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New-York tribune., 1906-12-02

MS mother 5 voice was like that-SOme like 1t.
You see, l to do mending up at Fishers
Guch,' she explained, and again the tone startled
HIM. There ought to be living in it; oughtn't
there?" Without waiting for his answer she went
on. Il did mendng Nome last year and
made enough to pay my expenses. There's not very
much that a woman do, when she's old and
her silk gloves squeaked with the friction I'm
looking for some one. Its my SON she added
with dignity, Bertram Patterson Noyse. You
don't know him."
Patterson pulled himself together and shool,
his head \ tightening in his throat would not let
him speak.
body will. It's a long, long road that hasn't a
turn in It. and somehow feel that I've almost come
to the turn
Still Patterson could not speak, and it was she
I've got ten 1oaves of gingerbread in those boxes,
with ralsns and nuts in, she announced. They
keep we'll and Il make dOuglnuts and cookies to sell.
Do YOU ike cookies with coriander and dill seeds?"
The question, fraught with home memories,
tugged at Pattersoons heart The reply slipped un-
shape Of leaf: he asked. His voice was unsteady
Why, yes. she answered How did you know
about them"
The team had started up grade. The driver
wound the reins around the brake and fumbled
for his way book. Striking a match, he held it
the pages, but II not at their entries that
he looked. 4 faint glow was reflected on the face
beside him. He observed that there were lines upon
the face that It hadn't worn twelve years ago, and
that the hair was turning gray. An almost MASTER
ing impulse came to tell her at who he was,
but he decided TO wait for just a little while He
held the match till the fingers of his glove were
scorched.
The Gathering OF ga1loPing hoofs echoed behind
them on the road Presently the sheriff rode up.
HelIo." he called cheeriIy. Throwing one leg
across the saddle pummel, he slOuched into COM
fort. We'll, we've had lively time, all right he
said. We caught that young blackleg that's been
running loose for ten months, the that forged
nine hundred dollars. He's been advertised in
every I say, look out where you're going"
He logged on way, his body sWaying with
the motion OF the mare. The young cub did the
grizzly act" he laughed-' all teeth and claws. He
swears he'll prove an abb. Ill take him below
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02

on the valley coach tomorrow night, the sheriff
called back, as he wheeled to trail for home
The woman put out her hand and timdly pulled
at the drivers sleeve. He shook her off.
"Did-did he say that boy forged some ones
name?" she asked.
Yves" the driver admitted.
DO you know there was a pitifu1 quaver IN
the voice, sometimes I've tried to think what l
should do if-if Bertram had done anything like
that
The words were rapier thrust to Patterson. He
steadied himself the foot rest.
"Of course it's foolish" she said but sometimes
wake up just shaking in the night I've been dream
ing that there's desert piled with hearts-boys'
hearts. Some are broken, and some hard, and
only few white, and I'm hunting among them
for my sons. And by and by" she stopped
Patterson leaned toward her; his breath
quick. Go oni" he said.
Again there came the laugh uncertain OF its heritage
Of rnirth; I'm silly to dream. 1t couldn't be
black! Why" appealingly you know it couldn't;
Patterson nodded; he lacked the courage not to-
but he longed to justify himself Tito pay honest
debt. the Prodgal had forged note he began
- If he had stolen" she corrected.
If he'd forged note for nine hundred dollars
he on, the of a who had hundreds
and hundreds OF thousands; II another fellow who
could no doubt prove albi had been accused
just the same? Wouldn't he be glad that the
eyes OF the world his son was free.
/ don't know what his father might have done -
she answered slowly; 90 but his mother wouldn't y
Wouldn't you be glad II your son had forged and
gone treet
Without looking, he knew that the little body
Strengthened The motion familiar to him.
Ny wouldn't steal' she cried. I'm sure Of
that"
" But if he should" Patterson urged. If he'd
been profigate, but he'd meant all along To sow
his wild oats and come back some day to make
you proud Of him" He thrust his hand it
Clamped over those in the shabby silk gloves.
fire TO the west spreading. Its glow fell on the
woman's face, stamped with the rigid righteous
ness of a Puritan but the eyes dinmed
1t was so she used to look when She punished him
He turned abruptly from her
You can't understand, because you've never
been a mother; youve never even been woman
she said. " \ mother forgive any wrong agaInst
herself; but she can't forgive a coward. Id give
my to justice myself, II he'd steal and an
other man accused. Why, he has the blood Of
heroes, not of thieveS!" Her voice was a chal-
lenge as she added, His father soldier under
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02

He had tramped across
the county line with his
roll OF blankets over his
shoulders. with a bundle
suspended from his belt
strap, and in his heart
the knowledge that he had
forged a note for nine
hundred dollars. There
was a cabin up where the
trail branChed toward the
buttes from the stage road.
The man cut the budding
plum brush from its en-
trance and peered in; then
he preempted the domain.
That night he presented
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02

the Divide no
one knew where
Patterson came
from; probably
no one cared.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31
HORACE w. VAUGHAN.

The young whiteman who was
reported recently az having been
foiled in his attempt to rape young
lady, by her dogs, was only put in
Jail. The color line should not be
drawn in case of rape-give the
white brute the same medicine the
black is given, or your boasted
chiyalrous protection on woman,
will dwindle down to only wanting
an excuse to kill the negro. A
rapist, is rapist, it matters not
his color, or his social standing.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31

There is one thing needed badly
in Jefferson, and that is a society
for the prevention of cruelty to an
Imal, and all members to enforce
the law by reporting those who
mistreat their stock in any way.
We believe there are more poor
and mistreated horses in this place
than any other for it's size.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31
GOOD ROADS.

Nothing indicates the prosperity
of a county more than its roads.
Good roads indicate thrift, prosper
ity, push and a progressiveness
which nothing else does. Marion
county could make no better in
vestment than to either issue suf.
ficient bonds or levy tax sufficient
to put the main roads of the county
in thorough condition. This would
enhance the value of all lands in
the county; it would induce immi.
gration-something should be done
at once. Ifthe authorities are I'm.
willing to do any thing else, then
they should reduce the number of
first-class roads, so as to put more
hands on the principle roads, and
have them worked as they should
be. 1t is understood of course, that
last year was hard year on the
roads, and now the farmer can i'll
afford to spare the time from their
crops, yet that does not lessen the
necessity of doing something. In
working the roads every overseer
should display considerable engi-
neering skill. 1t would be good
investment for the county to furn-
ish every overseer with good.
heavy road pillow and scraper.
This would enable more and better
work to be done by fewer men and
would enable the overseer to put
his road in good condition. No
good work can be done without a
scraper. In many places the roads
should be widened-with scraper
this could be easily and quickly
done. No satisfactory work can be
done without scraper. this is very
apparent to every thinking man.
Give the overseer the tools to work
the roads with, and then require
them to work them. If the tools
are given them there is no doubt
but each overseers will take greater
pride in keeping his road in good
condition. Can the necessary
amount of work be done when they
have no tools to work with? Surely
the county can do this much. 1t
is to be hoped the commissioners
court will take the road question
up, and arrive at some conclusion
by which the county can have a
good system of public roads. The
worst of extravagance is to permit
the roads to remain in their pres.
.ent almost impossible condition
The road question is of such mo
ment, that no delay should be had
in doing something by which every
main road in the county should be
put in first class condition. 1t i;
an immediate necessity which will
not admit of any procrastination
Roads once put in condition are
less expensive than to give them 6
lick and promise. Good roads
enable those having to use them tc
haul more, with less damage tc
wagons and teams, and requires
iess time from home. Good roads
are absolutely essential to the pros
perity Of the county.
Shall we, or shall we not hav,
good roads?
There is one thing needed badly
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31

Editor G. E, Gilmore of the
Wills Point Chronicle, has an.
nounced for floater for his district.
We wish him big majority on the
day of election.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31

Every law abiding citizen should
cead the Hon. Jno. Duncan in last
Sundays News.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31

News was received here We'd
nesday night of the sudden death
by heart failure at $3.50 p. m. of A.
Stockridge, postmaster at Bivins,
aged 70 years, Mr.. Stockridge had
been postmaster at Bivins for IL
years and was prominent mason.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31
The Great
Magic Stock and Poultry Food.

1t will aid the digestion assimilates
the Food, builds up the system and
makes your Horse shed and gives him
a good appetite. If you want Pure
Rich Milk. feed your Cow with it. For
sale by D. M. SMITH.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-03-31

When buying grain money can
be saved by seeing Stutz Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
DIFFERENCES IN CHILDREN.
MT. Search Says Teachers Must Make
 Great Allowance for Them.

University, June 2o.-(Special. .)-This morning before a good sized audience, Mir. Search continued his interesting talks on child life, taking as his subject 'Differences in Children"
 When the teacher enters the school room," he said, ''he finds forty or fifty children sitting before him, all of whom Ipresent differences; differences in heredi- tary influence, differences in home life, differences in mental endowments, and others too numerous to be mentioned The best teachers will recognize these in- equalities and make his requirements ap- ply to the individual, for there is no such thing as striking fair average There must be flexibility in school room standards, the capable child being al- lowed to forge ahead while the backward one is not hurried. If we do drive them all along together, soon we find some fioundering hopelessly.
 With these facts in view, what are we to do? We must take into consideration the individual childs ability and modify our requirements accordingly. To do this rightly the teacher must look as far as possible into the inner life of the child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

for there may be found hidden circum- stances exerting untold influence on the life of the child The powers of the child cannot always be told by his powers of accomplishments therefore it behooyes the teacher to remember that he cannot meas ure the infinitude of a ehild's soul by the mere application of q percentage table, for by such system of measurement he may do untold harm''
 The enrolment of students continues and on the dates when reduced rates arc on. For the benefit of those who contem- plate coming to the summer school, an- nouncement is made that the only re- maining dates on which these reduced rates can be obtained are June 23, 20, and July ?, ', and g.
 It was a source of much regret to all that the authorities received a telegram yesterday from President Thach of Au- burn stating that he could not fill his engagement for two lectures before the summer school this week. This feeling was modified, however. by the fact that he will appear at later date to deliver his. lectures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Dance at Livinqston.

Livingston, June 20 Especial )-Gay was the scene in the city 1iall last evening where the beauty and chivalry of Sumter county assembled to participate in the 8 o'clock german given by the young men of this place in honor of visiting young ladies. MT. Win Spratt, leading, with Miss Lucille Davidson of Birming- ham, carried the dancers through many beautiful figures. Among those dancing were. Misses Hermiane Brown of Bir- mngham. Tompkins of Mobile, Marguriete Pittinger of Sewanee, Lucille Davidson of Birmingham, Velma Broadway, Ollie Pearson, May Moore, Marie Little, Tempe scruggs, Minnie Scruggs, Worleck, Goued, Lee. Maude Galloway, Erme Scruggs, Ella
 Scruggs, Luen Chapman, Minnie Read, Helen Galloway, Lawrence. Annie Gard iner, Chills, Messrs. w. P. Spratt, D. D. Patton, l.. B. Spratt, B. L. Broadway,
 W. c. Broadway. W. F. Jordan, s. E. Levy, R. c. Gowdy. J. R. Ennis. W. l.. Ennis, Joe Patton, c. C. Scales, W. F. Everette, M. E. Mcconnell, s. Hughes, H.
 E. Lassiter, F. Horn. R. H. 6cruggs,
 Travis Turner, James P. Parker. J. Ecruggs, Lieut.. J. H. Broadway, U. s. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
THINKS DEMOCRATS
 WILL WIN IN KANSAS
Former Senator Harris, Now Candi- date for Governor, Discusses
 Political Situation.

Washington, June 30.-(Special. )--Former Senator W. A. Harris of Kansas, pres- ent democratic nominee for governor of that state, is here, and in reply to in- quiries regarding the prospects of the suc- cess of the democrats in Kansas said;
 ''The outlook is extremely encouraging. l am in daily receipt of letters from men who have always acted with the repub- licans assuring me that they were going not only to vote but work in my behalf. The republicans are badly split over the tariff question, and the rank and file of the party is greatly incensed over the mismanagement of public affairs. Charges of railroad domination and malfeasance of state officials are heard on all sides, and if d fraction of the dissatisfaction finds expression at the polls, the democratic ticket is certain to triumph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
POOR CHILDREN WILL
 HAVE OUTING FRIDAY
Committees Have Completed All Ar arrangements for the Picnic at
 East Lake.

W. F.. Wier, chairman of the com mittee in charge of the arrangements for the picnic for the poor children to be given by Birmingham dam No. I, Beavers, announces that all the arrange ments are complete.
 A number of merchants have offered prizes which will be offered to the child ren. Following is a list of the commit tees:
 Transportation and Location-W. H. Truitticher and H. W. English.
 Amusenlents-I. K. Scherry chairman; E. L. Higdon, T. NJ. Stapeton, I. R. Rubenstein. II. P. Hefiin, Henry Weller, J. E. Herrick. Jack Bailey, E. s. Whiting, w A. Harris, H. T. Cotton, A. A. Gam bill, l.. J. Haley, Jr.. Col. J. M. Cald- well, T. E. Lappage, Thomas F. Parker.
 Refreshments-W H. Fruitticher, chair manarJ. H. Mccary. John Parker, w. H. Moughan, Ben F Barbour, J. A. Downey, w H. Engle, C. W Watkins, F. w. Bull lock, B. R.. Bradley
 Invitations-W E. Wier. chairman; w. H. Fruittcher, pr. R. l.. Ashworth, l.. L.. Higdon, H. W. English, George Courson.
 Reception--W. K. McAdory. chairman; j. P. Stiles, Hugh McGeever. Albert Stradford, R. N. Rhodes, John G. Brad ; ley, k. J. Dunn, A. Y. Bennett, Y. l.. Moses, J. W. Sharples, c. w. Black, James F. Hawkins, r B. Johnson, M. W. Pearsons. Dr. T. J. Bickley. Charles Pfiester. J. J Woodrow, Frank s. Req, W. E. Murphy. George B. Tarrant, w. D. Gum. T. B. Afford. E. W. Fruitticher, T. c. McDonald Carl Steiner. Nose Blank, w T. Latham, M. F. Liroiehan, Alonzo Atkins, R. T. Boyett, A. A. Stuckey. R. K Edwards. E. J. Thornton: A. s. Cow an, Jr., H. E. Shaw, W. $, Cooper. w.. T. White, T, H. Davis, A. l.. Glenn c. F. Randall. R. c. Chambers, Harry l.. Roll, A. c. Burnes, J. M. Bibby. J. w. Moore W. F. Vaughan, R. F. Broyles, S l.. Beason, J. w. Hail, R. l.. Brogden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
FUNDS USED IMPROPERLY.
Refugees In San Francisco Will Seek
 Injunction.

San Francisco, June 20-With the claim that members of the finance committee of the Citizens Relief committee have entered into conspiracy to make im- proper of the relief funds turned over to their care, proceedings were begun in the superior court today by a sufficient number of refugees to obtain an injunc- ton restraining the finance committee from doing anything further with the funds now in hand. or receiving any more money or food stuffs. The suit was filed by Ava Udell, William Howard and C. F. Pearce, who alleged that they represent 10000 homeless people in the relief camps of the city.
 The three complainants ask that they be appointed trustees of the relief fund for the refugees they claim to represent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
CONTRACT MATTER
 AGAIN DEFERRED
JOINT MEETING OF MINERS AND opERAToRs' COMMITTEES FAILS TO TAKE AcrloN-MlNER Rs' CON. vENTIoN RESUMES TODAY.

The special committee appointed by the miners convention to confer with the committee representing the commercial operators met with the last named com mittee In the office of the chairman, B, r. Roden, yesterday, No definite action was taken. and the final steps relating to the signing of a new contract for the ensuing year were postponed until Friday, at which time another joint meeting of the two committees will be heldA
 It Is understood that the operators are not entirely satisfied with some of the clauses of the scale as submitted by the miners. The twice-a-month pay day is said to have proved disappointing In sev- oral respects, and there are few other minor differences that will have to bo adjusted. The opinion is general that the scale, with perhaps a few modifi- cations, will be signed by all the operators who employed union miners in their mines last year.
 The convention of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, will resume this morning at Il o'clock for the purpose of hearing the report of the special conn mittee in regard to the conference with the operators committee. With the ex- sception of the report of the committee on constitution and the adoption of the new contract about all the business of the convention has been completed. As the work of the constitution committee and the new contract are closely asso- ciated, it is expected that the hearing of this committees report will be deferred until after the latter matter has been arranged. For his reason, 1t is anticipated that the session this morning will be short and uuimDortant,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Preacher Takes Money.

R. M. Morton a negro preacher, was locked up last night by Policeman Nix charged with stealing ss.75 from people on Ninth street for whom he was work ing. The story runs that Morton was employed to cut wood and was given $1o bill with which to pay for some chickens and the change, $S. 75 1t is said, Morton started to the rear of the house. Between the two temptations the negro preferred the cash, for he dropped the chickens in the yard and made away with the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
INVESTIGATING DEATH.
Coroner Paris Looking Into Details
 Leading Up to Death of Pritchett.

Coroner Paris is making an investiga- tion into the circumstances leading up to the death of J. M Pritchett, who died Sunday at St Vincent's hospital from the effects of an overdose of morphine
 It seems that the narcotic was taken to alleviate pain caused by a fall over d barrel in McVay's saloon on Second avenue. It is said that Pritchett was later carried to room over the sa- loon, where the morphine was admins- tered as the injured man was suffering intensely from the effects of the fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

properties and connections of the Seaboard in the Birmingham district since his cleo tion, and his object in spending three days in the district was to thoroughly &C., quaint himself with the situation.
 F. c. Thayer. general roadmaster of en- zines of the Southern Railway. with head quarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 The Southern. Railway management announces that effective July l. it will move it's uptown office from 11S5 Broad way to 120O Broadway, corner of Twenty ninth street, Gilsey House corner. This new office is now being handsomely fitted up and will, when completed, be the most prominent passenger and ticket office in New York city. Elaborate sign work is being prepared and otherwise the promi- hence of the office will demonstrate the importance of the Southern Railway as the great highway into and through the south.
 The prominence that the Southern Rail- way is gaining in the east is only par tially demonstrated by this advance step in the arrangement or US new upto"H office in New York city. and goes still ftfrther to show the advancement and progress of the south, such a great por- ton of which is served with excellent transportation facilities by the South ern.
 In addition to its new uptown office at 13O0 Broadway, the Southern Railway continues to maintain it's downtown office at 21 Broadway, corner of Chambers street.
 J. C. Conn. division passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent at Chattanooga was in Birmingham yesterday.
 P. A. Cowles, general agent of the Norfolk and Western, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yester- day.
 l.. Schryyer, assistant general freight agent of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific in Chattanooga, spent yes- terday in Birmingham.
 Renfroe Jackson. general agent of the Monon Route in Atlanta. was in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21

Thomas Fox. the young man who was kicked by a mule in Warrior last Satur- day. died yesterday at St. Vincent's hos pital as the result of the injuries sus- tained. The deceased was II years of age and member of well-known family at Warrior.
 It is not known exactly what caused the animal to kick the youth, but the blow was one of great force as the fracture of skull indicates. Immediately after the &C.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
WARRIOR YOUTH KILLED
 BY KICKING OF A MULE

cident the injured man was brought to Birmingham and carried to the hospital for treatment. Every resource of science was exhausted in vain as the skull was too badly fractured to allow of recovery, Little hope was entertained from the out set The wonder Is that the injured youth was able to hold on to life as long as he did.
 Gaudin & Co. had charge of the funeral preparations. The remains will be sent to Warrior this morning for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
piCNlCe TODAY. Lriy Four to ee Conducted By the Electric haijWsy,

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will conduct four picnics ts spburbsB points today. They are sched- uled as fellows,
 From Avondals, tive cars ts East Lake,
 From Cleveland station, tive cars ts North Birmingham,
 From Twelfth street aad Eleventh ave- nus, tWe cars to North BiTmingham.
 Prem Fifth avenue and Twenty-hrst street, eae cay te Avaadais.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
RAILROAD WORLD

1h party of Seaboard officials left Bir- mingham yesterday at noon for Atlanta after having been on an inspection tour in the district since Sunday. The party consisted of Alfred Walter, president; E. r. Cost, second vice president and traffic manager, and W. L. Seddon, chief engi- neer.
 MT Walter had never inspected the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
Report of Robbery.

ths police last night that while riding home sa wheel he vas struck with brick at the eesner of Highth avenue and FweHty-sishth street, knocked to the ground and rebbed af his coat by an unknowa man. Fha money and watch he had in his pocket were net taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-21
VIII Suit Railroad Men.

Buffalo, June 2o.-At today's session of the Train Dispatchers' association, dis patch was read from Senator Culberson of Texas in response to protest sent him against the anti-pass amendment in the rate bill. Tho message said that several amendments which will meet the approval of railroad employees have been framed in committee.