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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
THE FoUR-LEAVEp SHAMROCK.

BY Samuel Lover.
I'll seek a four-leaved shamrock,
In all the fairy dells.
And if I find the charmed leaves.
o. how I'll weave my spells
/ would not waste my magic might
On diamond. pearl or gold
For treasures tire the weary sight,
Such triumph is but cold
But would play the enchanter's part
In casting bliss around
o. Not tear nor aching heart
Should in the world be found,
Should in the world be found.
To worth / would give honor.
I'd dry the mourner's tears,
And to the pallid lips recall
The smile of happier years,
And hearts that had long been estfanged,
And friends that had grown cold.
Should meet again like parted streams.
And mngle as of old.
o! thus I'd play the enchanters part.
Thus scatter blius around;
And not a tear nor aching heart
Should in the world be found.
Should In the world be found.
The heart that had been mourning
Ger vanished dreams of love,
Should see them all returning.
Like Noah's faithful dove.
And Hope should launch her blessed bark
On Sorrows dark'ning sea,
And Mis'ry's children have an ark.
And saved from sinking be.
o. thus I'd play the enchanters part
Thus scatter bliss around
And not a tear nor aching heart
Should in the world be found.
Should in the world be found.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
improvements at Knox Home.

Anniston June s.-(Special)- Mr. C. w.
Carlton is preparing the plans for interior
alteration in the home of Hon. John B.
Knox, which will make 1t one of the
most handsome and convenient homes in
the state. With the exception of being
slightly extended in the rear, there will
be no changes made in the external APP
pearance of the residence. Internally there
Will be marked changes. For the accom-
mediation of his many volumes Mr.. Knox
is to have one of the handsomest libraries
in the state, and on the third floor
spacious music room finished in ma
hogany. improvements will also be made
in the floors and in the ~ttic
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Admission, June S.-(Specal) -George IT.
win, who resides near the plant of the
American Net and Irvine company, had
narrow escape from death. He was struck
and thrown from the track by a Southern
train, receiving painful injuries. His head
was painfully bruised, as was one of
his arms. Irwin. with two companions.
We're returning home from the city. They
stopped to rest and all fell asleep. r.
win was sitting on the end of one of the
cross ties, while mis- friends reclined on
the grass nearby. Twins slumbers were
rudely disturbed by a train which bore
down upon him with considerable force
His wounds were dressed by physician.
They are not dangerous, and he will be
himself again at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Standard oil Plant.

II was told today said a prominent
banker last night, that lie Standard
Oil company will soon enlarge It's offices
in Birmingham with a view to making
this city its most important distributing
point in the south. Its plant here will be
enlarged, its force of employees increased
and the Importance of its Birmingham
branch magnified. This Is another lndi-
cation of Birminghams growth and de-
velopment."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Hale Must Answer Questions.

New York, June s.-Edward u Hale.
the tobacco company official who refused
to answer questions put to him by the
federal grand jury in connection with the
investigation of the so-called tobacco trust
must answer those questions. This de-
cision was announced today by Judge
Wallace In the United States circuit court
Hale will not, however, be compelled to
produce the books and papers Of the
company of which he is secretary. the
Judge holding that to force him to do
this would be a violation of his consti-
tnfional rights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Pleased With News.

From the Selma Times.
The naval experts are now all express
ing an opinion as to how Togo turned
the trick on Rojestvensky In the sea OF
Japan. We know the trick has been
turned, but we are willing for the Japa-
nese to tell the manner of the accomplish
..lent of sucf a marvellous victory in their
own time. 1t is good enough news to
US to Ap,w that the lit's' !sre won,
without lnquiring too closely into the de-
tails.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
Most people always try to act rich when
they travel.
A girl has an awful queer kind OF eyes
to see a man without looking at him.
The worst about paying bills is 1t just
makes another chance to run them up
again.
There would be too much money in the
world IL women wore common-sense
clothes.
Keeping others from making money
sssr.s to give some people as much pleas
urs as making It themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
About Persons.

George E. Craig of Selma is at the
Morris.
NJ S, Herring of Charlotte, N. c.,
spent yesterday in the city.
Fred Watson of North Carolina is reg
istered at the Morris.
w. C. Fowler of Columbus, Ga, is In
the city.
M ]. billiard of Florence is at the Nor
ris.
l.. E. Adams of Edwardsville is in the
city.
l, N, Brazeale of Calera was In Bir-
mingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Bob Lowe Errand.

Robert J. Lowe, the lawyer and politi-
clan, left Birmingham last night for
Montgomery for a few days. 1t was ru-
mored that Mr.. Loves visit has to do
with state politics, and that before he
returns another candidate may announce
for the governorship. Mr.. Lowe insisted
yesterday that his errand is devoid of po-
ltical significance, being made, he says.
on purely personal business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
The vacationer is preparing to tr(
SHE WENT EAST.

From the Portland Oregonlan.
YES I've just returned from a two
months visit in the east" the Portland
young lady was saying; 'and oh, l had
such a lovely time! Those fasteners are
so different from us, though"
What points did you visit?'' inquired
the newcomer in Oregon. II do hope YOU
say dear old Boston,"
.'Boston!" the Portland girl calculated,
AZ shonld say not. / was IN Montana.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Tuscaloosa, June s-fSpecial9-Gaso
launches on the Warrior river are get
ting to be quite the fad here. One OF
the prettiest little launches that has been
received here arrived this morning. 1t
was made by the Pierce Engine company
of Racine, Wis. and is the property of
S. F. Aston 1t has a seating capacity
Of ten persons and runs twenty miles an
hour. 1t is named after Mr.. Alston's
daughter "Marilou" who at present is at
ST. Marys college in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
cullman Pioneer Is Inferred.

Cullman, June ESPECIAL 1.-THE re-
mains of Benjamin Geyler, another pio-
neer OF Cullman, were laid to rest In the
city cemetery yesterday. followed by one
OF the largest concourses of Borrowing
FRIENDS ever witnessed in this place. The
deceased was 70 years OF age and came
70 Culiman early in the seventies. when
the site where the town is now located
was dense pine thickat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Mosquitoes.

From the Alabama Courier
Some fellow who has returned from the
Panama, says that the mosquitoes down
there are all they are reported to be, and
that the government is making mistake
in mot breaking them to harness and
employing them in the work of excavating
for the canal. Athens has some of the
Panama variety, If size is a good thing
to Judge from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Improving South Noble Street.

Admission, June -(Speeial)-Good pro-
gress is being made on the Kaplan block
on South Noble street. When completed
the block will be one of the most sub
seantial and attractive business blocks
IN the city. and will be a decided adj
vantage to South Noble street. The en-
tire block from Eighth and Ninth streets
VIII have wide pavements. Mr. Kaplan is
dong splendid work of improvement on
south Noble. and that part of the city
shows a substantial business growth as
a result of it,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Good Trade.

From the Talladega Mountain Home.
The Age-Herald thinks that the United
States has no need for the Philippines. and
as Japan is likely to receive large In
demnity from Russia, suggests that the
1000 islands and S,OOO,GJ0 population be
offered as a job lot to the Mikado for
$100,0 900. Let the bargain be closed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Off for Colorado,

Hugh NJ. Brown, who sells shoes for
a livelihood, drives horses for recreation
and studies the cotton market for amuse-
ment, left Birmingham yesterday for a
months trip through Colorado and the
Yellowstone mark
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
MISSED AN INCIDENT.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
In congratulating the Duchess cecile
upon her happy marriage we would also
eonsratulate her upon the fact that her
seven by fourteen train was not wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Burgess Thrown From Buggy.

Mobile. June SD. r. Burgess. presi-
dent OF the Mobile cotton exchange,
while driving down Bay Shell road this
afternoon with his wife was thrown from
trap by the breaking of the kingbolt,
sustaining a broken ankle and rib and
severe scalp wounds. Mrs, Burgess was
slightly bruised about thA f~AA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

participating policy is the cheaper
policy in the long run. Agents do not
work eagerly to secure such policies.
because their commissions on them
are low, but such policies are the most
sensible in the entire list.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
The 1905 CoroIIa.

Frank NJ. Lett. business manager for rhe
1903 Corolla, published annually by the
students of the university spent yester-
day in Birmingham Mr.. Lett states that
he has been highly successful in disposing
of the book to local alumni.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Cost of Life Insurance.

The cost of life insurance to Ala
bamians Is even greater than the en-
tire state government. The latter cost
In the last fiscal year $1,000, 771.S4,
while the premiums sent away to life
insurance companies was 1890, 692.
The life insurance account of last
year stands as follows:
Premiums :. ................$S $500 692
Losses paid in Alabama. -. 1890 4S9
Net cost .s.as..sss..... 90, ooO loo
The insurance companies may claim
that death losses do not cover all their
payments within this state-that they
paid out large sums as annuities, divi-
dends, maturing endowments, and
cash surrenders on policies. All these
items aggregate 60 per cent of the
death claims, and the account in Ala
bama then stands thus:
Premiums .........,.,......sS.920 .6s2
Death claims IS, 800. 4S9
All other p'ymts.. s13, 1885, 2.103,57i
Net cost of insurance .N,s17lls
Life insurance is in many cases ex-
ceedingly desirable, but life insurance
that costs fully two for one is too
high-priced The newer and more
complicated forms of life insurance
operate to increase the cost, and ex-
perts declare that the low-priced non
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
contentment.

From the Roanoke Leader
We had rather be hed-headed Ameri-
can citizen pursuing our peaceful paths
than a crown-headed King Of Spain, with
a bomb blocking the progress of his car
riage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
ALABAMA PRESS
spitters, Beware.

From the Columbiana Sentinel.
No splitting on the sidewalk when you
go to Birmingham, or you will be IN
trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
Ships 1000, 900 Bushels of Coal.

Pittsburg. June s.-Thirteen towboats
started south today carrying four mil
lion bushels of coal to Cincinnati and
Louisville markets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
QUAKE CAN WHIP THEM.

From the Washington Post
An earthquake has caused great loss of
life In Japan. II is a matter OF some
interest to know tat there Is something
that can knock s6it Jap.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
A NAVAL NEED.
Now's the time
When any galoot
Knows we should
Learn how to shont.

Now that the City of Mobile is tempo
rarily out of commission 1t is announced
that there is but one boat on the Ala
bama river, the Nettie Quill. The glory
of the river steamer has departed Rail-
roads have played sad havoc with it's
freight business and its passengers num-
Der but a nondescript handful. There
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Admiral Enquest seems to think
the japanese were very ungentleman-
ly on that fateful Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Bishop Potter proposes to start a
beer garden also. His subway saloon
is still dispensing strong drink to the
thirsty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Togo's best strategy consisted in
the mastery way he concealed him
self three months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Admiral Nebogatoff thinks the Sas-
ebo climate will agree better with his
health than that Of st. Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Henry Gassaway Davis failed tn
land the vice presidency. but his
brother has just been elected to Con.
gress by the democrats of West yir-
ginia, at the age of II. He is no
spring chicken either.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Oyama is about to resume war
where he left off when the frost in
the ground stopped him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

An Ohio man was arrested for steal
ing an automobile. He had probably
given up hope of ever being able to
buy one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

1t now looks as If Nebogatoff will
have to serve as Russia's scapegoat.
She needs one worse than boy ever
needed a licking.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The subway hole in New York has
been bored to the Battery, and trains
will soon be started from there
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
How They Fight.


From the Guntersville Democrat
A long article headed, How Jap Sol
dlers Fight" may be answered in line
They fight like -.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The astronomers say the canals of
Mars are all tide-level bitches. No
lock has yet been seen at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Those three Russian cruisers have
concluded that Manila is a good
enough shelter for them from the
Japanese storm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The people of Vladivostok are not
losing any sleep over the threatened
siege. They are either fools or phi
losophers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Herrick and Judge Gray are late
for the presidency OF
the Equitable. 1t won't be safe to
place your money on either.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The directors of the Equitable Life
nave resigned, but Chauncey M. De-
pew still holds on. He is the cham
pion dummy director of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Whitelaw Reid has met the Spanish
King. He is getting in with the real
people from the start.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Castro has been reelected Presi-
dent of Venezuela. There wasn't
much chance for him to lose
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The agitation for noiseless Fourth
is now on. The chances are that the
Fourth will be noisy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia be-
lieves in working while the iron is
hot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The present cabinet is shifting as
the sands of the sea. 1t refuses to
stand pat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Alfonso is certainly having taste
of excitment. His auto will explode
next time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Japan has sacred ancestors, but
China can outcount her in that game
ten to one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

The isthmus mosquitoes may hold
a convention and forbid the digging
of canal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Life insurance at Panama is lux
ury that even millionaires cannot com
mand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

When Mr. ingalls, exclaimed in the
Equitable meeting, Whom the gods
would destroy they first make mad
MI. Hyde at once sprang to his feet to
ask Mr.. ingalls, if he considered him
sef one of the gods.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Japan has never placed Peace on
her bargain counter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
MATTERS OF THE WORLD

is world of romance in river life ana
the steamboat stories of other DAYS are
fascinating but all the glitter has de-
parted.
once there was a knowing dame who
thirsted for renown and entrance into
the most exclusive set But her amhi-
ton was not at all commensurate with
her pocketbook, so she met many OBJ
stacles while trying to shine as a leader
AS the time passed and she found it
more and more difficult to break into
print she grew thin with constant striv-
ing. Then she had an inspiration. The
reporters "unearthed" a first mage
story" and went after it like hunting
hounds. Mrs. Van der Billheimer had
lost pearl necklace valued at 500. 900.
The lady had carelessly dropped it in
the street and didn't have any idea
what had become of the trinket How
ever, she would gladly pay a reward of
$4,000 for its safe return, inasmuch as
the necklace was a gift from her dead
husband, whom she loved deyotedly.
There was a great hullabaloo for a few
days and Mrs. Van der Billheimer was
widely advertised. OF course the neck
lace was never found. How could 1t be
when Mrs. Van had simply INDUCED in
happy pipe dream?
While theatrical company was playing
"All the Comforts of Home" a huge
water tank fell off the theatre and food
ed the stage. 1t was such a realistic
representation of a burst water nine
that family men fled from the building
shouting Another plumbers bill to
pay!"
DIR. Osler says. "Choose a freekled girl
for wife" Phyllis, get your frecAles
on!
The "bibuous burglar" has been re-
ported at work again. If there is any
workman who ought to stay sober while
on duty 1t is a burglar.
After teaching and believing in philoso-
ply for twenty years, George Herbert
Locke has decided to join the push
and battle for the almighty dollar. He
will become the head of the financial
department of Boston publishing house.
He found Plato admirable and Socrates
sublime Ideals were all right in their
place, but the contemplatlve life is not
the life that pays dividend, SO the pro-
fessor just 'chucked it ALL" Alack. In
these sordid, commercial days man
can't afford to be philosopher unless
he gets his money frstl
One of the prize" typographical blum
ders adorned The Age Herald editorial
page yesterday morning. A headline that
was written "lgorrotes Ate the Dog
appeared us "rorpedoes at the Dog"
Wouldn't tina make you wonder?
THE CHAUFFEUR.
See the benzine buggy come
Honkl Honk! Honkl
Yes, the chauffeur's running some
Honkl Honkl Honkl
Watch him smash a cart to bits,
Wrecking everything he hits,
Throwing women into fits,
Honk! Honk! Honkl
Now the copper starts a chase
Honk! Honkl Honkl
Follows at lively pace,
Honltl Honkl Honkl
Tries to do what he's been told
And arrest the chauffeur bold.
But he finds that he's been sold,
Honk! Honk! Honk!
Yes, the chauffeur got away,
Honkl Honk! Honkl
And he's feeling very gay,
Honkl Honkl Honkl
Grimes like his ought to entail
Several months spent in some jail,
With no hope of getting bail,
Honk! Honkl Honk,
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

1t is agreed that James Hazen Hyde
wears lovely clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-09

Secretary Taft feels sure he is of
full presidential girth.