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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
SENATOR ALLISON's ESTATE.

From the Des Moines Register and
 Leader.
 The Cleveland Leader credits Senator Allison's estate of $100,O0o to his shrewdness as a man of business and to his early labors as a lawyer, which is in the main erroneous. Senator Ali son came by about $50 900 through his second wife, a niece of Senator Grimes, that is left.
 The Leader makes a comment, how ever, that is just, and that should be emphasized:
 "As the oldest senator in point of service, during the later years of his life and as a man of great influence in public affairs for more than a genera tion, it is certain that many tempting chances to make money were thrown into MT. Allison's hands, and it is equally clear that he refused to profit by them. Else his estate would have been much greater.
 "The simple lesson of. this veteran lawmakers modest fortune at the end of such a career Is well worthy of careful consideration. It Is an effec- tive antidote for much reckless and evil talk of the United States Senate as a club of millionaires and a serv- ant of predatory wealth. Allison was quite as typical of tn he Senate as Aldrich is, or stronger in numbers and the more powerful in whatever affects public policy It is even true that not a few veterans of the Senate would be glad to attain the Iowa senator's modest for tune and enjoy the pecuniary ease and security which $100,000 gives men of moderate needs and ambitions"
 Speaking of Senator Allison as a man of wealth, and especially in view of the stories that were at one time set afloat concerning his millions, there is an incident that sh ould be related. Gov. Carpenter, who also devoted a life to the public service and came to old age with little provision for his later years. was candidate for the postoffice ap- pointment at Fort Dodge. The matter was carried to Senator Allison by George D. Roberts and others. The senator promptly approved the appoint iment with the simple remark, 'T appre- ciate his situation. It is entirely pos sible that I myself some time might like to be appointed postmaster of Dubuque"
 Senator Allison enjoyed modest in- come, lived modest life, and gave his time and energy to the public service. Wheth CT he would have been a money maker in private life can never be known. It is certain that he did not use his public position as a means of increasing his fortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
Prospects at Marion.

President H. O. Murfree of the Marion institute, who is stopping at the Hillman, said last night: An educational ren- naissance is stirring the entire lower south, and l look to see colleges crowded this fall. Our college at Marion draws it's patronage from Texas, Louisiana, Mis- sissippi, Florida and Georgia, as well as from all sections of Alabama, and re- ports for the approaching term are nigh ly gratifying. The college will reopen September 3.
 ''An addition to the faculty this year will be Prof. A. K. Fowler of Princeton university
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
WHILE AWAY FROM HOME.

Birmingham people who are leaving home for a vacation trip should have The Age-Herald follow them and thus keep Informed about what Is taking place in the city and state during their absence. The Age-Herald will be sent to them at any address at the regular price, and the address will be changed as often as desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
LONG DROP DID NOT WAKE HER.

FrOm tn @ Ph1IadeIph1a Press.
 While walking in his sleep last night, Celie Kendle, 8 years old, of AIS Fed eral street, fell down two flights of stairs, sustaining injuries which made necessary her removal to the Mount Sinai hospital. Neither the long fall nor the pain of her injuries awakened her, and when received at the hospital she was still fast asleep. It was only after half hours hard work that the physicians succeeded in arousing the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
FATHER TO MOTHER.

By Robert Bridges-"Bramble Brae." This is our child, Dear-flesh of our flesh
 arN bone of our bone; Here is the end of our youth, and now
 we begin to atone. Now we do feel what their love was
 those who have reared us and
 taught; Now do we know of the treasures that
 neither are sold nor bought. Here is the joy of the Race-joy that must
 grow out of pain; Here is the last of our Self-now we are
 links in the chain. Body of yours and mine no more is the
 measure of grief All that he suffers is ours-and increased
 while we cry for relief; Yea, for our boy, our Beloved, we'll yearn
 through the beckoning years Foil for him, laugh with him, struggle,
 and pour out the fountain of tearsi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
Tri-State Fair at Memphis.

J. A. Vandenburg of Birmingham is manager of the Tri-State Fair associa- tion It is understood that he will be appointed superintendent of the agricul- tural department. The fair will be held from September 20 to October :. inclu- siye Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkan- sas are the states promoting the ex- hibition and 1t promises to be successful from every point of view.
 MT Vandenburg has had wide experi- ence in agricultural pursuits and in the management of state fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
VALUE OF WOODEN LEGS.
l the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
 Pittsburg man was dragged to safety from high power electric wire by man with wooden legs, which acted as insulators. Here's an idea for traction companies. Instead of vast ing so much timber in the heads of their train crews, why not employ guards with wooden legs? These men might prove valuable life in cases where a third rail is involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
HER TELEPHONE HOUR.
the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
 A girl whose engagements are many and who is therefore out good deal has established a telephone hour. In this way her friends are always sure of catch- ing her on the wire, and she comes in for many unexpected good times that otherwise might be missed. Until she did this it was almost impossible to get her. Now if she is not at home at the telephone time she calls up the house and tells her maid where she may be reached. The arrangement works to charm, she.says,l and nothing would in- duce her to go back to the haphazard fashion of any and no time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 It takes a smart girl to look pretty when she isn't.
 A good way not to understand woman Is to marry her.
 When a girl knows you love her she always expresses doubt of it.
 More men would marry if they didn't have to acquire good habits.
 In these days girls don't think them selves shopworn until they have been engaged at least three times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

An Atlanta silk manufacturer is to turn out the material for Mrs. Tafts inauguration gown. There is a degree of previousness in this, but Atlanta does not propose to take any chances in this matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
AGE-HERALD ECHOES


 Anniston Star: A Birmingham paper was very imprudent in publishing news about the discovery of a new explosive.
 Union Springs Breeze: News comes from Birmingham that the strike sit uation and the ball team are holding their own.
 Dothan Eagle: If Birmingham and At lanta keep taking on these greater move ments we will all live in the suburbs of one of the souths great cities.
 Savannah Press: The Birmingham Age Herald makes the announcement that "the democrats need plunks much more at present than they do blanks"
 Rome Tribune Herald: Fifteen hundred dollars worth of booze will be poured into the streets of Birmingham. Some folks will regard this as national calamity.
 Mobile Herald: If Governor Johnson was really as mad about having to take that nomination as The Age-Herald's cut makes him appear, it was a shame lO lOfC6 IL on nlm.
 Columbus EnquirerSun: Birmingham boasts POO buildings in course of con struction, affording employment to over 1000 men. Do the nigh beer" saloons need so many anneXes already?
 Savannah Press Editor Barrett's Shakespearean quotation at the head of the editorial page of The Age-Herald for Wednesday was: Sweet are the uses of diversity" Sure; they may cleo; Bryan.
 Elba Clipper: Prejudice against the ne- gro in the northwest seems to grow more intense each year. When negro work men come into competition with white labor there Is usually a rough time for the colored brother. In the south no such prejudice exists and white and black work side by side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

MT. Hartman is in the Oregon woods taking a vacation, and anyway, he should not be expected to capture new railroad every week in the hot spell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Newport is now deeply studying the question relating to the mustache of society young n.en-shall it go or stay? Newport has rarely had a more ab- struse subject to handle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
Official Report on Cholera.

St. Petersburg, August 24.-The official report of the cholera for the week end ing August 20 in all Russia shows 1145 cases and 517 deaths. Since that date the cases have reached 2024 and the deaths 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Quentin Roosevelt carved his name in church, and now he is standing up to take his meals. The art feeling in him was not encouraged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

In the first eight months of this year this country economized in it's foreign purchases to the extent of $309,000,000 This is economizing some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

An official of the Washburn-Crosby Milling company says the price of loaf of bread is to be raised from to 6 cents. And that, too, in the midst of prosperity" Taftian campaign and big cronsi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

The farmers begin to think they are to be uplifted by the Presidents squad compulsorily, but thus far nothing con- pLlsory has been developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
About Persons.

Vice President J. R. Ryan of the Coro- ma Coal and Iron company, who spent Sunday in Birmingham, returned to Pat ton yesterday
 J. H. Barr, vice president of the First National bank returned yesterday from the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Everything puts money in John DIS pockets. even the gasoline-driven aero- planes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

The Emperor Franz-Joseph has ruled 60 out of his IS years, and he is still good for more years of service in his difficult task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Texas officials have found Barbara Frietchie" in one of their new school text books, and they are naturally angry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Jim Sherman of the rules commit tee is Taft's me too," and Taft serves Roosevelt in that capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

q don't concede,' said a Missouri Pacific brakeman in Atchison, that Hartman is one of us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

The bosses in New York wish Gov ernor Hughes would go to onlo and stay there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

I1r Bryan prefers the American game of baseball to the Scotch game of golf He is an American to his fin gers tips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Caruso dro7e his wife away because she did not come up to his standard, whatever that may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Admiral Cervera is not a stump speaker and only stumpers are wanted by Frank Hitchcock at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

The victorious American car is back in New York, and so are the men De- hind the wheel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

James Schoolcraft Sherman gradu- ates from the Joe Cannon rules com mittee to become a me too.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Sskyscrapers of any desired height can be built. It is the deep pocket that must first be tapped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

The emotional insanity doctrine can not be fitted to an entire family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Taft's me too is Joe Cannon's also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Dothan Eagle: If Birmingham and At lanta keep taking on these greater move ments we will all live in the suburbs of one of the south's great cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Rome Tribune-Herald: Fifteen hundred dollars worth of booze will be poured into the streets of Birmingham. Some folks will regard this as a national calamity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Savannah Press: The Birmingham Age Herald makes the announcement that "the democrats need plunks much more at present than they do blanks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Anniston Star: A Birmingham paper was very imprudent in publishing news about the discovery of new explosive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Mobile Herald: If Governor Johnson was really as mad about having to take that nomination as The Age-Herald's cut makes him appear, it was a shame to force it on him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Columbus Enquirer-Sun: Birmingham boasts POO buildings in course of con struction, affording employment to over 1000 men. Do the nigh beer" saloons need so many annexes already?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Union Springs Breeze: News comes from Birmingham that the strike sit uation and the ball team are holding their own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

L. H. Russ and z. E. Morgan are the only authorized travelling representa- tives of The Age-Herald in it's circula- ton department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffce as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

your muscles ache, it Is only because
you are exercising sinews that have
hitherto been allowed to soften. You
will soon learn the new way and viii
never wish to return to your old incor-
rect manner Of getting over the
ground.
Light rubber soled canvas shoes.
such as can be bought for so cents
pair, are the best sort for practicing
long g-distance runs, as well as for box
ing, fencing and nearly every othe-
form of athletics.
In races on the cinder path. spiked
running shoes are worn. It is as well,
if you intend to be a runner at college.
to practice with the spiked shoes be-
forehand. Be careful. however. not to
spike yourself, as do many begin
Ders.
If, in beginning your daily runs you
find you have not strength OF wind to
sprint as you near the end Of your al-
lotted distance. lay out a shorter
course, increasing It gradually day by
day
TO lads who live within reach Of 3
body OF water a boat is Of eourse the
best means Of acquiring proweas along
this line.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

ance which is better done wnb the aid
of person to introduce this odd little
man.
When Mr. Manikin (that Is what
we viii can the dwarD is ready, the
manager begins.
Ladies and gentlemen. allow me to-
introduce Mr. Manikin, the famous
dwarf Of Great Britain, who feels
much bigger than he looks
The dwarf bows low, takes up his
handkerchief. wipes his forehead, and
puts it into his pocket
I'm sorry to say he is a little con-
ceited.
The dwarf puts on his hat with a
thump, seizes his cane as If to 60
Indeed. I beg your pardon; |
should have said you are hardly able
to appreciate your own greatness
"I accept the apology. Pray take a
pinch Of snuff" "opens box and
offers)
Now, Mr.. Manlkln, tell us your
story"
n was born on the shortest day Of
the year, in the smallest city Of Eng
land, was fed on shortcake and
studied shorthand"
All the time the dwarf is making
violent motions with his hands and
head until he throws his hat of, drops
his snuff box and cane.
u beg your pardon; ! am awkward
to-day"
The manager whispers something in
the dwarfs ear and, smiling at the
company, says:
You see that Mr.. Manikins story is
as short as his figure. He will, there
fore, bid you good-by."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18
PITTSBURC TO TAX PIRATES
City May Impose Assessment of SIS
Per Game.

Mayor George w. Guthrie of Pitts
burg, Pa, has refused to accept an an
nual pass from the Pittsburg Baseball
club and refused to allow any Of the
city employees to take a pass.
As a peculiar coincident to his ac-
tion Common Councilman Hugh Fer
guson at a meeting Of that body intro
duced an ordinance which provides
that for all professional baseball
games played within the city limits a
tax Of $75 shall be paid. lnasmuch as
the Pittsburg team plays 70 games at
home. this means that the Pittsburg
Baseball club will have to pay total
Of S5,25O for the season if the OF.
dinance passes. Up to the present
time it has paid $3.50 a year and the
city Of Allegheny, where the games
are played did not make any special
effort to collect, as each councilman
was provided with pass.
This year, because Of the consolida-
tion of the two cities. the games are
being played in Pittsburg. Barney
Dreyfuss, president Of the Pittsburg
club. did not send passes to the eoun-
cilmen Of the greater city for the sea-
son. In statement he issued re.
Gently, in refusing to issue passes,
Dreyfuss said:
The club must adhere to the policy
it has mapped out or close its game.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

comic sketches. The outlines are pro
gided for you. and your imagination
which need not be very vivid, supplies
The few details which go to complete
the picture.
Let us first Of all look carefully at
an ordinary outline map OF England
and Wales Gig. ID And what do we
see? An extraordinary commotlon on
the west coast Yes. runaway pig
fine fat animal-being pursued by
an old couple to whom it doubtless
belongs. The old man Is close on
the animals heels, but is apparent
N out OF breath after his unusual ex-
srtion. for look how wide open IS his
mouth His better half is not far be
hind; she too, Is at full trot but has
more staying powers than the old
man, and is able to shout out; Stop
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

there are no signs Of a settlement
Each one, strange to say, sports a
sort Of "billy-goat" beard. but that is
an appendaee to which no lady ought
to object in a man, as, In time of war,
its capture by the opposing party
should make It master Of the situ
alton.
WHen in Che North Pacific ocean we
should keep our eyes open for a sea
serpent which has caused a great deal
of commotion during the last few
years. This fearful and wonderful
beast is known as Japan Zig. 60
Illustration Fig, is the western
part of Australia. which represents
the head of a lioness with her ears
laid back, as though annoyed at some
thing.
GEORGE J. BEESLEY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

There go James and Herbert
Brown observed Winifred, admiring-
ly What a handsome pair they look
to be sure, and yet quite young. |
wonder how old they are?"
well" answered her sister Ethel
"curiously enough ten years ago the
combined ages Of James and Herbert
were one third the age Of old Mr.
Brown; at present one Of them il
two years older than the ether and
their combined ages are IA years less
than their fathers age
"Oh, ! see, replied Winifred, work
ing out the sum IN her head. for she
was a clever girl, thank you for put
ting the matter In a nutshell
How old were James and Herbert!
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

the slip. The card swings around
on the pin, strikes the cone, is there
by lifted off the pin and goes flying
through the air to a great height OF
distance. A little practice, says Good
Literature, viii enable you to skim
the card 100 feet.
Study the illustration, and YOU can
make the skinner yourself
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18
HUMOR OF THE MAP.

him. to someone in the distance, at
the same time indicating the runaway
animal with outsretched finger
What you can't see It? Perhaps a
glance at illustrations Figs. 2, and 4
will help you
However much one may desire uni
versal peace. It appears highly inn
probable that Alaska and Siberia will
ever be reconciled. Whenever one
looks at the map, they are having
few words tFig. 81 1t is a dispute
that has been going on for ages, and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

keeps him as long as he can play any
sort OF BAH, because It is hard to find
a youngster who can take his place.
OF all the infielders the game has ever
produced. John McPhee, who few
years ago quit the game, has the
greatest record. He played 19 seasons
on the Cincinnati team at second base,
and for IL years wore a glove. He was
playing as good ball as he ever did
when he quit. but found it a hardship
to get himself in condition in the
spring Baseball men claim there is a
scarcity Of catchers now. Fewer good
backstops are being developed and
more pitchers than guardians Of any
other position. This no doubt because
the hoy, when he starts to play ball,
soon finds out that catching is not an
easy job.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18
Working Diagram.

Gus toy pistol, but it is a more anus
ing and more interesting toy in every
way.
The illustration shows how the toy
Is made There is a slotted handle,
n which Is pivoted slip Of wood
with notch in the upper end. Around
the notch and handle is sprung a
strong rubber band. On the lower
end Of the wooden slip is a short pin
and slight cone. To use the skIm-
mer, you stick the card on the pin,
aud pull back and suddenly release
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18
HOW TO TRAIN IN NEXT SIX
MONTHS TO ENTER COLLEGE
ATHLETICS I'M FALL.
BEST START IN RUNNING
How to Use Rowing Machine-The
Diet-TrainIng Must Not Interfere
with Studies, Declares Expert
Terhune in Advice.
RY ALRERT PAYsoN TERHUNE.

(Athletic Expert OF New York Even
ing World, Author of Muscle
Building" etc)
In this article shall treat Of the
athlete who is about to enter college
and hopes for athletic success there.
Such a boy finds the road anything
but smooth. Not that there Is not a
warm welcome for really good athletes
in nearly every college, but because
there are SO many competitors for
every position on crew, nine, track or
football team that It is a stern case
of .the survival Of the fittestD
The lad who has been the star ath-
lete Of his school or village comes to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

Connie Mack is thinking Of buying
a uniform and appearing on the coach
line for the rest of the season. Connie
has not fully decided to leave the
ranks Of the bench warmers, but the
players are urging him to make the
rove. as Jennings McGraw. McAleer
and other famous non-combatants help
w:n games on their teams by their en-
couragement in the coachers' boz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18
Queer Things a Boy or Girl May See
In His Geography.

The majority Of us are apt to re-
gard map as thing without SOUL
a conglomeration Of wiggly-waggly
lines and dots, the former being EN-
ployed to mark the course Of rivers
boundaries, ETC., and the latter to in.
dictate the position Of towns
Now want TO disillusion you
will try to show you that map is
really funnieF than many so-called
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-18

Jimmy Wiggs. the former Detroit
pitcher, has been refused reinstate.
ment by the national commission and
has been proclaimed contract
jumper.