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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
THE LAST DAISY.

By George Carey. All dusty faced beside the lane That winds along the upland wold- Where sky and earth are blue and
 gold She sways, last of the daisy chain That girdled hill and dale and dune Throughout the mad sweet days or
 June. Fled are her gladsome, wayward moods' Yet see her bravely beck and nod To sumach and to golden rod, Whose mystic mother Autumn prooos In gown of amethyst flung far Der wood and headland, glen and
 scar wistfully toward the dying sun. Look how she yearns in piteous plea For one last kiss, OCT vale and lea Swathed in the shroud that dusk has
 spun
 In misty lowlands, fade from sight And frosts creep shuddering down the
 night Like to some dwarfed and withersd
 child,
 Born when her parents youth has
 flown.
 She droops unwelcome, pale and lone. Dreaming of dead springs. of the wild Lush meadows where her sisters swung Ten million strong when June waa
 young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Pure Water.

1T was glad to read the statement in The Age-Hera1d that there had been no sickness at the Orphans home at East Lake and that not single death had occurred at that institution" remarked a prominent citizen.
 'As the home has been in existence two years, naturally inquired into the sani- tary conditions that made for health. was told that the orphanage was sup piled with city water. This fact, taken with the high elevation of the home, easily accounted for the healthfulness of the institution. The splendid report of the citizens committee on Birmingham's S water supply was convincing, but 1t will be even more telling if postscript Is added that eighty odd orphans drink na- lures beverage supplied from the water works company's filtration plant and thrive on 1t. Not single death Not a single case of serious Illness! This Is a great record for an orphanage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
LEROY DEFEATED.
Worlds Tennis Champion Beaten By
 Miss May Sutton.

Cincinnati, August 2S.-The surprise O. the tennis tournament came this afternoon, when Miss May Sutton, champion woman tennis player of Eng lar and America, succeeded in defeat ing Robert Leroy in one set and almost defeated him in a second. Leroy Is in tercollegiate champion, New York champion and worlds champion at in- door tennis. The game, however, was not on the regular schedule, being en- tirely an exhibition affair. In the first set Miss Sutton was given handicap and defeated Leroy, 6-1; but in the sec ond, playing without handicap, she was defeated, GA.
 In all, twenty-five matches were pulled off today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Woodward's Action.

'I regret" said an ex-Atlantian yes terday, that Mayor Jim Woodward was caught off the water wagon in Toledo, for Jim is a clever fellow and capable mayor He will not however stay on the water wagon. Year in and year out it Is best to have man like George B. Ward who never indulges freely
 Tt is a mistake, however" he went on to say, to think that Woodward will be impeached and removed from office He has the masses behind him, and l doubt if any impeachment proceedings will be begun.
 "Jim Woodward cannot be reelected because the charter forbids it. Some one else must serve term, and then perhaps Woodward will secure third term. Stranger things have happened. The masses believe in him and trust him. and the Toledo incident will not rob him of their support"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Rural Route Established.

Washington. August s.-tspecial)- Rural free delivery route No 1 has been ordered established November at Yates. Tallapoosa county, sewing 546 people and 130 houses.
 Rural carriers appointed: Brownsboro, Route 1, Robert H. Webster. carrier, John w. Eadler, substitute; Glen Allen, Route 1. William O. Smith, carrier, Marvin E. Smith. substitute; Opelika, Route 1, Will liam D. Floyd, carrier, William F Good en, substitute, Sulligent, Route 2, John K. Thomas, carrier. Samuel Johnson, sub stitute Route 8, William Aa Thompson, carrier, Charles B. Thompson, substi- tute; Webb. Route 1, George L. Smith, carrier. Joe Strickland. substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Business Prosperous.

"Business conditions fin Birmingham l,nve heen remarkably satisfactory this summer" said J. B. Cobbs, the banker. Indeed, I do not recall a summer when trade was so prosperous. The fact is the mercantile business, wholesale and retail. has been phenomenally brisk. and the outlook for fall trade is uncommonly bright. This is going to be a record year in industrial and commercial cir cles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
THIRTEENTH ROUND BEGUN.
International Chessmasters Battle
 valiantIy at Barmen, Germany.

Barmen, Germany, August S.-The thirteenth round of the international chessmssters tournament began today. Four games of the regular round were concluded during the morning session. Janowslxi drew his game with Maroczy, schlecter won from Bardelben, Leon- hardt defeated Berger. and Suechling stood against Burn. The game between Tschigorin and Janowski, adjourned from the eleventh round, was also concluded, resulting In a draw
 In the afternoon the following addition al results were recorded:
 Marshall drew with Alapin, John beat Mieses, Tschigorin beat Gotschalk, and Wolf and Bernstein drew. The game be- tween John and Bardelben adjourned from the tenth round was won by John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
MckInnon Better.

q know that all of Paul McKinnon's s friends will be glad to know that he Is much better" said l.. B. Washington, travelling passenger agent of the Frisco yesterday. "A letter has been received from Mrs McKinnon stating that her hus- band had not suffered a hemorrhage in eighteen days and that his general condi- tion seemed much improved.
 MT. McKinnon is one of the most popu- lar railroad men in Alabama and hun dreds of people stop me and ask how he Is Today I have been able to give them good news and every one expressed them selves as being glad. He went to Colorado several weeks ago on account of his health."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Senator Pettus Here.

Senator D. ". Pettus accompanied by Mrs. M. L. Pettus and Mrs. W. N. Lacey, arrived in Birmingham last night from Hot Springs, N. C., where they have been spending a fortnight
 The Senator Is looking uncommony well. The sight of him should set at rest for some time all talk about a vacancy in his seat In the United States Senate. In the words of popular song, he Is Just as young as he used to be- His arrival here last night was as 1t always is, an Interesting occasion and though he was somewhat fatigued after a long trip, he was detained long in the lobby of the hotel by scores of friends who called to pay him the tribute of their respect and admiration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
GUESTS OF 'LEGARDO.
Secretary Taft's Party Will Be Enter
 talned By Commissioner.

Manila, August 2s.-Secretary Taft Miss Roosevelt and Miss Mabel Board man during the rest of their stay here will be the guests of Commissioner Le- gardo, who will entertain them according to native custom.
 On Tuesday Commissioner Legardo will give a farewell reception in honor of the American party, and the same night Congressman Bourke Cochran will lec- ture at the dispensary of St. Pauls hos pital on the subject of the Sole Unfail- ing Fountain of Prosperity"
 The sale of seats has been unprece- dented.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A girl is always wanting yellow hair unless she has it.
 A girl is altogether too clever when she lets a man know it.
 A girl is mighty cunning to make a man think she thinks he is funner than he thinks he is
 If a man asks a girl the color of her baby sisters eyes she runs and tells her mother he Is trying to propose to her.
 When a man stays home every night 1t is sign that either he has to get up early in the morning or thinks he is economizing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
SENSATION IN PENSACOLA.
Secretary of the Chamber of Com
 merce Attacks the Mayor.

Pensacola, Fla, August 2S.-Another municipal sensation was sprung here to- day when in the presence of a number of people on Palifox street Secretary w. c. Jones of the chamber of commerce, formerly city clerk, upbraIded Mayor Bliss because he did not sign the new ordi- nance separating whites and negroes on the street cars.
 The mayor called the other a liar" and the latter struck at him with his clinched fist. Jones later went to the police to surrender, when he met Mayor Bliss and after an exchange of words dealt the mayor a blow on the jaw. which felled him. Jones and the mayor will be tried tomorrow.
 The statement of Mayor Bliss that he had not signed the ordinance was be- cause he desired to investigate its con- stitutionality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
OBJECT TO SALOON.
Complaint of Objectionable Place on
 Eighteenth Street and Avenue B.

Real estate firms of Birmingham which own and act as agents for property in the neighborhood of Avenue B and Eigh- teenth street have made complaint to the police department that the neighbor- hood is annoyed by the negroes who loaf around a saloon on that corner.
 Chief Wier stated yesterday that he probably would ask the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for a revocation of the license of the saloon. Chief Wier said the place had been frequently reported to him, but no one connected with the place had been caught violating the law.
 It is stated in the complaint that there are always men and women on the look out and when policemen appear they scatter and cease to violate the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
FOUR MEN KILLED.
Engine Runs Away Down Steep Grade
 In California.

Willets. Cal. August 2s.-Four men were killed and several injuredGn rail- road wreck on the California Northwest ern near Sherwood Junction today.
 The engineer, with his crew, was bring ing his engine down steep grade when suddenly the engine began to slide In reversing the engineer lost control of the engine. and the engine jumped the track and fell on it's side.
 Engineer Lucas was caught under the engine and killed. W. Higgins. H. Stol- necker and O. Lonnett were scalded to death by steam from the broken pipes of the engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Mrs. June Johnson Drowned.

New York. August 2s.-Mrs. June John son of Little Rock, Ark, magazine con tributor, who wrote under the nom de plume of Helen Dixie Johnson, was drowned while bathing at Coney Island today. Mrs. Johnson entered the water during the forenoon. and as there were few other bathers at the time no one mo- ticed her disappearance. Her bodx was found some distance out to sea about 3 O clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Fire Loss ssoo.o GOO.

Johnstown, Pa, August 2S.-The build ing and stock of the Pennsylvania Traf- fic company. which operates the largest department store in thls city, are a to- tai loss as the result of a fire that start tai loss as the result of a fire that strat- some refuse near the elevator shaft in one of the wings of the buildings The estimated loss is s5OO,O0o. which Is almost covered by insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
LlNcoLN's BIRTHPLACE SOLD
Farm of 110 Acres In Kentucky Brins
 $3600.

Hodgenville, Ky. August 2S.-Abraham Lincoln's birth place. a 110-acre farm, was today sold at auction to R. J. Collier of New York. representing E.. J. McDermott. a Louisville lawyer. who probably bought it as an investment. The price paid for It. s3600, is not more than it would bring for farming purposes.
 The property was sold by order of court in the bankruptcy case Nof A. w. Den nette of New York. who had purchased 1t fifteen years ago from the Creal family. into whose hands 1t came at the time the Lincoln family removed from the state
 Beside MT McDermott, John E. Burton of Philadelphia and w. D. Frost of Chi cago were bidders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Governor Cox Leaves Tracy City.

Nashville Tenn, August 2S.-Gov- ernor Cox returned tonight from Tracy City, where striking union miners are threatening trouble. He expressed him. self as hopeful that the worst is over. No attempt was made today to reopen the mine over which bloodshed Thurs- day occurred, and the day passed quiet ly with both strikers and soldiers. A provost guard is doing duty in Tracy City, and company of men is kept on the surrouding hills on outpost duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Bananas and the Foyer.

Dr. J. N. Thomas is in charge of the quarantine station at the mouth of the Mississippi river, and it is his duty to inspect steamers as they arrive in the river bound to New Orleans. Out of his experience he thus speaks:
 Fruit trade with Colon should be pro- hibited. If 1t was stopped yellow fever could more easily be prevented from land ing on southern coasts. Colon has all ways been a danger point. No fruit ship should ever be allowed to go to Colon and then come to any southern port, Leave out Colon and there would be lit- vessels"
 Here is man who speaks whereof he knows, and what he says fits Mobile as well as it does New Orleans. He in fact. includes Mobile and all other southern ports in his statement. It will scarcely be claimed that Dr. Thomas does not know the dangers involved in the coming in of fruit ships, especially from Colon. He knows more about such ships and the infection they bring than any other man along the gulf coast His actual personal expert ence outruns that of any other man, and the members of the next legislature of Alabama should invite him to come before them if they want to know what dangers the fruit ships bring in hot weather to millions of Alabamians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Widow of Major Johnson.

Little Rock, Ark. August 2S.-Mrs. June Johnson, who was drowned today at Coney Island, was the widow of Maj. Junius Johnson, who died in camp at Anniston, Ala, in 1898, and sister-in-law of Allen N. Johnson. banker and one of the leading business men of Arkansas. who died here Saturday night and was buried here today. Mrs. Johnson was Miss Helen Dalgleish of San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Club Directory.

"All members of the commercial club said one prominent in the direction of its affairs last night should be grateful to Secretary Babb for the convenient and att tractive directory of the club he has re- gently gotten up and circulated.
 'The directory contains the names and addresses of Birmingham's representa- tive citizens-those who are giving im- pulse and direction to it's life. It can be easily carried in ones pocket and will be found invaluable as book of ready ref erence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Boys EIaht Over Girl.

Beuford, Ga. August 2S-As the re- suit of a shooting affray last night near Level Creek church, about four miles from here, Coleman Suddeth is dead, and Clifford Brogdon will probably die. The quarrel is said to have arisen over a girl to whom both boys were paying at tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
About Persons.

R. l.. O'Nea of Huntsville is at the Morris.
 L. c. Fuller of Huntsville Is in the city,
 Marshall J. Wellborn of New Orleans is registered at the Norris.
 The Rev. Dr. John D. Keith of Conley. Ga. was here yesterday.
 C. F. Hopkins of Mobile is at the Nor ris.
 J. s. Dowdell of Montgomery was in Birmingham yesterday.
 B. L. stallworth of Evergreen. Ala. is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
CTYITEMS

Moore Retums.-Alderman Walter Moore and his family. with the excep- ton of Walter Moore, Jr., has returned from a trip to Colorado.
 Conner is Back.-B. B. Conner, candi- date for governor, returned from Tate Springs yesterday. He has been an vacation of couple of weeks. Board of Trade.-The monthly meet ing of the Board of Trade will be held next tuesday at 1 o'clock in the rooms of the board in the First National bank building.
 Fulenwider Back.--A. l.. Fulenwider returned yesterday from Watch Hill, R. l., where he has been on a short va | cation. Mrs. Fulenwider and the chill l dren are at Watch Hill spending the summer. They will probably return to Birmingham about September Is. Representative Changes.-F. P. Dun | ham, who has been representing the Oklahoma Vinegar company in this state for several years, has resigned his position and accepted the position of manager of salesmen for the Birming. gar company
 Goes to conventon.-George ABlinn, Jr., has gone east to attend the Ma tional Laundrymen,s convention He wnl visit Philadelphia, New York and Washington. After inspecting the best | laundriesin the three cities he will buy a line of the most modern machinery for the addition to the plant of the | Excelsior Laundry company. 1 Grand Larceny Charge.-F. M. Wil- son, white man, 52 years old, was l placed in the county Jail yesterday on a charge of grand larceny. The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff w. s. Pat 1 ton on warrant from the mayors court of Bessemer. The bond was fixed at $200, which Wilson was unable to make.
 Deputy Cole Resigns.-Deputy Sher- if William s. Cole, who has been con nected with the sheriff's office for a number of years, has rendered his res ignation, effective September 1. MT.
 Cole will enter the livery stable busi- ness. He has been a deputy on the local force for a number of years, and
 was assigned to the territory in and
 around North Birmingham. He was
 one of the best-known men on the
 force. and was considsred valuable
 deputy.
 Fined Heavily.-In the police court
 yesterday Judge Feagin put fine Of
 SLs each in two cases against Will But
 terman, a negro, charged with assault
 and battery. rom the testimony it
 appeared that Butterman had made
 brutal assaults on Mary Casson and her 13-year-old daughter, knocking the
 former down with his fist and kicking the latter. He will work for the city for the next four months unless some
 unexpected friend comes to the rescue.
 Labor Day Aides.-L. K. Sherry,
 grand marshal of the Labor Day pa-
 rade. has nameu the following aides; George V. Hess, John Bowling, William
 Norris and w. J. McCarty. At Satur-
 days meeting of the Trades Council J. ( Powell was selected as press agent. The United Mine Workers of America
 were invited to participate in the cele-
 bration of the Labor Day parade, and a large number Is expected to be pres ent from this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Colonel Baldwin Dead.

Washington, August 2S.-The military secretary has been notified of the death from septicaemia of Lieut. Col. Vim. H. Baldwin, deputy commissary general, which occurred at Manila August 2S 1905
 Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin was a na- tive of Pennsylvania and had been on duty in the Philippines since February 25, 1Q12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
kuropatkin Reported Resigned.

London, August 2s.-The Japanese cor respondent of the Daily Telegraph at Moji, Japan. sands a report that General Kuropatkin has resigned his command and that his health is giving away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
VIII Visit Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla, August 2S.-Sec- retary Charles H. Smith of the Board of Trade today received letter from Secretary Loeb saying that President Roosevelt will arrive in Jacksonville on the morning of October 21. He will remain here only six hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Natehez has become infected with yellow fever, but vigorous action may soon stamp out the disease. Missis- sippi City reports no new cases, and Natchez can certainly accomplish what the port town did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
The Rainbow Afioat.

Manila, August 2s.-The American cruiser Rainbow was successfully fioated today. The cruiser Rainbow, the flagship of the Philippine cfuiser squadron, with Rear Admiral Reiter on board. went ashore on August 25 At the mouth of the Agusan river, Butan bay. in north Min danao.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Biscuit Company Increases Stock.

Trenton, N. J., August 2S.-The North American Biscuit company today filed a certificate with the secretary of state in- creasing its capital stock from s4500,c to ss,o0o,0o0, of which s. 3.O0O.0 900 is preferred stock and S6000.000 is common. J. l.. Loose Is president of the company and J. H. Wiles is secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Even Standpatter Shaw is trying to avoid responsibility for the rejection of the French reciprocity treaty by the standpatters of the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Statistician Holmes has an oppor- tunity to secure all the yindieation he is entitled to. He has been indicted for conspiracy to defraud the govern ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
One Victim of Plaque.

Washington, August 2s.--Consul Lee at Panama cabled the state department to- day that there was one death from bu- bonic plague at Panama on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29
Will Hear Grievances.

Manila, August 2S.-Tomorrow. August %. the visiting congressman will listen to the political and economical grievances of Fisk, Warren and other agitators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Portsmouth bluffs have about run their course, and thd town will have to become accustomd to do without them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The small towns of Louisiana got fever from New Orleans, and New Or leans says it does not want the goods returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Special Peace Envoy Roosevelt Is a resourceful as well as a strenuous man, and he does not hesitate to cut diplo- matic red tape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Russia expects peace to come to her with no price tag on it. She is in line to reap disappointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

If the President secures the signing of peace treaty he will be the cham pion butter-in of this age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The twelve peace propositions will be taken up by Oyama and Linevitch on short notice. Both in their way are good debaters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The standpatters want tariff full of irreducibe maximums, and the Dingley device suits them exactly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The Sultan of Sulu has too many wives to take one refusal seriously. He will continue to do business at the old stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

It is asking too much to ask chauf- fenrs to be sober when on the road. The chauffeur is law to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

A grand-duke peace can not be forced upon Japan, not while England is look ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

A great deal of champagne Is going to Portsmouth, and 1t may be that the enyoys will yet be staggered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Philadelphia emphatically says the straw-hat period will be ended Septem- Der 15, and no extensions will be granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The Sakhalans do not know whether they are Japs or Russians. They should feel of their whiskers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The business at the Esopus railway station is falling sadly behind that of corresponding dates of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Rojestvensky expects to return home soon. He goes home pessimistic, but wiser man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

New Orleans millionaires who do not screen their cisterns are now sent to jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Louisiana has more mosquitoes than Uncle Sam can kill in one season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Castro can not have Porto Rico nor copeck of indemnity no matter how much, or how often he SNsas us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The festive mosquito Is hunted as he never has been hunted before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The irreducible maximum will ap- pear in conference No. 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

The title to Sakhalin is very complex at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-29

Fulenwider Back.-A. l.. Fulenwider returned yesterday from Watch Hill, R. l., where he has been on a short va cation. Mrs. Fulenwider and the chil- dren are at Watch Hill spending the summer They will probably return to Birmingham about September 15.