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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

its owners divide $15O,O0O In profits
every month. In Louisiana its monthly
profits had been more than a million
dollars, and in 1893 that state rejected
an offer of $1,250,OOO a year for a re-
newal of the lottery company's char
ter. It's first charter in Louisiana was
granted in 1868 by a carpetbag admin
istration. 1t thrived through the sup
preston Of all its rivals in this country
by the force of public opinion, and at
length it, too fell down in Louisiana.
In Honduras 1t thrived by appealing
in all possible underhand ways for bus
mess in this country. The interstate
commerce law has, however, dealt 1t a
severe blow by making it unlawful on
the part Of interstate carriers to carry
lottery matter from state to state. The
indictments at Mobile are based on
this section of the interstate law. No
doubt the Mobile indictments will put
an end to the Honduras lottery alto
gether, and when that is ended the lot
terry ticket will become but memory.
It was a generation ago common
sight In cities. It was thrust under
every ones nose, but there are many
indeed today who have never seen one.
It promises to disappear altogether
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
HOW TO USE ASHES FOR FUEL

From the Railway World.
Altoona chemists who have been expert
menting to ascertain the discovery of
John Gilmore whereby ashes may be
utilized as fuel report that the following
formula will accomplish the desired re-
suit
Common salt, one pound; oxalic acid,
two ounces; water. one gallon. Mix and
moisten a mixture containing one part
coal and three parts ashes and better
fuel than pure coal is obtained. The ashes
of anthracite coal burn as readily as do
those of bituminous coal. This mixture
will, upon being placed upon a burning
fire, fuse into a coke-like mass and deposit
but little residue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
MR.. PETTUs "ENDUREs."

From the washington Herald.
Gen. Edmund Winston Pettus, the old
est member of the United States Senate,
has been more constant in attendance
upon the investigation by the committee
on military affairs of the Brownsville
ARRAY than any of the other members ex-
cept Senators Foraker and Warner, who
are the chief inquisitors on opposite sides.
General Pettus usually was the first to
arrive at the committee room every morn
ing while the investigation was in prog
ress and the last to leave. He sat
through every session, giving the closest
attention to every detail. and making
elaborate notes of every witness state
ments. When asked by a friend If he
was enjoying the investigation, the aged
Albanian replied:
mo; I am not enjoying 1t, but only
enduring 1t. In the discharge Of their
duty senators have to do many things
they don't enjoy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
A PERSIAN LOVE SONG,

BY Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
All, sad are they who know not love,
But, far from passions tears and
smiles,
Drift down a moonless sea, beyond
The silvery coasts of fairy isles
And sadder they whose longing lips
Kiss empty air, and never touch
The dear warm mouth of those they
love
Waiting, wasting, suffering much.
But clear as amber. fine as musk,
Is life of those who, pilgrim wise,
Move hand in hand from dawn to dust.
Each morning nearer Paradise
Oh. not for them shall angels pray;
They stand in everlasting light;
They walk in Allah's smile by day,
And nestle in the heart by night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Jamestown Expostion.

ut is an admitted fact that the James.
town exposition buildings are not COM
pleted," said L. L. Berry of Norfolk
'ibut the construction work is relatively
as far advanced as that of most of the
worlds fairs was on the eve of open
ing. The jamestown management had the
grounds laid off. sanitary sewers con.
structed and madacam driveways and CO.
ment walkways made two years ago, but
the work of erecting buildings could not
be started until Congress made an appro-
priation. The government finally acted
but the money was not available until the
beginning of the present year. Everything
is now gong forward with a rush. The
naval display will be great attraction or
the opening day, and this will continue to
be a feature of absorbing interest
throughout the Jamestown celebration"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
TENNEsEE-REPuBLIc COMPANIES.
No Negotiations Under Way for the
Passing of Control.
From the Will Street Journal.

From the Wall Street Journal
According to representatives of the Ten
nessee Coal and Iron company, there is
no foundation for the reports that nego-
tiations are under way for the sale of the
company to interests identified with the
United States Steel corporation.
It is true that the interests of the Re-
public Iron and Steel company and the
Tennessee Coal and Iron company have
under consideration a plan for the merger
of the two properties
There are less than fifty Tennessee
Coal and Iron shareholders, and control
of the company could not be secured in
the open market as was the case when
the Hanover National bank people lost
control
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
ONE MANS WAY.

ONE MANS WAY.
He seldom had a dollar but he always
wore a smile
And said, so far as worry went 1t wasn't
worth his while.
No matter what the weather was, II
dark or very fair,
He said he couldn't help it and 1t wouldn't
do to care.
When others growled about their luck be-
cause 1t wasn't good
He didn't stop to rail at fate but did the
best he could.
His courage didn't falter in the highest
kind of place
And when it came to working he was
there to set the pace
It wasn't many years before he plucked
the shining prize
That other fellows sought in vain, and
right before their eyes.
Now many wonder how the man did what
But l know how he did It and guess
you know 1t, too.
j. F. Wisdom resides at Muskogee, In
dian Territory. Mr. Wisdom is Just now
getting wise to Washington.
To show the intellectual tastes of much
mallgned Pittsburg a writer In Harpers
Weekly chestily sets forth list of books
which were called for in single day at
the reference library. There was not a
single request for a book on How to
Make Love to Chorus Girl"l
A newspaper writer attempts to speak
a good word for the street car conductor,
but 1t seems hard for her to work up
any enthusiasm.
1t is quite an ordeal for the stork to
visit the royal house of Spain.
RISEl
Say you,
Get busy.
Then they'll
Say, us he?
Didn't think
He would be
Anything
Great, b'geer'
"Cast off your sackcloth and ashes"
SINCE a poet anent spring. Metaphorical,
no doubt, for 1annels.
"silent" Smiths relatives aren't.
Springs hiding out.
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Methodist Mission Board.

St. Louis, April 22.-The thirteenth
general convention OF the mission
board of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south, will convene here to-
morrow night for a session of three
days. The opening meeting will be
presided over by the Rev. F. e. Sharp
of st. Louis, and addresses will be
made by the Rev. J. G. Morris of Kan
sas City and the Rev. Charles w.
Byrd of Nashville, Tenn. In connec-
ton with the convention will be held
the first annual session of the educa-
tional convention, an auxiliary depart
ment. About five hundred delegates
and visitors are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Canadian Discusses eIrmlnahan.

From the appearance 1t puts up /
would suppose that Birmingham had a
population of 100000" said c. e. Baker
of Montreal, Canada, at the Florence last
night, in response to statement of the
number of inhabitants.
This is my first trip south, and GER
tainly your city seems to be more pro-
gressive and hustling than any 1 have
visited in the south. 1t is a common
observation among Canadians that there
is greater similarity between the cities
and people of the south here and our
own cities than there is between Cana
dian communities and places in the north
ern part of your country. For one thing,
the people are less reckless of life and
limb They seem to live more quietly, are
in less of hurry. This is not true of
Birmf .igham, however, which is more like
a northern city.
IF l were to criticise any of your in
stitqtions 1t would be your railroad serv-
ice. The trains seem to have a fixed
habit of always arriving at their destina-
ton from fifteen minutes to two hours
late"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Strike at Coke Ovens.

Irwin, Pa, April 22.-About eight
hundred men employed at the Larimer
coke ovens of the United States Steel
corporation went on strike today for
10 per cent increase in wages. Two
hundred ovens were ready to be drawn,
but were left burning by the men. The
strikers, who were ordered off the
company's property, Immediately sur
rounded the plant. Special police are
guarding the ovens tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
from the New York Press.

FrOm the New YORK Press.
After man has had his engagement
broken off he can afford even an auto
mobile.
1t makes a woman awful ashamed to
have you see above her shoe tops if they
are shabby looking.
When a man is making all sorts of faces
at himself in a mirror he usually isn't
crazy, only shaving.
A girls idea of being bold is to forget
to look daggers at a man who gives her
his seat in street car.
Women are mighty smart to be able
to wear their clothes so as to make a
man guess whether they are dressed OF
not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
THE STORY OF COTTON

sunk export prices to 5.s cents pound.
From this rock-bottom Of depression be-
gan the upward swing, which we are
now feeling, the characteristic of which
is sense of solicitude on the part of the
consuming world as to the ability of the
United States to keep the worlds mills
going at something like present prices.
May the earth not deal grudgingly with
her children Of TOLL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Insist Uncle Sam Company Is Solvent

Kansas City, April 22.-One hundred
and fifty stockholders Of the Uncle
Sam Oil company of Kansas, Iowa,
Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri and Idaho
met here today and passed resolutions
indorsing H. H. Tucker. the indicted
manager, and insisting that the COM
pany is solvent and should not be re-
organized Manager Tucker said that
he would Immediately set in process
a plan by which he could raise $4,000
to be used to secure machinery to re-
fine the crude oil now in the various
refineries of the company. Several of
the stockholders who attended the
meeting today offered to contribute to
its fund.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Sensational Deadlock Unbroken.

, Madison, Wis. April 22.-The sena'
torial deadlock remains unbroken.
Stephenson gained one vote tonight.
On the goth ballot the result was as
follows: Cooper. IT; Esch. Is; Patten.
1S; Lenroot, Is: Stephenson, 90;
Boensch, a; Winkler, 2; Hudnall, Il;
Owen. I.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
THE INCLINE.

uihpilS - uilpedIaDlb!
THE INCLINE.
Money left
BY his dad,
He must have
Fun, egadl
Leeches come,
Give him aid,
By him all
Bills are paid.
Horses, cards,
Women, wine,
Suppers bought,
Down the line"
Spends his pile.
Crowd is through,
Goes to seek
Comrades new.
Down and out,
None will lend,
Tho he was
Quick to spend.
All is gone
Hope and pride
Pistol shot
Suicidel
oCNlSLdly I1OcD Says no newspaper uleH
are wanted in the White House grounds
after nightfall. Neither, we presume, are
thomas cats and other night providers de-
sired.
Detroit doesn't want a Carnegie library.
What are books, so long as she has beer?
KEEPS US BROKE.
She cries-we do the same.
For most financial troubles
A woman is to blame.
French walters have obtained the right
to grow mustaches. Vive la garcon say
we, thus getting a chance to air our
French.
Roosevelt and Bryan are the greatest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

A prepossessing Nebraska WIDOW
gave a kiss in settlement of a debt
and now, year later, when the mem
DRY of that kiss has faded, the mean
man is suing her for the money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Washington Herald: Mr.. William T.
Stead says It is kindness to tell a man
when he has made a fool of himself"
A great majority of the people of this
country now have 1t within their power
to do Mr.. Stead a great kindness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Louisville courier-Journal: you cannot
blame man for not wanting the voters
to have chance at him." says the Phil
adelphia Press. Especially in Philadel
phia, where many of them get up hurried
ly from their graves and vote?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Bridge whist and poker. says chi
cago university professor, &c respon-
sible for a decline in the standards Oh
society. Why put the blame on mere
cards instead of members of society
Themselves?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The drumhead courtmartial has peen
abolished in Russia, and it Will stay
abolished until court favorlte wants
to kill somebody without risk to him
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Marse Henry seems to think it will
be Bryan, but he didn't say anything
about the Nebraskan being nominated
NV President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

On Arbor Day in New York state
1859 trees have been planted, and
1000 school districts remain to be
heard from.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Twelve thousand men are to have
Jobs In Cubas new standing army,
which Governor Magoon proposes to
organize
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

When the barbs of ridicule are 1ly-
ing fast William Randolph Hearst
probably consoles himself by reaolne
the verse of Mrs. Wilcox, who is his
poet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

There could be no real peace while
the D. A. r. convention was in session.
It has adjourned. and the peace-ites
are entitled to an inning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

A New York court has decided that
a girls dimple is worth-or was worth
before she lost 1.-THE sum of $1,000 in
damages. Girls without dimples don't
consider $4,000 too high for one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

men in the world, says John Temple
Graves. VIII Colonel Graves ever be-
come member of the Ananias club by
talking that way2 No. Colonel Graves
never will.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

When Wall street Is not liquidating
it is dull, but its affairs no longer con-
Germ the rest of the country. 1t has
been deposed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Fairbanks has retired to his farm,
but, unlike Cincinnatus, he keeps dep
uties at work fishing for negro dele
gates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The Japanese in Manchuria promise
all a square deal and an open door.
The railroads there belong to them, as
does the Port Arthur peninsula.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Entertaining accounts of the career
and personality Of Charles Warren
Fairbanks are appearing in the Sunday
napers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The pastor of a fashionable church
in Chicago has resigned, In disgust be-
cause his flock spent Sunday auto
MODELLING, golfng and entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

A Michigan man was buried under
twenty-five tons of coal If he had
wanted that much coal he would not
have been able to get one ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Atlanta Constitution: A Milwaukee man
advertised for a lost umbrella. There's
the faith that will beat beer in making
Milwaukee famous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
Home.

HOME.
At evening when the sun goes down
On forest glade and stream,
And every bird upon the bough
Has tucked its head to dream;
When, one by one, the stars come out
And twinkle through the gloam,
Sweet peace invests the soul of one
Whose footsteps lead him home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
HOW FANS RoOT IN BosToN

HOW FANS ROOT IN BOSTON.
Advance expedltiously to third basem
'Endeavor to drive the horsehide
sphere over the fence!"
Hic jacet Another visitor has been
unable to solve Smiths parabolas!"
'Scintillating! Scintillating, old fellowl
Continue SOL"
BY Socrates, the putrescence of that
umpire is unbearable!'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The D. A. r. convention passed a
resolution favoring peace, but they
didn't do it as long as anything could
be got by fighting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Uncle Sans war fleet at the James
town exposition will make all Amer
leans proud.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The tobacco heart means, 1t seems
mature and chronic craftsmanship.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

No Irish delegates will sit in the
peace conference.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Governor Hughes is endeavoring to
shatter all machine rule In New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

Washington Post: Mr.. Stead seems to
have come to this country determined not
to play a listening part.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The Barons can play ball regardless
of weather. Nashville taught them
how.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The age of the psalmist does not
satisfy ]. P. Morgan, and he has
started on the stretch to four score.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

w. T. Stead has been called the In
ternational fakir. The phrase is not
pretty, but 1t is good fit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

It was the present Pope who said
there are seldom red hats enough to
go round.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The President has forgotten race
suicide, and his present fad is tree
planting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The patriarch of Venice gets a red
hat. The Pope did not forget his old
home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23
PRESS POINTS

Boston Post: Automobile statistics
show that gasolene and whiskey will not
mix
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

The weather clerks pass to the bal
grounds should be cut OF.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

French walters have obtained the right
to grow mustaches. Vive la garconl say
we, thus getting a chance to air our
French.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-23

KEEPS US BROKE.
She smiles, we give her money,
She cries-we do the same.
For most financial troubles
A woman Is to blame.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-07
COFFEE THRESHED HER
10 Leng Years.

For over fifteen years" writes Il
patient, hopeful little Ills. woman,
while coffee drinker, l suffered from
Spinal Irritation and Nervous trouble
l was treated by good physicians, but
did not get much relief.
Il never suspected that coffee might
be aggravating my condition 1 was
downhearted and discouraged, but
prayed daily that 1 might find some
thing to help me.
Several years ago, while at a
friends house, l drank a cup of Post
um and thought l had never tasted
anything more delicious.
From that time on l used Postum
instead of Coffee and soon began to in
prove in health. so that now can walk
half a dozen blocks or more with ease,
and do many other things that l never
thought l would be able to do again in
this world
My appetite is good, I sleep we'll
and find life is worth living. indeed.
A lady of my acquaintance said she
did not like Postum. it was so weak
and taSteleSs.
Il explained to her the difference
when it is made right-boiled accord
ing to directions She was glad to know
this because coffee did not agree with
her. Now her folks say they expect TO
use Postum the rest of their lives"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek. Mich Read the little book. The
Road TO Wellville,' in pkgs. There's
q reason"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-07
Left Security.

Johann Sieberlich is by nature sus-
picious; but, says the Albany Jour
nal, he appreciates a reasonable propo-
sition. A travelling butcher came his
way one day and bargained with him
for eight head of fine cattle. The price
being satisfactory. the butcher felt in
his pocket and found he had not
brought his wallet.
Il have not the money with me-" he
said. but l will drive the cattle to
town and send the money back to YOU"
''Nein.' said Johann emphaticaIIy.
THAT goes not goot. You shouldt
bring de moneys first
well, L will tell you what I'll do
said the butcher frankly. I'LL drive
only six Of them in, and I'll Fave the
other two as security for the debt"
Johann studied a moment and then
his face lighted
"All right" he said. dot is chust
so good. Ven you leave dose two you
hat bought den it is sure you comes
back und pays me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-07
Cross PURPOSES.

Marshall Wilder tells of an elderly
lady in Cohoes, who, besides her deaf
ness, experienced much trouble with
false teeth. Consequently she was
disposed to regard this world as a
vale of tears. A neighbor, passing her
house one day, beheld the lady sitting
at the window, wearing an expression
Of more than usual gloom. Thinking to
cheer the unfortunate one, the good
hearted neighbor screamed at the top
Of her voice:
Good morning, Mrs. Blank. Fine
weather we're having
Yes replied the elderly lady, but
[ can't eat with 'em yit.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-07
Old school journalism.

Mark Twain, at a dinner in New
York, related some "reminiscences of his
early days Of journalism in Nevada
City.
1--WE paid for outside contributions -
he said, but not always in cash. AS
rule our letters of acceptance would
run like this:
Dear Jones-We send you per bear
er one pound of bacon for your fine
poem on the county fair Please re-
ceipt for same
Dear Col. Crabbie-For your val
ued article on The Country's Needs
we beg to send you herewith two gal
Ions of corn whisky 1t is the same
brand you have been using ever since
the war. Kindly acknowledge receipt.
Dear Tompkins-We enclose cor
set III payment for your fashion article
Dear SenatOr-Understan that
you are about to enter the State cam
paign. we send you shotgun and nine
rounds of ammunition for YOUR admir-
able article on the political situation. %"