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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08
ALABAMA PRESS
Ward Is Sweeping Clean

From the Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette
Birminghams new mayor is sweeping
clean sure enough. He is now after cut
ting out all riding on railroad passes
by city Officials.
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EFFICACY OF PRAYER,

From the Topeka Journal.
1t looks as/though the Philadelphia
people made a big mistake in not in
Guiding the aldermen when they were
praying for Mayor Weaver
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Kept on Fighting.

From the Mobile Item.
Togo tells the Emperor that it was
through the later's virtue that the bat
tie was Won. And the queer part about
it is that the little japanese kept on
fighting like sixty"
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General AGENT Rogers Arrives.

S. L. Rodgers, general agent of the
Evansville route with headquarters at
Nashville, was in Birmingham yesterday
in the interest of the Evansville and
Terar Haute and the Chicago and Eas-
tern Illinois railway. Mr.. Rogers will be
here for several DAYS
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oYAMA's BATTLE HABITS.

From the Mexican Herald
Marshal Oyama drinks beer and smokes
while directing a battle. Here is some
thing for the anti-tobacco reformers and
the teetotalers to explain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

The state machine in Pennsylvania
Is fully as bad as the city machine in
Philadelphia, and both are billed to go
together.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Mayor Weaver has become SO radi-
cal and revolutionary that he is de-
handing an unstuffed election in Phil
adelphia. This is positively anarchis-
tic
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08
A Taking Day.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
The watermelons took the town last
Saturday. the people took the melons
and the dealers took the money. It
was a taking day.
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1t looks like downright cruelty to
make a Grand Rapids bribe-taker pay
fine of $4,000. 1t cuts down the
wages of his dishonesty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

The Trail at the Portland fair be.
gins to become famous. The Trail is
but the Pike, as the Pike was but a
repetition of the Midway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

A Richmond pastor has induced the
women members Of his congregation
to leave their hatas at home. The
plan will work all right until next
April. Then there will be trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

The opening of the subway in New
York has operated to increase travel
to the extent of 114,0O0 people day.
So the figures of traffic say.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Togo is almost old enough to be
chloroformed, but DR.. Osler should not
send Russian to do the act
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Nebogatoff Is wise in wishing to re-
main in Japan. There is hot time
waiting for him at home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

The Montgomery Journal speaks of
touching incident" 1t was not the
kind that is making Birmingham s
suburbs unpopular.
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A lion, escaped from some circus, is
believed to be at large near Gadsden.
He is probably a mountain lion from
Colorado and has not stopped running
vet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

The japanese always keep their
powder dry while they talk about
their ancestors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Hypnotism is recommended as a
cure for drunkenness. It's a poor
science to combat thirst with.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

A zemslzy sober is the only known
remedy for the ills that afflict Russia.
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Japan offers peace for sale, but the
price is high and going higher.
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Rose Pastor belongs to union, but
her union with young Stokes will be
different affair.
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Secretary Shaw is touring the south,
keeping one eye no doubt on the negro
delegates of 1908.
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Mr.. Bonaparte knows a few moro
things about a ship than Paul Morton
did at the outset of his public career.
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The yellow fever germ is trying at
present to prevent the digging of the
Panama canal
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Champagne and bareback are the
chief articles on the Hardin menu at
present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Japan should not consider Russia a
type of all the Caucasian nations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Pennsylvania is trying to get a new
machine made up of the people with
no go-betweens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

The Ohio democrats begin to think
they have a fighting chance this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-08

Carrie Nation is now a citizen of
Oklahoma, but Kansas is not wholly
beyond solace.
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Thebes and Cairo are bridge towers,
and they are not in Old Egypt.
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FOND DELUsIoNS.

There was youth who dreamed he would
Do something great and grand;
He thought his name would show in prin
All over this fair land.
His neighbors slapped him on the back.
Then told him to go out
And show the people that he was
Above the common rout.
He went away one morning bright
To seek a distant town,
The very place he'd chosen for
A spot to win renown.
The years have passed, the youth
grown
He yields to dreams no more,
But thinks himself quite fortunate
To own a grocery store
PAUL COOK
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The grand dukes are said to be try
ing to climb into the zemsky sober
band wagon.
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COMMENTS ON MEN AND
MATTERS OF THE WORLD

considers it a difficult task to municipal
lie chicago's street railways. He certain
" hit the nail on the head when he stated
that politics should not be permitted to
interfere with their operation. The Amer
lean atmosphere is full of politics 1t il
the chief bar to municipal ownership.
The University of Mississippi, while nee
exactly chesty' about 1t, declines to be
helped by Andrew Carnegie The iron
master wanted to give $4,000 to the uni
yersity on condition that an equal amount
be raised by the state for building and
equipping library. Isn't it remarkable
that man of wealth meets obstacles
when he tries to give away his money?
He should try individuals instead of COM
munities Of individuals. He would not
find many people to refuse a nonation.
The adopted son of the late William
Ziegler is to have an income of S,00OOO
year when he gets to De Il years old.
The boy is now only IA years old, so
he will have plenty of time to learn the
art of spending
The simple life has its compensations, Just
as the high life has its Joys, but there
Is nothing like a change. The mac who
lives in the country can get the tonlcitv
he seeks by coming TO town, While TIE
Jaded city dweller finds lural pleasures
soothing. Not all OF us can tre. to tie
mountain or the seashore but few there
are who have not the 5.lce Of trolley
ride. This is a cheap way to acquire
ozone and is popular among the "peepul.'
Cats and dogs wishing to settie the
question of superiority are advised that
they can fight in Bessemer without legal
interference.
Wounded Rojestvensky Is reported to
be doing we'll" He is doing better as
patient than he did as a f.ehter.
Ours are under the ban and great in
dignation is expressed in towns where
they predominant. Whether a cur is q
victim of circumstances or inherent Iazi-
ness is a question, but he Is given few
opportunities to rise in the world. About
the only attention he ever gets is of an
Objectionable character, when small boy
affixes tin can to his tail or fat po-
liceman shoots at him for luck In winter
the homeless dog question Is not onerous.
but when the weather begins to get warm
and the annual hydrophobia panic is re-
newed, straightway the public begins to
speak harshly of the wandering canine
and plans means for his abatement. One
hates to abuse a dog when he is down,
but the trouble is that the cur stays
down. There is a remarkable difference
between dogs and cats. You may take
mongrel dog from the street, feed him,
cleanse him and subject him to the most
refining influences, but he will always
be cur. On the other hand, it is an easy
matter to reform a dissipated cat and
convert him into genteel member of the
household
FOND DELUSIONS.
There was a youth who dreamed he would
Do something great and grand;
He thought his name would show in prin
All over this fair land.
His neighbors slapped him on the back.
Then told him to go out
And show the people that he was
Above the common rout
He went away one morning bright
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Trepoff is right in line for a bomb
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Enetered at the Birmingham, Ala, post
office as seoond-elass matter under act
of Congress, March 3, 1873.
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The adopted son of the late William
ziegler is to have an income of $L0OO,OOO
a year when he gets to De Il years old.
The boy is now only IA years old, so
he will have plenty of time to learn the
art of spending.
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L. H. Russ and W. f. Jordan are the
only authorized travelling representatives
of The Age-Herald In Its circulation de-
partment
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James Dalrymple, the Glasgow expert
who has come over to America to inspect
Chicagos street railways and give his
opinion on municipal ownership of such
properties, has chagrinned Mayor Dunno
not a little by the discouraging view he
takes of the situation. II is NOT surpris-
ing to many people that Mr.. Dalrymple
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Cats and dogs Wishing to setti4 the
question of superiority are advised that
they can fight in Bessener without lagal
interference.
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No communication will be published
without its authors name. Rejected
manuscripts will not be returned unless
stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION.
Organization Perfected and Of
hcers Chosen for the Year.


The Master Builders of the city met
yesterday afternoon and perfected per-
Iranent organization. officers for the
year were chosen. The purpose Of this
organization: Mutual benefits and protec-
ton. The officers are: President. J. T.
Wilson; Vioe-President, w. A. Chester
man; Secretary, c. W. Montgomery;
Treasurer. s. II. Perrin ;. A list of those
no have Joined the association follows:
j. T. Wilson, w. A. Chesterman, G.
W. Parsons. B. +. Cosby, 6. ]. Hunt,
John Dunn, L. c. jenkins. W. B. Newell,
c. w. Davis. George w. Tiller, J. T..
Nuckols. Joseph W. Thomas. George F..
Newell, John Schminke A. G.. Houston,
G. W. Heath. Mankin Construction Com
pany, w. Fl. Moore. G. w. Montgomery,
Fl. L. Matthews. S. II. Perrin, Roney and
Atkinson. c. ". Fleet, James Fox, George
w. Jarvis, Quarles and Palmour, John
Ambrier. and Bros, Thomas brewer. C.. a.
Mason, n. f. Ancarrow, RI A. Seivars,
George w. Lambert, J. F.. Wingf1eld.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
MELODRAMA IN
THE POLICE COURT.
First Act Of Pathetic Story.
John Smith Case Con-
ti11ued.

The first act Of a pathetic little mclo-
drama was disclosed when the curtain
went up in the Police Court yesterday
morning. The plot carried with It a
heart broken mother and two small chill
dren, boy and girl.
The mother had been charged With
being OF character too worldly for the
personal contact of the children, and
the Children's Home Society endeavored
to take the children from their mother.
to be placed in homes far from the
temptations and pitfalls Of the world.
The mother pleaded for the custody
OF her offspring, and endeavored to show
the Presiding Genius that she was doing
all she could to bring them up IN the
proper way. It was shown that she
lived in rooms over West Broad Street
bar-room, and that the surroundings
were not such as to be Of moral benefit
to the youngsters. The mother declared
that she was willing to go anywhere for
the benefit OF the children. and would do
everything possible to bring them up as
worthy citizens. The evidence was that
she was striving to keep her children
away from the pitfalls. and that she was
sacrificing everything for them.
on account OF the necessary nssoci.1-
ton of the children. and the surround
ings, the court felt that 1t were best to
place the cnllnreN III Inc Col u Ii'c So
c!cty Counsel for the mother promptly
took an appeal, and the case went ur
to the Hastings Court.
Another case of some Importance was
that of the negro John Smith. who IS
charged with taking things from q car
on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad. and selling them TO
sol yveinstein, merchant on Brook Ave-
nue. The case went over to the 10th,
so that moro witnesses might be Sc
cured.
young white man named John Chand-
Ter was sent to Jail for one year on two
counts OF six months each. He was con-
victed OF the theft OF ring belonging
to C. r. Wood and of a pin belonging
to Mamie Blackburn.
Then Archie Brown was fined the usual
sum for beating Annie Nafeld, and was
given sixty days to boot.
And Eddie King was shown to have
beaten ". II. Gentry ten plunks' worth.
He got thirty days added on gonanal
principles.
This was followed up with the conv'c-
ton Of II Stephanian for beating sam
Davis for which he paid 80.
The case OF ]. A. Gilbert. charged with
taking watch from T. L. Howell,
went over to the 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
Children Sing Again.

Tho box Office will open at tho Acad
envy OF Music to-day for the sale OF
seats to the concert to be given by Mr..
nfercer,s Children's Chorus on next Mon
day night.
Persons holding box office orders can
exchange them for reserved seats in the
balcony back Of the fourth row and any
where in the gallery without extra. cost,
or for seats In the orchestra and frat
four rows In the balcony for twenty-five
cents additional.
The general public can also secure seats
anywhere in the house at this time. at
the same prices.
The Indications arc that tha children
will sing to crowded house.
They will give practically the same
concert as that given by them at the
wednesday Club Festival, with a, large
orchestra and good solosts. and for the
benefit OF SO worthy an object as the
building fund Of the Church Of the Cove
nant, the concert should be literally pat
ronized, and they will doubtless have ar
enthusiastic reception.
Mr.. Mercer has been urged to give ar
exhibition at this concert of a practice
drill" and show how he trains his
chorus to follow him In such wonder
full manner, and as he will probably dc
SO, there will be rare treat In store fol
any one who has not seen this practice
work, as It Is really marvellous how these
children watch and follow his every mo,
ton.
The Chlldren's Chorus has been, IN
many respects. the most remarkable one
this year in its history and even lts
record OF attendance was something IN
usual.
81 or the three hundred and eighteen mem
bers on the roll, seventy-seven did no'
miss a single rehearsal during the sea
son, attending all OF the thirty rehearsals
In all kinds OF weather. and, In addition
to these, over one hundred and thirty
missed just one rehearsal.
Their intense interest in the work &C
counts in large measure for their ex-
cellent work.
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by the constant applause given him A
tally of the members showed that twenty
five out OF a possible thirty-eight States
were represented, with total Of 2eS
present OF these. Virginia sent sixteen
and North Carolina seven. The largest
delegation. forty~six. came from Mis-
souri,.
One OF the earliest actions OF the body.
was to invite Victor H. Metcalf, secrc-
tary of the Department OF Commerce and
Labor, to deliver an address, He Is in
Atlanta, and will most likely comply
with the request.
The report Of President Starr was a
we'll prepared and comprehensive paper.
It showed that during the year there has
been gain in all but six States. the
greatest being in North Carolina, where
the increase was 21. This entities the
Old North State to a handsome pair Of
antlers. Mr.. Starr reviewed to some
extent the proposed rate legislation urged
by the President. and told of how the Ill
results of the famous Springfield meet
Ing had been obviated BY the splendid
work Of the board Of directors. He was
rendered vote OF thanks.
Out for Pleasure.
When the convention adjourned this
afternoon to meet again tomorrow. morn
ing at o'clock, trolley cars we're In read
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17

work of the league Is the carrying on
OF kindergarten for children between
the ages of four and seven years; SEWING,
singing and embroidery classes for the
older girls, boys clubs, free reading
room, Sunday school and evening scl-
vico on Sundays, are among the works
begun and contemplated at the Neigh
borhood House, which Is under tho au-
spices Of the Protestant Episcopal Mis-
sonary Society.
OF the Neighborhood League and all 9TH
ers who are interested in settlement work
at the Episcopal rooms. No. 6@ East
The University Settlement work. Of New
York city, whioh Mr.. Hamilton repre-,
se1ts, is one Of the largest Of Its Kind
In this country, and his visit to Rich
mond will be Of practical benefit to those
who shall be privileged to hear Of his
work IN the great metropolis. ana also
to give those Interested in similar work
in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
Eagles in New Nest.

Dixie Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles,
will occupy their newly acquired and fur
nished home at tho northwest corner OF
Fourth and Broad Streets for their next
regular meeting tomorrow evening. The
home is handsomely equipped and en-
braces buffet. pool rooms. reading
rooms, library and spacious lodge rooms.
The carpets, window shades, furniture.
wall papering and all other details OF
finishing and furnishings were done by
Richmond merchants. The members OF
the order are very proud of the new
quarters. and arc looking forward to
their occupancy with keen interest
Heretofore the aerie has occupied the
banquet hall Of Murphy's Hotel annex
rs a lodge room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
SERVANTS TROUBLE.
professional" House Girl IN
der Arrest on Four Charges.

A negro woman, named Harriet Adams,
was arrested last night by Policemen
Wiley and Thurman, and locked up In
the Second Station on various charges
OF theft. She is alleged to be pro-
fesslonal house girl who hires herself out
systematically and then she robs her
employer of almost everything portable.
Four charges were registered against the
woman, and there are others to hear
from. In two Instances the officers feel
they will have no trouble in placing the
crime When seen By a newspaper man
last night she laughed and said sho did
not take the matter seriously, MS she
thought It OF little consequence. She did
not deny the charges, nor would she ac-
knowledge that she had taken anything
from anyone. The case will be heard by
Justice John this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
Revival Growing in Interest

The revival services which were begun
at Laurel. Street Methodist Church On
last Sunday night continue to grow In In
1erest. Despite the inclemency OF the
weather, the congregations have been ex-
celient. There have been three CONVEX
sions thus far and many requests for
prayer.
Inc pastor, the Rev. J. A. Thomas Is
conducting the services and Is preaching
sermons Of great simplicity and effect
iveness. The singing of od-time hymns
| is a feature Of the services.
The women Of the church hold prayer
service each night at O'Clock in the lee
ture-room OF the church.
| The indications are that there will be
a gracious revival and the church greatly
| strengthened.
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HAS HAD "a HARD TIM E.

president. o
San Antonio. Texas, is working for the
next convention, but Buffalo will very
likely win IN
Rev. Homer T!sWilson, the genial chap
lain of the T. III. A.. was to-day pre-
sented by some sof the delegates with q
miniature Jug The only objection adj
vanced by Mr.. Wilson was that the yes
sci was empty e..
rs The Southern Bell Telephone Company
( to-dayftendered members Of the conven-
.tion free use ofsits long distance lines
while here, courtesy that was much
/ appreciated, ands which the convention
acknowledged byta rising vote OF thanks
< The Kindness with which the Travellers
have been received here has been marked,
even the welcome extended by the wealth
er having been warm. H. -. r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
Attraction at Westhampton

Tho big moving picture machine that
was shown in the benefit performance
for the street railroad employees Mt the
Casino Monday night has been moved to
Wcsthampton Park, where it Will be OPP
Grated every night this week No ad-
mission fee viii be charged tho public.
tho exhibitions being free to oil.
A twenty-minute schedule will DO run
on the Westhnmpton line. the big cars
being used. II the travel Is heavy extra
cars will be put on SO that all will have
comfortable seats.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-17
Went to the Grand Turv.

Parncll Peasants, the negro who was
recognized Monday By Deputy Sheriff
Frayser as chicken thief, wanted on
several charges, was sent To the grand
jury yesterday afternoon by Justice Of
the Peace Angle. OF Henrico county. Par
nell was arrested on tho charge OF tres
passing ON tho property Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio, but when taken IN tho
jail was recogni2ed as a man badly
wanted for chicken stealing. The partic-
ular charge upon which he was sent 10
the grand was that Of breaking and en-
ter!ng the hen-house OF Mr.. Matthews,
of Fulton.