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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28
sNAkE 1AE raIEMp OF Mas.
He Helps to Keep Down Pests That
Destroy Grain and Crops.

destroy train ana drops.
Many stories are told of black
snakes that have attacked human be-
ings and a full grown specimen
might conceiyably iEiure weak,
small child. Even at its greatest de-
velopment this snake is incapable
of doing more than cause an UNI
pleasant construction of the mus
cles of grown person, and the tales
of its attacks on men and women
ending in serious consequences to
anything except itself may be put
down as imaginary.
The copperhead is venomous. IT
belongs TO the rattlesnake family, is
sluggish in its movements, princi-
pally nocturnal in its habits, seeking
by day TO avoid notice. 1t will not
bite unless greatly alarmed OF pro-
voked, and the popular theory that
it lies in wait to strike human be-
ings from behind is entirely with
out foundation.
Recently New Jersey man
boastfully attempted to :'charm" a
copperhead and was stung by it.
Usually its victims are those who I'M
intentionally disturb it while they
are handling brush or stones in the
woods or while clearing swamp
land.
Each of these snakes performs a
valuable service to, man in destroy
ing small pests, such as moles and
mice. The blacksnake eats the gar
ter snake and the copperhead and
rattlesnake, following their trails by
scent, avoiding their poison fangs
and crushing them to death. 1t is
also a famous tree climber and no
torious robber Of birds nests. The
blacksnake may be tanned. The
copperhead also eats the garter
snake, which is the prey of many
birds and mammals.
The garter snake is among the
most courageous of serpents. Not
withstanding its diminutive size, it
shows small fear of man, though
incapable of injuring him, and its
strength and agility make it fire.
quently victorious opponent of many
animals greatly exceeding it in bulk.
1t is most prolific, a single female
producing from 25 to IS young at
a time.
While the fostering of even the
small and nonpoisonous serpents is
not likely to become popular, they
are of great value to the farmer in
keeping down harmful animals to
combat which on a large scale no
cheap and effective means has been
found.
The harm they do is limited to
the destruction of birds, but in the
warfare for existence that continues
throughout the life of all animals
the birds are not without means of
offense and defense. Were snakes
the only enemies the winged tribes
had to fear, there would be no need
of passing laws for their protection.
A study of life in the fields and
forests will show that, however
strong the instructive dislike of man
for his serpent fellow-beings is, they
are his friends and allies rather than
his enemies.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

M. L. Kirkpatrick, formerly OF
Ripley, later a popular tobacco
buyer at Dover, was recently
elected President of the Farmers
and Shippers Leaf Tobacco Ware
house Company at Cincinnati. Mr..
Kirkpatrick is a brother of G. L.
Kirkpatrick of this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

James Gollenstein sold seven
hogsheads of bright leaf tobacco
on the Cincinnati market last week
at an average of $20.25 per hun
dred pounds. u
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28
Worse.

"Whewl It's getting late, boys
said Peckham, at the club. '1'lI
have to be going. My wife expects
me home before midnight"
"Ohl she's a fighter, ehl" sneered
Lushman; @afraid she'd go for you
if you stayed too late?"
mo; m afraid she'd come for
me.1
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Conrad Krout died at Logans-
burg, Ind, from the effects of in
juries received by kicking a bed
post during a nightmare. He
dreamed that he was going through
the San Francisco disaster again
and became excited, although when
that fire occurred he escaped in
jury.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Congressman elect John w.
Langley has appointed Fred A.
Vaughn, of Paintsville, his private
secretary. Roy Without, of
Pikeville, who was tipped for this
place will receive an appointment
more in keeping with his profess
sion.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

The Flemingsburg Times-Dem-
ocrat wants the game wardens to go
after the Ohio sportsman who are
huntingin that county without Ii
cenSe.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28
Give Thanks.

Thank God for the dear ones safe today,
Safe at home on the happy shore,
Where the smile Of the Father beams for ay,
And the shadow of pain shall fall no more.
Thank IS cd for the hearts that have done with
sin.
For the eyes that shall never be blind with
tears
Thank God for the beautiful entered in.
To the perfect rest OF the deathlsss years.
Margaret SanEster
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Deputy Sheriff A. S. Thompson
of Bourbon paid over to the State
Treasury at Frankfort over $685.
600 for taxes collected for 1906.
Ten men in the county pay taxes
on over $4,000.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

The Attorney General of Kan
sas is filing more custer suits
against Mayors of cities where the
prohibition law is being openly
violated.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Trains Nos. and daily.
Trains Nos. and daily except SUNDAY.
CONNECTIONS.
At l.. y K Junction Trains Nos. /, and
3wlll make connection with the Y. 4 u,
Ry. for Mt. Sterling.
At Campton Junction:-All Trains con.
meet with Mountain Central Railroad for
CamptOn.
At Beattyville Juietion:-Trains Nos. p
and connect with the L. 4 A. Ry. for
Beattyville.
At o. 4 x. Junction .-TraIns Nos. and
Sonnet with the o. 4 X. Ry, for local
stations on the D. 4 X. Ry.
CHAs. SCOTT,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Chief Justice Fuller of the u.
S. Supreme Court created some
thing of sensation by Directing
forcibly to the spelling OF
through as thru" in a brief sub
mitted by Solicitor General Hoyt
the other day. Mr.. Hoyt apollo
gized.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Intoxication while on duty is a
misdemeanor for a railroad en-
ploy in Calf rnia, and if death re-
suits a felony.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

The six-year-old daughter of
James Cannon, of Hopkinsville,
died from the effects of drinking
whisky. She found four-ounce
bottle and drained it of its con-
tents.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

When in reed of a birthday or
wedding present see Robincon's
stock. lift.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

Cheapest accident insurance =
Or. Thomas Electric OIL. Stops
the pain and heals the wound. All
druggists sell it. l7-4t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28
LanaIey'S Majority.

The majority for Mr.. Langley
for Congress is 91S.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

A Chicago Judge has sentenced
a man to Jail for allowing his wife
to support him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28
More than 1900 pesrons die Of
measles every year.

See Cravens if yon want ar
auctioneer. 13-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

A thoroughbred jersey COW.
Off Mrs. j. w. Hedden.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28
AN IDEAL

AN IDEAL
VACATION TRrP
TO
Yellowstone lark.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-11-28

K S44SWSIS1aS Ss1 IL
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itinerary Of Trip
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Canon, Royal Gorge, Glenwood
Springs, Salt Lake City, Ogden,
Salt Air, Marshall Pass, Black
CAnen and 81 days in WONDER
Full YELLOWSTONE PARK.
Cost OF Trip.
Expense OF an ordinary trip OF this nature
has been fully considered and minimized so as
to be within easy reach Of all
For full particulars,
Write J. II. GALLAGHER,
sl-H 1907 Barrett Avenue, Louisville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
Charles B. Hanford.

Two souls with but a single thought,
 Two hearts that beat as one.'
 There is probably no couplet which has been so often quoted as the above. Sim pie as it is, it forms the foundation for one of the greatest and most successful plays that the stage has ever known. "Ingomar' is one of the dramas that en- dure despite the waves of fancy which each season seem to change the current of popular taste. Charles B. Hanford of fers production of "1ngomar" this sea son, himself playing the barbarian who falls so gradually, yet so completely, un- der the domination of innocence and beauty. Parthenia, a role in which the greatest actresses of the world have been proud to win approval, will be played by Miss Marie Drofnah whose appearances from season to season with Mir. Hanford have won her admirers who will await that seems adapted to her sympathetic personality and artistic powers. 'Ingo- mar" is one of the plays whose appeal is universal and the opportunity to see it afternoon is one which cannot fail to ex- cite interest. On Saturday night MT. Hanford will present The Merchant of Venice"
 The sale of seats will commence tomor- row morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Mary Anderson will entertain the Clionian club on Friday afternoon at her residence on Highland avenue.
 The members of the Shakespeare club have issued invitations for an open meet ng on Friday afternon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Algernon Smith, 222s Sycamore street.
 Mrs. James Hiilman is in Montgomery, the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Hal T. Walker.
 The wedding of Miss Jessie Thompson and MT. Brett Rutledge Brown will take place this evening at the First Methodist church.
 Miss Bessie Brown Is spending the week with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. s. Brown.
 pr. William Dempsey Partlow of Tus- caloosa. has joined Mrs. Partlow for a few days They are the guests of Mrs. Partlow,s mother. Mrs. J. T. Nixon.
 The meeting of the state medical con- yention has assembled distinguished gathering in the city. and the social
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
MRS. MARTHA GlELOW TO
 VISIT ALABAMA IN MAY
An Effort Will be Made to Have Mrs Geow Give Her Plantation
 Sketches and Talk on Her Educational Work

side of the convention is brilliant At the reception to be given this evening at the Hillman. a number of the wives of Bir- mingham's most prominent physicians will assist in receiving and the occasion will be socially very charming.
 
 The Misses Scale, who have been the guests of Mrs. George Kerr Armes, have returned to Greenville.
 
 Miss Louise Walker of Birmingham has been appointed one of the maids of honor to Miss Northington at the approaching Confederate reunion.
  Miss Fannie Dunn has returned.
 
 Mrs. B. Lloyd Guice is in Eufaula
 
 Mrs. Oscar Smith has returned from New York.
 Mir William Hardie, Jr., spent Easter with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Hardie. in this city.
 Maj. and Mrs. Joseph Hardie have re- turned from California. MT William Mudd Martin is in Mem phis. where he will be best man at the Smith-Day wedding, to be solemnized this evening in that city.
  Mss George Weatherly and Miss Flor ence Dawson were among the out-of-town guests at the Beauvoir cotillon in Mont gomery, which was danced on Monday evening.
 MT. James L. Davidson of Birmingham also attended the Beauvoir cotillon. Mrs. Horace Stringfellow is in Mont gomery.
 Mrs. T. c. Thompson is in Charlotte N. C., where she chaperoned party of young women who are attending the re- union of the Kappa Delta. At the ban quet given last evening at the Manu- facturers' club Miss Bessie May Thomp- son was the "toastmaster." MT. and Mrs. J. H. Siddons will take A'~'RNSRteAA gently purchased on the North Highlands early in May.
 Dr. and Mrs. A B. Bennett of Opelil1a are the guests of Mrs, Frank Green dur ing the medical convention. Dr. s. L. Rountree of Hartselle arrived in the city last evening to attend the State Medical association. He is the guest of his son, MT. J. A. Rountree. on the South Highlands. Dr. Rountree is county health officer of Morgan county, and has frequently been a delegate to the state association.
 Sarah Lathrop. the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. H. Lathrop, Is seriously i'll with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Charles A. Mason is in Tuskegee to attend the wedding of her son. Mrs. Milton H. Smith is in Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
NOtiCe!

The Ingram Lithia Hotel will be open at Ohatchie, Ala. and ready for guests May 1. Special prices will be given to families by the month or for the summer The hotel will be under the management of the company. Write or phone the company at
 2O18 3d Ave. Both Phones 1O3
 Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
At the Riiou.

Daniel Ryan gave 8 fine performance of "The Bells" at the Bijou theatre last night. He was impressive in the role of the stricken Matthias. It Is safe to as- sume that Birmingham theatregoers have never had an opportunity of witnessing a more ambitious performance at popular prices, while the staging was worthy o. the highest praise, especially that part which pictured the visions of Matthias.
 Tonight Mir. Ryan will change to melo- drama and will present "The Fatal We'd ding" His performance of "The Bells iy J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18

The best haIf-tone cuts are made by the cawk Engraving company. Age. Herald Building,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
AFTERNOON TEA ETIQUETTE.

Acceptances to teas are not correct. When 1t is impossible to attend. the vis- iting card enclosed in small envelope should be dispatched by messenger and left at the door while the tea is in progress.
 Tea cards can either be engraved es- pecially for the occasion, or the visiting card of the hostess can be used, with tho dates and hour written in the lower left-hand corner. It is correct, when so desired to write the name of the guest of honor across the top of the tea card thus: ITO meet Miss Blank.
 When to the "at home days engraved on the card is added "A to z o'clock or "5 o'clock" it is understood that such occasions are in the nature of teas.
 Only persons having such cards left upon them should call on the dates in- dcated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
Alabama at Departure nts.

Washington, April 11.-tspecial.)-A pa tent for a governor for elastic fluid tur- pines issued to James Wilkinson of Bir- mingham.
 Rural carriers appointed: Luverne route ., L. c. Matthews carrier; Harry Matthews substitute: Vernon. route f. James A. Hankins carrier, Walter Bur nett substitute.
 Postmasters appointed: Bupie, Tusca loosa county, Peter M. Hinds; Holly Pond Cullman county. James M. Butler: Lock hart Covington county, Alma l.. Mo Leod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
JAPANESE ENTERTAINMENT.

The Christian Endeavorers of the High land Presbyterian church will give Japanese entertainment on Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Baine. An attractive evening has been arranged and the occasion will be most enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
White Man Kills Negro.


 John Granger, white man, shot and instantly killed Charley Byrd, a negro. in house at Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue in this city tonight at 6 o'clock
 Byrd received three wounds, one in the head, one in the arm and another in the bowels.
 It is understood that they were playing craps and became engaged in a quarrel over a bet of 50 cents. when Granger whipped out his gun and began shooting. Granger was arrested shortly after the shooting by Chief of Police George W. Jones, and was later carried to Birming ham by Deputy Sheriff Rush Randall and placed in the county jail.
 Granger Is employe in the United States Cast Iron. Pipe and Foundry com pany's plant in this city, and is young man about 20 years of age. He has wife and two children in this city.
 Notes and Personals. w. S. Wright, connected with an en- gineering corps that has been at work in this vicinity for several days, Is still quite i'll at the Robinson -Hanby infirmary in this city. He has been; unconscious for several days and his condition is thought to be very serious. His parents, MT. and Mrs. J. S. Wright of Brunswick, Ga. are at his bedside. The Beavers baseball team will play practice game at Fourth avenue park to- morrow afternon at o'clock. J. c. Burgin left for Hot Springs today for his health. He has been in i'll health for several weeks.
 The young ladies of the Magazine club of Jonesboro entertained their friends at the home of Mrs. Dave Williams tonight for the benezt of the Methodist church. A. F. Dudley. clerk of the Bessemer city court. Is confined to his home at Jonesboro with illness. The case against John Leonard, who is charged with carrying a concealed pistol, was continued in police court this morn ing until tomorrow morning. Mayor Sul- livan being principal witness in the case is incompetent to try the case and it is understod that Captain Crook will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
Will Call Special Meeting.

Acting City Attorney Perry announced
 that there were several matters of great
 importance that should be attended to ! at once by the council and advised that
 special meeting be called at once for
 the consideration of these matters. It was stated by some of those present that if the regular session was adjourned to some future time that the absent mem
 hers would not attend and the only way
 to secure their attendance would be to | call special meeting for the considera-
 tion of special matters when the election of city engineer could not be taken up. As the members present dispersed 1t was generally understood that the May or would call a special meeting for Thurs | day night If the absent members would not consent to attend an adjourned ses- | sion of the regular meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Saturday afternoon and night
 Charles B. Hanford in "Ingomar" and "The Merchant of Venice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
AT THE BIJoU.

} Remainder of the week, with
 matinees Thursday and Saturday } afternoon-Daniel Ryan in roper
 e toire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
ATTRACTIVE MID-WEEK SELLING
Special sales are popular today at Steele Smiths The best items of the large Monday business have been continued for today.
Attractive w ash Goods
 Specials Again Today

S5c White Swiss polka dot 0s. .. 25c 0O qualiy Specal..... SOO K
 
 121kc quality o Lawn since IA Pearine sO OOC new 1O1o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
May Defer Election.

It is very likely that tho election will be allowed to go over until tho next regu- lar meeting and an.effort will be made to consider matters of importance at special meetings when the election can not be called up.
 The matter is interesting from the fact that large petition signed by many Of the best citizens of the city asking that Mir. McEniry be elected to the position.
 MT. Lints friends claim that MT. Mc- Eniry Is young and inexperienced and that the place should be given to MT. Lint on account of his riper experience. It is also claimed for MT. McEniry that he is home man while MT. Lint is a nOn- resident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
BESSEMER COUNCIL FAILS IN QUORUM Members are Divided on EIec- ton of City Engineer LONG FIGHT IS IMMINENT John eravyer, a White Man, Kills Charley Byrd, Negro, in Crap
 eame-Gravyer Is
 In Jail.

l Bessemer. April T.-(Special)-A quo- rum of the members failing to appear, a meeting of the City Council was not held tonight.
 Those present, besides Mayor Sullivan, were Alderman Lewis, Alderman Eidge, Alderman Riss and Alderman Wegelin. Those absent were Alderman O'Gara, AL derman Bissett, Alderman Crook and AL derman J. K Hairless.
 The absence of half the members of the l council was not surprise to some of | those present. as 1t was understood late this afternoon that the absent members did not desire quorum.
 The election of a city engineer to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation Of ". J. Parkes is understood to be at the bottom of the matter and it now appears that battle royal Is on in the council.
 Favor Suit.
 The members present tonight and the Mayor are understood to be favorable to | the election of H. A. Lint for city en- glneer. while the absent members would vote for Hugh McEniry MT. Lint is acting city engineer by appointment of the Mayor and will probably hold the place until an election. which seems now to be an uncertain event.
 At the fast meeting of the council the four supporters of McEniry left the coun- ell chamber when the election was call ed. This action broke up quorum and the remaining members and the Mayor could do nothing. It is naturally sup posed that if the matter should be brought to vote that MT. Lint would be elected and the McEniry supporters seem de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-18
Mrs Rosa F. Monnish, MD,

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 pitals and Colleges
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Sunday, february as, 1906.
FOR sALE-M MISCELLANEOUS

.'BOWN'S" NEW STORE.
We are now located in our new and more
commodious store. Tomorrow, Monday, we
offer the following good cash bargains: One
sells rug for 5000; one nIl-wool Smyrna rug,
S.6x10.6. $50; q round oak extension table
Tor $500; six fine oak box-seat dining chairs
sectional bookcase, $3.50; pretty figured oak
dresser, with large French plate mirror, only
$l2; another oak dresser for $8 fine best
massive oak sideboard, with four French mir
rors. cost $40, for only $50; a pretty blue and
white iron bed, $5; heavy black and brass
mattress only $11. so; good husk mattress,
W chtld's iron crib and spring for $3.50;
NICE wardrobe. good as new, So; kitchen cabi-
many other nice household pieces. also kitchen
d FURNITURE, cooking utensils, crockery. ETC..
new store. No. II 9Th Ut N opposite Masonic
Temple.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

Continued.
I CAN SELL YOUR BUSINESS. SEND DE-
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$500 TO INVEST IN LIGHT MANUFACTURE
Ing or patents. Address 2169, Journal
ROOF REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS. CALL
by phone T.. q. 1869. The Roofer.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

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BLACKSMITH sHoP-oNLY ONE IN GOOD
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business. Shop large, FIVE lots, all worth
$1,000; tools, including gas engine, rip and
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