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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
THE LEAVES BEFORE DAWN.

From Sunrise" by Sidney Lanier. In my sleep I was fain of their fellowship.
 fain Of the live oak, the marsh and the main. The little green leaves would not let me
 alone in my sleep. Upbreathed from the meadows a message of range and of sweep, Interwoven with waftures of wild sea liberties, drifting, Came through the lapped leaves, sitting. sitting
 Came to the gates of sleep. Then my thoughts, In the dark of the dungeon-keep Of the castle of captives hid in the City of Sleep. Upstarted by twos and by threes assemb- ling;
 The gates of sleep fell a-tremblins. Like as the lips of a lady that forth falter Yes"
 Shaken with happiness; The gates of sleep stood wide. have walked. l have come. my beloved l might not abide, l have come. beloved! my live oaks, to
 hide
 In the gospelling glooms, to be As a lover in Heaven. the marsh my marsh and the sea my sea. cunning green leaves, little masters, like as ye gloss All the dull tissued darks with your luminous darks that emboss The vague blackness of night into pat tern and plan. (But would I could know, but would I could know) With your question embroid'ring the dark of the question of man So, with your silence purfiing this silence of man. While his cry to the dead for some knowl- edge is under the ban.
 Under the ban; So ye have wrought me, Designs on the night of our knowiedxe yea. ye have taught me
 So, That haply we know somewhat more than We know. Ye lispers whisperers singers in storms Ye consciences murmuring faiths under forms, Ye ministers meet for each passion that grieves, Friendly. sisterly, sweetheart leaves! Oh rain me down from your darks that contain me. Wisdoms ye winnow from winds that pain me; sift down tremors of sweet within sweet That advise me of more than they brinr; repeat Me the woods-smell that swiftly but now brought breath From the Heaven-side bank of the river of death; Teach me the terms of silence: preach me The passion of patience; sift me; im- peach me;
 And there. or there, As ye hang with your myriad palms up- turned in the air.
 Prayer me myriad prayer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

grew on them. Dr. Armstrong limped in his right leg. and Booth broke his right leg in jumping from Lineoln's box to the stage Armstrong had straight black hair, just like Booths. He had Booths grace ful gestures and Booths fascinating man. nerslsms. Armstrong was singularly dra- matic-even stagy. He preached master ful sermons, and his reading of the prayer of St Chrysostom was a gem of elo- cutionary art. All Richmond hocled to hear him. After several of the men who had known the actor gave 1t out that Dr. Armstrong was surely Booth, who was supposed to have been killed, all the gossips in town took up the talk. Of course this story soon got to Dr. Arm strongs ears and was naturally annoying not to say painful, to the clergyman. Any one who had taken the trouble to in- vestigate might have learned readily that Dr. Armstrong was born and edu- cated in Ireland and came to the United States after Booth was killed.
 .Dr. Armstrong left Richmond soon af- ter the people began to couple his names with that of the assassin and went to live in Atlanta, where he was installed rector of St. Philips church. He was deposed from the Episcopal ministry while serving St. Philips. and died short ly afterwards. Although 1t was clearly proved to the Riehmonders who were dis posed to accept the mythical story that Armstrong was not Booth, some there be who are inclined to believe to this day that those memorable discourses which they heard in old Monumental in the early eighties were delivered by the tragedian who slew the President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
Postmasters' Salaries.

"A postmaster salary, based on the volume of business handled in his post office. used to be regarded as a pretty good indicator of population, said man who has occasion to consult the postof- fee guide frequently. Now while the salary still affords correct idea of the business prosperity of any given city 1t is not a reliable indicator of population. Take a few exmaples: The postmaster of Richmond receives a salary as large as the postmaster of Memphis-S37OO and Memphis is larger by nearly 250Oo than Richmond. Atlantas postmaster receives S89O0. two hundred more than the Mem phis office pays, and Memphis is larger by between 15.0OO and 10000 than Atlanta.
 "Birmingham's postoffce makes fine showing, when the fact Is considered that populous nearby cities have postoffces Of their own. Birmingham's postmaster will get ss500 a year after July 1. Bessemer' postmaster gets $22OO and Ensley's $500. The point l would make, then, in com pairing Alabama's metropolis and Geor- gias metropolis is simply this: The Great CT Birmingham has a far larger mail ous- mess than Atlanta"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
From the commoner.

From the Commoner.
 The editor of the Cemmoner frequently receives inquiries from young men who desire to prepare themselves for an active part in the discussion of public questions and It Is an economy of time to answer all at once
 Webster, the great orator, said of eio- quence that 1t must exist 'in the man, in the subject and in the occasion" And then he proceeded to elaborate the state ment. showing that 1t was combination of high purposes. firm resolve and daunt- less spirit, speaking from every feature and reaching the heart of the nearer. There are two things absolutely essen tial to eloquence. First. the speaker must know what he Is talking about, and, sec- ond, he must mean what he says. Noth- ing can take the place of knowledge of the subject and earnestness. To these other things can be added, such as clear ness of statement, felicity of expression, aptness In illustration, beauty in orna- mentation and grace in delivery.
 Eloauence Is heart speaking to heart. There Is no mistaking the cry of terror or the shout of joy, and so there Is no misunderstanding the sincere message that passes from heart to heart.
 The young man who would fit himself for real influence in the forum must him. self feel deeply upon the subjects which he discusses, and he cannot feel deeply without being In full sympathy with those whom he addresses. He must also l. rr4rr fpf tfnfa xuhfQh they do not possess or to state what they know more forcibly than they can state it themselves.
 The young man ambitious to stand as the representative of his people-not as an official nominally speaking for them, but as a man actually voicing their aspi- rations and giving utterance to their hopes-such a young man Is advised to read the address entitled "The People in Art, Government and Religion" delivered by George Bancroft at Williams college in 1885 ct will be found in voiumn of Modern Eloquence," known as Reed 8 Collection of Speeches.') This oration is one of the greatest tributes ever paid to the common people, and 1t will furnish not only thought but inspiration to young men. It defends the capacity of the peo- pie for self-government, and declares not that "the people can make right" but that "the people can discern right" This admirable address is referred to because of the sound advice that it gives to young men. advice that is pertinent in this com nection.
 Bancroft says: Let the young aspi- rants after glory scatter seeds of truth broadcast on the wide bosom of humanity, in the deep fertile soil of the public mind There it will strike root and spring up and bear a hundred-foid and bloom for ages and ripen fruit through remote genera tions" s
 It has been said that the orator, more than any one else, needs information upon all subjects. for questions that are no lon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Cleveland Declines.

"It is true that former President Grover Cleveland received an offer of the presi- dency of the University of Virginia, and while I have not heard what his reply was or what 1t Is to be. I am certain that nothing could induce him to ae- eept," said an alumnus of the famous institution founded by Thomas Jefferson.
 MT. Cleveland is getting old; not too old to serve out another term of four years In the White House, perhaps, but too old to worry over a university presi- dency"
 The New York Sun prints a story from Princeton in which MT. Cleveland is quoted as saying in reference to the uni- versity presidency:
 "I should be utterly unable to occupy such a position"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
About Persena.

P. H. Muller of Atlanta is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 James Downey of Lockmart, Ga., Is registered at the St. Nicholas.
 The Hon. John w. Abercromble of the University of Alabama is registered at the Hillman.
 J. D. Ruffer of Demopolis is stopping at the Morris.
 ". c. Keeley of Tuscaloosa Is at the Metropolitan.
 W. B. Brockway of New York Is at the H.llman.
 M. Gunkel of Chicago is registered at the Morris.
 W. c. Smith of Selma is at the Metro politan.
 Hyman Kahn of St. Louis Is stopping at the Hillman.
 E. E. Taylor and wife of Linden are at the Morris.
 Herman Folda of Montgomery is stop ping at the Morris.
 MT. Joe Hood of Woodlawn returned from an extensive trip through Utah and Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Out in Oklahoma.

James T. Howle, who for a long time was postmaster at Dadeville, Ala, but who went west during the great land rush in Oklahoma, is in Birmingham' While in Oklahoma MT. Howle acquired considerable property, all of which he says is rapidly increasing in value.
 Speaking of the people out there Mr. Howle remarked: Tt Is an erroneous idea many people have that there are great opportunities to get rich in the newly settled country. While it Is true many made a big strike during the land rush, the opportunities for making money are better right here in Birming- ham than in Oklahoma. Ninety-nine men out of 100 in Oklahoma are east erners who have gone there to retrieve losses of life time. They are all iooK- ing for the better side of |. trade and con sequently the inexperienced, or in fact' the experienced trader has a hard 1op of accommodating large amount of money. Of course the men l refer to are men who seek a livelihood by trad ing, speculating in land, etc. when u cones to farnsng. Oklahoma is far supe- rior to any section of Alabama.
 ''The most remarkable growth In town I ever saw is shown in Walter formerly Mcknight When I went out there and squatted on some land Me- Knight was nothing more than a cleared place In the prairie with one saloon, postofhce and a little church. When left there last week the name Of the town had been changed to Walter, and 1t has a population of something loke hI- teen or twenty thousand, with six pros- porous banks and innumerable stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

year will not belong to the unopposed class. the indications now being that many names will be presented in the opening ballot, and many ballots may be taken before a nomination is made. A two-thirds vote is required in demo- cratic conventions, and this has at times prolonged the contest, but as a rule it has been productive of harmony and acceptable nominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
cIRcLINo GLOBE ON 1s CENTS.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 Starting in Hungary, his native coun- try, in September. 1901. with the equiva- lent of only IS cents in United States money, Andreas Chromitz, globe trotter and pedestrian. who has made half the circuit of the earth arrived in Chicago yesterday. Chromitz expects to complete his trip around the world In 1906. He is 31 years old, stockily built, and appears well able to finish the task he has set out to accomplish. He Is staying with a countryman, Michael Zimay, 227 North Clark street; will remain Chicago ten days and then continue his trip toward San Francisco. The traveller left Hun gary unable to speak English. but has acquired fair knowledge of the new language and makes expenses by selling souvenir postal cards bearing his pho- tograph. He is keeping diary of his experiences and adventures, and expects to write a book on his travels after his return to his starting point and destina- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 The best thing for a girls complexion Is for a man to catch her climbing an apple tree.
 Some people seem to think that just because a man is a bachelor he is deaf. dumb. 'and blind.
 Nearly always you can tell when a man is married by the way he acts as If he weren't when he is away from home
 A woman has an idea that it is better for her not to balance her check book monthly so the cashier won't know how little money she has.
 Women are so conscientious that when they are in bath tub and a servant tells them that some man has called to see them, they blush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

Mrs. Sarah Shook of St. Joseph, Mo, is in excellent health, although she has just celebrated her 104th birthday anniversary. She has been devourer of pie all her life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

In southern Texas sun kinks derail railroad trains. A sun kink is a twist in rails overheated by the sun. It's that kind of a climate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

At present the rest of the country is defying Wall street, but Wall street knows when to surrender, and it al ways surrenders when 1t can attract any lambs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

The President is in fair way to become acquainted with the automo- bile sport, which can with one hand tied outdo mountain lions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Not Too seIf-confident.

From the Brooklyn Life.
 "Young Dr. Hedging doesn't seem very certain of himself"
 "Why, no. I think he feels like calling consultation every time he has to make diagnosis"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

The crest of the flood will soon be up to Cairo, but fortunately there is room for a good deal of it in the Ohio, which Is unusually low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Without a Doubt.

From Puck.
 Gladys-He said he would die If I re- fused him.
 Ethel-And still you refused him. Gladys-Oh, yesl l think he will live long enough to propose again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
In Spite of His Aqe.

From the Cornell Widow.
 I'm rather old to be receiving pres ents," said the professor but my fresh. men English class this morning gave me at least fifteen out of possible twenty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

Oyster Bay also endorses the presi- dent, and has been assigned a place in the bandwagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

The Belleville lynching was witness ed by young women leaning on the arms of escorts, but no souvenirs were distributed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

If East St. Louis fences out the river next time it will create very high tide in west St. Louis, and it may put the big fair out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

The levees keep the water off the low grounds when the supply is not abnormal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

Even Dave Hill is In danger now, since Governor Bailey has been en- snared and led captive into wedlock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

This is no time to talk about di- vorces when the June bride is visiting Washington and Niagara Falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Too Limited.

From Life.
 You must do more walking" But, doctor, I already have an auto mobile"
 Well, get another"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

There is no Alphonse and Gaston business in the presidential race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

St. Louis has Chicago microbes in her midst, sure enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

President Roosevelt fears, 1t is said, tat Wall street will openly support him. He wants It's secret support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

The mortar-board hat will soon dis appear from the scene. It is not gay enough for all occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

In Illinois they propose to change "Belleville" to "Lynchville."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

New Orleans forgets that this town has clear title to lall-end position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

Mark Hannas legs have become too gouty to stand pat with the admins tration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

Between bridge whist and dramatic bunco Mrs. Pat Campbell carried away $10o,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

South Dakota hotelkeepers do not consider divorce an evil by any means.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

Governor Bailey of Kansas is June bridegroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

 railroad trains. A sun kink is a twist in rails overheated by the sun. It's that kind of climate.
 
 The crest of the flood will soon be up to Cairo, but fortunately there is room for a good deal of it in the Ohio, winch is unusually low.
 
 If East St. Louis fences out the river next time 1t will create very high tide in west St. Louis, and it may put the big fair out.
 The Belleville lynching was witness ed by young women leaning on the arms of escorts, but no souvenirs were distributed.
 Even Dave Hill is in danger now, since Governor Bailey has been en- snared and led captive into wedlock.
  President Roosevelt fears, 1t is said, tat Wall street will openly support him. He wants It's secret support
 
 This is no time to talk about di- vorces when the June bride is visiting Washington and Niagara Falls.
 
 The mortar-board hat will soon dis appear from the scene. It is not gay enough for all occasions. Between bridge whist and dramatic bunoo Mrs. Pat Campbell carried away $10o,O0O.
 Mark Hannas legs have become too gouty to stand pat with the admins tration.
 South Dakota hotelkeepers do not consider divorce an evil by any means. |
 New Orleans forgets that this town has a clear title to lall-end position. There is no Alphonse and Gaston business in the presidential race. In Illinois they propose to change "Belleville" to "Lynchyille." |
 Governor Bailey of Kansas is a June | hrideeroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
Editorial Consolation.

Senator Cullom tells of an amusing
incident that occurred in the editorial
office Of Il paper published III Blooming
ton. III.
The senator had dropped in for q
friendly chat with his friend, the edl'
tor, and had hardly seated himself
when there appeared we'll known
chara cter of the toWn-a type Of in
dividual common to every locality, the
man who knows chow the paper ought
to be run"
Without noticing the presence OF
Mr.. Culom the man launched into 3
complaint that the paper had not
printed certain articles he had writ
ten for it.
why" said he, II gave em to you
months ago What have you done
with em?
The editor smiled sadly. I'm hold
ing them" he replied. And they
serve & very good purpose, too. Now
and then L get to thinking that per
haps we are not offering the public
as good paper as we ought to. Al
such times | look up your articles and
see how much worse the sheet might
be. So | become real cheerful Please
don't take them from me" -Bostor
Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
Birds Plant Trees.

An old-time Arizona woodchopper,
according to the Indianapolis News,
says the birds have planted thousands
of the trees now growing all over
Arizona These birds have a habit Of
burying small seeds in the ground
with their beaks, and they frequently
bury large numbers Of the small pine
nuts in the ground many of which
sprout and grow. He was walking
through the pines with an eastern gen
tleman short time ago when one of
these birds flew from a tree to the
ground, struck it's bill into the ground
and quickly flew away. When told
what had happened the eastern man
was skeptical, but the two went to the
spot and with knife blade dug out a
sound pine nut from depth of about
an inch and half. Thus it will be
seen that nature has her own plan for
forest perpetuatiOn.-C Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
Gid Tonquin's Reply.

"Old Tonquin," the Indian after
whom the village of Tonquin, Van
Buren, county, was named, has passed
to the hunting grounds, where there is
no game warden and it is the open sea-
son the year around. TonQuin was well
up in the COS. He was religious, but
not to the extent of joining others of
his people and mortgaging his land for
means to aid the building o. a church,
and it is stated that he is one of the
few who retained his land In respect
to supporting the cause of religion
Tonquin seems to have been of cur
rent mind with an Isabella member OF
his race to whom a missionary COM
planned that though the Indian attend
ance at his meetings was large the pay
was very poor. Lo shrugged his shout
ders and replied: Heap poor preach,
too. detroit News-Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
She Didn't Want John.

When Ex-Secretary of the Navy
John ID. Long made flying trip to bis
old home town, Buckdeld, Me-, last
spring, he was surprised on alighting
to find himself in the embrace of a
silver haired old lady who gave him
a resounding smack on each one of his
cheeks.
why" she gasped, it isn't Willie
after ALL
NO. ma am," Mr.. Long replied
cautiously, Il almost wish [ were.
But I'm simply John Long, who used
to live here as a boy"
"Drat John Long" shifted the old
lady. II remember you. You used to
poster me by stealing apples in my
front yard And here | was hoping to
meet Willie Jones, who works on a
farm up in oxford county"
And she walked away much dis
gusted.--Ncw York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
A Mere Trine.
"WiH you star in the same

"WiH you star in the same play
next year," asked the interviewer.
No replied the society actress
MY present play has proved an excel
lent vehicle for my talents, but there
is limit, and l feel that the public
is entitled to something new. In fact
my prepare tons are already completed,
with the exception of one little de.
tail"
ut will be an entirely new creation,
presume?'
ooh, several of them"
Surely you can't expect to create
more than one part in the season"
who's taking about parts?'' she de-
handed I'm talking about gowns,
A part isn't creation, but a gown
u.s. and l am actually so far advanced
with N.Y. next seasons plan that the
gowns are ready and all that remains
is the mere trifle of getting play to
carry them. Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
Presence of Mind.

the palms in the rear of a hall where
they were holding woman's conven-
ton the athletic doorkeeperess made a
foray in that direction and dragged
forth an understood man who was
taking notes of the proceedings.
LADIES' he said, in an agitated
voice, please let me stay. l hate
Senator Smoot and the army canteen
thousand times worse than you do
1t was a desperate chance, but it
saved him, and he was invited to a
seat on the platform. Chicago Trib-
unc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

Decidedly queer objects have led
London hired girls to rob their mis-
tresses of late, the quaintest being that
of a damsel of IS who stole $3.50 I'D
order to get a Bible The girl had
"gone in for the Bible, which was an
especially luxurious one, issued by a
London publisher on the installment
plan. She was to pay $3.50 month,
and had done so twice When the
time came to pay the third INSTALL
ment. however, the slavey found her
self short, so rather than lose the book
of holy writ, she stole half sovereign
out of her mistress desk and was ar
rested in consequence. police mag
istrate let the girl off after impressinS
her with the fact that the end does not
always Justify the means.