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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Methodist Churches.

First church, Sixth avenue and Nine- te.nth street, services at the usual hours. with preaching at Il a. m. and 7:S ?. m. by the pastor, the Rev. James A. Duncan. The sermon at the evening service will be of especial interest to the young men of the congregation.
 Highlands, Eleventh avenue and Twenty first street. preaching by the pastor, the Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs, at Il a. m. and D. m.. as usual.
 Eleventh Avenue, Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. south. preaching at Il .. m. and 7:3O o'clock, p. m., by the pastor, the Rev. F. P. Culver.
 St. Johns Twentieth street and Ave nue H, preaching at both il a. m. and 7:S0 D. m. by the pastor, the Rev R. T. Tyler
 Fountain Heights. Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street, north, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. w. Dixon, at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m.
 Wesley chapel, Jasper avenue and Seventeenth street. north, usual serv- ices at Il a. m. and T:30 o'clock. D. m. There will be preaching at both morning and evening services by the pastor, the Rev. K. M Matthews.
 North Avondale Fifth avenue and Fortieth street, preaching by the pastor as both morning service at Il a. m. and eve- ming service at 7:30 D. m.
 Avondale, 420S Fifth avenue, serVlces at Il a. m., and 7:3o D. rn., with preaching by the pastor. the Rev. J. O. Persinger. at both services.
 West End, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. l.. Britain, at the usual services at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
 Simpson-Co Corner of Seventh avenue and Twenty fifth street, north, services to- morrow at Il a. m., and 7:30 p. m., with preaching by the pastor. the Rev. II. k' Osborne.
 Twenty-first Avenue-Tw enty-frst ave nue, North Birmingham, services at Il d. m and 7:30 D. m with preaching by the pastor. usual.
 Trinity-Corner Avenue F and Twenty seventh street: services at Il a. m. ana 7:30 D. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. Foster K. Gamble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

Mrs. J. Norman Brooks will be at home this afternoon from 4 to o'clock,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Baptist Churches,

 First church. Sixth avenue and Twenty street. Services tomorrow at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m.. as usual
 Southside. Avenue F and Twentieth street. Services tomorrow at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m., with preaching at both ser vices by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Preston Blake.
 Fountain Heights. Tenth avenue and Thirteenth street, north, by the pastor. Services at Il a. m., and 7:30 p. m. North Highlands. Rush avenue and Eighteenth street, by the pastor. the Rev. James D. Ray. Preaching at both Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 Twenty-seventh street, Avenue F and Twenty seventh street, prea ching by the pastor, the Rev. J. O. Colley. Ruhama. East Lake, acveaty seventh street and Underwood avenue Services at Il a. m. and 7;30 D. m., with preaching by the pastor. the Rev. J. M. Shelburne, as usual
 Elyton, corner of Cotton avenue and Banks street. by the pastor, the Rev. A. E. Page.
 First Avondale preaching at the usual hours by the pastor, the Re-. L. M. Bradley. First woodlawn. Fifty-sixth street and First avenue, services at Il a. m aud 7:3o D. III.
 Park avenue. North Birmingham. by the pastor, the Rev T. Hovie Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

The usual bridge coteries met yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Presbyterian Churches.

Presbyterian Churches.
 First church, Fourth avenue and Twen- vy-iirst street, preaching by the pastor. the Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg. at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m. as usual.
 South Highlands, Twenty-irst street and Highland avenue, Rev. pr. Sterling J. Foster occupying the pulpit at both morning and evening services. Evening services at 7:3O o'clock.
 Second church. Tenth avenue and Twelfth street. south. preaching at both services by the Rev. U. D. Mooney. Even ing service at 7:30 o'clock.
 Third church. Avenue G and Twenty second street, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. A. Bryan at both services, at Il a. m. and 7:90 p. m.
 Central church, Fifth avenue and Eigh- teenth street, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. L. S. Handley. Afternoon serv- ice at p. m.
 Vine Street, West End-Preaching 2, Il l. m. and 7:3o p. m. by the pastc1, the Rev. v.-P. Merrell
 East Lake, Eighty y-first street and Un- derwood avenue. the pulpit will be oc- cupied by the stated supply.
 Westminster, Twolty-fifth street and Thirteen avenue, north, preaching by tue pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston, at il a. m. and 7:3O p. m.
 Avondale-Avenue c and Fortieth street, Preaching at the usual morning and evening services, Il a. m. and 7:3o p. m., by the pastor. the Rev. w. G. Wood- ridge.
 First Cumberland Presbyterian. U. s. A., Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, preaching by the pastor. the Rev. Dr. l. D. Steele at Il a. m. and 7:9O p. m., as usual.
 First Cumberland. Services at II a. nj. and 8 o'clock D. m. in the chapel of the Birmingham seminary. the Rev. J. D. Lewis, pastor presiding. Special morning service.
 First. North Birmingham, preaching at II a. m. and o'clock p. m., with preach Ing by the pastor at both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

Mrs. Armes, who is in, Washington, visiting .her daughter. Mrs. Herbert Claude, was given a tea the past week by Mrs. Claude at her charming resi- dence at Chevy Chase, and at which several Alabama guests were present, among them Mrs Oscar Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

If you want the bes. advertising cuts try the Gawk. Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

Ads Illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes sooe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

The playing world is watching with interest the result of the trial of the Sunday golf cases. Just as everyone supposed that matter was settled to the satisfaction of all concerned there is a new excitement and fresh list of Dos and Dont's.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
WHILE IT RAlNED- BY GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER


have you a search warrant, writ of re-
rlevin or habeas corpus. a nolle prose
Qui or-or a nux vomica?"
well. no. 1 hain't" confessed Er.
Grimesley, scratching his head.
''Then, as representative OF the law
and the people. SIS. I can not, as certified
and approved by the statutes in such
cases made and provided. permit You to
search these premises without recourse to
due legal process
The broker also impressively arose.
ITO the which | bear witness and here
with affix my hand and SEAL" he sec
onded with solemuity and binding force.
and thereupOn the two calmly resumed
their seats. with the air of having dis
posed Of the matter for all time to come.
The move was. so convincing that Mr..
Grimesey also sat down to think things
over. but there was danger of a present
rebellion. No man In the county could
boast of having ever worsted him in a
"dicker"
In the meantime the actor had
knocked at the door OF Miss Courte-
nays room. where the actress and the
mon ground of the way to mems hearts.
the actress being a chatting dish expert.
and the country girl an exponent Of the
fricasseed chicken school.
Agnes he called My dear"
Miss Courtney. If you please" said
a rich contralto voice reprovingly. but
the door opened promptly, nevertheless.
and she stood smiling pleasantly upon
him.
The relentless parent has come back
again, and he insists on searching the
house. Go downstairs, won't you. and
can, hold him there until We get these
young people started out into the rain
again.
Indeed. I WILL she replied. laughing
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and was turning to do likewise by the
other young woman when the young
farmer hastily stepped in between and
helped this one up the steps with the care
and anxiety of a man handling glaSSH are.
The actor merely smiled.
There was q sudden exclamation from
the driver and a crash of gravel. In see
ing to the fastenings>of the harness he
had slipped down the bank The big man
was after him like a shot.
Are YOU hurt?" he anxiously inquired.
"Sprained m ankle" groaned the
driver. Cant step on m foot
Come here somebody" directed the
other. Help me lift this man into the
coach"
The young farmer was already at his
side. They lifted the man into the vehicle.
where the women made way for him on
one of the long seats. The actress opened
some arnica and told him to take off his
boot.
The big man had seen to the harness
and now took the lines in his hands.
wait a minute begged the young
farmer Listen
They all listened There was nothing
to be heard but the rush of the wind. the
pounding of the rain, the sweep of the
water.
"'Twasn't anything. Mollie.'' he said.
popping his head in at the door of the
coach.
Il amt afraid. Hen," replied Mollie,
and the other woman patted her APPROX
ingly on the shoulder.
There's a hotel on ways" the
driver informed him. Its a mite old
but mighty good Wen have
to put up there fer TIL night
eyes, 1 know. Uncle Billy TUFTS
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LESS FIRECRACKERS, MORE FLAG"

compress and lastly applying splints to
prevent unnecessary movement. II there
is shock and depression, as there is apt
to be in case of lacerated wounds, adj
minister hot drinks. aromatic ammonia
or apply outwardly hot water bags or hot
stones-anything to give warmth. The
presence of bullet in the tissue is not
necessarily a serious matter and the
treatment should be like that of an ordi-
nary wound.
Never make a litter without side sup
ports. or poles. and In moving a patient
never take hold by the extremities SO as
to place unnecessary strain on the in
jured part. A window shutter. door,
bench. ladder or rug or carpet nailed to
poles will answer.
When one has been bitten by a snake,
dog. cat or the like, If the animal is not
dangerously poisonous, tie a ligature
around the finger OF leg between
the bite and the heart. then apply suction
as quickly as possible. Wash with a warm
antiseptic solution and bandage If the
wound is made by poisonous reptile or
mad dog use a ligature, then suction.
then a thorough caustic. Make q cross
cut over the puncture, then apply pure
carbOlic acid. muriatic acid or nitric acid.
Dip match in the acid and carry to the
very bottom of the wound. If there is
not acid at hand, cauterize with heated
metal such as penknife. knitting needle
wire or anything you can get hold of
quickly.
For stings of insects apply carbolic acid
ammonia, Il solution Of soda or mud.
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deep breath. There was n dizzy look
about his eyes and he had been rumpling
his wet hair.
It's dern shame" he said numbly.
81 reckon her troubles hez fetched her in
tn head tn least mite She's certainly
an amazin'-Looky here" he broke off
suddenly sitting up straight. What I
want to know Is where is my girl. an i
want t. know ii dad burned quick"
Don't be rash cautioned the actor
BE sure that you have the law your
side. I'll tell you what to do. The law
yer out there is a friend of mine. and L
can get him TO give you his services
free. He will make out the necessary
house or do anything you like. | will
introduce you"
Free did you say?" eagerly inquired
Mr. Grimesley.
Free
That was enough If it was free. Mr.
Grimesley wanted it. whatever it was.
Mr.. Jarvies gravely introduced him and
hurried up stairs with the broker in
great peace of mind. He had confidence
in the lawyer. A few minutes later the
at the attorney. That gentleman YEARLY
presented one last paper for Mr.. Grimes
ley to sign. and told him he could now
go on with his search.
Il never saw a man SO reVel in free
affidavits in my life, and / had TO put a
red paper seal on each one" he com
planned TO the broker as they followed
Mr.. Grmesley up stairs. He has signed
seven so far, and ! think he figures him
self ahead about five dollars apiece. i
hope he chokes.'
That the afiidavits were clever of their
kind was attested by the behavior of
Uncle Billy Tut, who. purple in the
face, was having cramps in the cor
ner
The search was fruitless. At Miss
Courtenays room he saw, through the
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quickly as possible but meantime expose
the wound, make the patient lie down and
lift up the wounded part. Press with
thumb on or into the wound to tenn
porarly stop the bleeding If the loca-
ton of. the large artery in the wounded
part is known. press on 1t above the
wound with the fingers, and later with
a tourniquet. Ii it is not known, sur
round the part with a bandage above
the wound drawn tightly enough TO stop
the bleeding Dress the wound with a
compress of antiseptic gauZe. absorbent
cotton or old. clean linen, then bandage.
Ii the blood is dark red or purplish and
wells in continuous stream, Il vein has
been severed. In this case proceed as
before, taking pains TO loosen any tight
clothing between the wound and the
heart. If there is reason to believe that
the wound holds splinters of wood, bits
of glass dirt il must be cleansed with
an antiseptic solution before bandaging.
Hold the wounded place over an empty
bowl and cleanse with an antiseptic,
squeezing it on repeatedly.
Among the best antiseptc solutions
with which to cleanse the wound are
tablespoonful of salt to pint of water.
one part vinegar to four parts water,
or three teaSpoOnfuls carbolic acid to a
pint OF water. The edges of clean-crit
wound should he drawn close together
and the compress soaked in the antiseptic
solution applied.
These, like other wounds. should be
treated by checking the bleeding cleans
ing the wounds, applying an antiseptic
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smother the flame by pressing on the
burning points outside the covering
For Burns.
Remove the clothing by cutting away
with knife or scissors. If it sticks do
not pull ii off. Simply cut around it and
flood with oil. Charron oil, n mixture of
equal parts of linseed oil and lime water
is the best for this purpose. and where
there are children. supply should be
kept on hand for over the Fourth
Wet cloths in it and bandage to eX-
clude the air. This is the treatment used
by the Welsh miners. In the absence of
Oil. dust -four over the burn If nothing
else can be obtained moist earth or clay
may be used. Another simple lotion for
relief in case of burns is a saturated
soda Wet cloths in the solution and lay
on the burned surface pouring Il fresh
solution over frequently to keep moist
1t is wise to have the bandages ready
also for the agony of even a slight burn
calls for speedy relief. Old linen may
be torn in strips two and four inches
wide made into compact rolls and pinned
ready for immediate use. To wet a piece
of absorbent cotton with Oil or the soda
solution and gently wash the burn Will
prove soothing as we'll as cleansing.
Wounds.
To stop bleeding: If the blood is bright
red and comes in spurts. an artery has
been severed. Send for Il surgeon as
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replied the young man. .''S'loae KIN
hire rig there?''
"'Fraid not. Uncle Biily's got good
bosses. an ye might buy one, but ye
couldn't hire il out
Huh said the young man, and closed
the door.
"All ready back there?'' roared the big
man above the storm.
"All ready was the cheerful reply.
There was something infectious about the
big mans unfailing (. cd nature that
made this dismal trip seem like q jolly
frolic. Moreover, even the lawyer had a
good digestion and an active liver.
Git ap. there shouted the big man.
The horses threw themselves against
their collars, ard, crealling and grooming
and rafting and scraping. the crippled
coach dragged slowly up the little hill,
where the animals were humanely allow
ed 10 rest for u moment. II was the pause
for which the young farmer had been
waiting. He stopped and listened with
all his might
Como on. young man." said the actor
with friendly laugh. I'VE won't let
anybody take her away from YOU
AT least without Il writ the lawyer
reminded them. smiling.
Writ or no writ sturdily interposed
the broker, for whom. of course. the law
had small terrors. ''They shan't have
her
Tel you tn truth, We are a'runnin'
away, confessed the young man, with an
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WATSON.

were all weak and breathless Silently
the actor and the other men pressed the
hands OF the runaways and wished them
happiness and good luck. and then they
stole out to the back stairway.
But half way down the stairs some
thing happened. Miss Mollie sneezedi
Once. twice. three times she sneezed. and
then her future lord and master led her
back to her room.
You're. already ketchin' a cold" he
firmly announced. IAN I amt a goin' to
let you go out in this rain no more to-
night, eff I hev L stan in front o yore
door an fight my weight in Wildcats"
They had to commend his chivalric
course. but 1t left the actor in some
what of a dilemma. He went downstairs
and listened at the door of the parlor.
The mellow contralto of his wife was
flowing on and on, without break,
leave the faithful woman talking there
all night. and so at last he opened the
door. Mrs. Jarvies. alias Miss Courte-
ney. stretched up to her full height be-
sionately. though hoarsely. imploring
Heaven to witness her future vengeance.
of old Vermont" she was hiss
Ing. And If ever I find him. if ever
mercfful fate sends him into this eager
clutch of mine. I shall wreak that VEN
geance upon him that will make the
miserable miscreant wish he had never
been born! Listen. When I was a child,
back in the cabin home upon those sun
ny slopes. where the little stream sang
and tumbled past our door"
Your sister is ill and needs your
attention, Miss Courtenay," the actor
humanely interrupted.
She caught his eye and studied it for
a brief instant. and then she wrung the
hand Of Joseph Grimesley.
"And so. my friend. my honest friend
you have the story of my life-the story
of broken heart she abruptly con-
Guided.
Affected to tears, she swept from the
room, and Mr.. Grimesley drew a deep,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
eed. I WILL" she replied, laughing.

She went back into the room. kissed
MOllie and made some rapid alterations
in her toilet. When she came out into
the hall and had closed the door, her
husband put his arms about her in the
darkness, and to his surprise she sud-
denly chung to him.
you're good fellow, jim" she said.
II suppose these babes in the wood
make us both feel-well, rather nelly
again. Wen reconsider that divorce,
maybe and the matter Of exclusive leads
and One-part plays: Wouldn't it be nice
to elOpe, ,OurSelves?
There was no hint Of this tenderness
upon her. however. when. her splendid
hair flowing and her rich gown trailing.
she swept into the presence Of Joseph
Grimesley.
II am told that there is a father here
whose heart aches for a missing daugh-
ter" she said in her deepest pathos. Are
you that unhappy parent"
"Yes'm, only it's my fingers that
itches." replied he.
"Then come. come with me-" she
tragica1ly commanded and seized his
wrist. Dazed and helpless he allowed
her to drag him into the parlor and plant
him on the horsehair sofa. where she
lowered before him.
First" she said tensely. Il must tell
you the story of my life"
II amt got much time he fee0iy
You shall, you must listen" she in
terrupted imperiously. MY friend. you
have a kind, kind eye. an honest brow
and noble heart The woes of the
orphan and the oppressed must ever APP
peal to you. Sir. / was born on the
sunny slopes of old Vermont. Down
past our little cabin home tumbled and
sang dancing stream--
Joseph Grimesley sat spellbound and
listened Occasionally he batted his
ewes. but that was all.
Over in the office in the meantime.
the conspiratOrs were wrestling with
Uncle Billy's convictions. They were
trying to get him to hire Henry Pea
body a horse. but Mr. Tut was obdur-
ate He shielded his good horses as lie
would beloved children AT last, now
ever. the wrinkles In his brow sud-
denly shifted to the corners OF his eyes,
and then he slapped his thigh.
by golly. l knew where Hen KIN git
a rig" he exclaimed.
He beckoned the others to follow him
on tip-toe and led the way to the front
door where he pointed out n waiting
horse and buggy. The lawyer, the
broker and the actor looked at each
other in dazed. stupid joy for one mo-
ment, and then, with a common impulse,
they broke for the dining room where
they could shrek without unduly dis
turbing any one.
The rig was Joseph Cfimesley's
own!
Presently. upstairs, they had to throw
the Young farmer on the bed and
smother him with pillows when he be-
gan to- appreciate the beautiful PROPOSE
ton and by the time they had the
clippers bundled up and ready to go they
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long to our ranks. He looks more to me
like a successful lawyer"
Accept my assurance that he has not
one OF the characteristics Of my voca-
tfon,' objected the lawyer. Il am Of the
law, and know the good men of my call
ing by instinct. And this man is not a
pettifOgger, whatever he is. He looks to
me like a keen, sharp, honorable business
man
The broker suddenly chuckled, but did
not explain his mirth.
Not a business man, I'll be bound"
he declared. Hes either a way-up pro-
fessional man of some sort, u literary
chap or maybe a lecturer
we had a lightning-rod agent stop at
our place once that looked a whole lot
like him, an he mighty nigh carried off
tn farm before We could stop lm,'' sug-
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sested the young farmer. He was an
awful slick man..
The actress laughed.
Hes all right, no mater "na. lI,a
his wonderful eyes-big and beautiful ana
kind-the sort that understand you ana
that you can trust.
To this Mollie nodded her head IN en-
phatic assent, but the men cHaHSeu Liz
subject abruptly.
They had filed. chatting gai!y, out INTO
the hall, and were just approaching tne
stairway when horse was heard splash
ing through the mud at Taplu RATE
Mollie turned pale.
Paw she exclaimed.
The actress lost not moment. she
whiskcd the clippers back through the
hall and up the rear stairway III no tine.
Sending the young man to his room. she
took the girl to her own and locked the
door The men in the meantime rushed
into the office 10 post Uncle BLY, put
they were too late. for the enemy was
already upon them.
Out of the storm came a man in a hick-
DRY shirt and without hat The ram
was running in streams from his hair and
from his beard, and there was lightning
'I.ooky here. Billy, is my girl an that
dad-blasted Hen Peabody here?' he de
manded.
Uncle Billy glanced. at the actor.
James Jefferson Jarvies was behind the
newcomer, shaking MS llSl tt Inc ioii"
lord and making grimaces of the most
horrible bloodthirstiness at him.
Not now they hain't, joe, said Uncle
Billy. They only stopped here fer a
snack an cup o. coffee, an druv right
on"
Dang it ALL" exclaimed the man. and
dashed out into the night again. Uncle
Billy listened to the furIously departing
wheels and then sat on bench ana
laughed until the tears rolled down his
cheeks.
Joe Grmesley skun me in boss trade
twelve years ago, an l heen a-waitin
ever sincet t git even" he explained.
He was deep in the details OF that an
cient infamous transaction when the
splash of a rapidly driven horse was once
more heard. and in a moment more Jo-
seph Grmesley rejoined the group in the
office blazing with wrath.
You told me a blamed-on lie. Billy
Tut he exclaimed. Il stopped down
yonder a ways. where they was Il sandy
rise, an looked al TIL road with my Ian
tern. They hain't a drafted rig gone over
that sand Since this here rain begin. an
you know il. Now l want my girl an
Hen Peabody. an m a-goin t search
this here house,.
He started determnedly for the hall
door. but the actor had forestalled him.
Hold him Il minute he had whisper
ed to the lawyer and the broker, and
had slipped up stairs. Now, before Mr.
Grimesley could reach the door. he found
himself confronted by the lawyer.
Just one moment. my friend said
the man of the law with impressive dig
nifty. Before you begin your trespass.