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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
CHINESE CAPITAL CITY

other walled city, and zone of the big
gest insults any government ever had to
endure" though, of course the Chinese
brought IL upon themselves by their utter
and fatuous diregard of even the ele-
ments of civilization. But think OF
large area carved out of their own capt.
tai city, prohibited to Chinese except
under special permit from the foreigner.
Another walk along the south Tartar wall
will best enable an appreciation of the
changes. Instead of the gruesome ruins
of Legation street, there are now bar
racks, stores and stately houses Qor for
eigners). Near the ruined French lega-
ton is a new French cathedral; standing
over the water gate, and looking toward
the British legation, palatial hotel has
taken the place of the ruins on the right
of the moat 1t was through this water
gate that the troops under Gen. Gaselee,
penetrated from the Chinese City to re-
lieve the British legation. Then 1t was
but a low arch, just sufficient to let the
water pass, or, rather, the water that
used to pass, for the moat long ago dwin-
died into a dirty trickle. This arch has
been heightened, and now forms one of
the main thoroughfares to the railway
station, which is situated near the Chen
men, practically the central spot in Pc
kin. What a change is here Pelxin.
once SO jealously guarded from the con-
terminating influence of the railway that
the station was Ill inconyenient distance
from the nearest wall. that of the south
wall of the Chinese City, and miles away
from the center. Taking advantage of
the collapse of the government after the
Boxer affair, the foreigner brought the
railway through the walls. and right up
to the central Chen-men. and, of course,
once there it came to a stop. A railway
was also run to Tung- Chow, "Pekin's
seaport" and recently the line between
Pekin and Hankow has been running,
proving that the opening UP of China is
a coming reality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Latin.AmerIcan Friendship.

Secretary Roots mission to South
American yerihes the truth of the say
ing that if people know each other
better they would love each other
more.
The people of the South American
republics have always regarded with
a vague feeling of distrust the atti-
tude of the United States. This is
the result of the old-time antipathy be-
tween the Latin and English-speaking
races. 1t arises from ignorance and a
difference in temperament which
makes each seem to the other an UNI
desirable neighbor.
In the olden days the Romans spoke
of the Greeks as barbarians and the
Greeks returned the compliment, but
we, of today, know that, so far from
either of them being barbarians, they
were highly civilized nations.
Surely the South American repub-
lies cannot fail to recognize the
friendly intervention which the United
States has taken time after time when
these nations were threatened with in
vasion from forign powers. The Mon
roe Doctrine has been a shield behind
which these countries have found pro
lection and will continue to do so II
they do not throw away the favor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Market Is PROMISING.

Manchester, September S.-A better
inquiry was experienced in the cloth
market during the week, especially
from India, which leads to the opinion
that business in the near future will
be brisker, particularly when manu-
facturers are satisfied as to basis of
value. Meantime, the turnover both in
light bleaching cloths and shirtings
was rather larger China took fair
quantities of specials as we'll as of
staple cloths, while the Mediterranean
markets purchased satisfactorily. In
the yarn market American cops was
difficult to obtain for quick delivery
and consequently full prices were OBJ
tanned. Other qualities were quiet and
steady.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
North Pole Question.

THE published report that Walter
Welman, who has charge of the Chicago
Record Herald expedition to reach tho
ing, at least for the present, should cast
no impenetrable glo )pl over thinking peo-
pie" said a globe tso. = In one of the
hotels yesterday.
1T is agreed that no useful results TO
mankind would follow the discovery of
this long sought goal OF the foolhardy
seekers after noto-iety. A point near
enough to the pole TO settle all practical
scientific question has already been
reached and the only result would be
the perpetuation of the name of the man
who accomplishes the task or the adver-
Using of the newspaper that backs the en-
terprise
"Stanley's expedition into the heart of
Africa called for as much personal cour-
age, and at the same time made known
to the world hitherto unknown but In
calculably rich territory. IL the same
amount of time and money were expend-
ed in seeking to discover and open to
settlement fertile regions as have been
and nodoubt will continue to be expend-
ed In trying TO reach the barren region of
the pole. the world would soon be richer
by untold millions and all m kind would
be benefited. Let the pole --snain in the
solitary and gloomy mystery which has
always surrounded it. The world at large
will be none the loser"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Liberty in ST. Louis.

A Mexican revolutionary junta is
printing in st. Louis in Spanish
newspaper called Regeneration. The
object of the publication is to stir up
opposition to President Diaz. 1t Is
neither anarchistic nor socialistic. 1t
is simply dissatisfied with the admin
istration of President Diaz 1t cannot
be printed in Mexico because Presl-
dent Diaz is as autocratic In some re-
snects as the car or the shah. 1t
could be printed In London which
NAV be said to be the refuge OF the
prosecuted of all nations-liberty's
true home where free thought and free
EXPRESSION are established institu-
tons.
But President Diaz and Ambassador
Thompson have put their noodles to-
gether, and scheme has been devised
that looks to the suppression OF the
newspaper Regeneration and also OF
the revolutionary junta gather at st.
Louis instead of London. The news
naper is not to be censored, 1t is to be
crushed Russian fashion.
The present administration has a
leaning to things violent and surpris-
ing, and the department of justice is
trying to find way that will not be
stopped by the courts. 1t is willing to
crush the newspaper, but it does not
know just how to go about 1t.
The President should make haste
slowly in this DiazThompson scheme
to abolish at one point in st. Louis
freedom of thought and of the press.
He should not permit the Diaz-Thomp-
son incident to become a dangerous
precedent. President Porfrio Diaz is
not the angel he has been painted, and
Ambassador Thompson, who grew up
on the prairies of Nebraska, is not
the fittest person to handle a delicate
and far-reaching question.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
BRYAN and Sullivan.

1T is beginning to strike observant
democrats that the controversy between
William J. Bryan and Roger Sullivan,
democratic national committeeman from
Illinois, is not only not redounding wholly
to the benefit Of the former, but that 1t
can serve no useful purpose" said a
well known politician last night.
"Of course" he continued. IF Mr.
Bryan was intending to express an opin-
ion as a private citizen he was clearly
within his rights. But the tenor of his
letter demanding Mr.. Sulllvans resigna-
ton savored too much of the language
of a dictator The electors of Mr.. Sui
livan's own state, who must at least be
presumed to know whom and what they
want, have twice endorsed the commit
teeman, and it seems to me that as a
question of states rights Mr. Bryan had
no right TO intrude. He should remem-
Der that he is not yet the party can
didate and should not be premature in
assuming too much"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
JUDGE WEAkLEY.
rom the Florence Times.

From the Florence Times.
When Judge s. D. Weakley entered the
race for chief justice the supporters of
Judge Tyson claimed that the latter would
have practically walk over. Remarkably
prompt action on their part had to a
certain degree secured the promise of
support from a large body of the law
yers of the state, and to that extent Judge
Weakley was heavily handicapped. But
as time passed, different coloring was
given the campaign. Judge Weakley's
splendid record as chief justice. though
brief. had stood out in bold relief, and
the people began to see what manner Of
man he was. He grew steadily. and the
returns showed vote so close that sew
eral days elapsed before the result be-
came known. Judge Weakley's friends
had a good cause to fight for. and they
made a briJIlapt canvass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Gan Invitation for homecoming week.
Come back to Alabama!
Where the whitest cotton grows
Where the sun Is ever shining
And a southern zephyr blows;
Where this life is worth the living,
And its troubles fade away,
And the knocking bird is singing,
Making music all the day.
Come back to Alabamal
Where your happy youth was spent
In a home of simple comfort.
Seat of and sweet contents
Where you frolicked in the spring time
And you hunted In the fall.
And you whispered to the maiden
That you loved the best of all.
Come back to Alabamal
Where the rivers grandly flow
And the frost king fears to enter,
With his Icy coat of snow;
Where the woods are turning yellow,
And the simmons on the tree,
And the 'possum's in the hollow
And the darkey laughs with glee.
Come back to Alabamal
Where a welcome waits for you,
And the hills and valleys dreaming,
Tell of Indian summer due;
Where you'll see your friends and neigh
bors
And the folks you used to know,
And your smiles and tears shall mingle
And your hearts shall be aglow
Nipple was another man who thought
that the pen was mghtier than the sword.
Enter, the threatre hat
Nearly every shrewd politician has his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
ALABAMA PRESS

Alexander City outlook And now they
are making a kick on canned music. y
It seems that the canned article is being
largely discrlminated against. Pass
around the dope"
Camp Hill Times: A Virginia candidate
urges unimportance of his rivars work
in Congress as a ground for his defeat.
What member of the present Congress
could meet an argument Ike that?
Montgomery Journal: Successful and de-
feated candidates gathered In the Ex-
change hotel lobby last night and all
were delighted" The yictors could not
be distinguished from the yanquished,
so far as amiabilty and smiles We're con-
cerned.
CentreviIie Press: Illustration Is great
campaign document, and in future Will
grow more popular. Captain Bankhead
won for alternate senator on picture
of two wagons.
Marion County News: Something must
be done to bring out larger vote IN
Alabama. It is entirely too small for the
number registered.
Mobile Registers The navy department
is getting so nervous about the warships
that the acquiring the bad habit of bump
ing on the rocks or .careering into one
another, that there Is talk of keeping
them under lock and key.
Selma Journal: 1t seems that Jefferson
county is to have contested election. c.
p. Beddow. a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for state senator, will
contest the election of Nathan l.. Miller,
who received a majority Of the votes
counted. Thus far this is the only con-
test we have noted, and 1t Is to be hoped
that It's results will not reflect upon the
management of the primary in Jefferson.
Limestone Democrat Every absent Ala
bamian should avail himself of the priv
ilege of returning to his native state
during Home Coming Week. They may
experience some regret at having left a
commonwealth enjoying such high de-
gree of prosperity.
Marshall Banner: The primary is over
and It is now in order for every man
who voted to stand squarely by the YER
dict OF the party. Let's roll up big ma
jority for the nominees in November, and
make that majority so large that the
hopes of the opposition will be forever
buried.
New Decatur Advertiser: The official re-
turns are in and everybody is back from
the trip up Salt creek. Even Bryan. is
back from a salt water trip.
Conecuh Record: Everything In this
world is not blue because you happen to
be wearing a pair of goggles.
Florence Herald: The worm will turn.
A farmer in Missouri has just been ar
rested for swindling lawyer.
Coosa River News: If Chief Justice
Samuel d. Weakley has been defeated.
as 1t now appears that he has been, 1t is
misfortune to the people of Alabama
Not that Judge Tyson, the victor, is not
fairly good lawyer-and perhaps as
able as Weakley-but Samuel d. !" eak-
ley is the most assiduous working man
who ever graced the supreme bench of
Alabama, and Judge Tyson's success
means an endorsement of the old meth
DDS of too much dignity to give the state
an honest days work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
South Cardinals Dispensary System

The localized dispensary system
may survive under local option laws.
The disticts of Morgan county voted
against dispensaries in the two Deca-
turs. although the two Decaturs voted
the other way, and the dispensary was
defeated. But whether counties here
and there establish dispensaries or
do not establish them, it is plain the
state dispensary system is doomed. 1t
exists fully in South Carolina only,
and even there many counties have
already slipped out of the state system
under the Brice act.
The state dispensary system was es-
tatlished thirteen years ago. At first
1t was honestly conducted, and there
was less drunkenness. Mr.. Tillman
vas then governor of South Carolina,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Good Summer Trade.

Taken all in all the retail trade of
Birmingham was remarkably good this
past summer" said a Third avenue mer-
chant. THE volume of retail business has
been much larger. The growth of pros
perity of the Birmingham district ac-
count for busy times on our shopping
streets
This city is known more and more
throughout the state as the shopping CEN
ter of this section of the south. The In
crease In the outlying industrial towns
means more trade for all classes of mer-
chants in Birmingham; certain 1t is the
retail merchants get a large part of
their trade from Ensley, Bessemer and
Gadsden.
From now until Christmas the ave-
nues will be crowded and business will
be at its best"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
SOLDIERS WEAR GOOD SHOES.
Uncle Sans Footgear Well Made and
Well Suited to Its Purposes.

From the New York Sun.
.IJncle Sam keeps well in mind the say
ing A man is not well dressed unless ne
wears a good pair of shoes. said gov
ernment Inspector, "for he takes care that
the army is fitted out with the most COM
Portable and nattiest of footwear
ITO be sure. he does not go IN tor upper
iawed. flaring soles, or twisted, ugly toes
hut he provides the finest leather and IN
sists that the boots for his soldiers shall
be well made His inspectors look after
the shoes at every process In their manu-
facture, and any short cut OF leather or
negligently placed nails that might result
in corns. or sore feet are pointed out with
condemning fingers and the boots are
thrown aside.
"Once in a while the style In army
shoes changes and then a big batch of
shoes will be thrown on the market,
which merchants eagerly gobble up. The
man who buys those shoes will not get
new style army shoe, but he gets the
finest shoe on the market for high grade
leather and good workmanship.
1.-THE United States army marching shoe
of today has a cap and Is shoe for
man to be proud of. The cap is not only
over the toe, but across the heel, and 1t
gives list that touch Of ornamentation
which the we'll dressed man likes.
Its sole is only moderately heavy, and
the leather is the best box calf. 1t Is
eight and a half inches high. 1t has five
eyelets at the bottom of the lacing. then
five hooks, and at the top of the shoe
is another eyelet, combination of fasten-
ings which has been tried out and found
TO be the best for getting the shoe on
quickly and for strength.
THE garrison shoe Is built on similar
lines only II is six and a half inches
high and has plain toe. Some OF them
have caps at toe and heel. but for the
most part they are plain
Contrary to popular belief, Uncle sam
does allow his soldier boys to wear low
shoe of oxford. although it is never worn
on the march. They are more for undress
and are made of dongola kid and are
called gymnasium shoes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Good Musicians.

There are far more good orchestra
players in Birmingham now than ever
before" said Phil Memoli, musical direc-
tor. 1.-THE additional theatres account for
the increased number OF good musicians
BY good musicians, l mean men capable
of holding their own in a symphony or
chestra. Out of the four theatres 1t will
be possible to pick something like twenty
five men and assemble first rate con-
cert orchestra.
Mr.. Memoli's brass and reed band has
been augmented. He has just submitted
bids to the State Fair association for the
music at the fair He submitted two bids
one to furnish thirty-five men and the
other thirty men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Walker County Contest.

j. A. Higgins, Jesse o. Longs opponent
for sheriff in Walker county. was in Blr-
mingham yesterday on his return from
Montgomery. where he had been in at
tendance upon meeting of the state
democratic executive committee. Il Sc
cured an order from the state commit
tee said Mr.. Higgins. Ito have the bal
lots and returns turned over to the new
executive committee of Walker county.
My contest for the office of sheriff will
now be vigorously prosecuted with some
assurance that 1 will be honestly and
fairly dealt with"
Mr. Higgins seemed in the best of spir
its, and said that he felt confident he
would win his contest. Accompanying Mr..
Higgins were thirty or forty stalwart
Walker county citizens who had been to
as witnesses in his behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Surprises Of the Primary.

The consolidation of the primary
vote by the state executive committee
brings out perhaps nothing new. and
vet the voters will not fail to ex-
pect some surprises over few points.
In the first place the vote cast for
gubernatorial nominee rose to a.
661, which was fifteen per cent more
than had been largely anticipated.
Outside of the gubernatorial contest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09


W. painting the leaves red and gold
w and brown. in thousands of sim
pie American homes children begin to
talk of the first fire. With what eager
ness they look forward to day that will
be cold enough to pile up the logs in the
old fireplace. till the blaze craclkles and
roars up the chimney. consuming with
breath the summer accommodations that
have found Judgement there! With what
keen delight do young and old bask in the
cheerful glow and gather again about the
hearth that has been cold and deserted for
such a long time! There is no other JOY
comparable to that offered by a rousing
fire at home where peace and plenty
reign and sweet content blesses the faml-
ly circle. You may wander far and dwell
In luxury, but If In childhood you ever
played in the freight before an old-fash-
Toned fireplace the memory will never be
effaced. Modern ideas call for the steam
radiator and hot air pipes, the gas stove
and the electric heater, but there is no
solid comfort in such contrivances. The
time is drawing near now when the first
fire will be started in the family sitting
room and benediction will rest on those
found within its rudy light
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09
Foraker Is Endorsed.

Cincinnati, September 8.-By unani-
nous vote the Hamilton county repub-
lican convention, after selecting dele
gates to next weeks state convention
at Dayton, today endorsed the admin
istration of President Roosevelt and
the record and services of Senators
Foraker and Dick. Hamilton county
is the home Of both Senator Foraker
and Secretary of War Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

the vote generally fell below $4,000.
The vote for six candidates for COM
missioner of agriculture was but &c.
262. The vote for governor shows,
however, that about $4,000 democrats
went to the polls.
Mr.. Bankhead's great vote stands
unexplained He walked away with
alternateship No. l. He led Governor
Johnston by 1926 votes. A post
primary chapter will perhaps develop
the fact that the member from the
Sixth district was alert and skillful
at the polls, outranking in smart poll
tics all his opponents.
The vote of Mr.. Mcclellan for an as
sociate jucticeship shows that he, like
Ben Alden, led all the rest. Even
Judge Dowdell was outyoted. No one
had expected such sprinting on the
part of Athens popular young lawyer.
He will add lustre to the family name
in a court that his uncle, now gone
to his reward, graced long and well.
The victories of Mr.. Conner, Mr..
Gray, General Brandon and Mr.. Julian
had perhaps been anticipated, but not
so much can be said of the heavy
votes that Mr.. Harris received for a
railroad commissionership and Mr..
Wilkinson for the headship of the
states agricultural department ALL
however, except the results, acnd peace
reigns throughout the generous bounds
of the prosperous state. The primary
system has INDICATED itself.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

WHEN TWILIGHT FALLS
When twilight falls think of you
And all you've been to me.
I feel again the presence of
The girl you used to be-
The sunset dyes the west with gold
And stars illume the skies,
But even's splendors pale before
The love light in your eyes.
When twilight falls think of you
Your voice steals through the gloam
And wakes a host of memories
OF sweetheart, wife and home.
The cares and troubles of the day
Deprive you of your due,
But when the twilight falls, sweetheart,
1 dream again of you.
The years have passed. weary round.
The journeys nearly done.
The friends of other happy days
Have vanished, one by one,
But there's a face beside me still,
OF one who's fond and true,
And when the twilight falls, sweetheart,
The old love sings to you.
1t is a hard road to travel sometimes,
but you can find violets along the way,
even if the roses are few.
Smith in Georgia, what is Mrs. Hoke
going to do?
THE UNEXPECTED.
Pay your subscription
When it falls due,
For the poor editors
Pleasures are few.
Hand him a dollar,
Boost him bit.
Then you will see him
Fall in fit.
Henry James says, Don't spoil our
beautiful English" Might as well spoil
It as tie 1t in a hard knot.
Another ideal shattered Even a frank
fuerters bloom is not always its own.
JUST WISHING.
When the frost is on the pumpkin
And a haze is on the sea,
Then I hope to have an over
Coat that's snug and warm on me.
PAUL COOK
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SURE THING.

From Puck.
ITO him that hath" said the man who
loves to quote, shall be given.
Yes" said the practical philosopher
land to him that hath not shall be given
a swift kick"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Ex-Governor Black thinks New York,
big rich, is entitled to at least one
senator who is strong enough to walk
up the capitol steps.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

The grand dukes who have so long
controlled American politics are be-
ginning to see the ends of the corrupt
careers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Anthony Comstock is wanted near
Winnipeg, where the Donk hobors are
marching on without even a peekaboo
waist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-09

Theodore, Jr., says he may become
a COW puncher after he has finished
his school days. Like father, like
son, you know.