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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
TRAINS ARE DELAYED.
cuIvert on N., c. & St. L. Washed Out
 Near Boaz.

Gadsden, June 26.-(SpeciaD.- Trains on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway were delayed several hours last night by culvert washing out this side of Boaz, caused by the heavy rains on Sand mountain yesterday. This is a very rare occurrence on this road, although it traverses one of the toughest sec tions of the state. The roadbed is kept in perfect condition, and accidents or any kind are very rare.
 Arthur Shahan and Miss Myrtle Cum ningham were married at the home of the bride in Attalla last night Only a few immediate friends and relatives were present at the ceremony. Miss Cum ningham Is the daughter of Alderman Cunningham, and has many friends throughout this section. Mir. Shahan is the son of w. P. Shahan, and is asso- ciated with his father in business, and is held in the highest esteem by all
 Gadsden people are very much elated over the fact of the appropriation of $10.- 900 for site for the proposed postoffice building With the exception of the Coosa river appropriation, this is, perhaps, the largest single appropriation the Seventh congressional district has ever received.
 The seni-annual election of officers of the Knights of Pythias was held last night at the lodge rooms, and resulted in the following members being chosen to serve: T. F.. Ramsey chancellor com mander; H. l.. Greene, vice chancellor; c. H. Webster, prelate; Marion Small. master at arms; Joseph Balfour, master of exohequer; Clay Leath. master of finance; J. c. Green, keeper of records and seal; w. T. McGlathery, master of work; Seldom Small, inner guard; A. B. C. Cornelius, outer guard.
 Local firemen of companies Nos and 7 nlayed a game of ball on the West Gads- den grounds yesterday afternoon. No. l made a runaway race of the game. and captured 1t by a score of F to 3. Owing to the threatening weather the attend ance was not large, but those who went got their moneys worth The batteries were Lee and Campbell and Hood and Jacobs for Nos. 1 and respectively.
 Joseph Bellinger was awarded the gold medal at the competitive drill of the Queen City Guards, held in the armory last night. Sergeant A., M. Douglass ten dered his resignation to Captain l.. B. Rainev. as he expects to remove to Bir- mineham soon. The company is in ex- celleut condition. and some thirty five men will attend the encampment at Mo- bile in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
Means Much for City.

"The coming of the International liar vesting Machine company to Birmingham with its southern headquarters means much to Birmingham" said s. E. Thomp- son yesterday afternoon. "The company is one of the largest In the world and it will have number of employees here.
 "The location of the immense ware houses here indicates that the eyes of the country are on Birmingham, that this city has favorable freight rates and that it is recognized as the industrial center of the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.

From the New YOrk Press.
 Wonder if a baseball umpire keeps the same stiff upper lip in an argument at home?
 A man could afford to smoke scent ci- gars instead of a pipe if his sons could get along on 10-cent ones
 The worst about trying to cut down ex- penses is that if you can use less ice it's because it's so cold you must use more coal
 One of the things a girl likes about dance Is she has such a good excuse for having her breakfast in bed the next morning.
 When woman sneaks her husbands s only decent ,necktie out for their son to wear she realizes she Is not acting fairly. but she knows she is being . good mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
HENRY B. GRAY.

From the Gadsden Journal:
 Henry R. Gray, candidate for lieu tenant governor, is one of Bir- minghams most substantial citizens, and is known throughout this state as conservative business man of great exec utive ability. Mir Gray by his own efforts has made for himself a. place in the world such as few men attain. He is the ex- ponent of the type of men who do things and Is everywhere admired for his sturdy, rugged character. The state would be fortunate in having such a man in re- serve should he be called upon to assume the duties of chief executive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
CONTRACT WILL BE
 AWARDED TONIGHT

Ensley. June 26.-(Special)-The Board of Education will meet in the office of Mayor Scott tomorrow night for the pur- pose of awarding the contract for the en- largement of the Bush school.
 The board provided at the last regular meeting for the building of some addi- tional class rooms to accommodate the largely increased attendance. It is nee essary that the work be completed be- fore the opening of the next term of the school and the board is anxious that the contract be awarded at once
 The Ensley public schools have had a wonderful growth in the past two years and it has been almost impossible for the board to provide room for all ap- plicants It is expected that very large increase in attendance will be shown at the opening of the next term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
Politics In Talladega.

"The retirement of l.. F. Greer from tho race for congress from the Fourth district leaves but one candidate in the field, w. B. Cragg of Tuscaloosa. said Attorney J. B. Sanford of Sylacauga at the Metropolitan hotel last night.
 "It is hardly probable that another can dicate will announce in the district, and MT. Cragg will have a walkover.
 Politics and matters in Talladega coun- ty are very quiet In the county there is hardly any opposition for any of the offices. The only contest Is for represent tative. and that is very mild.
 .B. B. Conner spoke at Sylacauga to- day, and had fair audience"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
NEGRO BOY DROWNED.
Joseph Williams Loses Life at Lake
 view.

Joseph Williams, a negro boy, fourteen years old, was drowned yesterday morn- ing while bathing in the lake at Lake view.
 Coroner Paris, who, as soon as he was notified of the accident, instituted a search for the body, which. after drag ging, was recovered. It was taken to the home of the boys parents, No. 3021 Ave- nue P.
 Williams, with several of his friends, was diving from a spring board. It seems that none of them could swim. When the boy got into deep water no assistance could be given him. and in few sec onds he sank for the last time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
Wheat Crop Forecasts

Harvesters are at work in the wheat fields of Kansas and Oklahoma, and by July 1 the winter wheat crop will be well-nigh harvested. The indicated crop is 414,772,O00 bushels. Adding to this aggregate the indicated spring wheat crop. we have a total of 713,000, coo bushels. We give below the re- cent wheat crops of this country:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
Alabama at Departments.

Washington, June 26-(Special) Pat ents issued: James w. Gilbert, Birming- ham, nut lock; John r. Senter, Birming- ham, furnace.
 Ada H. Harwell was appointed post- master at Delcamps Mobile county.
 Rural route No. 1, ordered established September 1 at Pisgah, Jackson county, serving 400 people and 100 houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
Mexican National Goes Northward.

Mexico City, June 26.-It is reported that the Hidalgo railway, which was acquired by the Mexican National railway will be extended northward from the Tux apan on the Gulf of Mexico to Browns vile, Tex, and go south to Vera Cruz. The construction of the entire road along the coast line will be comparatively easy, the costliest part of the work being the construction of bridges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
Pi Beta Phi Meets.

Indianapolis, June 26-The nineteenth biennial convention of the National So- ciety of Pi Beta Phi opened with a busi- ness session this afternoon at the Clay pool hotel Miss Elizabeth Gamble of the University of Colorado is president, and Mrs. Mary Bartole Theiss of Buck nell university is secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
SKULL IS FRACTURED.
Jeffie Lapton, Workman on Brown
 Marx Building, Struck by Material.

piece of building material fell from one of the stories of the Brown-Max building early yesterday morning and struck a workman, Jeffie Lafton, who was on the ground, causing fracture of the skull. The injured man was taken to St. Vincent's hospital It was said last night that his condition is regarded as favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
J, F, Church.

The remains of J. F. Church, who died yesterday afternon at o'clock at Coal Creek, was brought to Gaudins undertak- ing establishment last night to be pre- pared for burial. The body will be ship ned to K Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
IN ONE PARTICULAR.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 ''Ah you people in this part of the coun- try interested in the spelling refawm?" asked the New England college professor.
 Sort O. answered the wild westerner. we believe you people ought to use the letter IT little more than you do.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
CULTURED SYNONYMS.

From the New York Herald.
 Massachusetts legislators never ''took graft" They may have accepted honor ariums or gratuities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
ALABAMA PRESS

Mobile Herald: Although chauneey M. Depew is in training on Muldoon's farm, he'll never be strong enough to run again.
 Cadsden Times-News: 1t only requires a slight transposition of the letters to make united by marriage become united by divorce.
 Montgomery Advertiser: If that scien- tist who says the sun is losing its heat were in Montgomery these days he'd re- wise his opinion.
 Huntsville Tribune: We wonder if there is d city on earth which is free from knockers, where the people arc satisfied with their police force and believe the law is administered? If any one knows of such a place wire us at once as we want to locate there and enjoy much needed rest.
 Mobile Register: Patterson, New Jer- sey, irritated by what she claims Is the unwarranted abuse to which she has been subjected as ''the center of anarchy in the United States, by the weekly Illus trated papers, has resolved to sue several papers for libel, if the city attorney can find a law to fit the case. Patterson will find difficulty in obtaining legal satisfac- tion, but the New Jersey city can heap coals of fire on the heads of her accusers in more ways than one, by driving her anarchist colony into New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Hustle" will be the watchword on the isthmus. It wouldn't hurt to have hump" rustic" hustle" and few more for good measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
NIGHT IN DIXIE.

NIGHT IN DIXIE. Mighty pleasant
 When de sun
 Sinks ter res,
 An work is done, Jest ter set be-
 Side de do,
 Wid nah fiddle
 An nah bow
 Playin "Darlin'
 Nellie Gray
 In de sweet, old
 Fashion way.
 While de fields of
 Cotton loom
 Ghostly in de
 Twilight gloom, An Mars Cricket
 Chirps along,
 Joinin in CT
 Nature song,
 Till de moon Is
 Shinin' bright, Silverin de
 Summer night
 An de starbeams
 Overhead
 Point CT nigger
 Ter his bed. A great many people would like to visit Toledo and see those ice men in jail. If we don't have to pay for goods pur- chased from trust. let's get a block of Standard Oil stock. Never make a long talk on short subject. King Haak. probably felt like college graduate getting his diploma. There is q disposition to question the modesty of William Randolph Hearst. Yes, vegetables do become tresome after a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

While Henry watterson is undoubt- edly doctor, he will continue to be addressed as Colonel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Bat" Masterson seems to have set tied down in New York to a conserya- tive career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
STRONG PAIR.

From the Florida Times Union.
 And now ex-Governor Douglas of Mas sachusetts Is suggested as Mir. Bryan's running mate. The team would be a good one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

The statement that no men are fit to act as Christian disciples leaves one to infer that the womenfolk are too huSV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Boom Alabama's homecoming week, if you have to use souvenir postal cards to do 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

There is no reason to believe that Postmaster Barnes and Senator Till man speak when they pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

The girl who walked away with a cooking school diploma this month is the one that Is married now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

There is no reason why President Roosevelt should not have the time of his life on that trip to Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

A date on a can of meat would give the game dead away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

American newspapers make great fuss because Kaiser Wilhelm Joked with the Longworths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Wedding bells precede the divorce wrangle, but sometimes not for any great length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

President Roosevelt has made a pretty good score against Congress although the play was fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

The youth who committed murder, suicide and arson for love must have had 1t bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

No reason why date should be put on the oil can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Be strenuous" says President Had ley of Yale, but good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Harry Thaw has capped the climax of a sensational career by committing murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

MT. Hearst is exceptionally strong in the Hearst newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

At present the world is getting the better of its argument with the college graduate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

It appears that matters have been harmonized for the Bryan welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

A nitroglycerine expert can not be too careful in shooting a well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
RUANT from tears, from time and from sim" Bayard Fay


 Tor did not write a more beau tiful and consoling line in all the years of his literary work. In simple words, he expressed thought which mankind tries hard to believe-and does believe-but cannot accept. It is wrong, the optimist says, to consider life an imprisonment, a sentence imposed by a more powerful hand than ours to be served out to the bitter end. Yet, the most cheerful na- ture cannot gainsay the sorrow that leav- ems all human joys and makes the inn patient cry out for release. The best plan--if we could only follow it. the old world would be brighter!-is to finger gracefully here. and at the hour of de- parting remember that the speeding guest is after all but a ''truant from tears. from time and from sim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Airships at 5000 each are promised at an early date. but no catalogues are out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Having prize fights on the Fourth is a long way from a safe and sane cele- bration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
]. M. Russell.

]. M. Russell, 9 years old, died in North Birmingham yesterday afternoon at { o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

The Sunday school superintendent is up against the annual picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Seems awfully dull on a day when there is no baseball game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

The simple life is easy to lead now, in the face of so much exposure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

This week Is busy one for Con- gross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

A man has been appointed postmaster of Louisville who has never tasted whisky. Wonder why he stays in Ken- lucky?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

A preacher says that gossip and gam bling are the summer sins Might have said something about engagements on the European plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

That Chinese paper which has been pub lished since gil A. D. can scoop it's con- temporares by running column of what happened a thousand years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

OUGHT TO KNOW. 'What is food?" a person asked He was a rank extremist. T do not know" another said, But wait, I'll ask a chemist"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
OUGHT TO KNOW.

OUGHT TO KNOW. "What is food?" a person asked
 He was a rank extremist. T do not know" another said,
 But wait, I'll ask chemist That Chinese paper which has been pub lished since 911 A. D. can scoop it's con- temporaries by running column of what happened a thousand years ago. President Roosevelt denies heatedly that he eats ten-course dinner. Nobody would blame him much if he were hun gry.
 THAT AWFUL FIRST. When fellow buys his garments on the
 credit,
 And he hasn't any funds with which
 to pay, It's a sign he won't be found around his office
 day.
 Some people in the public eye remind us of clnders. The crossest man imaginable could not object to the new cure for alcoholism, which is good food and good cooking. Who's pictures In the papers? Billy Bryan's.
 POETIC LICENSE. I never saw a land just like the poets
 sing about, Nor ever viewed woman half so fair. I never heard a river ripple as 1t does in verse,
 Nor harmonies of angels in the air. The stern realities of life are rather tame,
 l wis,
 When not illumined by poetic fire, And clearly that's the reason why each
 bard a license has With which he softly earns his daily
 hire. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE TIMES

A romantic youth who ran away with his sweetheart in her 'nightie' will have to buy her more clothes than if he had waited for trousseau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

President Roosevelt denies heatedly that he eats a ten-course dinner. Nobody would blame him much if he were hun gry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

Mobile Herald: Although Chauneey M' Depew is in training on Muldoons farn' he'll never be strong enough to run again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

GETTING EVEN. 'I love you maid" A fellow said.
 ''I love you not said she. 'Ill shed no tear, You've spared me- dear, A great expense" said he.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-27

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-17
The DeijneafOr for June.

The June Delineator is most attrac-
tive number, containing the usual array
Of the latest styles and literary feat
ures of the greatest excellence. Bur
ton h. Stevenson contributes the first
part of "The Rose of Sharon" a mys-
terry tale that will tax the ingenuity of
its readers to solve, and there are short
stories by Kathryn Jarboe, and Wolf
Won Schierbrand, the former a story of
the new Japan, and the latter a Rus
sian narrative. Gustav Kobbe interest
ingly tells the story Of Home, Sweet
Home, and there is variety Of excel
lent verses. For children, there are
"Stories and Pastimes, among them
one OF Alice Browns Gradual Fairy
Tales" and for the womal. of the
home, many articles of housewifely in
terest, including chapter on "Dirt
and Danger in the Market" in ''The
Delineator's Campaign for Safe Foods r"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-17

CUPID appears to be playing havoc
with the hearts of Milwaukee school
ma ans, and rumor has it that within
the year fourteen have sent in resigna-
tions prior to their entrance into the
matrimonial state. As there have been
forty to fifty designations sent to the
school board during the school year, it
is possible that the rumored fourteen
may in reslity be only fraction of the
true number who have fallen victims to
the little blind rcd. 1t is extremely
difficult for the authorities to tell the
exact number, as in the brief note of
II hereby offer my resignation, the
sender fails to say whether her decision
is due to i'll health, change of residence
or to her susceptibility to the wiles and
Establishments of mere man." 1t is a
singular fact that most of the vacan-
cies caused for hymeneal reasons are
among the kindergartners and the as
sistant teachers of German. The "sweet
way" which the young kindergarten
has with the small children and her
success in guiding them along the way
they should go, may explain the condi-
ton in part. Ex.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-17

Joined to humiliate Mr.. LaFols,tte may
conceive that they are discredlting him
before the American people and before
the people of Wisconsin, but they are
woefully in error. They are playing ~
to his hands and making him consplc-
uous figure. They have placed him in
the attitude Of the one Republican at
Washington that is intently and un-
swervingly bent upon enacting rate
law that will give adequate protection
to the public interests. 1t is not dis
pleasing to him. He knows, as does
every well-informed person, that the
rate bill as it finally will become law
will be humbug and fraud, and work
bitter disappointment to the American
people that it will prove humiliating to
the mass of Republicans that look to
their party to legislate in the interests
of the public rather than to render SER
vice to the financial interests that dom
ltldJt IL. anu WHtii AiiS
comes, Mr.. La Toilette will be the only
Republican from whose record they
may extract comfort and to whom they
may turn for consolation. y =
The repudiated, disowned and dis
credited La Toilette Of 1904 became the
unanimous choice of the Republicans of
the Wisconsin legislature for the United
States senate in 1905. What the Re-
publican national convention failed to
do, Republican senator's, voting down
amendments designed to make the rate
bill more effective, can hardly hope to
do. They are not discrediting Mr.. Fol-
lette; instead they are sinking in the
muck and elevating him to high emf
uencp
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-17

Milwaukee News.
The Republican senators have beer
hazing La Toilette that is what they
call it. as it is less embarrassing than
tc explain ih6t ,a4, haze ueen reader
ing faithful service 40 The interests.
Every amendment that Mr.. La Fol,
lette has offered to tho rate bin has
been unceremoniously voted down Yet
they would have voted down the amend.
ments if they bad been offered by any
senator, as they voted down the amend.
ments offered by Democratic senators.
They object to the amendments. but
likewise they object to Mr. La Toilette
They are teaching him his place" and
trying to impress upon him that a Re
publican senator's first duty is to cor
porate interests, So they have rode
rough shod over Mr.. La Toilette
The Repasiiesn senators that have
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-17
BIDS for Pump.
OFFICE or CITY CLERK,

Mineral Point, Wis, May 9, 1906
Sealed proposals viii be received at
this Office until June 8, 1906, at o clock
p. M, for pump, according to the fol-
lowing specifications: Pump to be single
compound with capacity of $50 gallons
per minute at normal piston speed.
Water pressure against which pump
must work 10 pounds. Size of discharge
maiL inches. Steam pressure available,
So to 95 pounds at pump. Water cylin-
der lining, piston and rod to be of brass
or gun metal. TO be furnished with
sight feed lubricator and necessary
wrenches, also a check valve and angle
valve for discharge connections.
+. 0. b. Mineral oint.
Council reserves right to reject any
or all bids. w F. BLISS.
l9w2 City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-17
LOW RATES TO TWIN CITIES.
Chicago, Milwaukee a St, Paul Rallwas

Chicago, Milwaukee St, Paul Ral'wal
One fare plus 81. 90 for the round trip
to st. Paul and Minneapolis and return.
Tickets on sale May %, %, 80, 81, incu-
sive, Final return limit June 8. Exten-
sion to July 10 on payment Of 81. 90 fee.
For further information see nearest
ticket agent or write today to F. A.
MILLER, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago. 20 2w