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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
NOTABLE REUNION PLANNED AT AUBURN Athletics of Old Will Be Center
 ot Attraction BIG SMOKER FIR MONDAY Heroes of Gridiron and Field in Other Days Will MingIe and Compare
 Notes With the Boys
 of Today.

Auburn, May 22.-(Special) )-Great as is the promise of the returning hordes of Auburn alumni and former students this commencement, no special phase of the event Is causing such enthusiasm as the homecoming of athletes. It has proven to be a most happy conception. Scores and scores of the cleated stars, the old adulated heroes of gridiron, diamond and track, have indicated their intention of returning to the hallowed spots of days gone by.
 They propose to live over those days. They will bathe anew in the spirit of Orange and Blue, the spirit that has chased them through the years of their snort and long careers. It will be theirs to mingle with the former comrades of athletic battle. All preparations are being made to make the whole affair a congen- ia4 one. The committee in charge here Will not let 1t be said that 1t Is anything but home" coming from the heart.
 Whether to exchange the "reminiscences or the ninetfes or the "naughties view the daring deeds of old in the light of the present, or to mix with the fellows who have since upheld the honor and the spunk of Orange and Blue the coming event VIII be big feature of the con- meneement programme. The formal eel eoration will take place in the shape of a smoker Monday night of commencement week
 There Billie Moiphy puffed with the memory of early yalor, will meet with the pride of the twentieth century hero, who will tell how really slow were the blokes Of 99, how the numbering half of decade ago must weep to behold the speed of the new generation Then will Billie Moiphy, In high disdafn, relate the real tests of physical manhood, deeds that the young narforr,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Porter'S Sells The Best Ready-to- Wear Clothes Made

To our friends who have worn our gar ments, and who know the story of why this business has fIourished like a green bay tree, there is no need to repeat it here.
 But we want all men to know.
 Were each individual garment created to special order it could contain no more than 1t does of distinction and worth.
 Porter Suits are superior-they are in class by themselves-not only in point of authoratve style, but in the methods of making
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Police News.

w. R. Goggens, a young white man. rubbered at the baseball game yester- day afternoon and was brought before the recorder in police court this morn ing told to let 1t be the last time. He said 1t should be as the court had said Bob Street was fined a total of $17.10 for being drunk in a public place, and Bob Kirby, negro. wasSsstruck for $1s.9o for cursing at an ice cream supper last night in the presence of dusky dam oo1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Tohacco at Rrewton.

Alabama is going to be made tobacco state of note. This Is evidenced by the fact that growings at Brewton and in Perry county are no longer experiments, but facts, and strong companies have been formed to work them Cigars made from Perry county filler and wrapped with Escambia wrapper have been sold in the markets of the state and could not
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
COMMuNICATIONS.
IT IS ALWAYS THIS WAY.


relating thereto has
police concerning the manner in
villain The sensation
intoxicated Chauffeur his
machine while the
latter srushing miles hour
villain of this little drama under the
without
brutality
politicians
woudbs stand
their telling what they
hed with the authority
who would have
police the latter
they recommend deras
sderaby pognncy
public indignation would have
been a
custody the
police excited
the police might have
whether they of
mndness dealing with
persons certainly failing that leans
to j classified a failing at all
he who
refrained
their and they did That he
be commended than had they
police using his club
to and humanity let be
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

of the balance OF the previous bond issue
further financing at the present time
seems unnecessary.
ANGER CAUSE FOR SUICIDE.
Angry because his wife wanted bin
to go with her to decorate the graves
of their parents, John r. Hicks. Al
years old endeavored to end a family
quarrel by committing suicide at his
home at 1910 West Michigan street. In
dianapolis. In succession he tried to
use a rifle, revolver. razor and knife,
but relatives interferred and Bicycle
Policemen Schlagen and HartbelI of
Northwest police station finally sent
him to the city prison, charged with
disorderly conduct, resisting an officer
and drunkenness
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED.
Memorial services wehe held at the
Memorial hall in Valparaiso. where
Prof. N J. Bowman of the Valparaiso
university spoke. The parade was one
of the largest in years.
HAS POSTAGE STAMP CANE.
Capt. w II. Sumption of Kokomo. is
the proud possessor of cane formed
of postage stamps, the handiworlx of
Ell1ah lie Master OIL ottawa, kan. LIE
Master was a member of the company
in the civil war of which Sumption was
captain. The cane has an ebondy hard
ness and finish and is the product of
infinite skill and patience
BEETLE RUINS TREES
The elm leaf beetle has DESTROYED
all of the elm trees growing in the
Steelman Park of Owensville, one of
the finest parks in southern Indiana.
The beetle attacked the trees last
summer and when the other trees leaf
ed out this spring the elm trees were
found to be dead. Farmers report that
all the elm trees on their farms have
been killed by the beetle
CHAIN BREAKS DEATH RESULTS.
Albert Vardaman. As years old, was
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

killed yesterday while at work on the
Van Buren, oil field east of Marion He
was assisting in pulling drive pipe
from a well when the chain broke.
causing pulley to strike Vardaman
in the head. crushing his skull. He
leaves a widow and three children.
GRANDSTAND FALLS.
Shortly after the program had been
started Monday afternoon at Rose Hill
cemetery, near Bloomington, during the
Decoration day exercises, the speakers
stand gave way. precipitating the &C
cupants to the ground. The City Male
Quartet was singing America" as the
timber began to crack.
TO DRY UP BOONE COUNTY.
The campaign conducted in Lebanon
by the "drys'' during the last few days
has caused the dry" stock to take an
upward bound. at the same time send
ing the wet" stock to the bottom.
The .drys' viii carry Boone county to-
day by majority Of at least 1900" is
the statement of the temperance forces.
POSTAL CLERKS MEET.
The State Association of Postal
Clerks met in Kokomo yesterday The
constitution of the association was
amended so as to permit of a change
in the per capita tax which will mean
the pushing of the organization Of sub
ordinate associations throughout the
state, resulting to the benefit Of the
state association. The increase in mem
bership this year exceeds 40 per cent
BULL CHILDREN's PET.
A 3-year-old Herford bull is a pet
with the children Of William Brock
man, Jr.. of Hartsville, and the little
tots spend their play time on the back
Of the fierce looking beast which rides
them over the farm. The animal
seems to be perfectly gentle, and Mr.
Brockman believes that he is running
10 risk in permitting his children this
unusual sport.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

Investigation of cause of explosion
on Wabash avenue indicates a bomb
was used.
Inspector Arson Backus resigns
from the police department and his re-
tirement with the resulting promotion
of Captain Stephen K. Healy and Lieu
tenant John Alcock. is credited to
Roger C. Sullivan.
States Attorney Wayman tells Traf-
fc club of plan to raise a secret fund
to drive crime out of Cook county.
Alaska -YukOn-Pacif1c fair at Seattle
Is opened by President Taft by tele-
graph and James J. Hill points out
dangers ahead for the nation.
Mrs Ida Wells Barnett, at the negro
conference in New York. declares that
1884 negroes have been lynched in the
past quarter of a century.
Additional revenue Illinois wiki de-
rive from new corporation law. it is
believed at the statehouse in Spring
field. will provide ample funds so that
the Dunning appropriation bill can be
passed.
Delavan Smith and Charles B. Will
liams, publishers of the Indianapolis
News. win first round in fight with
government in Panama libel case.
Judge Lacombe, in Heinz case in New
York, orders that copper operator stay
in jail until he produces books to aid
federal prosecution.
Berlin officials resent charges made
in senate at Washington that Ger
many is interfering with tariff Iegisla-
ton.
London people, unable to raise
enough money to keep the famous HoI-
bein portrait in their country, bid it
adieu.
United States steel common and
Union Pacific make new high records
on the New York Stock Exchange
Swift shares are bought in fair
amount on the Chicago exchange at
100 "a.
Steps toward the erection of new
depot are taken by the Chicago and
Western Indiana road at its annual
meeting.
Grain prices show sharp advance
es in spite of the ending Of the May
deal; cattle higher; hogs lower; sheep
steady.
Nearly half billion dollars paid to
policy holders and their heirs by life in
surance companies last year.
Champion Cubs defeat Cincinnati 9
to in ten-inning game
White Sox arrive in Philadelphia and
finds that the street car strike com
pels walking.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
THIS Is MY 5IST BIRTHDAY.
Otis skinner

Otis Skinner, the we'll known actor,
was born in Cambridge, Mass, June .,
1853. the son of Rev. Charles Skinner,
noted Uniyersalist divine. In 1879
he made his first appearance as an actor
in the stock company at WOODS mu-
scum in Philadelphia. The following
season he played in the Philadelphia
stock company of Mrs. John Drew. HIS
New York debut came a year or two
later when he appeared in a spectacu-
lar production at Niblo's garden. At
Booths theater he found his first met
ropolitan opportunity Of note when he
was cast for the part of Francois in
.Richeneu." He made favorable i'm
preston and received a good offer from
the Boston theater. where he played
during the season Of 1SS0-81 The fol-
lowing three seasons he was with Law
renee Barrett, and from 1884 to 1889 he
was with Augustin Days company.
playing on the occasion of the first
three trips of that famous organization
TO Europe During the season of 1890
81 he was with Margaret Mather and
the following year he appeared as a
joint star with Nine. Modjeska. Since
then Mr. Skinner has added to his
fame by starring in a succession of
romantic dramas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.

1641-Richard Bollinger chosen colon
ial governor of Mass achusetts.
17S3-Washington furloughed the sol
diers of the revolution.
1S04-Aaron Burr proposed as the fed
eralist candidate for governor of
New York.
1S66-Fenians defeated at Ridgeway
Ontario.
1884-Republican national convention
at Chicago nominated James G.
Blaine for president
Rehabilitation of the Field Colum-
bian museum in Chicago.
1901-Richard Mccormick, ex governor
of Arizona, died at Jamaica, n. Y
1903-Cruiser Tacoma launched at San
Francisco.
19OS-Balloon Chicago. flying from
Quincy, ILL.,, to Clear Lake. n D.
broke the aerial speed record, av-
eraging Is miles an hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

HUMQNLII ID NObLE.
1t was a sight calculated to warm
the cookies of mans heart
Twenty men in Chicago caught hold
of a rope tied TO an ambulance and
ran more than half a mile in a race
with death
The ambulance was wrecked in a
crash with a street car, and the horses
were too badly injured to proceed.
John Mukuns, section hand, whose
life these twenty men tried to save,
died just as the internes of the hos
pital reached the man propelled am
bulance, prepared to take the patient
into the operating room.
Mukuns had broken an artery In his
leg and was slowly bleeding to death
in the ambulance, in which he was
being driven to the hospital, when the
vehicle crashed into street car. The
horses were injured, and the tongue
of the wagon was broken.
Volunteers were called for to drag
the ambulance.
A rope was hastily tied in place of
the wagon pole, and twenty men start
ed on a fast run for the hospital. fol-
lowed by a cheering crowd, which
took turns at pulling and pushing.
When the ambulance drew up in
front of the hospital the crowd sadly
realized that the gallant race with
death was in vain.
The crowd did its best in its spec
tacular showing Of the inherent hero
ism Of humanity
John Mukuns was laborer
But the men who tried to save his
life were men Of all businesses and
professions-all sorts and conditions
of men united IN common impulse
to save a fellow man.
All, but this is a good old world
And men are noble.
But meanness is ever in evidence.
you say. And cruelty is common.
Um-yes But
For every act Of meanness can
find you a dozen cases Of nobility.
For every act Of cruelty there are
scores Of charitable deeds. And for
every criminal there are a thousand
upright men.
Fundamentally men are good.
The horrid old doctrine of total de-
pravity Of the human heart was a
| teaching of middle age doctrinaries.
1t is no longer teachable.
There were 300 or more people in
the helping, cheering crowd Of people
that strained every nerve to save the
life of John Mukuns, and
There was not bad hearted man IN
/ the crowd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
CREDIT FOR INDIANIANs.


In promotion
prises expenditure promote
100000 at
incidentally
he o droads.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
THE DAWN OF A NEW LABOR EVE.

the peaceful settlement of the
in
locality Union labor congratulated
on he general the better all the land.
have had strike the
o.
willing anxious stand by for time
in
ano uuece
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
Times Pattern Department
COMBINATION DRAWER S AND CORSET COVER.

This style of undergarment is very
satisfactory. The circular cut of the
drawers gives smooth fit around
the hips and one back laps over the
other at the belt, as shown in the
back view. The lower edges are trim
med with wide lace and insertion
The corset cover is cut plain in the
back with a little fuIlness in front,
which is gathered in the belt, and ad-
justed by a ribbon run beading at
the upper edge.
For summer wear the dainty cross
barred lawns are a novelty A gar
ment like this design would be pretty
if the lawn were used and a bead
ing used for the belt as we'll as the
top. A bias ruffle Of the lawn edged
with lace would be the best trimming
for the lower edge.
This pattern is cut in FIVE sizes,
81 to 40 bust measure. Size SO re-
quires ga yards of 80 inch material
Price Of pattern ass IS 10 cents. Fill
out blank and send to Pattern De-
partment of this newspaper.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
SHUCkS
From the Diary of 81. Lence

The Hayseed Journal SEE that the
Paris fashion decreers hev decreed that
the waist line in wimmin will resume
its normal position in the comm styles.
As Maria's havin' new dress made,
she got kinder fused up on readin
this, but l told her not ter worry as
we'd probably locate her waist line
before the fittin' was commenced, as
I'm burned sure its somewhere be-
tween the oesophagus an the patella.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
UP AND DOWN
IN INDIANA
HEATH ATTEMPTS JOURNALISM.

HEATH ATTEMPTS JOURNALISM.
Perry 5. Heath, former first assistant
postmaster general. who is well known
in national republican politics. spent a
short time in indianapolis the other day
and conided to his friends that it is
his intention to again enter the news
pater field.
sTRANGLED By BARN DOOR.
With his head securely held by the
weight Of heavy sliding door in the
barn on the farm where he lived with
foster parents near Marion, Llody And
erson, 6 years old, was found dead.
death was due to strangulation.
ERIE MAKES GOOD SHOWING.
The management of the Erie Rail-
way announced that the earnings ex-
hibits are highly satisfactory. One of
the directors states that the earnings
have been so good that with the sale
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
GOOD BYE EMMAl

Emma Goldman the stess high pess
successful breaking
hlarity If possible
Goldman blight a
her The could with without a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
SERGEANT JOHN BUSY AGAIN.

We note that Sergeant John Walsh Of Chicago
Of
fyseven he of
himself by walking TO exploit himself the
might Baron
talking
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
MAKE Riaht Use Of To.pav.

The only preparation for the NOR
row is the right use of to-day. The
stone in the hands of the builder must
be put in its place and fitted TO re-
ceive another.-George Bowen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

1t is no use looking for the
mantle OF solomon these days.
1t is on the shoulders of the
wise high school graduate.
He knOweth it all. Yea-and
more.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
WHAT'S THE MATTER NOW?

The Indianapolis Independent
this
Washington What's the matter?
Don't the with
sam dancing entertainments ndung
vavside
his fedged for real fight"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

A MAN THINKS THAT THE MOST
AMUSING THING IN THE WORLD IS
A WOMAN'S HELPLESS RAGE BE-
CAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

Life deals goOd-looking man
nine out of the ten points in
the game when she shuffes the
cards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
Opposed to the Reard.

Some physicians say that the beard
Is repository for harmful germs.
which are kept alive by the warm
breath being constantly breathed upon
them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

Russia contemplates another loan as
soon as 1t can be made OPPORTUNITY.
30 do some of the people who have
signed up for automobiles
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
Or are almost There.

Scientist has discovered a means of
making men tall by manipulating the
legs and ankles. If there is anything
to that we may expect to see some
pretty tall statesmen shortly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

The Gary Land company heard there
was a panic somewhere, but there is
nobody willing to come out and say
that the panic ever touched the Gary
Land company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
Heart,toHeartj
Talks.
By EDWIN A. NYE.
HUMANITY is NOBLE.

copyright, 1903, by American Press Assoc
ciation.l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

Life il a gay Autograph or
Faded old print-it
Depends altogether
On whether you
Are starting
Out
Or arc almost There.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

We wonder what the necks of the
Europeans Will look life If Zeppelin
aerial stunts continue?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02

Japan has 1916 warships, but if she
ever gets into any trouble with the
United States, the number will be les
sened considerably. She can bank on
that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-02
r AN DOM
THINGS AND FILINGS

Kaiser Wilhelm is very particular
about the manner in which he is dis
cussed in print. Yet we opine he
would be just as sensitive as any one
If his name were left out of print when
he went to the theater
Proposition is abroad to make
money out of aluminium owing
to It's lightness. Needn't both
er on our account. Never notice
the burden.
Mr.. Crollius says that Mr. Knots
shall not be the Bwana Jumbo of Gary.
and what Mr.. Knots says about Mr..
Crollius we cannot print
There is nothing cheaper than
cheap shOw-unIess it is
dead-head audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-17

braces support a lighter ring OF steel upon
which the heavy steel boot rests, thus pre-
venting it slipping down onto the nike or
foot. This permits the wearer to walk, but
with considerable difficulty.
Should the shoe be removed with its sup
porting braces the block ring slips down
onto the ankle and foot, rendering walking
impossible, At night the shoe with It's at
tached brace and ring is removed, permit
ting the wearer to rest comfortably, pro-
viding he keeps quiet.
The Oregon boot" is made in various
weights, running from fifteen to seventy
five pounds, and once on a man it is inn
possible to remove It without the key or
having it sawed through twice by a ma
chinist.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-17
BURLINGTON KIRBY LINE
WILL BE ONE OF SCENERY
Tracks VIII Run Through Gorge
whose Walls Rise Thousand
Feet High.

c. H. King, president Of the Omaha
Wool and Storage company, who also con-
ducts a general store at Shoshoni, Wyo.,
has secured the entire commlssary con-
tract for the construction work of the new
Burlington line from Kirby south through
the Big Horn gorge to Thermopolis.
Grading camps are now being estab-
lished for 1000 men, who will be put to
work Immediately on the new road" said
Charles Brenneman, member of the legis-
lature of Wyoming and vice president and
general manager of the Big Horn Basin
Power company, which has Just completed
the construction of the Boysen dan.
THE Boysen dam withstood the spring
floods in fine shape, and the water poured
over the top of the dam in sufficient guam
titles to furnish power for almost any
purpose. We expect soon to have the
machinery Installed within the dam so we
can furnish power for some of the heavier
work which the Burlington will do in com
ing down through the canyon.
The Burlington will have a most
picturesque road through the canyon be-
cause of the perpendicular character Of the
walls, that rise in places to a height of
1000 feet"
Mr.. Brenneman, who Is in Omaha, says
that the Burlington now ~contemplates run
ming into the town of Shoshoni rather
than to Join the Northwester on the west,
as was at first anticipated.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-17
BANDIT WEARS NEW STYLE
BOOT ON TRIP TO OMAHA
Bill Matthews Kept from Running
Away by Ingenious invention of
Prisoner In Oregon Pen.

The Oregon boot" With which Bill Mat
thews Marvin), the fifth suspect Of the
Overland Limited mail robbery, was
adorned on his trip from Boise, Idaho, to
Omaha was the object of considerable curl
osity at the United States marshal's office
Friday.
The boot is the invention of a prisoner
in the Oregon penitentiary, hence its name.
1t consists of a heavy block ring OF file
proof steel, made in two sections clamped
and locked about the ankle Of the prisoner.
The ring is about six inches wide and three
riches thick and this particular one weighs
thirty pounds. The lower edge OF the ring
is sharp, while the upper side is beveled to
prevent abrasion Of the lint.
The boot or support to the ring consists
OF a steel frame fastened to the heel Of
the shoe of the wearer, with braces on
each side, which extend four or five inches
above the ankle of the wearer. These