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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
AT PoE's GRAVE.

By William Winter.
 Cold is the paean honor sings,
 And chill is glory's icy breath, And pale tho garland memory brings To grace the iron doors of death. Fame's echoing thunders, long and loud. The pomp of pride that decks the pail. The plaudits of the vacant crowd
 One word of love is worth them all. With dews of grief our eyes are dim: O, let the tear of sorrow start And honor, in ourselves and him,
 The great and tender human hearti Through many a night of want and woe His frenzied spirit wandered wild Till kind disaster laid him low,
 And Heaven reclaimed It's wayward
 child.
 Through many year his fame has Like midnight vast, like starlight sweet. Till now his genius fills throne,
 And nations marvel at his feet. One need of justice long delayed,
 One crowning grace his virtues crave:- An, take thou great and injured shade, The love that sanctihes the grave! Gods mercy guard In peaceful sleep. The sacred dust that slumbers here; And, while around tis tomb we weep. God bless, for us, the mourners teari And may his spirit. lowering nigh,
 Pierce the dense cloud of darkness
 through.
 And know. with fame that cannot dc, s Xs hAe tho worlds attsotaons tael
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Meat Strike In Sixteen States

The movement against high-priced meats needs neither leadership nor or ganization. It is sporadic and scat tered, but 1t is already felt in 16 states, and in these days of wires and rural free delivery it will quickly spread to the remainder of the states. The south is a little backward in this move ment, but when the action taken here becomes known it will be seen that the south is keeping up with the pro- cession.
 Long before the government can ap- ply to the National Packing company the terms of the Sherman antitrust act the people will apply to it a re- duced demand that will make 1t sit up and take notice.
 The skill of the housewife will be drawn upon freely during the 30 days of the boycott. No one will be injured in the least by the eating of less meat. Fruit, oatmeal, eggs, baked potatoes, vegetable soups, baked beans, brown bread and various other articles of food will rise in value and popularity as the products of "The Jungle" recede. The cooking of boycott meals is now in or der, and many housewife will be able to promote, and even to extend, the new movement far beyond the 90- day limit,
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be exceedingly difficult to float its products to Colon on terms to compete with Alabama coal, always provided Alabama coal be foated to tidewater on the Open Warrior If any coal dis trict is in a position to fight the Gug- genheims, this one is, and the govern ment is pulling with us. An Open ohio the year round is simply impossible. Nature forbids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Cases Auainst the Trusts.

Washington, January 24.-It is generally believed that the supreme court will con- sider the Standard oil and the Tobacco trust cases together. as in some meas- ure they are said to present conditions similar one to the other. The decision of the court will govern the action to be taken by the administration as to the methods to be followed in proceedings against the big trusts that investigation shows have been operating in restraint of trade. The construction to be put on what legally constitutes a monopoly is awaited with good deal of interest, for it necessarily will have bearing on the future course of the department of jus tice. Curiously enough, the statement is made that there is no statute defining the word monopoly" notwithstanding the existence of monopolies from time im- memorial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
IN. HOTEL LOBBIES
Glad of Early Primary.


 Capt. Jack H. Cranford of Jasper, who was one of the throng that dropped into Montgomery Sunday night to learn at first hands what was going on in poll itics. came up on the fast train last night.
 "All l care to say about political mat ters just now" said Captain Cranford, 'is that I am delighted with the action of the democratic state executive com mittee in giving us an early primary. A strong effort came from a certain di- rection to have an August primary; but the people demanded a spring primary and May is all right. Walker county has been disturbed with politics year In and year out for the last four years and it is time we were having a rest. With May ? as the date for the state primary, political agitation will be ended after that time for the balance of the year, at any rate"
 Captain Cranford said that Jasper was growing and that 1t would enjoy great CT degree of prosperity this year than ever before in its history. He said that one of the recent industries there was a hub factory and that the concern was already doing a large business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
To Advertise Birmingham,

'T hope to have the de luxe edition on the Birmingham district ready for distri- button by the middle of March," said H. J. Davis last night, "and whe nit is com pleted, I believe we will have something of which Birmingham people may be proud.
 Tt should contain the cream of the city's wealth and beauty and enough in- formation to convince anyone that Bir- mingham is the best place on earth to live.
 we are getting it out at a loss, but l hope its wide distribution will go far to- ward building up Birmingham. The book will be such a beautiful edition that it will be welcome anywhere"
 MT. Davis is the man who issued the Shoppers Guide" which was distributed by the Business Mems league and has been used extensively by out-of-town peo- pie. He is greatly interested in the ad- vertisement of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
MITCHELL'S PLEA
 FOR FEDERATION

Indianapolis, January 24.-The part played by the National Civic Federation in the industrial world was question add ed to the convention of the United Mine Workers of North America. John Mitch ell, former president of the miners, and now in charge of the trades agreement department of the Civic Federation, made & plea for the federation and pointed out in its favor that the leaders of the Ma tional Manufacturers association oppose the federation as "a labor trust conspir- acy."
 MT. Mitchell asked that the Miners union be not prejudiced against the Civic Federation because President Lewis of the United Mine Workers had made an effort to join the federation but delayed until he had investigated it's purposes.
 MT. Mitchell was welcomed with cheers by the delegates. Later in the day he was greeted with applause when P. J. McArdle, president of the Association of Iron, Steel and Tinwerkers entered to- gether and when he declared he was not a member of the Civic Federation and did not know of any officer of his or- ganization that was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
BOYCOTT MENU.

A Kansas City woman makes the fol- lowing suggestion for boycott menu.
 BREAKFAST. Fruit. Steamed Oats or Oatmeal. Poached Eggs on Toast. {Poach them in cream if you want them
 really delicious) Plenty of Baked Potatoes. Pancakes.
 Coffee.
 NOON MEAL.
 Cream of Corn Syrup. stewed Tomatoes. Escalloped Potatoes. Biscuits. Cabbage. of real hungry protos steak.) Protos is a combination of peanuts and grains that can be secured at any gro- cery It is cheaper than the real steak and just as good.
 Coffee or Tea.
 EVENING MEAL Vegetable Soup and Crackers Nut Roll. Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Crowned Potatoes. Pickled Beets. Custard. Cake. CeiEss or Tsas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Searching For Negro.

Charlotte, N.. C., January 24.-Armed bands of farmers are securing the lower part of Richmond county tonight search ing for an unknown negro who committed a criminal assault upon Mrs. 2. T. Pear son, wife of a farmer, last night. The negro entered the Pearson home, 20 miles from Rockingham, while MT. Pearson was absent, and suubduing the woman by threats, accomplished his purpose. As the assailant was leaving the house he was captured by Pearson, who was re- turning home He bound the negro with ropes, intending to deliver him to the au- thorities today, but the negro made his escape during the night. The whole coun- tryside is aroused by the crime and 1t is likely that a lynching will result if the fugitive is captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Fortune reions on gifts of the world, not on the lineaments of nature.
 As You Like 1t.
Much Work Cut Out for Congress

Between insurgency and the Pinchot- Ballinger incident the business of Con. gress has been delayed. The session is a month and a half old, and yet small progress has beer made in the work of the session.
 No doubt the Ballinger investigation will be kept as closely confined to the i2 members of the investigation com mittee as public meetings will render possible. It will remain, however, a live number to the end of the session Rt least, possibly to the end of the pres ent administration.
 Aside from the appropriation bills this Congress has a long legislative programme prepared by the President himself. The work of the interstate commerce commission is to be en- larged. Tho federal incorporation of interstate industries is to be under taken. Conservation of natural re- sources is to be advanced, and postal savings banks are to be established in accordance with the demand of the last republican national platform.
 A serious revolt exists in the repub- lican party, and the congressional cleo tion of this year will turn on what Congress does. There is scarcely a member from the middle west, and but few from the other northern states, who dare defy public sentiment when elections, are but little more than nine months away. All feel that the next House is in doubt All know that MT. Cannon's political race is run. And some see coming into the harbor lights of new Cannes man who is eminent Iy fitted for the rough and tumble bat ties of a House working under rules that leave some room for individual and representative action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
BY AER0PLANE TO
 THE NORTH POLE

Dayton, Ohio, January 24.-Aeroplaning to the north pole was pronounced a req sonable feat by Commander Robert E. Peary in discussion here tonight with Wilbur and orville Wright, who exhibit ed significant interest in the problem. The necessities as seen from the Wrights' point of view, he explained, were sur- faces that would permit a machine to start flight, alight, and start again.
 From what I've seen I would feel safe in venturing the speculation that an aeroplane would have no trouble getting started" said MT. Peary. "Once in flight 1t could find enough space to alight and start again at any stage of its journey until the pole had been reached''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Moore Escapes From officer.

Florence. January A-(special. )-Sher- fir J. F. Holt of Pulaski, Tenn, called Florence last night over the long dis tance telephone and asked the assistance of the Florence officers in the re-capture of Tom Moore, the white man captured here Saturday afternoon on the return to Pulaski in charge of Deputy Sheriff Pierce of Pulaksi and when within seven miles of that place he jumped through the window and made his escape from the rapidly moving train. Deputy Pierce jumped after his prisoner, who was not handcuffed, but the latter made good his escape,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Attractive Music Tonight.

The organ and song service at Wesley chapel tonight, on the occasion of the in- stallation of fine pipe organ, will be well worth hearing. It will be, indeed, one of the most ambitious concerts of the sea- son.
 Rienzi Thomas, an organ soloist Of high rank, will play several beautiful pieces, and a large, select chorus will render two or three fine numbers. No lover of artistic music can afford to miss this entertainment.
 Wesley chapel is on the North High lands and the North Highland cars pass right by the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Inquiry Into Misslno Funds.

Chicago, January 24.-About 50 witnesses were brought into the state attorneys office today to be questioned concerning the alleged misappropriation of sS50,000 from the Chicago and Western Indiana railroad by John c. Felzer, Benjamin Thomas and Charles R. Kappes. Walter L. Fisher, the attorney representing the railroad, and the state attorneys assist ants said they expected to finish the in vestigation today. E. B. Pryor of St. Louis, the newly elected president of the Chicago and Western Indiana railroad, arrived in the city today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Sunday School Institute.

Sheffield, January 24-(SpeciaD-A two- day Sunday school institute convened here this morning at the Presbyterian church with several Sunday school work CTS of note present. The programme car ried out today follows:
 2:3o-Song service.
 2:4o-"Su "Superintendents' Helpers" Dr. A J. Coile
 3:0-"The Front Line Sunday School' P. E. Green.
 3:20-'The Teachers Training" Dr. A. J. Coile.
 3;40-Open parliament.
 7:00-Special song service
 7:20-"The Sunday School Work of Our Church. Dr. Coile.
 7:5o-"The Presbyterian Church in His- tory" Dr. s. D, Logan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Woman Accidentally Killed.

South Bend, Ind, January 24.- While attempting to kill dog. Ed ward Hostetter, farmer living six miles north of here, today shot and killed Mrs. Melford Price, 21 years old. The bullet entered the woman's tenn pie and she fell dead at her husbands feet Hostetter had chased the dog from his farm and upon reaching the highway fired at the fleeing animal. His aim was bad and the bullet struck the woman, who was approaching. Hostetter has not been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Empson Pride Dies.

Tuscumbia, January 24-(Special.) J. Empson Pride, the oldest child of MT. and Mrs. Thompson L. Pride of Pride Station, died Sunday afternoon at o'clock after an illness of about two weeks. Typhoid fever. which later de- veloped into typhoid pneumonia, was the cause of death. The deceased was 19 years old. His parents, two sisters and brother survive him. The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
InvestioatIon of Freluht Rates.

Chicago, January 24.-Investigation of the freight rates on grain which is milled in transit will begin in Chicago before Special Examiner John H. Mar ble of the interstate commerce commis- sion tomorrow. Complaint has been made that the rates from the north west to New York favor Buffalo as a milling center as against Minneapolis. The inquiry was begun in Washington on January IA. From here MT. Marble will go to Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Increase of Wages Asked.

Cleveland, Ohio. January 24.-Officials of the 25 railway systems in the Southern association today received propositions from the Brotherhood of Railway train men and the Order of Railway conduc- tors for an increase of wages and better system of working hours. submitted to the eastern roads a month ago. Answers are due February "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Dies at Aue of 116,

Patagonia, Ariz., January 4.-Mrs Juana Corona. said to be the oldest per- son in Arizona, died here yesterday at the age of 116 years. Her youngest sur viving child is 50 years old. Mrs. Cor ona was born in Sonora, Mexico, Oc- tober 21, 1794. She had been married three times From her tenth birthday until her death she was constant user of cigarettes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Mrs, Gould Obieeta To pavino Bill

New York, January 24-Katherine Clem- mons Gould, who last June got decree of separation from her husband, Howard Gould, with alimony of $36,000 a year, today appeared in court as defendant In suit brought by Malcolme Butler to re- cover $29sO for a millinery company. Mrs. Gould denied her liability on the ground that at the time the goods were pur- chased she was entitled to the support of her husband and that the goods were necessaries of life. The case will be con- tinued tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Another Problem of Living.

Speaking of the high cost of living" said a member of the Chamber of Com merce, there Is a halo awaiting the man who will invent some system that will relieve a householder of the burden of feeding the men friends of the cook. It may not seem to be much of an Item, but there is sufficient food carried away from my house every day to feed three or four persons. and seem to be unable to stop 1t. If we lock things up too tight the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Salaries For the New Judqes,

Washington, January A.-The salaries of the judges of the court of customs appeals, which was created by the new tarif law, were practically fixed by the House today at s7000 each. The tariff law named $10,0OO. This figure, which is 5000 in excess of the salaries received by circuit court judges, provoked con- troversy in Congress which has been kept alive ever since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
IeojsIative Council For Alaska.

Washington, January 24-For the first time this session the Senate today pro- vided itself with a subject of continuous consideration by making the bill creating a legislative council for Alaska its un- finished business. The effect of the or der Is to give the bill the place of pref erence on the Senate calendar. The bill was reported today from the committee on territories
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Woman Is Found Dead.

Jacksonville, Fla, January 24-Mrs. B. Doughty of Ottawa, Ont, who has been here several weks, was found dead in the Grandview hotel this afternoon. Her room was filled with Illuminating gas. The attending physician denies that she com nnitted sulcLde.s ss9 ya,{ 6 < fS4siff-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

Much of the meat that the ultimate consumer refuses to eat this month will be kept in cold storage for his use next month. It thus becomes a war of endurance between the man and the trusts cold storage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
AN ARTISTIC SPIEL.

Smoky Muggles seems ter be gittin' de coin wid his new hard luck story
 ''whut else kin yer expect? He got one uv dem newspaper guys ter write 1t fur him an hired a swell elercutionist ter give him lessons on de best way ter deliver iti''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Saved By Dampness of Graveyard.

Cincinnati. January 24-Because he chose his fathers grave in cemetery near Bethel, suburb of, Cincinnati, as a place to commit suicide, Earl Kauff- man, 23 years old, failed in his purpose Physicians who attended him said that the action of the poison which Kaufman swallowed was retarded by the cold dampness of the graveyard and declared that had the potion been taken in a warm room death would have come quick ly. Kaufman had auarreled with a young woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
stensland Is a Free Man

Joliet. H., January 24-Paul o. Stens- land. convicted president of the wrecked Milwaukee Avenue State bank, and Henry w. Herring, cashier, were released from the penitentiary today on parole. Stens- land appeared to be in poe9 health and walked r1th d4flsccsAx. sss
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cook quits and we are unable to get an- other. So what is a man to do? It sim- ply means that am paying for food for more than two average families and the friends of the cook are known to be pro- verbally big eaters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

All the rich are made librarians when by accident they go to the peni- tentiary, and the libraries in those in stitutions may have to be enlarged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

The Rhode Island legislature will, it is said, oppose the income tax amend ment. Senator Aldrich has ordered it to do this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
HERE HE IS.

HERE HE IS. The very superior person, With his chin held high in the air, Can never, oh, never makes blunders, Or meet with defeat anywhere. He really knows all that's worth know ing,
 His knowledge Is vast and profound And when there's advice to be offered, forsooth,
 He's always the first on the ground The very superior person Will snap you up quick as a wink. For daring to have an opinion. Or saying whatever you think The fact that he can't make living It troubles him hardly at all; Just let 1t be known that you'd much rather work And promptly he'll pay you a call!
 A CONSTANT READER. 'Ts he well-informed?" q should say sol He knows the trade marks of all the magazine advertisers"
 ANOTHER HERO. We admire the fellow Who smiles and is mellow, Though broke and burdened with debt; Who will keep a bold heart. Make the best of his part And get still more creditors yet.
 -Junks. MARSH HENRY GETS BUSY. "1 thought heard a tremendous 'Oofy just now"
 Don't be alarmed. That's merely Pres
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When the Cannonites threaten to read the insurgents out of the repub- lican party the latter simply sit back and say, Come out and put us out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

The Empress Eugenie is still alive and well, and all wish her long life, be- cause she says she never intends to write her memoirs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

One Indiana congressman repaired his fences in single day by franking to his constituents 60 mail bags full of government seeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

The old problem of supply and de- mand is to have the last half regulated in order to lessen the greed of the meat trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

The republicans begin to feel that sticking to Cannon is like hanging on to the business end of a red-hot poker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

A Tammany man compares kind words-evidently from the lips of May or Gaynor-to pair of pants without any seat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

A mere handful of insurgents is giv- ing the standpat crowd all the busi- ness they can conveniently attend to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

When the Madison Square Garden building is pulled down the senseless six-day races will be. let us hope, abol- ished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

Louis Paulhan obeys no rules. If things do not go to suit him he simply gets on his aeroplane and flies away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE PRICE

ident Taft being poked in the slats by the Louisville Courier-Journal."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25

Senator Depew is posing as New York's grand old man, but New York is not hankering after such a man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
Well Discusses Politics.

q can hardly credit the reports that Senator spragins is going to enter the race for the governorship at this late day." said Marcus Well "While l am not personally acquainted with MT spra- gins, l greatly admire him. He IS, ike all liperal-minded men, opposed to drastic sumptuary laws, and had he come out for governor several weeks ago l and many of my acquaintances might have supported him.
 But after a1l as MT. o'Neal was the father of the Montgomery conference and as he did so much toward rolling up the big majority against constitutional prohibition, he is looked upon as the logical candidate of anti-prohibitionists and personal liberty democrats.
 q meet men and hear from men from all parts of the state and I am more and more impressed with ONeafs 8 strength All the men of my way Of thinking are certainly for O'Neal so far as my information goes. In fact, l find him even stronger with the people than I had expected him to be when he formally announced a few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-25
A STAR.

A S1Ah. The boarding house tenor Has curly, scented locks, He wears a flowing necktie And most seductive socks. His forte is singing ballads On Sunday afternoons, When rain is falling drearily Upon the Inn of Prunes. The boarding house tenor Sings slightly off the key, But that could never trouble A chap so snug as he. His choice is something tender. A ballad bout the moon And lovers who were parted And come no more to spoon. The boarding house tenor, Who killing glances strews, Gets fifteen dollars weekly, Perhaps, for selling shoes. The stunning lady typist Demurely calls him Gus" And he's the only fellow
 Der whom she makes a fuss.
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Insurgency is said to be spreading to the lesser legislative bodies, and it may even appear in city councils.