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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Words of Appreciation.

The transportation department of the Southern railway was never so well man. aged, perhaps, as now" said J. R. Ryan. vice president of the Corona Coal and Iron company. That seems to be the testi- mony of all the big shippers. c. H. Ackert, vice president of the Southern, fir charge of operations, was always reck- oned as a transportation official of ex- ceptional resources and capacity, and ;n the recent months when rigid economy was demanded by his company and eff cient freight service was demanded by the public, he has made new high record for himself.
 "It has been a trying time for the rail- roads and MT. Ackert has given ship pers the highest satisfaction. Now that the traffic situation is improving there will be no cause for complaint about car shortage or fair distribution of cars on the Southern. I think it safe to say that even when prosperity comes in full swing again the problem of freight congestion will be worked out with a minimum If friction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Another DreYfuS Incident

Capt Alfred Dreyfus is still per secuted. Zola, who defended him, was 2 novelist of materialistic tendencies. His defense of Dreyfus rendered him unpopular, but at length this was over come, and his body was last week re- moved to the Pantheon. At the pub lie services in connection with the re- burial Captain Dreyfus was shot by M. 'Gregori, a military writer on the Gal ois, which is and long has been an anti-Dreyfus journal. The shots fired did not, however, seriously injure M. Dreyfus, who is now an ex-army officer, a private citizen.
 It is difficult to understand at this distance the Dreyfus issue. The un- fortunate officer was convicted of sell ing military secrets to other nations. At the time this charge arose the in- famous spy system was employed by Italy and Germany and doubtless by some other nations. It is believed this spy system entered into the Dreyfus case. After Dreyfus had spent years at Devils Island the case was re- opened, and he was at length acquitted and restored to the army from which c'heN later resigned. In the depths of z ~nis misery Zola had the bravery to be- fsfriend him.
 c To this day France is divided in opinion, some believing Dreyfus guilty 1. snd some holding him innocent. AS a rule the army considers him guilty. Although acquitted by the courts, he stands today persecuted man in France, where he lives with his wife and children. His family is wealthy, but wealth cannot stay the persecu- tion.
 He stands a solitary figure in a great country, and his loneliness in France is almost as great a punish mept as was the term he served at Dkyils Island. As time goes on the Weight of intelligent opinion inclines ih his favor, but in the French army Sentiment remains practically un- 4hanged. He is imprisoned and yet is free. He stays in France, and while he stays there he will be sad figure. victim perhaps of militarism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
AS THINGS ARE.

Thomas l.. Mason, in Success Magazine
 It was evening in the great west. the golden sun had gone down over the cornfields and all was silent.
 Maria, what did you do with that Rubens that came today?"
 T hung it up In the art gallery, nex, to the Rembrandt"
 That's right. How about that new balloon we ordered?"
 "We got a wireless today from the factory, saying it wouldn't be ready until next week."
 "Uml That will give one of them chauffeurs of ours an excuse to be idle. Couldn't get any of them chaps to help with the hay. How is the new French car acting?"
 Fine But I had to telephone for new set of tires"
 Did that consignment of govern ment bonds come?"
 Yes"
 And how about that first folio edi- tion of Shakespeare?"
 That's here."
 And then the Kansas farmer. remov ing his evening clothes and putting on his overalls, went out on the estate and locked up for the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Buildind. .Actiuitv-

While riding out to Fairview today on the rear platform of South Ensley car 1 counted 15 buildings in course of construction and just being completed" !" said visitor to Birmingham yesterday
 Most of these are substantial cottages and am told that large proportion of them are being built by the owners for homes
 There is no evidence of business de- pression in this. Most of the people who Will occupy these cottages, am told, are employees of manufacturing concerns in the district and the confidence thus evidenced in the future oi the community is inspiring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

the Law and Order league will object to this. Give the veterans the keys to the city and everything they need to make this the happiest event of their de- clining years. Enforce the laws with others but give to them all they desire.
 As a matter of fact the result in Geor- gia is a clear indication of the change in sentiment of the people of the south against cratic legislation and reform run riot. It was not only slap at those who would tear corporations limb from limb and destroy those who have and are acquiring wealth; but at the prohibi- ton law existing. which was made pos sible by many voting for 1t who did not believe in 1t, but so voted purely as an appeal to the populace. These same would not be a party to enforcing it, and are now prepared to vote against it when the time comes.
 Indeed the great masses of the people are for honesty in everything. The dem agogue may fool them one time, or even twice. but he cannot fool them all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Senator Bankhead.

United States Senator John H. Bank head spent yesterday in Birmingham. He las not only fully regained his health put the scores of friends who greeted him said he was looking better than at any time fin recent years.
 I am looking forward with keen pleas ure to the Confederate reunion" said the senator, land will spend next week ,n Birmingham, mingling with the old vets"
 Asked what he thought of the result Of the Georgia primary Senator Bank head replied that the lesson was plain. It meant, he said. a protest against rad lcal policies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Reunion Decorations.

Saturday was very busy day with mer- chants who deal in reunion decoration goods. The rush reminded one of the day before Christmas.
 Flags of all sizes-Confederate and Union-were in great demand. It has been generally remarked that on some of the large buildings there Is an absence of Con federate designs. As the reunion is in honor of the Confederate veterans the proprietors naturally call for the stars and bars. While sectionalism Is com- pletely and forever obliterated the Con federate flag should wave everywhere in Birmingham this week. Display both fags-the Confederate colors and the colors of the United States. Both look well side by side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Is published far and wide. That is why the Associated Press and the army of special correspondents scat tered it broadcast over a populous country. It should prove an incentive to similar action on the part of others, and perhaps 1t will The world honors Florence Nightingale, who is still liv- ing at the age of 90 years, and no doubt the world of the three sisters will honor them also in like degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
T HIS is to be great week in Bir-
 R mingham. With the possible ex-
ception of Richmond the

ception of Richmond the Old Confederate Veterans will be given the most royal welcome they have had since the reunions began.
 Birmingham is prosperous city, and every citizen will do his part toward the comfort and happiness of the veterans with us.
 l hope everyone will keep open house and take in and nourish every old soldier who comes by. The old gentlemen who did their glorious part in the sixties are accustomed to their mug of ale or their grog So let us not be too strict in the enforcement of our prohibition law while they are here. Don't permit anyone to sell them drinkables, but it is the duty of the committee having their camp in charge and of the citizens generally, to see that those of them who want or need their grog shall have it when they want it and not have to get it in a sneakng manner.
 Make the old heroes comfortable in every way. I do not believe either the sheriffs office, the police department or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

A woman has three great ambitions one to wear fashionable clothes; the oth- CT two to be in society.
 Even when a man can save 75 cents hy fixing leak in the plumbing himself he can spoil a $50 suit of clothes doing it. There's nothing that proves how careless a man Is about figures like the way ne can get old enough to be his elder sisters grandfather if they live long enough.
 When girls hair isNso red she couldn't get lost in the night, that's the time 70 call her slightly blonde and get a reputa- tion with her for being a man who al- ways tells the truth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT TODAY'S EVENTS
 AND THE FUTURE OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Like in Georgia we shall see an upheaval in Alabama next time. We saw full inc dications of it in our recent comparatively unimportant primary.
 The people of Alabama are tired of demagogy. They want to build up the state. the manufacturing corporations. the railroads, the merchants and the farmers. and next time they will put conservative business men in office.
 The wave which swept Alabama two years ago is no longer a pillow of im- portance and few there are who shall care to ride on the platform in future which caused that wave.
 Believing that the tide has turned and that Alabama as state is to nurture industries the corporations in the Bir- mingham district have taken on new life. Every furnace and plant Is starting up. new ones are being constructed and there is spirit of building activity here not seen before in two years.
 Those who buy now and hold will buy well. So thinks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Tenancy on American Farms

When the last census was taken two-thirds of the 6,000,000 farms in tiSS>country were titled by owners, and pne-thEd by tenants. As lands rise in value tS>ancy increases, particularly within driNHg distances of cities. Tenancy has Dsen. too. feature of southern farming eyer since the re- turn of peace after the civil war. The percentage of tenants would be large ly lessened if the south had no larger percentage of tenants than the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
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have that printed across the> top of his business stationery. Whoever heard of poet who could hold down good job? It is never a mistake to tell a woman she wears No. shoe, even when she wears No. 6.
 When a girl is well dresed she is apt to wear a smile to fit the scenery.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

John Hays Hammond is making a South African raid on the vice pres idency, and he may land the plum. He wants it for the same reason that a baby wants a rattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Chairman Sheehan, who managed the Parker campaign in 1904, explodes the New York Worlds roorback in reference to slush contribution from Thomas Fortune Ryan to Nebraska democrats. There was none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Don't fail to hear Polk Miller and Tom Booker, old school Virginians They will give joint entertainment at the Jefferson theatre Tuesday night In "Old Times Down In Dixie"-song and story-they are inimitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Congress has adjourned, but the Congressional Record has not It comes out daily with speeches inter- larded with / applause" Laughter" and the like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

John Hays Hammond is a remarka- ble patriot, for he gives up $500,0OO job to take a $12,000 one. Why so much unselfshness in this age and day of the world?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
BILLBOARD GOSSIP.

Heard about the latest romance?"
 NO. tell me about it."
 "A man in a clothing advertisement fell in love with a corset girl, but street came btween them.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

After serving nine consecutive terms, Congressman Hull of Iowa has been turned down in a square primary fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Justice Harlan has entered upon his 18th year, and he remains represen- tative of the Plain People in or out of court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
WHERE THE TROUBLE LIES.
A SHORT LESSON.

A SHORT LESSON. The chap who should Be on the shelf Is wise who keeps
 It to himself. Your weakest points Conceal from view, Don't let the world Get wise to you. Two-thirds of those Who seem to be So great are just
 Like you and me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Fairbanks was nearer the presi- dency when that horse went over back ward than he will get through any action of the Chicago convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Tourists who are across seas next fall can write home for more money and the expense will be but cents a letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

The motor racers are in Siberia, probably up to their hubs in snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

If there are June brides there must be June bridegrooms, but no one ever mentions them even incidentally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Senator La Follette's 1812-ho speech is to be issued fors hammock reading this summer. It induces sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Dealers in reunion decoration goods were as busy Saturday as if it had been Christmas eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Nearly everybody is decorating. On Monday there should not be a single exception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
WHEN SHE MEANS YES.

"A woman's no means yes,' they say"
 ''Still, when she says yes in the matter of hat it saves time to take her at her word"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
SLUMBER TIME.

After the dawn comes evening, Pillows of cloud in the west; After the day comes darkness, After the toll comes rest. Stars in the heavens are, glowing, Silence rules over the deep;; Nights sweet repose Is wooing, Wooing the world to sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

The tunneled streets of Chicago may prove too weak to hold up the Taft bandwagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

That horse is the only living creature that ever took fall out of Theodore Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

New York city should send its cleo tion judges and clerks to school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

The barkeeps and the scientists agree in saying that the world IS dry ing up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

When the Coal Barons leave the cellar all should be on hand to cele- brate the event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Yes, there will be a record-breaking crowd, and all the visitors will be among friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Peary cannot make dash because he is anxiously awaiting funds. There are others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Governor Chamberlain of Oregon Is a winner that republican pluralities cannot squelch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

Oklahoma's star, the 46th, will be officially added to the flag on the Fourth of July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

The directoire gown was worn in $50 B. C., and for that matter almost by Eve herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
GOOD RADIANCE.

Widow Guinness, if she's dead
 Who would care to weep her? Such females we greatly dread Let the devil keep her!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

King Alfonso and the stork seem to be pulling together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
A CANADIAN POET.
le Washington Eerald.

From the Washington Eerald
 It was only the other day that Canada was called on to mourn the loss of one of her best known poets, pr. Drummond. and now she has had to regret the loss Of another, perhaps equally as great, If not so well known, pr. Eonore Frechetta. Dr. Frechette was nearly 69 years old when he died. He was born in Lewis. and studied at the Quebec seminary and at Nicolet college. He was called to the bar .n 1864, but he deserted the law for jour- nalism, and worked for some time )n newspapers in Chicago. Politics attracted him for a season, and in 1874 he sat for Lewis in the Canadian parliament He was a candidate in 1878 and again in 1882, and his defeat is attributed to the fact that his residence in the United States had made him an advocate of an- neyation, with which views his consttu- ents did not agree. But, after editing newspapers, practicing law, and following Iolitcs. Dr. Louis Honore F'rechette found his true metier in verse. Always the Muse had called him. even as a college lad, and the first of his eight or nine "|D'NS O' Lshed in 1863. Two of his books-'Les Fieurs Boreales' and Les Neige"-were crowned by the French academy. It was his distinction in letters that made Dr. Frechette an officer of the academy, lau- leate of the Institute of France, knight of the Legion of Honor, companion Of Michael and George, president of the Royal Society of Canada and the Cana dian Society of Arts, member of various learned societies in Europe, and doctor fpro honoris causa) of three universities Dr. Frechette translated into French for the use of Canada MT. Howels "Chance Acquaintance" Cables "Old Creole Days and other books. He wrote plays, and he wrote in English nearly as well as in French.
 CLAY AND THE SALARY GRAB. Henry Beach Needham in Success Maga-
 zine.
 Quinn said an old member one day. I heard you worrying about the mileage. Did you ever hear the story of Clay and the salary grab?'
 " No I replied.
 When Clay was Speaker he contin- ued, along aboit 1S16 the crowd raised their salaries to s1500 year. There was a great howl all over the country, and when Clay reached home in Kentucky, he found old one-armed John Pope, Fed eralist out after his scalp to beat the band, and all the Clay adherents ominous- ly silent. Worried and anxious Clay sought out his old barber, who had al- ways been enthusiastic in his advocacy and who happened to be an Irshman. "I trust I may count on your hearty sup port as usual?' Clay asked. Faith. MT. Clay' said the Irish barber, 'I think I shall vote at this time for the man who can get but one hand into the treasury"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
DEUcED HARD WORK.

"Cholly looks fatigued this morning.
 Yes, the poor fellows man is sick and | he had to dress without any assistance l whatever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
DON'T YOU THINK so?

DON'T YOU THINK SO? Sing song of happy Sdays, Be a cheerful wight; Optimism surely pays When you work it right. Say goodbye to discontent, Learn to wear a smile; Life with love and laughter plenl Is well worth your while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
VAIN REGRET

I'll never list to great applause And all of that Because I'm far from handy with A baseball bat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
REPLIES.

AS a rule, cats don't ride in catboats.
 The shade of Darius Green-"Well, swami
 "Rockefeller Is fine man." says Car dinal Logue. MT. Rockefeller ought 70
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
THE BEST MONTH OF ALL.

THE BEST MONTH OF ALL. Singing songs to June, All the poets join; Happy hearts in tune, Loves the only coin. Singing songs to June, Roses on her brow; Trilling late and soon, Every bird on bough. Singing songs to June Iris a pleasant task; Just to live in June
 Is enough to ask!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
.ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
WHEN YOU'VE LEARNED TO PLAY
 THE GAME.

WHEN YOU'VE LEARNED TO PLAY
 THE GAME. You'll forget the art of signing Over dreams that won't come true And you'll struggle on, defying All the worst that fate can do; And, though evil fortunes scatter Cherished plans beyond reclaim, Such mishaps won't really matter When you've learned to play the game. Though your days be days Of trouble And your nights be nights of pain, And with years your cares redouble- Life Itself a sad refrain, You will elinch your jaws the tighter, Holding only self to blame, And though whipped. you'll be a fighter When you've learned to play the game. Should the world deny its favor And conspire to keep you down, You will only be the braver- Wear the cross without the crown: And while others tears are bitter Where the funeral pyres flame, You will scorn to be quitter When you've learned to play the game
 WHERE THE TROUBLE LIES. "It is quite a fad nowadays to abuse millionaires"
 "Yes. but feel sometimes like defend irg the millionaires."
 Do you really?"
 'T do. They wouldn't be bad lot If they could only make their money be- have"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
MERELY A SCRAP.

'"rhe coroner sat on Smithkins this morning and"
 Good gracious! didn't know he was deadi'
 And told Smithkins to take it back or he would punch his face.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

REPLIES. And has he any qualifications which fit him for the responsible position of vice 2resident?'. 'Indeed he has. He can lay corner stone with more grace than any other ican in seven states"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-02
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-02

uone VINO SSa.
"0h! ohw
"0ur quarrel has now lasted FOR nine
teen years. 10 not wish to continue q
style of life which my wife might con
slider not exactly comfortable. and
therefore am come TO propose 4
change IN the mode OF the combat
One of my friends has at Neullly au
Enclosure planted With trees, surround
cd by walls with two doors. one at
each end At the hour agreed we VIII
10 TO the tnclosur separately. armed
With our two holster pistols, to take q
single shot with each We Will Try
which can find the other, and whoever
catches sight of the other shall fire"
That's n droll idea"
"Ten o'clock on Thursday morning
will that dog"
Agreed. Adleu TN Thursday"
They were punctual nj their render
vous, and as soon as they were inside
the lnclosure they sought each other
cautiously. They advanced slowly
cooked pistols Ia their hands. eye on
the watch ana ear all attention AZ
the turn Of an alley they perceived
each other They threw themselves
behind n couple of trees and waited.
At last Dupont resolved to act, lie
waved the tail of his coat just outside
the tree which protected him: then he
protruded his arm, drawing Il back in
stantly. Immediately a bullet sent a
large piece OF the bark flying. Four.
nier had lost 4 shot.
After time Dupont recommended the
same maneuver on the opposite side Of
the tree trunk without. however. draw.
Ing bis adversary's fire. Then. holding
his hat in his hand, he displayed 1t
as far as the brlm. In twinkllng the
hat was blown away. Fortunately
there was no head inside 1t. -Four
nier therefore. had wasted his second
bullet,
Dupont then sailed from his fortress
and marched up to his opponent. who
awaited him in the attitude of brave
man for whom there Is no further
hope When Dupont was close to him
he said; Il can kill you II | llke--it ia
my right and my privilege but can.
not fire az human creature In cold
blood spare your life"
"As You please"
Il spare you today. but you clearly
understand that | remain the master
OF my own property. of which | allow
you the provisional enjoyment. If ever
you give me any trouble. if ever you
try to pick quarrel with me, shall
take the liberty of reminding you that
| am the lawful owner of a couple OF
bullets specially designed to be lodged
in your skull and we will resume the
affair exactly at the point where
think proper to leave 1t today"
So ended duel begun In 1894 and
finished in 1S13.-Chambers' Journal.