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Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

plot and to delineate character; it is
all a matter of pen, ink and paper.
Thus the publisher is staggered by
tons of manuscript incompetence;
and. judging by what he accepts,
what he rejects must be indescribably
bad
But a publisher in London has dis
covered a short way with authors
not only short, but so ingenious that
the wonder is no one has tried it be-
fore. His scheme has been revealed
by a novelist of some experience who
recently sent him a manuscript. II
have pleasure" he wrote after
brief interval, lin informing you that
1 have now come to this manuscript,
and If you are prepared to send me the
in advance) l shall have your work
thoroughly read by an expert reader,
and in the event of his approving it,
1 shall be pleased to lay before you a
ly writer who had already been pub
lished was little amused. possibly
indignant. with this proposition. 1t
was in effect an assumption that the
manuscript might not be worth read
ing at all. And indeed the publishers
scheme cannot be regarded as of uni
versal application. A popular author
would not expect to pay half a guinea,
or it's equivalent in American money,
for the privilege CT having his manu-
script read.
When, however, we consider what
an immense amount of perfectly un-
salable stuff is foisted upon the pub
Usher with request for a decision,
the propriety of exacting a fee may
easily be admitted. 1t costs as much to
read a bad manuscript as a good one;
in fact. a reader would be justified in
charging more for the former. There
are manuscripts so bad that they may
be returned unread. Still it takes time
and trouble to discover even so much
about them. OF course the publisher is
always looking for the mute inglorious
Milton, and occasionally finding him
in the most unexpected places. He
might therefore hold that a fee would
discourage the competent with the in
competent; or rather that it would not
discourage the incompetent al ALL
many of whom will pay for having
their books printed in order to escape
from the oblivion of manuscript.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
TO ENCOURAGE GOOD AacHITEc
TURE.

The cities of st. Petersburg and Par
is nave an interesting device for en-
couraging good architecture. Build
lhSs which are so artistically con-
structed that they are regarded
as ornaments of the city are exempt
ed from taxation for a period of years.
The profession of architect has a much
higher standing in Paris than in Am
erican cities. A high standard of quail
ification for the profession is enforced
by the voluntary associations which
control admission to the ranks. The
Paris architect signs his building in a
conspicuous place on the front. as an
artist does his painting. Paris and
other continental cities could teach us
much in regard to the promotion of
artistic building.-Boston Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

meet with suitable provisions for SAT-
ETY. to the travelling public and their
own employees. The last quarterly bull
letin of the interstate commission
shows that during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1893. 1854 passengers and
railroad employees were killed outright
on the railroads of the United States
and 1877 injured the mortality being
735 and the injured GIT more than in
the previous fiscal year. These figures
are big enough 20 make anyone
thoughtful and to call loudly for the
adoption of improvements in methods
Of operation for greater security to life
and property.-San Francisco Call.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

The Kansas republicans mean to be
we'll up toward the head of the process
sion. Their state convention is to con-
vene at Wichita on March 9. Their
state committee advises that no man
be elected q Kansas delegate to this
years republican rational convention
who does not personally favor Pres
ident Roosevelt's nomination and cleo
ton The emphasis is. of course. on
the personally"
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
MISFORTUNE.

He had been telling the thrilling
story of his escape.
$50 the automobile got beyond con-
trol?" she remarked.
"Ya-as," he replied
And was wrecked?"
"Ya-as"
But you escaped injury2"
"Oh. ya-as."
Seems too bad. doesn't it?"
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

Our marines now at Seoul may see
very interesting sights before they go
back to their ship. Probably Brit
ish marines will follow them in Seoul
quickly, and then it won't be long be-
fore we hear of French marines there
or therea bouts.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
BOOTS AND SHOES.
REGAL SHOES by Mail.

s2.75 per pair, express prepaid. $50 styles
for MEN AND WOMEN. IA sizes and
widths. one price. 50 stores. Tannery
to consumer. Catalog and self measure
ment blanks on postal request. Los An
geles store 22Z w. Third St, near Broad
way. A. S. Nandegrift. Manager.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
BROWNSBERGER HOME SCHOOL
e53 W. 9Th St, Los Angeles, Cal.

953 W. 9TH St., Los Angeles, Cal.
Departments: Bookkeeping. Short
hand, College Preparatory. English
Telegraphy, Spanish. Large gymnas-
ium. The only business school in the
city that has recreation grounds. Send
for catalogue.
F. BROWNsBERGER. Principal.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
To strength

To strength
en- a weak
stomach, re-
store the APP
petite or pro-
m o { e sound
sleep we urge
a trial of the
Bitters. 1t new
er ia i | S. a s
t h o u S a n d )
h a V e already
testified. 1t al
so cures
Indigestion,
Constipation,
Heartburn,
Dyspepsia and
LIV er Com
plants.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

Physical culture is one thing AMI
carrying coal up three flight of stairs is
quite another.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
BARRELS AND TANKS.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.

Los Angeles Cooperage Co Tanks, bar
rels and kegs. Write for prices.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
PRESCOTT BUSINESS FIRMS.
Hotel Burke
AMERICAN PLAN.

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA.
los rooms All modern conveniences.
a strictly fiji st-class and modern hotel.
Sample rooms for commercial men.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
rake Laxative Bromo ruinrne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if 1t
rails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS.
POULTRY SUPPLIES.

IIummel Pros. e Co, 116-11s Z. Second
st. Carefully selected help.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
CARPETS AND RUGS.

T. ELLINGTON co, 312-314 S. Broad
way. Curtains, draperies, China and Ia
pan mattings. All kinds of floor cover
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
MACHINERY, ENGINES, ETC.

WESTERN IRON WORKS, 9OS-92s n.
Main st, manufactrs crude oil engines
ana pumps. Complete irrigating plants.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13
5 ANATORIUMS.
OPTICAL GOODS.
ADOLF FRESE

{ Eyeglasses, Optical Goods and
Draughtsmen and Surveyors SUPPLIES
Manufacturer and importer. Los An
geles, Cal, 126 S. Spring ST. Sunset
Tel. Main 1912 Home Tel 1912.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-13

VULCAN IRON WORKS, 917-919 N.
Main St., manfrs. stamp mills, ore crush
ers, we'll tools. General machine work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-21

height of 5000 feet, at ID when we were
ascending 1000 feet per minute, and when
/ resumed observations we were descend
Ing 1000 feet per minute. These two po-
stions must be connected, taking into ac-
count the interval between them, thirteen
minutes And on these considerations the
balloon must have attained an altitude
of $4,000 or 1900 feet. Mr. Coxwell, on
coming from the ring, noticed that the
center of the aneroid barometer, it's blue
hand. and a rope attached to the car
were all on the same straight line, and
this gave a reading of seven inches, and
leads to the same result. Therefore.
these independent means all come to
about, the same elevation fully seven
miles"
coxwell has given his own account of
this adventure: Never" he says, shall
| forget those painful moments of doubt
and suspense as to Mr.. Glaisher's state,
when no response came to my questions.
| began to fear that he would never take
any more readings" In the descent the
aeronaut states that they fell 1900 feet
in quarter of an hour. 1t is pleasant to
note that these two brave men lived so
many years after their narrow escape.
At the meeting of the British association
at Newcastle. in 1868. Sir Richard owen
observed that psychologists were all
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ALFALFA.

Alfalfa, February 1s.-(Speciai. 1.-THE
shakespearian club will meet Saturday az
ternoon with Miss Annie Joe Coates on
Filth avenue.
Mrs. P. l. Walker entertained the wo-
mans Parsonage society Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. May Stewart delightfully."- enter
tanned the younger set one evening this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Gray attended Mardi
Gras In New Orleans
Mrs. Mary Burnett of Cedar Bluff is
the guest of her sister, Mrs Jennie De-
Almond.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Landers of Jack-
sonvflle were guests of Mrs Lander's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard White.
last week
Mrs. Thompson and daughter of Win
chester, Tenn, are visiting the Rev. and
Mrs. ]. o. Hanes at the eMthodist par
sonage.
Mrs. Sale Vansandt and little daughter
Eula, are visiting relatives at Aurora
Mrs. Tom Moffett and children snent
a part OF the week in Birmingham
Congressman John L. Burnett was T.,
the city Saturday en- route to washino-
ton.
Mrs. H. H. Bobbett has returned from,
visit to her parents at Sand Rock
The Rev. s. P. West of Birmingham
filled the pulpit at the Methodist church
Sunday. 'ie vi
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meeting of the colonial DANES of Ain

meeting OF the Colonial Danes of Ain
bama.
Mrs. Jack Abbott and children and
Miss Frances Abbott are visiting Mrs.
J. o. Abbott
Miss Jennie Battle and Miss Maude
Battle have returned from South Caro-
lima. where they have been visiting the
formers daughter, Mrs. ]. W. Tomlin-
son. formerly Miss Lily Battle of this
city.
Mrs. ormond somerville has returned
from visit to her parents. Colonel and
Mrs. Edgar in Kentucky.
Mrs. Lee Otis, who was called here by
the critical Illness of her sister. Mrs B.
A. Wood, has returned to her home at
Greensboro.
Miss Lizzie Wright. who has been visit
ing Mrs. L. 0. Dawson, has returned to
her home at Montgomery.
NJ. T. Maxwell of Birmingham. former
ly of Tuscaloosa, visited relatives in the
city this week.
Mrs. A Holstein is visiting Mrs. b.
Levy In Mobile.
Mrs. Walter Smith is visiting relatives
In Birmingham.
Mrs. ]. T. Garner visited Birmingham
this week
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A "Reminiscences of Collars.

From the Boston Herald
One story that comes from the Balti-
more fire is suggestive of conditions
that most people had supposed to be
non-existent now. 1t is said that an
officer of police discovered that his
celuloid collar had been ignited by a
flying cinder, but that he tore It off
before he suffered much harm and i'm
mediately instructed the members of
the force under him to cast off their
collars. Celluloid is composition that
burns not only fiercely but explosiyely
There may be some notifications of its
nature when wrought into neckwear.
Are we to believe as a fact that police
men wear celluloid collars? Is this the
secret of the Witness and stiffness of
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HISTORIC ASCENT SEVEN
MILES ABOVE THE EARTH

but could not move my arms. Getting
my head upright, for an instant only, It
fell on my right shoulder; then ! fell
backward, my back resting against the
side of the car and my head on its edge.
In this position my eyes were directed to
Mr.. Coxwell in the ring. When | shook
my body / seemed TO have full power over
the muscles of the back. and consider
ably so over those of the neck, but none
over either my arms or my legs. AS in
the case of the arms so all muscular
power was lost In an instant from my
back and neck. | dimly saw Mr.. Coxwell
and endeavored to speak but could not.
In an instant intense darkness overeame
me, so that the optic nerve had suddenly
lost power.
while powerless ! heard the words
Temperature and observation, and ]
knew Mr.. Coxwefi was in the car speak
ing to and endeavoring to raise me,
therefore consciousness and hearing had
returned | then heard him speaking
more emphatically, but could not see,
speak or move. / heard him say again:
DO try, now do Then the instruments
became dimly visible, and Mr.. coxwell
and very shortly | saw clearly / said to
Mr.. Coxwell, i have been insensible He
said, You have, and !, too, very nearly.
He told me he had lost the use of his
hands, which were black, and | poured
brandy over them. NJ. Coxwell told me
that while in the ring he felt 1t piercingly
cold. and that on attempting to leave the
ring he found his hands frozen. He had
therefore to place his arms on the ring
and drop down He wished to approach
me. but could not. and when he felt In
sensibility coming over him. too, he be-
came anxious to open the valve But in
consequence of having lost the use OF his
hands he could not do this ultimately he
succeeded by selling the cord with his
teeth and.dpping his head two or three
time, until the balloon took decided
turn downward - The descent took
place at Cold Weston. seven and one
half miles from Ludlow"
Thus one Of the aeronauts was nsensi-
BILE and the other had only the use Of his
teeth left with which to open the valve,
and on~that their safety depended. The
height to which they had attained Is with
out parallel. Mr. Glaisher says:
MY last observation was made at
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from the London Telegraph.

From the London Telegraph.
The well known meteorological, James
Glaisher who died in England last win
ter, has left full and correct account
of his historic balloon ascent, made in
1852 when he reached the highest altitude
ever attained by man. His first ascent
with Coxwell was made from Wolver-
hampton on July II, 1862 They rose to
height of FIVE miles. Travelled sixty miles
In two hours, and descended Just in time
to avoid dip in the Wash. Two import
ant things were learned on the excursion :
First they passed through cloud 5000
feet in thickness, and so dense that the
balloon was invisible from the car; and,
second, they dropped $500 feet-from
1890 feet to 12,400 feet-in one minute.
But the great historic ascent made from
Wolverhampton, took place on September
5, 1862 when the highest point ever at
taihed by men who survived TO tell the
tale was reached. Mr.. Glaisher relates:
Difficult to Read.
"At 81 the barometer read 1913 inches.
About 1:52 or later I read the dry bulb
thermometer as minus degrees; after
this could not see the column of mercu-
,ry, nor the hands of the watch, nor the
fine divisions on any instrument. | asked
Mr. Coxwell to help me read the instru-
ments In consequence, however, of the
rotary motion Of the balloon, which had
continued without ceasing since we left
the earth the valve line had become en-
tangled. and he had to leave the car and
mount into the ring to readjust it, | then
looked at the barometer, and found its
reading to be ga inches, still decreasing
fast. implying height exceeding 1900
feet. Shortly after lshd my arm upon
the table. possessed of its full yigor. but
on being DESTROYS of using it / found it
powerless Trying to move the other arm
found 1t powerless also. Then tried to
shake myself. and succeeded, but seemed
to have no limbs In looking at the ba-
rometer my head fell over my left
shoulder.
Could Not Move.
Il struggled and shook my body again,
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How "Ablde With Me" Was Written.

From the London Telegraph.
At the age of ffty-four Lyle found him
self doomed to die Of consumption. and
in sorrow at having to leave his task I'M
finished he prayed that at the least II
might be granted him to write something
which would live to the glory OF God
when he was dead. Then on the last
evening he ever spent at Brizham, after
preaching his farewell sermon. he took
pen. and as the sun was setting over the
ships that lay In the harbor abide With
Me- was written. Next morning he start
ed for the Riviera and there died a month
later.
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NEW DECATUR.

New Decatur, February 20.-lSpecial)-
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoff, who are visiting here
from the east were entertained wednes-
day afternoon by Mrs. H. B. Beard at
her lovely home on Cottage Row. Ana
grams was the leading amusement Of
tho evening and the prize was won by
Mr.. G. A. Hoff after cutting for 1t. Re-
freshments were served.
The Pedro club met Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Mcneil In Decatur. Mrs.
J. L. Echols won the club prize. Mrs.
Echols has won nearly all the club prizes
during the season. Saids and English
plum pudding was served. Misses Elsie
Johnson and Stella Lyons persided at the
punch bowl and served delicious fruit
punch.
An enjoyable gathering was the party
given by Miss Ruth Crawford Monday
afternoon in honor of her birthday. Miss
Blanch Crawford. Miss Cora Orr and
Miss Lula Powers assisted in receiving
the guests. A handsome book was won
by Miss Francis Kyle In a guessing con-
test Miss Crawford received a number
of handsome and costly presents. Re-
freshments were served.
Another social function of note was a.
party given by Miss Elsie johnson on Fri
day evening to a. number of her friends
The evening was spent in dancing and
social games.
Miss Carrie Friend and Mrs. Marks of
Athens are here on visit.
Mrs. Robert Qglesby OF Knoxville
Tenn, is visiting relatives.
Mrs. Walter Montgomery visited in
Sheffield during the past week.
Mrs. d. M. Gordon visited in New Mar
ket during the rest week.
Mrs. Peckman of Amory, Miss, is VS.
tting here.
Mrs. S. c. Lee visited in Huntsville this
week.
Mrs L. o. Stout has returned from a
visit to Birmingham.
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their linen" under all circumstances?
We had presumed that the cellulold
collar had gone the way of its prede-
cessor, the paper collar, and that all
men no wwore linen or cotton. Docs
anybody now see or hear of paper
collar? But what vogue 1t once had.
TO the great loss of income by persons
in the laundry business! 1t was not
altogether contemplate, or 1t would
not have been II so many had not dc.
yeloped as much reluctance To throw 1t
away as to send their linen to the
wash.
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STATE SOCIAL.
scoTTsBoRo.

scottsboro. February Especial -The
Misses Butler entertained at their pretty
home In the East Eend Saturday, the
occasion being a st. Valentine party me
color scheme was red and gold, which
was beautifully carried out. Cards and
music were feature Of fhe eveHlng
entertainment A number of invited were
present. Elegant Ices were served.
Mr.. L. e. Brown, assisted by his cou-
sin. Miss Grace Francis Of Birmingham,
entertained the do Nothing club" on
the eve OF st. Valentine at the home of
the Hon. j. e. Brown on East Laurel
street Tohe home was beautifully illu-
minated. Progressive euchre was the
game enjoyed by the members of the
club. Refreshments were sedved and an
enjoyable evening was spent by those
present.
Cards have been issued announcing the
approaching marriage of Mr.. James NJ.
Card, president of the Card Lumber COM
pany OF Chattanooga, TO Miss Anita Arm
of Scottsboro on the evening of February
%. Immediately after the ceremony they
leave for q months trip to Canada.
Miss Mary Du Kyle has returned from
an extended visit to Helena.
Miss Vfrgie Keith is visiting relatives In
Sparta.
Misses Pearl and Ida Caldwell have re-
turned from visit to Mrs. r. e. Sam
ders at Decatur.
Captain Jake Butler Of Montgomery Is
the guest of friends In Scottsboro.
The many friends of Mrs. Irene Hay
will be panied to learn that she is still
quite III In Washington city.
Mrs. Ethel Patterson of Eulo. Texas,
is the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Parks
Kirby.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Brown are at Hot
Springs for month.
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TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, February 2o.-(Snectat,.
One OF the most delightful events of the
pre-Lenten season was the Valentine tea
given by Mrs C. N. Maxwell at her homo
on Seventh street Tuesday afternoon
Inc guests were met at the door by lit
tie Miss Virginia Jemison and little Hon
ry Aston, who fmpersonated Cupid and
In his culver he bore on his back the
cards OF the callers were received Tho
valentine idea was beautifully carried
Out IN the decorations, refreshments etc
The hostess received her guests in a
handsome gown of white silk, with dia :
monds. In the receiving party were Mrs
Rotert L. Taylor of Knoxville, Tenn !.
Mrs. s. L. Aston, Mrs. w. G. Cochrane
Mrs. E. N. C. Snow. Mrs. s. b. McGls-
hon, Mrs. Alonzo Hill and Miss Caddie
Aston.
Professor and Mrs. Edgar B. Kay en-
tertained the Evening Card club most
charmingly at the elegant Eddins resi-
dence on Greensboro avenue Tuesday
evening. In addition to the club men,
bers there were a number of invited
guests there being seventeen tables of
players. 1t was a carnation party and
the idea was beautifully carried out. The
score cards were hand painted carpa-
tions. The ladies' club prize and the WIS.,
ftors prize, both Persian table covers.
were won by Mrs. Ormond SomervilIe
and Miss Nellie Clarkson of Haymarket
Va. The gentlemans club prize, a STEIN
was won by c. r, Kellerman, while the
visitors toast" engraved on brass
and framed. went to E. N C. Snow. The
boobies were awarded to Mrs Henry
Fits, Miss Mary McGown, Dr. C. H.
Barnwell and NJ. @. Harrison.
The queens coronation at the Universe
ty Monday evening under the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton was most beautiful event. The
queen was impersonated by Miss Anna
Moody and the maid Of honor by MISS
Evelyn Searcy. The ladies' in waiting
that surrounded the queen comprised a
number of the most beautiful ladies In
Alabama The affair was entirely spec
tacular and the coored lights reflected
on the scene made a most beautiful sight
The Up-to-Date club was charmingly
entertained Monday afternoon by Mrs
Henry Fits. The club has been making
4 study of Shakespeare's plays during
the winter and most interesting pro-
gramme was rendered Monday afternoon.
After the programme, dainty refresh
ments werk served.
Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce has returned
from Mobile, where she attended tho
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HuNTsvlLLE.

Huntsville. February 2O.-(special)-
and Mrs. w. D. coxey of Chicago and
their host and hostess Mr.. and Mrs ".
It. Hutchens, were entertained at dinner
Thursday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles e. Hutchens.
Mrs A. c.. billiard entertained Thurs-
day evening in compliment to Miss Mary
jackson of Memphis
Miss Mamie Barnett gave whist par
ty Wednesday evening in the parlors OK
the Standard club. Prizes were won by
Miss Annie Schiffman and Mr.. Robert
Lowentha1
The Twickenham clubs annual post
Lenten euchre party and dance was CIV
en- Monday evening and large number
of guests were present. The prizes were
captured by Mrs Pyncheon and Mrs. Nc
Gregor and Mr.. w. B. Bankhead. After
the games the remainder of the evening
was spent In dancing.
Miss Bessie Thompson of winchester.
Tenn, was the honoree at pleasant
party given Friday evening by Misses
Ethel and Demie Dennis.
Miss Elodie Clay entertained the MEM
bers of her dancing classes at phan-
tom party Monday evening.
Miss Mary Hutchens gave a Valentine
party Monday evening. Miss Pearl Car
roll and Miss Kittie Mccullough and Mr.
Blount Clopton and Mr.. Charles Cum
mings won prizes.
Mrs. Frank Murphy entertained the
Merry Wives of Windsor Tuesday IN
compliment to Mrs. Louis O'Hara, nee
Miss Clara Moseley..
The Neighborhood Euehre club was en-
tertained Tuesday by Mrs Dox and Mrs.
Boiling. The prizes were won by Mrs.
Addison White Mrs. Luke Matthews and
Mrs. Allison of Chattanooga.
Mrs. Gus Marx entertained at euchre
Tuesday and the prizes of the occasion
were won by Mrs. Sam Levy and Mrs
Marx.
Mrs Milton Humes held reception at
her suburban home, Abingdon Place,
Thursday in compliment to Mrs. r. n.
Johnston of Birmingham.