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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
TROUBLE BREWING
 IN VENEZUELA

Washington, November 2O.-Revolution- ary movements in Venezuela, reports re- garding which have come by way of Will lemstadt, are causing no surprise in diplo- matic circles
 It is said there is probably not any specific reason for fresh outbreaks, but there Is chronic disposition of the dis contented element to foment trouble for the government. Diplomats here say the revolutionists will benefit from the latest action of Holland in revolling the proto- col in 1894 with Venezuela, by which the former government agreed to prevent the harbor of Curacao being made the head quarters for any shipment of arms and ammunition for Venezuela. This prohibi- tion was of great assistance to the Vene- zuela government as it practically guar anteed the neutrality of Curacao.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
servian Prince Insulted.

Belgrade, Servia, November 20.-A chance meeting at the entrance of the palace today between Grown Prince George and the Austro-Hungarian min ister Count F'orgach, led to an awkward incident of which more is expected to be heard. Count Forgach, whether inten- tionally or not, omitted to greet Prince George. The face of the heir-apparent to the Servian throne flushed and he said with some wrath: Perhaps you do not recognize me, count?" Count Forgach turned and rendered his excuses, but the crown prince, without word, wheeled on his heel ignoring the minister's apol- ogies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
JIM FOX TO HEAD
 COLUMBUS TEAM

Atlanta, November O.-(Speciai)-Man- ager Billy Smith of the Atlanta baseball team tonight announced that negotia- tions had been practically completed by which First Baseman Jim Fox of the local club would go to the Columbus South Atlantic league team as manager. Sew eral other trades for Fox have been con- sidered but Columbus has the call, since Smith wishes to give his protege the best chance baseball offers. Fox is a clever fielder but his hitting was some what off par last year. He ought to make the Sally league team a most de- sirabl man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Her Husbands Pockets

A wife in Washington went through the pockets of her husband while asleep. She found in them s14, which she took. When he awoke he threat ened to knock her head off. Becoming alarmed because Of his threats she lodged complaint against her husband, and ne was arrested. When he was brought before the judge the facts were brought out.
 The judge held that the privilege of going through her own husbands pock- cts is q prerogative of woman which she may lawfully exercise at any time. The husband was put under bond to keep the peace. The court told the husband that he had been married long enough to know that a woman has some rights.
 This settles a mooted question in or out of Washington. Asleep or awake, drunk o. sober, wife has right to go through her husbands pockets, and to gather therefrom all the spells she pleases. She has long been accus- toned to do this, but never until now did she have the law and the court on her side. The common law and all other kinds of law are behind her now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

City Court Judge c. c. Nesmith holds that the special act of the legislature rel alive to the franchise tax on foreign cor porations is valid and has accordingly rendered a judgment in favor of the re- spondent in the case of the Southern Rail way company ys. Probate Judge $. E. Greene.
 It will be recalled that after the passage of the special act, the railroads or the state made charges of discriminatlon against foreign corporations, and most or them paid the tax imposed in order to re- tain their franchise, but paid under pro- test. The Southern railroad paid it's tax. s22.OoO, to the state through the probate fudge of Jefferson county. at the same time entering protest and filing suit Tor the recovery of the amount paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Democratic Clubs Maintained.

New York, November 20.-Col. William c. Liller, chairman of the National League of Democratic clubs, in a state ment tonight regarding his call for a meeting of representatives of all the Bry- an clubs and democratic organizations throughout the country at Washington December 8, and 10, next, said that it is the purpose of the league to maintain the organization now existing and to strengthen the league so as to eliminate the work of reorganization at the begin ming of each campaign. Colonel Liller said that the organization Of the clubs will be pushed everywhere from now on,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Business Improvement.

Every branch of business has shown signs of improvement within the past two weeks,' said L. N. Townes of Kan sas City. 'I was in New York a few days ago and everybody I met talked buoyantly of business and in the west conditions are exceptionally good.
 Tn some manufacturing sections the ef- feet of the business improvement has not yet been felt in the pay rolls but early in the new year money will cir culate more freely than 1t has done in IS months past The year 1909 promises to be record breaking in prosperity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
peIiahtfuI Receptlon.

The new and spacious parish house of the Episcopal Church of the Advent was the scene of a charming reception in honor of the rector, the Rev. Dr. w. E Evans, and Mrs. Evans Rufus N Rhodes was master of ceremonies and felicitous addresses were made by R. H, Pearson, Dr. Evans, the Rev. Dr, J. W Stagg, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the Rev. Dr. Beard Re treatments were served and a beautiful musical programme, was rendered.
 The parish house is a handsome build ing, standing in the rear of the church and fronting on Sixth avenue. It is ad- mirably appointed for Sunday school social gatherings. lectures, musicales ano parish meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
From the New York Times.

T
 @ ENCOURAGEMENT of the resisna- p0 tion of James Gayley as first vice ( . president of the United States Steel corporation was made yesterday by President w. E. Corey of the corporation in the following brief statement:
 MT James Gayley, first vice president. today rendered his resignation, which will be accepted. He has advised us that he wishes to retire from active business; he has contemplated doing this for some time, and by resigning now gives time to complete organization for the beginning of the new year"
 In further explanation of MT Gayley's retirement it was said that for some time his health had been such as to move him to withdraw from active participation in Steel affairs. Reports that this step was brought about or hastened by differences of opinion in the Steel corporation over the Hill orc land lease, or by more per sonal matters, were described $ entirely unfounded.
 President Corey declared the sole reason for the resignation was MT. Gayley's de- sire to retire from business.
 MT. Gayley has been looked upon both in this country and in Europe as one of the foremost authorities on steel and iron. After graduating from Lafayette college in 1876 as a mechanical engineer he went to the Crane Iron works as chemist and later to the Missouri Furnace company in the same capacity, although in a short time he had risen to the posi- ton of superintendent of the Missouri company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Plot to SmuqqIe Opium.

Manila, November 2O-Evidences of an extensive plot to smuggle opium here from China have been discovered A fortnight ago workmen employed on the military buildings at Camp Stozenberg discovered a quantity of opium concealed in cement which had been shipped from Hong Kong. Workmen engaged yester- day on the Manila forts opened a sup posed barrel of cement and found 1t to be half full of opium. The opium has been turned over to the customs officials and the government is now Investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Old Army Scout Dead.

Mount Vernon, N. Y, November 2o.- Col. J. c. Babcock, who was one of the principal scouts for the army of the Po- tomac during the civil war. died at his home here today. Colonel Babcock was 72 years of age. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted at Chicago in the Sturgis Rifles He was later assigned to the se- cret service of the army under Major All len and it was he who discovered General Gettysburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
kentucky's Official Vote.

Frankfort, Ky, November 20.-The tab ulation of the official vote in the recent presidential election in Kentucky of all the counties except Johnson, in which the unofficial figures are used, shows that the combined vote of all the tickets ex- cept the democratic is 246, ,46O, while the Bryan vote is 244,6SS, making Bryan just 1772 short of having a majority vote in the state. His plurality over Tafts vote alone, however, will be about SS74
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 A woman's idea of logic Is reasoning out something wrong when you might guess it right.
 Being an optimist is hoping you are go- ing to make a fortune when you know you will lose your last cent
 The reason for a woman wearing low shoes has nothing to do with the weather, but the stockings she has on.
 The meanest trick man thinks you can play on him is to make money following his advice which he didn't follow him self.
 It's very romantic for girl to be riding in carriage and think what if somebody should jump in and carry her off in broad daylight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
New orIeans Inyitea Taft.

New Orleans, November 20.--An Invita- tion was tonight extended Presdent-elect Taft to visit New Orleans in the event of his making a trip to Cuba next Febru- ary to witness the Inauguration of the islands new government. Judge Taft will be urged to go to Havana via New Or leans The invitation was sent by wire tonight and New Orleans committee will wait upon Judge Taft and urge that he accept when he attends the National Rivers and Harbors congress in Wash ington next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Nesmifh Holds Franchise
 Corporation Tax Valid

The case came up before Judge Nesmith last Tuesday at an unexpected time and few people knew of It's trial. The de- murrers to the bill of complaint were sus- tained and Judge Nesmith rendered 8 judgment in favor of the respondent, Judge Greene, holding the act imposing the tax valid.
 It will be remembered that Judge Sayre made the same ruling in two similar cases heard in the city court of Montgomery some time ago.
 The case is the source of considerable interest by way of the opposition the rail- roads have shown to the payment of the franchise tax. It is considered not at all improbable that the cases will be carried to the supreme court of the United States before they have been done with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Bryan In Mexico.

Laredo, Tex, November 2o.--William J. Bryan reached this city late today en route to Monterey, Mex. MT. and Mrs. Bryan were welcomed in this city by rep- resentative citizens and at Nuevo Lareo9 they were extended every courtesy by the customs officials. Mir Bryan plans to spend 10 days in Monterey, after which he will leave for short hunting trip along the lower Rio Grande, thence visit ing Austin and Galveston, and will then return to his Nebraska home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
SONG.

By Christina Rossett. When I am dead, my dearest,
 Sing no sad songs for me; Plant thou no roses at my head
 Nor shady cypress tree; Be the green grass above. me
 With showers and dewdrops wet; And if thou wilt, remember,
 And if thou wilt, forget. I shall not see the shadows,
 shall not feel the rain; I shall not hear the nightingale
 Sing on, as if in pain; And dreaming through the twilight That doth not rise or set, Haply I may remember,
 And haply may forget.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
courtmartial on the Fleet.

Manila, November 20.-A courtmartial, with Rear Admiral Seton Schroeder as president, and Major Williams as judge advocate, convened on the battleship Louisiana today for the purpose of trying Lieutenant Commander Jewell of the Louisiana and Lieutenant Bowers of the Rhode Island, on charges of personal mis- conduct during the visit of the fleet to Japan Lieutenant Commander Jewell will be tried first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Insnect Properties.

Huntsville November 20.--(Special) J. President John w. Thomas Of the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis raii- way and Gordon Hicks, superintendent of the Huntsville and Fayetteville de visions, spent yesterday in Huntsville in- specting the properties of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
TeIephone In Railway Service.

Chicago. November 2O.-The American Railway association today announced that it had officially approved of the substitu- ton of telephone for the telegraph for the blocking and dispatching of trains. The association declares that the telephone has many advantages over the telegraph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
pistilIery Saved From Fire.

Louisville, Ky, November 20.-Decisive action by the employees of the Melwood Distillery company saved one of the larg- est distilleries in the world from destruc- ton by fire this afternoon. As it was, fire destroyed the cattle pens, entailing a loss of $2O,000. Several employees were in jured while trying to close the windows of the warehouses, which were on fire several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Abe Craft In Jail.

Anniston, November 20.-(Special. )-His safety being in jeopardy in his home community, Abe Craft, young white man of Beat 1T, was brought to the coun- ty jail today by Constable c. w. Weeks and incarcerated under a charge of crim- inal assault. Craft waived examination before Judge Crook this afternoon and says he will make bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Judqe Gary Arranaes Dinner.

New York; November 2O.-Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel corporation. has issued invitations for a dinner in this city on December 1. Judge Gary says there is no warrant for the re- port that the dinner will result in any inn mediate change in the existing price schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Hattesburg News: The Birmingham Age-Herald calls attention to the fact that the upward trend in trade and in dustries is already well started, and that the entire country is now on the road to permanent prosperity.
 Business men had been waiting for the cessation of political distractions and as soon as they were ended they began to buy goods, to secure plans for new build . ings, to buy raw materials, to order cars, and to set in motion the various wheels of business as well as of industries All lines Of business share in the feeling of confidence that spread over the country almost as if by magic as soon as the ballots had been cast.
 The country wants no booms, no specu- lative activities in the exchanges or else where. It wants instead steady up ward course of business due to mutual confidence and an improved and improv- ing situation. A boom this winter would be extremely undesirable, and it would in itself create distrust. Nothing of that na- ture is anticipated, but a steady return to or toward normal conditions is antici- pated-is in fact, well started and seems to be well assured.
 The panic of October 1907, was one of the worst this country has ever experi- enced, and the speedy manner in which it is passing away is matter of general con- graduation. Fine crops are leaving in the hands of southern and western farmers enet money which is finding ways to the channels of trade. When farmers have surplus money they are pertty sure to order goods of some sort. or to put up ad- ditionai buildings, or to buy additional stock. The chief product of the south is rising in value, and this section bids fair to share in the business development of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Franklin Times: Big Birmingham is seriously discussing the problem of getting more water.
 Knoxville Sentinel: It is said that S2.- 00O,OOO will be spent ia improving the steel plant at Ensley Ala. II is to be hoped that these improvements will be followed by a more liberal treatment of Birming- ham by the Steel trust and that prices will no longer be made exclusively at Pittsburg.
 Attalla Herald: Birmingham they say is worrying over the insufficieney of her water supply and it is reported that she is being plentifully supplied with something else to drink. We knew they were short on water down there, but we did not know that the water supply was getting as short as that
 Mobile Register: [. M. Duncan, meat and milk inspector of the city of Bir- mingham, has made his annual report to that city. from which we learn that he condemned and tanked 5OS5 pounds of meat as being unfit for food, some being calves too young, and the greater portion being diseased. This furnishes an excel lent illustration of the value of a system of efficient inspection to a city. But for the action of the officer, there is no doubt that the greater portion, if not all of the condemned meat would have been sold to consumers, and eaten, with what damage to individual health no one can say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The landscape is white with snow north of the Ohio and the Potomac, and an old-fashioned winter is endeavoring to become an established feature up there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Washington again wishes it had a place fit to hold the inevitable inau- guration ball in, but it has not, and it never will have one unless the govern ment builds it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Patrick, the life term man, is never disheartened by failures, and he will yet regain the ground lost in the recent decision of the United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Chinatown does not mourn the recent deaths in the Manchu dynasty. Its population comes from Canton or south of it, and they are to a man opposed to the Manchu crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The second Cuban republic will be begun in January, and some bets have been made that it will not be in exist ence on the succeeding New Years Dou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

When the Duke of the Abruzzi really does propose Miss Elkins surely will not nave the nerve to say, This is so SuddeL."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The horse loses a good friend when MT. Roosevelt retires from the White House, and the auto gains one when MT. Taft comes in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

It never rains but it pours Tom Platt is to be turned out of his express company as we'll as the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The fleet in the Far East is just where it is needed in these days of change in the vast Chinese empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Clover Leaf Shonts has a little duke in his family, and in this respect he has Hartman beaten a full block.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
A DELEGATE SITUATION.

lA JI4I1IN@N ID pr ' 1A T iN-N' q believe I'll ask that chap over there if he knows what the word frazzle' means"
 Don't do it." And why not?" "That fellow is poet and he may think you are referring to the fringe on his trousers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
A COWARD

A COWARD. The pistol toter roams the streets With murder in his eye, And when he shoots is apt to kill A woman passing by. Unarmed, the chances are a child Could keep him on the run: 'Tis plain to see he's only brave Because he wears gun.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
TT SURELY WOULD.

"A Los Angeles man wants a divorce from his wife because she washed the children with gasoline
 Poor little dears! I imagine it would be rather dangerous to set them aflre with a shngle."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The farmer reads how he is to be uplifted. but he fails to feel his feet leavine the soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Secretary Root continues to hammer on the Manchurian door, and doubtless he will succeed in opening it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Secretary Root continues to hammer on the Manchurian door, and doubtless he will succeed in opening it. The farmer reads how he is to be uplifted, but he fails to feel his feet leaving the soil. Count Castellane wants his children provided a good slice of Gould money goes with them.
  The Kaiser would just now no doubt be glad to join MT. Roosevelt in Dark est Africa.
 ----.s.---.--- Uncle Joe Cannon is also opposed to the establishment of postal savings banks.
 Hisgen got but B votes in all Kan sas He is the tailender of the cam paign.
  The Ice King is in the cooler, and he considers it superhuous impertinence. Senator Elllns may yet be unable to recall the name Abruzzi.
  The stolen automobile never wanders back to it's own garage.
  Theodore will become our President Dowager in Africa.
  Wilhelm took his BeuloW medicine like a little man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
ON A VISIT.

Little Bobby's face is dirty Mothers gone away Lunch is late-'tis now thirty Mothers gone away.
 Fathers in a study brown. Thinks he'll take his meals in town, Everything is upside down Mothers gone away,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Count Castellane wants his children provided good slice of Gould money goes with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.

A OBIIIf1I T M ID IANEl. "There goes a man who takes homo a package every night" Rum sort, I would say!" No. it isn't the rum sort, either. It's a package of candy for the children.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

GOOD RADIANCE. Today, away in corners drear , The Teddy bears are sleeping; And though you listen long, you'll hear No sound of fitful weeping
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The Kaiser would just now no doubt be glad 10 join Mir Roosevelt in Dark est Africa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Austin Statesman: The Birmingham Age-Herald sounds the praise of the noble women of the Confectionery in prose that is sweeter than song. It says: ''The wives and daughters of the men who fought for the Confederacy were true heroines and their undying loyalty to the cause and their tender and helpful service in those trying days stimulated the valiant legions as nothing else could. Ancient history re- veals no such glorious womanly achieve ments as are chronicled by the historic graphers of the Lost Cause or as may be remembered and visualized by tl,e vet erans still living'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
EVIDENT
A GOOD RADIANCE.

"Does he use profane language?" Well, he has an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

and tells what happened at a dance Listen to him:
 A CRUEL QUERY. It happened at the dance, The gilded youth Launched forth an angry glance At her, forsooth. She may have meant well, but Twas not polite. For she a question put Disturbing quite. What made the young man mad? The pretty wag Asked sweetly if he had A powder rag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Uncle Joe Cannon is also opposed to the establishment of postal savings banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Hisgen got but B votes in all Kan sas. He is the tailender of the cam paign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Senator Elkins may yet be unable to recall the name Abruzzi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Wilhelm took his BeuloW medicine like a little man.