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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

H-HE summer boarder from a new (CD point of view has just been eriti-
 cized by a Pennsylvania parson, who asks, ]" Are summer boarders a help or a hindrance to the spiritual de- velopment of Monroe county?p It may be remarked incidentally that the preach- CT lives in Monroe county, and has evi- dently been convinced that the summer boarder is not all that he should be. for the parson says that too often the city man who seeks rural haunts for a vacation takes vacation f4om his church duties also, and thus sets bad example to the natives of that particular resort where he may be staying. It is gener- ally conceded that the summer boarder is a 1ight-hearted, frivolous creature when the accommodations will permit him to be, but that he Is a public men ace Is doubtful. Besides the average summer boarder furnishes so much en- tertainment for the natives while he is enjoying his vacation that any little de- fleets in his character whicA may de- velop heath hot sun should be readily overlooked. In many rural communities the simmer boarder from town who Is able to put on any style at all is better than a circus. The great rural common wealth Is not going to deny itself the pleasure of studying the "city chap" away from his native heath. and the Pennsylvania parson had better go slowly In the matter of criticizing this profit able, educative and entertaining institu- tion of the warm season.
 It is really edifying to see the son of a purse-proud plutocrat yclept in com mon parlance a millionaire working at the tool bench, in the shop, in the engine room or in the fields because the public knows that these young men do not have to work at all if they do not desire. The young fellows who have lived in a gilded atmosphere all their lives and have the pleasant assurance that there are still plenty of money bags in their fatherS chests can we'll afford to dabble in the strenuous life for a while. Even if they work for years in the ranks and demon- state their worth, there is a lot of diff ference In toiling with your hands when it means an existence and in toiling to gratify personal vanity.
 Judge Parker has again demonstrated his wisdom and sound common sense by hls determination to maxe very few speeches during the campaign Being a judge he is naturally a trife more digni- lied than the common run of humanity. but there is very general opinion that 1t Is not compatible with the station of a presidential candidate to go Junketing about over the country canvassing for votes. It is right and proper for a man to make speeches on suitable occasions after he has become President. for 1t brings him closer to the people and H. lustrates the democracy of our national life, but the man who aspires to be the first American should let that honor come to him unsought. although 1t is not bad idea for him to see that the cam paign committee is doing its duty. and that his friends are "coughing up'' sub stantially.
 It is gratifying to note that the gentle, sex Is eultivating taste for prize fights that may in course of time bear substan- tial fruit During the Fitzsimmons- OBrien mill at Philadelphia the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
Utility of the Campaign Scare.

From the Washington Post.
 Confidence Is more monotonous in poli- tics than hope, which springs eternal. It is subject to reactionary periods, which the politician styles becoming scared ' Confidence stood for the attitude of the republican party in the last two presi- dential campaigns, and 1t stands for their attitude in the present one. And yet re- publicans were badly scared more than once in their struggles with Bryan. The scare ultimately became a sign by which the republicans conquered. To them 1t has been the inveterate foe of indiffer- ence which loses party battles. The bu- gles sound and there IS a rush toward the front. The onset gains force at the polls.
 We have been told more than once that the campaign of 1896 was won only after Senator Hanna had journeyed east, utter ing woeful predictions Into the ears of every capitalist he encountered. If we mistake not, the senator, during his life time. expressed to more than one inti- mate friend that the trend toward Bryan was sufficiently strong by September of that year to convince the republican lead CTS he was bound to win. But the leaders girded themselves, party workers were alarmed. and, as the coin jinged out of overladen pockets, the campaign started with renewed energy. In the congression- al campaign two years later there was g somewhat similar incident along in Oc- tober, but the cohorts formed again, with a like result. The campaign of 1900 also gave the republicans an occasional bad quarter of an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The mayor of Memphis has devel- the abolition of gentlemanly poker and lady-like whist before he runs tho gamblers out of town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
A Crank. Indeed.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 "Is Scorchem a crank on autos"
 q should say he Is. Yesterday he ran short of oil and I saw him bring out five parlor lamps and empty them into the tank"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
Negroes In Chinese Laundry.

T have observed several negroes at work in one of the Chinese laundries re- cently," said a gentleman last night. "It Is a little unusual. too. The celestials ordinarily are either alone in their pur- suits or are associated with others of their race. and seeing them colaboring with the children of Ham impressed me as being decidedly unusual. Anthropolo- gists have placed the yellow man far above the Ethiopian in the scale of hu- manity, but I do not think this ranking is accepted by the negro. He looks down upon his almond-eyed brother. He classes him as a rat eater and he Is hardly ac- corded consideration as a man, and am somewhta surprised that a negro would deign to enter his employ.
 "The long-queued follower of Confu- cius who launders linen is not a prepos- sessing specimen of humanity. However, he is from the lower strata. and is not fair example of the Mongolian race.
 While Chinamen are generally indus trious and obedient to the laws of the land, they do not add to the wealth of our nation. The chinaman here is simply a parasite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

It is even said that the locomotives on the West Shore road now slow down at Esopus without any action on the part of the engineer. It illustrates the force of habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

A civil war veteran has just discov- cred that he has been voting illegally for the past forty years. As rule such breaks are never discovered, espe- cially by the person most interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The royal family of Russia is anx- iously awaiting the stork, and that wise old bird hes received a tip that he had better bring boy if he. wants to be popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Judge Parker may not be able in four short years to bring us back to the constitution and the Declaration of Independence, but he can at least keep us from drifting further from them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
ONE JOLT ENOUGH.

From the Providence Journal
 It may be observed that the republicans at least are not making any very loud demand for Judge Parker to speak again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Oom Paul was a hero and martyr, but, unlike great many heroes and martyrs, he was not poor. He left a fortune of $5. .00O.0 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
A Good Reason.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 'I never heard of such a queer name. Why do you call your dog Independence Day?''
 "Because it's our Fourth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Chairman Taggart is extremely practical, and good judge of men and things. He will proceed to rally the voters to the Parker and Davis standard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Since Judge Parker has become the nominee Wah street has bcome optim- istic, and Wall street, no matter what it's sins may be, is a good barometer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Joe Folk proposes, after he becomes governor, to have honest state officials and an honest legislature, if the capac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

It is a great convenience for Presi- dent Roosevelt to have Secretary Loeb around to blame for everything that goes wrong at Oyster Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Mir. Roosevelt likes to govern until 1t comes to the tariff question, and then he flickers and quails and stands nat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The dog days have arrived, but so has the second edition of the meat strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The democrats of Wisconsin prefer one set of nominees for state officers, while the republicans are indulging in two sets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

New York has a two-ring circus, sure enough, one of the center poles being labelled "Esopus" and the other Oyster Bay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The new Bull Run will be but an- other illustration of the fact that he who fights and runs away will live to fight sham battles another day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Kuropatkin's rear guard always has business to attend to- It is the only part of his army that ever meets the Japs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

George w. Peck, who had Bad Boy, is to be the next governor of Wisconsin. He is a democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The Red sea was prominent in the days of Moses, but it has long lost the divide method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Candidate Davis engagement to a widder was simply an invention of the esteemed and entreached enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The democratic party has a leader in Judge Parker who is no tyro in politics. He had been there himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The European concert is Keeping one eye on the score and the other on the Dardanelles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The St. Louis convention was the only one in cur history that had a chance to change it's mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
REFLECTIONS or A RAcHELoR.

Uncle Sam continues to wear long coattails regardless of fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The great unwashed will not take kindly to Esopus. It has sound and syllable that suggests cleanliness and daily baths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Mir. Cortelyou's committee reports fat frying as ''slow" and difficult.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

It is to be hereafter dinner of herbs, for any part of an OK is now out of reach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Candidate Davis believes in working days of sixteen hours, and he enjoys himself no other kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

England declines to consider the Red sea Russian lake, and she is doing some patrolling there herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

The new Bull Run will not result in a stampede of republican congressman at any rate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
Many New Faces.

"A few years ago I saw in passing along the streets only familiar faces" said prominent citizen. but 1t is very different now. I pass crowds of people and not one person in a hundred is known to me This Is a good sign. It shows not only that Birmingham Is growing but that many people come here every day from neighboring towns to trade and lay in their supplies A majority of the peo- pie on the streets every day arc from the agricultural sections of the state They have money to spend and they leave a good share of 1t with the merchants of Birmingham.
 Last year the farmers of Alabama enjoyed unprecedented prosperity and this year they will make even a still bet ter record. Mayor Jack Crawford of Jas per told me today that he had been watching the crops for forty-nine years and that he had never seen the crops of Alabama so good as they are now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

It is gratifying to note that the gentle" sex Is eultivating a taste for prize fights that may in course of time bear substan- tial fruit. During the Fitzsimmons- oBrien mill at Philadelphia the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Frank Y. Evans and R. L. O'Neal, IT.. are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of the Age-Herald in it's eir- culation department.
Evening star., 1904-01-23
To Save Sponge Fishers Lives

From the Philadelphia Record
Experiments are being made at La Gou-
lette, Tunis, with new submarine vessel
invented by Able Raoul, the vicar general
of Carthage, to be used in sponge fishing.
The vessel is made of steel and resembles
in shape huge porpoise. The entrance to
the central chamber is hermetically closed
by heavy lid fastened with screws and
the occupants survey their surroundings
through portfolios. A long spear terminal
ing in graphing hook, worked from the
interior of the submarine. seizes the sponge
and deposits 1t in net at the side of the
vessel. The craft is propelled by electricity
furnished by accumulators through cable
attached to a vessel on the surface. with
which 1t is in constant communication by
means of a telephone. The vessel is light
ed by electricity and lamp hanging in the
bow lights up the surroundings while the
sponge fisher is beneath the water Three
men may easily descend in the vessel at
the same time.
The object of the vessel is to reduce the
great mortality among sponge fishers
Evening star., 1904-01-23
Drinking Before Meals.
From the London Family Doctor.

From the London Family Doctor.
In the morning the stomach contains a
considerable quantity of mucus, spread
over and adherent to it's walls. If food en-
ters at this time the tenacious mucus will
interfere to some extent with the direct
contact between the food and the stomach
necessary to provoke the secretion of gas
trio juice A glass of water taken before
breakfast passes through the stomach into
the small intestines in continuous and
uninterrupted flow. 1t partially distends
the stomach; it thins and washes out most
of the tenacious mucus; it increases the
fullness of the capillaries of the stomach
directly If the water is warm, and indi-
rectly, in a reactionary way, if it is cold.
Care must be taken not to take cold water
when the circulation, either local or gen.
eral is so feeble as to make reaction i'm
probable. We should not risk it in an ad-
vanced age nor in the feebles whether old
or young, nor should 1t be taken in local
troubles like gastric catarrh. In these
cases it is best to give warm or hot water.
The addition of salt is very beneficial.
Evening star., 1904-01-23

had come into his face again. The skin
seemed to have pulled away from his eyes,
which locked preternaturally large. His
features were strained and drawn. His
lips were pulled back from his teeth, and
these showed in double and painfully grin
ming rows.
'B' John Quincy Adams" said the cap
tain slowly, "b neutrality-suspicious., it s
-itS-it'S Gomez
He reached out his arms to Parton. who
grasped at them hurriedly, and held out his
own to him; but the old man slid between
them and down to the deck before Parton
could catch him. If there had been any
thing to get hold of the younger man might
have saved the elder one from actually
falling prOstrate; but there seemed to be
nothing. Every ounce of solidity, of firm
ness of power of resistance had gone from
him, and his body was, In Parton's grasp,
like some soft, fiabby, elusive, half-liquid
thing. 1t seemed to slip. between his fin
gers like jelly.
The captains eyes were closed now as
Parton tried to lift him. His face had be-
come a CHASTITY ashen color. Only his lips
moved. and from between them came softly
in constant repetition:
"B' John Quincy Adams, b John Quincy
Adams b Quincy Adams''
Parton picked him up and carried him up
the three steps which led to the little wheel
deck of the ship. He had not thought to
call for help, and the captains limp body
lay dead weight in his arms. The ship was
bowling slowly and gracefully to the long
burden. A man was standing at the wheel
but no one else was on the little deck which
formed the roof of the cabin. Parton called
to him and he turned to see what was
wanted. He gave one glance at Parton and
his burden and set up a shout for help.
III lash the Wheel" he said, but before
he had done this two or three sailors came
running and took the captain out of Par
tons arms Nearly the entire watch had
assembled before any one called the mate.
The sailor aroused him from a sound sleep
in the cabin, and he appeared at the top of
the companionway in a towering rage and
swearing vigorously.
Parton explained what had happened to
the old man well he could-he by no
means understood it himself-and the mate
helped him to take the captain downstairs,
while one of the sailors followed with the
captains cap, which had fallen off and
which had been found lying on the deck
near to the place where they had been
standing when the attack had come.
They laid him in his berth and Parton
started to take off his clothes so that he
might rest more easily. For moment the
mate did nothing to interfere. Then he
| thrust him roughly aside and glanced at
him wckedly, and with a look in which
| there seemed to be some malicious satisfac-
| ton.
Here now-none O. that" said he
amt goin' to have no thieves overhaulin'
| the captains clothes Go on deck sir, an
don't come back till | send for you I'm
| in command of this shin nOWi'
Evening star., 1904-01-23
CHAPTER XII
One sore-headed officer, five feet high
and fourteen inches thick, can make
whole ship seem crowded.-The Log
Book of The Lyddy.

bCOk Oh Iue LyOQy.
For moment after the mate had given
his extraordinary order Parton had in
voluntarily shut his fists and thought of
resistance, but sober second thought told
him that would be worse than useless. He
knew enough about the rules governing life
on shipboard to know that the command
which the mate succeeded to in case of the
captains incapacity was as complete as
that of the captain himself. He went
slowly TO the deck without a word, but with
a look on his face which was unpleasant
to see and a feeling In his heart which was
unpleasant to experience. The last sound
which he heard as he passed up the COM
panionway stairs was the captains voice.
saying, slowly:
'B' John Quincy Ad-! b John Quincy
Ad-."
He wondered why he did not finish out
the word
The whole ship showed the signs of de-
moralization. Little work was done on
board during the next five or six hours
during all of which time the mate remained
in the cabin with the captain. Once, Par
ton, anxious to have news of the sick man,
ventured below again, but was roughly
ordered out by the mate, who added that
while he was in command of that ship
passengers as well as crew should do as
they were told, particularly as to disturb
Ing the peace and quiet of the sick man.
Bear In mind this, Mr.-Mr. Carter" he
said, that while / am in command of this
vessel you will do what say or you will
Evening star., 1904-01-23
stretched far astern across the blue sur

stretched far astern across the blue sur
face of the waters. -.
shes maxim pretty good headway."
said the captain. Guess I'll try the pat
ent log, after all"
The captain threw the little brass pro-
peller out into the water and made the
other end of the line fast to the ship. he
let the slack of the rope slip slowly
through his fingers, and for long time
Parton could see the blades of the toy
propeller flashing in the sunlight at the
surface of the water. Then they sunk FAR
enough so that they were no longer VS.
ible, but by placing ones fingers on the
line just beyond the ships rail, over
which it was drawn taut, one could feel
the vibration of the line due to their
whirling.
TT feels like magnified troll-fishing
line" said Parton, with a spoon hook on
the end big enough to catch whales
with"
Yes" said the captain Don't it? That's
just what it does feel like"
He stood leaning on the rail with his
gaze on the wake of the vessel, wh,ch
stretched away a slve.y line, reaching to
Il don't believe I'll be watchin' tn foot
prints of TIL Lyddy for many more wages, "
he said finally. "Ain't they dainty? DID
you ever see school miss that left pref
tier markin' through tn morn1n grass than
TIL Lyddy leaves here On the sparkln' sea =?
But 1 shan't watch EN- for many more
wages Not many more. Not-many-
more"
There was a mournful cadence in the old
mans voice that touched Parton deeply.
Nonsense, captain he said, you're hale
and hearty enough to take her across for
many voyage yet. l wouldn't wonder il
you outSailed her. and she seems to be a
pretty stanch ship, too"
NO." said the captain, land that was
why l was so anxious to have you git them
stones hidden away some'rs. l amt a-goin'
to last this wage out, l tell you, Mr.. Par
ton, and here the captain turned toward
the young Englishman and put his hand on
his shoulder, looking mournfully into his
eyes as he did so, Il tell you, Mr.. Parton,
that 1 amt goin' to last this wage out
Sure"'
Parton gazed at him in astonishment.
Il dknow whether I'm goin to die or
not" the old man went on, after having
turned back to the rail and resumed his
sorrowful contemplation of the Lydia s
wake, but 1 do know that somethin or
other is a-happenin' to my head. Sure as
John Quincy Adams was President of the
United States. somethin' a-happenn' on tn
inside O. my he I'd. Inside O my head. Way
inside O. my head SomethinS a-happeDin
in there.
When he turned back again. and again
looked into Parton's eyes, that great change
Evening star., 1904-01-23
The Land of Never Was.

Ho. the Land of Never Was!
How beautiful 1t seems.
Lying, as we know IL does.
So near the Port of Dreams
Roses flash beside the ways
Luring us afar,
Laughing sunshine fills :he days.
Night shows every star
In the Land of Never Was
The air is filed with song,
Joy of birds. and grooming buzz
OF bees that float along.
There we find the rainbow's end
There we know the truth
OF the legends dim that lend
Luster TO our youth.
Land OF Never Was-the place
Where all your treasures lie.
Mile on mile the road you trace.
Through the By-andBye,
Through the Wood of Make Believe,
Down the leafy aisles
Past the fairy folk who weave
All the After Whiles.
In the Land of Never Was
A tabled land, indeed,
Such a land as Nod or Uz-
The pleasant pathways lead
Always through the meadow land
BY the singing streams.
Where the weary understand
They may live their dreams.
Land of Never VAST lies
Somewhere within the heart,
With its ever sunny skies
All built of fancy's art
Built on something yet undone,
Something yet unsaid;
BHilt on prizes to be won
In the days ahead.
w. d. NESBIT, in Chicago Trii'up
Evening star., 1904-01-23
Somewhat Different.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
II suppose" said the visitor, as he paused
at the humorist's desk, lit is your business
to be funny.
Not at ALL replied the laugh provoker.
IT'S my business to extract bread and but
ter from the smiles Of the multitude
Evening star., 1904-01-23

good friends commented the mate. Guess
he'll need all his friends after this voyage
Is ended. He won't be able to get cargoes
after this, I'm afraid. The old mans queer
sometimes these days. It's lucky for him
that he owns this old hooker. l don't be-
lieve he'd find many owners willing to
trust him with their ships
Parton hurried away and the mate turned
back to the papers on the table.
Evening star., 1904-01-23
Sure of a Call.
From the Philadelphia Press.

FrOm the PhIIadeIph1a PrPss.
Newitt-"It seems the old custom of MAX
ing New Year calls has died out alto
gether."
Borroughs-"Not altogether. Our friend
Markley will surely make one on me this
year. three months notcNI gave him
will fall due on that day"