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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
Johnson Makes New Friends.

we were like the spies that went out from the Israelites and returned with loads of grapes" said B. M. Allen at the Country club banquet to Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota last night. We amazed the people of Ala bama with our examples of the worth of this man. Had we not known whereof we spoke we would have had grave cause to fear the visit of our guest to Alabama.
 However, we now rejoice that our prospectus has been more than full filled, and the 31, 1000 will have cause to glory in their choice.'
 It is a peculiar fact that everyone who saw Governor Johnson was pleased. Not only his address but his kindly expression and clear-cut fea- lures caused the words on every lip, Hasn't he a strong face?" The twinkle in his eye and the sympathy in his whole manner had been described from public stands in Alabama, but it only had to be seen to be realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
BALzAc AND THE THIEF.
- +ha westminster Gazette.

From the westminster Gazette.
 A story, said to be new, of Balzac is related by a French contemporary. A burglar gained admission to Balzac's house and was soon at work, by the light of the moon, at the lock of the gecretaire in the noyelist's chamber. Bal zac was asleep at the time, but the move ments of the intruder aroused him. The burglar. who was working most indus triously. paused. A strident laugh ar rested his operations, and he beheld by the moonlight the novelist sitting up ir bed. his sides shaking with laughter. -.
 what is 1t that makes you merry?' demanded the burglar.
 q laugh" replied the author of 'Perf Goriot," ito think that you should come in the night without lantern to search my secretaire for money when l can never find any there in broad daylight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 @ HICAGo.-Jovial rotund Peter
 V Daley, who for 30 years has made
 O millions laugh at his quaint
 antics on the stage, died today in the
 Annex hotel here from combination or
 grip and pneumonia.
 Almost simultaneously with the receipt
 of the news in this city cablegram was
 received by Charley Ross and Mabel Fen
 ton. who. with Daley. were members of
 the Joe Weber Show, that the Pope had
 granted Kate Condon dispensation, so
 that she might marry Daley Miss Con
 don. as she Is known on the stage, was
 the wife of p. Burke Scott, who disap-
 peared seven years ago, 1t being alleged that he ran off with large sum of money made by the Frank Daniel company un-
 der Charles Dillingham's management Scott hasn't been heard from. Miss Condon visited Rome, saw the Pope, obtained the dispensation and cabled Ross and Fenton, who are husband anu wife. The cablegram stated that the ,Pope had agreed to have Miss Condon and Dali- ley become man and wife on August zo'
 Miss Fenton is in a Chicago hospital suf- fering from broken ankle, and her hus- band is in the same institution being treated for fractured kneecap. MT Ross promptly sent a cablegram to Miss Condon apprising her of the death of the man whose wife she expected to be- come.
 The veteran actors devotion to his work and his determination to play the game to the end were directly responsible TOT his death. He was taken i'll Monday, but played that night against physiciahs orders. He grew steadily worse all week. At 10 o'clock this morning Joe Weber, his brother Max, and l.. J. Rodriguez, Webers manager. were summoned to Dailey's apartments by telephone. "Petes dying" was the message rom pr. McNarama
 It was true, but the spirit of the big, ;ovial man would not be quenched. "IIow are you feeling?" asked Mr. Rod riguez, gently.
 "Oh, fine and dandy" replied Daley, with a ghost of his old-time' hearty laugh. Just drank two quarts of milk" Zine" said MT. Rodriguez "Frine for the milkman. Surest thing, YOU know" came the reply instantly. r It was "Petes" last joke. Two hours later he was dead.
 A touching incident connected with the actors death was the frenzied grief of his old negro servant, who had attended MT. Daley for many years. The negro was ia xed when told that his employer had passed away. He appealed brokenly to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Congressman J. Thomas Hefin's wide popularity in Alabama has been again demonstrated by his splendid vote for delegate-at-large to the national dem ocratic convention. Of the four can didates for the state at large Hefiin leads. Sixty-three counties heard from give him lead of over 10000; and Randolph, his native county, is one yet to report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 When man is in bad humor at home itr 7ign he will nlairo the ice crean is fried.
 A convenient thing about shaving your self is how it keeps you in practice for cussing
 Some people are so reckless they will change the cook even when she is willing to stay.
 4 safe way for two people to be luna tics and escape going to an asylum is tc be engaged to each other.
 A woman thinks she can keep up ap. pearances better on income than on twice the same amount in salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

committee sits to hear contests from Alabama The subject does not direct ly concern democrats. It is matter of the g. O. D., which will of course be left to settle it's own cat fights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
The Iron Market,

"The pig iron market continues active" said a furnace company official, "and the outlook seems to indicate an ad- vance in price. The tonnage sold this month will make fine showing. It would be regarded as big tonnage evan for a prosperity year.
 There is a good deal of demand for quick delivery iron and the. chances arc that rush orders will be in evidence for some time to come. Business seems to be improving everywhere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
FAVORABLE SIGN
ha Ma ashinpton Herald

From the Washington Herald.
 The fact that the Southern railway was able to borrow a few millions recently without causing Cows. Hoke Smith, Glenn and Conner to throw a series of fits may, we think, be taken as a sure sign of returning business prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Jim Hill wants the next congress of governors held far away from political centers. It will have to go, then, to the fort that Colonel Stewart is hold ing out in Arizona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Secretary Taft is the nominal head of the war department. While he is on the road trying to hold delegates steady subordinates do his work in the department. This is civil service re- form with a vengeance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Senator Burrows grip on the tem- porary chairmanship of the Chicago convention is not a bird in the hand by any means. He must behave in the meanwhile and keep his mouth shut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
HOW "PETE" DALEY DIED

the hotel authorities to 'keep people away and let him be alone with his dead.
 Arrangements for the final disposition of the body have not yet been made Robert Daley of New York, a brother, was notified immediately, and telegram was received from him later in the day requesting that the body be sent to New York. The remains will be shipped by some of Dailey's friends In this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

MT. Carnegie's contribution of $25O,- 900 to the Taft slush fund is a good starter. But what right has a Scotch man to corrupt the American ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

David Bennett Hill is no longer a presidential possibility. He is gong to Yurrup, and America never looks for a President in that quarter of the globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

New Orleans has won seven straight games. but it is still 100 points below Montgomery place in the percentage column, and nearly as many below Mobiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Taft is now wholly willing to let by zones be by-gones, but even this will not decide contested seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Fairbanks says it is either first place or seclusion for him. He will not ac- cept second place any more. His dan der is up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

So far as now appears Tom Platt had no dealings at any rate with Belle Gunness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Uncle Sam is to umpire the Panama election on July 12. This may give the Panamese a free vote and a fair count, q novelty to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

When the horses also don m. W: hats New York fears 1t will have to widen its streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Corn is no longer simply king. Out in Illinois they say it is now speaker of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Tennessee has a primary by the con- vention route. She is either backward or boss-ridden, probably both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Temporary Chairman Burrows came, saw and roared. So he expects to do at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Mae Wood certainly outranks Eve lyn in New York now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

No bill gains the support of Joe Can non that treads on the toes of any of "the interests" This is his funda-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

May corn and johnnycake are quoted high at present. They are Patented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Farmers begin to wish they had raised May corn only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
THE MAJORITY.

Let us lift up a cheer for the men who
 climb
 To the top where the strong prevail, And another cheer, and greater cheer, For the men who try and fail! Though the laurel wreath may rightly rest On fair and honored head, There are more heroes than the world
 ever knew
 In the graves of unknown dead. Oh, the tragedy of a broken heart And a battle fought in vain, And the sickening sight of the poor, spent
 clay
 That strews life's somber plaini And we wonder why they were sent to dio And to be so soon forgot, But none of us here can answer that And the One who knows will not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Gary, Ind, begins to be troubled over the approaching closing of it's saloons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
THE HANDY MAN.

THE HANDY MAN While we are much in favor of Each man his merits giving, The chap who's hardly round the house Can seldom make a living. He may be good at driving nails And washing up the dishes, Put when it comes to getting rich, He takes it out in wishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
BELLIGERENT.

"Can your wife keep a cook?'' Heavens, mol She can't even keep the peace.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

l wish the flies that walk upon
 The food I eat Would pause, for mere politeness' sake, And wipe their feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
DESERVING.

DESEIt V lNNT. ''There goes one girl who ought to be given a free trip to Europe" What for?" "She was never in love with baseball player"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
EXACTLY.

"Why is the summer boarder?"
 ..Because the world is full of suckers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
VAIN DEsIRE.

VAIN DEsIHE. I wish the flies that walk upon The food I eat Would pause, for mere politeness' sake, And wipe their feet.
 CURIOSITY. do not care for great applause And thousands at my heels, But, I should greatly like to know Just how the spotlight feels.
 AT THE RINK. 'How does he pass the time away?' 'He rolls it away" "Meaning?" "On skates.'' q hear that Chauncey M. Depew is himself again." Well, that isn't much"
 ERE LONG. Ere long we'll take vacation trips up east or way out vest And then come home with trunks and grips
 And lay us down to rest
 OF COURSE THEY DO.
 Whene'er a man
 Good poker plays
 His friends dislike
 His winning ways.
 STANDS AROUND. How does he stand in the community" "On the corners mostly"
 REPLIES There will never be an Old Maids club. Who would join? 'The Move for More Baths" is the title of an editorial in a Kansas City newspaper Now that warm weather is at hand, the Saturday night crowd in Kansas City will probably strain point and "ablute" twice a week. Mat M. Wills the noted tramp imper- senator, is to get married Almost any body can get married these days, even a tramp-actor, says the Jackson News. Well, this tramp actor can afford it. Fs is one of the few persons who really get $100O a week in vaudeville. Truth crushed to earth was coming up strong when she caught sight of a press agent and swooned away.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
NO.

1NO q hear that Chauneey M. Depew is himself again." Well, that isn't much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
CuRIOSITY

CURIOSITY. I do not care for great applause And thousands at my heels, But should greatly like to know Just how the spotlight feels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

The best of love and charity
 Is knowing how to give it, The best of life for you and me
 Is knowing how to live it. Through tangled ways that try the soul, Where sorrows spies are pressing, Push bravely on to win the goal
 And keep old trouble guessing!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

ERE LONG. Ere long we'll take vacation trips Up east or way out west, And then come home with trunks and grips And law ,,c down to rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
THE TOP.

"Scratcherly is at the very apex of fame and popularity
 ''What makes you say that?'
 He was snapped in his bath yesterday for the Evening Whirl."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

OF COURSE THEY DO. Whence CT a man Good poker plays His friends dislike His winning ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

AT THE RINK. "How does he pass the time away?" "He rolls 1t away" "Meaning?" "On skates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

STANDS AROUND. ''How does he stand in the community" "On the corners mostly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala-' postoffce as second-olass matter uhoer act of Congress March 3, 1S7s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15

station. At present a telephone sys-
tenn between the different places is en-
ployed. The repeater system will elm
mate the agency of the human voice in
repeating the alarm. 1t will not, how
ever, entirely eliminate the. vocal
agency in the giving of the original
alarm, as was supposed when the plan
was first presented. The police boxes
are provided with an automatic device
for giving the alarm, but they also
contain telephone for police use, and
there will always be tendency to re-
sort to this rather than to the auto
matte device.
The proposed repeater will cost
about $40. 1t will be a big improve
ment in the service, and one more
step toward the installation.o of the auto
matte fire alarm system which will be
necessary before the city has adequate
fire alarm protection.
The matter was referred to the
health and police and fire and light
committees, the chiefs of the fire and
police departments, and the city cleo
trician. The electrician, George Hill,
was present, and explained the opera
ton of the proposed repeater system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15
TO VOTE
ON $1,000 FEE
Council Adopts Ordinance to Submit
License Question at Election
in the Spring.
THREE OPPOSE THE MEASURE
Plan is to Have increase Take Effect
in Six Months-Pass Inspector
Ordinance.

The people of the city are to have an
opportunity next spring to express
themselves on the question of increas-
ing the saloon license to loco a year.
An ordinance to this end was adopted
by the city council last evening. The
ordinance as adopted provides that the
$1,000 fee, if it is approved by the
people, will not go into effect until the
second payment period. This will have
the effect, if the people favor the in
crease, of making the fee for 1909
$3.50, the first half at the rate of $500
a year, and the second half at the rate
of $1,000 a year.
The ordinance to submit the ques-
ton to the people was brought up by
Alderman Lawler. chairman of the or
dinance committee. Mr. Lawler stated
that the ordinance committee had de-
cided to report recommending the
adoption of the ordinance. He had
mislaid the written report, but gave
the substance of the recommendation
orally. He declared that the demo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15
PATIENT TAKEN TO
PEORIA AND BACK
Island Man Who Is Suffering
From Paresis.

Edward Heffernan of this city, who
has been confined at the Watertown
hospital suffering with paresis for sew
eral weeks, has been returned to that
institution after an unusual expert
ence Some days ago, it seems, rela-
tives of Mr.. Heffernan secured his re-
lease from the hospital and took him
to the home of his sister at Peoria in
the hope that private treatment might
prove of benefit Instead of improving,
however, he became worse, and he was
taken to the hospital at Bartonville for
safe keeping. Last week Mrs. Heffer-
nan, wife of the afflicted man, secured
an order for his return to Watertown,
and Deputy Sheriff Bruner brought him
back Saturday, and he is again at the
local hospital. -s ,.e..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15
CAMP 26 NAMES
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Members of Modern Woodmen Hold
Annual Meeting, Followed by
Smoker and Social Session.

Camp No. &c, NJ. W. A, last evening
held its annual business meeting and
election of officers, the following be-
ing chosen for the year:
Consul-M. T. Stevens.
Adviser-L A. Stader.
Banker--C. F. Huthmaker.
Clerk-Fred Rauh
EScort-E. l.. Thiesen.
Watchman-J. p. Kennedy.
Sentry-O. o. Gutzwiller.
Physicians-Drs. S. B. Hall, NJ. j.
O'Hern, F. d. Paul and j. C. Souders
Manager-W. H. Kelley.
Deputy-A. o. GutZwiller.
In connection with the election. a
smoker was held, and an informal
program of addresses was presented
The meeting was attended by an un-
usually large representation of the
membership. fully $50 being present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. X. Dorman left for Spokane
last night.
Miss Meta Joens left today for Colo
lado Springs.
]. T. Stafford arrived this morning
from Omaha and leaves again tonight
for the northwest -r
Mrs. ]. J. Tub5s and Mrs. G. f.
Tubbs left today for Omaha, Neb,, to
visit relatives and attend the corn eX-
hibition.
Mrs. J. e. Weeks and daughter,
Pearl, have returned, to their home at
North Branch, Nebs.5 after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weeks.
DR. H NJ. Pettit,,of Carrollton, Mo,
is visiting his brother, William B.
Petit, on his way to Frederick, Nd,
where he will spend the winter.
Mrs. ]. L. Francis of Fort Madison
spent yesterday and today visiting
friends in this city, Mrs. Francis is
on her way homeHfrom Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15

cratic members of the city council, who
have always opposed the $1,000 license
itself, had agreed to favor the ordi-
nance placing the matter up to the
voters. Mr.. Lawler stated that while
they do not favor the increase in fee,
the democratic members felt that the
voters should have the right to express
themselves on it, and that their vote
should govern. 1t was first proposed
to allow the ordinance to come up at
the next meeting, but it was shown
that an ordinance for this purpose had
been considered Get. IL, and so this
measure was placed on its passage. 1t
was amended to include the six months
clause. The ordinance was adopted by
a vote of 10 to 3. The vote was as fol-
lows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15

President ]. F. Porter of the COM
pany today stated that the company
had taken this step for the purpose of
preparing for the improvement work
outlined for the coming year, and to
provide for work already done.
Many New Mains.
The company contemplates laying
many miles of mains in Rock Island
and Moline next year, and one of the
important improvements will be the
construction of high pressure main
from the plant in Moline on Fourth
street to Rock Island, to increase the
pressure in this city. Under the pres
ent arrangement the pressure here is
uncertain, and varies with the increas-
ed load elsewhere. Under the new
plan, with the high pressure and gov
errors, it is expected that the pressure
will be uniform at all times.
Other Improvement Work.
In connection with the gas plant
work, the electric light equipment will
be improved, and new transmission
lines will be constructed
The owners of the company, who
also control the other tri-city public
utilities, are planning for continue
ton of the reconstruction of the
plants, and the Tri-City Railway com
pany's appropriation for this purpose
will be large
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15

provement in the early morning serv-
ice on the Watch Tower line.
To Help Bethany Home.
Hon. Thomas Campbell, representing
Bethany home, was present, and re-
quested the assistance of the city in
the movement to enlarge the institu-
ton by Transforming the barn into an
annex. Mr.. Campbell explained the
plan. of the directors of the associa-
ton, and showed the necessity of en-
larging the facilities if more children
are to be accommodated. The direc-
tors will ask the cities of Moline and
Rock Island to provide about $1,000
each to make the Improvements. A
committee composed of Aldermen
Blochlinger, Carse and Smith was nam.
eddy the mayor to confer with the Mo
line council committee and the commit
tee of the Bethany Protective associa
ton at the home Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock
Allow Big Claims.
The city allowed the bill of DR.. E. M
Odld LII SOOO.lO, III dttCilooICO III OhS
of the persons injured in the collapse
of the sidewalk in front of the and II
cent store on Second avenue over q
year ago. This is the largest item OF
the sum paid by the city to settle the
damages sustained by the Is persons
injured in the accident.
Mr.. Pewee was allowed $25 for dam
age to his hay land in a fire recently
The fire department set fire to trac
of wild grass, and the flames spread
to Mr.. Pewee's property.
| j. Sievers was allowed $4,000 on the
city hall contract, provision being made
to pay per cent interest on thu
amount if the money is not availabl,
within one year.
Dan Drost's last saloon license fe,
of $3.50 for the second period of tn,
fiscal year was related, with the ex
ception of the proportionate amour
for the II days during which he oper
ated the saloon. His place was dam
Jagged and put out of business by tn,
fire in the Looney block on Secon,
lavenue.
4 For Alarm Repeater.
i Mayor Schaffer and Alderman Tref
leach read messages relative to the pt
llice and fire alarm systems, urging tn
!. Installation of a repeater system b.
tween the three fire department house
and the police station and the waite
works. This system is intended fo
. Iuse in transmitting to the fire depar
: 'ment the alarms received at the polio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15
Beware of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds or protracted
cold is almost certain to end in
chronic catarrh, from which few per
sons ever wholly recover. Give every
cold the attention it deserves and you
nay avoid this disagreeable disease.
How can you cure cold? Wh.; net
try Chamberlain Cough Remedy? II
is highly recommended Mrs. M
White, of Butler, Tenn, says: "Sev.
eral years ago was bothered with my
throat and lungs. Someone told me
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
began using it and it relieved me at
onre. Now my throat and lung, are
sound and well" For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-15
A Well Known Fact

That not skin disease, whether from
internal or external origin, can long
withstand the two powerful germicides,
Zemo and Zemotone, they destroy the
germs that cause the disease, they al,
ways cure Write for sample. E. W.
Rose Medical company, st. Louis. For
sale at Harper House pharmacy.