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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
Effect of Census Figures

Birmingham has been attracting at- tention for many years past said l.. W. Thomas of Washington, D. C., but it was never so widely or so favorably discussed as it is now It's splendid showing in the government census was an immense advertisement for this city, and for Alabama as well.
 q was in Seattle last fall when Bir- mingham's census figures were published and nearly everybody I met In the hotel at which I was stopping had something to say about this city as the great steel center of the future. Later I visited Omaha, Denver and St. Louis and in each of those cities heard a great deal of talk about Birmingham. Its 245 per cent increase since 1900 made an impress sion, but those of us who know what extending city limits means in the way of sudden growth of population took it for granted that 245 per cent was more apparent than real; but I understand that Birmingham's real increase, that is to say the increase in all the territory that Is now inside the city, was over 100 per cent which is in itself, of course. pnenOHleIldl. fF
 But leaving out the matter of per- centage growth, the fact that Birming ham, a southern city less than 40 years old, had a population of 132,OOO in the spring of 1910 is enough to make people open their eyes with wonder. I undet- stand the estimated population of this city is now between 160000 and 170,O00. That looks reasonable, because there has been a rapid growth since the census figures were published. While thousands of people have come here looking for employment, or looking for something to turn up, who will not benefit the conl- munity to any great extent, other thou sands, especially of young men, who come to grow up with the city, will prove to be valuable citizens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
TOUCHED TO THE QUICK.

.Is there a tragedy at any of the the- atres tonight?' asked Chumper
 'Yes, indeed" said the chronic, dead head. "The free list at the Follies has been suspended"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

To the Iowa idea has been annexed the justly famous Oregon plan for choosing United States senators.
 Some doctors say the human race could easily score 15O years If it would quit wearing heavy underwear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

The republican congressman of Lame Duck alley will find no fences to re- pair when they go home next week. There is nothing left but empty post holes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

The New York legislature proposes 10 limit to six months the placing of foodstuffs in cold storage. This would break up the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Canadian reciprocity will certainly be ratified, for Sunny Jim Sherman has come out against 1t. Whatever he opposes is surely right and will go through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

The dandelions tbat blossomed last week will retreat to the sod from whence they came to await the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
AR. s. WEIR MITCHELL of
 Philadelphia celebrated his eighty-first birthday a few

DR s WEIR MITCHELL of Philadelphia celebrated his 0 eighty-first birthday a few days. ago. He attended to lis routine duties as a practitioner during the day and in the evening a family dinner drew members of the clan together to felicitate the famous physician and author upon having passed the first milestone beyond four score in perfect health.
 At S1 Dr. Mitchell is a living proof that work agrees with man who takes reasonable care of himself. A great deal is heard about the hard life of 8 physician. Much is said about the grinding work of a writer of books. How busy Dr. Mitchell has been as a physician Is shown by the fact tha in addition to discharging the duties of his practice he has written about 15O medical books and papers recount
 ing the results of his scientific investi- gations His biographers have pictured Dr. Mitchell as going off to the woods on holiday to write a novel. A half dozen dovels and several volumes of poetry attest the fruitfulness of his vacation days and his versatility as a writer
 The great volume of work that Dr. Mitchell has been able to accomplish without injuring his physique shows the possibilities that lie in the path of talented man who can economize time by finding recreation in an avoca- tot fro bic Had the scientist confined himself to Science, or the novelist and poet con fined himself to literature the single product might not have been larger as result of concentration upon one kind of activity.
 Only in rare cases is it possible for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
ALWAYS LIVELY.

Life is far from being monotonous at the Twiller home.'
 How is that?" a
 'The family pets include bulldog, . cat and globe of gold fish, the prob lem being to keep the bulldog from killing the cat and the cat from catching the gold fish, 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Senator Shelby Cullom has a chance to serve Illinois in the Lorimer case, but all believe he will dodge the op- portunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Russia cannot capture China until Richard Harding Davis arrives on the spot, and he has not sailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
Not Common to Big Cities

There are possibilities of having a local concert orchestra within the next year or two,'' said a music teacher who has lived in Atlanta. '"The orchestra matter has been discussed in musical circles, and now that concerts can be given on Sunday afternoons there is every reason to think that series Of Sunday symphony entertainments would be sufficiently well patronized to insure pay for the musi- clans. But one trouble exists here, and the same thing is true of Atlanta-there are cllques and clashes among orchestra players. If we are to have a concert or chestra of say 35 or 40 performers it will be necessary for every capable player to join and help out. A harmonious feeling among the musicians would be absolutely essential to the success of such an enter tainment as that in question.
 Tn every small city friction in musical circles is considered a matter of course. I have been familiar with musical con- ditions in towns of about 50,ooo population, and 1t is almost impossible in such towns to get the musicians to work together. But when a community gets up to 150.000 population it ought to be like a big city in most respects. Jealousy among orchestra players is really sign of small town, just as prohibition is. In New York, Phil adelphia, Chicago and Cincinnati a con- ductor finds no difficulty in employing all the musicians he may need. In such cities musical eliques are practically un- known, and it is needless to say that in such cities no one ever comes in contact with prohibition. There are, doubtless, many other signs of small towns than the two mentioned, but have been particu- larly struck with those to which reference has been made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

the rural districts where party line wal being projected. Some linemen wer' very busy putting up telephone pole' through a farmers fields The farmer presently appeared and vociferously or dered them off his land, whereupon they showed him paper giving them the righ to plant poles wherever they pleased The granger did not seem over- much i'm pressed, but strode away In a little while a big and vicious bull charged tho 1hemen, while the old farmer sat on tht Yence and yelled, Show him yer papers darn ye, show him yer papersv ''-Shel pima Torchlight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

A conservative in England is a stand batter. and so he is here but he is not willing to plead guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
PRESENT TROUBLE.

I'm dreaming of the Maytime's lure,"
 Was what poet said; But, couldst thou tell me any cure
 For snuffles in the head?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

China has the plague and the Rus sians a famine to contend with all at one time She feels overburdened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

All who vote against Canadian reel procity will need careless constitu- encies if they are to escape unharmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

We will annex Canada about the time that Canada annexes us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
MIXED HIS FINGERS.

MIXED HIS FINGERS. "A returned explorer gave a lecture at the town hall last night. illustrated with moving pictures" Did he suffer many hardships?" "Yes, indeed. One of the scenes showed him changing the ribbon on. his type writer. It was a fearful job.''
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
EVER THUS.

Because his heart was heavy.
 He didn't quit the fight, z But started in with will to win And toiled from morn to night Yet, when he rose above the mire, In which his rivals stuck, % Forthwith, they all disparaged him And talked about his luck"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

The hobble skirt was simplicity it. self alongside the harem skirt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
Municipal Reformers Here Today

pr. William H. Allen of New York and Dr. J. D. BurlSs of Philadelphia, prom nent in municipal reform work, will arrive in Birmingham this morning and will spend the day here as the guests of w.. J. Dangaix. The visitors will be regis tered at the Morris. where MT. Dangaix has a suite of rooms.
 pr. Allen and Dr. Burks are directors, respectively, in the bureau of municipal reform of New York and of Philadelphia. They made addresses in Atlanta last night, and will leave Birmingham tonight for Mobile. where they are to attend q meeting of the superintendents' division of the National Educational association. MT. Dangaix will entertain the visitors at luncheon at the Southern club today at F o'clock. He has invited 40 or 50 prom inent citizens to meet them, aand 1t is ex- pected that pr. Allen will make short speech on municipal administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
WEIR MITCHELL AT EIGHTY-ONE

a man to divide his life work into two parts and succeed in tro fields wholly different and equally ambitious. But everyone who will devote his leisure hours to recreation that is not 1issipa- tion can do a great deal ok.Work with out "burning out and many persons might find way to make their recre- stions show product and profit. In these days of improved transportation facilities that make it possible to live
 in the country and work in the city many business men and professional men could make a farm pay the ex- pense of maintaining home by de- voting as much time to it as they spend at the country club, m The desk emaciated office man who has a sub urban cottage and patch of ground can get more physical benefit from working a garden than from swinging clubs in the gymnasium and reduce his living expenses through the investment of his spare time in profitable activity that is less monotonous than physical exercise taken for its own sake. And there are, of course, few persons in every community who might write books if they would turn their atten tion to Ii erature as a diversion instead of wasting all of their spare time in a feverish search for entertainment. Ellis Parker Butler became 8 famous humor- ist by writing at odd times when mak- ing living in another field. When he arrived" and gave up his old work he found it harder to write than when he employed his pen to kill a travel Ing mans lonely evenings.
 Men have died and worms have eaten them, but not often as a result of work when reasonable care has been takan to find diversions between working hours. That diversion need not always be of kind that promises no product.
  affairs of an important western portotice which her husband had. left to serve the country at the call of duty. His, deat,; made the place vacant and the renre- sentative of the district in Congress promised 1t to an active politician. On nearing this relative of the widow. who had known MT. Lincoln before the war. look the first train to Washington aiA ei'S >uoO to tiic ITe5lueuI, 3Sk1I
 that the office should continue in the be- reaved woman's hands, since the peopI, Of the city were satisfied with her admin.
 istTation of it. The President thought for moment and said:
 Ut is only just that the one who has given her husband, her all, to the couii-
 try should keep his position to the end cf his term if she is able to perform it's duties well. But have agreed to give that office to MT. = at the request of your congressman. Still. he may not have attended to the matter yet"
 Tlien, writing nasty note to the Post master General, MT. Lincoln exclaimed
 Take carriage and drive as fast as you can to the office of the Postmaster General. Perhaps you can get ahead of MT. -"
 The thing was done, and the widow greatly to the disappointment of at leas.. two expectant politicians, retained the postoffice through the unexpired portio, of the term. Moreover, President Lincoln then made a ruling that thereafter tn, widows of soldiers under similar condi- lions should not be dspossessed of the postoffices held by their husbands. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Some of the doctors say underwear shortens life, but all underwear is not alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

All harum- -skarum girls will prob ably adoptthe harem skirt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

The early robin begins to see that he sff6uld have consulted the weather clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
FRIENDS.

Regarding friends, we say we hate To lose one; And yet, we never hesitate
 To use one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

No one has at any rate demanded the annexation of the Mexican revolu- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Many lives are taken up with apol- ogies 10 women and with strife for men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
GOSSIP

 MT. and Mrs. Pudger were out mo- toring togetheA yesterday afternoon ''How careless of Mrs. Pudgers af- fnity, to let thing like that happenn'
 WOMAN
 When just sixteen
 She's very sweet
 When thirty-two
 She's hard to beat.
 At forty-four
 She's often fat
 And doesn't shine
 Much, after that.
 CERTAINLY NOT. Was the star disconcerted?" | Why do you ask?'' 'One of her former husbands occupied @ box during the performance" "I dare say she didn't know him. You can't expect her to remember every man she marries." e
 MORNING SONG. He climbed from Troubles valley High up the hills of Hope; Said he, It's time to rally, This day I'll cease to mope 'The world is all the fairer To one whose heart is light; A cheery burden-bearer Will find the future bright!'
 NO TIME TO ARGUE. Here is a good one that comes from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

He hath a heart sound as Deii' and his tongue is the clapper; Tor ,ynat his heart thinks his tongue sne,ks Much Ado About Nothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

China and Russia may eclipse even the Mexican cembatants in war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Houston, Tex, is an applicant also for the democratic national conven- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
WHAT cAUsEs FATIGUE

Paper and lumber trusts are getting on the reciprocity track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Down window-panes race icy drops,
 Clouds swarm aloft, no trace of blue; Hopes song, in gay mid-chorus stops
 And Joy succumbs to frowning rue. : Come, bards, and sing a song of Spring Of April dells and sweets Of May; Come, Love. and wreathe a rosy ring Pm truly out of sorts today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
SUBTLE FLATTERl

swhat is good way to win a rich mans vote?".. tfzt
 Well you might praise his motor cars"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Z F. Morgan. T. s. Millsap and Geo. McNasters are the only authorized travelling representatives of The Age Herald in its circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Daily and Sunday Age Herald. .. $500 Daily and Sunday, per month. a. .Io Daily and Sunday, 3 months. ....- 2'Oo Sunday Age-Herald. ............... 2.Vo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are inclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
DEPRESSION.

There is no gadness in the hills, No laughter in the desert wales; A dreary rain yet falls and fills The brooks loud roaring banks; the
 gales # Of February sadly fit, z Like ghosts unseen, from knoll to
 knoll. Of Winters rule I'd fain be quit It glooms my heart and cramps my
 soul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postonice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Weekly Age Herald. per annum '5
 Subscriptions payable in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, 14l0 New York avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22

NO TIME TO ARGUE. Here Is a good one that comes from
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-05-31

Mining location notices for sale at the Journal Miner o1iee.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-05-31
PRESCOTT HAS IDEAL
 YEAR ROUND CLIMATE
Situated in a Valley Surrounded By Pine Clad Hills Which Shelter
 It From Storms

The chief advantage which climate
 gives opportunity for pleasant comfortable outodoor life day in the making it most desirable place for athe year residence.
 altitude 5346 feet The beautifully situated in quite hcy wooded pinebel which nsues against sand which the desert and great against winds The supply is from living springs twenty miles distant and markedly clear healthul and pleasing to the taste.
 The percentage of sunshine in Prescott high and that of humidity extremely low. In there absolutely clear dy $ partly cloudy and cloudy In there clear days "A partly cloudy and 50 cloudy In 1903 there 248 days % partly cloudy only cloudy This average only four cloudy days each month the year The relative humidity low all of the year. times remaining at cent for number of days in succession.
 The temperature pleasant ALL of the year. The hottest months July and August thoroughly enjoyable while the winter days mild bright and The nights deousy cool and blanket always needed The air is all times bracing and tonic than lower attitudes the Territory.
 The maximum temperature is about 95 9S degrees F. and the temperature for the months of July August degrees respectively The temperature codest months January and February s and 38 degrees pectivel, while the maximum temperature for these degrees Both the cold tempered humidity temperature of degrees F. with relative humid i of much less noticeable than degrees where the humidity high The average annual rainfall colt I5 nches falling chiefly short sharp showers In the winter there occasionally slight fall of snow which under the influence bright sunshine very quickly disappears
 The climate of Prescott challenges comparison with that Of Denver and that of Colorado Springs Thirty feet higher than 75o than Colorado Springs has temperature B degrees degrees higher temperatures very nearly alike but Prescott enjoys
 much less winter average wind velocity is consider ably and its relative humidity less than half of that of either of the other places Its percentage possible sunshine also higher In Denver had clear days and I53 partly cloudy Colorado Springs clear days and o9 partly cloudy and Prescott had clear and "A partly cloudy days
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-05-31
POPULAR OFFICER
 TO VISIT OLD HOME
(From Fridays Daily.)

It will be learned with consider. able interest that a recent order of the War Department mentions Col Alexander O. Brodie and Major Charles A. Walcutt, Jr., both of whom are well known in this city, are ordered to new stations for duty. Col. BrOdie will leave St. Paul, Minn., in a few days, for San Francisco, where he will be adjutant general of the division of the Pacific, while Major Waleutt will go to the War College at Washington, D. C., from Honolulu, for a course of instrue- tion. Col. Brodie will retire from ac- tive duty in September of this year, when he will have reached the age limit of 62 years. With Mrs. Brodie he is expected to pass over the Santa Fe in a few days, and will visit Prescott, their old home for many years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-05-31
SHE GAVE UP
 ALL HOPE
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs. Green. But She Finally Found
 Relief in Cardul.

Meetze, va.-Mrs. J. c. Green of this place, says: q suffered with womanly troubles so that 1 could hardly sit up. Two of the best doctors in our town treated me, and I tried different medi- cines, until I gave up all hope of ever getting well.
 One day, I decided to try some Car dui. It did so much for me that ordered some more, and it cured me! Today, feel as well as ever did in my life.
 The pains and the trouble are all gone. I feel like another person in every way. wish every sufferer could know what Cardui will do for sick women"
 A few doses of Cardui at the right time, will save many a big doctor bill, by preventing serious sickness.
 It tones up the nervous system, and helps make pale cheeks fresh and rosy.
 Thousands of weak women have been restored to health and happiness by using Cardui Suppose you try 1t.
 It may be just the medicine you need. N.B.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Ghatts,; nooRa Medicine Co, ChattanooEa. Tenn. for Special InstTlIctions. and 64-page book. Home 1restnsnt tsr v0nea," Esnt h plain wrapper. on request
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-05-31
THAYER LEAVES
 TO MEET ASSOCIATES
GFrom Thursday's Daily. ]

In response to urgent telegrams affecting the interests of the Arizona Land and Irrigation company, George A. Thayer, general manager, left yes terday morning for Indianapolis, Ind, to consult with his father, Col. E. P. Thayer, ex-Congressman James E. Watson, and several other leading stockholders, on what is reported to be the closing up faffairs to begin immediate construction of the large water storage enterprise on Willow Creek. MT. Thayer, before leaving, stated that the immense project was an absolute fact, but that details were to be taken up, and the trip East was of much importance. Dur ing. his absence, which will probably end in the middle of June, Major W. L. Hargrove will have charge of the office and field work of the company. In a few days all surveys will have been ended, and the initial work of dam construction will be taken up for consideration in the Prescott and Indianapolis offices Many other questions will also re- eeive attention.
 The site for the diversion dam on the Whipple military reservation has been selected and approval authorized by the War Department on the rep resentations of Captain Majors, post commander. The permanent survey, over two miles in length, for the canal, from the diversion dam on Granite Creek, has been run.
 A series of photographs have been taken showing the dam site on Will low Creek, the canal route, the lake lands on Willow Creek to be sub merged, irrigating pipe line route, with several interesting panoramic views of the 32,OOO acres to be re- claimed, making an interesting eollee- tion and pOrtraying every feature of the great undertaking.
 Accompanying MT. Thayer on his return to Prescott will be several of the largest stockholders. Up to date the company has disbursed over ESQ., 600 and not a pick has been stuck in the ground. The estimated cost of the project is $1,OOO,OOO.