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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-10-10
For Sale.

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-10-10
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS

Republican mass meetings will be held
at the places and on the dates following,
which all are urged to attend and hear
the issues of the campaign discussed by
able speakers
WHITE CHURCH,
Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 pm.
KITZMILLERVILLE,
Thursday, October, II, 7:30 pm.
BLOOMINGTON,
Friday, October Is, 7:30 pm.
DEER PARK,
Saturday, October 10, 7::30 pm.
The following speakers will address
the meetings
J. c. Renninger, Lawrence F.
Green, J, S. Myers, N. S. Hem
del, F, A. Thayer, Hon. George
C. Cameron, of Baltimore, Hon.
w. McCulloh Brown.
A. G. STURGISS,
A. F. GEORGE,
H. J. SPEICHER,
Committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
cHlNA'S OPIUM SMOKERS.
Over 15o,000,oo0 of Her Inhabitants
 Are Victims of the Drug.

Samuel Merwin in Success Magazine.
 'The cultivation of the poppy" so runs the translation, lis the greatest iniquity in agriculture, and the provinces of Szechuen, Shensi, Kansu. Yunnan, Kweichow, Shansi and Kanghuai abound in this product, which, in fact is found everywhere. Now that it is decided to abandon opium smoking within 10 years, the limiting of this cultivation should be taken as fundamental step |. opium has been in use so long by the people that nearly three-tenths to four- tenths of them are smokers" i.
 "Three-tenths to four-tenths es- innate seemed rather wild. From 100000, GOO to 150000,000 opium smokers in China means three or four times the population of Great Britain, a good many more than the population of the United Statesl After all, I thought statistics are meaning less to the Oriental mind but my eye fell on cerain quotations, already familiar in my notebook. I read this from Mir Hoise, the commercial attache to the British legation at Picking, an experienced traveller and observer. He is reporting on conditions in Szechuen province.
 q am we'll within the mark when I say that in the cities 50 per cent of sthe males and 20 per cent of the females smoke opium, and that in the country the percentage is not less than 2o for men and for women.' There are about 5,000000 people in SZechuen province, and they not only raise and consume an ap- paling quantity of opium, they also send about 2O,0O0 tons down the Yangtse river every year for use in other provinces. I was later to hear from other observers that about all of the richest soil in i,zechuen is given over to poppy cultiva- ton, and that the laboring classes show noticeable decline of late in physique and capacity for work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
What Socialism Promises.

William Hard in The Reader for Sep
 tember.
 To begin with, nobody need fear that he will have to eat his dinner at the same table with all the other people in his ward So far as the modern socialist party is concerned, the individual family may continue to enjoy the possession and the use of it's own private individual din- ing table to the end of time. Modern socialism is not Utopian communism Modern socialism proposes that we shall produce in common. It does not propose that we shall consume in common.
 The socialist party, then, has no designs upon the family dining room, or upon the family piano. The cooperative common wealth would no more interfere with the way in which its members might choose to dissipate their incomes than the post office department now interferes with the methods employed for that same purpose by it's clerks. At present the postoffice clerks saves up his income for about three weeks, buys some furniture, marries nice girl, rents a flat, moves into that flat and shuts the door on the rest of the world. So far as the socialist party is Concerned, the clerk who is em- ployed in the oil department of the CO., operative commonwealth may adopt the same policy without let or hindrance.
 In education, in religion, in marriage, in the distribution of private incomes, the socialist party advocates no noticeable deviations from present policies. The so- cialist party is concerned only with poli- tics and with economics, with the dem ocratic phases of politics and with the productive phases of economies. It con- fesses that 1t is not interested in the way in which people shall spend their Incomes. Ton may spend your income as you please, but in earning your income. In doing your daily work, you will be an object of concern to the cooperative commonwealth.
 It can not be too clearly understood that the socialist party says absolutely nothing about the way Tn which a man shall consume the product of his toll. He may throw it into the sea. He may spend it on the ladies of the theatre. He may devote it to a private kitchen, a private wife and set of private chil- dren, just exactly as at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
EUFAULA BAPTlSTS
 MEET AT CLAYTON
INTERESTING SESSIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION HELD-SEVERAL QUESTIONS OF IMPORTANCE ARE FULLY DISCUSSED.

Eufaula, October .-(Speeial.) )-The Eufaula Baptist association convened Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock at the Baptist church at Clayton with aa large representation, among whom were the Rev. NJ. M. Wharton, trustee of Howard college c. L. Conner. moderator, and Miss Callie Conric of this city. The Rev. MT. Haygood delivered the introductory sermon, which was most able and elo- quent one after which routine matters were taken up. The subject of missions claimed great attention and Mrs. Hamll- ton of Birmingham, representative of the Missionary union, made an excellent ad- dress on the subject at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon.
 Dr. Wharton spoke on missions Thurs day and his address was a masterly one.
 large collection was taken for the orphans at Evergreen. pr. Wharton, trustee for Howard college, was instru- mental in securing subscriptions amount ing to s200 for that institution and made an eloquent talk in its behalf.
 The Alabama Baptist was represented by the field editor. MT. Glass. ands number of subscriptions were secured. Last night was given over to the discus sion of temperance measures. when the Rev. J. E. Cumbie and tke Rev. c. White spoke eloquently on the subject.
 The assembly was one of the most inter- esting and harmonious In years and scems to have inbued every delegate with rel newcd interest and enthusiasm
 G. L. Conner of this city was again elected moderator and J. T. Watkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
Free, Quart of Bottled-in-Bond
 Whiskcy

Without a doubt what is by long odds the most generous and far reaching whisky offer ever made by a reliable concern is that of the Kellerstrass Distil- ling company of St. Louis. This firm is today recognized as being the largest mail order whisky concern in the world, and the "Kellerstrass Private Stock en- joys national reputation for it's purity, mellowness and flavor. As will be seen in their offer as it appears in this issue, they agree to ship four full quarts of this famous whisky to any address for only $3.15 and as a special inducement they announce that they will enclose with the shipment, without extra cost. a full quart bottle of the finest bottled-ln- bond whisky obtainable. Those who desire to avail themselves of this remarkable offer should act promptly and order from this reliable firm at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
Charcoal Kills
 Bad Breath.
Bad odor of Indigestion, Smoking, Drinking or Eating Can Be In-
 stanty Stopped.
Sample Package Mailed Free.

Other people notice your bad breath where you would not notice It at all. It is nauseating to other people to stand before them and while you are talking, give them a whiff or two ef your bad breath It usually comes rom food Ter menting on your stomach. Sometimes you have it in the morning-that awful sour, bilious, bad breath. You can stop that at once by swallowing one or two Stuart Charcoal Lozenges, the most powerful ras and odor absorbers ever prepared
 Sometimes your meals will reveal them- selves in your breath to those who talk with you. You've had onions,' or .Youve been eating cabbage" and all of a sudden you belch in the face of your friend. Charcoal is a wonderful absorber of odors, as every one knows. That Is why Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are so quick to stop all gases and odors of odorous foods, or gas from indigestion.
 Don't use breath perfumes. They never conceal the odor, and never absorb the gas that causes the odor. Besides, the very fact of using them reveals the reason for their use. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges in the first place stop for good all sour brash and belching of gas, and make your breath pure, fresh and sweet. just after you've eaten. Then no one will turn his face away from you when you breathe or talk; your breath will be pure and fresh and besides your food will taste so much better to you at your next meal. Just try 1t.
 Charcoal does other wonderful things, too It carries away from your stomach and intestnes all the impurities there massed together and which causes the bad breath. Charcoal is a purifier as well as an ahsorber.
 Charcoal is now by far the best, most easy and mild laxative known. A whole boxful will do no harm; in fact the more you take the better. Stuart's Char coal Lozenges are made of pure willow charcoal and mixed with just a faint flavor of honey to make them palatable for you, but not too sweet. You just chew them like candy. They are abso- lutely harmless.
 Get a new, pure, sweet breath, freshen your stomach for your next meal, and keep the intestines in good working order. These two things are the secret of good health and hong life. You can get all the charcoal necessary to do these won derful but simple things by getting Stu arts Charcoal Lozenges We want you to test these little wonder workers your- self before you buy them. So send us your full name and address for free Then after you have tried the sample, and been convinced, go to your druggist and get a 25c box of them. You'll feel better all over, more comfortable, and 'c1eaner' inside.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27

out the necessity of wholesale assaults upon the entire business structure of the country
 Secretary Cortelyou comes in for much deserved praise. He has proved himself to be a cool level-headed man, who is quite equal to the occasion. His friends have known this all the time, but it took q crisis to establish the fact to the satisfaction of the financial com- munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
News of MontevaIIo.

Montevallo. October 6.-(Special) )-Mr and Mrs. Perry who have been in Monte vallo for several months, have gone to Kentucky. where Mir Perry will continue his work for the United States geological survey
 Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer and little Miss Lula are visiting their old friends jn Tus- caoosa
 Invitations have been received In Mon teVallo to the marriage in Franklin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
Tenn, next week of Miss Virginia FItts

Tenn. next week of Miss Virginia Fits
 .. ...cy 4ldncIs Ndrlleld. MISS Fitts Is a cousin of Mrs. Martha Hol- brook and Miss Electa Storrs and the sister of Miss Sophia Fitts, so long a popular teacher in the Alabama Girls Industrial school.
 Miss Hattie Halfman has gone to her homo in Montgomery to spend a few days.
 Miss Irma Ellis after spending the summer in south Alabama, has returned to Montevallo, where she will be the guest of Mrs. D. L. Wilkinson during the winter
 Miss Sallie Faucher. who is taking q special course at the Judson college. has been at home for a few days.
 Miss Ella May Gardner has returned from several days visit to her home in Centreville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
In a Flat.

From the Baltimore American. The young husband surveyed their new but limited domicile with a dubi- GUS expression.
 "Somehow" he remarked, "the old song appears to be a misfit here.'' What ofd song, dear?' she asked. Home, Suite Home,'" he replied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27

clerk Clio was chosen as the next place of meeting. All whose pleasure 1t was to attend arc loud in their praises of the hospitality extended them by the good citizens of Clayton and of greatly enjoying their visit to Barbours capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27
His Proper Place.

From the Philadelphia Press
 While I was in the town" said the bore, q heard there was a great insane asylum there, so l went to-"
 What. voluntarly?" interrupted the weary listener
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-27

Chris's Cafe, new quick lunch place, open today at New Terminal Station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16

gree Of certainty, that the powder was ig-
nited by a spark the question will arise
whether the present practice Of leaving
ventilators open to the possible ingress OF
cinders measures up to the standard OF
good naval methods.
Such an explosion may of course have
resulted from the spontaneous ignition OF
the powder in which case the blame must
rest upon the manufacturer, whose product
should be immune from a happening OF
this character. The possibility is weak
ened by the fact that the explosion occur
red while the powder was in the turret ana
at the moment of Insertion in the gun. The
chances of combustion from internal causes
at that exact instant would seem to be
very slight indeed. If disturbance would
develop latent heat it would seem proba-
bic that the combustion would have taken
place before the bag had reached the tur-
ret. However. scientific testimony on this
point is necessary before a conclusion Is
reached. The news reports mention the
appearance of a back spot on the pow
der bag just as the seaman was about to
place it in the breech. This would suggest
that the heat reached the powder from the
outside and not internal.
The navy has suffered severely from tur-
ret explosions within few years. In Feb
ruary, 1902. a gun burst on the kearsarge
and killed five men; in January. 1903,
powder charge exploded on the Massachu-
sets and killed nine enlisted men; in April.
1903 a twelve-inch gun on the Iowa ex-
ploded. killing three enlisted men and
wounding five; in April, 1904, back-blast
following shot occurred on the Missouri,
igniting a fresh charge and causing the
death of five officers and twenty-eight en-
listed men, and injuring five men: In April.
1905, a turret explosion resulted in the
death of six and the wounding of three en-
listed men. Thus, including yesterdays
disaster, In five and half years the navy
has lost sixty-four men and twenty-six have
suffered injuries in consequence of various
disasters of a practically similar character.
a record which suggests that the present
methods of turret work in practice are lar
from safe or satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Another Turret Fxnlos;o,

me American navy suffers again in time
OF peace from disaster as deplorahle ne u
appears 10 have been Unnecessary EJgh,
men are dead and thirteen others ara 60
Nerely injured as a result of an exnlosion
OF powder in one of the turrets during tho
target practice. Until the official invest
CATION has been concluded il is impossihla
TO regard the cause known. Even then
1t may remain a mystery. But meanwhile
the suspicion is entertained that a spark
from the ships stack went down the venti-
lator and lighting upon the bag OF powder
which a sailor about to insert in the
breach OF the gun ignited it and thus
caused the explosion. The fact that the
powder was fired at the very moment of
being placed home suggests that there
must have been either carelessness in
handling it or some accidental application
OF hre The theory that a spark was
drawn into the turret from the stack is en-
t!rely reasonable. 1t may be tested later
by the known facts. relative to the direc-
ton of the wind, the drift of the ships
smoke, etc. II it is proved, to a fair de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Keeping the Public in Suspense.

From the baltimore Sun.
The public is being kept in suspense by
the telegraph companies and their opera
tors 1t was announced recently that Com
missioner of Labor Neill had arranged a
settlement in New York between the COM
panies and their union operators. The an
nouncement was accepted as official and
conclusive. but very soon after this report
ed adjustment there was strike of opera
tors in San Francisco. and since that time
the situation has not been encouraging.
This uncertainty ought not to continue. The
business world is kept in state of anxiety
and the general public is also disturbed at
the possibility of a strike. The telegraph
companies and their employees ought to set
tie their differences at once. They are I'M
der obligations to the public to prevent the
decentralization of the telegraph service.
There is a strong objection on the part Of
conservative men to the extension of the
principle of federal ownership of public util-
tiles 1t is possible however. that even
those who antagonize government owner
ship would feel less hostile to it. as far
as telegraph lines concerned if the
business of the country and the conven-
ience of the public should suffer by reason
of the refusal of telegraph companies and
their operators to adjust their differences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
English Campaign Fund Scandals.

If the idea that there has been corrup-
ton in the matter of distributing knight
hoods and other honors has obtained lodg-
meut in the minds of the English people
no efforts on the part of the present min
istry or the members Of its predecessor will
avail to prevent a complete inquiry. Once
let this thought gain currency and it might
as well be brought to issue and resolved
into fact. Yesterday in the house of COM
mons an effort was made by Lord Robert
Cecil to bring before the bar of the house
in order to give evidence on this point 6
member who is also a journalist and who
appears 10 be chiefly responsible for the cir
Cuation of the statements that heavy con-
tributors to party campaign funds have
been signally honOred by the crown. in rec
ognition of their lberality. This endeayor
was thwarted however by a motion in
troduCed by the premier and supported by
Mr.. Balfour, who preceded him in office
This is poor policy. 1t serves only to whet
the public curiosity and to give rise to the
suspicion. in minds previously unaffected
that there must be fire to account for the
smoke. a motion for the appointment of a
select committee to investigate the charges
has been entered. 1t puts the case In its
plainest terms. The committee is to Gin
quire whether the late and present admin
lstratIons entered into any corrupt agree
ment with any persons to recommend such
persons TO the king for the purpose of their
being created peers, baronets. or knights. in
consideration of their paying certain sums
of money for such honors"
a second side-stepping of the matter will
leave it in bad shape 1t is not party
question. Both the unionist and the lib.
eral ministries are involved in the accusa-
al
been attributed to whatever party or group
of parties CHANGED to be in power. The uues-
tion at once arises whether England is to
have series of scandals which will strong
ly remind the American people of some of
their own occasional troubles with cam
paign funds and perquisities If 80. the cry
for cashless campaign is likely to swell
in volume over there. as it has risen here
to the proportions of a national chorus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Spies and the Imagination.

The Japanese spy uncovered at San Fran
cisco proves to be full brother of the spy
uncovered in the navy yard here That Is
TO say. both are men of air. Creatures OF
the imagination. assigned to duty in mid
summer. they have sketched and strutted
their brief hour. and are now no more. The
cock crow of public inquiry sent them hur-
ryng back into the shadows whence they
came.
We have all enjoyed the stage newspaper
reporter. built rs he is on the broad lines of
impudence and industry. His note book is
always in hand. and his pencil sharpened
and ready to go off at moments notice.
He leaves nothing to memory, but records
everything upon the instant. You can tell
him as far as you can see him. A person
wishing to avoid him would have no trouble.
His tools and his swa ggcr, full in evidence.
proclaim at a thousand yards. He is dear
to the theatrical public, but would find it
difficult TO do business in real life.
So with this stock Japanese spy. He is
built on lines positively comicaI He has
his note book in hand, and his pencil is
busy. He leaves nothing to memory.
Everything must upon the instant go on
paper. Instead of proceeding as an ordi-
nary traveller and sightseer, recording things
ITSl WIN tHe eye ana subsequently III Iii-
vaCy with his pencil, he takes everybody
into his confidence by making his sketches
and notes in public, and advertising hims If
as "A man with special mission. He hunts
for trouble. and calls the authorities for his
own arrest with brass band.
A little reflection is sufficient to show
how ridiculous this whole pother is Our
gates are open to everybody. Visitors.
aliens and natives alike, go everywhere.
Our public documents are miracles of frank
ness We have some secrets about public
affairs. but when consider our voluntary
exposures 1t must be admitted that they
cannot be many We really leave small ex-
cuse for the sending of spies to this coun-
Try for any purpose.
So far as the japanese are concerned we
should acCrrdit them with a liberal supply
of gumption. Their methods are not crude,
nor are their agents blunderers. That they
would send to America for purposes of spy
ing men so stupid to go about sketching
and Matchmaking in public on army and
navy reservations and thereby inviting ar
rest and exposure is preposterous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Freedmea's Hospital Exposed to Fire.

Last nights fire, which cleaned out
number of rookeries and damaged some
more substantial build ngs in the vicinity of
the Freedmen's Hospital, brings strongly
to mind the grave danger of permitting
that institution to continue to occupy its
present highly inflammable structure. The
buildings are mostly old and are exposed to
destruction by fire. wooden hospital
building in this day of better construction
Is an anomaly which should not be allowed
to exist longer than is necessary for the
erection of the fire-proof substitute. for
which provision was made by Congress
last winter. Had the flames not been
checked when they were by the vigorous
efforts of the fire department 1t is possible
that this morning Washington would have
been confronted with a disaster of appal-
ling magnitude. The bare possibility of the
ignition of the hospital building, crowded