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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
TO REBUILD OCEAN BOTTOM
BY DWIGHT BURROWS.

Aside from charges and monotony, the digging of the Panama canal is suggestive to the critical observer in the states of matter-of- fact picle-axes. unweildly steam shovels and necessarily rapplng rock drills. In reality these homely though very valuable implements will enact most important role in boring the giant water trail through the isthmus from ocean to ocean. Side by side they are destined to labor, bisecting plain and mountain, disruptlng boulder and disunit- ing lower earth strata until they have severed the two continents. But they are not 10 play their parts alone, nor are they to constitute the most interest ing factors in the canal digging pro- ceedings.
 The Isthman commission has awarded for two great sea-going suction dredges which are to dig that part of the canal that will make the waterway available for use after 1t has been completed. It would not have made particle of differ ence whether 1t had been determined to construct a lock or sea level canal that enterprise would be valueless for tho magnificent purposes for which 1t is
 
 the isthmus were not furnished with brand ney bottoms. However deep the canal Is dug. only comparatively small craft could avail itself of the short cut 1t would afford between the seas if these seas were not made to offer ample chan mel way for shipping that desired to enter the long earth-bound cut
 Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of the seas floor must be drawn up and deposited at such a distance from the waterways entrances as to offer no ob- struction to the big vessels that would negotiate a passage. From points miles out from the land system of channels must extend inward, convergng at the entrances of the canal. It is obvious that these channels must be an essential of the big waterway. The vessels which will traverse the canal will actually enter it by steering into one or another of the channels when they are still at con- siderable distance from the land ends.
 When lawmakers were discussing and engineers were considering the various n,ans and suggestions for the Panama cut. one of the problems was in selecting the route and the means affording the hest facilities for sufficient and adequate channels. This riddle having been solved the government has just awarded the contract for the dredges which are to do this part of the work.
 A dredge ordinarily is ungainly and un- attractive to the eye. The concerns that scoops LID slime and slit In city harbors and at piers and wharves falls about as far short of inspiring the beholder as anything ever conceived by man. Its per forInance is intensely interesting-when out of nose range-and It's servecise are of inestimable value. but 1t could never,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
PIKER WON A FAT BANKROLL
rEp IN WrH s2 RLL ANp RAN T uP ro sz5a N sx RAoEs

From the Washington Post.
 This is the true story of one days rae- ing at sheepshead Bay back in the latter eighties.
 The racing reporter had tumbled out one of the special race trains tired. hun- gry and dusty. It had been tough after noon for him. By dint of much persuasion he had succeeded that morning in separat- ing the cashier of his paper from slo which he had promptly lost on the first two events.
 He reached the big town about an hour after the last race, and dinnerless. went to work on hls report of the days sport About il p. m. he got up from his tired typewriter. and. with despalring sigh, trudged Into the managing editors room and laid his copy on the desk.
 Then he went down on the Row looking for some good angel to buy him drink to take the place of the dinner he hadn't eaten. No one appeared, and he hied him self to his little by hall room. He lay there staring up at the ceiling, wondering what the next day would bring forth His salary was overdrawn for several weeks, and he was sure the cashier would not stand for another touch. Thus speeulat- ing, he fell into troubled sleep, Tn which he had many intangible f1eeting dreams of the race track and creditors.
 The reporter was little refreshed when he arose the next morning. He lazily drew on his clothes and sauntered Into the street. When he reached Newspaper row he could find no one he had not already borrowed from, and there was prospect Of going without breakfast. Down to- ward the Battery his steps led him. Like Napoleon on the banks of the Seine, be walked up and down, peering into the dark waters. not contemplating suicide, perhaps, but certainly very much dis heartened at the rough pranks Dame For tune had been playing on him. He must get stake somewhere if only enough to get a drink and bite to eat "Yes, the cashier has got to stand for another touch." he said half aloud.
 Back to his office he went and, boldly walking up to the cashier. he poured out a tale that would have melted any one who had not heart of stone.
 ''I know have drawn my salary ahead for three weeks" pteously begged the newspaper man. "But I simply have got to have enough money to get something to eat"
 Knowing he was the racing reporter, the cashier was about to turn him away when something in the mans look-per- haps 1t was esperation-caused him to hesitate, and, without saying word. he showed his hand into the cash drawer and drew forth a fve-spot.
 The youns mans life had been saved It took him about two seconds to reach the street, and half dozen strides brought him to restaurant on the corner
 Did he order something to eat? No, he hurriedly asked for a drink; then another and another By that time he was in con- dition to think of eating A warm break
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

by any stretch of the imagination be characterized as thing of beauty It's box-like proportions, it's yawnlng scoop it's clanking chains, It's threadbare haw- sers, it's creaking tackle, raspng gears, pettulantly puffing donkey engine. all splashed and shrouded in the filth 1t has recovered from the waters beneath, are decidedly business-lilse, but far from poetic.
 Dredges of Ship Class.
 The dredges that will do service at the two ends of the isthmus are of different order of things entirely They will be- long to the ship class with trim lines and generally neat appearance. Flying the national colors they might easily be mistaken for dispatch boats or other craft of similar construction and uses There Is little evidence above deck of the peculiar nature of their work, and when the twins proceed under their own steam to the scene of their future labors they may well be mistaken for trim coastwise merchantmen.
 The dredges are to be launched from ways built on the very spot at which the mammoth floating dry dock Dewey was constructed but it is only by a ndTTOW IlldIE Ell llidl lAitoC Nohoi-oib 3iiib implements escape being made in a strange land There were numerous bid ders for the contract for the vessels and the lowest was that of canny Scotch firm. The figures of several of the Ameri- can builders ran pretty close together and after Uncle Sam had mediated upon the undesirability of digging his canal with foreign-made tools he decided to forego the offer of the Scot and keep the contract at home.
 Thus 1t comes about that the dredges will be built at the Maryland Steel com panly's works at Sparrow's Point. where the Patapsco river empties Into the Chcs- apeake Bay, and where other dredges of a similar type have been constructed for the engineering corps of the United States army. By the same token, too, the gov ernment vii give through the Maryland company, employment and pay to several hundred men which would otherwise have been enjoyed by our less closely related kinsmen across the waters. That no cap tious may charge reckless expenditure to the isthmian commission in this in- stance 1t should be cited that by having the vessels built in our own land there is saved the expense of maintaining a corps of inspectors in Scotland during the entire period of construction as well as the expense of bringing the dredges across the Atlantic when they should have been completed, all of which 1t was figured would amount to pretty sum and sufficient to reduce the difference be- tween the American and Scotch bids to nominal figure. The case has been seized upon as another instance of the need of legislation for the benefit of the merchant marine and the American shipyards as 1t is additional proof that ships of all kinds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Do Cats Know Death Plots?

taugh me to allow full half hour In either case.
 ''I believe cats must really have pre- monitions of approaching death, as the old fashioned people used to think" he went on in answer to the ladys look of amazement. Certain 1t Is that not once have I attempted to dispatch one but 1t has always mysteriousy disappeared at the last moment, and has always been found hiding in some out of the way place after a long hunt. Now I should suggest you look for your cat fin the washtubs, or the dresser drawers, or some place he has never been fin before."
 The lady started on another hunt, aid- ed by the veterinarian: and after about ten minutes the cat was discovered on tho shelf of the wardrobe. crouching behind a bandbox.
 The lady was so deeply impressed by the strange occurrence that she refused to allow the doctor to take the cat away. Pussy is now spending his summer at . cat boarding house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Not to Blame.
Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 When the jury filed out and announced inability to agree 1t was soundly rated by the court
 '.The evidence was clear" he said You should have brought fin verdict of guilty
 ''Doubtless. your honor" replied the foreman with a gleam almost of intelli- gence, but what can be expected when the stupid and ignorant are the only ones admitted to the box?"
 The judge made answer that the ques- ton was a new one to him and that he would look up precedents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Human Hair

Come, let us match your hair, see one exclusive line of real hair goods in pompa- dours, switches and curls. Prices moderate.
 One pound F. M.. s. special
 linen paper, Monday ofc
 special ... ... :. ZIG Atlantic Turkish bath soap, |
 dozen cakes per oOo
 box, only. .. ..... :. J1N Mennen's talcum powder,
 Monday, one day O,
 only. .. .... ...... "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Eon STATE sEN.ToR

hereby announce myself candi- date for nomination by the democratic and conservative party for the office of senator in the legislature of Ala bama for. the thirteenth senatorial dis trict, composed of the county of Jeffer- son. NATHAN l.. MILLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Trimmed Hats SPAS Were S6.OO to S7.OO

Neapotan lace and fancy brads, pretily trimmed with flowers wings and ribbon and so on.
 Wakn ghas turban and sailors reduced from $250 IO
 and $500 for Monday special ................ 49C One table of assorted shapes including children sailors 1
 Monuay~ special each AVN Another table ehdrens sailors and coonals white and 0E
 colors special Monday y.................... AJL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Honest Auctioneer
hA netrnit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Lawyer-My wife bought this rug in my office at an auction sale.
 Clent--She paid big price for 1t. toos Lawyer--How do you knowf Client-I sold 1t to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

I hereby annouce myself as can didate for the office of representative from Jefferson county to the lower house of the legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 w. E. URQUHART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Col. W. W. Shortridge. of Ensley authorizes the announcement of his candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county, sub ject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August 27, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Joe S. Davis is candidate for road supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democi atic party. Will appreciate as much as any one your support, and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and integrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary August 27, 1906. HUGH McGEEVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
WORTH UP TO S6.50.
All Shirt Waists
 at Cost

Fresh this season, but we re overstocked. Choose any waist. It's on sale at cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

I hereby announce myself as can- didate for the office of sheriff of Jeffer- son county. subject to the action of the democratic party. J. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

I hereby announce myself as can didate for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party.
 JOE HILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
FOR ROAD sUPERvIsoR

To the democratic voters and citizens
 of Jefferson County:
 am candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic party. J. ED. HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Higdon will make a good sheriff. His administration will be fair and clean. "Go to work and help elect him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
A Skirt Sale at $3.95
WORTH S7.5O TO SS.50.

All this seasons styles, but one or kind,or maybe two; the lines are incomplete; Pana- mas, Cheviots and Mixtures, Blacks, Browns, Greys and Plaids
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic party in the forthcoming primary. ALBERT STRADFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Advance Show of Hats
 For Day Wear
New Suit and Skirt
 Models on Display
HND M4ZCY.N NNW

Policy NwEveD the in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
White Goods Reduced

Sheer India linon, 40 inches
 wide, 10c Monday special .... ..lVN All pure linen cambric, very
 sheer, 36 inches wide, regul-
 lar 65c quality, E0c Monday special ... .CUC Checked India dimity, worth
 20c, Monday 1Ec special value :. :. -. .IJG Embroidered Swiss worth 65c,
 Monday 1Ec special. :. .... .... Jul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce James A. Downey a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

 ie hand bags IEc aJ ...... ..... .....TVS Imported Belts Reduced Our entire line on sale Mon- day at just one-half usual priees-silks, feathers, ribbon, etc. All sizes
 Children's gauge fans, white, blue and pink, with chain Monday D. special. .. . -, ZJN English scarf pins, can not be bought for less than 50c, Monday 01c special .. ... .. AUG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Muslin Underwear

One lot of soft muslin gowns largely trimmed with and
 embroidery, cheap at $250 1E0I Monday special ..... ......... ........... A.OU Good quality muslin derskrts embroidery and lace trimmed
 never sold for less than $500 and $3.50, 1E0I Monday special ...... ...... -. ........ AsOU Ladies cambric drawers hemstched uffe regular l(lc
 price 25c Monday special. ......... ITC Corset handsomely trimmed with inserting and tuck
 sold for less than soc and 75c, 1Ec Monday special ........ ..... ........ -. JJN Nicely made long kimonas Persian and base worth OE
 $250 and $300 Monday special ........... Is1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Jere Clemens King of Birmingham authorizes the announcement of his candidacy to represent Jefferson coun- ty in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary m August 27. 19O6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

K bbons on Sale
 Rich lustrous taffeta ribbons in white, pink, blue, red, brown, hello, black, green and yellow, width 4 inches, all silk, worth 20c, reduc- ed Monday 1Ec to .... -. =. .... .1OS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Bath Towels

Hemmed and beached bath towels double twisted thread
 heavy and absorbant, 18x36 inches, worth 15c t01 ~
 each, Monday specal .............,.,l lAZ@ Turkish bath towels heavy and absorban very soft fO
 22x45 sold for 25c Monday special, " Turkish towels hemmed and beached double twisted thread
 worth $4.00 per dozen, 1OE heavy beached Turkish towels very soft closely
 woven 27x54, each 50c per EE0i !. 200 dozen cotton uck towels border fast coor 1Sx36
 inches, worth per dozen $120 Monday OOc Continuation sale of blankets at greatly reduced prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

L. J. Haley, Jr., of Birmingham, Is a candidate for representative in the legislature of Alabama from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
25c Silk Tissue l5c
Just Received
39e to 50e fancy cotton dress

Just received long silk gloves white and black 6 button
 double tipped fingers worth $200 I0 Ladies lace isle hose and white 50c quality high rein
 forced heel splced toe, pairs for O0
 only. ...... ........ IsUU Wash chiffon yelling all colors 50c quality 1Oc Monday at. ...... ......... ........ ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Felix F. Blackburn announces him. self as a candidate for reelection to the legislature, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce W. T. Newberry candidate to the next legislature from Jefferson county, subject to the action of. the democratic primary, August 27, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

dollar of Sum-
 s. We particularly call Kimonos, Millinery, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Romaine Boyd of Ensley is a candi- date for representative in the next leg islature of Alabama, from Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

Charles Denegre Is a candidate for the legislature from Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Barr The Mosquito

Soft English nainsook, 40 in.
 wide, 20c per yard, 12 yards
 to the bolt. mo Monday special. .. ..Is1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

am candidate to represent Jeffer- son county in the lower house of the Alabama legislature. subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party in it's pri- mary to be held on the 27th day of Au- gust. 1906. JOHN T. CLOVER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Dr. M. c. Ragsdale of McCalla as a candidate for representative from Jefferson county in the next legisla- ture, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary August 27, 1906.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-03

down the stairs to. the carriage.
Elsie followed her. rhapsodzing. My
mamma is the most beautiful woman III
the world" she chanted. And she
wears the most beautiful colthes.
Katharine turned at the door. m
a bit suspicious about you today. young
lady she said. looking up and down the
tiny figure. You've been so sugary.
Elsie, please be good while I'm away
Promise said her mother, holding
her at arms length.
Promise repeated Katharine.
won't kiss you till you do
How good. mammal demanded the
eli, standing on one leg, like conteni-
plative stork.
DO come. Kitty called Mabel from
the carriage. She'll be good. won't you,
dear? Margueritell look after her.
..will you promise not to turn on the
water in the bathroom. or
DO come Kitty urged Mabel
Katharine gave her offspring final
shake and squeeze. kissed her reproach-
fully and let her go.
Il know she's up to something" she
calculated as they drove away. II can
feel mischief all through her, like cleo
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-03

duno.' said Nora Flynn to Mrs. Mat
thews. the cook. 1t was half-past 8. The
children had had their supper and were
playing about the yard. And Maryss
sent up word by Jerry that her little sister
Ellen has come out from home and she
wants me. to come down Tis only one
sister she has, all the rest byes-" 81
Run along" said Mrs. Matthews. kind
I ly. I'm keep an eye on the young ones.
Their mothers'll be home by S.
''Oh, I'll. be back long before s. said
Nora. and took the back: way out of the
house to escape notice.
In this she failed ignorniniously. Before
she reached the street she heard Elsie
call, Where are you going. Nora2"
! "On an errand." she called back. "Ili
not be long
She's gone down to Marys.'' pro-
nounced Elsie, and she won't be back
she never is What let's do?"
They had done very nearly everything,
but Elsies fertile brain would undobut-
edly have devised further mischief had
she not caught a glimpse of a tall dark
| figure entering the yard.
There's c. W. she cried. "Come on.''
and flew down the path to meet him. 2
! 1t was very pleasant. after days spent
with Saloon-keepers and saloon patrons,
miners and cowboys and the ID. p. l., to
! be met by two little girls with laughing
:. eyes and floating hair. to feel two. small
soft palms slide into his, to, hear two
childish voices pipe of what had hap
pened since he was last there
Vaughans Celtic ancestry stirred in
him with joy over these representatives
of the Little People. He gave himself UP
! unreservedly into their hands: They led
him into the small sitting -room-kath-
arine's sitting-room. They seated him
on the couch and climbed all over him
They took liberties with him. rifled his
pockets, played with his watch; and he
leaned his head back among the cush-
ions and closed his tired eyes, submit
ting utterly to the spell of their fairy
fingers and the bird-like twittering will
which they commented on what they
found.
How long he slept he did not know
When he awoke the room was dim will
shadows, and far away the bell of hi.
church rang Cor the midweek prayer
meeting. quite forgotten until now. HI
sprang up hastily, thrust the two chill
dren gently aside and ran
The bell gave its last peremptor,
stroke as he reached the church. He en-
tered without delay One quick glanc
about the room told him that it wa
filed.
Every one turned as he passed up tn
hioic Oii HIS way " tAAC PtdtAOlAlAs tdIlQ
expression of. surprise. of amusement, ap
pcared on every face. Some of tn
youngest people present laughed outright
What could be amiss?
: He ran his fingers through his hal
and brought them out filled with bits Q
ribbon. through his beard and foun
more. He touched his forehead; it wa
set with eurls plastered down upon it i
, a row.
1T was the children he said apoIoget
ically. as he vigorously brushed away tn
web of the Little People 1--WE will sin
: hymn as
I Ned Winkins. who had slipped in 70
a few minutes on his way home, de
scribed the scene to the Richmond Hi
friends. III he'd set out to make himse
as ridiculous as possible he couldn't hav
succeeded any better said Ned. u Won
l der who the children were?'
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-03

you. and TO say that they will be very
glad TO have you call.
THE Richmond Hill people meant
Mrs Chisholm. both ii1en knew, but the
elder was trying to keep out of his voice
any betrayal OF the. fact, and the younger
with an effort steadied his pulses before
he answered, They are very kind. | will
avail myself of the opportunity. SOON
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-03

tricity. l don't see how came to have
such child
You were just like her." said Miss
Emmeline.- Ask Arthur. You kept us
on tenter-hooks until you were sent
away to school,
+ Look back. Kitty, and wave your
hand" cried Mabel. as they reached the
turn in the road.
The two children stood on the veranda
their arms round each others waists.
picture of youthful innocence and docility.
The women in the carriage waved their
hands and blew kisses. The children re-
sponded. Then the two small white fig
ures were lost to view.
I'm going to be very good until half
past s." said Elsie as they went back into
the house. II was then ,.
Whats going to happen then?" in
quired Marguerite.
Il don't know" replied Elsie, shaking
her curls. Most anything. And they
won't be home till S O'clock