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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
REFLECTIONS OF A RAcHeIoR

From the New York Press
Most people think they would be rich
II they had been born with different col
ored hair
IT seems as If bathrooms would be freez-
ing II they were right in the middle of
the furnace.
A mans wife is mighty proud of him
for having so much brains that he can
not understand her.
Riches may not bring their possessors
happiness. but they seem TO get along
comfortably without even sympathy.
If there were marked-down bargain
rates in doctors charges. would women
want the whole family sick SO as to get
the benefit of them?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

, seeking investment right here and they
want men who can handle their inyest-
ments from the practical end.
Therefore I would say the opportunity
of the young man of practical turn and
practical education is greater today than
ever in the history of this country. The
young man of practical knowledge and
application was never in more demand.
In the Birmingham district there can
be Carnegies in a few years. And
schwabs? Why not score Of them? He
was put in his place because he was prac-
teal as a steel-maker and worked up to
1t on a small salary.
When he got his money and became rich
he became a Spectator and gambler and
all other sorts Of a fellow. And of Cory?
We have all read the story of his rise.
his wealth, his antics, and his fall In the
respect of the world. however much might
be his finances.
In the Birmingham district today there
is all the opportunity and more than there
has been in the Pittsburg district. We are
merely upon the mountain, viewing the
peeping sunrise of the illumination which
is to envelop this district, and but few Of
us realize the superb industrial glory
which, like the sunshine of a winters
day, we should reach out and hug unto
ourselves in great arms-full, so to speak,
and then winnow, ourselves, each the
wheat from the chaff, that which we
should have and nurture for ourselves.
There is full opportunity for every one.
Each who looks to his own, and to his
homeland his town is his homeland to
make Birmingham the great town of the
south, and, with it all, to make it the
best and most perfect home town in the
world, is the best citizen of the best town
known to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
THE SlLOUETTE.

The Silhouette is a monthly magazine
published by the pupils of the Demop-
oils High school. The December num-
Der, which was kindly sent to The Age
Herald, is highly creditable to the young
people who are responsible for its ap-
pearanee each month. 1t compares favor
ably with the publications of many south
ern colleges. The staff of the Silhouette
is as follows:
Marguerite Leder and Nettie Floyd, edi-
tors in chief Marlande Monnier, alumni
editor: Sallie Knox, exchange editor; Enl-
mic PEBBLES and Fortescue Whitfield. local
editors and George Taylor and Fannie
Feibleman, business managers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
Williams for Birmingham.

Il received a letter from my old friend,
John Sharp Williams, in which he said
that in the event that Memphis could not
secure the new sub-treasury he would
use his influence in favor of Birming-
ham," said Colonel Kennard "Brming-
hams chances for winning the prize looks
bright and Mr.. Williams attitude
strengthens my belief that the sub-treas-
ury will be established here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
Eavors the LEGISLATION.

Il am heartily in favor of the Plaza
advocated by Representatiye-elect ]. C..
King Of Jefferson county to put all county
officers on a salary and to abolish the
present fee system by which many of
the county officials in the state are paid
for their services said Kinds Peevy,
campaign manager for Col. e. L. Higdon,
candidate for sheriff in the recent cleo
tons
II have not had an opportunity to read
Mr.. Kings bill. but I am heartily in
favor of the general principle involved,
and believe that the adoption of his meas
ure by the coming legislature would in
sure a much needed reform in this state
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

LET ME DOWN EASY.
Mister Trouble, don't be hard on me;
Just quietly pass me by.
l can't love you a little bit,
No matter how l try.
Don't break in on my modest plans
To lead life of ease.
Let me down easy, Trouble
Let me down easy, please!
Don't ever come to our house
Till you're invited there;
Don't hang around to worry me-
And drive me to despair.
Ignore me quite, and snub me, too,
| beg you on my knees.
Let me down easy, Trouble
Let me down easy, please!
| haven't much of this worlds goods
My road is hard to go;
| never was a wicked chap
| will be better, so
Cut all your visits very short
Come lightly as the breeze.
Let me down easy, Trouble
Let me down easy, please!
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
About Persons.

]. NJ Barr, former president of the
Seaboard and now president and treasurer
of the Woodstock Iron and Coal corpora
ton is in the city. He is here in connec-
ton with the reorganization of the Wood
stock company and will remain here sew
eral days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The interstate commerce commits
sion is investigating the block system,
and the hope is that its investigation
will not be unduly checked or in any
manner misdirected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Ohio preachers who tried editing a
daily paper probably made it hot for
the composing room devil.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Intellect is not in the same class
with good horse sense when it comes
to getting through this life with the
least amount of friction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The President makers in all the
states are closely watching Charles
Evans Hughes, governor of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

President Roosevelt had some
trouble in explaining why he failed to
get that turkey, but the matter has
been settled now.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The old-time custom of lagniappe,
or the giving of presents to customers
in Christmas time, has been dropped
even in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Our army in the Philippines is to be
equipped with larger pistols in order
that by the end of the wear there may
be more good Filipinos.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

J. d. Rockefeller says everybody
should save something for rainy day,
but he forgot to say that he should not
get that something by crushing compe-
tition and by squeezing his fellow men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Mr.. Rockefeller is simply striving to
go university has acquired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Every farmer up north is expected
to have his own still, and denatured
alcohol may yet outrank the moon
shine" of our home stills.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Lawmaking has been resumed al
Washington, and it will so on contin-
uously until March 4.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The abolition of the railway pass is
saving lives from the deadly applica-
tons of the block system.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

January came in like a lamb, and it
may go out in manner to vindicate
its time honored reputation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Nobody seems to know whether Sec
rotary Taft wears the heavy weight
kind in winter or not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Richmond, Va, prefers women teach
ers who are married. thus crossing the
practice of other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

John D. Rockefeller is one of the
most cheerful horrible examples at
present before the public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

A Kansas City judge says that there
are too many divorces. The crop will
soon figure along with corn and wheat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Raisuli may yet veto the Algeciras
convention. He is still In the running
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
LOBSTER SALAD.

l stood upon an island in a stormy, toss
ing sea;
The clouds began to roll up, thick and
black.
The waves were swelling mountain high
and growing angriy-
The island was little one, alack!
The storm increased in fury as troop OF
monster whales
Came riding on the summit of the wave,
Leviathans that grinned at me and dashed
their mighty tails,
Like monarchs of the jungle when they
rave.
They Topped upon the island, bent on eat
Ing me alive
My courage, too was sinking gradually
1t seemed a useless matter then to any
further strive
A most distressing end awaited me-
Il woke a while, and rolled while, and
then | dreamed again.)
The vision changed. 1 stood upon lofty
precipice;
The jagged rocks were frowning far be-
low.
Said |: mo mortal ever saw a dizzy
height like this
Twas higher than the Matterhorn, !
know.
Then suddenly / heard a noise-twas
coming in my rear,
And, wheeling like a flash, l looked be-
hind.
A bitter, lifelong enemy of mine was
drawing near,
His facial expression most unlind.
He grappled with me then and there, we
staggered to the brink
Oh, horrors then We both began to fall
A hundred thousand feet, 1 guess, l felt
my body sink,
And then there came darkness over
all.
q woke a while and rolled awhile. and
then l dreamed again.)
Twas on a burning desert of the wild and
woolly west,
With not a drop of water to be found;
The sun was hot upon me, and by heat L
was opprest,
AS, faintingly, 1 lay upon the ground.
My lungs were painting for breeze, my
tongue was parched with thirst;
| was a thousand miles from anywhere.
I feared my spinning, aching head would
most assuredly burst,
And groaned aloud to voice my great de-
spair.
Across the waste of cleaning sand l saw
an army come
OF rattlesnakes, all making straight Tor
me.
couldn't move an inch, altho' l heard
their rattles hum.
And prayed that death might end my
misery.
| woke a while, and rolled while, and
fell asleep no more.
A late repast had turned the trick-these
Nightmares are bore.
In 1906 Indiana had 1888 accidental
deaths. probably 1850 of them poets who
were thrown by Pegasus.
HIS PLACE.
This is the strong mans day
Observe the BILL
He's doing heavy lifting stunts
In vaudeville.
The pure food detective will get you il
YOU don't watch out
You would think that Anthony Com
stock is dead to see the way he is not
making any noise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Governor Hughes also says there
should be a recount of the New York
mayoralty vote.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Governor Hughes is starting well,
disregarding as he does at every step
political bosses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The Hearst attorney general in New
York state will undoubtedly ascertain
how the voters voted in New York
city's last municipal election. The big
party machines alike conspired to pre-
vent a recount
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The Daily American appeared yes
terday morning as a new adjunct to
the Greater Birmingham. 1t was well
done for the initial number, and The
Age Herald wishes it success. Evans,
Burney and Ryall are of old Age
Herald training; and Hornady has had
valuable experience on the News.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Mayor McClellan's political future is
locked up in recount of those ballots.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The Hughes whiskers may become
national and fashionable in 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Mr.. Carnegie and Mr.. Rockefeller
gave back $2O,OOO,O0O to the people OF
the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Railroad clerks who formerly made
out passes don't have to work so hard
now.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

z ONE Of US are born natural opti-
~ mists. though there might be
much in life to make us pessi-
mists.
But, not 10 discuss the why's and where
fores, 1t is a pleasure. indeed, to hear the
optimst tell us what our future is to be.
1 actually heard man of money only
Friday evening say that John w. Gates
predictions of the future of the Birming
ham district were so conservative as to
be seasoned with the navorings of the
pessimist
"old Bob Jemison and Young Wood
ward, and Harding and Hassinger, and
"Governor-to-bee Gray, and Tutwiler and
others who have done something and done
it well, happened to gather around, in
formally, man who has incidentally put
million or SO dollars into this district
10 see what it will earn for him.
They didn't tell him anything about
what he had, but each told him the little
story of his individual success. AS each
story was told, modestly in most in
stances; delicately in some; the man of
money, and, I may say, of nerve, smiled,
and seemed much pleased. Then, when
the birmingham story was told, and we
had all had our say, in monosyllables or
polysyllables, as we might happened to
have talked, he asked that he might have
few hundred words.
L couldn't quote him, but he began with
the cotton crop of the south; its value;
with the productive capacity of section
which has the greatest climate for the
creation of crops in the world. Then he
talked about the ore, and the coal, and
the lime rock, and the practical opportu-
mites lie talked of pig iron, and what
was being done with it, of the tons con-
verted into steel, that had been used in
the subway in New York; the tons in
the buildings of the country; in the rails,
the cars, the ships; and what was to be
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

The lemon is the most talked about
fruit of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Quinine is inexpensive because it
was stricken out of the Dingley rob-
berry scheme.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Governor Hughes is growing faster
in our political world than any other
man In it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
PRESS POINTS

Memphis Commercial-Appeal: The gold.
en- rule city of Toledo had drink bill OF
nearly $2,O0O,OO0 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
FIVE DAYS BEHIND.

All hail the glad New Year!' said one
Who always shows up late.
The populace assaulted him
And left him to his fate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

# HERE was a time when ones ap-
w pendix was a terrible thing. 1t
was referred to in whispers, and
the idea of a divorce from it blanched the
cheeks of bold men. Nowadays science
speaks of it in contemporary, fiippantly.
Just the other day a learned doctor said
that the appendix was a mere bagatelle,
and no longer than week ago boy who
went ON an errand to a hospital remained
to have his appendix taken out before
hurrying back to work. Appendixes-or
appendices, if you are stskler-have be-
come jest. They are banded about and
treated cavalierly. Thus does familiarity
breed contempt and science enlighten the
world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

more remembrance than a neglected
grave, or rather it is just and appro-
pirate on the part of those who are
living in peaceful Alabama to recall
the man who stroye to win for them
their great heritage of today. 1t is
plain that General Coffee was one Of
the heroes of Alabama's early days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Panlcs that are predicted never
come, Mr.. Fish.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
Aest1>,1zs~

MANI" asked sympathetic bystander.
Are you crying because your mother is
sick at home and there is no money to
buy food?''
Nav" answered the boy. "A big duffer
took my cigar
George NJ. Cohan has great chance to
write a musical piece showing why he
and his wife fail to agree.
The little toy cannon brought by Santa
Claus is as busy as a bee, taking off lit
tie boys.
A woman in Chattanooga has a lemon
twelve inches in circumference and
weighing a pound and half. Quipsters,
do your worst!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Atlanta Constitution: 1t is said the
Kansas jails are full. This may cause
Kansas to take a sober view of the stu
alton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Memphis News-Scimitar: Perhaps, after
all, the European nations want Japan
suppressed and are trying to egg us on
to do the trick for them. But we are
not chestnut pullers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06
LET ME DOWN EASY.

Even the dogs in Boston are stuck up,
SO we are told.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Natchez Democrat and Courier: When
a person conceives the idea that small
town is OF as much Importance as
metropolitan city. then he is entitled to
one of the d. Phool medals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. post
office as second-class matter under act
OF Congress March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Daily and Sunday Herald. $500
Daily and Sunday, per month";. 20
Sunday Age Herald, per annum. zoo
weekly Age-Herald, per annum. Luz
Subscriptions payable in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

A ragged urchin stood on corner weep
ing freely. What is the matter. little
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

BACK AGAIN.
The masher is
A puny beast;
OF living things
He is the least.
His brain entire,
Methinks, must be
No larger than
The smallest pea.
A nuisance he
No doubt of that.
What shall we do?
The answers pat.
One REMEDY
Has not been tried
Destroy him with
A germicide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

W. D. Lanier and A J. Eaton, Jr., are
the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives of The Age-Herald In its
circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-06

Washington Bureau Accelerate 142l
G street. N. W.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-03

family sits at the board.
Roosevelt hospitality will be re-
nowped while the social annals of the
white house are kept. Most executives
have been satisfied with the state
banquets and receptions, which tradi-
ton has made an obligation. Mr.
Mckinley gave only four large dinners
in the four years of his regime in ad-
dition to the official functions.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt
give scores OF dinner parties, on an
average of three week, TO companies
varying from eighteen to thirty guests
Mrs. Roosevelt, besides her weekly
receptions and the state receptions,
has given this winter about twelve
semiofficial entertainments, musicales,
afternoon and evening levees, at each
of which nearly 500 people have been
presented to the mistress of the
white house under the most pleasant
auspices
At the evening fetes supper is
served, and,delightful collations in the
afternoon.
Thirty servants compose the white
house staff. but only six may be called
personal Tetainers
TWO years ago a French maid was
added to the list of attendants, but
she divides her time between Mrs.
ala Miss Roosevelt She is a skilful
.hairdresser and an artist with the
small small accessories of the toilet.
Mrs. Roosevelt is a famous needle
woman, and she delights in sewing
While she chats with the cabinet
woman she embroiders or works on
lace or household linen. This spring
she has finished an exquisite piece
of renaissance lace for Miss Ethel's
gown at the closing exercises of her
school. She has several berthas of
her own making. and has given each
of her four boys sweater which she
knit at odd times, a few winters ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-03
MRS ROOSEVELT AS HOSTESS.
High Social Mark Set in the White
House by the Presidents Wife.

High Social Mark Set in the White
House by the Presidents Wife.
On Tuesday Mrs. Roosevelt spends
the morning with the wives of the
cabinet officers. a, pleasant little re-
union which is held on the second
floor of the mansion in the big sunny
corridor says the Philadelphia North
American. This boudoir cabinet has
been the cause of much merriment
the country over, but it's members
say that its functions have never
been properly understood.
H. is not compulsory to attend these
councils, for the utmost informality
obtains. High etiquette, presidents
and prestige. all those specters which
haunt the Washington hostess. do not
monopolize all the chat.
! The ladies' exchange anecdotes
about their children. or when they
have no children, or they have grown
to an age when their brilllancy is
taken as matter of course, they tell of
their neighbors little ones, or their
grandchildren or their small nieces
and nephews
( The cabinet hostesses exchange
cooking receipts and one of the best
I vegetable salads which have adorned
lcnche IN tables this spring was told
at a boudoir council and promptly
! passed along the line Of homekeep-
ers III the high official set.
/ They talk about their gowns and
/ it is quite the thing that when cab
met woman gets an unusually fine new
gown to bring sample TO the meet
( ing and to talk over modistes and mil
liners and all those topics which
women love to discuss whether they
be wives Of kings or presidents or
cabinet ministers.
| During the season Mrs. Roosevelt
receives every Friday afternoon from
3 to 6. All the smart world the OF
fetal world and those who may not
claim a place in either category, blt
who may receive cards to the private
entertainments. are expected TO call
at least twice during the official sea
son.
Luncheon al the white house is con
tingent on many things, but dinner is
served at O'Clock, whether a state
banquet is scheduled or the presi
dentia family sits down alone.
Mrs Roosevelt has tried for several
years to serve dinner at z, but the
charge was not favorably received. so
the old order continues.
Luncheon Is a movable feast in
every way, and like most of the
Roosevelt meals, it is generally shared
by many unexpected guests. The chef
has standing orders TO be ready for
at least twelve more than the morning
schedule. and even then Mrs. Roose-
welt sometimes shares the anxiety
of all wives whose husbands are given
TO sudden hospitality.
All the meals are served in the state
dining room, with much ceremony.
The magnificent colonial china is set
forth, if only one member Of the