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Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
"BoBRY" WAS so NERVOUS
He Was Not to Be Agitated, Even by
 "Percy, Dear"

It was moving day for the summer colony along the North shore of Mas sachusetts. On the morning train from Rockport, bearing many we'll known BostOnians to their town houses for the winter, rode a stormy old gentleman from the west. At Pride's crossing a family of three father, mother and daughter-boarded the train, bearing respectively the family treasures: One pet poodle, one gray cat in a blue blanket, and one travelling clock in much worn leath- CT case. The party had no sooner found seats across from the western CT, than it became apparent that the excitement of boarding the train had caused a commotion among the pets. The cat was chided for talking aloud. Calm yourself, Bobby" said his mis- tress. Be yourself once more-we are now on our way home" Where upon Bobby grew calm.
 The poodle became restless in the company of his master on a seat in front and signifed his yearning for Bobby's company by climbing up the back of the seat and casting goo-goo eyes at the Tabby The sympathetic mistress understood at once and said:
 You may come over here and sit with us, Percy, dear, on one condition you must not agitate Bobby"
 This was too much for the stormy westerner; With loud snort he reared up, paved his handbag from the rack above his head, and pranced into a coach ahead
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
HEADING OFF THE CALLER.
Plan for Getting Rid of Life Insur. ance Agents Not Patented.

The bell rang three times, and the man at the desk hastily reached for a flannel bandage. This he put round his neck. Then he arranged a sling, in which he put one arm, disarranged his hair, drew down the corners of his mouth, got out of his chair, and pain fully limped toward the door
 MT. Jones?" inquired the we'll dressed caller, who opened it at that moment.
 The man with the bandage half suppressed a groan.
 Yes, that's my name What can I do for you?"
 You appear to be suffering" said the intelligent caller.
 "Suffering," returned the other Do you think I'm doing this for fun? But what is your business, sir?"
 "Er-pardon me" stammered the caller, 'I think I'll drop in some other time-eh?"
 Its some trouble" soliloquized the man with the bandage, as he removed the paraphernalia and returned to his desk. But it is really the quickest way to get rid of these life insurance agents. That man will never trouble me again. ."-London Tit-Bits.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
Raise Turkeys.

If farmers knew when they were we'll off they would raise more tur- keys. good turkeys, either the bronze or the White Holland. The latter is not quite so large as the Bronze, but is a rapid grower. In any section of our farming community where the raising of turkeys once gets a foot hold they do not let the industry lag, but on the contrary it is ever on the increase.
 In many sections of our country they are raised by the hundreds for market and still the demand is so great that the price is higher than it was fifty years ago. It is no hard ship to raise $200 worth of good tur- keys on the average farm.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

On account of the growing scarcity of wood the National Conservation Commission has undertaken to inves- tigate the possibilities of sawdust. Inquiries bearing upon the subject have been sent to 500 manufacturers of explosives, pulpwood and like prod ucts. Closely related to this particu- lar investment are other inquiries dealing with the utilization of waste lumber from sawmills and waste ma terials from mills devoted to cooper age. furniture, box, veneer and otAss industries
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
George and His Wad in Demand

"The young wife answered the phone.
 That's another call for George" she said to her mother. Somebody wants him to come somewhere and play bridge. It's the third invitation he's had this evening""
 That would seem to indicate" said the mother, that George is very popu- lar"
 The young wife sniffed.
 Tt unquestionably indicates" she said, that George is an easy loser"
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Old and neglected orchards call for severe pruning. Don't neglect that this season. It may be done at any time between the full of the leaves and the rise of the sap next spring
 Trees that have not borne for the last two years should be well opened up from top to bottom. Exercise judg' ment, of course, but do not hesitate to take off large branches where you think the tree would be improved by It. After pruning, don't leave the brush scattered around the trees. Pile aud burn 1t at some convenient place.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
STATE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO.
 LUCAS COUNTY ,

STATE or OHIO CTTY OF TOLEDO. ]
 LUCAS COUNTY 3D. FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is senio, partner Of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, doing business in the City Of Toledo County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the ot HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December, A. D.. 1886.
 A. W GLEASON, oEA- NOTARY PUBLIC. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free.
 r. J. CHENEY x CO. Toledo, o. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

In matching goose eggs by the hen do not remove the goslins if the hen | is quiet until all the eggs are matched and the young dry. Should the hen be restless, remove the young as soon as dry and keep them in a warm place. such as a basket lined with flannel
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
One Spiders Doings.

The entire fire alarm system of Bayonne, N. J., was recently thrown out of order by single spider, The insect had got caught where all the wires of the transmitter room con verge together, and it's body hung in such a way as to short-circuit the whole system.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
Middle Course the Best.

Lobster and champagne for supper -that's high jinks. Sawdust and near coffee for breakfast-thats hygiene Between these two eminences, how ever, there's room for some genuine living.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

A few suggestions about dehorning cows: First, do it in cool weather, when the flies will not trouble them, and second, do it on an mepty stom- ach. If you bear these points in mind they will suffer little if any loss in milk by the operation.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Riches without charity are nothing worth. They are a blessing only to others.-Fielding.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Characters strength is not in doing what a self-will would have us do. but what the conscience dictates is our duty.-Royston.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Feet Ache-Use Aliens Foot-Ease Over OO timonialS. Refuse mutations Send fol free trial package. A. S. Omsted, Le Roy N Y
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
For Headache Try Hicks capudine.

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas- ant to take-Effects immediately. 10. % and soc at Drug Stores.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford' $ Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Crooks understand the art of get ting out of financial straits.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

No man can own any more than he can carry In his own heart
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup. For children teething softens the gums reduces i smmaton, allays pain. cures wind colic 25c bottle
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-18
KNEW WHAT HE NEEDED.

H. R. Sute-Sonny. kin you tell me where I kin get a
 Kid-Nothin' doin', pop! De barber shops is all closed on Sundays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
HllndIey Case Has NOt
 Reached Settlement

Washington, April 1.-(Special)-The Hundley case did not reach a settlement today. Judge Hundley had long confer ences with both the President and the At torney General He declined to discuss any phase of the case and at the White House it was stated that the President was not ready to make an announcement The Attorney General was also reticent. The Alabama politicians are sorely pug zled over the case. They reason that if sidga HuDsley had won his fight he would be very quick to say so, While the fact that he does not discuss it leads them to believe that he is still hopeful of an appointment or else is clean out or the running and is bending his efforts to secure the appointment of o. D. Street or some other man unobjectionable to him.
 The usual number of rumors are afloat
 One of them. so often repeated and de- nied by Hundley. to the effect that he has been offered something equally as good, ,s again prevalent This is based, of course. on the assumption that if Hundley is turned down he will take an office later.
 Closely following the visit of Judge Hundley to the White House, Representa- five Richardson called with Judge Shelby pleasants. who is one of the republican candidates for the judgeship. They had quite a conference with the President but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02

were unable to obtain anything from him. Judge Richardson. however, still main tains that Hundley has no chance and does not figure for the judgeship.
 Judge E. B. Allmon also arrived today. He is said to be Senator Bankheads choice, in the happy event that the place could be given to a democrat.
 One of the Alabama Senators said to- night in discussing the days events that owing to the action of certain members of the House in recommending the names of three republicans to the President that would be acceptable as judge, that the chances of any democrat being appointed were small It looked to him as If the fight was between Hundley and Peasants, with Street as a possible compromise.
 The Attorney General happened to be at the White House when Messrs. Rich ardson and Pleasants called, and with the President listened to their statement Of the case.
 Judge Pleasants' friends are much en- unused over his prospects, and think the fight is as good as won. They say he made a fine impression upon the Presi- cent which may pull him through. The best opinion here is. however, that the judgeship fight is not settled. Every one believes Hundley is out of It, but whether the President would go to the opposite eX- treme and appoint Pleasants may well be ooubted.
 To do so would not only De a turn-down for Hundley but nothing short of humil- iation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
ANTICS OF CRAZY SNAKE
 LOOKED UPON AS A JOKE

Meanwhile Colonel Hoffman held an ex- tended pow-wow with the fugitive's sis ter The interview took place at Crazy Snakes former home. The Snake place is a one2room shanty, with rickerty porch and big chimney, like those or southern negro huts. The ground around it has never been ploughed and lean dogs yelp amid the weeds.
 The Indian leaders sister and the militia chief met on the proch informally, but the former succeeded in convincing her ouestioner that she knew nothing of her brothers whereabouts.
 "Very well,' responded the colonel, 'if is up to him. He has "A hours in which to put himself under our protection. lie should do it. as the next step undouDt- edly will be the offering of reward for him. dead of alive"
 Colonel Hoffman admitted that he did not know whether his ultimatum would ever reach it's real objective point, but he had his suspicious, as somebody un- doubtedly is taking food 10 the old chief, along with the news of the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS
Page l..

Page 1. Payne bill riddled in the House Hartman is back in Wall street Burnett of Alabama attacks tariff Argument in railroad cases. Hundley case an unknown quantity Taft gets payment of first month S salary. Crazy Snakes antics considered a joke.
 Page 2 Ensley to vote on bond issue of $175,OO0. Methodist district conference begins in Bessemer. Meridian fails to get new train Schools must be separated.
 psne C. Editorial comment.
 Page 5 Dentists adjourn and all are delighted with Birmingham as convention city Sheriff Higdon thinks skyscraper on jail site would settle court and jail problem Terminal parade promises to be feature of Tuesdays celebration Means is again brought to Birmingham jail for safe keeping.
 Page 6. Henry Meek loses his sut
 Page :. Birmingham society. The telephone, with it's woes and con- pensations, by Dolly Dalrymple
 Page 8. Selma is to have real shaking up.
 Page g. schooner's owner lying in jail. Murder mystery puzzles police.
 Page 10. Military fund given to the south. McMahon tells of money troubles
 Page ii. Stock market shows strength Cotton advances 10 to Il points. Wheat goes to saew high records
 Page 12. officer fined for carrying pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02

Pierce. Okla, April 1.-(By Curier to Checotah)-Whata Muskogee newspaper calls the s'smoked beef rebellion, alleg- ing the same to be considerable or joke. is all but over. In day or two the militia, it is expected, will be withdrawn' Mcintosh county will feed between oo ana 100 prisoners, not one of whom resis'ea arrest, and Chitti Harjo, otherwise crazy Snake. will exercise all due caution apout appearing in public.
 He was not captured today, neither did he respond to a widely distributed inVlta- ton to surrender The picturesque posses ouitted the hunt, leaving the field to the First regiment, Oklahoma Nationai Guard. Colonel Hoffman sent squads through the river bottoms and previousiy unexplored gulchs in this vicinity wniie militia chief met on the porch informaiiy' herring 100, into extremely open order ad- vanced like a comb through the hickory woods. Crazy Snake, however, was else where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
CURB THE FAD OF
 CHRISTMAS TREES

San Antonio, Tex, April 1.-"Curb the Christmas tree fad
 This cry was raised at todays session of the Council of the General Federation of Woman's clubs in session here, and If the resolution offered is adopted by the board of directors tomorrow new cam paign slogan will be furnished club wom- en of the nation, for this years work. The resolution, which decried in eloquent words 'the felling of forest timbers'' for the adornment of Christmas festivities was offered by Mrs. Stephen Goss, presi- dent of the Chicago South Side club.
 The resolution does not declare for the total abolishment of the Christmas tree fad, but would modify It's observance and have more trees planted for the satis- faction of demands of this custom.
 A resolution commenting the work of pr. Harvey Wiley, the national pure food exponent, was offered and in all probabil- itv will be adopted by the board.
 The council practically decided on a campaign for prison reform and to this end it was suggested that committees be anpointed from the federation of each state to look into. conditions connected with the penal institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
New Comedy In London.

London, April IA clever comedy of English society life, entitled "Bevis" by Hubert H. Davies, author of "The Mol lusc,' was produced at the Haymarket theatre tonight, under the management of Fred Harrison and Charles Frohman. The play deals with the love affairs of an attractive young lord and an equally at tractive daughter of wealthy brewer, and, incidentally, satirizes the mercenary spirit permeating aristocratic marriage arrangements. The principal parts were taken by A. E. Matthews, Madge Tith- eradge and Lottie Venne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
PrussIan Mining Laws.

Berlin, April 1.-The Prussian govern ment has introduced bill in the diet forbidding foreigners to acquire mineral properties and operate mines within Prus- sia without the special permission of the King or the authorities representing him.
 It is assumed that this bill is due largely to the discussion which has been going on for some weeks among those interested in the potash industry, regarding the probable purchase of potash mines in Prussia by great American fertilizer com binations in order to render themselves independent of the German potash sym
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
PANAMA LIBEL
 CASE TAKEN UP

Washington, April 1.-Following con- ference with Attorney General Wicker sham regarding the Panama canal libel suits, Stuart McNamara, who is act ing as a special assistant to the At torney General, left here today for New York;. where, it is understood, he will confer with the United States attorney concerning further investigation before the April grand jury into the alleged libelous publications by the New York World, dealing with the Panama canal purchase. The question of jurisdiction is shortly to be argued before the New York courts
 Other indictments were expected against the publication and perhaps against other officers of the World
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
TREATY IS ADOPTED.
French Senate Makes Convention With
 Canada.

Paris, April 1.-The senate today by a vote of 317 to 6 adopted the Franco Canadian commercial treaty. Senators Delayhaye, LeBreton and others made a last effort to further postpone action on the treaty. pending the revision of the French tariff. They directed their attacks especially against the clauses relating to cattle and agricultural machinery assert ing that the machinery clause would open a side door to the United States.
 M vigor, president of the tariff com mission in reply said the importation of cattle into France was practically impos- sible. All the efforts of the United States, Canada and the Argentine republic in this direction in the past had failed. As to machinery, he declared that as it's manufacture was not a national industry competition with regard to it's importation would serve useful purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
FertiIier Men Combine.

New York, April Lit was announced today that efforts which have been under way for several months to consolidate about 75 independent fertilizer companies in the south into a $50000,000 corporation have been virtually completed, and it is expected that articles of incorporation will be filed at Albany shortly. It is understood that J. P. Morgan & Go. will act as fiscal agents of the company, which will not be a holding concern, but will exchange its stock for the plants which are taken in, thus becoming purely an operating company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
GETS BIG BUNCH OF
 MONEY FOR MONTHS PAY

not begin working for the government until noon uf March A. so that what he got today was only $5625. His earnings every day are S20S.s3.
 The President Is the only government official at the White House who gets his pay once a month. The others get it in bi-monthly instalments.
 There is no doubt at the White House that the President earns his salary. It is worth the price to listen to all the tales of woe which are brought to him, not to mention the requests for pretty much everything, ranging from an ambassador ship to a donation for country church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Officer Wants to Come Home.

Washington, April 1.-Governor General Smith. it was stated here today has sig nified his desire to be relieved of duty in the Philippines It was said, however, that nothing definite had been done In the matter, and that no date has been set for his relief, although 1t probably will be in about month. MT. Smiths s desire to return to the United States is based on his wish to have his family fin this country. high official tonight said that w. Cameron Forbes, vice gov ernor of the Philippines, probably will succeed Governor General Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
New Railway to Be Opened.

New York, April 1.-As guests of H. H.. rogers. a party which included Mark Twain and other prominent New fork- ers sailed today on the old Dominion liner Jefferson for Norfolk, to be present tomorrow at the formal opening or MT. Rogers new Virginia railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Contract for Use of Airship.

Frankfort, Germany, April 1.-The man. agement of the International Aeroauti- cal exhibition, which will be held here during the summer and fall, have signed a contract with Count Zeppelin for the use of one of his airships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Bloody Family Tragedy.

Bloody Family Tragedy.
 Pomeroy, O., April 1.-Everett Wn''e 'o- day shot and killed his father-in-iaw' John Fisher, and neighbor, James Ray burn at Whites home, at Mason Ci'y, w Va. near here. He was In the act or shooting his wife and mother-m-iaw' when Edward Wallace, 9 passer-oy' rushed in and disarmed him. some time ago Whites wife went to the country to live with her parents. The shooting oc- curred today when the parents, accom- panied by Mrs. White and Raynurn, orove into Mason City to take Mrs. Wnite's furniture away, M s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02

Washington, April 1.-(speciaL)-rhis was inc Presidents pay day. And it was not an April fools pay day either' IL was the real thing to the tune or so'o1ooi
 Shortly after o'clock a treasury mes sanger iourne, ed from the money house .o t,,x Exo,t,ve Mansion and gave Sec retary Carpenter the warrant TUT Ni
 Taft's salary. r,ao,t oe
 The compensation of the Presioen' re oi the United States is now so'Voo per a.,z n',,,,e hmt tbe s25 900 for travelling expenses ~ n,,t ont This gives the Chief Executive ss a5o every month, but this month ne dld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Served With subpoenas.

New York, April 1.-Don s. Seitz, busi- ness manager of the World and Dumont Clarke, vice president of the Press Pub fishing company. were served today with subpoenaes calling for their appearance before the federal grand jury here to- morrow.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-11-18
WOMAN's BEST FRIEND

Woman owes an incalculable debt to
the labor movement. 1t has done for
her everything that it has for men. 1t
has raised her earning wage, cent for
cent and dollar for dollar, as IL has,
| raised the wages of the man toiler. 1t
has reduced her hours of labor in exactly
the same proportion as it has decreased
those of men. But the labor movement
has done more than ths-something that
no other movement, no other institution,
political, religious or economic, has done
it has made her the coequaI of man.
What church and state have persistently
refused, and do vigorously protest
| against, the labor movement has from
its very inception recognized fully and
! freely, to wit, woman 8 right to po-
litical, social and industrial equality.
The Difference to woman and the bene
fits which accrue to her with every step
of progress made by the labor movement
are not due, however, to any feelings of
either sentiment or pity for her. There
is nothing chivaIrous about the labor
| movement. The labor movement only
| recognizes the fact that women have got
to work nowadays right alongside Sf
men, and that therefore they must be
| dealt with as men. Economic conditions
| originally forced her to become his rival,
and he is now using every effort in his
power to make her his ally.
To this end her cause in the labor
| movement has been made identical with
his. Every trades union in any industry
which employs women at all admit them
on basis of perfect equality with its
members. The rules and bylaws of these
| innumerable local trades unions all over
the land declare for women $ political en-
franchiscmcnt
One obscure little trades union is doing
more for woman suffrage than all the
women s clubs in America combined, be-
cause it is necessity to the workingman
that his wife and sister shall henceforth
stand by his side. 1t is very important
! to the workingman-indeed, it is an alb
solute necessity that the working woman
shall make much money as he does
and that she shall not work an hour
longer.
Were this merely chivalrous senti
| ment on his part it would count for
little, but the feeling that inspires it is
the strongest human instinct-that of
sclfpreservation. A man must live, and
Il man cannot live nowadays by the
sweat of his brow unless the toll stained
woman is with him in his fight for the
principles and practice for which the
labor movement stands.