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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-01-11
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-01-11
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EARTH ROADS.
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Easily Kept Ia Good Condition by
the New Road Drag.
In Iowa the problem of good roads
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
FAMILY JARS.

From the Sabetha (Kan.) Herald.
 A group of-Sabetha women recently put it to a vote and decided that the easiest man to put up with, after all. is the man with the quick temper
 He flies up. says a few bad words. knocks a few things around, slams the door and is over 1t. One woman says her husband grows excessively polite when she has displeased him. When he Is osten- tatious in picking up her handkerchief, getting her a chair and opening the door for her, she knows there is trouble ahead. A second woman said she trembled when her husband looked grieved When sad expression appeared around his mouth she immediately began to look back over the past few hours to find out what she had done. third said her lord and master became patient He waited humbly for her to finish her harangue, acquiesced patiently in all she said, and put up with her caustic remarks as with vagaries of little child.
 The consensus of opinion was that few smashed dishes is the most satisfactory way out of family jar. The atmosphere becomes cooled immediately after the ex- ploslon and there is always a nice, re- freshing making up when the smoke of battle clears away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Photographic Bureau.

An incident few days ago in a Bir- mngham hotel convinced me that this city is sadly in need of a stenographie bureau or place where one can have let ters written in private" said travelling man last night
 q was sitting near the stenographer s desk in a hotel and casually overheard a travelling man dlctating a letter on important business in which he quoted prices on a large contract. After he had finished and gone out to mall the letter another travelling man who had been sit ting near and had evidently beard the dictation went to the desk and dictated a letter to the same firm quoting lower prices on the same material. I do not know the result of those letters, but the incident convinced me that some place should be provided where letters of this kind could be dictated in pri- vacy
 All large cities outside of Birmingham have such bureaus and it Is thoroughly practical here. The bureau should be open for business day and night. l have often needed the services of a stenographer in Birmingham and have been unable to get them, especially at night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
To Be Kent Clean.

While the Mayor and street commis- sioner are pointing with pride to the fact that the highways and byways of Birmingham were never so clean at this season of the year as they are now, general "clean up day" will be proclaimed perhaps later on this month for the purpose of accentuating the importance of concert of action on the part of householders and property owners. As vigilant as the authorities have been, few heaps of decayed matter in back yards may have es- capped the eye of the sanitary officers. A day set apart for general cleaning will result in the disappearance of the last vestage of overlooked refuse.
 August first will be weed-cutting day. Rank groth chopped down In the early summer would necessitate a sec ond chopping, whereas this work done on the first of August will give us weedless gutters, weedless railroad tracks and weedless yards during the rest of the year. The railroad com.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Helping the City Beautiful.


 However unsatisfactory the govern- ment of any city may become, the power rests with the people to reform it" said an old citizen. No matter how non progressive community may be, the power rests with the people to work q change. It is useless for a few to cry out against the lack of public spirit when the people have not the disposition to labor for better conditions.
 '"rhe ordinary citizen feels a sense of >injury in the lack of appreciation of the higher things of life in the failure of a city to possess adequate parks and libraries and other public institutions that begin to mark the difference between the merely commercial and the nobler aiming purpose. It is small index to culture that a city possess theatres and amuse- ment resorts; that the divine Sarah could sing under a tent and show an interest in the receipts at the flap. and the wild and fuzzy west has enjoyed wrestling match in regions as remote as Roaring Camp.
 Nith SO nluCu Ol pfeldte, ollc llldy bluntly say that a proper appreciation of public pride does not necessarily mean the determination to get ahead of Atlanta in skyscrapers and league standing. Such things are good in their way and are to be commended But another good thing to do is to hold up the hands of those who are honestly interested in Birmingham's standing as a city of culture, and to fos- ter the spirit that built a $150,OO0 High school and now wants to erect statues to the memory of those whose good deeds were pre-eminent. We want a little more of the ideal as we go along and progress, and the few who are patiently endeavoring to balance for the eommun- lty the ultllitarian and the aesthetic ought to feel that they have the sym pathy, at least of the rest of us, who while we may be so cabbage favored in temperament as to lack their fine sens- billties of the artistic. are still loyal enough to work for the city beautiful that Is to be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
THE PISTOL ToTER.
From the Chattanooga Times.

From the Chattanooga Times.
 Birmingham Age-Herald:
 The pistol-toter is Birmingham's chiet curse. Notwithstanding recent numerous arrests and heavy fines for carrying con- cealed weapons, apparently as many as ever defy the law by going about the streets armed
 Heavy fines do not reach this or any other defense. The law that prescribes a mere money penalty for its infraction, is a law that gives the ruffian and coward an advantage over the gentleman and the law-abding citizen. The "pdstol-toter" who has only a fine to fear feels that he will be required to pay a license-expen- sive no doubt, but still neither prohibl- tive nor heinous. So he is prepared to take chances and if he has to, to pay for the same quite cheerfully. What are a few dollars to his being ready to shed blood and take life? Not until the laws make the practice of pistol carrying, when done in wantonness and as habit. fel- ony may we hope for relief from the sick ening details of murders and homicides that are published daily In the newspapers as the direct fruits thereof So long as immunity can be purchased with money. just so long will the sorry story be daily told.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
"23" IS A 100000.

Paris tMo) Cor Chicago Tribune.
 W. T. Ragland, president of the Mis- souri Bar commission. who is home from recent examinations conducted by the commission in Columbia and Jefferson City, has joined the cult which considers '23'' the most unlucky number in the whole system of mathematics. He says he has found that all the young law stu dents who draw that number in exaniina- tions for entrance to the bar fail to pass.
 Secretary Ashley of Kansas City was really the discoverer of the potency of the cabalistic number in bringing young candidates for the bar to grief Last April one of the brightest young men who took the examination failed. He failed again in Columbia last week. Then sec- retary Ashley started an investigation. This revealed that the young man had drawn No. 23 both times
 Further investigation of the record showed that every young man In Mis- souri who had ever drawn No. 23 had failed.
 After Secretary Ashley had explained the origin of "skidoo, skidee. 23.' ths board went into executive session, and 1t is said that hereafter No. 23 will not be issued in examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Football Preparations.

While all eyes are now focused on the baseball world said college man last night, preparations are nevertheless under way for the coming gridiron sea- son.
 .Coaches are being secured, schedules arranged and subscriptions solicited, while prospective candidates for the various teams are in training for the great Ameri- can college game. The all-absoroing top ics among the college men are the enect of the new rules on the game and tho prospects for the coming year. It now seems probable that Vanderbilt Tech and Auburn. with possibly one or two others, will have their old coaches back in the fall. while the others will have to secure new ones.
 It is of course too soon to prophecy as to the relative strength of the southern teams. but 1t is perhaps safe to say that Vanderbilt will be the favorite with Tech and Clemson close seconds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Street Railway Equipment.

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Is to be congratulated upon the recent acquisition of some handsome cars. More are forthcoming, and the trolley-ridihg public of Bir- mingham is gratifled. This town has one of the best equipped and most pro- gressive traction systems in the coun. touching fourteen towns. With the possible exception of New Orleans, whose street car system Is admirable, Birmingham yields precedence to no southern city in the matter of traction facilities.
 The suburban lines Of Birmingham, so great factor in building up and consolidating the Birmingham district, with it's population of 100000 people, are our particular pride Double tracks and heavy steel rails, with special trains and quick schedules, make these roads up to date in every particular. The specials make fast time and, what Is even more creditable, accidents are comparatively few. In fact, serious trolley car accidents in the Birming- ham district rarely occur. Consider ing the size of the town and the num- Der of people who ride, this is remark able.
 The policy of the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company is to increase the efficiency of it's trolley system from time to time, making i'm provements whenever an opportunity affords. The result is network of trolley lines kept in good repair and an equipment of rolling stock which compares favorably with any in the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A girl would never be so deceptive as to make man believe she loved him when she did.
 A man fools his wife about his brains good deal less than she fools her friends about them.
 The more man reads books. on how to have a garden the better he will do 1t with hired man who never did anything but work in one.
 Hardly any man has as much time for fun as the man who has to stay and work In the hot city while his family are away for the summer.
 What woman likes is to get in an argu- nent with her husband so he can prove she is wrong. so she can cry. so he will have to give her nice present to make it up to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Out, out brief candle; life's but . walking shadow.
 Macbeth.
Aftermath.

Now, that the smoke of explosion and con1agration has cleared away, it is in order to summarize the fatalities of the Fourth. In some respects the day was quieter than It has been our good fortune to enjoy for some years, in that there were no catastrophes. A total of 38 deaths and 2789 injured Is furnished by the Chicago Tribune. There were 358 more persons injured this year than last year. The returns are not yet all in, however and 1t is probable that tetanus poison will add to the list of dead.
 The chief cause for congratulation Is that there were no big horrors to mar the day. There were no serious trolley car or train wrecks, no excur- sion boat disasters and none of the sickening accidents that so often con tribute to a bloody Fourth. The in 1ured are, most of them, not hurt enough to awaken grave fears and they will soon get we'll. As usual fireworks reaped the biggest harvest of dead and injured.
 The celebration just passed goes to prove that we are still as far away from safe and sane" Fourth as ever. The small boy will probably continue to observe the day in his accustomed manner until there is a radical change in his makeup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Milk and Meats.

No department of the city govern ment is better worth it's cost of main tenance than that of the milk and meat inspector. The work of inspection is done scientifically, 1t is said, and that 1t is done honestly is vouched for by the Mayor and Aldermen.
 Reports of inspection are submitted weekly and publication in the local press keeps the public informed as to the quality of milk sold in Birmingham. The names of delinquent dairymen and the names of restaurants where milk below the standard was sold have been published. A few weeks ago many res taurants. according to the inspectors reports, were selling milk that was not up to the requirements. Retail vendors of milk were being imposed upon, no doubt. At any rate, the consumer was not getting the pure milk that was bar gained for All this is changed. The last milk report showed a wholesome condition of the milk supply. If any diluted or impure milk is sold in Blr- mingham, the inspector does not find it, and his department is ever vigilant.
 The inspectors last meat report Is published in another column of The Age-Herald. Taken altogether, it is highly satisfactory. Publicity is bear ing good fruit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
A Mans Word.

"It is q funny thing said man, l get avfully blue and low-splrited when there seems to be no reason for it. And on the other hand when l ought to be down in the mouth I feel like a fighting cock. Just the Imp of the perverse with in me I suppose.
 But there is always cause 1T we can only find it for these psychological ups and downs. Ones mental attitude is largely product of circumstance Some times it hinges on a very small thing. Your very views of life are often changed by cigar or cup Of coffee or a pill Somebody said that the world is a comedy to those that think, tragedy to those who feel. But l am of the opin- ion that even the most normally con- stltuted without doing either very much is at times a prey to both extremes. It is his stomach frequently that shifts the scene. And the blues most likely are a case of nerves therefrom.
 "So after all about the most unstable thing in the world of mutability is the spirit of man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
SAVING SHIPS BY WIRELESS.
Great Work Performed By Modern
 Invention.

Not long ago a large freighter became disabled in the Gulf of Mexico. says the | Worlds Work. She was equipped with
 wireless telegraph apparatus: so instead of hoisting distress signals to flap idly in the old way, the captain began to send
 out wireless messages in all directions
 we are disabled and need help" he said, giving the location of the ship. Soon
 there was sputteIing among the receiv- ing instruments of the disabled vessel. Word was received from a distant vessel that the appeal had been heard and help
 was coming.
 Wireless has come to the aid of the
 mariner to remarkable degree. Take the case of the whalebacK steamer City
 of Everett towing a barge of oil from Sa- bine Bar, Texas, to New York. The steel
 door of a forward turret was torn off
 by the sea, compartment was flooded,
 and the ship became unmanageable She
 was then about 15O miles from Port Ar thur, Texas. From the wireless chart showing the routes of the gulf vessels
 the captain saw that the ships Col. E. l.. Drake and Maverick were about due at Port Arthur He sought to locate them by wireless. The message. however, was answered by the Captain H. F. Lucas which was fifty miles distant. The Everett communicated her position, the Lucas did likewise and they kept in communication
 until sighted. The disabled ship was then lowed to the shelter of Ship shoal where she was repaired.
 By means of wireless the location or derelicts, constant menace to naviga- ton becomes known. They can be avoid- ed or destroyed. But a far more impor- tant aid to navigation is the distribution of storm warnings by wireless. particu- lariy off Cape Hatteras the graveyard of ships." At this point and elsewhere on the coast the DeForest station each day sends out the weather indications from Washington. These warnings are sent into the air at random to be caught LID by all ships. equipped with wireless apparatus and relayed by them until there l Is a sort of continuous chain of warn- l ings.
 | Wireless is entering largely into the | plans of arctic explorers and promises | to be a very necessary part of such op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
The Iron Trade.
The Iron Trade Review. after relat- ing the facts about the active market, says, in conclusion:

The Iron Trade Review. after relat- ing the facts about the active market, says, in conclusion:
 All these developments tend in the one market has a latent strength and an al- most unsuspected recuperative power.
 The general prosperity of the coun- tly, based on good crop reports, ac- counts in a natural way for the keen demand for iron and all other com modities Manufacturers are the first to scent hard times. Poor crops mean decrease in trade and a cessation of construction work of various kinds, for after all there is no basis for conner clal and industrial thrift equal to that of the farm.
 Abundant crops, therefore, such as this summer promises. form the main stay that keeps the mines. furnaces and steel mills a-going. The eagerness with which consumers are buying iron certainly is significant. It is seen now that the cut in the price of pig metal was a mistake on the part of iron makers. We will see probably the quotation marked up again to $14 be- fore the dog days are past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
WHO ARE THE BEST DRESSED?
The Other Side Ranks Americans
 Ahead of Europeans.
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail.
 The question as to which nation is the best dressed Is raised by an article in La Revue, entitled ''Mercantilisme ct Esthe- tlque,' by M. Albert Schlnz, who awards the palm to Americans over English people or those of any other country.
 Americans, as a rule, dress far better and more smartly than Europeans" he says. Side by side with the latter they invariably have the appearance of being turned out spick and span. An American who had landed at Homburg on his first European tour told us how surprised he had been to notice that only poor peo- pie live in Europe
 Mir Frederick Bosworth the New Bur lington street court costumer and tailor, informed Daily Mail representative yes terday that, comparing the American business men and women who go every morning to the city and return every evening, with our London crowds, the former are decidedly heater in appear ance.
 '"rhe American women, too, shows more daintiness, and what I might call sense
 
 up and way of displaying 1t to the very best advantage English women, even of the most cultured classes, do not show that invariable excellent taste in dress which almost every American woman shows. American ladies often pay as much for a cotton dress with dainty Alsatian lace edgings and trimmings as Is given for court costume; as much as s9Oo and $25O.
 A member of the firm of Messrs Skin street tailors, who had spent some years in the United States said that there was no question that American people, men as we'll as women, were we'll dressed, but mot so well dressed as the members of our English upper classes, that is. society people,"
 Another famous West End tailor put the matter thus No Englishman orders his clothes from America; few Americans who can afford 1t and who prize style, quality and fit, order their clothes any, where else but in London. The extent of this trans-A Atlantic trade has already been pointed out, and I am within the mark in saying that the very existence of some of our most famous firms in West London depends upon this American custom The cultured American is prob- ably as we'll dressed in all respects as any man in Europe, but in saying that we are only paying ourselves @ compli- ment, for almost without exception the clothes come from London.