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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

Mw MOTHERS love and devotion
~ have given to Spain a king
II worthy of the throne.
The new sovereign is boy-a king at
sxteen-but he comes to his inheritance
with a character matured far beyond his
years.
Called in his boyhood to greatness and
responsibility he accepts his heavy duties
modesty and seriously though not mor-
bidly.
Born with inherited weaknesses of mind
and body, exceeding frail, a wise and
gentle woman has trained and guided him
until he has become sturdy physically and
has gained a most attractive character.
His mother made him fit to be a king.
The new sovereign, to whom all loyal
Spain looks with reverence and affection,
is a fine, handsome boy.
His mind is healthy and spirited. He
is tenderhearted and impulsive.
He is charitable, energetic, friendly and
has will of his own.
He is born soldier, and is a good one,
even now.
He is deeply patriotic and religious.
He speaks English, French and Ger
man as we'll as his own language.
He is greatly devoted to his sisters Prin-
cesses Mercedes and Maria Theresa.
He Is fond of athletics and swimming
In earlier days, CASTLE looked forward
without enthusiasm to the day when
long kingless, a male incarnation of the
Divine Right would sit upon the throne
What could be expected of a feeble,
spindling body, with enormous head and
pale, waxen face, peevish, delicate child
such as Alfonso was?
What hope was there for one of the I'M
fortunate family of the Hapsburgs, which
ever oppressed the liberties of the peo-
pie and brought disasters upon nations?
That Alfonso is the fine little chap of
today is solely to the credit of his moth
err the Austrian Archduchess. He has I'M
doubtedly inherited his physical and mem
tai strength and the beauties of his mind.
from the devoted woman who has ruled
SO wisely as Queen Regent for more than
sixteen years.
His father, Alfonso XII, was a weak
and profiigate man, whom no one respect
ed. His grandmother was the notorious
Queen Isabella, known chiefly for the
amours that disgraced her reign. His
grandfather, Francesca de Assist was a
poor fellow who could do nothing but
dance" and whose marriage with the
more masterful Isabella was arranged by
Napoleon III.
Alfonso's great-grandfather and great
great-grandfather were respectively
Charles w., Ferdinand-imbecile father
and foolish son-and his great-great grand
mother was notorious for her association
with the low-born Prince of the Peace"
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MODERN FABL Is BY GEORGE AIDE

who wore the High Collar and
carried in his Hip-Pocket a little
Work on Etiquette and Good Be
havior.
The poor Reptile whose Wife
got up in the Morning and grab
bed the Paper to see if the Family
was mentioned, he was the banner
Patsy of all Creation and he was
the Boy that was praying for some
one to come along and throw him
a Lifeline.
By further investigation the
multi-Millionair was Mortified to
learn that here in this smiling
Land of Plenty, where the Roses
bloom in June and the Editorial
Writer calls attention to the prey
alent Peace and Happiness. there
were thousands of sad-eyed Men
and Womt n who put on their
Good c othes when they would
rather not co so, who went out
when they would rather stay at
Home, who Ate when they were
not Hungry, Drank when they
were not Thirsty, Conversed by
the hour with People who bored
them, listened to Speeches they
did not want to hear, Whooped it
up for Amateur Performances
that were absolutely punk, ap-
plauded Vocal Music that was too
fierce for words, fondled the In
fantS that thew wanted to thrOt-
tie, and read Historical Romances
that caused them to have Charley
Horse Dreams.
"Oh, why should we send Relief
Ships to Martinique when there
is SO much Misery right here in
our own Principal Residence
Streets?" asked the philanthropic
Millionaire.
So he founded and endowed a
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ing Fashion and spend his Money
before he died, thereby giving the
Ha-Ha to the Legal Profession.
But when this would-be Philan-
thropist got ready to cut the
Strings on his Bundle he struck
a Snag. The Philanthropy Bust
ness had been oyerworked. Every
Town large enough to be indicated
on the Map had a Carnegie Lii
brary. He found that the Orphans
were receiving more Care and At
tention than the Children of Club
Women. About the only Little
Ones who got into the Country in
the Summer were the Homeless
Waits. AS for Colleges, they had
multiplied so rapidly that all
through the Middle West it was
practically impossible to get Har-
vest Hands. The Poor Working
man showed no inclination to go
against the Free Reading Room
and the Cheap Lectures on Astron-
omy, for he had the Price in his
Pocket and preferred to play
Seventy-Seyen in some German
Place where they served Hot
Lunch.
1t began to look as though the
benevolent Millionaire would have
to burn his Money or else leave it
to the usual Nephew who lived on
High Balls and Musical Comedy.
Surely there Is Suffering some
where in this Word" said the per-
picked Millionaire. Some one is
wal,Ing for a Helping Hand. Now
to find him."
He began careful Study of So
cial Conditions and soon discov-
cred that the real Sufferer, the
mute and patient Victim who was
getting the Hooks oftener than
any one else, was the Gentleman
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covered that in front of each
Plate was Card saying that any
one attempting to make a Speech
would be thrown out on his Neck.
Three or four of the Spell-Binders
were temporarily stunned, but the
Main Bunch laid their Faces down
among the Cut Flowers and wept
for JOY. The Dinner proceeded
with tremendous Enthusiasm.
There were no Dark Clouds on
the Horizon, threatening a Wind
St1rm. No one was wondering
how long the Mayor or the Con-
gresham was going to Spout, or
whether they had Manuscripts
concealed on their Persons. The
Orchestra played econ Songs
without any Interruption from the
Chairman. No one said anything
about the Feast of Reason and the
Flow of Soul The Man with the
Megaphone Voice cut no Ice what
soever for they had him sewed
up. Ey~ry one went home feel
ing good.
Next day no less than 40 CRATE
full Persons stopped the Reformer
on the Street and babe him Cod
speed in his Noble Work.
The next thing the Society did
was to offer a Cash Bonus to any
one giving a Reception at which
there would be no standing in
Line AMI shaking Hands. Also it
offered annual Salaries to all Gel
ebrities who refrained from read
ing long-winded Papers to help
less Clubs.
A special Fund was set aside
for the Durnose Of h9ving Gl>,l-
dren in the Public Schools taught
by means of Charts, the Deadly
Effeet of the Lap Supper.
Then the Society offered
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tions, If the now actual sovereign OF
Spain would repeat the generous offer
The King has two Irish cobs, which
have superseded the pony carriages and
on which he Is often seen in Madrid. His
playfellows have been the children from
the families of the Due de Sotom ayor and
other grandees, and his principal diver
sion took the form of platoon exercises,
the handling of arms and of drills.
AS his strength increased there were
long walks with officers. and indoors he
played billiards much and with consider
able skill.
At San Sebastian the Queen Regents
distractions have always been of the
quietest kind In a carriage drawn by
mules the children were taken on pic
mics to some of the beautiful spots about
the resort. Now and then in fine weather
the Queen and her three children were
rowed about the harbor or out to a war.
ship I'm a twelve-oared barge. The chill
dren were kept out in the air and sun
shine all the time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

lions helping the unfortunate
Upper Glasses to throw off the
Shackles, he was the most popu-
lar Character in the Country.
His heroic Example induced
many weak and faltering Souls
to swear off ON the Entertain
ments that had been slowly but
surely leading them toward the
Foolish House.
After he passed away his Statue
was set up in every Park and his
Birthday was observed in the Pub
lie Schools with a Half-Holiday
instead of a Programme of Reel
tations and Speeches.
MORAL: Some People are too
Polite to call for Help.
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HE doesn't look big enough to hold
them ALL"
If the King were to be introduced any,
where with all of his names, his sponsor
would have to say:
ALLOW me to present Alfonso XIII,
Leon Ferdinand Maria James Isidore Pas
cal Antonio King of Spain, of CASTLE, of
Leon, of Aragon, of the two Sicilies, of
Jerusalem. of Navarro, of Grenada, of
Toledo, of Valentia, of Galicia, of Ma
jorca, of Minorca, of Seville, of Cerdena,
of Cordova, of Corcega, of Murica, of
Jaen, of Algarra. of Algebra, of Gibral-
tar, of the Canaries, of the East and
West Indies, of India and the Oceanic
Continent, Archduke of Austria Duke of
Burgundy, of Brabant and of Milan,
Count of Hapsburg, of Flanders, of Ty-
rol and of Barcelona, and Lord of Biscay
and Molina"
Alfonso sent last year to the Prince
of Wales an impulsive letter promising
sympathy and support In any difficulty.
1t Is doubtful, under the changed condi-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

Bounty of So for the Scalp of any
Person guilty of Amateur Theat-
Z ricals, and a Reward of 500 for
the Body, dead or alive, of any
one proposing a Lady Minstrel
Show.
A diamond-encrusted Brooch
was offered every Young Woman
who would pledge herself never
to sing anything that she learned
at the Conservatory.
Special Endownments were Of
fered to Colleges on condition
that Graduates should not be per-
mitted to arise on a Hot Day and
quote from Emerson.
A large Sum was set aside to
secure the passage of Law pro-
hibiting the sale of Flutes to any
one except a German employed
in an Orchestra.
Society Leaders were quietly
bribed to circulate the Report
that Party Calls were no longer
fashionable.
Hall of Fame was established
Tor Bridal couples that refused to
take Presents and cut out the Re-
ception at the Home of her Par
ents.
Then the Multi-Millionaire in
augurated a Grand Movement for
the final Emancipation of those
who wear Dress Clothes. He
worked on the Legislature to set
aside three days in every Week
for the private use of those who
want to do as they please, without
being pulled and hauled. Any
one who broke in on these days
with Invitations was liable to
Prosecution, the Penalty being a
Fine or Imprisonment, or both.
By the time this practical Re-
former had spent a couple of Mil
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No doubt in time to come this loyal lit
tie army will work wonders of valor on
the field of war, fighting for the one-time
boy of the pony and the summer resort
playground
Queen Maria Christina, or, rather, the
Dowager Queen as she now is, has great
ly endeared herself to the people OF her
adopted country by her wisdom, and her
benevolence. If she had not been wo-
man of good sense, high character and
exceeding kind heart, Spain would not
today enjoy the pride and security it
feels in its King.
Spain did not at first like the Austrian
Archduchess. purely for social reasons,
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and there was deep gloom when the form
er King died and it was seen that she
must rule for many years. No better testi-
monial of her worth could be had than
that given by the people of Spain, who
deeply love and revere her. She has won
a great battle for herself and for her
son.
Senior CASTELAR,, the eloquent leader of
the Spanish republicans, once explained
the quiet conditions of his party by say
ing:
zone cannot make war upon baby
and woman!
Indeed, Spain has been in no mood to
make war upon the Queen and her in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

Society for the Relief of those
who are Invited Out. The Pur-
pose OF this glorious Organization
was to prove that Entertainments
should entertain.
AS a first Move, the Benefactor
invited all the well known Citi-
zens to a Formal Dinner in honor
of a Statesman who wore Medals
for talking against Time. All the
Local Orators who were accus-
toned to paying for their Plates
by telling the same Stories that
used to go so well in the Birch
and Backus Days were up at the
Head Table. A feeling of Sad
ness seemed to brood over the
large Assemblage until it was dis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

~ NOE there was Multi
Millionaire who felt jeal-
~ Gus when he saw Carne-
gle throwing $40 Gold Pieces at
the Squirrels, while CoalOil John
ny Rockefeller was handing his
pet University another Million
every time a new Student came in
out of the Tall Grass and Matricu-
lated.
He saw that very Rich Man
who wishes to be Respected must
fill his Clothes with Currency and
go out and slather it around and
boiler for everybody to have Some
thing on him and keep the Change.
He decided to follow the prevail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01
In the Small Hours.

From Town Topics.
Glover-When my wife smells smoke at
night she gets the whole house up.
Shover-That's nothing My wife does
that when she only thinks she smells
smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

Mm MOTHERS love and devotion
~ have given to Spain a king
n worthy of the throne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

INCINNATI.-The arrest of Clara
j Taylor, the kidnapper, in Italy,
is the first sentence in a last
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
Grandfather. Hymns.

The Contributors Club in The Allan tic gives some information concern Ing grandfather" hymns: "lmaginC them and their good wives gathered ir the New England meeting house. trol' ling forth such spiritual songs as the book preserves for us:
 Then. blooming friends. a long farewell;
 We're bound Co heaven. but you to bell
 still Cod may hear us while we pray
 And change you ere the burning day.
 And. be it observed. this burning day to them was something as definite as washing day. This was none of your vague purgatorial way stations, but as fiery a pit of torment as the imagination can well conceive, Herr Is a glimpse of It:
 'Hark. the shril outcries Of the guilty wsetehes Lively brigh, horror and amazing anguish Stare through their eyelids. while the uvinl
 worm lies
 cHawing within them"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
The Prrsrnt Ineumeranee.

The pastor of a certain church in Six teenth street on leaving his study, which is in the rear of the church, one day last week saw a littlo girl friend of his talking to a stranger.
 "What was that man saying to you, Madge?" he asked as ho came up to her.
 "Oh." said she. Che just wanted tc know if Dr. O. wasn't the preacher os this church"
 And what did you tell himy" asked the pastor.
 The little girl drew herself up with an air of great pride.
 'I told him." she answered with dignity, "that you was the prosent in- eumhranco "-WashinRtoH Post
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
TAKE THE CHANGE

The Citizens Mining Committee have progressed slowly but cautiously and constantly with the important work they have taken upon themselves. Their organization is now perfected they have negotiated for a good pros- pect and have taken every precaution to start active operations ou firm, safe business basis. While it would be folly to place firm reliance upon the very best of prospects,, failure on the part of a community to probe into a good surface showing, would certainly be a great lack of enterprise if not culpable neglect. The money sunk by this com munitv in a local mining venture, should the property prove a blank, will hardly be lost as it will remain in the home channels of trade. But il the good indications continue till it is prov ed that there is a true mine in the Skagway va ley. this city will have cap tured a prize that will assure it imme- diate, firm and independent prosperity
 lt will lead to the discovery and de- ve'opment Of other min's.
 I,wi f I'h. valley with prospecto &
 [ i wize he ID -or;ence O >a .. uu,t be sour of >u
 It . u .uo> S;. rc ( u,. -o orN.ut pcup.r
 It v,.u- 70 every men % grpuu tn hv val '
 ItWtI ch. r-c Che Very atmuspher, of the pa"v .ith the boyancy of con- stant life, enterprise and push.
 A grand chance presents itself in Goedell's splendid prospect and ii would be a queer kind oi on American community that would not msEe the most oi that chance
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
II WAS SWELL
Company L Au Revoir Their Depart-
 Ing Comrades

The terms of enlistment of many of the men in Company L, have about expired, and as an au reyOir to the soldiers who will soon leave the post, their eOmrads gave an elaborate dan;e at AndeTSon'S h4u, last night. The entire eoloIed colony of Skagwav were at the dance. The ladies were radiant in party dresses, ana they were gallantly swung to the best dance music that Skagway could afford, The hall was an unremltting scene of joll- ity and merument. The affair was swell.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
nuca,ne. ,h. New An~.tneue.

The new artificial alkaloid known by the name of eucaine is declared in the Zahnarztl Rundschau to be as efficient as cocaine in inducing local anWsthesia, and in some respects superior Co that drug in dental practice. Included in its enumerated advantages is the important fact that tho heart is no way influenced by it. even in extreme cases of nervous patients tho heart beats becoming nor maj and regular very soon after the in lection. The anRsthesia is more extCn. sive in area and lasts longer than that of cocaine. in some cases the auWsthesia extending even to the muscles As much as 30 grains may be injected with out trouble. while an equally safe dose of cocaine is but one-sixth of grain Thus. of solution of to 6is, about l5 per cent, l9 syringefuls would consti. tute maximum dose, though half that quantity would under favorable circum stances be sufficient to render the ex- traction of all the teeth painless. Solu tions of to 6t, in storilized water are permanent at the ordinary temperature of the room
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
H-ve Big Outfits

Frank Fumln. of New York, Eind CarSteSon, of Clinton City, Iowa, J. w. Harms, Of Fargo. North D ikotl, L. Ander' Sor, E. DrShne utOn, Jno. Cleve, Wm Janke ant c. Krisgel, of Nevada Citv Cal. are a p rtv of Klondike miners wh' are going Inside with biz outfits. The, came up on the Cottage City and are sl the Gollen North.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
Administrator's Final Account

N THE COURT or THE U. s. COM missioner and ex-ofiicio Probate Judg for Alaska. at Skagway. In rc-estate of John Hislop. Notice Is hereby gwen Co all whom ( may concern. that l. W. Young. admin istrator Of the estate of John Hislop deceased. has filed in this court h'' final account as such administrator. that the same will come on for he and settlement at my office in the Of Skagway on the 3ist day ot Jansa isOs. at the hour of 2 o'clock D. m. Dated this 30th day of November 1901
 J. J. ROGERS. '. s. Commissioner and ex-oficio r. bate Judge.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
NEW JUDGE
Thought K. P. Davis Will
 Succeed Justice McCOll.

In view of the demise of Chief Justice Mecoll who died In Victoria lsst week of diabetes.
 lt Is thought in Atlin that E. P. Dlvis, k. C, Of Atlin, Is almost certain to be his successor. The Vancouver Council Of the Board of Trade and the Bar are urglng Mr. Davis appointment
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
NfM SYSTEM
Will Cause Confusion Till
 Regulated.

Yesterday mornings train was detained but short while at the summit by the Canadian customs officials. lt will take some time to svstematlze the Canadian ln spectlon under the new order of things, but everything will be done by the customs officials to cause the travelling public as little inconvenience as possible.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
AT HIS POST
A. 0. Dautriok Has Beon Installed AtJuneau.

A. C. Dautiek was a north bound pas senger from Seattle to Juneau. Mr. DIu- trick succeeds Captain Robinson as the agent at Juae1u of the Pacific Coast Steam ship Company.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
Wanted

S.J00 wortr secondhand furniture al sixth Street second Hand Store. oppo- site Roard of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

i' sworth & Aggers. wholesale dealers courth avenue. between Broadway ant at streets, received by last boat .noice poultry. tut' -s and vege
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

All the neVS-c Tefullv, accurately and eleanlv ld. Delivered 10 any address bv carrier or mil. The Daily Alaskan. Phone 70.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

If you want good work done telephone No. ii9 Automatic. Key City Laundry They tako lt away and return 1t In a few hours. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

Fresh milk and ,relm from the Skag- way Pioneer Q inv It Cneilander'S, Fifth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

Just received at Royal Laundry latest appliance for lace curtain work Next to new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
Light tho Gym

The Firemen's Gymnasium Is being equipped with eleetric lights.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

Seattle Export Beer. delivered in any part of the city for e per dozen quarts by B. B. BOtthng Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

II you want fresh dressed Poultry and Med you will tni ' rg- aS>ur' ment just arrived ,t th- ARCTIC MEAT co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
Never Fails.

A pretty girl draws attention-ln adver tiSement ln the Alaskan draws trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

Blank books, office supplies; lowest prices in Alaska. Bakers Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
4 Willing Victim.

Usher (at the church)-How do you feel. old chapy
 Groom-Fine. feel as happy as l do when I'm next In crowded barber shop.-Chlcago News
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05

Celebrated Wa>hbum mandollnS, gui' tarS and barjoS. B iker'S Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-05
THE WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUT1

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Pulaski.

Pulaski, April 10.-Mrs. E. D. Beau
champ, of Bloomfield, visited her pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Shelton, the
past week.
John Knight and wife returned last
Thursday from the west, where they
have been spending the winter
Rev. D. w. Hastings preached at the
Christian church Saturday night and
Sunday morning.
Mrs. c. A. Dunn and children and
Mrs. S. B. Dunn and daughter, HSzel,
of Lake Park, Mimi, are visiting with
H. F. Dunn and family of this place.
Geo. Simmonds,o of Cedar Rapids, and
Will Coldwell, of Bloomfield welG
transacting business here Wednesday.
At the town election which was held
last Monday the following officers were
elected: Mayor ]. e. Reed; council
men long term, j. W. Milligan and J.
N. Milliken; councilman short term,
DIG. King; recorder, Edgar Hendricks );
assessor, o. A. Dixon; treasurer, G. w.
Matthews.
Wayne Phelps and wife, of Eldon,
visited with DR.. and Mrs. Black last
week.