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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
KANSAS PHILOSOPHY.

Arthur Aull writes as follows:
ut is easier to start dozen quarrels
than to make one peace. The
chief difference between children and
grown folks Is in size little boy
never can find his hat, while little girl
has always lost her hair ribbon.
How often do we regret having started
things that lasted much longer than we
expected. What has become Of
the old style editor who printed every
fourth word of his thunderbolts in ital-
les? Two women living upon adj
jacent lots, with children and chickens
in each yard, are almost sure to have
a row. A whole lot of the time,
when you gaze ahead, 1t looks like 1t
was Indians upon the upper road and
certain death upon the lower A
young man not far from here when asked
his occupation answered that he was en-
gagged in the practice of law and econ
ony. Most folks are like a young
bird-give them something and their
thanks consist In opening their mouths
for more"
MERELY POSING.
The boy stood on the burning deck,
Whence all but him had fed.
"Pish, tush, A moving picture job
Were all the words he said
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIES


hesahhdtes OF GroWfnE COTTON crop
Dallas Boyd, a native Alabamian, who
has been for 30 years identified with the
cotton business and who is the travelling
representative of H. & B. Beer of New
Orleans. spent recently a few days in
Birmingham. Mr.. Boyd made a phenom-
enally close guess on the last years cot
| ton crop. Speaking of the present crop
he said:
7 have been all over the principal
cotton growing states during the past
few weeks. The Texas crop is fair but
far from bumper crop Alabama will
fall below 1,25o00O bales. Georgia's crop
will be 100000 bales short. l estimate the
growing crop at 12.500.o0o bales. and that
is less by 100000 than mill demands. II
we have an early frost of any extensive
area of the cotton belt you may cut these
figures $4,000 bales.
1T is not generally known that the Of
fetal published figures of the crop of
19oa-10 contained over 100000 bales of The
new CROP this because the figures are
based each year on the receipts of cotton
from September 1 to September l each
year.
Il look for a decline from present
prices for pre-hollday cotton, that is cot
ton that must and will be sold by farm
ers before Christmas. This will bring
spots down to II cents a price at which
some mills now out of the market can take
the cotton. After January / 1 look for a
strong rising market
You know the bull pool still holds
some 10000 bales of the old crop in Liver
pool that they refuse to sell except to
spinners.''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
Children are lovely things for some
one else to have.
When a politician is on Easy street
he's usually a hard case.
How to be single. Though married.
seems TO be the modern aim.
There's only one thing the average
man enjoys better than achievement, and
that's talking about it.
Better a stalled OK, even with fatted
calf in the background, than dinner
Of herbs andna vegetarian disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
Good All Round

THE First National banks purchase of
the First National Bank building from
Mr.. w. H. Woodward is regarded by bus
mess men as a fine thing for the bank,
and as the seller got what he regarded as
reasonable price-s1, O,oOO-all parties
to the transaction are to be congratu-
lated said Leo K. Steiner of Steiner
Brothers.
LAS the First National was already an
piece of good fortune, looking ahead,
that it was able to acquire the owner
ship-and acquire 1t at the price it did"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
A DECOY
From Tit-Bits.

From Tit-Bits.
The attention of hanson cab driver
was called to a purse lying on the mat
of his Gag as he 'crawled" along Pic
cadilly. He winked and said:
well, sir, when trades bad I put it
there-it's empty-and you'd be surprised
what lot of people take short drives in
my cab. I've had four fares within the
last hour
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
GRAVEYARD OATS

From the Canton, ILL.,. Register.
Economy is the watchword at Rush
vile. The sexton of the city cemetery
raised enough oats In the graveyard this
year to keep the fire team In feed for the
entire winter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

this timer
lone of the castors under Youngwed's
chiffonier was missing and he used one
of his wife's biscuits for prop
"Well?"
las soon as she saw It, the storm
broke"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
TRULY PITEOUS.

who are those corpulent gentlemen
getting aboard that private car, attended
by a retnue of servants?"
"Oh. that's delegation going down to
the state capital to see If they can't get
some relief for poor, half-starved rail-
road"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

The acts of the New York custom
house are reported daily by wireless to
returning globe trotters on the liners
And then they scheme and scheme and
in the end Mr.. Loeb gathers them in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

The Senate committee that is taekling
the Lorimer bribery charges should re-
mind witnesses that it is no part of their
duty to forget the truth, the whole truth
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Ex-senator James Gordon says he docs
not want to come back, reports to the
contrary are misleading. He prefers his
home in the sunshine to life in Washing
ton in the winter season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
THE ANNIsroN STAR

The Admission Evening Star has issued
a fall trade edition of 80 pages, we'll
filed with advertisement The Star
gives every evidence of prosperity and is
literally supported by the people of An
niston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

son outranks Henry Cabot Lodge, but
what Lodge lacks in scholarship he makes
up in dirty politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Champ Clark should insert a want ad
in his home paper at once asking for
pair of good driving mules. He will need
them, and they need training.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Senator Bristow his already secured a
postmastership under the recent pie or
der from the White House. It's the early
bird that gets the pie
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

THE heroine doesn't seem able to ex-
press her pent-up emotions"
mo wonder. / dare say she hasn't
drawn a long breath since she got into
her Clothes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Cincinnatfs successful zoo is S5 years
old. 1t belongs, however, TO the trolley
system and a fee at the gate keeps out
the proletariat classically known as hol
nnllni
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
POSITIVELY VULGAR.

"grhe Whiffles are dreadfully plebeian."
Are they really?'
Yes. indeed. They know all about
the town they live in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Few indeed care to be waltzed around
the second time in the Niagara whirl-
pool rapids, four miles long. Once is an
excess
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
SO INGENIOUS

A charming lady smuggler
Was held up on the dock
And when she learned how bad she was,
She tainted from the shock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

The plain voter needs no diagram in or
der to understand the scope. effect and
significance of the Maine election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

George Brnton Mcclellan Is a possible
successor at Princeton of Woodrow Will
son
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

"First-class pythons can be bought now
for approximately $3.50 per foot"
ITS lucky centipedes are not sold that
way"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
IN A MINOR KEY.

IN A MINOR KEY.
He spent the night in drinking
And blithely sang song,
The while he wobbled homeward
The murky streets along.
His little wife was waiting,
The end you'll hear 1t soon,
When she began to scold him
He sang another tune.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Keep on swatting the flies and keep the
screens in the windows until Christmas
time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
Can THIs BE POssInLEf

From the Providence Journal
Apparently Colonel Bryan has de-
SPARED of ever again getting a word in
edgewise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
INSURGENCY

From the Philadelphia Record.
Insurgency is not programme. but a
state of mind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Tomato catsup is colored red regardless
of the pure food law. Secretary Wilson
has, however, practically abolished that
law
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
THE PATERNAL TOUCH.
IT'S INDEED.

HE writes for a living, 1 believer"
yes; to his father"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Those Maine democrats readily secured
a quorum on election day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Women are women the world over. In
London they are crowdng the court
room to see and hear the Crippen trial
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Mr. Taft extends to the insurgents a
section of the plum tree in lieu of an olive
branch.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

New York has 5000 law offices. THIS is
a fee brigade unequalled anywhere I'M
less it be in jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Sunny Jim Sherman could not carry
his own ward or district The voters
knew him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
SHE'S NO BALLAD SINGER,

Poor Bob signed over all he had.
To find his hearts affection spurned;
And now 1t seems Take Back Your
Cold
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

King Corn is swapping its fingers, or
its ears, at Jack Frost defying him TO
do his worst
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Illinois is convinced that the rottenness
Of her politicians cannot be remedied in
one primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
Business Conditions in south

w H. Brooks of st. Louis arrived in
Birmingham yesterday on his annual trip
to this city. He is the district manager
for a large shoe firm in Alabama, Geor-
gia, Mississippi, North and South Caro-
line. Mr.. Brooks is accompanied by his
son and will be here for several days.
Business is exceptionally fine with us"
said Mr.. Brooks yesterday. II have been
over our territory during the past few
weeks and my men report excellent results.
The merchants In the large cities, small
hamlets and the crossroads towns are
supplying themselves with adequate
stocks to meet the demand that will sure
ly be made upon them this fall
THE reports that are received from our
statesmen in regard to the crop outlook
are all flattering. They agree that the
corn crop will be 10 per cent greater than
ever before in the history of the south
This one feature of the OUTLOOK should be
enough to encourage US all. When the
state of Alabama comes to feeding its
own hogs and stock without going to ne
state of Kansas, then time has arrived
to congratulate those who are interested
in the diversity of the crops raised
AN era of unprecedented prosperity is
dawning upon this state and the south
by reason of the determination upon the
part of the farmers to raise in Alabama
what Alabama requires and not to de-
pend upon any other state for as
slstance."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

The insurgents are coming to the pie
counter enthusiastically with the air of
conquerors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
The Iron Market

There is not only better tone In the
local iron market, but prices are stiffen-
ing. Consumers are still striving against
any aprreciable advance, but it is be-
lieved that bears will be forced to re-
treat. Rogers, Brown & Co.'s Cincinnati
report says:
Better feeling continues to prevail in
the pig iron market. In the south, par
ticularly, the report is more favorable
and the aggregate sales this month have
shown up we'll THIS is reflected to a
greater or less degree in this district and
elsewhere, and the outlook is -encourag-
ing.
1T is uncertain to what the reduction
N furnace output will go during Septem-
Der. but 1t is unquetsionably true the
stock on furnace yards during the month
has been noticeably decreased.
'.At several points there are large in
quires pending. and the effort on the
part of buyers is to buy as far ahead as
furnaces will permit. The feeling Of buy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

Democratic insurgency in Tennessee is
the misfit of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
Concerning Prohibition In Maine

During the prohibition amendment
campaign in Alabama a year ago, 1
was in Maine, and took especial pains
to get at the truth. of the prohibition
situation in that old prohibition state
said Col. w. B. Leedy. 81 found pro-
hibition a farce. There was a very de-
cided sentiment in favor of taking 1t
out of the constitution and 1 wrote
the result of my observations to The
Age-Herald for the purpose of enlight-
ening the voters of.my own state. The
Maine democrats were opposed to con-
stitutional prohibition and were max
ing their anti-prohibition attitude an
issue. A friend of mine In Maine who
had always voted the republican ticket
Maine senate wrote me letter after
l returned home, setting forth the fail
ure of prohibition in his state. He
gave statistics as proof of his state
ments and in view of the prominence
of that gentleman 1 published his let
ter in The Age Herald. 1t was just
a few days before our election and the
amenders lost no time in communicat-
ing with the republican governor of
Maine, to ask how about the anti-pro
hibition dTta. The governor wired
back something in general way to
convey the idea that Names consti-
tutional prohibition was a success. l
informed my correspondent by tele-
graph of the governors statement and
received a reply to the effect that the
governor had simply overlooked the
official statistics which showed conclu-
sively that the prohibition laws were
not being enforced.
Soon after the Maine elections I
wrote to my friend--a republican
to inquire about the situation and here
is what he wrote: Your letter of Sep
TENDER IA received.N
1.-The democratic victory in this
state surely was an Overwhelming one
I'm my opinion, as you think, it
was largely due to the very unsatis-
factory condition caused by the, work
ings of the prohibitory low. You ask
if the democrats are sufficiently in con-
troll to have the constitutional ques-
ton resubmitted to the people.
"'Our senate is composed of 81 mem,
bers of whom 81 are democrats, thus
giving the necessary two-third vote in
the senate.
Our house of representatives is
composed of ISL members of whom SO
are democrats, thus lacking II of the
necessary two thirds of that branch.
I'm my opinion sufficient number
of republicans will vote with the DEM
ocrats to give the resubmission resolve
the two-thirds vote In the house
When the matter reaches the peo-
pie, as l now believe it will, 1 am
confident that the majority will vote
in favor Of doing away with the con-
stitutional prohibition now in force.
with best regards ETC."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24

He hath stern look but gentle
,.a.rt king John.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
pENT TIP HER SELF.

Is song that Lina's never learned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-25
Highland Park

The entertainment given In the as
sembly hall Tuesday evening by Polk
Miller and his negro quartette wa;
greatly enjoyed by large crowd tina
filled the room. neat sum was real
ixed for the benefit of the school. Al
ter the holidays a lyceum course OF loni
Radcliffe entertainments will be given
beginning January 2. 1911: The Ne"
ZeaIanders." Feb. End. Gilbert Folant
and the italian Boys" Feb: IL; 'Ths
Harmony Concert Company" March l
.sThe Nell Litchield Trio" The people
Of this community are fortunate In hav-
ing such class OF entertainments a.
these given in our town and for the
benefit OF our school.
Mr. and Mrs. w. g. Quarles left Wed
nesday to spend Thanksgiving IL
Charlottesville; they will return Mon
Mrs. Emma Leslie. who has been Wis
ting her cousin. Mrs a. G. Quarles
left Thursday for her home near Roe
noke.
Melton Turner. Frank Anderson
Thornton Knox and Wythe Quarles
have gone on a hunting trip to Hew
let's, va
Mrs. NJ C. Doubles. of Fourth avenue
entertained Tuesday afternoon from
four to ak o'clock In honor Of Mrs. y
X. Walthall, who will soon leave To-
her new home In WaynesbOro. Va.
Mrs. Marian Reed. OF Reidsvilie, n. C..
who has been visiting her nephew, Mr.
John Winston Fontaine. left Tuesday
TO visit relatives in Halifax county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-25
SOUTHWEST RICHMOND

Mrs. r. r. Drancher entertained her
Sunday school class delightfully."- on
Monoay evening In her home 2to4 West
Cary street. Mr. chutsy furnished the
music which WAS much enjoyed. La
ter in the evening the guests enjoyed
u donkey contest. Each child was pre-
scented with prettily framed motto
were served.
Miss Pearl Seant. of Norfolk Is the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. c. T. King, OF
1908 Chaftin street
Mrs. John G. France and Miss Alice
Wayne France of Charlottesville, have
arrived I'm the city to be the guests of
Mrs Horace Shepperson. goa North Vine
street for the holidays.
Mrs. A. Il, Darlington Is visiting Mrs,
George NJ West at her home 230o Park
avenue.
Miss Ethel G. Walters left Wednes-
day to spend the holidays with rela
tives and friends in Washington.
Rev. and Mrs. s. S. Hepburn will be
the guests for Thanksgiving of Mr., and
Mrs. George NJ. West
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Atkinson. OF a21a
for Studley. Hanover county. to be the
guests or the -iatter's sister, Mrs. Bailey
ltpseomb. for the holidays.
Miss Vara AgBew. daughter of Mr..
]. j. Agnsw. of Salem. Va. was mar
ried Wednesday afternoon to Mr.. S. A.
Williams. The wedding was quietly
celebrated In the home of the bride s
sister, Mrs. W. {. Lowry. the Eev. Mr.
James being the officiating minister.
ard Mrs. Williams left FOR northern
teuF-,FAey- ia-ae- home tn -tAtetf
friends at 1907 West Cary street after
December 10th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-25
NO "INSURGENT.t ALLIANCE,

n There does not seem to be so much Of bril-
E1IAnt strategy In the movement already started,
SNhich looks to an alliance between Democratic
BSnd Insurgent Senators In Washington. Sem
g1or Stone OF MISSOURI, is sponsor for this idea
mich was the palpable suggestion growing GU,
'f = recent Democratic victory. Blx 1t looks
nther to losing the hope growing out OF that
G1c3ory. than TO clinching and making it tangible
i 1912.
It II true that the Insurgents were the ex-
Nptions proving the rule Of Republican defeat
&6ot II IL also true that one appreciates that
T. ~ better than the Administration The Re-
6Iisan party il fighting for its lfe rs ready
e any strange alliance. to make any queer
mceesion. 10 that It may gain the nominal
koSy. Mr.. Taft so long standpat, is now
nnkly insurgent- The tables have been
9nesd Tho faction which In the last Con-
fought the White House will at the next
!pn Asht with its support: the Republicans
pere responsible for the countrywide re-.
eeut o. thu failure to carry out campaign
~m uiil be out OF favor. Democratic al
o Nth either Of these factions would be to
~ party integrity and to sell the party
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-25
AGED COUPLE LOSE
ALL TO SWINDLERS
SUPPOSED ..F'RIENn" TAKES
CHARGE OF LIES SAVINGS
OF FARMER AND WIFE
AND DISAPPEARS.
SUPPOSED

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.--By means
mer and his wife were robbed of one
thousand dollars, the savings OF a
lifetime. and their trip to Holland,
their native land, where they had
planned 10 live the rest OF their days
Was halted. Instead OF departing on
board the steamship Rotterdam. a.
planned. they spent yesterday at po-
lice headquarters. waiting vainly for
news OF well dressed stranger to
whom they had entrusted their
money.
Giiaert Dalboo, seyenty-two years
old. or Newark, n. Y, and his wife,
Corneiia. sixts-eight. were tho luck
less couple. Mr.. Dalooo recea.s~ sold
his farm In Wayne count. and with
his wife arrived q, the Grand Gen.
trail Station yesterday. Mr.. Dalhoo,
with trousers tucked into his boots
and his wife. In quaint black bon-
net and Paisley shawl. attracted gen.
eral- attention. BeWilaered In the
hurrying throng. II was with graft
tude that they accepted the assist
anca u a stranger. They accepted h.s
invitation to luncheon and his offer
10 arrange for transfer Of baggage.
When their guide had nothing smaller
than one hundred dollar bill to
offer an alleged expressman, Mr. Dali
BOO was only too Pleased to furnish
the change from his plump wallet.
This display OF wealth led his &C.
qualntance to warn Mr.. Dalhoo OK
the danger Of carrying large sums.
1t was the old story The farmer
handed over the money for safe
keeping. Soon the new friend" dis
appeared. Daiboo hunted for him
fruttlessiy and then went to po-
Ice station.
Mr.. Dalboo saved the steamxfatp
tickets and about $40. He anc his
wife will leave on board the next
steamship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-25

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the Lee Cook w. G. T. y. was held In
the home of the president. Miss Julia
Kelly. Tuesday evening. Mrs. w. M.
Bickers. the bi-county president, was
present and made a nice talk OF the
interesting national convention recent
~ held AZ Baltimore. Delegates to the
bi-county convention to be. held De-
cember l. at Broad Street NJ. e. church,
were as follows: Misses Norvelle Eu
bank, Edna Goldsmith, Inez Tafley,
Pearl Valentine and Mrs. s. ID. Turner.
Alternates-Mrs. Waverly Pollard,
Misses Norma Thorpe, Helen Kelly,
Minnie Cogbill and Mary Hawkins.
The four officers will also be dele
gates by virtue OF office.
Invitations have been received on
the hill. issued by DIR. Edward S. Burn
ham, of Charleston, s. c.. to the APP
preaching marriage OF his daughter.
Miss Edith Evan Burnham, to Mr.
Marvin jackson Taylor. formerly OF
Richmond. The ceremony Will be per-
formed December s, at o'clock p. M,
in Bethel church. Charleston. South
Carolina Mr.. Taylor Ia an old Church
Hill boy, having been raised on the
hill. and his early manhood being de-
voted to gymnastics and social work
among the Church Hill boys, he was
especially well known. His friends will
be Interested in the announcement OF
his approaching marriage.
Liston Smith, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
e. l.. Smith. OF East Grace street. who
has been quite sick for some time with
typhoid fever, Is improving.
Miss Meta Bellfield, of Richmond