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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

ernoon at 4:30 o'clock. The brigade was composed of the Ninth, Tenth Eleventh and Fourteenth Alabama.
 
 John T. Evans, city editor of tho Chattanooga Star, formerly one of the prominent young newspaper men oi Birmingham, is in the city representing his paper here during the reunion. MT. Evans will be in Birmingham until the latter part of the week.
 Chattanooga Is now one of the livest and most flourishing cities in the south," said MT. Evans yesterday. Every line of business in our city Y bounding forward with long strides of prosperity and times look good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Sam Stevenson Arrested.

New Orleans, JlVle S.-Charged with the embezzlement of $SO00 from the New Or leans local No. r of the Typographical union, Sam T. Stevenson was arrested here today. Stevenson disappeared over two months ago, at which time he was secretary of the union. After his dis appearance a shortage of ssOOO was dis covered in the funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

Children learn to lie by watching grown ups pretend they don't.
 No relations of any kind in heaven must make 1t very comfortable there
 The reason a woman keeps her old love letters is they can never be of any use.
 It's lucky colleges graduate boys early enough for them to have a chance to learn something when they come out.
 There's hardly any habit 50 easy to fall into as telling your wife you love her with the same enthusiasm you ask for the sugar bowl at breakfast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Wants Citizens Freed.

Managua, Nicaragua, June 8.-Prosi- dent Zelaya is using his utmost efforts to obtain the freedom of citizens of Nicaragua now held prisoners in Gua- temala. He has refused to take any part in the medical congress soon to meet at Guatemala City until some guarantee of life and liberty are given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Brother and Sister Meet.

Greenvile. June S.-(Special.)- .)--Mr. Gray Of Houston, Tex, is the guest today of his sister, Mrs. Kingsbury, en route to the reunion at Birmingham. His visit was quite unexpected, and 1t is the first time the brother and sister have met in SS years. Quite a number will go to Br- mingham tomorrow to be present at tho reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Justice will have an inning when the rorth and the south-the blue and the gray-get together on Decoration day. Governor Glenn of North Carolina sees that day in the gloaming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Prosperous Season.

"Cullman was never more prosperous than 1t is at present." said Mayor Beyer of that solid town. "The strawberry crop was bountiful and the prices were higher than usual. And as stra wberries form one of our two great commercial crops sweet potatoes being the other-money Is now circulating freely. A fine berry crop never fails to stimulate trade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
A VETERANS MUSINGS OVER HIS
 CROSS OF HONOR.

By SGllie Jones. While 1 look on this insignia,
 Given by dear woman's hand, As a token of devotion
 To our patriot, Spartan band, Memories thronging swift before me,
 Thrilling through my heart and brain Paint as in a mystic crystal
 Scenes through winch I live again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Wade Ellis is formulating the re- publican tariff plank In his desire to please the campaign contributors with out offending consumers he is growing gray-headed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Mrs. Belva Ann Lockwood was the first woman admitted to practice be- fore the United States supreme court. This was 30 years ago, and 26 women have since followed in her footsteps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Frances B. Loolnis is to head the commission charged with the prepara- tions of this country for the Tokio worlds fair in 1912. Mr. Skiff of Chi cago and Artist Millet are the other two members of this excellent commits sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

John Hays Hammond, whose salary is $500, ,00O, does not see why he is not eligible for second place on the repuO- lcan ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Steve Ell1ins and the King of Italy will not become kinsfolk until year has elapsed, so says the Duke of the Abruzzi, and he is supposed to know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

there. Senor Gamez, the Nicaraguan minister of foreign affairs, has ad- dressed strong message to the Guate- malan government on the subject of ussassinations and prosecutions of Mic. araguans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

This district made 104,210 tons of pig iron in May as against 94,754 tons in April. It is on the upgrade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Waldorf Astor, Jr., is now on the water wagon, and the sales of alcoholic drinks in London are falling off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

The automobile that was carrying Uncle Joe Cannon bucked, and he got cut and took a train to Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

In the Methodist church north there are no more presiding elders They have district superintendents instead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

The republican congressional con- mittee offers S150 for the best article showing why the s1,OOS,OOO,O00 Con- gress should be reelected in Novem- Der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Two members of the 61st Congress have been electei in Oregon, both re- Lublicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

The Bryan list of states grows de- spite the New York World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

A divorce suit has been begun against a glue .anufacturer who didn't t stick to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Oregon refused to give the ballot to women She drew the line at Merry Widow hats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

No prolonged yell should be pulled off on a baseball field until the ninth inning has been played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
on COURSE sHE DIDN'T.

"A lady poet contributes some verses to magazine entitled 'spinsterhood.' <"
 '1'll bet four dollars she didn't sign her right name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

The skies are breaking wings and twisting rudders nowadays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

On Tuesday next the republican party will begin its showdown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

The submarine Octopus is no match for the land exploiting octopus which sells oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Many a railroad is looking for an issue of emergency currency at pres ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Favorite sons may get their second wind, but they will get no more dele gates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Doctors are opposed to race suicide for obvious reasons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Frank Hitchcock has arrived in Chi Cago loaded up with the Taft boom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Senator Jeff Davis is not going to Denver, at least not as a delegate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Breaks once more than springtime morn

Breaks once more than springtime morn-
 ing, When l donned my suit of gray, Heart with hope and courage burning, Yearning for the coming fray; While dear loved ones bid the anguish Of the parting. with smile, And a whispered May God have you In his keeping all the while Now again our marshalled forces
 Answer to the bugles call, Rush into the dIn of battle,A
 For our homes to stand or fall. Rocked we not of death or danger,
 But mid roar of carnage dire, '.For our Southland" rang the rally, Thrilling hearts with patriot fire. Ah, the horrors after battle
 Would the memory fingered not, Of some comrade dead or dying
 On each fateful battle spot While my thoughts flew to the loved ones Who must ever wait in vain For the coming of their warrior
 To his happy home again. Visions of our camp fires finger,
 Where with comrades, tried and true, Passed the hours, cementing friendship Death itself will but renew. Then at last by might o'erpowered, To our fuined homes we came All but honor lost, and glory
 From the field of deathless fame. Never Rome in all its splendor
 Greece, nor Macedon, eer gave Leaders like our valiant chieftains, Or theirs gallant followers brave. So while musIng OCT this emblem, Lo. 1t glows with halos bright, And it's radiance ne'er shall lessen In eternity's fair light.
 Camden. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
A POPULAR GIRL.

Clara Bell was extremely popular at Wasser, I hear"
 Decidedly. She was the heroine of fifty fudge parties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

THE BRIGHTER SIDE. All the world seems bright and merry, Sorrows fit and days are cheery When a fellows glad. Nothing seems worth while a minute, Worlds still here, but joys not in it When a fellows sad Though bright hopes about you tumble And ten times day you stumble, Don't you go give up. Half of happiness Is thinking Hold the fort, you'll soon be drinking From joys brimming cup!
 ALACKADAY.
 Vacation time
 Is not a joke;
 We go off glad
 And come back broke.
 And when he learns
 How much 1t cost
 The poor man says,
 Pm losti Pm lost!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
IMPOSSIBJE PLACE.
IMPORTANT IF TRuE

That IS the pIdce, my b0h' Where eVerl man carries his own umbrella"
 IMPORTANT IF TRUE. In days of old, When knights were bold And followed glorys path, Accounts declare The ladies fair
 Would seldom take a bath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
DIPLOMACY WINS.

DIPLOMACY WINS. q have nothing to give you,' snapped the lady of the house.
 Pardon me for troubling you" an- swered Hard Luck Harry. "I was at- tracted to this place by the handsome lit- tie boy playing in the front yard. Is he yours, madam?"
 "Yes. Wait a minute and I'll see if l can find you some cold fried chicken and piece of pie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
INTIMATE

IN IINATW "Grayee and Maude are fast friends now"
 What makes you think so7" "They dabbed their faces with the same chamois skin at the ball game yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
DOUBTFUL.

"Ah, I observe that your bump of henevolence is well developed" remarked the professor.
 'I don't believe that is the bump of benevolence," said the patient, wearily, because my wife put 1t there."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

AN AWFUL BORE. The pessimist is one whose map Is nearly always glum He murmurs, Don't cheer up, old chap The worst is yet to come"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
A PRUDENT BOY.

A PRUDENT BOY.
 T do not care for pickled pork"
 Said little Robert Snow. s"I do not care for pickled pork
 It hurts my tummy so."
 EVIDENTLY GOOD LOOKING. How long do you think your new stenosrapher will hold her job?" Until my wife sees her"
 REPLIES Every fool thinks there is method in h.s madness.
 Why Taft?" asks magazine writer, Answer: "Ted."
 An eastern man deserted his wife be- cause she wanted more than g week to pay expenses. She must have thought he was a government mint. It is possible to ride on the crest of the prohibition wave and not get wet We feel sure that our pocket will be picked during the reunion Then we'll be out 15 cents.
 Just about the time a man learns to sdestep trouble death comes along, and he can't sidestep that.
 Men drinl. in order to be something they are not" says a newspaper essayist Exactly. The shoe clerk tanks up and immediately becomes the Sultan of Sulu, or the president of a railroad
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
WELCOME.

WELCOME. Full tenderly we offer them Our hands and hearts today; There's nothing in this world too good For those who wore the gray. On battles bloody plain they won The tribute of our tears; Iris now a grateful task to ease Their few remaining years. The shattered ranks are thinning fast, The end is soon to be. When all are dust, they yet will live In deathless memory
 AT THE FESTIVAL. Let joy be unconfined," said the master of ceremonies. I'm pulling the cork now" answered the keeper of the goods.
 GOOD MORNING! Say goodbye to trouble,
 Banish all regret; Life Is just a bubble
 You'll be happy yet!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 1421 G street. N. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

'I do not care for pickled pork" Said little Robert Snow. S"I do not care for pickled pork It hurts my tummy so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

EVIDENTLY GOOD LOOKING. How long do you think your new stenographer will hold her job?" Until my wife sees her."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-03
aimed that it has the best trolley

claimed that it has the best trolley
lines gives the best service and has
fewer accidents than any company IN
the country, and experts who have come
here from q distance to look into It's
workings declare the claim Is just
one. W. j. Payne. of Richmond, Is the
president. of the company. John r. ~ ~,
son is vice-president, n. W. Berkeley
is superintendent, ana RI. ). Lanler ~
treasurer.
The company operates seven. and a
half miles Of line In the city and
suburbs, and is now developing new
water power on Sandy River, where IT'S
powerhouse will be located in time.
Good trolley lines develop suburbs,
and Danville needs them, for 1t is a
crowded city. One of the surest proofs
of real progress is suburban growth
the erection Of attractive homes on
highly improved and beautihed proper
ty. This proof of prosperity is mani
fest in the development Of "Mountain
View" out on West Main Street, by
the Real Estate Loan Deposit Co. This
beautiful residential site has been sub
divided into number of lovely lots
walk has been laid, granolithic curbs
and cutters. sewer and water pipes laid
streets graded, hundreds of expensive
shade trees planted, everything. indeed.
that good Judgment could suggest and
a lavish and wise use Of money secure
Like most cities, Danville's steady
growth is westward. "Mountain View"
is exactly in the line Of this growth,
and a good part of the property Is al
ready within tho corporate limits. In
1.-THE annexation discussion of some
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-03

cious gentleman who chose the site.
acquired the property for his company
and has directed and managed the inn
provements is Mr.. d. r. Creecy, Jr., of
Richmond
Speaking OF Roanoke Female College
in this connection reminds me that
Danville is an educational centre. as
we'll as a business centre, but this let
ter has been made SO long with the
story of the city's greatness as a hust-
ling business town will defer discus
sion Of the educational. social and
moral side OF Danville life for another
letter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-03

number of prof BILE resales of lots are
reported. 1. is matter of common ru-
NOR that the Roanoke Female College
contemplatcs the choice OF location
here. There could not be found so
suitable site around Danvil,e as that
indicated to this writer. The scenery
is beautiful. the situation healthful and
the surroundings helpful.
The company discovering and enter
prising this proposition, promising SO
much for Danville's future. is composed
of gentlemen who have most success
fully done the same thing for other
Southern cities. The alert and judi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-03
months ago it was developed that tber,

months ago it was developed that there
were not more than twelve available
lots within the city lines. on which one
would be willing to erect buildings
ana Is evident need of this new suburb
Is demonstrated by what is being done
with the property. Although but re-
Gently put on the market, residential
LOIS asgregatinG in value more than
$4,000 have been sold; one home has
Just been completed and is now occu-
pled, and eight or ten attractive resi-
dences are projected or under contract.
BESIDES values are enhancing, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-03
WHEN TOBACCO WAS
KING IN DANWLLE
Continued from Seventh Page.)

lives In it's own home. nice little
building valued at 10000 The officers
are John F. Rison, president; r. W.
Peatross, ice-president; G. L. Booth,
cashier
The Bank of Danville was organized
and commenced business in 1892. It's
capital is 100000, loans and discounts.
100000; real estate, including banking
house, $4,000: total assets $4,000.
The officers are D. A. overly, presi-
dent; o. w Dudley, vice-president; w.
T.. Griggs, cashier; James NJ. 10y, as
sistant cashier.
The Peoples Saving Bank and Trust
Company commenced business in 1897.
The capital stock is $4,000 surplus and
900; deposits, s240,OO0: total assets
s275.0o0. This bank does a savings
bank business strictly. and is the only
bank In the city which does. The, Of
ficers are R. l.. Dibrell. president: j. Fl.
Parkinson, Jr., vice. president; w. f.
Patton. cashier; NJ. S. Canter, assistant
cashier.
The Union Exchange Bank is one
among the younger banks OF the city
The officers are w. w Williamson,
president, and Tredway Gravely,
tti1t. NJ cdPitdl STOCK Is $bO,000,
and total assets 100000 This bank.
does strictly local business.
The Home Savings Bank Is the infant
among the banks. being the latest to
open in Danville. Its capital stock is
T TIa,0e o,c deposits sits s759oo leans $4,000
dent; Charles f. Hughes, vice-presi-
cent; w. II. Barker. cashier.
The Commercial Association,
The Commercial Association Of Dan
vile has done as much as any other
agency q gene OF OF is is age to push Danville
a ticsa b,e ana III, Us activities are ever mo-
president ana W G Riers erma snsre yie rv
and treasurer. Many successful move
ments mere had their origin with the
association. and now ii is bending its
energies toward having an agricultural
fair al Danvlle every fall. beginning
the s,. coming autumn. It will succeed.
is nm me DanNilie is great as it is, III
is not entirely grown. II wants more
enterprises; it is the logical point for
the location of many kinds of manu-
d "a. tori and the Commercial Asso-
e cn,r, d WI see to It that they are ac
Among the marked improvements
here during the paat year may be men
noned the remodeling and practical re-
sn non, d, OF the Hotel FL Burton, which is
prietor OF the Carroll. in Lynchbnrr
4 great deal Of money has been spent
In this rebuilding, which is now near
Ing completion. A private electric
plant has been installed, magnificent
lights. put in, room telephone sys-
lem installed, and the entire house
changed from cellar TO garrett The
Burton. even before these improve
lnents have been completed, is. under
the management of its present owner,
model.
Going to the Suburbs.
Is true that the Danville Railway
and Electric Company has done a great
deal to make the city famous. 1t is
Arizona republican., 1908-01-19
RESCUE WORK Al ELY
 PROGRESSING NICELY
Believed Entombed Miners Will Be Released Monday, but Feared One of Thcm Is Insane.

Ely. aJn. 1S.-Late last night solid ground was reached in the Alpha shaft. The timbers, which had fallen from above. were wedged in the shaft. hold ing back the debris and leaving an opening large enough for the rescuers to crawl through. They descended on the ladder to a point 760 feet blow the mouth of the shaft. The opening is extended farther, but just how far is not known. The ladder broke, and this prevented further exploration. Every man that can be had is now working. extending the ladder and removing timbers. The passage is blocked at the 1.0OO-foOt station. but if the earth only reaches a few feet above the roof as expected, it may be possible to re- lease the men within forty eight hours.
 It is rumored one of the three en- tombed men has lost his mind. the cause being the receipt of a letter an- nouncing the death of his mother. The ofiicials-of the mine refuse to give any information on the subject
 Foreman McAfee this afternoon de- scended to within thirty feet of the l.OOg-foot level, where he found solid ground Foreman Gallagher of the rescue work says he will have the men out in thirty-siX hours.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-19
NEVADA MINERS UNION
 FILES ITS CHARTER
Proposed Successor to the Western Federation of Miners Now Ready for Business.

Goldfield. Jan. Is.-The charter for the Nevada miners union. incorporat- ed. was filed with the county clerk to- day. This is the union that is intend- ed to displace the Western Federation in Goldfield. and has the moral sup port of the operators association. A clause of the charter defines the union as follows:
 ITO secure the best wages possible for the members, to regulate the scale of wages between the members as well as between the members and other per sons or corporations, and make all necessary contracts to execute and carry out the same; to visit and com fort the sick; to bury the dead and care for the widows and orphans" The corporation is not organized for profit, and shall have no capital stock. Can didates for membership shall be citi zens of the United States. or shall have declared their intention to become such
Arizona republican., 1908-01-19
BLACK HAND MEMBERS
 CALLED 10 C0LLtCI
A Tragedy at a Lumber Camp Re- sulting i, Two Deaths.

Elkin, West Va, Jan. 1S.-Fired by the murder of one of their fellow worlmen and the wounding of three others last night by four supposed members of the Black Hand" every lumberman at Ellsmore near here joined in 2 determined hunt for two of the attacking party who got away. leaving one of their companions dead and another injured. A lynching is expected if the fugitives are caught The dead and injured are Italians
 Four Italians last night gained ad- mission to a boarding house occupied by six Italian lumberman. They tried by threats to extort 5000. When the demand was refused the visiting for eigners opened fire and closed in on the lumbermen with knives. In the battle one of the lumbermen and one of the assailants were shot and stabbed to death and the four others were frightfully wounded. Italians who were not hurt finally put the rob- bers to rout.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-19
GOV. KIBBEY
 HIS VIEWS
Is for Instructed DeIega-
 tiOn for Taft
Thinks Party In the Terri tory Has a Mind of Its Own and Should Express It by Instructing It's Del egates.

Governor Kibbey at his office yes terday stated his views of national politics
 'I am for William H. Taft for pres ident." said the governor. and judg- ing from the expressions voluntarily made to me from all sections of the territory. the republicans of Arizona are practically unanimous for Taft. In this attitude the republicans of Arizona are in harmony with the re- publicans of the country generally.
 There are. of course. strong req sons why our great secretary of war has become the popular choice since Mir. Roosevelt took himself out of con- sideration for the nomination. Judge Taft has had large share in mak- ing American history during the past ten years. Longer ago than that. as United States judge in Ohio, he had impressed observing lawyers with his profound knowledge of the law, with the patriotic convictions which con- troIled his actions. and with the up- rightncss and courage with which he discharged all the duties which fell to him. And when President Mckinley sent him to the Philippines, as his personal representative on the Philip pine commission. Judge Taft began to attract the attention of his country men everywhere. and soon after. in deed. the notice of statesmen through out the world.
 > From the very beginning of his task in the Philippines his strong in dividuality and strength of character were manifest. His uniform good na- ture and tact and his candid honesty soon won the confidence of the. Fili pinos. and he had in many ways shown such a fitness for the work that his appointment as governor-gen eral of the Philippines followed as a matter of course. In that position his extraordinary executive talents, his sturdy self-reliance. his ready grasp and solution of new and untricd prob lems-and. again, his plainspoken hon. esty--accomplished more for the American government in two years than had been achieved for Spain in four hundred years. Despite the prophecies of army officers and news paper correspondents that the pacifi- cation of the islands would be an inn possibility. and that endless warfare
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