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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
Uncle Remus' Purchase

Uncle Remus' Magazine has pur- chased outright the large subscription lists and good will of the Home Maga- zine, which had been published ten years at Indianapolis in the central west The circulation of the Home Magazine is said to be 205,000 while Uncle Remus is 71,000. The combined circulation will be fully 100000 copies In the south and central west, the very heart of the country.
 This purchase will securely estab- fish a popular magazine in the south. Heretofore there has been an impress sion that a magazine could not sue ceed unless it was published in New York, but the growth of the country and the growth of Uncle Remus' Mag azine will destroy that delusion.
 Another excellent and comforting fact in this matter relates to the na- ture of the merger. The joint produc. tion will still be Uncle Remus' and if will still smack of the soil No new editors will be imported from Indian apolis, but Joel Chandler Harris per sonality and pen will continue to dom- mate every page of the magazine. This is as it should be. This is as the south desires it to be, and the central west will not be long in following suit. The success of Uncle Remus' Maga- zine is now fully assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
Hard on Shirts,

T would not object so much to laundry prices" said a prominent citizen, If the laundryman would find some way to do up my shirts without cutting or sitting them. It seems to me that a shirt should stand a dozen launderings-certainl seven or eight. It was so in other days, but now when a shirt of mine comes from the laundry the third or fourth time, 1t is all in
 T do not know where the trouble lies, but in this age of improved machinery some way should be found to prolong the life of linen, just as steel makers have found a way to prolong the life of the furnace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
Anarchist Outbreaks

It perhaps will not be easy to link the assault upon Chief of Police Shippy with the murder of Father Leo, the priest, in Denver, as parts of a gen. eral conspiracy but, after all, it is pretty plain both can be traced to a common friotional source.
 The Sicilians and some other Italian subjects come here with full stocks of feuds and prejudices, and when they become numerous in large city socie- ties are formed s1d Qld antagonisms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
BLACK HAND LETTER.
Life of Bankers Daughter Is Threat
 ened By Band.

Alexandria, La, March 5.-Paul Lisso, president of the First National bank here, today announced the receipt of a letter demanding S50O0 from him at an appointed place and signed "The United Black Hand of Louisiana"
 The police began an investigation. The letter received by MT. Lisso Is out of the ordinary in that it threatens the life of his daughter if he refuses payment, and that it evidently Is the work of persons of considerable intelligence Au ingenious system of protection from future tributes to the Black Hand is offered in case of nayment this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
Plans of Racing Cars.

Chicago, March 5.-French car No. 2, in the New York-to-Paris automobile race. Is still in Chicago. According to present plans it will depart for the west tomor- row morning. The German entrant will be still further delayed for the completion of repairs which are being made. These contestants, together with the others scat tered along between Chicago and Fre- mont. Neb., hope to reach San Francisco under their own power in time to catch a boat for Alaska March 9, if not earlier. Failing in that they have one more chance to make the passage by means of the steamer which will leave Seattle on April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
President Diaz Decorated.

Mexico City, March 5.-Baron von As- beck, commandant of the Netherlands, was officially received today at the na- tional palace in the character of special envoy that he might present to President Diaz the decoration conferred upon the chief executive of Mexico by Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. A brilliant assem- blaze witnessed the ceremony. The deco ration conferred was the grand cross of the Netherlands lion. President Diaz will not be able to wear the decoration until after the Mexican Congress gives its con- sent for its acceptance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
JOHN w. ToMLINsON FOR DELE.
 GATE.

From the Selma Times.
 The Times wants to see Hon. John w. Tomlinson sent as delegate-at-large to Denver. MT. Tomlinson has long been a democratic worker and has never held office. He is a personal friend of MT. Bryan and has been zealous for his inter- ests in shadow well as In sunshine His election as delegate-at-larg would be not only rewardng a faithful democrat, but would be at neat way of compliment ing MT. bryan, and the Times hopes to see him chosen by good majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press
 Anyway, there are no frozen water pipes in he'll
 When a woman smiles it can mean any, thing except what 1t seems to be.
 Nine times out of 10 when a girl can't like you it's because her father does.
 Maybe the old-fashioned rawhides didn't educate boys so well. but 1t trained them better.
 A man can make a great deal more for himself being the architect of somebody else's fortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
AD1EU, LA GRIPPEl

Farewell. farewell, thou monster grim,
 Who didst beset my couch, Who fell upon me unawares
 And filled me with the grouch. Iris true 1 stood in dread of thee
 And doctored day and night, But now l scorn thee, la grippe,
 Thy terrors seem but light. Thou canst not prosper in the sun,
 And look-the worlds aglow, And there's a perfume on the breeze From where the flowers blow! Be on thy way, avaunt, get out!
 Thy fearsome reign is Der, Tho once thou ddst abridge my joys, Thou canst not fright me more! The germs are dying all about
 Thy soldiery-thy spies. Before Apollo's dazzling ray
 The boldest microbe flies. An end to coughs and colds that make This life round of care. Thy knell is sounded, 0 la grippe,
 For spring Is in the air!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
kInq Edward Scared.

London, March 5.-Owing- to the world wide activity of the anarchists recently exceptional precautions have been taken to safeguard King Edward. The police and detectives had a scare at the hotel where the King is staying when an en- terprising photographer set oh fash light ct the curo as the KinS Alightsd from his motoy can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
A PATIENT.

If laziness Is a disease, Oh, doctor, help me quick round of pills and powders, please,- l must be awful sickI
 AN BYE-OPENER.
 As to his worth
 She had no doubt.
 They're married now
 And she's found outlf
 For getting wise,
 Tho passing sweet,
 This being wed
 Is hard to beat!
 AoAY UP There's a new high license'' What Is it?" "A balloon tax''
 WHO WON? Mir. Britt: T beat him half to death!' MT Nelson: "A worse licking than I gave him before" Birmingham man keeps the picture of a brewery in his office to cheer him up when he gets blue. A great many citizens who have never had the "wherewith" before are pros- pering since prohibition went into effect. You needn't expect us to tell you how. TRICKS OF THE TRADE. ''Do you ever originate any jokes?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
Asked To Visit Frisco.

Montgomery, March 5.-That the busi- ness men of San Francisco are planning an elaborate reception for the American fleet is shown by a letter of invitation received by Mayor Teague of Montgom- cry He Is asked to join with all off cials of the country in visiting in San Francisco to welcome the fleet after it's long voyage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
NO ONE ELECTED.
Eleven Ballots Have Been Taken For
 Senator.

Columbia, S. C., March 5.-The sena- torial deadlock continued tonight, four ballots being taken at the nights session without result. The 11th ballot resulted as follows:
 Gary, 66; Walker. s4 Mcleod, 1s; Nash. 12; Mauldin, Il; Willie Jones, 4; Ira B. Jones, f. Necessary to 8 choice, 79.
 After receiving special message from the governor regarding the dispensary matter, the general assembly adjourned until tomorrow at noon, at which time the ballotng for United States Senator will be continued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
LIE WE DAREDi

"Gadzooks! No man crosses Aubrey We're de Gree and lives to tell the tale!' F orthwith the handsome cavalier drew his sword and lunged at Vollumby whose evil countenance was literally blazing with hate. Back and forth they waged battle about the rooml Thrust and parry parry and thrust! Sparks flew from the rapier points and the clash of blades was like the rattle of hail on a roof The missing breath of the combatants proved how mortal was the contest. Five-ten- fifteen minutes passed. Still they fought like demons. Aubrey We're de Gree was tiring. Vollumby seemed to gain new strength.
 Suddenly vision of loveliness appeared in the door. ''Hold." cried Dorothy Rid ingbloom. with the fury of an insulted queen. "Who dares to brawl in my pres ence?" The two men stood mute and iranimate, like figures of bronze
 Gee, it would be a clnch to write an historical novel;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

deficit, but it will not be large enough to be at all alarming, although it will
 operate to increase the national debt on the basis of the reports of the treas. ury department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
SENSATION OF FALLING

1ured In a carriage accident. He said that he distinctly heard and counted the bone fractures-seven in all-which he received. He quotes the evidence of an Italian who had similar experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
cIdHeld strike. of.

Goldfeld, Col, March b.-Local 22o Western Federation of Miners, at a meet ing hero this afternoon decided to accept the Tonopah scale Of wages and declare the strike of. the men returning to work for those corporations who agree to pay the Tonopah scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The shooting at Santiago was con fessedly inaccurate, and the only ex- euse is that gunnery in all nayies was at that time poor, indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
Rumor Is Denied.

Vicksburg, Miss, March 6.-Gen. T. c. Catchings, state attorney of the Southern railway in Mississippi, said tonight that he knew nothing in regard to the Mont gomery telegram stating this road had given orders on its line to disobey the nine hour law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Senators Foraker and Dick have been eliminated from Ohio politics, and they are left in these Rooseveltian days to flock by themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
YEA, VERILY.

Iris hard to be happy and wealthy and
 wise.
 Iris hard to be glad all the time. And often when there's not a cloud in
 the skies Iris hard as the dickens to rhyme!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Scientists are endeavoring to ascer- tain why the average person puts the stocking on the left foot first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Congressmen have comfortable of fees near at hand, and the movement to take desks out of the hall of the House of Representatives is rapidly gaining advocates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Emma Goldman should try her theo- ries on other countries. We do not desire to monopolize her esteemed services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Memphis Commercial-Appeal. As Bill Nye once said, there are no noble men but Ohio men.
 Florida Times Union The scene of the latest Indian war was the United States Senate chamber. No boodshed.
 Columbia State There are always q number of people in every state who wish the legislature would go home and stay there.
 Washington Post: Instead of going out of business at the age of 60. MT. Harr- man is still daring his enemies to come in and put him out.
 Spokane Spokesman Review. A Port land woman demands divorce because her husband pinched her. Why didn't she have policeman pinch him?
 Youngstown Telegram: Anarchists are likely to steer clear of Chicago's chief of police in view of the demonstration in craftsmanship he gave Monday.
 Atlanta Journal: Loop-the-loop per formers will doubtless shun the dangers of society now that one of their number has been killed while pouring tea.
 Houston Post: Mrs. Hetty Green says she Is not much on diamonds and the members of the Washington ball team are very much like her in that respect.
 Cincinnati Times-Star: Heavy lies the head that wears a crown" especially the Shah of Persa's crown, which Is ap- proximately of the dimensions of a lob ster trap.
 Shreveport Times: scientist has dis covered a new source of fire. Why bother most of us in the need to discover a new source of income.
 Washington Herald: A tunnel to reduce the time from Hoboken to New York is a good thing, of course, but when one reflects that it likewise reduces the time from New York to Hoboken. we'll
 Louisville Post: An Atlantic City wom- man shocked the officers of a bank by appearing there in her bare feet to have a check cashed. The inference was, of course, that she was out to buy her d pair of shoes.
 New Orleans Times-Democrat: The re- gently published story of the Tennessee judge who wrote a long opinion while asleep is unpardonably lacking in detail. It's author has failed to state whether the decision was for or against the lawyer whose argument put the jurist to sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The trouble is many of the alien anarchists have been here more than three years, and they cannot be de- ported, Emma Goldman, for example,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The New Orleans carnival was not materially lessened by the October rifle and its subsequent results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The Dingley tariff enables the Stand ard Oil to exploit this country to the extent of so per cent dividends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

In the Hudson river tunnels the day trains have three minutes headway, and the night trains five minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The Union Pacific now extends through Birmingham to Savannah, and E. H. Hartman is it's boss from end to end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The House of Commons refuses to surrender to the suffragettes. It pre- fers to fiirt with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

About this time, says the Pittsburg Post, look out for special message and variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Seattle also wants a sub-treasury, and new combine becomes probable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

asked the visitor of the press humorist.
 ''No. I merely take an old joke and make it up to look young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The Shah of Persia rode some dis tance back of the royal auto, and in this way the assassins missed their game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
About Persons.

R. E. Spragins of Huntsville, state sen- ator, spent yesterday In the city, regis tered at the New Morris. MT. Spragins, as is remembered, aided materially in gaining the passage of the Greater Bir- mingham bill. He is well known here and exceedingly popular.
 Hugh Merrill, a law partner of John B. Knox and Fred M. Blackmon of Annis- ton, former member of the legislature, and a well known Alabamian, is in the city today. MT Merrill reports Calhoun in a prosperous condition, and its people en- terprising in spite of the present tight ness of the money market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

New York has the largest restaurant prices, and now 1t aspires to have the largest restaurant in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

"No, Us spring poetry being released"
 WARNING. Birds are singing, Blithely wnging, Spring Is in the air Buds are blooming, Tonics booming, Joy is everywhere. Softly wooing Doves are cooing, All the world Is bright May advances, Take no chances, Get your liver right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Evelyn wants s1,000,0 for giving up Harry but a discount for cash is probable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The man behind the gun at Santiago is getting what was due him pretty late in the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

The Shah is as expert dodger of bombs as the Czar. The latter is chief ly content to outwit the bomb throw CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
ABOUT DUE.

ABOUT DUE. We're straining our eyes, We fretfully wait And often we say, Iris certainly late. We look up the street And then we look down, But never a glimpse Have We caught In this town. You know what we mean, You know what we're at! We fain would locate The early straw hat!
 SOCIAL NOTE The devil Is taking a much-needed rest man in Ohio named Coon hiccoughed himself to death and now he is dead Coon.
 Paul Thieman says New York is mora a woman's town than a mans town. It seems to be overrun with chorus girls. Snake venom is said to be costly. Snake medicine is also more expensive than it used to be in Birmingham There is more potential energy in a suffragette than there is in a Georgia mule.
 HOW'S THE BAIT? If every dreamer had his wish And every dream came true. A lot of chaps would fish and fish. With nothing else to do.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

A true boom would be heard if Can. Ton and Fort" is the ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

In Brooklyn young men also have coming-out parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

When a stage hand threatens to kick lung out of another stage hand it u nothing more than bit of pleasantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

MT. Hearst dislikes both of the old parties, preferring to flock by himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Florida Times Union The scene of the latest Indian war was the United States Senate chamber. No bloodshed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
IN SEASON

Whats that? Soda water bottles pop- ping?"
 NO. it's spring poetry being releaseda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Columbia State: There are always a number of people in every state who wish the legislature would go home and stay there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
THE USUAL ATTITUDE.

IfiE UOUAI1 Al III UDE. He wears a look of solemn thought A statesman, do you ask? Or one who labors tirelessly Upon some mighty task? Perhaps thinker deep he is, Who burns the midnight oil? Or else a wight whose brow is gloomed To see the worlds turmoil? You think he's sick-hes lost friend, This man so sad and mute? An, none of these-he lacks the funds To buy an Easter suit!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

What is home without a rubber plant?' asks the Chicago Record Herald. A pleas- ant place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06
AROUND THE COUNTRY

Memphis Commercial-Appeai: As Bill Nye once said, there are no noble men but Ohio men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Washington Post: Instead of going out of business at the age of 60, MT. Harr- man is still daring his enemies to come in and put him out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

Spokane Spokesman Review: Port land woman demands a divorce because her husband pinched her. Why didn't she have policeman pinch him?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-06

If laziness is a disease,
 Oh, doctor, help me quick A round of pills and powders, please l must be awful sick!
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07

tives for all damages resulting from the hes,i
gence of their officers, agents or employees or "
reason of any defect insufficiency in equipment
Contributory negligence. if slight, snouid not 'a'
recovery of damages. all questions OF heshseh0o
and contributory negligence to be determined by
the jury.
In his message in 1906 the President reierreu "
the law as an excellent one, but said II oo not ~
far enough. He added: Neither the feoerai Id
nor so far as | am informed, the state laws oeai-
ing with the question of employers liability are
sufficiently thoroughgoing
In his recent message to the present congress
Mr. Roosevelt returned to the same subject ana
said the national government should be mooei
enployer and a model employers liability act, far
reaching and thoroughgoing. should be enacted 10
apply to all positions which the government
has control The present decision would seem 10
make the execution of any such policy impossible
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
IN aid TO PROHIBITION.
Mail Contractor Forbidden to Carrg
Intoxicating LiQuOr.

Washington, Jan 6--Postmaster General
Meyer has issued order which has direct
bearing the prohibition movement. The or
der is follows:
1t is hereby ordered that it shall be condI-
tion of any contract hereafter entered into for
carrying the mails upon star. screen wagon,
mail messenger special service route, that the
contractor carrier shall not transport fntoxi-
eating liquor from point TO another upon
such route while in the performance of mail
service.
The bids for star route service in what is
known the second section. comprising North
Carolina, South Carolina. Florida Georgia, Ala
bama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky,
will be opened on Wednesday, and a conse-
quence beginning July 1 next every con-
tractor in the states mentioned will be prohib-
tied from carrying intoxicating liquors on his
route.
The order will become effective at once. how
ever In many sections Of the country, where
IT is necessary TO install new and supplementary
service. 1t is believed that this order will have
a far reaching effect and will meet the approval
of a large number of people. judging by the
enormous number of complaints that have been
sent to the department.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
MAJOR cARR1NGToN WINS SUIT.
Held Not Responsible to Philippine Civil
Officials

Washington. Jan 6-The Supreme Court Of the
United States to-day reversed the decision Of the
Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands in the
case of Major Frank De L. Darlington. OF the
1st Infantry and commander OF the battalion OF
Philippine scouts Darlington charged with
falsfying his account purchasing agent for ths
Louisiana Purchase Exposition and was sentenced
to Imprisonment for fourteen years each on three
counts He attacked the regularity of the u-o-
Cesdings of the Philippine courts and especially
urged that he was not officer OF the Philippine
government. and that his place officer OF ths
United States army relieved him from RESPONSE
bility TO the civil authorities of the islands Tha
amount involved in the charge small. and
CarringtOn's counsel urged the excessive nature
of the penalty. The opinion by Justice
Holmes. and held that Darlington was
official of the civil government he was respOn-
sible the civil authorities.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
NEW YORK TAX COMMISSION UPHELD.

Washington. Jan 6--That the proceeds OF the
sale of original packages of imported goods
be taxed under the laws of a state decided TO-
day by the Supreme Court of the United States IN
the OF Edward and John Burke. Limited. C
Dublin. Ireland. agt. the Tax Commissioners Of
New York City. The Burkes manufacture N Dub
lin spirituous and malt liquors and maintain
Office in New York City for the sale OF their goods
In original packages. In 1905 the concern
sessed for Sl22 cash IN hand and about SSS5oo on
account of bills receivable They contended thai
these items did not represent capital employed in
that state within the meaning Of the New York
tax law and also that these items represent tho
proceeds of sales of imported goods in original
packages. they not subject 10 taxation by the
state. The Supreme Court Of the State % New
York overruled these objections. and the Dublin
firm appealed to the Supreme Court Cf the United
States Justice Day handed down the opinion ot
that court, affirming the decision OF the New York