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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

knew him the moment he spoke.
didn't /. John2 And so old Rocky
Woods has turned out the great firm
Of James Blake & Company want
70 congratulate both Of ye. Are ye
all through work? Let's go somewhere
where we al have somethin In honor
Of this mee-mentons occasion. Come
on, boys. it's my treat"
Many thanks for your Invitation.
Sam. and I'd like to accept It. but it's
hardly safe said John. "In a few
weeks | hope 10 enjoy your hospital
lily and TO extend mine. but until that
time am John Burtonf and you don't
know me. SIT down, sam, we wish
10 discuss a business matter. or per,
haps more accurately speaking. a
political one. jim. send one OF the
clerks out Tor a magnum. and we'll
drink Sans health here. I'm stiii an
exile, Sam. Until an hour ago jim
was the only man In New York who
waa acquainted with me. But I'm
Ming away prison bars. and you can
help me, Sam"
= can help your echoed Sam. you
just cali on me fer anything except
murder-an' / might manage that
Blake had been s,uEularly quiet
but be Joined IN the laugh which FOB
lowed. aud left the room % order the
proposed refreshment
Jim Amt lookin' weil. said Sam,
Eympatheticnlly Looks sorter peaked
ike, don't you think so. gohnf"
Il noticed that this morning and
fold him so John replied. "He has
been under a severe strain for weeks
and possibly the change OF climate
doesn't agree with him. I'm going 70
send him into the country for a few
days. He IL entitled 10 q rest. and
there's no reason why be shouldn't
have a. Jim and I have been through
many hard fought engagements 70.
gother, but az last a decisive victory
ls In sight. DO you know Arthur Nor
ris9" he asked abruptly.
"You bet | do; but he don't know
me except IS Alderman Samuel l.
Rounds. Why dye ask. John3"
Blake returned and took a seat near
Sam.
"Our firm Is interested IN the ordi.
nanees submitted 70 your Board. by
the terms OF which new and amended
franchises r proposed for the Cos.
mopolitan Improvement Company" be-
gan John. Il have studied the record
Bf the proceedings, and md that you
spoke and voted against these bills
originally proposed and passed.
Do you mind telling me. Sam, what
you know OF this matterf Can you do
% without violating your tustf"
-Y0u bet ! can; an I know a lot"
declared Sam. y was comm over 70
Ell jim. anyhow, an ] reckon know
THAT you are after. There's no use OF
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22


John Burt had seated himself a. his
desk. which ne vas putting In order.
Surprised at Sans positive state-
ment ha turned quickly. lie saw
Biske standing by the door. a
shaft Of sunlight fell full on his face.
His hand was on the knob, and he
stood m~otioniess as II riveted TO the
floor. There was that In his expires
sion and attitude which challenged
John Burf's attention.
Students OF psycholol Ical phencm-
a may offer an explanation OK the
inpalpable Impression received By
John Burt in that moment. His was
the dominating mind; Blake's the sub
iectiye. By that mysterious telepathy
which moeks analysis and scorns de-
scription a message passed q John
Burt He yet lacked the cipher TO
translate II. It dotted no definite
warning and sounded none but a
vague suspicion. but the vibration.
though faint, was d~iscordant.
John Burt glanced at Blake and
turned 70 Sam.
You surely are mistaken, Sam" he
said. Miss Garden Is abroad and
win not sail for New York for several
days"
rs that SOC Sam ran bis fingers
through his red balr and looked pun
xied. That's mighty curious. I've
got an eye like a hawk. an I'd a
sworn II was her. I met her c or
twice when she was here before, an
thought sure It was her I saw yester-
day. Must be wong. though. Guess
I'D better begin wearin' glasses. So
ye ainx seen her yet John? III bet
she'll be plumb glad tew meet you.
We was talkin' erbout ye the last time
I saw her, That's two years ago. She
hadn't forgot ye. John"
Blake closed the door and Sam
turned at the click Of the latch.
why. here's JIM Well, well. WELT
Here we are all together. Thought 4
wouldn't know John, didn't yer l.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22


am an advocate Of domestic tranquil.
ny. like a man who has home sleR
| shall do well by you. You deserve
mor than $50 a Week. I will promote
you. You shall have $40 a week. with
the prospect Of $50 the first Of next
year
Swallow and spiikington almost
tainted. When they came 10 swallow
asked;
SAY. Spike, were you married at
lunch time. yesterday"
"No." said splkgr Hadn't thought
Of q then. Little girl just came n
to spend the day, You pat the notion
into our heads. Congratulations. y0a
know. and gossip and dishes Of rice
and wedding cake. Seemed like the
real lhing. Little EiFi awsully nice.
Known her long time Like each 9th.
er tremendously Why uotf' says l.
Why notr says she, Let's, says l.
Let's, says she So we did. All due
20 you, Thanks awfully,"
Good Lord" naid swallow.
Good Lordi" said Spilkington.
Swallow addressed Mr. Wilson tim.
idly -sir, said he. fare there any
more Jobs Of the same kind where
this came FROM
mo" uaid Wilson. no moro pro.
motions in sight Even II @ two
fellows should get married now,
you'd have TO peg along on the as
basis"
Forty dollars, you know" unused
spikeFs malieiously. 4and the little
girls old man was 40 delighted he
planked down $1,000 cash as a we'd.
ding present"
Good Lord" said Swallow and
spiidugton again-New York Press.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

affair. but Il was swell enough and
solemn enough Just the same. Go and
tell the rest'of the girls the old chap
Is married. I'm make him feel good
for you to take some notice Of him.
Della told the other girls. the other
girls told the proprietor. the proprietor
told the patrons and the patrons told
each other. It was an exciting time.
Everybody looked. everybody talked
"See the bride and bridegroom"
they said. Don't they look nicer"
But Spiker and Miss Honeygarde
did not look nice. They were too red
for that They heard. they saw. they
blushed. they felt very uncomfortable.
Also. they looked very silly: neyerthe.
less. they talked earnestly. swallow
and SpilkiDgton tried to make out
what they said. but they could hear
nothing. However, they found out all
about that the next day. Early Tues.
day spIker engaged Mr.. Wilson In an
animated conversation.
"slr.~ said he. 4 want my SEQ q
week"
Married. asked Wilson.
Eyes. STR"
''when9"
Yesterday"
Good. said Wilson. Il am glad. |
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

The family had added a bull terrier
to It's stock Of pets. The first day
after his arrival the new member
ended the career OF q pet cat lie was
forgiven. however, and that night
there was a discussion over a anne
for dog, ~six-yearsold Pauline listened
TO several suggestions, aud then said.
grayeiy "Id call him Care. ! think.
You know grandma says. Care killed
a cat
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

INih HtofN mas tffefhi mQINia. Al
so II has three heroes. a heroine, an
eccentric philanthropist and a
| OF supernumeraries Of too little Inn
p~ortanee. 30 Tar as this incluent Is
concerned. 70 be mentioned by name.
The heroes are Mr.. Swallow. Mr.
spilkington n Mr.. spiker; the hero
inc is. or was. Miss Honeygarde; the
eccentric phiianthropist is Mr.. Wilson.
So much for the Introduction; o for
the story:
swallow. Spilkington and spiker
work for Mr.. Wilson. On the 4th day
OF January last the three young men
held an important interview with their
employer.
what do you want7" said Wilson
to Swallow.
"a raise. said Swallow.
and your" to Splkington.
"A raise"
~And ycugr to splker.
"A raise"
Cant have It. said Wilson. you
get SIS a week now"
4 know that. said swallow. "but
that amt enough. We are worth more
han that. We want $50"
TOO much. said Wilson. "sun. 1
do not wish TO discourage you. Yon
are worthy young men. n I like you
| do not wish to leave you without
hope. ] viii increase yuur salary on
one condition. II you will get mar.
ried I viii pay you $50 a week"
Swallow. spnkington n spIker
turned pale.
"Marriedg" they sald. This IL very
sudden. W. must have time TO think"
They retired into an adjoining room
and thought. After due elaboration
they reported their decision.
"Sir. said they. I'VE refuse 20 &C.
cept prosperity on such onerous
terms twenty-five dollars a week.
according 10 q calculation. will 40
further for than $50 for two. We
prefer positive 10 potential evils. We
win not get married"
Then swallow. spElkington and
hSplker went back TO their desks aud
continued 10 work for s25 a week. al.
ways bearing la mind the opportunity
Tor advancement should they care 20
purchase promotion az such a cost.
swallow. spllkington and Spiker
are good friends. Usually they lunch
together. Last Monday that amieable
arrangement would have been salts
factory 10 Swallow and s~pflkington.
but when they got ready 70 leave the
ONCE and looked aroHnd Tor Spiker
they found that he had already gone.
They saw him az the restaurant but
they did not Join him. splkcr was not
alone. Miss honeygarde art opposite.
Afiss Honeygarde beamed upon spiker
and spnser beamed upon her. They
were happy swallow and spiiking.
ton were not Happy. they were en-.
yioua.
"UngrRteful dog said Swallow. so
that's why he left uH7 He has treat
cd US most shabby. But ven get
even. Wen have revenge"
Ha called the waitress.
Della" be said. "do you 10 our
friend over therog Well. he haa de-
serted rs. He's married"
"Marrtedl" cried Della. "suFe2"
Sure" said swallow. Married
last night, Ny friend aud I were az
the wedding Weren't go. Dickg"
"uh-huh, said spilsiHEton.
"You don't say, said Della. WAS
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22
Pocahnntas, 49,

In oommemoraiion Of the indian
Princess Poeahontas. who died a,
Grayesend. England, when about 10
sail home TO Virginia with her hus.
band in i6is. ST. Georges church. IN
Mapping. Is to have a pulpit made
from the wood brought from Virginia
P~ocahontas is buried In the ehanccf Of
St Georges church.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for Children,
used By Mother Gray, q Nurse ia Chiidreu's
Home, New York, cure hnmnlcr Complaint,
feverishness, Headache stomach Troubles,
Tepthing Disorders and Destroy Worms Al
all Druggists. &c Sample mailed FREE.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22
cHApTER XIV.
on Thin ice,

Blake found a ready xcu to call
on Gen. Garden. The pronounced ac-
tlyity IN J. a o. served as a pretext
for an evening visit 70 the Bishop resi-
dence. Blake was greeted By the old
banker With dignined cordially and
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

an sufe ftaa's C4fN Tor C9usumrsiua saved
my ufe mFer yrsFs ans-NHs THas Usnnfsa
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

People would meet with ieWer 6laap
pointmeuts V they didnt expect NOR,
than they deserve
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

Bone arltera any they don't keep
nenanca starch. This a because they
have = stock on hand 81 other brands
containing only ~ on IN q packnNe.
which they wont he able 20 sell first.
because Defiance contains 10 ca. for
the same money.
10 you want 10 cs. instead Of ~ o..
for same money! Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

The Who II well preserved
realizes thar seltposscasion Is The nraI
Law u nature
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

Il a church %weddIngY hope 80. I
40 love church weddings. They are
% swell and Al nwfuny solemn.
mo. said swallow, this vas not q
church wedding, Il was iust a home
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

Tho laal0H thnt has boon done On
a bicycle Is the record Of 81 feet 4
second.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

True chrlstinnity needs no presa
agent
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-22

Good. said Wilson. 4 an Flad. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
MISS M'kNIGHT WEDS
 MIR. THOMAS A. HAMILTON.

Miss Jennie Lyall Mcknight was quiet ly married to MT Thomas A. Hamilton, Jr, of St. Louis, yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse by the Rev. Dr. J. w stagg
 The wedding will be of unusual social interest, as both MT. Hamilton and his bride are so well known in Birmingham society.
 Miss Mcknight is a young woman of unusual beauty and charm and is an artist of decided talent.
 MT. Hamilton is thu only son of Col and Mrs. Thomas A. Hamilton of Bir- mingham, and is closely united to some of the most prominent and distinguished families in the eouth. He was reared in Birmingham, but has resided in St. Louis for several years and he will take his bride there in a few days.
 At present MT. and Mrs. Hamilton are at home at the residence of the bride groom's parents, 1129 South Twelfth street.
 None of Miss McKnlght's friends knew of her wedding last night until MT. Ham, ilton telephoned several of his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14

ihe interior is artistically decorated the "alis Of the drawing room' the horafy anu the hall rich in their dark coiorlhgs ana the dining room having it's tapestries I representing an English hunting scene. ne entire house Is charming
 Mrs. Whatley received in handsome afternoon toilette in white, with a touch of pale blue.
 Miss Mccullough, who is perfectly charming girl, wore white net over SIX, the stock of light blue being embroidered lh steel sequirns
 Assisting the hostess were Mrs. De- bardeleben, Mrs. Smalen, Mrs. Il. K. White, Mrs. Corinne Futile and Mrs Will son Northington. A delicious and elabor- ate hot luncheon was served about o'clock.
 The bag Idea made the details distinct lVe' The score cards were attached to small ring bags of chamois skin, through which red ribbon was drawn.
 The first prize, a slipper bag in red velvet was won by Miss Bertha Eatherly, the lone hand prize, an opera bag of velvet, being won by Miss Annie Reid, and the consolation, drawn from beauti- full baas of red crepe paper, lined with delicate yellow and tied with red ribbons. was won by Miss Susie McLester. It was an exquisite pearl pin.
 Miss Mccullough was presented with a monogram hat pin.
 The guests were Miss DeBardeleben, Miss Anderson, Miss Coughlon, Miss Sa- die Elliott, Miss Bessie Jemison, Miss Florence McCrossin, Miss Bowling, Miss Eatherly, Miss Clifford, Miss Cherry, Miss Jelks, Miss Weatherly. Miss Lillie Dren- nen, Miss Lucile Lane, Hiss Kate Birch, Miss Alice Graham. Miss Susie McLester, Miss Annie Reid, Miss Carrie Cobbs, Miss Millie Rabb, Miss Annie Walker, Miss Annie Earle, Miss Bailey, Miss Louise Frierson, Miss Caroline Chisholm, Miss Emmie Barnett, Miss Bessie LeGrande Miss Tillah Connor, Miss Grant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
CARDS AT THE CLUB.

The card party at the Southern club last evening was brilliant occasion. More than one hundred guests were present and the charming social success of the evening, so largely due to the wife of the president, Mrs James Wealth erly and to Mrs. Leedy, the wife of the vice president, indicates the pleasure in store for society at the informal club events to follow through the season.
 The prizes included for the married women silver bon bon dish; for the married men a handsome pair of cuff buttons, and for the young ladies a string of gold beads; and for the unmarried men a pearl scarf pin.
 buffet luncheon with punch and coffee was served during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
NOTES ANp PERSONALS.

The Hedonian club issued invitations yesterday for a dance on Monday eve ming December PC, at g o'clock at the Allen school.
 Among the handsomest of visiting young ladies is Miss Conner of Flor ence, the guest of Mrs. smallen. She was greatly admired yesterday at lun- cheon and wore toilette of white, with a white picture hat.
 Miss Grant of Richmond, Va. the guest | of Mrs. W. E. Leake, is one of the bril- liant beauties of the season. At a card party and luncheon yesterday she wore a blue and pink gown, her hat being fin ished with mink scarf.
 Miss Bowling, the guest of Miss Me Crossin, is one of the most beautiful girls at many of the seasons events. The date of Miss Virgil Terry's euchre complimentary to Miss Pearl Shannon has been changed from the 27th to the S1st of December.
 Miss Isabel Caldwell entertained in- formally at dinner In compliment to Miss Bailey, the guest of MT. and Mrs. Henry Hunter Mayberry.
 Miss Marie Hudgins has returned from Atlanta, where she was the guest of Mrs. Frank Inman.
 Miss Jessie Stockdale of Atlanta, who has been the guest of Miss Leedy has re- turned.
 There will be A meeting Thursday morning at 10 o'clock of the Ladies' Aux Hilary of the Y. M. c. A. to complete ar engagements for the formal opening of the gymnasium on the evening of Decem- her 3B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
MRS. wHArLEY ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. George Whatley's card party yes- terday afternoon to Miss Bessie McCul- tough. the guest of Miss DeBardeleben, was a beautiful occasion, assembling a charming party of young women.
 Mrs. Whatleys house on Highland ave- nue, which was recently completed. Is one of the handsomest private residences on this fashionable avenue. very distinc- tive architecturally and properly ar ranged. The white people dashing with the rich red roofs is most effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

Among the charming visiting womer who are in Birmingham during the meet ing of the Southern Surgical and Gyne. eologieal association are Mrs. W. D. flag gard of Nashville, Mrs. Mayo of Roches- ter. N Y. and Miss Johnson of Washing ton.
 Mrs Haggard is the wife of pr. flag gard, secretary of the association. They are staying at the Hlllmna.
 Mrs. W. A. Chenoweth, MT. Beach Che noweth and Miss Margaret Chenoweth have returned from 'The Meadows" theiF country home MT. Beach Chenoweth Is rapidly convaleseing from his long illness. He was at Bingham college when he was taken i'll with typhoid fever and for tunately "The Meadows is not far from Asheville and he was taken there almost immediately.
 MT. Chenoweth and MT. Arthur Cheno- weth will return from Philadelphia at the end of next week.
 Among the distinguished visiting sur geons is Dr. ?. F. Chambers of New York, the guest of Colonel and Mrs. T. G. Bush. Dr. Chambers Is a native Georgia and has achieved s.gna1 success in the metropolis. He has high rank as a surgeon, and is prominent on the staff of surgeons of the Woman's Hospital that was recently built on Morning Side in the vicinity of St. Luke's and St. John, the Divine. He is brother of Judge Chambers, formerly min ister to Samoa during President Cleve- lands administration, and now holding prominent governmental position In Washington.
 pr. Chambers married into one of the oldest families of New York, the prom inene Ely family. Dr. and Mrs. Cham bers have house on Fifty-seventh street.
 MT T. Darlington Semple of New York is in Birmingham. MT. semple has large cotton plantations in South Alabama, and comes south every winter or two for a short visit. He has a lucrative law prac- tice in New York MT. and Mrs Semple have q charming house at S2S West Seventy-seventh street, and are very prominent there in the southern set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
MIR. AND MRS. kETTIG
 TO ENTERTAIN IN JANUARY.

One of the notably brilliant events of the new year will be a large reception and cotillon to be given In January by Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Kettig. The cotillon will be danced in the pri- vate ballroom at the Hillman and will belles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
FOR RENT,


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 SOUTH SIDE. 2215 Avenue II, rooms. 3115 Avenue c, bath, rooms 11s9 18th street, rooms, bath. gas Servants house, stable furnace. 1912 Avenue J, modern, 2 rooms. S23 18th street, modern, ' rooms. New modern brick, Eula street, rooms. 322 16th street, bath. rooms. Call for prices. They have been greatly reduced. We have some desirable offices and stores for rent.
 w. B. -EEDY & co. Phones 42 LIZ N. Nst St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
MRS. WILLIAM GRAY
 ESTES TO ENTERTAIN.

Mrs. William Gray Estes will give two bridge whist parties next week. the first on the afternoon of December 2l and the second on the afternoon of December 22. The last party will be in compliment to Mrs. Charles Caldwell of Bainbridge Ga.. and Mrs. Allan Harvey Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
WINTER TOURIST
Rates Via the Southern Railway.

Excursion tickets are now on sale by the Southern Railway to all the popular winter resorts of Florida.
 For folder entitled, Winter Homes in the South" giving full information re- garding hotel rates; also for information regarding passenger rates and schedules, apply to J. H. HARRISON.
 District Passenger Agent. Morris Hotel Bldg,s 12-r-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
MIR. AND MRS. GRAHAM TO ENTERTAIN.

Mir and Mrs. John Franklin Graham have issued invitations for Tuesday evening, the goth of December, at 8 o'clock, when they will introduce their daughter Miss Graham, at a reception at their residence, 1905 South Twentieth street. The occasion will be one of the brilliant events of the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
REAL ESTATE.

REAL 70 lAIEs
 FOR RENT-soUTHSIDR. $50 18th street. [ rooms. ! 255o Avenue D. 9 rooms. 1908 St. Charles street. s0I. St. Charles streeet rooms.
 NORTHSIDB. 422 18th street, 13 rooms. 1uo6 12th street, rooms. Corner 4th avenue and 20th street t1 rooms. 3016 7th avenue, 10 rooms. 1o3T 18th street. roomE 2530 5th avenue. north. IA rooms 5ll 23d street, rooms. 2309 9th avenue, 6 rooms
 STORES AND OFFICES 10 s. 20th street. ITO and ITS 1st avenue. 2518 End avenue. 2nd avenue. between 2srd and 24th streetAS 60x10e. I13 24th street. 21s N. 18th street. Morris avenue and 24th street. 50x100. 1720 2nd avenue. 1704-1706, 2nd avenue. I'll 2nd avenue, Fist street between srd and 4th avenueA 2620 Avenue O. 1612 End avenue 1920 9th avenue. zo0S, 2d avenue. 21st street between Ayes A and B. UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL CO, Both phones 613 21O N. Fist Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
RECEIVES HIS REWARD.
Hotel Clerk Gets s1oooo for an Act of
 Kindness.

Nashville, December 1s.--Houston Bond, a clerk in a leading hotel of this city received a certified check this morning from Evansville, Ind, for $1O,000.
 Four years ago, an old gentleman fell on the sidewalk in front of the hotel and severely injured himself MT. Bond went to his assistance, lifting him from the ground and cared for him until he had recovered. The check was the sequel. MT. Bond would not discIose the name of the man who sent the check.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
MRS. BADHAM TO
 ENTERTAIN YOUNG LADIES,

Mrs. Henry L.. Badham will entertain a number of young ladies on Thursday morning at Il o'clock at cards in com pliment to Miss Bessie Mccullough, the guest of Miss DeBardeleben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-14
Notice to Contractors,

Plans and specifications fo- tho Bir- mingham High School Building can be seen at the office of Breeding & Whilldin architects. room 15, Watts building. Bids close December 24 at 12 o'clock. 12-s-St