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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
SOMETHING ABOUT THE
 FAMOUS AMERICAN WOMEN

, or Elizabeth A. Seton. Perhaps the place could be filled immediately did we with draw the restriction that only those who have been dead ten years can be receiv- ed, unless each of the judges in that case vote for herself.
 Now who are the famous women Of America? Have we none except those liy- ing? We have the pioneer woman, the southern woman and the union woman- types unsurpassable surely. The revolu- tionary mother is not without honor in our histories, but which if them is to be regarded if not Martha Washington and Lucretia Mott? Might we inquire in all seriousness who are the ideals of ouf American girl? Surely they have another than foreign nobleman!
 Perhaps some benighted southern read CTS never heard of this famous" Mary Lyon; we learn from the Century Cyclo- paedia that she was born at Buekland Mass, in 1797, and that she founded the Mount Holyoke Female seminary at South Hadley. It remains only to say that the woman electors who have so distinguished themselves for exquisite discrimination and patriotic judgment are Miss Hazard of Wellesley college, Miss Thomas of Bryn Mawr and Miss Palmer of Cambridge Mass.
 On the whole the selection for names for the Hall of Fame is one every Amer ican can approve; the male judges have corrected the vagaries which the vote of their female colleagues would infiict on us, and Florida halls with pleasure and approval the presence of her Justice Tay- Tor among his peers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

If so, it should be unpacked, but in the effort we should be careful not to pack the jury in the other direction. We need for members of the railroad jury men of a judicial frame of mind-men who will act fairly towards both con sumers and transporters-one who will study the common prosperity with an eye single to justice, moderation and truth.
 We cannot afford to be unjust to the means that has made this state, par ticularly this district, what it is. We cannot afford to make cuts within the state so radical that increases from points without the state would be in- yited. We cannot afford to lower rates on one commodity at the ex- pense of another commodity. We can not afford to strike at the wages of railroad employees. But first and above all else, we cannot afford to frighten away capitalists who desire to invest money in this state.
 The Age-Herald is not partisan of any particular candidate. It asks the farmers, merchants, manufacturers and all other voters to consider bus mess proposition in a cool-headed bus iness-like manner, discarding appeals to unjust antagonism as we'll as dem- agogic promises that are without foundation. Be simply just, and deal with the matter as you would if you were building house, or sitting on a petit jury engaged in hearing a civil suit Be -air alike to consumers and transporters. and above all else keep in mind the welfare and development of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Street Car Appliances.

''The Birmingham Railway, Light ana Power company is always on the out look for modern appliances for It's street cars,' said an official of the company yesterday afternoon.
 '"The street car company here was the first in the south to adopt the illumi- mated street car signs Several years ago < B. McClary, then superintendent of the street railway department oroercu one hundred of the illuminated signs as an experiment. They proved successIul and all of the cars are eauiped Witn them. Instead of the old tin sign the illuminated signs are used generally on all of the street cars in the United States. Companies in other cities adopt ed them upon the recommendation or the local company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT

Mrs Elizabeth Jones died recently at her home near Blaine, Tenn. at the age of 95 years. During her long life she was miles.
 It Is reported from New York that some people are inclined to doubt the story of District Attorney Jerome that a certain young man lost half million dollars in five nights of play.
 Prince Ibrahim, nephew of the sultan of Turkey, and two women were serious ly hurt in an automobile on the road to the pyramids near Cairo. The chauffer was mortally hurt and an Arab was killed.
 It is an amusing example of the inap- propriateness of some things that new brand of whisky has been named after Speaker Cannon, who does not dring. and new cigar after Senator Fairbanks, who does not smoke.
 Richard Strauss the great conductor And composer, accompanied by his wife. Mme Strauss de Alma. has arrived in this country on the steamer Moltke Strauss will appear at Carnegie hall in New York March l.
 Brig. Gen. Frederick D. Grant, new commander of the department of the lakes. is enthusiastic on the subject of athletics and will interest himself in the sports of the soldiers stationed at Fort Sheridan this summer.
 Mrs. Russel Sage has accepted the presidency of the Pascal institute, located at 576 Lexington avenue, New York. The institute was established by Miss Mar garet Pascal several years ago and is free trade school for girls.
 Mrs. Langtry, the noted English ac- tress, has purchased two brood mares and three trotters from Will J. Davis, owner of the Willowdale farm, at Crown Point, Ind. The animals will be shipped to Mrs. Langtry's breeding farm in Eng land.
 The past winter in Washington has been replete with novel experience for the two little sons of Chekib Bey, the Turkish minister to the United States. The boys are aged 10 and 12 years and have al- ready learned English. They have never before seen so much snow and ice, so that they have enjoyed coasting and sleigh rides with huge delight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Snirit of Fairness Needed.

The people of this state should not permit themselves to be swept off their feet by any wave of passion lashed up by any candidate for president of the railroad commission. It is a time when common sense and cool heads are needed. Mir. Conner is an excellent citizen. He is full of points. No doubt the local rates in Alabama need readjustment. but the process should not bring ruin to any valuable and ben. eficial interest. All should be built up and none torn odwn.
 MT. Conner freely says the jury has been packed in favor of the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
RELIC OF STORM.
Unpaid Check Found One Hundred
 Miles From MoundvilIe.

Warrior, February 6.--tSpecial)-A bank check for SEGA drawn v lumber company of Mouncville, dated saruary 24' 190S and drawn on the Merchants and Planters bank, Tuscaloosa. Ala, payable to J. H. Spence and with that name en- dorsed on It, was found few days ago in a field ten miles west of this place.
 It is believed that this check was car ried by the wind on the night of the storm at Moundville. The distance from Mound vile to the point where the check was found Is about 100 miles. The paid stamp of the bank was not on the check.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
From the Florida Tlmes-union.


 XM E have always believed and NI maintained that the women of America wers smlnently fit to associate with her men-except when they were too good. The men of Amer lea have celebrated women in the ab- stract and ideal in every department of art they have illustrated: as a whole. America has always done her full duty in this regard. In 1900 all felt that it was time America built or began to build her Westminster Abbey. and the Hall of Fame for the University of New York was immediately provided within which places were accorded by the votes of one hundred electors-three of the hundred being women. Soon 1t was seen that some Americans well worthy of a place were debared by the conditions, whereupon an addition was projected for Americans of foreign birth. To balance this it Is now proposed to erect another wing for famous American women-hence these remarks. The women of the coun- try had a right to complain while the sex lacked recognition; now they find it hard to choose.
 Among the electors the three women should, within proper limits, be allowed to name the women to be honored; what do we find? They vote unanimously for Mary Lyon; there Is one vote each for Helen Hunt Jackson. Lucretia Mott, Dorothea Dix, and Maria Mitchell; no woman's vote is cast for Emma Willard or Martha Washington, though these command many male voices; neither did any woman vote for Charlotte Cushman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PicadiIIy Shows,

There are people who have not yet re- covered from the effects of wearing sharp toed shoes when these instruments of tor ture were in style seven or eight years ago." said man about town. Those shoes were certainly the most ludicrous and barbarous foot gear devised for suf- fering humanity in recent times. The very fact that they indicated a return to the style of old England hundreds of years ago when gallants tied the toes of their shoes to their belts when they de- sired to be in the extreme good taste, was enough to arouse the suspicion of all sane people.
 Thousands of young fellows who should have known better and women who saw little difference between high heel and a sharp toe. have corns on their feet which twinge until this day and remind the owners of those feet that they were once much less wise than now. Of all the ridiculous fashions followed by men I think the picadilly shoe was the worst of recent times. As for the women, they have had bloomer sleeves and boomers. too, both of which theS have outived. but it is seldom that->me yield to such an extreme as the sharp-toed shoe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Depot Robbed at scottsboro.

Scottsboro, February 26.--(Special. J. The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis ticket office at Stevenson was broken into and robbed Sunday night at o'clock. The ticket agent left the office few minutes and on his return found the door open. Upon investigation he found that the cash drawer and contents, amounting to $50, had been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
The Lumber Trade.

The car service is slightly better, but 1t will admit of great improvement as re- gards lumber traffic and ought to be remedied if we are to stand present high rates" said a representative of the M' c. Reynolds Lumber company Busi- ness is far from bad. me prospects TOT building when the weather shall become settled and the season opens are in- deed good
 Alabama railroad tie dealers are III excellent spirits over the outlook, as the heavy locomotives. cars and rails in use are. reported as having already neeessl- tated new ties generally and especially along the Southern railway where the heavy types of 'battleship' loeomotlVes are being operated. Some contracts TUT sawn ties are being made by the BIT mingham Railway, Light and Power company, due to the renewals necessary and for new track on extensions'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
RgFLEcrIoNs OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Evening dress at any other time of day would be undress.
 The man who expects common sense in women hasn't any himself.
 A mans idea of happy marriage life iS an old pair of slippers. pipe, and his wife away on visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Remains Sent to Pennsylvania.

Greensboro, February 2e.-(Special)- The remains of MT. James Kelly. who died at his home in Cedarville. February 23, were sent to Pennsylvania for inter- ment. MT. Kelly came to Hale county from Ireland a number of years ago, and by hard work had accumulated quite fortune. some of the most valuable prai- rie lands around Cedarville being MT. KellYs property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
New IeIephone Company.

Huntsville, February 26.-(Special. .)-An independent telephone comapny has ask ed for a franchise to establish an ex- change in Huntsville In opposition to the Southern Bell The company is operating exchanges in several cil'es and proposes, it is said, to give a g,od service at re- duced rates if franchise is allowed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

It is said that Lewis Morrison, who played Mephisto in Faust" at the lief ferson theatre Thursday afternoon and night, is stone deaf and is thus greatly handicapped in getting his cues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

According to reports, Bryan and much as neither is a featherweight, it would not be bad plan to stay in shallow water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

but now engineer for the city of cOlun- bus Ga. arrived in the city last night and Is a guest of the Morris hotel.
 W. B. Reynolds of Montevallo is a guest of the Hotel Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

President Harper wants his profes- sors paid more than $3,000 a year, but professor who ranks Rockefeller above Shakespeare is dear at any price. President Harper should get better professors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

It is actually charged that the Do minicans broke their word. In such an unstable government it is not to be wondered that mere promises are not kept intact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

The women of Chicago who are after profane men in street cars should also eliminate the profane parrot in house holds Both are nuisances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

A Kentucky club is being sued for $5000 because a former employe was hurt by defective corkscrew. It is surprising that such an acicdent should happen in old Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
pr ullman Improving.

pr. Samuel Ulman who has been quite III for sometime is improving. Yesterday he was able to sit up for awhile. Nine weeks ago pr. Ullman was taken i'll with a severe attack of grippe and later com plications set in. He was removed 10 the private infirmary of Drs. Brown ana Mc- Lester. where he has .been since.
 pr. Ullman has many friends In BIT mingham who will be pleased to know that his condition Is better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

The Japs are not populists in the re- spect of whiskers, but the Russians can make good any deficiencies in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Postmasters Appolnted.

Washington. February 26-(Special)- Postmasters appointed: Coalmont. Shell by county, William Thomas; kushla, Mo- bile county. Julia M. Sturtevant,y Port Hill Fayette county. Elijah Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

The emus in the National zoo have been induced to lay eggs, and the men in charge of them should try their skill on the national hen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

The German Alphonse begs to state to the French Gaston that i've are on the best of terms, my dear fellow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Certain New York doctors decided they did not have time to be polite to the nurses, and the nurses have accord ingly declared war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Viceroy Alexieff has his office on wheels and it is somewhere between Mukden and Harbin. He is trying to keep his line of retreat to Moscow open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

President Roosevelt is trying to play the role of peacemaker between Platt and Odell, thus putting himself in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
MIstrIai In Walker Case.

Huntsville. February -(SpeciaL)-A mistrial resulted fin the circuit court to-, day in the case of Oliver Walker, charged with the murder of Ernest Hall at Gurley. The jury had the case six hours ana re- ported that no verdict could be reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

President Roosevelt now begins to think that he is on the homestretch with a field of selling platers in the rear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Secretary Shaw did not stick to the farm, but he wants other boys to do what he did not do. A financial gen. jus is of course subject to no rule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

"Parsifal" at St. Louis will be de- graded to the level of common the atrical performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Tsi-An is the most popular old lady in the world, and the more heads she cuts off the more all her remaining subjects admire her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

New York is to have another theatre. It would not be bad idea to get few good plays for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Thompson Coming to Moptoomery.

Washington, February 26.-(SpeciaL)- Representative Thompson of Alabama leaves for Montgomery tonight to attend the Methodist district meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

All the Japanese and Russian officers are heroes now, but redistribution of honors will have to take place when the war is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Mre. E. |. Miller pjes.

| Huntsville. February 26.--t Especial )-Mrs. E. L.. Miller died yesterday at her home at Keys Mill. She was the wife of Dusty Miller. a well known baseball player.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

They are running Russians out of Kansas, so exuberant is the sympathy in the woody west for the Japs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

viceroy Alexieff should use the want columns at once. It is the best way to get new job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Some think Professor Triggs was dropped because he underrated Rocke- feller, its founde-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Wall street is actually so dull that lambs stalk about with all the assur- ance of old bears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

The busiest men of the period are the war editors and war corresponds ents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
About Persons.

A. L. Slaton of Atlanta is a guest of the Morris hotel.
 w. M. Finch is registered at the Hotel Hillman. His headquarters are in Nash vile.
 R. M Hoskins of Chattanooga is at the Florence hotel.
 Warren Lindsey of Trussville is at the Florence hotel
 R. L. Adams of Gadsden Is a guest of the Hotel Hillman.
 ". H. Lane of Talladega Is at the Hill man.
 Charles Sparks of Shelby is registered at the Morris hotel J. c. Harris of Sheffield Is at the Nor ris hotel.
 E. c. craddock of Tuscaloosa is at the Florence.
 W. H. Hall. formerly of Birmingham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Would Repudiate Contract,

MT. Payne of New York. declared the amendment to be bold proposition to repudiate contracts already entered into tv the government with contractors. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

Frank V. Evans, w. D. Bankston ana R. L. O'Neal, Jr., are the only authorizeo trayeling representatives of the Age-Her- aid in it's circulation department.
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The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19
The Dulclmer.

The leaves we're blowing red and brown
Beneath the beech trees bare,
When the Dark Maid came to our town
With gold pins In her hair.
Her eyes were like a forest pool.
Her lips they were so sweet.
Every man put aside his tool.
To watch her down the street.
The leaves were blowing yellow ana
gray.
When the Dark McSd came along the
With si%lver-buckled shoon.
Her mantle fell like folds Of mist,
THAT rift and shift and change:
Was never wandering lutanist
That played a tune so strange.
The leaves were blowing crimson and
The wind was like a sigh
That sobs across a ferny void
Before the ra!ndrops NY.
And none beheld her. whence she came
or knew the way she went,
Our hearts being stirred to smouldering
flame
The leaves were blowing ash and dun
Athwart the edge of night.
When the Dark Maid toward the setting
sun
Sang herself out of sight.
And every man. from marvel reused.
Took up his toll again;
How should that fairy JOY be housed
In homes OF mortal men?
But still against a singing wind
In dreams we follow her
The Dark Maid never looks behind.
That plays the dulcimer.
May Byron in The Spectator.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19
The Summer Resort Widow.

"The widow" said |. w. Read Of
Nashville, furnishes the most de.
lightful study to the observer of the
tricks and maners Of human beings.
"One summer" he continued. in a
Eliminating manner, II was spending
some time at White Sulphur Springs.
Val only tell this as an illustration
of the acumen and intelligence Of the
genus ~widow-and one afternoon a
handsome young woman and her little
s~ix-year-old son sat near me on the
yeranda. The little fellow trotted up
to me and I patted him onSthe head.
whats your nance he asked.
II told him.
"Is you married. he lisped.
mo. I'm not l replied.
Then ths child paused a moment
and turning to his mother, said:
Mamma. what. else did you tell me
to ask biz" "-Lbuisville Herald.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19
Why "GraduaI? z"

In one sentence d%enouncing protec.
ton as robbery, almost the next
phrase of the Democratic platform
guarantees the gradual revision" of
the existing protective tariff! What's
that? Protection a robbery that is to
be corrected gradually" II Is as
though a thief caught red handed
stood in the prisoners dock to be thus
addressed by the Judge:
Il find you, sir, convicted of picking
pockets. The sentence of this court is
that you gradually revise your thiev.
ish propensity, and that you diminish
the number of pockets picked from
day to day and from week to week,
until finally you will cease altogether
to pick pockets. You may co."
II 1t be true that protection is rob-
sery," then there should be nothing
gradual" about s%uppressing the fell
onious policy. It ought to be instantly
stopped. If 1t be not true, as every
person of common intelligence knows
it is not; but II protection is. on the
contrary, a system and a policy under
which millions Of homes have been
made happier and our country has
gained the foremost place among all
the nations of the world, then the
Democratic party should be held un,
worthy Of confidence and unfit tC
undertake the management Of nationa,
affairs. And that is what is going t.
happen.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19
Seward County to Vote Roads.

At a meeting Of the board of county
supervisors held in Seward. Neb., 1t
was decided to submit to the voters
OF Seward county at the general cleo
ton November 8, a proposition to is
u bonds in the sum Of 500, 900 for
the purpose Of erecting q court house
and Jail. The bonds are to be dated
January I, 1904. payable to bearer and
to run eleven years. bearing interest
not to exceed 4 per cent. with interest
payable semi-annually In July and
January each succeeding year.