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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
COON DOGS SCARCE.
Indiana Man Finds Market for All ne
Can Train.

From, the Louisville Courier-Journal.
There is such scarcity of coon dogs
IN the country that oliver w. Shelby. who
lives in Charlestown, Ind, several miles
east of Jeffersonvile, and who makes a
specially of supplying such anlilials 70
those who desire them, has been COM
yelled ia place an advertisement in one
If the naners Of his town stating that ne
1ra,,ts hounds that have been trained TO
tree coons. and that they are neeaeu
for Immediate shipment Mr. Shelpy'
who is a brother-in-law of Preston NJ
West the well known race horse man. Is
a trainer as well as shipper OF eoou
dogs but the market has got aneao OF
him and now the demand is greater Una"
the supply. - ..ooo,
doc, business. There is practically no
conpetition in his calling and ne gets
drug store prices for his dogs lie IS .
1o1,er of the sport OF coon hunting, ana
eo,. bfs own amusement he began to tran
dogs and finally some of his animals at
tracted attention. From time to Tune ne
sold dogs to city people who took Fancy
to Them and the demand began 10 m
crease until he found himself a coon
doc merchant and one of the very few
In the country.
If is not necessars for dog to have
a pedigree that will fill small book Tor
Mr.. Shelby to buy him. What he wants
TO know is whether the brute Will tree
a coon. Mr.. Shelby Is not an extensive
breeder of coon dogs. but a buyer, trainer
and shipper. He purchases his dogs from
his neighbors, buying some for almost a
song, while he has to pay good prices
for Others. When a new dog is bought by.
Mr. shelby the animal is tried out IL
he shows there is something in him he
Is trained to be sold to some prospective
purchaser who already has his order IN
IF the beast is not considered coon hun
fer he is turned out on the cold world to
look after himself. No particular breed OF
dogs is handled by Mr. Shelby. as he takes
ANYTHING that will hunt coons. Sometimes
the "orneriest'' looking dog makes the
hest animal for the purpose wanted
Mr.. Shelby's largest business is not con-
fined to his home town, but to distant
narts. He is known wherever coons are
hunted especially in the east. Many or
his best orders come from Maine, and he
also has a good business In the west.
Briefly. all dogs look alike to Mr., Shell
hv-if they can scent coon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
The Iron Market

Seldom In the history of the iron mar
ket has the demand been so brisk says
the Wall Street Journal. "Steel manu-
facturers, finding themselves short of
iron, are IN the market for all supplies
available and large sales for delivery
in the first half of next year are being
made
cone large steel company a few days
ago purchased basic iron on a basis of
SIS a ton. It would have doubled it's or
der if the price had been more satisfac-
tory. Middlemen are holding iron for
fancy premiums.
"a sale of 1900 tons of foundry iron
was made in the local market Saturday
for delivery the first half of next year."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
Alabama Cotton.

IT have been running on the Central of
Georgia for thirty years" said Col. w.
c. Lawrence, the veteran engineer, whose
home is at Columbus. Ga, "and never
have seen such fine cotton crop as
that in Alabama between Birmingham
and the Georgia line. It is simply mar
vel. The stalk is larger now than it is
usually when frost comes.
"In my state the crop north of Column
bus is In excellent condition, but east
of Columbus it is badly washed by the
rains"
Colonel Lawrence is a member of Gov
ernor TerrelPs staff and is perhaps the
only locomotive engineer in the United
States with the military rank of colonel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
American Cotton.

The worlds spindles are just about
120000O00 in number, with looms to
correspond. This would be equivalent
to $4,000 mills containing 10000 spind-
les each, and a 10,O00-spindle mill is
by no means a small affair. Many
town is proud of a mill of that size.
and $4,000 such mills, or their equiv
alent, Is the huge mechanism now re-
qulred to turn a cotton crop into the
clothing and other articles needed by
the worlds population.
The consumptive requirements of
such a vast number of spindles is now
estimated at about 10000 900 bales a
year, of which amount the American
cotton fields are expected to supply
100000 bales. Egypt and India and
small sections here and there are
looked to for the remaining 1000 900
bales. This is one reason why the
world is anticipating an American
crop of 100000 bales this year.
The whole trend at present is to ex-
cess of consumption over production,
and this is why the American cotton
fields are watched so keenly in July
and August. All feel that a shortage
of raw material is possible and that
the spindles of the world may not be
able to procure enough cotton to keep
them in operation, for they must have
not only cotton enough for daily use,
but also enough to carry them from
one growing season to another. The
margin of safety has been narrow, and
it is every year becoming narrower,
and in some unfavorable crop year the
spinning world will be in a position to
appreciate the American crop as it
had never before appreciated it. In
any year that the south does not here
after make 100000 bales, there will
be apprehensions of scarcity, and the
supplies carried over to another year
will be unduly small. Our minimum
crop should therefore be 100000
bales in order to satisfy naked world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
From the Providence Bulletin.

From the Providence Bulletin.
VA ITHOUT exception the action of
WIZ the Providence Opera house
w management in completely
severing all the bonds that have held that
theatre subject to the caprice and whims
of the theatrical syndicate for a num-
Der of years past, will awaken the graft
fication and approval Of local playgoers.
Against this INSCRIPTIONS trust there is
an indictment of long standing, and all
who know even a few of the main facts
in the indictment are we'll aware that
whoever deals a blow to this conscience
less octopus Is entitled to a round of
hearty applause from all parts of the
house, from parquet to gallery. Through
out the country for the past ten years
nearly, the insidious influences of the
group of managers making up the or
ganization have been spreading and
strengthening, and until last season the
TRUSTS grip upon the theatres of all the
leading cities was for several years prac-
ticaly complete. The conditions had be-
come intolerable, both to local managers
and to the patrons of the theatre. The
sole motto of the trust was Make
Money" and the pernicious methods en-
ployed have contributed more than all
other causes combined to the cheapening
and degradation of the theatre. The pub
lie has suffered under flood of inferior
stars and inferior plays put forth at
advanced prices. and every possible at
tempt was made to prevent the appear
ance of players of recognized worth who
might chance to hold different estimate
of dramatic art and its proper method of
presentation. Artistry was choked when
desperate effort and all kinds of chfcanery
could accomplish that end, and local man
ayers and owners of theatres had their
individual rights stripped from them I'M
til they were scarcely more than janitors.
Under this blight this city has suffered
to as great an extent as any in the coun-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
FLoeclNe FOR CRIMINALS.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
The home office has informed Parma
ment that in the course of 1908 the punish
ment of hogging was administered to
criminals in six instances in England and
Wales. Mr.. Justice Buclxnill passed one
sentence of fifteen lashes, Mr.. Justice
Darling two to eighteen lashes each, the
common sergeant two to eighteen lashes
each also, and Mr.. Justice Grantham one
to twenty lashes. In five cases the pun
ishment was administered with the cat,
and in one case with a birch rod. Two
of the verdicts of guilty" were found
where the accused were charged with rob-
berry with violence and four verdicts were
given where the charges were robbery
with violence by persons in company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
FAMILY MUSIC.
the Atchison Globe.

From the Atchison Globe.
Once upon time a mother was taken
sick and had to be sent to health re-
sort for treatment But she couldn't rest
or sleep 1t was too quiet there. So the
physician in charge hired ten Indians to
stand outside her window and whoop and
pound and yell all day. and the mother,
hearing the sound. thought of the dear
children at home, and lost all that strange
fear she had felt when it was quiet, and
made a rapid recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
PUBLIC BATH IN STOCKHOLM.

From Social Sweden In the Craftsman.
The useful and the beautiful so hand
in hand in Sweden; everything bears the
stamp of the artistic. The central public
bath in Stockholm Is in a park; the in
terror is decorated in green, the right
shade of lavender and white; the little
dressing rooms are daintily furnished;
the swimming pools bordered with palms
of growing plants, with a little island
of them in the center, and on the top
floor are two large halls for indoor ten
mis- dances or other public amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
KISSES.
samuel Taylor Coleridge.

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Cupid, if storying Legends tell Alright.
Once framed a rich Elixir of Delight
A Chalice DER love-kindled flames he fix'd
And in it nectar and ambrosia mx'd
With these the magic dews, which Even
ing brings.
Brush'd from the italian Star by faery
wings;
Each tender pledge of sacred Faith he
Joined,
Each gentler pleasure of tn unspotted
mind
Day dreams, whose tints with sportive
brightness glow,
And Hope, the blameless Parasite of
Woe.
The eyeless Chemist heard the process
rise,
The steamy Chalice dubbed up in signs;
Sweet sounds transpired, as when tn
enamored Dove
Pours the soft murmr rings of responsive
love.
The finished work might Envy vainly
blame,
And Kisses was the precious COM
pounds name;
With half the God his Cyprian Mother
blest,
And breathed on sara's- lovelier ups ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
ADAM NO BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
An old friend writes: adam was no
bachelor. Adam was a twin In the first
chapter of Genesis read: God created
man in his own image, in the image of
God created he him; male and female
created he them. And God blessed them,
and God said unto them, Be fruitful
and multiply. - And the evening
and the morning were the sixth day OF
course what appears in the next chapter
is another story"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Going to BRYAN Reception.

Il am receiving letters every day from
democrats in various parts of the state
announcing their intention Of joining the
Alabama contingent at William Jennings
Bryan's reception in New York" said
John L. Parker chairman of the Bryan
Alabama delegation.
have applied through Col John w.
Tomlnson for 200 seats in Madison Square
Garden. Most Of the Alabamians will re-
main at home to vote and leave for New
York August % Our headquarters will
be at the Hoffman house"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
IN HIS LINE.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Married, are your" laughed his friend
II thought you were confirmed old
BACH
II thought so, too replied the doc
tor, but 1 struck patient with a bad
case of heart trouble and the only way
I could cure her was by proposing. :"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
UNCLE SANS HISTORY.
From the London Mail

From the London Mail.
According to Mr.. George B. Winter, the
London military tailor, who was engaged
by the United States government to reor-
ganize the uniforms of the American
army, that army contains the pick OF
American manhood. The soldiers are as
hard as nails, lean and muscular. They
are indeed a magnificent lot of athletes
and are capable of standing any amount
of hardship"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
STRUCK TROUBLE AT ONCE.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Scarcely had the russian emigrant set
his foot on the soil OF the New World
when sounds of dire conflict assailed
his ears
what is it?" he asked. HAS a revo-
luton broken loose here, too?
"Worse!" answered his former neigh
Dor and compatriot who had met him
at the steamer dock, as with blanched
lips he hurried him to a place of safety.
IT'S a gang of rooters for the Giants
mobbing an umpireH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
Last rally for the candidates!
NOT HOUSEKEEPING.

From the Philadelphia Press.
so, you're married, Ell? hope you've
got good housewife"
well" replied the young benedict,
she's only been fashionable hotel wife
so far and guess she hopes to continue
en-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20
THROWING OFF THE YOKE

try Without apparent reason some of
the best of the syndicate's offerings land
the best were none too good under the
prevailing conditions) were not allowed to
visit Providence, and the attractions pre-
scented at the opera house during the last
two or three years have been notorious
for their low average of quality. The
management has realized this, but all pro-
tests were totally without effect. Now the
final protest has come in the form OF a
thorough declaration of independence, and
the event is to be considered one Of the
most noteworthy that has occurred in
local theatrical affairs in a long time.
The exact result of this independent
step cannot be foreseen at this time.
Providence is very small and compare
lively unimportant link in the theatrical
chain, and it may be that the syndicate
will contemptuously ignore the city alto
gether for year or so. In this case play
goers may be deprived of the pleasure OF
witnessing some very good performances,
but they will also be spared the pain Of
patronizing a quantity of worthless trash
at ridiculously high prices. At all events
with the Shuberts, of a dramatic season
that will bring several notable visitors and
a list of entertainments acceptable, If
incomplete, and a ready welcome will be
extended by management and public to
some of the good syndicate attractions IL
that organization does not lose its tenn
per and display fit of sull1s over the
recent developments. Most certainly,
though, it cannot afford to sulk very long,
considering the way in which 1t has been
losing its grip in the last six months.
It's grasp of the situation here was loosen
ed last winter, and now 1t has been en-
tirely shaken off. to be treated hereafter
like all other theatrical combinations.
Congratulations are due Colonel Wendell
schaefer for his self-emaneipation from q
long and tedious serfdom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Luther Burbank has evolved five
new varieties of peoples and foliage
plants. He is the wizard of the veget-
able world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

in Wall street came together, and both
mean ruin to many.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The Mad MulIah has been defeated,
and the state of his feelings is easier
imagined than described.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The boil weevils of Mississippi are
not genuine. They did not have MEX
ico' branded ON their wings. The line
of battle is still the big river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Castro has joined the Coal Barons,
and Garvin ties two wounded fingers
together to keep in the race. Grit will
win the pennant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The naval demonstration at Oyster
Bay should not be misconstrued even
by the Sultan of Turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The daughters of Standard oil mag
mates now marry either Chauffeur or
an aeronaut. The latter is rapidly
coming into favor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

A recently analysis of potted chicken
showed that it was veal held together
by glue 1t was made in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

1t would be worth something, to this
country to entertain first-class mon
arch like Emperor William.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

A twenty-inch rainfall in twenty-four
hours at Bombay makes our wet spells
look like thirty cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The primary campaign is culminat-
ing. 1t is not hot, but what it lacks in
warmth the weather is supplying.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The new electric line from New
York to Chicago is easy enough except
its financing, and that remains to be
accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Bankerm Stensland may have gone
to Wall street with his loot. and he
may be behind the boom in stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Walter Wel1man finds the weather
at Spitzbergen cool enough to suit him
this year. He may seek cooler place
next summer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Mrs. Leslie Carter has gone over to
the trust after fighting it for years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Rockefeller is inclined to forgive
newspaper writer's, but he still has
an opinion of magazine muckrakers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The terrible scenes of San Francisco
are re-enacted in Valparaiso bay, and
so it doubtless will be in ages yet I'M
born.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

The golden rod is about due, and
when it comes the summer season be-
gins to lose its grip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Leper Rossi is going back to Syria,
where he will find more humanity
to the acre than he found in this coun-
try.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Two socialists who tried to deliver
speeches at Brimfeld, ILL.,, were
promptly thrust into jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

A few muck rakeAs could find en-
ployment in the banking business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Mr.. Rockefeller says unfriendly pens
have made him richer and homlier
than he really is.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

mysterious way theory and practice clash.
OF one thing we may rest assured. A
plebiseite of Moorish slaves would en-
phatically reject an offer of liberty which
entailed the responsibility of working like
an ordinary lahorer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Most bucket shops and bucket shop
pers are equally bad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

K. G. Wells says that poker is a bad
habit 1t is also a prevalent habit in
this country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

In the Indian territory paper called
the Muckrake is keeping up with the
procession.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Nathan Miller looks like sure win
ner for the state senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20


Luther Burbank has evolved five
new varieties of peoples and foliage
plants. He is the wizard of the veget-
able world.
The terrible scenes of San Francisco
are re-enacted in Valparaiso bay, and
so it doubtless will be in ages yet I'M
born.
Leper Rossi is going back to Syria,
where he will find more humanity
to the acre than he found in this coun-
try.
Two socialists who tried to deliver
speeches at Brimfeld, H., were
promptly thrust into jail.
The golden rod is about due, and
when it comes the summer season be-
gins to lose its grip.
Mr.. Rockefeller says unfriendly pens
have made him richer and homlier
than he really is.
K. G. Wells says that poker is a bad
habit. 1t is also a prevalent habit in
this country
In the Indian territory a paper called
the Muckrake is keeping up with the
procession.
Young Henry Clews can afford to
write drama in blank verse. He is
rich.
A modest but winning team will Sc
cure the pennant this year in the south.
Upton Sinclair is establishing a
jungle of his own in New Jersey.
Hughes and peace" is the last hope
of the New York republicans.
Nathan Miller looks like a sure win
ner for the state senate.
Most bucket shops and bucket shop
pers are equally bad.
Even President Roosevelt is boost
ing Uncle Joe"
Date your letters from "The Pen
nant City"
i
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Young Henry Clews can afford to
write drama in blank verse. He is
rich
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

A modest but winning team will Sc
cure the pennant this year in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Hughes and peace" is the last hope
of the New York republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Even President Roosevelt is boost
ing "Uncle Joe"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Upton Sinclair is establishing q
jungle of his own in New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-20

Date your letters from "The Pen
nant City"
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-11-23
VAPOR ''COlM0'

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