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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

This charming Innocence painted by Will
liam Adolphe Bouguereau. who born at
LA Rochelle France. in 1925 and died there in
1905. He is of special interest 10 Americans
from the fact that for his second wife he mar
ried an American artist, Miss Elizabeth Gardner
OF Exeter, n. H.
The expression of beauty is dominant feature
of Bouguereaus work, and he painted delightful
children. The Innocence might we'll be labelled
Madonna. With the grave sweet faced mother
lost in contemplation. and the serene sleeping
child with the accessory of the lamb. In general
composition the picture reminds vaguely OF
Raphael's Sisine Madonna, if that Madonna be
taken in detail, though the lamb to be sure, is
wanting in the makeup of the Raphael.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

series and that each person present would be sup
plled with similar potation Hence this mistaken
young man quietly proceeded to absorb the entire
contents of the bowl.
rms at frst surprised Dennis, then 1t struck
him as being hilariously funny All the others
looked solemnly unconscious Dennis however
was unable to control his risibles and left the
room IN state of cacchnatng eruption Uncle
SAINT followed the negro and reappeared with
hve other bowls of toddy, giving one to each of
The others, thus saving the young man from the
modification of discovering, at that time his faur
pas and the answer to his question:
nat was that fool niger laughing about?"
Continued next week
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

On one such occasion
there was of the company
of six a young man who,
being from "nawth of the
rivah," and hence a long
way from home, for that
time of the republic, knew
nothing of this very pre-
valent custom. He, there
fore, supposed that the
bowl, which was first hand
ed to him by the ubiquitous
Dennis, was only one of
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

days to the travelling public of that region and that
was kentucky's liquid staple, we'll known that
its name may be omitted
Mint or tansy, subj Uncle SAINT would ask
and Dennis did the same thing, when officiating
and in the tone and accent as those of his
master
1t was not supposable that anybody ever thought
OF such thing taking whiskey except in a
toddy, and that to be, in almost every instance
1aYored with either mint tansey which We're
herbs indigenous to that soil
1t was Uncle SAINTS habit, every night in winter
to have large bowl of hot toddy made which
Just before time to retire, he would cause to be
passed about in the comfortable paror or sitting
room. In which his guests, and generally his wife
and daughters We're assembled to spend the even
ing each person present being expected to take
sup from the loving-cup-as it were
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

Importance and the deputy sherif's Allen revolver
which sub, he had expected to use in making the
arrest"
Uncle SAINT had the right, under law to retail
sperrits, and his was the only place in the vii.
lage possessing such license. 1t is a mistake to
think that this old commonwealth is the "drinkin.
est state in the Union. 1t is a fact that for many
decades, just past it has been localoption state
There are many counties that go dry" from one
years end to another, and in some counties of the
state lquor has never sold. Besides, it is
another mistake to suppose that all the natives
take their liquor straight bar footed as the
vernacular OF that region frequently prefers to
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

up with anywhere along the big-road. S
Well, sub, Deputy Mackadow's
hawse having been in some manner
disabled, it became necessary under a
combination of circumstances sub, for
him to ride one of the Mohegan'
hawses. But, Notwithstanding the fact,
sub, that he had been emphatically4
forewarned sub, as to the roc-a-by gait
of this stock of hawses, blast me, sub, I
If he didn't sleep all the way to Rip
rock. And, what's mo-, sub, he met the
criminal on the way and that auda-
cious person not only passed Mistah
Mackadow, but actually, sub, stole
his saddle-pockets containing the writ
of arraSt Lacii1 1atlao,:
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

keep very wide awake the way, sub, 1t being
known that the offender most liable to be met
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-23

Uncle SAINT was always
his own bartender, except
on such rare occasions as
when he allowed Dennis to
perform this most cere-
monious function.
Dennis was a yellow
fellow" who was Mohegan's
keeper, and just such a
yellow fellow, of the same
family, had attended the
Mohegans through all the
generations of both horse
and slave.
There was only one
liquor known, in those
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
MANY MILLS ARE
 ASSUMING WORK Some Reduction of Prices Made
 in Iron Trade DECREASE IN PRODUCTION Iron Manufacturers Have Tried To Prevent Decline In Prices and
 Some Important Deals
 Are Reported.
DECREASE IN PRODUCTION

Cleveland, O., January S-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 The principal events of the week have been the gradual and cautious resumption of finishing mills, the announcement of sharp reduction in prices on a number of finished products and the meetings of eastern and western pig iron manu- lecturers who are endeavoring to pre- vent a decline of prices below the cost line.
 The startling change in industrial and financial conditions since last October Is reflected in statistics of furnace produc- ton which decreased from 2,359, ,690 tous in October to 1,294,73S, tons in December The active capacity at the end of De- cember was 154 blast furnaces against 226, on October 30. For the year 1907, the blast furnaces of the United States pro- duced 20, a99, 7S2 tons of pig iron, the char coal product not included. This compares with total tonnage of 24,S74,1S4, tons in 1906. Estimating charcoal iron produc- tion at 450,00 tons the total output for 1907 was approximately 25,s50,0O0 tons.
 Pig iron manufacturers have made an Ooi hSSl SlOiL uuiluS tuo past WSoh lo prevent prices from further declines. The meeting of Shenango and Mahoning val ley furnacemen was not harmonious as two interests declined to cooperate with the others, and as a result quotations are irregular. No important interests were represented at the eastern meeting but there is a fair prospect of better condi- tions being established. The promise of improvement in the Chicago districts has not been borne out by the experience of the last few days.
 In the southern irons the most import ant transaction was the sale of 10000 to 12000 tons made to the leading pipe in- terest at a price not announced but un- derstood to be on a basis of slightly be- low SIS Birmingham No. g. Some southern interests are openly quoting $13.O0 but few sales are report ed at a somewhat higher figure. In finished lines, a number of import ant reductions on prices have been made. The Western Bar Iron association has reduced it's quotation on common iron bars $4 per ton. Sheet reductions are as follows:
 Two dollars per ton on black sheets with the exception of No and No. 30, on which a $4 reduction is reported; $1 per ton on blue annealed sheets; $2 per square on painted and galvanized roof ing sheets.
 Tin plates has been reduced 20 cents per base box, or $4 per ton. Cast iron pipes have declined s1 per ton and there has been some further cutting on light rails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
MISSISSIPPI TO HAVE RADICAL LAWS
BILLS ARE INTRODUCED FOR STATUTORY PROHIBITION AND TO PUT BUcKETsHoPs OUT OF
  BUSINESS.

Jackson, Miss, January s.-(Special0 The governors message was not read today as was expected, the senate hav ing adjourned for the day before the house notified it that 1t was ready for business. An effort was made to take from Lieutenant Governor Manship tn e right to name the committees, but after spirited debate the resolution was with drawn. The house completed its or ganization about dark, electing minor officers.
 The message will go to both houses tomorrow noon.
 Because of his probable absence to- morrow Senator Owen was given unan- ! imous consent to introduce two bills. which were read by title and laid on the table to be referred to the proper committees when they are named. Sen ate bill No l was to prohibit dealing in futures and providing penalties Senate bill No. was to prohibit the manufacture, sale or giving away of in- toxicating liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Los AnueIes Entries,

Los Angeles. January S.-Rustling Silk, held at 10 to l, won the fifth race on the card at Santa Anita today from Escamada, also at 10 to 1, with Belle Mence. the second choice, third. Giovanni Balerio, the even money favorite, led to the stretch, where he was outrun, finishing fourth six lengths behind Belle Mence. Stanley Fay, at even money, won the fourth race, at seven furlongs, in 1:24 Is, equalling the best previous coast rec ord for that distance, made by himself on Monday.
 Summarizes:
 First race, six furlongs, selling-Har- : vel, 102 (Preston), 4 to 1, won; Rusci- mo, 11O .(W. Knapp, 10 to 1, second; L. c. Widsig, 103 (Martin), IS to 5, third. Time, 1:12 25.
 Second race, seven furlongs, selling Timothy Wen, 103 (E. Martini, even, won; Gateway, 107 (Preston), 16 to |, second; Black Mate, 107 (Grand), 12 to l. third. Time, 1:25 25.
 Third race, six furlongs, purse Bambro, 1O9 (Boland), g to l, won; Round and Round, 109 co. Ross), to 2, second; pr. Simrall, 112 (Taylor), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:13 1-5.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-Stan- ley Fay, 102 (Musgrave), even, won; Critic, 1O9 (Harty), 5 to 1, second; Lizaro, 112 (Schfling). 8 to 5, third. Time, 1924 1-5.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling Rustling Silk, 97 (Nelson), 10 to 1, won; Escamado, 104 (McBride), 10 to 1, sec ond; Belle Mence 91 (Martin), to 1, third. Time, 1925 4-5.
 Sixth race, six furlongs, selling Norfolk, 110 (Schilling), to g. won, Fl Casador, 1O5 (Harty), to ?, sec ond; Nation, 105 (E. Martin), even third. Time, 1:13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
COTTON ACREAGE
 NOT TO BE REDUCED
WALTER CLARK SAYS HE IS OP- POSED TO CUTTING DOWN THE ACREAGE AND HE PREDICTS AN ABUNDANCE OF LABOR.

Jackson, Miss, January S.-(Special.)- Walter Clark, president of the Cotton As- sociation gives out the following
 T am now, and nave always been, opposed to any and a.. resolutions for a reduction of the acreage in cotton. have always advocated the growing OF each and every farm of all necessary food crops, and after this all the cotton possible. The high price of food products ought to teach every farmer the present urgent necessity for an increased acreage in these crops the coming season.
 'There are thousands of people in every town and village throughout the south who will find it necessary, within the next 60 days to leave their present place of abode, and seek a livelihood some where else. These people will necessarily go to the farms; and 1 predict greater abundance oe farm labor throughout the entire south for the present year than for many years past; and unless it is brought to the immediate attention of all the farmers, we will have large increase in the cotton acreage.
 While the present indications are that the worst of financial conditions are over, I am still fearful that normal cor- ditions will not come about as speedily as some think. The return to normal conditions is more in the hands of the farmers than any other class of people. Hard times hurts the man least who has at home plenty to eat; and l urge upon every man In Mississippi, no matter what his vocation may be, to take it upon himself to keep this idea in front of our farmers.
 with so many thousands of people out of employment, necessarily the demand for cotton goods the coming season will be lessened, and a small cotton crop only will be needed. A man may be out of employment, and unable to buy dry goods, and yet must eat, and there will be no diminution in the demand for food; and the cotton growers of the south, above all people, need cheap food crops, if they would maintain the price of cotton.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Trap Shooters WiH
 Assemble Here m May

The Interstate association, which will hold it's great southern handicap shootf in Birmingham. mention of which was made in December. has suggested the dates of May 5, and for the event These dates will probably be concurred in by the Birmingham Gun club. under the auspices of which the shoot will oc- cur.
 The Alabama State Fair association has offered it's grounds for the event, and the offer has been thankfully accepted by the gun club. There is a great deal of interest in the shoot, and all the trap shooters of this and adjoining states will be on hand.
 According to the agreement, the asso- citation put up it's $500 to defray expenses yesterday, and the local club placed on deposit a similar amount. The southern handicap is one of the three big events that the Interstate association pulls off annually. The others are the Great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
COY. GLENN CALLS
 EXTRA SESSION
THE LEGISLATURE IS TO ASSEM- BILE TO TAKE UP RAILROAD RATES AND PUT THEM ON THE GEORGIA BASIS.

Raleigh, N C.. January Ex-Governor council Of state, issued a proclamation Tor a special session of the assembly of North Carolina to begin on Tuesday. January 21. The proclamation states that the specific purpose of the extra session Is to change, modify, strength en or repeal the railroad passenger rate of 2A cents a mile passed at the last session of the legislature
 With the proclamation Governor Glenn issued a letter to the people of the state in which he sets out the specific act to be presented to the leg islature, saying that the terms offered by him to the railroads have been &C., cepted by all but one and this road (the Atlantic Coast Line) accepts all the terms except an agreement for an intrastate rate, saying it has no power to do this, the governor adding but doubtless circumstances will regulate this rate as requested"
 He states that the legislature will be asked to increase the 2A cent fiat rate to 2h cents, and to repeal the present law and the penalties. If this is done tue Idilrodus agree to the nat Z12 cents interstate rate, and also to issue 200O mile books, intrastate, interchangea- ble with solvent roads, good for heads of firms and employees not exceeding five at 2 cents a mile.
 One thousand mile books, intra- state limited to one person at ? cents a mile. Five hundred mile books intra- state at 24 cents, good for heads of families and dependent members, names to be furnished.
 All except 2000 mile books to apply to interstate travel on company's lines in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and other roads if they agree.
 Governor Glenn states that it is agreed the rates to prevail for one year and If found objectionable, power is to be given the state corporation commis- sion to modify them subject to appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09

American and Western handicaps. It is at these three events where all records that go down 'in the book' are made.
 As members of the association are all of the cartridge manufacturing firms of the United States, the firms will have professional squads on the road. The very best trap shooters in the country will be in Birmingham in May. and in addi- ton there will be more than a hundred in the amateur class. R. H. Baugh, president of the local club, stated yes- terday that he expected 200 entrants of the various events.
 The big prize of the event will be a trophy valued at $1oO to be known as the southern handicap trophy There will be another trophy valued at $50, and seV- eral of less value.
 This will be the biggest and most nm- portant trap event ever held in Alabama. Birmingham won the handicap over New Orleans, Atlanta, Savannah, Memphis and Galveston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
New Safety Explosive To End
 ExpIosjons In Coal Mines


 In view of the numerous recent disas- trous explosions in coal mines, it should be of general interest to learn that a new safety explosive has been found that will prevent further loss of life from sim liar accidents, and will protect the men who daily risk their lives thousands of feet beneath the earths surface in the coal mines. This new safety explosive Is made especially for use in coal mines, particularly in those which are gaseous or dusty.
 The name of this new safety explosive Is Carbonite, and 1t Is manufactured by the E. I. du Point de Nemours Powder company, the largest makers of high ex- plosives in the United States. Carbonite has been extensively tested at the labor atories of the Dupont company, and in various coal mines in the United States where fire damp and coal dust were pres ent, without ignition, whereas in the same places and under similar conditions, ordinary powders caused ignition. Carbonite can be used with more safety in larger quantities than any other known explosive. As soon as this new safety explosive Is generally used by coal mine operators, accidental explosions and con- seQuent loss of life will cease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Y. M. C. A. PREPARES
 FOR MONTGOMERY
FAST GAME IS EXPECTED TOMOR- ROW NIGHT, WHEN RIVAL BASKETBALL TEAMS CLASH. SPONSORS APPOINTED.

Realizing that they are face to face with a serious proposition, the members of the basketball team of the Young Mems Christian association are doing some exceedingly hard practice work against the coming of the strong team of the Montgomery Young Mems Chris tian association.
 The game will be played tomorrow night, and there is great deal of en- thusiasm. There will be a large attend ance present when the two teams go together.
 A preliminary game between the Por- ter and the Warren & Gahan teams of the Commercial league, will be played, also. For the game against Montgomery, Miss Sadie Gillespie has been appointed sponsor for Birmingham, and Miss Mary Kirkpatrick for the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09

Luise. 1O6 CMiner), g to 5, second; Yo San, 1O6 (Brady), 20 to 1, third. Time, 1;13 1-5.
 Second race, three furlongs, purse-Lee Rose, Il QHayes), 1 to ?, won; Rubia. Grande, 107 CMiller), 6 to l, second; Sam Shane, 107 CKeogh), b to l, third. Time, :36 3-5
 Third race, mile and half selling-Iras, 100 Q1ayes). P to l, won; Tetanus, SS (CharboreaW, 30 to l. second; Rotrou, 105 (McClain), s to 1, third. Time, 2:49.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, Rodeo han dicap-St Francis, loo CMentry). ' to 2, won; Burleigh, 120 CMiller, g to 10, sec ond; Plausible, 90 (GilberD, 50 to l, third. Time, 1:15 1-5
 Fifth race, one mile and a sixteenth, selling-Mill Gong, 101 (McIntyre), g to 2 won; Wartenight, 103 (Grote). to l, second Miss May Bowdish, 94 (Galindol, to ,, third. Time, 1:53 1-5.
 Sixth race, one mile, purse-Billy Pull man, 93 (CarrolD, to 5, won; St. Avon, 1O5 CHayes), 1S to 10 second; Hand Me Down, 90 (GilberD, 20 to l, third. Time, 1:45 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
RonflIs Pays For a Punch.

Denver, Col. January Sired G. Bon fills, one of the proprietors of the Denver Post, was today found guilty of assault and battery on Thomas M. Patterson, former United States senator, and prin- cipal owner of the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Timds by Justice of the Peace Thomas Carton, and was fined $50 and costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Local Iron Market.

The Birmingham pig iron market is becoming active once more. After long months of extreme dulness, when only 100 ton lots were reported the tonnage sold here within the past five or six days totals quite well. The sales official of one of the largest furnace companies said last night that his estimate of the iron sold here since January 1 was fully 25000 tons, not including any purchase that the United States Cast Pipe concern may have made. The same official stated that he sold 1200O tons yesterday on basis of s13.75 for No. ?. About 800 tons of this transaction was No. foundry at $1375 and about 400 tons of No. at SIS. .25.
 As to the sale of 10000 to 12,ooo tons which the Iron Trade Re- view says has been made to the leading pipe interest,"" inquiry In local circles tends to confirm 1t. At any rate two, and probably three, con- cerns here have made sales to the United States Cast Iron Pipe company, but the tonnage is not stated. The price is kept secret. It is said that one of the sellers alluded to Is the Southern Steel company. Most of the furnace companies are holding their iron at s13.50 or higher, and the fact that 800 tons brought SIS. 75 yesterday indicates clearly an upward movement.
 No matter what the United States Pipe company paid for the 10000 or 12,000 tons bought, it is said by experienced sales agents that it will have to pay fully s13.50 for the balance of the tonnage 1t needs at this time. It came into the market the first of the year for 10000 or 25,OO0 tons.
 It is estimated that the total tonnage in this district unsold is considerably less than 5O,OOO, probably not over 10000, tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
BOWLING NOTES

The Apollo team won from the Bir- mingham Athletic club in bowling last night, and retrieved it's honors lost at the club on the night before Pendy Of the Apollo team made high score and high average.
 H. Jackson accomplished one of the most difficult bowling feats at the Apollo alleys yesterday, making ten consecutive spares and winning a prize offered by the management.
 The scores of last nights games fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
SEAGoING RAILROAD OPEN.
Time Will Be Shortened Between New
 York and Havana.

Jacksonville, Fla, January S.-The Flor ida East Coast railway will on January 16 open the new road from Miami to Knights Key, the last arch having been completed a few days ago.
 Already steamers are plying between Knights Key and Key West and Ha- vana, making the trip in six hours, and on and after January 16 the magnificent tourist trains will run through to Knight S Key.
 It is expected that the travelling time between New York and Havana will be shortened one day by the new route, known as the Seagoing railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Oakland Results.

Oakland, Jamary S.-Renew was the surprise in the opening race today when she came home galoping at 40 to l. Koenigen Luise set all the pace, but tired at the end and finished second, in front of Yo San In the mile and a half event two of the longest shots of the race fought it out and Iras only won in the last jump. Tetanus appeared to be the winner, but had to be contented with the place with Rotrou third
 First race, futurity course, selling-Re- new. 90 (Fulton), 40 to 1, won; Koenigen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Had Chickens In His Clothes.

Jack Jones, two chickens in each hand and one in his bosom, told Detectives Baker and Williams last night that he didn't have nouf'n but he did. Later he admitted having robbed chicken house .on the Southside and was running off with the pick of the lot. What is yer gwine ter let us niggers do now? If we can't git no liquor, we jes boun ter have chickens!'