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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

follow in the track of the Spanish dis ooverer, a native, by the way, of Por- tugal, but there is no reason to think that anything so uncalled for and jingo- ish Is contemplated. The moral weight of the fleet will be as great fl. 1t stays in San Francisc6 bay as it would be if it dropped anchor in Manila bay. It may not soon return to the Atlantic. It may await the opening of the canal. But that 1t is to go to the Pacific In order, t6 use the words of the Mont gomery Journal, "to crush the war pride of Japan" Is incredible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
REAL SANTA CLAUS HOSE.

New York Correspondence Pittsburg Dis
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 An ingenious hosier has put the real thing in Santa Claus stockings on the market The stocking is of silk and va rled are the colors. One>of the handsomest is of royal purple with deep band of gold at the top. The gold is the genuine metal. and 1t covers a band of light steel, over which the top of the stocking is turned for better support. Slender steel cables run down the inside of the leg to the foot, where they are meshed to form a basket. Thus the stocking, while seem ingly frail, is strong enough to hold a heavy load of gifts. Notices appropriate to the season are embroidered from the ankle to the calf in the form of clocks There is one grave danger attached to hanging such a stocking for Santa Claus to fill. It is that the simple-minded saint may conclude a young woman who can afford such gorgeous hosiery cannot pos sibly lack anything in his power to give.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
FOLLY LAND.
, Dandridge.

By Danske Dandridge In Folly land what witchery! What pretty looks, what eyes there De; What gamesome ways, what dimpled
 smiles; What 1issome limbs, what frolic wiles; What easy laughter, fresh and clear; What pranks to play, what Jests to hearl Old Time forgets to shake his sand; The Days go tripping hand in hand In Folly land, in Folly land- In Folly land one idle hour, The moonlight had wizard power; It's fairy glamour turned my brain I would that I were there again! We stood together, meath the SKY; A bird wasNchirping drowsily He smiled, he sighed, he held my hand. An me! An, well-we understand, s Twas Folly land, twas Folly land! My sober friend, how worn your fooksI Your heart is in your moldy books. Here's half cobweb on your brow! I seldom see you jovial now. Fling down your volumes and be free To take pleasure-trip with me Come, Here's my heart and here's my
 hand!" We'll launch our skin and seek the strand Of Folly land. of Folly land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
University of Alabama.

"Our department of mines is going to be a marked success," said President J. w. Abercrombie of the University of Ala bama. "We are about to install the new equipment and within a short time we will have thoroughly appointed, up-to-date mining schol. Great interest is being manifested in our engineering department. The number of students studying engi- neering shows an increase of more than GO per cent over last year
 ''As we will have exceptional advant- ages for work in the mining school, being as we are near one of the best mines in the state, students desirous of fitting themselves for high and profitable pre- fession. especially appreciated In the Bir- mingham district, will come to us by the score"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Iron Trade Briuhter.

T. w. Guthrie, president of the Re- public Iron and Steel company, arrived from Pittsburg yesterday and will re- main in Birmingham several days. In speaking of business conditions and the outlook for the new year MT Guthrie said: "Everything is looking brighter In the iron and steel trade the feeling Is decidedly hopeful. In fact, there has ben a marked improvement in the gen. eral tone within the past week. Prices of finished products are being main tained, merchants as well as manufact- urers believing that there is no reason for lowering them. I look for substan- tial revival of business in January
 Asked as to the price at which pig iron would be offered when the market opened after the holidays MT. Guthrie said that s13.50 on a No. basis was to be the quotation.
 The Republic company will continpe to keep one of the Thomas furnaces fin blast. When the market warrants 1t, an- other stack will -be lighted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Postal and Bank Changes.

Washington, December l6.-(Speciai')-- The First National bank of Scottsboro has been authorized to begin business with $500 capital, J. D. Snodgrass,l president; c. A. Webb, R. H. Bynum, D, F. Shel- ton, vicep residents; L. w. Rooex, cash fer.
 Rural free delivery routes and or dered established March at Scottsboro, Jackson county, serving goo people anu 211 families.
 Andrew s. Wallace Is appointed regular, A. N. Wallace substitute rural carrier Route 8, at opp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

ing in Clemson. s. C., Saturday, at which the rule exempting freshmen from ath- letic games was adopted He did not dis cuss this matter.
 T. c. Mcclellan was prevented from at tending the meeting of the building com mittee of the University of Alabama by the serious illness of his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
that are howl ldle will be "blOwn in"

that are now idle will be blown in" again.
 Another encouraging thing in con nection with the business situation is the prosperity of the cotton belt. The cotton farmers of Alabama are better off than they have ever been. This is the fourth cotton state in the union. The staple is commanding good prices and the crop of 1907, although short in bales, will return more profit than the crop of last year. A large per centage of the money which Alabama brings will be spent in Birmingham
 All things taken together, therefore, Birmingham is in splendid shape to push forward. No city in the south is so favored from a material point of view and no city in the land can boast of a pluckier, or more substantial class of business men.
 In the meantime Christmas eve is only a week off and the merchants will not have a dull moment during work ing hours 'twixt now and then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Steel Corporation Presidents.

George G. Crawford of Birmingham, president of the Tennesse Coal. Iron and Railroad company. is in New York for the purpose of attending the regular monthly meeting of the executive heads of the various constituent companies of the United States Steel corporation. He became president of the Tennessee last month, soon after that concern was ac- quired by the United States Steel. Hav- ing for some time served the latter in very responsible position In Pennsylvania he ranks as one of It's best equipped and strongest men.
 Before returning to Birmingham MT Crawford will visit Georgia, his ,native state, and will spend few days on the family plantation about 24 miles from Atlanta That ancestral estate, by the way. was deeded to MT. Crawford's s paternal great grandfather, who was an officer In the revolutionary army, as pay ment for distinguished services; and 1t is a noteworthy fact that 1t has been in the family ever since.
 Reverting to the conference of stel corporation presidents, MT. Crawford will be able to make a most favorable re- port. While he, like all officials of the corporations subsidiary companies, talks little it is known that he is greatly pleased with the way the steel plant at Ensley is, behaving. Ths new steel fur. naces are, indeed, making excellent rec ords and the rail mill is more than full filling expectations.
 ''The United States Steel is the best organized industrial concern in the world" said a man prominent in the trade but who is in no wise connected with the corporation. Tt is splendidly managed. The presidents of the consttu- ent companies meet every month. com pare notes and exchange ideas, and this rule In itself accounts in a measure for the phenomenal success of the corpora tion's operations. It is safe to say that Mr. Crawford's visit to New York and the report he will make on the Tennessee company's possibilities will result. at an early date. In planA for additional de- velopment work in this district. The Steel corporation will ultimately expend millions and millions on Improvements here; will spend the money because It will pay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Marrlaqe Licences Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the offiee of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 James E. Powell of Henry Ellen to Mrs. Sarah J. Hurbert.
 F. G. Ingle of Brent to Miss <Addle Martin
 Reading C. Selvidge to MISS Georgis Ann Davis.
 San Alesci' of Bessemer to MISS Rosa Lee John.
 George w. Craiger of oxmoor 10 MISS Katie Sellers. w. R. Armstrong of. Ketona to Miss Agnes Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Dictate From Barber Chair.

New York Correspondence Pittsburg Dis
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 The busy man will not have to waste much time getting spruced up in the bar Der chair these days. One of the innova- tions of a tonsorial parlor here is the in- dividual telephone, which is attached to each chair. The man who is blessed for time can lay off in the chair and dictate a letter to his stenographer while the ate Her artist Is moving off the alfalfa, the bootblack is performing on his shoes and the manicurist Is taking some real estate off his hands. Someone ought to come along now with tabloid breakfast food to complete the tonsorial outfit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Late Message By Wireless.

Government Wireless Station Navy Yard, Norfolk, December 1e.-The follow ing message from Lieutenant Chandler, the Associated Press representative with the fleet, was received by wireless to- night: ''11.02 p. m., on board the United States battleship Connecticut-Fleet off Hatteras, southeast of Diamond Shoals, cruising at 10 knots in four columns abreast four ships to the column, Con necticut leading. Light northwest wind, smooth sea- (Signed) CHANDLER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Balloon For War Department.

Washington. December 1e.-specifications for the construction of dirigible balloon for the use of the army and for which the signal officers of the war department asked for proposals were made today. The specifications are framed with the view of securing the best balloon with the latest developments in aerial navigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
,e New York Press.

A smart girl never tries to fool her mother; she lets her fool herself.
 4 girl would rather have the right man tell her she was beautiful, and not be than to be and not have him tell her so.
 What a woman likes about her husband explaining his politics Is she can't un- dsrstand 1t any better than he does.
 Unless a man pretends to know how the baby's food ought to be prepared his wife ip afraid he is not . good father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
About Persons.

State Geologist Eugene A. Smith, who was in Birmingham yesterday, left on the special train for Yolande, the scene of the horrible catastrophe. yesterday aft ernoon. Truman A. Smith, son of Dr. Smith, is employed at the mines in the capacity of mining engineer.
 Judge Henry B. Poster, judge of the county court of Tuscaloosa. who was in Birmingham yesterday. is being urged by his friends to enter the race for probate judge of Tuscaloosa. His friends declare that he will win in case he enters the race. Several prominent citizens of that place are grooming themselves for this judgeship.
 pr. C. H. Barnwell. University of Ala bama professor of English, passed through the city yesterday en route to Tuscaloosa. Dr. Barnwell represented the University of Alabama at the Southern intercollegiate association's annual meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Negro Hanged By Mob.

Shreveport. December 16.-A negro mem- Der of travelling minstrel troupe. who gave his name as Homer Rogers. was hanged by a mob in Warehouse parish last night and his body ridaied with bui- lets. As far as can be learned the lynch ing resulted when Rogers resented the remark made by white man, declaring that he was a Yankee nigger and did not take impudence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Probably,

From Harper's Weekly.
 I've just been thinking" said Will lieboy.
 Thinking what?" demanded Silli- man to whom the idea of Willieboy's tn hiking was somewhat disconcerting.
 That in Adams case it must have been a real re-leaf to change his clothes" said Willieboy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Abe HummeI Is Dying.

New York, December 16.-Dr. Matz, house physician of the hospital on Black wells island, tonight gave out state ment concerning the critical condition of Abraham Hummel. the Adisbarred New York lawyer, who is serving sentence of one year for conspiracy in connection with the Dodge Morse divorce case. pr. Matx said he thought that his patient would live through the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Iron Mountain Train Wreck,

Monroe, La, December 16.-Iron Moun- tain passenger train No. 1O3 was wrecked near Wilmot. Ark, today. The engineer, fireman and two mail clerks are reported seriously injured The cause of the wreck has not been learned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Heavy Damage By Explosion.

Findlay. O., December 16-Residences in this city were badly shaken at 5:2o this evening by the explosion of a nitro- glycerine factory at Bowling Green, about ten miles north of here. Details at this hour are not obtainable It Is expected that loss of life and heavy property dam- are was sustained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Hayden White, editor of the Buffalo Voice, became mixed up in a runaway not long ago and had close call. He says he was knocked so near the New Jerusalem that he could see the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The Chilians should chamber up bluff to see Bob Evans ships go by, for in that way they can get an idea or what they need when next they try to bluff Uncle Sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

It is well settled that the word "totb" is derived from the Latin "tol- lere," but this piece of information does not tighten any ones burden, especially in Christmas time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Congress will try to complete It's work by April 1, so that all can go home to repair their fences. The speaker himself will readjust his light ming rod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

A subscriber writes the Tribune to ask why the wind blows strongest around the federal building in Cheyenne. The edi- tor says he doesn't know. It's probably because the air moves the fastest there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

: The only estimate of the cotton crop that is trustworthy is the count of the bales made at the ginneries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Uncle Sam says that whisky must be honest, but it Is nearly as hard to re- form some whisky as it is to reform some men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Toledo, San Francisco and Boston have chosen mayors who are also lit erary gents, and who can do their own interviewing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
Purchase of Silver.

Washington, December 16.-The treas- ury department today purchased 100000 ounces of silver for delivery at Denver and New Orleans at 54. 75c per fine ounce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The statement that Boston is oor, wicked than Chicago will nevep1be be lieved by Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Mrs. Margaret Holmes Bates says some men need three wives. Yes, and some men cant support one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Massachusetts begins to think Will liam l.. Douglas would fit the foot of the democratic ticket excellently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
WYOMING NOTES.

From the Denver Post.
 The Cheyenne Tribune says the Anti Saloon league is planning to wipe out the saloons. "If it does," says the Laramie Boomerang. "it will save saloon janitors lots of work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The municipal advantages are shared by the many, and the many should be willing in return to pay a street tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

It rained pies in Harlem the other day, according to a newspaper story. If 1t was mince pie shower everybody was probably glad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Some Thermopolis young men have taken to singing on the street corners at night. It's common thing for the people of the town to wake up and hear T Found a Horseshoe floating out On the evening breeze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

A contemporary discusses "A South ern Mans Idea" That is about all southern men are permitted to have in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The southern delegate is sought on all sides in the republican party, for the Hitchcock still hunt has been called off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The Philadelphia Inquirer says tl4re is a chance for Lpton. Some people seem to think there is chance for Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

MT. Roosevelt's renunciation seems to have been timed to Secretary Taft's return, but the people may not respond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

There are no eagles on our scrip, and we are content to let the eagles on the $20 gold pieces attend to their own business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Hiccoughing can be stopped by sneezing, says science. Another way to stop it Is to quit drinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

An Alabama man has some fodder 40 years old. However, fodder is not like whisky; 1t doesn't improve with age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The Patagonians will be somewhat astonished when they watch the mon- sters go steaming by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Bob Evans and his fleet got the word "go" in Hampton roads promptly, and at once set out on their 14,000-mile cruise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Senators Gore and Owens from the land of the Injuns are sawin' wood and sayin' nothin'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
WHERE TOYS COME FROM

the United States. The field, however Is wide, and should be covered better hy Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

At wedding in Kelton early fin the week the preacher had just asked the man if he'd take the woman for better or for worse, when one of the guests, ranchman, spoke out and said to the groom: rMilt. yer necktie's climbin' yer collar behind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The Senate is now engaged in the tanning of Senator Jeff, and 1t intends to do it if 1t takes a decade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

It is quite fad nowadays to keep the family appendices in jars along the shelves, as grandmother did her pre- serves, each jar labeled ''Willy's," "Mary's," 'Baby's,' 'Mother's,' or Fathers" as the case may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A SONG. 

A SONG. 'Tis a vale of tears," One often hears From croakers large and small But the cheerful wight Says the world is right And the best old world of all And the cold winds blow Us want and wool" Cry the fellows who complain, But the other kind Don't seem to mind, In the sunshine or the rain!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
A GOOD JOKE.

GOOD JOKE.
 With due apologies.) A good joke never dies, It runneth everywhere. Just go to any minstrel show And you will find it there. The poor comedian To make us laugh he tries. Iris all in vain, because, forsooth, A good joke never dies. The newest joke must be Two thousand years of age. Is bandied round upon the street, Or spoken on the stage. Instead of laughs, more oft it draws A flood of heavy signs. The reasons very plain to see A good joke never dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

In the senatorial vaudeville Jeff Davis of Arkansas is now headliner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

A LITTLE LESSON FOR SNOBS. Col if your ancient but ignoble blood Has crept through scoundrels ever since
 the flood, Col and pretend your family is young. Nor own your fathers have been fools so
 long!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
JUST SO.

All the worlds a stage,
 Full of quaint machinery. Clothes are quite the rage They are for the scenery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

 Each morning with the sun he rose And blithely went to work A man who made the most of life, Nor ever wished to shirk. His duty shene as bright to him As any star above, And so he did 1t faithfully
 In confidence and love. His life was not a great success, As workings would ayow, No gilded crown or laurel wreath Adorned his humble brow. No riches turned his heart to stone And drained affection dry, And there was none to criticise Him when he came to die. A commonplace career, you'll say, And that's the simple truth, But lit with smiles of happiness Along the road from youth To fine old age in laughter free And kindlness and cheer A journey made in sweet content And ended without fear.
 T have a motto," remarked MT. Lit tlecash "All I need now is coin to put it on."
 There are>~two ways to get seasick. One is to go on the water and the other is to read the Advice to the Lovelorn'' column in a daily newspaper.
 Goggles are going" asserts a con- temporary. We saw a pair going down the street yesterday at a rate far ex- ceeding the speed limit
 It Is announced that Mrs. Longworth will be out in two weeks Her appendix was out much sooner than that. | If two-thirds of the girls who go on the stage would go to the kitchen in stead there would be whole lot more happiness in this world.
 "Wil Col. Bryan follow an illustrious example and decline to run agaln?' asks the New York Herald. Nawi Nav! Nav!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
WELL WE'LL! WELL

 To the Editor of the New York Times: Will you do me the favor to tell me who Is the MT. w. J. Bryan who in yesterday mornings issue felt it neces- sary to assure your readers that he never believed MT. Roosevelt was disingenuous, when he originally announced that he would not be candidate for the next Presidential term?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

When a man marries he puts up and shuts up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
A cOMM6NPEAcE MAN.

The world is full of quitters and every quitter has a good excuse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

There are~two ways to get seasick. One is to go on the water and the other is to read the Advice to the Lovelorn" column in a daily newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

The odor of an automobile is an insult to poor man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
4 LITTLE LEssoN FoR

Boil your money, boilsyour baby, boil your speeches-downi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Goggles are going" asserts a con temporary We saw a pair going down the street yesterday at a rate far ex- ceeding the speed limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

According to the Washington Herald. King Alphonso is the most hen-pecked king in Europe. We always thought he was mollycoddle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
New York. December 1s, 1907.

People say that when Senatorial Dig nity saw Senator Jefferson Davis ap- preaching 1t lay down and died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

T have motto," remarked MT. Lit tlecash. "All I need now is a coin to put it on."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17
WHEN Wp HALTER.

WHEN WE FALTER- Some days the shadows fall And joy lies dead And there's no hope at all On, on ahead. Oh, how we long to hear One kindly word, To feel comrade near, By pity stirred
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

It Is announced that Mrs. Longworth will be out in two weeks. Her appendix was out much sooner than that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

If two-thirds of the girls who go on the stage would go to the kitchen in stead, there would be whole lot more happiness in this world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-17

Forbear to Judge, for we are sinners all.
 -2 King Henry VI. -