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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-02

OF a womans fingers in every
little nook. and over all was the soft
rose light from the lamp.
She had come into his parish six
months before. and he had made his
first call upon her in his capacity Of
very many times. but these were not
altogether in the capacity of minister.
This was noted by his devoted parish.
and on this account the newcomer
was one girl who disliked her partic-
ularly; a tall dark girl, with beautiful
hair, and the face of n saint. Besides.
the report had been spread abroad.
started BY some one who knew hec
before she came to NJ" that she
was separated from her husband.
Rev. Philip Ware thought of all this
as he waited.
It would be very simple. he rea-
soned He would not stay long. they
would have a pleasant, friendly chat
at first, and then as lie was going, he
would tell her She would understand:
she was a woman of the world, and
would know what he meant without
his telling it at ALL
Then feeling that he was not alone.
he looked up and saw her standing In
the doorway. She was looking at him
with peculiar intense expression in
ha nlr hn.
fore she had time to veil it behind her
usual laughing manner.
at that look Rev. Philip ware lost
his wonderful self-control. Springtng
to his feet. he strobe determinedly to
the door an6 clasped the soft, woman
ly figure in his arms. She quivered a
little and then was very still. Silently
he laid her head against his shoulder
and laid his lips upon hers. Somehow
he had forgotten about the friendly
chat had the little message just before
he went.
Suddenly the sound of bell in the
next flat brought them to conscious
ness. It was the woman who started
back.
Let me go. Philip" she said. quick
ly and firmly: ''let me CO."
But he made no motion except to
clasp her more closely. There was a
logged look in his eyes which she did
not like to see,
"Philip." she pleaded, and there was
ring almost of desperation in her
voice. "for Gods sake let me CO.
At that namc-the name of the King
whose ambassador he was-some con-
seriousness of what he was doing came
to Rev. Philip Ware, and for Gods
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-02

Ev. Philip Ware looked thought
fully around the sittingroom
! of the tiny fiat. 1t was very
homelike; there were evidences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

The departure of the fleets to the Pa clhc. the return of Secretary Taft from his journey around the world. the meet ing of the House of Congress, develop ments in the Gold1eld, New, mine labor troubles, the annual meeting of the Ma tional Civic Federation. the trial at Der lin of Maximilian Harden, the German editor who is charged with having crim inally libeled Count Kuno Won Moltke; q continuing in the case of the Druce per jury case in London and the funeral of the late King Oscar of Sweden are among the important matters that will occupy public attention this week.
 The fleet, under command of Rear Ad miral Evans. will sail from Hampton Roads Monday.
 Both houses of Congress will adjourn Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holidays and in the meantime little bus- ness will be done beyond the appointment of committees.
 In the Senate the committee announce ments will be made on Tuesday and Thursday. Senator 1'illman will probably make his long promised speech on the financial situation on Monday but 1t is not believed that his address will preclp
 tate a general discussion of finance, as the present disposition is to postpone that subject as far as possible until after the holidays.
 The committee on banking and currency will continue its labor, but not with the hope of having any report to make to the House until after the holidays. The present intention is to extend the Christmas adjournment until Monday. January 6, but the date may be changed to January 3.
 The annual meeting of the Illinois Gen. trail railroad, at which it is expected the | contest between the two factions of di- rectors and stockholders, headed respec- l lively by Stuyvesant Fish and F. H. l Hartman, may be decided, is scheduled | to take place at Chicago next Wednesday, l The meeting of the National Civic Fed | eration is to be held in New York city on Monday and Tuesday. The general subjects will be Protecting the Peoples Savings and The Prevention of Strikes and Lockouts."
 A campaign to promote the upbuilding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Personal and General.

The condition of pr. Ragsdale is report ed this evening to be very much inn proved, and the physicians express the hope that they believe the greatest trouble is now passed. He had a good sleep today and was resting quietly at d late hour. He has shown a steady inn provement for the past "A hours, and 1t Is not thought that he will suffer any backset.
 The lights in the city were turned off for several hours this evening, due to the fact that the power company is doing some repair work, and it was necessary to turn the lights off for a couple of hours in order to complete the work. Notice was given yesterday evening and this morning that the service would be de- Iayed for a few hours this morning, but it was not thought that such would be the case this evening. The car service was also interfered with for several hoEis but was resumed about o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

of the shipping interest of the country will begin at Cleveland, O., next Saturday at a convention called py the Merchants Marine league of that city.
 A secret papal consistory will be cele- brated at the Vatican December 16, when Monsignor Pietro Gasparri, secretary of extraordinary affairs Monsignor Lucon, archbishop of Rheims and Monsignor An drieu, archbishop of Marseilles, will be appointed cardinals.
 On December 19 a public consistory will be held when the red hat will be imposed on Cardinal Rinaldini. former papal nun cio to Spain. and Cardinal Aguirre, arch- bishop of Burgos, Spain, who were raised to the cardinalate at the secret consistory held last April.
 The funeral of King oscar of Sweden. who died December s, will be held Thurs day.
 A new candidate for speed honors in the battleship class in the United States navy will be given a try out next Thurs day. She Is the battleship New Hamp- shire which was built at Camden, N. l., by the New York Shipbuilding company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Nenro Beaten.

An unknown negro was badly beaten in the colored saloon conducted by George Mack at a late hour last evening, and it was thought for time that he would die. However, the trouble was all in the head, and fortunately the chair was broken before the head gave way.
 He became involved in difficulty with another negro in the saloon regarding the payment of some drinks, and proceeded to tell him what he thought of him. The other negro did not relish the language used and he picked up big rocking chair and laid it over his head, not once, but several times. Judging from the way he went after him he would have been beating him yet had not the chair given away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Hogs Must Go to Pen.

Centreville. December b. Especially On yesterday a special election for this beat, No. 5. was held to determine whether or not hogs should be allowed to run at large within the limits of the precinct. Considerable interest was manifested and the voting was quite spirited. The festive razor back had a warm friend in the voter who lives on the other edge of the beat. who loudly proclaimed that to pen tho hog meant starvation to the man who lives "out in the sticks and that the whole thing was a scheme to oppress the poor man. But the pleading was vain, for by a vote of 90 to 30 1t was decided to pen the hog, and those whose crops and chickens have been devoured for years by the kind of hog noted chiefly for speed" breathes a sigh of relief. The war was of words and no physical blows were inflicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Craps Shooters cauqht.

Officer Frank Childers got real busy this afternoon shortly after o'clock, and raided a craps game which was easily worth about seven bits to come and four more to play.
 It appears that several days ago a young man in the city gave some clothes to one of the tailoring establishments to have pressed.
 He did not need the clothes until this afternoon, and of course he had to have them all of sudden. He went around to the shop but could find no one around. He thought he heard some noise in the rear of the place and walked around 10 look into the matter. When he got around there he heard such soft and caressing terms as Come to me and I'll fade you for a dollar" The young man is a German and for that reason he is not familiar with the famous American game. He could not understand what it all meant, but one thing he was sure of, and that was that he did not have his clothes, and as it is a well known fact that he only has two very poor suits 1t will be readily seen that he needed the clothes.
 He finally managed to get one of the dusky things to the door and he was then informed that the pressing club did not run on Sunday. He told the man that he wanted the goods, but there was noth- ing doing, and he finally had the door slammed in his face.
 This was too much for him, and he walked up the street and reported to Of ficer Childers that there was something doing.
 Frank walked down to the place, and just as he arrived on the scene one had just cleaned up the pile, and there was good deal of argument being raised re- gardng the deal of a certain dice.
 The officer walked in and the negroes were taken so much by surprise they even forgot to try and run. The result was seven of them were arrested and the young man failed to get his best clothes. He went to the phone and tried to explain to his best girl that he wss unable to come,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
|RV|NE'S LETTER
 WAS UN|MPORTANT I Young Suicide Asked That It Be Opened Yesterday BIG CRAPS GAME RAIDED Officer Chlders Makes Killing in Bessemer-Sauers Will Probably Recover-Negro Badly Beaten
 in Fight.

Bessemer, December 15.-tSpecial.) .)-The contents of the letter which was left by the late Clarence B. Irvine, with the re- quest that it be not opened until today, have been made public, and it was found to contain nothing of special importance. The young man simply stated in 1t that he was tired and worn out with the life he was leading, and was determined to put an end to it.
 He further stated that he was deeply In debt, had had some trouble of the heart and on more than one occasion had been robbed by doctors in other places after he had gone to them to be treated He said he saw no way to get out of all the trouble unless he killed himself and this course he had at last decided to adopt.
 The reading of the contents of the letter was looked forward to with much inter- est by a number of people, it was thought that it would bring out some- thing important in connection with the killing.
 However, such wasb not the case. and the matter is now closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

division of the city court today:
 M. c. Code vs. Western Union Tele- graph company. damages; Shed Wilson vs. Western Union Telegraph company, damages: Charles c. Mckenzie vs. West ern Union Telegraph company, damages; Frederick Greer vs Southern Railway company, damages; c. S. Fulton vs. w.. c. Shackleford, damages; Stella Trice vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company; Eula Trice vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company damages; Julia w. Hardie vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, dam ages; Joe Summers vs Kilby Frog and Switch company, damages; Mary Crow ley. administratrix. vs Alabama Steel and Wire company.
 The following docket is set in the equity division of the city court today
 A. N. S. Jackson vs. Mary Jackson; Lena Carter vs. Ed Carter; A. B. Van degrift vs Three Rivers Coal and Iron company, ct al Arthur White vs. Cora White; Albert J. Nuttall vs. Louise Fisher Nuttall; Mrs. Cyrus Leck vs. Cyrus Leck.
 Criminal Court. Capital cases are set for trial in the first division of the criminal court during tho present week. There are few remaining cases on the docket and it will probably be cleared up. The case of Harvey Cour- son, charged with murder, is the first case set on the weeks docket and this case will probably be begun today in the event the organization of the neces- sary juries is completed. Judge Dan A. Greene will preside in the first division court during the present week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
E. B. Stewart Is Dead.

Huntsville. December 15.-(Special.) )- E. Baylor Stewart, aged 36 years, died at an early hour this morning at the home of his father, Judge S. Morgan Stewart, after an illness of several months with complication of diseases. He was the eldest son of Judge Stewart and Is survived by a large family of brothers and, sisters. MT. Stewart was member of the Huntsville bar but during recent yeras has not practiced law, devoting himself to mechanical arts, in which he showed much genius. He was well known throughout the county and his death Is generally regretted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
"Bedford's Hone"

''Bedford's Hope" this week at the Bijou theatre, is a meodrama but is not a melodrama of the usual sort. Here is what the St. Louis World said of 1t last season:
 Tt is Lincoln J. Carter's most ambitious effort, and while the thrills are of vari- ous sorts and come often. they are not of the extravagantly unreal sort.
 "The comedy of the piece also is of a distinctive sort, there is no conventional Irishman or no conventional negro clown. The great feature of the play is a race between a motor car and a train"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
Rose Hill Folly Company.

All that the most exacting can desire in regard to burlesque, farce comedy or vaudeville may be seen with the Rose Hill Folly company, that will appear at the Gayety for one week commencing to- day matinee. A brand new burlesque will be enough vaudeville interspersed to please lovers of variety. Among the vau- deville acts will be Rogers and Evans, in comedy sketch Mile. Beatrice, dainty commedienne; Cain, Evans & Wheeler, in a comedy playet, "The New Boy,' and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
DYNAMITE IS FOUND IN
 NEWSPAPER PACKAGES

Selma, December 15.-(Special)-A nar- row escape from serious damage to the union passenger station and perhaps fatal injury to many persons created nothing less than a sensation here today upon the arrival of the Southern train from Bir- mingham about noon. AS the train rolled alongside the station platform the bag gage agent threw out several bundles of Birmingham Age-Heralds, when from one of these packages rolled a dynamite cartridge several inches long. Had the cartridge struck on the end containing the cap an explosion would have occurred that would have torn up things about the depot and perhaps wrecked the baggage car. The cartridge was picked up and turned over to the authorities to investi- gate how it came in the bundle of papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
At the Majestic.

A holiday bill full of specialties, is on at the Majestic this week. and the popu- lar play house is sure to be crowded. A pair of acrobats fresh from a season at the London Hippodrome and the Folies Marigny, Paris, head the list, which in- cludes a comedy sketch, a monologue, a. xylophone concert, a team of gymnasts, a remarkably well educated fox terrier, and the best moving picture film in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

Selma, December 15.-What the police believe to have been an attempt either 10 wreck Southern railway passenger train or destroy. the depot at this place came rolled out of package of Birmingham newspapers which was thrown from the mail car of a Southern railway train on it's arrival here today A large number of persons were near when the package was thrown out, but fortunately the dynamite did not explode.
 Today's incident. following closely upon other alleged attempts to wreck passen ger trains in this vicinity, lead the police to believe that the dynamite was put in the papers for the same purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Sauers Better.

The condition of the man named Sauers who was so badly cut last evening by Claude Crotwell as a result of some words that occurred regarding a fight between some small boys, is reported as being much improved, and 1t is thought that he will recover unless complications set in
 He was badly cut up, but medical atten- ton was procured immediately and to this fact alone is due the fact that he did not die as a result of the wounds re- ceived. His condition Is still quite crit ical. but the physicians have hopes of bringing him through in good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
"The Lion and the Mouse"

This city saw "The Lion and the Mouse" last season, and judging from the enormous business it did here. liked it. The ~return engagement will be played here at the Jefferson tonight and tomor- row night MT. Harris will bring here to the Jefferson the same notable organi- zation that presented this piece in Bos- ton, Chicago, and last spring at the Hud- son theatre, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
koonce-Cruse.

Huntsville, December 15.-(Specisl)- w. T. Koonce and Miss Mary Cruse were married this morning at the home of the bride in Merrimack. Justice J. L. Fer guson performed the ceremony in the presence of limited company of rel atlves and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
FOR SALE.
 16 fine mules; 5 Troy dump wagons; 3 fiat bottom wagons. Terms. J. F. GRAHAM.

FOR RENT - Three story building, 2O24 Second avenue, between Twentieth and Twen- ty-first streets, in heart of the principal business district; many car lines pass the door. Apply on the premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Giles-G GrimWood.

Huntsville, December 15-(SpecialD = Will T. Giles, a well-known young man of Athens, and Miss Emma Grimwood, a popular young lady of this city were married this morning at the residence of the brides parents. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends by the Rev B. G. Mitchell. pas tor of the First Presbyterian church, IL S. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

but she cut him off by telling him that there were others. Next time he will know better, and instead of going for policeman he will give the countersign and go in through the back door and press the clothes himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Bank Will Reoneh Today.

Kansas City, December 15.-The Union Avenue Bank of Commerce. which was obliged to close by the suspension of the National Bank of Commerce, will reopeH for business tomorrow morning. All the small banks carried down by the bank s failure have now been rehabilitated. F9ur government bank examiners are now working on the books of the National Bank of Commerce, and on their report will depend whether the bank shall be reopened or liquidated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
COTTON SEED MEAL LAW.
Commissioner of Agriculture Wilker
 son Explains New Provision.

Montgomery. December 15.--(Special)- Tn an interview with Commissioner of Agriculture Wilkerson today, he had the following to say with reference to the cotton seed meal law: "There seems to be some confusion among the cotton seed oil mill people on the subject of tagging their meal. Under the new law, approved November 22 1907, cotton seed meal is divided into three grades
 High grade cotton seed meal embraces all meal containing per cent or more of ammonia, and the department has ruled that the following tag must be used on this grade of meal:
 ''' 100 Pounds
 HIGH GRADE
 Cotton Seed Meal
 Manufactured by
 (Name of Manufactutrer)
 Location.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
CORDIAL WELCO ME
 FOR NEW PASTOR
BAPTiSTS OF DISTRICT JOIN IN MEETING AT ENSLEY TO WELL
 COME REV. o. p. BENTLEY-PER.
 SONAL AND GENERAL.

Epsley, December 15.-(special)-At the special service held this afternoon at the
 Baptist church, Ensley, the pastors of
 the various Baptist churches in this dis trict met and extended to the Rev o. P,
 Bentley a welcome to the Birmingham district and to his new field of work, The hmeeting was well attended. Dr. Dickinson of Birmingham, Dr. Shelburn of East Lake, the Rev. Austin Crouch of Woodlawn and others addressed the meeting, and spoke many words of en- enlargement to the new pastor, and many wishes of success were extended.
 MT. Bentley responded feelingly and thanked the speakers for the kindly in- terest shown and assured them and the congregation present he would give the best in him to make his work success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Personal and General.

The local lodge of lllks will hold a regu- lar meeting Monday night at their home on Avenue E. Among other business to be transacted will be the report of the committee in charge of the an nual Christmas tree, and perfectlng the arrangement for same As this will be the last meeting before the holidays all the members arc urged to attend and assist in making the Christmas tree grand success. The Elks have made an enviable reputation in the matter Of en- tertainments and expect to surpass on this occasion any of their previous ef- forts.
 Miss Laura Barr and Mr.. w. E. Man- ming were married this afternoon at the residence of the Rev. J. A Bryan, pas tor of the Third Presbyterian church, Birmingham. The bride Is an accom- plished young lady of Birmingham, The groom is a popular young man Of Ems ley and connected with the firm of Broda Bros.
 Mrs. Oscar Stroud and little daughter are visiting their mother, Mrs. N. J.. Wells, on Avenue G. They will spend the holidays in Ensley.
 Walter Wilson of Gadsden was in tho city today on visit to relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.


 CLocation.)
 GUARANTEED ANALYSIS. Sol Phos. acid. id..................., Per cent Ammonia ...-....................S Fer cent Potash .........,............... Fer cent Medium grade cotton seed meal em- braces all meal containing less than per cent and not less than 7la per cent ans monia and the department has ruled that the following tag must be used on this grade of meal:
 100 Pounds
 Medium Grade
 Cotton Seed Meal.
 Manufactured by
 (Name of Manufacturer
 (Location.)
 Guaranteed Analysis. Sol Phos. Acid ..,.............. Per cent Ammonia ..... ..-s.................Ih Per cent Potash ........-'....'.....',. Ter cent "Low grade cotton seed meal em- braces all meal containing less than 7h per cent. of ammonia, and the department has ruled that the following tag must be used on this grade of meal:
 100 Pounds
 Low Grade
 Cotton Seed Meal.
 Manufactured by
 (Name of Manufacturer)
 Location.)
 Guaranteed Analysis. a goI phos Acid ....................Pe Per cent Arononia Per cent potash ......,........... Per cent Meal ............. Per cent Hulls ..-....,........,.....fe Fer cent "In case anything else should be used except hulls in making this low grade meal, the material used, and the amount must be given on the tag. ''The department hopes that the mills will conform to this ruling so as to avoid any confusion among the trade.'
 Concrete. Special materials required on concrete See the sign, Avenue and Twenty-nrst street, south Hermitage of course.
 SEABOARD Will sell round trip tickets ac- count holidays, commencing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

SEABOARD Will sell round trip tickets ac- count holidays, commencing December 2O,. limited January 6. Use the Smooth Way.
 New Nuts.
 Figs.
 Malaga Grapes. ' CLARKE DnoS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

Special materials required on concrete. See the sign, Avenue and Twenty-nrst street. south. Hermitage. of course.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-18
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