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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
THE STORY OF AN
 ADOPTED TAMIL Y

There is true ring of sentiment to be CTS as told in the August Delineator. Ono woman. who in the generosity of her heart took to her home a whole family, tells her story as follows:
 No, they are not my own children. 1 adopted them all. Five does seem a large number, but I didn't see how l could take one without the others.
 Where we lived 10 years ago, the rear of our house faced what was known as "McGradys Alley" There was only one house in the alley and that was an old shanty. The McGradys were a shiftless lot the woman, pale, weak thing, the man, sullen creature. But the children five of them, were regular sunbeams playing on our back porches, begging for cookies-and, indeed, they were often hun gry.
 Then one day as l was cudding the youngest McGrady baby on my lap heard cry, put the baby down and rushed out. McGradS was there on q stretcher and the poor wife was rocking to and fro in agony. She never was herself again. We buried the father, and after the funeral we held consultation over the children. Finally, we divided them and I took the baby. And then, I really don't know how it happened, the others came to see her, and they would stay, and when we moved I took them all.
 Trouble? Of course, they are trouble and a care, and a happiness, and a bless ing, all in one. And I couldn't do with out them. There is no life for a woman without children, and even if 1t meant McGrady's alley, and the old shanty, 1 should keep them every one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
.CONGRESSMEN AS
 BATTLE HEROES Alabama Senators Have Good
 Records BANkHEAD'S EXPERIENCE Was Hit Three Times By Yankee Bull lets-Joe Johnston's Exciting
 Race for Union Flag at
 SpottsylVania.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Of course none of the Confederate vet erans in either branch of the national legislature holds a Congress medal of honor. Nevertheless, some of them were as daring in battle as were Warren and Du Pont, Bingham and Bradley.
 There Is John H. Bankhead, the senior Senator from Alabama, He was stopped three times by Yankee bullets; soldier has got to be in the forefront of the thick of battle to get wounded so often. Sena- tor James B. McCreary of Kentucky wa s major and lieutenant colonel under Morgan and Breckenridge. He, too, was wounded, and he spent some time on Morris Island in company of the "Yanks , as a prisoner. Senator Daniel of Virgin ia has a brilliant war record stretching from the first Manassas. where he re- ceived his first wound, to the Wilder ness, where he got his fourth wound. which so crippled him that he was re- luctantly forced back to civilian life. His bravery Is summed up in the state ment that he was a member of the fa- nous "Stonewall Brigade"
 
 from Alabama, took part in as exciting race for a Union flag as probably oc- cured in' the whole war. This race-a duel for. honors-was one of the little human interest" incidents centeTing about the battle of Spottsylvania June tion. AS first lieutenant in Rhodes di- vision of Lees army, Senator Johnston took part in the recapture of the line from which Battles brigade was driven. 1n xxraIl tv, 1xrar of h own line that there was only one man to combat him for the honor of reaching first the flag of the 39th New York. Johnston's rival was Major Brooks of the 20th North Carolina, and the Major got the coveted flag because some Yan- kee was inconsiderate enough to fell Lieutenant Johnston with bullet just as he was reaching for the flag a good hand or two in advance of Brooks.
 Like a good many other Civil War fighters on both sides in Congress. Sen- ator Johnston quit school to shoulder d musket. He was then under IS years old; indeed, most of the veterans in Con- gross were under age when they took to war. He began as a private: his con- duct during the battle of Shiloh won him a second lieutenancy. He remained with the western army until after Chicka- mauga, in which his right arm was broken by a gunshot, his first of four wounds. He was in Early's campaign in the Shenandoah and in all of the bat ties around Petersburg. At the battle of Newmarket he was seriously wounded for the second time and in March of 1865. while before Petersburg, he re- ceived his third and his fourth serious wounds. Just before this, his last battle, he had been promoted to captain of Com pany A, Twelfth North Carolina infan- try. Truly an adventurous war record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Ingenious Johnnie.
the August Delineator.

From the August Delineator
 Mother had a bright red apple whic. she wished to give to the children, at the same time teaching the little brother a lesson in generosity. Johnnie had a pe- culiar fondness for apples.
 Calling him to her side. she said, Now dear, mamma has nice. rosy apple to give you, and she wants you to be gener- ous.' That word was not in Johnnie's vo- cabulary, so he said, Mamma. what do you mean by being generous?'
 "Oh, dear that means you are to divide the apple into two parts, and give sister the larger.''
 Johnnie was silent. Suddenly his face frightened, as he handed the apple again to his mother. saying, Mamma. give 1t to sister and tell her to be generous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
 Charlottesville, Va.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINE

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
 Four wear courses leading to degrees fin Civil. Mechanical, Electrical, Min ing and Chemical Engineering. Method aof instruction by lecture and recita- x ion, oral and written examination, and Tactical exercises in shop and field,
 tawing room and laboratory. Fully quipped shops, Laboratories of Ap- slied Mechanics, Electrical Engineer ing, Physics and Chemistry. Museums of %adustrial Chemistry and Geology. Fa4lty of 20 Professors and Instruc- tory For catalogues and information.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
THE OAKS" HOLMES GAP P. O.,
 VlNEMONT ALA

rms resort is located on top of the lofty Sanu mountain, on the Louisville and NashVhie railroad, 56 miles north of Bir- mlnsn nam, HOO feet altitude; Chalybeate and freestone water: bowling. croo,,et music and dancing; table the best inc market affords Capacity, 15O guests; air crisp and bracing; no mosquitoes.
 MRS. M. l. MILLER. Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Odds and ends at ridiculous ly low prices at Kress' stock reducing sale now going on.

Wanted-C Competent and ex- perienced glove saleslady. Please do not apply unless you are experienced. Apply to manager ladies department, Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
University of Alabama
 (Opened 1S31) John w. Abrocrombe, IL. D., D. c. L.. President


  officers of instruct 
  
  
   History Poli
 
 
 
 
  n a  in of hall Laboratory building for of Biology and being equipped  free Aabamns SEPTEMBER 8,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR
 SPRINGS. WEST VIRGINIA

IThe Old WhIte SuIphur1. Now open. Famous for its Sulphur Baths. Modern Improvements. with private baths. Permanent orchestra. Terms, $15 to $25 week; $50 to $90 per month. Write for illustrated booklet. Ad- dress,
 GEO. A. MILLS. Manager. Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. w. Va.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
ATHENS COLLEGE. Athens,Ala
NEAR PULLMAN, ALA.

Governed by women for Girls and Women. On main line of L. & N. rail- road, half way between Birmingham and Nashville, in an ideal college town. No typhoid, no malaria. Graduate nurse looks after the health of the girls. Twenty teachers and officers. Much stress placed on music. Full college courses in ancient and modern lam guages, mathematics and science. Most moderate priced institution in the south, advantages offered considered.
 All modern conveniences; beautiful campus; basket ball, tennis and other forms of t-door exercise.
 We also offer an excellent normal course, with practice teaching under the superintendence of an expert critic teacher Write for catalog.
 MARY NORMAN MOORE, President. Box 6S. 6-2S-suwed- If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Bits of Wisdom.

From the August Delineator
 Little Loren had watched the rain pour down all day. Finally, when the clouds mamma, see he can wiggle his handle do you suppose those clouds will ever be fit to use again.?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
COOKIES SPRINGS.

Now open for guests. Situated high up in the Mountains of Alabama where no malaria or mosquitoes exist, with mineral water that cures the sick.
 Rates Reasonable.
 For particulars address l.. COOKIE. & co. 6-21 -su-tu- thu m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
LoRING SPRINGS, Meason.

LOOKOUT MT. 25OO FIT. ALTITUDE Chalybeate, alum and freestone waterk Fishing. hunting, swimming. boating, bowling, tennis, croquet music, danc-. ing. Clubs and teachers special rate6.s
 CHAS. A. LORING Prop.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Bethel Female College.
HOPKINSvILLE, KY.

HOPKINSVILLE, KY.
 Fifty fifth session opens September i. 1908. Select home school for young women and girls. Thoroughness, com fort and culture. Tried instructors in each department Write for catalogue and examine for yourself.
 EDMUND HARRISON, President.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
ALAB BAM A GIRLS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Thos. w. Palmer, ILL. D., President MOntevallO, Alabama Session begins Wednesday, October 2, 1908. Location high and healthful Strong Academic, Professional and Technical Courses. For catalogue or other information, address
 J. ALEX MOORE
 Chairman of Faculty
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Only of Techn in 2 -Equppe Iabora Nj. A II.D, Iabama begins Wednesday, September
  threefo
 Mines Electrical (D Chemistry Meaurgy CD Pharmacy
  technical architecture n Library building. French yearsl German years); Astronomy Political professors instructors. instructors CD Chemistry (2 C.. n Veterinary Medicine D. V. M. Newd families Tuition free For president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
YlyIR

Last year from the end of July to closing time the hotel was full-up. Moral: Engage rooms for your family now.
 Drive out today-the road is superb to one of our special Sunday dinners (sD and see what pleasant, modern hotel this really is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
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A Kimball Hall M 31A 01o1 ~N1A 230 to 253
 nHlOl lAdlI Wabash Ave.
 Chicago, HI. Conservatory
KimbaIl Hall 230 fn 2SS

Pounded 1886. All branches of Music and Dramatic Art. Seventy eminent instructors Unsurpassed course of study. Teachers Training. Public School Music Department UnrivsIsd Free ddpanfages. Diplomas, Cerheaes Terms moderate. Thirty free school schol- arships awarded to talented pupils of limited means. Dramatic Department under irection of Hart Conway Term begins Thursday, Sept 1o l9os Catalogue free. JOHN J. HATTSTAEDT. President.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
WHAT THE STRANGER SAW ON LITTLE MISSOURI
Snakes Game Wiggng Out of the Holes So Fast That They Looked Like One Big Reptile Hundreds
 of Feet Long

guess my hair stood up like shavin' brush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
:. wi. Foley in the Publle Ledger.

J. w. Foley in the Public Ledger.
 The Stranger slept with his arm rest ing on the round table covered with green cloth where the "boys" sat at poker when times were good and pay day Just gone by.
 Auburn" Sykes, foreman of the L. c. L., dropped Into the little frontier saloon carrying a dead rattler, and arranged it in the center of the table just in front of the Strangers eyes when he should wake up. Auburn" coiled the snake up nat urally, leaving the rattle protruding omi- nousy from the middle of the coils. The boys who hung around the saloon on rainy days stood about waiting for the fun when the Stranger should awaken.
 Auburn" rapped brislkly on the table with the butt of his six-shooter, and the Stranger stirred uneasily. Gradually he lifted his head and looked up, only par tially awake
 Seems to be somethin' on tn table in front of ye," sa>l Auburn not under standing why the Stranger did not let out shriek of terror and lend himself to this innocent bit of frontier pleasantly.
 The Stranger sat up, now wide awake. He looked at the reptile in front of him and stroked 1t with his head gently Mice rattler ain't it?' he observed. "Is it livin,?"
 Well I'm doggoned,p exclaimed Sykes. "The feller must be a snake charmer.'
 The "boys" were evidently disappoint- ed at this lame climax of their effort for rainy day diversion The Stranger picked and removed the rattles. Then he laid 1t carefully beneath the table
 'No use to spoil it. he observed. "You might have chance to have some fun with tenderfoot. We used to do 1t out on the Little Missouri when tn trains came through. We allus used lived ones, though; no dead ones for us. Used to hold a string lasso over a hole till one came out to get tn sun an then ketch him around tn neck. When tn passen- gers got out on tn station platform we used to turn 'em loose, holdin' on to 'em by tn string. They couldn't do nothin' but run around-couldn't coil up and strike nobody. I've seen many a tender foot strike for tn car steps with a yell like d shot coyote. You boys ought to get up t date"
 Sykes loked shamefacedly about, as though he were a boy caught in the act of a petty pilfering from a pantry.
 You must be firm tn west yoursef?" he suggested.
 "Seen 30 years of it." said the Stranger, sitting back in his chair and finding the materials for a cigarette. "I was down on tn Little Missouri when tn buffer was plenty and tn hills was thick with carcasses rottin' in tn sun, only th' hides bein taken for tn market. I've seen antelope so plenty you could ride among 'em on horseback an kill 'em with a club. I can remember when mountain sheep heads was plenty and you could get good one for tn aslkin'. They're wuth a couple hundred now, an tn sheep Is all cleaned out of tn country. I recall when days ride would put ye clean out of civilization, an many Q night I've laid down a Slicker an a blanket, picketed my horse to a sage brush an never heerd a sound all night long but horse whinny an the barkin of coyotes, an not another Twin soul within 50 miles O me. Oh, I've seen some western life, yes.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Hotel Arlington
 25th Street, Near Broadway NEW YORK

NEW MODERN FIREPROOF Most conveniently located, Just away from the noise, in the center of the shopping, theatre and hotel district. Rooms with adjoining bath for two
 persons, S2.00, $2.50 Rooms with private bath. one or two
 persons. $2.50, $3.0O Suites two and three rooms and bath. two to six persons, S4.OO, $500, $500 CORRESPONDENTS SOLICITED Wm. F. IngOld, Prop. 1T. E. Toh'on, Mgr.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
A Communication.

Editors Kennebec Journal:
heartily concur in your recon-
mendation for the purchase of city
fire engine. / am Informed that on
noon of last Saturday the reservoir in
this city was almost empty. \ con-
dition of affairs like that is one that
may well demand the serious cOnsid-
Grafton of the people of Augusta So
far as | have been able to ascertain
the sentiment appears to be practical
ly unanimous for the purchase of a
new engine. In this connection /
wish to express the hope that if an
engine is purchased it will be new
one. and one of high power. 1t would
certainly be shortsighted policy to
buy a secondhand one, or one that
was not of the high power essential
to frst-class work in this city of
hills. There are many cities that
have second -hand engines of various
types more or Jess obsolete that could,
doubtless, be bought at bargain"
prices; but Augusta is not after bar
gains in this connection. 1t is after
protection, and it would be false
economy, in securing fire engine, to
get anything but the best.
CITIZEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29

Huyler's Chocolate for " lb. cake. .10c.
Runkels Cocoa (Small tins) &c.
Orange, Sugar and Molasses Cookies.
SC. Ib. 8 for Csc.
Fruit Bars &c. for Csc.
Ginger Snaps. &c. 8 lbs. for Csc.
Chase and Sanborn's "Hunkee Chop"
Teas .39c. lb.
Picnic Club Formosa. ............29 c.
Irregular soc. goOds)
A Splendid Coffee 15c. Id.
And our zoe Coffee has not an equal
III Town dt. .SVSs
Oh yes, Bakers Vanilla. ..........2 1c.
Bakers Lemon ...................16 c.
Halls Lemon and Vanilla. ........1 Toe.
Canned Corn. .7c. can
Canned Peas .......9c. 8 cans for Csc.
apr25-29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29

treasurer, Frederic c. Dudley of Port
land. Certificate filed April q, 1908.
Grantwoods Mining Co. of Mexico,
organized at Augusta for the purpose
of conducting mining business, with
$5O0,000 capital stock. of which moth
ing is paid in. officers: President, L.
A. ingalls, of Augusta; treasurer, E.
j. Pike of Augusta. Certificate filed
April q, 1908.
Reichardt Asiatic Trading Co.. or
gained at Belfast for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in wool
for carpets, and wool products, with
$60O,000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. Officers: President, Maur-
ice w. Lord Of Belfast; treasurer,
Luther w. Hammons of Belfast.
Certificate filed April q. 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
Hoods Sarsap ariIIa
The One Spring Medicine
BLO0D-PURIFIER AND APPETITE-GIVER

Loss of appetite indication that the running down
Your digestive torpid paayzed work.
Then the Blood well supplied Vitality does
debility, tired feeling, the
Hoods Sarsapala supplies the need this condition. 1t
healthy appetite aids Digestion relish
food, and makes eating the pleasure it should be.
the time Sarsaparla the Medicine
Under the Pure Food Drugs change
Sarsaparil law public sentiment 1t is
perfectly safe, and reliable Get bottle today
Dollar. Sold by druggists everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
Governor Designates May
IS as Arbor Day.
Dates Of Sporismen's Excursion
to Kineo Changed.
Cart. AnseIl Will Finish Inspection
Of National Guard Friday.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Next Meeting Of Governor and Council
Tuesday, May 26, at 10 A. M.

Announcement was made at the exc
cutive department Tuesday morning Of
the designation by Governor Cobb of
Friday, May Is, as Arbor day. The
text of the proclamation is as follows:
STATE OF MAINE.
a PROCLAMATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29

The following corporations have He'd
their certificates of organization at the
Office of the secretary of State:
Furniture Dealers Manufacturing
Association, organized at Portland for
the purpose of manufacturing and
dealing in furniture. with 100000 capt.
tai stock, of which nothing is paid in.
Officers: President, James f. Manter
of Portland; treasurer, Clarence +.
Eaton of Portland. Certificate filed
April q, 1905
The Red Store Clothing Co., organ
lied at Pennington for the purpose of
dealing in goods, wares and merchan-
disc of all kinds and descriptions. with
$4,000 capital stock, of which $500 is
paid in. officers: President, j. c.
Tarbox of Pennington: treasurer. S.
o. Tarbox Of Harrington. Certificate
filed April %. 1908.
Maine and New Hampshire Con-
struction Co.. organized at Portland
for the purpose of carrying on a con-
struction business. with $4,000 capital
stock of which So is paid in. Officers:
PRESIDENT, Eugene L. BODICE of Wind
main; treasurer, Scott Wilson of Port
land. Certificate filed April 81. 1905
Delano Mill Co., organized at Port
land for the purpose of conducting a
general lumber and contracting BUSH
ness. with $4,000 capital stock, of
which $500 is paid In. Officers: Presi-
0ent, Lindley M. Webb Of Portland:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbOrs
for their kind assistance and words of
sympathy during the illness and death
of our dear son and brother, the late
James Martin, Jr., also for the beauti-
full floral tributes.
MR.. AND MRS. JAMES MARTIN,
MR. AND MRS. VIM. ]. MARTIN,
MISS BESSIE MARTIN,
MR.. AND MRS. w. M. CREASEY.
MR.. AND MRS. F. B. TOBEY.,
Choose most becoming tint: flesh. white,
pink or brunette. Satin skin powder. &c
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4 44S = s FOLSOM'S 4 44S q
Cash Grocery. 1928 Water St.


PeOny Seeded Raisins. &c. pkg.
Red Kidney Beans. ......... .6Oc. peck
Quaker Oats. &c.
Eliiah's Mamma. .12c.
Shredded Wheat. lie.
Corn Flakes 8 pkgs. for. ......... .25c.
Egg O-See 3 pkgs. for. ........... Csc.
Wheat Berries pkgs. for. ....... Csc.
Pulled Rice 3 pkgs. for. ........ .25c.
Cream Wheat pkgs. for. ...... .25c.
Test .7c. pkg.
LenOX Soap 8 bars for. ........ Csc.
Best all Round Flour. ....... Soc. bag
(kruso, Cream of Wheat or, Juno)
16 OF. Mammoth Olives. ...25c. bottle
Big trade.
Macaroni pkgs for. 25c.
Huyler's Cocoa IL pound tins. 49,.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-23
SUNDAYS BALL CAME

Early Sunday morning there hoat- ed across Four,h avenue a green ban ncr bearing the announcement that the ball game between the Dora and the Northern team, would be played in Branch park a. B o'clock in the afternoon. Branch i, very approprk ate name for the park, 30, the grounds are to be Htcc up for yJrtou, athletic sports of which baseball k oue'
 Three boat, lay in the huroor yester- day. and the day being fine people be- gan to turn their course toward the park at am early hour Some went on horseback. other, took cars, Brown x Hawkins wagon carried several loads, while the -rcatcruuma.rwgnt on foot. ;. r.. Like, wa, chosen umpire of the game vud discharged his duties in an impartial manner.
 The grand stand and o.eachers were wei. filed with spectators, and the fan, kept the air stirred with the right spirit and al. chyrr.u..y ac4uiesced in th. decisions O. tue umpire.
 Another ball team Is 0y b. organized soon auj the ground, nu. m better shape for the seasons sports,
 There were some good plays made yesterday, and some balls were mutTed  which, while not sati,taacrory to the team in the field, added to rhe cutivsi asm of the game, Ball playing k a healthul sport and Seward will Soor have two good teams in the field to en- Hyen the town after business hours anC on holidays.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-23

snows that gather on the mountains during the winter months, and melt away during the summer. More snow has fallen during the past winter in this part of the territory than has been known for many years, and as the spring has been cola there is all the greater danger from sudden rise or the stream when the rising tempera- ture and rains come a little later Tn the season. The snow in the valley above the town that has slid down from the mountains is packed in sol idly, and with the water flowing un- derneath, it is not so likely to settle down in such a way as to dam the stream and cause an overflow from that source. With the work that will be done next week it is hoped that the stream will be kept in its old channel and the danger to the town averted.