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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
GLORIOUS TEXAS.

From the sherman Democrat.
 Texas is just now the garden spot of this earth In the north part fields are green and nature is unfolding her spring mil linery To the south many garden crops are ripe and going to market The blow man and the cowboy are singing, the good wife is busy with home affairs, caring for the new chicks and dreaming about the Easter bonnet. School boys sit with burn
 ing feet that want to be turned out to grass and the young calves kick up their heels but watch around to see that old Pide don't stray too far when din- ner time comes Violets are shoemouth deep in Grayson~ county and the bluebells are soon to cover the vast prairies of the south and west The mockng bird has quit Mexico for glorious Texas. Onions are bursting through the ground from Preston Bend to Brownsville, while berry vines turn their blossomed faces to the r,orning sun. Texas, glorious Texas, in- separable forever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
NORTH DAKOTA PLATFORM.
The Nebraska Democratic Platform Is
 Taken as Model.

Grand Forks, N. D., March 4-With the Nebraskan platform as pattern a committee appointed late today at the meeting of the North Dakota democratic state central committee worked late to- night to frame up skeleton platform and resolution to be suggested to the committee on resolutions of the state con yention which will begin its session at lu o'clock tomorrow morning. That the res olution will indorse ". J. Bryan as the proper man to be nominated by the Den ven national convention and instruct the delegates to the Denver convention to vote for Bryan is the forecast of State Chairman Cashel.
 I've will do nothing to offend the ad- mirers of Governor Johnson" said MT. Cashel, "as many Bryan democrats III North Dakota honor Governor Johnson
 Everything tonight points to har- mOnious convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
AUDITOR CANNOT
 ALLOW CLAIM

As result of a conference held yester- day morning by the Board of Revenue, the Jefferson county sanitary commis- sion. Robert A. Morris. county auditor, and H. c. Miller county treasurer, the fact developed that the fund for the main- | tenance of the septic sewer has been de- pleted, and both commission and Board of Revenue are put to it to know just what to do. John H. Miller attorney for the board. was also present at the con ference
 This fact was brought out by a draft made by the commission several days ago on the board for $500, with which to carry to the United States supreme court a case in regard to the patent used. Sew eral cities have adopted the system, and a man named Cameron has entered suits against some of them. Two suits have been decided, one by New Jersey United States judge holding that the process was not patentable. and another by a New York United States judge ruling that the patent belonged to Cameron. The commission here wishes to carry the New York case to the supreme court.
 The board approved the draft, but 1t was turned down by Auditor Morris, who said he could not pass it as there was no law providing for such an account This was followed by a declaration on the part of Treasurer Miller that he would not pay it if presented.
 Before the board yesterday morning Auditor Morris in a talk said that no pro- vision had been made for the maintenance of the septic sewer, the only provision made being a tax of mills for the pur pose of paying the interest on the bonds.
 The commission is asking for informa- tion in regard to the exact place it oc- cupies, and the board is unable to answer. Attorney Miller will try to find a solu- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

railroad reaches Birmingham he will be- come district passenger agent with offices here
  J. B. Powell. a prominent citizen or Greenville. Miss spent yesterday in Bir- mingham. Felix L. Smith of Roc ,.ord is at the New Morris.
  J. ". Wheeler of Eutaw Is at the New Morris J. W. Brown of sylacauga Is at the New Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
RAILROADS PLAN
 TO FIGHT STATES

Chicago March 25.-The Record Herald says this morning that a conference of presidents of railroads centering in Chi cago is to be held soon to consider plans for attacking a number of state rate laws which present faults similar to those which caused the supreme court of the United States to declare the Minnesota rate statute unconstitutional. The error which attached to the Minnesota and North Carolina laws also is found in d majority of the statutes passed by va- rious legislatures during the past two years.
 It is claimed by the railroad interests that excessive penalties within the mean- ing of the supreme court decision are pro- vided in most of the new acts. and that others fail because of indefniteness or other faults The statutes which will be attacked. according to the reports, in- clude those of Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado Kansas. Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Indiana. It is said to be the plan of the railroad presidents to make ;ip test cases on these laws and rush them through to the court of last resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
The HefIin Banuuet,

Said a prominent citizen: "The other
 night a goodly number of citizens were
 invited to attend the S0th birthday of
 fine old gentleman-Dr. w. L. Hehn- and around the board assembled eight
 healthful sons of a noble sire, and con-
 sequently the gathering itself was health-
 ful. Amid the solemnities of lifes ex-
 periences and the weight of a multitude
 of years which, of necessity, produced
 a profound respect in every one present,
 and in themselves impressed the solemni-
 ty of the occasion, there was at the same
 time much wholesome humor, and on the
 humorous side there crept in some inci-
 dents in the good old mans life
 The Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg, in felici-
 tating the patriarch on the honor that had attended. and the good will that had &C.,
 companied him. said that he was glad to
 testify that at the age of 79 he knew from
 personal experience that he had not lost
 interest in the world, because while they
 were both rusticating at country inn
 there came along a very handsome and
 gifted widow who seemed to be attracted
 more by the old man than those not so
 advanced in life, when Dr. Stagg ad- mOnlSneu the Olu pnySlcldu Dy saying tHdL
 he ought to let the widow know he was
 not in the market whereupon he replied,
 I have tried to tell the truth all my life, and I am in the market, though my
 boys think they can take better care of me than a wife,, in referring to which incident the toastmaster. Dr. Wyatt Hefllin confessed that it was true that their affection for their father was so
 great that they did put impediments in the way of matrimony, but that they had to confess that on one occasion they F became very uneasy about their father, Cor, rather, as these eight big boys would say about pa), when he became enam- cured of an old maid, and after paying her assiduous attention she somehow led him to believe that she was already en- gagged to a younger man, but that the old man had made such a profound im- pression upon her that she intended to exert herself to show her appreciation. and said to him. My reverence for you | is so great that I intend to bring your name into our family. even if it cannot l be done by marriage The old gentleman l moped around for some days and finally 1 told the boys that this kindly considera- | tion of having a namesake destroyed in | part the pain of his disappointment. The
 next spring the old maid sent him word | that she had named fine bull calf 'Dr. ! w. l.. Heflin.' ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
AMERICAN GAR IS
 WARMLY WELCOMED

Q San Francisco, March 24.-The American car in the New York to Paris race ar rived at the Ferry slip and was driven aboard the ferry boat at 5:3 o'clock this afternoon and 20 minutes later was roll ing along Market street, accompanied by 200 other automobiles.
 The American car will remain here for several days, undergoing numerous re- pairs and a thorough overhauling. It will be put in the best condition possible be- fore proceeding by steamer to Valdez The time of leaving here has not been definitely settled upon, but the car may not start until early in May The Frencf car No. ? arrived on the Southern Paciho overland at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
United States Steel

The annual report of the United States Steel corporation covering its operation in the last calendar year shows beyond all question that 1t is the greatest industrial enterprise in the world. The Krupp war-material plants in Germany, for example, employ 30,- GOO men, while the Steel corporation had last year an average of 210,1S0 employees It did business amounting to $2,200,00 in each working day of that year. The years business consti- tutes a new record, for it's business IF the year reached the gigantic and un- exampled total of $757, ,014.76S. The figures of the Standard Oil are not at hand, but we doubt if they present an equal total.
 The net earnings were s160.964, ,673, an increase of ,OO0 over the net earnings of the previous year. After all expenses, sinking fund require ments and dividends had been paid there remained a net income of s69,- 179,SS7. Of this sum $54,o00,O0O was appropriated to additions and construc- tion, and the remainder, $15,179,S37, was added to the company's surplus, which now aggregates $122,645, ,243. These figures are so large they are almost incomprehensible, but the ap- propriation of $54,000,O0 for additions 1 and construction in the present year is to some extent graspable, for the citizens of this district can see DOT tion of it put into new construction any day in Ensley.
 The annual report discusses the acquisition of the Tennessee company s properties in this district. The Steel corporation acquired all the stock of that company except $220,160. For 1 S30,374,825 in the stock of the Tennes. see company the Steel corporation gave $35,317 ,632 in cash and bonds Some of the bonds were purchased in the open market.
 President Corey discusses the Ten, nessee company purchase, and in the course of his annual statement he says:
 The Tennessee property is very valu. able. Its mineral resources are large The location of the iron ore and coal de posits in the immediate proximity of the manufacturing plants enables the produc. tion of iron at reasonable cost. It is be. lieved the lines of business of the Tennes see company can be materially extended During the last two years about 6,25O, ,O0t were expended in rehabilitating, modern. izing and enlarging the furnaces and stee | plant Additional expenditures of consid- erable magnitude in 1908 are contemplated to complete the plans for Improvements which were under way when the corpora ton acquired the property. It is believed that when these Improvements and ex- tensions shall have been completed and the operating management perfected tho business of the company will be profit able.
 The Steel corporation expended 1T November and December at Ensley i $9s4,SSS. At this rate the expenditures at Ensley in the present year will be about $6 1000 900. and this will no doubt bring the great plants at Ensley up tc their maximum capacity. It is idle te say that this district can go backward or even stand still when the Steel cor poration is pouring out money in il like water.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Congressman Underwood Returns.


 Congressman Oscar w. Underwood re turned to Birmingham yesterday after spending a few days in Perry county and the lower part of the district. T found my friends in the district favofins my candidacy and am greatly encouraged with present prospects" he said.
 "I will remain here in the district two days, and then leave for work in Wash fagton. I will be back in harness before next Monday"
 The congressman from the Ninth dis triet now has no opposition in his race for reelection and his friends express the opinion that he will be able to carry on the great work for the state which he has begun without opposition,
 The only opposition to the congressman s3 far announced is that of T. J. Hail s,ho opposes Congressman Wiley in the Second district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
R. P. Everett Is Held For Passing Sev
 eraI Forged Checks.

Detectives Baker and Williams enecteo the arrest of R. P. Everett, white man yesterday Everett is alleged to nave passed several forged checks Tor varied amounts during the last 10 days. So fai as is known the last unlawful act which he is charged with having committeo was that of passing worthless check TOT sS6O upon MT Hodges, who runs a store on Second avenue. Several other charges of similar nature also stand against Everett.
 Detectives Disheroon and Cole appre- hended E. J. Clarke. a white man, yes terday afternoon, Clarke being wanted by the county authorities for embezzIement He was arrested upon warrant retui n able to the criminal court, and Is said tc have embezzled money to the amount ol f11
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
About Persons.

Judge A. H. Aston after remaining five days in Birmingham left yesterday afternoon for Montgomery, where he will continue his campaign for associate jus tice of the state supreme court
 Jack Cranford, member of the legsla- ture and former mayor of Jasper spent last night in Birmingham. MT. Cranford is not an announced candidate for any office. but his name is often mentioned as a factor in the next race for gover- nor. He is accompanied by J. M. White of Jasper
 Warren L. Rohr, the western passenger agent of the Northern and Western rail- way. with headquarters in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 State Senator Morton of North Caro- lima is in Birmingham spending a few days. He is a probable candidate for lieutenant governor of his state in the next election.
 P. c. Watts of Montgomery is in the city.
 Fred Miller travelling passenger agent of the Illinois Central, with headquarters ia Atlanta is in uhs citG A1ter tne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
ADDREss To coNscIENcE-

ADDRESS TO CONSCIENCE. Dread monitor who keeps us straight And in the narrow way, Continue thou to wield the lash Nhene CT We go astfay. For what were men without thy scourge ? Alas, l hate to think. Wed never know what 'tis to pause Upon the fatal brink. All villainies would fatty thrive, All honest hearts decay, The obligations that we owe
 No man would ever pay. A cut-throat band l guess we'd be. For human laws are vain, When there's no still, small voice to lead The sinners back again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 The average mans way to economize is to quit spending money on one thing and begin to spehd 1t on another.
 A woman wants her children to tell her the truth, but she never wants to tell herself the truth about them.
 A girl always sighs when she looks at the moon, because she once read in a novel how the heroine did 1t.
 It's very hard for a woman not to be suspicious that the man who passes the plate in church will take out her quarter and put in nickel.
 A man who talks about his heart as if it were a decoration for womans dress ing table has a lot to learn about being able to support a wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Prince Is Missing.

Paris March 24.-Further efforts made today to locate Prince Helie De Sagan in Paris have been unavailing. It was learned, however, that few days ago one of the princes servants deposited II, the office of a steamship company box Of cigarettes consigned to Miss Tyler Morse, Hotel Wyoming, New York, the OK was marked on fhe outside For S."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Prohibition In Raaland.

R. F. Brown, a prominent citizen of Ragland. spent last night in Birmingham When asked about the effect of prohibi- ton in his county he said; Prohibition is prohibiting up our way. We began right. and we do not intend to let our war against the blind tigers lag. Several lave been plucked out but there is prac- teallv no sale of whisky in Raglano whatever
 Mayor Glenn IS a strict law enforcer, as he has dealt summarily with all cases which have come before him, and his policy Is heartily .ndorsed.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
In Hands of Receiver.

Houston, Tex March 24.-On the ap- plication of Isadore Marks, president, the Houston Rice Mills company, with a capital stock of s50.00O, was put in the hands of E. W. Hutchinson as re- ceiver today. New Orleans and Indian apolis creditors sought to put the con cern in bankruptcy 10 days ago but faied in a hearing yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Rritish Enaineer Dead.

Philadelphia, March 24.-Capt. F. G.. Mayne, formerly of the British royal en- gneers and nephew of Admiral Richard Mayne, died of heart disease here today. He was on his way from Morganton. N. C.. where he was interested in a min il g property to England. AS mining engineer he was identified with Alfred Belt and others in the interests of Cecil Rhodes in South Africa. He was 49 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
FEUD RESULTS IN DEATH.
One Man Is Killed and Another Mor-
 tally Wounded.

Montgomery, March A.-A special to )fhe Advertiser from Evergreen, Ala, says:
 News comes from Cohassett. in re- mote section of this county, that Claude Vickery is dead and Pierce Wyrosdick mortally wounded as the result of fight between the Vickery and Wyrosdick brothers, due to a feud of long stand ing. John Wyrosdick and Collie Vickery were also engaged but neither was hurt. Pistols and knives were used All persons are young men of good repute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Kaiser on Vacation.

Berlin, March 24.-Emperor William and the Empress, accompanied by Prince Au- gust, their fourth son, and Princess Vic toria, their daughter, and attended by a numerous suite, left here today for Corfu by way of Venice. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern will meet the party at Venice and take them over to Corfu, where the Emperor will spend a vacation in his new villa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Renuhlican Convention.

Dickson, Tenn. March 24,-The seventh district republican congressional conven- ton here today indorsed the Roosevelt administration, indorsed Taft for Presi- dent and George l.. Tillman for governo.. R. A. Haggard was the choice for deic- gate at large to the Chicago convention. F. Rivers and E. l.. Gregory were chos- n district delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Postal Changes.

Washington, March 24-(Special. )-Rural carriers appointed: Tuskegee. Routes and 4, Clarence F. Dubose carrier, Wal ter l.. Dubose substitute; Whatley, Route 1, Charles E. McBryde carrier, Marvin Whatley substitute. Postmasters appoint ed: Allenton, Wilcox county. Alice Fitz- gerald; Colina, Conecuh county, Mark A. Kirkland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
No Reward Offered For Arrest.

Carlisle, Ky, March 24--Judge McNeal' judge of Nicholas county, refused yesterday to offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of any of the night riders of Friday night He declared that he will not do so unless sanctioned by meeting of the fiscal court, now in session. Judge McNeal stated on Saturday that the county would offer 8 reward. This state- ment was made when asked by John F.. Morgan, county attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Mrs. pickert Dies.

Tuscumba, March 24.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Phoebe Dickert, an aged and highly re- spected woman. died yesterday at the home of her son-in-law, Charles E. Gris- som, in this city. The deceased had been a resident of this city for many years. Funeral services were held this after noon at the Grissom residence, the Rev. E. NJ Glenn officiating. The interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Rockefeller In Richmond.

Richmond. Va, March 24.-John D.. Rockefeller arrived here today and took apartments at one of the leading hotels. He will. he says, remain here only one day, going tomorrow to Virginia hot springs. He was called upon by officers of the Hermitage Golf club, who offered him the use of their links, but he de- clined though the offer greatly pleased him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Manufacturer Dies Suddenly.

Fall River. Mass. March 24.-Heze- kiah A. Brayton, a prominent cotton manufactures, died suddenly tonight after a days illness. He was 75 years old. MT. Brayton had been treasurer of the SaEamore mills for 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Preparinq For Mrs. Roosevelt.

Nieksburg. Miss, March 24.-The Presi- dents yacht Maynower arrived in port th.s evening and anchored off West Pass, mile below the city. Mrs. Roosevelt and party of ten are expected to arrive Saturday morning and visit the national park here informally and then go aboard the yacht. Mayor Harding wrote and invited Mrs. Roosevelt to be received formally but the invitation was declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
can,nheII Refused aaiI.

Columbus, Ga., March 24.-(Special.)- Judge Martin today refused an applica- tion for bail in the case of Wood c. Campbell, formerly marshal of Phenix City, who was convicted of manslaughter in Muscogee supreme court and sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary. The case will be carried to the supreme court, a new trial having been refused by Judge Martin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
THE COHEGIAN.

THE COIzlEGlAN. Behold the noisy rah, rah boy, His pas delight, He likes to give the college yell With all his might. He wrecl1s the moving picture shows And licks the cops, And .when he starts upon a tear He never stops. His clothes are cut to make noise, His ties they flame, And for the dinky Tat he wears He's much to blame. A pipe between his teeth, he twirjs A walking stick. His head, just like his leather sales, Is very thick. He throws his fathers cash about With reckless hand To keep himself in luxuries And all his band He doesn't care a rap for books And what are they In any college that deserves The name today?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

IT ALL DEPENDS. It all depends on how you feel If frolicsome or sad If you are in merry mood The world about is glad, But if you're given to the dumps And utter wretehed whines, The sun can't drive the clouds away, No matter how it shines. Therefore. just try to feel as well As trouble will allow, And let a cheerful smile erase The wrinkles from your brow. For, tis 8 well established fact, And true in prose or verse, That breeding OCT unhappiness Will only make it worse!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Italian Car Damaqed.

ogden, Utah, March 24.-The Italian car arrived in Ogden this evening on the "AlkaIi flyer from Kelton. The car VIII remain here two days for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
German Car Stops

Rawlins, Wyo., March 24.-The German car arrived here this afternoon and tied up for the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

MT LaFollette left Andrew Carnegie out of his wicked list Perhaps it was because the latter knew when to quit grabbing tariff-bred loot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

Senator Allison says he does not know at what age statesman should retire from public duties. lnquirers should ask an older man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

The rope that is to hang Harry Orchard has not been twisted yet, and the republican mine owners do not in- tend it shall be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

Tie Duke of the Abruzzi Is said to be worth s20O0,OOO in his own right, and a man worth that much should not go hunting for big dowry.
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This is an age of men in middle life Taft is 50 years old and Bryan AS Hughes is but 45. Cannon, however is different.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

Her highness' sons would have a duke and Henry Gassaway behind them, and that would be ancestry enough to beat the band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

The 30 dentists in the navy no longer have to contend with hardtack and salt horse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

MT. Bryan is but AS years old, al- though he looks much older. Like Cassius, he thinks too much.