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, 1904-06-29
Ring Mountain.

Speaking about mountains, there is
a mountain on the left of the Cum
Minis City o a near the Sunrise mine
which. for singularity and eccentric
ity. takes the cake.
1t is called Ring mountain. partly
because that is its name. and partly
because ON the face OF the mountain
near its top, and plainly visible from
the road, there is a large black ring.
which shows up plainly Il. contrast
with the brown n gray of the noun.
tain itself.
1t is acknowledged by every one
who has seen it to be the %strangest
freaks of nature that this region. so
prolific in such things. can boast.
The soil of this ring is quite dark.
and that is all there is to it. 1t is a
perfect circle. or nearly so. and no
wear and tear of the elements makes
any difference in its singular individ.
uality.
Many theories are advanced as to
the cause of this natural freak, but
none are very thick or durable.
Perhaps there was a big circus in
that locality a thousand years ago,
and the great men of this region were
inside the big tent looking at the an
imals. and all at once the earth began
to swell up at that point and hump
itself like a hired man, and there was
nothing left there except a paralyZed
circus ring. and two or three old jokes,
and the unpaid bill for advertising.
Then again. perhaps it is a fairy
ring. and at night. when the moon is
high in the midsummer sky, and the
bullfrog is softly cooling to its mate.
and the violet-eyed pole cat steals
forth in the silver moonlight, and the
tomcat on Vinegar hill is thrilling a
few bars of something low and soft.
the fairies gather on Ring mountain
and have a huge old time.-Bill Nyc.
, 1904-06-29

The brigand Raisuli, who captured
Perdicaris and Marley and held them
for a ransom. claims to be a patriot.
He claims he would like to see the
country happy and peaceful and is Of
fering to accept the responsibility for
maintaining peace in the country be-
tween Tangier and Fee. The prison
ers found in Raisuli IN educated and
intellectual man. He is a little bit at
variance with the modern idea of free
government to be permitted to have
charge of any considerable portion Of
the country. The limit of his domain
should be about six by eight, properly
barred.
, 1904-06-29
TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF RAIL
ROAD WRECKS.

In the transportation building of the
st. Louis exposition can be seer a new
style Of railway locomotive which has
the engineers cab in front over the
pilot instead of in its usual place in
the rear. The machine was built In
he Henschel locomotive works at Cas-
81 Germany, and is attracting wide
s1rsad attention and discussion. In re-
ceat speed tests this engine maintain
Cd tor considerable distances . speed
Of Ss.12 miles per hour. and the new
Arrangement Of the cab II said to have
, 1904-06-29
Revival of Cattle Business

Persons interested in the cattle in
dutry have reason to expect a revival
of business during the next W years.
Already the prices OF beef on the hooi
are on the upward tendency in eastern
markets. and it seems that western
range beef will rule considerably
stronger this season than was the case
last year Nothing could be more
agreeable in Crook county than the re-
turn of reasonable prices of beef, as
the low prices of the past two years,
together with unwarranted %plunging
among purchasers, have wrought a
hardship in this locality which will be
felt for years.-Corok County Monitor
, 1904-06-29

Booker T. Washington is extremely
polite, although he disclaims being a
politician. While in Chicago the other
day he al asked what he thought OF
the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt
for president. II have nothing to say
on that" he answered. Il am not a
politician" 1t was a clever reply. Had
it would have raised a storm, and il
he had expressed displeasure. ar
equal number would have been offend
ed. Not being in politics, he just sim
ply had nothing to say.
, 1904-06-29

The argument of the thug is being
used in the city Of Chicago. Last Fri
day afternoon. as Alexander G. Allen
was leaving his office at SS La Sale
street, he was assaulted and almost
killed by unknown parties. He is the
attorney for several employers associ,
atoms.
, 1904-06-29

. Word from Lander Is to the effect
that the people have again scaled
down their real estate values and are
doing business on the old basis. 1t is
pleasant to mark up the prices of cor
ner lots even II buyers do not come
along. The toot Of the Belgian Hare
line whistle was only a death rattle.
, 1904-06-29
Halls Family PHI. are the best.

The WaDs.n railroad has just issued
q handsome illustrated Worlds Fair
pamphlet containing q three color map
of st. Louis and the fair grounds and
half tone views OF the principal build
ings. A copy free upon request. p. r.
General Agent, Passenger
Denver. Colo. eodtf
, 1904-06-29
STATE PRESS I'M
Big Men Fror. sundanee-

The fame of Sundance will not down
This city has produced some of the
leading and most distinguished men in
Wyoming. this being especially true
in the judiciary. Judge r. H. Scott.
than whom a more eminent judge and
jurist can not be found in the Rocky
mountain region. was for years a resi-
dent of %Sundance; the lamented Judge
Fowler. genial Joe Stotts and Hon. A.
P, Hanson-all eminent men in state
afairs-were former Sundance citi-
zens. This city now enjoys the high
distinction OF having a representative
at the Annapolis naval academy. Mr..
Franklin Fowler, q native Sundance
boy. having successfully passed the
rigid examination last week. Few
towns of it's age have produced more
noted men tnan has our own Sundance.
Crook County Monitor.
, 1904-06-29

The Washington correspondent OF
the New York Herald says aspirants
for the presidency hope for a declara-
ton from President Roosevelt that he
will not seek a denomination if elected
next fall. This is required, it is held,
in order that the. lists may be clear
for the rival leaders who expect to
make the race for the republican NOM
nation in 1900.
, 1904-06-29
Dowie Will Clean Up

Dowie, the fraud, has returned from
ia campaign in Australia and Eng.
land. He will spend the mex few
weeks in removing the egg stains from
his prophets mantle and will revenge
himself on the inhospitable countries
by delivering a series of more OF less
Leader.
, 1904-06-29
Said BY a Wise Man.

When thou wishest to delight thy.
self, think Of the virtues Of those
who live with thee; for instance, the
activity Of one, and the modesty Of
another. and the hberaiity Of q third,
and some other good quality Of :
fourth. For nothing delights 70 much
- the examples of the virtues when
they are exhibited in the morals Of
those who live with NJ and pressnt
themselves in abundanes ~ far > Il
possible. Wherefore W must keep
them before us."-Marcus Aurslfus.
, 1904-06-29

Vincent H. Perkins of Chicago says
Bryan is the Dowie OF the democratic
party. He certainly has as much
mouth as Dowie, but not half his graft
ing power.
, 1904-06-29
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1904.

This year will be a great one for the
Wyoming stockmen and cowboy can
didates should therefore have their
innings
, 1904-06-29
ALTAR SOCIETY TO
MEET TOMORROW

The Altar society of the Catholic
church will meet at the home of Mrs
James Cordiner, on Eighth street, at
y o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
, 1904-06-29
William Jennings Bryan il

William Jennings Bryan Is planning
to succeed Senator DIETRICH. whose
term will expire on the 4th of ext
March. Somebody should succeed
DIETRICH, OF curse. but Mr.. Bryan is
not the man desired. An effort will
be made by the republicans of Nebras'
ka to keep the f~ree-traders at home.
, 1904-06-29

Boys shoes and clothing a specially
at Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1904-06-29
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
For Congress,
FRANK W. MONDELL.
OF Weston County.
For Governor.
BRYANT B. BROOKS,
OF Natcona County.
For Judge Supreme Court,
CYRUS BEARD,
OF Uinta County.
For Treasurer,
VIM. C. IRVINE
of Laramie County.
Presidential Electors,
j. NJ. WILSON,
of Converse County.
JESSE w. CROSBY,
Of Big Horn County.
ORA HALEY.
of Albany County.
, 1904-06-29

Shirts 1Oc, collars and cuffc 2 C. fiat
work is pieces 15c. City Steam Laun.
dry. Try us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
TO MISS MCCULLOUGH.

Miss Belle DeBardeleben gave danc- ing party last evening at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Walker Percy In com pllment to Miss Bessie Mccullough of Greenville, S. c. A large number of the dancing contingent assembled between the hours of nine and twelve, a buffet luncheon being served them. The invita- tions were only to the unmarried set. The entire lower floor was used for dancing and the veranda was inclosed and decorated with palms and American smilax. Mrs. Percy was unusually hand some in white
 Miss DeBardeleben, who inherits much of the beauty and charm of her lovely sister, Mrs. Percy, was in a ball gown of white.
 Miss Mccullough was one of the beau ties of the evening in pink Miss Dora Northlngton of Prattville and Miss Eliz- abeth Rush of Paris, Texas who are tho guests of Miss DeBardeleben. were nota- bly attractive in pale pink gowns.
 In the dancing party were Miss McCul- lough Miss Rush. Miss Dora Northing- ton, Miss Caroline Chisholm, Miss Eliz- abeth Johnston, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Bessie Jemison, Miss Carrie Cobbs, Miss Edna Coughlan, Miss Florence MeCros- sin, Miss Alberta Fulghum, Miss Grace Hardie, Miss Lucille Lane, Miss Rather inc Earle, Miss Annie Earle, Miss Alice Graham, Miss Mary Anderson, Miss Mar garet Nixon, Miss Marguerite White, Miss Luetta Gregg. Miss Bailey of Frank lin. Tenn, and Miss Asenath Smith of PrattVille.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
WOMEN INTERESTED
 IN RUG AUCTION.

A Birmingham importer where large auction sale of Oriental rugs is in prog ress this week, said yesterday that wo- men We're at last appreciating the lnl- portanee of having beautiful floor eoy- erlngs' and their taste in Oriental rugs had so improved within the last few years that many of them were con noissieurs and no longer dependant upon the taste of the importer.
 That is'' he said, women who are naturally artistic and appreciative are able to judge for themselves of the won derful beauty and eoloring of an antique and can discuss the qualities of rug as intelligently as they criticize pie ture- So cultivated has their taste be- come that I believe that most of the present artistic education is due to the study of Oriental rugs, which are sach an endless delight in their soft and ex- quisite colorings."
 Auctions attract throngs of women, and an Oriental rug auction is most inter- esting place. The woman who has made study of the work of the eastern looms, who has at her tongues end the name of the provinces where the finest hand-loom work in the world is done, and who is able at glance to discern an antique, is the woman whom It is well to watch al an auction, provided that you do not know all these things yourself.
 An auction sale of wonderful old rugs is conducted like sale of pictures. You are given catalogue and each rug is catalogued and you may wander about and look at the old masters on the walls or imagine yourself queen of the Orient in an eastern palace or that you are about to enter Turkish harem
 Then you sit in chairs richly covered over with soft silken rugs while the auctioneer dilates on the history of an antique.
 Women drop in like they do for after noon tea, but they are much more se- rious than at teas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
TO MRS. TUTWILER.

Mrs. Edward Magruder-Tutwiler enter tained yesterday afternoon with eharac- teristic hospitality in compliment to Mrs. Temple Tutwiler, the occasion being the first of the brilliant events that will fol- low in rapid succession the remainder of the week. Several hundred guests called between the receiving hours Of 3 to o'clock, and the house with its lovely decoration of carnations and roses presented a scene most attractive.
 The drawing room had it's white wood work relieved with vases of American Beauty roses and carnations; the library where Russian tea was served, was dec- orated in American Beauties, and the dining room was in pink.
 The bon bon table was arranged with smilax and pink carnations, and hot buffet luncheon was served. The punch table was placed in the reception hall, where the orchestra presented de- lightful programme throughout the af- ternoon.
 Mrs. Tutwiler was notably handsome in reception gown of black lace, and Mrs. Temple Tutwiler, who is a very charming woman, and whose marriage was such a recent event as to add much social interest to the entertainments in her honor, was a beautiful figure In a gown of point applique.
 There were number of charming wo- men receiving. Mrs. Allan Harvey Wood ward, Mrs. Jack Bowron and Mrs. John T. Hardie being among the seasons brides.
 Mrs. Alexander Maben Hobson, at tractively gowned in white, and her guest, Miss Rosalie Coxe, wearing white lace, were receiving, and among others whose beautiful gowns were noticeable were Mrs. Prlestly Toulmin, Mrs. Henry Milner, Mrs. b. N. Cullom, Mrs. E. T. Taliaferro. Mrs. E. J. McCrossin, Mrs. William Hardie, Mrs George Ward, Mrs. Hubert Drennen,. Mrs. T. c. Bush, Mrs. Quincy Ewing, Mrs. Charles Calhoun. Mrs. Key Milner, Mrs. r. Y. Anderson, Mrs. E. II. Cabaniss Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Mrs. A. S. Leath, Mrs. Edward Wilcox, Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, Mrs. Oscar w. Tom linson, Mrs. A. C.. Smith, Mrs. B. B. Conner, Mrs. Henry Fowlkes, Mrs. Pas chal Shook, Mrs S. l.. Ledbetter, Mrs. Evans Dunn, Mrs. w. G. Estes, Miss Margaret Nixon. Miss Toulmin, Miss Leedy Miss Stockdell, Miss Bessie Jemi- son, Miss Louise Frierson, Miss Mary Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06

his. EuWaru Wilkinson lSSueu invita- tions yesterday for Friday afternoon, the 9th of December, at half past 2 to meet Miss Bull. She will entertain at cards at the Country Club.
 The invitations only included the un- married set
 MT. and Mrs Charles J. Smith enter tained informally last evening in compli- ment to Miss Weleh.
 pr. and Mrs. Oscar fomlinson have re- turned.
 Miss Marie Hudgins is receiving many charming socal attentions in Atlanta as the guest of Mrs. Frank Inman.
 
 Mrs George Danforth of Chicago, is the guests of Mrs. W. F. Tyler. MT. Dan- forth will spend the holidays in the south.
 MT. and Mrs. J. J. Boxley have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Mary Josephine, to MT. clar- ence Britton Stamps of Birmingham on Wednesday morning, December H. at Il o'clock, at Berea Baptist church, Louisa county. Virginia.
 The members of the HilIman hospital chapter No. l. met last Tuesday after noon at 1901 Tenth avenue south, with Mrs. E. T. Shaw. There was large and splendid report. The meeting this after noon will be with Mrs. Leila Soper, 22lS Sixth avenue, north, at 3:30. 
 Mrs. E. T. Shaw after an absence of four months spent in St. Louis and is at home for the winter at the residence of Mrs. Doster, 1901 Tenth avenue, south. Miss Rosalie Joseph has returned from St. Louis.
 The ladies of the St Marys church will I open their bazaar in the city hall this morning and 1t will be continued through | today and tomorrow. Luncheon will be served both days and numerous speci- mems of fancy work for Christmas pres ents will be on sale.
 The Young Matrons club will meet with Mrs. George B. Kelley Wednesday morning at 1O:SO o'clock. Miss Virgil Terry will entertain at euchre Tuesday, December 27, compliment tary to Miss Pearl shannon.
 Miss Marie Cherry arrived last evening from Eufaula in time to attend Mrs. De- Bardelebens dancing party.
 Miss Katherine Jeiks also arrived last evening from Eufaula and is the guest of Mrs. Cabaniss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
BOYD-S M FRS.

On last Tuesday evening at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. D. J. Lyle was solemnized one of the most beauti- full weddings of the season. when Miss Evalee Summers and Mir. John Cloud Boyd were married by the Rev Henry Trawick.
 The bride was beautifully gowned in a travelling costume of tan cloth with a touch of blue and hat to matc-. ana car ried white chrysanthemums.
 The maid of honor, Miss Truzella Knight of Montgomery, wore cream crepe de chine over taffeta and carried yellow chrysanthemums. The best man was Mir James Griffin. brother of the bridegroom. The bride was given away by her brother, MT. Roy Summers.
 MT. Ira l.. Jordan of Midway. played the wedding march. During the ceremony 70. Promise Me- was softly played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR RENT-SOUTHSIDE. S30 18th street, rooms. 2530 Avenue D. 2 rooms. 1908 St. Charles street. 907, St. Charles streeet. rooms.
 NORTHSIDE. 422 16th street. IS rooms. 1u06 12th street. rooms. Corner 4th avenue and 20th street. ts rooms. 3016 7th avenue. 10 rooms. 1037 18th street, rooms. 2530 5th avenue, north. IA rooms. 51i 23d street, rooms. 29O9 Sth avenue, 6 rooms.
 STORES AND OFFICER 10 S. 20th street. 1710 and ITS 1st avenue. 23l8 2nd avenue. End avenue. between 2srd and 24th streets 50x10c. I13 24th street. 219 N. 18th street. Morris avenue and 24th street. 50xiooA 1720 2nd avenue. 1704-1706. 2nd avenue. Ill End avenue. Fist street between 3rd and 4th avenues 2620 Avenue G. s612 2nd avenue. 1920 4th avenue 220S, 2d avenue. Fist street between Ayes. A and B. UNDERWATER REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL CO.,, Both phones 613 210 N. 2st Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
-----~FI------- TO MISS sToCkpELL.

MT. Exum and MT. Ramsay gave a dim ner last evening to Miss Josie Stock dell of Atlanta, at their Highland ave nue residence. The table was beautiful in it's floral decorations and a delightful party of sixteen guests were entertained. Those present were Miss Stocl<dell, MT. and Mrs. Ross c. Smith, Miss Leedy, Miss Kinney, Miss Coxe, Miss Weatherly, Miss Birch, Miss Florence Dawson Miss Kate Smith, Mir. Barr, MT. Frierson, MT. Tebbets. MT. Jack Asbury, MT. Jack ROwrOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
MRS. cRAYs coTILLoN.

One of the most brilliant social events of the winter will be eotilion at which MT. and Mrs. Gray will entertain on the evening of December 30. at the Hillman in compliment to Miss Lestra Kinney.
 Miss Kinney is one of the most bean- tIful girls who has entered society in several years. and her grace and beauty have made her admired in both the south and in New York. She and Mrs Gray went abroad together with Mrs. zac Smiths party and made the journey to- gether to the North cape. In Paris they were together great deal and also in Nice and Monte Carlo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
MISS RlDGELEY TO ARRANGE
 FOR WASHINGTON BALL.

Miss Katherine Cullom Ridgely, who was recently the guest of Miss Molhe Cullom, is at the head of a committee on arrangements for the big ball at the new Willard on December 16, when sey- enty society girls and a number of ma irons will entertain the dancing world of Washington for the benefit of the na- tional junior republics. At least ten large dinner parties will be given by prominent all the guests afterwards to at tend the ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
NOTICE.

We have this day purchased the entire interest of John A. Payne and T. G. Hewlett in the St. Nicholas Hotel cafe and buffet and respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, assuring them that the highest standard of excellence shall be maintained in all departments of our purchase. Respectfully,
 l.. A. STUBBLEFIELD.
 VIM. NELL. Referring to the above with much pleas ure we commend to the public our sue cessors, Messrs. Neill and Stubblefeld, and earnestly request out friends and the public to give them their hearty patron- ags.
 J. A. PAYNE.
 T. G. HEWLETT, December 1, 1904. R-6-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANETD-For U. S army. abie-o bodied unmarried men between the ages of 21 and 35; ;itizens of the United States of good character and temperate habits. Apply to recruiting officer. 7Ia North 20th stree. Birmingham. 10-1-3m WANTED-S city salesmen, watchmen, blacksmith, check clerks, cashiers, salesmen, stenographer 3 salesladies, 3 ladies to travel Mutual Employment Bureau, 4O2 Chalifoux Bldg.
 WANTED-1OO laborers. Apply at Steel Plant, Ensley, Ala. 12-6-7t WANTED-A first class bookkeeper and office man; wholesale house; apply with reference own handwriting and salary wanted. Postoffice box No. 496. 12-4-3t WANTED-Live man to canvass business and professional men of Birmingham with utility which sells on sight. Ad- dress State Manager, 229 Catoma street, Montgomery, Ala. 12-4-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
h. R. DEARBORN X GO. REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL
 AGENTS, 1921 First Avenue. Ground Floor. Call for MIR. SORSBY,
FOR SALE

26,OOO-Three-story bl ok; 25x140 on 2nd avenue, between 18th and 18th streets. s4000-A two-story, seven room dwelling; modern, on large corner lot; South 18th street
 $350O-Modern cottage. rooms, 18th street between 11th and 18th ayes, south. sl0.500-An elegant home on Highland ave hardwood finish. s15O0-Vacant lot50xl6O on 10th ave. south between 18th and 18th Sts. s2500-Two-story, 7-room dwelling near Avenue G and 30th street; gas, electric lights; newly painter and papered s225O-Nice room cottage newly painted and in good repair north 26th street. near 9th ave.
 s350O-Six-room cottage, and room house on alley lot 50x1so; ith ave, near 26th St, north.
 We have for sale three beautiful lots on Highland avenue. We have several nice dwellings to rent.
 Let us Write your Fire Insurance.
 WHATLEY, ANGLIN & co, Phones 1923. 2024 Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

Without Thee was sung by Miss Annie Lou Word just before the bridal party entered the drawing room
 The house was artistieally decorated with palms, ferns and shrysanthemums'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
HELP wANrEp-FEMALE.

WANTED-Lady agents; 8 to S made daily; easiest time in the world; inves- tigate; you won't regret 1t. Apply S37 First National Bank Bldg. 12-6-2t WANTED-At once, a governess; must be a graduate, musician and brunette; no license required. M. Cook, Basque, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
HAWkINs-MAckEY.

Mrs. Alice M Hawkins announces the engagement of her daughter, Jessie May, to Mir Iyerson Lamar Mackey of Greens boro, the wedding to take place on the afternoon of Thursday, December 15, at 3 o'clock, at the Westland Methodist church. Rev. z A. Bowling will offici- ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06

Some time ago Mrs. Gilbert wrote as follows in the Popular Magazine:
 Tt is always morning somewhere-we must always look for it. That is my gospel, and living up to this optimistic creed has had considerable to do with keeping my heart young. I have been on the stage for over seventy years. Snow storms. late trains, unpacking trunks-all have a tendency to place oneself in a petulant mood but they have no terrors for me. l was once asked for a receipt of how never to grow old. My answer waste keep the heart young. That's what I have tried to do. I keep in touch with young people-boys and girls-and am very fond of them. especially the boys
 Keep abreast of the times-there Is no sense in being crowded back into a corner. This is a beautiful world yet one does not expect to go through life without having shadows, but we mustn't notice the shadows. When I get into bad hotel, l say to myself, It will be only for a week and that's all there is to it. Things are given us to. enjoy, not
 
 round me. Why, If had people around me who were unhappy I should be misera- ble. I always tell myself. I'm happy, and if I'm not, I ought to be- l love my work I'm proud of my profession, and I never like to see 1t belttled.
 q do not like a play that young man cannot take young lady to see with out feeling sorry he brought her. There is no harm In a great many plays you see, but they do not teach a lesson be- cause you do not profit by the lesson. The glamour and paraphrenaia that is generally used as a setting in these plays about doubtful women always mas a fas- cination that does not do any good It cannot be excused by the plea that they teach moral lesson. that they teach the young men that if they are bad they will come to grief. No, the young learn