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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-04-14

The man to pick out to appreciate
the joke you want to tell him is the
fellow who is waiting to borrow SIS
from you when you get through telling
it-Ncw York Press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-04-14

Splendid New Attractions i'm Silks.
We offer to-day two splendid values in Fancy
Silks.
Corean Silk, an entirely new fabric, closely
resembling imported Pongee, but at about half
the price. 81 inches wide, fine quality, in white,
cream, light blue, navy blue, champagne and
black. Particularly desirable for waists and
shirt waist suits, Very special value at H0C
per yard, ....................-.O -
Cheney's best quality printed Foulards
Very popular for summer dresses. A fine assort
ment of patterns in beautiful light colors, "a
inches wide. Usual price 81 a yard. eoc
We continue to offer these standard qualities
in Black Silks, all the most wanted weaves at
prices lower than they have ever been sold be-
fore.
19INCH RLACK TAFFETA, Forbes & Wal
lace brand 79c quality, for this sale, CSC
36-INCH BLACK LINING TAFFETA, 69c
quality, for this sale, 55c
s6-INCH BLACK TAFFETA, soc qnality, for
this sale, ..- ...-.-. 69c
24-INCH BLACK CHINA SILK, SOC quality,
for this sale, 39c
24INCH BLACK CREPE DE CHINE. soc
quality, for this sale, 75c
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-04-14

man who shows no defects is a
fool or a hypccrlte whom we should
fIistrI-St .--Jouhert
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-04-14

Whoever makes the fewest persons
uneasy is the best bred in the COM
pany.-Swift.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-04-14
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish In Devoe's Var
nish Floor Paint; costs cents more a
quart though. Sold by H. Chapman &
Co. a14ie15
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-04-14
Our Entire Line of Womens Tailored Suits
f. Marked Down to Cost

We of fine
is n the
graceful pleasing
and
black leading
Suit should this line window
All prices al
off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Second Award.

tBy Thomas Henley, Class H., B.)
 The advantages of new high school to Birmingham will be twofold, directly to the inhabitants of the city, and indirect ly to the city itself as a unit.
 The public schools of city arc the best index to its citizenship, and it, therefore. follows that the better the schools, the Letter the citizenship. The age at which pupils attend the high school is that in which their characters are largely devel- oped, and in which ideals are formed that influence the whole course of their after life. Can the fathers deny that it Is their sacred duty to see that their children are surrounded at this period of life by every thing that would tend to direct their as pirations and ambitions Into the highest and noblest channels? It is an injustice to the pupils to force them to spend a large part of their time in such unfavor- able aesthetic conditions as now confront them. Rut the new high school will change all this and enable Us to turn out a better class of citizenship, better pre- pared to cope with the problems which confront us.
 The good to the city cannot be estimat- cd; it wilt help increase the value If real es tate; 1t will help to beautify the sur foundings, and finally, 1t will build up our reputation abroad. aiding us to reach that position which we fondly hope to attain the name of leading the south, not only in industry, in business in manufacture. Lut in education and culture as well. Our city has all else necessary to make 1t an i6eal place of residence-be7utifu homes magnificent churches excellent grammar schools. she only lacks an adequate and modern high school building When this Is secured we can point with pride to our community as embodying all the 6es esirable components of municipality.
 And So the new high school the last step in most efficient and thorough ed ucational system. will for many years hence, reflect honor and credit upon the public spiritedness and foresight of the citizens of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Henry J, Weiss, Jr,, Wins the First Prize in the Com-
 position Contest
SECOND AWARD WENT ID
 THOS. HENLEY OF CLASS Il.
Sam cIabaueh Was Third Successful contestant-Great Interest In Con- test Arranged By Aee-Herald
 and Cunningham.

BOUT two weeks ago The A Age-Herald arranged for con test among the students of the Birmingham high school. offer ing three prizes for the best editorial on the Advantages of the New High School" In some way there was mis- understanding about the matter and the pupils prepared compositions on the sub feet. instead of editorials. However the contest will stand and The Age-Herald takes pleasure in announcing the prize winners as follows:
 First prize, valued at s5. won by Henry J. Weiss, Jr., of class II, B.
 Second prize, valued at $3, won by Thomas Henley. of class II, A.
 Third prize valued at B, won by Sam Clabaugh, of class II, A.
 In commenting up on the decision of the iudges of the contests, Prof. J. B. Cum ringham, principal of the Birmingham high school adds: "The characteristics of a good editorial differ from those of a good composition. The terms were: .Composition contest, offered to pupils of Birmingham high school, all classes, both sexs: subject, Advantages of the New High School. The awards are made on the basis of composition writing and take note of three clements:
 Misunderstanding, punctuation, sen~ tence structure.
 Material-Keeping within scope of sub feet, points introduced in support of con- tention, etc.
 'Artistc-Arrangement style, individu- ality etc.
 aThe compositions were put first into the hands of q committee consisting of the presidents of the four societies in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
6Rv Dewitt Gibson. Class IT RI


 The most significant fact in the de- velopment of our country for the past fifty years is the rapid growth of public schools into a position commanding re- spect and confidence. This is an age of development and transition. multitude of hopes and expectations are centered upon the schools The cry is, "Oppor- tnnity for all" and that opportunity the highest and best.
 The most that can be done by a school Is to give the pupil the power of self help. Life demands of the young gradu- ate that he be ablebodied, quick in adap- tation. He should be a lover of work and find his chief enjoyment in over coming difficulties. He must be ambiti- ous. upright and honorable, free from vicious habits. His mind should be in sympathy with modern things and mod ern problems. Indeed, he must be able to answer the question, What do you know?"
 When and where can these demands be satisfied? If education is not secured in youth when Is it? Surely very seldom in the days of gray hairs and spectacles. Then, most naturally if this be true. and pity 1t is true. and true it is pity the ability to answer the demands of life is secured in the high school.
 The Birmingham High School has been doing it's duty in this regard for many years. It has turned out men and wo- men of marked ability, highest character. and energy Does 1t not deserve un- stinted praise? But the present school is seriously handicapped by having to deal with new conditions and difficult developments In the harness of antiquated surroundings. To surmount this, recog- ntion and legislation has been secured despite the active opposition of those for whose highest interest the struggle has been carried on, and by those living outside the city's boundaries who will be greatly influenced by the excellent type of American citizenship that shall be pro- duced in the new high school. Is this not advantageous to them and us? The advantages to children, both male and female offered by the new high school can be nothing but great Here they can obtain Knowledge, can be trained and developed into citizens able to with stan1 the demands and requirements of life as set forth in preceding paragraphs, The advantages of a new high school to Birmingham are immense to say the least | 1t will be a source of learning, a reser- 1 voir of brave and intelligent manhood 1 from which this district can freely draw | Here is an institution where father may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Third Award.

(By Sam Clabaugh. Class IL, Al
 Now that the bonds have been sold and we are undoubtedly to have a new high school. we may, with pleasure, look for ward to the numerous advantages of such a building. In the past the dream of a new high school has been an empty one and the subject of many joke and es- say, but now we will cease to construct air castles and erect a real building that will arouse Atlanta's envy.
 A properly heated and ventilated school house is not only an advantage but a necessity to this thriving community, for the prosperity of the Birmingham of to- morrow is dependent not only on the mental ability of it's citizens, but on the physical as we'll
 What is the use of bringing up a pupil through the grammar grades and have him debarred from the high school? "A little learning is a dangerous thing" for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
epv Eva Sandman. Class III Bo

A new high school Who among all the thousands of patriotic citizens of Bir- mingham would not feel a thrill of pride at the very sound of these words? The little boys stand ready to doff their caps 10 the great body of men, called the city fathers for holding out such brilliant prospects to them. The little girls are busy discussing the new project. The pupils who are at present confined with in the narrow walls of the old building, go about with beaming faces, happy to think of what is in store for most of them The faithful alumni rejoice to see the fruits of their efforts about to ripen. The patient and long-suffering teachers are eagerly anticipating the mueh-needed change Last but not least. the parents are delighted at the prospect of propely constructed, sanitary building in which their children may complete their edu- cation. Thus, the first great advantage is gained by causing happy thoughts and smiling countenanees to the whole com munity.
 The new high school will be a magnifi- cent structure containing large. well venti- lated rooms, study hall a well equip ped library, beautiful club rooms, a music room, large gymnasium for the boys, physical and chemical laboratories, a fine technological department and a vast assembly hall, large enough to be used as a lecture hall whenever neces- sary. Suitable grounds will be furnish the pupils fresh air at recess and this will result in better health for every one. With all of these essentials com fortably furnished the work of the school and of the individual pupils will be so facilitated that the teachers will have much more time to study new methods for the hetterment of the school.
 To the city the advantages of the new nigh school will be manifold. For ex- ample, if will create a civic pride in every inhabitant of our thriving city. Then 1t will act as a magnet to strangers. who, seeing the educational advantages our city offers for their children, will flock here and thereby materially increase the population. This will mean more tax payers and In the end 1t will lead to the abolishment of tuition With larger school facilities nonresident pupils can be admitted and this will also help tc increase the public revenue and in turn | other municipal affairs will be benefited The energetic boys of the Yancey Lib rary Society have already devised all
 plans for our new high school so | Let us then be up and doing,
 Working early, working late;
 l Putting forth our best endeavors l For a high school up-to-date.
 (By Agnes Roberts, Class IV1 "A thing of beauty Is a Joy forever; Its lovelfness increases; it will never I Pass into nothingness."
 So, indeed, to the pupils seemed the olf high school, but at last deliveranee hal 1 almost reached them Just as Fulton re 1 alized the power of steam, so the peopl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

Since the good citizens of Birmingham have seen fit to erect high school for the young people of their city, the stu dents who are at present occupying the old building wish to make known to the public some of the advantages that a larger edifiee will present 10 the future sons and daughters of Vulcan.
 Let 1t be first known that morality is the basis of all noble and mighty things; thus in the high school 1t is the first as well as the last lesson that Is taught Not morality in it's narrow sense, but in that unlimited scope pertaining to a sound character, an intelligent controlling con- science, and business and civic honor Morality is the result of moral train- ing-it is moral living, self directed.'
 But morality is only one essential of a model man-he should also be cultured, , that Is, he should possess a wide range of knowledge which constitute general intelligence, and bestows refined taste and good judgment Culture makes the ''all around' men and women who are able to get most out of life in it's high est phase.
 Now that the pupil has been prepared to appreciate the beauties of life, he is taught how to make use of his knowl- edge First by the training of discipline by which vigor is cultivated, the mind made alert and capable or loslcal feason- ing so that the man or woman IS ready" and capable of grasping new sit- nations and meeting new difficulties. But he is not yet ready to step into this world of progress until his knowledge is welded into one solid ingot-that of practical utility: for if he does not know how to use his knowledge, then most of his training is of no value. Utility is that essential which helps the man or woman to make a way in the world, and gives him a sense of business responsibility.
 Now, hope it is understood why the hundreds of children who can be accom- modated by the erection of the new high school will have so many advantages and opportunities whereas the pupils who are rejected every year on account of the crowded condition Of the present struct- ure, are left to struggle in the sea of life in an incompleted vessel. In this great commercial district, where young men and women of character, of knowledge, and of energy are wanted, the graduate of the Birmingham high school will have a chance to take advantage of it's count legs riches And the future Birmingham will not only be an honor to her state,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
White Goods---Mdy Sale.
 For School Exercises, Graduation. Etc

40-INCH SWISS NULL, close, smooth weave, as pretty as cRo Chiffon. Price per yard ....... -oO
 PERSIAN LAWN. We have reduced all our qualities in price during this ssle' ,s1 ,oi will .Is be per yard '21s'' 25c ioCt <OC duu
 10000 yards 40-inch White Lawn in mill ends, run from l to 10 yards. Same quality costs elsewhere 15c per yard Just the goods for drop skirts for pure white dresss. On 10o center table, at per yard -. IOC
 38-INCH BATISTE CLUNY. This beautiful fabric ranges in price, per yard, from 18c, 20c, 25c BOG 0So and... ....s... ......'''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

4O-INCH EGYPTIAN TISSUE LAWN, close fine weave. 6c Per yard... ... ............'
 48-INCH PLUMETES SOLE, a SOIL as well as highly mercerizer, thin as gauge, making an ideal fabric TOT graduating dresses. Price n0o per yard. ..... ......''.''
 45-INCH PERSIAN LAWN, extra good quality, just the goods for light sheer little white suit. 99c Price per yard ................
 48-INCH CHIFFON, nothing takes it's place for a real dainty, 10o light, airy dress. Price, per yd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
LESLIE HOSIERY AT 25c AND 50C PAIR

Even more sensational values than predomina- ted at our 59c Hosiery sale last week. big sur plus stock added to ike stock
 Last week we closed deal with one of the large importing houses securing stock of surplus Hosiery at nearly half price.
 The deal represents one of the most important deals in Hosiery this year. The goods are the finest grades of lise thread stockings
 Our good fortune in securing this purchase makes it possible for you to buy at this sale Lsle Thread Stockings at 25c and soc pair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

high school. and one pupil selected by these four; second, this committees re- port was reviewed by a teacher of En- glish. The report and it's review resulted in exact agreement
 A great deal of interest was manifest ed in the contest. Professor Cunningham repcrts. The articles of the three prize winners and A number of others are print ed this morning. The three prize-wlnners are requested to call at the editorial rooms of The Age-H Herald tomorrow af- fernoon at 4 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

1t breeds anarehlsm, and that crime has ruined more nations than one. If s1o0.- ooO building will dc anything toward the suppression ot anarchy Il will be d gilt edged investment. Sidewalk education will be dealt a severe blow and boys whose highest ambitions have been to be highwaymen or anarchists will be edu- cated and given higher ideals.
 Parents and children will be relieved of the fear of a catastrophe in case of a fire and the children themselves will be safe..
 Then from a commercial standpoint. it will also be beneficial Many industries. which in the past have stayed away, will now be located and help build the great est city in the south Nonresident pupils will be admitted and their tuition will make the school nearlf self-sustain- ing.
 When the new. high school is completed there will be nothing small about Bir- mingham except her union depot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

send his son or daughter to be supplied with the undoubted and undisputed neces- sity of success and true democracy. lib- eral education and character. Will not the new high school be an adornment to the city2 Will It not bring reputable citizens to Birmingham2 Yes, true man cannot mistake the good and great ad= vantages offered by a noble institution. Then. s.it follows as the night the day" we should be proud of our new high school. and 1t deserves the undivided sup nnrt of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Notion Department Ott6rlnQS for the Mdu Sale

We will sell several kinds of Spool Cotton and Silk Think of this! 200 yard spools, Kings" machine Thread, black or white; OSo dozen spools.... .... ...
 Kings" 800 yard Sewing Cotton, in white, No. 20 to 50, at, S0o uOZeH. '...
 The Best A 1 Six Cord Spool Cotton. in white or black, all numbers, R0n 8 to 100-six for 25c, or dozen. ooo
 Black Sewing Silk, 50-yard spools; special price, 1our spools for OSc loo or, dozen. -. .... .,.. =.
 Household Ammonia, large size bottle, Violet Perfume" lQc 25c kind for... .... .... ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS WRITE ON
 ADVANTAGES OF NEW BUILDING

but to her country. She will be the me- tropo1is of Dixie. and old Vulcan will up- lift his other arm and clutch in his ighty grasp a victorious wreath of. lau- rel, intermingled with the Crimson and White"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
5, Drdperies, Etc.
 Linens, Linens.

Beautiful quality Shirt Waist Linen, 36 inches wide, all pure linen. oQo Only, per yard... =. ........ ooo
 Other grades at 49c, 5ec, 6ec, up to S1.o0 a yard.
 Linen Cambric, suitable weight for shirt waists and suits; also, the sheer quality at, per yard, 49c, 59c , 00 ana up lo... ............
 Hemstitched Damask Towels, 20x40 inches. heavy quality. 10a
 Knotted Fringe Damask Towels, colored borders, sizes 22x46 inches. Specitl, Pic each, or. , % dozen... =. ... =. ........ -'oc E All pure Linen Huck Towel, 19x3S inches, worth $500 dozen, for , oQ today only. dozen ............
 Hemstitched all pure linen Huck Towels, regular price 35c O6o each; now, each .. ....... ~oO
 Heavy Unbleached Towel, size 22x48 inches, our $40 per dozen Towels. We sch them now I H0 at dozen. =. ....... l.oU
 Heavy Bleached Bath Towels, 19x3s inches, at. per l 50 dozen. ... Il. -. .........
 Wash Rags, nice quality, 1Qa dozen. =. -. ..........s. ic0
 Heavier quality at, 1Eo each, toc and d.... -. ........ Ioo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

We'll offer several hundred pieces of Wash Goods at less than the price of raw cotton.
 Wash goods, for shirt waists, kim onas, dresses and children's wear Madras and zephyr ginghams, chey- iots, sheer fabrics-and black 0o goods, at, yard. ... .... -.
 Bourette nouveate suitings, Russian Galatea, Toile de Laine, French Voile, habutai pique, Swiss plumetis, and other seasonable fabrics, clo yard .. .... ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

In the Lot at 25c-There are fine imported Lisle Thread Stockings, all over laces, black and colors, cluster and boyaden stripes, heather mixtures and fine silk embroidered ankles you will have a very large assortment to select from, "all sizes,' per Oko pair ... -. .... .... ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
First Award

(By Henry J. Weiss. Jr, Class IL, B. .sThere is a tide In the affairs of men Which, when taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
 -Shakespeare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Wash Goods Greatly Reduced.

Wash goods novelties, over o000 yards. of various makes--goods that have sold as high as 39c, at, loo
 NovaIis, the most attractive cotton fabric ever made. rivals in beauty tha finest foulard silk finds it necessary to inform customers that it Is OEo not silk, but cotton; yard ..... -OC
 Silk muslin, good shades, self-col- ored woven polka dots; also, printed embroidery silk muslins, oSo yard ... .... .... .... -. o1o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Suit Cases, Trunks, Etc.

$100 o $500 Suit full well brad ed other ID o 5000 TRNKsWMens Trunks Ssf5 and to Sooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

The soc Lot contains-H of the seasons latest styles of fine Lisle Thread Stockings, with silk embroid- cred ankles, alloyer laces, and ex- tracted bow knots, also polka dots and vertical stripes. Many in new tan shades, navy and cadet blues, also the new champagne shades, at S0o per pair.... -. .... .... -. oOC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Linen Department And White Goods Section.

36-inch Curtain Swisses in dots fancy and stripe patterns; regular 12hc quality. Special at, I0c
 4O-inch Curtain Swiss, in stripes only; splendid quality, only 0c
 3einch Dolly Warden Curtain Swiss, beautiful patterns and colors, ho worth 200 yard, at, yard. ..... ioo
 12hc Silkolines, light and dark colors, beautiful patterns; 10o only, yard.... .... .... ....
 Heavy quality Cretonnes, beautiful assortment of colors and pat 1Eo terms, at, yard.... .... .... .. ioO
 Good quality 36-inch Denim, nice colors, worth 200; now, 15o yard. .... .... ....
 Ruffled Muslin Curtains, nice qual- ity, yards long, worth $1.00 7Eo pair. Special, pair.... .... -. soo
 RuffIed Muslin Curtains, worth s2.00 and $2.50, now, pair, S1.75 co and. .... .... ....
 These Curtains are of the incest quality, large assortment of patterns.
 Window Shades, 3x7 feet, on first class spring rollers, in colors oEo only; now, each.... .... .... -oO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

Plain Strong Ammonia, 7n bottle. -. .... .... .... ... ~
 Fancy Silk 35c, Ruffled Elas- 1Qo tic for.... .... ....
 "Our Queen" Toilet Soap, 3 1Oo cakes for.... .... ....
 Dexter Knitting Cotton, Sa ball .... .... ........ ~
 800 punches of 1Oc finishing Ro Braids, choice. .... OO
 A l Rubber Shields at 1Eo 5c, 1oc and. .... .... .... IoO
 Fine Taffeta Wash Ribbon, loo up to No 80; choice. .... IOC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
tBy Bert NJ. Meadow, Class I.v1

value which will arise from the erectioa of the new high school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

EXTRA SPECIAL Ladies' all silk low neck and sleeveless summer Vests, in pink, blue or black, foc regular value; choice QQo at.... .... .... .... .... ...'