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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
BIGGEST COFFEE PLANTATION

From the July Bookkeeper.
The production of the Schmidt fazendas
for last year amounted to two hundred
and fifty thousand sacks Of one hundred
and thirty pounds each, a total Of more
than thirty-three million pounds Of green
coffee. This would furnish cup of cof-
fee to every man, woman and child in
the United States and Canada for ono
week 1t requires more than one hundred
and thirty acres of drying yards. either
made of brick paving or Of beaten earth,
to dry this great production Of coffee
and fourteen mills run by steam or water
power to do the work Of the other pro-
cesses. There are sixty-six thousand a ores
in the entire estate. although all Of 1t
Is not under coffee cultivation.
There are twenty-five railroad stations
on the lands of these various planta-
lions, besides a number of other sid
ings. Twelve hundred families. number
ing over eight Thousand people, live on
the plantations and make their living by
cultvating the coffee trees. Then there
are blacksmiths, wagonmakers, harness.
makers and men of many other trades
who spend all of their time on the PLAN
Itation. All the ox-carts, wagons and
harness needed are made on the planta-
ton, and even a private tailor is EN-.
ployed to make the clothes Of the pro.
prietor and his sons.
Each administrators house-and there
are thirty-one acknowledgements connect
"a with the home residence by telephone
30 that the proprietor can keep in touch
with every part of this vast establish
ment at all times More than eighty miles
| of telephone wires have been strung
| to give this service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
WHY KITTIES CRIED

From Scraps.
Wallie aged 6. found four little kittens
in the cellar. visitor, being told of
them. expressed a desire to have a peep
at the new baby pussies.
Wallie went to fetch them. and soon
pitiful Nmewing was heard below.
Don't hurt the kitties, Wallie," called
out his mamma.
NO mamma" shouted the boy. II m
bringing them up carefully. I'm carry
ing them by their stems
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
United states steel Dividends

while the business of the county has
been somewhat quiet during the past
few weeks, the United States steel cor
pora ton continues to flourish" said a
business man.
According to the Wall Street Jour
nal the United States Steel directors
will meet the latter part of this month
to declare dividends and review the
report for the second quarter of the
year. Regular dividends In the pre-
ferred and common stock are expected
The surplus available for dividends on
the common stock will run between 8 Il
and per cent or three times the l "a
per cent required.
"As the United States Steel corpora
tion is a good barometer of general
business conditions the rate Of divi-
dends on the common stock being main
tanned on a five per cent basis is sure
~ encouraging"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Setbacks are coming to the colonel
The British government has I decided
not to remove Gorst, the British agent
in Egypt, and the New York republi-
cans have rejected the Cobb primary
bill Two defeats came in single
week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

From the Chattanooga Times.
Don't drink milk unless you are
personally acquainted with the cow
and the man who washes the bottle"
says the Birmingham Age-Herald. We
take this to mean that Alabama milk
is dangerous and that Alabamians
should confine their imbibing to near
est beer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Congressman Dalzel1 says the insur-
rents are calling upon Teddy merely
to obtain notoriety. John should sue
out an injunction and in that way stop
such shameful conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

The United States Senate II the
stronghold of the plutocratic autocracy,
and this is the reason why the machine
in New York stubbornly fights pri-
maries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
prnm0tiQn Of IIliYarsal PeaCA

The Bennett resolution providing for
. peace commission was adopted by
Congress. An appropriation of $4,000
commission, which Is directed to make
q final report within two years.
The commission has not been appoint
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
sKUNKs OUTCLAssED

From the Austin Statesman
The high cost OF living has driven
University OF Illinois professor to the
use of skunk meat, and he considers 1t
appetizing. Birmingham Age-Herald. OF
course he would. The very skunks Of
that. state have been deodorixed by the
smell Of the SENSATIONAL election scandal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Hughes, Taft and Roosevelt all want
ed the direct primary and did not get
1t in New York, and the matter is
now up to the voters who will decide
in November what they want.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
The only kind of gossip woman can
hate ID when It's about herself.
A girl lie SO naturally amiable that when
men are around she can like hot weather
If 1t Is half killing her.
The more a man could save going home
nights the more he will waste pretending
it was working late at the office.
A woman can't help being proud of her
husband for owning an automobile, II he
has to take 1t out Of the butcher and
grocer.
The first real knowledge a bride gets of
a man ID how he can want to 80 out and
fight dragons all day. but yell murder q
lhome over a little stomach ache
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Since Washington, d. C. and Whining
ton. Del.-the only cities whose census
figures have been announced-mad4
smaller percentage gains than had been
expected there is a feeling abroad in
the land that most cities are destined
to be disappointed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Honorary degrees of doctor OF laws
will not be considered by the president
when he names men to fill vacancies In
the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Jared Y. Sanders was elected United
States senator from Louisiana without
the Intervention of q bath-tub.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

All lawyers consider themselves equal
to tha taslS of serving as chief justice
of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

In aviation a cloud dispenser is now
sadly needed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

When Penrose and Lodge become
leaders vice Aldrich and Hale, the
country will go from bad to worse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

When Ballinger went to Beverly his
ticket had no stop-over at Saganfore
Hill. It was an oversight no doubt on
his part.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Ella Flagg Young is the queen of all
sch oolma ans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
English and American Wages

In the current number Of Worlds Work
1t is proven that a family of English
weavers earns more than family OF
cotton weavers say, in New Bedford,
Mass. We give the table compiled by
the writer in Worlds Work:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

The machine in New York cannot be
look editorial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Alabama Is still making pig iron at
the rate of about 10000 tons year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

New York is nothing If not progress
sive. 1t is actually preparing to elm
mate the last line of horse-car service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Boys Need Attention

1.-The music in Capitol park would be
much more acceptable said man who
attends the band concerts. IF the small
boys who are usually there in crowds
were not PERMITTED to disport themselves
in such festive manner. l refer to their
habit of racing around the bandstand
and raising an uproar when the must
clans are doing their best to hold the
attention of those who have come to
hear music.
81 do not dislike children and believe
they should be permitted to enjoy them
selves at the right time and place. but
there is no reason why they should be
allowed to annoy the audiences and the
musicians at these concerts crowd
of boys performing a mimic war dance
around the bandstand can hardly be said
to be conducive to perfect enjoyment OF
the music, and I think that in all JUS
tice to the public the custom should
be stopped.
II notice also that larger boys are in
the habit of using the center of the park
concerts at night. Wheels are not per-
mitted in the park during the day, when
the keeper is at hand, and steps should
be taken to put a stop to the practice
at times when he is not on duty. There
are some who like to remain at the parl,
after the concerts, but the place is any
thing but attractive when bicycle races
are in progress.
IT am sure that all who attend the
concerts are of my opinion in regard tc
these matters, and will join me in say
ing that remedial steps should be taken
policeman stationed in the park when
music is the attraction would prevent
the annoyance referred to-
Exhibit in Ohio Valley Exposition
II note the interest that is being shown
In the Ohio Valley exposition to be held
in Cincinnati August q to September "a.
said man who has had experience in
such matters.
II wish to suggest that Capt. r. F..
Kolb who Is in charge OF the agricul-
tural department of the state fair to be
held in Birmingham in October, be COM
missioned to prepare Jefferson county
exhibit for the Ohio Valley exposition.
After the Cincinnati affair closes the ex-
hibits can be moved to the fair grounds
here with but nominal expense.
Many persons will remember the At
lanta Cotton exposition. Well, / worked
hard to secure exhibits from Alabama
and thanks to DR.. Caldwell of Louis
Vile, then president of the Birmingham
rolling mills / secured fairly credit
able exhibit from that company. This,
with coal and iron ore exhibits. attracted
much attention to the Industrial posi-
bilities Of the Birmingham district.
And now 1 urge the availing of the
opportunity to advertise the agricultural
horticultural, trucking. and stock-raisine
ldelds, not only here In Jefferson but the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

The woman that attends prize fights
is certainly one that the world will not
applaud.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Airships on the ocean line will not
have to contend with the tops of trees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Tag days" have been abolished In
New York. The nuisance had become
unb earab1e.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

The country wants no more pugilism,
black or white.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

The typewriters at Sycamore Hi
will get no vacation this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

II am certainly interested in the loca-
ton. of Birminghams postoffice,' said
]. A. Bingham, Talladegas postmaster,
who is in Birmingham to attend the
republican state convention
"Birmingham's postoffice should be one
of the most beautiful in the south, and
the site should measure up to the re-
quirements.
81 should think there would be little
difficulty about securing fine lot Tor
100000 near the heart of the city, and
the next Congress should appropriate
the money to erect substantial build
ing which will serve the city for nifty
years to come. BY fall Birmingham
real population will be known and she
will have taken her position among the
big cities of the SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

The English language is overcoming
the Reno spasm and is becoming nor
NAL again..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

In Kidding itself of horse cars New
York has risen to the Kalamazoo class
at least
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Before many moons wax and wane
the colonel will be in politics UP to
his neck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

varied fields of profit in such things
throughout all Alabama.
II would be well for Secretary Hech-
niger who Is in charge of this work
for the Chamber of Commerce TO also
attend and give the farmers Of the ONO
valley--a vast and prosperous empire
the story of the fertile fields ana tne
mild. salubious climate of Alabama; and
in two languages IL need be, for there
are many Germans who speak thelr
mother tongue in that section
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
c. d. Ryan Here


C. B. Ryan of Norfolk, general pas
senger agent of the Seaboard Air Line
arrived in Birmingham last night and
will remain here until tonight.
Our line is in, fine physical shape
better than it has ever been,' said Mr..
Ryan. Traffic, both freight and pas
am expecting brisk passenger bust
ness throughout the summer. Wrightville
Beach, near Wilmington. N. c., is turn
ing out to be a most popular seaside
resort. l was there few days ago and
found the hotels we'll filed and all the
guests delighted with the place Many
Birmingham people are engaging reserva-
tions at Wrightsville Beach"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

And those about her
From her shall read the perfect ways
of honor. king henry VIII
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

naries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
KING CABLES HIS THANKS
Daughters of the Empire Also
Get Message from Queen Mother

Cable dispatches from King George and
the Queen Mother, Alexandra, in response
10 messages OF coincidence from King
Edward Chapter Imperial Order Of the
Daughters OF the Empire. of this city, weYe
read at the annual meeting Of the chapter
yesterday morning. at No. 19 East 18th
street II was "a memorial meeting we'll
and with the large assembly room of the
woman's Municipal League draped in
mourning and portrait of the dead King
resting against the British national colors
before their eyes the women paid tribute
TO the late ruler Of their native land.
Queen Alexandra is greatly touched by
your message of sympathy" was the reply
sent al the request of the Queen Mother,
and the King sincerely thanks you FOR
your kindness came from King George.
AT the request of Mrs, Langstaff prayer
for the Queen Mother and the royal family
was read by the Rev. Mr.. Ruggles. of ST.
Paul's Church. Brooklyn. which closed with
the petition May the soul of our departed
King rest in eternal peace" Letters were
read from Lord Kitchener, Mrs. e b.
Nordheimer, regent of the Imperial Chap
ter. Canada: Mrs. James Bryce and Lady
Purdon Clarke.
At the conclusion OF her annual address
Mrs Langstaff said: While ] firmly be-
leve each nation should be ready to de-
fend its name and the lives Of its citizens
in time Of war, l also am convinced that
women should work for the cause of peace.
IN this desire we can take no one by whose
example We could profit so much as that of
King Edward"
The annual reception, which was to have
been held tomorrow. has been deferred on
account Of King Edwards death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
GOOD WILL TO GERMANY
Effect of the Kaiser's Courtesy
Toward English Nation.
nv Gable TO The Tribune.

London, May 21.-Departures of royal
guests have been in progress through
out the day. The German Emperor,
who has been unremitting in his atten-
lions. TO Queen Alexandra. las remained
over Sunday and has been in close con-
sultation with King George. Something
like an entente with Germany will I'M
mistakably be the result Of his visit and
his considerate conduct toward the mem
bers of the royal family. The relations
between England and Germany improved
from a similar cause after the funeral
of Queen Victoria, and there will be an
even better feeling now that Lord
Kitchener, Il. Pichon and Mr.. Roosevelt
have been men marked out by him for
special attentions. MIR. Roosevelt has
gone to Wrest Park with his family Tor
A weekend visit with Ambassador and
Mrs. Reid. The entertaining there, as IT
was AZ Dorchester House, will be quiet
and informal. Mr. Roosevelt needed rest
after his exhausting Continental tour
and his health is steadily improving
There will be disappointment IN Eng
land if his public appearances are con-
fined to the Romanes lecture and the
Guildhan function. The Spectator to-
day, in the course Of a highly apprecia-
tive article. expresses the hope that an
opportunity will be found for plain
spoken address from him, notwithstand-
ing the conditions OF national mourning
Justin Mccarthy, who has written
history Of every English reign since
Queen Anne's, has undertaken. in spite
Of his age and feebleness, 10 add another
volume to the series on our own times
This will carry the record from the Vic
torian era to the opening of the reign or
George V. A less literary but more i'm
portant political manifesto on the death
OF Edward VII may be expected from
John Redmond in Ireland tomorrow.
/ Paris May IA report CT converse
ton which Emperor William had with NJ
ofchon in London, reproduced here, states
that the Emperor was exceedingly cordlai
20 the French Foreign Minister and told
the latter that the great powers, in the.
interest OF humanity, should remain closely
united and form pacific confederation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
PRAISE FOR TOSCANINI
Metropolitan Company in Aida
at the Chatelet.
IBy Gable to The Tribune.

Paris. May 21.-The opening perform
ance at the Chatelet of the New YORK
METROPOLITAN Opera Company is brill
liant fashionable success. Aida" having
been selected for the first appearance OF
the Metropolitan company suggests COM
parisons. because Verdi's grand spec
tacrIar opera, which is a strange mixture
of musical banalities and magnlhcent
beauties. is also being given at the Paris
Opera. What impresses Parisians far
and above anything else in the Metro
politan performance is the masterful
leadership of Toscanini who is unques-
tionably superior TO any musical con-
ductor of France. either at the opera
Comique or at the great concerts. Paris
is also impressed by the excellence OF
the chorus, which obeys with absolute
precision the slightest movement of Tos-
canints baton. Both Caruso and Nine.
Destinn carried all before them.
With the above mentioned exceptions,
however, the presentation of Aida at
the Grand Opera here is considered on
the whole finer than that which is given
by the Metropolitan company at the
Chatelet. where, by the way. the prices
of places are more than double the cost
of tickets at the Paris Opera House. The
stage setting at the Chatelet is certainly
inferior to what is shown at the Paris
Op4ra, and the ballet of the Metropolitan
cannot compare with the ballet of the
former. Nine. Homer's fine mezzo-
soprano voice was keenly appreciated in
its lower notes, but is considered by
Partisan critics to be shrill and clamor-
Gus In its higher ranges.
Great praise is deservedly lavished
on Gabriel Astruc for his admirable ar
rangements made for the Metropolitan
company During dress rehearsal Gabriel
d'AnnunZio. who sat next to Edmond
Rostand. said that he felt proud of the
achievements of his cOmpatriots, and
especially so of Toscanini. Maurice Dom
nav said that he had never seen such
admirable unity between the conductor
and the band and chorus, and was en-
thusia site about Toscaninis leadership.
Among those WHO are the most fervent
supporters of the Metropolitan COM
panv's performances are Nj. and Nine.
Jean de Reszke, M. and Nine. Jean
Richepin and Nj. Clemenceau, who APP
plauded loudly; Premier BRAND. who
was discreetly seated in baignoire dur
ing the rehearsal. Comte Robert de
Manifestation, and the Duchesse Dues
and the Marquis and Marquise de Ganay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
COSTLY wREATHs FOR KING
Some of the Floral Pieces Cost
Nearly 5000.

London, May 1.-THE court florists are
finding il almost impossible 10 cope with
the demand for floral wreaths and crosses.
The gardens Of Nice, Grasse a s Cannes are
yielding large quantities OF the waxlike
blooms required, but preference is shown
Tor English flowers.
AS much as 80 guineas (nearly 5000 is
being paid for some of the Wreatns TO be
placed the grave of King Edward by
foreign mOnarchs All Of these have been
ordered from London firms through the va
rious embassies.
The Aga Khan, the wealthy head Of the
rsnaiH NahoTnetans. and one of the most
distinguished potentates in the East gave
orders fC- the most costly and beautiful
tribute that the florist could create This
= i huge wreath made by Piccadilly hor-
Isl. six feet in diameter and formed Of a
background II laurel with serried rows of
English roses white aru;n lilies and Eng
lisla lilies-of-the-valley.
over a thousand lilies are employed in
- ard At one end is huge cluster OF
:7,au15 Alexandra odontoeIossum orchids
the late Kings fav0rite flower. On the
wide purple ribbon attached are the words.
A humble offering Of Ioval devotion. love
and profoundest sorrow from Aga Khan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
SPANISH HEIR Stubborn
Queen Victoria Delivered of a
Son Yesterday Morning.

Madrid. May 21-Queen Victoria was de
ivered of son, stillborn. at o'clock this
morning The unhappy outcome is attrib-
uted to a premature ACCOMPLISHMENT, which.
however. was otherwise natural The body
will be buried without ceremony in the
royal pantheon of the EscuTial Monastery.
When told of her loss the mother wept
bitterly The last four weeks have been
most trying for her majesty. Early in the
present month the approach of the confine-
ment was noted by the royal physicians.
and twice during the days that followed the
officials OF the court were summoned under
the impression that the birth was imminent.
While this state of doubt existed King Al
fonso was obliged 10 go 10 London for the
royal obsequies.
According 10 custom, Premier CanaleiaS
Y Mendes bore the body 10 a room adioin-
ing the Queens chamber For the official in
spection by the members OF the royal family
and court functionaries. who had been wait
Ing there.
'Rhe present is the first instance of a stu
birth in the Spanish royal family, although
a child or Queen Isabella II lived only long
enough TO receive the lustral water
Queen Victoria is the mother of two boys
and girl, who are living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
Overfatness Condemned

Fat. or even fattish. women readers who
want TO be in the mode this year must I'M
derstand that the demand is for lines. NOT
curves. and govern themselves accordingly
That means OFF with the fat IL has be-
come duty. Many are trying exercise or
dieting; but IL is certain they will find
these methods too slow and unreliable.
The cheapest and safest way 10 get In form
for the Directoire mode is by means OF
Marmola Prescription Tablets ANY drug
gist COR the MarmoIa Co. 1912 Farmer Bldg.
Detroit. Mich) will give YOU a large-sized
case OF these elegant little fat reducers.
a good. generous supply Tor
seventy-hve cents, and even this quantity
should be enough To make "a decided inn
preston on your excess fat Many have
lost as much as a pound a day.
These Marmola Prescription Tablets NAV
be used with impunity and likewise perfect
confidence. for. being made strictly IN ac-
cOrdance with the famous Marmola Pre-
scription. they ere, OF course. quite harm
less. They are rather beneficial than
otherwise, in fact. never disturbing the
stomach or causing wrinkling Of the flesh.