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Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

colors when he is not too busy in "the
world of affairs" He has also the most
complete collection of orchids in the coun-
try. Six months ago he heard, through his
South American agent of a new variety
that grew in the forests OF the La Plata.
He has at present two botanists after that
orchid. When he gets it he will be happy
for a month.
Senator Platt of Connecticut happened
into house committee-room and found
Congressman Metcalfe of California read
ing. "a novel?" queried the yankee
gravely. Eyes" Say, Metcalfe, do you
like detective stories-the ones with viii
lains in 'em?" The Californian showed
him the title page of the book he had been
perusing 1t was a regular "old Sleuth"
affair. 80 do l." said Platt, and then the
two statesmen began to discuss this par
ticular brand of literature.
Pierpont Morgan was besieged by group
of newspaper men in Washington one day
last week. They wanted to get his opin-
ions on some of the problems confronting
Wall street. Gentlemen" said the multi
millionaire, "your business is to get news
and print it; mine is to do things IL can.
vance regarding things / may try to do.
You would be the winners and the loser,
and you would think me a Ounce for letting
you win. Good day, gentlemen"
-
In revising his southern outrage speech
for the Congressional Record Senator
Spooner made the type emphasize 1t as he
had emphasized 1t in delivery. Italics show
where he spoke forte and glaring capitals
indicate the fortissimO passages. Senator
Tillman was commenting upon the fact that
the newspapers paid so little attention to
his recent speech denouncing Attorney
General Knox for not prosecuting the
trusts under existing laws. His son sug-
gested: NEXT time you have anything to
get into the newspapers wait for a running
debate with spooner. Then they will have
to print what you gay"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

According to George Francis Trains
autobiography, when he was 81 he started
on a journey west. At Syracuse he was
struck by the appearance OF "a lovely
girl' bidding goodby to a half-dozen stu
dents. He turned to his travelling COM
panion and said: Look at that girl with
the curls." do you know her?" asked
his companion. Train replied: II never
saw her before; but she shall be my wife"
He continues: 81 snatched up my satchel,
rushed over to the train and the car which
the girl had entered and dropped into
vacant seat opposite her. An elderly gen.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

That Abram s. Hewitt retained to the
very last the keen sense of humor which
so often delighted his friends and no doubt
served at times to tighten burdens which
came to him in his long and useful life,
was manifest to those who stood at his
bedside until the end came, reports the New
York Times. Those nearest and dearest to
Mr.. Hewitt were assembled about his bed.
a sorrowful company, bowed with the knowl-
edge OF an impending loss that could not
be averted. The doctors were endeavOring
to prolong the vital spark by the use OF
oxygen, but Mr.. Hewitt suddenly reached
out his hand, grasped the little tube firmly,
aud removed 1t from his mouth.
And now" he whisper ed. II am oficially
dead"
A smile fitted across his face, his eyes
seemed to light up for one brief moment,
and the end had come.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

M. de Blowitz's vanity was so colossal
It ceased to be vanity, says a Paris letter.
He had a childIike faith in his own powers,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

in the senate of Canada, where he has
served continuously since 1867. Mr.. Wark
was 21 years old when he left Ireland for
New Brunswick. He has been a lawmaker
for sixty-three years, first for his province
and then for the federated dominion.
When Theodore Roosevelt lived in the
west he was a cattlenian and he imbibed
good deal of the cattleman's dislike for
sheepmen and sheep. This idea is set
forth in one Of his books, the author de-
claring a sheep herder to be Of very little
account, the sheep being set down as stupid.
A Montana man was urging certain fed
eral appointment in his state, but the pres
ident was strongly inclined toward another
candidate. "But the person to whom you
refer is a sheepman," said the westerner
"Oh come" replied the chief magistrate
seriously, at is not quite fair to appeal to
my prejudices in that way"
-
John B. Stetson, a wealthy manufacturer
of Philadelphia, has cut from his will all
provisions for the university at Deland,
Fla which bears his name. This step fol-
lowed the action of the board OF trustees
in generating the president of the institu-
tion, Dr. John F. Forbes, whose conduct
had been under investigation. 81 certainly
shall not aid the university longer under
its present management" Mr.. Stetson is
quoted as saying. 81 changed my will hur-
riedly as soon as the action OF the trustees
was taken for fear that l might die before
the clauses providing for the John B. Stet-
son university were cut out"
Sir William Van Horne, chairman of the
Canadian Pacific, and president OF the Cuba
company, began his business career selling
oranges on the Illinois Central. After that
he sold books on the Altoh: Yet hesis one
OF the most Accomplished of the blg men
of this continent. He is aEcOnnoisseur on
art and all things that pertain to 1t. He
is himself a painter of.rare ability. and he
has fitted up in hfs' house at Moptreal a
studio where he may be found at work on
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

which approached the miraculous. If it
could not remove mountains it essayed to
do So The day after Bismarck's death
happened to be lunching with M. de
Blowitz at Bignon's restaurant in Paris
(now abolished). While waiting for lunch
con to be served in the private room he
had ordered we stepped out on to the bal
cony to chat for a few moments in the
fresh air. AS he looked upon the gay
throng in the street below the great cor
respondent spoke of the death of the man
Of blood and iron in the following terms:
Yesterday" he said, Europe had two
men-now Bismarck is gone" l looked at
him to see il his remark was raillery
Nothing of the kind. He referred to him
self.
Douglas Jerrold once complained OF the
inferior COMPANY that was performing one
of his plays at the Haymarket theater, re-
lates the Bookman. "Why, there's v"
said the manager, protesting. "he was bred
on these boards" He looks as II he had
been cut out of them" growled the play
wright. Jerrold was always very nervous
on a "first night" Another dramatist,
popularity supposed to lift" his plots and
situations from the French, assured him
that he did not know the meaning OF
nervousness on such an occasion. 81 can
quite understand that" the wit said pleas
antly; "your pieces have always been tried
before" Call that a kind man." said an
actor, speaking of an acquaintance who was
abroad; "a man who is away from his fam
lily, and never sends them farthing! Call
that kindness!" Certainly" said Jerrold,
"unremitting kindness" go
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

A scary story got around Washington a
day or two ago that Senator Quay had
nearly poisoned himself by taking some
strychnine tablets, mistaking them for
something else. For a brief time there was
a wild rush Of newspaper men and others
in search OF the Pennsylvania, who was
finally found, looking about as usual. When
he learned what the uproar was about he
said to the newspaper men: For once
you boys are far behind the news. Why,
/ swallowed those tablets in February OF
last year. You're just a bit late, but I'm
much obliged for your solictude just the
same"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

tleman was her companion. My chance
came sooner than l expected. The elderly
gentleman tried to raise the sash Of the
window and could not move 1t; 1t had,
as usual, stuck fast. ! sprang lightly and
very quickly across the aisle and said
Permit me to assist you,' and, adding my
youthful strength to his raised the win-
dow. Both he and the young lady thanked
me. The old gentleman went further and
asked me to take the seat directly opposite
him and the young lady on the same side
of the car. l did so, and we entered into
conversation Immediately" Train con-
tinued the acquaintanceship and married
the girl.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-15

lHE OLDEST lawmaker in the world
is beyond doubt David Wark of
Fredericton, N. B., who is in his
Tooth year. He will leave for OF
tawa next month to take his seat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
TAYLOR CASE COMES UP. Suit Against Southern Pacific and
 Union Pacific Is Heard.

Nashville. Tenn, April 1.-The case of Ta1hot J. Taylor &. Co vs. the Southern Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies. same up before United States Circuit Judge H. H. Lurton here this af- ternoon. Judges Wilson and Barton of the State Court of appeals sitting with Judge Lurton by invitation.
 There were present United States Sen ator Joseph B. Foraker of Cincinnati, Ed ward Lauterbach, Eugene Treadwell and Maxwell Evarts of New York, Judge Alex Humphrey and Augustus E. Wilson of Louisville. and Laurence Maxwell of Gin cinnati.
 The Union Pacific or Hartman inter- est in the Southern Pacific is represented by Messrs. Humphrey, .daSwell and Evarts, and the Keene or minority stock holders interests by Senator Foraker and Messrs. Lauter5aeh and Wilson.
 Affdavits in support of the bill of in- junction against the Union Pacific. to- gcther with adverse affidavits, were filed today. MT. Harriman's affidavit was read when the hearing began at 3 o'clock and upon it's conclusion MT. Lauterbach, representing the Keene interests present. ed his argument. He was followed by Judge Humphrey for the Hartman in- tcrest. Judge Humphrey had not com pleted his argument at 6 o'clock when an adjournment was taken to 9:S0 o'clock in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
.CLOVERTON WINS
 STAKE AT MEMPHIS GaSton Hotel Purse Brought
 Some Good Horses. ELLISON COLT GETS PLACE BulIman's Excellent Management of the schorr Colt, It Is Believed,
 Kept j. p. Mayberry From
 Winning-oreat Sport.

Memphis April 1.-The Gaston hotel stakes at four furlongs for two-year-old colts ard geldings, brought out five con- testants. Dick Bernard, the New Orleahs crack, was installed hot favorite at to 5, while Cloverton, the Fischer eoit' owned by John Schorr, which won so handily on Monday, was second choice at to B. The others were at long odds. The race was won by Cloverton by neck Bullman clearly outrode Hoar, and many horsemen expressed the belief that the Ellison colt should have won. It was another great day for the Schorr stable, the popular colors being first in the three events that their horses were named to start Apple Sweet won the first race at 51a furlongs in easy fashion. Schorr turned loose another good two-year-old in the second race at four lurlongs in Escalera, a brown lilly by Fischer, which won easily from Phelan.
 Rlghtful, another Schorr horse, galloped away with the third event at one mile. The surprise of the day came in the fifth race at a mile and a sixteenth when Scorpio at 60 to 1 beat Foxy Kane by head The last event went to the even money taNOTlte bOUudBS, WlliVh OVAe w oA Cry length.
 Weather clear; track fast.
 First race, five and one-half furlongs; selling-AppIe Sweet, 90 (Robbins), to 1, won; Oronte 94 (Helgerson), to l. second Lovable, 101 e. Kelly), to 2' third. Time, 1:O91a.
 Second race four furlongs; sellng-Es- calero, 107 (Bullman) to 1, won; Phelan' 90 (Robbns). 9 to 2 second; Bernice, 50 (Helgerson) 10 to l. third Time, 5A.
 Third race mile-nightful, 107 CBull- man. to ?. won; Senator Morrison, 1O2 (Mc1ntyre). 75 to 1. second; Floyd K, 101 (Fuller), to 1. third. Time, 1;44.
 Fourth race; four furlongs; the Gaston hotel stakes, s1000 added-Cloverton, 11S (Bullman). 6 to 5, won J. P. Mayberry. 118 CHoar), ' to 1, second; Flobob, 11S (Wonderly). 20 to 1. third Time. :50A.
 Fifth race, six furlongs selling-Scorpio, III CT. Dean), 60 to 1, won; Foxy Kane, 100 (Wonderly). 12 to 1, second Automaton, 113 (Gleason). 12 to 1, third Time, not taken.
 Sixth race mile and sixteenth; selling Bondage, s7 CRobbins), even, won War Cry, 9S (Fuller). I to 1, second; CogswelL 1O1 co. Kelly), 6 to 1, third. Time, 1:501s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
SINNERS MEET MAY.
Important Convention of the Assocla.
 ton Will Be Held.

Charlotte, N. C., April 1.-The next an- nual convention of the Southern Cotton Spinners association will be held in Char lotte on May II and b
 The ways and means committee will recommend a change in article of the constitution, which now reads:
 ITO assist in eliminating the evils of the cotton manufacturing interests, both in relation of the mills to each other and the commission houses with which they deal"
 It is recommended that this article be changed to read as follows:
 ITO assist in the diffusion of informa- ton and in the broadening of our knowl- edge of our possibilities of successful and profitable cotton manufacturing"
 Indications are that this will be the most largely attended meeting of the as- sociation yet held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
MANY OFFERS FOR FIGHT.
Paddy Carroll Offers to Pay $25,ooo for Jeffries-Corbett Match in Atlanta.

San Francisco, April 1.-The bids for the Jeffries- Corbett fight were opened to- day at Harry Corbett's quarters. Jeffries was represented by his manager, Billy Delaney, and Corbett by his brother, Tom. The first bid was that of the Yosemite club of San Francisco, which offered purse of $20. 900, or 70 per cent of the gross receipts. A check of $5OO0 accompanied the offer.
 The second bid was from the San Fran cisco club, offering 671s per cent of the gross receipts, but no purse.
 The third and last offer came from Paddy" Carroll of Chicago. who offered $3O,O0O for a fight at Havana in December or s25, GOO at Atlanta In June. Tom Cor bett decided to wait until he could consult with his brother as to which purse should be accepted and will give his answer on May 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

State of Alabama, Jefferson county Estate of Joseph Starks, deceased.
 Letters of administration upon the es. tate of said decedent having been grant ed to the undersigned, on the 1st day oi April, 1903 by the Honorable J. P. Stiles Judge of the Probate court of Jefferson county, notice Is hereby given. that all persons having claims against said es- tate, will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred
 TURNER R. WEAKLEY General Administrator Jefferson County. 4-2-3t-thur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
SOAP, ,OINTMENTANDP PILLS
Complete External and Internal Treatment of Every Humour from Pimples to Scrofula, from Infancy to Age,
 Price One Dollar.

Complete local and constitutional treatment for every humour of the skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair, may now be had for one dollar. Bathe with hot water and Cuticura Soap to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and apply Cuti- cura Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and lastly, take the Cuticura Resolvent, to cool and cleanse the blood. This treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and sleep in the severest forms of Eczema, and other itching, burning and scaly humours, and points to a speedy, permanent and economical cure of torturing, dishguring humours, from pimples to scroflla, from infancy to age, when all other remedies and the best physicians fail.
 Cuticura Remedies are sold througho out the woi Coated Pills, 2oc. per vial of 60l, Ointment 50c Soi Rue de Ia Paix Boston, 1S7 Columbus Ave Pott
 Ey- Send for How 10 Cure Every Humour."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL- LAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

feated the Tulane university in a magnif- icent game of baseball this afternoon on the athletic field of the institution by score of 2 to g. From start to finish the game was an excellent exhibition of base ball, and the cadets won by all round superior playing.
 The fielding, batting, base running and team work of the institute boys easily surpassed the work of the Tulane uni versity men. The battery work of Cor don and Pollard for the cadets was su- perb.
 Coach Leidy received an ovation for his excellent coaching of the cadets Out of the three games with the Tulanes the cadets have taken two This makes an suspicious beginning of the season. The score by innings was:
 Cadets. .. :. .............00 0 O 0-7 Tulane e. e. e. ............l U U V-1
 COLLEGE BASEBALL.
 University of Virginia, April 1-Vir- ginia, l; Pennsylvania, 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

The agonizing itching and burning of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crusting of the scalp, as in sealed head; the facial dsfgurcment, as in pimples and ringworm; the awful suf- fering of infants, and anxiety of worn- out parents, as in milk crust, letter and salt rheum, ,-al demand a remedy of almost superhuman virtues to success fully cope with them. That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resolvent are such stands proven beyond all doubt. No statement is made regarding them that is not justified by the strongest evil dence. The purity and sweetness, the power to afford immediate relief, the certainty of speedy and permanent cure, the absolute safety and great economy have made them the standard skin cures of the civilized world.
 d. CutIcura Resolvent, 5Oc, Gin form of Chocolate ?, 25c Depots London, 27 Charterhouse sq.; Paris, T Drug Chem. Corpy Sole Proprietors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
At Bennings.

Washington, April 1.-Delightful wealth CT and a card that promised excellent sport drew a big crowd to the races at Bennings today. The track was heavy and spongy but the going was perfectly safe. Three favorites won, Judge. Exam iner and Athleroy, the first two being at odds of 1 to 8. Redfern, Cannon and Haack each rode two winners. After a thorough investigation of yesterdays fifth race. the stewards today set down Jockey Miles for the remainder of the meeting because of what they regard as his suspicious ride on the faYorite, Car roll D. The case will be referred by the stewards to the Jockey club for further action.
 First race, six and one-half furlongs, selling-SlidelI, 1O6 (Gannon), ' to 1, won; Secret. 96 (McCafferty), to l, second; Blue and Orange, 95 CRedfern), ' to 5, third. Time, "A 2-5.
 Second race, maidens, four and one-half furlongs-Judge, 107 OHaaclx), 1 to 3, won; Listaway, 104 (Pollock), 8 to 1, second; M Theo, 104 (Burns) 12 to 1, third. Time, 0:5S.
 Third race, six furlongs-Examiner, 96 (Redfern), 1 to ?, won; Flying Buttress, 113 QHaack), 12 to 1, second; Anna Daly, 91 (Creamer), to 1, third. Time, 1:16 2-5
 Fourth race, maidens, seven furlongs- Benduro, 100 (Gannon) 5 to l, won; Flo Russell 105 (Mles), ' to l. second Cheru- bim, 90 Henderson,, to 5, third. Time 1892
 Fifth race, selling, six furlongs-Turn Pike. 93 (Redfern), 41s to l. won; Sir Christopher, 107 (Minder), 6 to l, won; Lady Radnor 101 CHaack), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:15%.
 Sixth race, handicap mile and 100 yards-Athelroy, 113 Haack), 8 to B. won; Coleman, 116 (Odom) 13 to 5. second; Bar leduck 113 (Shea), to l, third. Time, | 1:53.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

Summary: Three-base hit-Stanley. Twa-base hits-Stanley Abbatichio, O Brien, Dexter. Bases on balls off Pittinger ?; off Clarke ?. Hit by pitched ball-By Clarke l. Struck out By Clarke ?: by Campbell 1; by Platt 6; by Plttinger 1. Time of game-One hour and thirty-fve minutes. Umpire Sorber. Attendance-11OC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald n. graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

An occasional dose of Prickley Ash Bitters keeps the system healthy, wards off disease and maintains strength and energy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

Extraordinary showing today of LADIES' WAISTS embroidery i LADIES kMoNAs of Lawn, Swiss and Madras 49c 75c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02

Rmedle Corr, Propret nd "How
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-02
MARION DEFEATS TULANE.
George Leidy Given Ovation for His
 Superior Work as Coach.

Marion, April 1.-(Special )-Marlon ca dets defeated Tulane university. The ca dets of the Marion Military institute de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-31
Practical.
'' IT'S love that

'' 'Tis love that
makes the world
go around, - she
blithely sang.
Then how do
you account for
the action of
the moon and
s tars? ?" a sked
the man from
Boston in his
severely prac-
teal way.
And he does
not know to
this day how
much he miss
ed by taking
such a prosaio
vi e w of tn 9
matter
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BY the Sea.
He-If Won re-

He-If you re-
fuse me, I'll
I'll dash my
brains out on
the rocks below.
She That is
impossible. A
man who would
do that hasn't
any brains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-31
AN ASTONISHING ADMISSION.
family. is it?

There goes a feller,'' said the man
who was whiting a single, tibet is
the ignrantest man in this hull town
Ship
That's a pretty hard thing to say"
He practically owned up ter it his
self, though. We wuz taiIkin' things
over in the store the other night, an
I'm dumgasted eff he didn't come right
out an own up tibet he didn't know ex-
actly how this Cover ment orter be
run!"
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MADE A BARGAIN.

TITS a swindlet" she said. 1.-THE idea
of charging IS for thati''
Under the circumstances. madam, .
returned the fioorwalker who had been
attracted to the spot, I'VE will make it
$4.99 to you
"Ah," she said, producing her purse.
that's more like it,"
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Mistress Con the sec
ond day to new cook)
Bridget, just lend
me Is cents. I'm out
of change.
Cook (aside) = Ha,
ha! That's why she
said yesterday the
cook in the house was
treated as one of the
family. is it?
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Carefully.

do you no
tice any change
in D u m l e ?''
asked the tall
man.
mo, I don't!''
snapped the 9th
er man sourly.
1t was Dunn
ley's tailor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-31

A Courthouse.
The old board
err was giving
the new arrival
some informa-
ton.
six engage
m is have
been formed in
this boarding
house in less
than a year, y
said he.
"Indeedt" re-
piled the new
conner, impress
ed. You might
almost call it a
courthouse. "
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THE MELANCHOLY DAYS

why do they call these melancholy
days?"
Because they are the days when
just as you have finished paying up
your debts for your summer vacation
you remember that you have got to be-
gin saving UP for the holidays
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AFTER THE REcEpTIoN.

Heller costume that night captf-
waited him. The papers described it as
q fetching gown
She Probably because it fetched"
her a husband.
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OF Course Not.

Of Course NOT.
Profe or
Miss Huggum,
what kind of a
noun is a kiss ?
Miss Huggum
Common, very
common indeed.
Prof e SIS or
Decline it.
Miss Huggum
Il? Neveri
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Time by the
EoreIock.

Va = i0&Rs
Sally Gay
Did he k i s s
you?
Dolly Swift
Yes. But, oh, 1
was SO morti-
fed! I kissed
him first.
Sally Gay -
Goodnessl Why
did 20 u do
that?
Dolly Swift
Why, you see, I
thought he was
going to kiss
me a moment
or two before
he really did,
and I acciden-
tally got ahead
of him.