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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
Next EplscopaI conventIon.

T am glad Richmond gets the Protes- tant Episcopal convention for 19O7," said a member of Birmlngham's Virginia colo ny.
 While I am not member of the Epis- copal church I appreciate the fact that Richond is the strongest Episcopal town of its size in the United States; is relatively as strong as New York And certain 1t is Richmond will display a hospitality that will not be surpassed.
 As a rule the Episcopal triennial body meets only in cities of a half million population or more. Richmond's popu- lation is about 1O0,0OO-in the city Him. it's less than 9O0OO-and 1907 will be the first time in my recollection that a city of less than 100000 has been honored. Atlanta will probably try to land the convention in 1910 or 1913, but 1t will be 20 years or more before the body comes south again after 19O7 The Jamestown centennial and Richmond's historic rela- tion to the Anglican communion in colo nial daks combined no doubt to get the convention prize.
 Richmond is well provided with high class hotels. A decade, ago it was pro- verbal for its poor hotel accommodations but within recent years, the venerable old town has taken it's place in the first class so far as hotels are concerned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
THE PANAMA SITUATION.
u. s. Minister Barrett Denies Abso-
 lutely Report Concerning Friction.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 By the enclosed clipping from your is sue of September 2A brought to my atten- tion upon arrival here Wednesday last, I note that you commented upon the re- port of alleged friction at Panama be- tween Admiral Walker and myself. In asmuch as you deemed this matter of sufficient importance to refer to it in your editorial columns, and as in all fair ness you would not misrepresent the facts, I beg to request that you grant space for an absolute denial of such all legged friction. On the contrary my rela- tons with Admiral Walker and the rest of the commission have always been so agreeable that 1t Is even possible that such relationship may have been inter preted as unreal and a cloak to cover dis trustl
 We may have had healthy and legiti- mate differences as to certain policies to be pursued but none other than might arise between any coordinate officials of the United States directors of any business institution, who might differ in opinion while avoiding all friction. Very respectfully.
 JOHN BARRETT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Mr. Kirk Talks of Panama.

NIT. Kirk Talks or r
 The climate in Panama Is deiisn'i',' said James A. Kirk of Pratt C''y' "ils has just returned from a months Y'si' In South America
 During my stay in Panama never felt better in my life The days are not in the least uncomfortable anu .ne nights are really pleasant. As far as 'he health question is concerned 'i'ei' ,a, aae certainly no reasons for alarm. me United States government is doihs some wonderful sanitary work in tle cailai zone and when 1t completes its plans 'he conditions will be as good as lhey afe anywhere.
 At Bogas cid Toro I find colony or Birmingham boys. They all seem u pe happy with their new home ana saio that their health has been as good as when they lived in the states. The cnie1 product of that city is the banana and most everyone there is engaged Ill shlp- ping that product l found thae most everyone spoke English. The Jamaica negroes, who do most of the work, speak English and are very much akin to our southern negro. While the banana IS about the cnly product that is shipped there is an abundance of cocoanuts, or anges, pears and other fruits in the coun- try.
 Panama is a poor place for young man to go unless he has position as .sured before he leaves the United States. It is an unproftable place for profess sional men and men in other lines or trade. The country may be developed in a few years so as to afford means Tor young men of talent but now the bright young man with an ambition to acquire wealth and glory had better hunt other fields of activity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

From the New York Press.
 A girl is very sure she could love a man if every other girl did.
 A man should be very careful not to hug his wife as if he thought she was somebody else's..
 A hard lesson for women to learn Is that they can't decorate their faces as well as nature does.
 Lots of men don't swear off drinking merely because they don't know what fun 1t is swearing on again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
Collection of curios.

James Doyle. who travels ahead of "A Desperate Chance company, is in the city. perfecting plans for the appearance of that company here next week. The play is based on the incidents connected with the famous Riddle brothers case at Pittsburg. MT. Doyle says one of the greatest euriosities carried by the troupe is the collection of revolvers, saws, hand cuffs and other articles taken from the dead criminals at their last capture. These relics will be displayed in front of the Bijou theatre daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The Rock River Methodists who ad- voeate long courtships as a remedy for tLe divorce evil should remember the fact that it is cheaper to marry a girl than to court her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The presidents of womens colleges who declare that their students shall not flirt should try something easier No one can tackle the impossible with credit to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

One of sully's late partners claims to have made more than $117,000 in cotton without putting Up a cent. Gam hing when there is nothing to lose is an attractive proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

MT. Al" Adams has returned to New York after visit of some length to Sing-Sing-on-the-H e-Hudson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

General Kuropatkin's men are now seeking wounds in front instead of the back. Their backs rebelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Senator Spooner rejoices ir the five years of senatorial service that Gov ernor Lafollette cannot deprive him of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

It is rumored that all Judge Parker's hired men are studying to take the civil service examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The Cortelyou bargain with Nor monism is not subject that sincere republicans will point to with pride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Oyama and Kuropatliin are holding the only peace conference that the Manchurian situation recognizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Even in Kansas they are sending Carrie Nation to jail when she de- stroys private property maliciously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Even Speaker Cannon admits that the republicans have not this year an absolutely sure thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The Russian war news naturally comes from St. Petersburg. It should be taken with several grains of allow ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

General Ia of China has his slipper in hand ready to chastise any one who disputes his authority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

General Kuropathn hopes victory will come his way if he keeps on fighting The law O. averages calls aloud for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The bald-headed men in Chicago politics are organized, and the an nouncement of a bow-legged club is daily expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The chorus girls had a foot race in New York the other day. Chorus girls are proverbially swift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The grape crop in france is short, but the apple crop in New Jersey is not, and the supply of champagne will not be lessened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

l. is announced that John Hay will speak for the President It seems that tEe members of the cabinet have been doing that for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

A New Jersey man claims that he has not slept for twenty years. He would be : good man to walk the baby O nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Chauncey Depew has Yindlcated his claims to common sense by stating that pumpkin pie is his favorite brand of pastry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Twelve speeches the first day out is not so bad for your Uncle" Henry Gassaway Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

A town in West Virginia has been named in honor of Henry Gassaway Davis. The babies named after him have not yet been counted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

General Grosvenor's forecast is not forthcoming, and the lack of it is felt in the g. o. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The Vanderbilt automopne race was not as sanguinary as had been an ticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Vladivostok is willing to let Port Arthur monopolize the glories of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
JOHN RARRETr
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

U. s. Minister 10 Panama. New York, October 10. 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

In the lists of fall fiction no men. tion is made of campaign textbooks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

At least Birmingham can have Q street fair, and it is already announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Ex-Governor Peck of Wisconsin is trying to shed his 'ex," that is all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

INV forthcoming, and the lack of it is felt in the g. 0. D. The Vanderbilt automopne race was not as sanguinary as had been an- ticipated
 Vladivostok is willing to let Port Arthur monopolize the glories of war.
  At least Birmingham can have q street fair, and it is already announced.
  In the lists of fall fiction no men, tion is made of campaign textbooks
 
 Ex-Governor Peck of Wisconsin is trying to shed his 'ex," that is all The sure states are greatly neglect ed in the present campaign.
  Stoessel is popular in Russia be. cause he is a stand-patter.
 ---s-- The Baltic fleet is soon to go to meet Kuropatkin. The critics continue to hammer the "drammer" The Georgia girl broke the bottle all right. only freaks make freak election bets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Stoessel is popular in Russia be- cause he is a stand-patter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The Baltic fleet is soon to go to meet Kuropatkin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The sure states are greatly neglect ed in the present campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The critics continue to hammer the sdrammer."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

Doubleday, Page & Go. have just issued "The Hills of Freedom" by Joseph Sharts The book is beautifully illustrated by S. Dudley. Briefly the story is that of a dictatorial old general of the Mexi- can war, who decides that his son and his ward shall marry. However, the two young people do not agree wish him and the complications resulting are interest Ing. Sold by Loyeman. Joseph & Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

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only freaks make freak election bets.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

The Georgia girl broke the bottle all right
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Still More Evidence.

Bay City, ILL.,, August 8 (SpeciaD Mr..
&. f. Henley, of this city, adds his evidence
cure for Rheumatism is now before the
American people, and that that cure is
Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr.. Henley had acute
Rheumatism. He has used Dodd's Kidney
Pills. He says of the result:
After suffering for sixteen years with
rheumatism and using numerous medicines
for Rheumatism and more medicines pre-
scribed by doctors, !. at last tried Dodd's
Kidney Pills with the result that l got
more benefit from them than all the others
put together.
"Dodd's Kidney Pills were the only thing
TO give me relief, and l recommend them to
all suffering from Acute Rheumatism"
Rheumatism is caused by Uric Acid in the
blood Healthy kidneys take all the Uric
make healthy kidneys.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Wanted q New Phrase.

One of the men who write essays
on the financial situation was trying
the other day to find a new phrase to
describe the dullness which has be.
Gained the waters of Wall street. He
turned to his assistant, who was drow-
silly dreaming in his chair. The sleepy
adviser reused himself sufficiently to
suggest that the words "nothin' dom ~
would most accurately and succinctly
describe the condition of things when
visitor who had dropped in for a
quiet chat with an armchair, and who
had been awakened by the editors
question, objected:
No" he said. that is too long;
Just write Nix N Y. Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Ha Took No Chances.

A story is told Of Kentucky noun.
eaineer who had never seen a railroad
train. One day he consented to go to
town and see the wonder. He arrived
little ahead Of train time, and, get
ting impatient as he waited, he walked
up the track to meet 1t. He met it as
1t rounded curve. Turning about,
the mountaineer ran along the track
a. for his life.
"Toct, toot," sounded the locomo-
tive, slowing up, but the mountaineer
only dug the gravel more industriously
than ever. He soon reached the sta
ton completely out Of breath
why didn't you cut across?" In.
Quired one of the bystanders.
Cut across!" exclaimed the I'M
couth lad. IF had struck that plowed
ground the d-n thing certainly would
have caught me."-New York Tribune.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
MORE HUMANE WARFARE.
The Percentage of Deaths Steadily
Diminishes as Weapons Grow
More Deadly.

1t is only few years ago that NJ.
Bloch wrote his book, The War" This
book is alleged to have moved the car
to proclaim his great message of peace.
M. Bloch gave terribly realistic pic
lures of modern war, and prophesied
that it would be impossible in the near
future for nations to engage in deadly
struggle. War was to cost millions of
pounds sterling day, and men were to
die like flies, says the Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
But what are the facts? Two great
wars have broken out in the small
space of time since NJ Bloch gave his
opinions to the world, and in every case
his deductions, with the exception of
cost, have proved to be false.
The fact is that while war is becoming
more humane, the risk of being killed
or dying of disease is very much mini
mixed. Less than 100 years ago it was no
uncommon thing for $1,000 or GO, 900 men
to be knocked hors de combat in sim
gle day. In modern warfare, despite the
mathematical precision of death-dealing
weapons, these figures could not possibly
be approached.
And there are reasons which are not
apparent at first sight. In the first
place, the trajectory-the height bull
let rises from the ground-of modern
rifle is only five feet in the first 500 yards
if the rife be aimed point blank at ad-
vancing troops.
In olden days bullet scared high in
the air, particularly at the longer
ranges, but in the olden days men adj
vanced shoulder to shoulder to the at
tack. A regiment marched forward en-
masse, but nowadays all that is
changed. In an attack men rush for
ward, at many PAGES interval, and the
risk of their being shot is thus much
lessened.
In short, while the manufacture of
letbel weapons has advanced by leaps
and bounds, the science of warfare has
kept pace with that advance. And, fur
Their, the science Of surgery has out
stripped both the cunning of the war
rior and the maker of the guns.
The modern bullet is not man-stop-
per. The old Schneider bullet put the
strongest man out of action, and &C.
casioned terrible pain, if the man were
not struck in vital part.
The Martini bullet followed. It was
not so heavy nor so clumsily shaped a.
the Schneider, and an energetic man
could struggle along although wounded |
Later came the Lee-Metford bullet |
with its elongated body, and unless il |
strikes a man on the heart or brain |
1t does not knock him hors de combat |
In fact, several men shot through the |
brain in China and South Africa are
serving in the army to-day.
Roughly speaking, during the past 10O |
years the percentage of killed and |
wounded in battle has fallen from % |
per 100 to somewhere about ten. That |
was the average of casualties in South
Africa.
Perhaps the most deadly engagement
In the history of international war was
that of Borodino. between the French
and Russians. The Russians lost some
10000 men-the loss is occasionally put
at 50,000-out of an army Of 121 900;
while the French lost 10000 men out of !
$4,000. In comparison with the casu-
alties in modern battle, the figures are
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
A SUCCESSFUL SALESMAN.
Sold Sea Water and When Tide Went
Out Purchaser Thought Him
Wonder

The late Thomas Bracket Reed used to
relate the following incident which hap
pened one summer while he was spending
few days in a small fishing village on the
New England coast, says the New York
Times.
A young countryman who had been ad-
vised to take sea baths registered at the
village hotel one evening, and shortly after
ward sauntered down to the beach. Espy-
ing grizzled old fisherman mending his
DHrs beneath a sign which informed one
that B had boats and tackle to let and
bait for sale, he accosted the veteran and
asked him if the water was no. for sale
also. On receiving an Affirmative reply
the countryman returned to the hotel, OBJ
tanned couple of buckets, and having paid
the price asked, filed them and returned
to his room to carry out the doctors in
Etructions.
On the following morning he happened
down at the beach when tae tide was
out, and after contemplating the broad re-
ceding beaches for some minutes, APP
preached his acquaintance of the evening
before and remarked in a tone of sdmira-
ton: Gosh! but you must have done
some business last night"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
OLD FASHIONED
But Still in the Fashion.

10 is an ever new and interesting
story to hear how one can be entirely
made over by change of food.
For two years 1 was troubled with
what my physician said was the old
fashioned dyspepsia.
There was nothing 1 could eat but
20 or 30 minutes later l would be spit
ting my food up in quantities until I
would be very faint and weak. This
went on from day to day until 1 was
terribly wasted away and without any
prospects of being helped
One day l was advised by all old
lady to try Grape-Nuts and cream,
leaving of all fatty food. 1 had no
confidence that Grape-Nuts would do
all she said for me. as I had tried so
many things without any help. But
1t was so simple 1 thought l would
give It trial, she insisted so.
We'll, 1 ate some for breakfast and
pretty soon the lady called to see her
patient as she called me, and asked
II I had tried her advice.
Glad you did, child, do you feel
some betterF
No l said, 4 do not know as
Go. the only difference 1 can see is
have no sour stomach, and come to
think Of It, l haven't spit up your four
teaspoons Of Grape-Nuts yet
Nor did I have any trouble with
Grape-Nuts then or any other time, for
this food always stays down and my
stomach digests it perfectly; I soon
got strong and well again and bless
that old lady every time I see her.
Once an invalid of SO pounds now
weigh 125 pounds and feel strong and
well, and = Is due entirely and only to
having found the proper food in Grape
Nuts" Name given by Postum Co. |
Battle Creek. Mich.
Get the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" IN each pkg.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Eolled AGAIN.

At this point man with a harsh,
raspins voice rose up in the back part
OF the hall, says the Chicago Tribune.
viii you allow me to interrupt, you
for a moment?" he asked.
Certainly" said the candidate, who
was presenting his claims in an elo-
Quent speech.
Didn't you say to the delegation
that called on you a few weeks ago
that you wouldn't turn your hand over
for any Office in the country"
II did, sir"
viii you explain what you meant
when you said that?"
Yes, sir. l will make it so plain
that any fool can understand it. 1
said l wouldn't turn my hand over for
any Office. l meant it, SIR" said the
orator in voice of thunder How
can man turn his hand over without
showing the cards he holds? Now,
will you quietly go somewhere and
soak your head?"
But the friends of the candidate
shouldered the man out with more or
less noise or confusion.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12

EX-U. S. Senator NJ. c. Butler from
L. South Carolina, was Senator from
that state for two terms. In a recent
letter from Washington, d. C. he says
al can recommend Peruna for dys.
pePsia and stomach trouble. 4 have
been using your medicine for a shori
period and I feel very much relieved.
1t Is Indeed a wonderful medicine be-
sides a good tonic. IN. c. Butler.
Peruna is not simply a remedy for
dyspepsia. Peruna is a catarrh remedy.
Peruna cures dyspepsia because it is
generally dependent upon catarrh of the
stomach.
Ifyou do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full sta tement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valua BILE adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12

These were especially severe when
STOPPING to lift anything and often 1
could hardly straighten my back. The
aching was bad in the day time, but lust
as bad at night, and 1 was always lame
In the morning. 1 was bothered with
rheumatic pains and dropsical swelling
OF the feet. The urinary passages were
painful and the secretions were dis.
colored and SO free that often 1 had to
rise at night. felt tired all day. Half
q box served to relieve me, and thres
boxes effected a permanent cure"
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price so cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Worlds Wheat Crnn

A summary of a review of the
worlds wheat crop for the present year
is as follows: United States, no proba-
able increase in acreage or improve
ment condition; Canada, increased
area; Russia, small sowing; France.
smaller area, but better average crops;
Austria-Hungary, favorable prospects;
Germany, appreciate Improvement:
Italy, not so favorable; United King
dom, smallest area on record; Aus
tralasia, double surplus of last year;
Argentina, very large crop.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Before It Rarpened.

"Extry! Extry!" called the newsboy. "All
about de terr'bP explosion"
Just at that moment terrible noise made
the bystanders jump, and one of them
asked:
whats that?"
Oats de explosion" said the newsboy.
"Here's de extry all about it."-Herld and
Presbyter.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-08-12
Spent Part FooIIshIy.

At . reception given recently to
Gen. Chaffee by the militiamen at
Poughkeepsie, the general told this
story:
Not long ago a soldier in the regu.
lar army stopped me on the street and
asked me to lend him quarter.
Why, yesterday you received your
months pay, did you not?' 1 asked
him.
Yes replied the veteran.
Where is your money now?'
1t Is like this he went on left
the post and crossed to New York with
that $3.50. I met friend and we had
dinner. l was nightly surprised
when the bill was SO. Then l bought
II worth Of cigars, and we went to
the theater for 81 After the theater
we went down the Bowery, and l
spent 81 there
That is 49, replied. What hap
pened to that other so cents?'
THE old fellow seemed puzzled.
Finally he answered:
L must have spent that foolish.
~. "-Washington Times