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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08
PERFORMER FALLS 40 FEET.
Tried to Stand on His Head on the
Top of Pole.

Salisbury. n. c.. July Will Fcspar-
man. n trapeZe performer. was seriously
in iurnd here by falling from u pole forty
feet to the ground. At public exhibition
lie attempted to stand on his head on the
pole. He lost his balance and fell, land
ing on his head
The accident was witnessed by thou
sard or more people. Fcsperman is IL
KoWan County man. and was carried to Il
hospital here in q critical condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08

The schooner Leora M. Thurlow.i
which has finished discharging car
go of about $50 tons of soft coal for
the Edwards Manfg. Co., was towed
down river Saturday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

Guy o. Vickery has a large new line
Of Augusta souvenir spoons. brooches
hat pins and belt buckles. They are
something new here and are bound to
prove very popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08

w. F. Russell was one of the sue
cessful fishermen at Cobbosseecontee
last week, and landed handsome trout
while fishing in frontpf bis cottage on
the west shore of the lake. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08

Rad sick headaches, biliousness or
eonstipation are quickly relieved by
neWitt's Little Early Risers. Small
PHI. sure pill, safe pili-prompt and
pleasant in action. Sold by John
Sough!in Augusta and Beanes Drug
store Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08

A GOOD DRIVING HORSE with
all the good points called for by
those who deal in horse flesh.
does rot remain in the market
l very long. And one OF the
quickest ways OF purchasing or
selling a horse ~ through the
Journals Classified columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08
AuqustaLodge Directory

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, o. e.
g.. Stated meetings the first Wednesday
evening of each month at 80. All mem
bers sojourning In the city are invited to
EI.IZABETH A. THOMPSON, Secretary.
IDA NJ. LOCKE. w. NJ.
mon wed fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-08

AUGUSTA YACHT CLUB REGU-
lar meetings first Wednesday in each
month at the Club House, at 80 o'clock.
l. l.. WELLMAN, Com.
W. H. SMITH, Sec'y.
saprz1eod1yr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01

with a full knowledge of the powers of the tax commissioner and our state com missioner to overrule our action, and in- crease our taxes
 D. That in so doing a burder will be saddled upon our people which we believe to be unfair, unjust and out of propor- ton to large majority of the counties of the state.
 G. That our relation with our tax com and we know he has done his full duty in a conscientious way, without fear or favor.
 It is now up to the state tax commis- sioners as to what the next step will be. A great many citizens of the county were in town Monday and Tuesday to ap- pear before the commissioners in answer to summons concerning their assess ments, but were informed that the whole proceedings had been called off or turned down by the county commissioners and there was very little kicking done on that score
 MT T. Emore Fitzpatrick died here very suddenly Sunday morning. He had been in bad health for some time. He leaves wife and three children, an aged mother and several brothers and sisters.
 The Greensboro baseball team defeated our home team yesterday afternoon in a hotly contested game of ball by a score of 3 to l. The game was one of the best seen on our diamond this season Several new buildings are now under construction here and others being talked of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01

Jackson on the night of the 31st of July, the day before the primary that Is to settle the controversy. The Vardamap contingent announced a few days later that the governor would close his cam paign at Hattiesburg, and efforts to secure from the Vardamanites an agreement for a joint debate at this firing of the last gun were abandoned Two nights since it was advertised over the signature of the chairman of the Vardaman Campaign club that MT. Vardaman would also close his campaign in the city of Jackson, and Smith park was named as the place of rendezvous.
 It thus transpires that Jackson Is filled to overfowing tonight with the friends and partisans of both John Sharp Will Hams and Governor Vardaman. The great majority are of course from neighboring towns, but there are a great many from all over the state-lieutenants of one or the other of the senatorial pirants and everyone of them full of red hot talk.
 Congressman Shed Hill renews his pre- diction of the election of MT. Williams by a majority of 25,OO0. Those were his figures a month ago, and he states he has no cause to change them-in fact he pre- diets a Williams landslide. At Williams headquarters here MT Hills figures are accepted as the probable majority, though some of his more enthusiastic supporters claim more.
 Several days ago Governor Vardaman claimed his own election by at least 10 000 but at his headquarters here 5000 are the figures being firted with. The gover- nor is a close eampaigner and careful guerr, and 1t will take the official count to settle the matter.
 Those who are not tearing their shirt" for either, and who are in position to give an unbiased estimate, do not believe there Is going to be any landslide in either direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
TAX RAISES ARE
 NOT SUSTAINED
COUNTY BOARD OF BULLOCK RE- FUSES TO ACCEPT REPORT OR COMMUNICATION OF TAX COMMISSIONER.

Union Springs, July 31.-(Special)- )-The county commissioners have been in ses- sion here Monday and Tuesday consider Ing the matter of the raise in tax assess ments as suggested or recommended by the county tax commissioner under the authority of the state tax commissioners. Th%county commissioners declined to sus- tain the tax commissioner in his recom- mendatons for raises and the following resolutions were adopted by them as set ting forth their reasons for not doing sc: :
 Be 1t resolved by the commissioners court in session:
 1. That as court representing the peo- p1e we think tax assessments are as high as they should be;
 2. That taking the comparative assess ment from the auditors report, Bullock county shows as one of the highest, not a county adjoining compares favorably with 1t, except Montgomery, which is higher
 8. That In our opinion our people are bearing more than their just share of tho burdens and conditions do not justify a general raise of our taxes
 4. That in taking this action we do it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Speakinu In Jackson.

Jackson is ablaze tonight and afire, too. for that matter but with nothing worse than enthusiasm over the sen- atorial contest.
 Several days ago the Williams manage ment announced that their chaimpion would close his campaign in the city of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
POTTER COLLEGE-

PO1TEH COIEEGF-
 For Young Ladies. Students from 70 States. Number select and limited. 20 teachers. Departments under special fists. Appointments of the highest order. Recommended by leading men of the U. & Send for Catalogue. Rev B. F. Cabell. D. D., Pres. Bowling Green. Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Graft In Furniture Contract.

Beach Haven, N. J., July S1.-Charles D. Montague of Brooklyn, an expert on metal furniture, showed by his report submitted to the Pennsylvania capitol in- vestigating committee, that the state was mulcted out of more than sl,500.000 on a s2,OO0,OOo contract for metallic furniture. MT Montague estimates that had the contractors paid s412,000 they would still have made a handsome profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Coin Experts In Session.

Denver, July 31.-The American Phila- tetic association, which held the open ing meeting of it's annual convention on the top of Pike's Peak yesterday, began it's sessions in this city today. The next meeting place probably will be se- lected tomorrow. Columbus, O., likely will be named. Yesterday Cleveland was er- roneous1y stated to have been selected as the next meeting place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01

CLASSIC introduction This lA furniture and design purchased reductions sheer and itself. selection wider stock The
 
 public will Birmingham and all 
 In in bedroom the offerings will be recognized uch but today prices are intended which safely whatever need dining bedroom sitting room any the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Raid By Trlbesmen.

Tangier, July 31.-On the pretext that they were displeased with the harbor " )rks, three tribes today raided Casa Blanca, one of the chief seaports of Mo- rocco, and killed the native guards and seven Europeans. The other Europeans in the city, together with a number of Jews, took refuge on a German ship, which has arrived here. The French cruiser Galilee sailed for Casa Blanca today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Serious Trouble Expected.

Paris, July 31.-Official advices received here confirm the reports of serious troubles at Casa Blanca, although the first of these reports appear to have been exaggerated Necessary prepara- tions have been begun to send assistance to any foreigners who still may be in the town and to restore order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

U I k b "A b "A ". IL. D, C. l.. Preside
   Mneraogy Spanish
 ssiona1c In caEn located a in
  Session Rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Address on Socialism.

Chautauqua, N. Y, July 31.-At this afternoons session of the Chautauqua assembly J. G. Phelps Stokes of New York city, delivered an address on "So- cialism and the Social Unrest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
ALABAMA CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE

ALABAMA CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE sA,A LAB n 
 
  added 12eooo Sm
  for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01

the state, and when at his headquarters In this city has had an eye single to the senatorship.
 Though members and leaders of the same political party, no two candidates for office ever stood upon more widely divergent platforms, nor asked for the sufrages of the people on records more glaringly different. MT. Williams points with pride to his fourteen years of active and brilliant service in Congress-ten years as the representative in one district and four in another, and during which time he has made name for himself in and out of his own party.
 Governor Vardaman has his record Of three and a half years as chief executive, and has made a reputation during this time which Is known from Maine to California
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
GREAT CONTEST
 COMES TO CLOSE Williams and Vardamar Race
 Will End Today WAS RED HOT CAMPAIGN
WAS RED HOT CAMPAIGN
Senatorial Question OvershadoWs the Race for Governor and the Result of Primary Will Be In Doubt
 Till Last Vote Is Counted.

Jackson, Miss, July 31.-Political bon fires cast lurid glare from a thousand Mississippi hilltops tonight, while tens of thousand of her citizens noislly acclaim their allegiance to Congressman John Sharp Williams or Gov. James K. Varda- man for the Henrnando DeSoto Money succession in the Senate of the United States.
 No senatorial contest of these later days, if ever, has attracted so great at tentlon and excited such great interest at home and abroad, as has this one, and Mississippians feel relieved that all Is now over save the voting and the shouting, as the primary election of tomorrow Au- gust l, settles the matter of choice be- tween the two men-one the representative of the people in Congress, the other the peoples governor.
 Since the adjournment of Congress MT. Williams has been actively at work, and has canvassed the entire state, making one or more speeches in every country, and being greeted with enthusiasm every where. There is no doubt MT. Williams has prosecuted an effective campaign there is no question but he has done a great deal of proselyting, and his man. agers are confident of his election by a majority of 250O0 to 9O,OOO.
 vardaman Was Busy.
 On the other hand Governor Vardaman has not been idle. He began his cam paign three and a half years ago. Long before MT. Williams returned from Wash ington last spring the governor was mak- ing side trips to the remotest corners of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Government Ownership.

MT. Williams and Governor Vardaman are also long ways apart on the gov ernment ownership of railroads, and while the governor has insisted it is not an is- sue in this campaign he brought the mat ter up early in the contest, and MT. Will Hams has never permitted him to get away from it, thus making it an issue Mir. Williams has consistently charged that Governor Vardaman favored govern ment ownership in the beginning, but finding 1t unpopular has trimmed his sails so as to catch only the supervision breeze. The minority leader declares he will never favor government ownership unless 1t comes sto a question of whether the gov ernment is to own the railroads or the railroads the government, and will never agree to have an ownership plank in the democratic platform. He does not propose to consult Mr. Bryan or any other one man about that proposition either. On the other hand the governor would con- struct a platform to suit the Nebraskan. MT. Williams takes the position that what might suit the Nebraskan would be very repugnant to the south, and he warns his friends that in the event of government ownership of the railroads the civil serv- ice rules would apply, and conductors, station agents, engineers and higher offi- cials as well as porters and cartenders would be negroes and the separate coach laws abrogated. Such thoughts as these, if no higher or better reasons be urged, forever damn the government ownership proposition with the people of the south, and MT Williams has used them to good effect even though MT. Vardaman con- tends that Is not an issue between them.
 MT. Williams contends that the negro and the repeal of the fifteenth amendment are not issues in the senatorial race, but Na ardo hac n On- posite view of the case, and has made the most of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17

But why did you take all the candy and apple from your sisterr" asked their mamma, addressing Billy. "Didn't you know that was sefshness, and that sellshness is wickedness7'
 Billy hung his head, but made no an- swer. The mother turned to Bertha |: And you, little daughter, should have come to mother about it, instead of fight ing with your brother over it. Because he was naughty was no excuse for you to be so, too."
 But bruver spoiled the play" pouted Bertha. "He ct up our play dinner an made an ugly face at me. jus had to fight, mamma"
 While there was smile lurking in the mothers tender eyes, her voice be- came very, very serious. Well, ny dear little son and daughter, I can ee but one way to avoid future quarrels and fights between you. If I send Bertha to her great aunt Mary and Billy to his grandmother, in the country, to live, there will be no chance of your falling out again. Of course. you cannot be al lowed to visit each other again after the separation"
 Berthas face grew serious and her lips trembled as though she were about to break into tears. "I don't want to go bg tu- 'I want to stay wifi my mamma and" Here the little miss broke into sobs. un- able to complete her sentence. Tho mother turned to Billy. Well, son, what have you to say in regard to going to live with grandmamma7' 7' she asked.
 Billy hung his head in a shamed way, batting his eyes furiously. as though something were in them. "I-I-want to stay at home," he said in tremulous tones.
 But how can allow you to remain here if your sister staysf asked his mamma. "You don't want to be with her. do youT
 Billy nodded his head vigorously. q want to have sister at home," he ad- mitted.
 But children who light don't love one another" urged the mother.
 'I love sister," said Billy. thinking that he was about to lose her forever. T was very naughty mamma, and I think I need a whipping" he pleaded. Tt was all my fault for I took the play dinner and ct some of 1t and put the rest In my pocket. I don't know why I was SO bad-honest I don't, mamma"
 The mother folded both little ones to her breast, saying: Tt was the Naughty Voice that whispered in your ears. If you pay any heed to 1t it will come again and again, each time whispering louder and bolder. urging you to do very, very naughty things until at last you will be- come q very wicked boy and bring grief to those who love you 50 dearly"
 Billy sat very quiet, meditating mo- ment. Then he broke out with:
 If the Naughty Voice whispers to me any more I'll make a face at 1t and tell 1t to get a move on Itself, I will. And now. mamma, may sister and l stay at home with you and papaT'
 Bertha had dried her eyes during her brothers and mothers conversation, and was an interested listener. Without walt ing for her mother to answer her bro l. CTS question she said vehemently:
 ''The ole Naughty Voice whispered to me, too, mamma dear. I dess 1t tole me to fight bruver, tause l jus fought him as hard as 1 tould, but all the time l was not mad wifi him. I love bruver an' don't want him to bs sent away to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
When Billy and Bertha Fought.

hand over Bertha's mouth. Tho Naughty Voice had prompted him how to act "Shut up this minute." he commanded, his fat fist crushed against Bertha's mouth
 Now the owner of the Naughty Voice was in his glory. All he had to do was to whisper into Bertha's ear to have a fight started. The situation was prime for just such . thing. Bertha, being now very angry with her bad brother, listened in turn to the Naughty Voice and needed what it said. "Fighti" 1t whispered in her ear. Scratch, bite and pull hair."
 Bertha, a strong little pudge of girl, thrust her hands into her brothers curly hair before that fellow knew she had any intention of retaliation. She pulled and scratched, hurting Billy till he began to cry out. But he fought like little anil nal, scratching his sisters wrists and pulling her naxen hair nearly of her head.
 How long the fight might have lasted there Is no way of knowing, but 1t would probably have kept going till one or the other had cried ''nough!" for the Naughty Voice was whispering first in Biliy's ear and then in Bertha's ear, urging them to light like soldiers and never give in" But the noise of the connict-the crying and shufiing of feet-caught the ears of their mother away up stairs, ana hurry ing down to the sitting-room she beheld a sight that at first quite took away her breath.
 After she had separated the children she led them to her room, where she placed them on chairs In front of her and sat down to question the cause of such an unusual and shocking sight as she had just witnessed in the sittlns-room. After the drying of tears. the adjustment of col lars and shoe laces and smoothing of hair, Billy and Bertha told their stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
The Fairy Princess and Prince
 Get Lost.

Fairies on aii the people of the valley and mountain side. They turned the man away cruelty, telling him to begone and in some distant land to repent of his sin the shooting of an innocent Fairy. The man went his way, but legend says he died of hunger and thirst the very same night.
 And so it came to pass that the common people in the valleys and on the mountain sides stood in great awe of the Fairies. They reverenced the strange people less than they feared them.
 Now the Fairies were not the kind that hold malice. Indeed, they never con- demned anyone for another's wrongdoing. And when the cruel hunter so ruthlessly took the life of an innocent Fairy their only thought of revenge was to punish the criminal in way that would prevent his ever repeating the wanton murder. Therefore the Queen had pronounced the curse upon him.
 One day little Fairy princess and her brother, the little prince, wandered far from their home on the top of the Py- renees Mountains. Into the valley that lay to the southwnrd they went, some times flying and again walking. Pretty soon they came across a shepherd watch ing his sheep on the mountain slope. As they did not want the shepherd to know ahSy hSAc II dhicb lHcy lluiueulultiy Ddu- ished their wings, the little princess hid her wand behind rock and they assumed the appearance of peasant children, the little princess having touched their rich garments with her wand before hiding it. Then, with demure manners, they ap- proached the youthful shepherd boy, who was sleeping in the cool shade of big boulder.
 On hearing them approach the shepherd awolle and rose to his elbow.
 "Heigh-ohv he said. Then he whistled '"Where did you come from, lad and lassie? From Fairyland?"
 Do we look like Fairies?' asked the little princess, mischief in her eye.
 ''No, by my faith, I'd swear you were as common dirt as myself,'' declared the shepherd laughing. But you are not of my village or the valley about It. I know everyone that lives on this side Mount Pillar. You must nave come from the other side: They say strange folk-quite different from us-live over there."
 And who lives on the top of the moun- tain?" asked the Fairy prince, catching
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17

princess would not agree to being turned over to the Council of Fathers, and thank ing the shepherd boy for his kindness to them that afternoon, departed down the street.
 They walked on for some little distance, following q path which led through q pretty grove of towering trees. As they went along the little princess whispered to the prince: The person who kindly takes compassion on us shall be fully and justly rewarded. We are out for a night of fun and experience, but he or she who takes compassion on us. thinking us two lost peasant children, shall be the future envy of his or her neghbors.
 They stopped near gate leading Into a pretty and well-kept cot of thatch- The princess called out to a man who was pruning grapevine over the door. May two lost children come In, good sir, and have a crust of bread and horn of wine and be sheltered from the nignt?"
 The man put down his pruning knife and came to the gate. He had an un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
BY ANNIE JAMES.

Billy was seven years old and his sister Bertha was two years younger. They had always played in the greatest good humor together, each giving up toys or bonbons to the other In the most loving and gener- ous manner. But one day a Naughty Voice whispered into Billy's ear: 'Take all the apple and candy from Bertha. You are big and strong and can do 1t"
 They were playing In the warm sitting room when the Naughty Voice whispered in Billys ear. They had little table spread for make-believe dinner, an apple cut in halves and two blocks of taffy. Bertha was playing at being hostess and Billy was her company" Billy reached across the table and took both blocks of tnffy. putting one In his mouth and the other into his little trousers pocket.
 'Oh-o-o-oh! You took all e can'y," said little Bertha, looking shocked at her guests very uncivil conduct. You mus'n't t do at way, bruver. You mus play nice. :"
 The Naughty Voice again whispered. and Billy obeyed its promptings. He reached over and took the two pieces of apple, jumped up from the table and ran out of the room, looking back thru . crack in the door to make wry face at Bertha and laugh at her tears.
 You're bad bad boy, so you are" cried Bertha. "I'll not pay wifi you any more. I don't like you-so I don't. Give me back my can'y an apple or I'll go tell mamma"
 You'd better not tell mamma" said Billy, threatenlngly. I'll smack your ears if you do.''
 Bertha began to weep loudly, and de- clared he was bad, bad bruver. Billy. fearing that their mother-who was in the sewing-room up stairs-might hear, ran into the sitting-room and clapped his