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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
ISLANDER FROM HIGH PLACE,

From the Mobile Register
 The governor of the state of Ala bama. the governor of the wh ole state of Alabama, and the governor of all the people of the state of Alabama-tffe occupier of the seat of honor, the chief executive of all the laws, gravely as- serted in Huntsville the existence of "a condition bordering on anarchy in Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham" the three bright municipal jewels In the crown of Alabama. We do not hesitate to say that this Is islander, the more inexcusable considering it's source
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
WhY COOK SUCCEEDED.
,, tho we.hington IJeraId

From the Washington Herald.
 There is still something of doubt, real or assumed, in the minds of scientists in England and partisans in America as to the truth Of Dr. Cooks claim of having reached the pole. The attitude of the English is but natural, for, so long as the polo remained undiscovered, there was . chance of an Englishman finding it, and the British hand is fond of cutting its initials in out-of-the-way places. In Ameriea. the skspticiem is, confned chiefly to other men who have tried the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

congested, and two-thirds of Alabama goes uncultivated because newcomers prefer to finger in the cities refus- ing to come where land is cheap in price and fruitful when well eulti- vated-where the climate is that of Italy and great markets await the pro- queer of early vegetables, fruits or even of plain cotton or corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Trade In Texas.

Theodore C. Koenig, Jr., who represents a large eastern concern, has returned from months trip through the south- west, and reports business fairly good.
 q spent some time in Texas" said MT Koenig, and in certain sections found business quite brick, but all told the short cotton crop has tended to cur tail trade. The crop Is spotty. Some farmers report that parts of their crop are all right but that other parts are very poor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
A sUPERWoMAN.

 When things go wrong, who takes the blame? His little wife; When he backslides who shares the shame?
 His little wife, on rainy days, when days are fair Who meets him with cheerful a1 And helps him all his woes to bear? His little wife.
  Who dresses plainly as she can? His little wife; Who housekeeps on a thrifty plan? His little wife. Who's always singing, wreathed in smiles? Who swiftly all his care beguiles? And never worries. never riles? His little wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
PASSING STRANGE.

From the Washington HeraId
 Having been "the great and ultimate authority instrumental in framing the new prohibition law in Alabama, and hav- ing 'been moved purely by patriotic purpose in lending his splendid talents to this end" a certain Judge Weakley has ''consented'' to the use of his name as a candidate for governor. How surpris- ippt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
NOT QUITE ALL.

There is a big sale on at a mammoth department store" there?p
 No; few are out in the cemetery"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Bljou Breaks Record.

Last Monday brought the best days business that the Bijou has ever had" said Manager Semon. we seated at the two performances a total of 5400 people. That business easily broke all former records"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
MERELY SUGGESTED.

"A man ought not 10 rock the boat on the sea of matrimony"
 No; but he might help out sometimes by rocking the cradle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
A WESTERN, VIEW.

From the Portland Telegram.
 Alabama enacted Fuller law" which made that state dry; but 1t is fair to pre- sume that before the law went into effect some of the legislators and others got fuller n a goat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

The north pole is well equipped with flags at any rate. It is fully decor ated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
REFLECTIONS or A BACHELOR,

2 rTOiIl tHc lNoW 1oIA 6Ioo1s
 You can sometimes trust . man who hasn't the power to injure you.
 A girl can be embarrassed because Ina canary sees a man kiss her.
 A man hunting for a needle in q hay stack can overlook 8 crowbar there,
 4 woman can get more exhilaration out of . compliment than . man can out of a bottle of wine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Man flight has become acute again because of the tournament at Brescia, Italy, now in full swing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
IGNORING THE DOCTOR

 Now that a Brooklynite has discovered the north pole, what's coming next?" Probably a procession of Brooklynites in route to the north pole, wheeling baby carriages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Aviating is very comfortably con. ducted at present, but when there are 4O,000 machines in the sky at once road rules will be needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Peary may have temperature rec ord that outdoes Cooks IF degrees below zero. Cooks experience is at present the record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

America got to the pole at any rate, and Peary's return will silence the polar scientists who were inclined to be critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Bleriot and Sir Thomas Lipton should come on one boat, for both are in quest of cups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
PLAYING THE GAME

PLAYING THE GAME. "A campaign of deception!" The politicians cry And each one throws some mud in The other fellows eye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Only those who are rich and have much time to waste have hay fever This is the latest ascertainment of science.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Hartman out of the spotlight and the latter is no doubt glad of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

The Congressional Record is the slowest daily in the land. It is, or recently was, still printing speeches of the extra session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

The American flag must be flying from huge icicles at the north pole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Mexico is fussing over her election although it does not take place unti next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Microbes in the ice box should be compelled to pay rent or move out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

The green corn season is nearly ended and all this pellagra talk is not disturbing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

The British scientists who doubt Cook can now fall back on Peary, but he, too, is an American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
HE CAN'T SEE I,

HE CAN'T SEE IT. A woman will speak of "A love of a hat" And say she has wanted One just like that. But when his new check book Will soon be stub, There's little enthusing That's done by her hub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Both Peary and Cook went to the pole in April when they should have gone in August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

The sun is not setting on the Amer ican flag at the pole now for half of the year at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Joe Cannon's supply of dam sites is respectfully referred to Secretary Bal finger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

It is a race now between Cook and Peary to reach New York, and the betting runs in favor of the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Those two Bskimos want no more personally conducted Cooks tours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Diss de Barr is going into vaudeville in which she can sell her gold bricks to hundreds at a time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
NAL DE MFR.

NAL DE MFR.
 With due apologies) A poor, pale sufferer Remarked, T hate to knock. But l would this ship were hard and ia st Upon a mighty rock. No more the ocean wave for me, ] much prefer the land, Where can keep something else upon My stomach besides my hand.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
rA1R wEArIEp sAII.nR

A FAIR WEATHER SAILOR.
 When the wind on the gray salt sea blows softly, then my weary spirits rise, and the land no longer pleases me, and far more doth the calm allure me. But when the hoary deep is roaring, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
ORIGINAL SANDWICH MAN.

Cook is the man who made Copen- hagen famous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
FINANCE.

What's the best way to dispose of floating debt?"
 Set aside sinking fund, guess"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
AN OFF DAY.

AN OFF DAY. Father isn't feeling well today" 'No?" He kicked the cat" 'Too bad. And now the cat doesn't feel well.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
COMMENT.

News dispatches from the French Congo state that Mataba and Shangha blacks have eaten up everything in sight, including a telegraph operator who was snatched from his key and thrown into the pot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Contested American Cities

Beyond all doubt many newcomers in this country have no desire to work on farms as perhaps they had worked at home. They finger in the larger cities hoping to find an opportunity to increase their material gains and thus to become free of the drudgery of toll. As rule the opportunity does not come, and they could, by coming south, get on faster and bet ter by becoming small proprietors and growers of cotton. They do not know this, but nevertheless 1t is fact, and after a while the truth of the Hitu- ation will dawn on them.
 At present they flock in the Mzger cities. In Chicago, 1000 miles inland. out of total of 2,572,S35 residents there are groups as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Get more out of your job than the salary" advises a writer in the St. Louis Times. Sounds like an invita- tion to graft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

TnlTty Otu6r nALIOn6HueB o1 BmHIF CT proportions are included in the list, and when all arg summed up we sec that an interior American city holds 700, ,00O Americans and 100000 people of foreign birthl In New York's 100000 the proportions are even more un-American. The cities are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

A Pennsylvania pitcher dropped dead of heart disease after striking out three men in succession while the bases were full. As much a hero IS The announcement that Berliners have devoured over 1000 dogs in three months seems to indicate that instead of being yelping consumers they are consuming the yelps. H Hetty Green has been occupying the "House of Mirrors in New York, which belongs to the Countess Leary. Even at that, she was not able to see herself as others see her.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Washington Bureau AEs-Heraid. 14:I o street, N. W.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
HONDURANS NOW UNEASY
VISIT OF sTRANGKn CAUSES DIS
 QUITTING RUMORs.
Upon Putting Inte Port fer Fuel He is Detained, But Later Disap- peurs--Tug Stf11 In
 Harbox,

Port Cortez. spanish Honduras. Oct 21. via New Orleans. La, Oct. 2S.-- With it's Government assuming an at titude of strict neutrality in the mat ter of the revolutionary movement in Nicaragua. Honduras experienced It's first excitement since the trouble start ed in her sister republic.
 This incident was presented by the accidental visit of a stranger who gave his name as '-Senor Rosales." The tug on which he was making the trip from Biuefields to Puerto Barrfos ran short of fuel and he was forced to put into Port Cortez for a fresh sup ply. It became rumored that he was a special commissioner. being sent by General Estrada, the Nicaraguan in- surgent leader to President Cabrera of Guatemala. and that he was negotiat- Ing for a large shipment of arms.
 As result of these rumors. the stranger and his tug were detained and he was given quarters at q local hotel.
 During the night he disappeared. The tug with his grip and other belong ings still on board, is peacefully bob bing up and down in the harbor. it's crew spending most of their time asleep. To the delight of the deni- gems of the port, however, the guns of the "Commandancia" have been trained on the little craft.
 There is much curiosity and specula- ton here as to the contents of Senor Rosales' grip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
OF MARRIED LIFE
REPORTED THAT AsTORs SEEK
 SEPARATION.
Great Secrecy Preserved About Do- mestic Affairs of Astor Family --Counsel Refuses to Make
 Statement.

New York. Oct 2s.--Reports that Mrs. John Jacob Astor has brought suit for legal separation from her husband. Colonel John Jacob Astor. were neither denied nor affirmed to- day by c. H. Young. who is said to have been appointed a referee in the case. Mir. Young declined to discuss the case.
 Mrs. Astor is said to be represent ed by John H. cadillader, of the firm of Strong and Cadillader and MT. As- tors attorney Is said to be Lewis Cass Ledyard. The greatest secrecy is maintained about the reported suit for separation and counsel declined to make any statements.
 Colonel Astor is at present on board his yacht, cruising in Bahaman wa- ters.. He left New York three days before Mrs. Astor returned from Eu- rope on October 15, last.
 The reported suit came as a great surprise to society. Mrs. Astor was Miss Ava Willing. daughter of Ei- ward S. willing, of Philadelphia. She was married to Colonel Astor in 1891. The couple have two children, William Vincent Astor. IT years old and Ava Alice Muriel Astor, 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

sky's revenge upon Baron Ashrenthal, the Austro- Hungarian foreign minis ter. for the humiliation inflicted upon Russian by Austrias annexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 The Matin today prints an interview with Maximilian Harden. editor of Die zukinft. in which tue editor declares 1t is Idle to conceal the fact that the Racconigi meeting sounds the death knell of the triple alliance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
TROOPS PROTECT TOBACCO.
Big Independent Grower Asks Prote<
 ton of Governor.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 2s.-Seventy- five thousand pounds of tobacco be- longing to C. A. Simpson of Grant county, who was aided in Its ship ment by state militia arrived here to- day.
 simpson is not a member of the Burley pool Having been threatened and fearing interference If he at tempted to ship his tobacco. he ap- pealed to Governor Wilson for aid The governor detailed detachment of state troops from cynthiana to go to Grant county and assist in the ship ment of the tobacco.
 It Is said an attempt was made by night riders last Friday night to reach the tobacco in the railroad yards at Mason and that shots were exchanged between the soldiers and riders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
BOYS BODY FOUND.
Dead Brother Taken From River Few
 H0urn Ref0re.

New Orleans, Oct. 26.-Negroes on the levee today dragged from the river the body of Thomas Davidson. a 14-year-old white boy. Only twelve hours before the body of his younger brother. John Davidson. had been found in the river a short distance from where the body of Thomas was picked up today.
 The boys disappeared from a board ing house here Oct. 21, shortly after their mother had reprimanded them for making a noise in the room of their sister. who was i'll. They moth CT, Mrs. Sally Davidson, had stopped in New Orleans with her children while on her way from her home in Dallas. Tex, to Thomasville. Ga, where she has another daughter at school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
OIL COMPANIES CONFESS
Admit vioIation of Texas An1-Trust

LaW8.
 Austin. Tex, Oct. 26.--The Security Oil Company and the Navarro Refining Company today confessed in the Dis tnct Court to having entered Into a combination In violation of the Texas antitrust laws. and judgments amounting to about $l7s.ooo were en- tered against the companies by Judge Calhoun. Forfeitures of charters, per- mits and busters from the State will at once be prepared by the court and executed.
 A fine amounting to $65.000 was as- sessed against the Standard oil Com pany of Indiana. while the suits against the Standard oil Company of New Jersey and the National Transit Company were dismissed without pros ecution. The Union Tank Line Com pany was fined for the value of sixty five tank cars of oil, which are now in possession of the state. When the State rested it's case. counsel for the defendant companies at once con fessed judgment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
the president and other officers in hon. or of the Southern Association of College Women.
Pr<v.re to Adjoarn .

Detroit, Oct. 2e-The biennial Eener- al convention of the Universalist Church, which has been in session here since last Friday. mingled religious services today with a considerable amount of convention busfness in prep aration for final adjournment after to- morrow mornings session. Among the speakers on today's program was Key !. M. Rasnalre. of Canton, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
FRENCH PLEASED.
Russo-Italian RapprOehment Creates
 Intense satisfaction.

Paris. Oct 2s.-The Russo-Italian rapprochement has created intense sat isfaction In the French capital, where it is considered in accord with Frances interests. Officially, Foreign Minister Pichon simply declares 1t furnishes another gauge for European peace, but the French press believes 1t is fraught with big significance for the future. not involving the immediate end of the triple alliance but giving Italy independence of her two allies which will enable her at any time to enter the opposition camp.
 Personally the meeting between En- peror Nicholas and King Victor Eman- nueI at Racconigi Is considered to be the Russian foreign minister Iswol-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

Louisville. practically exhausts the present stock of the company, which. is known as the 'Trusv." Juffus Kessler. called -1he Napoleon Of ths whisley trade" who. 1t is rumored. is soon to retire. and Denny WeiskopE who own ed the consignment. sold Previously this year O'Brien Brothers purchased 5000 barrels from the same source.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
noo.exelt nIeetn AIkerix.

Londiana, British Agrica, Oct. Be- Colonel Roosevelt Kermit and others of the hunting expedition. arrived here today and met Carl E.. Aikerly. who is collecting specimens for the American museum at New York. To- morrow the party will proceed to FL dama ravine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
BUY sio DRINKS.
Iist sf Hssai.ss Of ss-CafleA Tr.st h

Lcussvll1e Ss1d Louisville. Ky, Oct. 26--A Titan.s drink of whiskey--11. 900 .parrels-hss been purchased from the Kentucky Warehouse and DistfiIery Company by OBrien Brothers, of Chica 60. it Is an- 3275,000, but the total cost, when taxes .aree paid. win be increased to Sf.00o. o.000. X This purchase. besides being one of se largest ever made on the great Tain Street whisksy exchange. of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
ANNOUNCEMENT PREMATURE.
state Department Does Not Recognize
 NfcnrnEuan Rebels.

Washington. Oct 2e--1ne announce ment of the appointment of the so. called provisional government of Mic aragua of Consul General at New Orleans. Is regarded by the State De- partment oficiais as altogether prem ature. ana the recognition of such ar officer is, at present at feast. out oi the question. The policy of the State Department as to the recognition oi the revolutionary party in foreign countries is we'll established and fl will not be departed from in the case of Nicaragua.
 The question of xfie recognition oi the provisional government proclaimed by General Estrada, has not. so far been considered bv the State Depart ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
COLLEGE WOMEN MEET.
a.soelatloa of ooliexe Aiunn.s Ia

AssOclatlon Of College Aiumnae In
 Sessiom.
 Cincinnati, Oct. 26-The Association of College Alumnae of the United States opened it's annual convention here today. The sessions will con- tinue through the week.
 The association was organized in 1882 and it Is the only national unpro- fessional organization of American college women having for its aim purely educational work.
 Tonight a reception was given by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

ceiver's indebtedness be called for,,. payment on November 6. and that the x property and business of the companyW in the hands of the receivers. . warfleld. D. E. willis and E. c. Dun can, be turned over to the custody or the company at midnight, November !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
ue.r~..s.. ae.he.,a

New York. Oct. 26-Judge L1acombe today granted an order in regard to the reorganization of the Seaboard Air Line Railway. declaring that all re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

The greatest hit in the moving pie ture world at the 0rpheum. See for yourself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
stern h Beri.s sea .

Nome. Alaska. Oct 2s--A furious storm Is raging ip Boring Sea The wbaler Olga, of San Francisco. has been wrecked at the mouth of Snake River and several small coast-wiss steamers have been driven ashores
Putnam patriot., 1909-01-08
Turauoises and the Monsols.

TurquoiSes are the fayorite stones of all the Mongol races and are generally worn iii their original state except by the Chinese womens who have theia roughly cut and wear them mixed with pearls and coral Both the 4ibetan mea and wolaen ornament themselves with lump turguoises, the men wear ing them attached to their single gold earrings. which are worn ill the right ear only.
 The women of Ladakh carry their fortunes oh their heads in the shape of broad strip of red cloth studded with huge turquoises. which, starting from the forehead is carried over the head and hangs nearly to the waist. By the I.adakhis those turquoises are preferred that have little black speeks on them, which show their genuine ness. for even in tie wilds of central Asia the spotless blue composition enanating from Europe Is offered for sale. the bazaar at Darjeeling being flooded with it
 The Bhutia women in the Darjeeling district wear quaint brass ornaments covered with chip turquoises. which are cheap but the Mengolians have the embossed silver plates which form such becoming headgear studded with really fine turquoises. for which the owners have 10 give valuable furs in exchange eornhill Magazine.
Putnam patriot., 1909-01-08
Carl Sehurx and Eugene Field.

When Carl Sehurz was campaigning through Missouri, Eugene Field, as I reporter for St. Louis newspaper. ne eompanied him to report the meetings. One night they came to small town where Mir Sehurz WAS to speak. The hall was packed with an expectant crowd. but the presiding officer who was to have introduced MT. Sehurz did not appear. Finally MT. Schurz sugs gested quietly to Field that he should fill in the part and introduce him to the audience Field aeaniseced readily enough Advancing to the front of the platform. his hand pressed to his throat he said. with splendid German dialect: Ladies und gentle men. I haf contracted such very SC we're cold that it is impossible for me to speak tonight, but haf to introduce the great journalist. Eugene Field. te take my place. am sure that you will be pleased and benefited by the change"
 Mir. Scburz nearly had stroke of apoplexy. and IL toek him some time to explain the situation.
Putnam patriot., 1909-01-08
Men, Women and Bundles.

"Wrap them up separately" said the woman at the counter, and not in one big package"
 And then. still speaking to the clerk, though obviously for the benefit of others within hearing. she went on:
 "It looks better to carry lot of little bundles than one big one. and it's easier too You can pack them in handily between one arm and the body and leave the other arm free. Now. if all these things were in one big package I would have to use both hands to 1t or run the risk of drop ping it."
 Sc saying she slowed her purchases deftly along her left side. keeping them in place with her arm. and de parted A man who had heard her looked incredulous and when his turn at the counter came had all his pack ages made into one big bundle and tied securely. As he slipped his fin- gers under the cord and lifted the bun- Sale off the counter he remarked.
 This is my way. If all these things were in separate packages I'd lose half of them before going a block. New York Sun.