has held continuously since 1897.
 His resignation will take effect Decem- Der s1.
 In the meantime MT. Towers will have 9 brief leave of absence; vacation which, in the judgment of persons who know the value of his work, believe he is entitled to enjoy. MT Towers will probably be succeeded in the office of assistant postmaster by J. T. Blakemoore of Birmingham, a for mer school teacher and the republican candidate for congress in this district last November
 MT. Blakemoore, who was near Moplie yesterday was telegraphed by republican leaders to come at once to Birmingham. He is expected to arrive here this morn ing.
 The appointment of MT. Towers suc- cessor was the subject of interesting comment in republican circles yesterday afternoon
 pr. Hughes, the postmaster, upon whom devolves the responsibility of making the appointment, declined to state who Is his choice for the position. Inasmuch as the assistant postmaster is regarded as his chief confidential man, Dr. Hughes will be given a free rein in making the selec- tion.
 It Is probable that as soon as MT. Blakemore returns this morning to Bir- mingham he will confer with the post master, and If they can reach a mutual agreement MT. Blakemore will receive the appointment
 Though Dr. Hughes had nothing to say regarding MT. Towers successor, he spoke freely of MT. Towers resignation.
 Several times in the last twelve months" said pr. Hughes, MT. Towers has spoken to me regarding his inten- tion to resign the office of assistant post master Six weeks ago he requested leave of absence. beginning January l, 1905. I am glad to state that the rela- tions between MT. Towers and myself nave peen' ana are ho"' as pie"S"ii' 'D they could possibly be. Like all his other friends I wish for him happiness and prosperity in whatever work he may undertake"
 Mir. Towers, commenting on his resig- nation, said:
 "It is unnecessary to make an extended statement. It Is sufficient to say that l have resigned the office of assistant post master in order that I may engage in private business. I have contemplated taking this step for more than year. That is all.'
 The salary of the assistant postmaster of Birmingham is $1700
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

The Birmingham high school museum is to be a great feature of the new high school building.
 The collection of rare birds stuffed and mounted. purchased at the worlds fair and donated by George Griffin to the high school as the foundation of museum, has been received by Superintendent J. H. Phillips. and is stored temporarily in the city hall. where 1t will remain until the new high school building is finished
 Another valuable purchase made by pr. Phillips at St. Louis came yesterday. It is a collection of butterflies and other insects donated to the high school mus cum by John L. Parker, an amateur specialist in entomology. This donation includes an elegant mahogany case, fifteen feet in length. The butterflies are beau tifully mounted. Mir Parker has the col lection at his house, and he intends to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
TIE CORPORATIONS
 BID FOR CONNECTS
Board of Revenue Open Bids
 But Postpone Action
PLANS BEFORE THE BOARD
Proposition to Work Some of the Con- vIcts On the County Roads-Ten- nessee Go. and Sloss-Sheffield
 Go. Submit Bids.

The Jefferson county Board of Revenue yesterday received bids for the hire or county convicts for next year. The bids were opened in public session, and after considering the matter for several hours the board decided to postpone action until day later.
 Two bids for the lease of the county convicts were received. One was from the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company and the second from the sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company.
 while we cannot give out the figures contained in the bids, which were sealed, 1 can tell you that a much better offer was made for the lease of the convicts than we have heretofore received,' said President John T. Reed, when asked with reference to the matter.
 No Conclusion Reached.
 we considered the two propositions from the big corporations at length, but of course could not reach any conclusion in so short timA We will take the matter under full consideration, and will probably reach conclusion within the next week or ten days. Our present con tracts for the lease of the county con- vlets do not expire until December Sl and this gives us ample time to carefully consider the matter.
 There was a full attendance of the Board of Revenue yesterday when the two bids were opened. President Reed presided, Hugh McGeever, Job Going, C. K. Dickey and Captain H. W. Crook be- Ing the other members present at the meeting. John G. Bradley, clerk of the criminal court. was also present wher the bids were opened. The bids were in duplicate form.
 Three Propositions.
 Before taking any action in the prem. ises, the Board of Revenue has three propositions to consider, to-wit:
 First-To work the county convicts 1T the mines on the same basis as the plar of the state of Alabama.
 second-To use part of the convicts al the year round for the purpose of build ling and maintaining county roads.
 Third-To lease all of the convicts tC the two mining companies bidding fol their services.
 While having the matter under discus sion, an adjournment was taken yester day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock until th morning at o'clock, upon motion of MT McGeever, seconded by Captain Crook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
WALKING BLIND TIGER.
Sam Austin Up Before Judge Feagln
 and Commissioner Birch.

Because he violated the Sunday excise law, Sam Austin, negro, was fined S5O in the police court yesterday morning by Judge Feagin.
 Sam produced a s1OO bill and paid the fine.
 As he was walking out of the court room he was arrested by deputy United States marshal on the ground that Sam had been retailing liquor without h- cense
 When searched Austin had hidden In his clothes five bottles of whisky.
 "You're what call walking blind tiger" said the deputy
 commissloner Birch bound Sam over to await the action of the federal grand fury. Ball of s200 was furnished by Aus tin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
HOLIDAY BUSINESS.
Retail Stores Will Remain Open Until
 10 p. M. Next Week.


 The retail stores 0. Birmingham will remain open until 10 o'clock every night next week, on account of the holiday business. Some of the stores adapted the 10 o'clock closing rule commencing last night, but not many.
 All the merchants report that tho holiday business is increasing in all lines, and they expect to do the largest business in the history of the city during the coming week. The big rush will begin early tomorrow after noon and night.
 The miners will receive their semi monthly pay tomorrow and number will come to Birmingham to make Christmas purchases. It will be pay day at other large plants in the dis trict and the merchants will reap the benefit therefrom, 1t is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
BATTERY couRTMARTIAL.
Being Manifested in Coming
 Trials of National Guardsmen.

A great deal of interest is being manifested in the eourtmartial of ten or fifteen members Of the Brandon Light Artillery which will be held in the national guard armory at the city hall on the night of December 20 This will probably be the largest company courtmartial ever held in Birmingham.
 The trials will be held behind closed doors, and the young national guards men will be brought before the mill tary tribunal one at a time. Capt. Ed ward B. Smith, commander of the bat tery, will say how the defendants are to be called for trial He will be the prosecuting attorney, and the next off oer in command who is present will , constitute the court.
 This will probably be First Lieut.. J. Quincy Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
PANDORA TEMPLE.
Officers for the Ensuing Year Elected ae Eight Candidates Initiated.

Zamora Temple Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, met Wednesday night and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 N. l.. Mewhinney, potentate. W. M. Ranson, chief rabban. M. T. stradford, assistant rabban. w. s. Scott, high priest and prophet. D. J. Fox, oriental guide.
 Henry B. Gray, treasurer.
 Charles J. Geohegan, recorder. Eugene Fies, first ceremonial master. F. B. Keiser, director.
 Drs. M. A. Copeland and E. M. Prince surgeons
 Lew Lazarus, captain of the guard. H. M. Austin, outer guard.
 Eight candidates were conducted over the burning sands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
ST. ANDREW BROTHERHOOD.
Annual Meeting Will Be Held Tonight.
 Officers Will Be Elected.

The local assembly of |fhe Brother hood of St. Andrew, including the members of the different chapters in the Birmingham district, will hold it's annual meeting this evening at the Church of the Advent.
 The new work planned for the en- suing year will be discussed, with the suggestions made by Hubert Carleton, general secretary of the Brotherhood in the United States, who recently wis tied the chapters in this district.
 The annual election of officers will also be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
XMAS DECORATIONS.

For decorating the Xmas Tree" use the latest electri- cal effects. Do away with the dangerous old-tlme can- dies. Put in your order now. Would appreciate your visit to our display rooms.
 B'haM R. ], l.. 6 F. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
SOUTHERN LEAGUE TEAMS.
Birmingham Led Last Season In Mat
 ter of Base Stealing.

Birmingham last season lead all other baseball teams in the Southern League in the matter of base stealing. New Orleans was second, "A bases behind Blr- mingham, and Nashville was third with 22 less stclen tases than New Orleans
 Birmingham stole 3S3 bases during the year, while New Orleans was able to pilfer only 259. Nashville was guilty of larceny 237 times.
 The following table will show the num- Der of bases stolen by the various
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
oWENToN DEFEATS FIFTH AVE. Good Game of Football Played Yester.
 day.

The Owenton college third team defeat ed the Fifth avenue team on the owenton grounds yesterday by the score of 15 to 0. All the Owenton boys played good ball, but the line bucking of Jackson and the tacking of King were the features. Bag ley made two runs of 75 and 65 yards re- spectively.
 The same teams will play next Wednes- day on the Owenton grounds. and it prom ises to be a good game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Two Grand Larceny Cases.

Frank Young and Henry Freeman were bound over by Judge Feagin on charges of grand larceny to await the action of the grand jury. Young's bond was fixed at $50, Freeman's at $2OO Both men were sent to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Weather Conditions.

Weatner conditions.
 Birmingham, Thursday, December 15. The rain storm has continued it's south eastward movement and is now off the east coast of Florida. It caused rain in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and rain or snow in east Tennessee Virginia and the Carolinas. At a. m. snow was fall ing at Knoxville, Tenn, and Norfolk. Wa. Snow is also reported from scat tered points in the north and northwest Cold weather still continues over the greater portion of the country. It is freezing at all points east of the Rockies except in Florida, Alabama and the southern portions of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia and the Carolinas.
 Weathos Report.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending 2 a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

oaEN 10 PER CENT OFF
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 15-Foreeast for Alabama Fair and warmer Friday, fresh south winds; Saturday increasing cloud fneaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
GOOD CLOTHING

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 at reasonable prices. Cot ten, Odum & Bowers, 1912 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-08-05
DAGGER WITH A HISTORY,
Was Presented to One Alphonse Kara
by an Unfriendly Woman
I'm the Back.

Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, was
a collector Of Indian relics, and took
great interest, also, in autographs, coins
and stamps. Often, though, he ridi-
culed, good naturally, collectors hob
bies, says the New York Tribune.
He was showing a reporter his Indian
robes one day. The young man took
up a curious antique dagger that lay
on a buhl table.
"This dagger must be very DID," he
said. HAS it history?"
1T has indeed" said Senator Quay.
1T is the dagger that Macbeth thought
he saw. A descendant of Macbeth gave
it to me in Scotland several years age"
Senator Quay smiled. There is only
one dagger would trade this for, and
that is a dagger that used to hang on
the we'll in Alphonse Karr's study" he
said. -
'Karr, in one of his stories, had poked
q good deal of fun at a woman named
Celet. Nine. Colet, enraged at being
made butt of, stabbed Karr. He, on
his recovery, hung the dagger she had
stabbed him with above his desk, with
this inscription beneath 1t: '=~p. =
Presented to Alphonse Karr-by
Nine. Colet-in the back"