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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

Ford MADDOX Hueffer in Harper's Maya
zine for October. -
/ remember being taken for walk by
my father along what appeared to me to
be gray stone quay I presume it was
the Chelsea embankment, and there we
met a very old, long bearded man who
frightened me quite as much as any of
the other great Victorian figures. who,
in the eye of a child, appeared monu-
mental, loud voiced and distressing. This
particular gentleman, at the instance of
my father, related to me how we had
once been at Weimer. In a garden res
taurant beneath a bay tree In bloom he
had seen Schiller and Goethe drinking
coffee together. He had given a waiter
q thaler to be allowed to put on white
apron and to wait upon those two world
shaking men, who, in court dress with
wigs and swords, sat at damask COW
cred table. He had waited upon them.
Later, l remember that while I was
standing with my father beside the door
step in Tite street of the house that I
was entering. fell down and he bent
over to assist me to rise. His name
was Thomas Carlyle, but he is almost
COMPOUNDED In my mind with a gentle
man called Pepper. Pepper very much
resembled Carlyle, except that he was
exceedingly dirty. lie useu 70 sell penny
dreadfuls, which l was forbidden to pur-
chase and / think the happiest times
of my childhood were spent in a large
coal cellar into which I used to lock
myself to read of the exploits of Hark-
away Dick, who lived in hollow tree,
possessed tame black panther. and a
pair of winchester repeating rifles, with
which at one sitting he shot no less than
AZ pirates through loophole In the
ho RI of the tree T think | have never
since SO fully tasted of the joys of life,
not even. when Captain Hook-but what
was even Peter Pan to compare with
HarkaWaY Dick!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
WEEKLY THEATRICAL LETTER
BY JAMES GRANT THURsTo,

there lis any apathy on the part OF the
public Mr.. Belasco, who Is enjoying the
most profitable season of his entire ca
reer, has failed to feel It.
..The Concert" for instance, has reg
istered, an oldtime traditional Belasco
success On its second Monday night
prospective patrons were turned away by
the score. The Republic theatre, another
of Mr.. Belascos properties. likewise is
thriving with "Rebecca." a play that
seems to be growing in public favor with
every performance.
well known New York actress who
is now playing was on the point of giving
up the stage and settling down to lead a
life of luxury. A lawyer informed her
that she had fallen heir to one-thirteenth
OF the Ring estate in Ireland. She hired
a friend to come to this city and collect
her share from the lawyer The legacy
amounted to 80 cents. and 1t cost her SIS
to collect It,
A manager of very successful musical
play who was discussing music and musi-
clans at the stroller's club the other
night said:
II wonder If people notice that what is
true Of singers is also true Of composers
whenever an American writes charming
music he generally turns out to be of for
eign birth. Victor Herbert. our premier
composer, for instance, Irishman: Gus
tave Kirker is German; ditto Ludwig
Englander. Julian Edwards was an
Englishman. Among the younger COM
posers this rule holds good. For instance.
Kerl Hoschne, composer Of Three
Twins 1.-THE Girl of My Dreams" and
madame Sherry is foreigner. Ana
tole Friedland. who did the score of 3d.
600, 900. is a Russian. could go on with
the list indefinitely. yes. even to the writ
ers who are yet to make their names.
A young man named Vernon Eville came
to me the other day with work that
was delightful In its catchiness and true
qualities. He turned out to be an En-
glishman.
do not wish to be unpatriotic. but
what is true Of composers and singers Is
also sadly true In the case of dramatists
novelists and artists. We have very few
LOT our own people who produced great
books. or great plays. OF art am lest
qualified to speak; but am informed b.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
The mmodntins clerk

From the National monthly.
Jones was lonesome and was tired
OF lounging about the hotel office, sc
going up to the clerk he said:
II wish you would find someone around
the hotel who would join me in game
Of pinochle.
The clerk called bell-boy.
Find Mr.. Isaacstein for this man,
said the clerk to the boy.
In a few moments time Isaacstein was
up at the clerks desk being introduced
to Jones, and a few minutes later the
pinochle game was on in earnest
The clerk had just roomed party oil
quests when college chap. who had been
INDUCING in too much wine, stepped up to
the desk.
I'm aching for fight" said the rah-
rah youth.
The clerk summoned another bell-boy.
Find Mr. Kelly for this man., were his
instructions to the boy.
You can't beat hotel clerk who knows
his business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

New York October 22.-(Special MAN
ayers have come to the conclusion that
the theatrical outlook is full Of promise.
This conclusion is based upon the pusi-
ness that has been done since the season
opened. There have been several IN
stances where managers have offered bus
mess to managers to get out of certain
theatres SO that plays might be trans
ferred from one theatre to another. One
manager was offered $4,000 for his time
in theatre on which he had short
leace
David Belasco says It wearies him
somewhat to hear theatrical managers
bewaiIing the so-called hard times. II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

those who are that we make a very poor
showing when compared to other coun-
tries.
The reason is plain. The trend of Amer
i lean genius is all toward the amassing
I of money and very few people love their
art for it's own sake. Instead of trying
to write good plays, we try to write popu-
liar ones; ditto for books and music.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

From the Boston Transcript.
Broad hints are wasted on narrow
minded people.
A Kindness is never as long-lived as a
grudge.
Those who live on hope are seldom
troubled with obesity.
Honeyed words do not always indicate
. sweet disposition.
Scratch a sensitive person and you will
generally find selfish one
Books that sell like hot cakes generally
gives one mental dyspepsia.
Success generally spells man or else
make him too fresh.
The trouble with most of us is that we
neglect to do tomorrow what we have
put of today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

From Lippincott's.
Nv the extraordinary contortions OF her
neck he concluded she was irving to get
I plirnpse of the back OF her new bluose;
Nv her lips. he concluded that her mouth
was fill of pins.
"Umph-goof-suf wuff-she-s h-ffspog?'
she asked. III
"ouite so. NV dear he agreed. 1T
looks very nice
s,ouff-wuff-so-gs -ph-rf-u %
was her next remark
.Perha ps it would look better II you did
that he nodded, but it FITS very nicely
as it is n
She gasped and emptied the pins into
her hands.
tive asked you twice to raise the
blinds. SO that lean get more light
Jamesn' she exclaimed. Cant you I'M
derstand plain English
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Changes of Time

From the Chicago News. fsr
Ashley-It is wonderful how some peo-
pie are changed by time. There's Doofer.
for instance. remember when he was
unable to keep a single job-all his en-
ployers fired him Just as soon as they
possibly could. But for the last Ave
years he hs- been working steadily He
is employed by man who refuses to let
him leave for any cause whatever. Sew
eral times Doofer has attempted to get
away, but on each occasion the employer
has headed him off and made him come
back.
Seymour-sWho Is the employer?
Ashley-Mr Lockhart the warden OF
the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

by all means. How much do you
want?'
well" said the one broken In fortune,
II live in San Francisco"
Harry Lauder the famous Scotch COM
edan. has knocked spots out of the stories
regarding the size of his salary. He has
been credited with drawing $4,000 a week.
The account from himself is that he re-
ceives $120 week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
OFFICE OF CITY TAX COL
IECTOR

The books are now open for
the collection of 1909 real and
personal taxes. Said taxes will
become delinquent after De-
cember 81 of this year, and
subject to interest, fees and
penalties from said date.
w. B. COPELAND,
Tax Collector.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

The sight of sister, after a separation
of several years. seated in the audience,
caused q prima donna who is filling an
engagement here to faint and bring the
performance to an abrupt halt in one of
our theatres
A sonester, while studying music In
Vienna, eloped with young voinist, to
whom she is now married: Since her
marriage the young man has been on the
stage.
While singing at the matinee few days
ago she looked up and among others In
a stage balcony box. recognized her Sis
ter moment and the singers tones
wavered and then she fell.
Several in the audience started forward
The stage manager, moment later
dropped the curtain and she was carried
to her dressing room. When she recov-
cred she asked to have her sister
brought to her. The women had a joyful
reunion.
The Shuberts advertise the fact that
hotel agencies no longer handle any of
their business. They have sent out other
than printed notices to the effect that the
hotels are dissatisfied with the allotment
OF tickets permitted for sale at the agen-
cies. and have been procuring more
tickets through channels, that the Shu-
berts considered detrimental to their bus
mess interests and public policy. In other
words they have insinuated that the hotel
agencies were standing in with employees
of Shubert theatres.
Theatre politics is disturbing the menu
bers of the Lambs club.
For the first time an independent ticket
IL being run, with Digby Bell as candi-
date for shepherd and William Court
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
1t Saved Mary's Lover When She
Herself Would Have Failed.
BY ARTHUR W. PEACH

copyright, 1909. by Associated Literary
The slim girl, busy in the garden
patch, Strengthened suddenly as she
heard her name called softly and anx-
iously.
Here l am. Sammy" she answered
clearly.
A little fellow shot from round the
corner of the shed. his eyes wide and
fearful He swung himself on his
crutches close to where she was stand
ing and whispered hoarsely;
Mary, they're going TO shoot Jim
tonight. l heard them say So
With~a low cry she dropped the
trowe in her hand and grasped the lit
tie cripple's shoulder Sammy. where
are they" she asked.
They're in the back room of the
barn." was his answer. And she was
gone.
Word had come among the mountain
people that the government was send
ing spies among them in an attempt to
discover where they were carrying on
their Illegal distilling. and Mary had
known for some time that Jake En-
mons. whom she and the cripple knew
as their father. was trying to direct
the suspicion Of his friends toward
the fine looking stranger known as Jim
Symons. who lad recently come among
them.
1o1s in his ready, friendly way
had made friends with her, and he
often came to the little cabin to see
her. She had warned him of his dan
ger, but he had carelessly told her not
to worry.
Now, as she slipped softly down the
walk to the shed. her heart beating
fast and hard, her only fear was that
she would not be able to save the
brave. fearless young fellow who had
won her heart. She heard the low
mutter of voices. and. kneeling close
to the boards of the barn. she listened.
Emmons was speaking.
There's only one way to stop this
once for all. If we don't some of US
are going to spend the rest of our days
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

MEAN He CRIED.
in a brick cell. The thing to do is for
some one TO walk up to his window
about supper time and finish him.
That's-did you hear any noise theDi
All right. We must finish him and
have it over with.
Another voice went on: Its the only
way. Let's draw for the man"
Mary, quivering with the tension.
listened Its you. Emmons," the
voice said.
She started to leave. when suddenly.
with swift bang. the door was flung
open. She had dizzy sensation of
being seized and shaken hard. Then
things steadied, and she found herself
looking into Emmons' cruel eyes.
"Oh, you would. would you? he
snarled. his eyes burning into hers.
"You would put that spy wise to what
we're going to do to him: Wen see
whether you will or not"
His strong hands seemed to crush
her flesh where he held her. You
come with mel" he snapped at her.
He went into the house. and. opening
a door into her own room. he threw
her in and slid the heavy bolt. He
turned to the little cripple. who stood
eying him steadily from the doorway.
Now. you leave that door alone or
III He stopped. but the threat In
his eyes made the little fellow quail.
Mary heard it where she had fallen
In her room. Through her brain. crazed
with the thought of her lover in
danger. sounded the last words she
had heard They were planning to
shoot him in the night. aud she was
powerless.
Night came swiftly and silently. She
stood near the small window and look
ed out There was nothing to do save
mark the hours as they passed until
Emmons should return with his work
accomplished. Sammy. with his deep
dread of Emmons. would not dare TO
help her. nor. knowing the price he
must pay. would she ask him
Suddenly. when the dusk was heavy
on the bills. the sound OF Emmons
footsteps grew heavy and passed out
on his murderous errand. Still as q
statue. she listened. She caught the
soft, low shuttle Of the little crippIe'l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
rhe contederate veteran.

This popular periodical, representing
officially all Of the general Confederate
organizations. and which is the most ex.
traordinarily commended publication ID
existence. seeks increased circulation in
this section. Subscriptions will be re-
ceIved al this office at 81 90, or we will
club the VETERAN and the SPIRIT or JEF-
FERsos one year for SI.7s. cash in ad.
vance. Copies will be sent free occa.
sionaIly 10 veterans who cant pay. upon
request of their FRIENDS. Address S A
Cunningham. Nashville. Tenn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
MILLER'S PHAR MACY
Business Locals

Atwood, factory-made blankets. Iandis
Eidson's the place to get the very best
fruit.
All kinds of grinding done at + l. wilson
& Cos,
sourkraut, sweet cider and apples. at
Landis's.
New crop N o and Porto Rico malasses.
See Landis
The Bank of Charles Town pays interest
on time deposits.
Ifyou are looking for the best groceries,
buy of Ronemus.
For cleaning. pressing aud dyeing Of all
kinds. see Lands,
School ehildren's extra heavy hose. is cts
per pair. at Landis's
If you want to sell your farm put it In A.
G. Wynkoop's hands.
Think of Palmbaums when ever you think
of dress goods or silks.
Liberal discount on ladies' made.to-or,ier
suits, See $, II. lands
Automatic stropping for Gillette razor
blades at N Co1emans.
We want timothy aud mixed hay aud
straw. j. l.. Wilson d Co
Get the Washington Sunday Star
and Magazine; all dealers
Chi-Namel makes old floors new, sold onls
by the Farmers Supply Go.
Baled hay, wholesale and retail salt ai.a
seed. John @. Burns Il Co,
Pork. sausage, pudding, fcrapple aud beef
at Wallis butcher shop now.
international suits for men. quality and
fit guaranteed > II lands.
The National Citizens Bank will pay YOU
per cent. on time deposits.
The place to sell your beef hides and sheep
skins is at the &. F, Wall Co.
For SALE Building lots all sizes. All
prices, all places. G. F. Wall.
American and Elwood fence in any guam.
tity at the Farmers Supply Co.
Laurel Steel Ranges the fuel savers sold
only by the Farmers Supply Co.
A. G. Wynkoop will purchase United
States Land Warrants of any date.
$4,000 to loan IN sums TO suit, on good
Security. Apply to A. G Mynkoop.
Car Schumacher ground feed. for horses,
COWS and sheep. John Burns 81 Co.
Ladies' mems and children's underwear.
good line at right prices. at Landis's
Talk about harness, you ought to see that
line the Jefferson Vehicle Company has.
$4,000 to loan on real estate or good per-
sonal security. Moore Il Moore Qncorpor.
| ated
Hard and soft coal. short wood in stove
lengths IN quantities to suit. John @. Burns
| d Go.
goth Centuary Manure spreader, spreads
manure. lime, ashes and dirt, guaranteed.
G N Coleman.
House seekers for April /. 1910. will do
well to consult G II Hagley Choice of Is
dwellings for rent; also small farm.
Cinnamon go gloyeless You're no Chi.
naman. See Marsteller's fall aad winter
gloves. From Csc. to $3.50, for dress aud
work
Have you ever tried the Battle Axe shoe
Drop in and examine them. None bette.
Once wearer, always a wearer. For sale
by b. S. Hughes.
Give 4. Frank Konemus a call for Gro
ceries, dc He aims TO keep everything
fresh and up to date in this line, aud can fill
your order promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

QuICK CLIMATIC CHANGES try strong con
stitUtions and cause. among other eviie, nasa
catarrh. q troublesome and offensive disease
Sneezsog and snufIling;conghiug ard difficult
breathing, and the drip, drip Of the foul dis
charge into the throat all are ended by Ely's
Cream balm. } bis honest remedy contains
no cocaine. mercury, nor other harmful in.
gredif ut. The worst cases Weld 10 treatment
in short time. al druggists, SOC, or mailed
by Ely Bios. So Warren stTeet. New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
JOHN BUSH,
Watervleit, Me,
Used Them Four Years.

"Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
are the best | ever tried for the
relief of headache. | have used
them for nearly four years and
they never fail to give me relief.
/ have tried many other rem
edies, but have never found any
better
JOSEPH FRANKOWICK,
854 Trombly Az, Detroit, Mich.
There is no remedy that will
more quickly relieve any fcse
of headache than
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

The best feature OF this re-
markable remedy is the fact that
it does not derange the stomach
or leave any disagreeable after
effects.
Druggists everywhere sell them. If
first package falls to benefit, your drug
gist will return your money.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
Pumps, &c.

When In seed Of rev pump or want yoar
old one repaired. writs or telephone 10 CoDk-
Ism Bros. IL yon have good flowing spring
of " ater we viii estimate the cOet Of = Hy-
draulie Ram pumping plant. We alec meta
engine outfits for deep and shallow well
pumping c0NKLYN BR0ss
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

All hard coal screened aud guaranteed
without dirt. Lay in your winters supply
BoN. Prices always guaranteed. A clerk
will always be found at cur Office at coal
yard north Of b 4 o Railroad. George st.
H. G. GETzKEDAKRER 4 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Prevent and
Relieve Headache

1T gives me great pleasure to
be able to refer to DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills as the best rem
edy we have yet had in our
house for the prevention and
cure of headache My wife who
has been a constant sufferer for
a number of years with above
complaint joins me in the hope
that they may fall into the hands
of all sufferers"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

If you want nice fresh clean groceries
give US call. We can supply you with any
thing in the grocery hne, at right prices
e. Franz RoxEMUs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

Men. if you want TO make your dollars go
farthest. if value counts with you. II yon
want clothes Of quality, style aud charac-
ter without paying fancy prices. no store
will serve you as well as ours.
KAHN, leading clothier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

Washington Sunday Star contains later
news than any other paper reaching Charles
Town. All dealers sell il.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
Save Electricity.

Buy hilo lamp and save your electric
light from running up. Price eOcts., each.
CHARLES Town LIeHr PowEg Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

Or. Miles Anti Pain Pihs-Not only
top the pain. but DO II quickly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04

Give Z. Frank Ronemus call for Gro
eeries, dc He aims to keep everything
fresh and up TO date in this line, and can fill
your order promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills.

IIUI6 quINhIY IOIICFC dIIy
of headache than
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-01-04
A. D. S. COLD CURE

We are headquarters for high grad Spices.
Sorax, saltpetre, Sage. Liquid Smoke for
Curing Nelt. Ec.
Cañon City record., 1910-10-20

Governor Warner. of Michigan. ac-
companied by one of the members OF
the state board OF penitentiary COM
missioners. arrived here from the east
Monday for the purpose of in
specting the convict Dullt roads Of
Southern Colorado with a view of en-
ploying the prisoners of the peniten-
tiaries at Lansing and Marquette In
the construction of public highways
in the Wolverine state. Governor
Warner came here at the instance OF
the legislature and will make study
of the system under which the con-
victs are so successfully worked on
the roads in Colorado. and, If found
practicable, will recommend its adop-
ton in Michigan. Warden lyman and
Chas. r. McI.ain took Governor War
ner over the Skyline drive and the
Cañon City record., 1910-10-20
HERE To INSPECT
CONVICT MADE ROADS

completed portion of the Royal Gorge
Parkdale road this afternoon. The
warden will take him over the Canon
Colorado Springs road tomorrow
in order that he may have an oppor-
tunity of inspecting the work at Red
hill and Dead Mans canon, consider
ed one of the most notable pieces OF
convict made road in the west.
Count De Way of Paris. France. who
attended the recent international
prison congress at Washington, d. c.,
was the guest of Warden lyman a cou-
pie OF days last week, having made the
trip here for the express purpose OF
looking into the plan of working pris-
oners on the roadways. Count De-
Way came here as the accredited rep
resentative of his government.