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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
CoNuNDRUMs.

If you should see a dude riding on a donkey, what fruit would you think off 4 pair (pear).
 What word of six letters contains six words besides itself. without transposing a letter? Herein-he, her. here. ere. rein. fn- Why is a portrait like a member of Congressf
 Because tt ts c representative.
 What relation Is a child to It's father when 1t is not It's own fathers som 4 daughter.
 Why Is the average milkman like the fish that swallowed Jonah?
 Because he fnds q proff fprophet) tn the icdter.
 When do you find tall man short7 When yon try to bosroD Ire dollars from hn,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
ANSWERS TO PUZZLE CORNER.

LETTER BNIGMA--Shetland pony. HIDDEN BIRD PUZzLE-Ostrich.
 BEHBADINGS = CD Tdpe-ape. (2' (3) ,oitchftoh.
 CURTAILINGS - CD Dollar doll. (2) (3) Romeo-Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
He Modern Verdict.

''Who killed Cock Robin?"
 Not l." said the sparrow.
 Though my bow and arrow Loks quite circumstantial, I feel. But l guess you have heard
 That the poor robin bird Was run down by an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

sHADow-PATCH PUZZLE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The fleet OF lumber and wood carving
vessels which last fall Went into harbor
in the creeks along the Potomac and has
remained there throughout the winter is
preparing for service, and within the next
two weeks will be arriving in port here
with cargOes for the local dealers. The
schooners Mary Francis and Silver Star,
which went out of service the latter part
of last November, have already gone into
commission and are in port with car
goes of cord wood aboard. The schoon-
ers Mayf1ower, Five Sisters. E. l.. Bowen,
Father and Son. Isaac Solomon and a
number of others are at points along the
river being overhauled and made ready to
go into commission. Almost every ves-
sci of the fleet is under charter to bring
wood or lumber here. and they are now
either loading or will do so in few days.
Since going out of service the vessels
have been overhauled and cleaned up and
are ready for a busy spring and summer
on the Potomac.
The big four-masted schooner Clara A.
Donnell yesterday completed the dis
charging of a cargo OF about AGO tons
of Maine ice at Alexandria and sailed
In tow of a tug for Newport News to
load soft coal for a New England port.
The DonnelFs cargo is the first ice to be
brought up the Potomac from the Maine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10

icefields since last September. but 1t is
stated that two or more cargoes Will
soon arrive at Alexandria, to be used In
icing fruit-laden cars going from the
southern states to the big markets at Bal
timore. Philadelphia. New York and Bos-
ton. No charters of vessels to bring ice
to this city will be made. it is stated,
until about the middle of April. The
supply of ice at the natural ice fields is
very large this year, and there is said to
be no danger of shortage.
The light demand here for lumber has
caused the diversion of several vessels
which had been trading to this city for
long time. The ram schooner Grace G.
Bennett, which for the past ten years
or longer has been bringing lumber from
North Carolina points to this port. is at
a port on, the Carolina sounds loading for
a northern port and the steam lighter
Dennis Simmons. which brought lumber
here from Newbern and other ports in
North Carolina has been running to
Baltimore. The schooners {. &. wheeler.
Murray Vandiver and Eugie are also
trading to other points.
Arrved-SchoOner Mary Francis. cora
wood from Potomac point for the deal
ers: tug Dixie with tow OF coal-laden
barges from Baltimore: tug Eugenia,
towing sand and gravel laden lighters
from a river point; schooners CLARA
Leonard and Edith Verrall. cord wood
from Quantico for the dealers: pungy
Cora Mckinney. oysters in the shell for
the dealers; tugs James o. Carter and
Capt Toby. towing lighters from Mox-
Ieys Point: schooner Martha Avery. wood
from Nomini for the Eastern branch;
barge Marjorie. coal from Baltimore at
Georgetown.
Saied-Barge William ]. Mc1lvaine
light from Georgetown for a bay point
to load: schooner E. p. Evans. light. for
the Piankatank river TO load oysters for
this market: schooner John p. Robinson
light for Upper Machodoc creek to load
a general cargo for this city; schooner
Belmont. for river point TO load cord
wood back to this city: tug Dixie, with
a tow for points on Chesapeake bay.
Observation-Disclosures Mabel and Ruth
is at a North Carolina port loading pine
lumber for the dealers here; schooner
Oakland is at a point on the river load
ing for the dealers here: bugeye Goldie Z.
is in MattoX creek loading for this city;
bugeye Winnie Windsor is on the Poto-
mae oyster beds loading for this market;
schooner Eta is loading oysters at
downriver point for this market.
The Southern Transportation Company
tug Dixie arrived yesterday towing the
barges Patuxent and John H. McNally
from Baltimore fer this city and AleXan-
dria The barges have aboard about 700
tons of hard coal each. The Dixie took
away a tow of light barges for bay ports
and Baltimore.
Wild ducks have covered the river flats
between this city and Alexandria since
Sunday and il is estimated that there
are several hundred birds in the flock.
The ducks consisted of mallard and other
large varieties. and they are more numer-
Gus lust now than during the winter.
They are practically undisturbed by
hunters which accounts for their staying
i'm the vicinity of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
OPPOSITION MANIFESTED.
Prohibition Measures Denounced by
REPRESENTATIVE Trade Bodies.

Decided opposition to the proposed pro.
hibition measures now before Congress
was developed last night al meeting at
Typographical Temple by representatives
of the different trades allied with the Ii
quor interests of this city. Delegates
were present from nine of the organiza-
tons. and temporary organization was
formed by the election of j. H. Torch
chairman and Sam De Nedrey secretary.
4 committee was appointed consisting
of Messrs. Mcguire. Mccarthy, Schaefer,
Rom and De Nedrey to draft constitution
and bylaws. The meeting then adjourn
ed to meet Friday night at Costello's Hall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10

mending to the authorities that this be
done at once. without awaiting the APP
preparations by Congress. 1t was sug-
gested in the resolution that Lieut.. w. I.
promoted to the position of acting cap
tain and that Sergt. c. A. Stevens be
promoted to the position of acting lieu
tenant. The resolution was agreed to.
Secretary Fountain presented the report
of the Anacostia Citizens Association
relative to the immediate Improvement
of the Anacostia flats and the movement
was Endorsed.
President Buscher referred to. the pres
ence in the community of a pack of raw
enous. wild dogs, which animals, it was
declared have attacked women and chill
dren. badly frightening them as they pass
along the highways Mr.. Buscher stated
that these dogs live in the woods, feed
ing upon chickens. the property of citi-
zens. and that they roam back and forth
across the District line. Rev. James w.
Many reported that the people in that
section had generally learned of the
habits of these animals, and instances the
case of Mrs. William Landon who, he
said was passing along one of the roads
only a few days ago when the pack of
dogs sprang at her from thicket. He
said Mrs. Landon had presence OF mind
enough to keep them at bay. but 1t was
not until assistance had arrived that the
animals were put to flight.
Secretary Fountain was directed to
write to Maj. Sylvester, report the state
of affairs and ask what measures shoGm
be taken by the citizens or the police de-
partment toward the determination of the
dogs.
Sunday Labor Considered.
Several members spoke of the poor
mail service in and around the heights,
and it was decided to refer the question
to the executive committee. Many spoke
in favor of the cessation OF all unneces-
sary Sunday work in the District and
the association concurred in this view. 1t
was voted to support the pending legisla
ton on this subject and to Send the in
dorsement of the association to the proper
committees of Congress.
Secretary Fountain read a letter from
the Commissioners to the effect that they
have presented to Congress an estimate
of $4,000 for the construction of porta BILE
sheds for the purpose of providing shelter
for the outside dealers at the city mar
kets. This question, it was recalled. was
agitated first by the association several
months ago.
letter from the electrical engineer
stated that lamps will be erected on the
South Bowen road as soon as the Com
missioners have approved the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
Application for Alimony Denied.

An application for temporary alimony
made by Mrs. Addie P. Harrington has
been denied by Chief Justice Clabaush
Mrs. Harrington is suing her husband
William II. harrington, for maintenance
Counter charges have been filed by the
husband. The couple were married In
Baltimore. March 81 1879, but came to
Hive in Washington shortly afterward
They have one son, twenty-five years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
FULL OF WISE SAWS
Mr.. HamiIton's Speech Sprin-
kIed With Epigrams.
MAKES new DEPARTURE
Discussing the Regulation of Per-
sonal Occupations.
TERSE COMMENTS ON THINGS
Address in the House During General
Debate on the Post Office APP
preparation Bill.
NEW DEPARTURE
TERSE COMMENTS ON THINGS
During general

During general
debate on the post
office appropriation
bill in the House
today Representa-
tive Hamilton of
Michigan, having
secured the floor
for an hour for the
purpose of manu-
featuring campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
aasyh*:1k&4&
63I to $40 Massachusetts Avenue
Sharp Reductions
ON Weathered Oak.
We have many pieces of Wealth

We have many pieces of Weathered Oak Furni-
ture that we have cut prices on very sharply tor our
semiannua sale. Among others:
Weahered Oak Keg Celarettc reduced from $500 $500
Weahered Oak Keg Cearettc reduced from to co.
Weahered Oak p O. Box Celaete reduced from s14o9 TO
5000
Weahered Oak Wine Cooler reduced from $3.50 $500.
Weahered Oak Carved Stein reduced from $500
Weaered Oak Umbrella Stand reduced $500
Osk n liant s ro g
Weathered Oak India Seat reduced from $3.50 $500.
Wea,ered Oak Fire Screen reduced from $50 to 500
Weathered Oak Fire Screen reduced from So 90 to
Weathered Oak Fire Screen. reduced from $3.50 $500
Weathered Oak Table reduced from $1,000 to $r2. So
Card Table and Four Chairs reduced from $500 to $500
Weathered Oak Table reduced from $4,000 to $1,000.
Weathered Oak Table reduced from sroo o 5000.
Weathered Oak Table reduced from $500 to $500
Weahered Oak Desk. reduced from ST $50 to $1,000.
Weathered Oak Desk. reduced from s14oo to $11oo
Weathered Oak Desk reduced from $12oo to $1,000
Weathered Oak Desk reduced from 800 to 5000
~Weathered Oak Bookcase reduced from $1o75 to
Weatrered Oak Bookcase reduced from $1,000 to S1o5o
Weathered Oak Bookcase reduced from s245 s21oo
Weathered Oak Bookcase reduced from $4,000 to $780,
Weathered Oak Chair reduced from S6.5o to $500
Weathered Oak Chair, reduced from $500 $500
Weathered Oak Chair reduced from So. to $500.
Weathered Oak Chair reduced from s9.75 to $3.50.
Weathered Oak Chair. reduced from S625 to $3.50
Neathered Oak Chair reduced from s.. so to 5000.
Weathered Oak Chair, reduced from $40 50 5000
Seee with leather cushions and pillows reduced from $4,000
to $1,000 =
Seee with leather back cushions reduced $4,000
to $4,000.
with leather seat. reduced from Sci 50 $1,000
Seee with leather cushions reduced from $3.50 to S14oo
Weathered Oak Magazine Rack reduced from $1,000 $1,000
Weathered Oak Magazine Rack reduced from S8 $780,
Weathered Oak Magazine Rack reduced from 81 $500
Weathered Oak Magazine Rack reduced from $780,
A Few Refrigerators
of last seasons pattern that do wish put
with the stock which has just arrived. They
just good as the new for all practical purposes.
$1,000 Refrigerator, reduced to SI2oo.
$1,000 Refrigerator reduced to $I4.5o
$1,000 Refrigerator reduced to $3.50
SCI Refrigerator reduced $500.
Sci so Refrigerator, reduced to $1,000.
$4,000 Refrigerator, reduced to $1,000.
$500 Refrigerator, reduced to $22. so. -..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
Railway Measures Endorsed.

Mr.. Fountain also read report show
ing that favorable consideration had been
given to the measure of the East WASH
ington Heights Traction Railroad Com
pany in asking for an extension of
eighteen months in which to complete the
lines of the road.
A resolution was presented by Barney
Harris, chairman of the committee on
police affairs. reciting the Importance of
separating the territory across the East
ern branch into a police precinct. with
headquarters at AnacOstia and recon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
FOR COMPULSORY SCHOOL Law
ITS ENFORCEMENT URGED BY
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.
Complaint Against Mail Service
New Police Precinct Desired.
Reports of Committees.

The East Washington Heights Citizens
in the Baptist church OH the Bowen road
and considered a variety of matters of
general interest. Rev. James w. Many.
the chairman of the committee on public
schools, commented on the recent disas-
trous fire In the school house at Collin
wood. Ohio, and suggested certain pre-
cautions that should be taken by the Dis
trict authorities to guard against such an
occurrence in the District
Mr. Many explained also that remedial
measures had been taken at the Edwin
l.. Stanton School. Good Hope. against
keeping the pupils who arrive at the
building before the opening hour in the
mornings outside the school. and he
stated that they are now admitted with
out question He spoke of the necessity
of keeping the school premises in better
condition, and also referred to the COM
pulsory school law, stating that there are
children in the community who should be
attending school, but who are not. He
the law throughout the District
On his motion it was ordered that the
Commissioners be asked to cause bet
ter enforcement of this law. 1t was also
voted to communicate with the proper
authorities, asking that the school
grounds be looked after. Secretary Foun-
tain read bill lately introduced in the
Maryland legislature looking to the in
corporation of the Washington and Mary
land Electric Railroad Company, the
names of the incorporators being those of
men known in that section of Maryland
contiguous to East Washington Heights.
The bill was Endorsed by a number of
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21
Married Last Saturday.

Mr.. Ben r. Mcvey. late OF Lad
donia, this county, aud Miss Sa-
dia e. Phillips Of Sturgeon were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony in Mexico last Saturday
evening, at 7:3O, Rev. G. NJ. Aker
officiating.
Mr.. McVey is a telegraph opera
tor and has been agent at Lara.
bee for some time. de will take
charge of the Office at Littleby
near Rush Hill, this week.
The MESSAGE extends Mr.. anG
Mrs. Mcvey congratulations and
best hopes for future joy and hap
piness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21
Died in Fulton.

Mrs. Martha A. Calhoun. aged
6s years, died in Fulton last
Thursday night. She was the wife
Of r. A. Calhoun of Mexico.
Deceased had been in declining
health for some time. The hus.
band survives her besides one son,
Robert. who resides an Denver,
Colo. She was u native of Cal
laway county, born May ., 1840.
The body was brought to Mexico
Saturday morning for burial; short
religious service held al the grave
by Rev. G. NJ. Aker.
The following served as pail
bearers, L. j. Farrah. james
Roy. VIM. Harrison. A.G. Turner
e. Hughes aud Frank Parker.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21
PINDALL'S TRIALS.
Goes on a Visit and the Acting
Governor Calls Legis-
lature

Governor Pindall of Arkansas
a former Audrain citizen, knows
what 1t is to hold an Office to
which another man was elected.
Arkansas Governor is sick aud
has been so ever since he was elect.
ed about Is months ago, and Pin.
dali is Acting Governor. About
two weeks since Pindall thought
to attend that conference OF gov
ernOrs at Washington City (may
have wanted to get in that big
picture show on another page Of
the MEssAGE) and no sooner
had he gotten we'll on the way to
the National Capitol than Lieuten-
ant Governor Hamiter ss umed the
place of Governor aud called the
Legislature together in extra ses-
sion. Pindall missed all the fun
down at washington aud hurried
bsck to Little Rock IN look after
Hsmiter. She following dispatch
refers to the Arkansas situation:
Little Rock, May 15.-"There
was never any occasion for Ham,
tier assuming the functions of
Governor" declared Acting Gov.
ernor Pindall as be discussed his
call revokinR Hamiter's call for an
extra session. He says he una y
not interfere with Hamiter's acts,
outside of call for session. unle IS
they conflict with his ideas.
Hamiter says the legislature will
meet; that he has received this
morning repeated calls by long dis
tant telephone to that OBJECT. He
says il Pindall goes to Denver tO
the national convention. he (Ham-
iter) will certainly resume the
chair as acting Governor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21

Who of us can pray, Lead us
not into temptation" and then by
ovr vote place temptation in the
way OF our brother'
know the effect of strong drink
physically, morally and mentally.
1t has dragged me down. ! have
raised up only t0 be dragged down
again and again. In the great
cities Of the world have seen il
cause men to commit every crime
punishable by law. In Mexico,
Mo, | have seen it cause men 10
commit crime. | have seen the
father and protector of his family
go to town to buy the groceries on
ly to return at midnight penniless,
blind, staggering drunk, with a
dirty crushed loaf of bread 10 feed
the waiting, hungry ones and
bottle of whisky on which to con-
tinue his beastly debauch. / have
seen young men of bright intellect
who had all the elements of the
useful citizen turned into mere bar
flies or saloon buns; | have seen
it make hangry, ragged children
| have seen it lay men in drunkards
graves. All these you and have
have seen.
Who then of the strong will say
by his vote, Il approve of this anC
| hereby legalize iti"
Remove the temptation, vote tho
saloon out of existence.
w. w. MCKINNEY.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21
Mrs. RingO Dead.

Mrs. Jane Ringo died at the
home of her son, j. G, Ringo, in
this city last Saturday afternoon.
She was aged SO years and was a
native of Kentucky. Ed ]. A.
Headington conducted funeral SER
vices Monday. The pail bearers
were; X. II. Arnold, Sr., s. NJ.
Locke, w. j.. Bolts, A. 5. HOus-
ton, and ]. ID. Mckee.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21
New Road Grader.

The s. o. Hays Road Grader
Co. will give an exhibition of their
machine next Saturday, operating
at the north end of jefferson street
in Mexico. You should see the
trial. Four horses and two men
do the work at half the cost of any
other machine made, it is claimed.
Il is n substitute for the wood road
drag.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21

They can boast all they want
to about the split-lOg drag. aud
the good work it does, but l know
of a better tool to use when the
roads get hard aud rough" said
Ernest Hamilton, rural mail car
rier on route from Fulton. The
Robinson boys. on my route. west
Of McCredie, took a railroad rail
and ran il over paIt of the st.
Charles road. one day last week.
and It knocks the elods and flled
the rnts batter than anybody's
wooden drag could have done. II
brushes the hard Jumps OF dirt aud
because OF It's weight dOsen't run
over chunks Of clay like a regular
drag does. II Is much better thar
the other kind when the road gets
right hard aud rough"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21

The MESSAGE neglected TO mem
ton last week the fact OF a daugh-
ter born the 10th Inst. to Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. M. SippIe OF Laddonia,
j. NJ. Is Ex-Conuty Assessor
mighty good fellow withal--apd Il
now the happiesl inan ia the eoun,
y.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21

Profs. s. T. Davis and j. w.
Atkins, members of the County
Board of Education, attended a
State meeting OF teachers at Kinks.
last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21

Ernest Horton. OF near Martins
burg, will teach in the Fox dis
trict. northwest OF Mexico, next
winter. 1t is a nine mouths term
and We understand Mr.. Horton
gets e5s per month. He is one Of
the eounty's most successful teach
are
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21

A child was born recently to Mr..
aud Mrs. Frank Skelly. The little
one came dead. The mother was
critically i'll for several days. but
we are glad to learn that she is
now safely recovering.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-05-21
SURROUNDING AUDRAIN |

w. l.. Carver, Socialist candi.
date for Governor, is a brother of
Postmaster Carver of Fulton.
p. II. Pabst, on Santa Fe Lane,
Monroe county, sold 1000 bushels
of corn the other day in the crib
at as cents.
Pete Thompson Of Pike county
now has thirteen fox hounds. which
ought to prove an uulucky number
for the foxes in his vicinity.
Prosecuting Attorney Reynolds
Of Pike county gave notice Satur-
day that in the future he would
prosecute all saloon keepers who
conducted pool rooms in their sa.
looms.
Prof. Il. q. Hale, for several
years remembered as very success
full teacher in Audrain county, has
been reelected principal of the
west school in Fulton at a salary
of $40 per month.
E. Conley, near Tulip. in Mon
roe county, is devoting 22j acres
to corn this year, his neigbbor,
Martin Holman, will plant l60
acres, DIR. w. F. Johns on. near
by, will have 800 acres, aud s. F.
Light 400 acres.
Jim Thorp of Pike county she'll
ed sack of seed corn one day last
week and the next monring it was
gone. There was small hole in
the sack which leaked the corn,
aud by that means he tracked the
thief near home.
George Kemp, near Auxvasse,
was compelled to shoot one of his
milk cows the other day; she want
ed to fight everything that came
near her. A mad dog was killed
} in the neighborhood a few days
before, and Mr.. Kemp thinks his
COW was bitten by said dog.
\ spelling bee was held at Paris
one night last week. Postmaster
Flanders and Walker Mcbride,
who used to be victors at spelling
matches so years years ago, col
lapsed on the word "licorice. I"
One spelled il lick-er-ish aud the
other lick quor-ish.
Some reckless fellows dpwl at
Middletown the other night rolled
several kegs of nails from in front
of Robiason's hardware store,
broke them open aud scattered rhe
, nails in the streets. threw Jones'
6 bread crate into the town branch
a and cut mp other "didOes". Chips
thinks the game sounds good
deal Ike Halloween. but it wasn't
p it was probably boozine.
: The three year old child of Mr..
and Mrs. j. l.. Skaggs of CeuIra'
liza was kicked 0n the head by a
. horse short time since and the
: skull was crushed above the righ
c eye, exposing the brain. Several
u doctors were summoned and ihI
!, wound dressed. the brain put back
in place, and at last reports th'
q child appeared on the way To re
v cOvery. The kick would have killed
n a person of mature years instantly
: While planting corn half mil
4. from his home. + p. Whitesides
" a farmer Of near Woodlandvilie
4 Boone county. saw smoke an'
flames over the trees in the diree
I; I; ton of the house. lie cut III
II traces. leapsd on one OF bis plo
A.. horses and raced home. just il
or time to drag his unconscious VIII
n from the blazing dwelling. May
his four-year-old daughter, ha
- y taken her baby brother into Ii
ii pasture to pick flowers aud escal
~ ed. Mrs. whitesides was prepal
x ing dipper aud was not aware
Us the fire until the roof fell in. 81
- made her way to the trout Of II
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