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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
The LeuisIature.

"It seems to me that the state legisla- ture will have to use a great deal of inge- nuity and the governor will have to be very insistent if the work before the law makers is disposed of in twenty-two days" said an attorney.
 Some of the most important matters that have been considered for many day will have to come before the legis- lature when 1t meets on the first of next month, and the work they do must be final for four years, as there will not be another session during the present term of Governor Jelks.
 "A few of the members of the legisa- ture were inclined to think that the gov ernor could be prevailed upon to call an extra session but I understand he has positively signified his intention of doing no such thing. If the two bodies get down to business however I guess they can get through. Much of the important mat ter to come up has been or will be threshed out in the committees and will not require much time.
 'I only hope that some of the members who are so fond of making speeches will only refrain and save their oratory for some other occasion. I am inclined to the belief that matters will be greatly facilitated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Great English Festival.

'"The most famous musical festivals in the world are those given every three years at Birmingham, England, re- marked a musician. "'rhe next one wilt take place October 1s. A. 15 and 16 19O3 when the programme will include Eli jah' (Mendelssohn), Messiah (Handen. Mass in B minor (Bach), Psalm xiii. QiszD. Te Deum (Bruckner), first pei formance in England. Voyage of Mael- dune. (StanforD. and The Apostles,' by Dr. Edward Elgar of Maly,ra (composed expressly for this festlvaD, togetaer with symphonies by Mozart, Beethoven, Ber- lioz and other orchestral works.
 ''Dr. Hans Richter Will conduct the fes- tival The oh ,us Will number about ,our hundred voices and the orchestra cne hundren and twenty-five pieces.
 Tt is greatly regretted that the Bir- mingham festivals take place in October, a month in which all tea,h,as and pro- fessional musicians are at work other. wise quite contingent from the states' would find it's way to old Birn'ng nam to hear the grand music"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Death of Charles H. Smith.

At the ripe age of 77 Maj. Charles H. Smith, whom all the south knows as "Bill Arp" was removed from this world to the unknown land beyond. He was born near where he lived and died, and he was ever in spirit and thought son of the soil.
 The secret of his literary life, which was eminently comfortable alike to himself and his people, consisted in the fact that his homely philosophy sprang straight from the soil that gave him birth and that nourished him to the day of his death. He was devoid of pretence, and his words of wisdom sprang from his inner soul spontane- ously and naturally. He did not rep resent in his writings German culture or any other culture, although he was man of high attainments, but his writings voiced simply north Georgia thought and feeling.
 He spoke, too, the sentiments of the average man, striving in no way to rise above his fellow-men, but never pandering to anything of depraved nature. He spoke his own honest sen timents and thoughts and feelings in words that all understood. Wisdom and wit shone out of lis homely pages, and posterity may indeed decide that such honest literature is much to be preferred to the hothouse stuff that worth or intellectuality are pouring out upon weary world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Ahou, Persons.

Jesse Lowe of Chicago is stopping at the Hillman.
 Charles W. Hill of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris.
 F. L. Simpson of Decatur Is registered at the Metropolitan.
 F. s. Laws of Philadelphia is stopping at the Hillman.
 E. B. Hilliard of Fenwood Is registered at the Morris.
 H. T. Brown and wife of Richmond are at the Metropolitan.
 E. H. Daniel of Washington is at the Hillman.
 R. Brannon of Louisville is stopping at the Norris.
 J. T. Leeper of Columbiana is registered at the Metropolitan.
 E. B. Evans of Meridian is stopping at the Morris.
 Capt. John F. Brown of Selma. quar- termaster in the Alabama National guard. was in Birmingham yesterday. He is a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
Historic Controversies.

Referring to the discussion concern ing baptism which appeared in the Age Herald, the old layman was mistaken in recalling the controversy between the famous preacher, Alexander Campbell and Bishop Purcell of Cincinnati said an- other old layman. "On baptism there could be no controversy as to what was apostolic mode and the design MT. Campbell was much in accord with the sentiment expressed by Father Kerrigan. MT. Campbell discussed ba9tism with the Rev. pr. N. L. Rich of ths Presbyterian church in 1S43. The discussion with Bishop Purcell was on other subjects and occurred in 1886. I would advise old Layman' to read both discussions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Governor JeIks and the Primary

When the contest between the peo- pie and the bosses and the cliques was hanging in the balance Governor Jelks came promptly and courageously to the help of the people by declaring that he favored primaries, and that he wanted no nomination that did not come directly from the people. This action on his part was followed by similar action on the part of other Rspirants for office, and the death blow was thus dealt to the rotten conven- ton system. This is history, or rather will be, and justice to Governor Jelks requires this statement.
 Governor Jelks position on this com manding question in the political Gls- tory of the state will be secure if he will take steps to secure the full and final triumph of popular action through the passage of an act throwing around the primary, which is the real election, all the safeguards and authority that other states have found expedient and valuable. The Age-Herald trusts that hs will as the chief executive of the state urge the legislature to pass primary election law of the amplest and most authoritative sort, taking as a model the law of Mississippi or of some other progressive state. The .vesent primary Jaw is simply no law at ak. It protects nothing and en- forces nothing, and the politicians will not hesitate to say so whenever they really desire to take public matters into their own hands again. When it was passed it was the best that could be secured, but public sentiment has advanced, and a comprehensive and authoritative law is now needed in or der to prevent the revival of the con vention by the politicians. of the poli- ticians and for the politicians.
 In a state having to all intents and purposes but one party the primary is all. The election sinks into mere formality. The primary is the whole thing, and Governor Jelks can link his name with great popular reform and safeguard by throwing his influence and popularity to the side of the peo- ple-by bringing the subject before the legislature so that it cannot well dodge or evade It. The Age-Herald has full confidence he will do so. He led the way in the election of 1902, and if he will lead the legislature up to the passage of an act that will drive the nails in the convention coffin he will do the people of Alabama service that will not be forgotten, and that will become one of the brightest chap ters in the political history of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
THE TRIALS OF AN EDITOR.
From the Sheldon Sun.

From the Sheldon Sun.
 In the rush yesterday we omitted to print a report of the ball game the day before between Sheldon and Le Mars, and as a result three non-pay subscriptionsts came laundering into the office and wanted to know if we were dead. In- grates! Damphools! If they have missed as few meals as we have reports of the ball games, both last year and this, they haven't gone hungry more than twice. The game was won by Sheldon; score, 6 to 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

From the Washington Post.
 N all respects, the philosophy of or-
 ganized labor Is perfectly intelligble. . In nearly all respects the practical manifestations of unionism are destitute of mystery Laboring men band together to protect themselves against the rapa- cious tyranny of employers. As a rule, they benefit by the arrangement. The expert may have to concede something to mediocrity; the industrious may pay some small tribute to the malingerer, but on the whole. labor has been exalted as the result of organization, and large mjority of enlightened outsiders know this or believe it. to be true.
 This, however Is neither here nor there. What we set out to say is that we have never been unable to understand a strike on the part of cafe, hotel and restaurant walters. Thinking of strikes we naturally thought of the labor union which makes the strike posible--which accounts for the above introductory remarks Strikes are often justifisble. Frequently they are in evitable. Sometimes they are a matter of life and death. Let all this be admitted and disposed of But why should walters strike? An expert mechanic, In any walk of industry. may be oppressed. and he may need the support of his entire frater- nity together with such sympathetic influ- ences as can be enlisted in the common cause, to assert and to enforce his man. hood rights, But why should walters strike? We repeat with emphasis our de- mand for information. Does anybody, even his employer. ever try to browbeat a waiter? Is it not fact, on the contrary, that every one trembles before him?
 We know that millionaires, especially the more sudden and mysterious vari- cities. are greatly given to hauteur. How often have our knees knocked together in the presence of a congressman. or a foreign office clerk pronounced clark. re- memberD or an assistant division chief in one ot the departments! But all these are as nothing, in majesty and power and a solemn sense thereof-to the over whelming gentleman in black broadcloth. with a more or less spotless napkin over his arm, who bears down upon you as you meekly seat yourself in fashion able restaurant.
 It is the feeble habit of some benight- ed persons to call him "garcon." The be- nighted persons, however, suffer for 1t afterward. There are no more garcons. The walters of the world today, especial ly in once French Paris, are Germans, and every one of them remembers 1871. Are they dependent on the proprietors or on the consumers? Not much. The pro- prietors and the consumers are depend ent on them-and they know 1t. Call them "garcons!" We call them Sir" and. even then we nurse a lurking fear l that we have seemed brusque. if not actually disrespectful They are the real | owners of the place. They dictate terms, alike to the employer and the revereni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

be spurred in all directions to procure sufficient equipment. As one whole they have monopoly, and they should put themselves in a condition to meet all calls for cars at all times. This is a duty sney owe the public which mas granted them unusual privileges, and it is duty they owe themselves. They cannot make money by crippli1g their patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
An Ocean Graveyard.

From the Indianapolis Sentinel.
 The most important headland in the world Is Cape Race, the southeastern eS- tremity of Newfoundland, says McClure's Magazine It has also most unenviable notoriety. Some of the most terrible tragedies in marine annals have oc- cured on this rugged dangerous fore shore. An official chart shows the disas- ters there during the past forty years. Together with some not inscribed there on they represent total of ninety-four complete wrecks of ocean-going vessels steamers and sailers-involving a loss of about 2O00 lives, and $30, 900. 900 in hulls and cargoes. Ships which stranded and afterward escaped are not included. Last year alone eight steam and two sailing vessels came to grief there. thir- ty-five persons perished. and a property loss of $2o0o0.0 900 was involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Coal Car Shortaue.

After a suspension of work in this district covering an entire month it would be a misfortune indeed if the district must also face a shortage in coal cars as soon as the moving of cot ton becomes free. The Knoxville Sen tinel says the coal car shortage in the Kentucky and Tennessee district is 65 per cent more severe than it was in August of last year, when its baleful effects were widely felt. There Is a shortage of both cars and motive power. and the Sentinel anticipates a condition this fall far worse than the south has ever before encountered.
 In order to accommodate the lumber interests the ends of many coal cars have been taken out, thus reducing the number Of cars available for use at the mines. The shortage evil is confined to no section. It exists in Illinois and in Pittsburg, just as 1t does in the south, but in those sections the coal operators are not as passive and submissive as they are in the south They kick" and complain, and In Illinois one coal mining company has sued the Illinois Central because of its inability to furnish cars. The complaining coal company asked for B200 cars and got 512, and the differ ence is the basis of the suit. If dam- ages are collected. the railroads will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Blrmlneham's Strides.

Birmingham has more wonderful strides since l was here last, which was about three years ago." said a Chicago man at the Morris Three years ago Birmingham had no steel frame build ing; now 1t has three. Three years ago it had a second or third class street car system; now 1t has. one of the best equipped trolley lines in the country. Birmingham has great future and by 1910 it vii give a fine account of itself in the census.
 This city will easily outstrip every town in the south with the exception of New Orleans seven years hence, and in twenty or thirty years 1t will be the greatest city without any exception"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Some women are so modest that it makes them blush to get into bathtub after a man.
 It's queer what splendid effect on the brain spanking on an entirely different place has.
 A girl never feels her engagement is ideal unless she is sure she is not good enough for him.
 No woman who has a child of her own can ever be entirely just to some other woman's child.
 The more ways a man thinks over to get a girl to let him kiss her the surer he Is to find that the best Is just to go and do 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Country Hotels.

T see the commercial travellers of Knoxville are complaining of poor ac- commodations at certain country hotels" said T. P. A. man. The Knoxville Sen- tinel says this matter was acted on two years ago and better accommoda tions were secured at a number of hotels Since then several of the country hotels fin the territory served by the Knoxville travelling men have become unbearable Hence the complaint.
 Tt Is stated by number of the travel ing men that at some of the country hotels they will board men in the best rooms of the hotel at SIP a month. When a travelling man comes along he will get the poorest room and pay s2 per day Their rooms are the least and the table is very poor. They think this is an in- justice to, the traveling man who pays the most
 Two years ago thls matter was cor rected to a great extent. but the old practice has crept back again and needs attention. The traveling men say they know that in the country it is hard to get beefsteak but they can get chicken and fish, which can be cooked In many tempting ways. Ham and eggs can also be secured, which would help to make a good meal. Improvement in meals and rooms is what Is needed in many of the hotels. This matter has been taken up by the post at Nashville, which Is making vigorous effort to get the Georgia ho- tel condition improved There are many other posts that are taking action in the matter. Several members of Post "C'' of Knoxville, are talking vigorously about the lack of attention by some of the country hotel men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
THE ROSARY OF MY TEARS.

TIE hOSAhI VT NIT iEAhos By Father Ryan. Some reckon their age by years, Some measure their life by art; But some tell their days by the flow of
 their tears, And their lives by the moans of their
 heart. The dials of earth may show The length. not the depth of years Few or many they come, few or many
 they go But the time is best measured by tears. Ahl not by the silver gray That creeps through the sunny hair, And not by the scenes that we pass on
 our way, And not by the furrows the fingers of
 care On forehead and face have made Not so do we count our years; Not by the sun of the earth, but the
 shade
 Of our souls, and the fall of our tears. For the young are ofttimes old Though their brows be bright and fair; While their blood beats warm. their
 hearts are cold Ger them the spring-but winter is
 there. And the old are ofttimes young. When their hair is thin and white; And they sing in age as youth they
 sang,
 And they laugh. for their cross was
 light. But, bead by bead. tell The Rosary of my years From a CrOsS-tO a cross they lead. 'tt8
 well,
 And they're blest with a blessing of
 tears. Better a day of strife Than a century of sleep; Give me instead of a long dream of life The tempests and tears of the deep. A thousand joys may foam On the pillows of all the years; But never the foam brings the lone back
 home
 He reaches the haven through tearA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Victims of Mushrooms.

La Crosse, Wis, August 25.-As re- suit of eating mushrooms picked in their yard, the entire family of six of B. l.. Schuler of this city and a guest. Mrs. A. Clark, of Chicago. are seriously i'll with ptomaine poisoning. It is thought that toad stools were mixed with mushrooms. Mrs. Clark is very low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

prominent politician of Dallas and while here was in close conversation with some of the leading politicians of this section.
 L. B. Musgrove of Jasper is in the city.
 Prof. Fred l.. Grambs returned last night from the east. He was away near ly month, and divided his time between New York and Pennsylvania
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Superb Nerve"

From Tit-Bits.
 Hcks-We had a great time at the club last night. Sorry not to see you there. Charley
 Mrs. Porter (after Hicks had gone)- Why Charles. you told me you spent the whole of last evening at the club
 MT. Porter (with great presence of mnd)-So I did. my dear. The reason Hicks didn't see me was because he wasn't there himself. Trying to deceive his wife, probably!
 Mrs. Porter-The wretch! And he would try to rob me of the confidence have in youl always did see something about that man didn't like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Judge Parker recently had an auto mobile scorcher fined $500. If he will fight it out on that line he can become President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson need not worry over the Brown bull pool in cotton. He has never denounced bull pools in Iowa wheat and corn, and he may as we'll get accustomed to a little one in cotton December cot ton is now selling above ten cents. How does that impress you, MT. Will son?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
ALABAMA

Dr. A. B. Campbell has resigned as pastor of the First Baptist church of Troy.
 The Tennessee Tiling company of Chattanooga will shortly install a plant at Gadsden.
 State Examiner J. T. German has com pleted his examination of the books of Baldwin county officials and reports them in excellent order.
 The plant of the American Net and Twine company at Anniston has resumed operations after an idleness of two weeks. A large number of operatives are employed.
 The city council of Montgomery Is much wrought up over bribery scandal in connection with the sale of a gravel pit and a special committee has been en- gagged in making an investigation.
 Tke A. J. Cranor company. limited, in- corporated under the laws of Louisiana. has filed notice with the secretary of state of it's intention to do business in Alabama. The principal place of busi- ness is given as Mobile.
 The question of manual training in schools is being discussed in various parts of the state The importance of this adjunct to the usual system of educa- tlon is being realized by the people and before a short time needed improvements along this line may be expected.
 The steel plant at Ensley has recently shipped a consignment of nearly 5000 tons of sixty foot steel rails to six different markets in the country. All will be used in laying street railway lines and the output is considered a remarkable feat of work within the time allowance.
 It is said that white union men in An niston will put hacks on the streets to retaliate on the negroes for boycotting the electric lines. The negroes have been carrying on their warfare for some time and the negro hackmen haze been reap ing the benefit.
 The Bessemer Rustler asks in what re- spect the miners got the best of the op- orators III the recent award or the DOaTQ of arbitration. It seems to be the general opinion of the state press that the de- cison handed down was a wise one in every particular and the criticism of the Bessemer paper Is rather unexpected.
 Col. J. W. Inzer of Ashville recently brought to Selma an historic old battle flag for his comrades of the black belt to view The old standard waved over the Fifty eighth Alabama regiment. c. S. A.. in more than eighteen pitched bat ties and twice as many skirmishes. It Is still in an excellent state of preserva- ton despite the rents made by Yankee bullets.
 Annston Is still making fight for the proposed university of the Freedman's Aid and Educational society but the agita- tion seems to be largely among the ne- groes At a recent meeting they subscrib- ed the sum of s20oo as an inducement. There is already one very successful negro school in Anniston. the Barbour Memorial College for Negro Girls. It was built by northern phianthropist in memory of her husband and Is a source of much pride to the colored population of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
IN THE NEXT NOVEL.

From the Automobile Magazine.
 Percy was intoxicated by the subtle perfume which enveloped her and all her belongings, the faint essence of gasoline proving that she had an automobile and was indeed to the manner born.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
HOW ABOUT THIS7

From the New York Mail and Express.
 Perhaps some professor of the school of journalism will be able to explain why the Pennsylvania press is so much "sas- sier" than 1t was before the muzzling bill was passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

MT. Webster of Nebraska-not Dan -is posing as a vice-presidential pos sibility. This explains his intellectual makeup sufficiently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Three-cent trolley fares and the referendum are popular issues among the democrats of Ohio. They may be spectacular, but they are sound and democratic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

In New Jersey there is a boy with a movable heart. He may have caught the complaint from the summer girl of that coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Chicago's centennial anniversary. wearing the broad smile of Hope. The
 costumes will be airy, but satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Theman behind the spinnaker today off Sandy Hook is bigger than the man behind the gun off the coast of Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Doesn't Like Boston Men.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Kitty-I can't understand what you have against MT. Mortimer. He's as nice looking a man as one could wish to see, and they say he would make an ideal husband.
 Blanche-That's just what's the matter. never could abide ideal men; prefer real ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

The Coal Barons are getting their wind again, and last Saturday may soon be relegated to ancient history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Favorite sons decline to stand for the vice-presidential honor. They claim it Is not in their line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Professor Langley is not nearly 50 sanguine as Sir Thomas Lipton was, and perhaps he has less reason to be.