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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
REMARKS ON FAMILIES
 THAT AVOID MATRIMONY

hood and adolescence is itsels e fine and touching phenomenon. And yet 1t must be held against them. as 1t has been held against monasticism. that they do rot conduce to a full and rounded life; that they represent certain timidity, cer- tain reluctance to take all the bufsets of the world, and to assume all its obliga- tions One of the latter Is the responsi- bility of a separate domestic establish ment. with wife or husband installed in 1t. Stevenson says a man should no more dodge marriage than he sEould the draft.
 The man who stays a bachelor in the home nest, and at fifty allows a sep tuagenarian mother to order his life for him and get him up in the morning, Is like the elderly pedant who has been so enamored of college life that he never goes out into the world, but keeps on at- tending lectures and reading in the uni versity library Something of manly pur- pose is lacking. Besides, there is the standpoint of the venerable paterfamilias and materfamilias. Having brought a family unto years of discretion, it was not intended that they should have it on their hands forever. They have won thS il5Hl u ldhe pIlue III the independent deeds of their children, while enjoying some respite of responsibility for them.
 
 ness. When the lung tissue is attacked by tuberculosis it heals, if 1t heals at all by this fibrous scar material filling in the cavity. No new lung tissue Is form ed to replace what has been lost, and this scar material is useless for breath ing. Suppose you had a deep cut in your hand and you kept working that hand violently how long do you think it would take the cut to heal? When ex- ercise IS taken or you "expand the lungs you have to work the lung tissue just as you work your hand, and if 1t Is wounded there will be a much larger proportion of scar material useless for breathing when 1t does get we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
IN THE REALM OF PUCK.

Puck has declared itself, politically. In the current issue. at the head of the edi- torial page, appears this ticket: For Elm peror Theodore Roosevelt of New York. For Prince Imperial. Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana. For President, Alton Brooks Parker of New York. For Vice President. Henry Gassaway Davis of West Virginia. Puck will support Par ker throughout the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Reed Shoots Power.
Memphis Scimitar.

From the Memphis Scimitar.
 Senator Reed Shoot dominated the Utah republican convention and secured the nomination of his favorite for gov ernor. MT. Shoot is a power in the re- publican party. He is was who predict ed in confident tone that the platform would not condemn polygamy. His pre- diction was fulfilled. The Utah senator is one of the very few men who is per mitted to look over MT. Roosevelts shoulder when he is writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Another Helen Keller.

Speaking of Alabamians, the most prominent one in the eyes of the world is Miss Helen Keller" said a travelling man. Her indomitable will and perse- verance have almost restored her three lost senses and she is today the wonder and admiration of the world.
 And by the way, 1 read that Colorado comes to the front vita Il second Helen Keller who promises to achieve as great prominence. It is Miss Lottie Sullivan of North Denver. Miss Sullivan has caused 8 sensation in the educational sec ton of the St. Louis fair. Blind, deaf and dumb since infancy. Miss Sullivan. who Is sixteen years old, has resolutely overcome such frightful obstacles and has been transformed by training Into a self-reliant being.
 When she was year and a half old she suffered a severe attack of spinal meningitis, which left her without sight hearing or speech She was sent to the state institution for the deaf and blind at Colorado Springs when eight years old, but her education was not begun seriously until two years afterward. Since 
 the exclusive attention of Mr. G. w.. Veditz, one of the teachers. By this re- markable young woman Superintendent Argo Is demonstrating the state insti- tutions methods In St. Louis.
 kind nature always seeks to supply vicariously lost senses with those that remain. Miss Sullivans sense of touch and smell are marvellously developed. So delicate is her touch that she can read the raised Baillie writing through twelve thicknesses of ordinary linen. Although separated for a dozen years from her sister Mrs J. P. OConnor, of St. Louis, and meeting her unexpectedly last week. Miss Sullivan recognized her the instant she touched her hand. She can write. uses the typewriter and sews beautiful Iy, both by hand and on the machine. She has made many wonderful doll dresses, several of which are being ex- hibited at the worlds fair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
A Gumshoe Campaign.

Chairman Cortelyou is as stealthy as an Indian on the war path, and Chair man Taggart is also losing his western frankness and exurberance. Even the Rough Rider Is gumshoeing In this campaign. Both sides are trying to slip up on the enemy expecting to find him asleep.
 The democrats have nothing to gain from gumshoe campaign. We need a speaking, marching and arousing campaign, and If we cannot secure the stay-at-home voters on our side, to- gether with the independents, they cannot be called out. The currency troubles in the democratic party have led to a stay-at-home vote, and such voters can the more surely be brought put by a stirring campaign.
 Tn other words, Chairman Taggart should let the republicans do the gum shoeing while h1 cultivates the stump and all the other accustomed ways of arousing the voters to their public duties at the polls. Let Chairman Cortelyou pursue his gumshoe meth oGs, but do not initiate him.
 As soon as September comes every county in the contested states should e we'll organized and covered by Inpers drawn from both factions of Aarty. Bryan stumpers should be VI as well as Cleveland stump
 Shades between Any dem-
 prdially accepts the St.
 is eligible, provided
 hearts and heads of
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 Iing the campaign
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 bur politics, but
 d his co-workers
 pnd, giving 1t a
 lection. Precedent
 alike demand this,
 1t cannot hope to get
 |te unless he fills every
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
NATIONAL POLITICS.
Watson as a Helper.

From the Chattanooga Times.
 It is announced that MT. Thomas wat son is to operate this year as a repuoh- can helper in doubtful states He IS going into Indiana and Illinois and pos slbly into wisconsin. in the belief that be can win away from P -ker and Davis enough of the Bryan democrats to give the electoral votes of such states to Roosevelt and Fairbanks. To help in the work MT. Watson will head from MT Bryan's remarks attacking Judge Parker There is no telling as yet how much harm the free silver" fad is to do the democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 It costs as much 10 give ones children college education as they can't earn afterward.
 It Is time enough to get married when a man has got tired of spending money on himself.
 When man has no notion that he is entitled to any of the money he earns he is called a fairly good husband
 When a woman doesn't worry over whether her husband is safely hers. it is time for him to worry over whether she is safely his.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Athletes and consumption.
,rybody's Magazine.

From Everybody's Magazlne.
 There must be no exercise as exercise for the consumptive patient. If you are able and feel like it amuse yourself. but don't take exercise to build your system up I know. I, too, have heard those stories about men given up to die. who began work 'n gymnasium and by vio- ent exercise entirei recovered their health. You mustn't believe all the phy- sical culture people tell you, anymore than all the expert medicine. people tell you. They're both in the miracle busi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

It is rumored that the original manu- duslSy Queen of Sheba has been discover ed in Abyssinia but 1t is not written in ra agtime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Where He VIII Be.

From the Pensacola Journal.
 Chauncey Depew predicts a landslide for Roosevelt. MT. Depew is emintently correct There will be a landslide for Roosevelt but Teddy will be under the slide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
LaFayetts Prosperous.

James c. Griffin cashier of the Bank of Lafayette, was in Birmingham yes- terday enroute from St. Louis. He is one of the best known business men in east Alabama. "Our town" he said, "has cer- tainly done its part by the Worlds fair. If all the towns in the country would send as many visitors to the fair as La- Fayette 1t would not be q financial fail- ure by any means. Fully one hundred of our citizens have journeyed to St. Louis to see the big show and many others are thinking of taking the trip.
 Crop prospects in Chambers this vear ,, he continued. ''are better than they have been in years. If the weather conditions continue favorable, We will bs,.a o,,o s the best business years in our b;stor,, ,,
 About Persons.
 J. E. Collar of St. Louis is at the e, Nicholas.
 J. H. Henderson of Dora is stonn,ng ot the St. Nicholas.
 State Senator Fred L. Blackmon of An niston is at the Morris.
 A. c. Simmons of Mobile is at Inc uor. ris.
 w. K. McNail of Louisville is at tb. Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Goats Profitable.

q am going into the goat business" said Edna Oden. T shall fence in a large tract of land near Trussville that Is rough. rugged and mountainous and turn upon 1t large flock of goats My idea is to have two focks, in fact. One flock will be mixed. part the native goat and the other the Angora goat. be- lieve the enterprise will prove profitable.
 "The native goat is valuable in many ways, and practically sustalns itself in this section There Is little expense at tached to breeding and careing for them. There Is always a market here at home for kid, and really there is no more pal atable meat.
 "A large class of people in some way have become possessed of the opinion that the goat is practically q useless anil mal. They do not reach conclusions up- on investigation, however, and do not discriminate between the different breeds. To them a goat is goat and there the argument ends.
 And as to the Angora goat, investga- ton proves that they are not only class ed among the most useful of the domestic animals, and have been so classed for thousands of years, but their usefulness is manifested in a variety of ways.
 ''The fleece, called 'mohair,' furnishes some of the finest of farbrics among ladies' goods and is used in various other manufactures; their habit of browsing en- ables the farmer in a wooded locality to use them to help in subjugating the for est; their flesh is exceedingly delicate and nutritious; the milk, though not so abundant as with the milch breed of goats is richer than cows milk their tanned skins, though inferior in quality to the skins of the common goat. are used for leather; their belts make the neatest of rugs and robes; they are excellent pets for children; a few of them in a flock of sheep are a protection from wolves and dogs; their manure is notice- ably helpful to the grass which follows them after they have cleared away the underbrush."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Being a czar, Emperor Nicholas does not tell about the smart things his new boy does but the czar's household is one place where boy baby certainly is ap- preciated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The famous mince pie suit in Pennsyl- vania has been settled at last and the man who ate quarter of one goes free There were probably extenuating circum- stsances that had much weight with the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

advocates digging a hole in the earth twelve miles deep for purposes of sell entific research probably never thought how disastrous 1t would be to fall into such hole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

A Baltimore woman asks for divorce because her husband gave her only 8 cents day to feed four persons. She probably lacks the courage to demand
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The Ohio burglars who broke into a mans house and did not take anything more valuable than a bath should be con graduated instead of being punished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

oUTHERN cities may not have N1 the wealth, the huge population - and the commercial and indus trial power which have been granted to the metropolitan centers of the east but they can boast of a charm peculiarly their own. an atmosphere of sentiment and gracious chivalry that fascinates the visitors from cities more progressive, per haps, but cities in which the gentler phases of life are ignored in the rush for gain. The beauties of New Orleans, of lesser note have been often sung in the memoirs of travellers. in magazines and in novels but their attractive features seem never to grow commonplace and they are as potent now to weave a spell about tourists as in the days when their charms were first discovered. In addition to these cities that have been so often described there are other towns In the south that well repay a visit. Atlanta, Memphis, Louisville and Birmingham con- tain the elements of the old and new south so happily blended together that one is hardly aware of the line of de- marcation where one begins and the oth- CT ends.
 While Louisville Is regarded by many as removed from the intimate association of cities further south, 1t is yet typically ante-bellum and a stroll down historic Broadway will serve to convince the traveller that he is indeed In the very midst of that departed grandeur of the south, about which the old colonels SO fondly boast in moments of retrospection. Along this thoroughfare, that is indeed a broad way, are many of the handsome residences of families that played a part In southern affairs before the civil war and while the aristocratic atmosphere which formerly characterized this neigh borhood has shifted in the course of time to other parts of town, the old man slons are still thero and some of the old families have not yet moved away. In Louisville one may see silver-haired danes In quaint attire descend the stone steps leading down from colonial door ways with the dignity and grace ti.at is so often associated with southern wop.- en, while on the streets-and, alas, about NN-~ N~AS AAAS 1c lOpuQ CUtSTlcS or InOSe eourtly old gentlemen with white hair. silk hats, long coats and canes, that we read about often in novels but rarely see. Although Louisville is a great, throbbing commercial town where progress Is the watchword. still It's ante-bellum airs. it's quaint old residences and it's aristocratic population make 1t town delightful to visit.
 Memphis is another southern city that Is not heralded abroad as a favorite spot for tourists but if Memphis had no other claim to greatness than sunset behind the Arkansas hills, viewed across the sluggish Mississippi just where that mag nificent stream sweeps around one of it's famous bends, the water turned to a rud- dy gold, the heavens aflame with color and twilight peace about the wharves short time before alive with commerce, she could well afford to rest content. The Father of Waters exercises a strange spell over the imaginations of people who dwell along its shores and at sunset
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

A strike of purse makers in New York will not prevent people from chasing the almighty dollar with the usual alacrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The postmaster of Des Moines. Iowa, has decided to try women as letter car riers. No one can outdo them as rule in carrying the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The Goodwater Enterprise is a recent edition to the weekly newspapers of Ala bama. B. B. and W. H. Bridges are edi- tors and publishers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Mrs Parker could not be blamed for feeling uneasy with lot of chorus girls invading her happy home and all of them voclferating that the pictures of the judge don't do him justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Governor LaFollette and the Colorado miners are both pulling for Judge Par ker, without knowing 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The little czarevitch is said to have smiled when he was told that his papa had abolished corporal punishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Charles M. schwab also says he expects to die poor, but he will establish no lib- raries He proposes to speculate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Senator Morton is another Sir Joseph Porter. and his appearance in politics may lead to a revival of "Plnafore."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Bishop Potter's Boozona Is still getting plenty of free advertising from the com edy papers, and rural visitors will be sure to go there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The c. o. P. elephant will not fill any circus engagements this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The honeymoon pair from Athens who spent $40o on tips while crossing the ocean and then had only $1oo with which to see this great country could probably speak eloquently on the evils of tipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

International law Is the law of the Chinese ports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Candidate Fairbanks will serve out his senatorial term. Intervening events will not interfere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The New York republicans are prepar- ing to drop from Root to Tim Woodruff. What a fall is there, my countrymen!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The population of the world Is put at 1.567, ,419, 2S3 but this estimate was made before Col Elexis Romanoff was born.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
The Strategy of Eden.

From the New Yogk Sun.
 Adam waxed sarcastic.
 If they want Port Arthur to fall," he snarled. why don't they offer 1t an ap- pie?
 With a vicious kick at the ichthyosaurus he passed into the darkness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

When Count casslni says the Russians will win he gives us a poor article of dope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Business at the fair is reported to be picking up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
DIDN'T MENTION THE GOOSE.

Oyster Bay Correspondence New York
 World.
 Two vaudeville actors who spend their summers on farm near Sagamore Hill are in town today with a grievance. They sent the President some weeks ago a box containing a live goose of their own raising to hiss at the Presidents enemies" together with broom, which was emblematic of the clean sweep that they hoped he would make. They have just recAived from Secretary Loeb a po- lite note acknow ledging the receipt of the broom, but not mentioning the goose.
 This is not Secretary Loeb's fault. for when the box was shipped somebody warned the secret service officers to look for mysterious package addressed to the President. They bounced on the box. heard strange noises in it, and sunk it in the bay for an hour. Then they fished 1t up. and found the goose. They said noth- ing to Secretary Loeb about 1t. bur deiv- cred the broom at Sagamore Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Atlantic City may be intending to is- sue. .hirtation licenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

During the harvest season in the north west spellblnders, if they appear, may be drafted to become wheat binders and cornshuekers. As they never did useful days work in their lives. the change will commend itself by It's novelty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

President Francis of the Worlds fair was once pushing aggressive newsboy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

The Japs evidently thinks all Is over but the banzaing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Editor Pultizers pert paragraphs are ten columns long, Boil 'em down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
From the New York Mail.

From the New 1ork Mail.
 N NINETY-YEAR-OL mother had PV her sixty-year-old son in police court the other day for disorder ly conduct. Every now and then some thing brings to public notice the exist ence of these families of unmarried sons or daughters of mature age. presided over by some venerable and vigorous man or woman who has passed the Psalmist's period. Such families, escaping as they do the general analogy of the animal world, where dispersion and formation of new groups occur after certain period where the old birds tumble the laggard Hedging from the nest-impress one curi- ously.
 Indeed they are not families at all in the sense in which the family has func- ton to perform in the reproduction and early development of individuals. Rather they suggest a brotherhood military or religious, as the relation was under. stood in the middle ages-an assemblage of celibate persons living under one roof, laboring in common and abnegating at once certain joys and certain responsi- bilities.
 The keeping intact, as these families do, or the ties that properly pertain to child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

When editorials extend over two pages it Is time to call a halt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

As means to summer vacation our coal miners strike is a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

Beyond question Port Arthur Is the boomingest town in the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

AIrships, like the plans of men, often gang agley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

 west spellblnders. if they appear. may be drafted to become wheat binders and cornshuekers. As they never did a useful days work in their lives. tho change will commend itself by It's novelty.
  The honeymoon pair from Athens who spent $4o0 on tips while crossing the ocean and then had only $1oo with which to see this great country could probably speak eloquently on the evils of tipping.
  Mrs. Parker could not be blamed for feeling uneasy with lot of chorus girls invading her happy home and all of them vociferating that the pictures of the judge don't do him justice.
 -.s.- The postmaster of Des Mones. Iowa, has decided to try women as letter car riers. No one can outdo them as rule in carrying the news. The Goodwater Enterprise is a recent edition to the weekly newspapers of Ala bama. B. B. and W. H. Bridges are edi- tors and publishers.
 
 Bishop Potters Boozona Is still getting plenty of free advertising from the com edy papers, and rural visitors will be sure to go there.
  The New York republicans are prepar- Ing to drop from Root to Tim Woodruff. What a fall is there, my countrymen!  The population of the world Is put at 1.567 419,2s3. but this estimate was made before Col. Elexis Romanoff was born.
  Senator Morton Is another Sir Joseph Porter, and his appearance In politics may lead to revival of 'Plnafore." --s-- The little czarevitch is said to have smiled when he was told that his papa had abolished corporal punishment. Charles M. schwab also says he expects to die poor, but he will establish no lib- raries. He proposes to speculate.
  Governor LaFollette and the Colorado miners are both pulling for Judge Par ker, without knowing 1t. -.s.- International law is the law of the strongest. This has been established in Chinese ports.
 Candidate Fairbanks will serve out his senatorial term. Intervening events will not interfere.
 When Count casslni says the Russians will win he gives us a poor article of dope.
 President Francis of the Worlds fair was once a pushing aggressive newsboy.
  Editor Pulitizer's pert paragraphs are ten columns long. Boil 'em down.
 
 Beyond question Port Arthur Is the boomingest town in the far east.
  As a means to a summer vacation our coal miners strike is a success. When editorials extend over two pages l it Is time to call halt.
  Atlantic City may be intending to is- l sue. filtration licenses. --s--- The Japs evidently thinks all is over but the banzaiing.
  Airships, like the plans of men, often gang agley.
 The czarevitch can now order his visit