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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-14

1t is a good thing for a college grad
uate to step into a. position paying a
salary of eight thousand dollars a year
as did a graduate Of Harvard. But there
will be a howl from some people When
1T Is learned that his position at this
good salary is as pitcher of the New
York American league club.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-14

The New York World heads a local
article: Three Angry Wives after
One Husband" That poor devil has
u sympathies, even if he has twice
committed the crime Of bigamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-14

The business OF the disappearance
syndicate IL very active just now, and
suicide mania is acute. Is il the sun
spots?-Atlanta Constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
LIBERTY BELL AT FAIR.
Decided That Precious Relic Shall Be
 Taken to St. Louis.


 St. Louis May 14.-At last 1t has been determined that the old Liberty Bell will be brought to the worlds fair Many objections to its removal from Philadel- rhia were offered at first; but these have been overcome, largely because of an ap- peal from 10000 St. Louis public school children.
 The Liberty Bell, which will be placed on view in the Pennsylvania state build ing, is Amerlca's most priceless material treasure. No other object Is so beloved by the people. Liberty Bell belongs to the nation. On July 4, 1776, the bell, even then many years old, rang out the news of the Declaration of Independence, pro- claiming liberty to the American colo nists
 The bell was made in England in 1752. Moulded in the metal just below the crown Is the imperishable inscription: Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land to All the Inhabitants Thereof" While tolllng for the death of Chief Justice John Marshall, in 1885, the bell was cracked and its silvery tones were lost forever. Every effort to restore it's tone proved unavailng.
 In Independence hall. Philadelphia, where Liberty Bell proclaimed independ- ence 12S years ago, the precious relic has teen carefully preserved. It Is mounted upon rollers so that 1t can be taken out rapidly in case of fire. The bell has been seen at several expositions, but for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
SUNDAY IN BIRMINGHAM.
BY WILL AM RYAN.

While some of the pastors In Rirming- ham Insist from time to time upon a stricter observance of the Lords Day, 1t Is a noteworthy fact that this communi- ty keeps Sunday in a remarkably decor ous manner. It will certainly compare | favorably in this respect with those older cities that have long enjoyed the reputa- tion of being orderly and law-abiding.
 Birmingham is a great church-going town and without referring to statistics | it is reasonable to say that the propor- ton of men and women who attend wor- ship at least once every Sunday is larger here than 1t Is in the average American city. And the people who do not gc to church recognize the day as time for rest and relaxation, deporting them selves In a way which seems from their point of view at least to be altogether rational.
 In the Christian families of Birming- ham Sunday morning does not invite idle ness. On the contrary, It is a time of much stir. new week has begun and before the sun is we'll up many devout souls are off for an early service The streets that were crowded wi h traffic on Saturday now present scenes of an entire ly different character. The only secular work which IS in evidence Is that which is regarded as necessary or which is sanctioned by public sentiment.
 The newsboys, the boofblacks, and the street car motormen and conductors are busy, and so, too, are the keepers of res taurants in the early hours of this bless ed day. Sunday school and church ab- sorb the minds of the majority.
 If this Sunday morning greets us with clear sky happy children in bright array and consecrated teachers will throng the approaches to houses of God. Shortly be- fore o'clock a stream of children flows into St Pauls Catholic church. And half hour later hundreds of teachers ond thousands of children are seen hurrying to the Protestant churches. At the First Methodist church, the Church of the Ad- vent, the First Baptist, the First Pres byterian, the Central Presbyterian and the Cumberland Presbyterian the little ones present themselves in great num- bers.
 The faithful who attend the high mass at St. Pauls are in their seats by half past 10 o'clock Protestant church-goers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

are not due in the pews until II o'clock. In some Of the larger houses of worship, however the pews are pretty well filled quarter of an hour before the appointed time.
 There Is not a church in Birmingham that IS not well attended. In the more fiourishing churches an empty pew Is rare exception.
 The city Is noted for it's good preachers. Not few of them are scholarly men, who prepare their sermons with care. Nearly all of the pastors whether their discourses are marked by originality or whether their periods are well rounded or not, have a message for their people and hold the close attention of the serious minded.
 When the congregations disperse the streets are scenes of wonderful animation and color. Southern church goers dress in gayer effects than church goers in the east. This Is generally remarked by vis- ltors who come from Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Models of style are seen at every church and the young wo- men think they are violating no principle of religion in dressing according to the most up-to-date modes.
 Between 1 D. m. and D. m. the thor cughfares are comparatively deserted, but when dinner is over crowds pour into the streets again, and on a clear Sunday af- ternoon the principal corners are con- gested with humanity waiting for street cars bound for the suburbs. It Is in the afternoon that men, women and children are observed In the greatest numbers, for church members and the ungodly are alike bent on little outing. Fresh air and change of scene are needed by the multitude and a ride to the Highlands, East Lake, Bessemer. or Ensley Is re- freshing and joyous. A larger number Of people visit East Lake than any of the other suburbs, but if 1 am a judge or 1andscape the most beautiful views here abouts this side of the mountain top are those which we find between Birming- ham and Bessemer. Just beyond the city limits, little stretches of woodland appear and before Hawkins spring is reached many A glade and dell has charmed the eve and tranquilized the mind.
 It is nightfall before the crowds return from their outing. Some of the people seem n little jaded and lne small children are often tired and fretful, but the airing and the change from week day routine have been of real benefit. Certain 1t Is every toiler rejoices In his heart that the sabbath was made for man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

ousness, when the reading public satiate themselves with amusing novels with questions of human character, a little book like The Panorama of Sleep comes into notice not only as a novelty, but as an awakener of soul and purpose"
 It seems that the dreams were all the authors, and confident that they were sent for some purpose, she wrote them out in allegorical form and had them pub lished. Consequently a divine symbolism pervades all. An uplifting and inspra- tion and a beauty of imagery and wealth of ord-pieture betolen rare gifts in the writer's mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
vELmALINE

Last week on CUTICLEN I boldly spoke. And told the truth, that's no joke, This week MISS VELMALINE do pre-
 sent
 On beauties mission, she is sent
 1 KNOW that VELMALINE is the most RELIABLE toilet powder. It Is made of the most desirable articles for a Pure Perfect Powder. It is good for Infants, Children, Ladies. No Starch. Lead or Bismuth in SWEET VFLMA- LINE. It beautifies the complexion, con- ceals blemishes, relieves itchings, is curative for chaffing and pricklyheat.
 Nothing under the canopy of heaven is made with more HONOR than this pow der.
 Price loc (almost enough to half fill or dinary powder box) mailed on receipt of price.
 Don't forget that CUTICLEN is the peer of ANY OINTMENT, as a family remedy, has no equal, alf ailments are dispelled by it's use requiring an ointment 5oooo Formulas for sale, ask for what you require. AGENTS WANTED, liberal proposition to offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
EXCURSION RATES.
To Mobile and Return Via Southern
 Railway.

Account General Assembly Presbyterian church, Southern Railway announces rate of one first-class fare plus 25 cents to Mobile and return. Tickets will be sold May F and IS, final limit May 26, 1904
 For sleeping car reservations apply passenger office Morris hotel building, telephone ST. J. N. Harrison, district passenger agent, Birmingham. Ala b-10-9t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Perfect Painless Dentistry.

From the Lahore Tribune.
 When a Chinaman wants to have a tooth drawn he feels no nervous appre- hension of pain, for the excellent req son that he knows his dentist will not infiict any. The latter simply rubs a sec ret powder over the aching tooth. After about five minutes the patient sneezes and tho tooth falls out. Many attempts have been made by Europeans to get some of this mysterious powder. but no one has yet succeeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

ferering man and woman could feel what your medi- cine can and will do." (Hon.) T. o. Neely, Capt. Com pany F, Ohio Vol unteers, Ravinia- III.
 Like a skilled soldier, disease att tacks the weakest spot, and in nine fy-nine cases out of a hundred this is the kidneys, or liver, where prac- tieally all the most dangerous and complicated diseases have their start.
 When once the kidneys and liver become diseased there can be no health, for on these important organs fall the complicated work of keeping the body free from the poisonous waste matters d a 1 l y thrown off by the system,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

first time it Is now coming west of the Mississippi river, and this will afford op- portunlty to millions of citizens who have not seen the bell That 1t will prove one of the most interesting features of the great exposition is not to be disputed, in view of the reverence fin which the old bell is held by all patriotic people.
 A special position in the Pennsylvania building was provided for the bell by ar chitects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

 make a f a S
 
  nation the bladder and urinary headache back indigestion dy diabetes
  suhbor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Good Work of Labor Unions.

From the Boston Transcript.
 The bill just signed by Gov. Odell abol- ishing tenement-house swer shops Is a refreshing example of the good labor unions can do if they will only take l!t- tle time from less rraiseworthy activities outside of earning bread and butter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
THE ONE POSITIVE KIDNEY CURE.

 leading hospitals thirty the certain for
  I a exceed for WARMERS SAFE CUE; 1t will mo he a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

SONG OF THE OLD DECANTER By Warfield Creath Richardson. There was an old decanter and its mouth
 was gaping wide; The rosy wine had ebbed away and left
 it's crystal side And the wind went humming, humming
 up and down 1t softly flew, And through the reed-like hollow neck
 the widest numbers blew. l placed 1t in the window, where the
 breeze was coming free. And fancied that its pale mouth sang the
 queerest strains to me: "They tell me-puny conquerers-the
 plague has slain its ten, And war its hundred thousands of the
 very best of men; But P'-'twas thus the bottle spoke-"but
 I have slaughtered more Than all your doughty conquerors so
 famed and feared of yore. Then come, ye youths and maidens, all,
 come drink from out my cup The beverage that dulls the brain and
 burns the spirit up; That puts to shame the crimson blade
 that stays It's scores below. For have deluged millions with the lava
 tide of woe. Though in, the swathe of battle darkest
 waves of blood may roll Yet while I kill the body I have damned
 the very soul. The cholera, the plague the sword such
 ruin never wrought As in mirth or malice on the innocent
 have brought. And still I breathe upon them and they
 shrink before my breath. While year by year my thousands tread
 the dusty road to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

About a year ago had as bad g case of kidney and liver disease as man could have and live. was so weak that I could hardly sit up. ana everything swan before my eyes.
 The medicine the doctor prescribed seemed only to poison my system and to make me worse. My wife begged me to try Warmers s a f 6 Cure, and to please her did so. To say that I owe my life to It but halt tells the story.
 My appetite was quickly restored. my body was nour- ished and new life seemed to flow through my veins. and in three months I was a we'll, s t r n 2. healthy man once more.
 I wish every suf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Be safe-cook with Gas.

Grand free concert at East Lake every Sunday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Sale Of KlmOndS and
 Dr6SSinQ Sd60u6S

All of our $1.00 Kimonas and Dressing Sacques will be placed on sale at S5c. This includes long and short Kimonas in plain white or in colors. fancy borders or plain. Dressing Saeques in white, all eolors and black. These are we'll made garments from our regular stock. For Monday and QSo and Tuesday only. ... -. ocC
 Our 50c line of Dressing Sacques and Kimonas, made of nice quality lawn, neatly trimmed; Mon QRo day and Tuesday only.... .ocO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Owes Life to Warmers Safe Cure Capt. Nicely. Ohio Volunteers.

Kidney Made
 Me We'll lnsThree Months"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
A. s. GABRIEL,
 PHARMACIST,
 No. IA 5sth St.. Birmingham.
A Seasoned Rustic.

From Harper's Weekly.
 The young daughter of a prominent New York financier, who had passed most of her years either in the city or at the large summer resorts, recently paid her first visit to a real country home. She was anxious to show that she was not alto- yether ignorant of rural conditions, and when dish of honey was set before her Dn the breakfast table she saw her oppor- unity
 "Ah." she said cerelessly. q see you keep a bee" I You'd like cooking with Gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
OLD POEM RECLAIMED

The sermon of Dr. Frank De Witt Ta1- mage, published in The Age-Herald May l. is especially addressed to young men. It warns them against strong drink and concludes an earnest appeal by the reel tation of an anonymous poem which the speaker states fell into his hands many years ago."
 This poem has had a somewhat varied career. It first saw the light in the Crystal Fount," published at Tuscaloosa, and like many another bantling of a care less father went out to make it's way in a cold and unfeeling world. Later, 1t was set to music by Professor Root of Gin cinnati and appeared in a collection of his Hymns and Tunes It still continued to go the rounds of the press without tag until a friend of the author in the Christian Advocate of Nashville res- cued it for the time being from it's hap less anonymity.
 Originally, to give it a more striking effect 1t was set up by the printer in the shape of decanter, and copy of it in that form may still be seen in the scrap books of the long ago.
 When the poem first appeared the au- thor, then young man, was editing the Crystal Fount' of Tuscaloosa, John Warren, publisher. In 1s46 he conducted the Orion" of Montgomery. These were the two first temperance papers publish ed in Alabama.
 Herewith is appended the poem with the name of the author, who will be recog- nized as an old offender. who has often been pilloried by the grave and sedate for his temerity in attempting Ito build the lofty rhyme"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
ans

A real necessity now. We have splendid collection, representing all the ideas of the fan-maker from the very handsome white gauge at $400 down to the useful everyday folding Jap, and palm leaf fans at 5 cents.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
COST or ALIENS LIVING.
Chinese Spend $40, japanese
$3.50 Per NoRth.

Salem-Tne cost OF living of Chinese
and japanese laborers form a part of
the biennial report of Labor Commits
sionef O. P. Hoff and it is shown that
the expense of the formtr is TAO per
month and of the latter $3.50 per
month. The information was derived
from numerous reliable sources and
the figures given are an average of the
estimates received.
Though the total difference in the
cost of living is not great between the
two nationalities, there is great differ
ence in the proportion of the money
expended for American goods. A COM
paIison is thus made:
Of the total cost of living for Japan
ese, S5 per cent is for food and of this
81 per cent is American product and 13
per cent foreign. The expense for
clothes is Is per cent of the total, and
all of this is for American goods.
: Of the total cost of living for Chi
nese, 81 per cent is for food, and of this
25 per cent is for American goods and
rs per cent for foreign. The expense
of clothes Is - per cent Of the total,
and all of this is for American goods.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
OUT or SERVICE.
The President Moves in SioCum
Disaster Inquiry.

Washington, Oct. '19.-The report OF
the United States comm ission of inves-
tigation into the disaster TO the steam
er General Slocum was made pu alic to-
day. In connection wi the import
ant findings OF the commission pre-
sented in the report, President Roose-
velt, to whom the report was sub
mitted, has written letter 10 Secretary
Metcalf, of the department of COM
merce and labor, briefly summarizing
the report and directing him 10: ca ~
into effect the recommendations OF the
commission.
The president also directs that Rob.
ert S. Rodie, supervising inspector OF
the second district, steamboat 1nspec-
tion service, and James A. Dumont
and Thomas H Barrett, local inspec-
tors, in charge Of the port of New
York, be discharged from the service,
the commission holding them directly
responsible for the laxity of the steam
boat inspection to which the Slocum
disaster was directly attributable.
Appended to the report is a report
from the department of justice on the
criminal proceedings connected with
the disaster and the life-preeerveI
cases.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
Athena Wheat Crop Shipped.

Athena-But little of Athena's i'm
mense crop of wheat remains in the
warehouses, with the exception of that
purchased and stored here by the mill.
AS the greater part was sold early in
the season and Slipped before cars be-
came scarce, there remains but small
part of the crop to be shipped. The
Preston-Parton Milling company pur-
chased about 100000 bushels at
Adams, Eastland and Athena, and have
their warehouses fllel to their capac-
ity. The elevator could not be used
this season owing to it's unfinished con-
dition and lack OF machinery. As soon
as power can~be obtained part of the
bins will be filed for immediate Us .
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
COLORADO TRAINS COLLIDE.
One Nan Is Dead and Fifteen 9th.
erS Injured, Two Badly.

Pueblo, Oct. 1S:-As a result of
head on collision today between the
east bound Californ mia limited passenger
train No. 6 and a west bound freight
train on the Denver & Rio Grande rail-
road mile and a half west of Portland
this forenoons one man, ]. f. Duey,
was 80 badly hurt that he died tonight
and 15 others received injuries two Of
them perhaps fatally. fs-- ..
The accident was due to the failure
of the freight to take the siding at
Portland and allow the passenger train.
which was running on schedule time
and had the right of way, to pass.
Both locomotives we're completely
wrecked, the baggage and express cars
were telescoped and piled up in heap,
the forward end of the day coach was
smashed and five freight cars loaded
with merchandise were demolished.
The Pullman cars were not damaged.
The passenger train was running
about 35 miles, and the freight 20
miles an hour, when the collision oc-
Cured. Great confusion followed the
collision, and exaggerated reports ,e-
garding the disaster we're circulated.
The injured were taken Oh relief
trains to hopitals at Pueblo and Salida.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
SUFfOCATED AT A FIRE.
Four Persons Lose Lives in a New
York Tenement House.

New York. Oct 19.-Four persons
were suffocated and Is were overcome
by smoke IN a fire which gutted five
story brick double tenement house at
Is Moore street, Williamsburg, early
today. Two of the injured. boy and
a girl, pre- badly will die. Incendiarism
is suspected.
The fire originated in the basement
and ran up dumb waiter shaft caus-
ing IL crowded flats to fill rapidly
with smoke. The flames spread
through the fats on the fourth and
fifth floors, and escape for the persons
asleep there was cut off. Firemen and
police did heroic work and soon rescued
more than score, Is of whom were
almost suffocated. These we're removed
to St. GATHERINGS hospital. Two chill
dren among the number were in a dy-
ing condition.
One fireman in attempting daring
rescue was overcome by smoke and had
to De carried out by his fellows.
The loss was only about So, 900.
Several fires occurred in the neighbor-
hood during the early hours today, all
of suspicious origin. They appeared to
have been started by the same hand as
all were discovered in the baeemen,s OF
tenements. Only the one noted, how
ever WAS accompanied by loss of life.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
FEED 5000 SHEEP.
Rugg Bros. Decline to Sell ANY of
Their Holdings.

Rugg Bros. Decline to Sell ANY of
Their Holdings.
Pendleton-Rugg Bros are prepar-
ing to feed their 5000 sheep through
the winter. Five thousand will be fed
on their farm east of this place for
spring mutton and will be sheared iust
before turning on the market. The re-
naming 1000 will be ranged on their
farm east of Pilot Rock and will be
held over the next season for wool.
The. Rugg brothers have nearly 49,
600 acres of land in the mountains on
the head of the Grand r ,nde river in
Union county for summer range and
5000 acres between Birch creex and
Butter creek, where they feed during
the winter. Snow scarcely ever lies on
the ground at the latter ranch, and lit
tie hay needs be fed during tie ~inter
months.
Mr. Rugg says they have no sheep to
sell this fall, although they would have
no trouble in disposing of them should
they 80 desire. Old ewes are selling
from 81 upward and young ewes as
high as $2.75 head, with a market
Tor every sheep. They will keep their
sheep until spring.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-21
OREGON NEWS OF INTEREST
DUTY or COUNTY JUDGES.
British Consular Officers to be In
formed of Subjects Death.

=
-Salem-Governor Chamberlain has
received from the secretaiyaof state of
the United States copy of treaty be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, wherein it is agreed that in
case of the death oi subject of one
country while residing in the other.
and leaving no heirs or testamentary
executors in the country where he died,
it shall be the duty of the local author
tiles to inform the nearest consular
officer of the nation to which the de,
ceased person belonged OF the circum-
stances, in order that the necessary in
formation may be Immediately fol-
1ded to persons Interested.
Acting Secretary of State Loomis
says that the British ambassador COM
plains that the local authorities have
failed to carry out the provisions of
this treaty and that it has sometimes
been found impossible to obtain reports
from administrators in regard to the
distribution of the interstate estates.
The dlty of giving the notice specified,
falls. in this state, upon county judges,
who have charge of probate matters.