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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

IN HAT little world we live in
W. and how sn,l futile are the :, works
time and attention. Here, there and
everywhere we see little men and women
scurrying about, intent on their small ar
fairs. They run in and out of their
little houses, board little trolley cars.
ride In little carriages or in little putting
automobiles that appear terrifying some
times to these little people. What les
son 1t Is to stand on height, above the
turmoil where the sky is clear and the air
is pure-to rest on an elevation where
you will be removed from terrestrial strife
and look down upon the swarm of human
ants who rush to and frol In some little
hall there is an assembly OF little people
who storm and shout, chatter and ges-
ticulate as if the whole future of the uni
verse depended upon the result of their
meeting Perhaps they are electing a dele
gate to some political convention or more
probably they are calling a strike that
will throw a city into an uproar and cal
out hundreds of little officers to brandish
their little clubs and dodge little brick g.
bats.
We see little people scratching the earth
with little tools. building with little
saws and hammers holding up quaint
little shelters over their heads which
they call umbrellas, to protect them
selves from the sunshine and the rain
Little trains run puffingly along, but *
they should be wrecked straightway there
ensues a great commotion among the lit
| tie people who are torn and mangled as
ants are crushed beneath the tread of a
heavy foot. There are little factories of
many kinds, sending up clouds of smoke
to the heavens, little ships sail over the
seas and little animals are driven about
by these superior little men.
Maybe there is a war. Away in some
corner of the globe armies of little SOL
diers push each other backward and for
ward, Staying each other pitilessly and
shedding quantities of blood. To them
the sublmity of a million years is moth
ing. They think the worlds events are
directed by their puny efforts and they
struggle furiously, oblivlous of the great
universe which goes on regardless OF
which side wins the battle. They may be
making history on this little earth, but
what matters the disposition of nations
to those silent spheres which revolve IL.
! the heavens ceaselessly, hoary with an
age we reckon not of and overshadowing
the speck of earth which we call our
own?
Removed from the petty schemes. the
small trickeries, the little follies and
foibles that sway the masses, one is over
powered by the insignficance of it all A
majority of human beings are but units
Some attain to fame and others become
great with a power that maynap con-
vulses nations. but how quickly are they
gone and how soon forgotten Yet, to
every one of these little beings his small
affairs are momentous. He is happy or
morose as the world wass 70 please or
displease him. and is SO intent upon
his little schemes that he forgets to look
about him; forgets to note the vastness
with which he is surrounded. the ignor-
ance In which he Is enveloped and the
helplessness which makes him a puppet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
Sounds Foolish.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
Admiral Togo evidently meant what he
said when he sent word to the Mlkado
that the naval victory of the sea of Japan
was due to the brilliant virtue of your
majesty and to the protection of the spir-
its of your imperial ancestors. and not
to the action of any human being" But
somehow, we wish he hadn't said it. 1t
snnnds SO foolish.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
COMPARISONS MADE OF
WORLDS GREAT CITIES

parison with the population is accounted
for by the enormous space taken up by
the imperial palaces and gardens. Ths
area of Boston is $4,000 acres, of which
23Os are common open spaces and 126 acres
ponds and rivers. Boston is reaching gu,
for the suburbs within a radius of ten
miles of her city hall, which would give
her population of about 1850, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
They that daily nicely with wofos'
May quickly make them wanton'
Twelfth Night.
Eirminuham's Varied interests.

One of the most striking features OF
Secretary Babb's annual report to the
Birmingham Commercial club, which
was published in yesterdays Age
Herald. and was mentioned editorially
in the same issue. is its diversity. 1t
shows that Birmingham is not only
advancing rapidly as a great coal anu
iron center and a manufacturing CITY,
hut that we are not to be dependent
upon any special interest for our pros
perity.
In the list of charters granted to
new corporations are found a variety
of enterprises, with capital stock run
ming from $4,000 to $100O,OOO and in
Guiding many lines of business. There
were one hundred and forty-fye such
charters granted during the year ana
the total capitalization of the concerns
enumerated amounted to S5,S7l GOO.
glance over the last will show that
every branch of trade is sharing IN
Birmingham's growth and that TINS
district is attracting scores OF invest
ors who are not interested in coal and
iron DEVELOPMENT. II is a mistake to
assume that Birmingham is altogether
coal, iron and steel center, for the
towns commercial interests are be-
coming broader every day.
In spite of depressed conditions al
ready noted and the disastrous slump
in real estate which followed the col
lapse of the boom in 1892, the value
of Birmingham real estate has been
gradually regaining its former level,
and during the past year the real
estate business has been flourishing.
There is demand for land and de-
mand for homes. Instead of coming
here to spend a few months and go
elsewhere, practice that has in the
past made Birmingham's population
shifting and unsettled, the people are
showing their confidence in the towns
stability by settling down to live here
and prosper with the district.
as an evidence of this fact note the
number OF new houses erected in the
Birmingham district during the past
year. A total of 27S5 houses were
built during the year, and in addition
to these the manufacturing corpora
tions erected $50 houses for the occu-
paIey of their employees; and 200
houses were put up in the neighbor-
hood of the communities forming the
Birmingham district. but not enumer-
ated in the published list.
Although there was a decrease in
the number of cars handled by the
railroads. Secretary Babb estimates
that the iron tonnage for the year in
creased per cent. The activity of
the railroads was also shown in the
amount of new trackage built, includ-
ing main lines, spurs and sidetracks.
Birmingham is also becoming a
convention city" When the magnif-
cent new hotel shall have been erected
on Fourth avenue this city will be
made one Oh the most desirable places
fol Ahoding conventions in the entire
sol \.
T. we is much to crafty the people
of Bi. bingham in the report of Mr.
Babb, but no feature of that report
gives stronger evidence of Birmng-
hams substantial progress than the
diversity of business and manufacture
Ing enterprises being attracted to this
district. There is room here for all
who wish to come, and opportunity is
knocking on the door.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
ALABAMA PRESS
One for Hoch.

From the Mobile Register.
A Kentucky woman, aged 3s years, Is
credited with having buried nine nus
bands and now sits disconsolate in the
drapery of widowhood waiting for the
tenth victim. Its pity that Johann
Hoch has other engagements in the near
future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The exodus of Washington officials will
take place about June 20, when President
Roosevelt departs for Oyster Bay. After
that it will be hard to keep awake in the
national capital
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
New Officer for CAUCASUS.

ST. Petersburg, June IAN imperial
ukase issued today, creates the post OF
chief of police of the Caucasus and al
lows $4,000 per annum for secret police
PURPOSES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Nan Patterson has given up her tour
and has returned to her home in WASH
ington. The public would not stand for
her first performance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
1t is announced that Charley Mitchell!
and John L. Sullivan have signed articles
to meet next fall. At whose bar has not
been stated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

New Workers. regret they can not go to
the Lewis and Clark exposition for the
weekend. They do nothing now that is
nc first cousin to a weekend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The Emperor William may soon be
grandfather. The War Lord of the world
is growing old, and yet he has never
heard a hostile shot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The Duchess Cecilia, who is to be the
next empress of Germany is training for
the post. She recently tried on seventy
gowns in six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
WHERE PEARY is WISE.

From the Pittsburg Post
Peary shows his wisdom in starting for
the North Pole in July. He will miss
the hot weather of August.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
oyama Next.

From the Huntsville Tribune.
AS the naval battle is over, we are all
patiently waiting the action of oyama.
He's next.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Il man the end of eyolutionF asks an
esteemed contemporary. Ask Mae Woods
We prefer something easier and more
soothing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
Needed In Gadsder

From the Gadsden Times-News.
Gadsden needs a dog catcher and dog
killer. as well as a fool killer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
> MATTERS OF THE WORL[

in the hands of an unseen. inexplikable
power-the power that rules and creates
and shapes human destinies He is intent
on his petty affairs and he does not
pause to consider that it will all be Vie
same two hundred years hence.
After all this fevered scurrying about,
the little struggles, the little achieve
ments and the little failures-after the
rout is ended and old age comes on, bring
ing weakness and senility. what then?
Each little creature must endure the
common fate. He is put in little box
and sleeps in a little grave, beneath a
little mound of earth
Those who have seen the Portland fair
and have written to the newspapers about
1t agree that the show Is well WORTH
seeing and is the prettiest exposi-
ton that has yet been held in sAs
United States. The secret of its beauty
no doubt lies in the fact that no attempt
was made to create a huge display. tbs
LEWIS and Clark centennial is not a very
large exposition and art has not been
sacrificed 10 dimensions.
Now that the hold-up industry is -four
ishing in the Birmingham district, resi-
dents of many Alabama towns are con-
graduating themselves on being away
from such a wicked place. Yet Birming-
ham Is the quietest, most harmless look
ing town after dark that a person would
care to see. The streets are almost de-
serted by II o'clock apparent peace
reigns everywhere and stranger would
swear that a law-abiding population is
sound asleep. Yet while he is marveling
at the virtue of the town he is waylaid.
The job is done swiftly, silently nd Of
fectively, leaving him under the impress
sion that he has been separated from his
valuables.
An Oregon paper goes so far as to ig-
more every one of our present literary
lights, including William Dean Howes
and Henry James, while bewailing the
fate that denies us such writer's as Dick
ems, Thackeray and Scott. Such pes
simism is excusable. probably, but is
enough to injure the feelings of many
hundred authors who are doing busi-
ness today Messrs Howells and ZINES
ldDor under the impression tnat they
know thing or two about the craft;
therefore they will hardly agree with the
Portland critic that all the great literary
men are dead.
THE GALLERY GODS DELIGHT
A villain who is very bold
And does most wicked things;
A fair-haired girl who is SO good
She needs a pair of wings;
A hero who is on the square,
Is strong and very bold;
Who hates the villain roundly and
Loves honor more than gold;
A woman who is dressed in red
And has a big red hat
Which just contrives to shade her face
A handsome face at that;
A lot of thrills and shooting and
murder now and then;
A tool who is surrounded in
foul and noisome den;
A lot of shrie1s and tears and woe,
A lot of sobs and signs;
Some music that is soft and low
just when the maiden dies;
A fire, a flood, a wild escape
Oh critics, spare the hammer!-
lis thus we have a sample of
bowling "melodrammer."
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Nebogatoff had better stay In Japan
until the end of the war, when ms YER
sion of the battle may gain hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Vice President Fairbanks is in chicago
whore he will keep in the eye OF the peo-
pie by delivering an address today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Mr.. Bonaparte should keep his weather
eye on the opening Warrior II ne wants
coaling facilities for his fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
Automobile Clubs Smoker.

1--WE had a most Interesting meeting of
the Automobile club this evening" said
member of the club last night at the
close of the monthly smoker given at
the rooms of the Commercial club
1.-THE feature of the meeting was the
paper read by DIR. Dedman on Diseases
of the Automobile DIR. Dedman's adj
dress made almost human the subject he
was talking about, and the points of his
paper will be helpful to all members of
the club.
1.-THE principal purpose of the club and
OF its meetings is to improve the roads
in the Birmingham district. We need bet
tee roads, and l am glad TO say, are get
tins them. We can, l think, do the COM
mrnty no more enduring service than by
joining in the crusade for good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Shea spent two hours in jail IL he
could be kept there two months the STRIKE
situation in Chicago might be improved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Maryland sent a wellington to the Sen
ate, and now she has furnished a Bona
parte for the cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The President said nothing about rebates
when he accepted Secretary Morton's
resignation. but nevertheless rebates
did IT,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The Japs propose to COLOMBO Cuba,
where our exclusion or restriction laws
DO not apply.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

she Fricl committee did not whitewash
the Equitable management 1t tore down
the screens instead
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The President will get busy in the fall
season. A southern trip followed by an
extra session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Paul Morton is simply moving out of the
range of Congress, criticism and the In
terstate commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

When magnates fall out-in the Equi-
table-the policy holders get the truth, II
not their dues.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Mr.. Bonaparte knows good deal about
everything except naval affairs and prac-
teal politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The informed Russian ships will at least
have the satisfaction of knowing that
they are safe from the Japs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

1t is now Oyama's time at the bat. The
chances are that he Will not make
home run.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

About the only safe way to hold
meeting in Russia is to hire n boat ana
get out of sight of land
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The Trail at Portland Is just like the
Pike at st. Louis. Only the name Is
changed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
About Persons.

j A. Mcconnell of York, Ala, is In
the city.
Lee CantreI of Boston is at the Nor
ris.
George f. Mason of Columbiana was
in Birmingham yesterday.
w, 7, Turney of Admission Is registered
at the Morris.
G. b, Wright of Tuscaloosa spent yes
terday in the city.
j. H. Rush of Hattiesburg, Miss, Is reg
istered at the Morris
n L. Drewry of Admission was here
yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

birmingham Barons are doing them
selves proud, but there is still room al
the top.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The Spanish King is having about as
good a time as a King can expect to
have.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Salt on the tail of the dove of peace
has little effect. The indemnity is what
counts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The Japs say Rojestvensky did not
expect Togo to pay him morning call.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The President said nothlnk ABOUT repa'es
when he accepted Secretary Mortons
resignation, but nevertheless rebates
did it,
Shea spent two hours in jail. III ne
could be kept there two months the strike
situation in Chicago might be improved.
Nebogatoff had better stay in Japan
until the end of the war, when his YER
sion of the battle may gain hearing
Vice President Fairbanks is in Chicago,
whore he will keep in the eye of the peo-
pie by delivering an address today
-.s------
Mr.. Bonaparte should keep his weather
eye on the opening Warrior if he wants
coallng facilities for his fleet.
The informed Russian ships will at least
have the satisfaction of knowing that
they are safe from the Japs.
-s----
About the only safe way to hold a
meeting in Russia is to hire boat and
get out of sight of land.
Maryland sent a wellington to the Sem
ate, and now she has furnished a Bona
parte for the cabinet
-.s---
Paul Morton is simply moving out of the
range of Congress, criticism and the in
terstate commission
-----.-.---.---
J'he Frck committee did not whitewash
the Equitable management. 1t tore down
the screens instead
When magnates fall out-in the Equi-
table-the policy holders get the truth, II
not their dues
The President will get busy in the fall
season. A southern trip followed by an
extra session.
The Japs propose to COLOMBO Cuba
where our exclusion or restriction laws
DO not apply.
--.s.---------
Mr.. Bonaparte knows good deal about
everything except naval affairs and prac-
teal politics.
1t is now Oyama's time at the bat. The
chances are that he will not make
home run.
The Trail at Portland is Just like the
Pike at st. Louis. Only the name is
changed.
-s.--------
Birmingham's Barons are doing them
selves proud, but there is still room al
the top.
Salt on the tail of the dove of peace
has little effect. The indemnity is what
counts.
The Spanish King is having about as
good a time as King can expect to
have.
-ss--
The Japs say Rojestvensky did not
expect Togo to pay him morning call
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi Is
improving his reputation every day.
Togo and Rojestvensky played Alphon-
so and CASTOR in broken English.
-----~---
Frenzied finance is bad enough, but
Equitable finance is even worse.
-..--
Mr. Bonaparte will carry into the cab
met a new stock of stories.
Japan prefers to conduct war without
consulting newspaper men.
Coal at summer prices is offered. Why
not ice at winter figures?
The time is coming when clothes will
not be appreciated
Nebogatoff is in the hands of his friends.
the Japanese
The torpedo boat is better than the ilSon
il, war.
No wonder the navy is unpopular in
Russial
The Japs seem to be regular boil wee
wills.
-s.- ------
"PLACEy NOT NAMED.
r,,o,,, +la Cincfnnoti Ennuirer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Enetered at the Birmingham, Ala pose.
office as second-class matter uhuei "es
of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Governor vardaman of Mississippi is
improving his reputation every day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07
"PIACEy NOT NAMED.

The Japs seem to be regular boil we,
wills
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Togo and Rojestvensky played Alphon
so and CASTOR in broken English.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Frenzied finance is bad enough, but
Equitable finance is even worse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Washington Bureau Age-Herald' l4zi
street y. ".
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Mr.. Bonaparte will carry into the cab
met a new stock of stories.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Nebogatoff is in the hands of his friends
the Japanese.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

The time is coming when clothes will
not be appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-07

Coal at summer prices is offered. Why
not ice at winter figures?
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-29

If bitterness has crept into the heart in
the friction of the days unguarded moments,
be sure it steals away with the setting sun.
Twilight is Gods interval for peacemaking.