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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

cold in camp. remarkable though it may seem. This may be true of seasoned huntsmen, but amateurs, who have spent several weeks recuperating after a bit of fishing on some river or a little expedi- tion to the mountains, are apt to disagree. If we lived in tents all the time, there is no doubt that we would be free from so many pulmonary complaints, but after being comfortably housed for so long, we have a natural hesitancy in returning to primeval customs. It is true that the mo- ble red man did not have consumption when he lived in tepee, but he also lack ed a great many other things more de- sirable than lung complaints. Now, it is alarming to note the progress of such diseases among the Indians. When their ignorance of hygiene is combined with big trunks and exposure, 1t is not hard to see why so many of them are dying with consumption. The same thing is true of negroes. They are so proverbially care less when it comes to matters of health that great numbers of them are dying every year with pneumonia and consump- ton.
 The Atlanta Journal waxes facetious over the fact that ice is 121A cents per pound and the tax on whisky prohibitive in the new republic of Panama. Viewed distinctively and individually, such prices for these staples are painful, but not amusing. However, when the fact is re- membered that combined both form val- uable, and one may say indispensable in- gredents of highballs, the true state of affairs is seen at glance. Highballs in Panama are out of reach of the masses and, therefore. 1t is predicted that the Panamanans, orr Panamans, or Panami- ans or Panamese, will never develop into thoroughbreds But, then it must be considered that Panama is not the true home of such rejuvenating drinks on &C., count of it's proximity to the equator. The parallel of latitude passing through Louisville, Kentucky, is generally con- sidered to be geographically the best loca- tion for such connections, although mint juleps, or plain red Ticker" is not pro- hibited. However, the question of high balls in Panama can afford to wait just now, when it is considered that money is scarce in the public treasury, and un- til Uncle Sam "caughs up,' will continue to be so.
 A Harvard professor has come to the conclusion that slang is permissible when not used ito pose vulgarity.' Although this statement is rather vague anc in- definite. it looks to be eminently proper and will be taken on the authority of the learned man who gave it birth. Most people have already come to the conciu- sion that slang Is useful when property applied but 1t is comforting to know that A live Howard professor has placed upon it his seal of approval. However, one of the occasions when slang should be rigid ly prohibited, Is when would-be humor- ist endeavors to write modern fable and is not endowed with sufficient genius to make it good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
THE FARMERS OF THE SOUTH.

From the Eufaula Times.
 The Montgomery Journal is sort of a pessimst when 1t says that the trouble with the south Is that there are few real farmers among the white people. The negro is left in care of the farm and he produces the cotton in the old way, while the owner of the soil. as a rule tries to enjoy life off the farm, frequently residing in the towns and cities. If the white farmer of the black belt of Alabama worked like the New England and west ern farmer, he would have prosperity throughout all seasons and all times. re- gardless of bank failures and commercial upheavals. In fact, he would have money to burn. But he frequently burns it just the same"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
STRANGERS YET.
By Richard M. Mines.
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By Richard M. Mines.
 Strangers yet!
 After years of life together. After fair and stormy weather. After travel in far lands, After touch of welded hands Why thus joined? Why ever met, If they must be strangers yet?
 Strangers yeti
 After strife for common ends, After title of ''old friends, After passions fierce and tender, After cheerful self-surrender, Hearts may beat and eyes be met And the souls be strangers yet.
 Strangers yet.
 O. the bitter thought to scan All the loneliness of man. Nature by magnetic laws Circle unto circle draws, But they only touch when met. Never mingle-strangers get.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
NEW YORK CHURCH CENSUS.
Roman Catholics in Great Majority oi
 Church Membership.

New York, December 16-(Special.)- New York has just completed a census of it's church membership in the borough of Manhattan The figures show a grand total of 451 churches with a membership of 664.SS5 Of this total 511 ,505 are Roman Catholics. Next comes Episcopal with 4s, 4O1; Presbyterian, 23779; Baptist 17,959; Lutheran. 16.023; Methodist, 13, 451; Re- formed, 10,499; Christian Science. 2131 Congregational, 2O54; Unversalist 1O50 Unitarian, 600; miscellaneous, 15,716.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
RANDOLPH HEARST
 " has started up another news paper, this time in Los Angeles,

\@ nss s'.rsea FaFporpa np apatner annSSl
 w paper, this time in Los Angeles, Cal, and to judge from the enthusiastic commentators copied by papers over the country the venture will prove remarka- ble success Mayor Snyder states-proba- hly in an interview with a reporter from the paper-that he welcomes it with de- light, because it stands for progress
 The new paper Is called "The Examiner. The journalistic field in Los Angeles has presented some interesting phases during the past year A war has been waged against General Otis, editor of the Times, in which not only union labor men in all parts of the country were interested but the newspaper men of the town also. So heated became the struggle that personal encounter between General Otis and the editor of rival newspaper LOOK place in a box at the Los Angeles tne- ater during performance. No doubt Mir Hearst considered the time unusually propitious for making his entry. He has not overlooked the fact that Los Angeles is & great and growing town, one of the most progressive on the Pa cific slope. Although there are already several leading papers in the city, there is plenty of room for one more.
 The question has often been asked why trick musical performers in vaudeville shows, who delight to display their tal- ents by playing one tune in half a dozen different tempos and rhythm, nearly all ways choose There Will Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight" There is cer- tainly nothing fresh or original in the words, while the air itself is tabooed even in Bowery circles. This being the state of affairs one cannot but wonder whether there is a certain elasticity or adaptability about Hot Time which permits it to be juggled with at will more easily than would be the case with other musical compositions. And it must be confessed that Hot Time sounds bet ter when played as a waltz. wedding march, or hymn than in the original style of the song. For this the vaudevillians are to be thanked. The practice of mur- dering music on the stage for the pur- pose of impressing people with its freak ish possibilities is not very commenda- ble practice. to say the least.
 Charles Gibson, the Indian editor. says that consumption was unknown among the Indians until they tried to live like white men. He claims that in the early days. when an Indian had a cold he went to the mountains to camp and ate wild meat for forty-eight hours. This gentle man also says that no one ever caught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

citizens A number of the other cities have these libraries and the promoters of this one are endeavoring, to Keep Birming- ham abreast of the country.
 About Persons.
 c. E. Wilson of Russellville, is register ed at the Hillman.
 T. D. Jackson of Talladegas was one of the Morris arrivals last night
 
 A. Uhheder, a prominent insurance man of Montgomery, is registered at the Met ropolitan
 A. B. Harlan of columbiana, is stopping a the St. Nicholas.
 w. A. Blount, Jr.. of Pensacola, the pop ular coach of the University football team for this past season, is at the Hillman. Mir Blount is Yale man and has proven himself one of the best football coaches in the south. He succeeded in putting one of the strongest football teams the university has had in the field for a long time.
 
 Sam Steele. J. J..Lanier, w. M. Cheat ham and W. c. Thomas of Knoxville were arrivals at the Morris last night. J. D. Paterson of Atlanta is registered at the Florence. The Hon. J. J. Willett. one of Annlston's distinguished citizens, was one of the Hillmans arrivals last night. J. M. Curtis and c. J. Faulk of Dothan are registered at the Metropolitan. M. 0. W. Penn of Valley Head was one of the St. Nicholas arrivals last night. The Hon. s. l.. Brewer of Tuskegee, solicitor of the Fifth judicial district, Is at the Morris. Mir. Brewer Is candidate for the clerkship of the supreme court. c. A. Styer of Richmond and George c. Oliver of New York are at the Hill man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Christmas Rush.

"The Christmas rush has now begun," said a Birmingham merchant yesterday, "The streets present quite a lively ap- pearance. especially in the late afternoon when shoppers get out in full force. It is now the reign of the wax doll and the stuffed elephant
 Although novelties are turned out ev- cry year by toy manufacturers there are always to be found the old favorites and these in the long run are more popular among the children than those of newer design. In the first place few children know about he new toys, for If they did all would want them. A trip to the stores must first be made before Santa Claus re- ceves any orders for patent mechanical contrivances that are constructed to amuse youthful minds.
 Last year was especially noted for new ideas in toys. The market was flooded with many happy inventions that brought fortunes to the men who originated them. Perhaps the best idea of this kind was bladder very much like the ordinary 'squawler' in appearance but decidedly different when inflated. The vender would stand on a crowded street corner and send dozens of these badders into the air after first blowing them up and they would dart about like live things over the heads of the crowd. Immediately bootblacks and newsboys would have a scramble to catch the balloons when they descend ed and you may zine how effective such advertising proved to be. The man vii ar uttering a word These bladders were so constructed that they were oblong when inflated and the varying currents of air would send them seurrying about in very realistic manner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Book Lovers Library.

H. M. Chamberlain, manager of the Booklovers' library of Atlanta, Is in the city. 'I am in Birmingham" he said,
 flor the purpose of opening a booklovers' library. The place we have selected to To- cate the exchange station is at the Lind say Floral company stores in the city hall" Mir. Chamberlain will be in the city for the next few days for the purpose of perfecting arrangements for the ex- change. He has the hearty cooperation of many of Birmingham's public spirited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Truth may rise though crushed to earth, but somehow lies don't get crushed
 If makes a girl very fretful to have a fever blister when a nice young man is coming to call.
 It seems an awful lot worse to Jump out and turn on the heat than to stay ih peo and keep cold.
 It is human nature to be dissatisfied be- cause there is no swimming in January and no skating in July
 The funniest of all is the near-sighted man who stops to look at the feet of a woman of 50 crossing the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

From the Chicago News.
 Wilder-Poor outlook. Brokeum The doctor says you'll never live to see 5O
 Brokeum-Oh, I knew that long ago.
 Wilder-why don't you expect to reach two score and ten?
 Brokeum-Oh, I thought he meant Ia never live to see $50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

event the treaty with Colombia failed he should then proceed to prepare for the construction of the Nicaragua canal This he deliberately declined to do, but proceeded, in violation of the explicit law, to encourage a few Pana- ma canal officials to set up republic in Panama, and to protect it with American war vessels and marines.
 MT. Roosevelt seems determined to use all the power of the government, extended to the limit, to impose him. self upon the people for four years more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

MT. Hanna's banquet is running close race with Mr. Roosevelt's social affairs where one or more dark shad- ows were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Revenge.
From Judge

From Juuge.
 Poet-At last! The editor has accepted ten of my poems.
 His Wife-He has probably had a fight with the management and Is going to leave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The queen mother of Italy has fol- lowed the example of a great many other widows of lesser estate who have resumed matrimonial harness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Sugar is an important topic in con- gross, but debates on the subject are frequently tempered with acrimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Even the Atlantic liners are loaded with Christmas presents. Santa Claus is at home on both land and sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The clerks of Bessemer have gone out on strike, and Bessemer is now en- titled to a place in the list of big cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The quarrels in the republican party in this state relate wholly, strictly and every time to the pie counter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Another man drank, smoked, and lived pleasantly for 1O3 years Tn Penn. sylvania. And yet they say-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Critics and experts concede at last that Mr. Cleveland's declination is ono of the kind that really and permanently declines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

When senators get up against Speaker Cannon Greek meets Greek, and the cold stare does not count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The American Dingleyite does not admire Joe Chamberlain's Dingley scheme for English consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Colombia is very slow in mobilizing her army, and her commlssariat IS not warranted to fit all occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

MT Parks is now stopping at Sing Sing on the Hudson, tut he stlll man ages to see the reporters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Chicago is the modern convention city. at s1000O0 per.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

So it seems that France had an eye on the isthmus, and she was antici- pated. The French theory is, however, rather attenuated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The need of an opening of the Noun. tain creek home increases daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Troops are to be held in readiness to go to the isthmus on short notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Senator Clark of Montana may yet be in the market for a new ear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Not haf as much attention is paid to the typhoid fever situation in But Ter, Pa, as was devoted to the yellow fever scare along the Texas border, and yet the Pennsylvania town is in a worse plight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Senator Shoot has but one wife, and he is persecuted because he is an apos- tie. and some of the apostles have plenty of wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Cuba is progressing steadily and is now looking out for American theatri- cal companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The great peace festival of the Chris tian world is near at hand Colombia should behave herself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Dr. Dowie should stay at home and take a hand at high feenance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

If you want to get an original Christ mas present look around for the only United States $1O,O0O bill now in ex- istence and give it to your best girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

If Colombia insists upon it we will have to go to war under the palms and banana trees, where the boa con- strictors constitute the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Let your pocket book and the adver- Using pages be your guides in Christ mas week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Chicago is Tapping it's wings. It now claims to be the countrys conven- tion city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The Colombian army will have a chance to tell the marines all about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

It is said that Joe Letter is not par ticularly pleased with the dramatiza- tion of The Pit" It reminds him too much of a certain corner in wheat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

The republicans are out gunning for a Vice-Presidential candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Somewhat Different.

Don't economize in Christmas week
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citizens A number of the other cities have these libraries and the promoters of this one are endeavoring,t to Keep Birming- ham abreast of the country.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21
LATER.

Denver. Jan 2l- (SpeciaD 1t
develops that the adjournment of the
house was simply a trick of the demo-
Gratis to steal the United States sena-
torsbip. Soon after the republican
members had left the house, mes
sage came from the democratic senate
saying they wanted to go into joint
session. The democratic house mem
bers then went into the senate cham
ber and went into joint session with
the democratic senate. The doors
were locked, and information as to
the proceedings could not be obtained
As there are % house democrats aud
26 democratic senators, 1T Is suppuseu
they have gone through the form OF
electing Henry M. Teller senator
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21
Annual Meeting of Vesseimen.

Detroit. Mich, Jan. 2l-Owhers
of big lake craft are gathered at the
Russell house for the annual meeting
of the Lake Carriers association,
which will be in session during the
next few days. The meeting is the
most important were held by the or
eanization. Pursuant to plans recent
IL made public by the executive com
mittee the association is to he reor-
ganized and placed in a position to
more efficiently cope with the many
problems confronting the vessel own
ers. The labor situation is one of
the first matter to receive attention.
Heretofore the association has not
taken hand in the labor disputes rs
an association, but has left the indi-
vidual members to deal with the
wage scale aud other matters separa-
tely. a new plan is now to he pur-
sued in the expectation that the own
ers' interests vii he benefited The
present meeting will appoint labor
committee with authority to deal
with the labor interests and agree up
on scale by which ALI members will
stand. 1t is intimated that before
contracts for labor will be made the
Carriers will insist upon the labo- or
CARNATIONS Incorporating so that they
will be in a measure responsible TO,
their standing by signed agreements.
Under the plan of reorganization
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21
Heir Expected.
association

The Hague. Jan. 2l-After all,
there seems possibility OF an heir
being born to the Dutch throne, for
it is reported from an excellent source
that the young queen expects to be-
come mother in the early spring.
She has engaged companion, Miss
Baljon. of Rotterdam, whose duties
are more or less those of nurse, and
who is charged to take the greatest
care of ler mistress's health Queen
Wilhelmina has ended her stay at the
Castle OF Loo and is now in the CAPT
tai in company with her mother, the
Queen Dowager.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21

Denver. Jan. 2l-The Legislative
situation was somewhat relieevd this
morning by the adjournment of the
house until clock Friday afternoon
The motion was made by Mr.. Dolph,
the house leader of the anti Wolcotts
and was carried unanimously.
1t had been agreed that it was not
necessary to ballot in joint session on
the day following the vote by each
honse separately. Legal authority
was found, it is said, for this, and it
was decided not to do anything fur
ther until settlement had been
reeched in the senate.
The democrats fear that if the
trouble has not subsidized in the senate
before Friday, the republicans in the
house will arbitrarily fire every demo
crat in the house. 1t is hoped bow
ever that the democratic senate will
reseat one republican thus making
the Legislature fifty Democrat and
fifty republicans. And then hould
all stand firm this would cause sdead-
lock This plan is favorable I'd VOL
colt, but other republicans insilt that
the two democratic senators seated
this week shall be unseated.
The house has conference rom
mittee OF Meserve, Frewen aud Ait
kins, to work toward reunitinp the
senate.
The democratic senate this morning
passed the appropriation bill on three
readings, and passed it on to the hopse.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21
Senatorial Contest is up in the Air
Until Next Friday.
DEMOS'PLAN MISCARRIED
House Adjourned to Friday Without Voting Democratic
House Members Joined Billy Adams Senate But
Rump Legislature dourned Without Action

Speaker Sanford declined 20 hear "A
message from the senate, so the mat
ter is up in the air until Friday. A
committee of republicans and demo-
Gratis are in conference to bring about
peace in the senate
Early this morning ladders were
found at one of the windows of the
house, and it is asserted that it was
the intention of the Adams senate TO
take possession of the house in the
night.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21

the officers of the association are to be
paid salaries and in all probability
President William Livingstone of De-
troit will be continued as head of the
association.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21
Stock Breeders.

Newton. la, Jan. 2l--PromiDent
srocknen from every county of the
state were present today at the opening
of the annual meeting of the Iowa
Improved Stock Breeders association.
\ two days programme has been ar
ranged calling for papers and discus
sions covering wide range of subjects
of pertinent interest to those engaged
in stock breeding.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-21
LATER.

Denver, Jan. 2l-(Special) -- The
rump democratic legislature adjourned
et 3 O'Clock without voting for United
States senator.
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ferred; state terms, etc. Address WAR AND
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in Washington during December; state price;
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PROPOSALS.

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Washington, D. G.. Nov. IA. 19O3.-SeaIed pro.
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part of the masonry of the Aqueduct Bridge Dis
trict of Columbia Blank forms OF proposal, speci-
fcations and all necessary information may be OBJ
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HENRY L. WEST. JOHN BIDDLE. Commission.
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