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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
FRIDAY NIGHT GHOSTS
 SEEN AT THE COUNTYfJA
BY CHARLES A. FELL.

Remember how hard it rained Friday night, and then how still, tranquil and peaceful everything was after the down. pour ceased? There was no moon. The sky was dark and the wind was cool and restless. Everything had a decided uneasiness close on toward midnight It seemed as if there might have been strife up among the clouds. while the elements below controlled themselves in suppressed excitement. An ideal night for spirits, was it not?
 As we approached the county bastile Git doesn't matter what they had me for. as that does not concern this story), but as we approached, the prison stood singularly black against the dark sky, standing there enclosed by heavy walls 20 feet high. Lights there were few around the jail one little incandescent globe burning in the jail yard, and from the window of the warden's office a faint glow shown, indicating light there Everything else around the place was black; very black; and uncomfortably so
 If you have never been in the county jail-perhaps not-in that much-dreaded and of late much talked of "Carbuncle, it is not probable that you are familiar with the lay of things. off from the main place of confinement, which faces tl.c rear of the court house, there stands the building in which are the kitchen, white womens ward and the hospital ward. Between this building and the main jail there is an alley way, perhaps uyida i'm W turns to the east around to the rear of the main building, at the northwest cor ner of the Big Rock" there stands the steel scaffold, faintly visible on dark night. The scaffold is fastened to the jail wall with big heavy steel chain.
 The trap doors of the scaffold hang down in exactly the same position in which they fell when the trigger was last pulled to break the neck of a convicted criminal-just hangs there in the same position as 1t did when a hemp rope encircled a humans neck: cut deeply into the flesh, strangled him; broke the neck; hung him, his feet dangling be- tween the doors until he was dead; and then justice had been meted out.
 The instrument of execution is indeed a singularly yet naturally horrible ob- ject.
 But Friday, unlucky Friday. Friday the day which has always broken criminals necks. That sixth day of the week has always been an ugly day, especially to the unfortunates confined in the prison. After the big clock just across the way in the tower of the Temple of Justice peals forth nine strokes. the hours grow long, wearisome, even creepy. At that hour all prison cells must be plunged into utter darkness, and then there is no sound. Not even whisper is heard among the prisoners after this silence hour.
 But last Friday night, that is the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
Oakland Results,

San Francisco, November 23.-The Gil- roy handicap, for a purse of s1,000, was the main feature of today's races at Elm eryville. The event was won by Peter Sterling with Moreland up. San Alviso, the favorite, finished second with Red Leaf third. Twenty nine bookmakers were kept busy around the betting ring. Summarizes:
 First race, five furlongs selling-Money MISS, 112 QKnapp), to 1, won; Creston Boy. 110 (Ross), Il to D, second; Billy May ham, Ill Davis), 10 to 1, third. Time, O.59 4-5.
 Second race five and one-half furlongs. purse-Husky l0s C. Miller), 12 to 1. won i; Darlington, l12 (Knapp), to l, second; i; Alta Dice, 109 (W. Miller), to O. third. Time, 1.07.
 Third race, seven and a half furlongs, selling-Calique, 1O4 (W. Miller), to ,. won; Willis Green, 105 (Moreland), 10 to l. second; yinton, 104 (Heatherton), 15 to l, third. Time :33 4-5.
 Fourth race, one mile and 50 yards, Gill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

There is whiz, cloud of dust, and that is all that is seen of the king. At Ba- yonne short while ago he was stopped like an ordinary mortal and answered the usual questions as to name. residence, and profession before the poor policeman discovered to whom he was talking. Twice the royal chauffeurs have given up their posts. 'The father of family" said one, II cannot uselessy risk my life'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

roy handicap-Peter Sterling, 1os (More- land), to l, won; San Alviso. 101 (Davls), to 1, second; Read Leaf, 96 Qsice), ' to i, third Time, AZ 1-5.
 Fifth race, one mile and 50 yards, sell ing-Pontotoc, 9s (Rice), to l. won; Mar tlnmas, 104 Davis, to 6, second; Fisher Boy, 1o7 e. Miller), 10 to l, third. Time. 143 3-5.
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs, purse-Arklirta, los (Ross), 8 to l, won; Sugar Maid, 109 CBuxton), 4 to 5, second; ; Silver Stocking, 104 Nynch), 10 to 1, third. Time 05 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

years have passed. one billion gallons of crude sewage daily. At present, says MT Case. nothing whatever is being done to check this appalling contamination Of great city's waters. His article, which bears the striking title, New Yorks Unclean Girdle,' is fully illustrated with remarkable photographs. It behooves ev- cry citizen to lose no time in reading this article and in taking it's lesson to heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

, we started out with. All lights except that in the yard and the one in the war l den's office, had been out for more than two hours and there was a deathly si- lence at the jail, The inside guards were l reading their newspapers without com ment and the jailor on the outside was 1 busy working on his books of record.
 The wind rose shortly after we entered and started to whistling werd, unwel- come tunes, sad and mournful in their every note. The big iron door locked with d great noise behind three new prisoners, and the slam echoed long and loudly through the corridors. Again everything settled down in silence and nobody spoke.
 It was Friday, the hangman's day.
 Twelve o'clock rang forth from the courthouse clock, and then horrible sen- sations began to come over everyone. The wind whistled more loudly than be- fore, and seemed more mournful. The spotted dog sleeping by the steam radla- tor got up uneasily, moved over and lay down close to the feet of one of the guards. The electric lights fickered and the pup whined in his sleep. Then there
 
 What was that? It was the muffled rattling of a chain, and then there was excitement among the negro women i'm prisoned in the basement below. The words of low but fervent prayers came up the stairs. Something terrible must have happened, yet there was no noise but the muffled rattling of a chain
 The jailor, with the two wardens, took bullseye lanterns and went below. They walked uneasily to the basement, opened the doors and found every woman in the place out of their cots and huddled up together in one corner. It looked as though they had stacked themselves up ten high in their apparent terror
 Ghosts were stalking abroad. and the women, after unstacking, declared that strange and horrible faces had appeared at the windows. There were a dozen or more, they said, and they had joined hands and danced a merry dance around the scaffold in the yard. Strange in form were they. not men, yet not women. Then the chain rattled. they said. when no one touched it, and the scaffold waved to and fro and then joined in the dance without the least noise desplte US cum bersome weight. light fantastic dance continued for ten minutes. Scaffold and spirits tripped up and down the jail yard. Then the moon came out from behind the clouds and the wierd scene was plainly visible. Then everything was calm and there was nothing unusual.
 Friday night" one of the negroes whispered. The ghosts of the hanged men had returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
"Snowdrift" at the Jamestown Exposl-
 fion

The Southern Cotton Oil company and the south are to be congratu- lated. "Snowdrift Hogless Lard" a southern product and the pride of the south, and all of the companys other standard products, received gold medals at the Jamestown Exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Greet, Dapple Gold, Sheer, Dr. McCluer, Lucy Young, 119.
 Third race, seven furlongs. selling Communipaw, 99; Coltness, 104; Frank Lord, 1O6; Conville, 1l9
 Fourth race, five furlongs selling Mackerel, 90; Florida Glen, 9S: Adrian, 9S; Kitty Smith, c. Fl. Shilling, 100; Orlan- dot, Sylvia G., 1O3; Esther Brown, 106.
 Fifth race, six furlongs, selling-Fay, 90; Refined, 99; Tinker, Katie Powers, 1oO; Lady Vincent 101; Charlie Thompson, 105; Gold Enamel, 10s.
 Sixth race, mile and an eighth-Docile. St. Noel, Matabon, Little Elkin, 102; Thistle Do.. 110
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
A Reckless Monarch,

It is curious, says a writer in the By stander, to watch the commotion that Alfonso's appearance in his motor car generally creates. As he comes tearing along at his usual breakneck speed two gendarmes stand ready for his arrival at every POO yards to keep the way clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
Stockholders MeetInu,

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the stockholders of the Ger mania Park association will be held on Monday, December g, 7:30 D. m., at Dunker's hall, 208-210 North Twentieth street. Il. HENIsCltEL,
 President. FRANK F. HARMS, Secretary.
 11-7-1724-12-1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Cheer up. The Hat Box is still running-handing them out, too. 219 N. 18th St. Nine teenth street runs in front of THE HAT B0X-you run in 21a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Do you want a nice, stylish suit, well made, of good mate rial? Then bring up your cash iers' checks and clearing house certificates in exchange for one.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

No time like the present to select Christmas gifts. We are daily putting aside our choicest articles. Only small deposit required. The newest designs in Parisian Novelties, Laces, Embroideries, etc. Mexican drawn work. White china for decorations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Dream? I should say not. I have stated facts; you must draw your own differences, and make the explanations. I cannot. Don't believe it? Well, could prove it if my friend Nunless Relyable was here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Scripture. Classy Lids of snap and vim at The Hat Box, 219 N. 18th st.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26

Just Billion, a formerly we'll known
and popular druggist of Welsh, but
now located at Jeanerette, spent Sun
dav here visiting his brother, Paul
Billion, manager of the Cooper Drug
Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26

Royaline Pills save Doctors Bills.
For sale bv Cooper Drug Co., and
Crescent Drug Store.
Paul w. Daniels, Rail Road Ave-
nue. and Elm Street, is the place for
everything fresh, and good to eat.
Mr.. Gouddeau, prominent attor.
ney OF Lake Charles, was transacting
business in onr city Wednesday.
For SALE: \ few sacks of Hon
duras seed rice, from imported seed
on sod. Inquire of Days Warehouse.
Miss Villa Limbocker, of Lake
Arthur, came up Saturday and is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas,
Skaggs.
Genuine Glidden Hog Wire, car
load received by Taught Lumber Co.
Inquire prices.
MISS ElVla GuiOt, of Jeanerette. is
visiting in Welsh this week, and is
the guest of Mr., and Mrs. Cleopha
BenOit.
Get my prices before buying Corn.
Oats, Bran or Polish.
a. r. Arceneaux.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Longenbach.
OF Iowa, spent Sunday and Monday
visiting Mrs. Longenbach's sister.
Mrs. D. r. Read.
Rev. A. B. WEIGH will occupy the
Presbyterian pulpit next Sunday in
lieu of Rev. Price, who is attending
the State SYNOD.
Paint! Paint! Paint. Use Devoe
Lead and Zinc. 1t is the best and
goes further. For sale by Taught
Lumber Company.
Miss Jessie Findley, one of the
teachers of Roanoke, spent Saturday
and Sunday as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. D. r. Read.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Carter went to
Lake Charles Sunday evening, where
they will spend few days visiting
and friends.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26

| JuSI Dillon, formerly we'll known
and popular druggist of Welsh, but
now located at Jeanerette, spent Sun
day here visiting his brother, Paul
Billion, manager of the Cooper Drug
Store.
For Ache orPain
For Sprain or Bruise,
RoYALINE OIL
Is the thing to use.
Try it and you will use nothing else.
That's the way they all do. % cents,
90 cents. For sale by Cooper Drug
Co., and Crescent Drug Store.
Messrs. +. S. Wood and Alex Me.
Cullough, OF Houston, Texas, arrived
in Welsh Tuesday Mr.. Mccullough
is a practical oil well man and is 60
ing to work on Mr.. Woods old well,
known rs the McFaddin well, with the
hope of making a producer out of it,
Ii he is successful and discovers Suf.
ticiently encouraging signs of oil, he
will put down several new wells on
Mr.. Woods land in the near future.
Sweet-Orr OverallS in pin checks,
for summer wear. at Paul w. Daniels.
One more change in the faculty of
the city schools was made necessary
this week by the resignation of Miss
Bessie Allen, teacher of room two.
Fortunately Miss Cora Miller, form
er teacher in the schools here, was at
liberty and took the position, so that
the work will go on with only such iu-
convenienceS as necessarily occur in
the change of teachers, even though
both teachers are equally qualified.
If you wish to keep dry, 90 to Paul
w. Daniels for MackintOSheS. Slick
ers, Rubber Boots, Over Shoes, Hats,
and Parasols.
Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Calkins, and
Joe, and Mr.. Calkins' father, left on
No. Thursday for California, where
they will spend six or eight weeks Wis
ting friends and relatives. They will
likely 60 as far north US Portland,
Oregon, before their return. 1t is the
present intention for grandfather
CalkinS to remain in California for
some considerable time, as it is hoped
that the change of climate may prove
beneficial to his health.
Wanted-Chickens, eggs, butter amp
country produce at p. w. Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Kiblinger,
of Belle Center, Ohio, and Mr.. and
Mrs. a. P. Kiplinger. of Lima, Ohio.
who have been spending the past three
weeks as guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. JOS. G. Kiplinger, left for
their home on the early train Monday
morning. While here they have Wis
tied various places Of interest and en-
jOyed their time to the fullest. They
have made many friends here who
wish them prosperity on their home
ward journey.
Farmers and HOrsemen!
We received a telegram
from 6. A. Ssxby, who
wishes to announce to his
patrons and friends that
he is coming with two ex-
ira good and we'll bred
horses, which will be for
service at his barn.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26

Rice Bran at Jones Bros.
Fresh meats of all kinds at Daniels.
LIE Robinson was transacting bus
mess in Jennings Wednesday.
Dried Apricots, Figs, and Applet,
aPaul w. Daniels.
Ed Clark made a business trip to
Lake Charles Tuesday morning,
New line of Gents and Boys Sus-
Rnders, at Paul W. Daniels.
". T. Hutcheson was a business
visitor to Lake Charles Tuesday.
Samuel Blackboard was a business
visitor to Lake Charles Thursday.
Chas. P. Martin, of Lake Charles,
vas visitor TO our city Wednesday.
Joe Villien was business visitor
OAeparish seat Tuesday morning.
Prof. j. NJ. Nelson of Crowley, was
business visitor in Welsh Wednes-
day.
We hsye just received fine line of
Mating and Rugs, at Welsh Furni-
hre Store.
Warner Byerly, the expert painter,
! painting Paul w. Daniels store
ibis week
Genuine Glidden Hog Wire, car
6sd received by Taught Lumber Co.
inquire prices.
not how cheap nor how good, but
Nh' The best at the lowest prices at
Daniels.
afseAlice Derouen, of Lscasine, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Cleopha Ben
sIt this week.
hyOu are intending to study piano,
solaF Or vocal music, see Mrs. H.
y. Grain.
~ Morton, of Champaign, Illi-
'''sl vas in Welsh on business Sat-
adaY afternoon.
suEn, Oats, Bran and Polish at the
sO0s Warehouse. Best feed for the
aa money,
1s'en Tor the wedding bells, they
y ringing before many days, un-
= al signs fail.
ssafn.s Fertilizer, the best in the
at the lowest prices.
A. r. Arceneaux.
= Booze, leading merchant of
me, was a business visitor in
"'ad Wednesday.
save you money on your
supply of feed.
a. r. Arceneaux.
- Grace Patterson entertained a
~ lae Welsh young people at her
'O0'h Of town Friday evening.
p,s' aase Just received a fine line of
ms, and Rugs, at Welsh Furni-
j, Roach went to Lafayette Tues
5aOoking after the interests of the
o'aV0 agency at that place.
ISL, Y llns Of novelties, in collars,
S'ss. bags purses, lace purses,
= Paul W, Daniels.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26
Guilty!

A complete history of the famous
"Batson" case. A limited number
for sale. Price twenty-five cents,
post paid. Address Irvine & Irvine,
booksellers, Lake Charles, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26
On The Safe Side.

ON Inc SAFE Side.
Neglected Coughs and Colds put one
on the unsafe side. There is no need
to take these chances. Royaline
Cough Cure, taken in time, will quick
ly put you on the safe side. You will
find nothing better for Coughs, Colds,
Group and Whooping Cough. Con-
tains no opium. Pleasant, Safe, Sure.
Keep it on hand. Is cents. Money
back if you want it. Get a bottle to-
day. For sale by Cooper Drug Co.,
and Crescent Drug Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26
COAL! COAL!! COAL!!!

See Armstrong before placing your
order for COAL for use in your pump
ing plant, All kinds OF coal. Prices
right.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26

lNOL HOW cheap, out now
good. Our groceries are
the best. p. w. Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Brackney,
prominent planters and poultry rails
ers of Hayes, were business visitors
in Welsh last Saturday.
Paint. Paint! Paint. Use Deyoe
Lead and Zinc. 1t is the best and
goes further. For sale by Taught
Lumber Company
Dulya Benolt came up Sunday from
Millerville. He brought back his lit
tie sister Amy who had been spending
some time at Millerville.
Miss Bessie Allen went to Man
chester, La, Tuesday, where she will
spend a few days visiting her parents,
before returning to Welsh.
Slabs For Sale: Fifty cents per
load. Get your summers wood while
the roads are good. At A. B. Clark,
u miles southwest of Welsh. 43
Prof. Philips, Jno. Cosner, and
Lawrence Dautel took in the Gulf
Coast Field Meet at Lafayette Satur.
day, and report an excellent time.
For SALE: From on4 to twenty-five
lots on the east side of my place at
$50 per lot. Mrs. joseph Ladd.
Welsh, La.
The w. c. 7. U. will meet next
Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock, at
the home of Mrs, F. c. Bower.
Mrs. F. G.. Bower, president.
Why do you scratch? Royaline
letter Ointment will stop that Itching
or your money back. 30 cents. For
sale by Cooper Drug Co., and Cres-
cent Drug Store.
L. M. Harris has received a fine
specimen of the animal that has made
Missouri famous, last Wednesday by
express from West Plains, Missouri.
d. r. January, State feed inspector
of Crowley, La, was in this section
for several days this week, inspecting
the various feeds being used in this
region.
Crepe Paper, white, plain
and figured.
Tissue Paper, assorted
Journal Book Store.
There are many tonics in theland,
AS by the papers you can see:
But none of them can equal
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Cooper Drug Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craig went to
San Antonio, Texas, Friday to enjoy
a short visit with Mrs. Craig's rela-
tionS. They expect to be back in
about two weeks.
Mrs. H. M. Grain, graduate in
piano, guitar, and vocal music, with
Is years experience in teaching, offers
her services as a teacher to the pat
rons of music of Welsh.
Wall Paper? Yes we have the finest
line of samples in the city and invite
you to call and look at them. Our
goods are right, and so are our
prices. Journal Book Store.
Jno. Landry, OF Jeanerette, arrived
in Welsh Friday. He has accepted
position in the Rebert Ice Cream Par
lor, and will dispense cream and cold
drinks to the people OF Welsh in the
future.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26
Farmers and HOrSemen!
LETTER TO J. W. BARGER.
Welsh, La.

Dear Sir; The cost of a gallon Of
paint put-on is about S., no matter
what paint you buy.
100 Gallons DevOe nut-on Q 5OO
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26
SOuthern Pacific Time Card.

Nos. and s night trains.
Phone 81 for further information.
!. F. Tubs, Agent.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-26

The strongest paint is the one that
takes least gallons; least gallons to
buy: least gallons to paint; and the
strongest paint is the one that wears
longest.
These lessons are useful.
Yours truly,
% +. w. DEVOE & co.
Taught Lumber Co. sells our paint,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
WELL ]! WELL!! WELL "!

The "select' few office holders had their pay increased few days ago. and what's more agreeable to them, it's as much as they expected. But we didn't see where the laborers got any increase-we mean the men who actually work and earn more than they receive; but of course that gang don't count, only on electloh day. We'll, goodness knows the tax payers pockets are being called on heavily enough without increasing the pay of those who work only 6 few hours per day. However, the writer of this ad had a dream the other night. He dreamt the water board took up the water meter ques- tion again and found that the manu- featuring concerns and the poor down-trodden N. Y., N. Il. ana n. railroad were being furnished with water at a price which is less than IL costs the city to deliver it. We'll De- fore the dreamer woke up 1t turned out that the water commissioners "cut out" the rate of + cent per loo gallons and made the lowest rate to read 1 cent per 100 gallons. we never believe in dreams, but if the commissioners did make that change in water rates there would be enough money made to counteract the above increase in wages. Now if the above board would meet at some hotel or restaurant and have tea party or coffee party (nothing stronger)' they might see where they could turn in something to the taxpayers. UT course if the tea and coffee served at this party does not come from our store there's no knowing what they Il do or what they'll drink before re- tiring. But remember, If it's our quality their brains will act correctly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Gaelic League Concert.

The following is the program which will be rendered tomorrow evening at the concert which is to be given at the Jacques opera house by the James Meagher branch of the Gaelic league:
 Harp solo-Irish Airs .. ......
 .......... Mrs T. J. McLarney Solo-"Leprehaun". John E. Lynch Solo-"The Last Rose of Summer"
 .... .......... Miss Mamie Fay Mandolin solo-Irish Airs ......
 .... .. Miss Katherine Sullivan Solo-"O'Donnell Aboo" .......
 .... ........ Peter F. RadicaI Solo-"I Dreamt l Dwelt in Mar
 ble Halls. Mrs William Monagar Violin solo-Irish Airs .... ....
 ...... Miss Josephine Mcknight Solo-"Believe Me, if all those En-
 dearing Young Charms" .....
 .... ...... .. Edward Downe. Harp solo-Irish Airs .... ....
 .... ...... Mrs T. J. McLarne. Solo-"Farewell, but Whenever
 You Welcome the Hour" .....
 .... ....... Miss Mamie Fla! Solo-"The Irishman" P. F. Radical Mo Vellia Sthor" .... .... ....... John E. Lyncl Accompanies, Mrs Georgiana Wolf and Miss Eulalia Madden.