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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Farmers to the Rescue.

Col Robert Gates in Southern Farm
 Magazine.
 There are two marked aand dangerous tendencies in our politics-both in the last analysis meaning centralization. The judicial interpretation and expansion of judicial interpretation an dexpansion of the welfare and postroad clauses of the ownership, national, state and municipal. of public utilities. They are equally fatal to our representative system, with It's constitutional checks and balances equally undemocratic and unrepublican. lustrated in our representative system of government.
 But unless there is a reaction, and that soon, from the politico-commercial in- sanity that seems to dominate the times, the demagogy and sordid seIfshness of the hour, there are those in the sound of my voice who will live to see central ization or socialism, meaning the same, practically an accomplished fact in this country.
 "The moving finger writes, and having writ, moves on, nor all your tears will not blot line of it."
 The chief hope of relief from threatened perils lies in the aroused patriotism of the agricultural class. The farmers of all times have been more or less conserva- tive They are the chief home-builders-- they are rooted in the very soil-they love the hills and valleys and streams of their country with a love that time nor change does not weaken, or distance dim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

plan could be carried through only at the cost of war within the ranks of the as- sociation.
 At the meeting tomorrow the appoint ment of schedule committee and other routine business will be transacted, in addition to the voting of the scheme of invading Chicago. While the directors were closeted today trying to reach some sort of an. agreement as to the steps to be taken with reference to the proposed war, club owners of the Northern Copper Country league waited in the lobby of the hotel. They were ready to announce the placing of a team In the Twin Cities pro- vided the association decided to invade Chicago.
 Billy Nielsen of the Gunthers and Jimmy Callahan of the Logan Squares, who have been mentioned as probable owners of the Chicago association. were in the corridors of the hotel waiting the decision of the leaders, which was not forthcoming At the conclusion of the session of the directors, President O Brien admitted that the proposition of invad- ing Chicago will be brought up at the meeting tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
EarIy-Maturing Cotton.

Prof A. M Soule in Southern Farm
 Magazine for January.
 After the plants have been selected m sufficient numbers, they should be kept at home and cleaned by hand. small hand gin is needed for this work, one that can be purchased for s5 or sl0. l do not know that such a gin is in existence. though I have heard that they are made at the present time By selecting from early-maturing plants along the lines sug- gested a strain of cotton adapted to given environment would certainly be de- yeloped and its maturity hastened by from one to two weeks. which would be a very important consideration in many localities. The amount of fruit that Will mature in a given time can also be in creased by selecting plants of certain type Medium sized plants are the best to choose for reproduction, even if the ground is rich; in fact, in many locali- ties the plants grow too large, but do not fruit freely enough. A plant should be chosen which branches close to the ground, has short joints, and produces boil from every leaf axle The fruit limbs should also be short and the plants withal comparatively compact. There should be no surplus of wood. as a good part of the plants energy is frequently consumed in producing large amount of wood which bears no fruit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Piles
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 Pyramid Pile Cure gives you prompt relief It heals sores and ulcers. reduces congestion and inflammation. and takes away pain, itching and irritation.
 After you have tried the sample treat ment, and you are satisfied. you can get a full, regular-sized treatment of Pyramid Pile Cure at your druggists for 50 cents. If he hasn't 1t. send us the money and wo will send you the treatment at once. by mail, in plain sealed package.
 Send your name and address at once for a trial of this marvellous, quick. sure cure. Address Pyramid Drug Co.,, 90 Pyramid bldg. Marshall. Mich..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Oakland Results,

Oakland, December 28.-The weather was clear today but the Emeryville track was sloppy. The attendance was large. The only horse that did not go to the post in the Portland handSp was St. Elmwood. The record breaker Jack Nunnally ruled favorite at to ? to win, but he cut poor figure in the running. Gemmell, away on his toes, breezed home, winning uhex- tended.
 First race, Futurity course, selling Sam Barber, 1O4 Lynch). 9 to l, won Rose Chary, 108 (Barrett), 15 to l., second; Plausible, 110 (Kirschbaum). IT to 10, third. Time, 1:13 1-5.
 Second race, seven furlongs, purse St. Avon, 110 (Hayes), to 5, won Pajaroita. 107 (Powers), 13 to D. sec ond; Balnade. 100 GA. Walsh). 12 to 5. third. Time, :31 2-5.
 Third race, Futurity course, selling Belle Kinney, 10S (Rlce). l to 2, won Larose, 105 (Williams). 6 to l, sec ond; Ambitious 104 (BoreD, IS to 9, third. Time, 1:13.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, Portland andicap-Gemmell. III tDaviD, Is to 1, won; Grace G., 105 (Heatherton), 3 to l, second; Perjuicio, 112 (Miller) 50 to l, third. Time, 1:15.
 Fifth race, mile and 70 yards-Las- sen. 105 .(McClain), 12 to 1, won; Prince Nap, III CMcIntyre), 9 to 2, second i Corrigan, 113 (Miller), even, third. Time, 1;50 1-5.
 Sixth race, mile and one-sixteenth Emeryville handicap--A Musk oday, 105 (McCain), 2 to 1, won, Jacomo, 93 (Kirschbaum), 10 to l. second; Henry F., 95 (Vaundesen), 9 to 1, third. Time 1850 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Cotton States Meeting.

Meridian, December 2S.-(Special)- President O'Neal of the local baseball club has received notice from President Compton of the Cotton States league that the meeting of the directors of the league will be held in Meridian on January A. At that time the question will be taken up and definitely decided whether or not the league membership will be increased from six to eight clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
re is the lineup and score:

Referee, Comstock. Umpire, Sherrod. Time keeper, Miles. Scorer, wellman.
 The preliminary game between the alumni of the Birmingham High school and a picked High sch ool team, re- suited in a victory for the younger boys, the alumni being defeated by a score of 30 to 22. New blood at the High school promises to excell this year. The teams were both strong, and the game unusually interesting.
 The next game at the Athletic club will be with Vanderbilt on New Years , bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
culum, 1@; comedienne, Hyperion II,

cuIum, lO6; Comed1enne, Hyperion IT, Ill., Juggler, 116; Jacobite, 123.
 Oraculum and Coincidence, Odem entry.
 Fifth race mile, selling-Pedigree, Ed Kane, 95; Thomas Calhoun, Stone Street, 9S; Dew of Dawn, 100; Dlvorcee, 1O2; Hi- malaya, Brimmer, Miss Mazzoni, Sabado, 103; Albert Star 104; Severus, 105; Bucket Brigade. 1O6; Bobbin Around, 107; Hans. 10S.
 Sixth race, mile and an eighth, purse Fl Capitan, Prince Fortunatus, 97; zip- ango, 103; Asteroid 104; Oberon, 106; Lam castrian, 109; Carthage, 113.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Can we help you? We think SO. See our $25 suit or overcoat for $16.70 in our Removal Sale. MARLEY & BAUMAN
 1924 First Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
JAS. H. FINDER

Leads the way in making fine eye glasses. The Hinder Tories and the Kryptok Invisible Bifocal are wonder full inventions and are a distinct ad- vance in the art of eye-glass making. Jas. H. Finder. Scientific Optician. s0s N. Nineteenth street. Bell phone 56S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Sensible Maid.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal. Never marry man to reform him. dear"
 q won't, auntie. And I'll promise you another thing"
 "What is that. my child?"
 'Pll never reform a man for some other girl to marry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
For. Rent-Ground floor, no North 20th Street, alley corner, known as Senate Saloon. c. T. Rainbow.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
 Leasehold on one of the best locations in business district, 40x100 feet. 3 stores, address P. o. box 26 if interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
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For Rent Ground floor no North 20th Street, alley corner, known as Senate Saloon. 0. T.. Rainbow.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
THREAT OF TORTURE.
CarboIic Acid Thrown On Young
Woman's Face.

Scranton (Spe eci y. - Letters
threatening the destruction of their
homes. the chopping to pieces of
their bodies after torture of every
sort violent and terrible have been
received by Miss Agnes Carroll, 20
years of age, of Dunmore. and by
Arthur Schultz, of Ash Street and
Prescott Avenue. The letters follow
ed the throwing of carbolic acid In
to the face of Miss Carroll one night
recently by mysterious woman In
black. The authorities of Dunmore
are investigating the case and expect
to soon make arrests.
The attempt to disfigure Miss Car
roll, followed by the receipt of the
letters by her and Schultz,
has stirred Petersburg and Dunmore
to o pitch of intense agitation, as
Miss Carroll and Mr.. Schultz are both
very well known.
Since the letters began coming,
about two weeks ago, the young
woman is momentarily in dread that
the threats will be executed. The
'carbolic acid came near destroying
her sight and since letters telling her
that she is to be killed and mutilated
in the most horrible manner she is
constantly on the verge of Mysteries
1t is thought that q jealous woman
is at the bottom of the letters and the
author of the plot.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21

state Department WIN Produce More
Fry Than Four Other States.

, Harrisburg Especially. - The De-
partment of Fisheries is preparing
for next years output of fish. which
It is expected will run to the billion
mark and exceed that of any four
States in the Union.
Four million trout eggs have al
ready been taken at Cory, and two
million at Bellefonte. 1t is expected
that the take at the four trout hatch
cries will be about nine million,
which will be supplemented by seven
million more from private hatcheries.
II the expectations of the Depart
ment are realized, the output of
trout next spring will be double that
of last year.
Arrangements have been made for
cooperative work with the United
States Government In taking white
fish. lake herring and lake trout
eggs, and with New York for joint
work in taking lake trout eggs. The
Department will also put spawn
takers on the fish boats going out
from Erie. Eggs have already ar
rived at Erie and by the first of the
year 1t is expected there VIII be a
hundred million eggs in the hatch
cry
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21

A great many things can be done on
farm with electricity If one has the
electricity. 1t. can bs used for driv-
ing small machines, pumping and
even plowing. The trouble is, how
ever, to get the electricity. Gener
ally speaking. anything which will
generate that form of power--a gaso-
lene engine, or windmill, for instance
can be more advantageously en-
ployed in doing the work of grinding
or pumping than in generating cur.
rent. However, IL 1t be possible to
obtain supply from dynamos driven
by water wheels the cost is almost
sure to be low. Little use of this
method has yet been reported in the
United States, but something has
been accomplished in France. A com
pany was formed at Voyenne, in the
Department of Aisne, to utilize three
small waterfalls more than dozen
years ago. Slow progress was made
at first, but last August the total con-
sumption was about 1873 X horse pow.
er. 1t was used to some extent for
lighting, but also to drive electric mo-
tors employed in grinding, crushing
and cake cutting. The area served is
about forty square miles in extent.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
EGYPTIAN "souL HOUSES
Recent Discoveries Show That They
We're Buried Under the Sand
For 5000 Years.


During last winter many pottery
models of houses were brought to
light In upper Egypt. They came
from a large cemetery near Rifeh. in
the Nile Valley, and belonged to the
ninth or twelfth dynasties, which
would be about 1900 to 1900 B. c.
The models were on the foot
plain" formed by about half a mile
of desert between the cliffs and the
Nile mud cultivation and cut in a
gravel shoal, accumulated by wash
from the desert hills during rare
storm bursts. So exceedingly rare
were these storm bursts that they
probably occurred only once In q
generation. In 5000 years about
twenty-five inches of gravel had ac-
cumulated at the rate of about half
an inch each century.
Explorers on cutting through these
twenty-five inches discovered hun
dreds of graves. All had been plum
dered OF their valuables long ago, but
the plunderers had taken no heed of
the pottery model houses. The mod
els are believed to have been placed
on the graves to provide shelter for
the souls when they came out in
search of sustenance.
These early models, being much
exposed. are seldom perfect. Their
origin is in the tray of offerings,
which, however, we're felt to be in
sufficient for soul coming up from
the earth below, so a shelter for the
soul was accordingly built, apparently
copied from the Bedouin tent.
Later a small hut, in shape like
a sentry box, was provided. some
times containing chair; then por-
tico was added, a raised cope put
round the roof, and canopy and
shelter from the sun added above the
water tank, which had from very
early times been a part of the offer
ings.
In time whole upper story was
added, with veranda along the back
of the roof, and wind openings, and
then furniture began to be added. In
the latest models of soul shelters
there is couch in the front portico,
to get the coolest air at night low
down. There is, too, chair on the
upper floor, to avoid the dust and
hot air from the ground during the
day. In some models there is also a
stool, and beneath the staircase lead
ing to the upper story woman max
ing bread, with large water jar by
her side. The offerings are placed
against the wall between two door
ways. There is considerable varia-
tion in minor details.-New York
Tribune.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
HUNTING FOR PESTS.
zooiogist Surface Appoints Inspec-
tors To Show Farmers How
To Fight INSECTS.

Harrisburg Especial )-Twenty-one
inspectors were appointed by State
zoologist Surface to carry on the
Fall campaign against insect pests In
Pennsylvania They will give practi-
cal demonstrations from now until
next Spring and Professor Surface
believes the work will result bene-
ficially to the trainers and fruit grow
ers. The list of inspectors and the
territory in which they viii give the
demonstrations follows:
NJ. L. Benn. Coudersport, for Pot
ter. Mexican and Cameron.
James Bergy. Miflingtown, for
Mifllin and North Juniata, Hunting
don.
e. c. Bowers, East Petersburg, for
North Lancaster and Lehlgh.
p. r. Boltz. Easton, for Northamp-
ton.
j. s. Briggs. Norristown, for Mont
gomery.
]. w. Cox, New Wilmington. for
Lawrence and Mercer
Fred r. Fertig. Lebanon, for Leb-
anon.
A. o. Finn. Clifford, for Lacka-
wanna
T. c. Foster. Winfield, for Union.
Perry and Snyder.
f. u. Hartzell. Mechanicsburg, for
Cumberland and Franklin.
j. ID. Herr, Lancaster, for South
Lancaster and Berks.
p. H. Hertzog, Harrisburg, for
Dauphin.
d. A. Knuppenburg Lake Cary, for
Wyoming.
r. f. Lee, Bedford. for Bedford.
Blair and Fulton.
e. L. Loux, Souderton, for Bucks.
B. S. Moore, Kulpsville. for Schuyl-
kill County.
Frank Mcclure. Evans City, for
Venango and Butler.
d. X. Mcmillan, Gettysburg, for
Adams.
j. K. owen, Freeland, for Luzerne,
Carbon and Monroe.
E. f. Pierce, Coatesville, for York.
M. e. Shay, Tacony, Philadelphia,
for Delaware and Philadelphia.
A. w. Stephens. Lewisburg, for
Northumberland, Montour and CO.
lumbia.
G. w. Sloop, Indiana, for Indiana,
Armstrong and Jefferson.
W. G. Winner, Calvert, for Lycom-
ing.
Francis Windle, West Chester, for
Chester
These inspectors will visit farmers
and fruit growers to instruct them
in the way to fight the pests and to
demonstrate methods
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21

him blankly in the face while tho
crowd OF boys picked themselves up
and stood watching from safe dis
tance.
My Denis would have been just
about your size. said the half
drunken puddler, and burst into
tears.
Don't cryl Don't cryl' exclaimed
little Atherton, putting both hands
on his shoulders, in an agony OF sym
pathy, for It hurt him to see the
giant weeping.
Come home with me, lad, the
Irishman replied, and lifting him
down from the bar. led him out OF
doors. No one knows just what hap
pened: but II looks as II the Nc
Ginnises had adopted the boy. for he
stayed in the house. and the Volcano
has never drunk another drop"
Send that boy to me at 7.30 to-
morrow morning. I've been looking
for him for twenty years." said the
president, when the superintendent
had finished his tory.-Epwortb
Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
Jenkintown's New Ward.

Jenkintown Especially. - Commits
sioners appointed by the Montgom-
cry County Courts to pass upon the
advisability of creating an addition
al ward in this borough met here,
and, it is expected, will report fav-
orably to the proposed change. Not
single protest was lodged against
the proposed change, while a score
of the most prominent men of the
borough were in attendance and gave
testimony favorable to it. The Com
missioners, Messrs. John Hampton,
James C. McUrdy and Thomas S.
Gillen, at the conclusion of the hear
ing, were taken over the borough
and along the lines of the proposed
change, and will prepare their re-
port for submission to the December
term of court
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
Lamp For Dante's Tomb.

The Italian Dante Society Is to fur.
nish the tomb of the poet OF Rayenna
with lamp which. It is proposed.
shall be kept perpetually burning at
the expense OF the municipality Of
Florence. The lamp is in the four
teenth century Venetian style, its
main feature being an ostrich's egg
surrounded at its greatest diameter
by circlet of copper with ornaments
of gems, lapis lazuli and malachite.
The cup Of the lamp will be OF the
finest Venetian crystal. The work is
pronounced worthy of the best tradi-
tions OF Florentine craftsmen. 1t
will probably be placed in position at
Ravenna In the course OF October. -
London Tribune.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
HosTEIRY.

ne doorway opens on a crumbied inn,
Whose windy sign Is crcaking overhead
with worms and weather where name
had been
Telling the empty title of the dead.
Was he hard man in his time Of gaing
Or were his cronies costly to his purse
Had he good wifeg Was she wise or vain
How many mourners followed at his
hearsef
I asked barefoot girl, who from the road
Silently watched me, conquering her
Who had been host Of this antique abode.
aOh, he's been dead" she said, "for
years and years
I asked the countryside, and no one knew;
/ asked the wasted sign-board overhead,
And heard the hinges and the wind that
blew,
Crying the empty title of the dead.
His ledger broken. debt and debtor gone,
His corner dark with rottenness and
rust,
Somewhere, mine host was paying flesh
and bone
To lengthen out his lodging in the dust
--Witter Bynner, in Broadway Magazine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
Caring For The Miners.

Shamokin Especially Plans were
prepared here by the Young Mems
Christian Association for the forma-
tion of clubs for the educational and
moral advancement Of miners. The
work will receive the hearty coopera-
tlon of coal companies and indivi-
dual operators. Miners foremen,
firemen. fire bosses, engineers and
outside men will each have separate
clubs. Joint conferences will be held
regularly and will be addressed by
experts on various mining subjects
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
Monument Site Selected.

Harrisburg (SpeciaD The COM
mission created by the recent Legis-
lature to erect a monument on the
battlefield of Petersburg, to COM
memorate the bravery of the Third
Division of the Ninth Army Corps,
of the Army of the Potomac, COM
manded by General John F. Hart
ranft, at meeting here decided to
locate the monument in front of
Fort Sedgwick.
Seven sculptors have entered the
competition for the design, and each
of these will be heard before the
commission makes its selection.
Among those in competition Is John
Ruckstuhl, who designed the Hart
ranft statue on the hill.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-11-21
Legislator Marries.

Hazleton Especially - Miss Ger
trude Heller, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Heller, of North Laurel
Street, was married TO Frank Pierce
Barnhart, of Johnstown, by Rev. A.
s. Passick. pastor of st. Paul's Meth
odist Episcopal Church, of this city
Foster Heller brother of the bride
was the best man and Miss Ruth Hell
Ter, sister of the bride. was brides
maid
Only the families of the two prin-
clples were present. Mr.. Barnhart,
who represents the First District OF
Cambria County in the State Legis-
lature, is graduate of Princeton
and Dickinson and is a prominent
attorney of JohnstoWn.