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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
RECREATION
From the Milwaukee Journal.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
 While some do not work enough to get the proper amount of physical ex- ercise there are others who wear them selves out by too close application to their labors A certain amount of rest Is needed by every one. Mental labor will tire the body as well as the mind. There is manual labor that requires close mental application, while there Is some that requires no appreciable mental strain. Every one should do some work of some kind. And every one Is in need of some rest or re- creation other than sleep likeness is far from being a rest, though there are instances when perfect idleness may be required. Change of occupa- tion brings a desired rest. If your work is manual labor. seek mental re- creation, music. reading, an entertain- ment or social hour. If your work
 is chiefly mental, take some physical exercise. Make use of a work bench ride, walk or work in "a garden. II it comes in your reach, follow example of Gladstone or Lincoln and swing an ax, but with discretion Every one who
 can hould cultivate a habit of walk ing. One gets the fresh air and a variety of things seen refresh the mind The observing person cannot walk many blocks or far on country road
 without gaining some good thought Whatever your occupation choose that for recreation which calls into action | different set of muscles and a different
 field for thought. Change is the sauce that sharpens appetite"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

A DAY DREAM OF SPRING. I seem to hear the eddies sing beneath
 the willow bough And the river as 1t journeys to the sea, With the sound of many voices, slipping lightly from the prov Of boat careening idly under me. The song of birds is in the air and flow
 CTS sweet perfume, At intervals I hear the drone of bees; The softened note of cattle bells steals
 over fields of bloom, Borne to me on the whisper of the
 breeze. No care in all the world around, no cloud
 across the sky, No shadow left of Winters sad array; All Natures gentle loveliness upbreathing
 in sigh
 To heaven sent from valleys of the May. What sordid millions cannot buy is free
 to every wight Whose heart with Natures songs is still
 in tune, Who greets the first peach blossom blown
 with unconcealed delight And loves world that's rolling on to
 June!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
A FAREWELL

Richard Linthicum in the New York World We're sorry, Cuhnel Gawdon, suh, to say
 good-by to you: We have much admired to know you and
 to hear you talk true blue; We reciprocate your farewell speech, as
 fragrant as the breeze That brings a breath of roses or of sweet
 magnolia trees; Though we-all fit with you-all, suh, and
 like you-all we bled. And many a time "skedaddled," suh. as
 you did too, you said, We ioin with you our hearts and hands
 to honor Grant and Lee Immortal names now linked in peace for
 all eternity. It grleves us, Cuhnel Gawdon, suh, that
 we forsooth must part. We'll miss the simple eloquence outflow
 ing from your heart; We'll miss your courtly manners, sun,
 we'll miss your gentle ways The salt and savor of the south of ante-
 bellum days. And when you're back in 'Dixieland we'll
 often think of you And your broad sunlit savannas, by the
 banks of your bayou, Where in fancy at the twilight hour, to
 lull you to your rest, you will hear your old black mammy
 croon the songs you loved the best. But if again you kindly condescend to come this way. Your fathers house. Is open; you'll be welcome, night or day, To partake. suh, of its bounty and Its hospitality, Where all now sit above the salt in con sanguinity But if this parting be the last, we give you back your toast; "Of all the sections of our land we love each one tho most, And may your days outnumber far this lfe's allotted span Here's to you. Cuhnel Gawdon. senate, and gentleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
ODD WAY OF SMOKING

From the Strand.
 During the South African war a Boer soldier named Frank Brown was shot in the forehead with rife bullet. Strangely enough, it did not kill him. and after the war he secured employ ment on one of the transatlantic steam ers When fully year had passed he complained of trouble in his head, and after a thorough examination the surgeon of the ship decided that the bullet, which had never been removed, must be ex- tracted This was done, and afterward, for the amusement of hiE trends, the wounded soldier placed a lighted cigar cite in the hole from which the bullet was extracted and drew the smoke through his nose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

proportion of the average audience Now, some of the finest music extant is found in grand opera-tnneful, easily singable grand opera. Tschailxowsky' opera "Eugen Onegin." to be heard at the forth coming festival here, is one of the most beautiful things in grand opera literature. It combines melody brillianoe and musi- cianly treatment, and while it Is not in tended that sacred song shall be shelved entirely, Mir. Damroschs selection of oreratie music for the big chorus night of the festival will be, it is safe to say, heartily approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

1 in the election of members of the legisla- ture, and it looks like there is to be a vigorous and perhaps bitter contest in this county. However, the people are thoroughly aroused and there is no ques- tion but that the very best men who will consent to become candidates will be elected 10 the state legislature. They will be men who will thoroughly represent the business interests of the immunity and will sec that only fair, just and generous treatment is accorded to those who are investing millions in this district for it's development and it's prosperity.
 I am glad to see that Congressman Un- derwood has gotten so far along as to ask the people of Birmingham to select a site for a new government building. have no interest whatever in real estate other than that built upon and not for sale, but the practical location must be somewhere In the neighborhood of Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. at a point equi-distant from the two great railway stations, thus enabling the mails to be promptly handled and distributed.
 Birmingham's business men of the Chamber of Commerce should get to- gether and agree upon site and get prices upon it and send the same to Con gressman Underwood without delay. If so. we might get through bill at this session of Congress appropriating for the same and next year we can get an appro- priation for building sufficient for the Greater Birmingham.
 Talking about improvements, I am glad to see that the Board of Aldermen have again taken up the matter of. additional paved streets for the city. Nothing has done more to make Birmingham attractive than the paving which we have done with in the past five years. Nothing will add so to the city's growth as to continue paving streets.
 And right in this connection, 1t is indeed unfortunate that there is only one paved street to the great South Highlands resi- Jence section, necessitating all automo- piles to go up the narrow and steep Twen- tieth street hill Accidents galore have occurred recently within the three blocks from Avenue G to the top of the hill. Let provision be made immediately for the paving of the Twenty-first street highway around Avenue H and up Twenty-second and across by the park to Five Points Also let Eighteenth street be paved from Avenue A to Eleventh avenue, or, certain ly, from Avenue H to Eleventh avenue This will relieve the traffic on the Twen- tieth street hill and would prevent any of the accidents which are of almost daily occurrence in this narrow street. Let the people get together and clean up the city and pave the streets. Property on the paved streets of Birmingham has doubled in value in the past five years. All of the property will likewise double when the streets leading to 1t are put in proper con- dition. f.
 Let us continue the upbuilding spirit existing and add to it every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
soRELY TEMPTED,

SORELY TEMPTED.
 A Kansas man in ', ashington writes to friend back home as follows:
 'I was walking on Pennsylvania ave- nue the other day and met 8 fashionably dressed lady with her nose in the air. and displaying generally a sort of an T am holier than thou expression on her bony visage. She was leading, by silken and betasseled cord attached to the col- lar of the brute, a wretched little dog about as big as a Kansas 'posNlm. Tho body of the said flee was carefully en- wrapped in some kind of an elaborate and highly adorned blanket. all a-glitter with buttons and buckles. just stopped and looked at the outfit, and felt as if would have given a dignified sum for the privilege of giving that varmint q hoist with my right brogan that would have landed it in the middle of the ave- nue-and then made my escape by the east gate But I smothered these ris- ing currents of my soul, and passed on"
 THE QUEEN ADVANCES.
 Goodbye, Winter
 On your way
 All our hearts
 Are pledged to May!
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
MAYBE HE WAS

From Lippincott's.
 Enraged over something the local newspaper had printed about him. a subscriber burst into the editors office in search of the responsible reporter.
 ''Who are your" he demanded. glar- ing at the editor, who was also the main stockholder.
 "Im the newspaper" was the calm reply.
 And who are your" he next in- quired. turning his resentful gaze on the chocolate-colored office devil clear ing out the wastebasket.
 "Me?" rejoined the darky. grinning from ear to ear. "Ah. guess ah's de cul'ud supplement-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
AN ANNOYING MISTAKE

From Everybody's.
 A gentleman of Arizona once hanged himself to the bedpost by his supend- CTS. The verdict of the coroner's jury was:
 Deceased came to his death by com ing home full and mistaking himself for his pants"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
Action of Cotton Market

'"rhe action of the cotton market today,
 notwithstanding the fact that the market literature emanating from New York and New Orleans has been of bulish charac- ter recently, indicates to my mind an eff fort is being made to invite the public back to the bull side in order that hold CTS of contracts might be able to lqui- date" said John A. Caldwell. But the public has been stung, and they return with great reluctance. On the contrary, the weather is fine and preparations for planting will go on with much rapidity
 With general speculation almost nil tho cotton market will be subject to manipu- lation, but it looks to me as If the high prices for this crop have already been seen. By close economy and some eurtail- ment on the part of the spinners at home and abroad there will be enough cotton to go around It has rarely ever happened that two successful bull campaigns have been run on the same crop. Of course, this year might prove the exception, but doubt this.
 The cotton exchanges of this country are in the limelight. Congress is asking them to show their hand. They have made out fairly good case, and do not believe Congress will abolish them this session. It would be detrimental to the business interest of the country now if any set of men connected with the cotton trade, either from legitimate or specu- lative point of view. should try to corner the market It would only arouse the spinners' wrath, and would do the farmers no good whatever, because the staple has passed out of their hands. The big New York and New Orleans professionals will no doubt go after each other from time to time, and the public will trail on a small scale, but they will never get the public interest in on big scale again this sea- son. As planting progresses the south may oversell the fall positions, in which event a campaign might be made to run them in. At present there is no decided trend to the market, unless 1t is toward lower levels hundred point break last week created a very beaffsh sentiment. it terminated in an oversold market and an advance of 100 points. Sentiment switched to the bull side and today's market indi- cates that it has been overbought. An ef- fort to unload found buyers scarce"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Heaps and heaps of people try to travel to heaven on passes.
 The kitchen range is the safe deposit vault for domestic felicity.
 A girl can guess what a man means when he doesn't mean anything.
 If the devils were cast out of most men, there wouldn't be anything left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

tinue as it is. But if Arllell and his asso- eiates have from s2OOO,0oo to s4,OoO,ooo to invest in New York newspaper, 1t may be that they can yet buy an established one and get Mr. Roosevelt to edit it.
 If they do there will be no question about that newspaper getting a circu- lation.
 Speaking of Roosevelt naturally reminds one of politics.
 Somehow President Taft with all his good nature and pleasant smile seems to have lost out with the senators and rep resentatives in Congress. He has prom ised more than he can fulfill in the way of political appointments and has so em- barrassed many of his political friends by promising them offices which he could not give, or wherein he afterwards changed his mind, that he has converted fully one-third of his congressional friends into enemies As a consequence there is an unheaval in Washington. Congress- men are accusing him of what they term vacillating policy and the republican party is in instruction against itself. The country is likewise sore, making it practically a foregone conclusion that the next House of Repre- lntatives to be elect ed this coming November will be largely democratic. In such event 1t is believed that the democrats can elect a President November two years hence if the party can get together and select an able and popular candidate. As it is now, the two most conspicuous men in the public eye are Governor Harmon of Ohio and Mayor Gaynor of New York
 Certain it is that the democrats can elect the next House and 1t will be our own fault if we don't elect the next President.
 A wel-known business man of Rich mond, Va, who has large financial inter- ests in Birmingham and this district, was
  here yesterday on his quarterly visit.
 'It seems that every time come hereg said he, you people are in the midst of a political contest. I don't see why you don't concentrate all your elections at one time and have them once every two years"
 This is wise suggestion, and I hope some day we shall be able to adopt it. am glad, however, to note the lack of bit- terness in the existing gubernatorial con test. It is fortunate indeed for Alabama that two such high-class and excellent gentlemen arc in the race for the demo- cratic nomination for governor of the state. Than ONeal and Mallory there are no better nor higher-toned men in Alabama. Both have clean personal rec ords, and it is merely matter of issues upon which they stand which divide the people. MT. Mallory is for statewide pro- hibition as a constitutional provision and Mir. ONeal is for county rights. Thus the issue is to be fought out and the ndica- tions at the present time are that MT. ONeal will be successful.
 that many other issues are to be involved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
Regarding Elevator Service

"An incident which happened while l was a passenger on one of the elevators in a great skyscraper came uncomfort- ably near resulting in a serious acci- dent" said D. T. Shelton. "A negro ele- vator boy carelessly started his elevator before young man who was boarding the car was fully in the clear, thereby causing him to come dangerously near getting caught between the landing and the moving car. It Is a very hard mat ter to understand why the owners or lessees of buildings such as the one re- ferred to should employ irresponsible ne- groes to run elevators who have so little regard for the safety of passengers, espe- cially ladies and children.
 "The incident which I have reference to is only a repetition of many such oc- curing every day in these buildings without anything being said or done with a view of stopping the same. This young man was probably not used to riding these elevators, as was evidenced by his lack of agility needed in getting on and off these cars in order to escape prob able injury.
 Ut appears to me it would be an ex- cellent idea if some measure was taken to eliminate this practice, or else employ worthy white boys who will at least have some regard for the safety of the pub lie and who will answer question put to them with less insolence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
OVERLOOKED.

Have you seen the Jonesbys in their new carp
 'Yes. It's too bad about the Jonesbys. hope they'll consult an oculist soon." What's the trouble?"
 They haven't been able to see me since they bought that car"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
PRUDENT MAN.

My wife gave me curtain lecture last night and I'll tell you 1t made me hot" What did you do?'
 T famed myself. What in the name of common sense did you think I'd do?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
.HE value of established newspapers
 in this country seems to be increas-
 ing in proportionate rate with the

it's own and Pratt City and Wylam are sub-stations of Ensley. A letter intended for what used to be Pratt City should be addressed Pratt City station, Ensley, Ala. The fact that Ensley is annexed to Birmingham does not change the status of it's postoffice or it's postmaster. It is the same way with Brooklyn. There is no longer a city of Brooklyn, old Brook lyn being a borough of New York city. But the Brooklyn postoffice remains"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

Cold storage plants should be compelled to have a semi-annual clearance sale. Ask the department stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

When New York names a street after T. Roosevelt, Indianapolis will call its principal street Fairbanks avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

The Rocky Mountains start a snowslide whenever they feel like it, and they do not take out a license beforehand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
HIS LANDLADY,s REPLY

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 This appears to be pretty slow town. You have no pay-as-you-enter street cars here"
 'No. bu. we have a pretty good line of aay-t tefore-sou-leave boarding houssS."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

There will be no snowslides on the Panama transcontinental route. That much is we'll assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

When Theodore Roosevelt arrives off Sandy Hook then will the great crisis of the Taft administration and of the Cannon -Aldrich combine arrive also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

In wet cities the saloon Is the poor mans club, and the club is the rich mans saloon. Turn about is fair play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

No aeroplane should be permitted to fall until it has rung an alarm to pedestrians who have escaped the automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

MT. Rockefeller sees at last that he cannot get rid of his dollars with a snow shovel, and he is seeking a federal char ter to aid him In his gigantic task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

Manager Molesworth should remember that runs are chiefly scored by the bat. Two or three strong hitters can keep al-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
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A WEIRD PATTERN. Clarence had on the loudest pair of socks yesterday I ever saw. What did they look like?" Something like a cross between the aurora borealis and an Italian sunset" MORE MOUTHS TO FEED. Here's to the stork,
 Bird of all nations,
 Sent to make dads
 Hustle for rations!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

Halley's comet coming into sight cannot cause the people to overlook \ the fact that the baseball season is near at hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

The first anniversary of the inaugura- ton of President Taft was not observed at Winona, nor by ultimate consumers in general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

The political spotlight will not know which way to turn when Col Jim Gordon leaves Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

In Philadelphia the spotlight shines on the walking delegate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
Rusiness md Politics

Business is quite active in most manu- featuring and mercantile lnes," said Robert D. Carnes of Chicago, whose busi- ness puts him in close touch with vari- ous interests. Conditions had been im- proving so rapidly that we seemed on the eve of record-breaking prosperity; but politics at the national capital have been somewhat disquieting. Wall street, always sensitive, became depressed two or three weeks ago and for while 1t looked as if we would have a short period of dullness again. But general business Is really so sound that the stock market could stay down. Everything IS looking bright once more. There will be a good spring trade and business will improve as the year advances.
 "As to politics, the democrats are all most sure to carry the next House. have always called myself a democrat but have not voted the democratic ticket ar as for that matter any congressional ticket, for eight years. But, like many other lukewarm party men, l will vote the democratic ticket this year. I am hoping to see the democrats in power again and I believe the democrats will win next fall and In 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
Mail for EnsIey

"A good deal of the mail intended for Ensley, Pratt City and Vivian is de layed in delivery or never reaches its destination because 1t is improperly ad- dressed" said a business man.
 Many persons think that because Ens- ley, Wylam and Pratt are parts of Bir- mingham. letters written to friends or business concerns in either one of those places and mailed in Birmingham with the address such and such a street. end the word city or Birmingham. would be promptly forwarded to the persons to whom they are addressed. But such ii not the case Ensley has postonice ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

The best way to save money is to ig- nore and refuse to read the advertise ments in the magazines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

March is trying to overcome its pre- vious reputation for fiarebacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

The first robins were ruthlessly slain 1T the prevailing meat boycott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

Cold storage eggs can be used without harm on the lawns in the Easter cele- bration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

Wade Ellis is now in the Ohio political jungle, and he may never return as hand some as he went.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
THE FAMuY.

Good morning, MT. Platter. How is Mrs. Flatter?'
 Quite well, thank you" And the poodle?"
 Tn the best of health" And the rubber plant?" Doing finely" T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

New Jersey proves to have been but a mother-in-law to the beef trust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06
The Fishing Is Fine

rThese warm days--are. bringing gladness to the hearts of fishermen, said lover of the rod and reel.
 During the past few days some very fine bass have been taken with the fly. A friend of mine landed one a few days ago that weighed 5h pounds; and he also took from his private fish ing ground on another day two more that averaged 4 pounds apiece. These fish came from lakes in touch with the street car system.
 "The bass are rising to the fly and l would not be surprised If by Mon day the troll would bring very fine results. It is not improbable that many persons will strike out for Ca haba river and other favored waters to try for bass today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-06

There is some comfort in the fact tha Philadelphia is thousand miles away.