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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Gadsden's Duty.

Offer of small rewards by the execu- tive for the apprehension and convic- tion of three of the Gadsden lynchers, does not change the situation par ticle. Such rewards never have led to the arrest of a lyncher and never will
 Gadsden's duty is plain. It can ar rest the lynchers and bring them to trial and this is what it must do If the disgrace of the Sunday morning lynch ing is to be removed.
 The Times-News says that persons other than the sheriff saw the lynch CTS, and it cannot therefore be diff cult to bring them before the courts. Will Gadsden do it?
 At any rate no attention need be paid to the rewards offered. Such action is practically valueless. It is known to be so, and some real detect i've work Is needed on the part of the citizens and authorities of Gadsden. Public sentiment, like the guberna- torial rewards, will never bring lynch CTS to trial unless practical detective methods are applied. This is what Gadsden should do. This is what the state expects Gadsden to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
IN HOTEL LoBBlES
Excellent Record.

The Charlotte Daily Observer has the following to say about stonewal Jaekso" Christian. son of w E. Christian as- sistant general passenger agent of the seaboard with headquarters in Atlanta
 'stonewall Jackson Christian of tnis city has made so fine a record at the Virginia Military institute that he mas been accepted as cadet at the National Military academy without mental eNaihi- nation. His standing was first and sec ond at the V. NJ. l. in all studies Ill u class of 101. He Is ordered to report at the academy on the 18th of June for his physical examination. Physically ne ls a perfect type and there is no doubt on this account. 1t will be recalled that this young gentleman was recently named by the President for a cadetship at West Point"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
THE DAY OF THE BANJO.

From the Kansas City Star.
 Reuben R. Brooks. the great banjo player, died in New York few days ago. That is. once upon a time he would have been regarded as a great performer. But the splendid days of the banjo are passed Who now would dream of get ting up contest for the banjo cham pionshp of the world as was done in New York in 's7? Who would think Of formal dancing parties where the only music would be the plunk-punk of the unpretentious fve-stringed instrument2
 Yet there was time when Ruby Brooks was in great demand for suen occasions. And do you remember George Dobson, who. back in SS, issued a ''chal- lenge to any player in the world to com pete with him in picking for S60o gold medal?" There were eight contestants and Steinway hall New York, was packed to it's doors. But only few years later Dobson was filing petition in bank ruptcy alleging that the camera, the bicycle and golf had ruined the banjo. And the automobile hadn't been born then.
 The theory has been advanced that the dangling mandolin is responsible for the displacement of the banjo in popular af- lection. It isn't merely woman, peace to Virgil, who is ficlzle The public Is noto- riously capricious in it's likes. But one might naturally suppose that there would still be place for the banjo, As Kipling says;
 And the tunes that mean so much to you
 alone
 Common tunes that make you choke
 and blow your nose,
 Vulgar tunes that bring the laugh, that
 bring the groan-
 l can rip your very heart strings out
 with those.
 With my "Plunka-lunka-lunka-
 lunkl"
 Here's a trifle on account of pleasures
 past,
 Ere the wit that made you win gives
 you eyes to see your sin
 And the heavier repentance at the last. Oh, yes, the banjo may not be a fad any more, and Ruby" Brooks may be dead and forgotten, but don't you re- member how you used to pick 1t back at school and how you sat in the open win dow with it on spring evenings before all the romance had fled from your soul and made it sing, "Old Kentucky Home?" buried yet Why should 1t be? Isn't there always a rising generation to be captured by its charms?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
WoMAN'S CARE OF HER FEET.
With Advent of Short Skirt, Shoes and
 Hosiery Are Prettler.
F,rom the New York sun.

From the New York Sun.
 Women's shoes and hosiery grow more startling every day; also more expen- sive.
 In the day of the long, trailing, germ gathering skirt even very rich women would get along with one pair of boots, or al the most two. At least that is what one of the fashionable boot makers in town says.
 Perhaps he is right. Results certainly point in his favor for since the universal adoption of the short skirt, women are. if anything, more particular about their footgear than their head gear.
 The showing of shoes and stockings for spring and summer wear Is attractive enough to tempt the most prudish woman who sticks to plain black. To begin with the stocking must match the shoe in color, and there must be a fitness as to texture and establishment. The makers of these things talk long on the subject, and all well dressed womankind drinks in what they say and abides by it.
 Pumps are to be worn with eolored lin- en gowns, and they are made of a heavy linen in all the smart new shades. They have high military heels, long vamps and thick soles, and with them are worn stockings in silk lisle thread or sea island cotton, exquisitely embroidered many of them having insets of fine lace.
 White corduroy pumps will be worn with white linen and serge gowns and are very chic indeed. No woman wear ing a size larger than a No. A last should show her feet in these, for they certainly do not tend to make the feet look small.
 Low shoes of tan, calf or suede are the correct thing for wear with tailor gowns The stockings to match them are certainly three tones.
 Very few of the really up to date tan stockings show any open work Many of them are woven with thin and a thick stripe in two shades, and these give a trim appearance to even a not overslim ankle.
 All the low shoes have sensible soles and heels which are-well, at any rate, not absurd.
 No dealer in stockings will guarantee tan hosiery against the laundress. They always fade, and chiropodists say that they strike a Klondike whenever tan footgear comes into general use There Is something in the dye very trying to tired, tender feet, apparently. While white stockings so much in use now, do not make the feet look small they are the most comfortable of all and are so wrought with handwork as to lose the clumsiness of those worn by our grandmothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
ASKED TOO MUCH.

From the Kansas City Star.
 An Emporia boy registered at a hotel in a backwoods Arkansas town not long ago. The hotel was a three-story struc- ture, but only the first two stories were used ordinarily. The appearance of a person from out of town was such an event that the stranger was given the guest room on the third floor. There the Emporia boy was entertained with a series of rat fights and other strange noises from the rightful owners of the room he was usurping In the morning he kicked to the proprietor that he had been kept awake all night by a rat fight ''Well, what do you expect for $2," growled the tavern keeper Do you want bull fight?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Mrs. Jacob Utt of vincennes. Ind. are at the St. Nicholas.
  A. w. Perry of Blocton is at the Metro polltan. c. H. Milton of Anniston is at the Metropolitan o. c. Perker of New Decatur is at the Birmingham. B. A. Frazier of Nashville is at the Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
TO MILTON.

By Wordsworth Milton, thou shouldst be living at this
 hour: England hath need of thee; she is a fen Of stagnant waters; altar, sword, and
 pen, Preside. the heroic wealth of hall and
 bower, Have forfeited their ancient English
 dover Of inward happiness. We are selfish
 men, Ohl raise us up, return to us again; And give us manners, virtue, freedom,
 power. Thy soul was like star, and dweit
 apart: Thou hadst a voice whose sound was
 like the sea Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free, So didst thou travel on lifes common
 way, In cheerful godliness; and yet thy heart The lowliest duties on herself did lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
lDEALlTY IN A STREET CAR

From the Indianapolis News.
 The car was crowded and there being two or three polite men left in Indian apolis one of the two or three gave her a seat in the forward end of the car. He remained on the platform to finish a cigar She always lets him do that,
 When the conductor came along the smoker presented two tickets.
 ''Who is this for?"
 "The lady up in front"
 ''Yes, but there are several up there"
 "oh, well, let's see I'm paying for the one under Eat-em-Q Quick Biscuits.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
About Persons.

c. A. Murphy of Dayton. O., is at the Hotel Hillman.
 J. J. Andrews of New Orleans is at the Hillman.
 w. R. Hall of New Decatur is at the St. Nicholas
 H. H. Parcher of Washington is at the St. Nicholas.
 S. T. Walker of Selma is at the Morris. Dave Markstein of Mobile is at the Nor ris.
 E. w. Hausman of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris. L. P cohn and A. Levy of Huntsville are at the Metropolitan.
 Wallace c. Eden of Clanton is at the Metropolitan.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Pope and MT. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
A NEW SPAPER.

From the Sumter County Call.
 Last Mondays Age-Herald was the new siest morning paper we have seen in a long time. It was brimming full of news and the head man" was on to the oc- casion. It contained the news of the lynching, murders, suicides, fires and mat ter that was news. The Age-Herald Is a good paper and when there is any news going 1t is always there with the goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
COUNT BoNI LOSES OUT.

From the Mobile Register.
 Count Boni had fair trial as husband of rich Americaness, but proved to be like others of his class-unequal to sud den prosperity. So he has been thrown into the scrap pile, as one more failure on the part of titled Europeans to live up to their opportunities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
THAT LET GROVER OUT.

From the New York World
 'I wonder why President Roosevelt didn't invite Grover Cleveland to the White House wedding?'
 That's easily explained. Didn't the President announce in the first place that there wouldn't be room for a large party?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
Great Strides.

Birmingham is marvellous In its strides" said Samuel Rose of New York, who has been at the Hillman since last Friday. q have been visiting this city off and on during the past ten years. On this trip l am more struck with Birming- hams greatness than ever. I would be willing to make wager that In len years from this time Birmingham will have a greater population by 2.0o0 than Atlanta. Certain 1t is in few years Birmingham will be the largest city In the south, New Orleans alone excepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
!. HE other night .Mr. F

1 HE other night Mr. Philadelphia \CD Jack oBrien, the celebrated
 pugilist. was giving, a sparring exhibition with his boxing partner. a MT. Fred Cooley of Chicago. It seems that MT. Cooley had a grievance against MT. O'Brien and in the midst of what was thought to be friendly bout Mr. Cooley passed a right and left hook'' to MT O'Brien's jaw. with the result that MT. O'Brien fell asleep and did not awake for some minutes. When he did so he explained that Mr Cooley had deliberate ly knocked him out for spite. He handed to MT. Cooley about the same time check for the balance due him. MT. Cooley says that MT. OBrien had been punching him on the nose for week and the member was extremely sore. MT. Cooley also got sore It must be a trifie irritating even when one Is per feet gentleman and well paid for it, to have fighter of MT. oBriens prowess continually bruising ones nose. GOODBYE, OLD DOLLAR, GOODBYE" It was the only dollar left
 He'd squandered all the rest. He felt so sad and lonely, he Was in no mood to jest He gazed upon itsfondly then
 He pressed 1t to his lips And hearing him remark like this,
 His comrades hushed their quips. Goodbye, old dollar, goodbye,
 I'll never see you more. Goodbye old dollar goodbye
 The parting makes me sore' He handed it across the bar
 To buy a taste of rum, For he was just an outcast that
 The world would call a bum. He gave 1t up reluctantly,
 And as he saw it go, He whispered to himself these words, In accents soft and low Goodbye, old dollar, goodbye.
 I'll never see you more. Goodbye, old dollar goodbye,
 The parting makes me sore" It's hard to bid our coin farewell,
 It's hard to say adieu. It's hard to let the dollars go
 Because they are so few. The tramp was not the first, wis,
 To sing this sad refrain, Which is an outward token of
 A lasting inner pain. Goodbye old dollar, goodbye,
 I'll never see you more. Goodbye, old dollar, goodbye,
 The parting makes me sore"
 writer in Sunset magazine tells an amusing story of a hanging that took place out west. The subject-a murderer was somewhat long in figure and when the rope was taut his toes barely touch- ed the ground so, the raconteur ayers, the criminal went out quietly on tiptoes."
 SHE COULDN'T LEAVE.
 The cook stayed a month.
 fairy tale?
 Oh, no. They do say
 She was in jail#
 MT. Rockefeller is not in Rome. Con- gratulations, Romel
 ''Stack of bucks!" Two over, easyl'' Draw one!" "Unbutton two!" Adam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

WYE APPREHEND." With knowing looks and air sedate He starts to probe affairs of state. With pencil poised and specs" on nose, He writes these words down as he goes;
 We apprehend." No matter what the topic Is On which he would disclose his wis Dom in a most convincing way, He must use two words, come what may
 I've apprehend." What would the rural press become If in the language there weren't some Such combination that will show The things the editor doth know
 We apprehend?" His prestige would, in sooth, be less, He could not once advance a guess, If there were no words just like these To use whenever 1t doth please
 We apprehend." The Mississippi railroad commission has discovered a railroad tucked away in one corner of the state where it was least suspected.
 TO THE FANS. Soon the menace of old winter Will no longer chill our frames, And we'll journey on the trolley Out to see the baseball games.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

MT. Longworth has been suggested for nearly everything except the vice presidency, and no one has had the hardihood to suggest his name for that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

It is proposed to compel every cold storage warehouse to tag each chicken put in it, showing it's birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

From outward indications. Judge Alexander Hamilton is about the sor- riest specimen of a friend that has been developed in recent years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Pat Crowes title to that ransom money was vindicated by the jury that acquitted him. They declared it a mere gift from the beef trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

No matter how widely he may roam, John D. Rockefeller will tread ground that he largely owns or taxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Passengers in a West Shore wreck were paid hush money on the spot so they would not sue. The claim agent knew what he was about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

A man in California was made crazy by his new automobile. Advanced state of automobilitis. no doubt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

King Edward can get no relief from twelve hours of work day unless he appeals to the King union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The American woman turns from the accounts of the White House we'd ding to catch up on bargain advertise ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Ingratitude is the greatest of. crimes. says young Rockefeller. It is not indictable, either
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

When the critics and the actors sup together in peace it will be time to call in the lion and the lamb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Pat Grove wept when he found out how innocent he was and how long he had suffered at the bar of public opin- ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Hatchet day tomorrow. Don't for get to do likewise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

A Milwaukee woman is suing for divorce and s7O0,O00 damages. She may get the divorce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

King Edward works twelve hours a day, it is true, but he gets $3,000,000 a year for doing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

We have ice IA inches thick down here, but 1t is manufactured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The Congressional Record fell down by having no report of the White House wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Miss Ethel Roosevelt who is now the young lady of the White House, is strenuous, also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE TIMES

and Eve on a raftr' Wreck the raft" were some of the cries heard in a down. town quick lunch emporium and college professor who was meekly eating a dish of Force made a break for the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The ship subsidy bill is about to col lide with Uncle Joe Cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Salvini, at the age of "A, has whole lot of sense. He declines to make any farewell tours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The Longworths will be a great ad- vertisement for Palm Beach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

This country consists at present of those who sent presents and those who did not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The White House Wedding was held on Saturday in order to boom the Sun day papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

John A. Mccall left less than $150,- 900 to his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

You can sing at your own funeral if you want to, provided you sing into a talk ing machine before you die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Chemical dinners belong to the pres ent. What are we coming to?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Russia certainly got all the war it hungered for for it's money, $983,OOO,- 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The White House is dullness itself this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

MT. Longworth is an Ohio man, and he may aspire to the throne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Pat Grove had twelve good and un- expected friends on that Omaha jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

No bottle of hair restorer was dis closed in the long list of gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

The drydock Dewey is afoat and well just beyond the Canary islands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

It is necessary to "see" the Speaker before a member can make speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

A Birmingham man went out to get some lunch the other day and discovered that he had forgotten his teeth. It was deuced awkward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala.' post office as second-class matter under act Of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Money microbes are said to destroy sight. Looking at money will hurt your eyes; looking for money will not. There fore We will continue to look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

No communication will be published without it's authors name Rejected man uscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

L. II. Russ and c. c. Witt are the only authorized travelling representatives or The Age-Herald in its circulation depart ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

washington Bureau Ase-Herald 14zl G street, N. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
WE ARE HIRED,

WE ARE TIRED.
 Guess we are not feeling right, Curfew shall not ring tonight Tumty, tumty, tumty tum, Rhymes today are on the bum. If all the people called prominent by the press were really prominent there would be no room in the world for any body else," said Colonel Biff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
TAKE A REST.

TAKE A REST. In the evening it's a pleasure By blazing fire to sit, And to do a bit of dreaming While the. golden moments fit We would surely be more happy, And more often wear a smile If we'd take the time while living Just to rest a little while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Science says that a eameeon sleeps mark like that make you irritable?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

T wish could live my life over again with you," said John A. Mccall to his wife with his dying breath. A beautiful sentiment for one who was called grafter is it not?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

Get ready to face the perils of wealth, says preacher. Many people would pre- fer not to wait.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21

1HI -AOA- IL EI MT Longworth has been suggested for nearly everything except the vice presidency, and no one has had the hardihood to suggest his name for that place.
 From outward indications, Judge" Alexander Hamilton is about the sor- riest specimen of a friend that has been developed in recent years.
 
 Pat Crowe's title to that ransom money was vindicated by the jury that acquitted him. They declared it a mere gift from the beef trust. Passengers in a West Shore wreck were paid hush money on the spot, so they would not sue. The claim agent knew what he was about.
 
 The American woman turns from the accounts of the White House we'd ding to catch up on bargain advertise ments.
 Pat Grove wept when he found out how innocent he was and how long he had suffered at the bar of public opin- ion.
 When the critics and the actors sup together in peace it will be time to call in the lion and the lamb  Ingratitude is the greatest of crimes. says young Rockefeller. It is not indictable, either
 
 A Milwaukee woman is suing for divorce and s7OOO00 damages. She may get the divorce.
 King Edward works twelve hours a day, it is true, but he gets $3,O00,OOO a year for doing it.
 The Congressional Record fell down by having no report of the White House wedding.
 
 Miss Ethel Roosevelt, who is now the young lady of the White House, is strenuous, also.
 Salyini, at the age of "A, has whole lot of sense. He declines to make any farewell tours.
 The White House Wedding was held on Saturday in order to boom the Sun day papers.
 This country consists at present of those who sent presents and those who did not.
 Russia certainly kot all the war it hungered for for it's money $983,O0O,- GOO.
 The drydock Dewey is afoat and well just beyond the Canary islands
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 It is necessary to "see" the Speaker before al member can make a speech
 --.--- - Pat Grove had twelve good and un- expected friends on that Omaha jury. No bottle of hair restorer was dis closed in the long list of gifts.
 
 MT. Longworth is an Ohio man, and he may aspire to the throne. Chemical dinners belong to the pres ent. What are we coming to? The Longworths will be a great ad- vertisement for Palm Beach. The ship subsidy bill is about to col lide with ITncle JOe Cannon