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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
Her HOMEMADE .HiAr.
Il Brought 4 Proposal That She
Promptly Turned Down.

lt Brought Proposal That She
Promptly Turned Down.
The bohemians were roaking merry
in the dim lit studio discussing the lat
est novel that one of their number was
trying to write. the brutal editor who
had refused the best article ever writ
ten-a masterpiece Of the hOst-be-
moaning the nonintelligence of the art
critics, execrating the mercenary the
atrical manager and utterly repudfat-
ing the general public-the vast horde
Of the Philistines. BY way Of diversion
the painter Of pastel portraits said to
the bachelor maid:
That's charming hat you have on.
Who else would know enough to COM
bine turquoise and old rose? You have
u genius for color. What pity you
only writer
"Glad you like my hat, anyway. ],
made it myself. trust it will only
enhance its merit in your eyes to know
that it cost Inc but so cents"
"Impossible!' screamed all the bohe-
mians with one breath. ceasing their
arguments in order to take notice of
the vastly becoming creation which
capped the bachelor maids brown hair.
Fifty cents, did you say?" asked the
man who once wrote poem-aye, and
had it published. Then rising, placing
his hand above his heart, bowling low
and solelnnly, he said: ''Fair one, will
you be my wife? All my life I have
been looking for woman who could
trim her own hats for nothing. Pray
be mine."
"Nixie!' scoffed the bachelor maid
cruelty. "All my life have been look
ing for man who would be willing
and able to pay $50 for my hats
New York Press.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
The Voiee Of the People.

Lady John Russell visited Paris as a
girl in 1880 ank witnessed the some
what artificial enthusiasm for Louis
Philippe, who had just been placed on
the throne by the revolution. 1T is
said," We are told, that any small
boy in those days could exhibit the
king to curious sightseers by raising
a cheer outside the Tuileries windows.
when his majesty, to whom any mani
festation of enthusiasm was extreme.
" precious, would appear automati
cally upon the balcony and bow"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
In New
York
Society,".
There Is
No Four
Hundred

FRIEDRICH TOWNSEND MARTIN -
~ ocIE1Y IN NEW YORK NUMBERED, NOT TO
"a LIMITED. coUNT-AH, coUNT-1HE SANDS IN THE
4 j ENUMERATE THE BRIGHT STARS ALONG THE
~ MILKY WAY. BUT REDUCE SOCIETY
FIGURES
Suppose you top of the highest yscraper
York cyhat great wonderful marvellous city, Would you, could
you, COUNT ALL THE BUILDINGS IN s1GHTa You would
look and marvel, but you would shrink from the task
Now speak standing great emnence and looking
down the social world Of that city, And limit end
possible reduction addition There NO -FOUR HUN
DRED" NO EIGHT HUNDRED" NO EIGHTEEN HUN
DRED." What should you say to EIGHTEEN THOUSAND
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
-LINcoLN's. QUESTION;
Il stiIlsd tho Storm Of Applause For
,~r His Opponent, Douglas.

80 his OPPone0t, Oou0Sss!
Professor James +. McLeary Of
Mankato. Minn., who for fourteen
years represented district Of bis
state in congress. told this Lincoln
story:
"A friend Of mine told me that when
Q boy he attended with his father one
Of the famous Lincoln Douglas de-
bates in Illinois. My friends father
was Lincoln man, but the place in
which that particular debate took
place was a Douglas stronghold.
douglas spoke first, and he was
frequently interrupted by vociferous
applause. The cheering and the hand
clapping at the end lasted four or five
minutes. When Lincoln was intro
duced the crowd broke out into cheers
for Douglas and kept it up for several
minutes. Lincoln meanwhile waited
patiently.
"When at length the enthusiasm had
subsidized Lincoln extended his long
right arm for silence. When he had
partly got this he said In an impress
sive tone, What an orator Judge
Douglas isr
'This unexpected tribute to their
friend set the audience wild with en-.
thusiasm. When this applause had
run its course Lincoln, extending his
hand again, this time obtained silence
more easily.
"'What a fine presence Judge Dou'
las has! exclaimed the speaker ear.
nestly. Again tumultuous applause fol.
lowed the tribute.
"'How we'll rounded his sentences
are! How well chosen his language
IL! How apt his illustrations are!
ending up with, What splendid man
Judge Douglas isv ga
"Then when the audience had again
become silent at his call Lincoln lean
ed forward and said:
".And now, my countrymen, how
many Of you can tell me one thing
Judge Douglas saidT
my friend told me he searched his
own heart for an answer and found
none. Afterward he asked his father
IL he could remember anything Judge
Douglas had said, and the latter re-
membered practically nothing. But
my friend said to me impressively,
even now, half . century later, I can
recall practically all that Lincoln
said "-EXchange
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
LoNDoN's HISTORIC TOWER.
And the Eoe From Which Was Hatch.
Il cd the Great Charter.


Richard Davey in 1.-THE Tower OF
London connects the historic edifce
with the wrestling of the great charter
from King John.
King John, it would seem, though le-
gally married to Isabella Of Angou-
ieme, fell desperately In love in 1914
with Matilda" or MAUD" 1.-The Fair"
the beautiful daughter Of Robert, Lord
Fitzwalter. This lady, remaining deaf
to his entreaties, was treacherously
abducted from her fathers seat at
Dunmow by the kings order and shut
up In the round turret Of the White
tower. On this Fitzwalter made a
vain attempt to rouse the people to re-
volt, but was forced to fly to France
with his wife and remaining children.
Maud once safe in the tower, King
John renewed his suit, but only Sue
ceeded in driving her to utter silence,
which so Infatuated him that he sent
her a poisoned egg for her breakfast,
and she died early in 1915 A year
later her remains were translated to
the family vault at Dunmow.
When the news Of this crafty muir
der came to the ears Of Fitzwalter he
forthwith returned to England and
discovered to his Joy that the barons
were on the point Of declaring war
against John. He at once placed him
self at their head, hoping, 1t is said, to
combine his personal revenge with his
duty as an English peer and Is indeed
supposed to have forced the king to
sign the great charter for the express
purpose of humiliating his daughters
murderer Thus from an egg was
hatched the great charter. Whether
the story be true or false, it Is a GER
tilted historical fact that the barons
held the tower in pledge till John con-
scented to accept the charter and At
fixed his reluctant signature to the
deed.
About a year later, when the war
with the barons was at its height and
John once more a power, the tower
again fell into his hands, and, though
the barons laid siege to it, they were
repulsed by the kings men. To COM
plete its strange vicissitudes during
this strenuous reign the tower became
on Nov. 1, 1915, the temporary court
Of King Louis Of France, whom the
rebellious barons had summoned to
assist in the adjustment Of their griev-
ances. Appearing before the gates
with q large body Of men, he 50 COM
pletely awed the officials that they
handed over the keys without striking
q blow for their rightful monarch.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
What Damp Means.

Learn to know what damp means.
especially when used upon polished
woodwork. Think it means wet ana
you will be reviling valuable informa'
ton as newspaper rubbish" Dip q
cloth in hot water. wiring It as hard
as you can. then shake 1t IN the air
and 1t should have about the right
amount of moisture. -Exchange.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
'osttino On.

"How is your daughter getting along
With her vocal lessons2'
"splendidly, splendidly! She's got 20
now that she can say I can't sing
without my music just BEAUTIFULLY
Detroit Free Press.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
All Fixed.

All Fixed.
II think I'll propose at the party to
night"
mo, you won't"
"Why won't r.
my sister knows the young lady in
question, and it has been arranged for
you to propose at the ball next week."
-Kansas City Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
One Formally

VU0 TVTnU2TSys
'Oh, Joy! She has written a letter
saying she will marry me-"
CONGRATULATIONS. WhenY"
"Well-er-you see her father has to
indorse this promissory note before it's
good."-Cleveland Leader.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
The Silver Lining.

'Oh, John" exclaimed Mrs. Short
cash, who was reading letter, 'our
con has been expelled from college.
Isn't 1t awful?'
'Oh, l don't know" answered Mr..
ehortcash. 'Perhaps can pull through
without making an assignment now
Chicago News
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14

The great mass of people have syee
and ears. but not much more, espe
cally little power Of judgment, and
even memorv--Schopenh
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
How Ma Rssemblsd Him.

Tommy. you don't take after your
father much. do you?"
mo, ma'am. But, gee, you ought to
zee the way ma does sometimes!'-
Exchange.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14
Rsstaurant Rspartoo.

Restaurant Rsparteo.
Tea or coffee?' demanded the bus
thing waitress.
He smiled beaignly. Don't tell me;
et me guess" he whispered.-Brook-
lyn Life.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14

/ Crawford - Does your COINCIDENCE
trouble you for losing that money!
Crabshaw-No, but my wife does. You
Ne, It was her money.-Judge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14

He-l told yurr father that l Just
dote On yon. SheAnd what did be
say:. He-rhat | had better 0DA ~
antidote-lllu Bits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-14

The fewer desires the more peace.-'
wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
'DR. POWERS HEADS FLORENCE NORMAL State Board Elects Dis
 tinguished Educator O'NEAL GETS POWER Will Name Important Committees. Board to Employ Landscape
 Gardener - Edwin Craig
 head Attends Meeting
O'NEAL GETS POWER

Montgomery, June 27.-(Special.)- Dr. James K. Powers. one time president of the University of Alabama and one of the best known of Alabama educa- tors, was this afternoon elected presi- dent of the State Normal college at Florence. He succeeds M C. Wilson of the same city who resigned a few weeks ago because of friction with the state board of trustees.
 In addition to electing pr. Powers to head the normal college the board em- powered Governor o'Neai to name four committees finance. executive, build ing and education, to look after the re- spective duties The personnel of these committees is to be announced at a later date. The finance committee will be given authority to undertake the erection of such dormitories as may be needed.
 Decision was reached by the board to employ a landscape gardener, whose duty it shall be to go about from school to school with the end in view of beautify- ing them as materially as possible. The appointment has not yet been made.
 Other matters taken up by the board were the election of Miss Bessie Moore to fill a vacancy in the Moundville school, and the election of Miss kittie Antony to the chair of pedagogy at the Livingston school. Rules and regulations to govern the school were adopted at the board, the full membership of which was present
 Erwin Craghead, the new member from Mobile, who was appointed to suc- ceed Bird G. Farmer of Dothan, resigned, attended the session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
FAILED TO STOP
 CONSOLIDATION

Decatur, June 27.-(Special.) .)-Mayor John Patterson, Ex-Mayor E. C Payne and l.. w. Borton, all of New Decatur, re- turned from Washington last night, where they went to interview Senator Johnston Senator BanlShead and the postal officials with a view to asking that the order re- gently issued by the postoffice depart ment consolidationg the Descatur post office and the New Decatur postoffice be rescinded. George A. Hef, the other member of the committee who went to Washington, stopped over in Philadelphia a few days.
 In talking of the matter Mayor John Patterson said that he and the other members of the committee did not get to see Postmaster General Frank Hitch cock. as he was out of the city However, the committee called on First Assistant Postmaster General Granfield and took the matter up with him. Just what the result of the conference will be Mayor Patterson said that the committee did not yet know, but that they would be advised within a few days. However, Mayor Patterson talked as though he had but little hope of the department revolSing the order already issued, which consolidates the New Decatur postoffice with the Decatur office on July l. | Mayor Patterson says that in the con- solidation New Decatur will not losse her identity, as was at first believed. sHe says | that the committee was informed by the federal authorities that mail will be ad- dressed New Decatur the same as for merly and that the sub-station in New Decatur will continue to issue money orders.
 | Postmaster William A. Warner of New
 Decatur is busy checking and packinf
 up and getting ready to turn over tho | effects of the New Decatur postoffice tt
 Postmaster William Moseley of Decatur | on July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
DROUTH IN COTTON BELT WAS BROKEN National Bureau Bulletin Says Conditions Are
 Favorable

Washington June 27.-Drouth in the cotton belt was broken generally by showers during the week which ended yesterday and conditions were gener- ally favorable, according to the na- tional weekly bureau bulletin issued today. Conditions by states follows:
 Virginia: Temperature and preeipi- tation above normal; abundant sun shine.
 North Carolina General rain needed, South Carolina: Rain above normal III sections; hot weather.
 Georfgia: Rain needed; temperatures above normal
 Florida: Temperature and preclpita- ton above normal; abundant sunshine Alabama: Showers frequent and quite general; sunshine ample.
 Mississippi: Drouth thoroughly broken excessive cloudiness.
 Louisiana: Precipitation generallN above normal: sunshine deficient, favor able agreeable weather.
 Tennessee: Beneficial showers; mucl .cloudiness.
 Arkansas: Favorable weather; rail above normal in east: deficient in west.
 Texas: Excessive temperatures during last half of week; deficient precipitation in west; precipitation in east, but below normal; sunsbne abundant.
 Missouri: Severe drouth continued in central and western portions; tempera- lures about normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
FURTHER EFFORT
 ID FREE MORSE

Atlanta, June 27.-Further argument in the latest court proceedings to secure the freedom of Charles w. Morse, the New York banker who is serving a 15- year sentence in the federal prison here, will be made before Judge Newman in the United States district court tomor- row.
 MT. Morse's attorneys have petitioned the court for a writ of habeas corpus and appear hopeful of having the sen- tence reduced to ten years, if they fail to obtain his immediate liberation They contend that authorities practically are unanimous that general or gross sen- tence upon an indictment containing sev. eral counts, based upon different trans actions, is to> be construed as a sentence probably upon one count. The statutory limit on one count Is ten years for the offense for which Morse was convicted. and although he was found guilty on more than one count 1t is claimed that he was enormously sentenced in gross. Whatever portion of his sentence the court decides he has yet to serve, Morse hopes he may be permitted to spend in
 some prison nearer New York, basing his hope on the fact that the federal prison
 here was erected for the confinement of felons, whereas he was convicted on a misdemeanor charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
BRICKLAYERS ARE
 FOR BOND ISSUE
Resolutions Urge Their Members To Aid in Preventing City From
 Going on Scrip Basis

The Brfcklayers' and Masons' Interna- tional Union No. 1 of Alabama have adopted the following resolutions indors- ing the proposed bond issue: Be 1t resolved TRat we heartily in dorse the proposed bond issue. We feel that It Is to the best interest, well fare and progress of our city. Also it is our duty to pay our debts and main tain the city's credit.
 We also feel that if scrip has to be issued by our commissioners that the wage-earners will be the ones to suf- fer.
 We issue this appeal to our brothers to go to the polls, to work, and vote for the bond issue, as it means a great deal to the people at large of Birming- ham. Be 1t resolved. That a copy be sent to the press to be published
 PAT RAYMOND,
 "F. T. GORDON,
 "A. l.. CORVIN,
 "J. w. ELLISON,
 Committed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, June 27-Weather condf- tions at 2 ?. m:
 High barometric pressure Is found over most of the Mississippi valley and Gulf states, which, combined with the area of low barometric pressure in the St. Lawrence valley, has brought about showery weather from New England to the east gulf coast. Very little rain fell in north Alabama. but a Rard shower fell at Montgomery.
 There is a low pressure area In the Rocky Mountain and plateau regions, and an area of high barometric pressure nov ing in over the Pacific coast. Moderate rains fell within the region included be- tween these two areas.
 Temperature conditions changed very little in the cotton belt today, but il was very slightly cooler in Alabama and Georgia, owing to the cloudiness and showers that prevailed during the hot ter hours of the day. It was generally fair in Texas and the southwest today. Temperatures are still high on the plains reading of 9s degrees being observed at Oklahoma City.
 Summary of .pbseEvations made al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
HORSE TRAMPS ON
 WOMAN OF 70 YEARS

Roanoke, June 27.-(Special.)-At 6 o'clocl. yesterday evening, while J. c. l Wright was out automobiling with his
 wife and baby, he approached buggy in which Mir. and Mrs. James M. Pol lard were coming to town. While some distance off MT. Wright stopped his ma chine, but Mrs. Pollard being uneasy, began to alight and in so doing fell under the buggy and was trod upon by the horse so badly that her recovery is considered very doubtful. She is 70 years of age and quite feeble. MT. Wright, though not at fault in the un- fortunate accident, is distressed over the affair, and has spared no effort looking to the comfort and recovery of the un- fortunate lady. He came at once to town in his car and carried a surgeon in haste to the scene of the accident in the edge of town.
 G. H. Handley began today tearing away the wooden buildings on his lot on Main street, east of White & Awbrey's, preparatory to the erection of two large and modern brick stores.
 Dr. Fred Mashburn and Miss Susie Ford, daughter of the sheriff of this county, were married in Wedowee this morning and came at once to Roanoke to take passage for a short bridal tour. Dr. and Mrs. Mashburn are very promi- nent young people of the capital of Ran- dolph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
EUFAULA WANTS
 TO LOCATE ROAD
Mayor Mcdowell Presents Claims of Chattahoochie Valley As Natural
 Route for New Railroad

Eufaula, June 27.-(Special. )-Mayor Mcdowell was called to Ft. Gains. Ga.. Monday morning by a phone message to be in conference with some off, cials of a. proposed railroad that will be extended from valdosta, Ga. through this section to Brunswick, Ga, Jacksonville and other points to get in touch with the Panama canal
 The mayor will present this city's claims uring as the most direct route that which lies along the Chatta- hoochee valley as being not only the. most expedient but at least 37 mllesl nearer than any route that has beei@ proposed. He will also be in a posl3 tion to offer other inducements fron1 the business men and the result of hisl visit will be awaited with interest anal anxiety.
 The project has been under serious advisement here for several weeks and bring 1t this way.
 Ed Parish, o. B. Pruett and Judge T. D. Grubbs also attended the meet. ing for the purpose of putting in a claim for Clayton, which has been mentioned as feasible route.3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Wants Alimony Quick

Denver, Col, June 27.-While Mrs. 1sa- belle Patterson Springer, principal wit ness in the Henwood murder trial here, was under cross-examination yesterday her attorneys were asking District Judge George Allen to grant her alimony pend- ing the decision of the divorce case brought by John w. Springer.
 According to an affidavit presented to Judge Allen yesterday she will not have funds with which to contest the divorce action unless the court awards her money for litigation and personal expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Aged Lawyer Suicides

New Orleans, June 27.-R. H. Browne one of the oldest lawyers in New Or leans, and father of Arthur H. Browne United States commissioner for the Eastern district of Louisiana, com. mitted suicide today by 1eaping from ferry boat in the middle of the Mis-. sissippi river here. Dependency be. cause of i'll health and financial re- verses Is attributed as the cause Ht leaves widow and two sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
FIRST ELECTION
 NEXT SATURDAY Decided Apathy Precedes Local Option Election in
 Colbert County

Tuscumbia, June 27.-( (Special.l- e local option election will take place in this (ColberD county on Saturday, July l. On Thursday and Friday Registrars J. C. Holesapple and John Turner will sit at the courthouse to register voters.
 Decided apathy marks the situation. as neither the prohibitionists nor the whisky people are working hard and apparently little interest is taken in the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 27.-Weather fore- cast for Alabama and Mississippi: De- casional local showers Wednesday and Thursday; light to moderate south winds on the coast.
 Tennessee: Local showers Wednes- day and probably Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
FREE! FREE! FREE l
 Finest List Of Prizes Ever Offered NJ MI n nH M MA AD H M Ol
25 VALUABLE PRIZES
To the 25 Neatest Correct Ans1Uers
 to This Picture Puzzle
1 Pair Roller Skates 1 Catcher's Mask and Base
 ball Bat l Pair Link Cuff Buttons IA Fancy Stick Pins

IT COSTS YOU NOTHING to try. You may win one of the larger prizes. Every one sending in an answer to this puzzld will receive a souvenir, whether answe1 is correct or not To everyone answerI ing the puzzle we will send credit orI der for $35, which will be accepted ad part first payment on any new piano ill the house. The credit orders are not re deemable in cash by us or anyone elseI but are accepted the same as cash tol ward purchase of piano. There are Ia faces in this picture. Can you find I of them. To the neatest answers rel ceived we will give 25 prizes in the order named above.
 DIRECTIONS-T Trace the outlines of the faces on this or a separate sheet o1 paper ,and number them 1, 2, 3, etc. Mai or bring the answer to the store.
 REMEMBER-Yo will find at leas1 z of the faces. All answers must be i1 our hands within five days. Winners will be notified by mail. In event of a tie, prizes of equal value will be given Mail or bring answers to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
UNIQUE WINDOW DISPLAY

An attractive window display is that of the Amzi Golden Seed com pany on First avenue. A miniature pool is formed in the center of the window stand surrounded by moss covered banks and small shrubbery. A small fountain sheds its spark ling spray over the waters of the little lake. on which three live ducklings paddle to and fro. Tho ducks seem perfectly contented, despite their novel surroundings, and swim and dive in search of food as though in their native ele- ment.