The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
revolution to be crushed.

revolution to be crushed.
 Committees composed of energetic tacticians are appointed. One utilizes the Hertzian waves and applies them telemechanical aeroplanes charged with the most violent explosives: while a third committee of chemical and bac- teriological research findb the means of inoculating invading armies-man and beast-with plague, typhus, cholera, etc.
 Presently the invading army enters French territory. In the morning there is a signal made in the camp signifying the presence of unusual apparatus some distance away similar to wireless teleg- raphy. Before 1t was possible to take measures of reconnaissance or protection ground; the earth trembled, shook, and was thrown up; it was like a volcano vomiting shot and she'll
 At the same time telemechanical aeroplanes were seen advancing through the air, and when they reached a point above the invading troops, devastating explosives and subtle poisonous vapors were released by radio-automatic mech anism.
 Dhis ends in retreat helter-skelter confusion rout."
  for all the enemy's ships went down with their crews. At the tidings of this gigantic destruction the governments were appalled,.
 Here. say the authors, begins for his- tory a new era.
 A group of well-known men with ex- President Ibubet at their head, has formed a scheme for the purchase of the old Abbaye de Solesmes in the Sarthe. The abbey is magnificent building of great artistic value, with the most beautiful grounds imaginable. A committee, headed by M. Loubet, and comprising such men as Massenet. Maurice Donnay, Lockroy, Carolus Du- ran, and Richepin, are trying to acquire the property, and will make 1t a home for needy brothers of the brush and men of letters. The organization will be such as to preserve the self-respect of those who accept help, and the scheme is intended rather to help men of talent out of difficulty, than as a permanent home for the aged.
 Emile Marcoz had gone the rounds of the cafes. and his enjoyment was com- plete. On returning home he was se- duced by the beauty of the statue In the center of the Place de la Republique. The figure of the woman in stone Is popularly called Marianne. For the moment Emile Marcoz, unmindful of the composition of the figure. fell madly in love with Marianne. Advancing in front of the statue, he poured forth his soul. T love you, Marianne. Como fly with me. You will not weary, I have money and we shall enjoy ourselves"
 The silence of the statue worried Emile. He became persistent. Drawing his purse from his pocket hs waved it in front of Marianne. You do not believe I have some money" he cried. Look! Marianne Here 1t is."
 At this moment hand closed on the purse. Emile turned sharply around, and saw a man in flight. He set off in pur- suit. He had not succeeded far when he found himself tripped. His assailants were three stalwart protectors of the thief They attacked Emile with their fists and feet and left him for dead on the pavement. He is now in Saint Louis Hospital, and the police are tracking his aggressors
 Twilight had fallen. A crimson shadow enveloped the Rue de Turenne with an air of romantic mystery. Several old ladies were dressing for dinner. Sud- denly, the operation of changing gar ments and attending to cultures was interpreted. Ehrieks of fright were heard.
 The cause? A black man. deformed and nude, gesticulated at the window op- uosite. The old ladies nastened to the police station in the Archives quarter and gave M. Guitcheteau. tho police