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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

"The play he says, "is a typical middle class English play. and 1t suffers from the faults inherent to this class of Eng hsh work false sentiment and melo- drama."s We quote verbatim from the English translation in the New Quar- terly.
 sentiment and melodrama? Surely there must be some mistake. Yet there were some who called the play "epoch mak- ing After that, our ascription of farce" is sheer praise, for of all ab- horrent things in shaw's eyes sentiment IS the most abhorred. Not word, either. as to his Irish origin Well, he has so long played the role of incense swineer to the English-nattering them by his Witty abuse-that the worst has happened that can happen to an Irishman-he is taken for an Englishman. The truth is that the clever concoction of Ibsen, attraction for continental lovers of the drama. Paris gave Shaw up as a mys- tification, Germany realizes his borrowed profundities, and for Russia it is a case of carrying coals to Newcastle His work is pronounced "stagey and artl- fcial." His one attraction, his keen Celtic wit, evaporates in translation. Shaw is like wasp, all sting and wing. But there are Shavians. They abound in America. They write books about the glib Bernard who is now the self-constituted keeoer of the conscience of British newspaper readers What kaid the poet regarding Shaw and Shaylans long before they were born:
 Big feas have little feas upon their
 backs to bit 'em;
 Little fieas have lesser fleas and so ad
 infinitum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
Armory for Soldiers.

"One of the most urgent needs in this county" said an officer of the National Guard, lis an armory building to be used exclusively for National Guard purposes.
 AS one who has recently experienced the discomforts and the inadequacy Of the present quarters, I know whereof 1 speak. Under ordinary circumstances the armory at the city hall does fairly well but under the conditions which have existed during the past two months, the present quarters have been whilly inadequate and undersira- ble. The worth and need of the Ma tional Guard was proved during the re- cent strike. The presence of the sol diers did much to suppress lawlessness and restore order in this district, and it is well known fact that to disband the National Guard would have a very deleterious effect on the industrial dis trict. This being the case the soldiers should be provided with sufficient and suitable quarters. The eastern cities boast of their splendid armories, some of which in architectural beauty and design equal their finest public build ings. The armory in Louisville is pointed to with pride by the Kentuck ians, and so it is with other cities. A movement has been started looking to the erection of an armory that will ac- commodate all the state troops in this district by the Jefferson County Off, ficers' association, and it is intimated that several of the large corporations in the district will contribute liberally to the project. The erection of suit able building with facilities to proper ly care for the equipment of the troops the library, social features and other advantages that would result from hav- ing suitable quarters, would increase the membership create greater inter- est, and raise the standard and eff- ciency of the National Guard, thereby meaning more and better protection to the property interests and to the main- timing of law and order"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
CRUMBLING REPUBLIC

purchase and free distribution of seeds and agricultural implements. The money has disappeared, with no explanation as poses for which voted.
 Another undeniable fact is that Alexis in surrounding himself with ignorant, savage blackguards. has separated him. self entirely from the intelligent. educats ed, respectable Haytians, toward whom he and his ring have developed greater rancor with each succeeding month. Whenever the opportunity offered mem bers of this class have been robbed, ex- fled or murdered. For the last six months few of those still in the country have dared sleep in their own homes, fearing a night attack. They slip out, after dark. to the homes of nelghbors or to huts of peasants. And in stimulating this class hatred Alexis has given himself over, more and more, to the practice of voo- dooism.
 Much has been said and written about this weird sect. but very few whites have ever been admitted to the secret rituals that undeniably are observed in Hayti. Most of us have attended voohoo gather ings, have heard various songs and wit messed some of their dances; we have seen chickens and goats sacrificed 10 snakes, and have tasted of various
 charms But not one of us can ad. vance an approximately correct idea of the extent to which Alexis and the priests go in their seanees at the na- tional palace. We do know that, dur ing the last year. two of these "priests" have taken up their abode within a short distance of the palace; that on certain nights they have gone to the home of Alexis (the pahee1, and that moving lights have been visible in certain rooms until early morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
REGARDING THE SHAVIANS

From the New York Sun.
 this city some of our prudes, pro-
 fessional and of the police. Iashed
 themselves into a virtuous fury when that innocent old fairy spectacle, Mrs. Warren's Profession" was produced. The same thing happened when Richard Strauss's "Salome'' was sung. Yet after the wave of righteous indignation had subsided and the Shaw play been seen a second time, many asked. Wherefore? And on the repetition of "Salome" by MT. Hammerstein's company people will ex- claim: Wherefore? We never took Shaw for realist, as much as he has pro- claimed himself as one who gets down to the very marrow bone of humanity. He is an idealist of a newer kind, that's all And when The Sun called his plays 'psychical farces" we were told by out ragged Shavians that we missed the quin- tessence of man who admitted that he was better than Shakespeare We are perfectly willing to withdraw the ''psychical' if it is still offensive. Oh, sham and supershaml
 It is not with the Shaw of today we are concerned-he doubtless looks back upon Mrs. Warren" as a mere exercise in metaphysical oiabolo-but with the recep- tion of Mrs. Warren's Profession in Russia. At the Imperial thestre last De- cember the piece had a success of curios- ity. In the audience of the first night sat young women with their parents. They were mildly interested, and among other criticisms that of Miliuklov is the most interesting lie called MT. Shaw the typ ical middle-class Englishman, said he satirized and shared its limitations. Bern ard middle class Bernard limited. We shudder at the Russian critics temerity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Relatives can make a married couple get along finely by not having any.
 A woman gets to understand lot of things by not having any education on them.
 You could never shake a woman's be- lief that what burglar would really like to get would be the baby.
 There's nothing that makes a man yield to your influence so easily as to tell him what strong will he has.
 There is no mother in the country who would be the least bit surprised to wake up any morning and find her son presi- dent of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
WHILE AWAY FROM HOME.

Birmingham people who are leaving home for vacation trip should have The Age-Herald follow them and thus keep informed about what is taking place in the city and state during their absence. The Age-Herald will be sent to them at any address at the regular price, and the address will be changed as often as desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
Henry CIeW's Views.

Henry Clews, in his financial review of Saturdays date, says, in part:
 Railroad earnings as a whole are show ing smaller losses, both gross and net each month. In May the percentage of loss in gross was 19, in June 22, in July IS and in August only 16. September will probably show still better results, for the number of idle cars is steadily de- creasng, and the latest traffic reports are more encouraging. Conditions in the iron trade are also improving, August be- ing the best month of the year thus far. "The most satisfactory feature, how ever, as far as the security markets are concerned, is the improved demand for bonds. This was based almost entirely on the extraordinary ease of money and the prospects of it's continuance The de- mand for bonds came from good sources, such as institutions or those controlling large sums of money, and was not spec ulative in character, although a number of issues have already scored material advances A significant incident was the sale of $10,000,0O0 4 per cent Philadelphia
 
 ability of New York to place AZ per cents year ago. The bond sales on the New York stock exchange in August amounted to ss2OOO,O00, or s52, GOO more than year ago, while the sales since January have doubled over last year and reached more than s6oo,000,O0O.
 Prices of stocks are now very high, the average for the active shares being the highest this year and the highest since May, 1907. Some of the leading shares are selling at the highest figures on rec ord, and it.. is safe to say that the bulk of the losses suffered during the Ianic have been recovered. As the shrink age from the highest point in January, 1907, to the lowest point in December of the same year amounted to about 8, 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
BLISS IN TEXAS.

From the houston Post.
 The New York Mail Is boosting the 'dulcetly velvet voice of Miss Billie Burke and says there is nothing in Texas to equal 1t. The Mail has never heard enc of Texas radiant pants patching, bat ter-cake Tapping angels say: Dear, iast week allowance will be sufficient for an- other week." and Daddy, pass your plate for anothff stack of waffles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
From Harpers Weekly.

From Herpers Weekly.
 N IPLOAIATIC and consular repre- VU sentatives of Hayti in the United
 L> States and Europe, are prone to assert that the government of Nord Alexis is one of progress, of enlighten- ment. and that his people have been ma. terally benefited by his wise, benevolent attention to their welfare. Such state ments are absolutely untrue. Haytl is to- day more wretched and nearer dissolu ton through lack of cohesiveness than she has been in alp of the bloody cen- tury since the commencement of her n- dependence. The eulogists of Haytian government cannot point to one act of Nord Alexis as an example of public spirit, patriotism, benefcence or kindness. They cannot show any proof of public improvement or of expenditure of public moneys for anything except private profit. Nor can they deny that under this
 wise' ruler, public revenues have de- creased, agricultural production had diminished, currency has depreclated and suffering, want and misery have increased tenfold among the people. Nord Alexis. between salary maintenance allowance" allowance for Sunday parades of the military" Appropriation for entertain ing foreign potentates," "allowance for expense of trips" (on which he never goes), etc., obtains from the treasury of this poverty-strlclSen country about s10o OOO Tn gold per annum. Since he and his satellites have been iSl power the public revenues have been devoted solely to enrichment of the ring" No roads have been built, nor any repaired Three mill lion dollars were appropriated, in 1904, for building and repairing roads, establish ment of agricultural experiment. stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

issue until it is settled right. The democrats cannot press 1t too urgently. The country needs a change in the manner of eleeting Senators and the democracy has the popular side of the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
Fire In Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, September 6.-The wool house and fertilizer plant of Armour & Co.,, in the Union stock yards, were destroyed by fire tonight The buildings were i've story brick structures, covering an en- tire block. The fire was the fiercest ex- perienced in the stock yards in seven years, and attracted a large crowd of spectators. The damage is $3OO000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

A New York matron. 10s years old, attributes her longevity to the fact that she has never worn a corset She need not, however. expect to rally other women to her standard, for they would die first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
Camp Clayton Meets.

Camp Henry D. Clayton, United Sons of Confederate Veterans. will hold it's regular monthly meeting in the rooms of the Carnegie club on Monday evening at o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
A GLANCE INTO THE FUTURE.

From the Baltimore American. There was young matron named Fanny, Whose sadness was really uncanny
 For she'd look inl the glass,
 Sigh, Iris true, alas, TllAlose my good looks when a granny. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

pointed and arranged for their organiza- tion on an International basis. This is the first occasion the congress has been convened in an English-speaking country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

oOo.ooo it can be seen to what a tremend- ons extent the recovery has gone. It would almost seem as if It had been too rapid to last, and that the temptations for profit-talxing were irresistible. That Ill the limited space Of ten months se- eurity values should so fully recover from an acute panic is pleasing evidence of our wonderful recuperative abilities; but it strongly suggests the necessity of caution as well as the desirability of period of waiting until the stability of the rise has been fairly tested"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Every politician is beginning to re- member the Maine election which takes place next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The aeroplane face is even fuller of apprehension than the 6O-miles-an- hour automobile face, and the latter is awful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The modern aviator in heavier-than- air machines ie more ready to make descensions than aseensions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

There is a wide gap between the lit- tie red school house and Chicagos IA story school building. They are re- lated, although they do not look altko
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The American athletes came home from the Shepherds Bush stadium in time to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The straw hat will hold it's own until the mercury goes several pegs lower down the tube.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The campaign spellbinders do not feel like warming up when the tenn perature is in the sos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Instead of a constitutional form of government we have under Joe Cannon parliamentary one-man rule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Violinist Hisgen aspires to a place in the orchestra that does not belong to him. He should be willing to play second fiddle in this campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

General Buckner, the sole surviving lieutenant general of the Confederate army, is S5 years old and in good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Minister Wu declines to believe that he has been recalled until he gets the official notification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The government is beginning to say that maple sugar shall be made from the sap of maple trees. This a bold and daring step toward the truth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Birmingham has a red letter day frequently, but the formal opening of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad makes today the reddest letter affair of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Vermont does not seem to under stand the first principles of the land slide business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Some folks prefer midnight visit by burglars to one from the stork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

General Grosyenor is still silent, aIthough Vermont has spoken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The republican spellbinder will wax eloquent at his own expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The first copy of Johndee's autobi- ography should be mailed direct to Ida Tarbell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Shall the people rule?" is the chief issue of the campaign after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

The fall styles decline to be put off until after the November election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Wu Ting Fang is always a-coming or a-going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the toughest day. Macbeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07
THE AGE- HERALD

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-07

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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

OHARLEs q ARTHUR HERZOG,
" ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
liz e. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

PropertyTran Baltimore County
Deeds, etc., received for record in the Office Of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore
County:
Edward O'Mara, trustee, to Jas. Rittenhouse.
James Rittenhouse and VT. to Title Guarantees
and Trust Co.
H. W. Roller and W.T. to W. H. Collett and W.T.
w. q. McHenry ct al to B. f. Rhodes and VT.
B. Rhodes to Hannah Rhodes, his wife.
Geo. ]. Ruth and WI; to a. Leineweber. and VT.
j. Kraus and VT. to Geo. 4. Butcher and W.T.
Belleview Land Co. to H. SPAIN and VT.
Same to Jacob G. SPAIN and VT.
Ruth B. Freeman and hus. to Safe Deposit aud
H. NJ. Henrik to Amanda L. Stinchcomb.
Rebecca E. Banks to Morris Fl. Stump.
F. A. Brown and hus to Howard e. Jackson.
Maggie Klueter to Richard r. Giese.
Geo. L: Dorsey and VT. to Harriet E. Airey.
=. B. VAIL ct al. to Cecilia K. Hall and VT.
Geo. A. Zoos to Henry H. Diehl.
]. J. HaTtlove and VT. to G. A. Woolman and VT.
VIM. B. Ray ner and VT. to Isidor Rayner.
VIM. e. Frazer to F. w. Brundige, Jr.
Valentine Diller and VT. to F. j. Fritsche and VT.
Margaret Prell to Frederick W. Young.
Ida L. Hunter TO Christian Schmeiser.
Mary c. Cording Vessel to A. Frank Black ct al.
A. +. Black ct al. to Mary @. Cording Vessel.
J. G. Drummer to Chas. H. Braun, Sr. and VT.
Mary A. Cremen to Catherine V. Cremen.
j. e. Ingram and VT. to r. Tamburo and VT.
Same to John Dixon.
Park Land Corporation to w. ]. Casey and VT.
United Realty Co. to Anton Textor.
w. e. Cullison and VT. to G. A. Euler and VT.
Roland Park Co. to Helen d. NJ. Parsons.
VIM. s. Hoffman and VT. to G. p. Hauff.
Jas. b. Shearer and VT. to Thos. Sheare.
S. Aukes and VT. to H. Leonhardt and VT.
Geo. f. Muller and VT. to Geo. Redel.
VIM. p. Williamson to VIM. r. limbs and VT.
David G. Mcintosh and VT. to Geo. Silk.
+. Popplein ct al. to Willow Spring Realty Co.
Halethorpe Land and Improvement Co. to J. R.
M. Crone.
Geo. +. Herbert to Francis Shafer.
w. H.Adams to Gainesville Cooperative Asso n.
Chas. Kline and VT. to Geo. S. Pugh and VT.
American Agricultural Co. to W. f. Inmau.
VIM. Z. Pfeiffer and VT. to Carroll Billy.
VIM. p. Williamson to J. B. Crowson.
Same to same.
VIM. E. Brohawn ct al to Brook L. Bruxton.
Miles White. Jr. and VT. to Mabel B. Yost ct al.
]. w. Davis and VT. to Frank F. Munroe.
H. r. Flickinger and VT. to Geo. r. Faustman.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

M. DENHARD,
N ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Fidelity Building, Baltimore. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
Removers of Garbage.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS j. Fisher. Jr.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hahn and John Schwarz
Ca'ttOn-Geo.A. Telljohann and John Foertsch
berk.
CdtonsCjQe-Peter ToOle, Hartman Faye.
Toa0Son-J. William Phipps.
Tuxedo, EUerQreen and Plat /, Roland Park
William Foster.
Plat 2 and 3 Roland Pdrk-W. s. Hull.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

Special Low Prices
on IL, 20, 80 and 40-Qt.
Iron Clad Cans, with
name in large letters
and heavy chains.
Your own private
mark stamped on all
cans to prevent being
lost or stolen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
NHEsAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY
"cHEsAPEAKE Line"

NHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
"ChESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "CO-
LUMBIA" AND AUGUSTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except Sun
day. at $50 p. NJ, and arrive Old Point Comfort
at 9 A. NJ. and Norfolk at 100 A. NJ. where con-
nection is made with the Rail Lines for all points
South and Southwest.
"YORK RIVER LIRE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER ATTAIN
ia" for EST POINT and RICHMOND, Va.
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday Thursday
and Saturday at P. NJ, and arrive West Point
at 7.45 A. NJ, and Richmond at $40 A. M.
Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Clements
Clay Bank and Almonds (weather and ice per
mitting)
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIERS Is & 10 LIGHT STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points may be secured
baggage checked and staterooms reserved from
the City Ticket Offices, llg E. Baltimore street
ARTHUR W. ROBSON, Agent, 127 E. Baltimore
street, or the General Offices, Light and Lee
streets, Baltimore. Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, E. j. CHISM,
General Manager. General Passenger Agent
T. H. MCDANIEL, Asst. Gen'l Passenger Agt.
Nov. 23-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

HENRY G. WEAVER,
III ATTORNEY AT LAW,
sos Fidelity Building, Baltimore, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

r EDWARD STIRLING,
eJe ATTORNEY COUNSELLOR AT LAW
1902 N. Calvert Street. Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
Lamp Lighters
Constable

LIST DiStrict-Frederick C. Raab, August ]. Pc
tiers, Denis Cavey.
I'd District s. Hobbs, G. E. Crusey.
al Distributions w. Edes.
An DiStrict-Charles j. Beckley.
18th District-William H. Benson.
9Th DiStrict-Wiliam F. Hare
IN DiSfrtct-J. Elmer Roster, Geo. w. Candles.
Sh District-Edward w. Cole, John w. Hoff-
man.
9th Dtstrict-Jas. P. Wilkinson, George G. Ger
man. George d. Myerly, Clarence T. Murray.
10th Distrtct-Oscar Johnson, Robert A. Nelson.
1lkh District
18th District-Christian Hess.
1862 Dtstrict-JosephJ Gilen, Joseph Bollinger.
14th District-John A. Quick, William Sindall,
18th DiStTict-James Wood
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

Property TransfersinB Baltimore County.
Deeds, etc. received for record in the Office Of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore
County:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
sornNrrR1c MISCELLANY.

Time Distribution by Gas Mains-Follow-
ing Up the Missing Linl-Lofty Quick
silver Columns = England'e Volcanic
Fires-Modern Moters-Paper Material
"A New Engineering Feat-Moonlight
MISUNDERSTANDING Belts of Steel.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

A A. PIPER, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
IA TOWSON, Md.
OfHce-In Piper Building, opposite main en-
trance to Court House.