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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 4 s a small boy Tip heard an old
 "A gentleman, upward of 100, tell A about seeing Daniel Boone, and about some of his mighty doing when this old gentleman himself was small boy. He said that Boone was very large man, something over six feet, deep chested. very heavy shouldered but was small in the belly, with long, thin, strong legs, large, hard hands and feet, and iron gray hair and hazel eyes, very large and with sights always opening and shut ting. working actively like the nervous pupil of-the eye of game rooster. Boone was passing through from trip out west and had with him only his hatchet, hunt ing knife and rifle, and was without dogs or companions. He had on only coon skin cap, buckskin hunting shirt down to his knees, high-laced- cowskin moccasins and no pants or underclothes. His rifle was as tall as Boone himself, and very heavy, with long, thin, white hickory ramrod. This old man had been hunter all his life ,and said the rife was the big gest and heaviest he had ever seen.
 The great thing was to see Boone shoot. Boone, without taking a rest, hit spot every time as big as a mans hat at 200 yards, aiming very slowly and deliber- ately, for that was long before the days of cartridges and quick snap-shooting. Boone at 40 or 50 yards ''barked'' two squirrels, then an unheard-of marvel, though common enough now. He hit the bark of the tree right under where the squirrel was sitting crouching, and when the rifle said ''pop" MT. squirrel was blown up into the air five or six feet, and picked up stone dead without so much as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
ENGLISH AS PRONOUNCED From the New York World.

Y Tohi tue NEW IOfk WOrlQ.
 Ten professional men. including doctors, lawyers teacher and a preacher, took part in a pronouncing match in a New York hall of the Young Mems Christian association Saturday evening. Twenty one words were written on the black board. The best man in the ten pro- nounced twelve words right, according to accepted authority. The average num- Der of errors was eleven. Such are the perils and uncertainties of that which We are pleased to call our mother tongue.
 Only one man in the Young Men s Christian association ten pronounced Ina rass' with the accent on the first sylla- ble. He admitted that he was perhaps right by accident. The nine-to-one ar- gument of educated usage indicated here has not prevailed with the dictionary makers. It may catch up yet. There is the hopeful instance of "squalor'> and
 'squald." Of these two words the lat ter is arbitrarily "squaw-lid," as .pro- nounced, while in the former the loEicaE 'squaw-lor' of earlier years.
 After all. the hormanizing of English pronunciations is matter of some im- portance in comparison with the sim plifying of spelling.
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father gave him 20 acres of land 4O
 years ago. and he has never wanted any
 more land From the outset he grew home
 products. He secures good living on 90 acres devoted to home products, and the cotton on 90 acres is always not mere- ly surplus, but a superfuous, crop. He makes over a bale to the acre, and 1t is needless to say he uses a three-horse blow. He is now 65 years old and has a fat bank account. He is ''well-dxed," to use the words of his neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
From Answers.

From Answers.
 "HE desperate encounter between
 an armour-protected hooligan
 1 and the police of Paris has brought into notoriety the Apaches.
 This man had vowed vengeance on the police and had protected his arms with spiked guards, made of leather and nails, and rendered invisible by a short cape he was wearing. He had armed himself with loaded re- volver and a knife as sharp as razor. He killed one policeman and wounded three others. The policemen vainly sought to clutch him. but shrieked with pain when their hands were torn by the spikes.
 There is no criminal so dreaded in Paris as the one who belongs to the Apaches. These men have but one aim in life, and that is to kill wantonly. It is nothing to them who the victim may be- or however innocent They are infinitely worse than the worst red Indian of the past and they are as proud of the number of lives they have taken as the actual Apaches were of the scalps.
 These men usually do tn cir dastard- ly work at night time and they have fixed haunts but are to be found ev anywhere in Paris. The result is that it is unsafe for any individual to stroll the streets of Paris at night, as the Apaches kill simply to boast of the crime to tn cir fellows
 They place no value upon any life, heir own or the victims, but boast openly of the murders committed Woe to the Englishman or American who happens to stroll out alone at night, for these men will track him to the death.
 Every month their crimes become of more horrible type. They will not face a man openly, if possible. but pre- fer to creep on him from behind. They never ask for money, as their mot to is: Kill first and then rob-"
 The name Les Apaches" was first given to these vile street criminals by a French journalist This descrip- tive cognomen was eagerly seized upon
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Regarding Realty

Tn view of Birmingham's assured fu- ture. this city should be especially invit- ing for real estate investment" said R. M. Smollet of Chicago.
 T have no pecuniary interest here, but it is safe to say that money invested in realty almost anywhere in or around Birmingham would prove profitable. It has been that way in Chicago, and will be that way in this city. There is hardl, foot of ground here that will not bring double as much, or more than double, five years hence than it's market value today. own considerable property in Chicago, all bought within the past four years, and could close it all out now at a net profit of 1u0 per cent''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 The inspiration of personal reform is large pain.
 Either you aren't able to own the roof over your head or 1t leaks.
 If a man is born without any poor relations. he doesn't know any better than to go and marry some.
 The first time man rows boat across a creek he gets large conviction he s a natural born yachtsman.
 man brags about how fast he can shave when he has to catch train, but forgets to tell how he cuts himself and planes his wife for It.
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ON READING cHAPMAN,s HOMER

By keats. Much have I travelled in the realms of
 gold, And many goodly states and kingdoms
 seen; Round many western islands have
 been, Which bands in fealty to Apollo hold. Oft of one wide expanse had I beer
 told, That deep-browed Homer ruled as his
 demesne, Yet did-I never breathe it's pure serena Till l heard Chapman speak out louo
 and bold. Then felt l like some watcher of tn,
 skies A. - When new planet swims into his
 ken Or like stout cortez when with eaalt
 eyes
 He stared at the Pacific, and all hil Lookeo at each other with wild sur
 mise,
 Silent upon peak in Darisn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
AGE-HERALD'S HOME

Columbia State: The Birmingham Age happy.
 Clanton Banner: The Birmingham, Age Herald is to be congratulated upon re- moving into it's elegant new building, which is a masterpiece of convenience for a newspaper office. Just to show what can be done, everything was moved into the new building without the slight est hitch, the paper coming out the same as usual-on time and without the loss of a single issue.
 Scottsboro Citizen: The Birmingham Age-Herald has moved into it's new per manent home on Fifth avenue. This sterling, progressive journal has done much to make the Magic City what it is today. and we heartily congratulate it on the new achievement.
 Florence Times: The Age-Herald has recently added to it's increasing prestige the luxury of moving into it's own new home, built for it especially, and equipped with all the wonderful modern appliances for printing a great daily. The Age Herald is growing in favor all the time, and is becoming a necessity to those who want to keep up with the progress of the times in politics, business, social life. While filling the local field in a splendid manner, it has gone far beyond that, and is now recognized as a factor in all things that affect the general in- terests of the state.
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Birmingham in May. will be one of the largest gatherings the order has had in years.
In Old Virginia

In Old Virginia
 'I think the Anti-Saloon leagues ef- fort in Virginia to secure a statewide prohibition law will fail," said citizen of Richmond, who is now visiting Bir- mingham. "The legislative bill providing for referendum to the people whenever petition signed by 25.OOO voters shall ask for an election, is now before the committee on privileges and elections and that committee has until next Wednesday to decide on how it will report. If there is an adverse report statewide prohibi- ton wilINhave to be abandoned.
 'The Anti-Saloon leaders have urged tho same reasons for statewide prohibit tion in Virginia that they have brought forward in many states. Among the rea- sons being, It will save our boys!' That phrase has been used oftener perhaps than any other.
 T have for a number of years abstained from whisky, and I drink very little wine or beer. If the whole country were un- der prohibition law it would not disturb me; but such drastic prohibition as the Anti-saloon league clamors for does not promote real temperance. In every so- called prohibition state the blind tiger traffic is extensive. Such laws as Ala bama has at present have made for hypocrisy among a certain class of pol- ticians and among certain class of uneious takers. Moreover, drastic pro- hibition is wrong in principle. Every right thinking man will advocate safe guarding the youth of the land; but beer and domestic wines are innocent drinks and because there has been a great deal of abuse of liquor is no reason why men and women who drink beer as a health tonic or little wine, should be made to abstain. Total abstinence Is a good thing-when voluntary; but drastic sump- tuary laws will never bring the right kind of resultsn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
THE FIRST CAMPAIGN cANARD


 New campaign lies of the typs so promiscuous in the recent amendment campaign are making their appear ance, and as usual the canards are di- rccted at the opponents of fanaticism and intolerance. The latest is the lie now being circulated largely in rural districts that Hon. Emmet O'Neal is a member of the Cath ollie church and therefore should not be elected governor.
 Before getting any further into the subject this statement should be branded as a deceptive and insidious attempt to appeal to a fast disappear. ing prejudice, and there is not word Of truth in it. Mir. O'Neal is and has been for many years member of the Presbyterian church. His father before him, Gov. Edward A. ONeal, was & member of a Protestant denom- nation with a large membership in Alabama.
 It is contrary to the American spirit of fairness and toleration to prosecute a man for his religious faith. Some of the ablest and most patriotic citi- zens of Alabama have been members of the Catholic church. Such a charge was brought against Capt. Frank F. O'Brien, the present Mayor of the city of Birmingham, when he was a candi- date for the office he now occupies He answered 1t most ably by saying When a mere boy in Montgomery presented myself for service under IL. O-. was not rejected becausel of my church affiliations. I was permitted to carry musket and fight for my state, even though I was Catholic D It is regretable that some of the jealous not to say fanatical followers of MT. O'Nears opponents should in- dustriously circulate a falsehood where | 1t is calculated to harm him< most. But little Is heard of such charge man is neither specially honored nor condemned because of his faith. But from remote rural districts where 1s is calculated the religious prejudice is strongest this campaign canard is cir culated. And according to reports 1t has been industriously circulated in crder to drive the farmers from their support of Mir. ONeal. It is unfor- lunate that even an allusion should have to be made to this campaign lie but judging the future by the imme- diate past in Alabama. the campaign will be rich in 'canards and It is prop CT that this should bel nailed at the very outset.
 In the amendment campaign the favorite method of the active amend ,nent workers in many places was tt circulate the report that the speaker who spoke against the amendment ir that community was drunk Drunk yes. sir, drunk. Didn't you notice 1t 9 It was the common experience of ar lanti-amendment speaker to Ind or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

 reaching a town that the report had been industriously circulated that the previous speaker against the amend ment had been so drunk that he had made spectacle of himself. And when the second anti-amendment n t speaker went away he was the victim of the same sort of campaign slan- der.
 As matter of fact, the percentage of total abstainers among the defender speakers was quite as large as that among the lay speakers for the amendment.
 The newest canard now is that MT. ONeal is a member of the Catholic church and the country voters are urged to abandon their support of al member of that church for the his office of governor. It is well enough. for the whole state to know that Mr. O'Neal is of the Presbyterian faith, and the voters of Alabama should re- sent this attempt to stir up and ap- peal to religious prejudice. We are living in the twentieth century; it is no time for an attempt to arraign de- nomination against denomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
Nte, Talks of Mallory Campaign

R. E. L. Mel, editor and publisher or The Selma Times, was in Birmingham last night en route to Oneonta in Blount county, accompanying Col. H. s. D. Nal lory, who will make his first speech in behalf of his candidacy for governor to- day at II o'clock. MT. Mel is chairman of the publicity committee of MT. Nal lory's campaign and is warm supporter and active worker in the latter's be- half.
 While Mir. Mallory has made a num- Der of speeches and addresses all over Alabama since he acceded to the signed request of practically every voter in his home county to become a candidate for governor" said MT Mel last night. ''he has never made a speech in which his candidacy was advocated by himself, and his address to the voters of Blount coun- ty Monday will therefore be of state wide interest MT. Mallory will very likely outline his position on all matters in- tcresting the people of Alabama at this time and will give forth no uncertain sound In fact he will probably chal- lenge his opponent to meet him on the | tempt to resurrect contention settled through the arbitrament of the ballot, just as finally as states right and slave holding was settled through the arbtra- ment of the sword.
 ''The Mallory State Executive Commit tee, which was published Sunday morn ing," continued MT. Niel," recalls very foicibly. to me at least, similar com
 mittee named early in January, ten years ago, in the famous Morgan Johnston con-
 test In my humble opinion it is the strongest list of public men that have | banded together for a common cause since that time, as an analysis will show. In any event it is composed of names fa- miliar all over Alabama and the bulk Of
 them, like myself, were unalterably
 against the proposed amendment to the constitution of Alabama
 | Mir Mel in addition to being deeply in- | teiested in the political contest for gov ernor. always takes occasion to put in
 word for the Improved Order of Red
 Men. of which he is one of the past great chiefs of the state. having repre- sented Alabama in the Great Council of
 the United States for the past two years
 He states that Redmanship in Aiabam,
 is making splendid strides and that the lstate Great Council which will meet in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

Virginia and Missouri are now feeling bition agitation. Florida was feeling such an agitation, but the proposed constitu- tional amendment in the latter state is scheduled to be defeated in November, and the matter has ceased to attract at tention.
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The western republican editors have de- clared against the man who consorts with Aldrich and Cannon, upholds the Shoot Aldrich tariff, and repels insurgents at every turn. His name Is William Howard Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
QUITE AUDIBLE

From the Philadelphia Telegraph
 Just think of the clothes a mans wife could buy with the money he squanders for cigars s!-Birmingham Age-Herald
 Well, our observation has been that she does think of it. Thinks out loud about it sometimes. too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

Mme. schumann-Heink has purchased a California ranch. but she is a wise woman and she will continue to farm out her voice. It pays better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

None of the big men of the sugar trust have been brought within sight of pen ltentiary walls. They are all campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

And still Uncle Jonah Cannon neglects reelection as speaker. His neglect is serving the democratic party satisfac- tOrly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

Miss Spires, the new social secretary of Mrs Taft. is carried on the rolls of the war department She is a real girl, and not a militant suffragette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
TERRIBLE APACHES OF PARIS

by the French people, who are Vora- cious readers of Indian stories. The word, by the way is pronounced "apash." The criminals themselves are proud of the description and have ever since tried to live up to it, al- though each man Is known by par ticular name.
 It is to a great extent due to the notoriety they have gained that the Apaches have become so active recent ly. Their crimes are now of almost daily occurrence, so that the police have had to call in to their aid special dogs, which are more dreaded than the uniformed man.
 It is quite a -commin scene in Paris now to notice a number of policemen surrounding a dead man, man who has been done to death by these loath- some assassins. It is very rare, how ever to see an arrest, so well are af fairs managed by the murderers.
 The result of these crimes is that the policemen always walk their beats in pairs but even then both men may fall victims together. This is where tne value ol lile lidlHSQ ub&o Cpulc in.
 The Apaches have a somewhat dis tinctive dress. They are low-looking characters, with slouch hats on their heads, and knotted handkerchiefs round their necks. Their baggy trous- CTS are held up by wide belts. Should a wayfarer in Paris see a couple of these men crawling along in his direc ton, he knows there is only one thing to save his life, and that is to take to his heels. Possibly, however, he may find himself ambushed, and then, unless armed with some serviceable weapon, his chance of life will be- slight
 It is fortunate that there is no real organization among the Apaches, oth - orwise their power would be almost illimitable. Usually, they operate in small bands. It is also frequently the case that rival bands come into con- tact, when set battles take place, the victors glorying in the wounds they have received and the number they have killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

In Alaskan matters it should be remem- Guggenheims first. last and all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

The Aids scandal has come to stay long enough to drive the republicans out of power in New York state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

The weather man and the groundhog are conjointly engaged in winding up this winter in great style with the lowest possible temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

A new 16-inch gun at Sandy Hook jars the earth six miles away. A 16-foot gun would create an earthquake in the effete cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

The three-year-old stored egg is now undergoing investigation. It should then be stuffed down the threats of the trusts.
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New York city. will get a new set of keys before Roosevelt returns in June. for Dock Cook refuses to give up his set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

MT. Roosevelt may land at Cannes, but he will certainly repudiate the rest of the Napoleonic programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

Senator Beveridge. an insurgent fn- sists that no one can fool all of the people any of the time. He evidently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

The predatory trusts grow nervous as the time for the landing of their dis coverer approaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

At it's present pace the Ballinger in- bids fair to last until after the November election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

Sirnian dinners are still popular In the New York smart set, and some of them cost 500 per plate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

The tariff declines to be put out of business as an issue. It will be an issue until it is repealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

Dr. Cook may be executing a flank movement against the south pole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

M. Rostand's poultry show is still at tracting large numbers of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21

The packers are not at present advising consumers to eat less meat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-21
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs.
BeautifuI Music Festival

The next chorus rehearsal for the mu- sic festival will take place tomorrow night. From now until the festival, which begins April 19, there will be two full rehearsals week-Tuesdays and Fri days-and at least one part rehearsal for ladies once a week, in the afternoon probably Friday afternoon.
 One of the features of the festival will be the music of the grand opera, "Eugen Onegin." It is in three acts and is known to musicians as exceptionally beautiful. There are seven chorus numbers, and many fine solos, and the orchestra is richly colored. The book is by Kashkin, and is based on Kashkin's widely read novel. The music Is by Tschaikowsky, one of those great modern composers, who was at once scholarly and profound in his musicianship, highly poetic and wonderfully fertile in melody. He wrote great works but there is scarcely one of them that cannot be followed with de- light by the average laymen with a love for music.
 "Eugen Onegin'' was first produced in St. Petersburg in the spring of 1877. It has been exceedingly popular in Europe and it is one of Walter Damrosch's favor ties. MT. Damrosch is to conduct the Birmingham festival, and it was at his suggestion that "Eugen Onegin" be sung here. It is to be the chief work at the Spartanburg festival, which will be given this year as usual under Damroseh's di- rection.
 Prof. Fred L. Grambs, the director of the Birmingham Oratorio society, who is rehearsing his chorus in "Eugen Onegin, says that he will be glad to enroll addi- tional singers within the next week or ten days. He is especially in need of tenors.
 Onegin is pronounced Onay-jin and Eugen in the novel and in the opera is spelled as above-without a final 'e.'
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FORTY CHEST POEMS.

A Chanticleer hat is announced. suit able for bullets.