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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-07
ny REFUGEE.

A large crowd enjoyed the rae
ing at the Meadows yesterday. and
although but one favofito Won,
most OF tho winners were well
played and the public and the books
broke about oven on the day Close
finishes marked half the card as
In three races tho two conteuders
finished noses apart May L. y "a
fast six furlougs In t,i2 Ia was
feature OF the day
The independent., 1907-01-10
A Sagacious Dog

A woman living in Chicago is the
owner of very sagacious Newfound-
land dog called Don. The other day
Don, who quite frequently goes to
the grocery or market for his mis-
tress, was sent after basket of eggs.
AS he was returning home carrying
his basket with proud, dignif1ed air,
he met a dog against whom he evi-
IDENTIFY had an old grudge. He set
his burden down on the walk, then,
giving a bark of callenge, started af
ter his enemy on a dead run. A friend
of his mistress, who witnessed the
proceeding. picked up the basket and
carried 1t to its proper destination.
Meanwhile, Don, having vanquished
his foe, returned to the spot where
he had left his eggs. On discovering
that they had disappeared he ran
around frantically trying to find them.
Finding his effort vain he sat down
and lifted UP his voice In n howl Of
anguish, as visions of his mistress
dlspleasure crossed his mind. Sud
denly he started for home at brisk
trot. Sneaklng out into the back yard
he picked up an old. discarded basket
that lay In one corner of The yard and
The independent., 1907-01-10
Days and Nights

If days were only twice as long
'Twould be splendid thing
Cause, don't you know, fore you're
quite dressed
The breakfast bell will ring;
And then it's tire to go to school;
And then run home at noon,
And back to school; and O'Clock
Most always comes real soon.
And then you just begin to play,
And then it's time for tea;
And then, in such little while,
Your bedtime comes, you see!
Ii nights were only twice as long
'Twould be a splendid thing!
Cause don't you know, when you're
tucked up,
Sometimes your mother'll sing.
And first you lie and watch the stars,
Or maybe there's a moon;
And then you get all nice and warm
And sleepy pretty soon;
And then, perhaps, you shut your eyes:
And then your mother'll say,
"Have | little boy that means
To lie in bed all day."
Credit Lost
The independent., 1907-01-10
Marriage Months

A January BRIDE for instance, will
be Of somewhat unloving disposi-
tion, but she will be prudent house
keeper and very good tempered
A February bride will be an affec-
tionate wife and tender mother. She
will see the silver lining to the dark
est cloud. If hard times befall her
husband, she will be full of resource,
and will contrive in all manner of
ways to help him.
March bride, though she be of a
headstrong disposition, and have
strong passions, will be kind and low
ing at least0six days out of the week.
An April bride will be susceptible
to moods of melancholy. When only
smiles are expected of her, she will
relapse into tears. When she is bright
she is very, very bright, but when
she is sad she is horrid.
A May bride will be good, amiable,
and happy. The horizon of her life
will always be clear of anything but
the most light and trivial clouds.
A June bride will be warm hearted
and generous. She will also be i'm
petuous, even with her gifts.
A July bride will be belle bride
She will be smart, and have a pas
sion for pretty dresses-a passion
which will extend to other things i
she doesn't get them.
An August bride will be practical
and for her riches of the earth viii
be heaped up. She will be of lov
ing disposition.
A September bride will be wise ant
very popular with her friends Peo
pie will bring their troubles TO her
sure of her sympathy. She will be
sort of Judge In feminine court o
common pleas.
An October bride will be very Sc
rious wife. inclined to regard he
troubles and cares little too grave
ly. and to take her pleasures sadly.
She will be learned--a little too learn
The independent., 1907-01-10
HOME LIFE

ed, perhaps, for her own or her hus-
bands good.
A November bride will be careful
and economical, perhaps sometimes
even a little too economical but she
will be absolutely just, and her hus-
band will do well to consult her on
business matters.
A December bride will be fond of
novelty-entertaining but extrava-
CANT. The man of small means should
beware of her if he wants to keep
head above water.
The independent., 1907-01-10
Pointers

An old-fashioned remedy for dan
druff is as follows Pour half pint
of rose water over one-half ounce of
sassafras wood in stone jar. Place
the jar in a pan of hot water and al
low the rose water and sassafras to
boil. Let the solution stand until cold,
then add half a small wineglass full
of alcohol and one dram of pearlash.
Apply to the scalp once each day.
The essential part of the organ of
hearing is not the external ear; Meth
er is it the middle ear, called the
drum" 1t is the internal ear, tiny
structure lying within one of the bones
of the skull. We hear by means of
vibrations. Ordinarily these are con-
veyed to the internal ear through the
drum; but they can be conveyed by
any part of the head, and with re-
markable power by the teeth. When
the membrane of the drum is broken
one may hear by placing on the teeth
a fan-shaped piece of metal.
Borax, ammonia, soda and all aka
| lis and alkaline earths have a ten
dency to tighten the hair They are
not sufficient powerful to bleach black
hair, or make it fair and it is very
doubtful whether they are ever re-
sponsible for grayness. The pigmen-
tation of fair hair is the explanation
Of their action on this. Acids also
tighten fair hair, but when used in
weak solutions they add to it's luster.
Strong solutions act variously, because
they injure the hair substance One
part of dilute acetic acid, mixed with
nine of water is a harmless mixture
1t acts best when little simple oil
is used alternately with it,
Rice is less nutritious than wheat
Rice is made more digestible by being
kept. 1t should not be eaten for some
months after being gathered.
Sage, arrowroot and tapioca con
tain little else than starch. Sage is
made from the pith of special trees
Arrowroot is extracted from plants
also from potatoes, rice and maize
Tapioca is prepared from plant roots
These foods are of little value by them
selves. They are of great service IL
acting as vehicles through which ons
may give milk. eggs. sugar ant
cream.
The independent., 1907-01-10

carried it in and deposited it at the
feet of his mistress. He had been
taught that when he goes to the gro
cery for any article they do not hap
pen to have to return and give sue
cession of sharp barks. This he pro-
ceeded to do, as ii to say: "They
were out of eggs today."-Ex.
The independent., 1907-01-10
PrattIe of the Youngsters

Visitor--So you are going to visit
your cousins in the country this sum.
mer, Ell?
Little Elsie-Yes, mamma says they
are not stylish enough to visit us.
Teacher Cat night schooD-Is it not
true, as a matter of fact, that a
lightning bolt sometimes strikes twice
in the same place?
Shaggy Haired Pupil-No, sir; it's
always a different bolt.
Teachers Suppose / were to give
you five pennies and your father gave
you two more, how many would you
have?
Small Tommy-Eight.
Teacher-Eight! Why, how do you
figure that out?
Small Tommy-Ive got one in my
pocket to start with.
The independent., 1907-01-10
,oy," said Archie.

boy" said Archie.
"Once when | was a little boy"
said Uncle Phil, II asked my mother
to let Roy and myself go out and
play by the river"
"Was Roy your brother?" asked
Rob.
mo. but he was very fond of play
ing with us. My mother said yes, SO
we went and had a great deal Of sport.
After while | took a shingle for a
boat and sailed it along the bank
At last it began to get into deep wa
ter. where | couldn't reach it with a
stick. Then I told Roy to go and
bring it to me. He almost always
did what / told him, but this time he
did not. / began scolding him and he
ran toward home.
"Then I was angry. picked up a
stone and threw it at him as hard as
| could"
"Oh, Uncle Phil"
"Just then Roy turned his head and
it struck him."
ooh, Uncle Phil" cried Rob.
"Yes. He gave little cry and lay
down on the ground. But | was still
angry with him. | did not go to him,
but waded into the water for my boat.
"But it was deeper than / thought.
Before | knew it / was in strong
current. | screamed as it carried me
down the stream, but no men were
near to help me.
''But as | went down under the deep
waters something took hold of my arm
and dragged ne toward shore. 1t was
Roy. He saved my life
"Good fellow. Was he your cousin?'
asked Rob.
NO." replied Uncle Phil.
What did you say to him?" asked
Archie.
81 put my arms around the dear fell
lows neck and cried and asked him
to forgive me"
what did he say" asked Rob.
HE said Bow, WOW, woy!' y
"Why, who was Roy, anyway ask
ed Archie, in great astonishment.
HE was my dog" said Uncle Phil
''the best dog I ever saw. I have never
| been unkind to dog or to any other
animal since, and I hope you never
will Minneapolis Tribune.
The independent., 1907-01-10
An UnseIfish Dog

Roger was his name, Yankton, S.
d., his home; and as to his family,
he was a pointer of purest pedigree.
He had many accomplishments, but
music was the chief of them. His
master played the guitar, and fre-
quently he would say, Roger, come
and sing"
Roger would seat himself on his
launches, throw back his head and
emit howl of varying key and force.
Louder, Roger"
A howl of greater volume from Rog-
er's throat.
''Now softly"
1t died down to a whisper.
The dog seemed to enjoy this per-
formance as much as the audience
and never failed to respond when
called upon.
In his strolls about town, he became
acquainted with friendless, homeless
cur of amiable disposition, toward
whom Rogers heart warmed and took
him home. Thereafter he shared all
his meals with his friend. eating about
half the contents of the plate set
out for him, and then calling his pro-
tege to finish the remainder. At last
tho f1nai1u Nv 4, -.
gave them double portion and there
after Dog No. 2 was a regular boarder.
He was a canine of friendly temper
ament, as have said, and was always
frisking around our feet, trying to gain
some notice or friendly pat, and wag-
ging his tail violently. This last habit
was so pronounced that he was finally
named Waggles.
He and Roger continued on the best
OF terms after Waggles became one
of the family, and wherever one went
the other was sure to go. One day
when the mistress of the house went
to market, the two dogs, contrary TO
their usual custom, accompanied her.
Roger entered the butcher shop, while
Waggles remained outside on the
walk. While his mistress was max.
Ing her purchase. Roger seated him.
self In front OF the counter aud by
short, sharp barks and other unmis.
taxable signs. intlmated to the butch
The independent., 1907-01-10
Uncle PhlI,s Story

Tell us story, Uncle PHIL" said
Rob and Archie. running TO him.
What about?" said Uncle Phil, as
Rob climbed on his right knee and
Archie on his left.
"oh. something about what happen.
ed TO you" said Rob.
Something when you were a little
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10

house of i'll repute in this city few years ago, was today acquitted by the jury.
 When the verdict was returned Judge Samuel L.. Weaver directed a stinging rebuke to the jurors.
 Since have been on the bench for something like two and one-half made 1t point never to lecture any body. My duties, as judge, are nec- essarily burdensome, and I am not un- mindful of the fact that the duties Of a jury are also trying.
 You have returned a verdict which represents the innocence of the pris- oner at the bar. It has been said that crime In Jefferson County is great CT than in any other section of the country. Statistics of England and Ireland show that less crime Is com mitted in these countries than in our own vicinity. Under these circum- stances and under the circumstances in this case, my love of my country forbids me from remaining silent any longer. It Is the province of this jury to free the defendant It may be that he will get full of cheap liquor again and go over in the red light district and kill another poor. unfortunate wo- man, or he may join an editor and ad- vocate the wiping out of the red isht.' Who knows?"
 The attorneys for the defendant showed plainly that they were cha grincd at the remarks of the judge.
 Gaston and Pettus, of the attorneys defending shelton. today gave out the following statement after the verdict of acquittal had been announced:
 Under our system of jurisprudence the jurors are the sole judges of the facts. It would be manifestly improp- d. k- the verdict of the jury to give any in- timation of his opinion in regard to the weight which the jury should attach to the evidence in the case. No right thinking man would for a moment consider it proper to have jury re- tire to the jury box and consider the evidence in the case with the impend- ing eensure or approval of the court to be publicly expressed hanging over their heads. Such an influence would tend to break down the right.of trial by jury, which the Constitution guar antees to every citizen as inviolate.
 Jurors who discharge their duties. under the instructions of the court, and under an oath which is as solemn and as binding as that taken by any official. should not be lightly cen- sured."
 Shelton shot and killed Ora Dunn fin the house of Fannie Garfield, then located on Twenty-third Street between First and Second Avenues. Shelton was arrested in the Indian Territory and brought back to Birmingham. The claim of the defendant on the stand was that the killing was accidental.
 It is said that the first vote of the jury was nine for aequittal and three for conviction. The jury was out all last night and until 10 o'clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10
COUNTRY HOME BURNED.
Jennings Residence in Calhoun COun
 PrOvea TntaI LOSE.

Jennings Residence in Calhoun County
 Proves Total Loss.
 Anniston, March 9.-(Speciai. )--The home of Dave Jennings, in Beat 10. Calhoun County, was totally destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock ast night.
 The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective fiue In the kitchen, and was under such headway as to be beyond control when discovered. Not only the house, which was a good one and practically new, was lost, but his entire household effects were also to- tally destroyed.
 MT Jennings carried no insurance on either the house or furnishings, and the loss Is complete.
 'I do not want to be quoted defin- itely, but it Is almost an assured fact that your city will be made headquar- ters of the so-called AnnistoL divis- ion." This statement was made this morning by Mir. ". N. Foreacrss sen-, eral superfptendent of the Atlanta dt- vision of the Southern, who arrived in the city yesterday about noon in his private car.
 Mir. Foreacre was seen by a commit tee consisting of Mayor Kilby, MT. M. B. Wellborn and Mir. H A. McCord few weeks ago and petitioned that the local division headquarters be changed from Wilton, Ala, to this city as a convenience to local shippers, who are among the largest in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10
FOR ODD FELLOWS
DECATUR PREPARING PROGRAM
 FOR GRAND LODGE.
Speakers Selected to Deliver Words of Welcome to co Vis5itOrs in May. COmmittees are Work
 ing.

Decatur, March 9.-(Special.)-J. T. Pendley, Secretary of the Committee of Arrangements of the meeting of tho Grand Lodge of Independent order Odd Fellows, which is to be held in Deca- tur, commencing May 14th, has an- nounced the following as a partial pro- gram of the opening exercises of the Grand Lodge.
 Welcome address on behalf of the city of Decatur-Mayor Henry A. Skeggs, Jr.
 Welcome address on behalf of the City of New Decatur-Mayor Samuel Blackwell.
 Welcome address on behalf of the Odd Fellows of the Decaturs-Rev. George L. Jenkins, pastor of the Gen. tral Methodist Episcopal Church, New Decatur.
 Response to the addresses of welcome on behalf of the Grand Lodge and the visiting Odd Fellows-Rev. Walter M |. Crawford, Grand Master.
 The general public will be invited to the opening exercises.
 Other features are expected to be added to the exercises.
 This promises to be one of the most interesting and important sessions of the Grand Lodge ever held. It is un- derstood that & number of new laws are to be enacted and others amended and much other important work done. The visiting delegation will be over 500 The Grand Lodge will be In ses- sion about three days.
 The local committees of arrange ment and entertainment have been quite busy for some time preparing for the coming of the visitors.
 Miss Inez Holt and Mir. George E. Jackson were married at the home of the brides parents on East Sherman Street. Rev Frank L. Averyt oficiat- ing. Only few invited friends were present
 Ten moulders and several men from the freight department of the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad shops, in New Decatur have been laid off indefi- nitely. "Reductlon of force" is the reason assigned by the company for the lay-off
 News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Dearing at Shelbyville, Tenn. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. L. A. McNeill of New Devatur.
 At a special meeting of the City Council. held last night. Mrs. Leila Seaton Wilder submitted proposition to the city to sell the old bank build ing on Bank Street, to the city for a city hall and jail The matter is now in the hands of a committee of the City Council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10
STOP MARDI GRAN.
MOBILE BUSINESS MEN Doen
 WISDOM OF INVESTMENT
Meeting Is To Be Held Soon At WHICH Determination As To NeAt Year's Carnival VIII Be
 Reached.

Mobile, March 9--(Special )-There is considerable talk in this city ot abandoning the annual celebration oA Mardi Graa.
 It appears that considerable trounle has been experienced for several years in collecting subscriptions from the merchants, and that the expense 'ol 'Hs carnival Is constantly growing
 William II. Monk, Jr., one or the leading merchants of Mobile, suggests that meeting of merchants and pro- fessional men be called at the earliest moment to determine whether the cels- bration shall be continued.
 If the meeting thus called should ds- termine that the carnival shall contln' ue 1t Is suggested. further, that wors on that for next year should begin at once. Under no other conditions. say those wha are on the inside, can the cess.
 Business men voice the opinion that if the carnival cannot he made grand success. there Is no use in having the celebration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10
JURY REBUKED, SHELTON FREE He Killed a Woman in
 Birmingham. JUDGE WEAVER'S REMARKS Says Crime in Jefferson is Ever
 Increasing. Defendant Claimed That Shooting of ora Dunn In an Evil Resort
 Was Result of an
 Accident. Birmingham, March e.-(Special. )- Thomas Shelton, who was charged with the murder of Ora Dunn in a 
WHITE PLAGUE It's Determination is
 Prevention.

There are great many articles now appearing in print on the subject of consumption. whose ravages are on the increase, not only fin America, but also in Europe.
 That there should be a systematic and determined warfare against this awful disease is now becoming evident 70 all persons having at heart the well fare of the human race
 A well-known physician, who has made tuberculosis study for a num- Der of years. states most emphatically mat the majority of cases of censump- ti0n originate in a neglected cold or cough, This causes inflammation and weakening of the lungs and renders then liable to the attacks of the tu- berele germ, which at present is very prevalent. He also states that the new soluble form of pine Is probably the most powerful, active agent ever known for the quick relief of acute and chronic colds and for healing and stimulating the lungs and bronchial tubes.
 Inquiry at leading druggists's elic- lied the Information that the pine product above referred to Is known as Concentrated oil of pine. and the for- mula for it's use is as follows; One half ounce of Concentrated oil of pine; two ounces of giycerine, half pint of whiskey: mix and shake thoroughly and use in tablespoon doses every four hours.
 The Concentrated oil of pine comes put up for medicinal use only in half ounce vials. enclosed in round screw top cases, which protect it from atmos- pheric changes and retain all the origi- nal ozone. It should not be confused with some patent medicines that are put out under similar names and style of packages. These, owing to their im- purities and the fact that they are not soluble are liable to produce permanent kidney disorders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10
DrsPExsARY AT CHAMPION
V. A Kicker Will Preside over tho
 New Place.

V. A. Kicker Will Preside Over the
 New Place.
 Clanton, March g. Especial )--The friends of dispensary for Clanton are very much elated over their sue cess in having the bill passed and are at work getting things ready They have secured the frame building for mcrly occupied by McKee's market. 1t being available at present. N. A. Kicker will be the dispenser.
 The new town officials have assumed their duties and many Improvements for the welfare of Clanton are looked for. Dr. F. A, Mathews is the new mayor, having been chosen at the re- cent election,
 J. NJ Morgan was appointed city marshal at the last meeting of the Council
 Two handsome nine-room residences are in tho course of construction in East Clanton, which will add much to that part of town.
 Mrs J. P. Elliott entertained a few friends last night in honor of Miss Lena Jackson of Birmingham. Rid eucbre waa played for awhile and then all enjoyed several local sele1 -r~' by Mss Jackson, who Is a mos ishef singer.
 ted to meet Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10

Jackson were: Mir. and Mrs. Guy Hig- gins, Dr. and Mrs. P. I. Hopkins, Mrs. Gamma Anderson, Misses Pattie Van Derveen, Estella organ. Minnie Latham and Messrs. Sam Latham, Jim Middleton, T. McElderry and O. L.. Whittle of Montgomery.
 Little Alice Stanfield entertained about twenty of her young friends yes- terday afternoon with a birthday par ty. 1t being the anniversary of her fifth birthday.
 Mrs. Logan Duncan of Reform left for her home this morning, after a weeks visit at the home of Mrs. E. A. Mathews.
 Mrs. J R. McDaniel of Montgomery is the guest of relatives here this week.
 Miss Minnie Muse returned yester- day from an extended trip to St. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10

Several years ago Mrs Miller learned of mild and simple preparation that cured ness and piles She was besieged by so many women needing treatment thet rhe de- cided to furnish 1t to those who might call for it. She started with only a few dollars wonderful merit producing many cures when doctors and other remedies failed the demand grew so rapidly she was several times compelled to seek larger quarters She now occupies one of the city's largest office buildings, which she owns. and almost one hundred clerks and Btenographers are fe- quired to assist in the great business
 Million Women Use It.
 More than million women have used Mrs. Miners remedy and no matter where You live. she can refer you to ladies in your own locality who can and will tell any sufferer women Despite the fact that Mrs Miller's business is very extensive, she is always willing 10 give aid and advice to every Euf- fering woman who writes to her. She is q generous good woman and has decided to give away 10 women who have never used her medicine $1O,OOO. % worth absolutely FREE.
 Every woman suffering with pains in the head. back and bowels, bearing down feel ings, nervousness. creeping sensations up the spine, melancholy. desire to cry hot flashes, weariness, or piles from any cause should sit right down and send her name and address to Mrs. Cora E. Miller. Box 67St Kokomo, Ind, and receive by mall (free of charge in plain wrapper) a b0-cent box Ot her marvellous medicine, also her valuable book which every woman should have.
 for thousands and thousands of women V ho are suffering will take advantage ef this generous means of getting cured. So if you are aiinR, do not suffer another day, hut send your name and address to Mrs. Miller for the book and medicine before the 10000. % worth is all gone.