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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
IRON SELLING FOR
 FUTURE DELIVERY

While no very large contracts for 1909 delivery have been made the pig iron market is somewhat more active than it was a week ago. Rumors that sales for the first quarter had been made this week at $12.50 cannot be verified. Considerable tonnage has been booked at $13 for No. 2 and one com- pany at least has got as much as sl32o. No brisk buying movement is expected until after the election, but between now and November the order books will show a fair gain in business.
 Matthew, Addy & Co.'S weekly report says:
 There is a notable tendency in the pig iron market to take no long chances. Buyers are cautious in re- gard to the future, and sellers are even more so. The furnacemen are all try ing to limit deliveries to as short time ahead as possible, but when urged are accommodating consumers by sell ing into 1909, but at a premium over prices asked for this year. And as a matter of fact, there is more interest in 1909 iron than in this year-this, of course because the history of this year is regarded as practically settled. Orders for next year are coming In a struggling fashion, but little by little the tonnage booked for that shipment is growing to a respectable figure.
 This week has been practically duplicate of three or four weeks that preceded it. Buying has been widely scattered with a good deal more going on In the easter and western markets than in the middle west proper. But there is a steady demand for all kinds of iron-mostly in small lots with every now and then a good sized or- der
 Prices apparently have crystalized. for in spite of all attempts to batter them down they remain steady.
 One of the most encouraging signs of the times is the heavier consumption of coke. Coke is not bought and stored, but Is bought to be used promptly, and it is significant that consumers are urging faster coke deliveries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Six Years More of Work

''We will finish the canal" said Colo nel Goethals this week, "by January 1, 1915, and, think, before that time" The work has been reorganized, result ing in a reduction of the force em- ployed, and yet without resulting in any lessening of the monthly removal of dirt. The great dam and the great ditch will be completed on schedule time, thanks to the skill and discipline of army engineers.
 All was uncertainty and confusion until army officers were put in charge of the herculean task. Dr. Gorgas, an army officer and an Alabamian, first rendered the canal zone healthful, and then Colonel Goethals and his asso. ciates came along and began throwing dirt. They have kept it up until the completion of the canal in six years Is assured.
 When the canal is opened to the com- merce of the world, and the wireless puts all the world in touch, and the Wright brothers have fully conquered the air and the attraction of gravita- tion, the century can afford to rest on it's laurels. Unlike its predecessor, it began to hustle from the start. The 18th century was torpid down to it's last quarter, when it broke all records. The goth century may be doing it's hustling in its first quarter, and then again it may be a wonderfully pro- gressive century throughout its entire course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
More Street Liqhts.

"There has been much complaint about dark streets at night in some of the residence sections and it is hoped that the city council will take up this matter and have electric lights placed where light is now absent or is in- adequate" said a citizen.
 "One of the dark thoroughfares is Park avenue between West Twentieth street and Nineteenth street. A few months ago large incandescent light was placed in one of the trees near the corner of West Twentieth. It was am- pie to Illuminate the block that had hitherto been in darkness but that light has been taken away and Park avenue is now as dark as ever. And the same condition found in the neigh borhood referred to may be found in other sections of Birmingham. No pub lie utility is so inexpensive as light and not only should every street be well illuminated at night, but every alley as we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Some Sections Apathetic.

Notwithstanding the ginger that has been injected into the presidential cam paign by MT. Hearst, President Roosevelt, Senator Foraker, Governor Haskell and MT. Bryan, found considerable indiffer- ence to politics in Missouri Kentucky and the southern part of Indiana, where happened to have been recently said Jacob Meininger of Chicago. "I spent four days in Missouri outside of St. Louis, and while people discussed the mud-slinging very few seemed to care which way the election was going. I was in Indiana a part of two days, and the same indiffer- ence was apparent there In Kentucky the indifference amounted to apathy.
 T arrived in Birmingham Thursday, and here I have found more interest in the campaign, and more men who were venturing predictions as to the result of the election.
 An Ohio friend tells me that every body in the Buckeye state is excited over politics. He is a republican and says Ohio is sure to be carried by Taft. but by less than the normal republican ma jority He says also that the republicans have little hope of carrying Indiana. Not only is Bryan popular in Indiana but Kern has added greatly to the strength of the ticket''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Citizenship aud Suspended Sentences

In New York, that contains 5000 900 people, a judicial decision touching citizenship sometimes goes a long way. For example, the highest court of that state has just held that person who has been convicted of crime and upon whom sentence has for any reason been suspended is a citizen whose right to vote cannot be questioned. The question was raised by one George Fabian, who was found guilty of bur glary two years ago, and who has since kept the case in court through appeals. He claimed in the meanwhile the right to vote and the court of appeals up- held his contention. He proposes to vote in November.
 This decision will add. it has been estimated, 10000 votes to the Novem- Der aggregate, and the new army of 2G,O0U may turn the scale in New York and that may decide the presidential election. This is not comforting to honest citizens, but it is the way our plan of electing a President by state units may readily take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Be as thou vast wont to be: See as thou vast wont to see.
 -Midsummer Nights Dream.
Gin Burners Not Wantad

President Barrett of the Farmers, union frowns upon all lawless proceed ings. He says the great movement which he leads officially will tolerate no night riderism. Every decent Farm ers' union man, he says, will have re- course to legal and orderly methods only. He attributes the reported out breaks to irresponsible law breakers who do not belong to the Farmers union.
 The reported appearance of night riders at Russellville in this state calls attention anew to the new mode of pro- ceoure. Alongside the notices posted by them on the doors of ginners should be posted the declarations of President Barrett. No case of crime has been committed by the men who post up notices, and when they read what the T Ol luclT they will probably slink out of public attention altogether.
 Every one in the south hopes the farmers of this section will yet secure a satisfactory price for their cotton, but no one desires to see night rider ism introduced as an expedient for that purpose President Barrett should take steps to ma.ze- the action and position of his great organization toward all night riders known to all. He can do more to frown down any such methods than any other man, and he has spoken. The Age-Herald is glad to say, frankly, fearlessly and unqualifedly. There is no way to mistake his meaning. He will not tolerate night riderism in any form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
TO BEAUTIFY A CITY,

From the New York Tribune.
 The Mayor of Birmingham, Ala, is lead ing a popular movement to beautify the city and, being a wise man is making a special effort to interest the women. They know more about such matters than men, he says, and have better judgment. Tho Mayor has addressed the following ex- hortations to the citizens
 Pull down your fence The city will haul it away and keep off the cows. If you can't be induced to part with it, fix it up and paint 1t.
 Plant lawns, flowers and trees. Wher- ever the ground shows bare plant some- thing green in it.
 Report any one who mutilates or ties a horse to a tree. You get half the fine on conviction.
 "A few dimes and a lot of enthusiasm and determination will transform an un- slightly back yard into a little spot of beauty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

and corporations that need water power can be brought in touch with Alabama's wonderful horsepower now going to waste.
 Alabamas development depends largely upon the utilization of her water power. Scarcely any of it is used at present, and the state would be filled with industries if every gallon of her tumbling waters were turned to account There is little good in being the chief river state if the water is not put to use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
BlRMINeHAM's EFFORT FOR LAW

From the Mobile Register
 A large number of citizens of Birming- ham assembled Sunday afternoon and gave expression to opinion on the lack of enforcement of the prohibition law in their city. They spoke eloquenty and feelingly upon the subject, and called at- tentidn to the reflection cast upon the reputation of the community by the fia- grant violation of the law; and they adopted resolutions pledging themselves to use every effort to suppress lawless- ness, calling upon all citizens of city and county, upon officials and juries, to assist in upholding the law and in bringing the violators to justice
 This is a movement that should have effect, and all who respect a government of law will be in sympathy with it. The speakers directed their criticism to the liquor sellers chiefly, but it should be plainly apparent that the chief fault is with the community that encourages the illicit sale of liquor. The prohibitonists, not unreasonably perhaps, imagined that the law would execute itself, and, for time. it did so; but, after some months. IL pCCdiilC ldAs anu lncu WOll-lll6u lulliCs in meeting the demand for the suppress sion of almost numberless blind tigers" that opened for business under aliases" so to speak; and there came time when the chief of police frankly confessed that he could not watch the law violators of this class and keep guard in all other parts of the city at the same time. Hence the effort now to create sounder public sentiment in favor of the enforcement of the law and to impress the law officers with the necessity of greater activity and greater faithfulness in the performance of their duty. It would have been well had the movement been started sooner, for there can be no doubt that law violators were encouraged in their lawlessness by the seeming acquiescence of the general public, the opinion being held that per haps but few of the citizens-and these for the most part of the clergy, or in- f1uenced by the clergy-really wanted the prohibition law enforced in Birmingham. It is not too late, however; for if the business element is in earnest, and speaks out on all occasions, demanding, for the sake of the good name of the city, that there shall be cessation of violation of the law, there will surely be formed stronger public sentiment that will go far to command respect-a condition neces- sarily precedent to law enforcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Form "Whiskers,, Rriaade.

James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago the man with the pink" whiskers who spoke at the democratic meeting yesterday afternoon, is one of the most picturesque characters in the party to- day. When in Congress he won repu- tation as an orator. and was especial fly marked by his spotless dress.
 MT. Lewis only spoke a few words, but assured the audience that he will return at some later date and give them a few of his ideas. He is supporting the Stevenson ticket in Illionis and be- lieves that it will be victorious, all though he does not put his state in the national democratic column.
 There are few men of such pleasing manners as MT. Lewis. He has been sent south by the committee to ac- company MT. Kern, and together they will make a "Whiskers Brigade" to bring cheer to the southern people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
MT. Sherman In Vaudeville.
Roosevelt on Stump.

From the Washington Post.
 President Roosevelt is on the point of taking the stump for Taft
 ''I1e will take the stump at the drop of a hat" said one of his confidants yester- day
 If he should decide that the exigencies of the campaign call for speeches from him, he will go clear across the conti- nent to San Francisco. It is possible that MT. Taft would accompany him.
 Tradition and precedents do not bother the President. The only question he Is considering is whether he has not accom- plished, by his letters, all that he might accomplish by taking the stump. If he should be convinced that a personal ap- peal to the people would be more effect- ual than letters, he will not hesitate to brush tradition aside and make trans- continental stumping tour.
 The President is not trying to disguise the fact that he wants Taft to succeed him. On the contrary, he has tried to make 1t plain that he is anxious to have Taft elected.
 Instead of being intimidated by the democratic assertion that he is trying to force the election of his successor, MT. Roosevelt is inclined to go personally before the people and appeal to them to elect Taft He will do this if he should decide that the great mass of the people are in doubt as to his position.
 Some of the Presidents friends gasped yesterday when the rumor gained cur rency that MT. Roosevelt would not only go to San Francisco, but that MT. Taft would accompany him and speak from the same platform. They were di- vided in their views as to the result of such Napoleonic stroke. The Presi- dents strongest admirers, however, re- covered from their astonishment quickly, and began to show enthusiasm over such a plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
The Top Story.

The 16th story of the mammoth ad- dition to the Brown Marx building will be occupied by the Postal Telegraph company for it's operating department and it may be of interest to state that it will be about the most comfortable le floor of all," said a Postal Telegraph official. Many people seemed to have been under the impression that because the 18th story has been called the at- tic it was of low pitch. The reverse is true. It will have a pitch of IS feet 8 inches, which makes it high CT than any other story in the building except, of course the ground floor.
 "The 18th story will be ready for occupancy early in the new year. The company, I understand, will begin to install its plant there on or before January l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Samuel P. Adams Dies.

Alexander City, October 2.-(Special) )- After short and painful illness of only three days, Samuel P. Adams, Sr., died Tuesday at the home of his son, Max Adams in Dadeville, and was buried in the Alexander City cemetery Wednesday. Mr. Adams was one of the pioneer citi- zens of Alexander City and was S7 years old, and was the father of a large and well known family in this county. He died from the effects of fall in which his right arm and collar bone were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Heaviest Vault Door.

"The great round door for the new safe deposit vault being constructed in the basement of the First National
 bank building will weigh 64,OO0 pounds and will make full car load" said a mechanic. Ut will be the heav- fest vault door south of Chicago and a good idea of its magnitude may be gained when it is stated that the door of the vault now in use on the main floor of the bank weighs only 14,O00 pounds; and that I believe is the heaviest vault door used in this part of the country up to the present time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Sherman Talks to Workmen.

Moline, H., October 2.-Over 5000 en- ployes of the blow works listened to Jas. S sherman, republican vice presidential nondnes, who addressed them on the la bor issues of the campaign. His telling points were largely cheered by the men, and MT. Sherman was highly pleased at the cordial reception accorded him Inn mediately after his address, the candi- date was taken back to Rock Island where his car, Olwette, was waiting to convey him to Sterling, where he ad- dressed meeting tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Williams In Atlanta.

Atlanta, October 2.-United States Sem ator-elect John Sharp Williams of Mis- sissippi, who is en route to the north to make campaign speeches in support of Bryan and Kern, spent few hours here today as the guest of Governor Hoke Smith. Further than to say 1T entertain strong hopes for democratic success this fall," Mr. Williams declined to discuss politics. He left here tonight for Beau fort N c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 The meanest thing about politics is the people in it.
 Morals depend more on policemen than on principles.
 The way to be interesting to a girl is to be interested in her
 There's plenty of room in the gallery reserved for the good
 The more money a man has to spend the more his family can do 1t for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

People in Washington cannot under stand how an autocrat of the Joe Can non sort can be in danger of defeat at home. He is a king in Washington and an office seeker in Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
ArchboId.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 But all the while, what shall be thought of John D. Archbold. the slimy officer of Athe Standard Oil company. who ap- parently has been it's chief purchasing agent in buying politicians and public officials? Foraker and the rest are get ting it from all sides. The man who bought is neglected.
 For his deeds Archbold should be wear ing stripes. Decent men should not speak to him. Clubs should expel him. Society should regard him as an enemy. Patriots should hold him traitor. Self-respect- ing burglars should have nothing to do with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Nat Goodwin Divorced.

Reno, New, October 2.-Nat c. Good win today obtained an absolute divorce from his wife, Jessie Dermott Goodwin, known as Maxine Elliott. Judge Pike granted the decree on the ground of de- sertion. There was no contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Postal Chances,

Washington, October 2-(Special)- Postmasters appointed: Mexia, Monroe county, Calvin S. Lloyd; Vance, Tusca- loosa county, Ebert J. Crider. John F. Hester is appointed regular, J. M. Gus son, substitute rural carrier, Route No. 1. at Russellville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Birmingham should get ready to handle the largest crowds in its entire history, for all Alabama is coming to the State Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Those who read all the papers are assured that Bryan and Taft will carry every state in the union and that Wat son will carry Georgia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Uncle Joe Cannon and Candidate Jim Sherman are Hooking together. They are two of kind, and the hope is free ly expressed that both will be buried together in November. Both are re- actionaries of the most hopeless type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Pittsburg has just celebrated its 150th anniversary, while Birmingham is but 37 years old. What will be the population of Birmingham 113 years hence!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Birmingham's sesqui-centennial can not be celebrated until the year 2021 A. D. It is too early to make prepara- tions for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

The trouble with Joe Cannon is, he cannot apply the gag rule to the voters in the Eighteenth district of Illinois, or squelch vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Do You understand lt2

From the Manchester (N. H.) Union.
 Governor Haskell refers to President Roosevelt as a "four-flusher." and 1t ape pears to be pretty well established that when Bryan drew Haskell he didn't com plete "straight.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
North Carolina Situation.

From the Washington Post.
 That North Carolina will give larger plurality for the democratic ticket than in former presidential years. and that former Representative Kitchin will be elected governor of the state by an over whelming majority, is the opinion of M. D. Bailey, head of large tobacco com pany of Winston-Salem, and chairman of the board of county commissioners of Forsythe county, who was guest at the Raleigh.
 .Republcans of long standing in North Carolina have declared that they will vote the democratic ticket this year." said MT Bailey. ''The time has not yet ar- rived when North Carolina can be count ed a doubtful state. although I believe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

You have less than three months in which to do your Christmas shopping and less than two months in which to buy your Thanksgiving turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Even horse meat is higher in Paris. It has been marked up to 31 cents, hav- ing stood at 26 cents long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Some begin to wish General Apathy had charge again of the campaign. It is noisy and sizzling and undignified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

The corn crop that did not get ripe in hurry when it heard that cold wave was coming was small indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
AGE-HERALD ECHOES

Dothan Eagle: The Age-Herald thinks because a Chicago man was found tied to a water plug that Candidate Chain did it.
 Washington Herald: "Oh, what golden dream of peace" sings the official bard of the Birmingham Age-Herald. Peace! Great Scotti Wake up, poteH
 Columbus Inquirer-Sun; The Birming- ham Age-Herald remarks that Colonel Stewart of Arizona can at any rate prove an alibi if MT. Hearst reads any Stand ard Oil letters about him.
 Huntsville Banner: Business conditions in the country at large have been improv- ing, but large enterprises will probably wait on the presidential election, says the Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Savannah Press: Mir. Kern is not ag- gressive, but still he is not as silent as Sunny Jim" The latter will have to prove by affidavit after November that he was in the running, says the Birming- ham Herald. We'll Africa is big enough for both.
 Washington Herald "The world is full of cynical people who think that cynicism is the hallmark of brains,' says the Bir- mingham Age-Herald, cynically enough, we think. Cheer up. contemporary! The men who write those cynical things are, really, often jolly good fellowsl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Treasurer Sheldons record as trust promoter is about to be exposed to merciless press and electorate.