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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
Banqueters.

Many persons are opposed to having wine at banquets,' said Albert, the res- taurant man, ''but banquet without wine is a tame affair.
 'The men who seem to get boozy at banquets belong to one of two classes. They are either men unused to wine or men who fill themselves with high-balls before the banquet begins
 .'Young men, unseasoned in wine bib- ping, should turn down their glasses, perhaps, but experienced people can drink freely and not get drunk.
 "Speaking of banquets, Birmingham is progressing. I came here from New Or leans fifteen years ago. The boom had collapsed but quite number of men had come out ahead and were still living high Then followed the days of depres- sion when everybody hauled in and economized.
 From 1893 to 1900 do not recall a ban quet in this town that cost over a dollar a cover. Last year two or three were served that cost over S5 cover, and this year havo known of two or three law ish affairs. From all accounts the Press club banquet aI tne MetropontaI on NO vember 20 was a record-breaker. do not know what 1t cost, but from glance al the menu as it appeared in the Yallei Hammer 1t would have been rated as [ s2o-n-cover banquet in New Orleans. an glad to see this progress In the banque habit It shows that Birmingham is no only 0 great industrial city, but tha -.-.s os tta aod;no ctffzana ara hroa d an ing in their ideas of expenditures fo festive occasions, which means lsrgel horison fin various departments of life President Roosevelt's Guide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
52ss MILES OF ROAD.
  Annual Report of Railroad Commission Gives Some interesting Facts.

Montgomery. November 2S.-(Special.)- The annual report of the railroad conn mission, now in the hands of the printer. shows that there are now in Alabama 52sS miles of railroad. including sidings and double trackage. This Is an increase over last year of 2S754 miles.
 The average gross earnings per mile were s4.51e.75, the operating expenses SS27O and the net earnings s124s.5o. The gross earnings of all the roads were $32, 948.- s43.40, the operating expenses N7,s27. . 21s.59. and the net earnings S66e0. O65. S2. On small roads, which did not earn their operating expenses. there was def1cit of sss. s42. .os. The number of railroad em- ployes in the state is 2o.b4b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

see people who call upon him, but he goes to his office to work, and he usu- ally has enough engagements for each day to take all his time. He will see other callers if he can, but he feared that the luxurious furniture offered too great a premium on waiting.
 During the few days he occupied the office before going on his bear hunt, this was demonstrated. The easy chairs and sofas were occupied all the time and by the same people throughout the morning. It was a delightful place to rest, and one that gave opportunity for observation.
 The luxurious furniture has been re- moved. Those who wait to see the Pes- ident or Secretary Cortelyou in the new office building will have better but not more luxurious accommodations than they had in the big reception hall on the second floor of the White House when the President had his office there.
 The President has blighted the hopes of the souvenir hunters also. It was last week announced, but without au- thority. that the old White House china would be sold at auction since a new and elaborate dinner set has been added. There have been many inquiries since as to when the auction would take place. The souvenir hunters were eager to se- cure pieces from the White House table service.
 They will be disappointed. Mrs. Roose- welt has not discarded the old china. 1t will not go to the auction room. The President and his wife do not care to cultivate the morbid passion for relics of greatness to that extent. The craze for souvenirs was carried to ridicu- lous extreme this past summer while the White House was undergoing repair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
Montgomery ceIebrated.

Montgomery. November 2S.-(Speciai.)- Thanksgiving day was elaborately ob- served in Montgomery, business being suspended and services being held at the churches. The local Odd Fellows gave a banquet last night, attended by the grand lodge officers. A session of the lodge was held and number of degrees conferred. The ladies auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian Association gave a Thanksgiving dinner to the members. The only business in full operation was that of the city and supreme courts. neither of which suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

dent Roosevelt in his recent hunting trip to Mississippi seems never to have reach- ed the press. said prominent Misaissip- plan yesterday. 'Tt ia true tale and number of men will bear witness to it.
 .aThe Presidents guide was Hope Col Her. an ante-beilum negro of the finest type. One day he told President Roose- velt how he happened to be 6 bear guide and familiar with the locations of bears. He said that during the war his master and Yankee captain had some trouble and that he shot and killed the captain. The people were much wrought up over the matter and started to kill the negro, but hls master gave him a gun, ammunition and dogs and told him to take to the woods and kill bear. This he did and this he has been doing ever since.
 After telling this account of himself, the old negro gave the President some points about the negroes in the south telling him that the young ones were not much good and that only those who were reared before the war were really worth anything. He wound up his remarks by saying:
 .Youse have to come down and 'so- ciate wid the niggers to know any thing bout them. !"
 About Persons.
 c. A. Mitchell of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 F. W. Galloway of Memphis is at the Metropolitan.
 J. S. Hanly of Tuscaloosa is at the Met ropolitan.
 R. w. Crew of Goodwater is at the Metropolitan.
 George W. Ely of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 F. J. Turner and wife of Kansas City Is at the Metropolitan.
 M. B. Neece Of Huntsville is at the Nor ris.
 s. K. selg of Philadelphia is at the Morris.
 O. M. Fitzhugh of St. Louis is at the Morris.
 Frank Fitch of Bibb county Is at the Morris.
 ". L. Libby of Warrior is at the Nor ris.
 pr. and Mrs. w. c. Head of Blocton are at the Morris.
 Dr. o. H. Whitney of Carbon Hill is at the Morris.
 Joseph Plant of Cincinnati is at the Hillman.
 A. F. Wood of Talladega is at the Hill man.
 W. B. Reynolds of Montevallo is at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
Revival of Crumpackerism.

Crumpackerism is due to Gcsi-e in tho Indiana congressman to rem der himself famous and, scc51a!y, to . widespread desire in the repabhcan party to fortify itself Ey ieauclng Southern representation ir ccpgre5s. and therefore in tho electoral ceilcge. The scheme will be brought before the short session. not perhaps with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
Sandwiches.

'As numerous as lunch counters seem to be in Birmingham, there is room for more of them,'' said a man in the Wood ward. Many clerks limit their midday meal to cost of 10 cents, Ten cents should be sufficient to pay for a thin sandwich and glass of milk. And a sandwich no matter. how small, and 6 glass of milk, should be adequate for a monday repast
 q believe 1t would pay an up-to-date caterer to conduct cheap lunch counter within the precincts of the Woodward and keep a stock of 5-cent sandwiches in stock for the men who arc in a hurry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
BAD BUT PROSPEROUS.

From the Greensboro Watchman..
 Birmingham does not seem to feel the effects of the business depression that exists in the agricultural section of Ala bama. The streets and stores are crowded every day and the business men have no complaint to make. Birmingham is not dependent upon agriculture. only incl dentally for her prosperity. It is a great town and has only begun It's great career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
IN THE NEXT CONGRESS.

From the Ozark Southern Star.
 Hon. Oscar Underwood, the brilliant young congressman from the Ninth Con gressional district. Is spoken of as the minority leader in the next congress. II would be a deserved compliment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
Holiday Season.

Every year marks an advance in holi- day shopping. said Second avenue merchant.
 '1 can remember when Christmas goods were not displayed until about the mid dle of December. Within the last few years Christmas trade has begun early In December. and this year it seems GO have started before Thanksgiving.
 Parents and others who mako holiday purchases are already busy. and the last of next week will find half the holiday stocks gone. These are days of eager expectation and scramble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
THE MAIN THING.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Tennesseeans were disappointed at first when they learned that the naval vessel named in honor of their state was to be a cruiser Instead of battleship but the strong probability that the. Tennessee will be the greatest fighting machine anoat is having e reassurlng tendency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
Mr. slickman Transferred.

Huntsvill, November 2s.-(special.)- c. W. Slickman, local manager for Ar mour & Co.,, has been transferred to Illi- nois and E. B. Ogden of Louisville has been placed in charge of the business here. The new storage plant of the com- pany is nearing completion and this point will be made an important distributing center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
Colony for Mobile County.

Mobile. November 2s.--J. E. Blackburn, state dairy food commissioner of Colum- bus O., will locate a truck and fruit col ony of Ohio farmers on O 5000-acre tract he has purchased at Theodore, Mobile county, Alabama. Lands in this county have come in great demand with the growth of truck farming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

General Miles has the reputation ot being unlucky, but all things have come his way except the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
How Glorious.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 What would you do if you were to wake up tomorrow morning and find yourself famouS?"
 ''Lie down again and sleep till I felt like getting up, for once"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

General Miles uniforms are caus- ing the little brown Americans in the Philippines to accept whatever terms they can get.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Pope Leo's engagements run to dates three years ahead. May he live to fill every one of them. and more hesides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Messrs. Prick and Carnegie are try ing to outdo each other as education- ises in Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Senator-elect Shoot will soon be either Martyr Shoot or Hero Shoot. He has a battle before him to fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

MT. Cannon himself is said to havo been the man who started the Can non speakership boom. He did the work well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Alabama rounded up the football season in fine style. As MT. Cleve- land would say, she stands full of reiuvenation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Booker Washington makes plain his position, so that the wayfaring man even on the run may not err therein
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
A WARNING.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 The man who thinks that Hill Is loom Ing .s right enough. but he looms as a warning, not as a possibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

The presidential message will go ir on time, full of ginger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Everybody is a reyisicnist, so far as ether peoples schedules are con eaTaed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Carrie Nation Is a side partner of Henry watterson in the crusade against the e4Oo."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Apostle Shoot is the victim of an odd and crude name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

The buffalo and the populists will soon be extinct in Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

5 Maine's Christmas tree crop never was larger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

If the college presidents will keep still. we will drift on to a happy Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

It is a cold week when Clyde Fitch does not bring out a new play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

The big seyen-master Thomas W. Lawson is carrying coals to Boston nearly 10000 tons at a whack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Gas that does not flow Is valueless on Thanksgiving night, or any other old night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29
MANY PETERS IN THIS STATE.

From the Thorsby Times.
 How many Peters are now disciaiming any connection with the lily white move ment?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

The big seyen-master Thomas W Lawson is carrying coals to Boston nearly 10000 tons at a whack. Carrie Nation Is a side partner of Henry Watterson in the crusade against the "400."
 If the college presidents will keep still. we will drift on to a happy Christmas.
 Gas that does not flow Is valueless on Thanksgiving night, or any other old night.
 What is needed is a reciprocity treaty with a country that grows turkeys.
 Salt lake is falling, but the water in Salt river is high and navigation easy.
 Sldbo Castle has not been heard from since the Prick announcement.
 
 Only nine states out of forty-fve hold elections. outside of November.
 -----s--------- It is a cold week when Clyde Fitch does not bring out new play. The buffalo and the populists will soon be extinct in Kansas. The presidential message will go in on time, full of ginger.
 -----S.----- Apostle Shoot is the victim of an odd and crude name.
  MANY PETERS IN THIS STATE. From the Thorsby Times. How many Peters are now disclaiming any connection with the lily white move ment?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

What is needed Is a reciprocity treaty with a country that grows turkeys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Only nine states out of forty-fve hold elections outside of November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Salt lake is falling, but the water in Salt river is high and navigation easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Sldbo Castle has not been heard from since the Prick announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-29

Let my tears stanoh the earth's dry apetIte.
 Titus Andronicus.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
SCOTS eREYs CAUGHT.
Bosr. Cut Them or aud Capture and
KiIl-d Ma.t ~ Them.

London. Feb 90 Detachment Of
Scots Grcys Second Dragoonsl one OF
Great Britain's csack dragon regi.
ments. has been cut mp by Beers at
Klipdam. Major c. W. NJ Fielden and
Captain L. USHER were severely
wounded. two men killed six wounded
and forty-siX captured This news
was received from Kitchener In dis
patch dated Pretoria. Wednesday.
Feb. 10
Scots Greys formed a part OF Gen
eral Gilbert Hamilton's column. and
the latter while moving on Nigel on
Tuesday. engaged a force OF Beers at
Klipdam. Scots Greys became de-
tached. were surrounded and cut on.
General Hamilton was unable 10 dis
lodge the Beers from their position.
so he continued his march towards
Nigel The Beers released the Scots
Greys who had been made prisoners.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
WOMFN AND JEWELS.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man--that
Is the order of a wOman's prefer
ences. Jewels form "A mgnate of
mighty power 10 the average woman.
Even the greatest of all jewels,
health, Is often ruined In the strenu-
Gus efforts TO make or save the mon
ey 10 purchase them. II "a woman
will risk her health to get IA coveted
gem, then let her fortify herself
against the iusiduous consequences
OF coughs, colds aud bronchial afec-
lions by the regular use of DR.. Bos-
chee's German Syrup. IL will
promptly arrest consumption In its
early stages and heal the affected
lungs and bronchial tubes and drive
the dread disease from the system.
IL is not "A cure-all, but Il Il a certain
cure for coughs, colds and all bron-
chial troubles. You can get all of
DIR. q. G.. Green's reliable remedies
at the Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co.'S.
store, Bryan. Get Green's Special
Almanac. dtf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
LYNCH is INNOCENT.
An Anidsyit snd Confession Relieves Him
ot Highwsym~n Charge.


Salt Lake City, Feb. 2O.-James
Lynch, a prisoner under sentence OF
death in the state penitentiary. mad,
an affidavit to the effect that l.. r
King. also under a death sentence had
absolutely nothing 10 do with the at
tempted holdup Of a gambling house
in this city. in September, 1900. when
George Prouse was shot and killed
and for which crime Lynch and King
were convicted.
Lynch was captured during the at
tempted holdup and King was arrest
ed a few days later on ruspicion Of be-
ing connected with the affair. lie has
steadily maintained his innocence and
being an Italian subject. recently en-
listed the aid OF the Italian ambassa-
dor no Washington. 20 assist In socur-
ing his release
An affidavit was secured by Kings
attorneys after receiving another afli-
dayit from Colorado 10 the effect that
a convict named John Strange. I'm the
Canon City pcuttentiary had confess
ed that he and not King was Lynch's
companion during the attcmted hold
UP.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
JONES' TESTIMONY.
lie Tells Of tn. signing Of tho VIII OF
Rice In Favor Of Patrick.


Rice In Favor Of Patrick.
New York, Feb. 2O.-At the opening
OF the court In the trial OF Albert T.
Patrick, Recorder Con ordered strlck-
en- from the record the statement made
by Charles +. Jones on witness stand
Wednesday concerning the remark
which he said he overheard Patrick
make TO Fred y. House. his counsel.
At that time House was the attorney
for both Patrick and Jones. and ac-
cording TO Jones Patrick said to the
attorney that he had acted throughout
as though he were playing chess.
Houses reply was alleged to have been
that he was afraid Patrick was a poor
chessplayer.
Jones testified today that al Pat
ricks request he obtained and gave
the defendant some OF the inks used
by Rice In signing the documents OF
March &c, 1900. Patrick said he would
have Short and Meyer use different
inks but Rice's name was TO be writ
ten in ink used by the old man.
Jones then repeated his story OF a
visit To Patrick's Office when the will
OF 1900 was read 20 him.
Patrick and Meyer and Short were
present" Jones said We had some
trouble In securing privacy, because
Col Walker was IN Mr.. Patrick's Of
fee and Patrick could not get rid Of
him. Patrick said Short and Meyer
were going on their vacations. and he
wanted them 20 witness the will be-
fore they went, In case OF Rice's death
while they were out OF the city. That
was In July. 1900 The will was not
signed then
Jones said he saw the will shortly
before Rice died, and then II was
signed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
WALL STREET SURPRISED
Suit Against tn. security Company AZ
f.rts III. sock Market.

frcts the sock Market.
New York. Feb. 2O-There was a
sensational furry IN the stock market
this morning which proved how dis
agreeable a surprise President Roose-
welt had given Jle speculative world.
BY his instructions e. the attorney
general to begin proceedings 10 tes-
the legality OF the formation OF the
Northern Securities company.
Stock OF the trans-continental rail.
ways bore the chief bruut OF the pro-
cess of unloading stock as they are
most Immediately concerned in the
project represented by the formation
Of the company.
The weakness was by no means con-
fined TO this group Wide decreases
in the value among the Southwestern
and in the Reading as well as In the
high priced industrials like sugar. Ten
nessee coal and local fractions, was
a fair Indication OF how confident the
hope had been cherished that the SUI
preme court next Monday would dis
pose OF the Northern Securities uncer-
tainty and relieve the stock market
from that repressive influence. The
evident fact that confident buying was
going on caused apprehension. how
ever. and selling became less urgent.
Bankers OF this city Unidentified with
the formation OF the Northern Secur-
ny company were greatly surprised TO
learn. and at first refused 10 believe
Attorney General Knox Is preparing
case against the company.
They pointed out that a decision on
the Cognate case from the supreme
court OF the United States Is expected
Monday next They are unable 10 un.
derstand why notice OF another action
should be given pending this decision.
II is stated 10 be the intention OF the
Hill. Morgan Kuhn. Loeb and Harri-
man syndicates 10 fight the cases 20 the
end All bankers who We're seen eX-
pressed themselves as confident Of Ill
innate result.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
]. w. BATS,
Real Estate Agent.
Have 10 once the only set of abstract
books Of Brazos county land titles
FOR SALE.

South half of block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About one and one-quarter acres
near schoolh0 use In southeast part
OF town. Small new cottage, tenant
house and well on premises. Price
1900.
Six room house aud one lot OF
ground on west side OF town. Price
t6OO.
Six room house and two lots of
ground located four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-.
misses. Price $3.50.
Also uther city property
The NJ. b, Cole home place. Two
and "A half lots and o room house.
Place well improved Price $4,000.
300 acre BraZos Bottom farm.
Price, s2OOO per acre. Will sell in
small tracts.. I
10 feet front on Railroad steet out
OF Otto Boehme's property. VIII
sell part or all.