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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
Car Shortage.

"The Southern railway is not in such a bad fix in regard to cars as some peo- pie think" said M M. Richey. assistant general superintendent yesterday. We have all the box cars that we need and can handle any business offered us. 1 told the solicitors yesterday to take all the business offered, and that we would take care of 1t.
 "Of course we are short of coal cars, but even there we are fairly well supplied. The conditions are improving every day and we are giving our mines pretty good service. They are running we'll and their output has not been curtailed as much as people think.
 For any other than coal cars we are well supplied and can handle anything offered. We are doing an immense bus mess this month. and the figures for the past month on the western district show an increase of about 10 per cent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

sympathies are unmistakaBly with the Irish home rule contingent, but he is too timid te come out and say definite ly where he stands on this Irish ques- tien, or at least too tmid te say what his policy as premier will be regarding it. In character and wide political ex, perience he stands in the foremost rank, but, not being aggressive, It will be hardly possible for him to achieve practical results.
 John Morley, who Is associated with Sir Henry in party management, Is an intellectual giant. Few statesmen of recent years have surpassed him in his grasp of political science, and no man has ever been f1rmer in his con- victions, But he Is too academic for leadership.
 The new premier's only chance of holding his high office for any length of time is In solid alliance with John Redmond. who votes 80 Irish mem. bers as unit. But even with this al- lance Sir Henry would not have a good working majority. The situation in England is exceptionally interest ing, but, unless all signs fail, Balfour, an avowed opponent of home rule. will be at the head of the government again before many months roll round. In that event MT. Redmond would have to bide his time. The home rule issue will not down, but 0 measure sat. isfactory to the Irish members will stand poor show until great com- moner like Gladstone makes his ap- pearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
Bicycle Races.

"The six day races in New York tnis year are a frost when compared Wlln those of previous years," said bicycle rider yesterday afternoon. Without BOD by Walthour and several other riders or like reputation and ability the races will always be a frost
 "The riders are already about 20O miles behind the record which has been estab- iished in the past races, and they are falling farther and farther behind every hour There have been several bad spills in which riders were more or less serious ly injured. and altogether the event IS by no means what 1t has been in past years.
 q believe that Bobby Walthour could ride rings around any man in the race this year. In fact I know that he could, and if coupled with good partner ne could win the race with ease. iii former years the excitement has been intense and the crowds. stood up at times and shouted until their threats were sore. This year I do not see anything in the newspapers about wild cheering"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Adent Plan.

The plan proposed by James Bowren sometime slnee," said Joseph B. Babb, secretary of the Commercial club, ses- terday, attracted considerable atten- ton at the time and Is being copied lh other cities. This plan provided for the organization of a company the eapitai stock of which should be used In lending aid to new industries. Its transeendent merit was that while 1t provided sais and profitable investment to the sub- scribers of the stock, 1t likewise promoted the building of the manufacturing plants in our city in the most practical way
 ''The latest city to follow the Birmlng- ham plan was Nashville. The chamber of commerce of that city is now forming d s200.OO corporation along the lines sug7 gested by Mr. Bowron It does not seem to me that 1t is quite in keeping With tho Birmingham spirit that we should permit n sister city to take the idea ol one of our public-spirited citizens and carry 1t to successful execution before we have acted upon 1t ourselves. Nor am | prepared to admit that Birmingham will longer prove a laggard in regard to tnis undertaking which promises so much TOT the welfare of our city. I believe that this company will be formed, and l have no other basis for that belief than that Bir- mingban always does what 1t ought to do, and there can be no question aooue what It ought to do. We ought to nave this company; therefore we Will nave IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
ENGLISH sleNBoARDs IN JAPAN.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
 There has recently been an outburst of English signboards on the outside of shops in Japan. These signboards, says the Liverpool Post, manifest laudable desire to cater for the needs of English travellers but the method of expression Is very curious.
 Barber to Shave Beard or to dress Hairs away appears several times, the haircutters being apparently indebted to public translator for the rendering.
 "The Genuinely Bier By the Health for Drink"
 "Of Smokes our Tobacco is prssure to Our tongue and give the healthiness to Hers and He's Also All people by it''
 Another sign is an old blend of English and Japanese.
 "Cowmeat and Pigmeat and Ramune Souda Sasupre zin Sinbiya Jinjyael."
 The latter, being interpreted, is:
 Beef and Pork and Lemon Soda, Sar- saparilla, Ginger Beer, and Ginger Ale"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
More Liuh. on Race Suicide

If is easy to start a discussion of race suicide. Among the country's 9o,ooo'- GOO people there are few who have no oninions to offer. A young woman Tn Ohio is just now causing talk by the charge she has made against club women of promoting the race suicide idea. She says that women's clubs are directly responsible. and, as usual has an array of figures to prove her side of the argument.
 The average number of children to married members of the General Fed eration of Womens Clubs, says this authority, is two, while the average number of children to their mothers was three and one-half. The one-half appears only in the computation-not among the offspring. Continuing, she informs us that the average age of the membership of women's clubs in the JcQGTdIlOn IS luil ty yStAS Q, "AA that the average age of the youngest children of the married members is eleven years. Only one woman in six teen becomes mother after she has allied herself with women's clubs, and only one in forty-three has become the mother of two children after joining a club. Another interesting computation shows that Methodist mothers are more prolific than the mothers of any other Christian denomination.
 The charges of the Ohio woman are worthy of passing notice, coming as they do from one who would be ex- pected to defend her sex and the wom- ans club idea. but they are to be taken with a grain of salt. Statistics have re- markable qualities. Figures are being gathered by the opposition which will prove conclusively that the clubwoman does not aid and abet race suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
THE FREsH-EGG DIET.

From the New York World.
 At a meeting of pure food advocates Saturday 1t was made apparent that hen considerably puts up her product in the original package. Yet through no fault of hers even eggs acquire age. All other articles of food, 1t was shown, are injurious. Raw milk Is harmful, alcohol is poisonous, and in spite of what the temperance people hold. water Is life destroying.
 It Is a frightful prospect for the com mon man who experiences hunger and thirst. If his stomach cries out for nourishment he courts death. If his rarched tongue begs to be moistened he risks suicide There seems to be no cure for it except to turn Succi or Tan her and fast for whatever period life holds out.
 No one can question the noble-mind- edness of the pure food reformers. They want to stop adulteration. But why rob us of all hope? Why make the twin ogres, disease and death. bar every ave- nue of nutrition? If we must breakfast and lunch and dine on fresh eggs, we are still left the prey of devouring death. To boil or poach an egg is to immerse it in impure water. To scram- ble it is to introduce the noxious fluid milk. To make a rum omelette is to poison 1t with alcohol. Is there no way of prolonging human life except by swal- lowing fresh eggs whole?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
cinareites te Burn.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue John W. Yerkes estimates that 10,S11,- oo0 noo ciearettes were manufactured in the United States in the fiscal year ending June 30 It is reasonable to suppose that a large part of these cigarettes was smoked in this coun- try. The quantity of tobacco manu- factured was as follows: Plug, 163,379,- 270 pounds; twist, S,7S3,211 pounds; fine cut chewing, 12,157003 pounds; smoking. 49,151 ,690 pounds. Of this, 311.971, 1881 pounds, approximately, was exported; the remainder was con stunned by the tobacco-loving people of the United States.
 Discussion regarding the evils and benefits to be derived from the use or tobacco are frequent. The controversy is one that will never be ended until tobacco is no longer used, for there are thousands of devotees ready to de- fend the weed against all corners and other thousands battling for the over throw of Lady Nicotine.
 Used in moderation, cigarettes are not harmful, but most authorities arc agreed that the cigarette. when con sumed indiscriminately, is, like every 1a4ng else, injurious. Its effects OF such boys as smoke excessively are most injurious, yet no small percent age of the billions of cigarettes made in this country every year are con sumed by boys and youths under 2l years of age. It is seldom that one sees an elderly man smoking cigar cite, especially in the south, where comfortable old age takes to the cigar as a duck does to water. The produc- tion of cigarettes in this country Is enormous. and there is no denying the fact that the youth of the land would he better off without them; but the experiences of Indiana in this respect show how difficult it would be to stop their use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
About Persons.

The Rev. George Stovel of Roanoke is registered at the Morris hotel.
 Charles L. Reid of Opeika is stopping at the St. Nicholas,
 E. V. Speer of Marbury arrived yes- terday, and is registered at the Morris hotel.
 G. w. Brown, a well known resident of Columbus. Ga., is a guest at the Morris.
 T. F. Mahoney, a well known travelling man of Chattanooga, is a guest of the Morris.
 F. A. Hewitt. Jr., county tax assessor, left yesterday for a short stay in Mont gomery. J: R. McMullin, secretary of the Com- mercial club of Gadsden. is spending a few days in the city. Roy Mccullough has returned from a weeks hunting trip in Arkansas.
 J. D. Andrews of Montgomery is at the Hotel sHillman.
 l. B. Kehlander. travelling passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
Danclnq Clubs.

'I see the younger social set has or ganized a new dancing club called the Dixie" said a bachelor last night, and this reminds me of the numbers of sim liar dancing clubs that have existed in Birmingham during the past ten years.
 When the pavilion on Red mountain was running in '94 and 95 the Highland CTS was most active dancing club, but it went out of existence soon afterward.
 '"The Owls. the Aerials and the Terpsi- choreans followed soon afterward and played out from one cause another. The Jefferson club was organized about 1898. and for four or five years led very active life, but gradually died out as it's members grew older and joined the South ern and Country clubs. The Dixie will now keep things stirred up for a while. ,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
AMERICAN HOTEL LIFE.

From the London Telegraph.
 At heart Americans still enjoy hotel life immensely, in spite of much reproof from foreigners, who consider 1t in bad form. The American has not really ac- quired the country house habit, al- though he is trying to do so. It does not as yet satisfy his longing for con- stant change of scene and entire inde- pendence. Hotel life. condemned as 1t is by the finely discriminating as unhofne- like, Haunting and too public, still ap- peals to the average American as a very diverting interlude to domestic exclu- siveness. They even prefer 1t in reality to entertaining or being entertained af- ter the hospitable but somewhat respon- slble European fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
LN ILWAUKEE-There are but few I(V1 people, and these few are among the oldest of the old settlers,

\ the oldest of the old settlers, who remember when Russell Sage. the New York financier, was arrested in Mill waukee by John W. Dunlop at the in- afterward became chief justice of the su- preme court of the state of Wisconsin.
 Of all the prominent men concerned in the arrest but three are now alive-Mr. Sage, MT. Dunlop and Judge Jenkins, re- tired judge of the United States supreme court. The others were Alexander Mitch ell, Dwight w. Reyes, E. G. Ryan, Lind sey Ward, Levi H. Kellogg and Sheriff A. J. Langworthy.
 The cause of the arrest was the att tempt of E. c. Ryan to collect fees which the officers of the Milwaukee and & Minnesota railroad considered exorbi- tant MT. Ryan had been attorney for the road, but had gone over to the opposition and wanted his revenge on the Mil- waukee & Minnesota officials. So he pre- sented an enormous bill, which as before stated the officers of the road refused to pay.
 At that time MT. Sage and his nephew owned grocery store in the Birchard block, the nephew ultimately became a well-known conductor of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road. and MT. Sage subsequently went to New York and there became financially famous. MT. Sage sub sequently made trips to the west to settle 70 which at that time was trying to acquire other small roads in the vicinity. Mir. Sage was president of the road and AL exander Mitchell was vice president, the Milwaukee & Minnesota afterward be- coming a component part of the present Milwaukee road.
 It was on one of these trip to the west that MT. Sage was arrested because he had ignored an order to appear in court on March 20 1860. Early in the morning of March 26. the attachment was given to Mir Dunlop, who was then deputy sheriff under A. J. Langworthy. And MT. Dunlop went out to find his man.
 1t was between ' and o'clock in the morning and Mr. Sage was walking in front of the NewhalI house. just as MT. Dunlop was going there. Dr. Dunlop. who knew Mir Sage we'll stepped up and putting his hand on his shoulder, said;
 You are my prisoner l have an order for your arrest and to lock you up
 But you won't do 1t. John said MT. Sage. Just step with me to Mitchell bank and we can talk it over with him Dunlop was willing, though when handed the order for MT. Stages arrest MT. Dun Iop had been told explicitly to lock him up On visiting MT. Mitchell. MT. Dun lop announced: MT. Sage is my prisoner, and have orders to lock him up.' Then Mir. Mitchell answered, as had MT. Sage. Don't do it John. Well have bail for him in a couple of hours and you can keep him in your custody for that length of time.'
 Dunlop's order only called for the ap- pearance of Sage in court at a certain time. and as he himself had no deep at- tachment for Attorney Ryah, whose ag- gressive nature was known to all. MT. Dunlop took Mir. Sage to his own home on Jackson street. and there they had . pleasant chat, . hearty dinner and Nr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
with headquarters at Chattanooga, is at

with headquarters at Chattanooga, Is at the RIerris. John B. Burketti well known business man of Hattiesburg. Miss, is registered at the Hotel Hilln- an.
  Thomas H. Tutville of Blossburg is stepping at the Birmingham hotel.
 | W. L. Henderson of Mobile is at the Norris
 J. D. Sanford arrived last night from Huntsville and Is staying at the Bir- mingham hotel George Johnson, q well known travelling man of Richmond. Va. is at the Birmins- ham hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
UNCLE RUSSELL SAGE
 WAS ONCE A PRISONER

Sage was well content with his surround ings.
 Was MT. Ryan angry when he found out you did not lock MT. Sage up?" was asked of MT. Dunlop.
 Was he angry? He just tore up the the ground, and every one who remem- bers Ryan knows how well he could do 1t, too,'' said MT. Dunlop.
 When Ryan met Dunlop after the ar- rest he said: Well, did you arrest him2"
 q did,
 ''Did you lock him up?'
 ''No."
 And then the storm broke. "If you had I'd have had my money in two hours" shouted Mir. Ryan, and in his anger the irascible attorney raised a wallSing-stick which he always carried MT. Dunlop had considerable music him. self and was getting pretty angry so hs promptly set MT. Ryan where he belonged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
CARRY ME BACK TO OLD VlR.
 GINNY'S SHORE.
Old Song.

OAN< ~O--o' The floating scow of Old virginny. I work'd in from day to day, A-fishing 'mongst de osyter beds. To me 1t was but play, But now I'm growing very old. I cannot work any more, So carry me back to Old virginny. To Old Virginny's shore. Chorus Den carry me back to Old virginny. To Old virginny's shore; Oh! carry me back to Old virginny, To Old virginny's shore. If was only young again, I'd lead a different life; I'd save my money and buy a farm, And take Dinah for my wife. But now old age, he holds me tight, My limbs dey are growing sore; So take me back to Old Virginny. To Old virginny's shore.
 III. And when I'm dead and gone. Place this old banjo by my side, Let de 'possum and coon to my funeral
 go,
 For dey was always my pride. And den in sofe repose I'll sleep, And dream for eber-more, Dat you've carried me back to Old VIrs ginny.
 To Old virsinny's shors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW.
From the Gadsden Journal.

From the Gadsden Journal.
 The Age-Heralds Industrial Review" issued as a supplement to Sundays pa- per, is a highly creditable piece of work. showing the resources and advantages of the Magic City. Editor Barrett and his co-workers succeeded in drawing a picture of the city and its surroundings that must certainly appeal to the pros pective home seeker and investor. and likewise act as an inspiration to those who are already engaged in the work of development. Incidentally very fa- vorable mention is made of this city and district, and some god results should fol- low the circulation of this publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

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 w over reunited people? Will the Jews ever again be as- sembied together with nationality Of their own and q government erected for their sole protection? It is q fascinating dream-a dream that leaders of the race now cherish and 1t is growing more in- tense with every new report Of outrases in Russia. The tragedy of the Jews is per- haps the greatest iH ell history; scattered to the four winds of heaven. persecuted since the beginning of the Christian era and driven before the storms of political upheaval cry has gone Up for nation alizatlon. It is fascinating to contemplate the return of the Jews to Palestine, a re- storation of Israel and the renascence of government among q great people who are in many respects the most remarkable in the worlds history. It may or may not be dream destined to fail of fulfllment, but the blue star of Zion awakens strange con- lectures in the minds of modern thinkers.
 Because an Ohio man became wealthy by remaining away from his family twelve years. is no reason why other married men should do the same thing.
 An imposing delegation of congressman called on President Roosevelt to tell him that congress was in session, when he knew it all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
DOESN'T WRITE PIECES.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
 Abe Erlanger, the head of the theatrical syndicate of America, is neither glad nor sad over the predicament which MT. Be- lasco finds himself in, although the two are not friends. Erlanger is not an artist and he does not write pieces for maga- zines or newspapers. He is simply an or ganizer of amusement enterprise. He would probably be just as successful in the soap business. Plays and actors are just so much goods" to him and he uses them just that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press
 The automobile habit takes a steam yacht income.
 When a man reforms 1t is a sign he has been caught.
 It takes patience to be a good husband; i; martyrdom to be a good wife
 There would be more fun in the world If everybody wanted to be gloomy.
 When you see a man trying to manage a family of three without the least hope of doing it, 1t makes you do a lot of thinking over the fact that he may bc running a great railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
EnuIish Politics,

Sir Henry Campbell ll-Bannerman, the liberal leader of the British house of commons and now premier in success sion to MT. Balfour, the chieftain of the conservative or tory party, is lack ing in certain important elements that mske for successful leadership. His
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
A BAD BREAK.

From the Catholic Standard.
 ''I hear that English nobleman has dis- continued his attentions to Miss Nuritch."
 Yes; he queered himself with old Nu- ritch; the chump asked the old fellow if he ever followed the hounds.''
 'Well?"
 Well. Nurtch was a dog-catcher be- fore he made his pile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The Louisiana state board of health was knocked out by yellow fever and has quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
NEXT WORLDS FAIR IN PARIS. From the Chicago Journal

| From tHt OIIICdBU JUuIHdIs
 The French government has proposed to the chamber of deputies to create uni- versal exposition in Paris in 199o to com memorate the foundation of the French republiA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Congressman Bowie was locked up with the statisticians preparing the cotton report and could not be present at the opening of Congress, but he will get busy soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
ON THE BUNK.

Senator Platt says he has no intention of resigning, but If things keep humming some future Macauay will stand in the Senate gallery and ask, Did he fall or was he pushed?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

hearsaf period Of any production" Not 6 word is said about hours-especialIy late hours. Income is the main issue. No irn- proved member of the chorus can eat and keep af auto car during rehearsal periods on nothing but wind, cen tho her face is her fortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

There is no doubt that the hen ought to be the national bird, but she has no style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The insurance Investigating commit tee of New York will not take the holi. days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Promises are becoming doubly ef- fective in managing children as Yule- t1de approaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Jail sentences seem to have little effect on the Oregon land grafters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Cigarettes are now more expensive in Indiana than any other state in the union. An ordinary smoke" costs a fellow s25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

One preacher has been found who defends Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warrens Profession" He must need advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

HE'S MUTTON NOW. Mary had little ram That thought he knew it all; And everything he butted, why That thing was sure to fall. The ram he went to town one day To butt whate'er he'd meet And soon he saw an auto car Come speeding down the street. The ram took up warlike stand And waited for the fray. Oh why spin out this doleful talef He ceased to live that day.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

The parents of youth killed in football defend the sport. They should start in to rear another victim for the slaughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Mark Twain is one of the fortunate individuals who can work in bed and still get enough to eat.