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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
tBY MAUD WALKER,

Easter Sunday was near at hand and Rob Hart was blue" The cause of his Influences" was that his mother could not have an Easter hat this year; anu as she had not had one last year either, if meant that she must make over ono that was already two years old. Ineif neighbor women-Mrs. Avery, Mrs Brown and Mrs. Bently-had each bought a new spring hat, and Mrs. Hart nau been in to see them and had come home full of praise of the beautiful headgear 'Oh," she exclaimed to Bob, her confi- dent in ali things (and most sympa- thetic one he was, tool, Mrs. Bentley's hat is LOO prettyl It's a brown straw something on the order of q chlp-trlmmed with the purpie-ist violets you ever saw; and on the back where 1t turns up so stylishly there is bow of brown ribbon as big as q cabbage head"
 ''She must have one, too." he whispered to himself, his mind so occupied with the Easter hat that the teacher spoke to him three times before he heard. Then he rose to recite the table of 9's, and missed, of course. But what did the 9's amount to when there was something of vaster importance in his mind-and heart7
 But gradually scheme unfolded itself In Bob's brain, scheme that grew as the day waned, and when school was dis missed for the day-which was Friday Bob ran out with his comrades and called to Billy, Frank and Dan, the three boys of the school who ''sported'' pocket money, and took them to one side, speak ing to them as follows:
 .'say, kids, you recollect my fine skates what grandpa sent me for Christmas, don't you? Well, I'm a-going to sell lem cheap. An that new kite-the biggest one ever made in this town at I've just finished-is for sale, too; an dirt cheap at that. And all my marbles-20 crockies, 10 chinas, 2 dozen agates and whole oodles of glasses are to be put up to the highest bidder. Every thing for sale dust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15

The week before Easter Sunday
 An artist came in one day And bought from the grocery merchant That egg and took 1t away. Tn his old studio gloomy He made a small omelet; But he was careful not to break
 The eggs fine shell, you bet. He bored Into the eggs end
 hole quite small and neat. And drew out through that opening
 All the eggs good meat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Bob. the Little AuCtiOneer. or, How Boy Bought an Easter Bonnet for his Mother
Mother.

cheap"
 wy, what you goin' to sell for7 Ton folks goln' to move awayT asked Frank, showing surprise
 "Now, lookle here, kids, if you ask me no questions, I'll tell you no fibs," warned Bob. But haven't told you of all the traps I've got for sale yet. There's my bearskin cap what uncle Jim sent me from Dakota and my boxing gloyes---'
 "Ill buy the gloves!' exclaimed Billy, eagerly, intcrruptlng Bob.
 Nope, I want them gloves" cried Frank. "1'll give quarter for 'em"
 A few minutes before 10 o'clock the fol- lowing morning Bobs watchful eyes saw a crowd of bis schoolmates gathering in the vacant lot across the street from their fiat. Then, in few moments his mother came into the sitting room with a basket on her arm ready to go to market. Now. Bobby, dear, keep close watch over baby and the house. I may he gone longer than usual this morning for l shall have to make some extra purchases for tomorrow. I want to get an Easter lily for our win dow and l must get you new pair of shoes and the baby new cap. So mother may not be back before noon."
 Then the good mother kissed Bob and the year-old baby who was sitting on the floor on a big warm blanket, growing and laughing and making himself generally useful by being regular little sunbeam.
 As soon as Bob saw his mother board the street car that would take her down town to market he ran to the outside door-ther flat was on the first floor and. putting his fingers in his mouth, blew a long, shrl whistle The boys in the lot across heard and responded lmmedi- ately by running over to the house and filling the sitting room with their voices and muddy feet
 Say, don't any of you step on the baby" warned Bob, while l go to fetch the traps" Then he went to his room and brought forth a bundle almost as large as himself. The wrapper was a sheet tied at the corners. and 1t contained all Bob's possessions except his mother,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
The Ages of Birds.

Children, do you ever wonder how old the birds would live to ~e If not killed or harmed in any way2
 Well, their respective ages vary greatly, as will be seen by the statistical table following:
 The birds that reach the ripe age of 100 years are the crow, the eagle, the awan and the raven. Those that reach the ages between 30 and 60 the goose, the heron, the parrot and the pelican. Those living to the ages of 12, 15. 20 and g are the blackbird the biackcap, the goldhneh. the lark, the nightingale, l. partridge. the peacock. the pheasant, the pigeon ana the robin. The canary and the crane live to the age of 25: the thrush, 10. and the gentle little wren lives to be only 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
oueen,s instrnctIon to them.

queens instruction to them.
 On the same hour that the queen had worked the marvellous miracle In the kings bedchamber she felt strange sen sation coming over her; and hurrying out from the city she turned her steps toward a lovely spring that welled up on the mountain side. There she lay down and fell Into a gentle sleep. While she slept her body changed Into a beautiful bush that waved its green foliage and soft white blossoms over the clear pool. And many years did her people search for her body that they might bury 1t, but no trace could they ever find of her who had willingly sacrificed herself that they might live in security and happiness.
 And even to this day that beautiful towering bush waves beside the mountain spring. where the gypsies come to drink and bathe themselves in it's wonderful waters which draw life from the roots of that marvellous bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
CoNUNDRUnis.

When Is grain like chlldrenl When cradled
 Why are our friends like good books7 They are well selected.
 When are stone quarries Ike forlorn hopes2 When blasted.
 When are guns ike the plains? When leveled.
 When is milk like an ill-tempered old woman? When sour.
 When Is a quilt like an Insane personl When crazy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15

shooters as any boy ever skooted on. Grampa sent 'em to me, and they cost him a whole lot 1 think mora of 'em than of all the other truck put together. Now, ain't ley butes? What am l bidr- hurry up. Times short"
 And skatlng's over" suggested Fat" who had no more money and. of course. could not bid again.
 Well. I reckon there's another winter next winter, ain't therer asked Bob "I guess yes. And when the first freeze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Signs of the Times.

stands for sunfiower. Yellow and tall; stands for pansy,
 That grows near the wall. R stands for rose,
 Sweetest flower e'er seen stands for ivy,
 Tender and green. N stands for nasturtlum, That we all love to see; c stands for goldenrod. That covers the prairie. And the sir biggest letters That stand down the row Spell that lovely word Spring That the children love so.
 ANNIE JAMES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
0be Travels of an Egg.

A nice old hen ln the barnyard
 Laid a nice big egg in the hay; A nice little boy from the farmhouse
 Came and carried that egg away.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA

| The Ellis club gave an exceedingly
audience at Simpson auditorium last
night. The chorus work under the di-
rection of J. B. Poulin excelled that
of the former concerts, the advance
ment being marked particularly in the
refinement of style. M. Poulin evinces
not only musical mastership in his
conducting, but grace and beauty as
well. The best work of the chorus was
in the "Brier Rose" by Debois and 20
Mother Mine" by Neidlinger.
Miss Gertrude Cohen was the piano
sooist of the occasion and demon
strated undoubtable talent and tech
nical ability. Miss Cohen has a beauti-
full touch which might prove an object
lesson to many of the travelling concert
pianists who strive for bravura effects
rather than sweetness and delicacy of
tone.
The Euterpean quartet, composed of
]. P. Dupuy. first tenor and DIRECTOR
f. E. Nay, second tenor; L. Zinnamon,
baritone, and F. W. Wallace, bass,
made a decided hit in a new compost
tion composed especially for the quar-
tet by Charles e. Pemberton.
The song cycle, "A Bunch of Sham
rocks" sung by Miss Maude Reese
Davies, soprano; Miss Catherine Es-
telle Heart, contralto; John Douglas
Walker, tenor, and Harry Clifford Lott,
baritone, was much appreciated.
The next concert will be given June
26, when Max Bruchs Scandinavian
epic poem, "Frithiof." will be pre-
sented.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
ELECTS NEW TRUSTEES
Humane Society Listens to Reports.
Will Ask Pardon for Charles
Carpenter

The Los Angeles Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty to Animals held its
annual election yesterday afternoon at
Chickering hall to select board of
trustees for the ensuing lear. The
following were chosen: Arthur Let's,
r. B. Long, p. M. Johnson, j. III. Mar
tindale, William p. Trombower and T..
M. Deardoff.
Much business OF interest was trans
acted. 1t was decided to petition for
the pardon OF Humane Officer Charles
Carpenter, sentenced to San Quentin
for killing James Frey while attempt
ing to break up cock fight.
Mrs. L. &c. Giese spoke very inter-
estingly in advocating the plans of
Mrs. Theodore Thomas of Philadelphia
and declared that their adoption by
the society here would make 1t one
OF the most effective in the United
States.
The report of Superintendent zimmer
follows:
Number cases reported. 1918; num-
ber cases investigated. 1888; number
animals examined, 5219; number ami
mails relieved, $685. number animals de-
stroyed. 534 number animals suspend
ed from labor, 566; number warnings
and reprimands, 271; number arrests,
113; number convictions, 81; number
acquittals, 8; number dismissals, A.
number cases pending, 2.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
BURGLARS ENTER
HOLLYWOOD HOME
BREAK DOOR OF COTTAGE TO
STEAL VALUABLES
Savings Bank and Several Small Ar
ticIes Taken From House During
Owners Absence - Police Are
Looking for Negro

The home of Mrs. Merry of 241 Will
cox avenue. Hollywood, was broken
into yesterday afternoon and saw
ings bank and a few small articles
taken.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Merry left
her cottage on Wilcox avenue and
spent the afternoon with a neighbor.
When she returned at O'Clock she
found the west side door of her cot
tage broken i'm and one room looted.
The bank which was taken had only
a little money in It, but II is thought
that the burglars assumed that 1t con-
tanned a large amount, for they did
not take any silverware or other artl-
cles of value. which We're in the room,
Two negroes, who have been acting
suspiciously in Hollywood for the past
week, are suspected of being the burg
lars. These men have not yet been To-
Gated by the police, but II is probable
that, If found, they will be held on
suspicion. Since the robbery no one
has seen them in the vicinity of Hol-
lywood.
A fairly good description Of the ne
groes is In the hands of the sheriff. and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
7 JOSEPH MEsMER {
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Friends to Gather at Port Los
Angeles to Bid Prominent
Man and His Family
Farewell

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mesmer, who
will leave this morning for trip
around the world accompanied by thelr
daughter, Miss Mary Mesmer, will hold
an Informal reception before their de-
parture from Port Los Angeles.
Fully hundred of their close friends
will assemble to bid them farewell and
wish them a pleasant journey, but the
affair will be entirely informal in defer
ence to the wishes of Mr. Mesmer.
Preparations had been made by a COM
mittee of his friends to tender him a
formal and elaborate farewell, but
owing to the calamity at San Fran
cisco their plans were changed.
l. B. Dockweiler was one of those who
had intended to speed them on their
way with much of ceremony, but when
seen last night, said that the affair
would be without the least trace of
formaity.
Just about n hundred of the close
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Mesmer are 60
ing down to Port Los Angeles to see
them off," he said. I'VE had planned
other things but in Difference to their
wishes we have decided to simply go
as individuals and not as any delega-
tion. They leave for San Francisco at
$3.50 and with them go the best wishes
of their legion of friends. Mr.. Mes
rner's trip is solely one of pleasure and
is to be leisurely indeed
The Mesmers are prominent in this
city, Mr.. Mesmer having been identi-
fled with many movements that tended
toward the betterment of Los An
geles, while Mrs. Mesmer has been ac-
lively identified with social affairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Sing Yiddish Opera

The Silbert Yiddish opera company
presented "The Broken Hearts" last
evening at the Mason opera house
One of the largest audiences which has
gathered at the Mason this week was
present to see the Jewish tragedy. The
leading parts were distributed as fol-
lows: F'rina, Miss Finkelstein; Bessie
her grandchild, Madame Silbert; Libe
Gaikfn, her husband, Mr.. Silbert;
Moses, their child, Miss Rosa Silbert;
Naftole Gaikin, Mr.. Shoenholtz; Gus
sic, his wife, Miss Katz; Don Apenter,
Mr.. Weissman; Isaac Scarofsky, Mr..
Yeager; a janitress, Miss Matilde.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
BEGeAR HAS PLENTY OF COIN
Police Arrest Ragged Man and Find
He Has $50 In Nickels
and Dimes

M. Cavanough, who said that he
came from Chicago, was arrested on
suspicion yesterday by Detective zeig-
Ter and later released.
Cavanough was begging on West
Seventh street and presented a pitiable
appearance.
When searched at the police station
a tobacco bag was found on his person
containing nearly $50 in nickels and
dimes.
The man was warned 10 leave the
city and threatened with long chain
gang sentence If he returned.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09

it is hoped that they will be arrested
tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Soma Recital at cumnock Hall

A song recital will be given Friday
evening, May IS, at S:15 o'clock at
Cumnock hall by Mrs. Grace butcher
and Robert Lyon Ferrand, assisted by
Miss Ethel Osbon. Others who are to
assist are Adolf Pfannkuchen, baritone,
and Reginald Demlng, accompanist.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Will slna Grand opera

The series of students programs
which the Los Angeles Conservatory
of Music has been giving will close
with concert Friday evening, May IS,
at Blanchard hall. Selections from
grand opera will be given.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
viii Give Recital

The Los Angeles Conservatory of
Music will give its regular recital con-
cert Monday evening" May Ia, in SYM
phony hall, 232 South Hill street The
piano and vocal pupils of Julius jain
will participate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
OrnI,ans Home

The children and board of directors
OF the Los Angeles Orphans Home will
hold reception Friday, May II, from
to 5. A good program is promised
EYerybodY cordially inYitad
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
FUNERAL NOTICE

Funeral services for the late Grant
Van Mist will be held at the residence.
$3.50 o'clock. b. S. OF r. will conduct
services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08

Mrs. C.. W.Donaghey has return ed from Hot Springs, where she has been spending several weeks.
 I. M. Campbell, who has a DO sition with the International liar vester Go. at Little Rock, came ur Monday to visit his family.
 MT. Fish and family of Texas were in Conway one day last week enroute to Guy, where they will To- cate.
 The big show of the most complete line of clothing in Con way is now open at Cox's place. See that fine black suit at SIo.oo. ti I-WANTED-To sell a good well machine, fastest cutting machine in the country. Address M. l.. Grisham, Holland, Ark. o-4t
 Guitars, Violins, Mandol1ns and Banjos at bargain prices at Pat Pope's Music store, opposite Lay man Hotel, Conway, Ark. 7-t1
 A fine line of silverware, hand painted Chinaware, Bohemian and American cut glassware, toilet ar- ticles, etc.
 It C. H. RoBINETTE, Jeweler
 A new line of gents and ladies watches, latest in bracelets and hat pins, at C. H. RoBINETTE'S, It Jeweler
 Custer Steele, a former Hendrix student who is now attending a Little Rock commercial college, visited in this city Sunday.
 Dr. G. s. Brown was in Hot Springs yesterday attending meet. ing of the Mississippi Valley med icol association.
 R. T. Cole left last week for Ok lahoma City, where he will locate and engage in the electrical busi' ness.
 Select your holiday presents now have them engraved Gree O. charge) and put away for you a c. H. Robinette' jeweler. |
 A foot ball game between the Hendrix college and the Ho Springs High School. Games vii be played at Hendrix park next Saturday afternoon at 3:3o. Come out and encourage the boys.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08
LOCAL NOTES.

R. w. Shaw was i'll from Hardin vile Saturday.
 s. s. and E. w. Surratt ot Hol- land were here Monday.
 w. N. Owen came up from Lit tie Rock to vote here Tuesday.
 Miss Dorsey Morgan is the guest of friends in Little Rock this week.
 The Shakespeare club meets this afternoon with Miss Lucy Livings- ton.
 Jacob Sarason of New York wis tied his brother, Sam, in this city Tuesday.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. R. F.. Jones at Fulmer Gap, Oct. }, hne girl.
 Be sure to see that $500 man $ suit at Cox's, all wool and worth twice the price. u. See w. L. Robins for good grate coal. $. 50 per ton delivered. Telephone I62. tf
 A party from this city spent sev- eral days recently hunting deers ! in Saline county.
 MT. and Mrs. Claud Leigh of Morrilton are visiting relatives and Friends in this city.
 Mrs. Frank Schichtl is Ill with Appendicitis, but her condition IS reported not serious.
 Boys and youths Banner brand clothing at Cox's. The best made lon earth. See them. tt.
 Frank B. Durham and John Witt have recently accepted po- sitions in Little Rock.
 Mrs. J. H. Hicks returned to her home in Little Rock last Friday, after visiting relatives here.
 Miss Alice Gadd of McComb City, Miss, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. B. Hines, in this city. EFOR REIN T-The Allinder place, just south of this city. Eff Ny acres of fine pasture, nice two ftory dwelling, good water, all un- der new fence. Apply at this ot- ice.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08
OVERCOME IN TUNNEL.
Engineer and Fireman Have Unpleasant
 Experience Near Conway.

The engineer and fireman of a freight train in charge of Conduc- tor Ed. Freeman had an experience in the tunnel west of Conway one day last week that they will proba- bly, remember for some time to come. The train was a heavily loaded one, and as the grade ap- preaching the tunnel is rather sharp, the engine stalled on the first attempt to go through. After backing up and making second effort, the engine again failed. By this time the smoke and gas filled the tunnel, and both of the engine men were overcome from its effects. They were brought back to Con- way and new crew sent out from Argenta to take the engine. The men were not permanently affected by the gas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08
Marriage Licenses.

During the past week County ClerkJ. H. Hartje issued marriage licenses to the following:
 w. B. Love, 21, to Miss Ellen Mills, I9, Linder. J. D. Wallace, 5S, to Mrs. M. Harmon, .34, Mayfower.
 Joe Allinder, 20, to Miss Laura Cantrell, I9, Greenbrier.
 J. H. Meeks, 45, to Mrs. V. D. Parks, 30, Conway. J. l.. Tolbert, g, to Mis4 Flor ence Gaines, Ie, Greenbrier.
 l.. c. Black, 2o, to Miss Mattie Briley, Io, Vilonia.
 R. Gunter, 2S, to Mrs. Annie Lee Brannon, 3I, Saltillo.
 Francis E. Morgan, 23, to Miss Madie Mai Hancock, 20, Conway.
 Charles White, P, Batesville, to Miss Jennie Rotton, 20, Conway,
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08
ROBBERY CASES DISMISSED
Boys Accused of Robbing Beebe Residence
 Are Acquitted.

Are Acquitted.
 Wat Terrence, Arthur Sheridan and Howard Camp, who were ac- cused with entering the residence Dr. Davis on Sunday, October 2I, and taking several hundred dol lars, were given a preliminary hearing before Squire D. J. McIn tosh last Friday and all three dis charged, says the Beebe News of last Thursday. ...,
 No evidence was introduced showing that Camp was in the vii cinity of the Davis home that day, and only one witness, Charley George, the eight-year- old grand son of Hon. and Mrs. J. w. Pier cey, testified as to the other boys being in that vicinity, his evidence being that two boys, one of whom he thought was young Sheridan, passed through his grandfather s pasture on that day. Besides their own testimony, other evidence was introduced showing that the boys were not in the vicinity of the rob- bery that day. Both Sheridan and Terrence swore positively that neither was in the vicinity that day, hence Squire Mcintosh could do nothing but discharge them from custody.
 Congressman Brundidge acted as prosecutor for the state, while the defendants were represented by Crabtree and Andrews.
 The acquittal of these boys leaves the identity of the robbers a mystery, but inasmuch as more than $500 of the money taken was gold, the circulating of which may in time lead to the bringing of the guilty party to justice.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08
FAVORS COMPULSORY LAW
Dr. B. B. Brown of Boise, Okila., Writes
 Views on This Subject.

Dr. B. B. Brown of Boise, Okla. has written letter to The Log Cabin Democrat endorsing the compulsory education law. Dr. Brown is native of this state. having been born in Izard county, The communication is interesting, though rather lengthy, and lack of space prevents us from printing 1t. Dr. Brown says, among other things: II have lived under the compulsory school law and it brought the people out mental darkness in Illinois away back in Sos
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-08
Halloween Parties.

Several Halloween parties were given in this city last Wednesday evening, and numbers of sheeted and ghost-like figures could be seen going through the streets.
 Mrs. Jo Frauenthal entertained ger Sunday school class with a oarn party, and Mrs. Nettie F. Hoss entertained a large number of her young friends at her home on College avenue.