The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

or a brunette is the prettier woman stiu goes merriiy onward. There are probably as many different views or this subject as there are women and there Is certain to be a great multiplicity of opinions among love-lorn males who have reached the foolish stage.
 While modest in every thing she does. Portland says that she is going to have the greatest show, the most unique show ard the prettest show that has ever been thrown open to catch the puhlics dollars. From The Trail to the fine arts palace 1t will be revelation. Even the "barkers' will be a little better than their predecessors. In the meanwhile it is not safe to arrive at a conclusion until after you have done the Portland fair.
 James s. Metcalfe, dramatic editor of life who is winning fame in his fight against the theatrical syndicate, has sworn to an affidavit that 47 theatre man agers have combined to prevent him from earning a living We have become rec onciled to the arts by which stage folk have themselves boomed, but when the theatrical critics resort to the same meth ods it is time to cry, Hold, enough!"
 A Society for Political Study-any one can tell by it's name that women compose the organization-has arrived at a con- clusion which for safety and sanity Is nothing short of remarkable. The club is opposed to child labor. The club knows that children are not employed to polish crystal, work on fine jewelry, make rich lace or sew costly lurs, therefore members of the club should discourage the practice of employing children in fac tories by wearing such articles exclusive kly. Ergo Isn't that argument thorough ly feminine?
 In selecting his twenty-three or more wives, Johann Hoch, the Modern Blue beard seems to have had a predilecton for women named Mary" as. there at least four of his wives who bore that name, one Marie and one Martha. corruptions of the same name. However, what's in a name? Hoch W; 70 catholic in his tastes that he probably troubled himself little about what name his pros- pective victim bore.
 Ye gods! Our grave and reverend sen i ators would shatter an historic precedent by refusing an appropriation for the free distribution of seeds. This kindly GUS tom has become so intimately associated with our national and political life that things would be the same no more" were the privilege to be denied our senators and representatives of giving free seed to their constituents. Lots of honest farmers look upon the annual seed graft like unto mama from heaven, and the judicious distribution of seed has no doubt kept many good men in office until they could demonstrate their great ness. It is but a paltry S240,OO0-this is said for effect-and for the sake of the amenities of life if nothing more the appropriation for the distribution of free seed should not be turned down. LOOKING BACKWARD. Judge Parker: The only presidential candidate that ever ran whose ears were not famed by breeze.
 THE SOUTH TO JOHN SHARP w. Williams. Williams, tremble you so In the face of opposition?
 Bestir yourself and eke your hair And hold to your position. Without you the minoritee
 Would fall in troubled ways.
 We need you Johnathan every day. Keep up your grandstand plays. PAUL COOK.