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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
Unique Scheme Worked in Havana.

'While in Havana l saw a unique
scheme worked on the merchants of that
city by an American drummer" said a
United States army officer yesterday.
"A man who was representing house
that sold baking powders was trying to
introduce his goods in Cuba was in
troduced to me and we soon became
quite good friends. One day the drum
mer came to me and said that he had
tried every method known to the trade
but could not get any orders for his
goods, and felt very blue. He said he
had plenty of money to spend but could
not speak Spanish and had no way of
spending it so as to help his business.
The next day I laughingly suggested to
him that he take 500 and divide 1t out
among lot of Cubans and tell them to
go and buy up all the baking powder. of
his brand. In the city. They found about
twelve cans and brought it back. He told
them to keep the money and go to every
store the next day and ask again for his
baking powder. He kept this up for
week spending something like $500. After
a week had passed he went around to
see the merchants as II to tell them
goodbye. He did not even suggest that
he wanted an order but the merchants
ran after him to buy his goods. They
told him that they had received hun
dreds of calls for that particular brand
of baking powder and must have it on
sale. He secured enough orders to make
a shipment of two car loads of baking
powder and his company gave him
medal He offered me 500 for the sug-
gestion but l declined as it was done in
feeling of friendship purely. Since that
day that drummer has been my trusted
friend"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The American Law Book company. IS
William street. New York sends out COM
plete lists of American. English and Cana
dian reports. The pamphlet at hand con-
tains thirty-nine portraits of eminent
jurists, one of whom Is of Associate JUS
tice Henry A. Sharpe of Alabama.
The same company also publishes under
separate covers all matter relating to
copyright contained in volume 0, CYCLIC
pedia of law and procedure. 1t is a COM
plete epitome of the law relating to
subject that interests every newspaper
man and writer of books, plays or songs
in the land
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
The Stock Market,

Henry Cfews, in his Saturday letter,
says:
The technical position of the market is
favorable to activity. Stocks have gone
into strong hands, commission houses be-
ing comparatively bare of securities. The
public in consequence are not an impor-
tant factor at present. There has been
a good investment demand however, for
bonds and low-priced gilt-edged issues,
which are exceedingly scarce.
THE cheapness of money also stimu-
lates buying of the better class of stocks
which have been selling on or 51a per
cent basis. Circumstances favored ma
nipulation in these cases, and it seems
quite certain that the big holders are in
tent on working the market gradually
higher until they have distributed their
surplus holdings at a profit; a purpose
that may occupy considerable period.
The outlook, therefore, is for a more ac-
tive and higher market, with occasional
setbacks from war rumors or other I'M
favorable developments
1.-THE Northern Securities case is an ele-
ment of much uncertainty, although an
uilldVordDle decision WOULD PROBABLY not
now have the adverse effect that was an
ticipated last year. In fact not a few
believe that a decision against the merger
would be a blessing In disguise, as other
wise that system being legalized by the
supreme court of the nation would doubt
less soon give birth to many other similar
mergers, thereby causing large part of
our 100000 miles of railroads to become
concentrated in their management into
few hands and finally leaving Wall street
nothing but minority stocks to deal in.
Such an outcome would surely be followed
by political agitation that would be ex-
ceedingy harmful to the entire country.
Concentration, If 1t must come. had better
be matter of slow and well considered
growth, rather than as a SUDDEN compact
creation"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Birmingham, spent yesterday with friends
in the city.
Dr. w. B. Jones of Camden is register
ed at the st. Nicholas.
Il. r. Burns of Boston Is stopping at
the Hillman.
w. T. Dean of Fayetteville is at the
Florence.
w. E. Hester of Meridian, Miss, is at
the Morris.
F. NJ. Shepard of Berry Is at the Metro
politan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
About Persons.

DIR. Willis westmoreland of Atlanta is
at the Hilman.
DIR. " Ray of Helena is stopping at
the St Nicholas.
Forest Collier of Centerville is stopping
at the Morris.
DIR. ]. F. Curtis of BIocton is register
ed at the Metropolitan.
James K. King of Talladega is at the
Florence
E. r. Johnson Of st. Louis is stopping
at the Hilman.
James NJ. Jones of Greensboro is at the
Morris.
Judge John c. Eyster of Decatur at
torney for the Louisville and Nashville
railroad. is at the Metropolitan.
A. n Johnson, a prominent druggist Of
MeridAn, Miss. and formerly citizen Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT

Representative Spauldng of North Da-
kota has introduced bills to provide for
the erection of monuments to the late
President Mckinley and Alexander Ham
ilton. The cost of each is not TO exceed
100000
A good story is told in which the ready
wit of william Dean Howells Is apparent.
Mr. Howells has to submit to frequent
sallies on account of his corpulence, but
usually replies with bright bit of repair
tee When Mr.. Howells was consul at
Venice a very lean and lank American
remarked to him one day:
IF | were as fat as you are, Mr. How
ellis, I would go and hang myself"
We'll" replied Mr.. Howells. .if I ever
take your advice l will use you for a
rope"
Charles Warren Stoddard. the poet,
traveller and professor in the Catholic uni
versity at Washington. is sick in hos
pital in Cambridge. suffering from nerv-
Gus breakdown. Mr.. Stoddard's condi-
ton is very serious and his recovery is
doubtful He has been in Cambridge for
some time. reading up on Indian folk lore.
preparatory to issuing book on the sub
ject.
A report has been circulated in the
United States from The Hague that
"Oom' Paul Kruger is in very feeble
health and that his friends are very anx-
ious about his condition. Mr. Kruger Is
now residing in Mentone and is enjoying
excellent health.
The only foral frihufe on the cnfYin of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
A REQUIEM.

y Robert Louis Stevenson.
Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie,
Glad did I live and gladly die,
And laid me down with will.
This be the verse you grave for me
Here he des where he longed to be:
Home he sailor, home from the sea,
Andsth anter home from the hill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The humane society of Louisville Is hot
after certain prominent citizens who re-
Gently attended a cock fight in that town.
No arrests have been made but a party
who went out in tallyho and automobile
fear that the officers are on their track.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Senator Hanna is still trying to convince
the newspapers what he meant by his
poker SMILES. Hereafter the Ohioan
should avoid the game during business
hours
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

A newly arrived citizen of Huntsville
forgot his street and number and had to
go to the postoffce to find out where he
lived 1t would have been sad If he had
been unable to find the postoffice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
Mother Of Many Children.

Fort Worth, Texas, January PA dis
patch from Denison to the Record says:
Mrs. N. C. Hargis. who died in that city
today at the age Of So, was the mother
of seventeen children, sixty-eight grand
children and l65 great grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

the late Admiral Keppel of the British
navy. came from Queen Alexandra and
bore an autograph inscription which read:
"In loving memory of my beloved little
admiral, the best and bravest of men,
from Alexandra. Rest in peace
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

George Francis Train may have been
a crank. but children loved him, and the
man that children love is the joy of the
earth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

r. F. Bunting, editor and owner of the
Florence Herald has sold that paper to
j. G. Baltimore, an experienced newspa-
per man from Salisbury, Mo. Mr.. Bunt-
ing has made great success of the
Florence Herald and is quite popular
among Alabama journalists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The Hearst boomers now declare that
their idol is the Andrew Jackson of
politics, and yet it is difficult to
name the points of resemblance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

When the jokesmiths cease referring to
mothers-n-aw and the folbles of society.
then. and then only. will Russia and ia
pan get down to business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

In an automatic sprinkler system the
fuse melts when the fire becomes nor
enough, but who wants to wait in
building for supply of water procured
in that uncertain way?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

And so our congressman have been read
libraries. The public has often wondered
what they did when no poker games were
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The admission of Oklahoma and New
Mexico means a reinhiction of Jerry
Simpson ON the public. for he intends
to represent one of them in congress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Ensley is rejoicing over the starting up
of its big steel plant, and the capture of
a new car plant. Blessings never come
sngly down that way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Professor Langley has been called Don
Quixote by Congressman Robinson of In
diana This is the final shove at the
fallen savant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The mosquitoes of Panama have not
been consulted, and as they do business
the year round negotiations should be
opened with them at once.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The word has gone out at Washington
gold lace at official functions. Grand
stand plays are the thing at Washing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

At a meeting of the Public School OFF,
GERS association at Nashville it was de-
cided to ask the state legislature for an
appropriation of $4,000 to extend rural
libraries in schools.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Mountain lions and other wild animals
are congratulating themselves just now
that President Roosevelt is too busy to
go hunting
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Alfred Austin says there is a growing
distaste for good poetry. He is possibly
referring to some of his distinguished
predecessors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
BIG PAY FOR PRESIDENTS.
Heads of Ten Railroads Get Nearly
Half Million in Salaries.

From the New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.
Ten railroad presidents III the United
States draw salaries aggregating $3.50
a year. an average of $4S5O0 for each in
dividual. Few of thes men are capital
lists, but each one Yields a laboring oar
in railway management and takes great
responsibilities off the shoulders of the
capitalists who employ him. The list is
as follows:
A. j. Cassatt, Pennsylvania r. r.. $4,000
George r. Baer, Reading Company $4,000
J.. T. Loree Rock Island .. $1,000
James ]. Hill, Great Northern. $4,000
William H. Newman New York
Central system ...... ............ 10000
Samuel Spencer Southern Railway $4,000
r. d. Underwood, Erie system. 10000
r. B. Thomas, Lehigh Valley...... 10000
Marvin Hughitt of the Chicago
and Northwestern ..... ........ 10000
E. p Ripley, Atchison system. 49, 10000
In most cases these large salaries in
clude compensation for services rendered
as the executive head of several differ
ent companies, all, however, belonging to
one system.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The Boston Globe says It was SO cold
recently in its town that the cold storage
men went into their warehouses to get
warm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The late Colonel Thomas p. Ochltree.
the famous Texas wit joked and dined
with kings, but left an estate of only
$4,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

1t is feared that when the national
of mothers meets in May the
small boys at home will run away and
go in swimming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Mr.. c. Schwab now thinks the Ship
building muddle should be settled. He
dislikes notoriety of that sort
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

So long as juice of corn is plentiful
Kentucky citizens have no fear of such
billiards. as now sweep New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The faces of the government clock in
this town differ among themselves. When
faces disagree who shall decide?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Oscar w. Underwood is both faithful
and efficient, and he should be returned
to congress without a dissenting vote.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

remarkably perfect specimen of the
ichthyosarus has been found in South
America. AS yet the blame has not been
fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Professor Langeys airship cost the
without the sanction of the congress"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Chmieago citizens are eonsoing them
selves that they will be a long time dead
for in this life their days are full of trou-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
IT MIGHT BE WORSE.

From the Washington Star.
King Peter of Servia finds something to
be thankful for. He isn't the Emperor Of
Korea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

There is some talk of closing the clubs
in Chicago, because so many clubmen
cannot find the exits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Colombia is recovering from her attack
of the war feeling She may be taking
something for it. but ii is not money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
SOUTHERN CITIES.

Richmond is waging war on gambling
and immoral pictures in saloons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The lateset thing in New York hotels is
a hosiery for doctors where the rates
bear no resemblance to fees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Hotel men of Mobile are already re-
ceiving numerous enquiries for rooms
from prospective visitors to Mardi Gras
and a large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Senator Quay is trying to seat an In
dian among the gray wolves of the sem
ate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

den and Whipple will be dry locked at
Pensacola and repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Plain millionaires cannot ride on the
subway. Only multi-millionaires are adj
mitted at present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The summer girl is preparing for her
annual harvest of hearts garnered by the
sad sea waves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

One hundred and twenty-six bales of
cotton were sold Thursday afternoon in
Admission at IA cents pound The price
was nearly 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The police department of Montgomery
is taking steps to break up loafing in the
capital city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

There is great longing in New Eng
land for bit of good old summer time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

1t has been found that Mr.. Machen was
a very economical man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The exact spot where graft begins and
patriotism ends has never been accu-
rately defined.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

J. D. Denson of New London. Conn,
has leased the Seldom Riddle farm,
eight miles south of Gadsden, and will
establish kennel for breeding fine bird
dogs Mr.. Renison is breeder of some
experience and has a number of thor
oughbred dogs which he will bring
south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
ALABAMA NEWS.

The Mobile cotton exchange is taking
a decided stand in favor of the Panama
canal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The north is beginning to get out of
cold storage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

King Peter of Servia should study the
position of his brother in Korea and be
content
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Barney Oldfield, the champion automo-
bile driver of America. and Charles Gra-
ham of New York, a famous chauffer,
will race for the worlds championship at
Savannah early in February. A large
number of enthusiastics will witness the
contest which promises to be one of much
interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Dr. j. I. Haley of Montgomery, charged
with assault and intent to murder j. w.
Bennett, proprietor of the Magnolia hotel,
had preliminary hearing before Judge
r. II. Jones and was demanded to Jail
on a bond of $1,000. The charge of assault
with intent to rob was withdrawn. The
case Is one of the most sensational and
peculiar the capital city has known in
many months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The pistol toter carries his life In his
hands and death in his pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

The far eastern crisis has simmered
down to an evanescent nitangibility.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Santos Dumont has decided to take all
the prizes in the ST. Louis aerial derby.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

To a host of stranded Thespians this
is nineteen hundred and walk the ties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Senator Hannas ace may be the ace
of cubs-for the Roosevelt boomers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Work on the new theatre which is to be
erected in Nashville on the site of the old
Grand by Jake Wells will probably start
about the middle of February. The new
playhouse will be strictly modern with
ample precautions against fire. Mr.. Wells
conducts an extensive circuit of theatres
In southern cities
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Panama is like Kentucky in one re-
spect--it has more officers than privates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Airshlp sailors have not yet become
numerous
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Senator Reed smott is still on debatable
ground.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

King Cotton is making European mon
arch look like the proverbal 30 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
LOST TO ROOSEVELT.

Wheat is initiating cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25


The Boston Globe says 1t was SO cold
recently in its town that the cold storage
men went into their warehouses to get
warm.
A remarkably perfect specimen of the
iohthyosarus has been found in South
America. AS yet the blame has not been
fixed
Chmieago citizens are eonsoling them
selves that they will be a long time dead
for in this life their days are full of trou-
BILE.
Colombia is recovering from her attack
of the war feeling. She may be taking
something for it. but it is not money.
Oscar W. Underwood is both faithful
and efficient, and he should be returned
to congress without a dissenting vote.
Professor Langley's airship cost the
people 5000. coo, and the money was spent
without the sanction of "the congress"
s.--
So long as juice of corn is plentiful
Kentucky citizens have no fear of such
Billiards as now sweep New York.
The faces of the government clock in
this town differ among themselves. When
faces disagree who shall decide?
Mr.. c. Schwab now thinks the Ship
building muddle should be settled. He
dislkes notoriety of that sort.
The lateset thing in New York hotels is
hosiery for doctors where the rates
bear no resemblance to fees.
There is some talk of closing the clubs
in Chicago, because so many clubmen
cannot find the exits
Plain millionaires cannot ride on the
subway. Only muti-millionaires are adj
mitted at present.
The summer girl is preparing for her
annual harvest of hearts garnered by the
sad sea waves
The exact spot where graft begins and
patriotism ends has never been accu-
rately defined
King Peter of Servia should study the
position of his brother in Korea and be
content.
Santos Dumont has decided to take all
the prizes in the ST. Louis aerial derby
Panama is like Kentucky in one re-
spect--it has more officers than privates.
King Cotton is making European mon
arch look like the proverblal 30 cents.
To a host of stranded Thespians this
is nineteen hundred and walk the ties.
The far eastern crisis has simmered
down to an evanescent ntangibility.
Senator Hanna's ace may be the ace
of clubs-for the Roosevelt boomers.
The pistol toter carries his life In his
hands and death in his pocket
----s-----
1t has been found that Mr.. Machen was
a very economical man.
The north is beginning to get out of
cold storage.
Airshlp sailors have not yet become
numerous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Cotton ''Bull' Sully has made enough
money out of the f1eecy staple to start
bank in New York, thus furnishing an
unusual example of successful specula-
tor who knows how to take care of his
winnings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

Golf clothes have been on the bargain
counters so long that people are won
dering how long automobile clothes will
escape a similar fate. The great disad-
vantage of buying garments especially for
doing one thing is realized when that one
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

1t is safe to say that almost as many
balloons will be punctured at st. Louis
during the democratic convention as there
will be in the airship convention. In either
case the fall will be hard one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25

President Roosevelt and his trust barons
remind one of the situation in Merrie
England when Warwick was busy.