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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
HOW THE SENATOR'S TAKE THEIR LUNCH Senator Jones Gets Along Nice
 y on Ten Gents AN INTERESTING FIGURE Although Immensely Wealthy He Is Very Democratic in His Ideas.
 "Joe" Cunningham Likes
 Big Oranges.
 
AN INTERESTING FIGURE
BY w. T. MANNING.

Washington, July 2.-Did you ever lunch senator-a real, live senator, with em- phasis on the live? It's great honor to a common mortal, and one might suppose such an honor would entail considerable cost This depends, however, on your senator If you should entreat Lodge to a luncheon, it would make considerable hole in a three dollar bill. There used to be three dollar bills issued by state banks. I had one, once, but l gave 1t away to a collector. Those old three dol lar bills are worth about six or ten now If you should treat Beveridge of Indiana to a noon-bite, the viands and beverages would cost you about $5.30, the thirty cents being for the waiter; although, if he knew you were tfeating a senator, he would expect at least 50 cent tip. If you lunched Walcott. you would get off easy at ten. But I lunched Jones of Nevada the other day and 1t only cost me ten cents This distinguished man simply surrounded one slab of huckleberry p;e and glass of milk. He Is a wonderfully well-preserved man, and from the bright ness of his eye and the youthful ring to his voice one would never suspect that he was 75.
 Though immensely rich, m spite Of the fall of silver, Senator Jones Is very plain in his attire and very democratic In his ways. He carries cane with a broad rubber tip and large head, made of studded silver. had q long talk with him on the money question. He expects enormous discoveries of gold, and, as result the reconciliation of that metal by the banking interests which rule our modern world. Jones was born in Wales and brought to this country when babe in arms. AS he humorously put it in a speech at the Bimetallic dinner in Lon don, When I was year and half, I moved my family to America" No stauncher American ever lived than this champion of silver. His remarks on money and politics I will reserve for an- other letter Now I merely wish to note the impressive simplicity of the man as a public character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
About the Convention.

Speaking of the convention-indeed they speak of little else just now-some of the safely returned or escaped from the Chi cago trial make amusing comments on it. One man referred to it the other night as an ice trust picnic to celebrate the discovery of the north pole, and he add ed: When they called Rev. MT Frost of Alaska to offer prayer, more than grins of appreciation at the humor of that se- lection were in evidence In my neighbor- hood.' I had a talk with a very dis tinguished senator from a western state whom, of course I dSre not name. You can't beat him in my state,' said he every broncho-buster, every tough, every bad man from the source of Bitter creek no matter what his former party af- f1liations, is going to vote and whoop it off for our ranchman ruler. But I shouldn't be surprised, however, to see Roosevelt, if elected, with a democratic house on his hands. My how the fur and feathers would be flying then! It would be a monkey and parrot time of government.' This same senator, by the bye is believed, like Homer Hector and Ris Roosevelt, to be something of a hip- podamoios himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
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 Faculty of r professors, ? assistant professors, and 15 instructors and assist ants.
 Seven degree courses are offered: D Chemistry and Agriculture, @ Civil En- gineering, (3) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, (D Mining Engineering, (5) Pharmacy, (6) Chemistry and Metallurgy. CD Latin-Modern Language Course.
 There are IA well equipped laboratories. in which students work regularly.
 Healthful military exercises.
 Tuition free to residents of Alabama; i; $20 per year to non-residents
 Students board with families in Au- burn, at $9.5O to s15 per month.
 Session begins Wednesday, September 7th For catalogue address
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of his great bulk he moves with grace and alertness. l have known Joe for many years and he looks as Juvenile as he did in the early nineties. When I nrst met him, mistook him for Capt. Harry Fielding or the English army They were doubles In everything, looks, voice, man. ner and social talents.
 Cunningham, without ostentation Ike Col. Tom offlitree and many old raeon- teurs naVeK known, is one of the easiest story tellers5 In the world-and a msa of original wiT besides. Ills defence of his town of f4tterson at the time of the dreadful Jennie Bossiter case, when the condemnatWy gaze of the country was fixed on tfSt community, IS one of the most unique things on record But more amusing ththn anything Joe says, is what Joe Is. often as have seen him at con vivial gatherings of which he is the soul, I never saH him touched with wine Perhaps one of the things that keeps him sober E his habit of eating oranges and to see Joe strolling down Pennsylva- nia avenueA Tor meandering about the hotel Hobbies consuming an orange is a sight never to be forgotten. He generally chooses an orange corresponding artis- tically with his bulk-the very biggest he
 
 million symbol of the globe as If it were an apple. If it has seeds, never mind! Joe scoffs at appedicitis. gastritis. perito- nitis. neuritis or any other ailment Some times, while munching one huge orange In his left hand, he has It's twin In his right, fondly rolling it about. I have some times seen the oragne gleaming a block ahead and said: Here comes Joel" Thousands of dollars flow through this mans hands. but very little sticks there. If he has a hundred, almost any friend could extract eighty. l have seen him force money on a comparative stranger. Senator lone and many ether distinguish ed men think the world of him. I never heard but one man abuse him and two days after that saw the man hand him out money without a murmur.
 What's his charm? Hypuo,ism? No, in this world of unenlightened selfishness, think it's purely good fellowship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Cochran In Quest of a Wife.

From the New York Press.
 Among the Meadowbrook set it is said Bourke Cochran will not remain much longer a widower. He inherited so much money from his wife that he Is in posi- ton to offer himself to any of the women of the fashionable set in which he moves. His estate at Sands Point, l.. l., was rent ed recently by Mrs. Benjamin Guinness, but since her departure for England MT. Cochran has been living like a country gentleman down there. At present his name is coupled with that of Mrs Adolf Ladenburg the handsome widow of the banker, but then. the gossips find a new suitor for Mrs. Ladenburg every few months. However MT. Coclrans liking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Agricultural Surprises.

The department of agriculture is in re- ceipt of some interesting information. One Missouri farmer, David Rankin of TarlSio, grows more corn on his farm than is raised in the states of Nevada, Wyo- ming, Montana, Idaho. Arizona. Washing ton Utah, Oregon and Rhode Island com bined What is more to the point Mir.
 Rankin sells none of his corn. He feeds all of 1t to his own cattle, and almost every year has to buy good deal besides from his neighbors. But this, extraordi- nary and thought-compelling ract-think of the grief in Kentucky at the idea of so much good corn misapplied.--is not quite equal to the news received at the Smithsonian institute authenticated by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Has Short Figure.

Senator Jones is of rather short figure and forms contrast to one of his chief admirers, cronies and favorites, Joe Cum ningham, who is giant. A giant of good nature, too, is Joe, known for his social qualities in all the big eastern cities and some of the western. He Is a.frequent figure in Washington, though his home is in Jersey and his usual comping and stamping ground is New York. Cunning ham is six feet two, bulky in proportion,
 with curly gray hair, big. young blue eyes and long flowing side whiskers. In spite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03

for her Is not concealed and at the C;ravesend race track he Is her shadow. Mr Cochran, with his gray hair healthy color and fine physique, Is one of the most distinguished looking men on Long Island A few months ago we heard that MT. Coclran's devotion to Miss May Van Alen, but her father shed at the sug- gestion of a match. Miss Van Alen was with her sister Mrs Robert J. Collier. in Eatontown, Pa. and MT. Cochran was al guest there She found the clever man of the world congenial but soon she went abroad and the rumor has died out. MT. Cochran has no children. He Is bosom friend of Peter F. Collier
 The Age-Herald Engraving Depart. ment makes coodfcuts.
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affidavts, of the miraculous happening in Kansas Near Fort Scott, after an unusally heavy thunderstorm, frogs and fishes rained from the sky. One market place was literally covered and thousands of small fish were taken from pools near by made by the rain. Waterspouts at sea are said some times to have carried thousands of fish inland and dumped them on amazed rusties. but this, l believe, Is the second case of the thing happening far on land from q storm. Years ago in Middle Texas a similar phenomenon was reported, but I think not verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE

 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03

Tate Spring water is the best medical water in America. Shipped anywhere arv time. h-2-su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
WARD SEMINARY FOR sS1y.5g|IEs. y3gHr lrno1gs' rSnB

10th year. Faculty 30. Seminary and spe- cial Courses. College preparation. Board ing pupils limited to 140 An ideal Chris tian home. Complete appointments. For catalogue, address J. D. BLANTON. IL. D., President. june 7St
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Big Show Coming.

Gollmar Bros Big Railroad Show
is in this city today, and the city has
presented an unusually lively appear
ance. Large crowds gathered along
the streets to witness the big street
parade at ten o'clock this forenoon,
and none we're disappointed. The
performance this afternoon was first
class, and was greeted by a crowd
which taxed the seating capacity to
the ringside. Every part of the pro-
gram was excellent, and many new
and wonderful feats were introduced
which won applause from the audi
ence. The big menagerie was just as
advertised by the Gollmar Bros and
the numerous specimens of wild
animals attracted much attention, in
Guiding the blood exuding hippo
potamus. Tonight they give another
performance, and, without doubt will
again fill their big tent. Its a big
show and good show and we'll deserv-
es the liberal patronage accorded it.
Vindicator, Rhinelander, Wis.
Will exhibit at Lancaster Ang. 9th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Surprising.

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish relishes few
things more than puncturing the pre-
tensions of a flirtatious fop. A we'll
known Manhattan beau, who pleads
guilty to 60, was discussing his physi-
cal condition within earshot of the
lady.
Feeling pretty well myself. Did
think my wind bit bad, but doctor
says my arteries are as soft as a
babes and my heart works like
well-bHilt pump. Pretty good for an
old 'un of so, hey?'
quite surprising, indeed" inter-
posed Mrs. Fish in her cynical way.
How so, how surprising?" he asked
suspiciously.
Surprising that your heart should
work at all after you've thrown it at
the feet Of every good-looking woman
in New York. New York Mail and
Express.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Homeseekers Excursion Rates From
Spechts Ferry, la.

Homeseekers excursion tickets on sale
June 21st, Aug. End, and 10Th, Sept.
9Th, and Goth, to points in northwest
ern Iowa; Southern Minnesota; and all
points in North and South Dakota on
G. M. & st. P. R'y except McCook and
Jefferson. Rate one regular fare plus
$500 for the round trip. Tickets good
twenty-one days from date of sale.
.
Tourist rates to Clear Lake, Iowa.
From June 10th, to Sept. Both, 1904.
Excursion sale Spechts Ferry to Clear
Lake, Iowa. 1878 for the round trip.
Tickets good thirty days from date of
sale.
Passengers desiring to cross river
can obtain good skiffs at the Potosi
Landing boat house, rates reasonable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
EDITORIAL CHAT.
Interesting Notes From Our Special
Political Correspondent.

Politically speaking it is an
nounced that there is to be fight
all along the line, whatever that
may mean. The line of sure enough
Republican states is a very long
one, and includes almost everything
except the so-called solid South. !"
Those who put Connecticut, Illli-
nois, and Wisconsin among the
disputed states, reckon without
their host. Already the Hearst
newspapers are making fierce wal
upon August Belmont, and Bourke
Cochran, as well as other prominent
New York Democratic politicians,
and if this sort of thing continues,
there will be little danger of New
York state going Dem ocratic.
If there are any people who
complain of hard times, they should
reflect for a moment that much
money is being spent for luxuries
which many well-meaning folks
think could be dispensed with. Take
the little state of Connecticut as a
fair sample, with a population of
less than one million of inhabitants.
It has long had the name of being
the land of steady habits, yet the
collector of internal revenue taxes,
for the year ending June 80, 1904,
publishes a statement showing that
he collected for beer 1907, 317, for
distilled spirits, $161, 070 for cigars,
$191, O34, a total of ST., 259, 421 paid
for taxes alone on these three
articles. How much beer, 'alcoholo
food" and cigars was consumed is
beyond estimating. It is not the
fault of any form of government
that such a state of things exists.
When the Individual lives as WISE
ly and temperately as he should,
then the times will rapidly improve.
Two of the Democratic orators
who have agreed to make speeches
in the doubtful states" are Senator
Iillman and Representatives John
Sharp Williams. After the people
have heard these brilliant and
caustic gentlemen the states will no
longer be doubtful--they will be-
come solidly Republican. What
Judge Parker gained by closing his
mouth his party will lose when
these gentlemen open their mouths.
The labor question IN It's various
phases is still very prominent, and
a disturbing factor in many parts
of the country. In Milwaukee
Judge Ludwig has decided that
contracts made by incorporated
labor unions with manufacturers,
prohibiting the employment Of non
union workingmen, are void. In
Connecticut Mr.. Justice Hatch has
decided that state law requiring
kiourneymen horseshoers to be
registered is unconstitutional. The
rage for laws to control and hedge
in labor will in time spend itself.
The less the state NEEDLES with
honest occupations the better for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Would Have Created Sensation.

A Scotch schoolmaster in Banffshire
years ago had strong views on the
subject of dress. In day when crino-
line was the rage a girl came to
school with very extensive one,
which much exceeded the space be-
tween the desk and the form on which
she had to sit. The teacher seeing
this said to her, Gang ava home and
TAX off thae girds (hoops) and come
back to the school as God made ye."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Wives at Half Fares.

Swedish restaurant keepers Of the
old-fashioned sort charge less for q
woman's meal than for a mans, on
the theory that she is physically un-
able to eat so much. A husband and
wife travelling together only pay at
many hotels as one person and half;
and, in like manner, a wife in her
husbands company may travel with
a half ticket by train.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
81 Never Knew Painkiller to Fail

81 Never Knew Painkiller to Fail
Before, what can the matter be-
Where is the bottle? There,
thought SO; it is not Perry Davis
Painkiller at all, but something the
druggist must have made himself
and did not notice it; l have used
Painkiller for years for diarrhoea,
cramps, and stomach aches and il
never failed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30

The removal OF Tintoretto's huge
painting Of 1.-THE Last Judgment in
the Doge's palace at Venice, revealed
no fewer than fifty cracks in the wall
They were promptly filed with ce-
ment and mortar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30


The first man to fall a victim to
the unhealthy climate of Panama
has been a member of the Canal
Zone Police force. He died from
yellow fever. This is a serious
matter, and causes considerable
uneasiness. But the government
will do everything in its power to
stamp out the fever, and will doubt
less succeed as it has in Cuba.
Since it has been decided in a
Connecticut court that a business
mems association may legally
blacklist any person who owes a
bill and for any reason refuses to
pay it, the doctors of a New Jersey
town have decided to go into the
blacklist business. They have
formed a trust, and will no longer
call upon sick people who fail to
pay their bills. The black-listed
people are to be turned over to the
young graduates. This is positive
ly cruel, as well as funny. Possibly
the young graduate" may build
up quite a practice among poor
people. Self protection is given as the
reason why merchants and doctors
combine to form trust.
| Republican campaign literature
is being sent all over the land. Since
the first Of January the American
Protective Tariff League has dis
tributed one million copies Of such
pamphlets as: "Why first voters
should be Protectionists;" Prosper
T ty is the ISSUE" Protection is
Panic Proof" American Tariffs
from Plymouth Rock to Mckinley
and Dingley," and many other
similar works.
Whether it is best for the public
to be dependent upon few large
concerns for its supplies of the
necessities of life is question which
is beginning to attract serious at
tention. The present highly or
ganized condition Of important in
dustries, as meat packing, food can
ming, coal mining, etc., may be the
outcome of American genius and
concentration Of capital, and so
long as the machine runs smoothly,
there may not be much reason for
compla int. But the present strike
of the butchers and the consequent
stoppage of supplies, calls attention
to the fact that there should be
local supplies at hand for the public
Cattle may be raised in every state
in the Union; with little extra
industry every owner of plot of
ground might raise his own vegetab-
les; possibly the extreme of combines
and trusts has been reached, and
| hereafter the individual will become
more independent.
The venerable Senator German
has come to the conclusion that run
ming the coming Democratic cam
paign is too much Of job for him.
He is willing to be active, but he
doesn't want to be too active. He
is willing to assume some response
bility, but he doubts if his shoulders
are broad enough to take it all. He
doesn't consider himself as very
aged, even if his hair is white, but
he has concluded that younger
man, somebody like Mr., Cortelyou,
if he can be found, will fill the bill.
The Senator is growing wiser and
more conservative as his years
increase. He recognizes a. big job
when he sees it.
It is amusing to note that the old
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Like Daisies Before the ,Scythe,

Like DAISIES Before the lScythe,
Baby lives are destroyed in summer
by cholera infantlm. The attack
of the disease is sudden, its progress
is sometimes terribly rapid. Mothers
who have given their children
Perry Davis Painkiller can tell
how this treatment has checked
the diarrhoea and vomiting, and
put the little patient out of danger.
25 and so cts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
THE HERALD'S P0T0S| PACE.

trick of taking the horse to water
and trying to make him drink, is
still resorted to, now and then. A
Jim crow street car law has become
valid in Richmond, ", but the
colored people persistently refuse
to ride in the cars set apart for
their use. They prefer to walk.
The result is a falling off in re-
ceipts, much to the disgust of the
stockholders. How to enforce the
law, make the colored people ride,
and keep up the receipts, .is per-
picking question.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30

Why do you use soap? You use
it because it assists in removing the
dirt. Why not use Galvanic Soap,
the best soap that was ever made?
Easiest on the clothes; easiest on
the woman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Mrs. Beecher's Birthplace.

Mrs. Beecher's Birthplace
Many people are not aware that
Henry Ward Beecher first met, and
was afterward married 20, the girl
who was his lifelong companion, in a
Sutton, Mass, farmhouse The Bull
lard homestead, at the west end of
the town, was the birthplace of Mrs.
Beecher and the house in which she
was married. The house was built in
1857, and has been in the Billiard
family since 1865. Mrs. Beecher was
Miss Eunice w. Billiard. daughter of
Dr. Amasa Billiard She was born in
this house Aug. 26, 1912, and was mar
ried to the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
IN the same house, Aug. 8, 1887.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
Stately Edifice at Tennyson.

as it may be called. It is largely
due to the untiring efforts of their
worthy pastor, the Rev. Father
Pape, that the improved conditions
have been brought about.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Geo. Morris and wife OF Des
Moines are here on visit with his
brother Frank. Mrs. Morris is per-
fectly delighted with the scenery in
and around Potosi and believes it to
be the most beautiful place she has
yet seen.
Geo. Smiths new residence on
North Main street is well under way
and when completed will be very
imposing structure, adding greatly
to the appearance of that part OF
the village. John Herbert is doing
extensive work in grading and other
wise improving his lot directly OPP
posite Mr.. Smiths, preparatory to
erecting modern residence.
Mrs. Hall and daughter Alice OF
Viroqua are the guests of the for
mers sister, Mrs. j. III. CoOns.
The Herald editor, accompanied
by Ernest Brooks, formerly editor
of the Bloomington Record, was in
Potosi Wednesday and We scribe
acknowledges a pleasant call. II
was the latter's initial view of oul
village.
Our newly acquired citizen, JOS
Walker. leaves Saturday on an eX.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30

Small waists are no longer in
style. It's the round plump waists
that come by taking HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea that's all the
go. 35 cents. Tea or tablet form.
j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30

Beware of limitations. When you
ask for Galvanic Soap see that you
do not get a substitute. Galvanic
cannot be equaled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-30

It is amusing to note that the old