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Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25

Themistoclea had opend for him the
veil of the temple. A mystical union
had taken place between them; these
two beings, whose days were spent in
contemplation and in dreaming of the
most sublime things, had discovered
that their souls were akin to each
other and without having recourse to
the ordinary manifestations of mutual
affection they had known all the joys
of pure thought.
The traveller however, had not
fingered by her side, but had pursued
his journey through the world. Some
of his disciples followed him. Dis
daining the silk attire and the sump-
tuous ornaments with which other men
adorned themselves, they wore only
tunics of white linen, fastened at the
waist by hempen belt. Moreover,
they maintained that beneath his raj
ment their master wore golden armor,
and doubtless they meant thereby that
his virtue was invulnerable.
Theano and her young friends from
Sybaris talked for hours about what
they had heard. That such a man as
this philosopher could exist seemed TO
them marvellous and almost impossi-
BILE. A man who dsdained sensual
pleasures, yet who nevertheless did
not hold himself aloof from women; a
man whose conception of earthly joys
men, yet who in spite of his austerity
bore on his brow a jewel symbolical #
eternal love! What was he like, this
man, and what words of milk and
honey flowed from his mouth? Some
of the young women of Sybaris We're
confident that he had a deformed body
and an ugly face, but, if so, how did
he acquire such an Irresistible influence
over the priestess Themistoclea?
The numerous conversa tions were
still going on when the sun suddenly
set above the city, fading away in
the form of an immense purple veil
For a moment the gardens raised
above the waters were bathed in a
brilliant red twilight, which cast a
weird light on the eyes and lips of
those wandering to and fro. In the
heavy air the warm odors became
more intense and the sounds of music
more soft and seductive. Theano has
tened toward her father, Brontinus.
He was sitting amid group of young
People, whose long and delicate hands
held branches of perfumed myrrh with
which they slowly famed themselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25

her ignorance. She recalled the words
Of her companions, He is evidently
old and ugly, since he despises pleas
Ure and hides himself when he speaks
to the people,"
Without waiting for his reply, she
turned hastily away, intending to flee
from his presence.
Pythagoras, however, read fsS
thoughts and stopped her with ges-
ture. Then, turning to her with a
grave and tranquil smile, and fixing
his penetrating eyes on her face, he
said
do not go, for was awaiting you.
I have sworn to the gods that I will
not marry until 1 can find a woman
who will fall in love with me solely on
account of my eloquence and before
she has seen my face. oh, Theano,
the love of one soul for anoth-
er is the only true felicity; by it
alone we become akin to the superior
and divine beings. With the other at
tributes of passion all living creatures
are familiar, but love is only ennobled
through this flame by which our bod
les are transfgured. You understood all
this, and therefore will make you my
wife. You will help me to teach the
truth to those blind who still linger in
the darkness Of materialism."
Standing erect, she listened to him,
and he touched her on the forehead.
as though he was baptizing her with
fire.
You are now a Pythagorean," he
murmured in a low voice.
The master has spoken replied the
daughter of Brontinus, for she already
knew the formulas of the mysterious
sect.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
pr JEAN BERTHEROT

lecture had made on them and If she
was the only one who had noticed the
absence Of the master. Thoughtless and
giddy, the young girls from Sybaris
had hardly paid any attention to the
lecturer. They had come thither in their
light and swift carriages over beautiful
roads adorned with clusters of howers;
they had come thither because time
hung heavy on their hands and the lee
lures were a great novelty.
Among the women, therefore, Theano
was the only one secretly thrilled and
intoxicated with delight at the sound
of the masters voice. And truly this
new experience brought her great hap
piness. Nothing would have pleased
her more than to have him speak to
herself alone instead of to large au-
dience, but the people continued to at
tend the lectures of Pythagoras and his
audience grew ever greater. 1t became
indeed the fashion to go and hear him,
and certain men. convinced by his ar
guments, asked to be admitted as MEM
bers of the Pythagorean sect. From
this fact thoughtful students of current
events inferred that in time the Pytha-
goreans would attain to great promi-
nence. Meanwhile the ironical laugh
ter died away and in the midst of the
decadent city, as in field where there
are only poisonous and useless plants,
a fair tree full of promise had bios
snn1ed into life.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
Fish That Are
Prize Fighters
II VERYBODY has heard of cock
fighting, which is a John Bull de-
licriat asl.

L SOSsN
fighting, which is John Bull de-
light, but fish fight is some-
thing unknown in Europe or in Amer
lea. This extraordinary sport is prac-
ticed only in Siam, where it has been
in great favor since the most ancient
times.
The fighting fish is known as phu-kat
1t is no bigger than the stickleback,
which it resembles very much.
do not know which impertinent
philosopher has said of women that
they were the most fretting animals of
creation! He certainly ignored the
existence of phu-kat, among which the
irritable and fighting dispositions are
the exclusive belongings of the males,
and, peculiar enough to say, under the
influence of passion this phu-kat, whose
skin is rather colorless, changes sud-
denly into the most brilliant and vari-
Gus colors. His fins spread and become
of purple and sapphire colors, rays of
green and gold flashings streak all his
body, which gives the perfect illusion
of a living gem.
To the inexpert eyes a phu-kat Of
breeding seems to be no different from
the ordinary one, but by some slight
indication nearly imperceptible the COM
petent connoisseur recognizes them, as
well as we distinguish a pure blooded
from a cab horse, and the offspring,
having obtained the favors of several
fights, often reach high prices.
The breeder who wants to train
phu-kat, starts isolating the latter in
wide mouthed bottle, and to strengthen
and develop the vigor of his tail. fins
and the irascibility of his disposition he
follows a special diet, the secret or
which he keeps jealously.
Now and then to excite the humor of
the trained fishes they put the big
bottles wherein they are isolated to-
gether, and Immediately the quaint ami
mails try to jump at each other, knock
ing themselves violently on the sides
of the bottle, which make them the
more furious. The prize fighters are
brought to the fighting place with ex-
ceeding care, and in order to keep them
from the slightest shock their bottles
are bedecked inside with moss. aquatic
plants, and even with cotton. Then
they are placed in bags, which are care
fully removed and carried in vertical
position.
When the fishes have been examined
and discussed by the connoisseurs they
couple those which seem to be of equal
strength and size. The bettors make
their choice, and the fishes are taken
out of their bottles and put together.
AS soon as they look at each other they
give evidence of the most violent tenn
per- At first they seem to observe. to
defy each other, and bluntly one Of the
phu-kat assails his rival and the fight
starts in. They pursue each other in
turn, bite, tear and pull ferociously tail
and fins until finally the weaker sue
cumbs under the blows of the van
quisher. The crowd watches the fight
with anxiety, applauds. patters stamps.
screams, and very often they get so ex-
cited that they fight themselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
He Was Charitable

"Pa, 1 want quarter to give to
poor cripple"
Here it is, son-you're a good boy,
Where is the poor cripple?"
Hes sellin tickets to tn sideshowH
cleveland Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
III

Brontinus did not fail to notice the
change which had come over Theano,
for though she did not modify in any
respect her manner of living so far as
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

G. w. Jochen of Umbarger, call
ed in Tuesday and passed in one
dollar for subscription for his
brother, Albert Jochen of Flatonia,
Texas. Mr. Jochen says that his
crops are bountiful and greater than
he can manage to care for properly.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

On the I4th, c. T. Word shipped
to the Kansas City markets fifteen
cars of cows and Speyed heifers.
They were a nice clean lot of cattle
and in fine shape, but they struck
the market on chad day" and
Mr. Word failed to realize what he
expected for them.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27
A Reliable Remedy for
Group.

With the dry, cold weather of
the early winter months, par
ents of croupy children should
be on the alert for ominous
symptoms. There is no cause
for anxiety when Chamberlain S
Group Remedy is kept in the
home. If this medicine is given
as soon as the child becomes
hoarse or even after the Croupy
cough has appeared, the attack
may be warded Off Mrs. S.
Rosinthal, of Turner, Michigan
says: 1--WE have used Cham
berlain' S Cough Remedy for our
selves and children for several
years and like it very much. |
think it is he only remedy for
Group and can highly recon-
mend it" For sale by $. V.
Writ, druggist.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

Hereford had fine farm exhibit
at the Kansas City fair. 1t was
not only checked through free by
the Santa Fe but that railroad also
furnished at its own expense good
stand for its display. Randall may
get in line carter" awhile.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

/: PERSONAL AND OTHER MATTERS {.
!: THAT CONCERN OUR CITIZENS. Il
S*aaaass aaa*a.*a
WitherSpoon & Cough.
Badger pulling has opened up at
Hereford
Wilson carries a nice line of
Tablets, Pencils, Pens, Ink, etc.
Not vacant house in the town
50 far as the knowledge OF The
News goes.
Red Wood,-2x1S clear, just
the thing for troughs.
BURTON LINGO Co.
Several residence trades about
town are in the incubator stage and
may hatch out by next week.
The Amarillo Business College
is prepared to teach all CONNER,
cial branches successfully.
Feed grinders are all the go now,
lots of them leaving town for use
in the country.
10 p. Parker from Tennessee
came in Wednesday and is visiting
his niece, Mrs. B F. Hodges.
Mrs. c. E. Mcclellan left Thurs.
day for Dallas where she will visit
home folks for several weeks.
1t is reported that B. D. McLarry
has quit the lower country and
moved to Lubbock.
Mrs. Watkins of Deming, N. M.,
was the guest of Mrs. Jordan Fri
day, returning home Saturday.
Visiting CardS-ThiS office
has Just received a new lot. Will
sell them blank OF printed Call
in and see them
Eugene Yates, of Mt. Leonard,
Missouri, moved here last week and
on Monday opened up the Rogerson
Hotel for business.
Nothing much of local conse-
uuenCe has come under the obSer
walton of The News reporter this
week.
Mrs. Geo. A. Brandon, after a
visit of some three weeks among
relatives at the old home and a,
Waco, with her son, Walter, re
turned home Tuesday.
Witherspoon & Cough.
ID. Derden, wife and daughter
of HilISboro, acquaintance of Judge
Eakman, were in town Tuesday
They are coming to the Plains anc
may move to this town.
Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. I. +
Reid left yesterday for Cleburne
and from there sometime next
week, they will proceed to the
Dallas fair.
Wade Stephenson and wife LET
Yesterday on visit to relatives a
Hillsboro. They will be absen
about two weeks and while away
expect to attend the fair at Dallas
A. H. Clinton, a newspaper maj
of Denver, Col, was caller witt
us Friday. He owns a section il
Hale county and was on his way t
see it and may move down there.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

Judge Eakman has purchased
the G.. r. BurroW residence at
81 400 and expects to i. move in
there about the first. Mr.. BurroW
SAYS he will build again but not be-
fore next year.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

From what the shoe manufac-
turers are now saying about the
price of leather, Panhandle cattle
are now not bringing much more
than their hides ought to be worth.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

About a hundred prospectors
visited us last week but not near
the business was done in the way
of sales as formerly. 1t was a
case of too many "Spoillng the
BROTH"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

The best items of local news this
week are to be found IN our adver-
Using columns. Read what our
business men have to say and keep
up with the changes. 1t will pay
you.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

The G.. G.. Real Estate Co report
the sale of the S. V. Gentry section
7 miles north of town, to j.. r.
Thompson of Missouri, at 81 per
acre.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

If it's candy you want see Wilson
for the best kind. 10
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

The Fort Worth Record and this
paper one year, $3.50.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

For Feed i'm the Field
have some horses to trade.
Y. E. Money,
Canyon City
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

Since last issue of The News
two railroad grading outfits aggre-
eating some thirty wagons with
scrapers, loose mules, horses and
mixed lot of folks, black and white,
have passed through here going
southwark. Evidently going into
camps not far off until work opens
on our new railroad.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

H. c. Rogerson is having the
barber shop re-papered and painted
inside and "Tom' says that by
next week they will have added to
all this Improvement linoleum
covering for the floor
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

Miss McWhirter, who has spent
the summer with her sister, Mrs.
A. S. Rollins, returned to her home,
Fort Worth, yesterday. Mrs. Rol-
Inns went with her expecting to re-
main down there until after Christ
mas.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

Tuesday Edgar Money sold to
- McCluskey ID steer calves at
$I2 and p steer yearlngs, tops, at
5000 and 3 cut-backs at $40,
lump.
J. A. Wallace purchased from J.
A. Grundy, Tuesday, II grade
calves including both sexes at SO. 50
and from @. c. Long I3 head of
mixed stock cattle at $I2.
G. l.. Abbot purchased the DR..
Howell calves, over 200, with lie
per cent cut at $l2. These are a
nice lot and high grades.
J. A. Wallace has sold his resi-
dence to John Guthrie at s., 900,
and through B. Frank Buie has
purchased the T. w. Barrett Sec
ton west of town for 81, 200, with
possession January ISt.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

Lands listed with us will be
advertised in 100 periodicals
and listed with 100 or more
local and travelling agents.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

There is a nice display ad of
Canyon City and surrounding
country in the Chicago Inter Ocean
of Oct. 20. 1t was cotton up and
paid for to the tune of several hun
dred dollars by several of our en-
terprising citizens, principally real
estate men.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-27

The Dallas Semi-weekly News
and this paper one year for $3.50.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
ANNlSTON IS DEFENDANT.
The Rev. w. R. Ivey Seeks $30,00o fol
 Death of His Brother.

Jacksonville, December 30.-(Special)- The Rev. w. R. Ivey, pastor of the Bap- list church at this place. in communi- cation to the city council of Anniston last night. made known his claim upon the city for the sum of $30.0O0, alleged to be due him for the death of his brother, Franklin l.. Ivey. who died In the Hlll- man hospital at Birmingham about a month ago as the result of internal in juries.
 The fatal injuries are said to have been caused by a fall from a furniture wagon on West Fourteenth street in Anniston, the fall being alleged due to the fore wheels of the wagon running into a ditch which had been dug by the city for the purpose of laying a line of sewerage.
 It Is said no signal light was placed over the ditch in question, and it is likely that pr. Ivey will wage suit against the city on plea of criminal negligence, as there is an ordinance requiring lights to be stationed at all such places of dan ger The suit. however, will be conting- ent upon the refusal of the city to pay the claim. which 1t is thought they will contest at the bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31

to give a thorough training for college degrees of B. A. Ph D., L. D., B. s., B. M., M L. A. and B. A.
 A course of lectures on commercial and business law will be maintained through out the year, in which effort will be made to enlist the best legal talent at home and in the state at large.
 The building which the university will occupy is built in the Renaissance style and is one of the handsomest structures in the state. It is built of brick, with Mansard roof, surmounted by one cen tral and two wing domes. It Is 210 by 12l feet, three stories. with stone base ment, and was constructed at a cost of $S0.0 GOO.
 It is one of the most substantial and commodious school buildings in the south, combining all conveniences and com forts of modern architecture. The central dome is 100 feet high with flag staff 26 feet. making 1t the highest point in this section. From the dome three states can be seen. A range of mountains to the southwest, at a distance of thirty-fiVe miles, marks Mississippi; to the north a range of hills twenty-five miles off is Tennessee, while around, on every side, Alabama's fair country can be viewed. Below the dome in the fourth story is a. room fl by Al feet, to be used for gym nasium.
 
 and will be used exclusively as dorlni- tory. The second floor has thirty-eight rooms. with two sets of bath rooms in each wing of the building. The chapel is a little above the first floor in the central wing of the building and Is 10 by fl feet. with large rostrum in front and the flooring slanting upwards towards the door. It contains a gallery Il by g feet. The chapel will seat 750 people. Imme- diately underneath the chapel is the din ing room of the same proportions. The first floor contains sixteen recitation rooms. There are five entrances to the first floor, the main one with a large all cove in front of the building supported by immense pillars in the Doric style. The building has fire protection on each floor. This building has just been pur- chased by the trustees of the university and will at once be put in thorough re- pair. The electric car line will be ex- tended to it's gate.
 The head of the institution will be the well known Philadelphia educator Rev Dr. J. Wesley McCallum. He has made a study of educational needs of the south for the past ten years. He Is a Presby- terian minister and comes very highly recommended. The university will be strictly southern school and it's teachings will be in accord with southern sent- ment.
 Dr. McCallum will be sustained in the work by ample funds, his purpose and the purpose of his packers being to establish college where southern young men and women can get the higher education at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
FLORENCE UNIVERSITY
 TO START AUSPICIOUSLY

Florence, December 3o.-(Special. )-The Florence university a co-educational in- stitution, designed to meet the needs of the young people of the southland. will open its doors on the third Tuesday in September. 1906.
 The work outlined is as follows;
 First, the regular college course, in- cluding the literary. scientific and class- cal, will be carried, which will be equal to the standards of the best institutions of the country.
 Second, the commercial course will have two ypurposes-to equip boy or girl in one year so that they may become wage-earners-this includes shorthand, typewrting, bookkeeping and English branches, bachelors degrees. which be- sides the above branches, includes three years Latin, one year each of German and French, calculus, trigonometry. etc. The domestic department will include dress making millinery and cooking. The musical department includes piano, violin, pipe organ and vocal music. In this department especial attention will be given to the choice of instructors that pupils may have advantages in Florence equal to Cincinnati. The art department will include erayon, free hand, water colors. typography, etc. An agricultural department will be added in which dairy ing. bacteriology and pomology will be taught.
 Although the institution will be coed ucational the separation of the sexes will be as complete as though two separate institutions existed.
 The location is admirable; it has the altitude boasted by many schools and has the privilege of boating and water sports. In historic associa ton and scenery the surrounding country compares with most of the colleges in the land. Florence is noted for it's culture and refinement. and besides has the advantage of being a prohibition town, making it most de- sirable location for a college.
 The cost of tuition will be moderate, the minimum, including all departments of the art course. with board, room, lights and heat, being $165. In music, fine arts. elocuton and commercial work some extra charges will be made.
 There will be the usual college sports, excluding football. A Lyceum course will be maintained employing talent of reputation. There will be a college pre- paratory course for those who cannot pass the entrance examinations.
 The Florence university will in no way interfere with the State Normal college located here, the work being on a differ ent line and naturally supplemental to it's work, the object of the university being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
AFFAIRS IN TALLADEGA.
Company L Entertains Friends at Bar
 becue in Amory.

Talladega. December So-(Speclal0- National Guard, invited their friends to barbecue In their armory yesterday eve- ming. The officers and men were in full uniform. and had their appetites with them. Speeches were made by Captain McAlpine, Lieutenant Daniels. Borden Burr, E. L. C. Ward and others.
 Probate Judge Greene of Jefferson, is visiting G. K. Miller, his father-in-law.
 The chafing dish party of D, M Nal lory in his bachelor rooms was most pleasant affair. MT. and Mrs. Rice Wood- ward, and MT. and Mrs. Wellington Vandi- yer were the married chaperones. About twenty couples participated
 The Epworth league or the Methodist church, entertained It's friends in a social session last night The atHndance was large and the exercises were varied enough to give all good time
 Thirty-nine white couples and fifty three colored were united in marriage in this county during the month of Deeem- Der
 There gre yet stored and unsold nearly 5000 bales of cotton in the warehouses here c. W. Wyatt. farmer living five miles from Talladega,s cultivated 12O acres raising 93 bales. He closed out his crop for s5400
 beautiful reception was given yes terday afternoon by MT. and Mrs. W. c. Harrison in honor of MT. -sli Mrs. George Bondurant of Birmingham.
 A small fire alarm at noon today proved to be the barn of J. B. McMillan. It was extingushed quickly.