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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
BY WILLIAM WALLACE, JR.

Willie Walker was little 12-year-old
 chap with red hair and a crossed eye. And Willie Walkers father was just poor carpenter whose family lived in simple cottage with unpretentious sur roundings. Therefore, Willie, being a poor boy and not of very pronounced good looks. fell under the ridicule or most of his fellows at school and about the streets Wherever Willie went he was sure to hear some boys voice call out to him: Hello Bricktopl' or Hello, Sandy -pate!' or Hello, there, crooked 1ampr And. again, some tor mentor would yell out to him as he went
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

vest and carrying in his bill fine, fat worm, which was to be given to the hungry nestlings also. And as he lowered himself to the nest, assisting the mother In feeding their family, little Lottie said, smilingly:
 You dear papa and mamma and chill dren, you are just too sweet for anything, and when I tell mamma about how you fell from the storm-tossed tree into my cookie basket she'll say that It was a miracle to save my singer and his loved ones. And we'll have papa take the nest and put 1t Into safer place high up in the tree again. where the cats can't get at it. Oh. how dear those little ones look in the basket! I must call Annabelle to come and get peep; and after break fast l shall run down town and fetch Daisy, too, for she'll be so surprised to find a birds nest in our cookie basket"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

And now, Mrs. Maloney," said the counsel, twill you be kind enough to tell the jury whether your husband was In the habit of striking you with impu- nity.'
 With what, soir?' asked Mrs. Ma loney, a bit doubtful.
 with impunity," repeated the counsel.
 ''He wuz, soir; but now and thin he preferred to strike me with his fist"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
Clock and Watch Freaks.

"A watch isn't exactly dirty when n
requires cleaning" says matchmaker
1T may need cleaning when It hasn'l
even been worn
"a common cause OF this In that the
oil In the works has dried up and bc.
come sticky, causing tho watch TO ~
slow or even to stop, In this case II
not. only wants cleaning. but also the
addition OF fresh OIL
THE best oil for this purpose Is oh.
tained from the jawbone OF porpoisc
or Kindred fish. Many watchmnkcra
mix their own oil from various kinds.
Clocks also stop for no apparent
reason. During thunderstorm, for
instance. n clock may stop. only resum.
Ing work when minutes. days or even
weeks have passed.
"Thundcrstorms. again, have been RI.
sponsible for the restartlng OF old
clocks which have apparently retired
altogether from active service. LON
don Answers.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOt,
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY,

as mercury viii s,rely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely de
:ange the whole system when enter
ing II through the mucous surfaces
5uch articles should never be us",l
Except on prescriptions from repu-
liable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, o..
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
II is taken Internally and made IN
Toledo. OHIO, by +. J. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c.
per bottle.
Take Halls Family pills for con
stiDation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21

How TO peat an undertake.: Cough
and Coughing end in Coffin Cure the
cough. stop the Cougnine and let
the undertaken keep his Conn. ny
dale's Cough Elixir 10 the her and
surest way or accomplshir this re-
suit. Best, because IT con'aiu- the
best remedies known 20 aid nafnr, to
cure cough Surest. because It losi-
lively does not contain o,ds'po or
harmful drugs OF any kind Guaran-
teed under the pure Food aud urug
Law. For sale by White PharmsrV.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
WHERE YOU MAY
REGISTER

The registrars for the city Of
Bluefleld recently appointed by tho
county court have received theft
poh books aoi are now ready for
the registration OF voters. Parties
d. string to be registered should APP
ply to the registrar or the ward In
which they reside, and for their
guidance a list OF the registrars and
places OF registration are here Civ
en-:
First Ward--W. +. Palmer.
Second Ward-J. A. Chambers,
at his office at the corner of Hig-
ginbotham and Princeton avenues.
Third ward---G, A. Reid. City
Hall
Fourth Ward--Ralph Williams,
i53 Scott street.
Firth ward--J. 4. Akers. City
Hall.
Sixth Ward--w. w. Kersey. Ow-
Ing to inability To secure a location
at present Mr.. Kersey will have hls
registration books open ut tho Crys-
tai Steam Laundry on Blueneld ave-
nue.. Further notice VIII be given
when he finds suitable place.
Seventh Wards. II. Linkenho-
Re. 115 Bargcr street.
Eighth Ward--Abel Massey, at
Harman's store In day time and at
his homo after six o'clock.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
THE ANCIENT spARTaNs.
They Fioaoed Men Who Grew Too Fat
For Military Service.

For Military Service.
Among the ancient Spartans every.
thing was considered secondary 20 mil
itary efficiency. aud with view to SO.
curing this the boys aud men were by
law kept IL a continual state or train
ing" No deformed child was allowed
To live. Boys were taken from their
homes and subjected 10 military rrgu
lations at the age OF seven. They wcr,
compelled To wear the same single ,a,r
ment winter and summer. AZ twenty
they Joined the ranks and from that
age till they reached sixty were re-.
Quired TO dine ut tho public tables.
where only n certain quantity was sup.
Piled for each man. The magistrates
intcrfercd I'm absurdly small matters.
They regulated the degree OF fatness to
which IL was lawful for any citizen TO
extend his body.
Those who dared 10 grow too fat or
too soft for military service and cxer
else were sometimes soundly logged
Aelian I'm his history relates that
Nauclis. son OF Polytus. was brought
before the cphors magistrates) and the
whole assembly or Sparta. and "hls un
lawful fairness" was publicly exposed
and he was threatened with perpetual
Punishment II he did not bring hls
body within the regular Spartan com,
pass and give up the culpabe mode
OF living. which was declared TO be
moro worthy OF an lonan than n
Spartan.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
MOUNTAIN
LAKE HOTEL
MOUNTAIN LAKE, GILES CO., VA.

The coolest place in the sunny
South" Hotel and lake $500 feet
above the tide. Bounded on the
south by rich agricultural district
and backed up on the north by more
than 100000 acres OF continuous
primitive forest. THE Silver Gem
OF the Alleghanles" Is now one of
the most popular summer resorts
In the Virginia mountains. TITS the
only place east OF the Rockies or
south OF the Adirondacks whore you
can really cool on and enjoy "the
good old summer time" Reached
via Pembroke BRADFORD, Pocahontas
& Scicto dlvisions) N. e. w. ny.
Rates 80 and SO per day, $40 and
$l5 per week. Write for descrlp-
tive booklet.
Address
B. ELLISON,
Manager.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
Truthful CholIv.

"Cholly. have you ever loved be
foreT'
MY dear girl. Will be honest with
you. i have been engaged so mani
times that my eX-hancees have per.
fected an organization md adopted n
yell."-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
SIXTH WARD ASSASSINATION.

W. w. kersey Will be at the
Skating Rink Wednesday and
Thursday nights after z o'clock.
Let everybody who has not reg B.
tered take advantage OF the oppor-
tunlty to register.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
Must Have Bnon n PRIZE.

But how could you tell. darling.
that | had never proposed to any other
grip"
because you were not married ="
she murmured rapturously and admir.
ingly.-Judgc.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
LIST OF REGISTRARS IN
MERCER COUNTY, zoos
BEAVER POND DISTRICT

BEAVER POND DISTRICT
Firt Ward. Blucneld-w. Il. Pal.
mer.
Second Ward, Bluefeld--John A.
Chambers.
Third Ward, Blueneld--George A.
Reid.
Fourth Ward. Blueaeld-.Ralph
Williams.
FIrth Ward. Blueneld, ] 4.
Akers.
Sixth Ward. Blueneld-w. w.
Kersey
seventh Ward. Blueneld IS. II.
Linkenhoker.
Eighth Ward, Blueneld- -Abei
Massey.
Precinct 3, Ada--W. II. Beckett.
Precinct 10, Belcher--Chas. NJ.
Winfrey.
Precinct II, Littlesburg d. b.
Hunt.
Precinct ~. Brushfork- Geo ID.
Lindsey.
'@f''' ~ NV biO -
No. 1, Princeton--T. G. Hubbard.
No. 2, Oakvalo---E. IL. White.
No. 3, Wlllowton-W. l.. steel.
No. 4, East PrInceton-C T..
Damewood.
JUMPING BRANCH
No. /, Flat Top-John T.. Croy.
No. 2, Gadds--J. E. Epllng.
PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
No. 1, Athens--Geo. u. Martin.
No. 2. Coburn-W. l.. G.. McKen-
zie.
ROCK DISTRICT
No. /. Spanlshburg-O. o. Karnes
No. 2, Matoaka-C. IL. Wheeler.
No. 3, will-Chas. flaming.
No. 4. Spicer-W. w. Hamilton.
No. 8, Simmons. r. EiwooI.
No. 6. Coopers--T. B. Stanger.
No. 7, Coaldale--Joe Padbury.
No. 8, Rock-Bruce Browning.
No. .. ThOrnhill---J. G.. HOnakar.
No. 10, Thomas-Albert Hall.
No. IL, SPRING.. w. Cunnlg-
ham.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
BENNETT ENTHUSIASM

Continued from page ope)
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21
VIRGINIA DEBT

The people OF West Virginia be-
believe that they equitably owe q
have been and should have been am
icably settled out Of the courts, and
that 10 can yet be done. /, myself
so believe 1t. The people do not
believ that they equitably owe n
dollar upon that account, and II ]
am elected governor shall exert
whatever ability / have to prevent
tn payment Of q single dollar up
on 10 that West Virginia may not
honorably owe. James G.. Blaine. I'm
his Twenty Years IN Congress"
says. There is indeed neither NOR
al nor legal responsibility resting
upon West Virginia for any part
Of the debt Of the old state" And
he further says i'm effect that Vir-
gnia. which was creditor OF the
national government by cading 10 e.
her superb domain on the north
side OF tho Ohio river. which the
national government sold for over
100000 should be Reimburse
b. So for her loss
PEOPLE KEPT ~ THE DARK
But regardless OF now this suit
may terminate. certain 81 Is that
during Democratic days the matter
was kept in allegiance only to spring
into active life the moment they
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21

For over twenty-five years they
were I'm charge, and during all that
time, they administered your affairs
so honestly. so ably and so econo-
mically that with a revenue Of not
more than one-third the revenue Of
the present year they met every or
binary expense. built practically
every public building. and turned
over to the incoming administration
a surplus of several hundred thous-
and dollars, and also paved the way
for that wonderful inflow Of capital.
that great increase OF manufactures
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-21

mated b. the Republicans.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
Her Request Granted.

The only child had been playing with a nice little boy and found it much better fun than playing with her dolls. So she appealed to her mother to give her a brother. and the mother said she would. By a happy chance the very next day the only child was informed her little brother had come and she might go upstairs and see him. Flying on the wings of expecta- ton she reached her mothers room and there, in a huffy bassinette. re- posed an atom of humanity which she was told was her new brother The no longer only child looked and gasped. and then, putting her little arms behind her. she murmued po- htely. -Oh. thank you!- and ran away as fast as her legs could carry her.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03

Paris Pattern No. 1S49, All Seams Allowed.-A new style of dressing sack Is something that women hail with delight, and especially where the model expresses such suitability and style as this one in ciel-blue French flannel. A fitted band which lies fiat encireles the neck and con- tinues down the front. In the back a box-plait is laid from top to bottom. A curved belt which fits the figure snugly Is stitched to hold the fullness In place, back and front, and French knots are added decoratively all around both edges of the fitted band and also on the belt. The pattern is in seven sizes-32 to A inches bust measure. For 36 bust. the sack re- quires Az yards of material 20 inches wide, 2h yards 36 inches wide, or 2A yards 42 inches wide; with one yard of edging to trim.
 TO procure this pattern send 10 cents to Pattern Editor" office of this paper. Write name and address plainly and be sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
SOUGHT AND FOUND THEM NOT
Few, Indeed, There Seem to Be Whc
 Really Love Nature.

One came from another world. He went down Fleet street and saw the weary, witless men who wrote daily of Nature and her beauties. He went to a theater and heard those who sang of her charm. He went into the coun- try, and heard peasants grumbling of their lot and signing for the town. He watched "sportsmen." who rent the magnificent silences with the harsh crack of rifles. and destroyed wanton- ly the blithest birds and beasts Then he met a philosopher.
 ''I have seen those who live with Nature, those who ravish her splen- dors. those who write and sing of her. Now, where are those who love her?"
 And, like all men with reputation, the philosopher was silent.-Wesimin ster Gazette.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
Tax Collectors Notice.

will attend at the following places on the dates mentioned for the purpose of collecting taxes for the year 1907. Owners of real estate will bring their last years tax receipt, also the number of their school district:
 Falcon, Tuesday p. m. February 18th Falcon, Wednesday am. 26th. Register, '' p. m. ' 26th. Bodcaw, Thursday '' 27th.
 Azor, Friday am. |" 18th.
 Sutton, Friday pm. and Saturday a m. February 18th and 18th.
 Laneburg Monday March 2nd.
 Mt. Moriah, Tuesday a. m. Mch 3rd. Gale, Tuesday p. m. z 3rd.
 Morris, Wednesday a. m. ' 4th.
 Boughton, Thursday 5th. Emmet, Friday '' 9th. And will remain in Prescott until April 10th, after which time the books will be closed. ED HOOD, Collector of Nevada County.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
Earth as Food.

In New Caledonia, New Guinea and In the Malay archipelago the consump- ton of earth as food is comparatively common. In Java and Sumatra a cer- tain kind of clay undergoes a prelimi- nary preparation, being mixed with water, reduced to paste, and the sand and other hard substances re- moved. The clay is then made into small tablets or cakes about as thick as lead perAcil and baked in an iron saucepan. When the process is over the cake of earth resembles a piece of dried pork The Javanese eat small figures roughly modelled from clay, made to initiate animals, birds or men.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
Chilean Copper Mines.

Chilean government official reports shows there have been 1854 copper claims worked in Chile at different times. of which only 74S were worked during the last year. Many of these mines are rich in copper. but with the high price of labor and the poor transportation facilities few. If any, can be made to pay Ut the present low price of copper.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
His Opinion.

What is your opinion of love at first sight MT. Oldbach?" Queried the girl with the fluffy hair. who type writes between meals.
 Hove at first sight" growled Old bach, Ifs an optical illusion."
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
To OUR OUT OF TOWN SUBSCRIBERS.

TN complying with recent ruling of the Postmaster General me News will have to discontinue all papers through Ule hall where subscribers in The order into effect January l. 1908 after which uae three months allowed renewal subscrp from such subscribers paid in advance of that enG credit to such subscribers it deemed worthy of e some little accommodation subscribers After ae the extreme necessity part of conforming to I! upon expiration In doing it is matter about mch We have neither discretion option the post 0"1Ce fuIng making it imperative. b o. even complimentary copies be sent We shall a e to follow the ruling of the posofce department ca I ue penalty imposed by the government, which cannot afford to do
 The Departments Ruling. ~ time will be allowed publishers rro1 o subscriptions, but unless subscriptions renewed after the term for which they paid, Unm the following periods
 DalleS, within three months;
 lrweekes, within six months;
 Weelies, within year.
 Semi monthles within three months;
 o monthlies within six months; To, n Quarterles, within six months. and not De counted in the legitimate list of subscribers, for o mailed on account thereof shall not be accepted pmnd at the second class postage rate of cent poa out may be mailed at the transient second class herf ate or one cent for each four fraction '' prepaid by stamps affixed
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-03
Population Increase.

The German population is increasing by 100000 year; the British by 3OO.- 900: our own by more than 2,OO0, 900.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10
ANNUAL ENcAM PMENT.
The Normal Cadet Company Left Yes
 terday For Parts Unknown,

In conformity with a custom estab- lished some years ago, the Normal ca det company. commanded by Captain Irish. left yesterday afternoon on its annual encampment This encamp- ment usually lasts about three days and the expense of the trip is borne by the members of the company pro ratio. It accomplishes several pur- poses In the first place it Is an out ing that is thoroughly enjoyed by the members of the company who about this time of the year are only glad to break away from the ardous work of attending school for a couple of days Again. the boys learn by experience a good many of the duties of a soldier. The encampment is conducted on a military basis and army discipline is strictly enforced. Usually the members of the company and the general public are not taken into the of the captain as to where the camp is to be located until it is This year is no exception to the rule and it is only known that the company left yesterday afternoon for some point about four miles west where il is presumed camp was es- tablished last night.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

Jose Floes, native. was sent over to Phoenix yesterday to become a bOarder at the county bastile there for fifteen days.
 Judge A. V. Guthrie is busily en- gagged in registering the new voters in this precinct who have moved in and taken up their residence here since the last election.
 NJ. P. Holladay. the druggist, will leave this morning for a recreation of several days on the Pacific coast He will first visit San Diego. and remain there during the festivities which will attend the arrival of the battle ships in that harbor.
 ". A Finley, who is in the employ of railroad company in Mexico, aft CT spending a few days among friends here, left for Phoenix. from which place he will return shortly to his post of duty
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10
SHORT NOTES.

Dr. J. J. Taylor of Montgomery. Mo, who is stopping in Phoenix. was . wis itor here yesterday. having accompa- nied Dr. Moeur over by way of a rig and crossing the river at the new ford. Dr. Taylor did not cherish a second experience and returned by train
 Those sending out Homeseekers' edi- tiOns of The Republican should bear in mind that the full paper requires three cents postage. though the special part alone will go for two cents. Quite an accumulation of them in the office overweight. have been sent out at the expense of the pOstoffice force. but notice is given that this win not be done in the future.
 Miss Emma Miller is visiting Mrs. J. F. Haigler and family for a few days.
 The Methodist Sunday school will hold its annual picnic in Prof. J. ". Stewart's grove, four miles east of Tempe, Saturday. April II. All mem bers and friends are urged to attend and meet at the church at S:30 o'clock where hayracks will be provided for the children.
 The Rye rodeO commences on the 20th of this month and a number from here interested in that section will at tend.
 W. D. Conser of Imperial is spend- ing few days in the valley.
 w. F. Hitchcock, the San Bernardino cattle buyer. is here.
 Rev. Julius Atwood of Phoenix ad- dressed the Normal Students Wednes- day afternoon.
 Unless something unforeseen pre- vents, Laird & Dimes new soda foun- tain will be ready for business today.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

of opinion between different people in Tempe as to the safety of the newly established ford at the bridge here. There is no question but that a num- Der have crossed without more serious rnishap than perchance a pair of wet feet It is equally true that others have crossed and for a time felt that they were near watery grave. It is also fact that unless one knows where he is going. the safest thing for him to do is to stay on dry land until the water falls little more. Even when one is familiar with the cross ing. the water comes close to the top of the dashboard of an ordinary rig. according to the latest information re- ceived yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

serious and refused to allow doctor to be called. He revived during the day but late in the evening was taken with d second attack. He did not rally as he had the time previous. and his condition was regarded as danger ous. A physician was hurriedly sum moned but before his arrival MT. Hardwick passed away.
 Deceased was a native of Missouri but for the past twenty-eight years had been resident of Arizona. In the early days of Tempe he was a blacksmith here and owned considera- ble property. He moved from here to Florence, where he resided until six years ago and where he still held property interests at the time of his death. Upon the death of his wife in Florence six years ago he returned to Tempe and since that time has made his home with his daughters family. He has other children in California and they have been been notified of his death. The funeral will be held pending their arrival. and interment will be made in Florence. It is eX- pected that the remains will be ship ped there tomorrow. though positive arrangements can not be made until it is known definitely when his chill dren will arrive here
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

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 Cuicura Soap C25c) 10 Cleanse the ekin CutI- cura Ointment (50c.D to Heal the Skin. and Cuti- cura kesoivent l50el Tor in the form of Chocolate Coated Pills 25c per vial Of o0 to Purify the Blood Sod throughout the world. Potter Drug q Chem Corp. sole Props Boston. Nass
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Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

without once having on shoes. my ankles and nearly from the knees to the toes being covered with virulent sores. I tried practitioners, specialists, dermatol- ogists. etc., to no purpose. My daughter in-law reminded me of having prescribed Cuticura for my grandson more than twenty years ago. at once procured the Cuticura Remedies and found im- till to-day, though well along in years, I am as though I had never had that disease. am well known in the vicin- ity of Louisville and Cincinnati. and all this could be verified by witnesses. NJ. W. LaRue, s45 Seventh St., Louis- vile. Ky, April g and May IA, 1907."