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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
WHEN A MAN SNEEZES.
From the Medical Record.

From the Medical Record.
 It is reported that MT. Jonathan Hutch inson has said that when man sneezes heartily he may know himself to be in the best of health" and that mo person in poor health was ever known to sneeze." The Scientific American, referring to this reported statement, falls foul of the Eng fish surgeon for making so dogmatc an assertion when the contrary is so easily proved. The journal in question then goes on to relate many old superstitions with regard to the i'll luck attending sneezing, some of which. while proving nothing, are interesting. It appears that many savage and semi-civilzed races or the orient have some curious customs regarding the sneeze. When the Sultan of Monomtopa sneezes, for instance, the fact is made known from the palace by certain signal. Instantly every subject within hearing of the signal sets up a shout the cry is taken up by others, and so extends until it runs through the con- fines of his empire. When the Sultan or Senaar sneezes, on the contrary, every woman in his harem or within hearing turns her back on him and makes sign of contempt by smiting her hips with her hands-disgusted that so mighty per sonage should have to sneeze like an ordi- nary mortal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
American Beef Eaters.

'In spite of the march of breakfast foods we are still a nation of beef eat ers," said a Birmingham physician yes- terday. I've are so accustomed to con- siderlng our English acquaintances as first in this respect that we have for gotten our own fondness for roasts, steaks and choice cuts. If you will just watch the guests in a first-class restau- rant some evening you will see proof enough, and a visit to the great slaughter pens in Chicago will leave an impression of wonder at the amount of beef people in this country devour Also you must remember that Chicago does not possess all the slaughter pens, by any means. don't deny that the amount of breakfast foods annually consumed has become enormous. but it will be long time be- fore the vegetarians and 'dietists' will be able to convince the average hungry man that he can get as much satisfaction out of a saucer of negative looking bran as he can out of a big, juicy steak, about two inches thick throughout It's entire area, with the usual accompaniments nesting about It's edges As to the health side of the question I do not care to comment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
Russia in Manchnria.

This is the day on which Russia said | to all the rest of the world she would evacuate Manchuria, as the other pow CTS had long ago withdrawn their forces from China altogether. As a matter of fact none of them had any right, except that of force, to enter China, but they did do so, and after plundering the country of bric-a-brac they withdrew with the exception of Russia, who continued to keep armies in Manchuria, where she has the ports of Dalney and Port Arthur and through which she has built railroad to her Siberian line
 After raising first one excuse and another Russia will not today leave Manchuria, or make the slightest eff fort to do so This brings her and Japan into close contact, for Port Ar thur and Dalney both lie close to Korea, the control of which Japan covets. It is her granary, and to it go her surplus population It is her near est mainland, and the plucly kingdom will fight to the death to avoid dom- ination of it by Russia.
 It is intimated that Russia and Japan
 
 will agree to divide the spells, Russia assuming practical control of Man churia, and Japan of Korea. The two countries are said to be negotiating a treaty at Tokio, and it is believed the basis of it will be the apportionment named. This would be the better set tlement--better than war, and better than any other that circumstances ad- init of. Russia needs an outlet to the open sea the year round, and this she will acquire if she can stay in Man churia, and Japan needs Korea, which lies near the island kingdom.
 The United States, and especially the south, will be the loser in case such a programme is adopted, because although two new treaty ports may be opened Russian control means Rus sian tariffs and Russian railroad rates, and Russian trade regulations. This strikes directly at our manufactures of coarse cotton goods for wear in the colder provinces of China. Regretable as this is, it is not easy to see how an equally fair chance in Manchurian mar. kets can be retained, unless Russia leaves it, and this is exactly what she will not do, unless all known facts are misleading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
The Philippines.

There is a good opening for teachers in the Philippines just now" said local teacher. q notice that the United States government is exceedingly anxious to se cure 15O male teachers at salaries ranging from s9O0 to s120O per annum. An ex- animation will shortly be held in some of the leading cities, but I do not expect there will be any great rush of appli- cants. If young man is not married and does not feel particularly attached to his native country he might be able to go without any regrets, but to many the prospect is not alluring. The sal aries offered are very good but young fellow who has any ambition hopes to make even more in this country, and in addition be much more pleasantly situa- ted. In spite of predictions of a glorious future the Philippines do not yet appeal very strongly to our young men, especi- ally the teaching class, who are not fond of hardships.
 "Qulte a number of teachers from the south are in the Philippine service, but have not heard that they are particu- larly delighted with their positions Teaching in the Philippines, where every pupil starts with the letters of the alpha bet is a hard task and one that few per- sons can fill acceptably."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
For Governor.

q can't remember the time in the his tory of state politics when there were so many prospective candidates for governor as there are now.' was the re- mark of a man who has been frequent visitor at the state capitol recently.
 True, 1t Is two years before the guber- material race will actually be on, but close observer in the Hobbies of the cap tol during the session of the legislature could see and hear many significant things which both resembled and sounded much like the oft mentioned bee. It is said that there are no less than four men now at the heads of state departments who are watching the trend of things, hoping for a good chance to slide into a boat that will land them safely at the coveted goal. These are Treasurer J. Craig Smith, Auditor Thos. l.. Soweil' Secretary of State J. Thomas Hefiin and Commissioner of Agriculture Bob Poole. This is a quartette of mighty good fel- lows, with lots of friends in all sections of Alabama. Another state official who Is in the class of prominently mentioned is Judpge J. M. Carmichall of the convict bureau.
 But these statesmen in the state capi- tol by no means end the list of candi- dates" continued the speaker. Just now the leading actual candidate is a resident of Jefferson county, Lieutenant Governor Cunningham. He left the legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
BOSTON'S $5O,OOO DINNER
 WAS A SPLENDID AFFAIR

time presented to Lord Denbigh, Col. Hedges. Gov. Bates. Mayor Collins and some of the other notables.
 Horticultural hall was splendidly dec- orated with flags and bunting the Amer lean and English emblems being plenti- fully used in conjunction with many shields, coats of arms and other devices to give a festive look to the lecture hall and the main exhibition hall of the build ing. In Symphony hall the decorators used 10000 roses, 5000 yards of laurel, 50uo yellow chrysanthemum blossoms and 1000 cases of southern smilax from Cuba, ar ranged on walls, balconies, stage and ta- bles
 The dinner consisted of eight courses. ard the cost of serving 1t for each indi- viduaI was about $50. Eight hundred persons, 300 of them walters, with 75 to pour wine, were required to serve it. or the wines. 800 gallons Is understood to measure the capacity of the hosts and their guests. The cigars, in their silver cases, cost $2500. The cigars alone being valued at $500. The much talked of souv- enir plates were distributed at the close of the dinner and were grealy admired be- cause of their design and rich coloring.
 At o'clock the speaking began. all the prominent officers of the two companies. and state and city officials making a few remarks. The red chairs in which the diners sat are to be sold at s each.
 The ancients observed their 266th an- nual fall field day by taking a trip down the harbor with their English guests. The cruise was literally a "trip down the harbor." because the entire three hours was spent inside Boston light An at- tempt was made to go out oh the ocean, the plan being to sail down to Marble head, but the ground swell at the harbor mouth forced a change in the course.
 Though the water looked calm and smooth. the ship was rolling and pitching at angles not pleasant for men whose en- tertainment has been thorough and whose hours have been late.
 On leaving the wharf the steamer was pointed up stream for a look at the war vessels in the harbor and alongside the navy yard. The passage was noisy with saluting whistles from tugs steamboats and factories. The sullen black British cruiser Retribution was the first war ves- sci passed, and to greet her the band played God Save the King" A small brass cannon was fired and the Ancients and Honorables gathered at the rail to wave caps and handkerchiefs. The sail ors responded with cheers, and the ships colors were dipped. The same ceremonies were performed, with a change in the national air, when the American Chicago and the French Froude were passed
 The Ancients' steamer got no further than off Nantasket. Then she made the regular excursion route back to town, ar irving shortly before 3 o'clock Luncheon was served on the lower deck during the entire trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
TO SLEEP.

F. H. Marr, in the Baltimore Sun. Sweet Visitant, that come'st to bless and
 soothe, And the days rough and jagged ends to
 smooth; To loose the griping hold of toll and pain, And bring a stronger flow of life again; Steal gently, softly, OCT my numbing
 brain, And clasp me with they firm oblivious
 chain. am so sick of life's unvaried round, So sick of labor's jarring, whirring sound; So worn with ceaseless strivings after
 good, So faint with struggles against ills wild
 flood; Come to me, blessed sleep, and let me This aching head upon thy soothing
 breast. Bring me no visions that the past once
 gave, No cherished forms, long moldered in the
 grave; No voices only heard in loves soft chime, No hopes exhumed from the tomb of
 time; Till I shall feverish start and wake in
 pain, To wish that I had never walked again. Bring me of future years no startling
 gleams. My waking hours are all too full Of
 dreams, Too full of cold neglect of passing good, Of fruitless longings, wild and unsub-
 dued; Kind Sleep. crowd not lifes coming good or i'll Into the presents overhowing Till. But give me one full draught from Lethes stream, That boon of boons, forgetfulness su- preme, Let hope and joy. let grief, and care, and pain, Bound captives lie. while thou dost tram quill reign; With one short. blissful hour Pf nothing ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
The force of heaVen-bred poesy.
 The Gentlemen of Verona.
Conditions of Business.

The rich mems panic has gone so far that many men who were on New Years day millionaires on the face of things, have been compelled to unload their large holdings in New York, and these unloadlngs at this time have de- pressed prices abnormally so far as sound and unwatered securities are concerned. It may be that no listed railroad securities are absolutely un- watered, but there arc some that are not watered up to the recent promo tion craze. The latter are the un- digested stocks, and they have practi- cally disappeared from the market al- together. It is the digestible sort that has been unduly depressed-stocks like the Louisville and Nashville which are selling below par, although the com pany is dividing per cent, and is earning perhaps twice as much.
 The Philadelphia Inquirer calls at tention to the extent of the prevailing liquidation in its city. It estimates the losses to Philadelphia investors in the depreciation in the market value of securities at half billion of dollars. Such loss in one city must be deeply felt. There were In Philadelphia, for example, fifteen thousand holders of Lake Superior stock. Philadelphians also controlled Asphalt. Both of these highly watered concerns have beer very expensive to the people of Phila delphia, and perhaps it has suffered greater losses than any other one city
 The large failures that have occur red have not, however, materially af- fected general trade, which exists in great and even undiminished volume. Some say the old-time panic is no longer possible in this country, owing to the changes that have taken place, while others say that speculation and general business have been divorced and will never be close partners again. At any rate the liquidation of the pc. riod is>going on without affecting gen. eral trade. and the country is exhibit ing under the strain inherent strength and a dignity that was unexpected. The country is sound, and Wall street is not. This seems to be the size of it, and any further explanation would be superfluous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08

greatly buoyed up by the trend of legisia- tion during the last days. and he starts into the contest with lots of strength. I hear that Mobile is also to have a can didate in the person of President Pro. Tenn. Goldsby of the senate. It is known to MT. Goldsby's most intimate friends that he now contemplates making the race.
 "stll another prospective candidate Is Congressman Thompson of the Fifth dis trict. Any contest in which he enters Is sure to become lively. Then there are two very popular men down in Hale county who are also talked of in con- nection with the race. Speaker Tunstall, of the house of representatives, and former Speaker Charles E. Waller. Either one of these gentlemen would make a strong candidate. Selma has a possibility in the distinguished personality of Col. H. S: D. Mallory, and in fact the woods are full of 'em.' From present prospects the next gubernatorial race will be a ysry exciting affair.""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
Circus Supplies.

'Wholesale merchants are looking for ward to the arrival of the big circus" said a gentleman yesterday. Butchers, wholesale grocers and produce men who get contracts for supplies will consider themselves very fortunate. A circus is the legitimate prey of many persons who know how to drive good bargains. The circus is practically at their mercy. It Is absolutely necessary to have provisions and food for the animals which must be purchased from local dealers because no supplies to amount to anything are car ried on the road This daily expenditure is no inconsiderabe amount and in the case of a big organization like Barnum & Bailey's it runs up in the thousands. Of course our merchants are too honest to make more than a legitimate profit out of the circus, but such contracts are all ways very desirable, and in addition there will be prospects for complimentary tickets, an item not to be overlooked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
NOT GERMANY, BUT AMERICAN.

From the London Chronicle.
 MT. Chamberlain has tried hard to work up an anti-German feeling on behalf of a retaliatory tariff against Germany. It would not be Germany that would be the first and most conspicuous object of our retaliation. The promised results of the inquiry" which, as we anticipated, have been limited to a collection of sta tlstics in which each party to the fiscal dispute will claim to have found confirm alton of its views, show that 1t is not Ger many but the United States, against which we should retaliate earliest and most heavily. Our exports to Germany have risen from e15,950,000 in 1890 to 916,- 4420 600 in 1902. Our exports to the United States sank from e29 0S9000 in 1890 to G19,46S.0O0 in 1902. Assuredly, retaliation would be a strange move from the poin; of view of foreign politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
Special to The New York Sun.

Special to The New York Sun.
 0 osToN. october 5.-The great red
 N banquet given by the Ancient and
 NJ Honorable Artillery Company of Roston in honor of the Honorable Ar tillery Company of London took place in Symphony Hall tonight. Nothing like it ever occurred in New England, and it is doubtful if a more costly feast was ever set in this country.
 No expense was spared by the Ancients to make it the most sumptuous affair ever arranged by a military organization, and a conservative estimate of the cost of dining 105O men is s500Oo, of which fully one-third was paid out for wines. It was champagne right through to the last course, and the result of such flow can well be imagined by those familiar with the capacity of the Ancients.
 It was wet without, too, for rain fell all evening. The Londoners drank very conservatively. but no wine was wasted, for the Boston company had thirst that had been waiting for nearly five years in anticipation of tonight's feast. Seventy five men did nothing else but pour cham pagne into the glasses of the assembled thousand. The Br1tishers did not empty theirs so frequently as did most of the others, and the result was that they un- derstood much more of the speechmaking than did the Ancients and other guests.
 You fellows can drink much more than we," said one of the English visitors to The Sun reporter this afternoon. "and as we do not care to go under at this time of the visit, we are drinking very conser- vatively Two of our fellows were knock ed over on Saturday and we all Jheard from it This morning we were told that if such thing occurs to any one of us again the offender will be dropped from the company here and will have to make the best of his way home When he gets there he will be dismissed from the crops"
 This remark explains why the English men have been lodging highballs, cock tails and champagne since they arrived here. To be sent home in disgrace is something not one of them dares risk, even if they have the inclination to accept the invitations to "have one" so often thrust upon them by their hosts. The Sun mans informant went on to say that very few of his fellows cared for drink and that they only accepted a taste now and then out of politeness. The attitude of the honorables at the dinner tonight bore out the correctness of this informa- tion and in drinking the many toasts the wine was barely slipped.
 The festivities of the evening began with a reception in Horticultural hall, which is directly opposite Symphony hall. This function was scheduled to occur at o'clock and continue until 2. The people who attended entered the reception hall by the Falmouth street entrance. checked their hats and coats and were in due
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
About Persons.

Colonel Wiley c. Tunstall who has been visiting friend in Birmingham for the last few days. left last night for his home at Greensboro.
 T. H. Jones. one of Greensboros prom inent citizens, is at the Morris.
 J. J. Lott of Montgomery is in the city. William P. Shugman of Nashville is at the St. Nicholas.
 Walter Fletcher Smith Of Havana, Cuba, is registered at the Hillman.
 A. E. Shahan, a prominent merchant and business man of Attalla, is stopping at the Florence
 M D. Wickersham of Mobile, was one of the late arrivals at the Morris last night.
 John M. Burns, prominent citizen of Selma, Is at the Metropolitan. A. L. Gwin, a furniture manufacturer of Alabama City, is in town.
 
 J. K. Thompson of the Geo. D. Brand company, stationers of St. Louis, was at the Metropolitan last night.
 Berry R. Smith of Montgomery Is regis tered at the Morris.
 W. L. Weaver, a popular shoe salesman of Knoxville is at the Morris. M Selman, leading merchant of Albertsville, is in the city.
 J. ". Willis and w. M. Brown of At lanta were late arrivals at the Hillman last night.
 H. P. Kennedy of Yates Is registered at the Morris.
 President Edward Flynn of Alabama District No. 20, United Mine Workers, has returned from Indianapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08

the Balfour ministry will fall soon after parliament meets, but that the retaliatory programme will later carry the country, and that MT. Chamberlain will become premier, and that he will proceed to fight Dingleyism, both in this country and in Germany, with it's own weapons, and that the cause of the open door wl1 lose it's only con sistent advocate. Dingleyism has no moral right to demand an open door anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 There's many a slip 'twixt the stay and the hip.
 Betting on race horses has saved a great many men from gambling with stocks.
 No woman who has the most clothes in A community can ever be really popular in it.
 What everybody is willing to do is to arbitrate with a man to get away from him something that is his.
 One of the most necessary things when A girl is going to kiss you is to pretend that you think you are going to do 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-08
Protectionism in England.

While neither Premier Balfour nor MT. Chamberlain believe in the pro- .tective principle, because it increases the cost of living to the passes, and because it is utilized by the few to rob the many, yet for home reasons both are advocating tariffs. Premier Bal four wants at present no tax on food stuffs. He thinks Great Britain can deal and dicker to advantage in com mercial treaties without resorting to duties on foodstuffs. MT. Chamberlain ideas, and he proposes to bind the colonies to the mother country by means of preferential rates, and this involves duties on foodstuffs. As re. taliatory measure and as the basis of commercial duties he wants duties on difference between the two, and event ually MT. Balfour will be found on the Chamberlain platform. MT. Chamber lain is over sixty years of age, But he is in fine health and strength, and he has begun campaign that promises to be memorable in British politics.
 No one can really blame England if she strikes back at the Dingley and German tariffs. MT. Balfour asked in his Sheffield speech that the govern ment be empowered to impose retal iatory duties. This is the substance of the government position. and it is really as broad as the franker and bolder declaration of MT. Chamberlain in his Glasgow speech. They stand on one platform. They demand retalia ton in the first instance, with impe rialism as an incident.
 The liberals will oppose this daring programme-this repudiation of Cob denism-and they will be >einforced by many conservatives and liberal unionists. Altogether it is probable