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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Acdeage Acreage Acreage

Totals .. .. .... .O7lk 3l,24s53O 2S,907,O0o
 The increase shown is 2,S41 ,53O acres or about 7R per cent, and this is probably near the truth. The in- crease in Alabama, gathered from 34S estimates, is put at 220,92O acres, or 6 per cent. There is nothing wildly unreasonable in the increase assigned to this state, but it is a question whether the increase will not be lost on account of cool droughty weather. The weather becoming warmer, but not wetter, and germation is slow, re- sulting in poor stands and a backward crop.
 There is nothing in the situation to justify the recent decline in prices. Spot cotton has allen to about thir- teen cents, but there is nothing in the crop situation to warrant an estimate of large crop Tn the entire south east the prospects are no better than they were last year at the correspond- ing date. Ia the southwest more rains have fallen. The crop as whole does not promise to be aonormally large, but the season is young, and many changes may occur. A crop of normal proportions is all that the situation promises-about a eleven-million-bale crop, and anything larger must be the outcome of more favorable weather conditions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

theme for discussion and incentive for heated indignation meetings. It appears that this species of swine is the fellow who sprawls his person. his umbrella. and his bundles all over the end of seat on the open side of a ear and re- fuses to budge for hesitating females who dislike the task of climbing ever his person in order to find a place to sit down. But the end seat hog continues te houish to an alarming extent II win be necessary to do more than talk before he can be brought to terms.
 The Picket is name to conjura with since the Brooklyn handicap was run and Irish Lad was defeated in one of the greatest races of the year. There was time not very long ago when T.o,, Dillon was on every tongue. and ,le- chesney was deifed horsehesh. but just now there is none to compare with The Picket. Moreover the money that chanSed hands on the race would perbaps bux, several palaces on the Hudson and provfd. them with buffers
 There is a man in New York who haa 8 cellulod noise and he is in mortal fear that his proboscis win catch fire and burn up or else explode. The poor man likes to smoke but he has been denied the pleas ure of cigar because he would assuredlv burn his nose off if he tried to light his weed About the only consolation he has is the knowledge that he can drink iiquor all the time and there will be no danger of h
 The public awaits it with faces moulded to smile, so that when at first 1t ap- pears the laugh will be spontaneous-a laugh that will convince the funny man that he is perpetrating something new. It is a picture referred to-a picture of a fat man in a bathing suit, broad brimmed straw hat Tapping about his ears and crab holding fondly to his toe When that picture adorns the pages of funny books there will be no further doubt that summer is really at hand.
 A man tried to win a dollar bet by drinking quart of raw whisky He came very near to losing his life, but un- fortunately stomach pump proved ef- fective, and he will have to await the ser vices of the fool-killer. Not only did he endanger his life, but the man lost his bet Being person of minute intellectual capacity, he is nc doubt greatly chagrined because he failed to accomplish what seemed to be a noteworthy achievement
 Every swindler caught these days re- marks that he cannot understand what makes people part with their money so easily. Perhaps it is the very motive that caused the swindlers to get into trouble which Is responsible for the remarkable state of affairs-a consuming desire to be- come rich quickly by getting something for nothing That seems to be a popular failing at present.
 It begins to look like the fate of the boil weevl is sealed. If the species of ant found in Guatemala fulflls the promises made by it's press agent, boll weevils will stand about much show as a 1904 air ship in a Kansas cyclone, but it is a far cry from theory to practice, and it is much easier to predict than it is to ful- fill Therefore the public will be skeptical until the Guatemalan ant really gets down to business. P. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

rom the Pennsylvania Grit
 Two New York booksellers were riding down town recently, and were reading
 shop gossip in the newspapers. A sporty looking nan sat just behind them. Now, this paper" said the first book seller turning to his friend. places The Virginians' first Mrs Wiggs' sec ond' and"-7- Gentlemen" interrupted the sporting man. eagerly "excuse me for putting in, but as I've followed this game for years l know what am saying. That dope sheet you hold Is a pure fake. There are no such horses running; take my word for it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
LETTERS TO EDITOR
A Soldiers Grave.


 To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 As I was going through a piece of woods on the farm of the Hon. I. F. Rixey few days ago. I came across d grave marked with two rough stones. On the head stone found the following name cut on it's face
 I. H. McGill. 18th Alabama, 1882
 Thinking he may still have some rela- tives living who would like to hear of the whereabouts of his grave. 1 send you this communication. thinking you would probably publish 1t. I will further say I shall be glad to answer any letters his friends may write, or if they ever come this way show them the grave. Respect fully, W. H. HAYDON. Manassas, Va. May 27. 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

The cost of turning coal into coke was 50.69 cents.
 The reports of the various mines do not vary much from the figures fur. nished by the Harpen company, and SLIT may be considered the cost of production, per ton, in Germany. Wages were reduced in 1903 nearly ten per cent, and the sum named IS the best Germany can do. The coal of the world is mined practically in the United otates, Germany and Great Britain, and the cost of production in the three countries becomes therefore a subject of wide interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
About Persons.

I H. Walton of LaFayette, sheriff of Chambers county, is in the city.
 H. A. Bishop of sylacauga is at the Hillman.
 w. H. Simmons of Coal City is stop hing at the St. Nicholas.
 F. J. Thompson of Huntsville is at the Morris.
 w. c. Pope of Montgomery is register ed at the Colonial.
 M. Marshall Morgan of Nashville is at the Hillman.
 T. l.. Jacobi of Chattanooga is at the St. Nicholas.
 s. ]. Nolan and J. T. Sanders of Alex ander City are stopping at the Morris. H. A. Passelt of Corona is at the co- lonial.
 c. F. Morris of Atlanta is stopping at the Hillman.
 Dr. w. H. Wilder returned yesterday afternoon from the convention of surgeons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
obstinacy or Determination? ?

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 How often do we speak of child al obstinate and pig -heaos, when he is merely determinedl We fail to see that what we take to be obstinacy to give ur some pet project is really courge and tenacity of purpose which will prove a successful shield in years to come when fighting the battle of life. What ter rible mistake we make then when we try to suDdue the child and, as we say, break his spirit.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
There was never yet fair woman but she made mouths in glass.
 king Lear.
Cotton Acreage Again

Latham, Alexander x Go. received 3371 replies to their inquiries concern ing the acreage of the growing crop, and they present as the net result the following table:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

If the controversy between John J. h. gals and Nicolo Gilotti becomes too hot to be compromised, a third author may have to be brought in, and the poem tagged with his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
A Birmingham Magazine.

The first issue of Advance monthly magazine for young people. published by several well known newspaper men of Bir- mingham, has made It's appearance and Is a most eredtable number. The maga- zine has an artistic cover design. while Typographical work and Illustrations are both of the first class. J. B. Babb. man- aging editor of the News, and J. R. Hor- nady, city editor of the same paper, are the editors. Phil Painter, a former news paper man of Bessemer, Is the business manager.
 The leading article in the first number of Advance Is contributed by Capt Rich mond P. Hobson, and is entitled "Ad- vance" Captain Hobson will write regu- larly for the magazine in the future Clever stories and sketches are contribut- ed by John Sparrow, J R. Hornady, sid- rey Lazarus, John Henley Jr. and oth- CTS and the magazine is illustrated by Walter Blackman. A page of humorous l drawings by this artist are exceptionally well executed In addition there is an abundance of other reading matter of interest to young people and old people who are still young.
 The purpose of Advance" say the edi- tors, lis to entertain and instruct the young" The magazine has most desir- able field to cover and a field where there is always room for new publications that are meritorious. If the standard of the first Issue is maintained in subsequent issues Advance will undoubtedly enjoy great prosperity. Already the advertising patronage is very gratifying. The edi- tors of the new magazine are experienced newspaper workers with a taste for liter ature and are well equipped to make success of their venture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
The Same Thino.

From the Chicago Journal
 MhcBristle-Have you seen Dauber $ latest color studies?
 The Critic-No: but had the delirium tremens once"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
EDITORIAL GRIEF.

Huntsville Tribune: Some cold hearted citizen in our community poisoned dog, leaving five little orphan puppies on our hands to be cared for. The poor little dog was a stray that came our way, a veritable harmless scrub, but the cold hearted creature who took her life, per haps because she wandered into his prem ises, has increased his chances for hell about five hundred per cent. According to our estimate the devil will get him by a large majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

London journalism is being American ized at rapid rate and 1t is stated that the esteemed London Times will actual ly begin to hustle for advertisements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

John L. Webster of Nebraska and Con- gressman Hit are the two willin' candi- dates for vice president The rest can be drafted. however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Kansas Is angry. She desires the world to know that John James Ingalls, wrote Opportunity" and that Funston swan the Bag-Bag river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Senator Shoot proposes to give MT. Roosevelt 10000 majority in Utah. Hur- rah for the big family!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Climatic influences, says Professor Starr, who is the successor of the Chiea- go professor, are rapidly evoluting us into Indians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Seasons come and seasons go, but Provi- dence Baer goes on forever. He affliets the east at all seasons in all years. He is perennial and of course strictly proyi- dential
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Dr. Parkhurst says he wants a safe. sane President If the doctor were a safe sane preacher his wishes would command more respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Two weeks of activity at the world S fair is warranted to put a hole in the bottom of any shoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Colonel Younghusband has at any rate passed the snow line, and is enjoying the fine Tibetan spring weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

The paragraphers prick Mars Henry Watterson, and he turns a broadslde on them occasionally. It is a stand-off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

It is stated positively that Peffer has not shorn his beard and there will be no sofa pillow stuffing forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Yazoo City announces that she will do the Baltimore act and prove herself su- perior to the mere matter of a conhagra- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Birmingham has the automobile habit so strong that the police are now on the lookout for chauffeurs who exceed the speed limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

The Dingley trusts are as prosperous in hard times as in good times. Kerosene is a money-getter at all times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

The impression created by the pattern of bathing suit depends largely on the pattern of the girl who fills it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Wisconsin is politically speaking hot, ana getting hotter every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Uncle Henri Watterson is still experi- encing the boomerang effects of his re- marks on the pert paragraph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Pennsylvania's great political "boss" is equal in many respects can be found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Two men have Opportunity by the ear, and the general public don't know which is entitled to lug off the laurel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Sheffield Reaper: We appreciate the Marshall Banners generous offer to as- sist us in abusing the thief who stole our horse, but under certain contingent cies, we assure our esteemed contem- porary, the thief will need not so much abuse as mercy, b'jinks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Handsome Window Map.

w H. Freeman of Cincinnati is just finishing a very handsome map of the Queen and Crescent route and connect ing lines on the window of the Alabama Great Southern office in the Woodward building. MT. Freeman arrived in town last Monday. week ago, and things he will have his work completed by Wednes- complete in every detail. It is traced on the pane of glass with gold leaf. which has been painted over with gold paint and will have pale green background The map is six by seven feet in area, covers thirty-nine states and was com piled from fourteen railroad folders, in addition to number of smaller maps from other sources. About 15O towns are represented.
 With its ornate border and green back ground, the new map will be sure to at tract the attention of all pedestrians on the street and is already much admired. For advertising these window maps on glass are becoming quite popular among the railroads and are numerous in the larger cities MT. Freeman makes a speciality of fancy sign painting He has painted maps In many of the large cities of the country and is a master of his craft. He considers the Birmingham map one of the best that he has yet done. on account of the vast amount of detail he has been able to utilize. The map when completed will cost annroxinataI,, SoEo As an advertisement it is very striking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

President Roosevelt will probably fore go the pleasure of doing" the Pike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

1HE enterprising town of Laredo, \H Tex, has been billed" with a
 circular bearing in large letters L..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Harmony in the Ohio democratic con Yention means solid vote for Judge Harmon Harmon and Harmony is a good war cry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Another bandit has reformed, grown rich and married. No wonder the small boy is lead astray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Port Arthurs Fourth of July promises to be full of pyrotechnics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

While we do not feel the enthusiastic regard for MT. Perdicaris that we would If he bore the classic American name of Jones or Smith, the gentleman has never tbeless fallen into the clutches of Nor rocan bandits, and as he is a natural ized American citizen, something will have to be done for his relief. The cruis- CT Brooklyn hs on the way to Tangiers and will incidentally remind the sultan that Uncle Sam is still doing business as one of the worlds powers. Ships of war have proven very effective hints in the past, so it is probable that his majesty will be prevailed upon to bestlr himself tc bring about the release of Mir Perdi- caris.
 The end seat hog continues fruitful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Former Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle is out of politics now, but he is making money without any trouble, and no doubt feels consoled for the stren- uous delights of holding office which he Is missing. MT. Carlisle has again been brought into notice by the announcement of $25,000 over which there was some controversy in the courts. Large fees have not been unknown to the former cabinet officer since he retired from poli- tics. He is making more money every day than he could ever make while work ing for Uncle sam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Newark, N. J.. makes the corkserew or the country, and it is now called the corkserew City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Harmony in the Ohio democratic con yention means solid vote for Judge Harmon. Harmon and Harmony is a good war cry.
 fazoo City announces that she will do the Baltimore act and prove herself su- perior to the mere matter of a connagra- ton.
 Another bandit has reformed grown rich and married No wonder the small boy is lead astray. Newark, N. J.. makes the corkserew Of the country, and it is now called the corkserew City.
 It is a close race between David B. Hill and Judge Parker as to which can te the silenter
 Baer's serene and supreme impotence is keeping the hard coal trust in hot water
 Joe Folk prefers gubernatorial bird in the hand to presidential bird in the bush.
 Neither MT Ingalls, nor Sig. Ggliotti secured a patent for the Opportunity idea
  Among free advertisers Lew Dockstader easily leads all the rest
  Birmingham fans see the pennant get ting closer every day.
 -------ss- me oyster is not hummer than the sage of Esopus both the rusty and the musty milk can should go.
 Dowie will soon be here with dividends of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

IL is a close race between David B. Hill and Judge Parker as to which can te the silenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Frank v. Evans and R. L. o'Neai, Jr,' are the only authorized travelling fepIe- sentatives of the Age-Herald in us CIT euiation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Baer's serene and supreme impotence is keeping the hard coal trust in hot water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Neither MT. Ingalls, nor Sig. Glglotti secured a patent for the Opportunity idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Birmingham fans see the pennant get ting closer every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Among free advertisers, Lew Dockstader easily leads all the rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

HHIs week the fair will have as a NY big attraction the newspaper poets
 and funny men of the country in convention assembled. It is expected that the air about St. Louis will fairly scintlllate with the bright sayings of these gentlemen and there will no doubt be q host Of newspaper reporters who are not clever, waiting to take down the jests of America's greatest funny men. In fact the spirit of humor will so predominate that the convention will pay pilgrimage to Mark Twalns old home at Hannibal Mo. Mark is not there now He finds the environment more delightful in Italy, but the press hnmorists and poets will visit the town that he has made famous. While they are in St. Louis everybody w i'll expect the humorists to be immensely funny and consequently 1t would not be at all surprising If the gathering is not one of the drearicst imaginable. Where everybody is expected to be so clever t is frequently the case that nobody can be clever at all.
 The Wall Street bulls and bears are experiencing sure enough hard times" these days. Lambs are perfectly safe in wandering down the classic thorough fare. for nobody has energy enough to fleece them and everybody is busy specu- lating on the future. great many clerks have been turned out of Wall street offi- ces as a result of the present stagna- ton. They feel the dull times perhaps far more than the money kings, but in the language of a well known financial writer Wall Street is in the dumps.
 Capt. William S. Tough, a dealer in horses and mules known all over the United States. is dead at Kansas City. While it was the newspaper aragraphers and not Captain Tough who made the Missouri mule famous. the captain un- doubtedly did his share for he sold many specimens In his long career of ffty-eight years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

The oyster is not hummer than the sage of Esopus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Joe Folk prefers gubernatorial bird in the hand to a presidential bird in the bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

No communication will be puonsness without its authors name. fe1ecteo manuscripts will not be returned un'ess stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
DIDN'T RECOGNIZE TIE nDopE

Dowie will soon be here with dividends of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Both the rusty and the musty milk can should gc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-18
"MOSES" TOOK
A TIMELY Bath
New sparsr Enterprise kaa'u.

EVERETT wash. July 90
Moses. the pet cat Of TOY Petit
little sau Ct NJ aud Mrs Mort fet
tIt. saved one Of hlH nine ii0ea BY "A
raee 1T af animal Intelligence a
few aaYa since When the rettit
residence caught fire Moses WaH faf
sutteu hY all ave little HuY who
maae frantic efforts to eaespe from
his mother aud rush 10 the rescue
of his pct lie Insisted that the cat
was heius burned alive and refused
To be gumflrted. but suddenly HE
tears ceased - flow aud he gave q
rfY Of HaY Moses bad aFad him
self Although a little tafdY In
aeufrYInE from the burning build
ms aud With his fur on IRE all
over. Moses knew uxaItiY what to
do about IL Like a atreak uf Tire
the cat dashed past the crowd and
leaped int a tub Of water that
stood under Tho garden faucet In
another moment With hlH HtnKed
fur hedfaEFlau aud hts Whiakera all
burned eff NaHea Waa elaapsd to
the breast 81 his little master
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-18
LITTLE HAPPENINGS

Alhert nornhaft. boltef known aa
1Itue Ffeuehy. notorious pick.
pocket. made a desperate attempt 10
escape from the chain EaaK last
Saturday afternoon at seventh ave
nue aud blanchard street It was
necessary fer Guard George Shoe
han Il fire several shots from hIa
revolver before uefuhaHt WA
brought t. haY lie succeeded IN
slInpIeE tho ahaeklsa from hia
ankles Befnhardt la setYiuE "A e.
daY sentence imposed by Police
Judge George for vagrausy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-18

Mrs Marie Irvine. wife Of Edward
Irvine OF Norman. died AZ the SCAT
lie General hospital Yesterday from
the effects Of severe burns accident
ally received at her hnme on July
10 she waa taken 70 the hospital
shortly afterwards. but after seven
daNa 81 Intense suffering she died
Tier dress caught fire while she VS.
az Work In the Kitchen nefara a.
aiatanee could arrive. she NaH fatal
Is burned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-18
cIEvEANn. o. July i8-rer

eIEVEANn. O July is=ren
persons sustained broken legs and
arms and mufe than a score Of 9th
efa we're painfully bruised a. a fe=
suit ~ the collapse Of n portion Of
the hleaehem At the bail grounds
At brighton park Yesterday after
noon None were fatally hurt The
stand had been weakened hy the
theft Of under plunlag for tifewoad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-18
Men Only. Turkish Baths soc.

.HNApNa basement Dexter Horton
ssbh eur tawt ave. aud " eahink