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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
IN HOTEL LoBBIES.
Flowers for the Sick.

There is nothing more welcome to the poor sick patients in a hospital than flowers remarked a lawyer. Their bright eolors and their sweet fragrance bring hope and joy Into the languid frame, emaciated through suffering and disease.
 Tt is a custom in France for young girls and children to visit hospitals, espe- eially on Sundays. and to carry bouquets of flowers for distribution through the wards. One of the works of mercy Is to visit the sick and what could be better than to leave a sweet remembrance of our visit in the shape of bouquet of fragrant roses?s
 At this season right here in Blrming- ham there are millions Of roses wasting their sweetness and whitening on their stems that would be a source of joy and pleasure to the poor and friendless pa. tients in hospitals. Instead of heaping wreaths of flowers upon the graves of the dead we should use them to soothe the misery and suffering of the living
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

The twentieth anniversary of the New York World under MT. Pulitzer's control is celebrated by fine special edition in which artists and writers have done their pest. The World in MT. Pulitzer's hands has become a masterful, progressive force. He took it when it was in a languishing condi- ton, and he has transformed it into a great paper that all admire, whether or not they endorse its views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
SORROWS OF WEATHER.

By William Makepeace Thackeray. Werther had a love for Charlotte
 Such as words could never utter; Would you know how first he met her
 She was cutting bread and butter. Charlotte was a married lady,
 And a moral man was Werther, And for all the wealth of Indies
 Would do nothing for to hurt her. So he sighed and pined and ogled,
 And his passion boiled and bubbled, Till he blew his silly brains out,
 And no more was by it troubled. Charlotte. having seen his body
 Borne before her on shutter, Like a well-conducted person,
 Went on cutting bread and butter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
STAND WELL IN ORDER
 TO WALK WITH GRACE
From the Washington Times.

From the Washington Times.
 T-HE preliminary step in acquiring kCD a graceful carriage in sitting
 standing and walking is to stand correctly and practice balancing or pos Ing. Raise the heels quickly from the ground and stand as high on tiptoe as possible. Then lower the heels with mod crate speed, without tipping the weight of the body backward Again, keeping the heels on the ground, alternately lift the balls of the feet and put them down with a slight pressure.
 In this way it is possible to learn how to stand correctly, with the weight even ly balanced upon the feet. Draw the knees in firmly. Draw the hips well back. The chest must be thrown out, and then the shoulders will drop down and back. as they should.
 When told to throw out the chest, 1t is a good idea at the same time to raise the head slightly, and after that draw the chin in. If the body can now sway easily back and forth from the feet up, the position is correct.
 To learn to sit gracefully is an art, not an instinct The woman who under stands the art gives no evidence of the dominance of one part of her physique over another. Nor does she lounge. She sits erect. Erectness of the trunk, good pose of the head, and graceful disposi- tion of the lower limbs are necessary if one would sit well.
 eif { fal IeqIr n yNrita the bending should be from the hip joints, when 1t is necessary to lean over, and never from the waist.
 The fatigue of sewing is trebled when woman sits with bent shoulders, curv- ing the spine above the waist, and the resulting cramped chest depresses all the vital organs, forcing them from one to three inches below their normal position.
 Above all. it Is important for the short person to sit erect, for, when in per- fectly upright position, one may actual ly gain an inch of two in height. The woman who knows how to sit and stand erect can apparently add to the height of her figure and impress beholders with far greater sense of dignity than an- other with natural advantages indifferent ly cultivated. She also grows more of a thoroughbred in looks and movements.
 It Is good practice to hold the body per- fectly erect for a few moments daily. without touching the chair back with the body. Sit well toward the front edge of the chair, with the right foot slightly in advance of the left, ready to rise quickly without help from the hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 What a woman talks about as figure she thinks about as shape.
 Nobody's income ever looks so big the day after pay day as the day before.
 The diet of love gets twisted around for the engagement is the dessert and matrimony the square meal.
 Some men are so cantankerous they cant be on good terms even with those relatives-in-law whom they have never seen.
 When man is feeling bad because of that last nlghtcap. and he won't let his wife send for the doctor to prove that he Is treatened with typhoid fever, then she is sure he doesn't love her any more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
High School Building.

'The public schools, which will soon close for the summer, have been more largely attended this year than ever be- fore, and as Birmingham Is growing fast, the school attendance will be still larger next year." said a friend of education. 'The only just criticism that can be made on our school conditions is the in- adequacy of the high school building Birmingham will have to get along for another year at least with the old build- ing. but 1t is sincerely hoped that the city council will see its way clear to erect a large comfortable and modern building to be ready for occupancy by September, 1904"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

river to Sheffield and from Sheffield grade stakes have been set across the Southern in the direction Of Russellville. If the line was to be built to Huntsville it would not go in that direction from Sheffield, at least not when the policy of railroad builders Is to make the lines as direct as possible.
 There appears to be only one chance to get the Illinois Central to Huntsville. If that road Is to have a line to the sea- board 1t may be the purpose of the pro ject to build another line from Sheffield to Huntsville by Anniston and Atlanta. That would open a splendid field for business and give Huntsville close com petition in all directions. Unless that is done the Illinois Central will not come nearer Huntsville than Trscumbia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
superannuate Home.

Arrangements have been made by the superannuate board of the North Ala South, for the immediate erection of the bama Conference of the NJ. E. church, R s. Munger and Wife" superannuate home at Owenton.
 The arrangements were made by A committee from the board composed ot Dr. J. D. Simpson, president; J. D. Moore, secretary and treasurer; the Rev J. ". Norton agent for the movement, and R. S. Munger
 Mir Munger has already secured the site for the home at Owenton and will at once build on 1t modern residence that will be suitable as a home for superannu- ates of the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
THE WASHINGTON 0RRAcER."

From the New York Sun.
 Did you ever hear of this before? When the Washington, D. C.. sport turns up seedy in the morning does he flee to a cocktail? Oh, no. he knows something better, in his estimation. What is 1t? Nothing but milk and beer mixed.
 This is no joke Nowhere in civilized communities save in Washington, D. C., is this drink known or used as "bracer." You must pour in the milk first, then fill the glass with beer plain, ev- cry day lager beer. If you pour in the beer first and the milk afterward the decoction will curdle. Now mind, all you metropolitan sports. if you should turn up seedy in the morning. remember the Washington, D. C., "braeer. It tastes, so they say, somewhat like buttermlk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
Spot and Contract Cotton.

In New York spot cotton is selling at about eleven cents, and the tend ency Is upwards. No one seems to anticipate break before the time for delivery on May options. The truth is, cotton of gooa grade is scarce. The supply of good cotton is not equal to the demand for it, and prices promise to remain firm untll July. The New England mills need it; the European mills are hungry for 1t, and the south ern ports as well as New York are carrying light stocks of it. To say that Daniel J. Sully and his associates have put the price of the staple to eleven cents does not explain the situa- tion. The market Is struggling with the effects of the short crop of two years ago which have never been over come. No doubt the speculative opera tions of the Sully syndicate have pro- noted the movement, but it would have taken place if the Sully syndicate had not been formed.
 The consumption of the world now demands an eleven-million-bal crop in this country, and any crop short of that aggregate will be reflected in high prices. Consumption seems to be out running production, and the prospect for southern farmers is very good one, unless indeed they plant too heay- fly, forgetting to raise their own corn and meat.
 In this connection the business or ganized in Atlanta last week should be mentioned. The southern cotton buy CTS met there in large numbers, and they have organized anu will ask for a charter with view of taking hand in determining the price of cotton, in- stead of letting Liverpool and the New York cotton exchange do the entire work The large cotton dealers of Georgia, Alabama and the two Caro- linas have joined the movement, but thus far the New Orleans and Texas dealers hold themselves aloof, but all dealers in the cotton states will be urged to get in line.
 Ii this movement succeeds, the con test between spot cotton and contract cotton will become bitter and deter mined, and the longest purse may win. 1ut in any event it is well for the southern dealers to assert themselves, and to gain if possible better and steadier prices for the great staple. This will, however, not be readily pos sible until the south has money enough to move and to hold, If need be, the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
ILLINOIS CENTRAL IN NORTH ALA.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The recent report that the Illinois Gen. tral would probably be built to Huntsville does not appear to be based upon facts. The indications now are that from shef- field that road will be built south to Bir- mingham. Indeed the surveying opera tions foreshadow that action with req sonable certainty.
 The road will be built from Jackson along the south bank of the Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
At the Blackvllle Church.

From Puck.
 Parson Johnson-Ah wish de mudders of dis congregation would bring deyr ba- bies to church wifi dem. Nevah mind how young dey am, jes bring em erlong. If dey am too young to appreciate de sig nificance of de service, dey can. at least yell an keep de deacons awakel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
The seahoard Work.

Major J. W. Bushnell, engineer in charge of the construction work on the Seaboard Air Line, arrived in Brmlng- ham last night. He stated that he had let the contract for the last piece of the work yesterday and that the line Is now under actual construction all the way from Birmingham to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Between a Greek tragedian who Is coming over to play Hamlet in his own tongue, and the young women of Chicago who are playing all parts of the play themselves, the stage is be- coming distracting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

The cutting surgeons who are enyi- ous of Dr. Lorenz should conceal their feelings. The public is with the great austrian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
Of Course.

From the Chicago News.
 T don't see why officers in the army should be required to be strong. They don't have to do any lifting
 NO, but they have to carry so many medals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Caught on the fly. a baby that fell from a window of an elevated car in New York. It and the catcher escaped unhurt amid much applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

A Chicago professor now says coffee is as bad as whisky, but Chicago pro- fessors talk a great deal more than they know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
- = - A SIGN OF DECAY.

From the Denver Republican.
 Senator Depew says the most interest ing time of a mans life is from 50 to l0 years After that time man Is apt to go into prosy details about the amount of tobacco he has used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
ARTICLE cxxI.

..In case of foreign war or civil commo- tion the President may, after consultation with the council of state and with the written consent of all the ministers, de- clare the public order to be disturbed and the whole or a part of the republic in a state of siege.
 After such declaration the President shall be invested with the powers which the laws confer upon him to defend the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Wireless messages are winging their way to and fro over our heads. and we are none the wiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Judge Parker receives a hard crack in the announcement o1 John Wesley Gaines that he will support him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

MT. Cleveland has become so popular cigar will undoubtedly be given his name It should be a Pittsburg stogy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
Article 121 of Colombia.

The New York Sun prints a very elastic article in the Colombian consti- tuition. as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

The bear that walks like man is stil hugging Manchuria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Race suicide is prevalent in Breathitt county, Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

If the Grover Clevela--4 boom lasts al summer fishing Will become fash ionable pastime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Song birds on women's hats are now dowdyish and out of date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Poe's copy, now that he is dead and gone, brings high prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Chicago has a laundrymens strike, ara reversible linen nas suddenly be- come very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

All horses are now headed toward Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

The monitor Arkansas may have to be taken apart in order to get her into the sea again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Manchuria and the Persian gulf country, in Asia, and Macedonia in Europe have their war troubles, all due to Russian intrigues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Macedonia and Breathitt county, kentucky are full of wars and rumors or wars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Ex-Senator Vest is the sole survivor of the Confederate senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

The monitor Arkansas is waiting for Arkansas spring freshet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

The whipping bosses of Georgia's convict-lease system are becoming no. torious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Nickola Tesla and David Bennett Hill must be co-workers; they are so silent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

No negro will consent to go to Africa while MT. Hanna's pension scheme hangs fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Manchuria and the Persian gulf country, in Asia, and Macedonia in Europe have their war troubles, all due to Russian intrigues.
 ----a---- MT. Cleveland has become so popular cigar will undoubtedly be given his name. It should be a Pittsburg stogy. Judge Parker receives a hard crack in the announcement of John Wesley Gaines that he will support him.
  Wireless messages are winging their way to and fro over our heads. and we are none the wiser. Chicago has a laundrymen's strike, ar. reversible linen nas suddenly be. come very popular.
  If the Grover Clevela-4 boom lasts aa summer fishing wll become fash lO1dDI6 pdSllIlS.
 The monitor Arkansas may have to be taken apart in order to get her into the sea again.
 No negro will consent to go to Africa while MT. Hanna's pension scheme hangs fire.
 Macedonia and Breathitt county, kentucky, are full of wars and rumors or wars.
 Nickola Tesla and David Bennett Hill must be co-workers; they are so silent
  The whipping bosses of Georgia's convict-lease system are becoming no. torious.
 Ex-Senator Vest is the sole survivor of the Confederate senate. l The monitor Arkansas is waiting for Arkansas spring freshet.
  Poe's copy, now that he is dead and gone, brings high prices Song birds on womens hats are now dowdyish and out of date.
 
 The bear that walks like man is stil hugging Manchuria.
  Race suicide is prevalent in Breathitt county, Kentucky. All horses are now headed toward Birmingham.
 Cotton is becoming more expensive than silk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

Cotton is becoming more expensive than silk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

Nothing Fouts US but the Villany of our fears.
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Douglas Island news., 1903-12-02

It is evident there will be potato famine in Dawson this winter as the latest reports from there show that they are selling for $25O per ton. Potatoes worth S250 ton or 1219 cents a pound is rather luxurious.
 A suit was begun Nov. 18th by United States Attorney Boyce in behalf of the government for the ejectment of R. M. Odell and about 20 others from the water front in the town of Haines. The land is desired for military purposes.
 The editors of the Ketchikan Journal and the Skagway Guide, two of the best papers in the district, are engaged in the harmless diversion of hurling mean things at each other. When these two men meet there will be clash of arms as they lovingly ejaculate "What'll you take, Governor"
 Col. Melvin Griggsby, United States district attorney at Nome, will probably be removed from office by the depart ment of justice. The attorney general is very much impressed with the neces- sity for such action. However, Presi- dent Roosevelt so far has been unwill- ing to dismiss Griggsby without giv' ing him every opportunity to justify his conduct.
 The wife of H. T. Wills, chief of the Dawson City police, died at Seattle the next day after their wedding. Mrs. Wills was sister of James F. McElroy, attorney for the Northern Pacific rail way at Seattle, Wash, and one of the best known men of the state of Washington. Death was caused by hemorrhage of the brain.
 Rabbits are so plentiful on the creeks in the Klondike that they are being killed by the hundred. Indians are killing them in large numbers. They are becoming so numerous on the creeks as to be almost something of a nuisance. Oldtimers state that they never saw them in such multitudes in this country before.
 A special winter tariff to apply on freighting over the ice until January has been announced by the White Pass. A rate as low as 15 cents a pound will be made on goods easily carried and not too bulky. The regular White Pass winter rate last winter was 3O cents. Some of the independent ship pers made special rate of22 cents last winter.
 Nuggets of native silver have been found on Ruby creek, near Rampant Many fine large gold nuggets were found in the same ground. Ruby creek also carries great quantities of rough crystal rubies. Whether or not they could be made of any commercial value is not known. It is believed they can not. Some have been taken to New York to be tested.
 The Orphanage News Letter pub, lished monthly at Kodiak, Alaska, con tains the information that the fall blowing is being pushed. Barley and rye were the only grains that thorough ly matured this year. One hundred bushels of potatoes and 25 bushels oi turnips and rutabagas have been placed in the root cellar. Two patches oi potatoes yielded at the rate of 24C bushels to the acre.
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-02

A proclamation dividing the Yukon Territory into nine mining districts and defining the limits of each was issued by the Hon. F. T. Congdon, Commissioner of the Yukon, on the 9th of November. The territory is di- vided into the following mining dis tricts: Fortymile, SiXtymile, Stewart, Clearcreek, Dunkan creek, Dawson, Pelly, Hootalinqua, and Whitehorse.
 Winter traffic between Whitehorse and Dawson has always been heavy, but it would seem from all indications that the present season will be a ban ner one for the number of people pass ing over the winter trail. So much so does it appear to the White Pass that 1t has almost doubled it's stock and put the stage business on par with other great transportation lines.
 Mir. John c. Green, secretary of the Alaska Club, made happy hit when he developed the idea of the goose that laid the golden egg. It is used in all the clubs literature, and is so sugges- tive as to attract universal attention. The golden eggs which this goose is furnishing to the Northwest section and the United States are of more value than most people realize, and she IS worthy all the care and attention that it is possible to bestow upon her.-N. w. Miner.
 People with cold feet will have no cause to complain while travelling by the White Pass line. For the use of those who call for them carbon bricks have been provided, which, when heat ed. are put into an iron box which has holes for the air to circulate, and placed under the feet. The box is covered with carpet in order to protect the feet from being overheated. These bricks are said to retain heat for a period of ten hours.
 Naturalists owe it to themselves to get busy without delay in an attempt to find out whether or not there is still a live mammoth on earth. According to pr. J. P. Frizell, employed by the government and standing high among students of animal life, some beast of great size with eighteen toes on each foot has been making tracks recently on Unimak island nineteen by twenty inches in width, which indicated the animals's colossal weight by sinking four inches in hard, frozen ground.
 Word has been received in Seattle, says the P. l., that another flowing we'll had been struck by the Alaska Devel- opment Company, on it's property near Catalla, opposite Kayak island, Alaska, The strike was made October l6. The new we'll is located about 1000 feet from the first we'll struck by this com pany. The drillers were at work forty days, going down from twenty-five to forty feet each day, before the oil was struck. It is said to be flowing we'll, but not gusher. This company is now building 1,O00-gallon tank near the wells, and pipe line will be run to the drilling plants, so that crude oil can be used under the boilers instead of coal The Cudahy Packing Company, the AL aska Petroleum and Coal Company, oi Seattle, and Chancellor & Garfield, Cal ifornia operators, all have drillers at work in the Kayak district, and news of another strike is expected at any time.