davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
SHORT CREEK HAS
 WILD ANIMAL SCARE

The derailment of circus train, the report of escaping lions and tigers. coupled with demoralized traffic condi- tions. created intense excitement in the neighborhood of Short Creek yesterday at an early morning hour.
 It was reported here that a car Of a circus train was derailed while crossing trestle at that point The Frisco limited train reaching here at an early hour this morning came in over the Southern rail- way. while the outbound accommodation train went out over the Southern.
 It was reported here yesterday that no animals escaped from the cages and everything was normal after a few hours tie up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

 have been the first who would have ap- piled for purchase
 "Mr. Thompson indicts the state, but want to say that all the money wrung from the people by the liquor interests or the tariff could not purchase the free and untrammeIed vote of this sovereign state.
 q received my commission, not from the secret caucuses and conventions of federal postmasters and officeholders. but by the sovereign votes of a majority of the democrats of Alabama"
 Changing his argument to answer the attacks which had been made on him, Colonel O'Neal said: From the dark and slimy recesses the bushmen, with their arrows poisoned, seek to slay, and a man who turks behind the garb of a minister of the gospel in a church which rev erence and respect is today circulating throughout this state a canard which denounce as a low, damnable, cowardly slander He undertakes to defame the character of that man who shed his blood for the people of this state, led the hosts of Alabama to the restoration of good government in our commonwealth and was as pure and knightly soul as ever drew a breath. Are your ballots to re- buke 1t? Let it be known that false hood and islander are not to be tolerated by brave, honest, free people" His mention of Senator Bob Taylor and his race in Tennessee brought forth pro- longed applause.
 Pointing to "the black sails of the pirate ship commanded by Joe Thomp- son. Nathan Alexander and J. w. A. Johnson as his first and second mates, and Booker T. at the helm,' he declared that "the great ship Alabama, manned by the bravest of the true, will consign the invaders to the vile depths from which they sprung unwept, unhonored and unsung.
 "What would the prohibltionists gain. he asked, "by electing a republican gov ernor? Under any circumstances our leg islature will be democratic, and 1t will settle this question according to the will of the white voters of Alabama, follow ing the time-honored principles of local option promulgated by Jefferson"
 In closing he promised to carry out his oath of office and to enforce every law on the statute books to decide every great question in accordance with the democratic platform and domestic princi- ples, hoping that the whole state will move forward in fields of moral, educa- tional and industrial prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
RAILROADS SEEK SPEEDY
 SETTLEMENT OF SEIZURE

unloaded. Sheriff Higdon is as anxious to have the cases decided as are the rail- road people. He Is paying ss demurrags every day that the cars remain. The rul-4 ing on one car will probably be accepted on all that are held.
 In regard to the rumor that he had de-, clined to serve some papers, the sheriff made the following statement:
 "I find that l do not have the power within the law to attach goods under a, seizure-warrant after dark unless tho place Is open. I consider the railroad yards the same as any other place and have declined to serve papers after dark, as have not the legal right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

Attorneys Campbell and Johnson for the Frisco railroad notified Sheriff Hig- don last night that they would attempt to have the cases involving the seizure of two cars of liquor and beer in the Frisco yards by the sheriff brought up before either Judge Fort or Judge Weaver at clock this morning. The attorneys stated that the railroads have signed bills of lading for the cars to be returned to their original shipping point and that the shippers are getting impatient
 In the event that the seizure is upheld and the goods ordered held, the attorneys state that they will try to have the cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
W. H. PLEAsANTs HERE
President Ocean Steamship Company
 Spends Day In Birmingham

w. H. Pleasants, president of the Ocean Steamship company, was in Birmingham yesterday. While here he held short conference with his Birmingham forces and returned to Savannah, his head quarters, yesterday afternoon.
 4 President Pleasants said yesterday that business from this district through the traffic channels of his steamship com pany were very good and were improv- ing right along. He said the recent in crease in force made at Birmingham spoke more plainly than anything he could say regarding the conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Marriage Licen.es I..ued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the pro- bate court:
 c. w. Htll of Birming gfam to Miss Nettie Carroll.
 Harry lowering ot Birmingham to Nsss cath s-irs Kisinskv.seE sig "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Expre.. Empioye Suicides

Memphis, November 3.-David G. Reid, aged 32 years. a well-known express mes senger, on returning home here today and finding the door locked, broke into the house and fired twice at his wife, both shots missing her. He then turned the weapon on himself and is now in a dying condition. Reid was formerly a resident of Cleveland. o. sst M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
T. J. Hickman

Another vacancy was made in the ranks of the Confederate veterans when T. J. Hickman, aged 70 years, died yesterday morning at 10:40 o'clock at 2023 Ave- nue H.
 MT. Hickman was one of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham, having been here since 1886. and he was the grandson of Joseph H Hickman. who was we'll known in this section as early as ISIS. Mir Hickman served in the Confederate army having enlisted in Company B, Tenth Alabama. and was a member of Camp Hardee.
 Mir. Hickman was employed at the courthouse and was known to a large number of friends. by whom he was greatly liked He is survived by several
 sns. among whom is K. K. Hickman.
 'nnected with the Birmingham police .9rce. # - y
 The funeral services will take place from the residence tomorrow at II a m and the interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. The following have been asked to act as palibearers: Active, e.. A. Garretson, P. M. Vance, Carlos Reese. A. M. South. T. 2. Hagood and R. H. Hagood; honorary, w.. S. Brown, R. c. Hewitt. w. s. Morrow. J.e l.. Darby. Marion Higgins and J F, Mclaughlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
ANOTHER THOUSAND RAISED FOR JUBILEE Three More Big Meetings Are
 to Be Held APPEAL TO CIVIC DUTY The Plan Is to Raise s10,0OO for Jubilee md Reunion and About
 s30OO Is Already in
 Sight
APPEAL TO CIVIC DUTY


' The census jubilee committee has ' agreed to pay the expenses of the ' United States troops and 1t is now \ a settled fact that battalion of < the Seventeenth infantry will come
 V to Birmingham from Fort Me : Y Pherson. Ga., to take part in the : ' great parade which has been plan \ ned for the second day Chairman T. O. Smith of the mill < itary committee notified the depart ' ment at Washington of his accept < ance of the proposal, and the peo- ' pie of Birmingham are delighted
 < that to the long lines of the gray ' will be added not only the cavalry
 ' and artillery of the state. but the < representatives of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

Numerous subpoenas have been is- sued to witnesses to appear before the grand jury which reconvenes Monday to take up, among other things, vio- lations of the prohibition laws It is thought that especial attention will be given such matters by the deliberative body, although more than hundred cases of various nature are docketed for investigator.
 Solicitor Heflin has publicly stated that he intended to be active in the prosecution of alleged violators, al- though the injunction process in his mind was not as advisable as the regu- lar mode of procedure through the criminal court. The solicitor is of course required by law to wait on the grand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 3.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday, rising temperature; mod crate east to south winds.
 Following is. the report of the local waa ther bureau for the "A hours ending at n m Novenahar . 1Q1n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Mrs. Mary Burritt Peirce

Mrs. Mary Burritt Peirce, aged 62 years, wife of Dr. John D. Peirce, died yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock, at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. H. John son. 1i1s South Twelfth avenue, as a result of stroke of paralysis she suf- Tered last July, and from, which she had never fully recovered
 Mrs. Peirce was originally from Ten nessee, having been born at Christiana Rutherford county, July 90 1s4s. daush- ter of James H. Grant and niece of the late Lemuel P. Grant of Atlanta Mrs Peirce is survived, in addition to her husband, by Dr. J. D. Peirce of Bir lningham. by two daughters, Mrs E. w. Fordyce of Anniston and Mrs w. H. Johnson of Birmingham and by four sons, C.. l.. Peirce, of Columbus, Ga. F. c. Peirce of Atlanta and Robert c. Peirce of Birmingham.
 The funeral services will take place from 111s South Twelfth avenue tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, and the internent will be at Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

TEN DAYS SPECIAL SALE Homespun all-wool suits to or dor. $13.7b. : ,. eiNaER's, 1o7 N. 2Qth g st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

GREEN Undertakiiss co. Phones icoa. LI01 Lox uaasrtetsE Phones =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

SHAW. The undsstahsr. Phopss ..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
This contractor got results.

Some years ago a contractor build
ing a railroad in a warm climate vas
troubled a great deal by sickness
among the laborers.
He turned his attention al once TO
their food and found that they were
setting full rations of meat and we're
drinking water from a stream near BY
He issued orders to cut down The
amount of meat and to increase greatly
the quantity Of Quaker Oats fed to the
men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water. Almost instantly
All signs of stomach disorders passed
andhis men showed decided improve
ment in strength and spirits. This con-
tractor had experience that taught him
the great value of good oatmeal.
The cost was small; lOc for regular
size packages; tits also packed in large
size family packages at 25c. s.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
An Effective Alarm.

Flanagan had been discharged from
the artillery and went to live in cot.
tage In his native village. One day he
left on weeks visit to some distant
relatives. and a day later the village
constable was standing at his door
when he heard the sudden boom of
the rusty cannon Flanagan had
mounted on his front hedge.
An instant later a brick whizzed
past the constable's ear and smashed
his door to smithereens.
The indignant officer, followed by
the populace, rushed TO Flannigan's'
cottage and found it still tenantless,
but showing signs Of recent burgling
When Flanagan returned the next
week he heard the news and was de.
lighted.
"Oi prepared for burglars afore OF
wint away" he said, "by thrainin' the
gun on yer front door, constable. and
CONNECTING it by sacret wires to the
doors and windies and loading 1t wild
brick. An 1t hit the door slap in
the middle? Bedad, OF wasn't gun
layer in the artillery for nothin'w-
Pearson's Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
HIS THOROUGHBRED.
A Deal the Horssmsn Pat Through on
the Dead Quiet.

Deal the Horseman Fst aHS~s"
the Dead Quiet.
man known roundabout rs
I, yer and possessor II fine horses was
lrtely driving one CT his faNorite
seeds along a suburban road when
n, came upon another nurse lover. al
most rs well known. who was driving
m the opposite direction. Seemingly
p!eased to meet each other. both Ore"
up alongside.
81 heard only yesterday that youd
gone away and brought back new
thoroughbred" greeted the seeohu
horseman.
"Yep." gleefully returned the first
horseman; I'm just after leaving her
hack home while | give this horse
little spin for his liver"
Think she'll suItT' asked the sec
ond man. souinting good humoredly.
well. you know my style. old man.
She can step along in the best class
and she's got Il pedigree eclipsing any
around here"
How long have you had herr"
Just four days" answered the hrst
horseman in the same gleeful tone.
but I've had my eyes on her for some
time back"
Carried this deal through a little on
the quiet, didn't your
yep" laughed the first man. with
a head shake of satisfaction.
"Is she a record breakerF
Sure thing; wouldn't have any
other. Wait till you fellows get a
glimpse of her. and if you don't agree
that I've still got my eyes for winners
I'll eat the tail off that horse there
Suddenly the second horseman lean
| ed over toward his friend and thrust
out his hand ia palpable earnestness.
Accept my congratulations said
he "and also give 'em to your-your
| thoroughbred"
81 willr' heartily returned the other
man. gripping the proffered fist. BE
sure to come In and see us" he added
as his friend prepared to drive on.
II know she'll be tickled to meet Il
friend of mine; she isn't too high
hitched for that. old man. That's her
winning quality. She's Il wife fit for
horse judge"'-Detroit Free Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
WATER EXPERTS.
Feats of Diving That Are Performed
by Swedish Swimmers.

Feats of Diving That Are Performed
by Swedish Swimmers.
The Swedes delight In combination
diving" and two men will perform
many clever feats together One OF
the most grotesque Of these is when
one man stands upright on spring
board and tightly clasps another mans
body round the waist. holding him
head downward and putting his own
head through the mans legs. When
the upright man springs from the
board he throws his legs into the air
so that the two men. clasping each 9th
err tightly round the waist. turn som.
ersault. and when they reach the wa.
ter the man who started upside down
arrives feet foremost
The handspring dive is very effec'
tive speciality of Swedish swimmers
The performer takes off from the div
ing board with hands instead Of feet
turning his body In order to descend
feet foremost or somersaulting to ar
rive head downward.
Very graceful also Is the back dive
in which the spring is made backward
the body turning toward the spring
| board.
Double somersault dives are made
from platforms thirty to fifty fee
high. the diver making two turns IL
the air and entering the water fee
Reconsideration Saturday Review.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
THE FOOD FOR POULTRY IN
WINTER.

Much time and money have been
spent in what seems the almost vain
endeavor TO make hens produce eggs
in cold weather. 1t requires but little
experience with poultry to learn the
fact that, under ordinary circum-
stances, hens cannot produce as many
eggs in winter as in summer. Summer
is the natural time for the laying of
eggs, and in order to increase winter
production there must be reproduced
for the fowls as nearly as possible the
conditions that exist in summer. Mrs.
John ]. Layzell of Brandon, Vt, has
evidently succeeded in doing this with
her flock. She says: II have been
using Pages Perfected Poultry Food
| for the last three winters, and | find il
the best poultry food on the market
| have tried several different kinds
but | got no eggs until began to us,
| this food"
II you want to know more about thi>
food and the best ways of using ii
write to c. S. Page, Hyde Park, VT, fol
his booklet. profitable PO""-7." /
will be sent free, postpaid, !. -2you,
mentioning this paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18

feeling came upon me that this passed
bsvond the boundaries 81 God's Jus
tice. beyond what be wOuil permit
feel ii surely In my heart Aud she
laid her elinched hand upon her breast
1t needed only for the 10 do my part
which | have done. | have come TO
you"
This appeal. uttered with that peeul-
lar power which comes from complete
spiritual conviction, affected Wash
ingtou powerfully. but be was still In
doubt.
In Captain Asgill's circumstances"
said he. 1T would be natural TO ask
leave to communicate with his be-
trothed. Permission would have been
granted. but Il has not been asked
She drew Asgilrs letter from her
bosom.
"A soldier brought me this" said
she. 81 beg you TO read H."
"a sOldier?" he asked. surprised.
"a British soldier He had been n
prisoner"
"My child" said Washington. ''you
have done me considerable service"
81 beg you to read the letter." said
she again. and Washington read.
"This would touch any human heart,
he said. There is more In 1t than
even you perceive"
He reflected for moment and then
resumed
81 am about TO tell you a secret
The opportunity to send this was not
an accident: 1t was contrived by me,
l desired that Captain Asgill should
communicate with Carleton: II suited
my plans. And. upon the other hand
the representations which Captain As
gill could have made were the sures,
possible means for saving his own life
And this he well knew. Some word;
upon my own behalf he writes, Ny
child, they were life to him. But III
believed that he had but the on,
chance to write and only few min
utes for the work, and he preferred It
save his honor with you and to serve
your interests and those of your ia
Their.
Lift up your hand and pledge M
secrecy IN the sight Of heaven. Thi
man of honor and sentiment shall no
die In the place of such wretch a
Lippincott You have well said tina
Gods justice will not permit 1t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18

While GuStuve Dore was al lschl
and wandering about the mountains
he became much interested In a coun-
try wedding and sketched 1t on the
spot. He put the sketch into book
In the pocket of his puletot and went
back to the hotel to dinner. After
dinner he looked for the sketch. Ii
was gone. Angry al the theft, the
artist called the landlord and made
complaint but no trace of the book
was found. From Ischl Dore went to
Vienna, and there he found a letter
and a parcel awaiting him. The let.
ter, which was anonymous. read thus
Sir. | stole your book at Ischl The
sketch was so charming that could
not resist the temptation of having il
In my possession, and | knew very
well you would never consent TO sell
1t to me. But theft Is neither NV
trade nor my habit, aud beg you to
accept as a souvenir of my crime and
my enthusiasm for your talent the
walking stick which will reach you at
the same time as this letter"
The cane was one with a massive
gold head in which was set a gem of
value.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
The Clocks Annoying Habit.

Mrs. Benham had just seated herself
10 work at bit of embroidery that re
quired particular care and attention
when there came ring at the tele.
phone. Il just know that's Mrs. Gum.
my" she said as she laid down her
WORK and went to answer the call
whenever | am unusually busy and
haven't any time to spare she rings
me up and talks to me by the hour .
she was right. 1t was Mrs. Gum.
my who was fully as talkative as
ever She began with a long story
ana when fairly in the middle of II
the clock on the wall Of the room he.
gan to strike.
wait a moment" interposed Mrs
benham. II can't hear you until this
noise stops"
what made that noiseY' asked Mrs
Dummy after it had ceased.
1T was only the clock answered
the patient Mrs. Benham "You Know
1t always strikes once or twice when
we get to talking"
Inc conversation did not last Iona
after that.-Youth's Companion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18

give you my promise that If | myself
am spared for a sufficient time Cap
tain Asgill shall not die"
The rest Is history.
Captain Asgill remained under SEN
tence of death, but the popular cutlery
was unavailing to drive him to the
scaffold
In June, still under sentence, he was
admitted to parole and was for some
time In Philadelphia, where Marjory
was with her father, whose release
rhe had secured-partly, no doubt,
through influence exerted In his favor
by Washington.
In Philadelphia the lovers met and
plighted their vows and won some
what grudging consent from Thomas
Lynde.
AL through the summer Asgill re-
manned In his strange position, prac-
tically free man, yet under the shad-
ow Of the gallows. But powerful
hand protected him and guided his af-
fairs. and in the autumn he was freed
finally from all restraints, and he and
Marjory were married very happily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
A GOOD SELLING POULTRY FOOD

The testimony Of merchants who
handle Pages Perfected Poultry Food
are indicative of the popularity Of this
food. w. II. Nye Of Johnson, VT, says,
in recent letter: II have sold Pages
Perfected Poultry Food since its origin,
and have found it to be the most salts
factory Of any to the consumer. 1t is
an egg getter." H. Il. Brown Of Lud-
low, VT, says: pages Perfected
Poultry Food sales increase. Doubled
my sales on 1t last year."
II you want to know more about
this food and the best ways of using it,
write to G. s. Page, Hyde Park, VT,
for his booklet, profitable Poultry"
1t will be sent free, postpaid, to any.
one mentioning this paper. .'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
HIS VERY WORDS.
The Properly Man chssrfully Quoted
Then, 20 Beerbehm Tree.

The Properly Man CneeTutiJ SSotso
Them 20 6eerbohm Tree.
BeerbOhm Tree. the English actor
had a comical experience on his hrsi
appearance as the oorpulent Falstan,
In the last act he had arranged that
Falstaff. disconnected by gibes and
buffets Of the fairies in Windsor for
est, should make one herculean effort
to climb the oak tree. The pegs that
were to serve as supports for that tree
we're always conspicuous by their alb
sence. OIythe morning before the per
Torrance Mr.. Tree was told they
should positively be fixed on the tree.
The informing came, but with IL no pegs,
Eloquence was stified; even invectiye
faltered- He pointed to the tree and
with the calm OF despair blurted out
to the defaulter. mo pegs"
Such an ejaculation. spoken more In
sorrow than In anger. would. he hoped
appeal to that last remnant Of con
science which even the papier mache
bosom of a property man might be
supposed to retain. In the evening
there was a dress rehearsal, but still
no pegs could be seen. Mr.. Trees
form quivered-beneath the padding
with pentup emotions. and in torren,
of passion and voice shaken by right
eous wrath he exclaimed:
"Where are those pegs?
"Pegs-pegs" exclaimed the proper
ty master, with exasperating affability
"Why, guv'nor. what was your words
to me this morning? No pegs AnC
there amt none."-London Tit Bits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18
Fresh Cut Meat and Bones as an
Eco Producer,

Fresh Cut Meat and Bone has been
called the Ideal Food for laying hens
because it contains in a highly concen-
trated but easily assimlated form all
the materia'' which are contained in
the egg. II your hens are not laying
you had better send to c. S. Page, Hyde
Park, Vt, for 200 10 barre, of this
Food. 1t will cost you only $3.50,
freight prepaid, to your railroad station.
When writing him mention this paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-02-18

around. Suspecting r4 #
Wild elephant enters I#.
ing AZ the forest ems.
tame elephant The rr-
Ing u the buuHiari.s ....
until the elephant r.
close quarters. llIyrr .
end OF the labyrinth. ihrr -
Is allowed 90 pass Ilr
while men lying IN wall
over the feet Of the rs
sport is n dangerous one form,
ragged elephants somefIu- r-.
hunters under their feet -s