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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
HAD NEVER SEEN A NFLAsHLlGHT

From the Philadelphia Record.
 There was more ntertlainment at dinner at a large hotel inA this city the other night thar was down. on the pro- gramme. all owing to a photographer. The latter had been called ih to make picture of the diners. He arranged ms camera between courses and was all in readiness for the fiashlightA In order that the picture might not be- spoiled by any movements the waiterst were told to stand behind the photographer. The walters had viands on their Hrays when tLe photographer touched match to the powder TLe-e was a pQn and flash. followed instantly by a crash Of broken dishes and startldd cry of "Sacre bleu' One of the walters had never seen fiashlight picture itaken be- fore and was so scared by thf flash of powder that he dropped trayt and aii as much to the amusement of the diners as to his own chargrin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
SPEAKERS POPULAR DAUGHTER

From the Nevr York Press.
 Probably the most popular young ma tron who has visited Washington in many day is one Of Speaker Cannon S daughters-Mrs. E. X. LeSeure. who re- gently ran on from he'd Danville home to be the guest of her sister, Miss Helen Cannon. The two girls-Mrs. LeSeure still is extremely youthful-are insepar- able whenever they are in the same city, and in society in the National Capitol has watched with interest their mutual de- votion since the present visit was be- gun. Miss Cannon a few days ago gave a tea for her sitter. to which she invited her particular friends from a dozen or more states. 1t was remarked there were more comedy young women in that af- fair than had been seen at one time in Washington this season. One of Miss Cannons guests was the sprghtly Mrs Loose, of Chicago. The Lakeside matron and the Speakers daughters are expect ed to keep the social top spinning mer- rily for the remainder of the month Mrs. LeSeure has lost none of her mirth- making ability since her marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
WONDERFUL RESOURCES
 FOUND IN THE NEW STATE

their aff1uents but many of the streams are so saturated with alkaline salts as to be at times unfit for drinking purposes or for irrigation. The rainfall is much lighter and also less uniform than in Indian Territory
 The history of Oklahoma dates from 1866, when the tribes to whom the lands of In- dian Territory had previously been grant, ed ceded the western portion of their do- main to the United States. Though for bidden by the proclamation of President Hayes, many organized efforts were made to gain forcible possession of Oklahoma by expeditions from Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
 Indian Territory originally comprised an area of 31 400 square miles, set apart by the United States government as home for Indian tribes. The land is rolling and rich in agricultural and mineral resources; copper, iron, lead, zinc marble and build ing stone are abundant The territory Is well watered by the Red and Arkansas rivers and their tributaries.
 When first established. Indian Territory included all the hitherto unorganized por- tion of the Louisiana purchase During the years 1888 and 1894 the Creek Choc- taw, Chickasaw and Cherokee tribes were removed to their respective allotments in the territory. In 1888 the Semnoles were added. By the consent of the Indians some of these lands were thrown open to white settlers and the organization of Oklahoma reduced the territory to the present limits.
 Peopled to a larger extent than almost any other part of the Union by native American stock, with the advantages of example In the organization and develop ment of other communities, guided by the knowledge of today and following mod ern business methods, there should be a marvellous future for the region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
BEYOND HOPE OF RESCUE.

From the Red Creek, N, r., Herald.
 Bound hand and foot and gagged. the maiden was put into the gunnysack. and. unable to move or scream, felt her self being carried down flight of stairs, put into a buggy and then driven down the street. Intellectually she tried to release herself from the gag. Alas she was bound too securely. Finally the conveyance stopped She was again carried into building, fainting and gasplng for breath the sack was taken from her head. The william, still masked took the gag from her mouth, his eyes gleaming like eoals of fire through his black mask, released her and hissed through his tightly elenched teeth, There my pretty bird, scream and yell as loud as you like, no human ear will ever reach you. You are in my power Do you hear? Totally within my power" Where am l." rhe gasped. "In store Nthat never advertises," was the cruel response Alas Alas!' she noaned NO IApwer on earth can save me; no one will look for me here" and the poor girl fe hted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
ALABAMA AS A STEEL CENTER

From the Baltimore Herald.
 The primacy of Pennsylvania in the coal and steel industry Is seriously have declared that the southern state is bound to become the center of the steel manufacture of the world It has an es- sential materials for making Iron and steel in proximity to each other. and in quantities practically inexhaustible. The possibilities of the Alabama deposits in this direction have led experts to say that when they are fully exploited they will change the nature of the surround ing country. Another Pittsburg will grow up in the south and Alabama may be- come another Pennsylvania.
 The growth of cotton factories in the south has added an industrial element to the previous exclusively agricultural aspect of that section, and has contrib uted a prolific source of riches to a country already blessed with fertile fields and profitable crops. And the develop ment of the cotton manufacturing indus tries is only in its infancy. If we fur ther increase the productiveness of tine south yby locating the center of the worlds steel industry in its heart, there is m telling to what height of prosperity it may reach.
 No section of the country today pre- sents a more promising field of potential development than the south. IL IS oiesseo with all manner of natural riches much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
President Loubet of France.

The seven-year term of President Loubet expires on February IS, 1906, and he declares that he will not ac, cept another term. He is popular, and all in all the peasant President has served his country acceptably.
 It is true the President of France has not the power that an American President has. He has, however, no little influence. He is social and even a diplomatic quantity of no small proportions. The pay is $120,000 a year, with an allowance of equal size for expenses, a palace to live in. and many other things of an agreeable nature. But none of those things move M Loubet, who prefers private life at the end of his term.
 The real power in France Is the Chamber of Deputies, against which no ministry can stand. French Presi- dents have had no little trouble Ill conforming to the imperious and capri cious will of the Chamber of Deputies. Marshal MacMahon resigned in pref erence to further submission, and Cassimer-Perier did likewise, and the latter had been in office but few months. Jules Grevy also resigned. Emile Loubet has fared better, and the country really prefers to re-elect him. He may change his mind and accept reelection, but the impression prevails that he will prefer either a return to private life or else a seat in the Senate, which is in France re- tiracy of dignity and some usefulness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Help for Widows and Orphans

The widows and orphans of the miners! Think Of their desolation and loss! Read the list of widows and little childreni One of the dead miners left eight children, and several f them from four to seven children sch. Think of the fate of these help ,ss ones!
 Money is not needed to help men
 ho have strong arms and stout carts. It is needed for the widows nd orphans of an appalling disaster. his district will respond, and it will respond handsomely and promptly. A considerable sum is needed, and a prosperous district will furnish that sum. Union men and non-union men will alike come to the relief of widows and orphans.
 The Age-Herald appeals to all to assist the distressed and helpless in this emergency. Gifts sent to The Age-H rald office will be at once acknowledged and at once turned over to the committee of citizens who have undertaken the management of the fund. He who gives quickly gives twice, runs the old Latin maxim, and it is particularly true in the distress that has overtaken the stricken fam flies of Virginia City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Grip Has snent Itself.

Tt is a noteworthy and agreeable fact that the grip died out in this community almost as suddenly as it came,' remark ed an old citizen. Early in the year the grip became prevalent here. Half the people of Birmingham seemed to have been inflicted with the troublesome and enervating malady, But during the past two weeks I find very few people who refer to the grip. I asked physi- clan how he accounted for the sudden disappearance of the grip His reply was that the disease had simply spent it. self.
 T had the grip but cured myself by drinking hot lemonade at night, just be- fore retiring. Many of my neighbors tried the same remedy and were cured Lemon juice beats calomel every time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Broke Their Parole.

When the Russian transport or gun boat Lena arrived at San Francisco, fleeing from the Japanese, her captain began to dissemble and to equivocate, claiming that he should be permitted to stay long enough to make some necessary repairs. When his ship was examined by the federal authorities it was ascertained that the repairs would cover weeks. if not months that the ship needed new boilers and other extensive changes, all of which would be of belligerent nature, for the Lena came into San Francisco in a helpless condition. and she desired to put herself in good fighting trim.
 The government at once informed the captain of the Lena that he could either leave within twenty-four hours or he could disarm. He accepted the latter opportunity, and today his yes sel lies in San Francisco harbor. and
 
 his men are prisoners on Mare Island The officers were allowed to stay in San Francisco upon giving their word of honor that they would not engage in active hostilities during the pres ent war. They wire not, however, to leave San Franc kco.
 With the accustomed treachery of Russian diplomats at any rate, three officers of the Lena, including the captain of the ship, broke their parole, and at once returned to St. Peters burg, seeking there active service again.
 Secretary Hay has brought the sub feet to the attention of the Russian foreign ofice. but no reply seems to pe forthcoming from that ofice-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
More Street Cars Wanted.

About the only thing can find to com plain of just now is that we do not have enough street cars out our way" said a Norwood Place citizen last night
 Some time ago the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. when it created the Twelfth avenue or rather the Norwood Place line, gave us a fifteen minute, instead of twenty minute. schedule. That was a good enough sched- ule for the time being but we are grow ing so fast that more cars are badly neede Between and 7:S0 o'clock in the evening and [ and o'clock in the morn ing we should have a street ear every eight or ten miputes. The cars on one line are among the best operated by the company and are very comfortable at all times, but there are not enough of them.
 "The North Birmingham cars of course get a number of passengers from that section of Birmingham, but they are not patronzed as the Norwood Years are"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Sterner measures are needed. The return of the three officers to San Francisco should be demanded, and Russia should be taught one lesson at least in the direction of straight forward dealing. The three officers should be taught that they cannot trife with this government. They promised to stay in San Francisco, and they should be held firmly to their words. Their return to San Francisco should be demanded, for Russians have no more right to break paroles than Dominicans or Venezue- lans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
HE WAS SAFE.
rom the Flew York Press.

From the FeW fork Press,
 Not very long ago there visited Jack son, Miss, a noted religious revivalist from the west. The revival meetings be- ing poorly attended the western preach CT decided that as the people would not come to him he would to them; so he went about the town asking every one concerning his religious belief.
 According to John Sharp Williams, the revivalst aceosted one old darky, we'll known character of the place. and said to him.
 'I haven't seen you at my revivals.'
 NO, sah,' was the darkys answer. What would be doin' dere?'
 'What?" exclaimed the revivalist, very much shocked. Do you mean to say that you never pray?"
 The old darky shook his head. sNo, sah," he said, 'I carries a rabbit foot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
GODS MESSAGE TO MEN.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson. God said: I am tired of kings;
 l suffer them no more; Up to my ear the morning brings
 The outrage of the poor. Think ye I have made this ball
 A field of havoc and war, Where tyrants great and tyrants small Might harry the weak and poors My angel-his name is Freedom
 Choose him to be your King. He shall cut pathways east and west
 And fend you with his wing. I will never have a nobiei
 no lineage counted great, Fishers and choppers and plowmen
 Shall constitute a state. And ye shall succor man,
 lis nobleness to serve: Help them who cannot help again;
 Beware from right to swerve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
HiNpoo NOSE KEY.

Fromt Everybodys Magazine
 Tt is considered an insult and extremely indelicaSe in India to refer to a woman's 8 nose-rins;, but so man. as6 me, What is that flower they hold in the mouth?' that I must teNl what I shouldn't" says Ed mund Russell. "It is the badge of wife hood, even nore sacred than our wedding rng-set always with the costliest and most beautifuhjewels woman, possesses and the last she will part with A ruby with two pearls 5s the favorite, as sym bolizing a heart between two guardians of purity This Is somewhat going out or fashion under English influence; the Somaji ladies and Yoroastrian sisters do not wear them, butt every orthodox Hin- doc woman has her Apak-chabi, or 'nose- key as 1t is also 6alled; usually two, one of precious jewels and costly pearls, the other a little plain gold safety-pin, which is slipped in juNt as the great circle is being drawn oFit. for the nose must never for a moment be left free.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Building Operations.

"There has been quite an activity in the building trades here for three or four years past, and indications point tc continued activity this year." said a real estate man. Many houses of all sorts large and small will be in course of construction before the spring is well advanced A large number of handsome residences will be erected. The High school, now being built, will be an im- posing structure, and later in the year the Masonic Temple and a skyscraper hotel will be under way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A boy would have to have a lot of nerve to nave the good opinion of him self that his mother has.
 The reason girl is so cool at her we'd ding may be because she was so excited when she caught him,
 A woman calls it having good time when she is having bad time to make somebody she loves happy.
 When a man has common sense and will keep his mouth shut very often he can pass himself off for genius.
 When man has the presence of mind to squeeze his wifes hand when people are looking she will forgive nim for a whole lot of times he didn't when mo- body was around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Killed By Cherokee Indian.

siloam Springs Ark. February 22- John Henry vier, deputy Uni4ed States marshal of the Indian Territory, has been shot and killed in the territor3y, 16 miles west of here. by Charley Nickley, a Cherokee Indian. Vier, with a posse, was hunting hog thieves and stoplped at the home of an Indian named fHogshooter. Wickley was in an adjoining froom. Vier stepped to the door to invesltigate when a shot was fred the bullet Ipiercing the heart of vier, causing in5tant death. Wickley escaped. He is-wsfnted for the shooting of deputy marshqi over year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Wilson Denies R}umor.

Peoria, H.. February 2H,-Vice Grand Wilson of the locomotivei hremen denied today that members of {hfs organization are signing petitions against the law em- towering the interstate Acommeree com mission to regulate freight rates. He declared that it has not even been dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Ready Response.

The people of Birmingham are always prompt in responding to appeals in be- hal1 of suffering humanity said prominent citizen. land the relief fund for the families of the miners who per- ished at Virginia City Monday will not stop growing until it reaches $2OooO or $zo'ooo. Including the s50OO appropriated by the United Mine workers of this dis triet, the fund has already reached about sS00O
 Appeals for charity are made fre- quently, but no matter how often, the Birmingham people give generously and promptly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
No Holiday for MarshaIs.

Chicago, February 22f-Work toward possible indictments of fhe great packing interests kept the officde of the Unit ed States attorney and thfe United States marshal here open todafy in spite or the holiday. Deputy marshstIs were busy serv- ing suhpoenas on witnesses who could not be found yesterdayr mostly clerks and department managers.S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
CURING X COLD.

Washington Cor. of New York World,
 What are you tak@ng for your cold! Senator Pettus was asked by Senator Foraker today.
 Nothing at all-ntet eating anything and aint drinking afnythnig for it. the Senator answered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Had it not been for the Virginia mine disaster the consolidation of the Alabama iron properties would be the topic of the hour in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Mel Burgess. the actor, is bank rupt. His liabilities are $21,O00 and his assets two suits of clothes worth s25. How is that for financiering?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

One sunny day does not establish spring or break this winters tough backbone. Let us, however, be thank ful for one bright day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

The differences between ex-Secre- tary of the Interior Hoke Smith, and Secretary Hitchcock may have to be arbitrated. They are calling each other names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Kansas is getting plenty of sym pathy and an offer of $1OOo0O in cold cash from the state of Illinois. The latter will come handy in fighting the octopus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

The New York Post indulges In an other malicious jab at southern race prejudice. The Post is forty years behind the times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

The Washington Bonifaees will make St. Louis hotels look like flock of crows during the inauguration fes- tiyities. A great many will probably retire on the proceeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

West Point cadets easily threw "Ja- pans most famous teacher of jiu- jltsu" over their heads. Another fad punctured!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

George Washington never intended to close postoffices and interefere with the convenience of people when he died. He believed in the simple life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

The oil leases in Indian territory are beginning to smell aloud. Any thing with oil in it is sure to assert itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Senator Bacon can stop the use of the word inaugural by senatorial ukase. Anything short of it will not break the habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Seventeen states propose to adopt Kansas new anti-octopus bills. The woody west is waking up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Chadwick catched but mil lion, when she might have put by twice as much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

A zemsiy zabor is useless unless it comes directly from the people and has coordinate power. A wishy- washy zabor would be worse than none at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Hoch in jail alone and safe is nat urally cheerful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

The Czar has fine chance to save himself by reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Little Delaware has been balloting for Senator for nine years with occa- sional intermissions only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

any old price. Go early and avoid the rush.
 It is reported that no more workmen are needed at the Portland fair and that those who go west in answer to fake advertisements will come 10 grief about the same time that they come to the coast However. there will surely be plenty of jobs for college boys when the big show opens. There must be an army of ticket-takers, walters, .'spielers. ticket-sellers, guides. clsairmen' boost ers," press agents for the Trail shows and host of other dignitaries without whom any fair would be miserable and ignoble failure.
 l" 'Gullivers Travels is to be issued in a penny edition in England" What mem ories of childish delights that announce ment calls forth! Where will the popular novel of slush and tommyrot be 150 years from today? And yet after 179 years Swift's immortal Jook Is living on and on, the heritage of father to son and the heirloom of generations. "Gulliver' s Travels" seems destined to hold it's popu- larity as long as human records en- dure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

According to the yellow-backed al manac spring does not begin until March 21, and it will do no antieipat- ing this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

It is remarkable how much valuable time is wasted to no purpose in dis. cussing the race question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

MT. Hyde is almost as famous as a grand duke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

General Grippenberg should cut off the first syllable of his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

St. Patrick's Day will not be post poned even in this frantic winter weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

The Russian bear is becoming ac- customed to playing the under-dog role.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Literature's loss was Rooseyelt's gain in the case of John Hay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Attorney Parker is pleading right along in the New York courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

Japan raises her peace rates after every battle.