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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Personal and General.

The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Anthony s parish met this afternoon with Mrs. P B. Patton. The reports of the various com mittees in charge of the recent lawn fete were received from which 1t was found the fete had netted the society about $4. Mrs. D. B. Sullivan will entertain the club at their next meeting. Thursday Au- gust 9. at the home of her father, P. L.. Delaney, East Highlands, Pratt City.
 Ben Smith, representative from Frank lin county to the state legislature, and a member of the temperance committed was in the city today on a visit to rela- tives
 The many friends of Frank Truss who was formerly employed by the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company In the draughting department, will regret to learn of his serious illness at the ssis- ters hospital. Lorraine, o.
 The Rev. J. l. Williams, former pastor of the Methodist church. now residing at Jasper, was in the city today visiting friends and looking after his business in terests. The Rev. Williams is the pre- siding elder of the Jasper circuit.
 Mrs. W. w. Anthony of Wrightsville Ga, who has been the guest of her sis ter, Mrs. N. w Scott, for the past few days, will return to her home tomorrow She will be accompanied by her nieces, Misses Maud and Lester Scott, who will pay her an extended visit.
 Mrs. T. T. O'Byrne of Helena will leave tomorrow for Opelika on a visit to rela- tives. Mrs O'Byrne will be absent about ten days
 H. c. Russell will leave tomorrow for South Alabama, to join his wife and fam fly, who are visiting relatives.
 The Rev. Father Brien of Bessemer was In the city today, the guest of Father Doyle.
 Mrs J. M. Donaldson and little son have gone to Albertville on visit to rel atves.
 Officer Glenn Boswell will leave Satur- day for a vacation at hls former home, Rome, Ga.
 MT, and Mrs. Henry Keller have re- turned from a trip to Chicago and New York
 The many friends of J. Hoke Perkens, who has been at Glenwood Springs. Colo. in search of health will be pleased to learn he is much improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
WELL KNOWN NEGRO
 DEAD IN ENSLEY
CorOner'S Inquest Shows Death
 From Natural Causes
OHLS HOST FOR CLUB
Brodas Celebrate First Anniversary With Dinner to Friends and ReIa- tives-Persona and Gen
 era News of Ensley.

Ensley, August 7.-(Special.) )-Coroner Paris held an inquest this morning on the body of Monroe Smotherman, a negro drayman who was found dead last even- ing at the home of his brother-in-law, A. J. Albright. When found blood was run ming from his mouth, and as Smother man had recently separated from his wife foul play was suspected. The coroner called on Dr. J. E. Robbins to hold an autopsy. who found that death had re- suited from the rupture of a blood ves- sel near the heart, and that he died from natural causes.
 Smother well known in Ensley, having resided here for the past fifteen years and owned considerable property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
EXPOSITION COMPLETE.
Director General Barr Makes First
 Public Announcement.

Norfolk, August 8.-The Jamestown exposition is declared to be complete, in a statement issued by Director Gen eral James M. Barr, who also asks for the project the support of the people at large. MT. Barr says:
 "The Jamestown exposition, barring minor details which will be finished within ten days. is completed. It fit t.ngly commemorates the great his torical event which 1t was designed to celebrate, and 1t reflects credit on the state of Virginia, the south and tho nation.
 "In the character of It's buildings, the excellency of it's exhibits and the beauty of location it compares favor ably with any exposition held in this country and 1t fully justifies It's man. agement In asking the support of tho people of the country /"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Out of Her Class.

From Harper's Weekly.
 A member of the school board of a cer- tain Pennsylvania town relates the sad case of a young woman who failed to pass her examination for appointment as teacher In the public schools of that place.
 The mother of the disappointed young woman was asked by friend whether the daughter had succeeded in running the gauntlet of the examiners.
 No" was the reply in mournful tone, 'Jinny didn't pass at all. Maybe you won't believe. sir. but them examiners asked the poor girl about things that happened years and years before she was born"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Celebrate First Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. Leo Broda celebrated the first anniversary of their wedding last night at their home on Avenue r and Tenth street. by a dinner to their im- mediate relatives. An elegant course din- ner was served, and beautiful souvenirs of the occasion were presented to each guest. MT. and Mrs Broda also received number of handsome presents Those present were: Miss Helen Kaufman of Birmingham, Mir and Mrs Henry Broda and son, Donald, and Jake Broda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Nancy Miller Pardoned

Washington, August 8.-President Roosevelt has pardoned Nancy Miller, who was convicted about six years ago in the Indian territory of man. slaughter for killing Alice Brake in a dispute over a gosling. The woman was sentenced to pay fine of $500 and to serve ten years in the Ohio penitentiary. She has been impris- oned for about six years She is the mother of six or eight children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
President Budd Dead.

Greensburg, Pa, August S.-Presi- dent R. A. Budd of the Budd Coal com pany of this city died at the Monon- gahela house in this city today. sur rounded by his family, who have been at his bedside for several days. Mir. Budd was taken III with cancer about the first of the year. but has been confined to his bed only for the last few days. He was born in Cincinnati sixty years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Tuesday Evening Club Entertains.

MT and Mrs. Van H. Ohl entertained the Thursday evening club at their home on Avenue lI and Twenty-fourth street. A delightful evening was spent by those present Cards and music were the prn- cipal features, though later in the even ing the merry dance held sway, after which dainty refreshments were elegantly served by MT. Ohl.
 Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Dodge, MT. and Mrs. Louis Bettena, Mrs. Henry Broda. Messrs. E. M. Clark, Charles Gelston. H. J. Smith, Harry Urban, William Suppler, Frank Cutler, William Gilbert and M. Mulln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
PhiIippine Lawmakers Meet.

Washington, August S.-The first gathering of the Philippine assembly, according to advices from Governor General Smith, will meet on October 16. Secretary Taft has promised to be present at the opening of that body and if the steamship schedules are maintained he will arrive in Manila on October IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
TOBACCO HABIT CURED

Cigarette, Cigar, Pipe, Snuff, Tobacco chewing and all forms of tobacco using are cured by the JAMES HOME CURE FOR TOBACCO HABITS. Put up in Tablet form. Easy and convenient to take. Makes quitting a pleasure Cures while you work. Price of full course of tablet treatnen- far tobacco Labit. s2. James SanatorIun Co.,, Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Tariff Needs Reforminq,

Melbourne, August S.-Sir William John Lyme, the Australian minister of trade and commerce., today brought forward the American tariff, which, he said, should be reformed at least to 10 per cent of its present operation In favor of Australias dependencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
IOuisvil

. Louisville, August Sword was re ceived from Frankfort tonight that the deal for the sale of the Douglass Park
 race track in this city to the Ken lucky State Fair association is off. It is understood that some imperfections .n the title to the grounds have been found and that the State Fair associa- tion has objected to the sewer facili-
 ties of the place. Douglass Park is owned by St. Louis men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Tied JaiIor and Escaped.

Mayfeld, O., August S.-Noah Cof- fee and Fon Frazier, young white boys. are in jail here, charged with store breaking, while in the jail yard fast ened the keeper in jail and made their escape over a high wall. It was an hour before the jaior was rescued from prison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Chicauosn Is Honored.

Paris, August S.-The Stomatologi- cal congress, which was held in the Academy of Medicine here today, e.ected Prof. E. S. Talbot of Chicago to be the first honorary president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Contracts We'll Sold.

MT. Whittam finds that the contracts of the southern mills are well sold and that nothing is tempting them to weaken their dearly bought prestige in the orient. They therefore. meet the requirement of the regular Chinese customers. no matter what the local conditions are in this country. Alto gether, the report adds the prospects for continued profitable activity in the cotton trade are excellent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

spects to General Kessler and his staff at their quarters today. Prominent among them were Mrs. James K. Vardaman, Misses Vardaman, Mrs. John P and Miss Mary Mayo, Mrs. John T. Wood and a party of pretty young women, many of whom showed their loyalty to the soldier boys by wearing the regulation hat and a profusion of regimental colors Mir. and Mrs. L H. Sykes and Miss Wood of Canton, Miss, are with Mrs. James K Vardaman at the Stone hotel.
 No Rowdysm.
 One of the pleasant features of this encampment Is the total absence of any thing that borders on rowdyism and toughness of this gathering Col. J. r. Mayo, while in conversation tonight, said that he had never seen such perfect or der and control at any encampment he eyer attended. He said that the court had practically no work at all. Not once has it been deemed necessary to send the provost guard to the city to take the men back to camp and that hardly an arrest Is necessary to be made at the grounds. Formerly 1t was nothing un- usual to make a dozen or more each day. An immense throng Is at Lake park to- night attending the dance.
 The Second regiment band from Cor inth Is being congratulated for It's faith ful work and good music.
 The street car service Is improved to- day and tho company is handling the crowd better. Doubleheaders are being run and the congested condition is re- lieved. The loop through the camp grounds is being used and makes the line additionally popular
 Governors Ball.
 The Choctaw club, the social organlza- ton of Columbus. is making elaborate preparations for the governors ball, which will be given under their auspices on next Wednesday evening. The Elk's home will be the scene of the elaborate affair and 1t Is expected that this ball will be the most brilliant social event which has ever been held in this city. Cover nor Vardaman will arrive in Columbus to- morrow and with his arrival will be coupled many social functions to be held in his honor. The governors ball Will be the most pretentious affaiar, however, and 1t is estimated that fully 300 couples will be present at the dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
BETHEL FEMALE COLLEGE
 HOpkinxyflIe, ky

select school for girls and young women; combines with full and thorough academic work the comforts and courtesies of refined home life of fers unsurpassed advantages for mu- sical. literary and scientific study; opens Sept. 3, closes May 27, 190S Write for catalogue. to Edmund Harri- son, A. M., IL. D., President.
 6-1S-1S-t-mo- fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Costly Practice.

It is pointed out by them that a New England shipment via overland railroad to the Pacific might be and at times is so routed as to pass through southern mill towns where a car con talning like products of southern origin would go forward by the same train, paying for about a 300 mile shorter haul over 40 per cent more for trans
 portation. On the other hand the re- port shows there has been marked .m- provement in the transportation of these cotton products the railroads. making every effort to send them through to the coast on schedule time. This, the report says, has made it pos sible to get cotton goods from the mill to the Pacific ports within a given time and gives the shipper reasonable chance that the consignment will con- meet with steamship sailing regular sch edule for Japan and China.
 In discussing the metho hods of the rail- roads of the report calls attention to the fact that they have allowed a prac- tice very costly and annoying to the manufacturers to fasten itself upon the trade, the plan being for local freight agents to issue bills of lading for the cotton covered by a compress receipt not only before being loaded in cars but long before the cotton is compressed. The bill of lading so issued Is at once attached to a sight draft and for warded for payment alth ough the bales may be and often are on the compress platform before being compressed. Dur ing the general freight congestion of recent years this has become much more active for cotton bales after com pression being kept waiting additional more or less lengthy periods until empty cars are available Meantime the buyer and user have paid for the purchase weeks and some times months before he receives his property and the seller or cotton merchant is enabled to practically finance his business largely with his customers money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
BRENAU coIlege-Conservatory.

For Young Ladies. Gainesville Ga. Standard college courses and special two year course for Ugh school graduates. Elegant equipment; delightful climate; best social advantages. Ideal home life. Write for illus rated catalogue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
ALABAMA CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE

TUSCALOOSA  locality 
  
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
MILITARY BOYS
 HONOR VETERANS Soldiers Go From@aColumbuS to
 West Point ON GAY DRESS PARADE Camp Columbus Is a Scene of Activity and Briliancy, and the Boys Are Compimented on Their
 Good Behavior.

Columbus, Miss. August S.-(Special)- The principal event of the day at Camp Columbus" was the visit of four com panes and several officers to West Point, Miss. In regard to the trip the follow ing general order relative to the move ment was issued this morning; General Order No. 1.
 Camp Columbus, Miss,
 August 8. 1907. ''Col. Sam R. McCants-You are hereby ordered to take charge of division of bat talion composed of Companies B, D, r and H, Second regiment. Mississippi National Guards, and attend the unveiling of the Confederate monument at West Point, Miss as a mark of respect to our death less dead. whose records upon many a field should be an inspiration to every Mississippi soldier. Your command must be ready to leave at 2;3O D. m.
 IS. R. KESSLER,
 Major General. By John P. Mayo. Colonel and Adju- tant"
 Off to West Point.
 Promptly at 3 o'clock the four com panies and Gen. Arthur Fridg Col John P Mayo Lieut.. Col. W. T. Belong, Capt. P. Parrish. Lieut.. Col. w. C. Calvin Wells Jr., apt. S. M. Stein and Major Nall, left on the Ashevillc train for West Point The trip was made in about fifty minutes, and at 4 o'clock the battalion was on the streets of the pretty little Mis- sissppi city. The programme at West Point was quite inspiring in it's enthus- ,asm, and the address of Dr. Boiling was exceptionally fine. It was nothing un- usual for him, however, and was rem dered in his characteristic oratorical style for which he is well known and high ly respected over the entire south. The troops returned to Columbus tonight at S;30. This morning another four-hour drill was the programme, and the boys are now beginning to be hardened to the duties. The drill this morning was improvement on the one yesterday morn ing. Not that yesterdays work was not well executed, but that this mornings was just done with more soldier-lke tac- ties
 Dress Parade.
 This afternoon the Third regiment had their time at dress parade. The com mand was under Col. F. R. Baker end an other immense crowd was present to view the show.
 Quite number of visitors paid their re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

Mrs. J. I. Dewitt of Fort Leaven- worth. Kan, is visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. George H. Estes, at 1000 South Thirteenth street. She is accom- panied by her son. Captain Dewitt, who Is stationed at Fort Leavenworth, will join Mrs. Dewitt in Birmingham next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

Persons desiring to communicate with the district nurse can reach her over Bell phone 273S, Peoples phone 2345.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

Miss Nellie Fern left yesterday to visit friends and relatives in Kansas City and Minneapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Dress Parade.

This afternoon the Third regiment had their time at dress parade. The com- mand was under Col. F. R. Baker sold an other immense crowd was present to view the show.
 Quite number of visitors paid their re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

Despite the midsummer heat there are several Birmingham artists hard at work in their studios. Miss Douglass and Miss Smith are in their studios from early morning until late in the afternoon. Their classes are large even in the summer sea- son, and they are working on their can vases and painting in water colors as in- dustriously as If they had just returned from long vacation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
A Brave Kangaroo

A S showing the strong maternal lov, A among animals, the following story is interesting, not to say pathetic: The owner of a country sta tion in Australia. sitting one evening on the balcony of his house. was sur prised to notice a kangaroo lingering about. alternately approaching and re- tiring from the house. as though in doubt and fear.
 At last she hurriedly hopped to the water-pai. and. taking young one from her pouch. held it to the water to drink. While her baby was satisfy Ing it's thirst the poor mother quiVered all over with excitement, for she was only few yards from the balcony. on which, watching her. was one of her greatest foes.
 The little one having qusnched its thirst, 1t was replaced in the pouch, and the old kangaroo started off at a rapid pace, not waiting herself to take a drink. When the natural tinidity of the kangaroo Is remembered. it must be admitted that the affectionate mother exhibited astonishing bravery. So af- fected was the eyewitness of this in- cident that he never shot a kangaroo afterward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
Vanishing Coin

TN AXE a small bit of white wax
 and stick 1t on the nail of your right middle finger. Be sure no one sees you do it.
 Now take a coin (say. q dime) fin the palm of your right hand and in- form your friends that you will make 1t disappear at your word of com- mand.
 Close your hand so that the coin sticks to the waxed nail Blow airily on your hand, make a few mysterious motions and passer and mutter some gone!"
 Then open your hand quickly. very quickly, spreading your palm out to being stuck to the nail of your mid- dle finger will not be visible to them. When you eor1mand thu coin to TO- your hand and rub the coin into the palm of your Land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
s1p6IpSHdW g5Rfs5 !

packing the snow down solid.
 Then with spades and boards you can slap the walls into smooth shape.
 Leave an entr.n nee in the back wall for the holders of the fort to use.
 Then set up in the centre of the fort a mound, in the top of which you can of well-made snowballs- in the corners of the fort, and depend upon the mound of snow in the centre as a source of extra snowballs if you find you need them.
 One side occupies the fort, the other side plays besiegers. At a given signal the battle begins, and the besiegers try to rout the enemy and take possession of the fort,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

Half an hour later the door was open ed quickly by Phil. who stood still. while his sister, with her hood thrown back and her hair flying, rushed into her fathers arms. sobbing passionately.
 'Why, my darling" cried the aston, face to his breast; why. Phil! good gracious, air. what is the meaning of this? Surely, you haven't dared
 T couldn't help 1t, father, cried the boy, passionately.
 You couldn't help it! How dare. you sir? Look at your face in the glass eyes half-closed. cheek scratched. hp cut and bleeding your uniform ragged and muddled and one sleeve ripped up.
 T couldn't help it, fatherf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

"No. my darling" said the captain gently now. "Yon seem to have wash- ed it clean with those little tears. But. son Phil. told you not to fight. sir" You said only in good cause. father." pleaded the boy. and the cap-s tain gazed in his boys eyes in silence for a few moments.
 "H'mr' he said. at last. ''Three to one, eh, PhilT'
 "Yes, father"
 Who won?'
 .T don't know. father, but think did. for they ran away"
 ..H'm--routed." said the captain. holding out his hand Here. take hold, my boy. I'm not bit cross. Butter" He hesitated and stopped as poor bruised Phil darted to his side. Then, after cough: "Er--don't do 1t again"
 It was hard work, but Phil strained his eyelids to get them well open to gaze in his fathers face.
 "Uniess, I mean, It's in very good cause, my boy. Now go upstairs and bathe your face"
 George M. Fenn. in Story1and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
Balancing a Coffee Cup

following simple articles: A \ dinner fork and an ordinary-sized cork.
 Fix the cork firmly in the handle of the cup. then stick the fork into the cork so that two prongs shall be on each side of the cup handle.
 At the same time see that the handle of the fork slopes sufficiently to come under the bottom of the cup.
 This brings the heaviest weight di- rectly underneath, and makes 1t. easy for you to hold the cup on the point of knife blade, if you carefully find where the exact point of balance is. and also hold your hand steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
k THEY SHOUT CARROTS, IN AT HIM

Yes" said May. while her brother stood flushed and drowning. And .Red-hot Headr and 'F'ireworks.' and I'm sure PhiIs hair isn't so red as mine.''
 And yours is a beautiful golden au- burn" said the captain, kissing her tenderly. and there was huskiness in his voice as he said softly; Just Ike your mother s-exactiy like hers.
 Then Phil found his tongue. hit: but they throw stones at me and lie in wait to shout and jeer whenever we I'm going to school or coming back. They hate all Doctor Buriing's boys. and they shout after us all and make, faces and pretend to howl or cry--and-and --"
 And wiat9'
 quickly; ''one boy pulls another boy on pretends to be whipping him. "r9 make out" explained s od,h, Phil, that
 "Oh, pooh, pooh. pooh, Phil! You must be a man. Take no notice. treat 1t with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

"Yes, father. and I did try not to fight" faltered the boy. after gianctnE at his face in the glass.
 But, papa. dear.n cried May. you don't know. Poor Phil did just what you said, and he set his teeth hard when the boys followed us, and he hur- ried away to avoid them"
 "Oh, he did. did he7" said the captain. using his own handkerchief to the tear full little checks.
 "Yes, papa, dear; and he said he should love to go at them, but he knew you wouldn't like 1t. and we hurried on. But they kept on shouting at us, and Phil took no notice till one of the boys threw a nasty wet piece of seaweed at us. and another threw & horrid piece of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

need of such a board to place on one's Ian and write on, at times when 1t is not convenient to use a desk or table.
 It is very easy to make Take a piece of common board. about three feet long and four broad. Cover 1t with art serge or some other material equally appro- priate, which can be neatly tackled at the back with brass-headed tacks.
 Now cut out three pieces of serge for pockets, one to hold envelopes, one paper. and the third old letters, Before lacking these pockets on to the board E.uith hHaaa-hAadad tacks) cversew the