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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
HOHENLlNDEN.
mas Campbell.

By Thomas Campbell.
 On Linden, when the sun was low. All bloodless lay the untrodden snow; And dark as winter was the flow
 Of Iser. rolling rapidly. But Linden saw another sight, When the drum beat at the dead Of night, Commanding fires of death to light
 The darkness of her scenery. By torch and trumpet fast arrayed. Each horseman drew his battle-blade; And furious every charger neighed
 To join the dreadful revelry. Then shook the hills. with thunder riven, Then rushed the steed to battle driven; And. yolleyging like the bolts of heaven
 Far flashed the red artillery. But redder still these fires shall glow On Linden's hills of purpled snow; And bloodier still shall be the flow
 Of Iser. rolling rapidly. iris morn; but scarce yon level sun Can nierce the war-cloud rolling dun' Where furious Frank and fiery Hun
 Shout mid their sulphurous. canopy. The combat deepens; on. ye brave.
 Who rush to glory or the grave! Wave. Munich, all thy banners waveI
 And charge with all thy chivairy. Few. few shall part wehere many meet; The snow shall be their winding-sheet. And every turf beneath their feet
 Shall be soldier s sepuloheri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Our conuresslonaI Veterans.

MT. Hoar, who succeeded MT. Nor Till of Vermont, held the place of the longest continuous service in the con- gross of the United States. Service in both houses is considered, provided it be continuous. MT. Hoar's successor is Senator Frye of Maine, who was first elected to the Forty-second con gress in 1870, and who has since served in congress without the loss of day. He did not, however, enter the senate until 1881, taking the seat vacated by MT. Blaine, who had been made secretary of state by President Garfield.
 The seven veteran senators are, in order: Allison, Cockrell, Morgan, Platt, Hale, Hawley and Frye. Although the seventh on the list of senators, MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Imports and Exports.

The tariff agitators on both sides of the question are discussing the growth of American exports, both claiming that their respective ideas are en- titled to credit for commercial expan- B1on
 For the twelve months ending with October there was heavy falling off of our exports of breadstuffs as com pared with the corresponding twelve months of the previous year, the amount of such falling off being $S6,- GOO. 1000, and yet the total exports of the country for the same period show a gain of $60,000,000 Any falling-off that occurred in exports was made good by our southern cotton and man. ufactures from this and other sections of the country.
 It is plainly evident from export fig ures that the south is a very potent factor in the financial affairs of this country, if not in the matter of na- tional politics. These southern states still remain the backbone of the na- tion.
 The following table shows the total value of merchandise imported into and exported from the United States in the twelve months ending with October in each year from 1893 to 1anA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

HHE city election in Birmingham Is kOp a thing of the past. The ma
 chine" has again been smashed. It has been smashed many times before in Birmingham. but another machine Is quickly builded and 1t is usually the other fellows machine. The fellow who smashes one soon wants one himself It was only few years ago when Mel Dren- nen made his contest for mayor on an anti-machine platform. This time he and his friends constituted the machine and 1t was smashed by George Ward, who made a noble effort two years ago. and a successful one this time. Georges persistency won.
 Machines are not always, however, as ugly as they are painted. Mayor Dren- nen may be bold, bad man, though he is good looking. always appears clean, and is invariably good-natured, and l have never seen him do anything very bad; Aut do know of much good he and his machine have done, which hope future Mayor Ward and the machine which he must of necessity, construct will continue. refer to street and side walk paving. and the beautifying Of Bir- mingham Drennen has done all sorts of good work in this respect, but his work Is merely the beginning. He has shown that 1t can be done-that the kick CTS must stand aside when they sec honest improvement going ahead. For every mile of paved streets that Bir- mingham has today 1t will need ten in two years. It Is up to prospective Mayor Ward to push 1t along-to shove Birming- ham rather than grow up with 1t. It takes nerve, but George has shown that he has that; and hope before his admin istration ends that he may be able to travel over the streets of Birmingham on roller skates rather than gallop through the mud-holes and gullies on that arch neclked Arabian steed which has played such a conspicuous part in making him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Jefferson Davis Monument.

After many unavoidable delays and many changes in the site a fitting mon ument to Jefferson Davis Is at last to be erected ir Richmond" said an ex- confederate who recently visited the whilom capital of the confederacy.
 ''The corner stone of splendid mon ument is to be laid some time next year. Various sites were selected but 1t has been finally decided to erect the monu- ment in what is known ss Lee district a few blocks west of the equestrian statue of Robert E. Lee. The Davis monument will consist of & colonade of thirteen columes representinf the thir- teen states that seeded. Against each column will rest shield appropriate ly inscribed. There will be shield also for Maryland. but no column as Mary land did not really join the confederacy. Within the colonade will stand an heroic statue of MT. Davis.
 Valentine will bo the Sculptor and no artist could have been chosen that woulo have been able to produce grander work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
MULES BETTER THAN AUTOS.

From the Kansas City Journal
 A Missouri paper says: "Our advice to Missouri is, don't buy automobiles; buy
 mules." This blast of wisdom is based upon a prediction of government author ities that next year picked mules will be worth $230 and draft mules will be in demand at $20O each. The mule has become a social and economic necessity. As one enthusiastic writer puts 1t, 'The mule Is fittest, hence it is bound to sur vive. Long after the last human being has been kicked off the face of the earth by the tentative, prehensile flipper of a Missouri mule. that staunch animal will roam and bray through the hills and continue to command the top of the mar kat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD
Ae3R.s1e-

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Is so full of Ideas that she could keep corps of Washing ton stenographers busy six days in the week. She has recently confessed that she is living a compound life, ant there is none to deny the statement. In addition to being passionate poetess, Mrs. Will COX also considers herself called upon to direct the world In the way 1t should go, and one of her latest reform ventures is in favor of ill-treated horses. It will be remembered that Mrs. Wilcox created a sensation at the St. Louis fair. The crush to see her was such that she came near to being mobbed. so great Is her prestige in the land It is to be regretted that Mrs. Wilcox is forced to live at such pressure, but she no doubt finds tha business of high priestess of the muses and advance agent of the millennium quite profitable.
 A great many people have figured up what it costs them to spend week or ten days at the St. Louis fair. Some of them have made very heavy expenditures in short visit, and others have been more moderate. but Prince Fushimi will probably remember the fair for many day. In addition to the expense account that a royal visitor Is expected to build up, the prince left behind him s5000 worth of jewelry that was extracted from his apartments and has gone glimmering. It was a mean trick to rob gentleman who has proven a gracious dispenser of gifts, but the prince may rest assured that 1t is not representative American citizen who now has his jewels. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
THE NEW JAPAN.
People Would Rather Grow Trees for
 Blossoms Than Fruit.

From the Pilgrim.
 When Japan closed her doors to the outside world 250 years ago, the stigma moved and the agricultural industry was raised to the dignity of profession. This was done in order to induce many per- sons to cultivate the soil, as 1t was neces- sary to raise sufficiently large crops to sustain the life of 440O0, 900 persons.
 Very little meat was consumed, owing to the religion of the Japanese, and their staple articles of diet. therefore, are the products of the soil. Cows are very seldom seen in Japan; consequently milk. butter and cream are also missing. There is, moreover, a strange dearth of fruit. Japan is celebrated for It's cherry and plum blossoms, but it is not always un- derstood in the Occident that these trees only bloom-they never bear fruit
 l recently met Japanese gentleman who told me of an experience he had when he first went to America. When out dining one day he was helped to some preserved cherries. Not knowing what kind of fruit it was, he inquired the name or his hostess. She looked at him in surprise, and said: You're making fun of us. The guests did not under stand English very well, and he repeated; What a funny name!' It afterwards transpired that the lady had read and heard so much of the cherry blossoms or Japan that she thought her guest was joking when he made inquiry concerning the fruit.
 The Japanese are, perhaps, the only people in the world who sacrifice appetite to love of beauty. Doubtless their na- tional religion, Shinto, has done much for them in this respect, for 1t teaches wor- ship of nature. and the Japanese would much rather cultivate trees for their beauty than for their fruit.
 A tidal wave of progress has swept over Japan during the last thirty years that has surprised the whole civilized world. When she awoke from her long sleep. less than forty years ago, she found, like Rip Van Wrinkle of old, the world so changed that she scarcely recog- nized 1t.
 The Occiden. has made such tremen- dous advance in art, literature, science, agriculture end commerce that she saw she must either throw off her lethargy and conservation or else forever abandon the idea of taking her stand among the progressive nations of the world. For tunately for her welfare she decided on the former course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

From the New York Press.
 Reform tastes very bitter on your own tongue.
 good way to make the furnace burn is to put some bottles of beer on 1t to keep cool.
 A woman will follow a man to the devil more often than he will follow her to heaven.
 The more a girls hair will curl with out irons the less she worries about what people wear in heaven.
 For the life of her a woman couldn't decide whether she'd rather have her figure thinner than 1t looks or look thin ner than 1t is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
About Persons.

pr. Shirley Bragg, physician inspector for the state convict board, is at the Metropolitan.
 G. M. Lewis of Sylacauga is at the Hillman.
 c. A. Mills of Nashville is at the Hill man.
 W. R. Conley of Montgomery Is at the St. Nicholas.
 c. R. Gilbert of Washington, D. C.. is at the St. Nicholas.
 Ben T. Noble of Montgomery Is at the Morris.
 L. s. Gray of Selma is at the Morris. J. s. Oliver of Montgomery is at the Morris.
 s. S. Blackburn of New York Is at the Colonial.
 A. B. Brown of Talladega is at the Metropolitan.
 c. T. Weldon of wilsonville is at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Likes DetectIve storIes.

'For some weeks the people who come down town on an early Highland car have been very much interested in a certain man who rides with us every morning" said Sidney Lazarus last night
 This gentleman gets on the car, takes a seat and immediately takes a copy of Nick Carter from his pocket and loses himself in It. The regular passengers have learned, as rule, to look for each other. and pleasant good morning greets each one of us as we step in the door, Not so, however. with our acquaintance with a fascination for detective literature. He has never spoken to any one on the car, has never noticed any one in 1t, and seems to ignore the existence of every one around him. Naturally the other pas sengers have remarked this, and when he gets on every one watches to see him reach Into his pocket for the 'Doings of Mir. Carter Well, yesterday morning he came into the car as usual, took out his story and started to read. As he did so, young man who works in a hardware store on South Twentieth street leaned over to me and said: That fellow Is the 
 to any one, never offers an opinion on any subject and wouldn't even talk poll tics last week. I've made up my mind to hear the tone of his voice and want you to help me in my scheme. Let's start conversation about Frank Duncan I'll say I believe he is innocent and you say he Is guilty Of course agreed.
 We had hardly started our argument before the admirer of Nicholas Carter woke up. He damned his booklet back Into his pocket, turned around. looked at us a moment and said: You two young fel-
 ows don't know what you are talking about What do you know about the tricks, habits or lives of crooks? Why. you wouldn't know a clue if you found one. am an amateur detective and know what I am talking about. Let me ex- plln a few things to you
 When I left the car at Avenue E he was still talking about murders and rob- berries. They say everybody has a hobby, and guess he had found his. It's strange how many different kind of people we meet in our everyday llfe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Unnecessary Haste.

Tt is amusing to study the types or human nature that come under ones ob- servation on a railroad journey" re- marked a gentleman who goes about the country considerably. Tn days run the observant person sees scores of inter esting passengers. and is frequently amused at the ludicrous happenings in- variably incident to a railroad trip through ths country.
 First and always Is the passeneger who is afraid of getting left He man ages to jost1e you against the entrance gate or the car, with his canvas 'tele- scope step on your feet and thrust that ubiquitous cotton umbrella dangerously near your orbits, in haste to enter the train that likely will not leave for several minutes. Apologies are made, often pro- fusely-painfully so-but still your foot aches. The same procedure is taken when the exit is made The person who has been about much can invariably io- cate his untraveled brother by his train manners.
 T was highly amused by display of this needless anxiety the other day. On board the train was man and his wife, who had to secure tickets at the station we were approaching. and continue the Journey on the same train. Despite the assurance given by the conductor that he would have sufficient time to get tickets. the gentleman was very nervous over the outcome. He asked me if I thought he would be able to get tickets and enter the train before time of departure. told him l intended getting breakfast and thought he ought to secure tickets in the fifteen minutes stop. We'll sir, I think that man was perfectly miserable over the thought of being left. It so hap pened several trains were in the station and it was necessary to go across them or walk some distance around. But my fellow passenger did not take any un- necessary chances. He bounced across those trains, over the entrance platform of course, at a Lou Dillon pace, pur- chased tickets and rushed back at the same wild speed and was beside his anx- ious wife in about three minutes.
 ''They congratulated each other over the tickets and then waited twelve min utes for the train to leave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Honor tc Parker.

From the Coosa River News.
 Democratic ingrates are polking fun at that courtly gentleman and self-sacrific- Ing statesman, Judge Alton B, Parker on account of his alleged defeat. No man conversant with politics expected the democratic party to win this trip-though partisan epileptics did-and the Hon. AL ton B. Parker's personal sacrifice was one of the sublimest acts of noble self abnegation for principle and duty in the annals of American politics. Honor to Alton B. Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT AFFAIRS IN
 BIRMINGHAM AND SO1E OTHER MATTERS

really is. If he does, he will undnnbt- edly change his policy. because whatever else we may say of Roosevelt we all ad- init that he is honest and conscientious a man of great ability. splendid courage and full of action. He has really proven himself to be the shrewdest politician this country has ever produced The public admire him for his courage and nerve in doing what he conceives to be right. In many respects he Is a great man, and he should have the full CO., operation of the south as it was given to his predecessor, the lamented McKin- ley.
 The French newspapers are making much ado about the attitude of the American people and newspapers in their favoritism to Japan in the Russian Japanese war. They declare the Amer ican attitude to be one of pure selfish ness.
 As matter of fact, there have been close trade relations between the United States and Japan for many years, and the Japanese are striving to throw open all of the far east to the worlds trade. while Russia would hold it all for her. self. The Japs are more progressive. They have shown themselves better sol- diers and better sailors. They are in the midst, however, of the crisis of the war at the present time. They must take Port Arthur within the next three months or they can never get it; and until they take Port Arthur they are not in posi- tion to make terms with Russia.
 Anyone can crlticise but 1t does seem that Birmingham has it's full share of the morbidly curious. That two thou sand people should hang around the jail enclosure eager to get in to see the hang ing of white criminal is amazing. Had the hanging been public how many would have been there?
 le3G71rs,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

The first woman lawyer to be ad- mitted to the bar in Alabama lives in Gadsden, and if she does not become a matron before she gets to be judge it will be surprising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Needs a Rest.

From the Jasper Mountain Eagle.
 Alabama should take a two years abso- lute rest from politics. The fellow who attempts to boost himself for office in the state during the time should be "set down on hard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

A great many hotels do not hold themselves responsible for the laun- dry of their guests. The guests are expected to keep themselves clean without being told.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Republicans to Blame.

From the Ozark Southern Star.
 It is now claimed by some that Tam many was the cause of democratic de- feat. No use to try to lay 1t off on any thing but the republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Delayed News.

From the Huntsville News.
 Some of the Alabama republicans who lost their official heads some time ago must think the newspapers were mighty long finding out that Roosevelt was go- ing to fire McKinley's appointees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
ALABAMA PRESS.
Truly Unfortunate.

From the Montgomery Advertiser,
 A western editor referred to an elope- ment as ''an unfortunate runaway acci- dent" and when the bride let him up he was convinced that the heading was cor rect so far as he was concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

The democratic congressman will play a prominent part in the social life of Washington when congress con venes. They will have plenty of time for relaxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
Not a Precedent.

From the Eufaula Times.
 A New York man hanged himself be- cause supper was late. This is not men, tioned as precedent to be considered with any degree of seriousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Pierpont Morgan has just had his face copyrighted. He is probably afraid that his countenance will grace the pages of magazine as an example of before and after taking"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

There is a strike in Buenos Ayres. A concession demanded by the strikers Is two hours for lunch. The next time they strike they will demand the lunch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

About 2000 men were deemed neces- sary to guard President Roosevelt at St. Louis. The country is not taking any risks of Fairbanks being Presi- don't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Dr. Parkhurst speaks of President Roosevelt as, a good man "if' there were not several things radically wrong with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
WARM CAMPAIGN,

From the Augusta Herald.
 Birmingham had such hot municipal campaign that Editor Barrett thought he was in Augusta once more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

A New Jersey man smoked gift cigar, and is now reported to be dy- ing. One should never put a gift cigar in. his mouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

A New York woman pursued her husband three years before she caught him. What she said when the chase was ended is not reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

The pursuit of beauty is more ex' citing than a horse race and more expensive than trading with the book makers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

If the Filipinos behave themselves and go to school they may all be Pull man porters and head walters some day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Fairbanks Is hard worker, but he has never. worked hard enough to wilt his collar. Fairbanks Is not that kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27
THE SKY.

From the Richmond News-Leader
 There Is an opening for a skyscraper in Birmingham. says the Age-Herald. The sky? [.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

A mechanical cotton picker stands very poor show with a plantation ne gro who sings at his work,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

New York is reported to be losing interest in "Parsifal." Maybe there Is no more money to pay for seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Judging from the size of Kuroh's family, that distinguished Jap does not believe in race suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Prince Fushimi parted with $5OoO worth of jewels at the fair that he did not intend to give away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Judge Parker was probably thankful that the republican landslide did not hurt his law practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Miss Alice Roosevelt attracted more attention than the horses at the New York horse show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

John D. Rockefeller is still willing to trade a few million dollars for a lock of hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

It Is believed that Harry Lehr's Thanksgiving dinner was the conven- tional affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

President Roosevelt will probably do all the talking and let the cabinet rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

A sure way to acquire curves is to stop work and eat most of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

The football heroes and turkeys sui fered most on Thanksgiving Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Birmingham is always willing to crowd in a few more skyscrapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Thomas w. Lawson can start in as novelist any day he feels like 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Friday was another busy day for the undertakers of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

George B. Ward tried again, and now he is to be the next mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

The Subway is filled with bacilli and advertisements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

George B. Cortelyou is the country's prize stenographer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

The pepsin tablet market was active Friday, with a good demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Mules are getting to be almost as valuable as automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-27

Czar Nicholas has a chance to show what he thinks of reform.