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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
SOCIETY.

Miss Willie Allen and her party will sail on May Sl for Naples Italy, Miss Alice E. Rumph will accompany the party, which also includes Mss Ruby Munger Miss Ellen Linn Molton Miss Fannie NJ. Jackson and Miss Mary Frances Jack son of Greensboro.
 The object of the trip is to make a special study of art. architecture and his- tory. After leaving Naples the party will visit a Greek settlement at Paystein, Italy. then proceeding to Pompeii will attend a short and interesting course of historical lectures.
 Italy will be fairly well traversed- Rome. Florence, Venice, Milan all vis- ited-then through the Italian lakes, across Switzerland to Munich.
 Germany and Belgium. then France, England and Scotland. where from Glas- gow on August 9 they Will sail for New York.
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Wants Pure Food Laws.

Baton Rouge. May Ex-Governor Blanch- ard sent a special message to the legisa- ture tonight urging the enactment of pure food laws and citing the statement of Professor Coates of the state university that Louisiana was being made the dump ing ground for foods that were excluded from other states.
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FOR SALE.

Two 72x16 return tubular boilers in good secondhand condition, rates horse power l25 each. Apply Railway, Light and Power CoHkpany, 2lO4 First Ave.
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Graduates

and others wearing p:etty white dresses and wishing detai, of trim mings. etc. to show the best possible in pictures, with themselves in the most graceful poses, will not fail to get such in pictures of my make. which are exclusive in style and artistic in finish.
 H. T. MORTON, photographer.
 Bell phone 107I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
RECORD OF COURTS
Circuit Court.

 Juries were organized in the circuit court yesterday morning for the week as follows:
 A. P. Golden, Arthur B. Carver, G. M Leavegood, James McArdle, L. T. Holmes. N. B. Casey, Ike Harris, J. c. Carlisle J. S. Reid F. W. Bullock A. P. O'Neill W. T. Robinson, John Higgins. w. E. Cooley, Loney Yarbrough and T. E.. Stubbs.
 The following cases have been disposed of in this court:
 Charles Abbott vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; suit dismissed at defendants cost.
 Mrs. c. H. Bennett vs. Louis Arnestein; suit dismissed.
 Thomas Young vs. Grasselli Chemical company; Judgment for plaintiff by con- sent for Sl25.
 No new suits have been filed in this court.
 City Court of Birmingham.
 Bud Smith has filed suit in the city court of Birmingham against the Empire Coal company asking for damages to the amount of s5o0O for alleged personal injuries.
 In the same court J. w. Hawkins sues A. J. Reilly. doing business as the Fair child Coal company. asking for damages to the amount of S2900 for the alleged de- struction of 290 pine and oak trees.
 Criminal Court
 After being out since Saturday the jury in the case of R. l.. A-eatherwood, charged with assault with intent to murder Will liam A. Denson, failed to agree on a yer dict and the case resulted in a mistrial.
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 Mir and Mrs. R. s. Warner, on Highland avenue.
 The exhibition of embroidered linens, table cloths. doilies, handkerchiefs and lace curtains, all of the latest and most artistic make imported from Switzerland, will open this morning at 10 O clock at the Woman's Exchange, and will continue throughout the week. MT. Harry Wal ters, the brother of Miss Janet Walters, is in charge of the exhibit
 Miss Bessie Jemlson has returned from Nashville. where she has had so delight full a visit with Miss Shook.
 A bridesmaid luncheon in compliment to Miss Minnie Eatherly will be given June 1 by Miss Edna Moore, who is to be one of the attendants at the Hood Eatherly wedding next week. Only the bridal party are included in the invita- tions.
 Miss Sophia Wittichen will entertain the Tuesday Euchre club this afternoon.
 Mrs. W. B. Leedy entertained the Bridge club of which she is a member yesterday afternoon The annual reception of Howard Col lege Cooperative society will be given to the students and their friends this afternoon from until o'clock This re- ception was cancelled at first owing to the death of Mrs Montague, but by the ;,1 original plans will be carried out.
 Miss Martha Hibbler Is visiting Mrs James Hibbler, 1909 Fifth avenue. She &C., companied Mrs. Newton Paisley who re- turned last week from a trip to West Point, Miss.
 Mrs. NJ. F. House has as her guests this week her cousins, Miss Blanche Ear heart. Miss Maud Earheart and their brother Daniel Earheart of Hardwood, Ala.
 Mr and Mrs. Richard Randolph have as their guests Mrs Helen Garner and Miss Charlie Garner of Columbus. Miss.
 Mrs. J. P. Evans and her children have returned from Selma
 Miss Etta Temerson is visiting her cousin. Miss Annie Temerson on Fifth avenue.
 Mrs. H. G. Wilson and her sister, Miss Fannie Bower left Saturday for Ten nessee.
 The Rev. l. D. Steele has returned to the city.
 Mrs S. V Caldwell of Little Rock Ark. is visiting her nephew Mfr Arthur Moody of this city. Mrs. w. D. Smith will entertain the Highland Book club Thursday morning at 1O:0 o'clock instead of tomorrow morning.
 The Sunshine society will have an Al den evening" and picnic at North Br- mingham park Thursday evening. Sup per will be served at 7:30 D. m. A sketch of Miss Cyntha Westover Aldens work in the International Sunshine society will be given.
 MT. and Mrs. S. A. Jones celebrated their 'tin wedding yesterday at their residence, 42O6 Fourth avenue Avondale. Only near relatives were invited.
 MT. and Mrs. D. B. Goldstein will en- certain in honor of the confirmation of their son. Joe on Wednesday. May 30, at their home, 1630 Eighth avenue All of their friends are invited to attend.
 There will be a social meeting of St Agnes Guild tomorrow afternoon at half past o'clock at the rectory
 The annual commencement of the Free Kindergarten Training school will be held tomorrow CThursday) night at the Allen school. The Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan will deliver the address. The public is in- vited.
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Washington yesterday concerning the documents filed by the attorney general, sad.
 After reciting the facts of the arrest. conviction and sentence of Johnson, the denial of his petition for writ of habeaS corpus by the circuit court in which it was alleged among other things, that the peti- toner had been denied a trial by a fair and impartial jury and had been denied the aid of counsel, in violation of the fifth and sixth amendments to the constitution and other rights under the fourteenth amend ment; and the order of the court of March 19. allowing the appeal to the supreme counrt: and the fact of the telegraping of the order of the court to John F. Shpp, sheriff of Hamilton county who had John son in charge and the publication of the action of the court in the Chattanooga evening papers, on that date the attorney general stated that the sheriff and his deputies had every reason to believe from current reports and rumors conveyed to them that an aattempt would be made to lynch Johnson, and that notwithstanding these facts the sheriff withdrew from the jail early in the evening of the 18th the usual guard and left in charge only the night jailer. Deputy Sheriff Gibson. Facts Attending Lynching.
 It was stated also about o'clock of that night the defendants and a large number of other persons combined and conspired together to lynch and murder Johnson. with intent to show their con- tempt and disregard for the order of the court and for the purpose of preventing it from hearing the appeal allowed by the court and for the purpose of prevent ing the prisoner from exercising a right secured to him by the laws and consti- tuition of the United States. The facts at tending the lynching are given In the in- formation filed. and the statement Is made that although Sheriff Shipp re- turned to the jail while it was in pos session of mob, neither he nor Deputy Gibson did anything to prevent the lynch ing, but, in fact. aided those engaged fin 1t.
 Rule Nlsi Asked For.
 The attorney general closed as follows
 'Wherefore. the United States of Amer ica, the complainant herein. through their attorney general. respectfully request this honorable court that in consideration Of the acts committed by the above named defendants and each of them, as herein before set forth, it will issue and direct the marshal of this court to serve on said deefndants and each of them a rule to show cause, If any there be. on a day certain which said defendants and each of them should not be punished as and for a contempt of this honorable court"
 The court granted leave to file as re- quired, making the rule returnable on the second day of the next term of court Oc- tober 15 next.
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BELOVED PASTOR
 RESIGNS CHARGE
FAILING HEALTH CoMPELS THE REV. w. w. WOLFE TO LEAVE THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN PRATT CITY.

Pratt City. May 2S.-(Speeal.)-The Rev. church in Pratt City. preached his fare well sermon from the pulpit of that church Sunday morning. The discourse was regarded as one of the most thought full and helpful that the beloved pastor had ever given to his people, and the members of the congregation, realizing that they were about to lose his valued services, followed with deep attention his words
 MT Wolfe is compelled to give up his work here on account of his failing health-his physicion having warned him that If he remains in this climate he will be unable to recover from his disease. He will leave with his family for the west at an early date. He has been in Pratt City for about three years, and during that time has formed a wide circle Of friends both in and out of his denomi- nation. Expressions of regret are heard on all sides that circumstances compel him to leave his work here. and the peo- pie unite in hoping that the climate of the west will soon restore him to health
 Notes and Personals.
 Kelley Ss Co.,, the well known Southside mercantile firm, are moving their large stock of dry goods and groceries into the store formerly occupied by Mrs. scham- borden, next door to the postoffce.
 Dr. George W. Brown is detained at his home today on account of illness.
 Mrs. F. F. Neil is having her handsome residence on the corner of Third street and Second avenue extensively improved and remodeled.
 l.. l.. Waggoner and family spent yes- terday in Bessemer with relatives.
 Miss Minnie Miles, who has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. Sid Hurley, in the Indian Territory, for several months, is expected home in a few days.
 Miss Annie McNamara of Ensley was a visitor in Pratt City today
 Dr. J. T. Seay and family are visiting Dr. Seay's daughter. Mrs. Hattie Rich ards, at Fernbank, Ala
 Mrs. c. A. Baty has recovered from a recent spell of sickness.
 MT. and Mrs. A. w. Dozier visited friends and relatives in Woodlawn yes- terday.
 J. l.. Almon Is on the sick list today
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Antique Furniture

If you want to buy or sell antique ma hogany or rosewood furniture of every de- scriptton. Can at Louisiana Antique Fur niture Co.,. 522-5A s. 10th street.
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Another reception of much social in- terest is scheduled for Thursday, that of Mrs. Harry Lee Koenig for her cousin, Miss Fletcher Stinson. and to Miss Min nie Eatherly. The reception will be given at the residence of Mrs. Koenig's parents, MT. and Mrs. R. S. Warner, on Highland avenue.
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An event of interest this week will be the reception to be given by Mrs. Bow ron at her residence on Twentieth street, south. to the Free Kindergarten assoeia- ton, the officers and members of the board, the teachers, their assistants and the students of the training school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

The annual commencement of the Free Kindergarten Training school will be held tomorrow (Thursday) night at the Allen school. The Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan will deliver the address, The public is in- Vited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

There will be social meeting of St. Agnes Guild tomorrow afternoon at half past o'clock at the rectory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

MT. and Mrs. D. B. Goldstein will en- certain in honor of the confirmation of their son. Joe, on Wednesday, May 30. at their home, 1630 Eighth avenue. All of their friends are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

MT. and Mrs. s. A. Jones celebrated their "tin wedding yesterday at their residence, 4206 Fourth avenue, Avondale. Only near relatives were invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

Mrs. W. D. Smith will entertain the Highland Book club Thursday morning at 1O:3O o'clock instead of tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

The Sunshine society will have an Al den evening" and picnic at North Bir- mingham park Thursday evening. Sup per will be served at 7:30 D. m. A sketch of Miss Cyntha Westover Alden's work in the International Sunshine society will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

MT. and Mrs. Richard Randolph have as their guests Mrs. Helen Garner and Miss Charlie Garner of Columbus, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

Mrs. NJ. r. House has as her guests this week her cousins Miss Blanche Ear heart. Miss Maud Earheart and their brother, Daniel Earheart of Hardwood Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29

Mrs. S. V. Caldwell of Little Rock Ark. is visiting her nephew Mir. Arthur Moody of this city.
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The Rev. the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-28

he could see the grim, gray tower OF Waverley, and
he looked, the iron bell, which had often
seemed to be the hoarse threatening cry of
enemy, changed out its call to prayer. Nigel
DOTTED his velvet cap and prayed also-prayed that
peace might remain at home, and good warfare, in
which honor and fame should await him, might
still be found abroad. Then, waving his hand to
the people, he turned his horses head and rode
slowly eastward moment later Awkward broke
from the group of archers and laughing girls who
chung to his bride and his strrup straps, and rode
on, blowing kisses his shoulder. So at last
the two comrades, gentle and simple were fairly
started their venture.
There are two seasons of color in those parts:
the yellow, when the countryside is flaming with
the gorse- blossoms and the crimson, when all the
long slopes are smoldering with the heather. So
it Nigel looked back from time to time,
he rode along the track where the ferns
and the ling brushed his feet either side, and
he looked it seemed to him that wander where he
might he would fairer scene than that
of his home. Far to the westward, glowing
in the morning light, rolled billow after blow of
ruddy heather land, until they merged into the
dark shadows of Woolmer Forest and the pale
clear green of the Butser chalk downs. Never in
his life had Nigel wandered far beyond these
limits, and the woodlands the down and the
heather dear to his soul. 1t gave him pang
in his heart as he turned his face away from
them; but if home lay to the westward, out there
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attempt. These be glad thoughts and why should
you be downcast?"
Awkward shrugged his broad shoulders, and
wry smile dawned upon his rugged face. Il am
indeed as limp as a wetted bowstring," said he.
1t is the nature of a man that he should be sad
when he leaves the woman he loves
In truth, yes!" cried Nigel and in a flash the
dark eyes of Mary Buttesthorn rose before him,
and he heard her low sweet, earnest voice he
had heard it that night when they brought her
Trailer sister back from Stafford Manor a voice
which made all that was best and noblest in
man thrill within his soul yet, bethnk you,
archer that what woman loves in man is not his
gross body but rather his SOUL his honor his fame,
the deeds with which he has made his life beau
tiful Therefore you winning love as well as
glory when you turn to the wars.
1t may be So" said Awkward; but indeed it
goes to my heart to the pretty dears weep, and
I would fain weep as well to keep them company.
When Mary-or it Dolly may, it was Martha,
the red -headed girl from the mill-when she held
tight to my baldric it like swapping my heart
string to pluck myself loose"
You speak of one name and then of another,
said Nigel. How is she called then, this maid
whom you lover"
Awkward pushed back his steel cap and scratched
his bristling head with embarrassment.
Her name,' said he, is Mary Dolly Martha Susan
Jane Cicely Theodosia Agnes Johanna Kate
Nigel laughed Awkward rolled out this pro-
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Therefore it in twos and threes in the
creyers and provision ships which continu-
ally passing from shore to shore that the chosen
warriors and their squires brought to Calais.
There they were passed at night through the water
gate into the castle where they could lie hidden,
known to the townsfolk, until the hour for action
had come.
Nigel had received word from Chandos to join
him at The Sign of the Broom-Pod in Win
chelsea Three days beforehand he and Awkward
rode from Tilford all armed and ready for the
Nigel in hunting costume, b1ithe and
gay, with his precious armor and his small baggage
trussed upon the back of a spare horse which
Awkward led by the bride. The archer had him
self good black mare, heavy and slow, but strong
enough to be fit to carry his powerful frame. In
straight strong sword by his side, his yellow long
bow jutting his shoulder, and his culver of
arrows supported by scarlet baldric, he such
a warrior any knight might well be proud to
have in his train. All Tiford trailed behind them,
they rode slowly the long slope of heath
land which skirts the flank of Crooksbury Hill.
At the summit of the rise Nigel reined in Pom
mers and looked back at the little village behind
him. There the old dark manor-house, with
one bent figure leaning upon stick and gazing
dirnly after him from beside the door. He looked
at the high pitched roof the timbered walls the
long trail of swrling blue smoke which rose from
the single chimney, and the group of downcast
old servants who fingered at the gate: John the
cook, Westhercote the MINSTREL and Red Swire
the broken soldier. Over the river amid the trees
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on a gallant errand with the bravest
knight in England as his leader.
All these thoughts surged together in
his mind, and he whistled and sang,
as he rode, out of the joy of his
heart, while Pommers sided ard
curveted in sympathy with the mood
of his master. Presently, glancing
back, he saw from Awkward S down
cast eyes and puckered brow that the
archer was clouded with trouble He
reined his horse to let him come
abreast of him.
How now, Aylward?" said he.
Surely of all men in England you
and l should be the most blithe
this morning, since we ride forward
with all hopes Of honorable advance
ment. By Saint Paul! ere we see
these heather hills once more we shall
either worshipfully win worship, or
we shall venture Our persons in the
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to the eastward was the
great world of adventure,
the noble stage where
each of his kinsmen in
turn had played his man
1y part and left a proud
name behind.
How often he had
longed for this day! And
now it had come with
no shadow cast behind it.
Dame Ermyntrude was
under the Kings protec-
ton. The old servants
had their future assured:
The strife with the monks
of -Waverley had been
assuaged. He had a noble
horse under him, the best
of weapons, and a stout
follower at his back.
Above al he was bound
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But the affair want
ed careful handling.
The arrival of any re-
Inducements, or even
the crossing of any
famous soldier. would
have alarmed the
French and warned
them that their plot
had been discovered.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-06-27
GRAcEY.

The farmers In this vicinity are
busily engaged in planting and
plowlng for buckwheat.
Jesse Heefner has erected light
ming rods on his farm, which adds
much improvement and safety.
Katharine Lam berson, who is
employed at Enid, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her par.
ents, John Lam berson and wife.
Some of our young people at
tended the Children's service at
Dublin Mills, Sunday evening.
@. N. Cutchall, wife and little
son, visited at the home of j. q.
Barnett, near West Dublin, Sun.
day.
Hester Witter spent Sunday at
the home of Michael Laldig, at
Dublin Mills.
The picnic held in the grove at
this place Saturday, was well at.
tended, and each report a fine
time.
There will be preaching at Mt.
Tabor, Sunday evening, July LIST.
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Farmer Terribly Stung by Bees.

Joseph H. Burkhart, a farmer
near Salix, Blair county, is in a
critical condition as the result OF
bee stlngs, and may die. Burk-
hart was working about the farm
when suddenly he became envel-
oped by swarm of bees. Burk-
hart was stung in hundreds of
places. He is under a Doctors
constant care, and as the poison
Is spreading through his system,
he may not recover.
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WEST yltM.

Ada Reeder returned g. Nc
Counellsburg on Sunday, after
spending several weeks at home.
Mrs. 9. M. Brant and son Ed
win, spent Sunday with friends
in Wells Valley.
Belle Witter, of Gracey, spent
a lew days last week at Ross
Kings.
Mrs. George Wagner, of Phila
delphla, is visiting her son, Har
ris Wagner, and family, at Laidlg
Several of our young people at
tended Children's s service at Hus.
tonJown ON Sunday morning.
There will be festival at Fair.
view M. b. church, Saturday e..
ening, June 80, to which all are
invited. Proceeds for parsonage
debt.
Margaret Clevenger, who has a
good position in Pittsburg, as
sewing teacher in a Deef and
Dumb School, is spending her
summer vacation at the home of
her father, Hiram Clevenger.
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POLK BERRY HOLLOW.

We have been having plenty of
rain the past week.
There was a very large picnic
held in Gracey' grove last Satur.
day.
The farmers in this vicinity
will soon be harvesting,
L. A. Lamberson, who was en-
ployed in Altoona, made a flying
trip home for his fine driving
horse.
John Hockensmith returned
home Saturday to spend Sunday
with his mother and father.
The pleasant callers at John
Lam berson's recently were W.
M. Edwards, and Edna and Mary
Shaw.
B. L. Wagner spent Saturday
evening very pleasantly in the
home Of John "A. Lam berson.
Katharine Lam berson, who is
employed in the home of E. w.
McClaIn returned home Satur-
day.
Mrs. Anna Good oman and daugh
ter Rheba and Kathalcen Gllliand
are spending a week IN the home
of A. M. Corbin.
a. L. Shaw and son Joe spent
Sunday with relatives at Harrl.
sonvllle.
Bruce Barnett spent Saturday
evening very pleasantly at A. l..
Shaw's.
The Chlldren's service at Dub.
I'm Mills was fine.
Charlie Black spent Saturday
evening at A. M. Corbin's.
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The Glorious 4th.

In the line of public entertain
mont on the 4th of July we are
making ample arrangements.
There has been no effort spared
IN the line of music. A mum ber
of bands are expected, among
them are, The Lancaster Band,
Edenvllle Band, Mercersburg
Band, Clear Ridge Band, and
Hustontown Band.
Talk about music. Will the old
town be awake? Come and see.
Why, Jones, do you know there
will be band on every corner.
Not snoot bands, either.
From Headquarters,
OUR BAND.
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Sale Register.

Saturday, August 4.-Geo. w.
Wagner, agent, will sell on the
premises, IN Dublin township, on
the road leading from McCon.
nellsburg to Hustontown, the
farm of Mrs. Laura Readle, con.
tainlng 50 acres, 30 of which are
cleared. The improvements are
a good six-room House, Bank
Barn, and other necessary out
buildings. Sale begins at l o.
clock, p. m.