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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-01

Wall street is paying almost no atten-
ton to the progress of the railroad legis-
lation now before Congress, and neither
is it worrying over the prospect of an
other tariff revision at the hands of the
democrats and progressive" republic
ans two years hence. In fact, WASH
ington news has suddenly gone stale.
Excitement in that quarter may flare
up any moment, however
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER III.

That morning they had no breakfast
Pemmican and salt beef were both
gone. Not q crumb Of biscuit remain
cd. They were obliged to content
themselves with half a cup Of hot cof-
fee and start on again.
They scarcely went three miles be-
fore they were compelled to give up
the day. They had no supper but cof-
fee, and the dogs were so ravenous
that they were almost devouring each
other.
Another day-thirty -four hours since
they had tasted food. Yet they contin-
ued their march. sustained by their SUI
perhuman energy Of purpose. They
had to push the sledge themselves, for
the dogs could no longer draw it
Then Johnson drew haggard-eyed
and wild He caught the doctors arm
that night
THAT bear L. following US" he cried,
hoarsely.
"A bear following usI"
Eyes. for the last two dayAs
-HavO you seen himf"
Yes. about q mile leeward"
Terrible And we haven't q single
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15

''Mistakeni WHAT This up,r
continent, this virgin soil"
HAS already name" replied ~.
mont, coolly.
Hatteras was silent, but his lin ou,,
cred. SS's-
And what name has 1t, then p s.,...
the doctor, astonished.
my dear Clawbonny," renl,aa !,
American, ut is the custom, no, )
say the right, of every navigator y
christen the soil on which he y ~
first to set foot. 1t appears "a =. -
therefore, that it Is my privilege 80
But, sir" interrupted johnson e,
tied.
1T would be hard to prove that ~.
Porpoise did not come here ever y.
she got here By land" continued A..
mont, without noticing Johnson,s ~
test. 1.-THE fact is indisputablen \.
added, looking at Hatteras.
Il dispute the claim" said the ~.
lishman, restraining himself, by a noss
erful effort. ITO name a country va,
must first discover it, / suppose ~
that you certainly did not do. Whers
would you have been, sir, at this M
ment, pray? Lying twenty feet dasn
under the snow"
And without me, sir" retorted n
lamont, hotly, without me and III
ship, where would you all be at th,.
moment? Dead. from cold and Hmm.
ger"
Come, come, friends" said the doc.
tor, don't get to words; all that can
be easily settled"
mr.. Hatteras," said Altamont %.
welcome to name whatever territorie.
he may discover, should he succeed Il
discovering any; but this continent Ia.
longs to me. I should not even con.
sent to its having two names like Grin.
nells Land, which is also called PrincA
Albert's Land, because 1t was dscov.
cred almost simultaneously by an I'M,
glishman and an American. My right
Of priority Is incontestable. No shin
before mine ever touched this shore
no foot before mine ever trod this soil
I have given 1t name, and that nam,
1t shall keep"
And what is that name?" inquired
the doctor.
New America" replied Altamopt
Hatteras trembled with suppressed
passion. but by q violent effort re.
strained himself.
Ito be continued.)
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
His Favorite Novel.

II the girl hereinafter mentioned
was silly, the man was mean. Let 1t
be lesson to girls not to pretend.
In order that mean men may not have
the chance to make fun of themI
The New York Times prints the story.
She was young. This may account
for 1t. Besides that, her companion
was well read. so she naturally tried
to show her own reading qualities
and quantities.
You've read Dumas?" he asked.
"Oh, yes" she replied. Amt b.
grandl"
And Hugo7"
Eyes; he's finel"
"Dickens?"
Il think he's Just gloriousl"
"How about scott?"
"De-licious!"
He regarded her keenly for a mo
ment Which Of his works do you
Hike best. Ivanhoe, or"
"Oh, 'Ivanhoe,' by all means!" she
exclaimed with fervor.
He smiled. "Of course" he said, de-
liberately, you've read Scott's 'Emul
sion'H"
"of course" she replied, indignant
that he should ask such a question.
But" she added, 81 don't think it's
as good as 'Ivanhoe.'
What he thought Of It he did not
say. He simply put the question to
the girl on the other side of him, and
she Uttered.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
ABOUT THE "KANSAS BANANA
PawDaw Abundant There - Many
Consider 1t n Delicacy.

Pawpaw Abundant There - Many
Consider 1t n Delicacy.
George Remsburg, the Atchison
county historian, says the Kansas City
Journal, has been hunting up some,
thing about the pawpaw. He says:
I'm the old chronicles of the early
explorers and travellers through this
section of the country 1 find much
mention of the pawpaw, which seems
to have been as abundant in this re
gion a century or more ago as at the
present time. In these early accounts
the estimates of the edibleness Of the
pawpaw seem to be about equally d.
vided. One pronounced 1t delicious,
while another would lead you to be
lieve that 1t was really deleterious
However believe the following from
Charles Augustus Murray, in an &C.
count Of his western travels in 1884
1885 and 1885, is the strongest en-
comium ever bestowed upon the Kan
sas and Missouri banana.
While passing this locality on
steamer he landed and secured some
ripe pawpaws, the first he had seen,
and which he pronounced the most de-
licious fruit in the world. TT resem.
bles the banana of the West Indies
he continues, but is more rich and
luscious, When opened the interior Is
exactly like a custard and the flavor
something between a fig and a pine
apple. Although I prefer this fruit
TO the banana or pineapple, find II
Is not generally so highly esteemed, be
Ing considered too rich and cloying;
moreover, I was told 1t was extremely
unwholesome. This 7 found to be an
absurd prejudice las have often
eaten from six to twelve at a time
without UNPLEASANT conseuuencesl,
"The belief in It's hurtful qualities
probably owes It's origin to the fact
that hogs. which roam the woods and
eat the produce of every other fructif
erous plant. would not touch the paw
paw. Another cause Of the low estt
nation IN which 1t Is held is its er
treme abundance; they grow In thou,
sands In the woods. as thick as nuts
In an English hazelwood. and children
soon get sick and tired Of eating them
cTravels in North America vol. IL
pages 83-S4.) John Bradbury, In bis
travels In this region in 1S09-10-11,o Oh
served plenty Of pawpaws, which Dc
pronounced of the consistency Of Gus.
tard and very agreeable to some par
ates.'"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
EEzzpQE,E
kTMSSS:BY JULES VERNE.~-%S~1~
the ice. with provisions and combusti-
cles in abundance on board.

the ice, with provisions and combusti-
cles in abundance on board.
Altamont and his crew had left her
two months previously. taking the long
boat with them on a sledge. They in
tended to get to Smiths sound and
reach some whaler that would take
them back to America; but one after
another succumbed to fatigue and Ill
ness till only Altamont remained alive.
why had the Porpoise come 80 far
north?" Hatteras asked
she was irresistibly driven there by
the ice," Altamont replied, feebly.
Hattsras looked grim but said moth
ing more.
Well" said the doctor, at strikes
me that, instead of trying to get to
Baffins bay, our best plan would be to
go in search of the Porpoise. It's a
| third nearer, and stocked with every
thing necessary for winter quarters"
Il see no other course open to u.s."
replied .Hatteras.
IF we start Tomorrow" said the
doctor, I'VE must reach the Porpoise by
the 18th of March, unless we mean to
die of starvation.
No time was lost in getting ready to
start. A couch was laid on the sledge
for the American. The provisions did
not add much weight, and the wood
was piled up on top.
The doctor calculated with three
quarter rationS to each man and full
r1tions to the dogs, they might hold
out for three weeks.
By 8 in the afternoon everything was
ready for the start.
It was almost dark. for, though the
sun had reappeared above the horizon
since the S1st Of January. its light was
feeble and Of short duration. The
moon would rise about half-past &
The days wore on. Progress was
slow. Binding snow storms held them
back Moreover. the men, in spite Of
their iron will. began to show signs
OF fatigue. Hats became more fire.
Quent and yet every hour was pre-
cious, for the provisions were rapidly
coming to an end.
On the 18th of March, after sixteen
days march, the little party found
themselves only yet in the eighty-sec-
ond latitude. Their strength was ox-
hausted. and they had hundred miles
moro to go. Rations had to be still
further reduced. Each man must be
content with fourth part, to allow
the dogs their full quantity.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15

ban TO send after himl" said the 49,
tor.
He Is reckoning on q good feed Of
human fesh!" cried Johnson, his brain
giving way. HE is sure enough OF his
NEAL" continued the poor fellow. He
must be hungry, and do not see why
we should keep him waiting"
johnson, calm yourself"
mo, Mr.. Clawbonny, since we must
die, why prolong the suffering Of the
poor beast? He is famished like our
selves. There are no seals for him to
eat and heaven sends him menl So
much the better for him, that's ALL"
Johnson was fast going mad. The
situation was desperate. johnson"
said the doctor, II shall kill that bear
tomorrow"
Tomorrow" said Johnson, "a II
waking up from some bad dream.
Eyes, tomorrow"
"You have no bullets
I'll make one"
You have no lead!"
mo, but l have mercury"
So saying he took the thermomete
which stood at SO degrees above zero.
"SAAh SNISAuS olIu LAIO II on h DOCK OF
Ice. AT dawn they rushed out to look
at 1t. All the mercury had frozen into
a hard piece of metal ready for use.
Just then Hatteras made his appear
ance, and the doctor told him his pro-
| ject and showed him the mercury.
The captain grasped his hand SILENT
ly and the three went off in quest Of
their game.
They soon sighted him, about 800
yards distant
Friends, this Is no idle sport" said
Hatteras. I'VE must act prudently.
Yes" replied the doctor, I'VE have
but the one shot. We must not miss.
He would outstrip hare in fieetnessl' -
We must go right up to him." said
Hatteras. Il have a plan"
What is it?" asked the doctor.
We'll, you kept the skin of the seal
you killed, didn't your"
1T Is on the sledge."
All right Well get It. Leave
Johnson here to watch it"
At the snow hut, Hatteras slipped
into the seal skin.
Now, give me the gum" he said.
Courage, Hatteras!" said the doc
tor, handing him the weapon, which he
had loaded with the mercury bullet
Soon seal was making it's way to-
ward the bear. 1t was a perfect iuni-
tation. The bear, greedy eyed. waited.
When the seal was ten PAGES away
the monster sprang forward with a
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15

Worst OF all there were only seven
charges of powder left, and six balls.
A little game was shot, but quickly
devoured. The weary men could hard
ly drag themselves along by now. The
dogs had began to gnaw their traces.
Their last meal, on the Sunday even
ing, was very sad one-unless help
came, their doom was sealed.
The next morning johnson saw a
bear OF huge dimensions. The old sailor
took 1t into his head that heaven had
sent this bear specially for him to kill;
and whiting waking his comrades, he
seized the doctors gun, and was soon
In pursuit.
On reaching the right distance he
took aim; but just as his finger touch
ed the trigger. he felt his arm tremble.
His thick gloves hampered him, he
threw them of. But what a cry of
agony escaped himl The skin of his
fingers stuck to the gun as II It had
been red-hot and he was forced to let
1t drop. The sudden fall made It 20
of. and the ball wis discharged In the
air.
It was the last bullet.
Dr. Clawbonny came out and saw
what had happened. He dragged the
poor fellow into the tent where he
made him plunge his han1 into q bowl
OF water. Johnson's hands had hardly
touched It before 1t froxe Immediately.
You are Just in time; I should have
had to amputats soon." said the doc
tor.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
what Happer~a to Young BiIIups

Mary Coles Darlington OF Richmond
sends us the following:
"One of the curious characteristics
Of the old-time darkies is their ability
to make themselves always intelligible
no matter how twisted the long WORDS
which are their delight.
Aunt Dilsey, what has become Of
young Tom Billups? I asked my
nanny recently.
DE lam sakes. Miss Baby she e
piled, with uplifted hands and eye
like saucers. he dun run OIL 70 ..
Lewis imposition, but we Amt heafa
from him, nary line, 'cept'n it's ons
o desc sump'n n'er picture cards y
l tes' believe. Miss Baby, dat he's oun
bin catnipped.' Atlanta ConstituuoA
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15

tremendous bound, but stopped short
stupefled and frightened when Halter
as threw or his disguise. knelt on one
knee and aimed straight at the bears
heart He fired and the huge monster
rolled back on the ice.
Ito be continued.)
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
They Were shady.

Bung-So you have succeeded =
tracing back my ancestors? Wnat ,
your fee?
Genealogist--Twenty guineas u
keeping quiet about them.-Casssl'
Saturday Journal.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
Actions Speak

Actions Speak Louder than Words.
The Sunday school class was sing-
ing Il want to be an angel" why
don't you sing louder, BobbyH" "Pm
singing as loud as I feel" explained
Bobby-The Delineator.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
Very Unusual.

Il wish I had an idea for 8 posm ~.
What do you want to put an -
into poem for?"-Kansas City '0''
nal.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
Afiataken Identitr.

Il always did enjoy that scene IN
which Hamlet comes out and solilo-
quizes," said Mr.. Cumrox.
MY DEAR" replied his wife, you
are confused again: You have got.
ten Hamlet mixed up with that vauds
Vile person who comes out and
throws his voice. "-Washington Star,
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15

China has ten cities with popula,
lions Of over half a million.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
Cholera.

No race is safe from cholera. Il n
deadliest to negroes.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER w.

The Porpoise had been Thoroughly
equipped and provisioned for a lon.
voyage, They found $3.50 pounds o|
Sour, fat and raisins; 1000 pounds ~
salt beef and pork, 1900 pounds ~
pemmican, 700 pounds Of sugar ana
the same Of chocolate; a chest ana .
half OF tea, weighing ninety six pounds
800 pounds Of rice, several barrels of
preserved fruits and vegetables. a
quantity Of lime Juice, with all sorts
OF medicine, and 800 gallons of rum
and brandy. There was also a large
supply Of gunpowder. ball and shot
and coal and wood in abundance.
Altogether, enough to last those i've
men more than two years. All fear of
death from starvation or cold was at
an ana
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-02
In Woman's World.

My beautiful chiucIa queen Ash-
britt, Pearl daughter of the late His
Majesty OF WhitehaD' says "a writer
in the enlarged April issue OF the
strand Magazine. recently had "a
family snugly kenneled in the ioom
known as the cat Kitchen where the
food for the animals is prepared. The
other day when these kittens were
nearly three weeks old. loud cries ~
distress were heard proceeding from
Pearl and her progeny and ON hasten
ing To- tho door the room was found To
Doc ful OF dense smoke, and with "a
most disagreeahle and alarming smell
OF burning, so thick, indeed, was tho
smoke that 10 was difficult Co cross
the room To- open the window.
Pearl flew forward with "a cry ~ soy
and brought out kitten soaking w't.
and when the smoke cleared the 9th r
kitteus-for whom Pearl returuod-wc-o
am found tn have been placed by thoir
mother I'm the milk bowl as she rNI-
dontly considered they were less likely
To- Doe burnt coz smothercd there. the
cause of the fracas was the Attendant
having been called away and detained
during which time the food on the fire
had burnt dry. the bottom Of tho pan
being burnt out and the food reduced
90 cindcrs. or course. the little things
were carefully dried and warmed az 'h'
FIRE and happily suffered no ill-effects
from their milk bath
To iron lace take three or Four thick
uosses OF clean white felt or dauu p.
and iron the lace over this on tho wrong
side with "a moderately hot iron. Use
the point OF the iron Co raise the pat
tern Of the lace. keep IL the same width
am the way along and air well before
laying &c away. Very dno lace should
bc iruned through muslin and never
touched with the bare metal
To iron black lace. spread II out nu a
piece of white paper with the points
from YOU. cover over with more paper
and iron over that. LIT the upper pieces
of paper orcl sioucllv 90 see that rha
lace lies smoothly underneath. Iron un-
an quite dry and hang un 20 air. Black
lace must never bo touched with the
bare iron. there must always be some
thing over DO Co prevent its getting
glazed Paper not only prevents he
Taco from staining the irnuin~-ehcet
but 70 also imr1rts "a slight stiffness 90
1.-THE Delineator for April
Mexican Suucc-Takc four largo foe
matoos. three green ucupcrs and one
onion chop tho peppers and onion IN
"a wooden howl then add tomatoes and
chop fine. Salt and pepper Co taste. To
ouo-half cupful Of vinegar add the
crease from four slices ~ fried bacon
Pour this over the chopped mixture
serve iu small e7lad-dishos. Mexican
sauce rs "a delightful relish with meats
or vegetables
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-02
LOGAN.

on Thursday evening the A. c..
W0mans club we're entertained al the
home of Mrs A. H. Thompson on
las, Center street with q card party.
.Eucbre was the game played Hand
some prizes we're awarded during the
evening and delicious refreshment
.vsra served Mrs A. n Thompson,
Mrs leo Campbell Mrs. G. WThatch-
pr Mrs Stops were the hostesses OF
ths evening
Miss Parmalee and Miss Hunt
ington entertained informally with
,ards Friday evening
Tho Logan Gun club had an outing
BIZ Johns grove Tuesday afternoon.
Tup shooting was tho diversion OF the
Ehsn0l1 Those who enjoyed the
afternoon were u. n. T. Emise. r..
Sh0enhart Mr. college of Denver. Mr..
Williamson. Mr.. r. l.. Campbell, Mr..
Boyle. Mr. Teurei
4 Prof A. j. Hansen Of tho A. c. left
TUESDAY for am extended visit Prof
Hansen win first visit some Of tho
largest schools NJ cities in the east.
Last Friday Afternoon Mrs. A. H..
Palmer entertained with a KensinRton
p her home on south Main The rooms
Rerr prett.Iy decorated with carns-
lions and yioIets
Miss Edna Jorgenson and Alta
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-02

,,,cyo Preston G. Peterson ana
Ianes ,,,Sson enjoyed a day on utah
pa'i1, N'isr.saav. after which the party
axe lined at dinner at the homo
Fa[,,..+r,astcr and Mrs CloNe
al. Gates returned TO SAIL
MI -5s, after several days Win
Iake friends IN Provo She was
s ,l ,7,est Of Mrs Keller.
.,-,s foss Of salt Lake was the guest
AuH- Id an Easter dinner party
Of t, Miss Flossie Dunn az her
W. Tho decorations were III Neep'"s
gIth the day.
Al Ianson spent wednesday
..s friends FOO springyille
Ling. who has spent week
M oIfh her daughter Mrs.
IN ~ ~ proadbent, has returned to her
home in LEM
u Brown Of salt Lake city
MT. ~ her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j.
, Bean oi Provo
20 NeiIor is visiting relatives
N S-isrd. ln Mant this week
anu
49,. postmaster W n. Dusenberry
Said Lake visitor the hrsa part
Of The week
v,.. zulu Houtz is visiting friends
W., lake. and Is a guest at the
IN. nj Judge King
,r.s Fora Ward has returned from Mt
%
r.rtre with friends
vrN George and Mrs n. Noyes
en-. guests of Viola Roylance Of
sprInr.ue Friday
Miss Myrtle Bibbins was hostess at a
.,ug apuuinted Eastern luncheon,
r,.,ir rIIas and danodils forming an
l.t-..,Iys renterpiecc for the dining
~ ..r.re covers were laid for eight
guests
v-. r5srob Butte delightfully."- enter
,..8sI about so of her lady friends az
E.r..urtau at her home Tuesday art
'-raor a pleasant social time was
allowed and AN elaborate lunch served
Miss Della Field OF salt Lake is
..a.fIUw L|IH IfitAlhNn anu A'tNt'N+' 30
5gr gIty this week.
Mis-. Ehada Mccullough entertained
. t. members of the Junior Society club
!, her home at an Easter luncheon.
Miss Anna Newell has returned home,
co. three months visit with her sis
,sr Mrs Brown. in Notion.
N..a- NIlatr lNnudseu and Hildd
t.h6s'd delightfully."- entertained the
,geDda and Forget Me Not clubs at the
home of the former Thursday evening.
4 merry evening of games and music
gas enjoyed by ALL Refreshments
were served.
Mr. and Mrs Joshua Dunn announce
tho engagement of their daughter, Miss
I70na. 90 ia Cutler Of Shelley. Ida.
Tho marriage 90 take place about the
f middle Of April ~ the salt Lake temple.
The Juniors Of the g. Y university
rtsrtaIn at q very enjoyable must
lad program Friday morning and a
dance and social in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

December 26: Annie Elizabeth Mont gomery, city; pneumonia
 December 26: Fannie White, colored, Ensley: acute alcoholism.
 December 25: Mrs. Sarah Logan, white, city; heart failure.
 December 25: Nancy Wilson, colored, city; bold hives.
 December 28: Infant of Viola Harris, colored, city; probably pneumonia.
 December g7: Vandy Mccormack, col ored, Woodlawn: unlawful homicide.
 December 27: W. M. Johnson, colored, Bessie Mines: accident.
 December 2S: Frank Smith, colored, city: broncho-pneumonia.
 December 2S: Martha Evens, city; heart failure.
 December 2S: Andrew Mathews, col ored, city; unlawful homicide.
 December 2S: Chennie Emons, colored Titusville; heart failure.
 December 29: John Wade, colored, city unlawful homicide.
 December "A: Will Adams, colored, La buka Mines; unlawful homicide.
 December 25: D. O.. Battles, white Oak Grove; unlawful homicide.
 December 25: Martha Laird, colored oak Grove; justifiable homicide.
 December 25 Louis Laird colored Oak Grove; unlawful homicide.
 December 2g William Brown, colored city: hemorrhage of the lungs. December %: w. w. Roberts, white Biiou theatre. city; unlawful homicide. December 16 Walter Dixon, colored Bessemer; accidentally burned to death December 30: Henry Strickland, col ored city: unlawful homicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
Cullman Society

Cullman, December 30.-(Special Jon Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Frank Morris entertained informally in honor of their daughter and sister, Miss Lillie Ford, who Is home from Opp for the Christmas holidays. The home was beautifully decorated in holiday colors Among those invited were Mrs. E. C. Kin ney, Mrs. Otis Kinney, Mrs. Lute Hays Mrs. J. B. Brown. Mrs. Harry Lightwood Mrs. Joseph McVeight of Birmingham Mrs. Otwell, Mrs. Fuller, Miss Fanny Rosson, Ruby and Cornie Hanlon Mrs Ford and Mrs. Morris were assisted ir receiving by Mrs. Frank V. Tilford Re- treatments were served during the after. noon
 Miss Esther Beyer and Freda liar tung, George Beyer and Phillip Hartune have returned from very pleasant visi to Birmingham friends.
 Fred Feldman and Richard Hauk are ir