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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

matter Capt. Homer W. Hedge. the presi- dent of the Aero Club of America, said
 Americans who have the means, the time and the nerve are taking hold of the new sport-for such 1t has become-with a zest that is gratifying to every aero-en- thusast, and do not hesitate to predict that within the next decade we shall out strip any other nation in the great realm of air travelling,
 "Of course every one who reads the daily newspapers and magazines Is aware that air ships and balloons have become marvellously interesting objects within the last year, but only those who are in immediate touch are capable of compre- hending how rapidly aeronautic perform ances and possibilities are encroaching upon other sports which are confined to terra flrma.
 "It is not to be expected that automo- piles, for instance. are to be laid aside or that the lovers of good horses and steam yachts are to abandon their animals and their boats and turn to ballooning at once, but 1t Is positively certain that the time has come for human ambition and effort to conquer the air and that element hence forward will have more of our attention than earth or water.
 'I do not share the optimism of some enthusiasts who expect to see aerial freight trains speeding between New York and Chicago in a year or so nor do I be- lieve that any of us now living will ever enjoy the novelty of a transcontlnental trip in Kiplings Fast Mall" but I do believe that within a comparatively short time pleasure trips above the clouds will be every bit as common a pastime as au- tomobile trips are in New York today.
 In fact, we might consistently say we have reached that period now. In London and Paris balloon parties are so common
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Grant to Alabama of Mount Vernon
 Reservation.

When the United States withdrew the troops from the Mount Vernon military post, I conceived the idea of securing a grant of the property to Alabama; 1t would otherwise have been sold.
 introduced a bill to that effect, and 1t became law on the 1st of March, 1895.
 By 1t all of the lands belonging to the Mount Vernon barracks military res ervation, with all the improvements thereon. were granted by the United State to Alabama for public uses, without a cent of cost.
 This was done without suggestion from any one. The state Is moving using the property as an adjunct to the Insane Hos pital. The value and importance of this grant is best shown by the following let ter from Dr. Searcy, the eminent super intendent of the Alabama Insane Hos pitals:
 "Tuscaloosa, Ala, August 6, 1906. "Col. R. H. Clarke, Mobile-My Dear Sir:
 T think so highly of the Mount Yer non property, as a place for the care of the insane negroes of the state, that l hardly know how to estimate it's money value It would certainly have required an expnditure of as much as $15000O to have made equal provision at Tuscaloosa for the 525 patients we now have at the Mount Vernon Hospital.
 There are about 1900 acres of land be- longing to the place, much of 1t covered with excellent timber, estimated at 5,000,- GOO feet. We have now brought about 100 acres into good cultivation. The old garrison" for soldiers. within a high brick wall enclosing about thirty acres. we use, with additions, for the housing and accommodation of the patients. Withal, this makes a most desirable, val uable and attractive place, for the pur- pose for which the legislature devoted It. after 1t was granted to the state.
 "In my opinion, you did the state, an inestimable public service, when you se- cured, without cost, this valuable prop erty Sincerely J. T. SEARCY, Superintendent Alabama Insane Hos
 pitals."
 I submit that the services I have rem dered fairly guarantee further efficient service from me if I shall be honored with the nomination I seek | R. H. CLARKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
During the momh of July the Massey Business College received Fl Applications from Business Men right here in the Birmingham District for its graduates. large number, isn't it?

In telling my friend Elliott, of the Commercial State Bank, of the large number of applications I had re- ceived in July, and the number I am daily receiving, he asked me why I did not publish this informa- tion, as it was the strongest evil dence I could offer as to the demand for my graduates. I replied that I hesitated to do so for fear the public would consider it merely as adver- Using matter. Yet anyone familiar with business conditions in the Bir- mingham district, will know what demand there is for young people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
slncIair's Next Venture.

Upton Sinclair is going undertaking In Plttsburg and Newport for his next novel, Perhaps he has been inspired by the cases of William Ellis Corey and Harry Thaw, two Pittsburgers who have had their share of public attention recently. MT Sinclair finds time from his muck raking to report progress on his home colony scheme.
 There have been more meetings and a lot of things have been talked over For instance, It Is practically decided that while some must wash dishes and some must sweep, with many to feed and houses to keep, members who desire to pursue a purely intellectual life are to be let alone. This is the nearest approach to class distinction which will be per- mitted in the colony.
 A question that throbs Is whether or not 1t shall be allowable for any to breakfast in their bare feet. The present inclination Is to leave the matter as one between members, their consciences and their tutelary gods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Bad Llvers and Suicide.

According to Health Commissioner Dar- lington, bad llvers are responsible for large percentage of the suicides. If the doctor is right there must be an unusually large number of bad flyers in New York for the suicides show an alarming in- crease
 Duding the seven months just ended in 1906 there have been in the Greater City 4S3 suicides, an average of sixty-two a month. If this average is maintained for the ensuing five months the total number of suicides for the year 1906 will | be 74S, an increase of eighty-three over l the year 1905. The proportion of men who commit suicide to women Is three to one. Greater New York ranks fifth as cui- | eide city, being exceeded in this direction l by St Louis, Hoboken, Chicago and Oak l land, Cal, in the order named. After New York come the cities of Milwaukee, 1 Cincinnati, Newark, Boston, Indianapolis and New Orleans The city which has the 1 fewest suicides in proportion to popula- ton is Fall River, Mass, wherein 2.7 per cent in 100000 of population kill them selves. Statistics show that cities with large foreign population always take high rank in the percentage of suicides. l Germans, or those of German descent, are, according to the figures of the bureau of vital statistics, the most prone to com init suicide Of the 433 suicides in Great
 CT New York up to July 31, 99 of them
 were Germans; while of the 17S classified
 as "Americans" by far the greatest per
 centage were of German mothers or fath-
 CTS. Next in order came the Austrains
 and Hungarians, with 24; the Russians
 with 23, the Italians with 19, the Irish with IS. the English with 16 France with S,
 Bohemia with 5; while all other foreigners have 37, with an unknown of 12
 Most of the men shoot themselves and the women take poison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

the animals name. was tied in the shed.
 ing, after completing an editorial on the presidential situation, which appears in this Issue (page 3, column D, we went out. bucket in hand and approached Bossy with one of those 'Ahl there. my bovin.
 I'll milk you looks on our face. As we approached Bossy she very cordially stuck out one hoof to shake hands. Not wanting to dirty our hand we permitted her to put the hoof in our stomach. Wish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Troubles of Ye Editor.

From the Pawpaw Bazoo.
 we bought a COW the other day, after a months argument against the proposi- ton of our wife. and we want to state that nobody better not come in to whip us now, because we have lost control of our temper and would rather fight than eat. The COW was delivered to our quiet little home Tuesday. Bossy. for that was but we have sold her now. Tuesday even-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
NEW BOYLES LINE.

Effective Saturday, August 18, regular schedule will be inaugerated on the New Boy les Line. Beginning at 5::30 a. m. cars will leave 2d Ave. and 21st St. every half hour till 7 p. m., then every hour till il D. m. Take a ride on the new line Sunday.
 BIRMINGHAM RY. IT. & PR co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

who can do things that business men want done. Taking the month of July (which, by the way, is about an average month), l placed eigh- teen pupils in positions, and could have placed twice that number if there had been sufficient graduates. The training I give young people prepares them to accept positions at splendid salaries. I should be glad to talk with parents who have sons or daughters whom they wish to prepare for business, or with young people who wish to better their position in life.
 Yours very truly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

Ing to make our welcome doubly cordial, Bossy stuck out her hoof once more. This time we decided to receive 1t in the neck. We did, and then we went away back and sat down in the mud to think things over
 We decided there was but one thing to do. and we did It next day. We sold Bossy to farmer who knows which side to milk COW on. That was yesterday. Now. if there is anybody who feels that he'd like to whip ye editor. let him approach us at an early date and simply say 'Cow'-ths man who sold us the animal preferred ["
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
The Balloon Craze.

Nowadays it is not uncommon to hear some of the most prominent men of af- fairs talking enthusiastically about bal loons The craze has taken possession of New York. Two years ago it would have been impossible to scrape together dozen airworthy balloons in this city. Now there are at least a hundred. In discussing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

that they no longer attract attention. There are places in those cities where comfortable balloons are to be had for a certain fee, and 1t is quite the proper thing for a society woman to take small party of her friends up for short spin through the air"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Communicated
 R. H. CLARKE TO
 DEMOCRATIC VOTERS

made a speech in the House of Repre- sentatives, refuting the claim of repub- lican speakers that the republican party is entitled to the credit of the inaugu- ration of this system. It is published in the Congressional Record of March 1S 1904 In it MT. Flood says:
 "The first bill that was presented to Congress on this subject was introduced in this House on the 9th of January 1892 by Mir Clarke, a democrat from Alabama, and provided for the free collection and delivery of mails In rural districts. This bill, with others which followed it on the same line was referred to the com mittee on the postofhce and postroads; and in May of that year that committee reported a bill to this house authorizing the postmaster general to make experi- ments in free delivery of mail matter in rural districts"
 Mir Flood. in the same speech. stated that the first appropriation for the car riage of such mails was made upon the motion of MT. Watson of Georgia That was on the 17th of February, 1893, more than thirteen months after the introduc- ton of my bill, which, with the report on it, paved the way for the appropri- atlon upon MT. Watsons motion.
 I can Justly claim the credit of having taken the first practical action to put in operation this great educational agency, now working so much good all over Ala hama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
woman,s Remarkable Adventure.

Miss Ida Vera Simonton, the daughter of a congressman of this city, has plan ned a most remarkable trip. She will sail next week for Africa, where she will isolate herself in the heart of the Jungle to learn the language and habits of the ape and monkey tribes.
 Miss Simon will be joined in the Dark Continent by Professor R. l.. Garner, the scientist whose Investigations of simian life have won worldwide fame. Together, the enthusiastic miss and the veteran scientist will ascend the Congo river un- til they penetrate the home of the tall less apes and the highest <Zonkeys
 Each will have erected a steel cage, large enough for a habitat and strong enough for protection against wild beasts of all kinds. They will live for several months, caged alike from harm and civilization. While the apes and monkeys disport themsesyes in the sur rounding trees, the two searchers for knowledge will strive to open social rela- tions with them and learn their language
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Good Summer for Burglars.

New York is an exceedingly pleasant resort for burglars this summer. In the month of July alone s100,000 worth of loot was stolen and not one arrest has been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08

GANSNELSON FIGHT PICTURES.
 An event of sporting interest VIII be the first public presentation al PoIrs of the original Cans Nelson fight pictures. which will bc cxhibi;e'' Saturday afternoon and evening These pictures are the most complete ever taken of pugilist encounter. surpa ssing in clearncss and viysdnes
 the remarkable pictures of the ceie. brated ritzsimons corbc,i fight at Carson City. March. ls9i. Eyery move made hy the principals In the ring. the reierec and the seconds of inc fighters is clearly portrayed. as well as many sideligi,ts to the i.ait,c There are shown. among other ihiHgs the large hunter os women wlis are at the ging side end the motley gath erin- Sr sporting men. miners. op~
 l,oys and bronco busters of the west. who assemble at the mining rai,p th Goli0eIi ta view the greatest liEni
 weight hattie cf the agc. Tor vinch purse et SNual. was hung uP 5n'l ai which tha receipts ex-eciei S'is.'rr. TrIe,-s are ss. ~. sp aui Is c'Ht% Na,lne. 25 and a cents. 1ei rS;.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Thursday, Nov S--"Master Work man."
 Friday, Nov 9-"The Genius" with N. c. Goodwin. Saturday, Nov 10--Picture show, ! the Gans-Nelson fight. Monday and Tuesday, Nov 12 and 13--"As Ye Sow" Wednesday. Nov 14--"The Gallop- err with Raymond Hitchcock.
 Friday and Saturday, Nov 16 and killarney Gilmore.
 Monday, Nov 19-"Queen of the Convicts" with Selma Herman. Wednesday. Nov 21-"The Volun- teer Organist." Monday. Nov 26--"The Harvard Girls"
 Friday. Nov 30, Saturday Dec l. "The Cowboy Puncher." Wednesday, Dec o-Robert Man tell.
 Thursday Dec 6-Ernest Hogan 1 in Rufus Rastas."
 Saturday. Dec S-"under Southern Skies"
 Monday. Dec 10--"Cymbelene' with Viola Allen. Wednesday, Dec F = Andrew Mack. Thursday, Dec 13-"The Burglars Daughter"
 Saturday, Dec 15-"The Clans man."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08

Nov S.-Concert and, promenade, given by the Ladies of the Employee aid association of American Ring Co, at the company's ew building.
 Nov 9-Town hall. Watertown, first annual promenade given by the Owl club.
 Nov 14-Dance and reception giv- en by the Rosebud A. c. at Concordis hail.
 Nov 14-Dance given by the em- lployes of Matthews & Willard Mfg Co for the benefit of Thomas Car mody at Knights of Columbus hall. Nov 15-Columbus hall, fifth an- niversary dance of Liberty circle, No $50, c. of F.
 Nov 16-Charity whist party and dancing at Eagles hall by the Queens Daughters. Nov 17--Turn hall, Scovill street, entertainment and dance given by Gotta Legion lodge, No 190, o. of V.
 Nov 1O-A. M. E. Lion church, Pearl street. Star concert at o'clock
 Nov 19--Speedwell hall, entertain ment, drill and barn dance given by Magnolia lodge, No 60, K. of P.
 Nov 21.-At Eagles hall, social and dance of Waterbury Button Co Aid association.
 November 22-First annual dance of second ward football team ut Leavenworth hail.
 Nov 22 and 23-Realistic temper ance play. "Ten Nights in Bartoom" Good Will hall, Waterville. Benefit for St Michaels church Ingraham Stock company. Nov 28-Twenty-seventh annual bah given by the St Jean Baptist so- ciety at Leavenworth hall. Nov 2SPythian hall, Waterville, second annual sociahle and dance given by Waterville Go, No 27. U. K. K. of P.
 Nov 29-Eagles' hall, eighteenth annual dance and reception given by the Brooklyn Athletic club. Nov 29--City hall. monster pro- duction of the popular comedy drama, "A Fisherman's Luck" under the auspices of Division No ?, A. o. H.
 1 Nov 30-Foresters' hall, 15i Bank street. masquerade given by the la dies of Pride of Hawthorne lodge, No ITO.
 I Dec 3-Watertown hall, dance given by the milkmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08


 curtain rises slowly on m old abbey ruin with q quaint little cottage in the foreground and the Kerry hills and pretty bit of water in the back ground lit by the fading beams of sunset. Into the picture comes a young American on visit to the home of his kinsmen. He meets his fathers old friend, fine type of Irish character creation, the young girls and boys of his own age who are dressed in gowns of the past for the occasion. and the gray haired bent old gentlewoman whose only knowledge of America is as the place where her soldier son is buried. MT Mack has the good fortune to be more than capably supported. The same. commendation that is being
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
MISS NELLIE T. REEFS

Select School for Dancing, 43 East Main Street, Advanced classes Mon- day and Friday evenings; beginners class starting Tuesday evening, No vember i3, 1906. Private lessons and fancy dancing by appointment Telephone 177-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
~cOa!NG fVENTS-

Nov. .. (. [. s. :. 1s-Llthaz1ia7 hall. faIr of LitlgaHtzn FolitftsI Cil- izens- ei1b-
 Not s-Wztsrburv Turn vs-sin ksIl sooviII strees. th;rts-fourth an 1EyfrEry and dsrce-
 Nov. s--ecirrhs1< hAn- N.rrz-ur<- ps<oad annual cc1cert ard s0rish5e ef Cnta Cir 11n cerBA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
EAGLE ROLLER SKATING RINK.

EAGLE ROLLER SKATING RINK.
 Tonight at the Eagle rink. Fred Adams, the champion roller skater 'of New England, will give one of the cleverest exhibitions of fancy skating ever seen in the city. Prices at the rink will be popular. Every after noon and evening for the rest of the week the regular session will be held with an extra session for children on Saturday morning. The American band will be in attendance every evening and on Saturday afternoon. Watch special announcements which will be made in few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
POLI'S
THE MASTER WORKMAN.

1.-THE MASTER WORKMAN.
 1.-The Master Workman which plays at Polls tonight Is free from call melodramatic conyentionalltie and is welcome relief after the seemingly inexhaustiye supply of plays that have been nauseating the theater-goer for few seasons past
 ",Thc Master Workman" Is bright and clean, not overirawn and has dis tinct vein of comedy which brlshtens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08

heaped on the headliner is also ap- plicable to the supporting numbers, and better company of artists than the Kinsons, Al Weston and com pany. Besnah and Miller, Artois brothers, Zena Keife, Rado and Bert man could not be found. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10
 and 20 cents. ladies 10. Reserved seats. Order now. Telephone 1O90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE

Charles E. Msck in his sezatifai Irfsh sketch. Come Back to Erin.
 which tops the bsll q the Jaeqaes this week, has shown better than any suouns of argument could the fset nat xhsf the variety lovrr wsnts is nof hor- play. hui sies-rnsss- ara not roagk house comedy but vaoie- sonas fun Nr Mark is e11ftlet to congratulations not only f3r the sac crps cf his act. bu. sfo for k's COST sxs in tolne scEetkEnx rsaIlr vcrth vkii> in the con-tn1cuB vprH- Ihs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08

Linen Doylies from the finch (glass size) to the large center pieces 24-inch round and oval plain and scalloped edge.
 Tray Cloths, 1Sx27, plain linen and damask.
 at .... .........#... 25c to $1O % each See display in our NORTH WINDOW.
 CRASH TOWELS.
 Glass Crash, 1S-inch, all pure lnen value 14c,
 special 121ac yd Dish Crash all pure linen bleached heavy, 1S
 inch crash, value 15c special ... ... 121sc yd China Crash, fine quality. all pure linen and ab-
 sorbent, value 25c, special ... ...... 19c yd 50 dozen 20-inch, bleached, all pure linen, new
 patterns extra heavy weight value $2.75 sale
 price ~. ........ ...... ...... S226 dozen <. CREAM DAMASk
 All pure linen, extra heavy quality, 66 inches
 wde extra good value at 65c, for this sale 4Sc yd Extra special in large Dinner Napkins si size,
 extra heavy quality, all pure flax value $3.9S,
 sale price ..... $3.25 dozen
 In the better grades of Table Linen we strongly recommend the PATTERN CLOTHS with Napkins to match, but either can be bought separate These we carry in very large assortment, running as high as $4 per yard and SIP the dozen Napkins.
 All at special prices for this week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
Broadcloth

is the ssyis for lzdies tkis yesr. We have 14s shades of foreign and e0- nestle Broadeioth. Call and ses oar ssork and stviss before ordering yo1r suft-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08

It wonderfully. It contains scenes of intcuse heart interest, but there is a decided absence of maudlin sentiment and heart rending pathos. Prices are 2o, 35 and % cents. Tel 10SI..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
Windsor Ties in All Plain Col ors. Fancy Plaids. Largest
 Assortment.
Neck Rufs in Black, White and Colors from 89c to
 5000 Each.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
THE GENICS..


 Nat C. Goodwin. who is to present his new success, ''The Genius" at Polls tomorrow night, is firm be- lieyer in American playwrights and American plays. With one exception all the plays he has ever produced has been of American origin, ''.rhe Gilded Fool" was by II. G. Carle- ion Tn Missouri by Augustus Thomas: An American Citizen and "Tbe Altar of Friendship by Mrs Riley; The Isurper' by I. x. Morris. and '.The Golden Mine' was by Brander Mathews and George Jessup. His new comedy, '''rhe Genius" Is the joint work of William C.andCecil de Mile. sons of the late Henry de Mille.. is the author of ''Strong Heart" the drama in which Robert Edeson lras scored so heavily. There is no actor on our stage today who enjoys the universal popularity of Mir Good win. 'The Genius" is reported to be the best play Mr Goodwin has had in years He is said to have a role pc culiarly suits to his talents. Con spicuous in his supporting compan! is Miss Edna Goodrich. . young ac tress of acknowledged talent and striking beauty. who plays An artist model in the comedy. Others in the cast are Neil O'Brien. Robert Patton Gibbs, II. c. Lonstiale, Gordon John stone, M E. Snyder. Louise Ran dolph. Rose snyder, Suzetie Jackson and Evelyn Walls. .''rhe Genius will be elaborately mounted with beautiful scenery and decorations and the beautiful gowns of the wo- men in the cast are said io he note, worthy. Prices are 25. J0, s5. i.. Sl and Sl.J0. Tel lUsi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
MnyING PICTrRE.s.

The Imperial Moving Fisture 'sa.- pany at Polrs Snnisy as u>hah A''F out for . bsx program