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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

IT HE Mammoth Beetle Bug min
W strels gave a clever and highly
diverting performance at the
Bugville theatre last night. When the
curtain rose on the first part a daz-
zling scene was presented to view The
stage setting represented a clover field
sleeping beneath a silver moon Myriads
of firehies, hired for the occasion as SUI
pernumeraries. fitted about and twenty
Immediately dressed erickets ratified the
bones. A burst of melody issued from the
New Jersey skeeter quartette. ably as
sisted by a chorus of June bugs in green
livery. When the applause had subsidized,
the interlocutor Arthur Roach, intro
duced Billy Beetle Bug and Bobby scara-
bus, premier end men. Their jokes and
witticisms, while not altogether new
evoked much laughter. They were round
" applauded. The Locust Brothers won
a thunderous encore with their parody
on THE Good Old Summer Time" Both
wept when they thought of winter. A
rafting clog dance by fourteen spiders
was a novel feature and the bed bug
drill made hit. There were some more
S0-+SS' AONoDAJt a 4OAS SOlS ~ lHo MISS
ing bugs and a slumber song by the
skeeter quartette. The olio was good A
troupe of acrobatic fleas performed won
ders, an exhibition on a slack wire by
Gray Spider was enjoyed and the mono
logue of Daddy Thousand-Legs made
everybody laugh. The performance was
brought to close with a bowling bur-
lesque of the Bugyille fire department,
in which the entire company took part.
party of boil weevils were conspicuous
in box. There was also large attend
anee of ladybugs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
VIRGINS TREE FALLS.
London World.

prom the London World.
Tourists who have visited Egypt will
learn with regret that the Virgins tree
at Mataren QIeliopolls). in the suburbs
of Cairo, has fallen.
The famous tree was sycamore be-
meath whose shade the Holy Family is
said to have found shelter after its flight
into Egypt. Although this is doubted by
many, the tree has remained as a relic
associated with sacred history.
Many people carried away fragments
of its bark or leaves as remembrance
and to these especially it will doubtless
be a consolation to know that although
the old tree has disappeared other trees
descended from 1t still remaiy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
REFLECTIONS OF. A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
Farmers seem to think a man who
can't predict the weather must be a
Wall street thief.
A man is so smart to be a political
leader it does seem as If he could make
an honest living il he tried.
Usually what woman speaks of as the
wine closet is a bottle of whisky locked
in a bureau drawer.
Adam was awful lucky not to have any
shoes to fall on the steps when he was
coming home late.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Strike Is Settled.

New Orleans. September 10.-The
strike of Southern Pacific carmen.
which involved nearly 500 workmen
and extended across the entire state Of
Louisiana, was settled tonight. The
men will return to work receiving an
advance in wages averaging about So
per month apiece.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Engineer Killed In Wreck.

Shreveport, September 10.-The
southbound passenger train on the
Iron Mountain railroad was derailed at
Galien, La, this morning, the locomo-
tive overturning. Engineer Leon Leady
was scalded to death and Fireman H.
M. Blake received injuries which may
prove fatal None of the passengers
was hurt. The cause of the wreck is
unknown,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Oswald Bush Killed.

Hot Springs, Ark, September TO-
George R. Milling shot and killed Os-
valid Bush here this afternoon. Both
are we'll known photographers. The
trouble was caused by woman. Mil
ling surrendered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
TRIPLES.

Little things
Count, you know
Coffee cold,
Schedules slow.
Waking up
Rather late,
Missing trains,
Sure as fate.
Bumps you get
Here and there,
Aches and pains,
Loss of hair.
Skeeters flleas,
Hornets, too,
Little bills
Falling due.
Little woes
Many Sorts
Little snubs
Sharp retorts.
Little bets one
Never wins,
Little fads
Little sins.
1t is hard to say when Paul o. stems
land will have his home coming week.
movement has been started to put an
end to the hug in Waiting All right-in
waltzing.
Widows are in demand in Paris, as else
where
Statistics show that the older woman
gets the longer the time she spends be-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The Baltimore and Ohio was six
years ago merged into the Pennsyl-
vania, but it has this year emerged
from it. Only 40 per cent of 1t was
swallowed six years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The magnates of Wall street have a
new game called Guess the Dividend"
Only smart and constituencies railroad
presidents can play it successfully.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Leaders Are Arrested.

Havana, September 10.-President
Palma tonight decreed the suspension
of all constitutional guarantees and re-
volSed all offers of amnesty. Many lib
eral leaders are being arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Andrew Carnegie knows better than
to drop in on his summer sovereign,
King Edward, to ask him to butt into
the spelling business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Charles e. Hughes may secure the
republican nomination for governor,
but he would still have to settle with
Mr.. Hearst and Tammany, for they
seem to be pulling together.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

If Andrew Carnegie knows so much
about the English language he should
write dictionary. This is the psyche
logical moment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Now that the home of Rip Van
Wrinkle has been looted, it is in order
for some vandal to carve his name on
Shakespeare tomb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

New York faunts an estimated popu-
lation of twelve million in 1910 in the
faces of Chicago pennant winners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Herring and Stensland will soon meet
face to face. and then they can settle
the issues between them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

1t is difficult to say which is the
more silent in these Bryanistic days
Grover Cleveland or David Bennett
Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
IN SEASON.

IN SEASON.
Now doth the bard with weary air
His daily part rehearse.
And sitting on a cake of Ice,
He writes some autumn verse.
ALIMONY.
A little loving
Now and then
S expensive for
Unlucl1y men.
The republican party seems to have
providence pushed off the boards
Enter the Dutch. the German and the
Hebrew comedian.
There is nothing so hard to learn as tho
time to quit.
MARY.
Mary had a little lamb
With fleece as white as snow,
And everywhere that Mary went
That lamb was sure to go.
Nursery Rhyme.
Mary had a little lamb
She got it Christmas morning;
By good it's wood wool remains
The ash can were adjoining.
New York Times.
Mary had a little lamb,
As you have heard before;
If Mary had been hungrier
She would have called for more.
-Somerville Journal.
Mary had little lamb.
Which put her in a huff.
The meat was bad and so, you see,
A little was enough
Sign of the times-"Oyster Stew Today"
Chorus girls are short this year. say
the managers. Better short than too long.
PAUL COOK,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

1t is cruel for republicans to insin-
uate that the Peerless One Is a gas
magnate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Vermont went republican, and Arkan-
sas went democratic, but keep your
eye on New York
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The government Matched more fish
last year than Grover Cleveland could
catch in a thousand years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Stensland did not stay in Darkest
Africa long enough to disseminate per-
nicious banking theories.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Straw hats are all right until over
coats have to be worn with them. The
two do not go well together
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The hurly burly's about done, and
the pennant will flap under the Stag
pile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Corbett reiterates that he is a gen
tleman, very much as if he thought
somebody doubted his word.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The Iowa frost was neither political
nor theatrical. 1t was a mixture of
temperature and humidity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Charles e. Hughes is at home, and
thus far no politician has fastened
tag on him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The Proctors boss Vermont. They
say Gee" and "Haw" to the voters as
well as to the legislators.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Having been ambushed in his own camp.
Senator Dick probably feels as Julius
Caesar did when Brutus poked him in
the ribs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Stensland will soon be on the sea
going back to dear old Milwaukee ave-
nue. again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Thus far the Memphis team has not
cut down the percentage of the cham
pions-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Chicago bakers are said to prefer
bad eggs to good ones. OF courses!
Nobody expects them to eat their own
bread.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The old world is good enough for me,
No matter what the pessimist may say.
With its sunshine and its rain and it's
happiness and pain,
This life is worth the living any day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Both Auburn and Tuscaloosa antici-
pate big classes and a prosperous year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Now we know why John Sharp Will
liams didn't join in the Bryan well
come
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The republican text book is stand
pat, claim-all document.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The open summer car is still the
peoples choice in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Beveridge, Cannon and Taft are hold
ing the republican fort in Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

No use surrenderlng to trouble. If it
wasn't for the night we'd never see the
stars, you know
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

There is a man-maybe you know his
name? Every time the world gives him
a hard knock it knocks song out OF
him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

HE I1E I nm. :
No more frolics with the FOUNDERS,
No more suppers In cafes,
No more pleasant skates and Founders,
No more walks in wicked ways.
No more fund and-what a pityl-
No more poker chips to stack.
No more good times in the city
For poor Jones-his wife Is back.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

It appears that the Russians are trying
to drown in vodka those troubles which
they cannot blow up with bombs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

feez a mirror. Sure! The older she gets
the longer it takes for her to make up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

However, our happiness has always
been adulterated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

A little touch of Teddy would quiet
things in Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
AesINTHE eoNBoNs.

Battling Nelson battled once too
often
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. post
office as second-class matter under act
of Congress March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

The republican party seems to have
providence pushed off the boards.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

How poor an instrument may do a
noble deed!
Antony and Cleopatra.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

IN SEASON.
Now doth the bard with weary air
His daily part rehearse.
And sitting on a cake of Ice,
He writes some autumn verse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

New York fiaunts an estimated popu-
lation of twelve million in 1910 in the
faces of Chicago pennant winners.
------s------
Straw hats are all right until over
coats have to be worn with them. The
two do not go well together.
Corbett reiterates that he is a gen
tleman, very much as if he thought
somebody doubted his word.
--s.----
The Iowa frost was neither political
nor theatrical. 1t was a mixture of
temperature and humidity.
The government Matched more fish
last year than Grover Cleveland could
catch in a thousand years.
Herring and Stensland will soon meet
face to face, and then they can settle
the issues between them.
--s-----
The Proctors boss Vermont. They
say Gee" and "Haw" to the voters as
well as to the legislators.
---.s.--
Stensland did not stay in Darkest
Africa long enough to disseminate per-
nicious banking theories.
Vermont went republican, and Arkan-
sas went democratic, but keep your
eye on New York
Charles E. Hughes is at home, and
thus far no politician has fastened
tag on him.
1t Is cruel for republicans to insin-
uate that the Peerless One Is a gas
magnate.
Thus far the Memphis team has not
cut down the percentage of the cham
pions-elect
Stensland will soon be on the sea
going back to dear old Milwaukee ave-
nue. again.
---s.
Now we know why John Sharp Will
liams didn't join in the Bryan well
come.
The hurly burly's about done, and
the pennant will flap under the Stag
pile.
Both Auburn and Tuscaloosa antici-
pate big classes and prosperous year.
Beveridge, Cannon and Taft are hold
ing the republican fort in Maine.
The open summer car Is still the
peoples choice in this state.
The republican text book is stand
pat. claim-all document.
However, our happiness has always
been adulterated.
A little touch of Teddy would quiet
things in Cuba.
Battling Nelson battled once too
often
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11

W. F. Jordan and W. D. Lanier are
the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives of The Age-Herald IN its
circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
NOMINEES AT THE CAPITAL
From the
AH--I.

From the Montgomery Advertiser Of
Monday.
II HE ante-convention night was
wv marked by an overflow at all the
hotels. The New Exchange, as
The Washington times., 1906-03-23

Miss clara Barton has accepted the
Office OF president OF the National First
Aid Association of America, a society
whose object is to offer first aid in
emergencies Miss Barton returned 10
her home in Glen Echo on Tuesday
evening, but will remain here only a
short time. as her duties require her
presence In Massachusetts. where the
society has it's headquarters.
The announcement from Boston that
Miss Barton had agreed 10 be the head
OF the society was not unexpected by
Miss Barton's friends. who knew or nor
long and continued efforts TO organize
such movement in this country. In
less than a years time the member
shin of the organization has so spread
that branches have been established in
many cities In Massachusetts. in Chi
cago. and in California More than 1.0Jo
members are already registered.
In addition to Miss Barton. the Off
GERS of the society are: Vice president.
Mrs. ]. Sewall Reed: assistant to presi-
dent. Roscoe G. Wells: treasurer and
medical director. II. H. Hartung. NJ. D..
and secretary. Mary 1. Kensel-
Miles Leads Advisers.
The advisory board is headed by
Lieut. Gen. Nelson \. Miles, and in
cludes in addition to him DR.. Eugene
Underhil. of Philadelphia. ex-Gov John
l. Bates. OF Boston: DR.. Charles r.
Dickson. of Toronto: DR.. Joseph Gard
neT. of Bedford. Ind: Major James
Evelyn Pitcher, OF CGrlisle. Pa. and
Henry Chapman. New jersey.
The organization in this country of
a first aid society is an accomplishment
which Miss Barton has hoped for for
ten years. Her visits to various for
eign countries where such organizations
exist convinced her of their practicable
ity. and of the absolute necessity of saw
ing life. but through her inability to find
competent instructors her plans Were de-
layed until a little more than tlree
years ago The society has not even
Yet been formally organized
In outlining its plans. the society de-
termined TO form classes for practical
instruction in first al. To this end a
effects of accidents 10 which one Is
subject. and the Immediate medical
remedies necessary was prepared by
Dr. II. H HartunG and Roscoe c.
Wells. II Is called the Barton Text
Book" Another book which has been
prepared is a manual of drilling for
young boys.
The society has so far extended its ef-
forts in the various cities to the Y.
NJ. c. A. the Salvation Army. the
schools. police forces. and fire depart
ments. Competent instructors are pro-
Vided. and classes have been formed foF
the study of first aid. From the sim
DleSt questions and exercises to .he
knowledge of what to do in a railroad
wreck. the text of these books cover
minutely every phase of prompt care for
the injured.
The smaller boys. for whom the drill
The Washington times., 1906-03-23
Spring NeCkWear

All the new Novelties in Spring
Necl1Wear are shown here Just as
soon as they are created. Just now
we are showing a very large assort-
raent OF dainty styles at inexpensive
prices These, for example:
New Separate Cuffs, made OF
tucked Null and Val Lace The
latest novelties Special values AT
&c. 49c. and CSC pair
New Lace and Batiste Dress YOkes.
in white and butter color. Special
values. at CSC to $2SS-
Dainty styles in Batiste Chemiset-
ties. trimmed with lace and tucks. at
49c and CSC.
Beautiful Embroidered and Lace
Collar and Cuff Sets; in 4 big variety
of new styles. Special values. at
25c. sec. and 9Sc a set.
New effects in Batiste and Lace
Collars. with or without tabs. Fin
ished with inlaid medallions, others
of Bebe Irish Lace Two special
lots. at DC and 4sc-
The Washington times., 1906-03-23

been claiming her attention, but the
call Of the first aid society was strong
Last March, a committee came from
Boston 10 induce her TO accept the pres
dency. The headquarters are at 8 Bea-
con street. Boston. and from there the
reins OF the society's government branch
out n all directions across the cOnu-
nent.
The Washington times., 1906-03-23
Miss Barton TO Teach
Nation to Aid Wounded
Chosen President of Broad Society That Is
Forming Classes of Firemen, Police, Rail-
road Hands, Boys, and Any Others.

books have been provided. are taught
the elementary principles of first aid.
The instructions direct them. for ex-
ample. what 20 Go when they discover
fire. how to bring a drowning person
out of the water. and how to resusci-
tate him.
When the boys have gone through the
drill manual. they are given rigid
examination. ard, if they pass. are ad-
vaneed to the class FOR which the phys
iology is used.
Recently i'm q little town in Mas
sacnGsetIs. there was an examination
OF the adults who had gone through the
regular course. Members of the town
hre department were among the stu
dents Of the class and prominent bust
ness men and others became so inter
ested that they determined to attend
the examination. The men, one by one
were put through all the tests
When the examination had been con-
cluded. the mayor made a speech in
which he said he was glad the fremen
and others were so well versed in first
aid. but regretted that he and others
were not equally well informed. He
suggested TINT tbev too. form a class
and the whole town Joined If there is
an accident in that little city. there
are hundreds OF persons ready ano
well equipped to give assistance ana
probably save many lives
The text books and drill manuals to-
gether with the emergency boxes OF
the society arc being shipped TO Chi
cago and other cities by the hundred
The Boston and Maine Railroad has
organized classes of its own and nearly
every man in the employ of the road
is being Instructed in giving medical
assistance in accidents on that road
Large medical cases arc carried on the
trains. and each man is capable Of Sc
lecting just the right kind Of banda ge
for a wound Policemen and fremeu
in various cities have organized their
own classes and have been provided
with one Of the society's instructors.
Society Self Supporting.
The steady and increased growth OF
the society has more than proved Miss
Barton's faith in its success. 1t is self
supporting. and the instruction given
In its classes is such that II is Of equal
value in the most trifing accident ir
the house and IN drowning. railroad
wreck or FIRE
Members of the society assert thai
nine men out of ten going along tn,
street and encountering a person pros
trate would not be able TO determine
whether the person was intoxicated oi
Ill. They further say that from the in.
| struction given the little fellows il
their classes. these boys could tel IN
a second the condition of such a per.
son.
Miss Barton Is enthusiastic over tn,
rapid progress OF the society and main.
tains that the major part Of the credit
for this IS due to the energy and ef-
forts of members OF the society. II had
been Miss BartOn's intention to give hel
time to other matters which had Ions
The Washington times., 1906-03-23

New Spring Ribbons
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