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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

a single 24 hours all evidence of their lit erary success had disappeared and they were riding a freight train to more hospitable climate.
 Another instance showing that the tramp is not without literary tastes was an experience of Josiah Flynt's. He wrote an article for the Century on the hobo and got letters from tramps from all over the country He says the best criticism on his article came from a hobo in Texas.
 Perhaps the most interesting study of the tramp world is the freemasonry of the road There are signs to be seen here and there, meaningless to the ordinary citi- zen. but full of significance to the tramp. They tell of a hostile town, or of q friendly farm house, and other such vital things and no matter where a tramp comes from, he does not fail to read them arlght
 The average tramp has an aversion to work that is really surprising. There is in Philadelphia Wayfarers' lodge, whose table is as good in it's way as Delmonlco $ and Sherry's are in theirs. Money IS not needed to purchase the comforts or tnls well-provided place. They may be had for only few hours work at saving wood But the place is not at all popular with the yagrant class. It is the saving wood that makes it unpopular as stopping place. The University of Pennsylvania has been assisting in some work In the study of tramp life at the Wayfarers lodge and elsewhere in Philadelphia. One of the things that is desired in this con- nection is a census of the tramps or the country.
 Massachusetts is about the only state that has any accurate figures. There never has been a time when the SUI dents of the tramp evil were so aroused over it's seriousness as they are today, and they believe that federal census or tramps would rivet the attention of the country upon the evil and help to bring about it's extermination. A national law, under the right of Congress to regulate railroads, has been proposed to Keep tramps off ofs the rights of way It has been pointed out by some, in turn. that there is already law to keep them off of trains. and that if they were to be arrested and tried for accept ing free transportation under the anti pass clause of the rate law, the trouble would be solved in that direction. It is to be said ttat tEe great body or the tramp population is not truly crim- inal The "yegg men" constitute the really criminal class of the genus hopo. Every crime in the category has been committed by them. their favorlte worN heinz the robbing of railroad offices ana postofices. Recently the robberies or postoffices grew so serious that the post office department had to make frlehus with some of these ''yegg men and pay them handsomely for information that would help the government to bring the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
MADAME GOULD IS
 NOT YET MARRIED

Paris, March S.-(Special Cable.)-The sensational story published by the Cri de Paris today, to the effect that Mme Anna Gould, and Prince Hele de Sagan had been married in little village across the German border, is absolutely denied by friends of the former Countess Boni de Castellane, who remains in seclusion and denies herself to all callers. Mem bers of the Castellane family who were seen today also pronounced the story ridiculous.
 One of Mime. Gould's friends quotes her as saying a few days ago, in reply to question as to the truth of report that she intended to marry her former husbands cousin in order to re- gain her place in society:
 When l want to enter a house, I do not creep in through the kitchen when I can enter by the front door,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Arizona"

The coming of Hollis E. Cooley's Ameri- can play Arizona" to the Bijou tonight, will be marked as a red letter engage ment by theatregoers who will have wit messed performances of this excellent play in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Wash ington or Chicago. New York critics have unanimously declared that it is the best play which Augustus Thomas, author of Alabama" and Tn Missouri has yet given to the stage. AS the title indicates, Arizona" has its scenes in the picturesque territory. It. is by no means wild and wooly'' meo- drama, although it is replete with stir ring acting and embraces one tragic cli- max which would probably claim melo- dramatic classification were it not relieved by a background of unctuous humor and picturesque romance. An exquisite scenic uroduction is promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
"WoodIand."

"Woodland,' as delightful a thetrical offering as ever bid for the patronage of the amusement loving public will, be seen here at the Jefferson theatre next Sat urday matinee and night. "Woodland'
 will be found to be the kind of musical
 extravaganza that people enjoy hear ing more than once. It never loses it's charm, its freshness or its decided novel, ty. No matter how many times one may
 listen to the music, the wit or the humor, a second visit will always reveal some hidden charm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
"The Blue Moon."

James T. Powers, supported by an ex- traordinary cast and chorus will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night in the English musical success, 'The Blue Moon." Harold Ellis, Percy Green back, Paul Rubins and Howard Talbot were the original collaborators, but as the musical comedy was Americanized for the New York Casino, where it ran for a year with MT. Powers, others have since had a hand in it. The final result is a show of a familiar kind, the scene being laid in Burmah The Blue Moon Is the poetical name given to a Burmese girl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
coburn,s Greater Minstrels.

The J. A. Coburn minstrels, formerly known as the Barlow minstrels. come to the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night for two performances. In changing the name announcement is made that Manager Coburn was forced to adopt this method to protect his own and his patrons, interests from the inferior com panies who have adopted titles some- what similar to the original Great Bar low company, of which he has been owner for the past ten years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Tomorrow-congress of Mothers.
PhiIadeIphia-Savannah Race.

Richmond, Va, March S.-The Pullman and Studebaker motor cars, racing from Philadelphia to Savannah will reach Richmond tonight some time after mid- night, after having consumed three days in travelling 100 miles over the bad coun- trv roads between Washington and this city. Both cars have been hauled py -four-horse teams a great part or the Jour , ney. At il o'clock tonight the cars had possed through Ashland, which is 16 miles from Richmond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
 PRICE OF HUMAN LIFE
Garden Implements

Jackson, Ky. March S.-In the trial of John Abner, charged with complicity in the murder of James Coclrill, Asbury Spicer yesterday testified that he under stood that John Smith received $109 for killing Coclrill, as that was the price he received for the murder of B. D. Cox Asked by Judge Hench if that was his regular price for killing men, he eleetri- fled his hearers with the reply:
 That was what Judge Hargis paid. :"
 Mortimer Forbes swore that he was standing on Main street near the Craw- ford building when the shooting occurred, and saw Curtis Jett, John Smith and John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Isabel IrVinu,

Theatregoers are to have a treat from all accounts when Miss Isabel Irving and her company of New York players put in their appearance at the Jeffer
 son Wednesday night with the New York success, Susan in Search of a Illus
 band" The play is one of the number that Miss Eleanor Robson presented with unvarying success at the Liberty thea tre during her Metropolitan season, and in this instance Miss Irving, who appeared in the New York presentation, is support ed by an extraordinary company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

offenders to book. Congress is not dis posed to look favorably on the proposi- tion to pay these people for informa- ton.
 The tramp has many names. All or those in America are familiar. though none of them are synonomous to the ln- itiated In England he is the sturdy beggar" In France he is the ''vagabond- In Germany he is known as the "chaus- eegrabentapirirer." But wherever he is, he is a burden on society, and indis- criminate giving is said by all who have studied the matter well to be more than any other one thing responsible for his existence. He IS afflicted with the wan derlust" He usually acquires 1t in youth. Child labor is claimed by many to be re- sponsible for the nonconquerable dislike Of work with which thousands of hoboes are afflicted They claim that the endless grind of their factory days has made vas- rants for life of thousands.
 Tonoorrov-Coneress of Mothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
At the Gayety.

The Gayety will have this week a. bright extravaganza presented by the Phil Sheridan City Sports company. Press notices concede it to be one of the best equipped light extravaganzas on the pop ular priced circuits. The company is composed of several comedians, number of excellent vaudeville artists, and the chorus is made up of a score of dancers who in addition to attractiveness of faces and figures are talented as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Luck Brinus Misfortune.

Cincinnati March S.-(Special.) )-Mabel Nigman's good luck was her fatal mis- fortune. Mabel is II years old. Late yesterday afternoon she was playing around her home when she found a penny. She rushed across the street to buy some candy and was hurrying back to divide 1t with the other children when an express wagon almost ran over her She jumped out of the way of the wagon and was struck by a trolley car. The front wheels of the car crushed the little body horribly. The little girl was taken to the hospital, where 1t is said she cannot live
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Railroad Fireman Killed.

Hattiesburg. Miss, March S.-WilI Rose- huck. fireman on the Lyndon Lumber company's railroad, was shot and Killed at New Augusta early today by Joe beii. Bell was aroused by a noise in his yard' and seeing man apparently trying to braals into his chicken house. hailed him. Instead of replying the man ran, where unon Hell fired at him. Later RosepucNs ,bodv was found in the yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

Abner in the upper windows of the court house shooting at Cockrill. John Smith, indicted for the same offense, testified that on the night before the killing he and Abner came to Jackson and had a consultation with Judge Hargis and others, and that it was arranged that ho and Abner should sleep in the back room of the court house that night, as Cockrilt was coming to Jackson the next day. Smith said that all went to the windows the next day when Curt Jett came to the court house, and when Cockrill ap- peared Jett and Abner began shooting.
 The witness admitted he himself had shot at Cockrill, though not to hit him. He received $S5 and pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM
March 9, 1891:

MATCH y, ISyI.
 The experimental crossing on twentieth street has proven a failure, and the street force has replaced the old wooden cross ing
 It is announced that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will erect q large three-story building at Morris ave- nue and Nineteenth street for the use of the Southern Express company The Louisville and Nashville will use the third floor for offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

mated an even greater amount was used Tor automobile and carriage wheels, axle caps, gears, aXles poles, single trees and neck yokes, and it is figured that at the present rate of cutting the supply will last about 15 years
 Reports are made from time to time of the discovery of suitable Substitutes for hickory in foreign countries. The two woods which come nearest to having the quility of the hickory seem to be one of the eucalyptus and the crowfoot elm, both of Australia. Only time will tell whether these woods will prove satisfdc- tory substitutes. In the meanwhile Amer ican hickory users will be obliged to con- serve the present supply and take steps to guarantee a future supply by encourage ing private planting of the tree, whose wood is becoming more precious each year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
 COMMISSIONER RESIGNS,
Dlspensary Men Will Act as Re-
 ceivers.

Columbia, s. C., March S-B. F. Ar thur of Union, one of the receivers appointed by Judge Pritchard for the dispensary funds, tonight telegraph ed to the governor his resignation from the dispensary winding-up commission. Governor Ansel has accepted his resig- nation.
 MT. c. K. Henderson of Aiken, an other member of the commission, who has also been named as one of the receivers, when interviewed tonight stated that he had not yet received any official notification of his appointment, but said he would resign from the com mission as soon as he received formal notification from Judge Pritchard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
March g, 1902:

In a report to the board of education pr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent Of the Birmingham public schools, calls atten- ton to the great need of a High school building to accommodate the rapidly in creasing demand for accommodation in this department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
DON'T MISS IT.!

Greatest auction on record. Unredeemed pledges. Colo rado Loan Co.,, 120 North 20th street. Starts this morning 10:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
uoweIIs Visits the King.

Rome March S-King Victor Emanuel today received in private audience Wili' jam Dean Howels, the American novel; ist. entertaining him, in most cordial manner for. half an hour. The King was deeply interested in the presidential campaign in the United States and the cruise of the American fleet to the Pa- cific.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money 1T It ralis to cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on each box 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

AUCTION s4O,OOO STOCK! Colorado Loan O., 120 North 20th street; starts 1O:3O this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Practical Results.

Such practical results as are given Tn the report, which a letter to the forest service at Washington will secure free for any one who wishes it, show conclusive ly the value of such studies in solving problems connected with the grading of stock, the utilizing of new for old woods, and the conserving of our future supply of timber. The supply of good hickory in the United States is known to be very limited. The cut last year for lumber was little less than 150,00O.000 feet. and it is esti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

We are still in the business. If you have any houses for rent, list them with us and we will secure you good tenants.
 T. l.. ANGLIN & CO.,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
FUTURE SUPPLY
 OF HICKORY WOOD

Washington, March disqualification mobile and carriage manufacturers along with the men of the allied vehicle indus- tries are giving very serious cansidera- ton to the question of the future supply Of hickory timber. This wood. which IS one of the most important of all woods. since no satisfactory substitute for it has been found, plays a more important part among the commercial timbers than many people realize.
 For automobile and carriage wheels. where strength, toughness and resiliency are essential qualities. nc other wood has been found in this country that will take the place of hickory. Manufacturers say that no steel or wire spoke has yet been found that will withstand the wear and tear of the hickory spoke, and for this reason the welfare of the vehicle industry seems dependent upon the conservation of the hickory supply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Uses of Hickory.

Three of the largest associations of biek- ory users in the country, the National Wagon Manufacturers Association of America, the Carriage Builders National association and the National Hickory as- sociation, have completed a series of CO., operative tests with the United States for est service and the trade considers the results highly inportant. The tests cov- cred close study of the properties of different woods used in vehicles and i'm : plements, supplemented by mechanical tests to ascertain the relative strength of different woods and different forms of construction and to test the accuracy of the present system of grading.
 In report of the tests made by IT. E. Holroyd, forest assistant and II. S. Betts. engineer in timber tests, of the forest service, the fact is brought out that there Is an error of over 50 per cent in the grading of vehicle stock due largely to the prejudice of the manufacturers against the use of red hickory. It is shown that in clear stock, weight for weight, the red hickory is as strong as the white By bringing this fact to the attention of the manufacturers. 1t is hoped that much or the hickory which was formerly left as waste in the woods will be utilized by the trade and thus prolong the rapidly dis appearing supply of hickory.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-03-17

Cd 70 very large and sppreciative au-
dfence:
instrumental Music--Mrs Emmett
George.
song--"Tm Such Naughty Kid'--.
Master Wayne Glider.
Instrumental Mpsic---Mrs. Cobb.
Vocal Observation-Disclosures Taylor.
Cobb ana George. and Miss Lucille skin
mar.
instrumental Duet--Mesdanes Cobb
and George.
Instrumental Music--Miss Bessie Me-
Coy.
Coon song-Master webb ana littls
Miss Nellie Mccoy.
Thirty Minutes in Minstreisy--Mrs
Burnett. Misses Bertha Cooper. Donnie
Ben Glider. Val Mccoy. Ethel Gregory
and Master Wayne Glider.
Vocal Observation-Disclosures Taylor,
Cobb and George and Miss Lucille Skin
ner.
The closing exercises OF the Linden
High School win be held during the
week commencing May H. The COM
mencement sermon will be preached on
Sunday, May IL. and the exercises will
be conducted Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday following. The High School Is
enjoying a very successful session I'M
der Prof. A. r. jackson and his able
corps or assistants.
Mr.. Ben Mccoy Is visiting at Tampa.
Miss Lena Grayson of Selma Is visit
ing relatives in Linden.
Mrs. Lamar Matkin and children are
visiting at Rembert this week.
Miss Ethel Gregory has gone TO JEFF
ferson for an extended visit.
Hon. J.. NJ Miller Is attending the
Choctaw Circuit Court which lie in ses.
sion at Butler this week.
Mrs. Charity Springie is critically Ill
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mat
kin In the northern part of town. She
is not expected to recover.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-03-17

''Heipi Heipr'
Thts is not the CRY 81 q urown1ns
Advertiaer. who IL trying TO tunnel his
wav out from under the avalanche OF
votes which descended upon him last
Saturday and was augmented BY the
malls arriving on Sunday and Monday.
The voting on the last day OF the
contest exceeded all expectations, both
An the number of cash subscriptions re-
caived and the number Of votes cast.
SO great IL the task of recording and
tabulatinG the votes that 1t will take
a. least another day to figure out the
result, notwithstanding the fact that
the Contest Manager and his assistants
have been at work. almost steadily
night and day. since the pools closed on
Saturday evening.
There will be several great surprises
when the figures are all footed up. The
only things t1iat seems to be certain so
far as the count has progressed Is the
fact that Miss Sallie Watkins Wood has
wen the automobile by making score
not far short Of 100000 votes. She
more than doubled her score on the
last day, and as she was then consid-
cred In the lead. she appears to have
won first choice Of prizes by an over
whelming majority.
second place stiIi seems to be In
doubt although Miss Virginia Bragg
smith has finished well up toward the
5000 mark.
Mrs. John Bryan and Mrs. @. A. Ritch
appear to have finished with more than
500 900 votes each, though the count OF
their votes has not yet been finished.
It is Impossible to say at the hour OF
going to press whether either of them
has overtaken Miss Smith or not, but
Mrs. Bryan, ct least, has probably come
very near doing so.
Probably the greatest surprise of all
has been furnished by Master Ladrue
Collins, the celebrated young circuit
rider" Of Eclectic, Elmcre county. Ais,
Master Collins sent IN 100000 votes IN
one bunch. Saturday afternoon. and
he has received enough more from
other sources to make HIS gain for
the day at least 100000. He has cer-
tainly finished among the high five;
possibly as high as In second or third
place. At any rate he will come In
for very good prize, and many people
will rejoice that the brave lad has
been 30 fortunate.
The following letter from the young
"cfrcuit rider" Is given space, because
e IL full Of the sentiment that touches
the heart. Any one who reads Master
Collins farewell address viii concede
that he is a lad who is worthy of any
prize he may have won:
Eclectic. March Ii, 1903.
Dear Contest Manager am sending
you my last orders. I certainly appre-
ciate every one who has helped me
in this contest. and shall feel CRATE
full to them and IL I can ever serve
them sure will.
am glad that Hon. J. Thomas Hef-
lin helped this little country boy. II
he ever wants any thing though. g boy
as / am, shall talk for him.
I am proud, indeed, that SO many
preachers aided me. For 1t is some
thing to be proud OF. ! hope and pray
that may always live 30 as to show
them I do appreciate II.
Those unknown friends who helped
me, certainly appreciate you much.
and IL ever in, or near, our village, feel
welcome to come right in our home, and
we will be real glad to have you.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-03-17
LOOKS TO MOBILE
commERcrAL CLUE SENDS MESS
AGE no STATES ONLY PORT.
words OF Cheer Dispatched By
Telegraph To he reese =
smoker Given River and Hnr-
Dor Expert. =

That all Alabama looks and must
look TO Mobile. it's only port ana tne
outlet Of it's tremendous system Of in
land waterways. as the means OF send-
ing out to the world its products OF
Acid and forest and mine, and that MO
bile must in turn look to the other
parts of Alabama for a main supply
of the commerce 1t is to enjoy, 10 the
sentiment of telegram sent last night
by the Commercial Club Of Montgom-
cry &c Harry Pillans. Chairman OF the
"Fox SMOKER" given in Mobile last
night In honor Of John A. Fox, the
expert In river and harbor develop
ment. >.
Alabama under the direction of the
National Government. was the guest
OF honor at the smoker at which
the business men OF Mobile were hosts
Later he will come to Montgomery
Following Is o copy of the telegram
aMarch fe. 1908, Montgomery. Ala.
.sMr. Harry Pillans. Chairman FOX
Smoker, Hotel Cawthon. Mobile, Ala.
"Montgomery and all Alabama have
eyes fastened upon the business men
Of Mobile The only easy outlet OF
billions OF tons of heavy freight lying
In the hills of this state must pe
through Mobile. bringing 60 the state
wealth and to Mobile pre-eminence
for heavy tonnage along the Gulf. Up
on the vigilance and statesmanshsp
OF your seif-sacrifcing business men
depends the quick expansion OF Ala
bama to its destined greatness and In
ruence. Every inland place looks to
the men of our only port for leader
ship in the great work OF harbor and
river development.