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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
TRADE WITH THE ORIENT.

Nevertheless, the exports TO CHINA ana Japan
for 1906 will show a material increase over l9o4,
and the experts are disposed TO attribute the de-
crease from last years figures rather to an ah-
normal Importation in 1905 than to any radical
dfmunition of the trade with the Orient. 1t IS
pointed out that the hostlties in Japan and
Northern China practically closed these markets
to American products, especially cotton goods
for O. time and that Immediately following the
cessation Of hostilities the importation was alb
normally large so large that in the light OF this
wars trade the conclusion is reached that the
Chinese and Japanese importers became tempo
rarily overstocked. Meanwhile, the figures for
1903 were swelled TO a point which could not, in
the natural order, be reached in the following
year II is Of course, possible that the boycott
had something to do with lowering the imports
of American products, and for time the Man
churian market has been practically closed but
II is now being reopened. and there is every rea-
son to expect that 1907 will witness a return Of
the natural trade and a gratifying increase over
the figures of this year.
The trade with North America has been en-
tirely satisfactory. The imports show slight
increase over the previous year, but less than
81 900 600. The exports have increased by over
S40OOO000 Imports from South America have
decreased by about S6000O0G. and exports to
that division show an increase OF approximately
81 100000. From Oceanca the imports have
decreased about SO, 100000, with correspond
ing Increase Of exports thereto The trade with
Africa shows an increase Of exports amounting
TO approximately 81 $4,000. and the imports
therefrom q decrease of about 81 600 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM.

The commerce of the United States with the
United Kingdom shows the usual gratifying in
crease. In the first ten months Of this year the
exports thereto increased $57,000000 and the
imports therefrom were augmented by $50 0O0.
600 q notably satisfactory feature Of the trade
being the preservation Of the large balance OF
trade in favor OF this country. The exact figures
for the ten months trade with the United King
dom were, exports S460 100 300 and the imports
S1S7, 405,304. The total exports to Europe for
the ten months amounted to S910,6l5. OJ6 and
the imports therefrom to $561 997. 023
Commerce with Germany showed an Increase
Of nearly S230OO,OOO exports and 1900 900
imports. To France the exports show an in
crease OF S13O0OO00 and the imports an increase
OF 1JOO0Ot1 From the Netherlands the i'm
ports increased by $60OO0O0 and the exports
thereto increased $4,000 900 The large fig
ures for the Netherlands ara due, it will be
remembered to the fact that that country acts
largely importing and exporting agent for
many of the smaller interior nations, which avail
themselves of the magnificent waterfront of the
Netherlands, both 10 market their produce and
to import their necessities. A notable increas e
in the exports with Canada is recorded amount
ing to $4,000 600 while the imports therefrom
increased by $7000900
Cuban trade has fallen off. The imports show
a decrease Of nearly $4,000 due almost en-
tirely TO the decrease in the price OF sugar OF
which there was measured by quantity an even
greater amount imported than in the previous
year The exports to Cuba, however show an
increase Of 100000 The Philippines sent less
sugar and hemp to this country this year than
in previous years, and the result is a decrea Sc
in imports of over 81 900 600 while the exports
TO the archipelago increased by about 81 600 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
STEADY PROGRESS OF NATION.
TOTAL COMMERCE FOR THE YEAR WILL EXCEED So
OO0OOOO0O FOR FIRST TINE.
United States Retains Balance oTaErprts EUceed Imports
By 5000 OO0O00-Causes of Prosperity

the administration of Secretary Wilson has been
doing. The doctrine which Mr.. Wilson pro-
claimed when, ten years ago, he assumed the
portfolio Of agriCutuTe-the conversion of the
raw materials of the farm into higher priced
foods; of corn into hogs and beef; of hay and
fodder into dairy products, etc. and the con-
sumption Of the greatest possible amoInt of
American agricultural products by American
WorNingmen employed in turning out the high
est priced manufactured goods for exports
has been put into practice, and the results stand
out with telling force in the statistics of the
foreign commerce and of the unfailing prosperity
which the country continues tn enjoy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
FARM PRODUCTS SENT ABROAD.

Some conception OF the part which the agri-
cultural products have played IN the prosperity
Of the country may be formed from tho fact
that in the fiscal year which ended in 1903 the
products Of the farm exported amounted to the
enormous total OF S976 900 600 estimated to be
a sufficient to build first class railroad
half way around the earth This IS the largest
amount OF products OF this class exported
by this or amy other country in single year.
ana when compared with the total OF 1901
shows an increase OF S21.OOOOND. attained in
five years For the fiscal year of 1905 the bal
ance Of trade in agricultural products In favor
Of this country amounted to $433, 100000. This
new foreign credit, which equaed that OF n
rich nation, mostly transferred to largo
borrowers in this country for the purpose Of en-
largiug their capital While the farmer placed
to the national credit in other countries $685.
100000 IN the fiscal year OF 1906 all other pro-
ducers secured balance in favor OF this coun-
try OF only SS5,OO0o0o Taking the figures for
seventeen years, II Is shown that the farmer has
secured a balance OF trade agEregating S6O6S-
100000, while in the same period all other pro-
ducers have secured an aggregate foreign credit
Of only $3.50 100000
Nor has the farmer exported all his substance.
by any means. for Secretary Wilson, as the re-
suit Of careful compilation and estimates, de-
Cares that. taking real estate. domestic ami
chnery into consideration. the property of the
farmers in this country has increased in value
by 40 per cent since the last census, and is now
worth approximately S2S.OOOOO0000
The Postoflice Department. always a delicate
barometer Of tho prosperity of the country
bears evidence Of the enormous business trans
acted. Tho receipts for the transportation of
mail in the fiscal year, 1906 amounted to an
proXimately S165 600 900, an increase OF nearly
SlJ,OOOO0D OYER the previous year The re-
CENTS from mOueV order business Amounted IN
upward Of 100000 as against sometbIne
over S25OOGOO in the previous year making
a total Increase Of postal revenue amounting
deficit Of tho postal service was decreased by
nearly 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
CAUSE OF PROSPERITY.

Analysis OF the exports of the nation for the
year which just ended Immediately reveals fhe
source OF that extraordinary prosperity which
the country IS enjoying. The country is making
tremendous strides in its exports Of lnanufact
ured articles. Is consuming larger and larger
portions Of its agricultural products and even
the farmers are manufacturing their own "a "
materials and steadily exporting greater ouan-
titles o1 meat and dairy products ana compara-
NNely less or the breadstuffs, wheat corn etc
Ihe development Of the agricultural portion ~
me nation exports constitutes "a remarfa HE
Ifloute TO the wisdom which created a national
department or Agriculture and to the effective
ness or the work which that Department under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
Russia Blocks Railway Plans.

New York, September 27.-J. Hamilton Lewis of Chicago, who went to Russia to investigate a project to tunnel the Behring Strait, and build a railroad con- meeting Siberia with Alaska, reports that he found that the Russian government has not granted a concession for the Siberian end of the tunnel. He said that the Russian government would not make such a concession and that it is regarded by the Russians as undesirable for mili- tary reasons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
HOLIDAY FOR THE
 CHILDREN AT FAIR
COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL CLOSE OCTOBER ii AND SPECIAL AT FRACTIONS WILL BE ON HAND FOR THE YOUNGSTERS.

The school house door will be locked Friday, October II, for every boy and girl in the Birmingham district will be at the Alabama state fair. There wont be any use of having the toothaehe, either, for the Jefferson county board of edu- cation has officially put it's seal on the holiday, and the Birmingham board of education has signified It's intention of following suit in a few days. As far as known the student body has not filed a protest and it is unofficially stated that a majority of the boys and girls en- dorse the action of the board.
 The occasion will be known as school day" and special features will be had for the enlightenment and entertainment of the youngsters. Principal of these will be the relay race between four teams of boys, each team representing one of the Birmingham public schools. big bunch is getting in training these days before breakfast and many a household is surprised because Willie doesn't have to be awakened twice Therell be all sorts of things to see and parents who refuse the pleadings of young America must be cruel indeed.
 The following resolution, introduced by Professor J. M. Davidson. was unani mously adopted by the Jefferson county board of education:
 Whereas. the Alabama state fair as- sociation having designated October II, 1907, school day, and believing that 1t will be of educational value for the chill dren of this county to attend said fair; therefore,
 Resolved. That the county board of education of Jefferson county hereby au- thorize the teachers of the public schools of the county to dismiss their classes on Friday october II. 1907 and urge their pupils and patrons to attend the fair on that day. That the county superintendent be authorized to pay teachers as though they had taught
 J. M. DAVIDSON. R. G. HEWITT, R. F. CRUMP, !. W. MINOR, l. W. M'ADORY.
 Board of Education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
FLOODS IN SPAIN.
Valleys Are Inundated and Hundre d
 or More Drowned.


 Malaga, Spain, September 27--A renewal of the rain today is causing fresh inunda- tions and suspension of the rescue work The picturesque valleys of a few days ago are covered with water and desolation reigns. General Del Rio has arrived here on behalf of King Alfonso to assist the homeless The bodies of about one hun dred drowned persons have been recov- cred here and in the immediate vicinity of Malaga.
 Madrid, September 27.-The government today announced that the wine crop ia the valley of Andalusia has been ruined by the floods. The official figures place the number of flood victims there at seventy-two drowned and sixty-eight in- jured.
 Granada, Spain, September 27.-The lower quarters of this city are flooded. The water Is five feet deep in the streets and there has been much destruction of property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
A Debt of Gratitude.

Utica. x. Y, September 21-The will of Prof. Ora Root. veteran instructor in mathematics at Hamilton college. and brother of Secretary of State Elihu Root. has been filed for probate. It contains beauests of personal articles to the testa- tor children. such as a Knight Templar sword, pipes, pictures, etc. The last pro- vision in the will says:
 ''I here express my regret that l can find nothing to leave whereby l can sig nifty my constant. deep, loving gratitude to my brother Elihu. for his unremitting hystherly kindness, for which l am sure ~d will bless him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28

Read Aladdin of London, by Max Pemberton, now appear ing in the Sunday ge-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
Fatal Explosion

Stitt was fatally, and Mrs. Herbert Rhode seriously, burned. in an explosion of gasoline in the dry cleaning department of the EureaF Laundry and Domestic Rug company her soday. Fifty girls were at work at the line of the explosion. A panic ensued and many of the girls were slightly injured. The three-story build ing was completely destroyed by the fire which followed the explosion. The loss is $50 0Oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
NOTICE.
Birmingham Kindergarten Training
 School.

The Birmingham Kindergarten Training school will open Monday morning. Sep tember 50. Applicants for admission are requested to meet the principal, Miss Agnes Wilson. at the Hllman hotel Satur- day morning between the hours of 10 and F. committee from the board of di- rectors of the Free Kindergarten assoela- ton will also be present to give any de- sired information concerning the work of the free kindergartens.
 MRS. J. H. PHILLIPS. President Free Kindergarten Association.
 Q-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
Special Sale of ViOlinS

This week, all sizes, all prices.
 Ask to see them. Williams Music House, 2007 Second ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
Cartoonist Dead.

Milwauke. September 27.-John Gressin- ger, aged i6 years. formerly a cartoonlst on the Toledo Blade, Boston Globe, At lanta Constitution and other papers, died today at Kenosha after long illness, due to paress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
MusetOrium

SIS 18th St. Childrens day today, special pie ture,. also a bag of candy" free with every ticket. "The smallest child &C., robat in the world.'
Evening journal., 1907-05-09
GIRL BOSSES $50
RAILROADERS
Accomplished and Charming,
Miss Blake Has Charge
of Camp

ALTON. ILL.,, May 9-AIiss Stella Blake
twenty-four years old, a beautiful and
accomplished young woman of Alton
possessed Of considerable ability, as an
artist, a graceful dancer and charming
entertainer. is directing the work of $50
men in constructing a branch Of the In
terstate Railroad at Appalacha, Va, in
manner that would do credit to a sea-
soned railroad builder according to her
brother-in-law, a. J. Grommett, who
has arrived in Alton.
Mr. Grommett is a railroad construc-
ton contractor. For three years Miss
Blake has been his secretary and assist
ant. She has travelled throughout the
Southwest with him. has more than once
been the only woman in railroad camp,
but never before has she attempted. with
out the aid Of MI Grommett, to shoulder
the responsibility of railroad construction
in the wild Cumberland Mountains at the
kentucky line.
Mr. Grommett was forced to come TO
his home in Alton on urgent business. He
left his sister-in-law in charge Of the
construction camp. and he says when he
left she was ordering the foremen about
as if she had been at the helm all her life
Evening journal., 1907-05-09
Thursday, May 9, 1907.
MIR. TAFT MAY VISIT US.

T JUDGING from the activity displayed by
members of the Board of Trade the year
Of the new administration promises TO be as lively
and interesting for those concerned in the wei
fare of the city. as have been the previous sev-
eral years.
A monster meeting in June is proposed to be
held in the open air and if the plans OF the mem
bers do not 90 amiss Secretary of War William
II Taft will be the speaker. The announcement
of this intention is of more than passing inter
est. Secretary Taft is one Of the big men OF the
country mentally as well as physically, and his
visit TO Delaware would be thoroughly appreci-
ated by the citizens of Wilmington and the State
If Mr.. Taft cdild be induced to visit Whining
ton, and we see no reason why he should not be-
IA would mean notable day for Delaware Not
only would the Board of Trade be benefited, but
Delawareans in general would have an opportu-
nity to see and meet 4 man who has beenlargely
in the public eve for the last few years and who
from present indications, is the most likely nomi-
nee Of great political party for President
Vice-Presdent Fairbanks, who is also can
didate for the Presidential nomination, visited
Delaware during the last campaign and created
a favorable impression. We feel sure that Mr..
Fairbanks enjoyed his trip here and that Della
wareans were delighted with his presence Mr.
Taft and his managers should not overlook Bear
ware. We may be small but we are usually heard
from at the right time The Board of Trade is to
be congratulated upon the happy thought OF en-
deavoring to secure the presence in this neigh
borhood of one Of the country's most distin-
guished men,
Evening journal., 1907-05-09
CONTRIBUTIONS OF PARTIES.

DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, it is said, is con-
4 sidering the advisability OF asking Congress
to adopt a law by which a national appropriation
shall be made to pay the expenses of political
parties during campaign The idea seems odd
at first, but there is considerable merit in it.
There is much dissatisfaction because Of the pres
ent method Of raising money
Candidates for office and those who enjoy
place, because of their partisanship, are called
upon to supply most OF the funds needed and
other contributions are secured from wealthy
men, most of whom expect something in return
or have some personal interest in the result of
the balloting
The expenses OF campaigning are so heavy that
il is practically impossible for a man of very linn
tied resources to aspire TO political position.
Even in a nomination for Congress, in most cases
the wealth Of the prospective nominee and his
ability to swell the campaign funds of his party
are considered This is one of the reasons why
our national Congress contains SO few represent
atves of the wage earning class, although in Eu-
ropean pariaments this element of citizenship al
ways has a very large representation in the ma
tiona law-making bodies
Doubtless the corporations and the very rich
men who have been carrying the burdens of po-
litical campaigns would not object to plan that
would relieve them of such responsibilities The
idea OF government contributions or appropria-
tions is new that will not. because of its
novelty, make much headway at first but it is a
notion that is we'll worth considering. Reform
in the matter of contributions for campaign pur-
poses is imperatively needed. Rich men, be-
cause OF their wealth, should not be looked upon
as mere sources of money to be tapped on all oc-
casions by political managers and workers.
Evening journal., 1907-05-09
NOVEL REUNION

one of the special features Of the
jamestown Exposition has been arranged
by the Thomas jefferson Memorial Asso-
citation Of the United States. This is a
grand reunion of descendants of the
signers of the Declaration of Independ
ence to take place on July 4 Details for
this reunion are being rapidly perfected
and the programme prepared jointly by
the association and the Exposition com.
pany. is TO be very elaborate.
1t is planned to have the Declaration
of independence read by a lineal de-
scendant OF Thomas jefferson. Several
distinguished men are to deliver adj
dresses. and a chorus of five hundred
voices Will be organized especially TO
render the music for the occasion. 1t is
expected the army and the navy will
take part in the exercises.
The Jefferson Association. headquarters
of which are I'm Washington. ID. c.. is
making efforts 10 get track Of every de.
scendant Of every signer Of the Declara
tion. John s. Rossen will seek informa-
tlon for the Association IN Delaware
Grover Cleveland, the governors Of many
States and a large number Of other prom
inent persons have given the reunion
project their hearty Endorsement. ana Is
promoters believe II will make next inde
pendence Day the most attractive and
important day Of the Exposition.
Evening journal., 1907-05-09
ENeLANp,s aHoME RULE

TRUE TO their pledges, the Liberals, who
i control the British parliament have pre-
scented to parliament a sort of Irish home rule
bill 1t is a modest measure, but it may be the
best that can be offered at this time. 1t will not
prove pleasing to the Irish, except as a hope
that better things may follow
The measure provides for the establishment
OF national council in Dublin to which will be
handed over all matters relating purely to Ire
land. The two bills that Mr.. Gladstone years ago
endeavored to have enacted into laws, provided
for much larger degree OF self-government in
Ireland
1t is not likely that the measure offered by the
Liberals will become law IT will probably meet
the same fate that overwhelmed the Education
Bill-bured in the House of Lords
Some day ireland will secure what she now
Justly demands from the hands of the British
eovernment-if not freedom, the same measure
of freedom that is enjoyed by English colonies
England gives her colonies the largest liberty
consistent with Imperialism, practical self-gov-
ernment as that, for instance, which Canada en-
Joys But when Ireland demands similar treat
ment the British, governmentally speaking, ruffe
like disturbed setting hen. That is the illogical
attitude OF England in dealing with the never-to-
be-downed Irish question.
Evening journal., 1907-05-09
Jests and JingIes

Governess Gin Smart Set family)-why, how loving
your children are! Such affection between brother and
sister delightful to
clve-yesm. We're playin grown-ups I'm the hus-
band an Barbara she's the maid-Puck
Don't you think" suggested the old friend of the
family that you woud do well to keep watch
song"
Impossible" replied young Gaiey's father; 1T
wouldn't be long before he'd exchange it for pawn
tcket"-Philadelphia Press.
Kniclser-smth's wife wouldn't him his revolt
yer on the burglar.
Bocker-No she said she never could tie the pink bow
on it so prettily agan.-N. Y. sun.
Knieker-what good would it do if found the North
Poleq
Boc,er-we could hold an exposition there 100 years
tSnieker-so they separated for incompatbny?
Bocker-Yes, talked baseball ana she talked bridge
N. Y. SUM-
mystical trinity. 'tis true,
which, maybe has occurred to you,
In tautologica relation,
Fish, femnines and fascination
N. Y sun.
John why are you raising that window? Don't you
know win be unable to speak above whisper by
morning."
~Yesm"-Houston Post.
you reckon these faut-hnding brethren go to
heaven2"
"some of em will have The other place is too full
of em."-Atlanta Constitution.
'AIy girl you cultivate meeker spirit Don't
wish 10 go heaven?"
eyes, but I don't want no angel starin at through
no lorgnette Louisville Courier-JournaL
sutor-I have come to ask FOR your daughters hand
in marriage.
NJ sfotorman-so2 Wen, SIR. can you support her in
the style cars which she is socusomed'-Brookyu
Lls=.
Evening journal., 1907-05-09

of a road Viii best answer the desired purpose.
We do nos imagine there vii be serious objection
the part of the taxpayers OF the middle coun'y,
to this determination OF the Levy Court Commis-
sioners 10 experiment in the road bull ling- The
good roads movement is under way in New Cas-
tie county and no one would wish it to halt The
same will doubtless prove trae in Kent In the
end good roads are economical They really pay
for themselves if they are properly constructed
and if there is no extravaganza or grating con
nected with their building
The important point in Kent is to sec shat
the money secured by additional taxes for road
Improvement is judiciously employed.