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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

ID years of age. At first glance the
Beyeridge bill seems to be an unnec-
essary interference with the rights of
the states, but when it is remembered
that the uneducated. physically
ruined child laborers are a menace to
the republic as a whole, as we'll as to
the particular state, it does not seem
so unnecessary. If the interstate prin-
ciple is good in the securing of meat
inspection and pure food, it is good in
the direction of securing better ctr
zens.
Alabama should, however, render
the Beverage bill surplusage here by
passing an enforceable bill forbidding
the employment in our mines and mills
of children under the age of IA years.
After while a compulsory education
law will be added, and then the states
duty to her children and future citl.
zens will be well progressed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
comedienne In Merry Mood.

Minnie Chombaier. who plays the role
of Kamorta in B. C. Whltney's isle of
Spice" was standing in the wings await
ing her cue during a matinee performance
recently, when she was approached by an
inqustive scribe, with a rainy day suit,
topped off with Polo turban, blue glasses
and an unmistakable nose for news.
"Oh, Miss Chombaier," said the lady
scribe, do let me congratulate you on
your exquisite work, [ think it is the
best part you have ever had. have seen
you in ever so many characters, but
this is far better than any you have
ever done, j think"
Miss Chombaier silently bowed her
thanks for the kind words of apprecia-
ton. and was startled by the following
query:
would you mind telling me how long
you have been on the stage?"
"Oh, just three or four minutes, but
I'm on nearly all of the last half of this
act" replied the genial Minnie.
ooh, pardon me" said the news CLEANER,
81 mean, when did you first so on the
stage?"
"Oh. mercy. my DEAR 1 can't remem-
Der just nowl You see was musical
artist at first"
"Why, I never knew that" said she
of the notebook and pencil.
YES, continued the effervescent como
dienne, "You see, [ took up music very
early in life, long before 1 ever became
an actress, in fact. I think my first pub
lie performance was brought about in
most peculiar manner My parents were
living in Cincinnati at the time, and
was quite a little girl. One day the Ohio
river overlooked, our cellar rapidly filled
with water, and before we realized the
serious nature of the flood, it had risen
to a level with our parlor windows, and
the furniture began TO float about the
house. My father drifted out the front
door on the hat rack, my mother soon
followed on the sideboard and l accom-
panied them on the piano. You must ex-
euse me now [ have to go on my dear,
but come and see me again before
leave town." said Minnie, as she sailed
forth into the radiant glow of the spot
light, and cast few "goo-goo" eyes at
the King of Nicobar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
More Men Wanted,

The thirty.one industrial plants in
I North Birmingham are not exceptional
\ in their demand for more men. In all
other parts of this district the cry for
labor, skilled and unskilled, goes up,
and it goes, alas, unsatisfied. The
deficiency In labor will be increased
rather than diminished while the coun-
try remains prosperous. Other states
and districts have in these times no
men unemployed, and the result is
lack of men in this district, although
the wages offered and paid here out
run those that are paid elsewhere in
this or the surrounding states. I'm
skilled labor readily commands here
$3.50 day, and skilled workmen de-
mand and readily secure union wages.
And yet men do not seek this dis
trict in sufficient numbers. Five
thousand men could readily procure
employment in this district today. This
Is not a statement carelessly made; it
is one based on known facts and &C
tual experience.
The only remedy in sight is immigra-
ton, and the next legislature is looked
to for the needed aid. Unless the leg
islature acts Alabama will soon be in
a sem '-paralyzed condition. This dis
trict will in particular suffer loss. The
cotton spinners who met this week in
Huntsville urged the establishment of
bureau Of immigration, and the pro
posed bureau should be given as much
power as South Carolina has granted
for the promotion of immigration. The
turning this way of a portion of the
stream which is flowing at the rate of
! ,400O a year, is becoming a neces-
sity, and the legislature cannot, with
an eye to the maintenance of prosper
ity, refuse to act
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Rishop Tiqert.

/ Last May the general conference,
sitting In this city, decided to elect
three new bishops, and when the first
ballot was taken John J. Tygert had
a clear majority of all the votes cast.
Bishops Ward and Atkins were chosen
In subsequent ballots.
He served his church in nearly all
his active years in Tennessee-frst
as a professor of moral philosophy at
Vanderbilt, and going from his alma
mater to the book concern of the
Methodist church at Nashville. In 1t
he served first as the book editor and
later as the editor of the Methodist
Review. He wrote from time to time
several books, and his standing was
high alike In his church and In litera-
tnre.
He was barely fifty years Of age at
the time of his death, and long and
useful career as bishop was opening
before him. He was man Of winning
manners, of untiring perseverance and
great strength of character The loss
will be deeply felt in Tennessee, and
wherever the Methodist church ex-
tends there will be people who will
mourn the death of Bishop Tygert.
And that church covers every county,
possibly every beat, in the entire
southern country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
TO ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON,
without his permlssion.)

By W. J. Henderson
Oh, Robert Louis, will you ever know
What debt to you some weary mortal
owe?
Tired of fippant style that sneers and
mocks,
Disguised with the prurient page that
shocks,
Aweary of a hollow, sensuous age.
One turns with rapture to your spotless
page.
Here is a pure inspiring atmosphere.
That healthy souls can enter without fear.
You make the world more fair, the sky
more blue;
Drop down enchanted wales In your canoe;
Or in delightful speculation lost,
Ascend the mountains glittering with
frost,
With pipe and pack and philosophic mien.
And that dear gem of beasts, your Mod
estine.
For you alike the athlete and the priest
Throw wide their doors and on good ma
ture feast.
No wonder, for your word to them is
new;
You teach them how the common earth
to view;
You find philosophy in tree and flower;
In every limpid stream and lucent shower
Some simple homily on Natures rules.
God knows it's better than the dust of
schools.
Upon your page no shop-worn English
stands,
Soiled with the touch of sordid hucksters'
hands;
Your words are clean. your prose as sweet
and strong,
AS Chaucer's honest verse or Sponsors
song,>
So in these days when readers are be-
guiled
With English prose and thought alike
defled
With taste impure, philosophy untrue,
o. Robert Louis. thank the Lord for youg
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Yancey Literary Society.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Yancey Literary society was held at the
High school yesterday afternoon. Inc
subject for debate was. Resolved, That
There Should be Two Literary Societies
for Young Men in the High School,
The affirmative was upheld by Clarence
Barker. James Gillespy, John Ray, Clar-
ence Stobert and Mr.. Andrews, while the
negative was upheld by Harry Frickhoefr
fer. Otto Wells. Francis Weiss, John
Strange and Paul Copeland The judges
decided in favor of the affirmative. After
a talk by Mr.. McGlathery, Professor Cum
ningham and DR.. Phillips the club ad-
journed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
FRANCHISE RIGHTS.
Mayor Non-committaI Regarding Reso-
luton introduced at Council Meeting.

Just what will follow in case the in
vestigation of City Attorney Smith shows
conclusively that the city has a certain
right to regulate the quality and quantity
of gas, electricity and car service in the
city of Birmingham, is unknown.
When questioned concerning this matter
yesterday afternoon, Mayor Ward threw
no light ON the subject.
what does the city propose to do?'
was asked
The Mayor replied: 1.-THE matter will
be up to the council
AS will be remembered at the last meet
ing of the council the city attorney was
instructed to make full investigation
as to the franchise rights of the Birming
ham Railway, Light and Power company
and to make a report especially as to the
rights of the city to regulate the quality
and quantity of the gas, electricity and
car service of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Committee On judicial Bill Will Make
Report.

A special meeting of the Jefferson Coun-
ty Bar association has been called for
this morning at the county court house
for the purpose of hearing report from
the committee appointed some time ago
to draft a bill calling for a revision of
the judicial system of the county.
The proposed bill is to be presented to
the next legislature for adoption, and its
purpose is to relieve the present congested
condition of the courts of the county.
The committee has been at work for some
time ON the bill.
The committee on memorials to deceased
members of the association will also make
a report at the meeting this morning The
meeting will be held at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Literary Session Sunday.

The Birmingham Turnverein will have a
literary session in the Turnverein hall,
20211s First avenue, tomorrow evening at
s o'clock. The following programme will
be rendered:
Piano solo (selected)-Mrs. r. Newman.
Lecture on the development ana the
Work of the Weather Service"-Mr. w. F.
Lehman.
Soprano solo (selected)-Mrs. c. ]. Sew
erin.
Violin solo (selected)-Mr. o. Chalifoux.
.(a) 1.-THE Loreley'' (Silcher); (b) "Drei
Glaeser'' (Bischer).
United German singers, direction of
Prof F. l.. Grambs.
f. Deedmeyer, A. Detz, w. F. Lehman,
the committee.
The public is cordially invited to be in
attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
COLUMBUS CHURCH
rs TO BE DEDICATED

Columbus, Miss, November 23.-(Spe-
cial)-The Second Methodist church in
East Columbus will be dedicated next
Sunday The dedication will take place at
IL o'clock in the morning, and the ex-
ercises will be impressive and elaborate.
The exercises will be conducted by Bishop
Eugene r. Hendrix of Kansas City, who
comes south to preside over the annual
session of the North Alabama conference
and of the North Mississippi conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church, south,
which convenes at Corinth, Miss, on De-
cember 5, and he has accepted the invi-
tation to come to Columbus and Of
ficially dedicate the church. The church
was built several years ago, but not be-
ing free from debt, and same being ono
of the reasons why church, according to
the rules of the conference, cannot be
dedicated, and as the congregation has
only recently been freed from debt the
dedication was necessarily postponed. The
Rev r. A. Clark, the present pastor
of the church, is largely responsible for
the church paying off it's debts. as he has
worked hard and earnestly with that end
in view.
The steamer American, the boat which
has been purchased to run on the Tom
blgbee between Columbus and Demopolis,
is expected to arrive in this city the
early part of next week, and begin max
ing regular trips between this city and
Demopolis. The boat will be in charge of
Capt. Sam Cosper an old river man, and
thoroughly competent steamboat man.
This river traffic will mean much trade
for the towns along its course.
J. P. Woodward, a local insurance man,
made quite killing last Monday inthe
way of visiting policies. He wrote tweity-
five tornado insurance policies in bne
day, the risks being all the very lest
class. This was a remarkable feat whel 1t
is considered how keen the competition
in this line of business is here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
FATHER GALLAND BETTER.
Favorable Turn Taken Late Yesterday
May Mean Recovery.

At late hour last night word was re-
eeved that the Rev. Father Galland, pas
tor of the Church of Our Lady of Sor-
rows on Avenue + had taken a change
for the better.
Although his condition is stlll precautions,
hopes are entertained that his recovery
is now assured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Writes Chief to Stop Congestion at
Crossings.

Concerning an ordinance of the city
which forbids the congestion of railroad
crossings by engines and cars. Mayor
Ward has addressed a special communica-
ton to Chief Wer of the police depart
ment.
The Mayor refers especially to the
Frisco crossing at Twentieth street and
Ninth avenue. The ordinance provides that
no crossing shall be blocked for a period
longer than three minutes.
Acting on the letter from the Mayor,
Chief Wier instructed Captain Johnston
to place man at this crossing to sac
that the ordinance is adhered to.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
the New York Press

From the New ork Press.
If girl doesn't scream when you kiss
her she doesn't seem to enjoy it,
If women voted they would want a
law saying what kind of clothes you had
to wear when you did it.
The incest thing about having money
is that nobody ever cares then whether
you pay your bills or not
One comfort TO a woman in having her
husband sick abed is she knows he ism t
out getting his feet wet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE.

WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE.
When dreams come true Bill Hearst
will be
The nations President
And of the White House for a time
He'll be a resident.
Wen see the Panama canal
Just brimming full of ships
And everybody riding free
On railroad mileage slips.
There'll be no titled marriages,
No problem of divorce,
No question of the races and
No wickedness, of course.
Then gas will be as cheap as air
And likewise coal and ice
And when we lose our tempers we
VIII find them in a trice.
George AIDE will be married man
And all the food we eat
VIII be so good we'll never hear
Again of tainted meat
The troubles that confront us now
VIII be no more, forsooth.
Well say goodbye to subterfuge
And always speak the truth.
The world will be a pleasant place
In which to stay awake,
But dreams have never yet come true
The dream book is a fake.
Bet you can't say right off what Nan
Patterson is doing now.
II Diogenes were alive today he'd get
the same results by living in a fiat.
The man who says, "The fools are not
all dead yet" doesn't seem to realize that
he is still in the land of the living.
REALITIES.
Tell me not in mournful numbers
Life Is but an empty dream.
Pass the disinfeeted sausage,
Have some germicided cream.
The guilty sugar trust hangs it's head.
1t is rumored that Mr. Roosevelt will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
CHECK FOR FIREMEN.
The Republic Iron and Steel Company
Sends Sum of $50.

B. F. Tyler, manager OF the merchandise
department of the Birmingham rolling
mill store, owned and operated by the
Republic Iron and Steel company. sent to
the Firemen's Relief association yesterday
check for $50.
The check was sent in care of Chief
A V. Bennett, and was the means en-
ployed by the rolling mill to thank the
department for its efficient work in saw
ing the store from recent fire that dam
aged 1t.
Chief Bennett has written a letter of
thanks to Mr.. Tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
King George In Rome.

Rome, November 23.-In anticipation of
the arrival here today of King George
of Greece, who Is TO be the guest of King
Victor Emmanuel, the police last night
and this morning made several addi-
tional arrests of suspected anarchists.
King George passed the Austrian from
tier last night and reached Florence in
safety this morning. He was warmly
welcomed everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Burns Agrees to Meet Stone.

Yesterday Farmer" Burns, the skillul
wrestler, well known here. notified Prf.
C. II. Miles that he would meet Chafs
Stone, the coming champion at te
skating rink, on Thanksgiving night. lie
match will be a splendid one. 1t Is T.
lieved here that the skill of Burns en-
overcome the strength and weight L
Stone
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Students Suspended In Mississippi

Meridian, Miss, November 23.-(Special.)
Considerable interest has been aroused
in advices received in this city that about
twenty students of the State university
have been suspended because they attend
ed the recent football game between Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee at Memphis with
out permission of the faculty Some of
those suspended are said to have been
armed with parental permits. ana this is
expected to complicate the situation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Enhancement In Real Estate Values.

"A thousand dollars enhancement per
year on less than $1,000 investment is
rather a remarkable increase in real es-
tate value, but that's what I made on
a piece of Birmingham dirt said a gen.
tleman last night.
II was in Birmingham about seven
years ago, looking after some business
interests, and was so impressed with the
districts prospects, concluded to make
a little real estate investment. In look
Ing over the town, l was impressed with
the section of the city in the neighbor-
hood of Fifth avenue and Twenty-sixth
street, adjacent to the Southern tracks.
l negotiated purchase, paying $3.50 for
lot. As l closed the contract l remarked
to the agent, the Southern railroad will
build a passenger depot on their property
staked off over there some day, and then
1 will erect another Morris hotel
81 predicted wiser than l knew. When
the terminal company was buying prop
erty for the new depot sight, real estate
man sought to secure my lot. We closed
the deal in short order, I receiving $500
cash. You see my investment netted me
mighty close to $1,000 every year held the
deeds.
This is only one of numerous similar
instances in the history of Birmingham.
Put your money in Birmingham real es-
tate. You can't lose
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Timber Concern Incorporated.

New Orleans. November 23.-The Gill;
can & Wizard company. capitalized at
81, 100000 and organized for speculation in
timber. INCORPORATED here today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Judge Groscup Guest of Honor.

Kansas City, Mo-, November 23.-unit,
States Judge Peter F. Groscup of Chicas
was a guest of honor and the princip,
speaker at dinner of the Knife an
Fork club in this city tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

AN EPITAPH.
He seldom found time to pray,
But always had smile
To cheer his fellows on the way
And every little while
He'd give the hungry food to eat,
The ragged clothes to wear,
And tho he got but little thanks,
He didn't seem to care.
He rarely went to church or wore
melancholy face,
AS If by looking very sad
He'd win his way to grace.
Somehow, he never talked about
The punishment that should
Be melted out to those who sin
Instead of being good.
When others fell he'd simply say,
'The best of us are bad"
No outcast ever failed to get
part of what he had
Twas thus he lived, and while he'd take
A drink and often swear.
We feel assured that where he is
The climates pretty fair.
A magistrate says that It is the duty
of wife to cook look after the house
and care for the children and the duty
of husband to provide money and carry
coal He left out the most important
question. Which one should build the
fire?
A THOUGHT
1t pays to hustle in this life,
1t pays to keep on moving
A little further up each day,
Advancing and improving.
Mlll1onaires are marrying stenogra-
piers with alarming or gratifying fire.
quency, according to your way of looking
at the matter.
Spanking was a live topic at the Iowa
mothers congress, as it invariably is for
the spankee. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES.

AN lillian SHAKESPEARE. Sdife
wv 10, Hades, was being inter
w viewed for the Morning Excite-
ment by wireless.
What do you think of the theatrical
trust?"
I'D hate to say. shylock didn't haFe
fault in the world compared to Freh-
man."
rs the trend of the modern drama
upward?' aA#
Not enough to notice."
1.-THE problem play?''
Forget it!'
HAS the great American play been
written?'
Not yet, but SOON"
''Was Hamlet mad?"
"Umphn'
us there anything you are glad of"
Yes, that | am dead
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The time is near at hand, you know,
When, standing meath some mistletoe,
A maiden with lovely phiz
VIII not remember where she is.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The Caruso trial was hard on Andreas
Dipple. At his wits end for something
new, he fell back on the last resort and
had his diamonds stolen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Secretary Root says that smiles go
further than frowns. He will be writ
ing cheer up verse next
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The President incidentally assails
P. Bigelow, and the latter will have
no opportunity to parry the blow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The harmless amusement of gazing
into shop windows is becoming more
popular as Christmas approaches.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The weather may edge back to In
dian summer again for the almanac
winter is still month away
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The Standard Oil directors are good
enough to be fitted to wings, if you
let them tell the story themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Croker will spend the remainder of
his life abroad, and will probably not
be greatly missed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The Rurik, Russia's new cruiser, is
said TO be fine vessel, and the Japs
may begin to plan to gather it in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The price of turkeys is soaring. 1t
would be better for the turkeys il they
could do likewise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Mrs. Parsons book on trial mar
riages will be a "best seller" In Sioux
Falls and Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Billiards from Medicine Hat should
be listed in our noble and sacred tariff
and a heavy tax imposed on them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Hartman says he is no dictator. 1t
is simply a matter of two words that
mean the same thing. He is boss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Calve Is to marry man who is as
rich as he is blind, and his name is
not Cupid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

yania are already inspecting that
states new capitol with a view to
finding more places for chandeliers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

The show is always real to the gal
lery god and so is life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Mrs. Parsons declines to discuss
her book.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

wear Platts toga. II we were Theodore
we'd send it -to the laundry first.