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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
BEER DRINKING INCREASES.
That's What Brings Up the American
 Average of Liquor Consumption.

From the Chicago Tribune
 Interesting details concerning some of the small vices of Americans-if con- sumption of spirits or tobacco is a vice. are given in the Statistical Abstract of the United States for 1902" which has just been published by the bureau of sta- tistics of the treasury department The book is entirely composed of rows and columns of figures, with the proper ex- planatory titles, and is wholly without ordinary reading matter. But the stories which the figures tell are many and var led
 1t is learned, for instance, that whereas a half century ago-in 1850, to be precise when the first report was compiled the American of the times was satis- fled to get through the year on an aver age per capita consumption of 40S gall Ions of wines and liquors, his successor of today requires 1o.4S gallons. This com- parison, however, would not be complete without the further information that in 1850 the American citizen consumed, take him all around, 22S gallons of distilled spirits-whisky and brandy-as against only 1,S6 gallons by the American of 1902 It Is in malt liquors. beer, that the American nowadays has so far outdis- tanced the American of 1850, raising the average from an insignificant 1.5S gal Ions to 1749 gallons
 In the matter of wine the citizen of the United States has never been a large con- sumer. In 1850 the per capita average was but paltry .27 of a gallon and in 1902 it had risen to only .63. Parentheti- cally it is noted. that during the last ten years there has been a considerable falling off in the quantity of wine im- ported from other countries. In 1893 the imports amounted in value of s10, 2O5, ,S53, while last year the value was only S,- 921 1SS.
 It Is, perhaps, not uninteresting to know that to Illinois belongs the dstinc- tion of being the greatest whisky-mak- ing state in the Union. This is no new honor which has come to Illinois, for she has maintained her lead from as far back as the records go, and well in advance of that great whisky state, Kentucky. Last year Illinois produced 39,724,ST6 gallons of distilled spirits, and Kentucky. which ranked second. 26019,1 166 gallons. But then, the Statistical Abstract takes no account of whisky which is made by moonlight, so after all Kentucky may have been first.
 New Workers may derive whatever pride there may seem to be in the dis tinction from the information that their state, though only seventh as a maker of whisky, ranks first as brewer of beer Beer may have made Milwaukee famous, but the state in which the lat ter city is produced only 3,705,O46 barrels last year. as against lo,47s,e40 barrels by New York. Pennsylvania stands second on the list, with a record of 5,567 046 bar reis.
 Just how much tobacco the present day American smokes as compared with the American of the past is not so easily de termined from the figures given. Duties and taxes are paid on the quantity of the weed imported and grown eoeh, year, but.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
New York's Soaring campanlIe.
New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
 The collapsed campanile at Venice didn't amount to shucks alongside that designed in connection with the proposed new municipal buildings for this city.
 Rising $50 feet above the curb line this wonderful New York 'campanile' would be just double the height of the old struc- ture at St Marks. To be sure, the Vene- tians never had a sudden expansion of 140 million dollars in their municipal bor- rowing capacity to inspire unlimited ex- penditures, cloud soaring structures and a corresponding dizzy debt.
 Our 'campanile" would be used for city offices, the officials and clerks making daily ascents even to the topmost of it's forty-fve stories Authors of the plan for the entire group of buildings say it is comprehensive" because the struc- lures furnish, among other things, ter minals for the Brooklyn bridge and sta tions for the "L road. There are, how ever. serious omissions. No landing places for ocean steamers are provided in the lower floors. and drawings of the upper stories of the 'campanile" show no hitching posts for balloons or land Ing stages for flying machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26

the turn-up trousers, but they seem to have been abortive. think that so long as men wear two-piece suits, and with cut suspenders, the turn-up on the bot tom of the trousers will be a necessity. This turn-up keeps the trousers from touching the ground and give the wearer q feeling of confidence, the lack of which, to say the very least, decidedly uncom- fortable.
 "The new ties should not be tied as tightly as those of last season. They are broad and have square ends, and if tied so as the center wrinkles but does not crush Up the effect is very good. When worn with Q low collar they al- most hide it in front and the effect Is not unlike that In vogue many years ago. I he small and narrow ties as well as four ln-hands will not be fashionable. Ascots of foulard will be worn With wing collars and white waistcoats are worn. There is nothing better or more becoming to the average man than these great broad cra- vats if they are properly tied The fact that they have never been popular in low priced goods ought to make them more popular than they are with men who seek the odd rather than the ordinary in dress.
 We have learned to appreciate clothes that become us, and it is for this reason that radical ventures in sartoriai fields are over-prominent. When a man adopts clothing, hats shoes or haberdashery which becomes him, and to which he has become acustomed, he displays very poor taste If he drops them to take up some fleeting fad of the day. There is nothing more ridiculous than middle aged men in short military jackets and very high col- lars, nor Is there anything more ridicu- lous than the tender youth who creates his own fashions and forces his peculiar ideas on a long suffering public. Dress must be studied good taste must never be offended Color is dangerous, yet if handled properly Is the most valuable at- tribute of a slightly and smart get-up. Distinction in dress is easily preserved, and if the man of good taste is not sN eyed in his judgment he naturally finds little difficulty in avoiding the pitfalls which destroy it.
 The latitude permitted in the selec- tion of summer attire is due to the va- 1ious and the diverse life that the eoun- try and the seashore affords. In our cli- mate we eanot preserve the formal and the exacting standards that do not ex- act physical discomforts in colder wealth. CT. The skirted coats and the high hat, the patent leather shoes and the stiff bosom shirt can never displace the soft and easy garb that the Americans have designed and adopted. and which, after all is best suited to our life, our climate and our environments"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Mascaeni at Rehearsal.
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harper's Weekly.
 During the last dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan opera house of Mascagnis Japanese opera, Iris" which was pro- duced last autumn for the first time in America, Mascagni. who was conducting the orchestra, was greatly annoyed by the ineffective performance of one of the singers in a particular scene. The pass age was very intense one, love scene between the chief reprobate and the hero- inc.
 Do not move so timidlyl Stand far ther to the rightl Play with more vigori more coler, more varietyi' shouted the composer above the surge of the music.
 The unfortunate actor, thoroughly dis comftted, went from bad to worse in his impersonation and now was singing al most continually out of tune. The exas- perated composer could stand 1t no long CT. He stopped the orchestra and beck oned the singer down to the footlights.
 Since all other methods for making the passage effective seem to have failed.' he remarked sarcastically in his most scrupulous Italian, suppose you try singing 1t on the keyT'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
RE SENDS iT FREE T0 kEM The following letter from Manufac-
 tlIrer Snaaks for itself:

Dear Editor: If any of your readers are suffering from Lost Nal ---od. Ner- vous Debility Shrunken Organs, Sexual Weakness etc., and want sure. quick cure. tell them to write to me and 1 will gladly send them a free prescription with full directions for a home treatment in plain, sealed envelope-one that I know will do the work. There is no charge whatever: just tell them to write me in confidence and I will show them how to avoid scheming medical quacks and re- gain their health without personal em- barrassment. Yours respectfully. THOS. BRADFORD, 3l5 Bradford Bldg.
 Cincinnati, O.
 tOther papers please copy)
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
of course. considerable quantities remain

of course, considerable quantities remain in stock at all times.
 In~imported tobaccos and cigars there has been no appreciable increase. In 1893, the value of all importations was s1761S, ,546; last year it was $17, ,715,4 ,493 In tobacco of domestic growth however the increase was apparently, at least, mark ed. Deducting the value of the tobacco exported from the value of the crop grown, there remained in this country in 1902 tobacco to the value of s5S591, 26l; ; In 1893 the value of the crop retained amounted to $26,S62,73
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
THRONES AND ASSASSINS
No SelERespecting Government Should Recog> & "a nize the Servian Government SG SG
BY JOHN PAUL PowLToN.

yet appear clear. Probably there were many. Anyhow, there were numerous of ficers and until they are punished, no self-respecting country ought to have any relations with the Servian govern ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
WARM SPRINGS, GA.

In Pine mountains, 1900 feet above sea. Finest bathing in America; no mosqui- toes; no malaria. Warm sulphur and magnesia waters; cures dyspepsia, rheumatism. insomnia and nervous dis eases. First-class hotel w..h modern con- veniences and moderate rates. Summer excursion rates by Southern railway and Central of Georgia; also weekend round- trip tickets s5.96 on train leaving Bir- mingham 4 p. m. Saturdays, arriving Warm Springs :35 D. m. Write for book let with full particulars.
 CHARLES L. DAVIS, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26

FOR 25 3:; : ;:: ;::::: : :: ::: ::: :::
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 use. For 35c we make a name and address stamp dwo lines) and furnish ink pad. Orders filled same day received. Send 20 stamps when ordering. Our new catalogue of rubber stamps, stencils, dies, seal presses and office supplies sent free on request Roberts & Son, printers. Photographers and stationers, Birmingham, Ala.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
IRE GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL

GULF PORT, MICS.
 Will open for business on Saturday, July 25. This Is a thoroughly modern, up-to- date commercial and resort hotel; 25O sleeping rooms. single or en suite, with or without bath. Telephone in every room; hot and cold running water, cleo. tric lights, electric fans; all windows and doors thoroughly screened. A full orches- tra will give concerts twice a day during the season. We have all of the outdoor amusements. The hotel will be conducted on the European plan, with white help throughout the house. For reservation of rooms. rates, and further particulars address CYRUS II. CLARKE, Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26

In a few weeks time the German em' peror will open the only suspended cleo. tric railway to be found in the whols world. It has been built between Bar men, Elberfield, and vohwinkel, and fol part of the way it runs over the rivel Wupper and for part through these thres busy towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26

Birmingham has 13 engineering firms those services are constantly needed in ',e great industrial enterprises that are
 Ing projected in the Birmingham dis .rict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
cREENsRIER WHITE SULPHUR spRInas,

WEST VIRGINIA,
 CThe "OLD WHITE Sulphur), now open. Famous for it's sulphur baths. Modern improvements. with private baths. Orchestra of l5 pieces. Terms. $15 to S25 weekly. $50 to 800 per month. Write for illustrated booklet Address George A Mills, Jr., Manager. Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. ". Va. 5-3-39t su tu tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
The North Carolina Hot Springs

THE WUUN LAIN FHhK HUTtL
 Strictly modern hotel; beautiful spa cious park; grand mountains; dry. brac- ing climate; natural hot mineral waters and baths; fine ballroom, orchestra, danc- ing riding and all amusements; large as- sembly rooms added since last season. and other pleasant additions. Conserva- tive rates. Illustrated booklet.
 MOUNTAIN PARK HOTEL COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
HOTEL CHAMBERLAIN

OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA. Most magniicently situated and com fortabl:- furnished hotel on Atlantic coast.
 Summer Rates, June to Oct, s3 Per
 Day Up.
 special Weekly Rates. Orchestra boat ing bathing. sailing fishing. tennis, golf Largest military post in the country. Rendezvous of North Atlantic Squadron. New management, 1903 Booklets can be had at office Q. 6 c. and Southern rail- way. George T. Adams. manager
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
MAIL ORDERS

We take good care of all Mail Orders and see that the selections are cor rect and that the goods are packed and shipped in a proper and safe manner. Send us your mail order if you live out of town. We make no charge for pack ing or drayage.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-27
GEORGE DAVIS BROKE
LOOSE ON THE WAY Up

Considering all that George Davis while he passenger
the Sierra threatened upon those whom he magne
sponsbe his downfall disgrace may be for
its safety.
Revenge, revenge revenge, the of his lay.
Davis the dining table day gang
who within the of his hypnotic glance although he
apparently did them Occasionally
phlpcs which ratified only his elowner but dishes
we'll
He listed all his enemies one
horrible fate for each This kept up
scared
Finally, Davis seemed his thoughts the holowne of
titles republic evidently thinking his poor claim that Of
Judge couple of Englshmen together
few Honoluan and Davis shattered his title Grafton upon e
and put their defensive believed
English aroaCy, the disbaed contempuousy
dered what it? a shallow empty which S branel
But England is alone worship glorious
Republic the nation earth with Incompatible
ton which follower, thinking the Honolulu
Look rich people and their mad chase titles
TitesI and Davis sunk into but
The people the real sovereign OF the the people,
Then with final effort which rang through dining hail. A the
brains that England had from the people, he arose
and flung himself rosly of the
Whenever Davis took constitutional deck OF the
He walked
catch old man Sumner the quicker by his rapid pacing.
Davis heard when couple of days that he
Washington and that he would three of the
lawyers the East Honolulu make Honolulu and
the people rebe He every possible that
Honolulu had treated him like dog, but he would make them
Sumner luckily avoided passage-at-ars dollars with Davis
by getting from San Francisco Tahiti the apoa couple
OF days before Davis arrival passenger which
indicates that he free a last.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-27
THEIR LOAD.

said that Vicar dillingham; during visit TO New York ex
ecclesiastical energy was curious to see al
sections of the city In of his peregnaons was
by old resident who could explain everything One dav
they upon huge poster adjoining upon which was repre-
nted iesized pictures of ex-ov HILL Sclev Senator
Depew Mayor Low and District Attorney Jerome holding bottle
of special brand OF whisky hand glass other
This rather interesting stranger friend for these
pictures five of distinguished citizens mentioning their
How very extraordinary, said the all YOUR dis
carry bottle of whisky"
oh yes the friend carry great deal more
New York Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-27
SlSAL DOES BADLY IN CALIFORNIA.
S!'A4os By s,a&s

Wahiawa, Oahu, August 1903.
Editor Advertiser have always been doubtful about the advi
ability of the islands going extensively the growing of sial
anything very poorest and-and, fact be
protab utilized any op-for the thought
could be successfully lands of Southern California
Arizona Ny thinking would
because belongs the family the (Agave
and that, you know, grows uxuan
low Is degrees appears however while
the os of Southern California will kill the sil plants their growth
completely checked during Mills
nendent of the Agricultural Experiment Station Pomona
regard sa growing stated the California Guilt
that plants the station only
height of eighteen inches So Hawaii competition
that
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-27
GHHANenSEJes

1t Is the duty OF all parents to know
whether the eyesIght OF their children
Is perfect or defective.
II they have complained about their
eyes. II Is criminal to neglect them.
A little timely care may prevent them
from the necessity OF wearing glasses
all their lives
Picture book days start eye troubles.
A little timely attention to the eyes
OF the little ones may save them much
after trouble and you sorrowful regret.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-27
Yours truly,
w. B. THOMAS.
This is an extract from the Cultivator:


Its habit being the tropics. naturally
would be experience
Pomona station has been that if be pulled through
will materially injured degrees will
all during cold weather and by the well started
cool weather with
old high grown
their climate they would have been least
high Our plants situated the bank of small irrigation ditch
that S used a least a week"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11

Sistersville, ". Va.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11
Pointed Paragraphs.

When man sends telegram he
realizes that what he says goes
An old bachelor says that firm
ness in man Is synonymous with
stubborneSs In woman.
In order to tell a woman's age
correctly man must first ascertain
1t.
Ministers denounce gambling,
yet they keep right on boosting the
matrimonial game.
Tia man IS able to collect his
thoughts he can pull through with
out borrowing trouble.
When the busy little bee gets a
load he goes straight home-which
is more than any man can do.
You may refuse to believe com
pIiment, but 1t was good deal like
a SNOWFALL. 1t left spot on you.
Although a man Of considerable
push, the engineer of wheelbarlow
Is always behind with his work.
A married man never realizes
how Insignificant he Is until his
wife returns home 'from a weeks
visit to her folks.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11

Not long ago a Sistersvllle man
died. Like many another Sisters
Vile man he thought that there was
nothing on earth to touch his town.
After reaching the other shore he
looked over the place thoroughly.
"Well," he remarked, II don't see
that Heaven is much Of an m
provement over Sistersville. " "But
this isn't heaven" said bystand r
who had heard his remark, 'it's
New Martinsville." WELL" said
he, Let me out of here p. d. g.,
this Is hi of a place. All dead"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11
Catarrah Can Be Cured.

Buusens Catarrh Cure Is a prep
arauou scientifically compounded
for catarrh, cold In head and hay
fever. Ifyou have catarrah try
Buusen's Catarrh Gre. II ciea"-
ses, soothes and heals tn = d seased
IL. IL Drsre anu Is u positive cure
for catarrh, hay fever or cold In
the head. Try a bottle and every
bottle warranted. For sale by D,
A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11

A warfare will have to be wag'
ed against the catterpillars which
are In such abundance this spring,
and are so destructive to the fruit
trees and also such a source of
annoyance to the young man as he
strolls with his sweetheart down
through the apple orchard on
balmy afternoon, and an ugly cat
terpillar INDUCES In such familiar
ties as crawling up her sleeve or
sticking on her neck.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Four.
teen Years of Suffering.

"I have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years" "
says Josh Edgar, of Germantown,
Cal. ri was able to be around but
constantly suffered. I tried every
thing could hear of and at last
vast told to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which 1 did and was imme.
diately relieved and In a short time
cured, and I am happy to say 1t has
not since returned" Why not use
this liniment and get we'll. 1t Is
for sale by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11
Get What You Ask For.

When you ask D. A. Hendersho
for Bul sens Pine Tar Cough
Honey see that vou get 1t as he
always keeps full supply on hand
and likes to sell 1t to you, as every
bottle Is warranted for all the label
calls for. He will cheertully re-
fund the money If satisfaction Is
not given. Large size bottles SOC
Be sure the name of Bunsen's Pine
Tar Cough Honey Is on every
bottle.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-11
MAY.

First you turn the heat off,
And then you turn 1t on.
We had a hot wave yesterday,
This morning 1t was gone.
You're reaching for your straw hat
And for your summer coat,
And find an listers what you need
Well buttoned round The threat.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-10-22

Seort suggestions.
Add a little salt to the stove polish
and 1t will not rub of so quickly.
To clean zinc wash first In hot soda
water and then rub with a flannel
dipped in turpentins.
Ants dislike borax. so sprinkle 1t
over shelves In pantries, etc, where
they are troublesome
A kitchen stool Is a great comfort to
a delicate woman for sitting on when
washing dishes or cleaning vegetables.
For waterproofing boots melt to-
gether a little mutton suet and bees
wax, rub It over the soles and slightly
over the edges where the stitches are.
To remove hard putty pass hot iron
over 1t. This will soften 1t, and thus
a broken pane Of glass can be easily
removed without injury to the window
sash.
Black marble may be cleaned with a
mixture of soft soap and pearl ash IN
equal parts. Apply this with a fan
mel, and let 1t remain for some min
utes. Rinse or first with hot and then
with cold water. When dry, polish
with paraffin cloth
Stains on lavatory basins, caused by
the dripping of taps, are easily re-
moved with powdered chalk mixed to
a paste with ammonia. Apply with an
old toothbrush or other small brush.
Rub till the marks disappear, and then
rinse with water.
Tea and coffee pots are among the
kitchen utensils that are never thor
oushly cleaned The ordinary maid
will simply rfnss them out under tho
faucet and put them away to dry at
their own sweet will Instead, they
should be frequently filed with water
to which several spoonfuls of soda
have been added and set to boil for
several hours OH tho back Of the stove.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-10-22

Twenty-Five years ago college stu
dents cultivated the hair on their faces
more than do the students of to-day.
A picture of the Columbia College boat
crew which won the Henley challenge
cup in 1873 discloses the fact that
not one Of the young men had q
smooth face. Two Of them wore mus
taches, two mustaches and side-whisk.
ers, and one had side-whiskers only.
The present-day student cultivates the
hair on the top of his head, but leaves
his jaw and mouth unencumbered for
the college yell.