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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
"POOR LOVE-" SAID LIFE.

BY Florence Earle Coates.
"Poor Love!" said Life, that hast not
gold,
Nor lands. nor other store, I ween;
Thy very shelter from the cold
Is oft but lowly built and mean"
"Noy, though of rusnes be my bed,
Yet l am rich,' Love said.
Persisted Life: Thrice fond art thou
To yield the sovereign gifts of earth
The victor sword, the laureled brow
For visioned things of little worth"
Love gazed afar with dream-lit eyes,
And answered: NAY, but wise"
yet, Love-" said Life, what can atom
For all the travail os thy years
The yearnings vain, the virgils lone,
The pain, the sacrifice, the tears?'
Soft as the breath breathed from a rose
The answer came: Love knows"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
Travelling Man Assaulted.

Atlanta, September &C. C. Harris, 40
years old, travelling salesman, was found
this morning on Edgewood avenue in this
city, in an unconscious condition with a
serious wound in his head. He was re-
moved to the Grady hospital and up to a
late hour had not regained conscious
ness. No clew to the identity of his as
sailant has been discovered. Robbery is
thought to have been the motive for the
a. uttit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
Drouth in Ohio.

Gallipolis o., September H.-Today
marks the fortieth day without rain in
this section. Much suffering and loss
has been caused. Farmers are driving
stock five and six miles for water. Many
schools in West Virginia districts have
closed and oil operations have had to
cease in some localities owing to the
water famine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
Debs Speaks at Duluth.

Duluth, Mimi, September 21-Eugene v.
Debs, socialist candidate for President,
tonight addressed an audience that taxed
the capacity of the largest theatre and
many ticket holders were unable to gain
admission. He was unsparing in his crit
icism of the two great political parties.
The meeting was preceded by parade in
which 800 men marched after band play
ing 1.-The Marseillaise."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
New Orleans planter Dead.

New Orleans, September 21.-Charles p.
Richardson, one of the best known plant
ers, yachtsmen and clubmen In the
south, died at his home here today after
a short illness. Mr.. Richardson was one
of the most Influential supporters of the
Mardi Gras organizations of this city.
lie was As years old and unmarried The
body will be taken to Jackson, Miss, for
burial
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Have something to taxe with you along
life's way,
Have something woth while to re-
member;
Your dreams of the fture that bloomed
in the May
And died in the snow of December,
Will not have been vail II, enshrined IN
your heart.
They left a reflection of beauty
And taught you, though playing but
proitless part,
To hold to the quest ad your dutyl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The shortage of 81 bills is attributed
to the stream pouring in on Treasurer
Haskell of Oklahoma, but this is a nlfs-
take, for numerous subscriptions are
merged in a check and no 81 bills
are sent away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
Mrs. Braqq Critically III.

New Orleans, September 21.-The con-
dition of Mrs. Elise B. Bragg, widow of
Maj Gen. Braxton Bragg of the Con-
federate army, was unchanged today.
Mrs Bragg is critically i'll and little hope
is held by her physicians for her re.
coyery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The recrudescence of c. w. Morse
the ice king, is giving New York a
subject to talk over. That man simply
will not stay down.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Speaker Cannon's grand viziers are
falling in every direction. ]. Adam
Bede of Minnesota is the latest victim
Of the young progressives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
Postoffice Is Saved.

Paris, September 21-Contrary to cur
rent reports the postofficc was not de-
stroyed by fire last night that wiped out
the Central Telephone building Of Paris.
The postaffice is adjacent to the tele-
phone building, and 1t was stated at one
time the flames had spread to 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

At the age of 81 William Howard
Taft should be strong enough to stand
alone without borrowing any Oyster
Bay strength.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The President has lost all oppor-
tunity to fly with Orville Wright. He
will have to stand now on his subma-
rine record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Colonel Stewart was readyto try Jne
90-mile horseback ride, but the govern
ment would not let him display his
vigor and capacity for service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Sven Hedin spent two years in ex-
ploring Tibet, but he left a great deal
of work for future explorers to do.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

To the last the devoted fans at
home chung to the hope that the home
team would finish with a record of
400.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Low rates of fare and fine exhibits
all along the line will bring tens VI
thousands of visitors to the Alabama
State Fair
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Rich and famous as Nordica is yet
she allows her press agent to work up
for her the old device of stolen Jewels
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

A SCION OF SORROW.
He sought in vain for happiness
To make his life complete,
But only gathered to his heart
The arrows of defeat.
Poor fortunes slave, turn where he
would,
He found the pathway barred;
Nor ever walked with careless tread
In meadows daisy-starred.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
SINGULAR,

1 knew a certain fellow one
OF course you'll want todoubt it
Who took a summer trip shoad
And didn't talk about it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The New York savings banks are
content. They are taking in $1.40 to
every 81 they pay out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
ACCUSTOMED TO It.

1--WE have given him 2S9 degrees of heat.
sire. but he doesn't seem to mind at ALL"
What explanation does he offer?"
asked his Satanic Majesty.
He claims his wife used to make 1t hot
for him."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Hamlet was accounted the greatest
Dane until Battling Nelson appeared
on the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
ON GOOD GRoUNn.

'Are you opposed to the rthless de-
struction of TIMBER"
'Wen, I'm opposed to people chewing
toothpicks.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
A GOOD SAMARITAN.

us he particular frien of yours2"
Yes, indeed. He loanet me cork
screw one day"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
A CRAFTY EDITOR.

A CRAFTY EDITOR.
Although some of the wealthest citi-
zens of Union Springs contributed only
81 each to the democratic campaign fund.
Editor Miles of the Herald contributed
So. Editor Miles is probably out for the
postoffice job at Union Springs.
HER CUTE WAY.
Gertrude is beauty
All her pictures show;
Gertrude had them taken
Twenty years agol
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Hamlet was accounted the greatest
Dane until Battling Nelson appeared
on the scene.
Aeroplanes cost $25, 900, and smash
means dollars as well as lamentable
injuries.
Mr.. Taft got his birthday present
from the state of Maine and he did not
relish it.
These cool nights will yet bring "
the front the scent of buried moth
balls.
Virginia, too, has abolished the gal
lows to make room for the electric
chair
Governor Cummins is ready to use
the primary to pick a senatorial dead
lock.
The Gates finger bowls will never
be popular among his Texas friends.
The young Turks have a strain oil
the bantam rooster in their makeup.
The world at present is chiefly maze
I'D of dust and rainless clouds
Mr.. Bryan's front porch must feel
lonesome-lilze nowadays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Aeroplanes cost s25, 1000, and a smash
means dollars as well as lamentable
injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

In Childhood Land, in Boyhood Land
Life throbbed to a sweet refrain,
AS l walked with the clasp of a mothers
hand
In the byways free from pain.
But the years are fled and dreams are
dead
And I'll never go back again
To small bare room and a trundle bed
And my castles built in Spainl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

AN EXPLANATION.
"Why Is Roosevelt for Taft?'
Don't you know why?"
Cant say that 1 do
Suppose you played a certain role and
made tremendous hit"
I'm listening"
Suppose the gallery howled with de-
light; suppose the balcony and the dress
circle and the boxes and the orchestra
floor responded with a storm of APP
plause."
Yes"
Now, suppose circumstances kept you
off the boards for a while. wouldn't you
like for your understudy to be the sort
of person who would do as you advised,
who never would forget that you had
made him, who never would be able to
initiate any of your stage business and
never would attract more than polite in
terest from the audience?"
Il guess So
well, that's why Roosevelt is for
Taft"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Mr.. Taft got his birthday present
from the state of Maine and he did not
relish it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
NOT COMMITTING HIMsH F.

where did you take vocal les4ns?"
You mean, where did 1 learn I sing?'
Pardon me, 1 asked where yu took
vocal lessons"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

These cool nights will yet bring "
the front the scent of buried moth
balls.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The young Turks have a strain oil
the bantam rooster in their makeup.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The Gates finger bowls will never
be popular among his Texas friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

RIPPLES.
Peanut politics is usually played Il the
gallery.
my life is like a stroll upon te bessh.''
sang Thoreau. A sort of bore walk
no doubt.
They used to say Hearst couldn't make
a speech. Senator Foraker knes bet
ter.
oftentimes chap who is .fight,g the
battles of humanity can't boss hi little
wife.
When President Roosevelt says "Bllyr'
the other person nearly always beows
"Ouchr'
While baseball fanatics get to be re-
some at times the Walt Whitman fa1tic
Is the tiresomest ever. PAUL co.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Governor Cummins is ready to use
the primary to pick a senatorial dead
lock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Virginia, too, has abolished the gal
lows to make room for the electric
chair
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
MILLENNIUM

MILLENNIUM.
Oh what a golden dream of peae.
When every flag is furled
And all the nations battleships
Play tag around the world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

The world at present is chiefly maze
up of dust and rainless clouds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 1927
G street, N. w.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
THE AGE HERALD
e. w. BARRETT. ...........Ed Editor.

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala,
postoffice as second-elass matter under
act OF Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

Mr.. Bryan's front porch must feel
lonesome-like nowadays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

No communication will be published
without its authors name. Rejected
manuscript will not be returned unless
stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22

L. H. Russ and 2. E. Morgan are the
only authorized travelling representa-
tives of The Age-Herald in it's circula-
ton department.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

Advertising pays. Try it.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
ROUTS MOB WITH SMALL GUN.
Ex-Minister Saves Himself a Coat of
Tar and Feathers

POUGHKEEPSIE, \. Y. Aug. 10
Rev. Marvin Jacobs, deposed pastor of
the First Baptist church at Pine Plains
saved himself a coat of tar and feathers
by keeping the mob which visited him
at midnight back at the point of a %
caliber revolver at the home of Mrs
Frank Hustled. Jacobs had been in Pine
Plains collecting for his insurance COM
pany. He was taken i'll, and going 10
the home of Mrs. Hustled. accepted an
invitation TO remain over night.
Some premonition warned Mr.. Jacobs
that there was trouble in the air. and
before retiring he armed himself About
midnight he was awakened by a noise
outside the house. He arose and found
the house surrounded by white-robed
people carrying pots and kettles in which
there was a goodly supply of tar and
feathers Mr.. Jacobs drew his gun and
threatened 10 shoot the first man to
mount the porch. Mrs Hustled appeared
with another gun. and the crowd dis
persed. In their hurry to get out of
gunshot the raiders left their kettles. tar
and feathers scattered all over the lawn.
Mr.. Jacobs and Mrs. Hustled are old
friends.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
ATHLETES REACH HOME
Carpenter Gives His Side of Dispute
with Halswelle in 400 Meter
Run.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Twelve Amer
lean athletes, including John G. Carpen-
ter of Cornell university, who was dis
qualified after finishing first in the 400
meter race, returned to New York today
OH the steamer Majestic. In relating his
version of the much-discussed incident of
the famous race, Carpenter said: Il have
no recollection of having touched Lieut.
Halswelle at all. | feel keenly the in
justice of having been disqualified for al
legged unfair tactics. | did nothing to
warrant my disqualification
Carpenter asserted that he had wit
nesses of the race who would substan-
tate everything he said about the mat
ter. Among others Of the athletes on
board the Majestic were Forrest Smith
son, who won the 110 meter hurdle race
breaking the worlds record: j. A. Rec
tor, who finished second in the 100
meters; Harry Hillman. who finished
second in the 100 meter hurdle; E. T.
Cooke who tied with Gilbert in the pole
vault; W. G. Burroughs of Chicago, and
NJ. A. II. Griffin of Indiana.
That Presid ent Roosevelt will meet
and congratulate the American athletes
who took part in the Olympic games in
London is likely, although the President
cannot be in this city to participate in
the celebration being arranged III their
honor
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
SPERRY SOAPS GEYSER
FLEET OFFICERS SHOWN THERMAL
WONDERS NEAR AUCKLAND.
Americans Take Part in Dedication Cere-
monies of a Maori House in
Interior

AUCKLAND, n. T.. Aug. 13.-Rcar
Admiral Sperry, commander of the
American battleship fleet, and the 200
officers who made the trip into the Maori
country were present yesterday after
noon at the dedication ceremonies of a
Maori house. Later a number of Maori
women guided the American visitors to
witness the Thermal wonders. Admiral
Sperry applied soap to the big geyser-
1t will not erupt OtherwiSe-and the en-
plosion that followed was magnificent
The steamlng water was thrown to a
height of 200 feet
The admiral and the officers with him
entered heartily into the various native
ceremonies. They Wore mats and car
ried i'll their hands ancient weapons of
the Maori tribe
The American rife team suffered de-
feat at the hands of the city Of Auck-
land team owing to the fact that they
have had very little practice in long
distance land shooting
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
PAYS
WRIGHT TRIBUTE
FOR AERO TRIPS
GERMAN NAVIGATOR is GRATIFIED
AT SUCCESS OF AMERICAN
MACHINE.
IMPROVEMENTS WILL COME.
Count Talks on Use of Balloon and
Planes in Time of War Between
Two Nations.
BOTH ARE IMPERFECT AS YET.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Aug. 10
Count Zeppelin made the following state
ment to the Associated Press: Il am
heartily gratifed ut the success obtained
by Wilbur Wright at Lemans, the more
so because | always have considered the
efforts of Americans as greatly advanc-
ing the final solution of the aerial prob
lem. This was so even during the period
when others said that aerial navigation
was all humbug.
Il cannot see however, that Mr.
Wright's success will minimize the util-
ity of my airships. While l readily adj
NIT that the thickness of balloon al
ways must be reckoned with yet the
motor balloon as a means of conveyance
certainly is superior to the acceptance
The aeroplane requires great dexterity
and long practice for successful flight,
While any one can travel on an airShip.
Improvements Will Come.
Il do not mention the inability of the
aeroplane to ascend TO any great altitude
nor its limited scope of action, because
Improvements i'll these respects are only
a question Of time. But let us say. for
instaLce, that in time of war an airship
the position of the enemy. The results
obtained by the aerOplaneists with the
present apparatus would of necessity be
unsatisfactory because it is necessary
for the single person on board the aero
plane TO give his entire attention to the
management of the machine. This work
requires great concentration and leaves
neither time nor opportunity for observa-
ton. On the other hand, Il balloon can
carry n number of persons who can de-
vote all their time to observation.
Both Can Be Destroyed.
Both the aeroplane and the navigable
balloon may perish in a storm or be de-
stroyed by projectles, both are imperfect
as yet.
Il hope Mr.. Wright will continue his
splendid flights. We mean 20 learn as
much as we can from him as he does
from us. We are pulling on same rope
and common experiences will lead to the
accomplishment of our common purpose
In conclusion Count Zeppelin said he
desired to send, through the Associated
Press. his heartiest thanks for the nu-
merous messages of sympathy in the de
structiOn of his balloon received from all
parts of the United States
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
PRESIDENT IS HELD UP.
Roosevelt Caught by Young People Who
Receive Contribution for Local
Hospital.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, Aug. 13-
While playing his morning game of
lawn tennis today President Roosevelt
was surrounded by Il score of young
women and young men on horseback.
wearing on their sleeves white bands
with red crosses. They Informed the
President that they were holding up
people in Oyster Bay and collecting
funds for the benefit of the Nassau hos
pital at Mineola. The leader of the band
then let the President know that he was
their victim. The President quickly pro
duced his contribution. He said he
wished the raiders success in collecting a
large sum Of money for the worthy
cause. The young people all are mem
bers of the Oyster Bay Riding academy
and come from the wealthy families in
the vicinity.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
APPLE GROWERS PLAN A POOL.
Hope to Increase Profits and Lower
Price to Consumer.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, Aug. ia scheme
of huge proportions and of the utmost
interest to the American people, apple
consumers in particular, has been
launched at the Congress of American
Apple Growers, in session at the South
ern hotel. The plan is TO organize all
apple growers for the pooling of their
product. The immediate objects are to
fight the railroads. withdraw patronage
from jObbers or commission merchants.
cheaper the price of apples to the CON
sumner and raise the profit of the grower.
The last object. the growers think, can
be accomplished best by dealing directly
with the public instead of through mid
dlemen.
One part of the plan has to do with
the establishing of apple depots and mar
kethouses in the larger cities of the
country. The depots are to be owned
and controlled by the association. which
will regulate the selling price of apples.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

ed the opportunity of participating in
the ceremonies. Long before the time
set for the exercises to begin, the capitol
grounds had been packed with human
lty. 1t was a veritable sea of faces
that met Mr.. Bryan's gaze as he stepped
to the front of the platform and received
the official word from Henry d. Clayton
of Alabama. that he was Democracy's
choice for the head Of the national tick
ct. AS the Democratic candidate emerged
from the capitol building on to the plat
form in company with Gov. Sheldon,
Clayton Makes Impression.
Mayor f. w. Brown and others of
the committee on arrangements a
mighty cheer went up from the multi
tude which continued for several min
utes. AS soon as Mr.. Bryan was seated.
National Chairman Norman Z. Mack
opened the exercises by calling on Rev
Father John +. Nugent of Des Moines,
Ia, to deliver prayer. Upon its conclu-
sion Mr.. Clayton, as chairman of the
committee on notification, turning to
Mr.. Bryan, made his notification speech
He called attention to the unanimous
action of the Denver convention in max
ing the nomination and declared that
the Democratic party confident of
the righteousness of its cause was de-
termined to rescue the government
from the hands of the despoilers who
nave eAplOlleu IL LOT the DeuelC OF IA
vorites, to the injury of the masses of
the plain people.
The applause which greeted this utter
ance lasted for some time, but it broke
out again with greater intensity when
shortly afterward Mr.. Clayton, looking
Mr.. Bryan squarely III the face and
speaking in Il voice that could be heard
by nearly every one, said: You have al
ways refused to compromise with those
who prosecute the functions of govern
meut for the lust of greed 1t was your
lofty craftsmanship, your unwavering
fidelity. your leffersonian standard of
democracy that induced the representa-
tives of millions Of American free men
unanimously to choose you as their can
didate for the highest office in the
world"
The letter of notification was no less
vigorous than Mr. Clayton's speech. Mr..
Bryan received it with full appreciation
of the Importance of its meaning. The
great crowd at once settled itself down
to hear Mr.. Bryan's words of accept
ance. With a pleased cOuntenance he
surveyed his vast audience and then be
gan his remarks, but he had not pro-
ceeded far when he was interrupted by
cheers the demonstrations continuing at
| intervals throughout his speech.
| Mr.. Kern delivered a short address
and then he and Mr.. Bryan retired TO
| the capitol building where they held a
| public reception and the exercises were
| concluded.