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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Cotton Figures.

"Comparisons may be odious In some di- rections," said a First avenue cotton man yesterday, ''but in the cotton trade they are useful and ever essential if one ia to get from them an intelligent opinion.
 Take Alabama, for example. Here are figures of the ginning in the last four years up to October 1S 19o5 eA,13S bales, 9494 gins; 1904 es5,244 bales, s626 gins; 1903. 429,eSs bales. S639 gins; 1902 553,91s bales, sS54 gins.
 "The figures for the present crop point to a crop exceeding a million bales in this state. while the ginning in the entire cotton belt indicates a small crop.
 'The crop In Mississippi and Louisiana Is certainly deficient. Here are the fig ures for Mississippi up to October IS: 1s05 911,472 bales. 3225 gins; 1904, 561,572 bales 3597 gins; 1908, ACT, POP bales, 3745 gins; 1902 5561 107 bales, 403S gins.
 "This is poor showing and the fig ures for Louisiana are even worse, ai follows: 19O5. Al, 7SO bales, 17O1 gins; 1904 800 bales, 1860 gins 1908, 229,S19 bales 1871 gins; 1902, S57,291 bales, 2o9S gins.
 "Such facts as these point unmistak ably to a crop in the nelghborhood oi 10 000,0 900 bales"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Henry Irvinu's Successor.

Henry Irving easily stood at the head of all English-speaking actors, and now that he is dead and gone, the question arises, "Who is his suc- scessor?" England is ready to say that Herbert Beerbohm Tree is entitled to the place at the top. So he may be if only English actors are to be consid- cred. He is an actor-manager, and he is manager whose productions con- mand praise and patronage. He Is con- fessedly the best man of business on the English stage, but MT. Trees act ing is another thing. No one in Eng land or elsewhere considers him an other Irving. He is versatile and he is popular, but he is not great. He does not move audiences deeply. He is lacking in that indefinable quality that we sometimes call genius. at least he does not possess it beyond an ac- ceptable versatility. He plays large number of parts, but none remarkably or strikingly we'll
 If the successor to the place that Henry Irving held is to be filled from the entire English-speaking stage MT. Tree will not be awarded the honor, for America holds Richard Mansfield. He is an actor-manager also, and his productions rival those of MT. Tree. As an actor he certainly is more pow erful than his English rival, and he is almost as versatile. He possesses more magnetism MT. Mansfield will never be marked second in America to MT. Tree or to Sir Charles Wynd- ham. MT. Mansfield was born in Eng land, but his active life has been spent in this country, and London does not know him well. This country does, however. and America will not accept Beerbohm Tree as the greater actor of the two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

V entitled How to Write: A Hand- book Based on the English Bible, by Charles Sears Baldwin. AM, Ph. D., as- sistant professor of rhetoric in Yale uni versity. According to the author this vol tune is the first practical application of the idea that the English Bible is a most valuable model of literary style. It at- tempts to teach from the Bible as an ex- ample, first. how to prepare speech secondly, how to prepare an essay; | thirdly. how to tell a story; and finally, how to describe or the art of descriptive writing.
 The models for the preparation of a speech'-are extracts from the Acts of the Apostles-notably the speech of St. Paul to the Athenians on Mars Hill. Reference is also made to the speech of St. Paul in the synagogue at Antioch. and to the trial of St. Paul before Felix.
 | The chapter on the preparation of an essay is largely based on the condemna- tion of idolatry found in the apocryphal Book of Wisdom. and on the celebrated passage in the thirteenth chapter of the | First Epistle to the Corinthians ending And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity
 | In teaching his pupils how to tell a story, Prof. Baldwin quotes the narrative of the death of Absolom from the Second Book of Samuel and the account of the bringing of Rebekah to Isaac from the twenty-fourth chapter of Genesis; and l finally. as illustrative of the dramatic ele- ment in story telling, he cites the tale of Mordecai and Haman from the Book of Esther. Finally, as an example of sim plioity in description, is given the story of Ruth and Naomi from the Book of Ruth.
 | On October 13. 1893, MT. Charles A. Dana, in the course of an address to the students of Union college on the profess sion of journalism, used these words:
 "The next point to be attended to is this: What books ought you to read? There are some books that arc indispens- able-a few books Almost all books have their use. even the silly ones, and an omnvorous reader, if he reads intelli- gently. need never feel that his time is wasted even when he bestows 1t on the 1 flimsiest trash that is printed; but there are some books that are absolutely in- dispensable to the kind of education that we are contemplating, and to the profes- sion that we are considering; and Of all these the most indispensable, the most useful, the one whose knowledge Is most effective, Is the Bible. There is no book from which more valuable lessons can be l learned.
 q am considering 1t now not as relig- | ious book, but as a manual of utility, of professional preparation and professional use for journalist. There is perhaps nc book whose style is more suggestive and more instructive, from which you learn more directly that sublime simplicity which never exaggerates. which recounts | the greatest event with solemnity, ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
M ayor Ward.

Mayor Wards permission for the re- appearance on the streets of the old blind men who sell papers to support them selves and their families, has called forth many pleasant comments in the mayor s favor said a prominent citizen When the mayor compelled them to abandon the only method of livelihood regret was ex- pressed by the kinder-hearted citizens who could see nothing wrong in the old men standing so patiently on the corners, In all kinds of weather, crying their wares to the passerby, and 1t is with better feeling towards Mayor Ward that these more sympathetic people note the restora- ton to public favor of these unfortun- ates.
 And the coming of the circus Is an- other act of the mayors that has brought upon his head the blessings of the little folks and given the city of Birmingham another opportunity to thank him. It has been so long since we have had the ele- plant and the tiger, ths gilded trappings of the arena and all the saudiness of the circus, that those who have not grown too old to resist the charm of the tan bark tender the mayor a vote of thanks for bis kindness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Likes Birmingham.

Birmingham is certainly a fine town" said Jean A. Frolin, a Boston newspaper man who is travelling by foot to all of the state capitals in the United States, and who is familiarly known as Sailor Jean.'
 This city is not all jammed up to- gether and most of the buildings where business Is carried on give a pleasing ap pearance. It is in sharp contrast with other southern cities, in that here you have wide straight streets, while in some towns the streets are narrow. The clean liness of the streets of Birmingham leave a very favorable impression upon wis., itor
 "All modern cities should have broad streets that are laid off in symetrical manner. Birmingham Is great place and its prospects, are as favorable as those of any city that I have visited-much more favorable I should say"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Evading the Question.

Are you for Cunningham or for Conner for governor?'
 That question was addressed yesterday to James Downey. Walter Moore, Harry Jones, Capt. Frank P. O'Brien, Albert Stratford Col F. l.. Higdon and John B. Hanby.
 Here are the answers each made: MT. Downey: I'm for Jim Downey for sheriff.
 Alderman Moore: "Fm for Walter Moore for sheriff.
 Captain O'Brien: 'Im for Frank P, O'Brien for sheriff.
 Alderman Jones: "I'm for Harry Jones for sheriff."
 MT. Stratford I'm for Albert Stratford for sheriff.
 Colonel Higdon: Pm for F. L. Hgdon for sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Motley Mentioned.

The friends of George D. Mobley are urging him to enter the race for the of- flee of attorney general" said A. M. Douglas. a prominent young lawyer of Gadsden. "Mr. Mobley Is popular in Gads- den and his friends think he could make a winning race. MT. Mobley has not yet made a formal announcement of his can didacy, but he is considering the mat ter.
 "The people of Gadsden are not paying marked attention to the claims of the two gubernatorial candidates, although politicians say that Mr. Conner looks like a winner. Gadsden Is too busy for ex- tended political discussions. We are proud of our city and tho people are unit ed in an effort to increase her prosperl- ty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
GOOD CARTOON.
rom the Leighton News.

From the Leighton NeWS.
 Anent Brother Corners announcement for governor last week. the cartoonist of The Age-Herald gets off a good one. Ala bama is represented as charming young lady in her boudoir just arisen from her seat on the sofa, while MT. Conner in the character of lover kneels on the floor with clasped hands and with a soulful expression on his face declares his pas sion in the words: 'I want to be yourn. I am the only logical man." Miss Ala bama, with her face averted, blushingly lisps: "'rhis is so sudden" Dr. Cunning hams jealous countenance is seen look ing in at the window, while colored aAntie with satisfaction depicted on her ebony face says in a stage whisper: Hes been courtin' de missus fer CT lnog time" Underneath are the words: '"The unex- pected has happened"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Jefferson Theatre Orchestra.

"Professor Hille's orchestra at the Jeff ferson theatre Is larger this season than any similar orchestra heard here in re- cent years" said an old music lover.
 ''The orchestra includes nine musicians (Mr. Davidson as first violin), and nearly all of the players are artists of high rank. The orchestra is constituted as follows: One first violin. one violoncello, one con tra bass, one clarinet, one flute. one cor net, one trombone, drums. and piano.
 ''When musical organizations appear at the Jefferson, the leader of the company uses the piano, and then MT. lille sits at the second violin desk. The Jefferson orchestra is indeed excellent and Is much appreciated by theatregoers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

course, but without sentimentality or af fectation, none which you open with suck confidence and lay down with such rever- epce. There is no book like the Bible. want exactly the right answer, when you are looking for an expression. what Is there that closes dispute like verse from the Bible? What is it that sets up the right principle for you, which pleads for policy, for cause, so much as the right passage of Holy Scripture?'
 The publication of the little book which we have noticed from the pen of pro, lessor engaged in educational work at ona of the greatest universities in the land is striking practical recognition today of the correctness of the views thus ex- pressed by MT. Dana twelve years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

at Union Springs, pr. Cunningham spoke similarly of MT. Conner. He is good man and a sincere man and an honest man. He is my friend. and l am hls friend He can prove his character py me. and can prove my character py him."
 T for one," said this politician re toice that the outlook favors a campaign of issues rather than of personalities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
A Clean Campaign.

"It is too early yet to determine who will win the race for governor next year. said prominent politician last night at the Hillman, but of one thing we are reasonably sure, namely, that we are going to have clean campaign without any mud-slinglng.
 '"rhis is indicated by the tributes paid by the respective candidates to one an- other in the speeches they have already made. Tn his address at Talladega. Mir Conner said of pr. Cunningham: He Is a good man and an honest man. think he believes in his platform" In his speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Striking Exhibit.

"One of the most striking and credita- ble exhibits at the State Fair" said E. R. Newsome of Louisville, who is spend ing few days in Birmingham, Ifs that made by the Corona Industrial institute for the training of young negroes"
 "The speciments of handicraft show that the institution is doing helpfal work that will have a far reaching effect for good. The institute is certainly worthy of aid from philanthropists. I understand that J. R. E. Lee, the colored principal Is highly esteemed at Corona"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
oUIcKENED.
By Julia Neely Finch.

By Julia Neely Finch. You in that world, I in this You with wings of light unfurled Out and over the rim of the world Set free.
 You with unmeasured space Before you of eternity; I with the sole, saving brace That night and a dream lendeth me. And vet in me tortured and torn Loves beautiful body is borne And it's spirit is quickened and stirred Thro' my loss and the whispered word. You in that world. in this With the night. a dream and k11D
 Birmingham. October q. 1ook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

H HE dull fires of revolution are NY burning in Russia At intervals
 they flame up luridly, to be stamped out by the yet powerful foot Of autocracy. But the embers cannot be extinguished and they are no sooner trampled upon than they begin to burn again, flashing up in all parts of the Czar's empire. Against the dark and gloomy background of oppression and mediaevalism these fires shine persls- tently The fuel they feed on may be brutal, but their mission is sublime. Riot, ruin and death constitute the dread ful trinity that walk abroad in the land. The Czar covers miserably in his pal ace; his ministers are distraught; the au- tocracy trembles on It's foundations and the stability of the throne is threatened Everywhere there Is unrest and dis content. The autocracy Is yielding more and more, but the people are not satls- fled. They want freedom, freedom from the chains that gall their souls and con- vert them into beasts. The flames or revolution Inspire terror now, as they climb above the desolate horizon, but they will eventually be softened. They will become the light of freedom. a glor- ious effulgence that will illuminate tho great, dark empire of Russia and bring happiness to her people.
 By ridiouiing E, H. Harrimans recent flight across the country in special train as poor attempt at speeding" that eccentric character, "Scotty of Death Valley has contrived to again get his name in the papers. "Scotty'' says that he will sue the Santa Fe railroad for the publicity 1t has given him, but he will have hard time convincing people that he does not thirst for cheap notoriety.
 Dan O'Brien, an athlete, has spent his life leaping over elephants and camels. He has had many ups and downs.
 EVEN so.
 Blushes real and imitation
 On a maidens cheek we see;
 Blest If we can tell the diff'rence
 Pr'aps 't's better thus, be'gee!
 A brick trust is being organized in Kansas City but 1t will not interfere with persons who throw bricks figuratively, nor other persons who are popularly styled bricks
 Turkey jokes. Thanksgiving poems and stories of life down on the farm re- mind us that one of the most popular days in the year is close at hand.
 There is a lot of irony in styling our legislators and city councilmen "solons" It is painful to contemplate that the av- craze 1aw-naker in this great land of ours Is not solon mentally, whatever may be his attributes physically Somehow, the American people have learned to asso- ciate the idea of a legislator in their minds with that of man who has carpet bag and chin whiskers, or else chap who has an eye single for poodle and Knows more about city ways than the laws delay. Solon in his day and time was chap of no mean attainments. His shade must feel greved over the freaks to which his name Is indiscrlmlnately ap- piled.
 GREAT REMEDY,
 Fair Angeline was very fat,
 So fat 1t made her sad
 One day she took some anti-fat
 And now she has to pad.
 The fact that Congressman "Nic,x" Longworth blushed when asked if he was engaged to Miss Alice Roosevelt is re- garded as significant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Bernard Shaw has the audacity to write down both Shakespeare and Henry Irving. He is a notoriety seeker, a mere advertiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

soottsboro Citizen: Conner announced his candidacy for governor in speech al Talladega last Saturday. He and pr. Cunningham seem to be on the same plat form.
 Heaaland Post: Conner could not find anyone whom he considered so suitable to make the race for governor as him. self and so he has now announced. One, two three--let 'er go.
 Greensboro Record MT. Conner, in his speech at Talladega, said that Dr. Gun ningham was fine fellow and his plat form q good one, but that his environ ments were against him. We think II well to watch all politicians and see what company they keep.
 Randolph Star: Conner has at last an- nounced for governor of Alabama MT. Conner made this clear in his speech last Saturday at Talladega. From his speech | 1t will be seen that his main issue VIII be railway rate reform in Alabama. MT. Conner is a, very popular man, and has an issue that is very close to the common people of this state.
 1 Greensboro watchman: Conner is just | as sure to receive the Democratic noml- nation and be elected to the position as he lives and continues In the race. He has enlisted in his behalf every citizen in the state who believes in lower freight ra tes in Alabama. He has made fight for reforms along this line for several years past, and the people recognize him as the logical man to carry into effect the railway rate legislation he has so earn estly advocated and so consistently con- tended for
 Florence Times. Mir. Corners car1t- paign leading up to his formal announce ment has been characterized by much shrewdness, and he goes before the peo- pie in good shape. Ills leading point of course Is railroad reform It Is strong platform and on 1t MT. Conner will make strong candidate. The contest 1t is reasonably supposed will be fought to a finish between Conner and Cunningham Lieutenant-G Governor Cunningham also stands on a broad and popular platform. ! On the question of railroads his an- nounoed position is substantially the same as MT. Comers. A good record in the past sustans him. His open letter l to the people, recently published was an able one, and it met the wishes of the people as they are generally supposed to | ha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

It is claimed that rival to Nam moth cave nas been discovered in Ken lucky. Niagara continues to hold its own in the water line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The automobile refuses to buck a trolley car because .Ae latter outranks 1t in tonnage and weight of metal. It knows who to buck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Demopolis Times: The big fair at Bir- minaha1n is on this week and is attract ing thousands of visitors.
 Eufaula Times: Probably one reason why the President liked Birmingham so well Is because it is such strenuous city.
 Marshall Banner: Alabama's big fair opened at Birmingham last Tuesday and ali trains into the Iron City are packed with humanity.
 Coosa River News: It is claimed by the Birmingham papers that 100000 people, including 100000 visitors. took a peep at the President in that city. Atlanta will have to request Teddy to return, as Bir- !nghan evidently did her one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

William J. Bryan is going to visit Kagoshima, the birthplace of Admiral Togo and Field Marshal Oyama. It IS a long way from Lincoln, Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

It was a banana ship that struck the tender Magnolia carrying the Pres ident. whose life was thus put in jeop- ardy. The banana seems to be na. tional hoodoo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The President is out of the country on the high seas, but the wireless tele- graph keeps him in touch with it con- stantly if need be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Senator Morgan says that the two candidates for governor remind him of two boys trying to climb the same pole. He fails to be impressed by either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Jerome stock is rising in New York, and he may become a winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

If it is true that Edward G. Cunliffe "planted" large part of his plunder he Is not such a fool as at first ap- peared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

President McCurdy is famous, but 1t is a species of fame that cannot be coined Into dollars on the lecture plat form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The Cossacks are outwitted this time in Russia. Brutality Is no match for brain work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The Czar's plight appears to be worse than that of King Peter, who never knows when his head will be taken away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The late Jerry Simpson once said that a man was fool who did not know how to spell name in more ways than one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

russia is on the verge of crisi: that may change the entire nature o1 her institutions and methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

When Bryan and Togo met, the man of words was up against the man oi works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The Hall of Fame in New York needs yindication as much as does a Pennsylvania politician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

No one in Russia knows which side the army will take when it returns from Manchuria. Both sides are there fore nervous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Now that the President is gone, the colored brother will again turn his at tention to 'possum and "taters."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

It is lucky that Madame Stegomyia, a singer of considerable renown, will not make a farewell tour before going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Thirteen Equitable directors are to be chosen December 1S, and Chauncey is a candidate. An uniucky number has no terrors for him in such case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Tomorrow Birmingham will have the circus, and that Is why Birmingham wears the smile that won't come off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

What Is needed now is company that will insure policy holders against grating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

making hand on the strikers of his own country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Shoes are going up, even old shoes. The latter were, however, rated ac- cording to the comfort they yielded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

It Is noticeable that the "sinews oi war" are found equally effective ir politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The Augusta Herald has recently in stalled large and faster press. The Herald is to be congratulated upon its prosperity and enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Hell Roaring Jake Smith has re turned to his native land, and is again in our midst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The New York Herald seems tc think the President is not aristocratic enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

There is an apparent Hull in the Shaw presidential boom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Ex-Speaker Keller waited over twenty years before he prepared to reappear in Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

John c. Lawrence, editor of the Bullock County Breeze, announces that beginning November 1. his paper will be issued twice week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Tho press of Alabama extends its sym pathies to C. w. Robbins editor of the Brewton Standard Guage, who has re. gently lost his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Chicago is to have an advanced the are. Wonder if there will be any ad- vance in prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

The horses at the fair have glossy coats also.