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The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
From Now On,

My resolutions gone to pot.
My diary on the shelf.
I'll get a chance, as like as not.
To now enjoy myself.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17

Mr. Pomer.ne is one cf Ohio's faithful DelnocTats.
He may be depended upon to represent the public
interests and to take his stand among the genuine
progressive Senator'S
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17

from the n 1nAs t1ty star
Senator Lcrimer naturally prizes his eat in the
Senate very highly. He recognizes it one Of the
best that money could buy.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17

Prom the Chicago Evening Post.
The city plan commission Of Seattle lays down
this interesting pnstnlate: There arc fcm eseutial.
which &C to make up great manufacturing city
nspoation to the market. cheap power. available
sites and the labor problem" In Chicago We'rs q
bit more modest. We srt down "labo'' - an ID
vantage bot vs hardly consider its 'pEobans' Z
manufsctuFing ashrt.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
Part Of the Role.
AfteR the Ball.

"Ferdy held me SO close that / couldn't
dance comfortably"
well. why didn't you 90 into the con-
seryatory you goOse?"
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17

S.scchan is determined to win the New York Sena
torship. This is where the Democrats usually max,
their mistake. They give the big jobs to mal
politicians
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17

From the Charleston News and OUurier.
Of course. il fifty German anarchists should rent
a house right in the city of London If would still
Re possible to summon the reserve and get the In
dian army back home in time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BIG DAM BREAKS
 AT PENITEN TIARY

Montgomery, January 4.-gSpecial)- Faulty foundation covering a stretch of 30 feet of the big dam which is being built by the state at Speigners caused this part of the retaining wall to give way Tuesday night. entailng damages which will retard the completion of the wall for at least another month. The dam extends three-quarters of a mile at the penitentiary cotton mill. and is being built by the state to furnish power for the state properties at that place. The wall is of concrete and mortar.
 According to advices which have been received In the convict department the crumbling of the dam will delay the work of completion at least one month, not permitting the finishing touches, as con sequence, before March. It was hoped to have the dam ready by February.
 A pretty incident connected with the operations at Speigners since the dam gave way is told by Governor Conner.
 Ben Starke, a Shelby county convict, who was paroled by the governor on Christmas, and who is a practical rail- road construction engineer has been se- cured by the state to take charge of the construction and to rush 1t to hurried completion. While foreman of railroad force several years ago the foreman had occasion to kill one of tre negroes in his gang. for which he was sent up for mur- der. The pardon extended him on Christ mas was the only pardon in the batch of some 1O5. the remaining 104 extensions of clemency being on parole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BANKHEAD FAVORS HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Elias WelIbOrn Dies-Streams Are Swollen With Rains-Judee Rich-
 ardsOn Leaves for Washington

Huntsville, January 4-(Special.) )-Secre- tary J. H. Lilly of the Huntsville Busi- ness Mems club has received letter from Senator John H. Bankhead acknowledge ing receipt of resolutions adopted by the club relative to the creation of na- tional department of public health. Sen ator Bankhead writes that he is in hearty accord with the spirit of the resolution and intends to do everything in his pow CT to accomplish the end desired.
 Senator Joseph F. Johnston, in let ter to the club a few days ago, expressed himself as being in favor of the measure also
 The body of Elias Wellborn, a Confed- crate veteran of this county, who died Monday morning at New Market, was brought to Huntsville today and inferred in Maple Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were all members of Egbert Jones camp of veterans. MT Wellborn was "A years old and was ill for some time at the home of his sister, Mrs. M o. Lips comb.
 All of the stremas in this section were swollen and many of them were out of banks yesterday from the heavy and con- tinued rains of Sunday and Sunday night. The rain lasted about 30 hours without showing any signs of diminishing.
 Judge William Richardson, member of Congress from this district, left last night for Washington to resume his duties in Congress. He is well pleased with the prospects for the passage of the necessary legislation for the development of the power of Muscle shoals, which was given a big boost in the banquet at Florence Friday night.
 Capt. William s. Wells United States army, who is here visiting his wife, for merly Miss Annie Richardson, has been assigned to duty in the Philippines, and he and Mrs. Wells will leave for the islands in a few days. Captain Wells was reared In Huntsville is the son of Union veteran of the civil war, and won commission In the regular army by good service while volunteer in one Of the Alabama regiments recruited to fight in the spanish-American war. James Derrick, a negro, was convicted in the law and equity court yesterday afternoon on the charge of selling uouor The court is holding a special term, and large number of criminal cases are be- ing disposed of.
 During the storm of Monday morning two large chimneys in the residence of Mrs. C. C. Dement, on West Holmes street fell without warning and did a great deal of damage Nobody was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
TO SEGREGATE
 RACES IN CITY
HUDDLEsTON PROPOSES ORDI- NANCE TO PROHIBIT NEGROES rhoM M5yiNG INTo BLocKs oc. CUPIED BY WHITES

Alderman George Huddleston last night introduced a unique ordinance in the City Council, which, on first read ing, met with the approval of many all derman. It proposes to sepregate the races. preventing negroes from moving into blocks already occupied by whites. only excepting domestic servants who may reside on the premises of their employers. Here is the ordinance which was referred to the judiciary committee:
 Be 1t ordained by the City Council of Birmingham as follows:
 That any negro person who shall hereafter move into or take up his residence in premises not now occupied by persons of the negro race in any block in which the majority of per sons then therein residing are of the white race, such residence being with ing 400 feet of the residence of any white person then therein, and any white person who shall hereafter move into or take up his residence in prem ises not now occupied by persons of the white race in any block in which the majority of persons then therein residing are of the negro race, such residence being within 400 feet of the residence of any negro person then therein, snail De gullty or a mlSde- meanor, and shall be punished by @ fine of not exceeding $100 and by im- prisonment at hard labor for the city for not exceeding six months. one or both; and falling to pay or secure such fine, shall be imprisoned for such failure, or placed at hard labor for the city until such fine and costs are paid, and the person so sentenced to hard labor shall be allowed not exceeding 50 cents for each days service so per- formed; provided that any block, par eel or subdivision of land, which may be bounded on four sides by public streets, alleys, avenues or highways, shall be considered as a block within the meaning of the term hereinabove used; and provided further that do- mestic servants, residing on the prem ises of their employers, shall be ex- cepted from the provisions of this ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
NEWS OF cENTERvILLE
Bad Weather Preyniis-July Term of
 County Court Is Held

Centreville, January 4.-(Special)-
 The flercest weather of the winter pre-
 vails here now After continuous
 rain. lasting for A hours, it began
 showing here at an early hour this
 morning and the ground is now white
 with snow and the wind is blowing at A high rate and the weather is bitter
 cold.
 On account of the heavy rains in this section the Cahaba river Is higher than 1t has been in year
 The jury term of the county court for the Centreville division convened here yesterday morning. On accou" of the very indictment weather mant witnesses were absent and consequent lv A number of cases were continued until the next call of the docket. The iuries were discharged for the term at a late hour yesterday afternoon. There were IA convictions and pleas of gull ty. three acquittals, one forfeiture taken, and several cases dismissed Judge w. l.. Pratt has a reputation for the dispatch of business, which is equaled by but few trial judges in the state.
 pr. H. M. Fuller of this place, and l bride, who was Miss Lucy Beck oi Augusta. Ga, have arrived in Centre vile and are receiving the congratu- lations of many friends. The marriage of this popular couple came as sur prise to their friends of this place.
 Quite a crowd from this county vii go to Montgomery to witness the in | augural ceremonies of Governor O'Neal
 The schools, which were closed fol the Christmas holidays, resumed work
 yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
UNDERWOOD GOES
 BACK 10 CAPITAL
Does Not Expect Extra Session
 This Year
PLANS OF DEMOCRATS
Thinks Party Will Elect Next Presi- dent Unless Legislative Blunder
 Is Made, Which He Docs
 Not Think Likely

Yesterday afternoon Congressman Un- derwood returned to Washington for the short session of Congress.
 He stated that he does not believe that
 there will be an extra session. He stated, too, that he does not believe that In the short session anything of especial inter- est will occur.
 After the adjournment, said the con- gressman, "the democrats will hold a short caucus, and tentative ways and means committee will be named. This committee will settle down to business right off the reel on revising the tariff downward. I am in favor of considering the tariff schedule by schedule.
 MT. Underwood will be the chairman of the tentative ways and means commit tee, and does not expect to return to Bir- mingham until summer.
 q am very optimistic concerning the chances of the democrats to elect the next President of the United States" stated he. There is no doubt but that we will do so, unless we make some blunder in legislation. l do not believe that any such blunder will occur, as the democrats are determined to proceed cautiously and carefully, but boldly withal If the democrats show to the people that they are competent of legis- lating wisely, then the people will reward us by electing a democrat President"
 In speaking of the plan of Represen- tative Bennett of New York and others to decrease the south's representation on account of the practical disfranchise- mcnt of the negro, Congressman Under wood stated that Bennett has already lost his seat, and that he might lose some thing else if he persists in agitating a problem which has its origin in the prej udices which came out of the civil war.
 You may rest assured" he stated, that there will be no decrease In the south's representation. As matter of fact, the members of the House will be increased to take care of Iowa, Maine, Indiana and others who. under the current plan of apportionment, will lose a member each. If the number remains as it is to- day, Alabama will have new congress- man. And Jefferson will have a repre- sentative of it's own.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

ferson last night in "A Trip to Africa"
 by large crowd of colored people for
 whom the balcony seats were reserved
 and by number of white people as
 well.
 The famous negro prima donna was heartily greeted as she has always been on former occasions and she sang last night with her usual strength and con- trol of voice, in spite of the fact that she was handicapped with slight hoarseness Her first solo, Dixie. the feeling.
 One of the strongest features of the production last night was Jolly John
 Larkin, the comedian whose acting
 throughout was most typical of the
 negro. He kept the audience in an up- roar all the time.
 The chorus. work was exceptionally good. The characteristic harmony of
 negro voices was in evidence last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

is little expectation of a large move ment in the first quarter of the year and manufacturers adhere to the view that price reductions would not now meet such a response as came in tn spring of 1903.
 At Chicago the price of No. north ern iron, nominally $16 for some time, is now generally s15.50. Some sales ,f southern foundry iron have been made at $11 Birmingham and this has been shaded on Tennessee iron for early de- livery.
 At Chicago rather better inquiry is reported from railroads and at Pitts burg car inquiries are coming up more encouragingly, including $50 for the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg. 5000 for the Pennsylvania, 5000 for the Kan awha and 200 each for the Wabash. Pittsburg terminal and the Pittsburg. Shawmut and Northern. 4f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS
James J. Corbett

When tall, 1.-the gentleman with a frontispiece smeared with stove polish arises from the semi-circle at the Jeffer- son theatre this afternoon and tonight. after numerous likewise smutty-faced gents have cavorted, snapped bones, rat tied tambos and otherwise given George Evans, minstrel. trlha. a noisy opening, sayY'in a dfgnffied manner. Gentlemen. be fseated.v don't for a moment think that the aforesaid tall 1.-the gent is smoked up facially because he favors that hue. The gentleman in question will be MT. James J. Corbett, former cham pion heavyweight boxer of the world, bank clerk, actor man. monologist, ra- contour and generally popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Bring this for soc in cash on pur-
 chase of S5 or more
Baldwin Inaugurated

Hartford, Conn, January 1.-The oath of office as governor of Connecticut was taken by Judge Simeon E. Baldwin this afternoon before the general assembly in joint session. He is the first demo- cratic executive in Connecticut since 1875. In his inaugural message Cover nor Baldwin advocated legislation provid- ing for the registration and supervision of flying machines and dirigibe balloons and the extension of the electoral priv ilege to women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
WIFE OF SENATOR
 g sg. ROGERS IS DEAD

Letohatchie: January 4.-(special.)- )-Mrs Eliza c. Rogers wife of Senator c. P. Rogers. ST., of Letohatchie died suddenly last night of heart failure. Mrs. Rogers was 70 years old and was native of New York city. She. will be buried Thurs day afternoon at Letohatchie. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Fife Destroys Factory

New York, January 4.-Four men are missing and are believed to have per- ished in a fire which started shortly be- fore noon in the bedding factory of H. Sussman on Second avenue and spread with rapidity to three adjoining build- ings. When the blaze was brought under control but 26 of the 90 factory workers had been accounted for. Firemen are searching for. the missing men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Lyman Twins

new winner is the term used theatri- cally in proclaiming the success of a new theatrical venture, and 1t seems that the Lyman Twins, who will be here soon have winner in both name and nature, for 'The Prize Winners" their new mu- stcal play, has been proclaimed more than winner by press, public and every one who has had the pleasure of sec ing 1t. A special scenic equipment ap- propriate in color and lighting effects, to- gether with a properly dressed chorus, is also part of this comedy production, which will appear at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Two Killed In Wreclk9

Marshalltown. Ia.. January 4.-In col lision today on the Chicago and North western railroad near State Center, Ia.. Louis Johnson of Clinton, Ia.. freight brakeman. and Frank E. Smith, farm CT of Tipton, Ia., were instantly killed. Their bodies were buried in the wreckage of the cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Review By The Iron-Age

New York, January 4.-(Special.)- The Iron Age will say tomorrow: Pig iron output was sharply cut down in December and on January 1 the num- Der of furnaces in blast, 1Ss, was p less than at the beginning of Decem- Der. The December production of coke and anthracite pig iron was 1,774,s17 tons, or an average of 57,252 tons a day as against 63,659 tons day in November.
 The December output was thus only slightly above that of December. 1908 an indication that the restriction oi output may be approaching, if 1t has not already crossed, the line represent ing ordinary wear and tear consump- tion. s
 The country is now producing pig iron at yearly rate of about 19,700,- 900 tons, as against a rate of 31,600,- 900 tons in February of last year. The total pig iron production in 1910 was in excess of 27,25o.000 tons. or more than 1,450.000 tons beyond the best previous record, namely, 25,79200O tons in 1909. s, s.....-s.
 a Developments of the. week in fin ished material have been meager. but sentiment Is rather more hopeful. Ther'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine., the world wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes cause. Call for full name. Look for sig nature E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

Train Schedules A., B. & A. Information cheerfully furn- ished at A. B. 6 A. city office, 1903 First avenue. Bell Main 1486, Peoples 2401.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
The Spendthrift

The announcement of the forthcoming engagement at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee of Frederic Thompsons latest dramatic success, "The Spendthrift," by Porter Emerson Browne, will be de- light to discriminating theatregoers and others who appreciate dramatic enter tainment in it's best form. "The Spend thrift" comes here with the indorse- ment of the press. public and clergy of Greater New York, where 1t has been running for four months at the Hudson theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
.The Cow and the Moonv

Charles A. Sellon presented his new musical extravaganza The Cow and the Moon," at the Shubert theatre yes- terday afternoon and last night. The piece is similar to "The Cat and the Fiddle" in which he starred for sev- eral seasons very successfully. "The Cow and the Moon" has a great deal of novel scenery and MT. Sellon is en- tertaining wNh his tramp comicalities. As in his previous offerings, there are great many mechanical tricks, some of which are quite clever. The scenic variety and the funmaking of MT. Sel : Ion were most noteworthy last night. There were also a number of musical specialties. te
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

At the Jefferson Black Patti 'was heard at the Jef.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
At the Bijou

Many people who do not ordinarily like melodrama are witnessing "As the Sun Went Down. with a good deal of pleas ure at the Bijou this week. The play differs from the average melodrama, the characters are more nearly true to life and the company contains several excel- lent actors. There is a matinee Thurs day and Saturday, and performance every night this week. Next week Man. ager Semon offers a rural New England drama, "A Ministers Sweetheart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
The Merry Widow

Tonight at the Shubert theatre a re- turn will be welcomed of Henry w. Savage's production of Franz Lehar's great Viennese operetta. "The Merry Widow" with the same original cast as played in New York for more than a year. Local theatregoers will re- member the stupendous production as presented by MT. Savage on the oc- casion of the last visit of this famous opera and the local management as- sures patrons that the organization comes here in all of its magnificent splendor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Viola Allen

Liebler & Go. will present at the Shu- bert theatre next Monday night for a single performance, Viola Allen. in F. Marion Crawford's latest play. "The White Sister" It is said that in this particular vehicle Miss Allen Is seen at her best and the artist makes the most of every opportunity that is of- fered in this great play.
 The seat sale will begin Friday morn ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
OPTICS ON OMAHA.

Fremont, Tribune: Mayor Jim Dahlman' g
sstute sense Of proprietv prompts him not
to permit Omahas welcome sign to glow
for the dog show. But when the women's
clubs or the Woman's Christian Temper
anCe union meet there he makes the
speeches Of welcome himself.
Lincoln Star: Let us hope that the state
teachers who voted to so to Omaha and
the Young Mems Christian association.
which held its state convention there, are
not taking as personal anything that IL
being said by the country editors about
the class Of people who go to Omaha and
what they go for.
Beatrice Express: Some of the leaders
in the fight for the adoption of the law
providing for the commission form Of gov
eminent go so far as to say that a potent
argument for such a law is found in the
fact that Jim Dahlman and his Omaha
neutenants strenuously oppose it, Since
Jim lost the governorship he receives hard
knocks from all sides
Grand Island Free Press: Every time
Omaha plans to have trade excursions
Lincoln hops in and gets busy with a
trade tour over the same route that Omaha
plans for and few weeks ahead Of them
1t sort of reminds one Of the little circuses
that tour the country ahead of the big
shows. Omaha is coming out over the
Union Pacific soon and now Lincoln wants
to get here first.
Fender Republic: The other day we re
ceived from the ''red nosed brigade of
Omaha a postal card which contained
some incontrovertibe indisputable, un-
answerable. undeniable uncontradictable
unrefutable and unappealable facts CON
corning crime in prohibition Kansas and
license Nebraska. OF course all the adj
vantage lies with Nebraska. All of which
goes to show that while figures may not
e yet in the hands of a cheerful liar
they can be made to prove any old thing
you want proven.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
THE TEST.
Detroit Free FIRES,

Detroit Free Fress.
The test OF "a man is the fight he makes,
The grit that he daily shows
The way he stands on his feet and takeS/
Fate's numerous bumps and blows. 4
coward can smile when there's naught
to fear
When nothing his progress bars.
But II takes a man to stand up and cheer
While some other fellow stars.
1t isn't the victory after all
But the fight that a brother makes,
The man, who, driven against the wall
Sull stands up erect and takes
Tho blows Of fate with his head, held high
Bleeding and bruised and pale
Is the man who'll win In the by and by,
For he isn't afraid to fail
It's the bumps you get and the jolts you
get
and the shocks that your courage stands,
The hours Of sorrow and vain regret,
The prize that escapes our hands
That test your mettle and prove your
worth
II isn't the blows you deal,
But the blows you take on the good old
earth
That show II your stuff is real.