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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Shootinq Will be Good.

c. R. West, the popular night clerk at the St. Nicholas and N. E. Wright spent yesterday with their friend, Dr. R. S. Green at Green Valley, fifteen miles north of Birmingham While out they incIden- tally took note of game prospects.
 From the covies of quail l saw in Green Valley, the shooting in that sec tion will be good this season. said Mr. West. "rhe birds are not only plentiful, but they appear to be in good condition. The large crops this year have given them sufficient food to make them fat By Thanksgiving the shooting will be excellent. unless too many of the birds are killed before that time.
 Green Valley is one of the most pros porous sections in Jefferson county. The crops. which break all former records this year, have all been practically gathered. That part of the country is also building up very rapidly, and the people seem to be happy and contented''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
ImperiaIistic Tendency.
he Nashville Banner.

From the Nashville Banner.
 Secretary of the Treasury Shaw recent ly made a speech in Indianapolis in which he said: Congress can amend the laws under which the administration depart ments operate, but the administrative de- partments have sole authority to operate. If one coordinate branch can investigate another. independent of impeachment pro- ceedings 1t would seem at first blush that the other" He was justifying the refusal of the republican congress to investigate the charges of fraud in the postoffice de- partment on the theory that 1t lacked the authority. This is another evidence of the imperialistie tendency of the Roosevelt administration, and 1t even brought forth the ridieule of so strong a republican pa per as the New York Sun. All the cabinet portfolios or departments were created by congress and could be abolished by the same power. Congress has over and over again exercised the right to investigate, and that right was never before chal- lenged. That cabinet officer should now even suggest such a challenge shows that some advanced and dangerous ideas about the power, prerogatve and exemptions of the executive branch of government pre- vail in the political family of President Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

effort made to procure work for them. The number of Chinese in Mexico IS already large, and it is steadily ln- creasing. They accept the low wages, being accustomed to them at home, and they are glad to find one country in which they are welcome.
 The Chinese minister to Mexico re- gently advised his eountrymen to cut off their queues, to accept the customs of the country, and to prepare to re- main for hIe As they do not bring their Chinese women along, it follows that intermarriages with Mexicans will become increasingly frequent Mexico's population at present con. sists of about one-fifth white blood and four-ffths Indian blood, and the two races are blended in all sorts of proportions. There are, however considerable number of Indian des- CenudUlS WnOS6 Dloou ID
 some parts of Mexico a strain of negro blood appears. If to all this be added heavy Mongolian strain ready to intermarry with the present popula- tion. a blending of races will appear that will be simply inexplicable.
 Not only are the Chinese in Mexico slipping over the border gradually, but the presence of so many in Mexico would prove a bar to annexation if cir cumstances should ever favor 1t. The United States would certainly not rel ish the acquisition of twelve to fifteen millions of people in whom there is but a small strain of Caucasian blood. The Mexicans not only desire the Chinese to come in, but they welcome intermarriages between them and Mexican women. It is a remarkable case, presented along or at least near our own extended border. It means in the long run a large addition of Chi nese to this continent, and possibly to this country, and there is no way to prevent it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Earl Mayo in the Pilgrim.

Earl Mayo in the Pilgrim.
 THE tops of some of the big sky \Cp scrapers are broad enough to ac-
 eommodate a game of baseball, and one may often see representatives or the younger generation of roof-dweiiers induling in the delights of one, two oio- cat. For hide and seek and tag ana score of other games dear to the chliuish heart the opportunities afforded by the chimney and pipes and columns of the broad roof could not be excelled. It IS odd to see little girls giving their doil parties in midair above the busiest part of one of the busiest streets in the world Some of the roofs have hammocks ana swings and croquet grounds and all the other equipment of thorough outdoor playground.
 To the older folks, too, the roof oners as many seductive attractions as it does to the children. The women have tea here out of doors, unmindful of the hup- bub that prevails below them in Broad- way. The men smoke their evening pipes and chat with visiting friends in calm se- cluson when the pulsing life of the busy streets has ealmed to silence and the moon is hanging high above the Brooklyn bridge A deserted village is hardly more quiet than lower New York in the even- ing and night hours and the roofdweilers are far less likely to have their slumpers disturbed than are the residents or up- town streets and avenues.
 1xra 8 cloud kissing heights are janitors and su- perintendents of big buildings. There are a number of other cases where other ei'- izens have learned the advantages ol these lofty dwelling places ana nave adopted them as their homes The great square tower of the Produce exchange buildine houses several families; num- her of well known New Workers have found the Madison Square garden tower pleasant abiding place in various spots about the city others have set up Lares and Penates on the roofs, fifteen or twen- tv stories above the street. MT Osborne, a writer of prominence, has for many years held a loft in the tower of Madison Square garden, where all his best known works of fiction have been produced. Richard Le Gallienne is another author who has learned the use to which roof may be put by a literary man who re- quires quiet, and all this summer he has virtually lived upon the roof of a New York hotel. "On my roof" he says, ''I have been in the midst of the city's tivity though not of it. The roar of the streets reaches the roof dwelers as subdued note and besides one is freer of callers for man desires to visit a man very much to chamber to roof to see him." This up-to-date adaptation of the chief feature of a prehistoric civ ilization adds one more to the many unique features of modern city life
 Life on roof may not appeal to the reader as particularly attractive. It sug gests limited range of activity with pos abilities of disaster if one ventures off ones doorstep in an unguarded moment But it must be borne in mind that homes are on no ordinary rooS;. They are as level as a floor. as broad as a small farm, and are guarded by heavy copings or iron fences around the edges. They have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
FIiobts of the Boil Weevil.

The boil weevil might perhaps be carried to distant fields in linters or in cotton seed or in some other siml- lar manner, but the fact remains that it never has been so carried. US spreading thus far resembles the march of a great army that gradually gains control of country. Ihe march of the boil weevil has been from the Rio Grande towards the northeast. Its general course is to- wards the northeast, because 1t can. not fly against the wind, and the pre- vailing wind in the Gulf states in the warm months of the year is from the southwest. The southwest wind is re- sponsible for nine-tenths of the boil weevil's progress in this country.
 If the southwest wind continues to control the course of the insects they may be blown to the north of central Alabama into colder and cottonless state where their career would soon be cut short. Thus far southeastern Texas has escaped their ravages, and so has all of Louisiana below the rich Red river valley. The weevil has en- tered about nine parishes in Louisiana and by utilizing the southwest wind the pest may be kept beyond the Mis- sissippi, and gently lured northeast wardly until it runs it's course.
 There may be some selfishness in this programme, and it may be that the boil weevil will not confine itself to a march to the northeast. It may prefer diversions, but at any rate big battle against the weevil should be fought on the line of the Missis- sippi. The insect may be too numer- ous to be fought back, but the breadth of the Mississippi should be utilized, and the insect be given there the bat tie of it's life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
WORDS WITHOUT RHYME.

From the London Chronicle.
 Bulb has no rhyme Culm. cusp. re- cumb, gulf, month doth amongst, are other rhymeless words having the sound of Il as in but Few partician words in the language have this vowel sound, so common place and without dignity hence poets turn to 1t only for blood, flood, and few similar turbulent monosyllablcs They use it often, however, in forcing the accent from the antepenutimate syllable to the final, where it's unpleasant sound is concealed by the softened stress. Thus has many rhymes, such as felicitous, mys- terious, inglorious, etc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
A CORRECTION,
[ontgomerv Times.

From the Montgomery Times.
 The Age-Herald observes that "some of the residents of Montgomery are pro- testing against the erection of an ice factory and laundry" and adds: "Ice is not so valuable in the winter time, but laundry is useful all the year around Our contemporary does not state the proposition precisely. Montgomerians are not protesting agaist the erection of either an ice factory or a laundry. They want all of these enterprises that may come, but they are more or less particu- lar as to the localities in which these types of industries are planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Democrats Should Register.

Democrats of Birmingham do not seem to realize the necessity of regis tering so as to vote in the municipal primary November 21. The registra- ton books close tomorrow night, and unless democrats go to the various places and have their names register ed they will not be allowed to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A woman has worries as naturally as a cat has kittens.
 A man can always abandon one vice with ease if there is worse one to take up.
 The ice cream soda of engagements be- comes the corned beef and cabbage of matrimony.
 Some girls have nice rosy complexions without having accidents to their clothes or hearing queer stories.
 After a man has acquired large family he can't help wondering why shlpwreeked sailors complain about their experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Quiet Week at Theatres.

This week will perhaps be the quiet est at the theatres we have experienced since the present season was well be- gun," said an amusement lover yester- day. After Monday night there will be nothing at the Jefferson until the follow ing week. Of course there will be show every night, with three matnees, at the Bijou, as usual, but the Jefferson will be dark.
 Thus far Birmingham has been for tunate in enjoying some very good shows. Of course the recent engagement or Maude Adams was paramount but there have been other attractions that pleased Birmingham theatre-goers. It is remarked that we have already had several good musical comedies, and there will be many more to follow. It is a source of regret that there are not more new productions on the road this winter. great many of last years successes will come again, but the best ones will no doubt draw as large houses as they did on the occasion ot their former appearances here.
 Naturally Mansfield enthusiasts are looking forward to the coming of that masterful actor. Mr. Mansfield will be- gin his season next Monday night in Buff falo. He will play at the Jefferson theatre February 16, 1905. MT. Mansfield Is appear ing in a repertoir of his former successes. including Ivan the Terrible. Beau Brummer and The Merchant of Venice. It is too early yet to say which one of these plays he will give in Birmingham, although all of them will be acted as only Mansfield can act them However, it is to be hoped that he will play Tzar Ivan in Ivan the Terrible when he comes to Birmingham, since this part is considered one of the most impressive and powerful that he has ever interpreted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Mexico Welcomes inc Chinese

Mexico has so many laborers the pay of all is Gown to the peon basis or near it, and yet the republic wei. comes the Chinese, and even grants a concession to a steamship company to induce it to bring Chinese laborers across the Pacific direct to Mexican ports. When they arrive they are hos .pitably received and every reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

induce to cal him by his Christian name the more votes he will get. Whenever you see large body of people who refer to a certain man as Tom 'Bob' or Pat" there you will find a successful politician Of course, after a man gets to be President it is not considered dig nifed to hail him by his first name on the street but for any job less than Presi- dent the names that survive boyhood are the names that bring good luck. A poli- tician who styles himself by his initials is failure to start with.
 There is much agitation over the fact that Sunday is not as restful as it used to be. Likewise all other days in the week are not as restful as they were some fifty years ago. There was time when the good American citizen did not have to catch suburban trains, when the telegraph and the telephone, the type writer the trolley car, the elevator, the stock ticker, the cable and host of other useful inventions did not make the life of business man one mad scramble from the time e gets up to the time he goes to bed But conditions have changed now. Every day in the week is so much more strenuous than it was in the long ago that no surprise should be manifested because Sunday Is also picking up. Sun day has become the weeks great holiday in large cities. It is the only day in the week when the working classes can have a good time and all the protests of re- formers will avail but little against the craving of these people for amusement.
 Before the world is much older we may expect the emotional shirt front. There have been shirt fronts in the past that stirred up violent emotions In the breasts of the behoders, but the emotional shirt front of the future will not be "loud.' It will be the result of the combined ef forts of science and the tailor. It will express the emotions of the wearer as not even his conversation could do. His character will thus be an open book which all who run may read. The person who ventures forth in green shirt front will not necessarily be an Irishman or a citizen of New Jersey. He may wish to create the impression that his nerves are steady, that he is of a restful tempera- ment and that there is no deceit in his makeup, or he may simply be announcing to the world that he is "phule." It will be a great day when the emotional shirt front comes along to keep the emotional gown company
 It is noticeable that when a man does not know what to order in restaurant or cafe he invariably falls back on ham and eggs. Here is the dish for the mul- titude-Americas staple fare. Kingdoms may rise and fall the fame of poets and philosophers fade away, but ham and eggs will endure even unto the further most limits of time. Wherever the great American public foregathers there you will find ham and eggs in demand Like the cocktail and the constitution they fol- low the flag. Every day this popular dish increases in popularity and all the efforts of the egg trust and the meat trust have not kept it from the masses. Eons hence 1t will survive and Ham and! Eggs over. welll'' will go rattlng down the corridors of time. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
GOOD NIGHT.

By Joaquin Miller
 Well. we have. threaded through and
 through The gloaming forests, fairy isles Afoat in sun and summer smiles, As fallen stars in fields of blue; Some futile wars with subtitle love That mortal never vanquishea yet Some symphonies by angels set In wave below. in bough above. Were yours and mine; but here adieu. And if it come to pass some days That you grow weary. sad, ana you Lift up deep eyes from duty ways Of mart and moneys to the blue And pure cold waters, isle and vine And bathe you there. and then arise Refreshed by one fresh thought of mine, rest content; I kiss your eyes, kiss your hair. in my delight; I kiss my hand and say Good nishf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Now it is the "Panamanos." With "Panamanos," "Panamans," "Pana- manians," "Panamians" and "Pana- maniacs" to chose from there is no excuse for everybody not getting a name to suit him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Candidate Fairbanks is the only He has been known to ride through a state at night in Pullman car and save it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The automobile owner who goes so to get along without public sympathy. The general verdict is Served him right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The Russians have sent their Baltic fleet by two routes, so that the Japan csc cannot at one time gobble up more than half of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The strenuosity of the football cam. paign is increasing week by week, but a list of the killed and wounded can not be compiled until Thanksgiving Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
A HOT DOSE.

From the Augusta Herald.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald says that Tom Watson is the tobasco sauce of the campaign, And he is trying to make Parker swallow it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

President Roosevelt will go to work on his annual message immediately after election, and the election returns will tinge 1t one way or the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

More than 100000 gallons of whisky was burned up at Aberdeen, Scotland, the other day, and still there are high balls for everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The girls in the schools of Japan stay hours longer in order to make bandages for the soldiers at the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

A New Jersey man 95 years old has just taken unto himself a third wife. Some people never know when they get enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

It has become too cool in the con- tested state to sit around stump and hear Candidate Fairbanks talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

General Kuropatkin is said to draw an annual salary of S100,000, but no body envies him his job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Female suffragists who continually rant about the power of the ballot probably value a vote at more than $2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The combatants on the Sakhe river fought so long and we'll that they brought on u big rain storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The bluff of the Baltic fleet does not raise even a smile in Tokio. It is not even artistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Lafollette and Spooner do not speak as they pass by, and yet they are full of war ideas that demand expression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Even barbecues and OK roasts have ceased to attract the apathetic voter in the contested states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

LaTollette is the bad boy of Wiscon- sin politics at present from the stal- wart standpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Henry G. Davis was young and vigorous enough to travel 1900 miles miles during his whirlwind campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

This week Birmingham will have the next thing to a circus-a street fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

A war against pneumonia is more needed than war against wars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Indiana at any rate has ascertained that a campaign is on. Henry G. Davis and William J. Bryan wake Ihem LID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The Illinois Central is pushing out branches in several states, and Ala bama is one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The lambs are wabbling back to Wall street, where as winter is com ing on they will part with their fleeces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

The war in the Far East is leading to the birth of a majority of boy babies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Candidate Fairbanks proposes to cool off Indiana in ,ae closing days of the campaign. It's heat does not suit him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Thanksgiving is coming on apace, and so is the appetite for turkey and cranberry sauce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Pneumonia is increasing, and some of it is due to the whirlwind cam paigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
ALABAMA PRESS.


 Huntsville Herald: The latest Huntsville sensation as given out by the papers is the refusal of the chamber of commerce to pass a resolution condemning lynching. It was trifing incident that ordinarily would have attracted no attention But the outside newspapers have become so accustomed to drawing on Huntsville for copy that it seems hard for them to stop. Events here filled the papers for over month. and now that all the excitement has passed we suggest that we be let alone for awhile.
 Montgomery Journal: The republicans are playing the solid south against the solid north. They are working that racket for all it is worth. Their spellblnders fail to add why the south is solid. They don't tell their audiences that the solid south was broken in 1896. and that the sectional policy of Roosevelt has brought the white people of this section once again together.
 Dothan Siftings: At no time in the his tory of politics has the republican party been as scared as it is now. 1t doesn't feel safe with Roosevelt as dictator, and it feels a little uneasy about the speed Parker is exhibiting
 Huntsville Mercury: All Alabamians will rejoice to learn that the health of Governor Jelks continues to improve, and the wish will be universal for his early and permanent recovery. And when he returns to the capital and his home, every heart will be glad and warm well come waited to him.
 Sheffield Reaper: If this years Ala bama corn crop is a good one, next years crop should be made a bigger and better one The more necessary products our farmers grow the nearer they will come to attaining agricultural independence and prosperity, and no state is so well adapted to attain this happy condition as Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Tom Watson declines to invert in gumshoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

No communication will be puonsneo without its authors name. He)ecteo manuscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24

Cobwebs are being spun around the "big stick"