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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
WEST HAVEN.

T.. NJ Field and O. O. Hitchcock wen
to Midilobury THURSDAY of last week y
attend the meeting OF tn, trolley line pro-
moters-Mr. Barss of Wauenshurg MAJ
been visiting his SON j. /. B'iSs.- 4
great shock to the community was ny
death of Mrs. James Dempsey saturday
January Il. She had been about the nous
as usual, but feeling cold, called phN
sician In the night, when Just abou
to take her medicine, she died The ia
neral was held Monday, January To- IN
Rev. II. NJ. douglas officiating SeNer1
selections were sung by quartctte iro'l
Whitehall The burial was in Sclota'
"Wednesday. January Il, large humoe1
of guests assembled at the home OF M
and Mrs. Francis Footc Ia witness I'M
marriage of their daughter MISS l'als|
CSSud VpSI uO PSnui|"OO)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
DERBY.

Mrs Sarah. wife of Jason Wilson,
died last Friday, after several weeks
of severe suffering, aged A years. She
was an exemplary member OF the Con-
gregational Church, always in her place.
and ready for every good work Sh.
leaves husband and two sons to mourn
her loss. Tho funeral services were held
at the house Sunday afternoon, the Rev.
l.. w. Morcy officiating. The beautiful
flowers attcstod to the love and esteem
in which she was held. The CongroEa
tional Ladies' rlrcl, sent a bouquet OF
A. carnations. The youngest son. Carroll
was not able to be present as he is suf-
fcring with measlcs.--J. e. Ways children
are sick with mcasles--fh" tonEr"SJ-
tional Ladies' Circle holds u business
meeting at Mrs. Emma Cltrk's next sal
urday evening.-Donald Kilborn, who
has been quite out of health, is report
ed bettcr-Hcnry Blay's little daughtol
was quite sick the first of the week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
LOWELL.

Miss Clara Parker and Horace lapicr
were married Friday. January 10. The
Rev. G. II. Coolidge performed the cere-
mony-John Atherton and family of John
son have moved in with Daniel Gereau.-
Mrs William Ward went to Montreal Fri
day for council for throat trouble -
Freeman Lathrop has moved into the
Hartwell tenement. AIRS. Frank Rich
ards has gone to Montgomery Center TO
visit her son, G. ], Powers.-C. H. new
ton was in Wolcott the 10th to attend tho
I.amolle county district meeting held
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25

who lives in California was unable to
be present. OF Mr.. and Mrs Browns 10
children l. lived to grow mp and the
nine are middle aged and older. several
having grandchildren. Arad Brown went
Ia Montreal Saturday with his sister,
Mrs. Ward. who went to the hospital,
where h"r throat was treated-Luk"
Miller mas returned from roster r. ~
"h'l" II" went |" see ms SISTER, Mrs
harrington VINO la'eN dled ana II" re-
h'alh'd tll after the iuh'fal-MrS'
fAhrlh Noou INA son. AVN Oh Hlr'ut"r"'
'ahada" ftc'n'ly NiSl'od H"r pro'h'r'
l'u"ioN Ir'N'i'-hr' "''u N'S' N"''r
'hN'I"I" "a f''7'' i"'''''' "''"i''' We
parents "l " boy L'''"'por l-'-H'SS
I'laha wilson Oh sutton '"ldud' -
Spehulhs re" "'cNN WI" MIS- lHiac
wilson, VINO is very hl-hrS ~ T.
| Wright Is having p"o uihe win Fer
mana caused by p''Chh@ heF lhump
WIN " ma PI"'-h'S' '" Il'' h'l' -
quito SICK WIZ" "u'"SN an" ''tp
Mildred l'II MS "o'h auito S''h WIN
tohSllI'IS'-ii"H' ~ W. Noou"or-h ana
MIS- fa''ehce i'e"cH OF f'loSpursH rams
came l" see tH'!r pro'"e'' H. . No"d-
worth MIS- i'e"cf' VIII remain i'I Il snort
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
NORTH TROY.

ON Saturday evening, the Goth inst the
two-horsc team OF Walter Parmenter,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
81 90 for these always except in this saea sizes 90
Cloak and Suit Department.


LADIES LONG WINTER COATS, splendid serviceable gar
including $500
LADIES BLACK and coLoRED COATS and OUTER GAR
oH1LDRENs WINTER GARMENTS for ages to IL years.
values $1250-- $500
10 dozen LADIES HOUSE WRAPPERS made fast color Per-
Gale in variety of dark coors$ 10 instead 30 and $175
BLACK SATINE PETTICOATS-5 dozen more-included
this lot skirts that sold as high 1925 $500
Price 95 CENTS
LADIES WA1sTs-A quaEtity of waists-made of fine Wool
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Finest Silk Velvets IS Cents.

pieces Changeable Silk Velvets of beautiful quality
novelty effects-Value $500 per yard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Black and Colored Wool Dress Goods SO Cents.

1000 yards Fine high class Dress Goods color and black
Guiding Cheviots Voes Vengs Scotch Mixtures Mohar
ings Silk and Wool Mixtures Irvine Cloths Serge Camelsha
Etamne Canvas Cloth etcValue S100 $3.50 per yardn this
lot will be included large quantity lengths representing
great variety of finest fabrics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Dress Silks IS Cents.

500 yards Fine Silks plain fancy designs that sell
regularly at $1.00 to S175-lengths to 1S yards
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Fine Wool Dress Goods Is Cents.

400 yardsSho lengths of highest plain and novelt
leaves-Lengths II to- yards-also
pieces Wool Albatross-light shades.
pieces Nuns Yelling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
A Rousing Sale
To-day, Tomorrow and Saturday.
Dress Silks IS Cents.

1000 yards more short lengths full dress patternsplai
and fancy designs great vreyValue rs cents to 125 Include
in this lot will be:
100 yards Coored Silk velvets and veveteens
100 yards Black Silk Grenadne.
100 yards Coored Crepe de Chine-short lengths.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Ladies' Fast Black Hose 10 Cents

quantity black Cotton Hose also Ladies Black
Hose-ul assortment of sizes1o CENTS pair
Included will quantity Hosiery for Men, Women
and assormnts that 25 cents to 80 cents
pair.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25

Plain Colored Silk Velvets 81 Cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Ladies' Kid Gloves Is Gents.
MEMS Kid Gloves 50 Cents.

Ladies Suvey fine high grade goods that sold
from S5 $75 per garmentsho knee and ankle
length Price 40 GENTS
500 yards SWISS EMBROIDERIES. CENTS per yard
LADIES SHORT OUTING SKIRTS ............. 20 CENTS
CHILDREN s OUTING NIGHT DRAWERS, 80 CENTS
LADIES OUTING NIGHT DRAWERS ........... 80 CENTS
LADIES' PATENT LEATHER SHOPPING BAGS, 80 CENTS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Wash Goods Remnants.
MEMS Shirts GO Cents.

Just chance these and then ST 90 to $3.50 will be tn
price-t just depends upon where you look $1oO here
Mems Outing Night Shirts 60 Gents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
DEMAND MADE FOR
 AN EARLY MEETING
Citizens Request the City Democratic Executive Committee to Settle
 Pending Questions.

Bessemer December 29.-(Special) that the deputy agitation has subsided. it is expected that the action of the city democratic executive committee will be awaited with equal interest.
 Five or six citizens have started the ball to rolling by urgently requesting the committee to meet and get the date and plan for the primary definitely settled The live issue which, it is said. will be brought up is whether the majority or the plurality plan will be adopted, as the candidates are said to be divided on this subject. The minority, however, is in favor of a majority rule. thus allowing the citizens to put their choice into of flee.
 The date of the primary is another in- teresting matter mich will be determ- ined. March is prominently mentioned, it being the object to get the matter set tied as soon as possible but some are in favor of delaying acticn until a later time.
 All the candidates arc awaiting this meeting to begin their active campaigns. c. T. Cooke has secured permission from the board of aldermen to place a man in his position as city clerk in order that he may get out with his friends more than at present, but nothing can be done until the committee meets.
 There is loud voice in favor of this meeting being called early in January, which will probably be needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
Notes and Personals.

MT. and Mrs. W. T. Kennedy will leave Monday morning for points in Texas where Mrs. Kennedy will remain one month in hopes of regaining her health
 Miss Neil Austin, who has been visit ting in Pyreton for the past two months has returned to her home.
 A. E. Kretchmer has accepted a posi- ton with the Bessemer Foundry and Machine company and has moved to this city.
 D. D. Deed closed a deal last night with J. D. Martin for d house and lot in Jonesboro and will move in during the next week. Jonesboro realty Is especially active at this time and deals are being closed almost every day.
 B. r. Crump an ex-justice of the peace In Bessemer was visiting friends in this city today.
 Mrs. w. H. O'Dell who has been visit ing her brother-in-law, MT. r. l.. O'Dell returned to her home in Wlngo Ga, this morning.
 w. w. Shortrdge of Ensley was in the city today on business.
 M. A. Johnson of Alton, Penn, is stopping in the city with friends.
 Mrs. T. J. Clancey has moved from Eighteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues to Birmingham.
 Miss Mattle Blair of North Carolina Is visiting friends in the city this week.
 W. G. Edwards and son. who have been visiting Lee Moody. have returned to their home in Enterprise, Miss.
 Miss Lola Dennis of Hopkinsvillc. Ky. has returned to her home after a few days visit to her brother. W. II. Den his.
 Miss Hattie Morris of Sylacauga is the guest of Miss Carrie Thompson.
 MT. and Mrs. W. K. McAdory have returned from a weeks visit 10 Capt and Mrs. II. ". Crook.
 Mrs. J. G. Thompson and family. who have been to Selma to visit Mrs. Hatcher returned to the city yesterday, bringing her invalid daughter with her.
 Miss Estelle Batste entertained a mum. Der of friends at her home on Sixth ave nue Friday evening. Games were played and delightful refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
FUTILITY OF THE OATH

| fence stake. The cure for profanity reformers and educators please make a note-is merely wit enough to handle your words so that swearing will seem liA baby talk in comparison.
 Observation will compel acquiescence in the remarks of both these commentators upon the vulgar tongue. Call a London cabby who grows insolent an aboriginal pithecanthrope" and he will curl up and wither on his perch. The mute anguish of the billingsgate virago when 'pars.l- lelopiped'' was thundered at her has been described often. Cast a well-rounded German polysyllable or grouping of meaningless technical terms into the teeth of trouble-seekng backguarl and the chances are that he will be si- fenced.
 There is one oath, however, of which the language should not be deprived. Much virtue in an if" is conceded Much more virtue in "damn!' It mus. not be uttered often To be effective. il: must be explosive and unexpected. Tie censors of swearing whose words we have quoted with approval had in mind the dribblers of profanity-the weddings not only of language but of life.
 We are content to let the women decide whether a modicum of swearing is not needed for use in emergencies. Do not they themselves sometimes feel called upon to close a door so quickly that the ''slam' sound really constitutes a wooden swear word? Do they not sometimes so- lace their souls and relax their nerves by forming their lips into the "D' position, even though they may only end by ut- tering Dear me!' Do they not revel i1 spirit, even though they afterward re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
SINGULAR SELFlSHNESS.
From the Pictorial Review.


 Women are called unsehsh as a sex: is 1t unselfish 10 take the easiest part In life and keep 1t because the law allows It? The easiest part is to be without re- sponsibility and to avoid thought. Many women think that If they work very hard In their homes, are saving and careful. they have as hard a task as their hus bands. Such women are ignorant of ina meaning Of responsibility, and they have avoided thinking about 1t too closely If the once had on their shoulders the sue cess or the failure of supplying their en- tire household, they would appreciate that the hardest work without that anxiety was as childs play to the responsibilitv Of meeting all those financial obligatfons eomprehended as the duty of the pro- wider
 IL is said that woman is never so happy as when she Is getting q bargain. Now, this impulse in women to make q good trade" to get something for notb ing, or for very little. may show thrifty management but. carried through every thing, does 1t not show a mean spirit. or at least selfish one? For there cannot be real return made If a thing is got at any advantage To prevent workers from being unfairly dealt with the co operative work of the Consumers league was instituted by some of those women who were unsehsh enough to assume re- sponsibility and thought. some of ther, without necessity or obligation to do so If could persuade all our readers to con slider some of the serious and important subjects that are being written and spoken of they will commence to make return for all the thought and effort the half
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30

The Rev. I. O. Adams will preach at the Trinity Episcopal church this morning on "The Incarnation of Christ" taking his text from John TIA. And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his sl1ry, the glory as of the only begotten son of the Father, full of grace and truth
 The festival of the Sunday school of the Episcopal church, which was to have taken place last week, will be held on New Years day at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Robinson between the hours of and D. m.
 At the First Presbyterian church the Rev. J. c. Duncan will conduct the serv- ices as usual. It is expected that the Rev. Robert c. Gilmore, who has been in Washington for his health. will return before next Sunday and will occupy his pulpit again.
 At the Cumberland Presbyterian church the Rev. Crawford will preach on "The Work of the Spirit" with a continua- ton of the same subject in the evening. In the afternoon at o'clock he will preach at the church at Lipscomb
 The Rev. D. P. Taylor, who has been visiting in Roanoke, returned to the city last night and will preach at the Chris tian church as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
From the New York Mail.

From the New York Mail.
 . BOUT a month ago an editor of .A paper in small American town "wrote piece" and printed 1t, and probably went to sleep entirely uncon- scious that he had done anything unusual. About the same time a British bishop preached a sermon and said pretty much the same things about the same topic that the American country editor had said. Now Americas leading papers a"e printing the extract from the Concord Patriot and London's leading papers are commenting on the sermon of the Bishc2 of Carlisle, because both men had new phrasing of an old idea. That idea was the futility of profanity.
 Anyone who swears," declared the Bishop of Carlisle, "manifests the beg garliness of his vocabulary" The Con- cord Patriot puts it in this fashion:
 People swear because they do not know the possibilities of plain English, or have not the skill to manipulate 1t 50 that it will yield the amount of fire the.' want. You can do almost anything wi h common words. No matter how tame anu lifeless they look, standing in stupid rows as if they didn't know enough to come in when it rained, they can be made to dance like imps, to frolic like fairies; to float, angelwise, on light wings; to glow like fire spirits. They can do things that make the ordinary bits of profanity look like feeble scarecrows stiffened up with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
Robert Jones and J. WSmithson
 For Assistants
HUNDRED IN BESSEMER
Higdon and Peevey In Bessemer Yes terday Left the Impression That Such Appointments Would
 Be Made.

Bessemer, December 29.-(Speeial. )-The spirit of the man who will arrest the bad people and subpoena the good peo- pie, which has been lowering around Bessemer for so long, began to take shape this afternoon and there are those who believe they know who the gentle man is.
 George ". Jones will be the next dep- uty sheriff of the Bessemer city court district. So say the rumors which fol- low in the wake of the prophet who knows Col E. L. Higdon, sheriff-elect, and Hinds Peevey, his campaign man. ager, were walking the streets today and conversing with their friends of the re- cent election, to whom they contided their intentions, and when the two passed on a smile of pleasure would spread over faces, as the long suspense was lifted and they knew who will be who.
 For chief deputy. George w. Jones; for deputy, Robert Jones' representing Bright on; for deputy, J. w. Smithson, repre- senting Jonesboro, so say the prophets.
 The appointments will undoubtedly meet with general approval, as all three men are popular and experienced. MT. Jones is an ex-chief, and for many years has been connected with the Bessemer police court. At all times he has made a fearless officer, and the business of the court will move rapidly under his hand.
 Deputy Robert Jones is a resident of Jonestown an outlying suburb of Besse- mer. He served several years under Sheriff Burgin and is said to have been a strong right hand to the office.
 MT. Smithson Is a citizen of Jonesboro who took an active part in the recent campaign, and man of much experi- ence.
 These officers will probably go into the office during the first week Of court, be- ginning January ', to acquaint themselves with the routine work. They will take charge on the 18th of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
EIyton Festival.

One of the beautiful Christmas festi- vals of the past week was that held Thursday at St. Johns Episcopal church, in Elyton, of which the Rev l. o. Adams is pastor. It was a pleasant and enjoy able occasion, and the little children of the Sunday school filled their parts very attractively.
 Here is the programme:
 Hymn, Ut Came Upen the Midnight Clear" by the school.
 A short service, consisting of the creed, Lords prayer and collection.
 Carol, sung by the school.
 Essay on Christmas, Master Arthur Smith.
 Essay, What Can Children Do to Make Christmas Joyous?' Miss Ethel Clark. Carol, sung by the school. Essay How Children Should Celebrate Christmas Irwin Hickey Essay How Children Should Not Ce1e- brate Christmas Miss Gladys Travis. Brief comment, superintendent Address, '.Christmss, It's Present Dutiei | and Blessings" the Rev. I. O. Adams | After the doxology and benedlction thu children were presented with candies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
BOOKER WASHINGTON
 EXPECTED TUESDAY
Will Speak In Bessemer City Hall and Space Is Reserved for White
 People.

Bessemer, December 29-(special.) .)-Prep- arations are being completed for the re- ception of Booker T. Washington, who will be in Bessemer an hour on Tuesday, January 1, to address the colored people Of the vicinity
 Permission has been obtained to use the city hall, and he will begin to speak at exactly 10 a. m.
 The president of the Tuskegee institute comes to teach the members of his own race those doctrines of lawabding and self-respect that he is said to- insist upon at his school
 Space has been reserved near the plat form for those white people who may de- sire to hear the address, and large crowd of both races is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
Man Lives on Worms.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
 A report recently reached Tokyo that In village of the province of Echigo there was an old man who lived on worms picked up from the ground The rumo. reached the ears of the authorities and d police officer was sent to the village where the strange gourmand lives to in Yestigate. He found that the rumor was true, and that the man ate not only worms but also snakes. centipedes and other insects. He reported to his su- pefior asking for instructions. The latter. after consulting in vain :he laws of Japan for provision forbldding the eating of insects. replied: ''Schikata ga nai3' which means. Nothing can he done" The old man with this rare appe- tite is moved, he says, by Humanitarian considerations. being desirous of deliver ing his country from those insects hy eating them. All Japan wishes him long life and . good appetite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
Bridal Superstitions.

From What-to-Eat
 Married in January's hoar and rilnc, good things will come if you wait your time.
 Married in February's sleety weather, life you'll tread in tune together
 Married when March winds whine and roar, your home will lie on a forelgn shore
 Married meath Aprls changeful skies, checkered path before you lies
 Married when bees OCT May blossoms fit, strangers around your board will si.. Married in month of roses-June-life will be one long honeymoon.
 Married in July, with flowers ablaze. bitter-sweet mem'ries in after days.
 Married in Augusts heat and drowse, lover and friend Is your chosen spouse
 Married in golden September's glow smooth and serene your life will go.
 Married when leaves in October thin, toll and hardship for you begin.
 Married in veils of November mist for tune your wedding ring has kissed.
 Married in days of December cheer, loves star shines brighter from year to year.
 Attractive ads. arc Illustrated. Ist tl:e Gawk make your illustrations. Aoe.Herald Building. tw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
Board of Education,

The board of education held a meeting tonight and finished the regular routine business. Miss Gladys Huffman was elect supernumerary teacher to fill a vacancy. Other than this nothing of importance was transacted.
 Children will troop back to school bright and early Monday morning to begin work of the new year. It is probable that the attendance will be larger than ever and the work of the schools is expected to advance with it's characteristic rapidity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
CarIisIe's Position.

Mir. L. A. Carlisle is receiving general congratulations from his many friends on his appointment to the position of bcokkeeper at the Central Foundry com pany. Mir Carlisle takes the place of E. Langhoff one of the most popular em- ployes of the company, who has been tra nsferred to the offices in New York
 The position Is quiet good one, and MT. Carlisle is said to be well prepared to fill it. He served the Bessemer Soil Pipe company over a year as manager and stopped of his own accord.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Grandson.



 North American Review.
 I met the Rev. Charley Stowe crossing his mothers grounds one morning and he told me this little tale. He had been out to Chicago to attend a convention of Congregational clergymen, and had taken his little boy with him. During the trip he reminded the little chap, every now and then, that he must be on his very best behavior there in Chicago He said: "We shall be the guests of clergy man, there will be other guests-clergy- men and their wives-and you must be careful to let those people see by your walk and conversation that you are of a godly household Be very careful about this" The admonition bore fruit. At the first breakfast which they ate in the Chicago clergyman house he heard his little son say in the meekest and most reverent way to the lady opposite him: Please, won't you, for Christ's sake, pass the butter?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30

prove the speaker when a clean-thousht- ed, clean-lived. deep-voiced man Is sur prised into resounding "Damn."
 Swearing as a habit is the mark of tie imbecile, the vulgarian or the blackguard But there is something wrong with the man from whose lips there never has sprung an oath unstudied and unexpe5t- ed, but resonant with the full strength of resentment, indignation or the note of strife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-30

If you are going east during the holidays purchase your ticket via Southern Railway through Atlanta, now showing ever three hours the quickest schedule between Birmingham and New York.