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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
MiIeaqe and Carriages.

The special session came to an end at the monday hour of the first Mon day of December, and the regular ses- sion of the Fifty eighth congress met at the self-same minute. One rap of the speakers hammer adjourned the special session, and the next rap in quick succession called the regular session to order. There was no appre- ciable time between the two sessions. One was adjourned at 12 o'clock, and the other met at 12 o'clock, and in the deficiency appropriation bill the repub- licans have placed an item of mileage for going to and returning from their homes in the constructive recess of $145, ,000. As they did not and could not go and come in the alleged recess, and as they ride on passes anyway, the item of $145,000 is a clear case of wholesale graft. Under it's terms Prince Cupid" of Hawaii would get $2315 on account of constructive trip he did not indulge in.
 Mr. Underwood is a member of the subcommittee of the appropriations committee that framed the deficiency bill, and he opposed the mileage item in the committee room. The republi- can members of the committee, how ever, voted It in, and when the bill had been reported and came up in the house for consideration MT. Under wood again assailed the mileage item, clinching his argument with the state ment that if congress should author ize the appropriation he would not ac- cept his part of it, namely, $320, for trip to Birmingham and return, which he had not made. His speech on the subject brought him warm con gratulations from those who do not want to see congress committed to such barefaeed grating
 In the same deficiency bill are items covering the chaises in which assist ant secretaries and bureau chiefs are riding. The government carriages used by such worthies as Machen would reach, 1t is stated, from the Peace monument to the White House, dis tance of mile or more. The deficiency bill carries an item covering all the coachmen that the Landis amendment in a previous appropriation bill aimed to cut off, and if the deficiency bill goes through as 1t stands the Machens will continue to ride in government chaises as they have of late done. MT. Underwood also assailed on the floor of the house the coachmen item, but he appeals to deaf trees when he talks of retrenchment and honest ex- penditures to republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Cotton Still Moves.

''The average prognosticator on the cot ton market has not been very successful in his guess-work since the staple crossed the twelve cent line" said a winner on the ticker last night. "The danger alarm was sounded daily, yet cotton continued to go upward until it has now passed the fifteen cent point, and three cents profit is an enormous gain.
 "Of course many were frightened away by the warnings of the wise ones, and thereby missed golden opportunities. The truth of the matter is that few strong men have controlled the crop this season, and they have brought blessing upon the south The staple may even yet go higher. but I am not going to advise lit tie fellows to buy at the present figures"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Birminuham Boys in Gotham.

'I have just returned from business trip to New York, said travelling sales man yesterday. While up there I saw fully twenty Birmingham boys, all of whom appear to be enjoying prosperity. They all asked about people and thnigs in Birmingham. and say that 1t will prob- ably be only a matter of a short time before they return here.
 sam T. Hurst told me that he was doing we'll with the American Ice com pany. Junius Whaley is with the Vest ern Electric company, and Phil Harper is connected with large hat house in New York. MT. Harper, by the way, met with an accident on Broadway Christmas day. He was run down by car but was only slightly injured.
 Among the other Birmingham boys who are in New York are Luman s. Handley Jr., Homer D. Starks Claud w. Davis, Charlie Stillman, Albert Perry, John Adams, D. NJ. Durrett Alfred Walker and John Jemison."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
The City Parks.

q saw mention the other day of a prob able movement to build a school house in Central Park" said public spirited citi- zen. ''This should not and cannot be done without the consent of all tax payers and l am sure this will never be obtained. I am in favor of public schools, and of the erection of a high-school build- ing, but am also in favor of retaining the parks for park purposes.
 "Our city is fortunate in its possession of these attractive places and has all ready spent thousands of dollars inIprov- ing them. Let this good work go on and let suitable lot be purchased for high school"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
IN THE LIFE
 OF THE TURQUOISE KING

mine. Now the light blue stones are the favorites and find ready sale.
 Failing to get enough money from the sale of turquoises to patent the property and develop it, Simmons went to London to secure capital He put valuation of s7OO, ,0OO on his mine and foated it on that basis, although it was really worth three times that amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Extensive improvements have been made in the Academy of Music at Tuscaloosa and the playhouse is now amply provided
 with exits to be used in case of a fire. Adjutant General Brandon has issued commissions to the newly elected officers of the Second regiment. Lieutenant Col onel Charles R. Bricken and Major John D. Elliott.
 The Selma bar has unanimously en-
 dorsed Judge John Haralson for re-elec- tion as associate justice of the Alabama
 supreme court Judge Haralson has held
 his present position since 1892.
 Alabama towns are contributing money and supplies most generously to the
 Moundville sufferers. At present it is
 doubtful if the stricken town will be re-
 built Work will not begin soon, at any rate
 c. H. Morris manager of the Western Union Telegraph company in Montgomery.
 has resigned his position and will go to Atlanta. He will be succeeded by c. A. Fonville, who is now manager of the office
 at Meridian. Miss
 A Grek colony will be established near Mobile if the present plans of the United Business Brokerage and Promoting com
 pany do not fail. c. F. Costello Is man. ager of the local office of the company in Mobile.
 Car No. fl of the Montgomery Street Railway ran amuck early Tuesday morn- ing and dashed down Madison avenue at speed of fifty miles an hour finally
 crashing into a telegraph pole in front of the Glenmore hotel and waking up the guests.
 | stephen Noble of Anniston has been in Gadsden inspecting the furnace of the Southern Car and Foundry company at that place. If satisfactory terms can be
 made it is probable that the plant will be purchased by MT. Noble and several gem l tlemen from Tallapoosa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Money makes the morals go.
 A girl is always sensible not to get married till she has chance.
 It takes almost as much hope to be a promoter as to be a candidate for office.
 A woman looks so hard at a strange man to see if he Is impudent enough to be looking as hard at her
 There is certain stage about woman S dressing where the more she puts on the less she seems to be clothed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

John L. Raul deserves much praise for the way in which he has pushed up the fund for the relief of the sui ferers from the Moundville tornado He will doubtless carry the sum to a round thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Gentle Hint.

From the Chicago News
 Wife (readng)-Heres an alleged joke about a woman who scolded her husband because he accidentally sat down on her new bonnet Now. fail to see anything funny about it.
 HusLand-Oh, you do. eh?
 Wife-Yes, I'm sure 1 couldn't scold you for a thing like that
 Husband-You couldn't?
 Wife-Of course not. How could I when I haven't new bonnet?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

In order to dispose of very trouble some problem it has been decided to fix the blame for the Iroquois fire on Mayor Harrison and other city officials of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

John D. Rockefeller, Sr, thinks he has discovered the secret of long life in cheese If he were as successful in treating indigestion as he is in mak- ing money he could soon eat almost any old thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton says there is only one true fish story in the Bible. It is the one which tells how, when the Lord and His disciples were fishing all night, they caught nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Hoop" has taken another victim, and this time it is a woman. It is strange how many persons are willing to risk life and limb in performing dangerous feats for what they can make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

England's great promoter was snuff fed out dramatically. In this country promoters live right on and dictate presidential nominations and go to the senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

William Jennings Bryan is a demo- crat. and he proposes to attend the convention as a looker-on in St. Louis. Even the Montgomery Advertiser can not object to that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Tom Johnson is going to Europe where he will no doubt enlarge his circle of distinguished acquaintances, thus getting in the same class with William Jennings Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Governor Odell of New York has put himself in the Roosevelt class by in viting a negro politician and lawyer to a reception in the executive mansion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Columbus Enquirer-Sun: President Roosevelt thinks the senatorial chair which has been freshly dusted for MT. Hanna, should hold him for awhile, but MT. Hanna is saving wood and saying nothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

After all, Dr. Parkhurst did not orig mate that expression about the lid be- ing off in New York. Dante made a similar remark when referring to Pluto's celebrated winter resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

One reason why a great many girls hesitate to marry this year is the fact that they are afraid every one will think they did the proposing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Mobile Mardi Gras.

Mobile is to have a big Mardi Gras celebration this year. said I. cohen, who has just returned from trip to his pa rents who reside in the Gulf city. "Elab- crate arrangements for the festival are being made, and the committee has plenty of cash on hand this season.
 The citizens of Mobile are preparing to entertain the large crowds that visit style. Mardi Gras has been extensively advertised throughout the north"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The ice man in New York is singing extremely small these days. He is not in the same class with Boreas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The hurry habit is one reason for the large business done by insurance companies in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The esteemed MT. Schwab is not in a campaign-contributi mood. Steel common is too low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The St. Louis fair managers say the time has arrived to send in goods and arrange them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Reed Shoot issue is to be car ried into the campaign, to be there fought over but not settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

An injunction has got in the way of Scent fares in Cleveland, and some more delay will occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The University of California has found an ichthyosaurus, but 1t is not related to the eleven-foot man found in Nevada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The sultan of Morocco is very in dependent ruler, and gays he is tired of getting letters about the St. Louis fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Those society affairs which are de- scribed as dreams in pink" are usu- ally brought about by liberal expend- iture of the green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The far eastern situation has passed the dignity of being a crisis and has become mere diplomatic entangle- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

It is some satisfaction for Roosevelt to see Hanna firmly seated in the sen ate, but he would much rather have him in a cage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

It is probable that those persons who fear the microbes in their hundred dollar bills will be able to give them away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Congressman Burleson went 5000 miles to pay his poll tax Cant you, dear reader, go up to your court house?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

To instruct for Roosevelt or not to instruct at all, that is the question of the hour among republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

John W. Gates is very chipper He sold his Steel common before the col lapse arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Roosevelt boomers are promis. ing Marcus Alonzo chance to wear the crown in 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

More portraits of Washington arc sold than of any other person-at the postoffices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Maryland is up against a senatorial deadlock, and no aspirant is within measureable distance of the prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Our justices of the supreme court do not propose to play second fiddle to a lot of aliens even if they do wear gold lace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

MT. German and baseball are affini- ties, and the man who is supported by the lovers of that game cannot be de- feated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Both parties as election day ap- breaches have troubles of their own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

A cartoonist first learns to draw pie lures and spends the rest of his life drawing his salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Clyde Fitch is to American drama what Alfred Austin is to English liter ature,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The G. o. P. elephant Is being put through his paces for doing his political stunts at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Mrs. Roosevelt is rapidly making a name for herself as patroness of the drama. Her latest guest was Maxine Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

General Ma is now occupying a strategic position on the Chilli bor- der. General Pa is probably carousing at the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The antitoxin corner has had the stuffin' knocked out of it for the baby's sake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Phithisiophobia is not the name of a new island, but means the fever of consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

It is remarkable how people man. aged to die before so many disease germs were discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

;, President Roosevelt's constructive
 recess is still pe.plexing the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

If MT. Roosevelt wins a nomination in June and an election in November only heads of big families will be wei comed at court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The dogs of war in the far east are evidently off chasing a rabbit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The winds whistle mournfully down the Bowery since the last of the Sulli- vans left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Maryland should not try to be an other Delaware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Bridegroom Fra Elbertus has sub- sided at last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Montgomery Advertiser: The Universi- ty of Missouri proposes to teach how to raise chickens. Almost any country dar- key can tell all about it-especially how to raise them after they are fryin size.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
.,bout rersons

About Persons The Hon. E. D. Reynolds of Blocton Is L. Scott Taylor of Washington, a prom inent railroad attorney, is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 O. w. Martin of Calera is at the Flor ence.
 A. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor of Louisville are at the St. Nicholas.
 M. D. Still of wetumpka is at the Nor ris.
 Ora Minnis of the Metropolitan return ed yesterday from trip to Washington, where he spent several weeks with friends.
 w. A. Darden of Anniston is at the Hillman.
 Byrom Trammell of Montgomery, United States deputy collector. is at the Morris.
 H. Fox Columbiana is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 S. A. Joseph, manager for the Robinson Carnival company, is at the Florence. Dr. Shirley Bragg of Montgomery. phy- sician inspector of the state convict de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Nashville American Talk of General Miles for the democratic nomination for President is nonsense. Why is it that so many derelicts, adventurers and mpossi- ble persons are seriously suggested for the democratic nomination? The democratic party is not yet a rubbish heap or dump ing ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
THE PRESS.

Macon Telegraph: Society is discussing the limit of decollette. The last time we saw it the limit seemed to be off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Nashville Banner: The Cherokees in In- dian Territory are reported to be putting on the war paint to resist the government in its policy of alloting lands The Cher okees should remember that "all men are created equal" and ''the consent of the governed is a fundamental tenet of our government-as interpreted by the pale faces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
ALABAMA NEWS.

Extensive Improvements have been made in the Academy of Music at Tuscaloosa and the playhouse is now amply provided with exits to be used in case of a fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Adjutant General Brandon has issued commissions to the newly elected officers of the Second regiment. Lieutenant Col onel Charles R. Bricken and Major John D. Elliott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Had 1t not been for that unfortunate postoffice investigation MT. Machen might have posed as model to aspiring youth. The man who can save $20,OO0 year out of s3,5oO is certainly financial genius. A number of such budding finaneiers were nipped unexpectedly by the active Bristow..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

While the public and scientists are spec ulating so much about the possibility of discovering the north pole the south pole is seldom mentioned. And yet the latter is far more interesting. The secrets which lie hidden by the impossible ice but one can but wonder what life and physical characteristics are to be found in that mysterious region. The expedi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Veterans of the green cloth may ridi- cule Senator Hanna's poker parlance, but President Roosevelt is satisfied that the ohioan plays the game of politics entirely too we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

w. D. Bankston and R. L. o.Neal. Jr.s are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in its eircu- lation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

J. T. Clary, chief master at arms in the United States navy. has been in service 2S years and has encircled the globe 200 times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
nOH, YES,

OHs E0s
 I had a great time," replied the man with the copper colored nose, as he stopped to buy a bag of BROWNS QUICKFTRE CHARCOAL at a Church street grocery. Water? We had oceans of 1t; we swan in it. Drink water? What do you think the hotel cafe is kept for? We spent more than half our time looking up the schedules of the \. Y, N. H. and H. R. R. Go Ill the cafe; they mado so many changes we got all twisted Got the time table down fine? Do you think am in tralnins; for the position of hotel porter? Just before we left, while waiting for a gin fizz, noticed on the time table, This table in effect 12:01 December 27. 1o03.' T don't see much change in him. remarked the clerk Well. the increased redness Of his face blends more harmoniously with his nose, replied the boss"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
2,oOO yards Mercerized Ging-

2,000 yards Mercerized Cling
 hams, 32 inches wide, regular
 price 127sc, clearing sale price Sc 10 pieces Best Feather Ticking,
 regular price 200, clearing sale
 price 15c 30 pieces Fine Batiste and
 Ddmities, worth from 121hc to
 25c, clearing sale price Sc 2,OO0 yards of Remnants of Bates
 Seersucker, regular price 1212c,
 clearing sale price 9c 100 pieces Best Light and Dark
 Outing Flannels, regular price
 1oc, clearing sale price 7c 20 pieces Colored Table Damask,
 60 inches wide, regular price
 25c, clearing sale price 19c 5 pieces 66 inch Bleached Dana
 ask, regular price 75c, clearing
 sale price 59c 50 dozen Extra Heavy All Linen
 Napkins, regular price $1.50,
 clearing sale price $1.1o 100 dozen Large Size Bath Tow
 els, regular price 121ac, clear
 ing sale price for 25c 3 dozen Mercerized Lunch Cloths, { 36 inches square, regular price < 98c, clearing sale price soc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Mollie Lord Of Third street has returned from visit with friends in Meriden.
 Miss Margie Sullivan of Ansonia Is the guest of Miss Kitty Donahue of Bank street
 Mrs K. M. Kelly and daughter of Bank street are spending a vacation at Savin Rock.
 Miss Susie Lawson of Bank street is spending three weeks' va cation among the hills of Litchfeld.
 Emma Bruso of South Leonard street was removed to the hospital to- day suffering from a complication Of diseases.
 Heinz made bis reputation in the pickling line. Do your own pickhng. All kinds of spices and pure vinegar at D. P. Dunphy's Grocery Go, Stamps.
 Miss Anna Brown, Miss Jennie Casey of South Wilson street and Mrs Thomas Loughman of South Leonard street attended the funeral of Anna, daughter of MT and Mrs Fred Lasher of Derby, yesterday
 The Misses Nellie and Margaret Deyine of Bank street and Jennie Kelly of Dover street are enjoying a vacation in Woodbury They will be joined during the latter part of the week by the Misses Daisy and Mollle Lord and Molie Mahaney.
 William Zdpp has sold his interest tn the W. T. Disley Go and with his son Willie sailed to-day from New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse for an extended trip through Germany and other places in the old world.
 About ninety-dve people out of every hundred should be using our Antiseptfc Foot Powder these days. Tn order that it's merits may be more widely tested we shall sell it for three days at B cents package, regular price % cents. Only one package to a person. This offer will not be repeat cd this season. A. c. Walker, 758 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16

Such prices as these were never known on strictly new, desirable Silks
 Cheney's Satin Face Fou1ards, 24 inches wide, the seasons choicest patterns, regular 75c grade, for this sale just half price, 371sc yd BOO yards of silk Remnants, short ends of Taffetas, Foulards, Loudsines, etc, to close 25c yd B6 inch Pure Dye Black Taffeta, full yard wide, a quality al- ways sold at $1.10 yard, for this sale roc yd 27 inch Pongee Silk in colors and black, the foreign fabric, all pure silk, value $1.00, for this sale 4Sc yd HDc White Wash Taffeta, a most durable and practical silk, warranted to wash, for this sale soc yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-16
August Clearing Sale oI Corsets and Muslin
 Underwear.

Ladies' F. N. Bias Gored
 Straight Front Corsets, with
 cork protector, in white and
 drab, regular price $1.00, for this sale 69c Ladies' Satin Ribbon Girdles in
 white, pink and blue, boned with wihalebone, regular price
 $1.00, for this sale 75c LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Ladies' Marguerite Covers, trim
 med with torchon lace and rib-
 bons, all sizes, regular price
 25c, for this sale l9c Ladies' V-shaped Corset Covers,
 trimmed with Hamburg and
 lace, regular price 15c, for this
 sale 10c Ladies' Plain High Neck Corset
 Covers, all sizes, for this sale, 7c Ladies' Night Gowns, round neck
 and short sleeves, trimmed with Valenciennes lace, for this sale 49c
 CHILDRENs WEAR. ChiIdren's White Aprons, trimmed
 with Hamburg, slightly soiled,
 clearing sale price 15c Children's Drawers, trimmed with tucks and narrow lace, for this
 sale 7c Children's Knit Waists, sizes 2 to
 12 years, for this sale 10c