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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
BOUND FOR THE MINES.
Six Prisoners Brought From Adjoin-
 ing Counties.

Forsooth, 'tis cheaper to burglarize in Houston county than in the county Of Lee, proof of this assertion being given in the list of prisoners placed in Jeffer- son county jail last night by State Travel ing Agent B. M. Travis. Six prisoners were placed in this bastile by him, one of them hailing from Lee county and the others from Houston county. The pris- oners are bound for Flat Top. one man from Lee county having eight years to serve for burglary, while the limit for Houston county is two years for this charge.
 The prisoners are as follows:
 Ben Ridley, Lee county, burglary, eight years.
 Tom Perkins. Houston county, grand larceny, four years.
 Charlie Watson, Houston county, crime against nature, two years.
 Will Hart, Houston county, burglary, 13 months.
 Charlie Teenson, Houston county, big amy, two years.
 Scott Alexshire, Houston county, grand larceny, two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 @1HE REV. WILLIAM D. SIMONDS, (V addressing members of the Oak
 land club in California, admitted that the first book he bought was dime novel. He bought many of them, and he now thinks they were good for him. T believe boys often find things they most need in books outside of standard liter ature, and because the books interest them they become better readers and gain broader vocabularies.' On the other hand, the Rev. Everett T. Tomlinson, In an address before library clubs in session at Atlantic City, N. J., insisted that boys should read neither dime novels nor psychological romances.
 Each generation of boys has it's own was fortunate, for the novels that were then published once week and eagerly read in a garrett in the barn or behind the large and sheltering geography Tn school were scrupulously clean. Some had red covers, some were covered in yellow or a dirty cream; the front outside page bore a picture, usually that of an Indian or A trapper Seth Jones" and Silver heels the Delaware were masterpieces in their way. There were novels that had more sensational titles, as "Snaky- Snodgrass," Mad Mike, the Death Shot "Heavy Hatchet,' but they were harm less. The characters were good and bad Indians, gallant backwoodsmen, white vii- lains who met frightful deaths; peerless naidens. who talked as though they were quoting from "The Complete Letter Writer" were rescued from the oppressor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Loosely Conducted Primaries

Tn every one-party state the primary of the dominant party Is the real cleo ton, and it should for that reason be surrounded with every safeguard. It is recognized by the law, but the laws of this state at any rate do not provide for its conduct at public expense, nor do they provide that the probate judge shall furnish each polling place of t primary with a full and corrected list of registered voters.
 Excellent citizens were selected to serve last Monday, and no doubt the primary was honestly conducted, but in a city like Birmingham 1t is asking too much of two or three men to know personally all corners. Men come and go rapidly in this city, and no set of inspectors can possibly know all the democratic voters in a ward or beat.
 The county should provide full lists of qualified voters for use at every pri- mary in which national, state or county candidates are selected. If this were backed up by state law, our pri- maries would become honest with a precision based upon the official reg istration. No registration lists were 4 employed on Monday. None were fur rished to the several polling places. There was really nothing to prevent frauds at voting place except the recollection of faces and names by the inspectors in charge of it, and that is not in changeful city full assurance of an honest primary. Our primary system has come to stay, and it should be rendered definite, comprehensive and satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
KAisER's ISLAND HOME.
Villa Achilleion, in Corfu. is. Well
 Adapted to the Ideal Life.

From Harper's Weekly.
 The Villa Achileion in Corfu, desert cd 13 years before her death by it's for mer owner, the late Empress of Austria and now in the possession of the German Emperor, Is well adapted to the ideai life. If not, 1t ought to be, conslo- ering that although the kaiser bought It for $200, 900 only, 1t is said the property had cost the Empress who created 1t at the very least s16.oOo,ooo.
 The villa occupies the summit or rock that overlooks the sea. and Is sur rounded by a peristyle of a dozen marble columns. at the case of each of which there stands a piece of ancient statuary. Indoors a massive staircase gives ac- cess to the private and reception rooms, of which, all told, the palace boasts not less than 12S. There are, besides, an up- to-date gymna sium, a bath room having in it's center white marble basin let into the floor, and Byzantine chapel rich in treasures from old seaport cities of the Mediterranean.
 Jrnon the terrace, bushes to the num- her of 25,OoO bloom with roses of all Kinds that, OWihb lo ehc S4'e@"AS S-A-A-e-,>' flower constantly and perfume the air. Beyond this rose jungle there lies the park with Africap palms, tropical shrubs and native trees. Here, too, is a diminutive Greek temple; and again, upon descending by a narrow staircase to the sea, the visitor will find, perched on the rock, another and yet smaller temple having a monument to Heine, the favor ite poet of the late Empress.
 Shortly before her death the Empress. failing to secure a purchaser of Archil- leion, caused it ito be dismanted of her personal treasures. and these conveyed to the castle of Lainz. Since he came Into possession the Kaiser has effected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Manual Training.

Now that the manual training de- partment of the Birmingham High school has been enlarged in Its scope it might be well for those in charge to take up a phase of the work which Is proving successful In Cincinnati and other man. ufacturing centers." said a technically educated man. At a meeting and ban quet of the Worchester, Mass. branch of the National Metal Trades association, according to the Iron Trade Review, Prof. Herman Schneider of the Cincin- nati university was the guest of honor He described the plan of co-opera tive in- dustrial education that is in operation in Cincinnati, whereby students are given practical work in connection with their textbook studies by special arrangement with the manufacturers in that city. Many manufacturers were present, as well as prominent citizens, including the superintendent of schools and Y. M. c. A. secretary, who are interested in the sub ject."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
History of Llmeade.

Since lmeade was discovered many other delicious soda fount beverages have been introduced. but the lime drink continues to hold it's own." said soda water vendor
 When first remember soda and mead were the only soft drinks. But some time in the D's an Atlanta man, MT. George Sehoen. originated lmeade and there was very good local demand for it from the start. But it was several years before the new beverage found it's way north. Mir. Schoen moved to Richmond, and there made speciality of limeade. A few years later the cool ing and wholesome drink was introduced in Washington. Finally it got to New York and all over the country.
 s'The demand for limeade had a won derful effect on lime fruit as commer- cial product At first the lime only grew wild Now it is cultivated on a large scale. Shploads of the lemons little rival are consumed every year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
FLEET IS AT ANCHOR.
People of Bellngham Are Entertaining
 the American Sailors.

Bellingham, Wash, May 21.--With my riads of electric lights gieaming and US searchlights playing across the heavens seven vessels of the Atlantic battieship fleet rest tonight in the spacious harpor of Bellingham bay, after the voyage from San Francisco. The fleet was officially welcomed here by the municipal authors ties and officers and shore leave men tonight are being entertained by the peo- pie of this little city. On account IT a very heavy tide the vessels did not ar rive until shortly after noon today, a ht- tie behind the scheduled time The en- trance into the harbor was viewed py thousands of people from Bellingham and surrounding country. from the heights and wharves along the water front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
WROTE FOR SOMETHING.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 A well known dramatic critic visiting Stratford on Shakespeare's birthday and hearing the elangor of the bells, whicll, from their tower in the old church where the poet lies buried, awoke the little town to it's devotions, approached a win try-headed street sweeper in front of Irvings Inn and said: "who Is the fel- low they're making this fuss about? see you have Shakespeare hotels, Shake- speare gingerbread, and only the other day I saw a man driving to town some pigs called 'Shakespeare's best-who IS he?-the fellow who lived in that tum- ble-down shanty yonder?" The oldest nhabitant" megaphoned his ear and wheezing, replied '1 think he writ "Oh. he writ, did he? What did he write, : books, confessions of deer stealer, magazine article-what?' 'I think he writ for the Bible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Harrlmans Not Related.

Many persons are naturally under ths impression that General Manager F. B. Hartman of the Illinois Central is a kins- man of Mr. k. H. Hartman. who rep resents the controlling interest in our road" said L. w. Collier, commerci Il agent of the Illinois Central. "T have seen it stated in the papers that the general manager was brother of the other MT. Hartman. It has also been stated that he was son. and one paper had it. I think. that he was nephew.
 "As a matter of fact the two gentle men are not related at all It is simply a coincidence that two men of the same name are prominently identified with the same road"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Returninc Prosperity.

"As the iron market is a good barometer of general trade an improvement should be felt all along the line, for more Bir- mingham iron is being sold now, 1 am told, than at any time within the past six or eight weeks said a prominent business man. Tt looks as If a very active and healthy iron movement was in sight There is certainly a much better feeling in business circles than there was two weeks ago and many bankers and merchants are predicting a brisk sum- mer trade. banker remarked yesterday that Birmingham had come through the hard times resulting from last falls panic with flying colors. The steady conditions in evidence here would have been inn possible had the panic come five years ago. As 1t is, Birmingham is in prime shape to go forward by leaps and bounds when prosperity gets in full swing again, which will be within the next few months"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
PRICES TO BE UPHELD.
Steel Masnates AsreefThat No Reduo-
 ton Will Be Made.

New York, May 21.-That there is to be no reduction on the price of steel was the statement made by E. H. Gary. chairman of the board of dfrec- tors of the United States Steel corpor- ation, today after a prolonged meet ing of representative steel men from all sections of the country. Tonight the visiting steel men were entertained at a banquet by the United States Steel corporation. The meeting which had been sch eduled for tomorrow to further consider the scale of prices has been cance1ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
The heavens rain odours on you.
 Twelfth Night
Control of the Country

Congress is about to adjourn without passing a currency bill, and without raising a hand to stop the purchase of elections by the magnates centered in Wall street. What a record It is im- probable that the people will indorse and approve such a record in Novem- Der.
 The interests" are opposed to cur rency bill, and desire to use the in- terests in the piling up of another huge corruption fund-one of the 1896 sort-prevents the passage of com, paign publicity bill.
 The real issue in this country relates to it's control Ever since the war down to the nomination of William Jennings Bryan in 1896 and the unexpected de- partures of Theodore Roosevelt, a handful of eastern magnates had prac- tically dictated the nominations of both parties and had then proceeded to pick winner from its own two chosen nominees. Since 1896 the people have been endeavoring to gain control Of this country, and this is the real, the leading issue before the country today. It will remain the leading issue until it is decided, although generation passes in the effort. All other issues grow out of this one, being dependent upon It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

all fostered and promoted by repub- lican policies, and as a rule chartered in republican states The people are becoming tired of panics, and they are getting ready to vote the party thac has led up to them out of office. This is why the democrats should get to- gether under the standard of William Jennings Bryan, whose devotion to the interests of the many has never been questioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
CONGRESS WILL NOT ADJOURN
 FOR WEEK OR TEN DAYS YET

Washington, May 21.-After the ad journment of the republican caucus of the House tonight Speaker Cannon ex- pressed the opinion that it would be eight or 10 days before final adjournment of Congress could be made.
 He said:
 We have a ilibuster on which prevents action on more than five or six bills a day There are % measures now in cor ference and you can make your own esti- mate as to the time it will take to dis pose of them.
 We are not going to turn tail and run, possibly the Senate can adjourn without the House, but I am under the impress sion that 1t would find some constitutional obstacles in the way of its doing so.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Alabama Press Association.

The executive committee of the Ala hama Press association will meet at noon today in the Commercial club rooms. Members of the committee reached the city last night.
 Among the things to be considered !" said President H. S. Doster, lis the final decision on the question of the place for the next meeting of the association in August
 It is known that Bessemer has made a ciation and it is thought that Besse- mers chances are good, although Ozark is eager to entertain the editors this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
A CHANGE IMPERATIVE.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 q am tired of seeing that everlasting mackerel brought in for breakfast grumbled boarder, and l intend 10 speak to the landady about 1t.
 Some of his fellow victims applauded, but most of them doubted his courage. The matter was under discussion when the landlady appeared.
 Miss Prunella," began the bold board CT, q was about to say in regard to the maclserel that we desire change''
 "Tt's good mackerel,' responded the landlady, grimly. land there will be no change"
 ''Then, for heavens sake" resumed the bold boarder, "order the girl to bring 1t in tall first for awhle.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Freckles make lots of girls very happy by not having them.
 The average man would rather run for office than make a decent living.
 man can afford to be a fool when it's the way he spends the income of a large fortune. No matter how sorry woman can be that she married man she can be a lot gladder that she kept some other girl from getting him.
 A useful thing about telegrams when you are away from home is they're 70 much shorter than the letters you would have to write else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
BREAK IN LEYEE
 CAUSES DAMAGE

Shreveport. May 21-A special to the Times from New Louisville, Ark, says:
 The levee in Red River levee district No. l broke at an early hour this morn ing, flooding the entire bottom south or the Cotton Belt railway The break was unexpected and the bottoms were at the mercy of the floods. Live stock or all kinds perished and several negroes are reported to have been drowned. Many thousand bushels of potatoes that were ready for shipment were lost. The dam age capnot be estimated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
THE DIME NOVEL HEROESS

and welded the hero, an unerring marks. man. They were sentimental books in the series, but they were not popular. with the exception of Charlotte Temple" Then there were stories of highwaymen and pirates. books in larger form and with luri dcovers. We well remember the ap- pearance of Sixteen String Jack" and would now gladly read of his daring ex- ploits.
 These books were better written than those that delighted the generation that followed, when the hero became detec- tive and the characters were chiefly crooks. There were books in the Beadle series that had the literary distinction of simplicity and force. The dialogue was natural and animated. There was little or no coarse slang. Yet fathers protested against these novels, took them away from their boys, and not infrequenty read them. Caught in the act, father would say: ''I am reading it to see wheth- CT it is a fit book for you" The objection was made that the attention of the boys was diverted from their studies, an ob- jection that might have sbeen brought against any book that was not in the school course or did not bear directly on the lines of study.
 The dime novels of that period which were carelessly or grotesquely written were sternly moral. Vice was never all turing; truthfulness and bravery were en- ccuraged the sinner was punished in this world. So, when the two clergymen dis agree, each one might be asked When did you read dime novels? Was the hero of your school Seth Jones or Old Sleuth?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
HAS MADE ooop.p

From the Washington Herald.
 senator who has made good this ses- sion, both in the Senate and as an after dinner speaker is Senator Johnston of Alabama When the occasion requires. he can be earnest, at other times ne Is full of wit and humor.
 At a recent function while speaking ne was asked to name his choice for the presidential nomination of the democratic party. Without hesitation he said; T am for Johnston. Governor Johnston; why shouldn't I be? am Johnston, and was governor myself once. It makes no difference how you spell Johnston, with or without . t. ! am for Johnston"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
RUBE WADDELL JOINS OUTLAW
 LEAGUE TEAM ID PLAY BALL

Philadelphia. May 21.-President Lawson of the Union League of Base ball clubs made this announcement to- day, that "Rube' Waddell, who refused to go to Boston yesterday with the St. Louis league team, has signed coh tract with the Philadelphia team 2- the Union league. 1t Is stated tnfs Waddell will pitch for the team in this city on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

considerable alterations and additions. The private apartments Of the imperial family have been entirely renovated Tn the empire style. To preserve symmetry there has been built for the accommo- dation of the suite an annex with addi- tional rooms for the domestics. An ar- tesian we'll sunk in the park supplies good drinking water. Garages and bar racks have also sprung into existence with the new regime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Golf Players In Contest.

New York May 2l.-rhe first and second match play rounds in the Metropolitan Golf association's annual championship tournament were played today on the links of the Baltusrol club. Short Hills, N. J. Among the survivors are Jerome D. Travis, Mont Clair: Walter J. Travis, Garden City, and Findlay s. Douglas. Nassau. The fast scoring of these three and that of Charles H. Zealy. Weeburg, was feature of the days play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
MISS INA SHEPHERD.
e Columbia State

From the COlufIlDIH Stdte.
 Women are coming into the field of Birmingham News prints a picture of Miss Ina Shepherd and says that she was elected a third time as manager of the Birmingham Clearing House associa- ton. Her figures have always been ac- curate, and the affairs so we'll managed, no change in the office has ever been suggested since she accepted the posi- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
FIohtino the Mountaineers.

Simla, May 21.-The Mohmand moun- taineers are offering a stout resistance to the British punitive expedition under the command of Major General Sir James Willcocks. There was heavy fighting at Umrkill yesterday. Two British officers were killed and one was wounded and score of Sikh troopers were injured. The losses of the Mohmands were over 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Great Crowds comina.

that will attend the reunion will num- Der between 25,O0O and 35,OO0 said Capt. j. L. Darby, adjutant of Camp Hardee. We are expecting about 10000 veterans. The other visitors will include thousands Of sons and daughters of veterans. Of course, thousands of people will come as lookers-on
 'I am hearing from various sections of the south every few days and all the reports indicate great interest in the approaching reunion. It will be. indeed, a great event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
THE ALLOTTED SPAN.

THE ALLOTTED SPAN. Most every day
 A person hears New plans to live A hundred years, But should we live
 That much and OCT, We'd wish we'd died At sixty-four. We'd get enough
 Of this old world And long to see
 Our banners furled Forever in
 A dreamless sleep, Where summer stars Their vigils keep And roses red
 Serenely nod Above the dew
 Besprinkled sod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
General Reyes Welcomed.

Bogota, Columbia, May 21.-Gen. Rafael Reyes, president of the republic, reached here today on his return from trip .o the Caribbean coast and Antiocquia. He vas accorded an enthusiastic welcome by all classes of the population
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
No Chance For This Bill.

Washington, May 2l.-Bils were intro duced in the House today to refund to the states of Missouri, Louisiana, Vir- ginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, money collected from citizens of those states for taxes on cotton for the years 1S63-1Ses, inclusive. The total amount carried by-the bills is s22,S4o,677. There is no possibility of passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

In these soft-drink days apple cider is regaining it's old-time popularity, and it is the apple juice without any sus- picious fayoring. Cider in modera- tion is healthy and refreshing and t is a wonder that it ever took back seat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

A government yard is to build one of the Dreadnoughts that Congress has just authorized It will be in that way an incentive to the building of the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

The gap between Aldrich and Vree- land is something more than alphabet. ical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

It is brave struggle in the breasts of Congressmen when there is a base ball game in Westinghouse struggle lt tween duty and natural propensities. The latter generally win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

The Appalachian forest reserve bill goes over to next session because of the determined opposition of Speaker Cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

The selection of Julius Caesar Bul- LOWS as temporary chairman of the Chicago convention is simply due reso- nant qualities of his mighty voice, that's all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

The gentleman with paper and paper is doing some wonderful sums in classifying delegates elected to the Chicago convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Predatory wealth will be itself again when the campaign collector makes his appearance. Money will talk then with out publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

There are now but two bandwagons left, and of the two the Bryan one is the more popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Times change and men do change with them. The governor of South Carolina, for example, at Washington, said to the governor of North Caro- lima, Let IS conserve the water sup ply" But this was not inconsistent with his earlier remark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

The South Dakota battleship, like the South Dakota divorce, is speedy and effective