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The newspaper., 1908-06-26
MISS JULIA MARLoWE.

MISS JULIA MARlOWE.
al am glad TO write my endorse
menf of the great remedy, Peruna. I
do SO most heartily. "--Juiia Mariowe.
Any remedy that benefits digestion
strengthens the nerves.
The nerve centers require nutrition.
II the digestion is impaired. the nerve
centers become anemic, and nervous
debility is the result.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
WOODcOCk AND WOOD DUCK
RAPIDLY NEARING DANGER
OF EXTINCTION.
RELIEF NEEDED AT ONCE
Shooting Of Former Should De Pro.
hibited for Four Years, According
to Investigators-Grou
and Quail.
BY EDWARD q. CLARK.

lAssociate Member American Ornithol.
ogists' Union.)
Copyright. Joseph B. Bowles)
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any OF tho other game, birds which
from their .fecundity and from their
habits OF life stand less in need OF the
guard Of the law.
Tho woodcock (philohela minor) un-
less something bo done. and done
quickly. will soon be classed with the
extinct aux and the 'proverbially ex-
tinct" dodo. This Is no idle statement
made by protectionist from princi-
pie for the sake OF stopping the sport
of the multitude. The plea for the pro
lection OF the woodcock. and the state
ment that unless protected quickly
and adequately II viii soon be a bird
OF the past, have the sanction of the
United States government Dr. A. X.
Fisher. an ornithologist Of the biologi-
cal survey, recently Investigated the
reasons for the decrease In the MUM
ber of woodcock and wood duck-an-
other bird that Is rapidly vanishing
and on ending his work said: I'm
less strong protective measures are
soon adopted the woodcock and wood
duck. two popular ana valuable game
birds. will become extinct-the wood.
cock absolutely. the wood duck over
iarkt pttt VI It's tahkt
The woodcock is a migratory bird.
II winters in the southern states and
comes TO the north in summer TO rear
its young Some of the birds. how
ever. II must be said. are practically
resident throughout the year In some To-
caiitics OF the south.
Disdaining the wanderers life. they
build their homes In neigh borhoods to
(which they cling throughout their
short lives. In winter the woodcock is
in the southern states. II 10 sold for
food In every winter resort In the
southland. and II is shipped northward
TO supply the winter markets Of the
great cities.
Harassed all winter through with
dog and gun. the woodcocx takes up its
northern flight early In the spring. pos
sibiy hoping that far away It may get
rest from persecution. II is an idle
hope Though there are laws in many
of the northern states which prohibit
the spring shooting of woodcock. the
birds are killed in great numbers by
men who go out ostensibly to hunt
snipe and plover. which the wisdom
of the law makers allows to be killed
it time when they most need protec-
ton. The woodcock often nests early.
so early that spring floods frequently
drown out is low lying habitation.
The bird is not persevering. Its heart
fails 1t In the face OF difficulties. I'm
Ike the quail. which is bound TO raise
n brood III II taxes all summer" II
frequently Will make no attempt at
a second nesting after the first has
proved failure This fact in itself
wars against raH!d increase In tho
ranks of TIE bh.is.
Members OF The legislatures fof the
northern s:a'cs seem to have read
Somewhere the statements OF scicn-
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
Reason for Wedding Rino.

BY giving his wife n ring, a husband
is supposed to take her fully into his
confidence. The fact that the left
hand has been chosen TO wear 1t. sig
nifies that as the left is weaker than
the right, so is a wife subject to her
husband, while the third finger has
been selected because of an old super
stition that from the third finger OF
the left hand runs a vein directly to
the heart
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

the season of shooting the
time to ask the sportsman to
stay his hand? The Sep
tember fields and woodlands
are thronged with men bent
u on killing. 1T is well
enough" they say; there are plenty
of birds. and those that are left will
nest next year"
1t is true that in one sense there
are plenty of birds. plenty yet for a
fair days sport. but what of the past
and the future? 1t is only the older
sportsmen who can Judge of numbers
by comparison. The graybeard who
goes afield to-day misses the quail
covey multitudes OF his youth. The
stripping sportsman finds four coveys
in day, deals out death in each and
In the absence OF experience. repeats:
There are plenty of birds"
The game birds of the United States
are disappearing. They are going into
the pot. The epicure cats. has his
hour Of delight. and II the growing
scarcity OF the game finally be forced
upon him. orders another bird and
says: Let posterity eat beef"
y Consider the woodcock, one OF the
0oblest II not the noblest OF our game
birds. II is the table delicacy par ex-
cellence. and its shot-riddled body is
worth a dollar to the pot hunter. Is
not this enough In itself TO show why
the woodcock is vanishing7 II this
be not enough let It be known that for
some inscrutable reason this bird. val
liable from the economic standpoint of
food supply. is more poorly protected
by law throughout the country than
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
Eor Study of Birds.

An educational feature of the park
in Springfield. Mass. is the bird dis.
play in aviaries. ponds and other
places. the object being to provide op-
portunity for the children to study the
habits Of the little brothers of the air
at close range.
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Auafn.

Museum Attendant-We cannot tell
whether this mammal is one or several
million years old.
Old Gentleman-Hem. see. Fee
male OF its species. eh?
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Hard to Riah. Fundamental wrono.

1t will often happen when thing
is originally wrong. that amendments
do not make II right; but more often
do as much mischief in one way, as
good in another.-Paine.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Brought Humble Flower Into Favor.
Lord Beaconsfeld's love for the hum
BILE primrose has been perpetuated by
the foundation of the Primrose league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
FARMERS PREPARED
 TO HOLD COTTON
PRESIDENT HARViE JORDAN SAYS THE COTTON ASSOCIATION AND THE FARMERS UNION ARE BE- ING BACKED BY BANKERS.

Atlanta, April 12.-President liar 1ie Jordan of the Southern Cotton associa- tion, in a statement made public to- day, says that his association, in con- nection with the Farmers union, has completed arrangements to hold the remnant of the 1907 cotton crop. The Farmers Union Cotton companies the statement says, in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama have alredy perfected arrangements with bankers ir those states to finance every bate now held in Farmers Union ware houses. Similar results, continues the statement are being secured for cot ton h cid by members of tEe Southern Cotton associa ton by the central head quarters and state divisions, and at the larger centralized points, President Jordan concludes his statement as fos- lows:
 q cannot too freely emphasize again the imperative importance of cutting down the cotton acreage and prevent irg a serious crisis next winter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
VERDICT IS GIVEN
 IN INSURANCE CASE

Meridian, Miss, April 12.-(Special)- Judge Cochran took a vacation Satur- day and Hon. V. w. Gilbert presided as judge of the circuit court,
 In the suit of Mrs. Laura Hyde of Laurel vs. the Home Insurance company for the collection of 5000 policy on the life of her son, J. G. Hyde, who com mitted suicide in this city about year ago. the jury returned verdict in favor of Mrs. Hyde. The verdict was based on expert testimony, which tended to prove that the act was planned and executed by an insane man. Young Hyde killed himself a week or ten days after his marriage to Miss Clara Shelby of Laurel because his bride, it was stated went to her home and refused to return to live with him. The affair created a great sensation throughout the state at the time, owing to the prominence of the families involved.
 A factional fight is on in this city between the republicans. Today two meet ings were held and each appointed dele gates to the county convention to be held in this city next Wednesday for the appointment of delegates to the state convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
DEVELOPMENTS IN
 FAVOR OF VALUES Harriman'S Erie Deal Is Sur
 prise 10 People CROP CONDITIONS GOOD The Investment Situation Shows Some Signs of mprovement-Money Continues Easy and Hard
 To Place.
CROP CONDITIONS GOOD

New York, April 12.-Developments last week were in favor of values of securi- ties and prices responded, but in slug gish and irregular fashion. Great interest centered in the working out of the Erie financial settlement. and while underlying confidence was general that the settle ment would be effected, the manner of it's accomplishment came as a surprise and afforded abundant food for wide rang ing conjecture over the motives and plans underlying the action.
 E. H. Harriman's advance of funds to the Erie was most interesting in the light of his far-reaching interests in the rail- road system of the whole country. The fact of the recent completion of a Harri- man link to the Atlantic seaboard in the south through the Illinois Central and the Central of Georgia points the argument that control of the Erie is intended for an- other such link to the northern seaboard.
 The present mixed control of the Erie in community with that of other trunk lines and anthracite carriers would make such a project of consequence to the balance of power in the whole railroad world The object is thus invested with an import ance in the estimation of the financial public extending far beyond the immedl- ate affairs of the Erie itself.
 Crop Conditions.
 The publication of the April condi- ton of the winter wheat and rye crops by the department of agriculture was of ma rl.ad raa ssurinr affact ouiDp to fha high percentage of condition reached for the winter wheat crop and the large crop indicated on the basis of that condition. The years crop yields are looked upon as a vital element in the improvement of the depression into which business has been thrown
 No marked influence was perceptible n the securities market from the side of business and traffic advices. Reports of railroad officials were moderately hopeful in tone, but they had little actual increase of traffic to report and returns of earn ings still show heavy reductions from the corresponding periods of year ago, as well as for several years preceding.
 The price of copper has declined again,
 
 of. Orders for steel products show reces- sions from the level of the carly part of March. and the iron market is called stag nant.
 g Persistent rumors of an intended cut in prices of steel products have elicited pro testations of the determination of the al- lied interests in the trade to maintain prices The investment situation shows some signs of improvement.
 Money continues easy and difficult to place in time loans. in spite of prospects of United States treasury withdrawals of government deposits from the banks and a possibility of some outgo of gold to France. The Erie settlement removes oppressive factor from the investment sit uation The determination of the Inter ugh-Metropolitan to issue bonds in- stead of short term notes were signifi- cant of some growth of confidence in the investment prospect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
NEW CABINET HAS
 BEEN ANNOUNCED Identical with Semi-Oficial
 Forecast A STRIKING FEATURE David Lloyd George Leaps Suddenly 
STRIKING FEATURE
David Lloyd George Leaps Suddenly to the Front Rank of English Political Life-In Line For
 Premiership.

London. April 12.-Ofncia1 announce 1ent was made tonight of the new cabinet appointments. They are iden- teal with the forecast made by the Daily Chronicle few days ago and announced in these dispa tches as fe1- lows:
 Herbert H. Asquith, prime minister and nrst lord of the treasury.
 David Lloyd George, chancellor of exchequer.
 Lord Tweedmouth. president cf the council.
 Earl of crewe, secretary of state for the colonies.
 Reginald McKenna. first lord of the admiralty.
 Winston Spencer Churchill, presi- dent of the board of trade.
 Walter Runciman, president of the board of education.
 John Morley, secretary of state for India and Sir Henry H. Fowler chan cellor of the duchy of Lancaster have heen made peers, but retain their pres ent offices.
 Col. ]. E. Seeley has been appointed under secretary for the colonies; Lord Lucas, parliamentary secretary, war of fee; F. D. Acklan, financial secretary, war office, and Thomas R. Buckanana, parliamentary secretary India office.
 Having been fully anticipated ln we'll informed political quarters, the few changes which Mir. Asquith made Tn the old Campbell Zimmerman cabi- net caused no surprise. There had been some speculation as to whether tae new premier would think it well to dissolve parliament and he would have been fully justified in assuming tre government under somewhat unusual circumstances, in taning the course On appealing to the country for a new mandate. He has, however, evidently decided otherwise
 His aim in composing the cabinet seemingly has been to avoid as far possible any bye-electicn in constit- uencies with the faith that liberalism is wavering. The changes as ar nounced will only necessitate four bye elections. those of whlc held respective iy by John Morley. Walter Runciman and Sir Henry Fowler may be considered quite safe. Winston Spencer Churchill's election in Manchester, however, is considered decidedly doubtful.
 Now that it is officially confirmed, the most striking feature in the new cabinet is the leap of David Lloy1- George to the front rank in political lie, As second minister in rank re becomes the deputy leader of rhe house of commons, or the prospective heir to the premiership. should any unforeseen accident leave that office vacant.
 The condition of Sir Campbell Ban herman is reported by ais physicians as being unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
CONGRESS ENTERS
 VERY DULL WEEK
THE BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR WILL BE RENAMED IN A SPEECH BY SENATOR FoRAkER-PENSlO INCREASES WANTED.

Washington. April 12-With the excep- tion of a revival of the discussion of the Brownsville affair, nothing of par ticular interest is expected to develop in either house of Congress this week. While determined to continue their fili- buster with the end in view of forcing their opponents to enter upon the con sideration of the legislation suggested by the President, democratic members of the House will place Instructions in the pathway of appropriation bills, and for this reason they probably will not be called upon during the present week to resort to their delay.
 The House will continue it's work on the naval bill until that measure is dis posed of, and when that result is at tained will take up the diplomatic ap propriation bill The consideration of these measures will occupy the entire week. The Senate again finds itself with put material in the shape of appropria- ton bills to work upon and after giving Monday to miscellaneous subjects, in cludng legislation for the District of Columbia, it will reyanm the Browns vile affair. This subject will be opened up Tuesday by Senator Foraker, Who as the champion of the discharged negro soldiers, will present tn 'ir claims in an elaborate speech, in which he will re- view the testimony and make an effort to have the Senate reverse the commit- tee on military affairs by passing the senator's bill providing for the enlist ment of the men who lost their places as the result of the Presidents order. The question once opened, there will prob ably be several speeches on it.
 There are several appropriation bills before the Senate, but they are all in committee, where for various reasons they have been kept for some time. These include the agriculture, postonice and pension bills. The latter has been held for some time in the committee on pen sions to await the outcome of the con ference between the TWO houses on the bill increasing to SIP per month the pen sions of widows. If this Legislation IS enacted as there is no doubt 1t VIII De in some form it will be necessary Tor the Senate to add from Sl2.0O0,00O to S14,oOO,o0o to the bill as it passed the House The total will thus be forced to figure be- yond $160 600 900, the largest sum ever car ried by a pension bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
GUILTY OF BIGAMY
 AND STILL IN JAIL

Jackson, Miss, April 2.-tSpecial0-W r. West, the tailor who has been on trial here two days, charged with big amy, was declared guilty last night. His sentence will be a term in the peniten- tiary, but has not been passed. West will appeal, pending which he will re- main in jail.
 West came to Jackson from Demopolis, Ala, three years ago, married an Ala bama girl who came here for that pur- pose. and has made a model citizen.
 Meantime wife Nc. also from Demop- olis, turned up and West was indicted for bigamy.
 The trial was highly sensational and so very unprintable that Judge Potter cleared the court room of even reporters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
THE PRESIDENT
 PLANS ID TRAVEL Desires to Journey In Foreign
 Countries AT CLOSE OF HIS TERM It Is Announced That MT. HbseveIt Will Not Go To sagimore Hill Until After the Chicago
 Convention.

Washington, April 12-Should President Roosevelt's present desires be realized he will spend the first year after his retirement from office in travel outside the united States. His plan is to see some of the rugged and little frequented portions of foreign lands, as well as to travel the beaten track of the tourist. That the President will indulge his fond ness for hunting big game is believed by those to whom he has confided his intention.
 It was at the recent dinner of the Boone and Crockett club in this city that the President last told of his in tehtions for next year. He was told of tn opportunities for hunting in Alaska anC urged to arrange for a trip there. This, he said. would interfere with his plan for foreign travel and would have to be considered, if at all, at some fu- ture time.
 President Roosevelt Is quoted as adding at this time:
 If William H. Taft is nominated and elected President, which would be very gratifying, it would make impossible crit lclsm II l were abroad, to the effect that l was dictating to him and being fol- lowed, or that I had dictated and had been turned down in my suggestions"
 Plans for the occupancy the coming summer of the Presidents Sagamore Hill home are being considered and it is ex- pected "the summer capitol'' at Oyster Bay will be opened for business before the end of June. It is the Presidents present intention to remain at the White House until the returns from the Chicago convention have been received, but 1t is likely that Mrs. Roosevelt and the chill dren will be settled in the old estate before the President reaches there.
 As to politics. 1t is said the President will be simply an "uninterested observer and politicians will find no cause to make visits to Sagamore Hill. = ~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
HEARNE WlTHDRAWS.
Scherr and Swisher Have Clear Field
 In West Virginia.

Wheeling, w. Va. April 12-Following his unexpected defeat by Auditor Scherr in the Marshal county primary, William H. Hearne tonight gave out letter with drawing from the contest for the repub- leaves the field clear to State Auditor A. c. Scherr and Secretary of State Charles w. Swisher. Swisher led until yesterday, when 10 counties held primaries or conventions, and of the 154 state con- vention delegates selected Scherr secured 1O6, Hearne and Swisher 40. Scherr was slightly ahead and will probably lead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
eessemer Firm Gets a Big Contract

Bessemer, April 12.-(Special.) )-Sul- ivan 6. Long, contractors of this city. hay. had some very large contracts for installing sewerage systems in all parts of the country during the past year. and it appears that their work must show dp pretty well from the fact that they secured two more cor- tracts yesterday One of them is $SOOOO job at Canton, Miss, and the other is $26.00O contract at Triton, Ga. Work will be started on the Tiff ton job oh the 10th of this month and the other one will be started on May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
PosToFFIcE ROBBED.
Postmaster Morris Is Shot and Beaten
 By Burglars.

Elkton, Md, April 12.-Postmaster Nor ris of Sassafras, Cecil county, was last night shot in the leg and beaten with a club by three masked burglars, who aft erward compelled his wife, at the point of a revolver, to give them $9O in cash.
 Before attacking the postmaster and his wife the burglars broke into the postof- fee and stole a lot of stamps. They es- capped and are thought to have come in this direction, but have not yet been caught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
THE AMATEURS.

Jones, April (Special.) l.)-Jones and Propst mill crossed bats Saturday. Jones won by a score of 23 to 1. Reed was in fine form, yielding only five hits and striking out IA men. All teams wishing game or series of games with Jones will receive a prompt reply by writing to w. T. Hermann. Battercs Eaton and Reed; Reed Byrum and Propst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13

the North Grove street morgue. No other deaths have thus far been officially re- ported. It is estimated that about 800 houses were burned apd3 about 10000 peo- pie rendered homeless.
 An early morning estimate of the loss by an official of prominent insurance company places the total at between g, 100000 and $10,000,00o. The total insur- ance, 1t was figured was about $5,00O,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
HOME LABEL STAMP
BOOST THE HOME IDEA

By getting one of those stamps. Ask for Alabama Products Made in Bir- mingham District, or, We Sell Alabama Products, Made in Birmingham Dis trict," and use 1t on your bill heads and stationery, or, ask people to come to Birmingham by getting and uSinR a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
ANOTHER WAY TO HELP

Is to patronize our big plant. We employ between so and 90 people steadily, paying out large cash pay rolls here every week and manufacture right here:
 Roberts & Sons Travelling Mans Expense Books, Mer- chandise Checks and Cou- pon Books for all purposes, Labels Prehted, Litho- graphe9 and Engraved, Rubber Stamps, Seal Press es, Stencils. Blank Books of every kind and size, Cotton Books, Engraved Visiting Cards, Invitations, Ste. Autographed, Printed and Embossed Stationery of every description.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Postal Changes.

Washington, April 12.-(Special.) )-Ethel O. Garfield appointed postmaster at Der gamot, Choctaw county, vice William H. fairfield, dead. w. J. Britton is appoint ed postmaster at Aouilla, Choctaw coun- tv vice H. A. Hendrix, dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
REUNION INVITATION

Inviting people to visit your store during the United Confederate Vet eran Reunion to be held here June 9th, 10th and 11th. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
BASEBALL RESULTS

Meridian 4, Vicksbnrg 1.
 No other games were scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13

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