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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
HALLIDAY" PAPER DISAPPEARING.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 A significant change has just been made by the Boston Herald. This paper, g power in New England, announces that 1t has discontinued its afternoon editions and will hereafter concentrate its ener- gies on It's morning issue.
 The "all-day newspaper Is much more attractive in it's promise than in its fulflment. It has an enterprising sound. The idea lends itself to catch phrases "all the news all the time,' and such like. In practice it is almost invariably a delusion and a disappointment to it's workers and its readers alike.
 The production of morning and after noon newspapers means two entirely dif- ferent processes. One involves exhaustive collection of news; the other. prophetic insight and speed that are sometimes all most marvellous Both have proved suc- cessful in practice, but to combine them has seldom been found profitable.
 The two publications cater to different readers. Both have their fields in that re- spect.
 Most publishers have learned the lesson. They are concentrating on one paper, either morning or afternoon, and making that the very best their resources can produce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
GERMs AND CLEAN LINEN.

From the Washington Herald.
 No man with any respect for himself can wear a dirty cuff according to Dr. B. C. Morgan of Brooklyn, N. r., at the New Willard, and by keeping his cuffs relisiously clean, or by changing them frequently, he is reducing his chances of coming Into intimate contact with a collection of meteorological enti- ties.
 Adoption of dark goods or of those materials which do not show dirt" con- tinued the physician, may therefore be regarded as a retrograde step, for 1t is obvious that such materials must get soled, Just as much as those which easi- ly show the defilement. They are not so frequently cleansed because there is no offense to the eye, even after several days wear, and thus dirt is allowed to accumulate.
 When a man finds it convenient to wear colored shirts and cuffs he means in reality that he can carry dirt for a little while longer than if he wore a spotlessly white material. or, at all events a material which readily exhibits the smears of dirt or grease. The wash ing bill, is, of course, reduced, and the terrors diminished of the disintegrating process involved in oft-repeated visits to the laundry.
 Lastly I may mention." added Dr. Morgan, that from the hygienic point of view, the coored handkerchief is an abomination when the color is merely adopted to avoid frequent washing.
 There is another most serious question which must be taken up by the authori- ties sooner or later. The question Is, will we allow the Chinese laundrymen to ruin our clothes indiscrminately and without redress with the poisonous lye he puts into the water? The chemical not only rots the fabric intrusted to him to be cleaned. but 1t leaves nau- seating order which spreads through the whole house. Something should be done to stop this nuisance. The Chinaman is regular tyrant, and there is no use arguing with a Chinese laundryman. who will look blandly into space when the matter is mentioned to him. The police ought to look into this matter. as well as the health authorities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
inspector Bush'S RepOrt

Tn view of the existing conditions, " says Inspector Bush, in his official re- port to the Governor of the state, q strongly condemn the Jefferson county jail, and earnestly urge the Board of Revenue of said county to take i'm mediate action looking to the erection of a complete, new and modern jail, with all the latest Improvements in the way of cell work, plumbing and sewerage and sanitary fixtures, inside drains; ventilation, both natural and forced; hospital, and a place for the confinement of violent persons. Some thing has been said of the necessity of building a new courthouse. In this connection I would suggest that this be made a 'skyscraper' structure, the top stories being used for the jail. This would safeguard against mob violence and escapes, improve the ventilation and would amount to a removal of the prison from that section of the city where there is so much objec- ion to it as it now stands"
 The official report leaves little room for additional statement or argument It covers the case, and no one has arisen to dispute Inspector Bush's de tailed statement of facts. He does not criticise the sheriff, who is do ing the best he can in the jail pro yided by the county.
 In that jail are confined, on the average, about 200 prisoners. Health ful room for that number cannot be found in the jail of the county. The ventilation is, poor" the plumbing and sewerage imperfect, and Its gen. sral condition crowded. Tt is." says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Democratic Senators Slandared

Senator Aldrich says he can pass his bill despite all the efforts of the insurgents because, to use his own words, there are four democratio votes that can call on to make me entirely safe"
 In one respect, he is certainly on Ananias ground, namely, no democrat will vote for his bill as a whole. He might find some senator who is mas querading as a democrat-an alleged democrat-but he cannot secure the vote of a single real democrat.
 But are the 33 democrats in the Senate going to rest under the AL drich imputation contentedly? Each and every one of them Is a slandered man as the matter stands. Each and every one stands charged with perfidy and dishonor Even the two sugar senators should not rest content un- der so grave a charge.
 Remember this, the charge is not that four democratic senators will vote for this or that item, but that four stand ready if MT. Aldrich's needs demand their votes to swallow whole the entire Aldrich bill, and 1t Is enough to turn the stomach of an os- trich.
 The names of the four democrats should be produced. The party can not have their names too soon or too precipitately. Hurl the query at Broth CT Aldrich in open Senate and note his reply. If he Is simply trying to bull doze the insurgent republicans let that fact be brought out, but if he really has four democrats up his sleeves let the people have their names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Great Shrine MeetIno.

''The Shriners are to have a great time in Louisville during the week of June 7,'' said member of the Ancient Arabic order. "The imperial temple of the shrine holds its annual meetings in the Kentucky metropolis and the attendance of Shriners from various sections of the country will be unusually large. There will be larger number of Arab patriots than ever before and the parade will be at once brilliant and unique.
 Louisville Is now recognized as a con- vention city of the first class. It enter tanied the grand encampment of Knights Tenplars on the occasion of great trien- nial conclave a few years ago, and it is prepared to take care of any large na- tional body.
 "But referring again to the Shriners Birmingham will be represented by 50 or more, and other southern cities will send large delegations. Among the cities striv- ing to secure the shrine meeting for next year are New Orleans, Richmond and Toledo. Richmond now is only about one-third as large as Louisville, but it is ahead of Louisville in hotel accommo- dations and is well able to entertain na- tional gatherings of the largest size If the Virginia capital does not capture the shrine, therefore, for 1910, it will be a successful competitor in 1911 or 1912"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
FARMYARD ON SHIP.
Captain Takes Novel Way to Keep
 Bride From Getting Homesick.

From the New York World
 Cozy and homelilxe appeared the Italian bark Paolina. which doel1ed yesterday at the Erie basin brealxwater, Brooklyn. after a 1o-weelxs trip from the River Platte. It is the honeymoon voyage of Capt. Leonardo ciceardi a young. strongly built master mariner and his lustrous-eyed bride, who was Signorita Comma schiaffino of Buenos Ayres.
 Pigs and chickens. cats and canaries. a bird with a red hat and Wolf a Russian dog trained to draw a cart all added to the cheerful life of the Paolina and kept the young bride contented wnh her new sea home.
 Captain sccadi, who speaks English and Is very proud of his handsome bride, did not require much persuasion to spin the yarn of their romance.
 On trading trip to Buenos Ayres, he says. he was invited by his merchant agent to dinner. One of the guests was Signorta Schiaffino, daughter of a re- tired sea captain and merchant. Their first meeting soon ripened into love, the engagement was concluded and the date of the wedding appointed, dependent on the time of the next arrival of the Pao- Ina at Buenos Ayres. Last fall the Pao- lima got a charter for the Platte. and the bark set sail from Torrevieja, Spain, with a cargo of wine for Buenos Ayres.
 October IA a black squall struck the bark and carried away fore and main top-gallant masts. It seemed that fate was unkind to Captain Siccardi. The crippled bark was overtaken by the British steamship Ras Bera, which offered her tow. Impatient as he was to reach the Platte and his promised bride, the captain thriftily declined assistance. It took him seven weeks. under jury rig, to work into the Platte. The delayed we'd ding took place in Buenos Ayres.
 To relieve the monotony of the trip to New York. Captain Siccardi laid in his menagerie. He got a cat from Nor wegian bark, the birds and the Russian dog. During the trip three pigs and three kittens were born. All of the pets live in comparative harmony, giving to the deck the appearance of farm yard.
 The parrot was swept overheard one day by gust of wind, but. marvellously, an eddying current swept Polly back again.
 If you wish to see little children dwell- ing together in harmony, visit the Pao- lima and see the friendliness of sucking pigs and kittens.
 Captain Ciccardi doesn't know into what quarter of the sea his next charter will wait him, but hopes 1t will be toward Italy, so that he may show his pretty bride to the folks at home.
 By a coincidence, just after the Pao- lima sailed Into New York baY the steamer Ras Bera, under a new name and a new flag, arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP.

By samuel Lover. Love and Friendship, 'tis believed,
 Once went to masquerade. Friendship was with smiles received;
 Love, with distant looks surveyed. Love was a little piqued, poor fellow,
 Thus to be shunn'd by every belle. So the rogue made Friendship mellow
 And, when the wine-cup worked Its spell NOW" said Love, "a freak we'll play. Friendship, fling that cloak away;
 This awhile to me resign,
 And, if you'll but dress in mine, Prudent belle and wise mamma, All we'll puzzle-ha, ha, hal" Love, exulting in his scheme,
 Friendships mask and mantle wore, And gentle maids could scarcely deem
 So mild a look such treachery bore. Thus did he beguiling lead em, t
 Till the masquerade was done; ! And many a heart he met at freedom
 Was, alas at parting won. Ever since. the rogue hath gone With this mask-and mantle on.
 Maids, beware when Friendship plies.
 Perhaps tis Love but in disguise; Prudent belle or wise mamma May be puzzled-ha, ha, hal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Making Olive OH.

''In Italy we make olive oil by piling the ripe olives and allowing them to turn black before grinding" said an Italian citizen.
 "Then the fruit Is ground very fine, kernel and all, and put under presses This yields the choice oil. Next more pressure Is applied and then the sec ond oil is drawn. The pure oil rises to the top; the residue is used to make castillo soap. The mass remaining is sold to buyers who mix it with other oils and repress 1t for so-called olive oil. Much cotton seed oil Is used for this last product"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
For a City Beautiful.

Much has been done to advance Bir- ingham to the front ranks in the City Beautiful class" said 8 citizen.
 T would like to call attention to the old Tapping, torn signs hanging from the upper stories of some buildings on prominent business streets. Also it Is hoped Mayor O'Brien will have tn 0 lower-story fronts of the city hall painted in uniform color instead of the variagated colors now in evidence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Condition of Winter Wheat

The government, as well as Broker Patten, is booming the price of wheat. for it has reported 8 condition in growing winter wheat on May 1 of 85.5, as against one of 89 one year ago. The acreage in winter wheat is about 2,5oO,O0o below that of a year ago.
 Despite these reports conservative unofficial experts do not hesitate to estimate the crop this year of winter wheat at 4oo.ooo.ooO bushels. Last year the crop grown was 437, 1000, 900 bushels. Four hundred million bush els would be a rather small crop, but no one can tell what favorable condi- tions of temperature and moisture may produce. The government report for June 1 will tell another and per haps better story.
 The chances are, however, that there will be a smaller winter wheat crop this year than was grown last year. This may be made good in the spring wheat fields. No reports of shortage have come from the seeding in the surplus spring wheat states. High prices have almost certainly increased the acreage in spring wheat, and this fact will be brought out in the re- port for June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Should Attract Homeseekers.

Many Americans have rowing ten deneies. as plainly evidenced by glance at census reports" said a local statistican. According to census re- turns considerable percentage of the residents in each state were born in some other state of the Union, and out side of the original 1S, the citizens from elsewhere than in the commonwealth in which they live are found to be either In the majority or close to it.
 "Of the southern states Virginia and Alabama seem to have furnished the largest number of sons of migratory habits. I am told that in<Texas alone there are 4O0O Alabama born citizens. Alabama has contributed largely to the citizenship of Oklahoma, and in every western state are found large Alabama colonies
 The railroad companies naturally encourage the migratory tendency and in order to make up passenger busi- ness cheap rates to remote states that hold out special Inducements to new corners are announced. There is not much travel now from Alabama to Tex as, but many tickets are sold during the year to Oklahoma. Alabama proba- ply gains more new corners than it loses of native sons, but this gain should be much larger. An organized movement to fill up the extensive farm ing areas of Alabama with desirable homeseekers would have good results"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

movement. and who Is perhaps placed In an uncomfortable position by the state ment having appeared.
 Because of Dr. Bray's activity in the matter the presumption was that the meeting was under the auspices of the institution of which he is head. and the statement was made without any infor- nation to that effect having been given out by Dr. Bray"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
REFLECTIONS OF A eAcHEYoH
T rom the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 The more relatives a man has the more comfortably he could get along without any of them
 Men can never stop an argument, but a woman can break 1t up any time with a crying party.
 A useful thing about a vegetable gar den would be if it would teach man he oughtn't to try 1t, but 1t doesn't.
 When a husband and wife are going on a visit she is afraid that they will miss the train, and he that they won't.
 Most of the brilliant ideas in after dinner speaking come out of a champagne bottle and disappear with the bubbles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Successful Tour Closed.

"Walter Damrosch concluded his south ern festival tour in Louisville last Saturday" said a music lover, land liant. as well as the most successful festival itinerary from a box office view point, in the history of music in this part of the country. The Louisville fes- tival was largely attended and from all accounts was greatly enjoyed. but ow- ing to lack of musicianship on the part of the local chorus director one of the oh orus numbers-'The Pied Piper had to be cut out of the programme.
 "Mr. Damrosch, while in Birmingham. spoke in high terms of the choruses here. He had exceedingly pleasant re- lations with local conductors in Bir- mingham and all along the line; but in Louisville MT. Damrosch had this to say in a statement published in the Courier Journal of Mondays date,
 CT regret to state that while fine chorus, composed of excellent voices, had been gathered together for the fes- tival, found at private rehearsal on Wednesday evening that 1t had been inadequately trained. After nearly an hours laborious rehearsing of "The Pied Piper" and in spite of the great zeal and enthusiasm displayed by the members of the chorus. felt that 1t would be absolutely impossible to pre- sent this charming but difficult work anyways adequately at tho festival therefore decided to cut it out altogeth- CT and to concentrate the remainder of the rehearsal on the choruses from Aida" Here found to my horror and astonishment that MT. Gookins had de- liberately changed the score, simplify ing the chorus parts, emasculating the great double choruses, which Master Verdi had set down with consummate skill, so that only a shadow of the original substance remained When I remonstrated with MT. Gookins for having taken such liberties, he re- sponded, with a sickly smile That he thought 1t would sound better this way."'
 Marion F. Taylor. president of the Louisville Festival associa ton, issued a statement in which he took Dam rosch's side in the contention with MT. Gookins and praised unreservedly the work of Damrosch and his orchestra"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
A PHILOSOPHER.

Serene-oh, how i envied him Serene amidst the stir Of restless men who strove in vain To win a golden spur, Or climb some peak where love grows cold And hearts are hearts of stone, And bitterness and secret tears For errors past atone. Serene amidst the worlds alarms, He toiled beneath the sun, Where life was sweet, and wove his
 dreams
 With stars when day was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
For Negro Education In General.

"The educational meeting held at the Jefferson theatre Friday night, May T, was in no sense a meeting held under the auspices of the Miles Memorial college, as unintentionaly appeared in The Age Herald Thursday morning" said man who took part in the meeting. "The edu- cational meeting was held in the in- ,terest of negro education in general and was participated in by all the colored people of the city without any regard to any particular institution. This statement should be made in justice to Dr. James A. Bray, who was at the head of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
College Professor Promoted.

College Station, Tex. May 10.-Prof. Glenn w. Harrick, state entomologlst of Texas and professor of entomology at the Agricultural and Mechanical college of Texas, has resigned to take effect June 15 to succeed to the chair of entomology of Cornell university, to which he has been elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

And now a college professor arises to remark that life is safer in the jungle than in the streets of New York, and he says he can prove the assertion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

MT. Straus, who was born In Geor- gia, will accept the post at Constan- tinople, where he may reasonably ex- pect to witness good deal of con- stitutional excitement on the part of the Young Turks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Smallpox Is SpreadIno.

Port Gibson, Tex, May 10-According to the report of the health authorities smallpox has gained foothold in several localities of the state. Schools have been closed on account of prevalence of the disease among the whites as well as blacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The Shah of Persia has heard from Turkey. and he has already cheerfully granted his people constitution. Re- form will yet reach the ends of the earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Actress Henrietta Crossman has be- come a suffragette. and she Is expected to line up the chorus girls. This Is practical politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Senator Aldrich wants high tariff schedules because the government needs revenue, but he does not wan. an income tax for like reason. He Is ever true to Standard oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Farmer Patten is back in Evanston, from which. by means of private wire, he is promoting the price of July wheat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The new Tolstoi play that requires five nights for its presentation prom ises to be as boresome as cricket game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
A GOOD EXAMPLE.

A GUOD LlNANIT IF Ifl. She never seemed too tired to smile A woman old and gray, Bowed down beneath the weight of years, Who had to toll each day To win her bread, with feeble arms And hands work-worn and sere, For in her heart, despite its pain, Weled sweet the springs of cheer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Deliver did not hesitate to talk back to Aldrich, and the rest of the re- publieans may yet regain their cour- age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Walker Weston is in Missouri, where the people have to be shown legs that can reel off 68 miles a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The people of Persia should cut the string attached to the constitution the Shah has just granted them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
THE "srRING0 SYSTEM.

THE STRING" SYSTEM Why do you speak of him as suc- cessful philanthropist?
 Because he can make a dollars worth of philanthropy get a hundred dollars worth of advertising"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The Iowa idea is asserting itself in the Senate nowadays. Neither Iowa senator is doing any gumshoeing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Before we begin to talk to the Mar tians We should first discover a sub ject that would interest them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

uldn oWe Her diytulnB
 ALL A SHAM There was little poet Who wrote a little rhyme And thought that people ought to praise His verses all the time. He wore his hair quite long. forsooth. To draw the public gaze And liked to pose and took great pride In his eccentric ways. He fed upon his vast conceit, By vain opinion curst, And swelled and sweled until one day, Alas, that poet burst And all his fervor was then found To be hot air at best, And there was not a single spark From heaven in his breast.
 WRONG TIME TO KISS. Did you ever see fishing smack cap- size?"
 No, but I once saw boat turn over as the result of fishing smack"
 HAPPY DAYS. The politicians gather
 As happy as can be, To catch the fruit a-falling
 From
 the
 old
 plum
 treei
 AN OPTIMIST ''TIe seems to be a very hopeful per- son."
 "Yes. indeed. He never gives up till the last man IS out 
 REPLIES. Some people don't seem to know when to stop, especially if they are shooting lions.
 An Ohio man dropped dead while listen- ing to the village band. Hang the bandi It is reported that several Chicagoans would not allow themselves to be called heroes At the hour of going to press the report could not be substantiated. well known woman novelist who has left her husband because he is "too good" says she has "soul of flame and perfume" What she doesn't seem to have is common sense A Massachusetts octogenarian commit- ted suicide because he couldn't sec his hest girl. Ii a shame to treat an old man that way in the spring.
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The age is not so progressive after all, for Bulwer Lytton made s75,000 from the sale of a novel 50 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Serene amidst the worlds alarr
sKEPTICAL.

ShEF IIOAI. "fWhy did he look so bored when I said there was luck in odd numbers?' Tt seems that his wife refused him twice and accepted him the third time he proposed'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The United States is the only coun- try in the world that taxes the cloth ing of a workingman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The Wright brothers are the ones that have made Dayton, Ohio, famous.