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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22

From the New Decatur Advertiser.
 MT. Tomlinson has labored long and faithfully for MT. Bryan and all that he represents. He stood by the cause in it's dark as well as in it's bright days. and now when victorious campaign is ap- preaching he should be sent to Denver as a delegate-at-large This will be done bv and with general consent He deserves the honor. He deserves to be a repre- sentative of the democracy he has faith fully and ably served
 The Age-Herald is glad to see that there is no opposition to the plan of plac- ing Mir. Tomlinson at the head of the state delegation. The friends of MT. Bry- an certainly desire to see him honored in this manner, and the friends of MT. Bry- an and the democracy of Alabama are now one solid unit. All opposition to the Nebraskan has faded out like the mist of the morning, and in the bright sun- light of coming victory John w. Tomlin- son will stand out commanding figure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22

Senator Johnston, there is anything more lnta~ .ble than deposit in a central reserve bank in time of panic I have yet to know it. You may call the spirits from the vasty deep and get a response as readily as you can get money from a reserve agent in times of financial distress; so that the pro posed investment of } per cent in bonds as a part of a reserve, another 3 per cent being in legal tender money, would nearly double the money assets of a bank when most needed as com pared with present requirements"
 Senator Johnston's speech appears in the Congressional Record for Feb ruary 19, and whoever gets that copy of the Record should read it from end to end. It is worth it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Splendid Bank Statements

The bank statements published to- day present a splendid showing for the financial institutions of Birmingham. The national banks make up their statments on the call of the United States comptroller of the currency. The present call was for the condition of the banks at the close of business February IA. The state banks of this city, as a rule, issue voluntary state ments of their condition on the date agreeing with that named in the comp troller's call
 Without exception the banks of the Birmingham district, national and state, are in especially fine shape. The deposits keep up wonderfully well. They would be large enough to cause favorable comment even in the most prosperous times; and during this period of business recession through out the country they cause a most agreeable surprise. Few things indi- cate so surely the thrift of a com munity as the bank deposits, and by this sign it is seen that the people of Birmingham and the Birmingham dis trict continue to prosper in spite of comparative quiet in general trade.
 Another gratifying and significant feature of the banking situation is the phenomenal cash reserve. The banks are required to maintain 15 per cent reserve, but one bank reports a re- serve of nearly 45 per cent, a large part of its available cash being in the vaults. Another bank is carrying a 40 per cent reserve, with over $1,000,000 of cash in it's vaults. In flush times this same bank usually keeps only about $750,000 in the vault, but that was regarded as more than ample to meet an emergency.
 The impregnable condition of all the banks here gives stability to the city as a commercial and financial center and inspires con idence that is far reaching. As might be humorously remarked, this is one of the times when the banks are too strong. While | it is a good thing for the public, the banks themselves. in order to be or the safe side and be doubly fortified are keeping on hand much more cast than they need. This money is earn ing no dividends, but the very fac that the reserves are far above lega requirements and the cash in vaul excessive should make the depositol that much better satisfied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
MT. Davidson's Emblem

By filing ''fust" the arm-and-hammer emblem the Davidson wing has become the official republican party of Ala bama, and it alone can put names of ,nominees on the official ballot to be Woted next November.
 But why should this alert strategic move of the Davidson wing strike dis may in the ranks of the slothful Thompson wing? The republicans ex- ist, not to vote in November, but to fill federal offices and to select delegates. and these things they can do even if they are excluded from the official No vember ticket, even if their nominees will have no standing at all in Novem- Der. They would have precious little standing at the polls anyway, and the quick filing of an emblem with the sec retary of state should not discourage them. Electoral votes are not part of their scheme.
 2 What effect this audacious raid of the Davidsonites will have at Wash ington cannot be foretold, but it is safe to say that it will not prevent MT. Frank Hitchcock from doing his great gumshoe act in Alabama, nor will it prevent him from getting up an un- official Taft delegation in this state. It does not change the situation. It does not put electoral possibilities be- hind any republican delegates, and it
 caves the situation practically un-
 hanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
senator Johnston on Bank Reserves

The full speech of Senator Johnston makes strong showing in favor of his amendment. The reasonableness of he amendment becomes at once ap- aren't when the Senator's clear sen nces are read as they were delivered. His amendment would, if adopted, ot only lessen the vast fund gathered i New York, thus lessening the oppor- unities of spectators on the stock xchange, but it would bear easily on he banks. He does not desire the )anks to keep idle at home two-thirds # a reserve fund of 15 per cent on heir deposits, for he directs that one Alf of the reserve money to be kept home is to be invested in some class the bonds named in the Aldrich bill.
 sse bonds would draw a good rate
 interest, and in an emergency they
 Id quickly be used to secure emer-
 icy bank notes.
 1t present an interior bank is re-
 red to keep but per cent of it's de- sits in its own vaults, the other g
 cent going to New York. 'If," says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
DENSITY OF POPULATION.

From Wall Street Journal.
 The growing concentration of population in great cities Is one of the significant phenomena of our times. The city of New York, with it's five boroughs, comprises an area of nearly 327 square miles, with a population of 4,2920O0. The population a square mile is 13,13o This is greater pro- portionately than that of London, whose metropolitan district of about 69O square miles has a population of 6,5S1,372, or about $500 a square mile. It is greater also than that of Chicago, which, with 19O square miles, has a population of 107S9 square mile. The density of population in New York is also greater than that of St. Louis, Philadelphia and Pittsburg, although less than in Boston, Baltimore and Milwaukee.
 When, however, we take the borough of Manhattan as the principal part of Great CT New York, we are confronted with a density of population so stupendous as to be startling. The population square mile in Manhattan amounts to 100,492. It is probable that in no other equal terri tory of the world are there so many in- habitants. Even in Brooklyn the popula- ton a square mile is only 1S,374, while in the Bronx 1t is 9O29; in Queens 1862, and in Richmond 1885.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
President Harriman's Victory

Chiefly because the Union Pacific railroad is a connecting instead of a competing line of the Illinois Central Judge Ball of the Illinois state courts permits the former to vote the shares it holds of the latter road at the stock holders meeting to be held in Chicago on March 2. A board of directors is to be chosen at that time, and the de- cision of Judge Ball practically puts the Illinois Central in the control of E. H. Hartman.
 In Georgia at least this decision will be accepted joyfully, because B. H. Hartman has purchased the control of the Central Railroad of Georgia, with a view to the completion of his allied lines from sea to sea-from Savannah to San Francisco. Although Atlanta is not on the direct transcontinental line. yet it rejoices in the change, and the Savannah News in discussing it says s.it is expected that this connec- tion will be of great benefit to the Gen. tral. and to Savannah Those who claim to understand the situation say that the commerce of Savannah will be greatly increased. Unless this is to be the case it is difficult to under stand what MT. Hartman wanted with the Central. To make the property valuable to him he will have to give a great deal of traffic to it from his line from the west. It is probable that he is prepared to do that"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
IN HOTEL LOBBlES
May Become Too Cautious.

Tn my travels over the country indi- cations point towards the banks becoming too cautious" said George R. Roden of Chicago, who is connected with the Gen eral Fireproofing company. NIT. Roden is on the move constantly and is prob ably as well acquainted with general building conditions as any man in the country
 While the squeeze was brought on by the banks being too careless, it would now appear that they might bring about a like condition by holding on to their money too tightly. l know of numberless construction propositions which are being held up on account of people being un- able to borrow the money. General un- derstanding is that the banks have more money now than they have had at any time in years. but they are hesitating to make loans on propositions now that they would have been more than glad to have financed before, and which are safe in every way.
 This condition is very bad in Chicago, but 1 find that it also applies to other cities as well. If the banks will loosen up and make loans on property which is safe in every way it will be found that building conditions will spring forward wonderfully"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Admiral Evans At CalIao

The battleship fleet dropped anchors on time and in fine condition m the harbor of Callao, and Callao is but nine miles from Lima, the capital of countrv that stretches from the Pacific to deep water in the Amazon. Shlps sail from one side of Peru bound to London and from the other side other shins go to the Orient. The country is fuller of mountains than people, and although it is as large as about b Alabamas, it contains less than thrice our population.
 The cruise has been without unfor- tunate incident beyond the fact that the commander has suffered rheumatic pains throughout its entire course, and he is still far from being free from the trouble. In August next he is to be retired on account of age, and so, no doubt, some other officer will bring the fleet home. But is it coming home? Why is it not as much at home in San Francisco bay as it will be in Hampton Roads? The indications are that the Is ships will not come home as fleet and some of them may never en- ter Hampton Roads again.
 But the ten days of rest at Callao will be enjoyed regardless of the fu- ture, and President Pardo will en- deayor to make the stay at Callao pleasurable. From Callao lies a straight course to Magdalena bay in Lower California, and there the fleet will lie and shoot in port granted to Uncle Sam by Mexico. At Magdalena bay the cruise will practically be ended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
General StoesseI a Scapeqeat

General Stoessel had command of the peninsula upon which Port Arthur is located, and General Smirnoff was acting commandant of Port Arthur itself. Bitter enmity arose between the two men, and Smirnoff got even by submitting a report upon which the trial of Stoessel, old and infirm, by courtmartial was begun on Decem- Der 10.
 General Stoessel went in the trial as far as he dared to go to show the unpreparedness of Russia for war, but he chiefly depended in the trial upon the fact that the fall of Eagles Nest" and other positions similarly situated renederd Port Arthur untenable. He surrendered just at the time when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
HON JOHN w. ToMLlNsON.

From the Montgomery Journal
 It is pretty well conceded that MT. John w. Tomlinson of Birmingham should be one of the delegates at large to the Dem yer convention, and this fact is very gratifying to MT. Tomlinson's many friends in the Capital City of Alabama, as it is doubtless to his friends through out the state. It would not only be a compliment to MT. Tomlinson, because of his unwavering loyalty to MT. Bryan, but to MT. Bryan himself, and such deserved recognition of Mr. Tomlinson's democracy, which has always been of the right sort. This tribute to MT. Tomlinson from the pen of Editor Harry Martin of the Ozark Tribune well expresses a general senti- ment, not only throughout the wiregra ss but throughout Central and North Ala bama
 ''It has been our pleasure of late to come in touch with very many promi- nent mon from nearly every section of the state, and all that we have met ha ve been invariably for MT. Tomlinson for one of tine delegates at large from Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22

Savannah Press: The Birmingham Age Herald believes that to instruct the Ala bama delegation for Bryan would be only to paint the lily
 Washington Post: Making love is easier than making money" asserts the Birmingham Age-IIerald. Undoubtedly; i; but one doesn't get tired of the latter.
 Houston Post: Paul Cook says he holds tight shoes as the greatest curse. Still, the shoes are not tight so often as the Birmingham fellow who happens to get into them.
 Anniston Star: Republicans meet in two sections says The Age-Herald. If the scrap continues, they'll be meeting in several more sections, if the pieces can be picked up.
 Shreveport Times: The Birmingham Herald says "slush' is the plural of mud. Would our Birmingham contempor- ary say: "These slush in onr streets are ankle deep?'
 Savannah Press: The Birmingham Age Herald rejoices that as the Chinese cal endar goes back 460O years, it gives us something beyond the memory of the old est inhabitant.
 Richmond News-Leader Making love is easier than making money" asserts the Birmingham Age-Herald In leap year particularly when the fair ones are ex- pected to meet you more than half way.
 Mobile Register: The Birmingham Age Herald notes that with the extension of the Tombigbee Valley road into Choctaw county, every county in the state has at last achieved the distinction of possessing a railroad.
 Houston Post: The Birmingham Age Herald says: "A plutocrat this month Is man who buys strawberries to feed to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22

of the National Educational association and will also attend to some legislation appertaining to the University of Ala bama.
 T. B. Smith, former mayor of Living ston and a representative citizen of Sum ter county, is in the city. the guest of his son, Cullen B. Smith, MT. Smith reports Livingston booming in the very teeth Of the money stringency.
 
 Hugh Latimer, travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern, with headquarters at Birmingham, re- turned last night from trip to Tusca- loosa. He reports business at that city gradually increasing.
 Cyrus Brown son of Col. Charles Il. Brown of Birmingham. and formerly in the employ of the state government, is in Birmingham. MT. Brown will be can didate during the next state campaign for the office of secretary of state, and his friends predict for him victory. MT. Brown has an acquaintance second to few in Alabama.
 L. D.. Battle of Mobile is at the New Morris.
 w. L. Little of Anniston is at the New Morris.
 Sake Simmons and wife of Huntsville are at the New Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Steel Frame BuiIdino.

At least five skyscraper projects have been announced in Birmingham for the current year, and many people are in- clined to jest about the additional office building reports,' remarked a banker While Birmingham is badly in need of more office space, it is hardly probable that we will have five new steel frame buildings in one year. It can be stated positively, however that work on at least one skyscraper will be started during the spring, and it seems likely that two will be in course of construction before next summer The year 1909 will see the be- ginning of an era of phenomenal prosper ity, and I think it safe to say that Br- mingham will need twice as many office buildings three years hence as it has to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Demand For Iron.

There is a decidedly better outlook in the pig iron market.' said a broker yesterday. Few large sales have been reported recently, but there has been steady selling in small lots. and quo tations are being well maintained
 T see signs of large buying move ment, and my prediction is that by the first of March consumers will be eager to make contracts covering a period extending through the summer. We had a spirited buying movement in January and we will have a similar movement in March. Whether or not the demand for iron will be sufficient to cause several more furnaces to start up, it is not easy to say. Four fur naces in this district that were idle have resumed operations since the first of the year and, it is understood that at least one will be blown in within the next two weeks.
 Every stack in operation means em- ployment not only for men to run the furnaces, but ore and coal miners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
LEADING A DOGS LIFE.

From the Boston Herald. .
 Dindin rises from his cot at g. The cot
 is charmingly constructed speciality of brass with a canopy of silk which can be drawn comfortably around it. The pillows of the finest linen are bordered with deep lace, and the quilted satin bed cover which goes over his blankets and his aristocratic body bears his initials embroidered in one corner. After dain- ty breakfast of bread and cream, loving ministrations with a miniature ivory brush and comb and gentle spraying with scent completes his toilet. Sleep and meditation in his special armchair pass away the time until the event of tho day-the motor drive-is prepared for. Dindin is luxurious, pampered dog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
THE BOOK OF TIE woRLD.

By William Drummond of Hawthornden. Of the fair volume which we world do
 name, If we the sheets and leaves could turn
 with care Of him who it corrects, and did it frame, We clear might read the art and wisdom
 rare; Find out his power which widest pow'rs
 doth tame, His providence extending everywhere His justice which proud rebels do not
 spare, In every page, no period the same; But silly we, like foolish children, rest Well pleased with colored vellum, leaves
 of gold, Fair dangling ribbons, leaving what Ia
 best, On the great writer's sense ne'er taking
 hold;
 Or if by chance our minds do muse on
 aught, It is some picture on the margin
 wrought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
JOLTING BIRMINGHAM

Lafayette Sun: The prohibition walk ing cane is the latest thing in Birming- ham.
 Atlanta Constitution: But did Birming- ham need that red coat of paint the g. o. p. gave her?
 Rome Tribune Herald: An, Ina. Atlanta can shake hands with Birmingham and wish it well across the wide prohibition abyss.
 Memphis Commercial-Appeal If the Atlanta and Birmingham editors should die of hydrophobia, don't take it out on the poor dogs.
 Atlanta Journal: What are the pen nant chances of Nashville or Birming- ham now, since an Atlanta firm has or dered 14,000 bats?
 Atlanta Georgian: The Mobile post master says Taft is the man. Judging from the hair-pulling contest in Birming- ham. Alabama is still negotiable ground. Atlanta Journal: Birmingham negro who swept a stick of dynamite in the fire and blew up four companions will probably attempt to blast with what he swept up afterwards
 Elba Clipper: They are up to all kinds of tricks to defeat the prohibition law in Birmingham The latest is hollow walking cane that contains two drinks
 
 Montgomery Times: Birmingham is about to become the Alabama republic ans political capital. The Hon. Julius Davidson seems very largely responsible for this impressive distinction.
 Anniston Hot Blast It is to be hoped that the Birmingham police have caught the men who were selling the loaded pro hibtion walking canes in that city But, while the sale of the sticks lasted the long suffering dude was no longer the only one who sucked the head of his cane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Washlnaton,s Birthday.

February 9. the anniversary of Wash ington's birth, usually falls on a raw or indictment day" said member of Bir- ingham's Virginia colony "In the south we frequently have a touch of spring early in February, but I have kept an account of the weather for a number of years and I find that it either showed, rained or blew wintry blast while we were celebrating Washingtons birthday.
 ''st Patriek's day, March IT, usually brings a cold day And the season of Lent, which means spring is almost in variably ushered in with cold and dreary weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 The only easy things to learn are bad habits.
 A man must brag about something, if it has to be his toothache.
 The way for woman to grow naturally suspicious is to get married.
 Character is what's really under the rep utation with which you fool people.
 You can't differ from a mans opinion without making him believe you are hls enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
CHEAP DWELLINGS IN FRANCE.

From the London Comparative News.
 Today there are 12O cooperative bull ding societies in France, possessing . capital of f212,47 which have put up property to the amount of f2S7,973. But the modern tendency is not to build large buildings, but small cottages, where a workman and his family can feel more comfortable, and of which he can become thu possessor, in, say, from fifteen to twenty years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Are city Streets NeaIected2

While nearly everybody is getting in behind the Board of Revenue on the poor condition of the county roads, the high ways maintained y the city are going begging. said '. K. Allen yesterday.
 Between the business section of the city and St. vincents hospital the streets are in about as bad a condition as could be expected under the most unfavorable circumstances, and as these streets have to be gone over in removing patients to the hospital, it seems to me that they should be repaired.
 Tn a great many instances patients are taken to St. yincent's in a most delicate condition and the bouncing and jarring of an ambulance jogging along over numer- ous ruts may be detrimental to the recov- cry of the patient. And again, where the ambulance bears a patient who has been very seriously injured, time when 1t is necessary to make all haste, 1t is all the driver can do to stay in his seat, not con- sidering the jolting the patient must un- dergo.
 "It is probable that the fewest people realize the true condition of these streets, but to one who travels over them once in trip to the hospital the need of their repair becomes evident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
About Persons.

John W. Abercrombie, president of the University of Alabama, passed through Birmingham last night en route to Wash ington. In that city he will attend meet ing of the department of superintendents