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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

this in Mr. Morley's biography Of the great
English statesman are apt to be overlooked.
for these three portentous volumes necessarily
brm over with politics. and keep the attention
of the reader almost necessarily riveted upon
affairs of state" Yet, as we pointed out In
first welcoming the work. Mr.. Morley has never
forgotten the personal traits of his hero: he
has scattered vivid touches of Characterization
profusely through his many pages, and when
ever a legitimate opportunity has arisen for a
pause in his main narrative he has filed it
with suggestive passages on Gladstone the
1t is most interesting to trace through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

1t is always amusing to hear what writer's
have to say about their profession Recently
a banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London
to number of journalists, at which artists and
authors were also present. afforded several
well known literary figures the opportunity to
unburden themselves of some more or less edi-
flying observations. Mr.. Anthony Hope for
example, began by refusing to apologize for
the "indiSputable fact that most writers were
not geniuses. Most of them, he went on, prop
crly rejected any such suggestion. ''They rec
"Ognized that they had public to cater for,
land that public, although it would accept
good work, rather preferred bad Their
duty was to do the best they could consist
emily with anybody listening to what they
"were saying" Mr.. Augustine Birrell, propos-
Ing toast to "The Ladies'" alluded to the
influence of women upon literature and upon
journalism, wondering whether 1t was good or
bad, but he disappointed his hearers by re-
marking that he had no settled convictions on
the point. He proposed, he said, to devote the
closing years of his life TO the subject Mrs
Craigic was more daring. She said that great
actresses, great singers and great writers
among women had all been trained and taught
by men. 1t was so. and she believed it would
always be so. They knew they were not
mistrcsses Of the situation, which was clever of
them; they did not wish to be, which was
clcyCrcr still. At this point there were loud
cheers but il would be interesting if a number
Of great actresses, great singers and great
writers among women could be persuaded TO
contribute to a symposium Mrs Cragie's
remarks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER s. 1903.

Now and then a writer appears who pos
scsses that precious quality known as horse
sense" Mr.. Edward Cooper, an English novel
list, sends to the London Daily Mali some
reflections on the present ridiculous output OF
fiction" He believes it Is boring the pub
lie. and putting the managers Of book shops
ard libraries to no end of useless trouble. he
cannot see why an author should go on, year
after year, writing annually at least two novels.
il is only in the rarest instances that anybody
makes a living out Of this sort of enterprise.
Indeed, Mr.. Cooper is hardly less interested in
the commercial than in the literary aspects OF
the situation which he finds absurd. We
can forgive his dwelling the question OF
dollars and cents for the sake of the delightful
idea which he presents to his fellow novelists-
1t is that forty or fifty Of them in France and
England (and why not in AmericaD should
bind themselves to publish no more novels for
five years. OF course, the first question asked
by the recipients of this invitation will be
How are we to ive?" But do these gentry
now support themselves by their literary"
efforts? We have the strongest doubts on the
subject. Anyway, Mr.. Cooper arranges every
thing for them very nicely. Journalism" he
says, lis open to those of them who must make
a living by the pen," and while journalism has
no earthly use for broken nOyeliStS, q sense OF
joyous possibilities inclineS to grant Mr..
Cooper anything when he adds, They might
criticise novelists outside the league"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
MORLEY'S GLADSTONE.
The PersOnalia IN a Great Political
BiOgraphy.

THE LIFE OF WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE.
By John Nor ey. In Thr Volumes. SvO.
PIP x col; vi Cot; vi GIL The Macmillan Com
pdny.
Third NOtice.l
In one Of his letters to his wife, written in
1862, Gladstone told her that he had gone the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

Apropos of the criticism Of one writer BY
another laborer in the same vineyard, we may
note that Mr.. Shore, the new editor Of THE
Academy and Literature" in reviving the prac-
tice Of printing signed reviews, has started the
usual discussion of the advantages and disad-
vantages of giving the signature or emitting 1t.
One of his contemporaries promptly tells him
that the literary world is SO full of per-
sonal relationships that signed reviews have
become impossible to ordinary writers except
at the cost Of critical probity." Another mem
Der of the writing fraternity promptly re
fuses to recognize this, and protests that there
is no reason why a critic should not sign his
article and still be honest and sincere, "why
he should not face much personal dislike if
he realized that his business is to serve the
community and not a handful of acquaint-
anceS.' This wise commentator himself says
that there is often sacrifice of probity in the
anonymous reviewing that now prevails" Pre-
ciSely, and this is one way of saying that the
honesty of criticism has nothing to do with
Its being signed or not The critic who is
worth his salt tells the truth under any circum-
stances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

night before to see Lord Dundreary" and he
added. my face became with laughing like
what Falstaff says he will make Prince Henry's
face, like wet cloak ill laid up" Items like
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
SABIN1 WAKES.

BY WILLIAM CONGREVE-
See see, she wakes! Sabina wakes.
And now the sun begins to rise;
Less glorious is the morn that breaks
From his bright beams, than her fair eyes
With light united day they give,
But different fates ere night fulfil:
How many by his warmth will live!
How many will her GOODNESS kill!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
SOUTHLAND.
Barn Is Destroyed By Fire-Gun Club
 Organized.

Courtiand. July 2S.-(special) )-Last night during a terrible thunder and rain- storm, the barn of A. F. Rebman was struck by lightning and totally destroyed. Besides the destruction of the barn Mir. Rebman suffered a loss of about s400 on twenty-five or thirty tons of fine clover hay, which he had recently cut and stored in the barn.
 The Courtland Gun club perfected or ganization yesterday by the election of c. M Sherrod president and Jack Shack elford secretary and treasurer. Hon. John H. Wallace, Jr., of Huntsville was the invited guest of the club, and enter tained the audience with some good shooting. MT. Wallace is perhaps the best shot in the state, his record of 9S out of 100 possible shots being perhaps unsurpassed by any of the shooters of Alabama.
 It was decided to hold an all-day shoot in connection with a shooters barbecue on the 18th of August. A challenge was sent to the Town Creek Gun club to shoot a match of fifty clay pigeons, ten men to the side, for trophy. The Deca- tur and Leighton Gun clubs will also be invited to participate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
PRATT CITY.
City Council Orders Water Main Ex-
 tended-other News.

Pratt City, July 2s.-(Special.)-At the meeting of the city council last evening the water works committee was ordered to extend the water on East Highlands. work to commence at once.
 Palmetto Grove woodmen Circle. went to Ensley last evening to assist Mrs. B. M Gould in organizing a circle at Ensley There was quite large crowd out and a circle of forty-seven members was or ganized. After the business meeting re- treatments were served by the Ensley ladies'
 The Knights and Ladies of Honor held their regular meeting this evening. Sev- l eral new members were initiated. I The ladies of the Home Mission society of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, will present the 'Deestrick Skule to the public in the near future They ask all who will assist them to meet at the church today at o'clock
 Mir and Mrs. Ed Rose and Miss Hughes of Fayette were the guests of friends in our city last night. Prof. w. w. Monroe has accepted a posi- ton as first assistant in the Industrial coll lege at evergreen. GrO1eSSOr Monroe left tonight to visit friends at Fayette before going to Evergreen.
 The Rev. W. W. Wolf is spending the week with his family at Talladega.
 The Rev. J. A. Hendricks is assisting in protracted meeting at Sulligent.
 James D. Duncan has gone to Pickens county to spend two weeks with his parents
 The Misses Marane, who have been visiting Miss Sullivan and Miss Thomas, have returned to their home at Tracy, Tenn.
 Miss Lena Culpepper is visiting at Car rollton, Ga.
 Miss Mary Jacks of Chattanooga is ex- pected to arrive in the city tomorrow to. visit the Misses De Laney, at their home on East Highlands. Messrs. w. w. and c. R. Atkins have gone to Walker county on business trip.
 MT. and Mrs. Jim Brown have as their guest this evening MT. and Mrs. Tom West of Sunnyside, Miss.
 The many friends of Miss Rosalee Me Kenzie will be sorry to hear that she is not improving as rapidly as was hoped.
 Business continues quiet on account of the miners all being idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
HUNTSVILLE
pr. Louis EdeIman Will colonize Jews.
 Other News.

Huntsville July s.-(special.)- )-Dr. Louis Edelman has concluded arrange ments for the importation of several hum dred families of Russian Jews to the south and will organize a stock company to look after the financial end of the matter. The Russian Jews are said to be excellent farmers and they will be placed on agricultural lands in this sec tiou. Several thousand acres of land have been donated by the Southern rail- way for this purpose Mir Edelmans en- terprise is sanctioned by the government.
 The assessment of Madison county property this year Is estimated to be ful- ly SS00000 less than last year. Very few raises in the value of taxable property have been made by Commissioner Turner and practically none of them were sus- tained by the county commissioners
 Preparations are being made for plac- ing machinery in the immense new Mer- rimack mill. The building practically completed, only the interior finishing work remaining to be done and then a big force of machinists will be set at work installing machinery This new mill represents an investment of more than a million dollars. It will have 6O.000 spindles.
 A roll factory to supply cotton mills is being established here by D. l.. Law son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
 TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED
A samsle Bott,s Sent FREE By Mail.

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. the great kidney remedy fulflls every s~ssh in promptly curing kindney, bladder and uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain in the back. It correets inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it. or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and oyereomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases.
 . swamp-Root is not recommended for everything, but if you have kidney. liver. bladder or uric acid trouble you will find 1t just the remedy you need.
 If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have sample bottle of this great kidney remedy, Swamp-Root. and a book that tells all about it and it's great cures. both sent absolutely free by mail Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghampton, N '. When writing be sure 10 mention that you rad this generous offer In the Birmingham Daily Age-Herald Don't make any mis- take. but remember the name Swamp Root. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address, Binghampton, N. r., on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
TUSCALOOSA
John Moore Is AcidentalIy shot-LittIe
 Boy Injured.

Tusealoosa, July 28.- Especial 1.-The news came to the city yesterday of a very severe accident on Saturday last. John Moore, who resides in the northern part of this county, was shot in the face by MT. Wedgeworth. It seems that the two were engaged in shooting at hat which was thrown up when MT. Wedge worth fired too soon, the entire load lodging in Moore's face, which was terri ply mutilated, one eye being torn from it's socket Medical aid was rendered by MT. Aston Fitts and several bones were removed. The accident may prove fatal.
 Tuscaloosa will have new law firm in the coming fall The two gentlemen who will compose this firm are Col Will liam w. Brandon and Robert T. Majors. It goes without saying that these two gentlemen will achieve much success Col Brandon is one of the most popular men in the state and MT. Nabors also enjoys a large circle of friends. He is graduate of the law class of 1902 and since that time has been secretary to the president of the University of Ala bama.
 Little Gary McGee, the youngest son or D. D. McGee, tax collector TOT IuSca- leosa county, suffered very painful ac- cident yesterday afternoon. A crowd of little fellows were in a large tree in the yard of Mrs. White when Gary ventured too far on a decayed limb which gave way and he fella across a picket fence. His arm and chin were terribly lacerated and his abdomen was badly cut.
 T. H. Garner, F. P. Clements, P. D. Brown and Miss Mary Farmer are in the city after their outing with the Ala bama Press association. They report a most delightful trip.
 s. w. Sprott, ef the law class of 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
HUN. B. R BOOKER
 DIED SUDDENLY
Succumbed After Ten Days H.
 ness to Bright's Disease
LEE co. TAX COLLECTOR
Governor Had Ordered Suit Against His Shortage Caused
 By Lenlency In Not Adver-
 Using Property for Sale.

Opelika. July 2s.-(Special)-Iion 5. k. Booker, tax collector of Lee county. who died at his home in this city last night at 1O:20 O oclock. was i'll just ten days. Ills trouble was Brights disease. His death was a shock to his many friends through out the county, as only a few knew of his sickness. Yesterday morning he was able to be up and went across the street to his store. where he tainted. He was taken back to his bed, where he fingered until he died last night.
 Last Thursday the governor ordered suit against Mir Cookers bondsmen on ae- count of his failure to pay over tax money to the state in the sum of s7135. the time allowed for making his report having past. This action created considerable talk in this county. where MT. Booker was known to be an official of the highest integrity.
 His failure to pay over the money was caused by his leniency to the taxpayers in not advertising their property for sale and giving them more time in which to pay It was said. however, that suit would not be brought If the money was paid immediately
 Over 5000 was due the county, making over $l0000 in all
 Four thousand dollars is in bank to MT. Booker's credit and the other $60O0 will be paid.
 MT. Booker was sick in bed at the time of this order and the news of it made him worse He has always been held in the highest esteem, and no one be- lieves that his shortage was due from any fault of his other than his leniency. He was an alderman from the Third ward in this city and a prominent secret order man. His funeral will take place this afternoon or tomorrow. The ser vices will be in charge of Opelika Lodge No 205 Independent Order of Odd Eel lows, of which he was a member. He leaves a wife and child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
SELMA.
Negro Houses Destroyed-Hig Brewery
 May Be Established.

Selma, July 2s.-(SpeciaI )-Last night shortly before midnight the sky northeast of the city was brightly illuminated and an alarm of fire was turned in The de- partment responded but found the con- fiagration beyond the city limits and out of the reach of water. Three negro houses were burning. They were totally de- stroyed. the loss being about $500.
 The season for dove shoots is at hand. Scarcely a day passed but a slaughter of the birds occurs at some baited field. This morning a party went out before breakfast and bagged 4SO The leading score was seventy-hve birds.
 Rumor has it that an immense brewery Is to be built in Selma on the site of the old Franklin warehouse near the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad bridge, over the Alabama river. The report is that the building is to be six hundred feet long, extending back from the river, and that both water and rail facilities will be used. It Is expected to make bid for the beer trade of the Central and South American countries. the export beer be- ing shipped by boat to Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
Birmingham Contracting Company.

The Birmingham Contracting company is successor to and continues the business formerly conducted by the H. E. Man vile Paving company. the name of the II. E. Manvile Paving company having been dropped.
 The Birmingham Contracting company is well prepared to do all kinds of grad ing. cement sidewalk work, curbing and guttering, and solieits the business of those who want frst-class work done
 r. M. Jackson Is president of the com pany. He has associated with him Messrs. R. R. Callen and J. J. Honey- cutt. who have immediate charge of the companys business. This is a first-class contracting firm, and deserves the pa- tronage of the public. ...
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
CR[PS IN GENERAL
 ARE DOING BETTER
Weather Bureau Makes Public
 Its Weekly Summary
LITTLE MORE RAIN NEEDED
While No oerious Injury Has Yet Re suited From Drouth the Crop Is In Danger In Kansas, Okla
 homa and Missouri.

Washington. July 2s-The weather bureaus weekly summary of crop eondi- tions is as follows:
 The temperature during the week end- ing July 27 has been favorable, except in New England but the need of rain is being quite generally felt in the central valleys and southern states. Destructive local storms have occurred in the north ern portion of the middle Atlantic states. over the northern portion of the corn belt the crop has made good progress, and elsewhere fair advancement is report ed, but 1t is in general need of rain In the central and southern portions of the principal corn states.
 While no serious injury has yet result ed from the drought the crop is threat ened in portions of Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri.
 Some winter wheat remains to be har- vested in the northern portion of the mid dle Atlantic states and the lake region. The condition of spring wheat continues unfavorable, especially over the northern portion of the spring wheat region
 Oat harvest has progressed rapidly and favorably.
 While there has been improvement in cotton its advancement Is apparently less decided than in the previous week. es- pecially in the central and portions Of the western districts, where rain is generally needed.
 Good growth is reported from nearly all districts, but the plant is small, and Is from two to four weeks late. Boil weevil in Texas are doing little damage. Much of the crop has received final cultiva- tion.
 Tobacco is needing rains in portions of Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky but is mostly doing well elsewhere.
 The apple outlook is somewhat more promising in the middle Atlantic states, upper Ohio valleys and Illinois, and con- tlnues favorable in Michigan, Iowa and southern Kansas. In Missouri apples have suffered considerably from wind and hailstorms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29

arrived In the city yesterday and in the future will be in partnership with A. S. Van de Graf. The firm will be Van de Graf and Sprott. Mir. Sprott is an un- usually bright young man, the son of Judge Sprott of Livingston, and his large circle of friends wish for him unbounded success
 Dr. B. F. Giles left this morning for a trip to the southern part of the state in the interest of the Alabama Central fe- male college.
 Philip Deshide of St. Louis Is visiting his parents on Fourth avenue.
 The many friends of little Sudu Beck Powers will be glad to learn that she is recovering from a long illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29

and cures female weakness. It makes weak women strong and sick women we'll
 with pleasure write to-day in praise of Dr. Pierce and his medicines" says Mrs. Mary Con way, of Appleton. Lawrence Co.,. Tenn "Was troubled with female disease: the back of my lead hurt me SO could not lie in bed and I would have to sit up. and then I would have ,uch pains from my waist down could scarcely. faise up. My feet and hands would feel almost ike ice Since taking Dr. Pierce's Fayorite 'rescription can sleep well all night Could ,artlly drag around before took your medi- inc. aud now can do my housework and help IF husbaud in the field. Words cannot express ne thanks owe to Dr. Pierce"
 Weak and sick women are invited to -,nsult Dr. Pierce, by letter, fyee. All .orrespondence is held as strictly private nd sacredly confidential. Address Dr. <. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y. pr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ndviser, containing more than a thou md large pages, is sent .f,ee on receipt stauips to pay expense of mailing ny. Send 3I one-cent stamps for the o.h-bound volume, or only 2r stamps
 the book in paper covers. Address
 7-T~1O N V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
peruvian conaress opens.

Lima, Peru, July 2S-President Romano today opened the new Peruvian congress amid great demonstration from the pop ulaee. The congressional building, the ad- Jacent square and the surrounding streets were crowded and there were loud ac- clama tions upon the arrival and departure of the dignitaries. Perfect order was maintained. All business was suspended. In connection with the opening of con- gross, the anniversary of the independ- ence of the republic. which was declared July 2S, 1921, was celebrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
OPELIKA
B. R. Booker Dles-Was a Prominent
 Citizen.

Opelika, July 2-(Special)-B. R. Book CT died last night at 1925 o'clock While he was known to be quite sick, his death was unexpected. MT. Booker was tax collector of this county and a city alder man. He was very popular and for many years had taken an active interest in poli- tics. He was fifty-two years of age. He leaves a wife and one daughter, who have the deep sympathy of the commun- ity. The remains were inferred here this afternoon. the ceremonies being very im- pressive. A large concourse followed the remains to the cemetery.
 H. c. Sparks, the negro lawyer that was to be hanged here next month for murder, has obtained rehearing and the hanging will be delayed. The execu- tion of the law has been delayed time and again for nearly two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
WaIthour Wins Easily.

Revere, Mass, July 28-Bobby Walthour won easily from James F. Moran in a twenty-mile motor-paced race at the Re- were bicycle track tonight, covering the distance in 28:17. In the tenth mile Mo- ran's motor went wrong and he was obliged to change to his spare motor. After few laps he was thrown to the track by loose tire, but resumed riding on another wheel From this on the race was a procession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
Mrs. wInsIow,s soothino svr,,,

the best remedy for D1ARRHOEA Sofa py druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. WinsIow . Soothing syrup. and take no othsr kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHIAG with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t sOOItiEa ihe CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN, CURES WiND COLIc. and Is twenty-five cents a bottla-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
G. ". Taylor Promoted.

Bloomington, H., July 2S.-Grant w. Taylor, late of the Southern railroad with headquarters in Washington, has been appointed superintendent of car ser vice of the Chicago and Alton, with head quarters in Chicago. succeeding c. J. Eel lows, who goes to the Chicago Great Western in a similar capacity.