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The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Woes Of eut.ertlx collector.

Butterfly collectors are seldom able
TO estimate with any confidence the
value of their collections. since the
prices for specimens so constantly
vary. A case in point is that OF the
blue butterfly of Brazil, specinheusssd df
which were originally sold for from
$50 to $75. Not long ago some cob
lectors who supplied the London mar
ket ran into perfect swarm of these
butterflies and shipped to England
such quantities that better specimens
than the original insects are sold for
81 each. 1t not infrequently happens
that two or three specimens of Ger
tain family are discovered by collect
ors, who, encouraged by the high
prices received for their finds, are
tempted to prosecute their search for
this particular variety without results
for several years. Suddenly they or
some other collector finds the insects
grown plentiful, and the cherished var
ieties of the cabinet become among
the commonest specimens.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Penny.in.the.sIot Insurance.

There are being installed in Brad
ford, Eng, penny-in-the-slot machines
into which you put your money 10 Sc
cure insurance coupons. The insur-
ance is for death by accident, perma-
nent total disablement. or temporary
total disablement by accident. and the
money is guaranteed by an accident
insurance society. You put your psB-
NY in, write your name and address.
together with the date. on a roll of
paper provided for the purpose, and
you are forthwith insured for one
week against accident to the extent Of
s125 for death or total disablement, or
$3.50 per week for five weeks on tenn
porary total disablement.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02

husband as very dense specimen OF
manhood.
While Mrs. Henry Wood was not
sklljful in character drawing. she is
said to have had in mind former
yner OF Abberton Hall when she
efew Mr.. Carlyle. This gentleman
restored the old church and was gem
orally admired in the neighborhood
for his uniform kindness and gener-
osity.
Abberton is the modern spelling OF
the Ebriton OF the Domesday book.
and 1t goes back to Saxon times, when
its owners were the abbots OF Per-
shore. In the reign OF Edward I. the
name was changed TO Albreton, and
n 1884 all the manorial rights and
patronage OF the parish were granted
to Thomas and Francis Sheldon by
Henry VIII. Until late in the eIgh-
teenth century the Sheldons held the
manor. bnr then the estate passed
,sfo tho hands OF F. Laslet. who rep
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Words Traced to Source.

Long custom has practically limited
the word "covey" to association with
the partridge, although it has also
been used with grouse and ptarmigan.
Beaumont and Fletcher. however.
spoke OF "covey of fiddlers,D and
Thackeray of "covey of trumps. ;"
The word means properly a brood
Matching. coming through The French
''couver.' TO Sit (of henbird). from
the Latin "cubare," TO recline. whence
''incubate" also sprung.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Poet and Farmer.

! have frequently seen poet with
draw, having enjoyed the most valr-
able part OF farm. while the crusty
farmer supposed that he had got q
few Wild apples only. Why. the
owner does not know 1t for many
years when poet has put his farm
in rhyme. the most admirable kind OF
invisible fence. has. fairly impounded
ii, milked it. skinned it. and got all
the cream. and left the farmer only
the skinned milk.-Thoreau
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Poetical PIaee Name.

The voortrekkers had fine sense of
the poetry of things. Up in the Trans
vaal there is little place which re-
jolces in the name of Waachteenhcit-
jebeideboschfontein. II is n :
which speaks Of leisure; whose gentle
invitation to the thirsty traveller 10
rest little by the brook beneath the
cool shade of the tree calls up at onca
the thought of green oasis in a dry
and b. ren lapd.--Capetown Times, :.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Too MANY vindieations.

A man named Bill was always get.
ting In trouble. But" he would say
to his friends, afterward. Il was win.
dicated. Wicked men said cruel
things about me, but was vindicat.
ed. After this had happened seven
or eight times an old fellow said
Bill, quit you right here. You have
been vindicaied more often than be-
comes an honest man, ,''-Atchison
Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02

resented the borough of Worcester
in parliament for some years.
Historic Parish Church.
The parish church OF Abberton pos
sesses many points Of great historic
interest. 1t is believed to have been
a chapelry as early as the twelfth cen
tury and is dedicated to st. Edburga.
the sanity daughter of the Saxon
King, Edward the Elder
From early childhood Edburga man
ifested deep religious feelings and
these eliminated in her assuming tho
veil of a nun in later years. IL is told
OF her that when one day her kingly
father offered her glittering jewels
and gold in one hand and book of
the gospels and chalice in the other
she chose the latter II was newt
able that such a pious woman sborld
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
NeedIework in Xoaue.

Needlework Is in vogue again. A
man is always attracted by the sight
of woman at needlework-she may
be only engaged in the present fash.
ionable pastime of beadwork. And
women are once more returning TO
this dangerous weapon of fascination.
World
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Brains and Climate.

The weight OF mans brain is said
to have nothing TO do with his men.
tai power. 1t is a question of climate,
not OF intellect. The colder the eli.
mate. the greater the size OF the brain
The biggest heads of all are those OF
the Chugatshes, who live very far
north. and next comes the heads OF
the Lapps.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Women and Hospitals.

Men have not the time or inclina.
ton, as rule. to study domestic
economy in the minor details OF
household management. and the sinful
waste purchase of inferior goods at
high prices and several commissions,
which have diminished the incomes
of not a few Of our hospitals. would
have been unknown had there been a
committee composed of experienced
ladies.-Sphere
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Earliest English Cemetery.

The earliest English cemetery. as
distinct from churchyards and burial
grounds connected with places OF
Worship. is that at Kensal Green,
which was consecrated in 1882. long
after the first separate grounds in
America. The word means sleeping
place.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Why Moths Seek Flame.

Moths fly into the candle flame be.
cause their eyes can stand only a
small amount of light. When. there.
fore. they come within the light of n
candle their sight is overpowered and
their vision confused and as they
cannot distinguish objects. they pur-
sue the light itself and fly into the
flame.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02

have miracles associated with her
name and many are reported To have
been wrought in remote times around
her shrine at Pershore.
The present church building liz not
the one in which Edburga worshiped.
There have been two restorationa but
some portions of the windows of tho
old church still remain and there Is
a Norman font which is well preserv.
ed. although osedibly reported to be
500 years old Z
Tcmbs Dating frcm 1859.
There are many magnificent tombs
of the Sheldon family, both at Abber-
ton church and at Beoly Those at
Abberton late from 1863 and are un-
der the western tower of the church
The register of the church rs also fun
of curious antiquarian interest, for II
goes back TO 1861 and has been care
fully kept by succession OF rectors
The manor hail OF Abberton is stu
ated within easy distance of Birming-
ham. 1t stands on an eminence sur
rounded by fine forest trees and com
manding views of the Malvern hills.
The hall is a commodious building
and the most interesting relic of its
early days is stone and brick Eliza
bethan chimney, with the date 1919
carved on it.
Flavel Manor. which is also stu
ated in the parish. was once the prop
erty of Guy de Beauchamp, earl OF
Warwick, who, however, lost 1t in one
of the social and political upheayals
of his time. AT the dissolution of the
monasteries all the lands fell into the
hands of Henry VIII. who parted with
them to the Sheldons. and II was in
this way that that old family came in
to possession OF the entire parish. =.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
varietv of GOODS on View.

For nice mint julep. Tam Col.
line or a highball, or a nice. clean
shave. or haircut, or anything in the
grocery, hardware. dry goods or mill.
merry line, call at the City Drug Store.
Also drugs for sale.-Irrigon, Ore, Ir.
RI itor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Temperature in Sahara.

In Sahara the temperature rises to
$50 degrees in the daytime and sinks
below the freezing point at night
There is no such variation in the
Great American desert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Tobacco an American Plant.

Tobacco is a native American plant
and was first observed on the island
of Cuba. 1t was used by the Ameri-
can Indians before Sir Walter Raleigh
introduced IL in England.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Ovcrdonc.

A man with over-developed muscles
is no more physically perfect man
than one with an enormous head or
enormous feet.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Pensions for RAILWAY Men.

All railway employees In Prussia
Will hereafter be examined once in
FIVE years. For those no longer con
sidered physically qualified. pensions
will be provided or other places tousad
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Fifteen Years on One Sermon.

Gwili. Welsh bard. has just fin
ished to his satisfaction sermon on
which he has been engaged for fif
teen years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Politely unsophlstieated.

"A wise man" said Uncle Eben. ''is
hard to deceive. but man mus
sometimes make believe dat he's
easy.'-Washington Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Mosaultoes in Mines.

Mosquitoes are found in mines L.
200 and even 1900 feet below the
earth's surface.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Chinese Education.

Nearly every Chinese can read. but
about 80 per cent of the women are
entirely uneducated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Crying Good for Babies.

Crying is the .best-indeed the only
exercise very young baby can
lake
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02

having confessed her folly and re-
ceived her husbands forgiveness.
Few popular novels. perhaps, have
contained more glaring literary faults
than East Lynne" but few have ever
equaled It in popularity Mrs. Henry
Wood wrote East Lynne In 1861.
when II first appeared in Colburn's
New Monthly. AS soon as II was
completed 1t was issued in book form.
It went through edition after edition
in Great Britain. was pirated vigor-
ously in America and translated into
every known language. Including Par
see and Hindoostani. One of the
Hbrarians in Madrid, years after, told
lhe authors son that the most pop
ular book on the shelves. was East
Lynne" For forty years 1t has as a
play had successful run on the
stage. Numerous versions of it were
produced between 1861 and 1890. but
from none OF them did the author
profit a cent. East Lynne" has made
more than sl,000,000 for others, and
only fame for its author.
The story is. from the modern point
of view. defective in almost every
thing which makes a novel work OF
art, but 1t cannot be said to lack in
cident or interest Half of its pop.
ularity at the time of its publication
was undoubtedly due to the reaction
then setting in against inane and i'm
possible goodness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02
Protest Against Usual Hero.

1t was protest against the conven-
t.cnal hero, and on the stage it was
ose of the earliest of modern prob
lem" plays. before problem" plays
were recognized and labeled. 1t re-
quires great good will to the author
TO believe that the heroine could re-
turn to her husbands house and re-
main there without the husband see
ing through the transparent disguise
Of pair of blue goggles. Modern
criticism is apt to characterize Lady
Isabel as a very silly woman and her
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-02

resented the borough of worceste
in parliament for some years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
TUSCALOOSA NEEDS
 MORE SIDEWALKS
CONSIDERABLE COMPLAINT IS MADE AT THE ACTION OF THE CouNCIL-DOGS BITE A VALU- ABLE dORSE-OTHER NEWS.

Tuscaloosa. October 17.-(Special)- Since the last meeting of the city coun- ciI when the board considered the pass ing of an ordinance which would force all property owners to pave certain streets in the city, there has been some complaint on the part of some cltlzehs while others are very much in favor ol the movement. Certain it is that Iusca- loosa walks in many sections or the city are In a deplorable condition and steps should be taken to improve them.
 The ladies of the Catholic church enjoy ed a. most entertaining programme at the home of Mrs. Frank Justin, where dain- tv refreshments were served. The fol- lowing were the officers elected: Mrs Frank Sloan, president; Mrs w. A. Ryan, vice president Miss Frances Parrige' secretary and treasurer.
 Several dogs who were attracted by restless horse hitched on Greensboro aye nue on Saturday made for the animal, which became more excited and breaking loose dashed down the street With the dogs in close persuit They tore many ugly gashes in the animal, which was
 
 finished their work the horses value was decreased to very small sum.
 The Rev. l.. O. Dawson of the First Baptist church of this city Is conduct ing a series of meetings at the Baptist church of Auburn. pr. Dawson is very popular among the young and his work there will doubtless be of great good among the students there.
 The Confederate veterans of Tuscaloosa founty fare better, perhaps, than those of any other county in the state. Besides the regular state pension of sixty, fifty, forty and thirty dollars, according to the class, they received here this year S10.15 and next year it will go as high as SIP 90. This amount comes from the dispensary fund set apart for the old veterans of the county. Judge Browne Is just in re- ceipt of money from the state for the veterans. In the first three classes there are but few drawing pensions, but in the fourth there are three hundred and seven ty who will receive thirty dollars each this month.
 pr. George H. Searcy Is In the city af- ter several days absence. His maly friends will be glad to learn that he has decided to remain in Tuscaloosa and for the present is located over the Tusca- loosa Drug company
 Mrs. T. w. Palmer of the university has gone to Union Springs for several days visit
 Dr. and Mrs T. T. Hewey who were wedding journey in a few days and will | visit Mrs. Emmett Jones at this place l before returning to their home at Bloc | ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
TRleG's FUNERAL HELD.
Deceased Came to Annlston From Nashville About Four Years Ago.

Anniston, October 17.-(Special.) .)-The funeral of J. w. Trigg. who was killed by Street Overseer Lon E. Pippin last night about S:45 o'clock was held at the First Methodist church this afternoon at o'clock. Rev. J. D. Ellis, assisted by Rev. R. r. Hannon officiated, and the re- mains were inferred in Edgemont ceme- tery The deceased was one of the most prominent and popular citizens of the Model City. He was successful as a business man and as a steward of the First Methodist church he was punctual and regular in the discharge of his duty
 Mir. Trigg came here from Nashville about four years ago, establishing the J. w. Trigg furniture establishment. one of the largest houses of its kind in the city. The deceased was 43 years of age, and is survived by wife, a married daughter and four other young children. George. Ruth, Elizabeth and Jack. The following gentlemen volunteered to act as MT. Trigg's pallbearers: M B. Wellborn, J. w. McElreath. J. w. Rudisill. H. B.. Rudisill and s. w. Tate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
REPORT MADE ON
 STATES RAILROADS
ALABAMA NOW HAS 5672.14 MILES OF TRACk-NET EARNINGS PER MILES SHOWN TO BE $12o6.5O FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30.

Montgomery, Ala, October 1S-(Special) In the report of the Alabama railroad commission for the year ending June 30 last there are some interesting figures, and though many of them have been printed before, they will be of profit by way of review. It is shown by the re- port that there are at the present time In the state 5,67214 miles of track of all kinds; main line, 4495.94 ward track and sdings, 113S.99, and double track, 37.21. The increase of mileage over the year be- fore was 23526. The total employees of all the lines Is 23,4O7
 It is shown by the report that the total earnings of the roads in the state for the twelve months indicated was BPS, ,222, ,S29.72 ?; operating expenses, s21,379, 412.96, leaving net SC. .s66, ,67613 From this Is reduced de- felt of s123, 25937 leaving the actual total net earnings se.s4S 4l6. 76
 The gross earnings of the Alabama roads per mile Is s4975.69, operating ex- penses per mile $376919, net earnings per mile sl20650 The percentage of total op- erating expenses to total gross earnings in Alabama is $75.75.
 The lines which show deficits in the operating department are the Birmins- ham and Atlantic, $13.505.91; Chattanooga Southern, s4sS46l; Seaboard Air Line, 10491S.S5, making the total of S123 ,259.37, as noted above.
 The mortality list is as follows for all lines: Passengers killed 3, injured 1922 em- ployes killed 52, injured 769, others killed 1O3. injured 1S1; total killed 15S, injured 1072
 The report is volume of 1881 pages and represents many weeks of hard work on the part of Secretary Virgil Griffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Dainty Veils and Veilings.

French crepe chiffon veilings, for automobile use, in black, white, navy, brown, green, pink. sky blue and Alice. IS inches wide.
 Bought by us al less than they cost the maker tc pro- duce. Always sold at soc a yard heretofore. Special this week at 35c.
 Tuxedo Veilings in fancy meshes, octagon, square mesh, fish net, illusion, spider web and others, three sizes, chenille or velvet dots, in black, white grey, brown, plum shades, Alice blue and other colors. Regularly soc a yard. Spec ial this week at sc a yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Jamaica.

New York October 17.-Bellestrome, at to 1, won the Huntington selling stakes at Jamaica today, defeating the to } favorite, Keator. Czaraphne went to the front and made the pace to the stretch where Bellestrome moved out and won by two lengths Joskeys w. Fisher and Mcintyre were suspended for the remain der of the meeting by the starter Sum mary:
 First race, six furlongs-Oak Duke, 105 (W. Knapp, to 1, won; Sly Ben, 105 (Martin), to l, second; James Reddick, l2O (Burns), to l, third. Time, 113.
 Second race, selling mile and a six teenth-Grenade, 1O6 CW. Buchanan, 10 to l, won; Norbury 1O4 (Creamer), 40 to l, second; Mabel Richardson, 1O6 (SewelD, l3 to 5, third. Time, 1:46 4-5.
 Third race, mile and a sixteenth-Or- mondes Right. 115 (W. Davis), Il to 10, won; Louis H., 100 (SewelD, 2 to l, sec Time, AT 2-5.
 Fourth race, the Huntington stakes, selling, six furlongs-Belestrome 59 CWiley), to 1, won; Keator, 100 (McIn- tyre), ? to 5, second; Czaraphine, 9s CPer- rine) to 1, third Time, 1:13 3-5
 Fifth race, selling, six furlongs-Brush Up, 106 (Wiley), to 10, won Yada. 1O6 (J. J. Walsh), 90 to l, second; Water Mir TOT, 99 CHorner). 1 5to l. third. Time, 114.
 Sixth race six furlongs-Good Luck, 112 G., Buchanan, to D. won; Peeping I om. ll2 l-uiller), 15 to l. second; Samson. 112 (ONeilD, IS to 5, third Time, 1:14 4-5.,
 Entries for Today.
 First race, handicap, all ages six fur longs-Bad News, 126; Pat Bulger, 125; Ivan the Terrible, 122; Cogonmen, '120; Trontenac. 114; Cloten, 112 Graceful. 110: Toscan, 109; Astarta, 100; Kinleydale, 95; Gold Rose, 92; 1sadaisy, s.
 Second race, 3-year-olds and up, mile and quarter-Rossmond, 104; Lord Badge, 1O3; The Southerner, 102; Athlone. 1OO Joe Lesser, St Roma, go; Sonoma Belle, 9S; Jack Young, 97; Sir Brillar, 90; Gro, Panique. 94; Red Ruler 93.
 Third race, selling, 2-year-ods, five and half furlongs-Rustling Silk, 105 Mollie Donohue, Little Flea, La Sorciere 1O4; ; Incorrigible, Herman Johnson Ingleside, Goldsboro. 102; Andria, Ala Russell, 101; Margaret NJ, Cassandria, Crossways, 90; i; AIontanus There Now 97
 Fourth race, the Southampton, mile and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
At Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, October 17.-Coruscate, the fayorite, won the fourth event at mile, the feature of the card, at Latonia, today Pirate Polly was second, and White Plume, the pace-maker, third. The third event for maiden 2-year-old Allies easily went to Woggle Bug, the second choice Track fast. Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Black Fox, Ill q. Mclaughlin, to l. won; Azeline, 99 e. Morris), 15 to 1, second; Felix Mozzes, 10S (rreubeD, 8 to l, third. Time, 1 IA 1-5.
 Second race, mile and 100 yards-Care- less, 9S (Morris), to l, won John Lyle, 99 QIcks). 12 to B. second; Fonsoluca, 102 (Allen), ' to 1, third. Time 1:47 3-5.
 Third race. six furlongs-Woggle. Bug, 100 (Swain), to 9 win; Polly Forest, 105 (NicoD, 15 to l. second; Tarp, 100 (seam- ster), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:15 3-5.
 Fourth race, mile-Coruscate, Ill (HalD, 3 to 1, won; Pirate Polly, 101 (Swain), to 1. second: White Plume, 116 CrreubeD. 10 to 1, third. Time, :40
 Fifth race six furlongs-Belden. 95 (Morris) to 9, won; Calabash 107 (Shea) Il to 1, second; Matabon, 99 Diggins), 2 to l. third Time, 1:14 2-5
 Sixth race. mile and sixteenth-Dungan- non, 9S (Joerner) to 1, won; Monochord, 9S (Alen), to l. second; Athena, 99( Fo ley) 15 to l. third. Time, 1:4S 2-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
LdCeS and
 Dress Trimmings.

The very newest effects in Point Venise and Baby Irish, Point Applique. Point Case and Chantillys, both in allovers, edgings and in- sertlon to match. There is a very large variety to se- lect from.
 As a special list we offer the point Venise insertions in the new crown designs. See them.
 A few of the specials.
 Silk mousseline applique, in fancy gold or floral designs, colors black and white. gray, tan and navy and black, at 39c a yard.
 Persian applique bands in white, green, sky, brown and navy, tan, silver gray and two-toned effects, at 25c yard.
 Fibre silk in straight, galoon and white, specially suited for tailored garments, at 25c a yard.
 Persian bands, in beautiful one sided effects, on veIvet and taffeta grounds, with chenille squares and Persian designs, at 39c a yard.
 Persian bands 3-4 inch wide, on silk, handsome pompadour effects in old rose and green, at 29c yard.
 Persian bands, one inch wide, in lavender, with green and brown shading, at 39c a yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
IMPORTANT CHANGE MADE.
Colonel Michael Is Succeeded By chas.
 Denby of Indiana,

Washington, October l...-An lnl- portant change of officials of the state department has been determined upon by the President and Secretary Root. Col. William H. Micheal, who has been chief clerk of the department since the late John Sherman was Secretary of State, is to be succeeded by Charles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

When Auburn meets Davidson on the gridiron at West End park Friday after noon the first battle royal of the foot ball season is expected. The preliminary skirmish was pulled off between Howard and Wetumpka Monday afternoon, and resulted in tie.
 Interest is now centered in the outcome of the struggle between the North Caro- lima college and Auburn The game Fri day will give the supporters of the Orange and the Blue a good line on the strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
AUBURN WILL PLAY
 DAVIDSON FRIDAY

lightning fast. The weight of the team IS well distributed and can be easily handled by the captain
 Coach Donahue has worked hard with the team for the past two weeks and the improvement has been very marked. He has coached the team in tackling, signal work and speed especially. The lineup of the Auburn team will probably be:
 Holly. Hughes or Penton, center; Moon and Whitner, guards; Frank Jones and Will Streit, tackles; J. H. and J. P. Pat