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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
A MEAN MAN.

From Town Topics.
 By Nav Eddy, I'm glad my wife thinks she believes in Christian Science" Why, has it any good points?'
 Sure. She can't insist now that she's got to go away for her health this sum mer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
lt Would Seem So.

From the Chicago News. What is the umpire for?" asked the girl who was new to the game.
 "Oh, merely to give the losing team chance to start something" explained the young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

From the Southern Aegis.
 Real estate is said to be in demand in Birmingham. The magic city is always in luck when there is any luck about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The trust says that we are porterhouse race and therefore the price of beef goes up. It does the people lot ot good 10 know just why they have to pay high prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

A deer is reported to have run amuck in New Hampshire town and kicked a citizen. It may have been deer but sounds like a mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Ion Perdicaris. residing in Morocco, may be an American technically speak ing, but he cannot well be the simon pure article
 Mrs. Eddy seems to be on the side Of eo-education and should now commit herself on flirting. The Hit Vice Presidential boom has evidently missed the mark It contained one "t" too much.
 --s.--- The new Goelets have made good at Newport. Society agrees that they ride in "cute' cart. The only messages Port Arthur receives from the outside world come from Jap anese warshlps. Gen Joe Wheeler proposes to live to be 100 years old and he may be Vice President yet.
 Wheat King" Harper finds that it is just as easy to fail in iron as it is in wheat.
 The Hague palace of peace-what of it? And what will it be used for if it be built?
 A bartenders' strike in St. Louis would be national calamity-in July at any rate
  The real flying machine will wait until the Jamestown exposition.
  Japan attacks Port Arthur or Kuropat- kin with equal.facility.
  Governor Folk will issue no pardons to convicted boodlers Kansans say the Bag Bag river will be an issue in 1s0S Japan has a white peril and Russia has a yellow peril June weddings seem to have reached their zenith General Stoessel is where he cannot talk at any rata
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The hard coal trust is advancing prices, and Is getting roasted for it, and no coal is expended in the operation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

A Philadelphia doctor claims that he can make radium cheaply, for less than $500 900 a pound. He can call that cheap if he wanta to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Spain is glad she got rid of her colo nies. and the United States is not sure she is glad she got them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

A lamb has not been seen In Wall street this summer, and the appearance of any one carrying a carpet bag creates a sensation there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Every boodler in Missouri is in favor of Joe Folk for President. Anything to get him out of Missouri e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Santos Dumont has arrived with No. T. He will be one of the leading jockies in the St. Louis aerial derby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The Odd Fellows Journal is new weekly paper which is issued at Hunts ville J. w. Roberts, past grand patriarch, is the editor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Dalny has subsided but Port Arthur is still in existence, although cut off from the civilized world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The California professor is fast sup planting the Chicago professor as q grandstand absurdity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Prince Pu Lun is going to Paris where he will be able to enjoy some high life that is really high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

All are now convinced that Joe Can non meant 1t when he said it, and his name will not be presented for the retired list at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Russia is the only country that has a yellow peril on it's hands, and is compelled to listen to its straight shooting guns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

After all spanking is not such a bad remedy for the would-be suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Race suicide will have an inning on the Fourth of July, and President Roose- welt will not attempt to stay its course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Harry Lehr has not made monkey out of himself in quite a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Mrs. Eddy seems to be on the side Of co-education and should now commit herself on flirting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

As usual an Atlanta man saw the Slocum disaster and tells all about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The Hit flyer did not sidetrack the Fairbanks local after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Ion Perdicsris. residing in Morocco may be an American technically speak ing, but he cannot well be the simon pure article
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
Abou. Persons.

Hays Howell of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris.
 R. l. Lawson of Memphis is stopping at the Colonial.
 Charles H. Bowen of Atlanta is at the Morris.
 Frank Russell of Louisville is rerister- ed at the St. Nicholas.
 G. H. Hiilman of Nashville is in the city.
 pr, Eugene A. Smith of University, state geologist. is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The Hit Vice Presidential boom has evidently missed the mark. It contained one ''t' too much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The new Goelets have made good at Newport Society agrees that they ride in a "cute" cart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Frank V. Evans and R. L. o'Neal. IT. Are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of the Age-Heraid In it's CIT nulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The only messages Port Arthur receives from the outside world come from Jap anese warshlps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Gen. Joe Wheeler proposes to live to be 100 years old, and he may be Vice President yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Kansans say the Bag Bag river will be an issue in 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Governor Folk will issue no pardons to convicted boodlers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

No communication will b, puhhsnen without its authors name. Re1ecte" manuscripts will not be returned unieSs stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
ALWAYS IN LUCK.

General stoessel is where he cannot talk at any rate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Japan attacks Port Arthur or Kuropat- kin with equal facility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Japan has a white peril and Russia has a yellow peril
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Wheat King Harper finds that it is just as easy to fail in iron as it is in wheat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The real flying machine will wait until the Jamestown exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

A bartenders' strike in St. Louis would be a national calamity-in July at any rate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The Hague palace of peace-what of it? And what will it be used for if it be built?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

June weddings seem to have reached their zenith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
THr oHlYDAnY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

Washington Bureau Age-Heraid. 142l c Street. N W.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26

along the upper Mississippi, and 10 Sc
cure the attendance of the governors
and the congressman of these states
at the Dubuque convention.
The association has accomplished
much for the commerce of the upper
river. and its efforts should have the
support of the people Of the entire up
per valley. The program of the Du-
buque convention has not been drafted
a. yet. but viii be prepared shortly by
Secretary Boswell. The Dubuque bus
mess men are making arrangements
Tor the entertainment of the conven-
ton i banquet is scheduled as one
of the main features.
The railways have granted rate OF
a fare and a third, on the certificate
plan. and the cities and organizations
along the Mississippi river will he
urged to have representatives at the
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
NORKMEN AT THE EXPOSITION
Society Will Have Three Days to ceIe.
brate at ST. Louis.

On Oct. p, 2S and 20. the Ancient
Order of United Workmen, and the
Degree of Honor, will celebrate at
the worlds fair grounds in St Louis
Oct. - is A. o. L. w day. The ceIe-
bration is in honor of the Seth anniver-
sary of the order and will be of a ma
tiOnal character. The members here
will be interested to read the follow
ing clipped from a st. Louis exchange:
Cash prizes are offered by the ex-
position management for lodges parti-
cipating in the drills, parades, and
exercises.
The parade will take place on the
exposition grounds the first day at
1920 a. M. from the parade entrance.
Drill contests of both the A. o. wv. and
Degree of Honor teams will take place
on the Plaza st. Louis. Also a band
concert for prizes for A. o. L. w
bands making the highest record for
proficiency in music.
These band concerts will take place
on the exposition grounds and will be
judged by musicians designated by the
exposition management. The list of
prizes has been so arranged as to give
the lodges and teams outside of St.
Louis an equal chance with the city
lodges"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM
For Convention of Upper Mississippi
mproVen1ent Association.

The executive committee of the Up
per Mississippi River Improvement as
sociatiOn at its meeting yesterday af-
ternOOn at the Harper house made
plans for the meeting of the associa-
ton in Dubuque next month. The
committee is composed OF Secretary
l.. y. Boswell. of Quincy; eX-Mayor
B. +. Knox, of Rock Island; NJ. J. Nc
Entry and " a Meese. of Moline:
Capt Lon Bryson and George Baker,
of Davenport. and F. J. Pickenbrock,
Of Dubuque.
Committees were appointed TO draft
the reports of the convention at Du-
buqUe. and plans made to make the
convention one of the most successful
ever held by the association. The
executive committee will make an eff
fort TO secure the cooperation of the
governors of the five states bordering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
COLUMBIA CLUB
IN A FINE SHOW
Large Audience Enjoys THE Cor
ner Stone" Last Even.
ing.
LIFE IN A COUNTRY TOWN
Characters All CIeverIy Depicted
Fair to Begin Coming
Week.

The Columbia club, an organization
composed of about twenty-five young
men Of St Mary's Catholic church.
gave fOur-act play entitled The Cor
ner Store" at Columbia hall last eV-
ening. There was an audience of 100
present TO witness the entertainment,
and the efforts of the club members
were heartily applauded. The play
depicts a country comedy. and the
characters represented were of the
sort which may be found in the typical
country village. The cast of charac-
ters was as follows:
Eli Wheeler. who keeps the corner
store ......... Herman Schnell
Bud, his son, ho,ne from the city.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Joseph Valentine
Harvey Barton. Buds cousin. a
drummer ........... Frank WITCH
Jimsy Flanagan, recently landed
and remarkably green. John WITCH
Otto Guckenheimer. Jayville chief of
police .............. Ed A. WITCH
Jasper White, always under suspi-
cion OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Fred Erhart
Dora. Ellis niece and heiress to
100000 .......... Pauline thinner
JCi uSllC JCillt <AlN an ALL DOSSSSs al
orphan ............ Bertha Frick
Aunt Hannah, Ellis wife. ....
Observation-Disclosures. Mary Van Hoe
Act 1.-The Corner Store.
Act IL-Eli's Home, over corner
store
Act III. and IV.-Same as act 2.
Specialties between acts: MY Cru
cifiX,'' Herman Schnell; 20, Jugend
vie bist du SO shoen," Margaret Reese;
Always in the Way" Maureen Englin.
The music was by Schieberls orches-
ira.
Annual Fair Opens Next Week.
The Columbia club has appeared in
a number of amateur theatricals and
has gained a wide reputation along
this line. The club members have vol
unteered to provide the entertainment
each night during the fair which opens
Nov. II at the Columbia hall and con-
tinues for eight days. The various
productions by the club will form the
main feature during the fair
The individual parts were well pre-
scented last evening, and it would be
hard to say that one excelled the 9TH
err The solos which were rendered
between the acts of the play were
warmly received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
TO BE GAY WINTER
FOR ODD FELLOWS
Monthly Entertainments TO be
Presented by Rock ISL
ard Lodge.
FIRST ONE is NOV. IA
It Will Be of the Minstrel Variety
With Twenty-Five People
Taking Part.

Rock Island lodge No. IS, Independ
ent Order Of Odd Fellows. is not TO be
outdOne by the other fraternal socie
ties Of the city in providing entertain
ment for its members and friends dur
ing the winter.
Last year the lodge had a stage built
in its hall on Second avenue. procured
scenery, spotlight and other theatre
accessories. using them for perform
ance in which number of the mem
hers and others participated, and II
vas such a success that it was decided
that entertainments of this character
could be presented with more frequen-
y with profit to the lodge and pleasure
- the members and the public gen
orally.
One 10 lie Given Each Month.
Following out this idea. j series OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26

five entertainments has been arrang
ed for. the first TO take place Nov. Il.
The four others will be presented
monthly. the series ending in March.
The opening performance is 20 be of
the minstrel variety. Rehearsals are
now progressing, 25 people having
been engaged. They have been drawn
from the best talent OF the tri-cities.
and it is promised that one of the
smartest amateur performances of the
year will be furnished by them. The
stage program will begin at and fin
ish at 10. after which there will be
dancing. Tickets for the series are
being sold for 81 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
ANOTHER LINE Is COMING
Southwestern Interurban Road to Be
Headed This Way.

Engineer A. NJ. Shaw, of Dixon, who
has been engaged in the work of build
ing he new electric road for the
Northern Illinois Electric railway com
pany between Dixon and Amboy. has
organized a surveying party to work
rear Geneseo for the Dixon, Rock
Falls & Southwestern Electric railway
company. 1t is said to be the purpose
OF the surveyors to change the route
and right of way somewhat between
Rock Falls and Geneseo, near the Gen
eseo end, and also to make a survey
for the company over a proposed right
of way between Geneseo and Rock ISL
and. Inquiry among those interested
in the Dixon. Rock Falls & South
western road. fails TO disclose any
thing in regard to the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
Good Wearing Shoes.

Good Wearing Shoes.
In selecting our shoes. we chose
only those brands which were
known to give the best wear; there
fore. We do not hesitate to guaran-
tee them. We paid particular at
.tention to our line of Children's
Shoes. and have a stock of which
each pair is made from good.
strong leather. we'll sewed and well
finished. We are sure that once
you try our shoes you will not be
satisfied with others.
Boys Shces.-Satin calf. lace style.
built to stand hard wear: no rip
ping up the backs. as the seams are
reinforced: most all sizes and
widths. $3.50 90
Misses Shoes.-Our Misses Shoes
are stylish and comfortable: they
have solid sole leather counters
and the uppers are made from
good. strong leather. yet very soft
and pliable; sizes 11l2 TO >, at 81.
$3.50 nO
Ladies Shoes.-Firm vici kid stock.
we'll made. finely finished: other
stores ask $3.50 for 0E
these; our price only .k.SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
OFFICERS ARE REELECTED
Directors of Young Mems Associ ation
Hold Their First Meeting.

The new board of directors of the
Young Mems Christian association, ~
its first meeting last evening reflect j
the old officers. as follows:
President-H. +. Hayden.
Vice president-Fred Titterington.
Treasurer-H. X. Walker.
Recording secretary-G. c. Blakos-
lee.
The expenses of the coming year
were Appropriated at $4,713. OF this
sum it is expected to raise $1,550
among the business men. The re-
mainder will be realized from rentals,
dues, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
Good for Children,

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief in all cases of cough. Group and
lagrippe because it does not pass i'm.
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
II draws out the inflammation, heats
and soOthes and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs TO contribute pure
life-giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen
to the blood and tissues. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26

of those replying. ~ ascribed the great
increase. tie combinations of capital
and evils incident thereto. After at
tempting to explain the increases i'll
cost which must be paid continually
by the man of fixed income and by
the man of limited wages, this report
philosophers and attempts to palliate
the condition in the following lam
guage:
The rich man has always found
fault with the high taxes. but eyentu-
ally pays them. Higher prices are the
poor mans taxes. Like the rich man
he can find fault with existing condi-
tons and the law makers whom he
holds responsible for them. but like the
rich man, in the end he must pay.
Scarcity will raise some prices, COM
binations will advance others; over
production, or undeT-Consumption,
which is the same thing. will bring
down prices ON many articles. In
dustrial attrition will finally regulate
the wage question. and then prices.
wages. and the cost of production will
reach normal standard once more
and this normal standard will give "A
just return 10 All VINO make, sell, ais
tribute. or use the manifold products
of industry"
Men Out of Work.
Gov. John l.. Bates. the republican
chief executive of this state. realizing
the tide of Indignation which is sweep
ing over the state made a speech a few
days ago in which he sought to prove
that Massachusetts was enjoying ire
mendOus prosperity. The next day il
was disclosed that there was a larger
number of men out of work in Boston
than had been the case for u months
previous.
The 10000 names, thousands of them
republicans. which were signed 10
Henry NJ. Whitney's demand for reel
prOcity with Canada. tells the story of
the feeling in Massachusetts. The peo-
pie are determined that the fairfield
trusts shall no longer control the situa-
ton. The people demand tariff reform.
They repudiate the stand pat" creed.
If troubled with a weak digestion
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will do you good For
sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26

If troubled with a weak digestion
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will do you good. For
sale by all leading druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-23
SwannanOa Country Club.

Especial to News and Observer
Kenilworth Inn, Biltmore, n. c.,
Oct. 22.-Kenilworth seems to be
mecca for brides and grooms just
now. The autumn has brought q
number of bridal couples from both
North and South. The weather has
been ideal and outing parties have
been all the go. A charming feature
of the weeks functions have been the
afternoon teas at the Salamanca
Country Club. The favorite forms of
out-of-door amusement have been
horse back, and riding and driving
parties.
A coaching party to Biltmore was
rendered to Governor Chamberlain of
Connecticut. and party on Monday.
Governor Chamberlain expressed him.
self as being delighted with his stay
here and declared that there was no
prettier spot in all the world. The Gov
errors 7arty travelled in three special
trains and numbered AS persons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-23
Why Appendicitis?

Why is appendicitis SO common to-
day?
Because we have got into the per-
nicious habit of eating too fast
DR.. Curtis the great authority on
this disease, says: appendicitis often
follows the eating of very hasty, OF.
particularly large or indigestibIe
neal
After carelessly following d foolish
custom, you can ensure your safety
by taking Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
1t is an accepted, scientific truth
which admits of no dispute that if
you will only keep your digestive APP
paratus in good order. you will never
suffer from this dread disease. Which.
at best, means weakening operation.
with long weeks wasted in bed. ana
big doctors and surgeons bills to paw
as souvenirs.
Keep your appendix in health by
the proper use of Stuart'S Dyspepsia
Tablets. whenever you have laid your
self open to danger by overeauing, and
upon the least sign of stomach or
intestinal trouble for otherwise, at any
time this dangerous disease may lay
you low.
The curative influence of this great
medicine is quickly shown in the gem
tie, soothing effect it has on all in
tanned conditions of any part of the
digestive tract.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets tone ali
these parts up to proper condition
or perfect health, and regulate their
functions INTO a proper working state.
They also make away with all the
causes of irritation, Inflammation Or
indigestion, by helping to dissolve d.
gest and assimilate, or put to prope.
use, all the food which is lying around
in odd corners of your digestive APP
paratus, fermenting, rotting and curd-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-23

ling, like so much garbage in a dirty
sink.
In these natural and perfectly sim
pie ways, Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
restore all sufferers, from any form or
dyspepsia trouble, to health.
They are safe and reliable They
never fail to relieve and cure, quickly
and permanently.
Use them, and you need never worry
about your appendix vermiformix
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-23
Mr.. DOOLEY
ON THE WAR
..r,. j. +. t,r-ibJe war" said Mr.. Hennes:y.
| ON THE WAR
(BY FINLEY.PETER DUNNE)
Copyright, 1904 by Mcclure. Phillips & Coz

This a tur-iDle said Mr. H Hen y
more @ which is carried on
wars stealth money from ehdher or our own late
1os war which gtin
lars or a Philippians But this is ae It's
gloryous tn dtor London newspaper thin tn
SPECTACLE dauntas Japnese huin thin
svs their lives that England
activity tn banks Nv tn Loyans ought
1T mine said Mr. Hennessy - 49,
War is fine thing Or perhaps I m
tn Car Roohya an here's
tn mpror Japan They have diff renee Nv 0s0n m sn
be hivns I'll reree tn fight make tn offer
blow I'll vrythins down to tn photygrats
But what happens couple
Instead of ayn their pipe hats on tn table an Sn
an invite rybody tn house to go out an do their
thin They the roof an encourage tn scrap GO
m me brave fellows ia almost something
wurruk an his
jngn in his pocket He sets at tn head v tn table
carvn tn candle he has distributed tn portions among tn
calls him hravel eight thousand vsts ve een
describn mile Roohyan railroad an fight
AM Gar oil hrm
Gawd an me country ia like to sure that nor partner had been
he nver
what it's all about In Japan
Japan.
tn couthry harness themselves up an haul the wagons All We have say
Git tn little
that Gal odzoo plans wurrukn favb That ought to hake him
wuddnt let fight
Boru had with neighbo ordhered tn
wint pounded thin till heads That's
Mfkado
a
together night befure
tn Proosfyan
issued wurruld
iv
winteth
Miher ohchd
bad
was EN- o
mington. Iinyet
Imp
If like tn they'd
a
binilf ne odhera
a m Czarv
whtn
"ud De battle War wud
They'll niver always been
Mr. Dooley
But wuddon' ow fresde
II don't need to- said Mr.
side will make it too hot fr annywan