The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

17OM WATSON has come and gone. (CU It cannot be said that he came.
 he saw, he conquered, although he at least created ripple of excite ment in busy Birmingham. The fact that he was suffering from a severe cold did not prevent MT. Watson from pcying his respects in characteristic style to the i, democratic and republican candidates, but the long -whiskered boys are not par ticularly strong numerically hereabouts, and it Is doubtful if the Hon. Tom suc- ceeded in materially increasing his vote by his visit, lean and gaunt, with a mop of coarse hair waving to the breeze and his thin arms beating the heated atmos- phere of the hall MT. Watson impressed one as a fanatic on the wrong side of the fence. Watson is no fool. While he is not particularly fortunate in his exterior ap- pearance, and would never win prize at a beauty show, he has direct and forei- ble manner of speaking that carries his argument home. It is indeed a pity to see so much eloquence and energy going to waste. If Mir Watson would devote him self to the Sam Jones style of gospel
 
 successful His politicaI arguments may be interesting but the people won't be convinced.
 The campaign lie is enjoying a much needed rest. Parliamentary sage Is so closely adhered-to in the national cam paign that the campaign lie has become back number. Even when the democrats are convinced that the republicans are lying. or vice versa, nobody dares to say what he thinks It is enough to discourage Henri Watterson.
 Chicago is reported to be making war on her fat-waisted policemen, Now, wEo- ever heard of any other kind of 'cop- per?''' According to fhe generally accept ed notion a policeman is not expected to own waist The more avoirdupoise he has the better impression he creates. Policemen without that prosperous, we'll fed air which has become distinctive of the force" would be trave5ty on one of the noblest professions ever adopted by the Irish.
 Two noted visitors to this country Just now are the archbishop of Canterbury and the Rev. Charles Wagner, author of .'The Simple Life.' Perhaps the for mer is more interesting to us from spectacular viewpoint, but still the lat ter is being shown all the consideration due a man of his attachments. In Wash ington and New York both these men have been honored guests. Americans are eager to pay their respects to the highest Anglican prelate and one of the greatest philosophers of the day.
 The Chattanooga News Is a southern paper that never fails to take up the cudgels in defense of the south when her fair name is assailed by the north ern press In fact the News editorial writer works overtime to sustain the | reputation of southern folk. Whenever Leslies, Harper's or Golfers Weekly l has anything to say that is not com i plimentary to this section of the coun- try you may look for a reply in the col umns of the Chattanooga News. This is a very commendable spirit, no doubt, but is not the dignity of silence always most effective under the circumstances? | The announcement that winsome Maud | Adams will shortly appear in Birming- ham should be a subject for congratu- lation among theatregoers. This is the ! first time in the history of her career as a star that Miss Adams has come so ! far south. and the fact that she will i play one of her greatest successes, ''The Little Minister" should make her all the more welcome. It is believed by many critics that Lady Babbie in ''The Little Minister is the most charming | bit of acting that Miss Adams has ever done, Certainl.- she has not surpassed l it by her later efforts. That her en- gagement here will be real theatrical