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The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
Giraffes Stop Traffic.

There has been temporary inter-
ruption in the telegraph service on the
Victoria Falls line, says dispatch
from Bulawayo, South Africa. 1t ap-
pears that herd Of giraffes became
entangled by their necks in the wires
at Intundhla, Is miles from Bula-
wayo, and pulled about a mile down
breaking three Of the iron poles.
The telegraph lineman was, fortu'
nately, near at hand, and communica'
ton was interrupted only for few
hours. This is about the sixth time
since the opening Of the Falls line tha'
similar interruptions have occurred
In two cases elephants were respon
sible.
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
crumpacker snoozed.

While the, house was in the throes
of heated debate over the merits of a
bill granting water power rights to a
California power company in the San
Bernardino valley Congressman Crum-
packer, of Indiana, slept in peace. His
genial, rotund countenance, turned up
ward, presented picture of perfect
contentment. Mr.. Smith, of California,
had the floor and was vehemently de-
claring that the measure under con-
sideration had the sanction of the ag-
riculture and interior departments. On
the other hand, Mr.. Nary, Of Massa-
chusetts, his face flushed, angrily
shouted that 1t was STEAL" The de-
bate grew hotter and hard things were
said Orators to the right of him. ora
Tors to the left of him, volleyed ant
thundered, but Crumpacker snoozed.
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
faenerous Suggestion.

There was some dispute between
Republicans and Democrats in the ma
tional house of representatives a few
days ago as to the time to be given
each side III debate over a certain
measure. Some one proposed that adj
iournnnent be postponed, whereupon
Mr.. Grosyenor, Of Ohio, suggested:
Let them talk till half past three.
That will give them time to see the
arst inning at the baseball grounds.
And everybody eagerly welcomed the
suggestion.
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15

The main staple Of
many women's con-
versation is the serv-
ant problem every
one who has kept
house is fully aware Of
the difficulties.
But is there not an
other side? If you ap-
Piled the Golden Rule,
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
Curious Geyser Clock.

One of the most curious clocks In
the world is, perhaps, that which tells
the time to the Inhabitants OF lit
tie American backwoods town. The
machinery, which is nothing but
face, hands and lever, is connected
with a geyser which shoots out an
immense column of hot water every
SO seconds. This spouting never
varies to the tenth Of second. Every
time the water spouts up 1t strikes
the lever and moves the hands for
ward 3S seconds.
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
Othrr StnR nf
Struaut 0ueattutt
By DR.. MADISON c. PETERS.

and were always willing do just would be done BY you
would likely have fewer troubles.
If YOU the boundess possibilities OF chdcuue
ou will realize the educational refined servants and WILL
y carpets on the their by pictures the walls hooks
on the stand and curtains the windows stimulate refinement
These tasteful things will tell on their character.
Remember that the who works all day over hot
stove or on her feet day upstairs and down. needs only
cool room to sleep in, but soft bed to lie on,
Do you your we Do give them to eat such
things you their circumstances you would be ushd in
expecting?
Work healthy and honorable but housewo is hard never
done it is dudgery wonder girls prefer stores and
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
"Phonocard" the Latest.

An apparatus has just come into
use in France which records the hui
man voice upon postcard. This is
the "phonocard" The voice is re-
corded by an ordinary phonograph OF
simple construction by means OF
pencil with sapphire point. BY the
aid Of the phonocard people may now
send communications through the
post that NAV be more easily undsr4
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15

factories, although both financially and morally
fhev are usually better off as servants in a good
home.
See to it that those who are in your employ do
not overwork and that their lives are made as
pleasant as your thoughtfulness and tact can make
them Put yourself in their place and do to them
what you would reasonably expect of them under
reversed circumstances
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
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n1aia4rict nnnhtfrl. y

Congressman Graft, the stalwart Re
nublican from Peoria. blossomed out
The other day in a soft gray hat. One
a his colleagues, meeting him, looked
aakance at it and said: What are you
wearing that Democratic hat for? |
tbourht YOU were a Republican"
Have to-. said Graft, laconically.
Districts doubtful"
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15

The chief reason for
desertion from the
navy of the United
States is, in my opin-
ion, the poor remuner-
alton that the enlisted
men receive. The sail
or in the coastwise
trade receives nearly
50 per cent better
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
American Motors.

Motor car statistics for 1905 show
4hat 27,S40 machines were built In
America. Of this number 22,97O were
sold.
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15
EASY TO WATER PLANTS.
Automatic Pot That Does the Work
Perfectly with Little Trouble
to Gardener.

One of the clever ideas OF roisinS
plants is an automatic watering pot
It Is made by puncturing a small hole
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15

This orchid, the Odontoglossum
Crispium Pittianum, which fetched a
record price ($5,735) at the salerooms
of Messrs. Protheroe and Morris in
Cheapside, has been awarded two med
ais at Manchester, England, and is
declared by experts to be the vesy
best blotched o. Crispium ever seen.
The Holmes County times., 1906-06-15

in the bottom of can, and suspendi1g
the can on a stake over the plant and
drawing a string through the hole
in the can. Fill the can with water
which will drip slowly through the
string, watering the plant perfectly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
MR. MARX TO WE'D MISS MosLER.

The engagement of Mr.. Otto Marx of
this city and Miss Agnes Sara Mosler OF
New York, daughter of the distinguished
artist, Henry Moser, is announced. The
wedding is to take place in January at
the brides home in New York.
Miss Mosler was born in Paris and
lived in the French capital until she was
70 years of age. She has since Travelled
extensively and as the daughter OF
famous man she has had every social and
educational advantage Her father for
merly lived in Cincinnati. and during the
civil war was art correspondent of Har-
pers Weekly, and later was appointed to
the staff of Gen. r. w. Johnston, and
served with distinction. He then went
abroad and studied art with the great
masters. He has achieved distinction and
has won medals at a number of the ex-
tensve expositions and is chevalier OF
the Legion of Honor and officer of the
French academy He has also the honor
of being the first American artist to sell
a picture to the French government His
son was also an artist of great distinc-
tion.
Mr. Marx and his bride will take an
extensive trip to the Orient, visiting
Japan China and India, and countries en-
route. and later will make their home in
Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
ALABAMA FEDERATION
OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.

The annual convention of the Alabama
State Federation of Women's Clubs will
meet at Selma Thursday. November 10.
Mrs. Law Lamar will give the first en-
tertainment to the executive board at
noon Thursday. The opening address at
the meeting that night will be by Mrs. J..
G.. Converse followed by the address of
welcome by Mrs. A. l.. Mcleod and re-
sponded to by Mrs. l.. NJ. Gashinsky of
Troy,
The other addresses to be made that
evening VIII be the presidents report by
Mrs. Rhett Goode, and the address by
Mrs Martha Gielow.
Following the session that night the
Study club will be the guests of the
Chautauaua Circle at the residence of
Mrs. W. r. Peacock. Mrs. c. w. Hoop
err will tender them a reception Thurs
day at $50 o'clock. A farewell tea drink
ing will be held at Elks' hall Friday
afternoon, given by the West End Book
club.
The officers of the federation which
form the executive board are: Mrs. Rhett
Goode of Mobile, president; Mrs. Phares
Coleman CT Montgomery, first vice pres-
dent; Mrs j. c. Henley of Birmingham,
second vice president; Mrs. l.. J. Haley,
Birmingham recording secretary; Mrs.
Erwin Craighead of Mobile, corresponding
secretary; Mrs T.. b. Thames of Green
Vile treasurer Mrs. r. III. Beeland, aud
itor. and Mrs. Sydney Robbins of Mobile,
obi
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
PITCHERS FRIENDS ARE
STRONG IN HIS DEFENSE

negro troops. He will be given reason
able time to respond to this official conf
municaton.
There is reason to believe that Booker
I. Washington Is at the bottom of Col
onel Pitchers troubles, though tnis can
not be established definitely. Still, it is
known that at a conference President
Roosevelt had with Washington last week
the negro educator earnestly besought
him not to dismiss the negro companies
involved in the Brownsville RIO. The
President refused to listen to his appeal.
There are officers of the army who con-
slider the President has been too severe
on Colonel Pitcher Many of them en-
terrain the same views he expressed.
They believe the negroes who are now
in the army have degenerated from those
who served up to the time. of the Philip
pine insurrection.
The officials are hiding the fact as much
as possible. but nevertheless it is true
that the Filipinos detest the black SOL
diers and that in order to prevent trou
BILE it has been necessary to station col
ored regiments in the Moro country, where
the feelings of inhabitants are not con-
Sldered.
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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SAID TO
BE AT BOTTOM OF REPRiMAND
TO MAN WHO SPOKE HARSHLY
OF NEGRO TROOPS.

Chicago. November 9.-(Speciai THE
Daily Tribune says:
Army officers at Fort Sheridan fear
trouble at the fort as a sequel to Presi-
dent Roosevelts criticism Of i. Will
liam l.. Pitcher regarding his reported
interview on the stationing of negroes ar
the fort. "Col. BIZ became exceeding
~ popular during his stay at the fort
The men of the garrison almost without
exception pledged him their support yes
terday in any way possible.
The officers, though expressing them
selves cautiously take the same views
of the situation as the men.
"Of course Colonel PITCHER has a righs
to have opinions" said one of them, but
he was guilty of breach of propriety,
tas we'll as a lack of judgment, If he
said what he is reported to have said.
We all feel strongly on the question, bu.
do not feel that we can discuss it, as
he did
The men gathered in smell groups at
the fort during the day. Early in tee fore
noon a paper pledging support 10 the
Colonel ard indorsng his sentiments was
circulated. Officers heard of 1t in the
afternoon and an attempt was made to
trace il, but none of the soldiers could
be found who would admit having
signed it,
Without exception the officers OF the
fort refused to discuss the situation,
though they spoke in the highest terms
of Colonel Pitcher. They appeared to re-
gard his mistake as one of judS nent in
giving out the interview
The representative of Chicago paper
who reported Colonel Pitchers remarks
said the Colonel authorized MIN 10 pub
lish his statements, and made them with
the full knowledge that they would be
printed.
Il showed the story To the Colonel two
DAYS later" he said. land he ted me
1t was all right The only thing i didn' t
get verbatim were some of the Colonefs
strongly expressive statements that would
not look well in print
Washington, November 9--(Spccial.)-
Acting under instructions from President
Roosevelt, the war department today
wrote to Col William l.. Pitcher, TWen-
ty-seventh infantry callilA for an eX-
PLANTATION of his reported criticism of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
Garments Collected for Needy.

Huntsville. November Especial THE
annual meeting of the Huntsville branch
of the Needlework Guild of America was
held yesterday afternoon for the collec-
ton of garments for the needy people
of the city. The collection secured con-
tanned 700 articles of clothing. all of
which will be given the United Charities
for distribution among the needy people
of Huntsville. More than 400 garments
have been collected by the guild since
its organization ten years ago. Mrs
Glenn Wells was elected secretary, sue
ceeding Mrs. John r. Connor, deceased
who was secretary from the time of or
ganization until her death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
MRS. MASSEY ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Richard Massey entertained at an
elaborate reception on Thursday after
noon for her house guests, Mrs. Quisen-
berry, Miss Dawson, Mrs. Lawrence Lee
of Montgomery, Miss Elizabeth Austin of
Clayton, Mrs Spencer, Mrs. Gaudy and
Mrs. Harrel of Columbus, Ga, Mrs. l..
A. Camp of Chicago, Miss Jelks and Miss
Mary Drake, who were also expected and
were unable to come at the last moment.
Each room downstairs was in distnc-
tive color scheme. In the drawing room
was a profusion of pink carnations, and
ferns. In the library, where Miss Laura
and Miss Hermone Brown served punch,
yellow was the predominating color. The
dining room was attractively arranged
in white and green. a two course
luncheon was served the guests, the salids
and ices being in the general color scheme
of the dining room. During the entire
afternoon an orchestra played, there hav-
ing been an especially prepared musical
programme.
Mrs Massey was handsomely gowned
in rose colored embroidered yoile, made
over white silk.
There was also large receiving party
in addition to the honored guests, includ-
ing Mesdames Joseph r. Smith. Hugh
Morrow, Calvin Jones, Scion Jacobs,
James Going j. w. Tomlinson, John ID.
Elliott, w. D. Nesbitt, Motion Smith,
Louis Plosser, John L. Parker and the
Misses Brown, Little Elizabeth Parker,
Edna Adele Gordy and Eleanor Massey
assisted. A domino whist party given
last evening at the Massey home included
only the house party guests and a num-
Der of young men. They also enjoyed
playing pool and other games which form
attractions in this spacious and beauti-
fully furnished home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
COUNSEL CONFIDENT.
Believes Court Will Decline to Call
Witnesses In Castelane Case.

Paris, November 9.-Counsel for
Countess de Castellane in Ter suit for
divorce against her husband, Count
Boni, are confident that the applica-
ton of the counts attorneys for an
examination of the witnesses in the
case will be denied by the court when
the matter comes up next Wednesday,
1t is also regarded as medsui eably GER
tain that the public prosecutor will not
avail himself of the rgh, which ne
possesses to be heard in the interest
of the general public. Nevertheless, it
is known that the creditr~s are using
every influence TO prevent the grant.
ing of divorces until after their case
s disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
SOCIETY.
BY EMMA ToULMIN REID.
Bell Telephone 1857.
SCHOOL BOY IN POLITICS.

Every one seems to have the political
even the little lads in the public schools
One youth of about eight years, while
dressing for school on the day of election
said to his mother 81 have polled the
votes in the Five Points school and
every man in that school is voting the
same ticket but four, and they 'aint
in it.
Now that is convincing evidence that
the opinions of the grown people of a
household make wonderful impressions on
the children and makes it necessary for
one either to have good opinions or not
to express them at ALL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
GRADUATE NURSES ASSOCIATION

The regular meeting of the Graduate
Nurses association will be held on Mon
day, November -, at o'clock, at the
Hillman hospital. Plans for the visiting
Nurses association will be arranged. Miss
Grace Smith, who is a graduate of Johns
Hopkins, and who has had a great deal
of experience in this work, will be the
director.
The members are requested to notice
particularly the change of the day of
meeting, and the hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
CARD PARTY.

On Saturday afternoon. November IL
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton will give an elaborate card party,
in the parlors of the Florence hotel.
The prizes offered will be handsome and
attractive. and every detail Of the en-
tertainment will be carried out as II it
were a private affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
AT THE CHURCHES.

AL Fl III " OO4A1Rs
The usual services will be held at the
Mt. Vernon Methodist church tomorrow.
The Rev. l.. NJ. Bradley will preach
at the Avondale Baptist church tomorrow
| at the regular services, as usual.
| The regular services will be held at the
South Highlands Presbyterian church to-
morrow at II a. M. and 1880 p M, as
| usual.
1,ba Rev f p. Culver will preach at
both morning and evening services at
the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church
tomorrow.
The Rev. ]. c. Persinger will preach
at both morning and evening services
at the Avondale Methodist church tonor-
| row, as usual.
At the Avondale Presbyterian churc2
| Sunday the usual services will be held
with preaching by the pastor, the Kew
| w. G.. Woodbridge.
The Rev. j. o. Hanes will preach at
| the regular services at wesley ohapei
tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock, ana III
| the evening at 1:3O.
The regular services will be heid III
the hall of the First Church of CHRIST
Scientists, Massey building, tomorrow
| morning at IL o clock
The Baraca and Phlathia classes of the
| will tOmOrrOw
morning in the main auditorium OIL the
church at $3.50 o'clock
Tho Rev L. d. Mooney will conduct the
usual services at the Second Presbyterian
| church tomorrow morning at IL ocioch'
and in the evening at 1880.
Tomorrow at the North Highlands Bap-
fist church there will be preaching at
both morning and evening services by the
pastor, the Rev. James ID. Kay
rrha pev DIR H. p Mccormack will
deliver an address at the Young Men
| Christian association tomorrow afternoon
at 3 O'Clock on 1.-The Congo Free state.
! AT the Twenty-seventh Street Baptist
church there will be preaching tomorrow
at II o'clock and in the evening at 7;3o
o'clock by the pastor, the Rev. j. b. Kill
patrick as usual.
The regular services will be held at
the Woodlawn Presbyterian church to-
morrow, the Rev. w. ]. Caldwell pastor,
preaching at both morning and evening
services, as usual.
Full morning and evening prayer VIII
be read at the Church of the Advent
tomorrow. Morning prayer will be heard
at IL o. clock and the evening services Will
begin at 1850 o'clock.
The regular services will be held at the
Southside Baptist church tomorrow at IL
a. m. and 1880 p. M, the Rev. DIR. IL.
P Mccormack, pastor. occupying the
| pulpit at both services
Services at the Pilgrim Congregational
church will be held tomorrow morning at
II o. clock in the chapel of the Pollock
stephens institute, the Rev. George e.
Bates preaching, as usual.
rhe Rev. DR.. John w. Stage will oc-
cupy the pulpit at both morning and
evening services at the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow. The evening services
will be held at 1880 o'clock.
The regular services will be held at the
First Cumberland Presbyterian church to-
morrow at the usual hours, the Rev. DIR.
l. ID. Steele, pastor, preaching at both
morning and evening services.
At the German Lutheran Zion church,
ON the corner of Avenue B and Nineteenth
ctreet, the Rev. f. w. Weidmann, pas
tor, will preach on Sunday morning at
10:30 o'clock. There will be no evening
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
Crowd Too Big for Santos-D umont.

Paris, November 9.-Such an enor-
nous crowd collected in the Bots De
Boulogne today to witness M. Santos
Dumont's attempt to win the Grand
Deutsch-Archdeacon prize that the
guardian of the Bots assisted on a post
ponement of the attempt until better
police protection can be arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10

Account Reunion of Ala
bama Confederate Veterans,
Mobile, Ala, Southern Railway
will sell round trip tickets at
the special low rate of $3.50.
Tickets on sale Nov 10 and 20
with final limit Nov. "a, 1906.
Local sleeper from Birming-
ham to Mobile placed at Union
station for occupancy at 8 p. m.
leaving 1875 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
HACSTEAO-WH EElOCk.

The following announcement has been
received by friends in the city:
Mrs. George f. Wheelock announces
the marriage of her daughter, Gertrude.
to Mr.. jackson Caperton Halstead on
Wednesday, November Z. 1906, Birming-
ham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10

Etoile Virginia, to Mr.. Robley Charles
Munger, on Wednesday November Z, 1906,
at Birmingham, Ala.
This card was enclosed:
At home after December 10, 1910 Tenth
avenue south
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RECEIVE INFORMALLY.

Mrs Mamie H. Williams will receive
informally on Tuesday afternoon from
TO o'clock in honor of her guest, Mrs.
Clay Stacker of GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-10
Young Man Drinks Acid.

New Orleans, November 9.-Emiie
Lane, a young man employed at the
American Sugar refinery, committed
suicide last night by swallowing car
bolic acid No cause is known for the
act.