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PROPHETIC DREAMS.
Instances in Which Night Visions Have
Come True.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Dreams THAT pass through our head
during the night that is sacred to sleep,
from whatever cause produced frequently
turn out to be prophetic in their charac-
ter.
An instance is given of a young Italian
lad named Luigi Tiranti. employed in a
home for lost children in London, Eng
land having a dream in which four num-
bers occurred frequently. So impressed
was he that he saved up until he could
afford to spend SO on lottery tickets. At
the drawing, which occurred shortly
afterward the magic numbers We're
drawn, bringing him in $50.
An elderly Oregon woman was the re-
cfpient a few years ago of an interesting
present from Queen Alexandra. She then
lived in Croydon England, and had sew
eral dreams in which her majesty had
given her a chair, a shawl and a Bible
Worried by the constant repetition of
these dreams she wrote to the Queen, and
day or two later chaplain Of the royal
lady went to Croydon and fully inquired
into her circumstances. Soon after the
dreamer was made proud on receiving u
beautiful warm wooden shawl and a Bible
on the hyleaf of which was inscribed that
II had been sent by command of the
Queen.
During a breach of promise suit an
produced In it he stated that he would
terminate all relations with hte young
lady, as there were mo signs of the coal
business ever becoming a fact" In ex-
planning this particular reason the de-
PENDANT stated that for three nights in
succession he had dreamed that the fa-
ther Of the girl had been made rich By
finding rich seam of coal on one of his
lapds. This dream had led him to court
the girl mat he might investigate the
matter and see the likelihood of the dream
ever coming true, but his efforts being
fruitless, he decided to break off the en-
gagement. In summing up the case to the
jury the judge commented scathingly
upon the sordid motives of the mercenary
lover and the fitted one was awarded $3.50
damages. The father, though a hard
headed business man, could not rid him
self of certain impressions received during
the young mans telling of his oft-re-
peated dream. so commenced boring for
coal in the field and, as the sequel proved
found 1t in such rich quantities that he
and his daughter are now worth a small
fortune through such find The faithless
lover now wishes he had married the
girl.
A story comes to us from Scotland of
a dream being the means of saving the
lives of two little children near Dunn
fries They were daughters of a black
smith and disappeared one evening at
dusk. Search parties secured the neigh
boring country during the night. but
without success. One of the searchers
went to bed early the next morning tired
out with his long search, but, unable to
sleep. he passed into an uneasy doze,
when he dreamed ne saw the missing
children in a hole at a certain part OF
the woods which he and others had
passed in their search during the previous
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How Rarnum introduced Skinner.

From My Yesterdays" by Otis Skinner
in the January Bohemian
sought my fathers study. He was
busy over his sermon. but he raised his
kindly head to listen. l swallowed the
lump in my throat several times, then
stated my determination in tremulous
tones l braeed myself for the stern an
swer 1t came. But it was a fearful
anti-climaX. He looked at me steadily
through his glasses for a few suspen-
sive moments, and then said, Certainly,
of course. my boy" That was all l
was free, but l had been robbed of my
situation" My straw hero tumbled to
the ground. Nor was this all. The dear
man actually offered to help me. Among
his friends was P. 7. Barnum; surely
his name would be of value my father
thought SO, too. He lived not far away in
Bridgeport Armed with a note of intro
duction, l sought the great Snowman
in his home and was graciously received.
l had had some correspondence with the
manager of the Philadelphia Museum,
minor theatre in the Quaker City that
gave two performances day, and
told Mr.. Barnum this.
whats his name?" asked the show
man.
William Davdge, Jr., I answered
That's all right; ! know Davidge."
So he wrote a note which contained this
astonishing endorsement:
The bearer Mr.. Otis Skinner, is known
to me. His parents are eminently re-
spectacle. He has a desire, a talent and
a yearnng for the stage"
| suspect Barnum chuekled over his
little joke after l had bowed myself out
amid an outpouring of thanks. But the
letter did the business. 1 presented my
self to Davidge at Philadelphia, and on
the strength of the showmans letter that
had so pictnresquely set forth my 'yearn-
ings' | was enrolled as a member of the
company at the magnificent salary of So
per week.
My stage career had begun.
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Passing of Personal journalism.

From Leslie's Weekly.
The transformation of the London
Times from ownership by an Individual
to ownership by corporation is a
change such has been under way
among great newspapers. as well as most
of the other big enterprises all over
the world, in recent years. As one OF
it's effects IL marks the passing of per-
sonal journalism in the form which the
world knew it quarter of a century
ago and earlier. Ever since its estab-
lshment century and fifth ago, the
London Times was under the direct con-
troll of the Walter family until now. For
more than a hundred years a John Wal
ter, representing the three generations.
was al its head. 1t was the first news
paper Of the world TO employ steam in
printing, and was the first to use the
telegraph on a large scale In news col
Letting Even before the death of George
III. it had won the reputation Of being
the greatest and most influential of the
Journals of the world.
There are six great powers, said
Bonaparte. just before Waterloo These
are France, England, Russia. Austria.
PRUSSIA, and the London Times. Its
prestige continued with but little dimin-
ution for three-quarters OF a century. In
the past twenty-five years, since the rise
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ORIGIN oF MRS. GRUMPY.
Thomas Morton, English Playwright,
introduced Her as Social Authority.

From the New York Herald
Who does not know Mrs. Grundy? Who
does not at some time make concessions
TO her? And yet who has ever recorded
seeing her? Prim, grim and uncompromis-
1ng the ineorporeal dame sits as censor
on the manners and the morals of the
time. What will Mrs. Grundy say?' is a
phrase that suggests tremendous power
and authority, but no one has ever re-
ported just what she did say. Referred TO
on all social questions, the inspiration OIL
the conventional, sung by poet and con-
sidered by writer no one has yet been
found bold enough to attempt her con-
crete subscription. Even the man who,
conscious of her existence, first brought
her to public attention did not introduce
her as a tangible figure. He was content
with a theoretical personality, pres
ence. And it is as well. If Mrs Grundy
could speak she would die as an influence.
Ier strength is that of silent censure.
Mrs. Grundy, the name, was the inven-
tion of Thomas Morton, an English play
wright born nearly a century and a
ago. 1t appears in his pastoral comedy,
Speed the Plough" which ran through
many successful London seasons and was
later presented in this country. The play
concerns the adventures of a handsome
youth of unknown parentage. Henry the
hero. has been adopted by Farmer and
Dame Ashfeld two characters whose rus
NOR of the piece. Mrs. Grundy is present
3n spirit only. She is, supposedly, the wife
of a neighbOring farmer and of her opin-
ion in all matters Dame, Ashheld stands
in mortal awe, greatly to the annoyance
of her worthy husband.
In the first few lines of the comedy
Dame Ashield has occasion to mention
her formidable friend with this result:
Ash--Be quiet, wool We? Always ding,
dinglng Dame Grundy into my ears. What
will Mrs Grundy gay? What will Mrs.
Grundy think? Canst thee be qtSet. let
her aloane and behave thyzel pratty?
Dame-Certainly. I can-Ill tell thee,
Tummas what she said at church last
Sunday.
Ash-Canst thee tell what parson zaid?
The couple have a handsome daughter.
Susan. whose love story forms part of
the plat At one stage of the development
the following dialogue takes place;
ASH tell We, | zeed un 81 Susan
letter, and I don't like it bit.
Dame-Nor / if shame should come to
the poor child say. Tummas what
would Mrs. Grundy say, then?
ASh-Dom Mrs. Grundy; what would
my poor woald heart gay?
At another place Henry is hard pressed
for money and his adopted parents plan
to sell their goods to obtain it for him.
The farmer asks his dame how mank silk
gowns she can dispose of.
Dame-Three, Tummas, and sell them
all--and I'll go to church in a stuff one
and let Mrs. Grundy turn up her nose as
much as she likes.
In the final act when everything is COM
fortably settled, the simple pair fall to
preparing for the festivities.
Dame-and then, Tummas, think of the
wedding.
Ash (rehecting1-I declare, I shall be
Just the zae as ever; maybe ! shall buy
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How Mark "Fouoht'' a Duel.


From Mark Twain's Autobiography in The
North American Review for Decem-
Der 2lst.
The boys were jublitant beyond express
sion. They helped me make my will, which
was another discomfort-and | already
had enough. Then they took me home |
didn't sleep any--didn't want to sleep. |
had plenty of things to think about, and
less than four hours to do IL in-because
O'Clock was the hour appointed for the
tragedy, and l should have to use up one
notwithstanding at fourth practieing with
the revolver and finding out which end of
it to level at the adversary At o'clock
we went down into a little gorge, about a
mile from town, and borrowed barn door
for a mark-borroWed it of man who
was over i'm California on yisit-and
we set the barn door up and stood
fence-ral up against the middle OF it, to
represent Mr.. Laird. But the rail was
no proper representative of him, for he
was longer than a rail and thinner. Moth
ing would ever fetch him but line shot.
and then as like not he would split
the bullet-the worst material for duel
ling purposes that could be imagined l
began on the rail. / couldn't hit the rail.
then / tried the barn door; but l eouldn
hit the barn door. There was nobody in
danger except stragglers around ON the
TANKS of the mark. | was thoroughly dis
couraged and [ didn't cheer up any when
we presently heard plstol7shots over in the
next ravine. | knew what that was-that
was Lairds gang out practicing him.
They would hear my shots, and Of course
they would come up over the ridge to see
what kind Of record | was makng-see
what their chances We're against me- Well,
hadn't any record; and | knew that if
Laird came over that ridge and saw my
barn door without a scratch on it, he
would be as anxious to fight as | was-or
as / had been at midnight, before that
disastrous acceptance came.
Now just al this moment, little bird,
no bigger than a sparrow, flew along by
and lit on a sage-bush about thirty yards
away. Steve whipped out his revolver and
shot its head off. Oh he was a marxsman
much better than I was. We ran down
there to pick up the bird and just then,
sure enough, Mr. Laird and his people
came over the ridge, and they Joined us.
And when Laird's second saw that bird.
with its head shot off, he lost color, he
faded, and you could see that he was in
terested. He said:
"Who did that?"
Before I could answer, Steve spoke up
and said quite calmly, and In a matter-of
fact way:
Clemens did IT,"
The second said: why, that is wonder
full. How far off was that brd?'
Steve said: ooh, not far-about thirty
yards"
The second said: We'll, that is astonish-
ing shooting. How often can he do
that?"
Steve said langudly: "oh, about four
times out of five"
I knew the little rascal was lying, but
didn't say anything The second said:
"Why, that is amazing shooting; | sup
posed he couldn't hit church..
He was supposing sagaclously but I
didn't say anything. Well they said good
morning. The second took Mr. Laird
home, little lottery on his legs, and
Laird sent back a note in his own hand
declining to fight duel with me ON any
terms whatever
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of the cheap journals other papers in
London-and some in Paris and Berlin
have reached a far higher circulation
than the Times, but 1t still continues to
be the most powerful newspaper i'm Eu-
rope. Under a succession OF a scholarly,
able, and well-balanced editors-Barnes,
Sterling, Delano, Chenery. and Buckle
the Times had the best written editorials.
correspondence. and special articles of
any journal In the world. During all
this time n John Walter was at its
head. two of the name were members OF
parliament and all three of them were
men of social and political power in their
country. Under the reorganization the
proprietorship Is diffused among many
persons and the name of Walter will be
heard no more in connection with the
great newspaper which his family
founded.
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supreme power and authority, and the
hereditary House OF Lords enjoys equal
influence with the elected House Of Com
mons. and every change In the laws of
the country must receive the independent
sanction of all these powers.
In practice the entire power of the
crown it vested in the ministry for the
time being, and it would be an offense
against the unwrltten law of the eonstitu-
tion for the sovereign to refuse assent 10
any bill that has passed both houses
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a smartish bride or a zilver baeky stop
per, or the likes o that
Dame (apart-And then, when we
come out of church Mrs. Grundy will be
standing about there
Ash (aparD-I shall shake hands with
all my friends.
Dame taparD-Then l look at her in
this manner.
Ash (apart-How dost do, Peter? All,
Dick-glad to zee the WI all me zoul
Bows toward center of the stage)
Dame (aparD-Then, with a kind of
half courtesy, [ shall-(she advances to
the center also and their heads meet)
Ash-What an oald fool thee bees,
dame, Come along and behave pratty,
do'ee.
From this small beginning grew the ira
dition of Mrs. Grundy. 1t has been seized
upon by succeeding writer's and succeed
ing generations. who have felt the exist
cnce of the austere critic as keenly as did
ever Dame Ashfield. Thanks are due the
originator for a term that has come to ex-
press a vital social force more satlsrac-
torily than reams of explanation.
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FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR.

The Age Herald is authorized to an
nounce w o. Matthews a candidate
for Building Inspector, subject to the
democratic primary.
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RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of
passenger trains at the Union station.
Birmingham:
effective February 10, 1901
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CITY TREAS. AND TAX COLLECTOR.

| am a candidate for reelection by
the mayor and aldermen OF Birming-
ham to the office of city treasurer and
tax collector. subject to popular en-
dorsement at the coming city demo-
cratic primary. GEO. EUSTIS.
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ident; J. II. Woodward, Vice President;
A. r. Forsyth, assistant Cashier; b. s.
ron. Assistant Cashier.
,lton. F. d. Nabers. B. r. Moore, Robert
". w. P. G. Harding. W. II. Hassinger.
d, William NJ. Walker. culpepper Exum.
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The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce r. d. Burnett candidate for
Alderman from the First ward, sub
ject to the democratic primary.
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oFF1CBRS-w. p. G. Harding, Presi
j. II. Barr. Vice President and Cashier;
Foster Assistant Cashier; Thomas Bow
D1RECTORS-W. S Brown. T. Fl. Mo
Jemfson. E. NJ. Tutwiler. Ersleine Ramsa
Walker Percy. ]. II. Barr. ]. II. WOODWARD
w. H. Woodward, NV. Joseph. John L. 7
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C. C. Heidi, candidate for alderman
Seventh ward subject to the action of
the democratic primary, February IS.
1907.
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FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.

The AgeHerald Is authorized to an
nounce Geo II. Bodeker a candidate Cor
chief of police. subject to the demo
cratic primary. February IS.
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BANKERS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR ALDERMAN.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce Dan A. Hogan candidate for
alderman from the Eighth ward, sub
ject to the action OF the primary.
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7 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Alderman from the Seventh
ward subject to the action of the dem
ocratie primary. February IS.
L. N. ARCHER.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-03-14
Lincoln,s Mental Powers.

Lincoln was always strong with a
jury. He knew how to handle men,
and he had direct way Of going to
the heart OF things. He had, moreover,
unusual powers OF mental discipline
II was after his return from congress
when be had long been acknowledged
one Of the foremost lawyers OF the
state. that he made up his mind he
lacked the power Of close and sustain.
cd reasoning and set himself like a
schoolboy 10 study works OF logic and
mathematics TO remedy the defect At
this time he committed 10 memory six
books Of the propositions Of Euclid.
and, as always, he was an eager reader
on many subjects. striving ia this way
10 make up for the lack OF education
he had had when a boy He was nj.
ways Interested In mechanical priDci-
plies aud their workings and In May.
lsi3, patented n device for lifting yes.
sells over shoals. which had evidently
been dormant In his mind since the
days Of hls early Mississippi river ex'
perienees. The little model Of boat
whitfield cut with his own band. that
he sent to the patent Office when he
flied bis application is still shown 10
visitors. though the invention Itself
failed TO bring about any change IN
stesfnboai nrehItecture.-Iiele Nico-
lay In 81, Nicholas
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-03-14

the dress mast be most simply made,
relieved only by the fur collar at the
throat and possibly by some bright
shade IN the hat. Red Is most effective
and Is always charming for winter.
White corduroy is scarcely practical,
but trimmed with mink or sable, IL
would be difficult to conceive Of more
charming costume. Any rough cloth Is
better than one with smooth finish.
and the bright shades OF blue. red,
green or brown are all attractive
against the dark fur II Is better to
have the collar and sleeves directly
lined. or, rather, faced, with fur or 10
have double fur collar attached 10 the
coat than TO wear separate stole or
boa, which IL sure to be continually
slipping OF and so be constant form
OF annoyance. A brilliant red cheviot
trimmed with mink or brown martcn
worn with hat Of the same kind OF
fur does not make such an expensive
costume, and nothing could be more
effective
To be correct a skating skirt should
be unusually short 49, II becoming II
need come but an inch or so below the
high boot--for II too long II viii he
continually catching In the skate and,
besides, Will quickly become damp
from the Ice II should be full, but
have as few points as possible, for II
Is nuisance TO have this style OF
skirt constantly pressed Oh. and yet
plslts that have come OUT are eI-
ceedlngly ugly. A plain three-quarter
or hip length coat with fitted or semi
fitted back and box front IL altogether
the smariest model. The 10 called
three quarter jackets are some inches
shorter than those Of last year, and
save Ia the elaborate coats for after.
noon there are few Of the long mod
els. Long sleeves with turned back
ciorh or fur cuffs are alone sensible.
A smart skating costume may be
made of pastel blue cloth. win sim
ple Cloth waist. short full skirt and
plain three quarter JACKET. To be slip
ped on after skating 10 this SUIT, long
loose fur lined coat of the same shade
Of cloth trimmed with wide mink col
lar. rerers aud cuffs. 10 charming
combination. little blue velvet
foqne trimmed only with tnlnk head
Sad tails sets on ,his skating suit 20
advantage. II IL iump from skating
gowns TO Preach blouses. but the Illus
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-03-14

III ! bad Just one bit OF advice 10
give prospective sitter" said IA.
vorite New York photographer In EArt
de Ia Mode, Il should say. Don't think
about the picture for days before hay-
Ing II taken. Choose good photog
rapher and leave II TO him Dress nat
urally-that Is. M You are accustomed
TO do In your daily llfe-and. above ALL
don't dress as you have never dressed
before That IL where so many peo.
pie make mistake They get new
gown for the special purpose Of having
n photograph taken and often as
climax have their hair dressed In an
unusual way. Then, having changed
themselves MS much ms possible. they
come to the photographer"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-03-14

In the days OF river driving on the
Kennebec river IN Maine old Uncle Jim
Gilbert was we'll known character
He was hale and hearty aud had an
enormous appetite The men used to
come down the river with a drive OF
logs and get a meal at a tavern Ia
Augusta. One morning, arriving late
aud with appetite sharpened, old Tn
Gle Jim sat down with the first set OF
men and ate diligently during the time
these men made a meal A new set OF
men came and still Uncle Joe ate
steadily. A third set came. aud the
tavern keeper, becoming alarmed, tried
TO hurry up the protracted meal by
saying. Better drink your coffee, un-
Gle, and have another cup9
mo" said the old man. 81 never
drink till I'm half throughg"- Boston
Herald
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Inquire Of the young people; they
know everything.
Polite Star AinSers

Prlma donnas In the same city hav-
ing the habits Of polite society are par
ticular about making formal visits 10
each other.
1t happened IN Detroit that Patti and
Nicolln her husband, and Albani and
her spouse, Ernest Gye, were staying
at the same hotel. Patti and Nlcollni
had gone out for drive, and Albanl,
seeing them pass her window, called TO
her husband Ernest, they have gone
out We had better leave cards for
them at once"
On returning Patti received the cards
and later, when Albanl and Gye had
gone to rehearsal said to Nicollni.
Ernest" (hls name was Ernest), they
have gone TO the theater This IL .
good time 10 return their visit"