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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
LIFE, LOVE AND DEATH.

By Paul Lawrence Dunbar. A little dreaming by the way, A little toiling by the day, A little pain, a little strife. A little joy-and that is life. A short-lived, fieeting summers morn, When happiness seems newly born, When one days sky is blue above And one bird sings-and that is love. A little wearing of the years, The tribute of few hot tears, Two folded hands-the fainting breath, And peace at last-and that is death. Just dreaming, loving, dying, so The actors in the drama go; A fitting picture on the wall, Love, death, the themes, But is that alll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
IN HOIEL LOBBlES
Demand for Iron and Steel.

'As there is marked improvement in the iron and steel business. prosperity in general trade is sure to follow" said W. H. Sayre of St. Louis.
 According to the Iron Trade Review of last Wednesday there is a fairly healthy demand for all steel products ex- cept rails, and before long there should be free demand on the part of the rail- roads. A great deal of construction work is pending, and if we have good crops this summer the rail mills will have or ders enough to keep them busy. l look for prosperous times from now on.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
The Turn.verein's Hospitality.

"The Birmingham Turn-yerein, in en- tertaining MT. Damrosch and his or chestra of more than 50 men at ban quet Thursday night, did kind and gracious act" said citizen who was present as an invited guest.
 Musicians, as rule, and especially those of foreign birth, like wine and beer and would almost as soon think of going without food as without tn cir malt beverage. And in view therefore of the prohibition law the Turn-verein's thoughtful hospitality was all the more appreciated by the visitors.
 MT Damrosch responded to Presi- dent Lessers address of welcome in a singularly happy speech, and in ex- pressing feeling of gratitude his words had all the ring of sincerity and comradeship. He was indeed deeply touched by the fine spirit and friendly greeting of our representative Ger American citizens. In the course of his remarks Mir. Damrosch spoke of the progress of music in Birmingham and said he had reason to feeel that be- fore many years this city would be known as the musical center of the south.
 "I happen to know that MT. Dam- rosch is himself an abstamious gentle man, both in eating and drinking. He told me that he used to drink little beer during the day, but that his only indulgence now was small glass of champagne after he had directed an evening concert. He said that he hardly fling that the men of his orchestra were fond of beer he was deeply grate- ful that they were being well taken care of in a saloonless town"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

leans and caused Charles VII. to bs crowned at Rheims. The King persuad- ed her to continue her work. She was taken by the Burgundians, was surround cred to the English, was by them sub jected to ndignities, was condemned as a sorceress by French ecclesiastical court under English control and was burned at Rouen, May 30, 1431. A later court in 1456 pronounced her innocent.
 French free thinkers who have little loveSRr the church honor Joan, for she is a personihcation of patriotism. The scenes of her life are perhaps the favor ite subjects of French artists. Since Charlemagne's no name except Napo- Icons disputes the claim of Joan's isl' popular acceptance as the greatest in French history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
s~ AYOR WARD makes a remarlxa- NVk bly, good statement in his final
 5 message to the Board of Alder
message 10 IIIe bUdIu UL zNI
,n hnfnre reilring from office.

men before retiring from office.
 George Ward has made an excellent mayor He has proven his competence and ability, although he might have been a bit cranky at times. Every man who aecomplishes something is accused of the latter at some time in his life. Under his administration the city has been greatly improved and the suggestions which he makes for the further improvement are, in the main, excellent. The best ones are to continue paving the city, to improve the fire department, to put wires under ground, to plant thousands of shade trees to water the streets and to oil many of them. His suggestion about opening up the Green Springs or Idlewild park are ex- celent There is no prettier place for a park in the world than this, and the city which has owned it for over a year. should commence laying out driveways at once. His suggestion to sell off a strip of this property 200 feet deep for resi- dences is also a splendid one, as this sale will not only remunerate the city for the purchase price of the park. but will add
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Selma Times: A headline in a Birming- ham newspaper-"rhe State of Birming- ham," Birmingham is like we'll known statesman characterized another: It's ME and God'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Chicago has an Eght-Hour Mend ing circle which serves housewives at so much pel. In this way time is saved for bridge and pink teas, and civilization marches on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
THE EXCEPTIONS.

From Harper's Bazaar.
 "Binks has fine new apartment" Everything stationary in 1t, I suppose" Absolutely everything-except his wife and the cook"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

The new Sultan of Turkey has two wives and four children, and his house bills will be comparatively light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

The new Sultan and Padishah is now entitled to a place in his coun- try's Who's Who.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

The presidents of the Daughters of the American Revolution do not be- long in the lightweight class. There is no case on record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

If Abdul Hamid had kept out of the way of the Young Turks steam roller he would still have his crown on straight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Abdul Hamid's Il wives may not have been consulted when they were packed off to Salonak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

California is nothing if not practical The children of that state are being taught where the raisin box is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Geraldine Farrar uses a small baby in one of her scenes, and some say she is not always over kind to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Mary Garden of Salome fame had a steamer shawl for use as she sailed over the stormy pillows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Peary would have felt at home in New York's snow storm of last Fri day, but New York has no North pole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

The Dingiey tariff looms up as a mild form of taxation when compared with the Aldrich coneoction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

When travelling in the air becomes common fy-by-night schemes will be multiplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Abdul Hamid has poor opinion of a government position anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

April was careles month in the matter of storms, and May may work a reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Eleven wives in a time of trouble may be source of comfort, and then again they may be just the opposite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Hartman has gained a foothold in Mexico, and he may yet oust even Diaz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

IN MUSICAL COMEDY. "She commands a fancy figure" That's because she has one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Walker County News: Birmingham con- tinues to keep apace with the other metro politan cities. Some of her bad folks have gone into the Black Hand hold-up business to tap the riches of her wealthy ones. There is nothing like being up to date.
 sylacauga Advance: Birmingham is now booming her fair, which is to come off in October. Birmingham goes to work for anything that concerns her with vim that few other cities have. If our cit izens would only pull together as does the Birmingham crew, it would be only a few years till we would havesthe Magic City" skinned a block.
 Ensley Sun: The leaders of the Greater Birmingham movement in Ensley an- nounce that they will take no steps in favor of their position in the immediate future They intimate that as soon as the question of the extraordinary ses- sion of the legislature is settled they will be heard from in no uncertain terms. They express themselves as being per fectly satisfied with the way things are going.
 Talladega Mountain Home: The time has arrived when something must be done to curb Birmingham's disposition to gobble up everything in sight. Not com tent with pestering and teasing the towns around 1t all the time about taking them in, last week in the Alabama supreme court there appeared warrant in which the Magic City assumes the proportions of a state, the warrant reading that a crime had been committed against the peace and dignity of the "State of Bir- mingham."
 Walker County News: Birmingham ought by all means to accept that $100,- GOO offered by Andrew Carnegie for the establishment of a public library in that city. It is puny sentimentality which rejects the tender of lawfully held money for educational or moral purposes The "come easy'' way of getting money is not always a dishonest way; and provi- dence may provide this channel to dis purse the good things of life through generous souls. If the Carnegies and Rockefellers have stolen their millions they should be put in jail; otherwise they should be permitted to enjoy the pleasure of giving to worthy causes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

This is the month of May and bleached flour must bear a bleached label.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

The Sunday colored comic" is on the toboggan slide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
HARD LINES,

" Iris very sad" a bard declared
 His tears were falling faster 'fWhen one who would poet be
 Is just poetaster."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Abdul Hamid shot one of his wives, and now he has but ten-at Salonah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Savannah Press: The Atlanta Consti- tuition is concerned for Birmingham reputation for law and order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
A BAD JOB.

"The new Sultan of Turkey is said to be a good-natured chap"
 He has a job that will soon make him peevish."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Abdul Hamid may have Salonaki coming to him after while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
TOUCHING.

"Iave you heard the latest sentimental bal1ad?'
 NO; what's it's title?' " Fathers Raising Vegetables to Put on Mothers Hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
APPROPRIATE

 What sort of refreshments should be served at a whooping cough party?'' 'Lozenges." PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

COULDN'T BE OTHERWISE. "Mother is a bridge whist flend.' ''You needn't tell me what father is." You know, then?' Sure; he's a pessimist."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
AT THE ROADS END.

AT THE ROADS END. Signing along the way Oh. foolish wights are we; When the world goes wrong lit of sonk Would set our sad hearts free! Signing along the way, We follow futile quest And sleep at last, when the toll is past, Where the dupes of fortune rest !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
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ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
AT THE BAT,

'"There's a striking difference between those two men,"
 How so?"
 "One can hit the ball and the other can't"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

MAUD MULLER. Said Maud, T will Not rake the hay: The home team plays Mudville today"
 -Age-Herald. Had Maud been here and seen The game of yesterday, She'd have said that the home Team should be raking hay.
 T. c. I. Bard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

He quit the game, but not until
 He saw that he had won; A purpose true. constant will That's how the trick is done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
GETS AWAY.
WINNING.

''TIe seems light on his feet'
 That's why he never foots bill."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Selma Times: A Birmingham man fell headlong from window. He showed poor headwork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
The Hippodrome.

"The Hippodrome is an admirable au- ditorium in many respects for holding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
HE AGE- HERALD

No communication will be published with out its auth or's name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are inclosed for that purpo~H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 14:l c street. N. w.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

trade expansion and financial oondi-
tons are more settled, while politics,
in spite of. the nearness of election
day, does not materially affect the
business situation The reports from
the leading trade circles are so uni
formly favorable as TO leave no ques-
ton of doubt as TO the widespread
character of the revival. 1t is prob
ably within due bounds to say that at
no previous period OF its history has
the wealth of the United States made
a better showing of growth than II
is making at the present time.
If further evidence of the rapid
Expansion in iron and steel were
needed, it Is furnished by the report
of the steel corporation for the third
quarter and the appropriation of
$40, 00O, 200 for new construction
work which testifies to the confidence
shown in a steady growth of bust
ness in the future. The leading rail-
roads continue to make liberal pur-
chases of needed equipment, recent
sales of rails aggregating $4,000 tons
New business comes forward slowly
in structural lines. More interest IS
shown in the wire trade than for
some time past and current sales are
of good volume.
The maintained high costs OF wool
and cotton add complications TO the
merchandising of textiles and tend to
force irregular productions. yet mer-
chants agree that the demand is
broadening in distributing channels
just as it has been expanding in pri-
mary centers fer some weeks. Stocks
in retailers hands are reduced and
orders for fall have been so conserva-
lively placed that the rush for imme-
ldite delivery OF seasonable merchan-
disc forces higher prices, and jobbers
are asking that orders for deliveries
in December be set ahead. Premiums
are being offered for quick delivery
of several kinds OF knit goods.
Prices are marked up daily and
are already at a high level, although
not up to 1907. Hopes of export
trade with China are less sanguine,
but the years figures OF export trade
in cotton goods are still favorable.
Improved conditions are still re-
ported in the footwear market. but
some lines continue neglected.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30
MEN AND WOMEN WANTED
The United States Government Gives
Railway Mail Clerks $500 a
Year 10 Start, and In
CrenSeS 20 ST loo.

Uncle Sam will hold an examlna-
ton for Postal Clerks and Letter
Carriers in Paducah. and throughout
the country in November; for other
positions on different dates. IL Is
estimated that $4,000 appointments
will be made this year. The Govern
ment wants people over rs years 10
take the examination; will pay them
and give them an annual vacation
with full pay. The Bureau of Ia
struction will fit anyone in a short
time to pass the examination. A Gov
eminent Position means employment
for life. Prepare now for the exam
inatlon. Any reader of the Paducah
sun can get full information by writ
ing the Bureau of Instruction, 79S
Hamlin Building, Rochester. n. Y.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

The Al c. Field Greater Mlnstrels
is the oldest and the newest minstrel
organization in America. II is the
oldest because IL was established
twenty-four years ago, and has run
continuously and successfully ever
since the date of its inception. 1t Is
likewise the newest because the only
old thing about the Al G. Field
show is the trade mark; the per-
Torrance each year combines the
latest novelties OF minstrelsy and
the veteran manager seems always
able to surpass each previous effort.
One point wherein Field differs
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30
COUNTY GRAFT
HOW KARNES e. son LOST CON
TRACT FOR WORK.
County Almshouse Was Done at
Greater Cost Than Bid of
First Competition.

In regard to the building of the
county almshouse, Mr.. Thomas n.
Hazelip investigated today and found
that the bid of w. NJ. Karnes * Son
included not only the construction
of the building, but for the grading
of the grounds. In a recent speech
Mr.. Hazelip said a Democratic mag
istrate told him the sanitarium cost
$50, 600, while Mr.. Barley has con-
tended that it cost $4,000. Mr..
Hazelip has shown the voters that
Karnes & Son offered TO erect the
building and grade the yard for s19,-
420. When the bids were opened
the officers of the county refused all
of them, and decided 10 erect the
building. An investigation of the
books makes it impossible to ascer-
tain the cost of the building. In de-
Tense of the bid Mr.. Barley said the
contract of w. M. Karnes a. Son did
not include plumbing and an ar
tesian well. However, the bid did
include the grading, which was let
out later, it is said, to Gene Thomp-
son, and was charged TO the road
fund in order that the cost of the
building might not show up SO high.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

hits are being made by "The Gay
Housemaids," a comedy quartet;
"Honk! Honk! Honk!". a comedy
solo. "IIow to Win the One You
Love-" comedy quartet; "A Daugh-
ter OF Uncle SAM" march song, ana
Turkish Tambourine Dance" dance
song and chorus. A splendidiy train
ed chorus, appearing in no less than
nine different changes of costumes,
assist a strong list. of prominent
actors and singers. The attraction
is due at the kentucky November
Is.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

from other so-called minstrel organ
izations is that Field sticks to the
traditions of America.
lie lnsuloates new ideas. 10 be
sure. but the Field show is always a
minstrel show. produced in n Minis
trel setting and operated on a Minis
trel basis. Field makes innovations
without deviation from the right
path.
Four new productions are prom
Used In the minstrel show. "Thc
Evolution OF Minstrelsy" IL a magni-
icent scenic spectacle. embracing
unique mechanical and electrical
effects; an ensemble OF &c Ministries
in gorgeous costumes, and enough
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30
The Evening Suns Daily Markets.

lG29. The market ruled steady. Bulk
of the best, ca q7hc; medium, "
a . hc; common, 2 II a &c.
Hogs-Receipts, 1915. For the
week, 1874. The market ruled ac-
tive and higher on everything but
top hogs. and they were steady. Sc
lected 165 pounds and up, selling at
s765@7.75; 130 to 165 pounds,
$40 @7.5O; pigs, $40 down +;
roughs. $500 down. The market
closed about steady with all sold.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 90
head. For the week, 931. The mar
lket ruled dull and draggy. Best fat
sheep, Sq31hc; common, 10 &c;
best lambs, 5 z a &c; butchers. o a
SIC; culls, 3Q4c.
st. Louis, Oct. O.-Cattle-Re-
celpts 5000, including 1900 Texans;
market steady; native beef steers,
$4,000 $40; cows and heifers, 1925
OBS; stockers and feeders, $3.50
a $50; Texas and Indian steers,
s3.5O@5. SIS; cows and heifers, $2.25
@4.15; calves. in carload lots, $3.50
$500. Hogs-Receipts 5000; mar
lSet strong; pigs and lights, 1918 q
7.75; packers, 1880 7.SO; butchers
and best heavy, s7.75@7.9O. Sheep
Receipts 400; market steady; ma
tive muttons. s2.25Q425; lambs,
s5.75@7.0O.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

Louisville, KY, Oct. S0.-Cattle-
The receipts were SO head; for the
week, 1910 head. The attendance
of buyers was very light, and but
little demand. The market extremely
qniet, without any change in condi-
tions. Choice finished butcher cattle
We're steady. Medium and common
Kinds dull. The feeder and stocker
market was quiet; but little doing.
About steady. Bulls steady. Can
ners dull. Mich cows unchanged.
No heavy cattle here. Feeling about
steady.
Calves-Receipts, 81; for the week
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

The date OF David Warneld's APP
Doarance in "The Music Master" has
It last been announced by Manager
Goodman of The Kentucky. David
BelascO's famous star will be seen
in this city November rs, when he
will appear for the FIRST time I'm the
play he has made so successful. lie
will be supported by the original
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30
Both Boys Saved.

Louis Boon, leading merchant OF
Norway, Mich, writes: "Three bot
ties of Foley's Honey of Tar abso-
lutely cured my boy OF severe
cough, and a neighbours boy, who was
30 III with a cold that the doctors
gave him up, was cured by taking
Foley's Honey of Tar" Nothing els
is as safe and certain in results. Gil.
bert's drug store.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

Mr.. r. G. Fritz. Oueonta. y Y.
writes: my little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's Or.no
Laxative. and think IL o. the best
remedy for constipation and liver
trouble" Foley's Or.no Laxative {
mild. pleasant and effective. and
cures habitual constipation Gilbert
drug store.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

lmirth and melody to satisfy the most
oNact.ug. THE Head Walters" is 4
spectacular dancing number In which
Doc Quigley aud four famed dancers
participate; "The Frogs Wedding rs
a transformation. while another cA-
cruciating feature is entitled Baked
Alive"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30
Tobacco Market.

Louisville, KY, Oct. 30.-People'!
warehouse sold II hhds. hurley a
81 TO $3.50.
Planters warehouse sold 2 hhds
hurley at s10.75 to s12.
Central warehouse sold 10 hhds
hurley at $50 to s1s.75, and 81
hhds. dark at s5.95 to s11.
Kentucky warehouse sold 2S hhds
dark at $3.50 to s11.
Ninth street warehouse sold / hid
hurley at $40, and 20 hhds. dark a
$4.95 to $1,000.
Louisville warehouse sold 20 hhds
hurley at $3.50 to s15.25, and
hhds. dark at $3.50 TO $3.50.
Farmers warehouse sold 5 hhds
hurley at s11 to s16.25, and s hhds
dark at So to $3.50.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

THEATRICAL POTES


The Cushman Comedy company
win conclude n three-night engage
ment at the Kentucky tonight n
popular musical comedy, "kelly's
Hotel"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

The musical numbers of "The
Girl From u. S. A." appear To be
creating a popular furore for that
successful musical drama. judging
from the comments OF critics in the
cities played. Some of the chief
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

The entire production, scenery
artists and the not-to-be-forgotten
coryphees with the perpetual Devils
Auction" which appears at the
Kentucky theater at an early date.
Special attention has been paid In
selecting the ballet, they were NOT
only engaged for their proficiency in
terpsichorean art, but were also en-
gagged with an eye to physical
charms; and this seasons group
may be safely be called a beauty
congress. The costuming of the
ballet will be a revelation to the
connesurs OF the female beautiful.
Twelve complete and distinct
changes all direct Persian importa-
tons.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

company MIR. Belaseo himself re-
cruited. There is no doubt about
Warheld himself appearing, as no
other actor than he is playing The
Music Master" None but him could
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

New York, Oct. 30.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
Further progress is making in
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30

Some device for indicating who
man't real friends are would fill a
long-felt want.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-30
SPECIAL SALE.

II you want bargain in shoes.
see London Shoe Repairing Com
pany, 131 Broadway. stacy Adams.
Crossett, Douglass. Packard and all
leading makes at half price. All
shoes guaranteed.