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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

more attention at the capitals of Europe than any other American who has travel ed abroad since Grant. He has been re- ceived by the kings and queens of every country which he has visited and is sched. uled for many more receptions by crown heads before his return Undoubtedly, he will be able to write a series of intensely interesting articles, setting forth his im- pressions of the rulers of Europe.
 MT. Bryan has always been an interest ing talker and writer. He will be more interesting than ever upon his. return Since his retirement from politicX as well as before, the whole world seems to be in- terested in his movements and acts.
 There are people throughout the south, and especially in cities along the Gulf, who apparently feel that the democrats in congress are opposed to the Panama canal This is a great mistake. The democrats in the senate, as well as in the house, are unanimously in favor of an . Isthmian canal. It is true that many of them favor the Nicaragua route as against that of Panama. But they are determined to have a canal whatever be the route.
 As to the Panama situation, the demo- cratic senators believe, like Senator Hoar. that canal legislation should be en- acted in regular order. The senate is part of the treaty-making power of this government, and each senator is especial ly desirous of exercising his rights in the matter of treaty making and being held responsible for the same. They are determined that the President shall not indulge in treaty making with the new Republic of Panama without their con sent and without first demonstrating te them that his act is correct and legal and in accordance with the instructions contained in the spooner resolution. The democrats do not propose to delay the construction of the canal, but they pro- pose to have a canal built economically and properly Until 1t can be done economically and on business principles without being surrounded with the odors of corruption, they will not consent to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
PURELY ACADEMIC.

From the Chicago Tribune (Rep)
 When a man has nothing to talk about which interests him more than the shadowy possibilities of the distant fu- ture he may discuss with propriety the passing away of the wage system. It IS not living question. It is one which is of merely speculative interest to the people of this country. They will h're and be hired after the fashion of their fathers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
About Persons.

pr. w. H. Oates of Anniston is regis- tered at the Hillman.
 G. N. Holmes of St. Louis is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 R. L. Edwards, Jr.. of Sylacauga is spending Sunday at the Hillman.
 E. s. Ople, the popular night clerk of the Metropolitan, has resigned his posi- ton and leaves today for Nashville, where he has accepted position with the Pull man company. MT. ople came to Birming- ham year ago from Seattle. Wash. and has made number of friends in Ala bama, who regret his departure from the state.
 J. P. Mcdonald of Athens is stopping at the Florence.
 John NJ. McNeil of Tuscaloosa, accom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
To Be Sure.

F rom the Chicago Tribune.
 Mrs. Chugwater Hooking up fror what is an ''insane reau?'
 Mir Chugwater-It's a piece of ture they keep crazy quilts in. Ha you got any reasoning powers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Makinq Allowances.

From the Washington Evening sta,
 People do not take into prepel count" said a broad-minded man nervous strain under which we live necessary to make allowances for of our public officials
 That's the idea" rejoined SCI Sorghum. "And liberal allowances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The latest departure of those original Chicago professors is 'moonshining, and they have been caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Union label funerals have not yet come out of vogue in Chicago It is remarkable that weary mortal is not permitted to die in peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

kOD ham, They are everywhere. But
 Christmas was a joyous day for them. old and young had abundance to eat and there was not child in Birming- ham who failed to get doll or toy Birmingham is indeed a generous town The Elks and the Salvation Army were perhaps more generous in Birmingham than in any other city in America in pro- portion to population. The Salvation Army fed nearly one thousand people on Christmas day and sent to the homes of the poor, who were unable to get out two hundred full baskets of provisions The Elks entertained eight hundred chil- dren at a Christmas tree party, and each child went off bearing toys and fruits and candies. The United Charities likewise provided coal, clothing and provisions for all those in need. who could be found There are few really poor people in Bir- number the good people of the town would see that they did not suffer.
 The newspapers of all sections of the country are discussing national politics with much instinct just at present. The New York papers have been attempting to poll Ne various states as to the senti- ment for a democratic nominee The New York Times. which has always been a strong Cleveland paper, printed dis patches from practically every state in fbe union in lie Cbrict,naa ,,,ornfno iesYa The sentiment of these dispatches is overwhelmingly in favor of the nomina- ton of Santor \. P. German of Mary land. Nearly every southern state. as well as many of the eastern middle and western states, are apparently for the Marylander. Judge Parker of New York seems to be second choice. Judge Gray of Delaware has some following, and William R. Hearst of New York the owner of several newspapers and a mem- Der of congress, seems to have consider able following in some of the western states. A significant fact about the Times poll of the states Is that Mr. Bryan has very little mention. Mr. Bry- - - = 5 . = -.-- panied by Mrs. McNeil, is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 J. T. Hood of Demopolis is spending Sunday at the Hilman.
 w. B. Merrill of Edwardsville was an arrival at the Metropolitan last night
 
 S. T. Rushton of Montgomery is reg istered at the Morris.
 Major w F. Tebbets, the collector of customs at the Mobile port and one of the leading republican politicians in the state, is at the Morris.
 A. M. McCord of Selma was an arrival at the Hillman last night.
 Nat Golfer of Atlanta is in the city
 Oecie Smith, a. prominent business man of West Point, Ga, is at the Florence. He said that the Christmas trade in West Point and in East Alabama this year is without parallel
 w. J. Bell of Mobile is spending Sun day at the Hillman.
 
 S. Shepard of Blocton and E. NJ Baugh of Columbus, Ga, were arrivals of the Metropolitan last night
 L. Carson Perry of Montgomery is spending Sunday at the Morris.
 The Rev Father Charles, O. S. B., of St. Bernard, passed through Birmingham yesterday for Brookside. where he will say mass today in the place of the Rev. Father Robert, 0. S. B.. who is indis posed.
 Morton Rosenbaum of Richmond is at the Hilman,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Parsifal has been presented with great eelat but the dream problem yet re- mains to be solved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Spain will have to forego bull fights, if she sends an exhibit to the St. Louis exposition. She can not stand the ex- pense of both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Lord Kitchener did not have as hard time with the ladies as MT. Shoot is hav- ing, and the latter is married man, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

General Reyes has to do some long dis tance wire pulling to get elected Presi- dent of Colombia while in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Horses and saloon men do not go in Chicago-likewise funerals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

"confectionized religion" is not new creed It is merely a way of saying that our modern church hymns are too nam by pambY."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

American marines are now on still hunt for Colombian troops. but so far. their strenuous efforts have been unsuc- cessful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The Washington actor, who shot him. self after remarking, "Stuff's off-it's me to the hot place. could certainly not be accused of ranting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

When a Chicago man is about to die he first secures and grips an union tag, and then he passes to the grave peaceful- 1xr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

William McAdoo New Yorks new po- lice commissioner. is not related to MT. Dooley in the song, but he is reputed to be almost as omnipotent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Oatmeal may not be a curse, but 1t has been the cause of much smothered pro- fanity at the breakfast table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The sultan has not apologized In quite a while now and it is about time for him to offend the powers again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

These are the short days of the year. Pocketbooks are in a like condition at this season of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

In spite of the trusts stern frown, oil gushers in Texas continue to awaken dreams of sudden wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Russia and Japan are excellent conver- sationists, of the long -winded sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Christmas comes but once a year, but Christmas cheer is on sale the year around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Tammany's love feast, on January A. will enliven and enlighten the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

In 400 years the Colombans have reach ed a point where per cent of their mum Der can read and write.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The people of Bologna consider their demand that the government buy 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

It is early yet, but hopes are smoul- dering in the hearts of baseball fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Dr. Harpers Christmas gift is sl,S5O,O 900 It came from the people via the Standard oil machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

A union label is a passport in Chicago to hospitable tomb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The Russian bear has a way of talk ing peace and grinning amiably while all the time pushing troop trains toward Corea with his toes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

bring about at once a radical change in the alleys, but it can accomplish a great deal in several directions, and The Age-Herald hopes it will keep up the work 1t has brayely begun. Let more interrogation points be hurled at the mayor and the board of aldermen. Ask them to drop politics and the like, and to turn for yariety's sake to the good of the city, it's identification, sani- tation and renovation. Something may be accomplished in the long run if the members of the Woman's club do not become weary over this huge task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

J. V. Dignowity, interested in Mexican enterprises has been acquitted of charges which have no connection with his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Presents have been disposed of. and now comes the resolutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Russia is trying to stand pat in Man. ehurla, but Japan objects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
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comparatively few such suicides record ed in this country here of late Although Niagara at one time promised to be quite popular for such feats it's prestige now seems to be on the wane For those who can get to a river without great trouble leaping from a bridge seems to be most in favor. The main trouble about committing suicide over a waterfall is the fact that waterfalls are few and far between so that when a man makes LIE his mind to shuttle off this mortal col he has to confine himself to more com mon methods in most cases simply De cause a waterfall is not convenient!y near.
 Just why people prefer the waterfall suicide to some other method of escape is not hard to see. There is a certain fasci- nation about the rushing, roaring, tuml- ling mass of foam that irresistably at tracts even those who have no desire U quit this earth voluntarily. Although r. authentic reports have been made reg d. ing the particular pleasures of a deat over waterfall, it is generally concee to be a quick and effective. method making an earthly exit, and one that recommended to all persons desiring go hence.
 The country seems to be suffering f. variety of disease this year. First tl was the yellow fever scare along Mexican border, then Butler Pa, V afflicted with typhoid, and now pneun nia has become so prevalent in New ' that vigorous steps have been taken the health authorities to stamp out disease. In the past five weeks til lave been SS9 deaths in the borough Manhattan from pneumonia, with no parent illumination in the number cases. Every years the number of tims increase and doctors are practiea powerless to combat the germ. Sucl state of affairs is attributed to the that practically no precautions are tai against pneumonia infection. when disease is known by scientists to be hi ly infectious. Especially among the people of New York is this the cf< Even rich families are very careless their treatment of pneumonia patio and doctors are wondering just what be done to stop the plague, which brought on every year by the approac winter r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

If Moody and Hobson get all the money they want for Uncle Sans fighting arm ament, this country will be able to whip the world without half trying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Christmas, this year, was expensive to Uncle Russell Sage His gifts aggregated four dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Don't grumble over the prevailing cold wave, for all the rest of the country has some of it, and our installment of it was taken from it's milder side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Tammany has added pie to it's menue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Merry Christmas" costs nothing and slips easily from the tongue, but then it helps some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The Waldorf-Astoria stands aghast at an educated stomach, which permits Pro- lessor Fletcher of Yale to live in that ex- pensive emporium for $1 a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

In Japan there is reported to be an epidemic of suicides. by jumping over waterfalls and so frequent have such rash deeds become that it has been found necessary to post signs forbidding de- spondent persons from departing this world by the water route. This calls at tentien to the fact that there have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Prophet Dowie says any man who votes the democratic ticket is a jackass. He evidently overlooks the fact that a man can be a prime fool without voting at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Wu Ting Fang says he is disgusted with his country. and will resign his office. This dissatisfaction is no doubt the result of a too wide acquaintance with a coun- try superior to his own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Since the Women's Christian Temper ance Union has begun to subscribe cash to fight the Mormons, 1t is quite likely that there will be more substantial results accomplished than by passing resolutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
AS TO DECLARATIONS OF WAR.

Morton Rosenbaum of Richmond is the Hillman.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-17
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. Jan. 16.-The following army. navy
and marine corps orders have been issued:
ARMY.
First Lieutenant JUAN A. BOYLE. 10th Infantry will
Join his regiment.
The following contract will gr9essd to , The
PhtPPins gFr Islands Ian o WsLAM 4 6 GREG3RY go AvIS
mount -@'i'-' '0''-' : i''-f-' f'i'
Lieutenant Colonel HENRY s rURR1II. deputy
general. in temporary charge of the medical
supply depot in New York City. VIII assume perma-
nent charge of that depot
Captain WILLIAM NJ. CRUIKsHANK. from the 5sh
c. GILMORE. Jr from 101st the 5th Com
The foowins volunteer surgeons will proceed to thsr
Ma1ors RoBERT r. BRNs FREpEReK Wash
sRKS' Jr and ROBERT n zATNGK W0S SaPfss Ra
Man ]. scHLAGETER. THOMAS < MULLINs.
I9IY fr GLRERT d5I7 GLARK WERrETRAKERR yE yn77x
TRooK and JAMES r PREsNELI-
The rs6s1g S l. %adts a9naEaRK aBK 1R
HARR4 aAFNks e fPB fPf HPMhBD cARs GEsRG E G1RshPs
THOMAS C. LoMGINo: WILLIAM VILLA M T tanner, n.SlES
EPWRp aeMs S2NG SAhES and
Contract Surgeon HENRY Nj HALL to san Francisco
is transferred to 5th infantry. Company NJ
'fsa ssHs 's a3. 4ssn
M r sMrTa astaTv iresg s9rps sorpe R6
$ MORGAN. artillery corps; First Lieutenant JOHN
eFqSsE 2PSIR; Ii.g.snaHt 1La isF'fr p
report TO the examining board Morgan for
examination for promotion
Second Lieutenant CARL F. BusscHE. 18th Infantry,
transferred at his request 20 the 18th Infantry
Company B. and will join that company
The following transfers made the 9th Infantry
First Lieutenant IRA C. WELBORNE. from Company n
to Company H; First Lieutenant ROBERT s CLARK
from Company II TO Company 3.
Lieutenant CLARK will Join his company at Pekng
China.
Commander ]. E. ROLLER. to navy yard Norfolk
Lieutenant W. B. wIIITTELsEY. detached the Ciucn-
Naval Constructor W. HIBBss resignation accepted
MARINE CORPS
racks Annapolis. TO Company B. navy yard New
York. for duty in the Philippines
First Lieutenant B. F. R1rTENHoUsE detached ma
rine barracks. Washington. to command Company A.
First z. WEST detached marine barracks
the Philippines -
Captain T. C. TREADwELI. command marine guard
who is detached TO command Company B. navy yard,
New-YoTk-
First Lieutenant T. A. MOTT. Company A. navy yard
League Island.
First Lieutenant F. e. EVANS barracks wssh
ngton for duty adjutant OF a battalion being or
ganized for the Philippines
second Lieutenant H. A. HERBERT. detached marine
barracks Norfolk, to Company o. marine barracks
Washington. for duty In the Philippines
Captain a. 7. MARK First Lieutenant L. B PJTR-
Ct1L4L. detached marine barracks, Annapolis. the
former to command. the latter for duty with Com
pany ID. marine barracks Washington
Washington. for duty with Company C. being or
ganised Tor sarvce In the Philippines
Captain T. p. KANE. detached marine barracks Cuebra
TO command marine barracks. san Juan, r. r.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-17
JOHNSON AND VAN WYCK IN TIFF.
Also. the Ex-Judge and De Lancey Nlcoll.

Mayor Tom L. Johnson. of Cleveland, resumed
the witness stand in the Supreme Court yesterday
before Justice Greenbaum and continued TO tell
what he knows about the Nassau Railroad
troubles. Albert l.. Johnson's administrators ana
Major James NJ Edwards suing the Atlas
Construction Company and P. H Flynn for sZeo-
Co., the suit growing out of the financial troubles OF
the road.
There was strong objection to the introduction
of certain testimony by ex-Judge Van Wyck, VINO
appears on behalf of the defendants. In arguing
his objection ex-Judge Van Wyck said:
suspect that the distinguished gentleman from
Cleveland knows nothing about the DOCKS OF TINS
company although he was treasurer. he is an
active outdoor man. He LEADS an outdoor life
De Lancey Nicon counsel for the plaintiffs at
tempted to turn the judges objection off lightly
and received a rating for his effort Il object"
declared the irate judge, Ito Mr.. Ncolls treating
this case lightly It is serious matter. He
should look out for his clients better"
Mayor Johnson was the stand all the after
noon under a searching cross-examnation by ex-
Judge Van Wyck.
surplus of 900, and the next year that Ii had
surplus of S14 000?' asked the crosS-examiner.
"a surplus may from a sale of bonds as
well from earnings" replied Mayor Johnson.
quietly.
II did not ask that said Van Wyck impatiently.
But said Mayor Johnson blandly, II said it"
An adjournment taken until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-17
CIRCUIT AND CANTOR HAVE A TIT
Board Of Estimate Votes for SeIf-Peruetuat.
ing Feature of Brooklyn Library
Consolidation.

Ex-Mayors Body and schieren were among
many prominent men Of Brooklyn who appeared
yesterday before the Board Of Estimate and Ap-
portionment to oppose the seIf-perpetuafinx feat
ure or the proposed agreement under which the
brooklyn Library Is 70 be consolidated with the
Brooklyn Public Library. They both expressed
the opinion that the city ought to get the Brook
lyn Library and said that they were in favor OF
the proposed consolidation.
Controller Grout agreed with them. and had a
tilt with Borough President Cantor VINO said he
was opposed to any proposition that created self
perpetuating governing board for any public i1-
stitution supported by public funds He reminded
Mr.. Cantor that he had voted as a State Senator
for the self-perpetuating clause in the bfI Great
ing the Rapid Transit Commission and that he re-
Gently had voted TO place the Aquarium IN the
care Of the Geological Society, private corpora
ton.
We'll. It requires replied Mr.. Cantor. "a higher
order Of intelligence to care for fishes than to
take Of a library
This ended the discussion. and the hoard voted
approval of the sefperpetuating feature. the only
two members voting in the negative being Borough
Presidents Cantor and Swanstrom
New-York tribune., 1903-01-17
A. A. U. REINsTATEMsNTs

The registration committee of the Metropolitan
Association of the Amateur Athletic Union has re-
instated the National Athletic Club basket ball
team the Atlantic Athletic Association, Rockaway
Beach, n. Y; the Little Five Basketball team
Stapleton, n. Y. The following teams in the vi
cinity of New-York City registered: The
Rosedale Boat Club. Hoboken. N. J.; Little Five
Stapleton, Staten Island Anchor Athletic Club Ho-
boken. n. j.: Rochester Turn Verein. New-York;
Amateur Athletic Association. of Hoboken n. j.;
Catholic Club, of Hoboken, N. J.: Turn Verein, of
Hoboken. N. J.. Ais Athletic Association. Ho-
boken, n. J.; Hope Association Plainfeld, n. J..
Company x. 4th Regiment Hoboken. N. j.; Va
lencia Boat Club Hoboken, n. J.; ST. George Field
Club, Hoboken, n. J.; Wah-C -Con-Dah Athletic Club
Brooklyn; Eight Thirty Association. Hoboken. n.
j.; Electric Five Cohoes, n. Y; Grace Athletic
Club. New-York City; Pastme Athletic Club. New
York City; National Turn Verein. Newark n. J.;
Mohawk Athletic Club, Flushing. N Y: Liberty
Athletic Club, Yonkers n. Y; Forty-third Separate
Company, Olean. N. Y: Ascension Athletic Club
New-York City: Company E. I'd Regiment. schenec-
tady, n. Y; Tenth Battalion, Albany, N Y; Polly
wog Athletic Club. Brookyn: Orange Athletic Club
Y; George NJ sayre Athletic Club; Horseheads
n. Y; National Athletic Cub. Brooklyn, and At
lantic Athletic Association, Rockaway Beach, n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-17
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

EARLLNGTON-Cap F. o. Bookmier U 8
A: Richard A Harlow, of Helena president OF
NUE-Lieutenant T. w. C+raeme. U. s N: Lieu
tenant P, a; .Guliek U. S. N; c. IILsEY-Ma hlon
Supreme Court. GRAND-Captain Hiram 1. Bearss,
Z. s NJ c.: Captain o. R. Wolfe. Y. 8: A: HQPF-
MAN-Commander w II. briggs U. s. N HOL-
I.AND-H CunIiffe Owen, OF London; George Ar
rnour. of Princeton 1MPERIAL-Major 5. F.
Blunt, L. S. a. MURRAY HILL-Major G. d. V.
Hunt. l.. s A: Assemblyman Louis BedelI. of
Goshen. NETHERLAND-Judge Frank Brundage.
of Buffalo. SAVOY-Baron Auswaldt of Berlin
STURTEVANT-Justic Iaranger. of Montreal.
F-ASTORIA-Senator Marcus A. Hanna,
of Ohio: Senator j. W. Bailey, of Texas; Senator
Thomas Kearns of Utah; Congressman Charles
ex-Congressman Frank G. Neidringhaus. of St
Louis; w. B. Ridgely. of Washington. Controller
of the Currency; Luis F. Correa Nicaraguan Min
lister. Washington; J. N Becl1ley, of Rochester.
president of the Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo
Railroad; General Benjamin lie Fevre. of Wash