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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25


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 Lexington, Ky:
 The New Yorker was attending the ninth annual conference for education in the south. On the night of his arrival he started out from the Phoenix hotel, as did others in the visiting party, arrayed in evening clothes and high hat. He was going to attend a reception given by a young womens college.
 As he walked down the street the name Johnson came repeatedly to his ears This man Johnson seemed to be mighty popular in Lexington that night. Every body knew him.
 All the boys on the streets were talking about him. Johnson, Johnson" they were calling, and then they would rush about in the dusk as though the name nad caused a good deal of excitement.
 Tt might be one of the city policemen" thought the New Yorker.
 But that could hardly be, for all the grown-up folks, although they smiled. seemed to take the name seriously. Some of them even remonstrated with the boys. They evidently thought this man John son ought not to have his name called out frivolously by the boys in the street Apparently he was a man to be spoken of only in a dlgnifed way. The New Yorker was amused at the dis comfiture of the boys, when some or the men on. the street took them to task apout Johnson. The New Yorker stopped on the street and laughed. It was so funny this idea of such A fuss being made py grown-up people over the mere calling or Johnson by name. Tbe New Yorker, was thinking too with how much better grace the Lexing- ton boys took 1t than New York boys He was picturing to himself how New York boys would have resented any inter- ference with their shouting the name of one of the city's great men. He was think ing what they would have done if any body had tried to stop them from shout ing. for instance. Low, Low, Low" Any way, it appeared to be good characteris- tic about the Kentucky boys; they ev- dently took an interest in something aside from their games.
 This MT Johnson seems to be a person of considerable prominence here.' said the New Yorker to one of the men who had remonstrated with a crowd of boys. Gan you tell me who he is?'
 Why, yes. to be suah replied the Kentuckian, hesitatingly, that is, if you win pahdon my being personal. You see. sir, that's a game the boys in these parts play.
 Tt is to be regretted, sir. 1t certainly is. It is suah mortifying to us sometimes, for we like to show the stranger every courtesy, but it is well night impossible to stop 1t.
 '"rhe game is. sir. for all the boys to shout Johnson whenever they see silk hat The boy who fails to see the hat and shout Is the mark for the others. They hit him hard, they do. indeed. sir
 ''rhere now continued the Kentuekian, taking the New Yorker by the arm just as the name was shouted by fresh crowd of boys who had rounded corner, you see them at it. That young lad in the brown coat didn't see the hat, and they are punching him.
 "Ah, 1t is to be regretted; l am very sorry, sir, indeed I am. but you mustn't let that trouble you. Down hers in this country we wear soft hats most of the time, anyway. you know. That night the New Workers silk hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

bill that Aldrich and Elliins and Kean and Crane and all the rest but one supported The News should keep within the record, and it should not unduly denounce our senators when they refuse to serve as Aldrichites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
High Water Mark.

The official and proven expenses of the two candidates in the recent con gressional race of the Sixth district totals up to $8641. This sum was ex- pended to secure -an office that Is worth but S10,000 in the two years of it's duration, and one must face Wash ington costs of living in order to se- cure that sum. This is bidding pretty high, as things go in Alabama, for a congressional seat, although it would not be considered flea bite, to use Senator Bulkeley's favorite phrase, in some northern districts.
 Captain Hobsons items are remark- faale enough to be reproduced !a full, as follows; -'...t.- .-.
 Committee assessment ... .... ....$ 2O0.00 Salary of staff rents and incident
 als 1000 Printing stationary and engraving 1,725.00 Press announcements and adverts-
 Ing ...... boo.oo Postage .... ..... ....... 1,3Oo co Work on poll lists .... 250.00 TeleRrams and express ..... ........ 3O0.e0 Typewrlting, mimeographing and
 addressing ........ 5O00O Tickets hotels, livery, etc.,. ...... 900.o0 Time, teams, incidentals local can
 wasting ..... 3oo.oO Teams on election day .... .... .... 70.00
 Total ..... ..... .s6 945. % The statement was attested by Cap tain Hobson under oath, and it stands part of the official records of the state. How much more was expended by Captain Hobson's great and good friend at Jasper or by other friends in the district will perhaps never be dis closed It is, however, pretty certain that the recent Sixth district race stcnds as high water mark in the mat ter of expenses in district contests in this state. But be the sum high or low. every dollar was expended in a legitimate manner. The day has gone by when money can be dishonesty disbursed in elections in this state. The constitution of 1901 guarantees honest elections. and not word has been or will be uttered against the fairness and honesty of the recent Sixth district primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
THE GOOD EARTH.

haries G. D. Roberts in Outlook. The smell of burning weeds
 Upon the twilight air: The poignant call of frogs
 From meadows wet and bare; A presence in the wood
 And in my blood a stir, In all the ardent earth No failure or demur o spring wind, sweet with love And tender with desire, Pour into veins of mine
 Your pure impassioned fire. O waters, running free
 With full. exultant song. Give me, for outworn dream, Life that is clean and strong. o good earth, warm with youth. My childhood heart renew; Make me elate. sincere.
 Simple, and glad. as you. O springing things of green. O winging things of bloom. o wingins things of air. Your lordship nov reDune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Times News: Peace, gentle peace, now hovers over both the United States Senate and the Russian Douma
 Gadsden Journal: To do ones work well is something even though it be the ple- bean task of grappling with the paste pot and shears.
 Oneonta Southern Democrat Nobody has suggested yet that the doctors were behind the governments move against the patent medicine trust.
 Talladega Mountain Home; Vice Presi- dent Fairbanks came south last week and thawed and now he is warm hearted gentleman of sunny disposition.
 Lafayette Sun: There is now a rumor afloat that Hon. R. E. Pettus of Hunts vile, will be prevailed upon to enter the race for state superintendent of educa- ton.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Last Sunday was the 4o0th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus, and not one of us thought to write a skit about him. Alas, how soon we are forgotten!
 Guntersville Democrat; The Age-Herald remarks that a moral wave has hit the Ohio penitentiary It would be more eff fective if it would strike that portion of the state which has not been caught
 Columbiana Sentinel; The papers are now printing the pictures of the San Francisco heroes, but so far they seem to have overlooked the man who in- sisted on paying his hotel bill while the building was falling down.
 Union Springs Herald: After nearly six years of reputed trust busting, can anyone point to trust that the admin istration has made away with or that has ceased to plunder the people? There has been lots of pyrotechnics, but no danc- ing.
 Livingston Southern Home: The Mont gomery Advertiser in its report of Cum ningham's speech at Culman stated that 600 people were present and that 59o of them were for Cunningham. The Gull man Tribune states that only seventy five people were present and some of those were for MT. Conner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
South Alabama,

"1 have just returned from a trip of rest and recreation down in south Ala bama.' said Police Commissioner B. B. Martin last night.
 That section of the state is prosper ous, and the indications are that bene- hts of a good cotton crop will be en- joyed this season by the planters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
REASONABLE FIGURE.

From the Nashville American.
 The saloon license in Nashville is SIP a year. Less than 20 cents a day. Is there any need for comment?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The cat that ate the canary is again persona grata at the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

A believer in hydrophobia is born every minute, says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

It is distressing to announce that "Rube" Waddell has broken his thumb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The divorce courts and the saloons are to be re-opened in San Francisco, and things will soon begin to seem natural and home-like in that city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

A state senator's seat in New York pays about $1OO,00O year. The pay ing has largely been done in the past by life insurance companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Governor Curry of our province of Samar has concluded to make tho tulajanes good by the old recipe that was applied to MT. To.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

If you are thinking of having any in- cisions made in your person you will no doubt be pleased to learn that mod ern surgery has method which leaves no scar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Dr. Gladden. says that no man is good for anything who has not learned submission to rightful authority, and yet he bucks Standard oil like sixty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The Spanish claims commission is to go on regardless of the Tillman- Roosevelt incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The members of the douma at Wash ington would like to get back to their respective political fences at the earl fest possible moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Captain Hobson spent $694S to get the congressional nomination, but he had a run for his money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Senator Burton neglects to resign, and the Senate is preparing to do the equivalent instead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The Bellamy Storers will return to the United States next fall. Until then we will have to wait.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

China is attending to her own bus mess. She believes that China should be reserved for the Chinese. This is considered, however, crime in other countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

A red light hangs over the main en- trance to the House at Washington, Is this an insinuation?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The douma starts out very perky, and 1t may get worse, or 1t may be wiped out altogether.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

More heroines than heroes are se- curing awards at the hands of the Carnegie hero commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Bob Taylor may be fiddler, but no one in the recent hot campaign ac cused him of being a virtuoso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Chicago's murder average is one day, but her batting average is more important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

An extremely mean man in Washing ton state stole his wife's false teeth to get the gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The Gaekwar will find much to en- certain and instruct in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Senator Platt says that man should retire when he is good and ready, over looking the fact that man is some times kicked out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Philadelphia considers Creston Clarke the worlds greatest actor, and the Ladies' Home Journal the pink of all literature. No wonder it Is sleepy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

When a telegraph operator runs amuck and ties up railroad traffic it is time for passengers to pray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
CLOUDS WILL LIFT.

Feelin" mighty sad an weary,
 Don't bliebe dere's hope fur me; All de worl' am dark and dreary Far as dis of man kin see. Yet, An knows Ah'm actin wrongful When An starts ter talk dis way. Boun' ter cum CT brighter mornin,, An termorrer Is de day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The states-general of 17S9 Is repeat ing itself in mild and bloodless war in the douma at St Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
About Persons.

J. NJ. Anderson of Griffin, Ga. was in the city yesterday.
 J. 4. Coates, commercial agent of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Senator Aldrich has secured an 70. K" from the Standard oil. a.d dena- tured alcohol Is to be permitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Stoessel and Nebogatoff are to be- come the autocracys scapegoats, but history will not look at the matter in that light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

The railroads will not know where they are at until the injunction pro- vision of the rate bill comes out of conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
ApAPTEp TO THE CLIMATE.

Fro mthe Wall Street Journal.
 The iow-cut style of canal is considered distinctly shocking by some of the critics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

All the girls are candidates for the place at the DOW of the "Skeered O Nothin'" when she is launched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Unqualified amnesty would turn loose regiment of bomb experts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

John D. Rockefeller is a lucky chap He says he feels like a rich man now and he does not have to take stimulants to get the effects.
 THAT MONDAY MORNING PAPER. All this talk of Sunday closing,
 Agitated now and then,
 Doth receive the frank indorsement
 Of us pencil pushing men.
 What is a datto? asks an editor We'll, Colonel Bryan is one.
 It wasn't long after San Francisco's Chinatown was destroyed that Birming- ham police unearthed hop joint.n
 If you are going away soon to Ashe- vile or Atlantic City, you answer cheer fully when friend queries: Going away this summer?" But the question bores you when you know that you must say "No"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

There is a great creaking of prison doors In Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

but all are loud.
 FOR LIFE'ssA QUEER OLD CAME, Some people fail and others win, Great numbers pray. great numbers sin; The good and bad go side by side, In modesty or vaunting pride
 For iifes queer old game The toilers who deserve great wealth Have nothing much but life and health. While those who boast store of gold Are cross and sick, or growing old For lifes queer old game. The chap who works the hardest gets Just half enough to pay his debts; The persons who are good and kind Are seldom ever paid, you'll find For lifes a queer old game. Professors who have knowledge deep Get salaries to make you weep, While men who cannot scan two lines Own blocks of stock in copper mines For lifes queer old game. The man who gets a little pile Desires it larger all the while; Nobody seems to be content With what he has or what he's spent For life's queer old game. It's funny how these things are mixed. Perhaps somehow they could be fixed And yet reform is never done Because we think of Number One And lifes a queer old game.
 The other night robbers plundered a poets house and carried away 5000 worth of booty. Now what dye think O that?
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Oneonta Southern Democrat Nobody has suggested yet that the doctors were behind the governments move against the patent medicine trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

It is the proper thing for Birmingham visitors to wax loud in her praises" Some visitors are "louder' than others, but all are loud"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

What is a datto?' asks an editor Well, Colonel Bryan is one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Talladega Mountain Home; Vice Presi- dent Fairbanks came south last week and thawed and now he is warm- hearted gentleman of sunny disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Lafayette Sun; There is now a rumor afioat that Hon. R. E. Pettus of Hunts vile. will be prevailed upon to enter the race for state superintendent of educa- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Of us pencil pushing men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Washington Bureau Age-Herald l4zl U street, N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Gadsden Times News: Peace. gentle peace. now hovers over both the United States Senate and the Russian Douma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
From the New York Sun.

rom the NeW YOfk SuH @ HIS is the experience of New (V Yorker who wore a silk hat In
 Lexington. Ky;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

Montgomery Advertiser: Last Sunday was the 400th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus, and not one of us thought to write skit about him. Alas. how soon we are forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25

No communication will be published without It's authors name. Rejected man uscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
CITY NEWS

The bankrupt estate of John Ash ton, who kept plumber shop, was settled up yesterday by Attorney J.. A. Peasley, the trustee. A dividend of 33 per cent will be paid Twenty per cent has already been paid.
 Miss Fannie Seigel has sued her cousin, Philip Seigel, for $1,000 dam- ages for slander. The Seigels live in the north end and some weeks ago, during a domestic tiff, the plaintih claims the defendant called her a "chippy."> This name is an adjec- tive of the street and Miss Seigel al- leges in her complaint that her cousin meant it in that sense when he applied 1t to her.
 The board of finance met yester- day afternoon and approved the pay rolls. The communication from the board of public works asking that the engineer be allowed trolley tick cts for use in his office in such num- bers as he deemed necessary, togeth- CT with a request of the policemen for weekly payment, were received and placed on file, and that was all there was heard about them. The report of the city treasurer for the month of August was read, accepted and ordered on file.
 When you select 2 diamond from our stocks you are choosing from the largest in town and you are sure of getting an honest value. The Upson Jewelry Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
There's Particular Ned

going on in the political ranks just now. And from now until next No vember you just watch for the "Oh, how de do's?" and Flows things?
 and Come in and have something,
 and the friendly hand shakes. We'll there's nothing so agreeable and so pleasant as to have friendship on all sides. But, gentlemen, it's not neces- sary that you should "come 1n' ana have something" because when you get in, if you call for a cup of Pne- lan's tea or a schooner of our de- liciOus coffee the man behind the bar will have fit or else he'll give you a glass of water with cork m 1t and think it's a joke. But don let him play his joke. If your friena wants you to "come in and nave ''something" tell him to take you into our store and drink buttermilk, or 1T you are not thirsty tell him to take you into the candy store and buy you a pound or two of bon bons so that when you go home you'll nave ''something" instead of a jag to show for your nights visiting, and moreover, you'll feel much better Tn the morning. Remember we have al ways said and always will say that the only beverage for mankind IS good tea and coffee. & The kind we sell will do, and if you doubt us try 1t once and see for yourself 1T we tell the truth at GE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

ne Evening Democrat n tne peo- ,iss paper. The prics is ze . eopy. lse . week. es . yezf. by nal os
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
ONE STEP HIGHER,

Ever see man for boy) trying to climb over a high fence? His hands grip the top raiI. but only hIs eyes and nose peep over. 'TIs a question whether he can get up-or-hIs grip loo-ens-DOwN HE GOES. This is like dealer trying to carry too fine goods for his trade. Dodge leads. but never too fast. No higher Trade line is put in until his trade will make It \ SUCCESS and he NEVER GIVES UP the lower steps. fhie fall it is Ralstons in styles. The main Rals- ton line still s4. Then in lsdies &3-O lines . doubling of our variety. Inc s3.J0 list is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Man Always Talks

or his own best points, of his best everything he
 so that is why talk good values we give. WE ARE PROUD you will be- when read the At s2oO s25o we showing popular by everybody sst '-S \
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-21
10000 Rations ordsrs%

Washington. April 90. Prompt &C
tIon has been taken by the war dc
partner, ip extending TO the earth
quake sufferers of San Francisco all
the available resources ~ It's com
mand TO relieve the wants Of the dis
tressed. and to provide shelter for the
homeless. Two hundred thousand "a
tons have been directed 90 be- sent
from Vancouver barracks TO San Fran
cisco. and q large number Of tents
from Vancouver and other army posts
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-21
Relief Stations Opened.

Oakland, Calf. April 2O.-Thousands
OF refugees rendered homeless by the
terrible calamity which has overtaken
San Francisco have come to this city.
On learning OF this, the realty syndi.
cate at once offered ldora park for
the use OF those left without shelter
by the earthquake. The ofrer has been
gratefully accepted by the police and
fire departments, and 200 cots have
been placed in the theater for the use
OF the refugees. Relief stations have
also been opened at the city hall, and
at the various public parks through.
out the city. Other relief stations
have been established in such OF the
churches throughout the city As are
considered safe for use as such,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-21
SAN FRANCISCO Is MASS Of Debris,
NOT A BUSINESS HOUSE STANDS
Funston Orders Ratlons.

Washington. April 2O.-The war de.
partment Thursday received the fol.
lowing telegram from General Funston,
dated at San Francisco, April 10;
Your four dispatches received. |
have already filed several Tor you. I'm.
possible now to inform you as to full
extent Of disaster. City practically
destroyed Troops have been aiding
the police. in patrolling and maintain
ing order Marital law has not been
declared. Working in conjunction
with civil authorities Have not in.
terfored with the sending OF any dis.
patches. You cannot send too many
tents or rations. About 100000 PEG.
pie homeless. Food very scarce, the
provision houses being all destroyed
with contents All government build
ings in city gone"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-21
SANTA ROSA Is A TOTAL WQ[(k;
5UfftQ5 5Ant fATt As frisco
All Ten Cases Dismissed.

WaNcwsS, ia, April s0.--At the No
vembCr term ot Ware superior court
the grand jury returned indictments
against every druggist In WaycrosS
for selling a certain patent medicine
Al the present term Of court the drug
gists were brought up before Judge
Parker nnder this charge and upon the
recommendation Of Solicitor BcnnOtl
the cases were dismissed by the drug,
gists agreeing to pay the cost In each
case, The costs aggregate about So
On each indictment and this sum was
paid by the druggists In so,'lcmcnt W
the cases against them. Judge Park
or stated that It was against the law
to sell the mdlcIne In Waycross, and
agreed IN mol prose- the cases against
the druggists only upon their assur
ance that they would not sell the med.
icinu again.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-21

Washington, April 20--The depart
ment OF commerce and labor will lend
all possible aid to the San Francisco
sufferers 50 far as It's facilities extend.
In dispatches to the lighthouse lnspec.
tor In San Francisco and to ofhclals
Of the fish commission, Secretary Met.
calf has directed the lighthouse ten
der Madrono and the United States
steamship Albatross to 90 at once to
the stricken city and do everything
practicable 10 aid the sufferers