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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
ADA REHAN NEVER TO ACT AGAIN

From the New York Tribune.
 Miss Ada Rehan. the actress, who has been abroad several months for her health, arrived here Saturday on the liner Philadelphia, from Southampton. She said she felt much better than before she left New York, but she was not in perfect health.
 q may. perhaps, look better than feel" said Miss Rehan. but because of the uncertainty of my health, I shall never act again. It is now about five years since l appeared on the stage. I shall divide my time between London and New York. spending six months in each place every year.
 "The methods of acting now are changed and the plays are much different from the time when I began my stage career. There has been great public demand for plays of a new sort in recent years, and it has brought about crea- tion of ephemeral plays that l hardly think will last. I believe the plays of Pinero and Sardou will last, regardless Of the change of taste"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Mr. RIach,s European rrIp.


 Sam Black of J. Blaeh 6 Sons returned few days ago from a four months trip abroad. looking the picture of health. He took with him to Europe his two sis ters, but left them in Germany, where they will spend the winter. I've landed at Hamburg and made a delightful tour of the continent, ,"ssaid Mir. Blach. We visited Berlin. Dresden, Carlsbad, Co., logne, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg and Nuremberg. We took three weeks tour through Switzerland. spent week in Paris and went over to England and spent several days in London.
 While all the great cities of Europe are handsomely built and are attractive in a general way, Nuremberg is the quaintest and most picturesque town saw. Not only are the old houses and streets quaint. but all recent building in Nuremberg is after the old style. This is in accordance with well considered plan, in order that the medieval char acter of the place which has given 1t it's peculiar charm, may remain unchanged.
 Tn all the larger cities on the continent with the exception of Paris, English is freely spoken. The Paris guides speak good English. but the Parisians as rule do not take to English and do not seem to care to know any language but their own.
 Germany is a great country, as every one knows. The German people are very prosperous, but nowhere abroad did I find the snap that distinguishes business communities in America. The Germans do not live so fast as we do. They do not have to, and for that very reason they get more solid pleasure out of life than we who go ahead at high pressure speed"
 A short distance from Dresden is Chen nitz, famous for the manufacture of it's knit goods MT Blach went to that city and laid in large and choice stock of knit stun for J. Blach x Sons. In this instance he had an eye for business, otherwise his trip was for rest and pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Birminaham's Studios.

'.I was in Birmingham in 1902 but had not been here since until l came few days ago" said Frank s. Poynter of St. Louis. "The city has made prodigious strides. When I was last here only one skyscraper had been erected. find now a number of handsome steel frame office buildings and several more skyscrapers un- Ger contract. The city has gone forward in every way and it is now one of tho handsomest from any point Of view in the country.
 Among the big things that advertise Birmingham are tho entrance of the United States Steel corporation into the district and the high satisfaction that the officials of the corporation have ex- pressed on their Alabama properties. An other thing that gave Birmingham good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Quiet Campaigns and LandsIides

The campaign is drawing to a close in it's customarily quiet manner. No one gets angry over candidates or is sues in street cars, or offices or shops; no torchlight processions consume Standard Oil products; no one is kept awake nights by fireworks or other noisy demonstrations. Few political banners are seen even in the most doubtful" states. Unless the way farer goes out of of his way to find it he does not know a presidential cam paign is going on.
 In the history of American politics the quiet campaigns are, however, the ones that produce unexpected re- sults-the campaign of 1892, for ex- ample In that campaign there was a landslide to Grover Cleveland, and President Harrison was left deep un- der it. He lacked 191 electoral votes of an election. Nor was that all. for General Weaver, populist, received 23 electoral votes. The campaign of to- day is even quieter than that of 1892, and still great surprises may be in- cubating in the hearts of the people. The politicians are claiming every thing but they know little of what may be hidden in the breast of the average voter in a quiet campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Vice Chancellor Wiaains.

Vice Chancellor B. L. Wiggins, the managing head of the University of the South at Sewanee. and Prof. H. w. Jervey, who fills the Greek chair at the university came to Birmingham yesterday with the Sewanee football team. They are the guests of II. G. Siebels and will remain here until this evening. Dr. Wig gins is one of the young educators Of the south but he stands very high in university circles. He was offered the presidency of the University of Virginia but preferring his sewanee position, de- clined.
 Dr. Wiggins is not only a scholar but he enjoys the reputation of being 2 high class business man. an administra- tive genius and general mixer" Ac- cording to the constitution of the Uni versity of the South, the Protestant Epis- copal bishop of Tennessee is chancellor. but the vice chancellor is the acting chan cellor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
R,e)6,r,es,,

WHAT DOES IT PROFIT? Lay aside the dream of pelf. Get acquainted with yourself And take stock of what is growing in your heart Why, we live at such a pace In this foolish worldly race And We toll so much in factory and mart,
 It That the roses sweet perfume, And the lily. fairest bloom, Are but memories from out the long ago. Never time for quiet thought, Or the gentle deeds we ought To perform when trouble drags 8 brother low, And we struggle on to gain What will only bring us pain And will weigh us down to bitterness and death. Fame's bubble-as for gold, Look the miser, growing cold, Mumbles futile curses with his dying breath!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
BRIDE OF TWELVE IS FITTED.
One Hundred Priests and Company
 Consume 72So Drinks of Liquor.

 St. Louis special to the New York World.
 A most extraordinary celebration of most extraordinary marriage was wound up here today when Annis Elias F years old, who eloped with Raman Mike, re- eeived the parental blessing Annie is not yet out of short skirts and has not given up her dolls
 The entire Syrian colony, including 100 priests took part in the festivities, which have been going on two days without in- termission. The amount of malt and spirituous liquors consumed is almost in- credible The drinkables consisted of:
 4SCo large glasses of strong lager beer.
 14OO large tumblers of whisky.
 900 glasses of old wine.
 5O0 glasses of proof gin.
 Exclusive of the wine, the drinks av- eraged 67 for each guest. The wine was not counted in making up the list.
 Annie Elias is considered the most beau- tlful girl in the Syrian colony. She was born in Jerusalem, but has lived in St. Louis ever since she was years of age It is the custom of Syrian parents to have their daughters marry when very young, and they do the choosing. Annie did not like the young man selected for her, because she loved Raman Mike. So she and Raman planned an elopement They were assisted by Mrs. Philomena Sears, a 19-year-old bride and cousin of Annie, who married Joseph Sears a week ago on an automobile trip.
 The Syrian girl eloped on October and was married to the man of her choice in Sparta, H., very much against the wishes of her parents. Returning from their honeymoon, the young couple feared a snub from the girls parents. They were dumfounded and overjoyed to be received with outstretched arms and d God bless you. children" greeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Indiana Close.

"The presidential campaign may be characterized by apathy in some sec tions, but the political condition is boiling in Indiana" said R. F. Sayres of Terre Haute q have been in a half dozen different counties of the state within the past two weeks and the interest Tn the election is intense I believe Bryan will carry Indiana, but the republicans as well as the democrats are working with all their might and it may be that Taft will get one electoral vote.
 Democrats feel that Indiana is close. It usually is, as for that matter; but am betting on 15.0OO majority for Bryan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
MT. Halls Here.

William Halls, Jr of New York, vice president of the Birmingham Realty company. is registered at the Hotel Hill man and will spend several days here. Two years have intervened since he was last in this city, and during that time he and Mrs Halls have made tour of the world. MT. Halls said last night that he was strongly impressed and gratified by the improvements made in Birmingham during his absence. He has been con- stant prophet of this city since the time he first invested money here and he now thinks more of Birmingham than ever
 Mr. Halls has a large number of per sonal friends here who will welcome the opportunity to make him feel 'at home. They regret, however, that he did not bring his wife with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 When q girl has a beau it's a sign she will think he's perfect tn they are married.
 The worst apology for man is the one who thinks he is an inspiration to some woman.
 People would get very little pleasure out of breaking the law if doing the same thing was observing it.
 If a woman can't suspect that some man in the neighborhoods leads a double life it's dull enough for her to want to move.
 There's nothing can worry a woman like having children to be anxious for ex- cept not being able to be anxious for them because she hasn't got them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

There is no class in this country. The man who honestly strives to do some thing Is the man who wins Everyone admires the man who makes a success and a name for himself-the man who commands his fellow mans applause.
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 The worlds history dates far back. There was Noah and his ark. And then we built up countries and rulers and governments. Families were born and achieved rulership over specified ter ritories. The first born of certain fam flies, being oldest, assumed to command and did it and built up monarehies. Then the others of these families assumed to go out and find new lands; and when several of them got together in new lands they became more generous to one another and decided to leave 1t to should rule.
 So came about the election method. So came about the republic. Corruption sometimes creeps in. But 1t is rare.
 
 This American country, this southern section; and this Alabama has the real stuff in 1t. It don't matter who is pres ident. Bryan would be better than Taft. But from business point of view there is no difference. If mans a man when he becomes president he becomes the man who would make his country and every industry and man fin 1t success.
 3irning ngharn is made of the best. Tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
About Persons.

Col. A. M Shook and Ed Warner of Nashville are among the prominent Tennesseans visiting Birmingham.
 Phil l.. McManus assistant to Vice President and General Manager c. H. Ackert of the Southern railway, left yesterday in his private car for Jack sonville. Fla, after having spent the week in Birmingham. MT. McManus' headquarters are in Washington, D. C., but he spends most of, the time in the saddle, so to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE ELECTION
 AND ITS EFFECT UPON THE COUNTRY

stuff. the slnew and the solvent aual- ities are here. Merely the men of mind are needed. And these men are here, They are up and doing, and thy are not deiving in politics. They don't give blank.
 The spirit of Birmingham is to get out into the back alley of the Com mercial Club or the 5soard of Trade and fight the local fight out Some of the pestiferous boys may break nose or a roustabout with local rivai but when the debate is over the friendly surgeon repairs the wrecks and brings forth the aggregation before the footlights in a closing song of melody and mirth for the making of Birmingham.
 The spirit is here-the men are here we may kick among ourselves, and sometimes each other-but there Is some thing about this Birmingham, not only in a business sense, but an artistic and a real and wholesome sense that appeals to one who knows and makes one feel that wherever he might travel or however might be the scenery of surroundings in this or other countries. that he wants to return here and be one of this Bir- ningham that is growing bigger and big ger every day I don't give cent what others think. There's one who thinks this way if it only be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

ing general election. The revolt in the republican party-and 1t is nothing less than a revolt-is taking on proportions which make is not only wise, but abso- lutely necessary that MT. Taft should not appear on the same platform with the Waterbury candidate for governor. It was practically settled several days ago that MT Taft would find an excuse for changing his plans so far as this state is concerned, but, if the announcement of this change had not been made a protest against the giving of the slightest sup port to Liley, signed by republicans of the highest prominence, would have been immediately forwarded, which would have been conclusive of the matter. When MT. Lilley was nominated it was taken for granted by many persons that the re- publican machine. of which two members of the board of railroad commissioners are the head, would have the power to bring about his election, in spite of the odum incurred by MT. Lilley as a mem- Der of the National House of Represen- tatives last winter. But this has proved a nniscalculaton.
 MT Bryan in the Independent.
 "Democracys appeal to the country is based primarily upon the fact that the control of the government has been grad ually taken away from the voters and de- posted in the hands of the representa- tives of the favor-seelxing corporations. Several means have been employed to de- feat the popular will. First, the secret contribution of large sums of money has given to predatory wealth control over the campaign managers and obligated the candidates in advance. Second, the present method of electing United States senators has given these corporations an opportunity to secure the elevation of men to the Senate who represented spe- cial interests rather than the people gen. erally. Third, the rules of the House have been so interpreted as to enable the speaker to exercise despotic control oyer legislation and prevent the consid- eration of remedial measures, even when those measures were favored by a ma 1ority of the members of Congress. The democratic party proposes remedies for these evils"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
AIM OF LIFE.
(From "Festus.

By Philip James Bailey. We live In deeds, not years; in thoughts.
 not breaths In feelings, not in figures on dial. We should count time by hear throbs.
 He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts
 the best And he whose heart beats quickest lives
 the longest; Lives in one hour more than in years
 do some Whose fat blood sleeps, as it slips along
 their veins. Life is but means unto an end; that
 end, Beginning, mean, and end to all things God. The dead have all the glory of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
oPEN-AlR BEDROOM EPISODE.

From New York Letter.
 On the roof of a handsome private residence of Eighty-sixth street is an open air sleeping chamber It is mere ly an inclosure of flve-foot high walls, fitted with luxurious bed. a chair and an electric light, while door gives entrance to a dressing room. which in winter is well warmed The walls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

send off was the speedy manner in which the coal miners strike was ended.
 q find an agitation in progress for dividing this county. It impresses an outsider like myself as an unwise project on the part of Bessemer 'poli- ticate for new county. Birmingham is known as the Pittsburg of the south. Like Pittsburg it Is known throughout the world and it would be well if both Ensley and Bessemer were to annex themselves to the great iron center of this section. Tt may be too soon for Bessemer to join the city of Bir- mingham, but in a few years the great semer as we'll as Ensley"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
POOR BUSINESS.

FTUm FuCk
 Politician (canvassing district)-How do you stand on the election?
 MT. Ray Peter-Pretty poor, so far. Four years ago I sold my vote three times for 8 apiece, cash, and the best I can do this time is two sales of $1 each, payable in 60 days, and the promise of a s10,0OO a year job after election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

are high enough to baffe prying eyes from nearby buildings, and the young lady who use it is as free from espfon- age as though she were in the Adiron- dack camp on which she modelled her sky high room. No one would ever have known of it, probably, but for little incident the other night. A roof worker otherwise a sneak thief. man. aged to get to the roof by means of the fire escapes, and promptly ex- plored the open air bedroom. The moon shone brightly that night and the bed was concealed in the black shadow it cast. But as the thief scrambled over the walls the occupant of the bed, half awakened by the noise, half dazed by sleep, rose from her bed, clad all in white, and walked into the bright moonlight She was fully awakened by dreadful yell "Ghosts! ghostsl Help, help" to see the worst frightened burglar in nine states paw his way back over the roofess wall and disap- pear in terror. Unfortunately, the ex- perience has forced her to give up her bed on the roof. The next burglar might not be superstitious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

From Andrew Jackson's last cam paign to the present contest is a long stretch. but MT. BigeloH's democracy dates from Jackson's time, and he IS as ardent a democrat today as ever. He is supporting Bryan with his char acteristic earnestness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The cranberry crop is large and all that is lacking now is the Presidents proclamation. He should take a day off from politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Governor Patterson will win the plaudits of a grateful country if he captures and convicts the worst night riders that have appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The President may have to go to India as we'll as to Africa, for there are no tigers standing around in -Af- rica waiting to be shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

At the ripe age of 91 John Bigelow Is writing democratic speeches. He supported Jackson and has never wavered since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

TT is but a bit more than a week
 before we shall know who shall be the next president of the United States
 Lots of people are pretending to stand aside and hold down values pending the result. They pretend to be from Mis- souri. as the actor expression goes. They want to know. But the real business peo- pie of the country are not greatly an- noyed over how the election goes. From a genuine business point of view it makes no difference. The politicians of both parties want the offices and they are applauding and cheering and sending on hundred dollar checks to show in fu- ture that they were in the game. Look over all the lists and you will find many whose names are transcribed before the amount are ambitious for reward in one way or another.
 What is the use in worrying about it? The man who becomes president will do his best to go down into history as the best president. No man as president will punish an individual or a corporation if such be honest
 Roosevelt may have run into rough house and with his rough rider train. ing raided the outfit or endeavored to do so. He may have played to the grand stand to some extent.
 But there's a limit to all things. If Bryan is elected the honest man will be protected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

William Winter has recovered his health and has resumed his duties as the conntry's foremost dramatic critic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The West Virginia Senator must con sent it appears, to become at least a marquis or something else of that sort. He must, in other words, cease to be a plebian, although he will still be known in this country as plain Steve Elkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Were Japan to send her fleet to America our skill and resources in en- tertaining would be overtaxed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The persons who drew Rosebud farms are now in position to be up- lifted by MT. Rooseyelt's volunteer commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Ohio's dubiety is bringing into that state an infiiction of spellbinders, and she may wish sine had been more defi- nite and outspoken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Those who predict landslides rarely get down to details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Colonel Taylor of Tennessee is plain ly man who knows a situation when he gets up against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Foxy Ohio prefers place in IT doubtful list. There is more md e to be made in that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

MT. Hearst's series of public I'd ings seems to have robbed Johnded his accustomed gayety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
TAKING A CHANGE.

Emma Goldman says she Is follower of the devil"
 well, all have to say is that the devil had better look out'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The governor of Tennessee is doing some governing instead of a good deal of spellbinding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The silent vote may be preparing to spring a great surprise upon waiting country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
TROUBLES WAY.

Trouble came to visit me,
 Trouble stayed a while, Cause I didn't chance to be In mood to smile!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Campaigning in an automobile cor rails few farmers votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Uncle Sam has friends all round the big Pacific ocean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The weather man shows persistence and moral courage when he continues to predict rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
ROUGH ON TAFT

''Wilbur Glenn Voliva says Mir. Taft is his ideal"
 "Only a man with a mean disposition would tell MT. Taft what Wilbur says"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Brazil is the only country in the world that grows Mocha, Java and Rio on one bush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Manila's 55 shocks in 12 hours were baby quakes, and DO one was put out a bit by them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
DANGEROUS.

Love Pirate is the latest term The cute stenographer. She sits beside a business man,
 He falls in love with her And quite forgets his wife at homo, Who has no time to wear A brand-new ribbon every morn
 And a rose stuck in her hairl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
LEAFLESS.

"The trees on the hillside will soon be doing a salome dance to the tune of winters winds
 And how is that?"
 with bare limbs."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
HIS MEAL TICKET.

"There goes a man who is too lazy to live'
 "If it wasn't for the fact that his wife keeps boarders, don't believe he would live"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
ANOTHER PSALM.

ANOItER PSALM. l Let nor hate nor sloth o'erwin us We can make our lives sublime,
 ] If we'll do the best that's in us And keep humping all the time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

A FAILURE IN THESE TIMES. His ambition was to become rich' "Did he succeed2"
 ''No; the best he could do was to die possessed of paltry s10,0oo, ,00O"