davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30
MIR MOPER

MIR MOPER. ] The trouble-laden brother signs Most everywhere he goes. A doleful look upon his face. His heart brimful of woes. He never hears spring melody, Or sees the flowers bloom, But sadly walks this mortal vale, Quite given OCT to gloom. He ne'er was known to lift a song Or wear a pleasant smile; When others clap their hands for joy He says, That's not my style" Good gracious! What a bore he is To persons round about, Who try to make the best of life And have no time to poutl PRETTY GOOD EVIDENCE. "F'lubber, the tragedian. is undoubtedly great actor.
 Have you ever seen him act?" No. I base my remarks on, the fact that he has never written any reminis- cences for the magazines" A SUNDAY MORNING INCIDENT. No" father said, I'm 'fraid I can't Get out to church today. The weather's warm--it makes me pant I m puny, anyway" His chair against the wall did lean, House slippers on his feet; Then the fire bell rang and you should
 have seen
 Pa humping down the street.
 BOILING IT DOWN. What is the night editor tearing his hair about?"
 Hes trying to make a long story short"
 CONTRARY.
 It does no good to worry
 And wear a gloomy brow.
 But some days I just worry
 And grumble, anyhow.
 
 SPOILED FOR LIFE. Poor fellow! He has never been able to make living" 'Too bad. Whats the matter?" Years ago somebody told him he had temperament TO WIN.
 Here's one rule That beats them all, Get up smiling
 When you fall!
 NEWS NOTE OF THE FUTURE. Jackson H., August 15. 192o-(SpeciaL) -Sias Longrake, well known farmer of this vicinity, was struck on the head this morning by an empty champagne bottle which was thrown overheard from a passing airship. Longrake is in criti- al nd ic tlot will die
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

MT. Taft's explanation of the Chi cago platform fills 12 columns, and then it is an explanation that does not explain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Admiral Sperry's flagship recently got into communication with San Diego, 2900 miles away. This is d wonderful century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The $300,0o0, 900 lumber combine has been postponed to a time when 1t can get out of the presidential limelight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The hip pocket pistol is far worse than the hip pocket bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Chicago is to have theatre without box office, and the press agent will not thrive in it because of the lack of passes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Elinor Glynn believes in her heroine to the extent of personal presentation on the stage at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The republicans of New York are puzzled by the opportunity they have to renominate Governor Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The politicians of New York are strangely silent since Governor Hughes announced for governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The Indians at Quebec are pictur- esque, but they can't shoot as straight as the Indians of 300 years ago did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30
WHILE AWAY FROM HOME.

Birmingham people who are leaving home for the summer should have The Aae-Herald follow them and thus keep informed about what Is taking place in the city and state during their absence. The Age-Herad 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., 1908-07-30
Hiqh-CIass Enaineers.

Tn many respects Julian Kendrick, the city engineer who is about to give up his position and accept flattering offer from a private concern, reminds me of the late W. E. Cutshaw, for 30 years or more city engineer of Richmond said a mem- Der of Birmingham's Virginia colony"
 Colonel Cutshaw was a high-class en- gineer. He had more to do with making the historic city what it is than did any other man or set of men. He kept abreast of the times and planned the streets, the parks, and the sewerage system on mod ern lines. And along with his great ca pacity, he was a synonym for honesty. He was fine judge of men, and no one could pull the wool over his eyes Cut shaw's absolute integrity alone was worth untold thousands of dollars to Richmond. Shortly before he died he was retired on $3OOO year, with the title of consulting engineer. MT. kendrick, like the late Colonel Cutshaw, is a high-class engineer and, like Cutshaw, he is absolutely hon est and fearless in the discharge of his duty. It is regretable that such men should either grow old, or, as in the case or kendrick give up their jobs.
 Besides being city engineer MT. Ken drlck was engineer of the Jefferson coun- " sanitary sewer commission. It was he who designed the trunk sewers and directed the construction work. This was large enterprise, and it was not only carried out scientifically but the job was completed for less than the appropriation. lhe commission and the engineer worked harmoniously and with an eye single to the public good. This great achievement would have given the engineer high rank. even had he done little work besides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The Kennesaw Mountain judge la bored and brought forth mouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES

DOOMED TO FAIL. Through life of failure He plodded his way, In dread of the critics What others might say.H He dared not adventure On seas still untried For fear that some skeptic Would mock and deride. He trembled and trembled, A slave to the thought That the world would refuse him If honor he sought A fellow so craven, So limp and weak -kneed, It isn't surprising He didn't succeedl
 THERE'S DIFFERENCE. "Prominent?" No. Merely conspicuous" The humorist of the Louisville Courier. Journal sings in a sprightly way about a pretty blue-eyed blonde suffragette." Who ever heard of one? Who ever saw one? Hear him:
 MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Dingbat used to meanly gloat Der the girls who couldn't vote Used to say He was not one of their knights; Women had no voting rights Anyway. But he's had a change of heart And he takes the women's part Now, you bet For he's getting rather fond Of a pretty, blue-eyed blonde Suffragette.
 TOO CAREFUL. "I'm afraid that boy will never amount to much in life." "oh, don't say that Its a fact, however He has been going barefooted ever since spring and hasn't had stone-bruise yet'
 THE RUB. Philosophy. philosophy, Does well enough until lis you disgruntled, down and ut And feeling cross and i'll.
 OBLIGING. He is a generous man." Tn what way?' He lends himself readily to erica ture.'
 IN CONCLUSION.
 In vain the bard
 Essayed to rhyme;
 He seemed to strike
 snag each time.
 So he wrote some rot,
 Put on his hat
 And said he'd let
 It go at thati
 PAUL COOL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The owners of cornfelds do not nina hot nights while corn is selling at 70 cents bushel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

What city residents need is a coun- try resort that has no growing roosters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Oklahoma becomes each recurring day more and more our infant prodigy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Eugene Chain is as bald as Eugene Debs. Both think too much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The battleship fleet is still steaming along on schedule time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The lack of that s29,200,OO0 fine op- crates to increase the country's grow ing deficit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30
Pittsburq and Birmlnoham.

was In Pittsburg last week." said John R. Fullerton of Chicago. "and was siao to see industrial life there reviving. when was in Pittsburg in March It was about as near dead as a great in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The Prince of Wales Is not as sporty as his father was when he came to America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Instead of vote hunting the Presi- dent prefers to go lion hunting in Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

To be wise and love, exceeds mans might.
 -Troilus and Cressida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Nearly all Americans get their early athletic training in baseball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30
PRETTY GOOD EVIDENCE.
BOILING IT DOWN.

What Is the night editor tearing his hair about?'
 Hes trying to make a long story short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

IN CONCLUSION. In vain the bard Essayed to rhyme; He seemed to strike A snag each time. So he wrote some rot, Put on his hat And said he'd let It go at that
 PAUL COG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

The humorist of the Louisville Courier. Journal sings in a sprightly way about pretty, blue-eyed blonde suffragette." Who ever heard of one? Who ever saw one? Hear him:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

OBLIGING. He is a generous man." Tn what way?" ''He lends himself readily to erica ture.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala postoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-30

THE RUB. Philosophy, philosophy, Does well enough until lis you disgruntled, down and ut And feeling cross and i'll.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-02-17
Will Build a
Railroad To
The Vulcan

Probably early In next summer
railroad building may be looked for
on the part of the Nevada Northern
and the Vulcan Mining company
from Cherry Creek out to the mines
of the Vulcan and possibly to other
properties In the rich mineral district
in which its property Is located. The
part of the Nevada Northern in this
construction will probably only go to
the length of construction of spur
from the main track and the enlarg-
ing of yard facilities at Cherry
Greek to accommodate the increased
business which will be made by the
connecting line of the Vulcan people,
in the event they build. The North
ern spur will be probably some three
or four miles in length. enabling 1t
to put cars on the other side of the
stretch of soft ground which at the
present time practically cuts off the
hauling of freights either to or from
the Vulcan country during about
seven months of the year This spur
for the relief of the section, General
Manager Cannon of the Northern
stated during the week, has been I'M
der consideration for some time and
is independent of any action the vul-
can people may have In contempla-
ton in the matter of railroad build
ing. Regarding the latter they have
as yet given out nothing definite.
Rumor that they intended building
led to the writing of letter by the
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-02-17

Nevada Northern containing query
as to their intention with view OF
getting Information that would ena-
BILE desirable connection between the
Vulcan road and the spur of the
Northern if the Vulcan is to build.
There has been no answer to this
communication.
Until summer comes there can be
no railroad construction attempted
on the soft ground out from Cherry
Creek. This ground is In reality the
key to the need which exists fot a
railroad to the Vulcan. Once across
the soft country the haul to the Vul-
can district Is not attended by seri-
Gus difficulties. though steam trans
portation would of course be more
desirable. both in point of time and
money saved AS It Is at present as
high as SO horses have been required
to pull few tons across the lake of
mud the freight being loaded on
skids and these pulled over the
slush. During more than half the
year the ground is to all intents and
purposes impossible for freighters.
As a result .ae richly mineraliZed
country back of II is confined to ac-
tive operations during about that
time. work during the balance being
carried on for the most part in de-
sultory manner. With the Northern
spur across the soft ground. deliv-
ering and receiving freights at the
end of a firm road from the mining
district this would quickly change.
Shipments of ore could be made
throughout the year, while supplies
of all kinds and much heavier ma
chinery than has heretofore gone in
would be possible OF transportation
at all times. The result would with
out question be Of high Importance
in enabling further opening up of
the district and In bringing steady
to a large number of
men at operating properties. the pro-
duction of which even under the ad-
verse conditions that are contended
with is an important item In gold.
silver, lead and some copper output.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-02-17

bought on the declines during the week and will continue to
be taken up right along whenever offered to the extent of the
home buying power People here know the value OF these
stocks know that they the behind them and that their
later record must big dividend earnings which cannot
but lift the market of the stocks many points above the
present level.
The smaller stocks traded in the local board have de
veoped great strength but not inactive The injection
Rawhde company of Ely people into the local mar
ket has called good deal money and has demonstrated
that the camp of broke but the other
hand has plenty money for the oaon of such enter
prises deemed worthy
General business conditions in the district have made
tera improvement during the month Trade for the first half
the latter has better than any time since early
fall Merchants believe that they going to have the
best month the money sngency struck the country and
feeling good Money steadily growing easier and there
little difficulty in securing liberal funds for all egt
needs Cashiers certificates may be said to have entirely
disappeared from trade channels Their redemption by the
banks has been without trace of strain.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-02-17
The Camp and It's Progress In Week

MAKE USE OF 100
CITY AND ELY
COULD
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-02-17
EXCELLENT WORK At M'G|LL
CROWD|NG AHEAD STEADILY
WITH INCREASING FORCES
Cumberland Ely Making Bigger Mine of
Veteran With Every Days Work. Camp
Has Plenty of Money For Legitimate
Observation-Disclosures Conditions.

CntCrprIScS---OCncrdI Conditions.
Continued progress with larger working engaged
smeer and than last October up
the principal feature of of the related
activity of Cumberland Ely Consolidated the
district The being pursued meter and
line with that which prevailed since the first of the
year. employment of all the that advantageous
be made Of only in the last week it has been little
marked and coupled with report that the official word is in
hand crowd the big plants full capacity completion at the
earliest possible time
very notable feature of work and meer
is the marked enthusiasm and high spirit which is put into
their labor by the employed There is vim in that
tells personal interest and of confidence that has about
through association with those who direction of the work
Each and wants the machinery get in motion
the earliest possible and doing everything he
that end Among these many with wide experience
in the of they doing here and many
who have had much experience in operating plants of similar
character Without exception they declare the word at Nc
Gill the complete every way that they
in contact with They have unsnted praise for
those directing the work. among them the
unanimous opinion found that construction work ever
had larger advantage of thorough understanding
foremen heads of departments and of
what is wanted done and how to get it done.
No definite time vet fixed starting of the concentra
tor and the visitor readily understand why this should
be The big work the first unit is DONE but many little
details still be concluded Their proper working out
is tedious and takes time that prohibits accurate
figuring amount that will be required However, the
day of putting the mills and tables motion be far
distant and may come quicker than expected
AT the mines with exception of the Veteran of Cumber
land Ely inactivity continues pending the call for production
the Veteran there has been change the rapdty with
which work is being pushed ahead in the bodies in the
in sinking the four compartment shaft
change in the notable performances of the
mine in bringing with every shot that
fired The Veteran gets bigger and bigger with every day
work.
The issue of Nevada Consolidated bonds the that
made for opportunity to participate in the underwriting
been followed by the stockholders of the
with rapid steps avail themselves of the benefits which they
are enabled to under the of the arrangement That the
bond issue was timely scheme for the epenshng
of the treasury he company made very plain by the
large demand which developed among investors for this
class of securities While stocks have failed to bring out the
money bonds have lately taken up eagerly when backed
by merit such as unquesonaby possessed by Nevada G.
solidated
LOCAL.. Cumberland Ely and Nevada Consolidated were
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-10
LONG REST FOR TAFT.
Augusta May Be Selected For His
Winter Home.

Hot Springs, Va, November 9-The
stay of President-elect Taft at the Vir-
ginia hot springs will be prolonged
until the first week of December If the
ordinary season of mild weather here
prevails 1t is Mr. Taft's determination
to fit himself by riding and golf for the
strenuous duties which await him in
March.
He has accepted the request of Miss
Boardman of Washington, president of
the National Red Cross, to attend the an
nusl meeting of the society in Washing
ton on December 3. He expects to re-
main here until them. Although his
plans have not been determined, it is his
intention to then go to Augusta, Ca, to
take ID cottage and remain during the
winter
The Taft physician in Cincinnati has
recommended the Georgia city the ideal
place for outdoor exercise during the
winter.
There will be general post-election
conference tomorrow between Judge Taft
and National Chairman Hitchcock, who
has notified Judge Taft that he will be
here Mr. Hitchcock has been frequently
mentioned as the possible postmaster gen.
eral in the Taft cabinet, and while Mr.
"aft has so far deferred taking up mat
1ers of state, since his election, it is
not unlike that an understanding will be
reached between the chairman and his
chief.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-10
BIDDING ON BATTLESHlP.
Four shipbuilding Companies Enter
the Competition.

Washington, November 9.-Four ship
building companies competed for the con-
tract for the construction of the battle
ship Utah, bids for which were opened at
tie navy department today. The lowest
bidder was the New York Shipbuildng
company, at Camden, n. j., at s3,946OO0
for 20s. knot ship. A bid for the con-
struction of a 21-knot vessel was submit
ted by the Fore River company of Quin-
CIV, Mass, at 81, 10000, the lowest bid for
this class. The Utah is to be sister
slip of the Florida now being construct
ed at the Brooklyn navy yard, and is to
be of about p, 1925 tons displacement. Bids
also were opened for supplying machine
ry for the Florida and for arnlor for both
vessels. For the machinery fer the Flor
ida the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock company was the lowest bid
der, at s1,517,OO0.
Three companies-the Midvale, the Car
engie and the Bethlehem Steei companies
lid on proposals for steel arInor plates
for the two ships. The Midy ale conpa-
ny's bid was for Glass A, s420: Glass B,
s45; Glass c, s462; Class D, $50 The Car
negie's bid for the same classes was $420,
su5 s455. and $500, respectively, and the
Bethlehem companys bid as follows for
the respective classes: $40, s4oS, $40 and
SC8
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-10
SAMUEL GOMPERS
IN GOOD STANDING
Hearty Applause Greets PreSi-
dent Of Labsr Organization
MITCHELL SPEAKS A WORD
No censure viii Be Given To Com
pers for the Part He Played in
the Election According To
Views of John Mitchell

Denver, Col, November s.-Hearty
applause greeted President Samuel
Gompers of the American Federation of
Labor today as he appeared before the
delegates to the 2sth annual conven-
ton of the organization at It's opening
session. John Mitchell, formely presi
dent of the United Mine Workers OF
America, said:
There may be fight on the question
of allowing the federation to be
brought into politics in the future, but
do not think that Mr.. Gompers will be
censured for the part he played in sup
porting Mr.. Bryan
President Gompers' report was an
accounting of the work performed by
the president during the past year. He
declared:
There must not be permitted to grow
up and to be maintained permanent
army OF unemployed"
The part of the report that touched
on the Bucks Stove and Range COM
pany's injunction case was frequently
interrupted by applause. The stand
taken by John Mitchell, Frank Morrison
and Samuel Gompers on the injunction
case also was applauded. Mr.. Gompers
said in part:
1T is impossible to see how we can
comply fully with the courts injunc-
ton. The suppression of freedom of the
press Is a most serious undertaking,
whether in autocratic Russia or in the
republic of the United States.
1.-THE President made an unwarranted
attack upon me and upon the labor
organizations of the country. Speaker
Cannon has packed committees, not
against labor, but against other real
reform legislation. Congress adjourned
with the definite declaration of one of
the republican leaders-James S. Sher-
man-that the republican party Is re-
sponsible for Legislation or for the fail
ure of Legislation, and that he and his
party were willing to assume the re-
sponsibility.
THE American labor movement is not
partisan to a political party; it is par
tlsan to principle, the principle of
human rights. Our conventions have
frequently declared that our movement
has neither the right nor the desire
TO dictate how a member shall cast his
VOTE
Mr.. Gompers' defense of his action dur
ing the last political campaign was
greeted with cheers