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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
The Iron Market.

While the pig iron market is quiet this week, compared with two or three weelss ago, 1t is firm. The Birmingham sales in May and June totaled over eOO,000 tons. Shipments are going forward rapidly and a fresh buying movement will be due, 1t is said, later in the present month Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati report for the week says.
 There is improvement in railroad buy ing, and the manufacturers of agricul- tural implements repJrt business good and their plants are jrunning full. Pig iron prices are unchs;nged and are ruling firm and a fair busibess has been done. There are still some} consumers who are only buying from {me to time, but as their business Is gradually improving these purchases arr increasing In volume. The outlook IS ex remedy favorable. Pro ducers and cons 1ners alike seem to feel that gradual improvement will be the rule and as all natGral conditions are excel lent. hopeful pgns are manifest on every hand. ThereSps still a scattering inquiry for extended eiivery, and some sales are being made pr the third and last quar- ter, but od portion of this iron has already bee soid during the recent ac- tivity, and Ill additional business is se- cured by c sumers on which to figure the use of iron, these extended sales will probah be in the minority"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
OF MYSELF.

By Abraham Cawley. This only grant me-that my means
 may lie Too low for envy. for contempt too high,
 Some honor I would have, Not from great deeds, but good alone; The unknown aref better than ill Rumor can ope the grave. Acauaintance I would have. but when't
 depends Not on the number, but the choice of
 friends. Books should. not business. entertain
 the light3 And sleep. as lhdisturbed as death, the My house sicottage more Than palace .hnd should fitting be For all my 4se no luxury My gardea painted OCT With Natvre's hand, not Arts, and
 plea,pres yield Horace meht envy in his Sabine held. Thus wcqid I double my lifes fading
 spafe, For he Hat runs it well twice runs his
 rFe;
 And ih this true delight, These tunbought sports, this happy
 fate, I wolh not fear. nor wish my fate B,qboldly say each night Ton3row let my sun his beams dis
 play, o day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
Mcconnell Returns.

Prof. W. c. Mcconnell has returned to Birmingham and was among his friends here yesterday shaking their hands. For the past six weeks Professor Mcconnell has been in Pittsburg, where he managed the dancing pavilion at Dream City park. He states that he has returned to Bir- mngham to remain, for the time being, at least.
 Professor Mcconnell will open the Hlp- podrome skating pavilion to the Fourth of July crowd tomorrow morning, and the place will be open all day and, until mid night
 There are many people in Birmingham who welcome Professor Mcconnell He has been in this city for a number of years. conducting dancing schools, and was manager of the Hippodrome until he decided to go to Plttsburg. While here be- fore he made many friends who are glad to know of his return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
Crops and General Business

As orders in one line of business or
 become optimistic, and this optimism
 has practically reached the conclusion
 that general business will become good
 as soon as good crops are well assured, and election uncertainties are out of the way. Even cautious men are be- sinning to feel that business will as- Sume reasonable volume next winter, and that trade in 1909 will be we'll nigh normal. No one expects boom. 10 one perhaps desires one. What Is desired is general restoration of con. hdanca and an opportunity for growth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
coLoREo PROPERTY OWNERS.

From the New York Times.
 The young generation of negroes in the state of Georgia, which holds one eighth the colored population of the country, has increased its property holdings within five years from $14,- 196,735 in 1901 to s23,750,219 in 19>e, or 67.3 per cent. The older generation, which was a factor" in production between 1879 and 1890, increased it's property from s5,1s3,39S to s12,322,003 At the close of the decade from 1886 to 1Ss6 the value of the negroes prop erty represented an increase of 174.2 per cent. The Georgia negroes are all most all farmers.
 These figures are adduced from the Georgia records by the correspondent of the Washington Star in support of the contention that northern well-wishers of the negro should recognize the fact that he thrives best in agriculture, and his salvation should be worked out on the farm:
 ''It Is only In the cities and towns that the negro race shows signs of deterioration and depravity. Keep them out of the temptations of the towns and cities and they will do well. Teach tn em to apply their labor intelligently upon the soil and they will prosper and be contented."
 Negroes own 82,S22 out of 224,300 farmes In the state, comprising one fifth the area under cultivation. Their holdings are divided as follows
 "Seventy-two negroes own more than 1000 acres each, 36S own between 800 and 1000 acres each, 1475 own between 200 and 500 acres each, S540 own be- tween 175 and 2e0 acres each, 10,372 own between 100 and 175 acres each, 19076 own between 50 and 100 acres each, 39,652 own between 20 and 50 acres each"
 The sons of white farmers through out the country are quitting the farms for the cities. Agricultural land, on which the nation depends is cheap. The negroes may improve their opportunity. When the reaction from the cities sets in, as 1t surely will, the whites will find respectable negro competitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
cHoPlN's FUNERAL MARCH.

From Franz Liszts Life of Chopin.
 It would be impossible to pass in silence the Funeral March inserted in the first sonata, which was arranged for the or chestra, and performed. for the first time at Chopln's own obsequies.
 What other accents could have been found capable of expressing, with the same heart-breaklng effect, the emotions. the tears, which should accompany to the last long sleep one who had taught in a manner so sublime how great losses should be mourned? All that the funeral train of an entire nation weep
 ing It's own ruin and death can be imag-
 ned to feel of desolating woe, of ma- jestic sorrow, walls in the musical ring
 ing of this passing-bell, mourns in the tolling of this solemn knel, as it accom- panies the mighty escort on it's way to the still city of the dead. The intensity of mystic hope; the devout appeal to su- perhuman pity, to infinite mercy, to a dread justice which numbers every cra- dle and watches every tomb; the exalted resignation which has wreathed so much grief with halos so luminous; the noble endurance of so many disasters with the inspired heroism of Christian martyrs who know not to despair, resound in this melancholy chant whose voice of suppli- cation breaks the heart. All of most pure, of most holy of most believing, of most hopeful In the hearts of children, women and priests rosounds, quivers and trembles there with irresistible vibra- tions We feel it is not the death of a single warrior to mourn while other he- roes live to avenge him, but that a whole genera tion of warriors has forever fallen, leaving the death song to be chanted but by wailing women, weeping children and helpless priests.
 Yet this Melopee so funereal, so full of desolating woe, Is of such penetrating sweetness that we can scarcely deem it of this earth. These sounds, in which the wild passion of human anguish seems chilled by awe and softened by distance, impose a profound meditation, as if, chanted by angels, they foated already in the heavens the cry of a nations an- guish mounting to the very throne of Godi The appeal of human grief from the Tyre of seraphs! Neither cries, nor horses groan, nor impious blasphemies, nor furious imprecations trouble for a moment the sublime sorrow of the plaint: it breathes upon the ear like the rhythmed signs of angels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
MEAN TRICK ON TIM's PART.

Chicago Letter to the Cincinnati Times
 Star.
 Tim Woodruff was an awful disappoint- ment. Many person came all the way to Chicago to see his famous waistcoat He has been featured as the man behind the ten-blow vest. People expected him to appear with a confiagration raging about his middle. They looked for Scotch plaid affair in the vest line that rioted and ragged and dynamited the po- lice. They were prepared for a perfect raiment jag. But not so Tim just teased the audience by keeping his coat buttoned up. A thin line of white ap- peared around the edges of his coat lapels. There was no bird of paradise effect to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
Enforcement of Law

A law is made to be enforced, not evaded or disregarded. Under statute of the state this county prohibits the sale of liquors. This law should be enforced just so long as it remains law.
 This is the position that Mayor Ward takes, and he Is right Whenever or wherever the Mayor attempts to en. force law The Age-Herald will sup port him, and so will every other good citizen.
 Let there be no mistake about this. The prohibition law and all other laws should be enforced, and Mayor Ward will have an abounding public senti- ment behind him whenever he stands as the champion of law. And such a champion he is by nature and practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
Defeat of John Wesley Gaines

In the crash of politics which took place in Tennessee last Saturday John Wesley Gaines was relegated to a place on the banks of Salt River. He had served we'll and faithfully. not to say picturesquely, 12 years. He had discussed with emphasis all sorts of topics. He had even advocated higher pay for himself because he felt he was earning it day in and day out, but when the day of the primary Came he was left behind by majority that he cannot reasonably hope to overcome two years hence. He was defeated by nearly 1400 votes.
 His successor in the Sixty-first Con- gress is to be Joseph w. Byrnes, a young lawyer of Nashville, who has had considerable experience in the leg islature, including term as speaker of the lower house. He is said to be studious, ambitious and industrious. and his friends hope he may some day become as famous as his predecessor now is.
 To tell the exact truth, John Wesley seems to have become a statewide pro- hibitionist at moment that was not a bit psychological. This is what ailed him, for Nashville believes in making hay while the sun of Georgia and Ala bama shines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
Fourth of July Picnic.

q feel sure that the Fourth of July picnic and field day sports at the State Fair grounds for the benefit of the East Lake orphanage will be a splendid suc- cess' said M. E. Linnehan. Thousands of tickets have been sold already, and the attendance will be a record breaker. The gates will open at 10 a. m and fhe festivities will continue until near mid night. There will be baseball, horse rac- ing, great barbecue dinner and dancing. Memoli's band will furnish the music"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
ROCKEFELLER SERIES.

A feature of unusual interest IS the an of a series of articles, under the title Some Random "Reminiscences of Men and Events," by MT. John U. Rockefeller, which will begin in the oc- tober issue of ''The Worlds Work, ana there will begin in the August number a series of articles by MT. c. M. Keys on the activities and worldwide business interests of the Standard Oil company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 When a boy can earn a living it's because his father won't do it for h i'm.
 Unless man is careful about his money the first thing he knows some of it will be gone on useful things.
 Ideals can be very valuable to peo- nle who have no chance to experiment.
 woman Is so proud of doing her duty she can keep on loving her hus- band long after she knows she doesn't.
 The way for girl to learn to drive is to &o buggy riding with aj man who can't manage horse With one hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
May Return To Birmlnqham.

E. J. Putnam, formerly prominent bus mess man of Birmingham, but afterwards q resident of Indianapolis and then of Chi cago, but now of Atlanta, was in the city yesterday and was greeted by old friends He represents the Paine Lumber compa- ny, with factory in Oshkosh, Wis.
 Birmingham has improved rapidly since lived here few years ago. he said. 'It is growing fast and Is attracting great attention throughout the country. I will probably open an office here soon and come back here to live"
 Mrs. Putnam was favorite here In mu- sical as well as social circles. She has d colature voice of rare fiexibility and sweetness and was for two years the solo soprano at St. Pauls church. Her return to Birmingham will be regarded as a de- cided acquisition to local musical art. Friends who have heard her in Atlanta say that her voice is finer than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
WHILE AWAY FROM HOME

Birmingham people who are leavinq nome for the summer should have The Age-Herald follow them, and thus keen informed about what is taking place in the city and state during their absence. The Age-Herald will be sent to them at any address at the regular price, and the address will be changed as often as desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
THE GROWTH OF DBsIRB.

THE GROWTH OF DESIRE. Alas, to think of other days, the days used to know, When was crawling gaily on the floor. A rubber ball, a jumping-jack, train that wouldn't go Contrived to make me gurgle all the more. But times have changed and I have too, tis very plain to see, And toys no longer fill my soul with mirth; Although modest competence is not in sight for me, To tell the truth, I'd like to own the earthl
 ONE OF THE ALLIES What has become of Pro Bono Pub lico'?' Why, don't you knowg"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
Regarding Presidential Years.

Business is usually dull in Presidential campaign summers said L. s. Bishop of St. Louis, 'but it is less so now thar. in 1896, 1900 or 1904. From all indications. this summers trade will be better and more satisfactory than 1t was in 1904, and vastly better than 1t was in 1900 or 1898, while prosperity was in evidence in 1904 1t Jagged during the dog days and did not steady up until fall.
 'The bumper crop reports are stimulat- ing all branches of general trade. I feel that by September prosperity will be in full swing all through the south. This Presidential year will be an exception to the rule. A casual glance over Birmng- ham would cause visitor to think that prosperity was making a new high rec ord here. I am told that nearly all the plants in the district are in operation. There is certainly no room here for a croaker.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
FIERCE.

Men talk of the lonely desert
 And the ocean's stormy breast: Of the gloom in a mountain fastness
 Where the hunter plies his quest; Of the dismal polar regions
 And the fields of ice and snow, And the still. forgotten islands
 Where vessels never go. Men talk of the awful silence
 That broods OCT a vacant plain, And the sombre depths of forest
 In the beat of a winter rain; And of lands where the day is a horror And the night is a ghastly dream, And they tell of the caves of darkness
 By the subterranean stream. But the place that is really lonesome
 And profoundly wrapped in gloom 1e the crowded, bustling city
 Where the trucks and the trolleys boom. When the world seems a world of trouble And your mood is far from gay; When you're feeling a bit discouraged And the only girl is awayI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
BIG AS A MOUNTAIN.

From Harpers Weekly.
 Mrs Benham-You used to say that you would move mountains for me.
 Benham-Well, didn't bring home your new hat the other night?f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Currency associations are being formed in all parts of the country, and the\ one in Alabama should be organ ized before cotton is ready to be moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

The name of the pennant winner in the Southern league has not been an- nounced, and it may be kept a secret until September comes again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

He doesn't care for loud applause,
 Nor does he ever pine To stand in midst of breathless pause And court the spotlight's shine. He brides himself on modesty
 And all that sort of thlng And yet, he'll take you out to see
 His garden in the spring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Senator Stone declines to debate the senatorial issue with Governor Folk The former still has faith in a gum- shoe, soft-pedal campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

MT. Bryan has his hands full. He is editing the Commoner with one hand and steering the Denver convention with the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

The purchaser of the London Times, Lord Northcliffe, prefers a yellowish tinge in his papers, and the Times may acquire touch of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Sunny Jim is going back to pent-up Utica, where he should consult bar Der about those side whiskers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

The melancholy Griffith may yet steer the Coal Barons to the first divis- ion. Stranger things have happened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

MT. Taft's house may have no porch, but 1t assuredly has kitchen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

A copyright treaty between Japan and the United States will pacify the story writers in the latter country at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Congress will vote a pension to Mrs. Cleveland without a dissenting voice. She was popular and beloved in the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Only two of Grover Cleveland's cab inet officers are still in active politics. The two are Judson Harmon of Ohio and Hoke Smith of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

The glorious day of casualties and bandages is approaching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

It is said that an Indiana literary man has been engaged to write John D. S very own autobiography.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

North Carolina was democratic enough to nominate Kitchin for gov ernor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

The July bride will be as welcome at Niagara Falls as her June sister was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
THE PROBLEM.

What are we up against? Life-'tis a great old game; Though we laugh or sigh, we're bound
 to die
 And the end is still the same! What are we up against? A few brief years-no more A round or two of bliss and rue And then-for another shore! What are we up against? Some say it is a sordid grind. Take this for your cheer, griefs don't
 reappear
 When once they are left behind!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
REVENGE.

REVENGE. If you had a million dollars, MT. Hall Room, what would you do?" Well, I would go back home and dis tribute 5000 bills among those who wers kind to me- And the others?" T would run them down in my automo- bile."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

The census of 1910 will cost $14. GOO ,000. It is expensive to be populous and trooly great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Courage was Grover Clevelands best trait, and the same feature has ren- dered Theodore Roosevelt popular. The wishy-washy, do-nothing Presidents have perhaps run their course, and only men of courage are wanted in the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
UP TO DATE.

What has become of the old-fashioned grandmother who used to stay at home and read the Bible all the time?" "She is at the ball game every day wearing a merry widow hat"
 REPLIES.
 Carrie Nation has a word to say about the sheath gown. Carrie is full of words. The editor of the Omaha Bee declares that he has a silk hat and dress suit. He must work side line.
 Some men get so wrought up over politics that they would bet their last pair of trousers.
 What is the use of a man being named John Wesley Gaines if he can't win? The Japanese ambassador likes the sheath gown. Baron Takahira has fine eye. A hammock doesn't seem to be any good unless 1t is crowded
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Candidate Sherman has a wesl1it, too, it seems. It is a green one with brass buttons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES

Cant guess'
 He was caught beneath the steam roller at Chicago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

These hot days do not seem short, and yet they are steadily lapsing into darkness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
THE AeE.HERALp AT nENvEa

The Age-HeraId will be On sale at the Brown Palace Hotel news stand and the Savoy Hotel news stand, at Rice's news stand, Echo News and Cigar Co.'s stand at Denver during the democratic convention. 1t will be sold also on the streets of Denver, Ben Luster being In charge of the selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
What are we up against :?
HOMELY.

"He looked death in the face" q don't see how death could stand It."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Progressive cities are planning bal loon parks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
ECHO.
HIS FAILING.

WHERE'S FAIRBANKS? Where's Fairbanks?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Some are born great:-some achieve greatness:-some have greatness thrust upon them.
 Twelfth Night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

MT. Taft smokes no cigars and gives no tips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
THE FOuRTH.

THE FOURTH. Tomorrow is the fatal day Let all the bells be soundedl The press will publish right away A list of dead and wounded!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03
JUST so.

JUST so. Tt doesn't really matter whether Betsy Ross made the first American flag or not" "No?"
 The point is that anybody who tries to pull it down is going to get hurt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Courage was Grover Cleveland's best trait, and the same feature has rem dered Theodore Roosevelt popular The wishy-washy, do-nothing Presidents have perhaps run their course, and only men of courage are wanted in the White House.
 Only two of Grover Cleveland's cab met officers are still in active politics. The two are Judson Harmon of Ohio and Hoke Smith of Georgia.
 
 The name of the pennant winner in the Southern league has not been an- nounced, and it may be kept a secret until September comes again. Senator Stone declines to debate the senatorial issue with Governor Folk. The former still has faith in a gum ! shoe, soft-pedal campaign
 
 The purchaser of the London Times, Lord Northcliffe, prefers a yellowish tinge in his papers, and the Times may acquire touch of it.
 
 MT. Bryan has his hands full. He is editing the Commoner with one hand and steering the Denver convention with the other.
  Congress will vote a pension to Mrs. Cleveland without a dissenting voice. She was popular and beloved in the White House.
 A copyright treaty between Japan and the United States will pacify the story writers in the latter country at least.
 The melancholy Griffith may yet steer the Coal Barons to the first divis- ion. Stranger things have happened. Sunny Jim is going back to pent-up Utica, where he should consult bar Der about those side whiskers.
 
 It is said that an Indiana literary man has been engaged to write John D's very own autobiography.
 
 The census of 1910 will cost $14.- 100000 It is expensive to be populous and trooly great.
  Candidate Sherman has a wesldt, too, it seems. It is a green one with brass buttons.
 These hot days do not seem short, and yet they are steadily lapsing into darkness.
 North Carolina was democratic enough to nominate Kitchin for gov ernor
 The July bride will be as welcome at Niagara Falls as her June sister was. Mir Taft's house may have no porch, but 1t assuredly has kitchen. The glorious day of casualties and bandages is approaching. Progressive cities are planning bal loon parks.
 Mir. Taft smokes no cigars and gives no tips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-03

Battered at the Birningh am, Ala postoffce as second-class matter unoer act of Congress March 3, 1879.
, 1908-03-07

The benefit dance given Thursday
evening by wyoming circle, Women Of