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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

<<IT is not thy works which are al
mortal and the greatest no
greater than the least, but the
spirit in which thou workest that en-
dures." If Carlyle( did not say that, he
said something very much like it. when he
revived from the shock and misery
caused by the destruction of the only
manuscript copy of the first volume OF
his French Revolution Then he went
to his study and page by page rewrote
tho whole, with every references com
plete and the work as good as before, II
not better. The saying is eternal.
1t is the spirit in which Birmingham
works that really counts. Not her sky
scrapers, nor her population, nor her
growing wealth, nor her park system that
is TO be- nor the safety of her street traf-
fic, unchanged by railroad crossings
can be put first The Birmingham of our
dreams is a Birmingham of one spirit
and that the right spirit. If the spirit IS
right these other outward and visible
things will come right But the history
of American civics Is proof positive of
the devilishness that invades where
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

Z xISTUR Edditur-We hate to
MI have emmy thing to say about
~ it, but sumthing RELY ought
to be sed, and we guess we'll have to
do it. This country is running too
much to POETRY. There air folks rit-
ing poitry in this country who ought
to be locked up. The avverage poit
is long-haird wild eyed dreemy
looking cuss, who is allowed to go
around without restraint and do
things to the English language I'M
der the protection of the law. Poitry,
like grand operer, and beer is cul-
tivated taste. In order to fully appre-
ciate rympth, measure and exsetry,
one must begin yung and make a
close study Of POETRY and potts, and
there habits.
At sum period in EVERY mans life
he has an inclinasion to run into poit-
ny. Unless this inclinasion is prompt.
ly checked it is liabul to prove fatel.
If he gets over it, he may becum a
good farmer, or a street car conduc-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

action General Battle was struck In the
knee, which permanently disabled htm
so that he could not resume active duty
on the field. but he was rewarded with
a commission of major general, the
commission bearing date of his wound,
October 10, 1864.
It wan in January, 1864, while Lees
army was in winter quarters south of
the. Rapidan that one of those momen-
tous incidents occurred which some
times profoundly affect large bodies of
men, Three Alabamians of the Monroe
Guards, went at night TO the head
quarters of Capt. T. NJ. Riley who was
in command of the Fifth Alabama reg
iment, and proposed 20 enlist for the
war These were Sergt. William A.
Dudley. a native of Lowndes county,
and Privates Daniel c. Rankin and his
brother, Duncan A. Rankin, only one
of whom survived the war, Duncan A.
Rankin. who now resides at Bynum,
Tex. This fact was communicated by
Captain Riley on the following day to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

fashioned story books. Jones has gone
back to Montana and was married August
to the farmers daughter. II Is pre-
dlcted he will become almost as highly
honored in his new home as was M. Mad
cline, the mayor.
And the moral?
He who runs may read.
Young man
That man who I'm your presence tries
to tell smutty story insults your soul.
Turn on your heel and leave him.
Morally such man attempts crime
that is meaner than that of reaching for
your pocketbooS. The motive for the
crime may be lacking. He may not real
lie his offense AS matter of fact, NOR.
ally considered, he is guilty just the same
Some of these peddlers OF filth are
" hited sspulchers- gentlemenly az TO out
side appearance. but inwardly filled with
dead mems homes.
This Is a. good rule for you:
DO not permit yourself willingly 10 lis
ten 10 any sort Of story that you would
not be willing TO tell again to your mother
OF your sister.
A nlthy suggestion will soak into your
clean blotting paper
Permit no one to drag your mind
through his sewer.
Do you know many a grown man OF
today would sacrifice considerable to wipe
clean from the tablets of his memory
stories and suggestions ne listened TO
when boy?
/ cannot think a real gentleman will
take deliberate care to repeat risque
story in the presence OF youth.
He is meanness incarnate who would
delight in daubing a coarse picture on d
clean wall.
No real gentleman Will listen to or try
to remember or TO retell a story he would
Hesitate to repeat in tire family circle.
Is the standard too high?
You doubtless remember the just re-
buke administered by Gen. Z. S, Grant
to thoughtless officer of staff who
starting to recite a vile tale prefaced
the attempt by saying, Il believe there
ae no ladies present whereupon quickly
retorted Grant.
There are gentlemen present
II is of record that the tale went UNI
told and thereafter no one burst attempt
a questionable story In the presence OF
the silent solder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

vV1HILE known chiefly as soldier
A/ because of his brilliant record
w in the late war, Gen. Cullen A.
Battle was distinguished as a lawyer,
orator and statesman, as well. The Bat
Ties were among the leading families of
the state, and were conspicuous in medi-
cine, in law, in education, in theology, in
authorship and in war. The family rec
ord is brilliant one, but our attention
is now directed to a single member
Graduating from the University of Ala
bama in the bud of manhood, General
Battle entered on the practice of law at
the age of %, after having read law in
the office of the Hon. John Gill Shorter.
Soon after the completion of his studies
preparatory to his profession, he removed
to Tuskegee, and was diligently devoted
to his profession for almost 10 years. His
first appearance in public life was when
he eanvassed the state in 1856 for Bueh-
anan, being at the time a presidential
elector.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

laugh, entering into our diversions with
great zest. When school takes up and
the study period arrives let us cheer
fully take up the books.
When school ends?
Why, for us scholars 1t will surely end.
though the term seems long. And may it
be that we shall have learned our lessons
well, so that on the great commencement
day the Teacher may hand US our diplo-
mas, on which is written, Well DONE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

keep the dirt OFF your soul than off your
clothes.
Life is a school
1t begins In the mothers arms and
ends on the great graduation day.
1t has Its intermissiohs. There are the
recess and the vacation. but the school
goes on. The curriculum is called Eek
perience."
Sometimes the lessons OF this school
are hard to learn, Sometimes the tears
of the scholars viii fall on the pages
OF the book they try TO study, but
School goes on
Some OF the recitations are well done,
and some OF the lessons we never seem
able to learn. As in school life SO in
lifes school, each must learn for himself
OF himself and by himself
Mother and father may bequeath to us
money or advice or sympathy. but they
cannot bequeath TO us their experience.
Each Of us must learn as father and
mother learned-in the same school.
Moreover the scholar IN the school Of
life never gets too old to learn. When
he quits learning he qdits the school. He
must be ready to recite up TO the last
day.
Strikers?
surely. Always there are truants. But
however far they may run away. they
must always come back to school and
take their punishment. That would be
a strange school which had no discipline
no chastisement or clustering Disobe-
dent pupils must be reprimanded. else
the school would be anarchy
The teacher in this school never spells
the child by sparing the rod.
And then. thank goodness, there are
prizes for good behavior and studlous
habit. The scholar who applies himself
VIII be rewarded
Also the Great Teacher Is kind When
we do our best and fail and look up 10
teacher, saying. II tried TO learn IT,.
teacher, there Is forgiveness.
Then. hurfah for our school
When recess comes let US play and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-25

Keep your mind unsullied. A foul sug-
gestlon, given audience by your permits
sion, may lead you into habits Of thought
that, persisted in, will debauch your soul.
Thought produces habit; habit hardens
the character; character makes destiny.
Keep clean inside. 1t is Of immeasur-
ably greater Importance that you should
keep the dirt off your soul than off your
clothes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
RASY'S HAPPINESS
DEPENDS ON HEALTH

When yogr baby Is cross and fret
ful instead 81 the happy. laughing lit.
tie dear you cre accustomed 10, in all
probability thu d geetion has become
G.sarrangcd and the bowels need at.
trntion. Give IL o mild laxative. dis
pei he irritablity. and bring back
the happy content OF ba1yhccd.
The mother should make sure that
the laxative used contains no opiate
or narcotic drug. A mild, pleasant.
tasting. harmless laxative like Dr.
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is ideal for
children because OF its natural com.
position and gentle action. a small
dose OF Syrup Pepsin at bedtime will
bring easy, certain relief next morn.
ing. and with no distressful gripping or
ether discomfort. You can get Dr.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepgin at any drus
store. Your name and address on O
postal to DR.. w. b. Caldwell, 203 West
St, Monticello, H.. will bring free
trial bottle By return mail. Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
IN THESE DAYS OF DlVOSCES
Really Netting Remarkable In :he
Simple and Frank Explanation
OF tho Sinai! Boy.

We we're walking down the street
Sunday and we saw the mos; beauti.
tul child sitting on the from, steps
Of pretty house. says Ted Robinson
His eyes were so biz and blue. hio
curly head so golden. his innocent
smile so frank and inviting that We
could not resist the temptation TO en-.
ter into conversation with him.
We'll. son." We said in the idiotic-
ally genial way with which an adult
usually addresses a child. how old
are you?"
-Four" lisped the Infant Gle didn't
really lisp 1t. because you can't lisp
VIXEN you say four; but that's the way
children are supposed to do.)
Isn't that fine!" Ut would have
been just as fine II he'd been three.
though. or five. More idiocy.) And
whose little boy are your"
Mammals lii boy"
Aren't you papa's little boy. too?''
Nope"
why aren't you papa's little boy?'
The decree gimme TO mamma
Then we went on our pleasant way
Savannah Morning News.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
DANDRUFF COVERED SCALP

S002 Cass ST., st. Louis. Motor
FIVE years suffered with itching Of my
body and scalp. Ny trouble began with
a rash on my lower limbs which was
very annoying, and my scalp was lit
orally covered with dandruff. My hair
used to come out by the handfuls and
the itching OF my body and scalp was
terrible. ! had used almost ali the
skin remedies on the market with no
results, when wrote for little Cuti.
cura Soap and Ointment and 1t gave
me instant relief. Within one months
use Of the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
was entirely cured. l cannot discover
one strand OF my hair coming out and
have not lost a minute OF sleep
since using the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. which entirely cured me Of
itching OF my body and scalp in it's
worst form. ! also find the Cuticura
Soap benefit in shaving" (Signed)
Charles judith, Dec. s, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston"
Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
SUNSHINE POTATOES
POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATION
GETS REQUISITE From FLoe.
IDA FOR POTATOES.
0IheR ITEMS OF INTEREST
rom the Capitol City, the v,riou.
State Institutions and From
Many Different Parts Of
the Sunshine State.

aberdeen Brown county potatoes
VIII undoubtedly be- planted in Florida
next year. Arthur Arnctt. treasurer of
the south Dakota Potato Growers as
Soclatioh, has received letter from
large potato growing district in
FLORIDA stating that they will want
10000 bushels of potatoes there this
season for planting purposes.
We are getting our potatoes from
"1ihc now. but would like to have
some new territory to draw from"
says the writer Of the letter
Within the past two years number
less requests have been coming from
IA" southern states asking for South
Dakota grown potatoes. realizing. af-
Ter trying them, that there is no bet
Ter potato grown i'm America than
thosc grown in this state. The invigo-
rating climate, perfect potato soil and
method OF planting and taking care Of
potatoes in the Sunshine state has
given the tubers grown here quality
that IS uneNccilod anywhere else in
the United States.
Last year large number Of cars
OF potatoes were shipped into Ncbras-
Ia and Missouri from Aberdeen and
Brown county. Orders from those
same territories have been treble ir
size Florida has heard OF the fame
OF the South Dakota potato and is now
anxious to have them there for plant.
ing.
This district heard from is in the
territory recently reclaimed from the
Everglades. and gives every prospect
Of becoming one OF the most fertile
districts in that state South Dakota
potatoes will help make that district
a great potato growing center and
this fact they realize Wherefore the
letter.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Grewsome Theories.

Custer City.-Did old Captain Nc
Clcllan of Hill City. near here wan
der away and die in the wilderness
two years ago, rs per his threat? Did
he perish by his own hand. as he had
often said he would. ard then lie in
grewsomc state In a lonely cavern
seven miles from Custer City for that
entire time. his flesh 70 be eaten by
the mountain lions. bob cats and pack
rats" These are the questions which
the people of Ibis part Of Custer
county have been trying 10 answer for
The past Two days. n Il result OF find
Inr. IN natural cave IN the rocks
goy,n miles from Custer City. the
blackCnCd bones and Scared pocket
utensils Of some person, known by no
man. County CCrorc: John McFad-
don Of this city went 10 the scene Of
the discovery. upon the Information Of
Nm. Virtue. who found the tragical
skeleton while looking for pine cones.
NJ. McFadden buried the bones ut the
mouth o. the cave. near n pile of char
coal. which the man whose flesh and
Mood once covered the bones had evi
IDENTIFY built on the fatal night he Ged
I'm the solitary spot which also marks
ms burial A shoe. n spool of thread,
with a needle attached, pocket knife.
the handles green with are and expos
ure. and a few pieces of clothing. were
the material remains Of the life that
passed out of the world so quickly.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
GONE TO WAR.
Bulgarian Colony Practically Wiped
Out

Aberdeen Two mcnths age there
vas a population Of G. Bc'garians In
Aberdeen All but two have gone 10
NOR native country TO bear arms
agihSt Turkey. The two who did not
go are crIpycy and could rot 90. Last
wccl; CD Du.earians left Aberdeen. and
IL Is presumed that they are now upon
the Atlantic. They say that they have
clever system of CONSUMPTION in Bul.
garia. and several OF the other Bal.
Kan nations. when young man
leaves the country his parents agree
that when his services shall b. iced d
they will forfeit $500 unless l. retug. 5
and serves his country's ARM. Sixiy-
I'VE are going back so that their rcla-
tives will not have To lose 500 one
OF the Blu! ;ari2ns offered T. AXE an
Aberdeen man his behcficiary in case
ne was killed; another wanted 10 have
the American insurance company give
him a copy of his policy, so that il
he was killed, whoever found his body
could notify his relatives or friends
OF his death and secure the amount
due.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Fable for Borrowers.

An Arab went to his neighbor and
said: Lend me your rope"
Il can't" said the neighbor
why can't your"
Because ! want to use the rope
myself"
For what purpose?" the other per
sisted.
Il want to tie up five cubic feet OF
water with It."
How on earth" sneered the would
be borrower. can you tie up water
with a roper"
my friend" said the neighbor, al
lah Is great and he permits us to dc
strange things with rope when we
don't want to lend it."-Boston Eve
ming Transcript.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Puts Job In Second Place.

A Humboldt rancner returned from
years trip through the east TO find
that a one-time neighbor of his, a
man noted for his perfect patience.
had been having a siege OF bad luck.
Upon hearing the news lie Immediate
ly sought out the neighbor 10 condole
with him.
We'll, John" he said, after greet
ings had been exchanged. II hear
you lost all of your timber through
the forest fires"
The other man nodded
And they say that the river cut
of your best bottom land; that your
hogs all died of cholera; that your
wife and children had been sick. and
that they nave now foreclosed the
mortgage on your other place."
John nodded again. Yes, it's all
true" he said, looking about him at
what had once been his prosperous
farm, AL true. Why, sometimes | get
almost discouraged Ladies Home
Journal.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Hunting for 2 :<orqer.

Sioux Falls-Thc local authorities
have as yet been unable TO discover
the Whereabouts and cause Of the ar.
rest of John Larkin. who recently was
released from the Sioux Falls peniten.
tiary after serving two terms for forg-
cry, and who a few days ago while
in Minneapolis presented forged
draft OF S963 payable to the pcniten.
tiary. When Larkin appeared In the
Minneapolis bank the officials inform.
ed him they would telephone TO the
penitcntiary here 10 ascertain wheth-
or or not to turn over any cash to
him on the draft. He protested. but
walked out Of the bank and has not
been seen or heard of since.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15

or,d cure me also. l am losing
IN rapidly and the doctors say /
~ every symptom Of Bright's dis.
of the kidneys. III you think |
Lonld be benefited by Peruna | will
1 r4iuy try some rs the doctors have
rgr.cally given me up, the same as
did him."
1 ~ rcply | wish to say. first, that I
over make any promises as to what
b,rnna will cure. No physician can
4, positive statements OF that sort
| cam say this much, however. II |
pa in your place ! should certainly
H. pcruna trial. 1 know OF no
< .r remedy that would be so likely
"a p. OF use TO you In your present
kordt.on as Peruna. Take a table.
.tul before each meal and at BED.
.r Continue this for two or three
1 Ks and then IL there Is anything
H. wish to ask me further write me
End will give your letter prompt at
tcutIon.
n ] find that the Peruna Is not
b ping you will be perfectly frank
a Z tell you so. for. | would not have
h.. take Pcruna unless It was really
E hing you. But Il has rescued so
|r.ny cases OF kidney disease that /
Ia, quite confident you will find II ex.
|acs'y suited TO your case.
Kidney disease begins with catarrh
81 rh kidneys. Peruna is a catcrrh
remedy. Unless the destruction OF tho
Kidneys is already too great Peruna
rel loves the catarrh and the cause OF
Tho Kidney disease Is removed.
! shall anXiously await u report o..
your case. Remember, all letters are
sacrcdiy confidential. | never use any
ones name or address without his
written consent. My correspondence
IS absolutely private.
Pc.ru-na. Man-a-lin and La-cu.pia
Manufactured by the Pe-ru-na com.
rauy, Columbus, Ohio. Sold at all
drug stores.
SPECIAL NOTiCE:-Many persors inquire
fr Tie Old-time Peruna. They want tho
Pr~"ra that their Fathers and Mothers used
"a '.U". The old Peruna IL now called Ka-
'ar.a. II your druggist or dealer does MOI
Keep D. for sale write the Katarno Company,
Cn.Hbls, Ohio, and they Will tell you all
o. .i %.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
His Turn Next.

Little Boy (who has just seen his
mother dismiss the servant for staying
away from home the previous night
five or six hours without leave)-
Mamma, wasn't 1t very wrong in Mary
TO stay out so late?
Mamma (indignantly)-Yes, Char
lie. and verp impudent, too. she was
But won't keep such a person in my
house.
Little Boy-When are you going TO
dismiss papa?
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Dig Herd Broken Up.

Picrre.-The last big herd OF cattle
in the central part of the state has
been finally broken up on account Of
The lapsing Of leasing privileges on
the lower Brule Indian reservation,
where the "Scotty Philip" herd was
being held by the heirs of that estate.
The lapsing Of the leasing privileges
required action. and the last of The
herd was shipped TO market a few
days ago in train of 40 cars. This
shipment marked the ending Of the
big herds outside the reservations
north OF Cheyenne river and south OF
White river. There are yet few
large lunches being held on the Chcy-
onuc reservation with but short time
OF grace Left. and a fcw on Pine Ridge
reservation also soon to be compelled
20 reduce numbers. but outside OF
these the small herd and dairy COW
is taking the place of the big cattle
herd all over the state.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Too Much Of a Good Thlna.

Il was very happy" said the pro-
fessor, when, after years Of wooing,
she finally said. Yes"
But why did you breaa The eu-
gagement so soon af'er?" asked MS
friend
Man. IL was she that dissolved IL"
Really" said the friend How d'i
that happen?"
1t was due TO my accurs d ab"ant'
mindedness. When, a few days .ater,
called at her home, again asked
her to marry mc."-Youth's Compan'
ion.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
Enoland's Motto.

"Dieu ct Mon Droit"-"God and Ny
Right"-the royal motto OF England
was the parole of the day given by
Richard l. Che Of the Lion HearD to
his army at the battle of Gisors, in
France. ON the goth OF September
1898, when the French army was sig
nally defeated. Dieu ct Mon Droit
appears to have been first assumed as
a motto BY Henry VI, ii22-1i62 Sem
per ldem-"Always the Same"-vas
one oil the notices OF Queen Eliza
beth; also adopted by Queens Mary
and Anne
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
luron Pioneer Called.

Huron.-William T. Bycroft. resi-
dent of this city for more than 80
years fell dead of heart failure at his
home here. lie was 60 years Old ana
had been engaged in mercantile bust
pcss here for the past quarter OF q
century. being manager of the grocery
aepartment of the Fair store at the
time of his death. He was prominent
member of the Masonic order and well
known over the state. Mrs. Bycroft
died some four years ago, and the only
snrviving member OF the family Is q
daughter Mrs. Appleby, OF foungs'
town. o.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-15
MINING News.

Dcadwood. -A working arrange
ment has been entered into by ii. II.
Marks. owner of the Jim Blaine mine
ON State creek near Rapid City. with
the Minneapolis owners OF the Merry
poscy mine adjoining. Men who
have been employed for some time In
opening up the Jim Blaine are now en-
gagged in developing the Merry Posey
in an effort to locate the rich ledge on
which the former is located. The Jim
plaine has been producing some rich
stu0 and has been worked on paying
basis this year and il is believed that
The Merry Poscy is the same sort OF
property.