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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

horse wins. after the race this page re- appears and pays the amount of the winning.
 There Is a perfect fever of speculation "a gambling fever-among everybody. I saw young girls and old gray-haired wo- men, and prominent statesmen and fin- anciers. and everybody from every where betting large and small amounts on the races. As a rule, it is not consid- cred by the great majority as gambling. Prominent people who would never think of playing at cards for money or gam bling in any way at home, go to the races at Saratoga and bet little on each race. in order, as they term it, to make the race Interesting. It is apparently the thing to do, and everybody does it.
 
 But the racing and the gambling, so to speak, are not the all of Saratoga. It is one of the most beautiful and attrac- tive resorts in the world. The climate and the natural sparkling waters re- store health, invigorate the system and bring youth almost to the aged.
 Hundreds of people visit here purely for the health giving properties of the climate and waters. I presume there has been as many as seventy five thousand visitors here during the past week. There are hotel accommodations for per haps from forty to fifty thousand peo- pie, and there are hundreds of large boarding houses.
 Saratoga continues to be the great re- sort of statesmen and politicians. You find them here from every state in the union. Perhaps the central figure of them all has been Senator Arthur Pue German of Maryland. He spends from two to three weeks here every summer. Lead ing men from twenty to thirty states told him and his friends that he was undoubtedly the choice of their respec- tive states for the democratic Presi- dential nomination next fall. Among the leading democrats of the country, David B. Hill is the only man have heard of this summer. who is in any way serious ly opposing German. Hill would like to keep the New York delegation from voting for German, but New Workers tell me that German is as strong in New York as is Hill.
 I hear that Mr Bryan will not be antagonistic to German, though this is mere rumor.
 By the way, talking about politics, the removal of Wiliam Vaughan as dis trict attorney is much regretted in Bir- mngham. Vaughan is a bright fellow and a man of high character. He is even more popular with democrats than with republicans. I don't believe there is any politics in his removal. I have no idea that it was because of his loyalty to Marx Hanna. Although Roosevelt is cratic, I doht believe he would stoop to such small things
 Vaughan is a great big hearted fel- low, and he has not perhaps been as vigorous in the prosecution of some cases in which he did not believe there was much merit as some of the officers in the department at Washington thought he should have been. Very often they judge matters in Washington by representations made to them, and un- doubtedly Vaughan has some political enemies who have preferred all manner of unfair charges against him.
 The indications are that Oscar Hundley will be appointed to succeed Vaughan. Hundley is a good lawyer and man of high character, and his appointment will give satisfaction.
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which they attained two years ago. and which must be overthrown before the parties can start equal. Of the added members under the new apportionment the republicans expect to obtain more than half. The new districting is likely to prove perhaps a more important aid to them than any thing if this corre- spondent is rightly informed For in- stance he states that in Illinois, where the democrats have now eleven out of the twenty-two members. the republi- cans think they have so fixed things that the democrats will have but three out of the twenty four to be chosen
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INTRA MURos.

By Mary c. Ellington. At last tis gone the fever of tiIe day Thank God, there comes an end to
 everything; Under the night clouds deepened
 shadowing The noises of the city drift away Thro sultry streets and alleys. and the
 gray Fogs round the great cathedral rise
 and cling. I long and long, but no desire will
 bring Against my face the keen wind salt with
 spray. O. far away, green waves, your voices
 call; Your cool lips kiss the wild and weedy
 shore; And out upon the sea line sails are
 brown White sea birds, crying, hover-soft
 shades fall Deep waters dimple round the dripping oar, And last rays light the little fishing
 town.
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THE BIG SEvEN-STIcKER.
rom the Boston Globe.

FTOm the BOStOn GIODe.
 The big seven-master Thomas w. Law son has been sampling the waters about Massachusetts bay preparatory to taking her maiden voyage.
 The idea in building these leviathans is to overcome low freghts by immense sail and carrying power. Some skeptics think that the Lawson has overstretehed the limit, but time will tell.
 The anthracite coal consumer will find scant consolation in the enormous car rying power of the new floating venture, as she Is going for load of soft coal.
 Now for the eight-master. But let us
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than the south in its continued appre- citation of her wonderful gifts.
 In reply to recent request of mine for some personal notes, Miss Weeden said that she was glad there was really nothing to give, her life having been so calm and sheltered that 1t furnished nothing for the biographer.
 She has had the happiness to have lived always In the home where she was born, a lovely old historic house in the pretty little town of Huntsville, where her father settled when he moved from
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Railroad Officials cominq.

Several general officers of the Frisco system will be due in Birmingham this morning. They have engaged rooms at the Hillman, and it is believed that they will be here for several days.
 Vice President and General Manager Barr of the Seaboard Air Line was in At lanta day before yesterday, and it is probable that he will be here this week. The differences between the Seaboard and the Frisco growing out of the Belt line litigation have been virtually set tied. it Is said, but another conference may be necessary before the case is taken out of court.
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Exchanqinq Places.

c. S. McManus of the Southern rail- way, who has spent some tina in Bir- mingham as assistant to the general manager, will leave for Chattanooga today, where he will be installed Mon- day as gcneiM superintendent of the western district of the Southern. He succeeds J. A. Dodson. who will be trans fcrred to headquarters at Washington as assistant to the general manager MT. Dodson enjoys the reputation of being a railroad official of exceptional ability and so. also does MT. McManus
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REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

It is at lots more exciting getting out of a tight hole than staying out
 Keeping children in school has kept many fathers out of insane asylums
 When a man objects to going away on visits it Is a sign that the meals in his own house are all right
 The woman who couldn't to save her life figure the per cent policy on her husbands insurance policy, can figure exactly the labor and material to go with forty yards of feather-stitching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14
Miss Flora McFllmsey.

William Alien buliefi tuS NASNA guished lawyer, historian and public est. is dead. He wrote life of Mar tin Van Buren, at least one novel, volume on the relations of lawyer and client. and other various publications, ranging from biblical questions to satires on mercantile life. And he conducted great law practice to the day of his death, at the ripe age of four score.
 And yet his name will be handed down not on account of his life work at the bar not on account of the grave questions he discussed, but solely and simply because of a poetic skit written anonymously about fifty years ago for Harper's Magazine. For that matter he never would have pleaded guilty to the act of writing it at all had not an impostor attempt ed to steal laurels due himself. This extract gives an idea or the poem that created a sensation forty-five years ago:
 Miss Flora McFlimsey of Madison Square Hah made three separate journeys to
 Paris.
 And her father assures me each time she
 was there
 That she and her friend, Mrs. Harris, Spent six consecutive weeks without
 stopping
 In one continuous round of shopping. For all manner of things that a woman
 can put
 On the crown of her head or the sole of
 her foot;
 Or wrap round her shoulders. or fit
 round her waist;
 Or that can be sowed on, or pinned on or
 laced;
 In short, for all things that could ever be
 thought of,
 Or miliner, modiste, or tradesman bt
 bought of
 And yet though scarce three months
 have passed since the day This merchandise went on three carts III
 Broadway,
 This same Miss McFlimsey of Madison The last time we met was in utter de
 spair
 Because she had nothing whatever tc
 wear
 This unsigned poem appeared in the November Harper of 1857, and little as the dead lawyer counted it's worth, it is today his only passport to any hall of fame.
 The literature of the country was then in an unbaked condition, and the catchy lines caught and held the pub. lie ear until every reader of the land almost had become familiar with them. Innumerable parades followed. He afterwards published a volume of poems. but he gave no more clever satires to the world. His fame as a humorist and satirist-in fact, all the fame that will cling to his name here after-will be based on Flora Nc Flimsey," who had nothing to wear.
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IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
Straw Hats.

aThe cold wave caused straw hats to disappear very suddenly said a member of the Retail Clerks association last night. "I counted only fourteen today and every man who wore a straw looked i'll at ease. He seemed to feel that everybody was remarldng on the un- seasonableness of his head gear.
 "The straw hat was called in earlier this season than 1t was last It was after the 2Oth of September in 1901 before straw styles became rare.n
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try Is on solid ground. and there it will remain secure and enterprising and hopeful until another harvest sea- son comes around. We dig a good deal out of the depths of the earth, but natures best crop is gathered on the surface, where 1t springs up the creature of the sun and showers.
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St. Louis is entitled to a worlds fair. for it has caught some of the boodlers. The other American cities have not even sent for a bloodhound.
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Our captains of industry do not pro- pose to shoulder the professional poli- tieians and officeholders of the repub- ncan party in the south.
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first see whether the megaphone will suc- cessfully reach the man at work on the outer jib after the ships telescope has sighted him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

The alacrity of leading republicans in declining congressional nominations in this state is a credit to their judg- ment and the new registration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

It is ever difficult in political boss -o draw the line between influence and domination. He generally leans towards the latter.
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vote tomorrow for an attorney gen. eral who will be attentive to his duties, knowing only the law and even handed justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

General Firmin of Hayti Is now a man without navy.
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The last fusillade of "cards" in the attorney-general race will be touched off tomorrow morning.
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Coal carts are not blocking up the streets of eastern cities.
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Tom Johnson's cause is now in the hands of an able press agent.
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There is too much gold and too lit- tle coal in the effete east.
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Conferences wrapped in mystery are thought to presage an early ending of the hard coal strike.
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Not even a lawyer can tell who won second place in the war maneuvers. The duchess took the first prize.
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The Americanization of Europe has been begun.
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The state needs an attorney general, and it is your duty to name one to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

The powder that startled Boston was over forty years old. A new article is yet to be tested in what is left of Fort Winthrop,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

The scorching automobile is as fatal in America as in France, especially when a smart young man is at the lever.
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The French government ordered all the people to leave northern Martin ique after they were all dead or gone.
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As October approaches Judge Feagin will have his backbone massaged daily.
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Judge Feagin will soon begin to re- cruit the chain gang with pistol toters.
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Captain Eckeman of the Panther shoots straight when he sees a pirate shin.
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The animals Tn Tom Johnsons cir GUS are stimulated with single tax tea.
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Rudyard Kipling's heaven Is one form which all relatives are barred out.
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The straw hat has become sporadic only north of Mason and Dixon's line.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-07
lADtX 10 SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-DeKalb Lodge No. Q, /. o.
O. f.; Savannah Lodge No. 1873, B. P.
O. Elks; The Confederate Veterans
Association.
Special Notiees-Special Notice to
Water Takers, |. U. Kinsey. Superin-
tendent: Ship Notice. Williamson &
Rauers.
Business Notices-Mild Grade Cof-
fees, Henry Solomon & Son: Deer Foot
Sausages, A. M. & C. w. West.
The Simplex Piano Player-McAr-
thur &aSons Co.
Matchless Under-Muslins-Foye &
Eckstein.
Auction sales-Ten Acres Land, by
Property, by l. d. LaRoche, Auction
eer.
Legal Notices-In the Matter of j. A.
Smith of Brunswick, Bankrupt.
Amusements-"Sa Harbor'' at The
alter To day; I'm the Palace of the
King" at Theater Tomorrow Night.
Whilxey-Murray Hill Club, Jos. A.
Magnus & Co.; Old Quaker Rye, Smith
Bros Distributors.
Grape Nuts-Postum Cereal Conn
pany.
Cocoa-Muyler's Cocoa and Choco-
lates
Steamship Baltimore and
Philadelphia Steamship Lines.
Medical-British Medical Institute;
Blood Wine; Thatcher Medical Com
pany; Pyramid Pile Cure; Stuart's Ca
talrh Tablets Pinloham Vegetable
Compound: Cascarets; TUFTS Pills;
S. s. s.: Y NJ. f.
Cheap Column Advertisements--Help
Wanted: Employment Wanted; For
Rent; For Sale; Lost; Personal; Mis-
cellaneous.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-07
BRIGHT BITS.

Often the Case.-"Do they keep a
hired girl?' NO they only hire them"
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
This makes the fifth time you've
asked me for dance. Why don't you
dance with some of the other girls 2"
Well you see, | dance so badly | hate
to ask them. Detroit Free Press.
in the Steam Heated Flat-"John,
I've just been to see the doctor, and he
says | must stay in the warmest and
most evenly heated room in the house
Then get into the refrigerator at
once. Life.
Looking Forward Philanthropist
Have you any plans in view after
your term expires my good fellow"
Convict-"A few, num-. I've got de
plans NV four country postoffiees and
six private residences. Judge.
In the Gulf, Perhaps.-Mrs. Mob
bish-"Yes, she summoned at Newport.
and now she's wintering in Florid: 4"
Mrs. Peppery--"Yo don't say? No' If
she should decide to spring in FL fida,
wonder where she'd fall. Philadel-
phla Press.
Reason Enough.-'I see that a West
ern Congressman has introduced a bill
to provide for a universal language"
Whats the good of it?" Il guess you
wouldn't ask if you had to carry a dis
trict in which there were seventeen dis
tnct varieties of foreigners. "-CleVe-
land Plain Dealer.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-07
STATEMENTS THE GovERNoK
WANTS.

The interview which the Governor
gave out in connection with the decis-
ion of the Supreme Court holding that
the public property fund is available
FOR the payment of interest on the pub
lie debt is disappointing. We are GER
tain that the impression was general
that if sufficient money were taken
from the public property fund to pay
the interest on the public debt it would
be possible for the state to pay all OF
its floating obligations and give the
school teachers their salaries when due.
Instead of there being certainty on that
point, however, we are met by the
statement of the Governor that the
decision will pull us very nearly out
of the hole and, though it will not pay
everything, it will enable us to make
proper provision for all of the states
liabilities when they fall due
How far was the state behindhand
anyway? There does not appear 10
have been any very clear idea on this
point. and as far as we can see there
isn't yet. Here we have over $S25.000
additional placed in the treasury for
this year, and still the Governor says
that it will not be quite enough to puff
the state out of the financial hole into
which it has been put either by fixing
the tax rate too low or by making APP
proprations in excess of the amount
of the states revenues. 1t does look
as if there had been backwardness In
making a clean cut statement as TO
the actual condition of the states
finances.
The Governor it seems has called for
such a statement and the public will
soon know whether the borrowing of
money will have to be continued. not
withstanding the fact that so much
Of the public property fund has been
made available for immediate use.
But the question which bobs up in
this connection is this? How about
next YEAR? In view of the fact that
500, 900 is to be taken from the general
fund for the Atlanta depot, there will
not be as much money for the various
purposes for which the revenues are
appropriated as there will be this year
without the $325,O0o from the public
property fund. 1t is certain that more
money will be required next year than
Is needed this. because the pension
charge will be larger. Where is the
additional revenue to come from? Will
the tax rate have to be increased
property values raised or a resort be
had to borrowing again?
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-07

An increase of salary" exclaimed
the pompous manager of the railway
company to a clerk who had just made
the request, according to the Baltimore
Sun. II am afraid. sir. that you are
too extravaganza" He toyed with his
heavy watch chain and looked severely
at the young man, who returned his
stare boldly. 1t was the set phrase on
such occasions. and the applicant had
heard it all before. He meant to have
that rise or go somewhere else.
Excuse me, sir" he replied, respect
fully, II haven't any chance to be ex-
travagant on what / earn"
Young man." continued the pompous
gentleman, Il have risen from the
ranks. How? By being careful. When
/ was young made money by saving
car fares"
"Ah. that was in the old days" said
the young man, with a knowing wink.
But with the bell-indicators and the
present system of inspection you would
find you could not save sixpence with
out being callared, however careful you
were"
The manager nearly tainted, and the
young man had to seek other employ
ment.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-07
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Philadelphia North American
Qnd) says: 1T is said in Washington
that the reciprocity treaties prepared
under direction of President McKin-
ley are dead, and the prime movers
of the anti-reciprocity convention take
much credit to themselves for their
suppression. Continental Europe, with
Germany i'm the lead-our best mar
ket save free trade England-is bent
on raising the tariff walls to repel the
American invasion. If 1t puts its pres
ent plans into execution. these self
same trade restrictionists in the United
States will have reason to regret their
narrow policy, for a reduced demand
for our goods abroad will soon diminish
the capacity of the great mass of our
domestic consumers"
The New Orleans Picayune (Dem)
says The proposition to grant im~
mediate free entry into our ports Of
Cuban sugar, which the administra
ton seems to have so much at heart,
looks like a serious political blunder.
II annexation is really desired. it would
appear the part of wisdom to force
the Cubans to seek political union with
us, by Withholding the freedom of our
markets for their sugar until they
are compelled to come to us out OF
sheer desperation. TO grant them free
entry for their sugar removes all in
centive for seeking annexation on their
part. as they will have secured all the
advantages desired without the SUR
render Of their absolute independ-
enCc.
The New York World (Dem) says:
Intelligent people are not ignorant
Of the fact. ignored by Mr.. Roosevelt
that this county exported last year
Si00. 100000 OF its protected goods, sell
ing them in successful competition
with foreign producers in every mar
ket ia the world They know. and the
President cannot be ignorant Of the
fact that while wages are higher in
this country the labor cost in our
greatest staple manufactures h less
than that in corresponding products
made abroad. and that our iron and
steel and other wares have been sold
and are now selling cheaper 10 f0r-
eiEn customers than to home Coneun-
sra"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-07

The decision of the Supreme Court in
the case of Mr.. Greene and the Gaynors
and in that of Mr. Carter will cause
no surprise. 1t is doubtful if there was
any expectation that the accused par
ties would secure their release by the
proceedings which they instituted. Mr..
Greene and the Gaynors appealed to
the Supreme Court from the decision
of the United States district judge of
the Southern District of New York
who ordered them to be sent to Sa-
vannah, to be tried upon the indict-
ments pending against them in the
United States Court for the Southern
District of Georgia. 1t has been over
two years since the indictment was
found against them. They have man
aged all that time TO keep out of Geor-
gia. They have made long plucky
and perhaps costly fight against re-
turning to Savannah, and have lost.
What their tactics will be now can
only be conjectured. 1t will not be
long, however, before it will be known
what their next move on the legal
chessboard will be.
If the case is called for trial ii is
probable that objection will be made
to the indictment. 1t is difficult
to see what will be gained by
that course, however. In the appeal to
the Supreme Court the only objections
that can be made to the indictment
were made. and, it seems, were over
ruled. Assuming that this statement
is correct it would be useless to at
tack the indictment again. 1t is prob
able therefore that the trial will take
place within the next few weeks.
1t would seem as if the decision in
the case of Mr.. Carter would put an
end to his efforts to secure his release
through the courts. His counsel have
resorted to every possible means to get
a decision in his favor on technical
grounds and have failed. II we I'M
derstand the matter the legal proceed
ings which are to be had in Chicago,
for the purpose of showing the govern
ment's right to the money taken from
Mr.. Carter's possession, will have no
bearing upon the question of his re-
lease from Imprisonment. 1t looks
therefore as if he would have to serve
his full term.