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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
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The japanese government is waging a
successful war on rats by paying for
every dead one brought in, and giving
each rat slayer ticket to a lottery
with valuable prizes.
Mrs. Nellie C. Upham was the on'y
woman delegate at the recent Ameri-
can mining congress which met at
Pittsburg. She is the owner of q pay
ing mine, which she manages herself.
The women of Wisconsin have lie
CARED their intention of getting every
mar and woman in the State who IL
II or over to sign the petition for wom-
tEe present Congress.
a permanent national exposition at
Madrid. for the promotion of which an
organization has been formed in Spain.
viii have for one of its chief objects
tie stimulation Of scientific methods in
agriculture and manufacturing.
Or the basis of a bushel Of corn pro-
lucing % gallons of alcohol, it has
been figured out that last years corn
rrrp in the United States was sufficient
10 furnish 20,O00.000 horsepower for
ten hours day for an entire year.
The largest single infiltration In the
world is said to be the one recently
-ampleted for Pittsburg. The sedimen-
tation basins have capacity of 100.
$4,000 gallons, and the filtered water
reservoir room for 100000 gallons.
\ new stop watch has been brought
nut for use of physicians and nurses in
counting pulse beats. The pressure Of
button starts it and another pressure
stops il and marks the time when a
gwen number of beats have been count
ed.
louisiana is estimated to waste TO-
100000 cubic feet of natural gas daily.
more than one-twentieth of that con-
sumed in the United States, and the
Secretary of the Interior has with
Drawn from entry 6,500 acres of nat
ural gas fields.
To avoid the troubles besetting COM
passes on steel ships, the metal Of
which defects the needle. a German in
yentor has devised a needleless one, in
The form of gyroscope, the axis of
which always adjusts itself parallel to
he earth's axis.
British automobile exports now
amountto n value of S22.5o0,o00 a year.
Factories are full of orders as a result
II TIE recent automobile show at TIE
Olympia in London. About 50 per cent
f the clders are for closed cars. usual
= of the landaulet type.
The new woman in China. instead Of
following the example of her English
md American sisters in railing against
| he tyranny of men has revolted
against her relations-in-law. One OF
The womens clubs in Shanghai pro-
claims as its object rebellion against
mothers-in law
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
Getting Acquainted I'm New York.


Getting acquainted in New York is
thus described by a man from Allan
Ia. He brought letter of mtroduc-
ton to the person he was to meet at
The latter's Office in Nassau street.
This is the Atlantan's report to S
house:
Called at . 2. m. Boy on the gate
asked my name and business. Gave
him the letter of introduction. Boy
returned and told me TO sit down.
"Sat down twenty-five minutes. Saw
man come out of his Office and break
through the gate as If he was chased
by hornets
who's the man from Atlanta who
wants to see me:' asked the hurried
individual.
al am the man. | replied. trying
to act as if l was hurried.
GONE along with me-. said the
man. as he grabbed me by the arm.
He dragged me through the main door
into the hallway. He caught sight of
descending elevator and shrielxed to
| The man in the car to stop.
1.-The door of the car slid ajar and
The man who had me by the arm said.
Come along; let's get acquainted as
we go down.
by that time the car had reached
| the landing OH the main floor. AS the
door of the car was pushed back the
man who had my letter in his hand
said:
81 haven't had time to read this
letter, but We know each other; come
I'm day after tomorrow. I've got to
make a train. I'll know you when we
meet again. Good bye
Before 1 could say goodbye he had
turned the corner and was out OF
sight That's business in New York
| Success Magazine.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
TRIALS OF RURAL TELEPHONE.
Why n Dutch Farmer Broke I'm on
the Red.HenSed Dairrmafd.

Why n Dutch Farmer Broke In
the Red-Hea1ed Dairymaid.
A garrulous old lady might get hung
on the line and keep Il employed for
an hour talking abcus the children with
the measles and the chickens with the
pip. Dnring all of which time another
neighbor. who desired to send in an ur-
gent call for the doctor. must stand
and wait This caused confusion and
discomfort among the subscribers, be-
cause there are times when man
needs the telephone and needs 1t quick,
SAYS Harris Dickson in Ringing Up
Rural America in Hampton's .-road-
way Mazagine. For instance. Milly
Hawkins, the red-headed daughter OF
the dairyman, had been talking for one
half hour, when the voice of a dutch
farmer broke in:
Hello. central, want -"
saw. cut it out" said Milly. I'm
using this line"
"But -" protested Hans.
NO but about it," said AIilIy. I'm
talking; you shut up
81 want to speak to -" insisted
Hans.
"No matter who you want to speak
to; keep OF. l want you to understand
I'm lady"
But I will reimburse you, madame"
said Hans.
II don't want to be reimbursed; I
want TO talk"
But / must talk -" his voice
came in one long yell over the wire
milne house is on fire."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

thought than of playing respectfully her
role Of mistress of the house Of coun-
try gentleman, of caring for the ne
grCes. or of amusing herself with her
knitting. She had great pride In her
on a midsummer day she cut out
thlrty-two pair of breeches for the men
working on the farm. She had said
that she and the General felt like chill
dren just released from school when he
left the Presidency, and she told of her
satisfaction in setting down again to
the duties Of an old-fashioned Virginia
housekeeper. steady as a clock, busy
as a bee, and cheerful as a cricket"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
The Census Bill Veto.

When President Roosevelt's message
in connection with his veto of the CEN
sus bill is read there is little room for
argument as to the relative merits of
his position and that Of Congress.
The President might indeed well
have concluded with the singing turn
of speech which he used in the matter
of the secret service appropriation and
have said: IF the Congressman wish
TO get their hands on spOils they would
do better to distribute the 100000
which the spells system will waste in
the census bureau among their constit-
uents direct. BY this means they can
at least save time for the government
and avoid Iessening the accuracy OF
the census work"
attempts to pas this census appropria-
ton bill over the Presidents veto. 1t
vii be wise If it adopts an amend
ment which brings the staff of census
employees fully under the merit system
without postpOning the issue for the
next Congress to handle.
1t will be wisest of all If ii takes
the lesson to heart and makes itself
popular with the country by adopting
progressive Republican policies for its
own.-Chicago Record Herald
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

down until almost a skeleton. L thought
there was no hope for me and moth
ing helped me until ! began using
Doan's Kidney Pills / improved rap
idly and finally became so well that the
trouble never returned"
Sold by all dealers 30 cents box
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
sSThe Dollar-Chasing American
Pigs!"

A provisional statement issued by
the italian government shows that six
ty towns were overthrown by the
earthquake and that, as near as can
be told, 165,O53 persons persisted.
For the relief of the sufferers over
$12,OOO,OOO has been received, Of
of which about 100000 was collected
in Italy and the rest came from other
countries. the largest contributors be-
ing:
Balkan States, $4,000; Egypt, s22,
900; Austria, $4,000; Germany, $780,
600; Japan. $4,000: Russia, S150,OO0;
Melgium. 100000. Switzerland, $780,
co., Australia, 100000; Great Brit
ain. 100000; France, s56O,OOO; Spain,
100000; South America. 100000; the
CDited States. S3.600,000.
These figures are submitted not for
the sake Of any OdiOus comparison,
but merely for the light they throw
upon the chief criticism passed on the
American people by European writer's
Aheze high-souled persons are wont to
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

ana cure the Gull
gestion or infam-
nation OF the kid
neys that is inter-
fering with their
work and causing
that pain that
makes you say:
"0h, my back J"
David Price.
Corydon. ow a,
says: MY back
was so weak and
lame 1 could hard
~ walk The kid
neys showed bad
disorders I ran
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

'sThey tell me, Mr.. Smishers." simpered
the fluffy young thing, that you are quite
a lady killer"
..They do me an injustice, upon my
word, Miss Giggley,- responded the gal
liant old beau, laying his hand on his heart
and making profound bow; Il catch 'em
alive"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

Former Customer latter a long abb
sence)-What has become of the pretty
blonde that used to feed the hungry At
this lunch counter!
Dark Skinned Waiter Girl-pm her.
What you goin' to order. sir?
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
Uncle Jerry.

Too Often, said Uncle Jerry Pee
,bles, when that there thing tley call
opportunity comes along, by jocks its
only an opportunity to steal some
thin"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

Hes been arguing about the coun-
try going to smash for the last tw'
hours" whispered the rural sto
keeper. Did you notice the range
his voice."
YES" laughed the soap salesman, as
he helped himself TO the dried apples.
What kind of a range would you call
it,"
Don't know for sartin. but it pears
to ne I'd call it 'hOt-air range"
Tall Clerk don't think the boss
trusts me much.
Short Clerk-Why, he said you were
as honest as the days were long.
Tall Clerk-Yes, but he always says
hat when the days are short
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

like Americans everywhere-reas onably
easy TO lead but extremely hard to
drive. With good temper and patience
IN both subsequently, in Washing
ton-there is prospect of an amicable
solution Of the whole question. But it
must be a solution in accordance with
the facts AMI not Oh the basis of legal
techni -alitieS, for, right or wrong. for
good or for evil. the white families Of
the Pacific slope will not consent per-
manently to school their young chill
Gren side by side with Oriental boys
and men.-C Iicago Inter Ocean.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
GRIP IS PREVA-

LENT AGAIN. A
prompt remedy is what
every one is looking for.
The efficiency of Peru
ma is so well known that
It's value as a grip rem
edy need not be ques-
ito ned. The grip
yields more quickly if
taken in hand prompt
ly. If you feel grippy
get a bottle of Peruna
at once. Delay is almost
certain to aggravate
your case.
For a free illustrated booklet entitled
THE Truth About Peruna." address
The Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Mailed postpaid.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
BACKACHE Is KIDNEYACHE.

Usually There Are Other Symptoms
to Prove 1t
Pain in the back is pain in the kid
neys, in most cases, and it points to
the need of a special remedy to relieve
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
Cuba Warned.


In turning over the Government OF
Cuba to its own authorities for the
second time, the United States Gov
eminent. through Gov. Magoon, ex-
pressed itself firmly upon certain i'm
portant points. The language and In
tent are friendly, but the admoniticn
conveyed is definite. 1t Is stated in
the decree of the United States that
the money obligations Of the provis-
ional term have been paid up as far
as practicable, but those remaining
unDaid are TO be treated as claims
upon Cuba. Contracts made for SAM
tation and other public works on the
island must be recognized and carried
out. Cuba's public debt must pot be
increased, except as provided in the
Plat amendment, and it is held that
nil claims of Cuban soldiers in the
war of liberation have been fully sat
to this decree is that "All acquired
isfied.
The response of President Gomez
rights shall be respected in harmony
with the principles of international
law. the principles Of our constitu-
tI0n and the provisions of the ap-
pendix Of the constitution" which APP
pendix Is the Plat amendment. Presi-
dent Gomez refers to the newly ac-
quired integrity of the nation" and
the full enjoyment Of our sovereign
ty." He says the Cubans again are
masters Of their fate, and that the
United States will always find a
friendly nation in Cuba. But to say
that Cuba Is In full enjoyment of SOW
ereignty is an expression not COM
pIetely justified by the facts. The ap-
pendix to the constitution is vital
part OF it. Wisely, the government of
the United States has been specific In
its statement. No more Cuban bonds
will be sold to provide bonanza dis
tribution OF cash for any class of its
citizens. This Is one Of the rocks on
which the Palma administration was
wrecked-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
ONLY One .nRoMo arINrNEv


That is LAXATIVE BRoNo oUININE. Look
for the signature of Z. W. GROVE. Used the
World over to Cure q Cold In One Day sc.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18

Are Your Clothes Fndedr
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large 2oz- package, cents-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-18
DiplonlaCy.

Martha-Am | the first woman you
ever loved, George?
George aside: THE cherry-tree In
cident wasn't marker to this Don't
SIX me, my love, such foolish ques-
tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
COLLEGE CREWS
 WILL MEET TODAY

Poughkeepsie, N. r., July 1.-With the weeks Of sruelling practice at an end. the crews representing Cornell. Columbia. Syracuse, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. which will participate in the fifteenth an- nual regatta of the Intercollegiate Rowing association tomorrow, await the pistol shots that will send them speeding down the Hudson river course to the finish line.
 All coaches said tonight that the oars- men were in good physical condition for the struggle.
 The first event, a varsity four-oared race without coxwains, is scheduled for p, m. at point one mile north of Poughkeepsie bridge. The finish will be a mile south of the bridge. Cornell has po- sition 1 counting from the west bank of the river; Columbia No. 2 Syracuse No. and Pennsylvania No. 4. Wisconsin has no crew entered in this event.
 The freshmen eights will line up at 8:45 p. m. for two-mile row over the same course as the four-oared with the positions as follows: Cornell 1, Syracuse 2. Columbia 3, Wisconsin and Pennsyl- vania B.
 The big race, that of the varsity eights Is to start at D. m. for the four-mile dash down the course. Pennsylvania has the inside course with Wisconsin in po- sition No. g. Cornell No. 8. Syracuse No. and Columbia No. 6
 Cornell appears to be the favorite fri all three races, although Syracuse finds many packers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
TEAcHERs' EXAMINATIONS.
Sessions Will Be Held at City Hall
 Three Days Next Week.

The state examinations for those de- siring to teach in the public schools of the state will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. July 5, 6 and T. on the third floor of the city hall. These ex- aminations will begin promptly at 10 a. m. Monday. All applicants for any grade should be on hand by a. m. Monday The white teachers will be examined at the city hall by Superin- tendent I. w. McAdory and Prof. D. L.. Patton. The examina tion for negroes will be held at the courthouse by R. G. Hewitt.
 Schedule for forenoon-Pre1iminar questions, 10 to 10:15; agriculture 10:15 to 11:30; reading, 11:3O to 12:30
 Afternoon-Orthogra to 1.3O: physiology. 1:3O to 8; geography, 8 to 4:3O.
 Tuesday forenoon--Arithmetic to 1o:So; English grammar, 10:30 to 12.30
 Afternoon-United States history. 1 to 2:45; Alabama history, 2:45 to 4:so.
 Wednesday forenoon - Preliminarv questions, to s:15; algebra S:15 to 1o:3o; geometry, 1O:3O to l.
 Afternoon-School laws. 1:3o to a. theory and practice, to 4; physics 4;3O to 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
GAMBLERS HAVE EVENING AT HOME" Police Officers Were the Guests
 Last Night PING-PONG THt DIVERSION Men Visit Practically Every Place in the City Where Gambling Goes On, But Are Unable To Get
 Evidence To Convict.

Last night proved to be in the na- ture of an "at home" for the various gambling establishments in Birming ham, the professionals being the hosts of the occasion while the officers of the law were the guests. The officers were received with smiles, and despite the very evident desire among them to escort some of the gentry" to Judge Feagin's temple of justice, there was no evidence to show that anything more strenuous than ping pong or tag had been played.
 Every suspected place in town was visited by Captain Eagan, Sergeant Shirley and regular patrolmen, while several plain clothes men also paid them a visit. Large groups of men were found in nearly every place, but their appearance upon the officers en- try would indicate that gambling is dead in Birmingham.
 The bluecoats departed with lone- some feeling and 1t is supposed the games of ping pong" were renewed after their departure. They did not last but a few moments, however, for the plain clothes men strolled in and everyone had to quit playing to smile and shake hands with the visitors. They soon left but others of authority soon dropped in and again the games ceased.
 Not an arrest was made by the of ficers, but the constant visitors soon drove the professionals to the prom inent street corners for bit of air.
 That it Is practically impossible to catch a gambling place under the pres ent circumstances Is the consensus of opinion among the officers. To reach the actual gambling room in many places it is necessary first to pass through locker club, to which admis- sion is refused unless the applicant be supplied with a membership card. The locker club does away in 8 measure, with the statute making 1t unlawful to assemble behind barred doors, the club secretary having a right to demand membership cards before he will allow entrance to the club and thus giving time to cover up any evidence which may be showing in the gambling room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
SUNDAY SERVICES
 AT THE AIRDOME

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Permit me to thank you for your candid references to our A1rdome ex- pertinent. I should be glad also if you would let me acknowledge through your columns in the most hearty and public way our appreciation of the hospitality of the gentlemen who hold the lease and who have granted the use of the structure and cooperate with us by many kindnesses. The ser vices last Sunday was reverent and unted. As to the attendance. the ushers estimated that about 300 were present. Pretty good for the postponed begin ming of new enterprise!
 Lastly" as preachers say, may I cordially invite the aid of persons with strong voices to lead the hymns? A practice of these hymns will be held at the chapel on Friday night at o'clock. The chapel is at 725 North Nineteenth street. Fraternally yours,
 GEORGE EAVES.
 Birmingham Ala, July l, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
SUFFRAGETTES IN
 ANNUAL SESSION

Seattle July 1.-The forty-first annual convention of the National Woman Suf- frage association opened its sessions in Plymouth church this afternoon with all of the general officers present and nearly all of the famous leaders of the move ment.
 Mrs. Emma Smith Devoe. president of the Washington association. welcomed the delegates, and Mrs. Mary s. Sprey, pres- ident of the California association, made a response. In the absence of the in ternational president, Mrs. Carrie Chap man Catt, National President Anna Shaw read the annual report on international suffrage work. Mrs. Shaw said the last five years had witnessed steady spread of the suffrage sentiment.
 Eighteen countries" she said have united in the movement. Just two months ago Sweden's house of commons passed unanimously bill for universal suffrage for women. But, alas. there was the house of lords, and we must wait little longer. When we take into considera- ton the achievements of Norway, Swe- den. Finland, Denmark and Ireland, I think We must give especial honor and first place to the Scandinavian race In making her report as corresponding secretary Miss Kate M Gordon of Louis iana said she could not accept a re- election as secretary, but would give all her time to the presidency of the state league.
 The report of the headquarters secre- tary, Miss Elizabeth Hauser, was read bv Mrs Harriett TayIor JJpton The re- port said:
 "The year of 1908 brought great oppor- tunities Never before did a President of the United States, through the me- dium of the high priest of the anti woman suffragists, issue a manifesto on the question.
 "The American Federation of Labor, at its annual convention in Denver, followed it's established custom and published woman's suffrage resolution"
 Mrs. Rachael Foster Avery presided at the evening session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
FINAL AWARDS
 AT HORSE SHOW

The Horse Show at the riding academy closed last night and the following were the awards:
 Class A-First, Brown Squirrel;' rider MT. Percy Tabler; owner, Abe P. Rich One fancy rocking chair Donated by B. H. Cooper
 Second prize, Kentucky Colonel;" rider MT. Leonard; owner MT. Edwin Ball Pair fine shoes. Donated by Collier Shoe Co.
 Third prize, Go Orr;" rider Latta; owner, Maxwell Mule Co. Pair leggins Donated by Jack Riddle.
 Class B-First prize, Rex" driven by Mrs. Percy. Memphis, Tenn; owner, Mrs A Benners. Silver cup. Donated by P H. Linnehan.
 Second prize, Lucy Thornton;" owner and driver, P. G. Bowman. Mission lamp Donated by Stowers Furniture Co.
 Third pribe. Rex" Abe P. Rich driver and owner Chaing dish. Donated by John w. O'Neill.
 Fourth prize. Babe" Prize. pair fine uflVinB SlONeS, also large Duncn or roses Given by MT. P. H. Linnehan.
 Class C-First prize, Sparkling Squir- rel;" owner, Abe H. Frank, Memphis Tenn. Pair fine riding boots. Donated by Hill Shoe Co.
 Second prize Kentucky Colonel; owner, MT. Edwin Ball. Prize, buffet wins set. Donated by Ferd Marx.
 Class D-F'irst prize, Dolly Williams; rider, Mrs. Augustus Benners; owner Mrs Edwin Ball. Silver cup. Donated by P. H. Linnehan.
 Second prize, Glover Eagle;' rider, Mrs o. H. Fucker; owner, Harry s. Jenkins Carbon Hill Ala. Gold parasol. Donated by Louis Pizitz. Also received a large bunch of American Beauty roses, given by Hugh Seals.
 Third prize, Kentucky Colonel;' rider Mrs. John Wallace Leuke; owner, MT. Ed ward Ball. Prize. pair shoes. Donated by Guarntee Shoe Co.,, and also nice bunch of American Beauty roses.
 Special. Roadsters. By Request-First prize, Babe" owner and driver. MT. W J. Lasster.
 Second prize, John Darling;" owner and driver, Mrs. Percy.
 Third prize, Lucy Thornton;" owner and driver MT. P. G. Bowman.