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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Brazil'S Naval Programme

The world continues to wonder why Brazil is building in England three battleships of the Dreadnought class Each will cost about 10000,000, and Brazil has not heretofore displayed much wealth or much naval ambition. The Minas Gereas will be ready by the fall of 1909, the Sac Paulo in the fol- lowing spring and in 1911 the Rio de Janeiro will join her companions fully equipped for service at sea. Three big battleships in a continent that has none worthy the name at present.
 There is widespread belief that Brazil is building these ships to sell to Japan, but all the trustworthy evil dence contradicts this theory. No Jap anese methods are applied to the three ships now in course of construction. No secret agent of Japan supervises their building. And if Japan had needed the three she could have built them secret ly in her own yards. The theory has but little to rest upon, and that little con sists of the fact that Japan did buy cruisers both from Chile and Argen- tina. And England bought in 1903 two battleships from Chile. Because Chile and Argentina sold fighting ships is no reason why Brazil is building ships to sell also.
 The entire theory is baseless, and the chances are that Brazil proposes to have a substantial and creditable navy of her own. She has vast coast line, and there is really no reason why she should not acquire freedom from dicta- tion and aggression by building and manning three Dreadnoughts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
ROOSEVELT MAKES
 PUBLIC ADDRESS

Jordanyille, N. T., August 26.-With a ceremony in which the President of the United States took prominent part the Jordanville public library was to day presented to the people of this community, the donors being Douglas Robinson of Mohawk and New York; Mrs. Robinson and Harriet D. Wolriche Whitmore. MT. Robinson's sister, who had erected it in memory of Mr. Rob- inson's father and mother, Douglas and Fannie Robinson.
 President Roosevelt, personally inter- ested in the dedication, his sister, Mrs. Douglas Robinson, being one of the donors, honored the occasion with his presence, and, although he had original ly contemplated talking but briefly. pleased his audience of interested townspe eople and dwellers in the nearby countryside by making an address of some length. The President in his speech touched upon a topic near to the hearts of those whom he was ad- dressing, and followed up his recent writings on the same subject by eulog- izing the farmers wife, and advocating the uplifting of the farmer and his family. He also spoke along more gen eral lines of social and economic prob lems in striking clause declaring himself willing to take any necessary step in carrying out the desires of the people for the stoppage of practices that were imperiling the national we'll being.
 This little village was thoroughly awake to the importance of the occas- ion, which was given an added touch of distinction by the presence of Sec retary Root and Representative Sher- man, republican candidate for vice pres dent.
 Fine weather crowned the day, and the assemblage of more than a thous- and people who crowedd about the front of the pretty library building, ex- tended rousing welcome to the Presi- dent and the other distinguished guests.
 The exercises were opened with pray CT, after which Supreme Court Judge Irving R. Devender of Herkimer acting chairman, introduced Douglas Robinson. who explained why his sister, his wife and himself were prompted to give the library to the people, He then turned the deed over to Charles W. Grim, pres- ident of the board of trustees of the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
The Thriving West.

q found business in all the western towns l visited this summer very brisk, said John R. Menefee of Missouri, who is now visiting relatives in this city. San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle im- pressed me especially. San Francisco is on a grand boom and Seattle is going ahead at a phenomenal rate. The great Alaska oukon Pacific exposition to be held in Seattle in 1909 will be large and unique affair and will attract thousands of people from this part of the country.
 ''On the whole, the west is wonderfully prosperous and it does one good to see such thrift after having had a touch of business depression in the middle west and the east. The west and the south will have a race with each other during the next 10 years for the supremacy of de- veloped resources and productive poten- tialities."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
RAGING MEN RETAL|ATE
 ON GOVERNOR HUGHES

Ballston, N. r.. August 26.-For an hour and half this afternoon the open ly expressed hostility of owners of trot- ting horses taking part in the events at the Saratoga county fair, toward Gov. Charles E. Hughes, held up the racing programme at the fair grounds here. Governor Hughes was a visitor at the fair today and addressed big gathering, which gave him hearty greeting and an attentive hearing. The governors presence on the grounds, however, was resented by the horse owners, who have taken exception to his efforts to suppress betting on the race tracks of the state. As conse- quence they refused to start their horses while the executive was on the grounds.
 The strike" of the horse owners ere ated an unprecedented situation and caused the management of the fair marked embarrassment. When the con- ditions became known q sensation was created among the thousands of spec tators on the grounds and considerable pressure was put upon the trotting men to change their attitude and run off the races as scheduled. In this the fair off, clais LOOK the lead urging tnelr case strongly upon the recalcitrant owners, and pointing out the awkwardness of the situation caused by the balk in the pro- gramme Their efforts were fruitles5, however, the owners remaining obdurate, and for an hour and a half refused to budge from their position. They openly declared that Governor Hughes had an- tagonized their interests and that they proposed to retaliate by refusing to take their horses out on the track while he was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
NEGRO GRAND MASTERS
 LIFE IS THREATENED

Huntsville, August 26.-(Special)-Grand Master H. C. Binford of the colored Ma sonic order in Alabama has received two threatening letters from Birmingham and Bessemer, warning him that he has been slated for death because of his stand against the striking miners in the Bir- mingham district.
 At the recent meeting of the grand lodge in Mobile the grand master in his annual address warned all colored Masons to stay out of the unions, because in his belief no good could come of the affilla- ton.
 His address on this line was indorsed, except by certain members of the order who had already affiliated themselves with the union.
 No more was thought of the matter until last night, when the grand master received two letters from the strike dis trict, one post-marked at Bessemer and the other mailed at Birmingham. Both letters contained rough outlines of collins. One of the letters said that the strikers to kill him at the first opportunity.
 The letters have been turned over to the postal authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
TERRIFIC RAIN
 FALLS IN NEW YORK

New York, August 26-A terrific down. pour of rain, lasting more than "A hours and attended by the codest August wealth CT New York has experienced for g years, was responsible for two deaths to- day and great property damage More than three inches of rain fell and the thermometer registered as low as 56 de- grees. The gale during the night tore up trees and levelled field crops in the vicinity of New York. Those who met death were John Lynch, who drowned in a sewer; an unidentified cripple who perished from ex- posture in an East Side alleyway.
 Several buildings in course of construc- ton collapsed when their foundations be- came inundated. At Fire Island the Surf hotel sank several inches and part of the building fell. Miss Oakley, daughter of the proprietor, was injured by falling plaster, but the guests escaped injury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
A Timely Suggestion.

''rhe action of Mayor Ward in hay ing plaeards placed in and at the en- trance of the subway at the Terminal station, instructing pedestrians not to cross the driveway under the Terminal is timely and one which citizens may well heed, it seems to me, = said a citizen yesterday.
 q have on several occasions seen gath erings of little children at the entrance of the subway and have no doubt that, as the Mayor states, that they go down into the underground passageway to make their playhouses.
 ''The subway is none too we'll lighted and automobiles as a rule take squirt in running through the tunnel These two facts make crossing the driveway under the station very dangerous, and citizens should observe the Mayors warn ing and help other people to observe it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
PYTHiANS TO MEET.
Sixth Sem-AnnuaI Convention of the
 Eighth District.


 Union Springs, August 26.-(special J. The sixth semi-annual convention of the Eighth district Knights of Pythias will convene here Thursday, and the follow ing programme has been arranged: Morning session, (public), opera house, 10:3O
 Music, orchestra.
 Prayer.
 Welcome on behalf of city, L. M. Nose ly, mayor.
 Response, pr. H. T. McKinnon, Troy. Quartet
 Welcome on behalf of Bullock lodge. No 106, F. F. Miles.
 Response. Leon McCord Montgomery. Adjournment to Fosters grove for bar becue rendered by local lodge. Secret session, afternoon, 3 o'clock Opening by Bullock lodge. Introduction of Deputy Grand Chan cellor Sidney H. Blann, Troy, by Ben iamin A Taylor, Montgomery. Enrolment of delegates Exemplihcation of secret work, Grand Chancellor T. D. Sanford Election of officers.
 Evening session (public), S:30 o'clock. Prayer.
 Address. "social Side of Pythianism, D J. Lee Holloway, Montgomery. Male quartet
 Address, Good of the Order,' Frank w. Lull. Wetumpka.
 Orchestra.
 Address, Moral Force of Pythiansm, Grand Chancellor T. D. Sanford Opelika. Music.
 Beautiful Pythian flags are being used in decorating by the merchants, and the town will present gala appearance to- morrow. A large crowd is expected and the homes and hearts of the people are open to the Pythans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

grouchy McCarren cannot well afford to oppose. Littleton and McCarren have long sat in one boat, and It Is be- lieyed MeCarren will stand by his friend. MT. Littleton was born in East Tennessee, where he stayed until he was ready to appear a brilliant advo- cate In the courts of the metropolis. He is an excellent stumper and alto- gether he would become an excellent standard bearer of the New York de- mocracy.
 It is difficult to measure Hughes strength and weakness. Senator Tom Platt denounees him because he pro poses to destroy the immense and hith- erto powerful republican machine. But any man Tom Platt denounces is pretty sure to have considerable independent strength, and upon this very kind of strength the friends of Hughes are building. How far it will go or how far 1t will be offset by the race-track men and by other interests that Hughes has antagonized remains to be seen. The bosses and old-time politi- cians have been whipped into line. They will vote straight, but how much work they will do is to some extent problem atical.
 The democratic state convention is to meet at Rochester on September 13, and the republican convention at Sara toga on September IA. The rest of the country is interested in both because both have a direct bearing upon the national campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
IN HO TEL LOB 1 ES
Renardina Nearo Labor.

Although negroes as a rule have de- teriorated as a labor class within the past five years. they still form a very im- portant factor in the industrial life of the Birmingham district" said an old oper- ator. "The negro is a good miner and a good furnace and coke oven hand. and if not misled by vicious white agtators, he is highly desirable member of this com- munity. High wages have made the av- craze negro a bit trifling, as compared with former times, for the simple reason that prosperity wages enabled him to earn as much by working four days as he used to earn in six days; therefore, a serious loss in productive capacity.
 "Yet, l repeat, the negro is highly de- sirable. This district needs him, and for the very reason that his labor is appre- ciated here, makes it important that he should take pride in conducting himself right. The negro's best friend n the dis triet is the large employer of labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
FATAL WRECK ON
 FRISCO RAILROAD

Springfield, Mo, August 26.-Northbound passenger train No. 2O6 on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, known as the southeastern limited, running between Birmingham, Memphis and Kansas City, was partially derailed at 7:15 this morn ing two miles north of Evansville, Mo, 20 miles from the Arkansas state line. James s. O'Neill the fireman, from Springfield, was killed. H. B. Colvin, the engineer, of Springfield, was fatally scaided, a mail clerk was probably nor tally hurt and several passengers were more or less seriously injured.
 The engine, mail and passengers cars turned over and were badly damaged. The smoker left the track but remained upright. The chair car and the Pull mans remained on the track. A tele- phone message from the scene says the accident resulted from a defective track. The dead and injured were transferred to another train and taken to Springfield. The train was due in Kansas City at 10 o'clock this morning and carried heavy list of passengers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Bar Association Busy.

Seattle, Wash. August 26.-The Ameri- can Bar association devoted today to the reports of standing committees on juris- prudence and law reforms, judicial ad- ministration and remedial procedures; le- gal education and admission to the bar; commercial law, international law, griev- ances, obituaries, law reporting and di- gesting; patents and copyright laws; in- surance laws, taxation, uniform state laws and the report of the comparative law bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Great Damage To Crops.

Charleston, s. C., August 26.-Tonight's report from Florence tells of serious trou- damage to crops and rivers rising. Che- raw reports the old county bridge on Pee Dee river having floated away, demolish- ing Society Hill s. C., bridge and damag- ing seriously the Coast Line bridge at Robbins. Aiken reports one railroad bridge and one wagon bridge on the Savannah river down, others under water and un- dergoing strain. Augusta streets under water, considerable damage. wateree river at Camden rising, estimated fl feet, heavy damages to planters and railroads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
WARSHIPS LEAVE
 HOSTS AT SYDNEY

Sydney New South Wales, August 27.- The fleet of American battleships sailed from this port this morning bound for Melbourne. The sky was cloudless, the sun was warm, and only moderate sea was running At 8 a. m. the flagship Connecticut weighed anchor and led the warships in single line out past the sloping shores of the harbor, which were crowded with thousands of persons who had gathered to bid the fleet farewell. The Connecticut cleared the heats at $40 and the last battleship some 20 minutes later. Then followed the Glacier, the Panther and the Ajax. mile outside they turned to the south and at speed of ten knots soon disappeared.
 Sydney has given of her best to make the stay of the Americans in this port a memorable one. For six days the off cers and men were feted and entertained in every conceivable manner and not one untoward incident occurred to mar this notable event in Sydney's history. Speak ing of the visit the Sydney Herald says:
 ''The American fleets visit has enabled us to realize the meaning of a sea power. Now that the bond has been formed and a wider outlook obtained with the same blood in our veins, the result is bound to be helpful. It has been good to get closer to America, and to know that Australia has been re-discovered."
 The Telegraph says: 'The visit is of historical significance and of great inn portance to the relations between the two countries, based upon common po- litical aspirations and ties. The mems conduct has been admjrable. Sydney never had such week. and the high note of enthusiasm was sustained. The British colonial feels a fraternal pride in the progress of the great republic, and a strong sympathy in every situation where American interests are concerned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Sometimes a man who has a nicely curled mustache can make a living in spite of it.
 A girl is usually very innocent unless she's ashamed to mention the things she walks with.
 The more you talk to a man about him. self the more he thinks you have almost as much brains as he has.
 What a man likes about betting on horse races is he knows everybody will think he's a fool unless he should win.
 There is hardly aqy game more enjoy able to man thap billiards, because there are so many thugs about it he can blame for the way he M5Uk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Politics In New York

It has been fully determined in the inner councils of the republican party that an acceptance of another term of Hughes is inevitable. The machine politician Is not pleased with the situa- ton. but the machine politician always bows to the inevitable and proceeds to look pleasant.
 On the other side Martin w. Little ton of Brooklyn is the more probable nominee. He is . man whom the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Made Good.

'T travel all over Jefferson county selling cigars" said the representative of a large jobbing house, and it is a noteworthy fact that my trade has been little affected by business depression. For the first six months of this year l sold within 95 per cent as many cigars as sold in the corresponding period of 1907
 Since the strike I have not done quite so well. but now that the strike is prac- tically over my sales will be larger than ever. Business in the district will re- vive rapidly. The furnace companies are very busy and industrial life will be in great evidence from now until Christ mas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
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., 1908-08-27
corey,s Wife To Build Theatre.

New York; August 26-Mrs. William E. Corey, formerly Miss Mabel Gilman the comic opera singer, who has been abroad studying under Jean De Rezke, has returned to New York. When asked about her plans for the coming winter, the wife of the steel magnatae said that she had planned to build a theatre in New York and give grand opera for the benefit of charity. In addition Mrs. Corey said that she intended to produce new one-act play by an unknown au- thor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
About Persons.

Carl H. Seals has severed his connec- tion with the Traders National bank. with which institution he has held the position of cashier since the bank was launched, five years ago. MT. Seals will open an insurance agency, representing the American Surety company of New fork, and will carry a line of fire in surance. His resignation will be effect i've September L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Money Doctors comino Home.

London, August 26.-Senator Daniel of Virginia, Representatives Vreeland of New York and Overstreet of In- diana, members of the subcommittee of the national monetary commission, which has been studying the financial systems of Great Britain and France, will sail for home today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
TRYING TO FILL
 WILLIAMS SHOES

Jackson, Miss, August 26.-Practically complete returns from the democratic district yesterday, show former Represen- tative Patrick Henry of Rankin county and J. w. Collier of Warren as the two candidates who received the largest vote, and who will enter second primary to finally determine as to the party nomi- nee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
HOPE.

By Bryan Waller Proctor. Sit down, sad soul, and count The moments flying; Come, tell the sweet amount That's lost by signing. How many smiles? A score? Then laugh, and count no more. For day is dying. Lie down, sad soul, and sleep, And no more measure The flight of time, nor weep The loss of leisure; But here, by this lone stream Lie down with us and dream Of starry treasure. We dream, do thou the same, We love forever, We laugh, yet few we shame; The gentle, never, Stay then, till sorrow dies; Then hope and happy skiao Are thine forever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
LAZY

-
 LAZY "When the frost is on the punl<in and the folders in the shock And you wake Up in the morning to the loud alarum clock, It seems the richest luxury to lie stretched out in bed And let train of golden dreams go fit ting through your head, The while you just imagine that you Il never toll again And never have to hustle round and put up with the strain Of working for living in the bustle and the stir And selling both your brain and brawn
 for twenty dollars per. When the frost is on the punlxin and the
 folders in the shock That's the time poor man grumoles ana
 he feels inclined to knock, If he has to turn out early, leave his
 comfort and his sleep And rush into the city where the world
 lings moi and weep. For, there's simply no denying that the
 best time of the year To steal an extra nap or two-the reason doth appear Is along when days are cooler and the
 mornings are so fine, That a fellow hates to leave his bed be-
 fore the stroke of nipel
 TO BE SURE. "It is hard to keep a good man down." There are times when the same thing may be said of a good dinner.'
 IN THE PUBLIC EYE. "She seems to have plenty of pose." That isn't surprising. For three months out of every year she basks in the fierce light that beats upon a summer hotel"
 LINES TO A GUTTER. You've sworn to do your duty, But you don't; You say you'll quit complaining But you won't. Helrs full of good intentions Down below. They're used for sidewalk paving, As you know.
 DRAWING THE LINE. ''We want you to be our standard bear er," announced the committee. Very we'll gentlemen" answered the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
LESSON OF DEFEAT.

Oh. the way won't be so gloomy when
 you've learned to say goodbye To take your leave of buried hopes with
 clear, undaunted eye; To stand beside the grave of dreams
 where sorrow laid your heart Determined though the heavens fall, to
 make another start!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

The republican congressional cam paign committee has adopted the essay of a Harvard student for campaign use. What the undergraduate does not know is not worth knowing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Races Called of.

Readvlle Mass, August 26-The grand circuit races at the Readville track were called off today on account of a heavy rainstorm. All the events will be set over one day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

The Pennsylvania rail- ,ad has sec tion of track upon wh lh it is making with safety and surely with dispatch 100 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

The people do not rule when Joe Cannon does. Set that down as a basic fact in this campaign and after this campaign is ended also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

They're coming home from Europe now with grip-sacks well pasted over with foreign labels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

The engagement of accommodation at Washington for the Taft inaugura- tion is counting of chickens that are not matched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

The New York republican politicians having accepted Hughes, are now en- gagged in the task of looking pleasant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

Another republican of the modern sort has been disclosed in Senator Arkeny of Washington. He could have given Senator Burton of Kansas cards and spades and beaten him at the game.