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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
Shreveport Baseball.

Shreveport most assuredly has first
division baseball team this year and the
fans feel confident that our team will
finish in the first or second place" said
r. S. Washburn state manager of the
New York Life Insurance company, with
headquarters at Shreveport, who passed
through Birmingham yesterday en- route
to Atlanta where he goes to attend
meeting of the state managers of the
New York Life company of the southern
division. 1.-THE baseball lovers have faith
in Manager Gilks and are giving him their
loyal support. The attendance of the
games in our city this year promises to
be better than it has ever been.
Shreveport is prospecting along every
line and the business is good in every
channel of trade
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
About Persons.

J. Fall Robertson of Cropwell is stopping
at the Morris.
A. d. Brown of New York is at the
Morris.
Morris.
E. j. wynne and ]. w. Murphy of Co.
lumbus, Ca, are registered at the Morris.
]. B. Davidson of Horse Creek is at the
Metropolitan.
Col. Abe Levy of Nashville is at the
Metropolitan.
Jack Hardy Of Memphis is at the St.
Nicholas.
E. w. Ward. member of well-known
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
QUEER LOT OF NAMES.

FROM Fuel.
Miss Death was brought to the Ger
man hospital In Philadelphia to be oper-
ated upon for appendicitis. She was a
daughter she said, of an undertaken.
The surgeons name who was chosen to
perform the operation was Dye-Dr.
Frank Hackett Dye.
When the operation was over Miss
Death was placed in charge of two nurses.
Miss Payne is the day nurse. Miss
Grone is the night nurse. The patient re-
covered rapidly, and in short time babe
good-by to DR.. Dye, Mss Payne and Miss
Grone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
GERMAN DOCTOR SAYS
AMERICANS DIE YOUNG

tending the average term of human life
and extending it at the same time that
the general activity and productivity are
peing increased And for that matter
the nervous haste" of Americans is
generally exaggerated by Europeans.
They see Broadway in this city. and
state street and La Sale street in Chi
cago, and imagine that all America is
that way. Kipling. who had seen moro
of the country, gave it as his oninion
that III do 1t when I git around to it,
was the deliberate motto of more Ameri-
cans than is commonly opposed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
WINS AT LAST.

From the New York World.
Mrs. Donald Mclean, after wears of
struggling against powerful Influences.
has been elected president general of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
The persistent woman, like the persistent
man, usually wins.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
THE AeE-HERALD's cARTooNlsT.

From the Huntsville Republican.
One of the eleverest cartoonsts we ever
saw is now doing time on the Age Herald
and his cartoon on the farmers planting
cotton illustrates the situation the best
we have ever seen. To travel through
the country you will fully realize the
truthfulness of the cartoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
A LIVING EXAMPLE,

From Harpers Weekly.
A professor of natural history who was
delivering a lecture to his class on the
rhinoceros noticed that the attention of
the students was wandering
Gentlemen" he said sternly. ''if you
expect to realize the remarkably hideous
nature of this beast you must keep your
eyes fixed on me-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
OE REAL IMPORTANCE

From the Chicago Record Herald
Taft is big man and Shonts Is a big
man, but neither of them can expect
to cut much of a figure in the public's
estimation now that the pitcher who Is
able to control the spit ball is operating
in the box
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
lg" is the word in Panama.
GUILE COAST cAvAlRE

From the Pensacola Journal
Russian caviare comes from Sandusky,
O.-Asc- Herald
Not all of 1t. The gulf coast also sup
plies some of the genuine Russian arti-
Gle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
All He Wanted.

From the Albany Journal
The Missouri democrat who expressed
no regret at the loss of his eyesight, re-
marked that he had seen Missouri go re-
publican. and guessed that it was all he
wanted to see
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

An umpire has right to have COM
mon sense, but President Kavanaugh
seems to prefer those who have none. He
should pull Mr.. Bassett in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Bob cats are also hunted by the presi-
Dental party. A bob cat is unknown in
the effete east. but the midnight serenad-
ing cat is at home in that section.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

President C.tstros bluff has been re-
ceived with Indifference or humor. and
it's author is full of wrath
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Jimmy Hyde has been likened to Harry
Lehr and it Is a matter of great doubt
as to which is the injured party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The President does not find many bears
in Colorado Unlike the politicians of
that state the bears do not go about
hunting trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
In the Spring.


FTUm Il1e.
Cant I go out in the back yard and
play in the garden, mamma?''
Certainly not, child You must stay In
and study your nature books"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The beef trust is forcing up prices of
meat in Kansas. and the oil trust is fcrc-
ing down the price of cru lie oil. The
consumer is hit a-coming ana a-gwlne
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24
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THE WORLDS COAL.

From the New York World.
The British Royal Commission on
Coal Supplies cites NJ Loze's estimate
of the coal areas of the world still I'M
worked. The lisl runs:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Dr. Pearsons is not the understudy of
either Carnegie or Rockefeller. He acts
independently and intelligently.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

At the rate at which migrants are
now pouring into the United States, we
will soon be able to ignore the menace
Of race suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton inherited fighting blood, and they
used it in their recent convention at
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

President Harper of the University of
Chicago has radium-eoated bolt in his
person which is expected to prove Won
der-worker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Jimmy Hyde considers Ii cruel to cut
him off from a free use of the policy
holders money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The United States drinks more cups
that cheer but do not inebriate than any
other country in the world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Up north young folks begin to think
marriage will be failure If there IS 10
SGT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

James ]. Jefries continues to pose as
the modern Alexander. He will probably
die in bed with the championship belt
hung up in a closet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Jimmy Hyde should have sent his resig-
nation along with that resolution of his.
When he confessed he should also have
resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24


In this statement Siberia, Central Asia
and Africa are omitted, so that the total
coal area of the globe must. it is thought.
be at least 100000 square miles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

When Togo is good and rsody he will
let Rojestvensky know where he is and
what he desires
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Rockefeller does not need a church tele-
phone In order to hear what the preach
ers are saying about him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Hoch and Nan Patterson are both on
trial, and news from Rojestvensky is not
missed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The American hen is trying to help
consumers in their contest with the beef
trust.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Dowie is coming back and his creditors
are warming up Tor an active campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The icebergs scorn the ships which OBJ
struct their navigation in the wide wide
sea-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

fR1@
the modern Alexander He will probably
die in bed with the championship belt
hung up in a closet.
The President does not find many bears
In Colorado Unlike the politicians of
that state the bears do not go about
hunting trouble
At the rate at which migrants are
now pouring into the United States. we
will soon be able to ignore the menace
of race suicide.
-..--
The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton inherited fighting blood, and they
used it in their recent convention at
Washington.
President Harper of the University of
Chicago has radium-eoated bolt in his
person which is expected to prove a won
der-worker.
Jimmy Hyde should have sent his resig-
nation along with that resolution of his.
When he confessed he should also have
resigned
Up north young folks begin to think
marriage will be a failure If there IS To
be no Niagara Falls to go to at the out
set.
Rockefeller does not need a church tele-
phone in order to hear what the preach
ers are saying about him.
When Togo is good and rody he will
let Rojestvensky know whtrc he is and
what he desires.
Jimmy Hyde considers it cruel to cut
him off from a free use of the policy
holders money.
Hoch and Nan Patterson are both ON
trial. and news from Rojestvensky is not
missed.
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The American hen is trying to help
consumers in their contest with the beef
trust
- -s.---
The icebergs scorn the ships which OBJ
struct their navigation in the wide wide
sea.
The Doliver presidential boom is in the
hands of Congressman Lands of Indiana.
---..-----------
The insured In this country are ascer-
tanning how they have been gold-bric,xed
-.s.--
1t is deereed that Pittsburg is to be
spelled with an a." thus pittsburgh"
---"s-
The coveted seat of the season is In
the grandstand where baseball is king
President Roosevelt is leading the
savage instead of the simple life.
Jimmy Hyde must begin to feel that
he gave one party too many
The anvil chorus is already heard in
Montgomery baseball circles.
Z. II. Hartman is a railroad magnate
who does not look the part
--s.-
Rojestvensky stopped In Kamranh bay
to take on coal and nerve.
The Wisconsin. legislature is about to
levy a tax on bachelors.
Mayor Dunno of Chicago is an Irishman.
a father and a fighter.
-s.
Henry Watterson was really impressed
by the bay of Naples.
1t is not yet proven who killed that
Colorado bear.
The French ports made Rojestvensky's
trip possible.
james Henry Hyde is the most pictured
of men.
---s.----
Birmingham looks like a pennant win
ner.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The Dolliver presidential boom is in the
hands of Congressman Lands of Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The insured In this country are aseer-
tanning how they have been gold-brieled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

1t is not yet proven who killed that
Colorado bear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The French ports made Rojestvensky's
Trip possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

1t is deereed that Pittsburg is to be
spelled with an H. thus Pittsburgh
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Henry watterson was really impressed
by the bay of Naples.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

james Henry Hyde is the most pictured
of men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The coveted seat of the season is In
the grandstand where baseball is king
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Entered a the Birmingham. Ala.' post.
office as seoond-class matter under ACT
of Congress, March S. 1874
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Mayor Dunno of Chicago is an Irishman
a father and a fighter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

L, II. Russ. NJ. w. Carlisle and w. E.
Jordan are the only authorize. travelling
representatives of The Age-Herald In Its
circulation department
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Birmingham looks like a pennant win
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

The Wisconsin, legislature is about to
levy a tax on bachelors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

President Roosevelt is leading the
savage instead of the simple life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-24

Z. II. Hartman is railroad magnat,
who does not look the part.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

There is so much trouble in the
world that yours is OF the 10. 90 ant
80 order.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
CLOsEOFC CONFERENCE.
Farewell Service VIII b, Held al,
O'clock Tonight.
THREE SPECIAL MEETINGS
Addresses to Men, older Boys and
Younger Boys This Afternoon-In.
;eresting Sessions and Visit to Ship.
shipyard During Second Day.

a farewell service at the Ncwpo,t
News Baptist church at 9:lJ O'Clock
tonight will mark the close OF the
first annual boys conference of the
Young Mems Christian Association
OF Virginia and tomorrow morning
The delegates will leave for their re-
spective homes. 1t is very probable
that tho Norfolk and Portsmouth dele.
gates will return home OH the late
boat tonight.
The second DAYS session of the CON
1crcnce opened in the Newport News
Baptist church yesterday morning at
$50 o'clock. with devotional and
praise service conducted by Mir. A.
NJ. Clcmcncc. There was Il very good
attendance and following the eXer-
cises Joseph b. Earnest. Jr., OF Nor
folk. read an interesting paper on
The Real Purpose of the BOYS De-
partment and How This May Be Ac.
complished" The paper showed care.
full preparation and the readers thor
ough knowledge of the work of the
boys department.
After the reading of the paper
there was an open discussion OF the
subject by the delegates. The dis.
cussion was led by Mr.. A NJ. Chesiey,
OF Washington. and many instructive
points were brought out by the leader
and delegates.
AT 1915 o'clock Chester Marklc.'.
OF Roanoke, read paper Oh Clubs
That Are Worth While in the Aver.
age Department" and following the
reading MIR. Charles r. Scott. q.
Newark. n. j., led a discussion OH the
subject and number of the dele
gates made short addresses on clubs
In the boys department
MIR. L. NJ. Robinson led an open par.
lament At 1895 o'clock, all the dele.
gates participating. This was ono OF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
Pet. That Cannot walk.

In oriental countries it is customary
to have valuable fish as household
pets, i'll tile same way as we have
cats and dogs. and IN almost every
house IN Japan one can find Jars con.
tanning some fine specimens Japanese
mobiles have. large acQuaria. in which
are to be found species OF odd and
curious fish that have been bred and
cultivated for the last 500 years and
more. In China the paradise fish is 4
good example of the result of careful
cultivation, for 1t is nowhere found in
wild state and is remarkable for its
colors, which surpass in beauty those
Of any other fish extant. Another
household pet is the Chinese comet
goldfish. which is equipped with i'm
mense caudal fins that spread out Ike
sails when the creature is swimming
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
Pat on the Brake.

If the people about you are carrying
on their business or tl,eir benevolence
ut pace which drains tho life ont OF
you. resolutely take 4 slower pace; be
called laggard, make less money, ac-
complish less work than they, but be
what you were meant TO be and can
be. You have your natural limit OF
power as much as IN engine--ten
horsepower, or twenty. or hundred.
You arc fit to do certain kinds OF work,
ind you need certain kind and
Amount Of fuel and Il certain kind OF
handling George s. Merriam.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
FAVORiTE STOVES AND
RANGES.

Consult us ana investigate the
unsolicited testimonials Of hun
dreds ri pleased customers in
your own city. as tn the merits
and coal saving properties OF this
world-famed stove. Absolutely
the only heating stove that has
milled fittings. all doors are mill.
el and fit as project as your
watch case. Ask any machinist
what that means as to The saving
OF coal? and see what his answer
Will be. We personally guarantee
that you can heat more space with
from ono-third to Onc-half the fuel
used on other stoves or yout.
money back. Mr. Man. use Your
brain and figure it out. BE not a
slave 10 your coal dealer. but save
the eternal leak in your pocket
hook and labor by investigating
facts and figures. Remember all
stoves are not alike and there is
no other stove that will give you
that even heat that the "Favorite"
Heater will, from $3.50 ND To
$4,000. Other cheaper makes from
$3.50 up.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

Owing to the unfavorable weather
conditions the cue of door game;
which were 10 hare been held Oh tho
Ca*inc. were called Off.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
The Rest Guide to Reading.

OF all the gifts al older brother or
lister can confer upon younger child
none can compare with the taste for
good reading. II Is an easy matter for
.he elder 10 bring the right book TO the
little reader at the right time, and no
lasting benefit can be given with so
little effort. See that you are able to
act as wise guide When the little
brothers or sisters hand is put 80 con-
iidingly in y0nrs.-St. Nicholas
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
consiatept.

Biobbs-Wigwag is always going to
law about something. Slobbs-Thats
right. He's even going TO marry girl
named Sue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
Near Washinaton Avenue

Good Groom dwelling, With enamel
bath. nicely papered rooms. southern
exposure. Price in fee only. $3.50.
HELMS. MARYE. BOYENTON &c
CHAPLIN. Inc, real estate, insurance.
loans and Investment bonds. 11-2G.Gt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

Nothing serves better to illustrate
mans character than the things which,
he finds ridiculous. Goethe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

4 curiosity In the shape OF puff
ball MS big rs mans head is OH ex-
nibition In store ct Bowdolnliam. Me-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
CHlFFONIERS.

Made OF solid oak. five deep
drawers. brass handles, 12X24 inch
French plate mirror. nicely finish
ed. 4 rare bargain. 60 In
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
Program for Today.

Following is the program for to-
day, the last day OF the conference.
1000 a. m.-Preparaotry service.
association building, Mr.. Charles r.
Scot.
1900 a. m.-Regular church serv-
ices.
$3.50 p. m.-Meeting, boys IL to II.
Thirtieth street Christian church. AIr.
Charles Il. Scott
$3.50 p. m.-Mccting. boys II to
II, association hall Mr.. f. NJ. Roll
inson.
$3.50 p. m.-Men's Meeting, First
Baptist church. State Secretary l.. A.
Coulter.
500 p. Platform meetings in
churches.
OILS D. m.-Farewell service n
Newport News Baptist church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26


sessions of yesterday. &
At 11:20 o'clock tho delegates left
tho church and visited the shipyard,
where Mr.. Joe Rowbottom. of the
local association, showed the visiting
delegates the shops and works where
some of the great warshiEs of the
American navy have been built and
arc building. The visit proved to
be OF great interest TO most of the
boys who had never seen shpyard
before.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session began with
devotional services at the Newport
News Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock.
The services were conducted by Mr..
ii. c. Snead and were attended by
good sized audience.
AT 2:45 o'clock John Hamilton, OF
this city. read an instructive and in
teresting paper on the subject. "Es-
sential Elements OF Success in
Boys Bible Classes The paper was
one of the best delivered and was cn-
joycd b" the entire audience. Follow
ing the reading Mr.. L. NJ Robinson
led another open discussion in which
most OF the delegates participated.
AT 3:i5 o'clock an open parliament
was held and at o'clock, State See
rotary l.. ~. Coulter delivered q short
address on the subject, What Are
You Going TO Do About It,"
Local Team Wins.
AT i:15 o'clock the boys' team OF
the local association and a team com
posed of five OF the Richmond dele
gates played a game OF basketball in
tho association gymnasium. A large
crowd OF basketball enthusiasts
witnessed the game and they saw Il
clever exhibition OF the sport. The
Richmond boys were exceptionally
fast and they played well. but were
unable to- overcome the superior
weight of The locals. who won the
game by the score OF 16 to To-
Tho following was tho line IN OF
the teams:
Newport News. Richmond.
RowbottCm ...... Simpson
Center.
Cottrell OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Niles
Right forward
al-lidE IIlntOn
Left forward
Gale Brock
Right guard.
j liamllton .--............ Philips
Left guard.
Owing to the unfavorable weather
| conditions the CUE OF door game;
which were 10 hare been held Oh tho
C'*inc. were called off.
Night Session.
'fhe night session of the conference
| opo ned at the Newport News DaD;iat
J church at O'clock with devotional
| and praise services conducted by AZ.
/. :. Vance. who took the place Gf
Mr.. j. p. Stuhhs who was unable
to be present AT SIS O'Clock Row.
George w. Hinckley delivered mr. al.
dress on the subject, Some Things
and Every Boys Department Should
ana Every boys department CnGld
! Do" The address was well received
by the. large audience which attended
the meeting in spite OF the unfavor.
able weather.
Program for Today.
Following is the program for to-
| -, ~ -.
| 1000 n. m.-Preparaotry service.
association building. Mr.. Charles II.
Scot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
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