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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Senator Rryan,s oratory.

William James Bryan, the boy sem ator from Florida" said friend of that gentleman yesterday, lis splen- did orator.
 q shall never forget the ends to which Bryan used his gift and one of the most remarkable was that in pre- venting himself from being put off a Southern train by conductor. He was at Emory then and wanted to go to his home at Kissimmee for the holidays. The Cotton States exposition was just over in Atlanta and he purchased a scalper's ticket cheap and got aboard a train. When the conductor cam0 around collecting tickets he told Bry- an that his wouldn't do and that he would have to put him off the train.
 "Whereupon with tears in his eyes. the young orator got up on his seat and related in his eloquent manner to the car full of passengers his trials and tribulations, how he did not have any money and couldn't get any, and how badly he wanted to go home and see the folks and so moved tn cir hearts with pity that they hustled the con- ductor from the car and swore tha at no official, no matter how high his rank, could prevent Bryan from continuing on his journey. And he went home
 M. M. Richey, manager of the middle and western districts of the Southern railroad, was in the city yesterday morn ing Mir Richey is not discouraged on account of the late stringency in the money market, and predicts an early re- sumption of the normal in theb usiness world.
 Gen. William W. Brandon, state audi tor, is in the city. General Brandon is making an enviable record, according to the well informed In the discharge of his duties. He has received mention as a probable candidate for the gubernatorial nomination.
 L. P. Hill editor of the Ensley Enter prise, has returned from New Orleans, where he spent Christmas with relatives.
 President J. c. Maben of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company left for New York last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Brilliant Theatre Week.

New Years week will be the most att tractive of the season at the Jefferson, ramarked a regular theatregoer. With Madam Butterfly in two performances on Wednesday and a strong bill for each night following. those who appreciate music and drama will have rich treats Birmingham is a first class theatre town and as all the plays houses announce at tractive bills for the week, people will turn out by thousands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Iron Held at s14.

''There is reason to believe that Bir- mingham pig Iron will not drop below S14 on No. 2 basls,' said well in- formed man of the metal trade last night.
 'rhe reported sale of southern iron to the Detroit Stove company at SIS, Bir- mingham, which has been much discussed here, turns out to have been Tennessee iron. It was sold f. o. b. at the furnace and the differential rate in favor of the Tennessee territory makes the price paid equal to about s14 for Birmingham iron. While We may not have an active mar ket within the next 10 days. the prospects for the iron trade between now and the middle of January are very bright"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
RUSHING HIM oEE.

From tIie New York Echo.
 P T am deeply interested in discovering the lost tribes of Israeli said musty looking individual as he sat down beside the busy editors desk and prepared / read a lengthy manuscript. Y
 You don't mean to say SOL replied the man of resources. Then why the dickens don't you advertise for them? The business office is on the first floor. Here, Joe, show the gentleman the ad- Yertising department"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Marshall For Bryan.

w. M. Coleman, member of the legis- lature from Marshall county, was in Bir- mingham yesterday. He said that Mar shall was for MT. Bryan for President. and delegation would be sent to the state and national conventions in thor ough accord with him. MT. Coleman said that he expected to be present and as- sist in entertaining MT. Bryan on his visit to this city on January B. He further says that he is confident that MT Bryan will be elected President of the United States next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
READING RECORDS.
Chicago Journal.

From the Chicago Journal.
 "Our reading record,'' said the aged librarian, lis held by a rich old lady of 73 years She has read, our books show, over 15.O00 volumes-3O0 volumes a year since 1854
 Our average subscriber reads in the years course from 75 to 100 volumes, though we have many clients who get through POO volumes every twelvemonth.
 ''They who buy their books read much less The book-buyer who reads 100 books a year Is a very rare bird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Office Buildinq Needed.

"one of Birmingham's pressing needs is another large office building" said an occupant of the Woodward.
 Those office buildings we have are crowded and in some of them the con- gested state has been reached. l can think of no investment that would pay better than a new 15-story steel frame structure. All the office space would be rented promptly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From tne NeW 1orh fress'
 A girl is so contrary-minded. the way to make her like you is to make her think she shouldn't.
 The most natural thing for woman is to know she loves a man because she's sure she doesn't.
 A man can nearly always enjoy him. self doing anything he expects to be scolded for when he gets home.
 There's hardly anything so extravagant as getting presents, because you have to give more than you receive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
BALLAD OF THE NEW YEAR.

BALLAD OF THE NEW YEAR. Iris now the season of the year When resolutioners. far and near, Prepare to pledge themselves to do No more the things which bring them
 rue,
 Declaring that they don't see how They've been so foolish up till now. Especially when they hnroll How much 1t cost-the flowing bowl, The friendly glass, the pleasures that Contrived to keep their purses flat. And for little day or two They'll strut about in public view And brag how easy 'tis to quit And simply think no more of 1t. A little day two like this, And then-a pity tis, you wis They'll leave the courses meet for praise And go back to their former ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
A FINE EPITAPH.

Thrice blessed the man who comes to die And this eulogium gets: '..Tho times were mighty hard and dry, He always paid his debts!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
AFTERMATH.

 Thou art empty now, poor purse, And all thy clinking load Has gone to purchase fripperies- It is enough to goad A poet into gloomy verse And make his mood unkind, Until he says that lifes a fake Much better left behind. And yet forsooth, why should he curse, Or rail nhe moclSng stars? Did not the poets wife give him The usual cigars?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
JOHNSTON MENTIONED.
the Montgomery Journal.

From the Montgomery Journal.
 The Rome Tribune suggests ex-Gover- nor, now Senator Joseph Johnston, as the running mate of William Jennings Bryan on the democratic ticket next year. The Journal believes that better man could not be found to grace the office of Vice President than the brilliant Alabama sem ator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

After all it's the man behind the gun and not the water line that spells victory, but the man cannot stay be- hind the gun If the water line un- protected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

When the white fleet goes to Japan the polite Japanese will naturally plan a personally conducted excursion to Tsushimo Straits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The framing of resolutions for New Years day is going steadily forward, and the crop promises to be normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
THE INEVITABLE.

Once upon time an old joke was lost. without avail. Everybody thought it was lost forever, but 1t turned up in vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

In Jefferson county don't abjure John Barleycorn on New Years day. A resolution of that sort would be too superAuous to deceive any one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Port of Spain is not even Spanish.
 It is as English as York itself. No one living there can remember when 1t was a part of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Swearing ones self onto the water wagon will be a work of supereroga- tion in Jefferson county next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The days are growing longer and the water wagon is getting nearer. It is actually coming down the pike in plain sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

If Taft is the republican nominee Bryan will have an excellent chance of carry ing New York Illinois and Indiana.
 At the present time it appears that President Roosevelt is determined to make Taft the republican candidate. He has the organization and the chances are that he will succeed. If he does the best opinion is that Bryan will win.
 The greatest danger to the democratic chances of success is the prospective overthrow of Roosevelt's control of the republican convention. If the anti- Roosevelt element wins Joe Cannon looks like the man. Personally he Is today the most popular man in the republican party. He Is also the most popular Snan in that party with the business men of the country Should he be the republican nominee he will make the strongest fight of any man who could be named. He might defeat Bryan; but I doubt if any other man yet mentioned by the republic ans could do so.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Uncle Sam wanted a nice elastic currency in his stocking, but Congress refused to gratify him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The deceased wife's sister will have a good fair chance next year, especial 1y in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The Shah of Persia and his constitu- tion are exciting much friction both in the palace and among the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

General stringency is getting to be as lonesome as General Apathy. We have too many generals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
AFTER JANUARY 1.

Good morning, sir. I have here well known grip specific which"
 "Go 'wayl Go way! I don't want to buy any patent mediciner
 But this Is whisky and
 Come right inl Why didn't you say so at flrst?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

A year hence we may be busily en- gagged constructing a cabinet for Will liam Jennings Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The war ticket is Cannon and Fort Governor-elect Fort of New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

All will ride on the water wagon in this county next week nolens volens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
BEFITTING.

"That fellow has striking face. Who is he?"
 "A prizehghter."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The big white fleet will soon steam away on a summer cruise upon a sum- mer ocean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
OF COURSE.

"Sprightly says he has just spent half an hour with the poets.
 "I'll bet one of them tried to make touchi''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The compulsory water-wagon is fast becoming feature of life in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
IT IS INDEED.'

Does Briefly love his wife?"
 Well, he's kind to her relatives, and always take that for pretty good sign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
THEY DON'T BLUSH.
DEFINED.

"A nature faker says animals blush"
 T never heard of a jackass blushing."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
IMPORTANT CORRECTION.

Paul Cook says people are taking out their good resolutions and dusting them of for use January 1. Our understand ing is that Birmingham has fixed up one big resolution for the>whole town, and that Paul will be reluctantly forced into this hideous altogether. ."-Houston Post.
 softly. George, softly! The Southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
A WORD TO CLIMBERS.

"A W OfND 70 NIIIzHDI1Itp' What tho you lose In the pitiless strife2 Hold your ideals
 And the best in your life! Eyes on the stars
 And your heart in your work Struggle like that
 And you won't want to shirk!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

After the presents come the Janu- ary bills, and they are not altogether delightful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

All Georgia is preparing to climb on the water wagon next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
LIST so.

"Why do they call it leap year?'
 Because 1t gives the girls a chance to jump at the first man they see."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Thomas W. Lawson is the only man who feels free to indulge in third-term talk. Even the postmasters are mum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Chauncey M Depew is so silent he must have taken lessons from David B. Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

What is a presidential boom?'' "A lot of noise made by the friends of favorite son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
THE PROPER PLACE.

q long to dwell in an atmosphere of applause
 ''rhen why not be an usher in a thea tre?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Augusta Herald. In Birmingham they are now advocating a street tax. They evidently fear that when prohibition shall turn out the barroom loafers they will wear out the streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
Aeb6e1zs.

Express company is still doing business at the old stand, and we have the ad- dress of a firm in Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Houston Post: For one week begin ming this morning Atlanta and Birming- ham will probably seem like heaven to the people who inhabit' those towns. But after that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

REPLIES. A Pennsylvania man dynamited a. widow who rejected him. The lure of widows is very strong. Maxine Elliott has made hit by wear ing a bathing suit in her new play. We can imagine how she made a hit, but we haven't had a chance to see yet. It seems strange that no circulation manager has been declared a member of the Ananias club.
 Don't be quitter,' says the Denison Herald Everybody is expected to quit about January 1.
 Somebody ought to write a play about Mrs. Glyn and the "Pilgrim Mothers.' A stitch is Time is apt to double him up.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
..,roM ANn IERRY

Oh, let us weep
 Who can be merry? 'Tis Goodbye, Tomn' And Goodbye, Jerry."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

The worlds largest hotel, in Chica- go, Is to have 1172 rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Houston Post. Atlanta and Brming- ham are now looking the situation squarey in the face, and it's a situation with sidewhis1ers, all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

THE PERIL OF POOR COOKS.
 of two-thirds of the girls who go on the stage would go to the kitchen in- stead, there would be a whole lot more happiness in this world" says the Bir- mingham Age-Herald. Not necessarily Several thousand bad cooks would do more active harm in the world than the same number of fake actresses. Sophon- isbia Mortimer only gives one the yawns when she plays at Bertha the Shop Grl' but in the other role she would SOW dyspepsia wide cast and demoralize the butler besides.-Norfolk Nirginian-> . Pilot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Richmond Times Dispatch; Policy holders may unlock their loose change. J. Hagen Hyde is not coming back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Columbia State: Twenty-seven thousand wives support their husbands in New York Are those the women behind the buns?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

Houston Post: The Birmingham Age Herald says Mrs. Carrie Nation was well treated in Montgomery. It must have been Drift Armstrong who setumup
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
SPOKANE RArg cAsg AGAIN.
AN AssocIated Pressl

Portland Ore, April t5.--'fhe TAX
ing of testimony in the so-called Spo-
kane rate case. which was begun BY
the Interstate Commerce commission
In Chicago last month was resumed
here today preliminary to The hearins
OF arguments in the case before tht
fun commission at Washington. The
principal question involved is whethe
the Interstate Commerce commission
is authorized by the rate law to reduc
rates. not alone on single commO
dities from the East to Suokane ano
other cities of the Inland Empire. The
municipal government and the cham
her of commerce of Spokane are the
plaintiffs In the case and the North
ern Pacific and Great Northern rail
roads are the defendants. The Pac,
flc Coast Jobbcrs' association. com
posed of wholesale merchants ano
shippers OF the coast cities, has inter
yened in the case in favor of the rail
roads, declaring that the rates as now
constituted are just and should not bt
changed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
COLLEGE eENerAcroR AGED 81.
lny AssocIated pressl

Chicago, H.. April 15.--Dr. Daniel
( Pearsons. millionaire and henefactor
Vt small colleges. celebrated his S7th
birthday today, Many years ago Or.
'earsons became convinced that II Is
he wises' course for man OF means
be his own administrator and 90 dis
pose Of large share of his property
II his own lifetime. Acting In ac.
,ordance with this idea the aged phil
inthropist has helped nearly fifty in
ititutions in twenty-four states. the
'ndowments, including the amounts
aised IL order to meet Dr. Poarsons'
conditions, reaching a total OF about
i15,000000. DR. Pearsons still has
everal million dollars which he ex
)ects TO distribute among the small
olleges before he dies. The doctor Is
| native OF New England In 1857 he
anne west and soon accumulated a
arge fortune in the real estate bust
Tess in Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
9. a. R. CONGRESS IN SESSION.


(By Associated Press.)
Washington, ID. c.. April 15.-1he
ixteenth continental congress Of the
Daughters of the Americas Revolu
lion convened in this city today with
lbout 1000 delegates and alternatee
IN attendance from all tie states OF
the Union.
The congress viii be IN session
throughout this week and promises To
be one OF the most interesting in the
history Of the society. To-Day was
given over 10 the fofmalities incident
to the opening. Prayer was offered
by the chaplain general Yrs. Teunis
Hamlin, after which there was an ad
dress OF welcome BY the president
general, Mrs. Donald Mclean. Tn,
appointment OF the necessary commit
tes and other business OF a routine
nature occupied the remainder OF ths
session. The reports OF the Officers
will be presented tomorrow
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
Auctioneer

Muskogee has new 700barrel oil
well with a grade OF OIL that sells for
just double what Is paid for the Tulsa
or Barlesville product This makes
The well worth Just as much TO the
owners as i400-barrel well would be
in the other fields. Why the oil IN the
Muskogee district should ho of a dif
ferent grade from that found IN anl
other district ia he Territory. no oil
man has been able 10 explain, but u
Is different and the refincrles pay Just
double other quotations FOR n.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

Rest is the great rostorer We tire
ur muscles by exercise and then rest
0 restore them; yet a great many OF
Is do not stop TO think how little rest
We give to our stomachs. As usual
hing no part OF our bodies is so gen
rally overwOrked as our digestive or
;ans. a tired and oyerworked stom.
ch will give signs of distress to whica
We pay no heed until at last Dyspep-
la takes hold. Indigestion is just \
warming, and II we heed the warning
ye can easily avoid further conse
mences. Kodol Is a most thorough
tomah relief II dlgests what yon
at and gives the stomach the needed
est and greatly assists In restoring
I 10 it's normal activity and useful
less. Dodol Is sold on a guarantee re-
lief plan. II is sold here by G. r.
Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

Territory Of Oklahoma. County of
(First published in Laily Leader April
IS. 1000,
ORDINANCE NO. sA5.
An ordinance appropriating certain
moneys to the payment Of sundry
accounts and exDensoq.
BE It ordained by the MAJOR and conn-
cilmen OF the City of Guthrie:
Section l. That the sum OF S211.9l
Is hereby appropriated for ihe purpose
Of paying bills upon the following ac-
counts, and which bills have hereto
fore been approved by the Council, to-
wit.
Bills on account OF salary. s2i1.07
And the Mayor and Ci y Clerk are
hereby directed to draw wSrrants on
said accounts for the sans 30 favor oi
the persons TO whom said bills were
allowed.
Section 2. This ordnance shall be
iE force from aud after It's passage
approval and publIan ion.
Approved this nth day Of April. a
D. 1907. J. w. DUKE.
(SEAL) Mayor
Attested.
+, sEIxAs. City Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
NATIONAL PEACE CONGRESS

(By Associated Press.)
New York, April 15.-SeIdom If ever
before has there been seen in this
city such a gathering of learned men
as that which filed Carnegie Hall to
day at the opening of the regular ses
sicns OF the National Peace congress
The initial session was given over
wholly to the formalities OF welcoming
the many distinguished participants
from both America and Europe An
drew Carnegie called the gathering to
order. Greetings were extended by
Governor Hughes. Mayor Mcclellan
and others
The session this evening IL to be de
voted TO international Views Of the
Peace Question" with addresses by
the RI Hon. James Bryce. the British
Ambassador at Washington. William
T. Stead the English writer and peace
advocate; Baron d'Estourneilles d.
Constant of France. Baron Beschamp,
Of Belgium, Maarten Martens Of Holl
and, Secretary Oscar s. Stfaus, Miss
Jane Adams of Chicago. and others
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
cauaht cold whIIe I1untIna a BURGLAR

Mr.. VIM. hos. Lahorgan provincial
Constable at Chapleau. Ontario, says
Il caught a severe cold while huntlnf
burglar In the forest swamp las
fall. Hearing of Chamberlain Cougl
Remedy, / tried it. and after usinf
Two bottles, was completely cured
This remedy is intended especial,
for coughs and colds 1t viii loosel
and relieve a severe cold In less tim,
than by any other treatment and is !
favorite wherever its superior excel
lence mas become known. For sale b,
+. y. Lille e. Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

Kodol For Dyspepsia clears the
stomach and makes the breath as
sweet as rose. Kodol Is sold by drug
glsts on a gnarantee relief plan. It
conforms strictly 30 the National
Pure Food and Drugs Law. Sold by
G. II. RenfrO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

Kodol digests what you eat and
quickly overcomes Indigestion, which
is a forerunner of Dyspepsia. 1t is
made in strict conformity to the Ma.
uonal Pure Food and Drugs Law and
is sold on guarantee relief plan.
Sold by G. II. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15
IHE TENAa MoNnrR.

Cures an Kidney, Bladder and Rhcu.
matte troubles sold ny ana druggist
or two monthg' treatment By mail for
9ffo. Dr. r. W Hal. 1926 Olive
street. ST. I.ouis. Mo Send for testi'
monIIla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

Use KeRasdy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. Children like It's pleasant taste,
and mothers give Il hearty endorse
ment. Contains no opiates, but drives
out the cold through the bowels. Made
In strict conformity TO Pure Food and
Drugs Law Recommended and sold
by g H. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

the Star Meat Market and Grocery
is in tho lead with the best things to
eat. Phone 462 and you VIII get
quick delivery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-15

The great reduction sais Is now on
1t the Novelty Racket" l1S North
Division st. The opportunity OF q
lfe-time to get china ware cheap.