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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
MORNING DEW BATH.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 'Yes. sir" said a Peterborough man. "the latest fad has struck the town, and it's an early strike, too. The new fad is a morning dew bath and it is said to be the best thing for the feminine complexion ever discovered. Every morn ing about the same time the sun makes its appearance I look out of my back window and behold a couple of girls kneeling in the center of grass plot, with their faces close to the ground. There Is really nothing to the complex ion bath but dew and grass, but in ad- dition to its complexion giving proper ties the early morning contract with na- ture is said to be exhilarating. One of the young women trying the fad recently remarked: There are four of us trying the thing, and 1t is lots of fun. We go barefooted, and it's awfully jolly, wheth- CT our complexions are benefited or mt p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Our foster-nurse of nature is repose.
 king Lear.
Once For All.

Give us" says the Roanoke Leader, "a primary from top to bottom next year" But why leave the matter in the discretion of the bosses at all? Why next year more than any suc- ceeding election year? Why not settle the subject for all time in favor of the people by passing an authoritative and comprehensive primary law?
 It would be grave mistake to leave this subject four long years in the hands of the politicians. There are deep, hidden and sinister infiu- ences at work, nld their opportunity consists in leaving a primary from top to bottom" optional in the discre- tion of the managing politicians. There is too much at stake, and leg islatures are too far apart to justify ary such neglect.
 This state has but one real practical voting party. There are many negro republicans in this state, but they will cast not over 5000 votes. The other 100000 voters belong to the demo- cratic party. When the 100000 dem- ocrats of this state act in a primary all nominations are made and policies settled as majority of the 100000 de- sire. Is not this better than action by 800 state and county bosses?
 Besides, is it not usurpation of the - grossest and most audacious sort to take from the people control of their own public business, when it is defin- itely and fully known that the people prefer to transact their own business untrammelled by sel+appointed guar dians. One hundred thousand demo- crats want no guardians or go-be- tweens, and they want no uncertainty in so grave and important matter.
 If the Leader is willing to trust to the generosity of the politicians In ttis business from time to time, it makes mistake. There are adverse undercurrents. powerful alike in pull and in money. The legislature, too, will make mistake if 1t sets up a plea of want of time in which to per feet primary bill. A copy of the Mississippi bill, less its electoral fea- ture, can be made in three hours, and put in course of passage. Not a bill will come before the adjourned session half so far-reaching and deep ly important as a state primary bill. the present primary law is absolute ly worthless, and new one in line with public sentiment and the new electorate ohoul. be passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
IN HOTEL LoBBIES.
TeIeqraph Extension.

The Nashville American says that the Postal Telegraph company is contemplat- ing constructing a new line between Bir- mingham and Nashville. Just how far the plans have progressed is not known, but it is said that the line will certainly be erected. It is proposed to bring 1t through Huntsville.
 At present the company has five lines between this city and Birmingham com ing by the way of Rome. Ga.. and Chatta- nooga. The proposed line would faeili- tate the handling of business for the south and open up new territory for the company in touching at new towns along the route.
 The report that the line is seriously contemplated is confirmed by c. c. Adams, general superintendent of the company at Atlanta. It has been delayed by the work on the transcontinental line between New York and San Francisco preparatory to taking care of the busi- ness of the Commercial Pacific Cable company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
HEROINES OF THE HOME.

From the Boston Globe.
 At this season of the year the noun tains, the country and the seashore are the Meccas of young men and women from store and shop, trooping off in droves to enjoy their yearly outings. For months they have been looking forward to this break in the round of toll with eager expectations. There is no doubt as to the happiness they will find by the shore or in green fields.
 Yet in many instances, these vaca- tions could be made much more enjoy- able How? By remembering parents. where they are unable themselves to find the means of a sojourn into the country. Too often in the vacation rush this is forgotten.
 Yet, if any class of people are deserv- ing of vacations it is the heroines of the homes who sacrifice themselves in order that their children may prosper in life. It would not take so very much money to arrange an outing for the tired father or the weary mother. There are places without number where they could go and enjoy few days away from the worries and troubles of home and the city.
 Just a little extra effort on the part of sons and daughters would bring about gratifying results and add greatly to the happiness of the home. So, young friends all. when you are planning your vaca- tions. give thought to your parents and see if you cannot devise some way to ar range for an outing for them, if only for a day or two.N They may need 1t more than yOu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Lookinq to the Future.

Casser's Magazine for August discus- ses the power resources of the country when the present wasteful use of coal has exhausted our available supply. The first practical problem, of course is to get better results from the fuels now at our command, among which must be reckoned MT. Edward Atkinsons mud fuel! found in swamps, but it is possi- ble to supplement largely our existing resources and to widen the area of the earths surface that will remain habita- ble when the fuel supply falls. The first recourse Is to waterpower as the trans mission of electricity over long distances has greatly promoted the utilization of waterfalls In Southern and Eastern France the development of waterpowers is proceeding upon a large scale, pro foundly affecting the prosperity of re- gions hitherto neglected, Falls like Mag ara or Victoria Falls, on the Zambesi, impress the spectator, but the power they are capable of producing is insg nifcant, 1t is held, in comparison with the aggregate powers of neglected small streams in various parts of the country. Every one of these, if suitably utilized, lessens the call upon the coal mine.
 But the engineer has other resources be- sides coal and the power of falling streams. The tides impress every observer as possessing power that might be util- ized. The difficulty with them is their small rise and fall-Seldom exceeding six feet for a working head. This means" if n nOpd were six feet deep and one mile square it would store water to about 5000 horse power for a five-hour run. In special cases, while the rising is higher, the out put would be greater. Thus In the Bay of Fundy more than 200,000,000 horsepower hours run daily to waste, but to utilize it would require an engineering feat more tremendous than anything yet attempt ed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

and proved invaluable at experience meetings. Others united with the Bap- lists and the ease with which they took to immersion was long a subject of edify- ing comment.
 The oldtimers of Jefferson City could recount many other cases where the shorn lambs of the clubroom were taken Into the fold, and it is believed that in no instance has ransomed sheep wan dered away Thus, there is grave rea- son to doubt whether the latest crusade against vice at the capital will prove as efficacious as some that have gone be- fore The primrose path of legislative dalliance leaves too many pleasant mem- ories. There will need to be some sharp work by the Cole county grand jury if the cloakrooms of the capital are to wrest the palm in the work of grace from the quiet retreats of Holly's and Speedy's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Morris Avenue.

'"rhe country produce market has been brisk all summer" said a Morris avenue merchant. "and 1t will continue brisk through the fall and winter. Bir- mlngham is great consumer and no city in the south can be compared with it, ex- cept New Orleans.
 Cabbage is now coming in freely The sweet potato crop is finer than usual. Irish potatoes will be plentiful this fall and prices will probably rule low. The apple crop of the northwest is short, but the crop in New England is very large
 Georgia has stopped shipping water melons and the cantaloupe season is al- most over. Melons have been abundant and have brought good prices"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
ALABAMA

It is predicted that the attendance at the Judson this year will be larger than ever before.
 The first bale of cotton from Pike county was brought to Troy yesterday morning and sold for 141kc.
 The J. Loeb Grocery company is the latest addition to the wholesale grocery establishment of Montgomery.
 The capital stock of the American Ice and Fuel company at Mobile has been increased from $s5,OOO to s45,oOo.
 Professor L. ". Mizell. for several years principal of the public schools at Tuskegee died at his home Tuesday.
 An unknown man was overcome by heat in Mobile and died soon after. Deaths from this cause are unusual in Alabama.
 The Farmers Institute and Horticult- ural society of Madison county will be organized in the near future. The move ment Is being warmly supported.
 Capt. A. s. Fletcher has resigned as a trustee of the Normal Agricultural and Mechanical college. after holding that position for twenty-eight years.
 Secretary of State J. Thomas Hefn has given out an interview in which he states that he has no designs upon the governors seat in Alabama.
 
 The statement of Hon. J. J. Willett of Anniston that he does not want the ne- gro university located in that town has brought forth comments from many of the state papers.
 The Alabama Port Yacht club will hold a regatta Sunday and several interest ing contests are promised. The sport of yacht racing seems to be very popular down at Mobile.
 The Greenville Advocate predicts that when Captain Hobson gets squareiy in the race for congress he will find Bank head about equal to two Spanish navies and a half dozen Merrimacs.
 A big fox hunt will take place next month at Corona and it promises to be an important event for West Alabama. Fox hunts on an extensive scale are not frequent in this state and whenever held they always awaken much. interest.
 The German bark Pioneer, Hamburg, has arrived at Mobile with the largest cargo of cement ever received at that port There were 101O7 barrels of fine Portland cement weighing 100000 pounds. The customs duties amounted to over $32O0.
 movement has been started in Annis- ton to erect monument over the grave of the late Capt. F. M. flight, who died while holding the office of mayor. Captain flight was noted for his chari- ties to the poor and the subscription list will no doubt be a long one.
 Director Owens of the state depart. ment of archives and history. is busly engaged in moving his relics out of the senate chamber in the capitol, prepara tory to the meeting of the legislature which convenes September 2 It is prob- able that this department will soon have It's own quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Easy come. easy go, and hard to get again.
 When man settles down in life it's often because his creditors have made him settle up.
 Most any girl can make a man fall in love with her; few of them can make him stay there.
 It is a race problem all right when the way a mans family grows beats the way his income ought to grow to keep up with 1t.
 It takes two women longer to explain over a telephone why they can't go to lunch together than it does a dozen men to draw up plans to build railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
THE MoNooLoT ENeLIsHMAN.

From the London Times.
 The incapacity of the average English man to express himself in any language save his own Is due partly to lack of imagination, partly to a half-conscious belief that everything which is worth saying at all can be said in English fully as well as in any other tongue, and very largely, because the absence of confidence in his mastery of any other idiom or accent makes him shy and indisposed, as he woud say, to make an exhibition of hImselfn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
LUCKY THIRTEEN?

From the New York Press.
 This Is the thirteenth contest for the cup It Is fifty-two years since we won that piece of plated pewter. or four times thirteen. It has been pointed out by the office boy that Shamrock Third has thir- teen letters. Thomas J. Lipton has thir- teen letters in his name. c. Oliver Ise- lin's name has thirteen. The sum of tne figures in the year 1903 is thirteen. All of which means nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Breaking.
From Puck.

From Puck.
 Once on a time three men broke horse. My day will comer" thought the horse. after submitting to great variety of in- dignities
 In due time. then. the horse craftily showed burst of speed and was entered in some races.
 Tt is my day!" chuckled he, and broke twenty men the first heat.
 It Is long lane that has no turning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
HONG IN CITY PENT."

By Keats. To one who has been long in city pent, Iris very sweet to look into the fair And open face of heayen-to breathe a
 prayer Full in the smile of the blue Armament. Who is more happy. when, with hearts
 content
 Fatigued he sinks into some pleasant
 lair
 Of wavy grass, and reads a debonair And gentle tale of love and languish-
 menti E Returning home at evening, with an ear Catching the notes of Philomel-an eye Watching the sailing cloudlet's bright
 career He mourns that day so soon has glided
 by,
 Fen like the passage of an angels tear That calls through the clear ether
 silently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
About Persons.

George C. Sandifur of Louisville is at the Hillman.
 R. L. Little of Jasper is registered at the Morris.
 Sig c. Mayer of Philadelphia is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 II. T. Thomas of Baltimore is stopping at the Hillman.
 A. H. Near of Philadelphia is registered at the Morris.
 L. A. Gabony of Brookwood is at the Metropolitan.
 A. c. Davis of Pittsburg is stopping at the Hillman. ed at the Morris.
 E. Hardeman of Washington is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 A. J. Lamb of Nashville is registered at the Norris
 The Right Rev. Bishop Allen of Mobile spent a few hours in Birmingham yes- terday.
 The Rev. P. G. Sears of Meridian, Miss. who has been called to the rectorship of the Church of the Advent, is the guest of Major E. M. Tutwiler. He will con- duct the services at the Advent next Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Hot September.

This hot weather will soon be follow ed by cooling spell" said an old wealth CT prophet" but I think we will have a pretty hot September. Temperature about equalizes itself each season. An early summer usually means an early fall. We had late summer this year and no very hot spell until now; hence hot September we are sure to have"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

The state text book law will soon be put in operation and parents will soon wonder why it did not become a law fifty years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Summer Man.

From Tit-Bits.
 Jack-How are you going to spend the summer?
 Tom-I'm going to spend it travelling from one seaside place to another until I find a girl worth a million or two who wants to be loved and married for her. self alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Turkey will soon overstep the limit in Macedonia, and then halt will be called by the powers. and if the Turk does not obey the call, there will then soon be no Turk in power in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

When Prof. Langley's airship goes to the trash pile, the government will have to charge her cost to profit and loss" By the way, what congressman did it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
Getting of Easy.

From the Chicago Daily News. Mifkins-That scoundrel Jobson called me an idiot.
 Bifkins-He didn't prove it. did he? Mfkins-No; but
 Blfkins-Then I'd advise you to let the matter drop. or he might.
 When Helen Meets Helen. From the Brooklyn life.
 Gladys-That Mrs. Talkmuch always gets in the last word.
 Elsie-Except when she's talking tc another woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

The major leagues reserve the right to rob the minor leagues of any of the latter's players, the price to be named by the robber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

With no war at hand it is difficult to see how the new school of journal ism can turn out a whole class of Richard Harding Davises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
She Owed Her One.

From Smart Set
 Miss Passee-I should like to see young man try to kiss me.
 Miss Young-You cruel thingl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

King Pete compels obedience by threatening to resign. The king busi- ness is not a desirable industry in Servia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Henry Watteraon smiles big deep smile whenever a Cleveland boomer rises to claim the solid south next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Henry Watterson says the next dem ocratio nominee will oe German, Par ker or Gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Colombia wants no ditch in her sac req Spanish American soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Our floating Monte Carlos on the Atlantic ferry are winning a reputa- tion that would ensure pulls on land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

The American climate agrees with the Americas cup, and it has about decided to spend another season here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Skipper Lipton whistled yesterday for his favorite breeze, and it did not come. The more's the pity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Poor Los landed wealth has gone up the spout. The Indian officials are "it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Bessemer has secured a substantial national bank, and is prepared to do bdsiness while the customer waits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

All who are unable to make both ends meet favor a rubber currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

No horse is in the class of the chesnut mare bred in old California little Lou Dillon. She flocks by her self.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

The Rochester man who eloped with woman and seventeen children broke the record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

What moral right has the Turk to exist in Europe anyway?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28
A BIT OF A LAUGH.
EquivocaI.

From the Yonker's Statesman.
 She-Do you remember before we were married dear"--
 He-why. it's among my happiest recollections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

The downing of Tom Johnson in Ohio is a steady-going industry, but it never pans out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Hollands little war in Sumatra goes cheerfully on after a practice initia- tion of thirty years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

No unkind words are spoken of Sir Thomas Lipton, that prince of sports ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Charley Schwab says his resignation has a string tied to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Ohio seems to be willing to accept q little more Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-28

Director Owens of the state depart. ment of archives and history. is busily engaged in moving his relics out of the senate chamber in the capitol, prepara tory to the meeting of the legislature which convenes September 2 It is prob- able that this department will soon have It's own quarters.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-09
CORRESPONDENCE.
NeWsU Letters from Different Parts
OF the COUNTY.
O'k6lleuvilIe, W. Va.

cJno. Nichols has moved from Sweet
run to the house formerly occupied
by Elem Kennard.
Nj. w. Evans went TO Ashland
on business "Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Dixon went to Kenova
shopping Thursday.
Thos. McQuin. son of Judge
James McQuin of Docks creek, who
is confined to his room with typhoid
fever, is improving slowly.
F. Fannin took a flying trip to
Whites Greek, calling on friends,
Thursday.
In putting off dirt shot Thurs.
day ii seems they put in too heavy a
charge of powder and buried the
steam shovel, which caused delay
OF several hours to dig it out, Friday
morning.
Jno Mayo, of this place, is sojourn-
ing in Greenup, KY, for few days.
James Wilson of Cedar run, was
calling on friends in this vicinity
this evening.
Okie Bond is visiting his children
at Rush, Ky, this week.
Jno. Hensley got one of his fingers
mashed while at work with the
steam shovel Saturday.
The farmers, who have been pray.
ing for rain, are now worrying
for fear of getting too much as it is
fairly pouring this Saturday.
jeff Thomas, colored hotel propri.
etor, of Camp No. l, has gone with
his family to Columbus, o., their
future home.
Messrs. Jacob and Henry Spiller,
colored, went to Columbus, Ohio,
Saturday.
There were several men working
on Sweet run trestle Sunday putting
on braces and other needed repairs.
Miss Ora Mcknight, Of Camp No.
/, Is visiting her folks at Princess,
Ky.
Bud Payne went ground hog hunt
ing Saturday evening but failed to
capture his royal ribs.
RUBBER NECK.
Aug. 80, 1908.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-09-09
OunIOW, w. Va.

Our little town is still in a pro-
gressive state. Times are good and
money plentiful and the woodsman's
AK seems to be music to the world
Of prosperity; the voice of the turtle
it heard ringing and the music Of
the bird sounding.
Our merchants are busy behind
the counter dealing out justice to
their customers. In fact the world
is go in this part.
The Naugatuck extension of the
\. d w. R'y is great help to us.
Times are better today than was
ever known, and we might say the
world be defed to show better.
This proves the old saying, "God
IcigDeth when the righteous rule. +"
1t looks like all would fall in line
and keep the ball rolling, bat there
is another true saying, 'The wise
man will see the error Of bis way and
turn to the right, but the fool will
never change"
There is man in this neighbor-
hood who says times are too good
and signs his reason thus: 'I can't
get men to work because labor is too
high; can't pay the price" Now,
the very ideal would to God they
were higher. Times would still be
better and that is what We want.
The law business is also good in
this section. J 9. Webb, our JUS
tice, ia having lots Of work 10 do.
lie is located at Wells Branch.
The Squire is all right.
Mr.. J. II. Meek was in our town
the other day. I think he had been
TO Wells Branch to prosecute a
colored man for forgery, but tailed
to convict. Mr. Meek il making us
a good Prosecuting Attorney. lie
also was interested in a chancerv
suit in which Melvin Muncy Is
Plaintiff and S. s. Spaulding is De-
fendant, in which Mr.. John riernan
is Special Commissioner. Mr.. Tern
an was present, but very sick and
unable to serve, therefore the case
was continued till August 81,
1908. Come again, John.
Mr.. }. II. Marcum of this place
is prospective candidate for Prose