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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE TO CITIES.

From IlIe.
 Pittsburg-Millionaire chorus girls and soot- Music by steel foundries, and an anvil chorus of labor unions. The first stage in money disease, of which the next is upper Fifth avenue and the last New port
 Chicago-Lake front and prairie back filled with gamblers, anarchists and so- ciety leaders. Also the home of the Bap- tist church and the Mrs. Potter Palmer society movement. Tank drama, chief part taken by Chicago river. Music by railroads.
 Boston-Incubator of religions, home of new thought, and projector of New Eng land conscience. Culture, beans and bron- chitis constantly on tap. Suffers from Harvarditis during winter months. Also breeding place for psychologists
 Philadelphia-Con resting place on the way south. This town was started by William Penn and is now the home of the Ladies' Home Journal Resounds with Quakers and slow music. Chief business to keep politicians supplied with oasb p->N N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

a letter in their own handwriting to the state department since they have been in office; they have not visited a school in their respective counties during their whole administration"
 The laws of Alabama present no qualifications for this important office. True, the people should elect compe- tent county superintendents, but they notorlously do not. Superintendent Gunnels laid a bill before the legisla- ture requiring county boards of edu- cation to select competent county su- perintendents, but the ring of superin- tendents procured it's defeat. The county superintendents are but dis bursing officers and good share of them would not know a good school from an ill-kept one. They are ut terly inefficient so far as being an in- spiration and uplifting power among the teachers of the public schools. We must have better superintendents be- fore we can have better public schools and lower percentage of illiteracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
AMERICAN GIRL IN PARIS

one in France, and the woman who treads it is looked at askance. If America, with it's fierce and pitiless struggle for bread, issabhorrent to their temperament, much less are they inclined to make an effort in a city that disapproves of the woman worker and smilingly offers an easier modus vivendi. Girls have drifted into this easier method as naturally as any piece of driftwood floats with the tide. They disappear from the Quarter, and it would take a keen eye indeed to de- tect them under the heavy paint and pow der that disguise the women of the cafes on the other side of the river.
 The girls who marry foreign students generally find, after the mans studies in Paris are completed that he is free to return alone to the parental roof as the marriage was never valid The London Times and the Daily Telegraph both pub fish occasional warnings, for the benefit of English students, on the special requi- sites which make marriage with a French- man valid-the consent of parents, the showing of birth certificates, etc.; but who can enlighten girl >(except the
 
 plies) on the forma1ities that legalize a marriage with a Bulgarian or some equal ly remote citizen of the globe?
 Those whose folly has made them suf- fer In Paris may cry out against her, but the fact remains that the objurgated city is beautiful, magnetic, appealing. We surely owe debt of gratitude to a place that merits such adjectives. Legend and history Turk in every old doorway, and loveliness has set it's ineffaceable seal on her broad boulevard and her marvellous gardens. Gayety emanates from all her populace. All this, and much of her in tellectual treasures besides, she gives to the stranger within her gates. But bread and heat and shelter cost as much in Paris as elsewhere. There is no city in the world where it is so distressing for a woman to be poor Until she can spend as much on her living and studying as she would spend at home, let her stay in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
A SUCCESSOR TO cYRANo.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
 The good news comes from London that Charles Frohman will produce next sea- son in America the English version of Rostands "Chanticleer" great deal of interest attaches to this piece for sev- eral reasons. The great Coquelin, whose brilliant career was so recently cut short by death, was to have been assigned the title role. The characters are one and all creatures of the barnyard. MT. Frohman, who will attend the first production of the play in Paris, has promised to dupli- cate for American playgoers the original costumes and scenery.
 It is unnecessary to assert that the new production will be awaited on this side of the Atlantic with much curiosity. The fame of the author of "Cyrano de Ber- gerac" alone Is enough to take care of that.
 Just as the sculptor is at a disadvan- tage without color or background, so the pantomimist. expressing himself mostly by gesture, labors under diff culty Rostand's comedy although the characters have been assigned speaking parts, can nardly De consluered In any other light than that of pantomime. The success of the actors will lie not so much in what they say. as in the cleverness with which they initiate the animals.
 Surely If anybody could achieve success in this unique field, 1t should be this famous master of French comedy. Even the nIevaresf sornetin1as fail dIsnoallv however; and what may appeal to the French mind may appear unintelligible to the Anglo-Saxon. If the play succeeds in spite of it's many disadvantages, 1t should prove a welcome innovation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
STRONG DRINK IN HAWAII.
From Harpers Weekly.

From ftarperS Weekly.
 The natives of Hawaii are addicted to the use of alcoholic beverages and man ufacture number of different kinds of intoxicants. but it was not until after the discovery of the islands by Cap tain Cook. In ITS. that spirituous liquors became known to the Hawaiians. Since the early part of the nineteenth century American missionaries have been strug- gling to crush out this evil, but have only reaped temporary successes at times when they have been able to influence the reign Ing monarch and have him sanction their efforts
 For centuries the Hawaiians have used "awa, which is a plant possessing strong narcotic properties, and whose effect when drunk habitually Is to in- jure the eyesight and cause other serious troubles. The root is either steeped in water or it Is first macerated and water then poured over 1t. and the liquid finally drained off. The territorial government levies a tax of from sS0 to $100 annually on the sale of this drug, according to the size of the community; Honolulu, of course, paying the maximum figure. At the present time tons of this "awa" root are used in this country for the manu- facture of a certain proprietary medicine.
 Another beverage which our revenue officers are endeavoring to suppress is distilled from number of starchy and saccharine roots, chief among which is the "ti." This drink. called "okolehao," ic naa rlv yiIra alcohol and lie effects rna V easily be imagined. "Swipes.' another fer mented mixture of anything that will yield alcohol, is also made in small quan- titles, but it is becoming exceedingly diff ficult to dodge the officers of the law, and these vicious liquors are gradually heinp sfampad out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Red Buqs in Any Season.

Last year" said w. s. Walker yester- day, some one said red bugs were un- usually numerous because the season was very dry, and now others say they are equally numerous and busy because the season is very wet. It therefore seems that we are to be burrowed and bored into by the minute pests in all seasons They attack us a-coming and sometimes no doubt agwine. At any rate, they poster the man or woman who loves out door life, especially if he or she has a garden or even few rose bushes They are great pests, and there seems to be no way to defeat their selfish attachment for the human race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
THE LAST OF THE eRENApIERs,

By Frank L. Stanton. The tears from their eyes were falling
 from eyes that, unfraid, Had met the swords that glittered at
 the breasts of the Old Brigade No wonder they heard the thunder that
 Is echoing down the years, And the man that sang of the battles
 was the last of the grenadiers! The last of the men that listened-where
 blood like river ran, And the guns of a leagued world glis-
 tened to the call of the Corsican! That call that is ringing-ringing over
 the wreck of years. (Ahl he was singing-singing-t last of
 the grenadiersD He sang that day to the Old Brigade: T
 was there, in the crimson fray, And I saw the Little Corporal in the
 Emperor's coat of grayl The man of the Bridge of Lodi who
 rallied and led the men. Twas deadlier dew at Waterloo, but
 we fought with the general then! He cried: Iris the guns of Grouchy!
 Courage, he comes-he comesn And the flags of the Old Guard fluttered
 and they rushed to the rolling drums. They rushed to the ridge, revengefy--
 on the tigers crouched for prey-1 And they fought as never man had
 fought, for the Emperor's sake ti'at
 day!
 'They fought and died and side by side
 they filled the gulf of death, Yet still cried: 'Vive rEmpereur" with
 even their dying breath! They fought and died-with death de-
 fled those beyonets dripping red And gave to France the glory of the
 brave, heroic dead "I saw him in the darl1ness-after the
 fight was oer: I saw him in the darkness. whom shall
 see no more! And the darkness closed around him,
 but as his form grew dim, I felt where I lay bleeding, proud that
 l bled for him!'' The tears from their eyes were falling
 from eyes that were unafraid; That had met the swords that glittered at
 the breasts of the Old Brigade No wonder they heard the thunder that
 is echoing down the years And the man that sang of the battle
 was the last of the Grenadiersi
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SLEEPING AWAY.

 Just for a day to dream by the river, Just for a day to rest In the shade of the trees Where the ghost of a breeze Plies ever a wandering quest, And the hours fit by With never a sigh
 And never a pain or blot, And there's never 8 tear, Nor a grumble to hear And the ways of the world are forgot! Just for day to lay down the burden, Just for day to be From the toll and the stress And the fight for success And the roar of the city set free; To go where a bird, In a. matin song heard. Will put gloomy fancies to rout, Where Love creeps to doze In the heart of a rose And there's nothing to worry about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
REFLECTIONS OF < BACHELOR.

All the money man could make in one form of investment he loses in another.
 The more mistakes a man makes the luclier he is if none of them were to get married.
 Where girl is smart Is Knowing how many more beaux she can have by being pretty without the brains.
 A woman would just as lief be married to street sweep as a prince if if would give her the seat of honor at dinner.
 When the baby gains three pounds in two weeks it's because he's so naturally smart whom he doesn't, it's the milk mans faaiA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
-ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
SIRE IF IS.

There's much In this life that we don't
 understand
 And much that we'll never find out, And it's hard to say sometimes just where
 We will land At the front or the rear of the rout. But there's comfort in hoping and com
 fort in toll.
 Though we fail to win worldly success; And in spite of the heartache and strife
 and turmoil
 This life Is worth living, I guess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
The Iron Market.

The pig iron market continues quite active. While sales, as a rule, are not of large tonnage, there Is steady buying and many small lots will make satis- factory total for the month.
 Quotations are $11.50 to $12 on No. basis, but the tendency is up- ward and a high level is expected be- fore the summer Is past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
BORED.

"Ive wandered much this world around,'' A traveller declared, And told about the wonders found His wit and wisdom aired. The company did suffer so,
 'Twould we made an angel weep, But having no place else to go,
 They stayed and fell asleep.
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SHOES,

Oh, the world holds lots of troubles
 That can give chap the ,blues, But there's none that grief redoubles
 Like a pair of pinching shoes. When a fellows toes are hurting
 And he has to limp along, Short, bad words he may be blurting, But he'll never sing song. By the same sign, while we're singing These two stanzas bout the feet, There is naught more comfort bringing Truth to tell, they're hard to beat Than pair of old mud-splashers
 Cut to fit a fellows corn; Though they're hardly fit for "mashers, Soothing more than they adorn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
Nashville Lawyer Dead.

Nashville, June N-Jacob Andrew Cart wright. judge of the second circuit court of this county and one of the best known lawyers in the state, died at his home here yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
LITTLE ROAD OF DREAMS.

LITTLE ROAD OF DREAMS. A little road of dreams Winds OCT the hills away, By the shores of Hitting streams, Through flowery fields of May, Beyond the sunsets beams To the land of Yesterday. Oh, little road of dreams, When fast the tear-drops fall And all the wide world seems A place of gloom and pail, Your golden spell redeems The heart of troubles thrall
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
THE IDEAL

q see where St Louis woman wants a divorce from her husband because he wouldn't let her sit in his lap"
 Foolish womanl Does she think she married a Morris chair?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Mir. Hartman, tiring of North Amer ican railways, of which he holds a surplus, is about to enter the South American field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Maude Adams is rehearsing for her role. of Joan of Arc. She is to ride her horse in full armor, and she will naturally be anxious to get her helmet on straight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Bernard Shaw's press agent always begins the boosting of one of his plays by starting a report that it is to be censored off the British stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
MEAN THING.

Do my photographs resemble me closely?" Yes. they do. I suppose you will try another photographers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Julia Marlowe is to alternate with MT. Sothern, but this does not mean that the latter will play Ophelia alter nately or any other way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
THE MELODRAMA.

The villain still pursued her, yet They were a puffing pair; The villain puffed a cigarette, The heroine puffed her hair.
 Chicago News. And when they hired an auto car And down the street they tore, The villain and the lady star, They puffed just that much more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Five thousand dollars in good money was found in Bible in New Jersey, and Bible study is exceedingly active in that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Miss Marlowe's performance of Ham let is looked forward to with interest by old stage goers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

The wireless at sea is sorely needed when it is needed at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
SAME OLD GAME.

How about this aeroplane gown?" Merely another scheme to keep hus- bands up in the air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

The democratic campaign of 1912 has been started by the customary men, tion of Judge George Gray of Della ware
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

The nine-foot bed sheet laws are giving the cotton mills additional or ders, and they are running overtime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
A LITTLE MORE SO.

"A philosopher opines that life must look different from carriage window" No doubt. And think how different It must look from an airship.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

MT. Roosevelts porters have not, it is to be hoped acquired the tip habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

The New York Sun says no witches were ever burned in Massachusetts. What state then does current history fit?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Professor Foster continues to be a professor at the Chicago university, defying all allegations and allegators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan may enter the Senate at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Governor Harmon, Governor John son and Judge Gray are already being boomed for 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

A night rider sober rarely does any thing mischievous or outrageous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Good playing in baseball team is more desirable than a pennant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

London storekeepers are discussing insurance against bombardment by German cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Aero clubs are not organized to go up but to put up a supply of the need ful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
ANOTHER KNOCK.

Speaking about the poverty of poets" "A topic often discussed.Y
 'The chief characteristic of poets now adays is the poverty of their minds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Dingley will soon be honored by con sumers as a better man than Aldrich any day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Sea serpents continue to appear off Long Island, although Coney Island has reformed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22
ELLA ISN'T NORMAL

T see where Ella Wheeler Wilcox Is discussing The Normal Woman <"
 What does she know about the nor nal woman?".
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A QUICK SLENDER

Say, that moneys tainted" T won't keep 1t long enough to be- come infected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-22

Well behaved liners do not try tt climb ashore.
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well.

Striving to better oft we mar what's we'll. king Lear.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
FOR RENT-STORAGE YARD.

FOR RfSNT-Iarge storage yard IN George
town. u. 600 feet: Bew : u. fence: driveway;
so per month. Apply So 18th st. n W.
ne
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FOR sALE-FARMs

FOR SALE-FARMS
10l ACRES; SIX-ROOM DWELLING
cellar @0Nl5 r.. large barn and other ont
oulluingsi orchard bearing. 200 apple trees g
pears ana apricotss Warered by springs and
streams; 80 acres under cultivation: balance
WOOD elevation $50 IT, above washington.
immediate possession; everything in good
condition. Price, s., 500; tsrrns TO suit. 2
miles from steam and electric.
WALTER G. HARLOW.
205 Colorado Building.
200 acres near Rockville. 30 acres In timber
balance in nigh state OF cultivation good
dwelling. barn. grsnery. sheds. nav bar-
racks, orchard, etc, well watered price
$4,000. See for farms
NATIONAL FARM AGENCY. 1907 X. I. Ave
IS ACRES rich trucking land IN beayv
crops, miles fDDm Capitol on BALTIC Bouls-
ward. = mile 10 trolley. steam. schools.
churches, stores; good s-rOom house, splendid
farm buildings; excellent water at door:
stream In pastures; fruit. shade; S65O0. s. COO
ASH mail delivery
GEO c. WALKER,
Hyattsvilie. Nd. se27-pts
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FOR sALE-SToRES.

FOR SALE-A fine store and six-roOm dwell
ing. near Park road on Ga. ave. y. W. an
oui,ortunify % get p good business location
in growing section
ARTHUR CARR, Sos 18th st \. ".
oc2-St
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PRICE. $500.

Twelfth 81. e. E. north Of Pa ave sir
room modern press brick bay window house
with beautiful lot q feet front side and
rear alley. Not a cheap house either In To-
cation or construction. Tsat US show YOU
this property Accommodating terms can be
arranged.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
FOR SALE-LOTS.

CHOICE LOTS AND VILLA SITES II
Connecticut avenue park on the Capital
Traction car line. south OF Chevy Chase
circle and in the District: covered with old
shade trees sewer, water gas electric
lights, &C.. one car fare TO any part Of the
city
For illustrated map and fun particulars
write, telephone. or call on.
ROBERT T. HEATER.
412-413 Colorado Building.
phono Main s1g ee20-gf
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For SALE-EAST or ST THOMAS EPIS-
COPAL CHURCH: fine ROMAN brick resi-
dence with rooms. reception hall TILED
BATH. HOT WATER HEAT; double rear
porch large yard. KITCHEN on MAIN
FLOOR: spIendiG bargain at s.. 500. 81 600
WIIIIGE GIBBS & DANIEL. eO2-cO5 13fS
Re23-11f
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DESK ROOM.

FOR RENT rs THE MUN6sT BUILDING:
THE FINEST OFFICE BUILDING In
WASHINGTON. ESPECIALLY DESIRA-
BE FOR PRESS AND BUSINESS REP
RES ENTATIVEE. SERVICE AND AP-
P0fNTMESrE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER.
LOCATION IDEAL RENTALS Low. AP-
PLY FOR PARTICULARS. AGENT Oh
BUILDING. aDlS-:f
The Washington times., 1909-10-02

zbtz ACRES; mile from trolley, near Berwyn
streams: good building material, make
me poultry farm. owner viii sacrfdce for
FL6oo- sOULE REALTY co. 1925 y. Y. ave.
It
ONLY $3.50; WORTH DOUBLE: beautiful
subdivisin tract OF 50 acres at West End.
Va. close 10 trolley; timber worth 81 200;
great chance for 10 people TO get 5-acrs home
sites way below value price; also 8 acres
Tor Ss0a. Don't fail 70 investigate SOULE
REALTY CO, 1929 y. Y. ave. u
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FOR RENT-SToRES.
FOR RENr-OFFICES.

FOR RF-sT-Fine place for dentist Office:
central location. Apply S. J. BLOCK. FendsiI
Bldg oc2-St
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MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE

WE HAVE SUNS Of $1,000 70 $4,000 70 loan
on d. c real estate: minimum charges 10
borrowers. GARDINER & DENT QncD. SD
I'm 81. oc2-tf
MONEY TO LOAN on approved city real
estate at lowest current rates- Special priv
ileges with respect TO prior payments Large
amounts a specially TYLER & RUTHER-
FORD, $50 18th 81. y. W. noI2-ts
MONEY TO LOAN on D. c. REAL ESTATE
Lowest rates OF interest. Payments on prfn-
cipal in amounts OF 500 or more received at
any interest period THE b. II SMITH CO.
Bond building. 14OS N Y ave 5y5-tf
MONEY! TO LOANED to 500 900 on D. q
real estate Interest low. and all transactions
conducted with economical consideration for
borrowers
wM H SAUNDERS & CO.,
1907 ST n. ".
MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATES OF
INTEREST On D. c. Real Estate. No IN
reasonable delay.
WALTER n ACKER
>sl-tf 1870 z ST. n. W
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INVESTMENTS.
! y INVEsTMENT-

1870 INVESTMENT
An exceptionally good opportunity Is Of
fered parties having a hundred dollars or
moro 90 invest In On absolutely safe propo-
sition paying 1870 dividend. stock VIII In
crease 500 in a Few months; only "a limited
amount of shares Will be sold; no mining
schsnc. worth investigating. For proof and
fun particulars address or call HUGO HER
FURrH. Agent 1912 King 81. Alexandria.
Va. sees-7t
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HERB SPECIALIST.

MANUFACTURERS OF Herb Remedies which
are guaranteed 20 cure or relieve any and
ali ailments. Mems complaints specially.
au1g-tf
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SPECIAL ATTENTION.

SUBURBAN Home Builders or Buyers
District FOR High-Class Suburban Home.
located out Connecticut ave. Chevy Chase
ar iihe. between Connecticut ave and Rock
rex PARK more than a mile nearer the
city than where similar property Is selling
az = 70 90 cents per square foot
1--lnch water and ls-inch sewer mains are
now IN fronting the pr9perty-they are not
prospective. but are tbsre
want 10 more deE.rable parties who con-
template buying or building houses TO CO.
operate IN subdivision Of this beautiful
property and pareeing Il out 20 ourselves,
thereoy providing large plots or exceptions Iy
Cnolce properly To- only Sc per square foot
which n bought from the owners of auv- sim
liar subdivision would cost . 70 50 cents per
square foot.
Elevation is exceptional, overlooking Con-
nectcut ave. Rock Creek Park and Mr.
Keno. only moderate investments required
several attractive houses now being ar
ranged Tor.
For particulars call on or address c E
Rafferty,. 1920 r 81 " w seq oc-2s
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FOR SALE
$50 cash SIS Monthly.
A new 6-room brick. ali modern improve
Inents. located IN good section y. Z, Lot
20 feet wide.
For further particulars apply al office,
SIMPSON SULLIVAN CO,
ites G st. n. ", sei4-tf