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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Interesting Window Display.

The most interesting window in Bir- lningham" said veteran yesterday Is to be found at Ben NJ. Jacobs furniture store on Third avenue. It consists of col+ lection of pictures and relics owned by Judge A. A. Coleman of Birmingham.
 There Is a beautiful oil painting of Jefferson Davis, made at first hand two weeks after hls nomination as President, His brother, Joseph Davis having sent for an Austrian painter William Frye. sometime before, the artist managed to ret fine likeness even during the activi i ties of the President
 There are but two of these portraits one of these having been given to Judge Coleman by the banter himself. Another curiosity Is d Photographic reproduction Of Alabama's ordinance of secession. and a large cabinet photograph of General For rest, taken years ago, however, it is a fine likeness and is remarkably preserved.
 'Another quite interesting feature is genuine copy of the Vlcksburg Citizen, is sued July ?, 1863. In one portion 1t re- ported the fact that General Grant had announced that he would dine in Vicks- burg the next Sunday. A later edition with a little note appended, has the fact that the unexpected happened, and Grant had his dinner as he expected.
 "The only picture of Gen. w. L. Cabell in Birmingham, the property of Mrs. A. B. Mcdonald, completes the interesting dis- play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
MINISTER WU ON EATING

England, but, of course, it is nothing compared to the fresh fruit. Our ginger is famous for it's delicacy and the way we preserve it.
 "The Chinese laborer, whether in the field, factory or shop, fares well in the matter of food. Every worker is provided with good food by his master and does not have to provide in that way for himself out of his own earnings. He eats in his masters house and of his mas ter's food, which is served to him in great abundance. If he has a family he looks after them out of his earnings.
 "The Chinese are not a nation given to drinking especially, but little rice or other wine is served every evening, it being considered proper and needed stimulant and a means of bettering the condition of the laborer so that he gives increased service"
 When asked if there were any dietary laws connected with the Confucian re- ligion particularly in relation to meats and their manner of cooking, Minister Wu replied:
 ''Yes, Confucius did make such laws, but like certain laws along the same line in all countries and all religions, they have become obsolete and except in rare instances are not thought of or ob- served"
 Replying to an inquiry as to the choic- est and daintiest dishes that can be served at a rich mans table in China, he said:
 c nd cha a cannot imagine anything more delicious than sharks fins. They are cooked in a certain manner with oil, and so pre- pared as to make a most palatable dish and always are included in the menu of a specially fashionable dinner.
 You ask if Chinese women are fond of sweets? Certainly, and so are Chinese men, We are a sweet-loving nation, and no meal seems complete without some sweetmeat The women have the candy habit, just as the women of this country. and while they are not personal cus- toners of the candy shops as are Ameri- can women, they probably are as profit able patrons, for they are constantly sending their servants to buy whatever may be their favorite sweetmeat. Our women are not the purveyors for the homes as in this country-they do not go to market or make out the list of what is to be used. The servants do this, but if there is some particular dish either master or mistress fancies ther order is given. In short. 1t seems to me, that summed up, while your mode of cooking may be more conducive to good digestion according to rules of health, ours is the more palatable. and the fact remains that we are an exceedingly healthy and long lived race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10

would like to shoot, no doubt, if the laws did not forbid.
 It is said that MT. Roosevelt intends to stay in East Africa year, but 1t is not stated what he intends to do in the remaining two years before the opening In active form of the cam Daign of 1912. No doubt MT. Roose- yelt knows how he intend to spend the interregnum, but he is not telling what his plans are so long in the future It is reasonably certain at any rate that in the fall and winter of 1911 he VIII he found playing politics at the old stand and at his old gait. He can play politics even better than he can shoot, and that is saying a good deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
The bubble reputation.
 As You Like 1t.
Full Time In the Cotton Mills

Many of the New England cotton mills have returned to full-time oper- ation after running several months on half or three-quarters time. Outside of Fall River wages have been cut 10 per cent. and in Fall River almost IS per cent. This enables the manufacturers to produce goods without loss and pos sihly with some profit There is no accumulation of goods at any point, and the mills are now making goods on fore, somewhat bright and promising. Anticipations of higher prices for goods seem to be well assured. "The real state of things" said a manufac- turer recently, was shown when we chopped price to rock-botton several weeks ago, and in less than AS hours were able to demand an advance of quarter of a cent yard on our goods. WY oot oO ihuhy tidi Nc cleaned out everything we had in stock, and now we are making goods only for future delivery. The big volume of business which came to us was in small lots from widely scat tered area, but they came in such a way that 1t proved beyond doubt that there are few goods on hand"
 These facts from the New England mills should be encouraging to our cotton growers, for they go to show that the demand for raw cotton will soon be normal again Doubtless the depression in cotton manufacturing across the sea will soon be relieved, for the world is becoming naked and must have cotton goods. The turn in the lane of depression has come much quicker than 1t did after 1893, and it has come to stay, always provided pres ent prospects in the wheat and corn belts are we'll maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
\ Common Decoration Day

Governor Glenn of North Carolina. speaking in Arlington cemetery to an assemblage gathered to commemorate the past expressed the wish that the time would come when all would join in decorating the graves of their com mon dead. The assembled people pro ceeded to decorate not only the graves of the Confederate dead but also those of the unknown Union dead and the grave of Joseph Wheeler who was great Confederate soldier and who died a retired officer of the federal army.
 General Wheeler's life strikingly pre- sents the thoughts and aspirations of Governor Glenn, for he fought de- yotedly to the Confectionery and then for the reunited country. Just as Gen eral Wheeler lived so all should fight and conduct themselves, and Governor Glenn's hope and prediction may not be nearly so far in the future as some may think
 It is a poor, distorted soul that still thinks the soldier who was rislSing his life on the other side was not acting upon his convictions In all other countries that have been ravaged by civil war the opposing soldiers have come together, becoming fast friends out of respect for each other So it will be here. When the soldiers of the two sections fraternize then, indeed, will the bitterness of the war be ended, and in its place will come peace that all patriots have desired. Centuries hence the historian will be able to say whether 1t were better that the country should be one or whether two republics would not have been an advantage to true liberty in this west ern world. In the meanwhile it is bet ter, far better, that the two sides should become friends in every sense of the word, cooperating for the com mon good, and wedding out to the ut most the bitterness and the yindictiye- ness of civil strife. Governor Glenn spoke, indeed, as prophet, and time will yet vindicate every word he ut tered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
BOOkmaklng and Baseball

The bookmakers who fattened on racing until they had thoroughly dis credited that sport and rendered it well-nigh reproach to all concerned have turned to baseball, and are mak- ing books on that excellent outdoor diversion.
 The evil should be combatted at once before it becomes too strong and too well-rooted to be easily eradicated Not only will it render the game un- popular among its best patrons at present, but it will inevitably render 1t as dishonest as racing notoriously is. Ways would be devised to make made by men controlling them. It is impossible to have honestly-conducted games when much betting is going OIL Human nature must be taken as it is, not as 1t should be. The ideal has small place in the everyday affairs of scheming world.
 The baseball leagues and teams have duty toperform in this juncture of baseball affairs. If bookmaking is to be crushed out it must be done at once-not next year or some other year, but this year. Each association can induce the authorities of its city to crush at once bookmaking on base ball, and each association should take hold of the matter at once. As fast as legislatures meet this action can be clinched and fortified until the entire vile business is driven out Those who love outdoor sports should get tehind the associations and q public sentiment would thus be created that would soon end this new danger to rhe national game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Busy Man Yesterday.

Probably one of the hardest working men in Birmingham yesterday was A. II. Ford, president of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light & Power Co., said n man last night Mir. Ford has given much of his time to the making of the reunion q success, having been a powerful factor in the committee meetings. He announced that the street car company would handle tiie reunion crowds in a thorough man ner and he was carrying out this prom ise yesterday. He was at the corner of Third svenue and Nineteenth street for several hours during the afternoon and was one of the busiest of the busy in keeping the crowd in good order and in filling tlas ears properly. Cars to the fair grounds were loading at this point and Mi Cord appeared to be everywhere as- sistlng them. A noticeable fact was that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Birmingham Crowds.

Birmingham absorbs a large crowd of people more completely perhaps than any other city in the south," said visiting veteran to the Confederate reunion yester- day.
 Tt is estimated that there were any where from 15,oDo to 25,00o visitors in Bir- mingham yesterday and yet there -was no uncomfortable congestion anywhere. The visitors are well distributed over the district from Bessemer to East Lake. There are so many points of interest that the distribution of crowds are always com fortable.
 ''The manner in which the Street rail- way is handling the multitude is com mendable. Cars are being operated all night where there is any necessity for 1t. notably on East Lake and Fairview lines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Five Now and Many to Come

The Montgomery Journal, speaking two years before the next guberna- torial campaign in this state is ripe, rays:
 Mallory and Brandon and Gray and Seed. and perhaps pr. Cunningham, are the entries for the gubernatorial primary in 1910. That is fine lot of gentlemen and the race will be an interesting one with them alone. but there will be others"
 The accretions of two years will probably double this list. The names of Speaker Carcimhael and Emmett oNeal have already been mentioned and if every intervening month adds a new name the unterrified democracy will have in the summer of 1910 20 to 30 names to pick winner from. The more the merrier, and the better for Alabama. Bring out the aspirants then until the Journals list is en- veloped so to speak in cloud of new Rspirants. A county that does not pre- sent favorite will be county lacking in local pride. A county that does not trot out candidate will practically confess that it has no man who is of gubcrnatorial size. and what county of the 67 Is willing to admit that no one in it has the making of good goyer- nor in him?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
That Trip to Africa

Those who think that Theodore Roosevelt cannot be spectacular after he leaves the White House have an Cther guess coming to them. He pro poses to do the grand stand act in British East Africa. beginning early in April. 1909. He will be accompanied by his son. Kermit. and the father and son are to hunt there big game. Let us hope the business will not be re- versed by the big game hunting the two Americans
 There are the gorilla. the lion, the leopard. the caracal. the hyena to be hunted In their respective lairs. not to mention the ostrich. who has a hind foot rivalling that of Missouri mule; the hippopotanaus, the antelope.the gnu and the hartebeest. The last three are. however, mild-mannered and the Roose> velts. father and son. may refuse on that account to hunt them. They want something fierce and crafty-soms- ming that will remind them of politics and politicians at home, whom they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
AN EMERGENCY MARRIAGE.
rom the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 A certain justice of the peace In western state, when embarrassed, Is apt to stammer In addition to this he is prone to forgetfuiness. For these reasons he habitually carries with him a copy of the marriage service. so as to nave it on hand in case of one of the sudden emergencies q magistrate may be called on to face. One day, however, he was unexpectedly called upon while spenoins a day in the country some distance rom home to perform tho wedding ceremony. Adjusting his spectaclcs, he felt first In one pocket and then another for the in- valuable guide, growing more excited all the time. At last with beads of pers- piratlon standing on his brow, he ex- claimed: "No m-matter. l hereb-py ue- clare you Co be m-fnan and wi-wife, ac- cordIng to the m-mcmorandum in m-my other t-trousers p-pockct." It Is douptful if this filled the nice requirements of moment, but the bride and groom seem- cd to be satisfied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Colonel Herbert.

Col Hilary A. Herbert, who was secre- tary of the navy In Clevelands second administration and chairman of the naval committee of the House while Cleveland was serving his first term as President is attending the reunion and is being cor dially greeted by his old friends. He is the ranking surviving officer of the Wilcox brigade. He has asked the vet erans of that distinguished command to meet him at the circuit court room in the courthouse this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock.
 Colonel Herbert was not only gallant soldier but as a statesman in national life he has achieved fame and has shed great lustre on Alabama. He is in excellent health and spirits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
A TRIBUTE TO THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS,e

In memory of one who fought with them, by Jennie Wright Howel. An honor did this city crave To entertain old soldiers brave; Now they are here, what can we do To prove the Southland, loyal, true To those who fought, and bore defeat, But would not from the foe retreat? Was ever yet such yalor shown? Not even wives were heard to moan, When country called for men to fight, But sent their husbands thought 1t right, And stayed at home to work and pray, For men at war, who wore the gray. I've often heard my father tell, Of how my mother bade farewell, The day he left his babes and wife, For bloody scenes of war and strife. He sad she smiled I know twas so, Then urged him thus-"God bless you,
 go.'
 My father lies in honored grave He fought with you--a soldier brave But God did spare him many a year. He died in peace, with naught to fear. In memory of him l pray That God will bless you men in gray. I've listened to old soldiers tell or musket shot and deadly shell The soldier has full right to be Proud of his name in history 1 bow my head-to living-dead- Who for our country fought and bled. I crown today with bay leaves green The bravcst mon I've ever seen And history points with finger white, To those who died for what was right. The world all over venerates These men-rthe old Confederates. Each day some soldier stacks his gun He longs for rest--the battles won. For peace doth reign, from North to
 South,
 From East to West. Be mine the mouth To voice again this prayer today. God bless the mon who wore the gray Birmingham. Ala. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
TRULY MODEST POET.

From the New York Press.
 man in America who writes the best Scotch poetry earns his daily bread in composing room in New York, and for amusement publishes a newspaper in suburban city. His chief peculiarity is this: He never dares publish in his own paper one of his poems, but allows thu latter to drift around among his friends until some one takes a fancy to It and in serts it in a prominent publication. He then clips it, and republishes it in his paper as an extract from so-and-so, with his initials signed. This modesty is duly appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
AN OLD STORY.

When Spouter went to Congress He swore that he would bust The grip of fell monopoly
 And castigate a trust. But when he got to Congress
 And sank into his seat, He found he didn't have the nerve To get upon his feet. And while the people waited
 To hear their hero land Upon the dreaded octopus
 He didn't lift a hand. Instead of that, he listened
 To foxy Uncle Joe,' And as the word was slipped to him He voted Aye and 'tNo.".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
s2o,ooo Damage By WIndstorn.

Guthrie, Okla. June 9.-A terrific wind storm accompanied by cloudburst struck this city early this morning, causing at least $ao,ec0 property damage. It is be- lieyed that no lives were lost and none were seriously injured. The state house. lone hotel, Masonic temple and Central High school were partly unroofed Many houses were moved from their foun- dations, several collapsing without, how ever, injuring the occupants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
EXHIBITIONS oF 4 BACHELOR.

5-oni rlle New York Press
 zirf r1fnks good deal more Of now ! man prnposes than who it is doing it
 The sag 10 make 4 woman happy Is for a man to teal her she makes him 90
 The pest way to rnske your opinions re- speetefi ls to xssi1 them to yourself
 The pieasursbie thing to 4 man about being natet s generally It's because as's rich.
 The harder it ls for 4 man to remember t1 buy postage stamps fsr ais wife the easier ir ls for hifn not te forget to get tdeaxsr I.ckess for nimseiT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
4 GOOD SORT.

 The ordinary citizen may not be much
 for looks; He may not have the savoir-faire-the
 mastery of books; In fact, he may be cheap as cheese, a
 plain, hard working dub, But he's all fright-he keeps his wife from
 toiling at the tub. When candidates turn out to grab an
 office they desire And put the slush to party friends who
 only work for hire, The ordinary citizen is master of the show, And how he plans to cast his vote $
 what they want to know. He may be quite unknown to fame, to
 to honor and applause, But he goes bravely on his way and tries
 to mind the laws; And while no cheer is ever raised for
 such wight as he, Without his modest usefulness where
 would this country be7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Found Guilty of Murder.

Montgomery, June 9.-A special to the Advertiser from Gadsden, Ala, says: Gus Flood. r years old. was found guilty of murder tonight and his punishment was fixed at life imprisonment. Flood shot and killed Amos Phillips two years ago and escaped. Later he was captured in Pratt City, Ala. The father of Flood is popular railroad man ct Attalla, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Iusitania,s New Record.

London June 9.-Aceording to a wireless message just received the Lusitania has again wrested the record for the best days steaming from her sister ship, the Mauretania having covered 641 knots be- tween noon of Sunday and noon of Mon day. This is six knots better than the record of the Mauretania for an equal length of time. The Lusitania left Queenstown June for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Lake Charles Goes Dry.

Lake Charles. La, June 9.-Early indications from today's local option election in this parish, Calcasieu, are that the parish has gone dry by vote of three to one. Calcasieu has over 30.000 inhabitants and an area of $500 square miles, being the largest parish in the state. Lake Charles, the largest town in the parish, voted for prohibit ttou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Diamond Maker Delinquent.

Paris, June s.-Henry Lemoyne, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in alleging that he could manufacture diamonds. failed to produce In court a diamond of a specified size of his own manufacture. He made the plea that his preparations to do this were not completed, and he was granted another delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Former Cashier Indicted.

Aiken, s. C., June 9.-Seven indictments were returned today by the grand jury against B. Monroe Weeks, former cashier of the Peoples bank. Weeks is now in Waynesville. N. C. Previous to the con solidation of the Peoples bank with the Bank of Aiken, year ago, there was an alleged shortage of sl7.000 in the bank of which Weeks was cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
unfversity President Chosen,

CsIumbia & C.. June s.-The trustees e rne University of South Carolina toHy zsecred Dr Henry Nelson Snyder pres bdeut of that institution Dr- Snyder is nov president of Woodford college at zpartanburz 2 C. He was born in Naenn. Ga in 1ss5. and is a graduate at VsnferhiIr university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Physicians in Session.

Boston, June 9.-Physicians from all parts of the country are fin attendance upon the 25th annual meeting of ths American Ciimatological association, which convened here today for two days session. Dr. Thomas D. Coleman of Augusta Ga presided,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Younu Men Asked to Aid.

Captain o'Brien in speaking of the aid the young men had given in taking care of the veterans said last night:
 .''I wish to thank each and every one of the young men who so. ably assisted in directing and taking care of the veterans today, and l wish to ask them to be on hand this morning if possible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Will Exhibit Linotype.

The Mergenthaler Linotype Go. has made arrangements to exhibit an im- rroved Junior Linotype at the Alabama Press meeting to be held in Bessemer July 2-z5 This machine is expressly adapted to the needs of the weekly newt paper publisher. and no doubt will at- tract wide attention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
Postal Chances.

Washington, June 9.-(Special)- George s. Tompkins is appointed regu- lar. owen Farrior substitute rural car riers routes at Fort Deposit. Postof- fee Is established at Fowl river, Mobile county. with Samuel V. Griffin post master. fostofhce at Cocoa, Choctaw county, will be discontinued June 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
er..saion fnr tns Innrn,.

Pr8visidn has been made for all of r1e crippled and infir7n veterans for tie rarssie C ia requested that they assem- Sic tomorrow morning sf the city hall. where ssprsss wagons carriages and arlier gss1icles will be in waiting for -s1es11
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10

Hearst is not Hnssati1z Mcclellan rapidly. He gains few votes and unless there are unexpected develop ments NeClslIan's title 70 rhe o.iee he ills EflI be confirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10
coastIna Steamers Sunk.

Corumma, Spain, June 9.-Coasting steamers F.e and F1raldo were in col lision off this port today. Both vessels went down. The crews were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10

Monsieur Gregori may be an excel lent military critic but he does not know the first principles of shooting straight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10

No hubbub raised bF the allies ezn stampede Frank Hitchcock wdo has a eineh upon cabinet ennImisHf9H if Taft Lecoues the tenant 0f e1e White House