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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
PRISONER IN A PALACE

before beginning his work. His seore- taries are ready for him at g.
 Nearly every morning one. and often several, of the ministers arrive from St. Petersburg to see the Emperor about state business. When they are new they are always charmed with the cordialty with which the Czar agrees with what they say: but the old hands know that when they are gone he often does the diametrically opposite of that which they have suggested.
 At l o'clock the Emperor and the Elm press lunch together. and often Miss Schmit, the lady who taught the Elm press Russian when she first arrived in the country is invited Ever since the time when the dining room in the win ter palace was blown up, just before the imperial party went in to dinner, the GUS tom has prevailed at court of constantly changing the room in which meals are served. Most people in the palace do not know until the last moment in which de- partment the Czar will lunch or dine. A short time ago one of the ministers was with the Czar in his study when the
 
 said, Mamma asks you to luncheon" To his astonishment he found that the meal was served in the Empress boudoir 'It will be served in the bathroom next time" remarked his daughter when he told her.
 The imperial table is provided for by three restaurateurs. One of them Is on duty for three months and then in order to give the Czar a complete change in the bill of fare, he is succeeded by one of the others, who remains in power for another three months. They have the right to make a fixed charge per head for every meal served in the palace.
 In the afternoon the Czar always goes for a ride or walk in the park, and after dinner, which is at 8, there Is often music. The Czar's eldest daughter the Grand Duchess Olga, plays the violin very creditably, and her father, who is good pianist, is fond of playing her accompaniments. Russians often say that Nicholas II is bad emperor, but a good man. Certainly as father and as a husband he Is ideal. He is bound up in his children, and very much in love with his wife.
 During the winter there is occasionally a state function in the white and apple green palace, built by Catharine the Great at Tsarkoe, to which the Emperor and Empress come over from the little Alexandra palace, where they actually live. The Czar Is not fond of the tedious ceremonial of the court, and always looks nervous, almost diffident, as if he would be thankful when the function is over and he can go home and play with his children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Another Mysterious Murder.

Paris, June With the mysterious mur- der of Adolph E. Steinheil and his mother-in-law, Mime. Japy, yet unsolved, the police have been confronted by a new mystery In the discovery of Auguste Remy, a wealthy retired banker 77 years knife in his mansion in the Rue de la Pepincre. The murder occurred some tinse last night, and many jewels of great value are missing. The finding of carafe of wine and three glasses that had been used suggested that the three persons supposed to have been implicated in the Steinheil murder might be responsible for this crime. ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
The ChapIsin General.

The Rev. Dr. J. William Jones of Rich mond chaplain-general of the United Confederate Veterans, and one of the most beloved ministers of the Baptist church, was among the arrivals yester- day. pr. Jones was a brave soldier and since the war has contributed largely to Confederate literature. No historic grapher has written, perhaps, quite sucn charming "reminiscences of the memorable struggle. He was a personal friend Of Lee, Jackson and other illustrous con- manders, and his books and war sketches have high historic value Dr. Jones IS we'll known throughout the south, and will meet with hearty greeting in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
NoIsELEss BERLIN.
the New Orleans States.

From the New Orleans States.
 Berlin Is said to be the quietest city in Europe. Railway engines are not all lowed to blow their whistles within the e.ty limits There is no loud bawling of hucksters and the man whose wagon gearing is loose and rattling is liable t) d fine. The courts have a large discre- ton as to fines for noise making. Strany- est of all, piano playing is regulated in Berlin. Before certain hour in the day and after certain hour in the night the piano must be silent in that musical city. Even during the playing hours a fine is imposed for mere pounding on the piano
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
St. Petersburg Letter to the Manchester
 tE,ngland) Dispatch

ot feterSDurS Letter to the MancHeSteF
 (EnglandD Dispatch.
 NN HEN Nicholas II returned from W England after attending the
 marriage of the Prince of Wales, a court lady, who told me the story. asked him what had impressed him most in London.
 "The crowd" he replied waiting out side Buckingham palace to see Queen Victoria. People stood there for hours and then at last a little black carriage came through the gates; few could catch a glimpse of the Queen. but they knew that she was there, and they went away happy.
 "one day" he added, it will be like that in Russia
 That was before the days of the revo- luton and the savage repression which is following it. If anything in this world is certain, it is that Nicholas II will not live to see his prophecy full filled. He Is afraid of his people. He does not dare to drive through the streets of his capital. He lives like prisoner at Tsarkoe Selo dmperial vil- lage) in the winter and in summer time at Peterhof on the Gulf of Finland. Only once since the opening of the first duma, in the spring of 1906, has he been in St. Petersburg.
 The great Church of the Resurrection, built on the spot where his&randfather, Alexander II, fell at the hands of assas- sins, was to be consecrated. and he could hardly be absent. But his subjects were not informed of his intention. The secret leaked out yet no newspaper dared to publish it, for an editor who gives any information not officially authorized about the movements of members of the imperial family is liable to fine of $500 or three months imprisonment.
 Never did a sovereign come to his capital in stranger fashion. The imperial yacht brought him up the Neva from Peterhof His subjects could not get within sight of him as he drove the short distance from the quay to the church, for all the adjoining streets were held by troops. Even the British ambassador was requested to see that the windows of the embassy were closed, so that there should be no chance of bomb being hurled from them at the carriage of the auto crat. When the ceremony was over the people on the quays could see him on the deck of the yacht as it took him back to his palace prison, and they stared at him in silence, as men stare at some strange beast
 What is our Czar?" said a soldier; "a bear in his winter den."
 The den, however, is comfortable enough, and life in the palace passes agreeably. The Czar is man of busi- ness-like habits, and clockwork regularity is observed in his home. The imperial children rise at !, and all five are given a bath every morning. An hour later their father gets up and takes simple breakfast of tea and bread and butter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
GRTTIN' READY
By Grantland Rice.


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
NIGHT.
From Life.

From lIl1e.
 With as much truth as felicity, doubt less. Milton speaks of "the reign of cha ,s and old night" But that was long ago. Since then chaos has much declined in importance. until now, only for the con- dition of the democratic party, it would scarcely be known.
 Night, on the other hand, has steadily grown more influential and popular, to the end that in our time its raisons d'etre are both many and vital. To mention only the chief of these:
 The richest woman frequently looks best by night.
 Nothing, perhaps, is 50 satisfactorily turned into day when one has a notion to be a good fellow.
 It is the prior fact to nighties, as Is shown by the testimony of travellers, who assure us that in the land of the mid night sun, where there is no night, the ightie is unknown. except as it has been brought in by missionaries.
 Night Is night. wherever you find it. The fact that "One Thousand and One Arabian Nights are no more in effect, than '"Ten Nights in Rarroom'' with us, is nothing to the contrary. We simply live that much faster than the Arabs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

FTOm the NtW UTK FTtSS.
 A mans idea of an enjoyable vacation is when he can't afford 1t.
 The proof that married life Is not all bad luck IS that twins are the exception.
 The beUt way for a woman to find out how good a temper her husband hasn't IS for her to let him hunt his own shirts in the morning.
 It's mighty, hard for a man to get up much enthusiasm about a woman's beau- tiful hair after he has seen her lock most of it up in drawer for the night. ball game and spend two hours trying to show her the difference between a foul strike and a base hit, but If she's his wife and can't see the first time how much better his currency idea is than Congress he goes wild.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Timely Suggestion.

When l saw the brilliant electric dis play on the handsome building of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company at First avenue and Twenty first street 1t occurred to me to make a suggestion" remarked prominent citizen.
 Tt is this: Let each tenant of each of the skyscrapers turn on his office light Monday night and every night during the reunion. This would add greatly to the brillfance of the city and would cost in- dividuals but a trife'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
For Secession Convention sa.,,,vo,

For Secession Convention Survivors.
 Tt would add to the historical inter, of the great parade of Confederate Vet erans place were made in 1t for q carnage containing the survivors or the convention which adopted Alabama S or olhahcs-of secession, said man who IS interested in the history of the Confed- eraey last night. There are only four Of these, 1 believe, and of that number can name with certainty Judge A. A. Coleman of this city and Judge J. w. lnzer of St. Clair county. and l think another is Hon. N. D. Johnson of Tus- ealeosa It is quite probable that those three will be in the city during the re- union, and suggest the parade manage ment look them up and give them a carriage in the line"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
NE WFoUND GLACIER.

Few people who ascend Pike's Peak ever investigate beyond the wonderful view from the railroal station. As a matter of fact there are about 15 acres of surface on the summit covered with huge granite boulders. When the road opened this year an inquisitive and dar- ing traveller climbed to the northwest point of the peak and as reward saw what few people have viewed-a glacier. The president of the Cog road declares 1t has been known by the officials for years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Finnish Athletes Will Compete.

Helsingfors, May 25.-Though the Rus sian government recently has asserted the principle that Finland is not entitled to separate representation in international matters and can participate only as part of the Russian empire, Finnish ath- letes will compete in the Olympic games at London as an independent team. About 75 athletes will be sent, part of the ex- penses being defrayed by the Finnish gov ernment, the remainder being raised by private subscription. The most promi- nent athlete from Finland Is Jarvinea. the giant Finnish athlete who won several prizes at Athens In 1906, and who will com pete again In the discus javelin and shot events. In recent practice he has consid- erably bettered his marks at Athens. The qualifying contests attracted great atten- tion, 60O0 spectators attending the games in Helsingfors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Belmont Still Critically LII.

New York June 7.-Physicians attending O. H. P. Belmont, who is ill from peri tonitis following an operation for appen- dicitis, at his country estate In Hemplead, stated tonight that the condition of the patient remained unchanged from yester- day His condition is still critical, and the recession of the general peritonitis has only been slight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
In Fourteen Years

When the veterans of the Confed- eracy came here in April, 1894, this city was under the spell of the great panic of the previous year-a panic that was unlike the one of last Octo- Der, because it had no bright side. All affairs were in distressed condition, and the hard times then prevailing lasted until 1894, four long years. Big crops were not then in sight as they are now, and the Steel corporation had not then been organized. The panic of last October was a baby panic along side that of 1893, and the veterans of today come here just as 10000 men are being put to work by the Tennes- see company owned by the great Steel corporation; jus, too, when great crops of wheat, hay, cotton, corn and oats are getting into fruitful and mar ketable form. The story of 1893 IS rot to be repeated, and the veterans will come this year to a people who not only love them for what they sthove to accomplish .40-odd years ago, but who are also full of energy and rope in the work that comes to their hands today.
 The men and the sons of the men who fought for southern liberty and southern principles in the great war av3 been verJ busy in the IA years that have elapsed since the veterans met in this city. What skyscrapers have been put up! Our people have built on every side until Greater Bir- mingham became logical necessity. The new $2,0OO,000 terminal station will attract the attention of visitors as they arrive, and so will superb trolley system which has taken the place of the mule cars and dummies Of IA years ago. And Ensley, too-the
 
 Steel City. It has been built within that timel Our visitors then and now will scarcely recognize it. The pie luresuue South Highland section of the city has practically been created ill the time mentioned, and almost as much may be said of every other sec on and enterprise in city that holds today 125,0OO home folks and that will hold this week perhaps 25,0)O welcome visitors.
 Birmingham is after all but an ex- ample of southern enterprise and southern energy. Ninety-fve per cent of it's business men are southern-born, and what these people have accom- plished in IA years is before our vis- itors. The work done will be exceeded by the work to be done here, but enough has been done in the IA years to convince all beholders that south ern men and women are equal to any and all opportunities, and that no de- feat however disastrous and wide spread, can crush their spirits or weaken their energies. AS an object lesson Birmingham appears today dec orated with the stars and bars of the Confederacy intertwined with the flag of the original republic. Peace has come to stay, and in the reunited coun- try the sons and daughters of the Con- federacy are no laggards. They are up and doing, and their gigantic handi- work near the slagpiles that will greet our visitors today is all the evidence that is needed to convince the doubt ing and stimulate the wavering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Medical Veterans.

Dr. Samuel D. Lewis of Washington, D. C., president of the Association of Medical Officers of the Army and Navy of the Confederaey, and Dr. A. A Lyon of Nashville, secretary and treasurer If the same association, are in Birmingham. pr. Lyon reports that very large crowd is coming from Tennessee to the reunion. The Nashville visitors will fill special frajp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Aeronaut Is Killed.

Springfield, H.. June 7.-Luther Edward Jones, 27 years old, balloonist, attempted an ascension at Mildred park this after noon. AS the balloon arose the parachute swung Jones against a sharp limb of a dead tree, crushing his skull and killing him instantly. He had a wife in Hot Springs Ark. She also is an aeronaut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
To Receive General cahell.

The call for local and visiting veterans to assemble today and parade to the railway station to receive General Ca bell, acting commander-in-chef, and es- cort him to his headquarters will be the first marching event of the reunion. The veterans will be headed by a band, and there will be doubtless a large turnout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Three Are Drowned.

Worcester, Mass, June Frank II. farwell, aged IT, and two girl companions were drowned through the overturning of canoe on Lake Quinsingamond today. A fourth member of the party, Allison D. Watrous, 13 years old, clung to the craft until rescued. The girls were chance ac- quaintances of the boys, and their identi- ties of not been established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

No fewer than 229 seats in the re- publican national convention are to be filled at the outset by the republican national committee. This alone shows how mischievous the convention plan has become
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

With one propeller knocked out the Mauretania crossed the sea at an aver age speed of 24.64 knots an hour. This is going at the rate of about 26 land miles an hour, and some railroad trains do not present better average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Peary still needs $25,0OO before he starts for the Pole, and any one who wants his name whittled on the Pole should send in check for that amount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The Northwestern university evi- dently considers Patten's corn win nings untainted. for 1t has accepted a bunch cut out of them that is labeled S125. 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
G orqe F. Payne Dies,

Philadelphia, June 7.-George F. Payne of George F. Payne & Co, builders of the new state capitol at Harrisburg, and a defendant in the capitol conspiracy case, died at his home in this city today, aged 65 years. Death was caused by compll- cation of diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

In a poll of nearly 100000 in Iowa Standpat Allison did secure beggarly majority of 9373. Gumshoeing and Dingleyism are not popular anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Cyclone Kills Two,

Mauston, Wis, June IA tornado struck the farm of John Dalton, farmer this afternoon. destroying the house and barns and killing Dalton and his 12-year- old son, Philip,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Senator LaFollette was in i'll health when he fought the currency bill in the Senate, and yet his speech weighed 19 pounds. What he could when in full strength is left to the imagination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Kansas is yelping for help to har- vest her wheat crop. She is trying to holler loud enough to be heard from ocean to ocean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Admiral Jaureeuiberry Appointed.

Paris, June 7.-Admiral Jaureguberry nas been appointed head of the French mission which will take part in the cele- hration of the Quebec tri-centennial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
FLEE FROM
 ADVANCING FLOOD

Topeka, Kan. June 7.-with the Kansas river barely below the flood stage, and rising steadily about an inch an hour. and warned by the government weathe- official that rise of four to SIX feet will occur by Monday night, many peo- pie left North Topeka this afternoon. Every sort of wagon was pressed into service At Junction City both the cleo tric and the Union Pacific tracks are under water. At St Marys a span of q wagon bridge went out today while several persons were on the bridge They narrowly escaped destruction
 Kansas City, June 7.-Following rains along the, Kaw river and It's tributaries in Kansas today caused an additional rise of the stream at this point, and early tonight it was within a foot and half of the danger line of 21 feet. Many res idents of Armourdale today removed from their homes to higher grounds.
 Helena, Mont, June 7.-After being s- plated for several days. Helena tonight Is again in touch with the outer world Several trains arrived this evening from the east and a train tonight left for St. Paul. Telegraph and telephone wires are being repaired and the crisis it is be- lieved, has passed.
 The damages from heavy rains through out the state will run into thousands of dollars, and it Is believed that at least eight persons have been drowned.
 In Northern Montana several towns are reported to be partly under water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

It is a long road to the top of the league standing, but the Coal Barons are headed that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Fire nestroxs Block.

Big Springs. Tex, June 7.-,Irhe principal business block of this place was destroyed by fire early today The loss is estimated at $4500O, and insurance at $45O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The voter in Panama is to be regu- lated by Uncle Sam's bayonets. This is the newest form of electoral super vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The platform that Taft stands upon should be well-braeed and there should be no picture of General Grant on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Many Cases of Plaque.

Williamstadt, June 1.-The French stamer Martinique, which has arrived here, reports several cases of plague at Caracas. This news Sis been confirmed by officers of the steamer Caracas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Our National EXtraYaganCe

Our national annual budget has been advanced in the course of F years as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

William Jennings Bryan will not be 70 years old until 1928. There Is much good work for the country in him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The Joe Cannon headquarters are blooming in the Auditorium in Chi cago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Uncle Sam is supervising this sum- mer elections in Cuba and Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

It is admitted that this June is a cold month for favorite sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The United States supreme court has no love for Standard Oil Pierce, for it has handed him over to Texas justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Grover Cleveland's recuperative en ergies are by no means exhausted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The chauffeur accidents are rivaled by those of the sky pilots. It Is 2 neck-and-neck race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Tammany says Bourke Cochran is not democrat, but Cochran says he has written Tammany platforms many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

New York has just abolished its last horse-car line, and it is now reasonably well up to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Fairbanks cocktails were almost as tactless as Taft's address about Grant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Whatever else he may have done General Grant never stopped over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

The four-day Atlantic trip begins to peer on the horizon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Washington Bureau Age Herald, 1421 c street, N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as seoond-class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1S79