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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
The Crude OH ouestIon.


 "The Standard oil company is not a producer of oil; they do not own or op- crate wells. They are too cunning for that. but they do absolutely control the market" said one who has had experi- ence in the oil business.
 "The Standard controls the pipe lines and the refineries, and these control the market
 T had pretty good sized nest egg and prospects of fortunes said to have been made in oil wells, and entered the Beau mont field. came out $75OOO loser.
 'Oh. yes. I struck oil alright but I also found that damnable octopus at my elbow. waiting for the product at prices that were rlinous. There was no escape. They paid IS cents per barrel that It cost 2s cents to produce, and there was no escape.
 ''The Standard does not aid anyone to bore for oil, but they have allies masked in machinery companies. Any man with, say, 5000 capital can purchase all the machinery and easing needed on credit. Now, after oil has been found and the stuff Is ready to market the Standard ap- pears through an agent. If the producer does not accept the price he Is advised by the machinery company that they are in need of their money, and that they will proceed to collect. There are several of these machinery companies all sub sidiaries or allies of the Standard.
 "It costs about S5 per foot to bore and case a well. oil Is struck about 1000 feet. After the gush is over pumping machinery is necessary. It frequently occurs that we'll which appears ex hausted, If allowed to rest for a few weeks, will yield a good flow of oil with renewed pumping. The oil comes out mixed with sand and water. The first process is to remove this, and the prod uct is called "distillat." It is too costly to pipe or transport the crude product Just from the well.
 Tn the process of refining several prod uets are yielded; first, gasoline. then H. luminatlng oils, engine oils and on through to the manufactured products from the residium.
 'It is a remarkable fact that two wells very near together will frequently yield two very different crude oils. AS to the reasons, scientists and geologists are un able to explain other than the suggestion of pockets deep down in the earth. As to whether water or gas forces the oil out is not known positively, but the gas theory seems the most plausible from practical observations where water takes the well for a period, and then after that the oil comes with the pumping re- newed."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
THE CRAZE OF PROFANITY.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Among the throngs in cities. low though the common standards of taste may be, there is less swearing than among the farmers and mill hands of the country. The idle and empty person, whose self importance is in inverse ratio to the oc- casion for 1t, impresses himself on his associates by represensible phrases, but it is to be owned that he Is of too limited intelligence to appreciate the fact that he is making himselc disgusting or of- fenslve. He damns everything of which he speaks, as habit-his state, his town, his goods, even hisl relatives. And he does it because his parents and friends are constantly swearing in his hearing. and he has adopted the practive uncon- sciously.
 Most people believe} that enough is al- ready taught in the public schools of this country, but the fact that boy may bo bright scholar yet be unpleasant in his conversation, rowdyish in his actions, and unclean in his dress and person, makes it appear as if some of the com moner decencies of life might be incul- cated, if not by set lessons. at least by suggestion in o's- l-l.-~ ->~-~A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
PRESS POINTS

Memphis Commercial Appeal: Prohi- bitlon is a discredited issue Can the south afford to take it up?
 Atlanta Journal: Grover Cleveland has again been reported i'll. MT Bryan and a few others are only i'll at ease.
 Charleston News and Courier: To all snatch the ice pick and dig at Fair banks.
 Memphis News Scimitar: Mir. Fair banks would add much to his popularity as a candidate by throwing out an oc- casional cold wave.
 Arkar sas Gazette: John l.. Sullivan has written an article on How to Live Hundred Years" The answer Is easy Move to Arkansas
 Columbia State: These scientists tell us there are $500 pores to every square inch of skin. The fat men have found this out thLs summer.
 New Orleans Times Democrat: A Northampton (Mass) bel1boy received $250 tip from millionaire guest the oth- CT day. No conscientious scruples against tainted money prevented the lads ac- ceptance.
 Ohio Sun: An Akron man declared when he entered the city lookup he would not stay long. Ten minutes later he l,f WhateN CT else may be said of him the last thing he did was to keep his prom ise.
 Washington Post One of the current contains an article on What the Human Race Owes to the Moon,'' but it Is not likely to be widely read be- cause too many of us are busy keeping track of what we owe the butcher and grocer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Examination for Rural Carriers.

special examination for position as rural carrier will be held September 21 for the purpose of appointing list of eli gibles for the Birmingham office. All applications must be in by September Ii, and the blanks can be secured at the Blr- mingham postoffice. The age limit is F to 50 years, except in the case of hon. orably discharged United States sailors and soldiers, and all applicants must be of sound, physical proportions, the using of a crutch and like instruments from any cause debarring a man from taking the examination. There is one s900 va cancy existing now at the Birmingham affinA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Postoffice Affaiss,

"A number of important changes will be recommended to the new congress in the postal service." said Assistant Post master Blakemore.
 "These recommendations will include, understand, the establishment of a pos tai savings bank. branch long carried on profitably in England and numerous other countries. In Great Britain and Ireland at this time the postal depositors number nearly 100000 and the system Is rapidly growing.
 "Another feature provided is the es- tablishment of an improved parcels post. In fact, the postofflce department in this country is gaining rapidly in volume of business. The revenue has grown from sss ooO, 900 in 1880 to s17,OOO,0o0 in 1906. Such progress in revenue surely points the way to wider usefulness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
WILL NOT CONFER
 WITH STRIKE LEADER

New York, August 21.-The striking tel egraphers in this city today were anx- iously looking forward to Saturday when President Small of the international or ganlzation is expected to arrive here from Chicago. It was said at the union headquarters that the purpose of Presi- dent Smalls visit would be to endeavor to bring about arbitration between the strikers and the companies.
 General Superintendent Brooks Of the Western Union, when asked today if he expected to consult with President Small of the telegraphers' union during MT. Smans visit here, said that he would not meet the strike leader under any CIT cumstances. He said there IS nothins whatever that he cares to discuss With the head of the telegraphers organiza- tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Watchlnn for the Fire

Many amusing things occur in my business" said the engineer of the com pressed Air Dustless House Cleaning ma chine, as it stood pumping air into the Gayety theater yesterday. Many people think 1t Is some sort of fire apparatus and one fellow, after standing and watch ing 1t for about an hour, asked If that was all the apparatus this town had. An other said it was the slowest fire he ever saw, that he had been watching 1t for four hours and 1t seemed to be not any nearer under control than when 1t start ed. Some person, not altogether familiar with the operations evidently, 'phoned Chief Bennett of the fire department as he came dashing up, smiled and passed on The crowd rubbered all day, looking for the smoke and blaze that never came"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
GOMPERS THREATENS SUIT.
Association of Manufacturers Will Be
 Object of Attack.

Washington, August 21.-F ollowing a meeting of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor today, President Gompers said that most prob ably the federation would bring a coun- ter suit against the National Manufac- turers association, charging that body with conspiracy. He stated that the as- sociation recently met In New York with the object of devising means for the in- jury of organized labor and that 1t has been made evident that there is to be concerted effort against that interest. He would give no particulars, nor was he prepared to say to what attorney the preparation of the case would be en- trusted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
PRESIDENT BACK HOME.
Yacht With Party Is Detained By a
 Heavy Fog.

Oyster Bay l.. l., August 21-The naval yacht Mayfiower with President Roosevelt and party on board dropped anchor in Oyster Bay at o'clock this afternoon. It required five hours longer to make the return from Provincetown. Mass. than was anticipated owing to the heavy fog which prevailed during the early morning hours and practically all day. Oyster Bay was reached during a heavy shower. The rain did not last long and the President and party were put ashore shortly after the Mayflower came to anchor. The torpedo boats Wor- den and Hopkins escorted the Mayf1ower on the return voyage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
GOOD GAME PROMISED.
Pell City and Alabama City Play Here
 Saturday.

The two crack amateur baseball teams of Pell City and Alabama City will meet at West End park in Birmingham next Saturday to play the deciding game for the state championship.
 Each team has won four games and sharp contest is expected when the two teams line up for the final game.
 There is much interest in the outcome and a good crowd is expected from each of the rival towns and large attend ance is expected locally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
NEUTRALITY OF. NORWAY
Many Are fieeded, But Trey Are Not
 Available.

London, August N.-It was learned in diplomatic circles today that one of the principal questions discussed by Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas during their recent meeting at Swinemund was the neutrality or Norway. The subject was thoroughly gone over, and an agree ment was reached under which Germany and Russia undertakes to regard Norway as neutral territory. This is In accord ance with the desires of Great Britain, which has been heartily supporting Nor ways endeavors to secure guarantees in this direction.
 Emperor William also intimated that Germany would not seek to thwart the policy of Russia in carrying out her ac- cord with France and Great Britain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
COMMISSIONER SUSPENDED.
Gov. Hoke Smith Puts New Man In
 His Place.

Atlanta, August Ex-Governor Hoke effect immediately suspending from of flee Railroad Commissioner Joseph NJ Brown and appointed in his place S. G. McLendon. Governor Smiths order sus- bends Commissioner Brown indefinitely and McLendon will serve the remainder of MT. Browns term. which would have expired October IS. The order gives no reason for tho suspension, but cites simply the section of the code which confera on the governor the authority to suspend a commissioner who fails to. meet the demands of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
OdenvilIe GroWInq.

T was much pleased with the write up given Odenville, on the high school proposition" said a citizen of that town at the Hillman last night.
 T have Just returned from Odenville and am much surprised at the energy there manifested. By the way, l un- derstand that Dr. G. c. Brown of that place is soon to have associated with him Dr. R. H. Puckett of Birmingham and that the two are to build an intirm- ary there in health-giving Beaver val ley 1 know of no section of the state where sunshine, scenery and mountain air is more conducive to health than Odenville.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
DENTIST BROKE MANS NECK.
Patient Dies In Hospital After Tooth
 Is Extracted.

Chicago, August a.-George Davis, 3S years of age, died in the county hospital last night of what was diagnosed by the physicians as a broken neck, probably caused by dentists effort to pull tooth.
 Davis came to the hospital one week ago complaining of a pain in his neck He told the physicians at the hospital that he had gone to a dentist to have a tooth extracted. The tooth was dif- feult to extract, and Davis said that the dentist had jerlxed him severely. It l. believed by the physicians that the dentist dislocated portion of the spinal column
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Crop Failures Few.

Whenever I hear a man groan and grumble over the prospect of crop fall ure, l put him down as a veritable pes simist,' said man in the lobby from the country.
 We seldom have crop failures in Ala bama, not withstanding wind rain and long run for the last forty years. The last short crop Alabama suffered was in 1866, and that was really the bad time for it. It was surely the worst year, for the poor people had just passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
REFLECTIONS OF BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Once there was a cook who stayed in one place more than month, but she had n stroke of paralysis
 The one nice thing about giving we'd ding presents Is you hope you won't have to do 1t again to the same people.
 When girl wears open-work silk stock ings it's a sign you will discover it even if she doesn't have to cross mud dy street.
 The most fun about trying to mend the plumbing yourself Is the way every body in the family forgives you for swear in-s ovar it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Tests of Finances.

Chicago, August 21-Strike leaders at the headauarters of the telegraphers' un- ion declared today that the contest had settled down to matter of endurance which. according to one official of the teegraphers union, means a test of finances.
 Both companies today added to the number of men at work and claimed to be making satisfactory progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Mo Guard for Ash Fork.

Washington August A.-Representa- tives of the telegraph companies called upon General Bell chief of the stan at the war department, last evening Tn rela- tion to the attacN upon the non uilion teleeraph operators at the relay point at Ash Fork, Arz, yesterday They de- sired the national government to provide a military guard at that point to pro tect the operators against another attack. General Bell pointed out that under the constitutional limitations he could not respond to any such direct appeal rom the companies. Their recourse Was' he informed them, to apply to the governor of the territory and if he declueo 'iae troons were necessary it would be his duty tc call upon President Roosevelt wno. General Bell said, without doupt' would honor the request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
STEELE IS PROMOTED.
Becomes Assistant General Freight
 Agent of the Seaboard.

F T Steele, commercial agent of the Alabama Great Southern, one of the most popular railroad men of this city, has been promoted to assistant general freight agent of the Seaboard Air Line, effective September l. He succeeds J. G. Cantrell, who goes to St. Louis as western agent. MT Steele gets the promotion entirely on his merits, and his many friends in Br- mingham are glad to note his success. His successor has not yet been chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Making Crossties.

T have just closed a big contract for erossties with a railroad" said Claude Nabers, who has Just opened up lum- Der business In Birmingham.
 T am cutting them in Mississippi. and the present prices of lumber will per init fair profit.
 Most of the ties used in the west are creosoted at cost of 25 cents per tie. The life of a pine tie uncreosoted is about four years; of a creosoted tie about twelve to fourteen years, so one can readily see the economy in the preserga- tive treatment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Mr. Bacon In Tnmn.

Don H. Bacon, after a trip around the world, is cordially welcomed on his re- turn to Birmingham. He is registered at the Hotel Hillman Mr. Bacon was for several years the executive head of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, and Is therefore well known througout the district. He is ruddy and buoyant and has gained in every way from hIs travels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

An Ohio woman purchased his in- amorata a set of false teeth and made such a hit that she eloped with him immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Uncle Sam Is not protesting against the postcard habit when legitimately indulged. He makes money selling stamps and doesn't have to print so many postal cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

The famous old sloop-of-war Sara toga is to go to the scrap-heap. Thus pass away the glories of the past, and in this way no doubt will go in time the big battleships of today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
COOLING HIM OFF.

Be a booster or be a clam!" shouted the enthusiastic citizen.
 oh. be anything but a lobster" re- marked the cynic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

The people at large have concluded to let Wall street have all the panics and semi-panlcs it desires. No one else will interfere or take much inter- est in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

The first Philippine provincial as- sembly is to be opened in high style by special presidential legate. The republic marches on or down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Secretary Taft wants tariff revision in some other year-in 1909 or any later year. Like all republicans he is not Johnny on the-Spot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

A Kentuclian was killed by a train the other day, which was quite change from the usual way of being killed by a neighbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

John D. Rockefeller has never said he aspired to die poor The man who said that is living in Scotland in a castle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
THE HAMFATs REFRAIN.

Tho critics mock his ranting ways In all the roles that he essays, Behold his light of other days
 He played with Booth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
MANSFIELD.

MANSFIELD.
 If the half that we are told be true, Mansfield is in a pitiable condition. The great actor lies a physical and mental wreck in the Adirondacks, mumbling over the lines tha4 made him famous and tortured by heart-rending pain He may never act again. Much has been said and written about the Mansfield temperament-some of 1t true and most of 1t exaggeration. Eccentricity is a concomitant of stupendous mental strain and no man ever worked harder in his profession than Richard Mans field. It was this complete absorp- tion in his art and sleepless devotion to his ideals that brought him to his present state Art is an admirable thing and the art of Mansfield makes amends for all his peculiarities, even tho they were greater than the world has been led to believe. Those who have fallen under the spell of his act ipg-and they are thousands-pay will ing tribute to the mans genius, and there Is not one of them who does not sincerely wish that he may soon be restored to health and. the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Stratford -on- Avon. - Marie Corelli and George Ade were married here at noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

London.-The announcement has been made that Hall Caine will never again permit one of his pictures to be pub lished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

A paragrapher says that Taft is more strenuous than Roosevelt Impossible! His shape forbids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

through the civil war and wer impov- erished. The year 1907 is not going to be a crop failing year. In fact the harvest will be rich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Bertha Krupp's new baby is destined to make big guns even if does not be- come one himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Mr Bryans keynote may be post poned until November. It is to be delivered in Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

got haircut this morning at 9:50 o'clock. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony. all schools being closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Billy Mason is trying to drive Sen ator Hopkins out of the Senate by util- izing the Shoot case and the Mormon peril.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

The Empress Dowager Tsi-An of China has not abdicated and she may conclude to stick to her job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

The junket to the Philippines and around the world is but a preliminary move of a presidential candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Flow does it feel to strike?" asks a contemporary. Much more pleasant than being struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

San Francisco has added bubonic plague to it's long list of recent troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Save the Spot" is the title of an editorial in the Norfolk Virginian- Pilot. With bald man the cry is Cover the Spot'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Secretary Taft Is going away, but he will come back in time to watch the selection of delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

. Over in Georgia the bandwagon and the waterwagon have been consoli- dated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
THE .DREAMER,s CRY.

Oh let me fly from crowded marts, Where clamors never cease, And finger till this soul departs
 In scenes that murmur peace!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

The demise of General Fry of Coxey's army, reminds us that old half fry" will soon be to the fore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Now it is reported that the dirt is flying too fast in Panama. Did you ever hear of anything like that before?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
THE CRAZE TO FLY.

Don't think that person is insane Who would invent an aeroplane. 'Mong many men of bulging brow Iris got to be a habit now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Taft Practically admits that Bryan is to be the democratic nominee in 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Altho his story may be true, Methinks, there are some thousands who Were dubs great Edwin never knew,
 Yet, played with Booth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
THE GAME.

Oh, this life Is but a riddle, very hard
 for us to solve, Filled with many kinds of problems,
 round which little men revolve. Some of us are blessed with money,
 most of us, alas. are broke And existence as we find 1t Is no dream,
 nor yet a joke, When many struggle vainly in the
 valley of regret, Spending heart, and soul and body for
 rewards they never get!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

His troubles now seem hard to bear, Rejection meets him everywhere. And still he struts What does he care
 Who played with Booth?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

China is striving to have a future as well as a past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Paris ate 10000 horses last year, and it was but an average year in that respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
NO GORE WAS SHE'D.

First Barber-I cut a man yesterday. Second Barber-Too bad. First Barber-It was on the street. Second Barber-What, fight? First Barber-No, snub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Korea has also accumulated a new crown prince selected, of course, by Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

A Moor Is a long time in finding out that he is whipped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Somebody Is going to be drowned yet in Wall street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

They are cutting very few melons at present in Wall street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
NEVER TO BE.

NEVER TO BE.
 Lincoln, Neb.-William Jennings Bry- an was seen by reporter this morning but refused to talk.
 Washington.-A check for $27 100000, in payment of the fine assessed the Standard oil company at Chicago by Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis has been received by the treasury depart ment.
 Jackson, Miss.-James K. Vardaman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

Miss Ida Tarbell should answer to the pamphlet of the Standard oil.