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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
COUNTY UNIFORMITY.
he Ashland Standard.

From the Ashland Standard.
 County uniformity of text books pre- vents frequent changes of texts in the schools of the county and saves the buy ing of many books when people move from one community to another, but 1t does not in any way reduce the exhorbi- tant price of books. This has been our experience in Clay county. Let the legis- latrre do it's duty to the parents and children of Alabama by giving us a uni form system of text books for the state. In no other way can the book trust be dealt knockout blow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
Leaal Holidays.

We have too many legal holidays re- quiring banks to close" said well known banker yesterday. "I am a southern man and like every southerner, have unbounu- ed admiration for Robert E. Lee put believe the great chleftan's memory could be fttingly honored without inter ruption to business.
 "A holiday on a Monday is particuiarly undesirable. There is an accumulation oi Sundays mall. When Tuesday comes tiie cashier and clerks are worked almost 'o death. Lees birthday is a legal holiday in only two or three states, l believe think the only days that should be op- served by the closing of banks anu general suspension of business are Chrls'- mas, New Years. Washington's blrtnuay' Memorial day and the Fourth of July
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

receipts were on the East End line in Au- gust amounting to s2396S.S2. The next largest was on the Avondale line in July, being s22,193. 22. The total receipts of the company for the first half of 1902 were s1, ,656, 52S .02, making the years revenue to the company s. 4SS, 3SS. 76. Of this the 5 per cent due the city amounted to STA, 469.
 City Auditor Milliken called the atten- ton of the B. of P. S. to the new law passed by the last legislature permitting the traction company to pay an increase of per cent of their earnings to the city instead of the car license of GA per lineal foot, inside measurement, of each car op- erated per year. This would make the citys share 6 per cent of the earnings. The traction company had the law passed and will very likely desire to make the change, as the car license on the long cars would be much greater than they paid heretofore on the small ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Nearly all our pains come from seeking pleasure.
 In the abstract a woman plans to get married just like man plans to start a savings bank account.
 You can never make woman believe that if she were man she wouldn't know more about women than men do.
 A woman can't help feeling sorry for a man who doesn't appreciate how much she could love him if she didn't love some body else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
ROOSEVELT STRAINS
 MANY PET THEORIES

In the message from the President transmitted by Senator Kearns to the people of Utah the sole disqualification urged against MT. Shoots candidacy is that he is an apostle of the Mormon church. But is it any more in conson- ance with the letter and spirit of the constitution or with the theories of true democracy to contend that an American citizen may be despoiled of common rights on ground of religious profession and association than on grounds of race, color or previous condition of servitude?
 It is not charged that MT. Shoot, the Mormon candidate, is bigamst. No accusation of felony has been made against him, and no ground exists. ap- parently, for a hysterical crusade like that which overran all constitutional re- straints three years ago in its eager ness to bar the doors of the house of representatives on another Mormon statesmen the Hon. Brigham H. Roberts. If Mr. Shoot is to be defeated in the Utah legislature or excluded from the senate 1t will not be on grounds of mis- conduct. but on those of religious faith 1 alone.
 It Is. of course, within the Presidents right to counsel the election or rejec- tion of senators for any variety of req sons. But we question the expediency of abandoning in the treatment of one class of citizens seeking preferment theories formulated and applied in the interest and for the benefit of another class.
 Wha fOr Crum be also cause for Shoot?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Ramnant Impe riaIism.

Senator Pettus, assisted by others who do not desire to see the republic changed into an empire, Roman fash ion. succeeded at last in striking out of the militia bill the section provid- ing for a reserve force, 100000 strong, consisting of men honorably dis charged from the army, or of volun- teers or the national guard. This force of 100000 men were to report yearly their residence, and to hold themselves in readiness to be mustered into service on the outbreak of war. For this an nual service they were to receive from the government S10.
 The section stricken out was first drawn as a provision for the better ment of the militia, but when the mil lionaires of the senate got hold of it they turned it into a measure to in- crease the standing army to the ex- tent of 100000 men. For the section provided that the proposed reserve force should be officered by the gov ernment, not by the states, and that in case of war, it should be subject to the call of the President without action or intervention on the part of the states. The governor of a state could not in case of a riot or lynching bee employ them at all. He would have no control over them whatever. The President alone would have been their commander.
 The sneaking manner in which this was attempted illustrates the persist ent efforts of the millionaire interest to turn this country into an empire-to keep down the masses, and to give themselves a free field for exploiting their combines. Instead of trying to build up the militia, they want a big regular army. The militia must be officered by the state, and if the re- serve plan had gone through the mili- tia would have been thoroughly dis credited.
 It was in short measure to degrade the militia to form an imperial regular army, and to swell the federal ex- penses, all because the few want more protection against the many. Senator Pettus deserves credit for the bold stand he took against the reserve fea- ture of the militia bill, and his success in that matter has postponed at least the imperial dreams of the plutocrats.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
MILL CHILDREN,

From the Huntsville Herald.
 If the state legislature could stand at the mill gates in this city and see the wee small children with wan pale faces come out we will venture they would draft and pass law within three days for their relief. These children go to work before most of us are out of bed, before it is daylight and quit work after dar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
NEVER SAID A WORD.

From the Eufaula Times.
 Grandma says never word over MT. Tunstall's election over her veto. It's a great thing to know when your licked, eh, Grandma, old girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Forest Talk.
From Judge

From Judge.
 First stag-Yes. poor old Antlers was shot
 Second Stag-How did it happen? First Stag-He was evidently mistaken for a guide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Thomas c. Platt has taken steps to re-elect himself United States senator. He owns all of the republican members of the legislature except three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
About Persons.

Arrivals at the TIillman yesterday-W. S. Adams of St. Louis. H. II. Ball, of New York. J. A Stoddard, of Hoboken. New Jersey, E. c. Fisher, of Saginaw, Mich., c. H. Hillman of Nashville, J. D. Rosenberger of Atlanta.
 Arrivals at the Metropolitan-William
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The fiction output last year was OOO0 volumes, and if eight of them are read twenty years hence, the world cannot put its fingers on them at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

In the frost belt they are now urged to look before they skate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The Judge Parker boom is very prevalent in all democratic districts, but Texas claims to be it's focal point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The senate rules are being worked against the statehood bill, which is to be talked to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

From the Marion County Democrat.
 Tell your trouble to the legislature-t's now in session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The S50,000 set on the pretender's head in Morocco is more easily offered than earned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Samuel J. Tilden, President-elect, is to have a statue in Washington. It cannot be counted out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Marconi divides his time between his fiance and his sparks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Now that paper is made from corn stalks the farmer has a place in litera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The hack horses of Annapolis had accumulated grudge against Secre- tary Moody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Trust-buster Knox is a man who has a reputation to make. He has yet to bust a trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The Monroe doctrine goes humming right along regardless of all changes in ambassadors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Competition in the baseball world has lost much of it's strenuosity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Robinson of Washington, D. C., J. J. shannon of Gadsden, James K. Maxwell of city, Nat Barker of city. J. o. Ralph, of Bessemer, R. B. Melcher of New York, L. Simpson of Atlanta, V L. Fowks of South Boston, Va.
 Arrivals at the Morris-A. R. Patter- son of Chicago. G. s. Lord of New York William F. Yotler of St. Louis, c. E. Mortling of New York, C. F Murnon of Jamestown, N. Y, B. G. Williams of Texas.
 William Robinson, representative of the grand lodge of the International Associa- tion of Machinists, is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

President Baer and President Mitch ell are not ready to do the Damon and Pythias act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The legislature Is equipped for work and the pressure of bills will be heavy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The unsmashed trust is still with us, not bit scared by congressional talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The New York World thinks South Carolina civilization is on trial before the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

The French ball has lost it's glamour, and is ready for use in the lesser towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Lynching is becoming unpopular in Mississippi also, where indictments have been returned against twenty eight members of a bee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
LOOK TOWARDS MONTGOMERY.

Mrs. Langtry's horses should be fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

scornine the base degrees by which he did ascend.
 Julius Caesar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
The Home Savings Bank.

The Merchants Bank have started a
new scheme to encourage their patrons
to save their money and the public are
taking very kindly to the enterprise. By
depositing 81 90 in the bank you get a
handsome steel bank which holds all the
change you drop in as the key to your
bank is retained by the officials of the
Merchants Bank. Over quarter oil a
million of these banks are used in Greater
New York and the company have already
placed 100000 in the United States
The returns show that the average saw
ings in them last year were 500. The
habit OF saving is so much harder to ac-
quire than the habit OF spending that
any continuance that will encourage one
to save. even in small amounts, is
worthy of commendation and patron
age. And when once one has begun to
save it is surprising and gratifying to see
how rapidly the small amounts accumu
late. II one only saves ten cents day
be will have $16949 in five years and
have the satisfaction all the time that he
has perfectly safe investment.
Any particulars about the little safes
and the way to start deposit will be
cheerfully furnished by the officials of the
bank.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

Mrs. Lucinda M. Flint, who passed
away early Tuesday morning, March 81,
was one OF the Oldest inhabitants of this
town, having lived in her present home
for 40 years. She was the daughter of
William and Mary BROWN Hovt, born
April l, 1919, in the north part of st.
Johnsbury, where with the exception of
a few years she has spent her entire life.
Her education was begun in the district
schools and later she attended Newbury
Seminary, after which she taught school
for few years. She was married Oct.
/, 1S45 to Alvin Flint, Jr,, who died
Nov. 16, 1851, since which time she
cared for her children. As she has been
in poor health for many years she has
been unable to enjoy herself by mnglng
with other people, having been quite
closely confined to the house, where dur
ing these years OF ill health her acquain-
lance has been limited to those who have
met her in her home and learned to know
her noble qualities. The loss of her only
daughter, Kate, in 1896 was shock
from which she never recovered, but her
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

George Ropes, who will be remembered
by many OF the older people in town as a
resident of st. Johnsbury in the early
fifties, died in Detroit on Monday. Mr..
Ropes was a native of Newbury, but
came to this village as a young man, and
worked at his trade as a carpenter.
Under the late Horace Carpenter he
worked on the court honse, and assisted
in building the Billiard house and other
buildings in town. In 1854 he went to
Boston and studied architecture. Lo-
eating in that city he became well known
in his profession and many public build
ings in Boston and vicinity were planned
and erected under his supervision. In
1873 he went to St. Louis and while in
business there made the plans and d.
rected the building of the Kansas state
capitol at Topeka. He was also en-
ployed in the erection of the Worlds Fair
buildings at Chicago and this was his
last active work. His wife and eldest
daughter died about three years ago,
and since that time he has lived with his
son, George A., Detroit architect. He
leaves one daughter. Mr.. Ropes was a
brother OF Arthur Ropes of Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
New Y. NJ. G. A. Secretary.

Secretary W. S. Dillon comes here from
Lowell today to take up the work in the
local association. He comes here highly
recommended and is sure of cordial
welcome. Mr.. Dillon was born and edu-
Gated in the public schools of Cleveland,
Ohio, and spent most of his early boy
hood days there. His first experience in
Y. M. c. A. work was obtained in
Cleveland where he was assistant secre.
tary Of the association of that city. He
took two years course at the Spring.
field Training school, which fits Young
men to be physical directors and secre
taries, and while there attained high
standing both in his studies and in his
physical classes. He is interested in
athletics and has been member of
basket ball team. He was called to
Lowell about three years ago as assis-
tant secretary to M. c. Williams, and
he was acting secretary OF the local asso.
citation for some time after Mr., Williams
left. Mr.. Dillon has been a general
favorite with the young men, and has
made the junior work of the department
which has been solely in his charge, the
most successful in the history OF Y. M.
c. A. work in Lowell. The Junior camp
under his direction was an important
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
RECENT DEATHS.
Carpenter.

Herbert Stoddard, son of Frederick E
and Kathleen Stoddard Carpenter, was
born in St. Johnsbury March 9, 1866,
and died in Lancaster March 20. He
received his early education in the public
schools graduating from the St. Johns
bury Academy in the class Of "a. He
graduated from Dartmouth College in
1855. During his college course he
represented the D,lta Kappa Epsilon
Society at its conventions in Washing
ton and Chicago and was afterwards
secretary of the D. K. E. Club of New
York city for several years. In the fall
ofS8 be entered the office of Barlow and
Wetmore of New York city where he
read la during his course at the Colum-
bia law school from which he graduated
in 1890. He afterwards entered the office
of Booraem, Hamilton and Beckett
where be remained until 1892 when he
opened an office at 206 Broadway.
In the summer OF 1894 he married
AduuC AppiSlOu II uulSi, SIuCSl uduSu
OF Capt. George w. Hunter of the United
States revenue service, and afterwards
resided IN New Rochelle, retaining his
Office in New York. He was prominent
in the political life of New Rochelle, being
chairman of its board OF civil service
commissioners. He was never of a
robust constitution and during the past
few years had visited his brother DR.. H.
B. Carpenter, of Lancaster. several times
in pursuit OF health and each time had
returned to his work much improved so
when his health again tailed in the win.
ter he wished to return to Lancaster as
he was much attached to the place and
had made many friends there who by
their kindness during bis last illness, con-
tributed much to his happiness and
which he greatly appreciated.
Funeral services were held at the home
OF his brother at bali past ten on Mon
day, March 49, Inferno mt was in the
family lot in Mt. Pleasant cemetery, ST.
Johnsbury. He leaves a wife and child
rem, mother and brother to mourn his
loss.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
pointed: III. Henderson, James A. Ham
ilton, David Knowlton, Charles A. Chad
bourne,
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Ode
Fellows block. Sunday morning ser.
vice at 10 AS. Subject "Are Sin, Disease,
and Death Real?" Wednesday evening
meeting at 100. Children's Sunday
school at 1915. The reading room is
open on Wednesday and Thursday from
2 to 5.
The lecture at the First Baptist church
next Sunday evening will be the last OF
the series on the book of Job.
Rev. Mr.. Duston will preach at the
Free Baptist church next Sunday morning
upon Jesus and the World-Calvary."
The evening address will be preceded by
a general praise service. Mrs. Don L.
Stiles will sing a solo at this service.
The meeting will be held in the audience
room, and all are welcome. Monthly
conference meeting this Wednesday even
ing.
At the church OF the Messiah. next Sun
day will be observed as Palm Sunday.
At the morning service the pastor will
preach, topic: Victory in Defeat" At
the evening service Mr.. Walch will give
the last in the series of special addresses
on Great Events in the Live of Jesus"
topic: His Vision OF the Cross; the At
fractions of Sacrifice.
Palm Sunday will be observed at Grace
Methodist church next Sunday in SER
mon and song, the subject OF the evening
lecture being "The Mountain of the Holy
Cross"
The subject of next Sundays discourse
by the pastor of the Advent Christian
church, at 1890, will be, 1.-THE Honor
God Conferred on Christ" The evening
service will begin at $50 sharp. The
theme for the evening will be, "Chrst's
Sacerdotal Prayer for His Disciples"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Basket Ball.
Brnttleboro Wins State Championship

The second of the series of games
between Company D and Bratteboro
YIN. c. A. for the state basket ball cham
pionshp was won by Brattleboro Friday
evening by the score of Is to II. By
winning this game the Brattleboro boys
are the state champions for the season of
1929. The game opened with fast,
clean basket ball, both teams getting in
their best work. For some time neither
side seemed able to locate the baskets,
each team doing skillful work, lodging
and passing the ball. The blocking by
both teams was clever and it was not
until few minutes before the end of the
first half that either team made basket
from the floor. Tufts made one for Brat
tleboro which was followed in quick sue.
cession by one by March. The half fin
ished with three points tor Company D
and five for Brattleboro.
The second half opened with faster ball
than the first and sensational playing by
both teams brought cheers from the
excited spectators. Smith threw the
first basket for Co. D, getting a long
shot from the side lines. Tufts for Brat
tleboro threw clever basket. Through.
out this half was some of the liveliest
PLAYING ever seen here and Brattleboro
won the game by fairly out CHASING Co. D
in endurance and training.
For Brattleboro TUFTS and Howe
played the best game. March and Stat
ford, who were the stars of the game
played in Brattleboro, were easily out
played by Smith and Beck, while Heath
played the best game be has played this
season. Parks throwing OF baskets on
fouls was a feature while Wright played
his usual good game.
The Brattleboro team made manv
friends here by their gentlemanly appear
ance and conduct and if Co. D has
team next season they hope to arrange
another series of games with them.
BRATTLEBoRo. COMPANY D.
March, If, IT, Beck
Ellis, Ferriter, rf rf Parks
Howe, c, c. Heath
Tufts, lb, h. Smith
Stafford, RIB, RIB Wright
Summary: Goals from floor. Tufts 8,
Howe 2 March 2, Beck, Heath, Smith. Fouls,
Company 3, Bratteboro 9. Goals on
fouls. March 1. Parks 6. Referee, Gum.
EMPIRES, Sanders and Straub. Scorer, Stiles.
Timers, Wilson and Clark Time 20 minute
halves. Attendance, 600.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Sunday School Work.

The committee appointed at a recent
conference of St. Johnsbury Sunday school
workers to formulate definite plan OF
local organization met on Sunday after
noon to discuss the situation and carry
out their instructions. subcommittee
were authorized to prepare constitution
and bylaws and a list of officers to be
presented for ratification and election at
a meeting of the officers and teachers of
the several schools in town, which meet
ing will be called sometime after the mid
die of April. The purpose Of the organi
cation will be to develop interest in Sun
day school work in this vicinity, the
workers of the different denominations
combining their forces to that end.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Deaths.

At ST. Johnsbury, March 26. infant daugh,
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. D. c, Horner.
At North Danville, March 10, Mrs. MARY
Fitzgerald, aged 90 years.
At Lyndonville, March 80, Mertie, daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, aged 2
years.
At Burke, March 20, W. H. Bailey, aged
80 years.
At Sutton, March %, Beulah NJ, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Hayward, aged IA
years, month IA days.
At Lower Waterford, Mar "a, Fred A.
Blodgett. aged II years.
At Victory, March %, infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leziem Forrest.
At Bellefonte, Pa, March 80. Gregory
Beck. aged so years, formerly of st. Johns
bury.
At Kenosha, Wis. March %, Rev. DR..
George H. Ide, aged Cd years, a native of St,
Johnsbury.
At Bradford, March %, Mrs. Noah &.
Avery.
At Greensboro. March 20, Miss Nancy
Lumsden. aged 81 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Beck.

Gregory w. Beck of Bellefonte, Pa,
died Monday at his home there, after a
few weeks illness. Mr.. Beck was born
in Stortzinger, in the state of Hornzelen
in Germany about so years ago. He
came to his country when about IS
years old and lived here for short time,
when he moved to California. While
there he married Miss Lena Markham,
and shortly after they returned here,
where he lived until about four years
ago, when he went to Belleionte to take
charge of the blacksmith shop in the
Standard Scale works He was employed
in the blacksmith shop at the scale shops
while here. He leaves a wife and five
children; Arthur of Pittsburg, Pa, Her
bert, Carl and Emma of Belefonte and
Mrs. Nathaniel Russell of St. Louis, Mo.