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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Apportionment in Congress

The census committee of the House is considering the subject of appor- tionment, and there may be 431 or a 437 bill instead of the 433 bill put through the last House by Chairman Crumpacker.
 To the innocent bystander there would not seem to be enough differ ence between either of the former bills and a bill providing for House consisting of 433 members to justify any debate or delay, but close study of figures shows that considerable political advantages in the electoral college are at stake. The 433 bill was drawn to give the republicans the utmost number of electors and to ren- der New York the pivotal state. As New York is state that has in the past been controlled by righ campaign funds the republicans believe they can induce the trusts and monopolies to carry it again.
 It is unnecessary to say that Ala bama stands serene under a 431, 437 or 433 bill. All look alike to Ala bama from local point of view. This state would become entitled to ten representatives under any bill that has been discussed or proposed. The Sem ate committees are not yet organized and a new apportionment will not probably become law before June or July when both houses are about to adjourn in order to get away from the Washington climate in hot weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
From Great Cases of Detective Burns in the May McClure's.

From Great Cases of Detective Burns, ''
 in the May McClure's.
 Did I ever tell you about Charley Ul- rich?" Burns asked. Charles F. Ulrich was the greatest counterfeiter the world ever knew until the advent of Taylor and Bredel at Philadelphia. But Ulrich was, perhaps, the most versatile counterfeiter that ever operated. The government it. self adopted his method of engraving a national bank note, and has used 1t ever since. Up to this time, the government had been engraving a complete plate for each bank. Ulrich engraved only one plate, leaving out the title line; he then engraved separately the title lines of the different banks, and combined any one that he wished with the plate of the note The government at once utilized Ulrich' ingenious device.
 "Ulrich came to this country from Ger many in 1853 He was raw young Ger man then, but real artist. When knew him he was one of the finest looking men I ever met-six feet tall, straight as an arrow, with long. curly hair. He was one of the pleasantest and most genial com panions in the world, one of the most in. teresting fellows to talk with on any subject-one of the best posted men ever knew. He was gentlemanly fellow | and his principal fault was that he was | the best counterfeiter that ever lived"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
IS NOBODY HONESTY

From the New York Worio.
 The formation of haberdashers' pro- tective association to put a stop to the trade in goods stolen from their stores Is one of numerous recent developments that provoke an inquiry as to the general honesty of the public.
 Most people are accounted honest at heart. at least indifferent honest" like Hamlet. Social and commercial relations demand some degree of honesty and where the quality is not instinctive 1t Is presumed to be cultivated for expediency as the ''best policy" Credit is the very cornerstone of business. But while in theory every one is assumed to be hon est, what is the practice?
 Why are factory doors locked to permit a search of employees for stolen material? What is the reason for the enormous sales of cash registers and the multiplication Of office checks and balances to prevent the theft of money by those professionally engaged in handling 1t? Why do bonding and surety companies multiply, and why do customs oriceps pry into the imports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20

cal evils. Its electoral system is a farce. It's public educational system is not much better, and the manner in which it's tillable lands are held must be changed if it's vast numbers of peons are to become good citizens. The million-acre farms must be broken up to be sold in small lots to actual tillers of the soil.
 These reforms are far-reaching, and if Madero can usher these in, or rather give them an actual start, he will have become great benefactor of his country. Diaz himself is com mitted to these reforms, but Diaz is far too old and too confirmed in his methods to carry the proposed solu- tions of these grave problems into ef- feet. The country needs younger and more progressive president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
House Bill No. 4413

News comes from Washington that House bill No. 4413 has been favora- bly reported by the ways and means committee and will come up for pas sage immediately after the reciprocity measure is disposed of, which will probably be tonight or tomorrow morning.
 This bill will have an immediate and serious effect upon certain in dustries of the Birmingham district. It places on the free list "hoop or band iron, or hoop or band steel, punched or not punched, or wholly or partly manufactured into hoops or ties, coated or not coated with paint or any other preparation, with or without buckles or fastenings, for baling cotton or any other com modity; and wire for baling hay, straw and other agricultural products barbed fence wire, wire rods, wire strands or wire rope, wire woven or manufactured for wire fenc- ing, and other kinds of wire suitable for fencing, including wire staples"
 The introduction and favorable re- port on this bill have already caused the suspension of all work on the new plant of the American Steel and Wire company at Corey, throwing several hundred men out of employ ment.
 It will be unfortunate indeed if a democratic House must take steps which will stop or retard the develop ment of any legitimate industrial enterprise.
 Birmingham has the greatest con- fidence in Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee, for there is no man who can have more closely at heart the development and progress of the Birmingham district than Mr. Underwood He has labored constantly and consistently for the districts welfare, and while the pro- visions of House bill No. 4413 seem to inflict a serious blow to one of Birmingham chief industries, no doubt MT. Underwood has good reasons for the attitude in which he is placed as sponsor for the measure.
 Meantime Birmingham's industrial leaders will doubtless take steps to see if they cannot secure a modifica- tion of the provisions which have stopped all work on a s3,000,000 plant which promised to be one of the industries in which the district could take the greatest pride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20

some manner in the celebration, for Mobile and Birmingham are hereafter to be working partners in the coal and and iron trades, linked together as they soon will be by an open Wa terway. This district is deeply inter ested in that waterway and in Mobile harbor, the outer bar of which is soon to be deepened to 95 feet. The rela- tions between the two cities cannot become too cordial, for they are inter dependent, and one cannot attain it's Maximum possibilities without the aid of the other.
 The Chamber of Commerce should lend a hand to the bi-centenary, and a special rate and big train load should be induced to attend it. The two cities should, in a word, culti- vate each other. This district is Mo- bile's source of supply, and Mobile is this districts outlet to the trade of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Interest in the Music Festival

There seems to be more interest in the Birmingham music festival to be held May 22, 23 and "A than in any of the pre- vious festivals" said Frank H. Bell "The festival of last year, under the di- rection of Walter Damrosch, was 8 suc- cess in every way, but the forthcoming affair with Victor Herbert and his or chestra, Schumann-Heink and other great singers, and Mrs, Aldrich and other bril- liant instrumental soloists, has aroused a larger degree of enthusiasm in musical circles than have ever known before.
 'yictor Herbert, from all accounts, is the most popular conductor in the coun- try today. I remember him some years ago as a famous violoncello soloist. Later I remember him as the conductor of Gill; more's band, and later as conductor of the Pittsburg Symphony orchestra. He always stood in the front ranks, and now having the prestige of being the com poser of the first high-class American grand opera, 'Natoma,' he is in the spot light as never before.
 q have met several out-of-town friends
 in the last day or two and they tell me that large parties are being organized in every part of the state to attend the fes- tival. The seat sale begins next Monday, end it is safe to predict that the Orpheum will be entirely sold out before May l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Parks Need Attention

While I heartily approve of the &C., tion of the Board of Commissioners in cutting down the city's expenses to a minimum. I do not believe that the parks of the city should be suffered to remain unkept," said a citizen who resides In the neighborhood of Capitol park.
 People living in my neighborhood have always taken a great deal of pleas ure as well as pride on the beautiful appearance of Capitol park, and when the announcement was made that s. H.. Bailey, who has been in charge there for many years, had been dropped from the city pay roll it was the occasion of much regret. Capitol park is without doubt the prettiest park in the city. but already it is beginning to show signs of neglect. The grass is growing rapidly and is beginning to be mixed in many places with weeds and clover, the flower beds need working, the shrubbery needs trimming and the ground needs to be cleared of the litter which has accumu- lated. In addition, the former rigid rule of not allowing negroes to lounge in the park is now being freely violated.
 u lS d Htl1 knONu ldtl that Oll dii occasions when open air speaking is to be had this park Is the scene of ite gathering This necessitates a present. able appearance Besides, the free band concerts are held there during the sum- mer. and the care which the park needs on the following days must be taken into consideration.
 'I have heard suggestions on many sides that the consolidation of all the former parkkeepers' positions into one or two jobs would be welcomed by the public, as then at least some intelligent. care could be given to the maintenance of the ctys few pleasure resorts.
 ''Mr. Bailey's success during his long service as keeper of Capitol park should qualify him for the position or one of the positions and all citizens who have approved of the well kept appearance of the central park would be glad to hear of his appointment. At all events, 1t is necessary that something be done, for the care of the public parks cannot be entrusted wholly to the city's street gangs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Mobiles Bi-Centenary

On May 26 the city of Mobile will be 200 years old, and the event is to be duly celebrated. In February the Catholic church, with Cardinal Gib- bons presiding, celebrated with splen- did ceremonial the two hundredth an- niversary of Mobile as an established center of Christian activity, but now will come the exercises to commem- crate Mobiles civic age and impor- tance.
 Mobile in it's time was held by Spain, France and Great Britain be- fore it became a part of the United States, and Sdcretary of State Knox will endeavor p induce each of those countries to sa hd warship to the bi- centennial of the ancient American eity-e0mparaf lively ancient that is to say,
 Birmingham bould participate in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
SHE DRESSED SOME

From the New York Sun.
 Miss Dazy Weelson of Paris and New York; who arrived yesterday by the Cunarder Lusitania, brought $20 worth of the best Parisian candy and S20 worth of the latest Parisian toys for her little friends in this neighborhood. She paid the duty with smile and the necessary coin. She paid nothing on her jewelry. appraised at $1O,0O0, which she has worn here before.
 She was altogether the most attractive figure on the ship, wearing a different gown, of the split pattern, which the fashion expert of the ultramarines de- scribed as clinging to her like dampened tissue paper, on every day of the trip. There were no two gowns alike, and the colors were inclined to be a bit vivid i; also every day she wore sapphires, em- eralds, rubies. diamonds. pearls or other gems to harmonize with the gowns.
 Miss Weelson will stop at the St. Regis with her mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Farm Demonstration Work

State Agent B. L. Moss of the farm demonstration work says this scheme of better farming has been organized in every county of the state, and that great results are to be expected this year.
 Briefly speaking, he urges all who have become demonstrators of scien- tific up-to-date farming to plough deeply at the outset and to cultivate shallow afterward. Shallow cultiva- tion after crop is started is needed in order to break no roots of a grow ing plant. He urges his army of wlde-awake farmers, supposedly about 2000 strong, to keep dust mulch over their fields, for such a covering holds the moisture that deep blowing rendered possible. He asks them, too, to practice flat cultivation of corn and cotton rows-that high ridges are in every respect objection able. Professor Fox of the Missis- sippi delta experiment station has shown that flat cultivation on even low lands pay best.
 State Agent Moss urges his demon strators to accept his suggestions, and he believes that if they will do so the state will bear this fall great crops grown on an increased acerage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Armistice in Mexico

, It is reasonably certain that an armistice will be agreed to between President Diaz and Provisional Pres ident Madero for the purpose of let ting the two sides arrange a settle ment of pending problems in Mexico that will obviate the need of further bloodshed. Dr. Vasquez Gomez, who represents the insurrectionists in Washington, is actively engaged in bringing about an armistice, and the aged Diaz is probably more than will ing. An armistice is therefore req sonably well assured.
 No doubt settlement of problems in Mexico would include at reason ably early date the retirement of Diaz, who is serving an eighth term at an age exceeding four score. The federals practically won the battle of Agua Prieta and Diaz can retire in due season with dignity. He has not been friend of democratic rule As a matter of fact neither Mexico nor any other Latin-American coun- try knows what popular rule is.
 Mexico harbors three great politi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
NIT. Harris' Visit

Evelyn Harris of Atlanta spent yestes- day in Birmingham. As one of the young old newspaper men he is popular in press circles throughout the south. During the time he was city editor of the Atlanta Constitution he was widely known and respected by newspaper men, and now as an official of the Southern Bell Telephone company his personal acquaintance IS more extensive than ever.
 Atlanta is prosperous.' said Mr. Har- ris. T cannot recall the day when it was not prosperous AS small boy l was an Atlanta booster, and everybody in Allan ta was likewise a booster I am the same booster today. And if I lived in Br- mingham I would be one of the most vo- eiferous boosters of this town. Birmins- ham is a wonderful city. Every time l come here I note it's strides and delight in so noting,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
AS THE PLAYERS SEE TT

From Outing.
 A three-hour workday, netting week. ly wage of $50 during the baseball months of the year; one hours work" day, telling how the $50 was made, yielding weekly harvest of $500 for the vaudeville months of the year; touring the country in private cars. attended by a heedful retinue of trainers and rub bers. the admired focal point of the United States of America, territories and island possessions; that is the professional baseball players existence from the view point of the ardent fan who spends en- thusiastic afternoons in the grandstand
 Working from 10 a. m. to p. m, bring ing in 800 every seventh day for half year; from a. m. to p. m., bringing perfect physical condition-no money every mid-February to early April in the southland training camps; all the late autumn and winter long plying any available vocation until the season opens; the discomforts of transient hotel life; the plague of prying publicity and the bored focal point of nearly S,0Oo.0oO fans. that is the professional ball player from his own viewpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
HE LAUGHED LAST.

HE LAUGHED LAST.
 A young man was sitting in the Grand Central depot the other day, holding a baby in his arms, when the child began to cry so lustily as to attract the at tention of every one around him. By and by a waiting passenger walked over to him with a smile of pity on his face and said:
 "A woman gave you that baby to hold while she went to see about her baggage. didn't she?'
 'Yes."
 Hal ha! hal I tumbled to the fact as soon as I saw you. You expect her back, suppose?"
 "Of course"
 ''Ha. hal ha! This is rich Looking for her every minute, aren't you?''
 "Yes. and I think she'll come back" Well, this makes me laugh-hal ha! ha. I had a woman play that same trick on me in a Chicago depot once, but no one ever will again. Young man, you've been played on for a hayseed. I would advise you to turn that baby over to a policeman and get out of here before some newspaper reporter gets hold of you" "Oh, she'll come back, she'll come back?"
 "She will, eh? The joke grows richer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
ROBERT HERRICK

By H. Houston Peckham. A charming pagan in a Christian guise, He wore stole and surplice; but his song Was not of nave and altar, nor of long Sad litanies, but rather of blue skies, And daffodil-pied meads, and butterflies, And primrose-gilded lanes that lovers throng -4fIs.,.5 In merry May time. For his heart was
 young,
 And all he saw was through glad youths
 bright eyes. Why did he sing? An! why does Philomel Cry with delirious rapture in the night The dim. blue. fragrant night of rosy
 June? A Why does the hawfinch, in the thyme
 sweet dell, Pipe wondrous lyrics when the morn is
 bright?
 Why did he sing? His soul was one rich
 tune!
 -"Fancy's Guest, and Other verses.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
watt Browns school

q am glad that Senator Watt T. Brown of Ragland got through his bill for the establishment of an industrial school at Ragland," said friend of the senator last night.
 "The establishmet of a school for the instruction of technical science has long Leen one of the hobbies of this successful business man, who has built an enterprise ing and promising young city in St. Clair county.
 "The school is to be established in this young city, which already has variety of manufacturing plants and has promise of many more. It is intended that the students of the school have the advantage of actual demonstration work in these factories while they are pursuing their studies.
 The development of Alabama as a great manufacturing state calls for young men of careful technical training and the school should be of great value. We have had to go to other states for many of our skilled workmen in most all lines. We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
A sUNsHINY HOUSE

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 A new city house which was erected on a lot between two other buildings was designed in it's interior arrangement by a woman who loved sunlight. She accordingly sought to stimulate it for the dark days which must inevitably come in the years calendar. Every room and hall was tinted a soft, delicate yellow, yet there was no monotony in the tone, as the situation and plan Of each room brought out different grada- tions of the color.
 A series of arches in the entrance hall made a. fine tone effect. In the top story the rooms had skylights of amber glass; most beautiful tone resulted from these skylights. There was always such a cheerful tone in the rooms, no matter how gray the day, that good spirits always prevailed there, and the good health of the family was often at tributed to the yellow tinted walls and the amber glass skylights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
EXPENSES AT YALE

From the Chicago Evening Post.
 New Haven, Conn.-The cost of living for a student at Yale averages slightly more than $10cO a year. according to figures gathered by the Yale News Ex- pense accounts of IA freshmen, IF so- phomores and 119 juniors were gathered by the News. The senior year was not taken into account. It is believed the average would have been somewhat high CT if the last year had been included.
 The averages obtained are $1033. 49 for freshman year, s1100S9 for sophomore year and $11S350 for junior year. One fresh- man, according to the figures collected, managed to get through the year on an expenditure of $115, while the most ex- travagant member of the class spent s22O0. In Junior year the lowest expenditure was s150 and the highest $2700.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
New York Cor. Chicago Tribune.

W ally ought to be stronger
 w than men. Man is the weak CT vessel" said Prof John M. Tyler of Amherst college, at meeting of the American Physical Education association in Cambridge, Mass.
 Dr. Glasgow of this city agreed with him when shown his statement. She said. as sex is far beyond mans Any doctor knows baby girl Is much more likely to live than baby boy. That's why more boys than girls are born. All through childhood this condition obtains.
 'It is only with the approach of maturi- tv that the more healthful training of the boy and his inheritance from generations of healthfully trained fathers gives him the advantage of muscular strength over the girl But all through life woman's physical endurance is greater than mans, and all over the world statistics show that a woman lives longer than man.
 .'This is simply because nature intend- ed it that way from the beginning Bi- ology tells us that for long time there was only one sex, the female. The male was a mere by-product. The working of the process can be seen plainly even now in the lower organisms. The male spider is insignificant in comparison with the female. In most species of fish the fe- male is much larger and better developed than the male.
 "It is only in the branches of the animal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
A KANSAS ROMANCE

From the Kansas City Journal.
 A romance of long standing was ended at Chanute the other day when E. H. Babcock of Thayer and Anna Colerazicr of Denver were married after 30 years separation. The couple met by prear engagement. The bridegroom is 51 years old and the bride 55. They were sweet hearts for many years. Then they sep- arated and for long time did not see each other. In the meantime both had been married twice. One day they met again by chance and the old flame was renewed, which resulted in marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
SERENE.

SERENE. The old-fashioned fellow
 Was never hard to please: His heart was always mellow, He liked to take his ease. You'd never see him hurry And wear his life away In useless toll and worry He loved a holiday And oftentimes would finger In tranquil ways of peace. Or point with placid finger The fruitful lands increase. The old-fashioned fellow Had all the best of life; His heart was always mellow, With kind impulses rife. If winters flakes were flying He smoked his pipe at home And when the flames were signing He let his fancies roam. Nor ever cared to mingle In sordid strife for gain; Content beside his ingle With loved ones to remain.