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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
ROBSON ID MAKE THREE ADDRESSES Bessemer, Birmingham and Morris to Hear Him
 This Week

Secretary Charles F. Rice of the Saloon Opposition league stated last night that there had been some con fusion in the minds of the public about the dates for the speeches to be made by Congressman Richmond P. Hobson in Jefferson county during the com ing week.
 Captain Hobson will deliver his first address at Bessemer Tuesday morning at Il o'clock at Rebe hall. Tuesday night at 8 o'clock he will speak at the Bijou theatre in Birmingham and Wednesday, morning he will address the people of Morris at II o'clock. It had been originally intended to have him speak at Ensley, but Secretary Rice believes that it will be convenient for those in Ensley who wish to hear him to come to the Bijou Tuesday night. .s- a. Na.f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
BISHOP M'COy ID
 SPEAK AT BU0U

Bishop James H. Mccoy, one of the best known and best loved divines in the district, will address the voters of Jef- ferson county this afternon at 3:lo o'clock at the Bijou theatre. The meet ing will be held under the auspices of the Saloon Opposition league. and from all reports a record breaking crowd will be In attendance. The committee has issued invitations to all the beat clubs and ward organizations to be present A large number of fans will keep the the atrge cool and everything is to be done for the comfort of those who attend.
 A trained chorus will furnish the music. A special invitation is extended to the ladies.
 and the meeting will not last longer than half an hour. Everybody cordially in vited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Revenge

From the Detroit News-Tribune.
 Sir said Algernon, TT am-I mean was going to-"
 "Oh!'' snapped her father. 'So you were going to ask me if you might mari y my daughter-eh?
 There was anger and venom in hI. tone and Algernon looked round nerv- ously.
 Remember. sir. that IT.
 'Listen!" broke in her father, with a snarl. Twenty years ago your father practically ruined me. I swore a VOW that I would take vengeance. And now the chance I have longed for is come
 But sir," quavered Aigernon. ''be mer- ciful-"
 T will not!'' thundered the old man. n will have no mercy! will strike cr the father through the son! You want my daughter? Well, then, take her-takc hern'
 White. and shaking with malevolent tri- umIh, he sank in his chair. and Algernoa crept out of the house with dim fore boding at his heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

same life of give and take between the rich and poor as there is in England. For this the rich, and particularly the landowners, are often to blame as In many cases they are ''absentees" except during the. sporting seasons. and when present attend what Is to most Scots- men an alien church-namely, the Scot tish Episcopalian
 Tn short he concluded q there Is. on the whole, a lack of endeavor on the part of the better-off people in the coun- try to win the local people to them and to show them the value of class unity, and. mutual respect and cooperation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Old Connecticut Elm Destroyed cssex Correspondence Hartford CouI

essex CorreSpondence fart1oru Cour- ant.
 The ancient elm tree, an old land mark that has stood on the banks of Middle Cove bay for over 200 years was blown down during the storm of Monday and fell into the cove. All that is left of 1t are the large roots. sticking up to show where the old tree was once located.
 After heavy gale several years ago one large limb fell to the ground and from it were taken Indian arrow heads of perfect shape. They were probably shot or deposited there by In- dians years ago, who used this locality for a camping ground. The height of the tree was about 100 feet and its branches spread out about the same distance. The body of the tree meas ured some IS feet around. Red squir- rels had made their home in 1t for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Stimson Arrives Home

New York. August 12-Secretary of War Stimson and the members of his party arrived here today on board the armored cruiser North Carolina from an inspection of the Panama canal and a trip to the West Indies. The cruiser also brought the body of the late Assistant Engineer Dar- win R. Merritt. U. s. N, recently re- covered from the wreck of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. It will be taken to Red Oak, Ia.. for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

rage to punish persons who have sought to exterminate them.
 The honest folk of Essex Fells declare that the flies, hornets and humble bees, after imbibing freely, attack them most ferociously and laugh a drunken insect laugh whenever a futile hand slams out in their direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Insects Get on a Jag"
From the New York World. "BuzZ-hic-b c-buz-Z-Z-Z-Z-hic."

From the New York World. Buzz -hic- c-buz-z-Z-z-z-hic." That is the song of the flies, hornets and humble bees in Essex Fells. N. J., these days, and here is why: From hotel on Roseland avenue. Cald- well. near the Essex Tells line, beer
 trickes out of the drain leading to the harroom and into an open ditch. The flies. hornets and humble bees of Eessex Fells found this ditch the other day and almost immediately all insect pledges of sobriety went by the board. After taking drinks enough to render the ordinary winged creature unconscious, the intoxicated fraternity set out in ldunken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
The Foreign Submarine

Apropos of the numerous accidents that befall foreign submarines, Lewis Nixon, the eminent shipbuilder. said al the Union club in New York, according to an exchange:
 TWO French government officials were once discussing naval affairs.
 "'To what account, said the first had our new submarines, the and XI, best be changed?
 ITO the sinking fund. of course, was the reply"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Way It Goes

From the Washington Herald
 What goes in one town doesn't go in another"
 How, now?'
 Some places arc advertising themselves as fiyless cities; others are hustling for aviation meets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Nothing to Wear

Wife back from the seashore yet?" "Yes but confined to her room.''
 "Too bad. What does the doctor say?" we have no doctor. The washerwoman says she'll have her out in about four days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
The Reason

First Tramp-why have you failed in life?
 Second Ditto-My employers always told me that a man with my brains could make more money doing something else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
PERSONALS

MT. Victor Campbell, one of the Soss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company's super intendents. leaves tomorrow for a few island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Pooling Uncle Sam

rom the Louisville Herald.
 A dressmaller had sent her servant to post letter, and was anxiously awat- ing her return.
 Did you post my letter all right, Marry" she asked. as the maid nf all work entered.
 .'Oh, yes, ma am" replied Mary, hold ing a penny out to her mistress. .What is this for?" again asked the fair employer. ''I gave it to you for . stamp" "I didn't have to use it, ma am. put the letter in the box when nobody was looking" explained the innocent Mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

Representative Berger, socialist of Wisconsin, spoke in the House few days ago, advocating his old age pen sion bill. In part he said-
 Within year you will have to make up your minds on the subject of old age pensions. You will have to de termine where you stand. A mighty wave of demands for the passage of some such law win rob in from every section of the country, and the issue will have to be met"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
"PECK'S BAD BOY. 4"

Picks Bad Boy" which is to be
presented at the Paris Grand next Fri
day night, is one of the most human
stories which has ever been offered on
the stage. The plays story-meager
as it is-conerns such an American
hoy as is to be found in any hamlet.
village. town or city in this country.
1t shows this typical American boy at
the FRANKS which every boy of his age
has played upon those with whom ne
comes in contact. The Bad Boy has
for his companions chum and his best
girl, and this trio makes things very
interesting for the Bad Boys father.
his mother. and the man who runs the
corner grocery store.
This seasons edition of the old
favorIte comedy is brighter and more
entertaining than any previous one has
been because of the unusual ability Of
the vaudeville performers whv are
with the company introducing thei.
specialties during the action of the
play. Prices for lower floor so cents
and baclony Is cents.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Railways Will be Reorsanized

Officials and directors who have re-
turned to Lexington from Philadelphia
have made the announcement of plans
of the reorganization of new holding
companies known as Kentucky Securi-
ties Corporation to take over the Lex.
ington street railway and interurbau
lines and the rehabilitation of the en-
tire system involving the expenditure
OF more than one million dollars, in
GLIDING the erection of five hundred
thousand dollar power plant and other
extensive improvements.
A large majority of the old security
holders have assented to the reorRaniz.
alton. and q meeting of the directors
has been called for March al Cam.
den. N. j., to liquidate the old com.
pany and make effective the new.
All arrangements, it is expected
will be completed so that work can be
begun on the projected Improvement:
within ninety days. The improve
ments also include the erection of new
passenger and freight stations a,
Paris. Georgetown, Frankfort, Yer
sailles and Nichnlasville and the &C
QUESTION Of new rolling stock.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Sues Louisville & Nashville.

Asa Jewell. the well known stock
trader of Lexington has filed suit in
the Fayette Circuit Court against the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company for the sum of $135 for the
loss of mare in shipment from Gin
cinnati to Atlanta. He says that on
November 9. 1910. he contracted for
the shipment of carload of twenty
three horses and mules and that they
were delivered to the carrier in sound
condition and that they were loaded at
Cincinnati and then taken to Coving-
ton where they stood on side track
the entire night until late in the after
noon of the following day in Indictment
weather, and that they were kept
without feed or water from the time of
loading until the second day when they
arrived at Knoxville and because of
the exposure and the rough handling
one mare had to be taken from the
shipment and she soon after died as a
result of the treatment received IN
shipment and that she was reasonably
worth the sum of Sl35.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07

THE MISSOURI GIRL" TONIGHT.


The Missouri Girl 10 q comedy
drama that produces more genuine
hearty laughter than anything yet
written. In connection with the strong
and interesting plot. it contains the
most ludicrous situations ever conceiv-
ed. The company presenting the play
this season is composed of the best
known people in the theatrical profes-
sion. who are fully able to extract this
fun and deal il out TO the public in a
most satisfactory manner. Nine OF
the old favorites remain in the cast
some of them have played their respec-
tive roles continuously for eight sea-
sons. This guarantees a first class
performance. The ne~ people added
for This season were selected for their
peculiar fitness for the roles they are
60 assume and it is safe Tn predict that
"a better than ever" line can safely
be added to the advertising matter.
The scenic equipment is complete il
every detail. Evrey foot of the thous'
ands of yards of painted canvas was
done in Mr.. Raymond's large studio
and under his personal direction, by
some of the most talented French anc
American artists.
The Missouri Girl" comes to the
Grand tonight. The prices are Dres:
Circle, Is cents: Parquette. 80 cents
Balcony, 35 cents. Secure your seats
at Mitchell & Blakemore's today.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
King Mcnamara Captured.

King McNamara. a fugitive from
justice for twelve years gave himself
up to the authorities in New York
Sunday and will be brought to LeXing-
ton where he is wanted for the murder
of Jacob 5. Keller. on February H..
1899. Mcnamara said he was tired of
running around the country. haunted
by the memories of his crime. and
wanted to return to Lexington. Jacob
Keller, for whose murder Mcnamara
must face trial was cousin of DIR. A..
H. Keller. of this city, and formerly
lived mere.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Public Sale
Household ( Kitchen
Furniture.
Wednesday, February 8, 1911

Wednesday, February 8, 1911
| at my residence corner Twelfth and
High streets. Paris. n.y.. beginning ut
a. m will sell to the highest
bidder all my household goods consist
ing of two complete sets Of oak furni-
ture;
oak folding bed;
Davenport:
Morris chair. lot of rockers and
dining chairs:
good 9xl2 rugs and some mating !:
| set of dishes:
Dining table, kitchen table;
Meller range, good as new and all
cooking utensils;
! air blast heater;
Refrigerator in good order.
Also l new sewing machine and
lady's writing desk. and other things
too numerous to mention.
TERMS. Cash.
These goods may be inspected any
time before sale.
I'd G. NJ. THOMPSON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Carpets, Rugs and MattinEs.

See A. F. Wheeler & Co. IS spring
showing of carpets. rugs and mating:
in their large window.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Support for W0rn-Out Pastors.

Two million dollars for the support of
the superannuated ministers of the
Methodist Episcopal church WAS decid-
ed on by the Board of Conference at
its annual meeting held in Chicago.
Of this sum one million dollars will
be for distribution during the coming
year in support of the.wOrn-out minis
tiers. the widows OF deceased ministers
and dependent children. The other
one million dollars is to be raised for a
permanent fund. the amount invested
and added to in the future. The first
one million dollars will be raised dur
ing the current year. The time for
raising the permanent fund is to be
extended until the meeting of the next
General Conference in 1912.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
STOCK, CROP AND FARM NOTES

-Twenty-eight carl, ads of Kentucky
mules were shipped last week to the
Georgia markets. Some of the loads
averaged twenty-five mules to the car.
this making enc shipment alone con-
tanning seven hundred mules. 1t is
claimed the Kentucky mule icannot be
surpassed in any state. only being
euuaIed in the Tennessee market.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
We Need the Money.

We would consider il quite favor if
those knowing themselves indebted to
Us would.please call and settle at once.
Our business needs the money. 1t will
be only short while until we will be
compelled to go East and purchase our
spring stock and IT takes money, so
please call i'm and see Us.
3 At MRS. CORNE WATSON BAIRD.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
NOTICE.

w. H. Lucas. who was convicted of
in the Circuit Court of
Bourbon County at the November.
1879. term of said court will ask the
Governor for pardon. and all who OBJ
ject will notify the Governor. and
state in writing any objection.
j. j. WILLIAMS. Attorney
for w. H. Lucas,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
The Place to Save Money.

We are now ready to put on your
wall paper. beautiful spring patterns
to select from. New line of carpets
and rugs now on display. all bought
for the spring trade. We can save you
money and at the came time give you
the best to be had in house furnish
ings.
J. L. HINTON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Work Harness..

Farmers should see our line of work
harness before purchasing. We sell
the kind that wear well and gives
satisfaction. Prices are right and will
surprise you.
3lt LAWN & CONNELL.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Wanted.

Men and WoEen. sell guaranteed
hose, 20 per cent profit. Make $40
daily. Full or part time. Beginners
investigate. Wear Proof, 303S Chest
nut street, Philadelphia. Pa. 81 St
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
DEATHS.

Mr.. Isaac N. Ranck. aged 80
years. died in Lexington Saturday and
the remains were inferred in the
Centerville cemetery. He: was a sis
ter of Mrs. John Deaton. of Center
vile. Mr.. Rauck formerly resided in
this county.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Read Ad On PAGE 8.

Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement of Var len & Son on page 8.
Read over this ad and if your eyes are
in trouble you will do well to call this
week-the last week of the sensational
sale of optical goods. Two-fifiy to five
dollar galsses for one dollar.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-07
Lecture Wednesday Night.

julius Caesar Nayhple. four tn lee
turer in Lyceum Course, will deliver
his Oriental lecture Wednesday
night at 8 o'clock, at City School Audi
forum.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Moissant's Comparison.

"The late John B. Moissant was a
said Chicago editor.
IL remember we'll visit he once
made me, with drawings of an aero
plane of his own invention under his
arm. | joked him little about the
machine-it certainly had a heavy,
awkward look. But he said with a
laugh:
"'Oh, don't Judge even an aeroplane
by its outside. What If the man who
discovered the oyster hadn't stopped
to pry open the shell?'"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Miss Bangs and Miss WhitOn's
School for Girls


land
yiduala attenton 10
PREPARATORY AND ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTSj a
UPPER HOUSE and
igent a
of
Of Cambridge
MEh CANE n sT % i4oor has ~ so nronon that In. "a
officials
and E FrSaH
Roosevelt, Chief
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
THE PERRYsBURG, o., JOURNAL, FRIDAY APRIL Z, 1911.
IS EPILEPSY coNouEREDf
New York Physicians Have Many
Cures to Their Credit.

New York, April 4.-Advlces from
every direction fully confirm previous
reports that the remarkable treatment
for epilepsy being administered by the
consulting physicians of the DR.. Water
man Institute is achieving wonderful
results. Old and stubborn cases have
been greatly benefited and many pa.
ticnts claim to have been entirely
cured.
Persons suffering from epilepsy
should write at once to DR.. Waterman
Institute, 122 East 25th St, Branch 63.
New York, for a supply of the remedy,
which is being distributed gratuitously.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Accounting for IL.

Wedderly-They say that a man
and his wife grow to look alike after
they have been married few years.
Now, my wife and l have been mar.
ried ten years; do you think we look
alike?
Sinkleton-Yes, indeed! You both
seem to have the same sad expression.
STRAY Stories.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

CO u ntry. ne un nebt hlihiih
country. Hogs, poultry, oranges,
peaches, prunes, sugar beets, sweet
potatoes, beans or any other special
crop will make you lots of money
with intelligent handling. Our
promises are all backed by money
and plenty oft. We have dealt
with thousands ofsettlers, and have
kept faith with them all. We want
you. This is YOUR opportunity.
Fill out the coupon and mail today.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

To restore normal action to liver, kid
neys, stomach and bowels, take Garfield
Tea, the mild Herb laxative. All druggists
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

Constipation causes and seriously aCgra.
Yates many diseases 1t is thoroughly cured
by DIR. Perce's Pellcts. Tiny sugar-coatcd
rranules
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Bears the
PopuIar Publicity.

THAT tall waiter seems to be very
much in demand"
Yes; he never opens a bottle OF
champagne without attracting the at
tention of everybody in the ROOM"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

It's no use a church advertising the
Bible when 1t is lodging its bills.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

Go to sleep without supper. but rise
without debt.-Talmud
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
lnportant 70 Mothera

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASToRIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Signature of t&MzzzzM
In Use For Over so Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
ONE THOUSAND 40 ACRE
IRRIGATED FARMS in
Glorious CALIFORNIA
Almost Given Away

GREATEST OPPORTUNITY since Uncle Sans free land
1 y days in Mississippi Valley. We different from
any other irrigation organization. We have a record
In the Twin Falls Country Idaho,
cost of upwards million dollars We shall spend
much In the Sacramento Valley California to
M of finest rural communities In the world.
You great advantage In buying irrigated farm
ten-year payment PLAN With a small payment
down, you all the of the pay
ments. Iis better than getting Government farm for
nothing because already have invested In necessary
amount equal to several times first
payment Thousands of already sold. The most
table dairy region in the world An unexceled fruit
I &. L.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

listed men boarding the vessels or sitting about on
boxes on the docks chatting with friends until
they should be summoned board for the cruise.
And always the sailors would greet new COM
panion, came that remark i've sold my carcass"
It puzzled the landsman. He did not under
stand, but figured out that 1t some rough
pleasantly. He did not know that every man who
sails out of American port In a deep-sea vessel
under the stars and stripes must literally sell his
body and soul into servitude as abject and
debasng that of the black the southern
plantation before the Emancipation Proclamation
was issued
For the American who sails the high seas
under the stars and stripes Is slave He is
slave under the law. True, he cannot be put upon
the auction block by his master and sold to the
highest bidder. But he must sure nder his Amer
lean Standardization of contract he must
sign away his right to his pay when 1t falls due.
And he cannot be sailor without signing them
away And he cannot away from his bargain
and his master. If he tries It, he is arrested and
taken back, no matter in what quarter of the
globe his vessel is anchored. For by the opera
tion of treaties with all the maritime powers OF
the world, the United States agrees to arrest and
return foreign sailorslaves, in return for which
the foreign countries have agreed to arrest and
return to American ships Americas chattel slaves.
No man is ever q slave under the law unless
conditions are such that 1t is necessary for his
masters to hold him legally in servitude in order
to retain his services. Every land is full of indus
trlal slaves who cannot desert their masters II
tney would because there Is nothing else for them
to do but to submit starve. But the occupation
OF sailor carries him to foreign lands where the
lure OF untried conditions is forever beckoning
ana IL would be comparatively easy for him to
desert MS master But here the law steps in, and