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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
AN OLD GARRETT ON A STORMY DAY
| From Donald G. Mitchell.


know no nobler forage ground
for a romantic, venturesome, mischiev-
Gus boy, than the garnet OF an old FAM
lily mansion, on day of storm. 1t Is a
perfect field of chivalry. The heavy
rafters and dashing rain, the, piles OF
spare mattresses to carouse upon, the
big trunks to hide in. the old white
coats and hats hanging in obscure cor
ners like ghosts--are great! And II
lin so far away from the old lady, who
keeps rule in the nursery. that there
Is no possible risk of scolding, for
twisting off the fringe of a rug. There
Is no baby in the garnet to wake up
There is no company In the garrett
to be disturbed by the noise. There
is no crotchety old uncle or grandma
with their everlasting-"Boys- p
and then a look of horror!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

MISSING.
All of us have
aur outs and ms,
But where on earth
Is one Jack Binns?
Houston Post.
Wandering sad
About, we guess,
Over the earth
Press-agentless! ID
Scranton ne-Republican.f-
Another quest
We hereby make:
What has become
OF Crazy Snake?
Boston Herald.
He sits all day
In shady nook,
Waiting to hear
From DIR. Cook.
Springfield Union.
Though DR.. Cooks
Been found, gee whizl
We'd like to know
Where Jeffries is.
PESSIMISTIC.
Hing out. ring out the wedding bells,
True love must run it's course;
Although deep in our. hearts we fear
There'll soon be a divorce.
NO TROUBLE AT ALL. ~
Times change"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
A woman is never as proud of hel
ankles as a man can be of his beard
The crazier man is to get married
the crazier he will afterward know he
was
In the next world somebody has got tc
answer for inventing the piano in the
fiat above.
Some people seem to think the Ter
Commandments are only good resolutions
specially made to be broken.
It's awfully easy to think you are good
when all the matter with you Il 20.
haven't chance not to b.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
THE WRATH OF DAVID

woman Is as much of success as the
United States was held to be in a famous
statement for publication by Joseph G..
Cannon. Not great while ago these
columns published comment upon the
Englishwomen by one of her fellow coun-
trywomen, who arraigned her for
possessing few of the virtues of her
American cousin and many more faults.
undertaking women is one of the old
established industries. In the case of the
novelist 1t is often remunerative, though
rarely constructive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
MRS. BRIGGS SPEECH
6 Youths Companion

From inc YOUTH companion.
If brevity Is the soul of wit, one OF
the wittiest speeches on record was made
by woman. Mrs Briggs lived In the
northern part Of Indiana. long distance
from any village. Hearing that the Rev
Mr.. Goodwin was to preach in a town.
ship some 20 miles distant, she resolved
to be present, and as no other way Of
fered, she walked the 20 miles.
The pastor heard of this and was so
pleased that at the close of the sermon
he mentioned the fact to the congrega-
ton and called upon Mrs. Briggs to tell
them how she came.
Rising slowly, she looked over the audi
ence with great solemhtty, and said:
II hoofcd it.;
Then she sat down again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
Cotton Mil Strike in ENGLAND

About 100000 operatives In about 70t
English cotton mills are locked out, and
the entire trouble relates to the discharge
of a single man by one of the mills, and
the refusal of that mill to reinstate him.
This led to a walkout in that mill and
finally to a general tie-up- The workers
WI not arbitrate the trouble until the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE ANNUAL AGONY.

THE ANNUAL AGONY.
When cooling breezes gin to blow
And there's a hint of future snow;
When yellow leaves drift to the ground
And threats of winter rustic round,
Well seek the coal man in his lair
With, sooth, a most detected air,
And asking for his lowest price.
Until we've made him answer twice,
Well stand a while and hesitate
And say as how we think we'll wait,
Then hasten home with just one thought
That winter coal 1t must be bought"
At last We'll call him DER the phone
And in a most imploring tone
Say, "Send ton to Mr.. Brown
And charge it-shucks! He's turned me
down."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
Police Efficiency

II read with interest Chief Bodekers
report and recommendations to the police
commission" said a citizen, who was at
government in a large eastern city. 1T
was a business-like document.
II am glad to be able to testify to i'm
proved efficiency in Birmingham's police
force. l have been a resident of Blrmng-
ham about 10 years and have remarked a
steady improvement recently in police dis
cipline. Let the commission act on the
chiefs recommendation to place the de-
partment on a civil service basis and
think 1t safe to say that Birmingham
force will be second to none in the United
States.
That recommendation for an increase
by 20 patrolmen should certainly be acted
upon favorably. 1t seems that % more
men are needed to give this city one
patrolman for every 1000 of population.
In the old days before cities had police
patrol wagons or mounted men, the police
force was made up on a minimum basis
of one patrolman for every $50 of the
population And in a rapidly growing
city like this the rule was one to every
500 inhabitants. But now one mounted
man is equal to two footmen.
TT used to be that we never saw a
policeman in the residence sections of
Birmingham. Not so now. In the Sec
ton where 1 live-near Capitol park
wheelmen Of the police force may be
seen at all hours of the night"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
.HARD-HEADED

fTOfn scraps.
A cavalry sergeant had endured the
stupidity of a particularly hopeless re-
cruit for days The rookie having
more fagrantly disregarded instructions
than ever one morning. was admonished
thus by his Disguised sergeant:
Don't ever dare. you numbskull, to
come at the horses from behind without
speaking to them first. If you 40 they'll
be kicking at that thick head O. yours.
and then soon there'll be half the mounts
of the squadron gone lame!"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

No one denies Senator LaFollette's cour-
age or capacity, and all wish him a
happy issue out of his physical ailments.
His popularity at home is unquestioned,
and another six-year term in the Senate
awaits his return to health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Woodrow Wilson promises to give New
Jersey many desirable things in case he
is made governor, but he does not prom
se to stop the mosquito from Joyriding
in that state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
FROM NEBRASKA

From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Bryan sent Birmingham tele-
gram. Of congratulation upon its great
growth as shown in the recent census.
That being true, John Tomlinson will Of
course. continue to stand by Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
sOwN OATS

From the London Globe.
TITS no good looking at me like that,
father" said Augustus Frederick. IL
years old, as his parent. having punished
Sebastian Claude. IA years old, for being
in possession of packet of Rose of the
Prairie at pence the box of 10. looked
searchingly at him. You know perfectly
well chucked smoking when l was 3d.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

The United States fish commission says
dogfsh are all right as food, and 1t will
Rbe sold under the name of various kinds
| of fish including pompano
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Aviator Brookins is evidently endeavor-
ing to trace the jackpotters to their bath
room. He went to Springfield and he
NAV go on to st. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
ATTENTION, MIR. HEFLIN

From the Chicago Evening Post.
The attention of the Hon. James Thorn
as Hehin of Alabama is called to the
fact that King Frederick of Denmark has
invited Booker Washington to Sunday
dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Two-thirds of Missourfs rural counties
are dry counties, and they are decreas-
ing in population. This is uncomplfmen-
tary, but true.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

The insurgents of Portugal won a great
victory, and the insurgents Of the United
states will follow suit in November.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

With crewless battleships should go a
soldierless army, and then the budget
problem would be greatly simplifed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

The modern business man in China has
decided that queues must go. They, lack
time to give to back hair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Chauffeurs in Birmlngham's streets
should not try to emulate Long Island
on Vanderbilt cup day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Champ Clark has his mules and he is
currying them finely. The people will
do the rest in November.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Alaska is worth its weight In icebergs
weighed by the iceman. 1t has gold and
1t exports cool waves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07


Missouri has barber who hampers
with the Muse on slight provocation, not.
however, without keeping his chosen pro-
fession in the foreground of his thoughts,
as 1t were. He sings in local news
paper - 81
'Tf your face is rough ~ S
And looking neasely, ~
Go at once and get a shave
From Col. Billy Beazley." ~ IS
A TIcKLIsH MATTER,
The airship man, -
While taking flight,
Still thinks about 4r
A place to light.
SOME SAY.
The summer girl AaaY
Was sweet, you bet!
The autumn girl
Is sweeter yet!
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The winter girl
Has got our goat.
She is our wife
And wants coat
st. Louis Times.
WHAT SAY YOU?
OF all the things
That yex a man,
A telephone
The quickest can.
AusPIcTous.
A jokesmith said,
This must be good,
Because I'm In
So sad a mood.
And then he wrote
A little joke
Which almost made ...
His readers choke
POSTPONED.
"Tibbles says woman in tights is
disgusting"
81. notice he doesn't get disguised
until the show Is over"
MORE BLISS.
The, circus came. 3.
The circus went
And for a while
Well be content.
No parting tears
By us were spilled,
Because, you see,
Another's billed.
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

The outlook pays Mr.. Roosevelt's ex-
penses on his southern tour. 1t is an
enterprising journal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

with Alabama's splendid crops the
farmers are going to be better of this
year than usual and it looks as II pros
perity would be In evidence this fall In
every part of the SOUTH" said William
Langley of Washington, d.. c. II have
been spending few days In the southern
in September between North Carolina and
Georgia. am not engaged in mercantile
pursuits but I was struck with the fact
that all the country merchants were
optimistic. In Alabama the farmers and
country merchants seemed especially
happy"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
do they?"

They do. It's almost as easy to get
rid of a king these days as tits to fire
an office boy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Mr.. Dix and Mr.. Stimson disagree as
to the spot the next FRAGILE in New
York will land.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Francis J. Heney says that monopolists
now own four-fifths of the countrys nat
ural resources.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Garbage and water fronts give city
almost endless trouble,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Candidate Stimson pleads in melting
tones that he us not an icicle."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
HIGHLY DECEPTIVE.

HIGHLY DECEPTIVE.
what made you buy mining stock from
that fellow, Bumpers? Didn't you know
he was a fake promoter"
why. no. How could I tell? He didn't
wear any diamonds and his vest was
plain" u.s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

A Danish inventor puts before the pub
lie scheme for wireless lighting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Election returns come in grand rush
while census returns are desultory and
scattering.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

The innocent bystander should stay
away from Vanderbilt cup races.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

In naming country home try to Sc
lect something that is neither cheap nor
paretic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
Automobile races should be denatured.

Dogfish are officially declared to be as
good eating as catfish.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
THE ToNsORIAL MUSE.

THE TONSORIAL MUSE.
Missouri has a barber who hampers
with the Muse on slight provocation, not.
however, without keeping his chosen pro-
fession in the foreground of his thoughts,
as 1t were. He sings in a local news
paper sd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Champ Clark has his mules and he is
currying them finely. The people will
do the rest in November.
Chauffeurs in Birmlngham's streets
should not try to emulate Long Island
on Vanderbilt cup day.
Alaska is worth its weight In icebergs
weighed by the iceman. 1t has gold and
1t exports cool waves.
-.s----
The Outlook pays Mr.. Rooseveltsi ex-
penses on his southern tour. 1t is an
enterprising journal.
Mr.. Dix and Mr.. Stimson disagree as
to the spot the next FRAGILE in New
York will land.
Francis J. Heney says that monopolists
now own four-fifths of the countrys nat
ural resources.
Election returns come in a grand rush
while census returns are desultory and
scattering
In naming country home try to Sc
lect something that is neither cheap nor
paretic.
A Danish inventor puts before the pub
lie a scheme for wireless lighting.
The innocent bystander should stay
away from Vanderbilt cup races.
Candidate Stimson pleads in melting
tones that he us not an icicle.''
Garbage and water fronts give a city
almost endless trouble,
Dogfish are officially declared to be as
good eating as catfish.
Automobile races should be denatured.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Mary E. Boyd, aged sc years,
widow of the late Rev. F. w. Boyd,
former rector of ST. Matthias Episco-
pal church, died Thursday evening at
her home in Waukesha after long
illness. Mrs. Boyd was the daughter
of James Railey, Natchez, Miss,
where her marriage to Mr.. Boyd took
place in 1914. The Rev. Mr.. Boyd was
the rector of st. Pau's church, Water
town, Wis, for four years before he
was rector of st. Matthias. Mrs.
Boyd had resided in Waukesha thirty
five years. Her husband died sudden
ly November 6, 1886, on train near
Crescoe, Iowa, while enroute to Da-
venport to relieve Bishop Perry at the
cathedral during the latter's leave Of
absence Mrs. Boyd was the mother OF
seven sons and two daughters, of
whom only two are living, L. T. Boyd
of the Milwaukee Journal and Walter
S. Boyd of the customs service, Mil
waukee. The private funeral was held
Saturday morning, the Rev. F. D. But
Ter officiating. Interment took place at
Prairie Home cemetery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
Mrs. ShinniCk EntertdinS

Mrs. Thomas F. Shinnick enter
tanned the members OF the Saturday
Club at her home, 20S North Fifth
street, Tuesday afternoon. Twenty
two members were present. The first
part of the afternoon was devoted to
the business of hearing reports of the
committee having in charge the party
given at Masonic Temple the evening
of April 26 After all bills were
settled the ladies found that they were
enabled to discharge their self
assumed debt to the Home and Farm
School at Dousman, and also give $21
to the book fund of our own public
library, which sadly needs replenish-
ing The ladies return their sincere
thanks to their many friends who,
despite the inclement weather, as
sisted SO materially in making their
party a success. The business of the
afternoon being concluded, Mrs. Shin
nick served tea and waters with other
"cup which cheers but does not
inebriate,'' conversation WaXed bright
and merry and no one semed anxious
to break up the charmed circle and
be the first to say adieu. With few
words of thanks from the retiring
president. Miss Ella Wilder, the club
adjourned until next October
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
Can Aid Rural Uplift

Il believe one of the greatest factors
in the improvement of country life will
be the county newspapers" said Clar-
ence III. Poe, editor of the Progressive
Farmer, Of Raleigh, n. c., in recent
address before the Hoard Press club Of
the College of Agriculture of the Univer
sity OF Wisconsin. III discussing the in
fuence with the graduate of an agricul-
tural college can exert in his cOmmun-
ity, and in outlining the field of agricul-
tural journalism, Mr.. Poe pointed out
the great need for farmers in the various
counties who would write regularly for
their local papers, or perhaps become
editors of local papers interested in rural
improvement.
There is no method of reaching the
farmer that is quite so effective as
through his local newspaper said Mr..
Poe. Many Of these have not yet been
awakened to the possibilities of live ag-
ricultural columns" He believes that
the successful farmer Of the future will
be the leader in his community affairs
and must aid his fellow farmers by
writing. While the general agricultural
paper has place and mission, the
local newspaper has great advantage,
due to its strong hold upon the farmers
intarnCt
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
VOLUME XXXXX
A .MiSnGmer

In our items last week, we did the
members of the Personal Liberty Lea
que in this city an injustice, owing to
the fact, that its name is misleading.
The anarchists prate about personal lib
erty, the liberty, as far as they are con-
cerned, to destroy all law and estab-
lished order. We understand. however,
the one local league does not stand for
ANYTHING Of the kind but on the con-
trary, are in favor Of law and order, but
are organized for the purpose OF fighting
prohibition legislation in state and ma
tion, which is their political right, for
there are many, who while not members
of the league are cOnscientiOusly OPP
posed to prohibition, believing with the
Brewers and Distillers National assOcla-
ton, that restrictive laws are better cal
culated to control the liquor business,
by wedding out the low and disreputa-
bic places and raising the standard OF
the business to meet the approval Of the
public.
1t is a political question pure ana
simple, and the league should change its
name to conform to the real object OF the
association. Each member will admit,
chat he enjoys all the personal liberty
enjoyed by any other citizen and the
name would carry the inference that
they demanded more liberty than others.
The name should be changed so as to
convey the real purpose of the organlza-
ti0n and then there would be no Objec-
tion to their organizing to fight legisla-
tiOn inimicable to their interest. 1t
is their right and privilege to meet and
defeat, by political means the efforts OF
their opponents. In closing we would
say TO the members, be consistent and
work for what you deem to be right, but
change the name of the league by elimi-
mating Personal Liberty for that is
decidedly misleading.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
County Court Proceedings

The following business was transact
ed at the special term of the county
court heid in this city Wednesday, May
a, 1910, Judge c. B. Rogers, presiding:
In the matter Of the estate of Mary
LaughtOn, deceased. Judgment of no
claims entered.
In the matter of the estate Of Julia A.
Humphrey, deceased. Decision on claims
made.
In the matter Of the estate Of Charles
NARROW, deceased. Judgment of no
claims entered.
In the matter of the estate of Maud
Atkinson, deceased. Judgment of no
claims entered. Petition and account
filed with waiver of notice, account al
lowed and residue assigned. Guardian
appointed for Vera Maud Atkinson.
In the matter of the estate of Martha
Mentink, deceased. Judgment Of no
claims entered.
In the matter Of the descent of real
estate of August Tesch, deceased. An
swer filed by widow. Matter adjourned
to May 18, 1910, at Watertown.
In the matter Of the guardianship of
Martha Dora Goehl, ct al. Judgment for
costs entered.
In the matter of the estate of Mary
Griffith, deceased. Petition flied to cor
rect Judgment. Set for hearing June
1St, 1910, at WatertOWn.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
County Court Calendar

The following probate matters have
been noticed for hearing at the regu-
lar and special terms of the county
court for Jefferson county at Jeffer-
son and Watertown, Judge Charles B.
Rogers presiding:
Special Term May 10.
In the matter of the estates Of
Elizabeth Kiesling, Lorenzo D. Abbey,
Albert Goerz and Albert M. Fischer,
deceased. Hearing on claims.
In the matter of the estate Of E. j..
Schubert, deceased. Hearing on final
account and assignment of residue.
Special Term May II.
In the matter of the estate Of John
A Buchta, deceased. Hearing on final
account and fixing inheritance tax.
Special Term May 18.
City Hall, Watertown.
In the matter of the estate of Wal
ter P. Schmutzler, deceased. Hearing
on claims.
In the matter of the estate of Will
liam e. Jones, deceased. Hearing on
final account and assignment of resi-
due.
In the matter of the estate of Mar
tin Kittel, deceased. Hearing on pc
tition for judgment of descent.
In the matter of the estate of Pat
rick Giblin, deceased. Hearing on pc
tition for Judgment of descent.
In the matter of the estate Of Mar
garet Giblin, deceased. Adjourned
hearing on petition for judgment of
descent.
In the matter Of the estate Of
Charles Albert GrisWOld, deceased
Hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
In the matter of the estate of Den
mis- Mccarthy, deceased Hearing on
petition for judgment of descent.
In the matter of the estate of
Sophia Huebner, deceased. Hearing on
final account and assignment of resi-
due.
In the matter of the estates of
Francis Herbert Breckenridge and
Sarah Corbett, deceased. Hearing on
petition for administration.
In the matter of the guardianship
of Mary Neither. Hearing on peti-
ton for discharge from guardianship.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-06
Marriage Licenses

Edmund Oestreich, Horizon, Mabel
Miller, Waupun.
George Roedl, Anna Williams, Bea-
yer Dam.
Henry Klink, Rubicon, Frances
Christ, Herman.
Raymond Dunn, Fox Lake, Gertrude
Mcmillan, Beaver Dam
Allen Graves, Anna Pencil, Juneau.
Albert Fink, Hubbard, Lavine Lemke,
Herman.
Garren Van den Berg, Bessie Hen
bricks, Waupun.
William Rennock, Lowell, Martha
Volbrecht, Elba.