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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
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Loves Labor Lost.
Death Roll OF a Year.

In the very first month of the year
Just ended Death took from this coun-
try President Harper of Chicago uni
versity; Marshall Field, Chicago's rich
est merchant, and Gen. Joseph
Wheeler, a veteran of the war. In
March, Susan b. Anthony, long re-
former and agitator, died at the age of
Sc years. In May, Carl Schurz, states
man and publicist, died, and in that
month passed away the worlds great
est playwright, Henrik Ibsen. Among
the eminent dead of June should be
mentioned Arthur Pue German, one of
the last of the old-time political lead
ers. Russell Sage, the possessor of a
swollen fortune, died in July, and he
took none of his fortune with him, and
Mrs. Sage is today perplexed with its
care and distribution. In october,
Adelaide Ristori, the tragedienne, died,
and Mrs. Jefferson Davis passed away
at the ripe age of so years. Later on
in the year General Shafter died, and
so did Mrs. Margaret Bottome, the
founder of the Kings Daughters.
The neurological record of the year
shows no remarkable changes. About
the usual number of the rich and the
famous died. while thousands and tens
of thousands who surpassed them in
~
lures went to their graves unknown to
the world, perhaps, but not unhonored
or unwept at home among those who
knew them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Pure Food.

Zone of the things that makes me feel
particularly glad this new year." said a
man who loves the good things in life,
sis the fact that henceforth we are 10
have pure food.
According to the laws passed in Con-
gress last year, the pure food bill comes
into effect on New Years, and that VIII
mean a new era in our civilization. But
the question arises In my mind about all
the old food stlll in existence. What is
to be done with it? If there is to be
pure food and no other, there must be a
good deal of what is already on the
shelves which ought to be sent back to
the manufacturers and replaced by fresh
II hope the law upon this question will
be strictly enforced, and that the adulter-
ated stuff which was offered year ago
shah be taken off the market. Very few
people are competent to judge of these
matters and the only protection to be had
is by the government vigorously prose-
cutting any violations of the law.
And while the food is being safe
guarded from adulteration, think it only
right that what we drink should be also
subject to inspection. Good beer and wine
and whisky are regarded as part of the
daily necessaries of people in certain sta
tions or conditions of life and. as such,
deserve, IL not as much, at least some
attention from a government that per-
mits their manufacture and SALE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Iron and Steel.

Eastern and western markets for foun-
dry iron are relatively quiet" says the
New York Sun iron market report while
the business that was accomplished ruled
at strong prices. The usual lnll in buy
ing, which conditions the last days of
the year, is general the country over.
Nearly all the important specifications
for foundry and steel making irons which
were in the markets at the beginning of
the week have been closed at the fun
prices named by furnaces. All selling
agencies report steady demands for small
tonnages of prompt iron. The railroads
are doing everything possible to trans
port pig iron from furnaces to consum-
ers slight improvement in the car sit
uation is noted by operators of eastern
furnaces. Next month will see large adj
ditions to the car and locomotive equip
ment of several railroads which serve
the southern iron making districts. Prices
for southern and northern and imported
pig iron are unchanged. For second half
requirements southern furnaces are sell
ing on the basis Of $40 TO $3.50 for foun-
dry No. 2, at Birmingham; northern foun-
dry No. 2 X, for second half, is at $23
" 4-o.OO at lui eRuoldtlOHo lOi SpOt
and prompt pig iron are nominal. Con-
sumers are glad to close contracts at
whatsoever is asked, as the famine is
acute. No sales for American account
were closed In yesterdays British pig iron
markets. AS the output of cars increases
on the lines that serve the iron producers
the domestic market for foreign iron will
decline.
1.-THE steel markets are the same from
day to day and month to month. Little
new business of importance is reported by
rail mills and locomotive and car build
ers. In these lines the bulk of the out
puts that can be made in 1907 are under
contract Not more than two car plants
are open for any large amount of addi-
tional business. The Pressed Steel Car
company and the American Car and Foun-
dry company are making new high rec
ords of outputs of freight cars which
are telling strongly in improving the car
shortage situation. Car makers say that
they are pushing machinery and men TO
the topmost capacity, and that they are
doing better than ever before In filling
specifications. Exporters of steel products
state that business Is increasing for wire
and wire product and light machinery.
Canadian, Mexican and South American
trade is unusually good for the end of the
year"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
TO BE CASHIER OF
BANK IN SHEFFIELD

1t will be a cause of regret to many to
learn that H. B. Urquhart cashier OF
the American Trust and Savings bank,
has severed his connection with that in
sttution and will leave birmingham to-
day. Mr.. Urquhart has accepted the po-
sition of cashier of the Sheffield National
bank and will commence his duties there
Immediately
Few men in financial circles in this
city have made more friends and his
experience in the banking business, in
which he has been engaged for the last
twenty-five years, has brought him in
contact with almost every business man
in the district. Like all successful men,
he learned his calling thoroughly, hav-
ing served In every capacity from that
of runner for the banking house of t. j.
Hudgens G. Co., when Birmingham was
cashier in one of the foremost banking
concerns in the state of Alabama.
Mr.. Urquhart was at one time con-
nected with the First National bank of
Birmingham as paying teller, and when
Joseph F. Johnston organized the Ala
bama National he apl@nted Mr. Urqu-
hart assistant cashier. When the Ameri-
can Trust bought out the Alabama Ma
tiona1 bank, Mr.. Urquhart was made
cashier, which position he has held ever
since.
The directors of the American Trust
and Savings bank will meet on January
and choose Mr. Urquhart's successor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
OLD YEARS DEATH
WAS SADLY WATCHED

Major and Mrs. j. NJ. Berriman of Abe
Salvation army conducted a very inter
esting series of services last night at the
Salvation army hall on Second avenue
The members of the Salvation army be-
leve In making the most of the old year
and of trying to do all the good they
can. Two inside meetings and two OPEN
air services were attended by good
crowds.
Mrs. Major Berriman delivered an APP
propriate lecture at the first service and
at the close of the meeting two men
came forward and asked to be prayed for,
being DESTROYS of leading better life.
Mrs. Berrlman spoke on "Opportuni-
ties" knowing that all have many chanc-
es of doing good during the past years
but many have let them slip by I'M
Needed she urged the congregation TO
grasp the opportunities that presented
themselves during the new year and try
and do as much good as possible 10
their fellow creatures and serve God to
the best of their ability.
The watchnight service commenced at
II d. m. and was conducted by Major
j. NJ. hartman. While others were out
celebrating the coming New year the
members of the Salvation army were en-
loving a good and profitable service.
Major Berriman urged all present to
consecrate themselves to God for the New
Year so that their lives may be happier
and brighter The service closed at
1915 with great rejoicing on the part OF
all present.
Adiutant and Mrs Harrison and the
members of the local corps have planned
a Christmas tree and entertainment Tor
the poor mothers and children OF BIZ
mingham to be given at the Army nan
tonight at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01

(mostly negroes) TO gain control by
the weight of numbers.
Perhaps the most important event at
home of the year was the passage of
the rate bill, which looks to broader
and more drastic supervision of rail
roads by the federal government. This
bill, together with the investigation of
trusts and monopolies, and the subse-
quent prosecution of them, rendered
the year one which the corporations
will long remember. President Roose-
welt stood behind the federal investiga-
tions, and the state of New York pro
NOTED the Investigations of the big life
insurance companies. 1t was from first
to last an antitrust year. The
slaughter-house disclosures were fol-
lowed by the passage of pure-food
law, which goes into operation today
Much good is expected to come from 1t.
The elections of the year were slight.
ly favorable to the democrats, and they
would have been very significant If
President Roosevelt had not appropri-
ated many democratic policies. His
popularity prevented political land
slide
The steady progress of Japan; the
reconstruction on Japanese lines OF
China, and the separation of church
and state in France, were each and all
prominent in the affairs of the old
year. So. too, was the disaster by
earthquakes and fires in San Francisco.
The year was one of peace and pros
perity in general. 1t was not epochal
in any respect, but it will stand in his
tory as one of the worlds quiet years
in which human prosperity and con-
tentment were finely maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
The Southern Railway.

The Southern Railway company is pur-
suing the right course in reducing the
mileage of its divisions and giving super
intendents charge of only so much trans
portation as they can handle thorough
ly," said a retired railroad official.
THE old divisions have been divided
up and now there are twenty-seven dfyi-
sion superintendent as against sixteen
short time ago Years ago supeIin-
tendent could easily manage a division of
400 miles, but traffic has increased at an
enormous rate. and the work of handling
this heavy business that a reorganization
became necessary. In the great freight
centers like Knoxville and Birmingham. a
division superintendent will have only
about 200 miles to look after. predict that
an Improvement in the Southerns trans
portation department will result very
SOON
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
The Late Samuel Spencer.

Resolutions adopted December 3, by
Alabama great southern division 1885,
brotherhood Locomotive Engineers, on
the death of Samuel Spencer, president
of the Southern Railway System.
Whereas, the sickle of the Almighty is
continually at work in our midst and
in its broad unerring sweep has cut down
one of our highest and most esteemed
OFFICIALS and beloved friend and bene-
factor.
Whereas. II is hard for us to realize
that he is not with us any more, yet we
are COM led 10 bow our heads in
humble submission, and say THY Will
Be Done"
1--WE will not say. We cannot say,
That he is dead, he is just away
And. whereas, he is not here his desk,
his chair, the papers thereon we see his
signature and the very atmosphere Oh
the surroundings echo the memory OF
Samuel Spencer.
And, whereas, desolation becomes less
desolate when memory sooths our sorrow
with his smiles, his CHEEKY words, his
every look and act. For to be good Is
to be great, and all will agree. MS
goodness knew no bounds, ana that ne
won the admiration. love and high esteem
of all by his courteousness OF manner,
his soft and tender heart, Tor no one
could find a better friend, nor safer ad-
wiser in trouble A mind so constituted
a. 10 forgive an offense were a pleasure
Not a perfect man. but just man, and
one who strove for the ideal OF man
hood in all of his relations with his
fellows. One of whom we can say with
truth. 1t is we'll that he lived. Like
tree cut down in the fuliness OF its bios
SONS. casting a sweet death fragrance to
each passer by, so he fell, and we his
sorrowing friends with throbbing hearts
falter. why should this be?
Therefore, Be it resolved that we cog
nize in the death of our late President
Samuel Spencer, the loss of friend and
worthy official, and while his chosen ea-
reer has closed, the wisdom and virtues
that characterized the man as well as an
official will live to stimulate men to a
sense of duty as long as memory serves
them
Re II further resolved, That we extend
our heartfelt sympathy to his sorrowing
relatives.
Re 1t further resolved, That we present
a conv of these resolutions to his family
and that they be published in the daily
papers in the city. also in the Journal Of
the brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
GERS. published at Cleveland Ohio.
Committee,
j. A. KAISER.
h. j. MURPHY,
H. w. ELLIOTT.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
It's never too late TO kiss a pretty girl
good night once again.
A woman always likes to see her hus-
bands name In the paper, unless it's a
divorce.
1t has to be a mighty cold day to make
a girl cover up her neck If it's the
prettiest thing about her.
A surprising thing about financial judy
ment Is how much worse 1t can do for
a man than plain gambling.
1t seems awful extravaganza to wom-
an for her husband TO stick TO smoking
swear-off when he gets box Of cigars
for a Christmas present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Orderly City.

"While the large number of men WHO
eat after midnight at the all-night resis1l-
rants would indicate the metropolitan
character of Birmingham, the streets OF
this city, surging with humanity during
the day and evening, are remarkably
quiet after 1880 o'clock" said man
about town.
During the holidays the crowds are
out later, but even after the new year
was ushered in by the blowing of whis-
ties, the streets were soon quiet, AS
rule the policeman finds his lot a lone
some one before the midnight hour. Biz
mingham has a bad record in homicides,
but Judging from appearances it is very
orderly, even in the saloon district, day
and night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
AFTER ALEcTuRE ON MOORE.

BY Oliver Wendell Holmes
Shine soft, We trembling tears Of light
That strew the mourning skies:
flushed in the silent dews of night
The harp of Erin lies.
past,
OF poets, saint and kings
Her echoes only hear the last
That swept those golden strings.
Flingo'er his mound, We star-lit bowers,
The balmiest wreaths We wear.
Whose breath has lent your earth-boru
flowers
Heavens own ambrosial air.
Breathe, bird of night, thy softest tone,
BY shadowy grove and ri1l;
Thy song will soothe us while we own
That his was sweeter still.
Stay. plying Time, thy foot for him
Who gave thee swifter wings,
Nor let thine envious shadow dim
The light his glory filings.
If in his cheek unholy blood
Burned for one youthful hour,
Twas but the flushing of the bud
That blooms a milk-white flower
Take him, kind mother, to thy breast,
Who loved thy smiles so well,
And spread thy mantle Ger his rest
OF rose and asphodel.
The bark has sailed the midnight sea-
The sea without a shore.
That waved Its parting sign TO thee
"A health TO thee, Tom Moore,''
And thine long lingering on the strand,
Its bright-hued streamers furled
Was loosed by age, with trembling hand,
To seek the silent world.
Not silent, no. the radiant stars
Still singing as they shine.
Unheard through earths imprisonins
bars,
Have voices sweet as thine.
Wake, then, in happier realms above
The songs of bygone years,
TIL angels learn those airs OF love
That ravished mortal earsl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
UNKNOWN han DEAD
IN HIS OWN ROOM

Greenville December 31.-(Special)-A
man whose identity is entirely unknown.
was found dead this morning at board
ing house kept by Mrs. J. A. Smith.
| He came to Greenville from Flomaton.
| Friday. and rented room from Mrs.
Smith and prepared his own meals. He
told her he sold insect and bug powders
and that ne had been canvasslng in
Texas, but gave no name. He was about
fifty years of age.
This morning at seven o'clock he was
found dead in his room partly lying on
the foot of the bed. He was dressed,
and had evidently been walking about.
as his shoe soles were damp. A physi-
clan was called who pronounced 1t his
opinion that the mans death was the
result of apoplexy. There was not a
scrap of writing about him to tell his
name or home.
News was received here this morning
Of the death by suicide of George Hicks,
near Georgiana yesterday. His mind had
been impaired several months, his con-
dtion growing worse until his wife
feared trouble and had hidden his gun.
He had secured a pistol, how is not
known. and ended his life by shooting his
head. He leaves wife and three chill
dren.
j. w Routen has resigned his position
as deputy sheriff. and will go to Lowndes
county to live, having accepted position
there
The Christmas holidays have marked
number of pleasant socials, parties,
dinings and reunions prominent among
them being the annual party which Mrs.
w. ]. Beeland gives every year at this
time to the young men composing her
Sunday school class Mr.. and Mrs. Bee
land were assisted In the entertainment
of their guests by Misses Ella Frazer.
Annie Laurie Beeland Erma Ellis and
Mary Frazer and Mrs. Ida knight. The
double parlors were decorated in q
scheme of white and green, the hall and
library in red carnations and mystletoe.
Each young man was privileged to
bring a lady friend, which made the
evening more enjoyable. Pleasing feat
ures were introduced for their pleasure,
among which were readings by Mrs.
Beeland and Miss Frazer
Elegant refreshments daintily served,
completed the evening, which to all was
one of the most enjoyable of the sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright will leave this
week for River Falls to reside, fact
much regretted by all. They are excellent
people and highly esteemed, and will be
an acquisition to whatever community
they reside in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Japs Nav Be Deported.

San Francisco, December 31.-Acting un-
der orders from Washington, Secret Agent
Moffatt is engaged in an investigation of
the so-oalled Japanese socialistic organ
izs ton, whose organ is the Revolution"
published at Berkeley Commissioner of
immigration North is also giving his at
tention to the matter. 1t is stated that
according to the definition of the immigra-
ton law the Japanese of Berkeley, who
issued the paper containing yelled threat
against the President, are anarchists, and
as such are subject to deportation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Business and Production.

Bradstreet's shows that 1906 was a
very remarkable year in this country,
commercially speaking. All old rec
ords were retired, and new ones were
set up. despite the drawbacks of the
year, which were felt in considerable
force. The disaster in San Francisco,
radical legislation in both state and
nation, car shortages and frequent
strikes, and later on tight money put a
strain on business, but still the general
business of the year was unparalleled.
Chiefly on account of the corn yield
the production of cereals was the
largest ever known, and this led
straight on to great industrial outputs.
In word, the business of the country
outren its facilities for handling 1t, par
tirllarly in the way of transportation.
The railroads and the mines and the
mills could not fill the orders that
came to them unsolicited. The tre-
mendous business of the year was
crowned by an unprecedented holiday
trade, and it went out in blaze of
business glory
Increases appear in all branches of
trade and industry-in bank clearings,
in exports and imports. in railway
earnings, in circulation, in stock sales,
in pig iron output, in steel rail produc
ton, and in immigration. These in
creases range from 10 TO - per cent,
and this is probably an index of the
general increase in business.
ness at the end of the year naturally
leads to solicitude as to the state of
business this year. Will it exceed that
of 1906? 1.-THE outlook" says Brad
streets, for the new year is very
favorable. Probably never before was
the volume of business booked so large.
From three to nine months orders
ahead are reported by manufacturers,
and wholesalers and jobbers have been
active as never before on spring bust
ness. Perhaps the heaviest future bust
ness done in any line has been that
booked in iron and steel in all their
forms. And what is true of this gem
orally regarded barometer of trade is
also largely the case in cotton goods OF
all kinds. In addition, wooden dress
goods, hosiery and knit fabrics, linens,
to smaller extent silk, and copper,
hardware rubber goods, lumber, farm
machinery, and long list of other
products are in excellent demand.
"Far from affecting future trade, the
high level of all prices seems to stimu-
fate operations and close analogy to
mast experience in stock markets is af-
forded in the active buying at advanc-
lne prices now witnessed. All sections
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
NIAGARA Falls.

81 have a liking for the moving picture
shows" said a prominent citizen last
night, but the best thing l have yet
seen in the moving picture line is Niagara
Falls, now attracting attention at the
Majestic theatre / have seen the real
Niagara and this moving picture of the
great falls is almost as good as nature.
Every man. woman and child in Biz
minngham who have never had the OPP
portunity of going to Niagara should try
to visit the Majestic this week. The scene
is we'll worth the price of admission
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Fitch Plantation Sold.

vincent, December S1.-(Special 1.-The
Fitch plantation where the A. b. & A.
railroad crosses the Central of Georgia.
was sold today for the purpose of division
among heirs to the estate, and was
bought by Cecil Brown and w. b. Brown,
and these gentlemen will proceed to build
up town atfthis crossing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
swiII Paw pepositors In Fun.

Shreveport. December a.-Former Pres
ident A. H. Leonard of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank and Trust company to-
day announced that the payment of all
money due depositors in full will be made
on Monday. January n. The bank went
into liquidation in April with deposits OF
$3.50 900 and the funds for final settlement
were provided by the officers Of the
hank.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Joseph saks Host to Employees.

Admission, December 3l.-(Special Yes
terday afternoon Joseph Saks was host at
his hosptable home to his employees in
this city and Gadsden. Those from Gads-
den are: NJ w. Moore, w. 5. Small, AL
ston l.. Greene. q. +. Harrison and Abe
Saks The Admission guests We're: j. Ross
Greene, b. G. Waldrop, h. b. Strickland.
j. A. Orr, j. ID. Grass, G. w. Sproull,
]. r. Williams and Mrs. Emma Patti