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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
FERTILIZER TAG
SALES ARE SHORT

Montgomery. March S1.-(special.)- For
Tie six months ending March 81 the sales
CT the fertilizer tags by the department
Of agri culture amounted to sSS,206.9S, less
that for the same time last season BY
Slo9762. 1t is thought, however, that tbs
record of last year will be overtaken II
not exceeded This is Indicated by the
sales for March, which aggregated $780,
502 5S, an increase over the same time last
year of S1S,9965s.
The fignres by months are as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Insurance MONEY PIentifuI.

The large insurance companies afe
all back in this field with money tc
lend" said Henry r. Howe, the attor-
ney. Il have recently placed loans in
Birmingham amounting to 100000.
Any one offering good security can
borrow money easily at 6 per cent. The
rate was much higher during the win
ter"
Some brokers are of the opinion that
the rate of interest will decline to 512
per cent in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
HOW IT HAPPENED.

by JO1n Hay.
| pray you, pardon me, Elsie,
And smile that frown away
That dims the light of your lovely face
AS a thunder-cloud the day,
l really could not help it
Before 1 thought, twas done
And those. great gray eyes flashed bright
and cold,
Like an icicle In the sun.
was thinking of the summers
When we were boys and girls,
And wandered in the blossoming woods
And the gay winds romped with your
curls
And you seemed to me. the same little girl
/ kissed in the alder path;
kissed the little girls lips, and alas!
have reused a womans wrath.
There is not so much to pardon
For why were your lips so red
The blonde hair fell in a shower Of gold
From the proud provoking head.
And the beauty that flashed from the
splendid eyes,
And played round the tender mouth,
Rushed over my soul like a warm, sweet
wind
That blows from the fragrant south.
And where, after all, is the harm dones
l believe we were made to be gay,
And all of youth not given to love
Is vainly squandered away.
And strewn through Lifes low labors,
Like gold in the desert sands,
Are loves swift kisses and signs and vow,
And the clasp of clinging hands.
And when you are old and lonely,
In memory's magic shrine
You will see on your thin and wasting
hands,
Like gems, these kisses of mine.
And when you muse at evening
At the sound of some vanished name,
The ghost of my kisses shall touch your
lips,
And kindle your heart to hame.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Diversified Earmina.

Alabama cottop farmers say the acre
age planted this spring is not so large as
last year." said j. w. Weiss of Mobile
The early season has been unusually
favorable and the farmers are very
busy.
Il observe in travelling through the state
that farming is much more diversified
than it used to be, and this is all for
the best. The trucking industry is on
the Increase and | believe that as a rule
vegetable crops yield satisfactory profits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
A mans idea of fun wouldn't be If it
was at home
An easy way to get girl to admit she
likes you is for her not to-
A woman believes everything she hears
unless it sounds reasonable.
A girl likes fiattery because even if you
don't mean it, you ought to know it's
true.
There's no use being so good in this
world that it won't seem any different
when you get to heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Congressman Gerett J. Diekema has
had fame thrust upon him in thumps.
He and the President had humping
good time. Theodore gesticulated and
Gerett thumped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Robbed Nv Neo-,.

An Italian was held up and robbed late
last night by negro on Second avenue
between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth
streets. The highwayman did not use
violence. but quietly searched his vic
tim, relieving him of $10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
His Misfortune.
rom the April Bohemian.

From the April Bohemian.
81 was a celebrated pianist and a great
success with the public confided the
sad-eyed man, to his companion, but [
had a misfortune which threw me out of
favor with my audiences and cut off my
revenue as performer!"
What was your misfortune?" asked
his friend.
MY hair fell out!'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

General Stoessel, in prison, proposes
to get even with his enemies by writ.
ing his memoirs. But the court clique
and bureaucracy may confiscate the
copy. They are mean enough to do
anything.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The royal duke may not succeed in
winning the hand of Senator Elkins'
daughter, but he has already got a big
free ad. out of his eourtship.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

But "a Illinois votes will not consti-
tute majority even in Chicago cou-
vention, and the speaker has scarcely
another vote that he can put his fin.
gers on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The Berlin embassy incident was not
such small incident after all. 1t has
been smoothed over and DR.. Hill has
been nominated. But everybody will
be eager to know just what message
the embassy letter now in transit con-
tains, which Emperor William wishes
to be considered as not having been
sent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The Duke of the Abruzzi is keeping
the foreign reporters guessing at pres
ent. No one seems to know what he
proposes to do or what he can do in
the matrimonial line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The authorities of Greater New York
advertise for names for $500 new
streets. That city must be preparing
to annex the rest of Long Island.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

After all. the best thing to do is to
let Tower stay in Berlin until Theo-
dore Roosevelt can take his place. He
is the man who would fit that job to a
nicety.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

New York's projected skyscraper IS
to be 100 feet higher than the History
Singer building At this rate the sky
scrapers in that city will soon be sky
piercers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

After living quietly in the peaceful
air of The Hague DR.. Hill suddenly
finds himself the target of contentious
and cautious schemers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Ambassadors and Ministers.

Inc question is frequently asked what
is the difference between an ambassador
ana a minister plenipotentiary? re-
marked former resident of Washington.
There is really little essential difference
The title of ambassador ic higher of
course; and the man holding it has clos er
relations with the ruler of the country to
Which he is accredited A minister trans
acts his official business through the for
eign office, while an ambassador goes
Greet to the sovereign or president. At
court functions in England ambassadors
rank next to the royal family, taking
precedence over the Archbishop of Canter-
bury, who goes just ahead of the lord
high chancellor.
The United States was represented
abroad by minister only until Cleveland. J
second term. England raised the rank IF
Ter representative at Washington to that
OF ambassador. Congress responded
romptly by raising the rank of tina
United States minister to that of ambas.
saeor. The late Thomas F. Bayard was
cur first ambassador Other foreign pow
ors followed Englands lead and this
country acted accordingly.
we have today 10 ambassadors ac-
credited to countries as follows: Austria
hungary, Brazil, France, Germany, Great
Britain, Italy, Japan, Mexico Russia and
turkey. The United States has now Is
legations, each headed by minister
extraordinary and envoy plenipotentiary
'.he salary of an American ambassador
is $1,000, but it is about to be increased.
The salaries of our ministers vary from
$4,000 to $4,000"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The esteemed Charlemagne Tower is
remarkable as a good spender. He does
not smoke poor cigars when he calls
on the Kaiser.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
AROUND THE COUNTRY

Ohio Sun: Scotch the bomb thrower.
There is no place in this country for that
cass.
Portland Telegram: A Michigan man
tried to commit suicide by eating axle
grease A self-confessed case of wheels.
Houston Post: Prince Helie says he is
not the right sort of man to get married,
and the bell behind the bulls eye is ring
irg.
Florida Times-Union: 1t is worth not
ing that if none of the really big men
announce for the offices, the really small
cres will.
Spokane Spokesman Review: Rats up
at Victoria caused an $4,000 fire. 1t isn't
he first time however, the pesky crea-
lures have seen hose.
Louisville Courier journal: Still Nelson
2. Aldrich will continue to be more
famous as the man who kills bills than
the man whose bill passed the Senate
New Orleans Times-D Democrat: 1t is to
DE HOpeu tndt tne IeXaS congressman
who denounced the President as an
usurper does not hail from the Browns
vile district.
Kansas City Star: The Duke of the
Abruzzi is an explorer of no mean renown.
lie has pot only led an expedition toward
the south pole, but he is the first titles
foreigner to discover gold in West Viz.
g:nia.
New York Herald To crafty an ac-
CURED taste for CLAIMS East Norwans
Comm hens have taken to swimming
and diving in the harbor to reach the sue
culent bivalves. Must be an inspiring
sight when chicken hobs up with a clam,
swims ashore, sits on the beach and cracks
the shell with her teeth to pick out the
choice morse within.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Steve Elllins should not lightly
throw away a crown. 1t may come
handy sometime when missile is
sorely needed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The states all about Minnesota have
instructed for Bryan-Wisconsin to the
east. Iowa to the south and North Da-
kota to the west
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Ga. club building, Birmingham, Ala;
chapel, Athens. Ga.
'Moultrie, Ga, and GAINESVILLE, Ga,
authorized issuance of bonds for various
purposes. Elections are called in other
cities on bond issues
Several real estate>deals. are reported,
record prices being reported by Atlanta.
Ca. and Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham
IS to have a new national bank with
large capital, and an Atlanta Ca, BANK
is to double its capitaln
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Abe Hummel is worth 100000, and
he should have had a place in Senator
LaFollettes wicked list.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Congressman Stanley says the Big
Stick is but a shillalah, and it is los
ing power daily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The Illinois republican convention
threw bouquets to the President and
votes to Mr.. Joe Cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Mr.. Hearst cannot run for President
because he expects the recount to
make him mayor of New York next
July.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

tiary.e
TO CLARISSA
Clarissa. if you'll let me hold your hand
Some night beneath the glances of the
moon.
And hooking birds prelude varied
tune,
Within honeysuckle bower sweet
Where perfumed breezes whisper of the
south,
Demurely crossed your tiny, slippered
feet
The gods might print kiss on such
MOUTH
Methinks, 'twould matter little-time's
swift flight.
The distant call of honor and of fame.
And | would deem my greatest troubles
light,
For making loves a fascinating game!
THE POLITICIANS WAY.
1.-THE wishes of the people are my
wishes!" exclaimed the politician
Then he added under his breath, 80
long as they want what I want
DO YOU HEAR?
Do something, be something.
Get UP and move!
While you are living here
Try to improve!
1T OFTEN HAPPENS.
81 suppose you once figured in a ro-
NANCE" said the dreamy-eyed man.
Wouldn't call it a romance" answered
the practical chap.
'You loved a girl?"
YES"
"she seemed to love your"
Yes
We'll, not exactly. You see, I wasn't
doing anything at the time and her
father refused to support u.s."
HOW CAN HE?
How can a man
Be cheerful giver,
When something's al
Way. wrong with his liver?
RIPPLES.
A man can have nearly everything in
his wife's name except his politics and
his tobacco.
Many chap who has never been lucky
enough to hold one queen in a parlor has
been known to hold two queens in a
poker game.
A book on the market just now is en-
titled, "A Girl and the Devil" Girls have
been known to have speaking acquaint-
arce with the devil.
The soul kiss is the kind that a man
never tries on his old-maid aunt.
While a photograph saved the lives OF
a family the other day, that doesn't begin
to make amends for the people 1t has
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
TIIIMAN GIVES VIEWS
UPON THE PRESIDENCY

1T all depends on one thing: If the re-
publicans nominate Taft for president
at the June convention, Bryan will UNI
doubtedly be named by. the democrats,
and | think he will win. But, on the other
hand, if the republicans lock up the con-
vention and stampede 1t for Roosevelt and
dominate him, l do not think that the
democrats can put Bryan forward
IF the republicans nominate Roosevelt.
whom do you think the democrats would
lut up?"
THAT am unable to say" replied Ser
9tor Tillnlan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

This all fools day and the jokers
are prepared to spring a few novelties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

In coming in like a lamb and going
out like lamb March has beat its pre-,
vious records.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The scientists now say drink sour
milk if you desire to be 100 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

New York has only 429 unsafe school
buildings. 1t might have had twice
that number.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Z i've him the right to stay in this coun-
try, has been sent to jail by Commits
soner John A. Gilmore until he is able
to make showing. If not, he will De
sent back across the waters.
Graves a Good Shot.
Gen. Bib Graves head of the Ma
tional Guard of the state, is a good
shot believing with the President that
the shot that hits is the shot that
counts. He is. therefore, in getting OFT
the new Springfield rifles, urging that
every moment possible be given over
TO rifle practice. 1t is also fact that
with the new rifle the bayonet as
u weapon in battle is to be taken up
IN earnest again The bayonet on the
new gun Is a sharp and dangerous
weapon and will have to be carefully
handled until it is better known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

If Congress only would do some
thing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
About Persons,
Leo X. Steiner is in New York.

Leo X. Steiner is in New York.
W. B. Roberts Of Atlanta, assistant to
Vice President Gentry of the Southern
Bell Telephone company, arrived in Bir-
mingham yesterday and will remain here
for several days. He is registered at the
Hillman.
w. II. Hatten of New London, Conn,
of the Hatten Lumber company and the
Lathrop-Hatten Lumber company of Riv-
erside, is In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Admiral Bob Evans and Henry Reu-
terdahl see the armor belt with one
pair of eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Magdalena bay is Wall streets rival
in the matter of sharks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Columbia, s. c., March Ex-senator B.
r. Tillman was better today than he
mas been since his illness.
TO representative of the Associated
Press Senator Tillman said he expects to
go to an Atlanta sanitarium as soon as
ne feels strong enough to travel. He and
Mrs. Tillman will remain there for sew
ci'al weeks. Afterwards they will go TO
Europe for rest.
Asked If he thought Bryan would be
Nominated by the democratic convention
at Denver Mr.. Tillman said:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
The Iron Market.


The pig iron market is dull this week
and the price is not as firm as it was
week ago. While $13 is the nominal
quotation for Birmingham iron sales are
being made at 81. so. The pipe works
throughout the district are buster than
they were early in the year, and this is
good sign. 1t may result in substan-
tlal buying movement within the next two
weeks.
The number of furnaces in this state
now making foundry iron is IA. The Ala
bama Consolidated's Gadsden furnace No.
l Will resume next Friday making Is
on foundry metal. The Birmingham Coal
and Iron company will light its new fur
mace at Vanderbilt some time this month,
but when it begins to run iron the old
furnace will be blown out for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
TO CLARISSA.

out parties when they leave the peniten-
tiary."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Spokane Spokesman-Review: Rats up
at Victoria caused an $4,000 fire. It isn't
he first time. however, the pesky crea-
lures have seen hose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Louisville Courier-Journal: Still Nelson
2. Aldrich will continue to be more
famous as the man who kills bills than
the man whose bill passed the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Armor belts, it is plain, are to be
worn higher.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Julian Doing Well.
Health Department.

Chief Clerk w. r. Brassell to the state
rcalth department is almost through
sending out the statistical blanks to the
health officers. 1.-THE doctors very much
appreciate what the legislature did for
them" said Mr.. Brassel, land they are
working faithfully to make the system
we are putting in a great success. The
fact that the pay is in a sense liberal
makes it all the easier to get this work
well done"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Florida Times Union 1t is worth not
ing that if none of the really big men
announce for the offices, the really small
Cres will.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Minor Appointments.

The following minor appointments
have been made by the governor: JUS
tees of the peace, at Suligent, r. j.
Young; at Russellville, j. w. Carter; at
candy Ridge, j. T. King. Notary public
and justice of the peace at Cullman, j..
T. Vinson. Notaries public, at Birming-
ham, G. E. Chambless; at Selma, J. w.
Craig; at Garport, X. L. Burt; at Scotts-
! orc. d. F. Shelton. Constable, at Besse-
mer l.. l.. Parsons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Houston Post: Prince Helie says he is
rot the right sort of man to get married,
and the bell behind the bulls eye is ring
irg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

/ TO De luU feeI 0lSHeT IMAM The 4l-SJOiy
Singer building. At this rate the sky
scrapers in that city will soon be sky
| piercers.
After all, the best thing to do is to
| let Tower stay in Berlin until Theo-
dore Roosevelt can take his place. He
is the man who would fit that job to a
nicely.
The authorities of Greater New York
advertise for names for $500 new
streets. That city must be preparing
to annex the rest of Long Island.
The royal duke may not succeed in
winning the hand of Senator Elkins'
daughter, but he has already got a big
free ad. out of his eourtship.
After living quietly in the peaceful
air of The Hague DR.. Hill suddenly
finds himself the target of contentious
and captious schemers.
The states all about Minnesota have
instructed for Bryan-Wisconsin to the
east. Iowa to the south and North Da-
kota to the west.
Steve Elkins should not lightly
throw away a crown. 1t may come
handy sometime when a missile is
sorely needed.
The esteemed Charlemagne Tower is
remarkable as good spender. He does
not smoke poor cigars when he calls
on the Kaiser.
Mr. Hearst cannot run for President
because he expects the recount to
make him mayor of New York next
July.
A-
The Illinois republican convention
threw bouquets to the President and
votes to Mr.. Joe Cannon.
Abe Hummel is worth $1,000,000, and
he should have had a place in Senator
LaFollette's wicked list.
Congressman Stanley says the Big
Stick is but a shillalah, and it is los
ing power daily.
In coming in like lamb and going
out like lamb March has beat its pre-.
vious records.
-.s.-
New York has only 429 unsafe school
buildings. 1t might have had twice
that number.
Admiral Bob Evans and Henry Reu-
terdahl see the armor belt with one
pair of eyes.
The scientists now say drink sour
milk if you desire to be 100 years old.
This all fools day and the jokers
are prepared to spring few novelties.
Magdalena bay is Wall streets rival
in the matter of sharks.
Armor belts, it is plain, are to be
worn higher.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Thomas Mcclellan. one of the justices
of the supreme court, who is just back
from Denver. says that the whole state
of Colorado is alive to the Importance of
entertaining well the visitors to the ma
tional democratic convention. Il have
never seen SO much work TO get ready for
a thing in my life," said the judge. They
are going to have the greatest hall ever
known
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Serial No. % of the agricultural de-
partment has been issued, dealing with
horticulture and wood preservation. The
diseases of horticulture are taken up with
care and the experiments with creosot-
i..g fence posts at Maplesville reported
in detail. All information about thus
.roviding fence posts is given and may
be had for the asking at the depart
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Supreme Court.

After a rest of some weeks the supreme
court will open up Monday with the cali
of the first, Mobile, division. Among
the important cases to come up is that of
the city bond sale litigation The first
division is composed of the counties Of
Mobile Baldwin, Clarke Monroe and
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

DO YOU HEAR?
Do something, be something,
Get up and novel
While you are living here
Try to improve!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Ohio Sun: Scotch the bomb thrower.
There is no place in this country for that
c,ass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
fascinating game!

WAY.
''The wishes of the people are my
wishes,' exclaimed the politician.
Then he added under his breath, 80
long as they want what I want"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Portland Telegram: Michigan man
tried to commit suicide by eating axle
81 ease self-confessed case of wheels
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

N Ngui, Chinaman, who does no
seem to have the necessary papers t.