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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Acres Acres

As regards the reclamation service in Idaho, it is said that the two Twin falls projects, which when completed will re- claim nearly 100000 acres of land, take up nearly all of the available water in Snake river, and to continue the develop ment it will be necessary to store the flood waters of the early spring in reser- voirs in a great natural basin at the source of the river The state Is now ready to enter into contracts for the construction of such reservoirs but De- fore it can do so it will be necessary for the federal government to relinquish cer- tain sites it has already selected for It's own reservoirs. It may be several years, however, before these reservoir sites are used, but there is no doubt that when financial conditions are better they Will be utilized.
 Tn private enterprises looking to the reclamation of these arid lands are pelng pushed as vigorously as are tie pupic undertakings. For instance, l3 companies in Idaho alone control total Of sso,ooo acres, the water rights on which range from $15 to $40 per acre.
 Investigation shows that the land is sold at 50 cents an acre and the water rights at the prices above quoted. The charge for maintenance varies from 35 to 80 cents per acre per year, according to circum- stances In some of the cases expensive dams have been constructed and the ca- nals have cost considerable money. The engineers report that the works compare favorably with those of the reclamation service. although it will be necessary in few years to renew or strengthen some of them.
 The companies have the protection and assistance of the state land board, and there must be a cash payment of from s to s5 an acre when sales are made. Title is acquired as promptly as possible, which helps the state by furnishing a basis for taxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
History of Jefferson County.

"One of the most complete and most interesting histories I have ever read is that entitled Jefferson County and Bir- mingham-IIistorlca and Biographical published in 1Ss7," said a member of the Commercial club. "As 8 rule local his- tories are unsatisfactory to the general reader, because they bear the marks of being compiled chiefly on the paid write up plan. Only those who subscribe to the book receive mention. Many state and county histories are disappointing, for when one wishes to read about some really distinguished man the chances are that particular character is missing from the Took because he failed to square himself with the publisher. Not so with the Jeff ferson county history. Not only are the chapters treating of the Birmingham dis trict's mineral resources, topography, geology and the like, ably treated, but a sketch of every citizen of consequence who lived here in 1887 is in the book. This work should be brought down to date and repubished.
 Miss Ethel Armes is now writing a valuable historical work-'The Story of Coal and Iron From what I hear of 1t the biographical part is being very thor oughly and accurately handled. Of course, such a work will be rich in material for new history of Jefferson county and whoever undertakes the revised down-to- date edition should wait until Miss Armes book is out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
BRYAN IN ALABAMA.

Alabama is the scene of a vigorous campaign between the Bryan democrats and the adherents of Governor Johnson of Minnesota, accrding to Edward w. Barrett, editor of the Birmingham Age Herald. MT. Barrett described the sit uation in a conversation at the New Willard last night. He said:
 "The state democratic committee pro- vided that delegates to the Denver con vention should be elected at primary on May IS, and that on the ticket to be balloted for should be the names of the candidates for President, the delegates should vote for. Until a week ago no name had been put on the ticket ex- cept MT. Bryans. Now the name of Governor Johnson has been presented and placed on the ticket, and flying squadron, so to speak, of able men of Alabama, representing a bit of every ing In Alabama life, is on the stump for Johnson. They are out in squad rons. climbing over the ramparts of the Bryan forts. They are making things lively.
 "Or course they will hardly carry Alabama against Bryan. But it is an interesting situation, in that Alabama is the leading industrial state of the south. It is the most prosperous state in the south. It is democratic, but 1t considers no man above party. There fore, it will be interesting to see just how the people in Alabama will vote May IS.
 Tn practically all the nine districts there are only two candidates for dele gates to Denver. Their names are to be printed on the ballots. The names of Bryan and Johnson are also to be printed on the ballot, and the voter is to strike out the name he does not want the delegate to vote for. All can didates for delegates are pledged to abide by the result. Therefore the Ala bama result should have weight with the country at large.
 Alabama farmers, merchants and manufacturers are doing well. Instead of laborers being idle, labor is sought. The industries of the Birmingham dis trict are seeking skilled labor every where. The United States Steel corpor- ation, which recently acquired the Ten nessee Coal and Iron company proper ties, will soon need from 10000 to 20.- 900 additional skilled mechanics in their new steel rail and rod mills. There are no unemployed in Alabama.
 q am for Bryan myself, and vii vote for him in the Alabama primary, believing, under present conditions, he Is the most available man for the party to nominate, but I am eager to see what the people of Alabama have to say about it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
BRYAN ON FIRST BALLOT.
Paper Opposing Him Gives Up the
 Fight.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Efforts gro --ng to create the i'm pression that EI-. Bryan may be beaten at Denver, where there will be seats for 1902 delegates. According to calculation published ty tho Times. he is assured of but 534 votes, or 1s4 short of the 66s nec- essary to nomination Tn this estimate 46s delegates figure as unfnstructed, the inference being that they will line up against the Nebraskan.
 Not necessarily. Take Massachusetts, for instence, with its s2 votes It's delega ton is uninstructed, but it is likely to fol- low the leao os Col. Fred Williams, who is anything but likely to waver in his allegiance to Bryan. Nor is there much doubt that otter delegations, unfettered ty Instructions, will go with the major ity.
 Connecticut seems to be clearly hostile, and SD does New Jersey. but nothing un- equivocal can be said of New York. For convention purposes 1t is the personal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
THE OLD MANS FUNERAL.

By William Cullen Bryant. Ye sigh not when the sun, his course
 fulfilled, His glorious course, rejoicing earth and
 sky, In the soft evening, when the winds are
 stiled Sinks where his islands of refreshment
 lie, And leaves the smile of his departure
 spread Ger the warm -colored heaven and ruddy
 mountain head. Why weep ye then for him who, having The bound of mans appointed years at
 last Life's blessings all enjoyed, lfe's labors
 done, Serenely to his final rest has passed: While the soft memory of his virtues
 yet Lingers like twilight hues. when ths
 bright sun is set?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Jump Up and Yell"

While we are knocking the Birming- ham team, the Birmingham rooters also deserve a good hard knock" said Sam Blake, clerk of the probate court, yes terday afternoon. Good hard roofing has won many a game, but it is going to take a wonderful team to play win ming game under such intense silence as prevails here during a game.
 q don't know anything of the inside of the teams affairs, though they cer- tainly do not deserve any praise for their record so far. Perhaps it is the ancient grandstand which causes sIch feeling to prevail among the fans. Anyhow, they should spring to their feet and yell for the home team, and after fair trial this way if the team fails to win, then get out the hammers. When the visitors are pounding the ball all over the lot is the time we should root the hardest and make our players land on the horsehide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Business Improving.

"Our business has improved within the past week. said an official of manu- featuring concern. employing when oper- ating to full capacity about 300 men,
 At one time it looked as if everything would be at a standstill for few months, but now 1 believe business generally will pick up as the summer approaches. Our plant is running two-thirds of it's ca pacity, which is pretty good for this season. I think it is safe to say that by this time next year all the industries here will be booming"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
A Birth-Mark,

My father was wounded in the neck at Seven Pines,' said H. c. Compton, who made the race for railroad commits stoned.
 Now, a remarkable thing is that not only have I distinct birthmark in the place on the neck where the bullet struck my father, but I have a sister marked the same way in exactly the same place, on the left side of the neck. Yes, I am an unreconstructed rebel. with the ball mark on me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
But none of them is half so true As unassuming Maryi
A MESSAGE FROM HOME.

A MESSAGE FROM HOME.
 He was a bright little fellow, typical Greek boy, with the clustering black hair and the handsome profile which artists like to paint. On this particular morning there were several customers in the par lor," where this boy and several others were shining shoes. Just as he was fin ishing a shoe with cheerful alacrity and smile which was reflected in the gloss on the toe, a rough looking man, who was evidently day laborer and Greek also, entered the place with a letter in his hand When the boy had dismissed his customer the man called the boy to him and began to read aloud from the letter which he held with trembling hands. As the man slowly deciphered the words Of Greek in which the letter was written the little fellows face grew still and white. Clenching his grimy hands, he stood tense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 What makes the season of real enjoy ment is it isn't opera.
 The reason a man objects to buttoning a woman up the back is she's his wife.
 The reason people like to talk is 1t re- ouires no thought on the subject they talk about.
 A mans family does all it knows how to see that he shall not bear the dis grace of dying rich.
 Women go to fortune tellers so that f any of 1t should come true their faith in them would be vindicateS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

San Francisco has greeted the fleet and is now settled down to the task of securing on the best possible terms the money that the tackles have on their persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

The best thing in the San Francisco welcome was the fact that Bob Evans was in command of the fleet again. He is not, however, sound in health or in rank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Hetty Green has in her advanced years gone from her flat in Hoboken which was guiltless of telephone to a fashionable hotel in New York, where she pays $3O day. Her hand ig losing it's cunning and its grip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

The New York Herald, a famous forecaster, gives Bryan four more votes than will be necessary to win at Denver on the first ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

J. D. Rockefeller has no use for a sword of Cromwell's time, but pair coupon shears of Wall-street make would command his attention at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Prince Helie and Madame Annie are never separated. Helie declines to get far from the Gould millions, which he proposes to annex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

The Jim Hill corporation crowd do not love Johnson so much as they fear Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Worcester, Mass, claims to be the largest dry" city in the world. It had 118,000 inhabitants in 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Tom Johnson, delegate-at-large will not let the family name lessen his loy- alty to the great Nebraskan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Owls that hoot within the hearing of hunters are not as wise as they look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

The Cubs must begin to tire of walk overs, and to wish for a tussle with team that is real rival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Marrow brims on mems straw hats and wide ones on the M. W. hats for women's use keeps the average good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

The Golden Gate was wide open when the fleet steamed in to find anch- orage behind the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Alfred G. Vanderbilt was failure as married man, but he is becoming a pronounced success as a hackman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

John F. Dryden, one Senator of New Jersey, is trying to break into politics again as a member of "the Taft cabi- net"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

In Los Angeles the barbers shaved the jaekies free, and San Francisco is expected to do better than the sub- urban towns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Governor Hughes is to be boomed for second elective term as governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

The Welcome in San Francisco was written in letters 50 feet high, and those letters were placed on Telegraph hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
JUST sUPPosING.

"A Boston woman employed six promi- nent surgeons to operate on the eye of her terrier" 'Wonder how many she would have em- ployed to operate on her baby's eye?e.
 EVEN BETTER. Has Felice a pretty fgure?' "No, but her father has,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
A PRUDENT WIGHT

A PRUDENT WIGHT. The butterfly has lovely wings A graceful bird is she; And what is more, she never stings As does the bumblebee. I much prefer the butterfly, So pretty and so gay, And when a bumblebee I spy I go another way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
THE RIGHT SORT.

THE RIGHT SORT. That man can always do his part Who keeps the sunshine in his heart No matter what misfortunes come, He'll hustle out and make things hum. Paul Cook, of the Birmingham Age-Her- aid, says that kiss on the lips is worth two on the hand. That depends, of course. on who's behind the lips.-Hattiesburg News.
 You are a good guesser, all right.
 REPLIES.
 It's a far cry from highballs to lime juice.
 Too many knives and forks and spoons spoil the dinner.
 Connecticut has a rooster that chews tobacco. You never hear of a hen do- ing that.
 Although the King of Sweden saw Lima to prove that he saw her after the show. We imagine that it isn't pleasant to be a hired man on an alligator farm. A contemporary speaks of familiar yawp." You hear it often. It is, Say cull wot's de score?'
 Come with me to Joyland,' sings Massachusetts poet. We expect him to arrive in Alabama on the next train.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Everybody will pay his own fare to the national conventions this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
THE uPLIFT

THE UPLIFT. He who thinks aright will surely Tread the path where honor lies, Climbing bravely ever upward To the freedom of the skies. Petty obstacles won't daunt him, Critics will not block his way; Growing stronger purer, nobler, He will conquer day by day. Hope will be his boon companion, Faith will light him to the goal And the world will bow in homage To his loftiness of soul
 MAY HAVE BEEN. An why did Missus o'Mulligin git a divoorce frum Moike?'- "Incompatibility. Faith, an I thought twas ightin'r'
 THE ONE GIRL. There's Mayme. Grayce, Elise and Maude And Celia, who's faery But when it comes to being wed, I'd rather work for Mary. There's Gwendolyn and Guinevere And Myrtle, who's contrary, But none of these knows how to smile So blithesomely as Mary. Iris true that Hope has wondrous eyes And Nell is sweet and chary, WOULDN'T IT, THOUGH? This life would be
 One grand, sweet song, If man could fish
 The whole day long.
 TO ALL.
 Cheer up, my friend,
 And happy be.
 Remember this
 The climates free
 Birmingham Age-Herald. Down here in Texas
 You can see
 A better climate
 Just as free.
 Houston Post. THE OFFICE BOY. He'd sell his soul
 Without remark,
 For a seasons pass
 To the baseball park.
 Birmingham Herald. And If he could
 Not do that-well, He'd tell his boss
 Where to go to.
 Roanoke. Va, World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

and motionless, his eyes fixed on the sun burned face of the man who was reading He made no sound, he did not shed tear. but his attitude told the story of overwhelming grief. That letter seems to contain bad news" said a sympathetic observer. "Yes, sir," answered the boy, who was at work on his shoes. 'The man over there is the boys father, and the letter says that the boys mother died a month ago in Greece"
 SHE'LL LOOK IN TT. You can never tell what a woman's go- ing to do.". You can when she passes a mirror"
 WHOOPl
 Ofttimes the man
 Who's full of drink
 Will act just like
 The missing link.
 HE CAN'T SAVE MONEY. What is a surplus, pa?" An unknown quantity to a married man, my son."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
MAY HAVE BEEN.

An why did Missus O'Mulligin git a divoorce frum Moike?'-
 "Incompatibility."
 Faith, an I thought twas fightin'r'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
SHE'LL LOOK IN IT.
HE CAN'T SAVE MONEY.

What is a surplus, pa?'
 "An unknown quantity to a married man, my son..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Washington Bureau Age-H Herald. 1421 0 street, N. ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala.i postoffce as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3, 1879.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-19
VIII Begin Monday, Hearing
Ends To-day
GARY TELLS COST OF STEEL
U. S. SteeTs Big Advantage-Through
Control of Agencies 1t Can Produce
Iron and Steel 81 Per Ton Cheap
er Than Competitors.

Washington, Dec. 1o.-Hearings be-
fore the ways and means committee
viii close today, and on Monday the
committee will begin the work of franz
ing tariff bill, taking up for consid
Grafton each schedule In its turn. The
knowledge that the taking Cd test.
mony would close Saturday was com
municated today by Chairman Payne
to the representative OF manufactur-
ing industry who applied for sub
poena for witness he wished to have
called next week. Andrew Carnegie,
who was excused last week from APP
pearing before the committee until
this week, has not been heard.
The most difficult problem present.
ing itselfg to the House why's and
means committee in connection with its
work Of revising the tariff is that Of
determining an equitable rate Of duty
for the steel schedule. The published
views Of Andrew Carnegie with regard
TO the steel industry and the tariff, and
the testimony giv,n by Charles NJ
Sehwab and other steel magnates, have
not given the committee sufficient in
formation as to conditions which would
result from a reduction Of the tariff.
nor has il offered any data which
would indicate what rate Of duty
would protect American labor and the
small independent steel companies, as
we'll as the larger plants.
i. II. Gary, chairman Of the board
Of directors OF the United States steel
corporation, was the first witness be-
for the committee yesterday. He was
subpoenaed and several members hope
TO get from him tho information which
they believe necessary to determine
the proper tariff on steel.
Judge Gary said the United States
steel corporation could produce iron
and steel cheaper than it's rivals at a
large number Of furnaces by at least
81 ton by reason OF better methods,
better equipment, and the like. But
on being closely questioned, he said the
corporation had greater advantage
than that. It amounted to more than
So on rails, he thought, If there was
taken into consideration the fact, that
the United States Steel corporation
owned its mines in some cases, had its
own transportation facilities, and the
like. In effect, he made It very clear
that, because Of its control of owner
ship Of various agencies, it had a
great advantage over competitors.
The depreciation charge per ton of
pig iron Judge Gary said was 40 cents.
He said this was not intended to con-
eeal profits, but Just to cover proper de-
probation. ell thought the manufac.
turers Of the country did not allow
enough for depreciation. In this ne in
cluded Mr.. Schwab, who testified on
Tuesday, and whose estimate Of pig
iron cost per ton was agout $f4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-19

any time demand is made by any mem.
Der OF the committee and / purpose to
continue that policy"
The demand, il it comes, probably win
originate with Democratic members. An
investigating resolution was offered in
the House OF Representatives by Repre-
sentative Rainey of Illinois, which Is
said to have been offered at the sug.
gestion Of the Democratic national com
mittee, following the publication in GER
tain Democratic and independent news
papers Of a story that Americans may
have profited by the sale OF the canal
property to the United States.
Senator Culberson, chairman Of the
minority caucus Of the Senate, was in.
timately connected with the management
OF the Democratic national campaign
and is member Of the Senate cana,
committee, but he has not yet taken
cognizance Of the House resolution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-19
New IustIce for Philippines.

The president will soon send to the
Senate the nomination Of Sherman More.
land Of Elmira, N. ", to be associate
justice OF the supreme court of the Phil
ippine islands, in place Of Judge James
r. Tracey, who has resigned to resume
his law practice at Albany, n. Y. The
president has written to Judge Tracey
a letter strongly commencing his ser.
vices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-19
WAR ON RAcErRAcK GAMBLING
Los Angeles Business Men Begin Move
ment.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 19.-Fifty
business and professional men of this
city met at the invitation of Arthur
Let's, proprietor Of the Broadway store
yesterday, and organized movement
designed to eradicate race track gamb-
ling in California. An organization to
be known as the Business Mems ANTI
r ce Track Gambling league of South
ern California was perfected. A brief
constitution was adopted declaring the
purpose of the organization to be the
securing OF the enactment and en-
forcement Of a law prohibiting race
track gambling in the state of Cali
fornia," providing for the officers of
the league, for an advisory committee
and such other committees as shall be
deemed necessary to be appointed by
the presiden.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-19
FOOT CALLS A SPECIALIST.
His Injured Knee Requires Medical At
tention.

Washington, Dec. le.--Secretary of
State Root, who has been suffering from
an injured knee for two months, has at
last called in specialist. Secretary
Root came to thc cabinet meeting yes
tcrday in his carriage and it was with
some difficulty that he left the vehicle.
lie hmped into the White House appar-
sntly with some pain. He left the meet
ing long before it was over to keep
an engagement ut his home with the
specialist, who came from Philadelphia.
The secretary received his injury during
the late political campaign while he
was in Ohio making a stumping tour for
Mr.. Taft. The injury made slow prog
ress in recovery and during the past
week has caused the secretary to be
absent from his duties at the state de-
partment for several days.