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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

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 w. l.. Simpson of Dawson, Ga, was one of the St Nicholas arrivals last night Hon. I. w. Hill, state superintendent of education stopped in the city a few hours last night en route from Mont gomery to Livingston, where he conducts a teachers institute today. Prof. Hill is making a most aggressive campaign throughout the state in behalf of eduea- ton. He spends over one-half of his time in the field He speaks enthusiastically sf the schools of the state and of the smooth way in which the uniform text book law is being put into operation. His special work now is the building of better rural school houses He said T congratulate the Age-Herald on its strong editorial of a recent issue on the stand It took for better rural school houses. In my opinion, one of the greatest hinder ances to educational progress in our rural districts is the lack of better buildings. l hope the fight will be kept up until every rural district in Alabama has a modern and handsome school house."
 
 W. L. Rodgers. superintendent of the state prison, returned last night from a deer hunt in Tuscaloosa county. He re- ports good time
 Lee M. Otis of Greensboro, is in the city
 s. T. Walker and W. E. Kinser of Sel- ma, are at the Hilman.
 L. B. Musgrove of Jasper, was one of the Hillmans arrivals last night.
 The Hon. Frank P Glass business manager of the Montgomery Advertiser, is in the city looking after business inter ests MT Glass in speaking of the Capi- tai City, said; "Our town is enjoying an era of peace and prosperity. The legisla- ture having adjourned, there is somewhat of a Hull in politics, although we are never entirely free of political gossip. With eleven cent cotton Montgomery Is a land of plenty
 w. c. Nicholas of Little Rock was one of the St. Nicholas arrivals last night,
 
 Dr. II. c. Burke of Chicago is at the Morris.
 w E. Hancock of Richmond, Va. was one of the Hillmans late arrivals last night.
 J. D. Coates, a prominent citizen of Mobile, is registered at the Hillman. James Dixon, a prominent traveling man of Memphis is stopping at the Flor ence.
 A. A. Burney of Rome, Ga., was one of the St. Nicholas arrivals last night. Joseph Bryan. vlce-president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, and w. H Goadby and w. E. Strong, di- rectors of the company, are at the Hill man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
North Alabama.

Those who are familiar with the in- flustrial and agricultural development going on in north Alabama will testify to the truthful observations of The Age-Herald's special correspondent in presenting the thriving conditions that exist.
 From Birmingham to the Tennessee line prosperity is in evidence. The entire section north of us is pulsating with new energy and the possibilities of husbandry, especially truck farm Ing, as well as manufacturing enter prise, stir the imagination and stimu- ate endeavor The Age-Herald's repre- sentative does not overdraw the pie sure in a single particular.
 Nature has been most lavish in her gifts to the Tennessee valley. The farm lands there are unsurpassed in their fertility, and no soil responds more readily to treatment than that found in most of the northern coun. ties. Timber is plentiful, and minerals likewise abound.
 The three cities of Sheffield, Tus. cumbia and Florence form center of wonderful industry, and as a promi- nent citizen of Lauderdale remarked recently, what is possible in Birming- ham is also possible in Sheffield,
 The leading people of the Sheffield district do well in discouragng boom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the NeM York Press

From the New York Press.
 When you catch woman in fib she explains that she never could understand business.
 A man who could love wife ten years older than he would think 1t was fun to swear off smoking.
 A woman would almost rather have a scandal in the family than a cold that makes her nose red.
 It is very impertinent of man to keep looking at a woman so much that she has to keep looking at him to see If he is doing it.
 When girl asks man to tie her shoe strings you d think to look at her face that she had asked him to cut the leaves of a book for her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 @HE report that the southerners (0 resident in New York are making
 a movement to combine their po- litical strength in order to ''rehabiitate the democratic party" is interesting and not improbable. Nor is it an exagger- ated estimate that of them and those di- rectly in sympathy with them there are seventy-five thousand here.
 In 1900, out of the 737.477 native whites of native parentage in New York, there were 23, 549 natives of southern states, dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The visit of William Jennings Bryan to the old world does not mean that he. is out of politics, but rather that he is getting deeper into it. MT Bryan is studying England's fiscal sys- tenn and sociological conditions and is listening to the speeches of Asquith and Chamberlain, and before he re- turns will have conference with Ex- Chief Croker at Vantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
After the Taste.

From the Philadelphia Press
 This" said the host, as the butler ap- peared with two pony glasses of the ann Der liquor lis some especially fine brandy. 1 want to see how you like 1t.
 "Ahi' exclaimed the guest from Texas. as he tossed it off, that's good liquah. sah. l wouldn't mind having drink of that H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Press dispatches from London an nounce that MT. Bryan is undecided about running for President. Demo- crats will approve his idea of leaving the nomination to a convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The English people set royalty up to fine spread at Windsor the other night and then had generosity enough to be delighted by the splendid way in which royalty demeaned itself about the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

As was to be expected another sub rosa diplomat has turned up in Wash ington. This time he halls from Santo Domingo and evidently wants to follow the example of the esteemed Varilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Richard Croker has been entrusted with the task of tanning Bryan while the statesman is across the water. It is not stated what method the former Tammany leader will adopt in order to call off MT. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Now that the new canal treaty has been signed with dispatch perhaps those London papers will speculate further on the mysterious doings of Uncle Sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

President Gompers stepped on so- cialism with heavy foot. majority of the labor federation seemed to agree with him in thinking the move ment radically wrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
Full Dress"

'Why do they refer to the ladies' gowns as full dress, asked one of the lockers on at the dance in the Hillman.
 "On the same principle" replied the cynic standing next him, that a chicken without feathers is referred to as a. dressed chicken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Nashville has secured the next Con federaie Veterans general reunion. The only reason Birmingham did net get it was because the old soldiers have become accustomed to bowler smcke and dc not care to exchange it for any other variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

JUST now the United States is busy lOU specializing as to who is the mys-
 terious gentleman of means who lost his ear and hopes to repair the damage to his beauty by grating. Both humorous and serious discourses on the subject have appeared and wise para- graphers are not content with mere drol-I lery but often give way to a bit of sar- casm. Who the man Is Is a question no one seems able to answer. Those most interested preserve an inviolate silence by saying that they are under bond to keep the matter secret and 1t seems a cer- tainty that the gentleman himself does not intend to make his identity known The funny part of the affair is the fact that all this trouble and expense is brought about simply that the millionaire may take unto himself a wife. It is not stated whether he has already been &C., cepted or whether he has even picked out his prospective spouse. If the matter is really settled it seems that the brde-to- be is very hard to please and it would be a good idea for the westerner to pro- pose to some one who never saw him minus one ear. However, the milk in the cocoanut, as the end man says lies in the fact the gentleman has the cash and even if he were missing one acous- tic member he would not make bad bargain in the matrimonial market. In the meantime the man who is selling his flesh for pelf is receiving no sympathy. He Is no martyr, far from it. But the deal seems to have been a fair one, and if man wants to sell his ear for the sum of $5OOO he is spiting his face, in- deed, but no one else has any legitimate kick to make.
 It is rumored that King Leopold of Belgium is contemplating a visit to our shores. The festive old monarch is no doubt counting on a royal time when he gets to America, the fame of our viands and other necessaries to good living hav- ing no doubt reached his ears. Although Leopold does not stand high in the favor of his fellow monarch of Europe we are a very democratic people and if he is at all sociable will give him hearty well come. The roue shows a great propen- Slty loA 7hlSSlitS HIS DTOlileI Whether he will attempt the lips of Pres ident Roosevelt is a question. Our execu- tive is known to be a courageous man but it is hardly probable that he will meet such contingency without finch ing.
 Reed Shoot of Utah is much in the pub lie eye just at present. He was doing very well in the senate until the Wo- mans Christian Temperance union saw fit to announce themselves unalterabIy opposed to having him continue to rep resent Utah in our national legislative halls MT. Shoot is an apostle of the Mormon church, and well known as a republican politician and financier in his state. He was born in Salt Lake City forty-two years ago and has always been conspicuous figure in the life of the town. From his prominence in religious affairs he was made one of the presi- dency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1885, In 1900 he was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
 Lyceum Hall Needed.

'.The lyceum lecture course had to be abandoned two years ago because no suitable hall could be obtained for the entertainments said II. k. White. who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

This is the kind of weather that makes you want to go out and get thoroughly chilled so that you can have the pleasure of thawing out again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
As Defined.

From the Chicago News.
 Say. papa" asked little Cordelia, "what is a woman called who thinks twice before she speaks?"
 She's what they call a mute, my dear" answered the knowing parent. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The republic of Panama will soon have a constitutional convention. It is understood the grandfather clause will have no prominence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The esteemed Wos y Gil has landed on the American band wagon and it is said he will work for the abolition of revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Panama is to be congratulated on the probable selection of Dr. Amador as president. Spoilers and pronounc- CTS can rest in peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The Russian bear growls and scrapes around in the far east, but no one pays any attention now Uncle sam is busy in other quarters of the globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

That western millionaire is going to lots of trouble and expense to get a new ear, but human vanity will stop at nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Excursion rates are being offered for a trip through the Panama canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

With 'possum up the tree and "ta- ters" in the fire it doesn't take a darkey long to put two and two to- gether
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Congress is in session and the sul- tan and his affairs have dropped out of notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Birmingham extends congratulations to the Seaboard Air Line and it's able and popular president, John Skelton Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The ice man has been put out of business out west Jack Frost gan now deliver the goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Tn the meantime cotton is being sold at a good price and the planter Is chuckling to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Wintry winds are assisting the po- lice in keeping idlers off the street corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
One Drawback.
From Judg.
In the Bookstore.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 Jones new book is all the raget' Yes; everybody's raging who bought itr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Nav said MT. Corbett, T kin lick i'm, but there aint no money in it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Growers political luck may yet hold good, but his gunning expedition to Virginia was a failure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

MT. Roosevelt has not delivered a sermon in quite awhile now and Dr. Parknurst has the field to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

The gentle game of graft still at tracts a few players among those who ought to know better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

In summing up the democratic cer- tainties Congressman Grosvenor neg lected to mention Indianola, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

United States senators are making easy money these days. Their office hours are twenty minutes a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Some old maid has discovered that bugs and beetles are being sent through the United States mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Bulls and bears cavort playfully along Wall street, but in the vernacu- lar of the day, There is nothing doing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

No doubt Colombia feels like the man who was called to good thing, but could not possibly come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
A BIT OF A LAUGH.
The Women of History.

From the New York Sun. Queen Elizabeth was surrounded by the ladies of her court. T should think" remarked Leicester, your majesty would be afraid of some of these trains colliding'' Not at all" returned the queen; 'I have a perfect block system" Taking the hint, he was careful to keep off the royal robes
  Joan of Arc was explaining her success. q simply spread the rumor that carry a hatpin," she said. After this no one wondered why the enemy always trekked so hastily to the woods.
 The Size of It. From the Atlanta Constitution. This is the season when the letter of the Prodigal Son, being interpreted, reads: Dear Father-I will come home for Christmas, and one hundred dollars"
 The Drama of Dirt. From Town Topics. Madge-How was the play last night? Dolly-Just lovely. It was full of things a girl had to pretend she didn't under stand
 One Drawback. From Judge.
 Yes, it's a very ingenious flying ma chine It combines the minimum of weight with the maximum of power-in fact, there's only one thing the matter with it."
 Whats that?'
 Tt cant fly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

managed the lectures. "The Jefferson theatre and the Bijou have attractions every night and therefore 1t is impossible to make yceum dates at either of those houses. When the Masonic Temple. with its assembly hall. is completed the lec- lures will be resumed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

THE AGE-HE Panama is to be congratulated on the probable selection of Dr. Amador as president. Spoilers and pronounc- CTS can rest in peace.
 ------ The esteemed Wos y Gil has landed on the American band wagon and it is said he will work for the abolition of revolution.
 That western millionaire is going to lots of trouble and expense to get a new ear, but human vanity will stop at nothing.
  With possum up the tree and 'ta- ters" in the fire it doesn't take a darkey long to put two and two to- gether
 d'ii CALCULUS OOhSi to the Seaboard Air Line and it's able and popular president, John Skelton Williams
 Bulls and bears cavort playfully along Wall street, but in the vernacu- lar of the day, There is nothing doing"
 In summing up the democratic cer- tainties Congressman Grosvenor neg lected to mention Indianola, Miss.
 ------------a MT Roosevelt has not delivered a sermon in quite awhile now and Dr. Parknurst has the field to himself.
 
 United States senators are making easy money these days. Their office hours are twenty minutes day.
 -s- Some old maid has discovered that bugs and beetles are being sent through the United States mail No doubt Colombia feels like the man who was called to good thing, but could not possibly come.
  The gentle game of graft still at tracts a few players among those who ought to know better. Growers political luck may yet hold good, but his gunning expedition to Virginia was a failure.
  In the meantime cotton is being sold at good price and the planter is chuckling to himself
  The ice man has been put out of business out west Jack Frost gan now deliver the goods.
 Congress is in session and the sul- tan and his affairs have dropped out of notice.
 XMinfru mindc ora agcictiup the DO-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

No communication will be pupiisnea without it's authors name. Re)eetee manuscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20
About Persons.

H. R. Clark of Mobile. is registered at the Hillman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-20

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, l42i U Street. N W.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-09-25
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headquarters for the things in Collars and Cuffs
everything kept First Class Clothing and Furnishing Store
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-09-25
Jewelry Department.

Notwithstanding the short wheat hot had
this trade this department satisfactory
ceeng anything the We buying extensively
Fall Winter and make will for
offer handsome bargains beau ece Liver Tea
Se $5 Berry Bowl $780, Apiece Coffee S $40; in fact number of
silver will offer prices besides articles
wey We have few Sample Shopping would like YOU
They the very latest styles n this line.
We have few BARGAINS Clocks will investigate
Don't forget repairing department. always top
fully guaranteed.
satisfaction
Correct time by v Tel. Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-09-25

Fall and Winter Hats, all the shapes and shades
Underwear, all grades, both wool and cotton.
Shirts in soft and stiff bosom, all styles and grades
Hosiery all the newest shades both fancy and plain
White and fancy Vests, great variety
Handkerchief in silk. and linen
Gloves in dressed and undressed Kid all grades and shad
Suspenders Umbrellas Suit Case Travelling bags and /
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-09-25
Dress Goods-


such a selection of Millinery certainly
attempts show such styles. The Walking Hats
all the style exclusive Don't think of buying
Hat of any description without seeing our line first.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-09-25
Shoe Department.

Department of bargains for all Any Summer Shoe or
house ACTUAL FACTORY COST Must make room
for Big Fall Stock that is arriving daily
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-09-25
Shoes" For Boys and Girls.

knocks school h that mt we'll
WE'LL have good solos, good uppers and good Innings Shoes
leading Makers the best the world tor the least
money The designers have exced all previous efforts IN artistic loot
We invite your inspection.
Watch Our Next Ad For Fall Prices.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-01
RACES AT JENNINGS.

Washington, March 31.-Pleasant
weather, heavy, sticky track and a
fairly good card We're the conditions
under which the races at Bennings were
run to-day. Favorite players had a
bad day, as only two of the first choice
horses won, Orloff in the first and
Gould in the third. Summary:
First Race-Handicap, five furlongs
OrloH, to 20, won, with Bass VERNE,
10 to l, second. Time 1907. Only two
starters
Second Race-Four and one-half fur
longs. Peter Paul, to /, won, with
Race King, even, second, and Pleasant
Memories, to 2, third. Time 0:57 3-5
Inird Race-Hurdle handicap, mile
and half over six flights of hurdles.
Gould, to 1, won, with Gibson Light,
. 10 l, second, and Alma Girl, to /,
third. Time 2:59.
Fourth Race-Selling, four and one
halt turlongs. SQUIRE, to l, won
WIN The Brown Monarch, to g. sec
0nd' and Interlude, Is to 1, third. Time
Firth Race-Selling, seven furlongs.
ol1r and Garter, 6 to l, won, with Car
ron D., to 5, second, and Imperious.
60 80 l. third. Time 1882 3-5.
HlXtn Race-Mile and a sixteenth.
hist' to l. won, with Duke of Kendall,
. 10 III, second, and Blue Victor, 10 to
l. unlfd. Time 1:54
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-01
70 MILES AN HOUR
RECORD MADE BY w. IT. RAINEY
YESTERDAY
WITH BIG RED MERCEDES.
RECORD WAS MADE ON ROAD TO
MONTGOMERY.

Savannah Is the Greatest AutomO-
bile Town in the sOuth-The Raj
ney Brothers of New York En-
jOyinS the Season Here with
Their Fine Machines-Run Yester-
day Was Made With Four Men
on Board.
Mr.. w. T. Rainey of New York, who
is spending the season in Savannah
and is the owner of a magnificent Mer-
cedes, 1903, automobile, yesterday made
a record of seventy-two miles per hour,
out on the Montgomery road. The
machine was carrying four men and
the figures are taken from the speed
ometer attached to the machine.
This, naturally, the top-notch
for automobiling in this Sec
ton, and shows not only that there
are some of the finest machines here,
but also that the roads are in excel
lent condition.
Savannah is the best automobile city
in the South" said Mr.. T. A. Bryson
last night. 1T not only has the larg-
est number of machines but the best
roads and streets. There are prob
ably more automobiles here than in
all the other Southern cities combined,
and the number is rapidly increasing.
AS to actual numbers, 1 suppose there
are seventy-five machines here and at
present rate of increase there will like
ly be a hundred by the end of the year.
The people take kindly to the horseless
carriages and there are few accidents
or complaints. A number of machines
are driven by ladies, and there are
some men who are really quite ex-
pert. The favorite machines here are
the Ramblers and Oldsmobiles. Gaso-
line is the principal means of propul-
sion, all but three machines having
this equipment. OF the others one is
a steam locomobile and two are electric
automobiles.
1.-The largest auto owned in Savannah
is a 12-horse power Panhard. The
two machines belonging to the Messrs.
Rainey are, of course, much larger, one
being d 1903 Mercedes, 45-horse-power,
costing $4,000 the one which made the
fast run this morning; and the other a
40-horse-power Panhard, that cost $751;
000.'