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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
NOTED MINSTREL MAN
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
THE cabled announcement of
@ George W. Moore's death gives
him six years more of life than a
short biography of him published in the
seventies in T. Allston Browns History
of the American Stage" The dispatch
says he was 80 years old, but in this old
biography his birth date is placed on
March q, 1926; this would make him only
"a years old. AS his years were ripe in
either case he had been before the public
as an entertainer as long ago as 1871, it
would not be surprising If some of his
neighbors and friends made him out older
than he really was.
Moore was born in Mulberry street, in
this city. At II years old he was so small
that he was spoken of as a second Tom
Thumb and was dubbed 1.-The little pony"
possibly as pony edition. of General
Thumb. The name stuck to him, and
even in the days of his widest notoriety
as ans Ethiopian comedian" he was
known throughout the profession as Pony
Moore.
When IS years old he ran away from
home and Joined a travelling circus, and
for a time went from circus to circus,
later quitting the sawdust and attaching
himself to travelling theatrical COM
pany. He remained for several years at
this business and made a reputation as a
pantomimist. He was at one time with
Franconfs Hippodrome. His burnt-corls
debut was made in 1874 at the Half Way
House, in Broadway. He went to Lon
don to Join the 'Christy's" in 1853 and
stayed there for 10 years, returning here
in 1869 for visit to friends and relatives.
After several weeks he went back again
to London, and thereafter his home was
in England, although he made several
visits to this country. On one occasion
or more he came over here with his SON
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
POLAR POETRY.


Those who are reading Dr. Cooks ac-
count of his trip to the north pole have
no doubt been struck at times by his apt
phraseology. His descriptions of Arctic
sp1endor and desolation are not ambitious
flights. but they are singularly vivid at
times and often he introduces odd
metaphor. For instance, in a recent In
stallment he tells how one of his Eskimo
companions shed tears of despair and
piled little frost of sadness at his
feet.
The bard Of the Louisville Courier
Journal explains why the average news
paper poet can never hope to wear the
bays.
AN EXPLANATION.
1T may be that my poor rhyme does not
equal that Of Hood;
But he mostly took his time only wrote
when in the mood.
If you think this doesn't class with the
work turned out by Gray,
Recollect. ere on you pass, that I do this
every day.
Wordsworth strolled among the birds,
spent week upon a line;
That is why he turned out words worth
great deal more than mine
It took several months for Keats to evolve
little lay;
But have to earn the eats. have to do
this every day
Joe Cone says in the Boston Herald,
WED LIKE TO BE-
Way down in good old Alabam/
The sunny southern land which
Jes grows the cotton and the pam,
Likewise the whisky sandwich"
NEIGHBORLY WAYS.
Opportunity seldom knocks at a wom-
ans door,"
That's true; it's usually another woman
who wants to borrow something
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

ludIeu Buck Is Dead.

West Orange, NJ T., October s.-Dudley
Buck, the organist and composer, dieo
suddenly at the home OF his son here
today Mr.. Buck was 70 years old. He
composed the cantata song by 800 voices
at the opening Of the centennial at Phil
adelphia and became noted as coma
poser of pastoral MUSIC A widow TWO
sons and q daughter survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
HEAVY Sale of Concord Grapes.

1.-THE sale of grapes for wine manu-
featuring purposes" said Morris ave-
nue. produce merchant, has increased
greatly since the Inauguration of the
Fuller bill. Since the beginning of the
fall fruit season Concord grapes have
been selling with marvellous rapidity
the retail peddlers often patronizing
the produce houses to the extent of
wagon loads of the fruit.
"These peddlers, according to their
own statement, dispose of the grape
in large quantities at private resi-
dences, where they are used wholly for
the making of wine. During the past
few weeks l have disposed of over a
car load of Concord grapes.
"One proof that the grapes are used
for wine making is the fact that the
large sale is observed only with the
Concord grape, the less juicy article
from California enjoying no such popu-
larity."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

A man Is so busy using his friends he
has not time to study them
There's something about red hair that
affects womans temper even when 1t
isn't natural.
The more sweet you put into love at
the start the more it has chance to
sour before the finish.
What a man likes about celebrating
something is he could be just as enthusi-
astc If II was something else.
A woman will never tire of love even
If 1t is counterfeit; man can hardly
keep from being bored with it. even II 1t
is genuine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
Railroad Business Improving.

Samuel H. Hardwick of Washington, D..
c., passenger traffic manager of the
Southern railway, was in Birmingham
yesterday. He came up from Montgom-
cry, and left last night for the east.
Passenger traffic on the Southern is i'm
proving, said Mr.. Hardwick, but q
greater Improvement is shown in our
freight business. Prosperity is certainly
returning and the south should get its
share"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
BLACKMAN'S WORK.

From the Selma Journal.
Mr.. Blackman of the Birmingham Age
Herald is making a reputation for him
self as cartoonist just now. He is rad
zeal, though not vicious, and his work is
having telling effect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
ON THE WAY.

Ills hard to say where lies the road
That leads to Happyland;
Life holds some problems learned wights
Don't seem to understand
But IL wen just keep plodding on
And hoping for the best,
With dauntlesse purpose in our eyes
And courage IN our breast,
Wen break away from present doubts
And phantoms of despair.
And when a song swells to our lips
Well know we're getting there
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
WONDERFUL ouTPouRINo.

From the Mobile ITEM
There was wonderful outpouring of
people on Saturday night in Birmingham,
and the sentiment then and there ex-
pressed against the prohibition amend
ment will spread throughout the whole
state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Mayor Mcclellan had no desire to
undergo another recount. The one he
experienced cost over 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

I'm tired of all these problem plays
I'd like to see story
Unfolded on the stage as sweet
AS any morning glory,
Where love would be all innocence
And the hero clasp at last
A woman to his throbbing heart
Who didn't have a pasti
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
THE MARTIANs


I've often wondered bout the folk
Who may reside on Mars;
II they are. maniacs for speed
And ride in auto cars,
OF If they've pushed so far ahead
OF all we've ever done,
They've learned there's not much happi,
ness
In keeping on the run.
Now Mars must be a placid world.
Whefe VISIONS most profound
AND people know too much to fight
That others may be bound
l m sure there're no extremes in style
And no fanatics there
And Martians seorn to make a fad
OF what they eat and wear.
OF course they've outgrown politics
And brawling suffragettes
And each one lives within his means
And promptly pays his debts.
And what is more, I'm sure that life
Has been so simplifled
No Marian wears his heart away
For sake of foolish pride.
They've put the ban on useless noise.
All language must be brief.
With little need to handy words
Ger this and that belief
Ihey,ve conquered pain and mastered
And outstript vain desire
And as for piling riches I'D.
TO that they don't aspire
Iney prob'bly know just when and how
To hold themselves in check
And no one ever labors there
TIL he's a nervous wreck
I'm sure their scientists are way
Above a silly brawl
And doing limelight stunts appeals
To Martians not at all.
They prob'bly have no tenements
No filthy problem plays
ana he who writes a stupid book
A fearful forfeit pays
may be wrong, but like to think
Inc Martians are immense
Ana far more than we earthly folk
Are blessed with common sense.
COMMENT.
A Chicago preacher saws hell vii, he
bore. No one seems inclined to question
the truth OF his statement.
Inc Houston Post claims to have dis
covered a sensible democrat. We'd lilo
to have him for an exhibit at our State
Fair next week.
A man named Marmaduke Pillsburv was
swinded in New York His mama ,nust
nave sounded like an invitation to fleece
him.
After % years of happy married life a
BROOKLYN woman hit her husband with a
stove litter and knocked him silly. Onin-
Jus 90 IL
"A Nebraska woman wants a divorce be-
cause her husband has exceeded the kiss
ing limit. Before making any comment
We wee IKE TO know what is the limit for
kisses in Nebraska. In some narts oe
Alabama kissometers have recorded an
average speed of so kisses an hour. which
is considered moderate. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
AN OVERSIGHT.

From the Houston Post.
How did 1t happen that the Alabama
legislature failed to enact law making
it felony to carry concealed cork
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Ten thousand arrests in this city
this year is not high tribute to
Comeric legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Alabama was honored when DR..
secrated a bishop in Maryland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Cotton cannot go up if farmers per-
sist in selling their bales as fast as
they are ginHed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Senator LaFollette evidently believes
in Industrious insurgency. He in
surges daily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Bar Harbor bars out automobiles,
but it will find the airship problem
more difficult.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

If Mr.. Tafts stomach is rebellious
he should not encourage 'possum din
ners while he is in the 'possum belt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The Alaskans want a legislature.
They apparently do not know when
they are we'll off.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Tomorrow Ty Cobb and Hans Wag-
ner will meet to determine the world
championship.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Editor Stead of London says he
has been talking with the dead, but
he does not show that he told them
anything of value.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The pageant habit has gone west
to ST. Louis where it can display it.
self in city a hundred years old
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The Half Moon had only so tons dis
placement, and yet a replica of it
electrified a great country. 1t was but
a cockleshell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The people who hid money in stoves
are beginning to start fires without
Withdrawing that preliminary fuel.
1t was always thus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The Athens Courier says the Ala
bama- voters will decide whether or
not their homes are still their castles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
A TRYING TIME

Johnny, what's going on over at your
house?"
'Nothin' s goin' on Pas porus plas-
ter's comm off,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The sinking of an additional coal
shaft at Wylam simply shows the re-
markable versatility of Greater Bir-
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The cry goes up that many homes
need more babies and less bridge
whist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The warships are returning home
to dry dock. They do not want to
carry for keeps any sewerage gath
cred in the river that washes the big
CITY
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

South America is actually importing
bath tubs, and when a continent be-
gins to clean up it is surely look
ing up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The English suffragette tries to be
ruffian and lady at one and the
same time. She cannot be both ex-
cept perhaps by turns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
SEVEN RULES OF LIFE.

Musk oxen seem to be on all polar
bills of fare.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

The deep waterway boomers will
endeavor to convert the President
to their views as they sail together
down the broad but shallow Mis-
sissippi.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

President j. T. Harahan of the Illinois
Central railroad and a party of operating
officials arrived in Birmingham last night
at 12 O'clock The party is here from
New Orleans on an inspection tour, and
will remain in the city until today at
noon.
Wilson Brown, who formerly resided in
Birmingham, and whose residence is now
in New York. is in the city. He will re-
main here for 10 days. He stated that
money is getting higher in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

Improvement In Four Years.
"When was in Birmingham four years
ago found 1t q live progressive citx-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

After % years of happy married life
Brooklyn woman hit her husband with
stove litter and knocked him silly. omin
Gus %!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07

A man named Marmadul1e Pillsbury was
swindled in New York His name must
have sounded like an invitation to fleece
him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-07
COMMENT.

A chicago preacher says hell will be a
pore. NO one seems inclined to question
the truth OF his statement.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
New Era in Commercial Life

When the first through train over
railroad reached Seattle from the
metropolis of Lake Michigan the first
part of last week. a new era in the
commercial life of the Great North
west was inaugurated. This train
brought President A. j. Earling and
other leading officials of the company.
who made the inpsection trim and
pronounced themselves as well salts
fled with their line. For the first
time in the history Of any railroad,
the Milwaukee win publish a COM
plete set of tariffs independent Of
the Trans continental Freight Associ-
alton. President Earring has an
nounced that his line will make it's
own rates Independently, thus going
into open competition with other
trans continental roads. instead of
playing in with them. He explained
that this does not necessarily mean
freight rate war. but that the company
wants to be at liberty to make any
rate that it sees fit, subject to the
rules Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, without having to con-
suit its competitors first. That the
Milwaukee is destined to become a
strong factor in trans continental and
oversee rate making as result of
this position. is a foregone conclu-
sion, and business men are welcom-
ing the independence manifested, as
it means much to them.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
board of county commissioners will
receive sealed bids for constructing
and improving the county roads in
road district No. / as follows, to-wit !;
Section 2. Leaving the present
county road at the summit on James
creek to the right and continuing
along the south slope of the mountain
and connecting with the present county
road at a small park above the James
Greek canyon thus avoiding the So"
grade and Turner Hill' on the pre-
sent county road.
All bids must be accompanied
with a good and sufficient bond in
double the amount of bid and filed
with the clerk on or before 9 o'clock
a. M, July 18th, 1909.
Board of County Commissioners.
By F. c. SMITH, Clerk
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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

Dependable
v arieties
Naturally you want the best
only those sorts that will yield the
ireatest return on your orchard
Investment.
A~c you planting Stark Trees?
'ou sl'onld, because "Stark Trees Bear
fni --lac kind Of fruit that brings the
satsot prices on all markets. For SO
ears Stark Trees have been the standard
3 which nursery stock is measured. Stark
ar;ctics arc always The best and most up
o-datc -ieties, Every rec is grown on
eie1 &c principles by the largest nursery
iac weld Coastal 81 600 000) and
cry tres hes oar reputation behind it.
ssscrn Varieties
ais year we are especially strong on the
varieties popular with western orchardists
mch as apple (chieay the unexcelled l.
year) Peach. Pear, Cherry. Apricot, Plum,
Small Fruits. etc., and we want your or
Ter whether for one Stark Tree or one
million. Write for our Stark Fruit Book.
G..e.--rl Delicious Apple
5 a wondrous success, and solely
IN its genuine merit is the most
liked ofapple today. This is what
me OF the greatest commission
-Ses in the country says of it,
60. year we secured one carload of Del
-.ous from Washington and placed them
small lots in Chicago and large Eastern
'.'-s at 40 per cent more in price than 9TH
i varieties we handled at that time. Who
-er had them last year, have repeatedly
..-kci for chem this year before our supply
errived. This year we are selling Delicious
$50 per cent more than Jonathan, Grimes
'olden, Rome Beauty, Alexander. etc.
I aey are just what particular people want
IA iae table apple. being neither too sweet
noI 900 eour. fine locker and have good
Secpieg qualities. We unhesitatingly say we
consider 1t the best ell round apple. espec-
tally sor table use, and in our estimation
Delicious should head the list ofall apples.
X. Woods Co.. Commission Merchants
C.b;cSGo, H., 81 c. w. Wilmeroth.
2 II Atkinson, Euangsiist- OreEcrdiH
Cta'ap Ncanty, Washington agrife5'
''ss -eas Ella Delicious trces in the Biaoiinan or.
csat atasS'q.. Washinason. are bowed 10 the
zlcaoa Nith th-ir iu,i end this year. when prices
.,-e. t1iacc revenue 10 the owner OF $1,000. 90
isA vcaff ofo this iaad could have been purchased
icr a. ir.ir Today SJ9J000 per acre would not buy
s.. Stavt trVe> make land fabulous in Value
We lave | $4,000 Delicious trees
this ycal-hardly enough to supply
she demand. How many do you
want? Better order early.
3ave you tasted this royal fruit?
not we will send a box OF 3 specimens on re-
eipt OF . cents pay partial express charles.
No charge Is made Tor the fruit. The Is cents we
III refund to you the first order of trees sent
5. Send for the fruit today and ask for our New
Delicious Booklet. II is free.
Stark Bros Nurseries
I Orchards Company
louisiana Missouri u. 8. A.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

Never before in the his tory of the
Pacific Northwest were conditions more
promising. never before were the pro-
spects for continued and permanent
advancement more apparent. Bank
clearings. building permits, irrigation
enterprise, commercial and industria
operations, all go to show the activity
and solidity of the country. The in
fiux of settlers for the lands is re-
markable. Every train brings car
loads Of homeseekers. a conscrva-
tive estimate nlac Is the figure of the
newly acquired population during the
past twelve months at 1e5. 600. These
immigrants settled in what is known
as the Inland Empire-a part of
Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
A general survey of the country
shows that all sections are benefiting
by this onrush- And the Westward
tide has hardly set in; the Middle
West and the South are beginning to
yield up many of their best people !;
and the east h rs commenced to realize
that her vast wealth will bring surer
and better returns if put into sky
scrapers and acreage in the west than
If put into fuctnating stocks ON Wall
Street. IN fact, tho country as a
whole is prone to concede that the
Pacific Northwest. by right of heri-
tage. as well as for its natural re-
sources, deserves the center of the
stage.
And so. with all eyes turned in this
direction, w.t. unfathomable assets,
and with the spirit and energy that
are characteristic. the northwest
today is making strides which before
another year has passed to her credit
bid fair to surpass all previous records,
so far as the two items, building and
immigration, are concerned. The
Westerner.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
Southern Idaho Realty Co.

Will list your property for sale
and quickly find buyers. Will locate
you on government land or find an
assignment for you. We will take
pleasure in writing you fire insurance.
If you are going to the fair or con-
templating a trip. let US write you
an accident and sick benefit policy to
protect you on your trip. We issue
an Identification check or tag with
each policy which protects your bag
gage and identifies you wherever you
go. This costs you nothing under
our new policy
The Standard Home Company will
buy you $1,000 to a $4,000 home and
you pay for it in small monthly pay
ments. with only 5 per. cent simple
interest, payable monthly; you only
pay ST. on each 81 600 borrowed.
A $1,000 Investment should rent for
S12. so per month On above terms
could be bought and paid for at an
average cost of So 60 per month
Would pay for itself and put 81. 81 in
your pocket each month We will
take great pleasure in explaining our
plan to you and look forward to your
early call.
SOUTHERN IDAHO REALTY CO.
John r. Dulin. Mgr
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24


In the district court of the fourth
judicial district of the state of Idaho.
in and for Elmore county
The Western Moline Plow company.
a corporation, plaintiff, VS.. John
w. Caldwell, defendant.
Notice is hereby given that writ
of attachment was issued out of the
above entitled court on June 23rd,
1909. in which action The Western
Moline Pillow Company, corporation.
is plaintiff and John W. Caldwell
is defendant, attaching the property
of the defendant to recover the sum
of one thousand eight hundred eighty
two and 73-1o0 ($l, ss2. 73) dollars.
together with costs of suir.
Witness my hand and seal of said
court this 25th day of June, A. D..
1909.
F.. C. SMITH. Clerk District
Court, Elmore County, Idaho.
By LOUIS E NICHOLSON,
Deputy Clerk.
E. M. Wolfe attorney for plaintiff,
Mountain Home. Idaho. 10
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

cit cured me-" or at saved the
life of my child, are the expressions
you hear every day about Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera ana Diarrhoea
Remedy This is true the world over
where this valuable remedy has been
introducedl No other medicine in
use for diarrhoea or bowel complaints
has received such general approval.
The secret of the success of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy rs that it cures. Sold by
R. w. Smith.