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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM.
Earnings for February Continue to
 Show Gains In Gross.

From the New York Herald.
 Earnings of the Southern railway sys- tenn, while continuing to show increases in gross receipts, indicate far greater in- creases in expenses and serious declines in net earnings The road showed a gain in gross receipts for February of $74,699, while operating expenses increased $557, 912, leaving net earnings amounting to S.J2639, or a decrease of $4S3, PIP The oper- ating ratio of expenses to gross earnings was S6.S5 per cent. as compared with 7o.73 per cent for the same month last year.
 For the eight months from July 1 to February 2S gross earnings increased $1 S49,924 operating expenses increased $S,6S5490, while net earnings fell off s1, 1885, 50o. The operating ratio was IT 61 per cent, as compared with 71.29 per cent for the same period last year.
 In a statement issued by the company it is said that operations for the month of February reflect unusual conditions, through increased expenditures for the maintenance of equipment and for fuel and overtime due to congested conditions, which also temporarily interfered with the development of new traffic. March operations reflect similar conditions. The congestion is, however, being relieved, an it is anticipated that, beginning with April, traffic will move much more freely."
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HAD TO APOLOGIZE.
Cowboys Objected to Slight Offered
 Pretty Postmistress.

Pierre, S. D.-(Special to the New York World )-Uncle Sam's postmaster at olney is F. E. Olney's bewitching young daugh- ter, who owns the hearts of all the cow boys here and hereabouts. Incidentally, the carrier who collects the mail at Olney and other nearby places Is among the number. His schedule gives him seven minutes at Olney Being a susceptible man, he has often deplored his limited time at this particular calling point.
 On arrival the other day he found two primped-up cowboys at the postoffice look ing admiringly at Miss olney, who was doing up her hair, which operation the letter collector had to wait. Finally, when he expressed his impatlence, she turned and said, T can't hurry. Would you have me look like fright?" Then she pouted prettily, as she continued to stick hairpins promiscuously and to en- twine maddening locks of hair in various artistic entangements.
 The carrier. more industrious than gall lant, intimated that he was not disposed to seriously consider the possibility of the dainty postmaster looking like a fright, but he was ~reaI grouchy." For half an hour he waited and then in anger remarked that he couldn't wait another blooming minutes and started out.
 Now, what do you think of that?" said Miss olney. with a disdainful uptilt of her little nose. Now, what do you think of that?r
 The cowboys remarked vigorously to the effect that they didn't approve of the action and attitude of Uncle Sans representative. They felt at their hol- sters and finally mounted their cayuses.
 'We'll git him and don't you fret" was their parting consolation.
 They soon overlook the carrier.
 Now, see here" said the spokesman, I've don't think well of your action. It aint no way to treat a lady, anyhow, and which the same is our opinion as how you ought to come back and apolog- ize."
 The carrier opined that he would be blanked if he would, whereupon he was confronted with two eloquent revolvers.
 Its your move" suggested one of the gentlemen with the quick firing gun. and the carrier moved, He returned, ac- knowledged that when a young lady wanted to do up her hair any time or place was all right.
 When he reached headquarters he re- canted and reported his narrowing ex- perience. It's now up to the department at Washington and a new problem has been forced on the administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
DOLLAR FOR A DEAR HEART.

By Eugene Field. She was ready for sleep as she lay on In her little frilled cap so fine, With her golden hair falling out at the Like a circle of noon sunshine; And I hummed the old tune of "Banbury
 Cross,"
 And Three Men Who Put Out to Sea-" When she sleeply said, as she closed her
 blue eyes:
 Papa, what would you take for me?" And I answered. "A dollar, dear little
 heart"
 And she slept. baby, weary with play, But I held her warm in my love-strong
 arms
 And I rocked her, and rocked away, Oh. the dollar meant all the world to me, The land. the sea and the sky. The lowest depth of the lowest place, The highest of all that's high All the cities with streets and palaces, With their people and store of art. would not take for one low, soft throb Of my little ones loving heart; Nor all the gold that was ever fourd In the busy wealth-fnding past, Would I take for one smile of my darl-
 ing's face
 Did I know it must be the last. So I rocked my baby and rocked away, And I felt such a sweet content, For the words of the song expressed more
 to me
 Than they ever before had meant, And the night crept on. and I slept and
 dreamed
 Of things far too gladsome to be, And I walked with lips saying close to
 my ear,
 Papa. what would you take for mel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Quest of ihe Pole

Each recurring summer brings on the customary effort to reach the North Pole. Peary is getting ready to sail towards 1t in the Roosevelt. a steamer staunch and tried and true. Fiala is going in another boat, backed by two capitalists. He had no little experience in the frozen north in the Baldwin-Zeigler expedition. Besides these old time searchers, Walter We'll man proposes to go there in a balloon. He undoubtedly has secured a strong airship, but even strong airships be- come manageable, and MT. We'll mans dash for the pole has more un- certainties in it than MT. Peary's or MT. Fialas push towards the common goal
 All three of these explorers go un- usually well-equipped. MT. Wellman will have every advantage that money can procure, and possibly as much should be said for MT. Peary and MT. Fiala.
 After all, nothing is to be gained by the discovery of the pole. It's neighbor- hood is known, and actual survey of it will make the world no wissr or bat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
THE OLD SOUTH.
he Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 One of those who had an opportunity to study life in the old south and the new Is Brig. Gen. A. A. Harbach, U. s. A., now retired. and living in Rochester, N. Y. The general at the age of 25, was a captain, and served at Baton Rouge, La, under General Sheridan in 1866. Forty years later he visited Jackson Barracks, the post just outside the city of New Or leans.
 New Orleans and Louisiana are not what they used to be-" he lamented last night. 'In the good old days there was no sweeter or more enjoyable life In the United States. There was a charm about it that has gone never to return, I feel. Perhaps my feeling was partly due to the fact that was young and impression able. I had just been made a captain, and, though Union officers were at that time ostraclzed to a considerable extent in the center of the defunct Confectionery. I had better time than have ever had in my life since. The darkies were still as they were in the ante-bellum period, and their songs and quaint ways material ly added to the enjoyment of life. When we got leave we boarded a boat and floated down to New Orleans, where the Creole element was as 1t used to be. Sem timent and the enjoyment of life were uppermost, despite the losses of life and pride In the secession. Each man counted for much and was graciously received.
 But in these last few years commer- cialism has stamped out to a considerable extent the old life. Perhaps it is best for New Orleans and Louisiana that this is so, for the people are most prosperous. But, after all, the sweet spirit of people counts for more than dollars and cents. I, for one, regret that the south is different. The younger men of the south do not realize it, but we who lived in and en- joyed that old life forty years ago cannot liif recret if n
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ter. It will, however, render the man who actually does 1t in demand at Chautauouas. His books will be among the best sellers, and he will be fairly overwhelmed with orders for magazine articles. In August per haps we will know whether any one of the three jockeys who are entered for this years race will complete 1t against cold, suffering, hunger and even death. Possibly all three will succeed, and if all three would agree on a common schedule all might ar rive simultaneously, and sit down to- gether to feast of walrus and dog meat that would be without rival in the history of entertainments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Actors Fund Fair.

"The Actors Fund fair will be held at the Metropolitan opera house in New York City from May 6 to Il, inclusive,p said a theatrical man yesterday Tt Is reeog- nized as one of the worlds greatest char ities and an International occasion, as neither country nor creed is considered In giving help to needy members of the profession.
 Many novelties have been prepared for the fair by celebrities in stageland. A boosters booth will be presided over by the Countess Elsie de Tourney. General Manager Milton Robilee is preparing q programme of all the big features and Col. E. D. Price, the publicity expert Is working hard to interest the dramatic edi- tors of the country in this worthy move ment.
 From present indications, the coming fair will be one of the most successful ever held.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Pennant Day at West End

Tuesday of this week will be Pen high on that day, especially if the days achievement on the diamond be Fully up to the standard of 1906 Wind and weather and mud permitting the Cracker City team is coming here fully confident that 1t can take any exaggerated ego out of the home team that 1t may have accumulated In the contemplation of the pennant that Is to he given to the breezes on Tuesday.
 Fortunately the opening day of the Season is a Tuesday, and Tuesday Is the day that the good women of Bir- mingham select to witness athletic feats under the slag pile. They will be there on Tuesday, and so will their brothers, cousins and uncles, and the day will be holiday for all sorts and conditions of our people.
 True Atlanta may succeed in win ming game under the new pennant. There is nothing certain in baseball. When teams are well matched oppor- tunity and happy combinations win, and no one can say where ball from D. bat will fall, or how quick and un- erring a throw will be, or what gray matter will dictate in an emergency. All that Birmingham asks of it's team is that it will play up to it's limitations, and if Atlanta can do better no one can grumble with reason.
 Rarely has there been promise of better sport under a pennant freshly thrown to the winds-neyer in Jones Valley-and this is why Tuesday is to be Red Letter day in the annals of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Confederate Reunion.

"The annual reunion of the Confeder- ate Veterans, to be held in Richmond in June, will be of unusual interest, and the attendance will be very large" said Adtt. J. L. Darby of Camp Hardee. In deed. the largest crowd assembled in many years will be on hand. There are two great drawing features. First, the splendid monument erected to the memory of Jefferson Davis will be unveiled. Sec ond, the Jamestown exposition at Norfolk. The same cheap ticket VIII enable the veterans to take in both Richmond and Norfolk
 Camp Hardee has about 200 members, and majority of them will attend the re- union. I understand that Jasper, which has very strong camp, will send nearly 200 vets to Richmond, and from the va rious camps in Alabama an immense army will move on to the Old Dominion.
 Tt seems to be understood that Bir- mingham will get the 1908 reunion.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
HIS SIZE.
From the Chicag,

From the Chicago Record-Herald
 A Chicago young woman was commits stoned by her father the other day to buy some neckties. She thought she knew ex- actly what he wanted. She was sure she knew what she wanted him to have, and in any event she didn't need the assistance of the clerk. But the clerk had a great deal of advice to give and he gave it in a fippant, aggressive manner which was most obnoxious to the young woman. FL nally he brought out a line of gorgeous Ascots.
 .vrhere," he said, with an imperinently knowing smile, I'm sure nell Ike one oi those. All the young men like them
 The girl glanced at them indinerentls and then at the young man as II she saw him for the first time. "Oh, he's not as young as you are.' she said. Hes a full grown man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
WHISKY AND ITS ORIGIN.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
 The word whisky is of Irish origin. 1n- deed, the Irish claim that whisky itself is of Irish origin, and moreover, that the Irish taught the Scotch people how to make whisky As for the name, it springs from the Irish word uisgue, which means water. The distilled spirit was called by the Irish in ancient times uisgue betha, or life-givng water.
 Distillation is process said to have been known to the Arabians in remote ages but the first author to speak of 1t explicity-and he speaks of it also as a recent discovery-was a chemist who lived in the thirteenth century. Aronaldus de Villa Nova Nova deemed distillation to be the universal panacea which all ages had sought for in vain
 The cry of modern degeneration was raised even in those far-off days, and a pupil of Nova one Raymond Lully, of Ma jorca, acclaimed distilled waters as di- vine emanation, declared that it was des- tined to revive the energies of modern decrepitude" This aqua vitae, indeed, denoted the consummation of all things in the brain of Lully it heralded even the end of the world
 It is a legend of St. Patrick that he was the first who instructed the Irish in the are of distillation. Certain modern his- torians, however, hotly contest this set ting forth the evidence of authentic sour ces of information that St. Patrick was an exceedingly strict promoter of temperance The argument is scarcely strong, for there
 
 the two ideas Besides distilled spirit whether brandy or whisky as we know it today, was use in early ages for medicinal nurnoses and not as a beverage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Fare Bills in Many States

Two-cent fare bills are pending in Georgia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. Ohio adopted the two cent rate a year ago, and 1t Is in full operation in that state. In Pennsyl- vania a two-cent rate bill has passed both houses, and is in the hands of the governor. The states that have adopted two and one-half-cent rate are Alabama, South Carolina, South akota. Texas and Wisconsin. It will thus be seen that the movement is widespread, and it promises to be- come general.
 4 great many railroad regulation bills are pending before every legisla- ture BOW in session, but the most pop ular measures seem to be those relat- jnC to reductions in railroad fares. The tendency seems to be to make 21a cents a maximum rate. Reciprocal demurrage bills are also popular Ala baHa stands alone in the matter of prohibiting the issuance of intrastate passes. The Alabama bill is drastic and sweeping, and it promises to stand alone in that respect, except, of course, the federal bill Among the states no parallel measure can be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Last Lecture,

"The last lecture in the Lyceum course will be delivered by Arthur Bestar of the Chicago university. April 22," said Dr. J.. H. Phillips. Tt promises to be one of the finest attractions of the season. Dr. Bes- tars theme will be, The United States As a World Power
 "The High school auditorium, where the lectures are heard, has proved most popular place of entertainment. So suc- cessful has the Lyceum enterprise turned out that a larger number of high class entertainers will be booked for next sea son."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
HIS OWN IDEA.
mn April Lippincott's.

From April Lippincott's.
 Little Ted Brown was strenuous lad. and had formed the not unusual habit of kicking and humping his playmates.
 One day his mother found him not only kicking and pounding one of his friends but even splitting on him.
 She was dumbfounded at this, and, talk ing Ted into the house, said to him: "Ted, I don't know what to make of you; l think the devil has got into your head and taught you this kicking and striking and splitting"
 Ted, getting more indignant every sec- ond, looked up at his mother and said:
 well, the devil may have taught mo the kicking and striking, but this here splitting is my own fdeal!"-Aldis B. Squire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
NOTING.

 The man who mopes is handicapped n all that he would do, In daily life his chances of Success are very few. Dame Fortune won't be kind to him, Because she hates to see fellow who's forever sad And deep in misery. doleful look will never draw Good friends to help him out And slap him on the back and put His gloominess to rout The frown he wears will make 1t dark Upon the brightest day And trouble coming to his house, Will never go away. The man who mopes will find it hard To get along in life, He'll stand but little chance to keep A foothold in the strife. Great obstacles will strew his path And halt him as he goes, Anu he'll be found victim of Each adverse wind that blows Hell always be too late to get The prizes others win, If worldly honors, or the stuff We lightly dub "the tin" Alackaday, whats left for those Who can no longer hope? Not much worth having so forbear When you're inclined to nope. Physicians say that the deed of mur. derer was caused by "excessive affection for his children, which caused spontane- ous mental combustion and eventual brain storm" Just shows how smart we are getting to be.
 A New Jersey woman has been raisina money for her church by shaving her husband three times a week at fifteen cents shave. Seems to us that the hus- band deserves all the applause.
 IT'S COMING. Twill soon be watermelon time. That much is plain to see. The colored brother wears a look Of glad expectancy. In dreams he tastes the good red meat That fills his roomy mouth, For watermelon's half the joy Of living,
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 down
 southi
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

Hartman has bought $660,000 lot on Fifth avenue, on which he proposes to build a $2,OO0,0OO house. He does not, it is plain, propose to cough up in that Alton affair immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
THEIR FIRST AUTOMOBILE.

The first automobile that ever ran over Jasper soil passed through here this morning. A couple of tourists stopped at the Jasper Inn for an early breakfast and departed at once for Memphis The machine was quite novelty to many people of Jasper and of course was , the center of attraction while here.- Walker County News.
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come here to grind individual axes. They come in the interest of a vast number of Alabama children, and surely the good people of this city will care for them while they are here.
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Deceltfulness of the Mule.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 Asked about the average age of the Georgia mule. Brother Dickey said: NO man kin tell En de mule is too stubborn ~- A>n>i.sui t>- h~ nanAid uid youl'
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Bathhouse John and Hinky Dink escaped from the wreck and are still numbered among Chicago's states men.
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The brewers strike has been ended in St. Louis, and it was lucky that the trouble was settled before summer ar rived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

TAiiiiis.oh i1ot blast: 'What has Bryan done?' queries the Boston Herald. We'll some say the democratic party.
 Franklin Times: The President has trou- ble in getting men to stick to the job on the Panama-even the politicians resign.
 Eufaula Times: It seems that the cor rect definition of an alienist Is a gentle man who is paid a large salary for dis agreeing with the district attorney.
 Livingston Southern Home: William J. Bryan says he expects to live through five more presidential campaigns This makes it easy for the party to decide on candl- date for the next five times.
 Montgomery Advertiser: They are going circuses and other shows exhibit every thing they advertise That means that many shows will go around Texas.
 West Alabama Breeze Fighting the railroads may be an easy way into office but 1t is not so sure to help the business of the country, not so likely to put clothes on the babies nor dollars in the pockets of the common people.
 Roanoke Leader The efforts of the off cers of the law in Birmingham to rid the city of the vagrants has resulted in running out most of the gamblers, who lived on this class of humanity. A good riddance to any community.
 Marshall Banenr: Owing to the small number of hunters license issued up to the present, the state game warden is beginning to wonder where that salary is coming from. Of course the salary is the main item, and unless it is forthcoming all interest will be lost in the job. The law is too drastic, but Is fully in keep ing with all other laws passed by the legislature.
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A St. Louis woman who hungered for love eight years, now wants di- vorce. Love is pretty cheap and there is no reason why she shouldn't have her share.
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Mir Abe Ruef, the indicted grafter, has a poor opinion of elisors, and a high one of machine sheriffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

Damascus, the oldest city in the world, is being equipped with electric lights and trolley cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

School teachers who petitioned for more pay in verse took certain way to prejudice the public against their case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

The shoemakers are swamped with orders fir tan shoes. The copper color in ladies dresses did 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

F. H. Hartman cannot follow the "son" practice of Jim Hill, for the former has daughters only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

The weather bureau declares that this month furnished the coldest April ? mentioned in it's records of thirty three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

Ex-Governor Garvin of Rhode Island literally led his bride to the altar. She has been blind many years.
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Roosevelt is fortunate in the ene- mics he has made-Harriman, Hill, Platt, Depew, Odell, Foraker and Aid rich
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After all, the largest lemon in the Chicago mayoralty campaign fell to William Randolph Hearst.
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If whiskers are taxed out of exist ence in New Jersey there will be nothing left for the wind to blow through.
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The republican campaign funds are simply over-capitalized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

When Galusha A. Grow began his congressional service he was the youngest member, and when he fin ished he was the oldest member.
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Hartman is also standpatter, so far as the Sydney Webster letter is concerned.
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The Wall street flurries did not even lessen the number of automobiles.
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And MT Hearst is not in position in Chicago to demand a recount. This is very sad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

George B. Cortelyou has not word to say about that campaign fund which he collected in Wall street.
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When Harry Thaw returns acquitted to Pittsburg that city will have twen- ty-nine truly good men.
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Hartman wrote one letter too many and his stenographer kept altogether too many notes.