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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

eated-the schools upon which the
Alabama Of thirty years hence de-
ponds. In these schools are the boys
and girls who will control this state
in the coming generation Shall not
these schools be bettered. not to graft
fy this man or that man, but for the
common good?
We need not stop now to discuss To-
cal taxation. Adverse and peculiar
interests shut local taxation for school
purposes out OF the running, thus
dragging down the rural schools to
low leYel-to a few months of school
work and to poorly paid teachers.
We need not stop now to denounce
this violation of all school experience
in the advanced states. County tax
alton was, however permitted, and in
the absence of local taxation, it should
be accepted and applied. It is al.
ways wise to make the best Of sit
uation. The schools need help, espe-
cially the schools in this populous
county. The city schools need help,
and the rural schools are almost val
ueless without it.
We do not see how any patriotic
and unselfish citizen can oppose the
county school tax proposition We do
not believe any suen citizen will. But
there is a danger of a light vote, when
there should be large VOTE The
proposition to be submitted is of far
more importance, present or prospec-
tIye than the selection of officials who
draw fat fees This proposition re-
lates directly to young lives and the
welfare of the state in years to come;
the other relates to the filing of a
few pockets. The former should call
out large vote. Let us hope 1t will.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
From System.


IN NY business man VINO s'ai's
(Hn terror Of his salesman because
thew "sell the goods might oo
wal, 10 wake up to the fact that II Is ms
own fault if statesmen. when they ieaSe
him can carry an appreciate amount Oh
business to a competitor.
A salesman may hold trade by courtesy
and favors. but an intelligent sales man
.ar and a wide-awake advertising de-
nartment can create such faVorapie
;,,,nrsss;on for the house that customers
:. .,,a ramotest corners of the earth may
soon he made to feel personally acquaint-
cd with the concern-can be made to feel
that IT is the particular business OF some
nodv TO sit at table in the main OF.
eca and attend to their individual needs.
This is accomplished not only by prompt
and careful attention to inquiries and or
ders and by Systematically following them
I'm. but also by frequently sending SPECIAL
literature and an occasional letter or mali
ing card.
When the individuality of concern
has become impressed upon a customer
who receives good treatment the call Of
competitors salesman will seldom car
ry away the order, especially if a neat lit
tie reminder happened to drop out of the
mornings mail. And these same ties OF
personal touch with the home office are
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Barber and Law.

.I went into a barber shop the other
day." said a business man, and was
surprised to see one expert tonsorial art
list who seemed so Immersed in welghty
volume which he held on his lap that he
did not look up at my approach. Instead
of hurrying to offer me his services he
continued reading, and I took my scat
in the next vacant chair. The barber who
attended to me whispered that the stud
ious barber was studying law, and was
so wrapped up In his book that he often
paid no attention to customers. Now it is
all very commendable Tor barber to
study law, but when he devotes his time
to 1t during business hours instead of
shaving customers it seems to me that
he will either have to part with the law
or with his job
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
A Dangerous Experience.


Several gentlemen at the Morris last
night were speaking of exciting incidents
they had experienced. when one of them
said; THE most trying ordeal through
which I ever passed occurred on a Sun
day afternoon some years ago.
Il was In western state as the repre-
sentative of a commercial house in the
east Sunday found me In a decidedly duh
little city, and being a stranger, I became
rather lonesome. Several mountains were
around the town. and in the first hush
OF spring vegetation. presented beafu-
full picture. ] decided to walk up there
in the afternoon | found quite number
especially children, sfrolllng up the
mountain plucking the wild flowers Whleh
grew there in great profusion ! was OH
to one side and alone absorbed IN a
botanic specimen. when my attention was
attracted by the screams of a party Oh
children just in front OF me. Looking up
| saw coming directly down my path a
rabid dog his coarse black coat covered
with clay. fecked over with foamy
saliva and his CLASSY eyes fixed directly
upon me.
I have always had a greater horror
of a mad dog than of any known creature,
and my blood ran cold when | saw this
one so nearly upon me. I had no weapon.
The animal was quite near and 1t was
impossible to escape him Looking around
for means of defense | saw two stones
about the size of an apple at my feet.
Picking them up, l hurled one at the
fast approaching dog with all my
strength. 1t went Wild and my last hope
of escape depended on the accuracy of
my last stone. cold SILVER ran over my
body as l thought of the result should I
fail of my mark But my last throw was
successful The stone crushed the dog's
skull and he fell in heap not ten feet
away.
My experiences have been varied, and
have been placed in desperate eondi-
tions. but my nerves have never been
shocked as they were ON that Sunday af-
ternoon when I stood face to face with
a rabid dog, the one hope of safety de-
pendent on the accuracy of my throw
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
"BY RENDEMEER,s STREAM"

By Moore.
There's bower of roses by Bendemeer's
stream,
And the nightingale sings round 1t all
the day long;
In the time Of my childhood twas like
sweet dream
To sit in the roses and hear the birds
song.
That bower and its music 1 never forget,
But oft when alone in the bloom of the
year,
Thinks the nightingale singing there
yet?
Are the roses still bright by the calm
Bendemeer?
No, the roses soon withered that hung
Ger the wave,
But some blossoms were gathered, while
freshly they shone.
And a dew was distilled from their flow
ers, that gave
All the fragrance of summer when sum-
mer was gone.
Thus memory draws from delight, ere it
dies,
An essence that breathes of it many a
year:
Thus bright to my soul as twas then
to my eyes,
Is that bower on the banks of the calm
Bendemeer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
NEGRO Brass Bands.

1.-The brass instrument seems to be
tough proposition for the average negro
musician" said a critic. although ne
groes can make very sweet music on
stringed instruments. | don't think | ever
heard a negro brass band that was sue
cess. Nearly all such colored organiza-
tons are characterized by lots Of drum
and very little else. You will notice that
the brass horn comes out strong every
now and then when least expected, and
the drum-beats are very persistent, but
the other instruments joint in now and
then In a desultory and languid way that
is very interesting but not at all musi-
cal
Il have often wondered why so few ne
groes are capable players of brass instru-
ments, and why the average negro brass
band makes such a horrible discord OF
sounds. Perhaps one reason why they
make poor music Is the fact that their in
struments are usually secondhand and
much the worse for wear, or else they
are of the cheapest make. The high prices
that have to be paid for good brass in
stuments deters many negroes from buy
ing them. They can buy cheap guitar
for SO and get more music out of 1t than
a great many white performers who own
Washburns, but such is not the case with
brass instruments.
.fOf course my remarks refer entirely
to the ordinary negro bands that one sees
at pienies, ball games and in colored odd
Fellows parades. There are some negro
cornet players and performers on other
brass instruments who command fancy
salaries. but we don't see any of them
down SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

for visit to Chicago and st. Louis Mr..
LYONS Is one of the most popular young
democrats in East Alabama. as was at
tested in the recent primary election IN
Lee county. when he was nominated for
probate judge by a majority vote over
two other candidates who are very popu-
lar with the people of Lee.
Major Frank 7. Anderson. ]. A. w.
smith. ". n. Malone and DR.. G. B. Grove
have returned from New Orleans. where
they enjoyed several days fishing.
Congressman J. Thomas Helm of the
Fifth district. who has been confined at
the Helm infrmary for several days from
the effects of a slight operation. is fast
improving, and is expected to be dis
charged within the next few days.
J. G. Williams of Talladega is at the
Hillman.
R. ]. Edwards of Montgomery is at the
Colonial.
L, English of Lowndesboro is stopping
at the Morris
Walter Nesmith, a prominent lawyer of
Vernon Is in the city.
Judge James ]. Ray of Jasper is in the
city.
e. NJ Jones of Camden is spending a
few days in Birmingham.
C. H Wilkes of New York is at the
St Nicholas.
w. E. Pratt of Wilmington is stopping
at the fIillman.
Col b. s. Patrick, commandment of the
Auburn cadet corps. was in the city a
few hours yesterday en- route to Chicago,
where he will pursue special study this
summer.
J. A. Fuller of Selma Is at the Morris.
E. r. Barnes of Montgomery is stop
ping at the st. Nicholas.
A. J. Montague of Atlanta and Mrs.
Montague are at the Morris.
T. G. Oliver of Dallas is registered at
the Colonial.
e. w. Gaines of Philadelphia is at the
Hillman
Joe Avery, a popular young man of
Columbus, Ca, is in the city.
Alan Rodgers of the Constitution edi-
torial staff, accompanied by Mrs. Rod
gers are at the Hillman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rodgers are on their bridal tour and will
leave for st. Louis today.
Tonight at s o'clock President C. e.
Thach of Auburn will address the citizens
of Avondale at the city hall on the sub
ject Of special taxation for the public
schools. The meeting has been called by
the board of education for the purpose
of arousing public opinion in favor OF
tho proposed school tax measure
Next Thursday the ladies auxiliary to
he Order of Railway Conductors will
give picnic and barbecue at Avondale
park. An orchestra will furnish music for
tho occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
ELLIS, HAwAIps "cRoEsus."

From the New York Commercial.
As recently reported from Washington
w Fl. Ellis the Hawaiian Count of
Monte Crsto,' is a big man, in the prime
of life, and of even darker complexion
than his noted countrywoman, ex-Queen
Lii The more of his sort that goes to
Washington the better particularly in the
dull interval that a recess of congress
ever brings. Ellis is man who by his
habits adds to the joyousness of any COM
munity that is favored by Ills presence.
His slightest purchase is a benefaction,
and in the mere matter of cigars he ex-
ponds from s. to $40 day. When get
ting ready to leave the city an employee
of his hotel was handed six boxes of a
brand that retai1s for so cents each, with
the compliments T6f the generous Ha-
waiian.
Ellis has every right to be a high-roller
and lavish spender, for he has sources of
revenue that bring him In a royal income
Besides his sugar estates in the islands,
he owns coffee plantations in Cuba cop
per mines In old Mexico and diamond
mines In Africa. His collection or shining
gems is worth the ransom of a king.
"All the pleasure | have In life" said
he to a Post reporter, 'fs giving my
friends good time; and l would value
my fortune as nothing II | couldn't make
those | like happy. | am on my way to
Africa now on the biggest hunting trip of
my life, and shall carry twenty-five
friends along as my guests The junket
will cost me $4,000 This is my second
hunting tour to the dark continent On
the first my party killed six elephants.
and this time We hope to get a larger
rumber. After a man has hunted ele-
rhants. pursuit of any other kind of wild
game Is a tame business
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
SHAKESPEARE AS AN ACTOR.

From "A History of Theatrical Art
About the year 1890 one of the London
companies received an addition In the
person of young man who was not only
a skilled and useful actor, but who also
possessed the accomplishment of being
able to adapt oder plays to the taste of
the times, and even proved to nave the
gift of writing toleraby good plays him
self though older and jealous colleagues
might hint at their not being altogether
original. This young man, whose capaci-
ties became of no slight use to the COM
pany and 1.-THE Theatre" was named Will
liam Shakespeare.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Snrintino for Cars.

AT the close of every performance at
the East Lake Casino a lively footraee en-
sues among people who are anxious to
catch the first special back to town" said
a gentleman last night. Some of the
ladies' hurry along with the crowd, but
many young fellows who cit in the rear
nd thus get out first engage In hot foot
race every night to the car line. While
there are plenty of cars, and running is
Unnecessary everybody seems to get a
lot of fun out of the race and the scamper
is also very good exercise
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
KIND TO HIS BEAST.

From the Anadarko (okla) Times.
THE most patient man has been found.
He lives near Anadarko. His horse balk-
ed Monday at 10 o'clock and he worked
with 1t until trying to get it started,
and then had to borrow another horse to
get home. During those seven hours he
coaxed. but never once struck the horse
nor uttered a cross word
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Safety in Numbers.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Il wonder how the editorial we origi-
nated.'
Il suppose it was started by some edi-
tor who had to sail into the personal
chararter of some husky man, and want
ed to make the man believe he'd have to
lick more than one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
Some men are so naturally discontented
that they hate to so to bed because 1t
means they've got TO get up in the morn
ing
When woman sees her neighbours hus-
band going away with a travelling bag
she never feels sure he is not leading a
double life.
woman's idea of an ideal shirt waist
seems to be something that off her looks
like porous plaster and on her a fish
seine run through with ribbons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
DONATION APPRECIATED.

From the Marshall Banner.
Hon Henry B. Gray of Birmingham. one
of the hanasomest men IN Alabama. pres
ident Of Peoples Savings Bank and Trust
company and treasurer of Jefferson coun-
ty. sends a dollar for the Banner to keep
posted on Marshall county affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Remember the Schools.

Every friend of the public schools
should go to the polls today. 1t is the
one chance he will get under the con-
stitution of 1901 to better the schools
Ia which his children are to be edu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The small boy on bicycle does not
respect even presidential candidates.
He ran down Senator Cockrell who
was returning from market.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
DANGEROUS Practice,

..sinoe. trolley car excursions have be-
come popular I notice that the young
folks in their exuberance are prone to
wave their hands, hats, or handkeichiefs
end lean out of the windows when pass
ing another car" said a citizen. when
one of these specials passes a car there
is great waving of arms, and the prox-
imity of the two tracks makes such
practice very dangerous. Although there
are notices of warning in the cars. they
are not needed by picnic parties, APP
parently. and some one is very apt to
get hurt unless the young people are more
careful"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Philander Knox cleaned up 5000 900
in the organization of the steel trust,
and his greatness as a lawyer is be-
yond dispute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Fifty per cent of the visitors to the
exposition are deadheads. The dead
head flourishes like a green bay tree
in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Secretary Shaw's> love for top-notch
prices should be incorporated in the
Chicago platform next week, for he is
an official spellbinder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

"If not Parker who?" is a question
that will De answered on July 6, or
possibly day or two later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

While Prophet Dowie is fleeing from
mobs across the water Mother Eddy is
receiving adoring pilgrims at home.
1t pays to stay at home, where you
can be appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

In one congressional district in
Maryland three men by the name of
Mudd are running for congress. They
should drop the final ID"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Colorado is simply trying to live up
to her Governor Waite. who proposed
to wade in blood up to his horses
brides
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Colorado affords striking example
of the possibilities of American ciyili-
cation and government, while Central
American republics look on in mute
admiration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Kaiser William has resumed his
speechmaking with renewed energy
and the populace has to listen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

President Roosevelt's name means
God-giyen rose field or red field, and
is certainly a name to be proud Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The American boy in the northern
states will soon explain why this coun-
try was declared free and independ-
ent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The manner in which Mr.. Hopkins
turned Illinois over to Hearst was an
Illuminating example of present-day
politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Instead of guying Dowie the mob in
London chased him. The Londoners
have no sense Oh humor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Russell Sage is ready to join Henry
Watterson in new raid against the
pert photographers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Uncle Joe Cannon is of the opin-
ion that the G. o. + elephant will not
carry two when he and Roosevelt are
the riders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The new electric shoe polishing ma
chine is not recognized by the colored
shinemup artists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

A Massachusetts man ate twenty
four green bananas and then died. His
demise was not at all surprising.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Sherlock Holmes ought TO be able
to attend to Reggie" Vanderbilt His
services should be retained at once.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

1t is rumored that Judge Parker
will occupy the bridal suite in St
Louis hotel, where he will be able 70
receive the nomination in some style.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Henry Irving will retire in 1906, but
Joseph Jefferson will, we hope, hold
out many years longer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Colorado is in the hands of a mob
of property holders who are commit
ting all sorts of lawless outrages.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Brigand Raisuli should adopt the
more refined and law-proof methods of
the American trusts. He is too prim.
tive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Only physicians and surgeons are
wanted as immigrants in Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

No ravens fed Elijah II. as he swung
around the world. In Berlin he stop
ped at forty-dollar-a-day hotel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The paper hat is summer novelty.
It should possess the advantage OF be.
ing cheap.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Kuropatkin hesitates because he
does not know which to whip first,
Kuroki or Oku.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The CRATER attempted to deal with
Premier Combes, but he tackled the
wrong tomcat4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The Moroccan small boys best
make-believe sport consists in play
ing brigand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Bandit Raisouli will surrender Per-
dicardes IL his terms are accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Trips to Europe are becoming vul
gar on account of their cheapness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The June bride has but fourteen
days more in 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

No man has dumbbell cinch on the
democratic nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

D. o. Hanes has sold his interest in
The New York Commercial to e. ?.
Call, who will manage the paper in
future. The Commercial is one of the
best-edited of New York's great dailies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
A merrIer man,

Within the limit of becoming mirth,
never spent an hours talk wlthaI.
-i-ove's Labor Lost.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

While in London Jacob Riis ought 10
return the compliment by whispering a
few compliments into the ear of King
Edward anent President Roosevelt
who has advertised Mr.. Riis extensive
~ in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The Guatemalan ant is still eyed
with suspicion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

A divorce case that recently came up
in Berlin court was settled by a curl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
onS.

John B. L ka spent yester-
day In Bir wing last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

Frank Y. Evans and R. l. 0'Neal. Jr..
are the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives Of the Age-Herald In IT'S CIR
sulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

The English and French govern
ments have waged a great controversy
for two hundred years as to whether a
lobster Is fish. They should decide
what kind of lobster they are discuss
ing and then begin over again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17

No communication will he pnhhsne9
without its authors name. ReJeeieo
manuscripts Will not be returned uhisss
stamps are enclosed for that purpose.