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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Prosperity in April.

Prior to the November election there were two classes of optimists,' said corporation official Many optimists there were who said that prosperity would re- turn with full vigor with the election of Taft. Others said that we would not have a high degree of prosperity until after the inauguration. The former missed it. The latter, being negative. will win as reliable forecasters.
 After careful survey of business con ditions it seems unreasonable that any one should have looked for an industrial revival before the spring of the year. There has been marked improvement during the past nine months. and by April conditions in all probability will be something like normal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
ChlCagO'S Cats Going to Japan

Five thousand Chicago cats have been shipped to Japan and more are to follow them. They are needed in Japan, for Japan has rats and no cats. And Japan wants no rats because she knows that rats spread the germs of the plague. She, therefore, proposes to get rid of rats, and to do that she is importing thousands of cats.
 And thereby hangs a tale. Japan has medical and horse sense enough to know she should rid her country of rats. America has plenty of cats but she takes no steps to git rid of her rats. Rats created a plague in San Francisco, and rats may do likewise at any of our gulf ports. And yet we take no steps to get rid of our supply of rats This is one difference be- tween Japan and America, and that difference is not credit to us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
The Coal Trade.

''The sudden cold snap that came upon us Saturday quickened the coal trade" said prominent coal operator. "The freezing weather caused the poor to suf- fer, but it brought prosperity to many branches of business besides coal. Every coal operator certainly feels better off than he did a week ago.
 "The Coal Trade Bulletin, published at Pittsburg, in it's leading editorial article in the last number, reflects conditions throughout the mining world when it says:
 'Slowness Is a marked characteristic of the coal trade at the present time, due to many causes, principal of which may be mentioned the between-seasons lull, the slackening in domestic demand due to the warm weather, and the fact that the iron and steel trade is not making the rapid progress that usually is denominat- ed a boom. The increases in the steel trade have been slow, and there has been a tendency toward hand-to-mouth busi- ness, hence the coal trade reflects, in a large degree, similar conditions The trade is hopeful, however, of better things and cites the fact that there are but small stocks on hand at the plants of the large consumers of fuel, which, with the nat ural improvement in the general situa- ton, means that coal will be in better de- mand in the near future. Even these things that have made for stagnation in the coal trade have not prevented the first month of the year from more than hold ing its own with the same month of last year, which is an encouraging sign, and which means that somewhere in the near future big orders are stored up for pro- ducers.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
CHORUS GIRLS MOB BINNs.
Hero of Republic Wreck Has Excitinu
 Time at Theatre.

From the New York Times.
 Jack" Binns, the wireless operator of the Republic, did show the white feather at the Hippodrome Thursday night. He fled before an onslaught of chorus girls who tried to kiss him. Binns didn't run fast enough. He put up a heroic fight and when he did escape into Sixth ave- nue, bedaubed with rouge and powder, with the chorus girls still pursuing him, even his friends who went to his assist ance had difficulty in recognizing him.
 His appearance at the Hippodrome was entirely unexpected, both by himself and the audience. He dined last night at the Army and Navy club, opposite the Hippodrome, as a guest of it's officers. and about Il o'clock 1t was suggested that the party go over to the playhouse and see the water ballet, which was in the last act on the programme. Just as the act was drawing to a close the spot light was flashed on Binns in the box and Stage Manager Burnside announced in a loud voice:
 Allow me to introduce c. D. Q. Binns."
 IHe duuleuCe Juinpeu to US leel dalu there were loud yells for a speech. Sev- eral of Binns friends dragged him out of the box onto the stage.
 After the cheering subsided Binns bowed. He said briefly that 1t was no fault of his that he was there he had tried to escape, but 1t was not his fault if he could not escape the press agent Then he thanked the audience and hast fly departed.
 Btnns was standing in a group of about 50 chorus girls while all this was going on As soon as the curtain went down every girl made a rush for him. He was taken by surprise and in attempting to escape he almost fell into the water tank.
 One girl threw her arms around the young man and planted several kisses on his lips, or as near to them as she could get, before he could shake her off. The girls action was the signal for all the others to initiate. Bnns was firmly wedged in the group but by main force he fought his way clear and darted down the first passageway. It led to the eel lar. where the dressing rooms are. Wild loud screams. the girls started in pur- suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
STEAMSHIPS WEAKEST SPOT.
A snashed-in Engine Compartment Is
 Fatal To Buoyancy.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 The engine compartment has again proyed the weakest spot in the modern steamship.
 On the Republic three compartments were opened. The blow of the Florida came full on the first compartment aft of the engine or midships compartment and the bulkhead of the compartment struck, and of the engine compartment was broken, as was the second compart- ment aft of the engine and boilers.
 Two compartments aft and the engine compartment gave a cubic space when filled with water too great for the Re- public to sustain. Three aft or forward compartments might have filled and left the boat floating, but the engine com partment, full of water, with two others, strains the frame and bulkheads give way.
 No remedy for this is yet known. From the Vile du Havre collision, in 1874 for 35 years a blow that opened the com partment holding boiler and engine has been almost invariably fatal. A fore and aft compartment does something but 1t is not easy to manage, gives dangerous list when the vessel fills on one side and has capsized more than one vessel.
 The turbine does something by reduc- ing the size of the engine compartment. If the internal combustion or gas engine comes into use-one is already designed for British cruiser-it will do much for safety by permitting an engine compart- ment half the size of that needed for triple expansion engines. If this change comes a steamer will be unsuitable. If the midships compartment and two more as in the Republic-are opened, the boat will still float, because its bulk heads will hold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Prominent Young ceoIoeist.

J. Sharshall Grasty. associate profess sor of geology at the University of yir- ginia, is under 30 years of age but he ranks among the foremost mineral au- thorities in this country. Next to Charles Catlett, of the United States steel corps of experts (whose assistant he once was), young Grasty is more familiar with the resources of the Birmingham district per- haps than any other geologist, excepting always, of course, William B. Phillips.
 MT. Grasty was in Talladega county last week looking after the mining of gray ore which is soon to be tested by two or more furnace companies of Alabama. He returned to the University of Virginia on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Peach Growers Happy.

"If you don't believe the peach grow CTS in north Georgia are feeling shout ing happy over this cold snap just go over there and ask them," said Felix Anderson, an old Atlanta boy travelling northern Alabama and Georgia. T was right in the Elberta peach section all of last week and the growers were feel ing exceptionally blue during the first few days of 1t on account of the con- tinued spring-like days. The san was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press

From the New York Press
 Anyhow, a stage hero is about as real as the other kind
 The milk of human kindness seems to yield a heap of buttermilk.
 A girl would know how to manage men if there weren't any in existence.
 Most always there is little good in a man unless he thinks it is a great deal.
 The only man who knows how to spend money is the one who hasn't any to spend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
THE QUEST OF FAME.

For years he courted fame, to find
 That there was nothing doing: He saw himself left far behind,
 In spite of all his wooing. What did he do?. Give up the fight
 And act like any quitter? Not much; he kept the goal in sight.
 Though toiling on was bitter. And when his hair was growing gray And sorrows spies had found hiri, He came at last to wear the bay.
 With fawnng friends around him. Then, you would think, his heart was glad
 To see Dame Fortune smiling And he himself become the fad
 A weary world beguiling. Alas, he vaguely wondered why
 He'd sought so long for glory And thankful when twas time to die,
 Concluded life's poor story
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

rising and in some parts blooms were actually to be seen. When the weather report, telling or the cold wave was received, there was rejoicing. The grow CTS wouldn't have cared if the cold weather had remained through Febru- ary."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Russia has borrowed s250, 1000 900 from England and Franee-chiefly from France, and if she goes to the dogs the peasants and small investors of England and France would be hard hif
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The White Star line offers the tour ists of the Republic another chance to go down to the sea in ship, but some of them, it is plain, will say they have had enough for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
BE CIVIL.

BE CIVIL. Do not ignore conventions laws, Or growl and chafe At every thing at home because You know it's safe.
 Washington Herald. For you will find, o grouchy one, That there are cures For petulance that's overdone, And you'll get yours.
 Scranton Tribune. l never kick the furniture, Nor make complaint At home because I know it's safe; I know it ain't.
 Houston Post The surest way to get along In any house Is to steal in and out again, Just like a mouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

No one can longer use the title Hon" in Oklahoma legally. It has been abolished by the legislature. In other states it has been abolished by public sentiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Wisconsin is educating her farmers at her university, and she is now thinking of sending her hens there for the short course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Tennessee found the ideal juryman of a past age when it discovered one who had never read a newspaper. He could neither read nor write.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The Czar's high-priced lawyers are not extraditing any political Russians from this country. The scheme has misearried, thanks to Elihu Root.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The people who had poked jokes at wireless telegraphy are requested to step right up and apologize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The Taft bath tub is the maximum, and a special one goes with him on his sea trips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Affairs should be conducted in an or derly manner today with a view of giving the grounding a chance to do his weather work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

All are willing the present Con- gross and the present administration should come to an end on the fourth of March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Between irrigation and the prosecu- tion of land grafters our public do- main is in a fair way to be reclaimed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The machine in New York is con fronted with a third term of Cover nor Hughes if they defeat a direct primary bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Let no one make the mistake of thinking there can be either a Roose- welt or a Taft democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Africa will seem tame to Mr. Roose- welt after his bouts with Congress over the Panama scandal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

'Possum and yams is not considered scientific, possibly because it is a dish that contains no benzoate of soda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The women on the Republic be- haved nobly. although they knew their clothes were going to the bottom of the sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The best of all legislation is that which assures to the average man purer food. No Remsen board need apply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE BOSS.

THE BOSS. silas Whittle liked to take his stand upon a corner, Talking bout the great things he could do But he soon forgot his role of critic and of scorner When his little wife hove into viewl ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN. Did you put any money on Sunbeam hu yesterdays race?' Yep; all I had" How did she come in?' "On dray with a broken neck"
 THE LAST CALL. T shall not pass this way again, wanderer declared And giving one last look around, Across the seas he fared And journeyed far to other lands Where skies are ever blue, Where life is love beneath the palms And flowers of tropic hue In rare profusion bloom always And still the painted bird Doth preen himself, by languid breeze His royal plumage stirred. Ane eAie dIedHleu by many strands, Traversed the trackless foam, But when old age crept over him His weary heart turned home.
 STATING THE CASE Standing on a corner.
 Swapping idle gab
 With some other chump who
 Also likes to blab;
 Whining bout the hard luck
 That you've had to face, Which explains why others
 Lead you in life's race
 Is the poorest kind of
 Way to spend the time. When your duty calls you
 Loafing is crime.
 Standing on a corner
 All the whole day through, Hands thrust in your pockets,
 Feeling rather blue;
 Squinting at the weather
 In a hopeless way,
 Grumbling bout the bitter
 Price you've had to pay. Is the poorest kind of
 Way to spend the time.
 When your duty calls you
 Loafing is crime.
 REPLIES It was a windy day in Washington when Jeff Davis spoke twill Taft hold out?" asks a contempor- ary. We hope he's honest. Why are the poets so shy and back ward?" asks a writer in the Baltimore News. If you were a poet wouldn't you be ashamed of it, too? Attention, goats,' says the Cincinnati Enquirer. Goats don't read the Enquirer, although they might eat a few copies for dessert Perhaps the gentleman who tried to eat his hat on a Southern Pacific train was only paying an old election bet.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Jack Binns is as honest and cour- ageous as his name is terse and rugged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Every balloon should carry wireless apparatus to amuse its passengers and to ascertain its whereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
DELIVERING THE GOODS.

DELIVERING THE GOODS. See here!' exclaimed the angry vic- tim of a bootlegger. You offered to sell me a quart of good stuff for a dollar. This ain't whisky-it's vinegar!''
 'well, if 1t aint the best grade of vine gar I'll eat my hatl'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
CONSIDERABLY ADVANCED.

"Is she an up-to-date mother?''
 Well, I should say so! You ought to see her do flip-flaps at the gym nasium."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The right of asylum is still intact in this country and Russia should apply elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Jug markets are getting ready to meet a big demand ftom Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
TO BE SURE.

Carrie Nation says she is receiving let ters from Hades.''
 eWell, nearly everybody has friends there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
TRY IF

TRY IT. When things go wrong The safest plan Is to forget
 Them, if you can. But if you can't, Just make 8 VOW That you'll forget Them anyhowi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

-AUUIDIIN D " IIIII HIT T Il7@Fs Did you put any money on Sunbeam iu yesterdays racer" 'Yep all I had" How did she come in?' "On dray with broken neck"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

THE BOSS. sias Whittle liked to take his stand upon
 a corner,
 Talking bout the great things he could do, But he soon forgot his role of critic and
 of scorner
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
Rheumatic
Pains

'My mother IS great SUI
ferer from rheumatism, and Dr.
Miles Anti-Pain Pills is the only
remedy that relieves her"
MRS. G.. DAVENPORT,
Royceheld, n. J.
The pains of rheumatism are
almost invariably relieved with
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They
also overcome that nervous 1rrf-
tation which prevents sleep be
cause they soothe the nerves. 10
chronic suffers they are invalu-
able. When taken as directed,
they relieve the distress and
save the weakening influence OF
pain, which so frequently pros
trates. Many sufferers use them
whenever occasion requires with
the greatest satisfaction, why
not you? They do not derange
the stomach nor create habit.
Why not try them? Get pack
age from your druggist. lake Il
according to directions, and II
it does not benefit he will return
your money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
MITHOuT The BALLOT.

There are lots of things women can
do, to improve the town in which they
live They do no. need the ballot ID
bring about these beneficial changes
either.
They can see to it that the schools
are properly ventilated and in this
way practically insure the health Of
their little ones.
They can have bjectonable bill
boards removed and refuse o counte-
nance improper theatrical representa-
tions.
They can abolish public drinking
cups and substitute sanitary f0un-
ta.ns, thus preventing the spread %
contagious disease.
They can expose frauds connected
with patent medicines, impure foods
and other -hings manufactured Al tie
expense of the public health.
They can see to it that the town
has well kept streets, an up TO date
public library and flowers around the
scnoolhouse.
They may start rest rooms for tired
women and day nurseries for mothers
who must leave their childen TO 90 I'd
work.
They can join in the crusade against
consumption and against infant NOR
taljty. To aid these they can s-art
nure milk depots and tenement roof
sun paflars
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
LIKE ARMOR.

The cuirass bodice which incases
the figure from the neck or bust al
most to the knees is often, in jet or
spangles, a veritable armor
The last seen OF this style until
now was in the early COS OF the
last century, when they are remem-
bered for the fiat, ungraCeful APP
pearance they gave their wearers.
Nothing better shows the inn
provement in present dressmaking
Ines over the past than today's
fashion in this sheathing garment.
In most cases the cuirass reaches
only three or four inches below the
hips; but in many instances it is
seen we'll down to the knees.
In the former case it is sure to
fit like a glove from the top to the
hem. But when it is long it be-
comes somewhat flowing in line;
otherwise there would be no posi-
bility of walking in or sitting in it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
Great Curiosity.

Why are all those people fiocking
down TO Hiram Hardapple's, barn?''
asked the old farmer on the hay wag-
on.
HIS got a curiosity down thar, "
chuckled the village constable.
THAT so? What kind of curios4.y
is it?"
Why, His old red-and-white Jer-
sew cow The other night the old
critter had the collie and Hi went
down with his lantern to give her a
dose of cow medicine. Blamed If he
didn't make a mistake and give her a
pint of gasoline"
DO tell! Didn't kill her, did IT,"
NO but by heck, it had funny et
feet. Now instead Of going Moo
moo like any other sensible COW,
she goes 'honk, honki' like one OF
them thar blamed automobiles
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15

the machine that would accomplish
the result
The president expressed his salts
faction but added, why couldn't we
have had that five years ago."
The writer used to know the choir
master of church who had worked
his organist and choir members many
extra rehearsals many weeks on a
very difficult cantata for a special
church celebration. After It's final
successful production, the pastor paid
the choir and master a few well
chosen words of compliment, but
added: -~'
'Now, why can't we have music like
hat every Sunday?"- Gibson's Maya
zine. g
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
Camping Outfit

1t is not. necessary to enjoyment
and comfort that one be provided
with large or expensive outfit Ton
summer camping. have always.
found the simplest the best. Too
much of the paraphernalia OF ciyiliza-
ton rObs a camp of much. Of its
charm No small art of the pleasure
of camping is derived from the neces-
sity to improvise, and satisfaction de
rived from inventing new ways OF do
ing things AS an adequate outfit
for two,.I would suggest the follow
ing:
General
Waterproof "A" tent. 7Hx7H,
with sod cloth ....... -...-...$ $500
Rope for pitching tent and gen.
eral use ..-.... .......-.... so
Waterproof ground cloth, for
One q axe ....... ........... 100
Stone for sharpening axe and
knives ...... ................. u
Soap and towels
Matches
I would recommend having the tent
front fitted with mosquito netting,
The outfitter where the tent is pur
chased will do this, or it may be cas-
lily done at home
Cooking and Kitchen Utensils
9 three-Quart Kettles.
I two-quart Kettle for coffee pot
l fry pan.
large pan for mixing, and for dish
pan.
/ wash basin.
I large stirring spoon.
small spoons.
3 cups.
Knives and forks.
/ small butcher knife
An aluminium folding baker will be
found a great convenience. These
are worth about $3.50 with a little
experimenting one can roast and bake
very we'll however, before an open
fire
Aluminium pots, kettles, cups
spoons etc, will not tarnish, are very
light and last indefinitely, but are,
rather expensive Where weight Is
not to be, especially considered. ordi
nary enamel ware. will answer just as
we'll however, and the cost is incOn-
DISQUALIFICATION, Wallace in Outing
Magazine:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
PieFaced.

"Heah about de accident dat nap
pened 70 Pete Persimmon asked
Sam Sunfower.
NO" responded his friend. What
has happened TO Peter"
why. Pete was hungry and he
stuck his head in the window OBJ de
Bent Spoon lunchroom an said:
Boss am nah face good fob a buckle
berry pie?' De boss said 'Sho. en-
den he pasted Pete square in de face
Tid de pie. en- Pete amt been able TO
ses since"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
si e1a,s spo Of IzHAzzA@
REAL GENIUS.

She came out where he was smOk-
ing his after-supper cigar.
George, dear" she said, coaxing
~, won't you spare me the money
for another mushroom hat?"
Another one?" gasped George, in
surprise, why, pet, where is the
one you bought few weeks ago."
oh, got tired of the shape and
the more | looked at it the more !
thought it would look prettier hang
ing out on the porch as a flower
basket. So l punched holes in the
bottom and here it is. Don't you
think I'm little genius, George?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-15
TWO YOUNG MEN DROWN.

Horse Becomes Frightened at Ferry
Bell and Leaps Over Erst ankment.
Princeton. Ind, July 1.-Two
Young men, Paris Cunningham and
Henry McFetridge, we're drowned in
the White river here yesterday after
noon when the horse they were driy.
ing became alarmed at the ferry ben
and plunged over the steep bank into
the swollen stream.