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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

The balance-on paper-is till large
the outside world In the last fiscal
year but $S07,93S net in gold in the
way of settling a paper balance of
nearly five hundred millions. We are
still borrowing nation, and much of
the recent talk as to loans to other
nations and trade balances is mis-
leading.
1t is plain that we need a trade
balance on paper of $b0O,000.O0O in
order to keep even with the world
in order to retain our stock of gold.
And today We are down to the turning
point, and any further loss in exports
or increase in imports will call for ex-
ports of gold.
Just why a balance of $500000.0 900
is needful cannot be set down in pre-
else figures, but all intelligent men
know, nevertheless, It is needed.
Ocean freights and insurance eat up
good dea of the balance that appears
in the figures Of the treasury depart
ment American travellers and -Ameri-
can heiresses take another slice. In
tefest and dividends on American
stocks and bonds cali for large sum,
and over-valuation Of exports--home
prices 10 home consumers and under.
valuation Of imports account for more
Of the difference. Whatever the real |
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Mary McLane's naked soul is now
up against Boston baked beans, and
it is a question as to which will come
out ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Mr.. Bryan's explanation at the Nan
tasket dinner of party differences is
much the broadcast, deepest and best
that has appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Fitzsimmons is hale and hearty af,
ter turning the age of forty, but old
men cannot successfully fight young
men In the prize ring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

May Yohe has sailed away in order
to realize in London on her latest en-,
terprise in free advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27
THE NINTH DISTRICT.

From the oneonta News-Dspatch.
The Ninth District will nominate a
candidate for Congress ON August 25.
Underwood should and will be renomi-
nateds
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

John W. Mackay's present wealth is
down to the zero point, as he had no
uoclSet in his shroud. Death is now
our only democratic institution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

st. Vincent has been well shaken
but it should not be we'll taken by
Uncle Sam
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Two opportune punches is what the
Johnston faction will receive next
month from one hundred thousand
democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Miss Alice Roosevelt was not per-
mitted to attend the coronation that
did not coronate. She is as fortunate
as she is pleasing and attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

The Jelks-Johnston fight will be
pulled off on August %, when the
rank and file will act as referees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Captain Hobson should not attempt
to outswim the only Funston, thus rob
bling the latter of his laurels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Sympathy for the hard coal strik.
ers is coming in the form of cold cash
the best of all possible forms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

The papers that are publishing the
Bible as serial know what news is
in their respective localities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

May Yohe and Putnam Bradlee
Strong are birds of feather, ana
they will flock together, no doubt in
London.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

President Roosevelt may be nomi-
mated in 1904 by acclamation, but he
will not be elected in that manner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

The pie famine has been averted in
New York. A coal strike and pie
strike at once would be more than
men could stand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

The new battleship Maine is very
speedy. but such record should not
induce her to fee from an enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Lady Hope has secured her jewels
and now she goes to London to meet
her purloiner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27
NO SURRENDER.

From the Kansas City Journal
The other Beers may surrender, bun
Hon. Web Davis will not give up. He is
holding on to every dollar of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Decorations are coming from EN-
peror William to about 300 people who
promoted in some way Prince Henry's
visit in this country. The new 900"
will then be a rival of the old 400"
who are now associating with apes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Those who bet two to one on JEFF
fries must have considered that he
could whip Fitzsimmons with one
hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Convict Tracy has outrun the whole
state of Washington and part of
Oregon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Mr.. Bryan did not skim the surface
at Nantasket, but went to the marrow
at once.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27
Balance of Trade Against Us.

Imports of foreign goods are in
creasing, while exports are falling off.
The apparent balance in our favor In
the month Of June was $16,549, 1856, or
less than half the balance in June of
last year, and not much more than
one-third of the balance in June. 1900,
The following table gives the figures
of foreign trade In all the boom years;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

Ye gods, Il doth amaze me
A man of such feeble temper should
SO get the start of the majestic world.
Julius Caesar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23

he has changed.
 Father-what mean is that when he was baby he used 10 keep me awake. Boston Transcript.
 "Onee in awhile. even now" remark ed the caller you hear of some Eng 1 lishman who says our Revolutionary war was the most eauseless rebellion in history Isn't it irritating?"
 Decidedly s0" responded the Boston young woman. If thing is causeless how can it be any more causeless ?''- Chicago Tribune.
 An Earnest SalutatiOn.-"Ah!" said Biggs. as a prosperous looking man who had cordially saluted Diggs passed on, That's the way l like to hear a man speak. He seemed sincerely glad to find you alive and we'll"
 Yes replied Diggs. He probably was. He's the president of the com pany my life's insured in."-Brooklyn Life.
 A Recommendation faithful color ed servant had recommended friend to take charge of her mistress delicate little girl.
 Do you think, Sally" asked the anx- | ious mother. that I could trust Aunt Ellen with the entire care of the baby?'
 Law, yes, ma'am! Ellen knows all bout childun. She's done buried six ' Judge.
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YOUNG RACCOONS.

If there is anything more funny than
 box of monkeys surely it is box of young raccoons. have had about a
 dozen raccoons under observation dur
 ing the: past year, and the young ones
 are about the most comical little fellows
 I have ever studied. Four of the babies were captured about ten weeks ago, when they weighed from one pound, six
 ounces to one pound, twelve ounces apiece. They were taken from hollow tree in the depths of a wood, after on
 interesting combat with their mother, who stoutly resented the Kidnapping of her children. They were covered with woody hair of many shades. On the back they were brownish gray tinged here and there with toWny. The sides, legs and abdomens were gray and the tails were ringed alternately with brown and black. The head of each little coon was beautifully marked. The nose was black, wet, cold and shining. The face was gray with a dark brown shripe extending from the forehead to the nose, and with two large
 black patches, one on either side. The bright, rnischievous eyes, which were very, very dark, were set, one in each of the black patches, and were forever taking note of things which moved about them.
 When we got them home they were evidently hungry, and annaunced the fact by curious cry which greatly re-
 sembled the ''ker-r-r-ruck' of a tree toad or a red-headed Woodpecker. AL though they had sharp little teeth, they
 knew nothing of solid food, so we of fered them milk from an ordinary ba- by's milk bottle. It took them but a short time to understand the use of the instrument, and while one was being fed the others awaited their turns with manifest impatience. Whenever they | were allowed to get at the fellow who was drinking the result was a rough tumble wrestling match, and in the scuff1e the bottle was more than likely to change hands at least once. These l little affairs reminded one of college cane rushes on a small scale. At first they drank about a pint of milk day, among them. This was divided into three or four meals, after each of which | the babies played together for a few | minutes and then went to sleep for three or four hours. They always awoke hungry and at once began to cry | "ker-r-r -ruck" in chorus. If they were not fed at once the cries grew louder and more shrill, and if no attention was paid to that, they broke out into pas sionate shrieks, like the cries of an assr gry baby.
 They grew rapidlys and in month their aggregate weight had increased
 from six pounds, three and a half ounces, to thirteen pounds, seven and a half ounces. By this time pint of | milk was not enough for them; they
 drank a quart and looked for more. | My brother usually fed them and they loved him better than any one else, He
 sometimes put sugar in their milk, and two of them grew so fond of it that they refused to drink unless they could have Continued on Seventh Page.l
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TEA.

On the first of next January the duty of ten cents a pound will be taken off of tea, but officials of the Treasury de- partment say that tea will be no cheap CT to the consumers in this country. The willy Japanese and Chinese export CTS of this commodity have been appris- ed of the removal of the tariff, and have advanced their prices in proportion, so that the abolition of the duty will not affect the price to local consumers. Thousands of pounds of tea are stored in bonded warehouses at every port in the country, waiting for the beginning of the new year, when it can be brought in duty free. Only enough is withdrawn now to supply the immediate demand, every one being anxious to take advan- tage of the repeal of the old war duty If tea is no cheaper to the consumers next year it will be but a repetition of the experience with coffee, for when the
 
 put on an export tax to equal it, and Americans would never have known that our tariff was changed. Some of the tea now in the bonded warehouses has been there for the past two years, and the department was recently called On to give an opinion as to the length of time that tea could be kept in bond and then entered free of duty. The de- cision was that three years was the limit, and that any tea in bond longer than that would have to pay the old duty.
 Those who like tea will not b4 cheer ed by the news that it will cost them as much with the duty off as 1t has with the duty on. But they can hope that by the first of January coal to make tea with will be cheaper if tea isn't,
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The Open Window.
:ower was grlmly bnilded,

My tower was grimly builded, With many bolt and bar. And here" thought. Il will keep my life From the bitter world afar." Dark and chill was the stony floor, Where never q sunbeam lay, And the mold crept up on the dreary wall, With it's ghost touch, day by day. One morn, in my sullen musings, A futter and cry heard; And close at the rusty easement There clung frightened bird. Then back I flung the shutter That was never before undone. And l kept till it's wings were rested The little weary one. But in through the open window, Which l had forgot to close. There had burst gush of sunshine And summer scent of rose. For all the while l had burrowed There in my dlngy tower, LO! the birds had sung and the leaves had
 danced
 From hour to sunny hour. And such balm and warmth and beauty Came drifting in since then, That the window still stands open And shall never be shut again.
 Edward Rowland Sill.
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ADVERTISING RATEE

adyertisements. 0ne tent Word eaen lI- !, Eertion. Figs Cents Word for tnI "e'A lsEyen glsaeel- - t,
 Display advertisements. per inen. 9ne Zn serrIon. sl. %: each subsequent tnseLuon, cS cenIs; one weeK, s3.20: one month. Slo' "Is StxF. x4l -,s IS
 ObJtuary EOlIces. in prose or verge. lY cenis per Ine. Notices ef Births. M.cs eres. Destns. and Funerais' OV Se
 Lueai Notices, E per iine- .hs,r
 Yearly sdyertisers are limited 70 q. sn bs own Immediate business fall matter so noe 1nobiecfi1nabIei. and their contracts uO uo' lncInde Wants. 10 Let. F0r SaIe. elc.
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4 VALDABLE WIDOW.

Nathan E. Manzer of Racine county, Wisconsin, thinks he has not been treated right, and if his story is true he hasn't been. He has begun suit against a young man to compel the payment of $1,O0o, which, the plaintiff alleges, is due to him on contract, the terms of which were that he should re- ceive the amount specified for introduc- ing the young man to a certain wealthy widow. MT. Manzer claims that he faithfully kept his part of the contract; that he made arrangements by which the widow, who boarded at his house, was thrown into the society of the young man; that he gave card parties and other entertainments to aid the 'courtship; and that he gave to the suit or absolute freedom of his home during forty-four weeks. Matters progressed so favorably that the wooing ended in marriage in due time. Yet the ungrate- full husband refused to pay the sum stipulated. MT. Manzer, therefore, prays for judgment.
 If the young man agreed to pay $1,OOO for the wealthy widow and didn't he de- serves both exposure and the loss of the $1,000 and costs. And perhaps he will lose the wealthy widow too if she is convinced that she was sold as MT. Manzer says she was. She may also feel that a young man who promised to pay $1,OOO for her and didn't hadn't an adequate appreciation of her value.
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THE PREsIDEN4,x VIsIr.

Of course President Roosevelt had good time in Hartford vest and none of the unpleasant features of the reception was stuck out so that he could see it. But they were there all the same, so much so that the Hart ford Times felt moved to quietly yet firmly remark: The fact seems to be that although the acting governor Of the State and the mayor of the city have been asked to be present at the reception of Mir. Roosevelt this after noon and evening, he is not the guest of the city or the State, but of privately appointed committee who have recog- nized the existence of city govern ment in Hartford by inviting the mayor to come to the railroad station and speak very few words of greeting to the distinguished guest, but in no other way, and who have entirely ignored the Business Mems association. and other organizations embracing many of the leading citizens of Hartford.
 It is certainly too bad that the people of Hartford are not more polite to each other. How different in New Haven. Here everybody who ought to be and wanted to be was recognized, and all was joy and peace. The President looked pleased and the people were pleased. To be sure, the procession looked a little like funeral procession, but it wasn't. It was in honor of stren- uous life. We hope the President mo- ticed the "glad rags" that some of our distinguished citizens put on to well come him in, and We hope he thought they wear them and the splendid hats, that topped them every day. They don't, of course, but we should like to have New Haven finger in the mind of the President as if they did.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23
HOH SHE DID IT.

IT is interesting if not profitable to see how people who have lived to be one hundred years old account for it. Mrs. Frank Young of Worcester has reached that ripe old age.' and she tells others how to do it. She says: Get up early in the morning; eat break fast soon after dressing; do not have oatmeal, but eggs and cup of strong coffee, with cream and sugar in ii; work hard all the forenoon; eat dinner at F o'clock, with soup and such vege- tables and meats as you like. with fruit. but without pies or sweet things; work hard in the afternoon: eat a hearty supper at night. with soup, meat and vegetables; enjoy yourself in the evening, and before going early to bed drink a cup of tea and eat a slice of bread; do not smoke, drink intoxi- eating liquors or lead an immoral or fast life. She advises girls not to go to dances and theatres often, but to go to church regularly. and, if married, to have large families. She herself has been the mother of eight children. two of whom are alive.
 Of course Mrs. Young's directions would not enable all who might follow them to live as long as she did, and her advice about eating might kill many prematurely. But it is entirely safe to heed the counsel not to smoke. drink or lead an immoral or fast life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23

ment shall not be made compulsory. Professor Bic approves the apparatus invented by Dr, Flnsen. of Copenhagen, with which the latter has achieved suca remarkable success in eases Of lupus, but urges that no one but qualified doc tors should be allowed to apply the light treatment, as disturbances are apt to occur which render 1t necessary to break it off suddenly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23

A youngster in a suburban school was asked by the master what most people found, even in warm countries, when they got to the top of high mountain Most people find" said the boy that they are out of breath. ."-Chums.
 It isn't always best to call things by their right names. A young gentleman called a coach dog a Dalmatian hound, and was informed by his fiancee that if he could not refrain from profanity in her presence they must henceforth be strangers,-Gla Evening Times
 Father of the pastor (after the ser- mon)-How Horace has changed since he was baby
 The mother-What an idea! Of course
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23
ANWUITHS

Prof. c. s. Grimes of Evanston, Ill.,, now o4 years of age, carried a policy of s5,ooo for many years and when he reached theadvanced age of 7ohe despaired Of its ever becoming a claim, so he compromised with the company on the basis of an annuity of s4Ioper year for the rest of his life. During the past 24 years he has received his annual payments with regular lty and great equanimity of mind and, having already drawn So,84o, he has come to the conclusion that he has found the elixir of life in an Annuity,
 At age 70, ST ,ooo deposited in The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York will yield an annuity of sI34,77 for life.
 This great corporation is the most wealthy moneyed institution in the world and more than SIo,ooo, 900 in claims has been paid in this state through the under signed.
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District of New Haven. ss. Probate Court.

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court.
 ...' August 21, 1902. ESTATE of SAMUEL A. GALPIN, late of
 New Haven. in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and appointed six months from the date hereof for the credi- tors of said deceased to bring in their neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred. E.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to HENRY LARNED GALPIN, a22 St N"" Administrator.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23
gdmeatinm.
H0gaTth RHSilRSS [IlIIRgR.

Pupils may now register for the fall term. The poorest writer eau become a line Pen man. No. failures.
 S0CRATIC METHOD. No classes. Each pupil taught separately.
 DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS. OrthograpIyi Grammar Eio,eution. CaTrs, sp0ndence, Shorthand, Typewriting, BusI- ness Methods and Commercial Forms.
 Diplomas awarded. Graduates assisted to good situations. sound business education are cordially in- vited to call on. or address PROF. J. M. LEE, 42 Church Street, Room 213, First National Bank. New Haven. conn.
 BOARD OF REFERENCE: U. S. Senator 0ryille H. Platt, Cong. N. D. spefry, Hon. John P. Studley, Ex-Goy. T. NJ. Waller.
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District of New Haven, ss Probate Court, ,, August 21. 1902 ESTATE of JOHN COEDON. of New Ha.
 ven, in said District. minor.
 Mary C. Condon. Guardian. having made written application for an order authoriz- ing and empowering her to sell and convey certain real estate of said ward. as by said application on file in this court more fully appears, it Is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District. on the 25th day of August, 1902. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency Of said application. and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having n circulation in said District.
 By order Of Court
 JAMES KINGSLEY BLAKE.
 Clerk. Jason P. Thomson. Attorney for Guardian. 3 a22 St
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District Of New Haven. ss Probate Court. -, August T, 1902 WELL, late Of Bar Harbor, Maine. own. ing property in said District deceased. The Court or Probate for the District Of New Haven hath limited ana anf4ainfed sir months from the date hereof for the creif- tors Of said deceased fo bring nj fheIr claims against said estate Those wh0 neglect 10 exhibit their claims within said time will be deharred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate nayrnenf to
 DOUGLAS IEEFINGWELL.
 MARY M. LEFFINGWFLI.
 LUERE B. DEASY. az 5t Executors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23

Oldbache--I suppose you find it very annoying when the baby is fretful?
 Nupop-2It's very annoying. You can't tell whether you ought to give him medicine for the collie or a spanking for his crankiness.-Philade Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23

A chinaman who acted as secretary to a Chinese minister to England mas published a book in which he says: aThere Is nothing which an American won't say. there is nothing Which an Englishman won't eat, there is nothing an Italian won't sing, there is no meas ure to which a Frenchman wont dahce' and nothing Russians won't covet."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-23

Strange indeed is the belief of some religious sects in regard to what will happen hereafter, and still more strange is the grim satisfaction with which they hug to themselves the most horrible hy- potheses, says Henry Labouchere. "Re- gently happened to say, during the de- bates on the Education bill, that I was a Universalist, by which meant that I was not of any particular religious sect. { A Non-confornaist friend of mine sub sequently tol2 me that. if this was my intention, I ought not to have called myself a Universalist, for there is a sect thus named. They believe, he said. that all will be saved. We have a happier faith!'"