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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
A Natural Error.
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harper's Weekly.
 A travelling man says that he once had occasion, while in Maryland, to make d business call upon the proprietor of a general store" in a town on the eastern shore. Now this proprietor was known on all sides to be iliterate. Nevertheless he would never concede the truth of the general impression.
 The travelling man says that when he entered the store the proprietor was en- gagged in a business conversation with a customer, who as he turned to go, said ;
 By the way, believe owe you some money. don't I??"
 Just a minute" answered the propri- etor, turning to a slate on the wall Re- versing it, he carefully scanned the marks thereon. You owe me for cheese" he finally said.
 "A cheese?" repeated the customer, why, l haven't bought a cheese off you for months. There must be some mis- take"
 The storekeeper gave a second glance at the reverse side of the slate.
 That's so' he exclaimed, with a smile, Tt was a grindstone. l didn't see the dot oyer the f in-the middle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
British Bark in Trouble.

Philadelphia, January 7.-Captain Mo- watt of the steamer Shawmut which has arrived here from Port Tampa. reports that at p. m January 4, nine miles south of Frying Pan Lightship, he spoke the British bark Robert s. Bernard from Monteviedo, November ? for New York with mainmast and mizzen topmast and all yards above the lower fore top sail yards gone. Captain Andrews of the bark declined assistance. He said he would work the vessel into the nearest port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Mrs. Annie ]. Macy.

Mrs. Annie ]. Macy, widow of the late W. ]. Macy of Munfordville. Ky, died at her residence, 72S Tuscaloosa avenue, West End, last night about o'clock
 Mrs. Macy leaves beside a sister in this city six daughters-Mrs. Henry Brown of Coleman. Tex. Mrs q. A. Pierce of Nun fordville, ky; Misses Kate. Nell, Agnes Laura and one son, Wiley J Macy.
 Her remains win be laid to rest beside those of her husband in Kentucky, The deceaseds family will leave on the Louis vile and Nashville at 9:OS tonight
 Services will be held at the late resi- dence at West End this afternoon at 8 o'clock. They will be conducted by the Rev. H. w. Flinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
SOME FAMOUS KISSES
 THAT FIGURE IN HISTORY

raised by the lovely Duchess of Gordon. who was directly instrumental in gain Ing 1000 recruits by the donation of a guinea and kiss apiece. In q sense many of these kisses may be said 10 have been fatal for in an encounter with the French shortly afterward more than 25O were either killed or wounded.
 Alan Chartier, the French poet, is the hero of romantic legend. One day he sat down in a public place and, being weary and exhausted by the heat of the day, fell into a slumber As he slept Margaret of Scotland, the wife of the Dauphin. afterward known in history as Louis AL, ehanced to pass with her at- tendants. She glanced at the uncon- seious man, and recognized in him the poet whose verses she loved. Then, mo- tioning to her maids to be still. she gen fly stepped forward and, stooping' i'm printed a kiss on the sleeping poets lips.
 Pretty, too, is the story of Ingeborg Winding and the poor student. Paul Ven delob. The latter, whose empty purse was a sad trammel to his ardor after knowledge, was promised by two noble men foreign tour conditionally on hls being able to obtain a. kiss from the lar Ingeborg. Nothing despairing, Vandelbo one morning as she was seated at a Win dow, and boldly made confession of his hard case. Ingeborg heard in silence then bent down her proud head and In loving charity gave him a kiss.
 At times however, a kiss has been the prelude to a tragic sequel, as was that bestowed in ITS by Prince Ferdi- nand of Batavia upon Princess Thyra' the near relation of & ruler of a neigh boring state, where he was on visit. This affectionate greeting, needless whim of the moment, was given under the very eyes of the princess betrothed, who, naturally taking umbrage, soundly rated the thoughtess prince. Words came to blows, which resulted in duel being arranged, and diplomatic relations between the two states were broken off. In the war that followed, although hos tilties lasted but six weeks, over a thou sand lives. were sacrificed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
From the Washington Times.

From the Washington Times.
 MO MORE celebrated kiss was ever
 M given than that bestowed on Mo- vember 22. 15s1, in the gallery of Greenwich palace. by Queen Elizabeth upon the Due d'Aleneon. one of the suit ors for her hand. whom. in the presence of Walsingham and Leicester, she kissed upon his coarse lips and, placing her ring upon his finger, presented to her cour- tiers as their future master.
 With true sincerity did another Eng fish Queen grant a like favor, though the kiss given was but that of friendship and esteem. It was at the conclusion Of the Crimean war. when, France and Eng land being, as at present on the best of terms. Queen Victoria paid a visit to Paris. Her meeting with her ally, Ma poleon IT., was of the most cordial de- scription and the Queen reached every heart when. throwing ceremonial to the winds. she touched with her lips the Elm peror's cheek, with that kiss doing more to cement the good will between the two countries than any amount of formal courtesy would have effected.
 Every one has heard of the famous kiss bestowed upon @ butcher by Geor- giana, duchess of Devonshire. In 17s4 Fox was contestHlg Westminster in the whig interest, among his keenest sup porters being the beautiful duchess, who entered heart and soul into the spirit of the election, gaining many vote for her protege by. her golden speech and spark ling eyes. One man, however a butcher, remained impervious to her wiles; nei- ther beseeching glance nor persuasive word could move him. But the duchess was resolute on gaining her end; she of fered a kiss for the mans vote. Such a bribe was irresistible.
 The efficacy of a fair woman's kiss was ineontestably proved when, in 1794 the famous Gordon Highlanders were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Her Idea of It.
rom Success Magazine.

From Success Magazine.
 An official of one of the telegraph com panies tells an amusing story of a young woman in a Pennsylvania town who wish ed to send a telegram to New York firm ordering a supply of dress goods.
 After some inquiries as to whether the line really and truly did connect with New York" the young woman finally de- cided to afford the company the benefit of her patronage. Opening her hand bag, she took therefrom various samples which she consulted from time to time as she undertook the task of expressing her wants in the usual ten words" When she had apparently completed the interest ing operations, she attached two of the samples to the telegraph form and handed her message to the man at the window Her telegram read as follows:
 Blank & Co. Send express four yards sample A and six yards 'B.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Nearo Seriously Wounded.

A negro whose name Is not known was taken to St. Vincents hospital last night. suffering from a gunshot wound in the abdomen The physicians say the negro will not recover.
 Nothing is known of the affair except that the man was shot at a section camp on the Alabama Great Southern railroad north of Birmingham in a row about a woman. He was brought to Birmingham ahout 6.3O o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
AFTER NEW YORK HARRY.
Detective Bodeker and Deputy Sheriff Stradford Leave for Connecticut.

Detective George Bodeker and Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert Stradford left last night for Bridgeport, Conn.,. where they will take into custody Harry Petit, bet ter known locally as New York Harry"
 The officers expect to reach Bridgeport Wednesday morning. They will leave that city the same evening, and will be due in Birmingham Oil their return Saturday next.
 New York Harry" is wanted to answer to an indictment charging him with blow ing open and robbing the safe in the of flee of the Standard oil company some years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Gen. Henry E. Shelley.

message received yesterday by rela- lives here announced the death of Gen, Henry E. Shelley at his home In Austin, Tex General Shelley was reared in Tal- ladega, Ala, and is a brother or Gen. Charles M Shelley of Birmingham Friends all over Alabama will learn with deep regret of his death, which occurred after a short illness of pneumonia, though he had been in poor health for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
FIRE IN COLUMBIA.
Blaze Starts In Warehouse of Eureka
 Mill.

Columbia, January IA special to the State from Chester. says fire which start cd in the cotton warehouse of the Eureka mill at o'clock tonight has already de- stroyed 15O0 bales of cotton, resulting in a loss of $s0,OOO and s90oOO. and is still burning fereely. and at 11;30 D. m. threat ems to spread to aA adjoining warehouse in which is stored POGO or 5000 bales of cotton which is fully covered by insur- ance.
 The Eureka mill is located about a quar- ter of mile of the city out of the cor porate limits of the city and little aid can be rendered by the city fire department. The company has it's own fire apparatus and is fighting the flames with all It's force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
In His Line.

From the Chicago News.
 The fugitive Cossack landed in Amer lea and applied to the construction de- pertinent of a large telegraph company for work.
 'Bah!' scoffed the foreman. ''You won't do. What do you know about stringing wlres?"
 "Nothing,n replied the ex-CossaclS but l know how to plant Poles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
ST. PAuL's CHURCH.
Four Masses We'll Attended-Father kitrick Breaches Stirring Sermon.

The four masses at St. Paul's yester- day were largely attended. At high mass the Rev. Father Kitrick was celebrant and preacher. His sermon on right living was earnest and stirring. Temperance was his chief theme and he urged the members of the congregation to resolve to be total abstainers.
 After high mass the board of trustees met at the pastors residence and trans- acted important business relating to the temporal interests of the parish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
The snlder,s Anpetite.

A scientist who has been conducting a series of experiments with the appetite of a spider states that if the~insect were built approximately to the human scale it would eat Approximately at daybreak a small alligator. by. a. m a lamb, by g a. m. a young camepard, by 1 o'clock a sheep, and would finish mp with a lark pie in which there were 120 birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Killed During Friendly scuffIe.

Jackson, Miss, January 7.-(special.)- While Thomas H. Hendon and Harry Gibbs, popular young men employed at the Jackson cotton oil mill, were en- gagged today in friendly scufhe for pos session of pistol it was discharged and uondon dropped dead with a bullet tbroUoh his neck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
St. Louis Printers Return to Work.

St. Louis, January 7-The statement was made tonight by President Jackson of the local Typographical union that four printing firms whose printers have been out on strike. had signed the new eight-hour wage scale, and the POO men affected will return to work tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Would Steal Money to Pay Fine.

Atlanta, January 7.-(special)-Luther Thurmond, youth of IS, who was arrest ed Saturday night in a questionable resort and released on copy of charges, was captured by officers tonight while trying to burglarize a Decatur street saloon. His defense was that he wanted to get money to nav his fine in court Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
City Is in Mournlna.

Mexico City. January 1.-The city of San Luis Potosi is in mourning for three days out of respect for the late of Min ister of Fomento. Senor Blaz Escontra, who was formerly governor of the state of San Luis Potosi. The body on arriving there lie in state in the chapel and was then buried with behtting ceremony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
A Deen Did.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Miss Bute-"Horace Smith, I'm told, re- marked that I was always very beautiful girl"
 Miss Cutting-"Indeed? That can't be the Horace Smith I met the other evening"" Miss Bute-."No?"
 Miss cutting-"No; he said lre knew ypflu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Mccall Will Take Rest.

New York January 7.-Physicians at tending John A Mccall tonight announced that his condition was much improved, and that unless unexpected complications set in he would be able to start for Europe in few days for a long rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Concession for Railroad.

Mexico City, January IA concession has been granted to the Dwight Furness company of Guanajouto for a railroad from the city of Guanaiauto to Marfil and Irapuato, the old concession being merged In a new charter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Quiet in santo Domingo.

Washington, January IA dispatch to the navy department received today from the senior commanding office in Dominl- can waters with station on the northern coast of the island of Santo Domingo re- ports that ''all is quiet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Kind Edward ooInq to Athens.

London, January S.-A telegram to news agency from Athens says: Tt is an nounced that King Edward will come to Athens in the spring 10 attend the Olym- plan games"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
If TraveIIna in Japan

Or any civilized country. you can procure Laxative Promo Qunine from any drug eist All nations use it. K. w. Groves Signature on box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Strohber Valves Extradition.

Montreal. January 7--James II. Stroh- Der who was arrested here several weeks ago, charged with embezzlement of money belonging to the Atlantic Coast Line Rail- road company. has waived extradition and will be sent back to Georgia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching Blind. Bleeding, Protrndne Piles. Druggists are authorized t, re- fund money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure in to 1< days. 5oc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08

When il prints good. 1t Is q gooG .a- The tiawE Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Emperor Approves New Cabinet.

TolNo, January 7.--The Emperor has ap- proved the new cabinet headed by the Marquis Saionji.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
Bankhead In Washington.

Washington, January 7.--tSpecialD-Rep- resentative Bankhead returned to Wash ington today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
ITEMS

Sunday Reeital.-The concert at the Birmingham Conservatory yesterday afternoon was largely attended, and fine audience as usual was apprecia- tive and discriminating
 Mercy Home.-The annual meeting of the board of managers and ad- vIsory board of the Mercy Home will be held at the Home Tuesday morn ing at 10.30 o'clock. Reports of of ficers and committees will be received and officers for the coming year will be elected.
 openlnu Ore Mine.-The Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company is de- veloping its red ore mine near Iron dale. A few years ago the Sloss com pany used ore from this property to a limited extent, mostly the soft out cropping. But it is now opening the mine on a large scale, and the output will soon reach 100 tons or more a day. The ore is rich In metallic Iron. Representatives of the new interests in the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company are planning to visit Birmingham, but President Don H. Bacon said last night that no date had yet been fixed for their trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
PERSONAL

Mrs. Alice Marx of Uniontown is the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. K. Erdreich' 16A Twelfth avenue, south.
 Robert Martin the well-known and pop ular train dispatcher, has accepted po- sition with the Frisco with headquar- ters in Brmingham
 Mrs. Richmond Pearson Hobson Will arrive from Atlanta tomorrow to be the guest of her cousin, Mrs. D. M. Drennen on South Twentieth street, until Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08

Look cut for Knowledge Contest.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-02-03
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The Monte Vista journal., 1906-02-03

Charlie Heed. Of Aylesworth,
will haveH sals Of personal prop.
erty about the middle of February
aud will 70 to Monte Vista, Colo. /.
Tor time. bat hs thinks he may
70 on down r. Texas, ~ he thinks
the prnspects in tina, state are
favorable.
Hon. Fremont 0oodwine sold
four carloads of sheep Monday at
Kansas City from his ranch in the
Ban LUIS valley near Monte Vista
Colorado. The Senator has about
1000 srrcs there. .---Atticn, lind. }
Prsss.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-02-03
e.aa..asd vvltAest Trial.

OOu0o4Uo0 WlSmOUS. ATtAss
Creditors Of the late Bank of
Alamosa may we'll take under con-
sideration the proposition to be
soon formally made by the Schif-
fers, who will offer to settle on a
basis Of something like thirty Ave
to ifty cents on the dollar To re-
fnse the offer will mean the final
acceptance Of perhaps ten or 6f-
tesh cents, with the satisfaction Of
seeing the ex- bankers tried in
court and probably sent to the
penitentisry. To accept the offer
will mean to make the most of a
bad situation, pocket. loss OF
fifty cents instead Of eighty five
cents on the dollar and see the
guilty ones probably go scott free,
with the brand of criminals upon
them, nevertheless, but without
the imprisonment aud punishment
which all believe they.richly de-
serve. The poor depositor must
consider that half loaf is better
than no bread. The gap between
nothing aud $500 is much wider
than between $500 and $1,000. -
Alamoss Courier.
In less than one week after the
Alamosa bank failed the Schiller
Brothers were tried, convicted and
sentenced to the peniteniiary by
the Conejos county press. The
defendants were not given n
chance to confront the witness
against them nor given hearing
before final judgment was rem
dered. Such proceeding is not
in conformity with American jur-
isprudence.
Were every man who has made
q failure in business to be sent to
the pen, ninety per cent of the
business men Of the country would
stand in peril, ~ it 10 only the few
who succeed and not the many.
Under our banking laws and the
custom Of the state bankers have
right to loan portion OF their de-
posits at their discretion. The
bank that makes bad loan is un-
fortunate, but not . thief. and 81
Il . merchant who trusts out his
wares to . customer who fsils to
meet his obligations.
Before the SchifIers are convict
ed they should be given q chance
70 BE- bearI. 1t 10 barely possible
that they can show that they have
been conscientious in their deal
ingA There can he no crime com
mitted without a criminal intent.
Misfortune in not a crime.
While cases are pending in
court it IL bad policy for a news
paper 70 try cases, or prejudice
the community. In the frs, place
Il 10 unfair and in the next place
Il puts the county to needless ex-
pense iu securing jurors when the
case v called.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-02-03

Abssr cad Wesley Davis nr.
rived 10 Aosts Vista Tuesday
from AtsIca Isdisas with two cars
of gootls. Their families will come
~ sooo - The husbands csa find
houses TO move into.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-04
The Man Behind the P.oy.

He whistles as be trudges along in
the furrow. He efucks to his horses
and finds Joy in the freedom OF his
life, He doesn't go into raptures over
green fields and singing brooks and
songs of birds: They are part of his
environment. They are routine, but
he loves them just the same.
He has an enormous burden ON his
broad shoulders. He feeds the world.
He is the brother Of life itself. He
tolls long hours. His primary object
in working is his own welfare.
But he feeds the world. He makes:
existence possible He is the head Of
the procession in which are marching
the doctor, the lawyer, the banker. the
idler. He is the fountainhead of
wealth and prosperity. He is the cred
itor Of humanity.
1t is we'll to remember with crate
fulness this man in overalls:. Who, fol-
lows the plow and whistles as the
brown earth reveals the richness and
prepares tc bring forth fruits of the
feld.-Oconee News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.
The Twenty-Ninth Convention to Be
Held in Pelzer April 1912.

Editor Daily Item:
Please allow me to announce to the
Sunday school workers Of South Caro-
lima that the twenty-ninth annual con-
vention of the South Sarolina Sunday
School Association will be held in the,
PRESBYTERIAN church, Pelzer, S. ca,
April 1912. The delegates will be en-
tertained by the good people of Pelzer
of all denominations. A large gather
ing of the Sunday school workers IS
expected at this convention, and
hope that every pastor and superln-
tendent will at once present the mat
ter TO their respective schools, in or
der that they may be proper repre-
sentation from every section OF this
commonwealth.
Mr.. w. S. Pearce Of Chicago who is
the international Teacher Training 4
secretary, will attend every session ofee
the convention and aid us by his large
experience in the solution of the prob
lens that suggest themselves from
time to time, in every we'll regulated
and progressive Sunday school. He is
an entertaining and helpfu! lectur-
er on practical Sunday school topics. Z
Arrangements have been perfect
ed by Capt. J. Adger SnSthe, 5r.i with
several of the publishing houses fer
exhibits Of books, appliances, maps,
charts. etc., and this will prove fea-
( ture of. great value and interest, and
Will doubtless be greatly appreeiated.1
lThe brotherhood of Andrew and
Phillip Of the Pelzer Presbyterian
church Will give a reception to the
delegates Wednesday afternoon, April
18th.
The railroad will grant a rate Of
one and one-third fare on the certif-g "
cate plan. (Be sure TO secure the GER
tifcate, which will be vised by the
secretary)
Everything points to successful
and joyous convention, good results
from which will follow to the ups
building Of every Sunday school rep
resented. The programme Will be
mailed to every one desiring it:
Thanking you for the tise of this
space that this important arlE2eunce-
1nert may be made. Faithfully yours,
William e. Pelham,
ChairIaarf State Executive ConmitteeaM
P. s.-Piease write to Mr.. A. NJ y
Lander, chaii7 man entertainment COM
nittee, Pelzer' 5. 9; =. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-04

the honor to drink my health and to re-
assure me as to the inoffensiveness OF
approaching senility. Now ask you all
to rise and drink to the Little Sons OF
the Rich. May the Lord love u.s.!
An hour later Rip Van Wrinkle and
Subway Smith were singing 'Tell Me,
Pretty Maiden" to the uncertain ac-
companiment Of Pettingill's violin,
when the electric bell again disturbed
the company.
"For heavens sakew shouted Harri-
son, who had been singing with All
Thy Faults, Love Thee STILL" to Pet-
tingilrs lay figure.
aCome home with me, grandson;
come home with me now," suggested
Subway Smith.
ssTell Ellis to go to Halifax" COM
manded Montgomery. And again Ellis
took. the elevator downward. His
usually impassiye face now wore look
of anxiety, and twice he started to re-
turn to the top floor, shaking his nead
obviously. At last he climbed into a
hanson and reluctantly left the reyel-
ers behind. He knew it was a birth
day celebration, and it was only half
past 12 in the morning.
At 8 O'Clock the elevator made an
4r;, n +ha ton floor and Ellis