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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
GREAT WOMAN'S TRAITS

so graceful her carriage that she seems to need nothing to add to her majesty. Her features are vivacious and pleasing rather than beautiful. Her complexion is not yellow, but subolive; and her face is il- luminated by orbs of jet half-hidden by dark 1ashes behind which turk the smiles of favor or the lightning of her anger. No one would take her to be more than 40
 She carries a tablet on which. even dur ing conversation, she jots memoranda. Her pencil is the support of her scepter. With 1t she sends out her autograph com mands' and with it she inscribes those pie tured characters which are worn as the proudest decorations of her ministers. 1 have seen them in gold frames in. the hall of a viceroy.
 The elegance of her culture excites sim cere admiration in a country where wo- men are illiterate, and the breadth of her understanding is such as to take in the details of government. She chooses her agents with wise judgment and shifts them from pillar to post so that they may not forget their dependence on her will she is sometimes compared with Catherine II of Russia. She has the advantage in the decency of her private life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
There is nothing but roguery to be found in vllainous man,
 -1 King Henry ".
Elect C v Versus Steam.

The New York Central railroad has begun to install electricity as a motive power on it's main line. The first seven miles of it's line starting from its station in Fortv-second street has been equipped with electrical power, and electric motors will soon pull trains in and out of it's terminal to High Bridge, seven miles away. The initial experimental trips were highly satisfactory.
 The motors used are capable of making eighty-nine miles an hour, but high speed Is not of course feasible within the city. The system goes into full operation next month, when the company will have ready for use thirty five 100-ton motors of 2200 horse power each.
 The advantages claimed are numer- ous. Trains can be started in full mo- tion quicker, and they can be stopped in shorter distances, than the steam locomotive is capable of. The motion is smoother and in every respect pleasanter. The cinder and the smoke are altogether eliminated.
 It seems probable that the electric motor and the gasoline locomotive are destined at no distant day to drive the steam locomotive off the best rails. The steam locomotive may finger on the lesser roads and near coal mines, but elsewhere it's days seem to be numbered. The twentieth century will bring into use wonderful electrical de- velpments, and the railroads bid fair to share early in the revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Amusement Resorts.

There's no surer test of towns pros perity than the patronage bestowed upon it's amusement resorts" remarked L. F.. Routt of St. Louis, last night. And bJ that test Birmingham is certainly all right.
 "I am here frequently, and on every visit l see something new in the amuse- ment line. Think of it-four theatres and every one doing a rushing box office bust ness. Why, I remember only short time ago there were only two theatres in Bir- mingham. In addition to four full fledged theatres now there are no less than five of the cent and penny theatres, and two more, l observe, will be in operation in I few days. Then there's the skating rink-skating at full blast, with the sec ond one to be constructed within the year Tonight I went out to the circus grounds and the tents were crowded to the ropes
 Yes it looks as if everybody has money here and the people are invariably good spenders. This is a great town and 1t gets better every day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Joke on Comedian.

Nick Adams of Yorke & Adams, the principal fun-makers of Bankers and Brokers" which comes to the Bijou next week. tells the following story which Js worth repeating:
 'It was the week before we started out on our present tour said Mir. Adams, that I wrote Joe Weber for pass for the matinee for MT. Yorke and myself Next morning mail brought the order. Early the same afternoon We boarded car on the upper West Side and after the regulati tion transfers fetched up at Web CTS theatre in good time to see the per- formance. Adams, who had undertaken the care of the complimentary order, reached for the pocket in which he had placed it. and after brief search thrust the result of his discovery into the box office for the seat coupons. The ticket seller looked at the order which Adams had given him and grinned. Whats this?' he asked. "A pass for two, signed by your boss answered Adams. w mt boss ? asked the treasurer. Why Joe Weber, answered Adams. Get out! Get out' answered the box office man as he flung the order back at the mystified comedian.
 .'One glance at the slip and the ex- planation was easy. Adams had caielessly surrendered the theatre pass to one of the transfer agents of the car line and was trying to get two seats on street car transfer ticket"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

once the ringleader of the Penrose aggregation. While he was pouring out money for chandeliers and chairs and filing cases he was looping off at every turn items made by the legisla- ture to charitable and educational in- stitutions. In Pennsylvania governor may veto any item in an appropriation bill Pennypacker used this power without reserve and without decency. The state was prosperous, and heay- fly increased revenue became avail able. This together with the suppress sion of facts in the legislative hand book completed the scheme. That If the people had not last fall elected democrat. Mir Berry, state treasurer To MT. Berry the people of Pennsyl- vania are indebted for the uncoyering of the chandelier scheme, and all the other extravagances of the new capi- tol building.
 The entire matter has become a leading feature of the state campaign. in which MT. Emery and MT. Stuart are pitted against each other as nomi- nees for governor. MT. Emery is an independent and anti-ring republican who was accepted by the democrats, and MT. Stuart, once mayor of Phila- delphia, represents the Penrose ring. The latter are endeavoring to explain away the chandelier issue, but it will not down" at their bidding. About three million dollars of the peoples money was poured out ostensibly for chandeliers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
HILLS ORE DEAL.
he Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
 The President, it is said has assumed the responsibility of withholding coal lands from further entry under the land laws of the United States in the hope thas Congress will legislate for the more adeouate protection of such priceless pub lie possessions. This reported action of the chies executive follows announcement of the sale to the United States Steel corporation. on a per ton basis of the great iron orc possessions of the Hill or Great Northern railroad interests, It may be more than mere coincidence that the President should take the step ac- credited to him at just this time.
 The Hill ore lands are supposed to con tain some J00.00o,0Oo tons of ore, while the entire workable iron ore deposits of the country are calculated to be 2.ooo.0 eco tons. The United States Steel corporation previously held control of about billion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
SOUND ADVICE TO NEGROES.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 The excitement at Atlanta, Mobile, and Macon growing out of criminal assaults upon white women by negroes is measur- ably quieting. Two or three more negroes have been lynched, but there does not seem to be any further danger of such a race conflict as that which recently oc- cured in Atlanta, notwithstanding the manifest effort of Senator Tilman to pre- cipitate one. As compared with his in- eendiary raving, Governor Jelks of Ala bama in a letter to a negro editor of Mo- bile, gives the negroes of that state some sound advice as to the matter of crime and as to the best way of preventing race conflicts. He has laid down the law to the negroes in a manner so plain that the most ignorant of them can understand 1t. If they are wise they will heed his in- junction and follow in the course he has pointed out.
 Never have the negroes of Alabama, and for that matter, the negroes every where in the south, had sounder advice given them. He warns them that insist ent idleness leads up to crime, urges them to go to work and calls upon the indus trlOuS 10 outlaw the lOdIerS ana the thieves, because "the crimes which are sure to follow such idleness are leading to feeling that few soldiers and a few guns will not control" He further notl- fies them that those who violate the crim- inal statutes must be promptly given up to the officers of the law, because if it is not done ''the powers of the cons tabu- lary, the police, and the state guards will not protect the races from conflict which will be deplorabe He still further urges them to help hunt down womens assailants, to ostracise them in their so- cieties, and "consign them to eternal damnation from their pulpits," because, should tine white people finally lose con trol of themselves, anarchy is upon us."
 The negroes have never had wiser or more practical advice given them. Book CT Washington over and over again has warned them that idleness is the cause O. crime, and he Is doing all he can to en- courage industry among his people, but he has not so far as we know, enjoinec upon them the duty of helping white off cials to arrest black criminals. They assistance, and their cooperation would of itself tend to bring about a better feeling between the two races. The negroes hitherto, with rare exceptions, have not done their share in suppressng the crimes which lead up to lynchinSs. They should heed Governor Jelks warnings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Canning Factory.

The building of eanins factory at eullman this year has greatly stimulated the growing of many fruits and vegetables that were neglected for want of a ready market said J. E. Levans of that city. who, with his daughter, Miss Annie, paSs ed through Birmingham two days ago ou their way from Tybee and Savannah. Ga
 Fhe plant was built by local capital collected from small individual stockhold- CTS and will, l believe. prove to be a profit able investment. Anyway it Is of great value to the community even though 1t pays no dividends to stockholders.
 Tt offers ready market for many fruits and vegetables that could not be other wise disposed of proftably.
 "The factory has done good business this year, I am told. and it is probable that the plant will be increased before the opening of another season."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Outlook of Cotton Year.

Ten-cent cotton has come to stay eyen if the crop goes to 12,500,0 ,000 bales. The crop may fall to II ,500, ,000 bales. These are probable minimum and maximum figures of the crop. No one now anticipates a crop larger than this maximum, and it is not likely the crop will fall below the minimum named, So much for production
 Let us look for moment at the probable consumption. The home mills took in the last cotton year 4,726,OOO bales. They will take beyond reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Written Sianatures.

"There are pernle who pvofess to tell character from handwriting, said busi- nass ma". ''and if there is any truth in the matter, some people must rave very crotcheiy, cratkv ard cantankerdus dis positions.
 "I lose my temper as well as much time every daS try'ng so read some of the signatures ;c the ma,iy letters l re- ceive. AS speo'n er.s of caligraphy they are sim ly abom nable, pat as cabalistic hieroelyl hics they are unexcelled. What causes rlan to SO twist and tangle up the letters in H.. ,a:ne tht.' no person can rea1 it snrpasses Iny understanding.
 Some men are S" sensitive, too, about having ;Ltir ndm. spei >d correctly, es- peclsili' If it the a te> uliar sort os a name
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

They ar, .nclired to take ofrense if they are oaliss by some ridiculous word which is often the ora C. tha. presents itself out of ti.e scr'lpls
 e1r man ants to protect himself against fsrgerv ani adoe.s such style of algn Ire ,1 efif iw.6atIon he ought just ou ef c,as !elatiol TOT his fellow man to print his ,ame tn pain, common letters underneath l hd.r had many let ters relnned to ne mf Ned unknown simply 5ecause teuld nai deeipher the signature of the wearer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Dr. W. A. P. Martin in the Worlds

A1i' W. A. |. Marlln Tn the Worlds Work. 1 AUGHT by experience the dowager 9 empress is now engaged in the
 congenial task of reconstructing the Chinese people Advancing years, con- sciousness of power and willing conform ity to the freer usages of European courts, all conspire to lead her to throw aside the veil and to appear openly as the chief actor on this imperial stage.
 The question arises, do we know her in person and character? Have we not seen her in that splendid portrait executed by Miss Carl and exhibited at St. Louis? If we suspect the artist of f1attery, have we not a gallery of photographs in which she shows herself in many a majestic pose? Is fiattery possible to a sunbeam? We certainly see her as truly as we see ourselves in mirror? As to character, it is too soon to express an opinion.
 To pencil and sunbeam ad word-pic- lures by men and women from whose crit ical eyes she has not concealed herself, and we may confidently affirm that we know her personal appearance as well as we know that of any lady who occupies or shares a European throne. A trifle under the average height of European ladies, so perfect are her proportions and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
MORE REPUBLICATION NEEDED.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The new typewriter girl approached her employers desk In her hand she bore . sheet of paper.
 sir" she said this looks like funny way to spell 'skidooly "
 The employer took the sheet from her hand and stared at the word she pointed out Then he stared at the girl.
 "That isn't 'sl>idooly" !" he said, that's schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Zion knows how it feels to be broke
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 There is q heap of fun in thinking you are going to have it.
 A lot of regulations are saved by not being in politics.
 A widower always suggests man has just escaped from jail.
 Some men who tell girl they would die for her before they are married won't even work for her after they are.
 The worst about wedding presents is how much you have to pay for tho-e sou give, and how little you can get for those you receive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Times-News: It will not do to make light of the SS,ooo.oOo chandeliers in the Pennsylvania state capitol.
 Montgomery Journal; When tine New York World teiegraphed Mayor " Nood- ward during the progress of the recent Atlanta riots and asked him, how to pre- vent iyncbing, Mayor Woodward ansWeis S truly and loconicaly, remove the cause U
 Mobile Item: About the only people who take the camage done by the recent southern storm and the subsequent rains as a huge joke are the cotton bears, and they appear to have the bulls by the horns and rubbing their nose into the debris.
 Anniston Star Prophet Dowie, who Is without honor i'll his own country. there by being different from other prophets, has had a vision in which be saw mill lion dollars, but there is no reason why this should add to Dowie's fame or for tune. Lots of men have visions of wealth
 Mobile Register: An Alabama leSisla- tor who spent Sunday in Mobile, pro- poses to introduce a measure when the Legislature assemblies which will provide that the lids shall not be put on with out due notice is given ten days in ad- vance of such action. This maker of laws holds the opinion that the sudden putting on of "the lid' is cruel and in- human punishment and is therefore un- constitutional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
chandeliers

The people of New Jersey have not sense or decency enough to adopt the proposition to put Grover Cleveland in John F. Drydens place in the Senate. That state is owned and run by cor noratiOns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

Governor Moran of Massachusetts and Governor Hearst of New York be- gin to peer over the November hori- zon of government by the people for the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

Mir Taft has pacifled nearly every thing except Russia, and if he could procure a bomb-proof suit large enough to fit him he could settle affairs over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

President Hadley of Yale says no man ever became President who sought the place. His remarks should be exactly reversed when the truth is needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

In Pennsylvania there are millions for chandeliers, but not one cent for charities. It Is ring-ruled state, and rale-offs are needed by the ring in it's hneineSs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
Berlin Cable to the New York World.

Berlin Cable to the New York World.
 @ HE Duke of Saxe-Coburg and 9 aOtha is the most de democratic o'' Empire A son of the late Duke of Albany, a grandson of the late Queen Victoria, and a cousin of the Kaiser's, he is one of the simplest of German princes. His early Eton training has banished all side from him. and he is a man among his own in Coburg and Gotha He and his wife conduct life on lines which are possible to many of his subjects. The couple go down to the will lage market with servant behind In plain clothes, carrying basket for their purchases The duke really enjoys this sort of thing.
 The other day the ducaf pair visited a sausage booth at the village fair and rioted on Thurningian sausages and beer, a crowd of yokels looking on and de- vouring their sausages.
 When their son was born, the duke in his ella tion, rushed out of the castle down to the guardhouse. turned out tAe guard, and cried out excitedly: Eel lows, what do you think? It is boy Then he marched them into town and to every acquaintance he met he impafted 
 tons of his supply, and it now holds l,ooo,- GOO 900 tons or over one-half the estimated iron ore resources of the country. me corporation by the terms of the contract is to mine the ore on the Hill iands ana rav S cents ton for the privilege, be sides paying so cents more for the trans portatiol of the ore over the Great North-' ern lines to the Jocks at Duluth. rms makes the cost to> the steel trust Of the ere at the docks sl.65 a ton minimum, be- sides the cost of mining, which makes a total rrice of $2.45 or over at Duluth, which s considered very low
 But if it be a good bargain for the steel trust, consider what it is to the owner or owners of the ore lands. They set minimum of S5 cents a ton on say 50O60O,- GOO tons for tae mere rignt of possessing a valuable store of nature, with an ad- ditional cumulative price of 3i cents ton per year;- al d as, under tlse contract, the mining of the ore will extend over 50 years, the land owners will receive an average of sl.I9 or over per ton, or some $S5C, ,000,000 on the estimated supply.
 How much did this land cost the own CTS? Probably nothing worth mentioning. Most or all of it may have been acquired under government railroad land grants; and if not in that way. then possibly through individual entries under the Uni ted States land laws much SIS the Union Pacific is shown to have acquired more or less fraudulently large coal deposits in Wyoming or thereabouts- matter row under public invssti ration In other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
PRESS POINTS

Atlanta Journal: Why not make the Vanderbilt cup in the likeness of skull?
 Jackson Claron-Ledger: Automobile ae- eident Is too cumberson and the Clarion Ledger suggests autocide instead.
 Rome Tribune: Hon. Hoke Smith might be httlngly described as a man entirely surrounded by candidates for office.
 Kansas City Times: MT. Bryan went shopping in Kansas City yesterday, but did not price any railroads in behalf of the government.
 Pensacola Journal: Little Jal<ey Riis has at last gone back on the President. Everything comes to him who waits especially those who wait on the tables of the great.
 Louisville Courier-Journal: With the pumpkin, the paw-paw and the possum almost ripe and the eloquence of Albert J. Beveridge on tap at all hours, what more could the spirit or the flesh desire?
 Arkansas Gazette: Senator Bailey is reported to have offered his services free of charge to the attorney general of Tex as to assist the state in the prosecution of the Standard oil company. But as Gov. Jeff Davis would say, this is run hing time" for Senator Bailey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

The Cuban insurgents will no doubt soon demand another cash distribution of $31 100000. They are built that way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

Richard Harding Davis went to Cuba and the insurrectos became peaceful at once, and began to turn in all the rusty old muskets they could pick up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

The democratic nominee for gov ernor in Rhode Island has the temerity to defy even Standard Oil Aldrieh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

Norbert Wiener. who is a "eollege man. at II years of age. will probably be won derng how he can make living when hs is %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

There is a great deal of politics to the acre in Jefferson county, and the crop is increasing daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

There is an opinion abroad that the weather clerk needs to re-establish his reputation as prophet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

Charles M. Schwab is endeavoring to create dear bread by cornering the Chicago wheat market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

The autumn days are here again,
 The coal man waken fears. The trees are shedding all their leaves, The heavens shedding tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

Cuba is worth more to the United States in a minute than the Philip pines ever would be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

The Maine hunting score still shows a gratifying preponderance of deer and bears over guides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

Politics has broken into everything but baseball, and the national game should watch out.