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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
GREAT PROBLEMS
 FOR THE BANKERS

Chicago. September 13-out of a multiplicity of conferences today, pre- liminary to the converting of the thir- ty-fifth annual convention of the Ameri- can Bankers association tomorrow, one fact stands out supreme in the opinion of the bankers, and this is the "bill of lading question, one of the greatest commercial problems of the day, will soon be settled to the satisfaction of bank CTS, carriers and shippers"
 In that sentence Lewis D. Pierson, vice president of the association, voiced the opinion of the hundred or more bankers, carriers and shippers repre- sentatives who held an all-day confer ence on the solution of the vexed prob lem of bills of lading as a basis of credit.
 The conference on this variety of commercial paper was one of the few meetings of the day in which free rein was given to all who desired to dis cuss the subject and was the only meet ing in which interests other than bank ing institutions had a share. Mercan- tile associations and railroad lines were represented at the conference and took part in determining the form of the resolutions seeking state and national laws for uniform bills of lading The shippers represented were equal ly anxious for a solid foundation and the importance of the question was em- phasized by Henry Dunkak, president of the New York Mercantile exchange, who declared that if the bill of lading were not used as a basis of credit, ''the business of the country would come to a standstill. or else become concentrated in the hands of a few" The railroad representatives did not oppose the resolutions, and this was taken by the bankers to indicate a closer degree of harmony than has prevailed heretofore, since the carriers liability has been the principal bone of contention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Peary's Improbable Figure.

The dispatches say that Commander Peary records 90 degrees in his notes of his visit to the pole" said man fond of Photographic figures
 This is probably a superficial and general proposition, as it is hardly prob able that he could have taken all the astronomical observations, made all the mathematical calculations, and have put his foot on the locus or units expressed by 1-that is 90 degrees to second (which also is a spot on the field of ice)-9O de- grees from the equator. For standing on the exact unit 1 (9V every direction was south. It is dazzling to thing of one standing exactly under the north star with only one compass direction of the four left, south, to take bearings from no north, no east, no west!
 "The compass needle if properly me- chanically arranged to permit would point straight down like plummet. The only way a meridian could have been found was with a plane adjusted with mercury. And so with no skilled aids, with extreme cold, and no base defined, or angles to run by, the question the 90 units is one, first of astronomy, next mathematics, and hydrography last"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Prominent Tobacco Man Here.

Percival s. Hill, first vice president of the American Tobacco company, presi- dent of the American Cigar company, and a big stockholder In the United States Steel corporation, spent part of yester- day in Birmingham. Mr. Hill made some interesting statements concerning the fu- ture of the Birmingham district
 Speaking from personal conversation with MT. Corey and others in authority" he said, 'I can assure you that the Steel corporation is going to spend big money this district far beyond your dreams.
 MT Corey has deep interest In Bir- mingham. and is especially proud of the holdings here. All who have looked it over have been enthusiastic. Since seeing Birmingham and learning from close quarters of your resources l know that nothing stands in the way of your devel- opment."
 MT Hill was entertained by R. D. Bur- nett and shown over the residence sec- tion, through Ensley and given a general view of the town. It was MT. Hill's first time In the city, although he has visited the south before. He was on his way to Atlanta and the coast, making personal visits to his company's trade.
 1T am particularly taken with your beautiful residences, Birmingham is laid off excellently. In fact. the plan is bet ter than I have ever found. I am very much pleased with my visit, and hope to return often."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Sympathy With Revolution.

The statement by Miss Mary Gordon Duffle that the people of south Alabama were not in sympathy with the revolu- ton is doubtless true" remarked one of the pioneers, flor they were largely of the Latin race. On the other hand the pioneer who came to this section of the state were from Tennessee, the Carolinas and Virginia, and were either revolution ary soldiers or their descendants. The grave of a tall revolutionary soldier is now to be seen on a hill near Avondale. The Daughters of the American Revolu- tion are strong in Birmingham, numbering some of our most prominent ladies. who cherish the memories of their revolution ary forefathers and recount their heroic deeds with never-dying enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Notable BaiIdiR6 Improvement

Birmingham's greatest building rec ord has been made since the panic of 1907. Right on the heels of the panic large office building projects were financed and construction work was heNna and pushed without Tagging throughout the period of business de- uyession, Now that hard times have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Village gossips used wireless teiegraphy 30 centuries ago.
 Early marriages are best because young people can get used to it easier.
 1t never seems right to a woman to do a risky thing which she will have to confess.
 A woman needs so much religion so as to be able to pray hopefully for the men in the family.
 The reason a busy man works 70 much in the office evenings is so he can spend them all at the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Judge Jones' Remarks.

Judge Thomas G. Jones' review of Gov ernor Conner, which appeared in The Age Herald of yesterday, was naturally the chief topic of conversation in the clubs, restaurants, hotels and on the streets.
 Judge Jones is one of the ablest and most canstic writers in the entire south, said a lawyer and former politician, land I think his exeoriation of Governor Co., mer one of his most telling efforts. It impressed ms, from professional point of view, as the best thing Judge Jones ever wrote.
 T was greatly surprised when the gov- erHoF provoked Judge JoneB to issue the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
1t Mas Not Leon Iinn.

Dallas, Tex. September 13.-For a time today the police of Dallas thought possibly they had Leon Ling, the slayer of Elsie Sigel, under arrest. The sus- pect, a Chinaman, who resembled the much-souRht man, it Is declared, at first refused to make any statement Later. however. he sufficiently estab- lished his identity as not the man wanted and was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
THE SIREN CITY.

By Robert I.oveman. Paris sparkles as she lies
 All unbosomed to the sun. For the prize within her eyes
 Battles have been lost and won. She is naughty, she is vain; In her arms the serpent Seine, And with wooing, cooing. wiles, Paris dazzles, Paris smiles. Paris hath a mighty heart,
 Siren of the cities she, Nobly welded unto Art,
 Music. Marble, Poetry, Heediess, happy, night and dav She doth dance the years away. With her graces and her guiles. Paris loves and dreams ana smilas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Pulp Wood Is Kept at Home,

New York, September 13.-The province of Quebec has definitely decided to prohib- 1t the exportation of pulp wood cut from crown lands, but has not determined whether the date of prohibition will be January l, 1910. or September 1, 1910 They calculate that their new policy will add over $2O0,0 900 per annum in revenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

mingham people had had of voicing their sentiments since the legislature forced the blue laws" upon the state, and no citizens of any section could have turned out more eagerly or given more convincing proof of their fine manhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

Roosevelt riding on a cowcatcher would seem bit sensational for some ex-presidents, but not for an all-round "do-things" statesman who is half brother to the cowboys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

The administration prohibitionists who have been promoting a church. and-state movement are beginning to find out that this is not a good year for launching such a scheme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Sea Captain Dead.

Montclair, N. J., September 13.- Capt. Josiah Taber Daggett, for the. last 15 years an officer of the Savan- nah line of coastwise steamers, died here tonight of Brights disease. Cap tain Daggett was born at Martha's Vineyard in 1844.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Pitcher Stanley Relea.ed.

Utica, N. r., September l3.-Pitcher Stanley, secured from Cincinnati in part payment for Outfielder Jimmy Doyle, was released by the Utica Field club tonight Stanley will return 10 Oklahoma City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

The chances are that with the rapid progress of good roads construction President Taft's successor will be able to make 13,00O-mile tour in an auto mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

It would appear that the veracity of an Esquimau is not rated any higher than that of a colored citizen down south who has a propensity for steal ing chickens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Railroad Man Dead,

Newport, R. l., Septembef 13.-John N. A. Griswold, formerly of New York, and at one time president of the IllI nois Central railroad, died at his home here tonight, aged SS years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

Men who had long since quit politics are now gladly responding to the states call and will be in the fray un- til the amendment is buried under an avalanche of ballots on the 29th of November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

The strong sentiment against the constitutional amendment recalls the true saying, You can't fool all the people all the time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

A Kentuckian claims that girl hyp- notized him out of house and lot. He got off light. She might have hypno tized him into captivity for life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

A Chicago man was shot for going about nipping peoples ears with pair of pliers. He couldn't expect to be very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

It is enough to make MT. Taft peevish for people to keep on referring to his distinguished predecessor in office"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

A New York man is getting along nicely without stomach. Dyspeptics envy him, of course, but he Is still an ultimate consumer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

Comes a fresh chapter of Abruzzi- Dlkins gossip to divide interest with North Pole affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

The Mary Jane style makes a fat girl look as thin as board, and thin girl thinner than match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

The political machinations of those responsible for the constitutional amendment proposition are now under stood by the masses, and the result will be the undoing of men who thought themselves entrenched in power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

An Indiana man gave his wife 100 beatings and it only cost him a fine of s9, or cents for each beating. He certainly couldn't kick at the expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

A man may be able to control mill lions and yet not be able to negotiate a bears1in rug on a polished floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

If the cost of living on Mars Is lower than it is on earth we may anticipate a great hegira of airship emigrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
PREPOsTEROUs.

"The text says the heroine is petite, but the illustrations show her to be tall and willowy."
 Nothing surprising about that. The artists ideal of g. beautiful woman is one who is tall and wilowy. You wouldn't expect him to desert his standard just because a fool author wants to write about petite woman, would you? Of course notr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

West Virginias senior senator may yet become father-in-law to a royal duke,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

The real polar peril now is that of being lectured to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

It is almost as if Bwana Tumbo had been relegated to the kerosene circuit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
NOT A GOOD CATCHER

Wasn't that woman in the house across the street throwing kisses at you just now7"
 Yes; my dear, but don't worry II muffed every one of them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
THE GOODBYE PEOPLE.

THE GOODBYE PEOPLE. It's people who at home keep busy And lead upright and useful lives, And pile up money like the honey The bees store richly in their hives, Who reap esteem and solid honors- And yet, and yet true wisdom owns There's something fine and free and buoy
 ant
 About the lives of rolling stonesi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
A SHORT STORY.

"All for you. love- was the title of his
 song, All for you, love-" and 1t didn't take her
 long TO prove to MT. Moneybags that life is
 not a joke The chorus girl he married had him
 broke broke, broke!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
AT LAST.

At last old winters coming
 We're getting in the coal
 And tumbling down the cellar, The ebon diamonds roll. The furnace seems expectant
 And wears look that's mild As if it never, never
 Had run good people wild With antics so contrary, T guess not cen human Has ever halfway equaled them, Unless 1t was a woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
PROFESSIONAL INTEREST.

PRUF ESSIUNAb INTEREST. You say beautiful blonde once held your hand for three quarters of an hour without saying a word?''
 That's what she did"
 q don't believe you. How did she ex- plain such conduct?
 She said, You aint had nothing done for them lately, have you?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
RELIEVES THEY'LL BITE.

Has he faith in his fellow men?"
 Sure. That's why he's in the business of selling his fellow men gold bricks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

My project may deceive me, But my intents are fixed and will ner
 leave me.
 -A4's Well That Ends We'll, i:1,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
About the lives of rolling stonesi
CAN'T Rn. .nIInrrn

"I understand that Peary has made a great many dashes toward the north pole"
 So he has and now his remarks to the newspapers are mostly dashes."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
AREN'T YOU.

AREN'T YOU. Tired, oh, so tired
 Of all this north pole talk; wish that I could get out And take a little walk And never see paper, Nor hear, as in a daze,- "I wonder which one got there And which one should we praise?,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

It comes natural for mothers to view with alarm Children are alarming things and they are always getting into trouble.
 A woman is not generally credited with being philosophic. and yet she can get almost as much enjoyment out of shop ping as she would if she really bought something.
 More people will say that a man is a person to swear at than will say he is person to swear by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
REPLIES.

The man who doesn't tell more than SIX or eight lies week Is bound to get to heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

After man becomes the father of boy he puts on an air of great importance, as if to say, Don't bother me. I'm look ing after future occupant of the White House."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
RULES FOR THE GAME.

RULES FOR THE GAME. Hit the line hard,
 If you're football player; Hit the line hard
 In life and be a stayerl Keep the goal in sight, No matter how you stumble; Keep your honor bright And never stop to grumblel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

SOME DAY. When the journeys ended, Then we'll know Why the bliss was blended With the woe; Why each rose was lowered With thorn, Why each bloom that lowered At the morn Sank to death and ruin, Ere the night, All her petals strewin', Once so bright. Why these tears for weeping Ills to bear, Shadows creeping, creeping Everywhere. Why each one this lesson Has to learn Brave Of heart, to press on Till a turn Of the road he travels Shows the place Where life's scheme unravels- Ends the race.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 14cl street. ~. W.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10
CITY DADDIES
HAND OUT JOBS

The new town administration
held their first meeting last
Thursday night. Outside of ap-
pointing the different town en-
ployees, there was no business
of interest transacted.
S. Y. Bryson was re-appointed
city tax collector, which arduou
position he has filled so admir-
ably during the past year.
Wilson McCarson is now Chief
of Police and Zeb Arledge police
No. /.
Crede English was appointed
street overseer. Geo. Guice in
spector of plumbing.
J. D. Davis is town secretary
and J. w. Mcintyre chairman of
water works.
J.Mack Rhodes was re-appoint-
ed treasurer, of course, while
Michael Schenck succeeds Nc
Dufie Ray as corporation counsel.
J. C. Morrow, mayor pro tenn.
Jas. Price, keeper reservoir.
Street committee, Morrow,
Rhodes, Ross.
Water and Sewer Committee,
Mcintyre, Williams. Rhodes.
Buildings and grounds, Will
liams, Davis, Ross.
Lights, Ross, Mcintyre, Nor
row.
A resolution, introduced by J..
D. Davis, fixing the salaries of
the different officials, the mayor
at $3.50 per year and fees, chief
police at $50 per month and fees,
was voted down and the system
in vogue for the past two years
will be continued.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.
P. F. Patton Retained at the
Head of County Road
System.

The board of county road SUI
pervisors held it's annual meeting
at the court house and reelected
Mr.. P. F. Patton general super
visor and Esquire Frank Smith
secretary. No other business
except the usual routine work,
was transacted.
This board, composed of one
member from each township of
the county, is as follows: Blue
Ridge, F. P. Ward; Clear Greek.
A. M. Maxwell; Crab Creek, G.
N. Sentell (absent); Edneyville,
G. B. Hill; Green River, G. w.
Ward; Hendersonville, j. A. Bry-
son; Hooper's Creek, Frank
Smith; Mill's River, J.W. Morgan.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10

John c. Mills, state senator
and grand master of the ex-
chequer, went to Lake Toxaway
Tuesday, and enjoyed the trip,
too, he said.
Supreme Representative j. L.
Scott, No. 90, has never missed a
session of the Grand Lodge. He
is a wealthy cotton man of Ora
ham and is well pleased with Hen
Jacksonville.
Major Merit, of Salisbury,
No. "a, the Mascot of Suez Tenn
pie, D. O. K. K. came Tuesday.
The Major is about thu most di-
minutive man, in poin of stature,
ever seen in this town, but is a
genial, Wide-awake man of affairs
just the same.
The DOkle" team said to be a
really remarkable bunch of ex-
perts, who have no bowels of
compassion. is composed of
Messrs. A. E. McCausland, J. G..
Baird, J. F. York, A. F. Hart
sell, j. Fl. McMurray, R. J. Coch-
rane, w. G. Lake, ]. T. Kelly, E.
w. Berryhill and J. M. Northey.
The following from Tahkoestee
Lodge, Fletcher, are attending
the convention: Mrs. &c. Sales,
]. C. Sales, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. HI.
M. Roberts and Miss Margaret
Roberts.
J. w. Fitzpatrick, representa-
tive from So, Gastonia, is i'm
pressed with the county court
house. He is especially inter-
ested from the fact that. there
will be a new county building in
his home town soon, and he
thinks a duplicate of Henderson,
would just about fill the bill.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10
TO
GET THEK.P.
ORPHANAGF!

The most important question
BEFORE the 18th convention was
the location of the Pythian Or
phanage.
The Grand Lodge may vote on
Wednesday to locate it at Dur
ham. which offered thirty acres
of land close to town, $4,000 In
cash, with option on 20 acres adj
ditional for $4,000. The special
Orphanage committee, Geo. L.
Hackney, chairman, made their
report, submitting the different
propositions from the towns of
the State. and recommended that
Durham's offer be accepted.
The cottage plan of building
wa9 also recommended and adj
opted.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10
THE D. 0. K. K.

The D. O. K. KS, or the do
kies, meet in the ballroom at
Hotel Wheeler tonight at $50
O'Clock.
What is said to be the largest
class in the history of the order
will be initiated probably Is.
This will be followed by a ban
quet at the Wheeler, about one
o'clock in the morning. Covers
will be laid for It's guests.
The officers of the Dokies are:
DR.. C. A. Bland, royal vizar.
w. c.. Lake. sheik.
Rev. C. E. Raynal, grand emir.
R. J. Cockrell, mahidi.
]. H. McMurray, satrap.
Thos. P. Ross, sahib.
J. G. Baird, mohanana.
J. D. Mutt and David Owens,
Joe.
John F. York, master cere-
monies.
James Northey, electrician.
J. H. Crayhill, organist.
A. F. Hartsell, w. T. Rowland,
camel pushers.
E. w. Berryhill, ]. F. Kelly,
masters properties.
Walter Scott and A. E. Nc
Causland, regulators.
w. T. Mccoy, treasurer.
A. E. McCausland, sec'y.
The Imperial Palace meets in
Asheville week of July IL, when
Dokies from all over the United
States will be present.
D. F. Summey, Jr., formerly
of Charlotte and Asheville, now
of Cincinnati, is the Imperial
Prince of the order.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10
Correspondents Wanted

THIS paper aOGnts q hOe
correspondent at every post
office IN Henderson county.
To such 1t aOiH furnish
stamps and stationery and
a yearly subscription.
At the end of the gear 1T
a0iU afford a more generous
reward to those who aO1tt
help make this paper more
readable By sending IN the
news Of their meigbborbood.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10

One of the most enjoyable So
cial events of the convention will
be the dance given at the Hotel
Gates, Wednesday night, by Hen
Jacksonville Lodge 116 and the
management of that hotel. One
hundred invitations have been
issued for the function.
The town is in gala attire, the
decorations being in excellent
taste. The Hotel Gates, with it's
long strings Of electric lights
stretching from the roof almost
to the sidewalk, and it's liberal
display of bunting, excited much
favorable comment.
1t was tramp, tramp, tramp, on
Main street Tuesday night. You
KNEW the Knights were here
it sounded like the tramp, of an
army.
The decorations of the town
were really a surprise even to
those who know the town best.
The Hotel Gates, with it's Ian
terms, it's flags, it's big flashing
sign and strings of electric lights
would have been credit to a big
city, and the decorations. by the
bushes men were both liberal
and in excellent taste. A big
flag across Main street in front
of the Clarke Hardware Co.'s
store, another in front of Ed
wards, the Mercantile Co. s dis
play, and Stations display were
among the many deserving of
mention. Practically every bust
ness house on Main street was
gay with flags and bunting.
Rev. w. B. Duttera, Grand
Prelate, Salisbury, is a man who
shakes your hand vigorously, who
laughs as though he enjoyed it,
and who believes that the pass
ing years has nothing to do with
a mans age so long as his spirit
remains young.
A. E. McCausland is the ring
leader of the wicked Dokies.
H. H. Boyd, one of the we'll
known mill men of the State, ac-
companied by his wife, are here,
registered at the Wheeler. Mr..
Boyd is an earnest K. P, and
takes an active interest mall that
pertains to the order.
Supreme Representative 7. j..
CARING, OF Georgia, is attending
the 39th convention.
I
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-10
TRAINS LEAVE.
The Gates Orchestra.

The Rosenfeld orchestra, from
Havana, Cuba, is now at Hote
Gates for the season. There are
five persons in the orchestra and
the pleasure of the guests at this
fine hotel will be materially IN
creased by the presence of these
musicians.