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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
How to Prevent Wrecks.

Where is never a wreck" said M. M. Rlehey, superintendent of the Birming- ham division of the Southern railway, whether on our road or foreign road but what we do not use it's cause for the education of our men.
 "When a railroad man, official or em- ploye reads of some great disaster where the cause is given it Is perfectly natural for him to instantly form an idea as to how the catastrophe could have been averted.
 "When l read of wreck I always post a bulletin where the men can read, giving an account of the wreck and it's cause For instance, supposing two trains came together through the failure of the en- gineer to follow instructions One of the railroad laws is that every employe on the train shall read all dispatches re- garding it's movements. In my bulletins l call attention to the cause of the dis aster and supplement it by reminding the men that 1t Is imperative for their own safety, the welfare of the passengers and the interests of the company that they follow railroad laws to the letter. There is less danger of a train passing it's stop if all know It's location than If the in- structlons are read by only the engineer who perhaps may forget
 By the means of these bulletins I keep my men constantly on the alert and it's a practice I have followed more or less during the whole of my railroad experi- ence. l find this system has done much toward preventing wrecks."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Submarine Hotel in France.

A submarine hotel near Perdun, on the south coast of France. Is proving a great attraction. Quite number of guests are entertained there during the summer months. The building is of steel on rock foundation, and has been fitted with large plate glass windows. from which the guests may look out on the peculiar form of life under the water at a depth of thirty-six feet. Machinery at the surface pumps air into the rooms for those visiting below and at the same time drives away the impure air through draft tubes. It was in this hotel that the famous novelist Richebourg wrote some of his best stories when taking his annual vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

From the New Orleans Times Democrat. HN ANY years ago, at school lit IYl tie boy stood exactly even' by way of both oral recitations and written examination, with one of his fellow pupils In the contest for first place, Latin history or literature it may have been, but certainly not math- ematics. The teacher, prompted by one of those arbitrary moods which are the prerogative of teachers nowadays, as they were the prerogative of gods in the time of Homer's Hellenes, concluded to decide the tie by the aid of chance, and producing a coin-despite the fact that he was a teacher-anounced that, of the two youngsters he should be given the premiership who in one, two, three or more attempts, according to need, made the greater number of successful guesses as to which of the teachers hands, both hands being held behind his back after the time -honored orthodox fashion, con- tained the coin. The little boys rival picked out the left hand for his guess and proved to be correct Then, in his turn, our little boy guessed and, after a moments hesitation, also selected the left hand But the teacher had. unseen slipped the coin from his sinister to his dexted, and our little boy was defeated in one round. T am rather astonished at your simplicity" said the teacher. Don't you know that it's usual to change hands after each guess?' "Yes, sir" replied the boy. q know that it's usual That is why It struck me that you would act otherwise" A smile came over the teachers face, called into exist ence by the compliment implied. He stepped close to the disappointed one. and patted his shoulder as he remarked, kindly enough: Tt doesn't pay to be over-subtle."
 This is an age of over-subtleness. In- trospection. analysis carried to the de- gree of microscopic auto-dissection are it's characteristic and determining quail ties. Not an emotion, not an impulse, not a passion, is permitted to go its way without being held up, at any early point of its course, usually, by gigantic Why" a psychological road agent which does not rest satisfied until it has relieved the honest passenger of every penny set aside for traveling purposes. It is over subtleness, the resultant disappointments whereof are wont to end in cynicism, which has produced and scattered broad cast over the land the seed of what is variously known as "Weltschmerz,' ''Fin-de-siecle sickness" or the "Cui bono disease.'' So much for the general mind
 To be sincere and thorough, pleasure must also be simple. The only method of eating an apple enjoyably lies in eat ing it as an apple, ruddy of cheek and sweet of flavor, not as combination of chemicals according to the formula. And as the apple should be eaten, so, too, should a poem. of fame, or success, or | love, be enjoyed. There is no particular harm indeed in the mania of the fellow who finds in some line of Browning, ex- pressive of a perfectly lucid idea. a num- Der of more or less hazy and mysterious meanings. Over-substleness of that sort does not injure men at large. But there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
The [. c. 1. & R. R. Go.

"Whether or not George B. McCor- mack, former general manager of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, will ever re-enter the service of that company I cannot say,'' remarked a prominent business man last night, "but without being in his confidence I am con- vneed that he has been sounded on the matter by one of the New York directors with President Don H. Bacon's approval For time MT Bacon and MT. McCor- mack were not on friendly terms, but l understand that their relations are no longer strained.
 MT. Mccormack has developed many important business interests since he left the Tennessee company about two and a half years ago, and he would hardly ac- cept an exactlng office with the concern now, l imagine, unless he were put prac- tically in absolute charge of all opera tions. He declines to discuss the rumors that have been going around freely for several days past, in relation to overtures from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company"
 President Bacon, who has been making Birmingham his home since early in the fall, left for New York last Saturday. He owns a house in New York, but re- gently leased MT. Mayberry's residence with a view of occupying 1t. Mir Bacon has five years contract with the Ten nessee company and 1t has about two years yet to run.
 In business circles it Is thought not unlikely that in the event of MT. Bacon retiring from the presidency the position would be offered to Mir Mccormack Iron manufacturers say that no man in the south or in the United States for that matter, is more familiar with the details of furnace and mining operations than Mir. Mccormack. And his executive abii- ity is unquestloned. He Is exceptionally popular with the wage working class and being an all-round business -.aan would make an ideal president of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
NEW CASES REPORTED.
The Fever Patients at Laredo Now
 Number Twenty-seven.

Laredo, Texas November 17.-Deeidedly cooler weather prevailed here today and it brought out a large number of new cases of fever. The official bulletin to- night follows: New cases, 27; deaths, 2; total cases to date, 947; total deaths to date. 92.
 The condition of Dr. Murray the dean of the marine hospital service, who was injured in a runaway accident on Sun day last, is greatly improved and hopes are now entertained of his ultimate re- covery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Annual Convention Begins.

Washington, November 1.-The seven teenth annual convention of the Ameri- can Agricultural Colleges and Experi- ment Colleges began here today. Most of the states were represented. H. c. White of Athens, Ga, chairman of the execu- tive committee, reported that the trustees of the Cecil Rhodes fund had assured him that the particular status of agricul- tural colleges would have no effect on the conditions governing the Rhodes scholar ship and that all students would be given an equal chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Star Mail Routes.

''The postofflce department of the Unit ed States government" said Postmaster Hughes yesterday. will receive bids up to December 1 for carrying mails on all the star mail routes in the country. These proposals are for carrying mail from the towns and cities on the railroads to the various towns off in the country, and the successful bidders will be award ed the contracts for term of four years beginning July next. 1 have heard that the department is trying to improve the efficiency of this branch of the postal ser vice, and that more liberal prices will probably be allowed for the contracts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
chafinu Dish Artists.

An artist in the use of chafing dish is always popular said man who had studied the making of palatable dishes by this means. "A chaing dish party is the incest way of entertaining and the man who understands it has every advantage of his friends.
 Until the matter is studied it is sur prising how many good dishes can be eoneoeted in a chafing dish with very little trouble and expense. There are a number of recipes which have been cor ralled into books and which are easily understood and can be executed with little trouble.
 T have a friend in Atlanta who is noted for his ability with chafing dish and his reputation goes far beyond the boundary lines of Atlanta. He fre- quently entertains informally a number of friends in this manner. and an invi- tation to one of his parties is as much sought after as is one to some of the large and formal functions. With few necessary things he can concoet score or more dishes which tickle the palate and which the guest does not soon for get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Remains Inferred.

Anniston, November 1z.-(Special. )--Mrs. J. A. Gaddis, wife of J. A. Gaddis, super intendent of the Anniston Bag Manufac- turing company, died Sunday in Birming- ham and was buried here yesterday. The remains reached the city yesterday morn ing and were carried 10 theOxanna Meth odist church, wher the funeral services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. T. K. Roberts. The interment was in Edgemont cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

J. c. sehroder. also of Atlanta. is at the Hiiman.
  J. ". Roland and wife arrived in the city last night and registered at the Hill man. J. R. Pill of Carbon Hlll is guest al the Morris. A L. Sloten of Atlanta is registered at the Morris. F. Clarke McAlpine is registered at the Hllman. J. ". Baker is a guest at Hotel Hill man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

make a man polite by merely changing about a few of his thought cells. No long training Is now required. The fin- shing school for young ladies will have to go out of business and a surly tramp can be transformed into a suave gentle man by simply spending few moments on an operating table. Dr. Diwald in- forms us that there is a special lobe for politeness and when this is missing a person becomes boor. Now that the scientist has made this discovery of course he will be called upon to suggest remedy, and the surgical operation seems to be a natural conclusion. If we have no politeness lobes it Is up to the medical profession to make us one out of political thought cell or one of the compartments devoted to figuring on how we can defraud our fellow men. Since germ for laziness has been found and defect in the brain which explains III manners people who are not perfect have a source of much secret consola- ton. If the scientists continue they will soon have an explanation for all our faults and consciences will cease to exist
 P. Buena-Varilla continues to crave audiences with the representatives of for eign governments and from present indi- cations he will be very successful. Nov that France has tactily received him as the diplomatic agent of Panama it is en- cumbent on other governments to turn him down or else recognize him in his official capacity. In the meantime San Domingo continues to seethe and bub- ble, while excitement prevails several times a day in Panama, and Colombia is trying to locate herself. Those little gov ernments south of us present many com realities sometimes. No doubt their 1it- tie squabbles and little sallles, their It. tie revolutions and their little armies. are very important to them, but the ar rival of a single warship from the United States or England is sufficient to send them scurrying to cover like frightened mice When one considers how very easy it would be for Uncle Sam to knock over the whole company with one sweep of his hand it is amusing to note the great for mality with which our government con- fers with their representatives of un-
 
 themselves that demand such formali- ties but the fear of international compli- cations.
 The visit of King Victor Emanuel and Queen Helena to London is believed to portend more amicable relations between the two countries. It is probable that some diplomatic matters will be consd- cred, although the visit is principally a mere matter of courtesy. The two Ital- ian sovereigns are of pleasing personal ity and when it is considered that King Edward himself makes a good host there is no fear that their stay will be other than pleasant. Yet the most elaborate precautions have been taken to insure the safety of the two rulers. They will not even visit the Italian quarter in Lon don for fear that the police could not give sufficient protection in the narrow streets It is not very creditable for hu- man benevolence that such steps have to be taken whenever monarchs travel abroad but experience has proved them necessary. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
New Order.

From Puck.
 But the germ theory changed every thing.
 Now the wise man builded his house on the sand.
 For" said he. good drainage is about the main thing" rock For the fool says in his heart, there is on bacillus
 And the storms came and went and the wise man was none the worse, but the fool dwelt in the midst of stagnant pools, and knew not health in the true scien- life sense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
When She Had Said "Yes."
Sydney Smith.

Sydney Smith
 When wit is combined with sense and informati ton, when it is softened by benev- olence and restrained by strong principle; when it is in the hands of a man who can use it and despise it, who can be witty and something much better than witty: who loves honor, justice, decency good nature. morality and religion, ten thousand times better than wit-wit is then a beautiful and delightful part of our nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Chief Charles F. Murphy has as much right to keep the capital of Tam many at Hot Springs, Va, as President Roosevelt had to keep the capital of the nation at Oyster Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Church Nearing Completion.

Anniston, November 17.-(Speeial)-T work on the new house of worship of the First Baptist congregation is progressing rapidly and 1t is hoped to have 1t ready for occupancy by the first of January. The new edifice is being erected upon the site of the old building, corner of Four teenth street and Pine avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

1t is announced on what is said to be excellent authority that the party of Kentuckians drank beer in Birming- ham Monday night. Truly the influence of Henry Watterson is waning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Uncle Sam" is often pictured with cigar in his mouth, but according to an up-to-date cartoonist he has now taken a cigarette. The cartoonist is no respecter of persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
About Persons.

Mrs. Lollie Ashley of Cincinnati is a guest at the Tillman.
 G. P. Lowry was one of the last to reg ister at the Morris last night
 F. l.. Stocker of Boston is at the Hotel Hillman.
 A. c. Mulford is a guest at the Nor ris. Mir. Mulford halls from Memphis. J. F. c. Siddon of Atlanta is registered at Hotel Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

The flag of Panama appeared in New York harbor for the first time yester- day. Society writers say the color scheme is well carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Without Jerry Simpson or a ]. Ham Lewis at the extra session Sreaker Cannon will have escaped the opportunities of MT. Reed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Injured in Runaway.

seottsboro. November l7-(SpeciaL)- Mrs. II. c. Payne was badly hurt by her horse running away on the public square and throwing her out Her little child, who was in the buggy with her. escaped injury,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

The army canteen will probably be restored It was abolished as result of Woman's Christiane Temperance Unicn agitation, but after two years experience army officers declare that the cause of temperance would be Sub served by return to the old canteen system As legal prohibition does not always prohibit, the absence of the canteen not only does not prevent sol diers from getting liquor, but it seems to increase the blind tiger" trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

It is announced that Congressman Ball of Texas will retire to private life for the purpose of running for gov. ernor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Congressman Mcclellan leveled his parting shot at General Wood as cur tain raiser for the recapitulation of the New York fusionists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Congressman John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, the new minority leader of the house. will be able to hold his own. He is not so great in statue as Richardson or Bailey, but he is mighty in pluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Just a Pause.

From the Catholic Standard.
 "stopl" she cried, when he attempted to kiss her; you mustn'
 The youth, being unaceustomed to that sort of thing, drew back abashed.
 "stop!" she repeated, noticing his tim idity; you mussed-my hair"
 Then he resumed, but more carefully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Alabama may be little slow in put ting Up building at the St. Louis ex- position, but she will get there just the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Text Book Law.

The decree of Judge c. A. Senn of the city court of Birmingham sustain ing the constitutionality of the uniform school book law is naturally very grati- flying to the state text book commis- sion and all the public school authori- ties of Alabama who are earnestly car rylng out the law and the ruling of the commission.
 The decision of the judge is what might have been expected, for it seemed clear to the average judicial mind that the act of the legislature in providing uniform text books was sound from every constitutional point of view and that the rules laid down by the commission for carrying the law into effect were sensible and business like.
 The matter before the court was in the form of petition filed by the Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson of this city for writ of mandamus to compel the prin- cipal of the high school to show cause why the petitioners son should not be allowed to attend school and use books which did not contain the off clal stamp required by law. No one in this community is more highly es- l teemed for his good citizenship and patriotism than Dr. Dickinson, and it goes without saying that he was per fectly sincere in his contention that the school authorities had no right to prevent his son from using books which did not bear the official stamp. But if he had won his point the opera tion of the law would have been ma terially interfered with and great con. fusion would have been the result.
 Dr. Dickinson's counsel has taken steps to get hearing before the su- preme court. Be the result what it may, the uniform text book law grows in popularity, and many persons who were skeptical touching the measure while it was pending in the legislature now express themselves as satisfied that the lawmakers did a good thing in passing it. No law affecting so many people as this does can be put into effect without some friction at the start. But it is a noteworthy fact that the complaints heard in connection with the ruling of the commission have been few and far between.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Having dispensed with the dog show Gotham is now entertaining itself with horse show. The latter reflects more credit on the tastes of the metropolis than did the former and no one can poke fun at New Workers for becoming enthu- siastio over a thoroughbred. In fact the southern colony will be much in evidence, since people from this part of the coun- try are generally considered to be au- thorities in such matters. However it is painful to relate that the people will be greater attraction than the horses, for society will be much in evidence and smart gowns will be in order.
 A Dr. Carl Diwald of Vienna has dis covered that bad manners are due to faulty brain, and 1t is now possible to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Laner Union station Wanted.

About fifteen years ago" says Mayor Drennen. when the Union passenger station was built, the people said that the building was entirely too big for the town. Very shortly we are going to ask the railroads to build a station that Will compare in size and beauty to any in the south. The railroad tonnage of this dis trict is 75 per cent of the entire tonnage of the state of Alabama, and the passen- ger receipts exceed any other city in the south, not excepting New Orleans. Bir- mlngham is busy place, made up ot busy people. and the progress it is mak- ing cannot be emphasized greater than by calling attention to the fact that or the miles and miles of sidewalks that have been laid more have been put down during the last four years than the first twenty-eight years of it's existence.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Within the Limit.

From Judge.
 Jones-I wish you would figure on new house for me-
 Architect-Something about five thou- sand dollars?
 Jones-No; something about five hun dred. I've only got five thousand to spend on 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Woodlawn is happy over the promise of a new freight depot. This is ali object lesson to those who want the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Our Third regiment has kept at the front in Alabama despite it's long wait during the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Senator Pettus' deliverance on the. effect of gravy got more extensive reading than many of the preliminary remarks on Cuban reciprocity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Commissioners in Session.

Scottsboro November 17.-(Special.)- J. Commissioners court was in session all of last week and will continue through out this week. Applications for new roads and changes for old ones have taken up a great part of their time
 Injured in Runaway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

This cold snap comes not a bit too soon for the coal trade or the dealers in winter wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

While Wall street worries over the price of cotton Alabama farmers are continuing to pay off mortgages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Rathbone and Nicely are reading the Congressional Record with great inter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Thanksgiving will be only one week off from tomorrow, and then Christ mas will come on with lively gait.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

While awaiting the departure of an Australian steamer Mrs. Dowie will take a few hours off and restore Paris.