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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
High Price of Meat

The prices of meat are high and they are to be higher. The Meat Trust did It. Long before the squall of last Oc- tober the trust took away all com position in the price of cattle. Stock men were forced to accept any bid that the trust offered them They could not reship without mourning heavy ex- penses, and submission to the greed of the trust became inevitable.
 The result was soon apparent. Stock men sought other branches of agricul- ture, and they did this to such an ex- tent that cattle became comparatively scarce. The trust is forced to pay more for cattle but it is losing no money, for it takes from the consumer enough more to meet all expenses and to provide profit beside.
 But the consumer is consuming smaller quantities of meat, and in that way the trust will suffer some loss unless it takes from remaining con- sumers still higher prices. This 1t can do, for it is complete monopoly.
 The meat trust is all things consid- cred hurtful, because it touches al- most every family in the land. Scarcely against its exactions has as yet been devised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
stone gave them the greetings of the Daughters and made a short talk.
 Adoption of Resolutions,

Stone gave them the greetings of the Daughters and made short talk
 Adoption of Resolutions,
 The first order of tho morning pro- gramme was the adoption of resolutions 'cne was adopted indorsing the proposed monument to veterans in Arlington ceme- tery at Washington; another, that here after no women shall be appointed on the staffs of department commanders: an- other as follows
 Whereas, there has been and still is A ready recognition throughout the southern states of the faithful and praiseworthy and peaceful and lawful course and con duct of the slaves toward their owners and their many unprotected families dur ing our interstate war, 1861 to 1865, and
 Whereas, we deem it just and due slaves, as also to their former owners 10 the good faith and good name of said slaves and to history that this highly in- structive and most significant fact be for- mally promulgated and perpetuated;
 Therefore, be it resolved, That 1t is the sense of the delegates and representatives Of the United Confederate Veterans that a stately and durable monument should os erected at some central and appropriate site in the south to the quetude >ani praiseworthif1ess and to the fidelity and allegiance of the slaves to their masters and their families during the great in- terstate war of 1861 to 1865
 The remainder of the meeting was oc oupied by the contest for the next place or meeting. Atlanta first presented her cause and then Memphis, with speeches. music and song, carried the convention by storm It was intimated that prohfs pltlon had some weight in the decision for the place of meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
Maunificent Record.

Birmingham has made magnificent record on the reunion," said veteran who has attended nearly all of them. Tt has had weather in it's favor and of the features in which this reunion has ex- celed are the splendid floral parade the large number of bands and the great variety of high class entertainments and diversions Was there ever any thing seen like the floral parade? Certain it Is that no city in the south has had any thing of the kind so fine.
 Birmingham has distinguished itself to such an extent that it will be easy to get the reunion again inside of the next four years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
kRklAND'S MISSION.
An Incident Of the Battle of Frede-
 ricksburg.

By Dr. E. F. LarSins. All night the battle ragged, and fierce The storm of leaden hail that pierced The ramparts where the southrons lay. And when the night gave place today, The hery shells still swept the field, For neither army yet would yield. On either side was no retreat To cease the strife meant sure defiant The ground with blood was painted red From hearts as brave as those that bled At old Thermopylae's ancient pass. The Union ranks in solid mass Had climbed the road to Marye's height; Brave hearts might quail at such a sight, For there upon the bloody steeps The dead and dying lay in heaps While clouds of smoke like bellows rose Between the great contending foes, Amid the battles awful din, Was heard the voice of dying men. And Water! Water!" was the cry; "Oh, just one drink before I dier' But they were Union boys in blue, And, like the gray, with hearts as true As ever suffered on the field Their country's flag and name to enfield, The night had passed. and then the day, And still went on the dreadful fray Between opposing cannon's glare
  'Twould almost melt heart of steel To hear their piteous appeal; Yet, who's the man that dares to face The shot and shell in such a place. Which gave to all a firm belief Twas certain death to give relief? At length soldier boy in gray Stepped forward and was heard to say: NO longer can I stand the sight m .If Although tis death, I'm not afraid, To risk my life to give them aid. All night long and through the day I've heard those dying soldier pray For water, with their fevered breath, To quench the dreadful thirst of death." Richard Kirkland was his name To such should come undying fame. The general said, 'Yes, go But wait! Such souls deserve a peter fate.'' But pausng not, to make reply, The sergeant took a full supply Of water, climbed the walls and sped, But not a bullet harmed his head He knelt beside a boy in blue, And said, I've brought a drink to you" The dying youth then raised his head; God bless you!" were the words he said. The sergeant, with a mothers care, Then made a bed and left him there; While on to others then he went, An angel to the wounded sent He strengthened out their mangled limbs, And heard them chant their mothers
 hymns.
 He placed a knapsack meath each head, And made for each a blanket bed. Until the battles close he stayed For some he wept for some he prayed. May heaven bless the boy in gray, The hero of that dreadful day.
 Shawnee. Okla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
REFLECTIONS OF AeAcHELoH
rom the Jew York Press

Most men think they are getting bet ter off by keeping from growing worse of.
 Some men couldn't be more careful not to kiss their wives if it was scandal to do it.
 The only time a man will ever admit he is broke is when somebody is trying to borrow from him.
 A woman can't help bragging about how many suits of clothes her husband has, specially if it's only one.
 A girl doesn't know what her graduat- ing essay means, but she does know # doesn't have to mean anything to make her family proud of 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

an important part in defending and per- retuating the glory of Confederate valor
 He was the first commander of the first Confederate camp in Georgia, president of the Confederate Veterans association
 For 12 years this splendid soldier, this brilliant writer, this enthusiastic veteran, was commander of the Georgia division. When amid tears and sobs we laid our beloved John B. Gordon to rest in the bosom of the state he had loved and ferved so well, and Stephen D. Lee, tho commander of the Army of Tennessee was called to higher place, this comrade now marched one position higher, and became lieutenant general of the Tennes- See department.
 And now again death has bereft us, and the place of commander of the asso- tiation is vacant-and for the position, voicing the wishes of thousands of my comrades, l nominate a man love who whom is as wide as the bounds of the south-Gen Clement A. Evans of Geor- gia."
 West Lands CabelI.
 Gen. A. J. West of Georgia declared that General Cabell in his speech for harmony had performed the greatest act of his life. He said a resolution should be passed expressing thanks to General Cabell for his action and retiring him with the title of n-chief. He seconded the nomination of Evans
 General Withers of Missouri told of the record of General Cabell and declared that by right and justice that officer should have the leadership of the organization. He spoke of his unswerving devotion to the cause and said age was no argument. that if he were lying on his death bed today he ought to be honored first because of his right
 Do justice and don't let old Cabell die Of broken heart" he said as he ma 1e the nomination..
 Dr. Morton of Missouri protested in strong words against the Most gracious declination I ever heard" Pointing to Cabell he said: "I want that man to die with the harness on him." This was fol- lowed by loud cheering.
 B. T. Walsh, commander of the camp in New Orleans, arose to officially sec- end the nomination of General Cabell.
 By all that is fair he should be con- tinued as commander in chief'
 Judge Richardson of Alabama said that Cabell has but a few years to live and moved that General Cabell be declared unanimously elected by exclamation.
 Immediately the confusion of voting be- gan with this result:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
CLEMENT A. EVANS NOW
 COMMANDER; MEMPHIS
 GETS REUNION NEXT YEAR
fcoNTINuED FROM PAGE l.,

stood for Atlanta, but protest on the Texas vote showed that it had been cast without authority.
 For 15 minutes the words died on every mans lips The veterans crying Tor Jus tice, rushed to the platform, shook their hats in the air and all was wild disor- der. Finally a second vote was taken and this time Texas vote was cast by the commander for Memphis, and Mem phis was declared the winner by 76 votes Here Is the official count:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
Result of Voting.
Other Officers Named.

General Evans was escorted to the stand, and he expressed in a few simple words his love for General Cabell and all the veterans Then proceeded the cleo tion of department commanders
 Gen, Bennett H. Young nominated George w. Gordon of Tennessee to suc- ceed Evans in charge of the Department of Tennessee. Gen. George P. Harrison of Alabama was also nominated.
 Generals Irvine Walker and w. L. Cabell were quickly elected to the commands of their respective departments, that of Northern Virginia and Trans-Mississippi.
 General Young, chairman of the finance committee, with touching address pre- sented to Adjt. Gen. w. E. Mlcile gold medal as reward for his services to the association. General Lee was one of the men who paid his part of the subscription, and in thanking the veterans General Mickle touched feelingly upon his rela- tions with the lost chieftain. The last meeting then adjourned
 Great Tribute to Woman.
 Yesterday mornings session was full of thrilling incidents, but all were capped hy the glorious reception given-Mrs. G. B. Stone, president of the Daughters of the Confederacy. At time when the conven- ton was in the widest disorder Gen. Ben :. nett H. Young, the real calm head and orator or the Veterdils steppeu to the platform with Mrs. Stone by his side. Leaning far over with voice that sound cd like a cannons roll reaching into the far corners of the hall he cried:
 When bade us go with smiling tears, Who scorned the renegade,
 Who slencing their trembling fears Watched wept, then cheered and prayed, Who nursed our wounds with tender care, nil then when all was lost
 Who lifted us from our despair
 And counted not the cost
 The women of the south
 Then, as he presented Mrs. Stone, the shouting veterans came near tearing the roof off the Hippodrome. Up and down the uproar ranged for full five minutes, and then perfect stiffness came as Mrs.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
Interesting Newspaper.

Among the unique relics of the old days which are being shown at the pres ent reunion Is a copy of the Daily Huntsville Confederate. The issue Is dated Saturday, June 20, 1863, and is in possession of Judge J. c. Carmichael. ]. Withers Clay was editor of the publica- ton and it contains matter which makes decidedly interesting reading. Judge Car michael states that he intends to file 1t in the Alabama department of archives and history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
Extension of RaiIrnad

New Orleans, June 10.-President L. s. Berg of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City railroad announced here today that plans practically are complete for ex- tending the road northward to the Ohio river and southward to New Orleans. He said that the extension northward will De made first, and that the road probably Will reach the Ohio river at the Thebes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

When children are starving in the public schools of New York City our boasted civilization begins to be some what less glorious than it had been cracked up to be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Instead of gunning for delegates President Roosevelt will next year hunt big game in Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Drive the bookmakers out of the baseball, before they drive baseball cut of decent society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

President Hadley says soon there will be a college girl for every man. This will be co-edding some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
Hitchcock Acquitted.

Bulletin-New York, July 11.-The jury in the case of Raymond Hitchcock re- turned a verdict of not guilty at 2:So J clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

One of the campaign slogans in Georgia was Brown and Bread vs. lloke and Hunger" Alleteration's art ful and may have been what did it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Birmingham's floral parade was a thing of surpassing beauty and was a revelation to every body It is safe to say that nothing like it was ever seen anywhere before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Thomas Fortune Ryan is about to sail for Europe and campaign contribu- tions on his part will take a long-felt rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Famine among the chorus girls has reen averted, for the government has turned loose hundred million lob sters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

The m. W. hats are shrinking in the summer rains. This is one of the re- compenses of nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

New fads are first tried on Oregon or Oklahoma before they are tried on the rest Of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

The attack on Dreyfus was little more sanguinary than the French duel, that's all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Anna Gould's income is now but S6000 a month, and she is paying Boni's debts on the installment plan Prince Helie will simply have to wait
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

John Hays Hammond is a man who wants what he wants when he wants 1t. He has decided to succeed c. W. F.. for four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Uncle Sam has a cash balance of 0,000,000, and he can stand con siderable deficit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

It's a cold day when Hartman has Tot a big wad of bonds for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
Stay-At-HOme Voters

The current number of the Yale Re- view prints a careful study of the vote actually cast in the northern states in presidential years:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

The other vice presidential candi- dates seem to consider Joan Hays Hammond an interloper, even an uit- lander
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Ladders for band-wagon clambering will be in demand in Chicago next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

In the outside world the Georgia election is construed as a vote in fa- vor of the restoration of whisky and railroad. passes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
SHADOW THOUGHTS.

SHADOW THOUGHTS. On days like this When the fire is out And my hearts o'erpressed By a sickening doubt, And I feel as if l had lost my grip, Oh, I long-so long Just to take a trip To a lotus isle In a southern sea And there for aye Untroubled be. But it does no good Thus to frown and fret, And the only end Is vain regret, For life is a fact, Not an idle dream To be sighed out By Lethe's stream. And there's work to do And tears to shed, t. Ere we lay us down, When the years are sped, In a grass-grown plot At ease to sleep, While the changeless stars Their vigils keep And oblivions pail Sinks softly down On the cap and bells And the jeweled crown, And the greatest of those Who courted fame Wins a narrow cell By the grave of shame.
 ALIMONY. Has she any claim on you?" 'Yes, quit claim"
 IMPORTANT IF TRUE. In days of old, When knights were bold And followed glory's path, Accounts declare The ladies fair Would seldom take a bath,
 Birmingham Age-Herald- But in this day Tis the other way, Iris the ladies who are bold; And it's mostly hose To be seen by those Who haunt the beach, Pm told.
 T. c. I. Bard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
so WE. WOI1Ln

 !" Twill all come right some day." he said When troubles mounted fast And those who played in better luck Went happyhearted past Twill all come right some day'-he cheered "So long as life and hope remain, can not go amiss." Twill all come right some day''-a dream?
 Perhaps the charge is true; But stripped of dreams we'd find our tasks
 Were twice as hard to do.
 REPLIES. Agitation Is good thing when confina5 to a churn. A contemporary discusses ''Where Strid. Justice Prevails" Heaven is about the cnly place.
 Bees made raid on the trousers of an Indiana man. A lamentab1e feature of the case was that he occupied his trous- CTS at the time. Ella Wheeler Wilcox contributes some lines entitled, "The Awakening" We hasten to assure admirers of Mrs Wilcox that 1t not an alarm clock affair. Mrs. Wilcox is nothing if not aesthetic
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

It may become feasible on Hearst's part to denounce the recount as fraudu- lent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
DOUBLING LIP.
APATHETIC.

Politics makes strange bed-fellows. n "So does a reunion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Theodore proposes to keep in the African spotlight at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

It is found that some of the Georgia Smiths voted for Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

The favorite sons will soon become acquainted with the bridge of sighs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Raymond Hitchcock is again in jail.~ '"Tell me something interesting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
WEDDING AMENITIES.

Tt is comparatively easy to tell pair of honeymooners these days.''
 "They look sheepish, eh?"
 "Yes, and in addition, they are usually accompanied to the train by several hun dred fool friends ringing cowbells, the bridegroom is chained to the bride, their baggage is covered with Autographs and as they are boarding the train the village fire department turns the hose on them as parting salute"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11
OFTEN THE CASE.

Long live the kingl" the courier cried, And low he bowed his head, But fin his heart of hearts he sighed, T wish the chump were dead"
 SUREST THING YOU KNOW.
 When a woman weeps
 There's no denying.
 She could get the earth By simply crying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

The French Pantheon is no shooting gallery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-11

Entered at the Birmingham Ala, postoffice as second-class matter unoer act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-05
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY SCHOOL OFFICERS

AT the meeting Of Grady county
school officers held in the city satur-
day the following resolutions were
adopted
Resolved, First that we endorse our
worthy County Superintendent, r. IA.
Winson. in his tireless efforts in organ
izing the schools Of Grady county, and
promoting the best interest in behalf
of education. We further endorse his
plan Of calling together the school Off.
GERS Of the county and efecting a per
manent organization
Second, We endorse the bill pending
in the legislature postponing the an.
nual school meeting until July, and call
upon the members of the legislature to
pass this bill as speedily as possible
Third. We endorse the plans Of ar
chitecture proposed Nv Mr.. Jones and
recommend that every district look
carefully into plans and specifications
before building.
Foureh, That we extend our thanks
for the excellent advice given to US by
R. H. Wilson, Judge O'Neil. Mr. Cowani
Mr.. Jones, and Mr.. Stewart
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-05
WOULD PROBE
SLUSH FUND

Washington. May 5-senator Gore
hes introduced the following resolu-
ton.
Whereas, it has been alleged upon
more Of less respectable authority that
various corporations and individuals
made large contributions 10 the cam
paign fund Of one or more political
parties in the lest presidential cam
paign; and
Whereas, the truth OF falsity Of
those allegatio4s should be ascertain
ed and and made public. in order to
yindicate the innocent and expose the
guilty: therefore, be it
Resoleyd, that the committee on
privileges and elections IN the senate
is directed to investigate such charges
and allegations, and. if possible, make
a partial or complete report Of their
findings to the present session Of con
gress, and if the investigation cannot
be concluded prior to adjournment of
the present session, then to make a
full and complete report to the next
succeeding session of congress. and to
that end the committee or any sub
committee thereof is authorized to sit
in vacation, to subpoena witnesses.
compel the production Of records and
papers. to administer oaths, and do all
other acts and things necessary to
elicit the truth; and
Resolved, that such committee is
authorized and directed to report at
the present session Of congress such
Legislation as may be necessary to
prevent and to punish such contribu-
tions to the campaign fund Of the poll
tical parties Of the United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-05
oWnDI0F
OUnnlOE
WEDDING

Alr Hugh p Barrus and Miss Bar
die Goodwin. a popular young couple
Of this ciry surprised not only their
friends but their families By being
quietly married Sunday afternoon1 In
the company Of a few young co5ples
il whom they had eonhded their SCI
cret they drove to Ninnekah and
we're married by Squire Lynch They
had first secured their license Of Judge
Williams Of this city. and sworn him
10 secrecy. The secret proved too big
a one to carry over one day SO yester-
day evening they told their parents
The groom is the stepson Of Mayor
Bridges and holds the responsible po-
siton Of record keeper at the Rock Is
land depot The bride is the pretty
daughter Of Emmett Goodwin, chief
OF police and has been cashier in
Lamkins grocery for the past few
months. Both parties have innumer.
able friends IN Chickasha who wish
them happiness.
Mr. and Mrs Burrus will be at home
at the home OF Mayor Bridges for the
next month, but will commence build
ing Immediately in the Phillips addi-
tion
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-05
ECZEMA PATIENT LOSES HOPE
But Ordinary Oil Of Wintergreen
Quickly Cured this Woman

After treating for Eczema with six
different doctors, Mrs J. A. Wheeler
Of Wellington, Ohio, was completely
cured by pure vegetable oil of winter
green. This oil alone could not cure
but she used this oil as compounded
with glycerine, etc in the D. D. D.
Prescription
Il feel it my duty to say what a won
derful cure D. D. D. has been for me, 3"
writes Mrs. Wheeler. l was cured a
year ago last fall but did not dare
write because | was not sure the cure
would be permanent | had doctored
with six doctors, and they had all
said that it was seldom if ever that a
case like mine was cured think
used only four bottles Df. D. D. and
I am permanently cured If I ever
needed D. D. D. again l would be will
ing to pay $500 a bottle"
This remedy and also d. d. d. soap
are sold and recommended by US be-
cause we konw their merits. We GER
tainly would not recommend them
to our neighbors and patrons if we
did not know positively the results that
d. D. D. brings in all kinds of eczema
tous diseases. Sold at the Owl Drug
store. Call at our store for free
pamphlet on the care and nutrition Of
the skin.