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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
May Be Eiaht Under Ruins.

New York, June 25.-A four-story building at the corner of Lafayette and Walker streets collapsed early this morning. The police announced that eight people. members of two Italian families who lived in the building, are
 in the ruins. It has not been ascer. tainee whether they are alive or dead. Four persons are known positively to be in the building. They are two ln- fants. whose bodies can be seen, and a man. whose body is known to be in the debris. An infant, still alive, has been located in the ruins. Four mem- bers of the Taschino family, father and three young children, are thought to be dead in the ruins. Only one dead body. that of man, has been recov- cred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
CIemenceau's Victory

The chamber of deputies, by about 100 majority, sustained the premier, giving h.m a free hand in dealing with the rebellious vineyardists. and he acted with decision. He had to deal with situation almost as grave as that of the commune, and the third republic, which had survived Boulan- gerism and the Dreyfus case, still lives. It has been sorely beset at times in the thirty-five years of its existence, but it has come out of all its troubles with renewed strength.
 The surrender of Marceline Albert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Banana Feeling Traps.

Look at that great big young fellow fall" said an observer at the intersection of Twentieth street and Second avenue yesterday, and he did fall heavily as he stepped upon a banana peeling, as he was rushing across the avenue to avoid a coming street car. Suppose he had broken limb?" said by-stander. "Then the city might have been subject to a damage suit and 1t seems to me that a campaign should be made by the police force against the thoughtless or careless banana eaters who are in the habit of throwing fruit peelings on the streets and sidewalks. It Is in violation. of law and if some fines are not assessed against them there will certainly arise damage suits against innocent taxpayers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
The Question of Hydrophobia.

There Is no such thing as hydrophobla. Dr. Gallinger, the senator from New Hampshire, says that the supposed cases are nothing except the manifestations of extreme nervous tension." said one man yesterday.
 "I know there is such a thing as hy- drophobia, for I have seen more than one animal afflicted with it' said an- other.
 Dr. B. l.. Wyman, when asked about it said: "Yes, there Is such a disease recognized by the highest medical author- ities. It is a specific poison and may be transmitted from one animal to another or to a man. I was called to see case in North Birmingham a few months ago. in consultation with another doctor A doctor in Jefferson county died with it few years ago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Tax on EoreiQn Loans

The legislature has but thirteen days to work in, but it will, let us hope' ma time to repeal the tax on foreign loans' If hard times shall come, as they perl odically do. Alabama would feel them in greater degree if for almost four years she is to be deprived of the ad- vantages of outside capital.
 Outside capital, we may be sure' when it sees a disposition here to tax if will not force itself in. The tax IS prima facie evidence of hostility. The states, forty-two in number, that do not tax foreign loans may be said to invite foreign o~pital to come in; the three etates that do tax such loans may be said to prefer the opposite. This may not have been the intention Of those who voted for the new law, but II IS tne way the new law is construed by investors. It will continue to be con strued in that way until it is repealed.
 The Age-Herald urges each senator and representative to do what is best for the state regardless of directions, programmes or cliques. Consult con stituents and see if they desire re- tention of law that is keeping capital out of the state. Those who desire to see Alabama's remarkable resources fully developed will be found to be against the new law to man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
PROMPT NO MORE THE FoLLIEs
 YOU DECRY.

By Samuel Johnson. Hard is his lot that here by Fortune
 plac'd, Must watch the wild vicissitudes of taste; With every meteor of caprice must play And chase the rew-bown bubbles of the
 day. An! let not Censure term our fate our
 choice, The stage but echoes back the public
 voice; The dramas laws. the dramas patrons
 give, For we that live to please, must please
 to live. Then prompt no more the follies you
 decry, As tyrants doom their tools of guilt to
 die; Iris yours. this night, to bid the reign
 commence Of rescued Nature and reviving Sense; To chase the charms of sound, the pomp
 of show, For useful mirth and salntary woe: Bid scenic Virtue form the rising age, And Truth diffuse her radiance from the
 stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Busy Birminaham.

"One feature of Birmingham by which this city Is peculiarly fortunate and un- like other southern cities is the fact that your merchants seem to have no dull sea- son of the year" remarked a comme-- cial traveller. This is accounted for, suppose, by the fact that this community does not depend solely upon agriculture. Being a manufacturing city and in con- stant building motion, it pays cash as it goes, and I find money as plentiful here in midsummer as it is in mid winter and your merchants always busy and cheerful.
 "Thls makes 1t refreshing to the drum- mers to fill appointments in Birmingham. after taking a summer tour through most of the south. Chattanooga, with her many small industries, comes next to Birmingham in this respect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
ANDREW JAcksoN's BIRTHPLACE.

From the Waxhaw (N. co Enterprise
 The statement frequently appearing in the papers to the effect that Andrew Jackson's birthplace is several miles from the South Carolina line Is erroneous, as everyone in this community knows The site of the. George McCamie old cabin. where Jackson was born and where the marker, erected by the Mecklenburg Chapter, Daughters of the American Rev olution, now stands Is only about 400 yards from the state line, and on tho North Carolina side. Jackson's parents lived several miles from the line until just short while before his birth. When his father. Andrew Jackson, Sr.. died at their North Carolina home, his mother a few days later started to her relatives in South Carolina. On her way she stopped to spend the night with her sister, Mrs George McCamie, whose home was 400 yards from the state line on the North Carolina side, and Andrew Jackson, Jr
 who later became the hero of New Dr. leans and the seventh President of the United States, was born that night in the George McCamie cabin. About three weeks later Mrs Jackson was able to re- sume her journey to the home of other relatives in South Carolina, where An
 drew Jackson spent his early boyhood days. The fact that he spent his h. fancy and early childhood in South Car olina gave rise to the impression that he was born in that state. These are the simple facts here in the case as they have long been established beyond ques- tion right here in the community where Andrew Jackson first saw the light of day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The inclusion of shortleaf pine in the figures of longleaf pine in 1905 renders it somewhat difficult to say what the situation is. We may be holding our own in pine production, but in hardwoods we are losing ground yearly We are surely losing noble trees which cannot be replaced.
 Only preliminary reports have been published by the census bureau, and when the full report is given to the public we will no doubt be able to see just where we do stand so far as vel low pine production is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
President siqns Dominican Treaty.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, June 24.-President Roosevelt today signed the Dominican treaty. The convention which regulates custom matters between the United States and Santo Domingo was negotiated Feb ruary last by the plenipotentiaries of the two countries and has since been approved by the United States Senate and the legis- lative body of San Domingo. The sigma ture of the President today is understood to be the last step to make the conven- ton operative. The treaty was received from Washington today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
1t Was Seneca.

A travelling man tells this story:
 ''The train was approaching Seneca sta- tion in South Carolina. A young woman passenger from rural district said to the conductor: Captain, let me know when you get to Seneca Very we'll replied the polite conductor. Seneca was soon reached and the conductor forgot the young woman and pulled away from Seneca. His attention was quickly called to the oversight, and, thinking the young passenger wished to get off there, sig nailed his engineer to run back. He did so, and the lady was asked if she desired to get off. No, sir she said, but dad told me when I got to Seneca to take another pill'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Prom the New York Press.
 The average woman can call a walk areuni the block foreign tour.
 man can make a lot of money by getting other people to do it for him.
 Complimenting girl on how pretty she is is the best policy, especially if she ism
 An unhappy marriage is like climbing through a barb-wire fence without get ting through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
ss,ooo,ooo Brewery Combine.

St. Louis, June 24.-A meeting is being held this afternoon behind closed doors in the office of Attorney E. c. Crow, for mer state attorney general, attended by representatives of a number of breweries. The purpose of the meeting can only be conjectured, pending a statement, but a well defined rumor is current that a SS,- 100000 brewery combination is being ef- fected. James S. Bradley of Toledo is here, and it Is stated that he is a nov ing factor in forming the consolidation of nine independent breMeries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
The Smiling Hen.

Three weeks had passed by and the lit- tie chicks came forth from the shells The mother hen had performed full serv- ice and was clueking in a proud way. A little Birmingham tot of a girl went to the nest to observe. Rushing into the house, she said to her mammal
 Mamma. the little chicks have come and I wish you could see the mother hen smile upon her babies. She's so proud of them'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Presbyterian Evangelist III.

Warsaw, Ind. July 24.-'nhe Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, the Presbyterian evan- gelist is seriously i'll in a room adjoining that of his wife, who is lying at the point of death from blood poisoning, fol- lowing surgical operation. Friends fear that the shock of Mrs. Chapmans s death may result in the death of her husband, who Is afflicted with heart trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Presidents Appointments.

Oyster Bay, June 24.-President Roose- welt today appointed Michael E. Banning, a business man of New York city, a mem be- of ths board of Indian commissioners to succeed Dr. Mauraice Francis Egan who resigned to accept a diplomatic post No emolument is attached to the position, the boards duty being to direct philan- thropic work among the Indians. The President today appointed the following postmaster: Clyde P. Lorrez. Jackson, Ala, and Henry Jones. Silsbee, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Bishop capers' Condition Serious.

Ashevile N. C., June 24.-A special to the Citizen from Cedar Mount. N C., where Bishop Ellison Capers of the Epis- copal diocese of South Carolina is des- perately i'll, says There has been no additional spread of paralysis. While hope of recovery has not been entirely aban- doned, the patients condition is most serious"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Burulars After MilIionaires.

New York. June 24.-Tuxedo Park. the settlement where many of the New York millionares reside. is much agitated over a daring robbery which has occurred with it's exclusive confines. Burglars entered the residence of w. E. Dinsmore, Jr., Sun day morning and stole silver plates valued at s60o0 and two violins valued at s5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Hanna Aqain Married.

Cleveland, June 24.-Dan R. Hanna son of the late Senator M. A. Hanna, was this afternoon married to Mrs. Mary Stu art at the residence of the brides mother on East Eighty-second street, this city. The ceremony was performed by justice of the peace. MT Hanna has been mar ried twice before, a divorce having been obtained by each of his former wives Mrs. Daisy Gordon Hanna, the second wife. was granted divorce last Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Captain Hobson's views upon Jap anese-American war were cabled to Japan, where they were freely dis Cussed, and so was Captain Hobson, who thus becomes an international, instead of a national, figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Striking Cigarmakers Stand Pat.

Havana, June 24-C. G. Valez, rep resenting the striking cigarmakers, notified Governor Magoon today that they had decided to reject the cigar manufacturers proposal to arbitrate and insisted on their original demand that the payment of wages be in Amer ican currency. The prospect of a set tlement is regarded as remote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
No Change Southern Traffic Mansoer

Washington, June 24.-Vice President J. M. Culp of the Southern Railway com pany stated today in answer to an in- quiry that there is no foundation for the published rumor that there would be a change in the offices of traffic manager and general passenger agent of that com- pany on July 1,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Justice to China

The international hold-up in China at the end of the Boxer outbreak was the most shameless in the entire hls- tory of civilization. We publish below the exactions of the nations, all pro fessedly based on losses that had been incurred by missionaries and other natives of the respective countries, as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Lowndes County (Ga.) Dry County.

Valdosta, Ga, June 24-At a special election today this Lowndes) county voted for prohibition by majority of about 500. Women and children sur rounded the polls all day, singing and working for the prohibitionists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Tornadoes Hit Medicine Lodae.

Medicine Lodge, Kas., June 24-Three distinct tornadoes struck Medicine Lodge late last night, destroying twenty-five houses in the northern part of the town Six persons were injured seriously and one is missing So far as known no lives were lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
HURRY ON.

HURRY ON. The way is long we have to go,
 So hurry on. Delay will surely drag you low,
 So hurry on By hurrying chap can shake A lot of troubles off that make His poor heart pain him fit to break, So hurry on.
 An editorial of local interest in a Louis vile newspaper is entitled, Neglected h. ebriates"
 Ponce de Leon (his bones) will shortly leave San Jose, P. R.. for San Juan, P. R. We are informed that Mark Twain Is having a "corking" good time over in England "Uncorking" good times are more festivious.
 HIS OLD TRICK Enter, the end seat hog! Behold, He sits him down and as of old, Will never yield an inch to one Who, coming swiftly on a run, O'ertakes the car, but finds, alas, The end seat hog won't let him pass Lids are heard slamming in all parts of the country.
 woman seeking divorce says her hus- band has been intoxicated ever since he married her. eighteen years ago. Matri- mony effects some men that way. Don't invite trouble after the honey moon," cautions an advertiser. Few peo- pie do. Trouble comes in unasked and makes himself at home.
 THE SNOBS. God save us from the snobs. say we Pinheads who put on dignity And walk in more than proper ways, Yet not so much because it pays, As they would lend example to The ignoble and the lesser who Can never climb the dizzy height Where scorners move and take delight In giving common mortals proof Of what it Is to stand aloof, While showing them how low they be- God save us from the snobs, say we. Mrs. Dan Hanna's divorce was obtained in just five minutes, which doesn't speak well for MT. Dan Hanna.
 An editorial entitled "The Removal of Mr. Fish" reminds us that MT. Fish is being removed from certain lakes and streams hereabouts with gratifying fre- quency.
 The country is streaked with trails of rice.
 That Illinois man who killed himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
CoMER'S DEFINITION.

From the Mobile Register ..
 What does a state primary mean any way?' asks the Bay Mnette Times. It means appoint Bankhead, but do not let him get to be senator. That is what 1t appears to mean with Mr. Conner as de- finer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
River Commission Opens.

St. Louis, June 24.-The Mississippi river commission opened it's June meeting today. Natchez, Miss, asked for a large appropriation to improve the harbor there The meeting vii. continue three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Lowry Bank Absorbs Trust Company

Atlanta, June 94.-By the consummation of deal between the Lowry National bank of Atlanta and the Trust company of Georgia, the former institution will absorb the entire banking business of the Trust company, making it the largest in the state. with a capital of SS00.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Sandy Lands Crop ImprovIno.

'The crops in my section are improving rapidly said Robert J. Lowe who has just returned from his farm in Barbour county.
 The seasons are more favorable, and the sandy lands have responded rapidly The crop is late. but with continued fa- vorable seasons from this time on we will make a fair crop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The Duke D'Abruzzi is banqueted without having the customary penalty of a speech to pay. He cannot kick in English, and no one is yearning for more Dago talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The Almanach de Gotha for 1907 in- dulges in joke. It says the Russian government is a constitutional mon- archy under an autocratic Czar. It should have added that the autocratic Czar is tempered by bombs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

<New York republicans are afflicted with two favorite sons-Hughes and Roosevelt. and it is not easy to say which will win the states big delega- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

We are on the way to shorter days, but not to cooler ones, at least not very soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

San Francisco is about to embark on a trial of good government. It's maiden efforts should not be too keenly criti- cised. Give it a chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

People desiring to realize the dreams of their boyhood can do so by going out to California and taking part in a stagecoach holdup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Why any man on earth would steal a photograph, unless he wanted to smash it with an ax at the first oppor- tunity, is more than we can figure out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

When Wizard Burbank perfects his odorless onion that healthy vegetable will be brought into the fold of re- spectability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

It is reported that Mississippi can didate for office ruined his chances irretrieyably by trying to pay for meal in a farmers house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The Cossacks are the real support of the autocracy and the bureaucracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Senator Beveridge's bride-elect may dream that some day she Is to be mis- tress of the White House and simpli- fled spelling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The adulteration of wines led to civil war in France, and so it is to be stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Colonel Colt is sure of the rubber, but still he gives up the senatorial fight. He is a man who knows public sentiment when he feels it in the air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Premier Stolypin is now working as the understudy of the Czar, who is a weakling shut up in a palace out of sight of his capital city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The court injunction is ready to spring out of bed at any hour of the night. It is working day and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The wine-growers are not political schemers, and they will readily rejoin the third republic. It is not ideal, but it is better than a monarchy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

because his cook quit no doubt felt that he was justified under the circumstances in taking his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The Czar has kicked the douma out and the Russian people will kick an- other of the same sort back in it's place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

It is probably a source of regret to blatant Houston that the Mississippi river doesn't run through Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Dr. Pearsons is philanthropist who gives out money without beating a base drum or tying any strings to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Taft doesn't eat like a man who is afraid of indigestion. He tucked away a $2.65 breakfast at St Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The iceman is again King. He was kept out of his own long time by the weather clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

A Washington poet sings about his hosiery. Being a man. there Is no scan- dal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

A great many well-meaning flies are going up against fly paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
''BILL,"

 all the soaks.
 BILL" They talk about Trust Buster Hughes And Charley Fairbanks too, While Foraker for President Is mentioned by a few, But none of these near-candidates Is really in the game. B. Taft will be the nominee, For "Blll" s a good old name. Being well fed and we'll fixed, William Jennings Bryan is in position to look another nomination square in the face. An Alabama negro named James Doug lass Mills is in limbo If there were anything in a name he should be an aristocratic leader of germans in "cullud'' society.
 A bunch of bananas suggested a poem to a poet the other day. It would never suggest anything to us but indigestion and tarantulas.
 KEEP HOPING. Still let us dream, altho our dreams Have never yet come true. There's never any telling what A change of luck may do. The vibrant notes of mosquitoes assail our ears at night A cabbage leaf is said to be a good preventive for sunstroke. Smoking cab bage leaf is good way to alienate your friends.
 Embroidery will be found on stylish bathing suits this summer. Every little bit helps.
 THE BOOK AGENT. The man who talks of standard works And leather binding, too, Is now abroad and looking for Some person he can do, So keep an eye on visitors That "person" may be you. Cupid stays up late every night now. Don't talk f1apdoodle talk. Last call for the June bridei
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

The rubber trust has decided to get along without seating it's president in the United States Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

"Fanueil hall will be full again to- night" says the Boston Globe So will all the soaks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

San Francisco may have to govern itself, for it's mayor has, no doubt, a two years engagement in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Bumper crops begin to loom up again. Nebraska has winter wheat crop of that sort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

No amount of attention given at this late date to Appleyard and Orchard will help the fruit crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

An editorial of local interest in Louis vile newspaper is entitled, Neglected h. ebriates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25
Lumber Production in Alabama

The fourteen southern states cut last year sixteen billion feet of lumber, board measure, as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Some people will insist that simple is simple and vastly simple" doesn't make it any simpler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

Ponce de Leon (his bones) will shortly leave San Jose. P. R.. for San Juan. P. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-25

We are informed that Mark Twain Is having a "corhng" good time over in England. "Uncorking" good times are more festiyious.