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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

Attempts at canning beef proftablv
IN Germany have lot proved success
Iul, chiefly because Of the high cost of
the raw material.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

or the Stnplon tunnel, uniting Itaiy
with Switzerland. only 1866 meters re-
main to be bored; the number OF meters
completed is over 49, 900.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

DR.. Cecilio Baez, the newly appointed
minister from Paraguay to the United
States. is the first minister that cour-
try has q here In fifteen years
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

The Herreros, whom the Germans are
oW lighting in Southwest Africa. mum
Der 10000 fighting men of a class far,
superior to most Of the African native
races.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

According to a London n,blishar ~
society craze for the game IF brISne
nas caused a great falling off In the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

The Turks never delight IN ~ -
uFy or the Turkish bath, while way i.
ao. a constituent Of sealing wax and
catgut is %sheepgut. q ny
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

A lock Of hair from the head OF
Prince Charlie, the Scottish pretender.
and ont from his wife's sold at auction
In london the other day for $16S.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

Theater fires are to be studied ex-
p~erimentally in Austria by building a
theater one-ffth the normal size and
subjecting it to various tests.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

Japanese worknen are ob,;1aa
wear on their caps and hacks an ipo
stating their business and
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

Professor Robert Koch is studying
diseases OF horses and cattle in South
Africa. He will also study the problem
OF malaria before returning to Ger
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

Perignon, the butler 81 .
nea E%pernay. in France. e said y
nage hrst made champagne suceessr,I.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

ane only great European capitals
foreign foe are London and St, PETERS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12

For the sustenanee Of tta
1ne Island Of Malta. imports aho,t sei
asoo-oso worth OF foreign products 4 vear
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-05-12
Rejoice Over Return Passes Granted.

Belle Fourche, S. D., May 5.-There
is general rejoicing among the cattle
men of this district over the granting
OF the return pass over the railroads
from the receiving stations in the east.
The shipping of cattle from this part
Of the Hills means the travelling Of n
great many men pack and forth. and
to pay the transportation charge would
nave meant several thousand dollars a
year extra to the cattlemen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23

ing the relative condition of the financial
markets in these two years, this exhibit Is
at first surprising, then Illuminating. In
dence in the manifold projects of promot-
ers and financiers had never been strong
er: times were good' In 1908 these con-
ditions were reversed. Thousands Of
hitherto prosperous wage-earners were
out of employment; others were forced to
accept reduced wages; the incomes of the
well-to-do shrank and dwindled; and
everywhere there was a decided tendency
to retrench and to withhold money from
investment. Yet this was by far the most
prosperous year of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance companys existence.
Nothing could show more plainly what
life insurance really stands for In the
minds Of the people. 1t is not regarded as
a speculative venture, but sure promise
of security: safe shelter when financial
storm-clouds threaten scnerai wreck.
A concern like the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company is, of course, BUSH
ness organization, but 1t is one in which
all of its policy holders are bona fde
partners, "a company of the people, by
the people and for the people," one that
has known how to gain and how to JUS
tify the confidence of the whole COM
munity.
That is why no bank stakeholder will
read the annual report of his own pros
porous bank with keener relish than peo-
pie everywhere read this remarkable
statement of the Metropolitan Life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
COLOSSAL FIGURES
In Life Insurance. What Do They
Mean?

The published statements OF banks,
trust companies and industrial concerns
command the attention of persons in-
terested in them as investors or deposit
tors; the annual statement, of great life
insurance companies are read by the
mass of people with all the interest that
attaches to the more important news Of
the day. 1t cannot be otherwise when
practically every family in every COM
munity feels that its own fortunes are
closely connected with and dependent up
on the operations of one or more of these
tremendous beneficient associations.
The Metropolitan Life puts forth a
statement of its business in 1903. pre-
senting an array of figures that shows
impressively the intimate relations be-
tween this institution and the whole peo-
pie. In one item alone an amazing fact
is stated Ii is that giving the number
of policies in force on the last day Of
the year-more than 50O0O0-showing
that one person in every ten or the en-
tire population of the United States is
insured in this company.
In other items the figures are too large
to convey any clear meaning until they
are divided and sub-divided and made to
apply to days and hours instead of years.
For example this great company has paid
to and Invested for its policy holders since
organization, over S23S, 900 Oo-a sum that
will impress the average reader merely as
being vast and very vague. There is
quick comprehension, however. when we
learn by a little calculation that during
1903 the amount thus distributed among
policy holders averaged $Ss a minute dur
ing every working day of the year.
Every day in the year 359 claims were
paid; every day in the year more than
60O0 new policies were written. At the
end of every day in the year the COM
pany's assets were more than $4,000 great
er than In the morning. Its total assets
at the end of the year were more than
s1o5. 600. Oo0 Its total income for the one
wear 1908 were over 49o00.oco.
Going back twenty years We have some
comparative figures that tell story CT
almost incredible growth. The company .
income for the year 1893 was a little over
Sc 900. 900; for 1898 a little over sl5,0OO.OO0;
for 1908 over s49000,O00; its surplus since
1883 has increased from ABOUT s6270Oo to
over $1o,0O0.0O0. When we come to the
amount of outstanding Insurance at the
end of the year we pass the billion mark.
The exact SUN is $l,342. 3sl.457.
The Metropolitan Life received from
premiums and other sources during 1898
over S. 500 900 more than In 1902 Consider
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23

Mr.. T. C. DeLeon, the distinguished
Alabama author, arrived in Birmingham
Saturday night from Mobile and will re-
main in the city until he completes his
new book, For God and st. Louisa
Story of the Louisiana Purchase" He is
the guest Of DIR. A A. clisby.
Mr.. DeLeon has passed the winter In
Mobile at "Oaklegh," the old Irwin home
stead where, assisted by Mrs. clisby of
Birmingham, he has been completing his
new romance.
Mrs. Clisby and her two children re-
turned with Mr.. DeLeon to Birmingham,
where the work of collection will con-
tinue until the book is ready for the
publishers.
1t has been a number of years since Mr..
DeLeon visited Birmingham. On one or
two occasions he has spent a few hours
in the city en- route to Mobile or New
Orleans, but has not made any stay.
Unusual literary as we'll as social inter-
est is attached to his present visit, which
will probably be extended until summer
The recent announcement that Mr.. De-
Leon was at work upon new book ere
ated an interest that could not be but
hattering to any author. and the press,
both north and south. have contained
lengthy comments in regard to the forth
coming publication, all of which indicates
the great personal popularity of the au-
thor and the Aeenest appreciation of his
genius.
Several weeks ago the Age-He print
ed an outline Of Mr.. DeLeon's new ro-
nance, when he was still in Mobile, from
where the story draws its local color.
The famous author is now almost
wholly blind, and his work of collabora-
ton became a necessity. Mrs. Clisby, who
Is now doing her first serious literary
work, Is woman of unusual brilliancy,
and is rendering valuable assistance in
a work that calls for much archaeology
cal research and intelligent analysis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
MoNTEvALLo SCHOOL
GIRLS GROW SENTIMENTAL.

Montevallo, February 22-(Special) y
The girls teachers and officers of the
Alabama Girls Industrial school cele-
brated st. Valentines day appropriately.
The young ladies' of the Julia s. Tutwiler
club and the Castalian Literary society.
with the teachers, forming the reception
committee.
the large and beautiful assembly hall
OF the dormitory was transformed by its
decorations into genuine st. Valentines
haunt. One corner, which was reserved
for a postofhce, glowed conspicuously
with its strings and rings and multitude
OF red, red hearts. The postmstress, Miss
Myers, was so over-burdened with her
duties that Dr. Peterson and Miss Me-
Alpine, the matron, were pressed into SER
vice as assistants.
Everybody had-not a valentine, but
many valentines. There were little hearts.
tiny white ones, and all colors, written
close with loves message; then big hearts
suspended from a ribbon, that placed
around the neck hung the heart as a
shield over the breast; and long chains
of hearts that must be worn either as
necklace or girdle. All these, regardless
of size and condition, were full of love, If
the sentiments and pictures craven on
them were to be trusted
The designs of most of the valentines
were original, many of them by the pu-
pills of the art department.; the work all
showed excellent taste and talent There
were many local hits. always lovingly
given that added much fun and jollity to
the evening.
A committee including Misses Fits and
Wardlaw and DIR. Peterson. was asked
to decide on the most beautiful, and the
funniest valentine Their task work was
not easy. A full half dozen valentines
were first selected as the very prettiest
ones" From this number. finally love-
ly white and gold heart which belonged
to Miss Harwell, of the English depart
ment, was taken as representing the most
beautiful design. The maker of this val
entine was then called for. Miss Melissa
Howell came forward, and was presented
with a dainty stick pin. gold heart set
with pearls
The funniest valentine was at length
discovered, and Miss Annie Dee Sampey
received the prize for this, a heart book
mark
The evening passed too quickly Many
amusements which the young ladies had
planned had to be left out because the
hour was too late for them.
One thing though could not be missed,
the delicious fruit punch, made and serv-
ed by Misses Whsle May and Regene
Heard, with their band of co-workers
Miss Grogan of the cooking department,
was absent because of illness, but evil
dence of her department was not want
ing.
Everyone who was present at this cele-
bration of the dear saints day voted 1t
such a success that the resolution was
unanimously carried to make st. Valen-
tines party an annual feature of the Ala
bama Girls Industrial school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
Discussed Vote on Panama.

Washington, February Ex-senator Gull
som, chairman of the committee on for
egn relations, had a conference with the
President today regarding the vote to-
morrow on the Panama treaty, and the
probability of the necessity for some adj
titional canal legislation. just what leg
lslaton may be needed has not been de-
termined yet. but Senator Cullom inti-
mated that If any were necessary 1t might
be attached to one of the appropriation
bills
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Everett SCHUYLER of Gadsden is
spending q few days in Birmingham and
is the guest of Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth
Mrs Edwin Bailey, whose husband is the
well-known New York artist.
Little Miss Ida Lee Wharton is i'll at
the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Squires.
Mrs. U. j. Peters will entertain the
Thursday Afternoon Euchre club on
Thursday at 2:3O o'clock.
There will be a meeting of Hillman Hos
pital Chapter No. | this afternoon at .
o'clock with Mrs. Warren Stokes. on
South Seventeenth street.
Miss Stephonic Levert will return to
New Orleans tomorrow. She is now the
guest of Mrs. Charles II. Cothran
Miss Katie Belle Harrison of Tusca-
loosa, who has been among the guests
at a house party at Bessemer, is visiting
her aunt. Mrs Sterling A. Wood, at
1923 Twentieth street. south
Miss Bessie Sader of Sheffield is visit
ing Miss EdnafKerli on Fifth avenue
Miss NJ f. Engledow of Chattanooga
is visiting her sister. Mrs. j. e. Austin,
2Sl3 Fifth avenue.
Mrs. G. w. Baines has returned from a
visit to her mother in Paducah. Ky.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
E. Cox, 1900 Fifth avenue. will be panied
to learn of her serious illness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
Wabash Engineers In the Field.

Roanoke. Va, February ga large
Force of civil engineers, said to be in the
Employ of the Wabash Railwaycompany,
arrived here last night. Forty of these
engineers left here today for Salem, Chris
riansburg and Bell Spring, to begin, it is
bald, survey of a proposed road which
Ithe Wabash system will build from the
aDhlo river to the Atlantic seaboard. The
bengineers refused to talk. The Wabash
people won suit in Mercer county, West
Virginia last week, giving them the right
of way in that and Wyoming counties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
Valuable Book Free.

If any reader of this paper will send a
two cent stamp to pay for postage to
The n. X Fairbanks Company. Depart
ment 200. Chicago, H.. he win receive by
return mail. free of all charge, copy of
Home Helps" valuable book edited
by Mrs. Sarah Tyson Rorer, the famous
authority on cooking, and which contains
300 choice recipes originated by the most
noted cooks in the land. This book is
of extreme value to any housewife. as it
contains suggestions for the making of
many delicious new. dishes. as well as
telling how to make the old ones in a
new and better way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
convicts, Attempt Frustrated.

! Santa Fe. N. NJ, February 22-Seven life
sonvicts at the New Mexico penltentlary
boday overpowered Acting Superintendent
r. C. Garrett, cut him with knife be-
rause he would not give up the combina-
hon to the armory. They were subdued
by the guards before they could accomp-
tsh their apparent purpose to seize the
wives and children Of the penitentiary
officials and use them as shields.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
CHILDREN CELEBRATE
WAsHlNGToN'S BIRTHDAY.

The children of Miss Mary Thompson
school celebrated Washington's birthday
yesterday with appropriate and attractive
exercises. There were many visitors, in
Guiding the parents of the children and
other guests. Besides speeches and patri-
otto songs, there were calisthenics by the
older children and those in Miss Emily
koenig's kindergarten gave a play drill
which was especially beautiful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
MRS. ToMLlNSoN'S
COLONIAL TEA TO D. A. r.

The members of General Sumpter Chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revou-
ton, celebrated Washington's birthday
yesterday afternoon, the Daughters being
invited to meet with their regent Mrs.
John w. Tomlinson. The occasion was
both beautiful and patriotic, and assem-
bled large number of the chapter APP
propriate to the day the colonial insignia
and brilliant colors of the flag combined
to make an effective setting. Midway
the long hall was draped an immense flag,
while smaller ones were used throughout
the house. A picture of General Wash
ington, framed in the continental colors,
occupied a conspicuous place In the din
ing room delicious buffet luncheon was
served, the table exquisite in red car
nations. Tea was served, and there was
delightful music throughout the evening.
The Daughters sang America" and
later Miss Lena Jackson sang 'sThe Star
Sprangled Banner" and MY Old Ken
lucky Home as solos, Mrs Margaret L.
Mooring played medley of patriotic airs
and there were two solos by Miss Alice
Fallon.
flag We're distributed, and these con-
tanned guessing contest, in which Mrs.
Robert II. Pearson had the greatest num-
Der of correct answers. She was pre-
sented with a picture of the Father OF
His Country etched in Brass.
Mrs. Tomlinson was a beautiful figure
in colonial gown of brocade the bodice
of green velvet, and her fichu of lace
Her recent election as regent has placed
at the head of the chapter a woman not
only charming socially but in every way
capable of filling the position of regent.
Under her leadership the Daughters feel
that the chapter will continue to grow in
numbres and influence. and that Mrs.
Tomlinson personal popularity will
bring into the chapter many prominent
women.
Among the d. A. r. officers present
yesterday was Mrs j Morgan Smith, the
brilliant state regent, and one of the
most prominent women in national d. A.
r. work. Mrs. j. d. Dabney, vice regent
of the General Sumpter chapter was
among the Daughters present. and was in
colonial dress. Other officers included
4'itS' ~. W. iIiluDle, WHO wore colonial
dress, and Mrs. j. v Allen, also in colo
NAL dress. With pink and green bro
cade she wore a fiehu of real lace with
miniatures.
Mrs. James Bowron presiding at the tea
table wore pink brocade with a fichu
of lace, her powdered coifheure being
most becoming
Mrs. Gray was in white lace with her
exquisite jewels. Mrs. Brooks and Miss
Clarke were among those In colonial
dress
Among others present were Mrs Jack
| Johnson, Mrs. Mark b. Lewis, Mrs. Talia-
| ferro, Mrs Arthur Adams, Mrs r. H.
Carter. Mrs. T. u. Walter, Mrs. E. X
Campbell, Mrs. E. w Barrett.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
Admits Accounts Are Short.

Seymour, Ind, February 2.-Cyrus e.
McGrady, cashier Of the First National
bank, and treasurer of the Cooperative
Building and Loan association, has adj
mitted his accounts are short with the
two institutions. The amount is esti-
mated from a preliminary examination
to be Si450O with the bank and $4,000 with
the building and loan association. Nc
Gradys property, valued at from $4,000
to $4,000, has been turned over to a
trustee for his creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
MR.. DE LEON, THE AUTHOR,
ARRIVES FROM MOBILE
His New Romance of Which Mrs. Cisby is a Collaboration
Will be Revised and Completed During the
Authors Stay in Birmingham.

tiful travelling gown of blue trimmed with
panne velvet, her hat matching her cos
tune. She carried brides roses. The
matron of honor wore a green wolfe and
black picture hat, and carried bou-
quet of freesas. Miss Mamie Lawson
wore white chiffon and a white picture
hat and carried pink carnations Mr..
and Mrs. Roll have gone to New Orleans.
On their return they will be at home on
Twenty-fourth street. The presents were
handsome and numerous
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida. Nassau
and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily
until April 30. round trip winter excursion
tickets to principal resorts in Florida.
Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced
rates Final limit MAY 81. 1904. Through
pullman sleeping car Birmingham to
Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled
..Wipter Homes In Summer Landa"
For reservation. detailed Information.
etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel
building. Telephone al.
J. C. LUsK.
r-W-tf District Passenger Ag~nt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
ROLL-LAWS SON.

One of the prettiest home weddings of
the season was that of Miss Kate Carrel
Lawson and Mr. Charles Franklin Roll
on yesterday at the brides home. The
Rev. A. ]. Dickerson officiated and only
a few friends and near relatives being
present. The house was beautifully de-
corated with palms. ferns and cut flow
ers.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Lena North. The attendants were
Miss Mamie Mayer Lawson and Mr.
George James Hunt The matron Of hon.
or ives Mrs. II. l.. Moore, and the best
man was DIR. Lake starkey, cousin of
the bridegroom. The bride wore beau
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of F. W. Robert & Co. was dis
solved on February 16. 1904. F. H. Smith
retiring F. w. Roberts will continue the
business of board. hitching and feed
stables at the old stand. Twenty-first
street. between Avenues b and c. Pec-
pies phone 29S. Bell 24so. 2-2s-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
GRlFFlN-TIDWEL

The enga cement is announced of Miss
Pet Tidwell and Mr.. George w. Griffin,
the wedding to take place Tuesday the
first of March, at the home of the bride,
5l0 S. Seventeenth street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
BRIDGE WHIST CLASSES.

Bridge whist is gradually growing in
favor in Birmingham, and there are sew
eral women who are fine players. and
there have been several small parties
small in comparison with those where
Their are 100 women playing cards.
A number of women who do not under
stand Bridge have expressed desire to
form some Bridge classes, and to master
the principles thoroughly. to engage if
possible a Bridge expert for a course OF
lessons. A class will probbaly be organ.
lied under the Instruction of Miss Do
rothy Davis, who herself learned Bridge
under an instructor in New York, where
Bridge classes have long been popular.
In most of the large cities these classes
are very fashionable, many women taking
the opportunity of mastering the princ-
pies as taught by professional instructors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23

No dust, dirt, ashes. coal,
cinders, kindling or SCOT to
contend with when you COOK
with gas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
ROOMS WANTED.

IF YOU have any vacant rooms, fur
nished or unfurnished. we can rent them
for you; great demand for good rooms.
Southern Rental Bureau, Room "a Watts
building. 2-21-3t-su-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
AGENTS WANTED.

Agents-We are looking for "hustlers."
Best proposition of a century. Full par
ticulars for &c stamp. Rodgers Bros.
Cutlery Co.. Muskegon, Mich. 2-21-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
s4750-$175o cash. balance l, 2 and years;
lot 20x100 feet, with one-story brick
store; South 10th ST., near Ave. C. Will
enhance.
$4o00-51x15O feet with nice Groom house.
South nth st, near Ave. I. Terms II
wished.
$2000-One-fourth cash. balance easy; beau.
tiful lot. 40x2o7; South 18th St, near 10th
ave.
s125o-s250 cash, balance SIG per month; lot
50x170; with good, new broom cottage.
West End car line.
s2500-Choice corner, 120x120. Highland
ave. and 30th ST. VIII make two large
lots; very desirable.
FOR RENT.
Nice Groom cottage. newly papered
$50 s. 26th st. go. :. :. :. ;. :. 500 90
Nice 4-room cottage. 3107 Ave. G. .. 1880
Nice 5-room cottage. 2502 Ave. e. :. ;. 1900
Nice 5-room cottage. 400 N. 18th ave. 20.01
Store ia N. 18th st. :. 1000
Store. Morris ave-. near zvth st. -. 1900
SMITH e. STiLLMAN.
2004h First Avenue.