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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
The Evolution of a chump.

The power of character, of fixed and de- termined devotion to an ideal to win the rewards of the world, even love itself, is effectively shown in a story by Charles Fleming Embree, called "The Chump" in the September McClure'ss The hero. lowly born. a 'chump" in all that out wardly bespeaks the man, sees his imme- diate duty and does it. fixes his eyes on his high desire and moves unwaveringly to it. The story rouses the sincere sym pathy and interest of the reader who fol- lows Martin Hodge through paths low and high wl.n keenest appreciation and rejoices with him in his final triumph over his environment, over himself. The evo- lution of The Chump, his rise to genuine grandeur, is a story full of human nature and told in simplicity and strength. 1t is thoroughly American, a true reflection of an interesting phase of life In the middle west. Lucius Hitchcock furnishes the excellent illustrations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Mrs. Burnett,s Novelette, Ends.

Frances Hodgson Burnetts charming fdyll of child life, Tn the Closed Room" which began in the August McClure's, closes in the September number. In pure delicacy and sweetness of fancy Mrs. Bur netts latest story ranks with her first great success, Little Lord Fauntleroy. In this closing installment she takes her spirituelle little heroine through a beau tiful dream-land of her own creating on across the border into the spirit world. It is journey of rare delight, of joy, not sorrow, the inevitable; and the reader in sympathy feels it's fitness. More of Jessie Wilcox Smiths wonderfully illustrative and beautiful pictures in color add to the attraction of the story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
The American Novel In England.

If proof were wanting to controvert the statement oft-repeated both in England and here, that American fiction is being coldly received in England 1t might be found in the following quotation in a re- view of Rose E. Young's novel of Mis- souri life, Sally of Missouri" from the Literary World of London; Tn Sally of Missouri we have one more proof that the art of writing fiction is flourshing well in America. It is as easy to find good qualities in this fresh and convinc- ing story as it is to find stones In cher riae 'i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
LITERARY NOTES.
The Lanler Book.

To "Scribner's Series of School Read ing' there will be added immediately a most interesting and profitable volume entitled "The Lanier Book" All the se- lections both in prose and verse, which Miss Mary D. Burt, in connection with Mrs. Lanier. has culled for it's purposes, have been subjected to the crucial test of actual use in schools, and have come off victorious. The book has been made up of these eight parts:
 l. The History of Proverb.
 II. The Story of King Arthur.
 III. The Legend of St. Leonor.
 ". Poems.
 V. San Antonio Sketches and Studies.
 VT. From Morn Till Night on a Flor Ida River.
 VII. Bob: the Story of a Mocking Bird.
 VIII. Incidents in the Authors Life.
 The little volume is an attractive and serviceable introduction to the writings of great poet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
The Birthrlght of Twins.
om the London Express.

From the London Express.
 A curious case as to which of two twins was born first came before Lord Pearson in the Edinburg court of sessions on Saturday.
 The twins were John McJarrow, an engineer of Girvan. and Charles MeJar- row, a grocer of Glasgow.
 Their father had died intestate while John was in South Africa, leaving s15OO worth of property. Charles had taken possession of this claiming to be the elder son
 John. in giving his evindence said that he was born on August 24, 1867, at 1 o'clock in the morning and that his broth CT was born half an hour afterward. The births were registered as such.
 Charles, on the other hand, averred that the entries iIt the register were err ioneus, and that his father recognized himself as his eldest son.
 Lord Pearson gave judgment for John, without cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28


 guest of Mrs. s. T. Parker, has returned to her home in Nashville Miss Fehr was charming guest and made many friends while in this city.
 Miss Maude Johnston will return to her home in Atlanta this afternoon, after delightful visit to Miss Jessie Thomp- son, on North Twenty-fourth street. Miss Maggie Conrad is visiting friends and relatives in Culman, Ala.
 
 Miss Lucille Lane has returned from a denghtful visit to Mrs Henry L. Bad ham at Blount Springs. Mrs W. A. Whttle, of Evansville, Ind, will be the guest of Mrs. Mack Rogers this week.
 Miss Tom Williams and Master Tom Rogers have returned from a visit to Evergreen, Ala.
 Mrs. Charles Roy Is visiting relatives at West Point, Miss
 Miss Willie Clark Is visiting Mss Lynda Waite of this city.
 Mrs. M. A. Myatt has as her guests Mrs. Annie T. Brooks of Baltimore and Miss 1reta Bradford of Tallahassee, Fla. Miss Ella May Davis is visiting friends and relatives at Brookside. Miss Lillian Warnock of Atlanta is the guest of Miss May Belle Shackelford of this city.
 Mrs. Jeanette Starr has returned from a visit to Nashville,
 
 MT and Mrs. C. P. Beddow are visit ing the fair at St. Louis. Owing to the prolonged serious illness of her mother, Miss Neal, who has had charge of the mathematics department in the Poloek-Stephens institute, is obliged to give up her position and leave Birmingham Mss Hannum of Vas sar college, who is associate principal in the school with Mrs. Elford will have charge of mathematics.
 
 Miss Nell Thomas of Savannah, Is visit ing her nephew, E. J. Thomas, Jr., on South Highlands
 Mrs c. c. Terrell of Mississippi, now visiting friends In Woodlawn, will be the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs E. T. Tallaferro at 1014 South Seventeenth street on Monday.
 Miss Molly Tumey who has been visit ing relatives in the city, has returned to her home at Gulfport Miss. Mrs. Charles H. Colvin has returned from short visit to Biloxi.
 
 Miss Annie c. Drake and daughter. Miss Jeanie Didlake of Bunkie, La, returned home today after a protracted visit to relatives in this city Miss Virginia Waller of Greensboro. Ala, is visiting the Misses Moody on Highland avenue.
 Miss Lillie A. Cobb is very i'll with typhoid fever at her residence on Seventh avenue.
 Lizzie Lee. the bright little 1o-year-oid daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. S. Pound. is quite sick at the family home on South Highlands.
 Miss Ruby Thonberry and mother of Anniston, who have been visiting Mrs. D. F. Forbes left Saturday for Blount Springs They were accompanied by Miss Annie Mallory and Miss Evelyn Mat thews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
A Young Novelist.

Marmaduke Pickthall, the author of Said. the Fisherman" is still a young man-very young indeed. to have scored two literary successes. He is not much more than twenty-five. His Said. the Fisherman received an enthusiastic vel come from critics and readers in Amer lea; and his new book Enid" a story of modern life, was one of the most success ful books of the London season. Mir
 Pickthall has made literature his pro fession. He lives in a country parish in Suffolk with his family. His especial fad is for languages, for which he has phe- nominal faculty. He is deeply interested fin Arabic literature, and has a remark able collection of fine Arabic manuscripts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Through Science to Faith

A new edition of Dr. Newman smyth's Through Science to Faith" will be is- sued immediately by the Scribner's. The simplicity, freshness and fairness of this statement of a most important and very modern problem Is probably accountable for the books remarkably steady sale. It bids fair to remain for years the stand ard presentation of It's subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Mr.. WInsIow's soothIno sv,,,

The best remedy for DIARRHoEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. winslov.s soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, ,SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS au PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and 1. twenty-five cents . bettla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Society.
WoMAN's AUXILIARY
 oETHEY.M.c c. A.

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association has been called to meet In the club parlors. on Twentieth street. between Fifth and Sixth avenues next Thursday morning al 10 o'clock. The meeting will be very important as the annual election Of officers will take place. A full attend anee Is desired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Out of the Mouths of Babes

From the Chicago News.
 Little five-year-old Edith was taken to dentist, who removed an aching tooth That evening at prayers her mother was surprised to hear her say: "Foreive us our debts as we forgive our dentists"
 Teacher-Who was the god of war?
 Small Boy-Hymen.
 Teacher-No That isn't right Hy- men was the god of marriage
 Small Boy-Well, my papa said Hymen was the god of war, and l guess he knows.
 Mamma, said four-year-old Harry, "I'll bet God thinks I'm dead"
 Why, dear?" asked the astonished mother.
 "'Cause I forgot to say my prayers last night" answered the little fellow.
 Mamma" said five-yea-rold Bessie. Cant have mlkmaid's costume for Cousin Nellie's party?"
 I'm afraid such a costume wouldn't be suitable for a little girl like you" replied the mother.
 But" persisted Bessie, q can be a condensed millSnaid, can't I?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
OPEN ALL NIGHT.

which makes his little country home the Mecca of all students of Oriental litera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28

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 Paris. Tenn. Jan. II, 1904. Gentlemen: have used SATINOI,A and EGYPTIAN CREAM for year or two. and unhesitatingly recommend them as tbe finest preparations I have eyer used to remove pimples. freckles or any other facial discolorations, They clear and heautify the complexion as no other nrep- MRS. EVELYN PORTER R1NGwALD. NATIONAL TOILET O., Paris, Paris. Sold in Birmingham by all leading drug giSta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
NOTES AND PERSONAL.

Miss Mary Fehr, who Aas been the guest of Mrs. s. T. Parker, has returned to her home in Nashville. Mss Fehr was charming guest and made many friends while in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28

Miss Maude Johnston will return to her home in Atlanta this afternoon. after delightful visit to Miss Jessie Thomp- son, on North Twenty fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28

Miss Maggie Conrad Is visiting friends and relatives in Culman, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Teaoher-who was the god of war?

Cause I forgot to say my prayers last night" answered the little fellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28

Miss Lucille Lane has returned from a denghtful visit to Mrs. Henry l.. Bad ham at Blount Springs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
OUR "WAR LORD"

A "War Lord - Yes, OF course We
have: bur by "War Lord" 10 meant
The sort OF man who rends path good
for n continent:
Who makes n highway for its work. one
who. without n fear,
Grips situations-eleaves a way across Q
hemisphere.
Our "war Lord cares for time sss
space.
Just as the Oceans long,
He joins them,-And we lead the racsl
The race that's TO the strong.
Our "war Lord" holds the Oceans trarA
Clean to the Orient,
That we may feed where millions lacki
Where lands and men are spent
Our "war Loj" dams the mountain
streams.
Makes true the thought Of thoss
Who thought th. desert. in their dEeamA
Might blossom like the rose.
Our "War Lord Is a man Of strength.
a patriotic man.
But where he'll go In, to what graas
length
Well-he's American!
But, rest assured, our "war Iord'ss
wise;
He'll know when to relense
Tho whip npou each enterprise
Our "War Lords" ono OF Peace
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
PARTY POLITICS.
Striking Contrssts Revealed By Study
Of Official Reports.

otrtkfug 1OntToste Revealed by q study
of Official Reports.
Orlcial reports show that protective
tariffs have been In operation in the
United States during practically onehalf
of the one hundred and fifteen years
since the adoption of the Constitution.
Onlcial statistics show that during fifty
nine years of low tariff there were but
ten years in which the exports of the
country were US great as the imports.
and that during the entire ffty-nine
years Of low tariffs the total excess of
imports over exports was $515. 5.0O0. 900.
A study of the commerce of the protec-
tive years shows that exports exceeded
imports In twenty-seven of the hfty-two
protective years, and that the net excess
Of exports over imports during that time
was s., 500. 100000.
To state it In different form. low tariffs
In fifty-nine years OF operation show a
net excess Of Imports over exports Of
S515. 10000 while protective tariffs. In
excess Of exports over imports of ST.
100000. The protective tariffs of
ffty-two years have paid the commercial
debts of the ffty-nine years of low tar
ifs. amounting to S515.000, 900. and. In
addition, placed $500, 600, 600 to the
credit of our export trade.
Another striking example Of the
growth of our export trade under pro-
tective tariff Is found In the fact that
tho excess of exports over imports Ii.
the first three years of President Nc
Kinley's term was nearly four times as
much as the entire excess of exports over
imports from 1880 to the beginning of
the Mckinley administration. From
1870 to March !. 1897. the excess OF
exports over imports was $3.50. .02S. .407:
from March l, 1897, to March !, 1900,
the excess of exports over imports was
81, ,4S3 .537 ,049.
A comparison of these figures shows
the relative effects of Republican pro-
lection and Democratic free trade or low
tariffs on the revenues Of the government
and the prosperity Of the country.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Platform Doe. Not SHOW II.

The last authoritative expressloa =
the National Democratic party % tAs
money issue was in 1900. when Il rsafL
hrmed its demand of 1896 &c: ''ths frVs
and unlimited coinage of silver At IL
ratio of 1G to !. without waiting sfor ths
aid or consent Of any other nation" II
the Democratic party has changed ID
mind on the money issue since 1900. tAs
platform of 1901 does not show L. 1
plank stating that the present standard
OF vahic was mo longer open to Questteas
wns proposed by Mr.. Williams In co.,
mittee, but 1t was VOTED DOWN BIZ
THE DECISIVE VOTE OF 90 to II
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
His Coat OF Arms.

The Democratic presidential candidate
has a coat of arms. That fact has al
ready been somewhat exploited and may,
for the moment, pass. The main fact,
which seems to be that. considering his
relations with Tammany, his relations
with Bryan aad the old silver party, his
extremely distant relations with Cleve-
land and his group, and lot of other
things, ex-Judge Parker seems. instead
of being in possession OF old-fashioned
heraldic coat Of arms. to be the owner
OF coat of many colors. Really, the
Judge, who seems to he possessed of
quite a sense of courtesy, ought to apollo
gize to Joseph of Bible history.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
WIND AND WEIGHT.

Democratic Chairman Taggart is send
ing out 100000 tons Of campaign liter
Fifteen million tons of wind collected in
enc lot
Thirty billion pounds of words assembled
in one spot
In reams and quires:
He who desires
May utilize this rhetoric to light his win
ter fires.
Fifteen million tons Of: "Sirs, l point
with loyal pride!'
Thirty billion pounds of: "Ha! Your
statements are deiedn'
View with alarm"
And Strong right arm."
And Horny handed SONS of toll In VII
lage and on farm"
Fifteen million tons of wind will through
the land be shot;
Ihirsy billion pounds OF air-ths kind
that's known as hot"
Yet that will wane
In this campaign
And leave million faults that none will
venture to explain.
Fiftsea million tons of talk that no one
wants TO hear:
Thirty billion pounds of superheated at
mosphere:
The sham what am
But Uncle Sam
Would Ike an explanation of that Par
kcr telegram.
Fifteen million tons of wind--and who
will pay the freight?
Thirty billion pounds OF words-but
Davis purse Is great
But in tire fray
Election day
The ballots of Republicans will leave no
word to say.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
ROOSEVELT Is RIGHT.
Predicate Philippine Policy UDhsid
by w. X. Hearst.
fChicago American. Dem.l

ICnlcago American, Dem.J
Theodore Roosevelt tells the men Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic. assem-
bled In Boston, that the United States is
going to hold on to the Philippine ISL
ands. and that the work done there will
not be blamed"
Mr.. Roosevelt IL right The people of
the United States. when they took the
Philippines. assumed the responsibility,
not only for the present but for the
future, for q good many millions of hu-
man beings and q large slice Of the
earth's surface.
Laws which are good here must be
good In the Philippines, and they will be
applied there. That which Is progress
here must be progress In the Philippines.
and II will be developed there.
The United States will not back out
and invite the Philippines to fight It out
among themselves, leaving the savages
to fall to slashing each other and the
half-breeds to plotting and selling each
other out. 1t would be the simplest way
out Of It, and the most cownrdly. That
will not be the American way.
The American people do not want any
Imperialism, but, they do want expansion.
and they have always had II. They are
not going to back out of an undertaking,
either on foolishly sentimental or con-
veniently cowardiy grounds. They will
do the work they have undertaken In the
Philippines, educating the people there
and, incidentally. educating themselves
in the process.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
FAVOR S0oND M0NEY
WHY FiNANCiERS WILL SUPPORT
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
New Workers Fear to remocratic
Party and the Past r'.',,s',. of Its Can
didate, Who Voted Tor w. ]. Bryan
and Free Silver.
New York World, Radical Dem.l

New York World Radical Dem1
One of the chief reasons given by Re
publicans of this city for their support
OF Roosevelt is his position OH the money
question. That is made clear by the
answers which the World is receiving to
the note which it has addressed to the
business men who took part In the
Sound Money Parade" here In 1896,
asking them to state their present presi-
dental preferences.
A large proportion of the Republicans
who have given their reasons-more than
two-thirds SO far-have named sound
money as one OF the concerns uppermost
in their minds. Over one-half OF the Re-
publicans put the money question above
everything else. Here are some quota
tons from answers from Republicans:
George A. Vail-Sound money and
Theodore Roosevelt.
H. II. Royee-The present administra-
tion is sound on money, Panama and
the Philippines.
Il. G. Ayers and F. ]. Pennock-
Roosevelt is the only candidate who
stands for sound money, progress and
true Americanism.
Thomas ]. Atkins-I am still a sound
money man, aud to be sure that l will
Ahhho nv Nolc IoE khoOSt-
welt.
George T. Boggs-I am still for sound
money and the policy of the present ad-
ministration as carried out by our Presi-
dent.
George D. Perkins-Always sound
money. always Republican.
William Bishop am still for sound
money and Roosevelt.
John j. Tewer-For sound money still,
l shall vote for Roosevelt.
Tappen & Pierson-As we believe that
sound money requires a more snbstnn-
tial assurance than a telegram from the
candidate of n great party to the effect
that the gold basis Is already established.
We are earnest supporters of Roosevelt
and Fairbanks.
Henry Clews-With the Republican
party in power We are sure Of sound
money.
Frank A. Ferris-Now. as then. and
oil the time for sound money, reason
able protection. with efficient control OF
trusts
*. c. McKinney-while Judge Parker
has accepted the fact that the gold
standard is irrevocably fixed, his party
has not.
Thomas III. Baskerville shall vote
Tor Roosevelt aud Fairbanks for the
reason that they believe in sound money
on principle, while their opponents have
simply taken up sound money for polit-
ical expediency.
w. NJ. Seymour-Sound money il an
Issue. IL not. why did II take SO long at
ST. Louis to find II outl
Walter l.. Pierce-I shall vote for
Roosevelt. l have no use for man
who voted twice for Bryan and free sill
yer.
J. F. Fairlamb-For sound money al
ways.
+. II. De Gress-I do not feel that
Judge Parker's telegram pledges the sup
port Of the Democratic party to the gold
standard. and in view OF this | shall vote
for Roosevelt
Percy ID. Adams am supporting the
party of sound money and constitutional
principles. or course. am for Roose-
welt.
John II. Waydell-I am advocating q
good sound money President, and Roose-
welt has been tried and not found want
ing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Paramount and rantamonns.

In 1895 free silver was the PARA
MOUNT Issue according to the Demo
Gratis.
In 1900 Imperialism had become the
PARAMOUNT and burning ISSUE"
nevertheless free silver was still TAN
TAMOUNT' to what 1t was in 1900.
In 1904 the Democratic convention
wired to Mr.. Parker, I'VE do not con-
slider the money standard to be an issue
OF this campaign"
Thus free silver, which fell from para
mountcy In 1896 to tantamountcy In
1900, has now struck the ground with
such 4 hard thud that it Is simply too
delicate to be mentioned.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Nothing to Gay.

The Democratic party does not ssW
deny that it blundered grossly In d.
manding free silver in 1896 and in l000
Its leaders do not. however. care to epear
ly admit the incapacity the party twics
showed in taking up with this greed
quack financial get rich quick" theory.
The middle ground theory Of say nothing
is now preferred.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
In American citizenship we can sue

In American citizenship we can sue
coed permanently only upon the basis
of standing shoulder to shoulder. working
in association. by organization, each
working for all. and yet remembering
that We need each other so to shape
things that each man can develop to best
advantage all the forces and powers at
his command.-From Roosevelt's speech
to Locomotive Firemen at Chattanooga,
Tenn, Sept 8. 1902.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Parker's support Of Bry.n.

Alton b. Parker and Henry g. Davis
both say that the gold standard IL ire
vocably established by law" But there
IL no law of the United States which
cannot be repealed il Congress and the
President agree on its repeal. Parker
In 1896 and 1900 supported Bryan for
the presidency. and thereby aided the Mt
tempt of the Democratic party to discs
tablish the gold standard and put the
country on a silver basis.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

During the first three years Of the
second Cleveland administration our ex-
ports amounted to $3,57s. 900, 900 and
during the first three years of the Nc
kinley administration they amounted to
S3.S2S. .O0O. .0OO-a difference OF $3.50 OOo.-
600 In our favor in exports.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

At the end of the third year -
Grover Cleveland's last administrators
the money in circulation in the United
States was. in round numbers. $l.t0Qr
100000. At the end of President No
Kinley's third year it was $1,000. .00Q-
900.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

At the end OF President Cleveiand'o
third year the amount of gold In cfreu-
lation was $3.50. .000. 600; ut the end Il
President Mckinley's third year Il was
S7S6.OO0,0 900, an Increase Of nearly $500
900. 1000
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Or important questions Of national
policy the Republican party does not ask
the people to depend on promises. It
points to its record of things done a.
an earnest Of what it will do.