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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

JOr1ty. There was a vast fortune u stake. In plain words, his father ha0 forbidden the marriage. He had se- lected another one to be the wife of his son. Jane was born in the second year of their welded life It was of course important that the fact should be kept secret I am in closing slip of paper containing the names of the minister, the doctor and the nurse who afterward attended her, together with the record of death. It is more convenient to handle than this bulky letter. which I trust you will destroy. You will also find the name of the hospital in which Jane was born and where her mother died ten days later. I may say in this con nectiOn that not one of the persons mentioned knew the true name of the young mother. nor were they sure of the fact that she was a wife. Her gravestone in the old cemetery bears Her father never knew the truth. : |"
 What I did in the premises need not be told. That is a part of my past. learned how the cowardly young father, glad to be out of the affair so easily, hired the nurse to leave the baby on the doorstep. Then l went to the banker whose son he was. I had absolute proof of the mar riage. He paid me well to keep the true story from reaching the public The son was whisked abroad, and he afterward married the girl of his fa- ther's choice. l do not believe that he has ever given a thought to the where abouts or welfare of his child. 1t was her heritage of caste!
 "If Jane cares to claim her rights as this mans lawful daughter, proof is ample and undeniable. fancy, how ever. she will find greater joy as the daughter of David Cable. Her own father has less of a heart than yours, for, after all. my son, love you be- cause you are mine. Love me If you can. have nothing else left that care for. Remember that I am al. ways your loving father,
 JAMES BANSEMER."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
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How Titles Rise,


 Titles have their value. 'Here, boyy' said the drummer as he handed a dollar bill to the bellboy at the hotel in Atlanta. 'T1ke q dime out of this for bringing up that ice water"
 'fYes, cap'n," answered the boy as he saluted.
 "And, by the way, boy" continued the drummer, "if you will go down and get me some more letter paper you may keep a quarter out of that dol lar.'
 Right away, majah, right away. I'll shuah bring you that ah stash nery," replied the boy as he bowed low.
 And while I think of it, boy," re marked the knight of the grip, 'ff you can bring out my trousers and have them pressed and back here inside of an hour you can keep a half dollar of that dollar"
 "Ah suttinly can do dat @ah same, colonel-'deed An kin!" quickly replied the youth as he turned to go toward the door.
 'Wait minute now, boy," Mir. Sam pies said as he walked over to his trunk, eff you can take out this suit and have it pressed and back here in time for me to go to the Bijou tonight I'll let you keep every. cent of that dol lar"
 General" said the boy, his eyes bulging out of their sockets, ''I'n dc dat shuah. general, or give you all that money back" - Philadelphia North American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

suddenly he sprang to his feet and dashed across the room to the tele- phone.
 "She will die of joyr' he half sobbed in the transports of exhilaration. Five minutes later he was on his way to her hotel. clutching the priceless letter in his bare fingers deep down in his over coat pocket. He had shouted over the phone that the good news would not keep till morning, and she was waiting up for him with MT. and Mrs. Cable. consumed by curiosity.
 This letter." he gasped as he entered the room-''from father He's written, Jane, everything. I knew he would.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

wANTED.-To rent or buy five or more acres with buildings. convent ent to trolley or R. R. station. State
 location. price and full particulars.
 Address. Country, care of Bridgeport Farmer. B 8 bsp at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

Itching piles provoke profanity. but profanity won't cure them. Doan's Ointment cures itching. bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffer- ing At any drug store. *246
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC SURGICAL APPLIANCES fashioned on hand looms to individ. ual requirements. Requisites for physicians. nurses. hospitals. will liam Snowden. No. 6 Taylor Block, 1119 Broad street. A practical ex- perience of over 25 years. Telephone 997 29 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
INSTRUCTION

PIANO REPAIRING-Now is the time to have your piano put in per- feet condition. Our workmen are not busy and we can give you a very low figure now. Let us tell you how much it will cost. Drop postal or Call. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main St. L6 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
Business Opportunities

Our speciality is Business Propos,- tions of all kinds: stores. factories, cafes realty, etc., bought, sold, ex- changed: city or country. Informa- tion confidential. MacDaniel & Co. Business Brokerage, PIP Warner Build ing. Bridgeport. H7sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

FOR SALE.-10O tickets. 25 cents each for 3rd annual ball of Live Oak Camp. Woodmen of the World, Eagles Hall. Monday evening. Feb.
 15th A. D. Rose. State Manager, 2O9- 211 Meigs Bldg. B 12 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS with you. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at the Eagles Nest for a smile Cor. East Washington Ave. and No. Main St.. J. J. Ra- leigh. Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

IF YOU want an exterminator for all kinds of bugs and insects, why not get one that has $1.0oo guarantee.
 l14 Kossuth St. U6136
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS

wANTED.-To rent or buy five or more acres with buildings. convent ent to trolley or R. R. station. State location. price and full particulars
 Address. County. care of Bridgeport Farmer B 12 b"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

MONEY FURNISHED SALARIED PEOPLE without security or cof- lateral, easy payments. Offices in 62 principal cities. Save yourself money by getting my terms first
 D. H. Holman, Room 47 Taylor Building, 46 Cannon St. B3 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

SATURDAY SPECIAL AL-shoulders. Sc: Dairy Print, Nc: B. K. Flour, 75c; Canned Corn. 7c: Canned Pears. 7c; [ Tomatoes So: Jar Bacon. 15c; Mixed Nuts. 10c: Large Can Pineapples. 1Oc
 The Coe & White Go. B12 b&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
Internal Hemorrhoids Cured

By a painless local treatment. No surgical operation, the patient not de- tained from his or her regular occu- nation, and no fee required until cure is accomplished. For further infor- nation enquire of, or write to
 CHARLES GOTTHARDT
 154 Burroughs St. A29 tf+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND shoes fsr sale Repairing neatly and prompts.
 ly dono at lowest prices Nathan Hartman, 72 State street. 4 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
MONEY TO LOAN

NEED MONEY ?-Call. write or pnons the Bridgeport Loan Co.,, 110 War. ner Bldg. S3 Fairfield avenue. and we will send you the money. Our terms the easiest. loans the most liberal.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

WE SELL everything in asbestos. J.
 F. Welsh. successor to Feeney 6
 Welsh. U 61 3 c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

MONEY ADVANCED TO CONDUC. TORS, engineers, firemen, trainmen, clerks, letter carriers, mail clerks, school teachers, bookkeepers, cash iers, mechanics and others. Strictly confidential Heffron Co.,, Room
 301 Meigs Bldg. GIT eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
UP-TO-DATE TAILORS

DO YOU WANT to have your clothinE
 cleaned. pressed. repaired. or altered. The we'll known Middle street tailor will do the job neat. quick and req sonabIe. Matthias Sajben. custom tailor. g Middle street. between Lafayette and Fremont Hotel. Fridge
 port. Conn. B7s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
CARPET CLEANING

Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning
 and Fluff Rug Works Has Removed to 236 StratfOrd Ave.
 O. w. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA, Mgr. Telephone 132S-3 ..S23 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
PERSONAL

MADAM, CARLYN, the great English C1airvoyant and Palmist, tells all you wish to know. Can be consulted at 947 Broad St. B12 SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
The Best Rents for the price

R-NTS IN ALL PARTS of the c|TY MadiEon Avenue, North Avenue, Wood Avenue, ElmwOod Avenue, Grove Street, Beechwood Avenue, Warren Court, Carroll Avenue, Beardsley Street, William Street, Brooks Street.
 Call and Look Over Our List
 ANDERSON 6 CO.,.
 052 MAIN ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
BOWLING
FURNITURE

BEDDING, STOVES. nousefurnlshings, cash or on easy terms Your credit is good, ask for prices and -erms. The Sterling Fur niture Co.,. 1287 Main St. Tel 923-2.
 B 22 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
ROOMS TO LET

TO RENT-Large> front room; also hall room, with steam heat. gas, hot and cold water. in room. 469 State St. s 16 s"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13
FEMALE HELP WANTED
MALE HELP WANTED

NEN-$15 weekly at home; send stamp Calyx Supply Co.,. Detroit. Mich.
 U4 stf 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

DRAFTSMEN, mechanical architec- tural or structural, are always in demand at good salaries; ten young men wanted to join club to learn drawing, at home evenings: instru- ments furnished. Address c. s. K., Box 828, City. UPS elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

SOLICITOR WANTED.-Young man over 25 years of age, of neat ap- pearance and ability. Business ne- cessitates seven hours hard work a day. Compensation $23O0 a. week to start. Room 5S Windsor Hotel
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

FOR RENT-The office formerly oc- cupied by the late Dr. Norvai Smith, No. 4S6 Shelton St. This is a splen- did spot for physician. There is nice practice. worked up for the past two years, and the rent for the of flee is very reasonable. Inquire. Fl. L. Blackman & Son. Room 105 War ner Bldg. S2 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-13

FOR RENT-One store and rent,
 1786 Main St. HIS eff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Personal and General.

The choir of St. Anthony's Catholic church will meet Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. H. J. Krlbs on Ensley Highlands.
 Preparations for Easter music will be made and other matters pertaining to effective choir work will be discussed MT. Robert Nichols joined the choir Sun day
 The local chapter of St. Andrews broth erhood are invited to attend the general meeting of the brotherhood at the Church of the Advent Monday evening St. Mar garets guild of St. Johns Episcopal church will meet with Mrs J. J. Nichols at her home in Pratt City on Wednesday afternoon
 The Amphion club will give a dance at the Red Mems hall on Avenue E and Eighteenth street, formerly Perkins hall, on Wednesday. February F, The hall has been renovated and fitted up and Is well adapted for social entertainments.
 The Ensley District Sunday School as- sociation met this afternoon at the Bap- tst church. The meeting was well at tended and much benefit and instruction was derived from the able and eloquent talks by Mrs. S. P. Moore and T. H. Johnston on Sunday school work
 T. c. Bowers, a member of the fire department of Ensley, left last night for Montgomery, where he will be married to Miss Mary Gardner at that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
WIDE DIFFERENCES EXIST ON FOREST RESERVE WATER SHEDS

Washington, February E-The wide committee on agriculture on the bill which seeks to provide for the protection of the water sheds of the nsvigable streams is evidenced in the dual report which accompanied the bill
 The opinions of the majority, as ex- pressed by Representatives Weeks of Massachusetts and Lever of South Caro- lima are practically those of the admins permits the requirement of the lands in any part of the United States when con sidered advisable by the national forest reservation commission, which the bill ere vey must first determine that the land to be acquired will promote or protect the navigabiity of streams.
 Tho minority report, signed by Chair declares that the flood damage in the United States has increased from $500, 600 in 1900 to SIS 600, 900 in 1907. and that the greatest increase are streams whose water sheds the forests, have been heav- fly cut.
 These members argue in favor of in struction for the farmer in the proper tlllage of the soil and assistance, in pro tecting the forest from fire as more de- sirable than the purchase of lands which would be made unproductive and would be taken from the local tax rolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
NEGROES ARE WARNED BY NIGHT
 RIDERS ID LEAVE COMMUNITY

Waycross, Ga. February 7.-Consider- able excitement was caused at Pearson, a small station 30 miles northwest of Way cross this morning, when 1t became known that five negroes employed by the Att lantic Coast Line railroad in building a new depot at that place had received warnings from self-styled night riders to leave the community forthwith or death would be meted out to them. Two mo- tices were received by the negro car penters as follows
 You negro carpenters, we gave you until Saturday night to leave here under penalty of death. NIGHT RIDERS"
 The depot at Pearson was burned on October 10 and the origin of the fire is declared to have been incendiary. Spe- cial agents of the Atlantic Coast Line have arrived there to investigate the threats against the so-called night riders and 1t Is announced that arrests will probably follow within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
CORONER IS TRYING ID SOLVE
 MYSTERY OF GIRLS DEATH

Ottumwa. la, February Ten wit nesses were examined this afternoon by the coroner's jury summoned to solve the mystery of the death of Miss Clara Rosen, whose body was found yesterday with the skull crushed a short distance from her home
 Joseph Hopkins negro employed as government meat inspector al packing house, has been detained A search war rant has been issued to trace, if possible the diamond ring and brooch which were stolen from Miss Rosen at the time she was slain.
 It developed today that Miss Rosen, who was stenographer had repeatedly told her employer that a negro had been fol- lowing her for some time. and had stared at her from street corners.
 Witnesses before the coroners jury stated that on Friday night they saw a man in black coat in the vicinity where the body was found, but could not tell whether he was a negro.
 At Oskaloo/a two suspects are in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
News of AliceviIIe.

Aliceville, February 7.-(Special)--G. A. Wilkinson, route agent of the Southern Express company, is here and will check out former Agent Moore and turn the business over to the new agent, E. Bald win. of Mobile, who has been made agent since the resignation of Mr. Moore. MT. Moore expects to give a part of his time to the drug business, having purchased an interest in the stock formerly owned by Murphy & Duncan.
 Dr. Montague of Howard college deliv- cred an interesting and instructive talk here this week, which was attended by a. large audience. The lecture was able and interesting.
 The Rev. A. E. Grover, who resigned asepastor here a few weeks ago, has ac- cepted a call in North Carolina, and ex- poets to leave in a few weeks. He has been pastor of the Presbyterian church here for the past four years.
 Mrs. C. w. Hughes of Tuscaloosa is wis., iting relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
BIBB TEACHERS HOLD
 INTERESTING INSTITUTE
By H. D. CULLEN.

Centreville, February 7.-(Special. 1.-The most successful institute ever held in Bibb county closed here Friday night. The third session was opened by Pro lessor Alexander on "The Teachers Prep aration, and the members of the institute discussed this and the following subject; "Time Allowed Different Classes" Read ing for Fifth and Sixth Grades was ably discussed by Messrs Oakley and Pratt.
 very interesting lesson in decimal fractions was given by J. O. Morris, after which B. H. Shotts discussed course in English, fifth to eighth grades. after which other members of the institute ar gued the question from varying points of view, but almost all agreed that the subject of rhetoric Is introduced into our schools at too early a period The in stitute then adjourned for dinner.
 At ? D. m. they reassembled for the aft ernoon session. II. D. Cullen showed the need of a comprehensive Reading Course in History for Teachers" E o. Weldon and others discussed the teaching of common fractions.
 Individuality in the School Room was
  absence of the speakers to whom the sub ject had been assigned. He made most earnest plea for higher and better life for teachers that they might present to their pupils the proper example.
 At night many of the citizens of the town were present, despite the indictment weather of the day. The first speaker, D. NJ. Lewis, on "The Dignity of the Pro- fession," was absent and the subject was assigned to J. O. Morris and H. D. Gull len.
 The debate followed, the subject being, "Should Our Next Legislature Pass a Compulsory Attendance Lawn The af- firinative was presented by E. O. Weldon, H. K Meiggs and J. O. Baily; the nega- tive by w. R. Jones and M W. Lewis. The Judges. Messrs. Fuller and Suttles and Miss Copeland. decided in the mega tive Some 20-odd subscriptions to school papers were received, and the following programme was read to the institute by Superintendent Hayes for Blocton Dis trict Teachers association, to be held at No 1 school, Blocton, February 13:
 Music.
 'Our Relation to the County Institute" J. B. Bledsoe.
 "A History Lesson.' M. w. Lewis
 "~The Need of Home Study in the High CT Grades" B. H. Shotts.
 '"Teaching as a Profession" D. M. Lewis.
 correlation of Courses of Study in the Blocton Schools" H. D. Cullen.
 All the teachers of the county were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
NOTED ENTRIES IN
 FEW ORLEANS

Jew Orleans, February 7.-George Robertson, winner of the Vanderbilt cup race, the Fairmount Park race, and holder of the worlds record for 24 hours racing, has entered the 1O0-mile and other stock car races to be run by the New Orleans Automobile club Feb ruary 20, 21 and 22. He will drive a 90-horse power Simplex car which was raced at Savannah last fall and which holds the 24-hour record of 1177 miles. His entry gives the greatest drivers of America for the New Orleans races with Lewis Strang, Ralph de Palma, Robert Burman, Jimmy Ryall and Dennison heading the list of noted track performers. The womans race, with Mrs. Joan Newton Cuneo and Miss Alice Porter in competition is second only to the big championship race in matter of interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Archbishop Condemns staae.

New York, February 7.-"The stage is worse today than it was in the days of organism" said Archbishop Farley in his sermon in St. Patriclxs cathedral today. He wN preaching on the influence of bad example The archbishop said: 'All about us men and women are setting evil examples Men hoary with age often in- spire with evil the minds of the young They go to the public places and to the theatres in shamelessness and they bring with them youngsters who cannot escape corruption. We see today men and women who ought to know better bring the young to these orgies of obscenity."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
LAST TRIBUTES PAID ID GREAT
 JEWISH WORKER IN NEW YORK

New York, February 7.-There was a remarkable outpouring of all nationalities owing allegiance to the Jewish faith to- day when the thousands of dwelers on the tenement district to witness the pass ing of the funeral procession of Dr. Adolph M. Radin, pastor of the Peoples Syna- gogue of the Educational Alliance Men and women prominent in financial and benevolent circles took part in the serv- ices in the synagogue. Forty-one organ izations participated in the services.
 Rabbi Radin died last Friday, aged 50 years For many years he had worked increasingly on the East Side for the bet terment of those of the Hebrew faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
FIRE AT ALBERTVILLE.
Damage Was Not as Great as at First
 Reported.

Albertville, February 7.-CSpecial. 1.-The report sent out from neighboring town few days ago in reference to the fire in the Agricultural school building was somewhat exaggerated, but unintention- ally, of course.
 to only $65, and in about 30 minutes after the first alarm was given the school was working again in regular order Only one person was injured, Press Campbell re- ceiving a slight cut on the head from a falling bucket.
 Every precaution possible has been taken in regard to the defect in the fiue and it is being repaired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Missinq Steamer Is Safe.

Darien, Ga. February 7.-Because he was on a strange coast and because of the fog that has clouded the water for sev- eral days, Captain Larson of the Nor wegian steamer Munin, out of New York January 25, for Sapelo, was afraid to ap- proach too near Sapelo, and was unable to speak passing vessels. For this req son, though he has been cruising up and down the coast for several days, many feared his ship had sunk off Diamond Shoals lightship. He appeared off Tybee today and was given a pilot and came into Sapelo. The report that he was off Dolby Bar was correct, but he put out to sea before pilot boats reached him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
WILL VOTE ON BONDS.
Election Will Be Held In Florence
 Today.

Florence, February .-(SpeciaL)-An election will be held in this city to- morrow on a bond issue of $15,000 to pay off the floating debt of the city. The city now has obligations to that amount upon which it is paying per cent interest, and the city fathers propose to reduce the rate of interest and at the same time preserve the city's credit For the past five years Florence has been a prohibi- tion town, and with the tax rate only 30 cents the revenue has not been sufficient for the needs of a growing town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Schooner Goes Ashore.

Wakefield, R. l., February 1.-The three- masted British schooner Fleetly, Captain Creason, which left Luenenberg, N. s.. January 2S for New York, with wood pulp, went ashore shortly after dark to- night about three-quarters of a mile west of Point Judith light and inside Point Judith harbor AS her position was sheltered one. it was thought she could be foated. Her crew remains on board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Jack Binns Is Delayed.

Liverpool. February 7.-The White Star steamer Baltic, on which Captain Sealby, who commanded the Republic when she went down two weeks ago off Nantucket, and Jack" Binns, the wireless operator. were passengers, missed the tide in the Mersey, and will not arrive here until tomorrow morning. Crowds that had been waiting to give the two men an ovation were greatly disappointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Good Contract for Wriaht.

Rome, February Tt Is stated that Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplan- ist, now at Pas, will come here some time in March for the purpose of giving in- struction to two Italian aeronauts. It is understood that he will make at least 20 flights and will receive $12,0OO for his work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08

urged to organize and take part in these district associations. Superintendent Hayes Is to be commended for his manner of conducting the institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Steamboat Inspectors Meet.

Washington, February 7.-Supervis- ing inspectors of steamboats represent ing the ten districts of the United States met here yesterday in annual session to consider the needs of the steamboat inspection service and to discuss changes in the regulations. The likelihood is that the inspectors will be in session for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Phone Company VIII Expand.

Mobile, February 7.-At a meeting of the directors of the Home Telephone company of this city the expenditure of $75,000 in extensions and improvements was au- thorized. The work will begin upon the arrival of materials. s