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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
AIabama's Unique Product.

The Alabama Consolidated 'Possum
company has been organized, and at
present 1t holds a monopoly of the
possum trade. The company deals In
full-blood, Pine Wood and Oak Ridge
possums In wholesale or retail lots.
The season will be opened October l,
when the company will be ready to
supply 'possums to awaiting and hun
CRY country from a single creature to
a carload lot.
The Alabama Consolidated Postum
company means business at its Calera
home. where 1t disports itself under a
capital of 100000. A good many pos
sums of the three standard breeds can
be handled on that amount of ready
cash.
We trust the consolidated company
will Permit a suggestion. Let 1t get
In touch with Secretary Loeb to the
end that the creatures it deals In are
written "possums" without an apostro-
phe, instead of "opossums" or possum
with a misplaced comma. A simpli-
fed spelling scheme is valueless if it
cannot be applied to possums, and
the consolidated company with head
quarters at Calera can set the pace by
writing the word simply "possum."
That covers the ground and anything
more is neither necessary nor simpli-
form as well as at trade.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Jove and my stars be prais'd, here
Is yet postscript
Twelfth Night.
Another Cotton Year.

A new cotton year was begun yes
terday. The old year went out dis
closing a commercial crop of 11,345.-
9SS bales. This was the largest crop
ever marketed except that of the pre-
vious year which reached the aggrc-
gate of 13,564,457 bales. The yield of
1904 and 1905 stand, therefore, UNI
rivalled The crops of 1898 and 1899
approached that of 1905, but each fell
about 100000 bales short. The com
mercial crop of 1906 was under-esti-
mated throughout the year.
The truth is, eleven million bales
has become a minimum crop, and
whenever the south does not grow
that number of bales apprehensions
of a famine will arise among the
worlds spinners who are scattered all
the way from Mexico eastwardly to
japan. The world expects an Amer
lean crop of eleven million bales, and
it is advisable in all respects that we
meet and satisfy that expectation, for
we desire to retain control of the
worlds commercial crop of cotton.
In the cotton year just ended the
southern mills consumed 2,374,225
bales, an increase over the consump-
ton of last year of 196,305 bales-of
555,016 bales over the consumption
two years ago So long as southern
consumption is increased 100000 bales
a year we need not be troubled over
the outcome. The complete figures
are not at hand, and more complete
analysis is impossible until they are
received.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
WoMENS SUFFRAGE BIRDS.

BY Herbert X Job, in Some Lakeside
Waders of the Northwest" In The
Outing Magazine for September.
Wilson's phalarope is very common In
nearly all parts of the northwestern prai-
ries wherever there are grassy pools or
sloughs. 1t is a quiet, beautiful little
bird, with no immodest outcries, feeding
prettily along the moist margins OF the
sloughs. and not distressing Itself over
our presence. From nearly every stand
point this phalarope-like all other species
of It's class is an anomaly among the
birds Apparently a land bird, 1t has
partially webbed or scalloped feet and Is
good and graceful swimmer The fe-
male Is the larger and handsomer of the
pair; she does the counting, and he most
of the subsequent incubation and nursery
work He Is duly meek and obedient.
as becomes the husband of an Amazon;
for so worthy and strenuous young fe-
male as she will not tolerate buck
hanging around idle when there is plenty
of useful work to be done. For her part,
to lay eggs so big that the chicks are
clothed and able to run at birth Is all
that should reasonably be expected of
her Their marital relations ara other
wise scandalous, from our point OF view.
Two or three idle. yain-glorious females
are often seen devoting themselves to one
little male at the height of the nesting
season, and no one seems to be sure
whether or not he is the husband of any
one or all of them. Anyhow they are all
head over ears in love with him. One
such group of four followed me around
one afternoon, as though anxious about
their nest In the grass. They alighted
in a pool to swim about, and l secured
a snapshot of them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
PAUL COOK,
COUSINS OF JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Are Engaged BY Manager Brennan for
1.-THE Clansman."

New York.-Manager George H. Bren-
nan has engaged two cousins of the late
President Jefferson Davis of the southern
Confederacy for feminine roles in .The
Clansman." They will appear with the
southern company during its forty weeks
tour from the coast to the gulf. The
cousins of President Davis are both clever
actresses. One of them, Miss Maude Dr.
rand, is already known to "Clansman,.
playgoers through her work as Eve last
season. Her sister. Miss Edna Davis Ia
new recruit.
The mother of the Davis girls was Mrs.
Elizabeth Hyatt Davis, the second cousin
OF the Confederate President. She be-
longed to the branch of the family which
went north and settled in Indiana. The
girls are fervent admirers of the fame
and achievements OF the great southern
leader. 1t has been their custom to visit
Mrs. Jefferson Davis every year and they
are welcome guests at her house. On the
last tour of 1.-THE Clansman" Miss Du-
rand was the recipient of many attention.
from southerners OF note who were aware
OF her connection with the Davis family.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Criminal careIessness.

This morning at 1920 o'clock negro
boy of about 15 years old riding rapidly
north on the west side of Twenty first
street ran over the little 10-year-old
daughter of n. ]. Hansen of the Elk
celslor Laundry, narrowly escaping kill
Ing or manning her for nfe. said well
known citizen.
"As 1t Is the child has severe abrasions
and bruises on her nose, hands and right
knee which will incapacitate her for some
time. This accident occurred on the corner
of Fifth avenue and Twenty-frst street,
one of the most dangerous crossings In
the city, owing to the utter disregard of
the rights of pedestrians shown by bicycle
riders, drivers of horses and chauffeurs
of automobiles, who with hardly an ex-
ception cross these streets at high, I'M
lawful rate of speed, paying absolutely
no attention to laws governing travelling
on public streets and roads requiring
them to keep on the right side of the
road in the direction in which they are
going.
Marrow escapes from collision are of
hourly occurrence at this location. An Of
ficer stationed on this corner is a public
necessity He would keep Judge Feagin
working over time replenishing the city
treasury"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Musical Artists,

while Birmingham has not always
turned out well to hear musical artists
who have appeared In concerts here,
am glad to learn that several players
will be heard this season." said music
lover
High class attractions only come on
a guarantee. It our musical folk would
only get together and make united ef-
fort guarantee fund could be raised suf-
flcient to bring symphony orchestras as
well as planists and violin soloists
"By the way. Columbus, <issp is known
throughout the musical world as a town
that guarantees a greater number OF ar
tistic musical attractions than any city
In the south, not excepting New Orleans
1t is because all the students OF the In
dustrial institute and college there and
nearly all. the families In town buy
tickets"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
Flower Gardens.


Il remember the time. and It is not
SO very long since. when the tract of
land between the lake and the car line
at East Lake used to be overgroWn with
weeds at this time of the year. said a
resident Of that suburb, but the beauti-
full flowers that grow there now plainly
show what can be done in the way of
Horticulture.
Il remember also when st. Vincent 9
hospital was being built the hill In front
was cut down ten or twelve feet leaving
only ebert on the surface, but now there
are flower beds, trees and patches of
the greenest of grass. making perfect
picture of beauty.
If all this can be done under condl-
lions SO adverse. what might not be done
where the conditions are favorable. A
flower garden artistlcally laid out and
properly kept is one of the most beautl-
full additions to a residence. 1t speaks
volumes for the elegance and refinement
of the people who dwell there; and, con-
sidered from a purely business view
point. If the place is offered for sale, the
garden planted in flowers will enhance the
value of the property far more than the
garden overrun with weeds. Just as music
is the harmony of sound, SO are flowers
the harmony of color with the added
charms OF form and perfume
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
A RIrmlnaham PossIbiIlty.

while taking dinner with an Atlanta
friend at the Capital City club In the
Georgia capital Friday 1 learned some
thing of that indomltable spirit for which
Atlanta is famous" said T. r. West Of
Ensley last night.
Every Albanian believes In Atlanta
and Is living advertisement for his city
wherever he goes. I like this spirit Of
fidelity to ones home town and 1t Is not
entirely narrow and selfish. This same
gentleman during our conversation said
that Atlanta people are proud of their
sister, Birmingham. He said that he saw
no reason why Birmingham should not
have population of 100000 five years
from now"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
ALABAMA PRESS

New Decatur Advertiser: The Salt River
passenger boats are crowded just now.
Admission Hot Blast: Busy Bee Conner
fairly buzzed home with the gubernatorial
honey.
Troy Messenger: The Alabama home
coming in October at Birmingham will be
a hummer.
Pine Belt News; It's all over but the
shouting, but for the life of us. we can't
find a thing to shout about.
Scottsboro Citizen The man that struck
Billy Patterson has been discovered. He
was Hoke Smith of Georgia.
Marion County News: VIII the light"
on the railroads cease with Mondays cleo
tion7 We will see what we will see.
Camp Hill Times: President Roosevelt
cares not who makes the political speeches
of the nation II he may write the letters.
Huntsville Mercury: Marshall county
shows the closest race of the campaign.
The sheriff was nominated by majority
of one vote.
Moulton Advertiser: Alabama should
have some protection against book, pic
ture and fruit tree agents. They are
about to overrun and devour the land.
Hartselle Enquirer: The popularity OF
Richmond P. Hobson may be easily as
certained when It is publicly known that
he has sent John H. Bankhead to the
United States Senate.
Montgomery Advertiser: Over In Georgia
Hoke Smith contended for Alabama
freight rates and won the nomination.
Here in Alabama Mr.. Conner contended
for Georgia rates and he won. Rather
queer, is it not?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
HINTS TO HOUSEWIVES.
From Harper's Bazaar.

From Harper's Bazaar.
II the box containing silver polish. a
small bottle of alcohol, soft flannels,
chamois-skins, and brushes be kept in
some convenient place in pantry or kitch-
en-, 1t is a trifiing matter after each meal
to rub the few pieces of silver discolored
by egg. salad, or what not. By this means
the weekly silver-polishing may be light
ened or done away with.
Extra silver should be kept In canton
flannel bags with a small lump of cam
phor in each. 1t will in this way retain
its brightness indefinitely.
At some of the smart English country
houses a particularly appetlzing sandwich
is served with afternoon tea. 1t is called
the Nebuchadnezzar 1t is plain bread
and butter sandwich with few leaves of
watercress, dressed only with shake of
salt and a squeeze of lemon juice This
dainty sandwich to be perfect should be
small and thin, and the butter unsalted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE RESULT
OF THE ELECTION AND OTHER MATTERS

paign will be in measure forgotten. and
that there shall be no more corporation
and anti-eorporation antagonism in the
Birmingham district.
Senator Miller will represent all classes
and all interests In the state senate, and
will represent all we'll
II Is evident that Jefferson county will
have strong delegation in the lower
house of the general assembly. The four
already selected are men of character and
ability. and the other three to be selected
in the second primary will undoubtedly be
good men, and men who will represent the
best interests of Jefferson county.
And speaking of Jefferson county, this
is time when our representatives in the
legislature should work and strive for the
upbuilding of this district. Birmingham
has gone forward at xonderful pans
during the past five ysara. and It prom
ises to become the greatest Industrial
people and its own representatives do
something to clog the wheels of its pres
ent rapid growth.
The people who are now In control of
the Tennessee company, the sloss COM
pany and the other iron and steel-mak-
ing corporations of this district have al
most unlimited capital, ready for invest
ments of a substantial nature here.
Every encouragement should be given
them to spend their money in build
Ing new plants; and they are entitled to
the fullest protection in their investments.
They should not be annoyed by the lit
tie. petty fights which are calculated to
repel rather than attract money invest
ments.
As matter of fact. there are no for
eign corporations" in the Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

district. They are all local. Of course.
money is invested here which comes from
the outside, but the people who are
handling this money have become oiti-
zens of Birmingham and are good citi-
zens at that. Without exception the new
officers of the Tennessee-R Republic COM
pany are as clever and broadegauged =
set of men as have ever known any
where. They have come here to be a part
and parcel of Birmingham and the Bir-
mingham district, and they deserve a full
and cordial welcome from every citizen
OF this community. They will get 1t. too.
Mr.. Bryan had wonderful welcome
and ovation In New York and made a
great speech, but unfortunately he failed
to eliminate from his remarks his cd
pnpullstio idea Of government cgnarsnsp
Of railroads. This country hasn't gotten
to that Htagc jet, and such rnen as Sem
ator Bailey OF Texas. and other leaders
among the democrats IN Congress are
criticising Mr. Bryan rather vigorously
for his declaration on this subject. SEN
ator Bailey doesn't think that Mr.. Bryan
has the full right to make the platform
Of the democratic party himself.
However, upon the whole. Mr.. Bryan Is
undoubtedly the most popular democrat
in America and is practically assured of
the nomination.
Unless he drives from him tho people
who have recently been with him. he will
be the next President. do not believe,
however, that the democratic party In
Its next convention will declare for gov
eminent ownership of railroad, telegraph
and express companies. This country
hasn't reached that stage yet. At least
such is the opinion OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
ALWAYS.

]. NJ Lewis In Houston Post.
Baby, my baby.
When breezes from the south
Stir all the morning glory vines
I'm thinking of your mouth;
The laughing, curving JOY of 1t,
The dainty teeth therein.
And then I chuckle some, I do,
And all the worlds a-grin.
Baby my baby,
When pink rose petals drift
Adown the wind. and race and chase,
And when red cannas lift
Their warm bright blossoms in the breeze
l somehow seem to see
You running on uncertain legs,
Your hands held up to me.
Baby. my baby.
Deep in the night and dew,
Or in the garish, glazing day
My thoughts revert to you.
And every little love-born vile,
And life's a lifting rhyme
Because l think of you by night
And day. and all tho timst
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
BeIlsl BellsI BellsI

1T must have been such an occasion as
this which inspired Edgar Allan Poe"
said man standing in the union depot.
Il notice every day about this time,
1890, that three or four trains arrive and
all the time they remain in the station
they keep ringing their bells, I don't
know why they do 1t. Bells are all right
when rung one at time or in carlton,
but tangled out of tune and harsh they
remind me of the mental condition of
Hamlet. suppose these men who work
about here don't much mind this clang-
ing and banging, but 1t rattles my nerves
until I tremble all over
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

claim their views in tracts and
brochures, which are greedily de
Youred by the "cranks," who add their
own eccentricities to the teachings of
their patrons.
Among the class of modern evan
gelists who are weak imitators of
Rousseau of a century since none
stand higher-or lower-than Gorky,
whose advocacy of popular liberty is
a mere cloak for the popular liberties
that robbers take with private prop
erty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
Most of the fun in life depends on those
who share 1t with you.
woman's ideal of a honeymoon is 60
ing where you won't tell any one, but
everybody guesses.
A terribly nice thing about a girl is the
way 1t surprises her to have you kiss her
when she knew you were going to.
The time a man gets hot in politics is
when he thinks something is contrary to
the constitution, which he has never
read.
The danger in getting your salary raised
a hundred dollars a year Is you think
you ought to spend FIVE more In living
up to It
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Prosperity In Evidence.

seldom have l seen the shopping
streets of Birmingham so crowded as
they were this afternoon and evening, ;"
said citizen last night. Second ave-
nue., and Third avenue were literally jam
med. The crowds reminded me of the
week before Christmas. While there were
many loafers on the thoroughfares, the
majority of people pushing their way
along were evidently shoppers. Money
seemed to be abundant and the merchants
doubtless did a thriving business
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
PRESS POINTS

Chattanooga Times: Mr.. Gompers seems
to be self-appointed inspector OF faint
ed congressman.
Boston Globe: Lilly Langtry has lost her
voice owing to a nervous shock For
mercy's sake! What shocked herr
shreveport Times: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
saws there ought to be children in every
home. Ella might improve each shining
hour by practicing what she breaches,
Florida Times-Union: Crushed mint
leaves. are prescribed ror headache. 1t
must be "a hair of the dog that bit
Won" for a decocton of mint leaves will
produce headache.
Columbia State: Mr.. Edwin Markham
has compiled list of the Ten Best
Books" Modesty forbids Mr.. Markham
from directing public attention to tho
Zone Best Poem"
New Orleans Times-Democrat: So Tar as
heard from, Vice President Fairbanks
was the only republican candidate who OBJ
served Bryan's homecoming day. He de-
livered a speech 4t Osawatomie, Kan.
Houston Post: The Birmingham Age
Herald says: pat Grove has gone to
New York to reform and he must be in
tending to join the 400" In the name of
goodness, what kind Of REFORM would you
call that?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
.RACTICALLY all the returns ara
. In and the result of the Alabama
state primaries has been as was

N PRACTICALLY all the returns ara
DI in and the result of the Alabama
state primaries has been as was
predicted in this column last Sunday
Conner won for governor, and Judging
from his address to the people of the
state. published this morning, he feels
the responsibility of his position and will
make good governor. Mr.. Conner 10
really man of ability. He has been a
wonderfully successful business man. and
it takes a good business man to make a
good governor.
OF course Mr.. Conner has ridden hobby
for several years, and that hobby is the
cause of his being elected governor. There
has been an anti-railroad wave sweeping
over the country for several years past.
and upon that wave Mr.. Conner has ridden
into the gubernatorlal chair. Now that Mr.
Conner has won the governorship, he Will
undoubtedly protect the business interests
of the state as he has protected the az
fairs of his plantation and Of the cotton
mill of which he is president. Both have
been successful. Mr.. Conner will undoubt-
eddy make successful governor. Every
one wishes him well.
It goes without saying that Henry Gray
will make a good lieutenant governor.
Gray is fellow Of undoubted ability
who has succeeded In practically every
thing he has ever undertaken. He is a
good business man, and four years hence
when he succeeds to the governorship he
will undoubtedly make a good business
governor.
1t was a close race between Miller and
Beddow for state senator from Jefferson
county. However, now that 1t is over and
Miller has won, 1t is to be hoped that the
animosities engendered during the cam
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

"ARMER GEORGE AIDE has done
~ well in Newton county Ind, this
year. He has surpassed all the
other farmers with his oat crop, and is
so chesty over his success that he seems
to have forgotten entirely the "slings and
arrows" which came his way in the play
writing business last year. George put
thirty-eight acres In oats, and when the
returns came In he figured out a yield OF
seventy bushels to the acre, the largest
In Newton county. 1t is not every amateur
farmer who can have the luck that George
has had. Possibly. he hired a good man
who was not humorist to run his farm
for him, but he will get all the credit.
anyway. Farmers who are farmers will
tell you that seventy bushels Of oats per
acre is a good showing. George may
write joke about his crop of wild OATS"
but we won't.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

"Scotty" tried to charter another
special train the other day, but on &C
count of express enmity on the part of
Mr. Hartman, he was not able to close
the deal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

After the revelations already made,
1t is not surprising to discover thas
Chicago packers have also been short
In the weight of their lard cans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

Automobiles, steam yachts and even
brass bands are to be barred in the
campaign of 1908. 1t is to be a cam
paign of the plain people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

A great many politicians would like
to know just why John Sharp Williams
didn't stop in New York to take part
in the Bryan welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

Secretary Shaw will lose his mile
age when he comes south hunting for
delegates, for the republican nominee
will be selected from this list of three
Roosevelt, Taft or Cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

Brander Matthews says he did not
discuss spelling with President Roose-
welt at dinner, and we might as we'll
take his word for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

If Secretary Shaw thinks he can
convert the south to republican doc
trine he Is welcome to try.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

Those 'possum merchants In Ala
bama should do big business with
the colored contingent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

The Worcester, Mass, Telegram has
adopted the bobtailed spelling, and the
people of Worcester are wondering
what office its editor will gather in.