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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Now that football has been laid away for season, people are much more outspoken against the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Yes, it is rather chilly this morning. Sorry you have nothing better to talk about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
A CINcH.

From the Headland Post.
 Baxter Springs, Mo-. girl is named Silence. No young man ned fear pop to her. Silence always gives consent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

marked decrease in the sales of arnica and court plaster has been noted since Thanksgiving day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Senator Burton of Kansas continues to draw his salary and his share of censure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Revolution is on," writes Kropot kin. That Is no longer news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Senator Depew sees no reason why he should resign, but everybody else does.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The brewers of Milwaukee feel scandalized. It Is the beer that is sterilized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Count Witte does not seem to be any nearer the end of his job than he did when he started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Now, that MT Balfour has really re- signed, political prophets will have something definite to work on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Still, politics can not keep Edward from attending house party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

"The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Eel low" by Richard A. McCurdy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
IT IS BORING.

We do not envy greatness.
 Nor men who rise to fame, But wish they would quit telling Us how they did the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The tie-up and the rough house ir Russia seem to be general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Every Congressman and every woodpecker you see has a bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The chorus girls union is down to busi- ness. and has its own walking delegate.
 The plans of the organization are, as 1t were, becomingly wrapped in mystery, but its primary purpose is said to be to accomplish the payment to chorus girls of at least living income during the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Emma Calve and Lillian Russell are competing in the magazine field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The Christmas bargain counter will get a few victims, no doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
HE HAD A HEART.

HE HAL A f1hA6I.
 He wasn't much for dress and form
 His face was rather plain;
 Tn fact twas weatherbeaten From sleeping in the rain. His hair knew not the scissors
 His hands were dark with grimet His shoes were old and tattcred
 From walking all the time.
 His gait, his clothes were humble He was a common tramp.
 Upon his cringing figure The jail had set its stamp. Out on the track a baby Stood face to face with death.
 The tramp espied its danger,
 An instant caught his breath. The locomotives whistle Cut through the morning air
 But did not give warning To baby toddling there.
 A moment and the outcast By making great slide Has seized the child and hurrd 1t To safety on one side. The train Is now upon him He tries to run, but reels,
 And then--an awful picture He falls beneath the wheels. A burst of cheers now follows. Oh, no, the tramp's not dead. Twas in a melodrama At fifty cents a head.
  week for being ''good fellow" and the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company paid the bill. Of all the heavenly jobs. Mir Broadway seems to have enjoyed that one which was most desirable. His posi- ton made the ordinary sinecure look like an imposition. To note the preparations for safety, the elaborate precautions for secrecy and the impressive array of force, one would think that a raid on the treasury was an- ticipated, but 1t is only Secretary Will son getting out the governments cotton report. It cost the republican party s1,s00,ooo to elect MT. Roosevelt President of the Uni- ted States, but the election was the most successful the party ever had and no com plaint should be made about expenditures. By the way, who gave that contribution of $10O0O0 which came from an "unknown source?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Pittsburg(h) is in furore because one Captain Harbord, an exclusive English man who is related to wealth, appeared at a wedding recently in pink shirt. Pittsburg(h) wondered if the captain were not guilty of faux pas; there was a heated discussion as to whether pink shirts at weddings were de rigeur and all that sort of thing, but it seems that the captain Is a "swell'' in London society and wears pink shirts over there to nup- tial events, so Pittsburg(h) prepared to follow suit. Pittsburg(h) may me crude, but she is anxious to learn.
 A Cleveland man took bath for the first time in five years and became in- sane. One would naturally expect him to catch cold, but he went crazy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

When London gets skyscrapers all the elevators will be lifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Even Germany desires to be show anent the Equitable society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Silence Ia the perfectest herald of Joy. were but little happy If could say how much.
 Much Ado About Nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
EVEN HE.

It doesn't matter what you arc But what you do. guess; A noble deed done by a 'boss' Is noble, none the less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Uncle Sam has resumed school and is watching Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The "wildest day in its history" has been again reported from the New Or leans cotton exchange. Some of these times the bulls and bears down there are going to have day that is really wild and they won't know how to distinguish 1t from the others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Now that photographs can be taken by wire the request to look pleasant will havs to be transmitted by special messenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The punsters have no mercy on MT. Cortelyou's name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Christmas will be here in less than three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Corea will have plenty of time to reflect now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

s15O,ooO, miscellaneous expenditures, S50,000.
 The democrats do net spend as much money as the republicans, but that perhaps Is chiefly because they don't have such large slush fund. In the merry sport of politics dollars count for more sometimes than platforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The bill mill Is grinding away mer- rily at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Be sure you are right and then argue about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

It seems that MT. Hearst got neither flowers nor applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Speaker Cannon was among those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Why not reform hazlng frst7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

No communication will be published without It's authors name. Rejected man. uscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

It Is hard to get up these mornings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

And Senator Platt stands pat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
WHERE MAN FAILS.

At making things man is adept, In fact he's quite wizard, But never have you seen. I wis,
 A man who made a blizzard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

L. II Russ, George n. Britain and F, D. Pioiens are the only authorized travei- ing representatives of The Age=Herald In its circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Russia's cup of trouble Is immense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Washington Bureau Age-Herald' -i2l G street. N. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Entered at the Birmingham Ala, post. office as second-elass matter under act of Congress March g. 1g7S
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
Along Toad Run

June 12-Mr. j, Lewis Irwin killed
mad dog yesterday In the road near
his re sidence. 1t passed John CrisL' 8
residence, message passed along the
phone TO keep watch for it. 1t came
through from Whistle Creek by way
of Lexington and Covlngton Turnpik Q
thence down Toad Run.
There was mad dog passed Murat
last Sunday, June 4th. 1t took the
Buffalo road toward Oxford, bit dog
Of Gold McCorkle's, crossed the creek
to J. A. ClemmerA. bit bis dog there,
took the road to Golfers creek thence
up Collefss creek and over the Big
Hill TO Kerrs Creek. 1t bit several
dogs along Coller's Creek. 1t was
the same dog that was killed near
Harrisons Mill by Howard Wash,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Leeeh went on
trip to Norfolk last week,
Miss. SIENNA Clemmer has returned
home flom Farmevllle Normal School
where she graduated.
Capt. A. Elhart is building a new
barn on his farm on Buffalo.
Messrs. Edward and Bolivar Johnston
are home on a visit. They have been
surveying In Kentucky, h
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
A Soft AnswaE.

1t was in 1872 that George Chesmore
Bromley, author Of Long Ago and
Later On" became member Of the Bo-
hemia club Of San Francisco and soon
found himself "Slre Of the Low links"
which occasion he wildly recalls, and
especially his arrival at home after
ward. He writes; MY dear little wife
awoke at my entrance and inquired the
time. looked at my watch and re-
piled, Ten minutes past TO- and then
laid the watch on the mantelpiece.
Having some doubts as to the correct
ness Of my reply. the little woman
arose and looked for herself. What
time did you say 1t wasr she asked
again. Ten minutes past TO- said l.
Ten minutes past 1Ol Why, 1t only
lacks ten minutes Of p said she. Is
that soT said /. why, bless my soul,
how time fiiesI had no idea that l
had been home 50 long This was an
other occasion when realized that "a
soft answer turneth away wrath
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
The Philadelphia Record

A Philadelphia merchant who spends
hundreds OF thousands OF dollars
every year for advertising was asked
the other day what newspaper he
considered the best medium through
which to reach the public. His answer
was unhesitatingly "The Philadelphia
Record"
Then he went on to say: Il have
used The Record for years In fact,
ever since have bean advertising, and
find that it brings me the best
results. 1t isn't necessary to ex-
pertinent with The Record The
experienced business man realizes
that the money he spends to reach the
readers OF that paper is money well
invested. This Record is read
thoroughly. A great many people,
men especially, make a practice OF
buying several newspapers during the
course Of a day. Fhey glance over the
pages casually 10 see II there Is any
thing OF particular interest, and then
throw them aside. But have come
to the conclusion from long observance
that The Record, is the paper that
is read thoroughly from beginning to
end"
The Philadelphia merchant was
undoubtedly right. There Is nc
disputlng the fact that THE Record
| is the most popular paper in Phila-
dslphia, and its influence throughout
the surrounding country is evidenced
by its claim to the largest circulation
Of any newspaper published In the
State OF Pennsylvania, claim that j.
without doubt based upon Rctua
figures. Nor is this strange, consider
Ing its merits. 1t is In every sense o.
the term family paper clean, whole
some, bright, entertaining, a welcome
visitor to the home circle.
Fhe growth OF 1.-THE Record" is 9
gratifying tribute to the integrity Of
| its methods, 1t is always fair anC
above board; it has nothing to conceal
and 1t IL in every respect a mode
newspaper. More power to it,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
DIR. Currell in Lynchburg

The Lynchburg News of last
Wednesday has the following
referance to DR.. w. S. Currells
address before the young ladies of
the Randolph Macon Woman's
college:
DIR. Currell is no stranger to
Lynchburg audiences. He has
often appeared before the various
educational bodies of the city, and
is always heard with pleasure.
His topic last evening, 'SOme
Aspects of Poetry was handled
in his usual pleasing manner. Few
speakers excel Professor Currell
in ability to select topics adapted
to the occasion, or in combining
popular presentation with technic'
al exposition. His address on this
occasion fully sustained his re-
putation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
DEER PARK HOTEL


Thls famous ALLEGHENf M0DStAiS
unamTrIRY viii open on june "A, with
-nroanects for the most brilliant seAspl
h iss hIatory. The hotel aud colteges
have bean renovated ana painted,
;nsida and ont. Two OF the choicest
,oStS can be secured |: application
Ia made at once. Many suites OF ROOMS
have been engaged in the hotei pu'iu-
ing and both annexes. o,. Ana
The popularity OF DEER PARK Is que
20 lie SPLENDID location, $500 feet above
the sea level, out OF range OF malaria
and mosoulroes. Every convenience is
, provided for guests. The rooms are
6oiiohtfnl and the cuisine excellent.
The Hotel Ia provided with oil modern
,r,nrovements for comfort; with Bowl
inc Alleys, Billiard Rooms, Iennls
Courts, Golf Links, Swimming Fools,
etc. for amusement. An entirely new
Livery Equipment has been install
DEER PARK Is on the direct line Of
the BaltImore q Ohio between New
York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
inaton. Cincinnati, Louisville, st.
Louis, Wheeling, Columbus and Caic-
AGO having the excellent advantage
~ through yestlbuleA trains from each
Of these cities, with through Pullman
services during the season from ana 70
address w. e. BURWELL, Mana
Ss'' D June il-sspt, /,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
wre.tline with the spanlard,

When Walter Williams, from Column
bus, Miss was in Spain in the sum-
mer Of 1903 he called upon a provin-
cial editor in the interest Of the st.
Louis exposition. The next day the
paper had the following: Walter VIII
liams of the United States purchased
the state Of Louisiana and next year
will give celebration. TO which he In
Vjtes his fellow journalists Of Europe"
Mr.. Williams again called upon the ed
ltor and thoroughly explained matters.
The editor apologized and printed this
correction: Governor Francis Of Mis-
souri, has purchased a large tract OF
land in the Great American desert, and
Walter Williams is here TO invite the
Journalists OF Spain to show which
the governor will give next year" Mr.
williams fed the place, fearful the ed
itor might explain some more.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
w. l.. u. ENDOWMENT

President George H. Denny
made daring proposition to the
Board of Trustees when he SUBJ
mitted plan to raise an addition
al endowment of one million dollars
for Washington and Lee, to be
applied to charging some Of the
departments, creating new ones and
Broadening the scope and efficiency
of the University. The proposition
has been endorsed by the Board
ofTrustees, who expressed sym
patty with the conception, and DR..
Denny is urged to proceed at once,
ueing such means as he deems fit,
expedient and appropriate for
securing the desired endowment.
Acknowledgement William A.
Anderson, a member of the Board
of Trustees. referred to this prOpo-
sition Tuesday night in his
response 10 the toast, "Our Board
of Trustees. He spoke hopefully
of the time when Washington and
Lee would become, as she is destin-
ed to become, great University
of coordinate schools, taking her
rieghtful place among the leading
Universities Of our country. This
sentiment was applauded heartily
by the alumni and friends present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
POLITICS LAST MONDAY

Both Senator Martin and Judge
Mann were pleased with the hearty
reception accorded them last Mon
day by the people of Rockbridge.
Notwithstanding the audience in
she Courthouse was divided as to
preference for the high honor
sought by these two distinguished
Virginians, still their addresses
we're listened to with attentive in
terest.
The voters of ROckbridge, and
Virginia as we'll, are in the
habit of doing their own thinking,
and their ballots are cast accord
ingly. Whatever else they may
be lacking in, one thing they de-
mand and that is fair play. The
man who tries to elevate himself
by pulling down another, right
fully receives the condemnation OF
all good men and true. There
fore, it is to be regretted thai
personalities have been injected
into the Senatorial canvass.
Senator Martins official course
has commended him to Yirginiani
who appreciate fidelity to duty
and an intelligent devotion to the
interests of his constituents. He
has applied prompt business prin-
ciples in his official dealings,
thereby securing for his people
the highest benefits possible, ano
rendering them efficient service
With che experience of past year
be Is, In position to render yet
greater service in the future.
Judge Mann's appeal for highel
moral standards ON the temper
ance issue was heartily responded
TO by many of his hearers. He
reminded his auditors that al
three of the Democratic candidates
for Governor favored the same
policies, except that they did moi
agree on the "Mann BILL" This
issue he stressed, realizing It'll
great Importance to the rural dis
tricts of Virginia, where its in
fuence for good was most felt.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14


Messrs. j. L. McCurdy and
Frank Moore, special commission.
'ers, sold at public auction on the
9th instant the valuable farm Of
which the late Vim. L. McCurdy
died seized, near Cedar Grove,
containing 251 acres. The sue
eessful bidder was MIR. J. Watts
at 80, l10. Mr.. Watts is SON Of
the late Robert d. Watts, but fol
several years has been in the
employ of the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
State Firemcn,a Meetlng

Invitations have been sent out to the
nineteenth annual convention and
tournament Of the Virginia State Fire
mems Association which meets in Har-
risonburg August 10Th. 18th, and 18th.
More than twelve hundred dollars has
been raised for the entertainment and
other expenses o. the gathering,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14

Timber Ridge News and Views
Gazette Correspondence
June 12-It was an occasion OF much
interest on yesterday at the Timber
Ridge Presbyterian church when there
was an addition OF four elders and one
deacon installed into office. The
former, Messrs. w. A. Kinnear (re-
instated after an absence and with
drawaD. Burton Mackey, Geo. w.
Womeldorf and John Goodman. The
latter w. Scott Mackey. This church
now has a working force OF eight
elders and six deacons.
Wheat harvest is now at hand
Some will be cut by Tuesday or
Wednesday OF this week. The improve
ment in the crop for month past Is
quite a comfort to our farmers. None
thick enough on the ground, but all
tall enough to be harvested wlthou
waste, and unusually well-flled
The prospect for hay has not been
worse In many years. Fields that gave
promise Of good crop In early spring
will, many of them, on account of so
much cold and dry weather, scarcely
be worth cutting. Corn is doing fairly
we'll and, as a rule, has been well work
ed but can't make much further prog
ress without rain.
We have now quite spirit OF barn
building. Messrs. Ed. Campbell. w.
P. Weeks and Charles Smith have,
near completion, large bank barns. 1t
is now the prevailing idea among
farmers that no farm Is well equipped
without 4 commodious barn.
We are now having quite a base
ball fad. Two games were played on
Saturday last and plans are laid for
more In the near future regardless oil
the fact OF the pressure OF farm work
at this season.
Our variety club holds regular meet
iDgs every Sunday sorenoon on the
church yard, and although somewhat
interfered with when the hour comes
for Sabbath school exercises, yet, hav
ing a quorum left, the session con
tinues until the time for divine ser
vices, when an adjournment is mad
to meet promptly one week hence
Then all repair to the church Will
minds so full of farming. sheep-rais
ing, current prices, baseball games
neIghhorhood gossip, etc that, to en-
inexperienced in that line, it readii
appears that the two edged sword car
not find place for an entrance.
Much woodworking has been don
during a few weeks past. In man
places lasting Improvement has bee
made, but quite an amount OF none
has been wasted by covering up soil
rocks with loose dirt, that have bee
so covered twice year for possibly
half century, and making dirt drair
that will last only till there Is one wasl
ing rain, as we'll as stirring up dirt o
the sides Of the roads and simply lei
to wash away. So 1t is and so 1t ne
been. but we can reasonably hope IL
something better In the near future.
OCcAsToNAL.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
A new afternoon daily made its

A new afternoon daily made its
first appearance in Richmond Mon
day afternoon, June 9Th. The
name of the paper is The Evening
Journal, and its first issues are
calculated to commend the enter,
prise to public favor. It's twelve
pages are filed with readable news
and its editorials are sparkling
with talent and dignity. W.
welcome The Journal to our table
and wish for it abundant success
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14
Elected Delegates to Louisville

Elected Delegates to Louisville
Lee-JacksOn Camp of Confed-
crate Veterans on Friday elected
delegates to represent them at the
national gathering of the U. c..
V. in Louisville this week. DR.,
Robert j. McBryde, E. A: Moore,
j. P. Moore, w. b. F. Leech and
Col. Dudley Evans. president OF
the Wells Fargo Fxpress Co., of
New York, were elected to repre-
sent them.
The Camp has not recovered ita
equilibrium from the impetus
given it Memorial Day, and added
three names to it's roll, as follows
Frank A. Markli, StauntoD Artil-
lery; Hall A. Lackey, 14th Va.
Cavalry; W. A, Harlow, 44th Va.
Infantry.
Saturday evening the executive
committees of Lee-J ackson and
Frank Paxton Camp of Sons, held
a joint meeting and adjusted ex'
penses incurred on Memorial Day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-06-14

A Missouri Judge has decided
that husbands putting his feet
on a chair, during meals, and his
shoes on the psrlor table, is net q
cause for divorce. 4