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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
BLUE HENS CHICKENS.
Origin of the Title Given the Dela-
 Wareans.

From the Baltimore News.
 Every true son of Delaware rejoices in the title of the Blue Hens Chickens" {" but the reason and origin of the title are somewhat cloudy in the minds of even the Delawareans themselves. Occasional ly a version of the origin is printed, but It seldom agrees with in essential parti- culars with previous versions. The latest writer on the subject gives in il Delaware paper q story of the originator of the title, which brings him to his death at the battle of Camden, and other writers carry him through the Revolution, from Long Island to Yorktown.
 When the Revolution broke out, the irst-or at any rate, second-company of militia formed in Delaware to uphold the Continental causes vi ct armies was organized in Kent county by bluff and iovial man named Jonathan Caldwell He became its captain. Captain Caldwell was noted devotee of the gentle art of cock fighting, and his fame as a breeder and owner of game cocks had spread all over the Delaware and Maryland penn- sula, and no main in the eleven counties was complete without his presence. It was natural therefore that when his company first paraded on Dover green
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
An Obliging Judge.
From the Kansas City Journal.

From the Kansas City Journal
 The machinery of justice has been doing its work at Ada for the past week, and the following story taken from the local exchange shows the pleasantness and dispatch with which the judge tram sacts his business: In one instance Will Ham Newman was tried for maintaining a common gaming house and was found guilty by jury. Just before the dinner hour Newman said Your honor, how much is my fine? l don't want to go to jail. l want to go to dinner" Judge Dickerson told him to go to dinner and to appear at l o'clock when he would sent ence him. Newman went to dinner and returned. When the court opened the judge asked him if he knew any reason why he should not be fined. Newman said No; how much is it?" Judge Dickerson replied slOO fine and six months in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

and complementary parts of masculine attire, and has the language and walk of a woman. He talks of mousseliene de soie and empiecements, volans en forme, and gored skirts, and dreams O. combina- tions of color and material. He is sur rounded from morning till night with women, lives like a sultan among them. and is naturally impregnated with their ideas
 His study is a sanctum of elegance eighteenth century engravings ornament the walls: the chairs and couches are covered with o4l silks in exquisite faint ness; it is here he passes his fingers through his hair anu composes. Such is popular tradition. In plain unvarnlsh- ed fact he composes nothing. I he embroid- erer embroiders, the weaver weaves, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

the seasons wares are brought before him. He selects the best patterns and makes them his property; those he rejects find their way into the magazines des nouveautes. Then commences the work of his army of women. They design for these materials and he selects again. taking perhaps a sleeve from one. skirt from another; and thus he builds the models that the world comes to buy.
 His vanity is passing strong. Is it his fault if he considers himself a God, He Is the god of fashion, a sort of Buddha with twelve heads-the immortal twelve as they are worthy of being called. For are they of much less use to the country than the members of that august institu- tion. the French Academy? The head of each firm Is fiattered and favored be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

For Two Next Nearest Est- mates-Two extra heavy solid gold ladies' watches: fifteen jewel: value s60 each.
 For Two Next Nearest Esti- mates-rwo extra heavy solid gold msn's watches; fifteen jewel. value, $50 each.
 For Twenty Next Nearest Esti- mates-Twenty Al-Vlsta panoramic cameras for hve-inch films: value. $50 each.
 For Four Next Nearest Estf- mates-Four Edwin guitars; solid rosewoesi j. ebony fngerboa-d; pearl iniaid: value. $50
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- n1ates-Four Edwin guitars: solid rose wood :; fnlaid ebony fngerboard head: val. S4o each.
 For SIX Next Nearest Esti- a9e nad EdMp ysae sas saeR 'sep
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- mates-Four Adler yiolins." Stradlvsrius: Ivory trimmings; with bow; value $4S each
 For Ten Next Nearest Estt- mates-Ten heavy quadruple silver plated tea sets: guarantee of American Silver company value SAP each.
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- nsates-Four Edwin guitars solid mahogany; value. S30 each.
 For Ten Next Nearest Estimates Ten Columbia sraphophones' elaborate
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- rnatcs-Four Edwin guitars. concert size: solid rosewood inldd. value, s3o each. mates-Ten Grand Rapids boilbearing sec tionai bookcases: solid mahosany; leaded glass four book sections, value, S3b each
 For Ten Next Nearest Estf- mstes-Ten Ksiarnazoo steel ranges with high closet reservoir for soft coal hard coal. coke or wood: there is no better stove made than the Kalamazoo. and the manufacturer will refund the value of the stove if not satis- factory; value. $50.
 For Four Next Nenrcst Estf- mates-Four An,ati model "Onenoaoh" vio- fins: excellent tone; with bow: val. sS5 each.
 For Four Next Nearest Estt- naates-Four s. s. Stewart banjos; Uni yereal Favorite". Il inch heavily inlaid; value. s33 % each.
 For Ten Next Nearest Estimates Ten Kalamazoo base burners: handsomely finished and nickeed value. $S2 50 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
No Grudqe Against Her.
m inc Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Maud-Do you know what Kit McFrank- lin says about you? She told me the oth- ther day that she got Archie Feathertop away from you.
 Maybelle-Bless her little heart she didi Please tell her I'm so grateful to her for it that I'm going to let her keep him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
MEN DRESSMAKERS OF PARIS. Hybrid Creatures Who Have Adopted
 Language and Walk of Women.

Frances Keyzen in "The Kings"
 The originator of the idea was gen jus. He had thorough knowledge of women. made fortune out of them, and left his name to his sons. Strange ctories ate told of the reign of this worty man over pettcoat-land of his tyranny and his sway. His sons are lightly picking their was where he trod. Times have changed
 The modren dressmaker is a hybrid creature. He has the external appear ance of a man. dyesses in the frock coat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

yond the widest imagination of the or dinary man. A Minister or the President of the Republic is more easily approached than the man dressmaker in his temple oi art I often think as l watch M. Jean and NJ Jacques in the midst of their workers, how I should like to see them at hC.Te.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
HOW TO MAKE AN ESTIMATE
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PRKEs FOR EARLY ESTIMATES.

For nearest correct estimate on or after Sept. 1 and before Sept. 10, one kinEsbury upright piano, value P575.
 For nearest correct estimate on or after Sept. 15 and before Oct. l, one kingsbury upright plane c, value 936O.
 For nearest correct estimate on or after Oct. 1 and before Oct. 16. one ktnGsbury upright piano, value e825.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
The Change Benefited Hlm.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 "Yes,' said Slyman, "Ive been away for week. down at Swell Beach, "Ah! l suppose you got little change for the better there"
 You bet. My hotel bill amounted to SSl50 and paid for it with counter felt $50 note"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
APPOINTMENTS FOR SPEAKING
Made By the Democratic State Cam
 paign Committee.

The following democrats will address their fellow citizens on the issues of the day at the places and time designated:
 Senator E. w. Pettus. Centreville, Bibb county October 2s.
 Hon. William W.. Brandon. Cullman county, October 21 and 22 Frankfort, Franklin county, October 25. Pleasant Site, Franklin county, Octo- Der 26
 Red Bay, Franklin county, October 27 Burlesson, Franklin county, October 2S. Belgreen. Franklin county, October 29. Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson. centreville, Bibb county. October 20.
 Hon. Leon c. McCord. Woodville Marshall county, October %,
 Hon. Frank s. White. Centreville. Bibb county. October %.
 Hon. Sydney ]. Bowie. Centreville. Bibb county. October 2s. lion. John H. Bankhead and Hon. w.
 c. Davis. Eutaw. Green county October % Livingston, Sumpter county, October 24 Carrolton. Pickens county, October 25 Reform, Pickens county, October 26, Il a.. m.
 Vernon, Lamar county, October 2s. Il a. m
 Fayette. Fayette county. October %
 Hon. John H. Bankhead. Blount county, November g. 4, ,.
 Hon. Samuel L. Weaver. Cullman county, October 25. 26. 2, 2S and %.
 Hon. Samuel c. Jenkins. Greenville. Butler county, November '. Il a. m.
 AndaIusia, Covington county, November 5. 2:30 D. m.
 Hon. Oscar R. Underwood. Blount county, November ?, 8, and ,.
 Respectfully.
 H. S. D. MALLORY. Chairman. R. F. l.. MEL. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

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  estimate, will win. he n prin Is of HOW TO MAKE AN ESTIMATE.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

For nearest correct estimate rs- ceived before August |, one Com over Cabinet Grand Upright piano, value $500.
 For nearest correct estimate re- ceived on or after Aug. 1 and be- fore Aug. 15, one COnOyer Cabinet Grand upright piano. val. S450.
 For nearest correct estimate re- ocived on or after Aug. 5 and be- fore Sept. l, one kinEsbury up- right piano, value F4OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

The following democrats will address their fellow citizens on the issues of the day at the places and time designated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
MIIIARn's sTATEMENT
CONGRESSIONAL.

Representative Hay introduced oli
providing for an additional approprls
ton OF S25, 900 for the public building al
Charlottesville, which is now beiDl
erected. The SUN already appropriated
was 500 600.
Representative Cochran, of New York
introduced a bill providing for the ap
pointment Of special commission to IN
ouire into and ascertain the amounts o.
money expended by both parties at al
elections for presidential electors IRON
1892 to 1904, inclusive.
In the House Monday Mr. Rixey pre-
sented bills to pay the trustees OF the NJ
Z. Church South. of Jtfsrsonton, Cul
pepper county, $572; also for an increase
If the pension of 5 G. Skinner, OF Fair
fax county, and TO grant spension to h
). Richardson, of Orange county.
Senator Tilman. of South Carolina
who has bitterly opposed the coniirms
ton of the nomination OF DR.. Crum, q
negro. as collector OF customs at Charles
ton, s. C.. has decided to abandon a hope
less cause. When the nomination i
again sent to the Senate, Senator Till
nan will satisfy himself in committee
and on the Senate floor with making Il
.peech in further definition OF his views,
and ia criticism OF the executive attitude.
Both the Virginia Senator'S and all tht
Representatives from that State were at
the Capital Monday to attend the open
ing of Congress. They seem TO think
that but little business, beside the pas
sage of appropriation bile, will be trsrs.
acted at this session. Senator Daniel
and representative Jones were the only
recipients Of floral contributions. Sena
tor Daniel received beautiful basket OF
blossoms, while Representative Jones :
iesk was decorated with bunch Of pink
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

1t looks as If the general govern
ment would be meddling in State az
fairs II it permitted the Department
OF Justice to enter into the contest in
Maryland over a constitutional
amendment regulating the franchise
in that State. It's claimed in Wash
ington that Governor Warfeld is Op.
posed to the amendment and would
like to see it defeated. If so, be has
plenty Of lawyers in Maryland, and
good ones too, who would no doubt
appear in the case, without calling
on the Department OF Justice. Bet
ter keep State and Federal affairs
separate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

The demand for greater liberty 10
Russia and constitution for the
country was not a thing OF a day
and then to be withdrawn. The feel
is spreading and becoming general,
and the Gar is compelled to take the
appeal into consideration. The
boldness of the people shows that they
are in earnest, and that the sgita-
tion is to go on. 1t is reported that
great demonstrations in favor OF the
movement are arranged in the prin-
cipal cities OF Russia for December
10, the anniversary OF the emancipa-
ton OF the serfs, and these demon
STATIONS are TO be continued until
the demands of the people are grant
od
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
SMELLING THE WARsHIPS
JAPANESE USING THEIR VAN
TAGS AT 2o3- METER HILL.

Bssiesers Maintain Their Position
Only In The Face OF Counterfeit
tacks.
Un'ess the Japanese cau BE- derlodstc
from the Important position on Metre
Hin, " hlch they captured Nov. - 30
the fall OF Port Arthur seems rear
According to st. Petersburg dispatch
late last night, the pOrition cannot e
male ,if, ctive az long as the dominating
Antse ana Else forts, still 10 Russian
possession, are able to fire on It. Tue
warships in the harbOr, it is also stated
can hnd refuge by ahchofing behind
Tigers Tail peninsula. On the other
hand. Toxic dispstcbrs say that the
Russians have sacrificed 3 600 men III
vain forts to recapture tie hill and that
the warships have been struck by many
shels,
The Japanese are preparing cattlully
for their next general assault, wh'ch
they hope will prove successful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
separate

The United States Geological Sur
vsy has recently issued a corrected
copy OF it's large folder which shows
the value Of mineral products Of the
United States from 1894 to 1908.
In these ten years the1grand total
OF the value of the mineral products
had been advanced: from 1927, 000,-
600 to nearly 81, 42O, 100000. And
vet the mining operations of the
country are rapidly increasing, and
no one can tell what the increase will
be In the next ten years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
INVITE PRESIDENT TO RICH
MOND.

Mayor and Committee From Coun-
ell Will Co to Washington for That
Purpose.
President Roosevelt is to be invited to
stop # in Richmond on his South, IN
tour.
The Common Council has appointed
4. committee, to consist Of seven council
men. five aldermen, the Mayor and tbI
presidents Of both branches Cf Council,t
.xteud the President and his party thu
invitation. Under the resolution tn,
committee is to 90 to Washington ano
personally extend the invitation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

Ned Good formerly Of Louisa, has
been appointed District Superintendent
Of the &. 4 q. H. X. headquarters al
COviDgtOn, ny
Two fourth class postmasteis nave
been app Jinted as lOllOws: Burr nm
Orange county, Nathan I. hartley tx
more, Accomac county, Thomas 4. buht
ing.
Gov. Montague has desis uated Jucge
+. ". Harrison, OF Winchester, To hOlu a
Dart Of the December term u the Circul'
Court OF Prince William for Judge I. l.
Nicul
John NJ. Campbell has been appointed
postmaster at Warrenton and james I.
Parrish has been appointed To succte1
lanes II. Burton, at Mallory, Louisa
county.
At Chase City Monday night the buggy
denartment Of the Chase City MAiuiac
turing Company was destroyed with
con.ents. Loss, 100000; insursLce,
Sl4, 800
The engagement is announced oil Miss
Jean L. Carter, OF CASANOVA, fauqniri
county. 10 Arthur c. Humphreys OF
Norfolk. The date for the wedding l.
not yet ret.
James G. Pointer died suddenly oil
heart disease Sunday 6t his home IL
Matthews county. lie leaves widow
two sons and three daughters. MIR.
Pointer WAS Confederate soldier.
Inspector General Capt. T. C. Morton
mas re-sppJinted ~ inspectors general
for First Congressional district, Judge
John {. Eweh. Lancaster county, sud
for Eighth Congressional District, Capt
John 4 Hoffman, JrfiersUntOn.
John J. Blackstone, father Of Judge
" G. Blacl stone, died Monday at Ac-
comae e.. II. Mr.. Blackstone was f,r
many years treasurer Of the county and
filed during his life other positions oi
trust. He was eighty six } ears Of age.
Mrs. Mary Beck Foster, who died Mon
lay ia Richmond at the home Of her con.
in law, Ju1ge ). b Witt, was the widow
If Msj Thomas r. Foster, Of Fauquier
county, and sister OF ex-senator Eppo
HuntOn. The remains were taken C.
The Plains, Fsuquier county, for burial
On Friday the old Boston residence ir
the edge Of Orange county, known a.
Slate Hill, took fire 10 the roof and
was burned. The occupant, Mr.. j. +.
Hartsook, with aid OF timely assistance,
managed to cave nearly all his house
hold goods NJ insurance. En-.
terprie
Mr. J Palmer Gordon, the wellknows
florist, recently received an order for
flowers from the Trinidad Islands.
The fast Kentucky trotter, formerly
owned by Vim. Perrin, is now on the
Rural Route and mail is being dispatch
ed with the velocity Of the SeabOsrd -
Hanover Herald
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
TIL RSDAY, DECEMBER s, 1901
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The Presidents message to the sec
ond session OF the 3Sth Congress is II
lengthy document and deals with Il
variety OF subjects, but makes n"
new or startling recommendations
as to prospective legislation. This'
however, was hardly 80 have been eX-
pected, as there is rarely anything III
the way oinew legislation attempted
at the short session of Congress.
The President, however, makes 1t
clear that he proposes to continue
With undated vigor in the course
our country has been drifting since
the war with Spain, aud heputs Con-
gress and the people on their guard
that on account OF the enlargement
OF the functions of the national gov
eminent, increase OF expenses Will De
necessary, but he calls attention to
the fact that the prosperity oil the
nation iustifies increased expenses.
In speaking OF the relations OF capt.
tL and labor the President, while
recommending the wisdom OF ouI
fathers in drawing strong line OF
demarkation between the national
and State government, holds this ar
arrangements somewhat responsible, IL
view OF the change in Industrial con
ditions, largely responsible Tor the
inability TO curb difficulties between
labor and capital. This suggestion
will no doubt be regarded with sus
picion by the more ardent advocates
OF State rights.
The President accOrds to laborers
the same right TO organize as is en-
joyed by capitalists, and recommends
wherever the national government
has power that there should be q
stringent employers liability law,
which should apply to the govern
neat itself. In reference to the in
creasiDg casualties from railroad &C
cidents, the President recommends
legislation which if enacted by Con
gress would no doubt prevent the oc
currence OF many such accidents. ht
commends the work already done by
the recently inaugurated Bureau OF
Labor. and declares that It Is the
policy OF the bureau to cooperate
with business interests and not an
tagonize them nor to engage in de-
structive prosecution OF them. This
probably means that there will be no
more prosecution OF trusts, and that
the next administration will likewise
not "run amuck" hunting trusts.
The President very wisely con-
dennis the rebate systems now praC-
ticed by transportation lines, and
says they must be abandoned. He
commends the work done in irrigat-
ing arid lands, and recommends its
continuance. The President then
throws the usual bouquet TO the vet
Grams of she Civil war, and touches
on the consular service, currency,
immigration and naturalization laws
and condemns the delays attending
criminal prosecutions. Recommends
our foreign policy, and urges that
there be no halt in the work OF con-
structiug a powerful navy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
EDUCATORS AT NORFOLK.
Various Problems Discussed At Ses-
sion Of the Commission.

The 60 operative education commission
convened in Norfolk Tuesday. President
S. c Mitchell. OF Richmond College. called
the commission to order The first re
port heard was that of Secretary }. A
McGilvray, and this was followed by re-
ports on summer work at the School OF
Methods by Prof Ormond Stone, Of the
University OF Virginia, and at Emory
Summer School by DR.. K G.Weterhouse,
president Of Emory and Henry College.
An address on THE Outlook OF the
Field, was made by DR.. Robert Frazer
Gov. A. J. Montague called Intervening
session TO order. The commission was
formally welcomed to Norfolk by Attor
ney VIM. H. White. Gov. Montague
responded Dr. Z. A. Alderman, presi
dent OF the University OF Virginia, dtliv
cred an address upon "Ihe Education
OF the People
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perforstion, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste OF
material. No other pattern has this iea-
ture. For sale at Lowery's. Fashion
sheets free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
CONGRESSMAN sLEMP.

He Says The Talk OF Fight Between
Asnew And HimseIfis From Dem
ocrats.
Col. Campbell Slemp, the lone Republi-
an Representative from Virginia, sayf;
In the southwest section OF the State
he Republican party issplendidly organ:
zed, and it is not easy to defeat us. |
believe we had the best Republican or
Sanzation in the late campaign OF any
district in thscountry.
NO, there in nothing new about
patronage matters, he concluded. "The
Democrats are constantly talking about
the fight between Slemp and Agnew IN
Virginia They are quoting Slemp as
saving this and that, when be never said
anything at all. But don't care to dis
cuss those things. We are all feeling
splendidly in my section Of the State, and
IRE well coDteDted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
Putnev plscharned Eron the ARMY.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The war de
partment has directed that Recruit
Stephen Putney, Jr., of the general
service. Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, be
discharged without honor fro mthe
army on the ground that he enlisted
under false pretenses. Putney is a
young Virginian, who recently got into
trouble at St. Louis. resulting in the
l0ge Of all hfa money
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

1t was q noble thing in President
Roosevelt to appoint the grandson
OF Gen. Stonewall Jackson a cadet at
West Point. This is one long step in
the direction OF showing that he is
not unfriendly to the South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

Select your Christmas presents IRON
headquarters. Norris, the jeweler and
optician, has the largest and mcst com.
piete stock ever shown in Fredericks-
burg, and his goods will satisfy the m ost
faetidiOuR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

Caleb Powers, twice convicted OF COM
pIicity in the assassination OF Governor
Goebel ct Frankfort, KY, has been
granted new trial by the Kentucky
Court OF Appeals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

Diamond and Pearl Brooehes.-You
will find the line at Norris, the ieweler
and opticisn, fully up to date. His stock
il full OF good things, especially in mod
crate price goods.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
For New Federal pistriotln Virginia.

A bill will be introduced in Congress
providing for the creation of an add
tional Federal district In Virginia 1t
will be proposed that the new district be
he Middle District, and thatit be formed
fcounties now in the Western district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08

The report that Mr.. Nixon, form
erly OF Virginia, was to build gun
boats for the Russian governments
at Sabastopols, is denied
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-08
Government contractor InsoIvsnt

j. Clement Shafer, contractor for the
government river and harbor work in
the James River at Richmond, has fled
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy Ia
the U. s. District court. Liabilities are
given as $50 344, assets $3.50.