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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

brains, a new hope In their hearts Ia
science we stand on the borderIand of
forces Of which We neveratbefore
dreamed. Travel is broadening the
mind and binding the world In brother
hood. Homes are beautiful. CIT.
les, villages. farms and landscape, all
are being given al added charm. all
are being visited by the crusade for
better things.
The light grows. intelligence radi.
ates from a million schoolhOuses. The
press holds aloft its torch. aud the
white light Of publicity shines into the
dark places of the earth. The tide Of
civilization sweeps onward. 1t rises
higher about Asia and Africa and in
undates Australia and the islands Of
the sea. The spirit and energy Of the
west are being carried into the east.
The Anglo-Saxon rules in the shadow
Of the pyramids and before the ancient
temples of Brahma and Buddha.SsAA To-
connective awakens the echoess OF the.
hills in the Holy Land.
1t is coming. But it is not alone a
material progress. splendid as that
may be. 1t is an awakening Of the
spirit. 1t is a growing voice Of the di-
vinity within us. 1t is an increasing
recognition of the duty. we 1--WE to our
fellows. 1t is a highersrealization that
we live not alone for ourselves, but for
our families. our friends. our nation
and our ace; that we must work to-
gether fol. the good of each and the
good of all.
Be not cast down. my brother. The
day cometh. Lift up your eyes. The
old century is dead. This is the new
century. Be not afraid. for the day
dawn of the new era is at hand.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
Everyday Beauty.

There are rare, sweet things in this
world of ours.
Sweet is the sunshine and sweet are the
flowers.
Sweet is the dew OF the opening rose. u
Sweet is the flreside and sweet isArepose.
Sweet to the bruised heart are kindly
words.
Sweet are the stars on a summer night.
Sweet is the dawn on a mountain height
When the white peaks blush with the
rosy light. q
Sweet meath the rays of a full orbed
Is a lovers walk on d might in June.
Sweet are the songs by our mothers sung.
Sweet are the days when we were young.
Sweet is the dawning light that lies
Unveiled for us in another's eyes,
Sweet is a winter night, ,beguiled
BY the outside song Of the tempest wild,
And sweet is the laughter of child.
Sweet are the CLEANS upon the soul
OF light that shines from an unseen goal.
Sweet unto, youth is the far away.
Sweet are the dreams Of a better day.
Sweet is congenial toll and the sense
OF rising above our environments.
Sweet is. a hard earned victory,
And sweet, when the world Is in har-
mony,
Is the simple contentment.of Just to be.
Sweet is home with its peace and rest
And the love of the beings that we love
best, 80
Sweet are the golden truths Of the Christ.
Sweet. when self we. have SACRIFICED,
Is the glow we feel from a noble deed,
Is the growth of the soul unbound by
creed. F2
Sweet are the beauties that ever spring
From art and nature. and SO l sing
That life is IL fair and a blessed thing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
BOUGHT OFF. TIE BURGLAR:

An Old Bankers Bargain With His
UnweIcome Visitor.
civilian Winslow Sherman. the old
banker, had the coolest nerve Of any
man T KNOW said a man who knew
him. "Some years ago. when Sher-
man was an old man and partially
crippled by aso of a fall from a
horse, he entered his bedroom late at
night to find a masked burglar ran
sacking it.
"The thief had a big gun trained on
Sherman in a minute. The banker
just waved it aside with a tired hand.
Put that away he said irritably.
Let us discuss this matter like gem
tlemen.' The burglar was so sur
prised he laughed. Now, you could
hurt me If you wanted to and might
get away. with some little knick-
knacks.' said Sherman. But you
might be caught. and there's a slight
probability that you could dispose Of
my toilet articles profitably. What
would you consider a fair cash propo-
sition to go away? They talked it
over in all peace.
s'The burglar thought he ought to
have $40. but Sherman. after inquiring
into the mans habits, said 50 was
enough. You see.' he. said. you're a
known thief. If this We're your first
o%ffense, I'd pay your price, but now
the police have your picture you
ought to be glad to accept any fair
compromise and run no risk
"The burglar finally agreed to take
So. Sherman pulled out a ten dollar
bill. Give me So change said he.
And he got it before he paid."-Kansas
City Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

A curious explanation of the reason
why Canada has but about 100000
people against Americas $4,000, O00' Is
given in a review Of the worlds pro-
duction of coal and iron. Canada pro-
duces but 100000 tons Of coal against
370,OOO.0O0 tons produced by the Unit
ed States. and that is why. as long as
the coal age lasts. Canada is not like
IL to grow to anything like the dimen.
sions Other southern neighbor." This
is an English view, and It is not open
to the charge Of bias.-Boston Globe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
THE DOCTOR
An Important Functionary on Msr-
chant Vessels u the Cook.

An Important Functionary on Msr.
chant Vessels u the Cook.
There is n functfonary on .mer.
chant vessels of all kinds who; has
very much more to do with the peace
and dignity Of the floating common
wealth than shore folks usually imag-
Inc. 1 refer to the cook. who Is some
times called the doctor" Why he is
given this cognomen is not altogether
plain, for his handiwork seldom has
any therapeutic value and In the past,
at least. has had much to do with
sending poor sailormen to a doctor. II
not to Davy Jones' locker. In fact,
there was a time in nautical history
when the presiding genius Of the gal
ley was In such bad repute that to
call a man a $50 Of a sea cook. was
a most opprobrious epithet and one
that would be emphatically resented.
In those days ,(and to some extent to-
day. the cook was coNertly despised
by the occupants both OF the %forecastle
and the cabin, though the me- for
rard" outwardly protested affection
for him and apparently were never SO
happy as when they could wash his
clothes or do him various other favors,
with the hope Of getting sundry .'leav-
ms" from the cabin table Or being
granted such privileges as changing
out" in the galley when rough weather
at night made the watch OH deck
grateful for such shelter: In other
ways it was found highly salutary to
keep In good graces Of his culinary
majesty. who frequently was a more
powerful person in some respects than
the 'old man. himself. 1t is almost
needless to add that the more skilled
as a cook the cook was the more pro-
found was his influence both fore and
aft. But he wasn't often much in the
way of skill. allgthe same.-Shipping
Illustrated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
AWinner.

TOmmy-Ataa, may + play make b'lieve
that I'm entertainins' anOtherstittle boy
Ma-Certainly. denr. Tommy-7AIllI
rtigbt:: gimme, some cake forhimsthen.
Philadelphia Press. SSs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
poubtful Future,

sssBiiggins Inns developed a habit of.
saying rude andssarcastic things
81 il, answered Miss Cayenne. u
am waiting to- see whether he is going
to he recognized1zas a great bore or q.
social lion. ,si-5Washington Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
Not Modssty,

Blox-BimberlY IS exceedingly mod
est, isn't he? Knox-I hadn't noticed
Il. Blox-Well. he never talks about
himself. Ixnox-Oh. that Isn't mod
ssty. It's observation-disclosures News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

aee4tld hardly feel muct6scsnn4denes
a 4 aar.swho had never t,l.la4E,llpposed
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

Only n mar cansnye In tie White.
House, but every maiiscan live iMssshlls
own highest self andainG God, andSsahat.
is a greater thing than living insthe3
White House. s5 ~ sssas2
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
How Locusts Grow.

The locust is so fine a tree that even
calling it an acacia does not dispel the
charm. If | Il George p. Morris
l would immortalize myself by sing
ing the locust's praises. but l would
avoid saying anything about not spar
ing it. That is unnecessary. The To-
Gust is abundantly able to take care Of
itself. 1t can grow faster than four
teen woodmen can get rid Of it. A
secondhand locust wilderness is hard
er to kill off than a colony of mosqui-
toes. A man can cut down a locust
srrout, turn his back a moment to
light his pipe and find the thing sprout-
ed again by the time he is ready to re-
sumo work. l once, had asman work
ing for me who was so slow ins his
movements that when he tried to grub
the locust thickets they actually seem
ed to gain on him. ~
The fecundity OF The locust is such
that it makes the rabbit look like an
apostle Of race suicide. A forest fire
stands no show in. locust thicket for
the reason that the young shoots spring
up in the wake of the fire so fast that
they almost overtake the flames. This
is discouraging to the fire iend. who
has nothing to show for his labor.
1 have lived on a farm six months
now, and in that time l have had nos
Quitoes. malaria and poison ivy. New
ertheless. as Artemus Ward said Of
the grave Of Shakespeare, "it is a sue
cess" l came up here only for the
summer, but have fallen in love with
1t and am going to stay all winter. IL.
I freeze to death here It will be my
own fault and not. az heretofore, that
Of the janitor.
Thomas Carlyle once said that Eng
land contained 100000 inhabitants.
mostly FOOLS" This country has over.
SO.O0O.O0O. most Of whom live In town.
That is not quite equivalent to CarlyIe'ss
structure, however. for the reason frat
many Of our urban jewellers Cannot
help living in town. ssss
When We have done whatsseems onr
utmost yet are willing and apxious
do more. u better selves intervene
and show III possibilities q achieve.
ments eve before dreamed:
Only one ma cansHye. In tie White
House, but every madisscan live insshls
own highest self andsinG God, andssaxhat
is a greater thing than living insftbses
White House. s h .#s asAsssal ss%
Ido.not knowSwby God made snekes
and mosquitoes, but ind myself 1Rsst
as much mystifed as to his reason .
making some kfndsSof men,. Ss.S # &ss
New York owshassthe tallest bspiliid-.
ings 9psearth. But Swbnnt goods
have q lsbdildinss aHddwaFfeds ou3
1AMEeSXA EDGERTONsss
Cold spring-oDstha-Hud
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

When We have done what, seems onr
utmost, yet are willing and apxious 70
do more, our better selves interviews
and show us possibilities Of achieve
tments never before dreamed: II
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

I do.not knowSwhy God made:spekes
and mosquitoes but find myself lRgst
as much mystifed az; to his reason .
making some kiadssof mem. 81 SHsss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30
Edgerton's
IF arm.

copyright. 1908. by James A. Edgerton.
This matter must not be reprinted with
out special perlnission.J
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-30

New York now hass1he tallest bpItid.
ings d psearth: But wbntt goods
have TN. building ads!dwarfed SOW
1AMEssAA EDGERTON.sss
Gold epring-opstSs-Hudd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Situation In Northern Jefferson.

Thomas Sloan, chairman and a commit tee of citizens from the northern part of Jefferson county which was in the storm area of last Friday, was in the city yesterday seeking assistance for the storm sufferers.
 MT. Sloan's account of the damage done in this part of the country is graphic, in- deed. The cyclone swept across the county for the distance of a little more than 20 miles and the extreme suffering of the vitims is more acute than has been pre- viously reported.
 Most of the people affected in this terri tory are farmers and many of thir homes were entirely destroyed, to say nothing of. the dead and severely injured and the inestmable damage to crops.
 The prospect of any crops this year Is very gloomy Fences are gone and timber Is down on a large area of farm lands.
 As has been reported, a number of fa- talitesN resulted from the storm in this section and many more are now in seri- ious condition from injuries The work of rehabilitation, burying the dead and caring for the injured is taxing the re- sources of the living in the communities sorely and the burden is really more than they can bear.
 MT. Sloan and the members of his com mittee, which was selected at a mass meeting held in the community, reports that immediate assistance Is greatly de- sired and absolutely necessary for the proper care and comfort of the sufferers.
 Birmingham, Ala, April 2s, 1908. State of Alabama. Jefferson county
 To the Public: The bearers of this petition whose names are subscribed be- low, are authorized by the citizens of the northern part of Jefferson county, at a mass meeting for that purpose, to col- lect funds for the storm sufferers In their community and to transact any business looking to the needs of those people. We assure the public of our sincerity in our effort to help large number of people in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
OLD COMMITTEE
 AIDS IN RELIEF Virginia Mines Committee To Distribute Storm Fund DR. STAGG TELLS OF WORK Committee From Northern Part of Jeff ferson County Comes To Blrming-
 ham, Reporting Great Dis
 tress In That Section.

While number of citizens have sub scribed to the cyclone relief fund. 1t is believed that the indefinite idea of distri- button which has gone out is the cause for slothful generosity Now that the old Virginia mines relief committee has taken charge, liberal donations are expected to be immediately forthcoming.
 The dire necessity of the injured and homeless is becoming worse every day. Reports come from Albertville that it is with great effort sufficient food is found for the wounded, while hundreds are crowded upon their neighbors
 Little clothing and food has been shipped. All clothing that can be scraped together should be immediately sent 10 the Salvation Army marked specially for cyclone sufferers. It will then be boxed at the expense of the storm fund and shipped to the different points.
 Money should be sent to the daily papers so that the names may be published. and it will be immediately turned over to Dr. John W. Stagg, chairman; A. J. Dickin- son, J. H. Mccoy, A. R. Moore Father Coyle and Rabbi Newfield, the relief com mittee, for distribution.
 - Dr. Stagg last night said: "The relief work should certainly be put upon some business basis, and we will endeavor to distribute all funds turned over to us i1, the most equitable manner When we learned today that private petitions for re- lief for certain communities were being circulated among the people of Birming- ham we at once notified the solicitors that we could do nothing for them if they pursued that course. We would have no means of knowing how much such committees collected and consequently would hot know how much the communi- ties they represented should have
 We think the citizens should not be solicited indiscriminately. Birmingham will do it's part as 1t has always done, and we will see that all money passing through our hands goes to those who de- serve it.'
 Of the subscriptions received by The Age-Herald $2S4 has been sent to Albert- vile, and the remainder, $123, will be turned over to the Birmingham relief committee. Ten dollars subscribed through The Age-Herald has not been paid.
 Amount previously acknowledged S373. co Daughters of Israel Benevolent so-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Rheumatism

Do you want to get rid of it? If so, take Dr. Miles Nervine modified as di- rected in pamphlet around bottle. In addition to the direct curative properties it has a soothing effect up- on the nervous system by which the rheumatic pains are controlled, and rest and sleep assured. It has made many cures of this painful disease, some of them after years of suffering. If it will cure others why not you. If your case is compli- cated, write us for advice, it costs you nothing and may save you prolonged suffering.
 T was So crippled that I could scarcely walk. After having my shoes on for an hour or two could manage to walk by suffering the pain. Then I began to have pains all through my system. My doctor told me had an acute attack of inflammatory Rheumatism. read about Dr. Niles Nervine, bought a bottle and I com menced to get better from the start and for the past six months have scarcely any pain, and am able to walk as well as ever"
 .~- JAS. IT. SANDERS.
 F. O. Box 5, Rockaway. N J. Your druggist sells Dr.. MIles' Nerv- the, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (only) if It falls to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
NEW PUBLISHING COMPANY. New Concern Will Deal In BOOKS
 Newspapers and Periodicals.

Papers of incorporation for the Jef- ferson Publishing company were hied in the office of Probate Judge Greene yesterday.
 With the filing of these papers thers was placed on record probably the most representative list of stockhold- CTS ever gotten together in the Bir- . ningham district The list comprises s9 of Birmingham's most prominent business and professional men.
 The purposes for which the Jefferson Publishing company was organized are to buy and sell. print and publish and generally deal in books, newspapers and periodicals.
 The directors chosen are as follows. John D. Elliott, Ed s. Moore, ". ]. Adams, L. R. Brooks, Jr., T. w. Allen, w. E. Wailes and c. O. Simmons.
 The officers of the company are; President c. O. Simmons; vice presi- dent and sales manager, T. w. Aller; secretary and treasurer. L. R. Brooks, Jr.
 The company is capitalized at $1O 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
will Buy Railroads.

Bristol. Tenn. April 2s.-The stock holders of the Virginia and Southwestern railroad, of which Henry K. McHarg is president, at a meeting here today au- thorized the purchase of the Holston River railroad, extending from Morrison Gap, Va, to Persia Tenn, distance of 40 miles, and the Black Mountain railway, extending from Appalachia. Va, into the Lee county, Virginia, coal fields, dis tance of 30 miles. The stockholders also authorized new bond issue of T.0000OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Harley Davidson, champion speed skater of the world, will succeed Prof. w. c. Mcconnell in the management of the Hippodrome skating rink. Prof. Mcconnell has rendered his resigna- tion to the management of the rink to become effective Saturday night sh ort- ly after which he will go to Pittsb urs to take charge of an amusement con cern there. The Hippodrome will be closed from Saturday night until the following Thursday when a formal opening of the rink under the new manag gement will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
DOC CATCHER WILL START
 ON ROUNDS NEXT NONDA Y

A general emigration of Birmingham s waifs of caninity is expected to be in augurated early next week. If "Waggles' and old Para act judcously they will take to the woods and seek for parts where tramps are tolerated for the tramp-dog law in Birmingham is a very strict one and "purps' without man friends will have a rocky road to travel as the penalty. of being caught tramp ing" is either the immediate payment of the enormous price of a license or death by asphyxiation,
 The dog wagon will begin its operations early next Monday morning.
 Every barker to be in good social standing must wear collar with the regulation pendant license check attached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
PERSONAL

D. C. Behrens was able to be on the streets again yesterday, after three months indoors on account of broken leg. He expects to be all right again in about four or five weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 29.-Forecast: Ala bama and Mississippi, showers and cooler Thursday with brisk to high north winds; Friday fair and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The dog catcher has very sharp eyes. but all ''purps'' look alike to him, from the tiny silky-haired poodle to the giant mastff. In other words every dog must make arrangement for the payment of his street tax or else should he venture out on the streets of the city he is liable at any moment to have a wire loop drawn around his neck and be yanked up into the dog wagon to be borne to the city pound and there prepare for death.
 There has been much complaint recent ly about dogs running loose on the streets of Birmingham and 10 dea1 with the mat ter a resolution was adopted at the last meeting of the City Council making the dog law effective at once An energetic enforcement of this ordinance will be made. Persons who prize their dogs can secure the necessary license at the office of the license collecteor in the city hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Birmingham, Ala, April 29, 1908. Weather conditions for 24 hours, ending 4 D. m., April 29, 190S
 Maximum temperature. v Minimum temperature. 57 Mean temperatures. 67 Normal temperature. 6l Excess since January l.. ...... R6 Precipitation. ......,.... ~. Total precipitation since January 1. Ill Deficiency since January 1...a..... 2.OO The following data, covering a period of 12 years, has been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birmingham, Ala They are issued to show the condi- tions that have prevailed, during the month in question, for the above period of years but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month:
 Month of May for 12 years: Tenperature-Mean ~or normal tenn perature, 73 degrees; the warmest month was that of 1899, with an average of " dej -ees; the coldest month was that or 1g with an average of 67 degrees, the h lest temperature was 99 degrees on ] 4 29, 1898; the lowest temperature was !. 7degrees on May ', 1898. The earliest date on which first killing" frost occur red in autumn, october 22; average date on which first killing" frost occurred in autumn. November 6; average date on which last killing frost occurred Tn spring, March 19: the latest date on which last ..killing'' frost occurred in spring, Aprh IT.
 Precipitation (rain or melted snoW)- Average for the month, 3.97 inches; aver age number of days with 01 of an inch or more. 10; the greatest monthly precip- itation yas 1o.54 inches in 1907; the least montly precipitation was oil inches m 1898; the greatest amount of precipitation recorded in any 24 consecutive hours was 2.sS inches on 13, 1897.
 Wind-The prevailing winds are from the southeast
 Station: Birmingham, Ala
 Date of issue, April 29, 1908.
 W. F. LEHMAN,
 Observer. Weather Bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Brombers's Minority Report.

/ Frederick G. Bromberg of Mobile, q member of the resolutions eomnnittee en- tered minority report obiecting to a certain clause which protested against ef- forts being made to minimize the power of federal judges. The particular part of this clause relating to this reads, Also oppose efforts being made to modify and limit the rightful and constitutional juris- dction of the United States court judges" This clause also denounced the reaction- ary and destructive policy of the demo- cratic administration of Alabama. 'f
 Bromberg declared that this clause should be cut out. taking rap at Judge Jones rulings in a general way and up- held the efforts being made to place the jurisdiction In the hands of three judges instead of one. Bromberg's motion was lost by an almost unanimous vote.
 This was followed by another objection by him, in which he was successful, bringing the entire convention around to his side This is the objection referred to in the first part of this account
 The following men were appointed on the committee to name state. ticket: R..