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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Study of German.

It Is seldom that 6ne reads char Col. E. l.. Russell's portrayal of Sena- tor German which The Age-Herald re- produced from the Mobile Register yesterday. Colonel Russell met MT. German in Washington recently and in a private letter to the editor of the Register gave his impressions of the distinguished democratic leader.
 No man in Alabama is quicker to apprehend the salient points in an in- dividual of marked personality than Colonel Russell and few men put their thoughts on paper with such fine power of expression. A lawyer and a busy man of affairs, Colonel Russell has facility for writing which is not often surpassed in the literary work shop. He has trenchant style, and his tribute to German, contained in about two hundred words, is more illuminative and comprehensive than many man would have been able to put into a sketch three times as long.
 Colonel Russell found in the senator a gentleman of unfeigned cordiality and grace or manner, just such a gen. tleman as all of his admirers know him to be; but 1t was in assessing his value as leader and his strength as a statesman that gave peculiar inter- est to Colonel Russell's letter. He was struck with MT. Germans accurate statement of facts and the accuracy with which he estimates "the power of his own side and the power of his opponents" He was struck, too, with Mr. Germans rule to leave nothing to chance.
 Colonel Russell concludes his ob- servations with these words of wisdom, which cannot be too often repeated: "This is time when every democrat should lay aside all of his personal and political likes and dislikes and CO., operate with his democratic neighbor in the pursuit of policy as to men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 @HE HON. WILLIAM RICHARD
 gress of the eighth Alabama dis trict, is now serving his third term. His name has been somewhat of misfortune to him. The now fading glory of his namesake James Daniel, the book agent, has been too bright for William. People will insist on confounding the Alabaman with the Tennessean, and the former cen founds them for the error. Richardson of Alabama was in the Confederate army and must be considerably more than H, although he has forgotten to mention his age in his autobiography. Wednesday he made a speech on the convention with Cuba. An excellent speech. duly fortified with figures and cotton spindles, King Cotton and Schedule c. Wandering among the thorns of statistics and poli- tical economy. the reader finds to his joy this rose:
 You take from life the sentimental, and I say that you strike down that which inspires the human heart with the promptings of patriotism; you strike down that element in man which makes him love the softly flowing rythmical verses of the poet and the beautiful carlos of song birds; you strike down that senti- ment that makes us listen in the silence of rapt admiration to the murder of rills and brooks that leap from the mountain side and flow into valleys to make the rivers. Take away from man sentiment and his path is beset by many shady transactions in privae life. When I think of Cuba, or when l speak or Cuba, do not think or speak of 1t as territory or a land thousands Of miles away. I think of 1t and speak Of It as a land and country that is near me swept by gentle and fragrant breezes-up- on which I can lay my hand when I stretch 1t out across strip Of water. think of it as the Queen of the Antilles, crowned wSh heroic memories
 We seem to see Sterne jumping gayly on the carcasses of Adam Smith and Ricardo and all the other prophets of the dismal science. MT Richardson's spirit ed defence of sentiment, excellent as 1t is. was scarcely needed. Nobody was trying to strike down sentiment. The Hon. George Farmer Burgess Of the Ninth Texas district had just struck up this almost pathetic sentiment:
 Turn to the platform of 1896, upon which was nominated the greatest living orator in the worlds history, a man whose heart beats closer in touch with the great common people than any mans since the day of Thomas Jeffer- son-William Jennings Bryan"
 Then the Hon. Joseph Warren Fordney of Saginaw and the Eighth Michigan dis trict squeezed out this drop of beet sugar sentiment:
 For Gods sake stop and think what you are doing tofthe American farmer"
 The house refused to stop. Perhaps it had all the sentiment 1t could digest. Yet the next day the Hon. David A. De Armond of Missouri hurled this hunk of sentiment at the man who had be- trayed and abandoned the sacred cause of beet sugar 'for the hope of a good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Humor of Politics.


 Congressman Underwood is a man who readily appreciates a good joke" said one of his admirers. V'And he had an expe- rience some time ago in one of the coun- ties of his district in which 1t Is some what difficult to tell whether the joke was on the genial congressman or on a doctor who has always voted for him, but who was not personally acquainted with him.
 Mir. Underwood was talking to I sioGp of friends when the doctor rushed up and spoke to two or three of the members of the party. He asked them to sgl peti- tion he had which was addressed to The Honorable Oscar ". Underwood Con- gressman,' and was request for the ap- pointment of a woman to the position of postmistress of small neatby village. ''The members of the 5irty realized that the man did not know who was pres ent and carried the joke on. All of them good naturedly signed the petition, where upon the doctor turned to MT. Under wood:
 Won't you sign that" he asked.
 But I don't live in your col4;ty.' an- swered the congressman.
 That's all right. Everybody signs these petitions and MT. Underwood don't know any of us anyway.
 Just at that moment some one called the doctor down the street and he took his petition and went his way without learning that he had been talking per sonally with the congressman. In dde time the petition was received by MT. Un- derwood and the appolntment was se- cured.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Pay of COnqressmen.

The Boston Transcript remarks that while there Is no disposition to pass bill raising the salaries of congress- men. it is "growing more apparent each year that the existing stipend Is wholly inadequate, and that few men without private fortunes will consent to remain in public life.". Our contem- porary then notes, by way of proving it's assertion, that with every congress not a few useful men quietly drop out on this account"
 Whatever it costs a man of family to live at home, it costs as much to live in Washington as a member of congress, plus the $50OO he receives as salary Some day the pay of repre- sentatives and senators will be in- creased, but that day is probably far distant. No member of either house is bold enough now to introduce bill providing for an advance in pay. h. telligent and reasonable voters would hardly protest against an increase in the compensation of the national law makers, but congressman are afraid that some of their constituents might have a niggardly turn of mind and raise a howl at the extravaganza on the part of Uncle Sam
 But in this season of proposed changes in the organic law and tradi- tional observances, congress should il crease the pay of cabinet officers and foreign ambassadors.
 The country will not suffer by keep ing congress down to S5000 basis, but the high cost of maintaining the dig nifty of a cabinet position makes 1t next to impossible for the President to go outside of the millionaire circle when he selects his official household. And the same is true of the prominent foreign positions.
 This is a great and progressive na- ton and the government should pay its officials adequate salaries, and not depend on securing the services of men for high duties who are willing and able to supplement their necessary expense accounts by drawing on their private means.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
NEW YORK EDITOR PAYS
 A TRIBUTE TO ALABAMA

place upon the committee" for the smiles of Uncle Joe Cannon:
 For the favor of those who rule here in the house he has forgotten the men away on the prairie or among the pine stumps, the men out where the sugar beets grow. the men to whom he whisper ed his words of affection, into whose ears he poured the sweet songs of his love while seeking their votes.
 The sHon. William Richardson need not be alarmed The house has sentiment to drown, so to speak. Perhaps Mir. De Almonds is the most affecting; affecting enoiigh to make sugar beets distil water. The men out where the sugar beets grow may be an echo of Brazil, where the nuts come from as "Charley's Aunt hath 1t, but the pathos remains unim- paired. MT. De Armonds sentiment will draw tears not merely from the prairies and the pine stumps It will make MT. Cutting himself condescend to weep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

itics is beginning to warm up in Clan- ton. There is no doubt that Chiffon will be redeemed from the republican and populistic rule next year."
 The Hon. John H. Bankhead. Jr., of Jas- per was in the city a few hours yester- day. MT Bankhead made splendid re- cord as chairman of the house committee on elections during the late legislature. He said that he has no more political aspirations
 Col. W. W. Brandon was in the city few hours yesterday en route from Mont gomery to his home at Tuscaloosa.
 George A. DeShon of Chicago is regis tered at the St. Nicholas
 George ". Feagin of Brookside is stop ping at the Morris.
 Jessie c. Adams of Montgomery, chief clerk in the department of agriculture. is at the Metropolitan.
 
 N. Robinson of Atlanta was one of the Hillman's late arrivals last night.
 Congressman John H. Bankhead arrived in the city from Washington last night and is stopping at the Metropolitan. The Colonel is of the opinion that congress will take a recess tomorrow until Decem- Der l. He says: '"The Alabamians, l think, will fare well on the committees. Two of them will probably be given places on the committee on appropriations. The chances for Alabama to get her share of the appropriations are good. There is little doubt of the Warrior getting her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Former Rough Rider Dead.

Selma, November 23.-(SpeciaL )-H. H. Stewart, city clerk, received a telegram late last night bringing the sad intelli- gence of the death of his son, Walton W. Stewart, which occurred at o'clock yes- terday evening in Comfort, Texas. The deceased was 32 years of age and had gone to Texas about three weeks ago hoping to be benefited by the climate. He was a member of Troop B of Roosevelts rough riders during the campaign of that regi- ment in Cuba in 1898 and saw service at Las Guisimas, San Juan and the engage ments around Santiago. He leaves wife and a little girl to mourn his loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
THE LONELY ROSE.

By Philip Bourke Marston.
 To heaven far away
 Went the Red Rose when she died. So heard the White Rose say, As she swayed from side to side.
 In the chill October blast. In the garden leaves fall fast This of roses is the last. Said the White Rose. 70 my Red Rose O my Rose so fair to see, When like thee I am a dead rose. Shall I in that heaven be?'' O the dread October blast! In the garden leaves fall fast This of roses is the last. From that heavenly place, last night, In dream to me she came Stood there in the pale moonlight. And she seemed my Rose, the same. O the chill October blast In the garden leaves fall fast This of roses is the last. Only it may be. perchance, That her leaves were redder grown, And they seemed to thrill and dance. As by gentle breezes blown" j..
 O the dread October blast.
 In the garden leaves fall fast
 This of roses Is the last. And she told me. sweetly singing, Of that heavenly place afar. Where the air with song is ringing. Where the souls of all flowers are O the chill October blast. In the garden leaves fall fast This of roses Is the last.
 And she told me not to fail her. Not to lose my heart with fear, Seeing that the skies turned paler With the sickness of the year
 I should be beyond the blast. And the leaves now falling fast In that heavenly place at last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
REFLECTIONS OF A sAcHELoF

From the New York Press
 The only way to end an argument with a woman is not to begin it.
 Pride is the cause of most women's trou- bles; lack of it of mems.
 When you see couple anxious to be alone 1t is a sure sign they are not mar ried.
 The average man at a comic opera acts like he was bound to laugh at joke just because he paid g for it.
 It Is hard to convince a woman that the milkman doesn't know more about the way to make the furnace burn than the man who built it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

the papers are largely to blame. MT.
 Schwab has a destitute cousin who is
 permitted to languish unnoticed and now relative of the Vanderbilts has been discovered who breathed his last in a gar ret Of course few sound minded per- sons believe such stories. but they must Foe an annoyance to the people most in- terested, the wealthy class who are ac- cused of indifference. When it comes down to cold-blooded facts the Wander bilts are not compelled by any law to take care of an army of distant relatives who want nothing but money, even if such an array of kinship beggars really existed. But there is a morbid demand for such stories and they continue to ap- pear.
 The ex-Crown Princess Louise indig- nantly denies that she is responsible for the book of Baron Von Planitz entitled The Confessions of Princess Louise.' and claiming to be a personal narrative of her adventures with the tutor Giron. The former princess states most posi- lively that the whole thing originated in the baron's fertile brain and is with out fact or foundation. Evidently the baron has good eye for business. since such 8 publication always commands a good sale. His Confessions have no doubt already been read with avidity even though the person most interested denies that they are true. In the mean time Giron seems to have sunk back into the obscurity in which he belongs, while the princess is left to fight her battles alone.
 Forbes Robitson, the English actor has endeavored to explain the why and wherefore of present conditions on the stage. He says very sensibly that when a tragic drama fails he turns to some thing lighter" and when that fails the quality of lightness is still further in- creased. It matters not whether an actor prefers a strong play. The box verdict must be obeyed and people are given what they want, even if their choice re- fleets no credit on their intelligence. MT. Robison says that the stage has im- proved since the time of Kemble He may be speaking truth, but compari- son makes one feel dubious. For instance Tn the year 100, two years De1ofe heIIlDie was born, the register of plays in London for the month of November contains among others Much Ado About Noth- ing" "Tamerlane,' "The Rehearsal" Romeo and Juliet" "As You Like It. King Henry ". Merry Wives of Windsor" Hamlet" and Macbeth" Today we have 'Whoop de Doo," "Hoity Toity." Happy Hooligan," When John- ny Comes Marching Home 'McFadden's Row of Flats" and a host of others too numerous to mention.
 The Society of the Sons of Rest in Phil- adelpha has come to the conclusion that their city needs $1O0,0o0 to call attention to its many excellent qualities In other words they desire to "boom' the peace full home of the Quakers. Jokes on this town have become so numerous and so hackneyed here of late that it is not de- sirable to make further remark but the society shows a most commendable spirit of public patriotism and it is to be hoped that 1t will be greeted by abundant suc- cess In It's endeavor to wake up the classic shades of Philadelphia P. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
About Persons.

The Rev. J. c. Craig pastor of the First Methodist church at Ashland, ac- companied by Mrs. Craig. Is at the Met ropolitan. They are en route to the ses- sion of the North Alabama conference at Tuscumbia next Wednesday.
 c. H. Ledyard of Montgomery is regis tered at the Hillman.
 w. Little of St. Louis, former general counsel for the Frisco system. passed through the city yesterday en route to Tuscaloosa.
 J. H. Fftts of Tuscaloosa, treasurer of the State University. is registered at the Metropolitan.
 w. B. Reynolds of Montevallo was one of the Hillman's arrivals last night.
 J. K. Mullins, a prominent merchant and business man of Clanton, is stopping at the Florence. He said: Business Is good in Clsnton this fall. With Il cents cotton all our people are contented. Pol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Colonel Rush,s Interview.

"I read with great interest and with full approval Col. T. G. Bush's discussion of the business situation which appeared in Sundays Age-Herald,' said one of Birmingham's prominent business men.
 "I always read eagerly whatever Col Bush gives to the public, but I doubt if he ever furnished the press with anything more clearly expressed or more logically throughout than this interview referred to.
 While he says trade conditions at this time are not altogether satisfactory the situation is not necessarily alarming. He then takes a calm and cheerful view and gives facts and figures to show the relatively strong position of the Birming- ham district.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Land of Plenty.
aonds Held Valid.

Asheville. N. C.. November 22-In the United States court today the case of the Western Savings Fund society of Fhila- delphia against the commissioners of Buncombe county to recover interest on Buncombe county bonds. issued in lSsl in aid of the construction of railroad from Spartanburg to Asheville. was decided in favor of the plaintiff. The decision holds valid sl00.00Q of bonds which :he supreme court Of North Carolina has held fnva1fd The county win appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
John M. Eean's Resignation.

The resignation of John M Egan from the presidency of the Central of Georgia railroad has caused surprise and regret in the sections of Georgia and Alabama traversed by that line," said a prominent railroad man last night. 'It is understood that the friction which had existed be- tween Major J. F. Hanson, chairman of the board of directors and President Egan, had passed away. Indeed an an- nouncement to that effect was made inn mediately after the annual meeting of stockholders held in Savannah few weeks ago. The resignation therefore ere ates all the greater surprise in railroad circles.
 "It is not unlikely that Major Hanson will take the presidency and that Presi- dent and Traffic Manager w. A. Wimburn will be made general manager and be placed in charge of operations. It Is ru- mored at the same time, that MT. Win burn will succeed to the presidency of the company, Major Hanson remaining as chairman.
 ''1t has been known for some time past that the relations between MT. Egan and Major Hanson were decidedly strained of- ficially. When former Traffic Manager F. H. Hinton left the Central his resigna- ton was handed in because Major Hanson called for 1t. President Egan took issue with the chairman on the value of Him tons services, the former regarding the traffic manager as one of the best traffic men in the country.
 o,4t~ dered last Friday. He has gone north on a two weeks leave of absence, at the end of which time he will terminate his con- nection with the road. MT. Egan was born in Springfield, Mass, in 1S4S. He began his railroad career at the age of l5 as a machinist apprentice in the shops of the Illinois Central. He filled many positions with that company, and rose to the position of assistant engineer, having first served as chief clerk in the engineers s office.
 "On January 1, 1882, MT. Egan went to the Canadian Pacific as general superin- tendent of the western division, remain ing until September 1. 1886, when he be- came general superintendent of the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba, a posi- tion he held until February, 1888, when he became manager of the Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas.
 He held that position until September g, 1s9o when he was made president and general manager. It was from this place that he came to the Central. During the Chicago strike of the early nineties, MT Egan won reputation for himself as the head of the railroads organization that fought Debs men.
 MT. Egan was exceedingly popular with the shippers of Birmingham and every iron manufacturer was his friend"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Now that the New York horse show is thing of the past, papers are dis cussing its merits and demerits. Al though the Zionites made more noise, their performance was not quite so successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
The Rev. Quncy Ewing.

'"The Church of the Advent" said a prominent lawyer yesterday, lis to be congratulated on its choice of a rector. The Rev. Yancey's sermon on Sunday was, to my mind, one of the grandest dis courses ever heard in Birmingham. It is very evident that Mir Ewing never speaks at random but is thoroughly prepared to substantiate any utterance he may make. His exegisis on Dives and Lazarus was a masterpiece and I understand that he is already very popular with the mem bers of his congregation. who appreciate his scholarly attainments and affable manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Poetic minds have seen fit to protest against the sordid monopolies that are endeavoring to still further harness Niagara falls. Such practices are not half so insulting as the insane feats of brainless individuals who seek to lose their lives by walking wires across the obyss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Louisiana Purchase Centennial.

As the time approaches for the open ing of the St. Louis exposition the public appreciates more and more the fact that the Louisiana Purchase Cen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Now that Princess Louise has made a statement it is up to M. Giron to give his side of the affair. It will make entertaining reading even if it is not believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

After Thursday the football season will be ended and college students will be able to turn their attention to books until the time for baseball arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

In the hurry of securing copyrights Rudyard Kipling has neglected to issue one of his choice lyrics beginning, "'E rode 'orse, e did"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

How many people can tell at first glance that the title of Mary John ston's novel, "To Have and to Hold" Is taken from the wedding ceremony ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Tonight fair revelry will hold sway in the Press club banqueting hall while Birmingham's newspapers will have to get out as best they may.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Vanderbilt's Biltmore experiences are almost enough to make poor man glad that he has no wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Mrs. Eddy has been robbed by a daring burglar. It is hardly probable that Christian Science methods in this case will afford much satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Revenge.

From Judge.
 Poet-At last! The editor has accepted ten of my poems.
 His Wife-He has probably had a fight with the management and Is going to leave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Colorado miners are not content to leave explosions to natural causes, but must resort to internal machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

The Goelets were about to be for gotten, when son of the house ran down a cyclist in his automobile. Trust them to keep within the public notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Of course, all fighting is over in the Philippines, but the American troops have to keep in practice by shooting at the natives now and then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

When jokes concerning Rockefeller's dyspepsia cease to circulate all New York politicians will be honorable men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

Like last years withered leaf, Tod Sloan is passed. Now he is thinking what might have been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

If the machinists do not hurry up and get another victim the world is apt to forget that such an infamous organ ization exists.