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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-29
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
u. HanOtaur's Latest TOlHmc on Its
EUOlutiOn.


taux Translated from the French. With por-
traits In four volumes Vol III SVo. PIP X
634 c. p Putnam'S Sons.
To the student Of political history NJ Haho-
taux's work on the development of France since
the disaster of 1870 makes an UnCommonly per
suasive appeal Based upon experience as well
as upon painstaking research. it is really poIg-
nant document one of those narratives in which
high emotion energizes the statement of fact
This author is keenly alive to the human in
terest Of his subject Commanding lucid style,
which frequently spark1cs into epigram. he never
fails to bring out that element of drama which
seems to be inscparable from the movement or
French politics Books that appear in install
ments, printed at considerable intervals. some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-29

The preface as literary form has its virtues,
but it can be overdone. As is remarked in
the London 'Times" by Mr.. A. i. Walkley
'Snce Mr.. Shaw set the fashion, every new
dramatist has his little preface, just as every
babe in Utopia, Limited had it's little pros
pcctuS." The fact is noted apropOs of Mr.. St
John Hankn a young writer for the stage,
who has made a book out of three of his plays
and in the preface peevishy complains of the
dramatic critics As those gentlemen have
done Il good deal for Mr.. Hankin his gibeS
seem particularly absurd, but this is not mat
ter of any consequence. What does matter is
the degradation of the preface a form to
the level of Il mere tin trumpet of defiance.
The writing of n good preface is an art by
itself. All sorts of jokes have been made about
it. Perhaps the oldest and most persistent of
these SquibS is the one asserting that author
writes preface merely to tell his reviewers
what they to say about his book. But
there are examples nlumerable to show that
a preface can be made the vehicle for ideas not
so effectively presentable in any other way,
that it can be made instrument of ncbc
argument tribute of exquisite courtesy. or
q monument 70 fine emotion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-29
GDe Neln'2lotk gribnals
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1907.

Quarrcls over ideas of tcrminology are drcary
things and generally futile into the bargain.
Nevertheless. We wish that the enthusiasts who
write about photography would be little more
careful in their use of the language. We have
recently received two books the subject,
Art and the Camera" The Macmillan Com
panyl, by Antony Guest and Art Principles in
Portrait Photography" (the Baker & Taylor
Tompanyl by otto w. Beck Both good
books. from which sure the amateur pho
herapher will derive benefit Mr.. Beck's prac-
heal suggestions are very interesting. Many of
The pictures in Mr.. Guests book are charming.
But listen TO Mr.. Guest:
When phOtOGra ply is solely the work of the
iln and the camera. finished off by the opera
ton of certain chemical laws, il can by no pos
sihility be an art. But when the indi-
viduuI is in control OF the operations through
out insisting upon the attainment of his ideals.
and preventing any appearances that he does
not want, then. he the medium what it may, 1t
holds the possibility Of producing work of art
II give effect to the imagination Of an
artist. Fortunately. photography is in 4 great
measure endowed with this faculty.
This sort Of thing, doubt, seems plausible
but il leaves untouched the fact that art is art
and photography photography. We may be
told that preUdced OF course we are
prcjutiiccd. We have much admiration for the
clever photographer. We are willing to believe
that he obtain as Mr.. Beck says, beauty
through spot arrangement" But for art we
shall continue to look to the artist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-29


Shall continue to look to the artist.
4 rather amusing controversy has been go
Ing forward in the correspondence columns OF
The Academy" 1t has ragged around the ques-
ton as 10 whether painters critics make the
best judges OF painting. Some Of the contribu-
tors to this symposium. notably Mr.. Robert
other day. have tackled the subject not only
with Sagacity but with humor. Others have
been conSpcuOuSly lacking in the latter quality.
Nothing could be funnier than the solemn way
in which the debIters have made their little
points" The fact is, of course. that the crit
zeal faculty is a gift, like any other. 1t is in
n mans blood OF il is not A knowledge of
technical processes is an essential part of the
art critics equipment, but il would do him no
pair 4 painter will sometimes have this
fdr, but he often is innocent of it as the
ycricSt philisine The fact that he is a painter
does not automatically make him n critic. In
these matters the resources Of the individual
are everything. Most artists will go on until
the end of The chapter maintaining that they
alone are competent TO eXpound their mystery.
and there viii always be valiant defenders of
the other side OF the question but he who
would draw hard and fast lines on the subject
only darkenS counsel Wise and foolish things
will continue to get themselves said by both
painters and critics. The only profitable dis
tinction TO be drawn is that between the wheat
and the chan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
FLORISTS PLANNING
 SEMI-ANNUAL SHOW
NEW ORGANIZATION WILL HOLD MONTHLY MEETlNGS-GROW FRS WILL EXCHANGE IDEAS ABOUT FLORAL CULTURE.

The Birmingham Florist and Hortl- which has been launched in Birming- ham with public spirited aim. and a membership already numbering S2.
 Hugh Seals well known and popu- lar florist is president: D. D. McVay is vice president; Andrew Hauge is treasurer, and Alex Sawyer. secretary. The first meeting was held more than month ago the officers were elected, and a committee on bylaws and con stitution was appointed. This commit tee has finish ed it's work and is ready to report.
 The memb ership is open to all flor- ists landscape and park gardeners, and its object Is the exchange of ideas in growing as well as to inspire the anna teur and furnish him with informa- tion.
 Under the society's auspices two ex- hibitions will be given, both fall and spring each year, when every profes- sional grower will strive to outstrip his fellow members, and the public will be presented with beautiful display. Pro visions will also be made for exibits by amateurs and prizes will be awarded This will cause the grower to i'm l prove the style of his flowers, and bring out a better class of plants. It will 1 also educate the public in the Possi- 1 bilities of floral decoration. Meetings of the society will be held the first Tuesday in every month. They will be clinical" as the doctors say
 and each member will take home his | neighbours best methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
EYES FOCUSED ON
 BUTLER COUNTY
PROHIBITION ELECTION WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AND RACE IS IMP AND TUCKv-NO PREDlC- TONS AS TO OUTCOME.

Both factions of the prohibition agi- tation current in this city and county are wathing with keenest interest the fight raging at present in Butler coun- ty, where the problem will be solved by the test of votes on Saturday of this week
 Realizing that the outcome of the election in Butler will more or less affect present conditions as concerns prohibition in this county, local lead CTS of both factions in Jefferson Fave aired their respective butler factions in the way of personal letters and much literature.
 From reports received in Birmingha yesterday, In Butler. it is nip and tuck Charles W. Feiland, a resident of Greenvile In Birmingham yester- day, stated that in his opinion prohibit tion in the city of Greenville will be de- feated although he was not al all cer- tain. He dared not offer a statement relative to the outcome in the county, declaring that it was too close to at tempt to pick the winner. At any rate, " said he, the fight is exceedingly bit ter in some quarters, and eyerywh ere interest is intense.''
 c. F. Winler, the local attorney, re- : turned to Birmingham yesterday from visit to Butler county, and stated that interest was at a white heat. He, too, thought that the outcome was very doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
BARACA UNION ORGANIZED.
Young Men Enthusiastic and Start Out
 With Membership of 200.

With ar enthusiastic and rousing at tendance the Birmingham Baraca union held it's first meeting at the First Chris tian church last night The union is composed of seven Baracca classes with a membership of over 200, and representa- tives from nearly every class were present at the meeting
 Being the initial meeting of the union most of the time was taken up in or Eanizing and the drafting of eonsti- tuition and bylaws. F. w. Broughton of the West End Baraca class was elected president. The motto of the Baraccas Is I've Do Things" and the members determined to liYeup to this motto n every sense of the word.
 The Baraca class is an organization of young men exclusively, working In connection with the Sunday school, and its success has proved something Of solution to the young man question, when has for so long been the knotty prop lem of Sunday school work.
 All indications point to an even larger membership than the 200 1t starts out with The third Monday in each month was set for the regular meeting night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17

it was last year, while the interior of the house Is beyond criticism. The decor ation is captivating. A very good vaude- vile bill is offered by the Majestic for this week There are eight numbers, including the Majestograph always a pop ular feature with playgoers. The initial number last night was Rockway and Conway singers and dancers, a team that was applauded. Clarence Siegel has a wide reputation as banjoist and man. dolist. He was cordially received last night and his skill with these instruments won applause One of the head line acts is that of Roberts, Hayes and Rob- erts representing sketch entitled
 The Cowboy the Swell and the Lady, a novelty which introduces songs and comedy work. Gardner and Rever, "The Bell Boy and the Soubrette,' made quite a hit with their comic speciality. Herbert and Willing in songs. dances and repartee met with favor, while the Griff Brothers did some excellent acrobatic work. The performance was brought to close with interesting pictures on the Majestograph. Popular prices prevail at the Majestic now and all indications point to most successful season at that playhouse.
 "The Girl From HappyIand."
 At the Gayety this week is an enter tainment that smacks strongly of musical comedy although there is the convention al burlesque arrangement of the bill, providing for a first and second burletta, with vaudevill specaltes thrown in be- tween. The girls this week at the Gay ety are shapely and better looking than one usually finds In burlesque houses. The show Is also well mounted, with a fects. Miss Carrie Sietz, favorably known to Gayety patrons, takes the lead ing feminine role and exerts herself to please The principal comedy work is done by Nat Fields, Hebrew come dian who was seen here last year and was we'll received. The first part of the bill Is entitled, 'The Doings of Paris" It introduces some pleasing musical num- bers, with good ensemble effects, and permits the comedian to be funny at con- yenient times Miss Sietzs absinthe song was given with good effect, the staging of this number being usually well done. In the olio were, Sam Hyams in H. frustrated songs; Dora and Milford in whistlng and singing speciality that won applause; Manoita, in Spanish songs and dances and Harry Harvey in a Hebrew sketch. A reproduction of The Deluge, was done so vividly with real girls on the rocks that 1t created great excite ment. The concluding part of the bill was entitled. "On Board Shrip,' another burlesque with eight good musical num- bers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL. ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions of 5000 and over:
 Frank Frank to Charles Heiber, lot } in block ,, Palmer Terrace; eonsidera- tion SS0OO.
 Ida F. Chummon to Elizabeth NJ Fras- ser. south half of lot Il and 12 in block 2. in Southside Land company's property; consideration, $l6oO.
 Mrs. Mary (. Tyson 10 Mrs. Madge Combs, lots 40 and fl, fronting fifty feet each on Cotton avenue; consideration. $lS5o
 E. A. Reynolds to E. NJ. Kelly, part of block Ss6 Jefferson avenue and Lincoln street; consideration. $2i72.
 Emma l. Ackers to s. E. Webb, 10 acres in southeast uarter of southwest uarter of section E township II, range 1 vest consideration, $22OO.
 Cumpter Bethea to George E. Cassady part of block 7S9, on Sixteenth street and Twelfth avenue; consideration. $75o0.
 Eunice NJ. Burbridge to w. C. Van hoose, part of lot 1 in block l. School street. Woodlawn; consideration, $260o.
 I.illie Newman to Roy Mccullough. lot in Hoods addition to Woodawn; consid- eration, $500.
 George A. McAllster to Phineas Me- Allister lots 6 and ', and part of lots s and 10 in block 354 in Margaret Walker s addition to Birmingham; consideration, $2iO1
 Fnsley Land company to l.. B. Arm strong, lots 1 and in block 29F, Ems ley; consideration, $1500.
 NJ |. Kelly to NJ. B, Quinn, lots 10 To- inclusive, in Tarpley; consideration, sl25o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
On Trial for Murder.

Chicago September 1G.--Erank J. Con stantine was arragned today in the crim- inal court on the charge of murdering Mrs. Louise Gentry. It is claimed by the state that Constantine cut the throat of the woman for some reason which has never yet been discovered. He was the subject of strenuous chase, which em- braced the greater part of the civilized globe, and was finally arrested in New York, just as he was about to take Il steamer for Europe. The entire day was consumed in securing a jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Odd Fellows In Session.

St. Paul. September 16.-The opening ceremonies of the sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held in the Central Presbyterian church today. r. A. Day, secretary to Governor Johnson. and Mayor Smith made brief addresses of welcome. These were responded to by George w. Scherer. grand master of the Minnesota grand lodge: D. S. Whitmore. grand, patriarch, and Miss Rose Whiting. president of the Rebekah assembly of Minnesota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
New Corporation Formed.

Certificate of incorporation was filed in the office of the probate court yester- day by the Millvan Mining company. with an authorized capital of s25, GOO. The company proposes to mine ores. eoals and minerals and sell and trade in same. The incorporators are J. w. Miller, J. w. Nandenheurck W. P. McCrossn and F. T. McCrossin. The company will begin business on s6250 subscribed capital and will have its offices in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Priest On Trial for Murder.

Pittsburg, September 16-Attired in the regulation clerical garb, Ludwig Szczyg- iel, the Polish priest accused of killing Andrew and Stephen Starzyuaki in their restaurant on the south side little over a year ago, was today placed on trial in the criminal court here on the charge of murder. Szczygie looked pale and haggard when arraigned, but stood erect and with arms uplifted and eyes turned upward pleaded mot guilty The work of selecting a jury was then begun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Report of Railway Earninos.

Chicago September 1.-The annual re- port of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, which was issued today. shows total of gross earnings of s6S,s7s,eoo. The operating expenses and charges were s53, ,13S 300, leaving a net income for the year of s15, 40, 600. Dividends amounting to s7,910,200 were paid leaving surplus of S7 S2O. 400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Veterinarians In Session.

Richmond, September 16.-Half hun dred expert veterinarians from two scores of states were in session here today, rep resenting the state live stock sanitary boards The veterinarians will consider methods of controlling and eradicating contagious diseases in live stock. The convention will be in session three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Frederick McNally Dead.

Chicago, September 16.-Frederick Me Nally, for three years president of the publishing house of Rand, McNally X Co.,. died today. Mir. McNally had been i'll for three weeks with nervous prostra- ton due to oVervork
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Give un Pass or Give Up Job.

Lincoln Neb., September 16.-The state hoard of health today adopted resolu- ton prohibiting any employe or appointee from carrying railroad or other pass. The secretaries will have to resign or give up their passes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Prohibition Prices,

Cincinnati. September 16-The record price for whisky was reached here today. when it rose cents over the Sa turday quotation, reaching $.34, the highest known here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
Vaudeville at the Ma jestic.

The Majestic is one of the prettiest theatres to be found anywhere and it was resplendent last night, with dazzling lights and a harmonious blending of colors. The foyer has been frightened and made even more attractive than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17

Miss Minnie Wright will return to the city today from St. Clair Springs. after several weeks stay at that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Theatres Last Night.

Three of Birmngham's playhouses Of fered new attractions last night George Ade's comedy, Just Out of College, with musical interpolations, began a weeks engagement at the Bijou, the pretty Majestic began the season of 19OI- 0S under most favorable auspices with an excellent vaudeville bill, and the Gay ety began it's third week with 'The Girl from Happyland," very well mounted burlesque show with feminine contingent that is above the average burlesuue organization h looks All three houses were filled to their capacities and the managers could not complain of the patronage.
 "Just Out of College"
 The George Ade comedy, Just Out o' College" which began a weeks engage ment at the Bijou theatre, with the usual matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, has never been seen down south before and such an offering in popular priced house is unusual. The play Is written In characteristic Ade style and depicts eontemporaneous Amer ican customs in Imaginable fashion. The  who is just out of college. His equip ment of assurance and pluck eventual ly win him the girl of his choice and d fortune in pickles. Ade repartee IS thick in the play and the cleverness of the lines brought forth many laughs last night Kenneth Davenport was Ed ward Worthington Swinger, the youth just out of college. Others who took part with credit were George C. Denton. as Septimus Pickering, Lester Crawford as Slvers Mason, William Henderson as Prof Henry Dalrymple Bliss, Ethel Lloyd ac Caroline Pickering and Cathe- fine Campbell Lucia Jenkins Pick ering The company as a whole gave a performance that was well received and freely applauded. Dear Old College Days" "Bingo," Just Like That Tray cling" and According to Hoyle' were the musical numbers.
 n,udauilIe at the M a iesfic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17
ALABAMA CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA A

 limited English and Music 
    Person
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17

MT. D. r. Coleman is quite Ill with fever at his home 1917 S. Eleventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-17

Miss Eunice Nimnocks of Favette Vile, N. C., is the guest of Mrs. A. E. Meadows, at The Margaret
Bisbee daily review., 1907-11-05
CONFISCATE FIRST,
AND THEN SUE
Continued from First Page.)

NN11tI11H- ~ = N z - -
pedite the hearing of the case and
to obtain decision from the court
The method adopted makes 1t to
the interest OF the trust to demand
an Immediate hearing and therefore
scores at once a great victory for the
government, inasmuch as it removes
all reason for delay and forces the de-
Bisbee daily review., 1907-11-05
FOR
HERMOSILLO
CITIZENS
Mexican Government urniSh-
ing Rifles and Ammunition
at Cost for Defense Against
Yaquis-Three Killed.

News was received in the city yes
terday of the active part that is now
being taken by the citizens of Hermo-
sillo, Sonora, Mexico, in their defense
against Yaqui Indians. Despite the eff
forts of General Luis Torres the dep
TeusiSioas On inc Danhs "a piiislt.5I >
and murderers who are preying upon
the outskirts of the city have grown
TO such an extent that on the evening
OF October 81, meeting was held at
the state capitol building at which cit
liens of the city congregated. At that
time the presidente of the city stat
ed the object of the meeting was for
the distribution of from one to six
2O-30 calibre rifles and 100 rounds OF
ammunition with each weapon to each
applicant and that the fire arms would
be furnished to all responsible parties
at cost
The direct cause of the hurriedly
called meeting was the killing of three
men within the city by Yaqui Indians
within ten days. There being com
plants upon complaints lodged with
the authorities that the city was with
out protection, the governor ordered
that immediate steps be taken for the
protection of the inhabitants of the
city.
In letter received by a prominent
Lowell citizen, the writer stated that
people who lived on the outskirts of
the city we're compelled through fear
to leave their homes in the evening
and sleep In the center Of the city
going back next morning.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-11-05
BISBEE|TES BREAK
DOWN IN DESERT
Graf Brothers Weary Walk
Across Line-Reach Home
Near Morning,

Frank ]. Graf and Ernest Graf of
this city had an experience with an
automobile Sunday night that they
viii not soon forget A shipment of
cattle was expected to reach Naeo
Sunday afternoon, and the party decid-
ed to go over there is a machine and
meet it. On their arrival they found
that the expected shipment had not
arrived. They decided that they
would take the read leading to Cana
nea and see If they could not meet
the train. No trouble was experienced
until the party reached point about
nine miles from Naco. ! men eIneiI
troubles began IN earnest. One OF tine
rear axIes snapped off. This left them
in the middle of the desert with a
fine prospect of spending the night
there. A consultation was held and
the praty was not long in deciding that
they would attempt 10 go back to
Naco by the old and reliable method
of which the English are so fond--that
of walking. Their decision was put
into effect and after three hours of
steady work they reached Naco. From
there they came to Bisbee. arriving
here at 8 O'Clock Monday morning
Bisbee daily review., 1907-11-05
WILL USE CURRENT
TO COMPLETE ROAD
From Lowell TO End Of Line
sI1ot Wires" Win Be
Handled.

While the actual work OF laying the
rails for the street ear line has tenn
porarsly stopped. other work is going
on which VIII enable the company to
lay the balance Of the rails with the
use Of electric power. The rails at
present reach TO Lowell, the work will
not be resumed thereon until a cni-
vert is pat in at the point to which
the road now reaches. and lire is
run 20 the power house.
The location Of the power house
will be at the Oliver shaft Of the G.
& A. From here win be received the
current that win enable the track
to be laid with machinery run by ei,sc-
tric power. The men. from the point
to which the road is now built, VII
handle what is known as s hot wire.
IN stringng the trolley, that is. the
wire viii be charged with current
Il win IN ali probability toxic two
or perhaps three months TO complete
the line to the Oliver shaft, install the
machinery and put IN the switchboard
After this Is done there win be plenty
Of Juice on tap 70 facilitate the rap
ia construction Of the remainder Of
the read and II should be completes
in comparatively short time.