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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
DAVID STARR JORDAN.
rom the washington Herald.


Among the men of today who have
achieved big things and whose perform
ance has been of an ennobling and worthy
sort, few should take precedence of DR..
David Starr Jordan, who organized Le-
land Stanford university sixteen years
ago, and has been chiefly responsible for
It's development into one of the creates.
of modern institutions of learning. Presi-
dent Jordan, who is at the New Willard,
is a big man physically; tall and broad
shouldered, he gives the impression of
bodily as well as mental force He loves
to talk about Stanford, and It is easy to
see the depth of his affection for the
school which he built from the founda-
lions.
II am glad to tell you," said he, that
in spite of earthquake shocks, which real
ly did some of our unfinished buildings
great harm, the university Is in a happy
situation. We have now about 100 stu
dents, and they represent greater num-
Der of states and countries than can be
shown by any other of the higher seats of
learning, making Stanford ahead of all
in cosmopolitanism. Three of our young
women one day went in to consult a
Stanford professor who came from Eng
land. One of the girls was from Lon
don, another from Australia, and the third
from jamaica. Here in the District of
Columbia 1 am sure can be found at least
100 of our graduates
Stanford has the greatest endowment
fund of any American university, ap-
proximately $sOOOO,OOO, of which SIS, 600 600
is in bonds and the rest mostly lands.
This affords us a large revenue, of course,
but our income Is exceeded by one or two
universities, for the reason that Stanford
makes no charge for tuition. Students
from outside states or countries pay only
the nominal yearly fee of 500
AS DR.. Jordan is member of the board
to carry out the simplifed spelling
scheme, so dear to the wish of Andrew
Carnegie and President Roosevelt, he was
asked to give his ideas touching that
much-talked-of reform, since he was one
of the board who was quoted as baking
plifed' words that created furore thru
the whole nation.
Dr. Jordan laughed when this was
preached. THAT list of 300 reformed
words" said he, was sprung little pre-
maturely, because there had really been
feasibility. We have just had meeting
in New York, and the thing will hence
forth be gone at more scie~-'- lily and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
From the Chattanooga Times.

4 ioAi the Chattanooga Times.
IN N entertainment not down on the
V bills was afforded at the ban
quet to Mr.. Bryan last night
Mr.. John Temple Graves of Atlanta, the
editor of the Atlanta Georgian, had pre-
pared a speech in answer to an invita-
ton, declaring in substance that the dem
ocratic party would honor itself and
achieve moral and physical victory by
nominating Theodore Roosevelt as its
candidate for President and suggesting
that Mr.. Bryan himself make the NOM
mating speech. The committee attempt
I'd to prevent the delivery of the speech,
which was rather a remarkable thing TO
do after having invited him without any
limitations to make one, but Mr.. Bryan
learning of the situation, insisted that
the programme be carried out. Mr..
Graves therefore spoke. and Mr.. Bryan
very promptly answered SO far as his part
of the proposed programme was con-
cerned
Mr.. Graves appeal was noteworthy and
sensational chiefly because of the pres
ence in which it was made. If Mr.. Graves
had madt such a suggestion in his news
paper, the Atlanta Georgian, he would
probably have challenged few pert par
agraphs from his neighbors but he would
hardly have been taken seriously by any
body. But when he premtdltatedly and
deliberately makes such a suggestion In
the presence of Mr.. Bryan himself and on
Mr.. Bryan's insistence, and with the We
hemence of apparent conviction, he must
have attention from man, quarters.
Mr. Graves must have known that the
sentiment he uttered would not be APP
proved even by an inconsequential num-
Der of the people he addressed. There
has been no intmation anywhere that
such q programme would be considered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
Reducing the National Debt

Secretary Cortelyou has decided to
refund on July 1 $5O,OO0,o0O Of the 4
per cents which will then be due in 2
per cents; S60,O0O,O00 are to be paid.
thus reducing the national debt to a
material extent. When that is ac-
comp,ished the bonded debt of the
country will stand as follows
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

spelling of such words as succeed, pre-
cede, and supersede should be made uni
form. The English language, because of
it's fiexibility and its composite character,
as well as because 1t is the tongue of
the dominant nations of the earth, is fast
becoming the great world language, and
it should be shorn of it's absurdities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Alderman John Golombiewski is a
Chicago statesman just coming into
prominence and national politics. He
bids fair to become rival Of the Hon.
II. Dink.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
500. 900 Fire In Alpine, Tex.

San Antonio, Tex, April IA special
to the Express from Alpine, Tex, says:
Fire today destroyed almost the entire
business section of the city. The total
losses will reach 100000. Not business
house of the square escaped the flames.
Some of the structures were entirely con-
sumed and all suffered heavy damage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
Rebel Releases Young Del Brett.

Melilla, Morocco. April 14.-A dispatch
received here says that the rebellious
leader, Roghi, has released the son of
Gen. Del Brett, governor of the Spanish
fortress at Alhulcimas. who was recent
ly captured and beaten at Devass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
An Actors Viewpoint.

Frederick Warde, the actor, arrived in
Birmingham from Columbus, Miss, last
nigh - ~ leave this morning early
for ua In Columbus he opened
the jttHHt and music festival satur-
day -a ture on Shakespeare.
&c 6Hs developing an art atmos-
pher distinguish it," said Warde
at t illman. IN culture 1t is al
reae of most towns of its size.
Its t# nder the auspices of the
Indl lutte and College is a large
affai al chorus gives a sacred
conc evening, Sembrich, Van
Hoo Forge will be heard Mon
day amrosch orchestra will be
the Tuesday"
WI about his experience in the
lectu Mr. Warde said: II am
meet snuine success. 1t has been
two ce l had foot in sock or
busk sctures have been well at
tend ny engagements keep me
busy always enjoyed acting and
likeI finding great interest in
talk Shakespeare. The immortal
dra1 an actor and he wrote
for d people like to hear him
disc an actor. I present him
from ionic point of view, reveal
ing / wisdom and his poetry as
the ehends it. Literary vivisec-
ton 'hologic vivisection have
hav Ich to confuse the public
min oeare clubs will spend their
tint sing the commas and semi
colo plays, and commentators
In tnelr searcn for occult meanings, toll
and waste time over phrases as clear as
day to the ordinary mind. Edwin Booth,
the ideal Hamlet, never in his life wrote
a line in the way of literary comment on
Shakespeare; but he did what was far
more informing-he acted Shakespeare.
Actors take little stock in commentaries,
The best way to read Shakespeare is--to
read him; read the lines and let the COM
mentaries alone. Let us look more at the
human side of the plays and give psy
chology a rest. 1t Is the province of the
pedagague and the proof reader to deal
with punctuation and the study of psy-
chology belongs to the class room. Shake
speare is too great and too human to
be measured and explained by the purist
or the psychologist"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

there can be no peace until a
square deal from the umpire is guar
anteed. The Hague may cry peace,
but there will be no peace while I'M
just rulings are made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
Scary Men.

I'm m y said man last night,
"womei more courage and pres
ence OF emergencies than most
men. this conclusion by an
event pened this evening.
THE IN electric car blew out
with II ,yrotechnic display. The
men il n their seats and made a
rush or, while the women did
not eS least alarm The whole
affair n less than minute, and
it was oticlng the sheepish look
of Inc they returned on board.
ut scary men as these that
cause / theaters and trample on
wome illdren in their frenzy to
effect ,e. Instead of helping the
phys lker to a place of safety
or 81 courage and chivalry that
a mi ,cted to possess, these pol
troo of nothing but themselves
Mel voices of lions and the ac-
tion s, are they not monsters?
say a, and surely such is the
teri ght be applied to men who
talk at a flash from an electric
wir
I" .ence of this panicky and
scs htion among men is per-
pc e of danger to people who
att assemblies. Suppose fuse
We W out in the electric fittings
in id church or theater, the re-
su be almost as bad as il the
bu Il. Men should be taught to
st ground in the presence of
da n If it be real, but with the
m men today 1t is a save him
Sc n the very moment the least
tn lal happens.
'lu ely there are still exceptions
to Poi to this prevalent and ncreas-
In, mess. The locomotive engi-
ne pc of brave man who, seeing
tn and destruction certain to
70 aims at his post, shuts off
tn lpples the brakes and at the
sa his own life saves the lives
of h lgers These men who plunge
in ling building to rescue the
hi m ates offer up their own lives
in IT'S to save the lives of peo-
pl. xey often have not even the
gr. acknowledge the service. The
pt no grapples with the burglar
on to capture the murderer is a
br md we should show our ap-
of, courage by showing our con-
ter wardice."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

w. T. Stead is at present engaged
in controlling the affairs of three con-
tinents-Europe, America and Africa
with a glance or two at the islands
of the seas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Peary is required to spend his new
vacation at Or near the pole, and that
district is not very attractive, and its
bill of fare is not appetizing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Hartman has the nerve to run for
the presidency, but he has not enough
voters corralled or bought to elect
him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

New clews are needed in that
So, 100000 anti-Roosevelt conspiracy,
and they will undoubtedly be forth
coming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Missionaries may be needed in
Darkest Africa, but at present the call
from Darkest Pittsburg has the ear of
the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Chicago expects Busse to furnish a
better article of weather next week
than Dunno has been dishing out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

All the Who's Who's attended the
dedication of the Pittsburg institute
as Mr.. Carnegies guests.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Fairbanks has taken to the woods
on his farm, where he is enjoying this
spell of chilly weather.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The stand-patters should begin to
search the wall for handwriting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The weather is in danger of acquir
ing the brainstorm habit in chronic
form.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Thaw comes out of the trial optimis-
tic and calm. His sanity should be
marked 100 plus hereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The courts are getting behind Har-
riman and his determination to tell
nothing of Importance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The early bird caught the frost in
many states, but Alabama was not
one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The Office cat in the Chicago sub
treasury may not be as innocent as
he looks. He should be watched.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The weather is out of Joint and so
is politics, but things will come right
by'm-by.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

The Ananias club has not yet In
dorsed the movement for third term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Foraker is climbing into the Harri
man band wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

Snow shoyels in the north are serv
ing overtime.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
: lthern Prosperity.

IS good everywhere, so far
m" said Isaac May of New
epresents a great Wholesale
land from my own expert
,stify to the fact that in the
never better.
w York three weeks ago.
Tx came from every section,
" southern towns / find my
onally brisk. Merchants are
r and collections are good"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15

discreetly. The gener
spelling of the English
appeal to all educated /;
sons. The fool synta
has been abolished. ant
fool spelling should 6
as relieve, perceive, rec
is the sense of retainin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-15
Get Car Business,

no other sign of Birmlnx-
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Washington Bureau Age-Herald 142l
g street, N. W.
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No communication will be published
without it's authors name. Rejected
manuscript will not be returned unless
stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
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w. D. Lanier, C. L. stricknn and
w. NJ. Sutherlin are the only author
ized travelling representatives of The
Age-Herald in its circulation depart
ment.
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Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Queer Sulphur Mining.

Sulphur mining in Louisiana is ec
fected by driving a well down into
the earth to the deposit, melting the
sulphur by means of superheated
water, and then raising the liquid sui
phur to the surface with an air pump.
The temperature of the water en-
ployed is 335 degrees Fahrenheit The
sulphur obtained is 80 per cent pure.
and requires no refning-Technical
Literature.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
VIII Nurse Animals,

Women are going right ahead and
inventins occupations for themselves,
one of the newest being that of puppy
dog nurse. In Pimlico, England, a
training school has been established
where nurses will be trained to take
care of pet dogs and cats. The course
requires six months of hard study, and
1t ought to be an interesting one.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Ready to Reetlfx Error.

An Irish judge, among other Pc
'culiarities, had habit of begging par
don on every possible occasion. On
his circuit his favorite expression was
employed in singular manner. AT
the close of the assizes, as he was
about to leave his bench. the officer
OF the court reminded him that he
had not. yet passed sentence on one
OF the criminals, as he had intended.
Dear me" said his lordship. 81 really
beg his pardon-bring him in imme-
diately."
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Decide Ter Youreclf.

No greater evidence of weakness of
character can be shown than a con
tinual appeal to friends for advice
At times we all need the counsel of a
good friend; but constantly to ask for
it is like constantly borrowing. Learn
to decide small matters for yourself
and learn to decide quickly. Better
make mistake once in a while from
too hasty a decision than to form the
habit Of indecsion 1t is the first mile
stone on the road to failure.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Cost of English Paupers.

Some startling figures of ccmpari-
son have been made to show the great
cost of English paupers. The English
poor law foots up an expense of more
than s75,oo0,OOO a year, which is. as
great as the entire annual expenditure
of the kingdom of Holland, almost as
much as that of Australia and New
Zealand combined and equal to the
whole public expenditure of Denmark,
Greece and Norway.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Patriotisr1.

There is something peculiar in pa
triotism, or real love of country. One
can become so years old and, without
knowing it, have loved his fatherland
during all that time; that is, if one
has remained at home. The true ma
ture of spring is not appreciated until
winter is upon us, and the best May
songs are written by the fireside.
Love Of freedom is a prison flower,
and we do not learn the full value of
liberty until we are Imprisoned
Heinrich Eeine.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Moral Rect!tude at Golf.

One feels instinctively that the op-
ponent who has both the honesty and
the grace 70 confess his little golfing
peccadillo when it could have been so
easily hidden has shown not only that
the metal out OF which he has been
forged rings true and sound in point
of individual character but that the
game itself has acquired a sweeter
and nobler dignity-London Field
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
The Useful Snile-

Few women realize the value of a
smile. The smile that is useful is the
smile that is dangerous to man, the
smile that even fascinates women, the
smile that will coax the most severe.
that will soften tempers, that will Sc
cure favors here and service there,
and go twice as far as tip or a com
mand.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Beauty &C a lutu

Modern thought recognizes good
looks as a symbol of excellence with
in. Old-fashioned mothers considered
beauty dangerous gift. The mother
of to-day knows that ugHness is a
handicap, and she teaches her little
daughter to cultivate beauty in every
form-the beauty of cleanliness, of
charming manners, of unselfishness.
gratitude, thoughtfulness, bodily grace.
Lady of Fashion.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Worthy Advice.

II thou art rich, then show the
greatness of thy fortune, or what is
better, the greatness of thy soul. in
the meekness of thy conversation,
condescend to men of low estate. sup
port the distressed. and patronize the
neglected; be great.-Sterne.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Character WRITING,

Every right action and true thought
sets the seal of its beauty on person
and face; every wrong action and foul
thought its seal of distortion.--John
Ruskin.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Rouuh on Attorney.

To defend the prisoner, Georgia
colored man. the court had appointed
a young lawyer, but after the prisoner
No, Mister Jedge, | reckon not. De
las time got in de penitentiary | had
man dat looked lax him to defend
me. so des leave him out de case en-
gimme ten years!'
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Comparison the Secret of knowl.ag.

Unless a variety of opinions are laid
before us, we have no opportunity of
selection, but are bound OF necessity
to adopt the particular view which
may have been brought forward The
purity of gold cannot be ascertained
by single specimen; but when we
have carefully compared it with 9TH
ers. we are able to fix upon the finest
ore.-Herodotus.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
First Scotch Gold Coin.

The first gold coin struck for Scot
land was issued in the reign of David
H., 1921, and only three specimens
are known. 1t was known as a noble
and on the diverse is shown the king,
crown on head, standing in a galley.
In his right hand is a sword and in the
left shield bearing the Scotch arms.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
War and Peace

In my opinion there never was a
good war or a bad peace. What vast
additions to the conyeniences and
comforts of living might mankind
have acquired If the money spent on
wars had been employed in works of
public utility.-Benjamin Franklin.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
The Dcu.

Why any sane person should wish
to nurse any animal at meal times it
is difficult to see; and when that ami
NAL is dog, the matter fairly passes
comprehension With all his good
qualities, the friend of man has most
disgusting habit of cadging for food
whenever he sees it, and as table
able.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
To Win Success.

Entertain no thought Of defeat, mar
shall your forces, put them in charge
of those three invincible officers, Il
will Il can," and Il must" and you
need not fear but you will win glo-
rious victory and plant your standard
on the sun-kissed heights of success.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Fatioue and Character.

Just as fatigue lessons our ability to
withstand diseases-which attack the
physical man-so it lessons our ability
to withstand temptations, which at
tack the moral man. This is not be-
cause the temptations are more
numerous but because there is less
energy of resistance-World' Work.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Had No Assistant.

In answer to complaint made by
the town council of Cambonne, Eng
land, that the caretaker of the recrea-
tion ground had allowed the grass to
grow to an inconvenient height, that
officer replied that the donkey which
had formerly eaten the grass had
died of lockjaw and he had been un-
able to buy another one to take its
place.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Prosperous Vienna seaaars.

1t has been proved that no fewer
than $4,000 beggars are at present
making a better living in Vienna than
ordinary workmen. One notorious
family OF professional beggars recent
ly gave a grand ball and concert at
a local hotel.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Silver Dollars in New York.

Circulation of silver dollars is in.
creasing in New York city. By calcu-
lation it is estimated that where the
ordinary citizen received one in
month a year ago, he now receives
three. Restaurants and small shops
particularly have an increased number
of them.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
A Soulful Jest.

A silly-season savant comes forward
with the theory that the human soul
looks like an oyster. That ought to
show why SO many people get
"stewed"
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Formation Of Clouds.

The cloud formations known as
mares tails" and ''mackerel sky" are
invariably three miles high. The high
est clouds are ten miles high and
these are composed of minute parti.
cles of ice.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
True PhiIosophv.

Let us see that whenever we have
failed to be loving, we have also fail
ed to be wise; that whenever we have
been blind to our neighbors' interests,
we have also been blind to our own;
whenever we have hurt others, we
have hurt ourselves much more =
Ruskin.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Dresden China.

correspondent says that on in
quiring at Berkshire village the
postage on letter to Dresden. the
postmistress consulted the postal
guide, and at last handed it to him
with the remark that she could not
find Dresden. though she had looked
at all the places under the head of
China
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
UnIucky, Indeed!

Young Wife-I am unlucky! Yes
terday the beef was roasting beauti-
fully in the oven, and while l ran to
tell my husband about it, 1t burned"
-Meggendorfer Batter
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
Mercenarv Ean1ininifv.

1t is perhap1 primeval instinct of
womanhood to worship the success
which can be materialized; and only
a few of us are capable of appreciating
the worth of a genius which has no
equivalent result to show in pounds,
shillings and pence-Black and White.
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-10
The Best Part Of the City.

After all. the best part of any city
is the part that isn't in 1.-THE coun-
try roundabout where they think in
acres. not in square feet, and where
the grass is green under the trees.