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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Sued tor s1oo,ooo sx HIe Cook.

New York, August 16.-Ernest w, Smallie, New York manager for glove manufacturing concern, has been sued for $100, 900 by Emily Jones, his cook. because, it is charged, he kicked tho cat through a window screen. His small daughter had complained that the cat scratched her. The cook says her eyes were filled with shower of particles of rusty iron wire as the cat forcibly disappeared, and she estimates the damage to her sight and lessened chances of matrimony at $100.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
New Aeropiane In Action,

Louisville. August 16.-Witnesses of a few yards flight in . plain near I1ouis- vile yesterday, made by E. w. Bailey. a local aviator. declare that Bailey has a machine different in device from any of the recognized forms of aerial vehicles His sails can be pivotsd to any ansie de- sired. and though Bailey had not yet con- structed his steel model. he has made several flights in the wooden one W. which he is experimenting Bailey is an Atlantan, having come here some years ago as compositor in a Louisville print shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Americans Arc to Blame.

Washington, August 1.-The state de- partment today received a telegram from Mir. Handley, the American consul general at Bona Kongo. stating that an investigation disclosed that the crew of the small cutter flying the American flag which had been seized at Quissansa. Angola, West Africa, about two weeks ago, were Americans and that the vessel was American owned. The master and one sailor were sent to Loanda, the former charged with diamond robbery in the neighboring Germany colony. The charges of robbery against the master were not sustained, however, and the af- fair has been settled satisfactorily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Strikers Won't Work.

Ft. William, Ont, August 16.-when the Canadian Pacific dock sheds opened today only a few strikers offered them selves for employment and the force, in cluding 200 strike-breakers, was today not more than 300 men. An explanation of the failure of the men to keep their promise brought forth the statement that they thought that on going back to work it would be under raise from 171h cents an hour to 221z cents an hour. No Greeks were among those who returned to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
lifted Lover lshoo ots Girl.

Portsmouth, O., August 16-Enraged because he had been tilted, Harry Bliss. IS years old, today at noon shot and fatally wounded Miss Minnie Clarke, aged r years. The shooting took place at one of the most prominent corners fin the city. Miss Clarke was employed in a shoe factory, and shortly after the whistle blew Bliss stepped up to her and demanded his ring. When Miss Clarke refused Bliss pulled a revolver and shot her through the back, the right lung being penetrated. Bliss was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Two Killed In Storm,

Rome, Ga., August 16.--A severe electrical storm passed over Trion, in Chattooga county, today, and as a re- suit two men are dead and five injured one seriously, from stroke of light ming. Lightning also damaged the de- pot of the Central of Georgia railroad and livery stable near by. Sam Ray and Clarence McCants were the men killed, while Jeff McCants was seri- ously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Boy In Serious Trouble.

South Haven. Mich. August 16-Rich- ard Phelps, aged 13, son of Chicago railroad man, was arrested yesterday at Covert, charged with four attempts to wreck trains on the Fruit Belt railway. It Is said the boy. who was lodged in jail, has confessed. Phelps father has summer home at Covert, where the lad has been spending the summer vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Floods In New York City.

New York, August 16.-More rain by millions of tons fell on Manhattan isl and during the past twenty-four hours than on any August day yet recorded by the weather bureau The official precipitation was AIS inches, almost ? inches more than for all the days of August thus far. And it was colder than any day this summer. The tenn perature dropped to 56.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Drjckmaker on etrIke.

Moreland, Ky, August 16.-The em- ployes of the Haldsman, Ky, brick plant, in this county, went on strike today. and tonight the plant Is being guarded by an armed force of deputy shsriffs. This action was taken on claim made by the superintendents of the plant because of the alleged threatening attitude of the strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Firemen in Session.

Yonkers, N. r., August 16,-The tenth annual convention of the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Stationary Fire men met here today and will continue until Sunday next. One hundred and twenty-five locals, in the United States, Canada and Mexico, are represented, each by one delegate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
VIII Maintain Peace.

La Pax, Bolivia, August 16-The min ister of foreign relations officially an- nounced today that public sentiment in Bolivia is daily increasing for an amic- able arrangement of outstanding diffi- culties with Peru. The statement added that 1t was the intention of the new Bolivian government to do its utmost for tho maintenance of peace in South Amer fca-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
sutton Inouirv Ends.

Annapolis, Md, August 16.-The Sut- ton court of inquiry closed today after two secret sessions. during which the testimony relative to the death, October B, 1907, of Lieut.. James N Sutton, IT, U. g. M. C., was gone over thoroughly The findings were reached and signed tonight. They will be reviewed by the navy department at Washington before being made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
onlv Two Jurors Secured.

San Francisco, August 16.-The fifth week of the trial of Patrick Calhoun. president of the United Railways, accused of attempted bribery, opened today with only two tentative jurors in the box Judge Lawler began the examination of the members of the seventeenth venire of talesmen, but no progress toward obtaining a jury was made,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Exnosition Is Planned.

Savannah, Ga, August 16.-The city government of Savannah is behind a popular movement looking to an inter- national exposition to be held in Sa- yannah in 1915 to celebrate the open ing of the Panama canal and to com bine with that a southern commercial exposition. The city's claim to share in the advantages to the south of tho canals opening will be stressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Taft's List of Appointments.

Beverly, Mass, August 16--The Hst pr supervisors commissioned by President Taft and given out last night leaves l46 appointments yet to be approved by the chief executive. Practically all of the se- lections have been agreed upon. but some are being held up on account of nroteste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
SOUTH AMERICAN
 VISITS STEEL MILL
Additional Orders Placed For
 Steel Rails
POLICE COURT IS BUSY
Sanitary Sewers Being Rapidly Laid. Hold-Up Is Reported-Mrs. Russell Home From
 St. Vincent's.

Ensley, August -(Special)- G. Dominica, a prominent official of the Ar genuine National Railway company. and party, visited Ensley today and were shown through the steel plant and fur naces.
 The distinguished visitors were accom- panied by c. c. Crawford and Frank Crockard, president and vice president, respectively, of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company. who escorted them through the works.
 The company which Senor Dominica represents placed large order for steel rails with the Tennessee company some time ago, and it is stated additional or ders will be placed by the South Amer ican before he leaves this district. He carefully examined the steel-making pro- cess and the conditions under which steel rails are manufactured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Sanitary Sewers Progressing.

The construction of the sanitary sewers from the Fifth ward to Wylam Is pro- gressng rapidly and several hundred feet have already been laid Under the city ordinance the connections from the ad- joining residences must be made as soon as practicable.
 Plumbing Inspector J. R. Acuff Is pre- pairing to notify the property holders along the sewer line to have the connec- tions made as the work progresses. MT. Aouff states that he will give each own CT 15 days notice when to have the wol commenced. A number of plumbing con- tracts have already been let and work will be commenced at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
HoId-Up Is Reported.

Walter McCaw, white man, reported to the police last night that he had been held up by two negroes on Avenue I about o'clock. Several of the police offi- cers repaired to the scene but could find to trace of the alleged robbers. An effort was made to get the trained bloodhounds of D. A. Echols to track the highway men, but as the statements made by Me- Cav were somewhat vague the dogs were not put in service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Rich Is Captured.

Fez Morocco, Friday, August 1S-It is rumored that Richi, the rebellious sub ject of the Sultan, whose army was routed recently. has been captured by the Sultans soldiers. l.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Killed at Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo, August 16.--Ned Mar snail, who is described as an American millionaire, was killed today by hos pital guard, who escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Busy Session of Police Court.

9dS1 SG9oAOti VI E0tSS SS0tAs
 The police court presented a busy ap- pearance this morning. Forty-seven cases were on the docket Nineteen negroes were fined s7.5O each on charge of Sun day gaming Nine white men were fined for the same offense. Notwithstanding the large number of cases there were none of a serious nature Nine little negro boys were charged with engaging in a rock battle' in the steel mill quar- ters.
 Mayor Sugg discharged the defendants on condition that their parents give each a whipping. This was done in the pres ence of the court, the mothers of the boys administering the punishment. Mayor Sugg has found this method more effective than 8 fine, which puts the punishment on the parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Lady Alma Tadema Dead.

London, August 16.-Lady Alma Ta- dema, wife of Sir Lawrence Alma Te- dema, the painter. and herself an artist of note, died today. She was a daughter of George Napoleon Epps.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26

can get away from it without bein' so
badly crippled that the pumps have to
be worked all the rest Of the trip to
keep from goin' down.
"Of course that's all just allegory,
honey, but there's more truth than
poetry In 1t. as they say down on the
farm The hardest kind of an enemy
to fight is the one you don't know any
thing about. and the worst thing that
can come between husband and wife
is suspicion. for it always works in
the dark and seldom raises its head
so you can see it and get lick at it
until it's done its work. II had my
choice I'd ten times rather have
woman with frowsy hair and the roll.
in pin habit than one who gets the
notion in her head that her husband
is a devil of fellow when he's away
from home and weeps her eyes out
over imaginary wrongs. I'd know
what to do with the rollin' pin-at
least could dodge it-but how re you
goin' to dodge a thing that you can't
see or can't hear? Now. William went
thought in his heart that he'd done
anything to worry you, and as mat
ter of fact he hadn't. He didn't know
you were seem things that didn't ex
list, and if l hadn't dropped in and set
you right you'd kept on seem them
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
THE sUNKEN ROCKS.

and they'd have kept on CROWN bigger
and bigger in your mind until you
couldn't see anything else. Chances
are you wouldn't have said a word tt
him until the poison had corroded al.
the sweetness of life. and it woulG
then be too late for antidotes.
Il don't care what these sour faced
knockers say, little girl-this is a
mighty fine world, and most of the
people in it are all right Nine men
out of every ten and nine women out
of every ten are true-I believe the
proportion even bigger than that-and
there's more genuine fidelity right now
than there ever was since Adam and
Eve took hands and strolled out of the
orchard But if you look at 'em
through smoked glasses you can't see
the white that's in 'em, and if you get
the notion fixed in your head that
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Oct. 22-Nov, 26.
Summons.
STATE OF MINNESOTA J

COUNTY OF STEVENS
In district court, sixteenth judicial
district.
Frank Wilcox and H. H. Wells. Copart-
ners as Wilcox & Wells, Plaintiffs,
I VS..
Isaac Lemaster, Defendant.
State of Minnesota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above entitled action,
which complaint is hereto annexed and
herewith served upon you and has been
filed in the officeof theC1erk of said District
Court, at the CITY of Morris, in the County
of Stevens and State of Minnesota, and to
serve copy of your answer to the said
Complaint on the subscriber at his Office
in the City of Morris, Stevens County,
Minnesota, within Twenty days after
service of this Summons upon you, exclu-
sive of the day of such service; and if you
fail to answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid the plaintiff will take
judgment against you for the SUM of
thirty.f1ve dollars with interest at the
rate of ten per cent per annum, since
August 18th, 1904, together with the costs
and disburse.
ments herein.
Dated October 18th, 1909.
VINO. BTCKNELL,
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Morris, Minnesota.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Ask About 1t Today

know that he's got a particular en-
gagement this mornin, and there's
good reason why he wants to look 8
little spruce. There's no petticoats ir
the deal, my dear, and as to the new
typewriter, why, she's old enough tc
be your mother, and she's got any
where from three to seven children
don't remember the exact number
she told me, but it was quite bunch.
"But why" persisted Mrs. Rollins
did he put on red necktieY'
"Ah, honey, you've got me there.
never could understand why any man
should want to wear red necktie at
any time. But lots Of good fellows do,
and I've never been able to discover
that it had any bad effect on their
morals. Seriously, though. little girl.
you mustn't get in the habit Of putin
two and two together, as the sayin'
goes. Nine cases out of ten they add
up wrong, and it's a mighty poor kind
Of fgurin' anyhow.
II s'pose you've heard about the sea
Of matrimony. haven't you? OF course
you have. But don't reckon anybody
ever told you. not even your old dad
dy, about the sunken rocks. It's con-
siderable of sea, you know, and
there's lots Of ships on it. all kinds Of
ships. from little catboats to battle
ships, and some of them go sailin'
over smooth water all the time, and
some don't more than get out of one
storm when another hits 'em. It's
such an uncertain sea that it's wop-
derful how many vessels cross it in
safety, but there's lots Of wrecks. too,
and most Of the ships that's lost go to
pieces on these sunken rocks. They
hide their ugly heads just under the
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
The Word Bible.

The word Bible is derived from the
Latin name Biblia, which was treated
as singular, although it comes from
the Greek neuter plural meaning little
books This Greek diminutive was
derived from byblus, or papyrus, the
famous material on which ancient
books were written. The title "Bible"
was first used about the middle of the
second Christian century in the SO
called second epistle Of Clement, xiv. 2.
sJfEsi.sH III 55sss.y5As s,ss-Ss.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Colonel
John Sneed's
Conversations
!, ON Domestic
/ Problems
b Copyright. 1909. by C. 5. Yost.
W.-The Sunken Rocks oi
Matrimony

WV YHEN Colonel Sneed dropped
~ in to say good morning tt
wv his daughter, young Mrs
Rollins, he was surprised
GDafnd her in tears.
Why, what's the matter, honey?'
he inquired with tender solicitude
Anything wrong with the baby?"
mo, papa. the baby's all right" she
answered, wiping her face and dab
hing little powder on her nose.
Nothing happened to William, |
hope" ventured the colonel, little
Ruzzled.
Mrs. Rollins Strengthened up, and a
Hash came into her eyes.
Yes, papa, if you must know it,
something has happened to Will. He
spent five minutes brushing his hair
this morning, he put on a red necktie,
ands he's got a-got new typewriter" "
Att this revelation of masculine du-
piicfty the colonel puckered up his
lips and drew down his eyebrows to
hide the twinkle he couldn't suppress
AsSo-ho," he exclaimed, land that's
the. way the land lies, is it? And you
Just put two and two together and
made seven out of it. did you? Tut.
tut, tut, child; you mustn't let sus-
Melons turn your pretty nose red.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Americans Vote In Britain,

That some Americans have t. right
to vote for an English member of par
lament is not generally known, yet it
is a fact. All graduates of the older
universities Of England have the privi-
lege of voting for the member who is
to represent their alma mater, and
those from over the water who happen
to be in England at the time have the
same chance to exercise their rights.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Nov. 1926.
Citation for Hearing on Final
Account and for Distribution.
Estate of Martin Burns

State of Minnesota, County of Stevens,
in probate court.
In the. matter of the estate of Martin
Burns decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the final account and
distribution of the estate of said decedent:
The representative of the above named
decedent, having filed in this court his
final account of the administration
of the estate of said decedent, together
with his petition praying for the ad-
justment and allowance of said final
account and for distribution of the
residue of said estate to the persons there
unto entitled; therefore. you. and each
Of you. are hereby cited, and required to
show cause, if any you have, before this
Court at the probate court rooms, in the
Court House in the City of Morris. in the
County of Stevens, State of Minnesota,
on the sixth day of December, 1909. at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, why said petition should
not be granted.
Witness, the Judge OF said court and the
seal of said court, this 8th day of Novem-
Der, 1909
Court SeaD AL. STENGER,
Probate Judge.
w. C. BICKNELL,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
His Party.

A matron Of the most determined
character was encountered by young
woman reporter on country paper,
who was sent out to interview leading
citizens as to their politics. MAY
see Mr.. -?' she asked of stern
looking woman who opened the door
at one house. "No, you can't!' an
swered the woman decisively: But I
want to know what party he belongs
to-" pleaded the girl The woman
drew up her tall figure. "Well, take
good look at me-" she said. Pm
ihe party he belongs tov'-Argonaut.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Brief Wisdom.

The early widow catches the eligible
son.
Many an unsociable druggist is q
good mixer.
Men fish for fish, and women fish fol
compliments.
What most churches need is minis
ters who are able to waken men.
The successful real estate dealer is
man Of deeds as well as words.
Don't get too gay at the start Save
your wind for a sprint at the finish
An Ohio man says the quickest way
to get through crowd Is to 60 around
it.
Some mems idea of a "quiet little
game" is one in which money does all
the talking.
Some men can't understand why the
truth will nearly always serve better
than a lie.
Nothing short Of a surgical opera.
ton can bring out the best there is in
some people.
It's as difficult for some men to keep
a promise as it is for some women to
keep money.
It's all right to look upon the wine
when it is red provided you have suf.
ficient will power to let it go at that.
Young man, marry homely girl If
you are fond of good biscuits. All a
pretty girl knows about dough is to
spend it.
Some men never realize what con-
,stitutional liars they are until they are
compelled to make an unusual effort
to tell the truth.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26

the neighborhood to warn him.
"Now. little GIRL your ships gettin'
mighty close to- these sunken rocks.
and you'd better sheer off before some
thin goes to pieces. I've been nav
igatin' around on this sea of matri-
mony pretty long while, and I've seen
enough wrecks to know just about
where the suspicion rocks are located.
That's the name of 'em-the suspicion
rocks-and the biggest and ugliest and
meanest one in the bunch is the one
they call jealousy. It's the one that's
got the sharpest points and cuts the
biggest holes in the bottom Of the ship.
and it's thunderin' good boat that
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
The Pink Of Propriety.

When the stringed band, hidden be-
hind the rose and carnation screen in
Mrs. Poole's dining room, began to
play an air from one Of Meyerbeer's
operas, the daughter Of the house turn
ed hopefully to the young and appar-
emily dumb stranger who had been told
off to take her in.
Here was a promising opening for
conversation.
"Do you like Meyerbeer?" she asked.
II never drank a glass of one Of
those layers in my life," the young
man replied coldly.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Complete Returns.

Harold" she said. Il asked you to
return the lock of my hair foolishly
gave you once. By mistake you have
brought back two. One Of them is a
pale blond. Who gave you that?'
''You did, Maudie.'' sighed Harold.
"They are both yours. ."-Exchange.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Can't
Miss 1t

So many ailments are
purely nervous affections,
that you can hardly miss
it if you try DR.. Miles
Nervine. It restores nerv-
Gus energy and through
it's invigorating influence
upon the nervous system,
the organs are strengthen
ed. The heart action is
better; digestion improv-
ed, the sluggish condition
overcome, and healthy ac-
tivity re-established.
cdr. Miles, Nervine is worth In
wsashs wss sled s1,e ad good p4s aSn
but got no relief. I could not eat,
sleep, work, sit or stand. l was nearly
crazy. One day ! picked up paper and
the first thing that met my, eyes was
Inc, I concluded to try 1t and let the
doctor go, and did so. After taking
two bottles I could dress myself. Then
! began taking Dr. Miles Heart Cure
and now I can work and go out. and
have told many the benefit ! have re-
cetved from these remedies and sew.
eral Of them have been cured by tt
since. I am fifty-nine years old and
pretty good yet
ANNA r. PALMER, Lewistown, Pa
Or. Miles Nervne is sold by your
druggist, who will guarantee that the
first bottle will benefit. IL 1t fails, he
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
The Sultan,s Smoke.

During the last few days the sultan
of Turkey was shut up in the Yildiz
kiosk he is said to have smoked over
thirty cigarettes every hour to "cool
his nerves" For years Abdul Hamid
has smoked dozens of strong cigarettes
every day, and it can be said without
fear of contradiction that he has been
the most ardent devotee of the fra
grant weed that was ever seated upon
throne.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26

surface. and no.
b ody X n o W S
they're there un-
til the boat goes
crashin' into 'em.
That's the worst
part about 'em.
If they stood up
a little ways so a
pilot could see
'em he could steer
around 'em, but
the sea where
they are looks
just like it does
anywhere e | s e,
and there amt
anY lighthouse in
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Unbelievable,

Gosh, guess those city folks meant
what they said when they told us that
they came up here to get good rest"
They're taking it easy. eh?'
Taking it easy? I should say they
are. Would you believe it. not one of
'em has got out Of bed before 6 o'clock
any morning since they've been here"
Detroit Free Press.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
An Exclamation.

Funston See here, old chap, what do
you mean by taking my jokes and pass
ing them off as your own? Funston
Well, you see, it's this way-Tm a
good natured sort Of fellow and don't
mind taking a joke from friend
Exchange.
Morris tribune., 1909-11-26
Church and Hats.

.sAmong the Quakers." said Miss
Wise, 81 believe the men wear their
hats in church.
"HoW ridiculous.' exclaimed Miss
Gidday. CAS- if any one could pos
sibly be interested in mems hats!''-
Philadelphia Press.