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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
Now begin to pracuce writing 1908.
A GLAD AND PROUD PRESIDENT.

It is recorded that when the foot ball men of Minnesota University came to get their Ms President North rop himself made the presentation with a speech in praise of athletics and in commendation of the men who had won this highest athletic honor T am glad and proud to be the agent to confer upon you this appreciation of the service you have rendered." he said
 Anybody who knows President Northrop and knows something about the big school over which he so sue cessfully presides will understand this. President Northrop is a man of en- thusiasm, and though he doesn't, of course, rate athletics above book learning he does recognize and ac- knowledge the place they have come to have in modern education, There are presidents of big schools who are as much down on athletics as they dare to be, and in one or two of those schools the athletics furnish some reason for that attitude. But Presi- dent Northrop's school is in the strenuous West where "mollycod ding is not popular or prevalent. II speaking as he did he shows that h' is filled with the spirit that fills tn
 region in which he is.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
WISE AND coNTENTED.

People are writing to English news papers telling how hard it is to live on such a small income as $10,000 wear Their sad cases don't seem to excite the sorrow in other breasts which seems to fill their own, and once in awhile a man or woman who knows something about the art of living Eliminates the discussion. One of the communications is from a cler- gyman, who appropriately signs him. self "Contentus Sorte Mea' This sat- isfied and happy correspondent testi- fies that his income for forty years has averaged from $500 to $S50 per annum, that his present income is S76o, or, after payment of rent and taxes, small insurance premium, and \ one or two necessary expenses, net income about two guineas week.
 He says that he has a large family, all of whom are doing well, and con tinues as follows: I owe nothing, and if I were to die tomorrow there would be no worries or complications I may add that the nature of my
 work has involved a very large mum Der of changes of abode; within thir 1 ty years I have probably lived in al
 many houses; removal expenses have
 therefore. been very heavy. But I hav'
 weathered the storm, with a smal balance to the good.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
Tbe FIrst ip Seventy Years.

(The Tacoma Ledger)
 Ships of all nations are coming fol our wheat A Spanish vessel from Bil- bao, said to be the first to fly Span- ish flag on Puget Sound in seventy years. is a recent arrival, In the lat ter part of the eighteenth century Spanish explorers visited this State Ieeeta sailed along the west coast in ITS, and near Destruction Island sent six men ashore for wood and water They were killed by the Indians. AL ferez Quimper, another Spanish explor- 17e1 He surveyed both the northern and the southern shore, and at Neah bay took formal possession of the. coun- try. There a building was made ot bricks brought on the ship, and w, H | Custrap of this city not long ago -ob- tained some of the brick for the Ferry l MuSeum
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
THE WONDERFUL DECEMBER.


 Lat May, it may be remembered, t,.ere was difficulty in having May days. By dint of careful watching and careful exaggeration of the facts, three May days were at last discov- cred and recorded. Now, nswhat is usually and usually accurately called bleak December, the powers that be are throwing May-days at us. It is a queer situation. Are such days as Christmas and yesterday days that couldn't be or were not inserted in their proper places in May and must be used anyway this year? However this may be, they are wonderful days and we are lucky to get them,
 At the present rate of progress we may expect full Summer about the middle of January Probably if we dc expect it our expectations will perish but as that is no more and no worse than happens to most expectations WI might as we'll expect it. If it shoulC come it wouldn't be much more un usual than our December marriag with May.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
Ready Made Opinions.
We must not think unless we think
 The musty, common shop-worr

We must not think unless we think The musty, common, shop-worn
 things; We must not dare to use our ink To give a new idea wings; We are provided with lot Of ancient gods to which we bow; In secret we may doubt somewhat, But we must worship, anyhow. Perhaps the long-dead critics who Made choice between the great and
 small Were not in Judgment always true, And they may not have known it all; But what they praised we, too, must
 praise;
 If they were biased who shall dare To lift a finger nowadays,
 Or raise the question anywhere? We have our lines of thought supplied, We measure by the ancient rules, And they that spurn them, in our pride We class s mountebanks or fools, We get our classics in a batch,
 Accepting them without a doubt; We bar the door and hold the latch To keep the shocking skeptio out. Old masters may sometimes have But who may dare to S,y they did? Shall they by you or me be robbed 1 Of any glory? God forbid! Before the canvases we pause,
 Expected to be reverent; l Derided # we mention flaws I Or raise a whisper of dissent We get opinions ready-made
 And must not reason for ourselves; We hoot him who is not afraid
 To knock the idols from theii
 shelves;
 We must not think unless we claim
 The thoughts that have been long
 approved;
 We speak of them as deep in shame
 Who are by new emotions moved. -s. E. Riser in Chicago Record Herald
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
EASIER.

Marie. don't order any fish for din. ner. after all. MT. Benham has Just telephoned me that the market IS very r strong tod day'--Judge
 Mrs. Knicker-" Doctors say that fur [ boas are unhealthy Mrs. Bockerv- SYes. I have noticed that they give men cold feet. New York Sun.
 Heard a fellow mention me to-day in connection with the Presidency NNo?" Fact Said no dub of my type would do."-Louisville Courier-Journal'
 DO you think there are any great orators left?' "Yes" answered Senator Sorghum My obesrvation is that great orators are nearly always lelt - Washington Star.
 chollg-oAw, why do you suppose it is that I am always so beastly bwoke V know?1 Dolly--"I suppose US pe- 1 cause every one gets so much amuse, ment at your expense, "--Cleveland Leader
 client-Didn't you make mistake in going into law instead ot the army
 aBy the way you charge, there would
 De little left Of the enemy. --Sacred
 Heart Review
 she-"Yeg, Arthur is so thoughtlegs
 in some ways; I frequently have n to
 ask him to spare my bushes The
 Dear Friend Surely he doesn't at | IeIlpl lO WlRC tti|ti4 S--i
 Brooklyn Citizens
 eBigley Is certainly a self made
 man remarked Long He is" agreed , Large and from the experience ! nag when asked to marry his daughter, judge he spent great deal ot tinle oH , his feet t"-Harper's Weekly , DO you think 1t is as easy to make a fortune a as # used to pc? asNeo 'hS f 4i'a Easier, ; answered Senator Sorghum "The problem if to do 1t in such way
 that vour friends will continue to
 speak to you w Washington Star
 Attendant-"Do you care to purchase
 that picture, sir? under my bed already Attendant--"One more there wouldn make much difference sir Visitor--"All right then, III nave itw-Punch.
 The star boarder thrust back his v chair with a shocked cry. leash Marie" he said to the }, waitress. T just found piece of tur- n key in this turkey hash. ~ { sIt shall not happen again, sir thu :. maid answered-E Evening Wisconsin, George" said the bride of a year :, you have broken every one of tn n good resolutions you made during ou h qSETtshiP Sa tbst We Worp1 pVn you let dear re !. nlied her husband T can make oth T CTS just as good Chicago Dail !. News,
 V eThc only think I lack" said. tf would-be poet, 'is the power of ez
 preston There's poetry in me, and
 mean to bring 1t out before die
 "Yes?" replied the cynical critic May
 be itll kill you before you get it o' ,o of your system, Philadelphia Press. ny ooh, thank you" exclaimed an eide y' lv lady to a laborer who surrender' st lis seat in a crowded tram car, thar wv you very much,
 na 'That's all right, mum" was the r nn joinder.
 tabs laborer added "Wet ses is a man ne .l' .a CT ort to let woman standI Sor ss men never get up unless she's prett ,alff but you see, mum, 1t don't make ls difference to ne"-Judy.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
Mnximr From the Market.
lThe Wan Street Journal.D

JIne WdN olI6SI JUUIHdI'y
 Look not too much in the face of the cares that crowd around you to-day, Nine-t tenths of them can wait, and most of these will look different tomorrow or the next day or next year. Do the work that has the next claim upon, you, to what tomorrow will bring forth. The worth of your work will lie large iy in conceiving of to-day's tasks as the best friends you have The past has been. The future is not The present is the only time you will ever have to coin your capacity into curren- cy that the world Is willing " accept
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
COLONIAL CONSOLATION.

Conscription has recently been hint ed at in this country, service in our army not being attractive enough to keep it supplied with flood for pow der" One of the reasons why we need a fair-sized army is shat we have colonies which we 8dn't use to have. France is in : Ihewhat such a .areaicanlent as Me- g ln. Its army
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
INCIDENTS or \ GREAT CONTEST.


 Prohibition is becoming decidedly interesting, and 1t is evident that even if MT Matthew O'Brien does not get admitted to the Fairfield county bar he will be able to keep busy. One of the queer developments of the prohibit ton movement is the assertion of Asheville, North Carolina, and the giving away of a $5OO,0oO mansion by Frank Roebling because Asheville had offended him by going dry. Another equally queer one is the action of the little town of Hudson, Ohio, which went dry" because a rich man offer ed to give it $2Oo,OOO for public pur- poses if it would
 These incidents illustrate the queer ness and intensity of human nature, and they also illustrate the serious ness and scope of the contest between Prohibition and Rum that is now on In the course of this contest there are going to be many more interesting illustrations, and on the whole we be. lieve, improving ones,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

manager himself, and if he isn't his wife is. His condition of mnd, body and estate are a decided rebuke to the $10,OOO complainers.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
SAYINGS AND DoINGs.

From 1864 to the present day there have been only seven vtcars of Wins ford, England, the present incumbent, Prebendary Anderson, having just reached his fiftieth year or service, and being still active enough to look after all the affairs of his parish.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

One of those eminent and talkative scientists says that the brain of a woman begins to decline when she is thirty We'll she seems to manage in many cases to postpone both the thirty and the decline.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

College buildings are said to be re- garded as rather undesirable insur- ance risks. And yet college boys are always ready to take prompt and con Ispicuous notice of fire.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
raft,a Filness Ind hIs chanees
fThe Boston Transcript }

(The Boston Transcript
 Tafts training for the Presidency has been exceiied by that of no man now on the public stage He has served his country acceptably in many posts and positions-Cuban, Isthmian and Philippine, The prevailing view heard just now on. every side is that the Taft boom is waning; perhaps this Is so. The belief which many people held some months ago that he would be nominated by exclamation is prob ably far too rosy. He will be nonl:- mated. if at all after fight. The Roosevelt administration is not SD strong as 1t was before the panic, anu all the people who desire to make a drive at the President rejoice in em- Iphasizing how weak Taft has become. | in spite of this alleged waning of his candidacy, however, 1t seems eclear lthat he still stands foremost among aspirants for the honor; that refer country to-day would nominate him deiegates deie raj sp'hs from Massachusetts, were the choice put before the voters ot our State. It behooves those who are reluctant to give him the support of New England in the next convention to remember that this reluctance is all counting in favor of MT Cannon the foremost candidate of the conser' vative element, or perchance of MT Cortslyou who is conservative in back. ling and af1liations although of Roose- veltiap creation.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

In Berlin cats are taxed and in Rio Janeiro business signs are taxed. In New Haven men and women are tax ed, and don't you forget it.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

The fact that Lord Ilchester has been elected a member of the Jockey Club or England calls attention to the extraor- dinarg exclusiveness of the institution which numbers the King IS member. The membership is limited to seventy and it is said the only club that can vie with it in exclusiveness is the Royal Yacht Squadron It was formed to provide d select and exclusive circle of sportsmen, but in the early days of tho | club heavy gambling, with unseemly brawls and open accusations of cheat ing, took place within It's walls The present home Of the Jockey Club at Newmarket has certain rooms reserved for the use of his majesty who has honored the club with his presence TOT nearly half a century. In the dining l room on state occasions the hoof aot the celebrated Eclipse may be seen mounted in gold,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

The policeman who wore badge 13 at Atlantic City last summer has just died. While he held the badge he had all sorts of good luck, which eliminated in his being given a cigar store He re- signed from the force to run this, and then bad luck began to camp on his trail and nothing went right
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

The burning of tobacco in Kentucky doesn't seem to be as soothing as some burners of tobacco say their burning of it is.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

Japanese spinning companies number forty three, all of which are working The monthly output of yarn is about So.0O0 bales, using S75O1, coo pounds of raw cotton, consisting of 16,50O0O0 pounds of Indian, 1O,O0O,0OO pounds of American, 9,5)O00O pounds of Chinese and 1,5Oo,0OO pounds of other growths'
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

An Italian convict on coming out of prison inherited great fortune through the death of his aunt. The first use he made of his money was to make a present to the prison of a clock which chined the hours be- cause prisoners find the dark, un- hrnkan silence of the night almost
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

unbearable and will be greatly re- lieved to know how many hours are to pass before daylight.
 from Australia comes a fine bull MT. Matthews. q member of the federal house of representatives observed From what had been said about the labor party, one would imagine that u consisted of a set of political inceendl- aries, seeking to throttle the pubic py submerging them on pinnacle ot ma terial Yapor"
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

E. A. Wickham, in the oihce VI VIZ H95I journal clerk, Washington, is compiling a volume that upon it's appearance, may be designated as the Book of Beauty" It is to contain pictures of all the members of congress who are now serving, and will be distributed among them. It will be an innovation and, taken in connection with the Con gressional Record, which gives plqgra- phical sketches of all the members, will be the means of keeping good record of each other,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

According to statement made py Mrs. Clara W. Raynor president Of the Florida Federation of Women's cluos' the new child labor law of that state forbidding the employment of children under the age of twelve years, mas taken 5000 children from the shops ana factories and put them in the schools
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

head bowed in thought it's not wond- hrin' about tn threasury surplus l am, but meditatin' on how I'm goin to r4ise tn money fir tn monthly rent
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
December 27, 1907.
NEAR TO COME.

Christmas holidays pass
 lttention rivets itself up
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27

DAILY PAPER PUB- EN CONNECTICUT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
DARRY-JERNIGAN.
Notable Wedding Takes Place tn

Notable Wedding Takes Place tn
 Trey.
 Troy, Feh. 7.-(sp eciaL )-Last even ing at 9 o'clock at the First Baptist Church occurred the marriage of Miss Julia Wilson Jernigan to John Me- Leod Darby, both of this city The popularity Of the contracting parties made their union of Wclsual interest. and the newly completed auditorium of the church was filled to overflowing with friends to witness the ceremony.
 The wedding music was under the direction of Mrs. John P. Selman and the half hour before the wedding was made delightful by the rendition of se- Iections.
 The choruses were sung by Misses Annie Chaffin. Nell Murphree, Mes danes Carroll. Wilkerson. James Mur- phree, Eugene Murphree, Worthy and Plerson, and Messrs. Moore, Worthy, Steger, Mckinley and Selman.
 The ushers were Louis Corley and Steve Green. Harry. Fred and Herman Jernigan, brothers of the bride.@ Pre- ceding the bridal party down the two aisles came the little ribbon bearers, James Talbot and Katherine Sanford and Brickwell Park and Elizabeth Gel lerstedt. After the entrance of tho ushers came the nnatron of honor. Mrs. Fred Jernigan. gowned in white em. oroidered chiffon and carrying c shower bouquet of white carnations. Miss Pearl Gellerstedt was maid of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

honor. and wore beautiful toilet of white lingerie with white carnations Tbe bridegroom. with his best man D c. carroll. awaited the bride as she approached the altar upon the arm of her brother. Lamar Jernisan who gave her away.
 Her stately beauty was set off by ar elegant wedding toilet of white nei over white taffeta made princess ir front with full length -embroid- cred panel of baby Irish lace. and ern- pire back. en train. The bridal veil pinned with a wreath of lilies of the valley fell in graceful lines over the entire costume. The bridal bouauet was shower of white carnations
 Dr. ". D. Hubbard, pastor of the | church. performed the ceremony and the partst retired to the singing of "Faithfui and True"
 The bride is the only daughter of Mir and Mrs. Josiah Jernigan and has been an admired figure in Troy soci- ety for several seasons. Mir. Darby is the son of Mrs. ". A. Sims and IS a young man notable for lis admirable social and business qualities.
 After tha wedding Mr and Mrs. Darby were given an elegant rccep- ton at the home 0. Mir. and Mrs. Fred Jernigan on Brundidge Street where in the future they will he at home to their friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
SALOONS MUST CLOSE
Madison County Dis@~usHry To Bcgiz
 Bus'Bess Monday.

Madison County Dis1~ussry To Begin
 Bus'Dess MODdny.
 Huntsville. Feb. 7.-(Special.)--The saloon men of Huntsville have been taken by surprise by the announce n,ent by Probate JudTe Lawle- that the Madison county dispensacy will be- gin business next M0nd'y and that the saloons of the e'ty must go out of business on Saturday night at II o'clock.
 The wholesale whiskey houses will also have to quit. Seventy-six appli- cations have been received for clerk ships in the new establishment. No appointments have been made. how ever. as it is not yet known how many clerks will be needed to run the buRi- ness
 David D. overton. chief of police, the newly appointed dispenser. has turned In his resignation to the city council and left this morning for Rome, Ga, to learn the details of management of the dispeusary al that place.
 The State and county will be re- auired to refund to the saloons and whiskey houses the amount paid in for licenses. less the cost for a month and 6 half The city will have to fol- low suit and the city treasury will be seriously crippled it is said. The funds from the dispeusary will not be available for several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
Min RuiId Many Bridges.

The Board of Revenue today award ed contracts for eighteen new bridges to be erected in various parts of Jef- ferson County at an aggregate cost of $1S.S34, exclusive of the concrete work. The costliest bridge will be $3299 and the cheapest bridge calls for an expenditure of only $245. The work will be under the supervision of the County Engineer who will pass upon each bridge as 1t Is completed.
 The largest contract was awarded to the Vinvenne Bridge Company. which will put up seven bridges at a cost oi $103Q0. The Joliet Bridge Company ot Joliet H.. will put up eight bridges for $7.067. Only one small bridge was awarded to the American Bridge Com pany at a cost of $3sS. The Bullen Bridge Company will erect two bridges for $1,129, and the same company will do all the concrete work at $7 per cu- bic yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

Society nov Tn sssgion at that place.
 The work of overhanl:ng the former cnswsiia Cotton Miils of this city has begun and will be pushed fe comple- ton. 1t was learned here today that E. M. LovsIace who was president of the syndicate who purchased the bonds. win not be conrActed with the plant and some important chanGes in the management will De announced soon.
 Rev. E L.. TTill has gone to Athens, GA. where he will assume charge Of his call to the Presbyterian Church there and where hs and his family will reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
rN HONOR OF MRS. LITTLE.
Elegant Entertnfnment in Greensboro
 for Mobile MatrOn,

for Mobile Matron. Greensboro, Feb. 7--(Special. 1--Of many beautiful and elegant parties given for Mrs. c. A. Little of Mobile. one of the most enjoyable was the card party fast evening at S:30 o'clock, when Mrs, Charles Clinton Seed entertained eighty-fiye guests.
 The reception hall, parlor and dining room were decorated most artistically in a scheme of yellow and purple done in daffodils. violets and huge bows of yellow tuile. Smilax was draped hera and there with graceful effect And yell IoS tapers in brass candelabra, with yellow shades, shed a becoming golden glow upon the handsomely gowned wo- men.
 Mrs. Seed was particularly distingue in white crepe de chine. en princess. trimmed elaborately In duchess lace Mrs. Little. striking brunette. was pretty as picture" in decoleette, light blue silk princess gown with rare lace and diamonds.
 Receiving with Mrs. Seed and Mrs. Little were Miss Annie Waller. Mr and Mrs Kimbrough, Mir. and Mrs. do Graffenreid and Mfr. Blount. Misses Kathsrine Randolph and Kathleen Wal Ter presided at the punch bowl.
 At the conclusion of the games Of six hand euchro. d hot buffet supper was served in several courses
 Mrs. Seed presented Miss Little. her honoree. with a gold bracelet set with diamonds. Mrs. H. Y. Webb received a china game platter for the highest score. Mir. Joseph Northrup for the highest gentleman's score was present. eH with handsome book or poems. and Mrs McFadden won the consolation prize. a handsomely bound copy of "As You Like It.
 Mre Little has been a guest of Mrs Charles StoI1erwerck and of Rev Dr Cobbs family at 'Contentment." but she has been entertained. morning. noon and evening. hy her numerous friends in Greensboro. This being Mrs. Lit ties birthplace she is beloved by many. She leaves for Tnscaloosa in a few days for short visit before returning to Mobile. tA