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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Strenuous Blrminaham.

Yours is a strenuous community" said a Montgomery man. Every time l coma here there is something doing on a high scale. Little while ago you had tho Greater Birmingham proposition, and the pros and cons were excited; then came the prohibition wave, and it too was strenuous. Today I find everybody talk ing about the disagreement and the charges of irregularity in your city hall. Each of these weighty problems has been rung in my ears during my last three visits. They are interesting and some- what amusing. The truth of the matter Is that Birmingham is generally intoxi- cated, if not in liquids, surely on enthu- siaSm'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
THE LAST WORD.
'y Matthew Arnold.

By Matthew Arnold. Creep into thy narrow bed, Creep, and let no more be said! Vain thy onset. all stands fast, Thou myself must break at last. Let the long contention cease, Geese are swans, and swans are geese. Let them have it how they will. Thou art tired; best be still. They out-talk'd thee, hiss'd thee, tore
 thee;
 Better men fared thus before thee; Fired their ringing shot and pass'd Hotly charged-and sank at last. Charge once more, then. and be sis :. Let the victors, when they CT When the forts of folly fal' Find thy body by the V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
PRESIDENT IS RECEIVED
 WITH MUCH ENTHUSIASM
,CoNTINUED FROM PAGE a)


 secure the needed change and improve ment in our schools. 1t is significant that both from Minnesota and Georgia there have come proposals in this direction ln the appearance of bills introduced into the national congress. The congresslon- al land grant act of 1852 accomplished much in establishing the agricultural col 1eges in the several states, and therefore in preparing to turn the system of edu- cational training for the young into chan nels at once broader and more practicable and what I am saying about agricul- tural training really applies to all indus trial training. But the colleges can not reach the masses, and 1t is essential that the masses should be reached. Such az ricultural high schools as those in Min nesota and Nebraska for farm boys and girls, such technical high schools as are to be found, for instance, In both St Louis and Washington, have by their success shown that 1t Is entirely feasible to carry in practical fashion the funda- mentals of industrial training into the relms of our secondary schools At pres ent there is a gap between our primary schools in country and city and the in- dustrial collegiate courses. which must be closed. and if necessary the nation must help the state to close 1t. Too often our present schools tend to put altogeth- er too great a premium upon mere liter ary education and therefore to train away from the farm and, the shop.
 Practical Training.
 We should reverse this process. Spe- cihc training of practical kind should be given to the boys and girls who when men and women are to make up the backbone of this nation by working in agriculture, in the mechanical industries, in arts and trades; in short. who are to do the duty that should always come first with all of us, the duty of home-making and home keeping. Too narrow literary edut ation Is, for most men and women, not real education at all: for a real edu: ation should fit people primarily for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

vegetable and poultry wholesaler on that great market thoroughfare of Birming- ham.
 Most of the merchants on this avenue are in my line of business, yet maga- zine writer claims that Governor Conner won his spurs on the freight question right here in this fortress, whereas the truth of the matter Is that most of the freight we pay is to the Southern Express com- pany, which reduced prices the other day without coercion on part of the state authorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
MoponaId Returns From Cuba.

T. c. Mcdonald, capitalist and ex-chief of police, is just back from a trip to Cuba. He looks somewhat sunburned, but in good health Said he:
 T like Cuba It is a beautiful island, rich in soil and beautiful in landscape. made an investment there in an orange grove and a grapefruit proposition Upon these purchased lands is one of Weylers famous block houses, which cost his gov ernment several thousand dollars. It is historical and shall stand just as it is so long as l have control of it.
 "The cities of Cuba have been made sanitary and very cleanly under military management, and are really models for American cities. I shall return again within the next few months, but not to stay, only to see the results of my in- yestment. My orange trees are only three and a half years old, but will yield a good profit this winter, I am sure.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Suppose.

These were the remarks of man in the lobby:
 Suppose prohibition should carry in Jefferson county. What would become of Birmingham financially?
 Suppose the town goes dry and like wise the city treasury?
 Suppose on Wednesday night, the ma jorlty of the Board of Aldermen should practice the fillibustering art. by staying away from the meeting and Mayor Ward find himself without a quorum?
 Suppose the minority gains two or three from the majority?
 Suppose there be conviction of graft, what will be the next step?
 Suppose when the saloons are closed all licenses are doubled on other voca tions7
 Suppose there should be shortage of funds in the city treasury from about March or April. 1908, to October of that year, and the city having no right to borrow money exceeding $50,OO0, is it pos sible that goodly Birmingham will adopt the script-using system?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
SISTENCY.

You'll notice that the man who slaves For weary years and barely saves The dollars, niekles and the dimes, Committing smooth, well-covered crimes To propagate his dreams of wealth, At sacrifice of soul and health, And stands at last on piles of gold. Around which starving thousands hold gaunt and palsied hand for aid, As beggars who are half afraid You'll notice that the man who wins To such a place through untold sins, When interviewed beside his door Will sing the praises of the poor And say how much he'd like to be friend once more to poverty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A retired business man says money is the best friend of young man. That may be so, but it is hard for a young man to get even a speaking acquaintance with money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

It is a self-evident fact that he Is not one of the grafters.
 Austin Statesman: The way Walter Wellman ducked when he hit those cold winds up at the north pole evidenced that the old-time newspaper man was to the front.
 Houston Post On this beautiful Sab bath day when the Lord and his angels are with us in Houston, there is appar- ently nothing to remind us of hell except the telephone service.
 Louisville Courier-Journal: A young New York actor who missed himself with a revolver Is said by the local press to have failed in his purpose yet his name is in all the papers.
 Buffalo News: If there Is any Ameri- can who is proud of the attitude of the New York Yacht club over Sir Thomas Lpton's challenge for the America's cup he has not been discovered.
 Boston Herald: Here's Poultney Bige- low again undertaking to show that tneres lack or good drinking water at Colon. If Poultney doesn't beware. he will be finding some snakes in his trousers pocket.
 Charleston News and Courier: The ar rival of 1000 unmarried girls in New York from Europe last week reminds us that 5000 Georgians, North Carolinians, Ten nssseans and Alabamians come to South Carolina every Sunday on courtng busl- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Count Zephelm, the chief airship man in Europe, is 69 years old. Age does not count against a man when he is up in the clouds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Speaker Cannon will reappoint Ser ano F. Payne chairman of the ways and means committee because he says he can see no need of tariff revision The reappointment of Payne will mean that revision Is to be postponed until after the election of 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

In his latest magazine article, en- titled Small Country Neighbors," President Roosevelt does not discuss the native biped of Oyster Bay, but the birds and small aninIals about Saga more Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

"Who is the great exaggerated Ego?" asks the Florida Times Union. The award seems to lie between Presi- dent Roosevelt, George Bernard Shaw and Hall Caine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

The initial velocity, momentum and trajectory of a Manhattan cocktail are subjects freely discussed by Indiana literary men and politicians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

If King Carlos really desires to get thin let him do as Lillian Russell does roll an hour or two each day on the floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Mir Foraker is filing his teeth and MT. Cortelyou is saving wood, and the eyes of each "is sot" on 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Pittsburg is afflicted with hog-face snails, but 1t does not mind the af- fiction after Its experience with mil lionaires and chorus girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A man is dead in Indiana who was a barber in one shop for GA years. The number of words he used during that time is past all human calculation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Dr. Wiley is about to muster in squad of young men have bravely re- solved to face the dangers of soda water and other soft drinks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A soprano is being sued for divorce. If the decree is granted she will prob ably sing a different tune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

The StaaDdard Oil sheds pamphlets, but it should shed the crushing-out process which it has pushed to limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Battleship No 23 Is to be called the North Dakota. She should keep her number flying, however, when she de- sires to rattle an enemy in battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Governor Curry of New Mexico is a skilled bronoho buster and rope thrower. His other qualifications to hold office are not generally known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Governor Magoon is harvesting a crop of insurgent generals. Cuba al- ways grows a bouncing crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A woman who says she is 131 years old resides in Texas She is to be pitied when 1t Is remembered that she might have lived all those years some where else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

There are more bears in Wall street and the New York cotton exchange than in Louisiana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Bryan's "sure" column-the seven from Oklahoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

The principal fault we have to find with David Belasco is the way he has his pictures taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Detroit and Keokuk loom large on the map today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Aspirants for office are playing the little game of reluctance, which does deceive a few of the plain people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

The way to win a pennant is to spend real money for real players.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Dallas News: The man who invented alimony didn't mind expenses when bis comfort was at stake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Knoxville Journal and Tribune There are people who act as if they would as soon give Hartman more trouble as not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

The Standard Oil burned up books instead of oil, as the foolish virgins did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
PRESS POINTS

Columbia State: It is said that the clock stocking Is passing. That sounds timely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Attractions Al FairvleW

Alabama state fair will be opened
 s glorious October weather on
 ay next, ard the preparations for
 going on apace. Let no one judge
 ming fair by its predecessors,
 Is to outdo all of them In exhib-
 free attractions and in attrac-
 on the Curve" as its midway is
 called The expectation now IS
 fair will be fully ready on the
 day, and that visitors can en-
 ntil the closing day october 16.
 is October weather holds out .a.. le closing day The Age-Herald has no hesitation in saying that fair full of instruction and enjoyment may be anticipated by all the people of Alabama who desire to visit It. Low rates of fare are offered on all the railroads, and the management pro poses to see that every visitor is duly entertained on the grounds. The de- sire is to make the annual event mem orable-to make it a better fair in all respects than has ever been held in Alabama. These are busy days at Fairview, where space is being allotted and arrangements made to care for and entertain large numbers.
 It is hoped that every county will be represented in the attendant throngs, and it is already known that many counties will be represented in the exhibition halls and stock pens by their own Alabama products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Worthy Compliment.

That was q worthy compliment to a worthy man.. said a friend of M V. Joseph. T refer to his appointment by Commander-in-Chief Apperson of the Sons of Confederate veterans to the position of Assistant Inspector General, to which office he received his commission upon his recent return from Europe.
 Some weeks ago Governor Conner ap- pointed Joseph on his military staff, that was a recognition of his value as an Alabamian. Now comes this appoint ment which recognizes the deep and abiding interest this son of confederate soldier has In remembrance of the south S valor and of the Lost Cause
 "Mose Joseph is a. man of remarkable worth-in business, socially and in gen. eral citizenship, and all who know him admire the man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

And the Methodist vote which Brother Fairbanks has lost is quite powerful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A good many political alrships are up to be buffeted by adverse winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Quentin works on snakes while his father manipulates the octopus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

The country has had one President Johnson and it does not want another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Florida Times-Union: A Mir Looser is running for the office up in Pennsylvania It is a self-evident fact that he is not one of the grafters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Steel Trust Corey is up against a father-in-law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Pie has gone up and indigestion is decreasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Morris Avenue.

Morris avenue is in evidence now in magazine literature" remarked a fruit,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

"Brevity is not all," remarks a con- temporary. It seems to be about all there is to a bathing suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
WELL QUALIFIED.

WELL QUALIFIED. Saint Peter greeted him with an inquir. ing eye.
 What have you to say for yourself?' My neighbor on the left kept phono- graph" answered the pilgrim, but l did not swear"
 "Well?"
 My neighbor on the right played the piano, but I held my peace.' ''Well?"
 My nelghbor in front had bulloog, but | treated him kindly" "Well?" My neighbor in the rear was an Ital- ian, but I swore that I liked the odor of garlic ''Walk in, brother, walk in," said the good old saint, much affected. "A place has been prepared for youi'
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

headline announces that society is interested in Lady Lennox's jam. The jam is probably in her drawing room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

AN INTERRUPTION.
 He kissed her once
 He kissed her twice
 And would have kissed
 Her more, but mice Appeared upon
 The scene and she
 Was overcome
 By syncope. It is reported that a model husband has been found. but the chances are that he will develop yellow streak before long. They always do. General Linevitch says the United States relies too much on it's feet In the late brush with Japan the general relied too much on his feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
CONFIDENTIAL

CONFIDENTIAL. Sometimes it's quite a task to write This foolish little verse, And on those days what we indite Could hardly be much worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

AUTUMN NOTES. Mothball days are here again, Take your flannels out, Breezy little winter winds Whisper all about. Overcoats are on display, Derbies, too, we own, And the old straw hat has gone To its fate alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Sunday Health Help column tells how to get rid of callous places on the feet. One way is to quit walking cross ties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A verdict of s25, 600 has been awarded Kentucky man for his wifes love. A wife's love is worth much more than that If she is good cook.
 THE POOR MAN.
 While others brag
 Of millions spent,
 He'd like enough
 To pay the rent
 Birmingham Age-Herald. Had he the money
 He has spent,
 He'd be collecting
 Not paying rent.
 Ohio Sun. President Schurman of Cornell says col- lege is no loa1ng place. What extrav- agant notions some people entertain!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala-' postofice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
HURRY ALONG.

HURRY ALONG. With a laugh and a song, Let travel along And give the old world a fair greeting In sunshine or rain, In pleasure or pain, No matter what fortune we're meeting Twill all be the same, Oblivion or fame When the years like the dead leaves are
 falling, So hurry along, With a laugh and song, Where the voice of the future is calling
 REPLIES. Even a poet hestates to sing the praises of his relatives. We'll never see the last of the man who makes us miserable for our own good"
 A man has his eyes opened twice in this world-when he Is born and when he marries. . There's never any telling what a crank may do. Sometimes he objects to hay ing his charities published. There is only one way to get around a woman and that is with your arm.
 LIFES REWARDS. There's fame to be had at the top O the
 hill,
 When the years and the tears are
 spent, But happiness comes to a songbird' S
 trill
 In the valley of sweet content There's wealth to be won in the crowded
 mart,
 Where the prize at stake is gold, But joy will reside in the simplest heart And 1t can't be bought or sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

There's never any telling what a crank may do. Sometimes he objects to hay ing his charities published.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

lIlG A0E-Ill In his latest magazine article, en- titled Small Country Neighbors," President Roosevelt does not discuss the native biped of Oyster Bay, but the birds and small animals about Saga more Hill.
 A retired business man says money is the best friend of a young man. That may be so, but it Is hard for young man to get even speaking acquaintance with money.
 'Who is the great exaggerated Ego?" asks the Florida Times Union. The award seems to lie between Presi- dent Roosevelt, George Bernard Shaw and Hall Caine
 
 A woman who says she is 131 years old resides in Texas. She is to be pitied when 1t Is remembered that she might have lived all those years some where else.
  Governor Curry of New Mexico is a skilled bronoho buster and rope thrower His other qualifications to hold office are not generally known. A man is dead in Indiana who was barber in one shop for GA years. The number of words he used during that time is past all human calculation. Governor Magoon is harvesting a crop of insurgent generals. Cuba al- ways grows a bouncing crop. A soprano is being sued for divorce. If the decree is granted she will prob ably sing different tune.
 
 The principal fault we have to find with David Belasco is the way he has his pictures taken. There are more bears in Wall street and the New York cotton exchange than in Louisiana
 
 Seven votes have been added to MT. Bryan's sure" column-the seven from Oklahoma.
 And the Methodist vote which Brother Fairbanks has lost is quite powerful
 The Standard Oil burned up books instead of oil, as the foolish virgins did.
 The country has had one President Johnson and it does not want another. A good many political airships are up to be buffeted by adverse winds. Detroit and Keol1uk loom large on the map today.
 Steel Trust Corey is up against a father-in-law.
 Pie has gone up and indigestion is decreasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

A man has his eyes opened twice in this world-when he is born and when he marries. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

EPITAPH OVER A POLITICAL
 CRAVE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

CRAVE. Here Lies Charles Warren Fairbanks Forty Cocktails Did It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

We'll never see the last of the man who makes us miserable for our own 1 good"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-14
Oak Grove.
SbeflnLk0 lie Me1OS.

Sbs6dIi0 the Ne7OS.
There was church at Oak Grove to-
day. | think that religion is going
down in our settlement ON account
of the box suppers.
There was a box supper at T. w.
Carrick's Saturday night. They re-
ported nice time. The crowd split
and part went to Harris to the dance.
| think they had very rough night
for the supper and dance. I think
that is poor way for christians to do,
but that is the way religion goes out
here.
Aaron Disheroon and wife were out
viewing the new road Sunday.
| think the new railroad will be done
before long.
John Shrum is visiting F. L. Tate
today.
Albert Shrum looks sad Guess he
hasn any girl. | think the boys will
be glad when the railroad is done and
the old men go home.
There was picnic at Griffith Creek
Saturday and w. r. Green and F. L.
Tate attended.
w. r. Green has bought two dogs.
I hope that the girls will quit laugh
ing at Mr.. Green, for be is down
hearted anyway. Rambler.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-14
Tracy City.
The N,,zDs

SPECIAL In the Meas.
Miss Maggie Brown, daughter of
Isaac Brown, died Tuesday night at
eight o clock and was buried Thursday
at the Layne graveyard. She was low
ed by all who knew her. Praise God,
she has better home in Heaven with
the angels.
There will be graveyard cleaning
at the Layne graveyard the 10th Of
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Brown,
big girl.
Miss Ella Nanhooser has been sick.
Mrs. Frank Kilgore visited Mrs. H.
L. Brown Sunday evening.
Misses Cora Kilgore and MaudBrown
visited Miss Ella Vanhooser Sunday
evening.
Frank Kilgore visited Jack Layne
Sunday.
Will Kilgore visited Ike Kilgore
Saturday
Ike Kilgore returned from Whitwell
Friday.
Frank Lockhart visited John Van
hooser Sunday.
Mrs H. l.. Brown has been ON the
sick list for a few days.
Willie Kilgore and Lester Hooser and
Arthur Shadrick visited Burton Brown
Sunday.
Digging potatoes is the order of the
week.
Boys, don't hang your hats on the
gate POSTS. The cows might chew
them and then you will have to wear
your mama's bonnet.
Baxter Meeks visited Lawson Nunley
Sunday.
Miss Cora Kilgore is visiting Miss
Maud Brown Sunday.
Arthur Shadrick has had the measles
this week, but is getting better.
Frank Kilgore and Arthur Shadrick
went to Roddy Springs Monday.
Ike Kilgore returned to Whitwell
Sunday.
Killing hogs is the order of the day
Will Bone killed hog Monday.
Buddy.