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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

In % years an ocean greyhound travels
from the shipyard to the scrapheap. The
Umbria has just arrived at the latter
place
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
Public Support Needed

"A music festival of the high-class char
acter of that which will be held at the
Jefferson theatre under the auspices of
the Birmingham Festival association next
week is of real benefit to the city from
many points of view and should have the
hearty support of the public" said Pres
i6ent j. H. Holcombe.
"A few public-spirited citizens have
guaranteed the expenses of the festival
which are not large as festival expenses
go But unless the sale of seats is at a
much faster rate between now and the
time the festival opens-next Tuesday
night-there will be a heavy deficit Only
popular prices are charged and it does
seem as if there should be enough we'll
TODD people in Greater Birmingham to
buy season tickets to make the festival
a financial success. Now is a time for
Birmingham get-together spirit to be
felt.
There is one thing certain, if there
is considerable deficit it will be long,
long time before Birmingham has another
music festival
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

The girls at Wellesley have decided to
omit baseball. The slide to second base
was Objectionable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
Conservative Forecast

Mr. Wells forecast for O'Neal was in
teresting and certainly conservative,
said F. L. Demere.
There is a veritable landslide for
ONeal, and l think his majority over
Colonel Mallory will be considerably
more than $1,000. The campaign started
out strongly in favor of O'Neal and
against statewide prohibition such as we
have now; and the tide O'Nealward is
becoming stronger and stronger.
IF the amendment measure had never
been heard of and If the prohibitionists
had been less drastic in their making
laws, Colonel Mallory would have had a
walk-over for the governorship. But ex-
IRENE legiclation, including the amend
ment submission act, ruined his chances. =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

The man who stole three suit cases of
watches has outdone old Procrastination
at least a block
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
Mr.. Chaplin and Prohibition

"E. w. Chain of Chicago, who was the
prohibition partys candidate for the pres
idency in 1908, gives poor comfort to the
prohibition remnant in Alabama" said
man who once voted dry but who now
calls himself an anti-prohibitionist "Mr-
Chain was very frank in his interviews
and made it plain that in his op>oion the
prohibition movement in this state would
have Jared better if legislation had been
less extreme. He is right in thinking
that statutory prohibition will never pro-
hibt so long as the United States gov
eminent allows liquor to be shipped into
dry territory; but his suggestion that IL
Mr.. Bryan would induce the democrats to
put prohibition plank in their platform
in 1912, and he run again for President.
he would get the prohibition party vote
as well as the democratic vote, and be
elected is absurd. The prohibition party
polled in 1908 a popular vote of only 1885,
$40. In the state of New York Mr. Chain
got 22,667 votes. In Indiana his vote was
$4,000.
NOW the democratic party has long
stood solidly for local option and should
1t be so foolish as to flop over to pro-
hibition just as prohibition sentiment, is
petorng out, it would go to smash. For
every vote it gained from the prohibition
party it would lose 20 or more from the
democratic ranks The democratic party
has been proverbal for making fool mis-
takes and staying out in the cold; but
now the outlook for a victory in 1912 is
somewhat bright. All enthusiasm would
cool and all chances would be dashed,
however, If a prohibition plank were r
be seriously considered. ~
Il have seen democratic politiciay anu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

The United States will try to get
Sl2, 10000 worth of peace out of the two
new battleships.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

Chicago is to have four weeks of grand
opera. Pork is still going up in that
town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

NJ, Rostand has half million dollars
in royalties on "Chantecler9 already in
sight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
IN SONIC COO, GLADE.

IN SOME COOL GLADE.
In some cool glade to spend the day,
From toll and trouble far away;
To lounge and dream and smoke pipe
Where sorrow may not come to grippe
And there's a vista of the sky,
Through parted leaves where breezes ply,
And Sleepy drone of honey bees
And sweet bird-music in the trees;
And fancies tripping to and fro
And memories of long ago,
And in ones ears the rivers song,
Who sings and signs and slips along;
And all the sylvan happiness
The woodlands wild in spring possess,
Quite makes amends for goals we've
missed
And fame denied and lips unlSissed;
Quite makes amends for past defeat
Where serried lines in battle meet
And still the shock of endless strife
FulfIl5 the stern DEGREES of life;
Quite make amends for days gone by
O'erbrimmed with tears, winged with a
sigh,
And all misfortunes grim array
That comes and turns the gold to grayi
A SEVERE TEST
An optimist, I presume, is a man who
gets up in the morning with a smile on
his face?"
Yes; an optimst extraordinary is
man who gets up in the morning with a
smile on his face, after spending the
night IL a sleeping car
AFRAID TO LOOK At HIMSELF.
why doesn't Quilp have a mirror in
his room?"
Il suspect it's because he's a coward"
A GAY LIFE.
where's Papa Crawfish gomez"
Down to see mussel dance. under
stand it's very naughty"
AUTO OUTINGS.
I quite agree
With those who think
That life in town
Is on the blink,
For days like these
TO rural scenes
Call taxicabs
And limousinesi
A GOOD SUGGESTION.
"Ah, you refuse me?" cried the swain
on Bonded knees, picture of dispair. It
don't know what I'll do tomorrow
IF you will permit me to make a sug-
gestion," said she on the sofa, 81 think
you ought to have your trousers pressed
tomorrow. You are bagging them terri
bly,"
AT THE PROBLEM PLAY.
Although she made us all believe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
MINUS ONE SYLLABLE.

MIN % O1NE 81 I1I1AbLE.
"A meeting of high-brow' ladies was
held yesterday for the purpose of dis
cussing Mrs. Browning"
well, did they discuss Mrs. Brown
ing?" a
almost"
What do you mean by 'alihost?s
1.-THE woman whose character was torn
to shreds was an absent member, Mrs
Brown"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
A NARROW ESCAPE.

A NARROW ESCAPE.
The girl I left behind me
Awakens no regret;
How could true love SO blind me?
She's now a suffragettel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
THOSE SISSY sTRAws.

THOSE SISSY STRAWS.
I'd rather not
Be in the swim,
Than wear a hat
With turned-down brim.
Paul Cook.
And when I stroll
Where fields are urban
Not for me the s5
Hat a la turban.
Selma Times.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
NOTHING TO SHOW.

TO I1l4NO u OIIO
ANY way, have a clean record said
the candidate on the stump.
you bet you have!' shouted an old
eodger in the rear. Its a blankli
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

He is very man per Sc, and stands
alone. -Troilus and Cressfda.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
A GAY LIFE.

where's Papa Crawfish gomez"
Down to see a mussel dance. / under
stand it's very naughty"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
THE WRESTLING WAY.

THE WRESTLING WAY.
when everything is going wrong,
Said Ebenezer Thistle,
perhaps you can not sing song,
But purse your lips and whistle.
And il you'll think, and think right hard,
Before the tune is ended,
Maybe you'll draw a winning card
And see your troubles mendedl"
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15

AFRAID TO LOOK At HIMSELF.
why doesn't Quilp have a mirror in
his room?'
Il suspect it's because he's a coward"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
A GOOD SUGGESTION.

AT THE PROBLEM PLAY.
Although she made us all believe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
Selma Times.
NO BITES

NO BITES.
Fishing for BRINE
Thought 1 was. Guess I'm fishing for
fun now" 5ss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-15
A SEVERE TEST.

And all misfortunes grim array
That comes and turns the gold to grayl
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
SENATOR P.J. M'CUMBER
CAPITAL CITY VISITOR
is FEELING VERY MUCH iMPROV.
Ed IN HEALTH SINCE LAST
VISIT.
Appreciates Result Of Primary Efec-
tion-Anxious to Return to Wash.
ington for Reassemblage.

United States Senator Porter j.
McCumber is spending few days in
the Capital City, having arrived in
Bismarck on Thursday. In an inter-
view with representative of the
Tribune. the senator said:
II feel that should be here at the
time Of the joint caucus of the re-
publican members of the house and
the senate, in order to show my APP
probation of the result Of the pr-
mary election as well as of the prob
able ratification Of that result by the
state legislature.
Il am anxious to get back to Wash.
ingtOn in time to be present when
congress reassembles on January 5.
after its recess. The actual grind
of work will commence at that time.
Most of the bills have now been sub
mitted and the various committees
have been busy during the holidays
and will be ready to report as soon
as congress convenes again"
The senator is looking we'll and is
very much improved in health since
his visit to Bismarck last summer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30

The advance guard of the state
LEGISLATORS is assembling in the Cap
ital City and it is expected that the
majority of the solons will be here
before the end of the week. The
principal question concerns the organ.
ilation of the house, whether or not
the insurgents will be in control. the
race for the speakership is also
leading subject of discussion.
Capt. J. NJ. Hanley in an interview
Thursday night, said: Il am very
much encouraged over the outlook
However, there are only few men,
bers here as ye' so it is still hard to
tell just how they will line up"
O. J. Sorlie was emphatic in his
statement that the insurgents Will
organize the house. LAS fas as the
speakership is concerned, that is left
with the majority of the insurgents"
he said. insurgency is so strong.
nothing else would satisfy the people
but insurgent control. 1t will be the
endeavor of the members to carry
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
1t is never too cold to get ice cream
at Richhot's.
a Cautious Scot.

Stonehaven lies to the south Of .Abrr
deem. The London train hal drawn
up at Stonehaven on account ot Il
slight mislap a mile or two ahead, and
Andra, the old porter, had got into
conversation with a Salvation Army
officer, who had popped his head out
of the compartment to ask the reason
for the delay. AYE. ave. unused An
dra after giving the desired informa-
ton. "yc'll he for Aberdeen. I'm
thinkin'?" YES. my man." was the
reply; I'm bound for Aberdeen. a
very wicked place, I'm told" "What
MIGHT We be goin' to dae there. sir, If
it's as bad as a thut?" asked Andra.
rather amused at the visitors words
"Ah," was the pious answer, "rln 60
ing to drive the devil out of Aber-
deem" Like lightning came from the
old porter the pawky reply, "See an
drive him north. chicl; haul him well
to the northw
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
DATE OF M'KINLEY'S
BIRTH is NOW IN DOUBT
Was II Jan. 20, 1843, or Fob. rs, 1874
Histories Give Both.

When was President Mckinley born !!
Recent as is the administration Of VIII
liam Mckinley, the date Of his birth
and his age at death are already sub.
jccts Of dispute. In all the years Mr..
Mckinley was Il member Of the house
Of representatives the Congressional
Directory, containing sketch which
he was presumed to have prepared
himself, gave the date Of his birth as
Feb. 20, 1874.
When lie became president the same
Congressional directory set forth the
date Of Mr.. McKinley's birth as Jan.
20, 1913, difference Of a year and
twenty eight days.
Representative Burke of Pennsyl.
vania, who has been invited to deliver
an address on President Mckinley on
the anniversary Of his birth, does not
know If he should speak on Jan. 20 or
Feb. &c. He has consulted Congress
sional Directories for the Forty-t1fth.
Forty.sixth. Forty-scven, Forty-ninth,
Fiftieth and Fifty-tirst congresses, and
In each instance the date Of Mr.. Nc,
Kinley's birth is given as Feb. 20, 1874.
Consulting the directory Of 1897, how
ever, Mr.. Burke finds the presidents
birth recorded as on Jan. 20, 1S43, the
date which has been celebrated since
the death Of the murtyred president as
Mckinley day or carnation day.
How these conflicting statements
could have escaped detection In all the
years that William Mckinley was n
national figure is inexplicable, but 1t
now remains for the historical experts
to unravel this surprising and mysteri.
GUS conflict Of dates.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30

out the republican state platform IN
nearly every detail
Frank f. Ployhar had little to say
at the present time. 1T is a little
early to judge row the speakershlp
will 20. Personally, feel that have
as good a chance as anyone. real
ly believe that the insurgents VIII
organize the house"
W. J. Price of Fargo, another can
didate for the speakership, was an
arrival in the city Thursday evening
on No. but was not seen by a re-
porter for an interview.
Among the members of the upper
house who have already reached the
capital is Hon. Jupdson La Moure OF
fembina, who has been in the senate
since statehood Other senators to
arrive we're Hon. J. Il. Stevens OF
Northw God, Grand Forks county;
Hon. G. L. Elken of Mayville. Trail
county; Hon. John Wallin OF Minot.
Ward county, and Hon. Frank Tai
colt of Buffalo, Cass county.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
PRICE Confident Of
WINNING The fight
SAY SHE WILL HAVE ENOUGH
VOTES AND THAT is ALL
THAT is NECESSARY.
Will Not Establish Headquarters but
is Simply on the Ground and Work.
ing for Speakershp.

VIM. Price, one of the insurgent
candidates for speaker Of the house.
at the coming session of the legis-
lature, was an arrival in the city on
No. 5 last evening. When seen by
Tribune reporter he was enthusiasts
tic mood as far as his chances for
election we're concerned.
He stated that he had favorable re-
ports not only from the eastern part
OF the state, but from other sections
as well, and was as confident as 1t
is we'll possible for a man to be be-
fore the votes are cast, that he will
be the next speaker Of the house OF
representatives in the state Of North
Dakota.
When asked about the call for the
caucus Mr.. Price said:
There will not be a thing In the
call for the caucus that a republican
cannot place his name to. or course
there is no use saying there are no
factions in the republican party as
we have a condition and not a theory
confronting us. There is every
chance for a harmonious session OF
the legislature = the members can
get together on real progressive re-
publican basis, and at the present
time every thing is progressive and
the republican party should be the
same. If am elected speaker l can
assure the people of the state that
the business of the house will be con-
Quoted in a manner that will be best
for the state at large and politics
will not enter into the conduct Of the
business. ] have not established
Headquarters but am simply on the
ground and working for Billy Price
rs speaker of the next house of rep
resentatives.'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
TEACH FARMERS DAUGHTERS
Netherlands to Have Schools Of House.
wifery and Farm Labor

Netherlands to Have Schools Of House.
wifery and Farm Labor.
According to an Amsterdam news
paper, the government Of the Neither
lands purposes to establish schools III
different parts Of the kingdom to in
struct farmers daughters in the du.
ties Of housewifery and as workers on
farms. Such instruction has hitherto
been given in the courses Of various
institutions throughout the country,
but never in schools specially devoted
thereto
At the outset summer schools Will
be started, teaching the more essential
elements Of the housewives duties.
Later the courses Of instruction will
be broadened with the natural growth
Of the schools. The design of these
schools will be to give such practical
instruction as will combat the danger
Of inspiring farmers daughters with
ambitions outside of farm life. Con-
sistent with this design the schools
and pupils will be kept in rural sur
roundings as far as possible.
The courses contemplated In these
schools are nature study. zoology.
botany, cooking, Wishing. ironing.
sewing, household duties generally,
household administration, nourishing
foods, etc. 1t is proposed that as ill.,
terest in the schools increases still
more comprehensive lines Of instruc-
ton will be gradually introduced In
the various provinces of the kingdom.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
LIBRARY BOOKS MUST Be
RETURNED IMMEDIATELY
FINES WILL BE ASSESSED ON
ALL VOLUMES IN ClRcULA-
TON.
TON.
On Jan. I the State Library Commits
sion Will Enforce the Regulation Of
Fine Of One Cent Per Day.

The state library commission is de-
sirous that every one who has any
of it's books out in circulation return
the same to the commission before
the end of the week. There is regu-
lation of the commission which pro-
vides that a fine of one cent per day
be assessed against all books which
are kept longer than two weeks un'
less the secretary of the commission
grants a further period of a fort
night.
This rule will be strictly enforced
after January l, and for this reason
all outstanding volumes should be
returned at the. earliest possible mo-
ment,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
GOETHE ON HAMLET.
The Great German Poets Analysis Of
"ths Melancholy Dane."

Figure to yourself this youth. this
son Of princes; conceive him wildly,
bring his state before your eyes and
then observe him when he learns that
his fathers spirit walks. Stand be-
fore him in the terror of the night
when the venerable spirit appears
over him. A horrid shudder passes
over him; he speaks to the mysterious
form; he sees it beckon to him; he fol-
lows it and hears. The fearful accu'
sation Of his uncle rings in his ears.
the summons to revenge and the pierre
ing oft repeated prayer. "Remember
me!'
And when the ghost has vanished
who is it that stands before us? A
young hero painting for vengeance?
No! Trouble and establishment take
hold of the solitary young man. He
grows bitter against smiling villains,
swears that he will not forget the
spirit and concludes with the signifi-
cant ejaculation:
The time is out of joint o cursed Spite
That ever was born to set it right!
In these words, I imagine, will be
found the key to Hamlet's whole pro-
cedure. To me it Is clear that Shake
speare meant in the present case to
represent the effects Of great ac-
ton laid upon the soul unfit for the
performance of it. In this view the
whole piece seems to be composed.
There is an oak tree planted in cost
" jar which should have borne only
pleasant flowers in its bosom: the
roots expand. the jar is shivered. -
From "Wilhelm Meister.''
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
SACKING A 7HEATER.
TribuIations Of the Drama In New
Work In 1865


Here is an account Of the sucking OF
a tlleatcr in New York from the Ga
zette of May ). l7GJ:
1.-The play advertised to be acted last
Monday evening having given offense
to Sunhry and divers inhabitants OF
this city. who thought it highly I'M
proper that such entertainments should
be exhibited ut this time Of public dis
tress, when great numbers Of poor peO-
pie can scarce find means Of subsist-
ence, whereby many persons might be
tempted to neglect their business and
s1uander that money which is neces-
sary to the payment of their debts and
the support Of their families, rumor
was spread about the town that If the
play went on the audience would meet
with some disturbance from the multi
tude.
"rhis prevented the greatest part OF
those who intended to have been there
from going. However. many people
came. and the play was begun, but
soon interrupted by the multitude. who
burst open the doors and entered with
noise and tumult. The audience es-
capped in the best manner they could.
Many lost their hats and other articles
Of raiment A boy had his skull frac-
tured and was yesterday trcpanned.
Death Is his. Several others were
sorely set upon and injured. But we
hea r(l of no lives lost The multitude
Immediately demolished the house. car
ried the pieces to the common. where
they consumed them in bonfire"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
Not a ChaneOl

A man told another man few days
ago how he had been buttoning his
wife's dress for five years and finally.
In order to even the account, he had
a shirt made to order with sixty-tive
buttons down the back.
Ibid you make her button IT,"
eagerly inquired the second party.
with glad smile.
II tried to and fell down like slip
ping on a banana skin," replied the
first party "She promptly told me to
button the top button and let the 9th
ers slide. explaining that they would
not show when had put on my coat"
Chicago Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
Steel and Iron.

Reaumur discovered the direct proc
ess of making steel in 1872, or there.
abouts, by immersing malleab BILE iron
in q bath of cast iron. A steel manu-.
factory is said to have been set up by
BENJAMIN Huntsman near Sheffield in
174O. 1t was about 1900, however, be-
fore steel fairly became the fashion
The greatest boost to the trade came
from Bessemer in 1850.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
{pN0IQS ~ FAaNz sLn0 A0Sz

Leipzig. Germany, Dec 29.-Lieuten-
ant Vivian H. Brandon of the royal
navy of Great Britain, who has been
sentenced to four years Imprisonment
in German fortress for spying on
German forts, is brother-n-law of Sir
William Bull, NJ P, and a grandson
of Lord Ashtown Captain Bernard
Frederick Trench of the British marine
infantry. who was found guilty of es-
pionagc at the same time. also received
a sentence of four years Imprisonment.
CAPITA lre:,,l belongs to dislin-
guishcd Irish family. When the two Of
6cers we're apprehendcd they were TAX
ing 1ashlight pictures of the fortifca-
tons at Borkrm. They had also Sc
cared PHOTO rr4Ehs of the defenses in
course Of construction near the entrance
of Jade bay in the North sea. When
taken into custody both men frankly adj
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-30
ha Got His Answer.

"They who ask unpleasant ques-
tions." said senator. mustn't be sur
prised if they get unpleasant answers.
Yes, the interrogatory politician too Of
ten finds himself in the buots of GObsa
Code.
"The aged Gobsa Gold: was quarrel
ing furiousIy with his young and beau
tiful wife.
"'Didn't you marry me for my mon-
ey" he yelled.
"Mrs. Gobsa Code tossed her head.
eyes, Of course did, she said
and if you weren't so stingy with It
we'd never have cross word ~
Washington Post.