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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Only a Buffer.

The editor Of a LEIPZIG paper has
gone to jail for six months for criti-
cising some kings Of Saxony who had
been dead several hundred years. The
paper will not suspend publication,
however. as the editor Is merely per-
son employed to serve in prison the
sentences which may be imposed for
what the paper prints.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Bread Was Sad.

"Ah. darling" remarked Mr.. Viewed.
81 see you have prepared some pud-
ding with your own little hands.
What kind is It. pet?" "Th-that,"
sobbed Mrs. Viewed, "is b-bread!"-
London Tit-Bits.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Pie Capital.

A lumber firm in Maine has shipped
100000 fiber pie plates to a pie
baker in Providence. This seems TO
settle the question as to what city may
be regarded as the capital of the Pie
Belt.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Colored Y M C A

The Y. NJ. C. A. in the United States
has log branches for colored members,
"a Of which are in educational insti-
tutions and % in cities. Their ag-
gregate membership exceeds 5000.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
"Sunbonnet Boss ,,

Mrs. w. E. Morgan, of Missouri, is
boss" Of one Of the richest zinc mines
in that state. The employees call her
the ''sunbonnet boss" and they are
said to like her and work well under
her direction.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21

ITS easy to pick out the bankrupt"
said the. unsophisticated reporter at
the creditors meeting
''Yes?" replied the other.
See how shabby and careworn ne
looks"
That's the principal creditor. The
bankrupt is the man with the fur
oyercoat and diamonds"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Energetic Monarch.

The king Of Italy is one Of the most
energetic of monarchs; he was taught
by his tutor never to be idle for a
moment and was always punished II
caught doing nothing.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Hungry Bunch

The new British parliament drinks
half as much wine as its predecessor,
but eats twice as much, and the kltch-
en- committee is losing money on its
restaurant
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Russian Conscripts.

Every year about $4,000 conscripts
are added to the Russian army. In
times Of peace IT numbers loo, 900
men, and is the largest standing army
in existence.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
grill the He's

There is one way the women get
revenge on the men. When they want
fried chicken they always wiring the
young ROSTERS neck and save the
pullets.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Uucle Allen

Il know men," said Uncle Allen
Sparks, who talk about the good, the
beautiful and the true, and chew to-
bacco in church. Chicago Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Where It Landed Him.

What q penchant young Goldrox
has for getting at the inside of things"
What now?" Bank, then JAIL
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Underground Road

The longest underground thorough
fare In Great Britain is in central
Derbyshire. where you can walk seven
miles upon a road connecting several
coal mines.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Costly Seeds

Alfalfa seed is worth eight dollars
per bushel It will soon be 30 that a
farmer can come to town with enough
alfalfa seed in his pockets to buy q
new suit Of clothes.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Bedouin Diet

The Bedouin Arabs are small eaters.
Six or seven dates soaked in melted
butter serve a man a whole day,
with a very small quantity Of coarse
-Four or a little ball Of rice.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Prize Offered.

Philadelphia is to have rapid transit.
A prize will be given to any person
who can offer a suggestion as to what
Philadelphia will do with such a thing
as rapid transit--N. Y. Mail.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Vicious Hound.

While handling q dead fox after a
run in the Belvoir country, the mar
quis Of Exeter was severely bitten by
0ne Of his hounds.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Noble Renefactinn-

The fund TO perpetuate Dr.. Bar
nardo's nobIet work for English waits
has reached 100000, which it is
hoped to increase by 100000 more.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Neglect Husbands.

When one sees a woman making
love to a dog 1t isn't hard to under
stand why there are some divorces
N. Y Times.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Meals TO Tramns.

Last year 1855 tramps were fed at
the county home at Carlisle, Pa, the
meals numbering 1883.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Engines Power,

An ordinary railway engine II equal
In strength to 900 horses
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-04-21
Goes Quickly.

The trouble with income Is that
right away it becomes outgo.-N 7.
Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
FRANCE WILL NOT
 YIELD THE POINT
WILL INSIST ON HAVING CONTROL OF THE POLICE IN MOROCCO. NO SERIOUS EVIDENCE OF TEN SION.

Paris, February 16-The foreign office continues to take an optimistic view of the result of the conference at Algeclras, but this is coupled with the statement that France will not yield upon the es- sential question of the control of the police This position appears to indicate that any German propositions based upon Frances relinquishng her claim for police power over Morocco are likely to meet with failure. However, there is no evi- denee of serious F'rance-German tension. On the contrary it is significant that a dinner takes place at the German em- bassy here on Monday night at which Prince von Dadolin. the German ambas- sador, will entertain the three leading members of the French cabinet Premier Rouvler War Minister Etienne and Ma rlne Minister Thomson. thus indicating the most agreeable outward relations.
 The semi-official Temps tonight sharp ly rejects the idea that certain ambas- sadors representing outside powers shall try to play the role of arbitrators at AL geciras. The paper strongly approves of resistance to the German sugges tons and asks that the threat of this resistance be changed from private conversations be- tween the ambassadors 70 open declara- tions before the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
RICHARDSON RESENTS
 COL. HUMES' TELEGRAM
Thinks Huntsville Man Has Not h. formed Himself Thoroughly on
 Musse Shoals Problem.

Washington, February 16-(Special.)- When the attention of Representative Richardson of Alabama was called to the telegram from Huntsville from Col Mill ton Humes, in the Age-Herald of Thurs day, he immediately sent to Colonel Humes the following:
 Hon Milton Humes. Huntsville Ala.
 If you had taken the trouble to inform yourself how the bill provides for and protects the interests and rights of Ala bama at Mussel Shoals, your Telegram to the President would have been unneces- sary. WM r. RlCHARD5oN'
 Representative Richardson said in addi- ton that the unique and interesting feature of MT. Humes' communication to the President appears in his suggestion that the consideration for the sale oA rental of Mussel Shoals, be contributed by the government, for the education of the children fthe people to whom this government is indebted for this territory The interstate commerce commission to- day unanimously authorized Representa- tive Richardson to call up at the first opportunity the Mussel Shoals bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
LONDON NOT WORRIED.
Feels That Japan Can Be Depended
 On to Keep Things Straight.

London, February 17.-No news has reached the missionary societies in Lon don of the report of disturbance at Nan king, and therefore 1t is considered that even if n attack has been made, nothing serious can have happened There are some American students. at Ranking Since the mission opened there thirty years ago, there never has been any trouble with the natives.
 The London newspapers do not pay much attention to the Chinese question. The Morning Post thinks the advice and influence of Japan or China will suffice to prevent any serious outbreak, and that In any case Japan's army in Man churia could be sent soon to restore order should real trouble arise.
 China stocks fell heavily on the London exchange
 In an interview with the Hong Kong correspondent of the Tribune, a high Chinese official affirmed the existence of a dangerous anti-foreign feeling, especial ly in the region between the Yangtse river and Hong Kong and predicted that an outbreak would occur sooner or later This official suggested a concentrated ac- ion by the powers to enforce reforms on the Chinese government, which Is in his opinion was the only lasting remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
DANIELS ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Fraud in Connection
 With Land Sales.

the Citizen from Nogales states that United States Marshal Ben Daniels was arrested today by Sheriff Foley of Santa Cruz county, on the charge of fraud.
 Hans Larson, the complainant, states that Daniels sold him a mine in the Harsh district year ago for $500 and that when he went to do the assessment work. James Harrison, the supervisor of Santa Cruz county, claimed the property was his. Larson demanded the return of the money which Daniels refused, and arrest on the charge of fraud followed.
 Daniels was rough rider and friend of President Roosevelt. He was appointed marshal last fall but has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. Daniels claims 1t Is an attempt to blaekmail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
COMMITTEE FAYORS
 FEDERAL CONTROL
WOULD CREATE THE OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL IN EACH STATE. INCORPORATED LAWS SHOULD BE MORE STRICT.

Washington, February 16.-The commt- tee on insurance of the American Bar as- sociation, represented by Ralph w. Breck- inridge of Omaha, chairman, Rodney A. Mercur of Pennsylvania and W. R. Vance of Washington, D. C., closed three days session today. As result of their meeting the committee will present to the association which meets in St. Paul next August the following recommenda- tions:
 The creation of the office of state fire marshal in each state among whose duties shall be the Investigation of all fires; stricter incorporation laws for the creation of insurance companies; requir- ing that the surplus of deferred divl- dends be annually apportioned by all companies and credited to policy hold CTS. and q detailed statement of eXpendl- lures furnished each policy holder and federal prohibition of the use of the mails to all insurance companies or associations not authorized to transact business in the states were incorporated.
 A majority of the committe favor fed eral control of insurnce, and will so rec ommend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
RUSSIA FEARS THE
 CHINESE ACTIVITY
PLAN FOR THE EVACUATION OF MANcHURIA IS BEING REVISED. TROOPS REMAIN TO MAINTAIN RUSSIAN PRESTIGE.

St. Petersburg, February 16-ln view of recent events in China the Russian gov ernment, like that of the United States, has found it advisable to take the neces- sary military measures to be prepared for all eventualities. Though the foreign of flee officially scouts the alarmist tone of the Russian press and declares to the As sociated Press this afternoon that no news had been received to excite appre- hension the council for national defense, which has been preparing to reduce the force in the far east to a minimum takes a more serious view of the situation, and is revising its plans for the evacuation of the armies in Manchuria. in order to retain there force sufficient to main tain Russia's special interest on plane with the other powers"
 According to the Slovo the government Is in possession of information to the ef- feet that China Is making war prepara- tions in which she Is supported almost openly by Japan, and that an attack on Russia's Ususuri possession is feared. Fears the Slovo says. are also entertained over the Chinese design to overthrow the Russian influence in Chinese Turkestan that has grown up in c5nseau5ace Of the special trade and military arrangements existing there before the breaking out of the Russo-Japanese war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
SOMETHING IN THE ORIENT
 WARTS CONSULS' INTEGRITY

Washington. February 16-Seeretary Root was before the committee on for eign affairs today urging favorable ac- ton on the consular bill passed by the Senate. He went over the ground covered in his statements before the Senate com mttee and the House commtte on ap- propriations. Secretary Root was espec- ially insistent that provisions for consul lar inspectors should be retained in the bill, saying that often times consuls were engaged in illegal practices for moneys and the departments had no knowledge of what was going on He said the de- partment had learned that some eonsuls regularly engaged in the sale of Chinese certificates and also had entered into partnership with local attorneys for con- ducting business not permitted by the de- partment. There was something in the Orient and the tropics the Secretary said, which seemed to warp the American mind regarding integrity. and it was to keep the consulates under constant surveil- lance that the inspectors were needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

Mr Cousins sarcastleaHy observed that he supposed it was the intention to select as these consular inspectors immaculate men who would not be contaminated by these influences. Without replying to this suggestion the Secretary continued to point out the advantages which would fol- low the inspection service.
 Ar. Root said that at present the con- sular service was not very even. Many of the eonsuls were industrious and cap able, but many others were indolent, he said. and regarded their place as soft snap and resented any work as an un- warranted demand on them.
 The remedies MT. Root suggested were a rigid inspection of eonsulates the es- tablshment of as merit list which would result in the promotion of the most effi= eient eonsuls and the abolition of all fees to consuls. He said all eonsuls should be paid fixed salaries and required to perform all duties necessary to the protection and advancement of American interests.
 When asked if the passage of his bill would prevent the changing of consuls at a change of administration, Mir. Root said the supposition was that the capable men would be retained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
ALEXANDER, TOO, IN
 CRITICAL CONDITION
Former President of the Equitable Has Just Undergone a Dangerous
 Surgical Operation.

New York, February 16.-James Alex ander. former president of the Equitable Life Assurance society. is seriously i'll in his home No. East sixty-fourth street MT. Alexander underwent a surgical oper- alton on Thursday afternoon, after being removed to his home from a sanitarium in Deerfield, Mass, on Wednesday after noon
 It is said that MT. Alexander has been suffering for some time with a chronic affection of the kidneys. An operation had been necessary for a long time, but owing to Mir. Alexander's physical eondl- tlon, resulting from his long Illness, it was postponed as long as possible. The operation is said to have been successful and the physicians have hope of the pa tents recovery, despite his weakened con dition and advanced age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
STOP NATURALIZATION FRAUDS
Steps Are Taken to Punish Alleged
 Swndlers in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia February 16,-Active steps were taken today by the government au- thorities to break up naturalization frauds. Major Griffin. in charge of the United States secret service, was dispatched to Wilmington, Della. to confer with the United States district attorney, John F. Yields with a view to obtaining evidence in that city. Chief Griffin said today that swlndles have obtained in cases within the knowledge of the authorities an aggre- gate of $15,OO0.
 "These swindlers charged from $10 to $50 for each paper" he said, "according to the circumstances of their victim. As the legitimate fee is only $2.5O, the ex- tent to which these ignorant foreigners have been defrauded can be seen. The loss of fees to the government, as well as the violation of the statutes, is the cause of my investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Expects Assets to Shrink.

Peoria, H.. February 16-John Wilton. private bank run by the late Dr. Sim mons and Rev. Kelly, tonight made the first official statement of the banks con- dition. placing the liabilities at $l45,O49, and assets at $10S,S27. The report further shows that the partnership never had a dollar of money invested in the bank, but that all it's assets including the building which 1t occupies, were purchased with the deposits and that the bank has been insolvent for at least six months. The receiver expects the assets to shrink to $950 900, or 65 cents on the dollar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
LODGE IN TROUBLE.
A. o. U. w. In New York Faces the
 Greatest Crisis In Its History.

Syracuse, N. Y, February 16.-With a surplus of bills,of $29.OoO and with benefic- iary claims aggregatlng s7O6,44o the New York state grand lodge officers of the An- eient Order of United Workmen are pre- pairing to appeal to the supreme lodge for relief in the greatest crisis in the history of the organization.
 Grand Trustee F. B. Garrett and Pres-s ident and Master Workman August Stein becker of this city, are making effortsl to secure the necessary assistance whicht 1t Is claimed Is due from the supremel lodge, and to pull the state organization from it's financial straits in the state
 The fate of the organization in this state Is claimed to be dependent on secur- ing prompt relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Sill worklna on Demands.

New York February 16-The Nsnands the anthracite miners are to present to the railroad and other companies operat- ing the coal mines of the anthracite dis trict were considered today at an all- day session of the subcommittee of sev- en appointed by the miners yesterday at their conference with the coal presidents.
 When the subcommittee adjourned to- night no statement was made to the details considered, nor was any intima- ton given as to the time the miners will require properly to frame up their case. The subcommittee of seven ap- pointed yesterday by the operators re- mained inactive today, awaiting the pro- posals the miners will have to offer These two sub-committees will consider every detail of the problems affecting the an thracite industry before the full confer ence of miners and operators Is again con-
 John Mitchell, president of the Mine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
STILL CELEBRATING.
Monument Marks Place of First Land
 ing of Troops In Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, February l6.-The American Santiago battlefield commission last night entertained hundreds of per sons on board the army transport Sum ner and left this morning for Daiquiri On the way out of the harbor the excursion- ists view the wreck of the Oquendo, which was sunk in the naval battle off Santiago.
 At Daiquir the commissioners dedicated the monument erected to mark the first landing of United States troops in Cuba in the war of 1898 The Sumner started for Havana at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Root and Shaw In Conference.

Washington. February 16.-Secretaries Root and Shaw were in conference at the White House today respecting the pro- lected notifications of the customs reg ulations to meet the wishes of the Ger man merchants. Afterward Secretary Root informed the German ambassador of certain details of the plans which were not fully developed at their interview yes- terday and these were promptly sent by the aitsbassador by cable to his own government as a supplement to his dis patch of yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Arrested for Murder In Louisiana.

St. Louis. February 16-Immediately after his acquittal in the police court on a charge of carrying concealed weapons, James J. Copellar of Grapper Bluffs La, was rearrested on telegraphic request by the authorities at Natchitochez. La, on a charge of murded. Copellar says he shot a man named Jackson in self defense and was greatly surprised to learn that Jackson had died from his wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Basketball Champions.

Kansas City, February 1.-The basket ball five of Company E, New York Ma tional guard of Schenectady, tonight won the basketball championship of the world by defeating the Kansas City Athletic clubs team by a score of 37 to II. Slug ging was indulged in the local team being the offenders and the game was called on this account four minutes before the final time was up. The score as it then stood was allowed to remain as final
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
ROCKEFELLER IN VENICE.

Rome, February Is. = William Rockefeller, who left home on Tuesday of this week for Naples, is expected to return to Rome Sat urday. A correspondent at Naples states that John D. Rockefeller arrived at that place on Thursday on board the Hamburg-American line steamer Deutschland. The re- port has not been verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
suhsorlbe stock for Pipe Line.

Tulsa, l. T.. February 16.-Stock to the amount of a million dollars is said to have been subscribed to the Pure oil company of Pennsylvania by Kansas territory oil nroducers to secure a pipe line for oil from the field to a gulf port. The di- rectors of the Pure oil company will meet m Tuesday at Pittsburg, where details will be given out. The pipe line will be 600 miles long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Strike Riots in Vienna.

Berlin, February 16.-Special dispatches from Vienna to this mornings papers re- port that strike riots have occurred at Plume, that the military fired upon a mob and that many were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
REHEARSE WEDDING
 IN THE EAST ROOM RooseveIt-Longworth NuptialS
 at Noon Today DECORATIONS FINEST EVER Express Wagons and Messengers Keep Road Warm Leading to the White House-Hundreds of Pres
 ents Received. <
DECORATIONS FINEST EVEF

Washington, February 16.-In the east room of the White House tomorrow Miss Alice Roosevelt daughter of the Presi- dent. and Representative Nicholas Long, worth of Ohio. will be united in marriage. The historic room in which the ceremony will be performed and which had been the scene of many brilliant events will be decorated more elaborately than upon any previous occasion, yet with the acme of good taste The work of preparing the east room for the wedding continued throughout today and was practically completed by tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
State Bank Examiner Created.

Columbia, s. C.. February 16-A bill creating the office of state bank examiner was passed by the general assembly to- day The office carries with it salary of 5000 and expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

Workers of America. would not break to- day the silence he has steadily maln- talned as to the miners demands. nor would he consent to discuss the embroglio in the Pittsburg district. The action of the miners in Pittsburg today in declar- ing the presidency and vice presidency of the district vacant. brought no com ment from Mir Mitchell for publication He was in constant communication with the district leaders at Pittsburg. however. and declared that whatever action he might take in the future would naturally be made public at the convention and not elsewhere.