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The age-herald., 1902-01-23
The Greater Birmingham.

q cannot think that many owners of suburban property will oppose Greater Birmingham consolidation when 1t comes to the final discussion, but at first there will be quite a number of kickers," said prominent real estate man.
 Birmingham has had no question up for consideration in recent years half so important as this one in relation to city extension. The only matter affecting this community that could possibly take precedence would be the sanitary sewer, but that is being well handled by the county.
 T am glad to see that Mayor Dren- nen's committee of 2O-l0 Aldermen and 10 citizens-has started to work and that the men who compose that committee are in earnest. It will be tedious Job when it comes to details, but these pub lic-spirited committeeman will work 1t out
 "The fact that Birmingham Is at a serious disadvantage before the world of capital because of it's census showing should be a sufficient reason for causing every citizen to favor the extension Of the boundary. But the suburbs would de- rive as much benefit from consolidation as Birmingham itself. To say nothing of fire and police protection and better streets, the suburban towns would be great gathers in the single item of schools. And another thing the suburban real estate owners must not lose sight of is the enhancement of values that would result from annexation. As one of the commit eemen remarked, suburban real estate would increase in value 100 per cent.
 Some of the Greater Birmingham towns have grown rapidly since the last census was taken. Ensley had popula- ton of only 210O In June, 1900. It has near " 10000 now. Thomas had a population of 1427, but by next spring 1t will have almost double that number. North Bir- mingham is increasing fast. Before the Greater Birmingham bill is introduced in the Legislature the territory proposed for annexation will have population of 125, oOO."
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

1o1ai ooutn ....-.$ylf, z29,0I1 $1. 466, 669, 495
 The rate of increase was 59.9 per cent in the entire section, while Ala bama's rate was 61.6 per cent. Cotton milling gives North Carolina a higher percentage, as lumber making does Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas. The gain in products in Alabama was, however, nearly double in percentage those of the New Eng land States. The gain In the entire country in the value of products was 56.S per cent, or nearly five per cent less than Alabama's gain. "Notwith- standing" says the Record, "our un- matched resources and the progress which We made up to 1890, which ought to have given us the oppor- tunity of very far exceeding our rela- tive manufacturing industry as com pared with the total of the country. the present figures indicate that while We have probably fully kept abreast of the general industrial development of the United States, we have not ac- complished quite as much as we ought to have done. and this fact should spur the South to greater endeayors to use it's vast resources for it's best advantage"
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
PROFESSOR PEARSON.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 There are certain things more impor- tant than the right to blurt out anything one may happen to think. Among these is the recognition of ones personal rela- tions with other men and with bodies of men. When one assumes these rela- tions one also assumes obligations and limitations. Therefore Professor Pearson's s deliverances appear to be in bad taste At the same time there are no signs of his having hurt the Methodist church or the university. So. if he be good profess sor of English literature. he might safely be kept where he is with an admonition to let miracles alone and stick to litera- ture
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
Good and Bad,

While there is much good whisky on the market there is also a large propor- tion that is palatable but impure" re- marked wholesale liquor dealer.
 Very few men are good judges of whisky. They know what agrees with their taste, but they have no idea of the quality of the stun they are drinking. As general proposition, corn whisky is the most wholesome liquor to drink. Honestly made corn goods is beneficial to health when consumed in moderation. But many regular drinkers who fiatter themselves that they are judges are being knocked out. They do not realize 1t now but they will be on the verge of the grave and probably in 1t before they are three score.'
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
ARGUING BURNETT CASE.
Should Contested Votes Be Thrown
 Out He Would Have Enough.

Washington, January 22 = Especially = Committee on elections No. l. spent four hours this morning hearing argument in the contested election case of Spears vs. Burnett from the Seventh Alabama dis trict. Dortch and Hood of Gadsden, ap- peared for Representative Burnett, while Denson and Ullman of Birmingham rep- resented the contestant. At the conclu- sion of the argument a subcommittee of three was appointed to consider the case.
 The main claim of the contestant is fraud and bribery in Winston and Eto- wah counties. It Is understood, however, that If the claims of the contestant are conceded Mir Burnett would still have majority of the votes cast, unless the committee arbitrarily throws out votes which were shown to have been cast for Burnett.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
 AND ELSEWHERE
The Finished Product.

Since Birmingham got to steel-maiSing we have been saying 1t would only De a short time before all sorts of finished products would be turned out here, and that time is coming sooner than some of us predicted" said a man from Ems ley vest sterday.
 With tubing and hollow ware and rails and cars and cotton ties the district has made a great stride on the finished pro duct line, and before 1905 many articles used in hardware stock will be manufac- tured here.
 "The car works at Bnsley will be ready for operation by July or August. They will turn out the first steel cars in the south. This concern-the Southern Car and Foundry Company-will employ about 1000 men. and these men will receive all their pay fin cash. It Is the fixed policy Of Capt. J. NJ. Elliott, president of this com pany. to do without the commissary, which means much for the merchants Of Birmingham.
 "Ensley is growing very fast, and 1t will double its present population within the next year or two"
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
-------@bs------- COLONEL WILEY AS A POET
From the Washington Post.

T run eiie VdsnlnBtOn POSt.
 Considerable interest is manifested in Congressional literary circles over the an nouncement that Col. Arlsto Aff1ing Wiley of Alabama is to publish a volume or poems. Col. Ariosto, etc., is the Con gressman who occupies an entire page in the Congressional Directory with the story of his life, but nowhere in that ex- haustive and erudite biography does he mention his passionate love for poetry. As matter of fact, the colonel is one of the inspired geniuses-or should we say genii?-of the century. In his early life he was contributor to the poets corner of the Pike County Clarion, his verses entitled T Would I Could Sail Der the Ocean Blue" attracting wide attention at the time of it's publication. While a stu dent at Emory and Henry College where he acquired his profound knowledge of mythology, he was recognized as the lead- ing poetaster of his class. and his ora tions in blank verse rivaled the produc- tions of Lord Macauley
 The poems which Col. Ariosto, etc., now proposes to give to an anxious and palpi- tating world are little shay doovers which he has tossed off in odd moments while resting from the cares of statesmanship and the command of the Montgomery Mounted Rifles. As might have been ex- pected. many of them thrill with the mar tial spirit which inspires Col Ariostos S fiery soul, one production. 70, How I Love the Saber's Clash.'' being especially saturated with military ardor. At the same time he has dallied somewhat with the tender muse.
 love my love with wild despair,
 l worship her eyes of blue.
 l dote on the auburn tint of her hair,
 And l envy her dainty shoe.
 is the beginning of one of the poems which express the wild yearnings of Col. Ariosto's heart. .
 While the colonels library of poetry is very expensive, including the works of Dante, Browning. the Goodale sisters, Richard Underwood Johnson. and Percy Byssbe Shelley, he says that his favor ite authors are sappho. Beranger. and Col. John A. Joyce.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
coUNTERFEITERs CAPTURED.
Man Poses as Capitalist at Race Track
 and Works Bookmakers.

San Francisco, January 22.-Uiysses c. Blair and his wife have been arrested for passing counterfeit coin. Blair admits his guilt and says his wife assisted him in passing the coin. getting rid, he says, of about $6o0 a month.
 The commercials are the most perfect that have been seen in this part of the country. His method of disposing of the spurious coin was by placing 1t in small Oakland race track. Today the man and wife will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Peacock, Blair posed as a capitalist and has been popular so- cialiy.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
THE SMALL ONES PLEA.

From the New York Sun.
 The big sister, aged 22, was engaged in some household duty that 1t took her a long while to accomplish. T do wish you would be faster, Bessie" said her mother. That evening the small brother, aged 3, was heard to say in the course of his nightly prayer. And, oh Lord, do please make Bessie fast"
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
Another Babcock Annears.

Iowa also has an apostle, anarchist traitor and renegade, and this wicked individual is none other than A. B Cummins. Governor of the State, who was overwhelmingly elected by Re publican voters. But he has raised his voice against the sacred tariff, and the trusts will proceed to crush him as they did Congressman Babcock The trusts are relentless. They will not listen to any one who deviates from the Mark Hanna standard and especially any one who proposes to amend the inerrant Dingley tariff
 Governor Cummins is a great sin ner-how great the readers of The Age-Herald shall judge for themselves. As to. the trusts he boldly says: z
 I am unable to agree that we can cure whatever evils may exist in these organi- cations by publicity Their affairs are already sufficiently public so that every Intelligent man understands in a general way of what they are composed, what they are doing and what they are earn ing. It Is we'll enough to require them to make statesments and submit to exam nations. but if we are to limit our regu- iation to mere publicity tAe outcome will not justify the attention we are bestow- ing upon the subject.
 This is business-like and explicit. Governor Cummins wants definite ac- tion against the trusts, too. He goes on to show how trust extortions can be prevented. He says:
 To me. however. 1t seems plain that whenever a consolidation of manufactur- CTS with respect to any commodity stifes competition at home.- or so restricts it's operation that its force Is not fairly felt, then 1t is the imperative duty of Con gress to immediately remove the artificial restraints we have created. I am not an advocate of a general revision of the tar if. but I stand for competition, the com petition of the republic If possible but of the world If necessary. I regard the con- sequences of 0 monopoly, or substantial monopoly, In any important product as infinitely more disastrous than the con- sequences of foreign importations.
 This is a direct attack upon our noble trust-breeding and trust-foster- ing tariff, and the man who made 1t is a masked man. He Is double-dyed traitor. Worse still, he advocates real reciprocity, as follows:
 If we can m4:e trade that will en- large our markets-that is to say, increase the amount of work to be done in the United States--the trade should be made, even though some particular industry is curtaiIed in its production. While we shall hold fast to cardinal principles, we are not blind worshipers of tariff sche- dule. Protection was established for man, not man for protection. Reciproci- ty that takes without giving Is an idle dream and a contradiction in terms, and if it's scope embraces only non-competi- five products 1t is of little future value in the economy of the nation.
 What is to be done with such traitor? He has just been inaugurated Governor of Iowa. and 1t would be
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

scandalous to lynch him on the spot. He is therefore to be abused by the trusts and their organs until his term expires. and then he is to be led to the slaughter, no matter what the cost of the operation may be. The trusts are whetting their knives.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
REFLECTIONS OF A HAcHELoR

From the New York Press.
 A summer girl Is not always as sweet by the other name of winter girl.
 Some women think man ought to be willing to dye his hair just to make it match a new gown.
 If you tell a woman she is beautiful in her new gown you need not say a word to her about the beauty of the gown itself
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
PRESSING GOES BY RETIREMENT"

From the Washington Star.
 It is inconsiderate for young women to mob male celebrity in an effort to kiss him. No kindness could be more mistaken. The celebrity, however innocent he may be, invariably has to take all the blame for the transaction
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

The census bureau has advanced one step further by dividing the country up into the Continental United States, and the Colonial United States. Both "is.'
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
A Billion Dollar Section.

The Manufacturers Record insists that the South has become much better than billion-dollar section. as this table shows:
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

pected to put up. but the cost of enter taining general conference is not felt. No public fund is necessary, and the little extra cost of individual entertaining is not to be thought of because an oppor- tunity of showing hospitality to Methodist brethren comes under the head of a de- lightfui privilege"
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

There is to be a revival of George Eliot, largely because the protection of copyright Is expiring. "The Mill on the Floss" will be public property in the spring, and many new editions of it will be published.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Haircuts for the Indians have been ordered by Commissioner Jones, but in this matter as in many others it Is necessary first to catch your h. dians.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

If the proposed steamship combine Is carried out 563,o0O out of S16,OOO tons of United States shipping en- gagged in foreign trade will be put under the control of one man.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Private Pawowski goes to prison ten years for talking too much, and an extension of this plan to Congress would be salutary.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
About Persons.

 J. B. B. Thompson, general agent of the Southern Railway. spent yesterday in Birmingham.
  J. W. Baker of Nashville is at the Hill man. Vim. E. Holloway of Montgomery Is at the Hillman. R. E. Saul of Philadelphia is at the Hillman. J. c. Lohfelr of New York is at the Hillman. Walter Kennedy of Pittsburg Is at che Hillman. 2. O. Williams of Tuscaloosa is regis tered at the Florence. J. W. Cowan of Northport Is at the Florence John R. Ryan of Patton Is at the Hill man. Jack Brandon of Tuscaloosa Is regis tered at the Florence. c. O, Lowery of Fayetteville Is at the Florence. George II. Parker of Cullman is at the Florence.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
Perfection.

From the Boston Transcript
 Graham-Oh, well, perfection is not to be looked for in any man.
 Bolton-No, I suppose not-at any rate not since my wifes first husband died
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

The Panama canal Is getting it's sec ond wind and the railroad combine expects to secure more delay of canal legislation.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

The beet growers should remember that there are other vegetables that would welcome monopoly.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

The London Times Is laundering because the London railway trains are not equipped with a sufficiency of footwarmers. The railroad world does not move very fast in that coun- try.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

The Schwab apologists say the crime consisted, not in what he did, but in being found out.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

General Fred Funston should not attempt to cut into Prince Henry's honors by visiting Washington.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Frock coats with velvet cuffs may be expected to arrive in these parts at any time now.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

No Governor Shaw is needed in this town, where jail deliveries are easy.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

4 man In Kansas died while comb ing his hair. and this may lead to a revival of Populism.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Senator Quay says he is no book writer. He Is plain but not simple plum tree shaker.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23
GREAT GROWTH OF THE SOUTH.

From the Baltimore American.
 by the census bureau throw some very interesting light on the forces behind the new South and It's development. They at- test the rapid growth which that section is enjoying and the large infusion of new blood into it's population. Indeed. its re- markabie forward strides are all the more striking when placed in contrast with the changes in the North. For many decades the South, in its percentage of popula- ton increase, Jagged far behind the North and the West. That was true because the South was fed very little by any streams of immigration. It's chief replenishment was from natural increase.
 It Is very significant, therefore, to find that during the past ten years the South has leaped sufficiently well forward to take position ahead of the North. The census figures show that the percentage of increase places the South next to that rapidly developing section comprehended in the term, ''the West" The exhibit is important because 1t tells a story that iiuCii TUT lile lutuTe or the SOuIn This one thing alone reflects the change which has occurred in the trend of imIni- grafton currents. It proves conclusively that strong stream is flowing South ward Nor is the mere matter of this flow the most favorable feature of it. The chief cause for congratulation is the character of the flow. Investigation dis closes the fact that this Southern current consists mainly of citizens of our own country. It is an instance of where en- terprising people North and West have discovered the immeasurable possibilities of the South, and are leaving some of the communities in which they have long lived in order to unite with the great good fortune of the South.
 This intermixture of Northern and Western blood with the old blood of the South is revolutionizing the conditions which once existed down there. It Is in- noculating the South with the energy and enterprise of the North. The whole sec ton is being magnetized into new life. This transformation means much for the
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

The stakes that once defined Ma son and Dixon's line are rotting out of mems minds.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Prince Henry will soon be up against the unwashable Democracy.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

It Is to be hoped the weather factory in the Northwest will not go on double turn.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Steel trust securities are advancing now that President Schwab has left Monte Carlo.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Winston Churchill will also drop into poetry next month when Scrib- ner's appears.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

One of the perennial bosses at Washington is oxnard. the beet sugar man.
The age-herald., 1902-01-23

Boston has entered upon It's second week of good sIeIghing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-17

1t seems almost certain that the
ducks change their line OF flight. avoid
ing to some extent the lines where their
danger is greatest, 1t is certain. for
instance, that Canada has better shoot
ing than Michigan in the Lake St. Clair
district, for the reason that Canada
gives six weeks or more protection and
the ducks are not frightened away by
an early hombardment. In consequence
the Kill in Michigan has declined. while
that across the river is as good as of
yore,
Likewise one section Of Wisconsin,
once famed for Its great flights, now
has scarcely a duck Yet the country
round about has not suffered CORE
Spondingly. In the SanduSky (O) shoot
ing grounds was a sfIailar example.
Formerly the law permitted duck
shooting as early a. Sept /, A num-
Der OF the clubs took advantage of the
early weeks. The Ottawa Club and
one or two others declined TO shoot
until later, with the result that when.
toward the seasons close. ducks were
growing scarce on rejshhorine pre-
serves the Ottawa men had the best of
shooting.
This was not only n good instance Of
virtue proving her own reward. saws
a writer in Outing. but goes To show
how local conditions may alter mate
rally the kill of ducks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-17

lowed Roger Darrell in the direction of
the haunted mill. he knew just where his
child had been hidden away, and had hui
ried on as fast as possible.
In common with others. Lawrence
Richmond had heard Of the widow who
occupied the old mill. but he had never
paid any attention to the gossip that was
circulated concerning her and the fact
that she never seemed TO want for any
thing so long as money Y ould buy it,
lie was enraged at the idea Of his child
being carried off in the audacious manner
she had been, and then kept so close TO
home. In his anger, he forgot that Carol
was Of age, and that the law could rot
and would not help him in the matter.
When he found himself face to face
with the mysterious widow, he saw with
some satisfaction that she evidently seem
ed disturbed by his presence, and the fact
gave him pleasure.
Yes, it is Lawrence Richmond mad
am. At last I have found you out BY
tracking young Darrell have struck the
bower to which he carried her. Do rot
| attempt to deny it. madam; my child is
here" he Numbered.
At first she had suspected that he had
recognized her, but was Immediately re-
! assured on this point by his words.
4 shall not attempt to deceive you;
Carol has been here. She is out for a
walk now, but will be back soon. when
you can see her if You wish. We have
nothing to fear from you, Lawrence Rich
mond. for the girl is Of age. and no long
er sub ct to your authority. 60 your
way or remain and see her if you Will !"
He started Mt sound Of her voice. as
though memory had given him a stab,
and yet Just then he could not compre-
bend why he should act thus.
His keen eyes seemed to search the
face of the woman, but she was 50 utter
ly changed from the one he had loved yet
sent from him. that not the faintest glim-
mer of the truth penetrated his brain.
You talk boldly, madam. Perhaps you
forget the difference in our station. You
are poor and friendless, l the rich and
powerful Lawrence Richmond, of Rich
mond Terrace. Which do you think
would have the most influence in court p
The question was cruel. but the widow
only smiled, as though ready TO meet it.
Think not your secrets are unknown
to me, Lawrence Richmond The Terrace
is mortgaged to its full value. and any
day the real owner may foreclose. In
deed, il has been & source Of wonder to
you for a year past why he has not done
50. This was one reason Why you wish
ed your daughter to marry Captain
Grant. You believed him to be wealthy
the heir to vast estates. Had you let
him know the truth on your side, he
would never have troubled you about
your daughters hand. for he believed her
to be an heiress."
Woman" sasped the old man. ''how
know you thisF supposed there was not
a soul in the world acquainted with the
facts save my lawyer and Lionel Mars
den, to whom the mortgage belongs
What witchery is this? Am | to be ruin
ed by a babbling tongue? Surely heaven
Furnishes me terribly for that mad act Of
;he past"
He almost groaned these last words,
and she knew to what they referred, for a
low exclamation fell from her lips.
(To be continued)