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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
Locomotive EnoIneers.

"There is much more wear and tear on the locomotive engineer of today than there was, say twenty or twenty-five years ago." said an engineer of over thirty years experience.
 Tn the old days we had a comparative ly easy time of it. If we pulled out on schedule and pulled in on schedule we were all right Today we have to account for every minute at way stations. If we are behind a minute we have to report why we are behind. I do not say this in the way of complaint, but only to ex- plain the difference between other days and now.
 q run a fast passenger train. My days work consumes barely six hours, but when I step out of the cab I am pretty well used up. It takes me three or four hours to get rested"
 A bystander remarked that of all the cool looking men in the world the loco motive engineer was the coolest. lived in Washington for many years, said the bystander, land my business re- quired me to mail letter on the limi- ted express every day. I had the privi- lege of the private gate at the passenger station and after I had deposited my letter in the mail car, l stood near the engine and watched the movement Of the men in charge of the train and the pas sengers who rushed to the cars just be- fore leaving time.
 "Of course the belated passengers were excited. The station master himseh was excited. The engineer watched signal and pulled out when the signal dropped Now what always interested me was the coolness of the engineer. He would sit in a most unconcerned man. ner, on the step of his engine talking to a freind. If you happen to see Sallle tomorrow, tell her so and so;' By the way, I wish you would send word over to my house. etc.
 "The signal dropped. The engineer said boogbye to his friend and moved quietly from the step of the engine into the cab, where he caught hold of the 'machine' He pulled open the throt- tie and let the train go. And when he got outside of the city limits he was speeding his engine at forty-five or fifty miles an hour. It was always a marVel to me how this engineer, in the midst of high pressure work and excitement, could keep so cool.''
 The old engineer, who listened to the story, said: "The engineer described may have been one of those rare exceptions to the rule He may have been as cool as he seemed But the majority of us, no matter what coolness we affect, are nervous from the time we get on the en- zine until we get off at the end of the run."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
Her Prompt Apology.

From the Brooklyn Life.
 A philanthropic lady visited the asylum at Kingston. Can, not long ago and dis played great interest in the inmates. One old man particularly gained her compass sion.
 And how long have you been here. my man?" she inquired.
 Twelve years, was the answer.
 DO they treat you well?"
 Yes"
 "Do they feed you well?'
 "Yes'
 After addressing a few more questions to him, the visitor passed on. She noticed broad and broadening smile on the face of her attendant, and on asking the cause heard with consternation that the old man was none other than Dr. Clark, the superintendent.
 She hurried back to make apologies How successful she was may be gathered from these words: q am very sorry, Dr. Clark. 1 will never be governed by ap- pearances again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
Illinois Central.

''The Illinois Central is the only great line traversing the south that has not made close connection with the Birming- ham district, but understand that it is soon to reach this city over the tracts of the Frisco" said a prominent citizen yesterday
 There has been much talk about the Illinois Central building from Aberdeen to Birmingham. but the company has made such favorable trackage arrange ments with the Frisco that it will be practically the same as having its own line here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
The Ruling Passion.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 While Bichat, the famous surgeon, was dying of typhoid fever he turned to an old colleague who was sitting beside his bed and said to him:
 My friend, I am lost but it is some consolation to know that my case is very curious. During the last few days I have noticed some odd symptoms, and I am studying them carefully
 "oh, you may recover yet" said the friend.
 That is impossible replied Bichat, and if 1t were not for one thing would be quite willing to die."
 What is that?' asked the friend.
 q am exceedingly sorry" answered Bichat, "that I shall not have an oppor- tunity to perform an autopsy on myself after my death for know that would make some wonderful scientific discov- cry"
 An hour later he was dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
A PLAN THAT IS SPREADING.

From the Gadsden Times-News.
 It seems that Judge Feagins determi- nation to give pistol-toters term in the pen has already had a wholesome ef- feet. The distressing murders which have recently disgraced Birmingham seemed to have stopped and they will stop if the courts sternly enforce the law. Judge Bilbro has adopted the same plan in this circuit and in the future a man in Etowah found with a pistol con- cealed about his person will have to go to the workhouse and that is where he belongs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
Liberati.

Signor Liberati. the cornet virtuoso and band master. is one of the great attrac- tions at the fair. He has one of the finest concert bands in the United States and his programmes are varied and popular.
 Liberati is not only an artist but he is a composer of decided merit. His daughter. too. composes and one of the most popular pieces in Liberati's reper- toire is My Dads Birthday" written by Miss Liberati.
 ''As to the music l like best" replied Liberati in response to a question. T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
About Persona

vice-President and Cashier J. M P. otti of the First National bank of Greensboro is at the Morris He is on his way tc New York.
 J. wadsworth of Montgomery is at tho Morris.
 Phil Clark of Boston is at the Morris R. A. Dugan of Washington, D. C., as- sistant general manager of the Southern railway. is at the Hillman. J. D. Pitts of Philadelphia is at the Metropolitan.
 Mrs. Smith and Miss Annie Little of Alexander City. are at the Metropolitan. M N. Manning and son of Ashland are at the Metropolitan.
  Eugene Hardeman of Washington, D. C.. is at the Metropolitan. R. F. Ligon, clerk of the supreme court, is at the Metropolitan.
  J. Craig Smith. state auditor and Charles Coleman, supreme court reporter, are at the Metropolitan. John V. Smith, president of the rail- road commission, is at the Metropolitan. s. J. Monette and wife of Hale county  are at the Metropolitan. Stephen Smith of Livingston Is at the Metropolitan.
 Judge S. H. sprott of Livingston is at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
sroREHousE BIKES.

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
 The government census reports eleven million families possessing bibles. One of them was ourn. But what we really wish to know is how many of them were dust covered. and how many were used for store houses for pictures. gloves wells and hat pins?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
SHOES TAKEN OFF AT NIGHT.
Nrom the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 One of the things that interested the horseshoers in their recent convention at Philadelphia was an account of the shoe ing and the shoes of the champion trotter of the world. Cresceus is easy on his shoes, but they are removed every few days to give his feet resr.
 They are taken off at night and re- placed in the morning. Meanwhile the horse stands on soft bed of straw. Un- der his front shoes he always carries a rim of felt, which mitigates jar on the track
 His front shoe Is five ounces in weight and his rear shoe only about four.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
THE DEMOCRATIC INSTINCT.

From the Blocton Messenger.
 We were for Johnston tooth and toe nail. True to the principles of freedom and righteousness as handed down the ranks of democracy in each succeeding generation we are now for William Dor sey Jelks. warp and filling. He Is the exponent of the principles nearest and dearest to every true southern heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
A Man of Many Titles.

Of all the ruling sovereigns of Europe, the Austrian Emperor can boast the lar gest number of titles of nobility and ter ritorial rank In addition to his imperial crown, his majesty is in nine different ways entitled to wear regal tiara, twice is he qualified to be addressed as grand duke, once as archdul<e, eighteen times as duke, once as grand prince and in numerous ways he is entitled to be called count or lord. In ell, his different titles amount to considerably over hundred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
SOME SLIPS WILL OCCUR.

From the Anniston Star.
 Gadsden Is very happy over the loca- tion of some big industries there, and bonfires and torch-light processions are the order of the day, or rather of the night, there. It is to be hoped.by Gads- denits at least, that their celebration Is not premature. There is so often a slip between the promised industry and the established industry that too previous celebrating is not advisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
Counter Condolences.
From Judge.

From Judge.
 'Liz." confded the girl at the ribbon counter, you know I told you got en- gagged to German count at the summer hotel?"
 Yes"
 "Well, he isn't count at all He's cashier in a dairy lunch room down street"
 "Ain't that nice though? You'll get to sec him this winter again. I was lucky, too. The millionaire'ss son I fell in love with drives a delivery wagon for this store"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
om the New York Press

From the New York Press.
 Being good is an awful lonesome job.
 Buy a friends horse and be sold by a man.
 A silent tongue makes sweet music for the soul.
 After woman has trumped -her part ner's ace she says, with sweet smile, 1t is always easy to play well when you hold the cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

President Baer practically says to the retailers that the operators will attend to the naming and marking up of prices. They are wholly equal to the task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Odell and Hill should secure the speeches of the governors of the Car olinas to each other, and use them instead of the epithets they are now indulging in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Grover Cleveland is becoming an active correspondent again, but he is sending no letters to the Courier Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Chatfield-C -Chatfeld Taylor's old friend, General Uribe-Uribe of Colom- bia, has kafiummuxed, and will no longer stand in the limelight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The campaign in all of the states is so dull there are no freak bets. The freak better always goes with undue excitement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

President Roosevelt is going home to vote, but his vote will weigh no more in the New York returns than that of the next man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Governor Odell should not call David Bennett Hill a peanut politi- clan. The phrase is not dignified or | decorous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

J. Carter Cooke should not forget to carry Alabama once more before the returns take away his occupation as a forecaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The sailors of the battleship Ala bama are preparing to give a fine ball in New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Molineaux's father holds a high place in the affections of the people, whatever place may be assigned to the son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Trains from this town in the morn- ing will soon be based on the arrival of the fast mail from New York, this town being it's western terminal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

China is gradually becoming Chin csc again, and the powers, jealous of each other, are withdrawing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Scientists say tarantulas are not poisonous. Thus one by one our cher ished beliefs are swept away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The effects of MT. Hills coal owner ship plank will soon be measured in the ballot boxes of his own state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

There is much rivalry and friction between the crews of the Alabama and the Kearsarge, but no blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The broom brush in the hands of the Pullman porter is used to an nounce tipping time, instead of bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Senator Hanna has introduced poker parlance into politics. He is still standing pat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

love all good music. I am especially fond of Wagner and seldom make out pro gramme that does not include a Wagner overture"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Such accidental resemblances occur a hundred times among the great masters Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and Mendel- ssohn; Mozart and Bach have developed the same themes.
 The case will continue on Monday. with MT. Damrosch on the stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The football gridiron is more san guinary than a South American rev olution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The new soft coal combine of Pitts burg has Increasing and valuable in terests in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

In the fashionable theaters of New York the curtain Is not raised until g o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Mitchell Day" was duly observed in the hard coal district yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

Political forecasters are drug in the market this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
raI ONLr DAILr nIwsplpIa N ALAsAa4

Had ] as many mouths as Hydra, such an answer would stop them all.
 --otheIlo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

The political rainbow chaser is abroad in the land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

A dull campaign is slowly drawing to a close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

viee-Presldent and Cashier J. M. P. Otis of the First National bank of Greensboro is at the Morris He is on his way to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30
As oNE PREAcHER VIEWS IT.

Judge S. II. sprott of Livingston Is the Metropolitan.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
Natchez Carnival.

Natohez, Miss, Feb. 10. The car.
nival season is at hand ana tho city is
crowded with visitors. The season
will open this afternoon with the an
nual flower parade by the Volunteer
Fire Department and it will present
some beautiful revelations. There
will be three hnndred men in uniform
in the parade, after which tho annual
banquet Of the different companies
will be held.
Tho parade will be formed in the
following order:
Mounted Polioe, p. w. Mulvihill,
Marshal band, Phoenix Steam Fire
Company, No. 7, exempt members in
carriages Board of Aldermen In car
riaRes; band, L. II. Cory, Marshal ;
Eagle Hook and Ladder Company,
No. Q, exempt members in carriages
band, J. W. Roos, Marshall Protec-
tion Steam Fire Company, No. 8, ex-
empt members in carriages.
King Rex will arrive in the city to
morrow, the mardi procession will
take place followed by grand ball.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
INDICTMENT TO
BE DISMISSED
CHARGE AGAINST CAPT. RAJ.
FORD TO BE WITHDRAWN.
PETITION TO THE JUDGE
Signed by Ten Of the Jury Who
Brought In the In
dictment.

jackson, Miss, Feb. i0.--A petition
has been presented to Judge Robert
Powell and District Attorney Grea YES
signed by NIL the mombers Of the re-
cent Kinds county grand jury except
two asking that the indictment ag.
ainss Capt +. 7. Raiford, former
cashier of the State treasury, on the
charge Of being implicated In the slo7,
600 shortage unearthed by Governor
Longino, be dismissed, The two mem.
bers Of the gand jury who did not sign
tho petition for nolle prosequi order
could not be found. District Attorney
Greaves was not In the city when the
petition was presented, but 1t is un-
derstood that the wishes OF the grand
jury will be respected and the case
against Capt. Raiford will not be
carried further. II Is not known what
disposition will be made of the indict-
ments against ex-Treasurer Robert
Showers, Phil A. Rush, of Senatobia,
and Banker John Armistead, OF Mem
Dlia
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
NEW POLITICAL II.
ALLEGIANCES
SHAKE-UP IN CONSEQUENCE
OF REDISTRlcTINd.
PROBABLE CANDIDATES
Williams and Henry to Fight It
Out In the Eighth--.The
Other Districts.

jackson, Miss, Feb. 10. The new
Congressional district formation
agreed upon by the Legislative APP
portionment Committee. and which
will probably bo adopted by the Legis-
lature this weok, puts an entirely new
aspect on political alliances In Mis-
sissippi.
The eighth district, composed OF
the counties of Kinds, Warren, Yazoo,
Rankin and Madison, will be the 20.
litioal storm center Of the State and
promises to result In contests of more
zest and spirit than all other districts
combined. The general conclusion
has been reached that the district for.
nation means the permanent retire
ment OF Congressman Charles II.
Hooker and Congressman John Sharpe
Williams will loom up as the most
formidable candidate for reelection
this fall. AS at present formed the
district contains three Congressman,
Warren having representative In tho
person Of Hon. Pat Henry, and 1t Is
understood that no will make strong
fight for reelection. Other candidates
are likely to enter tho field, and 1t Is
whispered that Kinds and Rankin
will both hnve one or more aapirants
Thus far no eligible mention has
como from Madison, but all indica-
tions point to no les% than six candi-
dates this fall and the hottest political
fight that has taken plaoo in the State
for many years. N
The political chances Of Congress-
men Chandler and Spight have not
been disturbed by the formation OF
the first and second districts. The old
third district is but little chanced,
except tho removal of Warren, and
new material will be brought forth
The names of State Senator E. Fl.
Moore and District Attorney B. q.
HUMPHREYS have been mentioned. In
tho fourth district, Congressman Fox
has already given notice that he will
not bea candidate for reelection and
there will be plenty Of room for new
aspirnnts The hfth, district forma-
tion forms an admirable opportunity
for Hon. A. J. Russell, speaker OF the
lower House of the Legislature, to 'go
to Congress, and 1t ia likely that he
will be candidate. Chancellor Adam
Byrd, is also mentioned. 1t is believed
that Congressman MaLaln has cinch
In the seventh district, and in the new
ly.formed sixth district Capt. W. II.
Hardy, Hon. e. J. Bowers and Hon.
C. NJ. Barbour have been suggested.
A number of other booms of lesser note
are In preparation for launching.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION.
Republican Sentiment In Regard
to It---Anotller Caucus.

Republican Sentiment In Regard
to It---Anotiier Caucus.
Washington, Feb. 8.--There ap-
pears to be strong sentiment among
the House Republicans in opposition
to the passage OF any bill through
Congress In the nature of what might
be considered az "foroe bill" The
opposition Is especially strong among
the leaders Of the party in the House.
II is not thought that there will be
any consideration of any bill at this
session partaking Of that character.
The Southern Republican representa-.
tives In the House In the caucus the
other night declared themselves In ia.
vor Of the passage of q Federal cleo
tions law, bnt deprecated any attempt
at the passage OF legislation which
might give rise to charges Of force
Legislation. The sentiment among
the leaders, and of the majority of the
Republicans in the House seemed to
be since the oaucus Monday night, in
favor of the appointment of a select
committee in the House consisting of
eleven msmbers to consider the entire
Southern question. This Is in line
with the Crumpacker resolutions,
which are understood, and which
have given rise to much criticism in
the South. The entire matter has
gone over until the next Monday
night, when it is probable that some
definite action may be taken on the
resolutions pending.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
0UTWITTED THE
REPUBLICANS
CONGRESSMAN WILLIArI S
CAUGHT THEFT MAPPING.
0LEOMARGARINE BILL.
How the Representative Secured
an Extra Day for
Debate.

Washington, Feb. s. s.--Ropresenta.
tive Williams, Of Mississippi, out.
witted the Republican side OF the
House Of Representatives Wednesday
afternoon, upon the efforts OF the lat.
ter to set the time for the taking of
the vote on the 0leomargarino bill,
and secured for the opponents Of the
bill an additional day for debate. II
was done In most clever manner.
Representative Horny of Connecticut
who has charge of the majority bill in
the House had moved that general do
bate be closed at 8 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. Williams took the
floor, and vigorously protested, with
the result that upon rising vote the
Republican side was out.voted in their
efforts. Mr.. william Immediately
asked unanimous consent himself that
an additional day for debate under the
hve minute rule be allowed, which
was not objected to, the Republicans
evidently had been caught mapping.
Before asking unanimous consent, Mr..
Williams, as stated took the floor by
unanimous consent, and entered q
vigorous protest against unduly limit
Ing tho debate, as lie characterized it.
In the course Of his remarks he made
. splendid play upon his own name,
much to the amusement OF the House.
MIR. Williams name, as is we'll
known, is "John Sharp" Williams.
He stated that although his name was
Sharp" that he would admit that he
was not Sharp" at Parliamentary
practices, as some Of the mombers
upont he Republican sido seemed to
be. He said he could not 500 what
earthly difference it would make to
the Republicans If the Adjournment Of
the session was not to take place be-
foret he midle of June, or tho middle
Of July, the granting to tho minority
OF the additional day desired for de-
bate, Tho Republican members
seemed to enjoy the thrust made in
the play of Mr.. Williams upon his
3wn name, as much as did Mr.. Will
Hams own party colleagues.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
Elks Re.ljnien at Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, Feb, 1o.--This city
has capitulated to host of Elks who
have gathered from all parts of Mis-
sissippi to attend their first state ro.
union. The attendance of visitors is
large and the hotels and other public
places are decorated In their honor.
There 10 considerable business conncct-
cd with The affairs Of the order to be
transacted during the two days ses-
sions, but the programme has been SO
arranged as 10 allow ample time for
the visitors to enjoy the elaborate on.
tertainmefit provided by the members
Of NatolIez Lodge No. b58.
A continuous lunch will be served
at the cidb rooms from Monday morn
Ing until. Wednesday morning free
to all Elks, They viii be expected
to accept this hospitality and this fact
will be pressed upon them by the local
members. ,8
They win view the flremen's parade
this afternoon.
On Tuesday, about II 80 q. m. the
Elks will repair to the steamer Betsy
Ann one OF tho handsomest floating
PALACES on the river, ansd will be ut
homo on tho steamer throughout tho
naval parade. A band of music will
be aboard and refreshments will he
served. Delegates are in attendance
from every one Of the thirteen lodges
In the State, including President A..
NJ. Paxton, OF vicksburg, and o dele
cation from that city.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

Some of the professional beggars ar
rested in the shopping district In New
York City the other day had only 81
when searched. but some of them had
60 much more that 1t brought the av
erSage up to IS apiece, Since It ia
not to be presumed that any Of than
started cut On the days work with
nlonsy, Il would appear shst the wages
for such Industry are bCstss than SUP
poasd.