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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
GODS FIRST TEMPLES.

The groves were Gods first temples. Frs man learned To hew the shaft, and lay the architrave, And spread the roof above them-ere he framed The lofty vault, to gather and roll back The sound of anthems--in the darkling wood, Amidst the cool and silence. he knelt down And offered to the Mightiest solemn thanks And supplication. For his simple heart Might not resist the sacred influences, That. from the silly twilight of the place. And from the gray old trunks, that, high in heaven, Mingled their messy boughs, and from the sound Of the invisible breath that swayed at once All their green tops. stole over him. and bowed His spirit with the thought of boundless power : And inaccessible majesty Ah, why Should we, in the worlds riper years, neglect Gods ancient sanctuaries. and adore Only among the crowd. and under roofs That our frail hands have raised! Let me. at least, Here. in the shadow of this aged wood Offer one hymn-thrice happy, if 1t find Acceptance in His ear.
 By William Cullen Bryaat
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
New Senators

Only three United States senators are to be elected this side of 1909-one in Rhode Island in the place of Me Too Wetmore; one in New Jersey in the place of the discredited Dryden, and one next year in Maryland to fill out the term that Senator Whyte is filling by appointment.
 Of the twenty eight senators that have been chosen seventeen are re- elections, and the most notable pair comes from this state Senator Morgan who will begin next month his sixth consecutive term, Is outranked by MT. Allison of Iowa only. MT. Allison took his seat in 1873, and Senator Morgan began his first term in 1877. MT. Hale began his senatorial service in 1881. These are the three seniors of the Senate chamber. On March f. 1909, MT. Allison will have served thirty-six
 
 years in the Senate, and General Nor gan will not reach that point until March 4, 1913. Senator Allison is IS years old, and our senior senator is 83 years old, but the Iowa senator is feeble, and some fear he will not reach the end of his sixth term. Senator Pettus is another returning veteran, but his third term will not be begun until 1909. Senator Cullom, another veteran, will begin next month a fifth term, and Senator Frye is still another veteran who has been reelected.
 Eleven new senators have been elect ed and the most notorious one of the lot is Guggenheim of Colorado. He is a man of the Elkins type, and he will certainly start at Washington un- der plutocratic cloud. MT. Richard son of Delaware Is a canner, and a millionaire. The little state runs tc millionaires. Three men have been promoted from the house of represen- tatives-Curtis of Kansas, Smith oi Michigan, and Dixon Of Montana. MT. Borale of Idaho and MT. Bourne ol Oregon are lawyers, new to the public service The other new senators are Brown of Nebraska, Jeff Davis of Ar kansas, Governor Beckham of Ken tcuky and Gov. Bob Taylor of Tennes see.
 When the changes are completed the democrats will hold but two northern seats, and the republicans will con trol the Senate by two-thirds vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

handsome red apples" says the trust worthy Mobile Register, nearly as large as a mans fist, and as fine as money can buy"
 "The tree," adds the Register, "was grown from the seed of an apple brought to this city from Texas in 1872. For years the tree has yielded a goodly crop each summer. but a few years ago it began to yield a winter crop as well, and in Mrs. Bitzer's yard at No. 453 State street the tree is now bearing the weight of a goodly crop, some of the apples being nearly ripe enough to eat, and the crop being al most equal to the summer yield in size and quality"
 No such trees grow in Texas, be- cause Texas lacks Alabama's finely proportioned climate and soil. Texas may grow the seeds and start the in- dustry, but in order to secure two crops every year those seeds must be brought to Alabama where they will proceed to do their utmost The Age Herald has no desire to cast reflections upon the broad state of Texas, but the facts are, alas, against 1t. The facts run in favor of Alabama's unequalled climate and soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
STRANGE CAOE-OP
 DUAL PERSONALITY

Beaumont, Tex. February s--A strange case of dual personality came to light here today. On December IT of last year young man apparently about 25 years of age called on the Young Mems Chris tian association and requested to be as- sisted in his search for employment. He told story of misfortune. saying he came originally from New York, but had become sick in New Orleans and was only recently discharged from a hospital there. He gave his name as Perry Mar tin and his charming manner enlisted the sympathy of many Employment was which he continued until last Friday to hold. Then came a surprise. The pro- prietor approached upon his bellboy with out his coat and noted that the contour was not masculine. Charged with mas dueradlng in false attire the young wo- man burst into tears and confessed her sex. She declared she had been com pelled by force of circumstances to don mans apparel and pleaded to be re- tained She volunteered no statement as to hcr past life and career, and the man. ager of the hotel not allowing her to remain in his employ. she left yesterday for Houston.
 During her stay in Beaumont she be- came popular among a circle of friends and on occasions would go to theatres and elsewhere with parties of young men.
 strange feature of the story of the young woman is her affection for young woman in New York city, whose name was not ascertained, to whom she said she was engaged to be married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
SONG SERVICE DREW
 AN IMMENSE CROWD

rba song service at the Advent last n,ght was notably brilliant. The church was packed. The regular choir was in fine form, and MT. Young played a neau- tiful Chopin noeturne arranged by Sar- asate, but the feature of the evening was Reed Miller, formerly Of Birmlng- ham. and now of New York, where ne is recognized as an artist of high rank
 in the musical world. The programme arranged Saturday night and printed m The Age-Herald of Sunday, was changed so far as MT. Miller's numbers were con- cerned. He sang all the solos which were published and one additional num- ber The complete song service as rem dered was as follows:
 Processional 'The Son of God Goes Forth to War"
 'Rend Your Hearts and Not Your Gar ments," and "If You Truly Love Me You Shall Surely Find Me Sayeth Our God" '"
 --"Eiijah" "-(Mendelssohn), Reed Miller.
 Anthem CTours),
 Nocturne, violin Chopin -sarasate), Roy Young.
 Recitative Comfort Ye;" aria, Every Valley,'' Messiah (EIandeD, Reed Miller.
 "T'he Sorrows of Death" from "Hymn of Praise CAIendelssohn), MT. Miller
 Anthem, Seek Ye the Lord" (Roberts), Mir. Miller and chorus.
 Anthem (Randaeger).
 Recessional, Flight the Good Fight"
 MT. Miller possesses a beautiful tenor voice and his style Is manly and drama tic. It is safe to say that never have the Mendelssohn numbers which he sang on this ossacion been so ardstically de- livered in Birmingham. His selection from Elijah was indeed revelation. When Mr. Miller was the solo tenor at the Advent three or four years ago his voice was appreciated, but with study has come that matured quality which belongs to the artist.
 MT. Miller will be the principal tenor at the Mendelssohn Glee Club concert with the Damrosch orchestra in New York next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
M. D. & s. Independent.

Atlanta. February 3.-(Special.)-Vice President Sevier of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad company was in the city yesterday, and while here was interviewed with regard to the recent requirement of the Macon, Dublin and Savannah by his line. If the Seaboard has bought or owns the Macon, Dublin and Savannah" said Mir Sevier. "l do not know 1t. AS a matter of fact, l am not informed that any such deal has taken place. It only happens that the presidents of the two railroad lines are the same. but that does not necessarily mean common ownership. I am informed that the Macon, Dublin and Savannah will be held as an inde- pendent railroad line, and will be so op- erated ,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
NEGRO GAWESTERS
 LANDED BY DOZEN

The deputies of the sherlff's office put in big nights work Saturday, capturing in all twenty-seven negro gamblers. making a recordbreaking haul.
 The peculiar part about 1t Is that sev- enteen of these were captured over the Metropolitan annex, in the Jurisdiction of the Birmingham police. All of them were negroes, playing in an elite section. The arrests were made by Deputies Courson, Lee Higdon, Jr., Sid Cowan and Tumbln
 The other catch was made in East Bir- mingham yesterday afternoon when Dep uties Halton, single-handed. caught ten negroes playing craps in box car in East Birmingham. From a hotel to q box car is long distance, in most cases as from hobo to a gentleman, but these cases were exceptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

than any other nation has ever enjoyed since time began.
 In the respect of undivided wealth it is believed that the world has never held three men as rich as Rockefeller, Carnegie and Clark. New York alone has more wealthy citizens than Lon don, Paris, Berlin and St. Petersburg combined.
 People begin to ask, where is all this affluence leading us to? They begin to consider Rome They begin to won der if the increase in individual wealth can go on without leading to classes and a permanent caste. We may go the way of the Caesars, but no man living can foresee the extent of the wealth of this country, or what changes it will work in our institutions, public or private. At present the tide runs towards repression of monopolies, and If private monopoly can be crushed, we need not fear the accumulation of wealth, no matter how great it may be- Already we have to talk in bill lions when We attempt to sum up the situation, and possibly the time will come when we will cross the billion line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
The Memphis crematory.

"The crematory that we saw in Mem phs recently when a committee of the aldermen went there, was first class in every particular" said Alderman Klotz, who was one of the committee. Ut con sumes all the refuse of the city does It quickly and without any odor that is per- ceptible.
 While we were at the crematory they brought in a dead mule, which was cre- mated in about two hours. This is fast work. There was no odor at all, and no smoke. There was really less smoke than there Is from the average store down town which has a boiler and engine room,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Walter Il. Page In City.

Walter H. Page of New York, editor of the Worlds Work, arrived in Blrming- ham last night and registered at the Hotel Hillman. He will remain here until tonight or tomorrow.
 Mir Page is one of the most forceful writers and one of the most successful magazine editors in the United States. It was he who made the Forum and he Is making the Worlds Work one of the most popular and influential periodicals of the day. At the conference for educa- tion in the south held in Birmingham In 1895, MT. Page read paper which was regarded as second to none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
MARCHIONECS DIES,
 ROMANTIC CAREER

London. February S.-Ftorence Cecilia Paget. marchloness of Hastings, died to- day at Windsor after a romantic ca- reer. She was the greatest beauty in the mid-Vietorian period. While engaged to Henry Chaplin in 1864 she made run away marriage with the Marquis of Hast ings, who was then at the zenith of his wild career on the turf, Three years later MT. Chaplin won the derby and S755, ,ood with an outsider while the Marquis of Hastings lost heavily on the same race, beginning a series of losses which led him the following year to commit suicide.
 The marchioness in 1870 married Sir George Chetlwind. She was born in 1S42, and was the third daughter of the sec ond Marquir of Anglesly. A son by her last marriage married an American, the daughter of the late Charles Secor of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
ElactIon Battle Cries.

"A good battle cry Is half the battle where ballots are the weapons used," said an ld-time campaigner in discussing the presect municipal campaign. Gar bage and gamblins>will cut some figure in the coming primary in this city. but one of the bitterest fights I ever saw waged was over the question of goats.
 q chanced to be visiting a little town of about G00o population at a time when the municipal elections were near at hand. The burning question at issue be. tween the opponents was whether goats should be allowed to run at large in the town or not. People who owned goats said the goat was the poor mans COW, and to shut them up would mean starva- tion for the goats. while other people said the goat was a nuisance and the most de- structive of animals. Goats or no goats was the question put to every candidate, and as no one could tell on which side the majority lay, candidates were averse to expressing their views upon the ques- tion.
 At a public meeting one of the candi- dates talked about everything and any thing but goats. When he concluded the chdlIhan dsked any one present wished to ask the candidate question, and in response to the invitation man in the audience rose and said, How do you stand on the goat question, misterY No sooner was the question asked than a friend of the candidate jumped up and landed the querist an uppercut that laid him out. Utterly disregarding the oc- currence, the chairman said, Would any one else like to ask the candidate a question:? And, like Brutus, he paused for a reply, but none came"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
DEAD MILLIONAIRE
 FROM NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, February 3.-The identity of George H. Meyers" supposed million aire, who died in Yankton, s. D., on Fri day, was established here today. The name of the deceased was not Meyers but Mey- er-George Meyer-born here about 50 years. ago.
 He was formerly secretary of the Teu- tonia Insurance company. MT. Meyer IS survived by a mother and two brothers Both the latter are prominent business men here, but dlsclaim any knowledge of their brothers possession of $1,00o,OOO in Standard OH stocks.
 They said, however, that MT. Meyer owned stock in another oil company, but 1t would probably total few thousands instead of a million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Athens Has Good Water Supply.

Athens, February S.-(Special 1.-The city got it's new water tower connected with the pumping station yesterday afternoon, and now Athens has source of water supply that will hardly ever be exhausted. It is Is the purpose of the city at an early date to begin operating the light plant all night, doing away entirely With the pumping of water during the day and do all the pumping at night. while the plant is running. The city now has water supply of about 100000 gallons In us water towers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
UNsPoRTsMAN LIKE.
Mississippians Indignant at Killing of
 Deer Driven Out by Water.

Natchez, Miss, February 3.-Reports from the engineers at the Texas and Pa c.fc embankment of Bouger, La. are to the effect that with lumber sent from Natchez the bridges can be saved. Sports men of Concordia Parish, La., and Adams county. this state, are indignant over the unsportsman like conduct of the woodsmen who are killing the deer driven ir.to contracted places and slaughtering them like sheep. It is expected they will annihilate the game.
 Several deer swan the river below this city and entered the woodA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
LIahtlna un tha cltu.

'T stood on top of one of the tall buildings Saturday night and watched the city lighted up, and 1t was & very pretty sight" said a, visitor yesterday. Several of us were on the building and turned to speak to one of the party When I looked around again one large section of the city had been lighted up and there were scores of twinkling lights. In few seconds the entire city was lighted, and it made a very impressive spectacle.
 q had never before had the pleasure of standing on building and seeing a oity lighted up at night, and 1t proved to be quite an experience"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Suicide a.for. Weddlnu Guests.

New York. February S.--Standing in the doorway of an apartment house where guests had assembled to witness A wedding tonight, a stranger supposed to he IJlderick Hugeron of Waterbury, Conn blew out his brains. Death was instantaneous. The bride and many women guests became hysterical and the marriage ceremony was delayed an hour while the coroner held an impromptu in quest. The guests declared ignorance Of the suicides identity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
TRIPLE TRAGEDY
 IN TAILOR, TEXAS

Taylor, Tex, February S-A tragedy was enacted between and 10 o'clock this morning at the home of Sam Bowers, two miles from here that has claimed one victims and may eventually claim two others. Physicians and officers summoned to the scene found the wife of Bowers, who is a man about 20 years or age, dead from A bullet wound in the left breast. his mother unconscious from a blow on the head from a gunstock blow and Bowers in a dying condition with his throat cut with razor.
 Drs. Perkins and Mum of this city report that the woman may die and that Bowers will not live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
vinorous Y. M. c. A. Work

For many years the Young Mems Christian Association has been a po- tent factor in the moral and religious life of every city in the United States, and with the opening of the twen- tieth century the scope of the institu- tion was broadened and its energies were quickened. And certain it is that the association is held now in higher esteem by the public at large than at any time in it's history.
 This is an era of T. M. c. A. building. In former years a small structure or rooms on the second floor of a mer- cantile building proved adequate for the associations needs, but since so many features have been added to the work-night schools, lunch counters and athletics-larger quarters are re- quired. A number of imposing and costly Y. M. c. A. buildings have been completed recently and it should not be long before the association in Bir- mingham erects a handsome edifice on the site of its home on Twentieth street. The management acted wisely when 1t expended the money raised by public subscription In erecting splen- did gymnasium and waiting for an ampler fund before starting to put up its main building. But the time has about come when the citizens of Bir- mingham should subscribe something like $200,000 for the erection of a suit able structure for the association.
 Richmond has just raised $226,000 for a new association building in that city. The present home of the organi- zation there was built only about twen- | ty years ago. It cost a little less than | $40 1000, and at the time was considered quite large enough. But in view of modern conditions and institutional expansion, the building was found to be entirely inadequate. A building committee set to work to raise $200,- 900. Certain subscriptions were made with proviso that the total amount be subscribed by February 1. On Jan uary 31 the fund lacked S27,000 of the $2O0,000 mark. A spirited canvass was made and on the night of the last day the fund amounted to $226,929, The grand total included a subscription of $25,000 cabled from Rome by Helen Gould. Miss Gould owns a controlling interest in the street railway com pany of Richmond and takes a lively interest in the city.
 In ringing appeal to the people of the Virginia capital, Mayor Carlton Mccarthy said: "The Y. M. c. A building will be worth to this commu nity all, and more, than it costs, if il impresses the truth that the term Christian young man means a clean strong, healthy, vigorous, energetic. in dustfious, faithful young man; and if it also teaches this community that the term godly man is not descrip- tive of wealling, but denotes a man of courage, intelligence, capacity, en- durance, fidelity and fadeless hope, it will strengthen every church and every faith and lift this community to high plane"
 | What Richmond has done Birming | ham can do In this time of prosperity l it should be easier to raise $200,000 here for the Y. NJ. c. A. than 1t was to raise comparatively small amount when the association purchased it's present property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
HAS CLOSE CALL IN
 SWOLLEN STREAM

Pratt City, February s.-(special. .)-vn- lage Creek came near making victims of both mule and rider yesterday, when Mir. Ellison. who has charge of the dogs at No prison, attempted to ford the creek near Ensley. The swollen condition of the stream causes a very swift current, and missing the regular wagon route the mule became frightened, and but for quick head work of MT. Ellison both would have been drowned
 The Birmingham Southern wrecker was called out yesterday to pick up en- zine NO. 2s, which lost a wheel and broke an axle, and was otherwise damaged near No. mine. Fortunately no one was hurt.
 W. F. kennon, who for a number of years held the position of master mechan- ic with the Birmingham Southern rail- road, but recently resigned to go with the W. of A. railway at Montgomery, Is said to have been promoted to general mas- ter of trains of that road Mr. Kennon was very popular with the Birmingham Southern men here. who are glad to hear of his success.
 The blooded mare of l. K. Levi is at- tracing much attention. The animal is said to be of fine pedigree and MT. Levi Is very proud of her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

John Witherspoon DuBose's lumin- our paper on Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. which appeared in yesterdays issue of The Age Herald was doubtless read with absorbing interest not only by the old veterans, but by young students of history. Mir. DuBose writes both from personal recollection of the war of 1S61-65 and a close study of the archives. The south has had few historiographers so well qualified by training and temperament to set forth facts in an orderly manner and with due appreciation of "the relations of things" as the author of the article on Johnston, which he offered as fitting memorial on the occasion of the tooth anniversary of the birth of the illus trious commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press. Even plumber gets worried about his finances when he owns an automobile. Some men count on their luck so hard that when a girl refuses to marry them they ask another.
 A woman pays attention to her religion every Sunday forenoon, but to her com plexion every day in the week
 The reason woman always wants to nave a son instead. of daughter Is so she can name him after somebody tn some fool book.
 It shocks woman to hear her husband swear around the house, but it makes her mighty suspicious when he Is so sweet tempered that he doesn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Bull Will Not Eluht.

. Fl Paso Tex, February 3.-Forced to return the receipts, estimated over $so0O. to pay fine of $1O0, and to surrender his position is the penalty of Felix Robert, manager of the Juarez Plaza del Toro, for failure to carry out the programme he had advertised. Neither the bulls or the buffalo bull which was matched against a matador, would fight Over TOGO people had gathered to witness the battle between the buffalo and the matador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Sheffield Bank Statement.

Sheffield February S.-(Special) )-Ths Sheffield National bank has rendered it's statement as per call of the comptroller. An analysis of the statement shows: Due depositors, $9O7, ,232.64; cash resources, s14s,- 39S. .42 The bank shows by this statement a reserve of AS per cent, more than three times the requirement of the comptroller. This statement shows the prosperity of the city and county.