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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Many Flowers.

More flowers were sold Tn Birmingham tonight than In any other day in the history of the city, said prominent florist last night. Hundreds and hum dreds of dollars worth of American beauty roses, carnations, violets and chrysanthemums were sold in Birming ham today, and the florists were taxed to their utmost capacity.
 T have never seen such a beautiful as- sortment of flowers as those which were raised here or were shipped here for tho occasion. Box after box of flowers was ex- pressed into Birmingham today, and sold several hundred dollars worth.
 There were two large affairs tonight at which flowers in profusion were used. At the Southern club there was the most magnificent display of flowers I have even seen at any club affair in Birming- ham, and from florists standpoint there has never been prettler wedding in Birmingham than the Klotz- -Hagerdon nuptlals at the Hotel Hillman."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
INSsaIPTION ON THL MONUMEN
 OF A NEWFOUNDLAND DOG.

By Lord Byron. When some proud son of man return
 to earth. Unknown to glory, but upheld by birth, The sculptor's art exhausts the pomp
 woe, And storied urns record who rests below When all is done. upon the tomb Is seer Not what he was, but what he should
 have been But the poor dog, in life the frmest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend. Whose honest heart is still his masters
 own. Who labors. fights. lives. breathes for
 him alone. Unhonored falls, unnoticed all his worth. Denied in Heaven the soul he held on While man, vain insect! hdpes to be for
 given, And claims himself sole exclusive
 Heaven. O man. thou feeble tenant of an hour, Debased by slavery, or corrupt by power,
 disgust. Thy love Is lust thy friendship all a cheat iny smiles hypocrisy, thy words deceit! By nature vile. ennobled but by name, Each kindered brute might bid thee blush
 for shame. Ye. who perehance behold this simple urn, Pass on-lt honors none you wish to
 mourn. To mark a friends remains these stones
 arise; I never knew but 'one-and here hs iiss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

five or six years will attract the public, and Atlanta has made no mistake in launching a fair for 1910. Georgia s capital has had successful experience in exposition making and every expo sition held in that city has paid we'll
 The exposition of 1910 will be on grander scale than anything of the kind ever undertaken in the south. It's especial object will be to reveal to the world what the south has done in the way of material development It will be, in fact, a great industrial show, and Birmingham and every other city in the south will send exhibits, as well as crowds. No city or district of any industrial importance can afford to keep out.
 There are many progressive cities in the south, but when it comes to doing things requiring large outlay of money Atlanta Is easily in the lead. The Atlanta spirit will make any thing go, and at the exposition launch ing banquet night before last the en- thusiasm was characteristic full head of exposition steam was turned on and Will be kept on until 1910. It will be Birmingham turn for an expo sition In 1915 or 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Killed While Hunting.

Gadsden November 29.-(Special.) News reaches Gadsden of the accidental death at Keener a few days since of Bud Strickland, a popular young man of that section. aged only 21 years. He was out In the woods hunting when the dogs treed an animal in a hollow log, and he was punching his gun into the log in an at- tempt to dislodge the ail.mai, when ths gun exploded. the entire load of shot en- tering his stomach, from which he died after suffering excrutiating agony for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
ORIGIN OF THE TIE M BOSS

From the New ork Times.
 Permit me to suggest that the London Chronicles story of the word boss," as quoted in The Times. is probably wrong At any rate, the records show that the word was in common use In New Orleans between 1Sf0 and 1S14 and later, but 1t was then spelled "bosse' the French word meaning prominence. It was first used by the followers of that eminent and not-to- be-forgotten smugger and pirate, Jean Lafitte of Barataria and Galveston Island. As nearly every reader with gray hair on his head will remember, the word came into common use in this country when negroes from the southern plantations were first accepted as con traband' by the Union army. The freed man was glad to escape the use of the word master. and he found the New Or leans ''bosse' juse what he wanted.
 JOHN R. SPEARS.
 Northwood, N. Y, November 25, 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Compton Speaks In Hamilton.

Hamilton, November (Special)-H. c. Compton of Birmingham. candidate for associate railroad commissioner made a speech at the court house to a large crowd. Circuit court being In session, the presiding judge, E. B. Almon, dismissed court for the speech. MT. Compton spoke at length on the freight question. He ad- vocated the 2h cent passenger rate. bet ter depots and depot regulations. He also said he was in favor of the railroad agents settling all just claims to iae amount of $50 without taking their usual annual rounds" He proved a master of his sub ject and was loudly applauded at the conclusion of his speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
SlOSS-SHEFFlELD.
Iron Conditions In the South Never
 More Satisfactory Than Now.

From the Wall Street Journal.
 President Maben of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company reiterates that he knows of no plan to merge the southern iron properties. He says: So far as the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company is concerned. It's position, physically and financially. was never better. In the month of October earnings aggregated sl44,0Oo. This month earnings are likely to be larger as they grow in sympathy with the upward tendency of iron prices. Iron and steel conditions In the south were never more encouraging"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
j. w. McElreath Is Dead.

Anniston, November 29.-(speeial.) J. Joshua W McElreath. vice president of the Anniston National bank, died suddenly at 1O:35 this morning of celebral apoplexy He was very prominent and highly con- meet citizen of the county, and was vide ly known throughout the state. He was stricken in the bank at l0:l0 o'clock He was born and reared in Calhoun county: age 37 years. He leaves wife. He was formerly cashier of the City National band, chairman of the democratic county committee and formerly delegate to many national conventions and was steward in the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
BuiIdinq Large Flaming Mill.

Gadsden, November 29--(Special.)-O of the largest blaming mills In this part of the state Is now being constructed in this city by the Kyle Lumber com pany near it's large saw mills. The saw mill is now cutting 10000 feet of lumber per day. and the new blaming mill will consume almost the entire output. Auto matte machinery will be used to carry the rough lumber from the saw mill to the blaming mill. and it is the intention of the promoters to do away with the finishing pant now located at Alabama City, and which is being daily operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
The Atlanta Expositien.

All worlds fairs and great exposi- tons are very much alike, and many persons who saw the Chicago fair in 1893 did not go to St. Louis in 1901 because they had been satiated with exhibits in the Windy City. But a younger generation" visited St. Louis and got the worth of their money.
 This country Is growing so fast that m exposition on a large scale every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
GRAFT" BolLs.
From the Nebraska Journal.

From the Nebraska Journal.
 The boil Is a sign of hope, though an uncomfortable one. Yet we incline to hide this evidence of cleansing, perhaps because 1t is also evidence of a former lack of cleansing. Every boil, our fathers used to tel! us. is worth $19 to its sorry possessor. The Burton boil, the Mitchell boil. the life insurance boil. all have their value as signs of promise to the bo social, but they also suggest former la ness and corruption that fairly subject to deep humiliation while yet conveyil the assurance of healthier future cont tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
BAD.

BAD.
 Sing a song of lunch time,
 Half dozen eggs
 Laid upon table
 That had just three legs;
 When the table tilted
 Eggs fell on the floor,
 Everybody hustled
 For the nearest door. ''6 people did not wear clothes" unused smathers. they would have more time to think about matters really worth while"
 The state board of railroad commission CTS of Kansas has decided that whisky Is luxury and not a necessity. Now that distinction depends largely on who Is making 1t and the attitude of the person toward distilled spirits. Some people re- gard whisky as a luxury, others deem it a necessity. The average Kansan no doubt regards It as both 2 luxury and a ne- cessity.
 Although encouraged to do so, Lou Payne does not appear inclined to talk about insurance affairs.
 DECLINED WITH THANKS. He sang of birds and flowers.
 He sang of mountain streams; He sang of hills and valleys
 And golden-colored dreams; He sang of joys and sorrow,
 He sang of grief and pain No matter what he sang of
 The song came back again. pr. Eliot is in favor of "open politics. and "open" football. His opinion on "openwork" will be without value until next summer.
 A millionaire who married a chorus girl for her voice is now suing for divorce If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
IN HOTEL. LOBB[Es
Mir. Maben Returns.

President J. C. Maben of the sloss-shef field Steel and Iron company has returned from New York and was busy a his desk yesterday. MT. Maben said he heard many reports In New York about the causes leading to the rapid advances In Tennes- see stock and sloss-Sheffield stock, but that he did not get at the bottom o1 who was manipulating the market. lie said the air was full of merger talk, but that as a stockholder and official of the Sloss-Sheffield he saw no evidence of any, thing doing in the merger line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Constant naggng wears away the hard est stone of affection.
 Grandmothers are very useful to amuse pet dogs and the children.
 It makes a man awful nervous to have a woman act as if he were staring at her.
 A girl can't help liking man to wear q mustache. though sometimes 1t gets in the way. in gambling there isn't chance for every one to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
PART THAT IS PLAYED BY
 THE RABBIT IN SCIENCE

of fury, attacked everybody in the room, and finally threw down the studious Pap- penheimer and proceeded to chew off his left hand, uttering savage cries the while. The good doctor is now taking a sea voyage for purposes of recuperation anl the rabbit, after a desperate strue with the combined forces of the hos tai. sleeps the sleep that knows no wa tnO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
WELl-kNOWN MEN.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
 When 1t comes down to their names being household words the McCalls and McCurdys et al have those gentlemen in the Hall of Fame skinned forty blocks on celebrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Governor Folk has Ordered a supply of Calling guns to be used at the lief ferson City penltentiary. A shake-up among the prison officials might also improve matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The Chinese of Shanghai stopped boycotting American goods because they feared the god of waters" Amer ican exporters should tender vote of thanks to the god of waters"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The President has received his 31- pound Thanksgiving turkey, and we can sit down with the assurance that the Roosevelts will be fed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
BOTH DEAD.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Two citizens of Atlanta fought so suc- cessful a duel over a 15-year-old girl that she must depend upon her mother for steady company now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

A mob in Indiana chased a negro and reported that he committed suicide. The negro shot himself thirty eight times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

It is impressive to note the amicable relations existing between Speaker Cannon and John Sharp Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The storm king is becoming rampant in the northwest. He has the active assistance of the snow and ice kings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

1 HE newly elected representative NY to the state legislature from
 Madison, O.. has entered Lima college as a student He says, T want, when I go to Columbus. to be able at least to construct a correct English sen tence. My chief idea in attending col lege is to be better able to represent the people who elected me- One could not ask for more candor in a public man. Let us hope that he will find the study of political science. economies, constitutional history and law and psychology more at traetive than lobbying, grating and the consideration of the almighty dollar as ap- piled to lawmaking bodies
 Mark Twain was the guest of President Roosevelt Monday and the incident re- minds us that the role of humorst is one that the versatile Mir. Roosevelt has never played. For him life is real, life is earnest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

It is reported that football may be stopped in Chicago Football is one of the lesser evils troubling the Windy City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

MT. Whitney will probably never know what is the President attitude toward reciprocity with Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

It Is time for the public to be in formed just how young Pierson met his death on a railroad track near Ken yon college, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

King Alfonso is taking his time about getting married and is keeping the prospective queens of Spain on needles and pins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Midshipman Meriwether says he acted like a southerner, and deems that strong defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Padded clothes constitute one of the strongest arguments against the rel ormation of football.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The dermatologist can straighten crooked nose, but science can do noth- ing for a crooked man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Cassie Chadwick wants to take the stand. That is about all she can take now, unless it be a cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The American farmer can afford to buy few gold bricks. if he so desires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
he had bought canary to sing for him he would have kept out of trouble

 he would have kept out of trouble. Novelette,: Once there was a telephone girl. but she married millionaire, and the story ended right there.
 THE DAY WE EAT. Whoop!
 It's here
 Day of good cheer And turkey meat
 With lots to eat. Ummmi
 Dressings great. Pass your plate And have a piece of breast That's the best. Stuff
 Until you get enough. Cranberry sauce is fine. Get into line!
 Eatl
 Jan Kubelk carries his fire escape along with him: also his valuable hands and his hair. Secret conference was held at the White House until far Into the night. Is it pos- slble that the President Is playing poker? King Haakon made a good beginning as
  speech. "Brevity is the soul of wit" Never was 1t truer maxim than today, and nothing is more tiresome than to en- counter a man who Is long-winded. Short speeches, short talks, short stories, short plays, short novels and short letters are demanded. Short people are alone ex- cepted
 BOARDING.
 Eat your full but
 Don't be rash;
 Don't forget that
 Therell be hash. The "Black Hand" is reported to have been found in Georgia The black hand has been in Georgia for a long time, but it has seldom done anything worse than melons from de cunnels'' patch when there was cloud over the moon
 INSULTED. There was a young lady last wique Who received a kiss on her chique She raised fuss About the buss And Haunted away in pique. Money helps the world to distinguish tween a dilettante and tramp Tod Sloan will make his debut in vaude- vile and then settle down. in Wall street for calm business life. MT. Sloan did better as a jockey than ne will do i'll finance. The chances of his ever figuring in a cotton corner are extremely remote.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

It Is about time for William Jennings Bryan to be sending back few sou Venir post cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

It is noticeable that the whitewash can is not being used much at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Henry Watterson balks at the title of colonel. but swears he will die a journalist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

w. S. Leib of Philadelphia no longer doubts the reality of the big stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Christmas presents will not be ex- changed by Senator Platt and MT. Odell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

David Belasco is not signing up any new literary contracts just now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Dr. Dowie does not say it in so many words, but he is still in the ring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Tarbell is never at a loss for some one to trade with. He can trade with himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Count Witte is earning an enormous salary, and nobody wants his job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

MT. Carnegie passed his 6Sth birth day without being interviewed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Midshipman Is Dismissed.

Midshlpman Joseph R. Williams of Pater- son, N. J., of the first class of the naval academy, who testified before the court martial today, was this morning dropped from the navy for general inefficiency by order of Secretary Bonaparte.
 Midshipman Williams testified yesterday that Commander Hugo Osterhaus had re- ported a midshipnan for not resenting an insult. He was not dropped on account of this testimony reflecting on naval officer, but 1t is stated because he has been un- satisfactory In several of his studies during the present term, and was set back class last year. The superinten- dents recommendations that he be dis missed was made before the Meriwether courtmartial proceedings began.
 Williams was leading member of the academy track team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

What Russia needs more than any thing else Is a sedative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The Isle of Pines will have to be good and contented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The Chinese of Shanghai stoppe1 boycotting American goods because they feared the god of waters" Amer ican exporters should tender a vote of thanks to the god of waters Governor Folk has Ordered a supply of Calling guns to be used at the lief ferson City penitentiary. A shake-up among the prison officials might also improve matters.
 The President has received his 31- pound Thanksgiving turkey, and we can sit down with the assurance that the Rooseyelts will be fed.
  A mob in Indiana chased negro and reported that he committed suicide. The negro shot himself thirty eight times.
 It is reported that football may be stopped in Chicago. Football is one of the lesser evils troubling the Windy City.
 Cassie Chadwick wants to take the stand. That is about all she can take now, unless it be a cold
  The dermatologist can straighten a crooked nose, but science can do noth- ing for a crooked man. Midshipman Meriwether says he acted like southerner, and deems that strong defense.
 ---s.------- Padded clothes constitute one of the strongest arguments against the ref ormation of football.
  It Is about time for William Jennings Bryan to be sending back few sou venir post cards.
 Henry Watterson balks at the title of colonel, but swears he will die a journalist.
 .---s.-- Tarbell is never at loss for some one to trade with. He can trade with himself.
 Christmas presents will not be ex- changed by Senator Platt and MT. Odell.
 It is noticeable that the whitewash can is not being used much at present.
  w. s. Leib of Philadelphia no longer doubts the reality of the big stick.
 
 Dr. Dowie does not say it in so many words. but he is still in the ring.
  David Belasco is not signing up any new literary contracts just now. Count Witte is earning an enormous salary, and nobody wants his job. MT. Carnegie passed his 68th birth day without being interviewed. What Russia needs more than any thing else Is a sedative. The Isle of Pines will have to be good and contented. Birmingham has had its first serious automobile accident. The Mammoth cave of Kentucky needs press agent.
 --.s.----------- It Is presumed that Harry Lehr is well and happy.
 And there will be no flowers for Senator Burton.
 Personal: Marie Dressler was here yesterday.
  Columbia takes the lead in footabll reform.
 Norway also has a new national an them.
 At any rate, the Cossacks are loyal.
 
 Will you have piece of white meat?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Birmingham has had its first serious automobile accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

L. H. Russ. George D. Britain and F. D. Pickens are the only authorized travel Ing representatives of The Age-Herald in its circulation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Jan Kubellk carries his fire escape along with him: also his valuable hands and his hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

The Mammoth cave of Kentucky needs a press agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

It is presumed that Harry Lehr is well and happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Novelette,: Once there was a teIephone girl, but she married a millionaire. and the story ended right there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

No communieation will he published without its' authors name. Reflected man. uscrirts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Personal. Marie Dressler was here yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

And there will be no flowers for Senator Burton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Columbia takes the lead in footabll reform.