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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Some Radical LecisIatjon.

Jackson, Miss, January 20.-(special.) J. The Potter county depository bill passed the senate today with votes to spare. It abolishes the office of county treas urer which is costing the state $75, 900 per annum. and lets the money 10 banks at the best interest obtainable MT. Rus sell of Lafayette introduced bill for the suppression of Greek letter and other se- cret fraternities at the 5tate univer- sity. This means one of the warmcst fights of the session, as there are many fraternity men in both houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
FAMOUS BACHELORS.
From the Detroit Journal.

From the Detroit Journal.
 Among the illustrious men who passed through life in single blessedness may be mentioned Sir Isaac Newton. Thomas Hobbs, author of "The Leviathan'' Adam Smith, the father of political econ- omy; Chamfort, the greatest of French takers Cassendi, Calico. Descartes, spinoza, Locke. Kant, Bishop Butler, the author of Analogy" Bayle, Leibnitz. Hume Gibbon. Macaulay, Buckler, Pitt, Charles James Fox, Leonardo da vinci, Raphael. Michael Angelo. Sir Joshua Reynolds, the artsit Turner, Handel, Bee thoven, schopenhauer. Rossini Mendels- sohn and Meyerbeer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
A FUNERAL BELLE.

Here is a good story from the Kansas City Star:
 Eugene Higgins was taking tea on a warm January afternoon on the sum- drenched terrace of the Hotel Royal at Nice. This bright, hot sunshine; that sparkling sea, these palms and flowers all tend to make me gay" MT. Higgins said. yet, fresh from the loss of my beautiful yacht, my gayety seems to my self as ill-timed as the gayety of T. Willie Pitcoe. T. Willie Pitcoe's wife had died and Dolores Doledum, the bosom friend of the dead woman, had asked the after noon off to attend the funeral On Dolores Doledums return from the funeral her mistress said to her with gentle sym- pathy: And did you get on all right at the obsequies, DoloresT Indeed, a'am, had an elegant time Dolores answered I sat in a fine cab with the corpses husband, and he squeezed my hand all the way to the cemetery and back, and he told me, said he, Dolores, there's no doubt about it; you're the belle of the funeral" 3"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Athletic Club orqanIzed.

Sheffield. January )-Tns Sheffield Athletic club was organized last night with 15 charter members and com fortable quarters have been secured over Speilberger's store. The following of- ficers were elected: James Mccoy, pres ident; Thomas Sanford, vice president; W. E. Mcclure, secretary; Herbert Rutland. treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

printer of his acquaintance to stab a copy chopper. Mark Twain, in his palmy days, had similar tales to tell.
 But enough of that. The roller towel is done for. Printers now mop their brows with asceptic gauge; even lawyers fear bacteria. In a few years, perhaps. the roller towel will be a rare thing, curi- ous antique, to be gaped at by loafers and honeymooners in museums. People will speak of 1t as they speak today of the rabbit foot. camomfie tea, the pulse warmer. medicated lingerie, the hair cloth sofa, populism and all the other dear things that were. but are not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

ing, 25 separate apparatuses, each of the most delicate and sensitive construction. Even this working model represents cost of es75, or approximately e15 per cell. To reproduce the head and shoul- ders of a person I have calculated that an apparatus of at least 4ooo cells. costing Rec.0o0. would be necessary, while to re- produce a scene or an event requiring the background of . landscape would necessi- tate not less than 10000 cells, or a mechan- ism costing a15o, 900.
 These enormous figures will make plain that have not in mind that teIe- vision shall be possible for every person who has telephone. What think of is system of great central tclevision ex- changes, say in London. Paris, Berlin Vienna. St. Petersburg. Brussels, Stock holm. Constantinople, Madrid, Rome and other great centers. These would be linked up with ono another, and any body desiring to avail himself of television service would go to one of them just as he now goes to a telegraph office when he wants to hand in dispatch.
 "A father, remote from the scene, might be enabled to see a newborn child. A death-bed scene, last look at some dy- ing dear one, would even be within the range of possibilities. And I can think of no scientifically insurmountable req son why the admiralty in Berlin. let us say, might not be able to watch the Ger man armada at battle in the North Sea, or be in eye communication with the crews of military airships. It would all be, ss have pointed out. a question of money-that is a sufficiently powerful ap- paratus."
 Herr Runner, who is only 31 years old, and looks younger. evolved the idea of seeing by wire through his work with selenium. Since his graduation from the great technical colleges of Charlotten- burg and Giessen, 12 years ago, he has been practical engineer with laboratories and . factory of his own. The immediate incentive to the discovery of television was Hcrr Runners successful expert ment with "photographing sound"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Panama sIII FavorabIy Reported.

Washington, January 20.-Agreemenr to report favofably the Mann Panama canal bill. recently passed by the House, was reported by the Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals. Chairman Flint ex- pects to obtain early consideration for the measure in the Senate. The bill places the government of the canal zone in the hands of a director general ap- pointed by the Presiednt and abolishes the canal commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Rad Storm at Sea.

Charleston, January 2o.-Captain Cor don of the British steamer Parsiana, which reached port here today from ldv- erpool reports the worst storm In his experience at sea ever encountered Jan uary 8. The Parsiana was badly beaten up by the hurricane, the engineers quar- ters, the messroom and part of the decks being demolished. Assistant En- gineers Parran and Tienan were severely injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Southern Spots Still Hiob,

Savannah, Ga, January 20.-Savannah brokers received reports today that southern mills were buying heavily of cotton future contracts in New York and would demand deliveries A consider able amount was said to be for January delivery By this means the mills are enabled to take advantage of the lower prices of futures, spot cotton in the southern markets having failed to de- cline to anything like a corresponding degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Suit AqaInst Yerkes Estate

New York, January 2o.-A settlement has been finally reached in the distribu- ton of the estate of the late Charles T. Yerkes. which has been involved in suit brought by the Underground Elec- tric Railway company of London. By its terms MT. Yerkes will get 2.D per cent of the net amount received from the sale of the real estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Suino For Divorce.

Youngstown O., January 2o.-Mrs Elm ma Miller, wife of the multi-millionaire Gen. Charles Miller, of Franklin, Pa. who has sued for divorce, left here at noon today on Pennsylvania train for Alliance, O., accompanied by her daugh- ter and two detectives. Six detectives in the employ of General Miller left on the same train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

on statewide prohibition in November. The submission bill was adopted year before last, and It was thought then that the prohibition proposition would win at the polls. But not so now. Sentiment has changed in Florida, ana the people will vote no"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
The Risque Plays

."rhe decadence of delicacy in certain phases of social life may in part be ac- counted for by the rush to see porno- graphic plays" said man of family.
 q remember when 1t was considered almost a social crime to see the Black Crook and not infrequently in some cities members of the church were dis ciplined or deprived of membership for attending such shows. If we permit our daughters and wives to visit such ols- gusting exhibitions of the seamy side or life as portrayed on the stage by one company here at the Jefferson, how can we expect the rose to keep its purity when 1t loses the sense of blushing at vice in it's brazen garb and most de- basing aspects? It Is bad enough for men, but when the womanhood Of the south loses the refinement and delicacy so long its striking characteristics, right then we begin rapidly to degenerate and decay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The weather prophet who predicted an uncommon1y severe winter for Bir- mingham will probably miss it. Thus far we have had very little freezing weather It will not do to say too much, however, for it was in Febru- ary. 1899, that the thermometer here registered far below zero: and even New Orleans was sheet of ice on Mardi Gras day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 Infatuaton flies highest; affection longest.
 Poets teach you how to aspire after great things without ever being able to do them.
 If you want to know what philosophy isn't worth try to finance your household expenses on it.
 Drinking and smoking take a lot of money that a man would spend just as foolishly so1ne othag way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The payment of poll tax is now in order and the privilege will soon be a thing of the past Receipts this year have not been in evidence as much as they should. This will be lively year in politics and every man in Jefferson county should qualify himself so that he may exercise the right of suffrage. The money goes to the schools and it is good investment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Mrs. 1elmonts Itinerary.

New York, January a.-Mrs. O. Fl. F. Belmont has decided to stump the stage for woman suffrage. The itinerary will include the large cities and towns like Binghamton, Syracuse, Elmira and Buff falo and will begin next week. Mrs. Belmont will be accompanied by the Rev. Anna Shaw, the national president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

law who are so diligent in rounding up negro craps games in out-of-the-way places cannot arrest the hourly viola tions of the speed law here in the most frequented streets and business thorough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
RaIIroad Rates Cut Down.

Washington, January 2o.-on less than car load shipments of boots and shoes from Boston and New York by the rail and water route to Atlanta the interstats commerce commission today decided that the rate of a.o5 per hundred was ex- cessiye and ordered that 1t be made 95 cents a hundred, beginning April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE BALLAD.

THE BALLAD. I like to hear a love song That makes the tear-drops start About an unsuspecting swain Who got the marble heart And ever after wore a look Of unabated woe, And won a lot of sympathy Wherever he did go. I like to hear a love song About a lilly maid" Who just adored an officers Brass buttons and gold braid; A dauntless chap who lost his life In some terrific war, And ever after on her heart The maiden bore scar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
chzroed With Murder of Husband

Reno, New, January 20.-The trial of Mrs. May Talbot the former concert and opera singer who was arrested De- tober 2S on a charge or murdering her husband. Albert E. Talbott. began today. Self-defense and temporary insanity will be the plea of Mrs. Talbott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Gets 25 Years.

Son Coleman, negro, was convicted in the first division of the criminal court yesterday and sentenced to % years for highway robbery. He was charged with holding up an Italian some time ago and robbing him of 30 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

This modern movement to prolong the average of human life should be encouraged; but coming generations only will derive much benefit. In 2000 A. D. it may be tbat folks will begin to aspire even to Methusalah's age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
New Editor of Century.

New York, January 2o.-Robert Under wood Johnson was appointed editor of the Century Magazine today in place of the late Richard watson Glider MT. John son had been assistant editor of the maSazino since 1881
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
westInqhouse Takes Vacation.

New York, January 20-George West inghouse, president of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company, has been voted six months leave Of absence by the directors Westinghouse will spend considerable of his time abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Aoed Widow Murdered.

Rockford, H., January D.-Mrs. Mary E. Mcintosh, an aged widow, who lived as a rscluse, was found murdered in her home here today. Discovery or the crime was made by milkman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
pamaaina Floods In France.

Paris, January 20.-The floods In the east and in the central part of France, following an exceptional fall of rain, arc the most disastrous experienced since 1SS2 Many villages are submerged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
nemand. Turned Down.

New York, January 2o.-The New York Central railroad today announced that it had refused the recent demand of It's conductors and trainmen for increased wages, but had suggested a conference on tho subject of wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Some plays are bright and clean
 and some are even sermons, but "The
 Girl From Rector's" was simply horrid, and everybody said so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

A Georgia legislator has referred to his colleagues as a set of jackasses. However, Georgia by no means has a monopoly of legislators among whom long ears predonainate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The Christy domestic tangle leaped into such notoriety that the little af- fair of Frank Gould and the dancer has almost been forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The counties are falling in line for early primaries. If the democratic state committee do as the people de- mand, it will decide in favor of a pri- mary earlier than July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Miss Marjorie Gould is to be con- graduated on having chosen an Ameri- can for husband, even if he did have the misfortune to be born rich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

A New Jersey man has joined the
 church at the age of 99 years. No doubt he feels like the man who said, Well, I've seen everything, anyhow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
A CHALLENGE.

You scientists, who like to put Your knowledge in a book, ask you, have you ever seen
 A hookworm that would hook?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Because men are learning to fly these days is no reason why the cost of living should be showed up higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Atlanta never did herself as proud as the Magic City is doing with the $200 900 fund for Y. NJ. c. A. building. It seems that everybody wants to hear the big clock tick right along and the hands are being pushed around by general approval of things worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Several Persona Injured.

Benton Harbor, Mich, January 20.-Sev- eral persons were injured when a por- tion of the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph Gas company's plant gave way here to- day. The damage is estimated at $50 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The more hair woman has on her head these days the less brains she is apt to have inside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

A Philadelphia man is said to have refused $21,000 for a hen. And Phil adelphia hen Is not apt to be such a hustler either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Maybe college girls who used to speak of Howard Chandler Christy as such a dearl" will now revise their opinion downward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

It will be a great relief when Jeffries and Johnson finally get together and one or the other gets what's coming to him. Locking forward to big fight is quite a nervous strain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Mississippi's body polite Is being well schooled in patience. The sena- torial deadlock is likely to continue for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The winter is slipping by. The days are growing longer and the ground hog Is headed this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
AN ARTIST.

''Dirks seems to have quite way about him."
 Quite a way7 Well, should sayi Why, that fellow can borrow money from you and leave you laughing when he says goodbyei"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
INDIsCREET.

'I understand splasher held pretty model in his arms and called her his baby doll |"
 And the story got out?'''
 Yes; 1t seems she was one of those talking dolls"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Paulhan has made all the other avia- tors at Los Angeles look like lame ducks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Close-locKed, there IS a door; The key is lost: behind 1t lies The Land of Nevermore.
 DO IT NOwf Who ashes strews upon his walk Where slippery snow has swirled, Will find them not upon his path When in the other world
 New York Sun. We have no snow in Dixie land, But on that other shore A golden crown awaits the man Who always shuts the door.
 Birmingham Age-Herald. And somewhere in the under world A fires built-'tis true To roast that guy who asks you, 'Is It cold enough for you?''
 Philadelphia Telegraph Likewise, a halo bright awaits The chap who's too well bred To laugh when hunks of snow slide off The roof upon your head!
 Cincinnati Times-Star Likewise a halo bright awaits The chap who ne'er takes your time To tell you just how cold it was Way back in forty-nine.
 St. Louis Times.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
The Military Tournament.

..I should like to see real encourage ment given to the military boys when they have their indoor tournament next month." said a well-known citizen. Tt is not often that the militia calls upon the public to assist 1t in a material way ana from present indications the tournament will offer full value for whatever admis- sion may be charged. The proceeds from the tournament are to be devoted to the fund for an appropriate armory for the local militia and I am sure that such an institution Is badly needed.
 "In times of peace and quiet the gen. eral public is not accustomed to pay much attention to the militia, but those Of us who have seen squally times know that when trouble comes the military boys are the ones who bear the brunt Of the trouble They are the ones who go to the scenes of trouble and 1eopardize their lives for the peace and security Of the community. They should be offered gen. uine encouragement in their effort next month";
 HandIcapping Good Roads Movement.
 Many automobile owners are handi- capping the good roads movement here in Jefferson county by their reckless speed ing not only In the country, but Tn the city" said a man who has had two very narrow escapes from serious injury by careless chaufeurs.
 "Of all persons who should be most in- terested in the matter of good roads and who should use every means to popular ize the latest move to issue bonds to build good roads here in Jefferson county the owners of automobiles are first and the farmers next Therefore, the owners Of automobiles should see that the law as to speed is not recl5lessly and hagrantly vio- lated on the highways. If the country people are made to understand that they will have the cooperation of automobil- ists in seeing that the law is respected they will vote the bond issue. And don't see why the officers or the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Zelaya is thinking of going to Bel gium. Will Belgium erect a triumphal arch?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
EXHIBIT A.

Charles W. Morse, banker; present ad- dress, penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga.
 EXHIRIT R
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

John R. Walsh. banker; present ad- dress. penitentiary. Fort Leavenworth, Kan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
NOBODY

Who would have. thought. Six months ago. Wed see the fall Of .sUncie Joer?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
NOT TO BE oPENE1

So fate decrees; in every life, Close-locked, there is a door; The key is lost: behind 1t lies The Land of Nevermore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
WHY AND WHAT?

WHY AND WHAT? Why is Chicago IlI?-Boston Transcript. Why does Boston Mass? What does Natchez Miss?--Syracuss Post-Standsrd. Or Tenna Seef Or Spokane Wash7 Or Clev1and O?-Los Angeles Express But you all want Most. Louis Times Even a Turk praises Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
SUCH A STATE!

SUCH A STATE! Water. water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink; That's how 1t Is in old Kentuck, Jokesmiths would have you think!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

WE'LL EARNED REST. Here lies all that is mortal of poor Tewksley. There is something patheticai- ly appropriate in those words on his tomb, At Rest'' ' You know some incidents of his life, thenT'
 ''Yes. Tewksley lived in a suburban town and for 20 years he sprinted every morning to catch the 7:3o train for the city"
 VERY DI5CoURAGING
 His love hared high,
 Then low 1t fiickered;
 When he proposed
 The maiden snickered.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-09-03

We regret to learn that John T. Nichols is quite sick today.
 Rev. W. c. Hilliard, left this morning for Hope, where he will preach tomorrow.
 Miss Dillard, of Plain Dealing. La, is visiting friends in the vi cinity of Prescott.
 We regret to learn of the ill- ness of Carl Vickers and trust he will soon be out again.
 Paul Giles, who who has been spending few days visiting his friend, Saxon Began, returned today to his home in Texarkana.
 Miss Leona Stone entertained twenty-five girl friends at hearts yesterday, in hcnor of Miss Jane Odom, who will be married on September p to Mr. Cunning. ham of Dallas, Tex. The draw. ing rooms were beautifully ar ranged, in the dining room many novel suggestions of the happy event were evident and caused much merriment. The bride-to. be was presented with "The Brides Cook Book" as a souve- mir of the occasion, At hearts the prizes were won by Misses May and Ruth Niemeyer and Elizabeth Hoeltzel. At the con. clusion of the game'of hearts one round of "Old Maid" was substi- tuted, after which delicious course luncheon was served - Little Rock Gazette.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-09-03
A:rship Coming 10 Prescott

Next Friday the people of Prescott will have chance to see an Airship as the Bobby Foun, tain Shows have one on exhibi. tion this year.
 The Show will give both an aft ernoon and night performance here on that day, but will not
The Prescott daily news., 1910-09-03

Miss Audrey Barham is visit ing in Boughton.
 Charlie Jones, of Stamps, who has been spending a few days here, returned to his work this morning.
 Miss Jessie Potter, of Rosston, has accepted a position in the millinery store of Mrs. M. M. Teal for the season.
 Dr. A. $. Buchanan is making preparations to erect residence on the vacant lot on the corner of East Fourth and Elm streets fac ing the home occupied by M. M. Teal.
 The.many friends of Mrs. Jane Manning, mother of W. c. Man hing will regret to learn of her death, which occurred last night at her home near Bluff Springs.
 Rev. J. NJ. Alexander will preach his farewell sermon at the Presbyterian Church U. s. A., in this city tomorrow at II a. m. There will be no services at night. MT. Alexander has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Pres byterian church at Doniphan, Mo-, to which place he and his family will shortly remove. - Star of Hope.