The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-01
N Iss JOSEPHINE DODGE DAs-
 KAM, who has written go many , attractive sketches of child

HAV KAM, who has written so many
 attractive sketches of child life, has married a widower with two children. The latter were not included in the matrimonial bargain, and on account of Miss Daskam's aversion to children they will not live with the presumably happy couple. To those people who have fondly imagined that Miss Daskam had a sympathetic interest in very young people this announcement comes in the nature of shock. Probably she is of the opinion that distance lends encnantment to the view and prefers to study the species from the seclusion of her liter ary workshop rather than acquire a more intimate knowledge. Miss Daskam has written many good things, and 1t is to be hoped that matrimonial experiences will not prevent her continuing literary work. She is one of the coterie of young women who have recently graduated from Smith college, and have made regulations for themselves in the world of lltera- ture
 The Express of San Antonia-by the way, 1t Is pronounced san Tone"-has suggested the name of Senator John T. Morgan as a suitable candidate for the presidency The compliment is appreciat- ed by Alabamians, but the idea is not practicable Tn the first place Senator Morgan is nearing the close of long and distinguished career, and 1t is not likely that he would consent to the arduous toll of a political campaign, even if his nomi- nation were certain. Then again Ala bama's beloved statesman considers that he can do good work for his constituents In the place he now occupies, and he will continue to hold his seat in the United States senate as long as life will permit
 "Old Home Week. is being observed this week in Massachusetts. Fifty towns of the state are devoting themselves to the festivities, and on all sides there is much rejoicing At Fairhaven, Haverhill, Hanover Weymouth. Hull, Wareham and Oxford the most elaborate ceremonies are in order. Secretary Moody, ex-Secretary Long, Booker Washington and Clara Bar ton are some of the speakers who are ad- dressing the people. "Old Home Week. is when the men and women of the Bay state turn their thoughts back to the scenes of their childhood, and is pretty custom that would be well for all states to observe. In New England, es- pecially, the old home seems to finger with more steadfastness in the minds of grown-up children than In any other part of the United States. It is the unit of life for many people. and is always cher ished as the one spot on earth where there is surcease of worldly cares.
 Aaron c. Davis has resumed publica- ton of his journal of Dixie land called "The Southerner." The paper was former ly issued at Dyersburg, but was dis continued in 1890 when the editor accepted an official position. The office of publica- ton has now been changed to Okolona, Miss. Mir Davis is considered a capable newspaper man and will no doubt make a success of the periodical. One of the crying needs of the south at present is a number of good magazines that will serve to. keep southern men and matters before the public notice and will lift up this section of the country from the lit- erary mire in which it has fioundered for