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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-10-07

the room. I'm so nervous they'd
think | was guilty OF something ter
rible OF that didn't want them here
If | were guilty | could carry 1t Oh
easily. Thus does innocence get the
hooks"
And as Lucy and her father came
into the room he slipped out the door
leading to the back hallway
Wonderingly. Lucy Medders and her
father parted the hangings and en-
tered Harrys den. They gazed about
them, at the stems, the boxing gloves.
the pipe racks. the pictures and all
the other fittings Of bachelors den.
On the table lay a deck Of cards.
a half smoked cigar. an opened box OF
cigarettes. and some scattered red
white and blue chips.
"Oh-h-!" Lucy gasped. Isn't n
lovely. father?"
And this"-Mr. Medders said
this Is Harry's homer"
1T seemeth different from our own
home. doth 1t not?" Lucy asked, shyly.
Verify. daughter" Medders re-
marked. coming to stop before the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-10-07
The Brideqroom's Portion.
OR SAYS HE IS.

Miss Elsie Gentsch, who teachei
Sunday school, had been reading
her class from the gospel of Matthew
and was examining promising boy
a newcomer. anent the Subject matter
There were ten virgins" said thu
young man, five wise ones and five
foolish ones, and the five wise onei
filled their lamps and the five foolish
ones wasn't in no hurry. And at mid
night came the bridegroom. So the
five foolish ones went across the
street to buy oil and got locked out
Very good" said the teacher
"And what did the bridegroom do?"
Why" said the good little student
she married the five wise ones
Cleveland Leader.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-10-07

Count Won Fitz, Whose Fllrtatious Es
highly colored picture OF the ballet
girls. there be nothing like this at
home"
Why" Lucy said. looking at the
picture. see the ladies in the rainy
day skirts!"
II see the ladies'" Medders said.
drily, but where are the skirts?
Verify, daughter. they must have
feared a food"
Perhaps" Lucy offered. seeing that
her father viewed the picture with dis
approval. perhaps 1t is biblical
scene"
Nay, daughter. II 1t were. more
people would be buying Bibles"
Medders turned from the picture
and his attention was caught by the
statuette OF the Venus de Milo. SHe
looked at 1t intently.
This is a sad sight. daughter" he
remarked.
Because her arms are broken. ia
ther?" Lucy asked, innocently, not un'
derstanding that her father was ex.
pressing a dislike to such works OF
art. "Peradventure she broke them
OF trying to hook her dress in the
back" she continued, merrily.
she hath no dress to hook" Med
ders said, solemnly. But, aside from
these. the place hath seemly look
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-10-07
GET POWER.
The Supply Comes From Food.

II We get power from food why not
strive to get all the power we can
That is only possible by use of skill
fully selected food that exactly fits
the requirements Of the body.
Poor fuel makes a poor fire and
poor fire is not good steam producer.
From not knowing how to select
fered grievously for long time from
stomach troubles" writes lady from
q little town in Missouri.
ut seemed as II l would never be
able to find out the sort Of food that
was best for me hardly anything that
l could eat would stay on my stomach.
Every attempt gave me heartburn and
filled my stomach with gas. got
thinner and thinner until / literally
became living skeleton. and In time
was compelled to keep to my bed.
A few months ago / was persuaded
to try Grape-Nuts food. and 1t had such
good effect from the very beginning
that I have kept up its use ever since.
I was surprised al the ease with which
digested 1t. It proved to be just
what l needed.
"All my unpleasant symptoms. the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me so much pain disappeared.
My weight gradually increased from
es to l1s pounds. Ny figure rounded
out, my strength came back, and l am
now able to do my housework and en-
10y It. Grape-Nuts food did It," Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
A ten days trial will show anyone
some facts about food.
Read tho little book. The Road 70
Wellville," in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the above lsttsHS 4 new
ne appears from time t. tine. TA0v
srs. 9enuias, tsUs, aal fUu u Aunao
Interest.
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True 20 the Death.

Not long since the driver Of the en-.
gins on one Of tho Belgian lines OF
railway saw . large dog on the road
way between the metals. He put on
the whistle. yet it did not move. but
only stood and barked furiously at the
approaching engine. Still on. on. on.
came the train, and still there stood
the dog. more furious than before. The
train passed. and at the next station
It was noticed that . part Of . dress
was clinging to the wheel guard. 4
messenger was sent back. when Q
dead child vas found. which had ~
IDENTITY fallen asleep. and whom the
noble dog tried to protect to the very
last. giving his very LIE sooner thss
ainch from his trust
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ChAPT Err w.

From the hallway came gliding In
the sorrowful figure Of Socrates Prim-
mer. He caught his breath sharply at
sight Of Lucy, and then advanced. with
his hands outstretched.
"Ah. my poor. poor cousin Lucy!"
he walled.
"Oh. cousin Socrates!" Lucy cried.
How nice OF thee to come"
Medders looked on with kindly
amusement. He had long known Of
Primers unreQuitted attachment for
Lucy, and to him 1t seemed that tho
best course to pursue was to allow
Primmer to weep 1t out Prfmmer
looked mournfully at Lucy and said:
As Riley might have written:
Nov my heart IL full Of sorrow ana my
soul would fain repins
For another fellows counting that old
sweetheart Of mine"
But" Lucy smiled. Il am not old.
and l am not thy sweetheart. cousin
Socrates"
verify, socratss." Meddsrs said.
thou wouldst make . poor sort OF
husband. weeping continually about
the house. Thou mightst dampsn the
clothes on ironing day. though"
Don't mind father. cousin socra'
tes," Lucy sald. He doth but Jest
Harry sajd fee No 70 ask thss =
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1paoe8 were OiSCuSSoO on All oi1eU.
white at neck and throat. and the
soft gray Gibbons tying her bonnet
beneath her chin, was a marked con.
trast to the dashing beauties he knew.
But with all her simplicity OF manner
she had that indeflnnble quality called
CHARM" which may not be acquired
through the DOMINIC OF gaudy raiment
and the heightening OF the color OF
the cheeks, nor by any Of the extran.
eous aids to beauty which need not be
particularized here. And such charm.
ALSO may not be lost at any moment
by the one possessing 1t. Charm in q
woman Is like magnetism in q man.
1t manifests itself unconsciously and
naturally, so that others measure the
possessor by it and not by his or her
appearance.
Harry drew, her toward him, still
holding her hands. There was no
mistaking his wish. Lucy. unsophisti.
Gated though she was. understood him.
Nay, Harry" Lucy said. Thee
know l do not think girl should be
kissed before she Is welded"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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CHAPTER III.

FOR Z moment the couple looked at
Harry and Harry looked at them. 1t
would be difhcult to say whether they
o. be felt the greater surprise.
Il want that hat!" spoke the lady.
n determined tones.
"Yess. We want dot hat!" said the
ssntleman.
Il haven't q hat" Harry explained.
The German was about to explode
b few belligerent remarks, but the
hdy put her hand on his arm to re-
strain him. and said in milder tones:
"You can help me out OF a most dis
tfsssing situation. sir"
How 80, madam" Harry asked.
We have just come from the new
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CHAPTER II-(ContInued.)

.v... Yourself at home. old chap.
-, aid. What's that! Your bag
essr . .,~,.d ,,d,c,t,n.
=. hatbox. This is q present |
s.u,ht for Lucy. I happened to see
. !, tho window Of . store near here.
"a purchased It and had 1t sent to
~. address. It Just came. 90 l want
!. mt II away and later give It to
=, With my own hands. Alas. my
sca, poor LUCY"
.Why-what's happened' What's
. nd about Lucy'"
.shs-shs-oh, my poor. poor
iocy!" Prmmer walled. going SLOW
h from the room.
well wouldn't that bumb you!"
aary eoliloQuised. Cousin Socrates
+ evidently allowing his blightsd a.
1.et,ons To act on his lachrymal
sanda Now. looking about the room.
/ e1psct I'd better send Venus and
a. ballet Girls to the attic for . much
assdsd rest"
h wss just about to take the ballet
Al picture from the wall. when he
M startled BY an angry argument in
he hallway. One voice was that Of q
woman. another that OF the butler.
and The third the broken accents OF
ths German into whose auto Harry
I'D smashed.
Great guns" he exclaimed.
They've trailed mo down."
into the room rushed the pair.
sYou!" both cried.
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% Hsr Plain Gray Dress, Was
e1Ked Contrast to the oashino
ssssdss Hs Knew.
around the corner. recog.
. ~ . the gentleman who figured
t Unfortunate accident this morn.
M strangely enough the millinsr
~ mat she sent to this house within
0f the perfect duplicate Of my
Which your auto ruined"
sSlow Il vas" interrupted the Ger.
fellow. NIT red puppies on Il :"
co'sA not puppies, count" said
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vYNoPsfs.

x.r, svton Is . :1gsstlns o S,1 srem
~ Aancee: .t in the country. His auto
vbom he en- nc. another machine containing
4 bsautifni .o hat IL ruined and Harry
fhs woman IL .,.ter Caroline. arrives at
soe g.m. 70 to- play hostess. Socrates pfim.
-, cousin Of Lueys s,, a foI Iuc WIN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
.LOVELADY TALKS ON EXPENDITURES No Typewriters Furnished
 Fee Officers POWER OF THE BOARD Says Typewriters and Adding Ma chimes Have Been Furnished Only to Officers Who Are
 on Salaries

In talking yesterday of the matter of
 the legality or illegality of the expendi- lures made by the board of revenue of this county for telephones, typewriters. etc, for county officials, pr. R. F. Love lady, a member of the board, said yes- lterday that the board had never made an expenditure of this kind without con- lsulting their attorney as to it's legality.
 He stated further that no typewriters or adding machines were ever bought for lany of the officers of this county who receive their compensation from fees, the boards attorneys having advised them that such supplies could be bought only for officers who were on salary. Telephones however, have been furnished
 all along for all count yofficials. l. pr. Lovelady said: '"rhe board of reve- nue has never furnished any fee offieer of the county with typewriters or adding machines, though it has furnished rhem with telephones
 There are a number of officials of the county who do not receive their compen- sation from fees, but who are paid sal lary. The solicitor, the board of revenue, auditor, treasurer, and all judges are in
  CTS have been furnished by the board, and an adding machine was purchased for the auditor.
 'The attorneys of the board have al- ways been satisfied that the law au- thorizes the board to make these pur- chases, and they are of that opinion now. They have been consulted In all cases before making the purchases in question.
 "'It Is an injustice to say that the tele- phones in the courthouse are for the sole benefit of the officers who use them, for a large percentage of the use that is made of these phones is made by people out of the courthouse calling the officers to get information as to their business at the courthouse, Tie phones are a convenience to the public much more than to the men in whose offices they are.
 q believe that the board of revenue has discretionary power in the mat
 ter of these expenses. It is a judicial
 body, made so by the acts of the legis-
 lature, and it's rulings can be set aside
 only by superior court. believe that it's action as to these expenditures will
 stand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
MERCY HOME MUST REFUSE APPEALS FOR CHILDREN
 BECAUSE OF LOW FUNDS

As a result of the embarrassed finan- cial condition in which the Mercy Home finds itself at the present time, almost daily appeals from deserving people to the home to take and care for helpless children, have to be declined by those in charge of the institution.
 From one man comes the plea that hs has four children ranging in age from 1 to 12 years, whose mother died q few months ago. He himself is an in valid, and therefore unable to look aft CT the children, and asks that he may place them temporarily in the home. In addition to his i'll health the father is financially crippled, so that the babies are suffering for the ordinary comforts of life.
 Another appeal comes from a mother who has lost influence over her two young girls, whom she asks the home to take and care for in order that they may be under instruction and shielded from the outside world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
SUIT BROUGHT FOR
 CONTRABAND GOODS
Man Tells Authorities Liquor Was for Wife's Use-Farmers Market
 Produce

Fort Deposit. September 9.--(Special.) ) As result of mass meeting held in the armory yesterday a search warrant was secured last night and the place owned by Berham Bros. and operated by John Tay1or was raided and a large quantity of beer, whisky, gin and other intoXicants was seized by the authori- ties. Several individuals have claimed the beverages a private property, one party from west Lowndes, who, 1t Is alleged, operates blind tiger" swore that heNbought the liquor for his wife's rrivate- use, and came with a wagon and demanded it's delivery. Wiser heads decided he was not legally entitled to 1t and decreed otherwise. The case will be tried Monday.
 The farmers of this section are very apprehensive regarding their seed cot ton Some claim that it is being bought by a class of people who en- courage tenants to run off' their cotton.
 owing to the high prices paid here for cotton, cotton seed and country produce it is not an unusual sight to see wagon loads of farm products, ac- compainied by farmers with their wives and children, being daily brought to Fort Deposit from distance of 15 and 20 miles, taking advantage of local market advantages.
 A band of gypsies encamped near town seem to be doing a flourishing business here at present. Rogers street Is daily crowded with mules and horses where many sales and exchanges are made.
 The armory of the Lowndes Rifles was the scene of gayety last night when in honor of the visiting young ladies the Fort Deposit Dancing club gave one of the prettiest balls of the season. The chaperones were Mir. and Mrs Cecil Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
Church Announcements

The Methodist revival now being con- ducted in the auditorium will continue through Sunday, with the Rev. Sturdi- want in the pulpit for the Il o'clock serv- ice and the tev. Notes.-The for the oven- ing song and prayer service.
 The Jonesboro Baptist revival meeting has been well attended and the interest manifested by the people generally war rants another week of meetings, but nothing definite has been arranged as yet. The services Sunday will be in charge of the Rev. A. A. Walker, the evangelist, who is assisting the pastor the Rev Carlisle, and a special afternoon service will be held at 3;30 o'clock for the ordination of three new deacons. The presbytery for this ceremony will be com posed of the Rev. M. K. Thornton of Bessemer, the Rev Swain of Birming- ham, the Rev. Walker and the Rev. Car lisle and the deacons are: O. w. Walls, J R. Rarden and W. c. Bradley.
 Sunday morning the Rev. Swain of Birmingham will deliver the initial ser mon of the Brighton revival meeting to be held at the Baptist church for the ensuing two weeks. It is especially de- sired by the Baptist clergy to make these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
Deaths and Funerals
Thomas Percy Rockett

Thomas Percy Rocket, aged 37 years. son of J. R. Rockett, one of the oldest residents of Jefferson county. died yes terday morning at 6:3O o'clock at the res idence of his father, 1i27 St. Charles street.
 The deceased had resided in this city for some time, having held the position ct assistant cashier in the freight de- pertinent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. He is survived by his father and mother. MT. and Mrs J. R. Rocket; one brother, W R. Rockett, associate clerk in the city court, and one sister, Mrs. c. F. Burgess of Chicago. MT. Rockett was faithful member of the First Presbyterian church and was known to large number of people who deplore his death
 The funeral services will be conducted from the family residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock, the nterment being at Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10

charitably inclined people have writ ten in regard to still another case which has had to be left unattended be- cause of shortness of funds. the case of two little children, motherless, and neglected by a drunken father.
 The friends write The poor little things may as well have no father, as he is raising them up with negroes, and is drunk all of the time An old colored woman is supposed to take care of them. but she drinks and gambles, and takes them to the negro quarters and leaves them there. The girl is 5 and the boy is 3. They are half starved and half naked"
 It is such appeals as these that the Mercy Home has in the past answered with kind help that was needed, but to which. 1t is now compelled to turn a deaf ear because it's funds have run short on account of the county's not contributing to the support of the homo as 1t has done in the past Contribu- tions are necessary if the home is 10 continue = good work along broad lines, and no charity more worthy of support can be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
SPEAKERSFOR
 GOOD ROADS TRIP
We'll Known Men to Make Addresses Between Bir-
 mingham and Capital

The Birmingham to Montgomery nigh way scouting party will leave BrminS- ham at o'clock on the morning of Sep tember 12. Speeches will be made along the route at many places by the follow ing speakers: Senator John H. Bank head. who will speak on "Government Aid for Good Roads; State Senator At kins, whose subject will be "The Work of the State Highway Commission; John Craft. "The Work and the Future Of the Alabama Good Roads Association; J. A. Rountree .The Origin of the Tenness se be made by Job Going and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
APPOINTS ANOTHER
 CITY COMMISSION

Montgomery. September 9.-(Special.)- F ollowing upon suspension of the old Hartselle commission. which was appoint ed by Governor Emmet O'Neal several weeks ago, to guide that city under the commission form of government Governor O'Neal has named new commission, which consists of John R. Sample, two year term James l.. Draper, three year term, and NJ. K. Martin, one year term. Particulars of the suspension of the old board have not been made known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
Courtesy to Miss Prewitt

A courtesy to Miss Julia Prewitt of Columbus, Miss, was in the nature of a forty-two party given by Miss Elizabeth Mitchell this afternoon at the home of 'hei parents, MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Mitchell. There were three tables of the younger girls placed on the broad lawn and de- licious fruit punch was dispensed from a bowl, surrounded with ferns and en- ltwined with vines. The first prize, a set of forty-two cards, was won by Miss Minnie Jackson, and the guest of honor was presented with beautiful lace fan. Refreshments of ices and cake were served at the conclusion of the games.
 The girls accepting this pretty hospi- tality were Misses Ella Bumby, Helen Neal, Mildred Winters Nellie Neal, Lallah Hyde, Jewel Taylor. Annie " Thornton, Minnie Jackson, Abbie Wiggs and Laura Ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
AN ANNOUNCEMENT

l wish to announce to my friends and patrons that I will be at my apartments on Monday, September IS. ready to take orders for the newest styles in handsome gowns. I have been in New York for some time study ing the latest fashions. The imported gowns this year are things of beauty. Price from $35 up. Thanking you, one and all, for your patronage in the past and hoping to see you at my new apartments, and assuring you satisfac- ton. MRS. l.. GINZLER
 1918 Sd Ave. Bell phone 4007.
 s 0-10-3t-su-we-Su Su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-10
Announcements

The Baptist Aid society will meet Mon- day afternoon with Mrs. Barnett at her home on Fourth avenue.
 The Methodist Missionary society will hold their weekly meeting in the audi torium Monday afternoon.
 The Presbyterian Aid society will hold very important business meeting Mon day afternoon in the parlors of the church. All members are particularly urged to be present.
 The Jonesboro Baptist Aid society will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. L.. Rarden at her home.
 The Methodist Aid society of Jonesboro will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. c. McGrew.
 Mrs T. D. Lewis. chairman of q Presbyterian Aid circle, announces a silver tea to be given at her home Tues day afternoon from 3;30 to o'clock. A musical programme, consisting of vocal selections by Miss McElmore Supple of I1nsley and Miss Meta Montgomery of Tuscaloosa, piano selections by Miss Annie Cross of Northport. and readings by Mrs J. B. Moss. On the lawn Madame Zabelle, a palmist of wide re- pute, will read the futures of those entering her tent and will be one of the most popular features of the af- fair. A general invitation Is extended to everyone to attend and be well pre- pared for the silver offering which will be an incidental number of the pro- gramme.
 The Christian Workers will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. H. Haun on Fifth avenue. All members of the Bessemer Lodge No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, are requested to meet at the Masonic hall Sunday afternoon at 10 l o'clock for the purpose of attending in body the funeral of w. w. Moore at the Moore cemetery near McCalla.