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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Frisco Officials In City.

President A. J. Davidson of the Frisco railroad, with a party of high officials, spent yesterday in Birmingham inspecting the property and business of the company. President Davidson was accompanied by Second Vice President c. R. Gray, Gen eral Superintendent w T. Tyler and Gen. eral Freight Agent E. K. Voorhees.
 Mir. Gray stated that the party had just come down from Memphis and would leave today for Kansas City. While traf- fic all over the country is out of propor- ton to former months. still things are slowly brightening up, and normal condi- tions may be reached before many months.
 ''rhe party is favorably impressed with conditions around Birmingham. You are working many of your plants and traffic promises immediate increase"
 MT. Voorhees, of the traffic department stated that freight business is picking up slowly, and that he has the utmost con- fidence that the next few months will en- tirely right the diffieulties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
Silver Service For Birmingham.


 Henry B. Gray, chairman of the Com mercial club committee on a silver ser vice for the cruiser Birmingham, was in consultation with a number of the mem- bers of his committee yesterday While they have not decided whether this is the right time to commence a collection for the purpose. MT. Gray said: Custom has so long ruled that the city honored by the naming of battleship must show it's ap- preciation by silver service that it has really become a law, and no city can hon. orably get around it. Birmingham will have to do her duty in this matter and present the fastest cruiser with an ap propriate service.
 Even if it were not custom, however, the valiant manner in which the Birmng- ham has stood above her sister ships as the best in speed and shpbuilding, in imi- tation of the greatest city of the south, would make it duty of this city to rec ognize it's work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Melancholy as a lovers lute.
 --1 King Henry W.
Condition of Winter Wheat

The department Of agriculture esti- mates the average condition of winter wheat on April at 91.3 per cent, as against S9.9 per cent one year before, S9.I per cent two years previous, and S6.2 per cont as a 10-year average.
 The average is especially high in the chief surplus states. In Kansas, Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee the condition is put at 95, and in Oregon at 97 Missouri, Oklahoma and Ne braska are nearly up to the leaders.
 These figures of average condition on the 30,069,000 acres seeded last fall means high crop well-nigh approach ing 5OO,OOO,0OO bushels, provided pres ent conditions are maintained to har- vest time. Rarely, indeed, has the April condition of winter wheat ex- ceeded 90. The record-breaking crops of 1901 and 1905 followed April aver ages almost identical with the one of the present season. The yield of win ter wheat last year was 409,000 900 bushels, and crop of 500,000, 900 bushels would inspire confidence and stimulate trade.
 The worlds wheat crop last year was 3,103, 1922 1000 bushels, as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Bunker Coal In Mobile

Export coal may be kept in the car it arrives in ten days, but bunker coal is not export coal, and the bunkerage coal dealers of Mobile recently fought the railroads for ten days free time also. The dealers won in the conten- ton. which was spirited and deter mined The railroads desired permis- sion to charge demurrage after three days had expired, while the bunkerage dealers asked for ten days. As matters stand export and bunker coal are both entitled at Mobile to ten days free time, while domestic coal has the benefit of but three days.
 In the days that are coming the barge will determine these questions for the river is to be opened to the fork in 1911, and the fork may be said to be the center of the Alabama coal fields. It certainly is the center of the Warrior field. in, short time coal can be sent from mines near Tuscaloosa to Mobile, and nc doubt shipments will be made as soon as the river is declared -nayigable. Once started the movement will grow year by year until a good snare of our surplus coal is carried or the bosom of the waters tc the sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
HOW BlARRITz BECAME KNOWN.
French Watering Place Is Favored By
 King Edward.

From the New York Evening Post.
 King Edward is now making his annual sojourn at Biarritz, the French watering place which rivals Trouvile and Monte Carlo for style and wealth. Sixty years ago. however, the place was unknown to the outside world. Biarritz could then scarcely be called a village; it was inhab- tied only by few fishermen living in primitive huts built among the rocks
 Empress Eugenie happened to pass the place. She was immediately charmed with the steep palisades that rise perpendic- ularly out of the sea- with the rough boulders that emerge here and there in the harbor, and most of all with the beau- tiful beach of white, hot sand between the dark blue waves and the brown cliffs.
 So she bought a tract of land and built herself a villa a little farther down the coast The fortune of Biarritz was made Since then it has become the rendezvous of the upper ten of all lands. All the sovereigns of Europe have patronized it more or less, while it has been favored especially by oscar II of Sweden and by King Edward.
 BldrrllZ HOW pOSscseeS tWo CoSihoo' oos- eral theatres, many clubs and societies. and innumerable hotels. The streets are cosmopolitan. The tall and slender Eng fish woman the blonde Russian, the chic Parisienne, as well as the woman with jet black hair, the ivory skin, and the big warm eyes, les yeux d'Espagne, meet and rival one another in beauty and wealth.
 Many persons go to Biarritz to gamble. and the sales de jeux of the casinos and private clubs are crowded day and night with men and women. One of the latter has a history. She may be found any time of the day or night at the gambling table, with a statuette of St. Antoine on one side and another of St. Joseph op- posite her for luck. In her youth she was considered one of the most beautiful girls in Spain. She married young, and during the Carlist war her husband held, for a short time, the reins of the govern ment in his hands. She was admired indeed, the first time she came to Biarrltz she was received with honors due only to royalty. Now she lives only for the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Business Prospects Gocd

Many things are working together to restore confidence and business activ. ity. First of all, the weather and the crops. The spring or planting season has been extremely favorable. rarely has there been one more so, and the crops are getting fine starts. There is hope among all growers, and this may mean much to all lines of trade as well as all consumers.
 Imports are light, because the Amer ican people are no longer buying vast quantities of diamonds and other lux uries, and this means heavy balance of trade which may prevent any ex- ports of gold. After the heavy i'm ports of the panic period this would certainly be an international achieve ment
 The railroads are trimming expendiy lures to fit receipts. The banks knqfR kLow just what they can depend ob. They are sound and safe and they are again prepared to do business on' a proper basis. Money is again seeking investments, and interest rates are' be- coming lower.
 It is true there are a million or &ore of men without employment, but Yet it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
THE DEAD SCIENTIST.

By O. R. Howard Thompson. Each year, anew, he felt he could not fail. To tear the veil that nature held and
 strove
 Amidst mental labyrinth that Qike.
 grove Which sucks the sun and makes the
 monday pale) Made shadows seem like giants, while the
 trail
 Was plotted out, and the law he sought To show why atoms when in contact brought Should flash to life, was sought without
 avail. His brain is stilled, and all the thoughte
 he cast
 In studied phrases, while he slowly trod The laboratorys length, are but the past Babblings of genius, bound to testinv
 rod Yet on his lips smile tells how at lasl He passed the baffling curtain, an6
 found-God. i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
ABOUT THE DRUG HABIT

tals open and the path plain to the dens of the ogres who sell mnd-wrecking, soui- destroying and body-killing drugs merely puts state in the position of the owner of a foul disease who drives it in and lets it prey upon the very pith of life.'
 A few days ago the jail guards discov- cred a prisoner in the act of receiving packages of cocaine upon a string let down from a window in the jail. If it is possible for a man in jail to buy cocaine how easy it must be for any man or wo- man who is not in jail to buy that and other drugs in Louisville. And it is easy, as a matter of fact, in most of the larger cities and many of the small towns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
WHEN CRITICS AGREE.
Larper's Magazine.

From Harper Magazine.
 One night, during the recent engage ment of well known actor, there were two boys in the gallery; plain boys. It was early. One of them asked 'Is the play tonight any good, Jim?''
 Jim picked up his programme and read:
 Hamlet, A Tragedy by William Shake speare.'' He laid down his programme, and turning to the other boy, said, T don't know anything about Hamlet but some of the best plays I have ever seen have been by this William Shakespeare"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
gHE COMMON DESTINY.

 In this mortal vale of sorrow There's one comfort we can borrow At the moment when our former couf- age sticks. Though we miss the goal we try for And the pleasures that we sigh for, There are other people in the self-same fix. Lots of chaps, you'll find, are pumping Down the bumps and sadly humping Their poor heads against the barriers of fate. For one fellow who's successful, There are thousands-'tis djstressful- Who will never, never strike a winning gait That's the reason why we toilers- Seasoned men and youthful broilers- Ought to try to make the best of what we get. Being down and out and bitter Is a sure sign of a quitter And it never has made troubles lighter yeti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Bryan's Eastern Schedule.

Lincoln, Neb., April Civilian J. Bryan will be in New York state from April IF to p. While in New York city he will meet Mrs. Bryan, who is expected to return from a European trip. On Monday he will leave for Peoria, H., where he speaks April 14. He will be in Michigan April 15 and Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Naked paraders Arrested.

Fort William, Ont, April 9.-Douk- hobors again commenced parading, naked, on the streets this morning. About 40 cast off their clothing, but only 15 got on the streets. The police arrested them, taking them to the sta ton in closed carriages, where they were held for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Music In Denver.

'The ancient days when music received extensive patronage by the rich seem to have their counterpart in the city of Den ver Col where fabulous sums are of fered for grand opera productions" said a musician of Birmingham. 'The resi- dents of Denver have built new monster auditorium to entertain national conven- tions and they intend holding a series of magnificent musical productions in 1t as well as the democratic national con- vention that meets there July :.
 "The auditorium is larger than Madison Square Garden, New York, and is built of steel and stone costing s55ooo0. It will be used for great conventions that come to Denver every summer and in the mean- time the musical world has been amazed at the offer of citizens of Denver to provide s5OOOO for series of grand opera productions, this sum to be exclusive of the receipts. This means that the impress sario who takes charge of the production will have small fortune to rely on be- fore the doors are opened to the public. "Denver is a wonderful musical center and is one of the few cities of the United States where a series of symphony con certs are given every year to the profit of those who manage them. Many of the large cities of the country fail in undertakings of musical nature that are looked upon as a matter of course in Denver.
 There are great many wealthy peo- pie in Colorado who give liberally of their funds for musical purposes The city spends immense sums every year for con certs in the public parks and musical ventures flourish there excellently.
 'It is believed that this immense sum offered for season of grand opera in Denver will bring to that city the most famous singers of the profession. It will be a notable event also from the fact that it will be held in June of this year, which is very unusual, winter being the accepted for grand opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Prominent Educator Dead.

Charlotte, N O., April 9.-Dr. J. w. Gore, for 22 years member of the faculty Of the University of North Car olina, died suddenly today He was considered one of the most prominent educators in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 Most anybody could be good if there was any scandal about it.
 The reason woman likes to get a hat for V is so she can tell it cost ST.
 A man can get worked up over any po- litical question unless he understands it.
 Everybody thinks he is great hero to bear up under his troubles lac way he does
 The thing Fhat makes a woman have 6 good time at\the theatre is the chance tc worry about Whether the children are asleep at homN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Good Business.

People may talk about dull times, but they cannot prove by me that bus mess is slow said Oscar Venable, for merly of Birmingham, but now traveling tout of Philadelphia for Hires Root Beer concern.
 Birmingham is the best town in the south. Business is good here and the only croakers I find are men who are chronic complainers. Atlanta is a good town of course but do not find in any southern city the crowds ana the oustie and the optimism as rule, tnat are In evidence here. Birmingham IS growing right along and in the next census when the city limits will have been extenoeo' it will have a population of lzo'VU or more In the north Birmingham IS re- garded as a phenomenal city and thiss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Governor Guild Much Better.

Boston, April 9.-The condition of Gov. Curtis Guild has shown such ia vorable progress during the present week that his relatives and friends look for his recovery. They admit that 1t will be quite long while be- fore the governor can be as active as before his illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Inland Waterway Project.

Washington, April 9.-Senator Sim mons today reported favorably from the Senate committee on commerce a resolution directing the Secretary of War to make survey and report the probable cost of the inland waterway project from Boston to Wilmington, N C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The Erie has been the football of Wall street 50 years. It was plucked and watered by Jay Gould, and the pro. cess has been repeated at intervals eyer since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Woman Witness Convicted.

London, A pril 9.-Mrs. Margaret Ham'l- ton, who was one of the principal wit nesses to the alleged identity of the Duke of Portland with D. T. Druce and who was arrested March T. charged with wilful perjury and conspiracy, was today found guilty at the Old Bailey. Sentence will be handed down tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

"The influence of the government machinery will insure a strong mon- archist majority" says a Lisbon dis patch, and 1t may be added that the influence of the Big Stick is about to insure a Taft majority at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
AGE-HERALD ECHOES

Anniston Star: The Birmingham Age Herald thinks armor belts will be worn higher.
 Savannah Press: The Birmingham Age Herald says a blind tigress run by a woman has been raided in Alabama.
 Washington Post: Residents of Den yer will probably wear cotton in their ears during the democratic convention" :" says the Birmingham Age-Herald. That is hardly likely, for the Big Noise doesn't expect to stir from Lincoln, Neb during that time.
 Tuscaloosa Times Gazette: The Bir- mingham Age-Herald handed out some very nice things to the Varsity ball team in it's write-up of the great game on Tuesday, and showed them every consid- eration in treating of what weaknesses were apparent The account was looked for with great interest yesterday morn- ing, and all the college boys seemed we'll pleased and appreciative of what was said.
 New Orleans World: Some people get up with song, others with a head ache" says the Birmingham Age-Herald. Curiously enough, too, the latter gentle man is generally the one who goes to bed with the song.-Washington Herald"
 But isn't it usually the case that the man who goes to bed with the song gets up with the headache? It is the way na- ture has of evening up things. Every rose has its thorn, and every song has its headache, and some songs have more than one headache. But then spring would be but gloomy weather if we had noth- ing else but spring. and the spice and variety of a good song is sometimes worth the price of headache.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The negro whose street car manners Congressman Hefiin endeavored to cor rect now wants the latter to pay him s20,00O as a balm for his lacerated head and feelings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

There are more lies in the standard histories than in the newspapers. His tory largely consists of accepted and popularized fakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The Szechenyis were bothered in
 Budapesth by crowds of the curious, and they were glad to seek the coun- try. The spotlight shines in all towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

America has her hands full first, in marrying her heiresses off to European counts and the like, and then in get ting them divorced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

Ex-Governor Douglas of Massachu- setts prefers to stick to his last and to let the vice-presidency and all other offices go to other men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Return From California.

MT. and Mrs William J. Hon have re- turned from a three months pleasure trip to the Pacific coast. We spent two months in Los Angeles and a month travelling through California; said MT. Hon yesterday Los Angeles is a great city and it is growing at phenomenal rate. It Is the cleanest city l ever saw and the cheapest city to live in. There are five elegant hotels in LOS Angeles and their charges are reasonable and their service strictly first class. One never hears any prohibition talk in California; at least I did not see any signs of such an agitation. The saloons in Los An geles are models of decorum. The bar tenders are men of fine address and they are all well groomed. Every fellow who takes a drink is handed a fresh laundered napkin with which to wipe his mouth. did not see a man under the influence of liquor during my sojourn in Los Angeles ''
 T was glad to meet my old friend Henry Taylor Staats, the pianist, in Los Angeles. He moved from Birmingham to that city about year ago and is doing well there in his profession of plano teaching. MT. Staats' father and banker brother live in Los Angeles. His father is retired gentleman and his brother is a wealthy and public-spirited citizen.
 q found San Francisco busy and pro gressive, but it's streets were dirty and l would not care to live there. By the way, I happened to be passing along the street when MT. Stevens, Corea s legal representative in California was as- sassinated. I saw him fall, but did not know who he was; supposed he was some ordinary person; and as I was making for a train bound for Salt Lake City, I did not tarry but a moment. l saw friends gathered around the man who was shot but I knew no particulars of the cruel tragedy until I read it in a Salt Lake paper. It seems that MT Stevens was taking a carriage to drive to the same train that conveyed my wife and I to Salt Lake City.
 All through the best I found business improving and everywhere in California it seemed normal. No one ever mentioned hard times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

After the government has ascertained how much it costs to keep hen it should also estimate the cost of @ }rooster's pill of fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Postal Chances,

Washington, April 9.-(Special. J. Leonidas P. Palmer is appointed post master at Ackerville, Wilcox county, vice Charles T. Little, removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
-ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

never to get word of encouragement" Ut certainly is, old man. What is your business?"
 Pm a burglar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The wish in New York is that Tom Platt would follow his Amen" corner until he disappears from public view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

Japan is up against the Standard Oil octopus, and she has no energies to waste on our battleship fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10


 A LOVERS COMPLAINT. My love is like an April day; One moment she is cold, and then Her smile returns. her look is gay, And all is glorious again. My love is like an April day,
 All sunshine for a little while, And then her gladness blows away And leaves no vestige of smile. My love is like an April day, Please note the burden of my text; wouldn't care if 1 could say Exactly what she might do next. s. E. Riser, in the Chicago Record Herald.
 My love is like an April day
 Of infinite variety She smiles and makes the heavens gay And then she pouts distractingly. My love is like an April day,
 And charmingly she plays the part. Though tears may trickle-dew drops they
 The sun is ever in her heart. My love is like an April day, And I would gladly have her so. If she could never change her way I'd soon get rather tired, you know.
 UNAPPRECIATED. "It's pretty tough to keep working all 4t.o f,x2. 5o;ro tho hacf Uo1i pan and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

No duchess outranks Helen Gould in all that makes life agreeable and hon. orable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

Sparta, Minn, has got to move. it was built on bed of iron ore, and the ore is worth more than the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

Harry Orchard still insists on being hanged, and perhaps the state authori- ties will be accommodating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The deficit under recent average crops was 33,OOO,00O bushels. This shortage chiefly occurred in Europe. The winter wheat outlook in this coun- try alone gives promises that the short age will be overcome this year, and that low-priced wheat will again be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The business season may be a trifie slow, but the baseball season promises to be a record-breaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

Two Gould divorces pending at one time illustrates the monopolizing tend encies of that family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

The Watson and Williams ticket is alliteratiye at any rate.