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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Work For the Democracy

"There is just one more duty" says the Washington Post, "for the republican party to perform satisfactorily to put the democratic party out of the politi- cal business, and that is to revise the tariff in way just to the consumer as we'll as to the producer. It is a big job, but the G. o. P is long accustomed to such work. How the thing will come out time alone can tell The demo. cratic party will go the way of the fed eralists and the whigs unless the re- publicans shall make them a present of an issue like that seized on by Kerr, Morrison, Carlisle, Wilson and Mills"
 There is some truth in what the Post says. A genuine revision of the tariff would fortify the position of the repub- licans, but John Dalzen and Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich are incapable of any such revision. They serve other mas ters than the people.
 The Posts "if'' is too large-sized to become law, but even if it should the democratic party would still be need full because the country would still need party that stands for the re- served rights of the states against the loose constructions that have been so prevalent since the civil war-to say nothing of the need of party that de- mands equal rights for all The need of a tow tariff is, deeply felt by con sumers in the south, but the need of party that will buck both privilege and imperialism is fully as great. and the Post leed have no apprehensions that the old historic party will be dissolved in the near future at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Cnha'S Election

The Cubans believe that Cuba should belong to and be goverened by the Cubans, and they have elected Presi- 1 dent, vice president and members of two houses of a Congress, and early next year Governor Magoon will bring the American intervention to an end, 1 and Cuba will again attempt to govern herself. The day named for the trans fer of the island to the Cubans is Jan nary 2S, and if no complications arise that day will bring to an end the sec ond intervention of the United States But Cuba will go free on parole or pro- bation only, for any severe internal dis order will precipitate a third and final intervention. All know that if tho Americans return to the island they will never leave it again.
 The first President of Cuba, Palma, was conservative. The second Presi- dent, General Gomez, is a liberal or radical. He swept every province in the balloting, and the full returns will doubtless show that he polled about two votes to every one cast for Gen. eral Menocal. The latter represented the property interests-the sugar es- tates and the like-and they can no doubt stir up revolution that would bring back the Americans. Much de- bends upon the tact and capacity of the new Gomez administration. He knows the situation, and if his own supporters in the two houses of Con- gross can be kept within the limits of justice and prudence, the Cubans may continue to govern Cuba. They cer- tainly cannot govern Cuba long if they give great offense to the property own CTS, for those men would put up the money for the inception and conduct of revolution of the Spanish-Ameri- can sort, and that would invite a third intervention. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
0regOn'S Senatorial Situation

Under the sanction of Oregon law Q majority of the members of the Oregon legislature ran as Statement No. can didatcs and were elected on that basis. As Statement No. 1 men they are le- gally and morally bound to support the man for United States Senator that re- ceived a majority of the popular vote for United States Senator i'll the state election of last June. That man was George E. Chamberlain, democrat. The legislature is republican in both branches and MT. Taft carried the state by plurality of 25,00O.
 Some republicans now say state that goes republican by 25,000 plural ity does not want democratic Senator and petitions are circulating asking the members of the legislature to dis regard the primary vote of June. This bring5 up an issue that goes directly  to the honor-the individual honor of the men who ran and were elected as Statement No 1 men. If they act mp to their own pledges they will vote for the man who was locally and for mally named in June for United States Senator. If they desire to place par hey will do otherwise. It Is q new
 st of the primary principal or direct \ ion of inc people, and the course
 he Oregon legislators will be watch
 gjfh interest
 soever violates Inc will of Inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
MANNERS AT COURT,
From the Chicago News

II loIil tue CHlcdSO NEWS.
 Comment on a social indiscretion al- legged to have been committed by Henry White ambassador to France, has called forth an interesting letter from correspondent of the Philadelph ia Ledger, which reads in part as follows: "Conkling said that Grant sent one man to Paris not to expose his French, but to conceal his English One of our amba ssadors not only drew up a chair. uninvited, and sat down at a private audience, but turned his back also to
 the concentrated majesty of a realm. by leading the way into dinner. An other ambassador, whose environment in the United States roll their 'r's' and say yep for yes, intimated clearly that Americans are good enough for soup kitchens but that he himself pre- ferred the society of the nobility.
 Tt is we'll known that one of our ministers, speaking at public dinner,
 'soberly' ddvised his fair compatriots not~to marry the money hunting, dis reputable men of the nation to which he was accredited; that another took dQNdnldSc Ol d didWlH6 iOOh " Hdllo round his card, saying at the time, This saves me the trouble of calling;;' that a third, in answer to an invita- tion to dinner from the British minis- ter sent the following gem: old Eel: Can't come. Mrs. sick. Doc. says 'tisn't catching. Yours, etc., that the wife of fourth remained seated in the pres- ence of royalty and condescendingly remarked to her majesty. 'How's your husband?'
 Are the American people to be put in the predicament of Frederick II, who, having sent, in spite, a remarka- bly, stupid man as ambassador to Eng | land, said to Sir Hugh Elliott: And what do the English think of Baron - Sir replied Sir Hugh, that he is a most fitting representative of your majesty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
From Various viewnolnts.

T do not suppose that any prohibit tionist of intelligence or ordinary in formation ever claimed that prohibit ing the sale of liquor by legislative en- actment would put stop entirely to liquor drinking.' said one of Birming- hams most successful business men. 'The question is does it really mini- mize the evil of intemperance?
 Prohibition law has not been in ef- feet here long enough to know just how far it has been injurious to busi ness. I have never frequented saloons and have been practically a total ab- stainer for a number of years; but voted against prohibition and will al- ways be opposed to it on principle,
 But from a purely commercial point of view here is one of the best argu- ments against prohibition in a large and growing city like Birmingham: Capitalists often hesitate to invest in towns where sentiment exists in favor of sumptuary laws-cities of 100000 or more are supposed to be metropolitan in character instead of village-like.
 'I do not feel sufficient interest in the matter to become excited or to take part in an agitation over it. But I will make this prediction that when Georgia repeals it's prohibition statute, which it is sure to do some day, then Birmingham and other cities in Ala bama will make mighty effort to have the legislature of this state follow suit.
 "Nelson's Encyclopedia, a high class publication just out, concludes it's ar- ticle on prohibition by referring to the recent trend away from prohibition and says: The increasing cost of muni- cpal government, especially the cost of supporting schools, has created widespread feeling that trade which can be so readily made to furnish large revenue should rather be licensed than prohibited, especially since pro- hibition merely results in the importa- tion of intoxieants from other states, or in illicit selling"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
WESTINGHOUSE IS INDoMITARLE

From the Boston Herald
 A year ago, when the financial troubles Of October were eliminating throughout the country, George Westinghouse, one of the nose eminent and honored Americans in the industrial world, was forced by the general conditions to throw two of the great manufacturing companies un- Ger his control into the hands of re- ceivers. The Herald then commenting on this reverse, expressed the belief that the man who has contributed so much to the engineering advance of our time, and whose splendid courage and unfailing hopefulness have won him many hard fights in earlier days, would ere long con quer the adverse conditions which then surrounded him and add new records of achievement to his already long list AL ready there are new proofs of the vic- torious powers of this mans spirit Miles of the Pennsylvania railroads main line are to be electrified" and the great manufactures and the thousands of men directed by George Westinghouse are to do the work. The railroad will spend sev- eral millions on this transformation from steam to electric traction. And this is but beginning. Again the Westinghouse fortunes are in the ascendant, and the great inventor and field marshal of en- gineering industry, who has made many sacrifices of late, justifes the faith that is in him, and that others have in his perseverance, foresight, and genius Men of this indomitable character are amnsr the best possessions of any age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Change of Rulers In China

The almost simultaneous death of the Emperor of China and of the Dow ager Empress, who, as regent, ruled the vast empire, bids fair to lead to no unusual complications either in China or from outside sources. The feeling against the Manchus is not ripe, and Prince Pu Wei, only years old, but been proclaimed, without opposition, Emperor, and his father, Prince Chin, wh) is a brother of the dead Emperor, has become regent, and will govern China for nearly 20 years to come.
 Minister Wu says these changes will not interfere with the policy of reform alike in governmental and educational matters, and in the adoption of west ern ideas and methods that had been started before the two rulers died. China will, by slow steps, put herself on the constitutional basis, and the
 
 westernizing process will go on with out check or interruption of any sort. Prince Chin is not unknown in Ger many, which he visited in an official capacity not many years ago. The chances are very good that the regency of Prince Chin will advance rather than retard the reorganization of China on modern lines. China is large and popu- lous, and radical changes cannot be- come effective there so rapidly as they did in Japan generation ago. China has, however, adopted the new pro- gramme, and if she be left to herself free to carry out her own plans she will eventually swing into line with the rest Of the world instead of cherishing ideas that had been handed down from the days of Confucius.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

Cruz and Tampico for the past three or four months.
 Born on the Lafoten islands, off the coast Of Norway. Michael took to the sea when he was a lad of 15 His brother. Carl Henriehsen, was some 20 years older than Michael and had left home before the latter was born. going to Konswinger, on the boundary line between Sweden and Norway. where he engaged in business, married and reared family.
 Sailing always on Norwegian vessels, Michael engaged in numerous long yoy- ages. traveling over greater part of the world It was seldom that he came back to his old home and then 1t was for only a day or two in port. not sufficiently long time for him to make the overland voyage to the little city in the mountains, where his only brother resided
 Time passed and Carl grew to be quite an old man, with large family and sev- eral grandchildren. Michael. too, had welded. Both men, although hearing ire quently of each other, never met. The elder, busy with his banking affairs, for he had now become quite wealthy and n director in a big financial institution where he lived, had littie opportunity to go over to the coast, and the younger was at sea nearly always.
 It was not until 1899, when Carl, it was thought, was nearing death, that his sea- faring brother journeyed to his home and met him. As he reached the house he had to introduce himself The greeting be- tween the two was very affectionate.
 Michael spent a few pleasant days at the home and left again for the sea. His brother died shortly afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Bishop Allen In Rome.

sIt is gratifying to the Catholics of Ala bama to know that the Right Rev. Ed ward F. Alien, bishop of Mobile, reached Rome in time to participate in the august ceremonies incident to the celebration of the popes golden jubilee as priest" said a layman. "The bishop sailed from New York on November and probably ar rived in Rome the latter part of last week. In the procession escorting the Pope to the altar in St. Peters for pom tifcal mass Monday were $50 bishops.
 Every bishop in the world is required to visit Rome and pay his homage to the sovereign pontff at least once in ten years, unless prevented by physical in firmity. Bishop Allen is now making his ad limina visit. He will return home probably in January"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
KAISER AND IMMIGRANTS

in America. He declared that there was no more important or valuable element in our population; that they were, almost without exception, the cream of the American populations; and every patriotic German was proud of their success in life and the position they had attained he. He spoke of the influence of the Germans in other countries and said they carried with them wherever they went an atmos- phere of business integrity and fair deal- ing, of enterprise and energy that made them the most valuable of all pioneers. It was perfectly natural, he said. for new country to attract the young and en- thusiastic subjects of an old country, but he hoped that the germans who had. gone to the United States would never lose any of their affection for and pride in the Fatherland. At the same time, they must not forget that they must be loyal Ameri- cans, and that they could not be Germans any longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
RockEFELLER's LAUNDRY.
tha New York America n,

From the New York American
 John D. Rockefeller beliyes in hay ing everything up-to-date around his country estate at Pocantico Hills. In addition to his $1,000,000 mansion, Ais $250O00 stable and several lodgesJ he has just completed a $25,000 lauYdsy. where all the linen for the big Mouse. the members of his family and thS' sery- ants is made spotless.
 Mr. Rockefeller also has a/ private dairy. from which he obtains fresh milk, cream and butter for has country house as well as his own houjse in Man hattan.
 MT. Rockefeller still lJas several agents out, it is said trying to buy up more land so that he can enlarge his park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
GROWTH OF LITERATURE.
Arthur Schopenhauei

By Arthur Schopenhauer.
 There are at all times two literatures in progress, running side by side. but lit tie known to each other; the one real, the other only apparent. The frmer grows into permanent literature; it is pursued by those who live for science or poetry; its course is sober and quiet, but extremely slow; and it produces in Eu- rope scarcely dozen works in a century; these, however, are permanent. The other kind Is pursued by persons who live on science or poetry, it goes at gallop, with much noise and shouting of parti- sans; and every 12 months puts 8 thousand works on the market. But after a few years one asks, where are they? Where is the glory which came so soon and made so much glamour? This kind may be called fieeting, and the other, permanent literature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
complainina of Loafers.

You could do the ladies of this town favor,' said MT. J. F. Slater last night, If you would ask all corner standabouts to quit looping on the letter boxes. To my knowledge ladies oftentimes are com pelled to walk block out of their way because some careless persons are lean ing against the letter box nearest at hand. Policemen are never present to warn such persona to find some other thing to lean on. and when they are pres ent they do not seem to appreciate the fact that a lady does not like to ask a stranger to step aside.
 Unless some way can be found to stop this practice ladies having letters to mail will continue to go on until they find letter box that no fellow is using as scratching or reclining post"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
-------ses--- es------ LITTLE BOY BLUE,

By Eugene Field. The little toy dog is covered with dust, But sturdy and staunch he stands; The little toy soldier Is red with rust, And his musket noulds in his hands. Time was when the little toy dog was
 new,
 And the soldier was passing fair; And that was the time when our Little
 Boy Blue
 Kissed them and put them there. "Now don't you go until l come he said, And don't you make any noise!' So. toddling off to his trundle-bed He dreamt of the pretty toys; And as he was dreaming, an angel song Awakened our Little Boy Blue But the little toy friends are true! Ay, faithful to Little Boy Blue they
 stand,
 Each in the same old place Awaiting the touch of little hand, The smile of little face; And they wonder as waiting the long
 years through
 In the dust of that little chair, What has become Of our Little Boy
 Blue
 Since he kissed them and put them
 there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
HE HAS SEEN LIFE.

From the New York World.
 Paris-The cold-blooded realism of Henri Bernstein's plays might be better appreciated if the public knew more of the early life of this now most suc- cessful dramatist, whose Samson and '1srael are crowning the bumper har- vest reaped from "The Thief" which followed his lesser successes, "Le Ber- cail," "Le Detour," Brother Jacques,'' "Rafale" and other dramas and come dies.
 Bernstein was not, as many suppose born to poverty and reared in hardship He was born with enough money to make his youth in Paris idle and stormy. In the night restaurants, the gaming clubs and other resorts of Paris he saw the life he depicts with such brutal regard for lindrsped truth. He saw the flashes of passion, the tear-burdened clouds of mis- CTS, the rainbows of happiness that he throws upon the canvas of the stage with little regard for the feelings of his audi tors. In these experiences Is found the source of the outbursts of Paris barroom slang emitted by the principal character of his Samson" who was brought up a gutter snipe of Marseilles. Bernstein knows this language, not from the police he has interviewed, but from those whose language it is.
 This years product 'Jsrael,' described ss just a page from life' was presented for the first time by Mime. Rejane, De- tober 1S, and was heralded as great a suc- cess as 'The Thief"
 Meanwhile Paris lionizes Bernstein. Duchesses, countesses and marquises vie in the honor of entertaining him, and in vitations fall upon him 15 deep. Bern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
THE NORTH POLE MYSTERY.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer. M
 At time when so many persons are battling with ice and frost for the north pole. the taie of Andree relies discovered serves to heghten interest in the subject. There is little in the narrative of the man who claims to have found the body of Andree which is conclusive. The tale seems impossible. If it be true that An dree ever managed to cross the Arctic to the western mainland it is certain that he was not buried with formalities, or, if so, more traces would be found. This is only another of the rumors which have come to civilization in the last dozen years and none has proved tenable. Andree started Iut in balloon at a time when less was known than now of the possibilities of navigating the air The only word that has ever come from him was by carrier pigeon released not many hours after his start. Il seems likely that he and his companions perlshed in the sea a sacri- flee which seems lamentable, but which has certainly stimulated others in their constant reaching out for the apparently unattainable.
 Why seek the north pole?
 The query is so often made that it is evident that many persons forget that the same intellectual status would have pre- vented Columbus from crossing the ocean. It did prevent explorations for centuries. When we remember that a thousand years or more before the Christian era the hardy navigators of the Medterra- mean had hugged the shores of most of the western hemisphere, had even tried to essay the terrible deep beyond, we can hardly blame those who have been insstent in season and out of season in demanding that explorations should cover the whole of our globe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Wen Gets Two Letters.

''I am still talking Taft said Marcus Well, the political forecaster, last night, land today I had a remarkable coinci- dence come under my observation. In the same mail I got two letters from the east. One was from New York, remind ing me that I had placed an order for neckties contingent upon the election of MT. Taft and asking me if l wanted them shipped by express or freight, and the other was an engraved letter from Hot Springs, Va, reading as follows: Will liam H. Taft acknowledges receipt of your congratulations and good wishes and thanks you for them
 T think it very significant that both letters should have been mailed the same day and reached me in the same mall. ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
The Iron Market.

The pig iron market was tronger and more active yesterday than at any time this fall
 There are no exciting features, but there is a healthy buying movement which is not confined to any one section Some large furnace interests are hoping that the price will not advance above the present schedule-Sl3 for No. 2-for a while. They think it better for the trade to have q market that moves up normally on the strength of the increas- ing needs of melters. But there arc other interests that predict an early ad- vance to si4.
 One of the best features of the market is the fact that stocks are low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press

From the New York Press.
 Most women never take their figures to bed with them.
 The way 8 girl entertains a man is to listen to the rot he talks to her ss If it were sense.
 II makes woman on railroad train awful nervous 10 think she isn't dressed for q wreck
 The reason a man thinks there's a lot of money 10 be made in a certain busi- ness is he isn't in it.
 So many women are successful in rlln- ming house better than man can run his business because they do it without q single theory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Demand for Mineral Lands.

Dr. William B. Phillips, chemist and mineralogist, has returned from busi- ness trip to Canada. He stopped in Pitts burg going and coming and says that bus mess conditions there are improving steadily.
 'The feeling over the business outlook is good" said Dr. Phillips. "The indus trial situation is decidedly more satlsfac- tory since the election, and it will con tinue to improve until we reach normal conditions. I find that there is consid- erable inquiry after mineral lands for speculative investment; that is to say, undeveloped coal, ore or other mineral properties which can be purchased today at moderate prices and which will en- nance in value many fold within the next five or ten years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
THE WORLD IS WIDE.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
 To frequently be only short distance from where he lived, and still by a pecu- liar connection of circumstances never see ones own brother until more than 4t years of age, is the remarkable experience of Capt. Michael Henrichsen, master of the steamship City of Mexico, who has been plying between this city and Vera