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The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
NOT AS TT SHOULD BE.

It has been said that farmers in New England are finding help more abundant as a result of the panic and business depression. But one Of the editors of the New England Home stead writes to the Springteld Re- publican that this is not so. only Tn exceptional cases has any mention been made of farm help being more plentiful. In some sections wages as high as s53 per month with board are being offered for farm hands. These offers are made in sections in the vicin- ity of large cities, where the isolation of the farm is not factor. In other cases reliable married men are offered s25 per month, together with the use of a house, garden, one COW, etc, free of charge. Yet even with these in- ducements farm help continues very scarce.
 This is not good state of things. It indicates that whatever the unem- ployed in the cities want it is not farm work. Perhaps 1t isn't right to blame them for not wanting it, but Il would be more cheering if they did want it., For 1t could be got, and it is good, honest. useful work. We believe the time will come when It's advantages will be better seen, and more readily taken. Life in cities is attractive. but 1t Is also attractive to have enough to eat and a place to sleep in.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
The Disease of Depression.

wal SNietl JVuiHhl''
 This thing we call depression Is a sociological. rather than a material dis of material goods. or less use of them them than before, but that the minds of men are disordered-are each shrinking back from the other, thus causing strain and anxiety instead of helpfulness and cooperation to mutual advantage Tn such periods of threat- ened breakdown thereis only one thing to do. The 'hurt of shattered conf dence must heal over gradually until normal business relations are restored, or people must be lifted out of the ruts of reaction by some power greater than themselves.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
Recompense.

Straight through my heart this fac
 to-day
 By Truths own hand Is driven: God never takes one thing away But something else is given. l did not know in earlier years This law of love and kindness, I only mourned through bitter tears My loss. in sorrows blindness. But ever following each regret Der some departed treasure My sad, repining heart was met With unexpected pleasure. l thought 1t only happened so But Time this truth has taught me: No least thing from this life can go But something else is brought me. IL Is the law-complete, sublime And now with faith unshaken In patience I but blde my time When any joy is taken No matter if the crushing blow May for the moment down me: Still, back of it waits Love. I know, With some new gift to crown me.
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
Shoddy.
(rhe World.s work.l

shoddyl The word stands for every thing that is mean and contemptible, false and make believe. Yet the prod net known in the world of business as shoddy Is one of the most useful in ventions of the nineteenth century. and deserves 10 rank with steam and cleo tricity. anaesthetics, the bicycle, and other discoveries that have made life worth living. improved our health and heightened our days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
NOT MUCH LIKE WAR.

Not long ago some of the suspic- ious and fearful ones were more than half believing that our noble fleet of Japan to fight. Now we read that the same fleet has been most politely in- vited to visit Japan by the Japanese
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

Missouri and New Jersey have just decided that it is ''constitutional' to lounge and loaf on street corners. but there are many who would be glad not to be in the way of exercising any such constitutional right.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
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 PLAY BALL Straw Hats

ES. Pardon us for speaking of then now, but we were just filling a straw hat order for Texas and 1t made us feel more cheerful and less chilly, and renewed our faith that Spring would arrive after all, and the grass get green and base ball thrive and trout bite. You don't want straw hat now. al- though we could show you eight or nine hundred of them if you were interested. We shall have lot more later when you want them. It's the soft felt and Spring derby business that's hum. ming now. A good many dis criminating people think we have what they, want. Perhaps we have what you want.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23
SAYINGS AND DoINGs.
The Bavarian government has expel- led a number of Mormon missionaries.

Every male in Russia over fifteen years old smokes about 150 cigarettes a week, according to British consular report on Poland and bithuania. One pound of tobacco suffices for l.J00 ci- garettes
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

Julia S, daughter of William Cullen Bryant. in her will left to the Public Reservation society of Massachusetts sl5,00e for the purpose of holding and opening 10 the public beautiful and his toric places in that state. but there Is TO such society in existence.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

much like Russian rule. Still, if the ruled don't like their rulers they don't. and they can find plenty to crit icise.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

Interest is now being taken in Aus tralia in an archipelago off the West Australian coast near Esperance. The islands composing this archipelago lre not large, They are. however. numer- eus and covered with good soil suitable for the cultivation of fruits and cereals.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

With only two yoke of oxen left in Kennebunk. we should be prepared to read that the Podunk brass band has ceased to strain.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

The telephone service in Switzerland is divided into eleven sections. one of them including the entire consular dis trict of Geneva. In any one of the elev- en sections everybody has the right to have transmitted. by writing and by postman. messages intrusted by tele- phone to the central office of the tele- phone, or given in writing to any tele- graph office. ''Phonograms' must be sent by the administration to any con- signee, subscriber to the telephone in the same section. or to any sonsig- nee if domiciled within the same sec tion. ''Phonograms" are subjected to a fixed tax of twenty centimes, plus one centime for each word (SS cents plus 0.19 cenD, whereas telegrams pay fix ed tax of thirty centimes plus two and one-half centimes for each word t57 cents plus 04S cent) in the whole country.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

And now the tin mills are starting up. This will give many people more tin" than they have had in good while
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

According to the annual report of the Manhattan Trade School for Girls. mil Emery is very undesirable trade for girls in New York. The trade school started millinery class soon after it was established, and took orders for hundreds of hats, but during the last year this department has been reduc- ed to the mere training of millinery assistants. The poorer girls. pupils in the trade schools. in whose family ev- cry cent counts. are advised not to go into it. The reason for this is the ir- regularity of the work. There are such long slack seasons, during which only expert milliners are retained, that young girls going into it have no show at all.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

Ships passing between Adelaide and Albany keep too for oul to sight the Islands. The sea there ig not yet com pletely charted.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

The Flori1a Times Union advises its readers to be bubbles and rise in life. Why not hot-airships?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

New York Is getting more than elev- en million eggs a day, and all of them are, or have been, "strictlies."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-23

to knit with-and a--er-oh, hang It! I'll come in again and bring a list"-- Harper's Bazar.
 A little fellow who had gone in swimming" discovered when he reached the river bank in time to get home be- fore sundown that someone had taken all his clothes.
 No other playmates being near. he waited, shiveringly, until nightfali
 When he reached home he crept cautiously in by way of the back door
 His father beholding his nude con dition said
 Why. what did you come in?'
 q came in the dark he said.-At- lanta Constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

perfect right to their own views and I have no kick coming, even when they tell me that I am wrong.
 But quite number of these have gone so far as to tell me that I have no right to write things as l see them, unless l believe Mobile will win the pennant. In other words, they would have me say that the Fishermen are going to cop that rag whether I believe they are, or not. And right here disagree with them, and that in no uncertain manner. l draw my sayary from the Herald, and l am paid to write things as I see them, and not to boost any club, our own or anybody else's.-Mobile Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
THE AMATEURS.

The Eighth Street smilers trounced the Hippodrome boys yesterday morning by a narrow margin. The Hippodrome crowd outhit their opponents but could not con- meet at the critical moment hence their defeat. The score was to 5. Following is the score by innings: R.H.E. Eighth Street .. :. LOO 005 O1%-6 g 5 Hippodrome :. ......... .000 001 013-5 13 6
 Batteries: Farr and Sheppard; Ram seur and Maxey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Wanted, energetic, pushing agents, who are good hustlers See or write us at rooms 333-4-5 First National Bank Bldg. Interstate Accident Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

Shortstop Pope of the Legislators is a crackerjack. Resembling Milwaukees great Robinson, both in looks and action, he is as good as this circuit will afford. One or two of his chances yesterday were of the hardest. but he accepted them andily.-Nashyille Tennessean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Something like 800 people have taken the trouble to tell me within the past three days that they disagree with me when I say that I do not believe that Mobile will finish in the first division. So far, so good. These people have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

For best advertising cuts try The Gawk, Age-Hera,. building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

f. T. snaw 6 Son. UndertakerA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Matthews was thrown out at the plate by Sentell in the fourth inning, and spiked Garvin in the mix-up. White took Garvin's place.-Mobile Item.
 We are not surprised that Matthews spiked a man, but are surprised that Gar win htood close enough to get the steel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

East Lake RINK gives passes to persons desiring to learn to skate-also free in structions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Charley Frank has shown very poor Judgment thus far. All during the prac- tice season he started his batting list with Gus Dundon On the opening day Frank switched his men all around and placed Lord on top. They played only three games that way, and then he placed Dele hanty at the head of the list. He isn't going to win ball games this way. Frank might have the best team in the world but he can't expect to win when he is switching his men every day. Give one batting order at least a thorough tryout Let the men get used to each other and get their signals to working right.-New Orleans World.
 As we have said, they are hammering Frank And they got another in the same place yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Mique Finn has hit the bottom, and Bill Douglass is shedding no tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Our Columbus friends are now tied with Gulfport for leadership in the Cotton States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Montgomery in the very beginning is going at break speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Otto Vogel had a day of nervousness grappling with grounders and chunlxing wide of the spot. The little fellow was soothed somewhat by friendly handclaps, but his wild ways continued. His two CT TOTS did not figure in the loss of the game, but nothing but high leaps from Owens, which knocked down his throw that caught Wood at the plate, and a similar play by Carey flat cut of a runner at first, saved Otto from gathering four black marks.-Mempds Commercial Ae- peal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Matthews is captain of the New Or leans Pelicans. Frank is fast losing his reputation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

A victory today, following that of yesterday would look good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Some thought McNeal was after a mo- hif game Me says he will get that later on in the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Buchanan showed class as an all-round pitcher in Sundays game. He allowed five hits in Il innings, gave one base on balls, struck out four batters and accepted 15 chances without bobble, and some of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

McNeal managed to hit but one man yesterday-Becker. George Winters tried his stunt of getting hit, but Pfenninger was wise. Since the re- tirement of Carlos Smith, Winters is probably better than any other in the league in receiving the ball in the slats without injury. It's a good old game, but mighty old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

them were uHllCull anu ACaNAA CN eA~ sharpest of fielding. When any pitcher does that kind of work he deserves vic tory unless his opponent does better Memphis News-Scimitar.
 Wow Who struck that bum note? Who was it that picked Mobile for seventh place? If we are any good at guessing at all, Fishers bunch will be camping on the trail of the leader before the season is much older While the results Of the series with New Orleans may be rather upsetting to those over the circuit who had doped Mobile as bringing up the rear, it is not surprising to those who are familiar with Fishers manner Of con ducting a baseball organization. He se- lected youngsters who have aspirations, and not a bunch of cast-offs. And once together he drilled them in team work and the result. Well, analyze the work of the players in the three games played with New Orleans. Not an error yester-' day.-Mobile Item.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Reagan did good work yesterday. Steve will grow better every day until he reaches his proper tilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

We win.
 At last we can say it. Postponement made it sweeter. Mobile is winning everything in sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Robertaille will probably work for the Barons this afternoon, although Manager Vaughn, faithful to his policy will not announce his battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Lefty Houtz has failed to get his eye on the ball as yet. His pulling from the plate is handicapping him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Two of the smartest men in base ball are Castro and Demont. The two are forever on the lookout for the other to play trick and both will bear watching. When Molesworth neared third yesterday after his triple to right Castro attempted to block the hefty one, but missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The work of Downey and Raub con tinues to please They are two dis tinct stars, good in the field, at the bat and on the bases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

If Sch opp works this afternoon the Barons should not get over confident. Christail beat them in Montgomery last week and Van Anda turned the same trick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Fleharty has had no introduction as yet From all accounts the former Western association twirler has the goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

At last we can say it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Silent" Lew Walters is still play ing errorless ball at second. There are very few better in this country, if any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

She had most expressive small face; but what
amazed me was that being what she she allowed
moaned. How much?"
Il will be honest" answered quickly Il will
confess that followed you. know all.
She bent forward and clutched my hand. OH
she begged. "You look good-kind All! you will
not tell! You do not understand what may depend
on it. If Arthur should know"
Then the Hon. Arthur not in the secret! l
hardly how he could be, with his prim face and
his starched manner perfect as such were for pur-
poses of disguise
why" replied Il don't want to make row.
l only want to prevent one did some pretty
quick thinking. I'm tell you III agree to say
nothing if you put back at once what you took last
II CAM will" she replied very thankfully in
And give me your word not to make another at
tempt of the kind while you are at Greenlawns,"
went
II do, dol" she cried, and in her gratitude she
rose, threw her arms about my neck and embraced
me. She most dramatic and expansive little
lady. "Ah! you are dear girl! You are not spite
full cat! You are dove with the leaf of the olive
you sayl Oh, never forget you'll
stood for moment alone, laughing at the picture
of myself retrieving olive branch, and next was
called to make up mixed doubles at tennis. And
then nothing happened until after luncheon
ED by what impulse I cannot tell, but influenced
- see now by that instinct that never deserts me-
I wandered alone into the billiard room. l had no
earthly for visiting the scene of-well l can
hardly say the crime. Still, there was. With ap-
parent aimessness and yet with unconscious pur-
pose, 1 strayed along studying the place. l was
about to pass through the door into Mr. Wicker
shams sanctum, when l came plump on Charley
Tremaine coming out of it.
"Oh!" exclaimed, falling back to prevent his
running into me; for he so lost in thought he
did not notice me at all.
why, CYNTHIA he said glancing up, and
marked at once his wrinked brow and the anxious
look in his eyes.
had known him since children; though
as often happens, that had grown up we
saw each other but infrequently. Still, we were
awfully good friends when we met, and he always
regarded me in something of big brothery
Whats the matter?" demanded.
At first he inclined to put me off. Then after
a short perpexed glance he sat down on the edge OF
a table and spoke out like who, greatly harassed
finds comfort in the chance to recount his troubles
safely.
I'm in boat, Cynthia, up tree, and in several
other uncomfortable positions" he answered. Il
know that you re to be trusted and know too that
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mystery deepened The plot thickened. The agony
was .Piing up,
I'D her quest Beyond was the en-office-what you
might call it-of Mr. Wickersham Into this she
darted l hastened after her across the floor, and
again paused breatheSsly watching her. Here she
repeated the performance of the billiard room Hur
riedy feverishy, thought terrfedly. she sought
everywhere. She felt all over Mr.. Understands
desk She frantically opened and shut the drawers
of the stands and bookcases.
At last l heard her give gentle sigh OF delight.
With movement so quick that could not discover
the big writing table to some part of her flowing
robe. She turned and ran so speedily toward the
exit at which stood that had only time to draw
back. If she had not been so absorbed, she must
certainly have noticed me. AS it was, she hurried
past, and was left to follow more slowly as she
made her way back to her room.
When tried to go to sleep, could not do tiny
mind was in such whirl with thoughts of what 1
had witnessed. Try as / might, could not make
head tall end or beginning, of it. AT last fell
the Countess Szisziszki-I thought of her only as
that-through dizzy maze, and then that she was
pursuing me.
IN the morning found myself much perplexed
as had been in the darkness Certainly had not
reached any clearer determination what to do. l
concluded that could not let my discovery pass
without some action, and yet 1 hesitated about
saying anything to anyone. was considering all
this deeply when Faustine came with my cup of tea,
and the 1Qea OF WnaC Was 10 10 dIIlVcu Will ucI
and it. Here, clearly, case for simplicity and
directness The best way to prevent possible trou-
bic, and at the time to avoid disturbance and
scandal, was for me to go directly to my pretty
neighbor and let her know that she was discovered;
Filled and thrilled with this determination, l
decided to seek the object of my suspicious at the
very earliest moment. With careful attention and
a small amount of planning, managed to get her all
to myself on the terrace very shortly after eleven
o'clock. She sat under rosy sunshade in the clear
morning light with the innocent aspect and, what
was more, the complexion of young girl She was
watching eagerly, small hummingbird darting at
the blossoms, and could have appeared less
like deep and dark plotter But, as told myself,
just because she did not look it, she of whom
to beware
Il afraid began. that you did not sleep
we'll last night"
She gazed up quickly with a startled, almost
guilty manner that surprised Why" she
faltered.
Your light burning, and then heard YOU in
the hall
"Oh!" she exclaimed with little squeak of fright
You heard me?"
Il saw you" said with emphasis
l never beheld such sudden terror in human eyes,
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Jordan

SLANG
Conversational coin minted by the people.
The fresh ned blood Of current speech
Words beaing the bar sinister Of vlgany.
High sp;ced verbal seasoning conversation.
The humor poetry. and metaphor Of the people focused
wcfd or phrase.
Language probation.
Verbal needs m the garden Of speech.
Squauer sovereignty Of speech.
Wild broncos Of language not broken to hamess.
Verbal upstairs seeking the select society Of language
PUBLIC OPINION
The pulse Of the people.
Canned wisdom for those who do do their thinking
The thoughts Of the few becoming contagious among the many
The golden calf that Society worshps.
The public. sitting jury great questions.
An changing formed by the Of countless opinions.
A community guesses at Truth
A conscience owned by syndicate.