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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10

so big that nothing that happens in Ala bama fails to concern her. I stand in the relation to Alabama waterways that a general does to an army. It is my place to bring all forces together for a common good. l represent every city in the state, and will give every project that concerns the state full and fair investi- gation. Your club should appoint com mittees to get in touch with Selma, Mo- bile, Gadsden and other places Help them to work out the best plans, md if neces- sary help me to cut off non-feasible plans. Don't make resolutions that don't amount to anything. Hell has better resolutions in her pavements than some that come out of organizations in Alabama
 0Iesticrs Are Piled.
 At the conclusion of MT. Taylor's re- marks he was asked a number of ques- tions by Rufus N. Rhodes in regard to what his position would be in regard to waterway development
 How much money will the rivers and harbors committee appropriate eaen year" he was asked
 T nave not the slightest idea" was the reply.
 Mir. Taylor then explained that the committee had under consideration pro- jects aggregating in cost $365, 100000. F Fu- ture appropriations would be determ- ined in committee and the engineers re- concentrations would be the basis of the committees recommendations for ap- propriations"
 "If you can get only $1.50O0OO is 1t your idea to devote it all to Mobile channels and harbor?" he was next asked.
 Don't let it get back to Mobile that l won't ask for more than $1,5O0,000," was the facetious reply. T certainly expect to get that much or more and if l do I think that Mobile should have s5OO,OOO of the amount. s45O,O0O for the channel and $5O,o0O for the outer bar. The remainder should be apportioned among the different waterways of the state. 1 will consult with Birmingham as to what you will get, but don't understand me to say that I will do what you say"
 Do you think that you will get rivers and harbors bill through the next Congress?"
 To this question MT. Taylor replied that he doubted that such bill could be gotten through on account of the Presi- dential election being so near. He stated. however that the demand for waterway improvement was so urgent that it was possible that the bill might go through in spite of this fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
PUBLIC HEALTH SYMPOSIUM.
Alabama Physicians Speak On I'm
 portant Subject at Selma

Selma, January 9.-(Special.) )-Tonight at the court house was held the third public symposium under the direction of Dr. W. Fl. Sanders, state health of- gcer. There was a fair number of cit- izens present. Mayor Atkins presided ever the meeting and presented Dr.. Sanders, who called on various physicians of the state, members of the public health committee, to elucidate the Alabama system. Dr. Sholl. Dr. Tally and pr. Robinson of Birmingham; Dr. Pugh and Dr. Gaines of Mobile; Dr. Furniss of Sell ma and N. B. Cameron took prominent part in the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Solution of Conao Problem.

Brussels, January 9.--M. Schollaert, for mer president of the chamber of deputies, who recently was appointed minister of the interior in succession to the late M. De Troos, has accepted, in addition, the post of premier, which office M. De Troos also held. Advocates of the idea of Congo annexation derive new hope of solution of the Congo problem from M. Schollaert' s acceptance of this office, although they doubt that the matter can be settled be- fore the end of 1908, as parliament will adjourn in April on account of the elec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
The asprinu Chicken" Tonight.

As Ambrose Girdle in 'The Spring Chicken" which will be presented at the Jefferson theatre tonight, Richard Carle, the imititable comedian, has a part that fits him like a glove. In the second act Girdle is obliged to turn waiter In or der to work out the amount of his bill at a restaurant. This act gives MT. Carle every opportunity to display his talents which he does with brilliant success. He carries the whole act practically Alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Bay at Mobile.

Continuing, he said: "I am already in- ,tructed as to the feasibility of plan for development from the outer bay of Mobile to Locust and Mulberry Forks. If you want to get above the forks you must devise the work. Find the means, and if they are feasible l will promise to do my part
 where she can afford to work for herself alone. She has reached that stage that she longed for 20 years ago. She Is now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Dandy Dixie Minstrels.

At the Jefferson theatre next Monday matinee and night will be seen the Dandy Dixie minstrels. This is Voelcllle and No lands attraction. not the inferior and misrepresenting imitation of somewhat similar attractions, but the reliable, guar- anteed company which backs up it's claim and statement with your moneys worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Pay Days at Steel PIant.

Commencing today and continuing un- til Saturday the employees of the steel plant department will receive their semi monthly pay. The employees are paid off in departments separate day be- ing provided for each. Next Tuesday will be the regular monthly pay day at the blast furnace This is the first pay day in three weeks and many thousand dol- lars will be paid out The merchants are anticipating a good trade as most of the employees trade in Ensley although Birmingham gets a fair share of the pay rolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
..Rremster,s Millions.n

Here is what the Columbus (Ohio) Evening Dispatch said among other things of "Brewsters Millions,' the at traction at the Jefferson theatre tomor- row matinee and night:
 eNo apologies need be offered for the Conan and Harris companys interpre- tation of "Brewster's Mlllions,' which played to two capacity houses at the Southern Thursday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
At the Gavetu.

Charles Robinson and his Night Owls.' one of the latest innovations to the burlesque field. is the attraction at the New Gayety theatre this week. Charles Robinson's name ahead of any organization is synonymous with suc- cess, as he has established reputa- tion in the different burlesque theatres throughout the country for the excel lence of his performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10

In so many plays has AL H. Metz) Wilson,s the golden voiced singer, ap- peared under the surname of Metz that the cognomen has stuck and there are more of his friends who know him under the endearing surname of Metz than any other. This year Mr Wilson ap- pears in the title role in the new Metz in the Alps which will be seen at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday matinee and night Seats on sale tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
At the Majestic,

The Minstrel Misses, at the Majestic this week present the novel feature of two little girls in black giving a minstrel show all by themselves. There is a corl- plete olio from jokes to solos, duets and clog dances. Mile. Orbassanys group of trained cockatoos demonstrate how well birds may be educated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10

turned about an hour later and stated that they had arrived at a verdict. The foreman then stated to the court that the jury had found that the negro was guilty of murder. The negro was taken back to Birmingham almost immediately after the verdict was rendered. It is be- lieved by some that an appeal will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Otto Harris Goes Free.

The trial of Otto Harris, a negro, charged with the murder of another ne- gro near Adger about year ago, came up this morning and was quickly dis posed of. After the case was given to the jury it took them only a few minutes to decide that the negro was not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Historic BulIdinu Burned.

Raleigh, N. C., January 9.--A special from Newborn, N. C., says the old historic building which was part of Governor Tryon's palace before the revolutionary war was destroyed by fire today. The building was used as a residence by James E: Duffy and was in state of excellent preservation, notwithstanding it's extreme age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Funeral of Edward F. Wise.

Selma, January 9.-(Special.) .)-From his late home at the St. Elmo hotel this afternoon occurred the funeral of Mir. Edward F. Wise, whose death occurred yesterday morning after long illness He was of a large family and possessed many friends who gathered to attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Few Pay Poll Tax.

Montgomery, January 9.-(Special)-So far only 699 voters of this county have paid their poll tax, seventy-two of whom have paid back taxes which they had not kept up for some years. An effort will be made to get many others to get their receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10

Only one "BROMO QUININE." That Is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Used the world over to Cure a Cold In One Day. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
John Andrews To Hang.

After being out all night and filing
 into court this morning and declaring that they could not arrive at a verdict, the jury in the John Andrews case were sent back to the room. and re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10

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lt New Code.

9.-(Special. 1.-The city ed an ordinance provid- ,ption of the state muni- Girard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Al. H. (Metz) Wilson.

or your money back" Don miss tn best show of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Seeks Information.


 q didn't come here today to tell you anything. l came to have you tell me something As you know, 1 am here as member of the rivers and harbors committee I have been on it for just three days. You, through your commer- cial organizations and newspapers, put me here; now post me on what you want me to do. I confidently believe that you know better what you need and what you want than I do and I think that it is your duty to tell me- I am going to do the best I can and I am due the thoughts of the best brains in Alabama, and I know some of it is in Birmingham.
 "To come right square down to busi- ness, give me proposition that has com mon sense in it. If you don't I will tell you frankly that l will turn you down. Let me know just exactly what you want and I promise to devote as much time to getting it as any 10 men in Birmingham will do. It is my duty to do it.
 My opinion is that you want a sea port by which you can get to deep water. You don't want that seaport through the Terminal station. You couldn't get 1t if you did. You have got to be practical I don't believe in scattering my shot. I believe in determining what is the better thing and the practical thing and then going after it. There are many schemes that are good; there are many good pro- jects. But if we try to get them all at once we will be like the French were when they undertook to build the isthmian canal and where s that gone-where the woodbine twineth."
 Mir Taylor then described his recent it to Panama and spoke in glowing
 nf the work being accomplished
 referred with especial pride to
 .senta tion which the south held
 board of engineers. Those boys
 nere don't have any more doubt of
 iork being done in a reasonable time
 I do that I am standing here," he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
On ;npc. tant Committee.

Birmingham is responsible for my being on the rivers and harbors com mittee. It was through the influence of your commercial organizations that was induced to accept the position. Throughout my congressional career it has been my ambition to fill a place on the appropriations committee if the democracy ever offered me the oppor- tunity. The appropriations committee passes annually on bills aggregating a97OO0O,O0O while the rivers and har- bors committee does not handle more than s65 900, 900 annually. I would like to see our country grow until the ap- propriations committee would handle billion dollars annually.
 "The citizens of Birmin gliam are my people. Many of my boyhood friends are in this audience today. There are enough of them here to make me feel at home in Birmingham. I have had one thousand ideas about Birnling ham and have always been filled with admiration not alone for what you have done but for what you will do. I never told you about my ideas for I knew that l never had one that you did not have better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
TAYLOR TALKS ON WATERWAYS PLANS Wants Common Sense Basis to
 Work On ASKS FOR INFORMATION Says Birmingham Has Reached Point Where She Can Work For Devel.
 opment of the Whole
 State.
ASKS FOR INFORMATION

Congressman George Washington Taylor representative from the First Alabama district, addressed a gathering of citizens in the Commercial club rooms at 12 o'clock yesterday on ti e subject Improvements of Alabama's S Waterways" Owing to a sudden change in the time of the meeting the meeting was not as large as it would have been otherwise, only 40 or 50 men being present Congressman Taylor, how ever in private conversation described the gathering. while small, as being "a very intelligent body of men,"
 The meeting was first announced for II o'clock yesterday morning. The regular date for the monthly meeting of the club is this afternoon, but the board of directors of the club Wednes- meetings and hold them together at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Taylor Appears During Morning.
 Congressman Taylor appeared on the scene during the morning hours and informed Secretary Babb that he would have to hold the. conference earlier in the day as he would have to leave Bir- mingham at o'clock. Telephones were pressed into service and by noon crowd of 40 or 90 had collected in the club rooms. Congressman Taylor then addressed the meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the club was also held at o'clock as had been an nouneed There will be no meeting this afternoon.
 Congressman Taylor was introduced by President Sterling A. Wood ard spoke in part as follows;
The gold leaf., 1908-12-03
The Greatest Obligation of All.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer
While the blessings which We as II
people have received this year have
been rich and manifold. that for
which many if not the majority OF Us
should be chiefly thankful today and
at all times is that high heaven has
not dealt with US according to our
deserts. When one reflects upon the
many sins committed, the many
wrongs done, the little good accom-
plished, the many opportunities Tor
service to God and humanity which
have been allowed to pass unim-
proved; in word how long the debit
and how short the credit account
kept with US by the Great Book-keep-
er, the majority of Us must stand
amazed at Gods patience and long
suffering
1t is not for what He has done for
us but for what He has not done to
us that we owe most thanks.
We thank Him as we should for life
and health; for the increase which the
earth has yielded; for exemption from
the "pestilence that walketh by dark
ness and the destruction that wasteth
at noonday," but before that we
should thank Him for not having
sent us to hell where, in the course of
strict Justice, we belong.
The gold leaf., 1908-12-03
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The gold leaf., 1908-12-03
A New Poem by Edwin Markham

Edwin Markham, who made a
worldwide reputation a few years
ago with his poem. "Tne Man With
the Hoe" has written for the Christ
mas WOman's Home Companion a
poem that is considered to be even
greater than "The Man With the
Hoe" Many who have read Mark
ham snew poem, "Before the Gospels
Were," consider it the greatest verse
of recent wears. "BefOre the Gospels
Were tells, with wonderful poetic
imagination. the story of the gather
ing together of the materials for the
gospels by Christ's disciples after His
ascension. Never before has there
been presented so illuminating pic
ture of what Christ life meant to His
disciples and why it WAS SO accurate
ly reflected in their gospels.
The opening verse of the poem is:
Long moons and evenings after He was gone,
Mary the Mother, Matthew, Luke and John,
And all those who loved Him to the last
Went over all the marvel OF the past
Went over all the old familiar ways
With tender talk of dear remem bered days.
They walked the roads that never gave Him
rest
Past Jordan's ford. past Kedron's bridge.
Up OHvet. up Hermon's ridge,
To that last road the one they loved the
best.
The climax of the poem is reached in
the last verse, which sums up all the
thoughts that have been expressed in
the preceding lines:
SO budding often by the chimney blaze,
Or going down She old remembered ways
On many a lingering walk,
They held their wonder-talk.
Minding each other of some sacred spot.
Minding each other of a word forgot;
SO gathering up till all the whispered words
Went to the four winds like a fight of birds,
The gold leaf., 1908-12-03
Alex. J. Field.
Named as Private Secretary by
Governor-Elect kitchin--An-
nouncement Received With
Satisfaction and Approval
Throughout the State.

News ana oDSefNeF
The private secretary to Governor
W. W. kitchin. who goes into office
in January. will be Mr.. Alex j. Field,
of this city.
That he would appoint Mr.. Field
to that position was given out by
Governor-elect kitchin while he was
in the city yesterday. 1t is an
appointment that will be greeted
with satisfaction by the Democracy
throughout the State, for Mr.. Field
is Il working Democrat, always ready
to do service for his party. lie has
many friends in North Carolina and
these will hea- OF his appointment
with peculiar satisfaction.
Mr.. Field is a member of the bar OF
Raleigh. and in the past four cam
paigns he has been the secretary OF
the State Democratic Executive Com
mittee. Holding this position he has
been in close touch with the leading
men of the State, and he will GO to
his new duties splendidly qualified
and equipped to carry these on sue
cessfully. Courteous, polite and ever
ready to serve he will prove a wise
choice as private secretary. A man
of experience, learning and legal abil-
itv his services will be of value to the
new Governor. His friends in Raleigh
who last night heard of the appoint
ment expressed warm approval of
the selection of Mr. Field by Cover
| nor-elect kitchin.
Mr. Field is native of Warren, a
son of the late Dr. George Field, who
came to North Carolina from Nir-
ginia. He was born in 1864 and re-
ceived his early education in the
schools of Warren county, going
afterwards to Horner's at Oxford.
and graduating at the University OF
North Carolina in 1885. In 1888 he
was admitted to the practice of law,
| and began his career as a lawyer ut
Oxford. Eleven years ago he removed
| to Raleigh where he has since prac-
ticed law. In 1890 Miss Louie Hughes,
OF Oxford. became his wife, and two
children, both boys, have been born
! to them.
Mr. Field and dGovernor-elect kitch-
in have been friends for many years.
Living in Oxford, Mr. Field was i'll
| the same Senatorial District with Mr..
kitchin, who in the early nineties was
| the Democratic nominee for Senator.
In the campaign at that time Mr..
Field gave a warm support to Mr..
kitchin, and in the years since then
| he has ever been warm friend of the
| Governor-elect
The position of private secretary is
a most important one in the State
Government, and those who know
Mr.. Field are confident that he will
fully measure up to the duties. The
salary of the position is $4,000 a
year, the private secretary being also
| the military secretary of the Cover
nor, with the rank of Colonel, and so
it will be that hereafter it will no
longer be Mr. Field but Col. Field.
The gold leaf., 1908-12-03
A Sensible Printer.

a New Orleans paper tells OF a printer
who, when his iellow-workmen went
out to drink beer during working
hours, put in the bank the exact
amount which he would have spent
il he had gone out to drink with
them. He kept to his resolution for
five years. He then examined his
bank account and found that he had
on deposit $521S5. In the five
years he had not lost day from i'll
health.
-Four or five of his fellow workmen
had, i'll the meantime, become drunk
ards, were worthless as workmen,
and were discharged. The water
drinker bought printing office on
enlarging his business, and in twenty
years from the time he began to
put by his money was worth one
hundred thousand dollars.
The gold leaf., 1908-12-03

HENDERSON. N. O., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1908.
We Thank Thee.

o. H. in The Presbyterian Standard.
For all the colors that with lavish hand
Thou spreadest far and near,
The splendor that Thy love has planned
To crown the passing year;
And Tor Thy sunlight glorifying all
Sparirg aor leaf nor flower.
Giving alike TO Summer and to Fall,
Of beauty a rich dover.
For clouds and rain, for winds and cold and
snow,
For these we thank Thee too
For we have learned their use. and 40 we
know,
These too have purpose true
For darkness, Lord. and all that darkness
brings
TO those who trust in Thee.
We are assured It's but Thine outspread
wings,
And tmid fears must flee.
And though upon our hearts the shadows
fall
VI grlei and care today,
Teach US to count orr mercies great and
small.
Till shadows fee away
We thank Thee most OF all because we know
In whom we have believed,
And lifting eyes of trust NAV onward go.
From doubts and fears relieved.