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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Tonight At the Chamber of Commerce

The meeting of the Chamber of Com- rnerce tonight should be well attended ty representative and thoughtful men. The subjects to be discussed are these:
 1. The present cost of living.
 ?. The scarcity of white wage workers in this district.
 At the meeting tonight the best thought of the city and district is desired. These two problems beset us sorely and how to remedy, or at least to minimize. them will be considered. Every suggestion and every thought is sure to be carefully weighed
 If possible some remedies for the two problems will be at least started The first problem Is not so widespread that some alleviation of it cannot be applied to this district, and cooperation surely can overcome the second problem.
 Let tfc assembly room of the Cham Ter of Commerce be well filled, and lei every man coro armed either with sug- | gcstions or with g receptive mind. The conGnions of the city and district are tf be considered, analysed and if possible tettered That is the object of the meet.
 ing. and iu unite d effort. as all know there is strength. Come out tonight tt consider the good of both city and dis | trict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
THE ACTOR .DEAD IN HARNESS

 From the New York World.
 Louis James, stricken in his dressing room at Helena Friday night and passing away before the dawn. was added to a long list of actors who have ''died in harness"
 Peg Wellington was seized by an eventually fatal paralysis in 17N at Co., vent Garden after speaking Rosalind s epilogue in "As You Like It. Edmond Kean collapsed upon the stage, also at Covent Garden. in 1883, after speaking the line "Othellos occupation gone,' and died three weeks later. Betterton, a great London actor of the late seventeenth and eighteenth century, broke down at Van Brughs Theater in a performance of ''The Maids Tragedy in ITO and died | in three days. John Palmer, a famous English light comedian, fell lifeless on the stage in Liverpool in 179s while play ing in "The Stranger Other players of earlier times less know to people of to- day have fallen behind the footlights, victims to Illness, emotion or accident Among modern instances of death on tha stage are the passing of c. B. Bishop member of MT. Sothern's Lord Chum- ley company, at the old Lyceum Theatel 1 in this city in 1Ss9 and that of Sig Castelmary the baritone, a few years later, during a presentation of Martha at the Methopolitan Opera House.
 Perhaps it Is the not infrequent desire I of the player that he shall be called thus while the activity and the gamor ol | the theater are upon him. Such reel | ing about the circumstances of his fina call would be kindred to the aspiration of the soldier who can see nothing finei than to perish upon the field. The actor like the warrior, goes to the front nervec for his role--like the warrior he looks tt fame as a shining portion of his reward And nothing is more often and easily out | lived than the fame of transient hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
LONDON WEATHER

From the Providence Journal.
 "Yes. this is bad weather said senator Tillman on day of rain and sleet Tt is nothing to London, though.
 "Once, on a dripping water day in London, a sulphur-brown or pea-soup fog in the air, and everybody drenched to the skin. sat on a bus top beside a Parsee in red fez,
 "When the Parsee got off, the driver of the bus, touching his hat with ms whip, said to me:
 would you mind tellin' me. sir, what sort O chap that Is
 "sHe's a Parsee, said I; an Indian, vou know, sun worshipper
 .Wopships the sun. does he3 sirT said the wet and shivering driver I suppose he's come ere to ave rest?' ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
GIVES FALSE TEETH TO WOMEN

St Louis Dispatch to New York Press.
 Testimony was given in the probate court here today to show that one of the eccentricities of Emil Weigel, an old man who recently fell heir to s21,- 600, is giving sets of false teeth to his women friends. It was asserted that Mrs. Anna Bertrum was the re- cpient of one set, and intimation was given that she also had received a house, valued at 5000, from the old man. Albert Baum. German consul here swore Weigel told him he not only had given set of false teeth to Mrs. Bertrum, but also set to another woman friend That set cost s45.
 Weigel, who is GA years old. was be- fore jury in the probate court today for the purpose of having his sanity inquired into. The German consul is behind the proceedings. Until Weigel received his legacy he was poor, and his weekly wage was only sl5. With s2l,0oo in his possession he started out to be a philanthropist. He boarded with Mrs Bertrum and her sister Mrs George Salg. When Baum heard the old man was giving away much of his money and making presents of expensive sets of false teeth to women, he decided it was his duty to interfere and save what might be left of the old mans little fortune He asserts the old German is so childish he Is incapable of managing his own affairs and that the courts should protect him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
WOMAN OF 40
It Is Then That She Is Said to Re at
 Her Best

Ada Patterson in the New York Amer
 ican. |.
 It is a common feminine mistake to drench the fortieth birthday with tears. Don't do it. It Is by no means the mile stone that marks the passing of your sccpter See the biography of that reign ing belle of history, one Cleopatra, who lad passed her fortieth year before she was heard of outside of Egypt, and be- gan making copy for Shakespeare; and one Helen of Troy, who set the world warning after she was four times ten. Even the novelist, beginning to realize tfis fact. is utilizing the woman of 40 plus for heroines for his novels Robert JJichens draws his Bella Donna" as 42, and marvelously beautiful.
 Your fortieth birthday need not be a sign of the passing of your beauty. If depends upon yourself whether it shall pass soon after you cross the meridian line, for it is in the power of every in- telligent, progressive, well poised woman to move back the hands of the time clock ten yedrs-perhaps fifteen.
 The woman of 40 has beauty plus. Plus experience. which is itself a beau tifler, If viewed aright. For viewed alright, the bitter husk of experience IS cast away. the lesson remaining as one of the solid assets of life. The woman of 40 who would stay long at the meri- dian of fife must cast no breeding looks backward Lots wife is an example te cv cry women in the world, especially the women of 40 or more.
 The woman of 40 can talk. and whal she says is not merely empty sound She has lived and distilled from her lif' N wis6om, and to that wisdom both tho wise and the foolish listen. To talk vel is to be entertaining. and man wants entertainment. He has fewer resources for amusement Men are lonelier being | thar wo,nen.~ Cast adrift for a few hour ] from his business or professional pur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Leeds Is Prospering

Capt. J. B. Elliott, the well-known Duke or Leeds, is a frequent visitor in Bir- mingham, and never fails to have some news of the little cement town
 Leeds is now turning out more cement than ever before,' he said, ''and is the most thriving industrial center you ever saw. The completion of the big con- crete dam by the Birmingham Water Works company is cause of delight for the people in our part of the county, as it assures unlimited supply of water for the future
 Leeds is always looking for new in- dustries. We had Ralph Scott, promo ter from New York with us the other day. He Is locating a forge steel plant which will turn out automobile axles buggy and carriage fixtures and will be quite an important addition to the dis tract if we can locate it. The plans are still in an embryo condition, though the outlook is good''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Willows Talk. on Conference

Maurice Willows, of the conference of Charities and Corrections, stated last nigh. that from present indications there would be a large assemblage at the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium Saturday night for the opening of the Alabama con ference of Charities and Corrections. MT. Willows said:
 For the last seven years the leaders of social welfare work have looked for the time when they would be organized in the south. Montgomery meeting last year resulted in organizing and this years conference will be the first real meeting in the south. The many chari- ties and eleemosenary societies and insti- tutions and the women's clubs of the city will each have separate part and will cooperate in the work. The minis ters and doctors will also give their as- sistance.
 "The many women's clubs of the city met yesterday and appointed delegates. unique feature of the convention will bs its freedom from convention usages. Its platform and floor are free. There will be no distinction between members ant non-members. Every shade of thought or each topic considered will be given fre' expression. This will not only be al lowed but desired The function of thu conference being only to convince or th' truth; every one shall have hearing.
 true. it will prevail; if erroneous. 1t vii
 be forgotten. The conference Will begi, | Saturday morning and continue uhti Tuesday night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Pig Iron Outlook

While the pig iron trade, from local viewpoint, is comparatively quiet, the outlook is brightening. Rogers, Brown & Go. say that several indications point to better things. Their Cincinnati re- port, just received. has. among other things, the following:
 "The week has seen large business closed by one or two leading eonsum CTS, and the presence of inquiries of others. The total tonnage under com sideration is encoura ging. The condi- tion of the market now tends to more definite level of prices and less range than has been in evidence recently.
 Tonnage in prospect indicates a tre- mendous melt after the 1st of July, and, of course, present business on the books of the furnaces prove that it is the in- tenfion of consumers to keep going full capacity up to that time. Consumption at all points is without any let-up and shipments on contracts are. in general, moving right up to the standard called for by the contracts and going directly into melt.
 IH6 pfOuuCllOH Ol DIE run 0ui III s February while in total was slightly under January, due to three less work ing days, shows an average daily pro- duction much greater than January, The average daily production in Febru- ary was S6,74c tons. as opposed to S3.S70 in January, and this condition will probably hold.
 The railroads in more ways than one are becoming more important fea- ture of the trade, and some good con tracts have been placed by them The malleable end of the foundry business has been so quiet that this renewal of activity is very satisfactory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
\ HARRowING cAp sToRYs

From the New York Tribune.
 In order that her kittens may grow up well trained, Maggie, an old cat owned by Mrs Della Annable, feeds the kittens one at time. keeping the others back until their turn. The cat has three kit tens. A few days ago the mother brought mouse into 4the house. The three kit tens came running to her. but she had decided which kitten she would give the mouse to, and kept the. other kittens away by cuffing them. The same day she brought in another mouse and gave It to one of the other kittens. The next day she caught another mouse and gave it to the third kitten. When the mother hac caught the fourth she stood before the kittens and ate 1t herself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Pie Poudre will be held at the Guildhall for the redressing of all grievances or con plaints that shall happen or arise during the time of this fair God save the King and the lords of this manor" After this recital, the last sentence of the procession then reformed and marched back to the Guildhall. aHa
 The origin of this custom is that every Ash Wednesday was in former times a general holiday. and. to prevent any breach of the peace by hilarious youths overcome by the day's festivities, the authorities paraded the city announcing solemn warnings as to the consequences of any such disturbance, and then pro- ceeded to the GuiIdhall, where the Court of Pie Poudre heard complaints as to the conduct of mischieyous apprentices or others who had given trouble to the city watchmen. For reasons connected with the church this interesting fair is now ield on Shrove Tuesday.
 On returning to the Guildhall the mayor and his retinue gathered round the festiv. table, on which stood a tempting simnel cake. Prior to cutting the cake the ma yor read the following pronouncement, which has always to be read: After the proclamation of the Ash Wednesday fair, which is done by the town crier in the presence of the magistrates and alder men in their robes. the company Is re- galed with wine and peculiar kind If cake called simnel, the origin of which is said to have been a dispute between a man named Smnon and his wife Nell ono of them wishing the plum pudding to be baked, the other insisting upon its being boiled. Neither party would yield it was therefore first boiled and then baked, and produced the sim-nell." After slices had been served to each guest present, toasts were drunk from a mag nificent silver bowl called the Ashmolean cup, and with the honoring of these an- other Shrovetide fair had been numbered with those of the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
A POKER PHRASE.

Your lodge meeting last night must have been very enjoyable" said Mrs. Ponsonby to her spouse.
 Why do you think so, my dear?"
 "When woke up this morning you were murmuring in your sleep, That's good, that's good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
The Coal Busiuess

The Corona Coal and Iron company's s trade was never better than 1t is at present, said John R. Ryan. vice presi- dent of that company. "As to the trade generally I cannot say so much but our concern is greatly pushed in keeping up with the demand for its output"
 MT. Ryan left last night for New Or leans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
A TIP FOR BARNEY.

Barney Oldfield's sure a winner
 He's one chap who has "come back" Smashing all the high-speed records On the flying auto track. Barney ought to say his prayers
 While he has a chance, because, Once bolt or tire gets loosened,
 His life won't be worth two straws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
THE NOISY KIND.

"A bowling publicity campaign is un- der way in Mrs. Pruner's backyard
 What are you talking about?'
 "A dozen pairs of silk stockings are flaming the wind on Mrs. Pruner's clothesline
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

The republican papers in the middle west say the democratic south is trying to defeat the income tax proposition. The rubes of Virginia are a reflection upon the entire southern country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

A New York judge decided that gen. tleman is entitled to three sprees a year just when gentlemen had been abolished to make room for men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

In cromwell's time everybody got drunk once a week. and few old-fashioned people are trying to make a better aver age in these reform days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
MIsTAKE sOMEWHERE.

"A gushing preacher says John D. Rockefeller has sweet soul.'
 "I always thought it was strongly im- pregnated with the odor of kerosene.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
FlreprOof Shingles

Roof fires are numerous and these fires
 are almost wholly due to the use of com | bustible wood shingles in the covering Of
 houses In many business districts such
 re ofs are prohibited, but while wood | suitable for shingles remains cheap it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Messrs. Schiff, Shaw and Robson still insist upon having war with Japan, while Japan and Uncle Sam both respectfully decline to get in the spot light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Walter Wellman claims he saw the re- turning African huntsman first, not the north pole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

One month hence the census-taker will ring your bell and ask you to line up for direct examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE RouE.s RoITE.

THE HUUES ROUTE. "When all the world is young, lad, " The frisky chorus girl Will paralyze your tongue, lad, And set your heart a-whirl. And maybe when you're old, lad, And have @ shady name, Though very often sold, lad, You'll still be in the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Tim woodruff and his westcoat are again a feature of politics, and he de- clines to be separated from it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

If prices continue to go up the postals savings bank would be but an invitation to the penniless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

The White Nile is yellow and the Blue Nile is brown. Things go by opposites ir Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Broker Patten Is tolerated in America, and at times welcomed. As a bull in the cotton market he can get in the south whatever he wants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
THE FAVORED FEW.

I1II1 T n O1tl711 P ID WI This life's game of give and take, With many ups and downs, And some will eat the jelly cake And some will wear the crowns. And some will suffer sad mishaps, As through this life they go- Receive misfortune's hardest raps And never stand a show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

The baseball season was opened here yesterday in great style by the home team and Connie Mack's Athletics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

The back-to-the-farm movement ex- tends to the back yard only, where a few garden seeds are planted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Young Knox was so speedy in matri- mony that the automobile makers felt sure he would become a good seller of their machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

T. R. is headed toward Elba, and when he reaches it the justly celebrated return will be begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Lords by popular election would be a novelty, but the liberals want no lords of any kind whose wings are unclipped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

The serpent's tongue is busy in creat- ing mischief in the Asquith and Cudahy families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

suits, the average man is a pitiable crea- ture. He has none of the smaller con cerns of his housekeeping, of his toilet, of visiting, to amuse him. and as a sex he is not fond of books. Women read the books as they support the churches and the playhouses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
SKEPTICAL.

I haven't seen a robin yet, Or heard bluebird sing, Although the calendar declares We're having gentle spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

North Carolina has joined the states that electrocute. Hanging is going out of fashion except in Judge Lynch's court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

The Wall street men who are to build their own autos are confident they un- derstand the art of imitation in tires or elsewhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Nat Goodwin is about to write a book about his numerous wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Turner. stage views

William H. Turner, in "The Sporting Deacon" on being asked for his views touching the stage, said:
 Here is my creed theatricai--or at least a part of 1t. believe in sunicient latitude for the presentation of those problems of life. which are or vaiue and importance to all, and against the honest presenation of which the doors of the theatre should not be closed But--and this is an important eondi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
A CHANGE OF HEART.

He swore he'd trample on the trusts
 And make them yield theirs spells, Obtained by keeping common folk
 Forever in the tolls. He made some most tremendous vows
 That showed deep introspection, And wept for others wrongs-the time
 Was just before election. He has sleek and wel1-fed air,
 If you should see him now; The whilom frown of righteous wrath
 No longer clouds his brow. His voice is soft, his smile is sweet,
 When magnates crave his ear, He wears a most benignant look
 And lightly leans to hear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
ALL THB NAT

It's ONeal for governor from the Ten- nessee to the gulf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
HOW TO SUCCEED.

He made a VOW
 To do his best, A Took off his coat
 And then his vest. And the more he toiled, The more it seemed Things came to pass The way he'd dreamed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

A Pennsylvania decision says man that drives his own machine is not a chauffeur. His title has not been in- vented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Halley's comet is at present too neal the, sun to be seen with the naked eye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
,TRAINING A STAGE MOB

From the Boston Traveller.
 The call of art frequently leads men into queer neighborhoods, leaving them to work out their own destinies, as William H. Reilly discovered when he listened to the soft, siren voice and followed 1t into the basement of the atre where a band of supernumeraries were receiving first instructions in the science of behaving like mob.
 MT. Reilly answered his first alarm good many years ago and quick glance told him that the only real job in the basement was admirably taken care of by the man who bossed the | "supers''-his relation to the "supers" was something like that of J. Caesar to the Romans. So nobobdy blamed MT. Reilly when he decided right then and there that he would go into the busi- ness of making quick actors instead of being one himself
 | MT. Reilly confessed that he was simply maker and trainer of mobs and nothing more-that was his spe- cialty. By persistent digging we coaxed the information that he en- gagged and managed all the extra peo- pie in the big scene in Hearts Are l Trumps' years ago at the old Boston Museum, and that he was the man be- hind the guns in the big spectacular scene in "Du Barry" It Is coming to be requirement that stage mobs shall be stamped Made by Reilly"
 Tt is really not hard to find good supernumeraries. There are always 8 great many people out of work and | who need the money and who come here to pick up the 50 cents we pay They are not fresh young men who look upon 1t as an unusual opportunity to get on the stage. People who ar' down and out-perhaps hungry ant
 homeless-make the best supers, fol
 they try their very best to make goot
 and hold their jobs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Envy and jealousy try to flag any hu- man express every 20 feet.
 No matter how sure anybody is of go- ing to heaven he's afraid to risk the start.
 A mans chief objection to going to church is all the family try to make him.
 People spoil their own children so as to be amazed at the way other parents 1 spoil theirs.
 When man will write long letter to his family it's sign he knows he's martyr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
DOOMED.

Clarence makes love like rank ann ateur."
 Poor boy He won't be single long,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
IDENTICAL

I'm out of sorts today" I'm out of money.' Same thing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
SAME FEELING

1]f7'fi1 H 1111lSitNOs
 .'Tantalus found himself in an awful predicament."
 No doubt. Still I don't suppose his plight was much worse than that of a woman who wants to run to a fire and can't get anybody to button her up the back" 3r PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

Poor boyl He won't be single long,"
 NOT INFORMING. "I suppose you have read great many toadstool jokes" "Oh, yes; but I'm afraid I've wasted my time. The amount of scientific informa- tion contained in a toadstool joke would never keep man from being poisoned"
 FAR FROM DRY.
 A bibulous chap
 Began to enthuse
 And warbled a song
 Bout oceans of booze