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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
SUBTLETIEs OF PORTRAIT PAINT
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From Chronicle and Comment in the September Bookman.


 From Chronicle and Comment in the
 September Bookman.
 In his volume of personal reminis- cences, The Herkomers. Sir Hubert von Herkomer refers to the aversion many people feel toward sitting for their por- traits. He attributes 1t in part to their fear that the painting will bring 10 light some trait that they have been trying all their lives to hide. He thinks the painter sometimes does this uncon- sciously. The following instance is more or less familiar, but he cites it as having come under his personal obser- vation.
 "A strange case of the revealing power of the portraitist's art came un- der my notice some time back. A lady who was suffering from some ailment that baffled all the doctors, was advised by her family medico to try travelling for time; there was chance that such a change would improve her state of health. The husband readily fell in with this advice as he wanted his wife to be painted by a distinguished for eign artist. During her absence from home the lady's portrait was painted and to the entire satisfaction of the husband. On their return home, re- ception was arranged to give their numerous friends an opportunity of seeing the great artists work To that reception the lady's family doctor was invited. He gazed long and earnestly at the portrait, after which he took the husband aside and said to him. Now, l know what is really the matter with l your wife, We'll answered the hus- band, what it is?' Insanity" was the doctors one word. That lady died in an asylum within year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
The State Fair

"The opening of the state fair Is only little more than three weeks off, and the outlook for record breaking at- tendance is bright indeed" said Presi- dent B. B. Burton.
 Reports from out of town indicate that we will have more visitors in Bir- mingham during the fair than usual. Everything Is in good shape. The ex- hibits will be particularly attractive, and we are making a great feature of the music. Innes' band has been en- gagged at large cost. and the concerts should certainly draw. The fair not only affords pleasure to old and young, but 1t Is educative as well. If the weather is good I am confident that the fair will be a splendid success in every way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

on prohibition. Swanson is a local op- tionist, but Glass came out recently for prohibition. Although personally popular the Lynchburg congressman re- ceived comparatively small vote against Swanson. The opponents of Martin and Swanson will howl ma chiner more than ever, but both of these men have proved to be efficient in public life Their private virtues are centainly above reproach."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
From the Philadelphia Enquirer.

From the Philadelphia Enquirer.
 "Yes" is a simple word spelled with three letters. It has caused more happiness and more unhappiness than, any other word in the language. M
 It has lost more money for easy lenders than all the holes in all the pockets in the world.
 It has started more dipsomahiacs on their career than all the strong liquor on earth.
 It has caused more fights than all the You re liars" that ever were spoken.
 IL has procured kisses and provoked
 It has defeated candidates and elected scoundrels.
 It has been used in more lies than any other expression.
 It is not meant half the time it is said. win it continue to make such record Yes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
THE MYSTERY OF THE 'POssUM

THE MYSTERY OF THE 'POSSUM From the Washington Post
 Mir James Henry Rice, Jr., not un- known, perhaps, to science, has been guilty of playing marbles in the top-spin, ming season. In a series of articles on the Mammals of South Carolina" he en- larges with immense erudition, but with a strange obliviousness to the fitness of the subject, so far as the time of year is concerned, upon the American 'possum. Ordinarily we would stand back and look on, awaiting the period when the first frosts have spread the cracking leaves under foot. before taking up this entranc- ing subject. But. with James Henry haz- arding the statement that the presence of the 'possum in North America is one of the mysteries of science. there Is appar- ently nothing left to do but take hand
 in the game.
 As to the alleged mystery involved in nothing worth while to offer in explana- tion. Suffice to say. in. the distribution of good things, the 'possum fell to our portion. This should be enough to elicit the Cheeryble words of grace before meat, For these and other blessings, Lord, make us duly thankfully That the
 possum originally belonged to Australia sia, and that the sweet 'tater is native of Malaysia, just across the way, is like wise of small moment. As with other mysteries, Providence steps in, some how, where science breaks down. In the absence of a better theory, 1t may be SUD- posed that the first 'possum swan across. carrying a yam in his mouth. AS all the ories are tentative. holding place until a better can be substituted. we submit this for the time being. as well as for what 1t Is worth. It is doubtful whether the I 'possum himself can throw any light upon the subject. In all probability he sings to his children an ancient ditty of pos sum land. corresponding in substance to one sung by. care free youths of today Were here because we're here. because we're here.'
 But there are other reasons. We once asked an untutored naturalist of the hills
 why are hornets?" He told us that hor- nets ate flies. Also that birds ate hor- nets, It was enough. Having three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
Brooke's Comet

You quoted me recently" said an anna teur astronomer, 'in regard to the ap- pearance of the comet overhead known as Brooke's comet In speaking of it l facetiously referred to the fact that pro. hibition had come to an end, and that VI, were entering upon new regime. This was joke and ought to have so marked and labeled it, for I see that some one IS taking exceptions to what this col,1run has said in regard to prohibition, and I hasten to withdraw all I have said ur might have said on the subject of prohibit tton. But before doing so I will 1uso say that the appointment of the excise commissioners by Governor O'NeaI has done more to end prohibition as fact than anything I know of except the election. Some persons seem to think that rhey were appointed on the recommendation of the committee of which Mir. Beddow was chairman. but I am satisfied this is a mistake.
 But, referring to Brooke's comet aft CT raising the alarm. I must confess it is personal disappointment. It is just overhead at night in the early evening, but the tail persists in extending out behind it, and in appearance to us 1t Is just hay mass of nebulous matter somewhat like ball, and not a very bright spot in the center. Now, of course, this is not the comet, as comets are ad- vertised with a tail like attractive hre- works, and with a head like lion seek ing whom 1t might devour. Consequently, I mention the subject again more . way of apology than otherwise, and al- though the comet is said to be brightest about September r. its brightness at that time will only be about as bright as ihe face of the regular prohibtionist was after the recent election"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press. There's nobody you can hate like the model citizen. Guilt sows the wind, but innocence reaps part of the whirlwind. l The reason a girl can believe man is | a hero is he isn't her father. | The average man expects to make his | hay with other peoples mowers and :. rakes.
 1 There is no greater magic worked than | the way a woman can wear a shoe two sisos smaller than her feet and have it three sizes too big for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
TRIALS OF RED HEADED GIRL

tragic quality conveys to the listener the impression that if it is going to rain her life will be blghted and that if it is not she will never smile again. It is going to be disastrous either way. And her life matches her voice. She had been born in fairly comfortable circum- stances and had made an ambitious mar | riage. It had proved unhappy, and upon dis-N covering the worthlessness of her mate she had divorced him. Then came financial depression, some unwlse investments, poverty and friend | lessness. ,,.s,,.s.szs 45->.. . The girl tried many things. She made a miserable pittance translatng impossi- ble novels from the French. Wearying of this unprofitable employment, she went on the stage In cheap company playing i'm possible melodrama. | The company was stranded in the west. The red haired girl got employment as a
 waitress in the hotel in which she was stopping when the manager disappeared.
 From hotel waitress she presently be- came cook on ranch.
 Here she saved her earnings, and pres enty came east with little bank &C., count, good deal of valuable knowledge
 of life, and an undiminished supply of hope.
 Red haired people are such inveterate optmists!
 And now. even with her only line si- fenced she has conquered her tears and gets the expressive smile over the foot lights to the satisfaction of her stage manager and the leading man. The audiences are beginning to talk about her, too. They have begun to catch the persistent idea that is constantly in her mind.
 She intends to be another Mrs. Leslie Carter.
 Will she succeed? Who knows?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

There will be fewer reports of declines in tonnage when the railroads begin to haul the magazines. some of which are full of heaviness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

The Mexicans continue to campaign with brickbats The election will be held early next month, and then perhaps they will settle down and become mere re- formers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

The Eeattie murder case and the Upton Sinclair scandal are dismissed, and the German-French embroglio is in way to be ended, and then the world will be at rest for while. let us hope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

Our navy is so large there Is scarcely msaeuvering room in Hampton Roads The country needs a larger trainlns ground, and it has none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

When New York imports chorus girls from the interior 1t gives them French or Spanish names, and the world Is ex- pected to accept the new names as the true ones,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
From the New York Telegram.

From the New York Telegram. "HE red haired actress was in tears
 A stupid, non-appreciative stage ! manager had cut out the only line in the play allotted to her.
 So she stood at one side of the dis mantled stage, her tangled fiery locks and her tear stained cheeks presenting par adoxical picture of fire and water.
 Now, then, Miss Auburn" said 'he stage manager. sharply, that's your cue,'
 The red haired actress gulped and swal- lowed hard.
 "But you said that line was to be cut out" she managed to say in choky voice.
 "Yes, but not your smile He has pro- posed to you. You're so surprised and sc pleased that you have no words to express yourself. So you simply turn your eyes on him slowly and smile. In that way he guesses the truth.
 The red haired lady tried to express the smile. The result was scarcely happy She was still mourning for her one and Oiiiy iiiC.
 Come, come, that will never dol" said the manager, his tone expressing more kindliness than his words. He'd never guess that you were pleased-not by that expression"
 By dint of trying Miss Auburn man. aged to introduce an expression of modi- fled rapture on her palid cheek, the wells in her big green-gray eyes partly dried up and the rehearsal went on.
 Shell get it better after a while, '' whispered the stage manager to the dis approving silence of the star "Let it go at that for the present. The red haired actress is an interesting figure. She exhales temperament at every turn. She burns with expression.
 She can't ask a simple question like 'Is 1t going to rain?" in a normal tone of voice. When she asks the question hel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

receptive candidate is one who wants tue office, but has not the nerve 10 say SC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

On aha prefers the commission plan or government because among other things it siyes the voter a short ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

The cid fashioned wooden Indians m front of cigar stores should be preserved in the national museums. They were an excel, nt joke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

The modern corporation should send out the customary invitation to ihVeseors' Come in. The waters fine.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

A flag with less than IS stars on 1t is no longer an American flag, for Arizona has concluded to pass under the rod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

We have Girl Scouts. They are. how e,er. called Girl Pioneers. and they are expected to keep the ants out of the sugar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

R:ckwooa Field is still the center of the man, ana the final games are as popular as the erening ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

X man of so has been sent to prison for life. He seems to consider his sentence q light one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

Governor Baldwin of Connecticut rides bicycle for exercise. and he is pro- nounced old fashioned. Health is still, however, in fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

While beer may flow in Alabama cities, the Georgia cities will maintain their monopoly of near beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

Governor Dix of New York urges the legislature in that state to pass primary law in accordance with platform prom iseS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

One of Chicagos skyscrapers is three feet ont of plumb. but it goes on sky scraping nevertheless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

The belt of the world is now but 40 day trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
ADRIFT WITH THE TIME.
A CONFESSION.

 No inspiration comes to light Unintermittent gloom; He sits alone from morn to night And gowers In his room. He can not sing an autumn song The weathers still too warm; No pleasing fances brightly throng, His weary soul to charm. sonnet to his lady fair Seems quito heyond his scope; He's plunged chin-1eep in black despair, Without a ray of hope. Now, what's to do? Space must be filled, Ones column must be writ. He fakcd some stuff that should be .'killed'- Have mercy!-This Is it.
 GUESSING. How are you getting along with your new carp q don't quite understand the modus orerandi yet "Ahem! What part of the mechanism is that?
 MOTHER GOOSE UP TO DATE. Little Miss Muffet Started to bluff it With on.y couple of sevens. Ii simply appalled, her When somebody called her And all she could murmur was ''Heavens!"
 Philadelphia Times Back to her tuffet Hurried Miss Muffet. Chagrined at the state of her pocket She looked at her ring, Wondered what 1t would bring, Then off she did hurry to hook it.
 Spokane Spokesman Review. Then little Miss Muffet Concluded to hoof it Back to the table of green. She held to four clubs And cleaned out the dubs By drawing an elegant queen.
 Detroit Free Press. Foxy Miss Muffet Continued to stuff it Away in her safety deposit, Till she'd put too much trust In her garter-it bust, And she had to retire to the closet.
 -Rehoboth Sunday Herald. And since then Miss Muffet Has ne'er had to rough it"- A girl of much wisdom, 'tis plain. Being nobodSsr honey She saved all her money And never has gambed again.
 HIS POST OF DUTY. There goes fellow who never misses a local performance of Shakespeare" "He doesn't look high -browed." He isn't high-browed. He's a stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

In the Canadian campaign not only an- nexation but the Illinois jackpot IS an issue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
A DESIGNATION

According to the Chattanooga Look out" the ground in Moccasin Bend has been leased to well known manufac- turing firm, which will erect there an enormous concrete sign for the purpose of exploiting the "57 varieties of pickles. Perish the thought and eke the venture! We are accustomed to being throttled more or less--we ultimate consumers-by the spirit of commercial age. but ,when 1t is proposed to make one of the most famous beauty spots in the world serve the purpose of a billboard, it Is high time to call a halt. What dreamer on the his toric eminence of Lookout mountain, cast ing his eyes over that bewitching pano- rama of river and plain below, would feel his soul exalted by the contemplation of pickle sign, arrogantly usurping the view? What dreamer, indeed! While not exactly "up In arms" Chattanoogans are disposed to resent the proposed desecra- tion of Moccas1n Bend, and they are en- titled to great deal of sympathy
 NO REGRETS.
 Beulah B.,
 Good-by to you!
 Glad to see
 You pass from view.
 EASY.
 Another pretty stenographer has mar ried her employer. He used to dictate to her, but now she--oh, you finish 1t A DOUBTFUL RECOLLECTION. May the Lord have mercy on the small boy who begins his smoking experience with an "old Virginia cheroot. We did.
 ADVERTISED.
 woman wrote a book
 She didn't do it well,
 But since the book was bold,
 It soon began to sell.
 And when some said it might
 Corrupt the immature"
 That sort of gossip made
 It's profits doubly sure.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

Alaska does not like the idea of be- coming the country's emergency coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
,HUM1LIATED

l know certain citizen
 Who doesn't feel so big, since on a dark and stormy morn The wind blew off his wig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

file new comet will soon be visible to the naked eye. It is harmless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
THE IDEA!

Gaby Deslys says she wants to con auer New York by her talent, from which we infer that Gaby thinks she is talented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
HIS POST OF DUTY

C'kJ There goes a fellow who never misses a local performance of Shakespeare" He doesn't look high-browed." He isn't high-browed. He's a stage hand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
GUESSING,

How are you getting along with your new carr"
 q don't quite understand the modus orerandi yet
 "Ahem! What part of the mechanism is that?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
EASY

 Another pretty stenographer has mar ried her employer. He used to dictate to her, but now she-oh, you finish 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

THE FAIR ORIGINAL. Were she alive,
 Wed like to squeeze her. Whom do we mean? Why, Mona Lisa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

A DOUBTFUL RECOLLECTION.
 May the Lord have mercy on the small boy who begins his smoking experience
 with an "Old Virginia cheroot! We did. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
NO REGRETs

Beulah B.,
 Good-by to youl Glad to see
 You pass from view.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-01

The business meeting OF the
Chamber OF Commerce which was
held Wednesday for the purpose OF re-
organizing. although attended by only
forty members. accomplished more
than any one of the nun -ous meet
ings OF former years. 10 manufac-
tory was established. no railroad
built. either on paper or in the roseate
Imagination OF optimistic orators,
but the foundation was laid for q
practical business organization to
carry on the work necessary for the
development Of Sumter in system
attic manner. The right spirit appear
ed to animate those present. and If
this same spirit can be communicate
ed to all the business men OF Sumter,
great deal will be accomplished
Now that beginning has been made
and the Chamber of Commerce has
committed itself to a policy of hard
work. backed by the necessary money
to make the campaign for a greater
Sumte-. the men of Sumter should
support the movement heartily and
substantially.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-01
THE NEW YORK DEADLOCK.
Sheehan Leads I'm Effort to Choose
Senatorial Candidate,

Albany, N. Y. March 27.--The sec
ond Democratic caucus failed to-
night to select a candidate for United
States Senator. VIM. F. Sheehan was
leading at the close with 81 votes and
with Governor Dix receiving a single
ballot.
Several members who have figured
as strong advocates of Mr.. Sheehan's
candidacy today acknowledged that
their vote went in other directions.
Some of the leaders expressed their
belief tonight that the re-
convening Of the caucus will see the
beginning of the end Of the long
deadlock. The general opinion in
both the Democratic camps was that
a Democratic senator would be elect
ed in time To take his seat when
tn oVtra session of congress con-
Vc'c week from tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-01
FIRE At FORESTON

Manning, March 2S.-At o'clock
THIS morning four stores and a livery
stable at ForestOn, ten miles east Of
Manning, were destroyed by fire. The
hre originated in the store of the
Foreston Stove Company E. NJ.
DAVIS manager, and quickly spread
10 the other buildings. Nothing is
yet known as TO the origin Of tbe
fire, but there seems to be no reason
Tor supposing that it was accidental
The losses, as nearly as can be as
certafned, were as follows: The For
eston store. value of stock not vet
given, insurance on stock, $1.SOO:
building, which belonged to w. T. P.
Sprott, valued at $500, and insur-
ed for $500; ]. II. Boswell. building
and stock, $500, insurance, 81 200.
j. I. Laud, building and stock. So
600, insurance, $1,4O0; b. o. Cantev.
store and stock, $1,000, no insurance.
The stable that was burned also be-
longed to j. Fl. Boswell.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-01

Spartanburg, March 27.-there are
In the city tonight more than 100
delegates, coming from all parts of
the State to attend the State Sun
DAY school convention, which con-
venes here tomorrow morning at the
First Baptist church. The convention
VIII De IN session until Thursday
evening. Six hundred visitors are
expected and elaborate preparations
have been made for their entertain
ment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-01
GO TO THE RESCUE.
Don't Wait Till it's Too Late-FoIIow
the Example of o Sumter Citizen.

Rescue the aching back.
If it keeps on aching, trouble
comes.
Backache is kidney ache.
If you neglect the kidneys warning.
Look out for urinary trouble--
diabetes.
This Sumter citizen will show you
how to go to the rescue.
c. r. Ardis. "a w. Liberty street,
Sumter. S. c.. says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills acted promptly and effectively
In my case. l was subject to attacks
OF backache and my kidneys did not
do their work as they should. Get
ting box Of Doan's Kidney Pills from
China's Drug Store, used them and
the results were very satisfactory. I
willingly give this rememdy the
praise 1t deserves"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. No. 8
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-01
EX-CK|EF JUSTICE POPE DEAD.
PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY AT
HOME IN NEWBERRY.
In Presence of Loved One PrOmi-
nent Figure i'm Military and POliti-
cal Affairs i'm South Carolina for
Many Years Succumbs to Linger-
ing Illness.

Mulberry. March 29.-Former JUS
tice Young John Pope died at his
residence in Newberry this afternoon
at 3:15 o'clock. He had been in
bad health for the past two years,
and for the last five weeks had been
Ill and confined to his bed His
wife and dadghter Mrs Eperad
Blackshear Of Waycross, Ga; his
stepdaughter. Mrs. George Johnstone,
and his nephew, DR.. Thos II. Pope,
had been with him constantly during
his last hours. He was conscious up
to within a short time Of the end
and passed away peacefully. His only
brother, DR.. d. Strother Pope, Of CO.
lumbia, came to Newberry tonight
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed, but it has been
decided not to have the funeral until
4 o'clock on Friday afternoon.