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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
NEW DEPARTMENT HAS STEADY GROWTH. Indicates Rapid Advancement of Business Generally NET INSURANCE RECEIPTS Judge Thomas G. Jones Will Be One of the Prominent Speakers at the
 Taft Banquet In Atlanta
 Next Week.

Montgomery, January s.-(special. )--The growth of the insurance department of the state since it's organization has indicated the rapid advancement of the business in terests of the commonwealth. In 1898, for instance, the net receipts were s40,OSS12; in 1908 they were $1S3, ,659. .6S. In 1903 they were $71 ,030.S3, and in 1907 $113, ,620.31, or less than for the year Njust closed by s7o.- e39.37. While the receipts were coming along so well it is notable fact that the expenses are growing slowly. In 1898 it cost to run the department the sum of 92344S6, and in 1908 $4470.47
 For 1908 the receipts from company x Genses were s17,671; in 1907 they were e16,47s. In 1907. agents licenses produced s16.sS0.5O; in 1908, $1S17550. In 1907 the receipts from premium tax on ,946 premiums collected in the state were $s4. B49. .2S; last year on premiums of $s,5S2 kss 90 they were $152. .257.73.
 During 1908 there came into the state S2 Ere companies, 58 life, S6 miscellaneous, 20 Rlutual aid There were licensed 3757 fire agents, 10,os9 life agents and S97 miscel- eaneous agents.
 Commissioner of Insurance Frank N. 1s,ian and Deputy Commissioner A. C.. Sexton are very much pleased with the work of the year.
 Jones to Speak.
 Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court will be one of the speakers at the Taft banquet in Atlanta on Janu- ary 15 His subject will be ''The Glories of American Citizenship" Judge Jones is one of the best-known men of the south and will be very much at home in Atlanta, where he often visited Gen. John B. Cor don, on whose staff he served during the war of secession. Gov B. B. Conner was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
White Fur Evening Coats.

 The fashion of long coats of thick white fur is at the top this winter. A few of these garments were seen last winter, but they are in great numbers now where any social occasion is going on.
 They are made of rabbit fur, which is thick and warm, stands the rain and snow. The lining is a bright tone of light colored satin They fasten over with white braid loops and buttons They have many pockets in which one slows away purse, handkerchief and opera glasses.
 The sleeves are wide, put into comfort able armnoles, and long enough to cover the hands. There is a wide Russion col lar of black lynx on the smart ones, though one should go slowly on black fur that comes in contact with an evening gown.
 Collars of white Thibet are equally good and not as expensive.
 The new harness collars of white fox are exceedingly pretty and constantly worn by smart women over evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Will Case Ends Suddenly.

|. Florence, January S.-(Special. )-The tring, which has been on trial in the probate court for two days past, came to a sudden close this morning, when the judge instructed the jury to find yer dict for the contestant. The taking of testimony had closed and one of the at torneys had finished his argument yes- terday afternoon. George F. Jones, attor- ney for the contestant, Richard Class, raised the point that only one witness to the will had been produced by the pro- ponent, while the other was available. The attorneys for the proponent offered to produce the other witness. but MT. Jones would not consent to this and Judge Bradshaw brought the proceedings to a sudden close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
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rot want 70 be anything but what she now Is, arguing that to be speaker of the house would preclude the accomplishment of more important work that she has to do.
 In Wyoming, Mrs. Kate Stannard has been elected county superintendent of schools, receiving a large majority over both democratic and republican candi- dates, her ticket being the independent.
 A socologist. who has made a study of the wages paid to the 60O0,o00 working women who are earning money for a livelihood. says that the low standard of wages is due to the fact that many wom- en are simply working for pin money" and consequently cut down the wages of those really needing money for the neces- sites of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Ham Fritters.

Heat to boiling point one cupful of stock Thicken with tablespoonful each of flour and butter cooked together, and add to it one cupful of cold cooked chop ped ham, one egg well beaten, and dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce to season.
 Heat thoroughly, take from fire and cool Make fritter batter of one cupful of sifted flour, two teaspoonfuls of melted butter, a scant cupful of hot water. the beaten white of an egg, pinch of salt. Shape the ham mixture into small balls. dip in fritter batter and fry in deep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Apple Candy.

In passing sweet shop" recently some beautiful red candy apples on a long stick stem caught my attention. Investi- gation proved them to be deliciously ripe apples, rather small, stuck on a stick like the lolypops that give the street gamin so much lasting comfort. These apples were then treated to a bath of hot candy colored a brilliant red. The result was delicious. erispy sweet candy with the lusciousness of the natural fruit It was a happy and surprising combina- tion and exceedingly cheap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Association May Disband.

Gadsden. January S.-(Special.) )-Secre. tary A. W. Chairsell of the local Y. M. c A. left the city yesterday evening fol Laurel, Miss, where he will take sim. liar position. The affairs of the assocla- ton have been in a bad way financial ly for a long time and Chairsell threat ems to bring suit for the recovery of some $500 which he claims is due him as salary. The board of directors on the other hand deny that they owe him any thing under his contract and refuse tc make any settlement. The associat tior here will probobly disband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Moonshiners Are Rusy.

Columbus, Ga, January 6.-(Special.)- With the revival in all business inci- dent to the beginning of the new year, there is also a squirt in moonshining op- erations in this territory and the revenue officers are busy making raids. A big still was found In Harris county, Geor- gia, yesterday and destroyed and another successful raid was made in Calhoun county. The officers crossed the Ala bama line and captured and destroyed an illicit still In Russell county near Craw- ford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Mint Punch For Party.

It is hard to know what to serve at parties for young people. Lemonade is commonplace, although the youthful pal ate is not fastidious.
 The following recipe is quite acceptable wherever young people are gathered to- gether and may be tried by mother hostess who is facing the problem of giv- ing youngsters a good supper.
 This drink Is mint punch, and to make t one begins with extra strong lemon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Woman s Litany for 1909.

Woman's Litany for 1909. Give us hats to tower above us And a lot of men to love us. Give us ample time for dressing And to do little messing. Give us funds to do our shopping Keep our round of joys from stopping. Give us comrades who can flatter- Male or female, doesn't matter. Don't let business ever worry Don't inveigle us to hurry. Let us gossip just a little Keep our consciences all brittle. Make us less and less domestic Give us homes almost majestic Let good fortune reach us double Don't let babies ever trouble. Make our annual divorces One of matrimony's courses. Make us old and ugly-never-- Keep us as we are forever.
 The Modernist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

wraps They run to a point in front, and are crossed with heads and tails at the back.
 They go over the head and drop about the shoulders. They are from five to seven inches wide, and keep one comfort ably warm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Crew of Tuq Saved.

New Orleans, January S.-News was re- ceived here tonight that the steam tug Edna, owned by George D. Emery com pany, went ashore on January l. near Bluefields, Mic, and that the crew was saved with difficulty. The vessel sank almost immediately. It was valued at Sl5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

While there is an application for man. damus to force the probate judge of Montgomery to issue a license to sell liquors in Montgomery, 1t is well under stood, as already stated. that this case will not be pushed leaving the Selma case to be fought out as it comes first to the court of last resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
ade, using five lemons and a cup of sugar

ade, using five lemons and a cup of sugar to each quart of water.
 After the lemonade is made mix it with ginger ale. using the equal quantities of each. Pour this in the punch bowl over a block of ice. Wash sprigs of mint and bruise stems and lower leaves, which is necessary to bring out the flavor.
 Half an hour before serving put the mint into the punch bowl, letting the top of each spirg stand clear of the liquid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
lnterestina Souvenir.

Allceville, January S.-(Special )-An in- teresting souvenir is in the possession of Messrs J. D. and J. R. Sanders, in the form of communication from Jose Santamaria of Calabria, No. 67 Barce- Iona, Spain. who is supervisor of sampling and weighing cotton shipments of that port These parties sent the number. reweight and price of a bale of cotton which had at one time been stored at the warehouse of Messrs. J. D. and J. R, Sanders here. This is the first record of a bale of Alceville cotton marketed across the water that has been made known here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Ring For Little Finger.

So popular has the little finger ring be- come that many predict that 1t will do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Two-Colored Bows.

A ribbon bow worn with the linen col- lar is now made of two contrasting colors. Black velvet ribbon lined with green lib- erty satin is a favorite combination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Consign your horses and mules to our big auction sale. Tuesday, January 12.
 FEES & SON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Status of Liquor Cases.

also invited to make an address, but was unable to get away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Mrs. E. P. Lewis will entertain 12 guests at luncheon today at 1 o'clock in honor of Miss Bessie Moore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Mrs. G. B. Gaston of Nashville is the guest of her mother, Mrs. D. McNeilly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Mrs. James Cary Thompson has issued cards to reception on the afternoon oi January. IS in compliment to Miss Mar. garet Rose The hours are from 3 to o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

The Improvement association of Lake view school will hold it's next meeting at the school Tuesday, January 12, at 8 o clock All are urged to come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Miss Pearl Redd of Brookside is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. T. Tanner in Graymont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Mir and Mrs. Lucien Brown will en- certain at dinner and dance Tuesday evening in honor of their guest, Miss Anna Knox Taylor of Mobile and Miss Julia Warfeld of Columbia, Tenn, who will be with them after Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Mrs Charles G. Brown will entertain Monday morning at bridge in com pliment to Mrs. Augustus Stollenwerck of Baltimore.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
JEFFERSON AND CLEVELAND
Beauty of Landscape Caused Actor to
 Forget Election

Eugene Jefferson, in Outing.
 At the time of his last nomination ex- President Cleveland had invited Mir. Joseph Jefferson and his sons, and ex- Governor Russell, of Massachusetts,, with others, to his house, Gray Gables, to hear the returns road over private wire from the convention in Chicago Just after midnight, when the excite ment was at it's height, the ex.president suddenly arosa from his chair, exclaim- ing, 1T do believe I forgot to dry my fishing nne," and left the room.
 Toward morning, when there was no longer any doubt as to the reelection of Grover Cleveland for the next four years and after he had received the con gratulations of all present excepting one, Mr. Cleveland turned to look for his friend. He saw MT. Jefferson stand ing before the great landscape window, which was feature of the new dining room at Gray Gables, his hands folded behind his back, looking out intently upon the reflection of the rising sun, mirrored in the sparkling waters of Buzzards Bay.
 MT. Cleveland approached him and touched his arm. "Joe, aren't you go- ing to congratulate mc?''
 MT. Jefferson turned immediately to his friend and grasped his hand. ''Ah, dol Believe me. l do con graduate you, but turning again to the beautiful picture, his face rejecting it's glow" God, If could paint like that" his outstretchsd arm sweep ing water and si1y-''you could be president of dozen United States and I wouldn't exchange places with you. v
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26

From one point of view, at least, it peculiar situation of the democratic party in this country that the principal speech at the recent Grover Cleveland memorial should have been delieved by a republican president of the United States, and the principal written trib- utes furnished by republican ex-pres- ident and a republican ex-secretary of state and present senator. And Cleve- land was not the only democrat to oc- cupy the White House since the war, but is generally conceded to have been one of our greatest presidents since the foundation of the republic.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26

could break out in the eye of that needle and hundreds be slain and still there would be hills and valley for the defeated ones to fee to-
 visitor--I suppose you are quite proud of your family ties.
 Small Boy-Well, pas now red one's peach, but don't like this old blue enc he makes me wear.
 Not only does friendship often end in love, but with love.
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 A vulgar man may be good judge Of refined gold.
 The vices that run in the blood over take the virtues in an easy canter.
 A word from Josh Wise: ''It sounds odd, but . foct-loose man may be tight fsted."
 ''Was ever married before?" TO- peats Fanny Rice, the actress, in a puzzled manner, as shs puts her finger to her forehead. ''Why, really, for get" Bet Fanny has been reading about the trials of some of these trust magnates.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
UNCLE WALT
TAFT'S WOES
from Empona
WHERE THE sUNFLowER GROWS

 There relief from stdtesmGn's grief, Uhateuer man mag do; there escape from the dreaded shape of the offcehunting creu Oh I'd like to 90 to the Artc gsnop, and play h polar bear, bat the hungry mob that desires job aCould soon have coraered there! I'd like to hide where the palms abide isle of tue southern sea- but tue mob aUoud my isand home, and follow up tree On, the serred ranks of the office craks wi drve to gum and torch achem to bed hear their tread patrolling the White House porch ohen I'd take drive they al alue and hang to the springs and wheeIs, and they lag i aoat by the garden gate to torture aOth their spiels They're neuer gone from the White House aun, they sleep tue goodshed floor; hear them root in the laundry chute they knock at my bedroom door So sigh m Uan for aeropane, to flee from the hungry band; cou be auail-theyd be om my traa and chevy me. back to land!
 -WALT MASON
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26

If the Phoenix Gazette wanted to slam Governor Kibbey 1t was certainly getting there with both feet when it took fall from the newly appointed railway commission. The Gazette should be little more thoughtful and charita- ble. Governor Kibbey is very familiar with the game of politics and 1t was really his turn and opportunity to move. The Silver Belt doesn't see why any republican should kick on the personnel of the commission. True, Mir Stoneman is democrat, but his hands will be tied if the republicans hang together, which they are likely to do.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
BE A GLOBE BOOSTER

LII counting noses TOT ana agalnSt the proposed bond issue 1t is gratifying to note that almost to man the big property owners and progressive spirits of the town are in favor of the water issue. They are not only in favor of it but are joining the ranks of the workers and are determined that the bonds shall carry.
 The Silver Belt considers the bond issue one of the most important ques- tions that has ever been before the tax payers of Globe. The success of the proposed issue means more to the city just at this time than would the discov- cry of dozen new copper producers, and in way will prove vastly more profitable to the residents and people who will come here in the years to come. The announcement to the world that Globe has voted a S275,0O0 bond issue for the purpose of purchasing the water plant and installing sewerage system will prove an advertisement of inestimable value. It will proclaim self-confdencs in the future of the city; 1; it will donate enterprise; it will evil dence the districts and city's solidity and permanency more than any other factor possibly could; it will show that we have a care for the welfare of the people; that We are right up to the minute; and lastly but not leastly. it will prove that the taxpayers of this city have sound business sense.
 As matter of fact, no matter what the crcaker and knocker and axe grin der may say, the water plant is not going to cost the taxpayers a farthing. It is not only self sustaining insti- tuition, but it will bring in sufficient revenue at the present schedule of water rentals to pay tho interest and provide sinking fund for bond issue considerably in excess of the one pro posed by the city. The water plant, if oAJ PSAooA nhOtAA dOh JOGt Ao d NClA- table little mint, and 10 person knows this better than the individual stock holders in the water company, who re- luctantly gave the city an option on the plant for $160,00O. And when they did make this concession they were con fident that the croaker and knocker and axe grinder and mossback would knock the proposed issue, and Globe would go on record as against municipal ownership of public utilities, and a community made up from anticipated fossils, stupid to Q degree that they would absolutely refuse a present of S200,000 or better. If this is not ex- actly what the waterworks company be- heved, the city council could not have secured an option at anything like a reasonable figure. This is plain state ment of fact and it will remain through out this campaign unchallenged.
 The chamber of commerce, an organ ization given birth for the purpose of boosting and advancing the city's in forests, should take hand in this strug- gle. It should go on record as heartily n favor of the bond issue and appoint a working committee to boost from now on out until election fight. A two-thirds vote is required This means lots of work for the enterprising Let us all get to work. The prize is worth tho expenditure of plenty of time and energy. If the real boosters take the interest in the bond issue that it de-
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26

An irate Georgia contemporary jumps cn Representative Griggs for accepting appointment on the ways and means committee "as reward for botraying his party to Cannon in the recent fight on the rules And yet, we suppose, the fact that MT. Griggs was member of this same committee ill the last con grsss, and may have been reappointed in accordance with custom, will be. held to have nothing at all to do with the case.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
MATCHES AND FIEEs
Much Loss of Life and Property Due to
 Carelessness

From bulletin in the National Fire
 Protection Association.
 The average per capita property loss by fire in Central, Western and South ern Europe is 33 cents; in the United States the average is S3.02. The reason for this astonishing difference is obvious the moment conditions are scrutinized. While this is being written contin- ual shower of imperfectly extinguished matches is falling into waste baskets rubbish heaps, upon the rugs of clubs, hotels, dwellings, and offices, thrown by careless smokers.
 Tn Massachusetts, in 1907, there were 5,7e4 fires, 1,230 of which, entailing a less of $658,346, were caused by match es. The fire marshal Of Wisconsin says that during period of sixty days twenty-five fires in his state, involving property loss of $1o6,327, were tracs- able directly to the "parlor" match. In Ohio, another of the states giving attention to needless fire waste, the fire marshal declares that match fires con stitute ''continuous performance at cost of half million dollars year. In one year of 446 fires from matches in this state, 122 were caused by child. ren, 2e3 by the carlessness of adults, and twonty-six by rats and mice-also through carlessness of adults.
 The number of persons burned to death in the United States each year by the parlor match is between eight and nine hundred, and ths property loss more than $2,Oo0,o The ''parlor" match is the common variety, which can be ignited on any hard surface, as dis tingrished from the safety match, which cannot ordinarily be ignited ex- cept upon the box in which it is sold The original ''lucifer' match, which, when ignited, gives of the choking fumes of sulphur, is still used exten.- s;vely, and is 8 safer match where han dled carlessly than the larger-headed parlor type. Denmark and Switzerland prohibit their use, and other continon- tai countries impose restrictions. It is in America only, where cheap wooden buildings abound, and where, therefore, restrictions are most vitally needed, that the parlor match is free to slay and burn.
 It costs no more to make the safety match than it does the deadly variety, and it is ordinarily sold as cheaply. Modern matchmaking machinery can turn out from four to seven million of either kind in day. It rests, there fore, with the people themselves, either to continue the present careless snap ping of match heads upon bed covers, curtains, carpets, clothing and other in fammable materials, for which practice so frightful price is paid in property and life, or to protect the common in terests of humanity and the life of their households by thoroughly exercising care in ordering their match supply. 1t is almost wholly matter of education.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
Shifting Slugs

 A word from Josh Wise: ''It will pay student to study life as well as his. text books.''
 Weston is still walking. By the way, all those walking clubs Weston started what are they doing?
 "say, muvver, do goosebcrries have legs?''
 "why, no, precious. Why do you ask such question:"
 ''Well, then, think I've swallowed a caterpiller.'
 Mistress-Nora, why is it that the crank;est mistresses always have the best cooks7
 Nora-Aw, go on with your blarney.
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 They've now christened an a,rship with champagne. In this case it's hoped wine is not mocker and that the air ship will fly.
 The bishop of Moosonee has the largest diocese in the world. It includes some 100000 square including the north pole. No, he doesn' t get over all of fiat least, not every year.
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 How nice it would be if Rlbe Wad- dell could be fitted with a gyroscope so he could pitch steadier ball this sea son!
 Teacher-Now, children we come to Germany. Who can tell me what kaiser is?
 Johnnie-A kaiser is stream of hot water always splashing up in the air, and provoking the earth.
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 Mistress Mary, I saw you feeding pie to that policeman last night. How did it happen?
 Mary--Oh, gracious, did forget to plug the keyhole again?
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 LETTING HIM DOWN LIGHT Mather-What's that new little boys name?
 Jinlmy-Marmaduke. 4 Mother-He doesn't seem to get along nicely with the other little boys. Jimmy-Aw, he. gifts along pretty well considering his name's Marina duke.
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 It was Springfield, H., genius who took a long breath and hurled this at his enemy: "Why, sir, yoa have a soul so small that 10000 such souls could live in the eye of cambric needle. Civil war