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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE BIRMINGHAM
 OF TODAY AND ITS PROSPECTIVE GROWTH

because 1t supplies them with the fuel ment.
 The greatest thing for Birmingham. however. is the fact that there is now an allied interest operating the great iron and steel producing plants of this dis trict. This is not yet public matter and on occasions 1t is denied. Yet it is a fact that such interests have recently been acquired in the Birmingham district as will soon lead to one general policy which will govern all the big producing plants of this section as does a general policy now govern the railroad interests of the district. In other words, a com munity of interests has been brought about which will mean more to this dis triet than anything which has occurred in many years.
 This community of interests means a protection to investors which establishes confidence that will lead to larger in vestments in the Birmingham district than the average person has dreamed of in the past.
 Not only is Birmingham growing In a substantial way, but as residence city 1t is keeping pace with the times. The work of paving Highland avenue and now progressing rapidly, and not less than ten score of handsome houses are in course of construction. There are several residences on the Southside nearing com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 If fellow likes the things his doctor won't let him eat he is probably mil lionaire.
 A woman will always admit she doesn't know as much as man if she knows d lot more.
 If men had all the money they have lost, there would be so much of it, there wouldn't be any use of 1t.
 A woman is so naturally deceptive she will talk religion with you when she is thinking dresses.
 If d girl has a dimple near the corner of her mouth what happens to her when she is alone with a fellow is her own fault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
MORE DIPLOMATIC.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 It's almost impossible" said the fussy housekeeper, ito get a servant girl these days. You've got to keep telling them what they must do and even then they won't stay"
 Well" replied the tactful one 'I only manage to keep mine by constantly tell ing them what they are respectfully re- quested to do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
REST,
By Cardinal Newman.

By Cardinal Newman. They are at rest. We may not stir the heaven of their re- pose By rude invoking voice. or prayer ad- dress In waywardness to those Who in the mountain grots of Eden lie, And hear the fourfold river as it mur- murs by. They hear it sweep. In distance down the dark and savage vale; But they at rock bed or current deep Shall never more grow pale. They hear. and meckly muse, as fain 10 know How long untired. unspent, that giant stream shall flow. And soothing sounds Blend with neighborng waters as they glide: Posted along the haunted gardens bounds, Angelic forms abide, Echoing, as words of watch. OCT lawn and grove. The verses of that hymn which seraphs chant above,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
Race in Tennessee.

"The race between ex-Gov. Robert L. Taylor and Senator Carmack for a seat in the United States Senate from Tennes- see, is very warm at the present time.' said Capt E. M. Drewry, a prominent military man of Chattanooga, last night at the Morris hotel.
 "It is q hard matter to tell who will win the race Both are strong men in the democratic party. I notice that in Br- mingham considerable interest is being taken in the result. This race has been submitted to the choice of the people and 1t promises to be one of the most in- | teresting in Tennessee politics of several years past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
Pleasant Weather.

Birmingham has certainly enjoyed ex- ceptionally pleasant weather since have been here" said the Rev. Dr. H. NJ. Wharton, the evangelist who is conduct ing a series of services at the Southside Baptist church. To-day is the first time that it has rained to amount to anything since I came, and the mercury has never dropped very far down the tube.
 "I think Birmingham wonderful city and 1 am greatly pleased with my visit here. It has done me good to meet some of the people 1 knew years ago when I conducted services here in the old Winnie Davis wigwam."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
ITH this mornings issue of The
 Age Herald, there is little in- dnsfrial revieW giving snnn

NV Age-Herald, there is little in- dustrial review giving some facts in connection with the growth of Birmingham during the past year. The facts show most remarkable growth.
 Birmingham has gone ahead faster than it's most expberant and enthusiastic citi- zen ever imagined. It's growth has been like unto the foliage of the tropics; yet 1t has been as substantial as the growth of the oak of the Alabama forest.
 It is not an exaggeration to say that more millions of dollars have been ex- pended in the development of Birming- ham within the past year than have been expended in any other city of all the south, regardless of population or size.
 Within the next year there are prospec- tive plans for the expenditure of nearly twenty millions of dollars. This may seem an extravagant statement. Yet 1t is true; and every dollar of 1t will earn a handsome income to the investors.
 There are to be new steel plants, and pipe works and furnace stacks, and en- zine and boiler works and a number of other lesser concerns. The Illinois Cen tral has bought into Birmingham, and is now building. I mean by this, it has ac- ouired it's terminal realty. It has like wise invested a bit In coal properties. Two other railroad systems are likewise figuring upon getting into the Brming- ham district They like this district De- cause it not only produces tonnage, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
Great Jefferson County.

Alabama and Wisconsin are just about thousand miles apart, and every one of those miles counts in favor of Alabama in the matter of aa ll-the-year-round climate.
 It is no hotter in Alabama in the summer months, and in the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
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 ALABAMA PRESS

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 c,entreville Press: Conner and Cunning ham will be shelved during the approach ing holidays.
 Onelika Post: A Baxter Springs, Mo- girl is named Silence. No young man may need fear pop to her. Silence always gives consent
 Gadsden Journal: Vulcan continues to lie on Red Mountain with no covering other than his obligations. However, ne is pretty we'll covered at that.
 Mobile Item: Now that President Me Curdy's resignation is in the hands of the board of trustees of his company, and that he is going what is the matter with Chauncey Depew. that he does not de- posit a like instrument with the New York governor and go also?
 Mobile Register: MT. Richard A. Me- Curdy, president of the Mutual Life ln- surance company, has resigned for the benefit of his health. Recently he cut his salary in two and expected to be able to hold on for while longer. but we infer that the operation did not benefit his health to the extent hoped for.
 Alexander City Outlook: '"rhe bank de- posits of the south now exceed SlOO0,OOo- O0O' says Secretary Wilson of the agri- cultural department. This shows that the people of Dixie are enjoying the most prosperous season in history. No doubt now remains but that the south is bound to outdistance the rest of the country. We have the resources and the climate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
pletion that would do credit to a city of several times the size of Birmingham.

pletion that would do credit to a city of several times the size of Birmingham
 Congress meets on Tuesday and we are to have many months of talk on politics and economic questions.
 Of course the proposed Roosevelt rail- road rate legislation is to be the principal topic The railroads are organized for d big fight against extending the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission, but the chances are they will be defeated Of course the bill will go through the House, probably by the first of February, on the lines outlined by the President In the Senate the real fight will occur. The chances are that the eventual outcome will be compromise measure
 A reduction in the tariff will be strongly advocated, but the indications are that no material changes will be made.
 The shipping subsidy bill will be bone of contention over which vigorous fight will occur. Sentiment however, has gradually been changing in this country on the subject of subsidies to build up merchant marine; and the chances are that bill based upon tonnage rather than speed will eventually be adopted. It will mean the re-establishment of this coun- try as a power in the worlds shipping As it is now England and Germany are pre- dominant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
Extravagance at Funerals
Burial Reformer.

From the BurlaI RefOrfnef.
 W ecannot help feeling disgusted at the frivolous and senseless extravaganza pre- vailing at the majority of burials. and it is a pity that people do not think for a moment of the folly of display at such a sad and inappropriate time. The trade combination Is not slow in pandering to an ill-tlmed exhibition of witless pride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
HENRY B. GRAY.

From the Cullman Democrat
 Hon. Henry B. Cray the only an- nounced candidate for lieutenant gov ernor, can count on North Alabama's solid vote. MT. Gray is one of Birming- hams best men. he is popular with all classes and a jolly, good fellow all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD
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at strategic points and not man was
 seen to go out between the acts.
 Boston wants to know if there are any
 honest men in the city of New York It
 Is certain that there are no suit case
 mysteries there just now
 James H. Eckles says he pites the sell
 fish wealthy. Noting our mIlionaires
 speeding about in $100O0 automobiles.
 dallying across the seas in palatial yachts,
 racing across the country in magnificent
 special trains, dwelling in palaces that
 monarch might envy and eating $50
 worth of food at lunch, we can't
 see how the selfish rich need our pity.
 Conan Doyle was paid $25,OOO for the
 serial rights of "Sir Nigel,'' his new story.
 There be those who crticise Sir Conan's
 style and workmanship but he probably
 doesn't mind, so long as the publishers
 wait for his output as a pack of hungry CUTS anticipate a bone.
 A physical instructor wandered into the sanctum of a Kentucky editor and an- nounced that he was looking for trouble. It was located in the editor. After the chloroform had been administered to the instructor and a dslocated shoulder had been put back in place he came to in a cold, practical world. Kentucky editors fight mainly with pencil and pistol but
 they can use their fists in an emergency. noted rabbi says that our public men have lost their consciences. The main dis cussion now is concerned with finding out if they ever had any to start with FAIR DECEIVER. Soon beneath the mistetoe The blushing maid will stand And then pretend she doesn't know Such stuff grows in the land. "Hammering' is a football term which is applied to a concerted action on the part of one team to cripple player on the other side whose prowess portends a victory. "Hammering'' is remarkably effective and the "hammeree" who gets off with few broken limbs may consider himself child of fortune. DOMESTIC ECONOMY IN BOSTON. Jack Spratt could eat no fat His wife could eat no lean; So just to save a butcher bill They dined upon a bean. If Vulcan were made popular by souve- mir post cards he would soon be out of debt
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
Atlanta Exposition.

| A most enthusiastic send off was given l during the past week to the movement to hold southern industrial exposition III Atlanta in 19lO," said Houstoun R. liar Hillman. "The most noted speaker at the banquet was President D. R. Francis or the Louisiana Purchase exposition What he does not know about expositions Is not worth much. He is a fine orator and
 npresses one with his thorough knowl- edge of exposition affairs. He gave At lanta every encouragement to proceed with the movement, and the plans will soon be under way and pushed to suc- cessful continuation"
 MT. Harper has occupied the unique position of press agent of the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta since it opened. Speak ing of the hotel he said:
 "A notable change in the management of the Piedmont hotel occurred Decem- Der 1 as Messrs. Harvey and Wood of Boston, took charge of 1t under long lease. They operate chain of seven hotels in the New England states, and among others the Hotel Wentworth near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. where the Japanese-Russan peace plenipotentiaries met last August. Count Witte wrote Har- vey and Wood an autograph letter of thanks. C. A. Wood of the firm will spend the winter in Atlanta in charge of the hotel. They especially wish to build up a larger patronage of Alabama people. When the great southern exposition Is held not only the Atlanta hotels but those throughout the south will be benefited"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
WHY SHE LOOKS SAD.

From the Council Grove Kan) Guard.
 Don't imagine that every sad-eyed woman you meet has loved and lost It's more likely that she loved and got him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The formal announcement of King AL Eugenia Julia Eva of England has been made The princess is well equipped with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

United States army officers In the com missary departments will be taught how to cook. Husbands, of progressive women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The woman whose testimony convicted Johann Hoch of murdering her sister has forgiven him and is now loading him with affection. That man must be a wonder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The navy is short of fighting men but the naval academy seems to be well sup piled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
Iron Report.

The iron report of Matthew Addy &, Co.,, is as follows:
 "Of course the Thanksgiving festivities cut quite a hole in the business of the week, but the iron trade has been so strenuous and times have been so exceed ingly good that those engaged in 1t well come anything that resembles a rest. AS matter of fact trade during the week has been confined to more or less small lots for quick and forward shipment Con sumption is still keeping up at high water mark, and there is no sign of abatement in this regard Consumers have not been able to accumulate iron ahead, as Is very evident from the insistent demands for more and more shipments. Prices are ex- ceedingly firm. There Is an annoying | shortage of high grade soft foundry irons for quick shipment. Low grade irons are | in better supply, but there Is nowhere on furnace yards any accumulation worth mentioning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

poet has discovered that Taft and graft rhyme, but they do not harmonlze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Mark Twain says he had no regrets on his seventieth birthday but no doubt he would have liked to be a few years younger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
WITH OTHER EDITORS.

The November issue of the Howard Col legian published by the Howard college cadets has been received. The magazine is creditable publication, neatly print ed and we'll edited Carey P. McCord is editor-in-chief and c. B. Crossland busl- ness manager. The associate editors are: F. B. Greenhill W. A. Berry W. P. Wilks, M. T. Davidson, w. Weissinger, J. F. Brock, W. A. Jenkins, w. T. Bell, Jr., J. A. Real. A. P. Longshore, Jr., M. R. Joiner. J. K. Day, A. l.. Smith, J. w. Partridge, w. Wear and J. A. Cook.
 The Chattanooga News issued a fall trade and advertising edition of twenty four pages which gave in a condensed form some idea of Chattanooga growth and prosperity. The News is one of the south's most progressive afternoon news papers.
 The Columbus Enquirer-Sun recently issued fine trade edition of forty-two pages, replete with illustrations and reading matter relating to the prosperity and growth of Columbus. The advertls- ing patronage was also liberal. The En- qurer-Sun is to be commended for set ting forth the advantages of Columbus in such an attractice and exhaustive man. ner. The issue was most creditable.
 The Coosa River News Is now issued with a comic supplement. The paper has had a remarkable growth in the past year or two and is now one of the most up-to date weekly papers in the state. In the death of Joseph H. Weatherly associate editor of the Mobile Register who died recently In Mobile, the state lost capable and lovable newspaper man. MT. Weatherly came originally from Tennessee to Mobile and was for a time editor of the Item. He later joined the staff of the Register, and while he had been with that paper only eight months at the time of his death he had won strong hold on the affections of his associates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The Boston Herald gives thanks for the treaty of Portsmouth, which most people seem to have overlooked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

1t is lucky that turkeys do not have ghosts that walk after a murder has been committed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Ten thousand gallons of Standard oil burned Thursday In Missouri and it was not burned in the lamps of the poor people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

C. M. Schwab waves aside the toga. He says he is not anxious to be the Sen ator from Nevada"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Eleven hundred convicts confined in the Western penitentiary at Pittsburgth) wit given by their comrads Thanksgiving day. One hundred armed guards stood around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Boston may abolish football. The game is not classical but 1t has been well re- ceived in Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The question of what to do with our ex- presidents has been solved. Let them alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

There is no truth in the report that the lockstep will be used in the Senate this term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Judge Parker defends the bench of New York state, as is perfectly natural for him to do, an eX-judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Senator Patterson of Colorado has been fined 5000 for contempt of court. He is not a grafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Tom L. Johnson seems to have obtained three-cent fares for Cleveland and for that he will be thanked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The football fatalities for the season numbered twenty killed and 1SS injured. Enough said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The original Mrs Wiggs" still contends that she is being pestered to death by curious persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

They will scratch for a while but you will soon get used to wearing them next your skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

The supply of silver dollars amounts to s5ss .s51,O OPS, but they are still scarce in some peoples pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Yellow fever in Havana will put crimp in the tourist travel in that direction for a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Norway Is getting used to being a king dom and King Haaken VII sleeps well O nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

O ANITA CLAUS Is in the shop Win NN dows. The Christmas spirit al- " ready prevails and from now un-
 til the happy might before" the hunt
 for gifts will be unceasing. Toys and
 dolls, books and games, jewels and bric-
 a-brac-a thousand things for Yuletide
 are to be found. It is always a pleasure
 to look at the window displays. but
 wonderland is now disclosed to view and
 it is a hard matter to coax a youngster
 out of a department store without mak-
 ing a score of promises. Letters to Santa
 Claus are being composed and the reia-
 tive sizes of stockings compared. It is now December 3.
 Among those who will not be present
 when Congress- convenes tomorrow may be mentioned Senator Burton of Kansas,
 grafter; Senator Mitchell of Oregon.
 grafter: Representatives Hermann and Williamson of Oregon, also grafters. c. D. Gibson Is gone. We are grateful for the girl he left behind him. SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR. While it's true you may be hurt By an auto car. Consolation can be had You are not the Czar. Probably no persons in the United States were more thankful last Thursday than the large number of individuals who should have spent the day In prison but instead devoted themselves to the pursuit of pleasure.
 sWomens work and its effect on men is the title of newspaper discussion. You | have noticed, no doubt, that 1t keeps some men sleek and well groomed, mores s the pity
 No, Agnes Maud, "wallop swapping | bee" Is not one that fits from flow'r to
 fow'r It Is the sporting editors way of
 designating a prize fight. AND TOMORROW. Tho the signs of feasting Have been swept away, 'Tis a. fact depressing We'll have hash today. man named Patrick McNulty is be-
 ing sued by his wife for divorce be-
 cause he spent days and nights fishing
 during their honeymoon and has been l fishing more or less ever since. NO one 1 planes MT. McNulty-Pat, if we dared | for being devotee of the rod. More luck
 to him, Where MT. McNulty made the
 mistake of his life was in getting mar 1 ried.
 Governor Joe Folk of Missouri is being charged with plagiarizing from Col. Will | liam Jennings Bryan. Plagiarism is liter l ary embezzlement and is a serious charge | to bring against a man who made his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
AVOID NARCOTICS.

AVOID NARCOTICS. When old trouble Comes to you And you're feeling Rather blue, Just remember
 That no dope Helps a fellow
 Like good Hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

T.. H. Russ. George D Britain and P. n. Pckens are the only authorized travel Ing representatives of The Age-Herald in its circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

No communication will be published without It's authors name Rejected man uscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
A WINTERS TALE.

He was a man of pleasant ways
 Who led a happy life; And summer days brought happy times To him and to his wife. Rut when the winter started up
 And frost was everywhere Twas then he was pessimist
 And oft was heard to swear.g He spent his days in hot pursuit
 Of money-that is dough- And every night he vainly tried
 To make the furnace go. He coaxed and swore and madly tore Right down the cellar stairs. The more he fused. the more and more That furnace put on airs. It wouldn't burn little bit,
 It would not heat the house; It never got its full of coal
 It would not warm a mouse. At dead of night it would go wrong
 And cause an awful fright To wifey dear who seemed to hear
 A r.--~iar out of sight. It caused him so much trouble and
 Such perturbation that He left his happy home and now
 He's living in a flat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Andy Hamilton sends his regrets and remarks that his health is more impor- tant to him than the insurance scandais' therefore he will remain in Paris To pc sure he will. He knows quite well that his health will not be improved by coming home at the present juncture. It Will De surprising if his health permits him 10 return before the insurance scandals nave become ancient history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
1Ss te!sf GsafItl e6gEel0

Entered at the Blrmingham Ala. post office as second-class matter under act Of Congress March 3. 1879
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. -f21 c street. N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

If Vulcan were made popular by souve- mir post cards he would soon be out of debt
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03
AND TOMORROW. Tho the signs of feasting Have been swept away, 'Tis a fact depressing We'll have hash today.

Governor Joe Folk of Missouri is being charged with plagiarizing from Col. Will liam Jennings Bryan. Plagiarism is liter ary embezzlement and is a serious charge to bring against man who made his reputation as reformer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-03

Centreville Press: Conner ana Cuiiii'is ham will be shelved during the approach ing holidays.