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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-07-26
WHY BOYS LEAVE THE FARM.

The cities are built up bv the
recruits from tine farm. but the
farms are not being deserted
4 ON the contrary. if we consider
the agricultural development Of
America alone we will see that
|itls one of the wonders of his
tory.
For illustration. consider that
in $500 wccNportcl agricultural
products valued at IS millions.
n 1900 the value of our agri
cultural exports was s35 mil
lions. NO decline here. surely
I'm 1880 there wereiu America
l4it073 farms. averaging 2,2
acres each. OF which 3S.5 per
cent were improved and 6l.5
unimprovcd.
I'm 1900 there were 5.737. SD
farms coz nearly four times as
many. averaging lff acres each.
LOT which one-half or 5O Der
cent were unimprovcd. That is.
lhe improved lands on each farm
has increased third.
Tins shows "a marked change
for the better. smaller farms
and b tier culture. I'm 1850
there We're less than 300 million
acres I'm the farms. but in 1900
Tire We're o3o million.
In 1850 farm property was
valued at 1900 million. In 1900
at 10000 millions. or five times
as much as fifty years before.
Maniiestly AN the bows have
not left the farm They are
there and they are working
carly and late.
BUT some farm boys prefer
city life and they got0 the city. /
In the city the sons of mer-
chants want to be lawyers and
The sons of lawyers want 20 be-
bankers. and So the change 4
goes ON continually. Prof. I
Bailey, Director of the College I
of Agriculture at Cornell Uni !
versity. has been trying to /
learn why boys leave the farm /
and IN the July number of the /
Gentry Magazine ne gives the I
results Of his inquiry.
OF lJ5 replies So of the stu
dents said farming does not
pay, 20 said there is too much
hard work, and u said the
hours are too long. Twenty
SIX inStanced the lack Of social
advantages aud IA gave as a /
reason the better opportunity 1
for advancement els CIV here
Twenty four had a natural bent
for something else and six re-
ported that the parental inhu-
ence was against farming. One !
SAID that farming has little ex-
,iiement, a n o d er that the
farmer cannot serve humanity.
p fourth that a farmer has no /
political advantages. Eleven
hat the work is too monoto-
nous. and 10 expected to farm
some day after making money !
N other business.
In 1890 the farm population
over ten years of age was lC.-
ISL ,765, whereas in 1880 il was
!, 500. 926.
Cities are gro wing more
'apidiy t0an tho farms. 5ut they
'oul1 not grow Il the farming
population did not grow too.
{ does grow In number. il
grows IN efficiency; that is. In
productive capacity. and on this
act rests the growth Of cities
Louisville Post.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-07-26
Virginia Z Southwestern

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TENNESsLE DIVISION
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Spend Saturday or Sunday al the Fs-
trous Natural Tunnel.

Tickets for The round trip on sale for the
morning train Saturday and sunday. limited
% date Of sale Al the following low rates
f~..,t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Mems Furnishing !

this city for more than thirty years. She
is survived by one son, Sergeant Maj.
Thomas O'Rouke, who is stationed at
the Philippines; two daughters, Mrs. w.
T. Caphart and Mrs Mary Hagerty. and
one brother, Martin Boyle, who is living
at Newport r. |.
The Central Female college will in a
few days undergo quite a change, much
to the delight of the institutions many
friends all. over the state. So wonderful
has been the progress made by this insd-
tuition for young women that 1t has out
grown the present quarters and for this
reason handsome music hall will be
erected, which will be ready at the open
ing of the fftieth session, which will be
in September. Besides this new building
the entire structure will wear a new coat
of paint. President Giles has secured
quite a goodly sum with which to carry
this new work on. and while all the
amount has not yet been secured the
friends of the institution will doubtless
provide an amount sufficient to finish this
splendid and much-needed work.
The sad news of the death of Mrs
Georgia Rountree has been received here
from Vedalia, La. She was a sister of
Mrs L. c. Gale of this city. and had
| many friends here who greatly deplore
her sudden death.
The old Uaugher homestead and farm.
located. several miles north of this city.
has been sold. There are some 700 acres
in the tract. which brought 1920. The
| property was bought by William Naugher
of Fayette.
| Miss Minnie Cox of this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Norris of Birmingham, Mr.. and
and Mrs. James Norris, Bert Cox of Bir-
mingham and Edward Cox of Chicago
have been enjoying family reunion at
| North Port. where a settlement of the
estate of their father, the late R. s. Cox,
| was made. Robert Cox has been in Chi
cage for eleven years and his friends are
pleased to know of his success as a MEM
Der of the Chicago Ledger's staff.
The Rev. S L. Dobbs, who was pastor
OF the M. f.. church here. now of Birming-
ham. is visitor to the city.
Professor Nance of the Jackson Tenn,
| city schools. is visiting his uncle, Prof.
j. A. Anderson, on Seventh street.
Sam Browne, superintendent of the
| Union Springs Water and Power COM
pany, is in the city visiting his parents.
DR.. w. G. Sommervlle has gone to
| Chicago where he will take a special
course In surgery and diseases of children
He was accompanied by his wife and lit
| tie daughter.
| Miss Ellen Foster has gone to Lynch
| burg. Va, where she will spend the sum-
| mer with relatives.
Mrs Cora Foster has gone to Vincennes,
| Ind, where she will spend the summer
| with her parents. She will again teach
voice at the Alabama Brenau college at
! Eufaula next session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
A CARD.
To the Democrats of Jefferson County.
ReDlving briefly and finally to the ad

To the Democrats of Jefferson County.
Replying briefly and finally to the adj
Replying briefly and finally to the edi-
18th inst. entitled Mr. Mllers Card
l now state that | have received assur-
ances of support from all classes of the
democratic citizens of Jefferson county,
that 1t was these assurances and the
knowledge of the fact that / have friends
in every walk and station of life, togeth-
err with an ambition to serve all the peo-
pie and be the recipient of their honor,
that induced me to become a candidate
for the office of senator from jefferson
county No other consideration, or in
ducepent of any form, character, or de-
scription entered into, or has or will affect
my candidacy, or the discharge of my
duties after | shall have been elected.
I will and do deny that I was re-
quested to become candidate for senator
by any one on behalf Of or as the repre-
sentative of any railroad or of any cor
poration.
1 also deny that I had any assurance
of financial or other support of my can
didacy from any railroad or other cor
poration, or from any one as the repre-
sentative of any railroad or other cor
poration.
with each statement contained in Mr.
Rhodes editorial, since he has admitted
therein that he knew my position at the
time he published the first editorial mis-
representing 1t, but combining myself to
what seems to be the meat or gst of a
column and a half of verbiage, circumlo-
cation and bombast. hereby denounce as
unqualifedly false every statement. in
situation or innuendo in that editorial
that declares or suggests that have
given any promise or assurance, or re-
ceived any promise or assurance. either
directly or INDIRECTLY, or that there ex-
lists a single fact in connection with my
candidacy that would. In any event. or
under any condition, put me under any
obliga ton to any corporation. or corpor-
ations. or that makes me the candidate
of any corporation or corporations In any
shane, manner, or form.
AS am not the candidate of any class,
shall be proud to receive the support
of all my fellow citizens, whether they
be laborers in the field. mine, factory, or
store house. employees of corporations, or
any workers in the development of our
great county. NATHAN l.. Mii'bnn'
July 49, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
SOCIETY,".

Lieut.. Gordon Johnston. L. s. A, and
Mrs. Johnston are visiting Gen. and Mrs.
R. d. Johnston. and an informal recep-
ton was held in their honor yesterday ia
ternoon at the Johnston residence on the
South Highlands. Mr.. Johnston has not
been In Birmingham for two years, having
been stationed In the PHILIPPINES, where
for his gallantry in action ON the field he
has been highly commended by the war
department. He was quite seriously
wounded in one engagement and has been
In the Preside hospital In California for
the past two months. He will remain in
the city but a short while.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Republicans to Meet In Gadsden.

Gadsden, July 1S.-(SpeciaL Much inter
est is centered in the Etowah county re-
publican congressional convention to be
held in Alfalfa tomorrow for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to the district
convention which meets on July 25 The
friends of DR.. James II. Hurst are de-
termined to capture the delegation, and
Ignatius Pollaks friends are at work also
and will leave nothing undone to have del
egates named who will favor his nomina-
ton. The party leaders in this county are
violently opposed to Pollak, and a lively
fight is looked for.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

A rather unique and delightful trip has
been planned by Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Woodward, who left the city Thursday
morning In their touring car for Cleye-
land, O, From Cleveland they will go to
Sidney and then across the states 70 their
former home in Weldes Me-. thus COW
ering many thousand miles in their auto
mobile. 1t is a machine of the latest and
most improved make and is fitted up with
every convenience for extensive travelling
They will stop at various inns and hotels
by the way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
MR.. CARTER GIVES
LUNCH FOR BRYAN
Prominent English Cabinet Members
Are Invited to Meet American
Guest and Wife.

London. July 13.-Secretary Ridgely Car
ter of the American embassy and Mrs.
of William j. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan
Those present included James Bryce, the
chief secretary for Ireland, and Mrs.
Bryce, Chancellor of the Exchequer As
quith and Mrs. Asquith, Henry White, the
American ambassador to Italy; John Nor
ley, the secretary of state for India; DR..
Nansen, the arctic explorer; Maj, Gen.
Sir Stanley Clarke and Lady Clarke, Lady
st. Helcer and Miss Mildred Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Bring In Foreign Laborers.

Gadsden. July 13-(Specal.)-The Differ
ent iron, steel. coal mines and rock quar-
ries are importing quite lot of Germans
Italians, Poles and Swedes to work in
the different industries here. The imml-
grants are brought to Savannah by steam
er from Ellis Island This class of labor
especially the Italians and Poles, have
proven to be good laborers, and they will
soon supplant the negro labor, which has
become so unreliable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
sites for oadsden Public Building.

Gadsden, July Especial. )-Citizens
are very much interested in the site for
the proposed new postoffice building. and
many locations are being mentioned. the
most popular being on Chestnut street at
the corner of Fifth street. These locations
are on high ground and are almost in the
exact business center of the city. There
are two available sites at this point also,
one on the western side of Fifth and the
other on the eastern side. Bids will be
opened on August u at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Mrs. WlnsIow's SOOTHING syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
all Pain, CURES WIND collie, and Is
cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
SUNDAY FEATURES.

Among the special features
in the Age-Herald of next
Sunday, will be the Joe Chand-
Ter Harris (Uncle Remus)
page, illustrated; Blu s t er
Brown, Little Memo, Aunt
Mandy-Blackman' page.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
NEWS OF DEATHS.
Mrs. Mary o'Rouke. Former Tusca-
loosa Resident, DIES in Chattanooga.

Tuscaloo. July 13.-(Special)-The sad
news has been received here from Chatta
nooga of the death of Mrs. Marry
O'Rouke, which occurred there Wednes-
day morning at o'clock. Mrs. ORouke
was born in Ireland in 1922, and came TO
this country with her parents when quite
a young woman. She was a resident of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
THROUGH CARS
TO EAST LAKE CASINO.

Leave corner of I'd avenue and
18th street every evening at
8. 8:12, 8::24, and go through
without stop. There in time
for the show-Quick travel
ing, this.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Al the Woman's exchange this morning
a special sale of whole wheat bread, salt
rising bread and the homemade cakes
will take place as usual. The demand is
increasing every week as the making and
baking of the exchange goods is the best
in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mrs. Robert Jemison Mrs. Allan Harvey
Woodward and her little daughter have
Joined Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., at Ashe-
vile. They have leased the ''Clematis Cot
tage." delightful summer home connect
ed with The Manor at Asheville, and
will spend the remainder of the summer
there. Miss Bessie Jemison will join them
In a few DAYS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Brown have ar
rived in the city after a delightful trip
throughout the north. They are at home
al the Brown residence in Elyton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The usual services will be held at the
Westminster Presbyterian church, corner
of Thirteenth avenue and Twenty-ffth
street, tomorrow morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

At the Church of the Advent services
will be conducted at II o'clock Sunday by
Mr.. E. G. Powell lay reader. There will
be no evening service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter Motion Smith have
returned from their bridal trip and Mrs
Charles ]. Smith gave an informal re-
ception Thursday evening in honor of
her daughter-in-law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

tertaining Miss Irene Denny Of this city
at her home in Atlanta, gave a charming
tea in compliment to her guest yester-
day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE
Relieves Headache

caused by summer heat, overwork. ner-
vous disorders or impaired digestion. Re-
lieves quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. Dr. F. P. Culver will preach
at both morning and evening services at
the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

At the South Highlands Presbyterian
church the usual services will be held
tomorrow morning and evening as usual,
the Rev. Sterling ]. Foster filing the
pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Miss Olivia Knight. of Florence. who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. H.
Smell, has returned to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

ter several weeks absence at his Misss-
sippi plantation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. DR.. j. A. Duncan will preach
at the regular services at the First Meth
odist church tomorrow at II a. M, and
p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. J. C. Persinger will occupy the
pulpit at the Avondale Methodist church
tomorrow, both morning and evening, as
usual
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Eastman have
returned from their bridal trip
A cablegram received here on Wednes-
day from Mrs FAC Smith announced the
safe arrival of her party at Dover. Eng
land.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mrs. w. j. Kerin and daughter, Miss
Willie of Montgomery are visiting Mrs.
Kerin's sister. Mrs. D. M. Dickson, at
her summer home, 1909 Rush avenue,
North Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The regular services will be held at
the North Highlands Baptist church to-
morrow morning and evening, as usual,
the Rev. James d. Ray occupying the
pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

At st. Andrews Episcopal church to-
morrow the Rev. Raimundo de OWES will
occupy the pulpit at the regular SER
vices
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Sunday masses at st. Paul's will be at
$780, 7:3O, $50 Sunday school mass) and
1920 o'clock. At the Church of Our Lady
of Sorrows masses will be at and 10
clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mrs. j. D. Matlock has returned after
several weeks visit to Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mrs. j. G. Bradley will leave for Colo
RADIO in few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard w Massey left
yesterday over the Central of Georgia for
Savannah from which point they sail for
New York. Mr.. and Mrs. Massey will
be absent in the east for several weeks,
visiting prominent watering places.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

At the Southside Baptist church tomor-
row the usual services will be held at
IL a. m. and 8 p. M, the Rev. DR.. HI. P.
Mccormick preaching both morning and
evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. J. F. Gable will preach at the
Twenty-frst Avenue Baptist church to-
morrow at the regular services as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

At the Fountain Heights Methodist
church tomorrow the regular services will
be held, the pastor. Rev. Frank w. Bran
don, occupying the pulpit at both morning
and evening services.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The order of services at st. Mary som
the Highlands tomorrow will be as fol-
lows: Holy communion at 730 a. m;
morning prayer and sermon at II a. m,
and evening prayer at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. L. D. Mooney will preach at
the regular services at the Second Pres
byterian church tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
AT THE CHURCHES.

The regular services Will be held at the
East Lake Baptist church tomorrow as
usual
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The usual services will be held at the
First Cumberland Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning at IL M, and in the
evening at 8 o'clock The Rev. 1. D.
Steele will occupy the pulpit at both
services.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. James H. Mccoy will preach
at the Five Points Methodist church to-
morrow morning at II o'clock as usual.
In the evening at O'Clock he will preach
odist church, no services being held at
the Five Points church. This plan of
united services on Sunday night will be
followed throughout the summer, the SER
vices being held alternately at the two
churches.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Very Serious Concern Felt.


"The department has felt in this case
very serious concern by reason of the
language of the provision requiring all
contracts to be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder If these words stood
alone, the department would hesitate to
take action which might be construed as
amounting to a finding on its part that
the Midvale company is not a response
BILE bidder; but 1t thinks the qualifica-
ton as to the responsibility must be read
in connection with the further language
of the proviso having in view the best
results and most expeditions delivery
1t holds the Midvale company to be the
lowest responsible bidder having in view
the above mentioned ends prescribed by
Congress. to the extent of one-half OF
the present contract, and 1t awards one
fourth thereof to each OF the two COM
petlng companies. their bids having been
reduced to the figures of the Midvale
company as next entitled. and equally en-
titled relatively to each other under the
terms of the law with a view to the
best results and the most expeditions
delivery.
ut Is therefore ordered that the con-
tracts be awarded as nearly as possible
in accordance with the terms of this men,
orandum.
CHARLES J. BONAPARTE,
Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. J. o. Hanes will preach at
the usual services at Wesley chapel to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. DR.. A. R. Moore will preach
at the First Christian church Sunday
morning at II o'clock on 1.-The Devotional
Life" The usual services will be held in
the evening at S:15. o'clock. with preaching
by the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

At the Avondale Baptist church DIR. A.
P. Montague will preach at the morning
services tomorrow. In the evening at 8
o'clock the Rev. l.. NJ. Bradley, pastor,
will preach, taking his subject from the
following text: And they left all and fol-
lowed Jesus
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The regular services will be held at the
First Baptist church tomorrow morning
and evening as usual, the Rev. DIR. A.
]. Dickinson occupying the pulpit at both
services. DIR. Dickinson will take for the
subject of his morning sermon THE Mis-
sion of Christianity In the Worlds Re-
will continue a series of sermons on the
Teachings of Jesus
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

The Rev. DIR. John w. Stage will preach
tomorrow morning at the First Presby-
terrain church on s"Christs Universal
WISH" In the evening at 8 o'clock the
usual services will be held with preach
ing by the pastor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-07-30

of Kingfsher creek, in a search for
buried gold The "clairvoyant' or.
ganized club among the colored
population. withS2 initiation fee. I'm
der his supervision they then hold
seances, at which they talk to their
dead friends and see great wealth in
gold and silver buried in the earth
along the bank of the creek. Their
leader says the treasure was buried
there during a battle between the
Mexicans and Indians. The CLUB" has
rented the land where the treasure is
supposed to be located, and sentinels
are keeping guard at all hours of the
day and night while the search for the
treasure is being conducted. People
who refused to join the club have been
run off the place with shotguns. The
alleged claiFyoyant seems to have al
most a hypnotic power over his fol
lowers. and none of them questions the
truth of his revelations.