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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
Impressions of l. Visitor

Harold Lawrence, a graduate Of Yale and at present taking special law course at Harvard, is the guest of J. C. Lusk, vice president of the Jemison Real Es- tate and Insurance company. MT. Law renee lives in Washington and is in Bir- rningham for the first time. Yesterday he saw Mountain Terrace, Altamont and the residence sections of South Highlands and Highland avenue, as well as Norwood, Glen Iris and Idlewild. He will visit Co., rey today, as he is particularly interested in the big developments there, owing to the fact that he has friends and connec- tions who live in the Pittsburg district and who are therefore keenly alive to anything that relates to the upbuilding of an iron and steel center.
 'I was surprised at the beauty of your residence sections, for I knew that Bir- mingham was an industrial center and had not expected to find 1t a city of beautiful homes, broad residence avenues and highly improved residence parks" said MT. Lawrence yesterday afternoon. "I have now obtained new idea of what Birmingham is. It Is much more than an industrial center for it offers unusual and most attractive opportunities as place to live
 ''It has been my pleasure to visit Eu- rope a number of times and I have seen many of the residence parks of Euro pean cities as well as those in this coun- try, and believe that Mountain Terrace is equal to any of them in conception and the manner in which the plans have been executed.
 'T have been interested in the com munal plans of Corey. While in Flu rope I visited some of the industrial cen ters where this idea is used and 1t is an extremely good one. Breathing places for the people, pretty and attractive home surroundings. parks. trees, lawns and similar modern ideas cannot help but make the workingman satisfied and com fortable; and 1t presents new side of life to many of them. In all places where the modern idea of model surroundings has been tried it has been. successful I can appreciate the possibilities of Corey as place to live on account of having seen the results of such ideas in other cities and towns. I am frank to say that Birmingham has been revelation to me, full of surprises in every way. l had not expected to see such industrial de- velopment such excellent plans for the workingman, such business activity and plans of such magnitude for future de- velopment Birmingham is progressing along the proper lines. and the improve ments being made accord with the most up-to-date ideas of sanitation, health and happiness. Content makes for prosperity and thrift and content are the founda- tions of city building"
 MT. Lawrence will probably return to Birmingham in the spring and be accom- panied by a party of friends from Har- yard. He said he was looking the district over with a view to making investments here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
JOHNSTON PICKS HARMON

Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati En-
 quirer.
 Mobile Senator Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama arrived in the city. Senator Johnston is en route to Coden, where he will spend two weeks or 10 days recover ing from a severe attack of the grip.
 What about the Lorimer case?"
 Much has been said of the finding of the subcommittee which investigated the Lorimer case" replied Senator Johnston. Many of these statements have been confusing and have placed the committee in a very peculiar light"
 "Of the two presidential possibilities, Goverson Judson Harmon of Ohio and Governor woodrow Wilson of New Jer- sey, which do you think the stronger?" Senator Johnston was asked.
 'In my opinion. Governor Harmon is the logical candidate. The trend of the democratic party leans toward the Ohioan. It must not be denied, however, that Governor Wilson is quite strong. But Harmon is an older man, has had a great CT experience, and, from observations, seems to be the choice of the democrats. |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
------=---=Ests--~---==---- SIX QUILLS TO A NOVEL

From the London Chronicle.
 The use of quill pens is by no means confined to government offices and the gentlemen who point with them at un- happy witnesses. An habitual writer, for instance, confesses that he never willing ly used a steel pen since he was out of the control of schoolmasters He always used quills until the triumphant fountain pen provided him with a reasonable sub stitute and that more because of its con- venience -than its efficiency. Several we'll known novelists still stick to the quill; it is, indeed the only writing implement with any personality--if it is refractory you can coax it. The mending of quill does not require much practice. and you can buy, for few shillings, little ma chine that does 1t for you beautifully. You may easily write 15.0O0 words with one quill. mending it four times, which gives six quills to the novel, So the cost of novel writing is small-stated in terms of quills.
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in 1909. But we made too much iron. In the early part of this year there were great preparations for an immediate re- vival of trade. Another boom was upon us, and there was such a unanimous chorus to this effect that everyone be- lieved 1t. Consumers bought at the com paratively high prices that ruled in Feb ruary and March, and furnacemen got ready to supply the greatly increased de- mand which was anticipated. Then the boom failed to materialize, That is the whole story of 1910. The iron trade got ready too soon and made too much iron, and this surplus stock of iron forced prices below profitable basis.
 'But had 1t not been for these great ex- pectations and preparations-had we been content to go along more quietly and nor mally-the year would have been fair one, for the amount of iron that has act ually gone into consumption has been large, and this, too with but little help from the railroads The year ends with the whole trade waiting on the railroads. When they begin to buy again, then the iron trade will again flourish. but appar- ently until that time present conditions will continue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 A RECENTLY published history
 "A dealing with the British house 4 of lords since the death of Queen Elizabeth shows both the inn portant part the peers have played In legislation for the last three cen- turies and the vicissitudes to which they have from time to time been sub jected. The account is particularly in- teresting because of the somewhat pre- carious position they occupy today.
 Elizabeth left to her kinsman, James I, a small but powerful upper chamber. During her own long reign she had made only eight additions to the house of lords, and at her death there were but 59 lay peerages in existence. But things were quickly changed under the inventive genius of the first monarch of the Stuart line. Just as James turned an honest penny by the insti- tNtion of the order of baronets, so he added to his exchequer by the creation of new peers. Ills method of pro- cedure was to sell the right to grant peerages and to pocket the proceeds while favorites, like the Duke of Buck ingham, made in turn immense mid dlemen profits by procuring titles for those who were willing to pay sui ficiently stiff price for the honor.
 Evidently the opportunity was large ly availed of, for Elizabeth's 5s had grown to at least 100 by the time James breathed his last at Theobalds in 1925 Charles was even more prod igal than his father in this respect, and the manufacture of peerages was a rapidly growing industry before and during the civil war. As every one knows, 1t received a still greater i'm petus from Charles II after the Restor- ation. and 1t has gone on in a steadily increasing volume down to our own day
 One of the causes of the development in the house of lords of an opposition to the arbitrary exercise of kingly power in the time of James l and his son was undoubtedly this overabundant exercise of the royal prerogative; but there was higher motive for 1t, too, in the shape of an increasingly en- lightened patriotism. Thus the lords sided with the commons in the Petition of Right in 1928, and conferences of the two houses reached result which the King had no choice but to accept When the civil war broke out. many of the country lords" took the side of the parliament against the King, and fig ured among the great captains pro duced by that titanic struggle.
 A curious illustration of constitu- tional crux was furnished shortly be- l fore the actual outbreak of hostilities. The King summoned his peers to attend him at York, and parliament ordered their attendance at Westminster.
 schism was thus created, the great ma tority of the lords obeying the Kings command and sturdy little band of about 30 remaining at Westminster. In
 such a condition of affairs the house
 of commons was, of course, absolute. The power of the upper house was quite zone by 1645, and soon after the Kings execution, in 1649, 1t ceased even to sit
 and did not meet again until 1860.
 During these Il yeari' the necessity
 of A second chamber was amply dem-
 onstrated. In l657 Cromwell as iord protector issued writs for the assem. bling of two houses. and his idea of thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
AN OPTIMIsT's MIsHAP

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 'I try to be optimistic, not matter what happens"
 T suppose you could be optimistic If you lost your job?"
 "Yes; I should try to keep remember ing that there were other jobs to be had"
 And you no doubt would keep right on being optimistic If you were to lose your wife?"
 ..Why not? I care great deal for my wife; but if she were taken from me should continue to be hopeful. It Is al- ways possible for man who has lost his wife to find anoth-confound the luck! Darn it all-Dash! Dash! Dash! That's always the way. When fellow has to depend on his last match gust of wind is sure to come along and blow 1t out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 A Washington dispatch says the con- sular reports from South Africa indicate that Kentucky mules are in demand in that region. Recently 100 mules were im- ported from the United States, and the lot was so satisfactory that the denizens of South Africa are crying for more
 According to the specifications of the consular reports a mule 141s hands high, of deep girth, good bone and short legs and anywhere between and years old, is good for something like s25o in South African currency. Kentucky produces large number of mules that answer that description. For many years she has been sending these long-eared animals to the south and to other parts of the coun- try where the mule is regarded highly as q beast of burden. It Is to be questioned, however, if South Africa will get many Kentucky mules at $25O per. It might have been possible some years ago, but in the vernacular of the alfalfa mules has rig" It is not uncommon nowadays for a Kentucky farmer to pay $250 for good specimen of mulef1esh or $500 for good span Of mules.
 In Danville few days ago 24 head of yearling mules weer sold for S170 a head. South Africa is not likely to get any of these eligibles when they advance from yearlinghood to the four-to-seven-year class. Leastwise, South Africa will not buy them for $25o the animal The Ken lucky mule Is always in demand and Ken lucky can scarcely raise enough of them to supply the plantations of the south. If South Africa wants the best that is going in muledom she will have to raise her bid-or pay the freight. which AL. Al.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
FATHER ADAM

FATHER ADAM. Whatever troubles Adam had. No man could make him sore By saying when he told a jest, I've heard that joke before.'
 Success Magazine. Whatever troubles Adam missed, This must have made him sore When he and Mother Eve fell out He couldn't slam the door,
 Birmingham Age-Herald. Whatever troubles Adam bore, He never had to grieve, Because a woman lived next door, Who coaxed the cook from Eve.
 Chicago Record-Herald. Whatever troubles Adam had, eve hope this thing will rhyme). He never wept over punk like this Tn the good old summer time.
 New York Tribune. Whatever troubles Adam had How much we cannot guess He never had to worry about Eves bills for hat or dress.
 -Binghamton Press. Whatever troubles Adam had, He had no cook to hire, Nor was his heart or Eves made sad, By an autos busted tire,
 Schenectady Union. Whatever troubles Adam had To prey upon his mind. He didn't have to hear Eve say, Hook up my gown behind.'
 -Brattleboro Reformer. Whatever troubles Adam had, And he had some, I s'pose. He never sat behind a hat At moving picture shows.
 Houston Post. Whatever troubles Adam had, I'll bet a dime or more, He often wished he'd thought to say. That there won't be no core.'
 St Louis Times. Whatever troubles Adam had. He did not have to swat The microbe-covered flies that flew When he would rather not.
 Cincinnati Times-Star. Whatever troubles Adam had, No chance he had to think, "I'm sure this is the last one," And then drift back and-Sure,
 Springfield, O., Sun. Whatever troubles Adam had, In that far distant time. He sure had cause to thank his stars He missed this rotten rhyme.
 Farm News. Whatever troubles Adam had, l. He had Adam good job,- For he had not hats nor togs to buy And no pants for Eve to rob.
 Pull Strap. Whatever troubles Adam had, He always had a chance, For the old man neer had a fear That Eve would wear the pants. New Orleans Item. A GIFT IN ADVANCE. Twas whitewash, not A coat of fur, Old Santa brought To Lorimer. PAUL COOK.
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REAR STEAK

eve feel sorry for the fellow who blows his money and imagines he is going to
 feast on bear meat. Several years ago that stunt was pulled off in this town. Cullen Bros circus was wintering here and a bear they had was killed and put on sale at 50 cents a pound. Orders were placed early and In a rush. The editor man of this paper just then felt mighty plutocratic and went his limit for roast of that bear for Christmas dinner-there' nothing too rich for a fool editor, if he can scrape the money together to pay for it. The leather housing offn Cheyenne saddle would be juicy compared to a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
DEEPENING BEAUTY

By James Thomson Like violets pale f the spring O the year Came my Loves sad eyes to my youth; Wan and dim with many tear. But the sweeter for that in sooth;
 Wet and dim
 Tender and true,
 Violet eyes
 Of the sweetest blue. Like pansles dark [ the June of the year Grow my Loves glad eyes to my prime; Rich with the purple splendor clear Of their thoughtful bliss sublime:
 Deep and dark,
 Solemn and true,
 Pansy eyes Of the noblest bluo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
THE $2 BILL UNPOPULAR

FrOm tHe NeW lorK IIoUe'
 Why many women are unwilling to have a s2 bill in their possession has not yet been satisfactorily explained, but in- coming returns indicate that the femi- nine superstition against currency notes of that denomination is widespread and firmly seated. Another instance was ob- served the other night on steamer. Among the change handed by Purser Ward to a woman passenger engaging her stateroom was a nice. clean g bill She glanced at 1t with an expression sig nifying either fright or anger, then hand ed 1t back with the remark that under no circumstances could she accept 1t. Nor would she venture word in explanation. And there you are-or thereabout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Some say we should annex Cuba in order to corner the grafters of the world, but there are some still in Rus sia, although the grand dukes have zone out of the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
A LOOK FORWARD.

May days Are never gray days; That's why, when morning dawneth
 drear- No ruddy beams appear, No bird-song, rising sweetly clear; No scent of bloom To wait away the gloom And bring back smiles, This thought beguiles: Hope gilds the way before And when pale Winters rule is oer, The floral wealth of hill and plain Will glad our dropping hearts again.
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Julius Caesar Burrows. whitewash er- in-chief to Billy Lorimer, is about to retire to Kalamazoo. where local cal- cimining jobs will be attended to with promptness and dispatch. He Is ar, artist wherever he goes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Good judgment generally isn't when you risk your money on 1t.
 All the world loves a lover, but not nearly as much as he loves himself
 There's type of man that thinks he's mighty noble to permit his wife to be so devoted to him.
 Some families are so lucky as never to have any artistic temperaments In them to be supported by the others.
 The man who thinks he can afford to ride in taxis borrows money for them from the man who knows he can't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The world Is being searched for er- mine for use in the coronation of King George and Queen Mary next June. Send in stray lots at once, care of Buckingham palace.
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chummy again and this Is thought to indicate desire on the colonel's part that MT. Taft shall face the music in 1912, leaving the colonel to run in 1916 when he will be 5S years old
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Made Too Much Iron

Matthew Addy & Co.'s Cincinnati report says:
 Looking backward over this year is not pleasant for pig iron manufacturers. As a matter of fact the year has not been so poor in the matter of volume. for more iron was sold and melted this year than
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The Japanese war scare has been ad- journed to next year. The Japanese themselves are not bit alarmed, and only the silly are alarmed In this coun- try. .il l.lg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Even the other Smiths in New Jersey will not support the Newark boss and his chances are becoming small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
A DROP TOO MUCH.

DROP TOO MUCH. ''What made her a widow?" "She lost her husband, of course" 'Pshaw! I know that, but how did it happen?"
 "Oh. it was the result of falling out, believe"
 ''Then she must be a Reno widow?" NO; her late husband was balloon atic."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The Senate Is in danger of being tarred with the stick that daubed Lor- inner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Jim Smith of New Jersey is at any rate ascertaining what his neighbors think of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Doc Cook refuses to consider him. self a stale joke. Some one should nudge him and tell him all about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The whirling dervishes of Scrutari are out on strike. This carries the strike business to the limit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The recipient of Christmas cigars is now slYly working them off on the elevator man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

New Years resolutions should be dusted off little before they are fully reinstated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Hoxsey. who flew two miles high, found the temperature altogether too braclng to be comfortable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The sugar trust is about to hand back to the government another pock- etbook full of stolen money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The water wagon will be overcrowd- ed next week, but in the following week seats on it will go a-begging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

The man who resolves to keep a diary next year really plans to break his New Years resolutions early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
AN ATTEMPT TO DELITrLE

From the Houston Post.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald discusses Alabama's game and fish law. but who cares anything about that states poker and suckers?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Aviators should let altitude tests go unsought. Endurance and passenger tests are the ones needed at this stage of the art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

Champion Jack Johnson will not fight unless he is guaranteed ssO,O00. He Is almost as extortionate as the avia- tors.
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Between Christmas exchanging and New Years resolutions the world is still kept busy
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gold brick
game!
THE ANNJJAT,

THE ANNUAL UPSET. Soon we'll chuck the flagon, Mount the water wagon; Starting forth so gaily, Saying, "No, mo-" daily. Then we'll come a cropper- "Sambo, draw the stopper" Wisdom's precepts scorning, Won't go home till morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31
A KINDLY DEED

 The fact that the Wright brothers have granted an annuity of $1000 to the widow and children of Ralph Johnstone proves among other things that while they may be ''hard-headed'' business men, they are not hard-hearted.
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ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

steak from that bear. As roast it was about as delectable as Navajo blanket, rolled and stuffed with cobs. The frag- ments were run through grinder and an effort made to secure a return Of part of the price by the hash route-there was no use. Even the dog howled when 1t was placerd before him, and he skulked away in disgust. Wed rather try to get nourishment out of a piece of an old harness trace than to tackle piece of stew from bear."-Concordia Kansan.
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Tariff revision will not retreat particle. The people have decreed it.
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Good Year on the Whole

While the year 1910 failed to bring the high degree of prosperity to all lines of business that was promised last spring it has been very good year on the whole, and I believe 1911 will be still bet ter" said J. J. Hathaway of St. Louis.
 Boom periods are not as helpful to the country as fairly conservative good times. Five years of moderate profits give far better results than high pressure prosperity.
 we have had abundant crops this year, and when the farmers are prosper ous, as they certainly are now, general trade cannot suffer to any serious ex- tent. With another year of big crops and with the railroads taxed to handle all the traffic offered there will be no signs of dullness anywhere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-31

FORGED POLITENESS In swearing off, my brother, We daily, for the nonce; And each one to the other
 Says, After you, Alphonse.''
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ApPARATIrs NEEDED

"Let us all thinl,' advises a contem- porary Easier said than done.