The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-31

was enjoying a little preliminary smoke,
prior to his arrival IN warmer regions
but he certainly displayed an affection
for his pipe which would merit a bit
of rhyme. So great is the reverence in
spired by some pipes that no one is sur
prised If a man wants to take one
with him when he dies.
Perhaps no development of the present
struggle between Russia and Japan
awakened more general surprise than the
overwhelming defeat which appears to
have been sustained by Admiral Roiest-
Vensky. After a time we became accus-
toned to Jap victories ON land, but nearly
every one thought that the fight between
Togo and Rojestvensky would have
different ending even if the Japs were
victorious. In fact few people appeared
to think that the Russian fleet would be
annihilated, although man. predicted a
Japanese victory. Therefore the aston
ishment was universal when dispatches
arrived stating that Rojestvensky was
crushed and swept from the seas. 1t
must have been doub'y cruel news in St.
Petersburg, where so much confidence
was placed in this last card of a very
poor nand.
The efforts Of the executive council OF
the National Committee of Four Hundred
to promote the establishment of the
University of the United States at Wash
ington are viewed with interest. 1t is a
noble and lofty institution which is plan
ned, a great university In the capital of
the nation which shall be national, nom
UNCONVENTIONAL and non-partisan. Educa-
ton is catholic, or ought to be, and the
fewer restrictions placed on a college,
the broader will be its influence
William Zeigler. the Baking Powder
King stipulated in his will that search
should be made for Anthony Field, who
started out at the mead of the last polar
expedition which was financed by Mr..
Zeigler. Although the baking powder
scandals in Missouri and charges of brib-
cry made against Mr.. zeigler served
somewhat to tarnish the lustre of his
lame, he was devoted to the cause OF
north polar research and contributed SUBJ
stantially to parties sent out to the Arc
tic regions. 1t takes money as well as
courage to carry on search for the
north pole and men of wealth should
devote their wealth to the cause.
The disasters suffered by Russia az the
hands of Japan illustrate anew the dis
advantages of waging war thousands of
miles from home base, in hostile regions
and against fatalists who look upon death
with indifference.
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Platt, Loeb, ct al, the Chicago strike, the
aspirations of the presidential candidates,
the future of Nan Patterson. the views
of Dr. Parlxhurst, the wickedness of the
trusts and the corrupting influence of
tainted money, the evils of divorce, the
follies of the rich, the automobile menace,
the tariff and the Panama canal-all have
been forgotten for tile moment while we
peruse war bulletins 1t is with difficulty
that John Weaver of Philadelphia holds
the public's attention.
News Note: A Wisconsin chemist says
he has produced a liquid, one drop of
which, when placed In water, will make
a glass of pure beer An ounce will make
thirty-two gallons OF beer.
BEER FOR EVERYBODY.
Now let the nations all rejoice
And show that they are glad
There is no longer an excuse
For trying to be sad.
The joyful news has been announced
That thirsts are due to cease,
For every man can now enjoy
His fill of beer in peace.
The temperance cranks will have to quit5
They cannot spot the casks.
Since we can take lot of beer
Around with us in TASKS
Now every man can run bar
Concealed within his clothes
And carry with him liquid cheer
Most everywhere he goes.
Indeed it's time to celebrate
What better would you choose?
An ounce of extract will produce
Four kegs of peerless booze.
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