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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24
OSLER AT 90 TAKES-COfFEE
No ChlorOform for Scholar
Whose Reported Utterances
Created Sensation.


DR.. William Osler, the Oxonian, who
in an address at Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity in 1906 was widely quoted as say
ing that mans best usefulness was past
at forty and that most men ought to
be chloroformed at sixty, entered upon
his sixtieth year last week.
Did he call for the chloroform bottle
and give his instructions as to the kind
of epitaph he wanted? No, not he. He
called for coffee and rolls, remarked
that it was fine day and read all the
politics in the morning papers. Then
he dressed himself for church and
walked to the house of worship on foot
Now it appears that DIR. 0sler is
about to enter a contest with Winston
Churchill and George Wyndham, former
Chief Secretary for Ireland. for the
Lord Rectorship of the University OF
Edinburg. The race is scheduled for
next November, and it is understood
DR.. Osler is to begin training at once.
He is said to have announced that, il
he is loser, he will not permit his
defeat to dampen his ardor for other
work.
AS DR.. Osler's birthday approached il
was recognized that he must either
drink chloroform or eat his words, and
many pounds sterling were wagered or
the turn. DR.. Osler, having dined com.
fortably on his words, will now, his
friends hope, dine comfortably or
Wyndham and Churchill. 1t seems
quite reasonable to suppose that moth.
ing is now further from his thoughts
than the chloroform phiaL
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24
DENVER.
A Former Vireinian Writes Crispiy
of Some Inside LiehtS.

DEAR CITIZEN:-Let a truant son of
the old State burden your columns with
a word in praise of this great city, the
convention and our illustrious nominees.
Leaving the Smoky City lPittsburg)
on the End inst. via the Wabash, the
Bryan Special made its first stop of
any duration at Lincoln. Here the
whole town, including w. II. Lewis,
formerly of Essex, turned out to escorts
us to ''Fairview." Arriving at the farm
we were welcomed by w. j., Mrs. B.
and Grace, and it was a royal-no, Demo-
cratic welcome. We all repaired to the
garden, the stable and the lawn. Mr..
Bryan pinned honey suckle to each
of the ladies in our party. Wn.. II.
Berry (the Democrat who was elected
treasurer of Penna) said to Mrs. Berry,
''here is a sweet William for YOU" Mr..
bryan said, ''sheshas one now." In an
informal address Mr.. Bryan assured us
(the delegates) that we had his SYM
oathy and aid in our struggle against
Mr.. Guffy and the Standard Oil Co.
That he did aid us the history Of the
convention shows, but we little dreamed
chat it would be so potent.
Leaving Lincoln at noon we arrived
in Denver the next morning. Beautiful
cityl with the grand old Rockies and
their caps of snow in full view. Beauti-
full and fertile country that has been so
often described; but still feel that the
Shenandoah Valley is its peer. Our
welcome by the residents of Denver
was most cordial. The illumination and
decoration beyond description. The
convention hall model in every respect.
Here was an opportunity to meet the
wheelhorses of Democracy. Swanson.
Ellyson and Hoge Tyler gave me a
hearty clasp-a near-sighted delegate
from the bay mistook we for the
admiral.
The proceedings of the convention are
now history. Standard Oil was put to
cout. Alice Roosevelt left her box to
cheer for Bryan. Ruth Bryan was lifted
to the rostrum waving flag. Such
scenes are never to be forgotten.
A train load of snow was brought from
the Rockies and deposited in the street
hear the convention hall. The delegate:
md visitors leaving the hall at noon il
temperature Of ninety degrees and
fierce sun were snow-balled by tn,
| small boys. The Hon. John Murphy
candidate for viee-president from Penn
sylvania, in company with''yours truly.
passed that way. The Hon. John wears
glossy silk tile. A kid said. "Oh Sc,
the hat" Immediately volley of snow
balls came our way, and assure yo
the Hon. Jno. and his vice-presidents
boom made good run.
Thursday night the session lasted Ii
4:30 a. m. Not soul had dared to sieeI
The Johnson crowd started to cheer abor
. midnight, and the chair desiring ordt
after they had been at it for 80 minutes
had nearly all the lights put out. The ban
played "Afraid to go Home in the Dark.
The entire assemblage took up the son
and when two verses were sung tn
lights came on and order was restored
On Friday evening, our labors finished
the Bryan special started its return I
the Keystone State.
Hurrah for Bryan and Kern! Gree
ings TO the Old Dominion! Success
the CITIZENl
THOS. B. LEE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24

w. A. Weaver, near Boer, has made
great improvement to his home by
adding on to his house two large rooms.
Parson Fields has organized
near Wheaton new Sunday school.
Rev. Fields was also granted short va
cation the latter part of this month.
Mrs. Alice Wise, of huntsville Vi
cinity, has been quite sufferer for
some time from cancer trouble and the
sympathy of the community should be
turned towards her.
Mrs. H. c. Roam, who has been quite
sick, is convalescing.
The Ladies' Missionary Aid Society
held very successful entertainment
at the Odd Fellows hall on the Fourth.
The people deserve congratulations for
the order on that day.
The new building which is to be the
national headquarters of the Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows in Amer
lea, at 602 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa.
at cost of eighty-five thousand
five hundred dollars, has been COM
pleted and will be dedicated Saturday,
July 18th.
DR.. IL. B. Frissell. principal of Hamp-
ton Normal and Agricultural In
stitute. Hampton, Va, officiated in the
marriage ceremony of Major r. r.
Morton. who has charge of the boys al
the above named school. Mr. Morton
was married in June to Miss
Jennie ID: Booth, of Gloucester, teach
er at the Whittier school at Hampton
, Miss Rebecca Redmond, formerly o.
huntsville, but now of Philadelphia
: was married recently 10 Geo. p. Epps
: of Hampton, in Philadelphia.
!. Mrs. Sarah Wiggins, of Avalon, die,
very suddenly one day recently whil
going out from her home. Sh
leaves ten children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. T. P. Norris and little daughter
y of Baltimore. are visiting the former
a sister-in-law, Mrs. L. v. Thomas, O
y Eastern Branch.
'r Landin Cox, of Dunton's Mill, afte
70 q long illness, died at his home on Thurs
day, July 9th. Interment in old 81
y Johns burying ground Friday.
g. Mrs. Annie B. Tayl1r and Mrs
Sarah Garnest, of Baltimore, are hom
I'd to spend the summer with parents q
r. Tombs.
lis b. f. White, of Hampton, wa
in lower Lancaster last wee
in the interest of the G.
o. of G. f. He left Friday via Ba
timore for Hampton. r. II. H.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24
TELEGRAPH TO THEODORE.

If the ship Of state needs caulking,
Or the lions tail twist;
Ifthe Senator'S are baking;
If silver spoon is missed;
If there's plague in Honolulu;
If there's trouble in the cup
Why just write to Mr.. Roosevelt,
And he'll fix the matter up.
IF they lynch coon in Texas;
IL the green bugs in the whest;
If there's anything to vex Us,
If you're troubled with cold feet;
If your dinner isn't ready,
Or you're feeling rather dry
Send telegram to Teddy,
And you'll get a hot reply.
If there's too much rain in Kansas,
Or it's dry in Tennessee;
If q summer cyclone fans US,
Or If Towser has a flea;
If your sweetheart proves too tickle;
If you want to know the score;
If you get punctured nickel
Drop line to Theodore.
If they need another member
Of the Ananias club;
If you're sunstruck in December,
Or you're suffering for grub;
If the railway rates soar higher,
Or the beef trust gets too gay
Ring up Roosevelt on the wire,
And there'n be the deuce to pay.
If the stork don't visit Alice;
If we lose to the Maroons;
If Ben Tillman's full of malice,
Or Maria full of prunes;
If the troops shoot up city,
Or you cannot psy your rent
Take lesson from this ditty,
Write to Roosevelt, President.
If there's a scandal in Peoria,
Or the city's full with graft;
Or if Storer tells his story,
Or they're knocking on Bill Taft;
If panic hits the nation,
Or they loose the dogs of war:
Or If God needs a vacation
Let him trust in Theodore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24
THE OLD HOME PAYER.

well, when it comes to papers,
Said Honest Uncle john"
Discussing public subjects
With Neighbor Hopkinson,
There's not publication
In all the blessed land
Can beat our own home journal,
I'd have you understand.
81 know those city dailies
Are great and all of that;
We have to see 'em often
To know just where we're at;
But, Takers! Just you tell me
Where we out here would be
If the Salem Times-Register
Each week we couldn't see.
'And while we're talking on it,
We're not so awful slow;
There's precious little going
That we don't get to know
Through this here sprightly budget
That comes to us each week;
My landl it's full to busting
Of knowledge that we seek.
"You see, the way they work it
Those chaps that get it out
They cut out the patent papers
You've heard 'em talk about,
And they have got the cream, sir,
OF current literature
And all the modern features
OF journalism, sure.
"Yes, ,sirl I'll take the old Times Register
In preference to the lot;
1t fills the bill and always
Is Jonnie on the spot;
We farming folk keep posted
Right up to the date, who get
This newy old home paper
It's good enough, you bet''
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TotEDo, :
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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24

1t is not work that kills man; it is
worry. Work is healthy, you can hard
ly put more upon man than he can
bear. Worry is. rust upon the blade.
1t is not the revolution that destroys
the machinery, but the friction. Fear
secretes acids; but love and trust are
sweet juices. .--Beecher.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-07-24
OLD some RRyIyEp.

Since Taft's nomination some wag
has resurrected this verse of our child
hood
Taffy was a welshman,
Taffy was & thief.
Tary came to my house
And stole piece of beef.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
CONCLAvE ENDS.
Day of Much Business and Several
 Social Affairs.

Tuscaloosa, May 14-(Special)- )-The sec ond day of the Knights Templars conclave ended here today with much business and social entertainment. This morning at 9 o'clock a business session was held last ing throughout the morning, when the grand commandery completed Its labors This afternoon the many guests were taken for drives over the city and trip out to Holt, on the Birmingham and Gulf railroad, the complete itinerary taking in the whole of Tuscaloosa.
 At 8 o'clock tonight occurred the recep- ton given to the visitors, at the Temple, which was largely attended. A delight ful musical programme was rendered. the reception lasting up till 10 o'clock, when the annual banquet was had. This was I most elaborate affair, many of Alabama s most distinguished sons gathering about the board. It has been a great pleasure to the Tuscaloosa people to entertain the grand commandery and the guests have expressed themselves as being well pleased with their reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
ANNUAL CONCERT
 AT HUDSON COLLEGE
HIGH GRADE OF WORK IN MU- SICAL DEPARTMENT IS SHOWN IN THE ANNUAL EVENT-GLEE CLUBS WORK.

Marion, May Especial. .)-Among the anniversary exercises at the Judson prob ably none interest the general public more than does the annual concert.
 Throughout it's long history the college has been famous for the high grade of work done in it's music department. As usual in the annual concert the first part of the programme consisted of miscel- laneous numbers, given mainly by the music seniors, the second part of a can tata.
 The first number, a chorus sung by the sightseeing classes, displayed the ex- cellent training given in this branch The careful shading, distinct enunciation and excellent tone quality made this number an exceedingly pleasing one. Then fol- lowed solo numbers by the piano gradu- ates, the Misses May Smith, Ola Kell, Ruby Oden and Mamie Moore, and a group of songs by Miss Mattie Knight, the only voice graduate of the year
 To those who have been acquainted with the work of the music department it was evident from the playing and singing of these young ladies that the Judson's high standard has not only been maintained but that there has been dis tinct advance during the past few years.
 The Judson's famous Glee club con- tributed two delightful selections and Miss Mary Dew played an organ number with a skill and brillancy which greatly charmed the audience.
 The cantata selected for the occasion was '"rhe Lady of Shalott,' the poem by Tennyson, the music by Kendall. The chorus, consisting of the voice pupils, had been splendidly drilled by Mrs. Cur ganus and Miss Stranathan. They sang the beautiful music with admirable pre- cision and charming sympathy Miss Pitts and Miss Knights fine voices were heard to excellent advantage in the solo parts, and MT. Powers, who presided at the piano. furnished an inspiring and al- together effective accompaniment.
 The concert was without doubt among the very best ever given at the Judson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery May 14-(Special.) 1.-The supreme court handed down opinions in the following cases today:
 Tyson, c. J.-George Louis Thomas vs. State of Alabama. appeal from Jefferson criminal court affirmed.
 Walter Jones vs. the State of Alabama, appeal from Blount circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Dowdell, J.-Alabama Great Southern railroad vs. Squire Thomas Vale, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and remanded.
 W. P. Deer vs the State of Alabama appeal from Monroe chancery court; af- firmed
 Peter Paris vs. James F. Johnston, ap- peal from Jefferson circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Henry Randle vs. the State of Alabama, appeal from Lee law and equity court; affirmed.
 J. w. Self vs. Commissioners Court of Bount county appeal from Blount cir- cult court; affirmed
 Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company vs. Maddox. & Adams, appeal rom St. CldT clrcull court, TeNerseI and remanded.
 Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad vs. W. F. Garth. appeal from Madison circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 Mary Frances Batson vs. Fidelity Mu- tual Life Insurance company, appeal from Bessemer city court; affirmed.
 D,,f, To oxIor ba State of Alabama, appeal from Fillmore circuit court; affirmed.
 N S. Smith vs. the State of Alabama appeal from Dallas circuit court; re- versed and remanded
 Manhattan Life Insurance company vs Carrie D. Verneuille, appeal from Mo- bile law and equity court; affirmed
 Tombigboe Valley Railroad company vs. Fairford Lumber company, appeal from Mobile chancery court; reversed and rem dered.
 J. G. Cleveland vs. Peter F. Alba, ap- peal from Mobile chancery court af frmed.
 Terry L.. Moore vs. Maxwell & Dele homme. appeal from Mobile law and equity court; reversed and remanded.
 Clem Asllew vs. the State of Alabama. appeal from Baldwin circuit court; af- firmed.
 Tom Millender vs. the state of Ala bama, appeal from Monroe circuit court affirmed.
 John H. Wallace, trustee, vs. Sarah Newberry appeal from Jefferson chan cery court affirmed. Anderson, J., dis senting.
 Alabama Great Southern railroad vs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

Lillian McWhorter, administratriX, ap- peal from Birmingham city court; re- versed and remanded.
 Southern Railway company vs J. W. and A. W, Darwin, appeal from Jackson circuit court; affirmed. Mcclellan, J., dissenting.
 Birmingham Southern Railroad com pany vs. Ed Kendrick. pro ami, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and remanded
 Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company vs@ Ada Parker, appeal from the city court of Birmingham; reversed and remanded.
 Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company vs. c. M. Yielding, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and re- manded.
 Sid Thornton vs. l.. M. Bramlett, ap- peal from Gadsden city court affirmed. Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railroad company Vs. Perryman Bates. appeal from Etowah circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Alabama Construction vs. vs. W. l.. Watson, appeal from Calhoun circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 E. F. Whitman ct al. vs. w. H. Bart lett, appeal from Marshall circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Mcclellan, J.-Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company vs. Auguste Roussell, appeal from Birmingham city court; re- versed and remanded.
 Frank Harris vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Macon county court; af- firmed.
 George Ross vs. Gray Eagle Coal com pany. appeal from Shelby circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 King Lumber company vs. E. c. Crow. appeal from Jefferson chancery court; affirmed
 F. G. Stevens vs. Standard oil com pany appeal from Jefferson circuit court; reversed and rendered. Dowdell and Simpson, J., dissenting.
 Elk parte city of Mobile, petition for writ of mandamus, petition denied.
 Ernest Birt vs. the state of Alabama,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
News of Livingston.

Livingston, May H-(Special. )-The members of the Epworth League will be entertained at the home of Mrs. D. L. Gregory on Friday evening, May 15
 Mcconnell & Turner held their formal opening on the 18th Prof. Lealzes Bank of Meridian furnished the music.
 The members of the Presbyterian Chris tian Endeavor were delightfully."- enter tained at the home of Pev. MT. Clark on Wednesday.
 MT. Dave Sample and daughter of York were here Wednesday.
 Rev. l. F. Bilbro and daughter, Maude, spent Wednesday in Newborn with friends.
 At Cuba on Wednesday, May 13, S600 bushels of beans and three carloads of vegetables were shipped to market The price was low but the truckers were forced to sell them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Veterans Cominu.

Huntsville, May 14.-(special.)- .)-The members of Egbert Jones camp, United Confederate Veterans, have held a meet ing and decided to leave here in a body on June to attend the Birmingham re- union. The camp was addressed by Capt E. w. Booker, who recalled to the minds of the veterans an incident of history that very few people here had ever heard of, the conferring of knighthood upon members of the Fourth Alabama infaa- try, who engaged in the battle of Man assas. Captain Booker says that the Ala bama legislature was in session when news of the great battle reached Mont gomery and by resolution unanimously adopted the legislature bestowed knight hood and all privileges not in conflict with the constitution of the Confederate states upon the members of the Fourth Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
WORK ID
 BEGIN AT ONCE McGaughy is Custodian of
 Building Funds PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE Articles of Incorporation Filled for the Gadsden Coal Company-Capital Stock Is $1oo, ooo-Birming-
 ham Men Interested.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE

Gadsden, May 14-fSpecial.)-S Me- Gaughy, vice president of the First Ma tional bank, has been appointed as the custodian or distributing agent Of the appropriation made by the government for the building of the postoffice here. Although no official announcement has been made it is presumed from this that worlxeon the structure will be begun soon. The building would have been started ere this but for the fact that Congressman Burnett has been making an effort to secure an increased appropriation.
 Noccalula Tribe No. s, Improved Order of Red Men, at Alabama City, was wis., fled last night by a number of high of tcials of the order, including William S. Smith, general chief of records, Of Montgomery and M. D. Friedman, past grand sachem. An enjoyable programme was carried out.
 The Johnson supporters of this com munity will hold a meeting tomorrow night in the interest of their candidate. The meeting was originally announced 10 take place in the court house, but as the graduating exercises will be held there at this time the Johnsonites will hkely gather in the city hall. Sidney J. Bowle will he the speaker for the occasion.
 Material for the new front of the queen City bank is expected to arrive at any time. and everything is in readiness TOT the work. The front will be constructed of white Alabama marble, and will make one of the handsomest in the state.
 The closing of the public schools Will take place here tomorrow night with reg ular graduating exercises at the court house. The annual address will be made by Prof. Fredrck D. Losey of the State university Following is the programme:
 Invocation, the Rev. w. E. Hill.
 Salutatory, Miss Maud Slack.
 Song, ''Skies Resound,' graduating class and seventh grade chorus.
 Class prophecy, Miss Rena Barker.
 Song. "Mendelssohn, graduating class.
 Valedctory, Joe F. Duke
 Presenting diplomas and medals, Hon. John H. Disque. president of the Board of Education
 Annual address, Prof. Frederick D. Lo- sey
 Reading honor roll, Prof. w. E. Strip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
INJURED BY A MULE.
pr. w. w. Dinsmore Is Elected Inter
 national Delegate.

Decatur, May 14-(Special)- )-H. s. De- were was seriously injured by bad mule this morning. The mule was running at large in lot. MT Devere went into the lot and the mule jumped onto him and knocked him down. He was badly bruised. Two ribs were broken and he was injured internally. He will recover
 The Morgan County Medical society has elected Dr. William W. Dinsmore as rep resentative to the international tubercu- losis congress which meets in Washing ton next September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Wants Uptown Depot,

Huntsville, May 14.-(Special) l)-Accord- ing to an official of the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis railway, the mat ter of that railway building line up into the city and having an uptown depot is no longer rumor but is fact. The project has been contemplated for several years and it is said that in no way does the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad propose to interfere with the entrance of the Nashville and Huntsville road into this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

appeal from Gadsden city court reversed and remanded
 Per standardization Railway, Light and Power company vs. Gus Miles, appeal from Birmingham city court: mo- ton granted.
 Southern Railway company ys. G. F. Harrington, appeal from Walker law and equity court; motion to affirm denied.
 Kid Neal vs. city of Sheffield, motion denied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Launch Springs Leak.

Mobile, May 1.-The launch Sea Breeze, loaded with vegetables for this market sprung leak at Spotswood Landing this morning and sank. Her cargo is a total loss. The launchs machinery got out of order and in making the repairs she was iurched to one side, sprinsng leak. She sank in short order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Vote for Two City Court Judges.

Judge c. c. Nesmith, one of the city court judges, has served one year and Is a candidate for the democratic nomina- tion for the same office. He is a strong and conscientious judge, and is indorsed by nearly all the lawyers practicing in Birmingham. Each voter can vote for two of the candidates. Judge Nesmith should be one of them.
 D. H. CABANISS, 5-15-2t-fri-su Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate judge today for the Gadsden Coal company. The capital stock of the company is placed at $100,0O0 and Gadsden is named as the principal place of business. The incorporators are J R. Lewis, J. Basket and R. E. Grace all of Birmingham