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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

H HE French people have long been
 NY noted for their ability to con-
 sume quantities of splrituous liquors. Statistics show that there is more drinking in France in proportion to the population than in any other coun- try of the world. Tn parts of Normandy 1t is reported that 50 per cent of the eonscripts are unable to enter the army or navy on account of degeneracy due to drink. Of the 15oooo deaths that an- nuaiiy occur three-fourths are attributed to alcoholism. The asylums are filled to overfiowing with victims of drink, and 1t Is said that alcohol is even fed to chil- dren. A piece of bread is saturated with the liquor as a substitute for butter. This deplorable state of affairs is caus- ing serious alarm among the earnest thinkers of France. and active steps are being taken to check the spread of the vice. Temperance societies are being or ganized in all parts of the country. The strongest and best known of these so- cieties Is the French union, which is carrying on an active campaign against alcoholism.
 Abdul Hamid's greatest terrors in life are night and darkness. Frequently the morning light Is breaking before he will consent to retire to sleep, so great is his fear of haunting dreams and nightmares. When twilight begins every nook and cranny of Yildiz from the imperial kiosk to the distant confines of the park, is bril- liantly illuminated. It is declared that if one of the lights goes out and the sultan learns of the negligence investigation and trouble for some one is sure to follow. The soothing quiet of the sleeping world, which weary men consider their greatest boon from heaven, drives Abdul Hamid to the verge of madness. All during the night he has bands riaying and guards marching to and fro. After he has as- sured himself that all the doors to hIs private apartment are locked and the lights in the palace shining, he reluc- tantiy goes to bed So great was his fright on hearing of the servlan tragedy that 1t is quite probable he leads more of a dogs life than ever.
 we'll known Viennese journalist says that if Emperor William had not fallen heir to the throne of Germany he would have made a great editor. The kaiser keeps in close touch with everything go- ing on in the world and never loses a chance to make the first comment on cur rent events. He makes marginal notes on the newspaper clippings which are given him, and they are said to be bright and sometimes very sarcastic.
 It is now reported that Czar Nicholas is thinking of abandoning his proposed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
RlIou Patrona pIeasad.

'The patrons of the popular Bijou are much pleased that the playhouse is again open," said a theatregoer. People get tired of the usual summer amusements occasionally, and long to renew their acquaintance with the footlights. Fre- quently one does not care to go any dis tance out of town to the summer pleas ure resorts and finds 1t very convenient to drop around the corner to the Bijou. Bir- mingham is a good threatre town the year round, and the Bijou from present indications will do an excellent business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
CHARGE AoAINs RYAN.
Folke Files Information Which VIII
 Start Test Case.

St. Louis, June 22.-City Attorney Folk this afternoon filed an information in the criminal division of the Circuit court against John J. Ryan. turf investment promoter, charging him with grand lar ceny.
 This Is intended as test case. If Ryan can be convicted on this charge. similar charges will be filed against other turf investment men. He was originally in- dicted on charge of embedding by bailee, but the charge did not hold. Judge Ryan holding that Ryans relations with his patrons were the same as that of banker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
THE LARGEST MIRROR MADE.

From the Indianapolis News
 The Empire Mirror and Beyeling works of Alexandria, Ind. is working on the largest mirror ever made In the United States. and which will be completed in few days for the Farmers National bank building of Pittsburg. Pa The sheet is 11Ox14s inches, and is without a flaw. For three weeks the Penn-American Plates Glass company of Alexandria has striven to make perfect piece of glass without an air bubble or scratch, which would answer for this mirror. It has succeeded and it will be the finest mirror ever made in America. The silverer, J. Schmidt, who will silver this glass, made the next largest before this one. The glass will cost 5000 and Is guaranteed to be deliv- cred at Pittsburg In No. condition, which increases the cost one-third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
SONG OF THE SILENT LAND.
By LongfeIlow W

By Long1eIoW. Into the Silent Landi Ahi who shall lead us thither? Clouds in the evening sky more darkly
 gather And shattered wrecks lie thicker on the
 strand. Who leads us with gentle hand, Thither O, thither. Into the Silent Land. Into the Silent Landl To you, ye boundless regions Of all perfection. Tender morning vis-
 ions Of beauteous souls. the futures pledge
 and band; Who in life's battle firm doth stand, Shall bear Hopes tender blossoms Into the Silent Land? O, Land O, Land! For all the broken hearted The mildest herald by our fate allotted Beckons. and with inverted torch doth
 stand To lead us with a gentle hand To the land of the great departed. Into the Silent Land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
The Late Cardinal Vaughan.

'erhe death of Cardinal Vaughan, prim- ate of the Roman Catholic church In Eng land, removes a strong man, one who was a worthy successor of Cardinal Man ming" remarked a layman. Cardinal Vaughan was very unlike Manning In many respects, but he was, like his pre- decessor. great organized and an able leader. Manning and Newman, the two English Cardinals who were In the public eye for long years, were both con verts from the Angelican communion. Vaughan was always Catholic and came from an old aristocratic family of Eng land.
 T have no idea who Cardinal Vaughn's successor will be. There are doubtless number of Roman Catholic bishops in England, either one of whom would fill the high position with great credit
 "One of the conspicuous achievements of Cardinal Vaughan was the building of the splendid Cathedral of Westminis- ter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Memphis Commerciai-Appeal: Mir. Tul- loch's "hot air" has scorched several high officials in the postoffice department.
 Florida Times-Union: The entire chicken output of this country is esti- mated to be worth $13s0OO, O00-and yet some people maintain that there is no show for colored man in the United States.
 Atlanta Constitution: Uncle Russell Sage feels the imminence of a finish that takes the chestiest piunger off "the street." and is considering plans for the erection of stately mausoleum. It will have no ticker connection.
 Louisville Courier-Journal: There seems to be nothing in the way of an early trial of Jett and White at Cynthiana. And the earlier the better. Justice has long score to settle In Breathitt county, and the hanging of these two of the murder CTS of James Marcum is but the begin ming of that settlement.
 Chattanooga Times: An enterprising playwright is said to be studying the dramatic features of the late king-killing episode in Degrade with a view of em- bodying them in thrilling transforming tragedy. Great idea. Might make draft, too. on the Czolgosz family for the leading actors. The things would have an immense run on the Bowery, at least.
 Richmond News Leader: The Suffolk Herald relieves It's feelings against the primary system with this sarcastic thrust; "As 1t seems the newspapers cannot name a satisfactory man for president, who can unite all factions of the democratic party. why don't some of our primary worshippers in Virginia suggest a nat ional primary" J: 1t was practicable, why not?
 Nashville American: The czar of Rus- sia may be in danger-a Russian ruler generally is-but the story that his wife desires his death has a fishy smell. A weak czar means more power and in- fiuence in his cabinet. his official family. Why should his ministers desire his death7 The one-man government Is not what 1t once was even in Russia. The policy of the Russian government Is not dictated by the czar alone. He probably has not very much to do with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

visit to Rome in August on account of the abuse which was heaped upon him by the Italian parliament few days ago. In spite of the presidents protests he was stigmatsed as "hangman." ''ty- rant' and foe to civilization" While the speaker was delivering his Philippio against the Russian autocrat he was in- terrupted by such cries as Let him re- main at home" Down with the czar.' Down with the hangman." An agree ment was finally reached that when Nich- olas appeared In Rome he would be hissed and hooted by all those Italians who were opposed to the "gloriheation of the knout" and the Cossack rule" Under the circumstances the czar has a very good excuse for not repaying the visit of King Victor Emanuel.
 table of the British census recently published shows the respective ages of all ] the married couples in the kingdom. One husband aged 95 years has wife of 25. Three husbands with ages ranging from s5 to s5 have wives of 25. Cases where women have married men younger than themselves are rare, although one case is reported where dame 65 years old took unto herself a husband of 20 The oldest couple in the list are 100 and 95 years re- spectively. while the youngest are 1s and 15.
 Ibsen, the great Ihsen has given up reading newspapers and books. His lit- erary labors are ended and he does not even write letters. He lives in close re- tirement and seldom sees anyone except hi5 servant and masseur. Ibsen's home is in Copenhagen and he never leaves 1t, although he is able to move about with the assistance of two canes. It was only five years ago when the old man was actively engaged in work. At that time he was noted for the regularity of his habits.
 The Mexican postal department has adopted novel scheme for sending out the weather forecasts over the land. When the letters pass through the postoffce they are stamped with the indications for the next twenty-four hours The stamp ing is done at the same time that the letters are cancelled and involves little additional expense while being a great convenience to the patrons of the public mails
 Over in China the beggars are as bad or worse than they are in this country, but they are satisfied with far less, a quarter of a cent being munificent dona- ton. They are organized in bands led by king. Every town has one of these parasite organizations and the king goes about among the rich collecting tribute. In return for donations he issues a signed document guaranteeing them against all annoyance for certain length of time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
THE ALABAMA PRESS.


 Eufaula Times: President Roosevelt de- serves some credit. He has destroyed the Hanna ''bossism' in the republican party.
 Mobile Herald: Postmaster General Payne Is said to be In Ill health. We hope he will stir things up In his depart ment a little more before collapsing.
 Mobile Item: Georgia has shown up with "peonage case" Georgia may be a little late. but she finally arrived in time to get her share of the free advertising.
 Gadsden Times-News: A shake up in the Alabama republican camp is expected at any day now, and 1t is said that War ance. The republican office holders are having hard time.
 Sheffield tSandard: Talk of Gov. Jelk' s successor may be somewhat premature, but the Standard desires to maintain its pres- tige as a political prognosticator by pre- dieting that Congressman Charles w. Thompson, of Macon county. will be the next chief executive of Alabama
 Selma Times: Candidates are announc- ing in other counties for the different of fees, but there Is no indication of this sort of thing here in Dallas. Our people are enjoying this political rest and 1t is hoped that candidates will delay announc- ing just as long as possible.
 
 Huntsville Mercury: The mayor Of bad Birmingham received as much salary as does the governor of Alabama That fact is not an argument that Mayor Drsn- nen receives too much. but does prove that Governor Jeiks receives less than a reasonable compensation for the care and responsibilities of his station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
A Gentleman of the Future.

From Life.
 Mamma what Is gentleman"
 It was in the year 1850 that these words were spoken. The kind and beautiful young mother drew to her heart the little girl with the patrician face, and replied:
 "A gentleman. my dear, is one who has never done any work. and no gentleman would think of it.
 The little girl sighed sigh of relief.
 Then papa is a gentleman" she said, f-questioningly.
 And the mother replied:
 Surely, my dear. Does he not belong to a trade union?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Bachelors make many happy homes by not breaking them up.
 When girl Is on her honeymoon she is always awfully afraid somebody is look ing.
 They call them peek-a-boo shirt waists because you don't even have to peek to see
 A man Is known by the company he keeps and the woman by the dressmaker she natronizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Carrying the Comparison Too Far.

From the Yale Record.
 Darling" cried the Product of tha Effete East, T love your wild, free life. You are the star of my existence; you-'
 Say" drawled Texas Tessie, as she carelessly covered him, 'I don't like your looks. So kindly canter or you'll see c shooting star"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
From Experiences.

From Life.
 Miss Doveye-We girls are just wild about Victor Pretty.
 Mrs Binthair-Now, I simply can't en- dure him. like strong, stern-browed men of indomitable will.
 ''Gracious, what for?'
 "They are so easy to manage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
They obstructed the View.

From the Columbia Jester.
 Prospective Customer-What have you got in the way of fruit this morning. grocer?
 Grocer (misunderstanding)-O couple of boxes of soap. sir, but I can easily remove 'em.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
A Discovery.
From Puck.

And is that what that big man does, mama? Just sit around like that?'' Most of the time. suppose
 q guess that's what they mean by be- ing too strong to work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Recognition of Peter of Servia in- wolves an endorsement of assassina- tion, and some of the other sovereigns of Yurrup do not feel like endorsing it at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Postal Scandals Proven.

Postmaster General Payne has re- luctantly published the report handed to him on May by Fourth Assistant Bristow. How many other reports he is holding up Is not known, but it Is known that the detectives are uncover ing frauds in relation to postal con tracts almost daily. Why the facts concerning the peoples own business are not given promptly to the people is not known. Presumably 1t is be- cause the disclosures are uncomfort- able reading for the republicans.
 The report of May is, however. be- fore the public, and it is a complete vindication of ex-Cashier Tulloch, and a complete condemnation of Chairman Hanna and other republican managers. The attempt of MT. Payne to lay the peculations and corruptions at MT. Nc Kinley's door Is contemptible and will deceive no one. They have been going on all along, and it is indeed doubtful whether any government contract is let free from graft"
 The belief is growing that every branch of the public service is per meated with graft" or the method which permits an official to demand a rake off where he grants a contract or makes promotion, or renders any other service that has money in It.. There Is self and profit in every pub lie transaction, and to assume that this sort of business Is confined to one de- partment is simply ridiculous. It runs all through the public service, and it will stay In the public service until the republican party is driven out of power.
 There is no other effectual remedy. If the people desire to stop the system of graft" under which an official gets something for himself out of every i'm portant piece of public business he transacts, they will turn the party out that devised and developed the system. The civil-service reform law was insti- tuted to stop grating, but the rascals have found ways to circumvent 1t, and there Is but the one remedy left-turn the rascals out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

MT. Morgan is coming over to save if possible the shipbuilding trust in which MT. Schwab holds large inter- est on the face of the returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

All the cotton mills destroyed by wind and water are to be rebuilt. This vindIcates the southern mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Editor Smith got out of the postof1ce department in the nick O time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The postal frauds have been going on a long time, and the least MT Payne can do is to step down and out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

High cotton defeated the Lowell cot ton-mill strike, and it has been de- clared off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

MT. Roosevelt is playing politics at every turn. He proposes now, it is said, to make the republican ticket, Roosevelt and Bristow."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Now that Russell Sage must pay taxes on two millions of personal prop. erty, be will go through this summer under last summers straw hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The Mad Mullah fears he will be for gotten. and he is moving again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The get-rich-quick people are manip- ulating public contracts in the depart ments at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The South American republics have been lifted up notch in public esteem by affairs in Servia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

King Peter has kicked his family name overheard, out of consideration for the tongues of the rest of mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Peter became king by telegraph. Il is much the safer way in Servia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Uncle sam may have to fight for his battleships before they are launched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

This country Is doing little in the preferential tariff line, in the Philip pines and in Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Bloody Breathitt should send con- gratulatione to King Peter I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Up in New England they are kissing the Liberty Bell and also the liberty belles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The west wants more well-regulated irrigation and less of the rampant sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

A Catholic college leads the way in granting bachelors degrees to young women graduates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The Essenites in Germany voted against the war lord, and Essen's only product is guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
MT. Payne's duty is to "get out"

This is not sunstroke weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
THE SOUTHERN PRESS.

Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Mir. Tul- lochs "hot air" has scorched several high officials in the postoffice department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Mobile Item: Georgia has shown up with ''peonage case" Georgia may be little late. but she finally arrived in time to get her share of the free advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Florida Times Union: The entire chicken output of this country is esti- mated to be worth $13sOOO, ,OOO-and yet some people maintain that there is no show for colored man in the United States,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Mobile Herald: Postmaster General Payne Is said to be In Ill health. We hope he will stir things up In his depart ment a little more before collapsing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Let us, however, accept the results and make the best of them. Let us set caat the rural school gets the full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Now that Russell Sage must pay taxes on two millions of personal prop erty, he will go through this summer under last summers straw hat. MT. Roosevelt Is playing politics at every turn. He proposes now, it is said, to make the republican ticket, Roosevelt and Bristow." King Peter has kicked his family name overheard, out of consideration for the tongues of the rest of mankind.
  The postal frauds have been going on long time, and the least MT. Payne can do is to step down and out.
  The get-rich-quick people are manip- ulating public contracts in the depart ments at Washington.
 
 The South American republics have been lifted up a notch in public esteem by affairs in servia.
  This country Is doing little in the preferential tariff line, in the Philip pines and in Cuba.
  A Catholic college leads the way in granting bachelors degrees to young women graduates. The Essenites in Germany voted against the war lord, and Essen's only product is guns. Up in New England they are kissing the Liberty Bell and also the liberty belles.
 The west wants more well-regulated irrigation and less of the rampant sort.
 ---s.- Uncle Sam may have to fight for his battleships before they are launched.
  Peter became king by telegraph. It is much the safer way in Servia.
  Editor Smith got out of the postoffice department in the nick O time.
  Bloody Breathitt should send con- gratulatione to King Peter I.
 -.s----- This is not sunstroke weather.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Eufaula Times: President Roosevelt de- serves some credit. He has destroyed the Hanna "bossism'' in the republican party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-25
DR. SMITHS NEW BOOK.

The people look to see college profess
sors do more than teach, important as
that chief function of their calling is.
They look to see them produce books
showing the results of their investigation
or to write textbooks for use in the
schools. We are glad to note among the
very best text books of an era fertile
in the production of text books a grammar
by Dr. c. Alphonso Smith, one of the
professors Of English Literature at the
University. 1t is published by the B. F.
johnson Publishing Company and is sure
to be adopted as a text book in many
schools. DR.. Smith is one of the most
accomplished scholars in the South, and
as a young man had the experience of
teaching the youth that peculiarly quail
fies him for writing an ideal text book for
the schools. He has devoted several
years to the preparation of this book
and those who are competent to Judge say
that it is unsurpassed.