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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
CHAPTER XVIII.

A1AI LII A v ILL
In spite of the prediction that Judge
Jim Kilket's extraordinary posse conf
tatus would "be heard from! and that
soon," 1t was no sooner enveloped in the
d1n and leaf-arched aisles Of Wickly's
Woods, than it passed as far beyond the
ken of the Sandtown people as If it had
freighted Spanish galleon and sailed
away down the Wabash with current and
wind both favoring the voyage.
True, that certain adventurous spirits
came back at intervals, riding down the
already drying sands of the Overcoat
road as if they brought tidings Of stir
ring things. But they rode straight to
the court room, where the judge sat In
the midst of his bar and four strange,
city gentlemen, who were the clients OF
Billy Biler, our Congressman, and who
represented the interests Of the new
Sandtown and Northwestern Railroad.
Having ridden straight to the door and
dismounted, these messengers would run
into the court room, advance straight to
the Judge, who, seeing them coming,
would be upon his feet in an instant, and
would lead the way to the grand jury
room, where they would remain for some
minutes free from intrusion or Interrupt
tiou of any sort.
Then they would all come out, wearing
grave and determined faces, the judge
coming back to his chair, and the couriers
going back to their saddles, and away,
up in the Overcoat road and into he
mysterious fastness of Wickly's Woods.
To those who were bold enough to ask
Judge Jim what it meant, he replied uni
hot In,
gress, but that he was by no means ut
liberty to say of what nature, or with
what prospect of success.
But while this simple declaration was
quite sufficient to persuade the HoosieI
people of Sandtown and vicinity that
the very best was being done for all con
cerned, it did not satisfy the four pol
ished and well-dressed, easy-mannered
gentlemen who represented the new S
& N. w. And they manifested their
dissatisfaction through their attorney
Congressman Biler, in many motions
with which he attempted to move the
court to proceed then and there with the
sales of land under mortgage, and as
signed to the aforesaid S. & n. w. by
the Farmers Bank of Sandtown Tc
all of these motions Judge Jim, true t.
the long training he had received under
the noted old Judge Barks, had repeat
edly said:
~ am In some measure the custodian
of the private interests of the parties te
all the proceedings in my court. In these
mortgage sales 1t has come to my knowl
edge that the property will bring Q
greatly enhanced price through another
bidder, who will certainly be in town
as am informed, before 5 in the after
noon." And although the sales had beer
lawfully advertised for that day at IL
a. m, he had advised the sheriff not t.
proceed with the sales until further no
tice. No question of the legality of IT,,
sale could be entertained in his court
And, happily, at that day it could b,
entertained nowhere else until it had frs
been entertained there.
Go be continued.D
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
The Lesser Evil.

The death of the sculptor, Bartholdi,
who is best known in America by his
statue of Liberty in New York bar
Dor, recalls an incident connected with
his work. This Liberty has been call
ed "a great GIRL" but it is chiefly her
size which is remarkable. Her artistic
merits, says the Boston Herald, were
summed up by a distinguished for
eigner.
When he sailed into New York har-
Dor he pointed to the gigantic figure,
and asked:
us that LibertyY
"Yes," said a bystander.
''Then," he concluded, quoting Pat
rick Henry, give me death"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

Culture is simply the perfect devel-
opment of the life within. Culture is
hopefulness of mind and heart, light
ness of touch, deepness Of insight,
freshness of feeling. 1t has been said
that were it Lot for the children the
world would grow old. The cultured
man is child in his magical power
of seeing things joyously, surprisingly.
He retains the delight of the first i'm
preston, be it the beauty Of poem
or the glory of an art creation or the
loneliness of a landscape. To be able
to see a familiar object the hundredth
time with the same approach of sur
prise and charm and enthusiasm that
you saw it the first time; to see with
fresh eyes and feel with fresh heart
is one of the happy and helpful things
some carry with them from childhood
over into middle life, and rare and
fortunate few even down to old age.
IN. ]. Mcleod.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
Dawes Boy.

"Old Dave Westcott's boy didnI
turn out very well, did he? Studied
law four years an failed to get admit
ted to the bar. Failed to pass the
teachers examinations, too, didn't her'
yep"
wonder what's become OF himT
"Dogged If l know. Believe / did
hear, too, that he's the official advice
giver on big ewg1aper-answers-t
correspondents editor-or somethin'
like thatr-Detroit Tribune.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

"Your little birdie has been very.
very i'll" she wrote to the young man.
ut is some sort of nervous trouble,
and the doctors said I must have per
feet rest and quiet, and that / must
think of nothing. And all the time,
dear Gussy, / thought constantly Of
you"
The young man read it over and
then read it through very slowly, and
put 1t In his pocket, anG went out un-
der the silent stars, and kept thinking.
and tAinking, and thinking.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

Pink messaline was used to build
this simple but effective dance frock,
which has full circular skirt laid in
tiny tucks over the hips and across
back, and five deep tucks around the
bottom. The same material also
makes the deep girdle on decollete
bodice; the top part and short puff
sleeve employing dotted messaline in
same shade, bordered top and bottom
by tiny ruffles Of messaline. Two
white lace butterflies give pretty fin
ish, and are set on just trif1e to the
left, where a closing is made. =
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

he received in battle they lived on
ward went to Washington during JEFF
ferson Davis two terms as senator
and secretary of war. After his re-
lease from prison at the close of the
war they lived abroad for three years,
then returned to Mississippi.
Since her husbands death Mrs
Davis has lived in New York city a
greater part of the time for health
reasons. Only strong character could
go through such viciSsitudes and
preserve the calm serenity which is
so dominating trait of Mrs. Davis.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

have turned" u. Practically the
same law obtains in Switzerland. In
Austria both 'man' and woman,
are OF age to marry when they have
attained IA summers In Turkey there
are two preliminary conditions strin-
gently required in the case of mar
rage; both parties must be able to
walk properly and both must be able
to understand the necessary religious
service.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

the family machine. The order of the
home depends upon her management.
If she is q needless person who has
no system, meals will never be in sea
son, and things will be at skies and
sevens all through her domain. If she
be a slave to her system, cramped by
it and unable to give or take any free
dom, the family will suffer. System
must needs be elastic in the best reg
ulated home.
In good housekeeping there are we'll
kept, tidy and clean rooms; dust and
cobwebs are not in evidence. Break
fast, dinner and supper are appetizing
meals, however simple. The house is
restful. Old people enjoy its repose.
The children bring their friends into
the home sure OF welcome. The
work is done; it does not drag. If
there is q maid, she is loyal. She holds
a relation of friendliness to the whole
family and is not q mere hireling
Good housekeeping means room for
expansion in every faculty of soul and
body. 1t takes no ordinary woman to
be perfect housekeeper and home
maker-Christian Herald.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
HERR KRupP ALWAYS HUNGRY.
With an Income of Millions He Never


With an Income of Millions He Never
Had Enough to Eat.
Interesting "reminiscences of the late
Frederic Alfred Krupp have recently
been made public by a friend who
passed much time with him on the
island of Capri.
Much of his time there was spent in
making trips on the water to continue
the deep-sea investigations in which he
was deply interested. His inyariable
companions were noted German
scientist who has villa at Capri and
a young instructor from the university
at Krakau in whom Herr Krupp took a
great interest, for whose future he had
already made every arrangement.
He never made himself popular in
the ordinary sense of the word. His
chief social pleasure was to make
friends among the people.
He was quite inaccessible to the
guests at the Capri hotels who sought
him out as celebrity. So the foreign
colony held him to be disagreeable,
which was wholly unjust verdict.
In reality, Herr Krupp was noder-
ate, simple, almost shy man, who al
lowed others to follow their own ways
Of life and without pretense asked for
himself merely the same right.
One Of the greatest paradoxes In the
life Of the great iron master was the
fact that in spite of his fortune Of $780,
100000 and his yearly income Of 3d.
100000 he nearly starved. He ate ac-
! cording to q most rigid Schweninger
regime, taking barely enough to keep
himself alive, and the poorest laborer
that he employed enjoyed more COM
forts of the table than he. Wine he
never touched under any circum-
stances.
During his whole life his health was
poor, and that combined with his
great business responsibilities, gave
him at 40 something of the look Of an
old man. And he always looked more
| than his age.
He was simple and direct In con-
versatlon, and the requirements of his
business led him to express as much
as possible In the fewest words. He
spoke English only moderately well,
although he knew the language as well
as his own.
He was absorbed to all works Of art
and music, and his generous encour-
agement to the artists whose pictures
he bought helped may Of them on
their career. He was especially liberal
to the artists at Capri, and "Sold to
Krupp" was a familiar legend In the
windows Of the picture shops In spite
Of his efforts to put an end to this
harmless advertisement
! He also took a great interest in the
music Of the islanders, and used to
pay the natives to sing their folk song
in the hotel for the enjoyment of him.
self and the other guests. One year he
took back with him to Germany a
house painter and mason to sing for
his guests at home the songs of the
| natives.
He also took with him to Essen. in
order that he might undergo the
Schweninger cure, the keeper Of one
Of the hotels frequented by the ma
tives. Many Of the inhabitants of
Capri are said to have reason to re-
member his generosity. which was fire.
| quently Of the most transformations.
even secretive, character. And his
public benevolenco Waa enouOh n
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

same year Mr..
Davis was elect
ed to congress,
b u t resigned
eight months
later to engage
in the Mexican
war. While re-
covering from
CQv0ra wnun6C
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
Mrs. Jefferson Davis.

Possibly the first woman in the
hearts of the passing generation Of the
south is the wife of their beloved
leader, the story of whose life has
been so graphically told by Langdon
knight in his book, THE Real Jeffer-
son Davis" says the Pilgrim.
Varina Howell Davis was born at
Natchez, Miss, May Z, 1896, educated
privately and married in 1915. The
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

eious semi-soldier that he wasi She
would punish him for thet. Howl By
having him kiss her again? Well, the
unusual and startling surroundings must
be his good excuse Only let him come
S00uf
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

Even The gowns intended to pay
frequent visits to the cleansing tub Of
the laundress share in the universal
elaboration of the season, but most
of the trimming effects are arranged
fat for these, SO that the skill of the
laundress may compass the best eff
fects. The corsage is on blouse lines,
box plaits adjusting the fullness, and
the front is arranged to allow of the
insertion Of separate chemisette.
There is smart frill over the shout
der and the sleeve is full and puffy,
ending in double frill above the ell
low. The skirt is an exact circular
cut plated over the hips, and with
little diamond shaped motifs appliqued
at intervals upon the hem.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

In France the minimum age for the
man to marry is IS; for the woman,
16. In Spain the man must be in his
fifteenth year, and the fair maid muss
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

To manifest an interest in what
ever interests or amuses her.
To seek her comfort and pleasure
ir all things before your own.
Not to forget that, though she is
old and wrinkled, she still loves pref
ty things.
To make her frequent, simple pres
ents, and to be sure that they are ap-
propriate and tasteful.
TO remember that she is still a girl
at heart SO far as delicate little atten-
tons are concerned.
To give her your full confidence, and
never do anything which you think
she would disapprove.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
Good Housekeepinr.

Wherein consists good housekeep-
ZIG? For one thing it implies such
keeping Of house as makes everybody
from daddy to the baby happy and
comfortable. The housekeeper is re-
sponyible for the smooth running Of
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
Wedding Gift Burdens.

A young couple just starting in
life, with only enough for simple and
economical living, received at their
wedding several hundred handsome
expensive and many of them ornate
presents; presents from relatives whom
they had never seen, from mere ac-
Quaintances and from people for whom
they cared nothing. 1t took them
years, as they said, to live down these
presents. Many of them they simply
put ia a safe deposit vault; but they
felt under obligation to each giver of
gifts, and when, in turn, these friends
and acquaintance were married, the
young couple felt in duty bound not
only to send them present, but one
that as nearly as possible approached
in financial value that given them.
It behooves us to call halt in the
giving of engagement presents, and
to curb as much as possible promis-
cuous giving in wedding presents. A
wedding is family rite, and an init
mate sharing in it belongs to those
alone who are nearest the bride and
groom in blood and sympathy.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20
wonen's Voices.

Women spend years in learning to
play a musical instrument, in polish
ing their manners and In studying the
mysteries of dress and fashion, yet
their voices are left uncultivated,
though on these depends in highest
degree the charm of social intercourse.
Go into a drawing room or dining
room crowded with women, and the
din of the vocal discord is distressing,
yet all this is conquerable by educa-
ton and the conquering Of it is one
of the most important functions Of ed
ucation. The musical instrument most
carefully to be cultivated is the hu-
man voice, from the earliest childhood
to maturity York Sun.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-20

known winged flies OF the outer night,
all welded together with the thin, reso-
nant hum Of the little creatures of the
mosquito tribes-these, with the soft fut-
ter of bats kings and the frequent loud,
hoarse. rubbing sound made by the half
closed wings of the bull-bat, falling from
unseen heights of night air with mouth
wide open in order to sweep myriads OF
flying insects into his rapacious nav, in
this long and lightning-like dive through
the thin lake of transparent, star-lit air
all these small, shrill, unceasing sounds
of the night took oppressive possession OF
the world of sounds, leaving the human
sense of sound upon tip-toe, and in
breathless suspense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
FIRE ON TwENTiETH STREET.
Art Glass Co.'s Place and Albert Res
 taurant Slightly Damaged.

Yesterday afternoon fire damaged the Southern Art Glass company's place of business, the Albert Restaurant adjoining and the Bullock Mcclure Shoe company's place. These concerns are located at 21S and 215 north Twentieth street.
 The fire originated on the second floor In the hall near the rear It is said to have started by spent match having been thrown into pile of paper in a corner. The fire spread rapidly, but the fire department had it under control be- fore any serious loss resulted
 The total damage was abol. 5000, prin- cipally from water. The Albert restau- rant lost about $500 from water and flames, chiefly on the second floor of the building where there are rooms for rent The damage Is partially covered by in- surance. There was no interruption to the Alberts' business.
 The damage to the shoe store was about $50 from water leaking through the ceil- ing on the furniture, end the loss to the art glass establishment will not exceed slOO, all covered by insurance
 The building was damaged about $SOo It is protected by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
WRIGHT AND ADAMS
 WERE ACQUITTED
JURY FINDS TWO WHITE MEN NOT GUILTY OF MURDERlNG WILL TAYLOR, A NEGRO.

Walter c. Wright and Will R. Adams white men, were acquitted last night ot the charge of murder In the first degree by a jury in the first division of the criminal court of Jefferson county. Judge Samuel L. Weaver, presiding. The de- fendants have been on trial for three days past in the first division charged with killing a negro by the name of VIII Taylor. The jury had the case under consideration for several hours.
 Taylor is alleged to have been killed at his home on Ninth avenue and Twenty fifth street. north, one night last June. Wright and Adams, who were locomotive engineer and fireman respectively, em- ployed on the Frisco, were arrested short ly after the killing and remained in the county jail from that time up to last night, when they were discharged by the jury. The fall term of the grand jury found a true bill against them charging murder in the first degree, but previous to that, at a preliminary trial before Judge II. B. Abernathy they were bound over to the grand jury without bail.
 The closing argument for the defense was made by Judge Carson of Columbus, Ga, yesterday before noon. Solicitor John Mcqueen of the circuit court. represent ing the state made the closing argument and Judge Weaver then charged the jury.
 At o'clock the case passed into the hands of the jury for deliberation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
FIRE ENGINES HERE
 FROM CINCINNATI
THE TWO BORROWED STEAMERS ARRIVE AND UPON TEST BOTH ARE FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION.

The two fire engines borrowed from Cincinnati arrived yesterday morning and were tested at cnce and placed in com mission, one at South Side and one at North Highlands Both of the engines were found to be in working condition and fully capable of standing up under the strain of big fire.
 The arrival of the two engines places the city on as good a basis as 1t was be- fore the two Birmingham engines gave out Sunday morning. as far as fire pro- tection is concerned, and they will re- main until the old engines are repaired. special meeting of the city council was held yesterday morning to consider the matter and it was referred to the fire and water committee, with instructions to report as soon as possible. It may be necessary to call another meeting of the council when the committee is ready to report.
 Harry Jones. chairman of the fire and water committee stated at the meeting that Chief Mullin went to Cincinnati last Sunday morning to borrow these ongines and to see how much it would cost to re- pair the two which are out of service An expert of the American Fire Engine company visited the city and stated that it would require about 5000 to make the repairs, the American Fire Engine com rany paying the freight for the round trip. The two borrowed engines do not cost the city anything except the freight which was about $1i4
 It was also stated that two new en- zines could be built for the city for about sS5O0. The council has practically decid- ed to have the old engines repaired. but 1t was thought best to refer 1t to the committee for action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
PROMOTIONS AT
 FIRST NATIONAL
BARR VICE PRESIDENT AND CASHIER FORSYTH, FOSTER AND BROWN ARE ASSISTANT CASHIERS.

The directors of the First National bank met yesterday at 10 a. m. and act ed on W. w. Crawfords resignation as cashier Appropriate resolutions were adopted expressing regret of the board at MT Crawford's severance and wish ing him well in his new field.
 Viee-President J. H. Barr was elect ed cashier and will now combine the two offiees-vice- president and cashier. A. R. Forsyth remains assistant cashier and two addlonal cashiers were elected. namely, F. S. Foster and Thomas Bow ran. MT. Barr served as cashier before he was promoted to the vice-presidency. He ranks as one of the best equipped bank men in the United States.
 Mr. Foster, one of the new assistant cashiers. has been with the First Ma tional bank since 1888. and MT. Bowran. who has been paying teller for several years, hs been employed in the bank since 1898.
 President Harding issued the following circular yesterday evening:
 At meeting of the board of direc- tors of this bank held this day, MT. W. w. Crawford rendered his resignation as cashier. effective immediately. MT. J. H. Barr, vice-president. was appoint ed cashier, and will hereafter sign as vice-president and cashier, or in either capacity. MT. A. R. Forsyth remains as assistant cashier. and the board appoint ed two additional assistant cashiers. Messrs F. s. Foster and IT omas Bow ron, who are authorized to sign in the ordinary course of business. Their sig natures will be found below.
 IVY. P. G. HARDING, President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.
Civil Service Examinations to Be
 Held Here.


 The United States civil service commits sion invites special attention to the ex- animation for scientific aid in the De- partment of Agriculture. applications for which may be filed at any time. The age limit is twenty years or over and the salary s46o per annum. Applicants should inquire for form BOA and special forms.
 Other examinations are announced as follows:
 March 8 for botanist (maie) at a salary of s75 per month in the National mu- scum. The age limit is twenty years or over. Applicants should inquire for form 3o4.
 May for clerk in the departmental service. Applicants from Alabama are especially desired by the commission. The age limit is twenty years or over. Ap- plicants should inquire for form S04
 Full information with reference to these examinations will be furnished upon ap- plication to S. D. Harris secretary of the local examining board. He is at the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
Will Attend Rehearsal.

Phil Memoli conducted festival chorus rehearsal at the Cable companys recital hall last night. There was a good attend and orchestra at the Bijou next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 The festival will take place at the Bijou theatre Sunday afternoon, February l9. Mrs. F. J. Putnam will be solo soprano and Glen o. Friermood will be solo bari tone.
 The singers will be supported by a select orchestra of twenty-five musicians. Only sacred music will be rendered-the choral numbers including Gounod's Gloria and Memoli's Mass No. 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-10
Clock Savings Bank Free

We are offering to our Depositors in the Savings Department, handsome CLOCK SAVINGS BANK a correct time piece, in black enamel, which will be kept in repair
 Free of Cost To obtain one of these beautiful and useful clocks free, you are requested to call at the bank and an of fcer will cheerfully explain to you.
 AMERICAN TRUST 6 SAVINGS
 BANK,
 Bi?MiNcHSM M, ALA.
 Corner First ave. and Twentieth st-