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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
 Where the Income Tax Stands

Thirty states have ratified the pro- posed income tax amendment. The thirty are Alabama, Indiana, Geor- gia, North Dakota, Colorado, Wash ington, Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, Cali Arnia, Michigan, South Carolina,
 consin, Idaho, Arkansas, Maine, ---a nd, Missouri, Kansas, Nevada, onlo'Mrth Carolina, South Dakota, Monta'S Tennessee, Kentucky, Mis- sissippi, aaraska, Oregon and Tex as-30 all
 The probl,n now is to get five more before tENegislatures are all adjourned withousSay. The legisla- lures of Florida NsAYo and Mas sachusetts are in Sssion, and all three may vote to rasv. Florida surely will, and the uppe house in New York has so voted, aN SD has the lower house in Massachustts
 Assuming that the three will lt;fv where are the other two to be oh- tained this year? It is easy to S. where they will be had next year, but 1t is not so easy to see where they are to be secured this year. Nor is 1t easy to see why Louisiana failed to ratify, although her action was probably part of her sugar politi $. Virginia and West Virginia are two more mysteries, a negative vote hav- ing been gumshoed through one branch of each legislature. Senator Martin may know why this was done but no one else does.
 If Arizona and New Mexico are ad- mitted six more votes will be re- quired, but the two states would probably cast two of them and then but four votes would be needed, and if New York, Florida and Massa- chusetts vote as it is though they will only one more state would be need ed. That state will be found this year if the contest becomes that close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
MIR. WELLER AND THE SHEPHERD
From Charles Dickens "Pickwick Pa

From Charles Dickens "Pickwick Pa-
 pers''
 A HoARsE voice, like some strange
 "A effort of ventriloquism, emerged A from beneath the capacious shawls which muffled throat and chest, end slowly uttered these sounds. wy, Sammyi'
 Who's that. Sam?" inquired MT. Pick wick.
 "Why, wouldn't ha' believed 1t, sirr' replied MT. Weller with astonished eyes. "It's the old 'un."
 "old one?" said Mir. Pickwiek; "what old one?'
 My father, sir" replied MT. Weller. Flow are you, my ancent?" And with this beautiful ebullition of filial affection MT. Weller made room on the seat beside him for the stout man, who advanced. pipe in mouth and pot In hand, to greet him.
 wy, Sammyl' said the father; "I hant seen you for two years and bet ter"
 "No more you have, old codger," re- piled the son. Flows mother-in-law''
 wy, I'll tell you what, Sammy" said MT. Weller, senior, with much solemnity in his manner, there never was nicer woman as a widder than that 'ere sec- ond wentur O mine. A sweet creetur she was, Sammy; and all I can say on her now is that, as she was such an uncommon pleasant widder, it's great pity she ever changed her condition. She don't act as wife, Sammy"
 Don't she, thought" inquired MT. Well Ter, junior.
 The elder MT. Weller shook his head as he replied with a sigh, i've done it once too often. Take example by your father, my boy, and be very careful O widders all your life, specially if they're kept a public house, Sammy" And, hav- ing delivered this parental advice with great pathos, Mr. Weller, senior refilled his pipe from tin box he carried in his pocket and. lighting his fresh pipe from the ashes of the old one, commenced smoking at a great rate.
 Shortly after this Mr. Weller meets conversation ensues.
 mat ere your governors S luggage, Sammy" inquired MT. Weller, senior, of his affectionate son as he entered the yard of the Bull inn, Whitechapel with Q travelling bag and a small portman- teau.
 You maigh ha' made a worser guess than that, old feller," replied MT. Weller, the younger, setting down his burden in the yard and sitting himself down upon it afterward. The governor hisselfn be down here presently"
 Hes a-cabbin it, suppose? said the father.
 ''Yes; he's a-havin' two mile O danger at eightpence," responded the son. Flows mother-in-law this mornin?'
 Queer Sammy, queer," replied the elder MT. Weller, with impressive gray ity. She's been gettin' rayther in the Methodistical order lately, Sammy; and she's uncommonly pious, to be sure She's too good a, creetur for me, Sammy; I feel I don't deserve her.
 An" said Mr. Samuel, that's very self-denyin O you"
 "Wery," replied his parent with a sigh She's got hold O some invention for grown-up people being born again, Sam my-the new birth, I think they calls it. should very much like to see that system in haction, Sammy. I should very much like to see your mother-in-law born again. Wouldn't put her out to nurse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
TWO FAMOUS SONGS
Stories of Famous Songs" ]"

From "StorieS of Famous SongS.
 Perhaps in the whole range of songs, new and old, none is so popular as the plaintive Robin Adair." the air of which is based upon the very ancient melody of "Eleen 'Aroon," piece that dates back to very early times indeed. At venture. would suggest about 1450, when living money was still In use as in the first stanza the hero says he would spend a COW to entertain his lady love. It is only fair to add, however, that some authori ties think it is no older than the 16th cen- tury. Tn any case it was q favorite with the majority of the Irish harpers and wandering mnstrel5, and most emphat- ically it is not of Scottish origin, as one or two writers have imagined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
"sHE IS FAR FROM THE LAND.

By Thomas Moore. She is far from the land where her
 young hero sleeps, And lovers are round her signing; But coldly she turns from their gaze and
 weeps, For her heart in his grave is lying. She sings the wild song of her dear na-
 tive plains, Every note which he loved awaking-- Ah little they think, who delight in her
 strains, How the heart of the minstrel is break
 ing. He had lived for his love, for. his coun- try he died, They were all that to life had entwined
 him; Nor soon shall the tears of his country
 he dried, Nor long will his love stay behind him. Oh make her a grave where the sum-
 beams rest, When they promise a glorious morrow; They'll shine OCT her sleep, like a smile,
 from the west. From her own loved island of sorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Since a widow can pretend to believe in man what can you expect of the rest of them?
 It seems as if the more people need ancestors the more they can brag about tlose they didn't have
 1T man got all the salary his wife tells her friends he does, he'd drop dead from the shock of the surprise
 When man asks a girl to marry him she is so surprised because she has talked 1t over so often with her mother.
 There's nothing a woman can admire a man more for than remembering what she wore the night he tried to kiss her several years ago before she would let him. s.-.-. ssA,.4..s..s.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
Recall Elections in Tacoma

In little over a months time Ta- coma, in the state of Washington, has had five recall elections. Two weeks ago it tried to oust it's mayor but socialist candidate prevented a clear majority vote. Last week an other effort was made and the wom- en voters succeeded in driving the mayor out and in electing million aire. The vote was 11,246 to 10,394. On May 2 the same city will have another recall election when it will endeavor to oust four city commis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
With the Annronch of Summer

While trade conditions are very quiet now, the outlook for June and July is bright" said John T. Ellington of Phil adelphia. "The past six weeks have wit messed decided dullness, but the business world has been no duller than was pre- dicted early In the year. The influences that have made for unrest and stagna- tion will soon have passed.
 Big crops are In sight, and with bump CT harvests business is certain to re- vive. With the railroads moving immense crops pessimists will drop out of sight. From the first of July until Christmas the business of the country is sure to be good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
A STORM SIGNAL

From the May Lippincott's.
 For the first time in his life he was braving the peris of the sea, under the heavy handicap of high-strung nerves and weak stomach. The old stagers in the smoking room held him spellbound with soul-stirring stories of shipwreck and hur- rcane. Suddenly sailor dropped heavy block upon the deck.
 Whats that?" he cried, paling.
 ''rhe barometer faling' answered a wag.
 Lord help us!' he moaned, as he stag gered away to his cabin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
GLOBE-TRoTTERs PLUS

From the May Lippincott's.
 number of tourists were recently lock- ing down the crater of vesuvius. An American gentleman said to his compan- ion:
 "That looks a good deal like the in- fernal regions
 An English lady, overhearing the re- mark, said to another: W
 "Good gracious! how these Americans do travel!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
GOOD SUGGESTION

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 Some think Memphis would not pay 15 cents to acquire Lorimer as a first citizen. Age Herald. Quite true. When he gets his whitewash done over let's give him to Atlanta for her great white way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
Likes Birmingham

Believe me, you have city here,' said Clifford Bruce. the new leading man of the Classy Schiller Players at the Bijou. ''I have beer Joking around some today, and I am impressed with the wonderful city. I had thought Birmingham an ugly, smoky. iron city, and l find the High- lands as pretty residence section as is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The political end of the lumber business has been ill-managed in Illinois, and Hines should send in his resignation when Lorimer does.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

In the coronation procession the auto will not be recognized. This is right. A mediaval institution should stick to medi- eval populism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The Senate must either take it's medi- cine or make an unenviable record against 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Even if women do not understand base ball that is no reason why they should not enjoy the open air on ladies' day. Surely not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Whom Mir. iafts Unitarian cathcdra; is built it will need a bishop-all cathed- rals do-and who is better equipped for the post than MT. Taft himself2 a4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Diaz has always been ready to grant all sorts of terms whenever the oppo- siton displayed unmist1kable suength and determination. Madero did it and he can get whatever he wants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

If the Mexicans makeup there will he absolutely nothing that calls for in- tervention and our army would be com pelled to do social stunts or come home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The Mexicans are resting on their arms, but the correspondents go right on work ing their pens for all they are wolth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The proposed license in Pennsylvania to drinkers is to cost s5 a head, and 1t is estimated it will put in the state treas- ury .5.GOO.00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Never mind. The straw hat and the in full control, and then all grumbling over winters prolonged stay will disap- pear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The trouble is the supreme court judges left home in a hurry forgetting to pick cieinns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Beef Trust Ed Tilden is about to get In the limelight alongside Hines and Wiehe, the lumber twins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The aullet is disturbing society circles where .he harem skirt al1 not make an ;nrpres icn For examp;e. in Jmaha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The Moroccan problem IS ready to SIC. ceed the one in Mexico. The wosd is never without war trouola of some sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

War is nice when 1t reaches the point of honorable peace. That is what ails Mexico now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The army's vacation depesls upon the peace negotiations with which the wires in Mexico are burdened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The farmer now sees that he has friends whenever branch of Congress is in dem ocratic hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Hines senator has been given pretty good committee assignments by Boss Penrose just the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Senator Stephens election also cost s1o0,00o, but he furnished the money him. self.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

Lumberman Hines will presumably stick to his trade letting some one else here after make senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01

The war clouds are dispersing in Mexico to reform undaunted in Morocco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
Presidential Timber and the Outlook

"It is foregone conclusion that Pres- dent Taft will be renomnated by the re- publican party next year." said Donald F. Waite of Denver. "The chances of Pres ident Taft's election are fairly good, but the democrats have better fighting show than usual If the democrats nominate man like Woodrow Wilson it would not surprise me to see a democratic vic- tory. Wilson can carry. of course, New Jersey, and he might be able to carry New York. Governor Harmon, who is considered very strong man, might be able to carry New York but he cannot carry Ohio against Mr. Taft. As bet ting proposition in the general result, would say that Taft could get big odds.
 Many people have an idea that the re- publican party is weaker in the west than it was some years ago. From my observation I would say that it is yet very strong. I have voted the republican ticket in all presidential elections since 1880, with the exception of 1892, when I voted for Grover Cleveland. I would be glad to vote for democrat like Wood row Wilson. but when the time comes I will be voting doubtless, for Taft.
 "Oscar Underwood of Birmingham is making a good record as the democratic leader in the House of Representatives. He would make a strong man for second place on the democratic ticket. It may be that he will be chosen standardbearer Stranger things have happened. Wilson and Underwood, however, would be a great ticket"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-01
Classic English

While many of the modern essayists and pulpit orators compose classic Eng fish it will be far-off day before any one comes up tt 5 hn Henry Newman's clean-out sentences, or his piercing thoughts" said a layman who appre- cates that which is good In literature. Newman was not only the acknowledged master of idiomatic English, but he had a singular felicity of style. His beauty of dlction has never been surpassed; and there is a direetness about his expression that heightens his personal force. Here are a few sentences from Newman's ser mon on Dispositions for Faith that il- lustrate in an Illuminating way the great Englishman's style and sincerity:
 "'The more a person tries to obey his conscience, the more he gets alarmed at himself, for obeying it so imperfectly. His sense of duty will become more keen, and his perception of transgression more delicate, and he will understand more and more how many things he has to be for given. But next, while he thus grows in self-knowledge, he also understands more and more clearly that the voice of con- science has nothing gentle, nothing of mercy in its tone. It is severe, and even stern. It does not speak of forgiveness, but of punishment. It suggests to him future judgment; it does not tell him how he can avoid it. Moreover, it does not tell him how he is to get better; he feels himself very sinful at the best; he feels himslf in bondage to tyranny which. alas; He loves too well, even while he hates it. And thus he is in great anguish, and cries out in the Apostles words, "Un- happy man that I am, who shall de- liver me from the body of this death ?"" I"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-07

which IT IS entitled even though the same
is not described herein.
An inventory and detailed description
Of the comDany's property and secondary
franchises Will be furnished on apDlica-
ton; and prospective bona fide purchas-
ers may investigate this company's ar
fairs at any time previous 10 the sale.
All of the said property Will be sold
without the secondary franchises OF the
company II such method will bring The
higher sum; If on the other hand.
larger sum can be realized by selling
the property with the secondary iran
chiscs. then that method VIII be pur-
sued II the property is sold with the
secondary franchises then notice is here
by given that the secondary franchise
from Salt Lake CITY TO this company IS
non transferable except by the consent
of the city council or salt Lake City
and reference is hereby made to section
13. page 561, OF the Revised Ordinances
of Salt Lake City, 1909 And II the high
gether with the secondary franchises
then he must take the risk OF procuring
the consent OF the city council OF salt
Lake city tn the transfercnce OF such
franchise and this company hereby OBJ
iigates Itself To give all tho aid 1t can
TO that end,
The purchaser or purchasers shall pay
at least 10 per cent of tho amount or
thoir bid at the time OF making the
same such payment 10 be mace either
In cash or by certified check on some
responsible bank in Utah. and such sum
shall be forfeited TO the company as
IIuuidatcd damages In case such Dur-
chaser does not complete the balance Of
his payment. The balance OF the bid shall
he Dald when the proper conVcyanres,
nssicuments and transfers from this com
pany are ready for delivery. The pro
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
or the Property OF the Utah independent
Telephone Company Of Utah

Utah Independent Telephone company.
a corporation OF Utah. Will sell at pub
lie auction 10 the highest bidder for
cash at the west front door OF the CITY
and County building, in Salt Lake CITY.
Utah at ten o'clock a. ms on June o.
1911 all the property which II owns or Is
entitled to. except. Of course. Its pri.
mary franchise: and Will or Will not sell
It's secondary franchises. according TO
which method will bring the larger sum;
The following is description OF al
the property owned by this company TO
wit:
All property. real. personal and mixed.
now owned by said company or 10 Wnich
II is entitled; all telephone exchanges.
eouipnent and telephone lines situate IN
the state Of Utah. and all lands rcal
estate grants, ways and rights OF way.
licenses and easements now owned py
said company or to which II is entitled
all buildings, machinery. exchanges mo-
tors, batteries, wires. tools poles; cables
and all other apparatus and condults OF
whatever description and wherever SIT
nate In the state of Utah. either now
| owned by said company or 10 which II
| is entitled and all equipment nnd per-
sonnl property of every description now
owned by said company or 10 wnicn IL
| is entitled All materials, contracts
! accounts, chooses in action and all fran :
| chises, rights privileges immunlties' IL
| censes and things in action; all con-
| tracts claims and demands. tolls and In
| come now owned by said company or 10
| which II Is entitled: and all other prop
crty now owned by said company or TO
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-07
IL FIGHTING SCIENTIST AMONG PANAMA SANAGES

tried tell the interpreter that we did wish to
touch the sand rnat could not return the way
had come that were Ill and must hasten down the
Mandinga to the coast They remained sulen and
hostile.
You no go way, we KILL was the ultimatum Of the
interpreter and these terms the conference closed
My party greatly disheartened by our failure TO
get the friendly aid Of the Indians In procuring Il
canoe a raft Our diet consisted entirely of
rice and coffee There seemed chance of obtaining
any Of the relics for which had among these
people, and all of US eager to reach the coast
Attacked by Indians.
started next morning from the camp and made my
way along the shore OF the Mandnga to determine
chances Of continuing the journey on foot Retreat
out OF the question 1t equally unthinkable
that should remain where l did not
want to to open warfare with the savages. The
only solution seemed hurried disencampment and q
forced march
had my machete with wfich made myself path
and carried my Mauser, loaded with clip of steel
1acketed ammunition. I had gone perhaps a mile
down the stream and was hewtng through thicket
when caught the sound OF voices out in the stream
Working my way to the bank, saw q large canoe,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-07

fashioned from single log Of mahogany, containing
six mountain Indians who were padding up stream
Leaning my rife against tree and throwing down
my machee, l stepped out IN full view of them and
threw both my hands above my head, hailing them
with n laugh
They perhaps forty feet distant when they
heard and Nothing could have been more
peaceabe and disarming than my pose toward them.
had not the slightest idea Of any danger. I showed
no weapon. My hands up. 1 called to them
both in English and in Spanish that wanted to talk
They jabbered excitedly together for moment and
the canoe suddenly headed In my direction. The
man at the bow and the at the stern padded vgor
ously The other four stood up selling their spears
was still unaware OF any aggressive intention on
their part when the in the bow dropped his pad
die reached TO the bottom of the before him.
brought up musket and fired it at point blank.
In the horror and panic of the instant felt that the
charge had taken effect about my abdomen and groin.
staggered back under the shock cutchlng at the
tree for support, and my hand fell upon my rifle. SO
far capable Of thought that I
done for. 1t the primitive fighting instinct,
the impulse Of the stricken to return unpro-
voked blow while yet he has the strength. that
brought the weapon to my shoulder and my finger to
the trigger
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-07

rifles we raked the thicket thoroughly, swinging
fire In half circle
Hostilities had now been declared through no fault
Of own and put ourselves in a posture Of de-
fence, dividing the watches and setting ouposts. On
the following day aware of the approach OF
considerable body Of natives along the shore OF the
river We were ready for them but made peaceful
signs and presently group came into view. unarmed
as II inviting q conference. Leaving my followers
with levelled weapons, I walked forward and adj
dressed the group They were powerfully built men
OF coppery brown, with straight black hair, naked
save for grde of twisted bark, and considerably
taller than the Indians OF the San Bias country
They belonged, I saw. to the dreaded mountain
tribes with whom their brethren Of the coast are con-
stanuy at war, people even less approachable and
more savage than the lowlanders.
One Of them answered me in fairly good English,
"You go way" he said directly. mo white man
here You go 'way-back." And be pointed up the
creek by which we had Indian no sell sand.'
Some time before the Panama Canal Commission
had attempted to open negotiations with these natives
for the sale sand from the rivers to be used in the
concrete work on the canal The agents were unable
TO make the Indians understand why they Should part
with their sand the incident served only to excite
the suspicious savages to the highest degree