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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
THE STATE PRINTING.
From the Selma Journal.

From the Selma Journal.
 The contract for the state printing re- gently let to the Birmingham Age-Herald and the Montgomery Advertiser jointly, the advertising to be done in both papers at the price usually paid for one, is but giving the state what Dallas county and the city of Selma already enjoys. In this county and city the public printing is done in both The Journal and Times at the price usually paid for the printing in either one of these papers. In this way nearly everybody in the county sees the public notices and the city and county are not put to any additional cost The decision of the governor and the state officers to follow the plan in the state that has been in vogue in Dallas for three or four years will give general satisfac- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
TaxInu Franchises In eeoruIa.

By a vote of 134 to IT the lower house of the Georgia legislature has passed the Candler bill for the tax ation of franchises, and 1t Is believed the senate will pass it almost unani- mously, and that 1t will then be signed by Governor Terrell.
 The bill aims to add to the assess ment lists of counties or lesser mu- nicipalities the values of all special franchises, through sworn returns made by the holders of such fran chises to the comptroller-genera who determines the assessments, and then certifies them to the local taxation officers. "A special franchise" is thus described in the bill adopted by the lower house of the Georgia legis- lature:
 Every right and privilege granted to any person, partnership or corporation by the state or it's authority or by any county officer or officers or any munich pal corporation or officer thereof for the exercise of the efpower of eminent domain or for the use of any public highway or street within the limits of said state or the land above or below any highway or street within the limits of said state, and every special right granted by charter, resolution, bylaw statute or otherwise for the exercise of any public service, such as the construction and operation of railroads equipped for steam, electric ity, horsepower, compressed air or other wlse for the common carrying of passen- gers or freight, the construction or oper- ation of any plant or plants for the dis tribution and sale of gas. water, electric light or power, steam heat, refrigerated air or other substances by means of wires, pipes or conduits made under or above any street. alley or highway, or the construction and operation of any tel ephone or telegraph plants all rights to conduct wharfage, dockage or cranage business all corporate privileges for the conduct of any express business, all rights and privilege to construct, main- tain or operate toll roauS or toll prluges and every other like public function de- pendent upon the grant of public powers or privileges.
 The comptroller-general proceeds to collect the state taxes due from the holders of franchises, and he then certifies the value of them in proper proportions to the taxing officers of the counties and municipalities, who are to add such values to their tax lists, collecting taxes from them as in the cases of other properties.
 The bill is regarded as quite a rev olution in taxation in Georgia, where it has been fought over long time. It is about to become law, and the nature of it's operation will no doubt be closely scanned by states that need more revenue. This means all states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
Popular Action in Illinois.

In the November election in Illinois 451, ,319 voted in favor of the direct election of United States senators, and 76,976 voted the other way. This vote is a practical mandate to the legislature of Illinois and to her rep resentatives in congress, including her two senators. But the mandate is valueless except in voluntary way, for the Illinois legislature cannot, and the United States senate will not, permit the people to vote directly for senators.
 There is but one practical way to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
THE ART OF CAKE WALKING
 DUE TO SOUTHERN NEGROI

cups of water, but came to grief near the close of the match. Some one greased the floor and hs slipped. The cups and water flew in all directions. Brown was roasted by the crowd and left town and has not been heard from since.
 The best cakewaIlSs used to come or at the old Jefferson Market. The 'culiud' girls of those days were right in it, and some fine sport was the result. Then the game switched over to Sixty ninth street and Third avenue in the old American Institute building This was in 1882 I was a prize waltzer at the time and butted into the game by chance.
 The employees of the old Empire, Star and Garter and Hamlet used to give fancy balls occasionally. In 1884 these were turned into cakewalks. The best walker at the time was Jim Webster. He worked in a tailor shop. Webster was fne-looking fellow and could walk to beat the band. Then Dandy Jack came along. He worked for Honest John Kelly. Dandy Jack had a large follow ing.
 After him came Polo Jim Jefferson. Jefferson was an assistant to Starter Caldwell at the race tracks Jefferson gave what the Sixth avenue sports called futurity' balls. A prize cakewalk was the feature. I defeated Dandy Jack in 1894. and 1895 at Madison Square garden lost the title to Luke Blackburn. But met him again for the worlds championship and was victorious, and have since re- tired on my laurels, never to compete again.
 "But calkewalking aint what it used to be. The white folks have taken it uu new. When the white folks try to imi- tate the negro they are sorry failure. They may blacken up to look like him, but that is all
 ITO be 0 good cakewallSer you've got to know how to hold yourself straight, keep time with the proper music and carry yourself with dignity. Why, if some of those negroes who were born in the north ever dared to go south and walk for prize there they would be run into jail. Fancy one of those swell race horse touts and crap shooters trying for the cake, walking ike dandy on parade. If some of the old mammies now alive saw them theySwould cry themselves to death.
 Years ago some of the cakes were worth walking for. Besides being good to eat, they had diamond rings baked in them. Of course. a square cakewalker would always hand the ring over to his lady fren' if he won and keep the cake for himself.
 A good partner is essential to success in walk. If she is pretty the chances for winning are more in your favor Ty- ing lady's shoe and dancing like a Jumping jack are not considered real cakewalling. Any man that ties a lady's shoe or drops a handkerchief, in my opin- ion is shine Any time you did this In the old days it was a mark against you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
About Persons.

A. R. Locker, president of the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance company is at the Hillman. He is one of the wealthiest men of the northwest. He is greatly im- pressed with the resources and the f,,- ture possibilities of the Birmingham dis trict, and with Birmingham itself as a city offering strong Inducements to in- vestors. MT. Locker is accompanied by Theron F. Giddings, general superinten- dent of agents of his company. R. C. Moseley of Baltimore is at the Metropolitan.
 H. Webb of Greensboro is at the Metro politan.
 J. sternfeld of Montgomery Is at the Metropolitan.
 W. G. Baird of Kansas City is at the Metropolitan.
 A. Herman of St. Louis is at the Metro politan.
 A. D. Rogers of Cincinnati is at the Morris.
 George w. Duncan of Auburn is at the Morris.
 Henry J. Levy of Baltimore is at the Morris.
 I. Levine of New York is at the Nor ris.
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 w. L. Reynolds of Atlanta is at the Morris.
 William Grieser of New York Is at the Morris.
 A. A. Kelly of Cincinnati is at ths Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
A CATHEDRAL SCHEME.

From the New York Tribune.
 Father Bouillon, a Canadian priest is said to have drawn the plans for cathedral in New York. to be the larg- est in the world. scheme so capacious as to suggest that the pious father did not grasp it in all It's bearings It took a thousand years or so to build enc of the great ministers. Cologne took even longer and was begun before Charle- magne and only finished the other day. To exceed these constructions. as well as Rome's crowning ornament, the dome, the vast and wondrous dome, to which Diana's marvel was a cell' might take a much longer time than the im- aginative Father Bouillon has figured of1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
TFl oHlY DAILY HEWspApEa N ALABlMA
The warm sunI Approach thou bea- con to this under glohel
 king Lear.
Pensions to Confederate Veterans.

Over in Georgia they pay each year about a million dollars to their pub lie schools and ss6O,0 ,0O0 to their Con federate veterans, and these two bills are so heavy that a deficit in the states funds is imminent. Either tax alton must be increased, or expendi- lures on one or both of these ac- counts lessened. At first the agitation was directed against the pensioners who are not absolutely in want, but It seems now to take the form of ad- ditional taxation. This explains the need of bill taxing all franchises, which is about to become a law.
 The Georgia pensioner receives about three times as much as an Ala bama pensioner, and if the difference is taken from the holders of fran chises granted by the people without compensation not very much harm will be done. The Georgia pension list has been extended from year to year, as pensions lists invariably are, until it has become a heavy burden so heavy that many advocated the unloading of 1t. t is to be unloaded on the franchises, which is much bet ter than throwing it overbsard. The problem has proven difficult one in our sister state, and,a a similar prob lem may in course of time come up in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
ChnlsfmaaInde.

Christmas shopping is beginning this year earlier than usual" said a First avenue merchant. "and all indications point to larger volume of holiday trade than ever before.
 Everybody has money to spend and everybody is disposed to be liberal in making Christmas purchases when times are flush. By the middle of next week the merchants will be busy from morn ing until night. The Birmingham mer- chants have laid in large stocks, but wideawal5e shoppers will not delay In making their selections of Santa Claus goods. Now is the time to buy. Those persons who wait until a day or two be- fore Christmas will find that many of the things they want are disposed of"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
Some Time Needed.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Didn't you want to get off at Forty second street?" inquired the officious passenger.
 ''Wuwwuw-wuw-why, yeh-yeh-yeh," began Stutterton painfully.
 well, you'd better begin to tell the conductor to stop. We're at Thirty fourth street now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
Turkey and Hash.

From the New York Press. why don't you go home to dinner7 It's o'clock"
 Why, man. it's the day after Thanks giving!'
 Whats that got to do with it?'
 s'Everything.. One day turkey. two weeks hash. Come on; let's go some where and get a steak"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

woman standing sticks by Miss Barcalow and emulates her, we should like to have a photograph of the conductor after he has carried, say, about ten ladies off the car and gently and breathlessly deposited them on the curbstone. We fancy there will have to be a raise in the wages of conductors or there will be strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
rHE hook TRusT.

From the Livingston Southern Home.
 Our next legislature should knock the book trust out of Alabama by giving the state a uniform school book law. The people demand it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The late Herr Krupp pensioned his employees, but he took precious good care to collect the pension money from his employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Why is it there is no time in this session to revise the tariff, when there is a plenty of time to pass a ship subsidy grab? Respectfully re- ferred to the lobby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Boston has evils to burn. It has the gypsy moth, the brown tail moth, and the foot and mouth disease, and it feels like putting them all on the bar gain counter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The weather bureau was only 15 degrees out of the way in it's predic- tions as to the prevailing cold snap. It is doing better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

As soon as MT. Carnegie arrives home doubtless MT. Prick will hear some news that will make him feel like thirty cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

When the New York Sun and MT. Cleveland bunk together it must be admitted that politics makes strange bedfellows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

There is hope for the democratic party of New York, now that 1t is rid of Abram s. Hewitt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The Boston foot and mouth disease may yet attack some of Boston's talk CTS who consider it their mission to reform the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The trusts did not take to the woods when congress met-they took the first train going to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Watchdog Cannons position upon the subsidy grab is watched by other watchdogs with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
eov.' WILLIAM poRsEY JELKs

From the Mobile Register.
 If Governor Jelks continues to accu- mulate a record made up of transactions like that of the convict lease he will soon be known as the business governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Those who think the ship subsidy grab is dead do not know Mark Hanna and the lobby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06
FOOTBALL CASUALTIES FOR 1902
From the Chicago Tribune

Dead .. .. -....................R Fatally injured .. .. ........ Seriously injured .. .. ........S5
 LAST YEARS RECORD. Dead .... ,. .................... Seriously injured .. .. -.-.....75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Apostle Shoots road to the senate is as full of snags as the esteemed Mir. Addicks'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Modern flats are born unfriendly to dogs and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The Mormon church does not in so many words sanction polygamy, but it winks at its practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Papa's pocketbook rises in import ance as Christmas approaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Dingleyism has put up the price of board in New York s1 week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The trusts and the ship subsidy ring are bigger than all the rest of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

Judge Parker's boom is marching m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The Salvation Army has fought its way to the respect of the public in this town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The how-not-to-do-its are handling the trust problem at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-06

The lobby of the trusts in Wash ington overshadows and controls con gross.
The courier., 1902-07-19
T H E COU RI E R

was THE Problem of Household Help"
and she spoke from the standpoint of
the domestic. Her paper was voted by
the club to be the most scholarly and
meritorious Of the club year.
4 4 4
Miss Eidellweis Thurman gave
pretty lawn party Saturday evening
in honor of Miss Madge Blystone of
Tecumseh. Miss Jessie Doyle and Miss
Leda Thurman assisted the hostess.
Pansies adorned the table from which
ice cream and cake were served. Those
present were Misses Blystone. Doyle,
Gertrude Grant, Georgia McCrat,
Jeanette Ffnney, Helen Coen, Eliza
beth Doyle and Master Roy Housh.
< 4 4
Sunday afternoon at five o'clock a
double wedding was celebrated at the
home of Mrs. Hattie League, 1880
North Twenty-first street, when were
married Miss Clyde NJ. League and
Mr.. James A. Wilkerson, and Miss
Lucy M. Best and Mr.. Samuel Large
Reverend L. NJ. Denton officiated. Mr..
and Mrs. Wilkerson will reside in
Plattsmouth, Mr.. and Mrs. Large in
Lincoln.
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Miss Ora Campbell and Mr.. Harry
ried Tuesday evening at the home of
A. Butler, both Of Lincoln. were mar
the brides brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Howorth, in
Tecumseh. Reverend T. d. Davis per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Butler will reside in Lincoln.
The courier., 1902-07-19
SOCIETY NOTES
LIFE'S May WHIRL

ing the true ''ruddy gold" Of Eastern
lore, and upon this is a running rose
stem, upon which, at close itervals in
applique. appears the English rose.
The inner border towards the center
Of the train is a festoon design of oak
leaves, acorns, and stems, and on this
stand out in very high relief the rose
and feur de lis alternately.
This work is entirely of English
manufacture. The design was drawn
by Mr.. Frederick Vigers, F. r. l. B. A.,
and 1t was executed by the Ladies'
Work society at Thirty-one Sloane
street, over which Princess Louise
Duchess Of Argyll presides, and her
royal highness assisted
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Mrs. E. c. Rewick gave a lovely
sweet pea breakfast at ten o'clock on
Tuesday, in compliment to her cousin,
Mrs. w. H. Kline, Of West Superior,
Wisconsin. who is her guest. Sweet
peas formed the center piece on the
table. and bouquets of them adorned
all Of the rooms. The Battenburg CEN
ter piece was lined with pink, and a
The courier., 1902-07-19

pink carnation was at each plate. Cow
ers were laid for ten Mrs. Kline was
formerly Miss Josie Ford of Lincoln,
and was for some time organist at the
Universalist church here. Mrs. Rev.
ick's guests at the breakfast We're old
friends Of Mrs. Kline.
4 q 4
The board Of directors of the Young
Women's Christian Association gave a
reception to new members Monday
evening in the association parlors.
One hundred persons were present.
The callers were received by Mrs. c.
c. White, Miss Martha Pierce, Miss
Hathaway, Mrs. II. ]. Winnett, Mrs.
S. D. Hyde, Mrs. w. H. Wallace and
Miss Whitmore. The parlor was
adorned with pink and white roses.
The dining room was in the associa-
ton colors, green and white. Bun
ting was effectually draped on the wall
and white roses were on the table.
Miss Charlotte Andus presided at the
table and was assisted in serving ices
by Misses Crombie. Gregg and Woods.
4 4 4
An interesting incident in club work
is reported by the Boston Herald. At a
recent meeting of the Twentieth Gen.
tury club of Kalamazoo, whose MEM
bership embraces the most cultured
women of the town, the essay was
given by Miss E. S. Kay, who for
twenty years has been a domestic
servant in Kalamazoo. Her subject
The courier., 1902-07-19

Miss Leona Anstine and Frederick A.
Sutter were married Thursday after
moor at $3.50 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents in Tamora, the Rev.
F. w. Wilson of Lincoln officiating.
The Episcopal ring ceremony was per-
formed. After a couple of weeks in
Minnesota the young couple will be at
home to their friends at GIL South
Eleventh street.
Both young people are well known in
Lincoln and especially in university cir
cles. The bride has been in school
three years, and one season had the
honor and distinction of being the only
woman representative of the institu-
ton to participate in an Interstate de-
bate. She completed the junior year
of a law course the past season and
will finish the course next year.
Mr.. Sutter completed a law course
in the university last month. He was
president of his class during the last
semester, an honor that there is al
ways great rivalry to possess. He is
now a practicing attorney in Lincoln.
the Junior member of the firm Of Will
son & Sutter.
4 4 4
The missionary societies are still
announcing refreshments at their
meetings. AS there is a dearth Of So
cial affairs at present no doubt the
attendance at these meetings is large.
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Formerly / took my pen in hand"
said the bachelor; now 1 take my
typewriter on my knee"
The courier., 1902-07-19

Mrs. F. D. Cornell is in Kansas City
for two months sojourn.
4 4 K
Doctor and Mrs. j. o. Everett are
camping in the Big Horn mountains.
4 4 4
Mrs. A. D. Smith and son are at
Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the sum-
mer.
4 4 K
Miss Katherine Meechan is enter
tanning Miss Hurley of Enid, Okla
homa.
Miss Moore of Aurora is the guest
for a month Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs George Sheldon are
spending their vacation at Bayfield,,
Wisconsin.
Professor and Mrs. E. A. Burnett are
entertaining President Schlegel Of the
school of mines in Rapid City, South
Dakota, and Mrs. Schlegel.
4 4 4
A concert program received this
week from Ocean Grove has on it the
name Of Miss Helen Marie Burr, our
former Lincoln girl, as harp soloist.
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Mrs. John 8. Finch and son Edgar.
and Master Fred Whittemore, and Mrs.
C. H. Sharp and daughter Gertrude.
are spending the summer at Walloon
Lake, Michigan.
The courier., 1902-07-19

Chapter K of p. E. o. gave a pleas
ant lawn party Tuesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Mary E. McKinnon,
2s40 P street, in honor Of Mrs. Tecker,
a member of the chapter who left the
city this week for her new home in
Omaha. A buffet supper was served
in four courses. Twenty-Five ladies
were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Dunn had for
guests the first of the week Mr.. Allen
Litchfield of Kansas City, who left for
his home on Thursday, and Doctor
Samuel Morrow of Memphis, Tennes-
see, who started on his return journey
on Tuesday. Mr.. Morrow was accom-
panied as far as Kansas City by Miss
Nita Dunn.
An engagement Of unusual interest
because Of the prominence in musical
circles Of both the lady and gentleman,
is that Of Miss Ina Baird Ensign and
Mr.. Charles Frederick Hagenow. which
was announced this week by Miss En-
signs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Walworth Ensign.
4 4 4
Miss Annie Jones entertained dozen
young ladies Informally Saturday aft
ernoor in honor Of her cousin, Miss
Emma Jones Of Oshkosh. Wisconsin.
Piano and violin music by the Misses
Jones was q feature.