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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

6 HAT there is something in name \0 after all has been proven by the
 choice authors make of nom de plunes. Writers are often very fortunate in hitting upon. a pleasing pseudonym that tiekles the public fancy and looks we'll on a title page. There is ten- dency among women writers to adopt masculine names, partly as whim ana partly to conceal their identity Perhaps the best known case of this kind Is that of George Eliot, who was so successful in conceaiing her identity. both by masculine name and style of writing, that the literary world was sorely puz- zed until her sex was finally revealed. Some of the best pen names that are now familiar are those of Samuel L. Clemens. Mark Twain from the cry of rivermen when taking the depth of water beneath a boasts keel; c. B. Lewis. 'M. Quad" taken from the type case; Mrs. cragie, John Oliver Hoobs;" Miss Murphree, Charles Egbert Craddock;" and host of newspaper pseudonyms that are well known to the public. In addition to these there are others equally as well known and number that were dropped after the author achieved sufficient success to make him a man of some note in the world.
 Perhaps the most barbarous pen name ever devised Is that of A. T. Cutler Couch, who often styled himself e." The letter without quotation marks would not be so bad but either way is the ex- tremity of affectation. The talented Parisienne who signs her articles "zyp," offers another example of a very elu- sive pseudonym.
 However, the name signed to a story has little to do with its merits, and all though a person may not admire a writ CTS pen name he may be able to enjoy what he has written very much indeed. Mir Quiller-Couch is a case in point. His stories betray masterly touch and pub fishers are beginning to discard the ridi- culous "Q' for the authors full name.
 Again 1t is Chicago. This time the City by the Lake endorses the abolition of handshaking The friendly custom Is un- necessary, unsanitary, and altogether lOOllSn. IL IS not Hdfu lO JuuBe lIOH these indictments that germs, or rather the fear of them, is at the bottom of the Whole matter. As we must not touch twenty dollar bills because they are full of microbes, just so we must not shake a friend or stranger by the hand, for fear that he may be carrying around in his palm several million disease germs and horned microbes. As the new doctrine has not yet been hailed with public fa- vor and never will, it is safe to discuss it in cold type.
 Inasmucn ss scientists agree that the atmosphere is alive with animal life peo- pie should quit breathing or get into-gass boxes, hermetically sealed. where abso- lutely pure air may be supplied through rubber tube that has been carefully treated in order to remove all microbes Since nearly every person carries about with him, on his person or in his clothes, some particular kind of germ 1t is about time that every body cease having any, thing to do with everybody else. And as for handling anything that has been touched by another person, such a thing is not to be thought of at all. Public drinking founts and hotel glasses will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT

Julia Marlowe has just arrived in New York from a Mediterranean trip. much benefited in health, and may return to the stage this spring. She will consult Charles Frohman and c. B. Dillingham; about appearing in new play this month.
 President Loubet of France takes long walks about the streets of Paris every morning between the hours of and s o'clock It is to this regular exercise that he attributes his good health
 Capt. Charles P. Jayne was captain of the first vessel to pass through the Suez canal. The craft was the Moning, and although American-built, she sailed un- resides in Boston.
 It is reported in London that Joseph vacation of two months. He declines to reveal his destination, as he does not care to be worried by letters.
 Eleanor Robson Is one of the few dra- matic stars who has made a pronounced success with her play this season. She Is now appearing In Merely Mary Ann," and has been fiatteringly received.
 According to a London cable, Ambassa- dor choate is recovering from his recent illness, and has gone to Tunbridge Wells, in Kent, where he will recuperate.
 
 Jack London, the well-known novelist and correspondent, Is now in the far east, where he will write war news should Russia and Japan begin hostilities.
 Dr. R. Schiffman. who has been a can didate for the office of mayor of St. Paul has withdrawn from the race in favor of his son, R. Schiffman. Jr.
 Col. George B. N. Wales died recently at Placquemie, La, at the age of 76 years. He was born at woodville. Miss, and graduated from Yale. Col Wailes served with distinction in the confederate army and assisted in the defense of vicksburg.
 George Ade has achieved remarkable success with his new political satire en- titled "The County Chairman" The play Is considered by critics to be one of the best presented this season and the former slang writer is reaping very hand some returns as playwright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

popular and genial congressman from the Seventh district. is stopping at the Met ropolitan.
 B. A. Crane of Decatur. is at the Met ropolitan.
 Louis Reese. the popular manager of the Alabama hotel at Anniston, is at the Florence.
 J. J. o'Hara of Cincinnati. is registered at the St. Nicholas.
 W. T. Northington and Mrs. Northing- ton of Prattville, are at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

From the New York Press
 All is not politics that spouts.
 It is a good deal easier to make money than to save it.
 When a woman dreams of being in a celestial choir she calls it a beautiful revelation; man horrible nightmare.
 When woman deals with business proposition, either she takes it up as if it were poison in pair Of tongs or she plays with 1t as if 1t were year-old baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The esteemed Russian press says Uncle Sam is agging Japan on. be- cause he wants to get up deal that will shut Europe out of the Orient. Russia is shocked at the want of sym pathy in this country for anything or anybody Russian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Valentines will soon be in order, which is merely another way of saying that certain stationery dealers will make a lot of money out of youthful public anxious to be held up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Competition with the rich Is always a dangerous thing. The chauffeur who tried to beat the record of William K Vanderbilt scon ran himself into n police court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The man who killed himself because he could not afford to wed may have thought he was making the best of a bad bargain, but any bachelor could have told him better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

A Kentucky woman swallowed an incandescent electric bulb. but she survived. says the Boston Herald, the light repast. This is pretty tough, but it is the record, and it will have to be accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
The Baltimore Fire.

''The big fire in Baltimore Is the topic of discussion everywhere today" said man on the corner. People find It diff ficult to realize the appalling havoc that has been wrought in one of the <fairest cities in the land. When one considers that this confiagration surpasses any of the great fires known to history and overshadows completely any similar catastrophe ever witnessed in the United States 1t is not hard to see how today can we'll be memorable in history.
 Tt is said that Baltimore has never had an adequate fire department, but the combined efforts of half a dozen well equipped departments would have been powerless in combating such a sweeping conflagration. After the flames have made such ,.eacwe5 serqething more is needed t's.ln the mere efforts Of. firemen. " the wind is favorable and the continu- ity of the fires path is broken there is some chance of keeping 1t under con trol, but not otherwise
 Business men predict that the whole state of Maryland will be paralized by this disaster, and in fact the business interests of the entire south will suffer. The insurance companies are also heavy losers and it will be long time before many strong companies recover from losses incurred i'll the Maryland fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

New Jerseys exhibit at the St. Louis fair will consist of "skeeters" and oys- ters, which would not be bad com bination if it were not for the "skeet- ers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Six unsafe theatres in New York were closed last week to keep the peo- pie from crowding into them at the risk of their lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

When scenery is rendered fireproof and actors are hardened to criticism, we will have plays in which no one will be hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Miss Posts first real case s in court and 1t is safe to cssune that the Flor ida healer will devote more attention to it than she did to her former cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

All the country now needs is an order of knighthood to establish full fiedged aristocracy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Senator-elect Rayner who was Ad miral Schley's counsel, has simply looped the loop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Former Secretary Root is already feeling so good about his escape from the cabinet that he is chaffing Taft about his digestion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

An actress bill for eight night gowns footed up $164 If all of them cost like that great many people would not be able to go to bed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

St. Louis promises that "The Pike" will be thoroughly fumigated before the public is permitted to enter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

According to the yellow journals his holiness, Pope Plus X, has a new ail. ment every Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

All Presidents get fat in office. Their vanity is fed as well as their respective stomachs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Mrs. Maybrick is comfortably cir cumstanced among the sisters of the Epiphany in quiet convent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

A learned scientist has discovered that the "Ha-Ha" woman is vastly su- perior to the "He-He" species.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The fireproof building in cities does not show up very we'll in the light of recent events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

When w. Bourke Cochran reaches congress the democrats will be well heeled in an oratorical way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The Parker boomlet has been fairly launched, says New York paper, but there is a string tied to 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

A theatre Those" inspector is not an official. but he is often found down near the footlights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Birmingham's iron man is being well advertised by the papers and Birming- ham has no objections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The German crown prince has an nounced that he will not be curbed by his august father, Emperor William.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The new Dakota is a battleship and should not be allowed to suffer by reference to divorce courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

A champagne and terrapin start, says the Washington Star, makes a cyanide of potassium finish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Radium is the most versatile metal in the world, as we'll as the most ex- pensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The Parker balloon Is in the air, it is true, but has not yet gotten above the steeples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BAcHELoI

Thus far in this country lese maj este has not been made felony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Ice creepers are in demand in the east as preventive against ice slid ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The war dance" has supplanted the cake walk in gay Paris and the people are getting one step nearer barbarity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

The automobile craze has made one woman kleptomaniac and numbers of other people just plain maniacs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Kentucky and Indiana may scowl at each other, but they will not go to war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
 About Valentines,

Don't understand me to be making an attack on the beautiful custom of send ing valentines" said a gentleman on the street, but I think certain vulgar ntho- graphs styled comics should be pro- hfbited by law. Every year there is a huge crop of these things put out for sale, and they are always displayed to the best advantage, so that he who runs may read. Many of them are so disgusting that they are not fit for decent people to see. The wit attempted in most of these valen- tines Is at best mere drlvel, but they seem to please the public and there is no real harm in any except those l mention as conspicuous for vulgarity.
 T do not know how other people re- gard the matter, but to me it appears nothing short of sacrelige to mar an an cient and graceful custom by flooding the country with comic monstrosities They are not valentines at all but car toons and have no place in the kind old saints calendar. Valentines that are real ly valentines warm old hearts as well as those that are young, but l do not see any special reason why comics should continue to flourish and faunt their vul- garity in the face of every passer-by.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

It is reported in London that Joseph Chamberlain will start February Il for vacation of two months He declines to reveal his destination, as he does not care to be worried by letters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Eleanor Robson Is one of the few dra- matic stars who has made a pronounced success with her play this season. She Is now appearing In Merely Mary Ann" and has been fiatteringly received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

According to a London cable, Ambassa- dor Choate is recovering from his recent illness, and has gone to Tunbridge Wells, in Kent, where he will recuperate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Capt Charles P. Jayne was captain of the first vessel to pass through the suez canal The craft was the Moning, and although American-built, she sailed un- der an English flag. Captain Jayne now resides in Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

President Loubet of France takes long walks about the streets of Paris every morning between the hours of 6 and 8 o'clock It is to this regular exercise that he attributes his good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Jack London, the well-known novelist and correspondent, Is now in the far east, where he will write war news should Russia and Japan begin hostilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

HAT there is something in name after all has been proven by the choice authors make of nom de
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Dr. R. Schiffman. who has been a can didate for the office of mayor of St. Paul has withdrawn from the race in favor of his son, R. Schiffman. Jr.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
las over 100000 members, 5000 we'll organ

has over 900 members, 5000 we'll organ
lied branches, and space is given regularly
to sunshine news in 200 newspapers. The
object OF the society is to give sunshine and
pleasure, and all members are expected to
do helpful and kindly deeds. -. mother
correspondent sends the following items:
William Jacobs returned to Clifton, Mass,
Monday. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Clark
returned Sunday from Stockton village
They had been visiting their son, F. j.
Clark, and family. Clifton Ellis hurt his
hand quite severely last week while at
work on the gasoline engine.... Mark Waru
and Stephen Larrabee have returned from
Thorndike, where they held series of
meetings. Elvin Staples and wife of the
village called on Mrs. Jacobs Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Park called on Mrs
Jacobs Saturday. Friends of Mrs. Jacobs
are sorry to learn that she is not improving
as rapidly as expected. Farmers in this
vicinity are improving the fine days and
getting about their spring work. ... MIR. and
been visiting Mr.. Clark's sister, Mrs. Evelyn
George. Grace and Dora Clark have been
visiting their aunt, Mrs. Evelyn George,
in North Stockton. Arthur Moore has
opened new meat store in Searsport and
Clifford Staples attends in Mr. Moore's
absence. -. Mrs. Coils, widow of the late
DR.. Coils, is visiting Marian Staples "
Miss Emma Stairs called on Mrs James
Jacobs Wednesday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
Maine Teachers Association,

Arrangements for the next annual
meeting of the Maine Teachers Asso
citation have progressed so far that the
executive committee is able to announce
the following prospectus:
Place and date, Bangor, October 81
2S, 30, 1904.
Chairman of departments. Superin.
tendence, Supt. Myron Bennett, San
ford; rural schools, Supt Tyler Coombs,
Vinalhaven; grammar schools, Prin. NJ
2. button, Augusta; primary schools,
Miss A. Maude Brigham, Auburn;
kindergarten, Miss Nellie E. Brown,
Bangor.
General meeting. Negotiations are
under way for several speakers of ma
tional reputation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
The Cost of War News.

From Chefoo to New York the cable
rate for press messages is AZ cents a
word. The same rate is charged from
Shanghai and also from Tiensin. From
Port Arthur via the Pacific cable the
rate is $1.02 a word. From Toxic it
costs 81 cents per word to send press
message to New York.
From these figures an idea can be
formed what the long descriptions of
the great battles soon to be fought will
cost newspapers, but none of their
managers will begrudge the expense if
the material satisfies their readers
Boston Globe.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
NORTH STOCKTON SPRINGS.

4>oANA S1OCh1ON sfIGlNNIS.
Mr.. Clifford Staples has been quite ILL.,.
Mrs. Lucia Jacobs slipped on the ice re-
Gently and fell, breaking her hip. Her
sons wife, Mrs. James Jacobs of Clifton,
Mass, arrived Saturday to assist in caring
for her. Drs. Stevens and Pierce were
called. .....Mr. and Mrs. Emery Cal
derwood have another little son, born
March 18th. ...Mr. Forest Clark, our R. F.
d. mail carrier, deserves credit for not
missing day in delivering the mail, in
spite of bad going and severe weather.
On several days he was not expected, but he
came nevertheless. Everyone in this vicin-
ity is well pleased with the rural free de-
livery. Some on the route who opposed it
at first are now enthusiastic in praise of it.
....Mr. Wilbur Ridley has the finest flock
of pure breed Rhode Island Red poultry in
town.. Mr.. F. Percy Partridge bought a
horse of Ernest Blanchard of Standpoint
recently....J. Fl. Littlefeld's horse ran
away last Friday, throwing him out on the
Reagan hill. The horse ran to the Black
road and turned and came back. The
sleigh was completely demolished. -. Miss
Essie Moody is quite ill. The children in
Center Sunday school have formed a junior
branch of the International Sunshine So
ciety. The International Sunshine society
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
Do You,sWant Strength

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For Over Sixty Years,

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
A Suicide in Warren.

Walter F. Smith of Cushing COM
mitted suicide near the limekilns in
Warren March 18th by cutting his
throat with dull jackknife. He was
partially deranged and had escaped
from his watchers, in order to commit
the deed. The attendants overlook
him few seconds too late. Mr.. Smith
was aged % and quarryman.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
Happy, Healthy Children.

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pointed. They cannot fail to perform their
mission and every one who uses DeWitt's
Little Early Risers prefer them to all other
pills: They cure biliousness. Sold by R.
II. Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
THINGS WE
LIKE BEST
Why Is It They so Seldom
Agree With Us7

What's the reason the things W like
best % seldom seem to agree with us3
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It's most uncomfortable day or two.
We don't mean to abuse our stomachs
but We Ill do 1t more OF lesa. We ~
things We want and can't reaist
the longing for them. When it, too
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
The Travellers Insurance Company
of Hartford, Conn.

incorporated in 1861
AuoIrNT At P1sK Life ..........-.. 1872, 76l ZIP
Accident. 54I ,2T0, S43
CASH ASSETS DECEMBER 81, 1913.
Real estate owned by the company,
unlncumbereu $ 79OI;;S "a
Loans on bond and mortgage (frst
liens) 80. $50. :. 500, 6O6 O6
Loans on thi; colilpaily's policies c,4lS,S55 03
Stocks and bonds owned by the com
pany, market value -. -. ..... 25 1876 ,625 95
Loans on collateral security -. go. OT37 20
Cash in the company's principal Of
flee and III bank observation-disclosures. 561 .:325 "A
Interest accrued but not due ....... $40, 50 "a
Life premiums in due course of col
lection. ...... .................. I39, 497 So
Total. $40, lO5,S49 80
LIABILITIES DECEMBER 81, 1908.
Net amount of unpaid losses and
claims ...... -. =. $ 2S2.1l3 81
Reserve for claims against employ
erS -. ............. 111l,sS 90
Reserved for re insurance. 3, 954, $50 y
Additional reserve, liability depart
ment =. -. ... ...... -. 100000 90
Commissions and other demands
against the company ........ So. IL, ;359 O6
All liabilities except capital stock
and net surplus $34, SIC, 1888 90
capital PAID up in cash ...,......,. 1000 900 90
Surplus beyond capital. Apo 3l6 10
3W10 $40, 105, $40 80