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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-23

LIABILITIES. Capital stock. -. ....s s0O,0oo.os Surplus and profits. 356,2o9.ot Reserved for taxes. ... 2,304.0l c. sculation. -. =. .. so0,oo0.os
 DEPOol ;. Individual ... $ Asos9. .59I.0e Bank ...... I45,324.50 United States eo,oo0.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-23
Comparative Statement.

Brought into sight thus
 far for season.. :. =. 10 433, ,964 10046, $50
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
Feathers Didn't Make Birds.

people who buy song birds, espe-
cially canaries, of street vendors, are
apt to be swindled. as was last
week." said a Wall street broker. &C
cording to the New York Mail and Elk
press. 81 had long promised to pur-
chase a fine pair of canaries for my
daughter, and when a sandy-haired
German entered my office. carrying a
dozen little wooden cages. each con-
tanning a handsome canary, I was only
too eager to negotiate for a pair. So
paid him $40 for two, which he said
were of the choicest Hartz Mountain
variety, and excellent singers.
ITO prove their warbling abilities the
German took the birds to a sunny win
dow about forty feet from my desk,
and they seemed to sing charmingly.
Well, l bought the birds and took them
home. The next day they hoped
about their cages, but did not seem
inclined to sing. Perhaps the poor
little creatures want a BATH suggest
ed my wife.
provided with a saucer of water,
the birds Tapped their wings and be-
gan to twitter delghtedly, and while
l was expecting to hear them break
into joyous song I noticed that the
water in the saucers had a decided yell
low tinge. Then l looked sharply at
the birds and discovered that their
Llumage was turning from a bright
yellow to a rusty brown. Further ex-
animation proved that my canaries
were nothing but cleverly dyed spar
rows. The German had deceived me
with clever imitation of the canarY's
song. Next time I buy canaries I'll see
that the birds have good bath before
1 part with my money"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Chicago Daily News Qnd.) says.
Mark Hanna may put much less stress
on the stand-pat policy when the con-
sumer wakes up to the fact that the
protected producers are also standing
pat in the maintenance of high prices.
The Philadelphia Press (Rep.) says:
"Some of the newspapers are COM
menting on Senator Germans obmutes-
cence Senator German is busy now
standing behind the door and waiting
10 see which way Maryland is going to
explode this year."
The New York Tribune (Rep.) says:
American ready made clothing is
the latest Yankee notion to be put be-
fore the English public. VIII the uni
versal 'hand-me-down,' like the quick
lunch counter. be another insidious
agent In the overthrow OF British in
stitutions?"
The Baltimore American (Rep.) says:
I'm the language of Fablist AIDE.
Joseph Chamberlain is crazy just like
a fox He sees the opportunity to Gre
ate a great popular feeling in his own
behalf. and ne is not slow to seize it.
He may yet turn out to be a great
modern Mare Antony"
The Philadelphia Record (Dem.) says:
THE currency in circulation among the
people of the United States is $29. rs per
head, according to official estimates.
BY all accounts ]. p. Morgan and
John D. Rockefeller have a little more
than their respective shares. But with
all the currency afioat there are some
people who think there Is not quite
enough for floating the crops and for
government deposits In pet banks"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
nv the DnY.

From the Baltimore American.
The man who built our cupboard
shelves.
He fooled around a lot:
First thing he done when he came in
Was say, It's awful hot"
An then he peeled his jumper off
An worked in just his vest
Cause that was where he lugged his
watch,
An he could stop an rest
Most ev'ry time he wanted les he'd
work too long. for, say!
The man that built our cupboard
shelves was workin' by tn day.
The man who built our cupboard
shelves
Says: "Knowed Teller once
That rushed around an spilled his
work
TIL double-dash- blank Ounce.
You,won't ketch me a-doin' that;
/ want my work t suit,
An so | do II careful like
An take my time. to boot"
An then he'd stand and squint a
while, then saw and plane away
The man that built our cupboard
shelves was workin' by tn day
The man who built our cupboard
shelves,
He hurt himself right bad.
He cut his foot until it bled,
An made him awful mad.
He had his adj raised up { strike
He heard tn whistle blow.
An down he dropped that sharp-edged
thing
An whitfield off his toe.
Mex time I'll quit at half-past four"
1 heard tn poor chap say
The man that built our cupboard
shelves was workin' by tn day.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Will Carleton, the poet-author, was
speaking the other day of his last in
terview with Gen. Grant, says the
New York World. Il had seen him and
met him on various occasions" he said,
but this was the first time 1 had ever
had him to myself for half an hour.
We talked of his famous trip around
the world, and compared data concern
ing places where We had both been.
Especially was he struck with Ayr,
the birthplace of Burns, and with two
of Burns nieces, the Misses Begg, two
elderly maiden ladies who lived in a
cozy cottage a few miles from auld
Kirk Alloway.' l had happened to
visit them Immediately after Grant was
there, and they were naturally enthus-
iastic about the great American hero.
When he went AVA said one of them
to me confidentially, The kissed my sis
ter goodbye. But when l laughingly
repeated this to the general he said
quietly, I kissed both of them
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
PERSONAL.


Samuel Williams of Purcell, pres
ident of a bank there, probably has
right to the claim of being wheat king
of Indian Territory. He has probably
been more successful than any other
farmer in the territory. He has had as
many as 10000 acres of this crop in a
single year.
OF late years the game of billiards
has been growing in popularity among
American women, especially in the
East. Many New York society lead
ers are experts with the cue, notably
Mrs. George Gould and her sister-ln-
law, Mrs. Edwin Gould. Mrs. Almeric
Paget, Mrs. Burke Roche and numer-
GUS others also devote much time to
the game.
Gen. John Beatty, who has just re-
tired from active business, once play
ed a prominent part in Ohio politics.
He was a congressman, a candidate
for Governor, and held many offices of
public trust. His career in Congress
opened in 1865 He was the political
enemy of Foraker and Mckinley and
has gone through more political fights
than many men who have more eX-
perience in politics than he. He Gre
ated a sensation when, in 1879, he OPP
posed the Endorsement of the Hayes
administration.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
"Out of the Mouths of Babes"

John ] Irish. the theatrical agent,
relates this instance of juvenile pre-
cocity, says the New York Times.
"A proud father of a young hopeful
of was in the habit of going out every
evening after a glass of beer. The
youngster soon grew inquisitive about
these nightly outings, and his father
used to tell him in baby talk:
Papa dom out for his walkie-
wallxie.
The kid had a habit of looking out
of the window to follow his father with
his eyes as far as he could see. He
didn't have far to look, for the man
always made bee line for the corner
saloon.
Now, this young hopeful knew more
about the saloon than would naturally
be expected, and one evening when
company was present one of the Wis
itors asked him where his father was.
To the great amusement of all he re-
nlied:
"Papa's gone out for his Milwau-
kee.' >"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
Swear words Needed.

A benevolent looking Quaker, in drab
ed into the lobby of Philadelphia no.
tel short time ago, and was walking
UP to the desk, when he stubbed his
toe on an uneven place in the flooring
and measured his length on the floor
says the Philadelphia Ledger. A bell
boy rushed to assist him to his feet.
Boy" said the old gentleman, SOL
EMMY, docs thee swear"
'Oh, no, sir no, indeed" said the
boy, taking his cue from the Quaker's
pious appearance.
I'm! Too bad, too bad" said he of
the broad-brmmed hat. Il would have
paid thee handsomely to have sworn
for me-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

same political faith as such candidate,
or newspapers of non-partisan prin-
ciples, cannot fail to learn Of his mer-
its. Such a man is Senator German.
Rapidly he is growing in favor in the
South, and, if, as Mayor Smythe says
he is not now the South's candidate,
he is in a fair way to gain its sup
port.
Frequently the public finds that a
personally-known candidate, when
stripped of his veneer of campaign
smoothness by elevation to the post
he sought, fulflls few promises and
is a striking rebuke, in his very prom
inence, to the erring judgment that
elevated him. Upon the worth, the
stability, the probty, the record and
the clear head of a man the people
should rely rathed than upon that
smiling, suave and urbane candidate,
who, with a knack of making personal
friends, might combine other qualities
that would render him less desirable
for high office.
mayor SHlytne Is ny no means aiOlle
in his leaning toward former Prest-
dent Cleveland, yet we believe that
Senator German is a Democrat of
strength and integrity whom his party
should support. Senator Bailey Of
Texas and Congressman Livingston Of
Georgia choose Senator German, and
other public men of prominence
throughout the South are rallying to
his support
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
No Passes on That Line.

Peter Dressler, an old Pennsylvania
politician, and long the coroner of Allie
gheny county, had, among other traits,
a peculiar fondness for free railroad
passes, and never let an opportunity
of securing one go by, says the New
York Sun. On one occasion he was
hearing the evidence in a rather cele-
brated case when a neatly dressed, gen.
tlemanly appearing young man was
called to the witness chair. Looking
him over carefully, the coroner asked:
Whats your name?" George Blank"
What's your occupations" Secretary of
the Y. NJ. c. A" Turning to his clerk
the coroner whispered: John, have
we got any passes over that line"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
lNDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Special Notices-New Georgia Syrup,
c. H. Monsees; Gardner's Menu; Ship
Notices, Strachan & Co., Agents; To
My Friends and Patrons, VIM. B.
Adams; New Buckwheat, c. H. Mon
sees; Grandma Sausage To-day, Jas.
]. Joyce; Must Be Sold, c. H. Dorset;
Ship Notice. ]. F. Minis & Co, Agents;
Car California Fruit, A. Gordon Cas-
sells.
Business Notices-Georgia Syrup, A.
NJ. & c. w. West; New Georgia Syrup,
at MINISTER'S.
For Men and Youths-B. H. Levy &
Bro.
Cool Weather is Here and So Are
Our High Grade Suits-The Metropoli-
tan Clothing Co.
Savannah Theater-"Thelma," To-
day and Tonight; Fields Minstrers,
Tuesday, Matinee and Night.
Legal Notices-In the Matter of ia
cob Bennett of Glynn, A. S. Mosley of
Tattnan and w. T. Peek of Wayne,
BankruDts.
Foods-Grape-Nut
Beer-Anheuser-B Busch Brewing Co.
Peters Original Milk Chocolate
Lippman Bros.
Medical-Herpicide; Syrup of Figs;
Chamberlain's Remedies.
Cheap Column Advertisements-He
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For
Rent; For Sale; Lost; Personal; Mis-
cellaneous.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
BRIGHT BITS.

"A light frost is beneficial to the
peach, making her more subdued.-
Puck.
-Cholly Horse-"How are you getting
along with your suit for Miss Roxley's
hand?" Percy Vere-"Oh! I'm making
progress" Cholly Horse-"I thought
her father kicked you out every time
you called" Percy Vere-"Yes. but he
doesn't kick me quite as hard as he
used to. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
-Visitor-"Your son seems a very
quiet sort of chap" Farmer-"Com-
paratively speakin', he has always been
so. He has he'd his share of fights,
has took part in four or five lynch
ms, has been out with tn boys several
times at charivaris, but he's been, as
l said. comparatively quiet an law
abidin'. He's never been t college no.
where Baltimore American.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
GORMAN GAINING STRENGTH.

Mayor Smythe of Charleston, inter
viewed in Boston, said he would like
to have the pleasure of voting again
for Mr.. Cleveland for President. lie
said, however, that so far as he has
been able to judge, the people OF the
South have no decided preference for
any candidate. Mr.. German has no
personal acquaintance with our people.
and you know the personality of a
man means a Sreat deal with us.
1t is the same with Judge Gray of
Delaware. The South has no candi-
date. 1t is anybody to beat Roose-
welt, who is most cordially disliked on
account of his attitude on the race
question. Formerly he was popular
with us. When he was in Charleston
during the exposition he promised me,
in the presence of two other gentle
men, that no colored man would be
appointed to Office in our state. He
had hardly returned to Washington
before he did the very thing he had
promised he would not do
A personal acquaintance with can
didate. as Mayor Smythe says, pre-
disposes people in his favor. Com
AaIatively few, however. are those
throughout the country who know a
candidate for the presidential nomi-
nation. A clean record-one free from
faint free from scandal and free from
even an imputation of wrong-doing in
private life or politics-is rather to
be chosen than personal acquaintance
of some comparatively few, for the
American people are great readers.
Those who read the newspapers Of the
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
A TriflinE Oversight.

"I don't see what's the matter!" ex-
claimed the amateur cook, according
to the Chicago Evening Post. I'm
sure l followed instructions, but it
hasn't done a bit of good. 1t looks to
me as if the thing was in just the same
condition now as when I put it in the
oven"
The experienced housewife looked
thoughtful and asked many questions.
Then she Investigated the gas range.
Perhaps" she suggested, IF you
tried it again and turned on the gas
and lit 1t this time, the result might
be more satisfactory"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

So horrible are the cruelties perpe-
trated by the Turkish forces in their
attempt to restore order in Mace
donia, it is said, that some of their
own officers and men feel that every
sense of manhood is outraged. A story
is now related of Turkish soldiers ty-
ing twenty children, of ages between
six months and seven years, head
downwards. in the air and shooting
at them. A young Turkish officer came
upon them while they were indulging
in this terrible pastime. He was crazed
by his anger that such deeds could be
done. Drawing his sword ne cut right
and left, killing two of the soldiers and
wounding others before he could be
overpowered. He is now in a mad
house.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

A life insurance agent at Jersey City
committed suicide by first taking car
bolic acid and then jumping off pier.
One would think that the colder the
water the more pleasant the death,
with the fire of the acid consuming
the Vitals.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

The process of teething may be a
painful one to children and parents
alike, but even at its worst it is prefer
able to the experience of a baby born
at Kokomo. Ind, with a full set Of
teeth. The tender mouth was not pre-
pared for such precocity in teeth. on
account of the decorations they caused
the child was a week old.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

It rounded out the story of the young
woman who defeated her masculine
competitors in roping and tying steer
to conclude with the statement that
she was friend of President Roose-
welt. Any creditable story about cow
puncher, male or female, or rough
rider doesn't go unless it is clearly set
forth that the President knows its
hero
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

A soldier of fortune" from a Phil
adelphia university is said to be fight
ing on the side of the Macedonian in
surgents. Not long since, it is assert
ed, he was a student, but now he is
performing deeds of valor worthy of
a Captain Macklin."
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10
The Weather.

The indications for Georgia for to-
day are for rain in east and fair in
west portions, with brisk to high north
east winds. Eastern Florida; fair
weather, except rain on east coast,
with brisk west to northwest winds.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Morris Greenblatt, a sewing machine
collector, took two kisses in Baltimore,
and they cost him $25 each. For their
larceny he was fined $50. The fair
victim cannot exactly figure up her
loss. Kisses have a value that is not
easily reducible to dollars and cents.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Prof. Langley and Prof. Manley
should adhere to their old policy of
not talking about their aerodrome. If
they make too many explanations and
enter into too many discussions after
every failure of the machine to sail
they will add to the impression that
many people already entertain that it
is a "hot air" shin.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

In the sketch of Richard R. Wright
and his work as president of the Geor-
gia State Industrial College, which ap-
peared in Leslies Weekly and was re-
produced in the Morning News yester-
day, the writer failed to give promi-
hence to the fact that the college is
a state institution, and that it derives
support from the state. The name of
the institution is mentioned, but it is
not fair to overlook the point that
Georgia contributes to the education
of her negro youth. President Wright
is engaged in an excellent work, and
it has borne excellent fruit, but Geor-
gia should not fail to receive credit
for the aid she renders.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

IF things keep on says the Phila-
delphia Press, there won't be trusts
enough left in the country by next
year for the Democrats to build
platform on" This might be dubbed
a bright if true" statement. Unfor-
tunately other trusts are not destined
to share the fate of the prominent ones
that have recently been drowned.
There are too many of them. The sur
vivors will only profit by the mistakes
of those that find themselves in straits.
If there were but one of the grinding
monopolies left by the time the Dem
ocratic convention is held it would still
support a platform that should rid the
country of even that last one
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

The Russian bear has a good set of
claws. They give him good grip. He
has them pretty well planted in Man
ehuria. and it would take more than
Japan and China, swinging on to his
hind legs, to drag him off.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Not only between whites and blacks
phia Chinaman did little tracing HIM
self the other day. and the line he
drew ran between a table in his res
taurant and a negro who wanted a
seat at it. The negro complained and
the Chinaman was indicted on the
charge of refusing to accommodate
a person on account of race or color"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Close upon the heels of John d.
Rockefellers mournful exclamation
against the wickedness of the world
and the failure of men to lay up treas
ures either on earth or in heaven
follows an advance in the price of oil
Mr.. Rockefeller puts on the screws so
hard on earth that heavenly treasures
are about the only sort that men of
clay commoner than his are able to
lay up.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

An article, headed Morgan & Co.
got share of schwab's $SO,OOOOOO,"
copied in the Morning News yester-
day, should have been credited to the
New York World.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Columbus citizens who contribute to
the fund that has been started to erect
a monument to Bragg Smith. the ne
gro who lost his own life in an effort
to save that of Superintendent of Pub
lie Works r. L. Johnson, will join in
appreciation of a noble deed. The
movement should be all the more pop
ular for the reason that it was a black
man who gave up his life for a white
man. Such a deed comes like the
sweetness of peace to prove that there
is not hatred between the races, and
that the regard of the black man for
the white that marked the negro race
in days that are storicd is not dead.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-10

Collector Stranahan of the port of New
York has received a conscience"
check Of $206. Conscience may make
towards of us all, but towards are not
noted above others of the human kind
for an insane desire to give up money.
Ordinarily a man finds no difficulty in
stilling that small voice that SHOWS
usually but timid disposition to
prompt restitution. DO the other fell
low and do him first" is a doctrine
and when man gives up anything
because his conscience will not let him
remain in its peaceful enjoyment. it is
remarkable enough to gain comment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-03
BLACKMAILERS THREATEN
TO DYNAMITE TRAINS ON
NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE
DiabcIical Plot Concocted to Compel 1he
Company to Pay Over to Them an
Immense Sum Of Money.
Dynamite and Nitro Gycerne Have Been Found Along the Tracks
and l Is Evident That the Hsnds Purpose Putting Their
Threat Into ion--Sunday Night Fixed as
the Last Day Of Grace for Payment

Heiena. Mont Oct 2.--(specialy--A
special engine and car stand In
the Helena yards. Of the Northern Pa
cIfic Railroad Company, ready. TO start
at oEce upon the tracks Of mel who
may attempt some diaboiieal plan to
extract FROM the railroad com 3any the
sum Of s50AOo.. Aboard thescar are
armed men and bloodhounds. and az
the first Indication Of trouble they, VIII
be rushed to the scene Of action
The blackmailers have demanded this
sum from the company and payment
las been refused. They have infor ned
the officials Of the read that, unless the
money is forth coming by next Sunday
night, explosives win be used on me
lines.
Development thus far Indicate that
The blackmailers are In earnest. A few
days ago section hand who was go-
iEg over the road ahead Of the NTarys-
vile train found stick Of dyna mite on
the track. Were It not that the tx-
piosives were found the train might
have been wrecked with great loss of
life. Recently d can containing what
was supposed to be nitro-gIycerine was
found in the Butte-Logan cutoff.
Early IN The present week section men
found at one end Of the Mullen tunnel