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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

Pauline. I love you. Will you marry
me. or won't your" made my little
speech desperately. with my eyes shut
The silence was so long that I opened
them TO find Pauline with her own eyes
shut. and her lips moving rapidly. but
noiselessly.
What are you doing?" inquired as
calmly as 1 was able.
Il was saying the protection charm for
lovers she answered, smiling sweetly at
me. It's lucky for you that you asked
me to-day. No more lucky days for me
till the middle Of next month"
"Oh. superstition. thy name is Pauline. 3"
I said fondly No matter what absurd
/ ideas she had, she was the sweetest girl
in the world. Tomorrow will bring
the diamond. added, after awhile.
"Oh. no. please" she answered prompt
ly. L should rather have a ruby. Rubies
exert a special protection in matters Of
love"
Next day. when I entered the only
jewelry store the place afforded l was
wishing that my Pauline were not 50
superstitious. OF course. wanted her to
be pleased. but diamonds seemed to me
the only gems for betrOthals.
When I met her in her garden that
night I fancied that she loked pale; and
when 1 gave her the box l thought she
seemed on the threshold Of tears.
open it, hearts dearest" I aIlured.
not without some trepidation.
But she put the box up her lace sleeve
and began whispering 10 ME of how she
was ever prone to hold her pleasures a
little while from her until she had tasted
anticipation to the full; and she was so
wonderfully enhancing that no mortal
man could remember such mundane
things as metal or brilliants in the soft
symphonies Of her feelng-swept voice.
But there was a change in my sweet
heart after that had sometimes chafed
over the necessity, when we were start
/ ing for somewhere. and had only a brief
time to get there IN, and had forgotten
something, OF being compelled, when we
returned for it, to sit down till We had
counted fifty. but this Pauline always
laughingly insisted on.
Now she treated all signs seriously. She
no longer laughed when we spilled the
salt--she looked at me with fear in her
eyes as she threw pinch Of it into the
fire. She sometimes cried when I left her
rs though my absence were to be an in.
definite thing instead Of d time of hours:
and when I came to her she often rejoiced
IS though I were come from far coun-
try; and through all these days she re-
fused to wear my ring. One night I spoke
sharply TO her:
Pauline. take my ring from your sleeve.
or the corner of your handkerchief, or
your pompadOuT. or wherever you have
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

"a good look around and then I in
sisted on seeing this Williams the trus-
tee Oh. I don't let myself be had on
toast, I can tell You, as you fellows seem
10 have done"
But Williams is abroad objected St
QUnun.
'He was. But I had him sent for be
fore I'd advance a cent replied Capt.
DarnaH. with a proud chuckle. "I saw
him, I questioned him, turned him inside
out. I'm fact, after I'd seen the property,
and before I'd hand over the money"
Did YOU employ a solicitor" asked
IncC.
Not such fool replied the captain.
He might have worked in with the
other side. Those fellows often do No
I can trust my own wits better than any
ones. and I made sure Of my security
and made sure Of the lady without any
assistance II you've allowed old Leblanc
TO let you in. why I'm sorry for you,
you know. but you have only yourself
20 thank for il. You should have done
as I did. and not let yourself be caught
without something definite as a guild pro
quo
I never proposed To bargain for q wife
when I wanted 0ner' said St QUintin,
coldly Instead of trying TO find out
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THE .HOODOO RING n1 WRIGHT HANSON

concealed it. and put # In its rightful
place" l insisted.
It's in the house" she faltered, looking
at me with frightened eyes. I'm get it,"
Returning. she placed the red leather
box on the arbor table. and with her face
wreathed in tragedy she began to talk.
II looked at the ring in that store be-
fore you went in to get it. There was only
one ruby, as you know, and 1 thought It
beautiful. beautiful, I had told the man
when ! went in that I wasn't going TO buy
so he began to talk to me. He said he
called the ruby his 'hOodoo ring He said
a young man bought it first for his girl,
but she Tilted him before she ever saw the
ring. so he brought it back, exchanging 1t
for a diamond scarfpin. Then a man
bought it for his daughters graduation
gift but she died the week before, and he
sold ii for money 10 buy the poor childs
shrOud. Wasn't it dreadful. Harry? Then
a mysterious yelled lady said she was
going 10 buy it, but she suddenly disap-
peared, and was never heard Of after
Il Went home in a dreadful state Of
mind. All DAY l was sending the mental
suggestion to you not TO buy that ring
but just before closing time l sneaked in
to look and the ruby ring was gone.
could not bring myself TO tell you then
that I don't want it, after you had been
good enough TO please me, for I knew you
preferred a diamond; so 1 said I would
forget its history. l compromised with
evil and took it, but 1 have never opened
the box"
You haven't looked az the ring?" I
exclaimed
No; but just having It in my possess
sion has done such awful things, First
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HANSON.

my poor kitten ate the poisoned meat
then my best loved vase fell 10 the floor
when no one was near It, and broke it
self TO pieces; I tore my best dress the
first time I wore 1t, and you had the
automobile accident"
But / didn't get hurt" I objected.
Yes, but its a warming" she walled
I don't want the ring. and I don't want
you 10 keep il. and It is a shame 70 make
that poor man take it back Let's bury
IL somewhere, and you needn't get me
another I will be satisfied without an
engagement ring"
Then / laughed I couldn't restrain
myself any longer, and my poor girls
wet eyes looked at me reproachfully. I
picked up the box and touched the spring.
She gave one long earnest look at the
sparkler, then looked wildly at me-
why. it's a diamond
I nodded. 1 could do no more then.
rs that the ring I have been carrying
around, or hiding away for two mortal
weeks?''
nodded again. helpless with laughter,
and it was not long till Pauline laughed
with me. Then she kissed the ring and
slipped it on her finger Next she went
TO the door Of the arbOr. and looked de-
liberately at the moon over her left Shout
der Spying ladder leaning against the
wall, she walked under it. a rusty nail
showed enticingly in the moonlight, but
she did not turn II around. She came
back 70 NE. sat down. and regarded me
gravely
L still have an unholy curiosity to
know who did buy that ring?" she said
mOurnfulIy.
20 heart of NINE" l crooned. Can it
be that you have lived for q whole sum-
mer in this place. and have yet to learn
that that jewelry man is known here
about as Ananias Jones. although he
was christened Henry? He just dotes
on talking TO pretty girls, and he has
quite a genius for story telling. Figura-
lively speaking. my beloved. he sold you
a gold brick"
Pauline sighed. and removed her shoes.
She placed the high-heeled. absurd little
articles on the table, regarding them Sc
riously; then she put them on again, be-
ing careful to dress the left foot first.
There! That's the very worst one of
them ALL" she said in the tone the
Great Man must have used when he had
conquered his last world and there were
no more OF them.
There's a worse oner' 7 cried in so
mighty a voice that Pauline jumped.
To-day week is Friday, the thirteenth.
You wouldn't dare let It be our we'd
ding day."
1 knew It was an unfair advantage,
and l was about to take It all back.
when my blessed girl snuggled herself
into my delighted arms.
Il might dare, Harry" she whispered
"but wouldn't you as lief it would be a
day sooner"
copyrighted 1907. By Jessie Morgan.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03

whether Miss Densley's property was real
or not I've been thinking how best 10
act So as 20 free her from the degrading
necessity Of being haVked about by these
people and offered. without her consent
or even knowledge. 10 the highest bid
der"
This speech, which ~ delivered with
all the fire and passion which had been
smoldering within him from the first mo-
ment Of their meeting Capt DaTnaH.
struck both his hearers into astoaish-
ment and a sort Of CONSERVATION. The
captain could not help seeing that he
had a real live rival in the quiet-man-
nered young man with the almost boyish
face and figure. While James Ince,
though he admired his friends spirit, re-
GREETED the friction which must result
from his fiery speech between two men
whom he would have liked 10 see acting
together for their common good and the
exposure Of The Frenchman, whom he
believed 10 be no better than an arch
swindler, If not a dangerous and treach-
crous criminal of a worse sort.
There was a short, embarrassed pause,
and then Capt Darnall said. with some
show of Impotence,
IF you have reason % think you've
been had, why don't you Withdraw and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
THE TRUTH COMPELLER.

Harvard professor is said to have invented
achine called the Truth Compeller-Daily paper
Now there az last we have indeed
An article we s0rely need:
\ small machine that doth compel
Us all the naked Truth TO tell
Altho' ] hope III never see
One Of them in my family.
I'd ike 70 place il In between
Bill Taft and Root peTchance to Eican
Why they axe trptting round the globe,
With no one left at home but Loeb
To mind the helm, and Yun the ship,
While Teddys on the MissiSsip.
I'd like 70 have II in my fist
When Doctor Long, the Naturalist
Debates with Theodore the Great
The question that doth vex the State.
of whether clans, deprived Of legs
Climb apple trees to lay their eggs,
Id like TO take ore TO the sea
And try Il on our big naTee.
And find out il it's going West
Its coal capacity fO~test
Or merely seeks the Philippines
To get load Of fresh saTdinea
And finally I'd like to Try
It on a parsonage up high
And ask if. when his term is DER,
Down by the green Potomac's shore.
He really means 20 60 in peace
Or bankers 10 renew his lease.
John hendT1ck Bangs. in HaTDeTs Weekly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
NEGRO CAPTAIN IS
 HARD TO DISPOSE OF
CAPTAIN YOUNG OF THE NINTH CAVALRY IS RECALLED FROM DETAIL AS ATTAcHE AT HAITI. QUESTION OF RANK.

Washington, April 23.-(special )-Capt Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry one of the few negro officers in the army, has been ordered home from his assign ment as military attache at Hayti and ordered to his regiment, which is booked for the Philippines. The post of military attache on the island was created for Young and will not be filled by the ap- pointment of another officer.
 Young stands high in the list of cap- tains, and within a few years will attain his majority. With increased rank the problem of what to do with him becomes more difficult.
 AS a captain of troop of cavalry two white officers now have to serve un- der him and when he reaches the next grade the situation will be further com plleated by largely increased number of officers subordinate to him.
 Three years ago a lieutenant from a southern state declined to serve under negro officer, but finally managed to secure congressional pull enough to obtain transfer to another regiment. It Is re- alized at the department that this way out cannot always be effected
 With Young marooned at Port Au Prince the department had things to suit it, but he Is needed in the Philippines, and in addition had been kept in Hayti longer than detail ordinarily lasts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions of s1O00 and upwards:
 Jesse F. Yates to H. G. Seibels, lot r in block S4S, Birmingham; considera- ton $21S1.
 D. Scatuno to Sam Romano, half inter- est in lots 1 and in block POE, on Ala bama avenue; consideration 5000.
 Anna K. Buff to Charles O. Douthit, north 50 feet of lots g. 2a and "A in block 23, West End; consideration $500.
 George B. Reeves to John K. Levy, lot 2 In block S1, Phelan's addition to Bir- mingham, being 75 feet front on Four teenth avenue. north; consideration $25o0.
 Central Realty company to s. R. w. Glasgow, lots 51, 52 and 53 in block 1, Ensley companys addition to Ensley; consideration $500.
 w. T. Mathis to Fillippo Call, lots and in block 2SO, being 50 feet front on Fourth avenue, Bessemer; consideration $1900
 J. l.. Hughes to J. H. Berry and M. C. Moreland, lot II in block POP, North Birmingham consideration s16o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
RBICHSTAG WILL
 ASSENT TO PLAN
ECONOMIC COMMITTEE HAS Ac- GIFTED PROVISIONAL ARRANGE MENT WITH THE UNITED STATES FOR TARIFF MATTERS.

Berlin, April 2S.--Now that the economic committee which acts in an advisory ca pacity to the government in tariff mat. ters has accepted the provisional arrange ment with the United States government circles here anticipate that the Reichstag will readily assent to the step taken. The officials, however, claim that no party in the Reichstag will vote for the agreement with any degree of enthusiasm, but they say they all will do so on the ground that it will be a choice of the lesser evil. as no party or parties in par Hament are willing to take the respon- sibility of inaugurating a tariff war with the United States.
 It is expected that the Rechstag will conclude the budget debate before taking up the measure extending the tariff ar- engagement with. the United States, which Will require a fortnight or more, as im- portant sections of the budget, like the appropriations of the war ministry and foreign office have still 10 be discussed. and are likely to involve lengthy debates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
CHEN TUNG CHENG
 TO BE PROMOTED
WILL BE JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF WAl-WAI-PU, OR CHINESE BOARD OF FOREIGN OFFICE. MUKDEN GOVERNOR CHOSEN.

Washington, April 23.-Details of the change In the Chinese mission received in Washington make evident the fact that there is to be a very considerable promo ton in the diplomatic field for Sir Chen Tung Li Cheng. He Is to be appointed, not president as first reported but junior vice president of the WaiWai-Pu, or Chi nese board of foregin affairs, created after the suppression of the Boxer up- rising
 Tang Shao Vi, whom Minister Cheng is to succeed, has, it is learned, been se- lected to be Chinese governor of Mukden when the Manchurian capital Is turned over by the Japanese to the Chinese gov ernment, A short time ago he was off cially retired because he had practiced nepotism, but has been restored to full favor.
 Liang Tun Yen, who succeeds Sir Chen Tun Liang Cheng as minister to Wash ington, is at present Chinese customs tao tai at Tien Tsin. He speaks English per fectly and Is a graduate of Yale and man of advanced years.
 The return to Pekin of Sir Cheng, 1t is understood here. is ordered by the Elm press as an important step in the develop ment of reform administration which has been framed by the various boards that have visited all of the civilized worlds of the country in pursuit of the best mod ern ideas in government. It Is reported that Wu Ting Fang, who preceded Chen Tung Liang Chen as minister to Wash ington and was recalled to Pekn to fill a post in the Chinese foreign office, has now retired completpely from the govern ment service and is now living quietly in Shanghai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
CHARGED WITH MURDER,
1t Is Believed Mrs. sadek Killed Her
 Parents.

Chicago April 2S-A warrant charging Mrs. Sladek with the murder of her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Frank Mette, was taken out today. Mrs. Mette died several weeks ago and Frank Mette died on April 6. chemical analysis has shown that Mrs. Mette was poisoned by arsenic, and it is believed that her husbands death was caused in the same manner. There Is no direct evidence against Mrs. Sladek, but she has been under suspicion since the death of her mother. Three bothers of Mrs. Sladek are now critically ill., and 1t is believed by the police that she endeavored to poison them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
SITUATIONS WANTED.

YOUNG LADY i5 of pleasing appear sance, wants position in office to receive callers and as office assistant. Can prove q real help. Salary small. Address D. N, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
Family Poisoned by Canned Meat.

Atlanta, April 2S-A special to the Jour nal from Charlotte, N. C., says that as the result of ptomaine poisoning. two members of the family of H. Jordan, at Wadesboro, N. C., are dead and all the others of the family, excepting Mrs. Jordan, are suffering from the same cause. The lives of two are despaired of. The family has been dieting on canned meats, it Is reported, and it is believed that this caused the serious results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
BANKS MUST NOT USE
 POSTOFFICE FUNDS
Postmaster General Learns of Post masters Allowing Banks to Use
 These Deposits as Assets.

Washington, April 23.-(Special. 1.-The Postmaster General has discovered that in number of instances postmasters have contracted the habit of placing post office funds in banks for safekeeping, the bank making the money part of its assets.
 In an order issued today the head of the department cautions postmasters against this practice
 He says funds may be deposited for safekeeping only and under no circum- stances whatever are they to be used by the bank as a part of It's assets or be mingled with its regular deposits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
Special Ruef Venire.

San Francisco, April 2s-The last tales man of the venire John H. Curtis, mill manager. was examined today upon the resumption of the Ruef trial. He confessed to having fixed opinion as to the guilt or innocence of Ruef and was at once excused. This afternoon Judge Dunne ordered that fresh venire of seventy-fivo or one-hundred names be is- sued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
FOR SALE.

 $25O0-100 it. cor. 11th ave. and 17th St. s650o-Belt line cor 100x140, improved. sl5o0-6 houses, whites. 10th ave. 18th St., rents s576. s37.5O pr. ft.-10o it. improved, 24th St., near Sth Ave. s65OO-New 2-story res. 24th St. 1s and 14th Ayes.
 $65 pr ft.--Sth ave. and 18th St. cor. S16,500-Close in cor. N. side; rents s1620, $l5,000-Cor. 2nd ave. and 18th St. $5250-25x14o 2nd ave, near 18th St. S23, O00-3-story brick. 40x100; rents well. $12. .500-50x140 3rd ave. 18th and 16th Sts. $500 pr. ft.--1sth St. bet. 3rd and 4th ayes. $l5,0O0-3rd ave. cor. 50x100. improved. Central bus property pays D. c. S1S,o00-50x100 End ave. corner. s4Ooo-50x14O Ave. B 18th and 17th Sts..; ' improved. s2500-25x14O, Ave. C., near 21st St. l2,000-Handsome S. Highlands res, large lot.
 s10,5O0-E Elegant s. 12th Ave. home. S2S50-Rhodes' Circle lot. S6000-2-story res. "a blk. of s. a0th St.
 R. MCCONNELL & CO.,, Phone sl0. 2l07 3rd Ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
Old New York Records in EnoIand,

New York, April 23.-A resolution re- questing Mayor Mcclellan to communi- cate with Secretary Root with, view of obtaining from the British government the records of the New York board of aldermen covering the years from 1776 to 17S4, which disappeared during the period the country was under British mill itary law, was adopted by the board of aldermen today. It was learned only recently that these long missing records are now safe in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
ONE GENT 4 WORD.

RATES-One cent a word a dayJ no nd. taiSen for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
HELP WANTEp-FEMALE.

WANTED-Four experienced white wait resses for first-class American hotel. References required. Box 2S5, Florala,
 Ala. 4-24-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
Chattanooqa Southern Receiver.

Atlanta. April 2S.-Judge Don A. Par dee of the United States district court for the Fifth judicial district. today named a receiver for the Chattanooga Southern railroad. The clerk of the court would not permit the papers in the case to be seen until tomorrow, but the fact that the receiver was appointed, is matter of court record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
LOST SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST ST RAYED OR STOLEN.
 
 NOTICE-Strayed or stolen. from Empire, Ala, on or about March 1, 1907, one deep sorrel mare about years old reached mane; two or three white feet; weight about TOO pounds; when last heard from was going in direction of Flat Creek A liberal reward VII be paid for her return to Empire Coal Co.,. or any infor- nation leading to her recovery. Empire Coal Co. 4-19-7t LOST-A customer. by not listing your real estate for sale with Jerome A. Tucker Real Estate Agency. 4-21-7t
 FOUND.
 ~~S%(@~~-~@~~~~~~~O-0 FOuND-A customer for your real estate, if listed with Jerome A. Tucker Real Estate Agency. 4-2l-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
Royal Arch Masons In Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, April 2S.-(Special)-- Meridian chapter No. 25. Royal Arch Ma sons, is holding weeks convocation in this city. simplifying the royal arch de- grees by Grand Lecturer Edmund Sadler of Mississippi. There are to be two ses- sions daily until Saturday night. There are quite a number of distinguished Ma sons in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
REAL ESTATE.

~c~~~~~~~<~~~~~~@~~~-~~~-
 FOR SALE. 100x140 n. W. cor. Ave. B and 17th st.. prospective wholesale business property, Belt railroad up the alley, a bargain. can be had.
 80 acres 11R miles south of city; 50 acres In original timbeg, 30 acres cleared two room house, som0 fruit trees, $12OO; terms $500 cash, balance one. two and three years with interest.
 FOR RENT. No. l0l7 D. 14th st.. rooms and bath; s25.
 L. c. PETTYJOHN, Phones 1l01 and 465. 1S261A Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
MONE TO LEND
MISCELLANEOUS.

EARN a gold watch by working in spare moments; for particulars, write Eclipse Notion Co.,. Atlanta, Ga. 4-1S-7t ANY poor girl needing friendship, help,
 advice, etc, will find ready and willing assistance by applying to the matron of
 Salvation Army Rescue. Home, 33d st.
 and Ave. E, Birmingham, Ala 6-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
NEW BARGAINS FOR SALE
FOR SALE.

16,500-Brick store, 22nd st. Corner lot. Highland ave. s2000-57x2o0, 18th st., south. Five acres, Wade tract s55 per foot, 20ox24O, three railroads. s1S50-Lot. Waverly place. $50Oo-Res. 24th st., near 18th ave. S1500-90x100, 18th st., near Ave. IF" $30, ,o00-50x140. improved, End ave. SIP, 2,Ooo-Handsome residence on Highlands s2625-F and SSrd st., 1O0x19o, residences s1o,OOo-2 residences. West 10th. rents s1OoO
 w. B. LEEDY & GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
HELP WANTEp-MALE.

WINfTD~L1m6er graders f6at are thoroughly competent Yellow Pine as-
 sociation rules used; give references and name wages expected. The Hunnicutt- Neal Lumber Co.,, Vick, Ala. 4-1S-7t WANTED-A good blacksmith and ma chinist who can file circular saws; give references and state wages wanted per month. The Hunnicutt-Neal Lumber Co.,.
 Wick, Ala. 4-1S-1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-24
sALESMEN WANTED.

TED-Experienced speciality sales man to call on grocery trade with ad- vertised item; state age and experi- ence. s. B. D., care Age-Herald.