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The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
NOT ONLY COULD, BUT DID.
Mr.. Grandon Able to Bear Testimony
to Wife's Accomplishments.

Sometimes there is a drop of regret
in the cup Of Joy served by fate to tho
husband of a brilliant talker. Il
should think it would be a privilege
to sit at the table with your wife
three times a day." said one of Mrs.
Grandon's ardent feminine admirers.
"Only twice a day." said Mr.. Gran
don, with q bow. II do not 60 home
at noon."
"Too bad!" said the admirer. I'VE
could not get on without her at club
I'm sure. Why, l believe she could
talk intelligently on a thousand top
ics!"
"She can-and does," said Mr.. Gran
don, and with another bow he slipped
out just as his wife appeared. -
Youths Companion.
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MOTHER BRANDS own
BABE WITH HOT IRON
SCREAMS SON IS MESSIAH AND
MUST BE DISTINGUISHED
FROM THE REST.

New York.-Screaming Nov cruci'
fy me! Now cruelty mel" Mrs. Grace
Goodsall was taken to Bellvue hospi-
tai the other day after she had in the
throes of religious frenzy branded
her six-year-old son George on the fore
head and throat with hot iron.
The child will be marked for life.
There are four terrible burns upon
his forehead and one completely en-.
circling his throat. He was taken to
Bellevue hospital, where it was said
he would recover.
Mrs. Goodsall admitted to the police
and the hospital authorities that she
had done the burning.
Questioned as to her motive, the
woman, who was in the throes of some
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
What Women Have Done,

Mrs. M. F.. Johnston of Richmond,
Ind, gave an interesting account at
the Boston biennial of the G. F.. w. c.
Of the Art association Of that city,
which is ten years old. Five hun.
dred dollars is appropriated each year
for the purchase Of a picture,
and the council gives 500 fol
the annual exhibition. The stand.
ard In pictures and crafts has
changed, she says, and in the next few
years much is expected that will give
the children the opportunity Of great
er culture and knowledge Of art.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
E CASTORIA ALWAYS
PoIjteneSS.

It was the last day of the term In
one of our public kindergartens. Tho
children were all seated around the ta-
bles thoroughly enjoying the treat Of
ice cream which the teacher always
provided on this occasion.
Glancing around the room at tho
beaming faces Of the children, tho
Kindergarten noticed one child pick
up his plate and lick it.
She went up to him and said in .
low tone of voice: Freddie, put down
your plate; it is not polite to pick it
up and lick it."
Fred obeyed at once, quietly plac-
ing his plate on the table. He then
put his head down to the plate and
licked 1t.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
A Sensible Literary Chap.

'pm not runnin' ten-acre farm in
connection with the literary business"
says the Sweet Singer of southwest
Georgia, "and so, the outlook is moro
cheerful. hope to make enough COT
ton to have my poems published in q
book and enough corn to feed the fam
lily while I'm waitin' for the public to
buy the book. also take contracts
for the digging of wells, and these lit
tie side issues will enable me to show
American literature just what / can
do!"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
Costly EnuIish Railroads.

The directors of the Great Northern,
Great Central and Great Eastern Rail
way companies of England have de-
cided to seek parliamentary powers
with view to entering into a working
agreement based upon the arrange
ments recently approved by the share
holders Of the Great Central and Great
Northern companies. The three com.
panies have already made arrange.
ments for cooperation in connection
with the movement Of their tramc,
which will tend toward economy in
working. The existing capital outlays
of the three companies amount to a
total Of e1e1 100000, and this large
sum of money has been expended
chiefly upon the construction of about
2,712 miles of railways. Including the
sums expended upon hotels, harbors
wharves and other miscellaneous pur,
poses. the average cost 4 mile Of road
works out at the very large figure of
about s60,000. -:s
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Regular Burial Place,

A well-known English bishop some
time since lost his third wife. A cler-
gyman who had known the first wife
returned from Africa and wanted to
see the grave. He called at the cathe-
dral and saw the verger.
Can you tell me where the bishops
wife is buried?'
"Well, sir" replied the verger, Il
don't know for certain, but he mostly
buries 'em at Brompton."
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
LEADING GERMAN xuFFRAelsr.
Dr.. Anita Augsburg Has Served Many
Prison Terms for Her Cause.

Berlin.-Fraulein Dr. Anita Aug.
spurg, leader of the German claim
ants of votes for woman in Germany,
has served 20 terms ins prison for her
insistence in behalf Of her cause, and
probably holds the record
"The Anita as her followers call
her, recently attracted attention again
by her reputation of the social demo-
Gratis in the name of the woman suf-
frage movement. The socialists have
long been looked upon as the especial
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
Art Exposition for Russia.

An international exposition for art
and building industry will be held in
st. Petersburg this summer, under the
direction Of the Society of Civil En-.
gineers Of Russia. The exhibition will
nave sections for the display of build.
Ing materials, carpentry and metal
work, sanitary protection, hreproofine
materials. electrical apparatus, artistic
furnishings. literature and methods Of
instruction.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
Chains Herself to Cow.

Jefersonville, Ind-Miss Josie Nc
Goerk, 45 years old, residing near
Borden, in the western part Of Clark
county, will probably die of injuries
received while milking a COW.
The animal required to be tied dur
ing the milking process, and Miss Nc
Goerk thoughtlessly wrapped the
chain around her arm. The COW be-
came frightened and dragged the un.
fortunate woman OF her feet. She was
unconscious and nearly dead when she
was found by the neighbors, nearly
three hours after she went to milk.
No outcry was heard, and she was dis
covered by accident.
The COW had evidently dragged her
to and fro in the barn lot, and had
trampled and otherwise injured her.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
MERCHANT MARINE LEAGUE.
Joseph G. Butler Of Youngstown, Q.
Elected President.

Youngstown, O.-Joseph G. Butler.
Jr., OF this city, who has been elected
president of the Merchant Marine
League of the United States, has been
for many years general manager of
the Brier Hill Iron & Coal company,
and is recognized authority on pig
iron. When the Bessemer Pig Iron
association was first formed Mr.. But
Ter was chosen as chairman, and he
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
Frous That Eat Chicken.

York, Pa.-Mrs. Caroline Ferguson.
living near Margaretta Furnace, had
for some time been missing young
chickens Near the house is a pond.
and Mrs. Ferguson declares that she
saw frog leap from the water, catch
a chick which had strayed near, and
leap back again into Is. The pond has
since been drained and every frog, q
dozen or more, slain. Now no more
chicks are missed.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

chlnaAs Dedicated 70 University.
The Alice Freeman Palmer chimes
were dedicated at the University of
Chicago during commencement week.
Mrs. Palmer wa the first dean of
women for that university.
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still occupies that position. He has
been connected with iron manufacture
since boyhood and is considered to be
one of the chief authorities in the
United States on blast furnaces, coke
and iron ore matters. Mr.. Butler is
reputed to be keen student of men
and affairs and long has been inter-
ested in the work of the Merchant Ma
rine league. He succeeds Harvey D.
Goulder, who resigned the presidency.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

HOW TO STOP LEAKS IN ANY ROOF.
Send postal for full particulars to Marie
Paint Co., Minneapolis, Minn.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

ALIENS F0Ot-Ease, q Powder
For swollen, sweating feet Gives relief The
original powder for the feet. 25c at all Druggists
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

Broken speetaeIes e. Eyeglasses
Easily duplicated. Save pieces. Mail t,
Moreau Optician GIG Nicollet Ave. Mpls
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

FITS. st. Vitus' Dance ana Nervous Diseases per.
manently cured by DR.. Klne's Great Nerve RestoreE
Send for FREE 100 trial bottle and treatisc. DR.
B. II. Kline, Ld.. 98l Arch Street. PhilAdelphio Pa
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

There 10 at least one woman in the
world for every man in the world to
think the world Of.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

The girl who cant cook should look
before leaping into the matrimonial
flying pan.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gurus reduces b
nsmmat1on, ssys pain, cures wind colic 2sc bottle
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR CREAM
Miller & Holmes, st. Paul, Minnesota
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

WE PAY HIGH PRICE FOR CREAM
The Crescent Creamery Co., st. Paul
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

The fear Of death is never strong
in him who has learned how to live.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

We want your CREAM ship US to-day
MILTON DAIRY CO., St. Paul, MINI.
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He Evidently Had One.
What Is pessimist, pa?"
"A man who has note to meet"
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

The right kind of q doctor leaves
well enough alone.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

A light Of one candlepower IL plain.
ly visible at one mile. and light Of
three candlepower at two miles.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
THE REASON WHY,

First Passenger-1 wonder why the
train is making such a long stop at
this station.
Second Passenger Experienced trav.
eler)-1 suppose it Is because no one
happens to be trying to catch the
train
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

We tarnish the splendor of our best
actions by too often speaking of them
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07
Your Druggist Will Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes,
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for SOC.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

The treasures OF the Louvre are nov
guarded by watchdoga.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

Trse Furnishes Butter.
In Ashantee is = tree which fur.
nishes butter.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

When money begins to talk people
sit up and take notice.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

To get good is human; to do good 10
human; to be good is divine.-Martt
neau.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

A two-faced woman is more danger.
Gus than a bare.faced lie.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-08-07

Girls are partial to automobiles bG
cause they have sparkers.
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Stack Covers. Awnings, Tents.
American Tent l. Awning Co., Hinneapols
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
WARSHIP FLEET
 LEAVES YOKOHAMA
JapS Say Farewell to American
 Soldiers and Sailors
PAPERS COMMENT ON VISIT
Japanese Editors Rejoice Over the op- portunity Afforded to Demonstrate the Traditional Friendship
 Toward United States.

Yokohama, October 25.-The Atlantic battleship fleet sailed out of Yokohama, harbor promptly at s clock this morning to continue its voyage around the world and the send-off that was accorded the Americans as the ships put to sea was such celebration as has never before been heard of or seen in Japan.
 At earliest daylight this morning the last launches from the fleet and small harbor craft were speeding back and forth between ships and shore, carrying the belated men of the fleet to their respec- tive vessels, while other boats of the har- bor, brilliant with color and laden with crowds, gathered to bid the fleet good speed, steamed slowly about the anchored ships. Every available launch in the harbor was pressed into the service of carrying parties of citizens, anxious to say farewell, out to the ships. Larger steamships, loaded with excursionists, steamed about, ready to follow the fleet out to deep water.
 Promptly at 7:30 o'clock launch bear ing Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Macy and other Japanese officials steamed alongside the Connecticut. The Japanese dignitaries were received with a salute from the guns of the Connecticut and the usual marine guard turned out for them when they reached the deck. Min ister Macy was the bearer of a farewell of the nation to Admiral Sperry, who was on deck early, and received She leave taking after proper ceremonies.
 These farewells said, Rear Admiral E,sk kHl fl.,t boarded the flagship, was taken back to his own flagship, the Miskasa, and inn mediately thereafter the Connecticut weighed anchor. and heading the long line of American ships in single rank formation, steamed down the harbor and out past the breakwater as the guns of the Japanese fleet thundered the last fare well of the nation.
 The press of Tokio and Yokohama this mol ming devotes great space to editorial comment on the farewell to the Atlantic fleet. the general tone taken by the va- rious newspapers being the expression of profound appreciation of the thoughtful ness displayed by the American govern ment in accepting Japan's invitation and sending the fleet to Japanese waters as it made it's way around the world. The papers are also united in rejoicing over the opportunity thus afforded Japan to demonstrate the traditional friendship of the na tion toward the United States, which it is further commented will doubt less serve to completely disperse the cloud of misunderstanding that has been hov- erinS over the relations between the two countries for some time past
 The editorials go on to express the glad ness of the Japanese that the peaceful motives o1 Japan have been universally
 
 of Admiral Sperry and bis men, as all Japan's Hospitality, however generously offered. would have been unavajling had not the ration's guests been able to do the spirit of Japan ful justice, as was the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
FATHER COSTELLO
 ALL THIS WEEK
APOSTOLIC MISSIONARY OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MOBILE
 WILL DISCUSS DocTRlNE-IM. PREsslvE CEREMONIES TODAY.

The weeks mission that has been in progress at St. Augustines Roman Cath ollie church. North Birmingham. comes to an end this morning. On Saturday night the Rev. Father Costello preached beautiful sermon on heaven, the everlast- ing reward, he said, of all those who pre- serve unto the end in loving and selv ing God on earth.
 The closing exercises of the mission will take place at 10 o'clock today. A high mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Father Kitrick pastor of the church. This mass will be followed by Father Cos tellos closing sermon, the solemn re- newal of baptismal vows by all the con gregation. the bestowal of the papal bless ing and benediction of the most holy sacrament As these exercises will be exceptionally impressive the pastor cor dially invites the public to be present.
 Father Costello will remain for another week at St. Augustine's church to deliver a series of lectures to non-Catholics. The first of these lectures will be given to- night. The list of subjects to be treated is as follows:
 Sunday, October 25, 7:SO p. m.-"1s One Church As Good As Another?'
 Monday, October 26, 7:3O D. m.-''Is the Bible Alone the Rule of Faith?'
 Tuesday. October 27, 7:S0 p. m.--" Papal Infallibility.
 Wednesday, October 27. 7:SO p. m.-"Con- fession and the Forgiveness of Sins
 Thursday, October g, 7:SO D. m.-"The Lords Supper; What 1t Really Is."
 Friday, october 30, 7:5o p. m.-"Chris- tian Marriage and Divorce"
 Saturday, October 31, 7:9O D. m.-"The Mother of Jesus
 Sunday, October 1. 10 a. m.-"Shall We Pray For Our Dead?"
 Sunday, November 1, 7:9O p. m.-''Why I Am a Catholic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
DEATH OF WOMAN
 IS CAUSING STIR

Quite little stir is being made over the death of Mary Jost, a white woman. who. died in the city jail a few days ago. Coroner Paris is investigating the case and his remarks relative to the mat ter are not at all commendatory of the jail authorities.
 From all accounts it seems that Mary Jost and Mrs. Lula Cowan. two white women were put in the city jail together It is understood that the Jost woman, who is alleged to have been addicted to drugs, was in a quite critical condi- tion when placed in the jail. It is learned that she was given some pills to quiet her and some other medicine, pany with Mrs. Cowan
 During the night the Jost woman died, her death not being discovered until the following morning when her cellmate woke up. The city physician was never summoned to attend the woman in her illness. The coroner has not concluded his investigation but it is thought the woman died from the effects of an over dose of an opiate of some kind.
 Yesterday morning Coroner Paris wis ited the mayor relative to the matter, taking with him Mrs. Cowan, whose tes- timony with reference to the trea atment accorded the dead woman at the hands of the city authorities at the jail was not at all favorable Mayor Ward re- grets the occurrence very much and will look into the manner of the treatment of those imprisoned in the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
IS ARRESTED FOR
 SELLING COCAINE

Another arrest has been effected by the sheriffs department in connection with the campaign being waged against the selling of cocaine in larger quantities than the law allows and without proper physicians certificate J. B. Gammill. of of the Gorman- Gammill Drug company 2430 Second avenue, is the person arrested. He was taken to the county jail, making bond after remaining in there for an hour or two
 The arrest was effected by Deputy Sher- ifs Lee Hgdon and Ed H. Wilson, the officers alleging that Gammll sold large quantity of cocaine to negro.
 This is the third arrest which has been made by the sheriffs department during the present week on this charge, and others are expected to follow Sheriff Higdon has declared his intention of breaking up the practice of selling cocaine to the unfortunate devotees.
 Five grains is the limit which the re- cent session of the legislature set for single sale of cocaine, and the act also stipulates that it must be sold on a physi- cians prescription There are said to be number of doctors in the city who for 25 cents will furnish a prescription for the drug and attempts will be made to effect their arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
A. P. OPERATORS I
 IN FAVOR OF BRYAN

In spite of the forecast of the New York Herald, there is still chance that William Jennings Bryan will unseat the Roosevelt dynasty, and become a figure other than a mere pretender
 The operators of the Associated Press haven't been heard from as yet. And the operators of the greatest news-gather- ing enterprise are for Bryan.
 The staw vote has been taken and the result was flashed into the office of The Age-Herald last night.
 Simple, and at the same time solemn, was the all-important announcement:
 Bryan is elected, the vote being 167 to 77."
 The vote of the Associated Press opera tors was taken in S4 typical cities from San Francisco to New York and from Chicago to Laredo, Tex. Bryan was a more than to l favorite, as the vote in dicates.
 The vote is bona fide, and the figures were accurately gathered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

ice, as any fair-ninded man will say
 l"Now, as to Bessemer. Opponents of ie amendment are asserting vigorously tat only the people of Bessemer and inn ridiate vicinity are in favor of the new ctnty and that those in other portions 1.-the territory are solidly against it. WI, there are about 15,000 people in and artnd Bessemer and about 45,O00 in the reminder of the new county strip. So, accpting the statements of the opposi- tionas correct, the new county, if it cons to a vote, will be defeated by 3 to 1. Herds the finest opportunity conceivable for Birmingham to fold her arms and see the nv county movement butchered and buried And yet she refuses to accept it!
 "Uner this amendment it is only pos sible Q create five new counties-or six at he most-and this talk that every countytn the state with an area of 500 square niles can be sliced up hereafter has no ass whatever in truth.
 q behve that the people of Alabama fully recgnize the equity and reasonable ness of his amendment, and l predict that it WI carry by large majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
EPWORTH LEAGUES
 CONVENE TUESDAY

The Epworth Leagues of the Blrming- ham district will convene at the Elyton Methodist church on Tuesday at 10 a. m. This church is on the West End, South Bessemer, Powderly and Cleveland car lines.
 The theme for the day will be. "All for Christi and the work Of the devotional department will be discussed. In the even Ing a special mass meeing has been ar ranged for and MT. wingfeld, president of the Baptist Young Peoples Union, will make an address.
 To enthuse the local workers prize in the way of very useful book entitled ''League Methods will be awarded to the chapter which has the largest per capita attendance at the ening service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
WILL SORBY HAS
 BEEN LOCATED

Jackson, Miss. Octobr N.-(Special) J. A long distance telephole message from Rosedale late tonight itates that Will Sorsby, late postmaster at Clinton, and slayer of Postoffiee Inspector Fitzgerald, who had checked him up$4000 short was jumped at the home of relatives there today by secret service men but in company with his uncle escaped and is now en route to Jackson to surrender.
 Sorsby's brother was ought and is being held at Clarksdale were the three ~have been hiding several d,ys News of the capture after montfs search by numerous detectives excite great inter est here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Investigating Night ' Fiders.

Shreveport, La, Octobr 24.-An- nouncement that the origi1 of the re- cent night riders notices mailed in this section will be investigated by postoffice inspectors was made today by Postmaster 5. F. Steere Ginners who received these notice; are re- quested to notify the postoffi,e officials and cooperate in the traciig of the senders. Postmarks on may of the notices showed that they wee mailed in Shreveport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHoT IN THE NECK

Columbus, Miss, October 2.-(Special9 Willie Lefh, the bright son of MT. w. F. Leigh met with a very painful ac- cident this tfternoon while he and comrade, Frhk Aldridge, were engaged in target pratice near the Leigh home on the Highinds. After having fired several shots the lad placed the rifle against tre and ran to. the target to observe thSr scores. The gun had not been plac,t securely against the tree and in faAlng to the ground ex- ploded the cartrige. The bullett, a 22- calibre, struck yong Leigh in the back of the neck, infcting a very painful wound The boy vas taken to the Co., lumbus hospital a-d the attending sur geon after a careul examination pro- nounced the wount serious, though not necessarily fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Letters Submitted.

''I submit this correspondence to the cit izens of the United States in the convic- uon that they are amply able to draw their own conclusions.
 q will state, however, for the informa- tion of the citizens that MT. John P. El- kin is now a supreme court justice of the state of Pennsylvania.
 T do not know whether MT Elkin ob- tained this honorable position because of his independence of corrupt influences and his loyalty to the people, because of his personal ability and lofty integrity or because of his familiarity with gas and oil
 MT. Ell1in was elected at the last elec- ton. but in the state of Pennsylvania nomination by the republican party is equivalent to an appointment. I am op- posed to the appointment of judges, and I am opposed to combinations between the bosses of both the old parties to make one judge the only candidate offered the cleo torate."