davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-03
ENGLAND DESTINED TO LOSS OF INDIA
BY Saint NihaI Singh.

1t Is not hard to understand the reason
why the Britisher is destined to lose India,
no matter what concessions he may make to
the Indian. The minute the Englishman In
troduced the Indian to the literature OF the
Occident grave began to be automatically
dug for him. This grave digging has been go
ing on for at least fifty years Each sue
ceedipg year has given new impetus to the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-03
WHAT IS THE SECRET OF HAPPNEssG

The wise man discovers exactly what he
needs to be happy and endeavors persistently
to acquire the essentials.
The unhappy man is dull man. and the
dull man Is the man without soul That
Is the truth, and the whole truth. The dull
man eats and drinks and works and sleeps
and grumbles and singers and is just a rate
payer Most of us have to do all these things
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-03

We have to be ratepayers The horror comes when we
are just ratepayers- and nothing more
The dull laughs at himself never plays
the fool loses his head-never dreams street
is street to him. not the of daily and innumer
able dramas. A child Is child not bewildering
conundrum He believes the evidence of his eyes Che
actually boasts it, tancies that things really
are as he sees them There conceivable error so
utterly false heresy mischievous
Dizziness a lack Of imagination and without
Imagination life and happiness both impossible
Religion and art from one point Of view, share the
mission. They bring to the of amaze
ment. They teach US that the world is wonderful
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-03

en-. She wasn't ready to listen to any
more-not Just yet!-Chicago News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-03

Better sit down and rest a while"
suggested Roberts Uncle Horace.
These things" indicating by ges-
ture the furniture of the reception
room, don't look as though they were
made to sit on. l suppose. though. that
they're the proper caper."
YES" she replied Dorothy says
they're excellent examples of the style
OF s-something-I can't pro-
nounce it--and that the lines are ex-
tremely good. II you know what that
meansl"
Il don't" he said. But think I'd
prefer the lines of these big leather
chairs in the den"
He settled his portly frame in one
OF them and Miss Kitteredge perched
herself rutteringly on the edge OF the
couch.
II mustn't sit but a minute" she
said. Il promised Dorothy that I'd
arrange the things in her kitchen cup
boards. It's funny" she continued.
reminiscently. what different ideas
people have about fixing up houses.
Now. when Emma. my oldese niece,
was married, she was crazy to have
everything oriental. There was big
japanese umbrella hung from the CELL
ing and things embroidered with
scgatchy gold thread and big vases
with dragons on EN- and little bamboo
tables scattered around till you
couldn't walk through the rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

Conecuh county.
 Also to amend county court of Talla- dega bill
 Also to pay back due pension to ". N. Clifton Of Randolph; to allow stem ograhper for city court of Anniston. Also to fix salaries of judge of the city court of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12
$1. 45S, 4O1.66
For Farm Prizes.


 MT. Horton secured recommitment of a bill recently adversed to give prizes for agricultural products. He said it was needed in the farming sections, es- peeially for encouraging corn raising
 The bill to fix time of holding court in Chiffon county was passed, being merely a correction of inconsistency with other acts.
 The bill to absolve Houston county from responsibility for any part of the debt of Henry county before the or ganization of Houston county was called up.
 MT. Spragins wanted to know more about the bill. Former Senator Long of Henry had asked him to allow hear ing from a delegation from Henry, and moved that the bill be sent back to committee for further hearing.
 But because of the feebleness of MT Forester. the senator who could not attend another meeting of the commit tee, MT. Spragins withdrew the mo- tion and the bill was passed
 The bill to legalize appropriations to the Emma Sansom monument by Eto- wah county was passed.
 Also for paying circuit court fees in Choctaw county.
 Also pay for advertising in Hale county.
 Also to allow county doctors.
 Also to allow one-fourth of citizens to call stock law elections In Lime stone county.
 Mr. Thomas called up bill to limit license on insurance companies in cities and towns, being in the interest of domestic life insurance companies. It was passed.
 The Russell county dog tax law was repealed.
 A bill to change time for bills Of exceptions in criminal eases was called up, but allowed to go over.
 Also to create office of solicitor of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

OUR stock of Office Furniture and Fit tings-the largest and most complete in Alabama-wil1 satisfy every requirement of heprogressive business professionalism, it's nucleus being SlobeSWsrpicke
 Filing Cabinets and Card Index System, which are indispensable wherever the highest degree of efficiency and economy in operation is consideration The prices in this sale are the lowest at which Furni- ture of this class and character can be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

joke upon the body, having reference to the proposed amendment of MT. Thomas. Mr. Merritt then spoke to the amend ment offered by MT. Overton. He asked MT. Oyerton if he would vote for the original bill if his amendment is lost.
 MT. Overton refused to be interrogated, suggesting that if he saw fit MT. Merritt could answer his speech and not ask him questions.
 Soon after the speaking began the sem ate chamber filled with those allowed in side by permission, and a great many house members, drawn over by interest in the bill Women and preachers and prohibition workers, with the usual att tendance of the curious, were enough to crowd every foot of the super-heated space.
 Recurring to the Thomas amendment, MT Merritt was severe in criticism. lie called it light as air, but said 1t entered the very confines of the sacramental table.
 Mr Merritt said that the evidences had been demanded. They were present. He had a petition of 5000 or more citizens in his desk and almost every business man of his district had asked him to support the bill.
 Defends Ministers.
 MT. meTTlIt QeIeIutu tiit lilflli5tSio iiOfAA what he said was an attack by the sen ator from Barbour. These men are here in response to what they see to be a duty. They should be free from such in timations on the part of the man who spoke.
 A preacher in the gallery commented audbly: We will remember him.
 The speaker said that the senator from Barbour had said nothing about the great brewery funds to debauch the electorate, nor of the literature that he has himself received from these same brewers.
 The speaker said the people are for the bill. Fresh from their constituents the members of the legislature know that 1t is wanted by every section and from every county
 If this bill is passed it will do away with the scenes that are here at every session of the legislature.
 Mir. McWhorter.
 MT. McWhorter said that when the ma- jority had not the right to do as it saw fit, it was the taking away of democratic right.
 It is a dangerous thing to tell the peo- pie that they may not obey the law be- cause they do not like It.
 He paid compliment to the Montgom- cry Advertiser and regretted it's course in encouraging a belief that the law can not be enforced.
 The governor had no recourse but to call this session, the doctor said, as the people had made the demand insistent to the extent that he was forced to yield whether he would or not.
 pr. McWhorter said that the Madison senator had, he had heard, bill to re- store the dispensary at Huntsville This is an illustration of the constant danger that menaces statutory prohibition.
 The speaker held that Carmack of Ten nessee had fallen victim to his support of the prohibition question. dying mar tyr to his views. Any time you might
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12
PROHIBITION IN CONSTITUTION
 NOW UP TO PEOPLE OF ALABAMA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

treasurer, in compliance with the request of Senator Spragins, follows: STATEMENT OF PENSION FUND ON
 AUGUST ', 1909 By balance October l, 1908 .....S SS0,$S9 BY Bv returned warrants ....... 16,593. 20
 $ S46,9S .57 rro disbursements ............ S42, ,615. .25 Balance to credit of fund. ........s 4.S67 g STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FUND ON AUGUST '. 1909. By amount to credit of fund on October l. 1908 .............s s1, ,Ss5 5ol .oo By amount refunded by bond ing company. Geneva county. OS2Z.6 By pay roll returned from Chil- ton county. .............,....... 4lo'oS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

is. he would be glad to be convinced after the senate adjourns.
 MT. Reid opened by saying that he was proud of his district, part of which had been prohibition for "A years. Now the whole district is being good.
 MT. Blackmon wanted 1t fixed so that 12 months after the bill passed each county be allowed to vote on dispen- saries.
 MT. Wilson was glad to appear for the bill, and believed 1t would settle the liquor question in the state. ,
 MT. Hamburger contented himself with protesting against the bill.
 Mir Horton said his district was to for the bill and he begged the sen ate to pass it.
 Moody Opposes Blll.
 MT. Moody opposed the bill looking to release from liquor dominion slowly, and said that the senate could not ab- solve itself from responsibility by put ting it up to the people.
 MT. Hinson opposed the Overton amendment because the people should be free from every alliance when the time of voting comes.
 MT. Strother said the people of Ala bama had been long suffering and he was glad to take part in the passage of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12
POLITICAL BEES
 BUZZ EVERYWHERE Spragin8 or Thomas Suggest
 ed For Governor MALLORYS DECLARATION Senator N. L. Miller Mentioned for Lieutenant Governor on Prohibl-
 ton Tlcket-WllI It Be Car
 michael or Weakley7
MALLORYS DECLARATION
BY BURR BLACKBURN.

Montgomery, August 11.-(Special. )-Im- mediately after the constitutional prohibi- i ton bill had passed into law tonight H. s. D. Mallory said: T will take the stump for the amendment and do all I can to put it in the constitution. I have always favored prohibition in every form it has taken and will consider 1t a serv- ice I owe the state to help put the traffic entirely out of business"
 MT. Mallory's work this week materially ainded in the fight before the senate. Ills campaign for the amendment will add spice to the political situation
 The political lines for the state offices are not half drawn in this campaign. While the boys are boosting each other, and the bee is buzzing in a dozen heads, the outside appearances of the campaign are not like what they will be in few months.
 The issue is evidently going to be prohi- bition. There Is great difference of opin- ion in both camps. The fact is that both have so many stars. so many eloquent speakers. so many who believe they could make the best race that either party will have difficulty in getting together on one man.
 While Colonel Mallory has come out for constitutional prohibition, he hasn't gained the friendship of the Conner crowd and they think they are the only prohibition ists. s. D. Weakley has perhaps done more manual and mental labor for the party than any other member, having drawn nine bills, which have been pre- toI tl,o the Carmichael bill, the constitutional amendment and half dozen others. He has done some hard work, is the favorite of the Birmingham prohibitionists and will no doubt stand a fine chance of in- dorsement. At the same time Carmichael needs but the drop of the hat to send him off down the line.
 The action of Colonel Mallory in taking up the constitutional prohibition fight is the subject of gossip in the loby. l am told that it lost him strength in Mont gomery county, but developments must settle that question.
 In the anti-prohibition camp the same dissention may be found. Emmet O'Neal is really an active candidate, although he has not announced, but Spragins of Madi- son and Thomas of Barbour both want the toga A local authority tells me that Spragins seems to have the best chance of gathering the local option minority under his wing. Thomas made regular campaign speech of two hours in the sen- ate today. His bill to make the scent of liquor on ones breath prima facie evidence of guilt and punishment as msde- meanor was, at least. amusing.
 Then, too, they tell me that the prohi- bitionists will have q. candidate for lieu tenant governor Senator Nat l.. Miller is prominently mentioned, but that will depend entirely upon whether Weakley goes out for governor. Two candidates from Jefferson county would not be con- 1 sldered good policy. John L. Parker's candidacy is meeting with general ap- proval. He is quite popular in Mont | gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

meet the same fate" said the speaker, looking to the desk.
 T hope not" said President Gray.
 He called the words local option" a fetich, the "petrif1ed mummy of a de- funct platform" Time changes, and men also, but none of them more gen. erally than those who talk of local op- ton.
 On mature consideration he was con- vinced that the election should not be deferred until the next general election. Tue cost of a special election is justified by the importance of the measure.
 Rev. Sam Phillips.
 This was the first time the new senator from Marshall had undertak en to speak. and his maiden effort was paid the compliment of close attention.
 He did not believe there would ever be a more important question before this body than this. He felt the re- sponsibility of it, and hoped 1t would be adopted, believing that to put it in the organic law will settle the agita- tion to large measure at least. He defended the ministers and church peo- pie in their efforts to get good laws.
 Leith Favors Law.
 MT. Leith feared that if the bill was left to the general election there might be confusion and trading. He was glad to know the ministers were taking a hand. God bless them. I wish there were more of them," he said.
 MT. Leith said MT. Thomas had talked of making a dish rag of the constitu- tion. Dish rags are good things" he contended, "and we are going to wipe whisky out of Alabama with it."
 MT. Hammer had found his proph ecy that the law would not be enforced made in 1907. when prohibition was en- acted, coming true. He did not believe the making of alcohol or wine a wrong. If any minister can show him that 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

 To disbursements ............... S42, ,6l5. .25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

ton and attempt to regulate the politics of the state. The means and methods by which this is to be carried through by the whip of the ministers Is viola tion of the principles of the national con stitution. If they can do this, prompted by the idea that 1t is duty, then they can say go to church, for who doubts that this is pious duty? If they can keep a man from taking a drink, cer tainly they can take 1t as a duty for a man to go to church. I believe the min isters are sincere. and also that the blood shedding Spanish queen was sincere. She depopulated whole towns in the name of Jesus."
 Prohibtionists at Work.
 All the time Senator Thomas was speak ing well known prohibition workers were seen at work among the senator's Among them were preachers.
 The speaker while thinking ministers ! sincere, said that his Bible. his experi- ence teaches him that men cannot be made temperate by law, or legislated into heaven.
 One of these dearly beloved ministers said to him when he had the courage to differ with him, that he was with the liduor men, This is not logic" he said,
 "but 1t scares many. Today when I plead for traditions of my fathers. I met with the argument, You are on the side of the liquor interests Liquor has done great evil in this world, but the intol- erance of liquor has done more." He is against the law because such law tends to make men politicians and hypocrits.
 He closed with the beautiful poem, ''The Ship of State" and was loudly applauded both on the floor and the gallery. Recess was then taken to 3:30 p. m.
 Merritt Opens Afternoon Speaking. Mr. Merritt arose to speak for the con- stitutional prohibition bill at the open ing of the afternoon session. He was sorry that at this solemn time any sen ator should see fit to perpetrate a huge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12
MISS SANTA CLAUS
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Philadelphia, August 11.-Nfiss Eliza beth A. Phillips, widely known as Miss Santa C1aus,' committed suicide today by inhaling Illuminating gas. Pinned to the womans clothes was a note which read:
 "I have been failing in health for some time. I have always tried to do my best for mankind
 Miss Phillips enjoyed almost national reputation by reason of her work at Christmas time among the poor chill dren.
 Two years ago at her request all the letters written by children and mailed to Santa Claus were delivered to her, and the requests of the children. in so far as possible, 1t is said, were compiled with.
 Miss Phillips was the daughter of prominent merchant of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12
Chile VIII Build Warships.

Valparaiso Chile, August 1.-The naval council has recommended to the govern ment the construction of two battleships of the Dreadnought type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

SEABOARD ANNOUNCES
 ANNUAL EXCURSION
 $15.00 to Richmond, Norfolk and return, August 14th, good until August 31st. Two trains daily with through sleepers and dining cars. Make your reservations now. Phone 2382. Office 1927 1st Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

THE opportunity of our August Sale is
 obvious to those who have taken offices in the big new buildings which will soon be ready for occupancy. By filling their office needs during this sale they can cut down their expenditures to very con- siderable extent make their selections more leisurely and, therefore, to better nd- vantage and enjoy the privilege of storing their purchases here, without cost, until the time for it's use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12

Balance to credit of fund...s 120,6lS. S3 STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND. To. amount paid out of general
 fund for various accounts
 gust ' 19C9 ..'.................$,s ,so5, ,5Os. .2s To amount apportioned to edu-
 cational fund on october 1,
 1908 ........................... 1,SS5, ,5O1 .O6 To amount pension fund on
 October l. 1908 .................. S469S2 57 To balance in A. and M. art
 fund on October l, 1908 39lSl .45 To balance in and per cent
 fund on October 1. 1908 ...... 47o4OS To balance in game and fish
 protection fund on October l,
 1eos 1444O. .69 To balance in agriculture and
 industries fund on October 1,
 1g0s .,.......................... $500. .14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-12
s4,75O,166.14

By balance state
 treasury on De- tober l, 1908 ...... $1, ,360,S33.62 By amount col . lected from 21a
 mill fund, Octo-
 Der 1, 1908, to
 Aug. T, 1909. ....... 1,097, ,S99. D By receipts from
 various funds cov- cred into general fund, Oct. l. 1908,
 to Auyust I. 1908 SSs, ,OS1. .18-SS, ,296, ,764. 4S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-24
THE RACES
Resalts at Savannah.

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 23--The largest attendance Of the meeting marked the Thunderbolt racing this afternoon. The weather was spring-like and the last event being a local race between two boys mounted on their own ponies, served to largely increase the attend ance. '
 In the second race. Racquet almost knocked Sislkin down. on the second turn. In the fifth race, Big Hand moved up strong in the last eighth, forging from last place to first.
 Summaries, .
 First race, purse $150. for three year old and up. selling. six furlongs Miss K: O.; B.. 102 Geach) 3 to l. ond; ArawHka. 104 (Murphy) to 1. third Time 1:16 2-5. Bosom Friend and Panique ran.
 yesr ods raGs and pp ss1 So for three St. Abe. 1O5 (Crawley) 5 to l, won: l, second; Flarney. lO5 (Gore) 3 to 5: fhird. @ Time l:4o Gramsar Bright
 Third race, purse $l5O, for three year Olds and up. about seven fur longs-Racquet. 1O5 ueach) 9 to 10. second; Anna Smith. 1I0 1Murphy) 3 to I, third. Time 1929 1-5. Baby Will
 Fourth race. purse s15o. for three 104 (Burns( 6 to, 5, won; soiree; l0s (Murphyl 14 to 5, second; sSsrdg sSPs%IgleE H,ma Banner S5 tGrifinS so l: . Fifth race. purse. sl5O. for three year olds and up, selling, six furIonss Big Hand. 107 (Grifin) 1 to 5, won; Sam Clay. 112 (Mprphy) 2 to 5, third. Time l:1S. Ricidohna ran. 1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-24
MARINEs LEAvE cunA.
Last Detachment, Numbering goo, Sail
 on Prairie.

Last Detachment, Numbering 4o0, Sail
 on Prairie.
 Havana, Jan. 23.--The last of the marines sent to Cuba as a part of the American army Of pacifcation, sailed out of Havana harbor this afternoon on board the naval transport Prairie. for Newport News. This last detach- ment consisted of 400 men and officars, Lieut.. Col. Franklin T. Moses com manding. sIs
 The transport Mcclellan will sail January 2S, with the officers of the army who have been serving in admin istrative capacities in the provisional government as the advisers of the na- tive heads of various departments The Mcclellan will follow in the wake of the scout cruiser Salem, on which Gov ernor Magoon will take his departure immediately after the inaugural cere- monies at the palace on Thursday next at noon. The battleships Maine and Mississippi will escort the Salem out of the harbor.
 President-elect Gomez has made the following announcement of his Cabi- net: Secretary of Government, Nich- olas Alberdi; Secretary of State, Justo Garcia Velez: Secretary of NFinance MarceIlino Diaz de Villegas: Secretary of Justice, Luis octavio Divono: Sec retary of Sanitation, Dr. Matthias Duqne; Secretary of Public Works. BenitO Lagureuela; Secretary of Edu- cation, Dr. Ramon Mescal; Secretary of Agriculture, ortolio Foyo.
 
 Record for goodness as kOod as the fertilizers look. Marlks q Gayle.