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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
Coed lnve stment.

Within the past two years Birming- ham has gained a greater number of industries of the smaller class than in any former period of five years. Cap ital Is looking largely this way, but with earnest and concerted efforts on the part of members of the Conner cial club the work of locating new in- dustrial plants would proceed even faster.
 The Age-Herald suggested recently that the Comercial club would do well to raise $2500 or 5000 and have made 8 new map of the south, with a view of showing Birmingham as the logical point for southern distribution. Such map would induce some of the large manufacturing concerns that find 1t necessary to have southern branches to build plants here. The pay rolls of Atlanta are made up to a consid- erable extent In the branch industries, whose headquarters are in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Chicago. Memphis Is likewise being benefited by branches of northern manufactur- ing companies.
 Birmingham is far better situated for turning out finished products to be shipped throughout the south than Att lanta or Memphis One is too far east and the other Is too far west. to say nothing of the economy of assembling the raw material.
 It should not be a difficult matter to raise the money to pay for map such as that referred to. Let 1t be done and let these maps be circulated freely in manufacturing centers of the north. The outlay would be profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
Prosperity In Alabama.

A note of prosperity Is being sounded have money, the merchants are doing lively business and the banks are flourishing. The papers of the state testify to the era of general good feel. ing by the cheerful and optimistic tone of their editorial columns. Weekly papers from every county in the state unite in a chorus of jubilation and con graduation.
 No complaints are heard. Even poli- tics Is causing no rancor. The people are intent on their own affairs. A state campaign is in progress, but 1t Is caus- ing no excitement. Prosperity kills political activity and this year proves no exception. Spectacular features may develop when the candidates get on the home stretch, but there is little interest at present.
 The golden horn of plenty which Is  being emptied over Alabama is filed with the wealth drawn from the states cotton crop, her coal and iron, and her manufacturing and agricultural indus tries. All lines of business have re- ceived impetus from the wave of pros- perity in the agricultural districts, while Birmingham's growth is sur prise even to her own people.
 It is easy to laugh when the sun is shining. There is smile on the face of every man you meet. The stir of commercial and industrial activity Is on every side. Thanksgiving is coming on apace. The people of Alabama have much to be thankful for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
THE SOUTHERN BOY.

From the Baltimore Herald
 President Alderman of the University of Virginia, in his speech in New York last night. spoke fine words about the southern boy: He Is fine, hopeful fig ure," said he. "this new southern boy whom I know so we'll. of strong political instincts facing tardily a fierce industrial ism and new democracy, with Its grand CUTS and temptations. his ambitions and dreams moving around them. and yet holding fast. through the conservatism in his blood, to the noble conceptions of public probity and scorn of dishonor. Af- ter isolation and submersion through the virtues of self-reliance and patience, the southern states are now vigorous parts of the modern industrial democracy"
 All this is true. The southern boy is doing big things. and he will do bigger ones. His dangers are few but real--and they are personal. He must let whisky alone. He must not play poker. He must not marry too early. He must resist the temptation of officeholding. And last, but not least. he must remember that the long. steady pull is better than grand stand spurts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
Our Wireless s Equipment.

A wireless message sent from the West Virginia, bearing the President, was caught at Washington, then nine hundred miles away. The range of the wireless Is still uncertain, but it is known that messages are daily sent from Cornwall on the one side of the Atlantic and from Cape Breton on the other, and these are caught by steam CTS even two thousand miles away. But the ship herself is rarely able to transmit messages more than 200 miles.
 The range of transmission depends upon great many things. The wave does not travel as well in daylight as at night. It is not trustworthy in cities where wires and machinery are null tiplied Many influences affect the homeless wave, and none of them are fully understood, even by expert cleo tricians.
 But after all, 1t Is known that eff ciency largely depends upon the send ing and receiving apparatus. They should be attuned, so to speak, but If they are not there must be power enough in the sending apparatus to start good strong wave. There is also great difference in the respon- siveness or sensitiveness of receiving instruments, and it would probably be seen that the picking up of message at Washington was due to the supe- riority of the Washington receiving station. The transmitter on the West Virginia was, however, specially equipped.
 The wireless has secured a foothold in all advanced countries and navies. and the American navy should not lag in wireless outfits. Marconi is by no means the only student of the wire less service. There are other devices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Wonderful City.

Birmingham is a wonderful city" re- marked Charles E. Johnson. representa- tive of Columbus, Ohio. fire fighting ap- paratus house. This is my first visit to the city in six months. but I have seen improvements which have astonished me beyond measure. I have always co lsld- cred Birmingham one of the most pro gressive cities in the south. but l had no idea of the magnitude and growth of the municipality until today. I have driven over the city with a number of citizens and I must say that I am surprised to know that the city possesses so many substantial residences and business houses as are located here, and all are of recent construction.
 "A thing that has impressed me is the progressive and enterprising spirit exhibit ed by the citizens. For Birmingham is the slogan of every one I have met and such a spirit Is commendable. The people her are of the opinion that Birmingham is the greatest place in~the world. and agree with them to the extent that do not think that there is a more progressive municipality in the south. Business Is brisk, the citizens are happy and I be- leve that they have every reason to feel contented when they know that no city in the country is enjoying more prosperity than Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
LOVE SHALL LEAD US HENCE.

T do not call them dead" those dear And lovely ones who've gone before And softly closed deaths dusky door. Who knows how far they are, how nearf Have you not heard, as twilight holds I1s in it's soft and shadowed folds. strange. lisping sounds that have no
 source?
 (No human source, or so 1t seems)- The rythmic step beside your own Altho' you walked apart, alone2 The whispered word, the tender tone, Whose sweet familiarity
 Your heart alone could understand? Have you not felt upon your hand The touch that stirred with subtle force Your blood to wild, untrammeled coursea Have you not sudden walked from drsams And felt presence in the room As Of a roses pervasive bloom? Has not some season of despair Been followed by sweet, sure sense Of peace and sweet serenity That had its source you know not whersS All these and more than may be told; More than our human speech will hold. Are links that bind us to the past; Dear links that hold us safe and fast. They are our own, those dear ones gonsi Our own of kin and kind and soul: Love is thing complete and whole: Death may not mutilate, despoil- And after all: the life of toll The bearing of our human load Along the earthly way and road. We too shall open wide the door. To out and on forever more. And love shall meet and lead us henaA
 Birmingham, November 2A 19o2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
the Insurance Herald.

From the Insurance Herald.
 At a special meeting of the City Coun- ell of Birmingham, Tuesday evening of this week, 1t was unanimously resolved to increase the fire department equipment of the city in accordance with the agree ment entered into with the officials of the Southeastern Tariff association last Feb ruary, and a special committee of three was appointed to investigate the entire subject from the view point of fire and water departments. The resolution &C., knowledged the city governments dere- fiction in complying with the terms of this agreement which had been ratified by the mayor and board of aldermen.
 The immediate cause of this action was the fire that occurred Monday, whereby the telephone exchange and the Alabama Penny Savings bank buildings were de- stroyed, with considerable incidental dam age The Birmingham Age-Herald, with Its strong editorials on the necessity of immediate action, had very much influence in bringing about this much desired re- suit. It was joint meeting of the finance, fire and water committees of the city, and all seemed to recognize that the ne- cessities were most urgent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
Next Football Game.

'"lhe football dopers are already begin ming to figure on the Thanksgiving game in Nashville between Sewanee and Van derbiit," said Pen Reynolds yesterday, "and hear football talked morning, noon and night I believe that there Is more interest in football in Birmingham than ever before.
 About 100 people from Birmingham are going to Nashville to see this Vanderbilt Sewanee game. Judging from what I hear it will be fine game. but every one agrees that Vanderbilt will win. The showing of Sewanee against Alabama has however. encouraged the enthusiasts to believe that Sewanee will score.
 q have heard of several bets made that Sewanee would score and a number of people have bet that Vanderbilt would make four more touchdowns than &c., vance.
 There will be much interest in the Ala bama- Tennessee game in Birmingham Thanksgiving. I believe that almost as large a crowd will attend this game as the one that went to see Alabama defeat Auburn. It will probably not be as one sided as the game last Saturday, for Ala bama and Tennessee are pretty well matched according to the information l hear from many sources"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
New Books Out.

Some of the new Christmas books have arrived and I think several of them will prove very popular" said Henry Baruch yesterday. "The indications are that the sale of books for the Christmas holidays this year will be the largest on record. The publishers are anticipating this rush and the dealers are increasing their ord- CTS from 10 to 50 per cent. according to the dealer.
 One of the most popular books will be House of the Thousand Candles which I consider one of the cleverest books l have read in several years. It has only been on the market a few days, but sev- eral people who have read 1t tell me that they enjoyed it a great deal. It has been termed the book of a thousand sur prses' for the reason that the reader Is always running across something that Is unexpected and which delights. Already the book has had good sale
 One of the most handsomely illus trated books of the holiday offering will be 'Evangeline' The illustrations are in colors by Chfisty, and are some of the finest I have ever seen. The book is att tractively printed, In fact handsomely printed. and twill make very appro- priate Christmas gift.
 "One of the novelties of the season is Christy's first book in black and white I understand that he will devote great deal of his time In the future to draw ings in black and white. and will not pro- duce as many pictures in colors. Christy's s pictures in black and white are equally as strong and natural as his color work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
Tariff Revision This Winter.

The standpatters are endeavoring to convince Congress and the country that the deficit at the end of the pres ent fiscal year will be heavy. Their object in so doing Is to keep Congress from revising the tariff. They do not care what the condition of the treas ury is provided they can retain their privileges for taxing consumers under the Dingley tariff.
 The standpatters have to contend at present with an apprehended deficit and also with a demand for free hides and other raw material, but they are ready to meet all corners because their pockets are endangered. Against the demand for free hides arising among the shoe factories of Massachusetts and New York they are pitting the beef trust and other cattle interests fin the northwest, and the cattlemen are beginning to declare that if hides are to be put on the free list many other things must be also. Thus the warfare of interests goes merrily on. the consumer in the meanwhile pay ing all bills.
 The tariff is a log-roll affair, con structed to gratify the greed of the few at the expense of the many. The stand patters aim at present to arouse the few to the necessity of standing to- gether while the process of depicting the pockets of the many Is going on, and the indications are that every selfish grab embodied in the Dingley instrument will be on hand in Wash fngton to howl against tariff revision. The robbers are certainly on top, and the robbed will be helpless in the com ing Congress.
 It Is difficult to say where the Pres ident stands. He did not treat the Massachusetts shoe men very warmly, and yet he did not accurately define his position. He knows the tariff Is full of injustices; he has said as much, and yet he may quail before the com bine that upholds them. We shall soon know. for on the first Monday of December a public paper is due from his pen in which he cannot decently evade a discussion of the tariff situ- ation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
Want MusIcaI Comedy.

"The people of Birmingham are cer- tainly fond of musical comedy" said man at the Bijou last night. This com pany has already played six performances in Birmingham, and this makes the sew enth, and still person cannot get any thing but standing room. am told that the s. R. ot sign. has been hanging out ever since last Thursday night, or for more than a week.
 "One would think that all the people In Birmingham who want to sec play could do so in seven performances, but that is not the case. believe that the theatre will be well filled tomorrow afternoon and that tomorrow night it will be packed to the doors again.
 "Melodramas draw large crowds also, but they cannot compare fin size to those of the musical comedies Some people in Birmingham must go to the theatre sew eral times a week when there is good musical comedy on the boards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
FREE SAMPLES
Of Tobacco Make One Hundred Boys
 Slok and Close School.

Lyons (N. Y) Cor. Bartimore Herald.
 About a hundred pupils in the lower grades of the Lyons Union school experi- mented with chewing tobacco, in conse- quence of which school had to be dis. missed yesterday and lot of doctors sum- moned.
 An advertising agent for a tobacco firm struck town and began giving away sam ples of leaf tobacco. Each package con tained two and one-half ounces. The agent employed lot of boys to hand out samples on the street. As conse luence every boy of school age was soo1 going to school with a package of tobacco in his possession.
 An urchin set the fun going by taking a mouthful of the weed. His example was promptly followed by the ress of the boys Just then the school ben rang and all hands filed into school.
 Miss Halpin was the first teacher to see trouble. Miss Whitney. in the next room noticed that some of her pupils were sitting with their heads on the desks, while they appeared to be pale. Like ex- periences happened In three other rooms
 The teachers with one accord sprang to the bell and rang up Principal Kinney. The latter did not know what was up. and thought fire had broken out all over the building. He hastily ran into Miss Hal- pins room and found the teacher nearly wild
 Please, mister,' said one urchin. T know what's the matter wid dose kids. Deys been chewin' terbacker." At this Principal Kinney inspected the pockets of one of the sick lads and drew forth a package of tobacco. Miss Halpin made a tour of investigation and found each of the eighteen sick boys had tobacco
 While all this had been going on In Miss Halpin's room the other teachers had after frantic but futile efforts to raise Principal Kinney on the bell, telephoned to doctors. and soon five physicians came trooping into the school house.
 The doctors labored with the children. and finally the pupils in all five grades were let out of school for the afternoon, the sick ones going home some with oth- CT children and some with their parents
 Health Officer Veeder, as soon as he heard of the occurrence. took steps to ap- prehend the agent who had been distrbu- ting the tobacco samples. but he had gone west on the 3:45 train. Meanwhile all kinds of spanking apparatus have been kept busy In many homes. The lesson taught about the misery caused by tobacco is said to have been caused than any taught the youngsters from book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
COW AND coWcATcHER.
Humor and Peril of Railroad Travel In
 Sunny Italy.

From the Washington Post.
 Alberto Fredericci. the head of New York's roast chestnut trust, an organfza- tion not to be dispised, was praising Italy in cafe.
 "The only bad thing about Italy is its train service" he said. "I shall never for get a winter experience of mine on the railroad that runs along the Mediterra- mean from ventimille to Genoa.
 "I boarded this train at Ventimil1e one morning. bound for San Reno. Off we started, snow-covered mountains to our left, orange groves and rose farms about us, the blue sea on our right, and after some minutes we stopped.
 " Is this Bordighera?' I said to the guard.
 No. It's a cow he answered. There's a COW on the track
 Well, after a while the COW was driven off and we got under way again. Some few miles were traversed in a leisurely way. and then-we stopped again. f
 Another cow? I said to the guard bitterly.
 {" No he replied. The same one' l"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25

lation are to live eontented and happy lives. It means, in short, that humani- ty and civilization are to be applied 10 the Chinese as well as to the peoples in the western nations. There is no reason why they should not be. No event is more promising in the way of humanity than the present awakening In China. In the course of a genera. tion China will be able to take care of herself, and Japan and Great Britain are pledged to see that she has square chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
About Persons,

H. H. Sinnige, formerly of Birmingham but now of St. Louis. is in the city. He is being wormly greeted by his old friends Luther Mccoy of Atlanta, Is at the Metropolitan.
 A. E. Herring of Atlanta, Is at the Birmingham.
 Horace F. Smith of New York. is at the Hillman.
 J. G. Davis of Andalusia, is at the St. Nicholas.
 w. s. Gibson of Atlanta, is at the Bir- mingham.
 J. A. Coleman of Jasper, is at the Met ropolitan.
 L. s. Greene of Montgomery, is at the Morris.
 J. Alex Moore of Montevallo, is at the Morris.
 The Rev. Dr. w. B. Crumpton of Mont gomery. secretary of the state mission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
China for the Chinese,

The awakening of China is one of the great results of great war. That war was remarkable object lesson to the Chinese, for they saw at a glance how they could become strong enough to defend themselves against aggression--how, in other words. China could be preserved intact for the Chinese.
 Japan and Great Britain are both promoting the new movement in China. and every part of China is be-. coming intensely interested in the new project of self-preservation. Under ths guidance of Japan and Great Britain much can be accomplished in com paratively short space of time.
 Tn Japan there are today 2641 Chin csc students, coming from every prov ince but one in big China. Some of the students pay their own way, while others are aided to get modern west ern education at Japanese hands by the imperial government or by the provinces. The number of students from China in Japan is expected to increase. Naturally from 250,000,000 the number will become large. The educational feature of the awakening is but just begun.
 When China becomes accustomed to western methods as they are ac- cepted and assimilated by Japan, she proposes to organize new army, a new navy and new parliament, and to build plenty of new railroads. She does not propose to accept part only of western methods. She wants to be westernized as Japan has been, and then she proposes to take care of her self as Japan has taken care of her islands.
 All this involves no yellow peril. It simply means that China is to be pre- sDrved intact, and that a vast popu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25

board of the Alabama Baptist convention. Is at the Morris.
 W. F. Hayes of New Orleans, is at the Hillman.
 George A. Davis of Garnsey. is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 W. 0. w. Paine of Valley Head, Is at the Morris.
 W. V. Echols of Hartselle. is at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 It is long leg that has no more pulling
 Christian Science throws up it's job when it tackles a simple case of collie.
 The man who starts out to get rich is lucky If he keeps from going broke.
 It's dangerous for girl to fight against mans kissing her cause the noise might make somebody suspicious
 woman always says her husband has a good temper when he slams the front door without breaking the hinges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-25
St. Vincent's.

"St. Vincent's hospital is always kind ly remembered by its friends on Thanks giving day. and I hope the contributions will be larger than ever next Thursday" said well known physician
 "The Sisters are doing a noble work and the charity work this year exceeds that of any previous twelve months. The num- Der of free patients treated was larger than the number of pay patients. As Birmingham grows the hospitals of Br- mingham are more and more in demand"