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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

The first bale of the 1908 cotton crop reached Athens on August 31, coming in the seed, as there were no gins in oper- alton. J. W. Guire of the southern part of the county brought the bale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

The Cuba high school opened yesterday with a full attendance. Professor Nose ley, who conducted the school so success fully last year. being in charge again. He has an excellent corps of teachers and everything looks good for another term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

The fall session of the Eighth District Agricultural school, located in this place, opened yesterday with very fattering attendance The city school opened at the same time.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

soon settled. A surgeon was also
designated. and Parkman came back
to report the progress of events, most
agreeable, from his point of view, to
his principal.
Darlington was as expert with the
sword as with the pistol, and he made
no demur to any of the conclusions
of the seconds. All he wanted was
to have his deadly enemy opposite
him, with no one to intervene. He
had duties to perform before he went
to rest. One of them was the writ
ing of letter to Ellen, which, after
he had signed and sealed it, he gave
to Parkman, with instructions to turn
it over to my Lady Darlington in case
the approaching encounter should ter
inmate fatally for my lord. When
Parkman asked where Lady CARING
ton was to be found, Darlington re-
piled bitterly that in all probability
she could be seen on the Britannia in
the morning with Sir Charles Seton.
And bark ye, Jack" said Caring
ton, clapping his hand on his friends
shoulder, SAY to Sir Charles Seton
that as regards the unsettled differ
ence between>us. I'm ready to meet
him here and now, If he'll come ashore
in the proper mood for an encounter.
l might as well finish up al nv en-
emies in one day and leave myself
free for dealing with my wife, or get
a clearance for Davy Jones' locker my
self from one or the other of them y
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
Franklin Union.

come "serviceable TO their country"
lie devised that from the date of its
acceptance small sums of the principal
should be loaned, at five per cent. in
tarest, to young married apprentices
of Boston. The trustees who were
name d by him were to be the select
men. with the three ministers of the
cldesS Congregational. Episcopalian
and Presbyterian churches.
The legal status OF the trust, which
now amounts TO over 100000, was
definitely fixed by the courts in 1904.
and 9 board of managers appointed to
contr3 D 1t, and expend the available
fund. This board. created by legisla-
tive act and designated the Franklin
Foundation, is composed of many
OF the foremost citizens of Boston.
unorg them being former Secretary
of Stste Richard Olney, and James j.
glorIow, president of the Boston Mer-
chants' association and vice-president
II the chamber of commerce.
The new structure is located in
the geographical heart of the city. 1t
is = nve-story, fire-proof building OF
steel aud concrete. with outer walls
of Bedford stone and brick, following
the colonial style of Franklins day
Its length of 100 feet and width of 100
feet gives ample room for the com
preheDsive courses of study to be I'M
dertaksn.
The Ttilitarian features of the build
ing include a lecture hall, with a gal
lery, OF a seating capacity of 1000,
laboratories for every branch of me
chanics, 13 classrooms, library, etc,
all equipped with the latest devices.
Instructors selected from the leading
manufacturing industries will train
the pupils in the practical side of me-
chanicat drawing, machine details.
which means taking apart and assemb-
ling of ell kinds of machinery. mech
anism, " the problems of ,pulleys,
cams, gears, etc; architectural draft
ing from the builders viewpoint: shop
formula and Industrial arithmetic;
practical mathematics for carpenters
and builders: industrial chemistry,
with special reference to important
commercial products; steam engines
and boilers, dealing with their con-
struction. use. and heat generation;
industrial electricity; and the common
application of mechanical principles.
The courses are open only to those
who are employed during the day.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
VENEZUELA IS
EXPECTING WAR
CASTRO REFUSES TO REVOKE
DECREE AND PREPARES
FOR DEFENSE.
HOLLAND MAYDLOCKADE
TIME FIXED IN UlTlMATUM OF
NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT P
HAS EXPIRED.

Willemstadt-The Netherlands gov
eminent fixed Nov. ! as the limit OF
time for Venezuela to revoke the de.
cree of President Castro, issued on
May 14th, prohibiting the trans-ship-
ment of goods for Venezuelan ports at
Curacao. President Castro has refused
to revoke this decree, but as yet, so
far as is known here, the Netherlands
government has not decided upon
definite action. There has been much
activity here of late. but in an inter-
view Sunday the governor of Curacao
said that Holland ought to have assur-
ances that Venezuela had not revoked
the decree at the last hour of the day
fixed according to the utimatum be-
fore taking any active measure. He be-
lieved that his government had made
ample preparations for any eventual
ity, and he added that statement
would doubtless be issued Monday an
nouncing the position of Holland and
Venezuela and what action it was
purposed to take.
There is no question, however, that
Venezuelans believe that the Neither
lands government is preparing to
blockade their ports. Advices re-
ceived by the steamer Zulia from Mar
acaibo state that 1t was reported on
Oct. cath that President Castro had or
dered the mobilization of 10000 troops
to be ready Nov. 2nd.
Other advices reaching Willemstad
again report the serious illness of
President Castro, who, according to
the report, was compelled to take to
his bed on Thursday last. There was
some talk. too. of a trace of poison
having been found in his food.
The residents of Curacao and other
Venezuelan cities look for the block
ade to be inaugurated this week.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

well, I'm awfully sorry, Caring
ton" returned Miller. but l can't stay
with you. | am ordered to return to
the ship without delay"
"All right, but | must have some
friend here. Let me have Parkman.
He's on the Renown. She's not under
orders. is she?"
mo, l believe not, although since
the Britannia sailed"
Where did the britannia go?"
1--WE don't know anything about 1t.
A small boat came alongside, looked
like a soldier in her. and then the ship
got under way, signaled to us to dis
regard the motions of the commander
in-chief and left Lascelles in COM
mand."
"A small boat with soldier in
her." unused Darlington. (which way
did the Britannia go?"
AT nightfall she was going up the
channel in the wake of a big mer-
chairman"
by heavens.' roared the earl,
"that'll be Seton"
81 don't understand what you mean"
said Miller.
Never mind" returned Darlington,
visibly perturbed. send me Parkman.
Ask Captain Lascelles to let him off
for the night. Explain to him"
"And what shall l say to Captain
Careysbrook?"
"Say anything you like, except that
I can't come off, and I'll explain when
can"
THAT won't do much good" said
Miller, but I'll do the best I can"
He shook the others hand and left
the room.
Seton on the Britannia! / see Il
all npw," unused Darlington. What q
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
SYNOPSIS.

The Escapade opens. not in the ro-
nance preceding the marriage OF Ellen
Slocum. Puritan miss, and Lord car
rington of England. but in their life after
settling in England The scene is placed
Just following the revolution. in Caring
ton castle in England. The Carrinstons.
tilt. caused by jealousy. The attentions
of Lord Darlington to Lady Cecily and
Lord Strathgate to Lady Darlington com,
PEELED the latter to vow, that she would
Darlington and her chum Deborah, an
American girl. met Lord Strathgate at
away. He attempted to take her to his
castle. but she left him stunned in the
road when the carriage met with an &C
cident: She and Debbie then struck out ut
sail for America. Hearing news OF
Eilen's flight Lords Darlington and Seton
set out in pursuit. Seton rented a fast
vessel and started in pursuit. Strathgate.
bleeding from fall. dashed on to Ports
mouth. for which Darlington, Ellen and
Seton were also headed by different
in advance of the others. finding that
Ellen's ship had sailed before her
Strathgate and Darlington each hired n
small yacht to pursue the wrong vessel:
upon which each supposed Ellen had
sailed Seton overlook the fugitives near
Portsmouth but his craft ran aground
the chase by boarding American vessel
and foling her purslrers. Darlington and
Strathgatc. thrown together by formers
wrecking of latter's vessel, engaged in an
war vessel. commanded by admiral
friend of Seton then started out in pur-
suit of the women fugitives. Seton con-
Tossing dove for Debbie. Flagship Britain
MIA overlook the fuSitives during the
night. The two women escaped by again
taking to the sea in n small boat. Lord
Darlington is ordered to sea with his ship
but refuses to go until after meeting
Strathgate in n duel
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
AID TO YOUNG MEN
BOSTON SCHOOL RESULT OF OLD
FRANKLIN GIFT.
Big Technical School Built from Fund
Accumulated from $1,000 Left by
Noted American in viii 118
Years AGO.

Boston.-One thousand pounds be-
queathed to the city of Boston by
Benjamin Franklin in 1890. and held
III trust for us years. until 1t
amounted to over 100000, has been
devoted to the erection of a magnifi-
cent industrial school, the Franklin
Union, in which the young mechanic
may be trained in practical handi-.
craft; 100000 was added by Andrew
Carnegie as an endowment fund.
Il have considered that among
artisans good apprentices are most
likely to make good citizens" So
wrote Benjamin Franklin more than
lis years ago. in setting aside in his
will the sum of 1000 for the town
of Boston," to help advance young men
that may be serviceable to their
country" Since 1890 when it was
turned over to Boston, the sum has
grown to generous proportions, and
ty means of 1t the city is now to
open magnificent structure, the
Franklin Union to its deserving young
men, in which unexcelled advantages
are offered to become practical in their
chosen pursuits.
Franklin stated in his will that the
principal and interest at the end of
100 years would probably amount to
about $3.50. 900, of which 100000 was
then to be used, and the balance, about
$155,000 allowed to accumulate
for another hundred years. He fig
ured that, at the end of the second
hundred years, the amount would be
about 0,3O5.00O.
In making the bequest, he stated
that ii was in recognition of financial
aid given him by his Boston friends
which enabled him to begin business
in Philadelphia, and which was the
foundation of his fortune. That young
men in similar need might have the
advantage of a helping hand. and be-
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
Clerks Go Home to Vote.

Washington.-Such an exodus as has
been taking place in the last four OF
five days from the national capital of
voters entitled to the right of fran
chise in various states has not been
known in any political campaign since
that of 1896. A careful canvass of the
several executive departments showed,
up to noon Saturday, approximately
300 voters had already gone TO their
homes and many hundreds more left
Washington that night and Sunday. 1t
is estimated 1900 more will leave for
nearby states before election.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

fool / was not to think of 1t myself
They'll overhaul her without fail. The
Britannia will be back to her anchor
age at daybreak and I'll be there" He
stopped. mo, have this cursed duel
on hand. l wonder If it couldn't be
postponed"
For the moment his intense love for
Ellen overbore every other possibility.
The thought that at last she would be
restored to him made him for the
moment forget the pressing demands
of the early morning hour. but further
reflection plunged him into a black fit
of jealousy of Seton. 1t was he who
had the wit and address to capture
Lady Darlington. 1t was he who would
reap the reward that might come to
him from his skill and daring and
devotion. And Darlington swore to
settle with him as soon as he had ar
ranged matters with Strathgate.
His reveries were interrupted
toward evening by the arrival of Park
man, to whom Lascelles had readily
granted permission to go ashore for
the night. Parkman had brought with
him a case of dueling pistols, having
been informed by Miller of what was
on. The two at once settled down to
business, but not until Darlington had
catechized Parkman as to what was
known about the movements Of the ad-
miral and the Britannia. Nothing
further was ELECTED than what he had
obtained from Miller. A challenge
was duly drawn up and Parkman car
ried II to Lord Strathgate.
The baron of Blythedale had seat
a few miles east Of Portsmouth.
He was a bachelor. a congenial
spirit and an old friend of Lord
Strathgate's. He had agreed to act
as Strathgate's second. He and
Lieutenant Parkman soon came to an
agreement. The encounter would
take place in the park at Blythedale.
where the combatants would be
free from any possible Interruption or
from prying eyes Of any sort.
Strathgate, as the challenged, had the
choice of weapons, and selected
swords. to Carrington's great satisfac-
ton. The other preliminaries were
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

A great evolution is taking place in
France, an evolution which has been
working so slowly and so silently that
until some six months ago scarcely
any one realized all that 1t meant.
In Anglo-Saxon countries the open
ing of fresh club for women is con-
sidered of about as much Importance
as the opening of fresh newspaper
shop. There is certain analogy
between the two. and one merely
wonders instinctively what kind of
news will be circulated and what the
tone of the new enterprise is to be.
In England and America. where
homes are apt to become the hotels
OF our numerous friends, clubs are al
most necessity, If only to relieve the
domestic service of the private house.
They have now. too, become fash
ion. so that many women pride them
selves on belonging to several clubs.
In Paris the opening of club for
women, and, what is more. for French
women, came as n surprise and even
as a shock to very many people in
the French capital. This club for
women is unique in France. In order
10 dctOunt IoT II htttobdiy
to explain something of the position of
the French woman. English and Amer
lean women are apt to consider that
their French sisters are very much
behind the times, and to look upon
them as domestic slaves because they
have hitherto had no clubs of their
own. As n matter of fact. the French
woman actually needs such an insti-
tuition far less than her sisters =. tho
Anglo Saxon race In consequence Of
the extreme exclusiveness of the
French their home circle Is little
known to foreigners. This exclusive
ness is not due to narrowness. as the
Anglo Saxon so frequently declares. 1t
is rather due to that science of selec-
ton in social intercourse of which the
French appear to have the secret, and
which has made the French salon
what II is. Outsiders, therefore, scarce
Iy realize how great an influence the
French woman Yields. She has
realm which is entirely her own, a
realm in which she reigns supreme.
Up to the time of the war of 1870
the public service of women consist
ed chiefly in visiting the sick and in
providing the few poor people OF
whom they heard with nourishment
and clothes.
Dusng the siege of Paris and the
commune, the women of France were
needed by their country. and witlA one
accord mothers and daughters left
their sheltered homes and answered
their country's call.
French women have always been eS
tremely patriotic, and in all enc
gencies have given proof of their cour-
age and devotion. For very many
years after the war there was much
to be done by the women of France,
and, the more they plunged into the
darker side OF life. the more they
found to do Some Is or 16 years ago
a little band of women who were all
thus working for the public welfare
decided to have an annual conference
in order to discuss the problems they
found, and help each other to solve
them. This annual conference has
now become one of the great institu-
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

failed in his duty. Kephard was a
kind old man, and well-affected toward
Darlington. who had been a midship-
man under him, but with the admiral
duty was always first and he knew
that there would be no condoning his
offense. He expected an order of ar
rest before the day was out. There
after he would come before court.
martial.
To what sorry pass he had
brought his fortunes by his own I'M
mistakable folly. In the bright light
of the fresh, brisk morning. he saw
Ellen in her right relation to affairs,
a woman. brave. strong, noble. true.
What II she did not shine amid the
dollhouse conventionalities of the fast
and vapid life of the crew whom he
had gathered at Darlington. In
stead of being ashamed of her, he
should have rejoiced from the bottom
of his soul that she was SO frank and
fresh and free. What splendid wom-
an she was, Whatever she did, how
well 1t was done! No veteran of n
thousand exciting nights over the gam
ing table could have played with more
GOODNESS and daring than she did in
that famous duel at cards with Strath.
gate. And, although the minuet was
outside of her accomplishments. how
swiftly had twinkled her flying feet
when she danced the sailors horn
pipe. 1t carried him back to slant
Ing decks and fresh breezes and
bright skies. Would they ever re-
turn? Would he himself return un.
scathed from this adventure? 1t was
by no means certain, for Strathgate
was man of proven courage; he had
demonstrated that, and his reputation
as a sword player was deservedIy
high.
ITO RE CONTINIJED)
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

The celebrated grotto known as Ar.
paia at Portovenere in the Gulf OF
Spezia, where Byron is said to have
written great portion of 1.-THE Cor
sair," has almost entirely collapsed
owing to landslide. and its entrance
from the sea is now blocked up. The
following inscription, put up some
years ago, is now under water: This
grotto, which inspired Lord Byron to
the sublime poem The Corsair.' re-
calls the immortal poet who, cour-
ageous swimmer, from Portovenere to
Lerici challenged the waves OF the
Ligurian sea-"
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Witnesses in the coppice.


Darlington was up early the next
morning. Parkman had procured a
carriage, and, as the meeting had been
arranged for seven o'clock, the two
drove out to Blythedale hall. whittier
Strathgate had preceded them the
night before. The way lay along the
strand, and Darlington was not too
preoccupied to notice that the Niobe
was gone and the Britannia had re-
turned. His wife was probably on that
ship. He looked long and earnestly
toward it. If he had consulted his
inclinations he would have repaired
aboard of it at once and asked for
giveness for all his folly and injustice
toward her, but the conventions of
life-spelled in this instance by
honor-constrained him.
He gave a thought, too, to the frig.
ate which had departed without him.
For the first time in his life he had
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
orviiIe Wright Out Again.
Washington.-Orville Wright left
Saturday for his home in Dayton, Ohio.


Washington.-F. B. Kellogg. special
counsel in the case of the government
to dissolve the Standard OIL Company,
had a conference with President Roose-
welt Saturday. When asked whether
the governm ent would institute GRIM
inal proceedings against John d.
Rockefeller ind other officials Of the
Standard OIL Company after q decision
In the trial for dissolution has been
reached, Mr.. Kellogg said that as coun-
sci for the government he could say
that neither Mr.. Rockefeller nor any
Of the other cfficials had bees granted
immunity
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

Mourmelon. France.-Henry Far
man Saturday won the height prize"
Of $500 offered by the French Aero
Club for the first aeroplane leaving
the ground by its own power and maxi
ing a flight over the tops of series
Of captive balloons, which were at
tached to the ground by cord about
eighty feet long, Wilbur Wright was
not eligible for the prize.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
Unhappy WomanI

Miss Bane-Then you don't believe
in higher education for women?
Mr.. Grouch-Certainly not. think
it's a shame to teach 'em how to read.
even. II they couldn't read the bar
gain advertisements they wouldn't be
80 unhappy over the lot of things they
can't afford to buy.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

Circus Mana ger-The bearded lady
threatens to quit unless we give her
more money.
Proprietor-Bosh! Where can she
get az much as we're paying her?
Circus Manager-She says she's 60
ing to write testimonials for a new
safety razor. j..
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
PIuraIities Four Years Aao.

The following table showing the
electoral vote and the pluralities in the
several states four years ago, when
Judge Alton b. Parker ran for Presi.
dent on the Democratic ticket against
Theodore Roosevelt. may be found in
teresting as a basis of comparison in
the present election:
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

NJ Mourad, the famous Armenian
revolutionary leader. is in Boston. Ht
has come to this country to revive
among the Arrnenians greater hope of
freedom and not to organize a rebel
lion against the Turkish government
he declares. The Boston Armeniane
will hold mass meeting in his honor.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

Boston.-Gov. Curtis Guild. Jr. has
fully recovered from the attack of gas
tritis with which he was afflicted last
week. 1t is announced that he will be
at his desk at the state house Monday.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04
40 $40

The entire popular vote for Presi-
dent in 1907 was 13,52O.521 and the Re-
publican plurality was 2.545,515.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

ten million. know a lovely titled
foreigner that could get II we had
only two million.-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Lamar register., 1908-11-04

sue-If your father had 10000. 900
would you marry titled foreigner?
Naude-I wouldn't walt till he got
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-03-11
Canning's Wedding.

1 was to he best man. and Pitt. Can
ming and Mr. Leigh, Who MIS- 10 read
the service. dined with me before the
marriage, which MAS To take place in
brook street We had coach to drive
there. and as we went through that
narrow part. near what WAS then Swat
low street, a fellow drew up against
the wall Ia avoid Icing run over and,
peering into the coach, recognized Pitt
and saw Mn Leigh. who was In full
eanouicals. sitting opposite him.
The fellow exclaimed What BILLY
I.id, and with II parson too
said, "Iic thinks you are going to
1vturn 10 he hanged privately" which
Was rather implldent of me. Int PIT
was too much absorbed. | believe, In
thinking of the marriage 10 bc angry
After the ceremony he was SO merry
ons tllat he could not sign rs Witness.
and Canning whispered IL me To sign
without waiting for him He regarded
the marriage aS the one thing needed
10 lead a party. and This WAS the
cause of his anxiety about II, which |
would not have believed had not wit
Messed il, though knew how warm
WAS the regard hc had for Canning
Had Canning been pill'S own son do
hot think he could have been more in
terested I'm all that related To his mar
riage "Letbrs of John IIookham
frere