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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
NAVAL PROGRAMME LIMITED.
Russia Will Complete Only the Ships
 Under Construction.

St. Petersburg, March 1s.-The commission on national defense today adopted report rejecting the battle ship credits for 1908 and accepting tho credits for the completion of the bat tleships, torpedo boat destroyers and submarines now in course of con- struction. The vote was 1S to 14. Tho report. says that an active fleet Is a necessity of state but 1t should bs built only after the reorganization Of the ministry of marine. It is likely that the report will be accepted by tho Douma inasmuch as the liberal par ties, which are represented on the com mittee, are unanimously opposed to the ministerial programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Mr., Sinnlue Here.

Harry H. Sinnige formerly a prom- nent citizen of Birmingham, but now as- sociated with the Meyer Bros Drug com pany of St Louis, is registered at the Hillman. He came especially to meet his friends of the Southern Wholesale Drug gists' club which held its sem-monthly meeting here yesterday. The club was until recently the Southern Druggists association, which held business sessions from time to time, but now as a club it Is chiefly a social organization. About a dozen members attended the Birming ham session.
 "The wholesale business is fairly good this year., said MT Sinnige, "and in St. Louis all lines of trade keep up well. That city Is increasing fast in population and in wealth. The result of the Worlds Fair has been even bigger than we had an- ticipated. The exposition advertised St. Louis in Europe, to say nothing of the advertisement the city got in this coun- try; and as a result foreign capital is pouring in. St. Louis will give a fine &C., count of itself in the next census and its ratio of growth will continue to in- crease indefinitely.
 T am glad to see Birmingham still forging ahead. I always felt that it was destined to become one of the great cities of the country and now its future is as- sured beyond doubt. Every time I come here on visit I find some new evidence of Birmngham's progress. As I land here this time I find that a con tract for another handsome office build- ing has just been awarded. Nothing speaks better for city than the practi- cal demonstration of faith on the part of local capitalist who puts his money in skyscrapers.''
 MT. Sinnige will remain in Birmingham for several days, perhaps until Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
When weIl-apparell'd April on the heel Of Ilmping winter treads.
 Romeo and Juliet.
Outlook of This District

It is reasonably well determined that two large skyscrapers are to be erected in this city this year. Each will cost we'll up toward s1,000,000. This was determined upon within 100 days of the October panic, and the buildings will be put up in a year of depression and inactivity compara- lively speaking.
 This simply means that capitalists have confidence in the solidity of this town and district They know it is based on seams of ore and fuel, and that prosperity will be restored to it even quicker than it is elsewhere in the south.
 When you look the ground over where in this or any other coun- try do you find a district that had a property which brought in the height of the panic $27000,000 in gilt edge bonds, an equivalent of that much cash? Where is one in the south to- day that is putting up in the present year two expensive skyscrapers, one being of unexampled size in this sec ton of the country?
 These things should and assuredly will inspire confidence in this city and this district They should and assur- edly will drive away pessimism and bring back optimism in large allopathic doses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
MORSE FILES DEMURRER.
Denial Is Made That the Banker Is
 InsoIvent.

New York, March 18.-Counsel for Charles w. Morse filed in the United States district court today a demurrer to the petition asking that MT. Morse be adjudged bankrupt, which was filed against him by Receiver Hanna of the National Bank of North America, Fred erick Pringle and Edward D. Shotwell
 At the same time an answer to the petition in bankruptcy was filed The answer denies that Morse Is insolvent and asks that the question be left to the de- termination of a jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
What Makes a Navy

The retirement of Rear Admiral Evans in August and of Rear Admiral Thomas, the second in command of the battleship fleet, in October, has led to the designation of Rear Admiral Sherry to the chief command when the fleet leaves San Francisco for its world round trip. Rear Admiral Emery, who commands one of the squadrons, is to be retired in December, a date late enough to let him encircle the world in the big fleet. The entire cruise will cover 37,OOO miles.
 This great practice cruise is expens- i've, but the country forgets the ex- pense in it's joy over the preparedness and efficiency of it's big ships. IL keeps before the world, too, the big , republic, and our word will have more weight when the cruise is safely com pleted. It has afforded our officers and men plenty of experience, and no doubt the trip will prove to be worth to us all it has cost
 The reader scarcely stops to think what world of machinery has worked smoothly and efficiently in this prac- tice cruise, for not a ship has broken down or been delayed. The battleship of today is not a matter of sails. but it is one of complex machinery. The old exj<ats has been sent to the junk heap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
TO ARcApY.

By Charles Buxton Going. Across the hills of Already
 Into the Land of Song An, dear, if you will go with mo The way will not be long! It will not lead through solitudes Of wind-blown woods or sea; Dear, no! the city's weariest moods May scarce veil Already. Iris in no unfamiliar land
 Lit byf some distant star, No Already is where you stand, And Song is where you are! So walk but hand in hand with me No road can lead us wrong; These are the hills of Arcady- Here is the Land of sontl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
MAGOON WILL PROTEST.
Objection Is Made To Proposed Quar-
 antine Against Cuba.

Havana, March 1S.-It Is regarded that Governor Magon will protest to Wash- ington against quarantine which the Uni ted States government has announced will The ground of the protest that such quarantine regulation would violate the convention between the United States and the Latin-American republics which pro- vides that a quarantine can be established only when a yellow fever case has ex- isted within five days of the sailing of a vessel. There has been no fever here since March II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
DESERVING OF HONOR,

From the FOrt Payne HecOrd.
 We are glad to note the press gen. orally all over the state supporting Hon. John w. Tomlnson for delegate at large. MT. Tomlinson is deserving. of this honor and we believe he Is winner. He is an ardent Bryan man from start to finish, and we want to see the people of DeKalb give him their strong support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Will Test Prohibition Law.

Mobile, March 1s.--A party of business men headed .by M. J. McDermott of the Bank of Mobile appeared before the board of school commissioners today and asked them to begin steps to make test of the state prohibition law which goes into effect on January l. 1909. The board will report back on the matter at later date, but it is known that they will make the test The liquor license of this coun- ty, amounting to ss0,000, goes to the school fund. McDermott Is the man who said that Mobile should secede from the state when the law was passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
4 Strange Adventure.

Eleventh avenue.' said an elderly gen. tleman, 'T met three ladies fashionably dressed walking abreast and as usual oc- cupying the whole sidewalk. In accord ance with societys law, for such cases made and provided I was about to step down into the gutter. when greatly to my surprise one of the ladies fell into the rear. evidently for the purpose of allow ing me room to pass. Touching my beav- CT I passed on my way, greatly wonder ing at the unfashionable conduct of the lady aforesaid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Love letters are equal parts mysteries and imagination.
 A girl wants to have golden hair even if 1t must be red.
 A man can fall into any habit except that of having good ones.
 A woman wants her husband to go to church so as to show what a good infu- ence she has over him.
 It's less of a trial to eat your wife's meals and tell her you like them than to stand har tears if vou dnn't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
No UItImatum Presented.

Paris, March 1S.-The report that the diplomatic representatives at Port au Prince have presented an ultiniatum to President Alexis involving his resignation is declared here to be without foundation. The French government fully approves the course pursued by M. Carteron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Steamship Company Dividend.

Bremen. March 1s.-The North German Lloyd Steamship company today declared an annual dividend of AS per cent as against S1a per cent last year. The an- nual report showed gross earnings of s. 174 25O as against $9.s2 800 last year. Only s461 500 Is carried for reserve as against s1 23a. .260
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
seaboard Receivers Here.

S. Davies warfeld, R. Lancaster Will Hams and E. C. Duncan, receivers of the seaboard Ar Line, arrived in Birming- ham last night at a late hour and will spend today here looking over the ter minals of the company. They are on general tour of inspection and are ac- companied by number of the general officers of the line.
 The visitors will be entertained at din ner by Guy R. Johnson, vice president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company Mr Williams, one of the receivers, is q brother of john Skel- ton Williams. the wea-known banker of Richmond and Baltimore, and formerly president of the Seaboard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Shot Rx Accident.

Marietta, Ga, March B-Fforence Lindley, a prominent citizen of this town, was probably mortally wounded by Nal lory Leard, 14-year-old boy, early to- day. Lindley went to the Leard home to call the police because a neighbor was creating disturbance. Young Leard be- leved Lindley was the disturber and fired, the bullet entering Lindley's abdomen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
panoerous Fire subdued.

Hattiesburg. Miss. March 1s.-A danger ous fire at Lumberton. Miss. in the plant of the Camp Hinton Lumber company was extinguished today after doing about S20,ooo damage. For time 1t was feared the entire plant might be destroyed, throwing out of employment about 500 men. 'ss .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Dairy Expert In the City.

A. K. Risser, special representative of the department of agriculture in charge of the dairy exptrlment In Alabama, is registered at the Hiilman. MT. Risser Is making inspection Of dairies, interesting the farmers in the use of the government plans for building barns. and other neces- sities and gathering figures for the de- partment at Washington.
 This work was only begun in Alabama on the first of the year. He states that it is progressing rapidly, that a number of improved barns and other buildings are being erected. and that dairy con- ditions will be improved wonderfully be- fore many years.
 He speaks highly of Birmingham's in- spector, E. M. Duncan, who he states is one of the best experts in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Ty Cobb and the magnates in De- troit are wrestling over $500O prob- lem. Tyrus has backbone that would have done credit to the ancient Ro- mans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from tho office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 R. E. Carlton of Bessemer to Mrs. W. E. Carwile.
 A. w. Tyler of Birmingham to Miss Elizabeth McCulla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Inspection of Naval Ports.

St. Petersburg, March 1S.-The Emperor has decreed an urgent inspection of naval ports and Actresses, including Sebastopol, Kaku, Cronstadt, Reval Iibau, svea- borg and St. Petersburg by Admiral Skrydloff and other high naval officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Give Marion County Credit.

q wish you would relieve the impress sion that has gotten abroad to the eff feet that Marion county Is practically nothing but a wildcat still." said Deputy United States Marshal Robert A. Smith, who halls from this famous land of hills. "As a matter of fact Marion county has about as few moonshiners in it now as any county In the state and 1t should have credit for it's god behavior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The four Hughes delegates from Missouri must feel lonely, and they may be deemed advisable to have their backbones massaged often.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Ten republican Senators are opposed to the Aldrich bill, but Nelse Aldrich has gumshoed six democrats into be- coming supporters of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The men who furnished the Pennsyl- yania state capitol are to be sent to a place where the furniture is more sub stantial than gaudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Fighting Bob" evidently has confi- dence in the height of his freeboards. He seems to think they are high enough to meet any emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Between Captain Hobson and Mir. Reuterdahl this country is not permit ted to think it has either ships enough or an ideal navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The whole country admires the pluck and skill and punctuality of our dandy fleet in Magdalena bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The yachts of 50 Wallstreeters are offered for sale, because the lambs stubbornly refuse to contribute as they once did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The frequenters of New York roof gardens will feel safer next summer if Harry Thaw spends the season at Matteawan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

THE SKATOMANIAC She skated in the morning and through out the afternoon, She skated on till 12 o'clock at night, And when the pianola started up a rag time tune She tore around with all her main and might. She skated, skated, skated till they thought that she'd drop dead, She skated till they dragged her from the rink. There were wheels upon her "tootsies'' and more wheels were in her head, For the skatomanias even worse than drink!
 BIFF. You wouldn't think that man amount ed to much in the world. would your NO. Does he?" "No."
 DON'T. Don't depend on others, If you'd reach the top. Though they're friends and brothers, They may let you drop. PROVING HIS VERSATILITY. The celebrated judge who won renown by assessing a fine of one billion dollars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The practice cruise is stopped in order to get in little gunnery, which is, after all, first in warship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The bravest man in this town is not brave enougn to come down town wear. ing a straw hat in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The more subways New York gets the more it wants. The passion grows on what it feeds upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
In the Federal Court.

After charge from Judge Oscar R. Hundley nstructing them to return verdict in favor of the defendant. the jury in the case of Adolphus Robbins vs. the Sheffield Steel and Iron company for personal damages of $500 for overwork on the part of the plaintiff while a convict decided for the company. The plaintiff failed to present a sufficient amount of evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

against a well known trust glared at a common citizen who trembled before the bar. Then, to the astonishment of every body, he fined the prisoner one cent. ~sI do this" he said ito show that the bilion-dolar fine is not a habit with me-"
 WASTE OF TIME. "A western university will instruct women how to shop" ''Bah Might as well try to teach them how to talkl"
 PENNANT WISE.
 The people most
 Inclined to brag
 Are those who say,
 We'll win the rag.'
 THE COLONEL KICKS. You ought to drink plenty of water, colonel"
 By gad, sir. I'm not a bath tub to be filled with water every dayp
 THE GAME.
 Hearts was the game,
 He held a hand
 That he considered
 Simply grand
 A diamond trump
 He played but thick
 His head-'twas she
 Who took the trick.
 Philadelphia Bulletin Now who would hold
 A hand like that7
 The safest way
 Is to stand pat
 Don't buy d ring.
 Don't play your trump,
 Let her rope in
 Some other chur1p.
 TWAS EVER THUS. The blithe suburbanite prepares To plant his garden plot. He thinks twill be great success, His neighbors think twill not.
 REPLIES. Nearly every town has some kind of depot troubles. Vests will make more noise this sum- mer than ever before Uneasy lies the head that wears an ache
 As rule. men don't open jack pot with prayer. Every time Emma Goldman attempts to Ego on'' in Chicago she gets the hook. A Birmingham man dreamed about John D. Rockefeller the other night and woke up as poor as ever. Never make the mistake of thinking that a gold mine advertisement is cure for poverty. Although it is stated that Washington got his ideas for the design of "Old Glory from a barbers pole, that doesn't make us think any the less of "Old Glory"
 More clubs for the Advertisement of Literature and Art have been formed in Birmingham since prohibition went into effect than there are in Boston. There are all kinds of ways to make a living these days and it is a pity that the old-fashioned way of earning a living is no longer popular.
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

It looks Taftier every day. The more money the more delegates is the rule in the republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Prosperity has not returned so vol uminously as to justify an increase in rents or in the price of necessaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

No matter what may be said of com modity prices, Birmingham has greater number of restaurants serving cheap but toothsome food than any city in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The governor of Minnesota is not actively and openly supporting the Johnson boom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

With two members on the bench and one in the Senate the Gary family in South Carolina is pretty we'll fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The reunion is more than two months off, but it is not too early to lay in a supply of flags and bunting. Every house should be decorated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The dwellers at Magdalena bay are stufing all the cotton they can buy in their ears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

March is so pleasant it must be run ming for some office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Bob Evans is sailor and not a wire puller. This is why he is still a rear admiral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The "also mentioned" list will be short at Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

Nobody ever hears an Ensley man refer to hard times. The Steel City is on a boom, and 1908 will be one of it's banner years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The Easter hats of yesteryear- where are they?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

"Made-in-Birmingham" is a good slogan and every local booster has it pat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

If the prohibition wave has caused brewers to curtail their business the manufacturers of cider are fast in- creasing their output. Apple juice in this town is running a close race with limeade and other soft drinks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
About Persons.

John B. Lagarde of Anniston is at the New Morris.
 Thomas B. Moore of Blocton is at the New Morris.
 Charles Miner of Blocton is at the New Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
THE REAL THING.

"Oh, Mir. Mugg, I sigh for realisml My dear young lady. have you ever had the toothache?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

against d we'll known trust glared at a common citizen who trembled before the bar. Then, to the astonishment of every body he fined the prisoner one cent. q do this" he said, ito show that the bilion-dollar fine is not a habit with me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

TRIPLES. Letters old and faded, Rose leaves ghastly white. This the bloom she gave you When she said Good night" This her fan, her ribbon, This her tiny glove. Dropped, we'll say. discreetly- Iris trick of love. Cherish them no longer, Play the manly part. Foolish, idle -ancies- Trinkets of the hearti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
AN ODE TO DRINK.

Genial friend and boon companion, None may know the tie that binds You to me, more dear than brother, Or the bond of equal minds Say the world is dark and dreary, Say the stormy pillows roll. You know how to make me happy, In despite of earthly dole. Say I'm cold and say I'm ragged, Say the winds of winter blow, Say I'm beaten, say I'm starving, Say my lot in life Is low, When my veins are charged with liquor All my troubles are forgot And the sty in which I wallow
 Turns a fair and lovely spot. What is fame and what is honor, What is anything to me? Who would chase those idle bubbles, When his soul may wander free, Past all trammel and convention, Past the bourne of golden dreams, Where the world Is but a vapor And the worse the better seems? Who would be a pawn of fortune Seek the prize he'll never gain? Who would still prolong the struggle, With it's heartache and it's pain? Better yield without murmur, Stifie conscience and regret. This the motto of the drunkard. Drown your manhood and forget!'
 ONLY POSSIBLE PLACE. "I saw a politician yesterday who wasn't busy"
 "Where?"
 "In the morgue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

WASTE OF TIME. "A western university will instruct women how to shop" Bah! Might as well try to teach them how to talkl"
Breathitt County news., 1908-03-06

The newspaper law goes into
effect April lst.
Breathitt County news., 1908-03-06
Ou~ dealings are Strictly on
Me Square.

We will sell the same goods for less
money and more and better goods for the
same money than any 'fy-by-night" con-
cern, who are after your hard earned dol
lars with goods bought at auction sales.
Breathitt County news., 1908-03-06
LEE COUNTY.
Primrose.

r. p. Marks has begun to re.
build. Rev. NJ. f. Stamper and
Louis Wright preached to a large
congregation at Union Sunday.
1t was a union service, indeed, foI
tears flowed from most all eyes.
Lagrippe is raging in our vicinity
Old aunt Nancy Duff, who is neal
80 years of age, has not been ex-
pected to live for the past week
with lagrippe, but is some better
now. Mrs. &. V. Gray has re
turned home from Georgetown,
where she has been for some time
visiting her daughter, Mrs. JOSEPH
Hagins .Thos. Caldwell. Court
ney Cockerham and others left
this week on a log drive Willie
Davis and family, who have beer
living at Winchester, have return
ed to this section Mrs. Thomas
Harper and little daughter, Uls
Gray, of Covington, are visiting
Mrs. CIV. Gray .Thos. Davis.
of Winchester, has been at the
bedside of his mother here for
some days. .. Sam Mosley dice
on last Thursday of consumption.
He leaves a wife and several chill
dren... p. Fraley will move on
the farm of X. p. Marks this
spring, as renter. Our school
on the Laurel branch is still pro.
crossing nicely, with Re-. X. T.
Moores as teacher, and the at
tendance is still good.
CHATTERBox.
Breathitt County news., 1908-03-06
QUIETLY SET A TRAP
low the Republicans Brought About
the Election Of Lradley
For Senator.
DEMOCRATS CAUGHT MAPPING

The Latter Were Not Looking for
Things TO Take the Turn They Did
on That Eventfu Friday and Were
Taken Unawares.
Breathitt County news., 1908-03-06

Judge Ed c. O'Rear will be de.
clared the Republican nominee for
Appellate Judge to succeed him.
self. March lst, was the last day
in which entries before the conven-
tion could be made, and as no one
else entered, tine committee will
meet and declare him the nomi-
nee.