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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
wAeeAMA.N SALE ssos.s2f.
Evidence That the Auction in Total Is
to Reach High Figure.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
with the sums realized at the sale Of
paintings in Mendelssohn hall on Friday
evening and the sale of poreelains and
potteries at the American art galleries
yesterday afternoon, the general auction
of Thomas e. Waggaman's art collection
may be said to have taken up its gift, and
a handsome total in proceeds is assured,
as expert judges prophesied at the begin
ming would be the case. Only about 1900
of the catalogue numbers have been sold
I'D to date out of some 5000 recorded, and
already the record of the sale reaches
the sum of $3os,S21.
The sOs catalogue lots offered at the
American galleries yesterday afternoon
by Thomas E. Kirby, as auctioneer,
brought s44.s09.5O, or an average price Of
more than s145 each They were all Chi
nese porcelalns, in single color and deco
rated specimens, including various blue
and white, celadon, and white soft paste
pieces, excepting some twenty-three pieces
of Corean pottery. and all were actively
completed for, until toward the very end
of the long session, when some pieces
were obtained at bargain figures.
Francis Burton Harrison bought a
black hawthorn cup for s2O5; a black
hawthorn lantern in eggshell porcelain OF
Ch'ien-lung went at s525; Louis Stern
bought K anghsi jar of five color deco
ration for 1866, and an apple green vase
of chien-lung for 500; A R. Fowler got
one Of the pilgrim bottle" or Full
Moon" vases in the white porcelain OF
Chien-lung with eolored ornamentation
for $500; George D. Pratt of Brooklyn
took a deep dish or mandarin plate, OF
Yung- Cheng, decorated with passion flow
ers and having a rose color back. for $3.50
and Duveen paid $500 for black haw-
thorn oviform vase of Cheng-hua.
Thomas B. Clarke. who seizes upon
these occasions of public sales to secure
few objects for his own delectation in
his home as distinguished from those ar.
ticles which he acquires through the
usual commercial routes for his art
house. bought several of yesterdays Of.
ferings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
Goes 10 Oklahoma for Man.

Sheffield. January N.-tSpecial)-
Sheriff w. F. Bevill of Colbert county,
left yesterday for Oklahoma City to
bring back Bill King. who is charged
with killing Henry Irving and his son,
colored near Leighton Christmas eve
night.
The colored Odd Fellows. of which Ir-
wing was a member, offered a reward
of SIS, which was supplemented by $3.50
by the state, making total of $225 re-
ward for his capture. 1t Is understood
that King will return without requisi-
tion papers. Sheriff Bevill having left
here without them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
THE soUTH's GREAT YEAR.
From the Manufacturers Record.

From the Manufacturers Record.
There is one striking point worthy OF
general attention, and that is, while rails
ing by far the largest crop crop ever pro-
duced, larger than the world generally
had supposed that the south could culti-
vate and pick with It's present labor sup
ply, this section at the same time has
raised its largest grain crops and its
largest fruit crops, and. in addition to all
of this has steadily developed its indus
trial and railroad interests The people of
the south have thus been doing more
work and accomplishing greater results
during the last twelve months than ever
before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
Told of Champion JeffrIes.

champion Jeffries, who comes here
next week for an engagement at the
Bjou theatre, in his revival of 'Davy
Crockett, is the Idol of the newsboys'
fraternity in every great CITY," said a
traveller.
1.-THE little fellows seem to know him
intuitlvely, for they remember his face
from descriptions of-him often printed
H. the daily papers, and the big fellow,
in return, has a warm place In his
heart for the little newsboys. Concern
ing the mutual regard they have for
each other, an amusing story is told
which occurred recently in San Fran
cisco, a proof as Jeffries maintains, that
the newsboys are among the most hon
orable of our merchants.
Recently while In the corridor of one
of the leading hotels in the metropolis,
one of the newsboys solicited the cham
pion to buy a paper. Jeffries in spirit
of fun, said to the newsboy and his
companion, I will buy from the best
man. Immediately the two little chaps
held an impromptu set to and the small
lest one pretended he was knocked out
by falling on his back, while his elder
companion stood over him with mock
gravity and counted ten. Jeffries laugh
ingly took the paper from him and gave
him ten cents.
1.-THE other little fellow jumped up at
this and said, Say, JEFF don't l get
the losers end? The champion laughed
good natredy and putting his hand in
his pocket handed to the boy what he
supposed was a nickle. The little chap
ran away with a Joyous shout
"A few minutes later the champion
was surprised by the smaller of the
| ccmbatants returning. Holding out his
hand he said, Take back your gold.
Upon looking into the urchins grimy
| palm the champion saw that 1t held
n five dollar gold piece. Jeffries took the
money from the boy and thanking him
for his honesty gave him in return a
| ten-dollar piece.
"Jeffries now clings to that five-dol-
lar gold disc, which he says is token
Of good luck and evidence that news
| boys are always honest"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
Port Arthur Will be Iapan's.

Secretary Hay and the consenting
nations did not include the Lao Tung
peninsula, or rather that part of 1t
known as the War Zone, in their re.
cent decker They guarantee the rest
of China against any partitioning at
the instance of any power, but the
fate of the war zone is left to be de-
termined by the fortunes of war
This Is well, for japan, if success
full in war, will never again surrender
Port Arthur, nor will she ever consent
that Russia shall acquire in the Lao
Tung peninsula any territorial rights.
Iapaa will fight to the bitter end for
these two things.
The truth is, 1t would be better for
China and for the world at large if all
of Manchuria south of Hardin were
handed over to Japan, because she is
able to hold and defend it. China is
helpless, and 1t is idle to make Man
churia in China's hands buffer state.
Japan will see that peace is concluded
on lasting terms, al that means that
Port Arthur will become permanent
Japanese stronghold, and that the war
zone up to and including Mukden goes
with it. Russia may or may not be
compelled to pay Japan's expenses in
the war. but one thing is certain-Ja-
pan will never give up Port Arthur and
will probably retain the rest of the
war zone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

them, and perhaps 1t would seem financial
in use to be more particular. Everybody
will hope that the goods may arrive safe
ly and get through the custom house
without any delays or MISUNDERSTANDING.
Trophies of a world heroine with
straight and plausible look about them are
not to be come by every day, and should
not in any stage Of their transit hither
or their stay when they get here be too
curiously and critically questioned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
Believe In Constitutional Government

Belgade, January 30-The semi-official
organ here today publishes the following:
THE government is fully. convinced that
the regicide officers believe in strict con-
stitutional government but never will mix
up In any government affairs, for after
rsking their lives to save the country
from anarchy and Generalization by an
act which the country thankfully ac-
knowledges, they Immediately installed a
parliamentary government.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
The Grip.

Grip was never so prevalent here per-
haps, as 1t is now, but it is taking a
comparatively mild FORM said physi-
clan. Every other person one meets is
just recovering from the grip or is about
to be laid up with 1t. The disease is
epidemic, but so long as one can keep
clear of pneumonia there is little danger
of serious results. In great many cases.
however pneumonia is taking a fatal
turn this winter and people who have the
symptoms cannot be too quick in get
ting to bed and sending for a doctor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
Forbidden fruit ripens early.
The hottest arguments are over things
that neither side cares rap about.
girl has plenty of hair when she is
willing to have a man pull It down fight
ing to kiss her.
A woman thinks it's awful funny to
say she doesn't mind her husband being
interested in other women till it happens.
1t is easier to make a man believe
water will run uphill than woman that
most Of the features Of s-7 children are
not beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
plaz Family Still Away.

Mexico city, January 3O-Presldent Diaz
and family. who were expected to return
today, will not be home until Saturday
February 8. The party reached Coatsa-
coalos on the return trip today, but re-
manned over night, and will depart for
Vera Cruz by steamer tomorrow, and re-
turn to the capital by the Mexican Cen
trail railroad Arrangements are being
made for a banquet for the presidential
suite and ball of honor for Nine. Diaz
al Vera Cruz
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
Womble VIII Appeal Case.

Sheffield, January 9O.-(Special.) Capt.
j. w. Johnson, recently elected county
superintendent of education, and who
brought suit in the circuit court several
days ago to GUST the incumbent. c. A.
Womble. won his case before Judge E.
b. Almon Mr.. Wombles counsel gave
notice that an appeal would be taken to
the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
C. r, Houue Wins.

Sheffield. January SO.-(Speeial.) lin a
lively contest between two prominent
young men of this city, Chas. F. Hogue
and j. Richard Coleman, for tax COM
missioner of Colbert county, Mr.. Hogue
won. Mr.. Hogue is prominently connect
ed throughout the state and was for quite
while in the office of the auditor at
Montgomery. Mr.. Hogue is a nephew Of
Wilson r. Brown. of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
IN The FUTURE.

From the Mobile Register.
In a "woodman Spare That Tree ar
ticle the Birmingham Age-Herald appre-
hends a lumber famine. 1t is not likely
that we will have to worry with lumber
famine in Alabama during the present
generation and The Age-Herald must be
looking a long way into lie. future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

ejpIes of protection align themselves with
the enemies Of that policy and undertake
to force upon the party in power the tear
ing I'D of our system OF tarin protection,
the situation presents aspects Of unusual
gravity and Importance"
This is an attack upon President
Roosevelt himself, and upon a host
of other republicans. 1t is standpatism
run mad, or rather run upward.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
TN HOTEL LOBBIES
A Hint to Farmers.

Eggs have past the Christmas high
mark in Birmingham, running up this
last of January to thirty cents per
dozen at retail. This is a hint to farm
ers in this state" said man at one Of
the hotels who was reading the quota
lions of this market ut should direct
their attention to poultry-raising. Less
cotton and more grain means more
chickens and more chickens means more
eggs and more eggs means more money.
There are many other farm products
that can be substituted for cotton in this
state that are more certain of profit, and
L believe the planters will now open
their eyes to this fact and abandon the
'all-cotton' idea.
Hog, hay and hominy should be the
watch phrase and to these add fruit and
poultry, then bring in the cotton patch
instead of the great cotton field and
there will be no more six-cent cotton"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Over in Macon, Ga, whistling church
ehoirs are becoming popular. If those
Georgians think they can whistle their
way into heaven they are mistaken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

It is reported that the gamblers Of
st. Louis are operating on the ice of
the Mississippi river. Games of freeze
out" are probably numerous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

True to its plutocratic reputation
the republicans have elected Piles
Senator. He is the incarnation Of
modern republicanism.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Georgia thinks she has new Sage
of Monticello in Harvie Jordan. IT
takes a wise man not to make mis-
takes when cotton is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

The Roosevelt protocol with Santo
Domingo goes into effect February l.,
but the Senate and the House have
not yet been consulted. These be
parlous times.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Theatrical companies are looking
for business this year, and they don't
care where they go to get 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

There is a boarding house war on
at Lawrence, Kan, and it is waged by
students. No doubt there Is a great
temptation among the matrons to sling
hash
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Who will hold the Wisconsin repub-
licans up to their unaccustomed place
when Bob Lafollette goes to Wash
ington?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

More battleships are wanted IL fis-
cal protectorates can be established at
any moment by executive order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

A Nebraska woman wants a third
husband at the age Of 70. Some peo-
pie never know when they get enough.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Death is a democratic institution
that may prevent the establishment
of Tom Lawson's Big Ten.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

The Gar and Mad Mullah belong in
one class. They appeal to the faith
full" and Mad Mullah is not a bit more
ridiculous than the unpronouncable
procurator of the Holy Synod.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Mr.. Rockefeller is curious to know
who his nine colleagues are. He de-
sires no doubt to sell them oil.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Portland claims that she will have
the original fair finished when thrown
open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Desert life is proposed as a cure for
obesity. After all, the best way to
avoid flesh is to be born thin and
stay that way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

It appears that there are several
matters in which Congress and Mr..
Roosevelt cherish difference of opin-
inn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Warsaw is now the storm center Of
Russia, and Grand Duke Sergius Is
the devastating force.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31
Those Accountable Doors.

Il don't understand why you people do
not insist that the vestibules to all of
the public buildings be fitted with i'm
proved swinging DOORS" said a visitor last
night.
Entrance doors to most of the office
and other public structures. are fairly
convenient and accessible, but there is
a set of doors to one of your largest
and most frequented buildings, to pass
through which is like unto the storming
of the Bastille. In the first place you
are confronted with four pulls all In a
row and nothing to indicate which one
to besiege. About nineteen men out of
twenty pun the wrong door and some Of
them try the whole row. II the outer
barrleade is forced. and it takes a strong
person to enter there, a frail woman or
child are frequently powerless to enter
unasslsted, stranger is in mystic
maze, the inner doors being equally puz-
zling, though less formidable. The same
problem confronts the one seeking egress
ut appears to me the hundreds of peo-
pie who daily enter the building would
protest so strongly that the trouble would
be remedied. While 1t is a fact those
doors develop the muscles In the arms
and back, they also stimulate profanity"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Kuropatl1in's effort to relieve the
bureaucrats by movement against
Oyama resulted in complete failure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Next week Birmingham will enter
tain Mr.. James ]. Jeffries. Already
the small boys heart has begun to
thumb
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Surface peace is no indication Of
internal peace in Russia. Revolutions
are invariably progressive institu-
lions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

To see the plumbers bustling about
one would think there Is no such
thing as spring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Even the Hudson refuses to ripple
while passing by Esopus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

The Gar is still under the bed at
that hyphenated palace seventeen
miles away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

The ravens overfed our Elijah, for
he has dyspepsia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

In Russia all things are pronounced
"holy" that aid the bureaucrats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Fanaticism and ignorance go hand
in hand in Holy Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Russian revolutionary news Is
printed everywhere except in Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Blanche Ring was the original "Be-
della" That is a sad handicap in life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Senator Lafollette will have to flock
by himself in the plutocratic Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

The war front fits from Warsaw 10
Mukden and back again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

The world waits to hear what Kip
ling has to say.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Thomas Dixon knows the value OF
an interview.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, 1921 G
Street, N. w.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

In these vigorous days when every man
has his press agent and it is the bust
ness Of the world to boom Number |, the
yellow journal poet does not wait for the
slow progress Of time to establish his
game Not a bit Of it. When something
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-31

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that may prevent the establishment
of Tom Lawson's Big Ten.
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Russia, and Grand Duke Sergius Is
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a. a. n,,h,io
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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-25
Washington Crop Bulletin.

The report Of G. n. Salisbury. Section Dir
ector. e. 5. Weather Bureau. for the Wash
ington Crop Bulletin. week ended June 20. is
follows;
Inc week was warm, with abundant sun
shine, and d few Light showers in the eastern
cOuitles lI was very favorable for the pro-
grtss u all crops. There was but one adverse
fea,ure, d sharp frost on the morning of the
l5uL an some localities, which nipped tender
earceti vegetables.
Tie weather was very fine for haying, and
cons .der<blc cutting OF early hay was done.
The atii.ita - far cut is good crop. Potatoes
al Ni-uiVus and promise a large crop. Late
potatoes are large enough to cultivate. Gar
den and neId vegetables are thriving and the
conditions have been very favorable for killing
weecs- Hoi are now growing well. Growers
arc training, pruning and preparing for spray
ing. theTTies are ripening fast. but the yield
Il lSht, except il favored locations where
spring frosts did no injury.
Gram of ali kinds has made good progress
" inter wheat IS generally headed out and
mECh 81 Il is in bloom Spring wheat and
baiteN are heading and are very promising
Oats are growing well and early ones are head.
ing There Las been injury 10 wheat as
YET from hot and drying Winds but although
ran was plentiful ia May and the early part
ot June, II 10 now desirable there should be
copiOus showers.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-25
Dried Fruit. I'm New York.

Mail reports from New York say: "A feature
which some brokers were DISPOSED 10 make
prominent was contained IN the stronger tone
OF advices frdn the coast IN connection with
future peaches. Sellers were represented as
being less disposed 10 sell on the basis Of
prices heretofore quoted, for the reason, as
stated. that the crop is not turning out as
well as expected. There was however no
actual advance in prices, but sellers were not
inclined to accept orders for straight on
the basis OF quoted prices. Buyers appear to
be skeptical regarding the possibility Of a
crop shortage. For future Apricots quite q
fair business is being done. but il is almost
wholly confined 10 sales OF single carloads for
August shipment on the basis OF sac for
choice Royals in bags Z. o. b. coast. Advices
received toward the end OF the week indicated
increasing unwillingness on the part OF Santa
Clara growers TO consider offers under a 30
basis for their crops OF Prunes. Offers to sell
on 2&c {. o. b. bag basis for the four sizes
were not withdrawn by packers. but at
this price and In the light of the attitude Of
the growers buyers here Indifferent and
reported transactions are confined TO occasional
sales OF carload lots. Spot stocks OF California
dried fruits are light. but the demand is
limited and prices are somewhat nominal