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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

MAYBE. Fame is such a fieeting thing Greatness makes a slight stir; Maybe some day folks will ask Who the deuce the Wrights were!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

.she missed every shot"
 That seems to prove that the man didn't owe her anything"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The Carnegie commission has re- gently increased our stock of heroes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
so HE WOULD.

so HE WOULD. "It is reported that Trixie Friganza gur- gled when she got 5000 damages from an automobile f1rm' "A man would have Jbeen tempted to guzzle.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

In northern cities they complain it Is too cold even to kick against the umpire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Nevada regrets that she has no sea coast that she can fortify against the Japanese feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

TRIAL BY PISTOL. T see where an Indiana landlady emp tied a pistol at one of her boarders because she thought he owed her money. Any damage dope?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Nelson ". Aldrich outweighs and outrates at present eighty mlllions of the American people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

MT. Roosevelt has not yet met an uncowed lion in a real untrod jungle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

DISTRESSING SUBJECT. What is the saddest picture you ever saw, Mr. LazimanT' ''Millet's Going to Work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
A LONG ONE, roc

A LONG ONE, TOO. If women ever get the votes Which now they hope to gain, Some day the White House may be swept By a presidential train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 142l G street. N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The Wrights do more flying than talking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
AN OPTIMIST.

'TTe seems to be very hopeful per- son."
 eYes. indeed He never gives up till the last man Is out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
WRONG TIME TO KISS.

Did you ever see fishing smack cap- size?"
 No, but I once saw boat turn over as the result of a fishing smack"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

No communication will be published with out its auth hor's name. Re1eetec manuscript will not bs returned unless stamps are inclosed for that purpo~'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The age is not so progressive after all, for Bulwer Lytton made $75,000 from the sale of a novel 50 years ago.
 Deliver did not hesitate to talk back to Aldrich, and the rest of the re- publieans may yet regain their cour- age.
 The Iowa idea is asserting itself in the Senate nowadays. Neither Iowa senator is doing any gumshoeing. Before we begin to talk to the Mar tians We should first discover a sub jeet that would interest them.
 
 Walker Weston is in Missouri, where the people have to be shown legs that can reel off 68 miles a day. The people of Persia should cut the string attached to the constitution the Shah has just granted them. The United States is the only coun- try in the world that taxes the cloth ing of a workingman.
 
 Nelson ". Aldrich outweighs and outrates at present eighty millions of the American people.
 
 Nevada regrets that she has no sea coast that she can fortify against the Japanese feet.
 In northern cities they complain it Is too cold even to kick against the umpire.
 The Wright brothers are the ones that have made Dayton, Ohio, famous.
  The Carnegie commission has re- gently increased our stock of heroes. MT. Roosevelt has not yet met an uncowed lion in a real untrod jungle. The Wrights do more flying than talking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala postoffce as second-class matter unoeF act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

R. L. o'Neal. Jr., and 2. p. Morgan are the only authorized travelling rep resentatives of The AgeHerald In us circulation department.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
Mr.. ]. r. Brumby Entertains
with Christmas Dinner

Tuesday evening Mr.. J. r. BrumbJ
gave dinner followed by dancing tc
the members of the last summers camp
ing party as Powder Springs including
the chaperones, Mr.. and Mrs. Hill Hall
and Miss Bessie Blood worth of Birming-
ham.
Fourteen guests surrounded the
table which was decorated in yule-
tide colors. In the center stood q
green Christmas tree whitened with
snow and fourteen red and green
candles in crystal holders with little
flames like blossoms under the white
lights above alternated around the
table-one for each guest. A delicious
course dinner was served, carrying out
the color scheme the salad being in
red apples on lettuce leaves and the
minis were red and green. All during
the dinner string band played softly
and afterward furnished music fer
dencing,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
DANISH INDIGESTION
And Rich, Red Blood and Per-
feet Health will Follow.

Any stomach ailment, including all
forms of indigestion, can be promptly
cured by using Mi.o-na tablets, a scien-
tif1c treatment unsurpassed.
1t stops fermentation belching of
gas and tasteof sour food and sick head :
aches almost Immediately.
Mi-o-na has cured thousand of hone
less cases, and it's mighty power to in.
vigorate and restore the stomach to
perfect condition is known wherever
the English language ia spoken.
Mi-o-na cures by building up-by
banishing the cause. 1t cures sea and
car sickness and vomiting of pregnancy
almost Immediately. r K Butler Sons
d 20. sell Mi o-na for SO cents a large
box, and guarantees it to cure or
money back.
"Mio-na relieved the distressed and
miserable condition of the stomach
and became able TO eat and properlv
digest my food. Malcolm Smith
London, Ont
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
Entertainment For
Presbyterian Sunday School

Tuesday evening thr children of the
Presbyterian Sunday Scaool were most
charmingly entertained in very I'M
usual way.
After singing by the smaller chill
dren and recitations by Misses Allene
Fields and Helen Faw, Mr.. George
Montgomery issued real lunch room
checks to all the children ARD they
proceeded to e. counter decorated with
holly from which Mrs. Campbell WAL
lace and the twelve ladies of her Sun
day School class handed plates contain
ing dainty lunches of turkey, beaten
biscuit, tiny pickles, cheese straws and
one small SNOWFALL of cake.
Then other checks entitled the guests
to fish in a pond conducted by Mrs.
Horace Field and Miss Jessie Sylves-
ter in which various toys without fins
foated and were caught. Most of the
toys for the boys were contrived to
make noise which is dear to their
ears. The girls hooks caught in bas-
ksts and dollies for the most part.
There are about one hundred small
pupils in this school besides the grown
up classes, and the large gathering en-
joyed the evening heartily and feel
very grateful to the good ladies who
worked 80 unselfihly to furnish the en-
tertainment.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. George D. Campbell, publisher
of the Demopolis Times, of Demopolis.
Alabama, is spending the holidays
with his sister Mrs. Pete Smith. Mr.
Campbell has many friends in the city.
His father, Judge John G Campbell,
was Ordinary of Cobb county for forty
years. -
Mr.. and Mrs J T. Corloy celebrated
Christmas day with beau. iful dinner,
their guests including MIR and Mrs
Montfort and Mr., Merrell, of Carriers
vile, Mrs 81. B. Anderson, Misses
Martha White and Mary Brown Ander-
son, of Covington, and Miss Adele
Carter.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
Services at St. James.

Rev. Charles Noyes Iyndell will not
be away from the city Sunday as he
expected, and there will be services at
81 James church at eleven in the
morning with sermon By the rector.
There will be services at four O'Clock
in the afternoon instead of Sc ven in the
evening, as the rector, upon consulta-
tion with the vestry decided to accept
the new years invitation to be present
Sunday night at he Pfesby terian
Church,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
MISS MAUDE FOSTER.
PIANO instructor

FEH4VV HTVoIkUNIIUNs
Miss FaW's Private School
STUDIOS and
204 Kennasaw Avenue.
Course A-Two private lessons per week
class lessons in harmony and
musical theory.
Course B-Musical kindergarten. In
struction given in classes.
This course includes thorough drill in
the rudiments of music; development ;
and strengthening of the muscles OF
fingers, wrists and arms by finger gymf
nastics and table technic; ear training.
expression and movement; harmony.
Recita.s are frequently given, afford
ing pupils opportunity and training for
public appearance.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31

Arny PERSONS iiol themselves affect,
ed y ilh.a mrsiatrnt cough after an al
tesk ~ Iluerz, A. this eoueh can
~ prHsptly rufsr hy he nee oi Chan,
hefiain'. 90 ush Remedy y should not
be- Alhaaed 10 fun on nriH IL bernmes
l'"nhl"'nnls. seld hy ,iaf Deg Co.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
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LOCAL NEWS

Congressman Gordon Lee was in the
city Monday.
Miss Cora Brown is a guest of Miss
Laura Margaret Hoppe.
Miss Annie Smith, of Blakely, is the
guest of Mrs. George Sessions.
Miss Rossiter Collins, of Macon, is
Visiting Mrs Ralph Northcutt.
Governor Brown and family are
spending few days at the Whitlock
House.
Mr.. Clifton Corley, of Tennllle has
returned home accompanied by his
sister, Miss Pauline Corley.
On January lst Hugh Manning will
move his market to the store building
formerly occupied by Benson & Son.
Phone lao.
On January 1st. Hugh Manning will
move his market to the store building
formerly occupied by Benson & Son
Phone 40.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Williams, of
Atlanta spent the holidays with their
daughter Mrs H, L Brandon on At
lanta street.
On January 1st Hugh Manning will
move his market to the store building
formerly occupied oy Benson 4 Son
Phone l40.
The members of the Neighborhood
Bridge Club will entertain at a night
bridge at the home of Mrs. George
Keeler, Friday night,
Mrs. Dan Anderson is at home after
pending two weeks III Tallahassee,
where she went to attend the funeral
OF her brother-in-law, Mr.. ). T.
Perkins.
!. Judge Morris was walking along the
"a few days ago and found a
snaigce WHICH the owner,
II MAO his residene\
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-31
TRAGEDY AT MACON.
Man Kills His Wife, Mother-in-Law
and Self.

Man Kills His Wife, Mother-in-Law
and Self.
Macon, Ga.-Despondent and in an
ugly mood following excessive intoxi-
cation, Edward B. Afford shot and in
stantly killed his wife, seriously in
jured his motherfn-law, Mrs. Martha
Exum, then turned his pistol on him
self, firing one bullet into his right
temple and another into his right
lung. inf1icting injuries which will re-
suit in his death.
Attracted to the place by FIVE sue
cessive shots, Officer r. L. Thomas
would also have fallen victim before
Affords pistol except for the fact that
all five cartridges had been previous
ly fired.
Tried to Kill Officer.
As the officer walked up the bank
to the place where the three bodies
lay beside a fence, Afford, PROSTATE
upon the ground and groaning with
pain, turned and snapped his revolver
into the policeman'S face.
At the Macon hospital the surgeons
stated that Mrs. Exum would recover.
She was shot through the feshy part
Of the left arm, and through the neck.
Affords death is but matter of a
few hours.
Tried to Kill Himself Before.
Afford was an employee of the
3fassee-Felton Lumber con pany and
wAas a steady workman He was un.
1der the influence of liquor for several
days, but had become sober. Two
months ago he attempted suicide by
sRg morphine. Several years ago
attempted to Jake his own life
: !
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
100000 TREES PLANTED.
That Il the Record of the Forestry
Service for Ono Year.

The trees used in the national expert
nents in reforestation are grown at eight
government nurseries in the existing
national forests out West. These eight
stations now contain over 100000 trees
from one 10 three years old
The preliminary stage Of forest plant
ing within the national forests is now
past, says Moodys Magazine. and several
Of the planting stations have produced
trees OF sufficient size TO plant directly
on the permanent site About 100000
trees were planted during the winter and
spring % lso7.
At the nursery in the Dismal River
national forest more stock has reached
an age suitable for planting than at the
other stations. This nursery contains
approximately 25O0.Cm trees
The species largely in use up 10 this time
are Western yellow pine and jack pine
Other species. chiefly Scotch pine. Nor
way pine and Douglas fir arc being
tested in the HSrseTy and in experimental
plantation
The state forests Of SaxOny, conpris-
ing 45A000 ACRES. are ~ charge Of a for
estry bureau. ~ yearly expense which
averages 3 Cor each acre. but such is the
extent and value Of the timber and other
products. that the net yearly revenue
averages $50 an acre. after 6eductinr
al expenses. The appropriation OF the
United states for the Bureau OF Forestry
is So Insignificant that IL amounts to
little less than cent for each acre.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
Know There
Is a REWARD for All
Human EndeapOr
ConscientiouSly Perse-
pered in-CourageAn-
nounced for Next Sun
days Contest.
BY TIE oPTIHIsT.

should Ike to be able to personally
thank each and every member OF The
Washington Herald Optimist Club fo- the
beautiful and helpful page on Content
ment- last Sunday. At no time previous
" have 7 regretted so keenly that there
were not prizes enough for every one I
am sure the reading Of that page did you
all good: II certainly did me. The oontri-
bottoms were so heartfelt and 20 entirely
within the spirit Of our hopeful and help
ful brotherhood that 10 one could help
being benefited You viii find the page
this week also fun Of messages of help
fulness-
Faith is the very herolsm and enter
prise Of intellect Faith Is not passivi5y.
bu, a faculty. Faith is power, the nate
rial Of effect. Faith l. kind OF winged
intellect The great workmen Of history
have been men who beliered ike giants
n Walking by Path by Dr Charles
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
FATE OF CURIOUS COUGARS.
Big Washington Cats that Were In
clined TO he Too Observing

Frcn TIE Ses,tle Pcs7-Iu,ell1eencer.
Several weeks ago. a cougar -,sas,,--
ing over eight feet IN length. followed
Miss Mary Burr. the teacher Of the sobool
al Messiers. In the edge Of the Rainier
forestry reserve. from near the school
house. until she met with forestr, ran
ger. who. with others SubSeouentI, ran
down and killed the animal saturday
Miss Burr went 10 visit ne.ghbor and
suddenly became aware tnat another. cou-
gar was following her Sire first saw the
animal ahead OF her. hut later she saw #
in the path behind She huFrie,i ahead
10 her destipation. and a hunting parrv
composed Of J. Y tyvN and 4 Fenron-
with several dogs. started in pursuit
The dogs found the trail Of the cougar
and after following a snort distance trees
il Cook shO1 and wounded the animal
which dropped 20 the ground and was
pounced upon by the dogs II Instantly
killed one Of the dogs with its terrible
claws and teeth. thor gh Cn@k aad Fen-on
we're both trying 20 shoot IL. but in the
scuffie between it and tne dogs found but
little opportunity to 20 s. without shoot
ING tne dogs finally mortaily
woUnding The amin & nearly killed
smother one of tht
The cat measured n, ariy eight feet
being not quite 50 large sz the cat killed
several weeks ago. Neither or the cou-
Ears attempted any depredatiorc. their
chief objects being. apparently. 20 satisfy
their curiosity 20 follow and observe
people.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
CARNIVAL PLANS PROGRESS
Eagles Arrange Interesting Pro
Ernmme from Way TO II.

Eagles Arrange Interesting Pro-
Ernmme from Way ? TO Il.
Arrangements aye completed for the
opening Of the Eagles Grand Carnival
and Animal Show. May ,
The tents VIII be stretched on the
grounds formerly occupied by the old
Baltimore and Ohio depot
Thousands OF vari-coIored electric lights
VII illuminate the giIded fronts Of the
tents. wherein may he seen the most
beautiful the most wonderful - o. the
most thrilling sights ever witnessed.
Probably the most distinctive feature Is
The wild animal show which contains
some acts that are really th-irers-
I. Belle Sallca dances among thp lions.
Madam MsrCelIe. with her trained lions
tigers. and jaguars- displays wonderful
power OF control
One Of The most attractive and excIt-
inC features of the carnival win 10 The
daring leap % Harry Six. who dives from
a platform IIG feet high into tank Of
water three and 2 half feet deep. blind
folded
Midget is wonderful little character
nc Is not ward tail KS name *. Prince
Nichoi. and hs claims 10 be a Russian
prince.
Mamie. billed as the FIRE and se-pentine
dancer, has warm. enthusiastic receptions
Wherever she has appeared. Other fea-
tUTes are the Crystal Maze. the streets
of cairo. the Johnstown Flood. the human
butterfly and Oriental mystery. the Kat.
zenJammers. the COW with the human
skin. and the four greatest horses in the
world
here VIII be gTaTd concerts every dav
N 'front.' or the animal show. The ca-ni-
val viii cease MAJ l.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
DICKINSON AND HIS VIEWS
Sketeh of and Lnterpien with New Cabinet Officer.

and a celebrated criminal lawyer. ]
have heard my grandmOther talk OF him
many times While he VAS child three
of his brothers were killed by Indiaa-s.
His mother wanted him 20 be physician,
but he studied law and became a member
Of the kentucky legislature. where he
had a debate with Henry Clay on cur
rency and banking
After serving as chief justice OF ken
tucIy he resigned his Office. because the
salary was inadequate for the needs OF
his family. and removed 10 Nashville 10
practice law II is said that he defended
105 persons charged with murder. only
one Of whom went 70 The gailOws.
In the United States Senate, TO which he
was elected three times. he vas chair
man Of the Judiciary Committee. While
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25

my recollection is. you were making pies
or doing something OF that sort / hope
you are we'll and DrOspeTinE
i was in columbus. Miss. our old
home, the other SAY" the leitsr con
tinGed and went down TO the T0mbig-
bee River where we used 10 so swim
ming. and also Afeores Creek Jimmie
Harrison. Tom Frsnklin. and Ed Sher-
m7n Gre living there Most OF the other
bOys are scattered around the world or
have lied. Old Mr.. Harrison IS stiH llv-
ing he Is ninety-f0ur years of age and
his son. Atwel, is seventy, and looks
IKE q boy
MY fathers house looks pretty much
ike il used 20. except that they have cut
down the mimosa trees and the cedar
hecge around me yard. snd The China
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
FAITH.

There was never found in any
age Of the world either phiIOsO-
Pher Or sect, or law or discipline.
which did so highly exaIt the
public good a. the Christian
faith.-BaeO=.
Faith and works are necessary
10 our spiritual life as Chris
tians, as soul and body are 10
our natural life az men, for
faith Is the soul Of religion, and
works the bOdy-COitoE.
Faith is the subtle chain that
biHds us 20 the Infinite.-Hrs. +.
o. smith.
Faith makes as, and not we Its
aEd fsith makes sts own forms.
Emerson.
Faith i nothing but spiritual
lied ImaEinstiSn.-H. W.Beeeher.
perfect faith would lift uS
absolutely above fear, md that
faith Is obedience. not COM
piIHHee- The principal part Of
faith Il PatIeBce.-G. Macdonald.
Faith Is smOnE men what
gravity is smenE planets and
stIns--DarkhurSt.
Faith - mind Rt Its best, Ifs
brTVcSt. and Its hercest. FaEfh
II thought heroine poetry. aud
absorbing unto itself the SOULS
great passions. Faith - intel
lcCf carried up 10 its tTaBxhEure-
mint Faith Is the heroISm Of
iuteiIecf.-Parkaur
Faith + the force of Iife.-Toi-
stoI
Fsith in the root of All good
works. 4 root tIaat produceth
nnfhinE iE dead Our life must
HBswer for our faifh.-T. Wilson.
True faith ucr hIddeth nor
abideth form.-BaiIey.
The saddest thing that can he
fan q soul
Is whea Il loses faith IN God
and man.-
And We shall be made truly
wise II we b~-~ made content;
eOHteHt. too. not Only with what
We can uHdcrSttnnG. but content
With What NC dc net usdcr-
StHnd-fhr hsbit cf mind which
fheoio@ianS eqsII-and righSIy-
faith In God.-ChaS. Kingsley.
Faith IL the key that unIOcks
the cabinet of Gods treasures;
the kings messenger from the
celestial world. to bring all the
supplies we need out Of the full
ness that there Is In Chrfst.-J.
stephens.
Faith is the subtle chain that
binds us fo the InAHite.-Nrs. r.
Oakes Smith,
Faith builds a bridge across the
gulf Of Death.
To break Fhe shock blind nature
cannot shuu.
And lands thought smoothly on
the further shore
-h OuBE.
Faith T. the substance Of
things hoped for. the evidence
Of things not seea-BibIe-
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25

sireS one for a friend that he will not
hesitate 20 apply for e. either az the
cf41ce or through the mail I want every
one who takes an interest iG our helpful
brotherhood 10 have one 81 these buttons
l. is most gratifying 10 see people wear
ing them all about the CiJy. 7 hope II
any one Of the club members sees a
stranger wearing the club button he VIII
not hesitate 70 speak 20 him and 70 shake
hands, because that Is one OF the objects
and uses Of the club. 30 draw closer to
gether the people who can meet on the
common ground OF optimism.
One of the club members. Dr.. E X
GOldsbOrough. who won one OF the 81
prizes last week. writes ne that he. too.
wishes 20 donate his prize 20 the Chill
dren-s Fresh Ar Fund DIT. GolZsbor-
ough's prize was for "Contentment ard
I am sure ne has exempliSed his content
ed spirit by this little gift. which means
so much 70 the poor children who are
taken into the country in the hot weather.
This optimiSt was perfectly content 10
win the prize. TO feel that his efforts had
met success The fruits OF his endeavor
he freely gives TO the poor.
Don't forget that next weeks contest
vii he on Courage another OF the
topics selected from the suggestions sent
in by the club members You viii readily
see that It is q fruitful subject for the
clubs philosophy I want 10 hear from
everybody on this interesting topic
think when you read the contribution
sent in by MT. Charles n. BulIs. OF Alex
andria. Va. sou viii agree with me that
no is entitled 10 this weeks first prize.
The selection - C1e that made q singu-
larly helpful impression upon me and
want YOU al % have the benefit Of It.
y stood and watched nv ships 20 out.
Each one by one unmooring free.
And the time the quiet harbOr filed
With food TIDE from the sea.
Niy gallant ships they sailed away
over the shimmering sea
stood at watch for many a day
But oniy one came back 10 me
Fcr Joy was caught by Pirate Pain.
tsope ran upon a hidden reef.
md Love took FIRE and foUndered fast
In whelming seas OF grief.
Fs.th came at last. storn-beat and torn,
But recompensed me all my loss.
For as cargo safe she brought
crown linked with a cross
To Mrs E u. Frank. or rs c street
northeast. 7 have awarded the second
prize OF & Tor the following contribution:
Faith * TIE spiritual fiber and sinew
OF our earthly selves. Aceosted constant
Is by sorrows. temptations. and Eiarsss-
ing trials. we can I've without it. b1t
there viii be lacking that wonderful
peace and solace faith alone affords.
When prone TO skepiicisn1, devote little
time each day to intro and retrospecti0n.
Contemplate the eve--pressnt mysteries
in nature, fstaoulless 10 the human mind.