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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Conference On Rates.

Nashville, January 27.-A conference between the presidents of the railroads operating in Tennessee, Governor Patter- son and the members of the state rail- road commission will be held in the executive office at the capitol tomorrow at noon. It is understood that the presi- dents of the Louisville and Nashville; the Illinois Central; the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis, and the Southern railroads have signif1ed their intention to be present. The conference is for the purpose of reaching an amicable settle ment of the passenger rate question in this state,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
THE REM EDY.
From the Washington Herald.

From the Washington Herald.
 q suffer dretful from corns,P re- marked an elderly citizen who was waiting for a car. "They make life a burden to me-"
 q can tell you a remedy" declared the man with mouse-colored whiskers, "that will drive away your corns with in AS hours"
 You kin?"
 q can."
 "Pll be formally grateful to you mis- ter"
 Don't mention 1t, my good man. Whenever can relieve a suffering mor- tai, I am only too glad. Now, you just practice deep breathing--"
 But the elderly citizen snorted in- dignantly and walked off muttering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Fire pamaues Gas Plant.

Baltimore, January 27.-Fire started in a huge tank of the Standard Oil compa- ny at Canton, Baltimore county, today, communicated to two others, and seri- ously menaced the great plant. Up to 2 p. m. the firemen were able to confine the flames to the three tanks in question, but a high wind threatened the remaining three tanks of the six that they would ig- nite. The oil in the tanks was drawn off. somewhat minimizing the loss, which up to this time is estimated at ssOOO0 to $1OO,- 600. Michael Kennedy, a yard superinten- dent of the company, was seriously in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Little Boys Turn Thieves.

St. Louis, January. 27.-Three boys, Thomas Olsten, years old; his borther Frank, years, and Harry Arter 12 years of age, under arrest on sus- picion, today confessed to the police that they had yesterday broken into and footed the saloon of Anton Opper- man. With much gusto Harry Arter stated: T swiped mams hatchet and put 1t under my coat. We got into the cellar and took turns chopping through the fioou until we made a hole big enough to crawl through"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
A Curious Omission.

"In looking over list of weather signs published in a 1908 almanac said an ob- server, "I was surprised that no refer ence was made to the ground hog in con- nection with February 2. Be the ground hog idea matter of superstition or a joke, I believe there is something in it. When I was youth I heard old farmers discuss the ground hog in all seriousness. They said it could be counted on with a greater degree of certainty than any other weather sign. The ground hog story can be traced back fully two hundred years. ] have been told that when the 2d of Feb ruary falls on Sunday, as it does this year, the sun is almost sure to shine, in- dicating late spring."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Ack Hale Case Continued.

Bristol, Tenn, January 2.-The case of Ack Hale, who is charged with the murder of Lillie Davis in East Hill cem- etery here last March, was called for a second trial in the circuit court at Blouts- vile today, but was continued upon affi- davit of counsel for the prosecution that material witnesses could not be had on account of small police in the county. The case goes until the May term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Harvester Trust Suit.

Jefferson City, Mo-, January 27,-The supreme court today sustained the mo- tion of Attorney General Hadley for the appointment of a commission to take testimony in the custer suit against the International Harvester Company of America, and appointed Judge Theodore Brace of Paris, Mo. The case was continued until the April term of court, when Commissioner Brace will begin the hearing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Politics is a sort of preliminary training for hell.
 A girl expects matrimony; a widow Is sure of it..
 You can trust most people with anything they don't want.
 One of the bad habits that make a man insufferable is his not having any.
 When a man doesn't care whether his family is supported or not it's sign he wants public office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Confidence Is Upheld.

New York, January N.-Paul D. Cra- vaths plea that whatever knowledge he might have regarding the sale of the Wall and Cortlandt street ferry railroad fran chise to- the Metropolitan Securities com pany came to him in the form of confi- dential communications from his clients, and, therefore, was privileged, was sus- tained today by Judge Rosalsky in the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
American Composers.

Since the death of Edward A. Me Dowell, Americas best composer, per- haps, is Mrs. M M. Beach," said a well known amateur. Notwithstanding the relatively meager showing that the United States makes in the world ,t music this country has produced several composers who have distinguished themselves. John K. Paine, who died last year, was the first American to write a work in the larger form. About 25 years ago he composed a classic symphony that was we'll re- .ceived and he followed this achieve ment by writing other important pieces. Horatio Parker, George Whit field Chadwick and Dudley Buck have written works of a fine order; but in Mrs. Beacl. s work more creative talent is revealed than is found in the music of her contempories of today.
 All the American composers have had places on Birmingham programmes. Mrs. Beach's beautiful work for female chorus, soprano solo, and orchestra The Rose of Avontown-has been rem dered here several times. It was per formed at the last music festival, the Thomas orchestra of Chicago playing the accompaniment and Mrs. Chandler singing the solos. ParkeEs flora Novissima' for mixed chorus and or chestra, was also heard on that oc casion.
 Besides the composers mentioned Nevin wrote many songs that will live, while quite a number of musicians of local reputation here and there have published music of real merit; but no one attains high rank in the matter of composition until he or she has pro- duced pieces running high in opus numbers. Women composers. by the way, are rare. Only two or three have risen to prominence, and of these Mrs. Beach is easily the foremost"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Enqineer Falls Dead.

Gallfpolis, O., January 27.-Lewis Clark. a veteran river engineer, and known from Pittsburg to New Orleans. fell dead at the throttle of the packet steamer Lo- rena, bound for Pittsburg, today. Pilot Mike Davis narrowly escaped wrecking the packet, not knowing the engineer was dead, and unable to answer the bell Clark resides at Zanesville, O. He is the third man to meet sudden death on the steamer Lorena within a few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
0UIDA'S FUNERAL
 IS PITIFUL SCENE

Florence, January 27-The funeral of Ouida today was a most pitiful epilogue to her pitiful end. She died amid squalor and poverty and her body was followed to the grave only by a dozen dogs she had starved herself to feed and her faithful maid, to whom she left her last manuscripts. The body was buried in the English cemetery at Bagni Di Lucca and the spot is marked by wooden cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
WHO WOULDN'T

WHO WOULDN'T? Who wouldn't be millionaire, With wealth at his command. A string of auto cars, a yacht, A home in every land? Who wouldn't be a plutocrat And lead a rapid life, On friendly terms with every one, Except, perhaps, his wife? Who wouldn't be a Croesus, now, And foot a frolic dance? Some say they wouldn't-that's because They've never had the chance!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Maqoon Starts From Havana.

Havana, January Ex-Governor Magoon left here today on his way to Washing ton. He will go on the revenue cutter Hatuey as far as Tampa, Fla, where he will take a train north. He expects to reach Washington on Thursday. The gov ernor was escorted to the mouth of the harbor by a fleet. The national salute was fired from Cabanas f--<ress as the Hatuey passed out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Younq Man Kills Himself.

Nashville. January 27.-William Cald- well, aged 21, son of James E. Caldwell, president of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph company, committed sui eide this morning at the residence of his father, near this city, by shooting himself with a revolver. Young Cald- wells mind was unbalanced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Heinze Chances Plea.

New York, January N.-Counsel for F. Augustus Heinze today withdrew tenn porarily the plea of not guilty entered by MT. Heinze, to the charge of over certifying checks to the amount of $436,- GOO in the Mercantile National bank of this city, of which he was formerly pres- ident. The case came up in the crim- inal branch of the United States court, his counsel filed a demurrer to the in- dictment, and February Il was fixed as the date for argument on the demurrer. Rail WAS continued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Good For Trade.

''The weather conditions this winter have been very favorable to dry goods and clothing merchants" remarked a member of the Board of Trade. "We had an early fall and while we have not had a severe winter, it has been cold enough to create steady demand for heavy clothing. There will be a good deal of wintry weather between now and the mid dle of March,
 Nothing so gladdens the heart of the merchant as seasonable weather. If spring will keep away until St. Patricks day and then come on with a rush, the shopping business will be highly satisfactory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
MODERN PHILANTHROPY.

~NOOA1Ae@N LILLIAN AAAAOA 'Please, sir can you let me have a quarter? I'm starving.' Yes, my man, if you will raise all equal amount" MID-WINTER PREDICAMENT.
 Why is the man
 In great despair?
 He's running short
 Of underwear.
 He knows as well
 As anything
 Iris two months yet
 Until the spring.
 l guess you'd feel
 Inclined to pout,
 If 'twere your "heavies''
 Wearing out! Clumsy as usual!' sneered Queen Alexandra to the King, who had stepped on her train. Damn your dress" answered Edward. How they must love each other. Just because woman is called a cat is no sign that she has nine lives. Paul Cook says the citizens of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Taft's renunciation of the New York delegates was good politics. He hopes to get them when Governor. Hughes has no further use for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The election of Wetmore gives the United States Senate full member ship-46x2 equals 92. Republicans 61, democrats 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The House has for the time being turned appropriation bills adrift, and it is now engaged in giving shape to the presidential campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The hine workers will not soon find another John Mitchell. Such men do not grow on every bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The new railroad to Key West was chiefly built by coral insects who worked patiently and continuously without any graft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Jacob Riis is booming Theodore Roosevelt, his bosom friend, for mayor of Greater New York; He considers it promotion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The financial world wags along even without Leslie M. Shaw, who has quit his s36,OOO job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

ADVICE. Bundle up your throat and hustle, Hold your hat upon your head, Through the citys din and hustle Move with quick but wary tread. Study how the wind Is blowing, Please observe the mercury, For there isn't any knowing What the fell result may be. When you sleep use lots of cover, When awake wear heavy dress. Old la grippe he seems to hover, Where we do expect him less. Ware of draughts and sudden changes, Keep your temperature the same. Then when influenza ranges You can beat him at his game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Secretary Cortelyou is feeling better since Governor Hughes came out in earnest for the presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

To her that hath much was given yesterday. The Vanderbilt bride got $1,OOO,OOO worth of wedding presents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Mayor Tom Johnson declines to be called a philanthropist, for it means" he says, putting me in the class with those fellows who rob the public of $1O and give S1 back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
About Persons,

G. w. Christian, one of the wealthiest merchants of Tuscaloosa county, is in the city.
 F. J. Hughes, prominent lumber man. ,ufacturer of Sumter, is in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

A coed is a member of Cornell's debating team, and yet women are not generally placed on the firing line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The more money Cortelyou pulls back from New York the less popular he is there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The warships need chaplains, nota- ply the Connecticut on rheumatic days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Mississippi seems to prefer ex- tremes, for it went from the long haired Vardaman to the bald-headed Noel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The future anti-Bryan conferences will be called inside the regular repub- lican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

At the present rate of announce ments there will not be many wall- flower states at the Chicago conven- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Leslie M. Shaw seems to be in as great pickle as George B. Cortelyou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

That cold wave has left the south land, whatever it may be doing up in
 New Hampshire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

That New York movement against Bryan died a-bornin'. It forgot to se- cure a rank and file.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Candidate Hughes should notify his Wall street supporters to saw wood and say nothing. Chance Day also.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

The lower house of Congress is now the chief political debating society of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Columbus Ledger; Judge Harmon was introduced in Birmingham as the next Vice President. Mir. Harmon is all right and he was in the best kind of demo- cratic company when the introduction was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Lineville Headlight: Greater Birming- ham now has a population of 125,OOO. This population is the most cosmopolitan in the south. Every section of the United States as well as practically every for eign land is represented in the Birming- ham population. Birmingham is truly the beehive of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Lafayette Sun: Birmingham is now in position to make a stronger fight than ever for the sub-treasury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Alexander City Outlook: Mr. Bryan was the guest of Birmingham last even ing, and he was given a genuine greet ing of southern eordiality. The ovation rendered him was Alabama's way of en- phasizing it's preference of the distin- guished Nehraskan for the presidential nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Centrevllle Press: The opposition to Bryan in Washington will amount to about. the same as did the opposition to him in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
INCOMPLETE.

INCOMPLETE. T have here patent spanking ma chine" Does it say, This hurts me more than it does you'?" "No." "Then I don't want it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Columbiana Peoples Advocate: If Bir- mingham keeps on growing it will be a second New York in only few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
GONE DRY.

GONE DRY. Nashville American: So you come from Birmingham? Yes; wouldn't you? Atlanta Journal: The third steel saw within month has been found in the
 Birmingham jail. Don't they inspect the jail pies?
 Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Brming- ham to Atlanta: What's that they used to say about them governors of the two Carolinas?"
 Mobile Register: The Nashville Amer ican jabs arid Birmingham as follows:
 "So you come from Birmingham?' "Yes; wouldn't you?'' | Montgomery Times: A Birmingham ne- | gro has been arrested for selling bottle of water for whisky. This is a biting | comment on the quality of Birmingham water.
 1 Sheffield Standard: Since Birmingham extended it's limits to take in the outly- | ing territory, it is said to be hard to tell
 where Birmingham stops and Anniston starts.
 | Ensley Sun: Atlanta has a silly grin | because she can't have a municipal mud | dle like beloved Birmingham. Never
 mind, every dog has his day, you may l be next. |. Savannah Press: Birmingham athletic circles are considerably stirred over a
 ruling of the sheriff which prohibits vic- lent exercise like Sunday golf and match I ing for car fares. | Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Chatta-
 nooga has an interstate club. If it pos
 sesses wet goods locker, count on an early application for membership from l Birmingham and the lost Atlanta l Carbon Hill Weekly: The chairman of
 the Police Commission in Birmingham says the first fellow who "winks" at a
 blind tiger will get fired. He ought to
 be sent to the asylum, too, for winking | at something blind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Gadsden Journal: Birmingham spends hundreds of thousands of dollars annual ly for things to eat that are shipped to that market from other states Birming- ham is SO miles away-right at our doors --and yet we make no effort whatever to secure any of this money We raise cotton for distant markets and at prices that often leave the question of profits in doubt. Yet here is veritable gold mine right at our doors that is left for the exploitation of foreigners. And yet we send missionaries to China and talk os educating the Filipinos. Surely one might well learn a few things at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Guntersville Democrat: The State Fair at Birmingham this year promises to be greater than ever before. A list of pre- miums embracing every line of endeavor has been prepared, ranging in value from s1 to s10O0 If it were possible to have any concert of action our county ought to have a county exhibit which will not preclude individual exhibits in any way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Elba Clipper: Bryan's visit to Birming- ham has caused as much comment as the visit of a street fair in a crossroads town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Youngstown Telegram: Since January 1 Chattanooga has become nearer and nearer to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Savannah Press: If Greater Birming- ham becomes too boastful, Griffin may be moved to annex Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
LABS AT BIRMINGHAM

Houston Post: Atlanta, Birmingham and Knoxville are getting real chummy in their misery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Mobile Register: Three weeks of pro- hibition in Birmingham show a police record of 337 prisoners against 700 in the same period last year. Drunkenness was formerly the cause of more than one half the number of arrests. Only 22 per- sons have been arrested for drunkenness since January l. Larceny is the pop ular' offense at present. Since the law went into effect 15 persons have been convicted of selling liquor and eight took appeal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Nashville American: So you come from Birmingham?
 Yes; wouldn't you?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Roanoke Leader: Some of the citi- zens of Birmingham are kicking because a street tax of s has been imposed upon them since the saloon licenses have been cut off. In as small a town as Roanoke We pay that much tax, with no paved streets to walk on, and even when the money-making dispensary was running.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Elba Clipper: The city of Birmingham is now beyond all doubt destined to be the largest and leading city of the south, the citizens of all the surrounding towns except Ensley, Wylam, East Thomas and Mary Lee voting to come into Birming
 ham, and there is but little doubt that these places will also come in later. Here's hoping that Alabamas Magic City, will continue to grow and become more famous than its English namesake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Shreveport Journal: The Birmingham sheriff declares that golf playing on Sunday is as much a violation of law as baseball playing on Sunday, and has gone after the members of the Coun- try club with a sharp stick. He also states that matching coins to see who'll pay street car fare is gambling. That Birmingham sheriff is storing up trouble against a future day
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
CHINA'S WELCOME
Foreign Residents of Annoy to Join in
 Entertaining Fleet.

Annoy, June 23.-Admiral Sah, com manding the Pei-yang squadron of the Chinese navy. who has been here pre- pairing for the welcome of the Ameri- can battleship fleet, sailed from hero to-day. He has left the completion of arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors to Cecil A. V. Bowra, commissioner of customs, and Taotoi Liu. The foreign residents of Annoy have appointed a committee to CO., operate in the entertainment and the following program subject to altera- tlon has been drafted:
 The first day will be given over to official visits, and on the second day the foreigners will entertain the Am ericans. On the third day there will be sports for the enlisted men. Noth- ing has been decided upon yet for the fourth day, but on the fifth there VIII be a reception by the Annoy commis- sioners, and on the sixth the officers of the fleet will receive on board.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
FRESHMEN BEAT VARSITY
Young Cornell Crew at Poughkeepsic
 Wins Four-Mile Try-Out.

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, June 23.-The Cornell varsity eight this evening rowed down stream, their first time trial of four miles since they came to Poughkeepsie. Afterward, Coach Court ney said:
 II am satisfied now that the crew can go the distance but not in fast time. l have had no fears about this, but am much relieved by the showing they made tonght for am assured that they will last four miles and make a cred itabe finish. They will row well in the race, even if, as I expect, they do not prove fast enough to win.'
 The Cornell freshman raced the var slty over the whole four miles and de- feated them by a length, having had a slight advantage at the start. On this Remarkable showing Cornell freshman stock went up tonight.