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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

to hear Harold Bauer play Beethoven's Sonata Appassionata on d Mason x Ham, lin Grand Piano. l was so impressed with the noble tone and exquisite singing quail ity of the instrument that though preju- diced in favor of another piano l resolved 10 investigate the merits of the Mason x IIamlin before purchasing a Grand Piano for my own use. Since I came to Bir- mingham nearly two years ago 1 have had many opportunities to test the piano and to compare it with other instruments. 1 found 1t the most expensive, but in breadth and beauty of tone-quality, in sympathetic response to every touch of the performer. in the evenness and ease of it's action, 1t surpassed any piano l had ever tried.
 If is a source of constant inspiration, and l never touch my own instrument but that I am delighted anew with the won derful sustaining power of it's tone, its beautifully smooth and even action, It's thoroughly satisfying artistic qualities. l think it is, without exception, the finest piano made Sincerely,
 MARY F. YOUNG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
Canary Came Back.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 It is usual for the sympathetic to pity the canary living its life in a gilded cage, but there is u man up town who main tains he Is sympathetic, too. who declares his canary is never so comfortable or so much at home as in it's cage
 He always believed. however, that his bird needed a little more wing exercise than was possible in the cage, so he has been in the habit of opening the cage door for the pet to take run" around the room. After the bird became accus- toned to this, the possessor of the warbler it would be a splendid idea to give his bird some real fresh air, the Kind the birds are believed to fancy
 With this idea in view ith as been his habit to take his eird in it's cage out 70 the park about once a week, and there allow the pet to fly about the trees in freedom for awhile, When the fancier decided 1t time to return home he called ms pet, who obediently came down from the trees and entered the cage
 on one occasion while the bird was living about and warbling in the trees in the park, 1t was frightened by some in- truder or some incident which escaped the observation of It's owner, and flew away. The owner whistled for his pet In vain. and had to carry home an empty
 asS' ili9 wire was VlSlDly affected, and atter upbraiding him for his careessness, turned to him sharply, saying:
 hou Just go out to the park and bring DicKe back"
 Any other person would have looked upon this as grim joke, but Dickie's owner appeared to think 1t the voice of wisdom However he could not go to the park the following day. but the day after he took the empty cage to his ac- customed spot. and opening the cage door called to the truant In a few min utes the missing canary looking some what the worse for his escapade, flew pack to the open cage, and was in tri- umph taken home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
KA|SER'S INTEREST IN WORKS OF ART Subject of Book By Professor
 Reese, Art Critic SOME ORIGINAL SKETCHES The Emperor's Versatility Is Shown In the Wide Range of Work Treated In the Book-Good-
 Looking Girls.
BY MALCOLM CLARKE,

Special Cable to the Age Herald Copy
 right, 1907, by w. R. Hearst.
 Berlin, June 22.-The kaisers interest in art is the subject of a sumptuous work about to be published, edited by the we'll known art critic, Professor Reese The book deals with all that the Emperor has done in the cause of art, and the illustrations will include forty-siX reproductions of the Kaisers original sketches.
 The Emperor's versatility Is shown in the wide range of subjects treated in the volume. Architecture, sculpture, paint ing and scenic art have all come under the Kaisers critical eye The book tells the part His Majesty has taken in the building of the Berlin Cathedral and other churches, in the planning of museums. in the decoration of streets and squares with statues and monuments, in scene- painting for the royal theatres, in land scape gardening, etc.
 The views of the Kaiser on various art subjects are given In extracts from his public speeches and his conversations with professional artists; also in his mar ginal notes In books and newspapers.
 The Kaiser's own sketches are all un- finished, and are of many subjects. some giving his ideas for monuments, theatri- cal scenery, etc. The editor of the book gives the Kaiser credit for an extraor- dinary knowledge of the technique of art and remarkable skill in drawing.
 One of the kaiser's fayorites, Count Philip Eulenburg. whom His Majesty familiarly styled, Our Philip" is in dis grace on account of a campaign against him on the part of Maxirnilian Harden, the famous socialist. writer and editor of the Zukunft who is extremely anti monarchical.
 With the count in the sweeping indict- ments of Herr Harden are included a number of his associates, who were known in Berlin Court circles as the Round Table" The socialist editors at taclSs were so personal and so pointed that it was impossible not to under stan them, and the matter reached the Kaiser's ears.
 It is reported that neither the imperial chancellor nor any other of the ministers would tell His Majesty of the real state oL affairs. until the crown prince him. self spoke. The first result has been that Count Moltke has resigned his posi- tion as governor of Berlin, and some severe disciplinary measure is certain to follow in the case of Count Philip.
 editor of the Zukunft relied in support of his charges on documents com municated to him by a party counsellor who had them from the wife of one of the chief persons incrimnated. Count Moltke challenged Max Harden to a duel. but the socialist refused.
 Only good looking girls are employed in the St, Petersburg postoffice. Cand- .l.to .-1t. as for their intelligence, with the re- suit that the female postal employees present an alluring display of youth and beauty.
 Candidates who lack beauty. although they may be capable and intelligent. are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Beginning Monday, June 24, the Norwood-I -Idlewild Line will be operated in two lines. The route of these two lines will be as follows:
 Idlewild line will come in over 22nd St. Bridge to Sec ond Ave, down Second Ave. to 18th St., on 18th to First Ave, First Avenue to 22nd Street and out over the Bridge the same as at present.
 The Norwood line will come in on 18th Street to First Ave nue, on First Ave. to 2Oth St., on 20th to Second Avenue, on Second Avenue to 18th Street, thence out along the present route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
GREAT TRIBUTES ID THE MASON & HAML|N
 THE HIGHEST PRICED PIANO IN THE WORLD

pleasure to assure you that we are in no way disappointed with our selection. as we find the MASON x HAMLIN piano to be prime favorite, especially so with our guests of musical taste and training It is very gratifying, indeed, to hear complimentary remarks from the most musical people regarding the beautiful, rich quality of tone as well as the per fectly working mechanism of our MASON X HAMLIN, all of which proves to our satisfaction that we showed proper judg- ment in the selection
 With best wishes for your continued success, we are yours very truly,
 THE HOTEL FLORENCE,
 Homer Wilson, Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
YOUR ADVANTAGE
In Purchasing Tickets to the Exposi-
 tion Via Southern Railway.

The principal summer tourist resorts of Georgia, South Carolina North Carolina and Virginia are reached only via South ern Railway, the direct route to James, town Exposition. These tickets allow stopovers at such resorts in either direc- ton. On season and slxty-day ticxets you can return through Asheville, Mor- ristown, Knoxville Chattanooga or Cin- cinnati and Louisville, stopovers at latter points allowed only on return trip. Pur- chase your tickets via Southern, the line that allows you to visit the exposition and summer resorts on the same ticket Din ing, chair, parlor, observation and Pull man cars between these points.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
State Normal College,
Florence. Ala.

A Training School for Teachers. tui- tion free.
 Full corps of expert teachers. Courses in Pedagogy, Science, Literature, His- tory, Mathematics. English Latin. Man. ual Training, Music common school branches and modern languages
 Graduates readily secure good posi- tions. Special attention given to pre- paration of teachers for the public schools. Fall term will begin Thurs day. Sept. 18th.
 Board SlO to SIP per calendar month. Necessary expenses S100 to SIPS per session of nine months.
 Write for catalogue to
 NJ. C. WILSON, President 5-30-th- -su-tf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
EDNA GOCKEL GUSSEN.
BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY OF
 MUSIC.

The following testimonial from MT. Will liam Gussen, who is at the head of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, is high compliment:
 BIRMINGHAM, June 15, 1907. The Cable Company, Birmingham. Gentlemen--It is as necessary for con serVatory of music to have good pianos as it is to have competent teachers. In presenting pupils and teachers in recital it is all important that the pianos are of the best.
 We have found the MASON & IAMLIN pianos pre-emnently successful for all or any of the various kinds of services that are expected of instruments in music school.
 Wishing it all that such an artistic piano should have, we are very truly yours.
 THE BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
MRS. EDNA GockEL eUssEN.

Mrs Gussen is so well known to the music loving public that her testimonial will be read with the greatest interest. As E piano virtuoso and teacher she has but few equals In the South She writes
 BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June 15, 1907. The Cable Company, Birmingham: Gentlemen-During my career as a pianist I have used many well known makes of pianos and they were all satis- tactory-at least they seemed to satisfy me until I played the MASON X HAM LIN. Then I knew at once that was playing on the best piano in the world. and that the other pianos would no longer please me.
 There is no need to go into detail about the many merits of the MASON x HAMLIN as they have been recited often by world-renowned artists.
 Suffice to say that l, too, am more than pleased with them and will use no other. Very truly yours,
 (Signed)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
Leading Birmingham Business Men, Educators Musical Authorities Voluntarily Testify to the Supremacy of This Marvellous Piano. Its Thoroughly Artis-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
BIRMINGHAM, June IS. 1907.
The Cable Company. Blrmingham: :

The Cable Company, Birmingham:
 Gentlemen-About one year ago, on the completion of the Hotel Florence, the management decided to place in the parlor a Grand Piano of the best make to be ob- tained and after careful and critical in- vestigation we chose the MASON & HAM LIN, thoroughly assured by the best crit ics that it was undoubtedly the most artistic plano to be had. and it is now our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
DIR. J. H. PHILLIPS WRITES:

Dr. J. II. Phillips Superintendent of the public schools of Birmingham, is an edu- cator of national repute. He has been at the head of the public schools for many years and practically founded the system. He says:
 To the Cable Piano Company, Birming ham,
 Conference.-The Mason X Hamlin Grand Piano purchased from you for the High School auditorium has fulfilled every ex- pectation. Both pupils and teachers are proud of the piano, and l reflect the senti- ment of the entire school when I com mend the Mason & Hamlin. Respectfully
 J. II. PHILLIPS, Superintendent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
FROM MISS MARY E. YOUNG.

This accomplished young musician speaks authoritatively, and bought the Mason & Hamlin after the most careful investigation.
 The Cable Company, Birmingham:
 IT was my happiness a few years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
A PICTURE FOR YOU

There is panorama of Mountain Ter race. beautifully done in colors. for you at the office of the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

mo vacancies.' but the real reason for their rejection appears In marginal notes on the written application. These show that the unfortunate young women have been rejected because they are homely.
 Amoing the less brutal comments arc such as these: Thirty years old, un- si htly. small, bad figure old, ugly, thin and too tall"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
THE HOTEL FLORENCE,

At the Hotel Florence the Mason x Hamlin has been put to the crucial test. It has been used by hundreds of musi- clans, including some of the most famous artists in the world. Manager Wilson writes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
PRESENT PROSPECTS

Point to the fact that Mountain Terrace will be in bigger demand than any othel residence park in the south. See Jemi- son at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

The Kaser's criticism has become something to be dreaded by German artists and writers. The latest victim is Herr Erler, a leading painter in South Germany, who painted some frescoes in the new Kurhaus at Wiesbaden, the fash ionable watering place.
 The Emperor, when inspecting the Kur- haus saw the frescoes, which failed to pleace him. He expressed his displeasure in a few vigorously critical comments, and then turned his back on the unfor- tunate artist who was standing near him. Herr Erer was completely crushed by the Kaiser's criticism. and will never show himself in the imperial presence again.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-09
THE HARTMAN COMBINE.

It is not surprising that the ex-
posture of the methods of the group
of financial grand dukes controlling
the so-called Hartman roads should
take the breath away from Wall street
and from stock spectators and gam
blers generally. Whatever else may
have been uncovered. the facts dem
onstrate the existence of q concen-
trated financial power which so far as
the speculative market is concerned is
practically irresistible and the manner
of whose employment cannot be fore
seen.
Proof is at hand that this combine
has within six months purchased in
the name of the Union Pacific alone
stocks of other railroads to the value
of over $12O,O0O,0OO, having for such
transactions absolute control over
the vast resources welded as a unit
of half dozen of the greatest and
richest railroad and steamship cor
porations in the world. But even
lhGSO lOICco dI6 Dul d 1IdCbiOh VI thS
stupendous influence of this unprece-
denied cabal, whose members domi-
nate the copper, oil and other indus
tries, as we'll as great banks and trust
companies and the funds of some of
the life insurance concerns. How the
Illinois Central, itself one of the big
historic transportation systems of the
country, succumbed to this power is a
matter of recent record.
But here is factor whose. purposes
are undiscoverable except in retrospect
that is capable at any moment of con-
trolling the stock market, and, indeed,
all markets and industries to no small
extent. In concentration of power
and secrecy of counsel and action, it is
ominous to every interest, but most
of all to the great body of stock gam
blers who usually imagine they are
placing their stakes with at least a
chance to make a winning.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-09
FRAUD ORDER" PROTECTION.

The bill which has passed the house
providing for appeal to the courts
against executive orders excluding
fraudulent matter from the mails
should be carefully sorutinized before
final enactment. 1t is not alleged
that fraud orders are wrongfully. is
sued by the postmaster general, but
only that there might conceiyably be
error some time. But If the oppor-
tunity for prompt action through dis
cretionary power is to be withdrawn
altogether because of possible mis-
take, executive efficiency may be seri-
ously impaired.
Exclusion from the mails under the
form of a fraud order was the weapon
with which, after ten years of arduous
contest, the government finally wiped
the notorious Louisiana lottery out OF
existence and has since protected the
public against like lottery conspiracies
But 1t may we'll be doubted If the
Louisiana lottery in its palmiest days
took from the susceptible public a
1.-THE of the plumber since been realized
from other schemes which, though not
lotteries, were equally fraudulent, all
dependent upon the mails for success
full operation, and are under the lot
terry act liable to effectual attack
through fraud orders excluding them
from the mails.
An outright lottery is itself a warn,
ing to the public, but the myriad
frauds TO which access to the mails 1:
vital are more dangerous, because
they operate in the guise of Legitimate
business. Prompt action, too. is IL
most cases essential to public protec
ton. and in fact fraud order gener
ally accompanies criminal prosecution
after thorough review both by postof
I fee inspectors and the Department o.
Justice. II is. indeed, possible to pro
vide for judicial review which woulC
not interfere with effective executiv,
action, but as matter of experience,
1t is little. II at all. needed, while any
thing short of most scrupulous restric
ton OF court review might be disas
trous.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-09
Gas.

The supreme court has decided that
the Omaha city council has no author
ity by ordinance to prohibit the cree
ton of a gas holder within the city
limits, except with the written consent
of the owners of every foot of ground
within radius of one thousand feet
of the site. The parties who have
been opposing the enlargement of the
be willing to stop with this, but are
seeking new means to block the gas
company's plans for providing addi-
tional storage capacity.
The Bee is not the spokesman Of
the gas company. 1t wants the city
to exercise all its powers of regulation
in a proper way. The obligations Of
the gas company to the city should be
strictly enforced, every cent of royalty
due it should be collected, every gas
meter should be made to test stand
ard, the gas sold should be required to
produce the minimum number of light
and heat units. In opening streets to
lay mains the gas company should be
held down to every requirement of the
ordinances. But mere factious inter-
ference with its building improve
ments, especially when they serve to
keep the city continuously exposed to
the danger of gas shortage in case of
accident, serves no useful purpose. A
small gas holder, or a large gas holder,
or two gas holders, on the present site
can make no material difference to the
neighborhood if there must be a gas
holder there anyway, but 1t makes a
great deal of difference to the people
of Omaha whether they have a gas
plant adequate to their needs. This
must have been more forcibly i'm
pressed during the last few weeks,
when the electric lighting plant has
been partially incapacitated. Were
the efficiency of the electric lighting
plant and the gas works both impaired
at the same time Omaha would be in a
very serious dilemma.
At still different point Omaha is
! interested in having the gas company
in position to do a maximum of bust
ness. The city gets royalty on every
one thousand cubic feet of gas sold
and proportionately Injuries itself to
the extent that it prevents the company
from having an equipment equal to
supply every possible demand.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-09
BenevoIences In 1905.
Philadelphia Ledger.

The total amount contributed by citizens
OF the United States for philanthropic pur-
poses during 1906 fails far below the record
Of some other years. Those who look for
a progressive annual increase in charity
contributions must be disappointed. During
the last year total of $51, 2SO, 294 in large
contributions was given to educational es-
adjustments, art galleries, hospitals and
asylums. The benefactions for these OBJ
jects reached the great total OF 800, 1886, 900
in 1901. The variability Of such statistics
is shown by the statement that the contri-
buttons In 1900 aggregated s47.5Oo,OOO 1t is
estimated that the small contributions to
charitable uses in 1906 would aggregate not
less than 100000. swelling the total phil
anthropic offerings to t61, 2SO, 29L
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-09
PROGRESS OF THE SQUARE DEAL.
President ROOHeveIt's Policies Dear
ing Substantial Fruit.


Encouraging progress in reform has been
made in the year 1906. In the nation, In
states and In cities the general movement
that began with the advent of President
Roosevelt has borne substantial fruit in the
twelve months now ending. Whilo much
remains to be done. proper consideration
of the inevitable slowness OF civic refor-
nation must be shown and a due apprec-
alton of what has been accomplished should
be manifested.
The greatest steps in the year were taken
by congress in the enactment of the rate
law. the pure food law and the meat In
spection law. The scope and character of
this legislation are not yet fully understood
1 by the country at large. Assuming that II
| Is all sound enough to Withstand the scru-
tiny Of the United States supreme court,
this legislation is the best ever enacted
| for the enforcement Of fair dealing I'm inter-
state commerce and for the protection OF
the public against Impurities in the food
supplies Incidentally the graft that lies
| in rebatlng has been almost wholly elm
mating and that of food adulteraticn has
| been greatly lessened. II is not enough
/ that the people should have a square deal
but II is important that business should be
cleansed of crime, even for the sake Of
Z those who have Willingly or unwittingly
fallen into criminal practices.
The work OF prosecuting the trusts has
moved forward during the year. stand
ard oil has been vigorously and effectively
assaulted and is being brought 10 terms
by degrees. The Sugar trust has beer
prosecuted and fined. The movement
against the Paper trust has been success
ful so far The principal Packing tIus
cases were never tried on their merits
thanks TO Judge Humphreys, who threw
them out OF court on a demurrer.
number OF railway men and trust men have
been convicted, some Of them under thu
old conspiracy act. which was unearthe.
by Attorney General Moody and now serves
10 supplement the general regulative laws
with criminal statute that IL hard Il
dodge. The enormous land frauds, the eX
tent Of which is not yet known, are unde
Investigation. The Steel trust is prepar
ing 20 defend itself. Determinations bl
railroads through officials owning gratultoul
stocks in mining companies or othei
shipping concerns have been checked.
And at the close Of the year Pres.den
Roosevelt, IN addressing congress. has out
lined a reform program OF vast reacl
and importance. The retrospect Is crafty
ing and the outlook is encouraging. Tn
doctrine OF the square deal has game
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