davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Roosevelt lndorsed.

Cincinnati, February S-Hailed as "a
greater force for righteousness than all
the preachers in the world" Theodore
Roosevelt and his policies, as expressed
in his recent message to Congress, were
indorsed by the Methodist Minister'S as
ISOLATION of this city today at a meeting.
Resolutions setting forth the opinion of
the ministers were adopted after long de-
bate on the propriety of the association
taking action Only one voice was raised
against the resolutions themselves and
only one vote was recorded against them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Mayor of Tokloo Today.

1.-THE Mayor of Toxic" one of Richard
Carries latest and splendid musical pro-
dnctfons, will be seen at the Jefferson
theatre this afternoon and tonight intro
ducing John L. Kearney in his latest and
best comic creation, that of Marcus Or
lando Kidder. The part gives him wide
scope to display his versatility and to
introduce that peculiar style of grotesque
stage humor for which he is celebrated
As Marcus Orlando Kldder, Mr.. Kearney
depicts a "busted" stage manager and
producer, who in series of comical stu
ations and complications continually finds
himself in hot water
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Book Publishers Fail.

New YORK. February 3.-The Moody cor
poration, publishers of several books of
financial statistics, made a general as
sfgnment today. The liabilities were not
made public. The corporation has an
authorized capital stock of 81, 100000 and
has outstanding bonds amounting to $780,,
coo. Plans for reorganization are in
progress. The corporation publishes
"Moody's Manual of Railroads and Cor
poration Securities
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
EGYPTA'S FINE CHORUS.
Success of Opera Assured.

Pedestrians in the vicinity of McCon-
nelfs dancing hall on First avenue last
night were amazed at the waves of
melody that flooded all the neighborhood.
Investigation proved it to be the festival
chorus busily rehearsing for Egypta. The
brilliant tone quality and perfect intona-
tion of the singing is largely owing to
the assistance being given by Birming-
HAMS most highly trained vocalists.
Never before have SO many of our lead
ing voices joined in one great festival
of song. Tonight's rehearsal begins at
7:45 o'clock New members will not be
admitted after next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Insurance Man Suicides.

Cincinnati, February "a. K. Murray,
an insurance adjuster. whose acts had
been called in question in connection
with suspected conspiracy to loot insur-
ance companies by incendlary fires, COM
mitted suicide this afternoon in the Com
mercial Tribune building. He cut his
throat with razor and died while being
taken to hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
RAYMOND HITcHcock's TRIAL.
Case Has Been Postponed Till Some
Time In March.

New York, February 3.-Raymond
Hitchcoek's trial on charges preferred
by the Children's society. has been post
poned until next month The postpone
ment was made at the request of Henry
w. Savage, the comedians manager. who
said he would suffer financially il Mr..
Hitchcock were forced to abandon his
road tour before March G, when his pres
ent season closes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Funeral of Mrs. Yznaaa.

New York. February 3.-Funeral serv-
ices were held today for Mrs. Ellen M.
Yznaga. grandmother of the present
Duke of Manchester, in the Church of
the TRANSPORTATION. The Duchess of
Manchester and Lady Lister-Kaye were
the chief mourners. The Rev. DR.. Hough-
ton, rector of the church, conducted the
services. The interment was at Wood
land
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Banking Firm suspends.

Providence, r. l.. February 3-N. Curtis
Fletcher & Co., bankers and brokers of
this city. suspended payment today. No
statement was available, but it is under
stood that the firm, which has financed
a number Of electric and gas concerns in
Maine and elsewhere, could not meet at
attachment filed against it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Wanted In China.

San Francisco, February 3.-Upon the
arrival of the transport Crook yesterday
from Manila, via Nagasaki. William Reed,
a passenger was arrested by the police.
1t is charged that he is wanted in China
to answer to the charge of the embezzle-
mpnt of 1880
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Skating, Dancing.
Hippodrome Tonight.
A UCTION! AUCTION!
$50 Mules.
80 Horses.

WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 9Th, 1000 A. M.
The following parties have
consignments in this sale:
Schillinger Brewing Com
pany, horses.
Alabama Brewing Company,
horses.
Brewer & Jones, mules.
Watkins & .Agee, mules.
r. E. Bowden, mules.
L. Brooks, mules.
Peter Glen, mules and
horses.
Wright Bros, mules and
horses.
A real opportunity to secure
bargains.
FIES & SONS,
Sd Avenue and 10Th Street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

appeared as a gentleman rider and did
some neat stunts, his riding up a fight
of stairs forward and then down them
backward being well done. The brothers
have been here before and received
warm welcome
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Pittsburg Capitalist Dead.

Pittsburg February 5.-Judge Thomas
d. Mellon, retired one of Pittsburg's fore
most citizens, and we'll known throughout
the country as banker and capitalist,
died here today on his 95th birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
DIR. Jas. A Duncan lectures
at Gable Hall tonight at 8:15.

SEABOARD-Business Mans
Train leaves Birmingham 4:15
p. M; short line; quickest time
to heart of Atlanta; the On
Time Line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
OPTICAL HEADQUARTERS

: JAS. II. FINDERS finely finished eye
glasses are carefully adjusted to face of
wearer. He is the, most expert frame
teenth street. Bell phone 56S.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
smith leaves Howard COLLEGE.

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
Mr.. Albert Lee Smith, for some time as
sistent professor in Howard College,
has by reason of trouble with his eyes
severed his connection with the col
lege. and has entered into businss with
his father Prof A. D. Smith. one of the
leading citizens of the Birminz ham dis
triet.
Mr. A. I. Smith won a high place
in the college and attained marked sue
cess as teacher. He leaves the insti-
tuition with the respect and affection
of the faculty and students. Very re-
speetfully. A. 2. MONTAGUE.
East Lake, February 3. 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
Thoughtful Carrier Boy.

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
1 was so deeply impressed with the
act of the North Haven carrier Of
your paper this morning that cannot
refrain from relatig it. By some 1t
might be considered too small a mat
tor to be worthy of serious thought
but to my mind it shows what kind Of
stuff this little fellow is made of, and
l feel that he should be shown that
it was appreciated.
It was bitter cold this morning and
the wind was blowing a gale when
the boy threw my paper over the
fence long before any member of the
family had stirred.
The wind frequently picks up my
paper and carries it away to parts I'M
known, though I have never mentioned
this fact to a carrier. However, the
shivering little boy seems to have an
ticipated something of this kind, since
when I went out for the paper to my
agreeable surprise it was neatly spread
out and upon each of the four corners
he had placed a small stone, which he
had gathered on the outside and had
to climb the fence to put them on the
paper
BY this betrayal of thoughtfulness
and devotion to duty in such bliz4
zardly weather this boy has set an ex-
ample which it is worth while for all
other boys to strive to emulate and
marks him as one who will some day
be heard of in higher councils.
I don't know who are the fortunate
parents of the little fellow, but in any
event he is entitled to have his action
made public and receive due credit
for it. Respectfully.
NJ. NJ. WILLIAMS.
Rirnnfn CHAM February g. 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04


parents, DIR. and Mrs Shirley Bragg, In
Montgomery.
Miss Harriet Mcknight, who has been
the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. L.
NJ Johnson in Montgomery, has returned.
Miss Carrie Mcclure Knox has returned
to Admission
Miss Willie G. Ledbetter, WHO has been
spending some time with friends hare,
has returned to Admission.
Mrs. A. C. jenkins is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. j. Milton snita, N Chat
tapooga
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Robertson an
nounce the birth Of a daughter.
There will be an important meeting Of
the Boys club, Chapter No. /, in the
rooms of the Boys club on Second avenue
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full at
tendance is requested.
Mrs. C. w. Toliver, who has been visit
ing Mrs. NJ B. Morton in Nashville, has
returned.
The board of managers of the Woman S
exchange will meet In their rooms at
II 80 o'clock this morning.
Harry E. Rice of Vicksburg, Miss, left
last night after very pleasant visit to
relatives here.
The Boys club, chapter No. 2, will hold
an important meeting this morning at 10
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Pope
Seals, 2O2O Eleventh avenue, south. All
members are urged to attend.
There will be meeting of the w. c. It.
U. this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the par
lors of the First Methodist church. A
full attendance is desired.
Mrs IL S. Myer and daughter, Eloise,
of Kingston, N. Y, are visiting the fam
lily of Mrs. Myers brother, Mr.. William
NJ Lindsay. 5O25 Third avenue, North
Woodlawn.I
''Stories and Storytellers of Yesterday"
will be the subject of DR.. Joseph A. Dun
cans lecture at Cable hall Tuesday even.
ing at S;15.
DR.. and Mrs. Edward Henry Sholl an-
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Mary Hammond, to Mr.. William
Clarence Bonham of DeFuniack Springs,
Fla, the wedding to take place February
10 at the Central Presbyterian church at
OPP. m.
The c. w. S. of the Westminster
church will have an entertainment at
the church Thursday evening February
g. Music will be an enjoyable feature
throughout the evening. Every one is in
vited to attend.
Mrs. walter L. Howard, who has been
visiting Mrs. e. Howard of Columbus.
Miss, has returned to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

Discussing a recent incident of the ST.
Petersburg court, the Marqulse de Font
ENJOY says:
At st Petersburg and at Moscow it is
asserted in court circles and in the salons
of the great world that the mysterious
woman who was hanged the other day
at Moscow for the attempt on the life
of Governor General Horsehelmann, i'm
mediately after the recent visit of Sec
rotary Taft was no other than Princess
Elizabeth Metcherski, who. until about a
year ago was one of the most popular
figures at court and I'm society on the
banks of the Neva. suddenly vanished
without leaving the slightest trace or
elew as to what had become of her.
In other countries a disappearance of
this kind would lead to sensational Cos
sip, and to investigation not only by
the family, but also by friends and ac-
quaintances. In Russia, however, even
the most highly placed are taught by
experience of the past to submit to si-
lence. to make no effort to elucidate the
mystery, and to take it for granted that
If any disappearance has taken place it
has been due to the action of the Gear,
or of his police and that the person
who. has vanished is either secluded in
some dungeon of European Russia or
else well on the way to the more re-
mote districts of Siberia.
Princess Elizabeth Metcherski is by no
means the only woman of princely rank
in Russia who has allowed herself to be-
come involved in the tolls of the ter
rorist party, and there are also a num-
Der of the daughters and sisters of great
dignitaries of the crown who are suffer
ing captivity or Punishment by reason
of their connection with, nihilist move
ment Princess Victor Nakaschidze and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

Mrs. T. G. Bush, who is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Bush in Mobile. was the
guest of honor at charming reception
given by Mrs. Charles A. Mohr, last
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. d. H. Burgess
will give luncheon in her honor to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

dren are visiting Mrs. Peuruddocke's
parents, DIR. and Mrs. Shirley Bragg, In
Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

Mr.. E. E. Weaver has returned from a
hunting trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

There will be a meeting of the w. c. r.
U. this afternoon at o'clock in the par
Iors of the First Methodist church. A
full attendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

Birmingham, February 8, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

The Boys club, chapter No. 2. will hold
an important meeting this morning at 10
O'Clock at the residence of Mrs. Pope
Seals, 2O20 Eleventh avenue, south. All
members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

Harry E. Rice of vicksburg, Miss, left
last night after very pleasant visit to
relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

Miss Isabel CLANCY of Detroit will ar
rive the second week In February to be
the guest of Mrs. s. E. Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-04

Mrs II. S. Myer and daughter, Eloise,
of Kingston, N. Y, are visiting the fam
lily of Mrs. Myers brother, Mr.. William
NJ Lindsay, 5025 Third avenue, North
Woodlawn.f
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
FLEET ANIMALS.
The Wonderful Speed Developed by the
Greyhound.

The Wonderful Speed Developed by the
Greyhound.
Representations Of the greyhound ap-
pear upon sculptures over 5000 years
old There is no doubt that 1t is one
Of the very Oldest fixed types of dog
and the most universal in its distribu-
ton. India, Arabia. Persia, are among
the countries that for ages past had
the greyhound. Lately there was ex-
hibited in England greyhound from
Afghanistan-a shaggy form suited to
that mountain land. OF course these
dogs are not all exactly greyhounds in
the western sense, but they are essen
TALLY the same in type; they are gaze
hounds" long legged, light built dogs,
bred to run their game by sight and
not by scent and to overtake 1t not by
and skill Of running. How this type
was evolved affords much interesting
speculation.
"a greyhound is probably the fastest
creature that moves upon the earth, T"
says a breeder of those animals. at
IL on record that a greyhound beat the
famous race horse Flying Childers. An
absolute trial between horse and grey
hound Is difficult to bring Off. because.
while the horse can be ridden at top
speed, It Is impossible to insure that
the greyhound will run all he can
But a dog that can start, say, fifty
yards behind hare and overtake 1t
within another fifty. and this is about
what a greyhound does, must surely
be faster than anything else that lives
or has his parallel only among the
birds"
The same writer says Of greyhound
coursing; zone used to hear that 1t
was 'pothouse.' not 'gentleman's'
sport. But have heard men who fol-
low both declare that they prefer
coursing to racing, and can quite un.
derstand It. In coursing there is the
absolute certainty that all is above
suspicion Of anything shady Every
time a dog Is run he is honestly run
to win or divide the stakes. You can
not pull greyhound" Chicago
News.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
Thn AtInntlo nrl.lre.

Last year about 100000 passengers
crossed the Atlantic. between Euro
pean and American ports chiefly This
was an increase OF 100000 over 1900.
which was the record year up to that
date. With this stream OF humanity
constantly increasing and ever In mo
ton between the shores. the time OF
passage less than Ave days and
three day ship In sight. the Atlantic
ocean IL bridgcd TO all intents and
purposes. The rate Of speed already
attained beats that made by u road.
ster and equals that OF the average rail-
way passenger train when long dis
lance trips are made.
And the owners OF this bridge viii
work 10 maintain and improve It's ca
pacity. u Is not probable that steam
ship owners are more alarmed over
the possible rivalry OF the airship than
the cable men are about wireless COM
petition. There Is now enough compe-
tition right In the field TO keep alive
the spirit OF progress. AT the present
rate Of progress an ocean liner be-
comes obsolete in ten years Speed Is
not the only requisite for the ship
which forms a link In the modern At
lantie bridge OF boats. Comfort and
the safety OF the passengers are more
important than they were In the old
days. People travelling upon urgent
business win put up with good deal.
Voyagers for pleasure demand pleas
ure ali along the line Il has come to
pass that any one who has the price
may depend upon a swift and comfort
able passage between the new world
and the old. The bridge Is never
closed Tor repairs.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
PARCELs POsT

The parcels post bill was intro
duced in congress yesterday provid-
ing for a reduction In merchandise
postage on rural routes according to
the ideas of the postmaster general.
On its face this bill appears to give
the necessary protection to local
merchants against the big mail ord
er houses. by providing that no par
eel shall be accepted for delivery ex-
eept from a bona fide resident of the
rural route district or a merchant
doing business In the district, agents
OF outside institutions being prohib-
tied from enjoying the privileges OF
the low rate. But there is where
the Joker comes in, as II makes the
measure purely class legislation
which discriminates against one class
of citizens or business men in favor
OF another and is unconstitutional.
Once the law is passed In its pres
emit form the big mail order houses
Of the larger cities would simply go
into the courts with the claim that
their constitutional rights were de
MED them and ask for a decision
placing them on an equal footing
with other business men and citizens.
II requires no legal ability to know
what the result will be. The courts
would order the postal authorities to
grant all citizens the same privileges
and rates of postage.
But the present law Is an entering
wedge that would eventually result
In a still further reduction in rates
until the mail service would become
simply a cumbersome freight depart
ment OF the government run in the
interest OF the big stores OF the Cit
les.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
HIS FIRST THOUGHT.
President MeKinley's Devotion TO Ills
Invalid Wife.

President Mekinley's Devotion 70 tiIs
Invalid Wife.
In the early days OF the Spanish war
Mr.. Mckinley and Mark Hanna were
engaged in a close and serious evening
conference in the presidents room.
The time ran along to the hour Of 8.
Suddenly those busy in the outer room
saw President Mckinley rise and leave
the apartment, saying, "Wait few mo-
ments. Mark" He was gone about
twenty minutes. In the meantime Sen
ator Hanna walked restlessly between
the two rooms, speaking a word or two
to the secretaries and showing plainly
that he shared with the president a
feeling Of deep anxiety as to the out
come Of the military proceedings He
remarked on the fact Of great shortage
OF supplies and from his words and
bearing revealed to the assembled few
In that outer room that the president
and his closest advisers were lying
awake nights and working to make up
for the deficiencies of the military stu
alton.
When the president returned he and
Senator Hanna resumed their anxious
consultation. Then the presidents sec
rotary remarked to one who was near
him:
Il suppose you wonder why Presl-
dent Mckinley got up so suddenly and
left without word to any one. You
saw how anxious he was about the
military situation. Even that would
not cause him to break away from
what has come to be the custom of his
early evening
about the same time every night,
when he hears a signal from the other
side, he knows that Mrs. Mckinley is
ready to retire and wishes to see him.
No matter how busy he may be nor
how deeply engaged in any subject. he
invariably drops everything on the IN
slant and goes to their own apart
ments. There he sits by the bedside
and reads a chapter in the Bible to
Mrs Mckinley Then he waits a few
moments until she is quiet, tiptoes back
to the door. comes over here to the Of
fce and without word takes up the
thread of his work and keeps 1t up un-
I'll toward midnight Chicago Trib-
una
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
rresdom In Art.

Il Is common knowledge with every
one who reads books that during the
last generation the popular novel has
steadily claimed a greater freedom.
Subjects are now dealt with at which
the mid-victorians would have hid
their faces. There are realistic treat
ment aud frankness Of language con-
corning matters Of sex which the first
three-quarters OF the nineteenth CEN
fury would not tolerate. Let 1t be re-
membered that we have not advanced.
We have gone back.
II is not new art, but old, which has
no retlcence, says the London Tele-
graph. A realistic picture Of physical
passion, frank naturallsm in style,
belongs as much to the centuries OF
Defoe and Smollett as to our own.
This is not to say 1t is bad. Thackeray
deliberately regretted the eighteenth
century freedom. Since the time Of
Fielding. he complained, no writer had
been permitted to the fullness Of his
power to portray a man. We have now
come again to a time where there are
no limitations.
Those who maintain a careful sur
vey of the constant stream of ephemeral
novels are well aware Of the growth
Of a class which. not TO mince words,
must be called the Objectionable. Each
season now sees a number of books
for which the most kindly critic In
the world can find no reason for their
existence unless 1t be to exploit impro-
priety. Absurd in plot. wooden in
character and ignorant In style. their
vulgar descriptions alone provide them
certain popularity. And yet 1t is not
because Of lack OF appreciation OF
wholesome fiction that authors turn
to the bypaths Of life for motives and
material. Books that elevate are
among the best sellers" The deeper
problems OF the soul confront the hui
man mind In new form In every gen
Grafton In order to depict the strug-
gle the novelist must have freedom
from the canons OF art. but mere IL
cense defeats It's own end In the long
run. A really bad book falls fiat. The
half bad book, however successful as
money maker, yields no reward ia
It's author comparable to that follow
Ing book which every admiring read.
or may openly and heartily commend
to others.