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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
End of the Panic.

''The Wall Street Journal, which now ranks as one of the most conservative and one of the sanest papers published in this country, while never unduly optm- istic, is disposed to take bright view of things said a business man.
 What the Journal of Tuesday says editorially under the caption, The dSinan- cial Event of the Year will be read with interest and cheer by all. Here it is:
 The overwhelming success of the Pennsylvania bond offering is the most important financial event of this year.
 " Its importantce is far greater than even the providing for the money needs of the Pennsylvania railroad, important as that is. It's chief importance is in the disclosure which it makes of a returning confidence on the part of the American investors. It demonstrates, beyond a doubt, that there is money to be had for American railways possessing high credit. and for securities that unite the attrac- tiveness of a bargain with the quality of safety.
 '' This fact must form the basis of re- yiving business in this country It may not be too much to say that the success Of this loan marks the end of the panic, and the beginning of financial improve ment
 Tt is significant that the names of the Rothschilds and Earrings are atttached to this great bond offer. for this indi- oates a revived European confidence in American investments. Equally notable is the fact that this whole financial op- eration is marked by broad mindedness on the part of both the railroad man agement and the bankers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Our Forests and Rivers

On May Il a conference, including the Presidents Big Five and nearly all the governors of 46 states, is to assem- ble at the White House at the Presi- dents invitation, which is said to be virtually a command This conference is expected to discuss in a non-partisan way improvement of waterways and in general the conservation of forests and rivers. Anything that promotes the retention or development of our natural resources will be in order at the White House conefernce.
 Congress will perhaps be at the point of adjournment, but this will render the action of the conference none the less influential. It will consider, no doubt, the proposed Appalachian and White Mountain reserves, for both are directly related to the maintenance of noble navigable rivers. 1t has plenty of work cut out, and the discussions of a spectacular conference convened by a spectacular President will be widely read and considered. There are two points at any rate the conference should make plain, namely, that for ests are an aid to the navigability of streams we have the less railroad mo- nopoly and taxation will be visited upon us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
FAIR OFFICIALS
 ARE INDICATED

Montgomery, April 29.-{Special. .)-At a special meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Agricultural Fair associa- 1906, who had been under suspicion be- cause of the financial management of that fair were completely vindicated.
 A special committee from the directorate of the association, after employing an expert accountant to investigate tho charge of alleged shortages, brought in report of vindicaton and 1t was unan- imously adopted by the stockholders. The suspicion of mismanagement and if not of embezzlement was due to a report made by Clark P. Cole, an expert ac- countant from Atlanta, who reported that the officers had not accounted for tickets amounting in the total to upwards of S15,000.
 The impression left by the report was that the tickets had been sold but the proceeds had not been turned over The report at the time created a sensation as Henry F. Vandiver, the president of tn association; R. O. Blakely, the treas urer; J. C. Adams, the secretary, and L. B. Whitfield, a director, were among the most prominent citizens of Mont gomery.
 A special committee from the new board of directors under the direction of Presi- dent A. G. Forbes, the new president, investigated the charges thoroughly.
 It was found that MT. Cole made sev- eral serious mistakes and that the officers had on hand 0 large number of blank tickets which had never been sold and which had never been called for. Con- vinced that a mistake had been made the resolution of vindication was passed tonight It was the occasion of rather lively colloquy between ex-president Van- diver and President Forbes, which grew out of Vandjvers attack on the press of the city for publishing the Cole report and throwing the old officers under sus- picion It was determined tonight to hold another fair next fall and the taking of subscriptions began immediately.
 Following the publication of his procla- mation calling upon the people of tho state to contribute as liberally as possible for the relief of the storm sufferers, Gov- ernor Conner tonight advised President J. B. Hobdy of the District Agricultural school at Albertville that he might at his own discretion suspend or close the school for the rest Of the session. The school is now being utilized as hospital. It Is not known what Professor Hobby will decide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
ONE oF THE ToILERs.

Here is a sad little story that might inspire second Song of the Shirt. " The tragedy of life is compressed in a few lines
 Alone in her tiny room and in the big world Mary Johnson, a seamstress, , dropped dead of heart disease tonight. She was sitting at her machine stitching when attacked and dropped over on a table, Der thin and scared hands stlll holding the thread.-Louisville, (Ky) Dis- patch in the Cincinnati Enquirer. Paul Cook is a cheerful cuss, to say the least It must be very trying on his nervous system to go the pace he has to go.-Ensley Sun.
 Thank you. We presume you have ref erence to our industry.
 THE RESTFUL COLOR.
 If you would be happy
 And healthy, I ween,
 Just live in a house where
 The wallpapers green.
 No matter what troubles
 Appear on the scene,
 They'll all fade away if
 The wallpapers green.
 THE STORY OF A HOLDUP. A Birmingham man sends in the fol- lowing rhapsodical remarks. The type writing was carefully disguised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Fire at Donaldson Home.

A defective fiue caused a fire in the dwelling house occupied by George Don- aldson on Avenue G and Twentieth street. The fire department made quick run and by eoicient service soon had the flames subdued. The roof of the kitchen was ablaze when the fire company arrived, and as the houses in this locality are close together a serious conhagration was ave~ted. The fire laddies of Ensley have reason to be proud of their record. No serious fires have occurred where they could get water connection. The total loss last year was only a few hundred dol- lars. The damage this afternoon will probably reach s1O0, fully covered by in- surance. The property belongs to Ram- say & Mccormack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Messages From AIbertviIIe.

In response to telegrams sent out ay Secretary D. J. Hummer of the Ensley Commercial club relative to existing con- ditions the following messages were re- ceived
 'Albertville, April 29 We need car of shingles badly at once; many families homeless and pen niless. J. B HADLEY."
 Dora, April 29 Your wire today to postmaster. Fifty families without homes, clothes, bread. Burial expenses heavy. Help needed.
 w w. SCOTT Chairman" The city Is also in receipt of letter from Albertville thanking the people of Ensley for the contributions to the suf- ferers at that place. These communica- tons show how badly help is needed at the storm-striclken points, and there is little doubt but that the collection will reach s1000 from Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
TALK ON PHASES
 OF LIBRARY WORK

Atlanta April (Special.)-Henry Legler. secretary of the Wisconsin H. brary commission, and we'll known li- brarian spoke yesterday to the members of the Southern Library school at the Car negie library on phases of library work. He made number of interesting sugges- tions.
 Capt. Robert E. Lee, grandson of Gen. R. E. Lee of yirgnic spoke last night in the hall of representatives at the state capitol to a large audience of ladies, gen. tlemen and veterans. He paid high tribute sume of the causes leading up to the civil war and told of the bravery of the Con- federate soldiers. After the address he was banquetted by the alumni of the Washington and Lee university
 Club elections were held in Atlanta last night at the Atlanta Athletis club and at the Capital City club. Capt W. U. Raoul was elected president of the Cap itol City club and George Adair was named leader of the Atlanta Athletic club.
 The Atlanta federal prison was notified fast night of the escape from-the federal insane hospital near Washington of Louis Gourdain, the noted Louisiana millionaire, who was convicted in Chicago of using the mails for fraudulent purposes, and who declared that he would build himself a prison of his own if the government did not put him behind the bars. He was sent from Atlanta a number of months ago to the insane hospital.
 Dr. Len G. Broughton has announced that during the past week $11 500 had been contributed to the tabernacle enterprises He said that everything was favorable for completion of the tabernacle infirmary which ls a part of the enterprises, by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Good Roads Here and In Maryland

Maryland has appropriated $5,O0O,O O,Ooo to be expended in the construction or good roads. 4 commission is to be appointed by the governor to handle the fund, and that commission will no doubt look to the Geological Survey for general guidance and advice.
 The farmers in Maryland got behind the good roads movement in their state. and the farmers in Alabama can by united action secure to themselves good roads also, and it will be strange, indeed. if they do not do it. The roads of Alabama are about as poor as roads well can be. and be roads at all. It IS up to the farmers to improve them up to the modern standard It can be done. The money will be forthcoming if the farmers will stand together in favor of good roads. When the politi- clans see the farmers of Alabama lined up solidly in favor of good roads, they will find a way, and that, too, speedily, for satisfying and meeting a public sentiment which they stand in whole some fear of.
 The farmers certainly want good roads. They know the difference be- tween good roads and poor roads. They know where real economy lies. They can, by pulling together, render the roads of Alabama the boast and pride of..tharentire southern country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Impressive Orator.

All of us were charmed with Presi- dent Finley said a Tennessee M. D., who was attending the meeting of the Southern Railway Surgeons association, yesterday. MT. Finleys address was not only bright, well tempered and ex- pressed in the. best of English, but 1t was delivered with singular grace and dig nity. MT. Finley is really an orator.
 From the pulpit and the bar we ex- pect to hear eloquence now and then. and in all departments of high endeavor where educataed men are found we look for we'll written English. But 1t is sell dom, indeed, that a practical railroad man who has worked his way up from the bottom and who has had strenuous tasks all his life, combines business tal- ent and literary and oratorical talents. But we find these things combined in MT. Finley. Few professional men have such power or such felicity of expres- Sion'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
GLocZAN ARREST ED,
Is Charged With "Beating up' Per
 sonaI Friend.

c. A. Gloczan was arrested last night by Deputy Sheriff George Courson on n warrant charging him with assaulting Alonzo L. McCardel with pair of brass knucks. The assault in question is al- leged to have been committed on Thurs day night at 50S Thirty second street, south.
 McCardel was badly beaten up and was removed to hospital where he Is said to be in bad shape. The men were friends and McCardel states that he does not know Gloczan's reason for beating him.
 Gloczan has been employed as machin- lst in the Southern railway shops, and he was at work there when arrested by Deputy Courson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Prominent Medical Doctor.

Dr. George Ross of Richmond, his- torian of the Association of Southern Railway Surgeons, is one of-the best known and most popular members of the medical fratrenity.
 "I have enjoyed my visit to Bir- mingham,' said Dr. Ross yesterday. This session of our association has been full of interest It is always pleasant and profitable for us to meet together and exchange greetings and ideas, and the present occasion will be remembered with delight.
 T regret to say that I will not be able to attend the Confederate reunion, but Virginia, and especially Richmond, will be well represented. Many citizens in general are planning to be in Birmingham in June."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
POOR FELLOW!
From Human Life"

From Human Life.
 Several ladies sat after card party at the University club few mornings ago, discussing the virtues of their husbands. MT. Bingleton.' said one of them, re- ferring to her life partner, never drinks and never swears-indeed he has no bad habits"
 ''Does he ever smoke?'' some one asked.
 Yes; he like cigar just after he has eaten a(good meal. But suppose, on an average. he doesn't smoke more than once a month"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

From the New York Press.
 A girl likes some particular man Sd she can change off.
 Rosy cheeks are nice to look at but they don't taste any better
 A woman tells a man he's good looking to make him think he's also smart.
 It's awful selfish of a man to wear as good clothes as the sons he supports.
 One good thing about politicians is they make you think so much better of the rest of humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
IN HOTEL LOBBlEo
Benefit Entertainment Tonight.

The entertainment at the Majestic the- atre tonight for the benefit of the tor nado sufferers promises to be delightful affair.
 The accomplished men and women who are to take part will present a perform ance that should attract on It's merits; and when the cause is borne in mind there is reason to believe the house will be filled to its capacity. The programme in full will be found in the social column of today's paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Fats and Leans To Play.

A baseball game has been arranged be- tween the Fats" and the 'Leans' that gives promise of being an exciting contest. The game will be played Friday afternoon at 3:s0 at the ball grounds, Avenue c. The lineup is as follows:
 Jordan. first base. ........ Sheldon. Veal Second base. ..- Chadwick. Patton third base. .CusicS. McLeod.....s. S. and Capt...... Day, P. l.. Goldsmith .. .. left field. .. .McTyeire. Herbert. .......right field. .McDoweli Pegram. ...center field. ....... Hamilton. Butcher. catcher ..........s.Ayeryt.
 J. M. Perkins, umpire. Tom Rowe, scorer
 Captain Mcleod will have his auto- mobile on hand for use of his team in running bases. Captain Day is practicing his team daily and wants the houses moved back from Avenue c, as nothing short of a home run will satisfy him. Medical supplies will be on hand, also John Angwin and his ambulance.
 Personal and General.
 Steel City camp No. 156, Woodmen of the World, will meet in regular session at Camps hall, Avenue E, Thursday, April 90, at p. m. All officers and mem bers are requested to be on hand as there will be work in the protection degree, dIter WHICH d SInOkef VIII De ldu. iSlt- ing Woodmen arc. always welcome.
 MT. Frank Deedmeyer, the well-known attorney of Birmingham and Ensley, and Miss Frances J. Clark of New York city were married at the home of the bride Wednesday, April p.
 A list of all the delinquent taxes is being made up. Tax Collector Davis says all property upon which the taxes have not been paid will be sold in 10 days. This applies to personal as well as real property, and the collector is very desirous that all who are delinquent come to the city hall and pay up.
 Mrs. .. H. Longcrier of Goodwater is visiting Mrs. John Angwin, 1512 Avenue F. Mrs. Longcrier is the wife of Dr. Longcrier, Baptist minister at that point.
 Mrs. John McGowan of Union Springs is attending the Sunday school conven- tion in Birmingham. While here Mrs McGowan will be the guest of Mrs. Pey- ton Eubarlss, 2114 Avenue G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
IN BIRMINGHAM.

"Why is everybody walking about on tiptoes?" "shhh! They are trying to keep from jolting thu Hobson boom.'
 IN LOVE.
 It isn't
 Much fun,
 Less you're
 The one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
PERPETUAL YOUTH.

By Oliver Wendell Holmes Iris yet high day; thy staff resume And fight fresh battle for the truth. For what is age but youths full bloom, A riper, more transcendent youth?
 A weight of gold
 Is never old. Streams broader grow as downward rolled At sixty-two life has begun, At seventy-three begins once more; Fly swifter as thou near st the sun And brighter shine at eighty-four.
 At ninety-five
 Should thou arrive, Still wait on God and work and thrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
ENOUGH SAID.

That fellow Is mystic who thinks life is a dream" Docs he work for living?' "No." q thought as muchr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
About Persons.

Joseph Bryan of Richmond, one of fthe large stockholders of the sloss-sheffieId company and a member of the board of directors. returned home yesterday after Q short visit to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

It is real love match, that of Prince Ifelie and Mime. Anna Gould. She loves title and he loves slice of old Jay Gould's money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Hereafter Mocha coffee is to come from the Yemen district of Arabia, and trees in Brazil that grow indiscrim- inately Mocha, Java and Rio coffee will be driven out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The Denver convention hall will seat 14,O00 persons, only 1000 of whom will be delegates The rest will be mere lookers-on in Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Grover Cleveland says 15,O00. 900 Americans carry life insurance. or about one in every five of our entire population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Alfred G. Vanderbilt is driving coach in England for fares. Others prefer to drive street car for a sal ary, and one is as honorable as the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Weddings are coming along since Easter in the accustomed number, and this shows that the times are not so hard as they are cracked up to be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

When the President leaves the White House he is to become, it is said, a globe trotter of great renown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Congress expects the President to do $25,000 worth of travelling at the expense of the plain people of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

IL WAS IOO Ddu dDOul i1ol D WilS tuiH- ing to salt"
 And worse still, if her temper was acid.'
 REPLIES. A Missouri bandit robbed a woman's stocking of s75 To make matters worse, the stocking was being worn at the time. If tickets of admission were sold to heaven. more people would be sure of going there.
 If some people had to swallow their pride they would choke to death. Ellen Terry doesn't think Henry Irving was very good at playing the devil. That may or. may not be a compliment. According to the Washington Post, a French physician wants to know why fat men strut How does he expect them to hold up their bay windows, if they don't strut?'
 Mime. Anna Gould probably finds Vesu vius a mild affair after the squabble she had with her family.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
MARRIED.

There was a little man
 Who had a little wife; She certainly led him
 A troublesome life. When mornings were frosty
 He had to build the fire, In spring he beat the carpet Until he'd 'mosf expire. She made him mow the lawn And plant the garden, too; Assuredly, there was nothing She wouldn't make him do, From tending to the baby And answering the door To looking after dinner
 While she called on the poor. Besides. he earned a living
 And kept the wolf away, And when his wife went shopping The bills he had to pay. You wonder how he did it?- It pushed him some, no doubt, And there were gloomy mornings When he couldn't figure out A thing to his advantage,
 And he'd start to getting cross, But it didn't help him any, Cause his little wife was bossI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

England has two ex-premiers-Lord Rosebery and MT. Balfour-and Amer ica has but one ex-President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The Aldrich bill and the doornail are neck-and-neck in this world, and neither is making any progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Mocha" coffee would be up against the pure food law if there were pound of real Mocha in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

In Sweden the childrea plant 500 900 trees on every Arbor Day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

A glut in the strawberry market is about due, for the crop in the south is large and fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
sHUcKs!

When the bard's a trifie groggy- Say his head is aching fiereely And his wheels are all unbalanced, Due to spring and too much thinking; And he can't compose a sonnet, Even though his breads depending On the effort. and the muses Have deserted him completely, Taking inspiration with them, Is 1t any wonder that he Waxes gloomy-browed and grouchy, Deeming all the world against him And his useful days quite finished If they ever have been started? Do you think he should be censured If he pounds his old typewriter In a most internal manner, Smashing letters on the keyboard, Making topographic pebbles, Knocking papers off the table, ? Stirring up a teapost tempest, All alone and all unnoticed, And concludes by saying, Darn it! Wish l had a job as chauffeur To sweet and lovely maiden, Heiress to a million dollars. Who would listen while I whispered In her ear some words of wooing!"
 KILLED FOR FUN. That man has murdered thousand mothers-in-law."
 "Good heavens!'
 Don't be alarmed. He is a humorist"
 FIERCE. He held her little hand Twas on the gleaming sand, The surf was making music on the
 shore; And ere the sun was set Twas going some you beti- He kissed the maiden fifty times or
 nore The silver moon rose up Twas really time to sup, And Algernon grew weary for the nonce, But Clara sweetly said, Why ducky, I'm afraid You haven't kissed your precious too-
 dles once!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The prohibitionists should stand by the railroads, for Ryan says they are 95 per cent water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
AN OVERSIGHT.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 The damned reporter followed Helie up Vesuvius, but utterly neglected to kick him into the crater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
ALMOST EXTINCT.
CoMPLIcATING MATTERS.

"Pa, what is a rara avis?"
 "A boodle-proof alderman, my son."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

In the baseball list Alabama is all right, for she is holding both ends and the middle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Theodore Roosevelt says he will buy no automobile as long as any horses are left on the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The small boy is never as numerous at the circus as the big boys and the old boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The common housefly is murderous creature. It killed 1000 in Chicago last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

The stock ticker always discounts coming events, and prices are going up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

In the Senator Aldrich obsequies friends are requested to omit flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

Articles on Hughes have gone out of fashion in the magazines.