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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Curtiss and Bleriot may make rec
ords but they have no guaranty that
the Wright brothers will not outdo
their best efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Hubert Latham should study SWIM
ming instead of flying. In that way
he may be able to cross the chan
mel solitary and alone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Once they killed Moors in Spain
just for the fun of the thing-now
the Moors are killing Spaniards in
Morocco just to get rid of them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
contract With Wright.

odessa, August 3.--lt is announced tnat
the Odessa Aero club has arranged with
wilbur Wright, the American aeroplanist'
TO give an exhibition here October 2
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The Queen of Spain has moved her.
self and her two children into France.
Discretion is the better part of a moth.
er's valor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Instead of wiping out infidels Spain
is now engaged in annihilating at the
lannon's mouth republican revolu-
tionists
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
postaI Changes.

washington, August S.--(SpeciaL)-oilie
white is appointed rural carrier. NIL,
ton r. Parker substitute, Route NO
at Talkvills.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The call to arms in Spain comes
from the mainland, not from the
provinces which Spain lost ten years
ago
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
THE EASIEST WAY.

Any woman who doesn't want to be
bothered by men seeking her hand In
marriage can escape such attentions by
trying to be mannish.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

No one, however poetical, signs
nowadays for the wings of a dove.
The modern sigh is for an aeroplane.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The war in Spain robs the faunal
naturalist of the center of the stage,
but he is young and can wait.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
JUSTIFIED.

/, ing trial for breaking the speed limit in
his touring car
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Twenty-three pianos
Going in our block.
While I'm slow to anger
And / hate to knock,
Surely you won't blame me
II I sometimes cuss.
Twenty-three pianos
Make an awful fuss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Washington weather will not melt
collars after this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The Omaha Bee reports King Corn
on third with nobody out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Instead of fighting among themselves
the Spaniards should give exclusive
attention to the Moors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The new tariff should be known as
the Aldrich- Cannon bill, for they made
nineteen-twentieths of it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Senator Stone whacks the tariff and
negro walters Unfortunately
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
COMMENT.

The Charleston News and Courier dis
cusses edtorially THE Endurance of
Woman" How some women can endure
some men has always been more or less
of a mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Daz declines to withdraw under
fire. He will be duly elected or count
ed in next year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

He didn't mind the rainy day
And trouble wouldn't borrow;
When clouds hung low he'd simply say,
1.-THE sun will shine tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Castro is conducting a correspond
ence school for reyolutionists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The Wright brothers never go off
at half-cock. They hide their time and
Invariably get there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Alfonso feels his throne tottering
under him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
IN HOTEL LOBBlES
Richmond and Manchester.

The city of Richmond extended its
limits a year or two ago after a long
campaign in which many legal obstacles
had to be overcome. and now it is about
to annex Manchester on the opposite
side of the James river" said mem
Der of Birmingham Virginia colony.
In the census of 1900 Richmond had
a population of only $1,000. This was
great appointment for it showed small
increase-only about 4Oo0-as compared
with the increases between former cen
suses. The small gain was due to the
fact that between 1890 and 1900 a large
suburban development had taken place,
but being mindful of the effect which
census figures have upon capital and
the general public leaders in the cham
Der of commerce went right to work on
Greater Richmond scheme. The city's
population is estimated now at about 1l5,-
Goa. Manchester has a population OF
about 1000. The citizens of the latter
city and representatives of the chamber
of commerce and the city council, after
holding many joint meetings, have worked
out a plan for consolidation and that
plan will be voted on favorably There
is practically no opposition on the part
of Manchester and none in Richmond
Among the agreed conditions of annex
alton are that Manchester shall consti-
tute one ward and that members of the
police force of Manchester and the fire
department of Manchester shall, upon
consolidation, retain their respective posi-
tions.
Richmond is the wealthest city in the
south. with the exception of New Or
leans, and it has much of the pull
together spirit What has made Atlanta"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

The gloved hand of Lord Littauer
of Gloversville got up against the mas
sive form of Mr. Taft
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

PREACHING AND PRA CTICE.
Mothers writing a book"
whats IL about?'
" The Ethics of Home a."
what are the children doing?'
1.-The Lord only knows!'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

cusses editorially THE Endurance Of
woman" How some women can endure
some men has always been more or less
of a mystery.
Judging from the way they talk. you
would think that nothing else on earth
would please Jeffries and Johnson so
much as a duel to the death In the ring.
Judging from the way they talk.
A young woman IN Philadelphia threw
her arms around the neck of her rescuer
and kissed him again and again. Still
matters might have been worse. You see,
she was only years old
A California man got himself into
peck of trouble by telling his wife to
eat grass 1t appears that his wife isn't
a vegetarian.
Caruso is said to be himself again.
Still, some people can't see how that is
any cause for congratulation.
A contemporary asks: What do women
talk about?" just as II there were not
other women in the world.
so THEY DO.
Sun-kissed maids,
When summers gone,
Always have
Some freckles on.
LOUISIANA.
They tell us that in Louisiana
Is peace; that lotus flowers
Exhale a fragrance, sweet and bland
Which makes the dreamful hours
paradise of restfulness.
To which can come no care,
Nor poverty, nor loves distress
Are people married there?
August Lippincott's.
They tell us that in Louisiana
Tired hearts drink deep Of peace
And all the troubles of the world
In dreamfu silence cease.
No wild unrest no angry words,
No crosses hard to bear,
But all is quiet and serene
Are bold book agents there?
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Col. and Mrs. L. W. Johns.

Col. Llewellyn w. Johns and Mrs. Johns
returned yesterday from Georgia. They
were in the hotel at Tybee when it was
burned Saturday night and had very
narrow escape.
My wife and | were sleeping when at
o'clock We were Weakened by the cry
of fire. In less than five minutes from
the time we jumped out of bed the hotel
was a mass of flame. l have had several
escapes from death, but this was the mar
rowest Ny wife was crazed with fright
and I had to carry her in my arms out
of the burning building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

A young woman In Philadelphia threw
her arms around the neck of her rescuer
and kissed him again and again. Still
matters might have been worse. You see,
she was only years old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Judging from the way they talk, you
would think that nothing else on earth
would please Jeffries and Johnson so
much as a duel to the death in the ring.
Judging from the way they talk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

And all through life he lived that way
And got the best of sorrow.
Because he'd often smile and say,
1.-The sun will shine tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

A California man got himself into a
peck of trouble by telling his wife to
eat grass. 1t appears that his wife isn't
a vegetarian.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Caruso is said to be himself again.
Still, some people can't see how that is
any cause for congratulation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Washington Bursau AEe-Herald. 14:i
street. y. W.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

A contemporary asks: what do women
talk about?" Just as II there were not
other women in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala
postoffice as second-class matter undef
act of Congress March 4. 1870.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

the people or ONO are beginning TO
think he has stolen Senator Stones
gum shoes.
Instead of wiping out infidels Spain
is now engaged in annihilating at the
lannon's mouth republican reyolu-
tionists.
The call to arms in Spain comes
from the mainland, not from the
provinces which Spain lost ten years
ago.
No one, however poetical, signs
nowadays for the wings of a dove.
The modern sigh is for an aeroplane.
The war in Spain robs the faunal
naturalist of the center of the stage,
but he is young and can wait.
The new tariff should be known as
the Aldrich- Cannon bill. for they made
nineteen-twentieths of it.
Instead of fighting among themselves
the Spaniards should give exclusive
attention to the Moors.
The Wright brothers never go off
at half-cock They hide their time and
invariably get there.
The gloved hand of Lord Littauer
of Gloversville got up against the mas
sive form of Mr.. Taft.
Diaz declines to withdraw under
fire He will be duly elected or count
ed in next year.
Washington weather will not melt
congressional collars after this week.
-..- 8
Senator Stone whacks the tariff and
negro walters Unfortunately
Castro is conducting correspond
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
saby's Dec Fittings.

Instead of using rubber sheeting for
the baby's crib or child's bed, a piece
Of good white oilcloth will serve just
as well. The rubber sheeting is
sometimes not i~mpervious, however,
much may be paid for 1t, and the oil
cloth, costing only ten or Is cents a
yard, proves more ~serviceable, wears
twice as long, and is easier to keep
clean. The odor of the new oilcloth
wears on In a day or two. Few peo-
pie know how to make up a baby's
crib or child's bed in a way that will
most save trouble. Make up the bed
with the lower sheet as usual. Then
put the oilcloth or rubber sheeting on
the middle Of the bed. covering it with
an old piece of flannel or blanket to
keep the child warm, and over this,
crsoswise, q small sheet, or large sheet
double. This will save making up the
bed entirely so many times. as only
the draw sheet and piece of blanket
will have to be changed. As the oil
cloth is so inexpensive, it will be CON
venient and save time to have more
than one piece Of It in use
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

expected a demand ranging up in the
hundreds.
Il agree; back in, and be quick
about It," he said hastily.
but please give it me first" begged
the cautious financier. Give me please
the dollar"
Murray had sunk almost to his hips.
and was beginning to settle fast, too,
but it was evident that he must pro-
coed to satisfy the greedy boatman's
demands according to the latter's i'm
posed schedule. Twisting to n side,
he managed to reach his pocket and
secure another dollar bill, which he
tossed to the Frenchman who had
rescued the first g%reenback when the
limb broke and the stick fell in the
water. The financier whirled his boat
around and shot the light end in to
where Murray could reachit. Thedetec-
tive made a desperate effort, clutched
the bow and kicked and heaved,
while the little Frenchman padded
yaliantly. Murray came up like a cork
out of G bottle and the boat shot out
into the stream dragging the rescued
man behind it. He clambered in, and
the little F~renchman, with the perspi-
ration pouring down his shining face,
paused in his padding long enough to
take the two dollar bills out Of his
mouth. He folded n in a tiny wad
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
WITH GRIZZLIES AND sAsHES
Seasons Fashion Has Led to the Put
ting Out Of Beautiful M
Novel Ribbons.

Gowns are nearly all to be worn
with girdles or sashes. Consequently
the shops have on display a beautiful
collection of novelty ribbons.
A new ribbon is made OF a SILK
material called crepon, which is like
a soft-fnished rajah. 1t comes In a
number of handsome lowered de-
signs and is an expensive ribbon to
be used with the fancy silk gowns.
Moire ribbon IN light colors will
form the sashes for many of the more
elaborate lightweight toilets. 1t
comes in many varieties. thus differ
ing from the old w~atered-silk designs.
An exquisite pale pink sash worn
with a cream cole gown had a flight
of butterflies embroidered on a MORE
ground. Many of the silk moires in
troduce satin figures in dots or
stripes. A pretty design e e in a
number of shades showed a series
OF satin bowknots On a background OF
the silk MORE.
Oriental ribbons are conspicuous to
be employed on the light cloth
dresses that introduce oriental en-
broidery. One Of the simpler rib
bons with the fashionable old gold
decoration was of taffeta silk with
large dots of gold gauze. The same
kind Of ribbon came with the stripes
OF taffeta and gold gauze alternating.
The sash will be more of a novelty
than the girdle on the new gowns, but
of course, 1t can be used only on
dresses of a certain character. Be
careful that you tie the new ribbon in
the right way. The sash is brought
round the waist in rather wide. close
folds and tied at the back. 1t falls
a little more than halfway down the
skirt, the two ends being of about
equal length. The bow at the waist
is formed of two loops n over the
ether, and has a good-sized rosette at
the top.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
WHITE LINENS LITTLE WORN.
Vogue Is All for Colors and the Rea.
son Is Apparent in the Designs
Shown.

The colored linens are taking the
lead this season instead of white. The
reason is not hard to ind-the colors
that are modish now are of the love-
lest tones to be found on the dyer's
card and they are brought out in the
linens to the best advantage.
There is an unusually large num-
Der of weaves among the fax tex
lures. The newest is the one that
initiates pongee with great faithful
ness, though without the gloss it
might be mistaken for handwoven lin
en-, which in the machine work Of the
day is not far from equal to the old
hand-loom product.
The machine-woven textures In silk
and linen. with uneven threads, which
remind one of the hand-loom mate
rails, have lost the crude appearance
which the imitation fabrics OF the
kind had not SO long ago.
The skirts, plated below the tight
fitting princess hip yoke or cuirasses,
lend themselves well to the linens.
Most of the embroidery on linens is
done In the color of the material.
Heliotrope. Havana brown and khaki
are popular tones, though a full range
of colors Is shown for ones choos-
ing.
The coarse ribbed new linens are
made into suits with coats In a host
of shapes. Some are open and a great
deal cut away, some are double
breasted with the long waistline at
the back which stamps it OF this
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Dobbin laughed aloud In triumph over
the Frenchman's woe. and the latter
INDUCED in a fresh outburst OF grief.
Think. oh, think" he cried, the
queeksands-how / ave you. ! do
eat the dollair-give to me another
dollair."
II haven't forgotten the 'queek-
sands said Murray with consider
able emphasis. Neither have for
gotten how long you kept me in them.
You'll get nothing more out OF me, my
Christian friend, SO skip for home.
March ahead, Dobbin."
On reaching the farm house with
his prisoner Murray found no one
within, but in a little while Dobbin's
wife and sister made their appearance.
When the former caught sight OF the
handouts on her husbands wrists,
she turned swiftly and made for the
wood-pile In the yard, while the sister
ran down the cellar stairs. Murray
and his prisoner were In the kitchen,
sitting on chairs in opposite corners,
when Mrs. Dobbin returned from her
visit to the wood-pile carrying a huge
axe and the sister emerged from the
cellar, armed with a cleaver.
What does this mean?" demanded
Mrs. Dobbin fiercely, addressing the
detective. Explain yourself, or I'll
chop you into mincemeat."
Mrs. Dobbin was a masculine look
ing female of athletic build. The fierce
CLEAN in her sharp, piercing eyes was
mute evidence of her fitness as mate
for her belligerent spouse. There was
no doubt in Murray's mind as to her
perfect willingness to carry out her
threat, IL given a chance. He knew
by experience that women of her type
were frequently to be feared more
than their male compatriots, and had
to be handled with due caution. He
slipped his revolver out of his pocket
and, holding it in plain view, sought
to pacify the virago by explaining that
he was only performing his duty and
was not actuated by any personal ami
mostly toward her husband. But di-
plomacy was lost on Mrs. Dobbin. She
repeated her VOW of vengeance and
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
NIRRAr KXED 10 A1W MEt
.WlXEyW mW Z1XC NM"

/ and tucked 1t into his left ear. The
| other he rolled in a ball and as he
was about to hide it in his mouth, un-
der his tongue, he smiled wistfully
and said:
please, you do not tell henry
| wife?' And as il to make doubly sure
| Of his passengers goodwill he added:
IF you had not in such a hurry been
l would have done 1t for feefty cent
maybe"
The Frenchman led him to the home
of Dobbin, whom Murray accosted
| with the fact that he had a warrant
for his arrest.
you've got a warrant for me-" he
| roared, and then turned ferociously
upon the little ~Frenchman. And you
brought this fellow here to arrest
me?" he Queried. "You miserable
French hound"
The sentence broke OF In a demoni-
acal howl of fury, and Dobbin charged
savagely at his betrayer, brandishing
his scythe. Shrieking dolefully. the
little Frenchman sprang away and
bounded across the field with the
avenging Dobbin in hot pursuit.
Murray, Looping leisurely along,
came up and caught Dobbin by the
arm. He was too far gone for lack
Of breath to offer any resistance, and
the detective slipped a pair Of hand
cuffs on his wrists, inwardly congrat-
ulating himself on the happy train OF
circumstances which had helped to
make the capture easy. AS he turned
Dobbin in the direction of his house,
his attention was attracted by q
piercing wall from the Frenchman.
whats the matter with you now?"
inquired the detective. you're not
hurt any. are you? Dobbin didn't get
close enough to put 9 hand on you"
"Ah, ciel, no" wept the Frenchman
piteously. "Eet Is not Of my body
which is hurt, but helas. al doIlair
which / do have IN my mouth did
swallow him."
well, that Isn't my fault" said
Murray with = grim chuckle. You,
can't expect me to keep on feeding
you on banknotes." The handcufed
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Suddenly there came an answering
screech, and Murray sat up and looked
across the river. On the opposite bank
stood a woman, screaming to know
what was the matter.
81 want to cross the river" shouted
Murray.
How much will you give me II !
take you over?" she queried.
"I1l give you one dollar" roared
Murray.
"All right; I'll call my man from the
field" she responded.
The woman went back into a field
and soon a man made his appearance
at the waters edge. pushed off IN a
little boat and padded over. He came
to a halt about 15 feet off shore and
Murray stood looking him over. He
was an odd little Frenchman whose
ACE was tanned almost black by the
a y of the sun. He surveyed the
would-be passenger with twinkling,
cunning eyes.
"You give to me dollair?" he
queried, keeping his boat away from
the shore.
Murray took out a paper dollar and
was about to walk down the sandy
shore to the waters edge, when the
boatman gave vent to a terrific whoop
and waved him back with frantic flour
ishes of his paddle.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Alligator-gray cashmere makes up
well in this style; the overskirt- Is
pointed each side front, and is trimmed
at each point with a silk tassel; the
upper part is draped round the waist
in soft folds, the entire edge being
outlined with silk galloon. The chem.
isette Is of tucked chiffon Of the same
color; a band of the cashmere closely
braided crosses from below bust. The
zouave is also braided.
Hat Of white chip, trimmed with silk
and feathers to match dress.
Materials required: 10 yards 40
inches wide, " yard tucked chiffon.
about z yards galloon, az yards lin
ing, two tassels.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
soutache on Lingerie Frocks.

Great quantities Of soutache braid
ing is being used on the new lingerie
frocks this season. 1t looks particu'
larly well on linen, but Is also used on
frocks of sheer material.
It is also done On net. and when this
is employed as a trimming both net
and braiding are in the same tone as
the material.
Panels, yokes, and sleeves are OF
soutached net; at times almost the
entire surface of the frock is elabora.
tely braided with ii. Smart linen
frocks of light blue and pink. made
perfectly plain, have transparent Jokes
and sleeves covered with a rich design
in southache.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
For Those Who Press.

When you wish to press your dark
linen frock this summer do not trust
that a white ironing board will leave
no mark. You may easily cover the
board for a moment with some dark
material-an old skirt or a bit of lin
ing-and when the frock is pressed
this may be removed and kept till the
next time.
You know the appearance of a dark
gown with splotches of. white lint
upon it. 1t is to avoid just these that
the dark cover should be used. Also.
it is just as necessary to moisten the
dark linen with a patch of its own ma
terial instead of white goods.