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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
OLD SUEToNIUS VERIFIED.

From the New York Times.
 We do not know that the world is to be congratulated on the verification of any statement of that pestiferous old scandalmonger, Suetonius. The things he said about folks-dead ones, always with no survivors in a position to pro- test-were shameful: But one of our wireless dispatches this morning tells of the preparations in Rome to raise from the bed of Lake Nema two galleys of the Emperor Caligula, with jeweed prows, which were shipwrecked on the lake, causing a loss to the luxurious Caesar of $150,0000O0 of the publics money
 This seems a large sum to expend on two ships propelled by oars. greatly ex- ceeding the cost of a modern ocean steam ship, but Suetonius is always very par ticular about his figures. The historian asserts that this wicked Caesar fitted up his pleasure barges not only with sails of silk velvet, which must have been shock ingly damaged by. the water before now, but with bath rooms, (quite unnecessary when one can so easily jump overboard). orchards and vineyards. Thus Caligula burg-American people, who content them- selves with paltry gardens on shipboard, and never even thought of an orchard or a vineyard. . There is, indeed, nothing new under the sun.
 The experiment of raising the galleys Is very interesting, and some of the jewels in the prows may be worth money, thouph there may he nothinp elea laft of great value. The unpleasant fact is that if the galleys are really brought to light they will serve to measurably verify Suetonius. We have always liked to think of him as splendidly malicious liar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
cEYLoN.
,y A. Hugh Fisher.

By A. Hugh Fisher. I hear whisper in the heated air Rest! Rest! Give "ver care!" Long level breakers on the golden beach Murmur in silver speech Sleep in the palm-tree shadows on the
 shore
 Work work no more! Rest here and work no mOre.'' Where half unburied cities of dead kings Breed poisonous creeping things l learn the poor mortality of man Seek vainly for some plan Know that great empires pass as I must
 pass
 Like withered blades of grass Dead blades of Patna grass. "Breathe-breathe the odorous sweetness
 that. is ours M Cry Frangipani flowers. Forget. Forget. and know no more dis
 tress,
 But languorous idleness: Dream where dead leaves fall ever from
 green trees
 To float on sapphire seas Dream and be one with these"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
WOMEN ON THE STAGE

through which she has passed in the last week or two recalls a case much more pitiful, because there was no end to the Wretched woman's mental suffering till she was laid in her grave.
 Many will remember Georgia Cayvan. an actress of great versatility and ponu larity and withal woman of high char acter. She, too, was wrongfully named as co respondent in divorce case. Her dlsmay her anguish, her despair were unendurable. It was in her interests that law was enacted permitting persons thus charged to defend themselves in court there being no such privilege prior to that time. She did defend herself, but the blow had been too much for her sen- sitive character. She sank under it in utter collapse, left the stage which she had adorned, became a nervous wreck. ana hnally died in an insane asylum, un- doubtedly the victim of false accusa tion.
 Such incidents as these are rare, but they prove that among the mass of such stage people as flourish their immodesty and immortality as az advertisement there are some who honor the profession by their high personal characters as well as by their splendid histrionic abilities The presence of such women on the stage and there are probably more of them than a majority of the people suspect-suggests the use to which the theatre was sacredly put in early times, the use that is made of it in the Passion Play at Oberammer- gau, and the means it might become as a purveyor of pure, wholesome, instructive amusement, if immoral plays and immoral players were eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

tain the visitors while in the city and at 8 o'clock Thursday evening a sup per will be given at the Hotel Hillman, Mr. Meek and MT. McWhorter will de- liver addresses.
 W. P. stringer of Talladega is at the Morris.
 W. A. Davis of Annlston is at the Morris.
 L. Walton of Montgomery is at the Morris.
 J. A. Carter, travelling passenger and freight agent of the Santa fe railroad was in Birmingham yesterday.
 J. M. Whitford, general agent of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad, was in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Direct Nomination of a President

petition signed by two thousand representative democrats, with the chairman of the state democratic exec. utive committee has been filed, asking that the name of William J. Bryan be placed on the official primary ticket as a candidate for president. The pri mary plan of the present year invites such nominations, the object being to instruct the delegates to be selected on May IS how to vote when they go t. Denver.
 The friends of MT. Bryan in this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
From the Newark News.


 H HE theatrical stage is popularly " credited with very little morality,
 either with reference to the kind of plays currently produced or to the per- sonal characters of the actors and actresses. The general impression seems to be that stage women, whether stars. leading ladies or chorus girls, almost in- Variably dwell in and form a part of an atmosphere of loose morals. wine dinners, mesalliances unlawful relations, divorces and total disregard for all rules of modesty and morality The comman opin- ion is that larger proportion of stage people belong to this 'accursed but balmy' class, than of any other accred- tied profession.
 When. therefore, woman of good fam fly, of moral predilections and keenly sen- sitive as to her reputation appears on the stage, the exception attracts wide at tention And when such an one is charged with immoral conduct and literally suc- cumbs to nervous collapse because of the distress and notorety brought upon her, and Is obliged to cancel highly profitable engagements because of resulting physical disability. the fact that there is an actress of such high character and so sensitive as to her good name does incalculable credit to the stage,
 In the instance referred to the charge has been withdrawn, because investiga- ton has shown it to be without founda- tion, and this actress may be expected to resume her work on the stage in the near future, and with more deserved popular- ity than ever. But the bitter experience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
A COMEDIANS PLIGHT

A COMEDIANS PLIGHT
 Some facetious stage hand played a joke on a comedian at one of the local theatres which wasn't at ;.li funny to the comedian but amused a number of people in the audience who understood At certain part of the performance the comedian was accustomed to walk out pick up a chain lying on the floor and with a simple twist of the wrist" snap it in two, exhibiting strength beyond that of ordinary men. Of course the chain had been so tempered with that a child could pull it apart. On the night in question chain without any flaws was substituted for the property chain. The comedian strolled out, picked it up and with a listless air gave it a pull. To his surprise the links held fast He gave another jerk and this time harder. Still the chain remained intact A look of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Infant of w. A, Black,

The 6-months-old daughter of w. A. Black died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 4415 Second avenue, south, Woodlawn. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the residence and interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery. The Wood lawn Undertaking company will be in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
HA1lrr.

HAITI. Trouble, trouble. trouble, Look for it in Haiti. Revolutions bubble All the time in Haiti. Atank oppression's giving People fits in Haiti, Let's be glad we're living Anywhere but Haiti. Sun is hot as blazes From below in Haiti, Everybody lazes, Works a farce in Haiti. Curreney's depleted Out of sight in Haiti, Progress is defeated By misrule in Haiti. Murder lust and plunder Lead the rout in Haiti, Nations make a blunder Playing fair with Haiti. Wipe it off the map, or Say this much to Haiti: Look out for a scrap, or Be a better Haitin'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
A SUNSHINE FELLOW.


 l. He travelled the road to happiness, In spite of the stress and storm. : For his heart was aglow, though the winds might blow, With a love that kept it warm. He travelled the yoad to happiness, And few were his worldly cares, For he gave no thought to the fame long sought
 Or the gold that the miser bears. He travelled the road to happiness, e With his lowly lot content; And he wore a smile, in the merriest style. When he didn't have cent!
 REPLIES. Silence may be golden, but it never gets the oyster anything It is pleasant to find that "peach'' is also a clinger Birmingham is building new "chutes' expressly for merry widows who wish to shoot the-chutes. When "Three Weeks" is staged there will probably be an intermisslon between each week.
 Come and Find Me- is the title of a new book That's what the germ said to pr. Koch
 A Cincinnati negro called "Havenly Dust ran amuck the other day and acted as if he were a cinder from the other place. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Cairo Stays Wet,

Cairo, Ill.,, April 21.--Cairo went wet by 1852 in the local option election to- day. Cairo has 70 saloons which will con- tinue in business. The only other place in Alexander county where local option was voted upon was at Thebes, which went dry by vote of 95 to ss. Thebes has six saloons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
consecration of Rishon.

"Monsignor D. J. O'Connell, D. D., rector of the Catholic university at Washington, who is to be consecrated bishop May 3, was exceedingly popular in Virginia in his younger days" said a member of Birmingham's Virginia col ony. q remember when he was pastor of small church in the Shenandoah valley and when later he was stationed at the cathedral in Richmond as secre- tary to Bishop Gibbons, now Cardinal Gibbons. His friends used to predict that he would some day be made bishop.
 "Dr O'Connell first became prominent as one of the secretaries of the third plenary council held in Baltimore in the sO's He was soon afterwards appointed rector of the American college in Rome. He has held his present position in Wash ington about three years. The consecra- tion ceremony will take place in the Baltimore cathedral May and Cardinal Gibbons will be consecrator. Many arch bishops and bishops will be present"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A man never dares scoId the cook un- less it's his wife.
 Being good example is about as ex- citing as being a sign post.
 When a woman is fat it's sign she expects you to believe she's losing weight fast.
 What a girl likes about being engaged is maybe how sorry it makes somes other man.
 The thing that makes woman know there is a next world is the baby didn't have black eyes when she wanted them blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
About Persons.

Charles E. Meek, secretary-treasurer of the National Association of Credit Men. accompanied by J. l.. McWhorter of Nashville, a member of the national board of dirctors, will spend Thursday in Birmingham as the guests of the Birmingham Credit Mems association. A committee will receive and enter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The teams of the Southern league were never more evenly matched, and never was the level of the national game in the south higher than it is this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Bitten by Mad Dogs.

Dogs running at large should be muzzled," said a citizen. "I know of three cases of well developed rabies be- ing treated now. Two or three children have been bitten by dogs recently and I think it time that the city authori- ties were taking some action to les- sen the risk that the little ones and grown people, too as for that matter, are subjected to.
 "I see vicious bull dogs on the street every day and they should always be kept muzzled But at this time when hydrcphobia is so common all canines should be regarded as danger ous and the public should be safe guarded accordingly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
LONESOME PLACES,

From the Galveston Tribune.
 Where is the most lonesome place on earth"' asks contemporary It rests between a beer garden in January and circus ring the day after the circus is gone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

John Morley, the English states man. is liberal of long standing, and his peerage title must seem bit awk- ward to him. As plain Mister he was a great man, and being a viscount will add no lustre to his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
eiq Loss of oil by Fire.

Tulsa, Okla. April 21.-Lghtning caused $6O,O00 loss in the Glenn pool oil field today, that destroyed many thou sands of barrels of oil of the Gulf Pipe Line company the Creek Oil company the Glenn Oil company, and the Associa- ted Producers company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Murray Is Confirmed.

Washington April 21.-The Senate today confirmed the nomination of Laurence Q. Murray of New York, assistant secretary of the department of commerce and labor to be comptroller of the currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
ART IN MEDICINE HAT.

Medicine Hat is to be favored with an opportunity shortly of having a real actor in the person of Clay Clement He is spoken of by the coast papers as one of the foremost actors of the day. Medicine Hat will respond cordially to the oppor- tunity. Medicine Hat is growing big enough now to have something worth while. "-Medicine Hat News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
MERRY WIDOWS.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 The merriest widows are those who col feet large alimonies in the neighborhood of Newport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Bio Plant Resumes Work.

Newcastle, Pa, April H.-Notice is posted herel today that the Shenango Val ley steel plant, operated by the Carnegie Steel company, will start in full opera ton tomorrow. The order affects 1200 men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
IN THE PAENYAR

FILARD IN -IHE RAENYARD. Dame Partlet cackled with more than accustomed vigor.
 Why are you making such fuss over that egg?" asked an envious neighbor "Oh, that is my Easter lay" said she Whereupon, several musical comedy hens ejacuated "Rotteni' referring to the pun, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

William Jennings Bryan never fails to draw the multitude, and he always holds the people rapt. He addressed a record breaking crowd in New York last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

When Joe Cannon finds a trust that he thinks should be assailed it must be pretty bad, for he is standpatter and a millionaire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The President need not fear the magnates will forget him. Some of them will remember him for the sake of never forgivipg him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Alabama is to be well represented at Chicago It may, in fact, send there three contesting legations-one for Fairbanks and two for Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
POLITICAL LURE.

From the Washington Herald.
 Once every four years the colored brother is led to believe he is about to ride around in Pullmans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

A Missouri member addressed his esteemed colleagues as fellow citi- zens," and they rejected such com monalty and familiarity by laughing him down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

No one has been observed wearing crepe for the Aldrich bill in New York, and the same is true here and else. where in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The mayoralty recount in New York calls for the opening of 194S ballot boxes, and the enumeration promises to last several years yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Attorney General Garber has decided that Birmingham has a right to all the health it is willing to pay for. Home rule forever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

If the western grain crops. yield as well as the southern peach and melon crops promise. the country will be rich and happy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The tunnel under Red Mountain is a live issue, and it's construction be- comes more popular every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
SPEAKING A PARABLE,

From the Birmingham Register.
 Common sense' is a durned "uncom- mon thing in Alabama, especially about election time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Tn a very short time this will be Greater Birmingham, town that is constantly becoming bigger-a town that no depression can hold back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Judge Parker may go to the Denver convention, but he cannot revive the fame of Esopus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The saloon continues to be pretty live institution in Illinois
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
 Taff Rack at His Post.

Washington. April 2l.-Secretary Taft returned to Washington this, afternoon from visit to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The Illinois Central has been in Bir- mingham only three days, but it is al- ready getting a big share of the freight business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Alabama peaches will be due in three weeks, but the best favored va rieties will not be on the market until July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

It is not too early to lay in a supply of eamphor balls, for the moth is already headed this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Mint improves spring lamb and rye whisky, but the line should be drawn at Coc2-cola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

What the New York democracy needs is more harmony to the square inch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

{ MT Bryan is good at repartee and even at pins. What ails him is mental alertnesS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Cuba is getting ready for an elec- tion, and some of them wish they were not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

President Eliot of Harvard wants more golf and less football
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Soft drink beverages are numerous enough and in sufficient supply to satisfy thirsty town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The paper trust is only one of a thousand all equally bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Chancellor Day says his crowd of rich men die early, and they cannot therefore own the country long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
TIMES CHANGE.

Where is the yawp of yester-year?' Tt is the conservative plank in todays platform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Texas has things on grand scale. When she has rain she has deluge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
TOUGH PROPOSITION.

IOU1fi PROPOSITION. Looking for a needle in a haystack is a hard job." 'I know one harder.' '"What is it?' Taking a census of the Merry Widow hats.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The Aldrich bill sleeps we'll after it's brief and fitful fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Lay aside the muck rake and take up the garden rake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
HARDLY.

She slew him with A look. This happened in A book. In real life,
 You know. Maids do not mur- Der so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The blind tiger is feeling the loss of sight more than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
HERE AGAIN.

The baseball seasons on our minds, And with 1t we must tote The bitter with the sweet, which means The fool who rocks the boat.
 Houston Post. And likewise, Judd, don't overlook, Whatever else you do, The silly ass who murmurs, "Is It hot enough for you?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
THE BARD.

In spring the bard who is admired By none, begins to trill And lots of people who are tired He maketh tireder still.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

1 blank amazement spread over his face.
 A glance at the chain showed that he
 had been victimized. supremely disgusted, he threw 1t on the stage and walked off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

The Merry Widow hats are umbrel las disguised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
HYPNOTIZED.

HYPNOTIzED. He looked on a maiden Who sure was a dream, And all he could murmur Was. Peaches and ereaml'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, i42i c street. N. w.
The Springdale news., 1908-06-05
MADISON.

W. A. Wheeler has purchased the J. F. Hamilton stock of mer- ehandise at Huntsville.
 Kirby Hudson of Marble ex- poets to go to St. Louis soon to be operated upon for gall stone.
 Chas. l.. MeElhaney and Miss Edna Bolinger of Aurora, and A. NJ. Smith, living near Huntsville and Miss Cora Davis of Marble were married recently.
 Sheriff Berry returned from Fort Smith Saturday. having in custody Seymore Fry who is charged with selling whiskey at Boston in this county in 1905. Fry was released on bond yester- day.-Huntsvllle Democrat.
 Ord Parker, the young man brought over from Marble last week and lodged in jail on the charges of burglary and grand larceny, was released on bail yesterday, the amount of his bond having been reduced from S1 1000 to S500.-Huntsville De- mocrat.
 Hill Davis who has been with the Huntsville Dry Goods Co. for some time ias given up his position and left Sunday fol Lowell where he will remain a short while with his parents after which he cotemplates re- suming his work as civil engineer in the government service. K Huntsville Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1908-06-05
300 PARDONS ISSUED
 WITHIN ONE YEAR.

Little Rock, May 2s.-In view of many inquiries $ to the num- Der of people pardoned by the chief executive in year, the Gazette yesterday secured data from the secretary of state : office showing the pardonlng power had been exercised in about 800 cases in that time.
 Acting Governor X. 0. Pin dail, since taking the governor $ office, has pardoned 246 persons. Gov. John 5. Little, during the short time lie was at the head of the state pardoned one person; Acting Governor John Ike Moore pardoned g and Acting Governor Allen H. Hamiter, during the few days he occupied the chair. pardoned Is. In all Sol persons have been pardoned III about d years time.
The Springdale news., 1908-06-05

sons in Kansas were notified of his death but could not come to his funeral. The remains were inferred in the city cemetery Tuesday afternoon -Bentonville Sun.
 The general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church met last week at Corsicana. Tex. and 1t was voted to hold the next meeting at Bentonville, Ark. The assembly IS composed of the churches that refused to unite with the Presbyterian church at the time of the Union two years ago. That the attendance is small IS shown by the fact that the total vote on several ques- tions was less than one hundred. Rogers Democrat.
 Some local scalawags on devil- ment bent, broke into the city hall one night the last of the week and wired the clapper of the fire bell so that 1t could not have been used in case of a fire. The ropes were knotted until they also were out of commission and an election booth propped against the door at the foot of the stair way so that 1t could not easily have been opened. In case of a fire 1t would have been imposs- ib1e to have given the alarm. The officers think they know who did the mischief and 1t will go hard with them when they are landed. Rogers Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1908-06-05
Poor Milk

is often thought to be responsible for an infants loss in weight or general poor health. The cause usually is that the child has worms. They get the nourish- ment of the food and the baby starves, actually starves. White s Cream Vermifuge expels the worms and nourishes the child. sure and safe. Price g cents. Sold by w. c. Ownbey.