The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

taken during the first year of hos tilities he went earnestly to work to recoup his fortune and help In the res toration of industrial and political prosperity.
 He has done his part we'll During the trying times of reconstruction he was twice elected from Madison county to the legislature and once to the sen ate.
 Without his solicitation--even with out his knoWledge-he was appointed state convict inspector by Gov. William c. Oates.
 He was a prominent member of the late constitutional convention. He was recently made worshipful master of the Masonic lodge at Gurley. He is a lead CT in all public affairs--a most valuable citizen, loved and respected by all who know him.
 Captain Grayson Is the father of four stalwaft sons who have distinguish ca themselves in honorable endeavor In Alabama. One of them is David A. Grayson of Huntsville. who is one or the most successful attorneys of North Alabama. Another is James Gordon Grayson, who recently located in Bir- mingham and is engaged in the real es- tate and insurance business. Ambrose Tilden Grayson, who, of course, Is a democrat, is a practicing physician in Madison county. Claude A. Grayson is engaged in business in Mobile.
 All these sons are graduates of the University of Alabama.
 Mrs. Laughinghouse, a daughter re- gently died at her home in Gurley. She was carefully educated in some of the best schools of the state.
 Inshis 72 years of useful life, much
 
 struggles for his own and his country's prosperity. Captain Grayson has devel- oped a strong spirit of philosophy.
 Sage words of wisdom drop from his lips unstudied and with surprising ease I hereby name him the Sage of Flint River"
 Here are a few sayings that he dropped unintentionally during the aft ernoon we spent driving over his plantation:
 q am rich and contented because I have schooled myself to modest de- sires."
 "The only advantage that can see In earning a large salary in the city Is the fun you get in spending it"
 "Three wholesome meals and peace on the farm Is many times more satisfy ing than luxuries bought with mort gages in the city"
 q sometimes climb to the top of one of these mountain peaks to renew my realization of my insignificance in the world. Nothing makes man feel so small as a broad view from one of Gods great mountains"
 "A man is never man in fact until he Is married Is full man only when he has family of children; he Is a full rounded and complete citizen when he has all this and a home, never be- fore"
 "There is a wide difference between A planter and a farmer. The planter lives in town and leaves his lar se plantation to the care of tenants. The farmer lives on his farm. however small or large it may be, and takes care of it himself. Young man, don't call me a planter in your paper If you value my friendship"
 q married during the first year or the war, knowing that I would have to leave my bride and impose upon her the anxiety of soldier widowhood. But 40 wars would not have prevented our marrying. But since all Is well that ends we'll we are glad we did it."
 Mrs. Grayson takes a keen interest In every department of the farm work and especially in the poultry yard and gar den.
 She estimates that there are upwards of 300 chickens on the place. Some Of them are of the very finest breeds Mrs Grayson also takes a live inter- est in public and social affairs and is justly proud of the brilliant success or her sons.