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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
NEW METHODIST BISHOPS.
Two Are Elected and the BaIIotng
 Goes Slowly On.

Baltimore, May 21.-The battle of the bishoprics was hotly waged today, and before the adjournment of the Methodist Episcopal general conference the fifth ballot had been cast and was in the Lands of the tellers, who were instructed to report the result to the conference at it's opening tomorrow morning. The election of the Rev. Edwin H. Hughes on an early ballot is looked for con fdently.
 It is expected that the newly elected German bishop, Nuelsen, will be given an Episcopal residence in Berlin, with charge of the Teutonic races in Europe, and that Bishop William Burt will hereafter con- fine his labors to the Latin races. This expectation will probably not be affected by the fact that today German delegates laid before the conference resolution asking for Bishop Burts return to his station in Switzerland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
MERIDIAN PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS CLOSE

Meridian, Miss, May 22.-(Special. 1.-The graduating exercises of the Meridian puo- lie schools were held at the Grand opera house tonight and were witnessed by q large audience. Fifty-two young ladies and g> .Aemen received diplomas. Miss Mamie Gray was valedictorian and Miss Goldylock Johnston saluatorian. The pa pers of both were well received as were the essays of the others and the splendid musical programme. The session closing with the exercises tonight is the most successful in the history of the public schools system in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
ITCHING CURED With Cuticura Remedies in Three Days After Six
 Noc<dz o4 CrrffarirU

"I suffered fully six months. The trouble began on my arms in little red pimpIes and it was not long before it was all over my body, limbs, face, and hands. It was so bad that I could not rest night or day and during the six months, did not get good nights sleep. l doctored for three or four months and spent at least twenty dol lars trying to find cure but none could be found. Then I saw the Cuticura Remedies advertised, and the next day l purchased some for seventy-five cents at the druggists. I used them and I was relieved of the itching in three days, and have never had sign of any skin disease since. The Cuticura Remedies are the only remedies to use for skin diseases, they have cured me and they will cure others in the same way. J. w. Bloom, R. R. Photographer, Holloway, Mich, Nov. 20 and Dec. 29, 1906."
 Cuticura Remedies are guaranteed absolutely pure under the United States Food and Drugs Act.
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humor of Infants, Children, and Adults con- sists of Cutcura Soap t25c:( to Cleanse the Skin. Cuticura Ointment (50c) to Heal the Skin. and Cuti- cura Resoivent (50c.), Cor n the form of Chocolate Coated Ps 25c per vial of 60) to Purify the Blood. Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston. Mass.
 n1Nailed Free. Cuticura Book on Sh.n Dseasea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
DOCTORS ORDER . WAS: 'CUT|CURA'
For a Bad Case of Eczema on Child Suffered for Three Months Disease Reached a Fearful State Pain and Itching were Terrible.
CURED AFTER OTHER
 PRESCRIPTIONS FAILED

"When I was small was troubled with eczema for about three months. It was all over my face and covered nearly all of my head. It reached such a state that it was just a large scab all over, and the pain and itching were terrible. I doctored with an able physician for some time and was then advised by him to use the Cuticura Remedies which l did and I was entirely cured. I have not been bothered with it since. used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment but do not know exactly how much was used to complete the cure. 1 can safely say that Cuticura did a lot for me. Miss Anabel Wilson, North Branch, Mich., Oct. 20, 1907."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
Commissioners Leave Colon.

Colon, May 22.-The American cruiser Des Moines left here yesterday evening for Port Limon, Costa Rica. She has on board w. I. Buchanan and Enrique C.. Creel, respectively. the high commis- sioners of the United States and Mexico to the Central American court of justice which opens at Cartago, Costa Rica, the latter part of this month. Dr. Madriz, representing Nicaragua and Dr. Bocane- era. the Guatemalan delegate, also are on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
Rendered. a RanQuet.

Port Limon, May 22-Having on board w. l. Buchanan and Enrique c. Creel, the United States cruiser Des Moines ar- rived here at 10 o'clock this morning. A civil and military commission appointed by the government received them at .he wharf and tonight they were rendered a banquet. Tomorrow Messrs Buchanan and Creel will start for San Jose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-23
American Presents Cup.

Madrid, May 22.-William M Collier. the American minister to Spain, acting on behalf of Lewis Clarke, the Boston yacht man, has presented the Royal Yacht club with a magnificent cup to be competed for by the Spanish yachts. The cere- mony was accomplished by feictious ex- changes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
NEITHER TURKEY NOR QUAIL.
Nevertheless This Thanksgiving Din
ner Was a Remarkable One.

reckon that my epiCurean tenden-
cies are as well developed as those Of
most men, said an old newspaper
man TO a group which was discussing
things castronomic. and I have quite
a taste for the elegant in the edible
line. so 10 speak. But OF all the meals
| ever partook OF the one that stands
pre- eminent in my experience was my
Thanksgiving dinner IN 1888. Some
time previously I had started from
Memphis with an artist on n coE1mis-
SIGN from a Memphis paper to write
up the educational institutions Of Mis-
sissirpi. and during Thanksgiving
week vas at ColumbTs. in Lowndcs
c~Irty. I was invited by friend 10
go quail shooting Thanksgiving day.
and gladly accepted. by daybreak Ne
were on our way to the srarscly set
tied country down the TOmbiyb"e river
IN a light wagon that not only carried
Us and our dogs and a darby boy
driver. but a basket filed with cat
abIcs and dri@kables.
We followed the dogs. which wee
duly diiigspt. but not covey did wc
find. Reaching the rendezvous made
with that chucEIe headed darby. We
didn't find him or wagon. either M
friend bad killed a RABBIT short
Tim" previously. and "" were dis
GUESSING the prnpriety Of building FIRE
and ha5b~cuinc the bunny. when ws
noticed mokc curling ont 81 a hollow
near by. investigation discovered
that II came from a negro cabin. and
when We r"ach"d IL big. Fat. ob.c-
gUious. sailing NANNY. with ban.
daEna around her head. stood in the
doorway Wei. she cooked that rab-
bit for ia aud made Us some ash-cakr
and fried US snmC big hom!ny left
oyer frura breakfast and made Ne 2
cap Of coycc. TaIk about your
That s~ivinr dinners have eaten
MY .harc. hot iAat meal stands on;
precautionary In my memory a. the
finest ever"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

though - n.irf. and 80 hcsi;atrd for
IroIa,rr ~ hc repeated H. II Is
nrrrr k:~.srh 10 give than to r"c"ivc.
80 i.ad tmId Etsr. aud hc had promised
no he would no; forget it a:'Cs h"
hal gor, ont ir'o the weird And
x:'h rhrsr Thoughts came sudden
!,tr.;..ta:..', . that ho would k".g his
by h~r; ..u.fs". ":ioid OF. tc csI;"d
10 The -,trca'inE Grogsn. The high.
--.n an iGGs"t
/ it hun-r alone 'ha. IS driving
yru 10 his cri,ac in which y~I rns-
..'! rIary" NJ ask"i. TIE otter
20 %l,d.
~; you 'l.rr Fin ri7<ir' rye
~ =. u. '"r far. ynuv. go IN.
S.ESr gas.S. l. ! Esd s square meal,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
H6@SACRIE1CT|[:;
{. * "@C Rr MnNpXhpkuG GR1E1z5t:
&, EM Fl.aS ss1 49,, : - .V~-NM
S&SHd r<S@aa.aE. ~: y: 4. N
E. 3r hIHRRXIpkzIC LnITl,f.

mchhv il would brace III" Up urtil |
could land una job" Joe approached the
uutca*t and land hand on his "houl
der.
"Cumc with me. and III get y"n IA
meal" ne said. simply. RS Gr"%An
stared al him inCr"duiuuSfN l;ut ih'
face OF the boy WAS FRANK and honest,
and With nothing to los" and much L"
gain. che hiGhwnynan showed the iron
into his pocket.
If You are on the square. friend
it's all right. and III b" ON III" level,
too. Hut if you mako u rnUv" Ia have
me pin,hed. IN lay You out. n"
Threatened. Joe nodded his head un
drrStandin:ly, and side by side they
walked away.
They reached the restaurant whrr"
the hoy had the meal coming and en-
tered. III not tab" that dinner |
earned" Joe said 10 the Proprietor.
but my friend here will eat 1t for me.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
"You're All Right, Young Fellcr!"

| don't suppose II makes any differ
ence to you IL somebody else eats in
my place"
NO. said the proprietor indiffcr-
entity, as he motioned Grosan to q seat
in an obscure corner Of the little
place, where waiter handed him 4
bill-offare. Joe stepped outside. and
through the window watched Groran
as he ate like a famishcd wolf. and
when the feeder could eat no more.
saw him pick up his hat. and, walking
erect and like a new man. pass ont
onto the street. On th" Sidewalk they
met. and GrUgan held out his hand.
slipping the other the iron rod as
he did so.
You're all right. young feller. and
went forget it, be said. earnestly.
NO more strong arm work for me.
It's "A job or stary" for me from now
on And you can bet mean il.
GOodhy.'
He turned into the crowd aud Joe
watched him disappear. Somehow
his hunger was not troubling him
much now and his heart was beating
lightly. for in his ears was ringing
the Voice Of one who had taught him
on her knees in the long ago. and the
voice was saying:
Il have shewed you all things. how
that SO laboriug ye ought 10 support
the weak. and to remember I'll" words
OF the Lord Jesus, how he said IT is
more blessed to give than to receive. :"
Copyright 1908 by Wright A. PattersonD
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
Thanksgiving Toast.

Thank sCivinS day: II" rates benign
Have gwen us in joy 20 d,!".
Tc W"mar.h"o4 I rails" Ills glass
Let every lover tp..S; lbs las
In newest wit and "l."st viz.
God bI. ~ our sv""t.I"aTi*. yours and
mine.
IN loneliness Why Ioa~or pine
Be wed 'rN mkt shat! "v"-pass
Thanksgiving day:
Nov pledge me this. -""d :";;owS ni-r.
Wien r"r:nd oUr board Il" iove Nghis
shine.
VII s"n. ono backward thought. alas
To bachelors Unhappy class
And drink oHc toast to ".!uh, Lang Syr".
Thanksgiving day
-ErncSt Neal Lyons. IN Sunday Maya
zinc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
ways employed 10 separate the

always employed 10 separate the
wheat from the straw.
What is known as tho shouting OF
the churn." comes down from the time
when Apollo was wor3hipcd in Eng
land. The churn CT kern means ring
or circle formed by several persons
holding hands. The word churn also
signifies a chaplet Worn around the
head Or carried suspended on pole
in procession. So the shouting Of
the churn" means the nlc.riment that
always accompanied Wearing chaplet
or dancins in a circle.
Anothcr old custom is the Ike nip
ing" CT England. in Scotland called "a
nell" Nell is sometimes spelled
melee, watch is better, as melee.
or row. often resulted from contend
ing for leadership in disna;ching the
last days wu:k in the field. Each
reaper left a handful Of the harvest
uncut, and the bonniest lass was al
lowed to gather these handfuls and to
make out OF them corn baby" This
was brought home in triumph. set up
in the feast, and preserved for the re-
ma:nd"r OF the year. The lass was
called the harvest queen. Sometimes
instead Of being made into a doll the
produces OF the field would be formed
into marc, and the rCapcrs would
aHusc the guess by trying 10 cut
down the mare with their Sicklcs. The
man who succeeded in the undc-:ak
i.g would declare what should be done
with the mare
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

In everything give thsnks" is no.
only a righteous demand which God
makes upon us. but. Ike all hi O'h' T
commands. II scts bctOTc Us q necSs-
sity Of oar own natI-e. For. until We
learn 10 give THANKS in Cy"TythinE
We canTo; b. PROF "rly thankful for
anything. We can" n have full conf
dcncc In God aad cannot love HIM in
such way as 10 enjoy fellowship
with him
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

ROGAN was down and ont
This was II literal truth. as
well as Il iiGuratiyr one, for
he was down upon his
launches behind a war;
house on thr river front.
and he WAS out at the FL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

TIE peopic were to gather 6oIchs OF
ccdars and willows OF the brooks. II
nav DO from This custom that the
present day decoration Of churches
with green's and vegetables arose.
Hc-odotus mentions this autumn
custom Of THANKSGIVING. and Homer
writes that cakes and Jumps Oh
cough thrown al the head of the sacri-
fic:ai victim formed Part Of the
Greek offerings to Apollo. III" sun god,
ct the fest OF the ingathccinC.
In ancient tines Apollo received the
honors Of the harvest festival. hut the
rus:ics sac-ifr cd 20 Vacuna. the god
dcss. Images OF VAGINA were made
Of straw. wheat. barley and rye. and
were carried about with singing and
cheering. Even now in England in
ages made Of straw crowned with fox
ers arc occasionally carried about and
called Cercs-the goddess Of acricul-
-ture Apollo was formerly woTShiped
In Britain. and the May pole is a
pretty relic of those days. They doc
GRATED !: with garlauds to welcom" the
porthward coming of Apollo-th" sun
at whose appearance the flowers
and fruit began TO grow.
Various customs. all containing the
game idea have prevailed in different
countries In Scotland. when the
reapnrs have finished their work.
small package Of corn. called the
Corn Lady" IS hung up IN the house.
The ancient Egyptians offered sacri.
fees and made offerings OF cora and
vine 10 Leith. the mother of the sun.
Wheat. according TO both sacred and
secular history. was the most imT'oT
tant grain grown in EsyTt. and the
mode Of harvesting 10 IL interesting
Instead Of the usual method the rap
err cut the straw just below tho ear
ct corn. 7; was carried in bass IN 'he
thr.xaing anor. where II was troddrn
on, b. oxen Sometimes the wheat
wss reapcd IN the usgai way and
bound e. 4. sheavcs. but oxen we.e
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

~ house on The river 'front.'.
and he WAS out at the FL
bows and knees aud other places.
Presently he arose and looked &ulicn-
" about as he remembered that II was
THANKSGIVING morning; that he had
eaten nothing for - hours, and that
hunger was rnaw!nG at his stomach
like a rat. Then h" began to plot.
Grugun was "A pretty hard citizen.
but as yet he had don" nothing really
criminal In the last few days. how
ever, he had cNhau ted all his re-
sources save on" To get som" money.
and row he had decided uNon the
final cxprdient. lie determined to
hold somebody up II" picked up
short iron rod from tn" alley. showed
1t up his sleeve and slouChcd IN be-
tween the tall buildings.
Now it so happened that into the
other end OF the alley at the same,
time came Joe White. his hands in
his pockets and whiS;linG as he came.
Joe had not eaten for "a hours. either.
and he WAS fully as hungry az GroTan.
bu, he had prospects for great meal
at midday and was bidng his time
in content. He had struck a wonder
full streak OF luck that morning. for
in his wandcrings he had found de-
cent restaurant where the proprietor
had promised him all that he could
eat at noon. IL he woul! clean the rub
hsh out OF the alley back Of the res
talrant. So Joe had gone to work
heartily. and had finished the task be-
fore nine o'clock, but the dinner would
not be served until noon. and he was
waiting contentedly in the knowledge
that in another hour he wonld be at
his feast. He had come into the al
ley that he might stand i'll front OF a
ventilator that sucked the warm air
out Of a basement into the cold alley
outside. and thus II came to pass that
he and Grogan met at the warm
blast.
Joe was not we'll L.cssed. but his
clothes were whole. ard to Grogan
eve he looked a person who might
we'll enough have a few dollars in his
pockets. so the would-be highwayman
stepped Close OeSllc iliiIi anu ui'" WV
iron bar. Give me your coin, party.
he growled And II you get gay I'll
slug you"
ice recoiled slightly and looked into
the ugly face before him, then raised
his hands Search me, he said.
You will not find cent. but l hope
YOU will not hit ne with that thing
Just because am a d:sapi'ointm'n
HIS voice was not at all angry or
afraid. and with a grunt the rohb"r
went through him thoroughly. II"
found nothing of value and turned
away.
NO use of hit:in' you | suppose
kid he said Just stand whore ynn
are until | make my getaway around
that corner Mebby III have bIttcr
luck next time"
"..r" you going to hold up some
body else?'' asked Joe. in a friendly
: nc. Groyan laughed back harskly at
him
RS case Of steal Or starve, so
what else can a man do, young fell
lar?" lie [rmanGCd
Joe had been thinking rapidly for
the last minute, and he was inclined
to believe that the man before him
was not a hopeless case. And as the
o. hers bitter words came back to him
an old teaching Of his mother flashed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
Their First
Thanksgiving
By CARLOS BAiAkp.

AN nothing b" done? asked
Caroline auxiuusly.
Vance Greenway shook
his head.
Not yet. dear" he eX-
planned. Il have consid-
cred tho matter carefully
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

Thank giving and thHnssli"iHE 70
30 genuine must embofy ~" Naza
rcne's life. labor and love. The natu.
raj man needs 20 bc "Iucatcd into
seifcss living. cIf,sacrificIEg. doing
good 70 c;EcTs first. being I1ya''y al
truisiic: thea. and not TIL thcn. shall
the world be brought TO tksnkillness
and 5lessed1css.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26
The American THANKSGIVING day is
without doubt The offspring of that

II oAi II y AAAS 80
offspring Of that
aSt which in
England is known
a S " llarve 5 I
Home" and in
Scotland is called
Nell SUPPER
But the giving Of
thanks TO some
god at the close
Of the autumn
st2@0n for the
fruits OF the earth
is agc.css. and
can be traced
tack as far as
.!IZal.on gees.
In Exodus the Is
rIC,it'S are COM
rauirl to keep
an autumnai feast.
more explicit dc
tails for such q
feast being given
in the Book OF
I.evit;cus. T Il e
feast was to last
seven days. aid
on the frs: day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
]. M. COUSINS ID
 BE INFERRED TODAY
Death of We'll Known Man
 Widely Regretted
BESSEMER BEAVERS WIN
Make Good Showing In Game Against Pratt City-Personal and General News of Interest In
 Bessemer.

Bessemer. May 2.-(Special. )-The fu- neral of J. M. Cousins, who died at an early hour this morning at his home on Berkly avenue, will take place from the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Services will be conducted at the house after which the body will be taken to the Alabama Grea. Southern depot ard shipped to Boligee, Ala, the old home of the deceased for interment The death of MT. Cousins came as sad blow to his many friends in this city. He was well known and generally liked and admired by all who knew him.
 The funeral service at the house will be in charge of the Ellxs of this city and they will be assisted by Linton Lodge NO. 13O, Knights of Pythias.
 MT. Cousins leaves besides a widow and three children, several relatives, among whom are his aged father and mother
 MT. Cousins came to this city from Boli- gee some years ago and since that time he has been engaged in several business enterprises. At the time of his death he was conducting grocery business. His death came as a great shock to the many friends whom he had made since com ing to the city and while it was known that he was quite sick no one supposed that the illness would prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
The Secret of Happiness.

Orison Swett Warden, in Success Maga-
 zine.
 It is just as impossible for person to reach the normal state of harmony while he is practicing selfish, grasping aims, as it is to produce harmony in an orchestra with instruments that are all tangled and out of tune. To be happy, we must be in tune with the infinite within us, in harmony with our better selves. There is no~ way to get around it. It is silly for a man to say that this is ''goody- goody' philosophy. It is scientific truth.
 The idea that we can practice wrong in our vacations, in our dealings with men, or in our pleasures and then period- ically seek forgiveness in our prayers or through our churches-the idea that a man can do wrong and be forgiven with out remedying the wrong, or without for saking the sin, has done more harm than almost any other thing in civilization.
 A clear conscience, clean life, the elimination of selfshness, jealousy, envy, and hatred are necessary to all high en- joyment.
 One trouble with many of us is that we try to make happiness too compli- cated an affair. But happiness really fees from complication, ceremony, and pretense. Nature has fixed her ever lasting edict against complicated living. You can never force pleasure; it must be natural, and come from sane living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
Uncle Ebhrarm's Ancest0rs.
BY FRANK M, COY DoMINIcK.

| old protraeted meetings the Methodists used to have.
 "Lawd, have mussy on me-" he began, eff dis is de ancestus, remobe de load from me-"
 .'Eph. it is de ancestus, shore, cause vol, said Masse Joe done said so" Han nah exclaimed as her helpmeet ceased.
 oOh. mussiful Lawd," Ephraim began again. now convinced beyond all doubt You knows Pse been good n1gger ana done my duty. Relebe de distressed; sharp twinge of pain struck Uncle Eph's head.
 Raise your servant frum de dead. oh Gawd. unite his hands, loosen his foots and set his spirit free frum de ancestus.
 Hannah usually could relieve one or Uncle Ephraims spells, but before this new name of ancestors" she was power less
 "Oh. Lawdy," cried the suffeerer, wont vou help me? Tse never been absent frum de baptisms, and is always been faithful, Lawd. For twenty years l took de collection at Mt. Olive and never is put over a quarter at time In my pocket Help, Lawd help
 For a moment there came relief. @Hannah, you must get de doctor quick De ancestus is shore got me. Oh GaWu, I doan mean no discredit by sendin TOT de doctor, I jes' want him to help you. Oh, Gawd, hab mussy. Whats gWlne ter come of Hannah ana ue Cuiiiuh' - think of dem and help me git up. Doan let his ancestus take pore Ephraim on.
 For five minutes he was quiet, ana then Hannah interrupted;
 "Eph. your air getting white about oe eyes" .r
 "Iawd,, cried Ephraimr again. "Pse almost gone. Hab mussy, Lawd,- Goo' hab mussy. Fight de ancestus for me- des one time, Lawd, des one time
 Grave old Dr. Barton came in after Ephraim had gone on in such manner for an hour, and between the muttered groans of the patient learned something of his condition. Ephriam dwelt with emphasis on the excruciating pains or the ancestors but the doctor couldn't keep from laughing.
 "Ephraim," he said, you have had one O. your cramping spells, but 1t IS all over with now Somebody has fooled you about ancestors. They are your fore fathers-father and mother. You are a pretty good victim of a joke
 Late the next morning Uncle Ephralm sheepishly went his way to his usual work in the garden. Hardly had he begun when Kate came in and merrily called out:
 s'Uncle Ephraim, we heard you had pretty bad case of ancestors last night
 Fore Gawd, Miss Kate" he replied, "doan tell de other niggers. Pse foun out de joke but Ise jes' got partly half of dem I knowed my paw and maw an my gran mother, but my memory can't reeollect any of de others"
 Epes, Ala.