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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
GROSS YOUR HEART"

w. F. Kirk in Milwaukee Sentinel. When we were boys together, Bill. yor were my bosom friend We used to fish together up the creek around the bend, And you and I were wont to tramp o'e many weary mile, Armed with those rusty muskets fifty years behind the style. You were born romancer, Bill, and wei do I recall How, when you told your yarns, I usei to greet you with this stall:
 Gross your heart.
 Black and blue!
 Show me, now,
 That it's true.' I recollect the readiness with which yo ''crossed your heart'' And told another story with the sam convincing art Of course I could not doubt you after yo, had stood the test And traced the sign I asked for on you sunburnt, blistered breast, And thus you used to get away with man a weird old tale One time you even made me think tha you had caught a whale! Gross your heart.
 Black and blue.
 Show me, now,
 That it's true!'' Tonight I sit alone and conjure up thos happy hours When you and I. barefooted lads, roamet wild among the flowers. And looking back, love to think neve doubted you. For under all your fancies beat heart courageous, true. Both day and night I've seen the sight the boy--the cracking ice The cries for help-the brave response and you-you paid the price! "Cross your heart.
 Black and blue!
 Show me, now.
 That it's true!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
About Persons.

George P. Ides of Jacksonville. Fla, is stopping at the Hillman.
 J. N Robertson of co1umbiana, was one of the Florence's arrivals last night.
 
 c. s. Holman of Nashville. travelling auditor for the Southern Express com pany, is at the Metropolitan.
 F. R. Finch of Shelby, is stopping at the Morris.
 W. D. Spence of Atlanta, was one of the Hillman's late arrivals last night. r J. D. Mckenzie of Goodwater, is in the city.
 ". L. Henderson of Mobile, is registered at the Morris.
 W. A. Meglemry. the popular travelling auditor of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, with headquarters at Louisville, is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 A. J. Harris of Decatur. was among the Hillman's arrivals last night
 W. B. Brown of Columbiana, is stopping at the Morris. S. J. Gardner of Centreville. was one of the Florences late arrivals last night. Congressman A. A. Wiley of Mont gomery, the popular and genial represen- tative for the Second district, was one of the Metropolitan's arrivals last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

A LTEoUGH we may say that we do | PVA not have enough time to be po- lite in everyday life, there is ap- l parently no dminution of that excellent quality in diplomatic relations. It is amusing to read the fowery and stately 1 through their ambassadors and other representatives. Even MT. Roosevelt has to strain a point to reply in kind to such verbose protestations of everlast- ing friendship. This eloquence was mo- l ticeable in the letter which the new British ambassador brought to America from King Edward VII, but when a South American republic gushes forth 1 it's assurances of good will the flow of words is astonishing. The remarkable feature of such intercourse is the fact that half the time it means absolutely nothing. The various nations bow and l scrape to each other like Gastons and Alphonses but if some unexpected contin- gency should place them in hostile atti- tudes there would be a short finale to all 1 poiteness. This formal state interchange of sentiment has an impressive sound and people imagine that 1t gives a cer- tain air of dignity to diplomatic proceed ings so 1t goes without question that so long as there are individual powers to
 chew the rag through their represent atives state communications will con tinue to take up space in newspapers.
 The fall of Zion is attracting wde- spread attention just now in the United States. It is generally conceded that Prophet Dowie is about the most unique and colossal humbug this country has ever seen. The power which he has ex- ercised over his followers has been al- most unthinkable in this enlightened age and the wonder has not yet ceased that he could sway them so successfully. Al- though bankrupt and overwhelmed by financial ruin, it cannot be denied that Dowie has erected a town on the shores of Lake Michigan which will serve as a lasting monument to his endeavors. Even If the Zionists were scattered to the four winds it Is quite probable that the name of the town will always remain and Dowie not be forgotten. It is said that he hopes to liquidate his debts in the
 
 ceivers think differently. In the mean time the state of affairs in Zion City is deploraDle. Some of the residents have nothing but checks and now that these have been declared worthless they will have hard time getting along unless some of their more wealthy neighbors come to the rescue. It is interesting to speculate what will become of the indus tries established at Zion City The lace factories have been considered perhaps the most interesting plants of the kind in the United States since Dowie origi- mated the Idea of manufacturing lace in this country Whatever may be the re- suit it Is plainly evident that Dowie is fallen prophet and his reputation among the faithful" has received severe shock from which 1t will perhaps never recover
 A new explanation of kleptomania has been given by metropolitan jeweler. Two handsomely dressed women came in- to his establishment and when thed had departed about $500 worth of jewels were missing. The man benind the counter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Maine's Biggest Organ.

The largest organ in Maine is at the Universalist church at Portland. In it are over 5000 pipes. the smallest, plccole being half an inch long, and the largest a double open diapason or thirty-two foot c pipe. The vox humana stop alone, having sixty-one pipes, cost s6oo The pipe rooms, of which there are four, are each as large as an ordinary bedchamber. The organ was voiced by J. H. Brown who voiced the organ at Westminster ab- bey. It has three manuals and is blown by three-horse power electric motor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
From the New York Commercial.

1 HE old Empire state continues to | l0 hold strong lead among her l sister commonwealths in the
 number of cigar factories within her
 borders. In all the state and territories
 combined there were 26, 523 cigar factories | in operation during the calendar year end l ed December 31, 1902, an increase of 1856
 in number from the previous calendar year. Of these New York had 6041. or nearly one-q quarter of the whole. They turned out in the aggregate 1,543, ,050, SAP cigars the process consuming more than
 26 GOO, ,OOO pounds of tobacco.
 l The 4193 cigar factories in Pennsylvania,
 however turned out a product far in
 excess of the New York manufacture,
 which makes her an easy leader in this 1 line of industry. She made 1,676 104, 022
 cigars last year, this output representing about 29. 9.500000 pounds of tobacco con-
 sumed. These returns to the office of the
 commissioner of internal revenue show plainly enough that many of the cigar factories in this state are fo very small l capacity, with a limited product, of |
 in New York city, where in some sections little ''hole-in-the- walr establishments are in frequent evidence, the manufactur- CT in many instances retailing his entire product on the premises. There are fas- | tidious smokers, indeed, who insist that | better cigars can be had in these little | factories than can be found in the aver cfah 1icbr xub ro retailed they generally qualify the state- ment, however, with an If you only know where to go''-but that sort of 1 knowledge requires the expenditure of | much time and trouble in the acquisition, not to mention the actual money expense | involved, or the hazards of the experi-
 ments. The pretentious shops are not
 likely to lose any trade through the ex-
 istence of such widely-scattered estab-
 lshments turning out reputedly par ex- cellence' cigars.
 Illinois stands third in the number of her cigar factories, Ohio fourth and
 Michigan fifth. Wisconsin, New Jersey.
 Missouri, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
 Maryland, Iowa and Indiana all have more than NVe hundred eacn. Inere are
 six cigar factories away up in Alaska one more than in the state of Mississippi. which is much nearer the centre of to- | bacco production; little Hawaii has one. New Mexico seven and Nevada six. There are fifty-sx cigar factories in the District of Columbia-which Is more than four | times the number in South Carolina and
 considerably more than North Carolina has. although it is a tobacco-producing 1 state.
 | Florida, according to her product of cigars, appears to be the section wherein
 the largest cigar factories are to be
 found. There are only 421 of them, but
 they turned out approximately 212.0o0.-
 900 cigars last year, while Illinois, with al- most six times as many factories pro-
 duced only about 3O5.00O,O0o. The indus try is large and prosperous one in both l Tampa and Key West
 l It is extremely interesting to discover
 in the great desert of figures embraced l in Commissioner Yerkes' report one lit- 1 tle oasis. The Honorable Webster Flan- l agan, who immortalized his name in. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
SOMETHING ABOUT THE
 MANUFACTURE OF CIGARS

republican national convention by ask. ing What are we here for. if not to gel the offices?' is still holding down the in. ternat>revenue establishment in the third Texas district. He has not been a con. vention delegate in vain. His district turned out ten million cigars last year. and ''Web' collected for his Uncle Sam during the lasst fiscal year the snug lit. tie sum of SAT, ,511. .2S-of which, it is to bs hoped. his avuncular principal turned services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
TAKE OFF YOUR GUN.

From the St. Joseph News.
 The unarmed man is as safe as possible if he attends to his own business. Ths fool with a gun is reckless and generally comes to grief, whether he shoots some. body or gets shot. To carry a pistol is evidence of either weakness or cowardice, or both; the gun play proclaims the polt- room, the bully, the puppy. Shun the man with the pistol habit; most frequently he is swaggering smart-alecki always he is menace to his fellow men-an ever ready instrument of trouble and a pro- moter of woe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Politics is skating pond full of big holes
 A man saves great deal of money by not having it to invest.
 A woman has about as much faith in her instinct as in the weather predictions of the chore boy.
 No girl has a right to throw such temp taton in a mans way as having little curl low down on her dress.
 A woman's idea of friend is one who will rive her heart by telling her all the dsa agreeable things other women say about her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Those Balloon Specials.

From the Kennebec Journal
 "where have you been?" asked the friend.
 'Ive been down to the wholesale house to get enough cloth for three or four pairs of trousers" responded the small tailor.
 "Why, you only have an order for one pair
 'Yes; but it's dude''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
No Problem.

In the south where the negro lives and where those of the race who work thrive there is no negro problem. Our friends north of Mason and Dixon s line think otherwise, but we who are face to face with the sons of Ham know better.
 Few of the original abolitionists of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
What Noah Missed.

From the Cincinnati Times Star.
 The ark had been out thirty-five days.
 "Of course" remarked Noah, as he took up the deck, this is better than sit ting around making pool on how fast we are going, but I wish-'
 He dealt Ham six more cards, switched the joker to his own hand. and wet his thumb.
 that bridge had been invented first in place of cinch. Then we might get up little real excitement.''
 "If it had" retorted Ham, every anil nal aboard would want to be the first to cross it when we make a landing"
 Only the time sneeze of the hippopot- anus prevented the dusky son being thrown overheard then and there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

philosophically explained this misdemean- or by saying that certain rich people have so much money and buy so many expensive things that they just natural ly" think everything around belongs to them. As an explanation of kleptomania this certainly beats them all and is char table, too. Similarly it is pointed out that this is the secret of the trusts. Ger tain eorpulent capitalists handle so much money that in course of time they become accustomed to thinking that they also just naturally own the earth. When we view the matter in this light it Is possible to have a more kindly feeling for the magnates, since it is easy to see that they are not largely to blame It Is an anus ing example of the life and manners of today that a well dressed woman who steals is kleptomaniac and woman in rags Is merely a thief.
 Even now and then a lot of millionaires with more money than time to spend 1t gather about festive board and proceed to lament the misfortunes that overloads
 
 tears in his eyes and in poetic vein will rant about the beauties of calm nature and the happy lot the poor bare footed boy who is permitted to revel undisturbed in such delights. These men actually con- vince themselves that they have long, ing for this kind of life but 1t Is noticeable that none of them ever make the change voluntarily and if by force of circum- stances they are driven to 1t all the TO- nance is forgotten. After course oi such remarks, which have the effect of making them all feel like martyrs, they order out about $50 worth of champagne and proceed to liquidate their sorrows. If they were really in earnest they would drink spring water and cut out the foam. Along about a. m. all the plutocrats are feeling mellow and have come to the conclusion that it Is very deplorable to be rich but then life has its compensat tions for all By the time they reach home they are feeling in an angelic mood and next morning they start out and trample on F. Opper's common people, with a glad heart.
 A Prof. Karl Pearson of London. has  taken up the gauntlet in defense of req hair. Although most people admire his courage most of them find it difficult to agree with his views. The professor thinks there is something wrong with the popular prejudice against red hair but cannot tell exactly what. He Is now engaged in making a census of red-haired personages in history which has accorded him very little satisfaction. Try as he may it is hardly probable that Prof. Pear son will ever be able to persuade woman with beautiful brown hair to exchange 1t for the red variety. even though she may have the privilege of calling 1t auburn" There is a feeling that red-haired people are also inclined to have red tempers, although there are numerous exceptions to this rule. After all 1t is a mere matter of taste and persons whose locks are fiery can console themselves that If people were to get into the habit of thinking that way they would consider red hair beautiful adornment and everybody would want to have it on their craniums. PC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
A BIT OF A LAUGH
Delaying Him.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 There Is only one thing that makes me want to live" said the tottering states man.
 And what's that?"
 T want to aggravate that confounded idiot who says he means to be my biog- rapher.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Concealed Weapons,

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
 The famous potrait painter threw down his brushes with a sigh.
 "What is the matter?" asked his elderly blossom of a customer.
 Its no use," he cried. T can never reproduce your lovelness''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Something must be wrong with our naval officers or else our sailors are sadly lacking in patriotism. The num- Der of assertions should cause grave fears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

To judge from the number of Italians captured who belong to the Mafia that organization must be stronger than was at first supposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Trinity college has disposed of the Booker Washington question in a dip. lomatic way that has brought that in. stitution some much needed advertis- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Boss Platt again assures us that harmony in New York state politics is beautiful. It is strange that he is called upon to reiterate this statement so often.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Mexico seems to forget that there are few men like Diaz. If his sue eessor should prove incompetent and be put in power for a long term there is no telling what evil results would follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Lawyer Patrick, as mayor" of the death house at Sing Sing. occupies a political office little desired by ma iority of the candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

When the Indians organize trust against the land grabbers they will de- serve the concentrations of their more advanced white brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

This country is interested to know that the St. Louis show is nearing completion and will soon be ready to attract the harI-earned dollars of American people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Diamonds are very trivial affairs since radlum has been put on the mar ket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The automobile is all right for spec tacular performances, but is badly out classed when entered against the plan tation mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The man who is conspicuous for his eternal kicking against the accommo- dation trains usually rides on a pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Mr Sam Parks is recuperating in the hospital of Sing Sing on the Hudson, where he Is now sojourning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Holland does not create much stir ir the newspapers, but the land of dykes continues to grow rich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

It is pleasant to know that Japan will hardly be under the necessity of wal loping Russia yet awhile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

"The Elixir of Life" will probably be tried on Emperor William for his throat trouble. This liquid is not re- lated to sour mash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

MT De Armond desires to be consid- cred a wit in congress, but there are others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Tom Johnson has stabled his auto, folded his tent, and stolen away in the night of political defeat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

At least the canal treaty is signed, but it is rather early to advertise re- duoed rates and excursions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The deacon who can pray good prayer at church and tell smutty joke at the club is man of parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

People must be getting wiser every day. Cranks have ceased to discover the secret of perpetual motion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Bryan and Croker would make No. vaudeville team. Even Corbett would have to go out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The dry bones of the Dreyfus case are beginning to rattle again in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Texas farmers have an eye single to their interests. for they have learned to appreciate the value of trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The Zionites do not seem inclined to cough up any more funds for Prophet Dowie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

A mans p-obity is not always meas ured by tl.e amount he puts in the col lection plate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The man who "dopes" a horse and the man who shoots loaded dice are on par.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Admiral Taylor agrees with Captain Hobson that we are badly in need of some more ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The seat of municipal boodling scan- dals has been transferred to Grand Rapids -icn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Cold winter nights are hard on the gentleman burglar, but then people sleep sounder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Zion City seems to be subject to financial squalls just like other towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Louisiana will stand for lynchings but the boil weevil must go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Professor Gunnels.

Prof H. c. Gunnels of Montgomery is at .hs Metropolitan. He has been in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Democrats say 'tis the pleasant hour of republican di5content.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Good name in man and woman, dear, my lord. is the immediate jewel of their souls.
 -Othello.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-01
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

A. H. Perry and Miss Mary Pestana
were married at the Catholic Cathedral
last night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-01
LOCAL BREvlTIEs.

A diminutive Chinese boy was arrest
ed last night on a charge of stealing
three bags of tobacco, worth fifteen
cents. A Japanese storekeeper brought
the boy in, saying that he had caught
him in the act.
Supt. Cooper was to have gone to
Kauai today. but his visit has been
postponed owing to the heavy rains on
the Garden Isle" Mr.. Cooper receiv-
ed a wireless wessage from Sheriff Co
ney yesterday, saying that the storms
had made roads almost impossible
A pool tournament is scheduled to
begin this evening at the Moana hotel.
The entries for tonight are M. Vida and
II. Kubey; Friday, B. H. Mclaughlin
and NJ. T. Lyons; Saturday, w. Wilder
and n. James; F. W. Mckinney is to
play with anyone who may be drawn
'on the fourth night.
Governor Dole's annual report was
sent on to Washington on the Nippon
Maru Tuesday The report has been
in preparation for some time, and is
said to contain important recommended
tions as we'll as interesting statistics
No photographs were forwarded with
of the Interior Department, annual re-
ports of this kind are no longer illus
trated