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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
april is a fearful month.
vULcAN's FATE poLEFul

From the Huntsville Democrat
1t seems the irony of fate that Vulcan,
Birmingham's big iron man, should have
so much trouble finding a local habita-
ton. His NEUROLOGICAL prototype suffered
the same, for he was actually thrown out
OF heaven by Jupiter for daring to take
Juno's part In family quarrel Milton
tells us that he
Dropped from the zenith like a falling
star,
On Lemnos. Aegean Isle"
The priests of Lemnos grew famous
and rich by performing cures with the
red clay soil Of the island. May old Vul-
cans Birmingham devotees have their
financial wounds healed by the soil of
Red mountain, where the Lame Lemnian
has found foothold at last.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
THINkIN' BACK.

BY James Whitcomb Riley.
I've been thinkin' back of late,
S'prlsln' And I'm here to state
I'm suspicious it's sign
or age, maybe. err decline
OF my faculties-and Wit
I'm not feelin' old bit
Any more than sixty-four
Amt no young man anymorei
Thinkin backs thing at grows
On a Teller. ! suppose
Older at he gifts, | jack,
More he keeps a-thinkin backl
Old as old men git to be,
Err as middle-aged as me.
Folksll find us. eye and mind
Fixed on what we've left behind
Rehabilitatin'-like
Them old times we used to hike
Out barefooted fer the crick.
Long bout April first-to pick
Out some "warmest' place to go
In a-swimmin'-Oo my-oh
Wonder now we hadn't died,
Crate horseradish on my hide
Jes a-thinkin' how cold then
That-'ere worter must a ben,
Thlnlxin' back-W'y. goodness-mel
| kin call their names and see
Every little tad l played
With. err fought. er was afraid
OF. and so made him the best
Friend had of all the rest
Thinkin back, l even hear
Them a-callin' high and clear.
Up the crick-banks. where they seem
Still hid in there-like a dream
And me still a-pantin on
The green pathway they have gone,
Still they hide. by bend err ford
Still they hide-but. thank the Lord
CThinkin' back as I have said
hear laughin' on ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
From the New York sun.

From the New York Sun.
N CCORING to telegram from St.
W Petersburg the newspapers have ave
been permitted to discuss the
Tangier affair In terms commendatory of
Emperor William and indicative of luke
warmness toward Russia's French ally.
This is but the latest of several Incidents
that have pointed on the one hand to a
restoration of the cordial understanding
that formerly existed between the Rus
sian and Prussian governments and, on
the other, to a coalition of France and
Great Britain, to which Italy would be
strongly attracted by sympathy and inter
est, aud to which Austria also, after
the triple alliance should have expired by
limitation, might also become a party.
Although the alliance between Russia
and France did not bind the latter power
to assist the former in the contest with
Japan, there is no doubt that the war
party at st. Petersburg believed th'
its ally could be trusted to stretch on
It's behalf the rights of neutral to
the utmost, and that, at all events, I'M
limited financial resources would be pro-
durable through Paris bankers. AS mat
ter of fact, the French foreign office
has evinced determination not to swerve
from the duties of a neutral, and Russia $
latest attempt to borrow money in Paris
has proved abortive.
The failure to receive the aid expect
ed from France Is contrasted by the St.
Petersburg newspapers with the inn
mense Importance of the service rendeief
by the German Emperor, whose personal
assurances that no threatening demon
stration on the side of Poland need be
dreaded enabled the Russia war office
to send to Manchuria the majority of
the picked troops and large part of the
heavy artillery habltually kept on the line
of the vistula. There Is good reason
to believe that but for the restrain
ing influence exercised by Emperor Will
liam directly on his own eastern frontier
and indirectly through the Hapsburg gov
eminent In Galicia, the Polish patriots
would have organized during the last
twelvemonths a revolution which by oc-
cupying Russia's army at home would
have compelled her to seek peace In the
far east. 1t is well understood in Toxic
and London. that although there is no Of
fetal record of compact. the position
taken by the German sovereign with ref
erence to Poland has had practical re-
suits equivalent to overt cooperation:
and nobody doubts that Admiral Togo
would long since have been obliged to
face a German feet but for the fact thai
in that event British warships would have
helped the Japanese.
1t is not surprising that, considering
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
Many Visitors Coming.

Indications point TO lars crowd of
visitors in Birmingham ON April % on
the occasion of the unwilling of the con-
federate monument in Capitol park" said
Capt. ]. Lawler Darby. adjutant of Camp
Hardee, 1.-The Daug.., rs of the Confed-
eracy are preparing an attractive pro-
gramme and the railroads have granted
a reduced rate for that day. The occa-
sion will be great reunion of veterans
and their sons and daughters and friends.
The soldiers of the Confederacy are fast
passing away and these reunions of the
SCARED heroes win not be possible a few
wears hence. Every veteran, therefore.
who can possibly get to Birmingham on
the 2eth should tie here to answer to the
roll CALL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
Street Plan All Right.

From the Gadsden Journal.
Birmingham is considering the chang
Ing of the names of number OF streets.
There are other things in the Magic City
that need the change much more. II
everything about the city was as ac-
ceptable as the street plan there would
be little to criticize.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
Some women have more Intelligence
than they don't seem to hase.
It's mighty exciting the wav sonie wom-
or 6ioss above the waist as Il tsey didn't
There Is hardly anything more exciting
than to be fooled by a girl that you are
fooling.
When woman has a birthday after
she has counted the presents she hasn't
tine to count the years.
You can make man so mad he can't
SEA by telling him how everybody ad-
inires tine ability of one oi his friends
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
Fire Destroys birmingham

THE destruction of the new private
car Birmingham in the Atlantic and
Birmingham railroads shop fire at way
cross several nights ago is really sad
said railroad man. who has just re-
turned from the South Georgia metropo-
lis.
THE Birmingham was to be the pri-
vate car of Mr. Wadley and it had never
left the shops 1t with seven other pas
senger cars were totally destroyed. The
private car Atlantic was saved from the
fire. as we'll as other valuable rolling
stock
THE fire is said to have been one OF
the most serious Waycross has ever eX-
perienced The master mechanics OF
fee, store room with $4,000 worth OF
stores, carpenter shop, construction shed,
fourteen freight and eight passenger
cars being burned, the aggregate loss
being placed at $4,000. No engines were
destroyed and the machine and black
smith shops were not damaged.
THE Atlantic Coast Line offered every
assistance to remove the cars from the
shops but the fire burned so fiercely and
RAPIDLY that nothing further could be
done. The origin of the fire Is unknown.
A few of the workmen were busy wltnip
fifty yards of where it started.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
Auto In Mobile.

From the Mobile Item
The auto continues to Increase in Mo-
bile. It's the tendency of the times Mo-
bile's roads should be improved and new
ones built. 1t is hoped the autosts will
get together for the good roads move
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
PARTY DOESN'T MATTER.

From the Eufaula Times.
Tom Lawson is a talked-cf candidate
for mayor of Boston. pux as yet no ons
knows what party is going to back him.
Age-Herald.
And Tom doesn't care. either. If he gel.
on one of his rousters he will be mayo
anyhoN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

1t will be interesting to observe the
tactics of Mr. Garfield In probing the
Standard OIL trust. He has just recuper-
ated from his investigation Of the beef
trust and the cartoonlsts anticipate some
Inspiration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
Dread Season Near,

From the Mobile Register
Slowly but surely the dread season of
housekeeping is approaching. In many
an instance this has been the occasion
OF the fall of a good man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
ALABAMA PRESS
Music In Dothan.

From the Houston Eagle.
Dethan his another ine@.y 20 ound OF,
her hands Before the familiar sound of
one grind organ gets out of your ears
there's another one thrust upon you
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The Cape-to-Calro railroad bridge over
the zambesi river Is not only high above
low water, but II encourages the build
ing of the rest of the line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

President Morales prefers Is per cent
of the duties of his country and no revo-
lution to 100 per cent with a revolution
lurking in every district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

ii. II. Rogers effort to harness the
Standard Oil up with the Ten Com
mandments has miscarried They will not
go in double harness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Judge DUNES victory puts him in the
running OF 1908, alongside Joe Folk and the
other great reformers The country Ia cut
ting loose from its middle period.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Jiu-jitsu is fully established at West
Point and Annapolis, but unless 1t will
operate to promote football 1t will not
be popular at either place
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Japan is not fighting for the fun of
the thing. She wants solid and enduring
results. and she proposes to keep on UNI
til she gets them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

President Roosevelt's vacation would
have been unpracticable before the days
of the telegraph
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
Up to the Farmers.

From the Franklin Times.
1t is up to the farmers now as tf
what the number of bales of cotton shall
be next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
About Persons.

Henry Fits .of Tuscaloosa is stopping
at the Morris.
R. ii. Cobb OF Admission is at the Nor
ris
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Oyama is not marking time on account
Of pour parlers but is preparing to remind
the Russians once more that peace is
a good thing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The steel trust has showed up the
wages of 175.ooo OF its employees. This is
the good side of the trust.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The populist party in Russia is very
slow in starting, but if it does once
start in earnest it will be 'all up IN
the Cars case
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The German Emperor says administra-
tive entity must remain intact. England
and France will see that 1t does not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Mr.. Roosevelt will regret no doubt
he could not hunt gray wolves instead
Of the kind they have in Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Alabama bonds are wanted in many
states by many bankers of many faiths
at many good prices.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Napoleon Lajoie and his Big Stick are in
our midst. and they do crowd a little In
tina. position.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Women are wearing larger shoes, but
the numbers on them stand unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The Sunday amusements in Russian
towns includes a period for the throwing
of bombs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The state press has begun to view yul.
can in a mildly contemplative manner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

But If Mr.. Carnegie helps the small
colleges to become big rich. he will de-
stroy his last chance of dying without
disgrace.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

II Vice President Fairbanks wants to
use the fruits Of his literary aspirations
for campaign purposes he had better
hurry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The new canal commission ought to
profit by the fate of its predecessor and
get busy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Judge Dunno has ten children and has
jrst been elected Mayor of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The populist party in Russia is very
slow in starting but If It does once
start in earnest it will be "all up. III
the Cars case.
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Oyama Is not marking time on account
Of pour parlers but is preparing to remind
the Russians once more that peace is
a good thing.
But IL Mr.. Carnegie helps the small
colleges to become big rich. he will de-
stroy his last chance of dying without
disgrace.
If Vice President Fairbanks wants to
use the fruits Of his literary aspirations
for campaign purposes he had better
hurry.
The new canal commission ought to
profit by the fate of its predecessor and
get busy.
----a--------
II Japan will waive an indemnity the
autoeracy will wave white nag to beat
the band.
Oyama is willing to please the grand
dukes by seeing that the war goes on
merrily.
Judge Dunno ran on the race suicide is
sue also His ten children got him many
vote
The Coal Barons are not abashed in the
presence of big league teams. See score
beard.
The lobster trust is fighting the loo
ster fishermen down in the state of
Maine
-.s.-----
President Castro's army Of invasion
might also be useful in contemplating
time.
Theodore Roosevelt made himself at
Louisville President of all the people
President Roosevelt prefers bears and
bob cats to fourth-class postmasters.
- -
John ID. Rockefeller cuts down his SAL
airy in order to promote his dividends.
A cargo of yeast cakes might help some
of those flying machines to rise
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japan Will not put peace on the bar
gain counter this year.
Mr., HYDE is up against it but seems to
be pushing some.
Straw votes are no longer fashionable
in Chicago.
1t is now up to Austin to entertain the
President.
Washington sleeps since Teddy went
e~ay.
Kansas has mania for hunting trusts
------------.s---------
Parsifal' next and then the buzz fan.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

II Japan will waive an indemnity the
autoeracy will wave white 1ag to beat
the band
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Oyama is willing to please the grand
dukes by seeing that the war goes on
merrilY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Judge Dunno ran on the race suicide is-
sue also. His ten children got him many
q Nnfe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The Coal Barons are not abashed in the
presence of big league teams. See score
Ifar I'd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

The lobster trust is fighting the lo,t
ster fishermen down in the state of
Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Halls PARK

Halls Park.
AS the mayor has called for sugges-
tons as to the names for the three new
parks l would urge that of William
HANS Jr., for one of them. said a citi-
zen last night who is thoroughly
acquainted with the history of Brming-
nam and the factors in its development
Mr.. Halls Is in the truest sense a cit
izen of Birmingham, for his heart as
well as his large interests are here. lie
Is a generous but unostatlous contributor
TO every cause which makes for the up
building of Birmlngham-phila
moral or material But there is a moe
direct reason why one Of the parks
should bear his name Mr. Hall is the re-
organizer-the creator, In factor the
Birmingham Realty company, which, az
Is well known, Is the successor OF the
Elyton Land company. He inspired that
broad and liberal policy which mas mace
the Birmingham Realty company one OF
the great forces In the forward move
ment of the city, policy which lays
stone in the wall OF Birmingham every
time one Is placed In that of the company.
Indeed, If ii had not been for the civic
pride of Mr.. Halls and the Realty COM
pany and the sagacity Of Mayor Dren-
men. the people would not have thest
beautiful breathing places BY all means
let us name one of the parks Tor TINS
lovable gentleman, this friend of human
ity. this stauneh believer in Birmins-
ham. To add to the gracefulness OF the
act I suggest that his name be given TO
the park nearer Lakevew. There Is an
eloquent fitness in site and individual.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

John d. Rockefeller cuts down his SAL
airy in order to promote his dividends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

A cargo of yeast cakes might help some
of those flying machines to rise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

japan Will not put peace on the bar
gain counter this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Straw votes are no longer fashionable
n Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

President Roosevelt prefers bears and
bob cats to fourth-clsss postmasters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

1t is now up to Austin to entertain the
Pr esident
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

President Castro's army of invasion
might also be useful in contemplating
tine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Mr., HYDE is up against it but seems to
be pushing some.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Theodore Roosevelt made himself at
Louisville President of all the people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Daily and Sunda. Age Heraid..........S.Oo
Daily and Sunday, per month.......... 10
Sunday A. s-Hereld. per nnnum........ 400
Weekly Age Herald, per annrrn...s.... lOo
Subscription payable in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Washington sleeps since Teddy went
nntav
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Entered Z the Birmingham. Ala, post
office as second-class matter under act
Of Congress. March 5, 1879
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

A great many people who think tho
world owes them a living spend all their
lives trying to collect 1t and leave be-
hind a monument of debts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

1t is rather remarkable that after all
the agitation in the state over decreas-.
ing the amount of fertilizer to be used
by the farmers this year an increase OF
1000 tons in the amount of fertilizer sold
in Alabama for 1904-5 Is shown over the
sales for 1904 In this case talking seems
to have accomplished but little.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

Messrs. Harrington. Churchill and Par
ker-respectfully designated as Booth.
Winston and Gilbert are pointed out as
writer's who have waxed opulent by their
craft, and are still collecting coins. 1t
would be painful to point out the individ-
uals who have failed to follow the illus-
trious examples of Messrs. Harrington.
Churchill and Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

There is nothing figuratiye about the
way in which the bears of Colorado are
taking to the tall and uncut timber. A
Colorado bear will be the poorest rise
in the world until .ireless THEODORE goes
back home again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-06

L. H. Russ. M. w. Carlisle and w. #.
Jordan are the only authorize travelling
representatives OF The Age-Herald In Its
circulation department.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-02
TRADE REVIEW.
Outlook For Business Observed by
the Black Diamond.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 81. The Black
Diamond, official organ of the coal in
dustry, reviewing the western trade
tomorrow will say:
Conditions in the bituminous in
dustry in the west appear to have un-
dergone no change the past week, not
w~ithstanding there was severe wealth
er on Tuesday, followed by a heavy
snowstorm and blizzard on Wednes-
day. At the leading markets there is
too much coal on track and it would
require at least a fortnight of severe
weather to bring about a recovery in
prices which would put them On a
fair basis. Retailers stocks of btu.
minous coal at nearly every point are
large for this season Of the year; pres.
sure is being eXerted by selling agents
to increase them or at least to get the
dealers to take in more coal; the rail-
roads are not in the market for any
larger tonnage than is called for on
their contracts, sc that the outlet Is
not as good as Is usually experienced,
while the over-production keeps prices
down to a low basis and the market in
a partially demoralized condition.
"At some points bituminous prices
are slightly lower than they were last
week. This is said to be particularly
true of st. Louis, where there is re.
ported to be a serious accumulation
of run-of-mine coal, with selling fig,
ures much below those that obtain I'M
der normal conditions. If reports be
true from that field, some run-of-mine
coal from Illinois sources has sold
there during the past week as low as
sixty-five cents per ton I. o. b.the mine,
which is ten to twenty cents below the
cost of production, depending upon
the mining rate and the field in which
this coal was p reduced. Screenings,
1t is reported, have also been in a
very weak condition, and some Of this
coal has been practically given away
there at the cost of freight charges"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-02
A NEW TOWN FOR
MAHASKA COUNTY
CONTRACT LET FOR FORTY
HOUSES THIS MORNING.
LOCATED NEAR WHITE CITY.
Raven Coal Company VIII Develop
Its Great Field Of Coal - The
Shaft is Now Being Put
Down.

Mahaska county is to have a new
mining town, and one that will be OF
no small Importance, if the develop
ment Of the Raven Coal Co.'s new
camp continues as it has started.
The company's mines are located
south Of White City and near the
county line. The prospecting shows
a good vein OF fine quality coal and
the shaft is now being sunk. There
is plenty of coal in the vicinity and
the mine and equipment are being
built for years to come.
The contract for forty new houses
for the miners, to be erected during
the coming spring, was let by Messrs.
Reigel and Fraker this Saturday morn
ing and was secured by Ira D. Kellogg.
The houses are to be rour-room struc.
lures and above the average of min
ers' homes. More buildings will be
erected rs soon as the mine is in OPP
Grafton and the men are demanded
by its output, but the forty houses
nov contracted for Will be erected i'm
mediately, o. as soon as operations
can be started in the spring.