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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
From the London Evening News.

From the London Evening News.
 NN ITH the Swedes exercise, gym \N nastc exercise, not mere walk
 w ing. is a religion. The very criminals under sentence must have If, and therefore full instructions for daily gymnastics are posted even in the con- demned cell. As soon would they think of depriving a malefactor of his Bible as of his days order.'' Grown folk must have it. and therefore the gymnasiuins spring up as thick as mushrooms. The children must have it. therefore, when the state has done all that it can for them physically private associations take them up. Free skating rnks and tobog- gan slides-even free toboggans ard skates for the skateless-are provided less with the end of giving the children joy than of promoting that fetish of the Swedish soul-public health. Associations for outdoor games take charge of the pub lie playgrounds, organizing so-called ped agogic games that are not only uproar- ing fun but develop. swiftness, precision and nerve. With government aid, these societies send teachers of games to all the common schools and the children are turned loose in the open air every day for a short romp. We use these Swedish games in our gymnasiums and in such of the public schools as can command the space. Why not use them out of doors and make them universal?
 The Swedish government itself takes splendid care of the muscles of it's little citizens. Every school child in the king dom is under bonds to learn to swim, un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Publicity of Campaign Funds

Congressman Mccall of Massachu- sets has laid before Congress simple publicity bill confined to elections for presidential electors and representa- tives. The bill requires national or congressional committees to select a chairman and treasurer at the outset. The treasurer is to keep an account of all moneys received or paid out by any member, with the names of donors and mode of disbursement, and vouchers are required for all payments over $10. Violations of the act are made punish able by fine or imprisonment, or both.
 The tariff beneficiaries will oppose this bill offered by a Massachusetts republican, for they expect to control the coming election with money. The trusts and magnates will slyly oppose the bill, but still it may go through if MT. Mccall can get it out of the com mittee that holds it.
 It does not provide for publicity, but 1t preserves the facts, and this may lead to publicity The people will have to take what the magnates and stand patters will permit them to have, and the Mccall bill may be the best that can be pulled out of republican Con gress, and even this simple bill may be rejected. Watch it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
CAMPING OUT WINS WOMEN.

From the New York Press.
 Women are coming more and more to realize that in outdoor life all burdens are forgotten temporarily and camping out, which used to be a mode of holi- day making confined to man, is becoming popular with his sister. The secretary of the Association of Cycle Campers in Eng land says the club has increased steadily in membership. We have a woman S committees" he says, land women stew ards are appointed at official camps to assist women campers who are new to the delights of camping out. Our kit con- sists of tent, poles, waterproof ground sheet, blanket, down quilt, stove and cooking utensils, and it can all be carried on an ordinary bicycle''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
WHY MEN ARE BALD.

To the Editor of the Boston Herald:
 s Badness has been attributed to "the heat in yorr hat; and this recalls to my mind my carly observations on this
 topic, esrecially as to the cause of pre-
 mature badness so to say. though in
 fact under normal conditions we should never become bald. Thirty-odd years ago I was bothered with hy head feeling hot and uncomfortable under my tile, for was then wearing that absurd head piece right along. had to be con stantly lifting it to relieve the oppres- sion caused by it. After while l had an idea that it was the heat and lack
 of ventilation. and I began to punch
 holes first in the top, and then, as that
 didn't seem to effect anything. in the sides; and still later in front and rear n # the rim. Lc |. pursuld my nvestiga-
 tions, I began to make the holes larger
 and put in more of them. Later on,
 ans. when nay shiny silk beaver began to, look something like a pumpkin strainer,
 I tumbled to the fact that it wasn't
 question of ventilation at all, practical
 lv. hut of the restriction about the head,
 which prevents the free flow of the
 blood in the capillary blood vessels of
 the scalp from the crown down; hence
 congestion that practically burns out the
 roots of the hair, so to speak; the arteries take the blood freely to the top of the head, and in the absence of any restric-
 ton as above indicated, the head would remain cool and comfortable and there
 would be no badness If, at the start, any one had given me the thought that
 women are practically never bald. and
 tlat this is because they wear their hats
 merly resting on the top of their heads, it would have saved me lot of bother and great deal of hair. You have
 doubtless noticed that it is only above
 and down to the point where the hat
 binds on the head that badness appears.
 Young men of 25 or 30. with top head
 like a billiard ball, have all their hair
 around the head below the band
 Something like 20 years ago con-
 tributed an article to the Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette on "A Bald and Tooth Less Race" in which went into this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
OPPORTUNITY.

By John J. Ingalls. Master of human destinies am II Fame, love and fortune on my footsteps
 wait
 Cities and fields I walk; penetrate Deserts and seas remote, and passing by Hovel and mart and palace-soon or late I knock unb.-den once at every gate. If sleeping, wake-if feasting, rise before turn away. It is the hour of fate And they, who follow me, reach every
 state
 Mortals desire, and conquer every foe Save death; but those who doubt or hesi-
 tate,
 Condemned to failure. penury and woe,s Seek me in vain, and uselessly implore; I answer not, and return no more"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Reunion Crowds.

''Ali indications point to heavy pas- senger traffic in June on account of the Confederate reunon,' said J. J. Fuller Of Atlanta, assistant general passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, who spcnt yesterday in this city. Our road will do a large share of the reunion business Crowds are coming to Birmingham- from Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia. I think this will be one of the most largely attended reunions ever held"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
WORLDS HEALTHIEST RACE

less, as is rarely the case, the school house is too far from any water.
 AS for the formal gymnastics in Swed- ish schools, it is very serious affair; for it Is body building The bodies of English boys and girls are not "built,' they just grow.
 The rugged children of Sweden are a convincing recommendation of the na- tional method. In agility, poise and grace, to say nothing of physical stamina, they are far in advance of our school children. A bigger investment in scientific physical training in the schools would pay divi- dends in the shape of steadier nervous organization. a sounder physique.
 When Swede has got his body built he does not leave off there. What the club is to an English business man, the gymnasium is to the Swede. He takes exercise suited to his age to keep in con- dition; or if not up to the mark, puts into the nearest gymnasium for repairs. The movement cure and massage-these are his substitutes for drugs. Headaches, liver complaints, nerves, dyspepsia are all treated, at least partially, by active or passive gymnastics.
 Medical gymnastics after the Swedish model are more and more coming into favor with English physicians. But mid- dle aged English people have lot to learn about the therapeutic value of exer- else. It keeps off fatty degeneration; it keeps off age. Look at the Swedes-their clean skins: their fresh color, their free- dom from surplus weight. Look at their mortality rate-the lowest in the civilized world!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
To Begin Work Soon.

'1n about two weeks we will begin work on MT. Woodward's 16-story of flee building on First avenue, adjoining the Brown Marx" said John Griffith of the firm of John Griffith & Sons. the street frame contractors All the old buildings on the site have been vacated except the one occupied by the Postal Telegraph company.
 we will pull down the buildings ad- joining the Postal and begin excavating before the telegraph company moves; but in short time the entire site will be cleared. The work once started there will be no stopping until the new skyscraper is completed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
OPPORTUNITY.

GA reply.) By Judge Walter Malone They do. me wrong who say 1 come no
 nlore
 When once knock and fail to find you
 in For every day I stand outside your door, And bid you wake and rise to fight and win.
 away; Weep not for golden ages on the wane; Each night I burn the records of the day; At sunrise every soul is born again. Laugh like a boy at splendors that have
 sped; To vanished joys be blind, and deaf and
 dumb My Judgments seal the dead past with its dead, But never bind a moment yet to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Woman Blown To Pieces.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April "A report reached here tonight from the target range of the 12th cavalry regiment, near Varnell, Ga, that a woman whose name could not be learned, was blown to pieces there today. Details are lacking. but it is said a4member of family living near the range gathered a bucket full of cartridges and placed them in a stove. a terrific explosion followed. the woman being strr-k by many bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
THREE DISTINCT EARTHQUAKE
 SHOCKS OCCUR IN ARIZONA

Bisbee, Ariz., April 7.-Three dis tsnct earthquake shocks were felt at Douglass during last night. The first was at o'clock, the second two hours later and the third and most severe at . o'clock this morning. The district between Fronteras and Douglass ap- peared to be the center of the earth quake. Houses in Douglass trembled uoticeably during the last shock and the little town of Fronteras was thrown into a panic. Workmen in the Pilaries mine at Pilaries thought an, explosion or cave-in had occurred and hurried from the mine. No damage is known to have been done by the quake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press girl wants you to admire her eyes even if they are mostly sspectacles
 The more there isn't any reason for it. the happier woman can be about it.
 A man can ask girl to marry hm without ever knowing he did it until she accepts him.
 There's something about a woman s birthdays that seems to make her age run backward.
 A good thing about losing your money is all the senseless things you don't do any longer because you can't pay for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Commercial Traveller Optimistic.

While my sales this season have not been as large as they were in the spring of 1907, have no reason to complain" said a commercial traveller representing a New York shoe house.
 Business has been really better than I had expected, and I am greatly encour- aged by the hopeful talk of country mer- chants. A fine summer trade is predicted, and the general feeling is that fall busi- ness will be equal to last years rush. Prosperity will return to stay for a good, long period"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Carpenters Murderous Work.

New York, April T-After firing three shots at members of his family tonight, two of which took effect and wounding his wife and daughter, Robert Raaben-. bach, carpenter, fired a bullet into his own temple and was taken to the Presby terian hospital in a dying condition. Raul benbach, it is alleged, quarreiled with his wife when he arrived home late and she refused to get out of bed and prepare something for him to eat Neither of the two women is seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
 Peoria Did Not Vote.

Peoria, Ill., April 7.-Peoria county split on the local option issue today. Eight townships went dry and six wet The city of Peoria did not vote on the option issue. In the city of Peoria five demo- cratic and three republican aldermen were elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

tcric at length, alon.: with the special cause of decaying teeth, viz: lack of teeth exercise. The teeth in order to be nourished and kept in sound condi- tion must have their natural exercise hard chewing and enough of it; other wise the dentists get the benefit. Eoft bread and the cereals and vegetable mushes offer no resistance and the or- dinary diet calls for no chewing worthy of the name. c. E. P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
q don't know. but think it must have
 been a Pullman porter"

q don't know. but think it must have been a Pullman porter" TELEPHONE GIRLS ROMANCE Conscientious Carrie always tried to do her best; Never lost her temper-she was differ ent from the rest: Carrie was "central,s with a voice of sweetest tone, And that is why Miss Carrie has a cot tage of her own.
 Portland oregonian. When Mrs. Carrie she became she didn't quite forget; She took her low, sweet voice along and has it even yet. But If hubby's just a little slow to an- swer to her call She can jar him with a voice that cracks the paper on the wall
 Chicago Tribune. Conscientious Carrie in. a cottage?-That is strange. 1 thought she married Millionbones who murmurs, Keep the change" According to the dope" she ought to be a lady grand, With costly clothes upon her back and diamonds on her hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The Duke of Portland's St. Simon lion earned for his owner $1, 800, ,000 before he died, thus creating new record among horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The tears of the departing habitues of the Old Fifth Avenue hotel are not tears that will tug at the heartstrings of the plain and honest people of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

There was sulphur in the mud bath and in the admiral's speech, and the
 commander of the battleship fleet came out much improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

. The standpatters really want Can non in the White House, Dalzell in the Senate as vice-president, and Serene Payne in the speakers chair in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
AROUND THE COUNTRY

Boston Globe: With Reuterdahl and Bob Evans both ashore, the fleet must be a mighty quiet sort of outfit just now
 Atlanta Constitution They killed a poet in Haiti recently. But this time it was according to law He wasn lynehed.
 l Syracuse Herald. The President sent a floral tribute yesterday to the funeral of "Bim. the Button Man Yes, this IS still a republic
 Beaumont Enterprise: Ex-President Cleveland says. Our people need rest but between baseball and politics they are not likely to achieve it. New York Telegram: Paragraphers will cease poking fun at Walter Wellman pending investigation of the statement that the North Pole has moved.
 Knoxville Sentinel: The Kaiser is prov ing that he is a lightning change artist, when it comes to making up his mind as to who is most acceptable as ambassador from America.
 Portland Telegram: Evelyn Nesbit Thaw refers to a woman who is said to be her double as "an actress or some thing' Evelyn has a charming assurance which notoriety does not diminish.
 New Orleans Item: An incendiary fire at Lynchburg, Va, is now attributed to Kentucky riders. Will it become neces- sary for the adjoining states to estab- fish d shotgun quarantine against the night-riding epidemic?
 Houston Post: A New York theatrical critic says the Anna Held kiss is simply a smack of anarchy" In order to en- rage the paragraphers, we will state that more or less riotousness is usually to be expected of an Anna kissed
 New York Telegram: Berlin professor says he can prove that one fly walking over his breakfast plate left in it's tracks one million germs and eleven specific diseases. If the professor is as smart as all that, why doesn't he teach the flies to wipe their feet before they come into the house?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

We will forget all about the free boards and the armor belt when we get the official records of the target prac- tice at Magdalena bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Miss Helen Gould has been compelled to reduce her charities, but Mme. Anna has no intention of reducing her ex- penditures to French noblemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Robert J. Burdett, the old-time hu- morist, retired to pulpit, but his son, Robert J. Burdett, Jr., is coming before the country treading in his fathers original footsteps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Theodore Shonts is trying to stand Up to his ducal son-in-law, but he is not paying his numerous debts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
shriner Elected Mayor.

St. Joseph, Mo, April IA. P. Clayton, democrat, one of the most prominent shriners in America, was elected mayor today by 273 votes over l.. O. Weakley, republican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Prince Helie would be an undesirable brother-in-law in the Gould family and an undesirable citizen anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The Cannon-Dalzell coterie are not pressing to a vote a bill requiring the publicity of campaign contributions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Prince de Sagan bears up well, wor- ried as he is about both love and money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The April frosts have not killed a single peach, and some other scheme of destruction will have to be devised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Emperor William has lost the conf dence of the standpatters, for he wob- bled dreadfuIIy in the Hill incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Prince Helie's fortune consists of great expectations and deferred bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Academic tariff revision is rampant, but actual revision is matter of the dim uncertain future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The Kaiser has expedited at any rate the ratification of Ambassador Hills nomina ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The latest injunction in Ohio is directed against the cackling of geese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The true fan is counting on his fin gers the number of days before base ball begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

International diplomacy is difficult and international matrimony is a plumb nuisance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Bryan are sup posed to be planning how the furniture Is to be arranged in the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
HIS AIM IN I,IFH.S

'If you are not careful you will get yourself talked about''
 Good heavens, manl Don't you know that I am an actor?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
ADDRESS TO HYPoCRITEs.

ADDRESS TO HYPOCRITES. No man alive is free from faults, Nor lives unblacked by sin, Though all hls years be consecrate Sweet heavens smile to win. Therefore, the scorn of hypocrites Who preach but practice not, And wear cloak no eye can pierce An unforgiving lot, Is doubly hard for US to bear We simple mortals who Are not nfallible and oft Are wrong .n what we do. Intolerance and bigotry Have done the devil proud, And bated martyrs at the stake Before a tauntng crowd. In these late days we do not burn For difference of creed, But woe betide the wight who fails In any word or deed. The carping critics dog his steps Until he falls and dies; No doubt, for all his sufferings, Translated to the skies Good friends, it doth behoove us>all To cherish one the other, And peep into our own false hearts Before we damn a brother.
 THE PRuNE PRECINCT. There is one street in Birmingham where, at the hour of o'clock in the evening the odor of fried ham and scram- bled eggs may be smelled for ten blocks. It is known as the Boulevard of Board ing Houses.
 PRISCILLA. On Sunday morn Priscilla trips Demurely out to church. Though close behind the. devil slips, She leaves him in the lurch. Be silent worldsl Priscilla prays, Devotion in her air. Though gossipy on other days, A saint she seemeth there. Anon she bows her lovely head, charming sight to see. 'Twould wake the fires, in hearts long
 dead,
 Of love and charity.
 ALIMONY IS TIGHT. "Do you feel the effects of the hard times, Mrs. Millions?''
 1es, indeed! I'm afraid my husband and I won't be able to arrange our di vorce this year,
 THE BRIDE CROP. Cupid's ever on the go,
 Yet, he has good reason.
 This, as every one should know,
 Is his busy season.
 AS A RULE What is the difference between breeze and a draught?' "A doctors bill"
 UP AND ON.
 Let's say boodbye to trouble,
 To sorrow and to pain,
 And should our cares redouble,
 We'll sing this glad refrain Along the path to glory
 For every heart that breaks, A soul next morning early
 In Paradise awakes'
 LOOK AT HIS FINE HOME. "Who first said, 1t pays to be polite ?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

The get-rich-quick gents introduced the pay-as-you-enter scheme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
About Persons.

MT. o. c. Simmons is here from Chicago and expects to locate in Birmingham for the purpose of buying lumber for the northern markets.
 J. Perry Greene of Columbus, Ga., is at the Morris.
 J. A. Lusk of Guntersville is at the Morris
 MT. and Mrs. L. w. Scoville have re- turned from Indian Spring, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Syracuse Herald. The President sent floral tribute yesterday to the funeral or "Bim. the Button Man" Yes, this IS still a republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
HELL D.

When the prince a-wooing came Mister Thompson was his name,
 As you know.
 But the secret soon leaked out That de Sagan was about,
 As you know.
 Since that day we've had no rest. Papers published east and west Have exploited Heiie's quest,
 As you know.
 Never has he tackled work And his boast has been to shirk,
 As you know.
 Now tis very plain to see, From his life in gay Farce,
 As you know,
 That de Sagan isn't fit,
 Though man of pleasing wit And he ought to get the mitt,
 AS you know.
 REPLIES. It takes a man with a brave heart to cut his own salary. April wept. "The poetry written about me would make anybody weep" she said.
 "Come. laugh with mer sings a merry poet What's the joke? Just because man can operate spot light is no sign that he can play Ham let"
 A woman will always like man who lies about her looks. We have sneaking suspicion that the star-eyed blonds of Rickety Richmond use belladonna. ]. solar plexus blow has been dealt Birmingharh's s clubs for the promotion of Literature and art" Some people don't believe in progress! Chancellor Day says heaven is a good place to go. We have heard it recom- mended. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
THE PRUNE PRECINCT.

There is one street in Birmingham where, at the hour of 6 o'clock in the evening the odor of fried ham and scram- bled eggs may be smelled for ten blocks. It is known as the Boulevard of Board ing Houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Atlanta Constitutions They killed a poet in Haiti recently. But this tune 1t was according to law. He wasn lynched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Boston Globe: With Reuterdahi and Bob Evans both ashore, the fleet must be a mighty quiet sort of outfit just now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Beaumont Enterprises Ex-Presldent Cleveland says Our people need rest but between baseball and politics they are not likely to achieve it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

New York Telegram Paragraphers will cease poking fun at Walter Wellman pending investigation of the statement that the North Pole has moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

What simple thief brags of his own attaint?
 Comedy of Errors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 142l G street. N. W.