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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

"and refuse to have anything to do
with him whatsoever. / know that
he was in the plan, too, and you all
think you can make everything all
right again, but you can't, you can't.
shall stay in my room this evening
after dinner, so don't try to persuade
me to entertain him. Take him out
with you; shant 60"
BY 10 o'clock Gladys. worn out
with her own thoughts ana tired Of
her room, decided to go down into
the library and enjoy the fire. Why
should she punish herself in this way,
cooping herself up in that gloomy old
room, and what harm would it do to
be simply friends with j lack, were the
questions she had been turning over
in her mind.
At last down she came, much to
the bewilderment ami secret pleasure
of the gentleman musing before the
fire, and costly settled herself in a
huge chair beside him. Neither
spoke, for neither knew just how to
open the conversation.
The silence was becoming unbear-
able when tiny noise heard in the
hall caused them to glance toward
the door. There on the stairs with
her night dress clutched a bit up on
one side. displaying her little bare
feet, and with her eyes wide open as
though sleep had never visited them,
stood Cherub.
AS she caught sight of her friends
her face broke into the most mis-.
chievous of smiles, for did she not
know that the place for her at that
hour was up stairs in bed? Gladys.
who welcomed any interruption to the
suspense, ran, caught up the child.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
J 1EQRISTr1AS OLA QIEPVB@9s|,

weeks before. when she had returned
the ring and refused to listen to the
explanation which would have cleared
the misunderstanding, and although
since then she had been miserable
and had admitted to herself that she
was in the wrong, she was deter
mined that he should never know It.
There was the old Dupont pride
again!
For one moment they looked into
each others eyes, and then with a
cold nod she turned away and busted
herself with the game, which for the
time being she had forgotten. Very
little interest she felt, however, in
anything but the man who had so TN
expectedly appeared on the scene,
and who at that very moment. before
her astonished eyes, was coolly loung-
ing in a Morris chair, glancing care
lessly over a magazine.
When the first surprise was over
she became embarrassed. AS though
reading her thoughts Jack Burrows
spoke when will Fred and Fan be
in? You see, l wrote Fred at least
two weeks ago that would come to
spend Christmas day if possible, and
having never heard anything more
from me suppose he entirely forgot
it. How long have you been here?
Cherub, hearing a familiar voice,
ran from her hiding place, and was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Christmas Pies.

Mince pie has an especial claim
to a place at the Christmas dinner.
Our forefathers called it Christmas
pie. The name was changed by the
Puritans and Quakers, whose mouths
had to water for it in vain SO long as
it was called christmas" 1t is in
teresting to know, by the way, that
mince pie developed from thick
stew made of mutton and raisins. In
small households, Christmas pie
sometimes takes the place of pud-
ding, sometimes resigns entirely in
its favor; but, in large ones, one may
be as lavish as one can afford, for 1t
is a marvel what -unblushed-for APP
petites people bring to Christmas din
ners!-Country Life in Americas
Christmas Annual.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
and cuddled her warmly in her lap.

and cuddled her warmly in her lap.
Where's mother and father? Can
l get some candy out of my stocking
over on that chair? When is you go
ing to bed?" came the questions pell-
nell, never waiting to be answered.
To Jacks inquiry as to how she hap
pened to come down stairs in the
night in that fashion, she replied that
she had walked up and couldn't get to
sleep again.
81 thought 1t would be nice to
come down here with the Christmas
tree and pretty lights and play dolly.
More fun than lying in bed, cause
got so hot" was the explanation
which she seemed to think justified
her advent. At this the young cou-
pie laughed heartily.
''Is Mr. Jack your beau, aunty, and
do you love him this much?" was her
next query, at the same time stretch
ing out her arms as far as her club
by shortness permitted 'You love
aunty. don't you, Mr.. Jack? / love
you both, and love Santa Claus. too.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

and mother and father-and Bobby"
doubtfully, when he's real good"
BY this time Gladys face was GRIM
son, and angry tears rose in her eyes.
The idea of being made a laughing
stock, even by a child! Then as the
little arms stole around her neck all
the bitterness melted away and only
love and longing filed her heart.
"Aunty, when is you and Mr.. Jack
going to get married? I'm going to,
be flower girl and have white dress
and pink roses. Mother said very
soon,' when asked her long time
ago." ratified on the unsuspecting
youngster.
1t was then that Gladys threw
pride to the wiads, for from the
midst of Cherub's tangled curls came
a muffled, but very tender, yes,
Cherub, very soon,r which just reach
ed Jacks ears. He started joyously
from his chair.
"Oh! Cherub, it's SO late you must
go back to bed. What win mother
say?" And Gladys picked up the lit
tie fairy and carried her to the stairs,
where she kissed her many times.
Then with happy, sparkling eyes,
and little bright spot on each cheek,
she went back into the library and
stood beside Jack. Together they
watched the child climb the steps.
Good night, little Cherub," they
called after her as Jack took both tbs
girls hands in his, and
BY this time Cherub had disap.
peared, and was crawling happily
back into bed.-The Pathfinder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
KEEPING THE SECRET.

/ have secret with Santa Claus,
And he will never tell;
He knows so many secrets because
He keeps them all so well.
But, o dear mother, if you could
guess,
How very surprised you'd be;
But nobody knows the leastest thing,
But Santa Claus and me.
I wish could tell you, mother dear,
I'm sure you would love to know;
Can you wait till Christmas, do you
think?
The days are SO very slow!
It's something you need for your
dressing case.
I made tits all from me:
It's square and pink and covered with
lace,
And it's name begins with G!
You mustn't know until Christmas
Day,
oh, my, aren't secrets fun?
And can keep them, can't mamma?
never would whisper one!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

Christmas Anxieties.
Dolly-"Doesn't it worry you aw-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

So difficult to practice on the market
as whole, we find the exchange
sound register of the state of the
country. The same things that all hu.
man beings fear, crop failure, war,
strikes, depress the market. That is
why men were afraid, when the mar.
ket broke" not so much because
they cared for the stocks, as that
they feared the signs of the end OF
prosperity. Fortunately the market re-
covered, and there was no panic.
But for few days all intelligent per-
sons watched the market with respect
and attention.-Youth's Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Two Stockings.

TWO Stockings.
In her little stocking
Betty Baby found,
First, a tiny golden ring
Set with rubies round,
Then lovely dolly,
Beautiful to see,
Bonbons. cakes and sugar toys.
Happy Baby she!
In her little stocking
Polly Baby found,
First, a stick of candy,
Then an apple round,
Then a pair of mittens,
Fitting perfectly;
That was all, but none the less,
Happy Baby she!
Youths Companion
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Celery and Hazel-Nuts.

Cut in round, thin slices one pound
of large hazel-nuts; cut in the same
way four very crisp celery hearts.
Mix with one tablespoonful of table
salt; dress them with a few white
leaves of celery around; and serve
all the hors-d'oeuvre on a silver plat
ter.-Harpers Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
The Poor Boys Christmas.

Observe, my child, this pretty scene,
And note the air of pleasure keen
With which the widows orphan boy
Toots his tin horn. his only toy.
What need of costly gifts has he?
The widow has nowhere to fee,
And ample noise his horn enlits
To drive the widow into fits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
out Of the Hurlx.RurIy.

Jane-'I never had such a miser-
able Christmas month in all my life"
Martha-"What's the matter?"
Jane-"Why, got silly fit. and
did all my Christmas shopping two
months ago."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

The machine which cuts up wood
to make matches turns out 10000
"splints." as they are called, in
single minute
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
MORAL.

The philosophic mind can see
The uses of adversely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
W0MEN'S INTEREST
SERIES OF BARGAIN SALES AT
 KNOWLES FOR MONDAY.
Every Woman Tn Montgomery ,Is Prom ased Something Of Rare Value 4s I'm Today's Announce-
 meuf.

In another part of today's Advertiser the A. S. Knowles Dry Goods Com pany has taken practically whole page announcing number of most im- portant sales for Monday.
 The sale of all which will appeal most, particularly to the women folks is that of new fancy striped Silks. which will be offered Monday at 9S cents a yard. The values range be- tween S1.s0 and 31.25. and at the har- gain price, 9s cents, the, offering Is truly remarkable.
 Under ordinary circumstances, sale at this exceptionally low price would be an impossibility, particularly at this time of the'year. But remarkable fore sight on the part of Knowles buyers. coupled with the present financial stringency, enables this enterpristng firm to offer the greatest silk sale of the year. A glimpse at the silk win dow today will give you, an idea of the worthiness of the offerings.
 Another sale, of striking interest Is the special offering in the section for Little Men. About fifty suits that were picked up at a bargain will be of- fered at $4.95 each.
 In the Ready-to-Wear sections, SIS suit sale, with any number of other exceptional offerings will attract scores of shoppers savingly inclined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Terrible Liquor Craving How Orrine Destroys ALI Desire
 for Whiskey and Beer.

This terrible craving for Mquor is a symptoms of disease and to overcome 1t, the disease itself should be treated In 6 scientific way. Whom one has used whfskey, beer or other stimulants for . long time. the nerve cells have be- come accustomed to the effects of the stimulants and demand liquor in order to perform their duties. If the nerve cells are properly treated, the craving for liauor will be destroyed.
 It Is in this way that Orrine cures alcoholism. by supplying to the nerve cells the strength needed, thus destroy Ing the desire for liquor. It eradicates every particle of the terrible liquor craving, tmparts new strength and viz or to the whole system, and restores the general health. Treatise on "Drunkenness." free on request. The Orrine Co, Washington. D. c.
 So successful has Orrine been that in every box is registered guarantee which entities you to a refund of your money if Orrine fails to effect a cure Never before was a treatment for. tho liquor habit sold in this way. A guar antee like this shows the faith of the discoverer of Orrine and the agents who handle 1t, the leading druggists everywhere.
 Orrine is in two forms: No .f. which can, be given secretly in food or drink No. 2, in pill form for those who desire to be cured. Either form costs $1 per box, and both are sold under the lib- eral guarantee that your money will be refunded if Orrine fails to cure
 Orrine is for sale by E. G. Fowler Montgomery, Ala, or Cawthon Coleman Selma. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

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 prevaIency of Txidney Disease.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
UP AFFAIRS
FRISCO LOSERS TO RECEIVE 80
 PE1 CENT.
Affairs of Defunct AtIants-Birmins- han Fire Insuranee Company Placed In Hands of Master
 For Payment of Claims.

Deputy Insurance Commissioner A. c. Sexton, who is receiver for the Atlanta Birmingham Fire Insurance Company. returned from Atlanta yes terday and reports that settlement of the affairs of the company will be accord with the order of the United States court.
 The order of the court Is that the Master. John M. Slaton, shall, as early as practicable, file his report in this case, and in his report shall make ind ings in accord with the following or der: Ef
 "He shall find that all creditors known as direct loss claimants against the Atlanta Birmingham Fire Insur- ance Company, growing out of the con fiagration at San Francisco, and who have intervened in this cause, shall after all expenses of administration are paid, be paid from time to time put of the funds in the bands of the receiver pro rata on all their respective claims until (30) per cent. of the principal amount of their claims as found by the ma aster have been paid.
 When such payments of {30) per cent. have been paid. 1t shall be In full satisfaction and discharge of any and all claims of such creditors of what ever character against the Atlanta-Bir- mingham Fire Insurance Company, the Prudential Fire Insurance Company the funds in the hands of the receiver or the stockholders of either of said companies.
 All other creditors intervening in said cause against either or both oi said defendant companies are. with out preference. to share in the distri' button of the balance of the fund ir the hands of the receiver, pro rata oi the respective amounts found to DC due by the Master.
 ''In order to determine who are cred itors and what amount Is due to eacn the Master will take such proof and hear such argument as he may from time to time determine is necessary. .
 '"The Master will find that the bal ance, if any, in the hands of the res ceiver. after payment of expenses, costs and all claims proven as above out lined, shall be turned over to the prop CT officers or directors of the defend ant company as their interests may ap- pear"
 Special Master Slaton has notified all of the creditors of his appointment, and appoints December 10, 1907, as the date for hearing of all objections which may he interposed to the terms of tho settlement. As soon as these hearings are over, the settlements will be made winding up the affairs of one of the com panic swhich was wrecked by the fire following the San Francisco earth quake. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
EIks,s Memorial.

The annual memorial exercises of Birmingham Lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Protective Order of E1ks. will be held at the Bijou Theater Sunday. De- cember 1st. at 2:30 o'clock in the af- ternoon.
 The theater. as usual, will be draped, the Exalted Ruler to occupy the sta- tion on the stage.
 The committee of Birmingham Lodge No. 79, arranging the exercises, is com posed of Gus Rothholz. chairman; John s. Leedy, W. s. Shepperd, E. J. Me- Crossin and M. F. Lfnnehan.
 The Program.
 The following program has been arr ranged:
 March. "Funebre," (Chopin.) Lodge hymn. lodge, orchestra and au- dience:
 Great Ruler of the Universe. All-seeing and benign,
 Look down and bless our work. And be all glory Thine.
 Oh, hear our prayers for the hon.
 ored dead. While beaEtng in, our minds The memories graven on each heart For Auld Lang Syne. Prayer, Dr. M Newfield.
 Vocal solo. Mrs. c. J. Severn. Eulogy, Brother W. P. McCrossin. Cornet solo, Autumn" (Brunnuff). Signor Fred Nappi. Eulogy,. Brother Leo Oberdorfer. Vocal duet, selected, Messrs. H. O. Hull and B. e. Duncan.
 Closing of lodge.
 Doxology. lodge, orchestra and au- dience. Benediction. Dr. M. Newheld. -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

self defense. After the killing Bullard ieft Texas and went to Central Amer ica where he remained several years. He came to Alabama and took up farm ing some distance out from Goodwater ana not only did we'll. but made many friends. Then he started in to the mercantile business and prospered con tinually.
 dissolution of partnership followed and his arrest on a telegram from Texas was another incident. He appre- hends no trouble in proving the claim of self defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Verdict for PIaintifr.

Five thousand dollars damage was awarded the plaintiff in the case of Morris Loveman, administrator, vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT Company Saturday fin the second division of the City Court, Judge Lane presiding.
 The case was an unusual one, three different verdicts having been rendered by different juries during the several years that it has been in the courts. At the first trial verdict for the de- fendant was brought in by the jury on the charge of the judge. The plaintiff appealed and the verdict was reversed. At the second trial the plaintiff was awarded S11,000 Damages. This veri dict was set aside on account of new evidence and a new trial ordered.
 A feature of the proceedings Friday was the tender by the plaintiffs of s650 in pure gold. In the early stages of the case it was claimed by the de- fendants that the claim had been com promised by the payment of $500. There was some question about the plaintiffs having rendered this sum with inter- est back to the defendant. and show down was called for in open court. Ar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
LADIES DEBATE.
Entertainment of Literary Society of
 Southern University.

Southern Untversfty.
 Greensboro, Nov, 23--fSpeciaD-The Clariosophic Literary Society of the Southern University held its regular first term Ladies Debate last night.
 This society has been in existence at the Southern University since it's founding in 1856, Is doing great work in its capacity.
 The debate last evening was especial iy interesting because of the fact that the subject under discussion is one of the foremost in the minds of the American people today--the reduction of naval armaments.
 Every speaker reflected credit. not only on himself, but also on his society. The following is the program:
 Orator-A. F. Shafer.
 Subject: Music. an Art of Nature" Question, resolved---That 1t is for the best interest of the United States to build and maintain a larger navy
 Affirmative-C. A. Geibel, of Mont gomery; w. T. GodboId, of Mobile; F. L. Pringle, of Whistler.
 Negative-Carlton Preer. Tuskegee; O. E. Tightower, Brundidge; H. B. Hammer. Shorter.
 The judges rendered their decision in favor of the negative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
win In.tall Pa.tor.

Rev. V. P. Morrell will be formally installed as pastor of Vine Street Church. West End, Sunday evening at T:30 o'clock. Dr. Morrell was formerly stationed at Prattville and was called here to succeed Rev. Harry W. Flynn, who had accepted a call to another field.
 The installation services will be con- ducted by Rev. James c. Snedecor of Tuscaloosa, assisted by Rev. Sterling J. Foster. pastor of the South High lands Presbyterian Church. who will give the charge to the new pastor, and J. H. Mohns, who will charge the con> gregation.
 Dr. Morrell is said to be preacher of force and eloauence and was very popular with his former church.
 He accepted the call here because or the wider field for andeavor which tt offered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
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 Liver or Bladder Trouble?
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 Danger Signals.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
CHAs. s. NORMAN DEAD.
A Prominent Citizen of Pensacola
 Passes Away.

Passes Away.
 Pensacola. Nov. 23.--(Special.)- Charles s. Norman, one of the promi- nent citizens of the city. died here to- day after a short Illness, death being due to Bright's Disease. "
 He was a native of Arkansas and came here about twenty years ago and entered into business here and accu- mulated much property during his res- idence in this city. He is survived by an aged mother and father. a wife and one child.
 Another death today was that of Mrs. Addie Nelson. wife of Sanitary Inspec- tor P. K. Nelson, who died at her home on North Devillier Street after a short illness.
 The deceased was a member of Re- bekah Sisters. and is survived by her husband.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MCKNIGHT SUICIDES
FORMER BIRMINGHAM POLICEMAN
 FOUND DEAD IN ROOM.
He Was Despondent and Took an Overdose of Deadly Drug-Left
 Note Addressed to the Coroner.

Birmingham, Nov. 23.-(Special)- The dead body of J. I. Mcknight, former member of the Birmingham police force. was found in bed in room in a rooming house on South Twentieth Street, at noon today. In the room were several notes,s one or which was addressed to the coroner. reading as follows: q did it, myself and nobody else is to blame. I have three daughters In Corinth. Miss. Good bye"
 Mcknight died from drug. The other letters found in the room were addressed. to four of the deceased's sons and were turned over to them during the afternoon. The man was dead but a short while when found, as the body was still warm.
 MT. Mcknight left the police force several months ago and since then has been in poor health and somewhat de- spondent. He was 55 years of age and leaves a widow and a number of sons and daughters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

ter attorneys for the defendants had refused . tender of bank notes. claim- ing that they were not legal tender, c. B. Beddow. attorney for the plaintiff, reached into his hip pocket and drew out the gold coin. which is recognized legal tender in all courts.
 The suit was caused by the death of Laprine Schu1er, which occurred in 1903, on Eighth Avenue, Birmingham.