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Congress. He says thf pended his money nor when he was again a c had previously. But thi Uncle Joe's friends wic though a tremendous slide occurred in the st he boiled the largest pl, ceived in the old Fifte Cannon's popularity 8 has been great during he was first elected to have reposed all possible ability to represent the said that but for this o the part of his manage 1890, he would now he quenee of r terms as back on.
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Louisville Courier-Journal: At the top of page in a yellow Denver newspaper Is printed editorials by our editorial writer's" This clears the skirts of the intelligent compostors
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Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1873.
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MATRIMONIAL

MATRIMONIAIA He gave the maid his heart, no less, The which. she gladly took And ere they're married long, I guess She'll take his pocketbook
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A THOUGHT THAT CHEERS.

A THOUGHT THAT CHEERS. The dark days come-they're bound to
 come,
 But when they do. remember, In life, as in the flying years, Iris not always December.
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A FEW REMARKS

Mrs. Carrie Nation has been squelched again. Her life is filled with lemons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-30
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

In our case the advice is easy to fol- low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-30

Avoid thoughtless withdrawal c funds" advises Mir J. Pierpont Morgan
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Ec. w. BARRETT. Editor
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Houston Post: The Boston Globe de- sires to know what authority we have for the orthography of smart click" Just our own, contemporary. We wrote 1t that way, it appeared to our eyes beau tifnlly simple and we turned her loose. If you feel like following suit, do it and we will stand by you to the bitter ar5
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''The Mysterious Burglar" opened an engagement in Louisville recently. "Sher- lock Holiness should be next on the boards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-30

"Ah!'-a long sigh from the gentle sex. Kubelk is coming back again. We have often wondered what sort of fiddler Kub- elk would make if he were bald-headed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-30

W. D. Lanier, F. A Griswold and z E. Morgan are the only authorized travelling representatives of the Age Herald In it's circulation departnent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-30

A little Indiana boy ate peaches until he literally burst thus serving as a dreadful warning to other little boys, who eat until they nearly burst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
SHOP in THE FORENOON
NEW CLUB WORKS FOR
 SPREAD OF OPTIMISM

'Fhe "optimistic Club of America" a novel organization for the purpose of dis pensing cheerful philosophy, was recently organized with headquarters at Salt Lake City, Utah, with Charles A. Quigley, the vice president and general manager of the Studebaker Brothers company of Utah, as its president, and the desire of the or ganization is to create local club in every hamlet, village town and city in the United States.
 Col Charles Arthur Carlisle of the pany of South Bend, Ind, has gotten back of the Optimistic Club of America and is pushing it forward to success in every direction.
 The philosophy of the club, subject to modification and additions, is as follows;
 God regns; the union still lives and the sun still shines, even though the clouds obscure it."
 There are more people dying each day for the lack of a kind word, pat on the back and a little encouragement, thah there are from disease"
 "A smile Is potential, magnetic and dis pels trouble"
 ''The man who never makes any mis- takes never makes anything else.'
 Hard luck stories are live overdue notes.
 "Go bury the sorrows, the world hath it's share. Just smile.
 Before money was invented some peo- pie were happy"
 Shake hands as though you meant 1t, and smile."
 Nobody can compute the value Of smile; frown has cost a kingdom"
 Nobody can really harm you but your self"
 You are under a real obligation to every man on earth
 You can't put influence in a glass case"
 "When in doubt, take optimism"
 'In darkness, in light, in sorrow, In blight, be an Optmist ever, and things will come all right" Optimism Is the first-born Of hope, the mother of confidence, the executioner or diversity and the undertaken of pessim- ism".
 "A frown is a renegade smile that is afraid to look itself in the face"
 "On the faces of the happy aged 1t is a well known fact that wrinkles are only the footprints of smiles' "On the vehicle of modern progress the creak of the wheel is the pessimist pro- test; a little optimistic lubricant will silence both the creak ana the croak
 '"The optimist wins
 "rhe greatest smler is the greatest healer."
 Smile and the world delights with you: croak, and you croak alone
 "A smile is Gods own medicine.
 "A grin Is a counterfeited smile ana does not pass current because the heart stamp of genuineness is not upon it.
 optimism and pessmism have fought many bloody battles; if optimism had not been a victor up to date, hope would have died years ago"
 Tn the realm of the birds, the lark IS the optimist, the crow is the pesslmist. Why be crow?"
 "Clearing house certificates and tight financial conditions have afforded more neonle who never had a dollar. an ex- cuse for their hard luck stories than anything that has happened since the civil war
 Let optimism and and the optimist de-
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Great Divide"

The seat sale for "The Great Divide, !" William Vaught Moodys virile American play, which will be presented at the Jefferson theatre the night before Christ mas opens at the Jefferson box office at o'clock this morning. The play Is generally acknowledged to be the great est drama of western life yet written in the history of the American stage. It tells of the strange wooing of an eastern woman and an Arizona prospector, rep resenting the conflict between the free, untrammelled spirit of the west, and the rigid conventionality and uncomprenlsing traditions of the east
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"Cupid at Vassar."

Of Cupid at Vassar," a new musical play in four acts with Florence Gear play ing the leading role and which will be the Christmas day offering at the Jeffer- son theatre, matinee and night, The Illi- nois State Register says:
 Cupid at Vassar" is a mixture of drama, melodrama and musical comedy combined, but presented in such de- lightful manner that it really makes one regret when the curtain falls on the last act The scenes are laid at the famous Vassar college and Kate Newton's home, a girl who is attending that institution. Florence Gear as Kate presents eharm- ing personality and is also clever as an emotional actress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
At the Biiou.

"Bedfords Hope" is drawing more peo- ple to the orchestra floor of the Bijou this week than such plays usually do, and the attraction is principally Dncoin J. Carter's wonderfully realistic race scene in the third act between standard size automobile of G0-horsepower and train through the Bad Lands. Every de- tail of this race is perfect, even to the wind and dust. A huge and complicated mechanism is used for this scene and 1t must be witnessed to be appreciated matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight ends the engagement. Next week the Bijou will offer the musical comedy success, Gay New York; with Harry Emerson, favorite of last year, as the quaint old German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
Russian Woman Executed.

Moscow, December 2O.-The woman who on December made an unsuccessful at tempt to kill Lieutenant General Guer- schelmann, governor general of Moscow, by means of bomb, was executed here this morning. She refused to partake of the sacraments and went to her death with undaunted courage. On the scaffold she said to her executioners: "We will soon stop your hangings.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
Rose Hill Folly Company.

Far and away the most handsomely staged production of the burlesque cir cult the present season is the Rose Hill Folly company" which is the offering at the Gayety this week.
 The show is under the direction of Messrs. Rice and Barton, and this is sufficient guarantee that 1t Is all that can be desired in burlesque and vaude- vile. However the management have completely outdone themselves this sea- son in regard to costumes and scenery. as well as the large, clever company which makes up the cast. George w. Rice Is the leading fun-producer, and the many thousands of phygoers who have seen him will need no introducing to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
Neoro charqed With Murder.

New Orleans, December 2o.-John Brown, a negro, was brought to New Orleans today from Pontichatoula, La. where he was arrested during the night, charged with being the murderer of Mrs. Hans Nelson yesterday. near Hammond, La Mrs. Nelson's body was found rid dled with shot. Suspicion pointed to Brown, who had quarreled with her over the ownership of dog. Brown declares he is innocent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
S. b. Homie Dies.

Union Springs. December 0.-(Special)- This evening at 6 o'clock s. D. Homie died after two days illness of pneumonia. He was about S5 years of age and was one of Union Springs most beloved citizens. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Henry Harris of this place and Mrs. warren Jones of Montgomery. His wife preceded him to the grave about a year ago. No funeral arrangements. have yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
At the Majestic.

Every child who attends the matinee performance at the Majestic this after noon will be presented with box or candy. There'll be more pleasure inside the house than inside the box, for the bill includes several acts that appeal to the boys and girls One is Cora, the best trained fox terrier in America. An- other is caron and Farnum, aerobatic clowns. Grown folks will find enter
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Enisconai Churches.

Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. Holy communion at 7:S0 a. m. and full service at Il a. m., and evening service and sermon at 7:30 p. m. The Rev. Dr. w. D. Evans, rector, will officiate at all three services.
 St. Mary's-on-the-Iighl Nineteenth street and Twelfth avenue, south. Ser vices will be held in the following or- der: Holy communion at 7:30 a. m by the Rev. F. w. Amber of Woodlawn; sun day school at 9:30 a. m; morning prayer at Il a. m. No evening services will De held.
 St. Andrews, Tenth street and Eleventh avenue, south, service at Il o'clock. con-
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stroy the last hope of the pessimist and perfect confidence will again prevail with peace and plenty for all"
 Fall into line and the sunshine of the home and the glory of trade will reflect the delight of a gracious per
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CLARKE BROS.

CLARKE BROS. For Christmas Goods, Fancy Baskets Fruit, New Shelled Nuts, Black Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds,
 Fancy Specialties Arriving Daily.
 309-311 N. 2Oth St.
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Sharp Reduction In Toy d Q m We are overstocked on many items and announce very sharp
 reductions on
 Automobiles,
 Wagons,
 Coasters, Devil Wagons,
 Fine Dolls,
 Doll Houses. Savings of one-third.
Monday and Tuesday
Then Christmas Day

Stands itself, compared with all others There's wolesomeness of the gifts offered here, found esewheeand mind you saving prices everything Most folks doing their entire Christmas shopping here After
 making their first purchase they request transfer card and that all they need At liberty stop anywhere in the house, merely have the purchase entered the card Isn't that quicker than waiting minute for every purchase? With the transfer card you only wait and that's when you all through and
 the transfer roomand needn't wait then
 you send the parcel Your purchases done in parcel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
Catholic Churches.

Catholic services Sunday will be as follows:
 St Pauls--Low masses at 6:3O. 7:3O and 9:3O Sunday school children), and high mass at 10:30 o'clock; Sunday school at s.s0 a. m.; evening devotions at o'clock Our Lady of Sorrows-Low mass at o'clock; high mass at 10 o'clock; evening devotions at 5 o'clock.
 St. Augustine 's-Masses at 7:30 and lo o'clock; Sunday school at p. m.; bene- diction at 4 p. m.
 San Marco's-Mass at o'clock; bene- diction at 4:30 p. m.
 Tomorrow will be the fourth and last Sunday of Advent.
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Methodist Churches.


 First church, Sixth avenue and Nine te.nth street, services at the usual hours with preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45. D.. m by the pastor the Rev. James A. Duncan.
 Highlands, Eleventh avenue and Twenty first street, by the pastor, the Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs.
 E,eventh Avenue, Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south. preaching at Il a. m and 7:30 O clock, p. m, by the pastor, the Rev. F. F. Culver.
 St. Johns, Twentieth street and Ave nue II, by the ptstor. the Rev. R. T. Tyler.
 fountain Heights, Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street, north, by the pastor, Wesley chapel, Jasper avenue ana Seventeenth street, north, usual serv- ices at Il a. m. and 7.30 o'clock p. m. There will be preaching at both morning and evening services by the new pastor the Rev. K. M. Matthews. North Avondale Fifth avenue and ,~ortieth street, by the pastor at both morning service at Il a. m. and evening service at 7:30 p. m.
 Avondale, 420s Fifth avenue, services at il a. m., and 7:30 p. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. c. Persinger. West End, preaching by the pastor at ing la 0slUie serSices '; with :" preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. L. Britain, at both services. smpson-Corner of Seventh avenue and Twenty-ffth street, north, services to- morrow at Il a. m., and 7:SO p. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. H. H, Osborne.
 Twenty-frst Avenue-Twenty-f ave- nue, North Birmingham, services at Il a. m., and p. m., with preaching py the pastor.
 Presbyterian Churches.
 First church, Fourth avenue and Twen- tv-first street, preaching by the pastor. the Rev. Dr. John W. Stagg. at Il a. m. South Highlands, Twenty-first street and Highland avenue, Rev. Dr. Sterling J. Foster occupying the pulpit at both morning and evening services. The even ing service will be held at .;So O ciock' the sermon being to the Presbyterian Brotherhood
 Second church, Tenth avenue and Twelfth street, south, preaching at both services by the Rev. U. D. Mooney. Third church, Avenue G and Twenty second street. by the pastor. the Rev. J. A. Bryan.
 teenth street, by the pastor. the Rev. h. s. Handley Afternoon service at p. m. Vine Street, West End-Preaching at Il a m. and 7:30 D. m. by the pastor, the Rev. V. F. Merrell.
 East Lake. Eighty-first street and Un- derwoo6 avenue by the stated supply. Westminster. Twonty-fifth street and Thirteenth avenue, north, by the pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston.
 Avondale-Ayenue c and Fortieth street Preaching at the usual morning and evening services. Il a. m. and f:3O p. m, by the pastor, the Rev. w. G. Wood- ridge - First Cumberland Presbyterian, U. 5. A. Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. I. D. Steele. First Cumberland. Services at Il a. m, and 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the chapel of the Birmingham seminary, the Rev. J. D. Lewis. pastor presiding.
 First, North Birmingham, preaching at ii a. rn and o'clock D. m., with preach ing by the pastor at both services.
 Baptist Churches.
 First church, Sixth avenue and Twenty
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FERD MAR x STORE F. SHOP in THE EVENINGS

tainment in these acts, and in the rest of the programme which is composed of high class vaudeville.
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Albums with music and without music from $1.95, at Max Robinson's, jeweler, 214 N. 20th street.
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Miscellaneous.

German Lutheran Zion. Avenue B and Nineteenth street, services at 10:30 a. -m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. w. F. Weidman, as usual On Christmas Day at p. m. the children's festal serv- ice will be held.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist-Serv- ices at the newly entered church, for merly occupied by the rive Points Meth odist church on Eleventh avenue, be- tween Twentieth and Twenty-irst streets, south. Services Sunday morning at il o'clock and Wednesday evening at $ o'clock The subject of the lesson ser mon tomorrow will be "Christ Jesus
 Evangelische Friednskirche. POO Avenue F, service at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m by the pastor. the Rev. s. A. Ebinger.
 ngregational-Chapel on Nineteenth street, between Sixth and Eighth avenues, north-Service at Il a. m. and p. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. George Eaves both morning and even- ing The Rev. MT. Eaves will preach at Il o'clock on "The First Advent and the Second,' and at 8 o'clock on Jesus, the Son of God"
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ducted by the pastor. the Rev. Raimundo de Ovies.
 All Saints, Twenty street. between Avenue F and Avenue G. only evening service at o'clock.
 Grace church, Woodlawn-Services con ducted by the pastor, the Rev. F. w. Ambler, at Il a. m.
 Christs church, Avondale-Service sun day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with preach- ing by the pastor, the Rev. F. w. Amber.
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Sunday Services M Ihe
 Birmingham Churches

second street. by the pastor. the Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson, at both morning and evening services at Il a. m. and o'clock D. m. There will be special musical programme at the evening service.
 Southside, Avenue F and Twentieth street. The Rev. Dr. Kerr c. Pupper will occupy the pulpit at the regular services at il a. m. At the evening service there will be preaching by the Rev. Dr. J. C.. Hidden, temporary pastor.
 Fountain Heights, Tenth avenue and Thirteenth street, north, by the pastor.
 North Highlands, Rush avenue and Eighteenth street, by the pastor, the Re-. James D. Ray.
 Twenty-seventh street. Avenue I and Twenty seventh street, by the pastor, the Rev. !. o. Colley.
 Ruhama, East Lake, seventy-seventh street and Underwood avenue. by the pas- tor.
 Elyton, corner of Cotton avenue and Banks street, by the pastor, the Rev. A. D. Page.
 First Avondale, by the pastor, the Rev. L. M. Bradley. First woodlawn. Fifty-sixth street and First avenue, by the pastor, the Rev. Austin Crouch.
 Park avenue, North Birmingham. by the pastor, the Rev. T. Hovie Johnston.
 Christian Churches.
 First Christian-Fifth avenue and Twen- ty-f1rst street. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m. by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Allen R. Moore. Dr. Moore will preach his Christmas sermon at the Il o'clock service, his subject being, Peace and Good Will" The evening service will be especially for young men, the sermon be- ing on Daniel"
 Bessemer-Sixteenth street and Fourth avenue, Bessemer, the Rev. D. P. Taylor, pastor. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m.
 Ensley-Avenue and Twenty-first street Ensley, the Rev P. H. Duncan. pastor Preaching at Il a.. m. and 7:4o D. m.
 -Fifty-eighth street, Wood lawn, the Rev. c. A. Donaldson, pastor. Preaching at Ii a. m. and 7:45 D. m. North Birmingham-Seventh avenue. Sunday school at p. m.. H. Gait Brax- ton, superintendent.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
PLOT AGAINST EMPEROR.
search for Purchaser Of Uniform OF
Cossack Escort.

81. Petersburg, Feb. "A PIot
evidently directed against the empe-
ror came TO light through orders Is
sued to the secret police 20 use every
effort 20 identify the purchaser OF
uniform OF his maJesty's own Cossack
escort. which vas captured during
rAcen, raid. Detectives have been
direct 10 y!si every tailor In 81.
peter. rlrg AMI tfe searches can be
extent : 20 the provinces. Tie n'e
o. regulation uniforms j. 4 fr"rNr
Jay!c4 ~ t. te--pr..'s. l. "1' en-
2.oyei in 'ar attempt iE1'rs i'H HE
Of Premier S'p'vpin and tn 80 as
sass!nation % Military Professor Paw
lon. The Cos,aCh gsrb - an open
sesame 20 the precincts ~ The palaces
AZ Tlars,Loe- Sp,O and Pc'DrSIt.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
t,i,,.d In q Wreck.

Johnstown. Pa, Feb. W." "a
the first section OF Train No, - ..st
Manhattan Limited. was speeding -,
over he Pennsylvania raiirosa "a.
saturday II ran into an empty - Is.
near Conemaugh. Eleven pass.s
a.,een in their berths were inia'e ~
and four trainmen we're hurt. -,
the injured passengers suffered on
sprain. Of either the neck or back OK -.
both. owing 10 the sudden sVop ,hs
train which threw them again''
cad OF the 5erths.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
Seek. Divorce: Goes 70 Grave.

Yankton. 8. Oak. Feb. Geo.
II. Meyers. q multi millionaire. OF
New Orleans. died here suddenly. On
his person was found Standard Oil
stocks valued at 81 900 900. MIR.
Meyers came here nearly six months
ago with the intention OF securing a
divorce from his wife. He still lack
cd one week before he would have
become a citizen OF the state. when
his divorce petition would have been
fled. Arrangements had already
been made 10 have the case tried al
once. Nothing Is known here OF M
Meyers wealth with the exception OF
the fact that in his pockets. AFTER
deaJh. was found Standard OIL stock
valued at a pillion dollars.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
LAVE London for Paris.

London. Feb. 4.-King Edward and
Queen Alexandra left London for the
city OF Paris Saturday morning. trav-
cling incognlto as the Duke and Ouch
ess OF Lancaster. This is the queen 5
frst visit To Paris since 1889. when.
as Princess OF Wales. she visited the
exhibition. Ase their majesties de-
sire the trip 20 France 10 be as pri-
vate as possible there was almost an
entire absence OF ceremony on their
departure.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
Railway llr.s WI Mera..

New York, Feb. i.-.N 4 meeting
u the directors II the VI xican Cen
tral Railroad company further consid-
Grafton was given - the terms OF eN-
change which are % he offered 10 the
companies security holders in con-
nection with the merger with the Mex
lean Central lines with those OF the
national railroad 10 Mexico. II was
learned. after the meeting that an
announcement in regard 10 the de- ais
Of the merger may he issued shortly.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
polio. Chief Returns to Duty.

Macon. Ga. Feb. i.-Chiefo o, -
lice Granville Conner. who mas %
confined 20 his room for several aa,'
On account OF a severe illness. mas -,
turned TO his post. Friday was a.
first time out since his attack
will soon gather strength enough -
enter steadily upon the duties o. -,
once. He has been detained ~
several days at his home and MS H y.
with the attack was tedious one; ~
only remained az his once . ss
time Friday. but will be on; resui'"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
Introduction Of Universal Suffrage.

Stockholm, Sweden, Feb. the
bill promised In the speech from the
throne 4, the opening OF parliament.
providing for the Introduction OF uni
versal suffrage and a proportional
electoral system for elections TO the
second chamber. was introduced In
parliament Saturday. The members
OF the upper house will continue TO be
chosen as al present, but The term OF
service will be reduced from nine 70
six years.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-05
4. Accidentally Killed.

Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. Al. A.
Chandler. president OF the Greenville
Industrial college. a negro Institution
OF Greenville. Tenn. was accident
ally killed while handling a pistol.
The dlcharged bullet penetrated his
heart, killing him instantly. The CO.
lege is an institution OF he Zion M .
z. church, colored. Chandler came
20 Greenville from a northern city.