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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-27
Hetty MacDonaId's Birthday Party
BY G2GzabetA elliot

found herself very popular parsonage, walking home
in the midst of lively group gaily planning what they
found it somewhat difficult into the spirit of the
OCCASION her mind would wander to the question Of
it wouldbe received.
As she parted with Marion, the last 1.-THE group and
made the rest of her way alone ys heart sank lower.
How she going to face her mother and tell her
what she had done? She resolved that she would do it
her mind But when reached she saw ateonce
thet:tlnis no: time to5act on hersfesoluton
"Oh Hetty, child, thought you vuere never coming.
she said "P1ease right down and get more
be ali out Of It I ee nses knd yoad bssterke
Envy and Ony with yod tbs perfectly impossible for
Eetty thought to herself rather grmly I'm just-say
right out: Mother, Pm going to Fhave'a party Sat1r
But she thought better of it and started off her
rand with the TWINS ga trotting At her heels or ahead
released from teondsgs ofindooSs, and tta3sf four
five times each Block Of the way they pranced back
ways she could plan Of telling her mother what she had
and the twins the table to and the twins, and gen
eraI hurry and scramble TIL those little tnocoHsners
so r Sz as saa
faces that fety stayed for segera kisses and felt
mined Sa to ss awake HT her ss up n order
tosget the load of her mind but the quiet and darkness
and kiss her good night anything more till she Was
WaSncu N Dr1SnI 1nOEfAl8 SunSdlEfe Dy ncaSy
low thfnnpnig her on the face as II missed Orny
There never time IN the morning, when t1ere
always frantic rush to getthrough everything that had
obe done before time to go school, Hety started
off with her lunch and her books and the much heavier
burden ofblack care riding on her shoulder.
At school It was no better. AS her class assembled
sndset recess in the lively titter Of girls voices there
was an ever-fecurring refrain of ettys Macdoualds
party Hetty Macdonalds party" which poor Hetty
Thought would drive her mad.
On returning home strange serenity reisned in the
houee There visible till Hety went upstairs
and bound Virginia hard at work on her Latin the high
school ris being released hour earlier than those of
the lower grades
Where's mother7" demanded Hetty
She's gone" said Virginia, absentfE Aunt -Ruth's
Inland mother isto stay with her all night
Eettys heart fen like lead kH night In the morn
ing It would be too late Oh why hadneeshe told her
mother at first? How much worse it was have it all
come Upon her at the last rinute She worried
thateSe her sisters noticed her depression and said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-27

T any one had called Hety Macdonald's atten-
ton to the matter, she would have agreed that it
her grown-rt sister, tall pretty, blonde Christine;
and was scarcely less devoted to her second sister,
to the twins whose classic names, Ronulus and Remus
were always abbreviated to Ony and Envy, which was
hard to persuade Het that there ever had been or ever
would be again such darling mischievous lovable
Much as she loved the twins. there times when
Hetty found them rather trial They were only five,
needed the undivided attention of athletic with
muscles of steel and nervous system But Mrs Mac
very BUSY woman herself the sisters had divide the
care of the boys between them When ety came home
tine who had been less duty all day. and by
the twins too. for Het was much than the
consideration for others etc, which were far too much
of handicap for their free spirits o
was Hettys birthday She didn't remember having r1eri
rather nothing had been known about IL All the girls
in her Glass thsr birthdays came Touna had mad
and anticipation. Hetty had been asked the others
and had eagerly accepted the She k3e pew sfe
entertain the class She had said uc,as she dared
the subject at home received no encourage
Please Hstty dear, dqqt ask t9stave party this
;sns sa 10 nsT cx ssrp this rue
and then run down ard see wizt twns arc about
So H H9RPed s sDsso 9 sS. ,0 reeosn1ed g
hints by the family Bat though dropped at home the
theme persst6rtiy bobbed up at school
"Isnt next Saturday your birthday Hettyf asked
Marion Dodge at recess
The miserable f4etty; confessed tfist,t-was-
you'll be thirteen WORT ycuS went on mex
orable Marion. Going TO have party?
Don't bother. me- Marion" said Hetty, with unacrs-
toned ncyiiy. Eejust got to finish this map pc
fore school begins"
But the subject was-only postponed not abandoned
After school, girls were getting their hats
other girl opened II This time Il was Katherine Carter
You'll be thrxeen Saturday won't YOU Hetty7 " she
said isn't it fun tossye your birthday on Sat
urdaye You're gong t9 have party of coursef
"Yes HettY chffned in thee eager chorus; do tell
u.s. Are you, going to have psttyS"
Driven to the wall, HeJ realized tiiEt there wss
possibility of evadng the question She newer Knew
what spirit of took sudden possession OF her
Eyes" she SAID csimiys q am. All of you come Sat
urday afternoon. atsthFee O'Clock"
1aety
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-27

with such violence that the deadly OIL binding and suf-
locating would be shot forth to distance Of several
feet right into the face Of the enemy And Eaf let me
tell you, never good for the enemy!
WHY" demanded the Shanty Kid
But Uncle Andy only eyed him scornfully.
When Stripes, quite civlly looked the bear and
then went on TO smell around under the juniper bush
for that birds nest which didn't to be there, the
bear much puzzled. He put out his paw again,
loud and sharp, if that would brighten the quiet
stranger. But Stripes didn't mind noises like
that. His bright intelligent eyes the bear all
the time, you know, though he seemed 70 be so busy
hunting for that birds nest
go Pooh! said the bear to himself he's just plain
idot-thats what's the matter with him. III eat him.
anyway and he bounced forward, with paw uplittc5
intending to gather Stripes in like fat cricket
Here Uncle Andy was SO inconsiderate as 70 pause
The Shanty Kid clutched his arm
Well he went on presently, just at this moment
Stripes made If he going 10 away, after all
He whisled round, and jumped about two feet and his
fine tail flew up his back. and in that very instant
the bear thought the whole side of the hill had struck
him in the face.
He stopped with a bump, his went straight up
in the air. and he squaed-' Wah- ah, wall-- But IN
the middle OF these remarks he choked and stranSed
and fell to paving wildly his nose. trying TO get his
breath His eyes shut tight. and that deadly oil
chung like glue. His paws couldn't begin get II OFT
he fell to roofing his in the turf like pig, ana
blowing the with his whole face, fairly standing
on his head in his efforts all the time coughing aud
ct, 5 perfectly ridiculous bit there wa one
thee to la4gh at it bu' Stripes. d he vas too polite
He just stroled quietly to another bi 81 ard kept
looking for that birds And at last the bc1r what
open his eyes. He wallowed BIT more. and then sat
p, his full of dirt and moss and grass hanging
he did dislike HIMSELF As he sat there, linking how
he'd get away from himself, nc caught sight ot
Stripes strolling away quietly the brown illocs
Shifting back his launches he bli1ked at the little
,e:surelv black-and white figure.
And to think was going to eat thai! he said 70
himself sadly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-27


wv RUM" said Uncle Andy promptly, IN
less had gun
The Shanty Kid thought deeply for mo-
nent. He quite agreed with Uncle Andy
And what would you, do if little, teeny, back-and
white striped skunk came at you" he asked.
Run like sixVi" responded Uncle Andy, still more
promptly.
But seunies littlel" urged the Shanty Kid.
"Wili he bite7"
"Bite retorted Uncle Andy scornfuly He doesn't
have to- 1t appears to you don't know skunks very
Hull I" said the shanty Kid. eve smeit EN- But
smells can't hurt anybody"
With your notions of sSunks," answered Uncle
Andy, you're going to get yourself into heap of
trouble of these days I'd better tell you about what
happened once when small young skunk out walking
ali by himself in the aewy twilight happened meet
large young bear"
Now the Shanty kid had great respect for bears.
Hull" said he. what could he do to a bear?"
The little sktInlSs name" said Uncle Andy, paying
no heed to the interruption, was Stripes TerrorTaL
clear white stripes down his back each side of
his backbone. His tail was long and bushy, and
RED high IN graceful and he about the size
of halfgrown kitten Generally, he went hunting with
the rest of his family, for the Terror Tails affec
Tomato and fond of each others companonshp. But
each one does just he likes, in his way So
this evening telling about, little Stripes had
stroled of by himself the dewy hillocks catching
fat crckets in the dim twilight and hoping minute
that he might find ground sparrow's nest"
Did he rob birds nests ?? asked the Shanty Kid,
remembering that this of the deadly sins.
He certainly didi' said Uncle Andy, who didn't
like to be interrupted That is, when he had chance
Well, luck would have II, young bear
ing around the hiilocis that evening amusing himself
with the fat crickets. He wasn't very hungry, being
chuck-ful of the first bueberries He would sit back
on his launches, like tremendous overgrown black
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-27

sene with knot of black velvet high up in her yellow
hair pouring chocolate into the best cups and drop
ping generous dabs Of whipped cream on top Of each
There the enchanting little rolled sand
witches and brown and pink and green ice-cream.
There were even crackers to pull: But the Growing
glory massive white cake IN the center Of the
table. Hetty instantly recognized its fued cornce and
adornments she had in the conteconers
window only the day before. But wreathed with vivid
nasturtums and with thirteen red candles burning
dazzling circle upon it, it indeed glitterng vision
After it was all over, and Virginia had got out her
and taken the pretty group OF girls in their
white frocks out the piazza and happy Hetty had
received the last of the lovelest time the
incest party had" etc, and the last white froo
had huered away, the little girl few back to the din
ng-room, where her mother was busy clearing up
Dearest, darling mother, she cried, how good you
were l didn't deserve it I had been such sinner
But it the beautifulest real party How did you
manage it ="
Not word did Mrs. Macdonald say about the plans
she had given up for that Saturday afternoon the
economies she practise make up for the unusual
expense;
fully; but are so glad it such success, for
your sake, dear"
I'll never ask for any more parties again as long
I live" saideHetty, contritely. =
Oh yes, you WILL for good many, hope Never
neglect though, to consult your mother first for you
may be that if it is possible and she thinks it wise
you always depend upon her permission and help"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-27
the DARING OF STRIPES TFRROR-TAIL"
BY CHARLES G. D. RosERrs

: HAT would you do if bear came at you,
Uncle Andy ?" inquired the Shanty Kid.
RUM" said Uncle Andy promptly, I'M
less had gunl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09
News of AIicevjIle.

Alceville March 8.-(Special. 1.-The mar riage of Miss Molle Mayhew to MT. AL bert Basinger was somewhat of a sur- parties are well known throughout this section, having both been reared near here. They are among the most popular young people of this section, and their many friends are congratulating each. and wishing for them many long years of hap piness.
 President Cahns of the Alliceyille Oil and Manufacturing company is here to- day looking after affairs of the mill which has been In operation almost con- tinuously since 1t crushed the first seed as both a day and night force has been regularly at work from that time. The mill Is going to it's full capacity and quite good supply of products have been prepared.
 Superintendent Dickerson. of the Ala bama, Tombigbee and Norther1 railroad has arrived to take charge of the af- fairs of the office recently made vacant by the promotion of Alex Jackson who Is serving the road in the capacity of general freight and passenger agent at the main office in Mobile MT. Dicker son will not locate here, but will be stationed either at the terminus, Panola. or at Cochrane
 President Cochrane of the Alabama. Tombigbee and Northern railroad, left Sunday for Mobile after a short stay in Cochrane.
 The Farmers union has about com pieted its lodge room, which has been un- der construction for the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09
DALLAS WANTS ]
 GOOD ROADS MAI
TOWN AND COUNTY ARE INTbs ESTED IN IMMEDIATE IMPRov
 MENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY, ASK FOR GOVERNMENT ExPERl

Selma, March s.-(Special. )-Th's selma and Dallas County Good Roads ana Automobile association, which has taken an active interest in the subiect or good roads and through whose actiy lty sentiment is fast being built u f Tor an issue of bonds has written Sem ator Bankhead requesting his offN f Tn securing government road expe1tl 10 visit this county at an early date ana, after a trip over the county to adll dress a mass meeting of citizens. tellinJl them exactly what kind of roads vii, be best and the probable cost. Fol, lowing the visit of the expert will comel demand on the county commission CTS to employ road engineer of ex- perlence and knowledge and then when profile is made up of the roads de- sired to be built and the cost an cleo ton is to be held and the people will pass up on the issuance of $500 .0oO in bonds with which to do the work.
 Capt. w. M. Selden of Marene, county was visitor to the city todd.
 H. L. Mckee of the Talladega O phans' Home was in Selma yesterdss- and today in the interest of that iss stitution.
 J. L. Bishop has returned from t..,, to Missouri. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09

be called for Wednesday night to sn- stall the new city administration and turn over the city government to Mayor elect Murphree and his board of aIcer- men. City Clerk R. M. Wilbanks is clos ing up the work on the financial report of the outgoing administration and sne mayors report will also be ready for the special meeting so that the new admin istration will go into office fully advised of the cfty's condition and needs.
 At stockholders meeting of the Pep To-Lac company a report was submitted that was very gratifying, showing ..at good progress was made during the year despite the panic. It was decided to open new territory and push the sale or this popular drink as never before. As a result of the election of officers the rof- lowing were chosen:
 President, F. H. Cross.
 Vice president s. McGaughy.
 Secretary and treasurer, Edward Pick ard.
 Directors. E. H. Cross J. H. Cross. F L. Cross Edward Pickard, S. McGaugHy and Ferd Phillips
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men who asked where the explosion was. Having heard of none MT. Thorington took them to the treasury, where all was well and the watchmen having no trouble to report. The building by that time was surrounded by policemen, but no explo- sion was to be heard of anywhere. Who the man was who turned in the alarm was not then known.
 The officers are wondering if it was a joke MT Dowdell says the man who 'phoned gave his name as Fuller but he did not know him. He and other cit izens went to the building but found all well. It is thought that some report was heard that was some ways off, though there has been no return of anything il- legitimate along this line.
 pr. Knapp Demonstrating.
 pr. S. A. Knapp of the United States department of agriculture is holding a series of farm demonstrations at the rooms of the Commercial club, assisted by a large corps of h.s local Workers in the state. The subjects under discussion include the following: Soil, fertilizers, seed, cultivation, forage and crop rota- tion, pastures, gardens, fruits and CO. operation.
 Jewellers Assign.
 The assignment of Sherwood & Bartlett. jeyelers, is a source of much regret to the local business world, as both are very popular young fellows Sherwood was for years with c. L. Ruth & Son. while MT. Bartlett worked in the First National bank. It is thought that they may be able to get on their feet agarl soon.
 Torrey Meeting Results.
 It is figured tnat there were 1911 con verts out of the series of revivals con fa1 fot hx, Dr and associates, at the auditorium end ing Sunday night. The collection for Dr. Torrey amounted to about $1000 The great preacher said that the revival ought to and would go right along, he being of the opinion that the interest aroused would mean a continuation of effort.
 Captain koIb Grateful.
 Capt. R. F. Kolb, who S-as been men, toned as a possible candidate for com missioner of agriculture says, in a let ter to the Montgomery Journal, that he is very grateful for the many kind things that have been said about him. He says that if he is made to believe that he is the choice of the people he will make the race, though he would not enter a scramble for it.
 News of the Capitol.
 George w. Green. recently elected to the position of tax collector of Shelby coun- ty, to take office in August. has been appointed to fill out the term of Col lector Brasher, who died recently.
 Hugh Morrow of Birmingham was at the capitol Monday, reading law. He put 1t this way to a reporter: Don't 20 and write a whole lot that I have said<' Pressed, he continued, "No, not even a little"
 Private Secretary to the Governor J. D. McNeel has gone to Talladega to move his things over. He will soon be house. keeping at the capital city of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09
Housing Ovation to Taft.

Wasnington, March S.-President Taft was given a rousing ovation tonight when ne entered box at local theatre to witness "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary The orchestra played America and the audience applauded for fully five minutes, MT. Taft smilingly acknowIedg- ing the greeting. Mrs. Taft, MT. and Mrs. Moore of Cincinnati house guest at the White House. and Lieutenant Reed, IT. s. N., were in the party. Mrs. Taft was hostess at a box party in the afternoon at the Paderewski recital. The party included Mrs. A. M. Moore, Mrs Nicholas Anderson Mrs. Charles Ander- son and Miss Torrey. the President s aunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09

weapons" docketed against him. The of- ficer exhibited the gun" he had taken off the person of the defendant It was a blue steel affair, made long ago, with signs of much use, and bore like a wash pot with all the cylinders loaded. Mayor Oliver asked the pistol toter, Ara you guilty or not guilty?" The culprit replied that he was guilty. Then said the court, Tt is worth hundred dollars to carry that sort of pistol and that's what I will fine you"
 Ross Crane the sketch artist, comes to the local city school lyceum on Thursday evening and gives the third number in the course. Such has proverI the popularity of this course that the1 committee find themselves compelled to' limit the ticket sale to but 50 additional. tickets. A sufficient number of season. tickets have been sold to fill the presen chairs and but 30 additional chairs cal be placed in the library auditorium
 It is greatly desired that more booh1 on Alabama history be placed in the Carl negie-Jemison library. There is a deartl' of works relative to Alabama and itl history in the collection. Neither Pickei { Garrett, Brewer, Smith, Riley, nor af other history of our own state as yA has been contributed, but the library
 young yet and it can be asserted thu this matter will be remedied as sofh as the need becomes known tc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09
PI l. E S Quickly Cur e q
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 The way to prove what this great rem edy will do in your own case is to just fill out free coupon and send to us and you will get by return mail a free trial treatment of Pyramid Pile Cure.
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News of the Capitol.
Demands Are Refused.

Houston, Tex, March S.-The final re- ply of the road to the grievance com mittee of the order of Railway Conduct ors' who urged Conductor Stockwell of the El Paso division, discharged because or breach of discipline, be reinstared was given by. Vice President Thornwerl Fay of the Southern Pacific railroad to- day, declining to accede to the demands. While it is stated that efforts to ad- just the matter will be continued by the committee of the conductors, further con- ferences are not probable, nor is strike possible, the conductors of the road nay ing voted adversely on this proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09
Niuht Rider Case Delayed.

Tiptonvile Tenn, March S.-Because of the illness of A. Pierce, chief counsel for the defense, the case of Will Watson, alleged leader of band of night riders, who whipped J. F. Wynne, an aged man, will not be taken up until the July term of court. Announcement to this effect was made by Attorney General Caldwell when the case was called for trial today. Watson is under indictment under the Ku Klux act, capital offense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-09
Shot Dead In a Quarrel.

Vidalia, Ga, March so. G. Moore, a prominent lumberman was shot to death on the street here today by W. l.. Darby, another well known business man. The men quarreed over a pus- mess matter. Moore slapped the face of Darby. The latter drew his pistol and shot Moore down. Darby fled, but was later captured in a swamp two m;ses from this place. hidden beneath a pi.e O, logs. He was placed in Toombs county Jail.