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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

In the Washington tag-day the price of tags was not permitted to fall be- low S1. There was no maximum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

John Hays Hammond is studying politics instead of silver mines. He should have stuck to his last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Frank Hitchcock is not captain of industry, but he is captain of something, that's plain. Call him cap tain of politics. and let it go at that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Woman accepts the Clark theory because if she has two or more souls she can love several things at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

This is to be banner fruit year. The berry crops have been large and peaches are abundant and luscious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The White House Is cruel to keep the delegates in suspense so long in the matter of the vice presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

In other words, Alabama paid for in- surance last year sS,634, ,604, and got back $4,115,904. The net loss was s4,51S,70O. It runs that way every year, and the net annual loss of over s4,000000 goes almost entirely to con- panies outside of this state. If we had home insurance companies the drain would have some recompense. The net loss would be kept at home. As the case stands we lose to outside in- surnce companies about s4,000000 a year.
 The life companies took from us last year $4,592,272, and they paid back s1,74O,384. Here is a net loss alone If nearly $S,000,000. When the south,' D says Insurance Commissioner Julian, Keeps her insurance money at home she will have solved, in my opinion, the question oe home finances"
 In round figures, the south sends out in insurance premiums each year the vast sum of $5O,000,O00, and no section can do that and become prosperous and strong, financially speaking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

George Gould is abroad, where he can drop in to see his sister remarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
REUNION AFTERMATH

Anniston Star: Everybody who attend ed the reunion in Birmingham has gone home to sound the praises of that city, and this will be worth something to the Magic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

These are the silly days of the Chi cago convention, and no story is too silly to gain credence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The 13 superstition gains ground as the years go on. It is the silliest of the entire lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
LIST A PLAIN FELLOW.

He was ona of those fellows who never say much Let the other chap do all the bragging; scorned idle palaver and ouncombe and 4 such And tongues that were constantly wag- ing. He minded his own affairs. gave no advice And stuck to his path and his duty, Quite ready to offer a reasonable price For the best of this life and it's beauty. He toied when he toiled, and he played wnen he played And he had a few friends who could love him; In the wrack of the tempest he stood unafraid Till the rainbow was shining above him. And the years brought him plenty and pleasure and peace And the sweetest rewards of right living; And when death put an end to his life's ample lease He went to his rest with thanksgiving.
 INCORRIGIBLE. q hate slang. It is so vulgar, for in stance, to say that a woman has rats in her belfry."
 Tt certainly is Still, she is apt to have rats just over her belfry.'
 THE BATHING SUIT
 The bathing suit
 Appeals to me.
 Iris the envelope
 Of divinity.
 THE REAL ARTICLE. 'Is she a stenographer?" What? That swell girl? should say not She is a typist.''
 THE MAGIC or A SMILE. When Phyllis smiles a deeper crimson steals into the rose The plalntive nightingale forgets to trill her summer woes; A wondrous radiance the while wraps all the world around And every bloom the garden wears breathes rapture from the ground.
 COULDN'T BAT. "Why did you release that player?' the manager was asked. .Oh, he failed to make a hit with me-"
 AT OUR HOUSE. When father grabs the paper Nobody has chance To read single headline, Or even get a glance At sporting news or fashions, But when he's through he'll say, Here, take the thing-theres nothing Much in it, any wayF' REGRET, Alexander the Great had finished the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

John Hays Hammond has at any rate made the public sit up to ask whom he is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Austin Statesman The old Confederates, God bless them, had glorious time at Birmingham. And they deserved every bit of the good time they had. Birming- ham Is a typical southern city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Austin Statesman: The old Confederates God bless them, had a glorious time at Birmingham, And they deserved every bit of the good time they had. Birming- ham Is a typical southern city.
 Chattanooga Star The Birmingham street cars carried 100000 passengers re- union week. and it is estimated that re- union visitors left s1OOO,0O0 in the Magic City. The event cost the city S3o0OO. yet there are people in Chattanooga who argue that the reunion is not profitable investment for a city.
 Montgomery Journal Birmingham did herself proud in entertaining the old vet erans, and all Alabama is proud of her achievement. There is no more honorable set of heroes who ever lived in any coun- try than the old veterans, those who went to the front at their countrys call and rislSed their lives for the cause they loved so dear May they come to Alabama again.
 Woman's National Daily: The blossom ing beauty of the south surely had heaped upon it as much of honor and attention as the thousands of young and older ladies could stand. They will never for get Birmingham's hospitality so long as life lasts. If anything more could have been crowded into the few days of the reunion it must have occupied very small place. One function followed an other in rapid succession. The balls and dances did not end until almost daylight, but, for all that, the girls were ready for the next number on the programme, as pretty, bright and smiling as ever Is any of the sponsors and maids and ma irons of honor were discriminated against at any of the grand functions, because they did not come up to the high standard of beauty demanded by southern swains, no body knew it, for every function was so crowded with pretty girls and women that few if any more could have found a foothold.
 Charlottesville (Va) Progress: Capt. Micajah Woods returned this morning from Birmingham. He reports that the Confederate reunion held there last week was one of the most successful and de- lightful ever held by the organization since its first meeting.
 The weather was suspicious and prob ably 50,0O0 visitors poured into the city, among whom were 10000 or more vet erans. They were received and treated with boundess hospitality, and the vet erans from officials to the old fighting privates were literally captivated by the splendid reception given them
 The great parade was as impressive and quite as large as the great demonstra- tions held in Richmond
 The floral parade on Wednesday after noon probably surpassed any similar pa rade ever held in this country. The ve- hicles. drags, automobiles and splendid turnouts stretched for about mile-all exauisitely and elaborately adorned with flowers, and the horses also decorated presented scene worth a trip across the continent. These vehicles were occupied by beautiful women and lovely children in rare costumes.
 Captain Woods expressed surprise at the evidences of wealth, progress and culture that met his vision in Birming- ham and his opinion is that not only Alabama, but the entire south have req son to be proud of such splendid people and such an enterprising and hospitabie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The Taft bandwagon has more trail- CTS than cattle train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Chattanooga Star: The Birmingham street cars carried 100000 passengers re- union week, and it is estimated that re- union visitors left S1,OOO,0O0 in the Magic City. The event cost the city s3o,O0o, yet there are people in Chattanooga who argue that the reunion is not profitable investment for a city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
About Persons.

H. D. Armstrong. former city editor of the Roanoke Times of Roanoke. Va, is in the city on busipsss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Meat prices are going up and break fast food men are getting busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Politics will surely hum in this good cid summertime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Speaker Cannon still maintains a headquarters in Chicago, but he is not It there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
FANCY.

FANCY. Rain on the window, Rain on the roof. The fleets of cloud land swiftly flying; pale, ghostly light penetrating the murk The sob and the sigh of laden branches, The whistle of a low wind eddying about
 the caves: The throb of a lonely heart And the return of old dreams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Telepathy is the connection between the White House and the Coliseum this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

REPLIES. Any chap who proposes on a trolley car is apt to get bumped.
 When a woman talks about perfect love- of a hat, it is a sign that she doesn't give a darn about the price. The main trouble about being fat Is that your coat wrinkles in the back. "A Week in the White House. is the title of a book by a man who evidently lived to tell the story.
 When a man comes into your office with glad smile and shakes hands effu- sively, he wants something.
 Talks About Women," Is the title over department in a contemporary. If the talks are by other women they are mostly roasts. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The Coal Barons now have two pitch CTS who can pitch winning games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

MT. J. M. Meighan, president of the Oak Hill Marble and Stone Works, left Sunday on an extended tour. He will sail Thursday for Europe. Mr. Meighan will make this a business and pleasure trip and will return to Birmingham about the middle of August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

There is only one obstacle in the way of William Jennings Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

COULDN'T BAT. "Why did you release that player?' the manager was asked. "Oh, he failed to make hit with me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
INCORRIGIBLE.
THE REAL ARTICLE

'Is she stenographerg
 What? That swell girl? I should say not She Is a typist."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The railroad companies are prepar- ing to handle record-breaking crops. All the cars in sight and more, too, will he needed.
 This is to be banner fruit year. The berry crops have been large and peaches are abundant and luscious.
 
 In the Washington tag-day the price of tags was not permitted to fall be- low $1. There was no maximum.
 
 These are the silly days of the Chi cago convention. and no story is too silly to gain credence.
 
 The 13 superstition gains ground as the years go on. It is the silliest of the entire lot.
 John Hays Hammond has at any rate made the public sit up to ask whom he is.
 Speaker Cannon still maintains a headquarters in Chicago, but he is not It there.
 Telepathy is the connection between the White House and the Coliseum this week.
 There is only one obstacle in the way of Taft-William Jennings Bryan. The Coal Barons now have two pitch CTS who can pitch winning games. Meat prices are going up and break fast food men are getting busy. Politics will surely hum in this good cid summertime.
 The presidential campaign will not lack ginger.
 The pig iron market shows no signs of Tagging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

What did the people get back in 1907 from this sum taken as a rule from pockets none too full? Here is what they got back:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

HEGHEIr Alexander the Great had finished the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The presidential campaign will not lack ginger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
Anger is like
Alahama'S Insurance Premiums

The people of Alabama paid for in- surance in the calendar year 1907, as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The pig iron market shows no signs of Tagging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, 1421 c street. N. ".
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Tyson and His Bride
Quaff From His Trophy;
Bridal Tour in Auto

NEW YORK, May 25.-John Hamil-
ton Tyson. winner OF the Briarcliff au-
to trophy, ana Miss Grace Ethel Starr.
daughter Of Dr. Alfred X. Starr. OF No.
10 East Ninety second-st.. New York,
were quietly married at Brook Ridge,
the summer home of the brides par
ents AT IL 80 today. Griswold Daniel.
of New York, was Tyson's best man
The bride was unattended
The bride and groom drank one an
others health from the Briarcliff tro
ply and then the guests raised ii TO
their lips in health To the young
couple
Both are enthusiastic motorists and
the wedding today was the consum-
nation OF a romance OF the motor
car. The couple began their wedding
tour in Tysons big lsotta. In this
they distanced their pursuers. They
will go TO Europe to see Louis Strang,
who drove Tyson's lsotta. compete
abroad
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
FLY TO PIECES
The Effect OF Coffee on Highly Or
ganlzed People.

81 have been a coffee user for years,
and about two years ago got into Il
very serious condition OF dyspepsia
and indigestion. II seemed TO me
would fly TO pieces. was so nervous
that at the least noise | was distress
ed, and many times could not straight
en- myself up because of the pain.
MY physician told me must not
eat any heavy or strong food and or
dered a diet. giving me some medicine.
followed directions carefully. but
kept on using coffee and did not get
any better. Last winter my husband.
who was away on business. had Pos
tum Food Coffee served to him In the
family where he boarded.
~ HE liked It SO well that when he
came home he brought some with him
We began using IL and | found II most
excellent. While drank II my stom-
ach never bothered me in the least
and | got over my nervous troubles.
When the Postum was all gone We re-
turned TO coffee. then my stomach be
gan to hurt me as before and the
nervous conditions came on again.
THAT showed me exactly what was
the cause OF the whole trouble, so ]
quit drinking coffee altogether and
kept /on using Postum. The old troub-
les left again and have never had
any trouble since" There's a Rea.
son" Read THE Road TO Wellvllle."
in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine. true, and full ot-humsn
Interest. ~
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
with Humor-and Without Il.

At a dinner during the recent Epis-
copal convention at Richmond young
lady sitting near the bishop of Lon
don said TO him:
Bishop, wish you would set my
mind at TEST as TO the similarity nr
disslmilarity between your coun ry
and ours On one point. Does the but
terfIy because the tomato CAM"
The bishop laughed heartily at this
vivacious sally. Not so a young Eng
lishmen OF his party. who. after din
ucr. sought his host.
II want TO know. You know" said
he. about that joke OF Miss BIS. She
ahsked II butter flew because tomah-
toes, could. Pray tell me what the
point IL. "-Lippincott's. 1
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
IS DASHED TO THE
GROUND FROM
AIRSH|P
GREAT MoaREL BURSTS WHILE
500 FEET IN AIR ABOVE
BERKELEY, cAL.-No ONE WAS
KILLED.

OAKLAND, Cal. May 23.-The
giant Morrell airship, which made an
ascension at Berkeley today burst
when about 800 feet in the air and
dashed l6 men 10 the ground. None
was killed outright, but all were seri-
ously injured
The ascension was made In view
OF thousands OF spectators. including
many women, some OF whom tainted
when the accident happened
The airship was the largest ever
built. being 400 feet long and carrying
800 900 cubic feet of gas. II was pro-
PEELED by FIVE 40-horse power engines.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
WAR VETERAN is
FOUND DEAD IN BED

Michael Mcclure. aged rs, a veteran
OF the civil war and for l9 years q
soldier In the regular army. was found
dead in bed in Fort Wayne Saturday
morning. For long time he was an
inmate OF the Soldiers Home In Grand
Rapids. but for several weeks he has
been in Fort Wayne Until recently
he enjoyed excellent health, and as he
walked about the city his long white
beard and hair, and his uniform, which
he kept spotlessly clean. attracted con.
siderable attention. Coroner Parker,
who has charge OF the case, will try
to locate the old mans relatives.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
lombard 20 Test Ship.

NEW YORK, May 23.--There will
be the closest imitation of a real ma.
val battle ever known In the waters
Of Chesapeake bay some day next
week, when the new monitor Florida
will be attacked by her sister mont
tor. the Arkansas. and subjected to a
vigorous bombardment by heavy
guns and whitehead torpedoes. AS a
result OF this experiment the navy de-
partment expects TO learn the effect
OF bombardment upon the interior
fittings and other portions OF the
ships structure
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
BONAPARTE'S THREAT
TO RESIGN A CANARD

WASHINGTON. May 23.-"The
story is mere invention. There was
no difference whatever between the
president and the Encouragement
over the New Haven railway suit,
says d statement issued from the
White House today in regard TO the
published story that Secretary Bona
parte threatened TO resign yesterday
as result OF differences with Presi.
dent Roosevelt.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
German Steamer Aground.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., May "a
The German steamer Hornsee, sugar
laden. from Cuba TO New York, ran
aground at Brigantine shoals during
the dense fog last night. Lifesavers
are standing by to render aid but the
officers and crew aboard the vessel
hope to float her. The sea is not
running heavily.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Preacher Kills Self
Because His Daughter
Becomes Chorus Girl

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. May 23.-
Pretty 17-year-oid Ruth Fletcher. a
chorus girl OF the Toreador Bur.
lesque Co. playing at the LuZerne
theater OF this city. received word
this morning that her father. Rev. Ru
fus Fletcher, Methodist minister OF
ST. Joseph. Mo, had committed sui.
eide last night, because she went on
the stage. Her brother had scored q
success with Wards Ministries.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
An Objection.

why don't you explain to your con-
stituents that you are making a sac
rifoe OF personal income to remain
I'm office?"
II haven't any faith In that argu-
ment." answered Senator Sorghum.
People never appreciate what they
think they are getting cheap. Wash
ington Star
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Too plain.

"Norah." sald her mistress, Il
don't mind Ii If the policeman on the
beat drops into the kitchen once in a
while OF an evening. but object to
your entertaining such shabby and dis
reputable looking fellows as the one
who was there last night"
Hes all fright. m'm." said Norah.
Hes me plain cl'es p'leecem n. Chi.
cago Tribune
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
City Hall Employees Shifted.

l.. l.. Szymanski has been appointed
to a clerkship In the city treasurer's
office. succeeding Anthony Fischer.
former alderman from the fifth ward.
who has become market clerk. John
Marek succeeds Szymanski as special
inspector of the permit division OF the
department OF public works. while
George Dacey takes Marek's place In
charge of quick repairs OF sidewalks
ON the west side
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
FREE JUNkET FOR WARNER.

LANSING. Mich, May 23.-(Spe-
cial)-It is discovered that. under a
Joint resolution of the legislature. the
governor and his staff and committees
OF the house and senate may attend
the exercises at the unwilling Of the
monument TO Stevens T. Mason, al
public expense.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
LAST OF THE LIBBEY
REFUGEES is DEAD

LAKEPORT. Cal. May Good.
win Scudmore, the last survivor OF the
valiant little band Of northern pris-
oners In Libbey prison, who escaped
by digging a tunnel from the famous
old war prison, Is dead here. He was
SO years old and prominent member
of the O. A r.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
An Easy Remedy.

Il am afraid will have to get a
tonic for my general health" said
Miss Passee. who has fad for invalid
ism Il find my hair is beginning 10
fall out"
With brutal candor her best friend
summarized the situation PIN II on
fighter" she dvised-Baltimore Am
erican
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Charlie eackus Speaks.

Charles +. Backus, general manager
of the Richmond q Backus Co.. was
the principal speaker at the Adcraft
club MONDAY luncheon in the Penob-
scot Inn, Saturday He told the adver-
Using men his views on The buyer OF
In an interesting manner.
The Adcraft club is publishing In De
troit--Life Is Worth Living" buttons
as a measure OF city advertising.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25

NEW YORK, May 23.--The steel
trusts action in compelling the lead.
ing manufacturers OF steel throughout
the country to maintain present prices
has aroused great indignation. In New
York, city alone great amount Of
new work has >been indefinitely post.
poned because OF the failure TO make a
cut In prices
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Cheerful Tommy.

Mother Tin very low voice.:
Tommy, your grandfather is very
sick. Can't you say something nice TO
cheer him up bit?"
Tommy Tin an earnest voice. !:
Grandfather wouldn't you like to
have soldiers at your funeral?'-Lip-
pincott's.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Youth Admits Tspplno-Tlll.

Walter Stovinski, aged II years and
living at No. SCI Cantield-ave, east
was arrested Saturday morning by
Detective Brooks. charged with tap.
ping till In the store OF Mrs. Ida
Klowunders. No 264 Beauben-st., and
taking $3.50 The woman gave de-
scription OF the youth she suspected OF
taking the money and after Stovinski
was apprehended he confessed the
theft
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Soaks Railway for Relating.

PHILADELPHIA. May pa YER
dict OF S12,0l3.5l in favor Of the Inter
national Coal Mining Co, in its rate
discrimination suit against the Penn
sylyania Railroad Co., was rendered
today by a jury in the United States
circuit court
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
GETS Six Months for Assault.

Charles Brooks. colored. was found
guilty by a Jury in Judge Phelans
court. Saturday, Of assaulting Charles
Buhrlee. white man. with intent to
do great bodily harm. He was recon-
mended to the mercy Of the court and
Judge Phelan sent him to the house
of correction for six months.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
The chlId's Advice.

Little Arthur stood peering down
into the countenance of his baby sic
ter. whom the nurse was singing to
sleep. =
Say nurse" he finally whispered.
cts nearly unconscious. isn't IT."
The nurse nodded In the Affirmative.
and sang on
Then don't sing any more or you'll
kill it,"-Lippincott's.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25

CHICAGO. May 23.-The mystery OF
the death OF Robert c. r. Holmes. pur-
chasing agent OF the Commonwealth.
Edison Co. has narrowed down to two
evenly balanced theories. The one
generally held is that Holmes. after a
display OF money and jewelry in sew.
eral barrooms. was followed by clever.
high-class Jack rollers" or roll"
spoilers on the lookout for drunken
men with fat pocketbooks.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
ONE KILLED AS TRAINS
COLLIDE ON BRIDGE

NEW YORK. May ga train on
the Jersey Central railroad was In
collision on the bridge over Newark
bay this morning. The engine toppled
over into the bay and sank. One life
was lost
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Served Her Rlnht

A certain young girl in East Lyn
Tried writing like Elinor Glyn;
After taking one look
Mommer burnt up the book
And Pepper he spanked her like syn
BY Walter s. Trumbull in IIppin.
colts.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-25
Had Five stories ACCEPTED at oneel

Lucille Baldwin Van Slyke. who
made her debut in magazine fiction By
her stories in recent numbers OF The
American Magazine, has had a re-
markable experience. She has not
been out OF college long, Is married,
ana lives In Brooklyn. None OF these
things Is remarkable, but recently she
sent out FIVE stories at one time to
different magazines. and all Ave were
occantad