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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
HUMMINGBIRD'S BEAUTY

A favorite site for the nest is an oild lichen-grown apple tree in an orchard generally not high up. But often they will choose some shade tree like ma pie, in the garden or along the street. Sometimes it Is on a tree in a swamp or in deep woods.
 This home is one of the most remark able and artistic creations of all bird architecture. It is q tiny, delicate cup, made of the softest plant down, saddled upon some rather slender branch so deftly that 1t seems a part thereof. The saliva of the birds is used to compact and secure the material, and likewise to coat the exterior with the gray-Sreen lichens so generally found upon trees. This makes it so asslmilate with the sur roundngs that 1t is very difficult ob- jcct to discover
 A road was being cut through n tract . of woods, just back from the shore of a small lake. One afternoon they cut down @ black birch tree, and the next morning, when one of the men was cutting iL up. he heard n continued chirping, and, upon I making an investigation, found the ncs1 of humming bird out on a slender branch of the fallen tree, about 20 feet up from the base. It was tipped over to one side, yet in 1t was young hummer, cllnging to the soft lining, and on the ground beneath 1t was another. They we're HeuIiN ntuBtu, ana JuSl dDt lO HN
 Taking pity on the poor little things the man cut off the limb with the nest fixed 1t firmly between two trees about five feet from the ground and placed tine little hummers upon it. At first they fiuttered out, and, indeed, they seemed so much too large for the tiny cup that it appeared almost impossible for them both to it in But what man could not do the birds did themselves when they m in qs- tate were much interested in the tiny creatures, and, fearing that they we.e abandoned to starve, sent to me to learn how to feed them Fortunately, however, there was no need for clumsy human eff fort, which would have been unavailing. The mother bird soon found them, she may have done already, and was busy feeding them before l arrived. which was not until the next day.
 This is a most remarkable performance. The parent alights on the edge of the nest, and stands quietly for u moment, while the young are begging with all the eloquence and earnestness which would bctoken matter of life and death-as it certainly is to them, poor little things, Perhaps she is deciding which youngster to favor, and making inward preparation for what naturalists call the act of re- eurgitation. Selecting the fortunate hope ful. she inserts her bill into the widely opened mouth and forces 1t deep down into the anatomy of the youngster. Then she rams it violently mp and down. and with each jerk ejects from her crop the luscious nectar, a mixture of partly di- gested insects and honey Sometimes she would bring a small whitish insect held at the tip of her bill, but when she fed this to the chick, she also continued the meal with other food from the store be- low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

service for instance, thirty-two have been with the company from ihteen to twenty years; twenty-three Tor perioos from twenty to twenty-five years, anu seven have served for more than guar ter of century. Experience shows that the service of stokers, tiremen and coa' passers average only about five years and then off they go ashore or into the employ of the American and other lines while it is frequently the case that in the lower grades promotion shortens the period of service.
 'In length of service the engineers head . the list of steamship employees. Surgeons are most fickle on shipboard. They sel- dom remain aboard the finest ships more than year two and the sharp, we'll educated young physicians. bearing proud ly on their bronzed cheeks and chin the scar of many hard-fought student duel --I am now speaking of the German prod uct-he themselves off to private prac- tice. or to the management of spas for invalids Ships cooks, like engineers, once they get taste of the salt sea and dirty weather and the draft that roars up through the big sheet ironed hood over the galley range. stay at sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

From the Outing Magazine for December.
 Though the art museums of Europe may have some treasures of which Amer lea cannot boast, our continent has the distinction of monopoly of the world S supply of hummingbirds, the gems or all the feathered creation. Of these there are said to be some 400 species-the 400 we may we'll call them-nearly all of which are peculiar to the tropical re- gions Only eighteen cross the borders of the United States from Mexico, and oc- cur only in our southwestern states ex- cept one. our familiar little "ruby-throat, which is found throughout the United States and up as far north as Labrador Nothing in bird life is comparable with these wonderful tiny creatures. They are literally gems, in that their feathers flash brilliant, wonderful hues which vary as in the Kaleidoscope at every angle or vision. Their motions are too rapid for the eye clearly to follow. Though they have no song, and emit only an insect like chirp or squeak, the hummer. as a writer has prettily said. needs none. Its beauty gives it distinction and its wings make music
 Nearly everyone knows the little hum mer-the ruby -throated hummlngbird, the books call it-which darts about in the garden from flower to flower. Its tiny wings move so rapidly that they appear only as a blur and produce the humming sound from which the bird takes it's name.
 The popular idea is that the hummer lives only on honey. gathered from flow CTS. This is a mistake. The bird does secure some honey, but its food consists mainly of the small insects which fre- auent the flower. Some of these insects are injurious to the blossom. and the tiny bird fulfllls a useful function in de- stroying them. That the hummer Is insec- tivorous is also shown by it's habit of catching tiny insects on the wing, which : Is occasionally observed.
 So unafraid are hummingbirds of man that they will readily enter open win dows of houses. if they see flowers with in. I have even read of their visiting the artificial flowers on q lady's hat when khe was walking out and other writers speak of their taking sugar from be- tween a persons lips. In room they become confused. and. being so frail. are apt to injure themselves by striking against objects. More than once I or members of my family have caught the frightened little waifs for their good, and released them in the open air. It is of s.no use to try to keep them in captivity. nnless possibly, 1t were in a greenhouse where there were plenty of flowers for no artificial food has ever been found which will nourish them. Yet even there they would probably kill themselves by flying against the glass.
 We may expect the little hummer in the middle states or New England early In May each year. They seem to come paired and resort each time to the fa- mliar hunting ground. At least we are apt to see humming birds in the same places year after year By early June each pair has it's dointy nest and two tiny white eggs hardly larger than peas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
ChiIdren'S Apparel, Etc.

Children's Fur Sets. Fancy Bonnets. Dress Hats. Leggins. Shawls. Ribbon Sa ashes. Handkerchiefs. Underwear. Aprons.
 Infants and Children. White or Colored Dresses. Infants Sacques. Bonnets. Long Coats. Sh ort Coats. Booties. Sweaters. Toques. Leggins. Sh awls. Veils. Knitted Goods for Babies.
 Jewelry, Etc. Dress Pin Sets. Baby Pins. Neck Chains. Brooches. Hat Pins.
 Dolls. Teddy Bears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
The Stoker.
ne Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 That stokers. firemen and coal pass CTS on board the Atlantic greyhounds are not the victims of 'stokehole madness" suicide and short life. on account of the maddening temperature and the hardshps they endure, is the opinion of Capt. Rich ard Miller, a man who has sailed the briny deep in all parts of the world. The captain. who is at the New Willard, is from London and has made side trip to Washington before returning to his ship to New York.
 Longevity and the general health of frcmen, exposed to the red fires and burning atmosphere of the inferno be- low. compare favorably with that of mas ters. stewards. and sailors. Of sixty six captains, in the North German Lloyd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Practical Help for Deafness.

From Harpers Bazar.
 have proved that this Is really prac- tical.
 Get a common pasteboard mailing-tube such as pictures or music is mailed in and hold it to the ear closely The re- suit is wonderful; a very deaf person can hear distinctly everything that is said by any one sitting on the other side of the room. At first thought one is in- clined to rdicule so simple a method. l bought good long one, large enough to fit over the ear, for ten cents. One can get them at any business stationer's. tried 1t on grandmother. who Is very deaf. She could hear we'll and. what was more remarkable, could also hear with her very deaf ear, with which she has not heard sound for seven years. Try it.! that's all have to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Notions.

VtIVhos Thimbles. Work Boxes Needle Cases. Sewing Accessories. Pin Cush ions. Hose Supporters. Garters.
 Toilet Goods. Hair Brush es. ; Cloth Brushes Bonnet Brushes. Dressing Combs. Hand Mirrors. Vanity Boxes. Puff Boxes. Hairpin Boxes. Jewel Boxes. Hatpin Holders Glove Boxes. Handkerchief Boxes Triple Mirrors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Dramatic Data,

The sidewalk conversation originated in ancient Mesopotama.
 The business of singing a topical song at the stage boxes antedates the stone age.
 Thespis was the first comedian to att tempt to run up a flight of stairs painted on a back drop.
 The origins of the seltzer bottle and slapstick are lost in the mists of an- tiquity.
 Early Chaldeans invented the funny fall to bass drum accompaniment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

For Dresses and Waists. Black Silks. Colored Silks. Fancy Silks. Velvets.
 White. dotted. figured, em-
 broidered Swisses. Waist Patterns, in boxes. Black Dress Goods. Colored Wool Dress Goods. Printed White Goods. Flannels, plain and fancy. Embroidered Flannel. Terry Cloth for bath robes. Embroidered Linen Waists
 Patterns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Fabrics and Materials

Hand embroidered Motifs
 For Fancy Goods. Japanese Silks. Co1ored Linens. Felts. Pillow Trimmings. Yarns. Lace Materials. Beads. Embroidery Silks. Croch ct and Knitting
 Silks. Embroidery Materials. Stamped Linens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

For Boys. Suits. Overcoats. Sweaters. Jerseys. White Blouses. ! Shirts. Collars and Cuffs. Crayats. Suspenders. Waists. Belts. Hosiery. Gloves. Mittens. Handerchiefs. Underwear. Hats. Caps. Umbrellas. Leggins.
 For Girls. Coats. Suits. Dresses. Robes and Guimps. Sweaters. Costumes. Caps. Hosiery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Personal Use for Ladies
Bags and Purses.

Leather Purses. Jewel Boxes. Pocket Books. Vanity Bags. Vanity Boxes. Chatelaine Bags. Sh coping Ba gs. Opera Bags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
How They Love Each Other.
,m Inc philadelnhia Press

From the Phi1adeIphla Press.
 "Yess' said Miss Passay. he's an aw- fully inquisitve bore. He was trying to find out my age the other day. so just up and told him I was 50. That settled him
 We'll" replied Miss Peppery. T guess it is best to be perfectly frank with a fellow like that
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
Fatally Injured at Alba.

A Joplin man named Atterberry, in
the employment of the Joplin Transfer
Co., was fatally injured at Alba Sunday
afternoon between two and three o'clock.
He was helping to Install an air com
presser at the Leila mine which he had
helped transfer from Joplin to Alba.
The compressor was being put in place
when it dropped on Atterberry and
cought both his legs, pinching them al
most of at the thigh. When he was re-
leased, he was taken to the hospital,
He died about seven o'clock, within ten
minutes after he reached the hospits l..
The deceased was brother of l.. l.. At
terbsrry of Alba.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
Chas. Sharp Won Shovel Contest.

Chas. Sharp, the brawny Duenweg
miner, won the $50 prize 10 the shovel.
ing contest at Barbee park, Joplin, last
Friday, shoveling % cans of dirt in one
hour. Jack Fox of Webb City was a
close second with 81 cans, while Sem
Smith, who won the championship in
the big free for-all contest few weeks
ago, was obliged to quit becahse of sick
ness, after he had lasted half through
the contest. Smith was in the lead
when illpess seized him. Sharp finish
ed second in the free-for' all, and this
contest was the result of challenges pass
ing back and forth to prove their res
pective merit. While the contest decid-
ed Sharp's Superiority over Fox, Smith 3
friends still claim he is the best and
will try to arrange another match.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
Susie Lowrey Found Guilty.

Susie Lawrey, who shot and killed
Jake Fits, miner at Webb City sever
al weeks ago, was found guilty of MUIR
der in Judge Dabbs' court last Monday
and her punishment fixed at 80 days in
Jail and 500 fine. The trial was the
shortest ever heard in Jasper county
for charge of murder, and according
to the Carthage papers was full IF tes-
timony that was Eauseous enough to
make the Thaw trial look like sermon
on righteouness. The light punish
ment assessed leads to the inference
that Judge Dabbs estimate OF the value
of Fits life was not high one.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
He Saw CrandaIi.

Grant Ashcroft of Carthage claims to
have solved the mystery surrounding
the disappearance of w. r.. Crandall,
formerly of Carthage and superinten-
dent of Missouri Zinc Fields lease near
Webb City. Ashcroft says he met
Crandall in Mexico City, where the
latter WAS conducting a general store.
According to Ashcroft, Crandall avoids
Americans and would not admit his i'd
entity even when recognized. Crandall
disappeared three years ago, and no
clue as to his whereabouts was ever dis
covered. His disappearance was the
occasion for much newspaper comment
and speculation, but until Ashcroft's re-
tnrn from the south nothing was heard
of him.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
ALL OVER JASPER COUNTY
Notes of General Interest
An Advocate of Cowpeas.

N. Basset, prominent farmer of the
Haines Grove neigbborhood, Barton
county, is an advocate Of raising cow
peas.
Last year raised eighteen bushels
of wheat to the acre upon one of my
fields" he said, "apd then l planted it
to cowpeas. When l had the peas
threshed, told the boys to set the ma
chine so it would let about one fourth
of the peas go into the straw. thought
it was necessary to leave some peas I'M
threshed, so that hay would fatten my
cattle. Well, sold those peas for two
dollars q bushel: that was twelve dollars
an acre. The hay made about ton
and quarter to the acre, and l could
easily have sold it for five dollars ton.
This was over eighteen dollars an acre.
Not only this. | learned later that the
hay was plenty good feed, even if had
threshed it clean. Cattle fatten on it
and it makes their hair as sleek as
ribbon. I'm going to put in all the
peas this year can"
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
Unfortunate Mistake.

Collin Butler was an old colored
ditch digger on the farm of we'll
known land owner in Virginia. One
morning, after having been at work
only a few hours, Collins was seen
approaching the farmhouse with un-
usual rapidity. and with peculiar
limp to his usually dragging gait.
With a moan and a sob he ex.
claimed: "Lor', massa! / fought see
de biggest turkle haid l ever did see
befo' in my life, wiggling fro de mud.
an took de spade an whacked dat
haid, an / done cut off nah big
toe"
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06

We are going to have
one of the grandest and
best celebration at j las
per, Mo-, July 4, that
was ever witnessed in
Jasper Co. Now is the
time to buy your sum-
mer goods and get
ready for the big doin's.
We have a large assert
ment of the latest goods
for summer in town
and the price is right.
Bring your eggs, butter,
poultry and will give
you the very best val
ues for it.. Resp,
I'D. Harbur.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
The Rarest Autograph.

"Shakespeare's autograph Is the
rarest," said the dealer. There are
only seven in existence, and three
of these are doubtful.
1.-THE best is in the British museum,
in a translation of Montague. 1t cost
$4,000, and would sell readily Sor
$4,000. The two next best are in
conveyances of property. Three are
in Shakespeare's will, but two Of
these are doubtful, and there is a
doubtful one in the folio edition Of
his plays"
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
Connor's VIII.

The probate court OF st. Louis county
recently ruled that the probate court of
Jasper county has jurisdiction over the
estate of Mrs. Conner, widow of the
late Thos. Conner of Joplin. This is a
matter which has been in controversy
for several weeks past. Thedecision re.
cognizes Col. w. H. Phelps OF Carthage
as the curator Of Mrs. Connor's estate
instead of the curator appointed al
Clayton. M
The Jasper news., 1907-06-06
J. D. Harbur.

Otis CrandalL was down from Kan
sas City the latter part of last week
visiting home folks. Otis has a posi-
ion with the Fairbanks Morris people
at that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-22
INDIAN SCHOOLS
Former Governor Mcconnell Charges Gross Mismanage-
 ment and Cruel Teachers
BADLY OVERCROWDED

Salt Lake City, Utah. Jan 22.-
 Former Governor Mcconnell of Idaho
 and former Indian commissioner in an interview in the Herald, charges a gross mismanagement of the Indian schools and arraigns the system by which young Indian girls are taken away from their parents and sent to the Indian schools. He alleges that the teachers in the schools practice great cruelty upon their charges and that the girl pupils are allowed to be debauched. The blame is placed upon Secretary Hitchcock, whom, Mir Mcconnell says, he acquainted with these con- ditions during his tenure of office, but who pigeon-holed his report. He further says that the officials of the interior department conceal the true state of affairs from the president. The reservation schools are badly ov- he says, as the agents try to secure as large per capita appro- priation as possible. He says he has seen instances where Indian boys with running tubercular sores were compelled to sleep with healthy h. dians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-22
Veteran Who Was With Sherman in His March 10 the Sea
 Died To-Day of Old Age
RElMARKABE INCIDENT
Captured By GueriIlas With Seyer Companions Was Hanged. Cut Down By Sherman Cavalry.
 men and Ne Recovered.

Paterson. N. J., Jan 22-Johr Nd. Grogan, who was hanged by guerillas during the civil war but who was cut down by some of Sherman's cavalry men in time to save his life. died hero to-day, aged S4 years. McGrogan
 met with his trying experience dur ing the march to the sea. He was ono of a foraging party of eight who werc captured by the guerillas. The pris. oners were strung up to the limbs of trees by their captors. who departed. A party of union cavalrymen soon ar. rived and cut down the hanging bod. les. Of the eight men McGroxan was the only one that could be re- vlved. The guerillas had not prop. erly adjusted the knot and it snk caught under McGrogan'g chm a as to leave enough room in the wind- pipe for air to reach his lunrr. He had been terribly injured but recoy. cred and served throughout the war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-22
BIBLE SOCIETY AGENT.
Seuda Appeal From China for Eamius
 Stricken People.

New York, Jan 22.-The Ameri- can Bible society has just received the following cablegram from the Rev John R. Hykes. D. D., the agent of the society for China:
 Notify all boards Shanghai Mis- sionary association, 274 members, representing nineteen bodies, urges appeal famine relief through all churches. Million and quarter starv- ing. Refugees already flocked cities. In district three million destitute. Many millions affected. General re- lief committees representing all in- terest in this part east unite in plac- ing work relief entirely in responsi- ble hands of missionaries. Oppor- tunity century impress China.
 (Signed)
 HIKES, President"
 A special meeting of representa- tives of missionary bodies of the United States having work in China has been held in New York in re- sponse to this cablegram, and 1t was by them unanimously recommended that churches, societies and individ- uals be urgently requested to con- tribute literally and promptly to meet this emergency, which must continue until June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-22
VILLAGE swEARs OFF TOBACCO.
Every Man and Boy Quits When
 Evangelist Threatens Brimstone

Atlantic City, N. J., Jan 22-Ey- cry man and boy has sworn of to- bacco. in every form. at Port Repub- lic, a thriving hamlet on the main land.
 The pipe of repentance was If bv the visit of an eloquent evangelist who declared:
 Hell is full of chewers and smok. CTS; cigarette smokers are chained in the hottest corners"
 Woman took up the crusade. While they sang joyous hymns, Miss Aman- da Blake. proprietor of the villages general store. piled in the street her entire stock of tobacco, cigars. pines and cigarettes. set fire to them and they went up in smoke. John H Johnson, 70 years old. sexton of the church, who has never been vith- out pipe for fifty-five years" swore on and Is dangerously i'll. But he is resisting temptation. saying piously:
 T would rather do without a whin of tobacco than five for aII eternity in an atmosphere of sul- phur."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-22
CITY NEWS

A son was born yesterday to Mfr and Mrs James P. Morris of Hickory street.
 A daughter was born yesterday to Mir and Mrs John H. Crary of Wal nut street
 A ladies' night will be given by the Mulcahy council K. of c. in Knights of Columbus hall this evening.
 Among those from this city who will attend the old Guard bah at Madison Square garden on Thursday evening are Miss May and Arthur Lunny of Leavenworth street
 Don't you want to be tree warden of Waterbury, It Is a nice job and it is likely that in case the right man gets 1t the salary will be com. with the labor. It is not necessary to be an experienced fores- ter to i'll the requirements, but if . man had some knowIedee Of that cla. of work 1t would come Id handy.