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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
MINORS Position is Costly.

II is believed that Seth Lows term
of office as mayor of New York has
cost him somewhere in the neighbor-
hood of s15O.OOO. He provided out of
his pocket entertainment for numer-
Gus distinguished guests, including
Prince Henry Of Prussia, and in order
to be near the city in summer he rent.
o-l an expensive place at Rye. TIE
salary is $4,000 per year.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
ORIGIN of Plant supers.Itions.

The origin of plant suDerstitions
may often be traced to the uses made
Of the plant, its foliage or flowers.
Among the Greeks, the bodies Of the
dead were crowned with parsley. He
will be in need of parsley" was, a
euphemism signifying a belief In the
approaching death Of tho person In
dicated.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
Could Always Wake a Livinq.

King Edward. when prince of
Wales. was asked. according to late
London club story. what he would do
should he meet with n sudden reverse
of fortune. or If the monarchy were
overthrown. The reply credited to
the prince Is: We'll. think I might
support my wife and family by lectur-
ing in the United States on how it
feels to be prince of Wales"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
"Joe" chamberiain's Daughter Hero.

While Joseph Chamberlain is work
ing to abolish free trade in England
his daughter, Miss Beatrice Mary
Chamberlain, is in this country study
ing its institutions with view Of i'm
proving conditions in her native land.
With TIE strong intellectually that
characterizes ell members of her
family. Miss Chamberlain refused to
be content with following society
routine. so sac became sociologist
and educator. She is devoting special
attention to schools, though she was
much interested in New York's sky
scraper buildings. its big bridges.
subway, elevated railroads, etc.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
Objected TO Tombstone Paving,

Tombstones are not so infrequently
employed in different parts OF Not
tinghamshire. Derbyshire. Lincoln
shire and Leicestershire. England. for
the purpose Of paving; and yeai or
so back the inhabitants OF the Vats
of Belvoir raised vehement protest
against their being used for path
way leading to the parish church.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
Makinq Great Families.

Almost all great families Of the
earth are descended from either .
bandit or cutthroat. Judging by the
police reports. the work OF establish.
ing great families for future use u
going on right raerrily these days
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
On. a. Good as Another.

A wife wanted her husband to SYM
pathize with her in feminine guar.
rel, but he refused. saying: I've lived
long enough to know that one woman
is as good as another. If not better"
And l." retorted the exasperated
wife. have lived long enough To
learn that one man is just a. bad ~
another, IL not wor-o,"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
LANGUAGE o. me people.

Prof George o. Curmee Of the
Northwestern University says slang
is the language Of the people and al.
ways will be. He says: The speech
of the street gamin is more virile, di.
rect and forcefui than that of many
educated people.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
1t would be unkind to. have. allaths
band-legged people banded together.
wom,n,. E. .arao,.r,:tiea

Woman's B~-- ~..draolSrIstIc5-
The readers of one of the French
newspapers were set to enumerate the
qualities which their deal woman
should possess. Placed. as they say
In examinations. "in order Of merit
these characteristics are. first, econo'
my; second. fidelity and modestys
third. kindness: fourth. maternal
love; fifth, cleanliness and patience.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

A woman is as old as she looks. a
man is as old as he feels, and U. s.
senator-well. we have had two Illus.
.rations lately of how young U. S.
senators think they are.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

II complaints continue to accuuu-
late against promoter schwab, tie ex-
perience gained by that gentleman in
lodging about Europe may come in
handy.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

A Turkish artist who drew n carlca.
ture of the sultan has been sentenced
to 1C1 years in prison. We have 10
doubt. however, that he may succeed
through good conduct in having 1t
marked down to SO.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

To appreciate the full hunor OF
Punch's sobriquet for the new WON
ans paper. The Daily Female" you
have TO remember that London has q
worth.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

america Is the greatest coal pro-
ducer in the world" says a newspaper
correspondent triumphantly. And In
cidentally TIE American coal cor
sumner is something of producer
when Il comes to footing the winter
pills.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

We might merely remind Russia
that It is not the number nor the size
of the ships that count IN a naval
struggle. but the way they are man
aged and the number of shots that
hit the marx.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
PERSIAN RUGS FOR STATESMEN.
The Most Magnificent Ever Placed in
the Capitol.

The latest congressional fad is for
Persian rugs, three Of which, worth
$1,000 each, are in the speakers lobby
on the house side. These are the fin
est rugs ever seen in tie capitol. be-
ing handsomer even than anything
on the senate side. The rugs are so
fine thai some of the new members
showed an unwillingness to walk on
them until they saw the pages and
other house employees throwing cigar
cites and cigar butts on them. Wed
better take down some of those pic
lures on the walls and hang up the
rugs" declared Col Ike Hill, the Dem
ocratic whip" of the house.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

That woman who has Just been le-
gally detached from the same husband
Tor the third time seems to have con-
tracted the divorce habit.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

There will be shortage OF canned
corn the coming winter but there viii
be more OF that commodity than there
was when the pilgrim fathers were
chanting TIE anthems of the free In
order that the sounding aisles of the
dim woods might ring.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28
ALI Smoke in Siam.

In Siam everybody smokes. from
baby to grandfather. Tne native to-
bacco is very strong. but European
tobacco rolled in lotus leaves makes
q cigarette with favor that is by co
means to be do---'--'
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

It is claimed that the ear has too
many advisers, though theoretically
the car is supposed to know what to
do without advice.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Ezekiel Ezekiel was defeated In
Massachusetts, and Adelard Archam-
bault was put to the bad in Rhode
Island. Who says there is nothing in
q nahte?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

The girls belonging to the senior
that Shakespere's heroines we're un-
lovely. Gentle Will would never say
that about the Smith girls.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Peary announces that there IRE
three ways of reaching the North Pole.
He doesn't explain how he found
them, though.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

The letter reproduced In the illus
tration is of historic interest. 1t is
the communication in which Gen.
Ulysses S. Grant used the famous ex-
preston: Let us have peace" The
note, which was uncovered few
days ago in the Courant building at
Hartford. Conn, had been addressed
to Gen. Joseph r. Hawley, president
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Mr.. H. B. Marriott Watson, the Eng
lish novelist, says American women
are degenerates. But he has had
chance to study only those who havs
married Engiishmer.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

The more that shipbuilding trust
matter is explained the more appar-
emit it becomes that there are some
very rich scalawags in this country.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Over IN Berlin they are now looping
the loop in automobiles. The public
generally can find some reason to be
happy II 1t only looks around.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Santo Domingo has been inoculated
With another revolution and there Is
every indication that it is going to
take
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Husband Tin an aside to his wife)-
II you can't think of some morea neo-
dotes Of your children's smartness lest
go home right away, for they're get
ting ready to tell US things about their
own
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Strychnine PUT in pie for rats killed
man the other day; at least, the
cook claims that it was the strychnine
that killed him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

King Peter must look at the alma
mac occasionally and muse to himself
that 1t IS getting to be long time
between assassinations.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

A Providence inventor has made a
baby carriage that is self-propeliing.
Now If some inventor would only de-
wise baby that is self-soothing.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Il is one thing to pay money to hear
an old lady of 60 sing. but it is an
3ther thing to pay money to hear Pat
Il sing.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Our ancestors we're mostly crimf-
nails, and the ignominy still attaching
to the hangman's office is an inherited
antipathy to law.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

David B. Rili has no cause to feel
discouraged over his matrimonial
prospects. Next year 1t will be ladies'
choice again.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

In Germany there are tile roofs that
have been on buildings for 600 years.
This must be very discouraging to the
roofers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

of the National Union Republican
convention, which had nominated
Gen. Grant for the presidency. In bis
haste to attend certain senatorial
duties at Washington Gen. Hawley
had forgotten the letter, with mum.
Der of others, and 1t was only few
days ago that, by accident, it was re
covered from a mass OF forgotten cor.
resDondence.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Capt. Herreshoff is rapidly getting
well. He couldn't do anything that
would please the people more.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

There" says Lou Dillon, 1:5SR.
as she retfres for the season, Il guess
that1l hold 'em for a while"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Maybe the Chinese eyes grew that
way through the habit of looking as
kance at Russia.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

The humorists are going into poll
ties and the politicians are becoming
unconscious humorists.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Persons who are looking for trouble
should try to organize a platonic
friendship.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Rear Admiral Henry Glass. now in
command of the American forces at
Panama. has a distinguished record
as q fighting sailor. He served
throughout the civil war in a brill
liant manner. and during the Spanish
war conveyed the first division of
troops to Manila, and incidentally
captured the Ladrone Islands. Admir-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

al Glass, who was appointed to the
navy from Illinois in 1860. is a mem
Der of various military and naval or
ders, and received his appointment as
rear admiral in 1901. He was born
in Kentucky Jan. Z. 1914. A volume
on marine international law was
written by him in 1885, and is consid-
cred an authority.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-11-28

Let us have peace-at least till
spring." is Russia's latest motto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
WILL ATTEND THE
 ST. LOUIS EVENT
DELEGATES APPOINTED TO REP RESENT THE COMMERCIAL CLUB AT GOOD ROADS CONVENTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FAIR.

President B. F. Roden, of the Commer- cial club yesterday appointed the dele gates to the good roads convention which meets in St. Louis April 27, 2S and 2s. They are R. S. Munger, R. c. Hicks, J. A. Rountree, w. N. Malone, W. M. Drennen. w D. Nesbitt and F. M. Jack son.
 The party will probably leave Birmins- ham next Monday morning on the early train. Most of these named have prom ised to go to the convention, and with the delegates from other similar organi- zations and those from the state at large there should be quite a party.
 Secretary Gibson of the Commercial club who is a delegate from the state at large, will probably attend He said yes- terday afternoon that preparations have been made for big time In St, Louis, as the dedicatory ceremonies for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition have been arranged for the above named dates President Roosevelt, former President Cleveland and large number of other prominent men will be present at the meeting of the convention. and will also take part in the ceremonies at the expo sition grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
FIREMEN'S BALL
 GREAT SUCCESS
WILL REALIZE $12oo, WHICH GOES TO RELIEF ASsoCIATloN--NEAR- " 300 COUPLES ON THE FLOOR IN GRAND MARCH.

The second annual ball of the Birm- ingham firemen was held at the armory in the city hall last night, and it was great success. The proceeds of the bali amounted to about sl2OO, which will go to the Firemens Relief association.
 The armory was packed with people. In the grand march, with which the bali was opened, there were nearly 300 couples on the floor and the number was so large that that feature had to be curtailed. During the night many came and went but it Is estimated that at one time there were at least 700 people present
 The hall was handsomely decorated, and an orchestra of eight pieces dispensed music. There were eighteen numbers on the programme and many persons staid to hear the last. The dance did not break up until an early hour this morning.
 The figures in the square dances were called by Jack Curran and there were fifteen different sets on the floor at one time. A handsome souvenir was given away. The score cards were very pretty. On the front was the picture of fire man rescuing a child from burning building from which the flames were leaping. On the back were the names of the arrangement committee, J. Ed. Keith, A. " Bennett, T. w. Cox, J. c. Daly and c. M Lane. Below that was a pie ture of a helmet, a length of hose and the ancient trumpet which has long since been laid aside, but which is still symbolic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23

About thirty Baptists from Birming- ham will attend the meeting of the South ern Baptist convention which will be held in Savannah on May seventh, eighth. ninth and tenth The preparations for the trip have about been completed.
 The party leaves Birmingham on the evening of May sixth over the Central of Georgia railroad, and will arrive in sa- vannah on the following morning.
 Tho seventh will be devoted to the meetings of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of America. At these sessions ad- dresses will be made by the Rev. w F. Marlborough of Jackson, Miss, the Rev. Walker Kelley of Chicago. and the Rev. J. B. Gamble of Texas.
 On the night of the seventh there will be a reunion of the graduate and former students of the Southern Baptist Theolog- teal seminary. which is located at Louis vile. There are quite large number of preachers who received their theological
 a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
BAPTISTS ARE TO
 ATTEND THE CONVENTION

training there. and many of them are go- ing to the convention chiefly to attend thls reunion.
 On the morning of the eighth the regu- lar meetings of the convention will conn mence. A number of important matters are scheduled to come up.
 Among those who go from Birmingham will be pr. and Mrs. A. P. Montague. Dr. Barrett and wife, the Rev. J. M. shelburne. and Mrs. NJ. H. Malone, all of East Lake; the Rev. D. D. Jones, the Rev. William Blackwelder of Woodlawn; the Rev. L. M Bradley of Avondale the Rev. J. W. oHare. MT. and Mrs Flu trelle and Miss May Sawyer of Wylam; the Rev J. M. Provence. J. M. Minor and wife and MT. and Mrs. Eubanks. of Ensley; the Rev. J. M. Watson of Pratt City; the Rev. A. J. Davidson, P T. Radcliff and others of the First Baptist church. and Mrs. T. A. Hamilton and the Rev. A c. Davidson and wife of the Southside Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday: W. R. Sommerville and others to Mrs w. F. R. Estes, the east half of lot [ | block s47 Birmingham, 5000. S. A. Terry to Maggie Terry and oth- CTS, lot 1, block 16S, Bessemer. $2600.
 George McCurdy to Susie A. Grant. lot in the southeast quarter of northwest quarter of section 2, township IS, range west, s13OO
 E. E. Evans and others to c. McAdory. lot 32. block 2n, Bessemer, s12O0.
 M. M. vass and wife to D. L. Sweat man, lots and 5, block 261, Bessemer. $500
 N. H. Duran and wife to ". H. Eat man, lots il to IA, block 123, Birming- ham, $l2000.
 John w. Snow to Mary w. wadsworth, the west half of lot II, block 60 Birming- ham, $12,500.
 Republic Land company to w. H. Chil- dress, lot 5, block 626, Birmingham, s3000
 John w. Hawkins to Dan R. Blze, lots 1, and 8, block 31O Birmingham, 5000.
 Jefferson Building and Improvement company to J. McDorment, lot IS, block 719, Birmingham $500.
 William Jackson to Charles Hassier, lots and 2, block east, third addition to Ensley, $1525.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
ANDERSON PLACE.
An Exceptional Opportunity to Become One of 25 to Purchase This Valuable Property.

We have In this tract $50,000 worth of high class residence property which, when developed, is worth at present market values three for one. We offer a choice of 20 lots, 100x200 feet together with 25th interest in the balance of the property for $2500. $500 cash which is to be used in opening up streets, etc., bal ance of $200 due In three years at per cent interest. Each of these 25 purchas- CTS Is entitled to s2OOO of stock in the proposed company, which will be the owners, capitalized at $50,OO0 (being one 18th interest in the property) which stock participates in dividends derived from the sale of the balance of the property which exceed thirty-five 1O0x200 foot lots. These dividends are applied as credit on the 5000 mortgage, every six months, which in the course of two years should cancel said mortgage and thereafter such divi- dends will be paid in cash to the owner of the stock.
 Our proposition enables these 20 to se- cure valuable lot free, also their pro- portionate interest in the remaining as- sets of the company.
 The property is the choicest on the South Highlands, being from 14th to 16th avenues, and 16th to 18th streets, in- elusive. It lays well, has every advant- age, and already several fine houses have been cOnlfdcteu TOT 10 grace tnis hillside. The car line from 20th street is to be ex- tended through this property to connect with the proposed line to Glen Iris, one half mile to the west.
 We can accommodate few choice pur- chasers under above plan. and will be glad 10 show the property to such at any time.
 RICHARD RANDOLPH,
 N. F. THOMPSON,
 J. CARY THOMPSON.
 POS 21st N. Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
ACCUSED TO HAVE
 A HEARING TODAY
HAVls, WISE AND RU5EL, ON A CHARGE OF MURDER, WILL AP- PEAR BEFORE JUSTICE l. H. BEN- NERs THIS MORNING.

The preliminary hearing of William Wise. Blen Havis and Joseph Rubel charged with the murder of Elias M. Lathem last Friday morning, will be taken up this morning at 10 o'clock be- fore Justice of the Peace I. H. Benners in one of the court rooms in the court house.
 The case is arousing more than usual interest and the court room will possibly be packed. It Is understood that the de- fense will be represented by Hugh Nor row, Lee Bradley, shugart & Bell, and A. l.. Oberdorfer. The prosecution will be represented by Solicitor Hefiin, Ru- dulph & Huddleston, and Banks & Sell heimer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-23
CASES IN POLICE COURT.
Negroes Fined and Sentenced to Lonq
 Terms on the Street.

Judge Feagin sentenced several negroes to long terms on the streets yesterday. besides fining them heavily. There were but few cases on the docket. but in nearly all of them the sentences were heavy.
 Albert Parish. a negro, was fined tlOO and sentenced to work 1s0 days on the street on charge of carrying concealed weapons.
 Henry Cyrus. 8 negro, was fined slOO and sentenced to work 1S0 days on the streets on charge of larceny of brass from the Southern railroad. Douglass Wilson. negro. was fined $50 and sen- fenced to 60 days on the streets on charge of petty larceny.
 Howard Fowler, negro, was fined Sl5 on charge of beating his wife.
 c. E. Windham. a white man vas fined $50 and sentenced to 50 days on the streets on a charge of larceny of sl5.