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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

mouth of Lake Borgne ready to dc business.
 This looks very much like a repeti tl l ol the scenes in the sea of Japan, The Age-Herald fears, however that the oyster fleet will not prove a match for the mosquito fleet which sails the seas with base at Ship Island. It looks indeed that Admiral Bostwick will be- come the Rojestvensky of the war. while the brave seamen from the nau- tical state of Mississippi will person ate Togo's invincible men.
 Tor is 1t clear that in this war be- tween two sovereign states the federal government can keep it's skirts clear. It is known that the marine hospital service and the revenue cutter WI mona are aiding and abetting Admiral Vardaman, thus rendering the recap ture of the eighteen schooners held by Admiral Vardaman at Ship Island ex- ceedingly hazardous. The men behind the Winonas guns know how to shoot straight. We may all in this way be- come parties to the war now hatching out at the mouth of Lake Borgne over oyster beds, which, by the way, explain no little of the present war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
CALLED BACK.

From the New York Sun.
 From our Lone Star contemporary, the Tyier Democrat, we hear and are glad 10 hear. of our old acquaintance and sin- guar good friend, the Hon. Roger Quarles Mills:
 aThere is talk of his entering the race for governor Colonel Mills is power on the rostrum. Should he and the Hon. Gone Johnson both be in the race and canvass the state, the campaign would be the most brilliant in the history of state politics. It would be conflict or giantN But wouldn't that be joyful?
 It may not be especially joyful for the Hon. Cone Johnson, whose introduction into the giant class seems little pre- mature and may be resented. It would De joyful for Texas, though. and for the rest of the country Mir. Mills is master of clear flashing speech. He puts all ms weight into his blows. There are no re- serves. saving clauses or loopholes of evasion in what he says.
 MT. Mills retired from the Senate in 1s99 He Is believed to be successful in bus mess. The mammon of unrighteousness is thought to have been good to him. We hope so. It is well to see the veteran poli- tician. poor and unstained after more than twenty-five years of public service, now boosted by kindly fortune. Doubt less oil has softened MT Mills disposition, his public disposition, that is to say, of which perhaps little excess of rugged ness and want of allowance for the hon est opinions of others was the chief fault.
 It must be admitted, however. that for tune is at her old whimsies. So many men who thundered loud against wealth have had It poured upon them.
 Well, if MT Mills is forehanded enough to take a new hand in politics, he should be called back. There stands his old foe, the tariff without mark on 1t as yet, although 1t has been the Aunt Sally for so many eager throwers; and many repub- licans are now bowling and hurling at it. Is 1t invulnerable, beyond reach not to be touched?
 Mir Mills is but 73; in his prime; full of old knowledge and of youthful ardor. Can he keep out of "the shndy?"
 The Hon. Cone Johnson should be con- tent with second money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
 BALLAD.
By Thomas Hood

By Thomas Hood.
 She's up and gone, the gracious girl. And robbed my failing years; My blood before was thin and cold, But now 'tis turned to tears;- My shadow falls upon my grave, So near the brink stand, She might have stayed little yet. And led me by the hand. Ay, call her on the barren moor, And call her on the hill; Iris nothing but the heron's cry. And plovers answer shrill. My child Is flown on wilder wings Than they have ever spread. And Imay ever walk a waste That widened when she fled. Full many a thankless child has been, But never one like mine; Her meat was served on plates of gold Her drink was rosy wine. But now she'll share the robins food, And sup the common Till. Before her feet will turn again To meet her fathers will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

A vaudeville star who has recently ar- rived in this country reJoIoes In pair of gold mittens. She ought to have a good hand to draw to.
 Just at present James Hagen Hyde seems to be enjoying what may be termed ..pleasing publicity" He has weathered the Equitable discussion in excellent shape and at Newport Is being showered with attentions by that part of the elite crowd who are destined to figure in fFads and Fancies." A daily schedule of MT. Hyde's activities shows that he plays bit of tennis-"bit" is correct--in the morning with T. suffern Taller. Then he spends an hour with his barber; partic- pates in the noon Casino reception; pays social calls, rides golfward and devotes himself to variety of similar pursuits of equal importance. Among the recent achievements of Mir Hyde which deserves mention is bow which he has but lately perfected. It is said to be worth a trip to Newport just to see Jimmy" Hyde greet a friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Cotton improving.

'rhe cotton crop. around Columbus Ga, looked sorry a month ago. but 1t has come out wonderfully within the past ten days and is now in fine condition" said Col w. c. Lawrence, member or ooV- ernor Terrelrs staff and veteran loco- motive engineer on the Central of Geor- gia. "The recent improvement in the crop reminds me of what one of my grandfathers used to say: Give cotton favorable weather throughout the month of August and the crop will be all right, no matter how poor 1t might have been earlier in the summer
 "rbe peach crop on the line of our road was not as large this summer as usual but taken all in all the farmers have had a prosperous season"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
TOUGH PROPOSITION.

From the Gadsden Journal.
 The Age-Herald proposes that Mayor Ward exterminate the mosquito family in Birmingham. Having once lived in the Magic City we know whereof we speak when we say that The Age-Herald may have good intentions but Is certainly steering his honor up against the real thing. The man who will rid Jones valley of the pest Is entitled to a good medal with an inscription of his own selec- tfon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Mohile Prosperous.

Prof Joseph A. Malone of the faculty of the McGill institute of Mobile arrived in Birmingham yesterday evening. He will spend a week or ten days here as the guest of the Rev. Father Coyle.
 "Mobile Is growing steadily said Fro lessor Malone" and It's trade is expanding in a substantial way. The health condl- lions of the city are excellent this sum mer and there does not seem to be the slightest fear of an outbreak or yellow fever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Great organIst Gone.

who filled the position of ehoir master at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, resigned recently and moved away from Birmingham. said spromi- nent musician. Tn his departure this community loses a great organ player. It is safe to say there are not a half dozen organ virtuosos in New York City equal to MT. Thomas. He was pupil of the late MT. Best of Liverpool, who was one of the most famous organists of the world. Those who failed to attend MT. Thomas recitas at the South Highlands church last winter missed treat in deed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
PREJUDICE AGAINST CIGARETTES

From the New York Herald
 will somebody please throw some light on the prejudice against the cigarette?
 The request is made by the writer of an interesting communication which appears In the column of letters from Herald readers this morning contending that in- juries attributed to cigarette smoking are such as follow abuse of tobacco in any form.
 Prejudice against cigarette smoking has arisen largely from the fact that very cheap and nasty ones made by the billion are distributed into the hands of youths and boys who smoke them offensively in public places-bad paper, bad tobacco and bad manners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
A LA LAWSON.
He bought up houses, land and yachts And had high old time Until they mixed his name up with A combination crime"

It is a dull day when the governor of Mississippi cannot manage to get him- self talked about. In characteristic vein he announces that if Madam Stegomyia" gets into Mississippi she will have to fly high" and the people seem disposed to support his efforts toward preventing the spread of yellow fever The governor of Louisiana also has a small grievance and relations between the two states. along the border line. are anything but har- monious. Of course there will be no seri- ous trouble but the fourishes of the two executives. as Governor Vardaman sug- gests, in true Quixotic fashion, have add ed a comic opera feature to a situation that is undoubtedly serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
A BUM HUSBAND.

From the Memphis scimitar
 A man who was sentenced to be hanged was visited by his wife. who said: My dear. would you like the children to zee you executed?"
 Mo- he replied.
 That's just like you." said she. flor you never wanted the children to have any enjoyment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
oDDNEss OF HUMAN NATURE.

ffofn bfoWHihe mdsh1inc.
 "An here's another funny thing about human natur' that I've noticed,'' said Deacon Blimber. You call fellow mel ancholy cur and he'll flare up and want to fight you; but you can give him a punch in the ribs and say. You're a sad dog, and it'll tickle him jest about alf' to pieces n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 A married mans idea of being Tn heaven is being a bachelor again.
 It makes a girl blush even to nave man ask her to go buggy riding.
 A woman isn't half so crazy to go away in the summer as she is Co have her neighbors not to be able to
 When a girl has her photographs taken it is a sign there is a man she is going to make ask her for one.
 If a woman can't think of anything else to suspect about man of good hap- its she can believe that he may be lead ing a double life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
URN to the old books. It Is true that the life and manners which
 they picture are out of dnta now

9 that the life and manners which
 they picture are out of date now but human nature ls always the same. The humor and satire of the old masters of fiction Is as acceptable today as 1t was when their novels were first publish ed. The characters they drew with such telling strokes have lived through the years with attractiveness undiminlshed and power to charm or repulse not les- sened. Of course, there are other Joys in hseD but one who has never read the teeming pages of "Handy Andy" or Rod erick Random has missed a pleasure that he Is in no position to estimae. In comparison with the popular novel' of today the masterpieces of Fielding, of Smollett. of Samuel Lover and their im- mediate successors are so true to life, so appealing in humanity and so preg- nant with genius that the modern output pales into insignif1cance.
 The '1id" is off at Saratoga and the famous watering place is just now the gambling center of the United States. Since days of old, when the patronage of these cprings changed from comparatively decorous health seekers to what is com monly known as the Sporting element" no other resort in the United States has expressed so much of what Is termed the high life" It Is true that Saratoga has had it's ups and downs and there were times, not very far back, when it would require keen ear to hear the rattle of a chip, but the dark days have been for gotten now and there is a note of stren- uous joyousness in the atmosphere Ac- cording to press correspondents, pungers are having the time of their lives at Saratoga and reckless Americanism is everywhere apparent.
 An Indiana man caught hold of the tail
 of a mule and 1t was only by a merciful dispensation of providence that he is now
 going around minus his right eye Ac- cording to precedent he should have been killed
 It has been demonstrated that a yell low fever panic will make the iazest man move.
 Lovers of the stage who anticipated that there would be an improvement in the output of plays for the coming season are disappointed. There is money in musical fol de rol. consequently this sort of stuff is being prepared on an exten- siye scale The great American play,v like the great American novel" is ap- parently as far away as ever and there Is no reason to believe that either Is soon forthcoming. American playwrights have not "done themselves proud" in the mat ter of elevatng the national drama and the success of many very ordinary plays that are scheduled for next winter is problemateal.
 It is reported that the republicans of Cleveland are thinking of running John D. Rockefeller for mayor. Here is a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

A secretary of healthn has been proposed We don't need a depart ment of health" so much as a healthy condition of affairs in the government departments that are already estab- lished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
TAINTED.
Tainted here, tainted there, Tainted money everywhere. When his moneys without taint, That's no sign the owner aint.

Judge James s. Kelly. who died recent ly at Oxford, Ala, was a rather interest," ing character. Judke Kelly was philos- opher who was well content with life as he found it, and for years wrote letters to the Anniston Hot Blast under the nom de plume of Sam Slim.' Dwelling peace fully and happily amid quiet joys, Sam Slim" was a good exponent of the simple life. He was not blessed with a store of this worlds goods, but had friends and 6 cheerful disposition. No matter how great may be his wealth in money, a man Is poor without these. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Governor Vardaman will not march on the Italian quarters of New Orleans at any rate. He is not ready to face the stegomyia mosquitoes of that lo- cality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Thomas F. Ryan once monopolized the southern limelight, but he and as others have been crowded into the wings by the stegomyia mosquito. a female.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

By their reception of Secretary Taft and his party the Japs proved that they are learning the value ol Yankee en- thusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

An expurgated Pads and Faneies' would not De saleable. Only the full edition Is wanted by the esteemed sub- scribers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

vladivostok is preparing to meet it's inevitable surrender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

If Linevitch assumes the offensive General Chreschchatitzky will it is said, lead the movement. The case is serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Russell Sage, who never took a vaca- ton. will celebrate his S9th birthday next Friday. About all he has gotten out of life IS money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Well, some times l set and think, and then again just set" It is wise every once in awhile to just set"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Luther Burbank is now dreaming about child culture. There is no limit to the audacity of that man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Bulls are no longer dangerous on the farms. The Wall street sort is. how ever, at times very bad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Jimmie Hyde threatens to leave the country. but his leaving does not and can not rise to the dignity of threat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Medical science and the mosquito fever are having a square stand-up fight for the championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The Czar is negotiating for peace both with Japan and his own people, the one being as disgruntled as the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Governor Vardaman believes in meeting duty rather more than half way, especially in the shallow waters of the Mississippi coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

investigations in the agricultural de- partment should be proceeded by a resignation from its head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

M. Witte comes over loaded up with horse-trade talk. If he tells the truth and only the truth no conference is possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Instead of shameful peace the Ozar seems to prefer shameful war The Mikado will accommodate him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The Chicago Record-Herald think the fist of an Atlanta editor is mightie than his pen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

It is not believed that James J. lief fries will be able to stay out of the ring long. He is trying to beat some games out west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Montgomery is still full of calm ness and rumors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

It is reported that Mrs. Rockefeller has been made i'll by cries of tainted money" She, at least. is not to blame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Sergius Witte Is here to speak for himself, and no cable can mutilate his language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

"Fads and Fancies" is consigning New York's smart set to smart beyond all previous experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

If they crowd Colonel Mann too hard he will unlock the safe that is stuffed with scandals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Tn Missouri they are beginning to send the bribed as well as the bribers to the pen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Pennsylvania is the cherry state, but it is trying to forget that it once was the leading Penn state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

New Orleans molasses Is not sub ject to quarantine, no matter how vel low it may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

While the giants of Wall street are sparring there is not a great deal doing among lesser spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The lawyers will now grow fat from the Equitable troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

It will soon be time for the peace commissioners to get together. The world has It's ears to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Senator Depew is taking his cue from the Japs and is not telling what he knows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Alabama's prosperity team" is caus- ing talk. Iron and cotton are hard to beat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Maybe Uncle Henry Watterson in- tends to remain away until democrat is elected President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The peace diplomats are doing as
 much preliminary talking as prize | fis.ters do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Hoch may live to marry another day--several other days for that mat ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The governor of Mississippi and the governor of Louisiana do not speak as they pass by dispensary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Mems shirts should match the but tonhole flower. Verbum sap to the sapheads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

chauncey Depew does not find his press clipping bureau comfort of late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Sir Boil Weevil has been forgotten since Senor Stegomyia made himself SC prominent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

1t is now up to the Jamestown fair tt make itself prominent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Departmental investigations are spreading rapidly in Washington to the suburbs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The New York smart set is smarting fully up to it's pet adjective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Penrose and Durham are cold-should- cred at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The department of agriculture is be coming seedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

chance for the oil king to prove that he has friend or two, despite Miss Tar bells indictment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

The Czar says there will be mo hu- peace,' but he may not know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

J. P. Morgan is home again and 1 associating with plain people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

TAKES MONEY. He tried to lead high life But some one called his bluff; Although he was in earnest, Ho did not have enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

It has been demonstrated that a yell low fever panic will make the laziest man move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

An Indiana man caught hold of the tail of mule and 1t was only by merciful dspensation of providence that he is now going around minus his right eye.- Ac- cording to precedent he should have been killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, 1421 c street, N ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

It is reported that the republicans of Cleveland are thinking of running John D. Rockefeller for mayor. Here is a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
FIRE THREATENS THE
CENTER 0f PH0[BUs
Whisky Barrel Explodes and
Endangers Firernen's
Lives.

Especial to The Times Dspatch)
Is NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Nov. Attire
In the business center of Phoebus to-day
threatened to destroy the town, but was
brought under control after 1t had burn
ed the cook-shop run by Alexander Smith,
In which II started and had Quilted Ed
ney's saloon and Lcneskey's shoe-shop.
THE total loss will amount to seven thou
sand dollars, largely covered by insur-
ance The IRE Is believed to have origi-
mated from Il gasoline stove In the cook
shop While the saloon was burning a
down the side walls of tho building. There
were n number of narrow escapes from
death on the part Of 1relnen fighting the
blaze .3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
REAL EsTATE--For Sale.
Do 1t NoWNl

So per month, Will start you. Five per
cent. per nnntir,, simple Interest, payable
monthly. Payments less than rent. The
business mans investment proposition.
The renters opportunity to own his
home. we have no mortgage on to-
morrow. Consult sclf-intcrest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
$4,000 Fire in New Orleans.

(By Associated Press.)
NEW ORLEANS, November 4.-.Davfd
Bernhard e Co.'S paint store, No. d26
Camp street, was destroyed by fire
which threatened the heart of the bus
mess district tonight. The stock was
valued at $4,000, aud Insurance 100000.
James Swabrick's grocery store, ndjoin-
Ing. was also badly damaged. Tho total
loss will be probably $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
New Moving Pictures.

The following new moving pictures Will
be shown in the big rink all next week:
a"Caseys Dream ''Baby's Bath. sAt
Mukden." Fireworks" Vintage Time
Hungry Child" Dance Plastique,'
"Burglars at Work, !" Fantastic Fishing"
Barcelona by Night Kitten and Pup
pies 1.-THE Maniac Chase. 1.-THE Greedy
Cat.t" The Small Smoker. ".The I|lpsy
Man" "The Ex-Convict."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
CHURCH NOTICE.

~ l,HRIsTIAN sCIENClI
FIRST CHURCH or CHRIST,
scihNTIsr-serylc VIII be held LIN
Helvidere Hal, 49, " Nm Main , Street. Sun
day morning ~ u o ;, ok subject, Nor
s;31 O'clock. The readng-room is located
in Room 90, Chamber or Commerce.. and
Is open every week day afternoon from =
Until G. All are cordially lny!ted, po.n 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
wilmington. N. G., Nov. Q. 1906
Office of the Treasurer.

4VVV. q,
4 Office OF the Treasurer,
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF All
COMPANY have declared a dividend OF
,,ttwo and one half per cent, on the Pre-
ferred Capital Stock OF that company;
dividend due and payable; at the office
Of the Treasurer az WR "a. OF; n g,
transfer books were closed November
/. 1906, and will stand closed until Mo-
vember 10, 1906, both dates inclusive.
JAMES II. POST,
}#4& SHis TreQ Surer,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-05
Will Meet Monday.

The Council committee which conducted
all arrangements for the entertainment
Of President Roosevelt upon his recent
visit to the city. and which was to hpld
Its final meeting last evening, failedssto
secure a quorum The committee has
been called sfo, I 80 r. NJ. to-n1orrow vs. tt$ VA