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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
]. P. MOr9an'S Gift

The gift of s5OOO by J. Pierpont Nor gan increases the alumni scholarship fund of the University of Alabama to aid needy students to $15,000, and the association and Treasurer Fitts are encouraged by it to greater exertions. It is a fund that cannot be too largely increased. There are always young men who desire better education and who need temporary aid, to be repaid afterward, and a very considerable fund would always be useful.
 The generous gift of MT. Morgan should lead to other donations. The alumni of the university are numerous and wholly equal to the task, and no doubt steps will be taken to carry tho fund to efficient figures. It is far be- low the sum that can be employed for the good of students and the state, for what is good for the former is good for the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
HIS ANSW FER,
From the Atchison Globe.


 An Atchison girl had a proposal of mar riage Sunday night, and asked week to think 1t over She went to all of her married sisters. One, who used to be a belle. had three children did all her own work. and hadn't been to the theater or out riding since she was married An other, whose husband was promising young man at the time she was married, was supporting him. A third didn't dare say her life was her own when her hus- band was around, and a fourth was di- vorced. After visiting them and hearing their woes the heroine of this little tale went home, got pen, ink and paper and wrote an answer to the young man. You may think it was refusing him, but it wasn't. She said she could be ready in a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
ANEWs STAND ROMANCE.

An American Boy, weary of Sporting Life, was on an Outing when he met the Modern Priscill. a popular member of the Smart Set. He declared his love at Sunset and told how much he longed for Suburban Life and Good House. Keeping. She was at that time impressed with a Scientific American. an ardent exponent of Physical Culture The other Outlook seemed more favorable, however, and she decided to become the Youths Companion and have her own Home and Garden, even though 1t should entail Dressmalxing at Home They went to the Judge and were married. Then they de- cided to Travel, and set out across the Pacific, followed by Everybodys good wishes for Success in Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
One Phase of Prohibition.

Tn all the dry cities I have visited said l.. M. Partlow of Philadelphia, T hear about the same complaint on the part of bankers and other business men who watch local values. It is this: The dry city loses a large volume of money to wet territory where liquor mer- chants are still allowed to carry on busi- ness. I do not know how much money is sent away from Birmingham every month for whisky, but I can readily see that the sum reaches a big total.
 If prohibition actually prohibited in cities, then those who believe that talk ing drink of liquor is sin in itself would be Justified in supporting the pro hibition movement. But have not seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
THE SENATOR'S SHAFT

From Youths Companion.
 The late Senator Ingalls, of Kansas was noted for his ready retorts and epi- grams, which were not always devoid of sting and smart to those to whom they were addressed.
 It is related that once when engaged in a controversy with Senator from Dela- ware, he evaded the real question by say ing:
 T thank the Senator from that great state which has three counties at low tide two counties at high tide."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
IN MEMORY OF MARGARET.

By Julia Nicely Finch.
 As a flower that softly falleth
 Ere it reac hits petaled bloom; As light that fadeth, faileth
 And leaveth world in gloom; As bird that Hitting, calleth
 Thro' the woodlands sweet perfume That an arrow seeketh, findeth
 Ere its song be scarce begun But there cometh another spring When bud and blossom shall fling
 Bright petals unfurled to the sun; And the light of day shall bring A bird on unbroken wing To fit thro' the wood and sing; And somewhere shall be fulfilled This young life that death hath stilled. Birmingham. March. 190a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Fron,t the New York Press.
 It's~iwfully exciting to a girl who Is en- gagged to find out If she meens it.
 Hardly anybody envies angels so much that he wants to be one before he has to.
 The way some people will name a baby is enough to send 1t to state prison when 1t grows up.
 When a man has been acting like the deuce he thinks it's magnanimous of him to forgive his wife for 1t.
 There's nobody can grumble 50 much as an idler with the world for not being busy at providing things to amuse him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Because MT. Roosevelt never had the sleeping sickness when Congress was in session 1t does not follow he will not get it in Africa when the lions meet at night to howl in chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
THE POINT OF VIEW.

It all depends on the point of view,
 As to how you're taking life. Some people hold a love for gold
 And mingle in the strife To pile up wealth they cannot take
 Across the Great Divide; And so they live and so they die.
 In all their foolish pride. While others love the skies above,
 The fields and flowers sweet, The music blent of birds and streams,
 The grass beneath their feet. And get more happiness from life,
 Though neer a roof they own, Than the millionaire with his money bags, Or the monarch on his thronel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Passion Sunday.

In the liturgical churches today Is known as Passion Sunday. From now until Easter the Catholic church gives itself up to meditating on the passion of Jesus. All the statues and crosses are yelled and the Gloria Patri is omitted from the mass.
 Next Sunday will be Palm sunday-the Sunday before Easter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
The Wreck at CaIera.

We passengers on that Louisville and Nashville train which was wrecked at Calera Friday night are greatly indebted to the engineer" said a man who was in the rear Pullman. "When the engine went into the switch we would probably all have been hurled to eternity if the engineer had not stuck to his job, cut off the air and used the emergency brakes. As it was the passengers in our coach did not know there had been a wreck and 1t was a shock to us when we went forward and found the engine and cab piled up. I picked the fireman out of the ditch and the bones of his broken legs were protruding from the skin.
 By the way, I think there should be a rigid investigation of the cause of the wreck. It was stated on the scene that some one had been tampering with the switch. but three residents of Calera who were there told me that the switch had been out of order for week. l think such things should be investigated for the future protection of the travelling public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Let us be thankful that the jungle is not equipped with wireless stations. This will relieve us of the task of reading what the ex-President eats at each meal and how it agrees with him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
HOOD-WINk.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Ellieott City, Md, March 19.-A marriage license has been issued here to the fol- lowing:
 Hood Wink-James B. Hood "A; Rosie May Wink, 23, both of Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
A sINGDR AND HIS SONG

A SINGER AND HIS SONG... .. He sang to prove his happiness,
 But all the neighbors said Who heard his thin discordant notes,
 They'd like to break his head. Now, that's the way with this old wo}fld- Whene'er fellows glad, His optimism seems to make A lot of people mad. Good cheer Is such scarcity
 In these nerve-wracking days, When everybody's after gold
 And each for profit plays, That fl should be encouraged, '$teao ! Or frowning on It So, | The heart behind the song-that counts, | Not how 'tis sung you know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
ONE OF LEES TRAVELLERS.

says prohibition has invaded Milwaukee.' T
 ONE OF LEES TRAVELLERS. Poor he was, but golden-hearted-
 Paid the world off with smile; To each day some cheer imparted,
 Still found life well worth his while. Sorrow often came and found him,
 Still he toiled and did his best; Spoke brave words to those around him, Held undaunted on the quest. One by one his dreams were shattereds One by one he built anew, Just as if 1t little mattered,
 Though they never did come true In the darkness-when defeated
 Shadows falling thick and fast, Sorely tricked, by fortune cheated,
 Still he cried, Tt cannot last! 'TIaply, where the road is turning
 Light will break across the way And sad hearts will cease their yearning Der the graves of yesterdayW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
RATTLED.

''He creates the impression that he went in to slap the President on the back and tell him a funny story"
 "As matter of fact his knees knocked together so much that the President thought he was having a chill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Lieutenant Shackleton's nose may be put out of joint by Commander Peary, who is presumably sledging to- ward the north pole, and dining on dog meat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Nashville claims to have 170000 pop ulation, and yet it could not furnish a jury in its recent murder trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The abduction of Willie Whitla was an offense against every household that has a child, and the demand for the punishment of the Boyles is wide spread and general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The lions in the jungle are said to be moving about uneasily. The extra editions of the Mombasa Mail may have had an effect on their class spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

John Bigelow, aged 92, was once a newspaper man. He says he has no intention of dropping his annual trips to Europe He has already planned next years trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

If only rich men can hold the am- bassadorship to England 1t is time that office was abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
INSULTED.

'.Oh, you sweet little boy!'
 "Gwanl I ain't no sweet little boy. I'm CT tough muttl'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

New Jersey has torn down her gal lows, and hereafter the electric cur rent will do the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Between dining on boot heels and pony meat polar explorations are not attractive to the club man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The white hippopotami and rhi- noseroses have reached the crisis in their lives and in the depths of the jungle conferences are no doubt held nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

When Great Britain annexes the antarctic regions it will need no navy to protect it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
PROBLEM FOR soLoNs.

eIs there no law against spring poets?" 'None whatever"
 T presume there is no punishment to fit the crime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Commander Peary is expected to pass 85 degrees 23 minutes at least a foot or two. This would rob Shackle- ton of his laurels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
BAD FOR RARDS.

"A Washington man predicts that an African lion will be serving as office cat in the Outlook sanctum a year or % from now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The latest slide was not at Gatun dam, but somewhere south of it-down in Ecuador, perhaps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The south pole crossed its fingers just as the Shackleton explorers started on the last dash of Ill miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The Hamburg is having a calm voy- age despite the stormy and strenuous passenger on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Billy Whitla would be welcomed to the vaudeville stage, but he is under engagement to attend school, and he cannot break his contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Lieutenant Shackleton got no chance to paint. the south pole red.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The woods are full of would-be offioeholders and spring chickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

A PARTING IN HIGH LIFE. ''What were the terms of the divorce?" "She keeps the poodle.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Boy Saves His Kite.

"A small boys desire to save his kite, which had caught on a telephone wire, created a little excitement near the cap itol in Montgomery Thursday morning. said Al Winton, who has just returned from a two weeks trip to the capital city. "The boy was not more than 10 years old. He climbed tall pole with out the use of spurs and then hanging on his hands made his way out to where his kite had lodged, some 50 feet from the pole He loosened the kite and dropped it to the ground and started back to the pole When in about % feet of it the wire snapped in two between him and the other pole. The crowd which had gathered caught it's breath, expecting to see the boy dashed to pieces on the hard pavement. He dropped all right, but he had common sense and a wonderful grip on the wire, and when 1t swung down it's full length 1t left him but few feet above the ground; then he very promptly turned lose and dropped to terra firma, none the worse for his experience beyond a few bruises received in pumping against the pole.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Now is the time to have your straw hat cleaned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
HARD TO BELIEVE.

"Why are you pinching yourself?" sud- denly inquired Mrs. Ponsonby.
 T Just wanted to see if I was awake" answered MT. Ponsonby. This paper says prohibition has invaded Milwaukee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
ADVIC

ADV1CE. One words enough To put you wise; Don't look too long In a pair of eyes. The world is full Of chaps. I say, Who lost their reason Just that way!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

a single city of 75.oOO population or over where the blind tiger was not thrivingi and as for the quantity of liquor con- sumed-licitly or fllicitly-ther seems to be little or no diminution.
 Millions ard millions of dollars go from the south to whisky centers. This money used to be kept at home and was always in circulation in trade circles. And while all this drain goes on the mu- nicipalities are minus big revenues. l am not friend of the saloon, but as looker-on think there ought to be some way to supply consumers of whisky and beer without having to send off for the stuff."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The claim has been made that New Jersey man is crazy because he boasts In a loud tone of voice and is inordin- ately fond of baseball. Tut, tut. Instead of being crazy he's a national type
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
A PLAN WORTH TRYING.

When trouble follows all day long And hearts are far from light, little trip to Sunderland Will make you feel all right The stars will watch you while you
 sleep,
 The wind sing lullabies, And on a fairer, sweeter world Tomorrow's sun will rise!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

THE politicians are in the saddle
 They are riding over the coun- try full tilt and have the business peo- pie as much scared as a herd of Texas cattle when it begins laundering and lightning Like scared cattle the timid business ones are huddlng together and asking each other what is best to do.
 These timid fellows are being made monkeys of by the high financiers of gambling instincts. There Is no situation existing to frighten anyone with substan- tial feet There be simply a few big fellows in the land with lot of pos- sessions in cash and otherwise who want to scare the smaller ones to sell cheap what they have.
 There is nothing to this tariff scare. AL drich and Payne and Cannon and Dalzell have the thing in their own hands. They know what is to be done; and the out slders of big business influence know it too.
 There is nothing to be alarmed about.
 Let the steel plant at Ensley close down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
2QsNGq0eQ
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
REPLIES.

'"That would be fine scheme to keep poets off the premises"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
A LITTLE KISSING REVIVAL.

A LITTLE KISSING REVIVAL A little kissing Now and then, Is why we have The married men.
 Birmingham Age-Herald. A little kissing Too, of course. Is why we have The quick divorce.
 Chicago Record Herald. A little kisslng's Lots of fun If you can kiss The proper one.
 Cleveland Leader. A heap of kissing Is just as good For those who like That sort of food.
 Nashville American. A little kissing's Not enough: A lot of kissing That's the stuff!
 Boston Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Instead of being seasich. Colonel Roose- welt struts about on board the Hamburg and brags about what a fine weather prophet he is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Too much prosperity drove the Sharon kidnapeI4 off the water wagon and they were soon rounded up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
REINFORCEMENT.

sHe called me an insect! 'Iow rude"
 "Then he pulled gun on me-" f"Dreadful! Was it an insect gum"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

A law to keep camera fiends from "snapping" bathers at the seashore would have little effect on assertive crusta- ceane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

The chap who gave his wife s1 in seven years and took that away from her be- fore she could buy food with 1t, may not be the meanest man alive, but he would make a fine race for the title if ple- bisoite were to settle the matter.
 PATH, COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postof1ce as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-29
A FEW MEMBERS
WOULDN'T TAKE $500
Speaker Cheney Refused Balance Of sis4
Governor Prouty Left Montpelier
For His Home in Newport
To-day.

Seven Of the legislators felt eompunc.
tions about receiving a raise from SO "a
Si per day, as the majority for the
present session as well as for those IN
the future, and they refused TO accept
the balance which would have been com
ing to them. Among the number was
Speaker Cheney, who had stated on the
floor Of the House that he would not
take more than the So per day which
was originally paid the speaker Of the
House. When be left for his home this
noon, he left Sls4 in good money in the
state treasury which might have been
his IL he had so directed.
Representative Adams OF Marlboro was
another member who felt the same about
the matter, and he left $92 with Treas
urer Deayitt. The other five requested
that their names be not made public, as
they did not wish to have the publicity,
II Is understood that Senator Bliss OF
Washington county viii take his balance
over and above SO per day and turn it
into the treasury Of the town of Calais
whore he lives.
The total cost of the legislature in
salaries was Sl35,000, Of which Treasurer
Deavitt disbursed 1927 800, and Auditor
Graham the remainder among the State
House officials and attaches.
Governor Prouty and Mrs. Prouty left
Montpelier this noon for their home in
Newport. There is one pocket veto on
the bill which requires the publishing Of
railroad timetables in the newspapers
OF the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-29
MOTHER OF FIVE
Writes in Regard to Manual Training
and Playground.

Editor, Daily Times: Please allow me
small space in your paper in reply to
superintendent OF schools and also com
missioners. as to having manual train.
ing school in this city. ! think it would
lie one of the Jest things the city could
do in the line OF education, and hope
every citizen will favor it, as the child 3
education is not complete without il Thy
all means let us have the manual train.
ing schooll
In regards to public playground, the
children Of Barre are not suffering in
tnat line, with the exception Of short
time before school hours. Why not let
the children have the pleasure Of the
school grounds for that short timeg NY
opinion is the grounds onght to be for
the children, just as the building it.
Is it wise for the city of Barre to
put herself to any further expense in
this line. The old saying is, Look twice
before you leap Who do these grounds
belong to: the officials or the citizens !
From one who Is interested in this line,
Mother OF Five.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-29
LEGISLATURE CHEERS ROOT.
New Yorks New Senator Against
Popular Election Of Senators.

Albany, N ", Jan. 29.-Elihu Root,
scnator.elect from New York. addressed
the legislature in Joint session yester-
day. and was heartily cheered by the
members and those in the galleries. Mr..
Root took stand against the popular
election Of senators on the ground that
diminution Of the power Of the leg
islatures tended to deteriorate the
quality of the membership.
He said in part:
'sThe tendency OF vesting all powers
ia the central government at Washing
ton is to produce the deesdeBee OF the
powers Of the states. Now do not mis-
understand me. | am a convinced and
uneompromising nationalist OF the
school of Alexander Hamilton. / be-
liese in the exercise Of the executive,
the legislative and the judicial powers
OF the national government to the full
limit Of the constitutional grants as
those grants were construed by John
Marshall, and would be construed by
him today. But believe that the
founders Of the republic builded more
wisely than they knew when they set
the limits between the exercise Of that
national power and the exercise of the
3ocal powers by the states. And while
[ believe In the exercise of the nation
al power throughout the province Of the
constitutional grants Of national power
! believe also in the preservation Of
state power within the limits Of its
constitutional authority"
II am opposed to the direct election
of senator's as I am opposed to the ini-
tiative and referendum added Mr.
Root. because these thipas, are based
on the idea that the people cannot elect
Legislators whom they trust They pro
ceed upon the idea Of abandoning the
attempt to elect Trustworthy ard com.
petent state legislatures. But il you
abandon that attempt, if you begin to
legislate or to amend constitutions up-
on that theory. what becomes Of al
the other vast powers Of the state leg
islatnres. In maintaining the system Of
local self government under the consti-
tuition
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-29
CHELSEA.

Thomas G, Dearborn and family oil
South Royalton were in town Sunday
and were guests of Mr.. Dearborn's par,
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Dearborn.
Ernest, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmartf
II. Luce, is convalescing from a very
severe attack of grippe, from which hi
has been suffering for about two weeks
Dexter Larldn, who recently sold hi,
farm on the east hill to parties from
Northern New York, has purchased a
small place in Tunbridge where he will
move in the spring.
b. H. Adams, ir., left for Boston
Mass, Tuesday afternoon to attend tht
public sales Of horses in that city and
Lowell, with the view of purchasing q
large number Of horses for his con.
stantly increasing trade.
All the schools in town closed Their
winter term last week, the primory and
intermediate rooms of the graded
school joined in closing exercises which
we're public and were largely attended
by parents and friends Of the school.
DR. w. II. Hill was the only member
OF George Washington lodge, f. and A
NJ, who attended the district meeting
al Broolield Tuesday afternoon and
evening. He was accompanied on the
trip by Walter w. Colby. of Minerva
lodge of Corinth and George f. Stacy
OF Nershire. representing jackson lodge
Of West Fairlee.
0rville w. Baker rnd wife were in
Sharon Saturday and Sunday. as
guests of our former townspeople, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur ". Case, who purchas
ed farm there few months since