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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
OUR ARMY CRITICISED.
German Retail Army Afi'eer Net =
vorably Impressed With II.


per,,n Ian. ls.--"The mobilization
OF tho United States army under pres
ent conditions will obviously produce
very poor result" says Lieutenant
Colonel LoJudge. Of the German army
retired. In pamphlet Just issnid
dealing with the land forces OF The
United States. although the sorrow
full spectacle of the year 1898 will not
be reproduced,
The author has nothing hut praise
for the officers. who he states. are
keen. conscientious and well educated
Among the men. however. he finds
great lack OF discipline.
As 70 the general organization. he
records what he terms the prevalent
opinlon In many circles In Europe.
that II lacks cohesion. mo prepare
ton for was is made during peace; no
organization OF units into armies with
requisite staffs has been drawn NJ
and no provision made for supply
This "a due. he considers. To the gen
eral belief that the American public. IN
spI,e OF demands Of farseclng military
men end press for mobilization
scheme. thinks all that Is necessary OF
tho outbreak Of war is to fill up Wit
volunteers the ranks OF regiments
kert on Il weak pcacc footing ard thei
form 'nem into brleades. divisions AM
army corps. But II this continues
the condition OF this army. notwith
standing good equipment and arma
nent. does not make the outlook hope
full IN cause OF hostilIties with groa
military power"
As 10 the Nations. guard. he state
that competent foreign observer
regard this force as Of very sma
value Though numbering LOG goo nc
more than $4,000 men are at TIE higi
est estimate III for service.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
ANNEX DESTROYED.
Union station at ksnss. City Saved
After a stubborn Fight.

Kansas City. Jan. lathe union
station annex. on Union avenue. ad
,oining the union railway station. was
destroyed by fire early Monday The
union station proper. one OF Kansas
City's landmarks. was saved by the
firemen after hard fight. The burn
ed building contained the receivins
offices OF the Adams. wells.Fargo and
Pacific express companies. a branch
OF the mailIneroom OF the postoffice
offices OF the Fred Harvey Eatine
House Company. Pullman Palace Car
company linen rooms. and Railways
Young Mems Christian association
rooms. The loss is estimated. at
quarter OF n million dollars.
The fire started at o'clock from
crossed electric light wires over th'
registry department OF the mailing
room.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
NEW swiNDLE.
Sale Of Pamphlets Purror'ins to BE
For Thaw Defense Fund.

New York. Jan. i3.-Cierks ana
stenographers In downtown office
buildings are being besieged by men
and ~omen who have found new
.swindle. They sell pamphlets dcscrib'
ing the life OF Harry Kendall Thaw
and his wife and the killing OF stan
ford White. claiming that they are
raising n defense fund for Thaw. The
PAMPHLETS are lurid TO degree and at
least one OF them Is written In verse
They sell for a quarter and prospec
tive purchasers are urged to buy WITH
stories Of the need for n defense fund
n Thaw Is to have fair trial No ar
rests have yet been made. but Thaw
frlends and lawyers have reported the
matter TO the police and asked when
10 keep look out for the swindiers'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
Accidental Shooting.

Savannah. Ca. Jan. l3.-General
Freight Agent W f. Estes OF the Cen
trail of Georgia railroad was perhaps
fatally shot. The shooting was acc'.
dental. Mr.. Estes had just arrived
bome. His wife said she heard a noise
that made her think there was bur
elar in the house and asked him 20
take a pistol she had placed on The
table by her bedside. She was hanu'
lnr ,he weapon 20 him. when II was
sIsrharred. Surgeons say the skuil
was badly fractured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
SEVENTEEN ARRESTS.
Due TO the Driving Out Of euIpar'ans
and Attack On Them.

New Orleans. Jan. iS.-The recent
riot at chathamvIlle. Ia. in which
n score OF Bulgarians were driven from
town with shotguns. has resulted IN
the arrest OF seventeen persons up to
Monday. charged with participating
IN fighting. Those under arrest hsd
been distributed over wide territory
IN north Louisiana. being scattered foi
safekc, ping In several jalis. One But
gaYian was killed and acverai wound
ed They were attacked because they
consented to a cut In wages n lum
Der mill
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14

United States dredge boat Henry
Fladd. valued at s175.O0o. burned neal
Memphis.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
WANTS 1T WIDER.
Secretary Tae Recommends This Ae'
ton as 10 the Panama Canal.

washington. Jan. i3-secretary
Tai, has written a letter to the presi
dent recommending an increase OF
the width OF the Panama canal rom
100 feet. as present planned. to ITO
feet The change VIII cost about
IS 600. GOO additional. but meets the
naval view as to ths likelihood OF lars'
or battleshirs OF the future.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
nln. Persons eeoreh.d.

Nsx York. Jan. ls.-In a fire nj
etapicton. Richmond borough h'n'
ptrsons were scorched.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-14
Try This For Catanh.

Free tests are nov being supplied sy IAN
20 ali Ca,arrh sufferers. There 70 -
expense-no Obligation whatever.
DR.. Shcop Il combining Oil Of EueaiypseA
Thymol, Menthol. Oil Of Wintergreen. &c
and 10 Incorporating these ingredients ~
4 pure. snow-white eream-liks imposses
Petroleum. This Creation-DrA Shocpe
Catarrh Remedy-sives immedise sns
lasting relief 70 eatarrh OF the no4 en-
throat. That all RAY first test Z i've. -
trial boxes are Icing mailed vic n.
charge, simply 10 encourage these
and thus fully demonstrate. beyond eouoe
the value Of this combination.
II Catsrsh has extended down 70 me
stomach or bowels. then Dr.. Shops
Restorative must also be used internally
II complete cure 10 TO be expected.
Otherwise the DR.. Shops Cssans
Remedy will alone be entirely suffieiert
Write DR.. Shoop, Racine. w!s. for samrss
and book. Sold by Druzgisss everyvhsse
vAisA ssss sAsii $50 ysss
80. On On he he Kidnsss Ss.sos iAss.ss.
N. II. JAMES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

small proportion of the manufacturing | concerns and large retail houses will per- init our name-tal1ers to canvass their employees, and refuse to have names in- serted as such. The reason given is the loss of time to the employe when the in- formation is taken, and the fact that they will not permit people to visit or interview their employees during working house; hence the home residence of employees IS all that is practical. While it may be
 more convenient for collectors and others to hunt up people at the factories etc., it meets with objections that we cannot control To the publishers the giving of that information will double the cost of the making of the book, and would likewise double the price. To attempt to comply with this demand. we would be obliged to dispense with the street guide. There is no reliable firm in the business
 that can do this unless at financial loss.
 The canvass of this city is a very ex- pensive one, owing to the extent of the territory that has to be covered. The most of our canvassers have to be brought from northern cities, distances varying from 800 to 1900 miles.
 We use every effort possible to make a satisfactory directory, and if we had
 the same amount of assistance as we have criticism, the results in some cases might be different.
 We trust that your experience and 1 knowledge of the business in question will demonstrate that we have been over l criticized in this instance. Very truly yours R. l.. POLK & C., q. Wiggins.) Box 46S, Jacksonville, Fla, January 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
Defends New City Directory.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Our attention has been called to an ar ticle appearing in a recent issue Of 'fhe Age-Herald commenting on the Blrming- ham Directory for 1908.
 We do not ask for any exemption from just criticism. The patrons of city di- rectory are entitled to receive reason- ahle eompensation, in the way of accur- acy. for the price paid for it, and the pub fishers. likewise, are entitled to a falr reimbursement on their labor and invest ment.
 In vour article on the 1908 issue of the directory we believe that if we had been personally informed of the statements made we could have satisfied you that the objections are not well taken.
 We are furnishing the public at Bir- mingham free library of directories pub lshed in the leading cities Of the Umted States For this library the books are purchased by us and located at the Com- mercial club and accessible to any one, free of charge If you will take the trouble to inspect these directories you will note that the information in the Bir- mingham directory is along the same line as the directories of the leading cities Tn the country; also, that there is an addi- ton to the information. in the Birmin2- ham Directory that is not contained in the cities of the east, north and west. The Birmingham and directories of other southern cities have duplex or street guide. giving the number of street and the name of the resident of that number. This adds over one-third to the cost of a directory in every department of the work. for which we receive no extra eom- pensation The price of the Birming- ham Directory is the same as that charged for towns of one-fourth the pop ulation of Birmingham.
 The purpose of a city directory is not of a social nature. Its province Is to give the names, occupation and residence of :. the inhabitants of cities. so described as to be easily identified The names usually registered are males over IS years Of age and females doing business for them selves or employed, where their names and residence are a public necessity. In the registry of these names the publish CTS know nothing of social relations. The information has to be obtained from the persons registered. if accuracy Is to be expected. The failure to obtain this ac- counts for many of the so-called errors.
 Regarding the matter of locating some of the employees where they work. addl- tional to their home address, is not ne- cessity, and even if 1t were possible to do ro would not add to the value of the directory It will be noted that where persons are permanently employed and holding such positions that are not sub- feet to change, that the place employed is given. In factories and places where, from the nature of the employment, the Information is not obtainable, and owing to fhe continual change of places, this in- formation is worthless.
 It can also be shown that but very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
Women Worry

More than men, says Dr. McComb, and one reason Is that their nervous organiza- tions are more delicate. True, and Hoods Sarsaparilla isvjust the nerve-builder, ap- petite-giver, and blood-purifer they need.
 Indigestion 3 Years-"I was troubled with indigestion for three years. l read of Hoods Sarsaparilla and tired it. After talk ing Q number of bottles I was completely cured" MRS. J. H. HALEY, DeSoto. Mo.
 Nervous, In Pain, No Appetite Had poor health for years. pain in shoulders, back and hips, with constant headache. ner- vousness and no appetite. Took Hoods Sar- saparilla gained strength and can work hard all day, eat heartily and sleep welk" MRS. B. GIFFELs. Moose Lake. Minn.
 Rheum atlsm-"I had rheumatism in one of my ankles, but Hoods Sarsaparilla soon gave me permanent relief. recommend Hood Sarsaparilla." MRS. ANN HUTcHINsoN, Lafayette. Col.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere. In the usual liquid, or in tablet form called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. I. Hood Co.,, Lowell Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
LETTERS TO THE 1DITOR.
Too Much Political Agitation
To the Editor of the Age-Herald:

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 You certainly deserve and should re- oeive the thanks of the state for your laudable efforts to suppress the pernl- cious activity of the small politicians who persist in keeping up an agitation at this time when above all others, we need a little quiet breathing spell. In all req son we have had enough politics, tur- moiI and elections to last us for a full presidential term within the past twelve months, and it looks as though the poli- ticians and office seekers do not propose to ever let us get quiet again. The pub lie buildings and streets are filled with office seekers scrambling for places in the election to take place next Novem- Der. On top of this we will have the presidential campaign, which opens on the 23d of this month with the Bryan dinner, and all this in the midst of finan- fleal trouble and distress which is af- fecting every interest in this district. In the name of all that is reasonable, let us have rest.
 In this connection I desire to say for one that I am utterly opposed to any more primaries for city officers. There is no reason for a primary in Birmingham except to add to the expense of can
 
 which primaries work here now is to practically exclude people of moderate means from running for office. Nobody but white people vote at the elections, and it is known of all men that in the so-called democratic primaries known republicans have voted in the past, ana there is no good reason, it seems to me, to keep up this pretence of party organ j3ation in the city elections.
 would ba O1ad hear from some gentleman who is posted some good req son why we should have democratic prl- mary for the choice of officers in the city of Birmingham. and I now move that the voters refuse to go into a primary ana have a nopen race. free for all, and Ter the best man win. In this way the agl- tation could not possible keep up rom now until next November, for the horses fin the race would all be winded befort the start.
 was very much pleased with the article by MT. Ramsey on the puplc roads throughout the county. which was so sensible and practical. nave been waking some examination Into the matter and hope in the next few days to be able to give yeu a communication snow ing how the road law and the road fund as now administered is simply a politlcal feed trough where a large part or the money goes to pay salaries for superVls ors and overseers of the public roads which system has been demonstrated al inefficient. Under the terms or the laW the board of revenue are expressly au thorized to let the public roads out by contract and the present inexcusable con- dition of the public roads should not p' possible Very truly yours,
 ALEX. T. LONDON.
 Rirmineham Jan. IS, 190f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 It was our privilege to crystalilze pup uc oninion into the overwhelming vote which made a reality our present superb high school. When we set ourselves tnls task it was with the hope that the ln- stitution should be open without price to all We were doomed to disappointment' however. content then with the possession of these increased educational tacliltles' even if some had to be denied US pehe- fits ...
 The present agitation for free tuition we hone will bear fruit which shall mark another step in the progress of this great or citv There is no time better than the present to offer this higher edueatlon ,Inreservedly and thus remove a hard- shin now unjustly imposed ''''p J. BLACH & SONS.
 r2irnin eham Jan IS, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
zAMMITT IS ALLOWED BOND.
Is Charged With Shooting William
 Wilkins Last June.

Mobile January s.-(SpeciaL)-Charles Zammitt, the foreigner who has been in the police station since last June for shooting William Wilkins, white man, was today granted bond in the sum of $500. and was turned over to the sheriff for keeping until he made bond, which had not been done up to late hour to- night.
 Mayor Pat Lyons today announced that he would give orders tomorrow morning to the police to close up all moving pie ture shows where any music is played on Sunday.
 The general council passed on ordinance last Wednesday permitting music to be used where special programmes of singing was indulged It is thought that this or der is only an indication that Mayor Lyons will veto the ordinance at the proper time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
J January 1s. 1896:

January 19, 1896;
 A meeting for the purpose of organiz- ing a Southern League baseball club in Birmingham is postponed on account of the absence of a gentleman who is large ly interested in the proposition. The name of the mysterious gentleman is not mentioned in the chronicles of the day.
 City council in regular session votes to allow whisky licenses to remain at $500, as recommended by the miscellaneous committee.
 John L. Parker is elected by the council to succeed John McCartin as member Of the council from the Eighth ward MT. McCartin had resigned from the position. Mr. Parker was opposed in the election by W. H. Kettig in a very heated cam paign, but wins by a vote of F to 6.
 In his annual report to the council Mayor Frank V. Evans congratulates the members on the economic and successful administration of the eitys affairs for the past year and also commends the ap- pointment of committee to investigate and report on the advsability of munici- pal ownership of the public utilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
Marriaue at Evergreen.

Evergreen, January 1S.-(Special. )-- The social surprise of the week was the marriage of MT. w. B. Crumpton, Jr., to Miss Ralphine Walker MT. Crumpton is son of the Rev. w. B. Crumpton, the widely-known Baptist minister. The bride is the daughter of Hon. Perry c. Walker. who served the county for many years as probate judge. The young couple will reside at Brooklyn, Ala, where MT. Crump- ton will teach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM

January 19. 1886:
 MT E. L. Higdon has heard of the wonderful duck hunts near the city and has decided to take one. He leaves to- day."-The Birmingham Age.
 An editorial in the Birmingham Age of this date reviews the industrial develop ment in the district and takes peep at the possible future. The statement is made that the future prosperity and greatness of Birmingham will be settled for all time to come whenever her iron makers begin to convert the iron made In this district Into steel ingots."
 Thirty-elght cars of coal are standing in one location on the Georgia Pacific railroad not far from T. c. Thompson's 8 Brick works.
 A lot was sold on Second avenue for s37OO. The same lot was bought seven years ago for $70O.
 MT. James A. Van Hoose returns from 8 three days duck hunt down the War rior river. He was accompanied by his brother, MT. G. W. Van Hoose. They brought back 147 fine mallard ducks as the result of the three days hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
NOTICE

$35OO cash buys corner lot and 2 room house that cost $3O00 to build. On car line in best residence section of N. Birmingham. Jemison R. E. 6 R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 2024 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
January 19, 1899:

January lJ, lo53.
 Henry M. Franklin, a travelling shoe salesman from Aberdeen, Miss, is found dead in his room at the Morris hotel. During the night the housekeeper at the hotel dreamed that MT. Franklin had died and upon rising she was so deeply inn pressed with the dream that she sent a bell boy to his room to investigate. No response being made to the call the door was forced and 1t was found that her dream was true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
Seaboard Improved Service

Through Pullman and Dining Cars to Atlanta and all Points North and East New Parlor BrOilng car. Leaving 415 p. m. New leaving time morning train, 6.4o a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
.Iannarv 1a. 188a:

January 1s, 1889:
 The city of Florence offers s1OO,0oo in money and a building worth $l0o,0O0 as an inducement for the removal of Howard college to that place.
 The location of the federal building is definitely decided upon at the corner of Second avenue and Eighteenth street. The lot purchased by the government is 17ox14O feet and the price paid is s5S,0oo, or $SO2.SS per front foot. Included in the property sold is the office of the Birmingham Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

One day only-Monday- Prima Lucia Cigar, 2 for 25c size 10c; 10c size 6c; 3 for okc size Dc. Ward-Dou M Gig Co.,, 225 N. 18th St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
January 19. 1892:

January 19. 1892:
 President Hyde of the Equitable Life h. surance company, reaches the city and holds an informal reception at the Cald- well hotel. The reception is largely at tended by business men of the district and local agents of the company. In an in terview President Hyde expresses much qualification at the volume of business that his company is doing in the Bir- mingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

Ads illustrated with 6 trade winners-The Gawl cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
January 1s. 1907:

January 19 1907:
 Annual meeting of the Southern Cotton association comes to close at the Hip podrome.
 Executive committee of the Southern Immigration and Industrial association meets in the directors room of the First National bank. The meeting is presided over by the president, Governor D. C.. Heyward, of South Carolina.
 Farmer" Burns triumphs over James Farr in wrestling match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

For some time the New York police department has been training four police dogs brought over from Ghent, Belgium problem which had to be solved was to provide a muZzle sufficiently secure that the dog might hold prisoner with out lacerating him, and at the same time allow the animal to drink, while pre- venting the eating of anything which might be offered, possible poisoned meat. The first thing the dogs had to learn was implicit obedience to a man In uni- form: the next was to make friends read fly with the policeman in the uniform. It worked all right so long as the same men were employed about the dogs, but it took some time for them to learn that stranger in the uniform must also be obeyed. To accomplish this the deputy took out to the kennels strange police men from various station houses, and these took part in the training. The dogs were first taken out on leash, then after little the leash was dropped, and the dogs were taught to work around the men and not to wander away, no matter what calls there might be.
 Some of the methods used by thugs were taught by illustratipp; policemen in plain clothes stationed themselves be- hind trees and telephone poles before the dogs came out for work. Then when policeman in uniform came along and was attacked by these feigned thugs, the dogs quickly learned to defend the police man, getting a hold on the attackers clothing, and throwing them down or holding them until ordered to release them The order Down. used for this, brought instant release. But the man who started to run away did not get far, for the dogs gave instant chase, without order, and learned to trip up the fugitive and hold him down with out biting him. In this way a police man with two obstreperous prisoners was able (by experiment only) to start for the signal box with one,' leaving the dog guarding the other.
 In another lesson two policemen were posted behind a hill, out of sight of the dogs. One of the men was without uni form. The police whistle was then sound ed for help, and In the particular trial referred to the dog took up the call and responded on the run. When he got to the brow of the hill and saw theNununi- formed man apparently trying to escape from the one in uniform, the dog soon had the fugitive at bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

January 19, 1904:
 Board of Trade and Retail Grocers' as- sociaton hold joint meeting and protest against the further use of trading stamps.
 Judge N. B. Feagin prepares a curfew ordinance for the city council in the in- terest of wayward boys of the city