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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15

Street Underworld, were here every body would think of him as tho origin ator and engineer of the nefarious cam paign Goslin is in Paris
 More and more as we look back the panic of 1907 and the depression of 1908
 are seen to have been unnecessary. A clearer view of the situation is had in the perspective than was possible while the excitement was on. The noise and dust and explosion of the intimate conflict blinded many to underlying facts. Doubt
 less there was over-speculation in some quarters and a mild housecleaning might have been desirablo but in the perform ance there was no need of wholesale mas
 sacre of values and the destruction of
 hundreds of thousands of fortunes. It Is now generally recognized that the panic was the result of political rough
 riding and the inevitable sequence of the attempts of multi millionaires and great
 captains of industry to seek the safety
 of the cyclone cellars. The slide began
 when MT. Morgan. deeply shocked over
 the tragic death of his friend and asso-
 ciate, MT. Samuel Spencer, liquidated hun
 dreds of thousands of shares and put
 himself in shape to meet any kind of g
 situation from grim death to worldwide
 panic.
 John D. Rockefeller was next to make
 himself safe. Nobody knows the extent
 of his liquidation but it was sufficient to
 give him moro cash than any man has
 ever had in America at one time. His
 liquidation caused the dry panic of March,
 l907 from which the market never fully
 recovered. Wise men are getting out of
 their stocks" was the refrain of this mes
 senger of dark plumage on the golf links
 and everywhere he happened to meet his
 friends after he had sold his. Followed
 then the tremendous selling of the late
 summer and early fall. Then came the
 deluge.
 The recovery of the general business lords convincing evidence that there really never was anything fundamentally
 wrong in the broad situation. In every line of activity the country has either quito recovered or nearly recovered the full volume of three years ago. A big pile of wreckage marks the spot. however, where the disaster occurred.
 pisgustsd high protectionists call att tention of the free traders to the market quotations on hides and pig iron abroad and at home since the passage of the tariff bill putting hides and iron ore on ] the free list. They discover by refer 1 ence to the market pages of the news papers that there has been no reduction l to consumers in either commodity, prices abroad and at home advancing enough ] to make up what was formerly paid in duties Hence. they argue, that import l taxes are really borne by the foreign exporter and that Congress has been leg islating for the benefit of other countries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15

drain swamp lands in aid of land reclam- alton and of public health.
 That tho irrigation congress aid with other conservation organizations to bring about waterway Improvements reforesta- ton and other like projects.
 The reclamation act to be extended to Hawaii.
 That the states pass laws regulating cutting of public and private timber.
 That the Mississippi deep waterway be developed.
 The congress turned down the resoiu- ton asking s5.0oo,oo0 bond issue after Q severe debate in which sone the Wash ington delegation upheld the measure.
 No hint of the Ballinger-Pinchot diff ficulty came up in committee.
 President W. D. Lymann spoke on the subject of deep waterways for the inland empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15

got beyond the stage when they have to take chances. In Wall street when 8 man gets into the millionaire class all he has to do Is to tic up with some strong interest. take his alioment of good things handed out. play along decently and his pile will grew naturally.
 At this writing the "Wfsenheimers" of Wall street are undergoing one of those lightning changes of mind which is a feature of their thinking. At the outset of the excitement over the selling of g block of Heinzes hypothecatsd copper stocks, and the arrest of some of the participants In the deal, the belief was very strongly held that some man or interest higher up" was making target of Heinze for the fell purpose of break ing him entirely and getting hold of two or three of his choice properties, notably Ohio, and Davis-Daly.
 1t is yet too early to say with posi- tiveness that there Is no big man higher up but indications now are that . bunch of sharpers hvae been working the same game for several months in New York and Boston, and that Heinze is only one victim out of many. He may have suf- fered more than any other individual, but he is not alone in his grief over the dis appearance of secHrities put up aS col lateral on loans.
 The curious feature about 1t is that reputable trust companies in their anx- iety to reach out for business lent thern- selves to what are now known to have been shady operations. At least two or three of them will go into financial coven- try and pay dear penance for their mis- takes.
 One reason why Heinzs got 'soaked" so badly was because he was in especially urgent need of money to settle up his New York endorsements and had good mining collateral to offer. Both Davis Daily and Ohio have recognized seasoned value and can find market any time. Ohio is always in demand at a price. The property is adjacent to and right at the feet of Utah. one of the greatest, if not the greatest, copper mine in the United States.
 Large interests connected with Utah are always ready to take on . little moro Ohio. The tunnels which Heinze is bor- ing through his property If continued would tap Utah TOO or 800 feet below present workings, and would be . nat ural outlet for ore taken from Utah in its deeper development It does not ap- pear, however, that any of these interests are in the remotest degree connected with the campaign of which Heinxe was the victim, and which cost him a large amount of Ohio stock, virtually losing him control.
 All vague suspicious directed to that quarter have been abandoned as ground less, and search for the parties respon- sible for tho crooked dealings Is turned elsewhere. If Al Goslin. who for many years held the title of King of tho Wall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15
PLANS FOR IRRIGATION.
Congress Will be Asked to Aid Pro-
 jects With Money.s

Spokane, Wash. August 13.-An annual appropriation of s10,000 for @ period of five years to aid in irrigation work is asked for by Congress in resolutions adopted by the National Irrigation con- gress today. This is perhaps the most important of the recommendations adopt ed Among the recommendations are the following:
 That homesteaders under government project shall not be required to establish a residence before the government is pre- pared to furnish him with watA
 That the government take measures to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15

instead of the people of the United States.
 Copper is the latest industry to wheel into line and get step with the forward movement of returning prosperity. It is true that many great copper mines have been opened up within the last year or two and can immensely swell production should the occasion demand. This fact is more likely to keep prices of the raw material down to reasonable limits than it is to result in an era of over-produc- ton. Some of tho mines that cannot get out copper under 10 cents @ pound may have to go out of business, but the sup ply of the red metal that can be turned out at to cents and even under that figure seems to be inexhaustible. It can not fail to greatly stimulate consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15
Charues Dismissed.

Washington, August 14-Acting Sec retary of the Treasury Reynolds today ruled that the charges brought against Internal Revenue Collector R. S. Sharp of the Nashville, Tenn, district, a,v trivial and should be dismissed Tho charges were made by Deputy Collec- tor c. M Joseph, who alleged that MT. Sharp had padded" his travelling ex- pense account to the amount of $1125. There has been i'll feeling between Messrs. Sharp and Joseph and it IS believed that the actions by Deputy Joseph will result in MT. Joseph leaving the revenue service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-15
Last Call
 and
 Final Cut

On Summer Wash Fabrics Reduced More Than Half.
 Sc, were up to 50c-All that's left of our summer wash fabrics-not all colors; but bar gains, good enough to hold over until next season. few pieces of all the most popular selling fabrics of the season.
 18c were up to 35c-27, 30 and 36-inchIinens, plain colors also pretty stripes in light grounds fast coors Lots of time yet to wear them.
 2Sc worth up to 50c-27inch mercerized rajah linen stripes only all this seasons goods; most all colors early fall wear.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
TO SHOW HOW TO
- MAKE ALFALFA MEAL

Wichita.-The wonderful growth of
the industry of grinding alfalfa into
meal, this concentrating it's marvel
Gus feed values, the mixing of IL with
other cereal products, producing the
most perfect animal ration ever
known in the world, will be shown in
graphic manner by alfalfa miIlers and
manufacturers from many sections at
the Peerless Prophets Festival here
September 20-25.
The exhibition will be housed in an
immense and unique Alfalfa Bunga-
low" the wall of which will be built
of baled hay from many of the most
prominent alfalfa producing sections
of the alfalfa belt. This alone will
prove an interesting exhibit.
1t is expected that most of the mil
lers of alfalfa throughout the nation
will be represented with exhibits of
their meal and the mixers or makers
of balanced rations will have attrac-
tive and instructive exhibits of pro-
ducts.
Space will be devoted to the use of
the manufacturers of alfalfa milling
machinery, that alfalfa producing Sec
lions may learn of the various meth
DDS of producing this great feed stuff.
The National Millers Association
will hold it's annual meeting in Wich-
tia during the same week At this
meeting the remarkable feeding val
ues of alfalfa meal will be demon
strated from scientific experiment
and from practical tests made by con-
SINNERS in VariOuS classes Of ANNA |
industry.
This exhibition and attendant
meeting will be of large Importance,
not only to the millers ana manufac-
turers of alfalfa meal and its mix
lures, but to all feeders OF animals
whether for draft, or meat, or milk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
PAINT BEAUTY.

Assured of durability, the next
thought in painting is beauty = the
complete aim being durable beauty,
or beautiful durability.
National Lead Company here again
offer you the cooperation of their
paint experts-this time in the line
of color schemes, artistic, harmonious
and appropriate. You have only to
write National Lead Company, 1902
Trinity Building, New York City, for
''Houseowners' Painting Outfit No.
49," and you will promptly receive
what is really a complete guide to
painting, including book of color
schemes for either exterior or interior
painting (as you may request, a
book of specifications, and also an in
strument for detecting adulteration
in paint materials. This outfit is sent
free, and, to say the least, is well
worth writing for.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Interurban Cut off Nearly Done.

Coffeyville.-The people of this
city and Independence will be glad to
know that the "cut Off ON the inter
urban line is about completed. The
last rails were laid Saturday and the
Union Traction Co. expect to run
cars over the line within ten days
This change in track will lessen the
time between this city and Independ-
ence about fifteen minutes. The old
track was laid in round about way
to avoid the necessity of crossing a
farm at that time, but with the more
direct route the track is shortened al
most one mile.
The old schedule provided for the
run to independence in one hour and
fifteen minutes, but with the high
speed cars and the lesser distance the
trip will now be made in e trifle less
time than one hour This reduction
of time means great thing for both
the city and the county seat; it will
facilitate business between the two
points and will no doubt Increase the
freight business of the interurbar
line.
I. The shorter time will be of infinite
benefit to the many persons who daily
make the trip for both pleasure and
business. =,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Playground Opening a Success.

Leavenworth.-The opening of the
public playground was a decided sue
cess and the large crowd present
showed the keen interest being taken
by the general public. The Civic
league deserves a great deal of credit
and praise for securing such an at
traction for the children and especial
commentator belongs to Mrs. e. A.
Blanpied and her committee of work
ers who were the more active in their
endeavors. Probably $50 people at
tended the opening, and the children
were widely enthusiastic. Mr.. Gil
bert, secretary of the Greater Leav-
enworth club, gave an excellent talk
on "Civics," and Rev. H. E. Wark de-
livered an able address on "Ath-
letics." During the evening the Ia
dies realized a neat little sum by
selling five. gallons of ice cream in
cones.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake of other suffer-
ing women am willing to make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. Mrs. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RID, Graniteville, VT.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such a record
of cures of female ills as has Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years 1t has been
curing female complaints such as
Inflammation, liberation, local weak
nesses, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, indigestion
and nervous prostration, and it is
unequalled for carrying women safely
through the period of change of life.
1t costs but little to try Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and,
as Mrs. Barclaysays, it is worth noun
tains of gold " to suffering women
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
sterIIna wldow Draws claims.

Sterling.-Mrs. Elizabeth B. Linds-
ley, the widow of a captain in the
Civil war, has been notified that she
has drown claim No. As in the Couer
d'Alene Indian reservation. It is es-
timated that her claim will be worth
between $4,000 and $4,000 Mrs.
Lindsley's husband died two years
ago and she filed her application
through her son. an attorney in Spo-
kane She did not have much idea
that she would be one Of the lucky
ones. She will be required to live on
her claim for one year in order to
prove it up.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
People Becoming Interested.

Evidence of the popular interest in
the anti-consumption crusade is given
in a statement made by the National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis, to the effect that
during the year ending August 81,
nearly 100000 people have attended
tuberculosis exhibitions in various
parts of the country. Besides the
three travelling tuberculosis exhibit
tons of the national association, there
are % exhibits of this kind through
out the United Sgstes. Four years
ago there were only three such dis
plays in the entire country.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Farmers Wife is Burned to Death

Delphos.-Mrs. Charles Parks, the
23-year-old wife of farmer living four
miles west. of this place, was so badly
burned that she died few hours la
ter after suffering intense agony. She
had just finished the weeks ironing
and left the kitchen for a few min
utes and returning found the room
filled with flames from the gasoline
stove, which had exploded.
: She escaped from the flaming room
but returned to save her two children,
aged 3 and years, when her cloth
ing became ignited. She had taken
one of the children to a place OF safe.
ty and received her injuries when she
returned for the second, whom she
also saved. The home was saved BY
neighbors. who appeared on the
scene too late to save the life of Mrs
Parks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Met Death in Salt Mint.

Ellsworth.-Frank Boehi, aged rs
years and unmarried, was killed in
the Crystal salt mine at Annapolis.
The men were ct work blasting out
salt and had just dislodged a huge
block weighing number Of tons.
While they were at work clearing
away the smaller pieces, preparatory
TO breaking up the big chunk, the
great mass fell over on them, and
Bocchi was caught and crushed to
death. Bocchi's head and sides were
crushed and he died instantly. This
body was sent to Kansas City, where
the dead man has relatives
The Crystal mine is comparative
ly new one and 1t has had an unfor-
tunate record. About a year ago a
man was killed in it when the cage
dropped.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
He Was We'll Equipped.

A Methodist bishop was recently a
guest at the home of a friend who had
two charming daughters. One morn
ing the bishop, accompanied by the
two young ladies, went out in the hope
of catching some trout. An old fisher
man, out for the same purpose, wish
ing to appear friendly, called out:
"Ketchin' many, pard?"
The bishop. Strengthening himself
to his full height, replied: Brother,
l am a fisher of men,"
You've got the right kind o. bait,
all right" was the fsherman's re
joinder.-Success Magazine.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Tanerinc OFF.

Whereas, l, Kitty Cameron, have far
too many beaux. (They say that l en-
courage them. It really is not SOD
Whereas, To make life simple is
what most desire. for which just
concentrat:on is all that require;
Resolved, That l, instanter, before
it is too late, agree hereby without
reserve strictly to concentrates
give up splitting waltzes and such al
Turing tricks, cut down my field of la
Dor and concentrate on six.-NeW
York Sun.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
PREPARATION OF CHICKEN
CAUSES BOYS DEATH

Independence.-Whil Mrs Edward
Nolan of this city was picking a chick
en- she had just scalded, her four-year-
old son fell over into the kettle of
boiling water near by, and before he
could be taken out had been so badly
scalded that he died in great agony
during the night.
The chicken was being prepared
because of the little fellows express
ed wish for one, he having been i'll.
The boys father is a well known oil
field worker.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28

Starch. like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all
injurious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
WaterwOrks for Caldwell.

Caldwell.-A special election has
been called for the city on August
30, at which time the people will vote
on the proposition of issuing bonds in
the sum of $4,000 for the construc-
ton and extension of a waterworks
system and an electric light plant.
Mayor I. NJ. Horton his issued a no.
tice to the women electors that they
will be permitted to vote on the prop
osition with the men.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Accused Boy is Silent.

Lyons.-Ora Turner, held in the
county jail on the charge OF murder
ing Roy Snider, near Raymond, some
weeks ago, sits in his cell here with
out saying anything good share OF
the time. He has not confessed end
the chances are that he will not do
so before his case is tried.
The officers are accommodating evt-
dence against him and strong string
OF circumstances go to prove that he
is the man wanted for the crime.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
In the Future.

First Ward Politician-We1l carry
our ticket.
Second Ditto-But you forget our
opponent is the reform candidate, and
he will get all the women's votes.
First w. P.-Won't be any women s
votes to count.
Second Ditto-How do you know
they won't vote?
First w. because we have ar
ranged with the stores to have big
bargain sales on election day-Balti.
more American
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Routs Thief With Gas Pipe.

Coffeyville.-Two negro burglars
were put to flight while attempting to
rob the home of II. ]. Jones, by Mrs.
Jones. The members of the family
were visiting, Mrs. Jones remaining
home. She was sleeping in the
front room when the burglars entered
by tearing open a screen Goor leading
into the dining room. Hearing the
noise she armed herself with a gas
pipe and surprised them. She struck
one over the head, dazing him for an
instant. Both men escaped.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
WATERMELON CASE GETS
INTO FEDERAL COURT.

Topeka.-Suit was filed In the
United States district court against
three local commission men by at
torneys for ]. NJ. Murphee, an Okla
homa man who brought carload Of
melons here recently and was arrest
ed on the charge Of selling without a
license. Damages amounting to $751;
600 are asked. The suit alleges =
conspiracy. Mruphee was released at
his trial in police court
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
THREE REASONS
Each with Two Legs and Ten Fingers

A Boston woman who is a fond
about her experience feeding her boys
Among other things she says:
Three chubby. rosy-cheeked boys,
Rob, Jack and Dick. aged 6, and 2
years respectively, are three of our
reasons for using and recommending the
food. Grape-Nuts. for these youngsters
have been fed on Grape-Nuts since in
fancy. and often between meals when
other children would have been given
candy.
Il gave a package of Grape-Nuts to
neighbor whose year old child was
a weakened little thing, i'll half the
time. The little tot ate the Grape
Nuts and cream greedily and the moth
er continued the good work, and it
was not long before truly wonderful
change manifested itself in the child's
face and body. The results were re-
markable. even for Grape-Nuts.
Both husband and l use Grape
Nuts every day and keep strong and
well and have three of the finest,
healthiest boys you can find in a days
march"
Many mothers instead OF destroying
the children's stomachs with candy
and cake give the youngsters hand
ful OF Grape-Nuts when they are beg
ging for something in the way of
sweets. The result is soon shown in
greatly increased health, strength and
mental activity.
There's a Reason"
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
look, The Road to Wellville.'
Ever read the above letter. A new
~ae appears from time to time. They
S1e genuines true, and fan OF human
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28
Try the Lauqhter Cure,

If laughter is good for the bodily
well being it is equally good for men
tai health. We are beginning to real
ize this. Anxiety, fear, worry are
deadly enemies to the mind. Fight
against them and against every in
fiuence that tends toward mental de-
preston as you would fight against a
temptation to dishonesty.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-28

With smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods.
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron