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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

It suits you like an invittion to be hanged.
 You. leave the presence of that heart less dentist a changed and melan- choly man. Your nerves are tangled like sweet bells out of tune. An omi- nous prospects, o'clock, It looms ever on the horizon of your subconsc ous- ness. You climb into the hateful padded clair next day with a sort of sickly | smile, or you make ghastly joke, | Adjustment of the napkin Is like put ting the moose about the neck of the doomed wretch ere he is to swing off. | First Is skirmish when the smiling villain picks brutally into a bad spot ugh. | He now begins his .murderous job | the grinding out of the holes. He calls I them mere "cavities,'' but they are | holes-holes as big as, tree stumps. You cover and finch and grunt He keeps hunting for "the place where you live" And you are "at home l Afterward there Is the hammering In of the gold with "sledgehammer It Is a hard way to acquire riches! The rascal forces the metal on you' though 1t Is no legal tender. And his supreme contempt for your finer feel hammer man when he Is down.
 All over-except the polishing. | And that, on top of the other as ! sauits. seems surplus, because the
 man is so debonair with his ruthless wheel in the vicinity of sore and man. gled gums
 l Finally the agony ceases When you rise your first impulse | Is to slaughter, but you desist when you remember that faithful are the wounds of a friend.' Touching the gilded place with your tongue, you feel 1 a whole man again. And 1t may be a year before you suffer another martyr- dom.
 Why, a whole gob of optimism. Aft CT all the world is good. You laugh a thousand times where you grunt but l once.
 | She is going alone to the city.
 In the country nothing happens. Life there is a monotone. And the girl does not know that the greatest boon is to be content, and that the quiet places are 1 the best.
 She is discontented
 | Does she not see the same faces every | Sunday at the church and at the pie nics? She knows one as Bill another as Sarah,' and the familiarity has be-
 come trite And over all the country side is the never changing look of things Wonder is the cityl Everything there is
 different-plenty of new faces and sen
 sations The scenes change like a ka- leidoscope. The city air is tonic Surely life is fuller there.
 She is young and innocent.
 She dreams fanciful dreams. She is i'm patient of restraint. She is lured by the
 glamor of the town. She does not know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

how safe Is the sheltered life of the quiet neighborhood and how dangerous the city She does not know the hu- man limits of her virtues under strong temptation. She does not know that her gentleness of nature prevents her using upon the deceitful tempter the force of scorn which the sophisticated can sum mon to their aid She does not know her own weakness.
 Poor lassie!
 Her loving disposition scarcely knows how to deny. Her sweet unselhshness scarcely is able to refuse. Every best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

newspaper, and so he prospered after the order of what was prosperity in those days. The city was built and the tradition is that the Eagle saved it from very vortex of calamity such as overlook so many other western towns, by-a trenchant editorial that put an end toa reckless speculation that threatened to bring universal bank ruptcy.
 The boy Victor got such schooling as the community afforded and at a very early age he was set to learn the print CTS trade. Hi5 task the first day was ito distribute a thousand bourgeois dry" a job that few old printers will understand.
 At 15 young Murdock was reporter as well as printer. Not only was he sprightIy, but he was popular There was an individuality about him that made him a marked man ere he had lemerged from his teens His ambition was literature. He never thought of | the army. or navy. or a law office, or a business career, He did not intend to be a politician, or a clergyman or a physician He did have ambition at one ttime tot be an actor and certain it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

1 But gradually this brave mother broks | down.
 There were days of cruel pains. days | of weakness and weariness. There were i, nights in the stifling little kitchen where | she finished the fnery of the rich when l she often tainted
 i So my correspondent says. | There were days of illness when she could not work. Earnings grew less, and to feed the hungry mouths. if fig feared, | she often went without food | And then one day the mother fen over her tub-dead, Which Is all But isn't it enough? | She paid the last full measure of mot1- erly devotion. Men and women often | die heroic deaths under impulse. but this | poor mother died by inches. strainine in | long drawn agony the last drop of hers | blood to earn bread and butter for her babes.
 | If the newspaper headlines record how one dies at his post and another goes down with his engine. surely this mother | deserves In big letters Chow strange to | see it that way)- "Ded at Her Tub | When Slander pulls on her seven leAgue | boots and starts to peddle her wares: | when Gossip meddlesome dame. goes on her self appointed rounds from door to l door, all you can do, and the best you | can do. is to- l Keep still. | When your feelings have been hurt do | not be in hurry to put your wounds | on exhibition. You may have lost your | poise Wait walt! You may say or do | something you will be sorry for. Hold up your chin and
 Keep still. | When harsh words come uppermost put | them down bottom most and hold them down by the ponderous power of deliber- I ate silence. When anger tightens your muscles to strike, wsit-walt until you
 can speak calmly. When you can speak
 calmly you may not want to strike. | Keep still.
 When wrong is done you hasten not in
 returning good for evil. He who wrongs
 you wrongs himself the more. He weaves the warp of evil in the fabric of his soul.
 He puts poison in his own blood. He
 will harm himself more than you.
 Keep still.
 When mean correspondent stings you
 10 the quick with his barbed words and.
 you feel like giving him as good as
 he sends'' and more, wait. Write tho
 letter if you must. Write the stings you
 must get out of your system. But do
 not send the letter.
 Keep still
 Silence Is mighty force. When right
 ly used 1t is one of the great powers of
 the universe. Silence distinguishes the
 forcefu man. Speech Is silvern. but
 silence is golden. He who under provo
 cation holds his tongue in submission has mastered himself He has learned q
 subtle secret of life.-that time and silence
 will work wonder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

w ,ss,,, thin. there s, '- ,ss nor; ss,' s'
 w the quality we call the lndi- vidualism in Kentucky than in any other state, and perhaps in the display of that character Kansas comes next among all our American sisterhood. l once spoke of it as the state of John Brown and the Bender family. The truculent James H. Lane and the sanctimonious Samuel c. Pomeroy were exemplars of it's high est citizenship. Later came "Sockless' Simpson and the unspeakable Peffer Mary Ellen Lease and Carrie Nation And the Kansas that stole negroes in Missouri to make them free men, subse- 5 quently burned a negro at the stake to preserve civilization.
 But new Kansas is on the stage and as republican Kansas turned populist for the sake of Jerry Simpson, the present Kansas turned insurgent under the lead of a new crop of statesmen of whom this man Murdock is one of the richest sheafs It is also the Kansas of William Allen White, F. ". Howe. and others of that ilk I have often wondered wha, would have happened in political way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

der good account and rise above the dangerous undercurents of temptation.
 But if not
 If not she wlIl be swallowed up by the unsuitable nav of the city to be de- filed and spewed out bereft of all that makes her a sweet and innocent girl. There is a story about one who at a time was real man.
 Now he is a multimillionaire. He began his business life without a dollar If as some one has remarked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
HEART TO HEART TALKS-By Edun A. Wye

Ia man is worth only g from the should CTS down and $2o day from the should CTS up' this man at first was worth $2 a day Then he. began to work with his head-'from his shoulders up."
 When he began to work with his head he learned how to work others. He learn
 ed how to grow money. Presently he
 cornered some special privileges that the
 man who works from his shoulders down never gets. He began to get rich quick The mans wife? He married her when he began to work with his head. She was a fine girl, but. like himself. poor. She worked hard. denying herself. She saved and slaved and lost her beauty. What matter? He and she would enjoy l their prosperity together.
 Then this man became a thing. | He looked Into the face of his wife and saw that her beauty was faded She did the best she could to please him, but
 the old charm was gone. And one day
 this creature in garments of a man hap
 pened to meet a girl who was artful,
 fascinating and pretty. She looked a,
 him and smiled. He was hypnotized and
 undone. He would have this girl. He
 could buy her.
 The thing in trousers sent his lawyers
 to the faded wife. They offered her much
 money They told her plainly her hus-
 band had no further use for her He stay ed away from home. The wife knew that he was with the girl.
 And then Desperate, the old wife sued for di- vorce There was sensation and scan- dal. The newspapers made much of the trial. Finally the multimillionaire married the girl, and they went to Europe. Now almost every day the old wife cries, they say.
 Who was this thing with much money
 and no soul? cannot just name him He l is a sort of composite production. How ever if you will turn to the commercial
 reports of Duns or Bradstreet's and you
 scan the list of men with millions I quite
 believe you will find his name. Motherhood
 How its deathless, gentle spirit rum through all the sex, from the bird moth CT that feeds her brood and fights fo | it to the human mother who loves he
 own and sacrifices and dies for fl! Al 1 instance:
 | The hardworking husband of New | ark (N. J. woman died, leaving her {,
 support six small children. Friends ad vised her to part with some of them. bu
 the indomitable mother spirit refused
 so she took in washing. l Day after day she toiled at her tub
 and far into the night she hsnt over he | ironing board. The oldest hoy called fo | and delivered her work. And thus sh kept the wolf from the door. Other | pitied her, but she went joyously to he | hard daily task. for it was reward enougl - that she was able to provide for her de
 pendent offspring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

newspaper men who reported the first Bryan campaign.
 Yet it never entered Murdoek's mind 10 be a statesman. There was nothing in the strife to appeal to his taste Later he went back to Wichita and took control of his fathers paper and did much to give the Eagle the na- tional reputation it enjoys. In 1902 the republicans of his district held a con vention to nominate a candidate for Congress. The young editor was no more a candidate for that nomination thar he was for cardinal; but in a field of 18 he was chosen and he has been four times relominated and re- elected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

quality of her girlish self may lead to her undoing. There the defenseless chick en strays Over that place hovers the cruel hawk and swoops upon it's prey. Innocent girl!
 If she should chance to fall into tne wrong set of associates and there should be no one near and intimate enough to warn and guide-why, God help the chidl
 If, however the girl is strong of char acter, we'll instructed by careful moth CT, capable of restraint, self reliant she will take good care of herself, rem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

When he got here he was bewildered but not so much so that he did not discover the machine. He saw czarism in al it's purple. Made a member of postcffices and post roads, he was the man who got after the railroads for their system If contracting with the department. He saw the enormous "di
 visor we heard so much about, which cost the people $5,000,000 annually. He sought to have 1t corrected and only IS stood with him. Then he attacked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

I was attracted 10 him by his splen- did speech on the wool schedule. II contained statements that ought to have startled the country. As this is an age of investigation, l am at a loss to onjecture why Congress did not order an investigation of the worsted trust, which Murdock showed is preying on the poor with perfect impunty.
 ] am sorry that my acquaintance with the great insurgent Is so limited. have seen him but twice. But he Is tremendous force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

the autocratic powers of the speaker and kept it up till victory came. as it ever comes in such quarrel In a coui try like ours. And 1t is pleasant to note that the department, at his instance, corrected that "divisor" joker. and thus the man has certainly earned his salt at least.
 He is a strong character. He is force in Congress. He is the Murat of the insurgent squad. He is intrepid and relentless. He cares not a rap for de- feat It only makes him the more reso- lute for another assault. He has been power for good and has accomplished reforms undreamed of only some few years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-22

woman hater is a man who can't
get any of the girls to notice him.
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured
Any medicine for external application
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C9tarrh is blood or constitutional
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must take internal remedies. Halls
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Sold by all Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-22
HAPPENINGS In and
ABOUT CITY OF PLAINS
Social Functions and Other
Events in Community.

Palms, Ca, December pa we'd
ding of unusual interest was that CT
Miss Ethel Wise and Mr.. Charlie
Lunsford of Della, which took place
Sunday afternoon at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. D.
Wise. The wedding was quiet one,
only the relatives ana close friends
witnessing the uniting of this popular
couple. The hall and parlor was
prettily arranged with ferns and
palms. The bride wore becoming
gown of brown cloth with hat to
match. Rev. P. c. Barclay performed
the ceremony in a most impressive
manner. Mr.. and Mrs. Lunsford left
late in the afternoon for their home
in Della, where the groom is a,
prosperous young business man. The
many friends of the bride regret that
her marriage will take her away from
Plains to reside.
An enjoya ole affair Of the week
was the recital given Monday even
ing at the school auditorium by the
music class of Miss Jessie Forester
and Miss Floy divers expression
class, which marked the closing OF
the fall term. The pupils carried out
their parts in an excellent manner,
showing the care and thorough teach
ing which had been given each of
them. A small admission was charg
ed, which was given towards raising
the payment on the school piano,
which is due.
Miss Floy Oliver entertained on
Monday evening at her pretty home
in honor of her expression class.
The different games played was a de-
lightful feature of the evening The
Christmas idea was carried out in the
decorations Refreshments were ser
we'd at a late hour.
Rev. J. NJ. Rustin ond family left
Thursday for Fort Gaines, where they
will be for another year.
Miss Annielu Jones, of Leslie, was
a pleasant visitor ID Mrs. Laramo e
this week.
Plains High School closed Friday
afternoon for the Christmas holidays.
The teachers left Saturday for their
homes, Miss Ella Evans to Warren
ton, Misses Hartley to Fort Valley,
Miss May Bell Anderson, who we re-
gTet has resigned, left for her home
at Summit, and Miss Leila Earl .
Daytona Fla.
Mr.. 0. V. Lamar, of Columbus,
spent Sunday the guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. B. T. Wise.
Mr.. and Msr Ed Carter of Ameri-
Gus, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
B. Clarke.
Miss Ludie Sanchez spent the week
end with friends in Americas.
Miss Lizzie Nicholson and Mrs. r.
w. King returned Thursda yfrom a
delightful stay of two months with
relatives in South Florida.
M Ernest Spann is at home from
Riverside for the holidays with Mr.. L
E. Stokes, Of Waycross, as his guest
Mesdames r. M. and r. L. Andrews
and H. NJ Sellars, were shopping in
Americas Monday.
Mr.. H. T. Bradley, of Atlanta, ar
rived Saturday and will be here for
some time, the guest of Mr.. ]. A. Nc
Donald
Mr.. John Oliver, a popular student
of Tech in Atlanta, is at home for
ten days or omre.
Miss Rena Cook left Monday for
Dawson, where she will be the fair
guest of relatives for several days.
DR.. j. c. Anderson, of Leslie, IS
here for a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-22
NOTICE TO BANK CUSTOMERS.

The following banks of Americas
Ca, will be closed all day Christ
mas day and on January /, 1912. We
will also close each day during
Christmas week promptly at twelve
O'clock Cstoumers please bear this
in mind
BANK OF COMMERCE..
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GA.
PLANTERS BANK OF AMERICUS.
AMERICUS NATIONAL BANK.
COMMERCIAL CITY BANK.
EAMERICUs TRUST & SvGs BANK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-22
FurS For Xmas
Useful, Appropriate and SeasOnable.
Buy her furshiszC Christmas most lasting, most lux
uriousE most wanted and appreciated of all gifts.
You get good furs from very reasonable prices.

Black Hare, large muff and
cnke piece per set $3.50
French coney, satin-lined
muff and neck piece per set
$500
Black China Wolf, a good
imitation of Black Fox, muff
and neck piece per set $3.50
Genuine Black Fox, single
pieces''or sets, $500 to $4,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-22
HOUSEFURNISHINGS

Some table linen, bed linen, few tow
els, comfort or a pair of blankets is fine for
your wife, mother or sister. We have lots
of new things to show in this department.
Hand embroidered and drawn thread center
pieces a speciality.
CAPPS' INDIAN BLANKETS for Couch Covers or Robes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-22

Jap Mink, single pieces or
sets $50 to $500
Russian Mink, a close imi-
tation of Jap Mink, single
pieces or sets $500 to $500
Natural Fox, a beautiful set
for S75.OO
ChildrenS sets at
$3.50 to $1,000
Other furS at $1.OO and Up
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-07-10
PERSONAL

Clarence WaLlin, a printer who has
been employed on the Washburn
Leader, was in town yesterday en-
route to Mott, where he will work on
the Pioneer Press.
Mrs. J. F. Nelson of Glen Ullin was
an arrival in the city Saturday for a
short stay.
A. G. Bickert and family of Bowdle,
S. D., are in the city and are stopping
at local hotel.
H. NJ. Pfenning of Mandan was a
weekend caller in the city.
S. H. Wilson is in the city on short
business trip from his home in Bot
tineau.
F. E. Morse. one of the business men
of Steele, is registered at one of the
local hotels.
Charles Weigel, the Hebron brick
man, is still in the city looking after
business interests.
Mr. and Mrs. r. E. Truesdale were
over Sunday visitors in the city from
Mott the Spot.
Mrs. Paul Weigland of Gladstone
left one of the hospitals in the city
Sunday, after being there for treat
ment about two weeks.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-07-10
Am1uS@mlo@mts
ORPHEUM
"A TALE OF TWO CITIES"

After working two months Manager
Bauer has at last secured that big
feature photoplay, "A Tale of Two
Cities" Every one in Bismarck
should see this great picture, from re.
ports of people that have seen it in
other cities it is said to be the most
beautiful picture produced. This pic.
ture will only be on Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday. Also remember this
subject requires three reels and in
order to understand the story best
you should be present before the first
show starts. Ansel & Dorian, novelty
hand balancars supreme, will furnish
the vaudeville. Ethel Moore Bauer
will have new song entitled Honey
l Will Long for You" The first show
will start at $3.50 tonight in order to
let more people see the "Tale of Two
Cities from the start. Second show
will be at 9:45.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-07-10
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