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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
The Emperor's Hearty Egotism.

From the New York Press.
 There is an honest and sincere egotism about the German emperor which makes him stand out cool and refreshing ob- ject among the pompous and platitudinous monarchs of the world. Wishing to pay the highest compliment. he could think of to his old preceptors. he said in effect. in his speech at Casse that they were entitled to the gratitude of the nation, for they helped to make him, William. the great and splendid being he Is.
 Sir Walter Scott intimates in one place in his writings that he thinks if Na- poleon had known on his deathbed that the prince regent would uttep few words of regret at his demise 1t would have reconciled him to dying. So, no doubt, the German professors who helped form the character of William of Hohen- zollern-such of them as have not passed and are still living on the pittance Of their retired pay-will no noubt be ready to depart in peace after this magnificent tribute to their labors. For those who died too soon to hear his words the en- peror must weep as for men who did not live to receive the supreme reward to which they were entitled. What dreary waste the royalty of Europe would ba without Militant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
HandkerohIefs and EmbroIderIes.

Both are in one department and both offer one a chance at economy, and a good chance, too
 A showing of silk appliques in a vari- ety of colors, at..............,..,....... soc Persian bands in colors; excellent Sraue.-.... ...... ..-..... ........ .,...25c Ecru in black applique. BOG Herring bone bands in variety of shades,.. t....,.,. ........,. .121hc Wood fiber bands in cream and black. .55c Nainsook embroidery and insertion to match. ........ ...... 25c Lawn embroidery and insertion to match...... ........ ....., ...... ........ .10c Hamburg edging in beautiful design. .lOc Ladies embroidered hemstitched hand kercmeiS. ,,., .......... .......... ......,. .i0c Ladies plain hemstitched handker- cHlels..,. '.s...... ...... ......0 and 10c Ladies embroidered hemstitched hand kerchefs' all linen. n......................H .Hc Ladies mourning hemstitched hand herctheis' at, ....,.5c and 20c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

horizontally in covered ways, built into the structure of the hull. When the gate is folded forward against the side of the ship, the sliding plates are, of course, at the forward end of the covered ways but as the gate is released and thrown open by the pressure of the water as the ship travels forawrd, the sliding plates travel backward in their pockets and compress the water that is contained within the covered ways.
 "At the rear end of these ways is a number of orifces. which allow the water to escape gradually as the gate, In open ing. pushes the slides backward. The for ward edge of the gate is secured in place. when the brake is not in action, by a se- ries of catches arranged on a vertical shaft. The rod on which the gate is hinged is provided with a bevel gear ny which the gate may be started to open. The method of operation is as follows: When t Is desired to stop the vessel suil- denly, as in the event of a collision or when making a landing the catches that hold the forward end of the gate, swing it out to the full open position, sudden Jar or shock being prevented by means of the water cushions at the back of the slides The movement of the brake can be con- trolled entirely either from the bridge or from the engine room, as may be desired ,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
At the Notions Counter.

Ladies' hand bags in several colors, gold and silver trimmings. Soc Ladies' large hand bags, very pretty and durable. ie..,,.,..,.-..s-+.,..., .Sloo chiidren's hand bags, leather handles. .5Oe children's purses, with chain handle. different colors.. Good sharp steel hat pins with sterling top.....,, ..,... ....., ..,...25e Persian top hat pins. ns.....................1 .1Oc Military buttons in various sizes. from DO cents to...... ........ .....,.. ..........75c A beautiful assortment of dress but tons In black and white, 5oc to........$ .$1.0o Beads for the neck and waist in all colors and a variety of grades from 1De even up o...................,...... 90
 Then at the very next counter just be- yond the elevator one will find the toilet booth, whereat are shown a full line of the most popular of the preparations of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
A BRAKE FOR SHIPS.
Canada Has Equipped One of Her Yes
 sells With 1t.


 "The Canadian government has recently Eureka, plying on inland waters-with 8 ship brake" says "The Scientific Ameri- can." AS the name indicates. ;he brake is intended to check the speed of vessel It can also be utilized to assist in turn ing about in a limited shipway. During a recent trial made in the St. Lawrence river, near Montreal, the steamer was driven ahead at an indicated speed of eleven knots an hour. Steam was then shut off, and, simultaneously, the brake on each side opened. The vessel came to a full stop within distance equal to her own length. The brakes were then closed. the vessel sent ahead until the original rate of speed was attained when the en- zines were reversed and the brakes opened, with the result that all headway ceased after she had gone but fifty feet about half her length. In manoeuvring the Eureka at full speed she was turned also within her own length, with one brake thrown open. An examination of the hull and brake mechanism after the tests showed apparently no harmful strain or other damage, and in operating the brake no jar or vibration was observable by those on board.
 This new form of brake Is placed on the sides of the hull, and in it's construc- ton and method of attachment to the ship resembles somewhat an ordinary rud- der. It extends downward from the ex- irene load line of the vessel to the bilge keel, convenience of slowing and handling the necessary area being secured by mak- ing the brake relatively deep in proportion to its width. The gate as it is called, consists of stout plate of steel, heavily reinforced. which is hinged vertically to the vessel, and normally, when not in use. is folded snugly against the side of the ship. A series of heavy steel struts are pivotally attached to the back of the gate near it's outer edge and also to a series of sliding plates which are arranged to move
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
|. K. p. Laird for Board of Revenue

o,e of the most careful, conservative and substantial members of the board of revenue is James K. P. Laird. He is serving his first term and will ask for inc usual democratics endorsement of an- ofher term. MT. Laird is so thorough a democrat that he thinks two terms are enough and will not be a candidate again after his second term.
 MT. Laird was born in Jefferson few miles from where he now resides, near Adger. All his life he has been a farmer and at times has been in the mercantile huslness, but always farmer of the hest kind He is in mature middle life with all his interests in the county and his every vote affects him and his and he is counted one of the safest men on the board
 In an interview yesterday morning MT. Laird said that when the present board was installed the county was about sJi.D01 in debt and every year since then the board has had to borrow money to get This year, for the first lime, the board thinks 1t will be able to ge. without borrowing
 It is such men as MT. Laird that make the people comfortable, quiet, safe and conservative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Some seasonabIe Wash Goods Items.

With a price attachment that hardly amounts to anything
 A ss-ineh French Flannel in white : ground with small pin stripes A very neat effect Per yard..................... .75e A 27-inch French Flannel the same as abOve.... .... ..'. ,... .''- -..,4uC 27-inch novelty in Blue, Black and Red ground. with white stripes, per yard. .5oc 27-inch Flannels, in solid colors and black; mighty good quality, per yard. 5ec 27-inch Danish cloth, in solid colors, quite a number of different shades, per yard. .... ...... .'.. ..'. .....t .'... .'loc And these are only few chosen at ran- dom from stock replete with goodness
 Ribbons.
 At the ribbon counter one finds a display of the very newest creations in various shades and widths. Among the items here that appeal most is an offering in Tahetas at.,,.. ....,. ..,,f,. ...... ...s.,loc And Dolly Warden neck ribbons at......spc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Comte d'Orsay, and found it. The Comte disappointed him. He, a man of style and a chasseur" the actor exclaimed. TIT l wanted to appear as an old sharper, expert in the art of taking in tradesmen. l might find in him good model' It IS a mistake to think that men of aristocrat- ic birth are qualified to shine as walking gentlemen. What Is that story of Cham fort about the remarks exchanged by two dukes, one fearfuiiy ugly, and the other deformed, as they passed before row of valets, drawn up in the ante-room? The aristocratic side of the. chamber of depu- ties furnishes but a single nobleman who could have been gentlemanly and cap tivating young lover-Comte de Nun. And he is descended from the quack doctor, Telvetius, who brought ipecacuanha into Europe. sfy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Lace Curtains.

A great assortment of curtains in vari- ous grades and patterns. This showing extends that opportunity to freshen up the home in a manner that only curtains can.
 A most elaborately designed curtain in Ecru lace, BE yards in length, per pair.....-..... .........,.... .SlV.VV An elegantly designed curtain in Ecru lace, full length. .............. 00 A most strikngly designed curtain In cream lace, full length, per pair. .S3 5O beautiful curtain in pure white lace of an excellent quality. ty..................S50 .S5 00 very neat design in white lace, full length...... ...... ...... .......--. ...-.So. ou White net curtains, full length and good quality, per pair. .s2. 50 A good white net curtain, full length. $1 75
 No corset ever made met with more popular favor than the
 c. B. Corset.
 None ever deserved to- It's a corset that Is made along lines that insure per feet fit and thorough comfort as we'll It's modern corset and is making new friends every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
New Place for Old Neckties.
n the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 Don't imagine" said an experienced hotel houseleeper, that the hallboys or elevator boys wear all the half-wornout neckties you give them, or that they take them home to fathers and brothers, or send them to aunts in the country who are making crasg-quits. They know where there is an old man and his wife who buy old neckties at a price that gives the hotel boys far more pocket money than they need to spend. The old folk clean and renovate the ties and sell them in some store for new. The old ties are ripped apart. steamed. scrubbed and put together again. When they are pressed or altered in shape they look like new.
 "An English 'square' of fairly good ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
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terlal will sell for half a dollar. The i'd man and woman I speak of will make g. neat four-in-hand and two made-up bows out of it. The four-in-hand she sells for fifty or even seventy-ave cents. Tho bows will net twenty-five cents each. Not a bad profit.
 1T found this out from a bellboy whc was called before the manager one day to explain how it was that he had S35 In his telescope trunk when he had been in the hotel only three months. was waif when employed and had paid out more than half he had in wages for his uniform. There had been a theft in the hotel, and his room was searched. We sent one of the porters to verify his neck tie story and found 1t all right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
CHINA HAS CHAIN BRIDGE.

The largest and oldest chain bridge of the world is at Kingting. in China. where 1t forms perfect road from the ton of one mountain to another medicine to be effective must produce continuous chain from the stronghold of disease to the perfect restoration of the patients health. If this be not the case a link is broken somewhere and the treatment is useless. Continuous Improvement until nnai cure is realized with Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound, which is an infaII- ible remedy in cases of Rheumatism. Catarrh, Constipation and Blood, Diseases Thirty days treatment, 25c. All drug sists. six months treatment contains a bonafide guarantee that the dollar paid for the same will be refunded in every case where cure is not effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
A County Without Crime.
rom the Baltimore News

Piohi tHe Baltimore News.
 The Frederick county grand jury has reported to the court that there are only seven state prisoners awaiting trial three state prisoners committed for the trViai onense of unlawfully riding on cars, and four prisoners serving sentences for violation of city ordinances This con- dition of affairs the grand jury attributes to prompt and efficient work by officers, speedy convictions in all cases, and se. yerity of punishment meted out.
 It is indeed happy condition and one refiecting great credit on the county which boasts such minimum of crime The counties of Maryland have as much to. contend. with, in proportion. as tha towns and cities. and that Frederick conn. ty has made such an excellent showins establishes her ability to enforce good laws, with the aid of a determined court and an equally determined set of officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Mems Furnishings.

We want to acquaint every young man in this town with the fact that this store offers the very newest creations 10 be found in modern furnishings for the we'll dressed young man and offers them at prices that are much closer than at ex- elusive stores.
 French lisle half hose for...........t....5o .5oo Black lisle half hose, silk embroidered ngufeS........ ....... .'ss.t..t. ''S Black lisle half hose, silk embroidered stripes and figures for. or.....,............,.5o Fancy gray half hose. silk stripes and figures. .......... .......... ....'.-'1'c Plain black and tan half hose 1oc pair. pair IOr...... .-'S Fodest English squares. latest novel, ties in ties. Four-in-hands, light and dark patterns newest Persian designs for..............50c
 Blankets and Comforts.
 Now that chilly weather has made itself felt you will agree with us that it's tlme to get the blankets and extra coverings for the bedroom. We offer you very wide range of choice in the selection here. A great many weights. grades and prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Amusingly enough one of the most im- portant characters in Charming Pollock's dramatization of '"The Pitt in which Will ton Lackaye Is to star under the manage ment Of William A. Brady, is a press agent. MT. Pollock himself serves in this capacity for MT. Brady, and whatever may be said of the other roles in his play, this one should be true to life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Aubrey Boueicault is a star who is like ly to shine with unprecedented lumnosity under the stage direction of his new man aser William A. Brady. MT. Boucicault has never had the advantage of the best stage direction before and this is likely to be evident in his performance of "Captan Charlie"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

In all probability MT. George Fawcett, the Baltimore actor manager, will go out just before the holidays for brief tour in magnificent revival of "Othello." Mr Fawcett will be seen principally in the southern territory, where he is most vide ly known, the tour opening at Newport News In a recent production of this fa- nous tragedy at Chases, in Baltimore, the home theatre of this organization, MT. Fawcett scored a tremendous hit as the Moor This will be the first time in several years that "Othello' has been ad- equately presented in the south He will carry company of some forty people. and all scenery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Miss Percy Haswell, who is starring in
 The Favor of the Queen and who will he seen here soon. supported by tne George Fawcett company. tells an amus- ing story of an Irish ''bull' which de- serves to rank with the famous one of tradition.
 My manager, MT. Fawcett and my self dropped in at the opening of a small school on Nantucket Island few months ago, at the invitation of the schoolmaster, new one by the way, and an lrishman of the educated type He was just about to begin the important task of calling the roll as we entered He stopped long enough to welcome us as only ap lrishman can, with the greatest courtesy and then he took the book and stood up.
 Now, children he said. with that delightful brogue of the Dublin universi- ", I am going to call the roll. All those who are present will answer to their names, and all those who are not present will please stand up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

While playing in New Orleans last week Tim Murphy was invited to open church bazaar with a little speech He consented. but sprung pleasant surprise on the audience by offering gratis a box at his performance of tThe Man From Missouri and proceeded then and there 10 auction 1t on, The first bid was $25
 but Mir. Murphy put the offer to shame bv onering $50 himself Everytfme the bid was raised he would raise a laugh by raising the bid. When the figure reached s21o. he said Well, 1t may be worth a copule of hundred dollars to see me act, but l haven't the assurance to offer three hundred. It's sold for $275.' This went to the church fund and in New Orleans they not only know MT. Murphy Is good actor but they know he is a good fellow. too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

It has been positively decided that Adel- aide Thurston will appear here this season and she will present her latest success Polly Primrose comedy which has made most emphatic hit. Not only Is Miss Thurston a most charming artist and one of the most popular comediennes in this country. but her company IS spoken of as without exception the finest group of actors on tour. She brings a su- perb production for Polly Primrose" in- cluding every piece of furniture seen on the stage. Her appearance here October 29 will be the dramatic event of the year. Those who have seen Miss Thurston in the past need no recommendation for her: they know her beauty and charm, but they will be glad to know that she has a really superb vehicle for her art in Polly Primrose and that it has lifted her in the largest cities to the position she de- serves and was bound to get sooner or later, elbow to elbow with Maude Adams and Julia Marlowe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Kingsley Benedict, an actor supporting Grace George fell off a trapeze in the cir GUS scene of Pretty Peggy" one night last week in New York. He sprained his back but pluclxily concluded the perform ance before goingto a physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Harry Brown who plays Socrates Finis | with Nancy Brown" in support of Miss Marie Cahill, makes one of his entrances knitting mans stocking. The audience naturally believes that this is merely a bit of comedy. The fact of the matter is MT Brown really does manufacture with the aid of his needles. two pairs If stock ings every week which he sends to the Actors Home at Staten Island, New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

York During last season, while. e.sNaney Brown was playing at the Bijou theatre New York, MT. Brown kept twelve vel erans of the stage in footwear One night. he received a note from an old actor at the home requesting MT. Brown to knit him a pair of red stockings, as he was soon to attend the wedding ceremony or his niece and wish to enliven matters. MT. Brown immediately purchased pair of red silk stockings and sent them to the old dandy. The latter, accustomed to wearing heavy footwear, caught cold at the wedding and was confined for three months thereafter to his bed.
 Howard Kyle will star this season in revival of Rosemary" Arrangements to that effect were concluded today between Charles Frohman who controls the Amer ican rights to the English comedy and George H. Brennan, who will manage MT. Kyle. The piece will be remembered on account of the long run at the Empire theatre several years ago, with John Drew and Maude Adams in the leading parts
 MT. Kyle's tour will commence the mid dle of November. After playing a few of the eastern cities he will go directly south where he is an established favorite. For the past three seasons MT Kyle has been starring successfully throughout the country in Nathan Hale.'
 The Earl and Countess of Lensdale wit messed Grace Georges performance of Pretty Peggy" last week in New York and expressed themselves as being conf- dent that the production would make most favorable impression in London, where it is to be seen on April fl.
 Kingsley Benedict, an actor supporting Grace George, fell off trapeze in the cir CHS scene nf ..Pratfv- Pnpo-,,,, one ,niuh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-08-03
A Befuddled Commentator.

The Post-lntelligencer, of Seattle, is
very sure that The Constitution does
not fairly state the attitude of the
southern people towards the suffrage
clauses and amendments OF the nation
al constitution. Then it proceeds to
misconstrue them with a misunder-
standing of their content that would
at once bar any man from being
licensed as lawyer III any state OF
the union.
Our esteemed contemporary in the
long-distance state of Washington still
harbors the delusion that the four
teenth amendment repealed the basis
of representation in the house of CON
gress instead of simply penalizing the
act of any state that demonstrations
ally abridges the suffrage Of citizens
who are of the state and the United
States at once.
No act of any state in the union
that we know of has attempted to do
such unconstitutional thing. Eminent
republican authorities say that the
southern constitutions and statutes
have not done So and unless it be
Vermont, no state in tho north has
done so.
There is but one question in the air
as to this whole suffrage dispute and
that is: Have the war amendments
stripped all the states of all power to
regulate, limit AMI qualify voters upon
terms that apply to all without regard
to race, color or previous condition of
servitude?" II the amendments do
not operate to that effect. then no
state in the union is amenable to a
reduction of its representation in con-