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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26
Selling the Opportunity.

From Life.
Burglar Ito Mrs. J.)-If you as much
as open your mouth, l shootl'
Mr. J.-How much will you charge to
stay here by the week?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26
SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE.

Kansas City Journal
Notwithstanding Mr. Carnegie's fire.
quent backsets, we still incline to the be-
lief that 1t is harder to accumulate a
big fortune than to give one away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Captain Norton's will brought him
fame. but it came too late for personal
appreciation in this world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The hottest day on record is pre-
pairing to reappear. It comes with each
recurrent summer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Governor Pennypacker is getting
more than his share of the cartoons.
but he refuses to fit mis- pet law to
them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The Indiana chambermaid should
conceal her iewelry unless indeed she
intends to help elevate the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26
Alabama a ShinuIe State.

Washington is the great single state
of the country, its cedar, spruce and
red fir being well adapted to that use.
But there are all told eight heavy
shingle-producing states, according to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The Reliance seems to be properly
named after all Her builders named
her up to their knowledge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Ohio is one hundred years old, most
ly spent at the pie counter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Emerson outranks this week even
baseball in classic Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Montgomery's team is on the tobog-
gan slide, but it is still hopeful-bleed-
ing, but hopeful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The chambermaid business is in dam
ger of being overdone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Indiana is now the lynching center
of the country, with Kentucky as
close second.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

It is even charged that Pennypacker
writes poetryl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The Jeffries- Corbett match in August
means summer of talk and alternate
boasts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The country is so prosperous it re-
fuses to take Wall street seriously
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

There is very little water in the
northeast outside of Wall street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

Three thousand immigrants are ar
irving daily to fill the gaps caused by
race suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

"A hired outcast" is not libelous, but
cartoon is, as Pennypacker views the
situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

B. R. Waitthorne. Jr.. and A. D. Glass
are the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives of The Age-Herald in its cir
culation department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

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WASHINGTON Bureau Age-Herald. 1921 G
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

f. S. Smith of Kansas City, who is
well known in southern railroad circles,
has resigned his position as commercial
agent of the Frisco. with headquarters
in Kansas City. and has accepted posi-
ton as manager and general salesagent
OF the Hollwell Cement company of Kan
sas City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-26

The Indiana chambermaid should
conceal her jewelry unless indeed she
intends to help elevate the stage.
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The Reliance seems to be properly
named after all. Her builders named
her up to their knowledge.
Captain Norton's will brought him
fame. but it came too late for personal
appreciation in this world.
"The hottest day on record" is pre-
pairing to reappear. It comes with each
recurrent summer.
Montgomerys team is on the tobog-
gan slide, but it is still hopeful-bleed-
ing, but hopeful.
Indiana is now the lynching center
of the country, with Kentucky as
close second.
Three thousand immigrants are ar
irving daily to fill the gaps caused by
race suicide.
"A hired outcast" is not libelous, but
a cartoon is, as Pennypacker views the
situation.
The Jeffries-Gorbett match in August
means a summer of talk and alternate
boasts.
The country Is so prosperous it re-
fuses to take Wall street seriously.
There is very little water in the
northeast outside of Wall street.
Emerson outranks this week even
baseball in classic Boston.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
PRESIDENTS WESTERN TRIP
TRAVELED THROUGH FAMILIAR
 COUNTRY FEST TERDAY.
At Many Places in south Dakota Ho Recognized old Friends - Indian Chiefs Call to See Him and Present to Him Pipes of Peace-Assurances of FrieDdshtp.

hlm Fipes ot Eeace-Assusah0es "A Frispdship.
 Mandan, N. D.. April 7.-President Roosevelt has been travelling through familiar country to-day and has re- ceived hearty greetings wherever his train stopped. At many places he rec ognized old friends and from his con- versation it is evident that this has been one of the most enjoyable days of his trip. At Fargo, Jamestown and Bismarck he made stops of from half an hour to an hour and discussed the conditions in the Philippines, the tariff and the general prosperity of the coun- Eltry. Stops also were r ade at Cassel- ton, Tower, Valley City, the home of Governor White; Dawson, Dickinson, and Medora. At Bismarck a number of Indian chiefs were introduced to the presiednt. Some of them had fought against Custer. The president had traded with two of these Indians eight cen oF twenty years ago, and he in- stantly recognized them. The chiefs
 presented an address and pipe of
 peace to the president who had few
 words of greeting and thanks for each man. The most interesting ceremony of the day occurred at Medora, where
 the president at one time owned a
 ranch and which was his postoffice ad-
 dress sixteen years ago, when he was
 sheriff of Billings county. Medora is a. small place, but the ranchmen from the
 surrounding country had come into town and they gave the president a truly western reception. Joe Ferris, the
 presidents old foreman, and his broth CT, $. M. Ferris, met the president at
 Bismarck and rode with him to Me- dora.
 Bismarck, N. D., April 7.-Standing in the private office of Governor White at the state capitol this afternoon,
 President Roosevelt received the assur- ance of the friendship and support of the grea. Sioux Indian tribe and simi- lar assurances from the chiefs of the Mandans and Grosventres. Twenty of the most distinguished chieftains of the tribes had come from their agencies to see the Great Father" and to as- sure him of their support and good will There were many famous Indians in
 the assemblage. John Grass the orator
 and chief justice of the Sioux tribe.
 made the presentation of the tribes good will in a. translation of the ad- dress, which had been agreed upon in council of the chiefs. At the same time Grass presented the president a peace Continued on Sixth Page.)
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TO REOPEN DRBYFUS CASE.
PROSPECT GOOD FOR INQUIRY
 BY GOVERNMENT.
Minister of War conftrms Story of Pellieux Letter and Accepts Propo- sition for Investigatton--Reha K ehabiiita- ton of the Former Prisoner of Devils Island Probable.

Paris, April Tt seems that the de- bate in the chamber of deputies yester- day and to-day, which resulted by a vote of 2S1 to 22S, in the invalidation of the election of the nationalist deputy Syveton is likely also to lead to the re- opening of the Dreyfus case and per- haps the rehabilitation of the former prisoner of Devils Island. This is main ly due to two facts brought out by the socialist leader, M. Jaures, in the course of the debate. One is a falsified docu- ment bearing alleged annotations by the German emperor which were forgeries and which helped to convict Dreyfus, and the other is that the letter written by General Pellieux to M. Cavainnac, when the latter was minister of war in 1S9S was suppressed. This letter was written just after the discovery of Col onel Henry's forgery and reads as fol- lows:
 "Duped by men withou honor, unable any longer to count on the confidence of my subordinates, without which it is impossible to command, and on my side being unable to feel confidence in those of my chiefs who have made me work with forgeries, ask to be retired"
 M. Jaures' speech in the chamber to- day constantly lashed the nationalists to the highest pitch of fury, the cham Der resounding with cries of "Traitor!" 'Liar!" "Go to Berlin!" and other shouts drowning the speakers voice. M. Jaures finally concluded with the as- sertion that "the republicans had the right to condemn this abominable cam paign against the republic and demon- strate to the declining nationalist party that it's attitude to-day cannot excuse it's evil deeds of yesterday. If the cham Der tolerates it, it will be a stigma on our conscience and the shame of our regime.''
 War Minister Andre then announced that the government was ready to open an administrative inquiry and aid in the widest investigation of the truth re- garding the Dreyfus case. He declared that the honor of the army was not in- volved, but that the conscience of the country was greatly disquieted by the appearance of extenuating circum- stances in the judgment on a crime of the nature of which Dreyfus was ac- cused.
 After the invalidation of M. Syveton's S election had been voted the debate was continued on the various orders of the day which were proposed. Finally one was adopted, 25O votes to 75, declaring confidence in the government and the determination of the chamber not to al- low the Dreyfus case to pass from the judicial domain. The chamber then ad- journed after sitting until 10:3O D. m.
 The vote was great triumph for M. Jaures and also means the reopening of the Dreyfus case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
Drop Over Million and Q Half for First
 Quarter of Calendar Year. '.

Quarter of Calendar Year.
 New York, April 7.-According to a statement given out to-day by the board of directors the net earnings of the United States Steel corporation for the first quarter for the calendar year, March estimated, after deducting out lays for repairs, renewal, maintenance of plant, interest on bonds and fixed charges, were $24, 4,656,136, 8 decrease of $1,623,463 as compared with the same quarter last year. After deducting amounts set aside for sinking funds, de- preciation and reserve funds there was balance of net earnings for the quar- ter of $21 ,551, ,1S9. There was a further deduction for the interest on the corpo- ration bonds and sinking funds for the same bonds leaving balance of $16,-j 91,1S9. After paying the usual divi- dends on the preferred and common stocks there was left undivided profits for the quarter of $2,97S,245. The. quar- ter's earnings show a decrease, and in foot note the decrease as compared with the same period last year, was at- tributed largely to the railroad conges- tion which prevented prompt delivery.
 fulfilled orders on the books for man. ufactured products on April l., were B. 410,719 tons. The preferred dividend is payable May 15, the common June 30.
 The net earnings for the first quarter last year were $26,279,599, showing de- crease for the first quarter this year of s1,62S. .46s. .@ ". '
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
 (Continued on Sixth Page.)
BRITISH ARMY DRAWBACK.
Report on the Expense of Com mi IsiC IDS
 -Efrort to Remedy Ev vii.

~-EIOEt NeueeNy
 London, April 1.-The report of the committee appointed to inquire into the expenses incurred by officers in the army and to suggest measures for bringing commissions within the reach of men of moderate means was issued tonight in blue book. The report is interesting as an official showing of the heavy tax on the incomes of all officers in all branches of the service. It shows that the legitimate expenses of the off, ficers in the infantry exceed their pay by $500 to $75O annually, while cavalry officers expenses are in excess of their pay by SS,OO0 to S3,500 annually.
 The committee points out that this situation is serious drawback to se- curing competent officers who do not possess private incomes. The recom- mendations embodied in the report, many of which have already been acted on, include the furnishing of officers kits and the payment of certain other expenses, in addition to rules limiting the expenses of polo playing. It is an- ticipated that the initial cost of carry ing out the recommendations will amount to S1,S4S,700, and the annual ex- penditure $357,550.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
LAUNCHING OF THE RELIANCE.
Sent Out for the Event ToL
 Saturday Afternoon.

Bristol. R. T.. April 1.-The Herreshoff Manufacturing company has issued in- vitations to the launching. as the cards say, of the cup defender Reliance at 5:SO D. m. on Saturday next.
 It is expected that the south shop, in which the yacht has been built, will be well filled. Preparations for the launch ing have been going on actively but not hurriedly during the past two or three days. The work on the cradle is well along and great care is being taken to provide against accidents.
 The boat will not rush swiftly down the ways as is.customary in the launch- ing of merchant vessels and battleships, but will be gently lowered into the wa ter, some ten or fifteen minutes being occupied in getting her afioat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
THE STRIKE IN HOLLAND.
Indications That It Is Losing Ground
 students Fill PIncos.

Amsterdam, April 1.-The proclama- ton issued by the railway companies that strikers will be dismissed and lose their pension rights has given the men pause and many have already re- stunned work, enabling the companies to make the service more regular. There are other indications that the strike is losing ground. Students and others are offering their services as firemen and baggage porters. The whole country is placarded with in flammatory socialist proclamations warning the public not to trust them- selves on railway worked by inSapa- ble men. At the same time the social ist organs are urging the strikers to avoid collisions with the troops. It is believed that all the international traf- f1c on the railroads will be maintained. and only the local traffic disturbed. The building trades at Rotterdam have declared a strike.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
KING SAILS FOR GIBRALTAR.
Parting w ords to Carlos, of Portugal
 by Britain's Ruler.

Lisbon, April liking Carlos lunched on board the Albert and Victoria to- day and afterward King Edward pro- posed the health of the King of Portu- gal. In his speech he expressed. his thanks for the affectionate and cordial welcome extended to him, and spoke in the warmest terms of the friendship ex- isting between the two nations, which shall continue to walk together in the paths of peace, progress and civiliza- tion for many centuries. The allied nations have both been great colonizing powers. I think we have shown the world. that our object is to establish an efficient government in all our posses sions. My country has but one wish to uphold the honor of the flag and to maintain it's colonies without encroach- ing on the possessions of others.'
 King Carlos replied with like warmth, saying that England could count on Portugal being her true and loyal friend forever.
 The British royal yacht, accompanied by the British cruisers Minerva and ve- nus, left Lisbon for Gibraltar this af- ternoon. The Victoria and Albert was escorted twenty miles out to sea by 1.-two Portuguese cruisers. .G
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
STATE REBEKAH ASSEMBLY,.
Grand Officers Arrive in Danbury fo,
 Annual Convention.

Annual Convention.
 Danbury, Conn.,, April 1.-The grand officers of Rebekah assembly arrived in this city tonight to prepare for the annual convention which will open to- morrow. while delegates from all parts of the state will arrive here. During the evening considerable discussion was given to the projected new home for old members of the Odd Fellows order in the state. An association of past pres idents of the Rebekah assembly was formed, and the following officers were elected: Hostess, Mrs. Kate L. segar of Bridgeport; secretary, Mrs. L. G. Glad win of Hartford; treasurer, Mrs. Ber- tha N. Rowe of New Britain.
 The new association will hold a con- vention once year, probably at some shore resort in the state. At the pres ent time there are fourteen past presi- dents in the association.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT.
New York Bridge Workers Hold HaT- monIous Conference With Employers.

Nc" AuEh oEtuse --StN @-oA- monious Conference With Employers.
 New York, April 7.--At the request of the local committee of the Interna- tional Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union long conference was held this afternoon between commit tee representing the union and the To- cal committee of the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers and Erectors of Iron and Steel Work. The union was represented by Chairman Caldin. of the executive committee, Treasurer Davis and Messrs. Midig, Dolan and Massie. Measures for settling the strike and fixing the wage scale for next year were the subjects of long and harmo- nious discussion, and after the meeting it was said that the local union had practically determined to ignore Presi- dent Buchanan, who recently left for Chicago, and that the first step had been taken in the direction of settle ment of the strike on terms to be agreed upon by the local workmen and employers. Another meeting will be held in a few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
HANNA ON OHIO ELECTIONS.
General Situation In State Favorable to.
 Republican Party.
Incorporated.

Republican Party. j Cleveland, April 7.-Senator M. A. Hanna to-day gave the Associated Press the following. brief statement concerning tfe result of yesterdays election: e
 < While the result in Cleveland is dis appointing to the republicans the effect will be to stimulate them to greater eff fort in future campaigns. The result by no means shakes my faith in the belief that we can carry this (Cuyaho- gal county next fall. The general situ- ation in the state continues favorable to the republican party.
 (Signed) M. A. Hanna.
 Mayor Johnson had no comment to make on the result to-day further than to reiterate his previous statement that the result showed that the people were with him in his fight for three-cent street car fare and; tax reforms
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
BURGLARIZED IN HIS SLEEP.
Brooklyn Man Had to be Awakened by
 Policeman.

New York, April 7.-When arraigned in court to-day on charge of burglary Herman Weiss, said to be an industri- ous stone-mason, told the magistrate that he was asleep when lie committed the robbery. A patrolman said he found Weiss in cellar of a Brooklyn factory and saw him gather 150 pounds of lead pipe into a bag and start for home.
 When the patrolman asked Weiss what he had in the bag Weiss did not answer. Not until the patrolnaan shook him did Weiss seem to realize where he was. In court he said: This is all q dream. I don't remember breaking into the place." He was sent to jail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-08
HARRISON AGAIN ELECTED
CHOSEN THE FOURTH TIME FOR
 MAYOR OF CHICAGO.
His Plurality Greatly Reduced by the Republican Aspirant-Successful can- didate Regards the Result as Victory for Municipal ownership-The Chief Tssue tha Trac1toU O uasafou
Issue the Traction Question.

Chicago. April 7-Carter H. Harrison, democrat, was elected mayor of Chicago to-day for the fourth time, his majority over Greame Stewart, the republican candidate, being 6,94S, and the total vote: Harrison, 146,32S; Stewart, 139,375; Cruice, independent, 9,999; Breckon, so- cialist, 11,212; Haines, prohibitionist, g. S4S.
 In the last mayoralty election the to- tai vote was: Harrison, democrat, 156, 7S6; Ranecy, republican, 12S,41S; Hoyt, prohibition, 3,328; Collins, socialist, 5,3S4. The early returns were in favor of Stewart, and at one time he was 1000 ahead. but later returns cut down his plurality steadily and the republican leaders in private conversation admitted Stewards defeat by about 5000. In the first precinct of the Twenty-first ward in which both Harrison and Stewart re- side, the vote was: Harrison, fl; Stew art, 1o1. In the last mayoralty election the vote was: Harrison, S2; Hanecy, 54.
 The chief issue in the campaign was the traction question, both candidates favoring ultimate municipal ownership of the street railways. Stewart advocat- ed an immediate improvement of condi- tions and the making of the best terms possible with the companies. Harrison recommended 8 delay until the city had obtained what it desired from the com- panies.
 Mayor Harrison said tonight: "In re- gard to the present election as less of personal victory for myself, than as victory for municipal ownership-a vic- tory which should lead to the develop ment of public national, as we'll as mu- nicipal ownership. Partisan lines were cast aside to a great extent, but the re- suit is at the same time a substantial endorsement of my administration
 The republicans elected John F. Smul- ski for city attorney by 3,700 plurality and Fred c. Bender for city clerk by B. . 700; the democrats elected Ernest Huin- mel for city treasllEssgsIsy 21,7OO.
 The new Crty T0unCn Will be 35 repub- slieans, f3S democrats and 1 independent democrat. The result in one ward is still in doubt. The old council was 39 republicans, 30 democrats, indepen- dent.