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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
cnIIanse of the Iowa Idea.

Tariff reform, even of the mild Iowa sort, at the hands of republicans, is and ever has been ridiculous It is a high ,ariff party, and the beneficial rles of the Dingley tariff control its policy and dominate it's efforts. It be- longs, body and soul, to the favored few, ana Governor Cummings of Iowa never had a chance to bring forward his plan. His plan is exceedingly reaso sonable and conservative. Here is what he asked the Chicago conven- ton to grant:
 First-A clear and emphatic declaration of the time-proven policy of protection.
 Second--An unmistakable recognition of the fact that tariff schedules must be re- adjusted at reasonable intervals to meet the changing conditions of production: and that any such readjustment should be made by the friends of protection.
 Third-That at the next session of the present congress the subject should be taken up, and such changes in the sched- ule should be made as are required to pre- serve for our producers and secure for our consumers adequate protection-no more. 10 less,
 Fourth--A plain and forcible declaration Tor reciprocity, to be estabsilhed either by treaty or act of congress- as circum- stances may demand. whenever the policy san be employed to increase production at home and increase the general welfare, whether in competitive or non-competitive things.
 These resolutions embrace the Iowa Idea, and they were laid on the table by an overwhelming vote of the res olutions committee. Between the fat fryers and the beneficiaries of Ding leyism the farmers of Iowa could gain no hearing in the convention
 The result should be considered final. The republican party is bound to Dingleyism, which is ultra-protec- tionism to the limit, and if the country Is to escape Dingleyism, relief must come through the democratic party, which should, at St. Louis, present the scheme in its true light as an enricher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
BANkHEADS ENTERTAIN.
Delightful Social Function Is Given at
 Fayette.

Fayette July .-(Special)-Hon and Mrs. J. H. Bankhead entertained Tuesday. night at lawn party at their home '"rhe Oaks in the suburbs of Fayette The occasion of these lawn parties is the social event of Fayette each summer and there has not been been in many years a moro pleasant and happy entertainment than this one nor one more largely attended, There were over a hundred guests among them, a large number from out of town.
 Refreshments were served throughout the evening to the guests who were seated in groups in the large front lawn under heath native oaks. Mrs. Bankhead is well known as a charming and entertain- ing hostess and always appears most hap py when receiving her friends Mrs J. H. Bankhead. Jr., of Jasper, and Mrs R. c. Robertson were in the receiving line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Murphey's Fear.
New York correspondent Philadelphia Public Ledger.

New York correspondent Philadelphia
 Public Ledger.
 Evidences are multiplying that the Murphy-Smith-G -Gorman-Guffey combina- tion is planning to stampede the St. Louis democratic national convention next week to Grover Cleveland or some dark horse after several ballots shall have convinc- ed the Parker adherents that their cam didate cannot be nominated.
 MT. Murphy told a friend today that he had not changed his attitude toward Cleveland since he declared in favor of the ex-presidents nomination several months ago. though he refused to verify the report that a combination had been effected to bring about the nomination in the event of deadlock. The Tamrhany leader is satisfied that Parker cannot be nominated on the first ballot. especially if the two-thirds rule prevails, and he feels confident that enough delegates will be encouraged to continue voting for favor ite sons to prevent an appreciable in- crease of the Parker vote on subsequent ballots. The only thing Murphy is said to fear is that Bryan win turn in for Parker, to spike the Cleveland gun. This however, he considers remote prob ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
ABOUT THE STAGE VILLAIN
BY PAUL COOK.

only set free by the timely arrival of Jack"
 All stage villains must have black hair and black moustaches, with a decided droop. Whoever heard of a red-headed villain in a play? Of course he has a blood-curdling laugh and the shrug of his shoulders when referring to his ene- mics is a study. If the villain has white teeth and black eyes his fortune is made Moreover, he-~has the satisfaction of knowing that he is well dressed, for no stage villain can be a success unless he wears fine clothes and carries cane. In fact the villain is usually the best dress ed man in the show unless he assumes a tramp's disguise for sinister motives.
 People who go to theatres have no doubt noticed with what remarkable ease the stage villain gets innocent people into trouble. The hero is sure to leave some thing behind that can be utilized as evi- dence against him and the villain always comes along just in time to find the tell tale articles. Then everybody believes the villain except 1ne young woman with yellow hair and it is the easiest thing in the world for him to deceive policemen when he wants to. Only the heroine can foil him to deceive policemen when he wants to. Only the heroine can foil him but she has to scorn him all alone until the climax of the play when the truth comes out.
 The stage villains voice sometimes va ries but is most effective when deep and sonorous. He must also carry his shoul- ders erect and look the man of the world, unless he is one of those very humble vil- lains and then he must see how far he can droop. It may be stated here that the humble villain is not popular and is greatly outnumhered by gentlemen vil- lains who wear good clothes and have a devilish time until the third or fourth act when their troubles begin.
 But after all the stage villain has hard lines. The little blue-eyed cherub who is down on the bills as Little Esther or Little Margaret" does not like him and shows 1t too; he is missed by the audience and spurned by the heroine; he never has any real fun but Is always trying to get something he never obtains; he is con- pelled to act wickedly whether fre is or not and oft at this season of the year he is out of job.
 Verify. 1t is easier to be villain in real life than villain on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Needs a Guardian.

q certainly do need a guardian" said a man about town with an aggrieved ex- pression on his face. The whole world seems determined to swindle me. Ever since was a boy I have gotton the small end of every proposition I have undertaken. If I put a niekle in a slot machine nothing comes out; if I put penny in a music box the thing refuses to play; if I go into a restaurant l all ways order something I don't want to eat and then have to tip the waiter; if I buy any clothes the chances are ten to one that l will get cheated. will get some thing l do not want. and to caE the climax my friends will come around ana make adverse criticisms about my new garments until l am thoroughly disgusted and give them away I tell you, I am getting tired of being buncoed all the time and some of these days I am going to change my luck, but not now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
About Persons.

Congressman J. Thomas Hefiin of La Fayette stopped in the city a few hours yesterday en route to St. Louis to attend the democratic national convention.
 President John w. Abercrombie of the State University is at the Morris.
 State Superintendent of Education I. w. Hill of Montgomery is in the city.
 Walter s. White of Sheffield, former state auditor, is in the city.
 A. Fountain Little is stopping at the Hillman.
 Omer l.. Adams, a conductor of the Rir- mingham Mineral branch of the Louisville and Nashville, who was operated on for appendicitis last Wednesday at St. Vim cents, is rapidly recovering.
 Hugh H. White of Centre, a delegate from the Seventh district to the democra- tic national convention. will stop in inc city few hours today with his brother w. T. White at yarley & Bauman's. en route to St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Parker the Man.
St Louis Dispatch to the Cincinnati El quirer.

St. Louis Dispatch to the Cincinnati En-
 quirer
 John Sharp Williams of Mississippi democratic leader in the house of repre- sentatives, selected for temporary chair man of the national convention to meet in St. Louis next week, says Judge Parker is the strongest man the democrats can nominate for President. This because he is not an extremist, because no democrat will have to Feat crow to accept him, and because he is healthy man, physi- cally and mentally, with consistent democratic record behind him.
 MT. Williams came to St. Louis to par ticipate in State University Rally Day at the Fair, and get on the ground early for the convention. He expects to stay until the convention adjourns.
 Mississippi and the south are strong for Parker, said MT. Williams. q am ( Parker man. I believe he is not merely the most available man, but he is pre- eminently the one on whom all gan agree.
 Judge Parker is a strong man, healthy III ooih pouy anu Alnut piS anu oiohS physically, and has big brain. with broad views. Furthermore, he has con- sistent democratic record behind him.
 What do you think. about Senator Bailey for permanent charman?"s Mir. Williams was asked.
 Bailey is good man for the place, but well, I guess I had better not dis cuss that question:"
 When the mention of himself for tenn porary Chairman was brought up MT. Williams said:
 ''Yes, but see Bryan is going to beat me if I'm still for the place."
 There Is still frequent mention of D. R. Francis as a possibility, especially if the session should be prolonged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Cleveland Boom In Memphis.

Memphis Special to the New York Sun.
 The Cleveland boom, which is gathering force throughout the south, has struck Memphis with marked force. Prominent men here declare that he is the only man who can defeat President Roosevelt. and that if he is nominated he will be elected without difficulty.
 Mayor J. J. Williams says:
 Cleveland is the only man who can defeat Roosevelt. There Is no doubt at all that if nominated he will be elected.'
 In reply to the question. Are the peo- pie of the south with Grover Cleveland?" Congressman M. R. Patterson of the Tenth district replied:
 Most assuredly. He is the strongest man in the United States today with the southern people,"
 w. H. Carroll, one of the leading att torneys of this city. declares that he would not only vote for Cleveland, but that he would work for him with a will. "of course," he continued, the south would vote for him as unit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
INAPPLIcARLE.

Stephen Chalmers in the New fork Ilmes' The Wise upon N%solid Meal. may see The Folly of the Fools who worried pe' And the Bohemian, filled with Red Wine May boast his reed-Whitewasneo Dis- honestly.
 ' In Sophist Optimism Scribes may quote The lines that other Scribes before them wrote;
 The Poet rave; the Hobo trust nis F1e To bake Itself and amble down his Throat. Of what Avail are these to Me Today, The While Sam Wah, the Laund'rer. waits for Pay,
 And I am destitute of Wherewfthal? Will He accept the Endorsement "O(mas) K-Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Hope is a pretty poor life-preserver to fall into trouble with.
 No matter how ugly girl you meet it Is good policy to be niece to her until you find out if she is an heiress.
 A girl gets as queer ideas about men, in spite of having brothers, as men get about girls, in spite of having sisters
 It sends cold shivers down girls spine to remember, after she gets in a ham mock. that she hasn't got on her best stockings.
 woman will consult a clairvoyant eo find out If her daughter is going to marry millionaire but when she Is suspicious of her husbands fidelity she digs up the evidence herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

of priyiledged few ana the steady impoverisher ol the many by indirect stealthy robbery in the name of law, although protectionism is wholly out side the constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Betting on Grover.

From the New York Mail.
 In the curb market today Paul Stamnn, representative of the Stock exchange house of Halle & Stieglitz, bet 5000 even that President Roosevelt will defeat Grover Cleveland should the latter be nominated.
 Several offers were made to bet $100 to $90 that f Cleveland were chosen as the democratic candidate he would be elected. Fred Oakes offered to wager $100 even that either Cleveland or Mayor Me Clellan would be the democratic nomi- nee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

When the commander of the Japan csc transport Sado saw the Vladivos- tok bearing down on him, he at once dropped million of gold that he car ried into the sea, and the fishes are doubtless wondering what is the mat ter with the currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
NATIONAL POLITICS
Looks Like Cleveland.

From the New York Herald. :, Senator chauneey M. Depew sailed yes- ferday on the Oceanic to join Mrs. De- pew in Paris and pass his annual holiday abroad. Seen before the vessels depart ure. Senator Depew said he expected to be back August 12 in time for the work of the campaign.
 T am not enough on the inside to Say who will head the democratic ticket, but 1t locke bit like Cleveland"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

In all the cabinet changes Postmas- ter General Payne holds on peacefully and firmly, despite the Machens and Beavers that were graduated from his department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Uncle Joe Cannon is to cross the sea watched over by his doctor and daughter. He has been leading too strenuous a life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
New Boys Trainino School.

Huntsville, July 1.-(Special IA first class boys training school will be estab- lished in this city this autumn by J. G.. Sims, formerly of Wartrace, Tenn. The institution will prepare students for en- trance into uniYersiti and colleges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The Cape-to-Cairo line is much fur ther advanced than the Boston-to- Buenos Ayres venture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Secretary Paul Morton describes himself as Roosevelt democrat, but such a democrat would be absurd. It is really impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The chaffeur now marries the heir ess in the car, displacing the coach man of past days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Fairbanks was named for vice-pres. ident to make way for several senate. rial aspirants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Dowie loves President Roosevelt and it may be that his true love is re ciprocated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

There is dispute abroad in the land. Some say Fairbanks stands six feet four and half while others say he stands but six feet two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

MT. Roosevelt refuses to discuss the campaign of 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The girls have been taking the de- gree of A. B., when they really pre- ferred the degree of J. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Six suicides in eight days is a rather gruesome record for a pleasant town like Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

MT. Roosevelt proposes to get 1904 off his hands before he takes up 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The Igorrotes would enjoy the hot weather if the supply of dogs were not so short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

A new Tracey the bandit has sprung up and is being hunted in Wisconsin swamp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Rockefeller Is now using kerosene to make his hair grow He buys it at ground-foor rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

James J. Corbett will probably re- turn to the stage next season with a play that he has written himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The Alabama delegation will soon be getting itself interviewed at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The roof garden fad is converting New York into great summer resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The kaiser announces that he will come over when he can ride in a boat that will make the trip in three days. We're it not for the fact that Santos-Dumont is so active these days one would think that the emperor was joking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Lafollette is .-.e livest issue in Wis consin, and there are no signs of dim mutton in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

It is anybody's race at the St. Louis convention, with the favorlte against the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The attendance at the Worlds fair is increasing, and the thing may pay out after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Wall of Wisconsin does not expect to be favorite son more than week more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Alabama has an oldest man" and while he never indulges in tobacco he knows the quality of "Mountain Dew"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

MT. Fairbanks may not turn the senatorial bird in the hand loose to grab the vice-presidential one in the bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Former Mayor Low does not believe in doing things by halves. so he has just tipped his maid to $150 and sent her for a visit to the "ould counthrie."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The two armies are operating in towns with bang" or yang"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

There is great activity in the Geor- eia melon market and also in the melon patch when the moon is not shining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Cortelyou poses as the man who has never failed in anything he has ever undertaken. He never Yentured far from land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The question, "Who cut Santos Dumont's balloon?' is attracting more attention just now than Who struck Billy Patterson?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The betless horse race is never pop ular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Paul Morton began work as secre. tary of the navy yesterday and will therefore be able to celebrate the Fourth in his official capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Frank V. Evans and R. L. O'Neal, Jr-. are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatves of the Age-IIerald in it's cir culation department
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-23
Unclaimed Letters.
brakeman Frank Cuppa had his left

Brakeman Frank Cupps had his left
foot badly crushed by the cars while
making q coupling vt Cherokee Sunday
He was brought here. where tho injured
member WAS dressed and he was then
taken ~ the hospital At ~. Louis, &C..
companisd by Roy Gipson.
The approach OF = presidential cleo
tiou always causes An unsettling OF
business, Fewer contracts are lot dur.
Ing n campaign year and work on those
already In progress 10 delayed, This
unsettlins Ia now making itsslf felt even
here. where, for sometime past, all
lAborers not absolutely necessary have
been tur,ougbed on the Iron Mountain,
Several more connected with tho shop
and Office force have been compelled 10
take an enforced vacation during the
past ten days.
We ara positively assured through the
columns M our evening contemporary
So backed by tho statement OF Col. Jos.
Hanson We have = lurking suspic.
lon, W, II. Haymsn that ths Union
town railroad will be bnil,. Bnt
there Ia no certainty whether u will
start from here or Fort Smith, Don ,,
lot 4, escapei We think. perhaps, 4
hundred thsasand dollar bonus nigh,
yet IA the terminals, 80 start the sub
sctiptiou lists ut encc,
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-23

Robt. Swearingen Of Cove City was
brought down last Tuesday and taken
TO the hospital 1t Fort Smith for trsat'
msnt for q serious case Of blood poison.
Ing. His cosdittos hss bean son,ewhAE
alarming to his frle~ds-
The town Ia full Of co,nmissiou house
representatives. oil Of whom want 10
gst . whsck at the nov ruling Quesn Of
Crawford Elb~rta. There promises 10
be lively rivalry among buysrs. which
Of course means Increased prodss fos
the growers.
X. p. Allen. Arst Vice presideut o(
the First National bsnk, lsft Sunday
for 81, Louis for the purposs Of purchas'
Ink one Of ths latest model burglar
proof safsa for that institution. The
hank. according 10 large banner put
up 10 front Of the Bryan building satur'
day, viii opeu for business therein %
August hrst, A YET they have nca
secured = satisfactory site for . bank
building which II h the intention Of the
officers 70 erect A ~ carly dats ~
possible.
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-23

Capt, J. N, Barter lef. Monday for
LAlly, SsbaatiAn county, 10 sct IA peach
inspector for the FrHnk H,nsltssr Fruit
company which he's purchased tie rrp
Of several orchards In thssk ssctsea.
They also control Hversi orcisards n
johnson coanty, Two care oi psschss
we're loaded here Monday sod kr,J, IA.
Taylor general manager II the Ozark
Frni. Growers Assn, stated that ven
cars 10 oil would ts shipled by the
association from the entire tsrritory.
embraced BY II. that day TIE art Of
the week there wAa some complaint Of
peaches that were too green being
packed. There WAS also = complaint
of scarcity Of oempslsat hslp n ths
orchards.
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-23

Drennen Scott returned to st. Louis
Monday.
]. II. Branson was down from Natur-
al Dam Wednesday.
Safety" Chill Cure, only -
Dimes" bottle, and guaranteed at
John o Kane 8 drug store.
Nicodemus Bros. have been at work
this week covering R. P, Aliens new
home with tin roof
VIM Simcoe died at his home at
Mountainburg OF dropsy and WAS In.
TERED there Wednesday.
Yes, we do Job Printing. And what 9
more you needn : be ashamed to send
our work out. 1t III stand comparison.
Mesdames P. D. and C.. G.. Scott
have gone to Winslow to occupy their
cottage for the remainder Of the sum-
mer.
Rev. L. E. Finney returned Wednes.
day from Fullbright, Texas, where he
had been for ten days assisting In re-
vival.
The Rogers Lumber Co. has just re-
ceived large amount OF l2-inch boxing
which they are selling ut $l.25 per 100
feet.
Washington county was visited by q
very severe rain storm Wednesday,
causing a washout near Fayetteville on
the Frisco.
Rev. c. s, Bass was laid up By III.
ness several days this week, but hopes
10 be In condition to fill his pulpit next
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p B, Choniski left
Wednesday for Eureka Springs. where
they expect to spend remainder Of the
summer.
The cantaloupe shipments are begin.
ming to assume large proportions and In
a short time more they will be leaving
Crawford county In car lots.
Judge Gross Is having the county
prisoners worked on the roads In Jasper
township, and so far ~ tried the plan
In proving very satisfactory.
H.A. Meyer left Monday evening for
Minneapolis, where he will keep IN
touch with the produce market Of that
section, especially ~ regards peaches,
Daniel Springer and family arrived
Wednesday from Moulton. Iowa. 10
make this section their future homo
and are located on the Oakland fruit
farm.
A Parker and Davis club has been or.
ganized at Little Rock. Let us organ.
lie one here and get Crawford in line
Tor big majority for the nominees In
November.
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-23

There " but little the writer can sdd
to the above beautiful tribute to the
character and life work OF the deceased.
When u stranger IN n strange land
the writer arrived In Van Buren twenty
Ave years since Mrs. Dunhsm was one
Of the first persons he learned TO know
and his respect and regard for her has
increased NJ the years rolled by. Un'
assuming In her ways, she WIS always
true to her friends and In the sick room
and during the hours OF bereavement
her soothing manner and words did
much to tighten for others what then
appeared cherries world,
Her passing away has left . void In
many . heart that cannot be alled. but
there remains that satisfaction for all
who loved her that hers WAS q useful
life. lived In q way 10 make the world
better for her sojourn here. That II WAS
= life not given 10 frivolties bnt 10 the
betterment Of humanity within its
sphere, That II WAS blessed in ysrrs and
its close one Of peace and happiness for
her In the knowledge Of a duty we'll
fulAllsd. 3,