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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-29

Well SAID Mrs. Prentice with smile. after
his warfare he always find peace up here, and he
generally comes when he is worn out and put him
to bed and wait him and him back until all
of sudden he looks at his watch Jumps up and runs
back to his work Just he used to in his games
when he a boy.
1t seemed the natural thing in the world for
the old lady to kiss Hope good night and to wish her
peaceful sleep and to tell her that if she must go
by the early train breakfast would be ready
AS Hope sank into sumber, the strong. splendid
face of Sterling Prentice staring at her in the
moonlight from the gilt frame the opposite wall.
When Hope returned from her vacation big things
going The whole financial world in
whrl of readJustment. Capitalists and brokers.
presidents and directors. hurrying to New
Office under strain; all the other vacations
had been Cancelled The chief secretary gave her
hurried welcome Mr.. Prentice has asked for YOU
several times" he said.
Office AS She opened the door she saw the signs of
disorder, of chairs dsarranged. of articles of
their places. Prentice standing at the desk
holding book in his hand She had proceeded only
came in without knocking. The veins were big on
their foreheads. There a look of fight in their
faces 1t was evident that the interview which had
just closed was to be reopened. She did not know
somewhat back of the big globe and stood there and
waited.
Instantly the storm burst The men demanded
Prentice 5 answer. First and then another broke
in sudden hull Prentice picked up the gage of battle
and hurled his words In real the soldiers calm
their nerves. take steady aim and fire, science pre-
siding over the encounter; but here were men fight
ing face to face. Here were the human elements
Contending at close range Here those persona,
vital clashes which in the days of Heroes phys
ical but which in these modern times bring
scintiant conflict all the resources of the mind 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-29
THIRD ASSIST N T
By CHESTER Pc AXE
Drawings by w. v. Cahill

SIS HOPE OLIVER should have
changed at the junction; but she
did not hear the call of the brake
man, and her veil hid her closedeyes
so that he could not know she was
fast asleep Nor did she come to
consciousness until the conductor
asked for her ticket. Then she found
that her car had been shifted to the
spur that ran eight miles to the viii
lage of Thurmont. mountain set
Element out of the way of the world
and largely out of it's knowledge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-29

cepton instead of single person. Perhaps YOU may
have heard of hirn-Sterling Prentice,
Yes said Hope.
In my old fashioned way am hoping and pray
ing for the time when he will give UP all this striving
and terrible money making and spend more of his
time with his old mother at his old home. He is the
best boy that ever lived
Hope wanted to laugh The idea of calling Sterling
Prentice boy seemed thoroughly incongruous
that it amounted to proclamation Sterling Prentice.
the autocrat the genius, the master of men called
boy, 1t was absolutely ridiculous; and vet what
of love. of implicit exhaustless affection,
beneath that mothers measurement of the mani
Mrs. Prentice had once known Oliver: that is.
girl with whom she used to go to school in the long,
long years married clergyman named Oliver Her
Herbert and she was one of the finest girls
that ever lived. After they were married smallpox
broke out in the parish. and Mrs Oliver-her
was Lucy-Lucv Oliver-went among the sick and
saved more than one life; but that years and
years ago and she had lost track of both the preacher
and his wife. This recital went prettily and
Hope said nothing at the time for big lump
rising in her throat. and it not until she
quered her emotions that she told Mrs Prentice that
the Rev. Ripley Oliver her father, and that
Lucy Oliver was her mother. The mother had died
than twenty years before, and the father
vived his wife fifteen years.
Now this brought the old lady and the young lady
very close together but somehow Hope could not
tell her that she employed in her sons office.
Fortunately Mrs. Prentice deeply engaged in
talking about the big boy about how he tried to get
her to travel. about the modern Improvements
which he had introduced into the house against her
wishes. eliminating in private telephone
Still" she added "he generally has his way,
except that he does not from this old place.
Here have lived. and here intend to remain. and
| tell him that if he thinks of making money
than he does of visiting his mother it shows how
badly the city is corrupting his proper sentiments
and obligatio ions
Il do not think it can be that" said Hope Il
suppose 1t IS the love of mastery in him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-29

Ii you will direct me to the
house, | can do the rest
The old lady smiled.
Il suppose you are one of
the independent young
women who take care of
themselves.
=" Except in a strange
town where there is not a
good hotel replied Hope
with a smile.
Never mind, I'll have
your suit case brought up,
and in the meanwhile you
might want to go to your
room.
Oh. y protested the
young woman, realizing
the meaning of the old
lady's invitation. you
must not do that! | had
no intention of asking such
kindness. Twas just alone
and did not know what
to do, and came to you for
a little advice. l couldn't
think Of
Ny dear, it is all right.
| am sure you will find
this place safe, and" with
a little laugh that seemed
to please her, Il think you
will find it respectable.
So there was nothing
to do but to walk up the
splendid steps to the in
viting porch and then to
the broad. beautiful hall.
Surprises followed one
another quickly; but Hope
was not prepared when en-
terlng the living room to
stand before a life size por-
trait of-Sterling Prentice!
That's my son." said
the old lady. Il cannot
make him stay here with
me. and l cannot stand
city noise: so | am afraid
you will find portraits of
him in almost every room.
When he comes home he
says he feels as though he
was an audience or a re-
ception instead of a single T
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
BILLS OF INTEREST TO
JEFFERSON COUNTY
John, Ragsdale and Haley Present
Measures in the Lower
House.

Montgomery, February 13.-(Special)-
The following bills of interest to. Jeffer-
son county We're introduced in the house
today:
H. b. 694, by Mr.. John-To amend Sec
tons 171S 1719. 1870 of the code. as amend
ed by act of October l, 1903. Judiciary
II, b. 695-To amend and re-enact Sec
ton 1853 of the code Judiciary.
II. B, 696, by Mr.. John-To further pro-
vide for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails. Revision of laws.
II. b. 697, by Mr.. Ragsdale with notice
and prooD-To amend an act entitled an
act to establish the city court of Bes-
semer approved February 2S 1901. Local
legislation.
II. b. 40, by Mr.. Haley with notice
and proof)-Authorizing and directing the
treasurer of Jefferson county to pay out
of the treasury of Jefferson county to the
assistant city attorney of the city of Bir-
mingham the sum OF $50 per month for
prosecuting state cases in the police court
of Birmingham. Local legislation.
II. B. Ill, by Mr.. Haley with notice
and prooD-To fix and provide for the
salaries of the judges of the criminal
court of jefferson county. Local legsla
tion.
Ii. b. az by Mr.. Haley with notice
and prolific fix and provide for the sal
ari<s of the judges of the criminal court
of jefferson county. Local legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
ADAMS DRUG co.
OPEN ALL NIGHT

$17, 595,002 reserve on policies additions
and annuities and surplus of $697 1g1.
During the year the company issued new
insurance that was paid for to the amount
of $6,525,815, making a total amount of
insurance in force SOL ,032, 2S3. A state
ment of bonds and stocked owned by the
company is published with the statement
of operations. 1t shows a long list, prin-
cipally of Bonds which will stand most
careful scrutiny. A comparison of the
operations of the year with the previous
year and with 1904 is of special interest.
All disbursements were $246,598 smaller
than in the previous year and $762,S55
smaller than 1904. The head office expenses
were reduced $21, $50 compared with last
year and $101, 43S as compared with 1904,
while agency expenses were $9S10S small
err than the previous year and $279,73S
smaller than in 1904. The increase in as
sets last year was 200 of which 1885,
1877 was increased in reserves. The COM
pany paid dividends to policyholders ag-
gregating s97542 and increased its sur
plus $89, 957. These comparisons as well
as the other figures printed in the re-
port show the decided Improvement which
has taken place in the status of the
company since President Tatlock took
charge of its affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
King of Trees
White Pine Comes Into
Prominence as Natures
Cough Cure

The stately pine tree growing In the
the proud distinction of yielding to the
human race a greater variety and more
meritorious medicines than any other
plant in the vegetable world.
Its tinctures, oils and extracts are I'm
constant use by the doctors all over the
world and highly priced on account Of
their certain action on the mucous MEM
btanes and their great healing quail
ties.
A renowned Philadelphia doctor has re-
Gently given to his fellow physicians a
new and probably the most valuable of
pine products. 1t is known to the profess
sion as Concentrated oil of pine. In speak
ing of this oil a well known local physi-
clan declared it is without an ~-Iual for
the speedy relief of acute colds ana
coughs and all manner of throat and lung
trouble. The original formula used and
now generally prescribed is as follows:
"One-half ounce of Concentrated oil of
pine; two ounces of glycerine half pint
of good pure whisky; mix thoroughly and
use in tablespoon doses every four hours.
On inquiring at one of the leading drug
stores it was found that the Concentrated
oil of pine is put up only in one wav
and that Is in half-ounce bottles Each
bottle Is enclosed in a round screw top
case and securely sealed. This protects
1t from heat and light The oils sold in bulk
and patent medicines put up in wooden
boxes and sold Oil of Pine are use
less. on account of their impurities they
produce nausea and kidney trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHED.
Total Income of Washington Life for
1906 Was $3,439.e47.

The Washington Life Insurance com.
pany of New York, John Tatlock. presi.
dent, has Just published its report fol-
the year ending December 81, 1906 which
shows that the total income of the com
pany for the year was s., 439947, included
in which is s246,23S premiums on new
business and s2,O67.7S3 renewal premiums
Interest received amounted to 1929, 40 and
rents, 1884, The disbursements to poll
cyholders were $20SS,7 96 and the total
expenses of the management are s545, 1857
The balance of income over disburse-
ments was $637.S7O.
The assets of the company now total
1S524511. OF the assets $6,379,11 are in
vested in real estate. 81, 443,100 in bonds
and mortgages, s5.237174 in stocks and
bonds of the market value of that amount
and $1,S49,955 has been loaned on the
company's policies. The liabilities include
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
SOCIETY.
BY ANNIE PERRY REID.
Bell Telephone 1857
INTERESTING IMPRoMPTU TALK

INTERESTING IMPROMPTu TALK
During the recent cooking school Mrs.
/ Helen Armstrong made several very in
teresting talks in connection with her
lectures on "dainties." These little chats
were all interesting as well as true, but
one especially was well worth while and
all who have the responsibility of ones
diet should hear 1t.
Mrs. Armstrong said that she had so
often heard mothers say that their chill
dren were simply broken down with their
studies, that they could not master the
lessons given them, and that the over
work was having a terrible effect on their
general health.
Mrs. Armstrong made it emphatic that
such a thing was indeed possible, but
in America seldom, if ever. probable, for
few people this day and time studied to
such an extent, and if the mothers who
found the above the case with their
children would just permit them to do
the same amount of studying, but see
that they eat the proper amount of nour-
ishing food and at regular intervals, they
would find that the child would soon
recover from the physical weakness
caused by over-study.'
Well now if this question were thor
oughly sifted down to facts. 1 believe
that Mrs. Armstrong would find that she
had good many people who were OF
her opinion. In the first place, break
fast is usually at the hour that the child
eats in a hurry and then walks rapidly
to the school to avoid being tardy and
upon reaching there the mind is con-
stantly occupied and that takes the blood
from the digestive organs and delays the
assimilation of the food matter.
The next meal is not until after school
turns out, which is quite 2:S0 o'clock.
That gives the child from six to seven
hours without food and when they eat
their lunch it is usually after the regu-
lar luncheon hour at home and their food
has been allowed to stand and is then
not sufficiently tempting for them to en-
Joy.
SO we might say that an average child
attending school has one meal day
that they eat In a reasonable time and
then the chances are that they eat too
much which is even a greater evil than
not enough. All of Mrs. Armstrong; talks
were very convincing. She has the power
of expression that makes one agree with
her involuntarily. so she must be correct
in these views, especially as she has made
a careful study of foods under all cir
cumstances.
She said that If more mothers would
nay proper attention to their childrens
food that there would be far more strong
and more intellectual men and women
In this world than if the teachers would
divide the studies in half the number
given now.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
Short Political Items of
Present City Campaign

H. B. Alternately, chairman of the sub
committee of the city democratic execu-
tive committee, stated last night that
every ballot cast would be on a ticket
furnished the voter by one of the man.
ayers.
This is new ruling of the sub-commit-
tee, but that body thinks that it will
work well. 1t will prevent the casting of
a ballot that has already been checked
by a candidate, and will give the voter
an opportunity to express his choice
voluntarily without suggestion by anyone.
Several candidates, learning that this rul-
ing had been made, were pleased.
At caucus yesterday morning the SUBJ
committee named a manager for the First
ward to succeed j. A. Clifford, who was
unable to serve. c. c. Harris is the new
manager The committee could not agree
on clerk to fill the vacancy In the First.
AS is remembered this vacancy was held
for a suggestion from C. w. Austin, can
didate for chief of police, but no sugges-
ton has been made. Captain Morson, also
candidate for chief of police, has not
furnished the subcommittee with any
mittee, as outlined several mornings ago,
will serve as returning officers
Chairman Alternately was much cha
grined over the erroneous publication of
some of the ward lists of the registered
voters, but announced last night that
every error had been corrected, and that
the lists were now accurate and COM
plete. THE revised lists will include the
names of every registered voter in the
city," said Chairman Alternately, in re-
/ ferrlng to this matter The lists will
be compared with the originals, and the
names checked. If. after an examination,
any errors of omission are detected,
1 would appreciate 1t as a personal favor
If l am given the information before the
date of the primary
With the exception of the mayoralty,
chief of police. and aldermanic contests
throughout the city, there is decidedly
little interest manifested in the approach
ing campaign. In the way of legitimate
news there is nothing, save a repetition
of the statement that they are all run
ming" The races for the heads of the
| several departments of the city govern
ment are attracting little attention, and
1t is intimated that this is true on account
of the fact that the people are of the
opinion that this function should be vest
ed On the City Council There would be
surprise If any of the present city Off
Gals were defeated in the primary, al
though, as stated, little concerning the
contests is known.
In the Ninth ward the race for. alder
manic honors, 1t now seems evident, will
be exceedingly close between Robert E.
Murphy and G. II. Estes, and from sew
eral discussions yesterday it is judged
that Murphy Is at present running Just
trine ahead. The ward, it is estimated
VIII cast something more than $50 votes
and of that number Mr.. Murphy is count
ing one more than 200. 1t begins to look
as If the race in the Ninth will be one
of the closest in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
JUNIOR CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

The Junior class of the Birmingham
High school will give a delightful Japan
ese tea this evening at the Birmingham
High school.
One of the very attractive features of
the evening will be Miss Irena Antoinette
Skinner, who will give several little dia-
logues and readings and who will play
on several Of the Japanese instruments
Miss Skinner, was in Birmingham last
season with the Chicago Glee club and
those who heard her were charmed with
her part of the programme. Besides the
attractive programme that has been ar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
ADVERTISEMENT
BASE ACCUSATION
FROM A BASE SOURCE

The friends of Capt. Frank P.
O,Rrien know that he is a winner in
this campaign. Likewise do his oppo-
nents know it, but the latter are cir
culating a report now that the fight is
against Mr.. Wards campaign manager
and is meant as punishment to him
for having supported Higdon for sheriff.
Among the O'Brien supporters is very
large majority of those who voted for
Higdon. as we'll as large majority
who voted for Stiles; and the late
county campaign is not an issue now.
The report, as stated in the above,
is being circulated by two Ward ma
nipulators, who, in the beginning OF
this campaign, were supposed to be
ardent supporters of O'Brien, but were
switched off for some consideration
and are now fighting him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The marriage of Miss Evelyn Benners
and Mr.. Edwin Greenhalgh took place
yesterday morning at II o'clock at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. Van
Ransaeller Mason, on Eleventh avenue.
north.
The room in which the ceremony was
performed was attractive1y decorated in
ported plants and cut flowers.
Miss Benners entered the drawing room
with Mr.. Greenhalgh and the ceremony
was impressively performed by the Rev.
DIR. l.. 8. Handley.
Miss Annie Parker played the wedding
march by which the bridal party entered.
Little Master Thomas Benners, Jr. and
little Katherine Mason, the nephew and
niece of the bride, entered first as rib
bon bearers. Both wore white The bride
wore a becoming travelling suit of olive
green chiffon broadcloth, with a small
green hat and she carried sheaf of
Golden Gate roses.
Only the immediate family and a few
intimate friends witnessed the ceremony.
A wedding breakfast was served and
Immediately after the newly married
couple left for a trip to be gone sew
eral weeks.
On their return they will be at home
with Mrs. L. s. Stratton on Twelfth
street, south.
Mrs. Greenhalgh is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr. Isaac Benners, who has lived
in Birmingham for a number of years.
They came to Birmingham from Green's
boro, Ala. where they have always been
prominent, In both the business and So
cial world. There is not a family of peo-
pie which has had more friends or which
has taken a more prominent position in
the state than the members of the Ben
ners family.
Mr. Greenhalgh was formerly of Man
chester, Eng, but has been in America
for ten years. He is prominently con-
nected with one of the large wholesale
houses in the city and has wide cir
Gle of friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
MRS. PAUL eoRHAM ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Paul w. Gorham entertained a
number of her friends on Tuesday morn
ing at her home on South Thirteenth
avenue. at a euchre party.
The entire party carried out the idea
of st. Valentine day, the score cards were
red hearts with hand-painted cupids on
them.
The game prize was a cream and SUI
gar set in gold and white end was won
by Mrs. ]. w Mabry.
The lone hand, pickle dish in the same
coloring was won by Mrs j. C. Henley,
Jr., and the consolation was drawn by
Mrs. Russell Hunt This prize was a hand
painted individual salt and pepper, all
of the prizes We're the dainty work of
the host.
About twentyeight guests were invited
to the party.
After the games a delightful luncheon
was served, the ices and bonbons carry
ing out the color scheme of the party
red and white.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
In the Senate.

S. b. 296, by Mr.. Hamner-To legalize
and make effective the registration of
deeds of conveyance, heretofore filed and
recorded in the office of the Judge of
probate of the proper county, in this
state; and of deeds of conveyance here
tofore executed, which may be so filed
and recorded within two years after the
approval of this act. Revision of Laws.
s. b. 296 by Mr.. Lusk-To amend arti-
Gle of chapter 107 of the code of 1898,
being sections 3S42, 3S43 and 1914. Finance
and Taxation.
S. B. 297 by Mr.. Gunn-For the relief
of j. M. Cobb and w. J. Taylor. Finance
and Taxation.
S. B. 29S by Mr.. Reese-To further
regulate the registration of electors and
persons entitled to registration in the
state of Alabama. Privilege and Elec-
ton.
S. B, 299 by Mr. Reese-To further
regulate the oral examination of wit
nesses in chancery causes. Revision of
Laws.
S. B. 300. by Mr. Reese-To amend
section 95S of the code of Alabama. of
1869. Revision of Laws.
s. b. sol. by Mr.. Miller-To DISPOSE of
all surplus moneys coming into the fine
and forfeiture fund of Jefferson county.
Alabama. With notice and proof as
follows:
S. B. 3O2, by Mr. Miller-To establish
the city court of Bessemer, approved
February 8 1901. With notice and proof
as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14
VALENTINE PARTY.

a valentine party will be given this
evening at O'Clock at the kindergarten,
on First avenue and Ninth street by the
members of the Mothers club. The pro-
ceeds will be used for the School I'M
provement association of the Kindergar-
ten school. valentine postoffice will
be at the rooms and candies of all kinds
will be for sale at the different booths.