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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

Rev. R. J. Campbell. of the City Temple in London. will possibly become the candidate of the Independent Labor Party for Parliament in the Cardiff district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

Eighty years of age but young and strong in appearance. Rev. John ., A. 4. Freeman journeyed from Los Angeles to Grapevine Tex. to preach once more where he delivered his first sermon fifty-six year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

Our ideal will never be met with In life unless we have first acheived IL within ourselves-Maeterli
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

Nay, falter not; 'tis an assured good To seek the noblest-'tis your only
 good. Now you have seen 1t; for that higher
 vision Poisons all meaner choice for ever
 more George Eliot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

One of the finest church cluohouses in the country will be that of the MefS's Club of Christ Episcopal Church of Los Angeles. which has just peen started, the first plans calling Tor an outlay of s30.0o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

Two voices are there: one Is of the sea, One of the mountains; each mighty voice,
 In both from age thou didst rejoice, They were the chosen music. liberty!
 Wordsworth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25
WANTED

First-ciasa city saiesn5an who hss had experience. No enc but experf- enced man need apply
 Jos. Manegold q Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25
THE cHURcHAT HOME.

ITbe old Holy Name Church. Of NH waukee is being torn down to enlarge inc campus of Marquette College.
 There are in New York city to-day three less Protestant, five more Catn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

The Canadian Government Is to soil to the Salvation Army ten townships in New Ontario. comprising 230.000 acres, on which the Army will settle at least IA farmers to the township. trained men going out with them to get the project well started.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

being done, one new society week be- ing the record for some time past.
 The Continental Services Commil.es, of the Free Church Council oi Ens,h has heen providing for meetings with English speakers at Eiger. Grinder, waid, all of this month. and all VIII continue them through September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

a miners son. has been sent to ParIia- ment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

Mormon invasion of Brooklyn IFS feared. the cornerstone or new 1T Iatter-D Day saints having been re- eentIv laid with considerable ceremony
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

A Methodist Church has been opened at Epworth, B. C.. small place not Far from Vancouver. as memorial to twenty five years earnest work by pr. Robson and his wife. tribute being paid him while he Is alive and can know how his efforts are appreciat- ed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

The Congregational Church through out the world owns i2,5sS cnurcneee; chapels and mission stations ano nun,hars Is33. ss1 members and 1.eo2.- CSC Sunday school pupils
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

A ninety-day campaign to raise s5.000, started by Emmanuel Engiisn Evangelical Church of Baltimore prov. '. ed unsuccessful, but will be renewed in the fall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

The first fall work of the First Christian Church, at Memphis, VIII pc the planning of $125.ooo puhoIne, fine, lot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25

The Salvation Army at Los Angeles has had plans drawn for seven-story building of reinforced concrete. to be devoted wholly to it's uses. and t0 contain a restaurant. lodgings and of fices. besides an auditorium. with a stage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25
was a scotchmsn and educated 2 Aberdeen College.

The pastoratekof a growing church at Liconia, N T., has been given up by Rev William A. Barrett, a Baptist, be- cause he feels 1t to be his duty to take up evangelistfc work in Tioga and Che mung counties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-25
ollie and eighteen more Jewish churches than there were six years ago.

The National Christian Endeavor So- city has planned to raise $50o,o0o as q memorial in Boston of auarter-oen- tury of this work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

But the dear baby mouse wouldn't weigh
Half an ounce on its first birth day.
While the cute little babes of old Tabby
Cat
Weigh one or two ounces at birth
If fat.
So you see, some babies are big:
(For instance, a plump baby pigD
While others we see are really quite
small.
But as babies we love them, yes, one
And ALL
MAJID WALKER
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

Of sheep. Then he was to bid Peter and
his wife farewell and hasten home with
what news be could bring. But on the
road lea.iing to the land and house of
Peter, Qtdnton was stopped by that un-
worthy kiMsmsu, who was en- route to the
city.
WHITTIER goest thou, son Quinton?"
asked Peter, in most kindly tones. With
out thinking of his parents warning, the
little fellow replied defantly: 81 am
going to hunt for my fathers sheep, bags
of grain and skins of wine that were
stolen by some wicked thief last night.
Think you I will find them In this direc-
tion?"
"Mayhap thou shalt find them the
sooner by accompanying me to the city,"
answered Peter, a hideous smile coming
over his face. Then, before Qulnton
could turn to fly, Peter had ordered two
of his slaves to seize him and bind him
and carry him to the city, where he
Peter-would sell him into captivity to
some of the rowing tribes from other
lnnds.
In vain did Qulnton plead with Peter
and the poor slaves to unbind him and
let him return to his fathers home.
NAY, nay, lad" said Peter. II have
never been blessed with a son, and 1t
cuts me to the quick to behold my COM
mon kinsman, the rude clod Barber, with
one growing up to honor and love him.
So l shall this day remove from my sight
something that hurts me like a thorn In
the flesh. You shall be sold to some for
eign tribe rnat may be camped beside
the city gates"
And the wicked Peter was true to his
word. On arriving at one of the city
gates-not the gate to which the home
of Quinton stood-they found group
of tents and horses. This pronounced
the fact that Gypsies camped there. Peter
stopped at the big tent, which was oc-
cupied by the chief OF the tribe. A bar
gain was instantly struck and Quinton
was made the property of the Gypsies
his klnsman receiving two handfuls of
silver and a horse in payment for him.
Then, with a wicked smile. Peter bade
the weeping boy adieu and with his
slaves departed, going into the city.
AS Quinton lay in the corner of a tent
weeping and praying, pretty dark-eyed
girl came to him, her heart touched by
the sight of his grief. AS best he could,
Quinton told her his sad story: but this
was difficult, for he spoke little of the
Gypsy tongue and the maiden spoke little
of Quinton's native tongue. But youth
and sympathy served as interpreters, and
soon the Gypsy girl understood the plight
OF poor little Quinton. Deity she undid
the thongs that bound his feet and hands.
Then she took from the folds of her
cloak a short cane, made of beautiful,
glossy wood. Watching that no one
should see her, the maiden placed the
came within the bOSOm of Ouin ton'a
blouse, saying: This Is a magic cane.
Three times will it work miracles Then
its power is gone and 1t is nothing more
than ordinary wood. My grandmother
left it a legacy to me. l have never had
need of it. Take it and use it carefully"
Then the maiden went from the tent
and Quinton meditated on her words.
He was an unusually wide-awake boy
and knew that he must use judgment
in regard to the magic cane. He de-
cided on his first move. Taking the cane
from his bosom he pressed small silver
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

fense. Prince John became ,,in.
brought Barber to his coprt os e,o -
his council. Quinton was created q
prince and grew into a great and pood
man, and after becoming of age set out
to find the Gypsy maid who had given
him the magic cane. Her he made his
wife and they were known as the ham
piest couple In all the land
so ends the story OF Qulnton and the
Magic Cane 'ne
Little Pat was standing in front of a
bakers window, his blue eyes feastine
themselves on some apple tarts. An old
lady, elegantly attired, passing on the
pavement, pa. notleed the wistful expression
In Pats eyes and stopped to question:
Would you like an apple tart. LITTLE
boy?' '-'''e
Would l loike one, MIN? No. Hully
gee! I'd loike dozen ov i'm"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
QuintOn and the MaqiC Cane

stress had been demolished, and again
breaking the ground for the garden,
ground that had probably been drenched
In the blood of innocent men during Bar
ber's absence.
But the happiness and prosperity Of
this good man caused envy and hatred to
rankle in the bosom of a kinsman who
dwelt not far off. This kinsman's name
was Peter, and he was arrogant, selfish
and lazy His work was done by slaves
brought from Nubia, a land far distant
from the one where he dwelt These
slaves were beaten and treated most
cruelty by Peter and his old wife. the
latter being quite as mean as the former.
Owing to his own lack of interest In
work-depending entirely upon his slaves
to look after everything-the crops on
Peters lands were failures two years out
of three; his focks suffered and died off
and soon Peter, the lazy and mean, found
himself on the verge of starvation. There
was enough for himself and wife to eat,
but nothing for his poor slaves. OF
course, Peter could not see them starve,
for he wanted them to do his work and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
Il Mischievous Danny Goes to a Picnic y

mama. "Never under any circumstances
break a promise. But do not shirk CIV
ing your word of honor in things of mo-
ment to your parents and yourself. You
should know that anything your mother
asks Of you is for your own good. But
what l want you to promise is this: Be a
little gentleman In your conduct and Ian
guage at the picnic next Saturday. You
are so full of mischief that you sometimes
draw down criticism on your head through
sheer thoughtessness. Now. won't you
promise to be Just as careful in speech
and manners as possible"
"Oh, yes indeed, can make that prom
ise, mama. / shall think of you every
time l am spoken to by a girl or by the
mothers who are going along to look
after u.s. But when I'm playing with the
boys it is different. l don't have to be so
careful So you have my promise, mama,
to behave Just as you would have me
were you with me-"
Mama kissed her mlschievous son and
declared that she had the greatest faith
in him and felt no uneasiness about the
way he would conduct himself at the pic
mic on Saturday. Then, as 1t was al
ready Thursday, she began to make prep
arations for Danny's luncheon. Saturday
came at last, although Danny declared it
seemed a week In getting there. And
Friday night was SO long that several
times Danny wondered If the sun had
gone never to return. He was up before
FIVE o'clock, waiting for the day.
At last nine O'Clock struck, and Danny,
with basket on arm and umbrella In hand,
kissed his mama goodbye and started for
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

wait upon himself and wife. So one night
after Barber, Susanna and Quinton were
In bed and fast asleep the dastardly
Peter, with a dozen of his slave men,
crept into the sheepfold belonging to Bar
ber and drove away the entire flock. Also
did this bad man burst open the door to
Barber's storeroom, where his winters
provisions were kept, and steal from there
the great sacks of grain and skins of
wine, not even leaving n single fig or
bean for the good people whose labor and
thrift had provided this goodly stock.
The next morning when Barber arose be-
fore the dawn to look into his fold he was
grief-strlcken to see that every fine sheep
had been stolen during his slumber Then
he observed that the door to his store
room was open and, going there, he be-
held another awful sight-not n morsel of
food nor a drop of his own homemade
wine were left. When Barber broke the
news to Susanna and Quinton the former
said: Husband, this foul deed has been
done by our kinsman, Peter. None but he
would do us this awful injury. His eyes
have coveted our flock and grain and
wine. Being too lazy to provide for his
own needs he waits till we are prepared
for the winter, then he robs us of our
labors fruits"
"You speak true. wife" said Barber.
But what can | do In the matter? If
l go to the king within the city's walls
he will say that l am not loyal sub
ject, seeing that / am not recorded on
the lists belonging to the army that de-
fend and fight for him and his wicked
policy. He will refer me to the governor
prince whose dominion extends outside
the city walls. If go to him he will
declare that during the last war | was
not to be found in my house when all
male subjects were being called to arms
TO slay the rightful claimant to the
crown-the good Prince John-and his
followers. And what must l say? Why,
confess that l have never lifted my arm
in battle; that have split not one drop
of brothers lifeblood. And what repa-
ration would l receive for my injury,
think you, after this confession?'
You are right you are right" said Su-
sanna, her voice full of sadness. 1--WE
are helpless in the hands Of the wicked,
who seem to rule the earth"
But Quinton. hearing the conversa-
IlOu DelNeeu pdTtuls' tuOuSul
emily. Surely, surely, the right would
win and the wicked fall. He said moth
ing, though. to his father and mother. |
but lay in his bed as quietly as when |
But from his heart there
went n prayer-not a selfish prayer, bat |
q most just one. He prayed that the |
wicked inside and outside the city would |
be overcome by the good that the king,
a bood-loving and oppressive tyrant |
would be removed in some way-not |
through bloody violence-and that the |
good Prince John, who loved the lowly |
and dcspised the arrogant rich, would
come into his own--the crown and scep-
ter of the great city of Bethben and the
kingdom of which 1t was the capital.
After frugal breakfast. which con-
sisted of the remnants of their supper |
the previous evening, Barber set out to
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
BY HELENA DAVIS.

Mischievous Danny ran into his moth
er's room, crying out excitedly: "oh,
mama, I've got an invite to go to a pic
mic. Lulu Davis is"
But Danny's mother stopped him, say
ing: "You mean you have received an in
vitation-not an invite-to attend a pic
about it; but be careful of your English
You are growing very careless in regard
to your language lately"
We'll. mama, boys can't be so awful
petickler about their language. It's all
right for girls and ladies'; but boys"
Mama shook her head despairingly; but
at the same time she smiled In spite Of
herself. Her little "Mischievous," as she
was wont to call Danny, had such a
funny way of arguing certain questions
particularly the one pertaining to gram
mar-that she could never find 1t In her
heart to be severe with him, always as
suring herself that her boy was just
boy after all and would grow up all right
in spite of his carelessness In manners
and language. Smiling and putting her
arms about him she said: And so my
sonny wants to go to picnic? Well.
let's have the particulars"
Danny squared himself about and gave
the information.
Saturday. She'll be nearly as old as me-"
And twice as proper in speech, l
hope" smiled mama.
"Oh, she's on top when 1t comes to
grammar" assured Danny. Girls always
are. But just wait and US boys will show
EN- something when we get growed up.
What'll Lulu Davis do with all her fine
verbs and nouns and proper essay educa-
tion when 1t comes to a showdown with
mo xrrla m ha toe In ha
world?" And Danny looked defiance at
the imaginary Lulu grown to woman
hood. "If don't say doesn't instead of
don't when l ought to, and If / don't
say pardon me- instead of look out
there it's no sign that I'll not become
great when I'm man. It's the BIG
things l mean to learn, not the teentsy-
weentsy ones'
But the teentsy-weentsy things help
to make the BIG things" explained
mama. Just as little babies grow into
boys like my own Danny. and just as
boys like my own Danny grow into great
men. So one must heed the little things,
you see."
Danny shuffled about on his feet a mo-
poent seriously meditating. Then he
6tOke out with, But mama, the future
hasn't anything to do with the picnic
Lulu Davis is getting up. There is plenty
VI IlIuS lOT u10 u BEOW dlleT tue
Is over. The question now is, may / go2
And will you fx some of those good
sandwiches with cold tongue and mus
tard and chopped celery for me to take?
And I'd like to have some tarts and
spiced peaches and-and-chocolate cake,
too. But you know, mama, just what
I'd like for picnic dinner"
Yes, DEAR" said mama. "You shall
not only go to the picnic but you shall
have all the nice things to eat you ask
for. But l want you to promise mama
one thing. VIII your
Lets hear 1t first" said Danny,
real little, philosopher. III l should say
yes l might be sorry after hearing what
it Is that you want me to promise. l al
ways want to please you, mama dear;
but some things you ask of me are SO
hard to remember, and I might be
obliged to break my promise. That would
be very naughty indeed, so l must be
very careful in making promises"
"That is very right sonny" agreed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
BY MAUD WALKER.

In a strange land, far, far, beyond the
seas, there lived outside the walls of
great city a poor man with his wife and
little son. The mans name was Barber,
his wifes name was Susanna, and the
little sons name was Quinton. Barber
kept a small flock of sheep on the hill
side, while his wife and son made a gar
den on the small plot of ground attached
to their rude house, which was built of
baked clay and rooted with thatch of
straw.
All day they were busy, this man, wife
and son; and they were good and honest
folk, living simply and happily together
and praising their Creator for the bless
ings of health, love and home. When
wars ragged without and within the city
Barber took no part in the shedding Of
blood. With wife and child he would
seek some hiding-place far away in the
hills till the conflict was over then, driv-
ing his flock back to their old grazing
place, Barber, with Susanna and Quinton,
would resume the old way of living. re-
building the house, which in time of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

the home of Lulu Davis, where the boys
and girls were to assemble On entering
the parlor-where number of his COM
rades were gathered-Danny cried out:
Hello, kids!' Then his face became suf-
fused with bushes, for he remembered
his promise to his mother. He knew his
manner of salutation was most ungentle-
manly, for several little girls were pres
ent, as well as Mrs. Davis, who was to
chaperon the party. "Oh, l meant
mean good morning, ladies and gentle
men, he stammered. A laugh went round
the room at Dannys expense, but he
''grinned and bore IT, as he afterwards
told his mama.
The next break poor Danny made was
on entering the big picnic wagon. He
was anxious to get a seat beside Tom
Moore and on trying to do so he tramped
on the toes of Annie Smell and tore the
ribbon bow from her hair "Oh, lookout
there!' he cried by way of apology. Then
his promise instantly came to mind and
he paused in front of Annie, saying: II
beg pardon. / never meant to tramp on
you and yank your bow off," Then with
a low bow, he was about to move on to
the seat that was waiting for him when
the handle of his umbrella poked into the
face of Della Martin, who was sitting
behind him. Gee whiz!" yelled Danny,
seeing the mischief his low bow had
wrought. Then, as Della made q mouth
at him and said something about rude
boys" and "bad manners" he turned to
apologize to her. But at this instant the
driver clucked to the horses, and away
they went, the sudden start throwing
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

upon II. Her father, always in SYM
pathy with his beloved child, used his
influence to prevent the marriage in op-
position to her heart, going to the King,
his brother. and reminding his royal high
ness Of a promise he had made that the
hand OF Mary should not be bestowed
In marriage without her fathers consent
Charles, in his gruf way, answered:
$50 l did, man. But odds-fishl James
must consent to thisI'
And as in all other matters James
bowed to the will of his brother and
monarch, giving his consent to the union
of Lady Mary and the Prince of Orange
On November 4, 1877, the marriage Of
William, Prince of Orange, and Lady
Mary was celebrated in ST. James Pal
ace. On the eleventh anniversary of that
day William, Prince of Orange, invaded
England, dethroned his father-in-law,
who had succeeded Charles IL. to the
throne, and had himself made king to
rule jointly with his wife Mary, who
was not the heir-apparent to the throne,
James II. having living son, the young
Prince of Wales, ty his second wife,
Mary Beatrice.
Space forbids just condemnation of
Mary and her sister, Anne, for the part
they took in the downfall Of their al
ways good and loving father Suffice 1t
to say that the portrayal of King LeRr's
unnatural daughters Is a true dellnea-
tion Of the characters Of the two un-
grateful daughters of the ill-fated James
Mary II. died of smallpox in 1894, in
the sixth year Of her reign. William III.
survived her eight years, and wps sue
AAAdAh hV Anne. Mary's sister
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

Danny off his feet. He fell plump in the
lap of Mrs. Davis, who, mother-like, took
him upon her knee. He was so confused
now that he could scarcely keep the tears
back from his eyes ana some very ex-
presslve language from his tongue. But
his promise to be well-mannered was still
in his mind, and he got off the good
lady's lap, blushing as he said to her:
THANK you, Mrs. Davis, for holding me
on your lap. You are very kind" OF
course, every one laughed then, and
Danny, feeling like dropping into his
lunch basket and hiding beneath the nap
kin, pulled himself to the seat next to
Tom Moore. That young chap said In his
ear: Say, what's the matter with you
today, Dan? Got new assortment of
manners, haven't you? Well, you don't
know how to put 'em. on yet. They are
SO new"
"And I'm afraid they'll never fit,
either" confessed Danny. But I've
given my promise and can't go back on
1t. I've got to be gentleman"
Tom Moore laughed and replied: "Ain't
you always a gentleman?"
Danny lifted his eyebrows. Don't say
'ain't'; say aren't "
Gee, you've got it bad," declared Tom.
Then he turned to boy WHO was at his
other side. LET me introduce you to
Miss Dannie; she used to be plain Dan
Brown. But, gee, such manners! Next
week she is going to appear in pink
sunbonnet and white slippers. She's so
proper" The boy thus introduced to
Danny caught the spirit of Toms ridi-
cule and bowed with mock gravity, say