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The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Three hundred and sixteen divorces
have been granted in Rhode Island during
the past six months. Rhode Island
divorce industry seems proportionately as
largo as its United States Senator. when
viewed IN contrast with the remainder
Of the country.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

If the Empire State of the South sue
ceeds In "outlawing everything with
alcohol in IT," as one prohibition legis-
lator says it will do. II will be necessary
to put the legislature in quarantine every
time II sits.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Varied Interests.

Il suppose a newspaper has TO have
all sorts Of features2"
Yes. The children Ike the cartoons. the
women read the baseball news. most men
enjoy the side talks with girls. and to-day
saw a tramp perusing the financial col
umn."
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
PIcntr nf Mntrrinl.

I'VE want to get up a spectacle TO boom
our town"
'Why can't We get us ladies' hat pa
geant2"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
his PERMANENT WARDROBE.

Is PERMANENT WARDROBE
Ma has strange ways,
Odd fashions, but
Dads waistline stays
Exactly put.
No sleeves that fare
On him we note,
Nor does he wear
An empire coat.
Mas handsome gown
But lately great,
Now gets~a frown-
'Tis out OF date.
But news from France
Cannot pa rile.
HIS last years pants
Remain In style
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

From Puck.
Lady-what makes these peaches so un-
usually high, my man?
Rooney the Pedler-Well, tits this way,
mem-they come from the top O. the tree.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

From the New York Herald.
There Is some discussion OF the ad-
visibility OF heads on our coins Unim-
portant! The real trouble is in getting
our hands on them.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
s,mnlicitv of Some Places.

From the MegEcndorfcr Blntter.
Guide-After this point there's no vege-
tation. 500 meters higher no beer, and
after another 500 no post cards
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

An effort is being made TO prove a
Chicago man insane because he once bet
$4,000 on William J. Bryan. II he should
do it again he surely must be violently
Insane
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Qnife So.

"All the worlds a stage
Yes and Il takes a consummate actor
10 laugh heartily az the proper point in an
old anccdote"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Half the people you meet have an ak
to grind" says the Montgomery Adver-
tiser. And are willing to use you for a
chopping block. If we may believe the
pessinists.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

What this country gets too much Of
entirely is freak legislation. Verify, our
State legislatures seem to vie with one
another as to which shall do the biggest
fool thing and the oftenest
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
MIthIn HIs RtRhtE.

say you" yelled the first humorist
What is it?' demanded the second hu-
morist.
You stole a joke of mine.
"Weu I put IL into different kind Of
dialect didn't -
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Neat Footrcnr.

Some men cuthuse DER wooden shoes,
Make them a hobby;
And / opine the same are fine,
Distinctly knobby.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

From the Chicago Record-Herald
II the Washington baseball club could
induce Aldrich to take an interest in it.
he might be depended upon to raise its
percentage.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Texas Restores Its Credit.

Texas voters have adopted an amend
ment TO the State constitution which
validates school district bonds amounting
TO more than 100000. which the Su-
prene Court had declared TO be illegal
The bonds had been bought in good faith
and the proceeds had been used. In all
three amendments were adopted. Besides
the OTIS mentioned. another makes lawful
the practice OF organizing school districts
and taking in territory IN more than one
county, which means that more OF such
districts Will be organized and have bonds
for sale. The third viii permit towns OF
5,0Q0 or more inhabitants 20 organize un-
Ger special charters, 1900 now being the
minimum limit The adoption OF this
provision means that towns Of 5000 20
1000 may now receive legislative author
ity 10 issue larger amounts OF bonds
than was permissible under the general
law. in order that necessary public i'm
prOvements may be made.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Mr. Bryan says he will not move to
Texas. And as it seems impossible TO
move Texas to Mr. Bryan. It would ap
pear TO be all of
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Gradley, England. a hamlet too small
for the map, is large enough to entertain
a religious controversy. Although so
small. the settlement raised $500 10 pro-
vide a new cemetery. Everybody agreed
that half the space should be allotted to
members OF the Established Church and
half 70 Noncomformists. But at that point
discussion began to rage. and when at
length a government inquiry was called
for and held ii proved that the Non
conformists demanded a fence between
the two divisions. Churchmea sat tight
and let the government inspector do the
talking, and he refused 20 sanction the
fence. He would not concede that divi-
sion because he did not wish 10 confuse
Gabriel as to which side he should blow
his trurlpet on the resurrection morning
ing.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

factured in this country. We think. per
haps, II is not quite that. Ofttimes il is
the same old thing under a different label.
that's all.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Caring for BattIcae.ds.

II appears that we take better care
Of our battlehelds in the United States
than they do in Europe Gettysburg is
marked with monuments. and the visitor
has a vivid impression OF that conflict
But the field OF Waterloo is rapidly being
divested OF its interesting features. An
American tourist in Brussels states the
houses which sheltered men who helped
10 make history there. are being torn
down. the roads and paths are being
obliterated. and soon there will be
nothing left 10 remind one Of Napolean' s
last stand but the great mount capped
by the Waterloo lion. The museum
where all the battlefield trophies are
on view-unlforms, arms, drawings. and
pictures-was never pretentious instl-
tuition. but no visitor failed 70 look with
interest at the many exhibits behind the
glass doors This also Is 20 be dismantled
and the articles which have been care
fully kept for years Will be distributed
among the provincial museums OF Bel
gium, where, as individual exhibits, they
will lose much in value.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

A number OF church corner stones have
been robbed in New York OF late. There
are very few things the New York thief
has overlooked.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Congress unburdened itself of about
100000 words concerning the new tariff.
II is not improbable that the country will
do a little talking back on it's own ac-
count. sooner or later. however.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

From The 81 Louis Republic.
Tom Watson. lawyer and editor BY profession
statesman in spite Of himself, and candidate on the
side is an unspeakable refreshment to a perspirnr
and tarR-weary public.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Just so no aviator named Herr Won
Blotz sails over to England. all will not
be considered lost
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Pretty soon cut-price and secondhand
sales OF aeroplanes will be quite common.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

From tho Scranton Truth
Senator Oliver is quoted as saying that the IN
proposition viii be issue in the election
Of the next Pennsylvania legislature. As the cleo
tion does not take place until next year the sub
icct does not appear to be Of immediate interest
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Precocious YounEsterl

From the Deseret Evening News
Some Of the infant industries are en-
fants terribles.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
MIR. Beveridge Stood Firm

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
senator Beveridge would not compromise HIS fight
for a sincere downward revision Of the tarin
even for a real tariff commission. much less FOR an
excuse for one.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
a Prophet of PROFIT.


1t is proposed 10 make green the pre-
vailing color Of street cars in aesthetic
Boston. That recalls an investment once
made By Brigham Young. During a
proselyting trip IN the East. he ran across
a bargain IN green paint. There were
tons and vats OF II. as cheap as dirt
The apostle bought il up and
shipped # 70 Salt Lake City. When
he reached home he encountered
angry wives. Green paint instead Of
millinery? The idea But the head OF
the household bade them be Of good cheer
He promptly went 10 the Endowment
House. and as promptly received a reve-
lation requiring the faithful 70 paint their
doors and window blinds and fences bright
green within UWenty-fOUr hours or be
struck dead In their tracks Vast vas the
uproar in Mormondom. for green paint
seemed a thing not TO be had In a jiffy
Then arose Brigham 10 save the day. He
announced that the necessary pigment
could be obtained at the pontihcal paint
shop for not more than twenty times the
price he had paid for It. Thus did he
convert revelation into revenue.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

If King Alfonso were a baseball umpire
the remarks from the bleachers could
hardly be more unkind or harshly critical.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

From the Atciison Globe.
Mike Horan is now a real married man;
his wife's kin are visiting him.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
NIr. Tnft,a RevIrion.
Mr.. Watson a Refreshment

From the Milwaukee Free Press.
President Taft is now revising his golf score
downward
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

There is always a bright side. For
every Is-it-hot-enough-for-you? yap there
are two Observation-Disclosures optimists.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Mr.. Bryan and MIR. Parker.

From the Philadelphia Press
William J. Bryan and Alton NJ. Parker are
agreed in one thing. Neither cf them likes the
new tariff law
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

II Mr.. Taft did say. as ne is quoted.
I am immensely pleased with the tariff
bill" he must be a cinch for his cook
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Perhaps Spain prefers lighting itself
because it has its doubts about being able
to lick anybody else
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
MIR. Bacon and Paris

From the Springfield Republican
The report persists that in due course Rob
Bacon is 20 be made Ambassador 10 France.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Mr.. TaWney described.
Prom the New York Sun.
II is admitted even by his opponents that Mr.
Tawney is an honest. capable. hard working Repre-
sentative whose intentions are honorable.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

II a man didn't have 10 eat. wear socks.
sleep, and bat his eyes, he might find a
whole lot to admire in our new tariff law.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

An authority figures that there are over
5000 different Intoxicating drinks manu-
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
PEOPLE AND THINGS


OAu OOiAeBe Negotiations.
Those who criticise college amusements
Of to-day may find comparative comfort
in a look not far backward In a chroni-
Gle Of the early days Of Miami Univer-
sity. in Ohio. now a century old. It IS
related that the drastic rule provided.
No student shall wear about his person
pistol, dirk. stiletto, or other dangerous
weapon" Another rule ran, Amy stu
dent who shall send or accept a chaI-
lenge, or be second in a duel, or in any
wise aids and abets II shall be imme-
diately expelled from college" In other
rules the Miami seeker for knowledge
was prohibited from playing games OF
chance or having cards or backgammon
boards in his possession. The student
was also directed not to attend any bail.
dancing school. theatrical exhibition
horse race, or any similar place Of resort
The football youth Of to-day viii bear
comparison with his armed, duel-hghting
horse racing, and gambling antecedent
How London Keeps Clean.
London celebrates this year the fiftieth
anniversary Of the adoption Of its sewer
age system This plan was the construc-
tion Of intercepting sewers at each side
Of the river and running along its shores.
into which instead OF the river the drains
Of the city should pour their contents,
Since this time other such sewers have
been constructed AparaIlel with the first
or converging upon them. Thus the vast
bulk of the sewage is kept out OF the
river, until it has been subjected 10 chem
ical treatment and thus rendered COM
paratively innOcuOus and inoffensive The
| sludge which results from the process OF
/ precipitation, amounting TO about 500
tons day, is carried for out into the
estuary Of the Thames. and there II is
dumped into the great hole which Is
known as the Black Deep In such fash
ion does London dispose Of nearly 30, 900,
600 gallons OF sewage daily, and in time
Of heavy rains. more than a billion gal
| Ions.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

The President's Diplomacy.
From the Mexican Herald.
President Taft has dined and dinned tariff re-
form into Congressmen.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
when Mr.. Cannon Speaks.

From he Boston Herald.
On the lecture platform Speaker Cannon woul
b a BIG gun.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
ANENT PUBLIC MEN.
Mr. rnrnev Described.

Mr.. Ta7vney Described.
Prom the New York Sun
II is admitted even by his opponents that Air
Tawney is an honest, capable. hard working Repre-
sentative. whose intentions are honorable.
Mr.. Brynn and MIR. Parker.
From the Philadelphia Press.
William J. Bryan and Alton NJ Parker are
agreed in one thing. Neither Ct them likes the
new tariff law.
Mr.. Bacon and Paris.
From the Springfield Republican.
The report persists that in due course Robert
Bacon is TO be made Ambassador to France.
When Mr.. Cannon Speaks.
From he Boston Herald.
On the lecture platform Speaker Cannon would
be big gun
The Presidents Diplomacy.
From the Mexican Herald.
President Taft has dined and dinned tariff re-
form into Congressmen.
Mr.. Beveridge stood Firm.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
senator Beveridse would not compromise his fight
even for a real tariff commission. much less FOR an
excuse for one.
Mr.. Tuft's Revision.
From the Milwaukee Free Press.
President Taft is now revising HIS golf score
downward
Mr.. Watson Refreshment.
From The ST. Louis Republic
Tom Watson. lawyer and editor BY profession.
statesman in spite Of himself and candidate on the
side. is an unspeakable refreshment to perspring
and taIif-weary public
Mr.. oliver Looks Ahead.
From tho Scranton Truth.
Senator Oliver is quoted as saying that the in
proposition viii be issue In the election
Of the next Pennsylvana legislature. As the elec-
ten does not take place until next year. the sub
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
TO OPEN ORPHEU NJ
IN BIRMINGHAM
NAME OF HIPPoDRoME WILL BE
CHANGED AND HIGHEST CLASS
VAUDEVILLE IN AMERICA WILL
BE OFFERED.

By an arrangement entered into yes
terday between Martin Beck. general
manager OF the Orpheum Circuit and
Realty company, and Jake Wells. Bir-
nlingham, will be added to the Orpheum
circuit OF theatres
The theatre In Birmingham that is to be
taken over for the Orpheum bookings is
the Hippodrome, which will hereafter be
known as 1.-THE Orpheum' and which,
owing to its large capacity and excel
lent location will make 1t possible to pre-
sent the same important vaudeville pro-
grammes which are now being sent to
three other southern towns-Memphis,
Louisville and New Orleans. The open
ing date for the new policy has not been
definitely set. but 1t will be introduced
with a brilliant inaugural bill of head
line features.
The next southern city to be added will
be Nashville, where the Orpheum circuit,
In connection with Jake Wells, is building
q new theatre.
This will make the eighth new Orpheum
this season. the other additions to the
chain being located IN Des Moines, Og-
den, Lincoln, Winnipeg, Duluth and
Evansville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
UNRULY MEMBER
KICKS TOO HARD
Chattanooga Is Now Entirely
eff the Baseball Map
FRANCHISE Is FORFEITED
Owners Of Chattanooga Franchise Re-
fuse to Pay Price Demanded to
Leave the League and City
Is Now Out of 1t.

Augusta. November 0.-(Special.) D.
Chttanooga's franchise was formally
rendered to the South Atlantic league
at a meeting of the league that was
held in Augusta today. 1t was then
forfeited to the league and the owners
of the club, which were O. 3. Andrews
and associates, are now out Of base
ball.
It will be remembered that Chatta-
nooga baked on the proposition to
paying $4,000 for graduation from the
South Atlantic into the Southern league
and since 1t clearly violated a rule of
the National association the league
could do nothing other than ouse Chat
tanooga. Messrs. Nick Cornish and D.
Ethridge were appointed a committee
to dispose of the Chattanooga fran
chise unless Andrews pays the nee
essary $4,000 to get into the Southern
within the next month. The represen-
tatives OF the various cities in the
league were very much incensed a the
action of Chattanooga in quitting the
league after she had been treated SO
we'll, and the attitude of the persons
In the meeting indicated that they
were not in for any mercy being shown
to the Chattanooga club. There was
will be one within a week when the
directors meet.
The meeting yesterday was one of
the league and the directors meeting
is entirel ydifferent. There were not
enough directors yesterday to have an
election, but within week a succeE-
sor will be chosen to the present In
cumbent. The meeting will, be held in
Augusta and 1t is probably either w.
H. Joyner Of Atlanta or former Presf-
dent Charles B. Boyer will be the
choice of the directors. The salary
limit was placed at $4,000 and the
ager.
Chattanooga being thrown OUT of the
league, so to speak, is elimination of
much trouble that has been experienced
all season with that club. Chattanooga
came into the league last winter together
with Columbus, thus increasing the cir
cult of six cities to eight. Throughout
the entire year she was the dominant fac
tor in almost everything. Her power was
called the power behind the throne in the
administration Of the leagues affairs and
a all times she professed the deepest in
tehest in It
But Chattanooga was trying to use this
league as a stepping stone to better
things. She had long cherished a desire
to get in the Southern and this fall the
owner of the Chattanooga franchise, o.
B. Andrews secured an option on the
Little Rocsk club of the Southern league
for s12,5O0. A ruse was then tried to get
out of the South Atlantic without the
legal price of $500.
The league members yesterday placed
their stamp Of disapproval on the question
and there is possibility OF Chattanooga
not having baseball next year in any
league. With Chattanooga Knoxville
must go, and possibly Columbus as the
taking back Of Charleston into the league
will make a much more compact circuit.
The fans Of the south will await with
great interest the meeting next week,
when a president will be selected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows from the office Of the probate
court:
Will Trucks of Mount Pinson to Miss
Mary w. D. Tucker.
William A. Masters of Birmingham to
Miss Josephine e. Hilton.
Ernest Robertson of Pratt City to Miss
Josie Wilson.
Robert B. Lanham of North Birning-
ham to Miss Hassie Busby.
Charles Mullinna of North Birmingham
to Miss Exar Houston.
G. ]. Daffron Of Ensley to Miss Fran
ces B. Ward
A. e. whalley Of Nashville to Miss
Emily Hillman Donaldson.
George w. Burgett Of Mount Pinson to
Miss Mamie Hughes.
John D. Peterson of Birmingham to
Miss Hansine A. Tangarud.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS TO MEET
MEN OF NATIONAL REPUTATION
WILL DELIVER ADDRESSES AT
JEFFERSON COUNTY coNVEN-
TIoN-PRoGRAMME.

The session of the jefferson County
Sunday School convention win be held
at the First Methodist church next Mon
day, the meeting to be held in conjunc-
ton with the Teachers Training insu-
tute. The Sunday school convention will
last during two days. beginning Wednes-
day and adjourning Thursday. while the
institute will be In session from Monday
until Friday.
R. r. Lewis, president of the Sunday
school association, will preside over the
convention. and number OF Sunday
school workers of national prominence
the session. Among the latter Is DR..
Herbert Moninger of Cincinnati, who
will deliver an address before the con-
vention Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. DR.. Moninger will choose as his
subject 1.-The Superintendent Confer
ence." Another visitor who will be heard
is Rev. W. @. Clippinger Of Westerville.
O.. president of Orterbein university.
The following is the programme for
the Sunday school conventions:
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.
10 a. m.-Devotional, DR.. I. G. Brans-
combe
Address. President R F. Lewis.
Secretarys report, ]. S. Faulkner.
Treasurer's rport. E. C. Thurston.
THE True Spirit Of Worship" Miss
Minnie Kennedy.
Appointment of committees.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
p. m.-'Home Department" 8. D.
Monroe.
Teacher Training" Mrs. 8. P. Moore.
Teachers Conference" DR.. G. W. Ma
con.
"Superintendents' Conference" DR.
Herbert Moninger.
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.
10 a. m.-Devotional, DR.. J. 7. Piunket.
Report Of district presidents.
Banner Districts" D, w. Sims.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2 p. m.-Devotional, Rev. J. A. Bryan.
Report of elementary superintendent,
Miss Alice Hale.
Report OF intermediate superintendent.
Mrs. Won L. Thompson.
THE Boy Problem" Leon Palmer.
Report OF committees.
Election of officers.
Final adjournment
For the convenience OF those attending
the convention luncheon will be served
outside the church at the recesses on
both days, a small charge being made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
STEAMER BURNS
But ALL SAVED

Los Angeles, November 20.-(Spe-
cial. THE steamer St. Croix, which
left San Pedro this morning for San
Francisco with about $50 passengers
aboard, caught fire this afternoon and
ran ashore near Point Dune, IL miles
north of Santa Monica. All the pas
sengers were taken ashore safely. The
steamer City Of Topeka, bound from
San Francisco to San Pedro, which
passed the burning st. Croix at 4:45
p. m, reported the vessel almost
burned to the waters edge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
CLAWS TALKS OF
BIG LAND DEALS

Seattle, Wash, November 2o.-L. n.
CLAWS, former chief of the field work
of the general land office at Seattie'
who was removed from office by sec
rotary Ballinger, was calieo 10 INC
Witness stand today during the inquiry
into the validity Of the Cunning lano
claims in Alaska. He was merely
asked to Identify letter he had writ
ten to ]. M. aheridan, special attorney
for the government, in reply to re-
quest from Sheridan for coniereh1s
Concerning facts to which he couia
testify. Mr.. CLAWS will be a witness
again Monday 49, -,
The government continued the IN
PRODUCTION of evidence to show ina.
fling on the $3.50 acres of coal lana
near Katalla, the value OF wnicn Is
estimated at about $50,oO0,ooo, was
made nv "a claimants for the purpose
If consolidating the claims and mining
coal through one company.
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Volunteers Go to Nicaragua.

New Orleans, November 20.-After
attempting to secure passage for Blue
fields for two weeks, three volunteers
for the army of Gen. ]. j. Estrada, the
Nicaraguan revolutionary leader. left
here yesterday on the steamer lmper-
ator. They were DR.. B. Castrillo, a
brother of DIR. Salvador Castrillo, Es-
trada's diplomatic representative at
Washington. DR.. Pedro Joaquin Cham
orro of the insurgent army, and Gabe
Conrad of New Iberia, La, who is to
take a commission as colonel of sharp
shooters on the staff of General
Estrada