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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
From the New York Evening Sun.

Y ioii lue NeW 1Ork ENen1nS Sun.
 H HE French, too, are evidently \Op subject to occasional whims in
 their dealings with tobacco. They have never, indeed, shown any disposi- tion to concentrate their efforts. as we have done in several states, by directing them entirely against the cigarette. nor have they made any serious attempt to save whole community from destruc- tion by declaring it illegal to wrap tobac- co in paper
 Their belief seems to be that if to- bacco is harmful the mischief lies not in the manner of cutting or rolling it. but rather in the tobacco itself. and so they have brought their minds to bear on the elimination of nicotine.
 It appears from a report of our consul general at Paris that the cheap tobacco familiarly known as scaferlati or caporal ordinaire contains usually about 21s per cent of nicotine. The consul general in- forms us that this tobacco has a mot unpleasant flavor" but that is plainly a matter of opinion.
 We have another opinion of our own, but in any case it was not the flavor but the noxious properties that the govern ment sought to eliminate in the produc- tion of a variety of this brand, to be known as caporal doux. There was demand for "nicotineless" tobacco, and eight months ago the government, which has a monopoly in the manufacture of tobacco. began to treat the weed in such sort as to reduce the percentage of nico- tine from 26 to 1.
 This process is extremely simple, for it consists merely in washing the tobacco, but we are told that 'it requires careful and constant supervision by skilled and trustworthy operator in order that a uni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
TO STOP WHlSTLERS.
Police Are After Engineers Who Dis
 turb City's Sumber.

The police department is making de- termined effort to put stop to whistle blowing by railroad engines within the city limits Special men have been as signed to the duty, and every engineer or fireman who blows his whistle will be arrested and fined in the police court.
 Quite number of complaints have been made recently by people who would en- joy good nights sleep and who hate to be disturbed by needless jerkings of the whistle cord. The sleepless police sym pathize with them in their bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Home Production.

"A few years ago most of the vege- tables consumed in Birmingham were shipped here from distant points," re- marked dealer, but this is not so now. Truck growing has become lead ing industry in Jefferson county, and Is proving exceedingly profitable. Among these gardeners are quite a number of natives, as well as many foreign-born people.
 ''The Germans and Italians are especial ly successful in this line, and are rap idly accumulating property. Early in the year and in the late fall the market still depends to considerable extent upon shipped goods but in regular season wholesome, fresh vegetables, home-raised. are supplied Birmingham tables.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Fifteen Hurt in Trolley Collision.

New York, June 23.-Fifteen persons were injured, three perhaps fatally, when a trolley car collided with a fire insurance patrol wagon in Brooklyn late last night. The wagon was turned over on the sidewalk and all of it's crew injured. Three passengers were also hurt. M. Robert Baxter and John Salm were taken to the hospital in a dying condition, and an unidentified woman is also thought to be fatally injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
25.ooo Barrels of Oil Burning.

Butler, Pa, June 23.-Twenty-five thous- and barrels of oil are burning at the plant of the Valvo Line Oil company, at East Butler, with the gravest. danger of its being communicated to other tanks. Shortly after noon a terrific storm, ac- companied by sharp lightning, passed over this section and large tank full of oil was struck and ignited. It is located on a hillside above the Valvo line and Wiltburn refineries below, and around it being nine other tanks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Weed Out Naval Officers.

Washington, June 29.-Rear Admiral Evans commanding the Atlantic fleet, presided over a special meeting of the naval board at the navy department yes terday. This board is engaged in wedding out as many officers in the various grades, except those of commander and lieutenant commanders, as are necessary to meet the requirements of the naval personnel act. Admiral Evans says that his flagship Connecticut, now in dry dock at New York, has been found to be only slightly injured by her grounding at Culebra last spring, as a result of which her commander, Captain Swift, was courtmartialed and suspended from ac- tive duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Second Hanue Conference

The first international peace con- ference was called to meet at The Hague by the Czar in 1898. After 1t had met and passed various resolu- tions two of the bloodiest wars since lHe day of Napoleon took place-the uprising of the Boers and the deeply Historic and exceedingly bloody war between Japan and Russia. The czar also called the second conference which was duly opened last Saturday at The Hague It is now in session at tended by about one hundred delegates from twenty-six nations. The Boers are not represented, but Japan and Russia are, and so are Cuba and the Central American states. Nearly all of these countries can present in vivid colors the horrors of war.
 Nearly all the nations have axes to grind. Belgium, for example, is pres ent to prevent any reopening of King Leopolds treatment of the Congolese. The South American states will urge the adoption of the Drago doctrine which forbids the European nations from forcing the collection of debts. And so on to the end of the list.
 The first conference established n court of arbitration, but the docket of that court has never been over crowded. It also discussed limita- ton of war budgets and armaments, but nothing came of it, and nothing will come from like discussion this year. The official programme consists of four sections, as follows:
 Improvements in the provisions of The Hague convention in regard to arbitration, mediation and inquiry.
 Additions to existing agreements in regard to the laws and customs of war the rights of neutrals, the opening of hostilities, the use of balloons for bombardment, etc.
 Regulation of maritime warfare, in- cluding such vital questions as private property at sea, definition of contra band, the laying of mines and tor pedoes. g
 Humaniation of maritime warfare by applying thereto the principles of the Geneva convention of 1884, President Roosevelt has directed our representatives, eight in number, head ed by Joseph H. Choate, to look after these problems:
 1. The rights and duties of neutrals. 2. The limitations of armed forces on land and sea and of military bud gets.
 8. The use of new types and calibres of military and naval guns.
 4. The inviolability of private prop erty at sea in times of war. 5. The bombardments of ports, cities | and villages in times of war. The conference is really the great est academic body in the world, but it Is so strictly academic that no one pays much attention to it. All know | that wars will last as long as human cussedness does, and no one can see an ending of that general and exceed | ingly natural evil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Prominent Attorney Goes to Joliet.

Peoria, H.. June 2S.-Daniel F. Raum, once a prominent attorney and society leader of this city, and son of Green B. Raum, ex-commissioner of pensions. was taken to Joliet penitentiary today to be- gin serving an indeterminate sentence. having been convicted of forgery and embezzlement. Mrs. Raum has shown her devotion by taking up her residence at Joliet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Japanese Heir at Vancouver.

Vancover, B. C., June 23.-Prince Sadj- amaru Fishima, heir to the Japanese throne, arrived here this afternoon on his way home after a tour around the world The prince will sail for Victoria Tuesday on the British battleship Monmouth placed at his disposal by the British gov ernment and sent to this coa0 from dong Kong. The prince will n& cross the United States on his trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Corporation Fines Ineffective.

Columbus, O., June 23.-Attorney Gen eral Wade Ellis, in his report filed wish the governor yesterday, gives it as his opinion that fines assessed against illegal combinations in restraint of trade are ineffective because they are speedily re- covered from the public, which is forced to patronize the monopoly. He declares that much more effective remedy lies In civil actions, busting the offenders from the right to do business In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
REcoRD-BREAKING CROWD.
Memol's Band Gives Fine Concert at
 East Lake.

The street cars on all the lines were crowded yesterday. A record-b breaking crowd went to East Lake in the after noon, and about 5000 people visited Moun- tain Terrace.
 The concert by Memoli's full band as- sisted by Miss Norma Scholar, was the attraction at East Lake. The music was exceptionally fine. The band will play every afternoon and night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Livestock Exchanges Inspectors.

St. Joseph, Mo-, June 23.-Arrangements are being made at the Southside stock yards to place inspectors at cattle scales Monday morning who will be retained at the expense of the livestock exchange and the packers. This is the result of a con- ference In Chicago Thursday between rep resentatives of the St. Joseph exchange and the packers who have plants here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

\ TUIH me NeW 4Ork Press.
 Fools rush in where angels fear to tread and they have lot more fun doing it.
 When girl thinks she has peary teeth it's sign 1t wouldn't do you any harm with her to tell her so.
 man likes to have you think he is rich unless you arc trying to get him to sub scribe to charity.
 A useful thing about having a family is the way you are never tempted to throw aEax money pp anything else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Deny Mutiny on French Ship.

Norfolk Va, June 23.-The French cruiser Victor Hugo sailed from Hampton Roads and passed out the Virginia Capes on Sunday, June Is, for an unknown des- tination Rear Admiral Harrington in charge of the naval features of the Jamestown exposition, denied today that there had been mutiny aboard the Vic tor Hugo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
T. p. As Leeve for Home.

Norfolk, Va, June 23.-The final feature of the gathering at the Jamestown ex- position of several thousand commercial men from all parts of the country. incl dent to the eighteenth annual convention or the Travellers Protective association or America, was a pilgrimage yesterday to Jamestown Island. In the afternoon the commercial travellers left for their homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Military Musters.

Had you noticed the passing away of muster days public drills target prac- tiee and military picnics?" remarked ! churchman yesterday who observed Troop D marching to services in a body.
 "I am sure the military spirit still exists all over the country, but since the SpanishAmerican war the National Guard seems to have come down to prac- tical lines, and the show and glitter Is seen no more except at annual encamp- ments.
 q remember the Fourth of July pa- rades, picnics and target shooting of some years ago; how brass buttons, lace and shining musketry captured the hearts of the maidens, enthused the patriotism of men and women and thrilled the young boys with holiday joy. 1 often wish the parade days would come back, and that in these piping times of peace' this sem timent would assume sway"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The impression grows that the Ding ley tariff is not too holy to touch. It is sacred to it's beneficiaries only-the beneficiaries who have their dirty hands in the pockets of the rank and file of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Will Court Defeat,

From the Tuscumbia Dispatch
 Any member of the general assembly Qf Alabama, in our opinion, who fails to support Bankhead at this time in the face of an overwhelming vote of the party in his favor, will court for himself ever- lasting defeat in the future. This is not Mr. Comers choice. MT Bankhead is the peoples choice, and woe be unto him who fails to listen to the voice of the YoaonIa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Cuban Secretary at the Haque Resion.

Havana, June 23-Orestes Ferrara has cabled to Governor Magoon his resignation as secretary to the Cuban delegation at The Hague, stating that he would give his reasons for so doing later. Fhe resignation was accepted. Recently the Paris Temps published an article charging Ferrara with being an anarchist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
The Jamestown Exposition.

"When I was al the Jamestown eXposi- ton it was incomplete, said Judge Sam Greene, but I daresay it is now well under way to completion.
 Tt is undoubtedly worth a visit, and the picture of history 1t presents in many of it's details is to my mind, it's most strik- ing feature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Twenty Indicted for Land Frauds.

Denver, Colo, June 23-As a result of the work of the special grand Jury which closed it's session yesterday afternoon and reported to Judge Lewis about twenty in dictments against men prominent in Colo rado, Wyoming, Nebraska, New Mexico. Utah, Nevada and eastern states, includ- ing Wisconsin and Missouri, were re- turned for coal and timber land fraud. The names of the indicted men will not be given until the arrests have been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Bandit Destroys VilIaoes.

St. ePtersburg, June 23-A special dis patch from Teheran, Persia, says the sftu- -ation in the northern part of Azerbaijan province is becoming serious. The bandit chief Martuse Khuli assisted by Kurds. is waging war on the poplace and destroy ing villages. Constant fighting is taking place in the city of Maku.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
THE WHOLE BOO FAMILY.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 Enter the Boo sisters-Peeka and Cari,' says the New York Mail Well. what's the matter with the others-Buga. Gaza, Ia and Bam? Don't discrimin- ate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Chance Day and President Baer should be joined together in prime Al reactionary ticket for use in 1908. They are like two peas in one pod, and it does not matter which heads the ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Wainwright Commands Louisiana.

Washington, June 2S.-Richard Vain wright has been selected to command the battleship Louisiana to succeed Captain Cowden, who is to become rear admiral. The new ships Birmingham and Chester are to be commanded by Robert L. Keys, $. S. Wood and w. $. Sims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Duma No. may prove more radical than either of Its predecessors. Peter Stolypin has no grip on any consider able body of voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Gov. Cummins of Iowa says the standpatters are fanatics. His diag- nosis is not correct They are robbers, and there is great deal of method in their villainous schemes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

John Temple Graves says the ticket should be Roosevelt and Smith lAAoke), because Roosevelt's mother was southern woman and Smiths mother was a northern woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
THE SUCCESSION
Peoples Choice.

From the Leighton News.
 Bankhead is the choice of the voters of the state to fill Senator Morgan's place in the Senate of the United States, and any attempt to thwart the will of the people by any man or body of men will arouse a wave of indignation that will not down until every one of them is in his political grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
USEFUL TEXAS GEESE

requisite labor. But the situation has been saved, as it will be seen from this special to the Post:
 Clarksville Tex, June 19.-SeveraI farmers of the Garvinsville community south of this city, have turned hocks of geese into the cotton fields and report that as far as young grass is concerned, no better cotton choppers can be found. One prominent farmer has twenty-eight geese on a field of thirty acres of cot ton and declares that absolutely no grass can be found in the field. The present scarcity of labor has served to make the geese even more valuable.
 There you are, friends. One of the tra- ditions of Rome is that on one occasion the geese cackled at midnight and aroused the sleeping sentinels on the walls in time to save the city from a beeaguering enemy. The story is re- garded as a fable and the goose has long been accredited as the most stupid bird of all the feathered tribe. Its low brow and big mouth have been generally accepted as evidence of small intellectual development. And the common estimate may rightfully apply to the geese of ther states.
 But our beautiful and stately Texas geese, faithful and true to the welfare of their masters, saw the impending disaster in the shape of grassy cotton fields and instinctively knew it was up to them to show their marvellous intelligence and in- defatigable industry. In other words, they seen their duty and they done it." And nobly did they TO it. As the geese once saved Rome, so our dear Texas geese without urging and free of charge chopped the cotton, pulled the grass and saved the day for the farmers of Garvins- vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Taft is not himself again because he has lost twelve pounds, which is certainly losing some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The price of cotton fabrics is near that of tte silks and the people are sometimes puzzled which to select for uSQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The czar is determined to have a duma that suits him even if he has to apply drumhead courtmartials to every member he dislikes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Hartman really threw the Alton railroad-his Jonah-overboard. He had no further use for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

James J. Hill is still engaged in squirting cold water on the stock mar ket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Boston is convinced the Duke --Jruzzi has fine Italian band along with several other accomplishments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The sun spots are again numerous especially in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The Japanese are receiving the re- port of Schmitz's conviction with their accustomed equanimity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
Snow in Montana.

Butte, Mont, June 23.-Fourteen inches of snow fell in Butte today and by night fall the streets were mass of slush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Ruef says Schmitz is grafter, and Schmitz says Ruef is a scoundrel. Both are right no doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Gov. Beckham has paid the entrance fee and is a fayorite son endorsed by Ilarse Henry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24
The Reduced Railroad Rate.

'I am glad that the railroads of the west have agreed to accept the 2-cent fare without farther contest" said a man who is forced to use them much.
 Tt will pay them, for as it is they are put to it to furnish transportation fa- ciities at the higher rate, and the enor- nous increase of travel will more than compensate for the concession. have to pay fare twice each year for four per sons distance of 500 miles; the saving to me is just s64 each year on that move- ment, not to say others"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The patriotic citizen will boom the library movement and the Commercial club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The corn crop is now the country's chief hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Old Sol should be Johnny on the spot from this time on until the cotton bolls are opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Baron Kuroki knows now how diff ficult it would be to march an invad- ing arm from Seattle to Boston. VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

The straw hat has not acquired the confident feeling even in the federal capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Secretary Taft has lost twelve pounds in weight, but he had them to spare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-24

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. postofice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8. 1873.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-04-19
Union Missions /.

A union meeting of all the mis-
sionary societies in the city will b,
held at the Cumberland Presbyte
rian Church on the first Monday
night in May. This includes every
denomination, and the members are
expected to make full report o.
the work in progress. A program
including music and entertainment
will also be given. All mission
workers and every one else cordl,
ally invited to be present.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-04-19
A Brave Manly Man.

doctor, twenty-five years ago
when | was but lad of ten years
and you were doing business in the
building known as Crittendon's cor
ner, while in your house l picked
up package valued at twenty-five
cents. 1t has been pebble in my
conscience and thorn in my flesh
from that day to this, and / want
to tell you about it and pay you the
quarter"
These, in substance, are the words
spoken to DR.. E. B. Little last Mon
day by strong, brave man, one of
Obion County's good citizens. A
small act, but bravery was required
TO perform it. If the world had
more brave, courageous men, how
much better 1t would be.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-04-19
Tisdale-W Williams.

Mr.. Herbert Tisdale and Miss
Ottie May Williams were united in
marriage at the home of the bride
in this city Thursday evening, April
18, at 9 80 o'clock, Rev. e. L. Wat.
son administering the sacred rites,
The nuptials were attended by
the presence OF number of imme-
date friends. The parlor was stud.
ded IN foliage, with crest of snow
balls. An arch was made of snow.
balls, under which the twain were
united, Mr.. Ownby presided at the
organ. The guests were received
by Mrs. Hunter Elam and Miss
Dickson Sanding and Miss Nell
Mailing presided at the punch
bowl.
A light course of refreshments
was enjoyed in the way of ices and
cakes.
The bride and groom are both
popularity known ond esteemed here.
Mr.. Tisdale is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. F. Tisdale. He IS engaged
as travelling salesman for the Imse-
Schillinge Sash and Door Co., St.
Louis, and has made splendid
success of his business. Mrs. lis
dale is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dee Williams, and a young
lady of social and personal attrac-
tions, refinement and culture.
The young people lett immediate
ly after the ceremony for honey
moon trip to Chattanooga. We ex-
teud our congratulations.
Go to Beckham's to buy your
4 :. 4
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-04-19
SIX O'clock Dinner.

John B. Gordon Chapter. U.D.C.,
will serve dinner Friday, April 10,
in the vacant building one door
north of Woosley's grocery. A
most delightful dinner, consisting
of ham, turkey, chicken, all kinds
of salad. dressed eggs, pickles.
bread and coffee, for rs cents. Ice
cream, strawberries and cake will
be extra.
Be sure and have your palm read
for 5 cents.
All come and help these ladies in
their noble work.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-04-19
Married at Hickman.

Mr.. Chas. S. Scott, of Louisville
and Miss Adelaide Virginia Muir
rell, were united in marriage at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. X. S. Murrell
the brides parents, in Hickman, on
Wednesday evening. April II, at
o'clock, leaving Immediately tor q
honeymoon trip to West Baden
Ind, thence to their future home in
Louisville.
> Mrs. Scott was one of Nickname
popular favofites and young wo
man of charming grace and charac'
ter. Mr.. Scottis prominently associ-
ated with the Building Association
Of Louisville. Both family and
social connections are of the highest
character and the nuptials an event
of special Importance to the friends
of the young couple.
Buy Dietzel Mattings. Doit now,