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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Returns to Old Home.

The friends of Wilton H. Earle will re- gret to learn that he has returned to his old home, Greenville, S. C., where he will live permanently in the future and practice his profession.
 MT. Earle has been practieing law In Birmingham for the past two years, and has done well here, but believes that he will have a larger and better future in his native city and state.
 MT Earle is a graduate of Furman unl- versity of South Carolina, where he took the degree of A. B., and is also grad uate of the University of Michigan, where he took the degree of L. l.. B. He IS re- garded as a young man of fine ability and accomplishments.
 He has been frequent visitor to the home of MT. and Mrs. Belton Gilreash' who regret that he could not find 1t to his interest to remain permanent citi- zen-of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Puttinu Up inc Party Bars.

Chairman Mallory of the state exec utive committee is certainly cautious to the point of extreme conservatism when he says he is opposed to allow ing any person to vote in the coming primaries "who entered our last pri- mary, yet voted against the nominees at the general election following" Not even a new conversion to democratic principles would cover a case so az gravated as that. It would be but prudence to shut a man of that char acter out of the democratic primaries, for when one votes in primary he is in honor bound to support the action Of that primary at the polls. This would be but common honesty.
 Colonel Mallory draws the line at the right place, and it cannot prudent ly be drawn much, If any, tighter. The concentration of the white vote in the democratic camp is, and ever will be, needful, and in order to gather in all the democratic party must needs main- tain an open door to all who have not acted dishonorably towards tito all who act sincerely and conscientiously.
 Colonel Mallory draws the line prop erly, and the executive committee will make no mistake if it adopts his plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Good Sense at Chattanooga.

The Chattanooga convention was nlanned to protest against Italian inl- migration. but the plans of mice and men went aglee, and 1t actually urged Italian immigration. It actually ln- vited to this section all white men ex- .cept paupers and criminals, and 1t re- louested southern senators and repre- sentatiyes to act accordingly.
 In the matter of quarantine. too, both Governor vardaman of Mississippi and pr. Sanders of Alabama were turned down, and the following reso- ,utions were adopted by an overwhelm- ing vote:
 "Resolved. That we, the delegates from Alabama. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia Kentucky Louisiana, Mississippi, Mis- souri. Maryland, North Carolina, south Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. hereby respectfully request the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled to enact law whereby coast. maritime and national frontier quarantine shall be placed ex- clusively under the control and jurisdie- ton of the United States government and that matters of interstate quarantine shall be placed under the control and Jurisdiction of the United States govern mcnt. acting in cooperation with the sev' eral state boards of health.
 we furthermore respectfully request that Congress shall make adequate ap- propriation to enforce and perfect tht objects of this memorial and to stamp oul as nearly as practicable the yellow fever carrying mosquito in its breeding or liv' ing places in the United States, and by negotiating arrangements with the gov ernments of Central and South America and the West India Islands, on places where the mosquito has its breeding places, or exists in said countries.
 .Resolved Second, That we urge upor the legislatures of the several states tha they enact quarantine regulations as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
A Fine Band.

Wells band of St. Louis, which will give concert at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday night enjoys a high reputation. It was the official band at the world s fair, and many music lovers of Birming- ham had the pleasure of hearing it fre- quently. An amateur said yesterday: T have heard all the great concert bands and I can say honestly that Wells is un- surpassed. MT. Well is young man, and is full of snap. He is well equipped for his work and is singularly magnetic. His programmes are varied, being made up in part of classic and in part of light, popu- lar music.'
 Wells band numbers fifty pieces and many of the players are solo artists of large reputation. The bandmaster is noted for his obiging disposition. He responds freely to encores and will play anything by request If the request Is in writing at the box office of the theatre before the performance begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT MATTERS POLITICAL
 AND OTHER AFFAIRS OF INTEREST HERE

ming on a 'knocker'' platform. so to speak This is a baseball term, but it is expressive. Both of them are taking ad- vantage of the errors and shortcomings of others. The fellows who manage the railroads are getting it. Still the game of politics, as we all know is a queer game and one which depends largely upon skill and diplomacy.
 Very few men ever fulfill the platform of principles upon which they climb into office. Usually platforms are convenient mounts After that, the foundation must be laid and the structure built upon 1t. 1 have never yet known the legislative structure to be built according to the platform plans.
 So we shall perhaps find it in Alabama.
 Yet undoubtedly the prosperity of this country has led to a political upheaval which is unique and heretofore unknown. Look at the Hearst race in New York for instance. It is useless to comment upon 1t because the facts have been told each day in the news columns of the various newspapers. In Ohio there was an uphea- val, and all throughout the country the people are apparently thinking and act ing for themselves Ihere is spirit abroad which demands a change and thorough honesty of administration in all respects. These upheavals come about every generation. and are well. $
 And by the way, right here in Birning- ham we need bit more activity in ad- ministration at once. It takes too long to do things here Twentieth street has been torn up for months and the people are inconvenienced because of somebody 8 delay in not getting the paving work through. The Highland avenue people have been waiting on a pavement for more than six months. The street is badly torn up because contractors and city managers are In a scrap over some- thing about how the streets shall be paved. There are great gulleys between
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nearly as possible in accord and conform ity as hereafter enacted"
 The entire programme adopted at Chattanooga is admirable. It meets the situation rather than a set of polit- ical doctrines. It puts human life and human concerns above obsolete theo- ries and ill-fitting vagaries.
 The true doctrine of states rights Is not, however, trenched upon a partl- cle. In seeking to do away with a custom that has all along proven in health matters inefficient, it does not trespass an inch upon the reserved rights of the states. Foreign com merce and interstate commerce are federal concerns, and the introduce tfon and propagation of foreign dis ease germs are properly, naturally and necessarily incidents of such com merce. The states have, in other words, been bearing the expense of an incident of foreign and interstate commerce without right or justifiea- tion. Let the federal government do it's own proper work and foot the bills It is better prepared to do it than the states are, and the states should see to it that the federal government here- after does It's full duty in preserving the public health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
COMMENTS ON MEN AND l
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD
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want canal. The sooner dirt begins to fly the better it will be for the south. Lots of people who ride in trolley cars and automobiles themselves insist on the ghost walking.
 DREAMING IN THE FIRELIGHT. Dreaming in the freight of the days
 gone by,
 Building fairy castles once again. Turning OCT the ashes of your hopes
 long dead,
 With their mingled pleasure and their pain: Calling back the mem'ry- of a face that's
 dear,
 Lingrin on the parting with sigh, Musing to the roaring of the bright, red
 . flames,
 Dreaming fin the nrelisht of the days
 gone by
 Dreaming in the freight of the days
 gone by,
 Startled by the rushing of the wind Watching rings of blue smoke curling
 up above - From a pipe that's proved faithful
 friend;
 Sitting there and thinking, with 2
 thoughtful mien
 Of the noble deeds you hoped to try, Counting up the years that you have
 spent in vain.
 Dreaming in the f1relight of the days
 gone by. Dreaming in the freight of the days
 gone by, Comes a gentle presence-tis your wife. In the past, as in the present. by your
 side Sunshine and flower of your life. Brighter looms the future, and away
 speed regrets
 Well YOU know that love will never die, So the past is buried with the spirit of a Dreaming In the freight of the days
 gone by.
 Professor Langley's houseboat. from which his cratic flying machine was launched, has been sold by the govern- ment. This marks the last stage in ths decline of an aerialist who failed to fly. Another American countess has obtain- ed a devorce from a count who failed to support her. So runs the world away. What good does it do to preach? Vice President Fairbanks is going up right along in Masonry, but he does nos seem to get any nearer the White House. T. Taggart's clarion voice comes out or French Lick Springs. T. Taggart joins the procession and decries 'bossism in the Democrotic ranks. T. Taggart was interviewed considerably by newspaper men when Judge Alton Brooks Parker was running for the presidency on treadmill. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
camp Hardee Grateful.

"camp Hardee feels extremely gratefua to the generous public of Birmingham said AdIut. J. l.. Darby yesterday, TOT the liberal response to the request thai clothing and other contributions be iur- nished for the old soldiers nome ae Mountain Creek, near Montgomery.
 '"rhe old soldiers at the home were badly in need of the clothing, and the liberal donations which Birmingham citi- zens have given speaks well for the city Commander S. P. Vance and myself, with several members of the camp, succeeded in securing besides the large amount or clothing, twentyfour pairs of large, com- paratively new blankets, which have al- ready been shipped to Mountain Creek.
 ''The old soldiers at the home are very grateful for the liberal donations from Birmingham, which were larger than they expected even from this generous city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Restaurant Needed.

"Birmingham," said commercial travler yesterday. "has many restaurants. but they are either places where high prices are the rule, or else they are of the stool sort where prices are low and the supply of food not over-abundant.
 Tn other words the betwixt and be- tween place is not here-the place where good meal is supplied at reasonable price. A restaurant is needed in which satisfactory meal could be furnished at about 95 or 50 cents.
 ''Nor is Birmingham well equipped with restaurants that serve luneheons to ladies. No lady will accept stool at round table, and many ladies come in from the Highlands on either side who would take a midday meal in town If the aecommo- dations were satisfactory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Shop Bible Classes.

'I believe" said the Rev. pr. A. J. Dickinson yesterday, that the plan of the Young Mems Christian association in con- ducting Bible classes in shops is one of the best yet put into operation by the association.
 "The plan brings many intelligent me- chanics into the church of their choice, and reaches many others not in the habit of attending church. The meetings are held at the noon hour in several of the largest machine shops in Birmingham. The men always listen attentively and I think the meetings do a great amount of good.
 "Dr. Wharton. the evangelist now in Birmingham, will visit all these shops this week and the men will be given rare treat"
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the street car tracks and the drive ways on the side. and yet there are no lights to warn people out of these gulleys It Is nobody's duty apparently. to warn the public against accidents.
 Of course anybody can kick, and natur- ally there is some excuse that can be of- fered fer existing conditions; but they do exist. They exist just like other condi- tions exist in Birmingham, notably, the weakness in the fire and police depart ments. I do not pretend to say what 1t is, but it is a fact that Birmingham has outgrown itself, and the present admin stration of city affairs is finding diffi- culty in coping with conditions of today.
 So 1t is with the administration of other affairs. I don't mean to kick about 1t. but do think we ought to get together, organize and keep pace with the Birming- ham of the present day.
 Reverting to politics. I am glad to ses that Henry B. Gray has announced him. self a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
 Henry Gray came to Birmingham from GeOrgla. lie started l1fe nere as a neWS- paper reporter. He made a good one. He then went into the banking business and made a good and successful banker. Ha has been identified for something like fif- teen years with the growth and develop ment of Birmingham in business way, and has made himself not only successful, but popular among the people He has been an alderman, county treasurer, a member of the board of education, and good and patriotic citizen in every way. He is broad minded, sturdy, progressive and man of splendid ability.
 The chances seem to be that he will have no material opposition in his race for Lieutenant Governor. Regardless of who is elected Governor. Gray will make a good Lieutenant Governor, and If he ever should succeed to the office of Gov ernor, he will fill it with credit to himself and the state.
 believe that I am correct in saving that everybody who knows Henry Gray well, thinks the same of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
A LITTLE PARABLE.

From the San Francisco Call
 Hatred and Selfishnes fell in love with each other because they saw that their deeds were alike evil.
 So they sought Beelzebub and asked him to marry them.
 ''I will do it." he said, but it must be on one condition"
 What Is the condition?' they asked. That the two of you, when legally made one, shall take new name"
 Tt is agreed" they said.
 So they were welded with much pomp and ceremony
 Now what is our new name?" they immediately inquired.
 Human Folly was the answer. That name hereafter will include the both of of you as indeed it practically has done heretofore"
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of the Quaker City, he knows nearly everybody in the state of Pennsylvania, and says he is quite sure the governor and he are on speaking terms. if not re- lated.
 q take great interest in politics. con tinued MT. Pennypacker, and think that while 1t Is of great importance to the respective followers of Hearst nd Mcrlsi- Ian to have their leader declare ed elected, 1t is of much greater importance to thc citizens at large to have the man of their matter who he may be.
 'Events since the election have been sensational. Ballot boxes in Nor.h river, loose votes in alleys, boxes without official seals, and other things equally as startling seem to indicate that some one is tryiog to prevent an honest count. The whole thing will be sifted, however. before Hearst is through with it."
 About Persons.
 F. B. Hull of Jackson, Miss, Is at tho Morris.
 0. M. Parrish of Athens, Ga., is at tho Metropolitan.
 James Campbell of Opelika Is at the St. Nicholas. l Col. l.. Y. Dean, prominent insurance man of Eufaula, Is at the Hillman.
 E. B. Kimball of Cincinnati Is at the Birmingham. 1 E. L. Mullen of Louisville is at the Hill- man. J. c. Dean of Fayetteville is at the Metropolitan. c. D. Ellis of Opelika is at the St. Nicholas.
 J. c. Delaney of Blocton is at the Mor- ris. l P. B. Martin and A. T. Brown of Mont l gomery are at the Morris.
 Ira Welch of Philadelphia Is at the Hillman.
 s. O. Jacobs of New York is at the Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Wants Hearst to Win.

'.I would like to see William Randolph Hearst mayor of New York" said Harry Pennypacker at the Hillman yesterday He has certainly put up remarkable fight for the place, and if his claims are anything like correct he was undoubtedly elected last Tuesday. If he succeeds ill proving that he was counted out at the polls. even though he is never seated in office he will have performed great public service"
 MT. Pennypacker is business manager of Miller & Plohns revival of 'The Black Crook" which will be seen at the Bijou theatre this week. While not native
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Gurley Herald: The pastors union of Birmingham is scoring the State Fair company for permitting intoxicating drinks to be sold inside the fair grounds, betting on the races, etc.. and propose prosecuting the company for sundry viola tlons of the law. We suppose midway is included in the "sundry' violations. If 1t isn't, it should be.
 Talladega Reporter: Birmingham is figuring to have circus to spend the winter with it. And during the state cam paign, too!
 Eutaw Whig and Observer: merchant of Birmingham estimates that there were 75,OOO visitors in Birmingham during the fair and that they spent in the city be- tween 1.150.OOO and s2, OOo, GOO. St. Clair Herald: Birmingham is to have another high building. This one is to be on the northeast corner of First avenue and Twentieth; it is to be fifteen stories high.
 Franklin Times: Birmingham has a right to be proud of herself in the way that she entertained the nations chief executive and the great success of the state fair.
 Centreville Press: The Birmingham politicians are said to be looking up and renewing their acquaintance with their old Bibb county friends. Marshall Banners. Birmingham now boasts of Alabamas first million dollar bank. It begins to look as if everything was headed toward the Iron City these days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Arguments are nine parts tongue and one part brain.
 Elections are good things not to in- crease ones respect for his fellowman.
 There wouldn't be any fun in being bad if the preachers wanted you to be.
 A man ought to be ashamed of himself to marry for money when he doesn't get 1t.
 The only thing that can stand as much squeezing a girls hand in mans Is her foot in a shoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
HENRY B. GRAY.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 The announcement of Henry $. Gray for lieutenant governor is the first positive entry for that highly dignifed and important office. MT. Gray is thorough business man. but has deyel- oped qualities which show his aptitude Tor nublic service. His announcement will doubtless lead to others in the noar future. It is not likely in this day ana generation that any man will be given walkover for that position, which in certain contingencies, leads to the govef@ norship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Hearst at Harvard.

William R. Hearst" said a Harvard man last night at the Southern club, was at Cambridge with me when Cleveland was elected President of the United States in 1884. He was an ardent democrat, his father being Senator Hearst of California.
 ''rhe night after Cleveland was elected Hearst and some of his democratic friends went over to Boston and bought about 100 roosters, took them to Cambridge, en- tered the chapel of the university and turned them loose there.
 When the faculty and students met next morning for prayers, the 100 roosters were perched around the chapel and ev- cry one of them was growing Justify over Clevelands election.
 Hearst was found out, and little while thereafter he left college. As a student he was q somewhat shy fellow, but well liked and prominent In college life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
THE COTTAGE DOOR.
By Charles Swain.

By Charles Swain. The starry silence falls
 Along my sylvan way; A spirit walks the earth
 We never meet by day, And listening to the voice
 Of years that are no more. My feet-O, know'st thou why?- Have wandered to thy door. The quiet taper burns.
 And makes thy easement bright And soft thy shadow falls
 Between me and the light; l gaze as on a shrine
 My heart would bend before; My couch had seen no rest.
 Had not seen thy door! The Night, as If to breathe.
 Her starry curtain parts:f The very air seems faint
 With breath of lovers hearts; Some spirit robes the earth
 In light that heaven were; Or is that light thine own?
 And that heaven thy dooeY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
A Ticket and a Pass.

q was greatly interested" said Tus- cumbia man last night at the Hillman, who made the trip with the candidates for governor to Russellville, "by little incident that came up on the cars.
 When the conductor came through taking up tickets, Dr. Cunningham fished out pass and handed 1t up for the con- ductor's inspection.
 MT. Conner, who sat near Dr. Cum ningham in the same car, fumbled in his pocket, and drew forth blue striped ticket and handed it to the conductor.
 Some one asked MT. Conner where his pass was.
 Right here in my pocket said MT. Conner, laughingly. And I use 1t, too, when I travel on business connected with the railroad commission. When l go out making electioneering speeches, however, I always pay my fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
Iron Ore in the World.

The Iron Age presents summary of the report of the Swedish geologi- cal survey on the iron ore supply of the world. The Swedish report thus sums up the workable ore bodies of the world:
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1 HIS era of prosperity Is unusual. (0 It is felt all over the country.
 In the south, and particularly in the Birmingham district. 1t g1ides like a muscular boy on a new floor mounted upon his favorite pair of roller skates.
 The Birmingham district and all of Ala bama seems to be going ahead at express speed. New industries and all sorts of new things are being established and everybody in commercial industrial, manufacturing and mining way seems to be prosperous. The farmer is getting the highest prices for his products, and the manufacturer is getting a price that he didn't dream of year ago.
 When people are prosperous throughout to protest, but would aid fin new move ments and enterprises. They are disposed to assert the rights of independent and thinking people. That's the reason old political alliances in Alabama are thrust asde and that is the reason the people are giving a careful hearing to the pres ent candidates for Governor of Alabama.
 This Conner Cunningham debate Is in- terestlng. The people are listening to 1t and they are reading what the two men say. Neither candidate is big enough. nor able enough, nor eloquent enough. nor Is personally so popular as to cam mand a landslide of votes. As matter of fact, the people want to hear from them see them, read about them, and then decide for themselves. They might decide that they don't want either one Of them. Yet that is doubtful as no other man in the state of great enough propor- tions to command tidal wave, so to speak, seems to care enough about the office of Governor to get out and ask for 1t.
 As a matter of fact, both of the candi-
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The policy holders are now await ing the glad time when District Attor- ney Jerome will bring the life insur- ance grafters and their political con tributions into court.
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It is reported that Wu Ting Fang has been made totally deaf as the re- suit of bomb explosion. Wu has had hard time since he left dear old Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-12
GOOD INDICTMENT.

From the Talladega Reporter.
 The Age-Herald tried the giving away of g bills to increase its circulation. Peo- pie might be induced to read some coun- try weeklies at such considerations.