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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
YEARS ALL WASTED
 ASSERTS RHODES SCHOLAR

end the mater" he said. "The final choice is with the officers of the university.
 ''In my own case the college picked out for me was one which bore the reputation of being the most expensive of all. IL was plain to me after no great time that $500 year the allowance made under the Rhodes fund to each scholar, would not be nearly enough. The various ex- penses that had to be met merely through being in the particular college in which l was registered were such that this sum easily was wiped out
 "When first started for Oxford l had an idea that $500. measured by the scale of living in an American university, would be ample. The circular of the scholarship fund furnishes warning, however, to those who will heed. 1t says:
 .'The sum of e3O0 is more than is nec- essary to cover the expenses of the year, including the vacations as well as term. A scholar must not, therefore, count on his scholarship leaving any margin7-least of all in his first year, in which, owing to unavoidable initial payments, expenses are heaviest. It is essential that schol-
 ar should start his life in Oxford un- hampered by debt. It is cen desirable, in view of initial expenses, that he should if possible, arrive with E25 or so to his credit.'
 My parents were not persons of wealth but they assisted me as much as pos l sible l found that s2O00 was nearer what | I needed than sl500 and I doubt if there | are many men in American colleges whc spend that sum for a years education | in the expensive dormtories and living | a gay life.
 l 'It must be remembered that 1 did not throw any money away and did not dis l sipate As far as the money question fl 1 concerned I have found Oxford handi l cap on my future life. I have these debts l to get off, and my education points nc l particular way in which to rid myself o l them.
 That is because I devoted myself 1T | Oxford, as l had in my American college l to the study of the classics That is abou l all Oxford holds out. The scientific
 courses l do not consider to be compar
 able with those in my American institu , tions
 And what is more. find, after three | years in Oxford. regardless of diligence 1 or pursuit of learning, that l have no
 advanced markedly in my work. d not consider that three years of time ar
 worth what I received by spending then in Oxford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
CHURCH STORIES.
A Long Drawn Out Sermon and Texi
 That Fitted the Preacher.

From the Kansas City Star.
 In Lincoln county Missouri at Mount
 Zion, hamlet of two or three stores,
 is the only church of the Associated Re
 formed Presbyterian faith to be found
 west of the Mississippi river and north of
 the Arkansas line. Only the Psalms of
 David are sung in this church psalm slng-
 ing being a distinctive feature of the
 worship. The sermons have three heads,
 and the hour for the second church sei-
 vice is 'early candle lighting
 Capt J. A. Reid, ruling elder in the
 church. says that the brick building in
 which the congregation, numbering about
 150 now meets was erected in 1851. James Mcknight was one of the church's earliest
 ministers. In size he was like the chii-
 dren of Anak, weighing over 300 pounds.
 In vosce he was Boanerges, in riding
 like the son of Nimshi. He generally
 rode in a gallop and frequently with q
 loose horse galloping along behind, to have a change of horses in case the one he was riding should give out. In his day long sermons were the rule. On one occasion it is said that he preached so long that all of his hearers left him on account of approaching night, and when, last of all, the sexton left, he requested MT. Mcknight to shut the door when he l got through.
 | Of another minister of the early days of ! this church a good story is told. His name was William Blackstock, an Irishman by | birth, a Scotchman by education and an 1! American citizen by choice. In stature he l was low, in complexion very dark. Wher on one occasion he looked out of one of l the old time high nclosed pulpits, which hid all but his head, and announced his | text. sI am black but comedy, o ye | daughters of Jerusalem" even those l grave and dignified worshipers could | scarcely suppress smile and are believed | to have laughed outright-after the Sab. 1 bath was passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
More Water.

From Tit-Bits.
 And the name is to be--?' asked the suave minister as he approached the font with the precocious armful of fat and flounces.
 Augustus Phillips Ferdinand Codding- ton Chesterfield Livingston Shocks"
 Dear mel" Turning to the sexton: "A little more water, MT. Hawkins, if you pleasen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
pestroyers Arrive Safely.

Puerto Montt, Chile, February IA. The United States torpedo destroyer fiotilla arrived at this place today after a safe and pleasant passage th1 ough the chan nels of the Straits of Magellan along the coast of Chile. It was piloted through by Lieutenant Rayas of the Chilean navy. The arrival of the Americans was greeted with enthusiasm by the people of this town.
 Puerto Montt is a prosperous Chilean town on Tenglo islands, a few miles off the coast about GOO miles south of Val paTajso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Two Days Behind Time.

Washington, February 4-Wor1 re- ceived at the navy department today in- dicates that the battleship fleet probably will arrive at Callao February 20, which is two days, behind the schedule.
 This delay is due to the fact that ar engagements were made to pass Val paraiso at late hour today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
For Board of Revenue.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ooratic urinary J. ED EAIGLER. Steven D. Haley is a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action Of inc democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself candidate for the Board of Revenue or Jefferson county, subject to the action or the dem ocratic primary
 A. NAT. HAWKINS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
SEABOARD-Business Man s Train leaves Birmingham 4:15 D. m.; short line; quickest time to heart of Atlanta; the On Time Line.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

H. P. Burruss is a candidate for county superintendent of education, for Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15

Ads Illustrated with good cuts arc trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15

that reading this ad interested m what your money buy you today This makes us know fur fher that you to tell facts and to tell them briefly purpose arranged plain price st by nothing but the strength of it's own merchandise power it's prices It tells 1n hurry just what will happen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15

Laborers for steam shovel grading on Bessemer- Mulgay branch on the A., B. & A. R. R.. Pay $1.25 per day.
 LANE BROS. co.
 Wylam, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15

If you want the bes, advertising cuts try the Gawk, Age-Herald. Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
SKIRTS

- This is line of values of almost startling impor- tance The descriptions will tell you what they are without our quoting any former prices
 One lot composed of light Mixtures, Chiffon Panamas and Mohars. They are shown in the um- brela effect some with two folds around bottom and double box plat down front The mixtures are of l7 gored with wide fold around bottom. = G0 Saturday $ price, your choice ............. O'VV
 Serge Skirts of extra quality, shown in black, blue and brown, with the popular pin stripe, and two bias folds around bottom. Best of all, they are full plated In this lot we also include some beauti ful Panamas and Mixtures. Saturday - E0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
WAISTS

Three of the strongest numbers we have ever been able to offer you They are here with our new spring lne and demonstrate just what want you to know about us and the coming season.
 White Lingerie Waists, tucked back and front to yoke depth; collar and cuffs are made of 4 OE tucks and Val. lace. Short sleeves. ......... A'OO
 Dainty Lawn Waist with round yoke of Val. lace also trimmed with strips of embroidery inser- tion having lace collar and cuffs, and 4 0E short sleeves -...-......- ....- .-..
 Another pretty lawn model with yoke of Val. lace and front trimmed with embroidery and Val. insertion. Short sleeves and cuffs of \ OE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Saturdays Wash Goods Speci

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 eesofn Dress Gmg Il dand nbaced hevy cQr edGemaI s quality regular la' "l" 1Oc 
 
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
BUSINESS men FOR TAFT
REGARDLESS OF PARTY TIES
WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION OF REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS IN
TERESTS ALLIED FOR ELECTION AS SAFE AND SANE
CHOICE OF TIE NATION CRUCIAL TEST LIKE PRESENT.
WHEN PROSPERITY IS AT STAKE

instances the committees will be
found to contain the names of DEM
Gratis as well as Republicans, show
ing with great emphasis how the
business men. who form the back
bone Of the country, realize how de-
pendent they are upon the uninter-
rupted progress OF legitimate bust
ness enterprises for their own sue
cess and prosperity. In Chicago a
committee of 80 representative bus
mess men got together for the pur-
pose of organization, and selected
from their number as their execu-
tive committee, Messrs. A. c. Bart
lett, John G. Shedd, John V. Far
well, A. A. Sprague. Franklin Mac
Veagh, f. s. Conway and j. c. Shat
posed of J. Ogden Armour. f. II.
Armstrong, A. C. Bartlett, Charles l..
Bartlett. Lloyd w. Bowers. f. B.
Butler, w. II. Bush. Clyde M. Carr,
f. S. Conway, c. r. Grande. J. V.
Farwell, w. r. Fenton. D. r. For
gan, Frank II. Jones. D. r. Kelly. j.
L. Kesner, Rollin Reyes. Medill Nc
Cormick. Franklin MacVeage, Julius
II osenwald John w. Scott. Stewart
Spalding. Charles A. Stevens, J Har-
~ Selz Francis T. Simmons, +. M.
Skinner Enrollments were begun
most actively and already mount
into MANY thousands
In Indiana polls the Officers of the
association are: President, Win
field Mi Ter; treasurer. Jefferson H.
Claypool; secretary, 3. n. Lockwood;
vice presidents, Horace Mckay, w.
n. n. Miller. Addison C. Harris.
Franklin Vonnegut, John L. ketch-
am. Thaddeus Gurley. Gurley Brew
or, George Alig. George G. Tanner
and W. n Harding. Not only has
the enrolment Of this organization
been active in the city Of Indianapo-
lis, but also throughout the sma Ter
cities OF the state.
Democrats in Ohio Cities.
In Cincinnati a committee OF 100
leading business men has been FORM
ed through the efforts Of smaller
committee consisting OF Robert r.
Reynolds. George Puchta, Guy NAL
lon. Samuel frost. J. G. Schmfdtlapp,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

New York. Oct. 21.--During the
early part of The campaign the DEM
ocrats were saying that the business
interests of the country did not real
IL care whether Bryan or Taft was
elected. Because of the apath y
which marks the early stages Of ev-
cry presidential campaign. the Dem
ocrats finally almost convinced them
selves that this argument was true.
Nathan Straus. on behalf of the
Democratic national committee, went
so far as to start the organization
OF business mems Bryan and Kern
league. and sent out showers Of let
tiers to business men all over the
country calling on them to rally to
the support Df the Nebraskan. Il
has developed in the last week or
two that many Of bis replies were
Mr.. Straus still speaks enthusiastic
cally about the progress of his work.
II has not been possible to get any
definite information concerning the
personnel OF any Bryan business
mems clubs. and the statements of
Mr.. Straus are all that have appear
ed as evidence OF their existence.
This mistaken argument by the
Democrats based on the early cam
paign apathy seems to have proved a
boomerang. for investigation shows
that 1t has aroused a great wave Of
enthusiasm for Taft among the lead
Ing business men OF the United
States. Indeed. SO fearful are they
that their position should be misun-
derstood or 'miseonstrued that they
have organized business Mems Taft
clubs with the strongest possible
committees alt over the country Al
though notices Of the formation OF
these clubs have anueared in the To-
cal papers. II Is interesting to make
d compilation of them and see how
strong an argument In favor of Mr..
Taft Is provided by the names of the
men who form these committees. In
many Of the cities the working men
have Joined hands with the business
men in this movement
. Chicago's Big Organization.
This Is particular true in In
dianapolis and Cincinnati In mos:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
Heart toHeart
Talks.
THE WINNINGS. or rRUcALlTY.
BY EDWIN a. NYE.


Stephen Rossga tn Narcianna Rossga
consideration 81. love and affection. prop
rty 422 West Superior street.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

Michael Ryan. J. S. Hill, Lucien |
Wulsin and julius Fleischman.
The same enthusiasm among both |
the Democrats and Republicans
alike is being evidenced that was SO
noticeable during the activity of the
nonpartisan Taft Notification day
committee in July.
A strong Cleveland committee of
20 has been formed, consisting of
Charles f. Adams, George w. Avery,
Frank Billings, Alvah Chisholm, II.
G. Dalton. Harry r. Edwards. George
A. Garretson, James II. Hoyt, Rob
ert l.. Ireland. Charles F. Laughlin
] H. Mcbride, Samuel Mather, Otto
Miller w. P Murray, Jay M. Pick
lands, f. F. Prentiss. George s. Rus
sell, r. A. Scott, A. S. Taylor. Ly-
man II. Treadway. A glance at this
list shows men of such large inter
ests and activity as to insure the
best results for Mr. Taft in Cleve-
land. In Dayton the following seven
leading men have organized: T. F.
Plat, Newton Thacker, E. s. Rey-
nolds, r. r. Dickey. j. M. Mark
ham, f. c. Harley and Henry 10y.
The business Interests Of this CON-
munity consider that there should
be no doubt as to how business men
feel for Mr.. Taft in his home state.
Taft and Stability" in New York.
In Buffalo the committee, which
consists of Messrs s. M. Clement,
William A. Rogers. John l.. Claw
son, George b. Montgomery. r. w.
Pomeroy. Jacob c. Dold, william H.
Faxon, Hobart West and Jesse c.
Damn, representing. as they dc. re-
|spectively. banking. iron, dry goods
lumber, law. meat packing, wholesale
grocery, hardware and brokerage, re-
veals how widespread Is the feeling
for Taft and stability" among the
business community Of that active
city. OF all the cities in the United
States, the two In which there is
most noticeable the revolt against
Bryan and the swing Of all business
men, Democrats as we'll as Repubfi-
cans. for Taft, are Baltimore and St.
Louis. The committee of business
men who started the move in Baltf-
more we're headed by Il. Clay Tina
nus, who was elected mayor upon an
Independent ticket. and with him are
associated a strong group of the
most representative men in Balti-
more.
In st. Louis this great swing for
Taft was so largely accelerated and
increased by the splendid impression
made by Mr.. Taft last week that
the question has not been who should
take part in the business mems
movement. but to keep the commit
tee down to a working sfze The an
nounced list of the committee has
not been announced, although the
fact Of its formation Is well known.
The active leader in the movement is
Robert Day Of the DAY Rubber COM
pany.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
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. PERSONALS. .
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NJ J. Brier waa passenger this
morning for Spokane.
c. H. CARLY departed this morn
ing for his ranch in the Potlatch
country.
w. G. Brooks departed this morn
ing for business visit to; Spokane
George 0. Farr and wife were Wis
itors last night from Reuhans>
K. l.. Spiker of the Western
Hardware and Implement company
returned yesterday from a business
trip to the prairie country.
Eben MOunce was an arrival last
night from Spokane.
Ray Morris of the lewiston Mer-
camille company, depaxted this morn
ing for the Clearwater country.
Father Post, was \ business visi-
tor to Orofino, today.
E. s. Sweet departed this morning
for his homa at Grangewille.
J. H.. Campbell and family left
this morning for the coast, where
they will spend the winker.
Mrs. Sam Flynn returned this
morning to her home in Walla WaA
la.
| Leon LeQuime was passenger
this incoming for Sites.
| Mrs. w. w. Leeper returned this
morning to her home in Cseui
d Alene.
Mrs.. F.. w.. Kettenhach and Mrs
II. r. Barnett were passengers this
morning for Moscow to attend the
meeting of the confederation OF Wom
EMS cluhs
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

Behind the foregoing real estate
transfer. printed fin Chicago news
oaper, Is a fine story Of frugality.
Before he died Stephen Rossga deed.
Ell the fiat building which he owned
to his wife. The, children. who are Of
the right sort. Endorsed the fathers
transfer. One OF them said:
Mother worked hard to help father
earn the property. to raise the children
and send us to. school. and she de-
serves 1t as long. as she lives"
This Is the story:
Twenty-Five years ago Rossga and
wife came to Chicago from the Odd
country. They wanted to bring up
their children-sen were born to them
and earn q home In free land.
Rossga began working OH a RAILROAD
at $l.75 per day, but did not get
steady work. Never In his life did the
man make over $75 per month.
But the couple saved money.
Inside OF Ave years time. they
bought lot which cost $1.1OO. making
a payment down. In another Ave
years they. had paid for the. lot and
were able to start the building. 1t re.
quired thhteen years to pay for the
Hat, a three story brick building, with
six suits Of four rooms each. costing
1000. But when the building was
completed the thrifty people had q
home OF their own, and the rentals
brought In an income enabling then
to pay out. And that was fortunate
for shortly after the ROssgas moved
into their property the husband was
badly Injured in the leg and was un
able to work until he died.
A commonplace story Of sorilid de
tails?
1t is not commonplace. because 4
Is made beautiful by courage an(
faithfulness and sacrifice
Mind you, every foundation stone
every stick Of timber. every brick
every hod Of mortar. stands for tn,
frugal living and the weary toll ant
devotion of these struggling foreigners
Why retell the homely tale?
Because this generation needs tn,
lesson.
Most Americans With family O
'"n children ard the wages of n da,
iahorer would scoff at the prospect O
owning $1,000 building. even a
| the end OF twenty-five years.
hut IT can be. has been. done.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
Sales Agents Wanted.

Sa6 per week. or 400 per cent
profit. All samples. stationery and
art catalogue free We want one
permanent agent In this locality for
the largest picture and frame house
In America. Experience unneces-
sary- We instruct you how to sell
cur goods and furnish the capital. II
you want permanent, honorable
and profitable position, write us to-
Gay for particulars, catalogue and
samples. FRANK w. WILLIAMS
CO., 1914 W. Taylor ST., Chicago.
Ill.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

This, is the hast night of Myrtle
Ferns" at the Binnard. The play
has been very popular and has in
troduced the National Stock COM
pany with good advantage. The new
bill put on tomorrow win be "Roa-
mckee" comedy drama in five acts,
with specialties between the acts
The prices win remain Toe. csc and
35c.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud
dy, pimply complexion. headaches.
nausea, indigestion. Thin blood
makes you weak, pale. sickly. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters makes the blood
rich. red, pure-restores perfect
health.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
YOU SHOULD SEE HIM.

DR.. W. H. Heating, the expert
eyesisht specialist Of Salt Lake, Is
now at the Raymond hotel. Don't
fail to see him about your eyes or
glasses If you are having trouble
with them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
Teller Wand Ads Bring Results.
Notice, Temperance Voters.

Let 1t be understood by all tenn
perance voters the books for regis
tering for the special city election to
be held November will be closed
on the 26th day of October. Please
register at once at the city clerks
o CO.. tt
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

The Lutheran Ladies Aid society
meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs
f: H. Jansen, at 321 Miller street.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

The w. c.. T.. U. will mest at the
home of Mrs H. l.. Kyle Friday aft
ernoon at 2.30 at 500 Second avenue
and Third street. Full attendance
is requested.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
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A marriage license was issued this
morning to Harriet May Wildentha-
Ter of Lewiston and J. L. Raines of
Grangsxiiie.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

Save Money bv buying your Fur.
niture at Russell's Quitting Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21
Wait for reopenins
of the
.C|NE0GR' PHI
THEATRE

The Cineograph will open y new
high-class family theater unae .,rng
and capable management, fef !..nr,,
refined vaudeville. animated pi ;..;oa.
and illustrated songs. Adu''
10 cents.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-21

Just a little CLASSIFIED ad In the
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1908-03-13
IN UNION is STRENGTH.

No organizatien-relig political,
fraternal or industrial-that ultimate
" accomplished great good for the
common people (and by this term we
mean the very backbone of this coun-
try) has ever had smooth sailing.
1t has been assailed by traitors with
in and by prejndiced public without,
just as the Farmers Union has BEEN
And now that some little wave of dis
cord has drifted into the portals of
that organization. La the language of
the Georgetown Commercial, let us
urge every member of the Union
who loves his home and family, his
rights and the great cause of justice,
to stand firm today. Be steadfast,
though the dark clouds come. There
is victory ahead. Defeats and disap-
pointments, panics and gambling will
pass away Put none but true, loyal,
unselfish men on guard, local, county,
district. State and National. Then all
is we'll. and the Farmers Unnion will
triumph. Let us stand together now.
-McGregor TEX Mirror.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1908-03-13
GET THE TREE-PLANTING HABIT.

Nothing so adds to the beauty of
homes outward appearance as pretty
shade trees, 1t makes the home look
permanent, comfortable, prosperous,
inviting. When one sees nice shady
lawn, he feels like going in to rest,
and he never comes home, tired, hot
and dusty from his days work, if he
has such a yard of his own, that he
does not breathe an involuntary pray
err of thankfulness for Gods blessed
trees.
Nothing so adds to the outward APP
pearance of town as streets lined with
trees. The stranger feels perfectly at
home, though he may not know hui
man soul, in the ordinary sense. 1t
was a man of true feeling who wrote,
"One touch of nature makes the whole
world kim Trees, natures splendid
exemplars. make the stranger wish TO
stay Many Arlington people are
planting trees. They are adding to
the comfort and the beauty of their
homes, and at the same time doing a