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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Growth of the Empire State

When Washington fought for the inde- pendence of 100000 people he did not look ahead to see a single state con- taining no less than 9113,279 people, That is where New York stands today. She gained more population in a decade than Alabama held 10 years ago. The gain in New York in the decade ended last April was 1,s44,3S5 people, or enough, ac- cording to the present congressional ratio to give her 10 more members of Congress This rate of gaining is enough to take the breath away from the man who has not kept tab on population movements.
 But this remarkable growth is largely due to the possession of the nations financial center and metropolis to which capital is attracted from all parts of the country and toward which ships come loaded with immigrants. The immigra- tion and the tribute that all the states Day to the metropolis of the country is the secret of New York city's growth.
 New York city now contains over one half of the people of the state. The state does not share the prosperity of the city, for 15 of the 6l counties in the state show decreases in population. The names of those counties, but it is safe to assume that they are agricultural coun- ties possessing few industries. It Is the old story in New York as 1t is in Ala bama-away from the farm to the cities and industrial districts where larger and surer earnings are available. When a full analysis of the situation Is made it will be found that in many cases mod ern protective tariffs are at the bottom of the away-from-the-fa farm movement Thirty-nine out of SS counties in Ohio show decreases. and when all the state returns are before the public it will be seen that the cities and industrial dis tricts are depopulating the farms from one end of the country to the other. Ala hama is not exceptional She is simply keeping up with the procession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
NAPOLEON AS A SCHOOLBO0

From lungs Napoleon and His Times
 Napoleon brought with him to Aut,,n a somber and pensive character. He never played with anyone and ordinarily walked by himself. He had much abil- ity; understood and learned readily. While I was teaching him his lesson he would fix his eyes upon me with his mouth open. If I tried to recapitulate what had just said he would not listen to me. If I blamed him for this, he would reply with a cold, not to say im- perious. air, "I know that, sir"
 I had him under me for three months. He had by that time learned French so as to make use of 1t freely in conver- sation, and could write little themes and make little translations. At the end of three months I sent him off with a certain Monsieur de Champeaux to the military school at Brienne.
 Napoleons brother. Joseph, also had much ability, although he took but little interest in study, and knew no French at all when he arrived, he learned it very promptly, as we'll as the beginnings of Lalin He was as decent and agree able in his manner as his brother was imperious His nature was as sweet en- gazing and appreciative. He was fond of his companions and protected those whom others annoyed. I never saw in him the least indications of ambition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
CPusug PadIfuU

Ut Is safe to say that no one sus- pected Memphis census population of being padded in 1900 when the figures were officially announced. but during the rast summer when was in Memphis ] heard about the padding of 10 years ago." said Wilbur Carlton of Chicago "A prominent citizen told me that there had been heavy padding, probably 15,0O0 and that it was feared on that account the city would make a comparatively poor showing this time. But I could hardly believe that there had been such exten- sive padding until read Census Director Durand's statement a day or two ago in which he charged that the Memphis census had been padded 15,00O to 10000 10 years ago. Memphis has had credit for 102,000 all this time when, according to recent disclosures it's population was very little greater than Nashville's in 1900.
 Memphis is prosperous growing city and had there been no padding in 1900 1t would have made a very fine showing only city where the enumerators stuffed the returns. But the bureau at Wash ington is watching out more closely for such frauds and there will be very little chance for padding in any city In 1920.
 "Birmingham's large increase is attract ing wide attention; and I am told that if everybody had been enumerated the population figures would have been nearer 14O.0OO than 132,6S5."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
CadsI<i This Afternoon

Madame Gadslxi, the most famous operatie star to be heard in song re- eitals this season, will make her first appearance in Birmingham at the Jeff ferson theatre this afternoon at o'clock. Many tickets have been sold and crowded house seems to be assured No music lover can af- ford to miss hearing this great artist.
 Madame Gadski Is making a short tour under the auspices of Mrs. John A. Cathey and wherever she has ap- peared she has been greeted by an im- mense audience. Mrs. Cathey's series of all-star artists opened here with Fornia and Tibaldi in joint recital, No Vember B. Gadski Is the second at- traction, Scharwenka is to be the third and Francis MacMillen the fourth and last. The season tickets were S4, but as one of the recitals has been given the price of the season ticket is now only S3. Holders of season tickets have the choice of reserved seats with out extra charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Rirminpham As shonniuy Centa,

Now that Thanksgiving is past Christ mas shopping will be in order,' said a member of the Business Mems League,
 and it is a noteworthy fact that our merchants are carrying larger and more attractive holiday stocks than even be- fore.
 Birmingham has been a popular. shop ping center for several years and today it presents many advantages in that line over all the cities between Louisville and New Orleans. In variety and quality of goods 1t is unsurpassed indeed by any city south of Chicago. The south is un- commonly prosperous this fall and the Birmingham merchants have every reason to predict large sales between now and Christmas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
HER INCoNvENIENT WAIT

From BTOOKIyH IlIt.
 q had most delightful time last sum- mer," gushed Miss Noling, but l was dreadfully inconvenienced at Leafland- ville waiting for my trunk. went there by the N. T. C., so as to take advan- tage of the scenery along the route, but I had to send my trunk on the slow B. c. & E."
 But why couldn't you have sent your trunk on the N. c. T., too?" murmured Miss Sterling.
 'Because" explained Miss Noling, glad to show her superior knowledge, "I learned from a friend of mine that the N. T. C. is not a trunk line"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Optimism in Iron Circles

Matthew Addy & Co.'S pig iron re- port, just issued, says: There has been no noticeable change in the market during the past week. If anything, prices are a little f1rmer and come nearer to being uniform for the first half of next year There has been a very good scattered inquiry for a variety of irons and while very sat- isfactory sales are reported for prompt and December shipment, the interest is mainly centered in the first six months of 1911. A spirit of optimism prevails among furnacemen generally and sev- eral Of the iron masters, especially in the south, are disinclined to take on much business for next year at prices which are now obtainable. Some of them will not sell beyond the first quarter. AS matter of fact, in ma ny sections of the country it Is costing more to make Iron today than 1t can be marketed for. Producers are will ing to let this sort of thing go on for while in order to keep their organ izations together-but of course there is limit.
 "On the other hand, consumption goes steadily on. shipments are moving in great volume and there Is no question that the melt is greater today than for many months. These facts. taken to- gether, are forcing the conservative buyer to give prompt attention to his uncovered requirements for next year. Many of them that have held off as long as they dare are now coming in A large percentage are still uncovered beyond the first of January. Some good sized inquiries for basic are still open and several local concerns are in the market for foundry grades"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
A WIDE RENOwN.

The following story is credited to Gen. Horace Porter:
 'In the mountains of New Hampshire I encountered an old negro who loved to talk about the deeds of the colored troop of which he was a member during the rebellion, and whose present occupa- tion Is that of driver on an ancient and rickety stage coach. What is your name, uncle?' I asked him. George Washing ton, sah,' said he, with dignity. That's a name familiar to everybody in this country I said. I reckon, sah, 1t oughter be- was the darkys pleased re- ply, 'cause Is been drivin' heah evah since de war "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
PEGGY

By Samuel Minturn Peck. Q Peggy. dear Peggy, so lovely you are, I'm dazzled anear you and haunted affair: Each moment I find in your flowerlike
 face Some shy hidden charm it is rapture to
 trace. In the depths of your eyes shadowed vio-
 lets nest, That come in the night-time and rob me
 of rest; And when hies the morning no comfort
 I win, As I dream of the dimple that peeps
 from your chin. An, Peggy, dear Peggy, the iasses all
 frown As you trip through the street in your
 pretty blue gown They scoff and they murmur; there's sor-
 row to pay The hearts of the ladies you've taken
 away, The eyes of the swains ever follow your
 feet, Bewtched by a music no rhyme can re-
 peat For the fairies attend you wherever you
 go, And dance to the pat of your gay little
 toe. Yet, Peggy, dear Peggy with lovers
 score, Some day you must choose from the
 hearts that adore; There's a time to coquet and time to have done You've smiled upon twenty, now love only
 one. Iris folly to falter. Why tarry to mate? A word in your ear as you trembe and wait. True counsel l offer, as honest as free. Just take my advice, Peggy-Peggy, take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
REFLECTIONS OF BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 The only way man can cut an- other out with a girl is for her to do it..
 Where there's a will there's way for the heirs to spend what 1t leaves.
 If you don't tell vain man he isn't, he'll tell you, so you might as well.
 It will be heaven sure enough if there are no first of the month bills there.
 The only man who believes in luck is the one who has things against him; the fellow who has them with i'm is sure his brains did It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
GIFTED WRITER OF LIGHT VERSE

From Collections and Recollections
 Charles Stuart Calverley is by common consent the king of betrical parodists. All who went before merely adumbrated him and led up to him; all who have come since are descended from him and reflect him. Of course, he was infinitely more than mere imitator of rhymes and rhythms He was true poet; he was one of the most graceful scholars that Cambridge ever produced and hij ex- uberant fun was based on broad and strong foundation of Latin, Greek and English literature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
NO DOUBT.

A bibulous person who was asked why he consumed such quantities of strong liquors, replied that he was engaged in etching his stomach. If he could see an X-ray reproduction of that organs in- terior, he'd be surprised at the pattern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The editor of the Hoxie Sentinel, who is close observer, says that whenever he sees woman who is painted and padded he is reminded of a man he used to know, who never had a penny in a bank, but always walked about with a checkbook stuck in his pocket Every day the old adage, "All that glisters is not gold," is exemplified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
OCEAN TRAVEL 50 YEARS AGO

In the Easy Chair of Earper's Magazine for December W. D. Howells gives an en- tertaining picture of the joys of ocean travel 50 years ago when he went abroad to serve as consul in an Italian town.
 "The cabins of the City of Palmyra were admirably arranged just back of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
St. vincent,s Hospital

Thanksgiving is the annual donation day at St. Vincent's hospital, and many yesterday. Many more will doubtless be sent today. It is hoped that by Sunday the amount contributed will be upward of 5000. The new wing will be completed in the spring and several thousand dollars will then be needed to pay for furniture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The colonel visited Washington before the President had returned from Pan anna. The one Is an insurgent and the other a standpatter and all the world knows they do not love each other as they should.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The coming down of the cost of living has smashed no one up to this time All are braced to stand it when the retailers begin to apply 1t to consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
ANOTHER GUESS.

There's no fool like an old fool,'' re- marked the man with the quotation habit.
 Unless it is the person, old or young, who thinks that T. R. has really and truly lost his grip" safe the man who observes the trend of affairs. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
OH, LISTEN TO THIS!

From the Houston Post
 Birmingham contains three times the area of Houston. Houston will make Br- mingham look like a mining camp in 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The air is to be conquered, and much discretion in these early aviators is sore ly needed. Ralph Johnstone was too dar- ing and he lost his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The Massachusetts democrats are sup porting Richard 0lney for senator, the insurgents prefer exrPresident Eliot and the standpatters are seeking Lodge in some vast wilderness of interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

Did somebody object to the style of his singing?"
 'Yes; his wife,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Indiana Is growing slowly, but she has 2,70O,oOO people, and they will continue to put out enough best sellers to satisfy the other states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
COULDN'T STAY AWAY.

After all the advertising Birmingham. Ala, has done, it seems a little ungrate- full for Aviator Ely to fly away from the place. Washington Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Congressman-eleet Barger, the socialist, is charged with only one grave offense- he eats pie out of hand. But when he is doing that his hands are kept out of other peoples pockets, and that helps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
WONDERFUL OPTIMIST

From the Houston Post.
 solomon was probably observant enough to know that no misfortune is great enough to chill the optimism of a man who loves a widow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
THE ORIGIN OF DOPE"

the silk-clad Chinese rolled for his. vic tims over the little lamp in San Fran cisco years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Defeated Tom Carter of Montana is seeking a refuge on his states supreme bench. It is a poor bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
A KANSAS COMPARISON.

Maybe you haven't heard that he turned around and flew right back again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Natural gas will boost Birmingham next year, and Corey the year after and the Warrior all the rest of the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

In Russia's hall of fame the name of Tolstol will not appear, but the Holy Synod's jurisdiction does not cover the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The AbruAzi- -Elkins story should not be permitted to break into print again un- til the senator recuperates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
IN L0TUSLAND.

Each day Is like the one before, | soft, unbroken round | Of sweet perfumes breathed OCT and o'er And music's haunting sound; And dreams that close the spirits eyes | To every frown of care, And build an inner paradise, Bulwarked against despair. Serene above, the lady moon Sails in her silver car; From tropic groves is borne a tune, Where feathered songsters are. And time and tide are both forgot And all the worlds unrest, And grief that burns and tears that blot, And weary hearts opprest.
 SKEPTICAL. Here's an interesting story in this newspaper What is it about ?'' An Indiana farmer carved his initials on the back of terrapin and after 12 years the terrapin returned.' Remarkable! And did the terrapin hold out flipper to shake hands?"
 NOT WORRYING. We're wading into winter time. The fields no longer blossom, But Dixies bards are feeling prime And gaily sing the 'possum.
 SPEAKING OF ALTITUDE. 'He seems to have very high opinion of himself" He has indeed, for a man who hasn't climbed at least 1000 feet in an aero- plane."
 AFTER THE BATTLE. His face with sticking plaster Today Is hid;
 Alasl he met his master
 Upon the grid.
 A SPLURGE. Well, how was the turkey at your house?"
 Turkey? Huh We had bacon."
 A SLEEPY PERSON.
 He didn't care
 For fame, he said,
 So long as he
 Could stay in bed
 NO WONDER. How did he get that black eye?' 'He was singing, Any Little Girl That's Nice Little Girl Is the Right Little Girl for Me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

It may be a revolution and then again 1t may simply be an epidemic of dis orderly conduct in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
NOT TO BE GAINsAID.

The Norfolk virginian-Pilot discusses "The Inspiration of Fear" It has been known to inspire some masterly sprint ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The coloners literary earnings are still satisfactory despite the adverse results in his political campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Only expert stenographers are employed when D. A. R. debate Is on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The early Christmas shopper gets the best and the most for his rhoney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The country is full again of democratic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Senators Aldrich and Lodge know from personal experience just how the house of lords feels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Landslides extend this year all the way from Panama to Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The room at the bottom is needed for the aviators who fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

In Adams time no garment workers strikes took place, we are glad to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The suffragette type of women in Lon don Is not easily controlled or gratified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

The stand-pat house of lords Is stand ing still to get big jolt just at present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
NOT WORRYING

We're wading into winter time,
 The fields no longer blossom, But Dixie's bards are feeling prime And gaily sing the 'possum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
SPEAKING OF ALTITUDE.

'He seems to have very high opinion of himself"
 He has indeed, for a man who hasn't climbed at least TOGO feet in an aero- plane."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

For this Is England's greatest son. He that gained a hundred fights Nor ever lost an English gun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

How did he get that black eye?'
 "He was singing, Any Little Girl That's a Nice Little Girl Is the Right Little Girl for Me-"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-01
Properties for Sale
Ar ---
The D. A, Perry Real Estate Agency

No. fss. Fifty.three acres II land and good,
comfortable buildings. Land lies fine and is
well divided, Good sugar orchard. Three hun
dred dollars worth Of fruit sold IN season.
Farm cuts thirty ave tons Of hay. Located on
4 good road only four and one half miles from
harre city two and one-half miles to Plain
ia4tf
NO. 1874. For sale--l55 acres Of land 70 till
iage balance pasture and woodland. Big lot
Of wood Land nearly level; free from stone
and lodges fences hne. Good sugar and apple
orchard. Farm viii cut 70 tons hay and Keep
b cows aud team Two houses in good repair
thinning water Rural cree delivery. fele-
phone Two and one half miles 70 railroad
station. Price, $500. Might exchange for other
property. i24d
No. I0s For sale or exchange-0i acres Of
land; 20 acres tiliage very productive. Good
sugar and apple orchards. Farm with cut 81
tons hay besides cnsilage and other crops. VIII
keep p COWS and team. Large 80 70 basement
harni good silo. flne water system that cost
$500 Eleven-room house In good condition.
Two miles from railroad, Price, 1890; OF would
exchange for Barre city property. i2ltf
No. iA5. 10 acres Of land IN town Of 1000 pop
ulation. three and one half miles from railroad.
Fifty acres q tillage, nearly level and free
Win keep 30 COWS and team. Good basement
barni two silos Good, large house Ia fine re-
pair. Rural free delivery and telephone. buy
Farm, stock and toolk for 5000. i2itf
No. iaf. For saie-Go0d six-rootn house with
small harm House has electric lights. Two
acres Of nice land with fine lot OF apples and
small fruit IN abundance. Only Ave minutes
walk Il most of the stonesheds and ten minutes
20 railroad station In Rarre city. Price only
l2su
We can also dispose Of Your real estate farm.
stock and tools. merchandise and furniture at
public auction. Satisfaction guaranteed IN this
and all our other business transactions. i2lm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-01

FOB SALE-Nice driving horse. Not afraid
Of autos Or electrics. Telephone. OF see. r. A.
slayton. li7tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-01
BOARD AND ROOMS
MISCELLANEOUS.

HOME LAUNDRY 81 Prices reasonable and
work guaranteed. ~ summer street. corner OF
Merchant, Barre. i43tas
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-01

Sol. 6. 1oto.


The freemen OF the city Of Barre, in
The county Of Washington and state Of
Vermont, are hereby notified and warned
to meet on Tuesday, September Q, 1910,
at . o'clock in the forenoon in their
respective wards. at the several voting
places hereinafter named for the pur.
pose Of eleeting governor, lieutenant.
governor state treasurer, secretary Of
state, auditor OF accounts, attorney gen
eral, a representative to Congress, three
county senators, two assistant Judges
d the county court, Judge Of probate,
states attorney, sheriff, high bailifh
fifteen justices Of the peace and city
representative 70 represent the city Of
Barre in the general assembly of the
state for two years next ensuing
The following are designated "a the
voting places:
Ward 4, Church street school building.
Ward 2, spaulding graded school
building
Ward 3, summer street school build.
ing.
Ward 4, Beckley street school build.
ing
Ward 8, hose house, Blackwell street
Ward 8, court room, city hall
Dated at the city Of Barre, Vt, Au.
gust 10, 1910,
James mitch, Mayor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-01
ESTATE on oLEMrNr ROWLAND.


STATE or VERMONT. The Honorable
District II Washington, - : Probate Court for
tie District Of Washington To an persons in
terested IN the estate ~ Clement Rowland. late
Of Cabot In said District. deceaaed Greetings
At Probate Court, holden At Montpelier.
within and for said District on the 2ith day Of
August. 1910 an instrument purporting 10 be
the last viii and Testament Of Clement How
land, late OF Caliot. In said District, deceased.
was presented 90 the Court aforesaid, for
Probate
And il is ordered BY said Court that the 9th day
81 September, 1910 At the Probate ONCE To said
Montpelier. be assigned for proving said in
sifumentt and that notice thereof 10 given 70
all persons concerned. BY publishing tnis or
der three weeks succeSsiyely Ia the barre
faily Times newspaper circulating ia that
vicinity, in said District, previous 10 the time
appointed.
therefore you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court. At the time and place afOre-
said, and eortest the probate " said will, II
ron have cause.
Given under my hand al Montpelier in said
District this 9th day Of August. 1910.
FRANK J. MARTIN. Judge.
aug 25-sept 10
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-01


WANTED AT ONCE-Two finishers and one
rougher. Apply 30 The D b. l. Granite Co.
East Barre, VT lS5tf