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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
St. Andrews Day.

This is St. Andrews day The apostle was, like his brother, Simon Peter, a fisherman of Galilee. He is the patron ] saint of Scotland and some legendary stories have it that he visited that part Of the British isles According to accept ed tradition he preached the gospel in Greece and Scythia and suffered maryr- dom in Achaia, no reference in early &C., counts being made to his having been in the land now called Scotland
 The order of St, Andrew, called also The Thistle, has distinguished rank, being in the same class as the Garter and St. Patrick. All royal princes of England are invested with each of the orders mentioned and write after their names the initials K. G. CKnight of the Garter), K. T. tKnight of the Thistle), and K. P. (Knight of St. Patrick) The order of St Andrew, or the Thistle, was founded in the reign of James V of Scotland; was revived by James II of England and was re-estab lished by Queen Anne in 1705 The star or decoration consists of a St. Andrews Cross of silver embroidery, with rayg emanating between the points of the cross in the center of which is a thistle of gold and green On circle which surrounds this thistle is inscribed the motto: Memo me impune laeessit'- literally. No one provokes me with inn punity." This same design with the Thistle motto forms the centval portion of the arn1orial bearings of the Duke of Argyle.
 The Feast of St. Andrew is observed by the liturgical churches and by num- Der of organizations of a semi-reigious character, notably the Episcopal Brother hood of St. Andrew. It is also especially observed by the masonic lodge of St. An drew in Boston and by the commandery of St. Andrew, Knights Templar. in Rich mond. The lodge of St Andrew In Bos- ton is one of the oldest masonic bodies in America and perhaps the wealthiest and most exclusive. It's active membership Is limited to 37 and the fees for the three degree-entered apprentice, fellow craft and master amount to 5000. The three stationed officers of the lodge wear, in addition to regulation Masonic cloth ing knee brooches, silver buckles, three cornered cooked headgear and sword in blue scabbard.
 While the first Sunday of Advent-the beginning of the church year-bears no technical relation to the feast of St. Andrew the popular way to ascertain the Advent season Is simply this: The nearest Sunday to November 30, which is always St. Andrews day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
PRESS POINTS

Florida Times Union: Roosevelt has the presidential bear by the tail and is afraid to turn loose.
 Columbia State: Parents should teach their boys when to say mo- and their girls when to say yes"
 Youngstown Telegram: The man who hoards his money has the everlasting friendship of the cracksman.
 Dallas News: Many people seem to think that religion is a thing they can take I'D or put down at their convenience.
 New York Herald Prof. Percival Lowell has reached Boston with evil dence that Mars is inhabited" Bean pots?
 Houston Post: A St. Louis society is de- batting the question. 'fDo bull frogs laugh?" Only when they are classified by the custom house as poultry.
 Washington Post: James J. Hills latest declaration is that it is time for the whole country to sober down." The pro- hioitionists. it must be admitted, are doing their best to make it sober up.
 Louisville Courier-Journal: A young man who smoked 50 cigarettes day from his 9th year until his 24th is dead By limiting himself to five cigarettes a day the rash boy might have lived 159 years.
 Nashville Banner: Weston, the pedes- trian, says the way to cure the blues is to walk This recipe may not work so we'll with the man who has to walk with the baby in his arms in the wee sma' hours.
 Nashville ,Tennessean: When the Mont gomery Advertiser says that Montgomery is getting nearer heaven every day, we of course understand the pious euphem- ism to mean that it is more like dead one every day. "A sweetly solemn thought indeed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Goodwin On Local Option.

Tyler Goodwin, member of the legis- lature from Montgomery county, who was in Birmingham yesterday, expressed a hope that the people of Jefferson county would come together and by popular agreement let the saloons operate until January 1. 1909. the time when the entire state under the statutory prohibition bill goes dry"
 This would be the generous thing, at any rate" he added. Tt would also pre- vent the infliction of heavy monetary loss on the saloon proprietors who have invested heavily in stock and fixtures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

l.. T. Beecher, secretary and treasurer of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, left for the east last night.
 Jake Wells, owner of the Bijou circuit of theaters, arrived in Birmingham last night from Montgomery. MT. Wells states that business in the several cities in which his theatres are located continues good in spite of the monetary stress.
 Judge Zell Gaston returned home last night after hunting trip on the Louis ville and Nashville line. The large num- Der of birds brought to Birmingham last night by the judge, indicates the success with which he met.
 c. E. Henson, with the Alabama Missis- sippi Round Lap Bale company of Mont gomery was visitor to the city yester- day. Mir Henson was formerly with the Central of Georgia railroad in Birming- ham.
 John w. Wood, travelling passenger agent of the New Orleans and North eastern, with Meridian headquarters. was a visitor to- Birmingham yesterday. George Word, general passenger agent of the Wabash, with Atlanta headquar- ters. was in Birmingham yesterday after noon.
 Capt. George W. Ely. travelling passen- ger agent of the Pacific Southern was in the city yesterday. Captain Ely is one of the oldest travelling railroad men in the state. and perhaps the best knowns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

AN INCIDENT. The curtain falls.
 The play is done And people pass
 Out, one by one. They smile to think
 Of him who sang And quipped until
 The ceiling rang With laughs that came
 Straight from the heart, tribute to
 The testers art. Behind the scenes
 A man bows low His painted face
 In voiceless woe. No laugh is here,
 But only tears The bitter wage
 Of mortal years. A jester-true,
 Yet, now he cries. For one he loved
 In stiffness lies. A Pennsylvania man who ordered his wife to commit suicide is carrying Hove, honor and obey too far LET THEM STAY JUGGED.
 Hurry, hurry,
 Who'll go bail
 For the bankers
 Now in jail?
 Hark, still small
 Voice replies,
 Not so long as
 The swallow fiies!' Speaking of people eating their own words, some of MT. Cleveland's words would make quite meal.
 NONSENSE VERSE. Willie stuck a red hot poker Into Sister Mary's eye; Little knowing that his mother, Watching him, was standing nigh. Angrly his mother shouted, Willie, straightway tell me why You did that?" And Willie answered, q was dotting sisters eye"
 Detroit Free Press. Bobby took the clock to pieces, Every wheel and every spring, As if he were quite determined To investigate the thing. Wrathfully his mother shouted, Come here, Bobby Tell me quick, Why you did that?" Bobby answered, T was looking for the tick" Chicago women have started a crusade against giving Christmas presents. That
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.
Business Man Sues Naval Officer For
 $10,00o Damages.

Pensacola, Fla, November 29.-In the suit for $10,0o0 damages against Admiral D. M. Berry. now commandant of the Norfolk navy yard, brought by B. w.. Seely for being elected from the naval reservation near here, the court rendered a decision in favor of the defendant Seely did business in the town of War rington, whose citizens are subject to the regulations of the commandant of the yard The court held that Seely violated the rules of the admiral when the latter was commandant at the Pensacola yard. and that the admiral had power to evict any person from the reservation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
No Iaint On His Money.

New York. November 29.-John D.. Archibold vice president of the Stand ard oil company. declared tonight in speech at the annual dinner of the New York Alumni association of Syra cuse university that if he had thought there was any taint on bis money he never would have offered dollar to Syracuse university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Final sailino Orders.

Washington, November 29.-Final sailing orders for the trip of torpedo boat destroyersg to the Pacific coast were issued at the navy department today. The destroyers. which are to stop al a greater number of ports than the battleships soon to follow them, will leave Hampton Roads December ?. The notilla Is in command of Lieut.. H. l. Cone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Action Is Deferred.

Savannah, November 29.-Announce- ment was made today that the Naval Stores company has deferred with drawing of buying agencies from Jack sonville. Fla. pending conference with bankers of that city. It had been announced that beginning December 1, all buying would cease at this point and at Savannah because of an all legged lack of additional banking facil- ities at Jack sonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Passenger Traffic.

Railroad travel from a Birmingham point of view is very brisk" said an at tache of the union ticket office at the Terminal station. Receipts have kept up well this month. This fact is worthy of note because few branches of business serve well as prosperity barometers as passenger traffic. Ticket sales have been as large during the past few weeks as they were this time last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Theatre Owner In City.

Karl Hoblitselle, president of the In- terstate Amusement company, was in Birmingham yesterday to look after the interests of the Majestic theatre, which is operated by his company. ''The scrip in use here Is as good as money" said he, and we are accepting it without question. We have been having some financial difficulties in Chicago but they are abating rapidly and I look to see an early adjustment" MT. Hoblitzelle leaves tomorrow for Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Taft Travels Under Guard.

Pensa. European Russia, November 29.- The police of Ufa were alarmed last night owing to report that an attempt would be made to blow up the train bearing Secretary Taft aud his party to- wards St. Petersburg. and 50 soldiers were stationed in the corridors and vesti- bules of the cars at Ufa and remained on duty until morning. The train moved slowly and cautiously throughout the night. but no trouble occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press'
 We can all stand any amount of conceit when it's our own.
 The real problem is not the cost Of diving, but the cost of earning it.
 A man can believe he has most any disease unless the doctor tells him so.
 A girl doesn't think of saying she has never kissed before until 1t has happened to her a great many times.
 Even when a woman is ashamed of the kind of husband she has got she would be more ashamed not to have any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
charQe Must Be Made.

Richmond, Va..< November 29.-The supreme court of appeals today decided that a man could not be held by the police as a suspicious character. but that there must be specific charge against him. The case grew out of tn e custom of arresting suspects and de- taining them while working up the cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
TO ANY READER.

By Robert Louis Stevenson.
 As from the house your mother sees You playing round the garden trees' So you may see. if you will look Through the windows of this book. Another child, far, far away, And. in another garden, play But dc not think you can at aii' By knocking on the window, call That child to hear you. He intent Is all on his play-business bent. He does not hear; he will not look. Nor yyt be lured out of this book. For, long ago, the truth to say, He has grown up and gone away, And if is but child of air
 That fingers in the garden thss~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Senator Tillman says President Roosevelt is the biggest grandstand plaver in the United States. You can't blame him for playing to the grand stand as long as the grandstand ap- plauds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
A PARAGRAPHERS' TRUST

respect to the sublime Fairbanks cock tail how long would 1t be before the majority of our brethren would propose to banish allusion to MT Fairbanks in his aspect of frigidity? Surely Mir. Fair banks as a nn"tical proposition would topic for dull, brain
 
 ,n morsel, does not our aHH# ggestion mean the sup
 ame from the columns
 sH ress? The Hobson kiss
 Ha # legated to the shades to the limbo of obliv- itf 85as bellicosity imprisoned aafeofs of silence, the cap 5H#H H##HHH eHf us with endeavoring
 4a faa palf ambition in the small
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 =. lar as he Rockefeller wig is con cerned, it ought to be buried for good. We are against MT. Rockefeller, wig and everything else and his rich indicator ing is appealing to every impulse of ami mostly. The partition of Turkey joke, Henry James English and Caruso's mon- key business are all hoary and ready for the haven of good old jokes that served their day and generation well.
 Of course, it must be understood as condition of our membership in this union that we must not be restrained from performing our duty to our country. A. e must still be allowed to employ our ef- forts so far as possible to uplift such cities as Richmond by calling attention to their grievous faults and pointing them to the majestic example of Heavenly Houston. which in all respects is model for all ambitious AmeTican cites. And in like manner, we must continue to offer Grand Old Texas as the haven for the downtrodden people of other states and, by showing other commonweaths how insignificant they are. encourage them to emulate the example of the only DOT tion of the globe that has attained unto a condition 1approximating that of Para disc itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Bloody Battle Fought.

Lalla, Maghnia, November 29.-An sn- gagement took place todag at Adjeroud- kiss. between French troops and the Beni Nassen tribesmen. The latter, number ing 25OO, at first drove in the French out posts, but they eventually retreated In the face of heavy shell fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The New York Journal of Commerce puts the number of discharged em- ployes at 100000, all innocent victims of wildcat speculation and an inelastic currency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The engine of a passenger train jumped the track at Atlantic City the other day. Everything seems to be festive at Atlantic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
The Art of Singing Coon Songs.

There is an art in singing coon songs that is not easily. acquired said the atre goer. "Of the hundreds of perform CTS now before the public who devote themselves to the exploitation of 'ragtime not one In 10 does more than approximate the pronunciation and infection that characterize genuine negro melody. Miss Blossom, who is play at the Gayety this week, is one of the few exceptions. She sings coon song in an unctuous man ner that invariably wins encores. There is a trick of the voice hard to catch in making a success of coon shouting, but Miss Blossom has great ability in this respect. She gets all the humor and pose and gesture that the song permits and she enunciates her words distinctly. Miss Blossoms personality also helps great deal. She is a decided favorlte."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Those who have been hoarding their money can gain forgiveness, and no questions asked, by investing the money at once in Christmas presents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Wholesale Hanging.

Odessa November 2S.--Since Monday of thi.l week. lS terrorists have been hanged here. The swift justice which is being meted out by the field court martial is having effect upon the disorderly element and is encouraging the police to moro fearless performance of their duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

A farmer in Missouri has buried five wives side by side. They make a fine exhibit, and no doubt piece of his heart was buried with each one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The Thaw trial cannot be brought on because the people of New York are giving their undivided attention to the Howard Gould affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

MT. Bryan has been called "democ- racy's chieftain." There are times when he seems to be leading a band of Indians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

We have often wondered if singer named Smith or Jones could get as much salary as some of those with a twist to their names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The last throne filled by the Bra ganza family is tottering and the fam fly may soon go out of the king busi- ness. Keep your eye on Portugal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Hogs are now lower than they nave been in eight years, but pork chops will still command the old price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Gary. Ind, has only 12,0OO popula- tion because it has annexed none or its suburbs, including Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The "brain storm" didn't stand ghost of a show against toxic insan- ity" and it took back seat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Two distinguished persons will ar rive next month-Santa Claus and Will liam Howard Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The coin the President Tipped up in the South Dakota incident did not have the motto on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Two locomotives, it is said could pass in any one of the Mauretania's four tunnels. However. they won't do 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

movement will be as popular as the bu- bonic plague
 Uppity Upton Sinclair is now planning a Utopia on wheels. We greatly fear that the wheels are in Uptons head. It is said that American game is scare However. poker is still found in some parts of the country.
 There are few blind telephone girls but so far none who are deaf and dumb A contemporary publishes remarks en- titled "The Origin of Profanity" It prob ably originated when Adam "cussed his luck" just outside the main entrance to the Garden of Eden.
 A CELEBRATED VILLAGE. Milwaukee is a famous town 'Tis noted for it's beer. And Pittsburg has a wide renown For wickedness, we hear. New York still sings of old Broadway And Bostons learned, but The grandest city known today Is Terry Hut" Let breezy bards sing roundelays Of towns known far and wide, Such fulsome eulogy neer pays Iris but the fruit of pride Perhaps you've never seen the place, But get this in your nut, The seat of knowledge and of grace Is Terry Hut" How can we picture all the worths Of that seductive spot? The very garden of the earth, Where worldly cares are not. No honor Is too great to pay, No praise can ever glut The grandest city known today Is Terry Hut
 To provide a musical accompaniment for shuffling off this mortal coil is a happy thought but why any one should pick out photograph for such office is more than we can see.
 THE AFTERMATH.
 Oh, prithee, friends,
 Don't think 1t rash
 If we predict
 A week of hash
 "A woman never sees her husband at his best unless she surprises him." says the Cuero, Tex, Star. It all depends on what he is doing when she surprises him. The Emperor of Austria holds an audi ence twice week, which is more than some preachers can do.
 The wages of sin are always promptly paid. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Alabama will soon be vast menag erie of blind tigers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The rift in the clouds is about to get the upper hand of all sorts or new fangled currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Sir William Crookes wins knight hood and 6 Nobel prize at one nitro genous whack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The women of Chicago are not eoing round saying they saw Weston come in 40 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Prophets of an early and severe win ter begin to wish they had another guess coming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

"Got your turkey?" queries the Bos- ton Globe. Yep; inside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Walker Weston rides on the water wagon when he is not doing long-dis- tance stunts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Speaker Cannon is hoping the panic will cause currency legislation to crowd out legislation against the sacred tarin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

It is not easy to upset King Carlos of Portugal, because he weighs 300 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The art of 6sing slang judiciously Is hard to acquire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

That motto would be misfit on the wild-eyed new gold pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Christmas should be enjoyable, for the Thaw trial goes over to another year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

The water wagon is wearing deep ruts all across the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

It is still a clear guess as to what the President will put in his message.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

What we need Is low prices for necessities as well as for stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Edward Payson Weston did his stunt in a walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

There are a few blind telephone girls. but so far none who are deaf and dumb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

A contemporary publishes remarks en- titled '"rhe Origin of Profanity" It prob ably originated when Adam "cussed his luck just outside the main entrance to the Garden of Eden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Speaker Cannon is hoping the panic will cause currency legislation to crowd out legislation against the sacred tarin Hogs are now lower than they nave been. in eight years, but pork chops will still command the old price.
 --s.--- Gary. Ind, has only 12,000 popnla- ton because it has annexed none of its suburbs. including Chicago. The "brain storm" didn't stand ghost of show against toxic insan- ity" and it took back seat.
 --------.----.-------------. The coin the President Tipped up in the South Dakota incident did not have the motto on it. Two distinguished persons will ar rive next month-Santa Claus and Will liam Howard Taft.
 ----s.------- The rift in the clouds is about to get the upper hand of all sorts of new Tangled currency.
 Sir William Crookes wins knight hood and & Nobel prize at one nitro genous whack.
 ----s.----------- Prophets of an early and severe win ter begin to wish they had another guess coming.
  The women of Chicago are not eoing round saying they saw Weston come in 40 years.
  Walker Weston rides on the water wagon when he is not doing long-dis- tance stunts.
 It is not easy to upset King Carlos of Portugal, because he weighs 300 pounds.
 Christmas should be enjoyable, for the Thaw trial goes over to another year.
 It is still a clear guess as to what the President will put in his message.
  What we need Is low prices for necessities as well as for stocks.
  The water wagon is wearing deep ruts all across the country.
 e-e------- That motto would be a misfit on the wild-eyed new gold pieces. "Got your turkey?" queries the Bos- ton Globe. Yep; inside. Alabama will soon be vast menag- erie of blind tigers.
 
 The art of 6sing slang judiciously Is hard to acquire.
 Edward Payson Weston did his stunt in a walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

It is said that American game is scare However. poker is still found in some parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Dallas News Many people seem to think that religion is thing they can take up or put down at their convenience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

bonic plague.
 Uppity Upton Sinclair is now planning a Utopia on wheels. We greatly fear that the wheels are in Upton's head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Youngstown Telegram: The man who hoards his money has the everlasting friendship of the cracksman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Florida Times-Union: Roosevelt has the presidential bear by the tail and is afraid to turn loose.