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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
 Strikers Return to Work

Richmond, Va, January 27-The strk- ing plasterers, numbering 100, at the Jamestown exposition have returned to work after two weeks idleness. Only one firm of contractors were affected by the strike. but this was large one. The strikers only gained one of their de- mands-that of being paid off on the scaf- fold. The demand for increase of wages from & to St a day was not granted them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.
Emperor William Issues New
 Ordinance.

Berlin, January 27.-Emperor Williams birthday was celebrated today by the populace throughout the country. The emperor and members of the imperial family appeared on the streets and were cheered enthusiastically.
 The city Is brilliantly illuminated to- night. Emperor William today issued an ordinance that henceforth penalties for les masjeste will only be inflicted upon those who commit the offense with reconciliation and evil intent and not upon those who do 1t through ignorance or thoughtlessness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
W. B. carswell Dies.

Abbeville, Ga, January 27.-W. B. Cars well, one of the victims of the shooting which followed schoolboy fight at the Georgia Normal college, died from his wounds today. r. l.. Carswell, his brother, Is in critical condition and it is feared he cannot survive. Young Lamar Carswell and Fletcher Mcleod will prob ably recover Jack Brophy, charged with the shooting, has not yet been appre- hended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
Lieut.. MccuTIouah Disappears.

Havana, January 2I.-Lieut. Chas r. Mccullough. of the Fifteenth cavalry was reported missing today. and there were fears expressed that he had possibly met with foul play, as he was known to have had considerable sums of money in his possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 There aren't half as many diseases as there are alleged ways to cure them,
 A woman seems to be afraid that if she wore real shoes her feet might not get wet.
 A college education keeps many a boy from not having an excuse for being sup ported by his father.
 If woman can't brag about her hus- band for anything else, 1t will be about how near he came to going into the min istry when he was young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
River Conditions Favorable.

Memphis, Tenn.. January 27.-Condtions as to the levees in this district tonight are considered favorable, and if the anti cipated stage of 40 feet is not exceeded, in which it is believed now, serious breaks will result from the rise. Tonight the gauge here registered 35,S, a rise of six-tenths for the past twenty-rour hours. The work of strengthening the several weak points along the levee is progress ing satisfactorily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
Bull and Buffalo Fight.

Fl Paso, Tex, January 27-Ten thou sand persons gathered at the Jaurez Plaza De Terres to witness a fight be- tween Buffalo and a bull, in which the Buffalo was the victor. During the pre- liminary bull fights, Compleo, a matta- dore, was tossed over the fence by bull which then jumped the fence, landing on the mattadore. who was seriously in inrel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
cIark's Appointment Assured.

Baltimore, Md, January 27.-It is un- derstood that the appointment of Prof. William Bullock Clark of the ohnsHop- kins university to the direetorship of the United States Geological survey had practically been decided upon. His ap- pointment will be as successor to Charles D. Walcott, who resigned to become head of the Smithsonian institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
oqIebay Arrived Last Nloht.

E. W. Oglebay, director in the Tennes- see-Republic companies, arrived in Bir- mingham last night and is registered at the Hillman. John W. Gates. L. C.. Hanna and Grant B. sehley. of the Ten nessee-R Republic boards, will reach here tomorrow The party will inspect the Tennessee companys extensive develop ment work at Ensley and at the mines of the Pratt division. The visitors will remain here until Wednesday, and per- haps longer.
 When the directors were in Birming- ham last March they inspected all their properties and outlined plans for great expansion in the district. Those plans were developed and are being executed as rapidly as possible. Work now under way calling for an expenditure of about Ss0O0,o0O will be completed some time next year. In the meanwhile other extensions will be considered, and within the next four or five years the Tennessee -Repub- lie will spend, it is said, between twenty and thirty million dollars here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
Died Toqether.

Camden, N. J., January 27-With arms entwined, an unknown young man and young woman stood on the tracks of tho Pennsylvania Electric railway over New ton creek today and calmly waited until a nelectric train ran them down. Both were killed and their bodies were hurled into the water. The body of the young woman. who was about p years old, was recovered and brought here. The body of the man has not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
John F. Maqner Dead.

St. Louis, Jan aary 27.-John F. Magner associate editor of the Star-Chronicle and one of the best known newspaper men in St. Louis died suddenly at his home to- day from hemnaorrhage of the stomach He was born in St. Louis in 1855. For all most a year his health has been declin- inn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
Will Persue Raisuli.

Tangier, January 27.-Operations for the pursuit of Raisuli will be begun tomor- row with bombardment of Zellals fortress, in which Raisuli is surrounded. Large quantities of artillery and ammu- hilton have been forwarded to the front and number of the friendly tribes will participate in the attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Forty state legislatures are turning out laws, wise and unwise, by the ream It begins to look as if MT. Taft would have to pack that dress suit case again. He is needed at Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The legislature that elected Guggen- helm senator is framing up an anti cartoon bill. It certainly needs one, for it is beyond disinfectants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

lives and moves, and that he is becoming more and more desirous of conforming to all the laws that have been enacted for the protection of society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Kansans say they have not elected an United States senator in eighteen years. The machine has shut them out. This was notably the case when Curtis was elected senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Twelve men who have not read about the Thaw case are wanted as jurymen, and when they are found there will be on hand twelve incompetent cranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The petition against Senator Shoot was seventeen miles long, but it proved unavailing. He is to keep his seat, and will probably be reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

It is a pity that Chancellor Day and Sir Alexander Swettenham cannot be caged together and put on the vaude- vile circuits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The Swettenham-Davis incident has run it's course, doing no harm to any body. It was not loaded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Naturally the pictures of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw do not agree. They cover her entire public career and some are younger than others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

His health and the subpoena servers have led James Stillman to conclude that he must continue to live abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Birmingham is to have the pleasure of seeing the peerless Lillian Russell this week in straight" comedy, in which she has made good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Guggenheim is a millionaire and he lives in New York. These qualifca- tions are all Colorado demands in her senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Albany, N. T.. begins to think it holds the next President. His name is Hughes and he wears whiskers to beat populite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Impure milk kills 5000 babies a year in New York, and no adulterator of milk is ever brought to punishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Nothing has been heard of the water wagon lately. It is probably in the ditch somewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Prof. Starr says that the whites in the Congo lose their moral sense. It can be done right here at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The people along the Ohio and the Mississippi begin to wish they had not asked for deeper channel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The Standard Oil company says in its pleading 1t is not guilty. but those pleadings have not been O. K'd by n jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

W. R. Hearst appeared in Congress last Monday, creating there a genuine sensation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Platt and Depew are trying to re- cuperate outside the glare of the lime- light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The legislature proposes to label the lobbyists along with other questionable things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Broken down airships that never did fly can be bought for a song nowadays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Let us be thankful that the Thaw trial rests on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Senator Dryden is rapidly acquiring the anxious look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Below-zero weather is fashionable in many states, but not in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

The President breakfasts on hard. boiled eggs without shells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

B. B. Conner is ambitious to go down in history as the busy governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Chairman Shonts simply couldn't re- sist the temptation to quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Jack Frost has paid that delayed cal at last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Alabama declines to add to the boy ish exuberance of the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Senator Bailey Is wearing sticking plaster, but he was reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8. 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

| auu WuSu luSy are lOuuu lueIS Will be on hand twelve incompetent cranks.
 Impure milk kills 5000 babies a year in New York, and no adulterator of milk is ever brought to punishment His health and the subpoena servers have led James Stillman to conclude that he must continue to live abroad 1 1 w. R. Hearst appeared in Congress last Monday, creating there a genuine sensation.
 The legislature proposes to label the lobbyists along with other questionable things.
 Broken down airships that never did fly can be bought for song nowadays. 1
 Below-zero weather is fashionable in many states, but not in Alabama.
  B. B. Conner is ambitious to go down in history as the busy governor.
  Senator Bailey is wearing sticking plaster, but he was reelected.
 
 Alabama declines to add to the boy ish exuberance of the senate.  Chairman Shonts simply couldn't re- sist the temptation to quit.
 
 The President breakfasts on hard boiled eggs without shells. Let us be thankful that the Thaw trial rests on Sunday. -------s~-- Senator Dryden is rapidly acquiring the anxious look.
 Jack Frost has paid that delayed call at last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28

W. D. Lanier and A J. Eaton, Jr.. are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Heraid in It's circulation department
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-06-21

gave his undivided attention to that
part of the stock known as wet gro
cercS." Mr.. Lincoln, on the other
hand, having a keen appetite, devoted
himself to the crackers and cheese.
smoked behring's and other edibles at
the dry end Of the shop. This happy
adjustment rivaled the familiar case
of Jack Sprat and bis congenial spouse,
but the meager stock could not long
withstand the inroads Of hunger at the
one end and thirst at the other, and a
crisis came which required the sale Of
the remnant Of stock. The purchaser
defaulted, and Mr.. Lincoln was left to
pay all the iabilties-a task which
plagued him for several years. There
by he had impressed upon him legal
proposition that n partner is liable in
solido.
1t is related that Mr.. Lincoln bought
barrel Of a customer, in the bottom
Of which. among other rubbish. was
found a copy Of 'Blackstone's Com
mentaries." This was a great find for
the law student. but as the book there
after engrosSed his attention the gro
Gerry business collapsed. Thus ended
the first lesson.-J. V. Quarles in Put
MANS.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-06-21
he HAD HIS DOSE.
An Incident Of the Terrible Battle uf
Montmirail.


In February, 1914. the French army
made a heroic stand against the allied
forces of Europe. and in one week re-
trieved for a short but glorious period
It's lost prestige. Though composed
largely of half raw recruits, it escaped
from the very center of 100000 foes,
attacked an army Of 10000 men, won
4 battles and captured 6S cannon. 5
generals and $4,000 prisoners.
After the terrible fight at Montmirail
Major Bancel, staff surgeon to the
guard. was attending the wounded as
well as he could, close behind the col
nmns still engaged. Looking up from
pne unfortunate man whose wounds
be was dressing. he perceived within
d short distance an old mounted chas-
Beur Of the guard who was TRANQUILITY
smoking his pipe and watching the
surgeon.
Rancel did not at first pay any at
tention to him. BY and by he noticed
the man again. still in the same pos
ture. TRANQUILITY smoking his pipe.
"What are you doing there?" cried
the surgeon.
"Smoking.' answered the man
"Does the major forbid me to smoker
"What!' returned the officer. Aren't
you ashamed to be loafing around here
while your comrades are covering
themselves with glory?"
The chasseur blew out cloud OF
smoke and, driving his right spur into
bis steed, made him execute halt
turn. Then he said, taking his pipe
out of his mouth:
Look, major. Don't you think
have got my dose as it is? Can I dc
anything more?'
The major looked. The chasseur't
leg was shot off half way between thu
knee and the ankle. so that his left foo
was hanging and dangling against hi
horse. The veterans question required
no answer. But it may be surmise(
what care and attention the surgeon
lavished on the imperturba BILE chas
seur.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-06-21
a a .jIInohie RirdU

In the West Indies is found bird
called the sunset bird. because half an
hour before sunset and half an hour
before sunrise it utters it's peculiar cry
Of "Soleil coucher!" The natives call
it tumble BIRD "a bird possessed Of
the deviD and say that to kill it would
bring death to its slayer. Another bird
found in the same region is the "Sou-
friere bird" which makes it's home
near the volcano of Soufriere, and
among the natives there is a strong be-
lief that the first individual to see this
bird will die. while the most horrible
torture by evil spirits awaits the man
who kills Minneapolis Journal.
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LlNCOLN'S GROCERY.
Result Of One Partners Hunger and
the Other Partners Thirst.

the Other Partners Thirst.
a giant in stature. he was as awk-
ward as he was strong. His rustic APP
pearance was enhanced by an III fitting
suit Of homespun. Thus at the head of
the OK team he made his debut in the
outer world, without means, without
education, without influence. This may
seem sorry beginning, but let 1t be
remembered that if on that day he had
graduated from Harvard in fashion
able coat the gates of history would
probably have been closed against him.
Mr.. Lincoln's first business venture
resulted In downright failure. He
formed partnership with one Berry,
under the firm name Of Berry s. Lin
coin, to carry on grocery, for the plr-
chase price Of which the firm note was
given. Berry was a jolly, irrespo
soul. who was born thirsty and who
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-06-21
Lands tor Sale.

I will sell the following lands
on easy terms:
Township l55 Range 81,
SW4 Sec. l, SW4 Sec. 6.
NE4 Sec. 9. NW4 Sec. 10
SEA and SW1 Sec. ~, 800 acres
NE4 Sec. 30.
Township 1876 Range 81.
E9 Sec. 2, $50 acres.
NE4 Sec. 26 NW4 Sec. 20
Township l57 Range 81,
SW4 Sec. %. SCI Sec. 81
and lot 2 Sec. l, 1876, So.
Township l56 Range g..
SW4 Sec. 3, Sci and SW4 Of
NW4 Sec. 4, 800 acres.
John W. Maher,
Devils Lake, N. D.
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Call Early For Good Ones.

At the end of big ball one Of the
guests went into the cloakroom at 3
in the morning to put on his things,
and the attendant came forward with
a coat.
'That isn't my coat" said the guest.
milne is perfectly new one"
"A new one? Oh, I haven't any new
coats left after half-past 12."-Sourire.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-06-21
The Human Brain.

The human brain has not steadily
Increased since paleolith;c times, and
as Professor Lancaster tells Us, by
way Of concrete illustration, the brain
Of Isaac Newton was not much larger
than that of an Australian black
+ London Outlook. 81: -: -
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-06-21
ENGLISH Jurors Remuneration

The scale of remuneration of English
common jurymen Is absurd. In civil
case in England common juryman is
allowed shillings ($1.25) day for "a
view"-that is, for inspecting any prop
erty or thing in dispute-but otherwise
he is, in law. not entitled to any re-
Enumeration. 1t is usual, however, in
the high court to give him fee Of
shilling and in the counties 8 pence.
Special jurymen receive much higher
remuneration. The fee in the county
court is l shilling a case. in the may
or's court 2 pence and in the London
sheriff's court pence.-Chambers
journal.
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N OF Hopeful.

"'Tis a fine, elegant husband you
have, ma'am," said Maggie. Him and
me was talkin' about Ireland this
mornn' He's Travelled rs far as many
a gentleman. And there amt many
husbands as good to their wives,
ma'am. Look how he brings you let
tuces and things from the market. But
dear. dear! That kind never lives
long"-Eewark News.
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Won1erfui Effect,

Mrs. Money Bags--I hear you have
spent great deal of your time In
Itafy7 Mrs. Parvenu-Oh, yes, my
dear; we're quite itaIicized.-Prince.
ton Tiger, .,.4 s.s5zst 49,.
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lndependent Criticism,

A little girl sat gazing fixedly at the
new bonnet of one Of her mothers WIS.,
itors until the caller slnilingly asked,
"Do you like it. my dear?'
The child innocently replied: Eyes.
l do. Mamma and Aunt Milly said it
was perfect fright, but it doesn't
brighten me bit"
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He who commits an injustice is ever
Rers it.-Plato.
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!. The tears Of the night equal thu
smiles of the day.-Rousseau. 2
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-10-18
CONTINUED

"What?"
ooh. there amt much to say This
~ the lady we brought aboard last
night that's all"
WHO gave you permission?'
Nobody. There wasn't time
There wasn't time, eh? Which one
Of you conceived the novel scheme of
slowing away ladies' IN your cabln2
Whose is she? Quick, Answer me-"
indignation was vibrant In his voice.
OH the girl cried. her eyes widen
ing darkly. She stood slim and pale
and slightly trembling.
His words had cut her bitterly,
though through it all he had scrupu-
lorsly avoided addressing her.
The captain turned to GleniStcr, who
had entered and closed the door.
us this your work? Is she yOurs?"
mo" he answered quietly, while
DcXtry rhimnd in:
Better hear details. captain. before
you make breaks like that. We helped
the lady side step some sailors last
niglit. and We most got left doing il.
II was up - her to make a quick get
away. 80 we helped her aboard
"A poor story! What was she run
ming away FROM He still addressed
the NON, ignoring her completely till.
with hOarSc voice, she broke in:
You mustn't talk about me that
way | can answer your questions.
It's trie-I ran away. | had to. The
sailors came after me and fought with
these men. | had to get away quickly.
and Jour friends helped me on here
from gcntlcmanly kindness, because
they saw me unprotected. They are
still protecting Inc. I can't explain
how important 1t Is for me to reach
Nome on the first boat, because il isn't
ny secret. 1t was important enough
to make me leave my uncle at Seattle
ut an hours notice when we found
there was no one else who could 90.
That's all I can say. l tool my maid with
me, but the sailors caught her just as
She was following me down the ships
ladder. She had my bag of clothes
when they seized her. l cast off the
rope ana royed ashore as fast AS |
could. but they lowered another boat
ana followed me-"
The captain eyed her sharply. and
his grim lines softened a bit, for she
was clean cut and womanly and utter.
iy out Of place. He took her in shrewd.
ly, detail by detail, then spoke directly
to her:
My dear young lady, the other ships
viii! got there just as quickly as ours,
maybe more quickly. Tomorrow we
strike the ice pack, and then it is all
q matter Of luck"
Yes, but the ship l left won't get
there"
At this the commander started and,
darting a great. thick fingered hand at
her. spoke savagely:
whats that? What ship? Which
one did you come from? Answer me-"
THE Ohio" she replied, with the
effect Of a hand grenade. The master
glared at her.
1.-THE Ohio! Good God! You dare
to stand there and tell me thatT" He
turned and poured his rage upon tha
others.
"She says the Ohio. dye hear? You've
ruined me. I'll put you In %irons-all Of
you, The Ohio!'
what dye mean? What's up"
"What's mp. There's smallpox aboard
The Ohio! THIS girl has broken quar-
antine. The health inspectors bottled
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